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

THE BEMID.J1 Y PIO VOLUME 7. NUMBER 49. . BEMIDJL, anr.sofl,. TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 15, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH FIREMEN REMEMBERED DEPARTED AT GREENWO0OD Memorial Sunday Was Observed by Members Bemidji Fire Department.—Services at Greenwood Cemetery and the Presbyterian Church. Firemen Buried at Greenwood. GEORGE FULLER, died 1903. WILLIAM CARLISLE, Thanksgiving, 1906. JOHN WASHBURN, Oct. 9, 1908. J. M. STAFFORD, June 8, 1909. I The firemen’s memorial services, which wete held at the Greenwood cemetery and at the Presbyterian church Sunday were attended by a large number of local firemen and proved to be very interesting and impressive. The firemen met at the head- quarters in the city hall in the after- noon and went to Greenwood, where the following program was carried out: Prayer—Rev. ]J. H. Deniston. Reading—By Department. Address—Rev. J. H. Deniston. Benediction. Decorating graves of deceased firemen. The address of Rev. Deniston was a very able effort. He spoke, in part, as follows: “The inauguration of this Fire mens’ Memorial Day is certainly most fitting and I believe that its observance will become common and general. Itisin keeping with the American spirit that it should be and, now that the beginning has been made, the American people will not be slow in recognition of such an annual service of the work and bravery of their firemen. “In every community property that is endangered and, often, lives that might be lost by the demon of fire are preserved and saved by work and daring that call for the best of manhood’s strength and courage. Macaulay has said that we all love the hero because every per- son is at heart a hero in embryo. Hence, the daring deed has always called forth admiration for its doer. And he who in fighting fire in re- sponse to duty’s call, has faced danger upon t!xe ladder and death within the flames is asmuch a hero as he who has faced bullets upon the battle field. “We honor those who have fought our country’s battles, the keroes of all our wars, and justly so. It is their due. But it is a valuable national asset, this honor of the brave and admiration for the hero. For bravery, wherever found, begets bravery, and valor, valor. We are all braver for having seen bravery and more valorous for having honored valor. And the man who has scaled the wall of a burning building and rescued from the flames a human being, who otherwise must have died, is as brave, and as much a hero, as the soldier who has faced a bayonet] charge or who has stood the shock of war before the cannon’s mouth. And there is this compari- son to be made in favor of the fire- men; barring all the glory that may come to men who fight and die in war in defense of right or in support of a just cause, those who brave war fight to slay men, to end some buman life, while those who brave fire fight to save men and to pro- long some human life. “Such work as is the firemen’s the preservation of noble architecture, the defense of houses, the homes of women and children and often times the saving of human life itself, it seems to me, should call forth the greatest courage and - the finest quality of daring possible for men to give in any cause. Believing that it does and that the firemen of the land live useful and noble lives when living true to duty in their impor- tant calling, I join praise to praise and give honor with honor, where others have spoken it before, in memory of these men who have tallen from the ranks of the living to find rest in the realms of the dead. They were brothers who felt the cry of human need. - Letus be Christian men who feel for them the sad human thrill which bespeaks for us the brother’s gratitude.” E. H. Cornwall delivered an ad- dress to the firemen, which was as follows, and is given by request of some of the fire laddies: “Ladies and gentlemen, friends and brother firemen: “We are assembled here this Sabbath afternoon to perform a duty to our departed brother firemen. “A day has been set apart by humanity to commemorate the acts and deeds of those who have carried the rifles; but no day had been set apart for those who carried the lantern or those who carried the hose. It appears to me that, in this matter, humanity is indeed neglect- fulin its duty towards the firemen of the land. - Onthat day we find the school children strewing flowers on the graves of the army who carried the rifles. “The same cemeteries have the graves of the firemen who did equally as many heroic deeds, and their graves were not decorated. I am not drawing this comparison to detract in any way from the great acts of patriotism and valor that weré per- formed by the ‘boys in blue’ in ’61, but I am simply drawing the com- parison to illustrate if possible what humanity is doing for one and not doing for the other. “Though history may fail to record your deeds and your doings; though people may fail to recognize your deeds; in spite of all that, even if all has been neglected, do your duty. Because, just as sure as the firemen of Bemidji, of the nation, and of the world, continue to do their duty in future as in the past, so sure the day will come that the acts, deeds and devotion to duty of the firemen shall be recognized by humanity as well as the deeds of the army that carried the rifle. “A fireman may have to die to save the life of his fellow man, yet he may not receive the approval of the people. But if you have done your duty, as you should have done it, that is the greatest reward. But it is not the reward; it is the thought of having done your duty. It is thus with all the great men of ages, and it will be so with you. “At the State Firemen’s conven- tion held at Mankato in 1908, the second Sunday in June was design ated as firemen’s memorial day. And it is for the purpose of paying re- spects to our departed brothers (G. Fuller,” W. B. Carlysle, Jobn Wash- burn and J. M. Stafford) that we are assembled here today. Fratern- ally, the firemen of our little city stand solid and in the lead, ever ready to care for their sick or dis- abled brothers and the widows and orphans,” The service held at the Presby- terian church in the evening were as follows: Selection—Choir. Prayer—Rev. S. E. P. White. Solo—A. Rood. Selection—Choir. Address—Rev. S. E. P. White. Selection—Choir. Benediction. The address delivered by Rev. White is spoken of very highly as being appropriate and well given, At the Presbyterian Church Saturday Evening, June 18. Mr. Sansone is before everything an intellectual player, emotional, but never sensuous in his art, fiery, but with the fire of the intellect. His musicianship is of a high order, to the old masters. Players of Mr. Sansone’s type can dazzle and inter- pret, and happily, for his hearers, Mr. Sansone prefers to interpret.— St. Paul Dispatch. manifesting itself in a fine devotion ] There'’s No Information of Pulmc Nature. s The Piqneer has been criticised because of alleged negligence in not publishing(as did some Twin- city papers)information -concerning the alleged indictment of certain county officials. Prior to adiournment of court on Saturday, in answer to a question as to whether there had been any in- dictments returned against members of the board of county commission- ers of Beltrami county and the county auditor, as had been reported in Twin City and Duluth Papers, Judge Stanton replied: “There have been no arraign- ments for any offense such as has been charged in the articles pnb- lished in the Twin City and Duluth papers, and there is no information regarding . the same of a public nature which the court could give out.” . “If any such indictments had been returned there is no possible way for the public to absolutely know the facts except through the indes” cretion of some public official.” Owls Meeting Tuesday Evening. A regular meeting of the Ameri- can Order of Owls will be held in the Eagles hall. Tuesday evening, commencing at~ 8 o'clock, -All members are requested to be pres- ent as business of importance will be transacted, A STATE BFFIEIAL 10 EXAMINE CITY'S BOOKS The Deadlock 1s Broken and John Hanson Appointed Alderman from Second Ward. At a meeting of the city council, held in chambers last evéning, the city “dads” unamimously passed a resolution authorizing the public ex- aminer to go over the books of the city clerk and the city treasurer and report their condition to the council, The deadlock which has existed for the past two weeks in regard to the election of a successor to W. C. Klein as alderman from the second ward, was broken last evening, both sides compromising in the appoint- ment of John Hanson to succeed Mr. Klein. The council had been divided four and four for the appoint- mentof S. C. Bailey and A. A. Melges. Mr. Hanson is a well- known résident of this city and will be a good and painstaking official in the administration of city business. The council decided to purchase the much-needed fire hose for the local fire department and contracts were entered into for the purchase of 500 feet of Eureka Paragon fire hose from the Eureka Fire Hose company of New York for $500, and for 1,000 —Alvin Frost, Secretary. feet Triplex Triple Jacket Cotton fire hose at a cost of $870 from the W. Nott company of Minneapolis, the hose to be delivered within thirty days. This hose, together with the new waterworks system which is being installed, will give Bemidji the best fire protection of any city in this part of the state. K. P. Meeting Tonight. Regular meeting Bemidji Lodge, No. 168, at Castle hall, Masonic block, this evening. All members are urged to be pres- | ent, and visiting brothers are invited to attend. 5 —D. D. Miller, C. C. Croon Pays Fine to City. Yesterday afternoon, in munici- pal court, J8hn Croon, who con- ducts the Nicollet hotel and saloon, plead guilty to the charge of rum- ning a disorderly house, and was assessed the sum of $25 and costs, which he paid into the city treasury. Raymond and Delmont *‘Make Good.” Raymond and Delmont are un- excelled as comedians, acrobats, singers and dancers and they played to a large appreciative crowd at the Majestic Theater last night. The above is only a part of the excel- lent program put on at the Majestic. WERE HELD Exercises appropriate to Flag Day were held at Masonic hall last night, under the auspices of Be- midji Lodge, No. 1052, B.P.O. Elks, the local lodge using for the first time the new-created services inauagurated but recently- for the use-of the lodge. As the Elks is an exclusively 1*Uncle Sam” order, the grand lodge decided that the order should observe June 14th (Flag day) asan especially designated day of observ- ance by the Elks, and the exercises apparel. 'GREAT REDUCTION SALE CONTINUING TILL JULY IST AT THE BAZAAR STORE Closing Out Our Annex Stock We are going to close out our entire Annex Stock and will sell our extensive line of China, Glassware, Art Goods, Granites, Household Utensils, etc., at EXACTLY.COST.. Slashing Discounts in our Dress Goods Dept. Summer days are here. With them comes a demand for seasonable Just at this time we are making marked reductions on the thousand and one things needed during the summer season. only only -only only only One lot Banner Batiste, per yard One lot Apron Check, per yard Oae lot Ripple Silk, per yard Wash Coods One lot Tasma Batiste, per yard One lot Imported Ginghams, regular price 35¢_ per yard,only.........0..s One lot Dress Ginghams, during sale, per yard, sile price 3 for One lot Ladies’ Vests, regular price 15¢ each, LADIES SUMMER UNDERWEAR 20¢ Hosiery Bargains One lot Misses' Hosiery, all sizes, regular price 20c, sale price 2 pairs for i 25c Ribbon Specials Plain Ribbons, all colors and widths, Lot 1. price 20c to 35¢, sale price.. Lot 2 Fancy Ribbons in fancy and floral de- 23 c signs, regular price up to 50c, sale price......... - 16¢ Dress Skirts A large number of handsome skirts in all the late styles and materials. During these at 25 per cent discount. our sale we will offer Muslin Underwear A dainty and elaborate line which we will sell, during sale at 25 per cent discount. Notions All the latest fads in Bags, Belts, Brushes; Buckles, Fancy Hair Ornaments, Pins, up-to-date line in the city, but space will not permltA our enumerating farther. etc. We have the most Out-of-fown Patrons Given Especial Atiention. Tt BAZAA 'BEEMIDJI, MINNESOTA STORE ’ - ELK FLAG DAY EXERCISES LAST EVENING Members of the G. A. R. and Circle Attended in Body.— Exercises Were from Ritual, and Were Very Patriotic in Character. as written for the use of the order are extremely patriotic and beautlful . in construction. The committee having in charge the meeting, had the ball very tastefully decorated with different- sized flags, with emblems of the th€ order displayed very prominently, the whole making abeautifuleffect in blending the national red, white and blue. Members of R. H. Carr Post, G A. R, and Major Wilkinson Circle of this city attended the meeting in a body and occupied front seats which had been reserved for them, applauding very liberallv when the different parts were read. F. S. Lycan, exalted ruler of Bemidji Lodge, presided, and was assisted by the other officers of the lodge, who occupied their stations as follows: E. H. Jerrand, past exalted ruler; John C. Parker, esteemed leading knight; Dr. J. T. Tuomy, esteemed loyal knight; M. S. Gillette, secretary; A.\E. Barker, esquire. The - different officers answered their questions, as expounded by the exalted ruler, and Past Exalted Ruler E. H. Jerrard read the very patriotic “History of Our Country’s Flag,” following briefly the various stages of the national emblem from its first inception. The bell, with its red roses, white lillies and violets, was placed to- gether with appropriate lines from different officers, and made a very pretty effect. The clock with its tolling of eleven strokes, which is emblematic of departed brothers, was tolledina darkened hall,«with pleasing effect. Judge C. W. Stanton, who isa member of the local lodge, read the “Tribute to the Flag,” from the ritual. This piece is one of the best-written efforts on the national colors that hasever appeared in print. The judge read®the piece with splendid voice and was cheered to the echo. Exalted Ruler Lycan stated that it had becn the intention to have had addresses from two Elks of state-wide reputation,» who £ were present in the city, but that the gentlemen had declined to be present, and after singing *‘America,” the audience was dismjssed. Announcement. After traveling for 4 months over the greater part of Iowa and Illionis Jooking for a good location. I have decided there is no place with a more promising future than Bemidji, the greatest town in North=~ ern Minnesota and have located here, purchasing the J. A, Luding ton Hardware stock. Will be glad to welcome all old customers and hope to gain many new ones. 1 shall keep a complete up-to-date stock, High grade, yuick sales and smfll' profits. Our Motto. Yours for business A: B. Palmer. Successor to J. A. Ludington. - Phone 250. - Gollmar Circus .llily 1. A. D. McIntyre, advance agent for the Gollmar Bros.’ circus was in the city yesterday and made arrange- ments for the appearance here the “big tented shows” on Thurs-, day, July 1.