Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 25, 1909, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI D. VOLUME 7. NUMBER 109. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 25, 1909. £ FO! RTY CENTS PER MONTH. NEW HIGH SCHOOL BLOCK IS NEARING COMPLETION Will Fill Long-Felt Want for Additional Accommodations for Over-Crowded School Rooms.—Building Will Be Completed About September 15th. Bemidji’s elegant new $50,000 high school building is nearing completion and the structure presents an im- posing appearance, located as it isin almost the exact center of the city, but a block removed from the busi- ness section. The contractor states that the entire building will be completed and ready to turn over to the school board not later than September 15th; but a week or ten days will lapse after that date before the new build- ing will be used. The building is 120x89 feet; three stories high, with no basement. Occupies one full block, between America and Irvin avenues and Sixth and Seventh streets. The first story of the building is constructed of dark red Coon Creek paver; sec- ond and third stories, of light mixed color St. Louis hydraulic pressed brick. The building has a flat roof, with skylights. It is unusually well-proportioned, and is deceiving to the sight, being much larger than it looks at first glance. The wood work on the interior of the building is of birch, finished in bog oak color. The desks and furniture will be finished in the same beautiful color. The blackboards, of which there are very many, are of fine composi- tion. The first floor of the new build- ing will be occupied by the children of the First and Second primary grades: and the gymnasium, girls’ and boys’ shower baths and the manual training rooms will also be on this floor. On the second floor will be located the superintendent’s office: and the scholars of the Seventh and Eighth grades will also have rooms on the second floor: it being reliably stated that this is the first instance in the state where the scholars of the Seventh and Eighth grades have been placed in adjoining rooms. The high school assembly hall, recitation rooms and laboratories will occupy the entire third floor. The toilet rooms are located on the first and third floors, It is the intention of the school board to use the old Catholic church and Mayer buildings for the first two weeks of school, (which opens on Monday, Sept. 13th) for the use of the First and Second pri- mary scholars, after which these buildings will not be used again; and the board expects to have all the scholars of the city graded and occupying rooms in the three build- ings which the district now owns— these being the central building, the north side, and the new high school buildings. The new high school building was designed by W. R. Parsons & Sons Co. ot Minneapolis; and A. C. Thomas of Blooming Prairie was the contractor who erected the building, the cost price of the building alone being $36,008. The plumbing and the heating plant will be installed by Doran Bros. of this city, at a cost of $10,732. The heating plant will be installed in a separate building, ad- joining the new school building. *‘Nabbed” at Crookston. Crookston Times: On No. 35 from Dulutk this morning two men were aboard when the train reached here shipped free from Bemidji by the Great Northern for work in the yards at Redlands. They refused to get off there and when the train 'arrived here Conductor Evaus turned them over to Capt. Vonderbeck, who gave them a soft seat on the brick paving and gave them a gentle tip to remain there till Roadmaster Laughlin arriv- ed or they might feel a gentle pate ting on their heads from his “billy.” They remained and finally toddled over to Redland to go to work—or take a sneak away in the dark later Deputy Examiner Completes Work. HAVE ELEBA"T SUITE uF J. C. Gayner of Litchfield, deputy public examiner, came to the city this morning from an official trip to the Township of Cormant, where he has been examining the books and records of the township officers, by resolutions of the board of county commissioners and by request of some of the residents of the town. Mr. Gayner had completed the examination of School District No. 13 and the Town of Cormant, and he left this noon for Duluth to get orders from his chief, Examiner Anton Schaeffer. ¥ The deputy would give out nothing for publication relative to what he found in the school district or the township records, but says that the reports will be make public some time next week. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL WILL GIVE A HEARING Indicates that He May Modify His Late Opinion Regarding State Drainage Work. St. Paul, Aug. 25.—Attorney Gen- eral Simpson indicated today that he will modify his opinion against the legality of the use of the state money for drainage work projected by various counties, if it can be proved that this work is in the interest of health and not primarily for the reclamation of swamp lands. Ever since he gave his opinion after the “pork barrel” case was decided by the supreme court, the attorney general has been receiving protests from citizens in affected counties. These protests have been saying that he has based his opinion upon mistaken grounds, declaring that if they had a chance they would prove it. Itis understood that the state drainage commission has been tell- ing these complainants to keep after the attorney general and get him to hear them. Now Mr. Simpson says that he will follow the suggestion and give a hearing to those who believe that his opinion will be modified. Hé will ask the men to St. Paul in the near future and go over the on. whole matter with him. [THE BAZAAR STORE Is offering exceptional bargains in the clear- ance of the remainder of their summer goods. Among the various bargains can be found Gauze and Muslin Underwear, Lingerie and Tailored Waists, Wash Goods, Can- vas Slippers, Laces and Embroideries, Nobby Suits, Jackets and Skirts Early Introduction of Fall Goods We are steadily receiving shipments of our elegant new fall dress goods. All the newest shades in the disfinctly lafe and most stylish fabrics. Among them are Wool Batistes, Satin Berbers, Wool Peau de Soie, Ben- galines, Ottoman Suitings, etc., etc- Come In and See Us Bazaar Store ROOMS FOR NEW OFFIGES Judge Spooner and M. 1. Brown Have Fine Law Chambers in O’Leary- Bowser Block. Judge M. A. Spooner and M. J. Brown have very commodious and neatly-appointed. office rooms, in their new location, in the O’Leary- Bowser block, where, on the second floor, they are consulting with their clients and writing opinions. The offices are in the front of the second floor, where they have a suite of three rooms. The outer, or reception room, is arranged very conveniently to the private individ- ual offices of Mr. Brown and Judge Spooner. This room contains a number of the volumes of the large {ibrary, and is furnished with roomy, comfortable chairs where clients may await an auspicious time for interviewing the members of the firm. The private room of Mr. Brown adjoins the reception room, and is fitted in the same complete manner, with splendid furniture, library and all modern equipment. Judge Spooner’s private room is on the east side of Mr. Brown’s room. The judge has an extensive library and his room indicates the abiding place of a worker and student. The rooms are finished in elegant manner and the electric lights and stands are also of the very latest designs. Messrs. Spooner and Brown are to be congratulated on possessing so acceptable a “home” for the trans- action of the affairs of the ‘firm. Brother of William McCuaig Dead. Word was received in this city to- day that John McCuaig, a brother of William McCuaig, of this city, had died at Milacca, Minn,, this morn- ing. The death of John McCuaig is not unexpected, as he had been an in- valid for several years. The de- ceased has traveled over all parts of the western country, in the hope of benefitting his health, but without avail, finally returning to the old home at Milacca to pass the remain- ing days in quiet, among friends and relatives. The Pioneer is not informed of the age of John McCuaig, but as we understand it, he was a compar- atively young man; and his un- timely taking off is a keen sorrow to friends and relatives. William McCuaig and his family have been at Milacca for several days awaiting the final summons of John to the other shore. John McCuaig was a patient suf- ferer, and he endured his failing strength without a murmur. The end was as peaceful as the close of a beautiful summer day, when day- light fades into night with increas- ing loveliness. New Mercantile Firm. William VanEpps of Minneapolis has decided to enter the business circles of Bemidji, and with that end in view has leased the O’Leary & Bowserbuilding,adjoining Nangle’s store, and formerly occupied by Down’s & O’Leary. Mr. VanEpps will handle fancy groceries and provisions, and will have his stock in place and ready for business September 1st. Mr. VanEpps has had much practical experience in the grocery and provision business, and he will undoubtedly do well in Bemidji. The firm name of the new store will be The Bemidji Provision Cempany. Opening Week at the Brinkman. The opening night at the Brink- man Family Theater was a grand success, and in appreciation of the efforts of his patrons to make it a success, Manager Brinkman will put this elaborate program for the balance of the week, with the ex- ception of the orchestra, and will re- duce the price of admission to twenty-five cents, children ten cents. There will be but two shows put on each night, commencing promptly Married at Aure. Aure Minn., August., 23. (Special to Pioneer.) — The marriage of Chesty Peterson.to Helmer Johnson was solemnized at the home of the bride’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. P. K. Peterson, of Aure Sunday August 22, the Rev. S. T. Grimsrud, of Bagley, officiating. The ceremony was performed at noon and in the presence of relatives and a number of invited friends. After the wedding ceremony a bounteous dinner was served. The bride is well and favorably known in this community, where she has a host of friends; the groom is a resident of Harmony, Minn.,, and they will make their future home at the latter place. DOINGS AMONG BEMIDJI'S COUNTRY NEIGHBORS Live Correspondents of the Pioneer Write the News from Their Localities. Wilton. August 23, 1909. Miss Annie Eide was shopping in Bemidji Friday. Duffy Dahl went to Bemidji on business Saturday. Miss Annie West was a Bemidji visitor last Friday. Hans Bollingrud spent Saturday and Sunday with his family at Lavinia. Miss Anna Bowers spent part of last week with her cousin, Arvilla Patterson, C. F. Rogers returned from a brief business trip to Grand Forks last week. Miss Goldie Lackore visited with Mr, and Mrs. William Dand- liker last week. Mrs. L, Abney of Iowa is spend- ing this week with her daughter, Mrs. Edward West. Mrs. William Laney ot Cass Lake is spending the week visit- ling with Mrs. Robert Ernst. Mr, and Mrs. John McMahan took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Aldrich last Sunday. Mrs. Rose Chilson who has been spending the past month in North Dakota returned to her home here. gOur neighborhood is rather quiet at present as nearly all the men have left for the Dakota harvest fields. The farmers of cur vicinity have begun harvesting their crops. The fodder corn yields well this year while the oat crop is rather light. FARRAR PAID AS SHERIFF OF KOOCHICHING COUNTY Melntosh, Whom Farrar Succeeded in Qusting as Sheriff, Is Not Paid for Services Rendered While He Was in Office. Judge Spooner of this city was at|months, it being held that, as Mr. International Falls yesterday, where | Farrar was legally the sheriff, Mr. be appeared, jointly with F. J. Mc-| McIntosh had Partlin as attorney for Henry W. no lawful claim against the county, even ifhe did Farrar of International Falls, who |perform the services claimed to have recently won out in the supreme |been {endered by him. court in his contest against Hugh T. Mclntosh for the office of sheriff of |the claims of Mr. Koochiching county. Judge Spooner . The supreme court recently upheld Farrar, and a few days ago denied the prayer of states that the|Mr. MclIntosh’s attorneys for a re- board of county commissioners of |argument of the case. Koochiching county, who were in As matters now stand, Mr. Farrar session at International Falls yester-|is the lawful sheriff of Koochiching day, passed a resolution awarding to|county, and will undoubtedly be Mr. Farrar, as the rightful sheriff of | allowed to retain the office undis- the county, the sum of $1,317.32,|turbed, as the court of last report the same being the amount of the|in Minnesota, the supreme tribunal, bills rendered the county by Mr.|has upheld the countenance of Mr. McIhtosh who served unlawfully as| Farrar’s attorneys, Judge Spooner sheriff of the county for several|and Mr. F. J. McPartlin. SPEGIAL DAYS AT THE “ Soldiers Day,” and all the “old boys” who can get there will reunite MINNES“TA sTATE FAIH on the state fair grounds following the annual meeting of the various regimental associations. Members Each Day of Fair Week Has Been Des- of the old First Minnesota will be ignated as Some Special Day. the especial gzuests of honor on this day. Thursday will be ‘“Territorial Pioneers’ Day,” and, as has long been the custom, the center of in- The matter of special days for the | terest that day will be the Territorial fiftieth annual Minnesota State Fair, | Pioneers’ cabin and the assembly Sept, 6 to 11, has been decided by tent just across the street, in which the board of managers as follows: | appropriate exercises will be held. Monday, Sept. 6. will be “Labor Friday, Sept 10, will be “St. Paul Day” and all the hosts of organized | Day” and the citizens from down labor in the twin cities will proceed |river will again demonstrate their to the grounds immediately after the | ability to make the tuvnstiles red early morning parades and make |hot. their headquarters in the live stock Saturday, Sept. il, will again be amphitheatre, where addresses will|*“Automobile Day” this year,although be delivered by Bishop Robert C.|the races will be more sensational Mclntyre and other men of national { than ever and Saturday night will prominence: Monday will also see | see the greatest of the various night a revival of “Dan Patch Day,” for | shows, owing to the illuminated and the greatest horse in the world is to|decorated automobile parade around race on his favorite track Monday | both the half-mile and the mile track. afternoon with his Minor Heir. Tuesday, Sept. 7, will be “Minne- apolis Day” and the people of the up-river twin city will attempt to i establish a new record for one day’s | half price. attendance. greatest rival, —_— P 1909 Diaries. The Pioneer still has a few 1909 diariesleft which will be closed out at The assortment includes some of the best aswell as the cheap Wednesday. Sept. 8, will be “Old | er books. O’Leary-Bowser Co. Bemidji, Minnesota. New Store. New Merchandise Men’s Suits made to order just as you want them $15.00 to $40.00 a suit Dress Goods and Silks. all kinds of gowns. at 7:25 and 9:00 o’clock. Don’t miss this grand program. Men’s Neckwear You'll find the latest patterns and shapes in our Men’s Neckwear 250 lll 750 All the new shapes ilry Goods - Just take a look at our dainty Home Journal Patterns, 10c and 15c. Ask for a fashion sheet, they are free. Men’s Collars Arrow Brand Collars 15¢, 2 for 25¢ Men’s Shoes King , Quality Shoes $5.00 Just received our new fall stock TAILOR MADE GOWNS We are showing the advance styles Materials for in Ladies’ Fall Suits. nifty. Cheap, too. They are very $20.00 fo $35.00 a Suit HISTORICAL @ SOCIETY. ) PRt P! 1 SRS