Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 20, 1909, Page 1

© THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER. VOLUME 7. NUMBER 78. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 20, 1909. 5 FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. A TERRIFIC ELECTRICAL STORM DID MUCH DAMAGE Train Ran Into Washout, Between Fosston and Lengby, Wrecking and Burning Two Coaches.—Lightning Caused Two Fires in Bemidiji. 3 p. m— At this hour it is|and Lengby last night at about from an|11:30, the engine and cars ran'into asserted, positively, indirect source, that no one was|a washout. killed in the wreck at Lengby. and were burned. Escapes were | burned. exit through the windows, All of the cars left the track and The engine remained on the |the baggage coach and two passen- track, while twocars wereditched | ger coaches caught fire and were It is utterly impossible to miraculous, people making their | confirm the report of the killing of one or more persons in the wreck. The west-bound night train, which The east-bound Great Northerg|is due to pass through Bemidji at night paseenger train, which leaves|3:30 o’clock, was held in this city struck by lightning last night and thirteen persons killed. specify, one rumor having it at Brainerd, another at Staples. ever. systems. 7 o’clock and between 7:30 and 8 there was an awe-inspiring display of electric fireworks in the heavens which struck terror to the tender hearted. While the storm was at its height, a bolt of lightening struck the steeple of the M. E. church and in a few moments the entire proportion FIRST M. E. CHURCH OF BEMIDJI, Destroyed by Lightning and Fire Last Night. of the church was a mass of flames. An'alarm was turned in, but owing to the heavy downpour of rain which prevailed the department was hindered in getting out quickly and the fire got a big headway before the firemen could lay a hose and apply a stream of water. Dispite heroic work on the part of the firemen the church was totally destroyed and it was only by hard fighting that the church parsonage was saved. The furniture and fixtures of the church were, for the most part, saved through the quick acts of the spectators at the fire, and about the only things destroyed were a number of song books. Some paint supplies which were in the celler of the church were a total loss. They were the property of Hubert & Ross. The officers of the church place the loss on the church building at $6;000 with insurance amounting to $3,000. The building was completed and dedicated October 1, 1901, although some services had been held in one part of the church for Grand Forks at 8 o’clock in the|until 9 o’clock, when the train was evening and passes through Bemidji|taken to Shevlin and brought back at 1:20 a. m, ran into a washout|eastward to Duluth on the same Two cars were burned |running time as the regular Grand last night. and rumors, which cannot be con- | Forks-Duluth train. firmed, are to the effect that one ing that two persons were killed. |wreck and have regular Just what occurred to could not be ascertained today by |tonight. inquiry at the Great Northern depot. talk of the matter. while the train was running at a|side of the wreck. high rate of speed between Fosston It was stated at the depot that it lady was killed, other rumors assert- ‘'would be impossible to clear the through the train | trains running before some time late It is understood that in addition With the usual reticence which |to the washout between Shevlin and railroad employes are instructed to|Lengby, a section of tracksis also exercise no one at the depot would |washed out between Lengby and , | Bagley, making it impossible to trans- However, it is acknowledged that |fer passengers or mail from the west There was a rumor on the streets EVERY DAY IS CLEANING DAY WITH US “iF the store is clean, the goods are clean.” That’s a safe rule to go by. The place you buy your groceries should be as clean as the place you eat your meals. We believe in that and get busy every day with our belief. Clean Store, Clean Good and Clean Methods—we’ve got the cleaning habit. Come in==just once==-and see. “Cold Medal” Coffce “Nickel Cut” Coffee “Our Winner” Cofiee We’ve built up as good a reputation ’ for fair dealing as we have for cleanli- ness. That’s ‘“just another reason.” ROE & MARKUSEN DEALERS IN Fancy and Staple Groceries Telephone 207 Bemidji, Minn. two years previous. At about 9 o’clock last evening the barn belonging to James Fuller- ton was struck by lightening. The bolt instantly killed Lilly F., the high-bred pacing mare 4 years old. The barn burned to the ground to- gether with a sulky and some other articles. Many electric light fuses were burned ocut on wires connecting lights in the city and a2 number of homes were left without lights dur- ing the night. The terrific forks of lightning kept the heavens aglow until well on towards midnight. Considerable damage was done to standing timber in this part of the county by the lightning but it is not believed that any fatalities resulted from the storm. Lightning Destroyed Nary Barn. Cass Lake, July 20—(Special to Pioneer.)-—~Monday afternoon, lightn- ing struck and completely destroyed the barn of Peter Lindquist at Guthrie about eight miles northwest of here. Besides the barn two fine horses were burned before the owner had time to rescue them. It appeared as if the bolt struck the whole barn at once as it blazed up all over about the same time. Several trees in that vicinity were also struck and completely shattered. One huge tree but a few feet from the Johndahl barn was struck and shattered into a thousand pieces. The barn was not touched. Moral: * Insure with the T. J. Miller Agency. Notice 1o Contractors. Sealed bids will be received at the office of the secretary, for the exca- vation and construction of the base- ment of the Episcopal Church in Bemidji, Minn, Specifications on file at the office of the secretary. 2nd. at 10:00 a, m. to reject any or all bids. Dated July 19th., 1909. W. A. McDonald, Secretary, 315 Minnesota ave., Bemidji, Minn. Local news on last page. this morning that an N. P. train was Pamam Maym’ uomp“mnms Just at what point the train met with the accidenttherumor did not specifically It is not believed that this is true, how-|midji, Bemidji, Minn.: ‘The most terrific electric storm in | cleanest and best show that has the history of Bemidji raged for two|been exhibited here in years. Abso- hours in this city last evening, caus-|lutely no grafters connected with ing two fires and somewhat warped |the show. the electric light and telephone The heavens became darkened at Bids to be opened Monday August their city a pleasant one. Yankes Robinson Show, Mayor Pogue last night received the following telegram from Peter Schroeder, Mayor of Perham: “Perham, July 19.—Mayor of Be- “The Yankee Robinson circus, which showed here today, is the “Peter Schroeder, “Village President.” EDITORS ADOPTED A SET OF RESOLUTIONS Expressed Sorrow at Untimely Death * of H. M. Henderson of Verndale, Member of Association. COMMENT VERY FAVORABLY ON BEMIDII'S GREAT HOSPITALITY ““Throw” Some “Taffy” fo the Pioneer Staff for the Alleged Favors Ex- corded in the minutes of our associa- ion. “—1. J. Courtright, “—Chas. F. Scheers, *“—Rudolph A. Lee, “Committee.” K. P. GOMMITTEES WILL HOLD MEETING TONIGHT Will Discuss Pians of Celebration and Reception fo SupremeGrand Chan- cellor, July 29th, Every member of the Bemidji K. P. lodge is urged to attend tonight’s meeting of the lodge, as the matter of the public celebration to be held on the occasion of the visit of the supreme grand chancellor, July 29th, will be discussed and plans formu- lated and concluded for that event. The following are the committees, and all local members thereof should tended to Them. The members of the Great North- ern (now the North-Central Minne- sota) Editorial association, adopted very strong resolutions on the occasion of their annual outing in this city, a few days ago. The following resolution was adopted on the death of H. M. Henderson of Verndale, one of the members of the 3 died last spring. association who “Whereas, Since our association held its last session, it has fallen to be on hand early, at the Masonic hall: General Committee—G. A. Walker, T. J. Miller, A. E. Harris and J. J. Opsahl. Finance—T. J. Miller, William McCuaig, W. N. Bowser and J. P. Pogue, George Rhea, Bemidji. Reception—]. P. Pogue, M. A. Clark, M. A. Spooner, C. W. Stanton, W. B. Stewart, J. J. Opsahl, Bemidji; C. W. Conway, Dr. J. C. Koch, A. F. Witting and Dr. J. M. Freeburg, Blackduck; W. W. Woolley, Dr. Winship and B. F. Wright, Park Rapids; Charles Conger, McIntosh; T. H. Martin and the chancellor commander at Deer River. Transportation—G. A. Walker, A. the lot of one of our members, H. M. Henderson of Verndale, to be called to the Great Beyond; and “Whereas, His death has taken from us not only a valued and trusted friend, but an earnest co- worker and a loyal and enthusiastic member of our association; therefore, be it “Resolved, That we, the members of this association, do express the keen loss we feel in his untimely death and the sorrow that is ours in his departure. May the knowledge of the esteem in which he was held by those others who, too, knew him well, be a consolation to his bereaved wife; be it further “Resolved, That these resolutions be made a part of the minutes of this meeting and a copy hereof for- warded to Mrs. Henderson,” ‘The following were the resolutions adopted later during the outing: “Whereas, We have enjoyed the hospitality of the citizens of Bemidji and are desirous of expressiag our appreciation for the generous enter- tainment accorded us; and “Whereas, We are deeply sensible of tho thoughtful attentions of the committee whose efforts have com- bined to make our stay in the city so pleasant; and “Whereas, It is our wish that the minutes or records of our meeting here this week contain a reference to “the many kindnesses we have received, to the end that others beside those of us here assembled may know that we, too, have experi- enced that generous hospitality which is so3characteristic of Bemidji and the display of which has atevery opportunity earned for the city and her citizens so many friends; and “Whereas, It is our wish, too, that our minutes also contain a state- ment of the appreciation we feel for the effortsof Messrs. Pryor, Rutledge, Ellis and Carson, of the Bemidji Daily Pioneer, to make our stay in They have given their time and efforts The committee reserves the right|continually to see that dull moments were few and far between; and “Whereas, In leaving Bemidji, let the fact be known that our previous good opinion of the city has been much enhanced through the experi- E. Harris, George W. Rhea and Chas. Daly. Parade, regalia, etc.—A. E. Otto, Earl Geil, D. D. Miller, Frank Slipp, S. A. Cutter and E. H. Cornwall. Publicity—C. J. Pryor and A. G. Rutledge. Entertaitment—Dr. D, L. Stan- ton, Andy Larson, G, A. Walker, Bemidji: Dr. J. M. Freeburg and C. W, Jewett, Blackduck. Ladies’ general committee— Mesdames George W. Rhea, J. E. Lindgreen, A. E, Harris, D. D. Miller, J. E. Patterson and Andy Larson, SWEDISH LUTHERANS ARE T0 BUILD A NEW GHURCH Contract Has Been Let for Erection of New Edifice, Corner America and Sixth. At a meeting of a large number of local citizens of Swedish nationality Friday evening it was settled that Bemidji should have a Swedish Lutheran church, and a contract for 2 building was let. Plans had been under way for some time leading in this direction and one and one-half lots on the corner of America avenue and Sixth street were purchased. A contract for a building 28x40 feet with a cement basement, was let Friday night to Thomas Johnson, a local contractor. The contract calls for the completion of the new church by August 15. A board of directors to manage the business afiairs of the new Swedish Lutheran church was elected and is composed of the following: Peter Bodeen, Nelson Sillets and Emil Lund. Clerk of Court’s Birthday. Yesterday was the 40th anniver- sary of the birth of F. W. Rhoda and to commemorate the clerk of court’ advent into this uncertain world, he served lunch to the folks at the court house. F. W. was wished many happy returns of the day, among them ence of our stay; therefore be it “Resolved, That the above be re- being a “Top o’ the mornin’ to ye, sor,” from Register Harris. BIBLE CONFERENCE OPENS IN BEMIDJI THIS EVENING Famous Speakers Engaged to Appear at the Conference, Which Lasts to and Including Sunday, July 25th.— Large Attendance Probable. The Bemidji Bible Conference opens this evening, in the Presby- terian church, at 8 o’clock. The opening address will be delivered by Rev. Geo. W. Luccock, D. D, of Oak Park, Chicago, IIL His subject is “The Inevitable Reve- lation.” The people of Bemidji are so well programs for the entire week may be secured; where incoming attendants may meet the Committee on enter- tainment and receive any desired in- formation or direction. To members of the chorus: All the singers of Bemidji are hereby cordi- ally invited and heartily urged to join the chorus under Prof. M. C. acquainted with the qualities and|Martin. In the nature of the case it REV. GEO. N. LUCCOCK, D. D., _ ‘Who Will Deliver the Opening Address, Tonight. personality of Dr. Luccock on the platform that all will expect some- thing unusually delightful, A large chorus, under the direc- tion of Prof. W. C. Martin of Minne- apolis, as leader, and Mrs. Andrew Warfield of Bemidji, organist, will render stirring music through the whole of Conference week. The Presbyterian church is head- quarters for the Conference, where is quite impossible to see each singer personally it is hoped therefore that this will be kindly regarded as a per- sonal invitation. - We wish to begin promptly on the hour at each session. Yours Sincerely, F. J. Barackman, President of B. B. Conference. The following is the program for the week: [Continued on Last Page.) Going Out of Business As I am going out of business I offer all- my stock of Heavy and Light Harness---single and double, fly nets, blankets, and harness hardware at Actual Cost. My stock is complete and the prospect- ive buyer should call early in order that he may have a full stock from which to make his selection. E. J. G OULD This is the month when the on the calendar. Phone 97 M. E. Smith Retail THE MONTH WE CLEBRATE eagle screams and the Glori- ous Fourth is celebrated all over the land. But we hold a celebration at this yard every working day Daily you’llfind us busy here helping our customers celebrate by giving them the greatest lumber and building material bargains in these parts. Our pure white philanthropic desire is to see that every man who buys here is so thoroughly satisfied that he won’t even think of going elsewhere for his next order. We carry everything in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Ready Roofing, Lime, Cement and all such building material. We Also Handle Coal and Wood Lumber Co., Bemidii MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.