Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 24, 1909, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI D Y PIONEE VOLUME 7. NUMBER 108. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 24, 1909. . FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. THE COUNCIL CONSIDERED THE ELECTRIC ORDINANCE| ... ournew it sis s Rates for Lights Were Submitted and Ordinance Given Final Reading at Meeting of Council Last Night.—Final Reading Monday. The most important work done by the city council at its meeting last evening was the secound reading of the ordinance granting an electric light franchise to the Warfield Electric company and fixing the rates to be charged by the com- pany; thebalance of the franchise was left as published in the Daily Pioneer of Aug. 19th. The flat rate was fixed as follows: For commercial and residence property for all night service: 16 c. p., $1.00 per month; 32 c. p., $1.25 per month. For street lights, all-night service, the city shall, under the proposed ordinance, be charged as follows: 2000 c. p. arc lights, $7.50 per month; 32 c. p. incandescents, $1.25 per month, The monthly meter rates under the proposed ordinance are as follows: 25,000 watts or less, 12¢c per 1000 watts. 100,000 watts and not less than 25,000 watts, 10c. 200,000 watts and not less than 100,000 watts, 9c. 300,000 watts and not less than 200,000 watts, 8c. 400,000 watts and not less than 300,000 watts, 7c. 500,000 watts and not less than 400,000 watts, 6c. The ordinance, as amended, also provides that at the end of five years, should the city’s population be 8,000 or over, the maximum meter rate shall be ten cents per thousand watts, instead of twelve cents; and at the end of ten years, should the vopulation reach 10,000, the maxi- mum rate to be nine cents “per thousand watts. A. P. White, John Moberg, Walter Markham and Dr. J. T. Tuomy, as a committee from the automobile club, appeared before the council and asked that the council make an appropriation for the better- ment of the roads in the city limits, President Kirk stated to the com- mittee that the council had no money in the permanent improvement fund, as the work done in 1908 had over- drawn the fund to such an extent that the tax levy for that year was inadequate to replace the funds so withdrawn; that the mayor had refused to sign the resolution author- | izing the grading of Irvine avenue, even though such grading was absolutely needed on account of the waterworks system, part of the new system of waterworks being covered but two feet, when it was necessary to cover it nine feet in order to pro- tect the mains from frost. After an hour’s discussion the council, which was reluctantas to the spending of funds it did not have, authorized the street committee and street commissioner to work with the automobile club in the fixing of the crossings within the city limits. A compromise having been affected by the resident members of the armory board and Messrs, Bacon & Snow as to rent of the “Armory Building,” their bllls for rent since April 20th were allowed at $70 per month. No further action was taken by the council on the proposition of leasing the armory, as it was understood that C. E. Johnson, colonel of the Third Regiment, M. N. G., would be here some time during the present week, and then Mayor J. P. Pogue, City Treasurer Earl Geil and Colonel Johnson, who compose the armory board, could settle the matter of renting suitable quarters for the militia company. The transfer of liquor license of Ole Anderson to Louis Anderson was granted and the bond, with Ole Anderson and A. Klien as sureties, was approved. The report of the municipal court for the week ending August 21, showing fines collected to the amount of $13.75, was accepted and filed. The plat of North Park was ac- cepted and the proper city officers authorized to sign same. This is the plat of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 5, within the city limits was recently platted by Tuttle Bros. Burce, the sale of lots in said addition to be opened Friday of this week. The council authorized the sale of the old water tower and tank, and bids for same will be opened at the meeting to be held September 5. ‘The street committee reported that nothing had been done by Mr. Crouch towards the repairing of condemned sidewalks built by Mr. Crouch last summer. A - resolution was passed authorizing the city at- torney to notify Mr. Crouch’s bond- men that the city looked to them to see that the repairs were properly made. The building committee asked for further. time in which to make report on the advisability of purchasing a safe for the municipal court records, or whether or not the city should build a suitable vault for the munici- pal court and city clerk’s records. BLACKDUCK Blackduck,Aug. 24.—(Special cor- respondence of the Pioneer.) Roy Bure returned home last week from a two weeks’ visit. Mrs. H. A. Simonson . has been on the sick list for a few days. Mrs. F. J. Barackman and children are expected home the last of this week. Mrs. M. ]. Leak and Mrs. Earle Tucker departed Wednesday for a visit with relatives in South Dakota. G. W. Gaslin has disposed of his saloon business in Brainerd and is now at home with his family here for a time. The ladies of the Catholic church served ice cream and cake in the Moon building Saturday afternoon and evening. Mrs, Ed. French and little son went to Bemidji Monday evening for a visit. They returned home Wednesday evening. This is the first year in the his- tory of Blackduck that sweet corn and tomatoes have matured so early the new church this week. All who wish to help in this way are cordially invited to report to D. W. Hayden. Dr. J. M. Freeburg disposed of two of his cottages last Monday, to Mrs. Bridget Jenkins, who lives three-ahd-a-half miles, southwest of town. D. W. Hayden and daughter, Mrs. F. G. Dooher, entertained Dr. and Mrs. Freeburg and son, J. M. Bryan and Mrs. H. G.. Rice at “dinner on Sunday. Mrs. J. C. Koch, Ylhl) has been very ill from nervous prostration, was taken to the hospital at Brainerd Sunday night, in hopes that the change might be of benefit. Card of Thanks. To the kind friends and neighbors who so willingly assisted us during the sickness and death of our be- loved little babe, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks, also to those who assisted us by words of comfort and many kindly acts. May the Lord bless you and spare you such sorrow, is our sincere wish. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Peckel. and are so plentiful. There will be a shingling bee at 1909 diaries at the Pioneer office at half-prize. Additional Short Locals." skirts, at Berman Emporium. Fred Dugas has returned to Cloquet after spending several days in Bemidji. T. H. Daly and wife of Minneapo- lis were registered as guests at the Markham last night. P. J. Russell has gone to Baudette to attend the term of district court which is being held in that village. W. R. Smith'and M. J. Buninger of International Falls came to Be- midji last night and spent today in the city. Dr. Henderson went to Kelliher last evening and spent the night at that place, having been called there on a professional trip. The Berman Emporium show the largest line in fall dress goods, ginghams, percales, linens and all new tub goods. Ask to see it. Thomas Porte of Grand Forks, N. D., came to the city last evening from a fishing trip to Dorset. He went to Grand Forks this morning. Thomas S. Ervin, the general manager for the Beltrami Elevator & Milling company, came to the city this morning from his home at St. Cloud. S. C. Johnson, the Crookston “feed man,” came to the city last evening from a business trip to Park Rapids. He left for Crookston this morning. s A. B. Clair, the Grand Rapids timber dealer, came to Bemidji last night from a business trip in the vicinity of Northome and was a visitor here today. C. E. Battles is putting in the water mains and sewer pipes for the new auto garage which will be built for John Moberg, immediately north of the Pioneer office. Mrs. L. L. Berman has returned from an extended visit to the east- ern markets, where she purchased large stocks of fall and winter goods for the Berman Emporium. R. E. Miller)of Miller’s Repair Shop, left last night for Winnipeg, where he goes ion a business trip that will land him in the “Canuck” city for the remainder of the week. The Woman’s Catholic Order of Foresters will meet at 8 oclock in the basement of the church on Wed- nesday evening; August 25th, All members are requested to be present. Lee LeBaw, 'court reporter for Judge Stanton, departed this morn- ing for Baudette to be present at the term of court which opened there today, for northern Beltrami county. A. A. Richardson returned last evening from Frazee, where he has been doing a lot of photographing on the log drive ‘and at the mill of the Nichols-Chisolm Lumber com- pany, which is another of Thos. Shevlin’s enterprises. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Presbyterian church will be enter- tained by Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. [ Wilson, at the home of Mra, Wilson, 911 Beltramiavenue, Thursday after- noon at 2:30. The ladies extend a cordial invitation to all. See the new purses, hair orna- ments, laces and trimmings, at- Ber- man Emporium. Mrs. C. E. Battles and son Leon, Mrs. Dexter and Mrs. Day of Minneapolis were a party who came over from Cass Lake yesterday afternoon and visited here for several hours, returning to the “Lake” on the night train. Fred S. Dagett and George M. Myers of Kansas City came to the city this morning, over the M. & I. north-bound passenger train, from Minneapolis, and left on the G. N. Bemidji-Sauk Center train for Dor- set, where they will enjoy some muskallonge fishing for a few days. Miss Clara Fisk, one of Bemidji’s most popular young ladies returned to the city last evening, after an absence of several weeks, during which time she visited with friends at points in South Dakota and also remained several days at Montevido, Minn. Miss Fisk had a very pleasant visit, You will find the prettiest, largest selection in new fall dress goods and suitings, at Berman Emporium. M. F. Willson, whom everyone knows best as “Bill,” is entertaining as his guests at the home of himself and his good wife C. E. Willson, brother of “Bill,” and Miss Anstrom, of Minneapolis. The brother is said to be about as big a ball “fan” and rooter as “Bill,” which is certainly “going some.” A. L. Anderson, special repre- sentative for the Minneapolis Tri- bune, has been in the city the past few days doing ‘‘Missionary” work for the Tribune. This is Mr. Ander- son’s first visit to Bemidji in ten years and he is surprised at the growth of Northern Minnesota’s leading town. ok Mrs. F. J. Hatton of Jamestown, N. D., daughter of G. W. Walker, arrived in the city last evening and will visit here for a fortnight or more with relatives, Mrs. Hatton is the wife of Condutor Hatton, who “punches tickets” on N. P. passenger trains out on the division west of Fargo. Mrs. Hatton has been here on several previous cccasions and has many friends in Bemidji, all of whom are pleased at her visit here. Walter Markham Has Fine Auto. Walter Markham is the latest Bemidjite to.add an automobile to his list of necessaries of life—and he has added a fine one, which he brought to Bemidji overland and which is safely housed at Mclver’s livery stable. Walter’s machine is an “Over- land,” and is a fine car. Accom- panying Mr. Markham on the trip overland from St. Paul with the auto were his mother, E. A. Schnei- der and Arthur Scharff, a brother of Hugo Scharff of this city, who acted as chaffeur on the trip. SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING - WILL BE HELD TOMORROW Representatives of the Sunday Schools in This Seection . Will Assemble at Laporte.—Bemidji Baptist Sunday School Holds State Banner. A district Sabbath school con- vention for north-central Minne- sota will be held at Laporte, twenty miles south of Bemidji, on the M. & I. railway, tomorrow when a very interesting program will be rendered, including addresses by mnoted speakers and musical and vocal numbers that promise something good. The district embraced in this convention includes Bemidji and other prominent cities and villages in this section, and it is expected that there will be a large attend- ance, which would undoubtedly be much augumented if the meeting was held at some more central loca- tion, where railway facilities were better. Representatives will be in attend- ance from the Bemidji Baptist Sun- day school, which is the “champion” Sunday school of the state. The Bemidji Baptist school has thrice won the state bannuer, tor general excéllence, and the baunner is now the permanent property of the local school. The following is the program for the convention: Morning. Meet at the church at 9:30. March to grove at 10 o’clock. Opening hymn. . Scripture feading. Invocation—Rev. T. M. Gilpin. Hymn. Address of Welcome—Rev. J. E. Pierce. “The Sunday School”—Mrs. Tro- xel. . Open Discussion. “The Home Department”—Mrs. The State Map Most complete and at- tractive. Made from the latest Government Sur- veys, Post Office Records, Railroad and Private data, Aiming to .show more towns than have ever been represented on similar en- - gravings, Exquisitely col- ored by counties, Town- ship and range numbers and lines, wherever such lines are surveyed. Inter- urban Railroad Lines, and all other features necessary on up-to-date and com- plete maps. Size of map plate proper, about 20x28 inches. . The highest priced school and office maps are not as complete nor as at. tractive. The Pana_ma Ganal An etching of a Topo- graphical Drawing, show- ing Nature of the land surface, locks, distances, U. S. Canal Zone and Districts, etc. f U S Sfiial Map lllustrating. the growth of U. S. by Purchase and ‘Wars. The Bemidji Pioneer Wall Chart This 3-sheet, 28x36 Wall Chart is givenfree to all who pay their sub- scription to the Weekly Pioneer one year in advance; or is given with a six months’ subscription to the Daily Pioneer, payment to be made strictly in advance. Price of map separate, 50 cents; by mail, 15 cents extra. he Bemidji Pioneer The World A 22x16 inch map 1n colors. Every countryin separate tint. Capitols and important towns. i Difference in time by hours, International date line. Length ot night and day in different latitudes. Ocean distances, chief lines of travel, etc. Principal Countries, their Areas, Capitals, Pop- ulations, Commerce with U. S., National Debt, Revenue, Expenditure, etc. The UE. Map Same size, style of En- graving and coloring as the «“World Map”, accom- - panied by detailed colored maps of The Philippines Hawaii Alaska Porto Rico Description of Our Island Possessions. Special Features Portraits of Leading Rulers, Coats of Arms of Nations in colors, etc., etc C. L. Xnox, Bemidji. “How to Teach the Primary”—, Miss Boobar, Nary. Recitation=—Bemidji delegat¢. Special Music—Guthrie Delega- tion, E Address—Mr. Vanderpool, Park Rapids. Hymn, Closing Prayer. Picnic Dinner in Grove. Afternoon. Song Service, 2 o’clock. Prayer—Rev. Kingsbury. Recitation—Miss Norma Dobbed- al, Guthrie. Recitation—Miss Rena Stuart. Essay, “What Good May I Derive from the Sunday School”’—Mrs. Clay of Nary. Essay, “Sowing and Reaping”— Mrs. Mary Mead. *‘Should Teachers Be Expected to Lead the Children %o Christ, or Should This Be Left to the Pastor?” —Mrs. Wright of Guthrie. Open Discussion. i Special Music—Bemidji Delega- tion, Address—Rev. H. R. McKee, Bemidji. Closing Song. Benediction. Evening Program. Song and Devotional Service at 7:30, lead by Rev. Olander. Address at 8 p. m.—Rev. Kings- bury. Closing Song. Benediction. The committee having charge of the program and which will act at Laporte are T. M. Gilpin, I. E. Pierce, Rena Stuart. A HOME GAN BE BOUGHT FOR 25 GENTS PER WEEK Tuttle Bros. apolis, Indiana, who make a business of platting sub-divisions of building lots in the better cities over the country, are going to open a sale here next Friday. & Bruce of Indian- Tuttle Bros. & Bruce have pur- chased a 40-acre tract on Irwin avenue opposite the fair grounds and have platted it into lots and will offer them at $20 to $80 each upon the unusally easy payment plan of twenty-five cents cash and twenty-five cents a week charging no interest at all. If the purchaser is sick or out of employment their company will wait for him. R. H. Schumaker will hold the title as trustee for the benefit of the lot buyers and the money will be paid to the First Natianal Bank of this city, It would seem that there is little excuse for any one having to rent when he canget a home upon such an easy plan. ‘This company gives permission to build upon the lots at any time if only two rooms providing the build- ing is respectable and so con- structed as to be added onto as the buyer is able. Mr. Bruce says Bemidji seems to be in better condition than most of the cities where they have operated lately and he anticipates a big sale. Each lot is staked and marked with a yellow card showing the price and terms. If you wish the lot you can tear off the yellow card and take it at once to their office at 321 Minnesota avenue. No less than two lots will be sold to one purchaser. Tuttle Bros. and Bruce recently had a very successful sale in Crooks- tonin a very similar manner and have just closed the sale in Grand Forks, where they sold 500 lots in ten days upon the same plan. It would seem wise if anyone having any idea of securing lots would in- vestigate these as soon as the sale opens. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.