Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 19, 1909, Page 1

\ VOLUME 7. NUMBER 104. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 19, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. ORDINANGE FOR-ELEGTRIG FRANGHISE PRESENTED Warfield Electric Company Desire to Secure New Franchise.—0ld Franchise Has Expired. The following is a complete copy of the ordinance which was intro- duced at the meeting of the city council held last Monday evening, and which is really a franchise for the Warfield Electric company, whose original franchise expired during the month of July. “At a regular meeting of the City Coun- cil on the 16th day of August, 1909, the following ordinance was introduced by Alderman E. J. Gould, seconded by Alder- man Smart. ® “Ordinance No. 42. “An ordinance for granting the use and right of the streets and alleys in the City of Bemidji for electric light and power purposes. “The City Council of the City of Bemidji, Beltrami County, do ordain as follows: “Section 1.—There is hereby granted by the City Council of the City of Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minnesota, unto C. W. Warfield and A. A. Warfield, a copartner- ship doing business as Warfield Eleotric Company, their executors, administrators and assigns, permission and authority to erect and maintain for a period of fifteen (15) years the use of the streets and alleys in the City of Bemidji within the corporate limit as may be necessary for the production and transmission of elec- tricity for the purpose of lighting and furnishing power. “And the said Warfield Electric Com- pany, its executors, administrators and assigns, is hereby granted permission and authority for a period of fifteen (15) years from and after passage of this ordinance to erect and maintain poles on any and all of its streets, alleys or ave- nues, and to stretch wires on said potes for the purpose of operating the said elec- tric light plant in the City of Bemidji for the use of the City of Bemidji and its inhabitants. “Provided, however, that such poles shall be so set and placed and the wire so strung thereon as not to endanger or obstruct travel on any street, alley or ave- nue of the said city. Said poles and wires and operating fixtures, within the streets, avenues and alleys of said city, to be placed and erected- under the dir- ection of the Light Committee of the City of Bemidji, and when so placed, located and erected, the same shall not be moved or ordered to be moved by said City dur- ing the term of this grant, without just or sufficient cause. *And provided further, that if at any time during the life of this grant the said Warfield Electric Company, its executors, administrators and assigns, shall fail to furnish electric light in accordance with the provision of this grant, to said City and to the inhabitants thereof for thirty (30) consecutive days through the failure or neglect of said Warfield Electric Com- pany, its executors, administrators and “MINNESOTA AT GETTYSBURG.” The Thrilling Historical Military Spectacle, the Big Evening Spectacle, at the Minnesota State Fair, Sept. 6-11. granted, shall cease and terminate at the option of said City Council, excepting however, as a part of such period of fail- ure aforesaid, such time as may be reas- onably required by said Warfield Electric Company, its executors, administrators and assigns, to repair or restore such works and their appurtenances, or any part thereof, as may at any time be in- jured by fire, lightning or other causes, which necessary time shall not be con- sidered as part of such period of failure to operate said works or to furnish light and power. “Section 2.—The said Warfield Electric Company shall at all times protect, de- fend, save harmless, and indemnify said City of Bemidji from and assume all lia~ bilities for damages which may arise or accrue against the said City from the injury of any person or persons, company or corporation or to any property from the doing of any work herein authorized to be done, or from the operation of said Electric Company, its executors, adminis- trators and assigns, or any of its employ- ees to comply with any ordinance relative to the manner of the use of the highways of said City, and defend the City from any and all actions at law and in equity on account of property or persons being injured by the using or occupying any of the streets, avenues or alleys of the said City by the said Warfield Electric Com-~ pany, its executors, administrators and assigns, in business herein set forth, and save said city harmless from any action the Bemidji Townsite & Improvement Company, its successors or assigns may institute by virtue of any right it or they may claim in and to thestreets and alleys of said City, by virtue of any reservation said Townsite & Improvement Company may have made in dedicating the streets and alleys of said City to the public. “Section 3.—The said Warfleld Electric Company, its executors, administrators and assigns, in consideration of the grant- ing the aforesaid rights and privileges, shall furnish electric lights to said City and its inhabitants thereof at rates not to exceed the following to-wit: For commer- cial and residence lights, all night service, as follows: “FLAT RATE: assigns, then the right by this ordinance “16 c. p., $....per month. are adding to our stoc DRUG Postoffice Corner e ST Toilet Articles Our line of toilet articles is exceptionally complete, having in stock all standard prep- arations, including the cold creams, lotions, toilet waters, toilet soaps, talcum powders, We and items too numerous to mention. CORMONTAN & HANSON k daily. Dainty Drinks GCISTS at our LIMBER OFFICE 17} The man who rushes blindly into Blindfold Buying the first yard he comes to when he buys lumber will never get round shouldered carrying the money he saves by such tactics. Those who reason that all lumber several more guesses coming. is alike because it looks alike, have There’s as much difference in lumber as there- is in shoes or clothes, and you.don’t buy those with your eyes shut, do you? As lumber is supposed to last a consideration in buying. long time, quality should be the first Your money talks here, of course, but what you get for your money, talks more yet, Our rule of quality first—then price—satisfaction always—doesn’t leave any chance of blindfold lumber buying at this yard. Phone 97 M. E. Smith Retail We Also Handle Coal and Wood Lumber Co., Bemidii “32 c. p., $....per month. “For street lights all night service, the City shall be charged rates as follows: “2000 c. p. ArcLights,$. ...per month. 32 c. p. Incandescents$. . . .per month. “Providing, however,'that whenever any person or persons desiring to use the said electric lights, demand that meter be placed in his or her or their building or buildings, the same shall be furnished and placed in such building by said War- field Electric Company, its executors, administrators and assigns, at acjual cost to the consumer, and the meter rate shall not exceed 12c per 1000 watts. “The following lights shall be furnished free to the City of Bemidji: “1-32 in City Clerk's Office. *3-32 in City Council Chambers. “I in Police Station. L in Basement City Hall. “2 in Fire Hall. “(The above to be all night service.) “Section 4.—In further consideration of the benefits which will result to said City of Bemidji from an electric lighting plant, the said City hereby agrees to rent from the said Warfield Electric Company, its executor, administrators and assigns, the following lights: “23 2000-c. p. Arc Lights. “82 32-c. p. Incandescents. “of the character and class herein des- cribed, during the full term-herein granted: And it is agreed the full rental of such lights shell be paid the first day or each month, “The Warfield Electric Company, its executors, administrators and assigns, shall at all times during the continuance of this grant keep the electric lights, apparatus and lamps in repair and good order, without any expense to the City. The Light Committee shall have the right to locate all lights rented by the City. “Section 5.—All poles are to be peeled and straight in the construction or exten- sion of any lines transmitting electricity. All electric conductors shall be placed not less than twenty-five (25) feet above the ground. “Section 6.—The acceptance of this ordinance shall not In any manner impair any existing rights touse the streets which the Warfield Electric Company now have, if any, nor be constructed in any manner as a waiver thereof, “Section 7.—The said Warfield Electric Company shall file their written acceptance of this ordinance with the City Clerk with- in five days after the passage therof. “Section 8.—This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from the date of its publication and acceptance. “First Reading, August, 16, 1909." BEMIDJI BAND WILL GIVE PERFORMANGE SEPT. 26 Casselman and Montgomery, the Band and Orchestra and Local Talent Will Participate. The Bemidji band and orchestra will give a public entertainment, on Thursday, August 26th, when there will be given a first-class “‘show” under the direct supervision of Casselman and Montgomery, a vaudeville team of St. Panl, who are now in Bemidji and arranging for the entertainment, It is the intention to give a min- strel first part. With a vaudeville second part and musical selections by the band and orchestra. The participants in the entertainment, be- sides Mr. Casselman and Miss Montgomery, will be chosen from local talent of which Bemidji is well supplied. 1909 Diaries. The Pioneer still has a few 1909 diariesleft which will be closed out at half price. The assortment includes some of the best aswell as the cheap er books. ; Local news on last page. POPULAR YOUNG PEOPLE MARRIED YESTERDAY P. M. Dick Bertram and Loella Lennerville Wed.—Both Have a Large Circle of Friends. A pretty home wedding was solemnized at the home of the brides’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lennerville, at 4:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon. The contracting parties were Miss Loella Lennerville and Mr. Dick Bertram. Rev. J. H. Deniston was the officiating clergyman who tied the nuptial knot pronouncing the cere- mony which united the lives of these estimable young people of our city. The wedding was a quite one, witnessed only by the immediate relatives and friends of the bride and groom. The bride was "verv prettily gowned and looked the very queen that her life characterizes her to be. The groom wore the conventional black and the pleasant smile that is his by nature. The bride was attended by Miss Blanche Paddock, who acted as bridesmaid, and Edward Currie stood as “best man” for the groom. After hearty congratulations had been showered upon the bride and groom, the entire party partook of an elegant wedding dinner, which was served in a sumptuous manner. The bride is one of the best known young ladies of Bemidji. She is a young lady of many graces of mind and person, who is capable of filling the home she will adorn with happi- ness and will prove to be truly a helpmate and companion to the husband she has chosen to honor with her hand. “Dick” Bertram is one of the most popular young men of thiscity. For some time past he hasofficiated very efficiently as piano player and singer of illustrated songs at the Brinkman Family Theater. By his gentlemanly deportment, good nature and true manliness, he has made hosts of friends in this city. This event marks the most im- portant mile-stone in their lives. Another home is made, a new start in life is commenced under the most favorable conditions and circum- stances. We wish them long life and bespeak for them much hap- piness. We rejoice that they remain among us to cast their leavening in- fluence for good in our community. A BENA MERGHANT HAS A FINE BUSINESS GONGERN Ernest Flemming Has Resided at Bena for Many Years.—Has Done Well. Ernest Flemming, the prosperous Bena merchant, was a_visitor in the city yesterday, coming over from his home on the afternoon train and stopping here until the G. N. east- bound train went Benaward, when he returned home. Mr. Flemming has been in the mercantile business for the past ten years or more at Bena, and through his square and courteous dealings with the Indians and others worked ui:v a business that is second to none in northern Minnesota. He owns a big store that carries an immense stock of general merchandise. Mr. Flemming states that the Soo surveyors are working in the vicinity of Bena, and that their line runs some two miles west of that place, where he owns a forty of land, the proposed line of the Duluth-Thief Falls extension being run directly through this forty. He also says that the surveyors are working north and east of Cass Lake, running lines in the vicinity of Pimush lake, in the eastern part of Beltrami county. Just where they will work west from their present location isa secret that is pretty well guarded—and the surveyors plead ignorance of the route proposed. Band Concert Friday Night. The following is the program of the concert which will be given by the Bemidji band, at the city band stand, on the dock Friday evening: ilimore s Trmmphsal'l' 'lashing Eyes” -« .Henry Frautzen Overture—"Poet and Peasant” Intermelzo—" ...Theo Morse y Home".. wereeeeeeee s . Dalby (ntroducing Russta, Japan and America)...H. L. Alford Good Night, Elks’ Meeting This Evening. A regular meeting of Bemidji Lodge, No. 1052, B. P. O. Elks, will be held at Masonic hall this evening, beginning at 8:30 sharp. As there is much business of importance to be transacted, every brother is requested to be on hand promptly. F. S. Lycan, E. R. M. S. Gillette, Sec. 6UN GLUB EXPECTS T0 HOLD SHODT SEFT. 155 Expected That Many Gun Experts Will Be Present from All Parts of Northwest. The Bemidji Rod and Gun Club will hold a shooting tournament in Bemidji on Wednesday and Thurs- day, September 15-16, and at a meet- ing of the club held after the shoot last evening, the following committee was appointed to take charge of the tournament: P. J. Russell, president of the club; V. L. Ellis, secretary; Dr. G. M. Pal- mer and John D. Lunn. The dates selected(September T5- 16) arethe first twodays of the fourth annual fair of the Beltrami County Agricultural association, and it is the desire of the fair management to hold the shooting tournament at the fair grounds if suitable arrangements can be made. This matter will be definitely settled Sunday, when W. R. Mackenzie, secretary of the fair association, will meet with the mem- bers of the club. The events will be open to partic- ipation by gun club members from all over the northwest, and already many crack shots have signified their intention of being present. (HAD A NARROW ESGAPE ON THE NEW WATERTANK Richard McLain, Working on the New Watertank, Fell From Top Inside of the Tank. Richard McClain of Louisiana, while putting red-hot rivets in the top of Bemidji’s new 100,000 gallon steel watertank yesterday afternoon, narrowly escaped death by falling thirty feet on the inside of the tank. McClain was working near the top rim of the tank and while, stepping to another part of the tank slipped and fell to the bottom of the tank. The curved bottom broke his fall but McClain sustained a heavy cut on his head and abadly bruished arm, The other workmen in the vicinity quickly lowered a rope and brought McClain to the top. He was taken to a surgeon and his wounds dressed. It is reported that McClain will be all right in a day or two. Accounts Payable. Having disposed of our hardware business, we desire that all those who have accounts with us, call and settle at once. All accounts not paid by September 1 will be placed in the hands of our attorney for collection. Accounts may be paid at the store or to E. Johnson. John Fleming & Co. 1909 diaries at the Pioneer office at half-prize. THE TEXAS CATTLE KING GOMING THURSDAY NIGHT ilIs an Interesting Comedy Drama, Pre- sented by Brownlee & Reed.—Is Weli Recommended. In presenting to the public for the season of 1908-09 the drama entitled “The Texas Cattle King,” we wish to assure them that this production is devoid of the sensa- tional clap-trar and blood and thunder which has characterized so many western plays and we endeavor to portray in a faithful manner scénes and incidents characteristic of western life and present a clean, up-to-date performance in every way worthy of your patronage. Brownlee & Reed, Managers, The -Texas Cattle King. Cn. “The Texas Cattle King,” which comes to the City Opera House, Thursday, August 19th, is one of the most beautiful and interesting comedy dramas now before the public, full of pathos mirth and interesting situations. The scene of the play is laid in the ‘Lone Star State—the home of chivalry—and portrays in a faithful manner life on the plains as it really is. The com- pany is composed of excellent players selected with care from the best theatres in the east, and patrons of the Opera House are assured of a rare treat on the appearance of the play. Buy Land in Liberty Township. Beltrami county lands,more espec- ially those of the western end of the county, are in good demand by landseekers and some recent sales indicate the healthy condition of the land market of northern Min- nesota. - W. R. Mackenzie, who is vice president and resident manager for the Northern Minnesota Dairy Farm Land company, has just closed’ deals whereby he sells some tracts in the Town of Liberty to Wisconsin parties. In the party who bought land, and who departed this morning for their home, were the following: William Esau of Milwaukee, Henry Schulcam of Wauwatosa and Henry Steembock of Oshkosh. They were well pleased with, the land and will hold the same either for specula- tion or personally improve the same. CITY DRUG STORE E. N. FRENCH & CO. Drugs, Toilet Arficles and Preparations, Patent Medicines, Cigars, Perfumes, Etc. ” PR RI IONS A SPECIALTY I 1e ThlrdESt.sc PT o s Phone 52 organized solely for A Careful, Conservative, N YOU'R ‘BUSINESS No One Knows Your “Business So Well as You Do Yourself. DON'T permit yourself to be inveigled into investing in “get rich quick” propositions, the purpose of “get- ting you poor quick.” YOU go wrong in seeking high rates of inter- est on your money, but you cannot go far wrong in calling on the First National Bank when you are in need of funds or when you have funds for deposit. Ligitimate Banking Busi- ness Conducted. —-—— The First National Bank of Bemidji MINNESOTA Y BEMIDJI HISTORICAL | _SOC‘fETY. 5