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Money to Loan on Real Estate For Sale 80 acres in Sec. 22-147-32 160 acres in Sec. 25-146-34 Office Rooms For Rent Call Room 8 0'Leary-Bowser B'li’g PROFESSIONAL CARDS ARTS MISS DICKINSON ART OF PIANO PLAYING 419 America Avenue HARRY MASTEN Piano Tuner Formerly of Radenbush & Co. of St. Paul Instructor of Violin, Piano, Mando- lin and Brass Instruments. Music furnished for balls, hotels, weddings, banquets, and all occasions. Terms reasonable. All music up to date. Phone N. W. 535, or call at 213 Third Street, upstairs. HARRY MASTEN, Piano Tuner LAWYERS GRAHAM M. TORRANCE LAWYER Telephone 560 FRANK A. JACKSON LAWYER Bemidji, Minnesota E E. McDONALD 4 ATTORNEY AT LAW Office—Swedback Block, Bemidji, Minn. Miles Block PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS DR. ROWLAND GILMORE PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office—Miles Block R. E. A. SHANNON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGECN Office in Mayo Block Phone 396 Res. Phone 397 R. C. R. SANBORN PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office—Miles Block A. WARD, M. D. * Over First National Bank. Phone 51 House No. 601 Lake Blvd. Phone 351 R. A. E. HENDERSON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Over First National Bank, Bemidji, Minn. Office Phone 36. Residence Pone 72. DENTISTS R. D. L. STANTON DENTIST Office in Winter Block TR J. T. TUOMY DENTIST 1st National Bank Build’d. Telephone 230 DRAY AND TRANSFER ES WRIGHT DRAY AND TRANSFER Fifth St. and America Ave. TOM SMART DRAY AND BAGGAGE SAFE AND PIANO MOVING Resldance Phane 58 818 Amerla Av. Phone 40 BISIAR & MURPHY FUNERAL DIRECTORS 117 Third Street Day phone 319. Night phones 115, 434 Calls Answered at All Hours ** Devlcas for Hanging Up the Little Things"* Moore Push-Pins Moore Push-Points Moore Push-Tacks Moore Push-Buttons &, Pl e B A oL, 4o 1 2% 10 conta v et o ko 4h DAl APIN_PUSHITIN, Oflcs Phone 12 Remember the “Fair of ’09,” Be- midji, Sept. 15-16-17. John C. Parker, the logger and timber dealer, went to Blackduck Saturday evening on a bueiness mis- sion. Alderman E. J. Gould returned Saturday evening from a visit at Litchfiled, the Twin cities and other points. Frank and Joe Pogue ‘returned Saturday evening from “‘taking in” the state fair at St. Paul. They had the time of their lives, down in the cities. Try White Jacket. Representative J. J. Opsahl re- turned Sunday morning from the twin cities, where he attended the state fair and incidentally looked after some business matters of a private nature. Ike Blooston returned Saturday evening from a business trip to Chicago and the Twin cities, where he looked after the purchasing of some goods for the local business | enterprises in which he is interested. The ladies of the M. E. church will serve coffee and sandwiches at the fair grounds during the fair. Mrs. M. E. Knappen of Tenstrike passed through the city Saturday evening, returning to her home from a trip to Brainerd, to which place she accompanied some friends who had been visiting at her home, and who returned to Minneapolis Satur- day morning, by way of Brainerd. Clerk of Court F. W. Rhoda went to Turtle River Saturday evening and from that village went ont to “Cap” Wiltse's farm, on Three Island lake, where he enjoyed some hunting over Sunday. Owing to the hot weather, ducks are not moving to any great extent, but Fred was fortunate in securing a few of the fowls. Emma Noesen, rapher. Phone 203. Minnesota avenue. Mrs. H. F. Bosworth of Ada, wife of the contractor who has been put- ting in some sewer extension for the city of Bemidji, came to the city Saturday for an over-Sunday visit with Mr. Bosworth. The latter has about completed his contract and will leave for Ada. He has done considerable contract work for this city and did it well. public stenog- Rooms 320 John Graham, who has been quite ill for a week or more past, is said to be improving somewhat, and:it is expected that he will gain strength steadily frqm now on. But few of the many friends of the popular “meat man” knew that he was “out of commission,” through illness, otherwise more of them would have been inquiring after his welfare. White Jacket stands the test. |s_oma PEOPLE __SAY WE'RE FUSSY about little things— the purity and goodness of the eatables for instance. Well, so we are and so we ought to be. We are for the Pure Food platform every time, and we do our best to practice what we preach. You really can depend on anything you buy from us. We're just as careful of the things we sell to you as of the things we buy and eat ourselves. Pure Foods at Fair Prices—that’s our slogan, and it's winning new friends for us every day. Try us on some little things today and see Ask for GOLD COIN BREAD In our unusually exten- sive stock of general groceries you can al- ways rely on finding exactly what you need Roe & Markusen The Reliahle Grocers Telephone 207 Bemidji, Minn, LOCAL HAPPENINGS White Jacket. C. J. Slough returned this morning from a visit to Kelliher. ' Mrs. E. N. French spent Saturday in Bemidji and returned to her home at Blackduck Saturday even- ing. 1909 diaries at the Pioneer office at half-price. When in need of 16-inch seasoned wood, ’phone Falls & Cameron, num- ber 374, H. E. Stevens, lineman for the M. & L railway company, left this morning for Hackensack to make some repairs to the telegraph lines there, H. A. Simonson, the painter and decorator, went to Blackduck Sat- urday evening and Sundayed at the “Duck” with his family, returning to Bemidji this morning. John McElroy, one of the most faithful members of the Bemidji police force, returned Sunday morn- ing from St. Paul, where he attended the fair and had a splendid time. Richard Leet, shipping agent for the W. C. Church Lumber company of DesMoines, Iowa, went to Houpt Saturday evening to look after some matters at that place for his com- pany. Try our “India Sun Dried” teas, 50c a pound. Phone 423, Bemidji Tea Store. County Commissioner Viggo Pet- erson came to the city yesterday from Crookston, where he had been on a business trip. He spent the day here and left this afternoon for his home, near Puposky. George Draper, formerly clerk at the Palace hotel at Blackduck, re- turned this morning from an over- Sunday visit with friends at the “Duck.” Mr. Draper is now mixing iiquid refreshments for Henry Stech- man, Father John Kornbrust, Catholic pastor at Bcackauck, came down from the “Duck” Saturday morning and spent Saturday in Bemidji, returning to his home on the evening north-bound M. & I. passen- ger train. Mrs. F. B. Merrill, wife of the G. N. agent at Cass Lake, accompanied by Miss Bessie Wood, daughter of Receiver Wood of the Cass Lake land office, came to the city Satur- day afternoon from Cass Lake and spent the evening in this city, re- turning to Cass Lake on the mid- night train. Mr. and Mrs, A. A, Warfield and son Herbert returned Saturday evening from Bay Lake, near Deer- wood, where they had been visiting at the home of Mrs. Warfield’s mother. They were accompanied by Harold White, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. White, who went to Bay Lake, the first of the week to spend a few days with his “chum,” Herbert, White Jacket is pure. Albert Halvorson and George Lucas went to Turtle River Saturday evening and on Sunday sailed forth in quest of ducks (wild ones) that they might have a taste of “‘game” meat. They gota few ducks, but report that the water fowls are not moving much because of the hot weather which has prevailed of late. They went from Turtle River down to Dr. Dunlop’s place, and had a fine trip. J. A. Bray, the Blackduck refresh- ment dealer, returned to his home in the “Duck” Saturday evening. Mr. Bray has received word from Glenicher, Alberta, to the effect that the green horse “Dan,” which he recently sent to that place has done mighty well in Canadian racing circles. The animal has taken a record of 2:28, and Mr. Bray has re- ceived some very liberal offers for " W. T. Blakeley returned to Farley Saturday evening, baving come to Bemidiji Saturday noon from a busi- ness trip to Ada, overin Norman county. Mr. Blakeley stated that the insurance adjusters had flnilly visited him relative to his recent fire loss, but that the loss had not yet been satisfactorily adjusted. It is Mr. Blakeley’s intention to be present at the county fair, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and in all probability he will enter “Bemidji Belle,” his pacer,. in the races “Belle” has not been trained very much this season, but the little white mare always has a race in her, and she can make the best of the speed- ers “go some.” Remember the “Fair of 09,” Be- Remember the “Fair of ’09,” Be- midji, Sept. 15-16-17. Miss Ada Torvend, neice of C. Markusen, returned to her home at Mclntosh Saturday. Mrs. S.° Markusen, mother of C. Markusen, is visiting at the home of her son in this city. S. A. Paquain left this morning for his old home at Long Prairie where he will visit relatives and friends for a week or more. Miss Ida Allard, one of the faith- ful employes of the Pioneer staff de- parted Saturday afternoon for her home at Crookston, where she will visit friends and relatives for three weeks. Mrs. T. S. Kolste and children and Mrs. B. Richardson and daugh- ter were guests at the I. B. Olson home today. They returned to the Kolste home at Long Lake, near Turtle River, this evening. The Episcopal Guild will hold a special meeting at the home of Mrs. John Goodman, Corner Fifth and Beltrami, Wednesday, promptly at 2 o’clock p. m., to meet Archdeacon Parshall on important business. Try White Jacket. K. Bergman of Kenyon, father of Mrs. Markusen, and Beatrice Bakke, niece of Mrs. Markusen, departed this morning for their homes at Kenyon, Minn., after spending very pleasantly a week as guests at the Markusen home. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Kennedy came to the city Saturday evening from Walker. Mr. Kennedy has but recently completed the work of examining and classifying the lands of the Red lake reservation, under orders of the Indian department. O. B. Nelson of Spring Grove, Minn,, a member of the House of Repersentatives of the Minnesota legislature, came to the city Satur- day night from Crookston and spent the night and Sunday forenoon here. He left Sunday noon for Cass Lake on a business trip. J. A. Sandin returned Sunday from Minneapolis, whither he went several days previous to attend the funeral of his father, Charles E. Sandin, which was held in Minne- apolis last Friday. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends of the deceased. R. C. Fisher, the very efficient operator at the M. & I. depot, left last night for Minneapolis to visit with friends. G. A. Walker, agent for the M. & L., hints strongly of connubial intentions on the part of Fisher, and that the elongated “lightning-jerker” is liable to return with a life helpmate. ‘Wanted, good girl for general house work. Inquire of Mrs. C. J. Pryor, 421 Bemidji avenue. F. E. Ebner, junior member of the Legal firm of Alderman, Mantor and Ebner of Brainerd, spent Saturday in the city, looking after some litiga- tion that will come up for adjudica- tion at the local term of court to be held this week and in which his firm is interested. Mr. Ebner re- turned to Brainerd Saturday night. C. J. Covington came to the city Saturday night and remained here over Sunday. Mr. Covington is now commercial traveler for the D. N. Gilmore.- company of Minneapolis and “‘makes” South Dakota and adjacent territory. He expects to leave tonight for Minneapolis to resume his labors for his company. Shorthand, bookkeeping, typewrit ing taught evenings. Rooms 320, over Battle’s Hardware. Phone 203. Emma Noesen. Daniel DeLury, one of the leading attorneys of Walker, arrived in the city last night from Edmundton, Alberta, where he has been visiting with a brother, who owns a large ranch there. He spent the night home at Walker. Mr. DeLury stated that he had a fine time, out there in western Canada, shooting ducks and prairie chickens; they were so plenti- slaughtering the birds. Charles S. Carter, the Hines hustler, retnrned to his home Satur- day evening, having spent Saturday in Bemidji looking after some busi- ness matters. Mr. Carter has a pretty good idea of what is going on in this “neck o’ the woods,” and he gives some very good reasons for the belief that the Soo railway will pass through the section close to the north shore of Lake Bemidji. He inclines to the belief that the latest survey being made by William Evarts and his crew, mention of which was made in Thursday’s Pioneer, is the “air line” desired by the Soo officials. midji, Sept. 15-16-17. White Jacket stands the test. here and left this morning for his|3 ful that he soon became tired of g White Jacket, F. S. Lycan returned to the city Sunday morning from St. Paul, where he had been for several days on a business mission. Louis Crombie of Northome, who deals extensively in cedar and other timber, came down from his home last night and spent today here. Robert Mitchell, an employe of the Crookston Lumber company, E. N, FRENCH CITY R. F. PEPPLE DRUC STORE E. N. FRENCH & CO. Drugs, Toilet Articles and Preparations, Patent Medicines, Cigars, Perfumes, Etc. PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY 116 Third 8t. Phone 52 came to the city last night from Gemmell and was a visitor here today. Alex. Thompson of Crookston, general agent for the Minneapolis Brewing company, came to the city last night from a trip to the country north of Bemidji and left this morn- ing for his home at Crookston. Rev. H. F. Parshall came down from Cass Lake yesterday afternoon and conducted Episcopal services in the L. O. O. F. hall last night. He left this morning for Tenstrike, on a business mission as -archdeacon of this'diocese. Remember the “Fair of '09,” Be- midji, Sept. 15-16-17. J. W. Hilliard of Happyland, J. N. Allen of Littlefork and A. N. Jensen of Big Falls were a party of north- country homesteaders who came to the city last night and went to Cass Lake this morning, where they appeared at the U. S. land office as witnesses in the famous ‘“‘swamp” land cases. J.L. Duncan of Northome, who has been engaged for several months in examining the so-called “‘swamp” lands in Koochiching county, came THE MODEL DRY GLEANING HOUSE HOGCANSON BROS., Proprietors 108 Second Street Telephone No. 537 Dry Cleaning of Ladies’ and Gents’ Clothing, Rugs, Carpets, Household Fu rnishings, etc. and Pressing on Short Notice. [ ow A nother Smile What is life if we cannot enjoy it? Let us be happy; let BEMIDJI'S PILSENER BEER “BEER is a bumper of joy. faction. Bemidji Brewing Co. Bemidji. Minn. ‘Telephone 238 us be friendly, Every glass of THAT BRINGS A SMILE” It is good and tastes fine. It comes to your table laden with strength, pleasure and absolute satis- Also Sponging to the city last night from Northome and spent the night here. Mr. Duncan went to Cass Lake this morning and appeared at the U. S. land office as a witness for the state in the “swamp” land hearings,which are being held there. White Jacket is pure. MONUMENT TO THE “FATHER OF ALASKA” Statue of William H. Seward Unvelled at Seattle. T nraa Childrens Eyes Are Particularly De ONGE STRAINED Ti Eye Eefects Are Always Hidden Are you sure tl HEY REMAIN WEAK ALWAYS hat your child’s eyes are ] iae | perfect? It is your duty to know. We are equipped to ex- amine your own or your child’s eyes and will give you an honest report of their condition. should be thoroughly examined before commencing school. School children’s eyes DRS.LARSON & LARSON Specialists of the eye and the fitting of glasses Offices over the P. 0. Phone 92 Beattle, Wash,, Sept. 1. —A bronee ntatue of Secretary of War Wiillam H. Seward, the father of Alaska, who bought for a trifilng sum the richest eolonfal possession of Ruseia, was un- veiled on the green lawn in front of the Seward mansion on Seward ave- nue at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific expo- sition. The mansion, copled after the Seward home in Auburn, N. Y., 18 New York’s building at the fair. Sec- retary Seward said that a generation would pass before his purchase of Alaska was appreclated. His son, General Willlam H. Seward of Au burn, N. V., delivered the orafion at the unveiling. Secretary Seward's grandson was also present. A little girl, Harrfet May Baxter, granddaughter of former Governor Mo Graw of Washington, drew a cord and unvefled the statue and the band played “The Star Spangled Bannen” The statue, which is to stand per- manently in the grounds of the Unb versity of Washington, was ocast in Parls and was exhibited in the Parts salon. The figure, nine feet in height, rests on a pedestal ten feet high. or a dozen. all kinds. Let Us Figure Your Bills (On La Douglass Lumber Gompany, Bemidji ke Irving, Telephone 371) From the Saw Mill We can supply your wants for one house Headquarters for Lath and Shingles of Bemidji Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Jobbers The Following Firms Are Thoroughly Reliable and Orders Sent to Them Will Be Promptly Filled at Lowest Prices The Crookston Lumber Co. Wholesale Lumber, Lath and Building Material Wholesale Liquor Dealers Telephone 489 Major Block Bemid]}i, Minn. Melges Bros. Co. Wholesale Commission Fruit and Produce Manufacturers of Creamery Butter 315 Minnesota Ave. Model Ice Cream, Snowflake Bread and Deelishus Candies Made at The Model Wholesale Bakery, Man- facturing Confectionery and Ice Cream F: Pepper & Son|BEMIDJI CIGAR CO. Manufacturers High Grade Cigars Tom Godfrey, La Zada, BEMIDJI, MINN. J. H. GRANT Posts actory Bemid]i, Minnesota of COMPANY Queenie, Imported Leaf, Bemidji Leader GhHe Giv Hardware Co. Successors to John Fleming & Co. Wholesale and Retail Hardware Phone 57 316 M en and Jobbers lines of merchandise. shop in Northern Minne order work given Estimates furnished. innésota Ave. LAND & LUMBER GO, Wholesale White Ceadr Poles, Lum- ber, Shingles and Lath in Carload Lots NORTHERN GROCERY WHOLESALE GROGERS Send your Mail Orders to GEO. T. BAKER & CO0. Manufacturing Jewelers They are especially prepared to promptly fill all orders in their various Largest stock of Diamonds and Watches and the finest equipped work- innesota, Special prompt attention. and