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Fur sale at Berman’s Emporium makes a big hit with money savers. Those wishing to purchase.any of the Reed Indian pictures should place their orders with Crippen & Reese this week. Phone 173, Mrs. Mary Gibbs returned :to her. home at Farley last evening; having spent yesterday in Bemidji doing some shopping and looking .after some business matters. B. B. Brynjolfson, one of . the prominent attorneys of Grand Forks, N. D., was among the out-of-town visitors who looked after business matters in Bemidji yesterday. - 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. J. T. Dolan, who has of late been somewhat on the injured list be- cause of an accident on the “iron range, was a visitor in the city yes- terday. “Jack” went to Tenstrike yesterday evening and: took some orders for goods from S. E. Thomg- son, returing to Bemidji on :the night train and spending the night here. A. O. Johnson, the Turtle River merchant, returned to his' home-at Turtle last evening, having spent yesterday in Bemidji looking after some business matters. Mr. Johnson stated that business was good at his store this fall and winter, and he looked for conditions to improve -as the season grows older. W. T. Blakeley, the logger who:is “doing business” amidst the “'tall tim- ber” this winter to a large extent, left last night for Bagley and from that point drove to his camps, south. of Bagley. ‘‘Everything moving along nicely, down at ihe Ricer river, where I am logging,” said .Mr. Blakeley, who has a fine contract ‘to cut timber. Evan S. Tyler of Fargo, N. D, national bank examiner, spent yesterday 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. D. W. Rollins, traveling represent- ative for the Wadena Cracker com- pany, was among the old-time traveling men who spent vesterday | in Bemidji, he being a guest at the Hotel Markham. Rollins has been “making” Bemidji for lo these many years, and he has a personal ac- quaintance with every business man in northern Minnesot. John Rose, brother of Dan . Rose, came to the city last night from Littlefork, where he has been work- ing for some time past, cruising and || estimating timber for the Watab Paper & Pulp company, for which corporation he is employed to look over Pulp wood. John is one of the best of the north-country residents and he enjoys an enviable reputa- tion for honesty and straightfor- wardness. Charles Kinkele, timber buyer and inspector for the Leech Lake Timber company, spent yesterday visiting at John Moberg, who is logging- near Wilton, cutting timber for the Leech Lake company. Mr. Kinkele came to the city yesterday afternoon and last evening left for some points north of Bemidji to look over: ‘some timber for his company. .‘“Moberg is getting along nicely ‘with his work,” said Mr. Kinkele, when asked as to how matters were pro- gressing in the Moberg camps. “Uncle George” Wetzel, the pio- neer resident of Tenstrike, came to Bemidji this morning and spent today mingling with his:-hosts . of local friends and transacting some§ business matters at the court house, he having some papers which -he desired to record with: Register: of || Deeds Harris, “Uncle George is president of the Beltrami-..Cotinty Old Settlers’ association, - which organization has slumbered: some- what during the past two weeks. | That the association may be revived | and life injected into it is being con templated by several who were; connected with the association-when: it was prosperous, but later was placed in a slumbering position by reason of the acts of a former mem- | ber who has since ‘“‘gone - to . his fathers.” Make it a point to attend. the] sacrifice sale of winter.-merchandise * at Berman’s Emporiumy: | LOCAL HAPPENINGS: | & the Jogging camps. of ||| Fine warm furs at sale prices. Big sale-of furs:now on at Berman’s Emporium. - W.'N. ‘Attix'was:a. visitor in the city yesterday and today from Orth, from whick:place he came to the city: yesterday morning. J. W."Komstadnes and wife of Cass:Lake were guests at the Hotel Markham: this - morning, having come over from Cass Lake to visit with local friends. Misses Hazel Fellows and “Goldie” Eton -of -Tenstrike spent today in Bemidji, having come .down from their homes - this morning to do some shopping with local merchants. John ‘Domke of Margie was a visitor in the .city yesterday, inter- viewing:some' local . parties with whom .-he " has- business relations. He was -a guest: at the Hotel Re- more; H. W.'Vandernort, who has been at Little Falls for some time past, is now-in ‘the city and is doing some: work- for:the Bem{dji Lumber company, by whom: he is employed by the year: - .W. J. Potter--of ‘Mizpah ‘came -to the city last evening -from his home and spent the night here, returning to Mizpah this morning, Thomas Sheey, an old-time resi- dent of Cass Lake, but who has been living at Bena for some time past, came to the city this morning and spent today heré, interviewing some local parties relative to busi- ness matters in which he is inter- ested. Theo. LaBissoniere, the Red Lake Falls merchant, came to Bemidji from Red Lake Falls last night and spent the night at the Hotel Mark- bam. He left this morning for the Littlefork country, where he hasa valuable timber claim, which he will visit. A son and heir was born to the house of Currie this morning, and one W. A. Currie has been busily engaged today explaining to his many local friends that the boy bears a close resemblance to his father, and although he hasn’t the grip, he will undoubtedly make a fine drummer, as he has a splendid pair of lungs and is a lively person. May the son develop into as staunch an American citizen as his father, is the wish of the friends and ac- quaintances of Mr. and Mrs. Currie. Mr: Gregg, onevofithe staunch: citizens of Tenstrike;-has been a visitor in Bemidji today;on busiaess: Word-comes from Akeley that the office - of -t h .e -Akeley: Herald- Tribune ‘ was- visited by “a fire yes< terday morning, which did consider- able damage and caused great inconx venience to Brother' Sheers; -owner| and publisher of the Hearld.Tribune.. It is said thatthe Park:Rapids print= ing offices, with true ‘brotherly fraternity, came:to the rrelief of Bro. Scheers and will: print his paper: for him this week. Important M. B. A. Meeting Tonight. Every member of the M. B. A. lodge - of Bemidji :should -not fail:to attend the meeting of the lodge which will be neld this evening, as there will be much “doing” at the meeting that will : both-interest and entertain, There will. be . voting -on candi- dates, election. of officers and the transaction--of the - regular routine business of the lodge, the whole to conclude with a:.danceand a general good time. All should be present at 8'p, m. sharp. Subscribe for The Pioneer. t off your gift choosing until B‘:umlnr, en the crush of Do your Christmas shopping stocks are new, while you can for-everyone.. Special-Values in W While:extra value givin, ‘do: not overlook the s value giving. $8.50 i For Regular $12, $14, $16 Values. Smart and ‘prac- tical coats, suitable $14.50 :© Fop Regular- $24; i $26 and $28 Values. Fine Imported . Broadcloths, -Ker- ‘' seys and Novelty | of Complete line . ges; Broadcloths . Shop Early, says the public spirited men at the head of the movement for the COMMON GOOD. Don’t try your temper and make the remembrance of loved ones anything but a joy and pleasure. ' nent feature of this Holiday Coat Sale, | | Distinctive Fall and Winter style features embodied in every garment, making this offering one of style distinction as well as For Regular $18, $20, $22 Values. Most of these coats are strictly For Regular $30, $32, $32.50 Values. are included, made Jewelry, the dark days of holiday shoppers now, while the shop leisurely. omen’s Goats g is the promi- tyle importance. pleated. $18.50 or Suits Selling at $35 Smart Suits in fine Winter Cheviots.in .a variety of popular shades. and 44-inch, lined throughout. Coats are 42 Skirts full $22,50 for Suits Selling at $40 $11.50 All are the for street and util- tailored. Mater- i ity wear. Fancy | ials are Broad- i mixtures, Wide | cloths, Kerseys, Wales Materials | Cheviots and and Cheviots. Homespuns. $18.50 $16.50 $20.00 Many novelties finest Imported i+ Cloakings. Mili- Broadecloths, i tary and tight fit- | Tweeds'and Chev- | Front and || ting effects. iots. Braided. of Dress and Street - Skirts in Silks, Voiles, Panamas, Ser- and Fancy Worst- eds, $5.00 and up.. Misses-Skirts, $3.00 and up. - The King, Tailored Waist, $3 to $5. Beauty Waists, Silks and all pop- ular: materials, $3 and up. Silk Jersey Coats, $8, $10, $12 to $20 Strictly man tailored from - Imported Mannish Suitings, Cheviots and Broad- cloths; 45 and 48-inch Coats, Satin lined. most recent models from America’s foremost tailors. One-Piece Trotteaur Dresses $12.00 for $18.00 Values $14.00 for $20.00 Values for $25.00 Values for $30.00 Values Jersey tops, Satin Pleated Skirts, Serges, Panamas, Batitse and Silks; Button Side, Back, Jet 'Trimmed and INFANTS' Cloaks Caps Sleeping Garments ] Hosiery Mitts Bootees Wraps and.. Dresses Stork Pants Belts, Bags, Combs, Novelty Hair Goods, thing Ready-to-Wear Big Vaudeuille Co. at City Opera House. M. F. Cunningham, the manager of the City ‘Opéra House, has been fortunate indeed in securing such a 'good/: company as:*The Harrison ‘Playen" foran :engagement of one inight only, Saturday, December -11th. This company is recognized :as being the foremost of vaudeville companies -now appearing. in this part of the country.. They carry their own special scenery and orches- tra and are presenting a performance of ten acts, every one of which has played the large vaudeville circuits such as the Orpheum, the Morris and the Sullivan and = Consedine. ‘The fact that the performance is so different than that of the usual com- pany. playing here makes ita safe prediction that the City Opera House will be filled to . overflowing next Saturday night.. The reserved seats are on sale atthe City Drug Store. Notice to R. R. Contractors and Lum- bermen. If in need of R. R. laborers or woodsmen, we are prepared to furnish same on short notice. Western Labor & Supply Co.,, 521% West Mich. St., Duluth, Minn, A cough, just a little cough. It may notf: n h amount to much. Or, it may amount to e Ou g everyghmgl Some keep coughing until the lung tissues are seriously injured. Others Ask your doctor about Ayer’s Cherry Pec- Stop their cough with Ayer’s Cherry Pec- toral. If he says, “Take it,”’ then take it. toral. Sold for seven ears. How If hesays, “*No, "’ thendon’t. {:5;A%°52;» long have you known x‘xy'fl ¥ The There is a time for everything. Right now is the time to put in a supply of coal, and order your storm sash and be prepared to meet the next cold snap which will be here soon. “‘DO IT NOW.” We’ve got everything you want in the building material line, and it has never yet been said that our prices were high for the quality offered. - We give you the best for your money and you cannot better the best. Phone 87 We Also Handle Coal and Wood M. E. Smith Retail Lumber Co., Bemidii WOMEN'S SILK "HOSIERY FOR GIFTS Hand Embroidered Black Thread Silk Hose, an ex- tensive assortment, $2.50, :350 and up. Plain black, 1.50 and up. Special lot of Embroidered Lisle Hose. black and all colors, at 50c. BLANKET BATH ROBES, $5 and $6.50 Kimonas ‘and Dressing Sacques, Silks, Pressed Flan- nels and Fleeced, $1.50, $2.25, $3.50 to $15. New Form-Fitte. - Petticoats The. perfect fitting gar- ment which improves your figure and the fit of your dress. Silks in all colors. $5,.$6, $8, $10 to $14. Petti-Slip Tailor Made: and perfect fit- ting. The only practical under-garment for the n-w modesin gowns. All colors, $5 and up. 'iFurs- of heauty and worth Furs with a guarantee WHERE QUALITY IS PARAMOUNT T. J. CRANE & GO. Women's and Children’s Ready-to-Wear Garments most complete assortmont of Fine ITandkerchiefs. good grade from the every- day sort to the exqusitively hand finished kind. Wom- en’s pure linen embroidered, 25¢, 35¢, 50¢, 75c¢, $1. Real lace handkercheifs, from $3 to $6. Hand scalloped and iwmtial, 25¢ and wup. Plain linen, hemmed border, from 10¢ up. all colors and . tyles, $1.50, $2, $2.50 and up. Trish crochered, consisting of st cks, jabots, bows, Dutch collars and linen col ars in an immense variety. from 50¢ to $6. fi Visit This Beautiful Women’s and Chil- dren’s Garment Shop—now the largest Women's and Children’s Réady-to—Wear store in Northern Minnesota. WHIS unusual Coat, Suit and Dress Sale is from the standpoint of economic shopping one of the greatest price- ! making events ever launched at This Store. Dependable Fall and Winter Merchandise have struck the the decending price scale at a notch that insures rare values from every view-point. Very recent shipments “of latest styles are included in this under-pricing event, insuring a range of prices and style selections broad enough Handkerchiefs We are ready with the Sweater Coats Our very large collection Every|presents an unusual oppor- tunity for making satisfac- All sizes and colors m superior values, at $1.50 to $15. tory selection. assort- Mufflers, We show large ments of Knit Tights and Jackets. Head Scarfs and Wraps Gloves Complete range of Fine Kid Gloves, for street and Neck wear evening wear, in Cape, Rein- deer, Pique, Kid Regula- tion overseam. $1 to $3.50 Ask to see our Special G ove, at $I. Prices i Every dollar spent buys real value and good furs: will last & long time and look right all the time. Lynx Set . Extra: large Pillow Muff, with Head and Tails, Scarf to match, i$45. - Sable Squirrel Set Rug or Pilow Muff, Military Effect Neck Piece, $26, Sable Fox Rug Muff with Head and Tails, large Scarf to match. Set, $25. Pointed Sitka Dog Large Rug Muff, ex- tra large Scarf, with Heads and Tails. Set, $40. CHild’s Sets, $1.50-39 Fur Sets, $5 and up