Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 13, 1909, Page 1

~ bl - TH BE VOLUME 6. NUMBER 279. PIONEER EXTRA EDITION IS BIG BOOSTER, RIGHT| City’s Manufacturing Industries and Wholesale and Retail Business Houses Set Forth.—Public Officials, Churches, S chools, Ete. The Bemidji Pioneer Publishing company is distributing the most elaborate and most expensively-got- ten-up “boost” for the City of Be- midji and the County of Beltrami that was ever attempted in the his- tory of this part of the state. The “boost” consists of an extra edition of the “Bemidiji Pioneer,” being in magazine form, containing a large amount of pertinent matter of mach moment to this section. This big extra edition was made possible only at the expense of a big amount of money, labor and time, and represents the co-operation of the enterprising business and pro- fessional men of Bemidji, together with others in the common walks of life. The “magazine” embraces a wide variety of subjects, and lays special stress on the value of the lands of Beltrami county for agricul- tural pursuits, dairying and stock- raising, the articles on these two subjects being of a sensible and practicable character. The article on “Home Patronage” which appears well to the front of the “‘magazine,” is an original pro- duction, and proves conclusively that much of the success of the local business enterprises depends on the co-operation of home people, using home productions. There are many departments in the ”magazine,” all of which are judiciously placed, churches, loggers and lumberman, physicians and sur- geons, etc., covering every walk of life in a hustling, bustling city like Bemidji. The entire edition is profusely illustrated with half-tone cuts of people, business blocks, private resi- dences, beautiful scenes in and about Bemidji, etc., that make the publica- tion altogether a splendid souvenir of Bemidji and vicinity that can be sent to any point as a fair symbol of the advancement of this great “Hub City of Northern Minnesota;” and it will be received with a spirit of won- der that we have so far advanced. On the fly leaf of the “magazine” is printed a fine half-tone cut of the late Chief Bemidji, after whom the City of Bemidji was named; and on the reverse sheet is a very life-like “picture” of Mayor Pogue, our present executive. ROYAL BANNER On Sale at the Following Places: : Armstrong’s Cafe L. Abercrombie’ Barker’s Drug Store L. Blooston’s Fred Brinkman’ Crane & Gould’s J. A. Dalton’s These two pages are followed by a short explanation ‘“Anent this Edition of the Pioneer,” in which are given .some facts concerning Bemidji that are very pertinent and truthful and which should be read by every resident of the city. “Bemidji, the Biggest Little City in the Great Northwest,” is the first article in the text, in which is given a synopsis of our light system, water supply, sewerage, transporta- tion facilities, as an industrial field, schools and churches, the city in detail, with its patriotic’ business men. ‘A Brief History of Bemidji” fol- lows, with “Bemidji as a Summer Resort” “Great Land Values of Beltrami County,” “Dairying in Northern Minnesota,” “Livestock,” “Northern Grocery Company,” etc., every page bristling with truthful tales of the greatness of Bemidji. The front cover page of the “ma- gazine” is adorned with a large cut, taken from a drawing, giving a map of the country tributary to Be- midji, with this city as the “Hub.” This map is the very latest draw- ing of M. D. Stoner, civil engineer, and is correct in every detail, and in addition to showing present railroads which intersects this country, also reproduces what is believed to be the route which will be pursued by the Soo in its out- let from Thief River Falls eastward toward Duluth, connecting with the M., R. L. & M. (the Red Lake) rail- way north of Bemidji. B = The proposed extension of the Kelliher branch of the M. & I. north- ward to Spooner is also shown; mak- ing a comprehensive “picture” of the country surrounding Bemidji that is very interesting, and which shows how we have grown, and . how there is still room for more expansion. Copies of this “magazine” boost edition of the Bemidji Pioneer may be had at the Pioneer counting room. Fifty cents per copy. This edition of the Pioneer has been copyrighted, and the copyright will be protected to the fullest ex- tent of the law. Any and all per- sons are forbidden to clip for re- production any of the matter appear- ing in the columnus. _BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY- EVENING, MARCIL 13, 1909. GRAND JURY IS NEARING GOMPLETION OF LABORS Criminal Cases Being Rapidly Disposed of in District Court, for _ Spring Term. The grand jury at the present session of the district court is still “pegging away,” Special Assistant John Gibbons aiding County Attor- ney McKusick in placing the cases before that body. The ‘grand jury returned two indictments of grand larceny in the second degree ‘yesterday afternoon, one against Thomas Bigstar and another against William Lee, and reported no bill this morning against N. P. Nelson. Bigstar was indicted before, but the true bill was faulty and the case was dismissed. It is alleged that Lee found a pocket- book belonging to Mrs. C. W. Speel- man at Northome and kept ii. The jury, ‘which was trying the case of the state against Dominick Boyer, charged with robbery in ' the first degree, returned a verdict of guilty yesterday afternoon. The jury was completed yesterday afternoon in the John Clark case and the evidence submitted. The jury retired for abont one hour and returned a verdict of not guilty. Clark was charged with grand lar- ceny. The court ordered the dis- charge of the prisoner. Judge Stanton appointed A. A. Andrews as attorney for John Boyce, in place of John L. Brown, who was unable to act. Boyce was charged with robbery in the . first degree. Part of the jury was secured before adjoining until this morning, when Boyce withdrew his plea of not guilty and entered one of guilty. He was remanded to jail to await Sentence: ,Dwnzht Miller of this city appeared beforé Tudge Stanton this morning to answer a charge of con- tempt of court in not appearing as a juror yesterday afternoon. It was found that under the statute Mr. Miller is exempt from jury service and, as he had misunderstood the time set for " his appearance, the court excused him from service, Mr. Miller intending no wrong. The remainder of the mormng was occupied in listening to the case of the state against James McCas- lin, charged with robbery in the first degree. McCaslin was acquitted Thursday of a charge of grand lar- ceny. Local News on Last Page. Brother Erioson in Bemidj. George E. Ericson; the Spooner attorney, spent the past two days in the city, looking after some legal business and incidentally = visiting with his brother, William M. Ericson of Red Wing, county ‘attorney of Goodhue county, the latter being in the city-to look after some matters in connection with thé Improved Order of Red Men. The Red Wing Ericson resembles “Our George,” very much, in that he rotund of perlon, jovial® of nature, and withal 2’ “grod fellow,” every inch of him—and that’s some measure, too. SCHOOL BOARD CUT DOWN oSt oF NEW BUILDING —_— By Siight llodlliuafinns in Solcl Spam- fications, Cost Is Reduced More Than $200. By a judicious use of the “pruning knife,” and after laboring for . sev- eral hours with the successful con- tractor, the members of the school board of the ‘Independent School District of Bemidji have suteeded in reducing the contract price of the new school building to be erected in this city from the original sum of $36,293 to $36,008, and that sum is well within the amount realized from the sale of the bonds which were voted and sold for thé purpose of erecting tbe building. In order to reduce the “original ‘price to the sum named’ it was neces- sary for the board to make the fol- lowing changes in the original plans of the building: 1. No.1 quarter-sawed fir_ floor- ing, 3 1-4 inch face, mbsmuked for maple flooring. 2, Concrete wall' to grade 'line instead of brick, to be the same pro- postions asfootings. ~ 3. No.1 mill run ‘birch finish, instead of red oak. 4. Rough cement floor for gym- nasium instead of fir flooring, and side walls to gymnasium not plaster- ed. 5. Four-ply tar and gravel roof instead of tin roof, and Olmstead’s artificial blackboards instead of slate. Face brick to be Coon Creek round- edged pavers from grade course to water table; St. Louis pressed brick No. 519 for balance of face brick. These: changes make quite a material difference in price of the block, but really will not be noticed to any great extent in the finish of the building. CIGARS S S E.N. French & Co.’s George & Gearlds’ E. G. Gearlds Markham Hotel W. A. McDonald’s W. T. Mageau’s J. E. Maloy & Co.’s DISTRIBUTORS SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING WAS VERY SUGGESSFUL Beltrami County Sunday School Asso- ciation Elected New Officers.— Meeting Very Fruitful. The Beltrami County Sunday School Association is the name of a new churchworking organization which held its first annual conven- tion in Bemidji during the past week, and which was launched with every indication of a success- ful future, the convention being a most successful affair, for abegin- ner. The organization, as its name impyies, embraces -all. Sunday schools throughout Beltrami county, and at this first meeting there was a liberal attendance of' delegates from™ different points in the county, (some sixty) indicating that, as the organization gains age 1t will also gain strength numeric- ally - and in theclass-of work transacted, The convention was called to order Thursday evening, when there was prayer and praise service, followed by greetings by the president, Rev. Barackman of Blackduck. There was a response by Rev. McKee of Bemidji, -and Mr. John Orchard, sécretary of the North Dakota Sun- day School association, gave his famous lecture, “My Trip to Rome.” This Jatter was a splendid affair, and was greatly enloyed. Friday was taken up with-a pre- arranged program of excercises, participated in by members of the association, both local ‘and visiting, Mr. A. M. Locker, secretary of the Minnesota State association, parti- cipating. The following were selected as the new officers of the -association: Rev. J. C Mapson, Tenstrike, presi- .dent; Rev. H. R. McKee, Bemidj vice-pres.; Sibyl Benner, Bemidji, sec. and treas.; Mrs. Maud Smythe, asst- Sec. and treas.; Miss Mildred Woodruff, supt. primary dept.; Mrs. Matt Phibbs, supt. teachers’ train- ing; Mrs. C. L. Knox, supt. home dept.; Mrs. F. M. Freeze, supt. temperance dept.; Mrs. Barackman, supt. adult dept. Brinkman Family Theatre. Last night at the Brinkman Theatre , the “Princess Tarpeia” again proved herself to be well worthy of the title “The world’s premier escape artist,” and although most everything has been tried that would be likely to hold the Princess, nothing has as yet been found from which ‘'she has not managed to escape. To-night ‘‘The Princess” will present to the public of Bemidji, what is known as a “Chair_Shackle Escape,” in which she will endeavor to escape from a chair to which she will be securely fastened’ by means| |of handcuffs and shackles, -which even the most sceptical must admit will be a very difficult feat to per- form. Tonight, also, Sheriff Hazen will upon “The Princess,””. from which she will endeavor to escape. ‘The opportunities to see this exceptional performance are becom- ing few, and those who miss these F. A. Mayo’s Chas. Nangle’s , J. Peterson, Jr.’s Roe & Markusen’s W. G. S. T. Stewart’s A. L. Wyler's NORTHERN GROCERY GO., Schiroeder’s chances during tonight and tomor- Historical Societ: ‘came necessary for the officers to place a pair of his own handcnfisf FORTY CENTS PER MONTH DR CORRIGAN IS CLEARED OF MALPRACTICE CHARGE Spooner Doctor Is Exonerated, at Spooner, By -Verdi& of Coroner’s Jury, Which Inquired Into Cause of 5 : George Toomb’s Death. - 5 Dr. Corrigan of Spooner is cleared of the charge of malpractice with which he was accused by Dr. Oppli- ger in the death certificate of George W. Toomb of Spooner, according to the report of the inquest brought in yesterday morning by M. E. Iberb son of this city. George Toomb, formerly assistant marnager of the Cross-Dodds Lum- ber company of Spooner, was thrown from a sleigh Thursday of last week at Spooner, and struck his head, being severely injured. . Dr. Corri- gan was first called in attendance, but Dr. Oppliger superceded him. Mr. Toomb never regained con- 'at Spooner sciousness and died Saturday night. In the death certificate Dr. Oppli- ger alleged malpractice on the part of Dr. Corrigan and the latter, who is chairman of the board of health, réfused to sign the burial permit until the coroner had been sum- moned from this city. Coroner Ibertson held an mqnest yesterday - and after examining all the evidence the jury reported that in their opinion’ death was due to compression of the brain and a blood clot inside the skull pressing ong the brain, caused by . being thrown from a sleigh and strik- ing on the back of his head. Since Buckiner was locked up he has grown steadily worse. It be- remove all the bedding from the room, as he was tearing .it mto shreds. At one time he was at. tempting to set fire tothem, It later became necessary to handcuff Buckiner, asit was feared that he would harm himself. Apparently, either some love affair or. “Dr. Till” bave been instrumental in causing the man’s insanity, as he is speaking of “Dr. Till” and some woman whose name he does not mention. The Itasca county sheriff arrived heré last night; and it is likely~ will take Buckiner to Grand Rapids, where he will be examined. Chris Replevins the News: Chiris €hristenson, the lawful agent of C. H. Miles; is.again at the helm, over at the News office, and peace and quiet reigns over on Minnesota avenue, It appears that after the ‘court; appointed J. Evan Carson as receiver for the News, backed by a good and sufficient bond, C. H. Miles, as the owner of the News, stepped into the ‘‘breach” and the property was replevined; Chris Christenson being appointed agent and placed in charge, with R. H. Schumaker and Eric Ives as bondsmen. Mr. Christenson asserts that he will ¢rule the roost” and in so doing, that he is very liable to start damage proceedings against someone who has been ¢monkey- ing with the band wagon.” Thus endeth the second chapter. The Episcopal Guild are planning a costume party to-be glven Easter week, April 14. Additional local' matter will be found on ‘last page. THE 0DD FELLOWS WILL HOLD DISTRIGT MEETING Grand Officers and Other Visitors Wil Assemble in Bemidji, Thursday, March 18th. The members of Bemidji Lodge of Odd Fellows and the encampment are looking forward with anticipated pleasure m the district meeting of 0dd Fellows, which will be held in this cxtyf Thursday, March . 18th, ‘and’ at which time it is expected - that’a good-sized delegation of visit~ ing “three-linkers” will be present from outstde lodges, located in this | vicinity and embraced-in- this dis- trict. 7 The matter of the forthcoming district meeting was discussed at a _| meeting of the local lodge held last evening, when it.was stated that Charles A. Lammers, grand patri- arch, of Stillwater; C. Budd, grand master; and C. L. Bolton, grand secretary, would be present at the district meeting and participate in the business to be transacted at that time. It is announced that these grand officers will be at Brainerd on the 17th inst., and after participating in the district meeting here on the 18th will go to Akeley, where an encamp- ment of the order will be instituted on the 19th. For this latter event, it is expepted that a number of local 0dd Fellows will join the party to Akeley and participate in the work incidental to organizing the Akeley camp, _ The Bemidji lodge will make preparations to give a royal recep- tion, on the occasion of the visit here of the distinguished grand offi- -1 cers. THERE’S row night will certainly miss the opportunity of a life time. _St: Julian still continues to prove a big attraction, and his head bal- ancing and atheletics are” worthy of the highest possible praise. Uncertain as to His Residence. Cass Lake, March 13.—(Special to Pioneer.)—ELudvig Buckiner, who claims his home is in Itasca county, was picked up by Officer Brouriette, yesterday morning, in a very much, deranged condition. He was taken to the village lock-up and placed under survilance; Buckiner at first| claimed he came from Bemidji, and ueordmgly Sheriff Hazen of Bemidii| was notified. - c here yesterday afternoon to take the man back to Beltnmi county, but he then claimed that he was from Itasca county.lnd The : sheriff arrived | should save his earnings, ~he saves account this Isan old and a very true saying, and does it apply “with more force than in the matter of saving money. Everyone what one earns but what - | wealth. Start a savings month with A WAY?” \ in nothing some paft_of ‘a8 it is}not that makes -