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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. R. E. H. SMITH PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office in Winter Block Miles Block DENTISTS R. D. L. STANTON DENTIST Office in Winter Block R. J. T. TUOMY DENTIST Ist National Bank Build's. Telephone 230 R. G. M. PALMER DENTIST Miles Block Evening Work by Appointment Only DRAY AND TRANSFER ES WRIGHT DRAY AND TRANSFER Fifth St. and America, Ave. OM SMART _ DRAY AND BAGGAGE SAFE AND PIANO MOVING Rusldence Phone 58 ' 818 America Ave. Office Phone 12 Phone 40 Y/ BISIAR & MURPHY FUNERAL DIRECTORS 117 Third Street Dayphone 318. Night phones 115, 433, Calls Answered at Al Hours Buy your Christmas goods at the O’ Leary-Bowser Co. Harriet Olson of Fosston, deputy state organizer for the Maccabees, *{Was a visitor.in ‘Bemidji yesterday. Judee Wright left this morning for-Park Rapids, baving considered several matters in' chambers here yesterday. Mrs. K. Gibbs and child were Farley visitors in the city today, having come down from their home this morning. James Ryan, recorder for the vil- lage of Turtle River, transacted business in Bemidji today, .coming down from Turtle River this morn- ing. J. C. Farmer of Ardoch, N. D., was in the city yesterday, having brought a carload of horses to this place to work in the ‘woods east of, here, The Norwegian Lutheran Ladies’ Aid society will meet at the home of Mrs. RyB. Olson, 921 Beltrami avenue at 2 o'clock tomorrow after- noon. All the ladies are cordially invited to attend. Brakeman Ditty returned ' last evening from Brainerd, where he has been an inmate of a hospital, suffering with an attack of typhoid fever. He is feeling all right again, and will no doubt soon resume his run on the M. & I. Railway. John Brown, county surveyor of Itasca county, came to Bemidj this morning from his home at Grand Rapids and spent several hours here, leaving .on the delayed morning train for Funkley to look after some official matters at that place. Miss Anna Grady of St. Paul, who has been attending Mrs. E. O. Moore, who has been ill for some time, left this morning for her home, having been called away by the sudden illness of her sister. Mrs. Moore is convelescing very nicely and her friends hope to see her about soon. Mens’ tailored suits at $15.00 and up. O’Leary-Bowser Co. George Caldreath, who is logging at Cochrane’s Spur, together with Clark Clay, was in Bemidji yester- day, having come here for the pur- pose of securing a number of horses to work in his camps. George lived in Bemidji for a few months, in the early days, and he still has some friends among the “old-timers” here- abouts who remember him. S. S. Evenson, a resident of Deer Park, Wis., was a business visitor in Bemidji .yesterday, having come over from the "Badger State” the day previous. Mr. Evenson yester- day sold a farm which he owned, and which is located near Saum postoffice, near Kelliher, Peter Christopherson being the purchaser. Mr. Evenson left this morning for his home at Deer Park, well pleased with his real estate deal. Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Fournier and Mrs. Owen Fournier passed through the city this morning from their homes at Turtle River on their way to Brainerd, where they will appear dramatic part in the first trial of Paul Fournier, wherein she gave practically the same evidence as her late husband, which purported to be a confession made by Paul Fournier, that he killed the Dahls. Charles Kinkele, ex-mayor of Walker and one of the best of many good fellows who inhabit the Cass evening. from his home and spent the night here, being a guest at the Hotel Markham. Mr. Kinkele went over to Wilton today to note how logging was progressing at John Moberg’s camps, where timber is being cut for the Leech Lake Lum- ber company, in which Mr. Kinkele is interested quite heavily. as witnesses at the Paul Fournier| trial. Mrs. Owen Fournier played a| county seat, came to the city last| The Bereman Cafe will-be run as a lunch room after Dec. 9th, - Mrs, E. M. England' of- Bena-was a Bemidji visitor last night and to: day: Try our No. 51 coffee and our Tigar brand Teas. Bemidji Tea Store, ’phone 423. "' T. J. Welsh, of the Welsh Timber company, returned last night to his home at Walker after spending-yes- terday in this city on business. H. C. Calvert left last evening for Kelliher in the interest. of the flour company whose brands of “white stuff” he is selling on the road. A large assortment of distract- ingly pretty dolls dressed in' the most modish of frocks will be-sold-at almost the actial cost by the' 200 club,” Pec. 11. Mrs. Catherine R. Lunn, mother of John D. Lunn of this city, came to Bemidji yesterday morning from St. Paul, where she had been on a visit, for some time past. L. F. Johnson, who is now'in*the employ of one of the Weyerheauser syndicate’s companies, .went to Margie this morning on the delayed M. & I. north-bound passenger-train. W. A. Gould, superintendent of logging for the Bemidji Lumber Lompany, went to Funkley last even- ing to note how logging was = pro- gressing in the camps of his com- pany near Funkley. J. A. Burgo (“Jack”) left last evening for points along the north line of the M. & I. Railway, where he will visit the local merchants in the interest of the concern which he represents “‘on the road.” A. A. Carter is serving as deputy sheriff, at Sheriff Hazen’s office, these days, since Deputy Andrew Johnson was shot and Sheriff Hazen has had a lot of work, it being nec- essary to have someone in the office during the “rush.” Jobn Goodman went to Kelliher last evening, where he will “sub” for A. Gilmour, his phramacist, while the latter is away at Brainerd to attend district court at that place. Mr. Gilmour has been subpoenaed asa witness in the Paul Fournier case, which is on for a new trial at Braiverd. The employment firm of Ander- son & Johnson yesterday shipped thirty men to Nebish and Fowlds to work in the logging camps of the Crookston Lumber company ' near those places. Anderson & Johnson have shipped several hundred ‘men tothese camps during the past” fall and this winter, I G. Haycraft, the Farley wood dealer and speculator in lands and hereditaments, spent 'yesterday in Bemidji and returned last evening to his home at Farley. Mr. Haycraft has watched the country . arcund Farley grow from an undeveloped wilderness into one of the most pro: ductive sections of the state. Prof. W. B. Stewart, superintend- ent of schools of Beltrami county, left last evening for Blackduck - and- other points north of Bemidji: Prof. Stewart will visit the Black- duck and other schools in that vicinity before ‘retuminz to the city. | Prof. Stewart is one of the very best ‘[ superintendents that Beltrami county. ever had, and he is well liked by:all. The strike which has tied up | freight in northern Minnesota, has not effected the sale and supper. at the Armory, Dec. 11. The ladies have sixty-five fine young -chickens awaiting their sentence of “‘execu- tion on the block,” so.plenty-of r-e-a-] chicken pie is assured for everyone. The rare pretty things; {offered for sale by the “200 club”| are all “Bemidji made,” and -reflect great credit upon the skillful, benev- olent cookers who have contributed so largely of their time, talent, and) i money. AN IDEAL CHRISTMAS CIFT gift for lady or gentleman— but is appreciated more as a Christmas gift than atany other time of the year. thin watch for gentlemen— does not bulge the pocket, Waltham, ment, filled, 25-year case, Bl s ke, $30 GHAS. L. GUMMER: A watch is always an ideal . The cut shows the new I7jewel move- plain polished, -gold v Post Otfice Corner, Bomid)i, Minn. ““ Peter "Christoplierson of Saum t lay in “the city, and while he was here he purchased a farm from §:7S./Everson of‘Deer Park; Wis. Y W.7J. vand 1 Ji' H. Beagle, state cruisers: vand ‘estimaters, .:Jeft ' last evening for:some point:north of ' Be- .midji; 'having apent ¢yesterddy' in this:city.: : p Otto Peterson, ‘general manager in this *séction for the L. K. Deal Lumber company, 'left last * evening for Kelliher tolook over some cedar near that - point. Harry Mills, roadmaster for the M. & 1. Railway company, went to Brainerd this morning to consult with ‘W, "H. Gemmell, _general manager forthe M. & I. Mr. and Mrs. Ike Halvorson passed through the city this morn- ing to Brainerd to testify as wit- nessess in the Paul Fournier case. 1 second: hand coal* stove 1400, 1 new coal . stove .base burner 800, hand sleds from 25¢- to 40c regular price 50 ‘to-75c. - Numerous other articles ‘very: cheap. 217 Beltrami avenue. Sam Benson: ‘of : Blackduck - spent «the icity- looking “over of: the : late Eric: Nelson, having beeniappointed administrator of the /estate: of the “deceased. = Mr. Benson returned''to Blackduck last evening. A. E. Witting, the' timber -dealer and ‘logger, spent yesterday in ‘the city, visiting' ‘with' his family. He returned to Blackduck last evening. Mr. Witting states that his business partner. Charles {Trondson, ' has re- turned from North Dakotn, where he was in‘charge of some'retail lumber- ing concerns which they own. A. O. Johnson, who successfully conducts a general mercantile establishment at Turtle River, came down this morning from his home and spent the day here ming- ling with local business men and looking after some deal which he has “on.” M. D. Stoner, city engineer of Be- midji, went .to - Brainerd this morn- ing. | Mr. Stoner will, asa witness for the state, verify plats of a survey made:at Quiring, the-scene of the murder of N. O. Dahl and his daugh- ter several years ago,and which will be used in :the Paul Fournier trial. W. E. Neil; the local life insur- ance agent who'has a large business in his line, left last night for Grand Rapids, ‘where he had a business matter to conclude. " Mr. Neil lived at the “Rapids” for many years, and he'has a lot of old friends down: there who are always pleased avenue: Perhaps you- remember tive gocds we showed it. Won't you come in? ' Hand'Bags of all styles unusually attractive. from $1 to $16.00. ‘$12:00. * fally-and attractive. from $3.75.0:$12.00. | “ups. - $3.00 per pair. ing from their home at Quiring, go-|. .Ca S—ri , delectable, home- mnde“—fofi:_kald‘_ arg'-vt'he candy booth ‘Dec. 11. Rev. S E. P, White went to Turtle River last evening to hold gospel services at that place, which were very well attended, considering the low temperature. D. C. Smyth departed 'last night for St. Paul to bring back Mrs. Smyth, who has been at Rochester, Minn.; for several weeks, and who it is said- is getting well. Dr. Marcum left this morning for Brainerd, 'where he will appear as a witness for the state in the Paul Fournier ' trial. Dr. Marcum was coroner of Beltrami county at the time N. O. Dahl was killed and he took a prominent part in the former trial of Fournier, which ended in the latter’s conviction and sentence to life imprisonment. Dies Trying to Save Children. St. Ignace, Mich., Dec. 8.—William McDermott and two of his children, were burned to death by fire which destroyed their home at Carp River. His wife rescued a third child. Mec- Dermott died trying to save the other two' children, one of whom was a year old. The fire started from a stove pipe. PILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS. PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any-case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Pro- brpdln(f Pilesin 6 to 14 days or money re- funded. 50c. WOOD'! Leave your orders for seasoned Birch, Tam- arack or Jack Pine - Wood with S. P. HAYTH Telephone 11 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION of Independent S¢hool District of Bemidji. Whereas a petition has been presented to the undersigned. as Ulerk of said District, Tequesting that a special meeting of the legal voters of said District be called at the time and place, ‘and for the purposes hereinafter set forth,— Now Therefore. Notice is hereby given, that a special meeting of the legal voters of independent, School District of Bemidji will beld at the Main Central School House located in block four () of the first addition to Bemidjt, in the City of Bemidji, Beltrami county, Minnesgta. on Friday, thé 10th day of December, 1909, at seven o'clock p. m. for the purpose of ‘voting upon the question of whether or not the school board of said Dis- trict. also known @s the Board of Education of Bémidji, shall be authorized to sell and dispose of lots one (1), two (2), three (3) and four (4) in block ten (10), Carson’s Addition to Bemidji, to the Soo Railway Company for the sum of ‘one hundred dollars, said Board of Education to reserve in the deed conveying said property the, buildirgs located on said | lots, with the right to remove the same from | said property at any time within ninety days after the execution of such deed. Dated November 26th, 1909, GRAHAM M, TORRANCE. Clerk of Independent School District of Bemidjt. Manufacturers of GAS, GASOLINE and STEAM ENGINES, PULLETS, HANGERS, SHAFTING, CLUTCHES and ‘all POWER TRANSMISSION SUPPLIES, direct to the consamer, Largest Machine Shop in the West MINNEAPOLIS STEEL AND MACHINERY CoO. § MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. This season I have a much larger dis- play and better facilities for showing méntion here a few of the- things. ers. :Some of .the new shapes being Good values * <iAir'Biush and Hand Painted Wall " "Hangers—All sizes—from 5oe. to Leather:Pilow Covers—Air Brush —Hand: Painted and Burnt very beau. Prices ranging ‘Moccasins—All sizes and styles— ¢ from:theslittle infants -to: the grown- ‘Prices .ranging from 50¢ to | Get at the Bottom - Of the Baking Question ' ' Buy a sack of Nodak flour today, put it: through the most rigid baking-test-that-you know and if it does not fully come up to your standard, if the baking is not just as good or better, lighter, more evenly raised, more delicious:and wholesome, iwe- will gladly take it back and refund your money. Don’t accept: ‘" substitute. 'Insist tpon ‘Nodalke flour, and get it. FALLS & CAMERON - Phone 374 Cor. 4th and Irvine‘Ave’ Fst - rawberries The latest thing in the candy line ; WEBERS’ Chocolate ‘Dipped 'Strawberrtes. Half Pound 40c. Pound 80c. We Have Exclusive Sale of ‘WEBERS’ Chocolates:in ;Bemiifi wa | GORMONTAN & HANSON'[" u DRUGCISTS Windows Postoffice Corner Bemidjl, Minn. A CARLOAD OF COLORADO APPLE IN BUSHEL BOXES They excel in quality any -apples ever ‘seen in Bemidji. ‘Price $2.00, $2.25 and $2.50 ‘per~bex Wine Sap, Gano and Jonathans. Send inyour orderg. Select Burbank Potatoes Thoroughly sorted before being binned in the 3 5c basement, per bushel...... Mixed varieties, treated in the same way. Price, per bushel...........ccccceeenene. Ty 300 7 large bars of Soap for 25¢. SHOES In the shoe line we have ladies’ shoes from $1 to $3.50, also splendid bargains in men’s and:boy’s shoes. A large and complete line of rubber foot- wear, dry goods, ladies’, men’s and children’s under- wear. OQur line is very reasonable in price. It will pay you to give the goods a thorough inspection. W. G. SCHROEDER Phone 65 and 390 Corner Fourth and Minnesota north from the New Lumbermen’s National Bank Building, 301 Beltrami Leather Goods | Christmas Cards |Genuine Navajo the attrac- last year. I can only itd Tearh. Seals, P.ace Cards, Aiways welcome peop'e. All styles ranging from 5¢ to $4. HU One of the largest assortments of fancy Xmas cards ever shown in this section of the country, now on dis- play. From the plain greeting cards to the imported, fancy embossed. ' Fancy Christmas Labels, Tags and mas Bells and Festooning. Post Card and g Photo Albums for children as well: as grown up Indian Rugs Direct from the Navajo lndian Reservation. ' The great feature of these rugs is* that they are reversable and the:time ’| they wear is unlimited. - Beautiful assortment from $6 to $30.00. Programs, Christ- A Xmas Umbrellas - Nothing safer on the gift calendar or more servicable than umbreHas." If suggestion seems good to you don’t” fail tolook over my hne. wH Fountain Pens.- - I handle the famous Parker:Lucky Curve. Every Pen .guaranteed by makers for one year. . Price from §1-40.-$7.~ as Christmas gifts and sizes. Prices B