Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 15, 1909, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI D. Y PIONEER. VOLUME 6. NUMBER 280. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, MARCII 15, 1909 'FORTY CENTS PER MONTH FARMERS MEETINGS WERE SUCCESSFUL GATHERINGS F. B. McLeran, Owner of Maplewood Farm at Wrenshall, Awakened Much Interest Among the Farmers of Beltrami and Clearwater Counties. The very valuable series of farm- ers’ meetings which have been held in eastern Clearwater county and western Beltrami county, as well as in the vicinity of Bemidji, were con- cluded with the end of last week, and with one accord all pronounce the series to have been the most successful and most largely-attended gatherings of those interested in farming, dairying and agricultural pursuits that have been held since the residents of this part of Minne- sota began to consider tilling the soil, succeeding the felling of the timber by the lumbermen. F. B. McLeran, the owmneér of “Maplewood Farm,” in Carlton county, presided over the meetings, and he was accompanied in his travels by W. R. Mackenzie, the secretary of the Beltrami County Argicultural association, and who is largely interested in lands in Bel- trami and Clearwater counties. There were two weeks of meetings, which were one continual success; with large attendance and much enthusiasm, Six meetings were held last week, the last at Buena Vista, seventeen miles north of Bemidji, Friday even- ing, Mr. McLeran leaving Saturday for his home at Wrenshall. The meetings were held as fol- lows, at each of which places farm- ers’ clubs were organized, with offic- ers as given: March 8—Vern. Attendance 30;] president, John Wicken; secretary, A. O. Dahl. March 9—Alida. Attendance; 40; president, Henry Taigland; secre- tary, Emil Olson. March 10—Solway. Attendance, 55; secretary, Peter Peterson. March 11—7Frohn. Attendance, 30; president J. E. Swenson, secre- tary, John Swenson. March 12—Maltby. Attendance, 65; president, William Morris; secre- tary, L. O. Petrie. . March 12—Buena Vista. Attend- ance, 60; president, O. C. Whitney; secretary, John Randall. In his addresses to the farmers who assembled at the meetings, Mr. McLeran told of his experiences in Carlton county, where the conditions have been much the same as those which prevail here, with relation to up-to-date farming. At his home farm of "Maple Wood,” Mr. Mc- Leran has demonstrated what can be done by intelligent rotation of root crops, and cultivating an acquaintance with the prize money- winner, the dairy cow. Mr. McLeran’s talks were free from any “high-flutin’ ? verbiage, and were just plain, common-sense talks that were very gladly re- ceived, many questions being asked the speaker. Mr. McLeran and Mr. Mackenzie covered much territory in filling the dates for speeches and everywhere they were received with warm wel- comes. Altogether th}zy covered a total of 345 miles; 18 meetings were held; 20 local clubs were organized; DR. MORRISON IS MADE AN N.P. SPEGIALIST Will Go to Billings, Mont.—To Be Suc- ceeded Here-by Dr. Sanborn of Faribault. . Dr. W. R. Morrison of this city has been appointed special physic- ian for the Northern Pacific Rail- way company at Billings, Mont., and will go to that place in the near future, Dr. Morrison went to Brainerd this morning to consult with Dr. Courtney, who has charge of the N. P. hospital at that place. ~From there Mr. Morrison will go to Chi- cago the latter part of the week and take a post graduate course of study before going to Billings to assume his new duties. Dr. Morri- son- will leave his family in this city until next summer. Dr. Morrison came to Bemidji nine years ago from Brainerd and built up a practice which, in leaving the city, he turns over to Dr. San- born of Faribault in the southern part of the state. Dr. Sanborn comes to the city well recommended and is well fitted to take a place among the leading physicans of this city. Brinkman Family Theater. An extra large propram is to be seen at the Brinkman Theater this week, consisting of three Big acts of sterling quality. Miss Hardie Langdon, that dainty little comedienne, will present the latest popular songs and sayings and is sure to please the fun-loving pub- lic of Bemidji. Mr. Frank Goodhue, the dancing banjoist, is another of the features and his excellent’ work with the banjo is certain to please. even .the and there was a total attendance|iost fastidious. of 1,125, being an average at each meeting of 62%. Married by Judge Clark. Judge of Probate M. A. Clark this morning performed the ceremony whereby William Allman and Anna Larson were made man and wife. The marriage was solemnized at the court house in the probate court room, and was witnessed by the solicitor of the Pioneer and another interested party. Had it not been for the presence of outsiders, it is more than likely that the judge would have followed his usual custom of starting the young couple off right with his blessing and his “smack” for the bride. As it was the judge simply looked wise and pocketed a nice fat fee. Ladies’ new suits at the Bazaar store. Mme. Faye. Scientific Palmist and Clairvoyant, s:venth daughter, gifted with second- sight. Describes friends and ene- mies. Her wonderful power guaran- tees positive satisfaction. Is at Merchants hotel, Room 23, for today ahd tomorrow. Local News on Last Page. Charles and Madeline Dunbar, the third act at this popular place of amusement, are presenting their original playlet entitled “Father and the Girl,” with'which they have made a tremendous hit all over the coun- try. This isan exceptional program and is full of fun and music which is just the kind of performance that isalways sure to please. The moving pictures are -also an exceptionally good set-and the film entitled the “Uplifting of Mr, Bar- ker” caused much merriment while “Antony and Cleopatra” proved to be highly educational. The illustrated song; “Taffy,” ably rendered by Dick Bertram, also made quite a hit and gave evident satis- faction. CANNON RE-ELECTED; “INSURGENTS” WON *‘Uncle Joe” Named Speaker, Having a Fair Lead Ove Champ Clark.—Hot Fight Over Rules in the National House. —_— Washington, D, C;, March 15— (Special to Daily Pioneer.)—Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois was today re- elected speaker of the house of repre- sentatives. of the sixty-first congress, receiying 204 votes. Champ Clark of Missouri received 166, Cooper of Wisconsin 8, Esch of: Wisconsin 1, JOSEPH G. CANNON. Norris of Nebraska 2, Hepbron of Iowa 1. The fight on the rules began when Mr. Dalzell of Pennsylvania offered a-resolution making the rules of the last house these of the -present sesslon. The Democrltes fo.gced a roll caliign® oxderh!w prevmus questlon. The previous question was. ordered, 194 to 188, the effect of which was to shut off debate. The resolution was defeated, 189 to 193, thus accom- plishing the success of the “insur- gents.”? Died at Domaas. Word comes from Domaas post- office, on the north shore of Upper Red Lake, to the effect that Eddie Kolar, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kolar, died at the Kolar home a few daysago. The boy was two years of age and was. born in Chicago, being brought to Domaas by his parents a little over a year ago. Mr. and Mrs. Kolar have the sympathy of their friends and neigh- bors at Domaas. ROYAL BANNER CIGARS L. Blooston’s J. A. Dalton’s On Sale Armstrong’s Cafe L. Abercrombie’ Barker’s Drug Store Fred Brinkman’s Crane & Gould’s S at the Following Places: 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 W. G. F. A. Mayo’s - Chas. Nangle’s J. Peterson, Jr.’s Roe & Markusen’s S. T. Stewart’s : A. L. Wyler’s s NORTHERN GROCERY CO., DISTRIBUTORS Schroeder’s JOHN 'ANDERSON DIED IN FERGUS FALLS ASYLUM Was Former Resident of Blackduck.— Commited in Wisconsin, Later Re- turned to Minnesota. M. A. Clark, judge of the probate court, -this morning ~received word from the state insane asylum at Tergus Falls that James Anderson, at one time a resident of Blackduck, had died in the state institution last Friday. In the death of Ander- son, 4 rather peculiar case is ended. Anderson, who was for many years in the employ of .the Thief River Falls Lumber company, was *| suddenly smitten with insanity when on a trip to Wisconsin with his wife to visit in 1905. Hé was com- mitted to the- state asylum for the insane at Wisconsin, located at Oshkosh, where he remained for two years. The state board of con- trol of Wisconsin ascertained that Anderson was’ a resident of Black- duck- and took up the matter with the state board of control of Minne- sota, with the result that Anderson was returned to Bemidji, the county seat of Beltrami county. On December 20, 1907, M. A. Clark, judge of probate of Beltrami county, re-committed Anderson to the asylum at Fergus Falls, where the unfortunate man has since been confined. This morning Judge Clark received word from the asylum authorities at Fergus Falls that Anderson had died on the 12th inst. Anderson’s age is given as 52 years. Anderson is survived by his wife, who is a resident of Wisconsin ‘and who has lived in that state ever since she went on the trip with Anderson, |in 1905, at which time Anderson| lost his reason. She is Btill living there. It isnot known just where Anderson’s bodywill be buried. Anderson is well known in Bel- trami county and especially at Black- duck and also in the vicinity of Thief . River Falls.. He worked many years for the Thief River Falls Lumber - company and -has’ many friends. - Muich regret was expressed ‘at the time he lost his reason. “Bill* Masterson Logged a “Few.” It-is a pleasure to note that some of the old-time loggers who have tramped these woods for lo these many years are ‘“‘making’good” this. winter with some excellent cuts of timber, Among the number William M. Masterson (“Bill”) has been “doing 2 good stroke of business,” along with the rest of ’em. -We have it from undisputed = authority: that “Bill” Masterson put in- 3,000, 092 feet of logsy at the head of Lake Bemidji, in just forty-two working days—and that “Bill” was-not even “turning hair” in doing the work _ Always knew “Bill” could go some whe}n he got under way. Deputy State Examiner in the City. M. F. Kain of St.. Paul, deputy state public examiner, is'in the city and will probaly remain here until some time tomorrow. Asked by the Pioneer represen- tative as to the import of his wvisit here, Mr. Kain said: “I am here for the purpose of giv- ing some information to your grand jury, which is still in session for the present:term of court.” Further questioning was out of order, of course, but there be rumors connecting the state official’s visit with some important developments in county affairs. * Irish' Social. The Baptist young people will give their annual *‘Irish Social” on “St. Patrick’s day, in the evening,” in the Baptist church. A splendid pro- gram of good old Irish songs, recita- tions and readings has been prepared, and as a special contribution towards the program, Rev. Deniston of the M. E. church, and Re¥. McKee of the Baptist church, will give (?) one of their funny Irish exercises with their feet, which we know will be highly pleasing to everyone. gram, ~All these good things for 15 Irish refresh- ments will be served after the pro-|| ARRESTED ON CHARGE OF 'HAVING COMMITED ARSON Joseph Kenvill, John Woods tody to Answer Charge and Ella Taylor Held in Cus- of Having “Torched” a .~ Sporting House at Ranier. Joseph Kenvill, John Woods and Ella Taylor were arrested in this city Saturday afternoon by Acting- Sheriff McIntosh of Koochiching county. The charge lodged against |- Kenvill, Woods woman is arson, they being accused and the Taylor of setting fire to or causing to be ignited a building at Rainier, which it was alleged was used as a house of ill repute. The buildings was burned some time last November and rumors con- nected thenames of Kenvill, Woods and the Tayl:)r woman as having caused the fire. The three prisoners were confined in the Beltrami county jail and will probably be taken to International Falls this afternoon to be given a preliminery hearing before George H. Walsh, judge of the municipal court at International Falls. — e City Warrants Payable. Notice is bereby given that there is money in the city treasury to pay all outstanding warrants issued on the general fund prior to Octoper 1, 1908; on the permanentimproye- ment fund prior to November 1,1908; on the poor fund prior to January 1, 1909. Interest will cease on.all of the above warrants from and after thirty days after the date of this notice. Dated at Bemidji, Minn., March 15, 1909. ~ —Earl Geil, Treasurer. WOULD ADD MORRISON GO. T(l 15TH JUI]IGIM. llIST Elmer Adams Has a Blll Enlargmu ‘the - District.—Adams Wanted a Reaarangement. Elmer Adams of - Fergus Falls, who is a representative in the legis- lature from the Fifty-ninth district, has introduced a bill in the house whereby: Morrison county is to be added - to the . Fifteenth Judicial dis- trict and become a part of that dis- trict, 3 When the recent fight was on in the legislature for the creation of a third judgeship for- this (the Fif- teenth) district, Mr. Adams oppésed the bill on the ground that if there was any district which needed an additional judgeship add where the judges were overworked, it was in his district.. Adams stated, at that hiat-—in-| -his. belief ‘the best state and'so rearrange the countjes that the present judges could the better - handle " their work. Adams was in: the minority- at that time and the present bill adding Morrison county. {o the Fifteenth Judicial dist trict is probaly _the result of hxs deliberations at that time. .’ redistrict the judicial districts of the | MAGKENZIE LOOKING UP DYNAMITE PRODUGTIONS Arranging for Demonstrators to Visit This Section, Hoping to Reduce the Price. W. R. Mackenzie, vice-president of the Northern Minnesota Dairy Farm & Land company, states that be has, of late, investigated the ,matterof furnishing dynamite to - the farmers of Beltrami and adjoin- ing counties, and he believes that he can secure the stump-moving explo- sive at one:third or even one-half i the price that is being paid by the farmers at the present time. <<Mr: Mackenzie says tbat hé has taken up the matter with several big powder companies and’ that he has -|received agsurances from each of the companies that they will gladly send demonstrators to this county who will show what can_be done with dynamite, the proper way to destroy stumps and the most economn:al method of using dynamite. It is Mr. Mackenzie’s intention to investigate the method of selling dynamite. and ‘he believes that he can furnish the stuff to the farmers hereabouts in Jarge quantities prac-’ tically at cost. As dynamite enters lzrgely into famung operations on cut-aver lands the efforts of Mr. Mackenzie to secure dynamite at cost will be greatly appreciated. To Buy Logging Outfits. The South St, Paul Horse com- pany hasa répresentative at the cba!e,‘hogses, slelghs, logging out- fits and general logging - equip- ments. Best cash pnces paid on’ the market. Ladies’ new suitsat the Bazaar - 'l store. Money posit it with us. % munity and to Burn $55555555$ : “ $55555%% - $55598 - $$$$ If you have money to burn" Keep it in:the house where it may b stolen, but if you want to keep it safely:where it will always be ready for you when needed, de- you a better business standing in the com- - never have enjoyed before. If your name is not on our hooks we will = . be pleased to see it there before ety i theoloseoftheyearl%g urned, lost or A bank account will give a prestige that you may =