Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 5, 1909, Page 1

THE BEMID Historical Society. )AILY PIONEE &1 VOLUME 6. NUMBER 272. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, MARCII 5, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH FARMERS’ MEETINGS ARE BEING LARGELY ATTENDED Farmers in Western Beltram water County Show Great Interest in McLeran Speeches.—Many Clubs Being Organized. The farmers’ institutes which are being held at various points through- out Beltrami. and Clearwater coun- ties, under the direction of the State Farmers’ Institute of the State Agri- cultural college, and which are pre- sided over by F. B. McLeran, pro- prietor of the Maple Wood Farm at Wrenshall, Minn,, ars proving to be very successful, and are the means of a great awakening among the farmers as to the best methods to pursue in order to better their condi- tions. Mr. McLeran is accompanied in his trips throughout this country by W. R. Mackenzie, secretary of ‘the Beltrami County Argicultural society, who arranged the meetings and who is intensely interested in the best methods for the farmers of northern Minnesota to conduct their farming operations. Messrs. McLeran and Mackenzie have been forming farmers’ organi- zations at the different points where they have held the institutes, and the farmers have in all cases except at one place joined in a protective and business society, with an ex- cellent membership. At the meeting held in Maple Ridge township, there were twenty- three farmers present, but no organi- zation was formed; but it -is ex- pected that a society will be organ- ized later. There was much inter- est taken in the meeting, however, i County and Eastern Clear- and many valuable -points were brought out by both Mr. McLeran and Mr. Mackenzie. At the meeting held in the south- west part of Liberty township, fifty- five were present. A society was organized, with Lars Myhre presi- dent and R. Stai secretary. The meeting held in the eastern part of Buzzle township was attend- ed by thirty. A. G. Gilbertson was| elected president of the society and Ole Brotwell secretary. In the west end of Buzzle town- ship forty attended the meeting. K. K. Maler was elected president and Louis Ticknor secretary. One hundred and thirty-one attend- ed the two meetings held at Neving, where there was much enthusiam. A. Stenslund was elected president, Charles Holcrist secretary of tke society. Fifty were present at the meeting held in Leon and a good farmers’ club was organized, with J. P. Bardwell = president and Albert Anderson secretary. Hans Hanson was elected presi- dent and H. C. Widness secretary of the meeting held at Berner, which was attended by sixty. The State Institute is anxious to have the farmers in every commun- ity organize, and ~Messrs. McLeran and Mackenzie " state that all infor- mation relative to the organization of farmers’ clubs will be furnished on application to the institute: BEMIDJI ELKS LODGE IS FORGING TO THE FRONT Three New Members Initiated Last Evening.—Special Session on for the Next Meeting. Bemidji Lodge, No. 1052, B. P. O. Elks, is rapidly forging to the front as one of the leading frater- Murphy Was Game. nal lodges of the north half of Minnesota, and the membership of the local lodge is rapidly increasing with the addition of splendid new Neilson Laughed a Few. material of the substantial kind that makes fraternal organizations permanent. Recently, Bemidji lodge has been taking in quite"a few candidates, and at the meeting ‘held last even- ing three new ‘fawns” were pro- vided with . antlers and added to the roster, R, -F. Murphy, Oliver Neilson and Eugene Berman enact- ing the role of “fawns.” The addition of these members gives to the Bemidji lodge 140" live, active Elks, and an organization that “Abe” Wyler Told How Eugene Berman Spends Most of His Summer Vacations 'in Be- midi. A “stacks up” well with the other lodges of this section. The meeting Hheld last evening was filled with more.then the aver- age interest, fm)n the fact that initiations were o the program, as well as_other important business. At the conclusipn of the initiatory ceremonies, it wag decided to hold a social session at:the next regular meeting, Jwhich will be Thursday evening, March 18th, at which time there will beas' feed” and a program. It is expected that there will be a large attendance’at that meeting. Sunday School Meeting. The Beltrami County Sunday school association will hold its first annual convention in the First Presbyterian = church of Bemidiji, Thursday, Friday, March 11th and 12th. Each Sunday school in the county is invited to send. one or more delegates. A. M. Locker of St. Pauyland John Orchard of Fargo, N. Dak., both Sunday school experts, will be present. miss this conv:n n. No Sunday school ; workers in- the countv can afford mv A'lard, one of the Pioneer’s staff of CHARLES KNOX 1S AGAIN NAMED GHIEF OF POLICE Mayor Pogue Announces His Appoint- ment of Members of the City Po- lice of Bemidiji. Mayor Pogue has made public his appointments on the police force of the City of Bemidji, and in a communication to the city council, the chief executive says: “I herewith submit a list of the names_of the men whom I have appointed to constitute the police force of the City of Bemidji, and trust = that the appointments so made will ‘meet with your favorable approval: “Chief of police,. Charles Knox; patrolmen, George Denley and Garry Brennan. “I believe that three men who will attend strictly to their duties are sufficient at the present time tol patrol the city.” Charles Knox has been chief of police during the entire two terms that Mayor Pogue has served as mayor, and he has “made good.” George Denley, as patrolman, is one of the best the city ever had. In speaking of Garry Brennan as patrolman, Mayor Pogue says: “I have not consulted Mr. Bren- nan as to whether he will accept the appointment as patrolman, but if he does not, I will appoint someone else to the place.” o Miss Maude Allard of Crookston came in this morning on the M. & I. train from_Kelliher where she en- joyed a short visit with her father, who is engaged in the lumber busi- ness there. Miss Allard will visit a few days with her sister, Miss Ida | Jonathan, Red-Streak, Roman Beauty, 3:30 p. m. News from the Capi- tol City relative to the status of the normal school fight has been rather difficult to get, except from the various daily papers of the twin cities and Duluth which are re- ceived- here, and for the most part, the matter contained in those papers is highly colored to suit the policy of the management, which is favor- ing Cass Lake in the normal fight. As' an illustration of this stated fact, the St. Paul Dispatch, a month ago, had the matter all settled and the school located at Cass Lake—all that was necessary, according to the Dispatch, was to call the roll, when McGarry would produce 90 votes and the bill would go through the house and. the senate with -a hurrah. < The Dispatch reckoned withoutits host, and since that announcement was made McGarry and Gunn. have lost ground, whether sufficiently to lose the. school-is yet to be deter- mined, but they have been losing. The ways of the various state legislatures what hour the further consideration are devious, and just The following fancy eating appier, ! compositors. Wine Sap, just in at Peterson’s: DEGLAMATGRY GONTEST WILL BE HELD FRIDAY Winners of First Place Will Participate Against Contestants of Schools from Other Towns. A preliminary declamatory contest will be held Friday evening of this week at the City Opera House to determine what students shall represent Bemidji in the annual declamatory contest between the high schools of Akeley, Eagle Bend, Cass Lake, Park Rapids, Grand Rapids and Bemidji. The contest this year will be held Grand Rapids on March 19, and it is expected that all of the n@ named schools will send represe tives to the meeting. Last year the meeting was held at Park Rapids, and the first place was awarded to Grand Rapids, as that school took the two second standings. Park Rapids won first place in the serious and Cass Lake was first in the humorous at that|| time. Bemidji has several candidates of rare ability and will undoubtedly make an excellent showing at Grand Rapids. The judges will be Mrs. W. E. Neal, M. A. Spooner and Rev. Deniston. Those who will participate in the preliminary contest Friday evening are given below, together with their selections: Humorous— *Our Guide in Vienna and Rome” —Emil Engels. “Aunty Doleful’s Cunningham. Jimmy Brown’s Steamer Chair”— James Knox. Senous— “King Robert of chlly”—Ethel Knox. “Andreas Visit”—Olive Holfer's Appeal to Arms”—Elmer Hilliard. Patrick Henry’s Appeal to Arms"—Grant Gill. “The Launching of the Ship”— Clare Fisk. Besides the readings that will be given at the contest, music will be furnished by Miss Hanson, Miss Ruth Wightman and the Glee Clubs. This will be the initial appearance of the Boys’ Club, and they will sing “Voices of the Woods,” by, Ruben- stein. The Girls will sing “Croon” and “Blow, Soft Winds.” ~All have been doing excellent work preparing for Friday evening, and the musical feature of the program will undoubt- edly be very well received. bons. Suits, Dresses, Saturday, March 6, 190€ Mr. Kent, a representative of one of America’s foremost manufacturers, will have on dis- play in our store all day Saturday a magnificent and extensive line of Suits, Dresses, Coats Every new creation in the latest shades and materials will be presented in this Suits delivered or made to order. and Skirts. Tine. spring wear. ‘March 6th. ‘New Spring Dress Goods. See Our New Laces, Embroideries and Rib- Every garment an e clusive model. splendld opportunity to order your Suit, Coat or Dress in sufficient time for Easter or early It is best to come early and secure choice of style.' :select your Hat to match the Suit or Coat, oats, Skirts This Sale will last only Saturday, Also a Our Millinery Department is resplendent with | artistic models and an abundance of newest trimmings in beautiful colorings. Ask to see our We show the largest line of Muslin Underwear that has ever been brought to the city. New shipment of Waists and Skirts just received. BERMAN EM Belts, and Ornaments. ORI Handsomé Neckwear, Combs, Purses This is a spleildid time to “NOTHING DOING” TODAY UP TO 4 THIS AFTERNOON Both Houses Were in Session, but No Move Had Been Made in Normal School Matter.—Waiting Game Being Played. of the Cass Lake and “general” bills would be taken up could not be said: all that could be done was to “keep close tab” on every act and be pre- pared for the fight, which mizht be sprung at any time when McGarry or Gunn thought the time was pro- pitious. Hence the delay and irri- tating waits for a final vote and settlement of the matter, - once and for-all. —_— St. Paul, March 5.—(3:45 p. m.— (Special to Pioneer.)—At this hour, nothing has been done today, in either the senate or the house, on the various bills affecting the pro- posed sixth state normal school. ‘I‘he senate and house are both in session, and it is possible that some action will be precipitated by the supporters of one of the measures, in which case there will be another lively “skirmish.” ‘ It is believed thatthe situation cons tinues to improve for the supporters of the “general” bill, with the possi- bility of all measures being killed, althought the Cass Lake ‘supporters are fighting every ‘inch. Will Settle-Champioriship Tomorrow. ‘“W.-'L: Brooks deféated M. E. Smith last night in the billiard tour- nament at Gillette’s parlors; and the )| former thereby tied with Walter | Markham¥or first ‘place. : The'tie between Brooks and Mark ham wxll be'decided tomorrow after- noon, at 4:30 whén . Brooks and | Markham will play a game for 100 points,” even, the winner to be declared the winner of the handicap, tournament. The following is the standing of the different contestants at the present time: Player Played Won Lost Pctg. Markham.,..... 6 833 833 600 500 500 400 166 166 Brooks . [ A SO R O ) G N e Crothers . HAVE REGOVERED FROM EFFECTS OF LATE FIRE Crippen & Reese Have Repaired the Reed Studio and are Again Doing _ Business. Crippen’ & Reese, the proprietors of the famous Reed Studio of this city, have.completed their repairs, recent fire, and are again ready to furnish their patrons- with the very best artistic work in a photo- graphic line. Messrs, Crippen & Reese have entirely remodeled their printing and developing rooms and -have renovated and repaired their main studio, so that they are now in an excellent position to supply the public with fine family views or single sittings. Owing to the fact that Crippen & Reese lost a large améunt of plates and supplies in the'fire four weeks ago, they have been compelled to pur- chase an entirely new stock for their studio and noiv _have the very latést mounts for nhotozuphs. They also have.a.few of the.views left.from the old plates of famous photographs places in this section of the country for which Mr. Reed gained such a wgde reputation. i which were made necessary by the - taken on Lake Bemidji and other -