Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 5, 1909, Page 3

Horseshoging and Blacksmithwork Neatly and Promptly Done by Ceorge Begsley who has opened the shop in the rear of Pogue’s Livery All work will be carefully and promptly done. Mr. Begsley invites all his former customers to patronize him at the new stand; and extendsa cordial invitation to all in need of work to call on him. GEORGE BEGSLEY PROFESSIONAL CARDS ARTS ISS 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 RAHAM M. TORRANCE LAWYER Telephone 560 RANK A. JACKSON LAWYER Bemidji, Minnesota E. McDONALD ® ATTORNEY AT LAW Office—Swedback Block, Bemidji, Minn. Miles Block PHYSICIANS AND SURGCEONS R. ROWLAND GILMORE PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office—Miles Block TYR. 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 DR. A. E. HENDERSON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Over First National Bank, Bemidji, Minn. Office Phone 36. Residence Pone 72. R. E. H. SMITH PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office in Winter Block DENTISTS R. D. L. STANTON DENTIST Office in Winter Block R. J. T. TUOMY DENTIST 1st National Bank Build'g. Telephone 230 DRAY AND TRANSFER ES WRIGHT DRAY AND TRANSFER Fifth St. and America Ave. TOM SMART DRAY AND BAGGAGE SAFE AND PIANO MOVING Residence Phono 58 618 America Ave. Office Phone 12 Phone 40 FUNERAL DIRECTORS 117 Third Street Dayphone 319. Nignt phones 115, 43¢ Calls Answered at All Hours acks No. ‘stationers. Bolld gless, detacbadle epriog. JAMES ADAIR PITTSBURG, PA. For Sale at The Plonu nmca Our coffees are fresh roasted every week. Bemidji Tea Store. ' Tele- phone 423. A. W. Danaher spent yesterday in Bemidji and returned to his home at Tenstrike last evening. J. M. Richards, of the Bemidji Lumber company, spent.yesterday in Walker and returned to the city last evening. The Ladies of the Methodist church will serve a chicken pie sup- ver in the ‘Odd Fellows hall Satur- day, from 5 to 8 o’clock. John Larson, who is serving as deputy sheriff at this term of court, went to Blackduck last evening to look after some official business for the sheriff’s office. Dick Bertram Pianist at the Brink- man Theatre is brepared to take a limited number of scholars. Inquire at 422 Minnesota Avyenue or the Brinkman Theatre. H. J. Tonskemper, the traveling representative for the F. S. Patrick company of Duluth, came to the city yesterday afternoon and spent last night and today here. Bunn T. Willson and wife returned last evening to their home at Black- duck, the case in which Mr. Willson appeared as counsel having been decided yesterday forenoon. Mrs. August Weber of Kelliher returced to her home last evening, having spent yesterday in the city with her husband, who is serying as a member of the petit jury at this term of court. A. E. Witting, senior member of the firm of Trondson & Witting, came to the city Sunday night and spent yesterday here with his fam- ily. Mr. Witting returned to Black- duck last evening.” Charles Gustafson, editor-post- master-druggist at Tenstrike, re- turned to his home last evening, after baving spent yesterday in the city, being an interested spectator at the election of the new county commissioners. R. T. Praught, J. E. Dade, Henry Dahlstul and several other Black- duck citizens returned to their homes last evening, having been here as a witnesses or spectators at the trial of the case of Eric Nelson vs. the Village of Blackduck. Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Irish left this morning for a visit with friends and relatives in Chicago and Profits- town, IIl. On their return they will visit with relatives at Rochester, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Irish expect to be gone about four weeks. A sale of goods at the Salvation Army hall Tuesday and Wednesday, October 5-6, closing up with a real old-time coffee and cake social Wednesday night, at eight o’clock. You are invited to attend. L. Latterell, the Kelliher-Funkley merchant, came to the city yesterday afternoon from a visit to Grand Rapids, where he had some business matters to look after. Mr. Latterell spent several hours in Bemidji and returned to Funkley last evening. Richard Leet, shipping clerk for the W. C. Church Lumber company of DesMoines, Iowa, went to Houpt last evening to look after the ship- ping of some cedar for his company. Mr. Church went up north this morning and will lend some assist- ance in the heavy lifting. P. J. McKeon, the “boarding car man” for the M. & I. Railway com- pany, passed through the city last evening from Brainerd to Tenstrike, where the cars are now caring for the crew that is working with the M. & I. steam shovel, helping fill the “sink hole” near Tenstrike. L. G. Haycraft of Farley attended the meeting of the town presidents at the court house yesterday after- noon and helped elect William Fellows commissioner from the Fifth district. Mr. Haycraft is chairman of the Town board of Port Hope, and as such official has always given very general satisfaction. Charles E. Battles, the local plumber and hardware dealer, went to Tenstrike last evening to look after some plumbing work which he has at that place. Mr. Battles is doing real well since -he purchased the Jerrard hardware stock in this city and became identified with Be- midji business circles. We will always welcome men of the Battles type; they help make communities prosperous and thrifty. The Ladies’ Aid of the Baptist church will meet at the home of Mrs. D. C. Smyth, on Minnesota avenue, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.” All are ‘cordially ‘invited. The Continued Story of Current Events. INGS L. B. Barnes was a Deer River visitor in Bemidji yesterday. Mark Devine, the Blackduck tim- ber man, returned to the “Duck” last evening, having spent yesterday here on business. George. Cochran, the logger, re- turned to the city last evening from a visit to Walker, where be spent yesterday on business. The Ladies of the Methodist church will serve a chicken pie sup- prr in the Odd - Fellows hall Satur- day, from 5 to 8 o’clock. Mrs: F. B. Merrill and Mrs. Hugh Olson were Cass Lake visitors in Bemidji yesterday afternoon and last evening. The ladies returned to their home last night. R. R. Ashley (better known as “Bob”) came in from Crookston yesterday and spent the night and part of today here, leaving this afternoon for Grand Forks, N. D. John Thoreen, clerk of the Town board of Lammers township, was in the city yesterday and watched the doings of the town presidents, etc., who elected the new commissioners. John Mogan, cruiser and log buyer for the Crookston Lumber company, came to the city last night from his home at Northome and spent today here looking after some business matters. For painting, papering and decor ating leave your orders with R Martin, the pioneer decorator. 514 Minn. Ave., or ’phone 519. Fred Baumgardner, long-distance lineman for the North-western Tele- phone Exchange company, went to Spur 106 last evening to install a telephone there for the use of Mr. Dodge, who owns a sawmill at the “Spur.” Miss Louise Beare of Brainerd came to the city last evening, from her home, for a visit with Miss Donna Lycan, her old-time “chum.” Miss Beare is the daughter of Thomas Beare, who was a host at the Hotel Ransford for several years. Alex. Ross, junior member of the logging firm of Ross & Ross, came to the city this morning from Kelliher, where his company has large interests. Ross & Ross are making preparations for extensive logging operations, this winter, in the vicinity of Kelliher. David Gill left this morning on the M. & I. passenger train for some point south of Bemidji. When quizznd by the Pioneer man as to his_destination, Mr. Gill said he might go as far as Brainerd; he didn’t know, but he was ‘‘simply going down the line.” E. C. McGregor, one of the very efficientcruisers for the Weyerhaeuser lumber syndicate, left last evening for Kelliher and will cruise in that vicinity for one ‘of the syndicate companies for a few days. Mr. McGregor but recently came here to live, and he is well pleased with Be- midji. William Lennon, the greatest “booster” and loyal supporter of Beltrami county who resides within her gates, came to the city this morning from his home at Kelliher and attended the meeting of the county board which convened today for the initial gathering and organi- zatiou of the new board. 5,000 rolls of the latest patterns of wall paper just received by R. Martin, the pioneer decorator, 514 Minnésota avenue, or telephone 519, A. O. Johnson, the Turtle River merchant, came to the city this morning from his home and spent the day here consulting with H. J. Tonskemper, traveling representative for the F. A. Patrick company of Duluth, from which concern he purchases much of the stock which he carries in their line. A. B. Clair, the timber dealer of Grand Rapids, came to Bemidji yes- terday afternoon and left this morn- ing for Northome on a business trip. Mr. Clair is proud of the fair which was recently held at his home town, and which he asserts “laid over” anything of the kind ever attempted in this section of the state. From information which we have at hand, we are inclined to the same belief; but we are loyal to Bemidji, and our loyalty bids us remember the 1909 fair of Beltrami county, which was held in Bemidji last month. How- ever, there isno use disputing over this matter; there is no soil on earth that can beat all of northern Minne- sota for the production of agricul- tural products, and all of us who live north of Brainerd are proud of each ! other. Dressmaking at Mrs. A.”M,, Pierce’s, 504-3rd St. £ H. A.' Simonson, the painter, went to' Walker this morning on a business trip. Webster’s Dictionaries, leather binding, 794 pages, tonight 25¢, with' thumb index 35¢. Tele- phone 31. C. Ellison of Brainerd returned to his home at Brainerd this morning after a visit in the city with his son, Gus Ellison. A. M. Bagley, general manager of the Bemidji Handle Factory, went to Aitkin this morning on a business trip for his enterprise. The Ladies of the Methodist church will serve a chicken pie sup- per in the Odd Fellows hall Satur- day, from 5 to 8 o’clock. T.J. Burke, president of the Northern Grocery company, was a business visitor yesterday at Red Lake and Redby, in the interest of his company. Charles Dickinson of Island Lake spent yesterday in the city looking after 'some business matters and incidentally noting the selecting of new commissioners. The Episcopal guild will hold a food sale at Cormonton & Hanson’s drug store Saturday afternoon. All having food to- contribute please leave same at the store. The Ladies’ Aid of the Presby- terian churdh will serve a 15 cent lunch Thursday afternoon from 3 until 6:30 o’clock in the church basement. Ladies and gentlemen are cordially invited to attend. P. A. Kennedy, the employe of the Indian service who made the examination and classification of lands on the Red Lake Indian reservation for the Indian depart- ment, came to the city yesterday and was a visitor here today. Henry Becker, chairman of the Town board of Liberty township, brought a wolf hide to the county auditor’s office yesterday and re- ceived the state bounty of $7.50. The county does not give any bounty in addition to the state bounty for ‘varmints.” Hon. S. F. Alderman, the Brain- erd attorney and state senator, came to the city this morning and spent today in Bemidji, with the intention of appearing before the board of county commissionerg relative to the tax cases which the county has against the Weyerhaeuser Lumber company. Matt H. Gillespie, F. F. Plunkett and J. A. Mathieu of Rainy River are among the north-country folks who are in the city attending court, and who are interested in the boom cases that were commenced this morning in district court. Mr. Mathieu is a member of the lumber firm of Shevlin & Mathieu. D. A.McFarlane, master mechanic for the M. & I. Railway company, was a visitor at Tenstrike last night. Mr.. McFarlane states that the crew which have been dumping train loads of dirt at the bridge near Tenstrike have at last found some semblance ofbpttom, with a prospect, now, of eventually filling in the “bottomless pit” there. The ladies ot the Episcopal guild will hold a 7-cent social Friday even- ing, Oct. 15th. Watch for particu- lars. WOMAN LIKELY TO RECOVER 8t. Louis Man Shoots Wife and Cuts His Throat. St. Louls, Oct. L.—Returning home after an absence of three months Rob- ert Foster shot his wife in the chest and slashed his throat with a knife. Foster died at the city hospital an hour later. The bullet fired at Mrs. Foster was deflected by a corset steel and she will probably recover. Indictments Against Bankers. Binghampton, N. Y., Oct. &—The Broome county grand jury returned three indictments in connection with the recent Knapp bank failures, one against Charles P. Knapp of Deposit and two against Charles P. Knapp and Charles J. Knapp of Binghampton, fointly. All of the indictments charge criminally receiving deposits in an in- stitution known to be insolvent. Butte Pioneer Kills Himself. Butte, Mont.,, Oct. i—Judge Wil Mam Bliss, a ploneer and one of the best known citizens of Butte, commit- ted sulelde by shooting himself through the heart. A woman who had played upon the old man’s love 18 believed to have caused him to kill himself. Judge Bliss unbuttoned his vest and placed the muzzle of the gun directly against his heart. Double Killing In Arkansas. Washington, Ark, Oct. J—Ike Evans, a farmer living five miles southwest of Washington, shot and killed his brother James and shot his nephew Jesse, wounding him painfully in the arm. Jesse retalirted and shot Tke in the head, inflicting: a fatal wound. The double killing occurred at the home of Ike Evans and was the result of a family row. HEAVILY ARMED MAN ARRESTED Was Trying to Get Near President Taft. HELD CAMERA IN HAND Suspicious Actions of Stranger at Portland, Ore., Aroused Suspiclons of Detectives and He Was at Once Taken Into Custody and Searched, a Six-Shooter and a Quantity of Extra Ammunition Being Found. Portland, Ore.,, Oct. +.—Captain Bafley and two loeal detectives ar- rested a heavily armed man infront of the Portland hotel just as the presi- dent was entering an automobile to participate in the military parade. The. prisoner refuséd. to give his name, but said that he was from Boston. Captain Bailey was attracted by pe- culiar actions of the man. The stranger had a camera in his hand and was trying desperately to reach a point of vantage close to the presi- dent. Summoning two detectives Captain Bailey placed the suspected man under arrest. When the prisoner ‘was searched a six-shooter was found upon him, together with a quantity of extra ammunition. Later the man gave the name of Arthur G. Wright anu his age as twenty-eight years. He said that he arrived from Lowell Center, Mass., on Tuesday night and was accustomed to carrying a pistol. He could not ex- plain his possession of a guantity of extra ammunition. PRESIDENT IS AT PORTLAND Governor Benson and Mayor Simon on Reception Committee. Portland, Ore., Oct. L—The presi- dential train rolled into the Union de- pot on time, but it was almost an hour before the president made his Benator Jonathan Bourne. The latter presented the chief executive to May- or Simon, Governor Benson and oth- er members of the reception commit- tee, many of whom the president had met during a former visit to this city. Breakfast at a local hotel was an informal affair and soon after their repast the president retired to his apartments to rest prior to reviewing the parade in his honor. Women's Trade Union League. Chicago, Oct. +.—State pensions for working mothers during sickness, the eight-hour day for women in industry and elimination of night work are some of the important features of a national legislative programme adopt- ed at the closing session of the bien- nial convention of the Natlonal Wo- men’s Trade Union league. Catarrh Cannot Be Cured with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they can- not reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease, and in ordor to cure it you must take internal remedies, Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and aots directly on the blood. and mucous sur- faces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not aquak medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years and is a regular prescription. It is composed of the best tonics known, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two Ingredients fs what produces such ‘wonderous results in curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials free. T. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists. price 75¢. Take Hall’s Family Pills for constipation. College men find THE PACKARD its stylish shape and clean-cut ap- pearance long er than many shoes of twice its cost. Have u seen the fifest lasts? The Model Clothing House Third Street appearance, escorted by United States | 3 AYER’S HAIR VIGOR Stops Fatting Haie - - Does not Color the Hair Makes Hair Grow D c A l"la' Stops Fatiing Hair oes not Color the Flair Does not Color the Hair Makes Hair Grow J. 0. Avzr Coupaxy, Towoll, Mam. CITY DRUG STORE E. N. FRENCH & CO. Drugs, Toilet Arficles and Preparations, Patent Medicines, Gigars, Perfumes, Etc. | PRE RIP N ECIALTY m IllTMrl‘llt.sc Tlo s A sP c A ;‘o:onen [ Keep Smiling 1 Smile today and smile tomorrow— Smile and drive away your sorrow BEMIDJI'S PILSENER BEER “BEER THAT BRINGS A SMILE” is a glass of pleasure, Stands at the top. Taste it once and you’ll remember it always. Order a case today. All first class places have it. Ask for it. ‘Bemidji Brewing Co. Bemidji. Minn. Telephone 238 Buy Your Lumber Direct From the Saw Mill We can supply your wants for one house or a dozen. Headquarters for Lath and Shingles of all kinds. Let Us Figure Your Bills Douglass Lumber Gompany, Bemidj (On Lake Irving, Telephone 371) City Lots an Investment Never was the opportunity for the invest- ment of money in city property better than it is at the preseat. ’ With the prospect of future growth, such as Bemidj: has, you are safe if you invest here. Write or call on us for detailed informa- tion regarding the city as a business, residence or manufacturing location. - Bemidji Townsite and Im- provement Company. H. A. SIMONS. Agent 404 N.Y. Life Building ST. PAVL, MINN. Room 4, P, O. Blook, Bemidji, Minn. Lumber and Building Material We carry in stock at all times a com- plete line of lumber and bwlding material of all descriptions. Call in and look over our special line of fancy glass doors. We have a large and well assorted stock from which you can make your selection. WE SELL 16-INCH SLAB W0OD St. Hilaire Retail Lbr. Co. BEMIDJI, MINN. The Da.ily Pioneer 40c per Month