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

=l Alataen® Foasans @A < BEMIDJI DAILY PIONE BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 18, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. FROM DETROIT ) BEMIDJI, PROPOSED Premoiers Owning Large Tracts of Land Near White Earth Reservation, Also Beltrami County, Said to Be Backing Proposition. That in north-ceatral capitalists who own land Minnesota and other observing persons are con- vinced of the fact that Bemidji is the real “Hub Cits” of the whole of no is being manifested of late ta'k of people in ro Miauesota, other states, who are becoming in- terested in several proppsitions which have for their aim additional railroad fac! for Bemidji and vicinit The Soo Railway company was induced to build into Bemidji in constructing its Plummer-Moose Lake line, and one of the best argu- ments used in convincinz the Soo that Bemidji was the most import- }ant city on its proposed line was | the showing made as to the great value of the country tributary to this city for agricultural puposes and also as a center of the summer resort business of the lake section of the north. Some four years ago engineers in the employ of the Soo Railway com- pany surveyed a direct line from Detroit to Bemidji, and the latest proposition which is being broached by parties with substantial backing is the building of an electric railway from Detroit to Bemidji. A gentleman from Iowa who is heavily interested in several land companies which own many thous- ands of acres of land southwest of Bemidji, much of which is in the vicinity of the White Earth Indian reservation, was in the city the first of the present week looking over holdings of land in this county, pay- ing taxes, etc., and he was free in telling of the proposition which is now under consideration by Iowa and Minnesota capitilists to build a railroad line from Detroit to Be- midji. When asked for particulars of the proposed deal the gentleman insisted that his name was not to be men- tioned, but stated that the proposi- tion was to build northeastward from Detroit towards Bemidji, strik- ing the southeastern part of Norman == BEMIDJI This store in merc WO fall. We in e \ of our I. J. GRANE & 0. WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS MINNESOTA 1 Advancing Holiday Season Creates Activity Here all its newness and 1andise selling pace that will mean the closest attention from every an in this vicinity. Improvement has been the order here during the entire } Cur patronage is expressing their delight with the splendid innovations | and declare they will greatly increase the helpfulness of this great store. Out of % town visitors are loud in their praises of Bemidji's greatest style establishment. | e you to make this your permanent shopping place if you are not already a patron here. Meanwhile timely visits to this store will be pleasing and profitable. - Suit Prices Take a Tumble -/ $25.00 for choice of many broken lots This week the price reductions of the season will occur when a number of broken lines of our best selling suit styles will be offered at $25.00 instead of $35.00 and $37.50. .~ The Best in Winter Coats $11.50, $13.50, $18.50, $24.50 It is well to remember that a woman will find almost any kind of a comfortable winter coat in this superb stock at prices starting as low as $11.50. The coats, even - at our lowest selling figures, contain all the style, quality and service that can possibly be crowded into them. fine tailored suits. Visit This New Women's and Chil- dren’s Exclusive Store. beauty will set a winter $13.50 and $18.50 Splendid Coats, made on the plain tailored lines, new touches in collar, pockets and reveres, give them originality. The materials are the Two-toned Worsteds, Broadcloths, Cheviots, Homespuns. shades. Blacks and the new Knitted Goat for women and misses, $12.00. Women's long, all-wool plain, heavy weave, with large patch pockets. Colors, red, white, gray. i Thre to $i2.00. Tailored Dresses, Street Garments, Fancy Waists, Skirts, Petticoats, House Garments and Fine Underwear. Complete Lines of Silk, Cashmere, Lisle and Cotton Hose, 25¢ to $4.00. L“% fourths length sweaters,$7.50 Coats at $24.50 that are unusual at the price. Large assortment of swagger, full-length effects, the new Cossacks and Button Over models in fashionable rough cloths. Eastern favorites from tailors of high reputation. ——— S Choice and Popular Furs $1.50 to sweaters in We have $5 to $65. tioned and exceptionally made, of select skins, carefully matched. Prices $10 Pretty Sets them gracefully porpor- county, - thence northwesterly into Hubbard county and passing north, either touching the Itasca State Park or going slightly east of there and passing northward, entering Bel- trami county and going directly north to Bemidji. According to this geéntleman, who lives at Cedar Rapids, several of the land companies in wkich he is inter- ested have been securing right-of- way for the proposed line. The men associated with the Cedar Rapids man have promoted many air-line electric systems and assisted in developing certain regions of the northwest. As an’ indication' that the new proposition is not ‘all “hot air,” the Cedar Rapids man stated that at least three of the land companies were withdrawing their lands from the market temporarily awaiting the outcome of the Detroit-Bemidji proposition, and are desirous of assisting in every way possible in furthering the project. The building of such a road as that proposed by the Cedar Rapids man would open a very fertile country and would give a splendid market to the farmers and dairy- men to the southwest of Bemidji. WILL SERVE THE USUAL ~ XMAS DINNZR TO POOR Captain Barry of the Salvation Army Announces Customary “Good Cheer from Santa.” Captain Barry wishes to inform the public of the intention of the local corps of the Salvation Army to provide Christmas dinners for the poor of Bemidji and vicinity. This is a work which the Army is noted for doing in the most practicable way. ° Last year Captain Barry was stationed at Houghton, Mich., and with his corps of workers they supplied every poor and needy family in that district. The captain and his wife will commence an - investigation of families at once to find those who are in need. Every church and society in the city will be invited to assist the officers in this great endeavor. Captain Barry in confident that the public will be greatly inter- ested in this work of bringing Christmas cheer to the poor and needy and he has no doubt but that he will receive the co-operation of all who are in sympathy with such an effort. New York, Chicago, Minneapolis and other large centers depend upon the army to do this work yearly. Captain Barry requests that any needy case be reported to him at once as investigations require much time when done properly. “Help others this Christmas.” Northome News. Northome, Minn,, Nov. 18— (Special to Pioneer.)—The date for the Farmers’ Institute to be held in Northome has been set for Friday, December 10. Among the speakers to be present will be F. B. McLeran, practical land-stumper, dairyman and fruit grower; C. E. Brown, an authority on grains, grasses, roots and hogs; and H. K. Larson, owner of a profitable dairy farm in a tim- bered section, and several others. A good program has been arranged for the entertainment of the farmers on that day, including music by the Northome band and other musical numbers. The local merchants will offer special discounts and premiums on cash sales made that day as a special inducement to the farmers to attend the Institute. Northome, Minn.,, Nov. 18.— (Special to Pioneer.)—The marriage of Miss Margaret Elizabeth Walsh to Patrick Phelan was solemnized at the Catholic church here yesterday forenoon. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Walsh of New Richmond, Canada, while the groom js a member of the popular firm of Jones & Phelan of this place. The newly married couple will make their home at this place. Additional local matter on last page. TELLS OF PROGRESS AT INTERNATIONAL FALLS Judge Spooner Visited the Boundary Town on Legal Business.—Town Is Growing. Judge Spooner returned last night from International Falls, where he spent yesterday on legal business. The judge was very favorably impressed with the activity at the |"“Falls,” and in speaking of what he saw, said: “International Falls has been coming into its own during the past year and at the present time the enterprising town at the boundary is enjoying prosperity; in fact, every resident is an optomist. “The big new hotel has been finished and is opened to the public, being a great accommodation to transcients. The E. Peterson com- pany has a fine new store and the First National Bank, of which J. M. Mallard, formerly of this city, is cashier, has splendid new quarters, The International State Bank, in which A. P. White of this city isin- terested, has a new building which it will soon occupy. “ *Mitch’ Burton is as lively as ever and his clothing store is getting a whole lot of business. “R. F. Ittis' is buildinga new addition to his drug store—in fact, things are moving pretty lively at International Falls.” ELK MEETING TONIGHT, (= A regular meeting of Bemidji Lodge, No. 1052, B. P. O. E., will be held on Thursday evening, Nov. 18, at Masonic Hall, Bemidji, at 8 o’clock. As there is much business of importance all members should be on hand early. There will probably be initiations. M. S. Gillette, Sec. F. S. Lycan, E. R. CLOSING OUT SALE AT BERMAN'S HUGE SUGGESS “‘Sale Surpasses Our Greatest Expecta- tions,” Says Mrs. Berman,—Many Kept Busy. The closing out sale which was commenced yesterday forenoon by the Berman Emporium, with the advertised intention of entirely clos- ing out all of the immense stock carried at the Emporium, has proved to be, according to the statement of Mrs. L. L. Berman, the greatest sale, by far, ever handled at that place. “We had eighteen clerks’ here all day yesterday,” says Mrs. Berman, “and they were busy every minute of the day, and when we closed the doors at the usual hours yesterday evening, there was a big crowd on hand waiting to purchase goods. “Our customers tell us that they are getting goods at values which they had not expected, and many are returning the second, and even the third, time. “We still have a very large stock of the latest fall and winter goods; but if the rush keeps up, we shall have no trouble in disposing of the entire stock. “Indeed, we are greatly pleased with the sale; it has far surpassed our expectation; and a great deal of the success we attribute to the advertising in the Pioneer, which brings good results.” Apron Sale and Chicken Pie Supper. An apron sale and chicken pie supper will be given on Friday afternoon and evening in the Odd Fellows hall by the Baptist Ladies’ Aid. Within a very few days the work of grading the Soo right-of-way within the city limits of Bemidji will be commenced by John Moberg, one of the successful bidders for con- tract to grade on the Plummer-Moose Lake extension. Mr. Moberg states that he has received all of the grading parapher- nalia which he bas purchased or leased with which to grade the six miles of the right-of-way which he contracted for, west from Bemidji. He basa steam shovel, twenty-six cars and other material which has arrived from the Twin cities and which will be unloaded at the M. & 1. depot. Mr. Moberg states that he re- quested the Great Northern Rail- way company to haul the shovel and other material outon their line a short distance from the local depot, but, according to Mr. Moberg, they absolutely refused to haul the mater- ial, for any consideration. It, will be necessary for Mr. Moberg to lay a temporary track along the streets of Bemidji and haul his material over the impro- vised line to a point some little dis- tance beyond the western limits of the city. JOHN MOBERG WILL START GRADING FOR SO0 RAILWAY Has Received Steam Shovel and Dump Cars and Will Make Dirt Fly.—Has Contract to Build Six Miles of Grade. C. E. Carlson of Pelican Rapids will be in active charge of the real operations for Mr. Moberg and will rush the work of grading as rapidly as can be done. It will be necessary to make two cuts in hills west of Bemidji and the dirt will be hauled to the city for the fill-in between the old water tank and the bridge which spans the Mississippi river, between Lakes Bemidji and Irving. Paymaster in New Offices. Welsh, Foley & Stewart, the head contractors who have full charge of building the Soo extension from Plummer to Moose Lake for the Soo Railway company, are now located in their permanent offices in the Moberg block, north of the Pioneer office. This big contracting firm has decided to make their headquarters in Bemidji, after looking over the various lines along the new Soo line, and will pay all their help at this point. Mr. Little, head paymaster for Welch, Foley & Stewart, is in charge of the office here, and has really comfortable quarters in his new offices. -—_— This supper has been postponed from November 5 to November 19 and everyone holding tickets which were purchased two weeks ago is entitled to some chicken pie. Everyone should turn out and partake of the good things which the Baptist ladies always serve at their suppers. A. A. D. Rahan of Minneapolis, who is well known in this north country, came to Bemidji yesterday morning and spent the day here, leaving last night for his home in Minneapolis. Mr. Rahan has just returned from an extended visit in Oregon and other points of the west, where he has extensive timber inter- ests. Does it keep good time? Are the life out of it. Remember “] Make Watches” Run Right Are you satisfied with the way your watch is running? you like your neighbor who has not had his watch cleaned for two years and is expecting it to keep time? If so you are ruining your watch—wearing It will cost you nothing to have it looked over and I will show you just what the trouble is. help now and can turn your work out on time. your watch and jewelry repairs. CHAS. L. CUMMER, I have Bring me JEWELER Postoftice Corner, Bemid] Special Just There are a good many people, some of them making and some of them selling base burners, who are apt tosmile knowingly when they read what we claim for the ROUND 0AK BASE BURN- ER. That's all right—we don't expect they will come into our store and plank down the cash for a ROUND OAK. BUT THERE ARE OTHERS who will. Our caution is to head off any false im- pressions the prejudiced attitude might create— for these people have axes to grind—and natur- ally it stings them to see a new_base burner come out with new and im- proved features — really the first steps foward in base burner making in twenty years. Neverthe- less the ROUND OAK BASE BURNER is here—it’s on our floor, open for inspec- tion and comparison from top of urn to tip of foot. Everything about it posi- tively better than any other of its kind. Seeing is believing—you must see the base burner and read the new booklet—it’s just as different from other booklets as the stove is from other base burners. Remember—42 per cent. more radiation than any other Base Burner. W. M. that the ; vew with ifs new convexion flues and heat pocke HARDWARE, FURNITURE, COAL, Furnaces and Tinsmithing Caution Let Me Tell You RounpOan Bast BurNer s, surpasses them all! a||98e2]1= o] g ROSS MINNESOTA HISTORICAL . SOCIETY, - i