Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 10, 1909, Page 1

e THE BEMIDJI D VOLUME 7. NUMBER 19. Y PIONE CR. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, MAY 10, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH DEFENSE IN DR. KOCH CASE WAS BEGUN THIS MORNING E. E. MeDonald, Attorney for Dr. Koch, Outlines His Case. —Dr. Howard Lankaster of St. Paul Called to Testify in Behalf of the Defendant. When court convened Saturday afternoon Albert Johnson, a brother of the deceased Oscar Johnson, was re-called to the witness stand for re-direct examination by the plain: tiff in the Dr. Koch damage case. Mr. Johnson testified that Oscar had sometimes worked for the negro who operated the pool room in Blackduck, answering letters and carrying on the business correspond- ence, or acting “‘as a kind of private secretary,” as Mr. Johnsonexplained. He declared that the pool room was frequented by many respectable people and did not have a bad reputation. When cross examined by Mr. McDonald the witness acknowledged that the pool room was ordered closed by the mayor, at the instiga- tion of the school board, after the death of Oscar on account of the reputation it had born prior to that event. Miss Olga Johnson, a sister of the deceased, was called as a witness for the plaintiff. Miss Olga had been attending the state university at the time of her brotber’s illness and arrived in Blackduck on the evening of the day on which Oscar had died. Dr. Koch had said that she could not| go home until she was injected with anti-toxin but that he did not have any handy and waited until the next morning, when he gave her anti-} toxin at the home of a friend, Isa- belle Bowing. ; Sometime in April, the witness testified, she and her sister, Ruth, had gone to the hospital and Miss had not administered anti-toxin to Oscar earlier in the disease. Miss Olga—"Dr. Koch said, ‘Come to my office. I have just one minute to talk to you and then I will be through with you’ We went into his office and he said, ‘You people have been doing an awful lot of talking about me and I have acted like a gentleman all the way through and I’'m tired of it Now, if you people don’t shut up, I’m going to have you arrested and brought down here to apologize to me on your knees,” ”’ Questioned by Senator Peteréon, the witness told that her brother, Oscar, had been very generous. He had worked one summer on the section and in the fall had offered her his check to get some new clothes before going down to the univer- sity. He had been industrious and helped the family, was anxious to get work during the summer vaca- tions, was very studious and pre- pared his Virgil and Higher Algebra at home, and was quite a musician. Miss Olga had paid the doctor bill of $80 to Dr. Koch with money furnished by her father. She acknowledged plaintiff’s exhibit F as the bill. Under Mr. McDonald’s cross ex- amination she admitted that Albert Johnson’s talk with Dr. Koch had been one evening in April, her talk the next afternoon and her mother and Delia’s visit that evening. She also stated that, just after the papers in this case were served on Dr. Koch last summer, a girl friend had reported to her that Dr. Koch said was protected in an indemnity com- pany. & John Berg, who runs a hotel next to the Johnson home in Black- duck, testified that he had seen the Johnsons outside and around the house on the Sunday before Oscar died. He had ‘at first noticed the quarantine card Monday evening, just before supper time. ~ Cross examined by counsel for the defendant, he stated that he had been in the hotel business one year, had run a saloon at first but later had his license revoked. Re-direct questioning by Senator Peterson, he had a window on the side of his hotel next to Johnson’s house. He had been sitting in the dining room most of the day and could have seen the quarantine card if it had been on the door. Mr. McDonald secured the ad- mission that if theedoor were open wide and back against the house that the witness could not have seen the sign; also that he might not have seen the card, although he thought he would have observed it. Ruth Johnson was re-called by Senator Peterson. She corroberated Miss Olga’s story as to the visit to the hospital, also adding that the conversation had been opened by Olga’s saying to Dr. Koch, “Don’t be afraid, Alfred isn’t going to hurt you” and Dr. Koch had replied, “I know he won’t.” Under cross-examination the wit- ness admitted that she had not been surprised when Olga made the above statement, to Dr. Koch; that she knew the statement referred toa previous statement made by her brother, Alfred. She denied that Olga and she had gone to Dr. Koch to secure information for her brother. Miss Olga was re-called to the stand in cross-examination; she did not remember whether or not she had made the statement to Dr. Koch referred to above. C. W. Johnson, father of the late Oscar Johnson, next testified as to the good character and industrious habits of his son. No cross-examina- Olga had asked Dr. Koch why he he didn’t care about the case as he tion. UNION MEETINGS T0 BE HELD IN BAPTIST CHURGH Dr. A. C. thelein‘ol New York City Will Have Charge of Services, . Lasting All Week. Dr. A. G. Gaebelein of New York City, a famous evangelist, will conduct union _services .at the Baptist church, beginning Tuesday evening and lasting all this week, and also on next Sunday. It is expected that these -meetings will be well attended, as Dr. Gaebe- lein come here recommended as a powerful speaker and a persuasive evangelist. The following is the program of the meetings, as given out by those in charge: 3 TUESDAY, MAY 11 8 P. M.—The Highpriestly Prayer of Chrits ‘WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 3:30 P. M.—The Servant of God. of the Gospel of Mark. 8 P. M.—God's Masterpiece THURSDAY, MAY 13 3:30 P. M.—The Glory of Christ 8 P. M.—The Second Coming of Christ FRIDAY, MAY 14 3:30 P. M.—The Prophetic Scope of the Book of Psalms 8 P. M.—The Jewish Question SATURDAY, MAY 15 3:30 P. M.—The Atonement Psalm 8 P. M.—Gospel Sermon SUNDAY, MAY 16 11 A. M.—The Christian Priesthood 3:30 P. M. —The Royal Psalm 8:00 P. M.—Gospel Sermon Study Reverend F. J. Barackman, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Black- duck, stated on the stand that he had always regarded Oscar’s char- acter of the very best. Miss Delia Johnson, re-called, said that Oscar had been a very good student and was at the head of his class. At the request of Senator Peter- son, Judge of Probate Clark brought in his files in regard to the appoint- | ment of Mrs. Mary Johnson as the ", administratrix of the estate of Oscar ! Johnson. Senator Peterson offered in evi- dence the letters of administration granted by the probate court of Beltrami county June 22, 1908, appointing Mary A. Johnson as administratrix of the estate of Oscar Johnson, deceased. Mr. McDonald stated that the defense would offer no objection to entering the letters in the evidence providing the other papers relating to the granting of the letters were placed with it. Judge Clark swore that the letters were still in effect. Questioned by counsel for the defense, he acknowledged that the other papers as being the ones kept in his office. Mr. McDonald offered the applii- cation for letters of administration, the citation on hearing .and the order on hearing as part of the evi- dence and the court ordered that copies of all the papers, in regard to the appointment of the administra- trix, be allowed in evidence. Senator Peterson then stated that he rested the plaintiff’s side of the case, and was granted the privilege of re-opening the case if he had left out any slight matter of form. Mr. McDonald stated that he would like to wait until Monday morning to begin the opening of the defense. The court declared that work had accumulated in chambers and adjourned until 9 o’clock this morn- “|ing. When court convened, at 9 o’clock this -morning, Senator Peterson offered in evidence Carlyle’s Mortu- ary tables as relating to the lives of the father and mother of deceased Oscar Johnson. Mr. McDonald objected, on the ground that they were incompetent, irrelevant and immaterial and allowed that the production of the tables and the ruling on their entrance might be made later on during the trial. Mrs. Johnson was called by the plaintiff and testified that she was the mother of Oscar Johnson and the plaintiff in this case; and also that Oscar was unmarried. Dr. Koch was recalled and cross- examined. He acknowledged that We close at 6 o’clock p. m. except Mondays and Saturdays. OING OUT OF BUSINESS Our Closing Out Sale is a record breakef. Thousands of people took advantage of it to supply their Goods, Clothing and Shoe Needs last week. This, too, will be a busy week. If you can’t get waited on come again; we’ve lots of goods and extra help to wait on you. Fixtures for Sale O'LEARY & BOWSER (Continued on last page.) PROMINENT MILLER MAY JOIN SUMMER COLONIES G. A Bgan ot New Prague Visits Bemidji.—Looking Over Condi- tions tor Summer Visitors. G. A. Bean of New Prague, who owns a flour mill and is also inter- ested in five other mills at different points in Minnesota, has been a visitor in Bemidji today and looked over the city pretty thoroughly, especially with reference to the attractions of Bemidji and our lake for summer visitors. Mr. Bean had been to Interna- tional Falls and looked over the border town with a possibility of making some investments there, and in returning decided to stop over in this city. It is more than likely that Mr. Bean will decide to spend this sum- mer and future summers in Bemidji, and that he will induce five other families to come here, also, as he states that he is sort of emissary for his friends, with regard to a suitable location for summer homes. Good Double Teams at Brinkman. Manager Brinkman of the Brink man Family Theater, has an excel- lent bill for his popular place of amusement this week, having se- cured two of the best vaudevillle teams on the road. Stanley & Scanlon, _eccentric musical entertainers, in their oddity entitled, “Did You See Gladys,” which is meeting with approval throughout the entire circuit, have been re-engaged for this week. These people will be remembered as hav- ing become quite popular here during a weeks’ engagement about a year ago. Clark & Turner, comedy duo, in singing, talking and dancing, are dmong the best on :the road and will help make the program at the Brinkman this week the best ever. by a Score The Bemidji and Brainerd high school baseball teams played a game here Saturday afternoon, Brainerd winning by the score of 12 to 10. The game was a see-saw affair, Bemidji apparently cinching the contest in the fifth inning, when they scored six runs, but Brainerd also scored six in the seventh inning, gaining a lead and holding 1t to the end of the game. Alderman and Parker were the battery for the visitorsand Gill and Hilliard were in the points tor Be- midji. > There was good, bad and indiff- erent playing and some of the plays were real exhibitions of “stage fright.” On the whole, however, considering the practice Bemidiji has had, the playing was fair. Bemidji was at a disadvantage in. baving for the most part green players, while Brainerd had in its battery old heads, who have been playing ball at Brainerd for several years, Alderman being considered the best pitcher in Brainerd. The weather was cold, which kept the attendance down, buthad no effect on the vocal chords of the girls of the high school, who were out in force and who gave every en- couragement to the local warriors on the diamond. Gill complained of a sore arm, prior to the game, whichundoubtedly interfered with his-work. The two teams played as follows: Brainerd—E. G. Bush 2b, White ss, Parker ¢, Mills 1b, L. Bush 3b, Jeffers cf, Alderman p, O’Connor rf, Ausdahlf. FIRST BASEBALL GAMES, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Brainerd High Team Defeated Bemidji High, Saturday, 12-10.—Bemidji Took Nymore Into Camp, Sunday, of 21 to 1. Bemidji—Gill p, Kreatz 2b, Ryan 1b, Hilliard ¢, Kruse cf, Larson If, Gould cf, Harris 3b, Winebrenner ss. Louis Roy umpired and gave gen- eral satisfaction. Saturday evening, the members of the Bemidji high school gave a ball at the city hall, in honor of the visiting players, which was a very enjoyable affair, Dick Bertram fur- nishing the music. Bemidji 21, Mymare 1. Yesterday afternoon, a number of local players “took on” the Nymore team, as a sort of ‘‘limbering-up,” for the first appearance on the diamond this season, and the result shows that Bemidji has some players this season who will be right in the “hunt” from tbe ring- ing of the bell. Nymore was humiliated—the score being 21 to 1, in favor of the Bemidji players, and then the locals were not exerting themselves, to any great extent. Eckel, catcher for the Company K team, was behind the bat for Be- midji and caught a gcod game. Baumgardner, Mitchell, Stafford (formerly with Deer River and Grand Rapids) and Hazen each did twirling, and all did well. Among the other players who were out were Riddell, Gillette, Barker and others, all of whom are showing much ginger, considering that they have had but little practice. While matters are not altogether settled, definitely, it is pretty certain that Bemidji will have a fast team, and that a battery will be engaged before the end of the present month. Dentists Meet at Grand Forks. Dr. J. T. Toumy leaves tonight for Grand Forks, N. D., to attend the meeting of the Red River Valley and North Dakota Dental society, which will be in session in that city to- morrow and Wednesday. Mr. Toumy expects to return Wednesday nnon. Presented With Diamond Ring. Miss Nellie Erickson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R’ Erickson of this city, has just completdd a term of school which she has been teaching at Otto, near Kelliher. Last Thurs- day evening, the pupils assisted by their parents, gave a farewell party to Miss Erickson. wbich was con- ceived unbeknown to her. The de- parting teacher was given a hearty wish for her future prosperity, and during the evening the guests at the party presented Miss Erickson with a handsome diamond ring, as a token of the esteem in which she is held at Otto. George A. Snyder of International Falls, county treasurer of Koochi- ching county, arrived in Bemidji last night and spent the day here. : Comparative Oove U. April 24, 1901, Ba RESOUROCES. Loans and Discounts. s7.619.01 DU Deposits Total 3 This increase in re dred and fifty per cent that The First National Central Minnesota. Loans and Discounts... Bonds, securities, etc (not reserve agents) serve agents. urer (5 per cent of circulation).... Individual depo: Demand cer! posit ... Certified checks ‘ Statements First National Bank of Bemidji, Minn, Close of Business April 28, 1909. RESOURO] erdrafts, secured and upsecured $279,909.20 501.16 S, Bonds to secure circulatior 2. nking house, furnil 8t 55 e from approved re- 105,189.50 Overdratts 211.43 Checks and U.S. Bonds.. 65(0.00 _items L. 323.02 Notes of other National Bonds and Secw 1 oo, Ngtes, Of otber Nastonal o Banking house, furniture Fractional paper curren- andfixtures..... .. 4000.00" 'cy, nickels, and cents. 534.96 Cash on hand and in other _ Lawtul Monéy Reserye i Bunls, viz: 5 120,443.08 Specle % ,556.35 Danksy 148D Yezal-tender notes [ 3,05.00 ,609.38 Total Redemption fund with'U. S. Treas- Total - - LIABILITIES, e Capital stock paid in Capital Stock.... Surplus tund. Surplus and Profi Undivided p: Circulatio taxes pal 21,100.97 235,331.70 11,605,44 134,475.91 ject to check .. P 645.00 Cashier’'s checks out- standing....... .. 2117.58 433,837.93 Total - = $521,249.80 sources of over one hun= reflects not only that Be= midji has shared in the prosperity of Minnesota but Bank has progressed until it has the largest resources of auy bank in North We solicit your banking business on the strength of our statement and superior facilities for transacting “l YOUR BANKING BUSINESS. !I " MINNESOTA ' HISTORICAL SOCIETY. § i pmS %