Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 10, 1909, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI D Historical gl ; .Soc'\efx-fl ILY PIONEER VOLUME 7. NUMBER 175. : BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, WEDNESI)AY EVENING, NOVEMBER 10, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. REMOVAL ORDER WAS MADE BY THE LATE GOV. JOHNSON Governor Eberhart Signed This Order, "Removing County Auditor.—The Governor Hears About Some Other “Differences’> Among Beltrami County Citizens. The St. Paul Dispatch says of the removal of County Auditor Wilmann: “Governor Eberhart today decided upon the removal of John Wilmann, auditor of Beltrami county, from office. The official order will be issued in a few days. “Wilmann’s troubles are due, it is asserted, to incompetency. No dis- honesty, Governor Eberhart says, applies. Friends of Wilmann made desperate effort to save him, but without effect. “Before going to Rochester to undergo the operation which re- sulted in his death, Governor John- son had prepared an order remov- ing Wilmann from office, and it 1s this order that Goverdor Eberhart willl now sign.” Governor Eberhart is not allowed to “rest in peace,” as far as Beltrami county matters are concerned, ac- cording to the Minneapolis Tribnne, which says: “Yesterday the governor gave up two hours to a hearing of two new cases growing out of the scandals of the unfortunate county. “The subjects of the hearing were Chester McKusick, county attorney, and M. G. Slocum, county court commissioner. The cases were rep- resented by Alva A. Carter, rep- resenting the grand jury of Beltrami county. “County Attorney McKusick is charged with having prosecuted cases on which be could ot hope to secure convictions, and with more or less tangible charges. Mr. Slocum was charged with having accepted wrongful fees. “Governor Eberhart decided that the charges were not presented in proper form and asked Mr. Carter to prepare the charges properly, providing they were susceptible of proper formulation.” Vacancy to Be Filled by County B Board. The announcement made from the governor’s office in St. Paul to the Pioneer yesterday (and which was published in last evening’s Pioneer) to the effect that Governor Eber- hart had signed an order removing from office County Auditor John Wilmann caused considerable dis- cussion as to the manner in which the successor to Mr. Wilmann would be chosen, and also recalled to mind the charges which were originally filed by Deputy Public Examiner Kain. The statute provides that in case of a vacancy in the office of county auditor the vacancy shall be filled by the board of county commissioners. The statute regulating the matter is as follows: *'425. Vacancies Filled by Board —Whenever a vacancy occurs in the office of county auditor, county treasurer, register of deeds, sheriff, county attorney, county surveyor, coroner, or county superintendent, the county board shall fill the same by appointment. For. that purpose it shall meet at the usual Who Drinks Bemidji’s Pilsener Beer ? man who finds it strain. The busine too much ment The mec physical stamina. The housewife whose duties ar light stimulant at times quite a r The convalescent, who nee and one that is easily di affords relief from the effects of nic and the laborer, because it gives them additional rduous and make the use of a a food that is strength- ed and assimilated by a weakened These and many others use PILSENER style beer because they find it both enjoyable and helpful. Try a case. Bemidji Brewing Co. Telephone 238 Bemidji. Minn. JOHNSTONS CHOCOLATES We have just received a new complete line of JOHNSTONS celebrated chocolates in all sizes T-R-1-0 CHOCOLATES - THESE THREE KINDS IN ONE BOX White Cherries in Marachino Chocolate Dipped Swiss Style Milk Chocolate Creams Dutch Bitter Sweets is new package is the hit of the year. Nothing like it has en brought out. It is arranged like a trunk with three trays —a different style chocolate in each tray. Try these and learn how good, good chocolates can be. CORMONTAN & HANSON |~ Our Windows Postoffice Corner DRUGCISTS haew How Bemidji, Minn. Absolute Sallsfactiun i (rra Courteous . Treatment Assured The Display| & Fountain = _IOF FINE ART LEATHER WORK'— Post Cards, Post Card Albums, Photo Albums, Fine Box Stationery, Writing Supplies of all kinds Indian and Mexican’ Handicraft CIGARS The “Rex” line of pipes in all the new shapes ARTHUR and TOBACCO N. GOULD 218 Beltrami Avenue place of meeting, upon one day’s notice from the chairman or clerk, which shall be served personally upon each member in the same manner as a district court summons is authorized to be served. The person so appointed shall® give the bond and take the oath required by law, and shall hold for the re- mainder of the unexpired term, and until his successor qualifies.” There were five counts in the charges preferred against County Auditor Wilmann, and which were presented to both Governor Eberhart and the late Governor Johnson. The first count was to the effect that during the years 1907, 1908 and 1909, Mr. Wilmann did not properly keep the récords of the county roads record book. Count two.was that during the did not enter, in t he real property assessment books of the county, a complete list of all the land subject to taxation. it Count three was that Mr. Wilmann, during 1908 and 1909, did not pre- sent a statement in writing showing the amount levied for various county pnrposes together- with the actual cash balance remaining to the credit of every -fund at the .date of the meeting. Count fourwas that Mr. Wilmann, Curing 1908 failed to place the words “Sold for taxes” on each description in the tax list of Bel- trami county of property which had been sold for taxes and which was subject to redemption and not redeemed. The fifth count was that Mr. Wil- mann did not file a written statement of all fees, gratituties and emoluments received by him. SHOOTING OF BROTHER WAS PURELY AGGIDENTAL Coroner Ibertson Was at Eiland, In- vestigating Cause of Shirley Wilson’s Death. Coroner Ibertson returned this morning from an offiaial visit to Eiland postoffice, eleven miles north- west of Kelliher, where he went to investigate the cause of death of Shirley Wilson, the 9-year-old son of H. A. Wilson, who was shot and killed last Friday by his brother, Harvey Wilson, aged 12. The coroner ascertained that the two boys had been looking for cows about two miles from “their home, the Wilson farm being located a mile from Eiland postoffice. They have carried guns since they were able to lift firearms, and the older boy had a rifie, the younget carrying a shotgun. They saw a deer, and in the ex- citement Shirley got in front of Harvey’s rifle, just as the latter pulled the trigger, the bullet passing through his thumb and into his body, cansing almost 1nstant death. The body of the dead boy was buried in the Eiland cemetery yes- terday, funeral services being held at the Eiland school house. Royal Neighbors Had Successful Meeting. The members of the Royul Neigh- bor lodge held a very successful meeting last evening, the occasion being a general getting together for the good of the order. A candidate was initiated during the evening, and the manner " in which the degree team performed from those present. The team has been drilled of late by Mrs. Thomp- son of this city, who has demon- strated rare executive ability along this line. & A nice lunch was served that was partaken of with the relish that is only provoked by viands that are really delicious. The meeting was a great success; and there is a general awakening bor circles that augurs well for the order in this city. Millinery Bargains. Don’t fail to take advantage of this sale, while millinery is of inter- est to you. Come early and get the best selection. This salecommences Nov. 9th. Hetland & Fallon. years 1908 and 1909 Mr. Wilmann | won many commendatory remarks ||| “all along the line” in Royal Neigh- | FAMOUS SALVATION ARMY TALKER GOMING TO GITY Colonel Marshall, in Charge of Northern Province;- Will Speak Here Tonight. v Many Bemidji people are looking forward with pleasurable anticipa- tion tothe visit here Wednesday even- ing of Colonel Stephen Marshall, who is in charge of the Salvation Army work for the northern province. A mass meeting will be held at the City Opera House, and it is the intention of Captain Barry, in charge of the local ‘Salvation Army COL. STEPHFN MARSHALL, work, to make the affiair the greatest meeting of the kind ever held in this city. Attorney P. J. Russell will preside and introduce - Colonel Marshall, and if is expected that the platform will be occupied by a representative body of local clergymen and other prominent citizeny. The members of the G. A. R. and the Ladies Circle have agreed to at- tend the meeting and will be present in a body. Colonel Marshall will be accom- panied by Staff Captain Story, who is a fine player on the concertena, and who will render some musical numbers. He will play the latest selection, ‘“Concertena Bells,” which is a very difficult composi- tion, The entire city seems to be be greatly interested in the great- est civic mass meeting that the Salvation Army has ever held in Bemidji. The only cost is a little energy in getting to the opera house real early and taking possession .of seats in order, as admission will be free. The meeting will commence promptly at 8 sharp, Council Holds Brief Session. A brief session of the city council was held last evening, at which time the applications for liquor licenses of John A. Dalton, M. M. Sullivan and Edison Bereman were granted and their bonds approved. A few bills were allowed; and the city clerk was authorized to purchase neces- sary bedding for use at the jail, the balance of the business being laid over until the next meeting. Chicken Pie Supper. The Ladies of the Norwegian Lutheran church .will serve a chicken pie supper, at Odd Fel- low Hall, November 12, from" 5 until 8. Everybody is cordially invited. Come early or late we’ll | have plenty of chicken pie, - Sup- per 25 cents. FRANK KLING GIVEN 60 DAYS IN GOUNTY JAIL Plead Guilty, at Fergus Falls Yester- day, to Introducing Liquor -~ Into “Indian Country.” Yesterday in U. S. court which is being held at Fergus Falls, Frank Kling, an enrolled Red Lake Indian, plead guilty to introducing liquor into the “Indian country” and was sentenced to serve a term of sixty days in the county jail of Beltrami county, at Bemidji. Kling was arrested last week at Redby by H. A. Larson, special officer of the Indian service, when be had in his possession a gallon jug of alcohol and a quantity of bottles, sufficient evidence that he intended when safe at Redby, to engage in introducing liquor not only into the “Indian country” but also-into “Poor Lo’s” thirsty in- interior. Officer Larson and Deputy U. S. Marshal Tuffts brought Kling to Bemidji and he was given a hearing before U. S. Court Commissioner Simons, who held him to the federal grand jury. The case was taken up at Fergus Falls yesterday, when Kling plead guilty and was given sentence. It is expected that Kling will be brought here before the end of the week to begin serving the sixty days incarceration, Local news on last page. S00 PAYMASTER MAKING HEADQUARTERS IN CITY First-Eighteen Miles of Soo Will Be Ready for Grade East from Plummer Steel This Week.— - Other Grading Progressing. That Bemidji will be the head- quarters for the manager of the activities which will be incidental to the grading of the Soo Railway company’s Plummer-Duluth exten- sion is evidenced by “the fact that this city is now the headquarters for Foley, Welch & Stewart, the head contractors who are sub-letting the largest part of the work of grading the extension. H. L. Little, paymaster for the firm of Foley, Welch and Stewart, bas located in Bemidji and has tem- porary offices in the Oleary-Bawsgr block. In afew days he will move to the Moberg garage, where office room has been leased for the term of one year. The making of Bemidji as head- quarters for paying off “help on the part of the head contractors of the Soo means much to this city in the way of added business. The Plummer Pioneer tells of the work which is being done near Plummer in grading the Soo exten- sion eastward towards Bemidji: “Under the ideal weather condi- tions that have prevailed for the past two weeks the grading on this end of the new Soo line is being pushed right along and a couple of more weeks of favorable weather will see the greater part of it finished. The four contractors working between here and Lost River have nearly completed their contracts and at the end of next week the first eighteen miles will likely be ready for the steel gang. “This first of the week a part of Mr. Higgins’ outfit arrived and the remainder is expected to arrive most any time. When the complete’ outfit is here Mr. Higgins will have about three hundred men and a hundred and fifty horses -on the job besides a couple of steam shovels. He has the contract for the first twenty-six miles east of Lost River and will have some of the heaviest cuts and fills on the line but as it is a sandy country he expects to work the most of the winter. He has pitched camp in Gully township and when all the tents are up it makes quite an im- posing array. “A story in the Crookston Times stated that a Crooksonite traveling north of Bagley saw the combined camps of the surveyors and con- tractors at Gully he thought that it must be a army invading this country from Canada and hurried back to spread the news. Although he is having part of his outfit un- loaded at Brooks as it will give him a shorter haul to Gully Mr. Higgins it is understood will make this his headquarters while heis on the job. VIOLATORS OF GAME LAW PAY FOR INDIGTMENT Three Hunters Who Couldn’t Wait for Season to Open Came to Grief. Three “sooners” who could not wait until the Jawful season for hunting deer was at hand, and who did either hunt and kill or attempt to hunt and kill deer prior to November 10th, in the County of Beltrami, came to grief the first of the week, when they were arrested by S. C. Bailey, local warden for the State Game and Fish commigsion, and brought into municipal court, where the evidence was so strong against them that they forwith plead guilty and were assessed accordingly by Judge H.W. Bailey. Gus Smith, who has been stopping in theTown of Buzzle, plead guilty to having killed a deer in Buzzle township, in October, and Paul Cook admitted that he had to the best of his ability attempted to kill a deer. Smith was fined $50 and costs and Cook was assessed $10 and costs, both liquidating. . Jason Carter, who has -been watching camp in the Rebedew country, east of Tenstrikv, plead guilty to the charge of attempting to kill a deer out of season and paid $13 for his indiscretion. 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