Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 7, 1909, Page 1

Jetys \l\stofi“'@‘ i . MINNESOTA ' ISTORICAL | THE BEMIDJ1 D Y PIONEE SOGIETY. VOLUME 7. NUMBER 120. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 7, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE TOWN OF CORMANT Deputy Public i}xaminer Gayner Submits the Report of His Examination Into Affairs of that Town, at Request of County Board. Litchfield, Minn., Sept. 1st, 1909. Hon. J. Wilmann, Auditor Beltrami Connty Bemidji, Minn. Dear Sir:—1I beg to submit herewith the report of my examination of the records of Township of Cormant, Beltrami County, Minn., and the financial affairs as they appear in the books, vouchers and files of the respective offices. This examination covers a period of six years, or rather so much thereof as they have any records and up to date hereof. RECEIPTS. Commencing April 1904. Received from County Treasurer:— Town Revenue. .... Road and Bridge. .. Appopriation of County Commissioners. 1905. Received from County Treasurer:i— Town Revenue. Road and Bridge. .. Appropriation of County Commissioners. 1906. Received from County Treasurer:— Town Revenue.. $136 17 Road and Bridge. . 348 08 Delinquent Road... . 333 20 1907. Received from County Treasurer:— Town Revenue. ... .$193 02 Road and Bridge. . 542 33 Delinquent Road . 288 30 Appropriation of County Commissioners. . . 350 00 1908. Received from County Treasurer:i— Town Revenue... ...$152 31 Road and Bridge . 879 35 Delinquent Road... . 538 51 Appropriation of County Commissioners. . 332 40 Refund from Town Revenue 4 50 Received from County Treasurer:— Town Revenue, $119 46 Road and Bridge. . . 61373 Delinquent Road. . 456 02 Gross Receipts. DISBURSEMENTS, 1904 Road and Bridge Fund. “Road Work”. . .$849 18 A. Sandberg Supt. 24 60 6 75 9 45 Laso & Roudin, 1 scraper..... Geo Gunderson team, man lumber. .. Treasurer adds $889.73. Treasurers’ 2 per cent commission. . . Errors in No. 23 stub $11.75 order $11.50. 1905 Disbursements of Town Revenue. 0. 0. Myran, assessing town 1903 Lars Bjorge, supervisors service P. T. Teneyek, supervisors service Geo. Gunderson, Town Clerks service. 8 00 Geo. W. Hills, treasurers 2 per cent commission, 203 ‘W. S. Booth & Son, book and blanks. . 22 07 Interest. e, 238 Gusr Nesset, judge of election. 4 00 Geo. W. Hills, judge of election. . 150 Total town revenue disb’..........oocoiuiiinniinninns 1905 Road and Bridge Disbursements, Road work of 1904 orders paid Interest ......... Road work of 1905, . Treasurers 2 per cent commissio: All road work done by day labor. 1905 Disbursements of Town Revenue. Election expenses............ ‘W. S. Booth & Son, blanks, et 22 80. 27 Geo. Gunderson, Town Clerk’s service 4 50. 3 18 Axel Sundberg, Supervisor's service 9.00. 36 L. Bjorge » [ 13 50. " 24 0. 0. Myran - " .10 00. - 60 J. Anderson e “ 1 50. " 08 L. Gjermundboe % " 1 50. LS 08 L. Gjermundboe, treasurer's 2 per cent. 3 09. “Road Work™.......... Interest paid on orders. Treasurer’s 2 per cent ct .$38 20. Interest $1 51 Clarence Shannon Goes to “‘U” Clarence Shannon left Saturday evening for Minneapolis and will, next week, begin his studies at the University ot Minnesota, having decided to take the full collegiate course; and it is possible that he may study law eventually. Clarence was a member of the graduating class of the Bemidji High School of '08 and was one of the brightest members of that exceptionally strong class, During the past year he has at times acted as local reporter for the Pioneer and in this capacity served this paper faithfully and well, This spring he was appointed state fire ranger for the southern half of Beltrami county; and although not yet 21 years of age, he did his work so efficiently that he was highly commended by General Andrews, state fire warden, and his salary was raised $15 per month after his first month’s service. Clarence Shannon is one of the most popular young men in Bemidji. He is an exceptionally bright young man, and has a brilliant future before him if he sticks to the “‘straight and narrow path,” and continues to hustle and study. The Pioneer, in common with his many friends, wishes Clarence all kinds of success, in the future years. $1009 45 $ 849 96 $ 817 45 1373 57 4 W. Alsop Will Raise Sheep. H. W. Alsop, town clerk of the Town of Birch, and who also holds several other positions of public trust in that township was a visitor in Bemidji yesterday evening, having come to the city from a business trip to Maltby, in Hubbard county, south of Bemidji. Mr. Alsop has purchased some sheep at Maltby and will have taken to his farm, where he intends to en- gage extensively in the raising of “mutton and wool.” Speaking of his trip south of hei€, Mr. Alsop said: “I was greatly surprised to note the number of farmers and the splendid farms which are owned between Bemidji and Maltby. There are a fine lot of agricultural products which have been raised on these lands, and even the folks of your own town don’t know what splendid success the farmers around you are making of agricultural pursuits.” $1907 07 $1189 21 7146 81 $ 889 98 1816 $ 908 14 Buried This Morning. The body of Miss Mildred Rebar- chiek was buried in Greenwood cemetery this morning, after a brief funeral service which was held in St. Phillip’s church. Miss Rebarchiek died Sunday afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. A. Brink, in South Bemidji. The deceased was 20 years of age and a very estimable young lady. $ 97 98 $ 654 29 $ 107 37 $ 694 80 BLACKDUCK Blackduck, Sept. 7.—(Special cor- respondence of the Pioneer.) Lee French went to Anoka on Friday. i Mrs. Harrigan is having built a story-and-a-half. house on Third street. § F. D. Thomas arrived in town Thursday evening on business. He left Saturday iafr Red Lake. « Christine Jacobson, who has been ‘Mrs. recently emplog’ed in the Lee family, departed for het home in Canada on Thursday. i J. M. Bryan, Mrs. H. G. Rice and Mrs. J. M. Freeburg spent Thursday sightseeing in’ International Falls, Ranier and Ft. Francis. Mrs. C. G, Johnson, Ralph and «Buster,” of Bemidji, arrived in town Thursday evening for a few days’ visit with friends. They were entertained in the E, L. Oberg home, One of the most delightful events of the season was a fish fry at the lake Wednesday afternoon. Those participating were Mrs. C. G. Johnson and son, Ralph, of Bemidji; Mrs. E, L, Oberg, Miss Marie Oberg of Litchfield, Mr. and Mrs, F. J. Dooher, J. M. Bryan, Guthrie Center, Ia,; Mrs. H. G, Rice of Hamlin, Ia.; Dr. and Mrs, J. M. Freeburg, Dr. ]J. C. Koch of Blackduck. A telephone message from Anoka reached Mrs. Lee French, a week ago Saturday, saying her father, Jacob Schwab, had been shot, and asking her to come at once. Later, it was learned that Mr. Schwab had been murdered. A stranger called at his home about 2 o’clock Saturday morn- ing, and when Mr. Schwab appeared, fired three times at him. Mr. Schwab diedat A number of different accounts have been given and heard, but as yet there seems no clue to the murderer or his object. French left on the Sunday night train for Anoka. R s Co. K. to Give Ball. The members of Company K. M. N. G., will give a ballat the Third Regiment Armory (formerly the Coliseum) next Wednesday evening, when an attempt will be made to make the affair the most memorable ball in the history of the many brilliant functions which the soldier boys have given. The ball will be in the nature of an “opening ball,” in commemora- tion of the furnishing of the armory by the city, and will no doubt be well attended. Departed for California. It is with sincere regret that the people of Bemidji this morning parted with several of its most popular residents, when Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Mayo, Miss Dorothy Mayo, Mr, Leslie Mayo, Mrs, W. N. Bowser and son, Eben, Miss Ellen Johnson and Mr. Ted Winebrenner departed for Los Angeles, Cal, Mr. Mayo and family will make their permanent home at Los Angeles; and it is more than likely that Mr. Mayo will immediately engage in some business pursuit in that place, Mrs. Bowser and her son will be followed, in a few weeks, by Mr. Bowser, and the family will spend the winter in Los Angeles. Mr. Winebrenner will take a trip through California and other points in the west and may possibly decide to locate there permanently. In the departure of Mr. Mayo and family Bemidji loses one of its most estimable families. They have lived here for the past eight years and haye many friends. While it is not probable that Mr. and Mrs. Bowser will move perman- ently from Bemidji, they will, never- theless, spend much of their time away from here. They, also, will be missed as they have been very prom- 1ently identified in the social affairs of the cit‘y and their friends are legion. Cass Lake Won Again. Cass Lake, Sept 7.—(Special to Pioneer.)—The local baseball team once more demonstrated its super- iority over the fast Brooksions yes- terday afternoon, when they “trimmed” the visitors by the score of 6 to 5. The game was Brookston’s up to the fifth inning, the score be- ing 5 and 1 at that time. But the locals got down to business after that and kept the visitorsfrom further scoring and won. Cadreau was on the slab tor the visitors and pitched a steady game. His support, however, was very weak and a great number of errors were chalked up against his players. Grady twirled for Cass Lake and held his opponents to few hits. To Detroit and Return $12.00. Via the South Shore in connection with steamers of the D.& C. Line. Excursions leave Duluth on Night Express Sept. 15th, 17th, 19th, 22nd. Rate to Toledo $12.50, Cleveland $13.50, Buffalo $14.00. Apply early for reservation to A. J. Perrin, General Agent, Duluth, Minn. Additional local matter on last page. The Palmer Garment. The Best Time to Buy 500 IS MAKING A MISTAKE IF IT PASSES UP BEMIDJI By Going to North of City, Soo Would “Turn Its Back’ on Biggest Shipping Point in Northern Minne- sota, Qutside Duluth. A telegram from Thief River Falls, which has been published in the Duluth and St. Paul papers, gives what is purported to be a correct statement of the “doings” of the Soo surveyors who are running the lines prior to the selection of the exact route through which the Thief River Falls-Brooton extension of the Soo will t e constructed. The statement is as follows: “The locating engineers for the Soo road from Thief River Falls to Duluth are slowly working west through northern Clearwater county, towards this citv. Several teams are accompanying the surveyors to move the supplies from camp to comp. “The line as located through Clearwater county is some twenty miles nortk of Bagley, the county seat, and it also is heading straight for Thief River Falls, East ot Clear- water county the line extends north of Bemidji lake some distance, touching neither the lake nor any town north of the lake, and continues along the north end of Cass lake. It is probable that a town will be established on the north end of the last named lake, as the location is one of the choicest about that body of water. “It is expected that the engineers will arrive in Thief River Falls in three weeks. “Camps are being established for the construction crews by Foley, Walsh & Stewart, the contractors. These will be in operation before frost arrives and the grading will be pushed through asrapidly as pos- sible. That the line will be ready for the steel in the early part of next summer is now an assured fact. ““The new time tables of the Cana- dian Pacific railway show the Thief River Falls-Duluth line as the last connecting link between Chicago and Winnipeg, and it is given no little prominence in this connection. Offi- cials of the road do not deny that through trains will be running on this line one year hence.” The Pioneer believes that no one, regardless of who is mentioned, is authority at the present time to state just where the Soo road will build its line from the south shore of Leech lake towards Thief River Falls. Surveyors have been running lines through many parts of Cass, Bel- trami and Clearwater counties, and no doubt they will also extend their operations to other parts of these counties, west of the Leech lake dis- trict and south of Bemidji as well as north. A crew of surveyors has been working west of the north shore of Cass lake, toward Lake Bemidji for several days, and no doubt are in close proximity to Bass lake. They, of course, are very reticent and look wise when asked asto where the line is going to be built, and when they say they “don’t know” they are probably telling the truth—they really don’t know. The Soo can ill afford to ‘‘pass up” the City of Bemidji. Bemidji is undoubtedly the most important shipping point in north.central Minnesota, as shown by the offi- cial-autheatic figures of the ton- nage of freight received and for- warded at Bemidji during the year ending March 31, 1909, and also the amounts, in dollars and ‘cents, ot the freight received and for- warded in Bemidji during a given period in 1908. The Pioneer recently received a statement from A. C. Clausen, secretary of the railroad and ware- house commission, in which he gives the following as the tonnage of freight received and forwarded at Bemidji during the year ending March 31, 1909: Great Northern railway received 22,764 tons and forwarded 95,939 tons, a total of 118,703 tons. The Minnesota & International railway company received 177,880 tons, of which 142,993 tons were logs, and forwarded 48,002 tons, a total of 225,882 tons. The M., R. L. & M. railway com- pany received 2,046 tons and for- warded 47,192 tons, a total of 49,- 238. The grand total .of tons received was 222,690; the total of tons for- warded was 191133. The grand total of tons received and tons for- warded was 393,823, certainly a magnificient showing. Freight business of the G. N. for twelve months ending January 31, '09, $286,934.68; Northern Pacific [Continued on Last Page.) 1906 Disbursements of Town Revenue Funds. 0. 0. Myran, assessors services 1905 ..$56 00 Interest $4 76 r. Olaf OlSon. .......cuuenn.. oo 1850 # 08 [ | L. E. Gjermundboe, supervisor's service 1904 3 00 18 Axel Sandberg, supervisor's service. 3 00 L 18 Gust Nesset, Town Clerk's service. 660 26 Otto Myran, assessing.......... .20 00 “ 120 = Gust Nesset, Town Clerk’s service. . 12 00 5 59 % Even Nelson, supervisor. . . 2100 o 79 Fred Wing, supervisor. : 19 50 - 73 s % . s = Gust Nesset, Town Cler 1050 « 40 is right now while the stocks are large and you can Axel Sandberg, supervisor. .. 2100 126 s . . a0 w0 secure your choice and a quick dplwery from a great _loss number of desirable garments. Right now we have a Total Town Revenue.................. $184 53 your size and can deliver the garment at once. The probability is that you'll not have to wait a minute for alterations. We have just received another shipment of Ladies Cloaks and Suits, which makes our Cloak 1907 Disbursements of Road and Bridge Funds. 0. 0. Myran, treasurer’s commission. ..$ 989 o M. D. Stoner, platting road . 1455 Even Nelson, helping county surveyor. ... 7 00 Interest 28 . 0. 0. Myran, bridge and ‘culvert across creek section 26-36 29 63 Interest 108 potermosean b ot i and Suit Department the most complete one in the city. mant bridge. . 25 00 Each number is correct in style and fit and will give perfect, satisfactory wear. We ask you to visit our Garment Department. O'Leary-BowserC-. Jacob Jacobson, work on section line. ..... 30 00 (Sec. 4-9) D. M. Tozier, road betweensections 4and 9 23 00 H. Grunt,road work between sections4 and 9 35 00 John Kilgren, cutting corduroy road between secitons 19-20. ... 115 00 Interest 4 41 Geo. Gunderson, account of . Sjorgren 2y One of Our Many New Something New Styles “ARDOG” GOAT THE * CONMrACt ..o evseeeranransans 60 00 Total interest on road and bridge. 577 = 1 Transferred to Town Revenue. . 4 50 $ 509 34 $25 -oo 1907 Disbursements Town Revenue. [Continued on Last Page.]