Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 17, 1909, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER. HISTORICAL SOCIETY. VOLUME 7. NUMBER 76. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 17, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. BEMIDJI PEOPLE HOSTS AT A BANQUET TO EDITORS -Markham Hotel Is Scene of Sumptuous Feast in Honor of Great Northern Editorial Association.—Visitors Express Pleasure and Appreciation, With a spontaneity and unanimity that left no doubt of its sincerity, the people of Bemidji, at a banquet given at the Hotel Markham last night, tendered a royal welcome to the visiting members of the Great RUDOLPH LEE, President. Northern Editorial association and their wives. While the attendance of the mem- bers of the association was dis- appointingly small, this fact did not in any way interfere with the extend- ing of hospitality with a lavish hand on the part of our citizens. Elaborate preparations had been made for the banquet and reception to the visitors and they were carried out in every particular with a com- pleteness that showed the efficiency of the committee which had the affair in charge. Prof. Harry Masten’s orchestra, consisting of Prof. Masten and wite and Messrs, Lindell and Anderson, played many popular selections while the guests were assembling for the banquet and eyerything possible was done by F. S. Lycan, proprietor of the Markham, and the members | of the committee, to enhance the enjoyment of the occasion. The tables were crowded with prominent people of the city and| their ladies and the editors and their wives were given prominent seats in convenient places about the dinning room. Before being seated, Rev. H. F. Parshall of Cass Lake, archdeacon of the Episcopal diocese of Duluth, gave a brief invocation, after which the banquet was on. The tables fairly groaned under the “heaps of good things,” which different courses were served in a very efficient manner. Whenthe partaking of the viands has been finished, P. J. Russell, who acted as toastmaster, rose in his seat and called for order. Mr. Russell stated that any formal words of welcome on his part seemed un- necessary; that the people of Bemidji were greatly pleased to be able to entertain the distinguished visitors and he then called upon John F. Gibbons, city attorney of Bemidji, to give the formal welome. Mr. Gibbons said that he felt it a great honor to be called upon to ad- dress such a noted gathering. He ounly regretted that he had not suitable words at his command to do the occasion justice. However, he wished to extend a cordial and sin- cere welcome. “Our mayor is out of town, our police force will be off duty while you are here, and the Pioneer will enjoy a haif holiday, so I am told, and we trust you will have a good time,” said Mr. Gibbons. Mr. Gibbons said he hoped that when the editers returned to their homes they could conscientiously say a good word for Bemidji. Rudolph Lee, publisher of the Long Prairie Leader and president of the Editorial association, was called upon for a response to the address of welcome. Mr. Lee proved speaker. a very able He said that it gave him they were exceedingly well pleased .| with the extreme warmth of the reception tendered to them. Mr. Lee paid Bemidji a handsome compli- ment because of the great energy of her citizens and their determined efforts to advance the welfare of this community. “Bemidji has an enviable reputa- tion for push, energy and solidity,” said Mr. Lee, “and your reception and banquet only demonstrates the fact that this reputation has been honestly gained.” Mr. Lee claimed Bemidji was the capitol of the great empire of north- central Minnesota, The southern part of the state was just beginning to realize the greatness of the north- I J. COURTRIGHT, Secretary. central portion. Mr. Lee told forcibly of the great aid this section was to the southern part of the state and all that was necessary was for us to get together, and there would be excellent results for all of us. Mr. Lee reiterated his opening remarks in assuring those present of C. J. PRYOR, Vice President. great pleasure to be in Bemidji and he knew that he was unanimously voicing the sentiments of all of the visiting editors when he said that he deeply appreciated the kind hospi- Mr. Lycan had prepared, and the tality extended to them, and that ™A FINE WATCH | In buying a watch you want to get a good grade move- ment and a case that will not turn color or wear off—a watch that is honestly made. case that is guaranteed for 25 years $SB0ss and a Elgin Price GHAS, 15 jewel Elgin in 20 year Crown $16.50 Here it is—a Boss 15 jewel movement $19.75 L. GUMMER st i e || SOMETHING over our menu, every day. Prescrip- tion Special- When you get tired of the same old thing every day drop into our store and look . We have over 100 reg- ular dishes and we run several specials CORMONTAN & HANSON wio-| THE OWL DRUG STORE |« | | DRUGGISTS BEWIOS NN NW | Dainty Drinks at our the appreciation of the reception tendered the visitors, and that they would go away and tell of Bemidji and her most hospitable people. Mr. Russell introduced Attorney E. E. McDonald as “Reverend” McDonald, explaining that, when Mr. McDonald had recently delivered a lecture before the Crookston Lodge of Elks, the news- papers there hadvgenerously referred to him as “Rev.” McDonald. Mr. McDonald jocosely referred to the “honor” done him by the Crookston papers; he hoped he believed everything he read in the papers. Mr. McDonald touched on the words of Mr. Lee about the south- ern part of Minnesota appreciating the greatness of this section of the state. He was of the opinion that if a higher wall was built across the center of the state and the revenue from this section was kept from going into the state treasury of Minnesota, the state university would be hampered to such an extent as to literally close that insti- tution. He also referred to the shabby treatment that was accorded this north section by the members of the legislature and other parts of the state. “The southern part of the state has been favored in all legislation,” said Mr. McDonald. “The time will come when northern Minnesota PROBING OF CHARGES IS FURTHER CONTINUED Commissioner Ryan Seis Hearing of Charges Against Four County Officials for August 5. The hearing of the charges brought against County Auditor Wilmann and County Commissioners Sibley, Wright and Danaher, which was continued from July 9 to July 20, has again been continued until August 5, at the request of E. E. McDonald, attorney for Messrs. Danaher and Wilmann, and P. ]J. Russell, -attorney for Mr. Wright. At the time the delay was called for and the postponement of the hearing was granted until the 20th, M. E. Ryan, the commissioner appointed by Governor Johnson to preside over the hearing, stated that he could not positively allow additional time further than July 20. It was also stated at that time that Mr. McDonald would be busy with the tax cases against the Weyerheau- ser Lumber company on August 5, or the delay might have been con- tinued until that date. Since the hearing was adjourned the tax cases have been continued until the September term of court and Mr. McDonald requested Mr. Ryan to continue the hearing against the county officials until August 5. This was granted yesterday afier- noon by Mr. Ryan, who sent Mr. McDonald the following telegram: *‘Brainerd, July 16.—E. E. Mc- Donald, Bemidji, Minn.: Will grant continuance until 9 a. m. August 5th. Advise Cameron and stipulate in writing with Smith. NOTICE TO BOAT CLUB MEM- BERS. All members of the Bemidji Boat Club are requested to meet at the city dock, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock for the purpose of having panoramic picture taken. —Committee, The speaker spoke jokingly of the investigation of county affairs and he avowed that some of the state officials had been trying to find out why a newspaper did not collect for several bills which was its due and which had not been presented. Mr. A. M. WELLS, Member Exeuutive Committee. here several times and was greatly impressed with the beauty of Bemidji; that its commercial possibilities were evident to any one possessed of an atom of grey matter. As secre- tary of the association, Mr. Court- right apologized for the small attend- ance, assuring those present that there were the best of reasons which made it impossible for many to come who expected to be present. “I feel that you Have gone {o al- together too much trouble .and ex- pense in getting up this banquet and exceedingly hospitable enter- tainment; I assure you that we great- ly appreciate the favors shown us.” Hon. Lyndon A. Smith, ex-lieuten- ant governor of Minnesota and at A. G. RUTLEDGE, Cha'rman Reception Committee. present assistant attorney general of the state, was called upon and gave a splendid address. He claimed to be the most-recently adopted citizen of Bemidji. He was from the southern part of the state and he unhesitatingly stated that his section failed to comprehend the greatness of northern Minnesota. He had been very pleasantly surprised while visiting here. He had found the people here were really civilized and clothed in their right minds; and he realy had to go to the Red Lake Indian agency to find in this Community an aboriginal “original” citizen and he bhad really found the Indian possessed of a high degree of civilization. Mr. Smith stated that one of the best equipments for successful strife in this peculiar world was education derived in a country newspaper office. The education that a boy received in one of these offices especially prepared him for success- ful struggles in the affairs of life. Mr. Smith paid a high compliment to the press and punctuated his address with witty remarks that caused much merriment, closing with an eulogy on Bemidji that was highly commendatory. A. M. Welles, publisher of the Sauk Center Herald, was called upon. He disputed the toastmaster in referring to him as the publisher of the Sauk Center Herald. He was in a peculiar position, in that he occupied the position of a very humble employe on his own paper. He had leased his paper in order that he could give himself and also the good people of Sauk Center a deserved rest. He referred to jour- nalism as being what Henry Water- wan termed—"Find out there h—I1 is going to break out next and be on the spot to take notes.” He was here on an assignment of that F. A. DARE, Member Executive Committee. will have the proper representation in the legislative hall of the state and will then be accorded her just dues.” McDonald paid a compliment to the papers of this section and claimed they should be compensated for the many columns of matter which they printed “boosting” for their home conmunities. “If a municipality paid the extreme limit for the publication of its legal notices, the community would by no means pay for the full advertising that is being done by the local papers,” = said Mr. McDonald. He hoped the attorney general would recommend a law allowing a municipality to reimburse newspapers for this work. L J. Courtright, publisher of the Staples Headlight and secretary of the assciation, was the next speaker- He claimed that he made no pre- tentions of being a public speaker. His wife had suggested to him that he participate in the ‘“gab fest,” which would be the one big event in which he would win first prize at. this outing of the association. Mr. Courtright said he had been This is the seventy-mile “hike" from Fosston to Bemidji which Editor Scheers was fearful of taking in the early days. nature—to find out what was going on and report it to his paper. Mr. Welles gave an original poem, claiming he had been challenged to find some words that rhymed with *‘Bemidji,” and he egave them as follows: ing Point.—Increased Bu Beginning last night, the Bemidji postoffice has established a night mail service and the office will be open for the reception and dis- patch of mail at all hours of the day and night. This action on the part of the local office is necessitated by the fact that all passenger trains on both the Minnesota & International and Great Northern railways are now carrying mail, both night and day to and from this city. The postoffice officials at Washington recognize that Bemidji is the metro. politan center of northern Minne- sota, and by virtue of its commer- cial importance and geograghical | location is the logical point for the! general distribution of mail for| northern Minnesota. The depart- ment is establishing night service and will make a new contract with a mail carrier to carry mail between the depots and the postoffice, both night and day. Under the new arrangements, Edmund P. Gould will have charge of the postofie nights and will supervise the receiving and dispatch- BEMIDJI POSTOFFICE IS NOW OPEN NIGHT AND DAY Washington Authorities Recognize Bemidji as Distribut- siness Necessitates Night Service.—Edward P. Gould in Charge Nights. ing of mail. The installing of the night service necessitates the securing of a new messenger to carry mail to and from the trains to the postoffice, and the postoffice authorities will advertise for bids for the new service. These bids will be opened at the local postoffice and the contract for carry- ing the mail awarded later, The requirements issued by the postoffice department are that the messenger must be over 16 years of age, and suitable to intrust with the care and custody of the mail, must reside contiguous to the route and personally perform the duties. The messenger will be permitted to hire an assistant at his own expense. Be- fore entering on the service he must take the necessary oath. Employes of the postoffice, or any immediate member of the family of an employe of the postoffice cannot be paid for carrying the mail. The messenger cannot assign or sub-let his contract, Much credit is due Postmaster Anton Frickson for the installing of this mail service, —_— “Have you heard of the editor fellow? “There’s not in him a lone streak of yellow “From his head to his feet. “But to make both ends meet “Well, he has to hustle like h—o “We're here on a fine summer outing. “You've welcomed us all with some shout- ing. “We'll stay a few days “And Hades we'll raise “If we can without danger of clouting. “We have left the delinquent subscriber *“And the measly political briber “To take a good hike “And go fishing for pike; “If we haven't, then I'm an imbiber. “We have come for a few days of rest “To this beautiful town in the west “I'll bet Mr. Pryor “That he is a liar “If we don't take to sport with a zest. “We have heard how you fellows can hustle “How, in fact, you do nothing but rustle. “Perhaps we can beat you; “If we do, we'll not cheat you; “But we'll have to get up on our muscle. “They have told us about your fine lake “And the health that its tool breezes make “If we should fall in “And get wet to the skin “Pull us out and give us a shake. “Tonight we've enjoyed your good cheer, “*“Twill be cherished for many a year. “Our thanks we would utter “But may be we'd stutter “For the details read the Pioneer. “So here’s to the town called Bemidji, “We're all mighty glad to be wid’ ye. “You're right up to snuff “And that is no bluff. Toastmaster Russell called npon F. A. Dare, publisher of the Walker Pilot, stating that Mr. Dare had begged him not to ask him for a speech and he would leave it to his hearers as to whether Mr. Dare should be allowed to go “scot-free.” There were loud calls for Dare and the bright little journalist from the Cass county seat gave a very pithy and brief speech. Mr. Dare voiced the sentiment of Courtright as to the poor represen- tation of editors present. He had hoped to see the local committee at one end of the banquet table and Judge Ives, of the Cass Lake Times, surrounded by a body guard of Bemidji policemen, at the other end of the table, and harmony reigning supreme between the visitor from the “Lake” and Bemidji folks, with reference to the late normal school scrap. He hoped that when the association had grown to 200 mem- bers they would be given an oppor- tunity to make a ‘“denomstration in force,” which they would do with right good will. Charles F. 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