Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 27, 1909, Page 81

i in farm lands, improved and unimproved meadow lands, and cedar and hardwood, timber lands, in Beltrami, Hubbard and Itasca counties. Mr. Conger is a product of the American common schools. But even so, he has demonstrated that he has made the most of his opportunities, by being able to claim a competence, a responsible business and public position, and a standing which is enviable in very way. At present Mr. Conger is serving his third term as deputy recorder of deeds. He is a staunch Republican and is popu- lar within the ranks of the G. O. P. He is competent as an official, he goes great lengths to satisfy the requests of those who have business at the office of the register of deeds, and he is in- deed one of those men who are building up this territory. CAPT. W. B. MacLACHLAN. This is a gentleman who can, more than any one else, appreciate the worth of Be- midji as a pleasure resort. Mr. MacLach- lan operates the spic and span steamer, the North Star, which plies between the various resorts and beaches skirting Lake Bemidji. The boat he commands touches at Be- midji Beach, the most famous and sandy beach in the West and Northwest; Cha- tauqua Beach, Pine Beach, Lake Side, Oakwood, Highland Park, Lavinia, Birch- mont, and other minor points, all ideal places for spending either a day or a season. The boat makes regularly sched- uled trips, it is well provided with a suf- ficiency of life preservers and fire ap- paratus, and is as safe as a steamer can possibly be made. Capt. MacLachlan . personally manages every trip made by the North Star. He does not leave the responsibility of suit- ably caring for passengers to subordin- ates, but directs with his own orders what shall and shall not be done for the convenience, comfort and enjoyment of those who are under his care. He has made a veritable floating palace of the North Star, and there is no modern want which is not available on his attractive boat. Those who are wise enough to take ad- vantage of a trip on ‘Capt. McLachlan’s ‘boat will be brought to realize the beauty and comfort of Bemidji as a pleasure re- sort. They will be entranced by the scenery ‘which abounds around and about Lake Bemidji, they will profit by the in- BEMIDJI, BELTRAMI COUNTY AND N : vigorating and clear atmosphere which pervades this region, and they will, with one accord, elect Capt. MacLachlan one of the most royal entertainers and boats- men who ever essayed to navigate a steamboat. Capt. MacLachlan is a gentleman of polish and experience who ranks among the first of river men. He can be relied upon to supply every element for either pleasure, neccessity or emergency, and he is a hearty and hail-fellow-well-met per- sonage. He makes a study of furnishing all needed accoutrements requisite for a gen- uinely relishable trip and he is noted both as an able boat captain and host. He is also among our most thriving and ener- ‘getic business 'men. M. G. SLOCUM. In the development and upbuilding of Bemidji, no man has labored more faith- fully to this end than, Judge M. G. Slocum. Attracted by the flattering outlook of this vicinity, Mr. Slocum repaired here from Minneapolis in the year 1900. His first business venture was to open a music store, a business in 'which he was immi- nently successful, and in which he re- mained until two jyears ago, when he transferred his interests to assume the duties of justice of the peace, the posi- tion he mnow fills, and the one he has po creditably filled. As may be expected, Judge Slocum is one of Bemidji’s hustlihg men around town, never too busy to boost his own home town and county, and always ready to do his material share toward their welfare. As a man of high standing he is second to nene, either financially or estimable. 5 Mr. Slocum’s motives have never been impugned. Awake to the city’s needs and future, he has always so comported himself that his record stands out clear and unimpeachable, and none can gainsay his intent or intentions. We can conscientiously assert that he s a citizen without blemish, and he cannot be charged with malfeasance or dereliction, either by direct charge or innuendo. He has always acquitted him- self in his public duties with the dignity and painstaking care which befits a gen- tleman and a public official, and he has nothing for which to apologize or make amends. Hence this brief mnotice. “THE MOOSE” | | i | ORTHERN MINNESOTA. ALFRED BURKE. Mr. Burke is an experienced theatrical man, having instituted the Star theater in Bemidji five years ago. Prior to his coming here he operated playhouses in Detroit, Mich., Racine, Wis., and Vir- ginia, Minn.,, meeting public favor in every city in which he essayed to open up a theater. . The amusement house now conducted by Mr. Alfred Burke, called the Star theater, is popularly know throughout the county as being a vaudeville house that is well worth patronizing. Much of the best talent on various vaudeville circuits is secured for the Star, and the seating capacity and other ap- pointments of this playhouse are all that could be desired. The program changes every Monday, three performances are given nightly and the observance of de- corum is a noticeable feature of the place. The house furnishes moving pic- tures of the best, and high class music is always on tap. Mr. Burke himself is one of Bemidji’s citizens who is boosting his home town in every legitimate way. He is generous in his cintributions to all movements whch tend towards the city’s good, and as a diligent and helpful resident he is to be commended. VIKING BOAT COMPANY. Messrs. Andrew Aubolee and A. A. Kroken, proprietors of this important in- dustry, are to be classed among the pioneers of this city and county, being located here about eleven years ago. They brought in the first boats used in this territory, employing teams to transport them. Since their advent in this field they have realized such an increase in business that they now practically control the business of letting boats and launches. They also secure the bulk of the business of building boats, and just recently they have been compelled to add to their already spacious place of business. They furnish the best boats that money can _procure, they have a patronage unlimited in scope, and their workmanship as builders of boats is known throughout the morthwest. Both Mr. Aubolee and Mr. Kroken are business men who have vastly benefited the city; they are patriotic and public- spirited men who do things in a proper way, and The Pioneer, in its souvenir edition, is more than pleased to bring their names and business before its thousands of readers. SELRT 3 3 i £ a 3 2,