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

THE BEMIDJ1 D ] T v - 2 ocietys - fi',stonca\ E Learniashs Y PIONEE VOLUME 7. NUMBER 74. - BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 15, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH BEMIDJI BOAT CLUB.WILL HOLD A SERIES OF RACES At Meeting Held Last Evening Club Decided on Three Re- gattas, With Three Races in Each of Three Classes of Motorboats that Are Owned Here. The Bemidji Boat club has decided to hold three regattas, beginning with next Sunday, consisting of a series of three races for each of three classes of motor boats at each regatta. These races were discussed at a meeting of the boat club which was held last evening, when the sports committee was instructed to make necessary arrangements for the regattas. The first regatta will be held Sun- day afternoon, beginning at3 o’clock, and the races will be divided into three classes, according to the speed which can be maintained by the various boats. Trophies will be awarded to the winners of each class, and already local owners of launches are taking great interest in the coming races. The races held on July 5th were very interesting and have acted as an incentive to boat owners to develop proficiency in operating their craft and there was a general desire to have more races with the boats placed in classes, making the contests more nearly equal. Itis the intention to have every boat on the lake, including launches, rowboats, sailboats, etc., lined up in front of the city dock Sunday afternoon prior to the beginning of the races in order that a large panoramic view may be taken of the entire fleet, which will number close in the neighborhood of 200 boats of all kinds. The club decided to offer a stand- ing reward of $15 for the arrest and conviction of any persons committing theft of or destroying any of the property of the club or any of its members. REVELERS ALONG LAKE SHORE SHOULD BE FINED Persons Who Are Holding Revels In| the City Limits Are Obnoxious to Good Citizens. The attention of the Pioneer has been called to the disgraceful man- ner in which several “bunches” of hoodlums have at times of late liter- ally taken possession of Diamond Point and places in the vicinity and literally turned over the beautiful woods and banks of the lake into a veritable beer garden that would make even a Milwaukeean blush. We have it from a resident of Grand Forks Bay who owns a fine summer cottage at that point that the first of the week a crowd of rowdies assembled at Diamond Point, and with a keg of beer to add incen- tive to their merriment, indulged in a revel that would disgrace the bowery in New York city. And all this happened within the city limits of Bem!dji, along one of the prettiest boulevards and public walks in this part of the state. There are also other complaints of “bums” sleeping in the park, and in a half-drunken stupor, offering insult to every passerby. A stop should be put to this; and if the city authorities have not sufficient policemen to properly pat- rol the territory along the lakeshore to Diamond Point, the city council should authorize the mayor to” em- ploy one or two more. The people living at Grand Forks Bay and along the lake-shore leading to that spot own their property, and it is within the city limits and entitled to police protection. If a few of these revelers were arrested and placed in jail for a week or ten days, it would prove highly beneficial to the moral atmo- sphere of that terrirory, which has been polluted by decidedly “undesir- able citizens.” Mrs. M. E. Smith at Family Reunion. Says the Oakes, N., D., Journal: “The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Bingham is one of happiness owing to the fact that all the children are once more under the parental roof. Mrs. Cambrom, of Miles City, Mon- tana, and Mrs. Ohland, of Billings, arrived last Friday. Mrs. M. E. Smith and two children, of Minne- sota, arrived yesterday as did Mrs. Minnie Cash and daughter, of St. Paul. H. N. Bingham returned home Friday from an extended taip to the A-Y-P exposition and ‘other coast points, while Arthur arrived today from Bismarck.” Strawberries at Lakeside Bakery. Minnesoia berries and all kinds of the best fruit in large quantities and best qualities at Lakeside Bakery. Subscribe for The Pioneer. MEMBERS OF MINNESOTA TAX GOMMISSION HERE Spent Several Hours in Auditor’sOffice. —Had Been Inspecting Mines [ on the Range. The members of the state tax commission made a brief official visit to the office of County Auditor John Wilmann yesterday afternoon the visit being for the purpose of talking over assessment matters with Mr. Wilmann. They spent several hours in the court house and remained in the city over night. In the party were J. G. Armson of Stillwater, Samuel A. Lord of Casson, O. M. Hall of Red Wing, members of the commission; Rukard Hurd, secretary of the commission, and Frank A. Wilder, state mineral inspector. They came here from a visit to the iron range country, where they made an inspection of the mines and especially noted the developments of new mines which are now being worked. ‘The commission, with its secretary and mineral expert, have visited half of the counties in this part of the state and they left this morning for Brainerd for the purpose of visit- ing the Cuyugna range district in Aitkin and Crow Wing counties. While in the city, the party visited the summer home of Prof, Frank L. McVey, at Grand Forks Bay, now president of the University of North Dakota, who was recentlya member of the commission, but who resigned to accept the presidency of the U. N. D. Elks’ Meeting Thursday Evening. A regular meeting of Bemidji Lodge No. 1052, B. P. O. E., will be held Thursday evening, July 15, at Masonic Hall, Bemidji, at 8 o’clock. As there is much business of import- ance every Elk should be on hand early. —F. S. Lycan, E. R. —DM. S. Gillette, Sec. C. E. Battles, the local hardware man who succeeded E. H. Jerrard, came to the city yesterday afternoon from Cass Lake. THE BEMIDJI ELKS LODGE HONORED BY GRAND LODGE C. L. Decker, Past Exalted Ruler of Bemidji Lodge, No. 1052, Elected Grand Tiler. Bemidji lodge, No. 1052, B. P. O. Elks, was highly honored in Los * | Angeles, Calif., on Tuesday when Charles L. Decker, a member of Be- midji lodge, was elected grand tiler of the grand lodge of the Benovelent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States. ‘The bestowing of the office upon Mr. Decker was a re-lection, he hav- ing filled the position of tiler very acceptably last year. Mr. Decker was the first exalted ruler of Bemidji lodge and was one of the prime movers in securing the lodge for this city. He is a very enthusiastic and staunch Elk and his many friends in Bemidji are extending him congratulations on the honor bestowed upon him and this city by the supreme lodge of Elks. William Lennon came down this morning from Kelliher and left this afternoon on a business trip to BANQUET WILL BE GIVEN EDITORS FRIDAY EVENING Preparations Made to Give Members of Great Northern Edi- torial Association and Their Ladies a Hospitable Re- ception at the Hotel Markham. Editorial Committees. The Commercial club committee has appointed the following sub- committees on reception, banquet, boats, etc.: Reception—A. G. Rutledge, chair- man, he tochoose his own committee. (Mr. Rutledge names C. J. Pryor, R. F. Murphy, D. D. Miller, George Rhea and Clarence Shannon. Boats—Dr. G. M. Palmer, F.S. Lycan, E. O. Moore, C. W. Warfield and V. L. Ellis. Ladies—Mesdames J. C. Parker, P. J. Russell, Thomas Burke, E. E. McDonald, G. M. Torrance, F.S. Lycan, W. N. Bowser, J. T. Toumy and C. W. Warfield. Banquet—Thoemas Burke, W. G. Schroeder, C. J. Pryor. It is the intention of the Com- mercial club committee and the citi- zens of Bemidji, generally, to extend Thief River Falls. a sincere welcoms to the members Four and Oxfords, $3.95 lace and blucher styles, Walk-Ove regular selling price. LS S 34 éhnes ~aml Oxfords at $3.15 Money Cherfully Refunded We’ll Fill Your Mail Orders Promptly Clothing House Unusual Reductions in Men’s Shoes $5 Florsheim Shogs Frankly this is the best summer shoe propo- sition you’ll encounter. upper, patent colt oxfords, strap, button, the best lasts, Fine dull mott calf $13.75, $14.65, $17.25, $18.25. Lot 1, at $13.75 Suifs that were Selling at $20 Lot 2, at $14.65 Suits that were selling at $22 and $24 Lot 3, at $17.25 Suits that were selling at $25 and $28 Lot 4, at $18.25 Suits that were selling at $30 and $36 $3 Gordon Fine quality Sennit Spit Yachts, worth $5 and $3 95 u S § = now at..... Every department in the store at $2. BIc REMOTAL DALE! Now you can share the benefits of this sale of Hart Schaffner & Marx suits for men and young men It amounts to an enormous saving to our customers, as we have lost sight of the cost and former selling price This is not the ordinary sale you are invited to; you know Hart Schaffner & Marx; you know just what you are getting when you get goods with their name in them; the stock consists of every size and all of the best colorings and patterns of the season; lighter shades of grays, tans, stone colors, as well as blues and blacks. Great Lots We’ve divided them into four big lots, taken from the Three Great Lots You’ll get the same advantage in lower priced suits during this removal sale Straws We'll show you the 15 season Lot 1, at $4.65 Suits that were -selling at $10 Lot 2, at $7.85 Suits that were selling at $12 and $18 Lot 3, at $9.95, Suits that were selling at $18 Wear the Best Straw Hats at Removal Prices finest hat to be had this e e ey i 92,16 the best values at $2, $1 10 . L] conrbues f Removal Sale Prices of the Great Northern Editorial association and their ladies, on their arrival in this city between now and tomorrow evening, and after giving a banquet in their honor at the Hotel Markham, tomorrow evening, to allow the members of the party to enjoy themselves according to their “own sweet will.” It is expected that a few of the early arrivals will be in Bemidji this evening and tomorrow and that the larger number will come to the city tomorrow evening, over the Great Northern and M. & I. railways. ‘The program for the banquet is completed in so far as the part that local people will take in the affair and also as to addresses that will be made by two of the visitors, but further than this the program will not be complefed until all of the visitors have arrived, tomorrow. P. J. Russell of this city will act as toastmaster at the banquet and John F. Gibbons, city attorney, will deliver the address of welcome. It has been decided that Rudolph Lee, editor of the Long Prairie Leader and president of the Grert Northern Editorial association, and I J. Courtright, publisher of the Staples Headlight and secretary of the asso ciation, shail respond to the address of welcome on behalf of the visitors. The balance of the program will be mostly of an impromptu nature and as editors, as a rule, are devoid of fear and absolutely conscience- less, there will be no trouble in securing a “flow of soul” after they have partaken sufficiently of the “feast of reason.” The banquet will start at 9:30 o’clock sharp. In the evening, prior to the ban- quet, the Bemidji band will give one of their delightful concerts from the- bandstand on the dock; and Prof. Harry Masten’s orchestra will fur- nish music dnring the banquet. The following is the program of the concert that will be rendered by the Bemidji band, Prof. Harry Masten, director, at the dock: oo POTCY Opera, -Dalby ked In the Craddle B. Lamp on't Take Me Home"..... Harry VonFilzer Should quite a number of the editors arrive this evening, or dur- ing the night they will be given a launch ride on the lake tomorrow afternoon, touching the various pretty spots hereabouts, together ‘with a trip to the power dam on the Mississippi river, east of the city. The program subsequent has not yet been fully decided upon and will not be until the editors arrive, but there will be launches to take the visitors for a ride Saturday to places where they can camp and have a “picnic.” The visitors will be allowed to fish bathe, boat or do any ‘“old thing” they desire; the police have been given instructions to apprehend no man, woman or child who bears the X-mark on the secretary of the Bemidji Commercial club. Released from Custody. This afternoon Sheriff Hazen re- ceived a telegram from International Falls to realease from further custody Ella Taylor and John Woods, who have been in the Beltrami county jail since last March, awaiting the action of the _Koochiching county grand jury on the charge of arson. They were arrested, together with Joe Kenvel, on the charge of baving set fire to a house owned at Ranier by Kenvel. The telegram does not state, but it is believed that the grand jury failed to return indictments against any of the three. o { MINNESQTA HISTORICAL - SOCIETY, i H i S Y - 174