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Standard Typewriter $65-uu The Acknowledged Standerd of TODAY You can PAY more but you cannot BUY more Royal Typewriter Go. Royal Typewriter Building New York 412 Second Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. PROFESSIONAL CARDS ARTS MISS DICKINSON ART OF PIANO PLAYING 419 AMERICA AVE, LAWYER . FRANK: A. JACKSON LAWYER BEMIDJI - MINN D. H. FISK Atto ney and Counsellor at Law Office over Post Office E. E McDonald ATTORNEY AT LAW Bemidy, Mine. Offics: Swedback Block PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. Dr. Rowland Gilmore Physician and Surgeon Office: Iiles Block DR. E. A, SHANNON, M. D. Physlman and Sargeon Office in Mayo Bloek Phone 396 Res. Phone 397 DR. C. R. SANBORN PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE MILES BLOCK L. A. WARD, M. D. Office over First National Bank. Phone Nu. 51 House No. 601 Lake Blvd. Phone No. 351 Dr. A. E. Henderson Physician and Surgeon Office over First National;Bank, Bemidji, Minn Office Phone 36, Residence Phone 73 Ladies’ Private Home Call at 315 America Avenue MRS. JOHN THOMPSON DENTISTS. DR. D. L. STANTON DENTIST Office in Winter Block DR. J. T. TUOMY Dentist st National Bank Bu 14'g. hene No. 230 DRAY AND TRANSFER. Wes Wright, Dray and Transfer. 404 Belirami Ave Phone 40. Tom Smart Dray and . Safe and Plano moving. Phone No. b! | 818 America Ave. Strawberries- and cream at Peter- son’s ice cream parlor. Don’t miss the dress goods sale tomorrow at the Berman Emporium. Miss Olga Mellem of Big Falls was a guest at the Hotel Markham last evening and night. Those desiring work done at cem- etery, please call on C. B. Howe, sexton, Irv. ave. and 14th street. J. Bisiar, the “piano man,” re- turned last night from a trip along the north line of the M. & L. railway. Fresh creamery butter and eggs and other delicasies in the provision and fancy grocery line at Peterson’s. R. J. Poupore, the logger, returned last evening to Kelliher, atter hav- ing spent yesterday in Bemidji on business. J. P. Johnson, the Northome hotel- keeper and refreshment dealer, was a visitor in the city yesterday even- ing, coming down from his home on the south-bound “local” freight train. Mrs. Bisbee, mother of Mrs. Koch, returned last evening to her home at Blackduck, after having spent the past two days in this city as a wit- ness for the defendant in the Koch damage suit. Harry Mills, roadmaster on the M. & I. railway, came down to the city yesterday evening from Big Falls, making a tour of inspection of the road, from a gasoline car. Mr. Mills left this morning for Braiunerd, on business. Misses Mills and Woodruff came down last night from Turtle River, where they are teaching school, and will Sunday with relatives in Be- midji. A little metropolitan ozone, after being penned up in a stuffy room, all week, is a good thing for “tutoresses.” Inui, the famous Japanese orator, will deliver a lecture at the Method- dist church next Tuesday evening, under the auspices of the Women’s Study Club, on the subject “East vs. West.” TInui is from Ann Arbor and speaks fluently on the subject of the “For East.” John King, the political war horse of Walker, came up from the Cass county seat last evening and spent the nigth here, attending the meeting of the Bemidji commandery of Knights Templar. Mr. King is one of the oldest residents of Cass county, and hasa wide acquaintance over north-central Minnesota. Jerome Kelliher, who owns con- siderable property at Deer River and is one of the prominent business men of that village, spent yesterday in Bemidji, being accompanied by | Mrs. Kelliher. They left last even- ing for a brief visit to Blackduck, and from there intend goinz to In- ternational Falls, and will return to Deer River, via Bemidji, sometime next week. Sam Simpson, the Minneapolis logger, who has cut much timber near Bena and on the Cass Lake In- dian reservation near Third river, came to the city last evening and passed the night here, being a guest at the Hotel Markham. Mr. Simp- son had a very successful winter’s logging, on the Cass lake reserve, and still has another season to put in before he cleans his contract. BISIAR & MURPHY FUNERAL DIRECTORS 117 Third Street Dayphone 319. Nignt phones 115, 434 Calls Answered at All Hours M. E. IBERTSON COUNTY CORONER AMD LICENSED EMBALMER Undertaking a Specialty Day and Night Calls Answered Promptly Phone—Day Call 317-2; Night Call 317-3 Fjrst Door North of Postoffice, Bemidii, Minn 084257 Adutracks No. 8, ) 3010 " statloners. ‘uu slass, detacbable_eprius. JAMES’ADAIR _PITTSOURD;RA: Here’s the Easiest Chair Ever Made We want you to sit in an ‘‘Old Hickory’’ just once. Then you’ll know what an ‘‘easy chair’’ really is. No outdoor furniture is so popular —so enduring—yet so comfortable as “0ld Hickory” ‘To lawn, porch or veranda nook it adds charm and cosiness. You’ll like it for its simple touch of nature—its comfortable hint of the ‘woods. Let us show you this—and other types—all at low prices. Sold only by J. P. LAHR LOCAL HAPPENING Model and Ive’s ice cream, take your choice, at Peterson’s. F. J. Dunwoody came in this morning from his home in the Bass lake district. Dr. E. H. Smith departed last night, over the M. & I, for a pro- fessional visit to Minneapolis. The time to supply your summer wants is at the dress goods sale at the Berman Emporium, tomorrow. A. W. Danaher came to the city this morning from Tenstrike and spent today in Bemidji, on business. Reward will be paid for the re- turn to the Pioneer .office of the satchel taken from the Great North- ern station Sunday. No questions asked. George Titus, who 1s in the em- ploy of the Crookston Lumber com- pany, went to Kelliher last evening, in the interest of the Crookston people. Mrs. O.J. LaQuay of Puposky was visiting Bemidji friends yester- day, coming down from her home in the morning and returning in the afternoon. J. E. Dade, ex-mayor of Blacke duck, came down to Bemidji this morning and spent today here, be- ing very much interested in the progress of the Koch damage case in district court. W. A. Marin, a Crookston attor- ney, came over from the ‘‘Queen City” yesterday noon and spent sev- eral hours here, returning home on the afternoon train. Thomas Meade, one of the good country, transacted business in Be- midji today, having come down from his home this morning. P. M. Brevig, a Nary constable, was in the city for a few hours last night. He came to the city on the M. & I. evening train and returned home on the south-bound night train, Mrs. A. A. Reid of Grand Rapids arrived in Bemidji last evening from Pequot, where she had been visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Tuttle. Mrs. Reid left for Grand Rapids on last night’s east-bound G. N. passenger train. Mrs. William Smith of Gass Lake, wife of the doctor who Ekas charge of the Cass Lake sub-Indian agency, was a visitor in Bemidji yesterday afternoon and last evening. Mrs, Smith came over from the “Lake” on the afternoon G. N. train, return- ing on the midnight passenger. J. E. Drury and J. M. Perkins, members of the jury thatis trying the Koch damage case, went to Ten- strike last evening to attend the meeting which was addressed by Judge Stanton. The jurymen have had quite a siege in the Koch trial and any diversion is welcomed. L. F. Johnson, the general north- country manager for the C. A. Smith Timber company, returned this morning from Kelliher, where he has spent the past two weeks, es- timating some timber for his com- pany. L. F. is somewhat hcarse, as the result of a bad cold which he contracted while wading in the wet, in the vicinity of Kelliher. _W. H. Strachan, superintendent of the M. & I. railway, passed through the city last night, after having made an extended trip over the railway north of Bemidji, and went on through to Brainerd, the head offices of the company. Superintendent Strachan occupied that private car “50°, which was attached to the regular south-bound night train. D. S. Whittimore, -of Detroit, Minn,, brother-in-law of Mrs. G. A. Walker, was a visitor in the city for a few hours yesterday morning, coming to the city from Walker, where he was the successful bidder for the erection of the new school {house for the village of Walker. Mr. Whittimore is quite well known in Bemidji through his prominent identification with the Odd Fellows of the state. He departed for his home yesterday morning. Guy Aubol of Crookston, deputy internal revenue collector for this district, came to the city last even- ing from points along the line of the M. & L railway south of Bemidji and spent last night in Bemidji well observed, as far as his depart- cerned. Mr. Aubol left this morn- ley and from that place departed this afternoon for Crookston. | Business College. fellows who live in the Blackduck|. Insure for $uccef$. Little Falls Sfiled bids will be received by tht Benidji Public Library Board up to] 7:00 o’clock p. m., May 18, 1909, for the purpose of erecting a_ public lib- rary at Bemidji, Minn. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check in the sum of $500, made payable to A. P. Ritchie, secre- tary, as a guarantee that the success- ful bidder will enter into contract and furnish a surety company bond, in full of the amount of his bid. Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of A. P. Ritchie at Bemidji, or at the office of Haxby & Gillespie, atchi;ects, Fargo, N. D. All bids must be made upon blanks furnished by the Library Board. All}] bids must be for the building com- .plete, including general contract, heating and ventilating, plumbing -and electric wiring, according to plans and specifications. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. A. P. Ritchie,- Secretary. Midland Linseed Co. 01d Progess Linseed Grushers Minneapolis, Minn. July 24, 1907. Mr. L. K. Thompson, President, Northwestern National Life Insurance Company, Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sir:- Answering your letter of the 22nd inst. 1 have confidence in the management, carrying a policy in the Northwestern National for the maximum amount issued by the Company. 1 feel that the Company has a prosper- ous future before it. Yours truly, E. C. WARNER. Lawrence J. Anderson, GENERAL AGENT, BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA. Office with Markham-Bailey Co. MARKHAM HOTEL BLOCK. Miss Agnes F. Hotch fwas an ‘Akeley visitor in the city last night. Great dress goods bargains tomor- row. Choice of largest and newest fabrics at the Berman Emporium. W. A. Currie, the commercial traveler for the Northern Grocery company, went to Laporte this morn- ing on a business trip. ~J. C. McGhee, who_ has presided over the Tenstrike schools, as super- intendent, came down this morning from Tenstrike, having completed his labors there. John Schirmer departed last night, on the M. & I. south-bound passen- ger train, for Winona. He will re- turn the first of next week, accom- panied by his family. Dr. McDonald of St. Cloud, state veternarian, came to the city last night and will remain with us until Sunday night, when he will return to the “Granite City.” Mrs. C. S. Carter of Hines was among the north-country folks who arrived in the city this morning for a day’s visit in the “hub city of north-central Minnesota.” Mr. and Mrs. Polkingham were Littlefork people who spent last night in Bemidji, P. G. Gordan, another “Littleforker,” was also a visitor in Bemidji last night. ““AL” Connors, an employe of the Pine Tree Lumber company of Little Falls, came to Bemidji this morning from Kelliher. Mr. Connors has been estimating timber for the Pine Tree people, near Kelliher, for some time past. He left this noon for Hibbing, for the purpose of esti- mating some stumpage in that vicin- ity, in which the Pine Tree company is interested. I. S. Boyer, who has been visit- ing at his home in this city for several weeks past, departed this morning for Minneapolis, and from the latter place he will shortly leave for Spokane, which city he will make bis headquarters while he is handling the northwestern agency for the Colonial Manufacturing com- pany. Mr. Boyer is doing very well, financially, in the “far northwest™ Fancy fruit for the table or sick room always at Peterson’e. Non-residents, who spend the summer months in Bemidji, are beginning to arrive in the city and are making arrangements for getting their places ready for occupancy within the next few days. Among the number who have arrived are the following, who came from-Grand Forks last night: J. W. Boss, Judge Charles F. Templeton, James Ken- nedy, Charles W. Coolley and A. A. Bruce. These gentlemen are -inter- ested at Grand Forks Bay and will soon have their places in readiness for the summer months. "Nlmun. Every Piece.” JowiiEys Chocolate Bon-Bons For Sale Only at PETERSON’S EYE - GLASSES Waffle Supper and Sale. The ladies of the Norwegian Lutheran church will serve supper in the I, O. O. F. hall Wednes- day, May 19, beginning at 5 o'clock, The ladies will serve cream waffles and maple syrup, not mentioning other good things to eat. The ladies will also have many good and useful articles on sale during the afternoon and evening. Everybody is cordially invited. Supper 25 cents. For Gomfort, Rest and’ ease of your eyes as well as forim-, provement “of vision SHUR-ONs, when fitted by us with a pair of ac- curately prescribed lens-: es, gain for you a degrez of comfort not to be found with other style eyeglasses. DRS. LARSON & LARSON | SPECIALISTS OFFICE OVER POSTOFFICE North Carolina at Mersina. Mersina, May 15—The American cruiser North Carolina has arrived Mr. Aubol is finding the law pretty | falling ment of the government is con-|g2 ing on a G. N. freight train for Bag-|#! for circulars and testime his home at[Adflt&:yFJ GKENEY&CO. Toledo, Ohln. here from Guantanamo bay, Cuba, by way of Gibraltar. She comes for the protection of American interests. The cruiser Montana, which came across the Atlantic with the North Carolina, is headed for Alexandretta, where she iz expected to arrive Sunday. New Train on Exhibition. ‘Tacoma, Wash., May 15.—The first Great Northern train ever seen in Ta- coma was inspected by 2,976 persons in six hours. The train was one of the ten de luxe outfits-built by the Great Northern for its Oriental lim- ited service, which will operate direct between Tacoma and Chicago bégin- ning May 23. Express Car Destroyed. Pittsburg, May 15.—An Adams Ex- press company car on the Pennsyl- vania road caught fire here a few min- “utes before leaving for the East and ‘was almost totally destroyed, with its contents. The loss is said to be heavy. The cause of the fire has not. been ascertained- There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For a great many. years doctors pronounced it a local ase and prescril 1 | rem=dies, and by constantly to cure with local Lreltment. Pro- nounced it incurable. Science has provea catarrh to be a constitutional disease and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Hall’s Catarrh Cure, manufactured J, With the above machine your Car- pets, Rugs, Upholstered Furniture and and cleaned without being moved from the room and regardless of the weather Work Dane at Reasosabls Prices F. E. SECAR At fr el Vaon, e, b o mu s\n-tacelot the system: They offer one. hnndrafl dollars for any_case lt flfl.l to cure. ‘Take Hall's Family Pills for constivation. A advice. Follow it. He knows. 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We are exclusive agents for the HEATH AND MILLIGAN PAINT which is recognized the country over as the most durable, best looking and most satisfactory in every respect of any Pant on the market today, the result of 40 . years' experience and honest endeavor to produce an article that is a repeater on merit alone. HEATH AND MILLIGAN PAINT what he thinks about willing to let the Paint talk for itself after we call your atteation to it pice is a little more than is asked for some brands of pretended pure paints on the market, determine whether it is real economy to use that inferior We take lice of House Paints, the largest line of colors in the city. A complete line of Varnithes, Oils, Lead, Zinc an] all the other paint specialties, s well as a first-class line of brushes for all purposss, and all Finishes, the kind that sticks to the wall and not to the clothing and does A20 0 page book giving the ins and outs of painting mailed J. CORMONTAN & HANSON Postoffice Corner [The Model We will also run our Sae and 25c¢ celebrated Wilson A. LUDINGTON Aflmd‘ixlyuselmrprem? Don’tknow-mcfly what to [Ask him i he endorses Ayer's Hair Vigor for falling. do? not consult your doctor? Isn’t your hair worth it? hair, hair tonic and - veconfidmce lns Lol mass: 106 Second Street Dry Cleaning of and Gents’ Clothing, Rugs, Carpets, Also Sponging Tt you are planning to buy a watch be sure to see my line. I have everything in the watch line, hunting and open face, solid gold, 25 and 20 year gold filled. Prices given here are for 6 size 25 year case shown in cut. Lady Waltham 15 jewel Elgin or Waltham. 7 jewel Elgin or Waltham.. Prices in 20 year case will be about $5 less GHAS. L. CGUMMER, Jeweler Postoffice Corner, Bemidji nouncement THE OWL DRUG STORE Dainty Things at our Fountain DRUGGISTS BEMIDJI All our hos2, noted for its standard of quality and style, lues and $20 fo $30 cheviots Model for Good Clothes” Ask your neighbor who has used it; we are The but be honest with yourself and grade. Botter be safe than sorry. pride in calling your attention to our large the popu'ar colors of Sanitary Wall _motpeel off. free for the asking. Color cards on request. The I.eadmg Hardware Man