Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 18, 1909, Page 1

THE BEMIDJ1I DAILY PIONEE VOLUME 7. NUMBER 130. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 18, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. FAIR OF *09 CLOSED LAST EVENING; WAS FINE RACING Prince Hal Reduced Track Record One Full Second.— Races Were Exciting.—Fair Was of Great Bene- fit to the County. The fair of 09 closed last even- ing, when the last heat of the half- mile running race was concluded; and the crowds which filed out of the gates were loud in their praise of the splendid manner in which the program of races and special at- tractions had been conducted, as well as the very efficient handling of the other departments of the fair. Continued pleasant weather drew a crowd of about 2,000 to the gfounds, and as there was something doing during the entire afternoon, the interest never lagged. All of the judging had been finish- ed the previous night and the ex- hibitors knew exactly what they had won, and those who were not fortunate to win prizes were con- tent in that every exhibit was one of merit, whether prize-winners or not: At 1:30 o’clock p. m., Prof. Thayer made a very successful balloon . ascension and parachute leap. The balloon rose gracefully and traveled off towards the northwest with Thayer hanging on the trapeze from the parachute, giving a very clever performance, as the balloon went up into the clouds. When he cut loose from the parachute, he came down gently and landed in some trees, scratching one of his legs, but was not otherwise injured. Owing to the fact that but few thought he would go up before late in the afternoon, the crowd that wit- nessed the ascension was compara- tively small. The races were the best that were ever pulled off in Bemidji. The pro- gram was an excellent oneand in- cluded pony running races, by both Shetlands and larger ponies; motor- cycle races, foot races, bicycle races, and a splendid exhibition of pacing against time by Prince Hal, who succeeded in lowering the track bar- ness record by a full second. The first event on the program was a motor-cycle race between R. A. and L. Woods, the distance being five miles. The race was close and exciting, first one of the contestants leading and then the other. The first half mile was made in 63 seconds with L. Woods in the lead. The propo- sitions were alternated up to the last mile, R. A. Woods finally winning the race, comparatively easy. The first lap of the fifth mile was made in 53 seconds. The time for the entire five miles was nine minutes and fifty-two seconds, which is very good time, considering the coudi- tions of the track, not being banked high enough for fast motorcyele racing. L. and R. A. Woods are. members of the Woods Motor company of Minneapolis. They make a specialty of motorcycles and are expert riders. Their work here was very acceptable to the fair management. The first heat of the half-mile bicycle race, best two out of three, brought out Ralph Gracie, Stanley Knott, Moiris Ryan, Ed Sawyer, W. Johnson, Claude Wells and Oscar Larson. A strong wind was blow- ing and 1t was hard work for the boys to pump their wheels around the half mile. Ralph Gracie won the heat with W. Johnson second and Oscar Larson third, the time for the half mile being 1:43 3.4. Gracie won the second heat with Wells second and Larson third. Johnson got mixed up with another bicycle and had a nasty fall, but finished fourth, and Johnson, Wells and Larson divided second and third money. Between these heats Prince Hal paced a couple of warming up miles and the big pacer looked “ht as a fiddle” for his trial against the track record of 2:14%. The boys’ foot race, fifty yards, DIAMONDS. 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Then came the event of the day, the exhibition pacing mile against time by Prince Hal, record 2:06% owned and driven by William Begs- ley, and paced by two runners. Prince Hal had previously been given two warming-up miles and he showed that he realized what was expe‘cted of him and moved along in perfect form. It was decided that George Coch- ran, Jr.,, driving 2 running horse, hitched to a sulkey, should pace Hal around the first turn, when he was to be taken up by the Wheelock pony, ridden by Melvin Wright. Prince Hal got away to a splendid start, but his pace-makers fluked and be went around to the eighth. Mr. Begsley being called back for a better start. The second attempt was very good, Cochran taking the Prince around’ the turn in splendid shape. The Wheelock pony was started too soon, however, and the pace-making by the pony was poor. However, Prince moved steadily and made the first half in 1:07. Cochran picked up the Prince in spleudid fashion and. the second half of the mile was s much better performance than the first half, Cochran keeping his runner up close and still enough in the rear to urge the big pacer to do his best. Rounding the upper turn into the home stretch, it was seen that Prince Hal was coming very strong and true; and he finished the half mile in 1:06%4, completing the en- tire mile in 2:13%, breaking the track record of 2:14}{ by ohe second. Both Prince Hal and Mr. Begsley were loudly cheered for their splen- did mile. The follows: Shetland pony—Bishop, first; Kittleson, second; Moberg, third. Gurls’ foot race—Ruth Getchell, first; Nellie Stepp, second. Free-for-all foot race—Neuman, first; Head, second. Pony running race, best two out of three—Cochran, first; Olson, second; Wheelock, third, The Wheelock pony was given a handicap of 200 feet. The five mile automobile race had as entries A. A. Anderson of Hatton, N. D.; Moberg and Dr. Tuomy. The race was rather dis- appointing because of the fact that the machines belonging to both Moberg and Tuomy ¢be- haved” badly and Anderson gained a lap on Moberg, Tuomy being force to quit the race entirely, The time for the five miles was ten minutes and fifteen seconds, Anderson winning. ' Moberg and Anderson raced a special two-mile race, Anderson again winning. Moberg’s machine again behaved badly, after Moberg had led by a comfortable margin for the first mile. The time of the two miles was 3:55. A feature of the afternoon was an announcement made by the management that, at enormous expense, ‘‘Dan Patch” and “Heir Minor” had been secured to race agninst the world’s harness record. The starter fired apistol, and coming at a snail’s pace down the home stretch wasa genuine burro (long-eared mule of a masculine gen- der) hitched to an old sulkey, accom- panied by a “bunch of bones,” also hitched to a sulkey. Tt took the outfit about five minutes to come down the stretch, and when the two “poked” along under the wire; there was much laughing and shouting. The races were again hanlded by George Cochran, G E. Kreatz, A. P. White, George Kirk, Charles H. Gardner and A. G. Rutledge. other races resulted as 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, Biggest outlay of fine fruit and confectionery north of the Twin Please call in and verify Cities, this statement, Peterson. |70 PIONEER SUBSCRIBERS. As the Pioneer is moving its presses today it was neces- sary fo close the columns last night; hence the ‘‘gone” ap- pearance of today’s paper. Bear with us while we are moving; we'll be “normal” again, about Tuesday. Pioneer Publishing Go. DOINGS IN THE VARIOUS GHURGHES OF THE GITY Hours of Worship and Subj:c!s of Ser- mons to Be Deliverad in the City Sunday. Norwegian Lutheran—Morning ser- vice at 10:30 o’clock. Sunday school at 2 p. m. Norwegian and English. Evening service at 8 o,clock. Methodist—services at 11 a. m and at 8 p. m. in- the court house Sermons by the pastor. Sunday school at 12 m. Epworth League at 7 p. m. Please note place of mee:- ing. Presbyterian—Morning worship at 11 o’clock. Bible class and Stnday school at 12:15. Senior Endeavor at7 p. m. Evening service at8 o’clock. Mr. Rood will sing a solo at the morning service. The public is cordially invited to attend these services. Episcopal—There will be Sunday school at 4 o’clock p. m. No even- ing or morning service. Arrange- ments have been made so that Rev. . . Parchall of Cass Iake will conduct evening service every Suu- day after this, until a new local man can be secured. Baptist.—The ladies of the Bap- tist church will give a missionary program at the church Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. All are invited to attend. The following program will be rendered: Song, prayer, scripture reading, song, the A.B. H. M. S, “What the Sun Sees,” prayer, song, ‘‘Chinese Kin- dergarten in San Francisco,” song, by children; “Muthania,” “Who Will Go, and Who Will Send?” Song. Sunday school at usual hour. No evening service. Chapter Meeting Monday. There will be a convocation of Be- midji Chapter No. 70 R. A. M. Mon- day evening Sept. 20th, at 8 o’clock. Work in the Mark Master degree Your attendance s particularly re quested. G. F. Carsan, High Pri HOUSE CLEA HELPS EVERYTHING NEGESSARY . JFOR ... FALL GLEANING. Moth Balls Camphor Rat Poisons ING Insect Powders Bed Bug Poisons Furniture Polish Sulphur ' Formaldehyde Sulphur_Candles Lye for Drains Disinfectives Deodorizers Ammonia CORMANTON=HANSON DRUCCISTS POSTOFFICE CORNER BEMIDJI, MINNDSOTA “OLE OLSON” WILL BE HERE MONDAY, SEPT, 20 Play on the American Stage Today. : The famous Swedish dialect suc- cess, “Ole Olson,” which is under- lined to appear -at the City Opera House, Monday, Sept 20, furnishes a quaint picture of the development of the awkard and untutored immi- grant lad. into the shrewd, honest and helpful Swedish-American of the Northwest. The story of this pleasing little play, is a combination of wholesome comedy and natural heart interest— a stage replica of just such scenes as are enacted around many family hearthstones. In its good-natured, wholesome comedy, its touches of pathos and its utter freedom from straining for effect, the play offers a good example of wholesome enter- tainment and well deserved as its contivued success. It will be pre- sented with the same scenic environ- ment and competent company that has had so much to do with its uccess in the past. Another Professional Musician Joins Band. Another desirable and very valu- able addition to the residents of Bemidji is that of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leith, of St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Leith arrived in the city last night from Tower where he and wife have been visiting for a time. Mrs. Leith will arrive in a few days. Their household goods have already been shipped and are expected in the near future. Mr. Laith is an accomplished musician of extraordinary ability and wilh be a valuable addition to the Bemidji band to which he had been induced, by Director Masten and Manager Ellis, to come here instrument made to order by the best musical instrument manufact- ures in the United States it isex- pected to arrive in a few days. 1909 Diaries. The Pioneer still has a few 1909 half price. The assortment includes some of the best aswell as the cheag- er books. 1909 diaries at the Pioneer office at half-price. NORTHOME GUN GLUBTO i GIVE SHOOT SEPT, 2I-22 i Liberal Sums of Money Added to En- trance Fees for Good Program 0f Events. The devotees of the shotgun at | Nerthome have decided to give a shooting tournament at Northome and haye set Tuesday and Wednes- day, September 21 and 22 as the dates for holding the tournament, which will be open to all amateur shooting experts of the northwest. The shooting will begin at 1 o’clock p. m. on Tuesday, the 21st inst, and the following are the events for thart afternoon: Four events, of fifteen birds each, entranse fee, $1.50 in each, with $5 added money in each. One event of twenty birds, en- trance fee, $2; added money, $7.50. Wednesday forenoon, September 22— Four events, fifteen birds each, entrance fee, $1.50;added money §5, in each event. One event, twenty birds, entrance fee $2, added money, $7,50. Afternoon, September 22.— Three events, fifteen birds each, entrance fee, $1.50; added money, $5, in each event, One event, twenty birds, entrance fee, $2; added money, $7.50. One eveut, twenty-five birds, en- trance fee, $2,50; added money $15. For the high average made dur- ing the tournament the club offers the following: Is the Most Famous Swedish Dialect | to join. Mr. Laith has ordered a $200 & diariesleft which will be closed out at | ; A BROTHER OF C. A. ROMAN WAS ACCIDENTLY SHOT Was Hunting, Near His Home at Monticello, He Reet;ived Full Charge of Shot in His Back.—Will Probably Recover. : : The St. Cloud Journal-Press tells of the shooting at St. Cloud of John A, Roman,_bmther of C. A. Roman, who is well known in this city: “John A. Roman, a prominent young merchant of Monticello, while on a hunting trip yesterday after- nooun was accidentally shot and lies at his home ina critical condition. He is 32 years of age and was re- cently married. The accidentoccured on Gilchrist lake. In company with a companion named Wright, Roman was in a boat hunting for ducks. In some un- known manner Wright while making a sudden reach for a shotgun caught his trigger on a seat, discharging the entire load into Roman’s body, who was seated with his back to him. “The unfortinate man was at once removed to his home and an effort made to extract the shots. At last report his condition was extremely critical and recovery is doubtful.” C. A. Roman left this morning for St. Cloud, to be at the bedside of his brother until the latter passes the serious stage of the results of the accidental shooting. C. A. Roman telephoned to St. Cloud last night and ascertained that, while his brother was quite ser- iously shot, the physicians had suc- ceeded in extracting sixty-four shot from the wounded man and that he would recover. J. A. Roman is quite well known here. Accompanied by his wife he spent three weeks in Bemidji this summer, as guests of C. A. Roman, _— First, $10; second, $8; third, $7; fourth, $6; fifth,$5; sixth, $4; seventh, $3; eighth, $2; ninth, $2 and tenth $2. A prize of $5 will be given to any participant in the tournament who has the lowest average. The tournament will be given under the auspices of the Northome Gun Club, which has adopted the following “general information” as the rules which will govern the tournament: “Division of money: 20, 25, 25 and 30 per cent. “'Shoot rain or shine. “Blue rock targets, Leggette trap. “Two cents per target will be de- ducted from entrance money. “American association rules will govern. “Watch the score sheet and see if correctly scored. “No score will be changed after contestant leaves trap. “Standard factory loaded shells for sale on grounds. “Make your entry for entire shoot in advance, and if you do not shoot through your money will be refunded. “Broken birds shot at will be ‘no bird.” “This is a shoot for amateurs, “Manufacturer’s agents shoot for targets only. *“You must shoot in all events to be entitled to averages.” The Northome Gun Club is a strong organization, C. W. Speelman being president; Percy Scribner, secretary and treasurer; L P, Crom- bie, field captain. ={4 il ) i NN TS BTV ENION i, Blindfold Buying The man who rushes blindly into the first yard he comes to when he buys lumber will never get rotind shouldered carrying the money he saves by such tactics. Those who reason that all lumber is alike because it looks alike, have several more guesses coming. 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 long time, quality should be the first consideration in buying. 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. We Also Handle Coal and Wood Lumber Co., Bemidji Phone 97 M. E. Smith Retail must have these also. ting pure bred stock. We collateral. Lumbermens National Bank Sawmills, manufacturers and railroads build up communities and we work hard to get them, but what do we do for the farmer and dairy man? For strong, healthy and continuous growth we Our recent county fair has proved conclusively that nature has done for us all that we could ask. All of the authorities at the fair agree that this is to be a great dairy country. THE LUMBERMENS NATIONAL BANK is ready and anxious to assist the responsible farmer in get- $100.00 that is spent by the farmer for such purpose and we will loan liberally on the stock purchased as Lumbermens National Bank will give $10.00 of each MINNESOTA