Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 27, 1909, Page 48

past few seasons he has devoted his time to farming, having one of the best de- veloped farms in this section on the banks of Lake Plantagnet. “Mr. Hazen’s life has been one of stren- uous endeavor. During the war of ’61-65 he was left as the head of the family with his mother, and during that period of strife, while his father was fighting in defense of the Union he was the mainstay of the home, “Later vears saw him in various capa- cities in the west. In 1875 he was steaward on the old river steamer Selkirk, which plied between Moorhead and Win- nipeg, before the advent of the Northern Pacific or Great Northern railroads across the Red River. “In 1877 he went to the Black Hills and was for several years engaged as freigchter and stage driver for the old Northwestern Transportation company be- tween Bismarck and Deadwood. During this time his mettle was tested by fre- quent hold-ups and trouble with Sioux Indians, who were then scalping advent- uresome frontiersmen on that lonely trail for pastime. “After years, until his removal to Be- midji, Mr. Hazen was farming at Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail county. During his long residence here he has been actively engaged in politics and taken a keen in- terest in every election. He is a staunch, life-long Republican and has besides al- ways supporting the straight ticket, been a liberal contributor to the Republican campaign fund. “That Mr, Hazen will make an able and competent sheriff is a foregone con- clusion. He is a man of mature years and ripe judgment, and his election is a crowning tribute to his worth.” CHRIST. OLSON. A pioneer of the city who has watched Jemidji grow from the cradle epoch to a city of gigantic possibilities, is Christ Olson, the present deputy sheriff of Bel- trami county, who is doing such excellent work under Sheriff A. B. Hazen. Mr. Olson came to Bemidji eleven years ago from Little Falls, where he had been engaged in business for some time. Mr. Olson, being of a progressive disposition, at once took his place with the early residents of the place and entered active- ly into business for himself, being identi- fied from the start with every movement calculated to advance the welfare of the city, and each succeeding year has added to Mr. Olson’s intense loyalty to Bemidji, until ‘“‘Chris”” is regarded as one of Be- midji's staunchest citizens. Mr. Olson has invested quite liberally in real estate and other property in Be- midji., thus attesting his sincereity in de- claring that this city is destined to rank first among the cities of ths great north- ern domain. Mr. Olson was appointed deputy sheriff by Sheriff A. B. Hazen, when the latter assumed the duties of sheriff, at the be- ginning of the present year. Mr. Olson has taken hold of his official duties with the same energy that he has always ex- hibited in private life, with the result that he is making a very valuable assist- ant to Sheriff Hazen. ANDREW JOHANSON. Andrew Johnson, deputy sheriff and night watch at the Beltrami county jail, has proved himself to be one of the very best deputies that has served Beltrami county, and his retention to his old posi- tion for another year, under Sheriff Hazen, is a just tribute to his worth as an official. Mr. Johnson came to Beltrami county | BEMIDJI, BELTRAMI COUNTY AND NORTHERN MINNESOTA. GEORGE FRENCH, County Treasurer, Beltrami County. Il in 1900, from Minneapolis, and settled on a homestead in the Battle River coun- try, west of the village of Kelliher, where he stuck to his claim and got one of the best farms in that famous section. The trials of the border settlers were born in patience by Mr. Johnson, who comes from the ‘‘good old stock’’ that knows not defeat or set-back, and who always perform what they undertake. Mr. Johnson was appointed deputy sheriff by Sheriff 7Thomas Bailey, the predecessor of Sheriff A. B. Hazen, the present incumbent of the sheriffs office. From the start of his service, Andrew Johnson ‘‘made good” as an official who was fearless and never shirked any duty imposed upon him, no matter how ar- duous. His worth was recognized and appreciated by Sheriff Hazen, and Mr. Johnson has been retained as deputy and night watch at the jail. One wof the irksome duties which Mr. Johnson encountered while he was serv- ing with ex-Sheriff Bailey was as death watch for two murderers who were con- victed and condemned to hang for mur- ders committed in Beltrami county. Mr. Johnson’s cheerful attitude and kind words did much to lift the drooping de- meanor of the condemned men until their sentences were commuted to life im- prisonment by the state pardon board. \ J. 0. HARRIS. Mr. Harris is a native of the Pine Tree State, but evidently heeding the admonition of the immortal Horace Greely to young men to ‘‘go west, young man, go west,” he setled in Foxboro, Wis., from whence, in 1902, he located in Beltrami county. Being one of our many citizens who appreciate a good thing when they see it, Mr. Harris pur- chased such realty, including both farm and city property, which his means permitted, and his judgment has resulted in the extent of his present holdings, which are consider- able. In the last election he was elected for the third time to the office he now holds by a plurality of 1,200, and won out in a most stubbornly contested primary cam- paign for renomination. Mr. Harris since his incumbency has proved an exemplary official, and during his tenure of office has put into vogue a system of entry whereby all danger of errors in titles and cther doc- uments is wholly eliminated. He is a loyal republican, he has represented his party as a delegate to city, county and state conven- tions, and has proved himself a forceful man in every undertaking he hzs essayed. He is an enthusiastic lodge man, he is broad in his ideas both as a citizen and official, and is an acknowledged facior in all matters of public weal which pertain to Bemidji and Beltrami county. Mr. Harris has a pleasing personality, and any one can enjoy a handshake with him. He is extremely careful as to how the af- fairs of the register’s office are conducted, and every caller receives the same marked attention from him. He is a hail well-met fellow, a man who “knows a few,” and the voters of the county by retaining him in office have demonstrated that they believe him to be just as The Pioneer reflects him. A good thing to remember: “level” with your home city. Be on the 45 PPN — et N A 0 L =