Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 9, 1909, Page 1

oy e —ers [ MINNESOTA | ISTORICAL THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE: VOLUME 7. NUMBER 199. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTK, THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 9, 1909. TEN CENTS PER ‘WEEK. OPENING OF BASKETBALL SEASON FRIDAY EVENING Fire Department and Company K Will Play Initial Game in Schedule for Championship of City.—Some Good Contests in Prospect. LEE HEFFRON, Manager Fire Department Five. The Bemidji Fire Department basketball team and Co. K basket- ball team will play the first of a series of games, Friday night, to determine the championship of the city, and there is every prospect that the game will be a hot contest from beginning to end. The Fire Department team has chosen Lee Heffron as manager and Floyd Brown captain, and the sol- dier boys elected Harry Geil as manager and Roy Lindsayascaptain, and as the officials of both fives are competent and clever players and generals on the “field of battle,” two good basketball teams have becn formed for the city, and the rivalry for supremacy is already keen. The Bemidji High School Athletic association has also organized a team for the school, and with a third team in the contest, the champion- ship of the city will' not be ‘wun, without a grand struggle, which will develop many new and aggressive players, who will form a sort of City League. ' For the playing of game with oat-|. side teams for the championship of northern Minnesota, a team will be FLOYD BROWN, Captain Fire Department Five. organized, to be assumed the name of "“Big Bemidg,” made famous by the basketball team that played un- der the colors of this city and won many a hard-fought game. This team will be composed of players to be selected from among the best who are members of tne City League; and a very strong aggregation should result. This “Big Bemidg” challenges all northern Minnesota, and will open for games within a week. Practice has already commenced and the players are getting into form nicely, so that when the first championship game shall be pulled off, ‘the “Big Bemidg” team will again be able to repeat its long amnzu of victories of former years. In addition he masculine basdetball erganizations of the city, there will be a girls, team, picked from the girls who are students at the Bemidji 'High School. Harry Geil, manager of the Co. K five, will act as coach of the girls’ team, and they will be open to play games against any high schaol girls’ five in the north balf of the state. All games will be played at the armory, one of the best basketball hallsin the state. Evan S. Tyler of Fargo, N. D, national bank examiner, spent vesterday and today in Bemidji, looking over the local national financial institutions. Mr. Tyler never gives out any information concerning the banks that he ex- amines, but we opine that he found everything in splendid condition here, as usual. NEW BILL AT BRINKMAN FAMILY THEATER TONIGHT A New Lot of Performers Appear Tonight for the Last Half of the Week. There will'be an entire change of program at the Brinkman Family Theater tonight, consisting of an en- tire new lot of performers which are unexcelled anywhere in the west, among them the Gladstone Sisters, the “Juvenile Sunbeams,” in harmony singing, fancy dancing, featuring their own original acrobatic dance, introducing feats of strength and agility, equal to the best on the American stage. These talented ladies became populat among the theater goers of this city during a week’s engagement here a year'or so ago, during which time they made a host of friends in the city, and it is useless to say they will be heartily welcomed upon their return, having been re-engaged for the last half of this week. J. T. Carrier, America’s premier foot juggler, appears tonight in the bill for the last half of the week. This is one of the very best acts of its kind ever put on the city and would be a credit to the largest cirucs on the road. Sam and Igiha\ Kelly, also_appear in this program in ‘an ec- centric comedy sketch which never fails to please the most skeptical. In fact the entire bill is one of the best ever puton in this city and should be thoroughly appreciated by the patrons of that popular place of amusement. THE ELK GHARITY BALL WILL BE HELD DEG. (7 Hustling Committees, With E. H. Jerrard as Chairman, Will Eclipse All Former Charity Balls. 1 'Corinthians, 13: And now abideth faith, hepe and charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. Bemidji Lodge, No. 1052, B.P. O. Elks, will give their annual charity ball Friday night, December 13th, at Co. K Armory, and already pre- partions are under way to make this ball the most successful ‘affair of the kind ever attempied by the local “horned brethren.” With the idea of having the ball room beautifully and appropriately decorated, the dances arranged in an up-to-date manner and the entire affair the “best ever,” the following committees have ‘been appointed by Exalted Ruler Lycan: i Executive Commitlee — E. H. Jerrard, chairman; A. H. Jester, M. J. Brown, J. C. Parker, D..D. Miller. Decorating Committee—A. H. Jester, Gus Melges, Dr. G. M. Pal- mer, M. J. Brown, D. D, Miller, Eric Ives, F. S. Lycan, E! H. Jer- rard. Floor Commlttee—Bert Barker W. L. Brooks, L. G. Crothers, Dr. J. T. Tuomy, Oscar Ervig, W, J. Mark- ham. -4 Giving the “Elevens O'Clock Toast”—E. H. Jerrard. Every year, since the institution of the.local lodge of Elks, ;thé mem- bers of the order have given a char- ity ball, which, becides being a decided social success, has netted a substantial “sum ‘for charity. + The money derived from the ball has always been distributed among worthy people, in an unostentious manner, and few who have received assistance from the Elks have ever known the real source of their aid, and many needy families of Bemidji — CITY OPERA HOUSE Saturday, Dec. lith 10 Acts --- Players 10 Special Scenery and Theatrical Eifects Prices--25, 50 and 75 Cents Reserved Seats on Sale at the City Drug Store One Night Only THE HARRISON PLAYERS have been given aid at a time when it was most welcome. It is the intention this year to exercise much carein purchasing and distributing the supplies, etc., to be distributed Christmas time, and none but the deaerving ‘will' be provided for. A competent com- mittee, whose names will not.be divulged, will have charge of ascer- taining the names of the worthy and determine where aid shall be given. The music which will be given for the ball will be furnished by Profes- sor Harry Masten and his superb orchestra, which organization has began the rehearsal of some up-to- the-minute selections that will make dancing really “one long dream.” Every member of the Bemidji lodge will be expected to attend this charity ball; and as the affair will be made a most enjoyable one, no doubt all members who can possibly be present will participate. The price of the tickets have been fixed at $2, and after the expenses are all paid the entire net proceeds will be devoted to charity. Last year, the Elks’ charity ball was the most successful dance that had ever been held prior to that time. The hall was most beauti- fully decorated, being a notable work of making the dancing place attractive, Itis a safe prediction that this year’s charity ball crowd will out- number last year’s dancers. No person will be admitted who has not been sent an invitation; and no one will be admitted who has in any manner secured the invitation of another. SCHOOL ELEGTION WILL BE HELD TOMORROW EVE Residents of Independent School Dis- trict Will Vote on Selling Lots to Soo. NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION of Independent School District of Bemidji. Whereas a petition has been presented to the undersigned, as Olerk of said District, requesting that a special meeting of the legal voters of sald District be called at the time and place, and for the purposes hereinafter set, forth.— Now Therefore. Notice is hereby giver, thata special meeting of the legal voters of independent School District of Bemidji will be beld at the Main Central School House located in block four (4) of the first addition to Bemidjt, in the City of Bemidji, Beltrami county, Minnesota, on Friday, thé 10th day of December, 1909, at seven o'clock p. m. for the purpose of voling upon the question of whether or not the school board of said Dis- trict. also known as the Board of Education of Bemidji, shall be authorized to sell and dispose of lots one (1), two (), three (3) and four (4) in block ten (10), Uarson’s Addition to Bemidjl, to the Sco Rallway Company for the sum of ‘one hundred dollars, said Board of Education to reserve in the deed conveying said property the buildings located on said lots, with the right to remove the same from said property at any time within ninety days atter the executlon of such deed. Dated November 26th, 1909, GRAHAM M. TORRANCE. Clerk of Independent, thool Districy ot Bemidji. The above is the official notice of a special school election for the Independent School District of Be- midji, which will be held in this city tomorrow, and is self-explanatory. The lots referred to are embraced in the right-of-way desired by the Soo railway company, and the old Catholic church building (which was formerly used as a school building)is located on the lots. It is the intention of the school board to move the old church build- ing from its present location to lots which the district owns, on America avenue, where the building would be renovated and used as a manual training department for the Bemidji High School, with the very latest paraphernalia. The Bazaar Store -Specials for Friday and Saturday. Amony the many sales held just before Christmas time the specials that are offered by the well known Bazaar store for tomorrow and Satur- day cap the climax. Among the offerings at reduced prices are silks of every description, bed spreads, ladies white -handkerchiefs, toilet articles, china, art goodsand toys. A gift for every member of the family can be found at this popular store. Watch the paper tomorrow night for a more detailed annouce- ment. ‘Thomas Keefe, the Bagley at. torney, and E. J. Warren the “tele- phone man” of Bagley, were visitors in Bemidji yesterday afternoon and last night, "Just what was their mission, the writer was not informed. FOURNIER MURDER TRIAL IS NOW ON AT BRAINERD Seven Jurors. Had been Secured At :Noon: Today.—County Attorney McKusick, for State, and Attorney. Scrutchm, for Fournier, Have Assistants. SEVEN JURORS AT NOON. . Brainerd, Dec. 9.—(Special to Pioneer.) —At mnoon today ‘seven jurors - had been secured .. for the Fournier murder trial, and indica- tions were that nearly all,if not all, of the twelve would.be’ secured before adjournment . this -evening; Jurors Secured Yesterday. R. B. Terry, Dean Lake. * W. Elmore, Deer Wood. Gustav Menz, Brainerd, - . Joseph Freidsam, Oak Lawn. The Brainerd Dispatch of last evening says of the Paul Fournier trial which was commenced at Brainerd yesterday: The court room of the dlstnct court of me ng county wzs fairly well filled t}'ns morning, when Paul was put on trial for his life for the murder of N. O. Dahl, which occured in Beltrami county in 1904, Fournier, who is belnw the medlum ' will size, rather chunky and of a some- what swarthy ‘complection . despite - his confinment sat just behind his counsel, Charles W, Scrutchin, the well known colored attorney of Be- midji. At the table Scrutchin sat W. H. Crowell, of this city, who is assisting in the defense. The state is represented by. Chester McKusick, county attorney of Bel- trami county, assisted by C. Louis Weeks, assistant attorney general of the state of Minnesota, and M. E. Ryan, of this city. Attorneys Bane, I‘,a;son, and [Continued on Page 2] Theo. Lanssome{e, the Red Lake TFalls merchant, came to Bemidji from Red Lake Falls last night.and spent the night at the Hotel Mark- bham. He left this morning-for the Littlefork country, where he has.a ,valuable timber .claim, which.- he visit, | Telephone No. 537 and refund your money. Don’t accept a substltute. flour, and get it. FALLS & CAMERON Phone 374 THE MODEL DRY CLEANING HOUSE HOGANSON BROS.. Proprletors Dry Cleaning of Ladiés’ and Gents’ Clothing, Rugs, ,Carpets, Household Furnlshmgs, and Pressmg on Short- Notlce. L 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 aelicious and wholesome, we will glad-ly take it-back: 106 Second Stree Alse., Sponging. Insist upon Nodak . Cor. 4th and Irvine Ave. BOOK FOR CHRISTMAS CIFTS A good book is always appreciated. " We have everything from picture books for the wee tots to classics for the old. Boys' and Girls’ specialty. All the Books a late popular fietion. Padded Hornback Alligator leather covered books, large assortment ot titles, in a neatXmas box, pric: $2.00. Limp Ooze Calf leather cover books, in the new green, embossed madallion. classics. on cover, all the standard Prices, $1.00, $1.25 and $2.00, $2.50. Large assortment of Gift Books, illustrations by Howard Christy and Harrison Flsher, prlces $l 25 to $3.00. Books for Boys. Barbour’s Algers, Henty’s and Optic series, at 25¢ to $1.50. Girly Books. from 25¢ to $1.50. The popular. Meade Senes, pnces Beatrix Potter series for the Wee: Tots, at’50¢.+ * See the Newlyweds Picture Book for the Baby. Bibles and Prayer Books " We carry a complete line of rellglous artm]es, Rosarys, Scapulars, Crucifixes and Holy Water Founts. - The largest line of Cbristmas Postals shown in the city, Christmas Boxes, Tags, Address - Cards, Seals, Cal endars and Caleudu Pads. ABERCROMBIES ) @BOCIETY. with Mr. |