Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 30, 1909, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI D Y PIONEER. VOLUME 7. NUMBER 87. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 80, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. PYTHIAN DEMONSTRATION TERMINATED LAST NIGHT Grand Parade and Public Meeting Exceeded in Interest Fondest Expectations of Local Knights.—Splendid Speeches Marked Close of Celebration. The Pythian celebration and re- ception given yesterday in honor to Bemidji of Hon. Henry P. Brown of Clebourne, Texas, supreme chancellor of the order of the Knights of Pythias, and officials of the grand lodge of Minnesota, was brought to a fitting close last night, when, at a largely- attended open meeting at the City Opera House, eloquent speeches and addresses for the order were made and a musical program was given that caused the large crowd to comment very favorably on the elegant manner in which the entire affair had been conducted. The outing on the lake yesterday afternoon was a very enjoyable affair. Commodore McLachlan, with his “Yankee Doodle” gasoline boat, took a big barge full of visitors and local knights, with the Black- duck band, while F. S. Lycan took the supreme chancellor and grand officers, the latter party going down the Mississippi river to the War- field dam, the band and the knights and ladies being taken for a trip around the lake, visiting Lavinia and Lakeside and returning down the west shore, affording a fine view of the lake, the trip being taken in all comfort, a cool breeze lessening the effects of the sun’s rays. After supper, the parade and meeting were carried out with clock- like precision. The parade was one of the ‘most elaborate fraternal demonstrations ever given in northern Minnesota, and all along the line of march the knights and their ladies, the two bands and Company K were given cheer after cheer. The Bemidji band and Company K met at the armory and marched to K. P. hall, where the parade was formed, as follows: First Lieutenant John Hillaby, com- manding Co. K, marshal, and G. N. Walkey, assistant marshal. Bemidji Band, Under Direction of Prof. Harry Masten. Co. K, M. N. G., Under Command of the official visit First Lieut. John Hillaby. Supreme Chancellor, 'Chancellor, Grand Keeper Records and Seals, and Other Grand Officers in Carriages. Blackduck Band. Bemidji Lodge, No. 168, K.of P. Blackduck Lodge, K. of P. Visiting K. P.’s and Citizens. Line of March: “East on Fifth to Bemidji, south on Bemidji to Third, west on Third to Beltrami, south on Beltrami to Second, west on Second to Minnesota, north on Minnesota to Third, east on Third to Beltrami, north on Beltrami to Fourth, west on Fourth to City hall, where parade was dis- banded. The Bemidji and Blackduck bands each played a selection, after which W. B. Stewart, who acted as chair- man of the meeting, rapped for order. Mr. Stewart spoke of the great honor accorded both the K. P.lodge and the city of Bemidji in the visit of the supreme chancellor of the Pythian order, and introduced Judge C. W. Stanton, a member of Bemidji Lodge, No. 168, who gave the address of welcome. Judge Stanton spoke briefly, but eloquently, and extended to the illustrious leader of the order and the visiting grand officers the sincere welcome of the members of the order living in Bemidji and the citizens of this place generally, assuring them that the city was deeply grateful for the honor ac- corded by their visit. Franklin Ellsworth of St.James, grand chancellor, responded to the welcome and spoke very interest- ingly of the K. P. order and its splendid principles. He paida fine compliment to the ladies who were present, and expressed deep grati- tude for the hospitable treatment that had been accorded the visitors during their stay in Bemidji. Mr. Ellsworth’s speech was punc- roper worn in time will prevent untold suffering. Do not wait until your eyes give out. Every one’s eyes shonld be examined so that any hidden defect may be corrected in time. to give you an honest report of your eyes' con- dition. DRS.LARSON & LARSON Glasses We pledge ourselves Going Out of Buginess As T am going out of business I offer all my stock of Heavy and Light Harness---single and double, fly nets, hlankets, and hamess: hardware at Actual Cost. My stock is complete and the prospect- ive buyer should call early in ovder that he may have a full stock from which to make his selection. Grand tuated with witty stories and elo- [Proper quent phrases anent the principles of Pythianism. Miss Leila Stanton gave a highly- classical violin solo, playing “Henry the Eighth Dances,” Mrs. H. Masten accompanying on the piano. Then came the treat of the even- ing, the address by the supreme chancellor of Pythianism, Hon. Henry P. Brown. Mr. Brownmade an excuse as tothe hoarseness of his voice, and at once plunged into a speech that was scholarly, witty and full of flights of oratory that caused bursts of applause at frequent intervals. Mr. Brown said that he wanted to thank, from the bottom of his heart, the people of Bemidji for the great reception and hospitable welcome that had been tended him. He had visited many places but had never met more hospitable folks than those with whom he had come in contact in Bemidji. The supreme chancellor told of being from the south, where the folks held strongly to their tradi- tions, and grew very eloquent as he told of the change which had come over the attitude of the north and the south towards each other since the memorable civil war. In a voice that trembled and vibrated with the sincere earnestness of the speaker, Mr. Brown asserted that the “blue and the gray” were more strongly cemented together than ever, working together under one flag for the betterment and ad- vancement of our country and the welfare of mankind; and he expressed his firm belief that the great order of Knights of Pythias, with its 720,000 members, had done more towards bringing about this recon- cilliation and reunion than any other fraternal order in the country. Judge Brown gave a brief history of the great story of the friendship of Damon and Pythias, on which the order of Knights of Phythias was founded, and his word picture was very beautiful. He also referred to the banding together of many knights in the olden times, all of whom had for their purpose man’s better devotion to his God, again referring to the sublimity of the story of Damon and Pythias. Judge Brown told of a visit he made to a K. P. conventionin Can- ada, where he felt out the Canadians as to the statement made by Richard P. Hobson to the effect that the U. S. would be involved in a war with Japan and England, because of her treaties with the Island brown men, would be arrayed against America. The Canadians had assured him that Old England would never desert the members of the Anglo-Saxon race for the Japanese, and in case of war with Japan the Union Jack of England would be alongside that of the stars and stripes. Space forbids the reproduction of full synopsis of this most eloquent address; but Judge Brown closed his speech with a feeling statement that the order of Knights of Pythias, of which he was the head, was doing much towards welding this land of ours into one common brotherhood, for the betterment of man. “The order of Knights of Pythias is for peace, not war,” said the speaker, after referring to the uni- formed rank. “With principles so lasting, as one by one our brothers are borne to that bourne from which no traveler e’er returns, we will have ‘peace on earth and good will towards men.’” Dr. Freeburg of Blackduck sang a solo, “Alice, Where Art Thou,” very acceptably. Major General Arthur Stobbart, commander of the uniformed rank, spoke briefly of that branch of the order and explained some of its requirements, stating that the Pythian army, as represented by the uniformed branch, was about half as large as the standing army of the Union. Uniformed Pythians BLACKDUGK BAND GAVE SOME EXGELLENT MUSIG Under Direction of R.J. Romdenne, Boys Are improving Knnidly.— Made Fine Showing Here, A pleasing feature of the K. P. celebration yesterday afternoon and last night was the music rendered by the Blackduck band. The band came down from the “Duck” in the morning, but did not give any music until after dinner. At 1:30 o’clock the band made its appearance on the streets'and, under the direcrion of R. J. Romdenne, gave some very excellent selections, the music being of such a character as to pleasantly surprise those who heard them play The band accompanied the excur- sion on the lake and were very liberal in discoursing music during the entire trip. ~ They played many popular selections in a very capable manner and were given a generous applause. The band played during the parade last evening and also at the meeting in the hall and received much favorable comment. on the excellence of their work. The Blackduck ;band is composed of the following: | R. J. Romdenne, director; Robert Leak, A. Jardine; W. Thompson, cornets; N. J. Garwood, H. Latterell, C. Langor, P. Satre; A. Cross, 1. Rolfe, clarionets;: E.. P. Rice, I Cann, R, Buor, C.iGardner, M. Con- way, altos; Dr. Koch, H. Gaslin, slide trombones;? Dr. J. M. Free- burg, baritone; B.iMcLaughlin, bass; R. Larson, bass drum; Gene' Smith, tenor drum. There are five other members in the band but they were not here from Blackduck. | and was sincerly thankful. Prof. Masten’s orchestra gave a fine selection. Fred A. Wheaton, who is more popular with northern Minnesqta Pythians than any other grand official, was the next speaker. Mr. Wheaton said that he had a delightful treat during the even- ing, listening to splendid music, and aflow of oratory and a splendid demonstration of patriotism. The speaker referred to the author of the drama of “Damon and Pythias” as being the Irish poet, John Barron, and it was first called “The Test.” Mr. Wheaton said he had per- 'sonally known Justus Rathbone, the founder of the order, and had met him many times. He gave a fine resume of the historical lore of the order Knights of Pythias and grew eloquent in praising Pythianism. Mr. Wheaton said that at no city which the party had visited during PEOPLES Meat Market KLEIN & WHG, Props Special for Saturday Rib-Roast.............. ... 10C Pot Roast............ 9c & 10c Lean Beef Stew............... 6¢c Sirloin Steak................ 15¢] Porterhouse Steak. Veal Stew. Hamberger had done noble service in the war with Spain, and was the only uni- formed fraternal order that was recognized by the U. S. military officials. Major Stobbart referred to former visit to Bemidji, in 1899, and complimented the citizens on _the great advancement made since then. He had been royally entertained during his stay here on this trip 4| Creamery Butter. Chickens ...........uu.... ....18¢ Spring Chickens............ 20c Corned Beef.........6¢c & 10¢c Salt Pork........ccoeeernnnn. 12ic Salt Beef Tongue..........125c Dairy Butter................28¢ 38 cans Corn, ..28¢ 2 cans Peas... 25¢ 2 cans Tomatoes. 25¢ 1 bushel Potatoes .40c their trip had they met with such a spontaneous demonstration of wel- come as in Bemidji, and he was proud that he had induced the supreme chancellor to visit this thriving little city, which the party would leave with sincere regret. In closing, Mr. Wheaton reminded the brothers of the order that they continue the practice of the “golden rule” and live up to the teachings of the order, which would make them better men. Charles Conger of McIntosh, grand inside guard, gave a brief but witty address. A. E. Witting, past grand chan- cellor of South Dakota, also spoke neatly and to the point, concerning Pythianism and the very desirable principles of the order. The audience arose and sang “America,” and the celebration and reception were over. The supreme chancellor and his party and the Deer River knights left for their homes on the east- bound Great Northern train, while the Blackduck knights and their ladies participated in a dance which was formed in the City Opera house at the close of the meeting. Band Concert Tonight. The Bemidji band will give one of its popular concerts this evening, and will play in the bandstand on the dock. The band will be under the direction of Prof. Harry Masten and will render the following pro- gram: March,"The Commander”......W. H. Kieffer. Selection from “The Time, The Place and The Girl March, “I Remember You' Overture, “The Bohemian Girl”..Anly Dalby. March, “Happy Mose”..........W. H. Kieffer. INTERMISSION March, “Our Favorite Banuer”....W.H. Kieffer. “Bits of Kemick's Hits, No. Intermezzo, “Topeka” March, “The Roller Ki J. B. Lampe. W. Jones. ..Andy Jung, Insurance Meeting Saturday, July 31. W. R. Mackenzie wishes the Pioneer to announce that a meeting will be held at the court house next Saturday afterncon (July 31) for the purpose of further formulating plans for a new farmers’ mutual insurance company. Rev. and and Mrs. P. W. Erick- son, of Drayton, N. D., were among the many out-of-town visitors who came to the city last night to enjoy an outing here. DEMISE OF A, M, GREELEY UNIVERSALLY -REGRETTED “‘Sage of Big Fork” Was but 38 Years 0ld.—Born in Stearns County. The following letter was received this morning from Big Falls, giving additional particulars of the death of Hon, A. M. Greeley, the “‘sage of the demise was chronicled in yesterday’s Pioneer: “Big Falls, Minn., July 29, 1909. “A. G. Rutledge, Pioneer, Bemidji. “Dear Doc:—Our mutual friend, Greeley, has gone to swell the ranks of the illustrious dead. His end was peaceful and quiet, though he suffered intensely in his endeavor to breathe for a few days past. “Enclosed please find a little data that may be helpful in your notice of his helpful life and peace- ful death. He was very resigned and cheerful to the last. “Truly yours, “—Geo. P. Watson.” Big Fork,” whose untimely “Big Falls, July 29. “After two years of ill health and a week of serious illness, Editor A. M. Greeley quietly passed away at 9:40 this morning. “Alvin M. Greeley was born at Maine Prairie,- Stearns county, Minnesota, November, 1871. He was the son of Albert S. and Eliza Greeley who homesteaded in Stearns county before the war, “After his public school education, Mr. Greeley attended college at Val- pariso, Ind., then spenta year on the stage, and left the company in Texas, where he had his first ex- perience as editor, in 1894. Later VISITING SCRIBES EXTOL BEMIDJI AND HER PEOPLE Were Greatly Pleased With the Reception and Entertain- ment Accorded Them While They Were Here for Their Outing, July 16-17-18. [Continued from Yesterday.] Long Prairie Leader: The annual | the royal manner in which Bemidji’s summer meeting of the North-|leading citizens exerted themselves Central Editoral Association was held at Bemidji on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday last. It was one of the most enjoyable meetings the association has yet held, a fact due to the thorough way the local committee had arranged for the entertainment of the visitors and to make the visit pleasant and worthy of remembrance. In this matter they were eminently success- full and every editor present returned to his home with kindly feelings to- wards the hustling metropolis of Northern Minnesota. The hotel management gave ample the generous hospitality that was|evidence of its ability to handle an extended by the citizens and busi- ness men of the city. The attendance of editcrs, ever, was disappointingly small. There are about twenty-five editors in the territory of the association and it was expected that about twenty would be present. There were about a dozen present. Nevertheless the larger towns and from every portant section of the territory. The outing was one of the most pleasant we have ever attended and its success was due entirely to the untiring efforts of the committee in especially the committee .| members on the staff of the Daily charge, Pioneer. We shall have something more to say about Bemidji and her citizens in a later issue. Staples Headlight: The members of the Great Northern Editoral Association who attended the how- territory was well represented as there were edi- tors present from nearly all the im- affair of this kind as the banquet was’ served without a hitch of any sort. The banquet lasted far into the night and at its close the visit- ing editors voted it a noteworthy success and all expressed satisfac- tion at their good fortune in being present. A number of quite valuable prizes, donated by the Twin City jobbing houses, were awarded to the visiting editors and their ladies. Special thanks are due the Bemidji Pioneer for special courtesies extended to the visitors and also for the accurate account rendered of the entire meeting. Editors Pryor and Rutledge have placed the organization under lasting obliga- tions for the able, prompt and fraternal manner in which they received and entertained the visit- ing brethren. Verndale Sun: The editors in attendance at the Great Northern Editorial assaciation at Bemidji last week had an enjoyable outing if newspaper reports of the affair can annual outing at Bemidji lutmkfbc taken as any significance: will not soon forget the generous hospitality extended to them by the citizens of that progressive little city. The attendance was far below what it should haye been, but what was lacking in that respect was fully made up for in the interest shown by those who were present and by Although the attendance was small the hospitality was large and the reception shown the visiting editors by the committees in charge will long be remembered in the minds of the pencil pushers. This paper very much regrets its inability to have a representative present. he worked for F. W. Street, editor of the ‘Inland Ocean,’ in Superior; from there he went to Grantsburg, Wis., and worked on the Grantsburg Journal for four or five years, then ran for the legislature of that dis- trict. “In 1899 he came to Bemidji and purchased a half Bemidji paper until his ill health drove him to the “pine and balsaam woods in the Big Fork valley, where he took a homestrad near Big Falls, in 1901. In 1902 he was married to Mary A, Peterson of Grantsbnrg, Wis. He started the Big Fork Compass Janu- ary, 1, 1903, and continued as its editor and publisher until two years ago, when, because of failing health, be leased his paper to Editor John T. Oyler, now of the Ranier Journal; then to E. ]J. Holler. March 1 he finally sold the paper to George ¢ P. Watson, his long-time friend and business associate, but continued as associate editor of the Compass until the time of his death. “Mr. Greeley is survived by a interest in the|wife and two children (Francis, 5 Pioneer, and edited that|years, and Ethet, 3 years), besides a brother and two sisters and innumer- able friends to mourn his death. “The death of A. M. Greeley has cast a heavy gloom over the village of Big Falls and surrounding coun- try. No man has done more than he for the country in which he lived nor for the people amongst whom he dwelt. He rightly bore the appelation ‘Greeley, the People’s Friend.”” There are lofs of reason why particular people practice coming here for what they need. For one thing, they get exactly what they ask for. If we haven’t it, we get it for them quick and don't try to palm off “something just as good.” We of groceries as any carry as fine a stock other store in town, and you can bank on it that we can fill your wants nine times out of every ten. TRY US---GOME IN TODAY AND SEE Try Qur Own Brand of Creamery Butter ROE & MARKUSEN DEALERS IN Fancy and St Telephone 207 aple Groceries Bemidji, Minn. I