Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 13, 1909, Page 1

D . ‘ & THE BEMIDJI MINNESOTA HISTORICAL | SOCIETY, VOLUME 7. NUMBER 72. WHY THIS DELAY GETTING MONEY FOR COUNTY BONDS Bond Company and St. Paul Bank Continually Raising Technical Points Which Appear Trivial. —Conditions Have All Been Complied With, Why has the Security Trust com™ pany of St. Paul and the Farwell Trust company of Chicago, together with the Capital National Bank of St. Paul, continually placed obstacles in the way of County Treasurer French in his efforts to draw on the $195,000 and accrued interest which was derived from the sale of the Beltrami county bond issue, which was purchased by the Security Trust company? Apparently, the delay has been one essential thing which the pur- chasers of the bonds have consider- ed necessary, and they have raised all kinds of technical objections to the manner in which the minor requirements of the procedure of the bund issue have been complied with. All of the suggestions and regula- tions promulgated by the trust com- pany were complied with, the last requirement being a resolution adopted by the board of county It would appear that the delay caused by the trust company and the Capital National Bank was entirely uncalled for. Mr. French delivered the bonds and has in his possession a receipt for the bonds, and no objections were raised by the bank as to their legality. At the same time, the bank issued a certificate of deposit to Mr. French in the sum of $196,341.13 to the credit of Beltrami county tobe paid on demand upon orders. properly exe- cuted by the treasurer or his deputy. This would indicate that there was no hitch whatever in the arrange- ments for the payment of orders on funds derived from the sale of the bonds. Mr. French assumed that the legality of the bonds had been passed upon. There has been quibbling ever since and it appears that the money is on deposit at the Capital National Bank subject to the whims of the Security Trust company’and ‘the commissioners at a regular session and it now appears that the names of the Security Trust company of St. Paul and the Farwell Trust com- pany of Chicago were not placed in their proper positions. This was no fault of the county board, as the resolutions were furnished by the trust company and were adopted exactly as given to the commission- ers. The trust company claimed that its legal representative at Chicago would not approve the bonds until the resolutions were changed. This wss apparently child’s play, and was no reason why the money had not been forthcoming. In order to bring the matter to a “head” County Treasurer French made a draft, last Friday, on the Capital National Bank of St. Paul, through tne Lumbermens National Bank of this city, and for the pur- pose of placing the bank on record whether that institution would abide by the certificate of deposit issued to Mr. French and pay checks as drawn by the county treasurer. The draft was refused payment. On July 9 the Security Trust com- pany wrote a letter to Mr. French saying that they had received a telegram from the Farwell Trust company ot Chicago, which is a party to the bond issue, saying that they expected to write that night releasing the Beltrami county funds. Mr. French stated that he received no notice of the releaseof the money. Farwell Trust company, rather than to the order of the county treasurer of Beltrami county. Mr. French wrote a sharp letter to the ‘Capital National Bank and also the Security Trust company asking for what reason they were withholding the funds; that he could see no reason why Beltrami county should pay 10} per cent. on its indebtedness -and the Capital National Bank and the Security Trust company derive the benefit, stating ‘that he would give notice and call in the warrants and draw on the: bank, following “with the draft on-the 9th, the draft not being honored. Vesterday, the board of county commissioners changed the resolu- tion which they had adopted.at a previous meeting, at the.request of the bond company, changinj: )E‘e place where the bonds are payable from the Central Trust company to the Farwell Trust company, thereby complying with the most recent request, and apparently removing every' technical objection to the turning over of the money due on the sale of the bonds. Assistant Attorney General Smith, who isin the city, says that Attorney General Simpson predicts that since the adoption of this most recent resolution, the funds will be released at the Capital National bank and subject to the order of County Treasurer French Wednesday, or Thursday at the latest. IS FINEST LOT OF BLAGK BASS EVER SHOWN HERE Dr. Palmer “‘Chaperoned” a Party to Portage Lake Who Had the Best of Success. One of the finest catches of black bass ever brought to Bemidji was exhibited last evening by a party of which Dr. Palmer was the “chap- eron.” The bass were large, plump fellows and created exceeding covetuous- ness in the minds of several gentle- men we wot of who have been bass fishing on occasions divers and sun- dry, this summer, and failed to get even a bite. Dr. Palmer, who was accompanied by his father-in-law, H. Celleyham of Minneapolis and D. J. Strauss of Minneapolis, auditor for the Twin City Rapid Transit company, went to Portage lake, near Jenkins, which is undoubtedly one of the finest bass lakes in northern Minnesota. ‘The party fished, and fished, and fished; and they swam in the lake, camped on the shore and thoroughly enjoyed their outing as only city men, who are overburdened with business cares, can when they go out for a “time.” : Itis said that Strauss possesses an East Indian relic which acts as an irresistible charm on fish, more especially black bass, and it was not until this forenoon that the other members of the party discovered that all he had to do was to attach this charm on his line when he could pull out fish so rapidly that his arm was nearly paralyzed. A friend of the Pioneer, who was fishing in a secluded spot in Port- age Lake, got a snap shot of Strauss when he pulled out his first fish, and we reproduce it elsewhere. Mrs. Millette Dead. Word has been received from Minneapolis by Mrs. John Armstrong to the effect that Mrs. P. H. Mil- lette, ‘her daughter-in-law, died at Minneapolis last Sunday from tuber- culoses. : Mr. and Mrs. Millette lived in this city some time prior to last January, when Mrs. Millette was taken to Minneapolis with the hope of benefitting her health. She failed steadily until Sunday, when the final end came. Ask to see our new colored drap- ings, Dundee, figured and plain, burlaps and new curtain mulls. The Berman emporium, New Fire Officers at Cass Lake. Cass Lake, July 13,—(Special to Pioneer.)—The annual meeting and election of the Cass Lake Fire department was held at the hall Monday evening and the following were elected officers: Chief, Pat Cain; first assistant chief, Dan Lilly; second assistant chief, Clayton Henderson; secretary, D. V. Wardner; treasurer, Al Marshiek. The officers’of the relief associa- tion were elected as follows: President, A. F. Ittner; vice presi- dent, H. Blattman; secretary, D. V. Wardner; treasurer, Al Marshiek; executive committee—E. F. Miskella, Charles Nelson and R. M. Funck. All those interested in the forma- tion of a local Scotch society and who desire to participate in the annual Scotch picnic are requested to meet at Hugh Dickie’s tailor shop at 8:30 o’clock on Wednesday even- ing, for the purpose of talking over the preliminary plans for the picnic, Hosiery One lot factory line Wash One lot Wash Goods, Hair Ping while they last, each Scotch Meeting Wednesday Evening. ® : Ladies’ Canvas Slippers One lot Ladies’ tan. Canvas Slippers, regular price $1.75, sale price One lot Ladies’ white Canvas Slippers, regular $1.50 grade, sale price i 9sc of Ladies’ and Children’s Hos= iery at surprisingly low prices. yard. Good values at 1o and 12l4c. |} Notions 2 doz. Ladies’ Shell Pins for 15¢ HAIR ROLLS ....... 19¢ -each 7 PUBLIC EXAMINERS ARE IN BIG DEMAND Requests Made of Cnuniy finml to Send Examiners to Audit Books of Some Officials. COUNTY BOARD IS CONSIDERING A LOT OF IMPORTANT BUSINESS School Petitions and Road Communica- tions Considered.—Examiner’s Report Presented. The board of county commission- ers convened Tuesday morning at the regular July meeting and heard . BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 13, 1909, a contract to build about oné and one-fourth miles of road in the ‘Town of Eland, on 'the section lines between sections 19'and 30 and 20 and 29, said road tobe 12 feet wide on each side of -the section line, road to be stumped and stumps and stones taken out of the road bed with ditches on each side of the road, all hills to be cut down to a grade of not over ten per. cent, appeared before the board and stated that he thought the road was completed and asked the board to make final allowance to him. Harry Proval of Kelliher, who said that he represented the resi- dents of the Town of Eland, was present and he stated that the work on the road, in his judgment, was not quite complete, according to the contract. : After listening to statements made by Mr. Olson and Mr. Proval, the board passed a resolution authorizing a number of petitions and acted upon other importapt matters. O. B. Olson, who had been given $1.39 One lot Children’s Barefoot -Sandals, sizes 4! fo 2 inclusive samples Goods while they last, 514c per County Surveyor Roy K. Bliler to FORTY CENTS PER MONTH COUNCIL HELD. MEETING IMPORTANT LAST EVENING Bur_eka Hose Company Again Furnishes Inferior Hose.— Defective Sidewalk Ordered Repaired.—Justice Slo- cum Must Give Up Dockets. In a report submitted by City Engineer M. D. Stoner at the meet- ing of the city council last even- ing, Mr. Stoner set out in detail, giving descriptions of lots and blocks, the defects in sidewalks built by J. H. Crouch last year. This report was accepted by the council and the city clerk authorized to notify Mr. Crouch of such defects and request him to “‘make good” his contract with the city. Mr. Stoner also called the atten- [Continued on Last Page.) 'THE BAZAAR STORE FROM JULY 7th TO JULY 20th Prices will be greatly reduced on the below enumerated articles. Our low prices, combined with the quality of our goods in- sures a ready disposal of them. Come early and get your pick. Ghildren’s. Canvas Slippers One lot Children’s Canvas Slippers, $1.00 and $1.25 regular price, sale price One lot Children’s white Canvas Slippers, reduced from $1, sale price Just Arrived---A handsome line of Linen Pongees, very handsome for Skirts or Suits. Only 25¢ per yard during sale. sale. Notions Hair Brushes choice for, c grade, at........ 20c One lot Hair Brushes, your The only original dry cleaner for Gloves, 15¢ Everything on our 10-cent Counters now 7c Everything on- our 5-cent Gounters at 3ic Don't miss this opportunity of buying Grockery at Bed Rock Prices it BAZAAR STORE ~July 7th to 20th , sale price 59¢ Ll One lot Ladies and Children’s Summer Footwear fo be closed out ata GREAT REDUCTION e T RR VTS TP SR nont DR R & DICRE RSN Gauze Underwear One lot broken sizes in Gauze Vests, Pants and Union Suits at cut prices toclose out our line | ers, etc., etc. “Muslin Underwear Large discounts on our Mus- lin Gowns, Skirts, Corset Cov- Laces Torchon Laces only 3c ‘per yard during this Notions leather goods. Price, each Closing Out Our Annex Stock Everything must be sold in our Annex---Fancy Chinas, Open Stock, Granites, etc., etc. A Few of Our Specials: Patent Bread Mixers.................. $1.50 tion of the council to the matter of 89c¢ Soiloff Shoes and all 25¢ B e B ) an ordinance governing the con- struction of cement walks within the city limits, and City Attorney Gibbons was authorized to draft such ordinance and present samie at some future meeting. The committee having in charge the buying of additional hose for the fire department reported that 500 feet of hose had been received from the Eureka Fire Hose company and that it was not up to the stand- ard, either in weight or texture. The council authorized the return of the hose to the Eureka company. The council decided to defer until next spring and putting in of a waterworks system for the use of Greenwood cemetery, this action be- ing . based on a report submitted by City Engineer Stoner, in which Mr. Stoner stated that 3100 feet of the 1% inch pipe could be laid from the end of Fifteenth street to the cem- | tery at approximately the same cost as putting in a windmill, digging a well, etc., for the cemetery could be done. This system would be in- ‘stalled early next spring. “The council approved the bond of J. G. Robinson, for installing pumping machinery. in the sum of $6,500,. with the National Surety Company as surety. Street Commissioners Miller sub- mitted a. requisition for 300 feet of tamarack planks for a new floor on the bridge at the south end of Bemjdji avenue. o The application of €, A. Battles for a plumber’s license was granted and: his bond with the National, . | Surety. . company as surety was accepted. . E. A. Hewett’s application to locate his fruit car and shooting gallery on the street somewhere near the corner of Fourth and Beltrami was rejected. The street commissioner - was authorized to fill the grade on the boulevard on the south side of Dr. Marcum’s property on Eighth street, the city having reduced the boule- vard below grade. The city attorney was authorized to compel M. G. Slocum, a former justice of "the peace, to leave all justice dockets with the clerk of court, Mr. Slocum not having com- plied with a similar request made by the council some time ago. Sealed bids will be received for the construction of a pumping house, bids to be opened at the meeting of the council July 26th. Nofice to Housemovers. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Independent . School District No. 60, .Blackduck, Minn., will, at a meeting to be held on Friday evening, July 16, at8 o’clock p. m., at the office of the un- signed, receive sealed bids for the moving of the old school building from its present location to the northeast corner of the school block. Further particulars may be had by calling on C. W. Conway, chairman of the committee, or on the under- signed. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of Education, Dated July 7, 1909. E. L. Oberg, Secretary, Blackduck, Minn, Attention, Boat Club Members. All members of the Bemidji Boat Club are requested to attend the meeting to be held at the Markham -hotel Wednesday evening. .The sports committee has an import'ant report to make. Be sure and bring with you an application for 2 new member. ~Dr. G. M. Palmer, Commodore. Misses Elizabeth and Dorotha Wise, whom William Betts says have been this city and at Fowlds, departed this morning for their home at Minneapolis. ‘“‘reconnoitering” in_ i