Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 2, 1909, Page 1

3 THE BEMIDJI D VOLUME 7. NUMBER 64. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 2, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH BEMIDJI LODGE OF ELKS INITIATED CIRCUS BOYS Four “Live Onmes,”” from Gollmar Bros’ Circus Were Taken Up Into the ‘‘Holy of Holies’’ and Shown the “Works.” “There was a sound of revelry by night,” last night—but the revel was of the good, wholesome kind, and was simply a large crowd of local Elks, together with a' number of visiting brethren, initiating four prominennt employes of the Gollmar Bros.” shows, who had decided to take the ‘“work” as given by Bemidji’s peerless degree team. Word had been sent out among speechless with fear of what was coming to them—and they were not disappointed; they got all that was coming to them. Asa sort of ‘““chaperonse,” the following members of the order were present at the meeting, from the circus. H. E. Tryon, press representative for Gollmar Bros.; Frank H. Webb, ticket seller; G. H. Messick, adver- the “browsers” of the “herd” that their united services were needed to duly impress upon the circus fellows the solemnity and awfulness of the occasion—and the “bunch” responded most notably. The four candidates were given all of the sixty-eight degrees, with a few original “stunts” thrown in for good measure in order that “bucks” could tell their about it. It was necessary for the local members to wait until quite late (after the show was over) before the work of initiation could go on, and the hall was crowded when the “grand entree” was made, headed by the sacred African “bovalapus,” the cayuga eistriech and the other freaks of the degree work. The four “fawns” were the follow- ing: Thomas Holmes, side show artist; Garry Vanderbilt, clown; Albert Martinus, ticket seller; and George Wormold, boss canyassmen. The men were initiated here at the special request of the Baraboo. Wis., lodge, all four being residents of the Wisconsin lodge and having made application to join the lodge at that place. Ever since the boys filed their apolications at Barboo, they have been the recipients of much “jolly- ing” at the hands of the Elks who are traveling with the Gollmar show, with the result that when the show reached here, the prospective candi- dates were well nigh rendered the new friends tising representative for the Union Metallic Cartridge company; Harry Wirtz, assistant director; “Doc” Chapman, ticket seller; Robert Alt- man; and Thomas Ford, legal adjuster, The work of the degree team was a little the smoothest ever performed at a local meeting. The candidates lost their jovial expression and laud- ably expressed some fear as to where they would eventually end their existence, owing to laxity in obeying some of the ten commandments of the “Good Book,” during their early manhood. . But the initiations were soon over, and while everyone who saw the work was sore from head to foot through violent "expressions of merriment, there was exceeding good fellowship displayed, and the members of the local lodge dealt out hospitatity with a lavish hand. It was necessary to hasten the last portion of the work, in order that the circus people might catch their train. As he was leaving the hall, Mr. Ford, the oldest Elk in the hall, and who is a sort of “dad” for the Elks of the circus, stated, with much feeling, that he had visited every part of the United States where there were Elk lodges, but that the hospitality extended by Bemidji Lodge, No. 1052, and the work of the degree team ‘laid over” any- thinz he had yet seen. A light lunch was served during the evening, and ”there were plenty of cigars for the 'boys.” Eirst Glass - «—DButtar. i m i i, > ' BEMIDJI WILL HAVE A FINE PUMPING STATION Contract Let to St. Paul Firm for Installing New Apparatus and Remodeling Building. The preliminary work of install- ing the new pumpiug plant for the city of Bemidji will at once be taken up and the entire plant will be put in place, the building remodeled and the plant pe put in “tip-top” shape for use as rapidly as possible. The city council, at the meeting held last Monday evening, let the contract for installing the plant, the J. P. Robinson Company of St. Paul getting the contract. ‘The contract calls for the furnish- ing of one 1800-gallon centrifugal pump, directly connected with a 65- horsepower motor; one 600-gallon triplex pump, directly connected to a 50-horsepower motor; one 6-inch water meter, and all valves in the pumping station. ‘The contract was fixed at $6324, but the council withheld the right to select a smaller or larger triplex pump, when the combined flow of the two arte- sian wells is known. The building for the pumping station is yet in embryo, but the structure that will replace the old pumping station will be more in| keeping with the enlarged plant. The old building will be torn down and moved forward to the street line and made more substantial and materially larger. It is exppected that the plans will be completed by City Engineer Stoner not later than next Monday night. The advertising for bids will take a week or two, when the contract for the erection and remodeling of the build- ing will be let. With a special train secured to run from Brainerd north on the regu- lar night schedule over the M. & I. Sunday night, arriving in Bemidji Monday morning at 3:40, there is every indication that the crowd which will attend the celebration in this city next Monday will be con- siderably augmented. There are but one or two minor points where celebrations are'to be held on the M. & I. south of here, so that the, local celebration will not interfere with any “doings” down the line. The same is true north of Bemidji, and with splendid trans- portation facilities to the city a crowd of large proportions will un- doubtedly be on'hand to enjoy the most excellent program. The parade promises to be a leading feature, and many unique and comical representations will be seen, as well as several floats of more than ordinary merit, gaily decorated turn-outs, etc., headed by a fine band, militia and firemen. The business men of the city will decorate their places of busi- ness in an appropriate manner, and the City of Bemidji will be _|of their CELEBRATION JULY FIFTH ~ WILL BRING LARGE CROWD “spick and span” for the inspection of visitors. In addition to the long program of sports and races, running team of the Bemidji fire department will give an exhibition, showing what they are capable of doing - prior to going to the tournament at Crooks- ton Monday night. | ‘The boys will give an exhibition combination hook and ladder and hose race, which is one Of the most exciting races that will be run at the tournament, and one which brings out the mosc skill of firemen. Ray Dennis, who is undoubtedly the fastest hose coupler in Minne- sota, will give an exhibition of coupling. Dennis has on many occasions equaled the world’s record [Continued on Page 2.] ABORIGINEES WILL HAVE THREE-DAY CELEBRATION Red Lake Indians Will Unite With Whites in Various Sports and Pastimes, at Red Lake Agency, % Saturday-Sunday-Monday. There will be a three-day celebra- tion of the nation’s natal day at Red Lake Indian agency on Satur- day, Sunday and Monday, July 3, 4 and 5, when the white and red resi- dents of that vicinity will partici- pate in a very unique program. John G. Morrison, one of the best of them at Red Lake, is one of the managers of the celebration and he gives out the following program for the three days: Saturday Afternoon, July 3rd. Going into camp, at Agency, set- ting up teepees, etc. 6:30 p. m.—Reception of visiting Indians. styles, PERFECTLY BROS. At $10, $12, $15 MORA HATS DOUGLAS SHOES Bemidji . Model I I e The pick of AMERICA’S BEST TAILORS’ clothing stocks are shown here, in all the new’ shades of GRAY, GREEN, TAN ALUMINUM, etc., in all the new TAILORED and GUARANTEED BY GILL $12 SuIts 810 We continue to ham- mer away at the splen- did values we offer you at $10, $12 and $15. All the new things of the season. 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' There was never any reason why such a better store should not arise here; a place where the satisfaction ol each customer is made the first consideration in each transactior; where we're all working together, not to do as much as we can for ourselves, but to do as much as we can for you. we sell because we discriminate in buying be-’ fore we sell. We guara We don’t gather together simply a lot of goods we think you may be induced to buy; we have nothing here that it isn’t to your ad- vantage to buy; nothing that ought not to be sold in a high class shop. We offer values in clothes; value every day and hour; values, not incidental or occasional; you can understand and enjoy, when you buy or when you wear them. for the value-test; it’s up to you. NEW SHIRTS, NECKWEAR, ETC. To obtain perfect comfort in dress you must wear a n here in a variety of new Hats 3. Phatterson and Mallory AND SHOES BROS. We're ready always $15 t0 $30 represent perfection of style, comfort and ser- vice—$4 and $5. W.L. Douglas shoes at $3.50 Dr. Reed’s Cushion Sole shoes at $5. Waukaway and others from $2 to 8$5. Low shoesin black, tan, $2.50 to $5. ntee everything consistent value that CROSSETT SHOES red and green, CROSSETT SHOES WILSON BROS. SHIRTS 7:00 p. m. to 11:00 p. m.—Grand Indian war dance. Sunday. Afternoon, July 4th, 1:30 p. m.—Baseball, Red Lake vs Cross Lake. 3:30 p. m.—Lacrosse game, Agency vs. Little Rock Indians. 6:00 p. m.—Canoe Race. Monday, July 5th. 6:00 a. m.—Firing Federal Salute by Indian Police. 9:00 a. m.—PFarade by Indian Warriors in aboriginal costumes. 10:00 a. m.—Serenading Govern- ment Office, School and Business houses. 11:00 a. m.—Orations by Chief Nay-ay-tah-wub and Hon. Henry Funkley. 11:30 a. m. to 12:30 p. m.—Indian war dance. 12:30 p. m.—Feast, pemmican, roast dog head and baked stur- geon. 1:30 p. m.—Baseball game, Lake vs. Picked Team. 3:30 to 6:00 p.-m.—Foot race, 100 yd. dash, Purse $5.00; wheel barrow race, $1.50; potatoe race, $3.50; sack race, $1.50; three-legged race, $3.00; Red JOHN G. MORRISON, JR. tug-of-war, Red Lake vs. Little Rock, $3.00; pony race, $7.00; Boys’ foot race, $1.50; Tepee raising contest, $5.00. Boweries where dancing can be indulged in will be located in suit- able and convenient places; refresh- ment stands, where lunches, soft drinks and fruit can be had, will be on the grounds. The Indian War and other dances will be going on nearly all the time. Excursion from Bemidji to Redby on Red Lake railway, Sunday, July 4, and to Agency on steamboat “Redby.” Baseball and lacrosse games, tepee-raising contest and boat race. Mrs. Bowser Returns. Mrs. W. N. Bowser and son Eben, returned Wednesday evening from a ten days’ visit at Duluth and Ash- land, Wis,, the latter place to which they went to attend the first Holy Mass of her cousin, Rev. Peter Grumbly, who was ordained on June 25th at St. Louis. While at Ashland, Wis,, Mrs. Bowser had the pleasure of attending a family reunion of her relatives from Chicago and St. Louis. Her sister, Miss Crowley of Chi- cago, returned to this city with her and will spend her vacation here. Mrs. Bowser was delighted with her trip, especially the opportunity of being present at the Sunday services at Ashland, which were conducted by some of the best speakers and most devout men of the church and which she considered a real treat to hear. Week-End Excursions. Via the South Shore for Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland and Buffalo by rail to St. Ignace thence D. & C. N. Co."s steamers, leaving Duluth every Friday. June 4 to July 30. To Detroit and return $17.00. Limit Sept. 15th. Local news on last page.