Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 8, 1909, Page 1

e a1 i 116115830 O Historical S ¢ iLeimas dhi EER e T MINNESOTA HlSTORICAL SOCIETY. /VOLUME 7. NUMBER 68. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 8, 1900, - FORTY CENTS PER Moivm FIREMEN'S TOURNAMENT ‘TO BE HELD HERE, 1910 Bemidji Firemen Attended Tournament at Crookston and Did Fairly Well. —Earl Geil Elected President and 3 M. F. Cunningham Chosen Secretary. - The sixth annual tournament of the Northwestern Minnesota Fire- men’s Tournament association will be held in Bemidji next year, the delegates which were in attendance 4 the tournament which was held in Crookston Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday having awarded this city superiority over the other entries in this contest. The Crookston running team won the banner hose race on Monday. The events in which the Bemidji department participated resulted as follows: Association hook and ladder race EARL GEIL, Chief Bemidji Fire Dept., Elected President Tournament Association. that honor. In awarding the next tournament to Bemidji, the associa- tion elected as president, Earl Geil, chief of the Bemidji Fire Depart- ment, and M. F. Cunningbham was chosen as secretary. H. W. Thune of Ada was elected as vice-president and Thomas R. Johnstone of Crooks- ton was elected treasurer. The selection of Bemidji was in response to the invitation of the members of the Bemidji department, who assured the many firemen rattending the Crookston tournament that they would be given the best that Bemidji can afford in the line of hospitality, which means a whole lot, as “Big Bemidg” has an envi- able reputation as an entertainer. The tournament at Crookston, which was concluded yesterday afternoon, was one of the most suc- cessful events of its kind ever held in the state, and much credit is due ‘Thomas R. Johnstone, the secretary, for the success. The Bemidji team did not partici- pate in the first day’s races (Mon- day) but entered every event Tues- day and Wednesday. Altogether the team did fairly well, considering their crippled condition, -especially Ray Dennis, who won the coupling contest with ease, showing great —Warren, Red Lake Falls and Crookston tied for first place and in the run-off Crookston and Warren again tied and decided to divide first money; Red Lake Falls third and Bemidji fourth. Ladder climbing—Harry Schmidt of Crookston and Pete Boleau tied, Schmidt winning in the run-off with Ecklund of Warren third. Combination hook and ladder race —Red Lake Falls first, Crookston second, Warren third and Bemidji fourth. Coupling contest—Dennis of Be- midji first; Schmidt of Crookston and Ecklund of Warren second, Taralseth of Warren third. The 100-yard foot race was won by Staska of Warren in 10 seconds flat with Garceau of Red Lake Falls second. Flag race—Red Lake Falls first, Bemidji second, Crookston third, Warren fourth. The time in this race was 65 and 2-5 seconds, making a new world record for that race. Hub-and-hub race—Red Lake Falls first, Warren second, Crooks- i ton and Bemidji tied for third and divided the money. Wet race—Crookston first, Red Lake Falls second, Bemidji third, Warren fourth. B R EEEEEEEEEEE————————— GARRY OPERA GHAIRS. A New Feature of the Yankee Robin- son Shows. No show touring the country to- day has the character of seats Shows. The grandstand, the latest achievement in the seat ling, is bound to meet with great favor with the patrons of the big show, The grandstand consists of one thousand opera chairs, every one of which 15 numbered. The re- served scats are also numbered, the same as an opera house, and when you purchase a grandstand or reserve seat ticket, your ticket will bave the number, row and section printed thereon. No matter how late you come to the circus your seat wiil be held for you. For the convenience of the patrons of the theater, grandstand and reserve scats will be placed on sale on the morning of the ex- at the ticket wagon at Bemidji Thursday July 22. carried by the Yankee Robinson hibition, so as to ‘avoid the rush | @ AN ADJOURNED TERM OF COURT IS BEING HELD Several Cases Were Considered by Judge Stanton, in Chambers, - In This City. " The h regular February term of the district court has been held the last two days and a number of court cases of minor importance have been heard and submitted. An absolute divorce was granted Mrs. McCutcheon from her husband, Mr. McCutcheon. Judge Stanton has seta number of cases for hearing as follows: Fred M. Lang vs. A. A. Carter, set for July 26th. This case arises from the former partnership of the firm of Lang & Carter. Immediately following this case, the case of W. G. Schroeder et al vs. J. P. Lahr et al, will be tried by the court. In this case there is a dispute as to the value of a party wall between the two brick buildings owned by the plaintiff and defend- ant, at the corner of Fourth street and Minnesota avenue. Following this case will be that of J. P. Omich and Harry Young, doing business as the Concrete Block company vs. D. F. Johnson and Ole Anderson, Messrs. Omich and Young seeking to recover the value of concrete blocks furnished defendants for a stone building near the corner of Second street and Bemidji avenue. At the completion of the above cases that of the Northland Produce company vs. Major Bros. will be tried.” Judge Stanton has also set the case of the Northland Produce company vs. A. D. Stephens, as trustee, for August 3. The cases against the Pine -Tree Lumber company, in which the county seeks to enforce collection of taxes alleged to be due on certain lands of the Pine Tree Lumber com- pany for the years 1906 and 1907, adjourned session of the comes up for hearing August 5, ‘and will probably occupy about ten days of the court’s time in the hearing of evidence offered by the lumber company. The lumber company, in answer to the suit, alleges. that its ‘valuation is in.excess of other lands of similar character. These tax cases are of long standing, and some $35,000 is involved. The determin-|. ation of the court in the settlement of the cases no doubt will determine what is the settlement for this and other companies’ involved as to their 1908 taxes. The court will be in session until August 21, there being sixteen court cases left on the docket to be -dis- posed of. Eight cases have been transferred from the general calendar to the calendar of the term to be held at Baudette, commencing August 24. The disposition of these cases will clean up the February calendar of over 140 cases, with' the exception of five jury cases, which were con- tinued until the September geperal term. Court at International Falls Judge Stanton leaves Monday evening for International Falls, where he will open the Koochiching county term of district court, The judege expects to be at Inter- national Falls for about one week, when he will be relieved by Judge McClenahan, this “being necessary on account of a number of cases coming before the court in which Judge Stanton was 1nterested in as attorney before his appointment to the bench. County” Commissioners Meet Morday. The semi-annual meeting of the board of county’ commissioners will convene at the court house Monday, July 12. Next to the annual meet- ing held in January, this is the most important meeting held by the board and at thai time consider- able routine business ‘will be trans- acted. The board will probably be in session two or three days. Local news on last page. BEMIDJI ROD AND GUN GLUB ORGANIZE FOR '08 P. ). Russell ‘Was Elected President, and Club Starts Out Under Very Auspicious Condition. + The Bemidji Rod and Gun club was permanently organized last| evening, when a meeting of local sportsmen was held in the council chambers in the city hall and much enthusiasm shown by those in attend- ance,” The organization was com- pleted by the election of the follow- ing officers: P. J. Russell, president; Dr. G. M. Palmer, vice president; V. L. Ellis, secretary; Adam E. Otto, assistant secretary; Dr. E. A. Shannon, treas- urer; F. W. Rhoda, field captain; George Kiehm, assistant field cap- tain. P. J. Russell, V. L. Ellis, Dr. G. M. Palmer, Dr. E. A. Shannon and George Kiehm were appointed a committee to prepare and submit by-laws and engage grounds fur the use of the club. The traps, pigeons. and other paraphernalia for the -use of the club have already been ordere.l and are expect:d on the ground in a few days, when the club members will begin active shooting. 5 It is expected that the club will receive a very large membership, as there are many enthusiastic sports- men in the city who desire to shoot over the traps and who have expressed a desire that a shooting tournament be held in this .city in the near future. ‘The next meeting of the club will be held after the paraphernalia arrives, and will be called by the secretary. Bemidji had a well-organized gun club five or six years ago, but the ?‘orgamzanon was_allowed to lapse and not much interest has been shown in affairs of the gun until the present time, and the newly-organ- ized club will undoubtedly thrive and be a large and prosperous one. Men’s $22.50 Men’s $25.00 $10.00 Suits $12.00 Suits $15.00 Suits $13.50 Suits $18.00 Suits $20.00 Suits DEFECTIVE PAGE Men’s $12.00 Suits now $8.95 Men’s $15.00 Suits now $9.98 Men’s $20.00 Suits now $12.95 Suits now $15.95 Suits now $16.98 Boys Long Pant Suits now $6.98 now $8.75 now $10.50 now $8.95 now $12.98 now $14.98 DON’T MISS IT! 40 pairs phy’s $6. for a pai 25 pairs ent Leat ANOTHER GREAT DROP In Men’s and Boys’ wear. A lifetimefto save money. Our Great Closing Out Sale lasts but a few days longer. chance of a One lot Men’s $10.00 to $12.00 Suits, only now $4.95 a suit Men’s Shoes Johnson & Mur- 00 and $6.50 Shoes r, $3.95 Men’s $5.00 Pat- her Shoes, a pair, $2.98 12 Off---Straw Hats---12 0ff Take your choice of any Straw Hat in the store at half of the price. A sailors to choose from. O’Leary & Bowser BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA fine line of COUNTY SCHOOL OFFICERS MEET IN CITY TOMORROW Members of School Boardfi Will Meet wi;h County Superin- “tendent Stewart,—Splendid . Program Has Been Prepared.—Public Is, Cordially Invited. The fourth annual meeting of the | Lectra, Poplar, Mont. members of ‘the School boards of 10:45-11:20—"“Compulsory Educa Beltrami county will be held in|tion C. W. Booth, Secretary School this city on Friday, July 9, when it is expected that there will be a S| large attendance of school officers from all parts of the county. Board, Turtle River. Discussion led by Supt. helland, Internatioal Falls. Music-Selected. ! 11:20-13:00-"Rural School Equip- A E W. B. STEWART, County Superintendent of Schools. A general invitation is extended to the public to attend this meeting. The following will be the program for the day: Forenoon. Welcome Address—Judge C. W. Stanton. 8:30-9:40—Visit Training School High School Building. 9:40-10:00 — Intermission and Meeting Adjourned to Court House. Music—Chorus. 10:00-10:45—"Relation of School Board to Teacher and School,” Mrs. M. E. Knappen, Chairman School Board, Tenstrike. Discussion led by Mrs. Emogene ment and Special State Aid.” T. J. Martin, Secretary School Board, Nymore. Discussion led by A. P. Ritchje, Bemidji. Afternoon. Music—Chorus, 1:30-2:00—Address, “Elements of Progress,” Rev. F. ]. Barackman, Pres. Board of - Fducation, Black- duck. 2:00-2:45—"Industrial Work and Agriculture in Rural Schools,” Supt. J. H. Hay, Thief River Falls. Discussion led by W. R. Macken- zie, Wilton. General Discussion. — e POPULAR YOUNG GOUPLE WERE MARRIED MONDAY Thomas Bisiar and Miss Viola Cousins Were Joined in Wedlock by Rev. Fr. 0'Dwyer A happy event of Monday was the marriage of Thomas Bisiar to Miss Viola Cousins, which was sol- emnized at 6 o'clock a. m., Rev. Father O’Dwyer, pastor of St. Phillip’s church, performing the marriage ceremony. The wedding was a quiet affair, there being none present but the immediate relatives of the contract- ing parties and a few invited per- sonal friends. Ernest Anderson acted as “‘best man” for the groom, while the bride was attended by Miss Emma Mar- sen, as bridesmaid; and the cere- mony was of that binding character peculiar to the Catholic faith, and was very beautiful, withal. At the conclusion of the wedding ceremony, an elegant wedding break- fast. was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.- Bisiar, parents of the groom, Dell Burgess acting 'as host to the wedding party. A sumptuous wedding dinner was also served, at the same place; and the bride and groom departed on the afternoon train for. Crookston .to spend. their honeymoon. Both bride and groom are well and favorably known in Bemidji. Thomas Bisiar is one of Bemidji’s most thorough-going straightforward young men, who has made his own way in the world, and is a leading example of whatcan be accomplished by economy, diligence and well- directed effort. The bride is a young lady of sterling worth who has wisely and discreetly improved the opportunities of life and well-fitted to be a com- panion and helpmate that will make life’s journey one of sunshine and happiness. Notice. Notice is hereby given that the partnership existing between P. J. O’Leary and W. N. Bowser, under the firm name and style of O’Leary & Bowser, will be dissolved August 1, 1909, by mutual consent, All parties indebted to said firm are requested to call and pay their hills on or before the 1st day of August, 1909, ‘and‘all persons having claims against said firm should pre- sent the same on or before said date for payment. Dated this 8th day of July, 1909. —P. J. O’Leary. —W. N. Bowser. . Band Meeting Thursday Evening, All members of Bemidji ‘band, and all who desire to become mem- bers are requested to be at armory at 8 Thursday evening. —V. L. Ellis, Manager. Subscribe for The Pioneer.