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PILES CURED IN'6 TO 14 DAYS, ™ PAZO OINTMENT 1s guaranteed to qure ( any case of ltching, Blind, Bleeding or Pro- grading Pllesin 6 to 1¢ days or money re- unde WOOD'! Leave your orders for seasoned Birch, Tam- arack or Jack Pine Wood with S. P. HAYTH Telephone 11 PROFESSIONAL CARDS ARTS ISS DICKINSON ART OF PIANO PLAYING 607 Irvin Ave. HARRY MASTEN Piano Tuner Formerly of Radenbush & Co. of St. Paul Instructor of Violin, Piano, Mando- lin and Brass Instruments. Music furnished for balls, hotels. weddings, banquets, and all occasions. Terms reasonable. All music up to date, Phone N. W. 535, or call at 213 Third Street, upstairs, HARRY MASTEN, Piano Tuner LAWYERS G_RAHAM M. TORRANCE LAWYER Telephone 560 FRANK A. JACKSON LAWYER Bemidji, Minnesota E. McDONALD = ATTORNEY AT LAW Office—Swedback Block, Bemidji, Minn. D H. FISK ATTORKEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW Office Over Postoffice Miles Block PHYSICIANS AND SURCEONS R. ROWLAND GILMORE PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office—Miles Block R. E. A. SHANNON, M. D. 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 DENTISTS R. D. L. STANTON DENTIST Office in Winter Block R. J. T. TUOMY DENTIST 1st National Bank Build'g. 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. TOM SMART DRAY AND BAGGAGE SAFE AND PIANO MOVING Residence Phone 58 618 America Ave. Office Phone 12 Phone 40 BISIAR & MURPHY FUNERAL DIRECTORS 117 Third 8treet Dayphone 319, Nightphones 1185, 434 Calls Answered at All Hours 084257 } ol Sollq gless, detachadle ‘spria. JAMES ADAIR PITTSBURG, PA. For Salé at The Ploneer Office. Christmas-sale tomorrow at the Armory. Christmas everywhere two weeks from tomorrow. Those wishing to purchase any of the Reed Indian pictures should place their orders with Crippen & Reese this week. Phone 173. H. C. Stevens, lineman for the M. & I. Railway' company, went to Jenkins -this-morning-to -look - after some repairing at the M. & I. depot at that place. Harry Mills, roadmaster for the M. & I. Railway company, went to Brainerd this morning for the double purpose of participating in the masonic doings there tonight and also to consult with the officials of the M. & 1. Railway -company. Guy Monroe of Crookston, who is clerking in Camp 11, near Kelliher, for the Crookston Lumber company, came tothe city this morning, accom- panying - Sam Patneau, who was injured yesterdayafternoon and who was brought to St. Anthony’s hospi- tal this morning. L. P. Anderson, of the Itasca Region Nursery of this-city, went to Shevlin yesterday afternoon to look after some business interests which he has in that vicinity. Mr. Ander- son owns a large farm of much value, near Shevlin, which he has been cropping for several years. John Senden, proprietor of the Bemidji Tea Store, left last evening for Kelliher on business connected with his business establishment here. Mr. Senden has a good patronage from out-of-town folks, and he caters to the good will of both “town” folks and residents of neighboring villages, Such “dear things” for the baby can be purchased at the sale, Dec. 11. Representative J. J. Opsahl has returned from a visit to Duluth and alsoto Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Con- cerning his visit in the Hawkeye state, Mr. Opsahl states that he was interviewing several families with the intention of selling them farm land, in the Shotley country, and also in the vicinity of Farley and Turtle 'River. J. K. Stengland and E. O. Moore, of the logging firm of E. O. Moore & Co., came to the city last night from the north and spent the night here. Mr. Stengland had been at Interna- tional Falls and Gemmell, while Mr. Moore was just returning from the camps at Hines. Mr. Moore will go to Northome tomorrow. Moore & Co. are getting along nicely with their logging, and Mr. Moore states that they already have cut and have on skids some five ‘million feet of logs. Frank Williams was arraigned before Court Commissioner Slocum, | Wednesday evening, and his hear- ing was set for December 18th, when he will answer to the charge of larceny in the second degree. Wil- liams was arrested Wednesday, being charged with having at night entered the building belonging to Arthur Swanson and taken divers goods and chattels of some consider- able value. Bail for the appearance of Williams in court on the 18inst. was fixed in the sum of $500, in default of furnishing which, Williams was remanded in the county jail. J. Peterson, Jr., has gone to Litch- field, Minn., where he went to be present at the funeral and burial of the remains of his mother, Mrs. J. Peterson, Sr. The elder Mrs. Peter- son died, 'at Minneapolis on the 6th inst., and it was decided to'take her body to Litchfieid for burial in the family lot, alongside the body of her husband, who died on Thanks- giving day, 1901. Mrs. Peterson was 69 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson have lived at Litchfield for the past forty years, and ‘they and their children were known to every resident of that vicinity. Are you interested in'this beauti- ful'good will and be glad season of the year which is approaching? Do not stay at home and be perplexed over ‘suitable gifts for frieuds and | family. Come to the sale at thej armovy Dec. 11, and purchase hand-| embroidered towels, pillow slips.! lunch cloths, daprons, pin ‘cushions, | bandkerchiefs, stenciled table run.| ners, bureau scdrfs rand 'cushions, pierced brass, tooled leather, Turk- ish'lace by the yard and in center-! doiles, water color pictures, .Japan- ese prints, mottoes and texts,’and ‘in- numerable bewitching things:‘made from ribbons, silks and laces;” baby bonnéts, night-in-gales and shoes, dolls and candies: pieces and-handkerchiefs, ‘crocheted } The Continued Story of The sale'at the armory, Dec. 11, is‘from 4 to 10 p. m. and the chicken pie supper from 5to8 p. m. The supper will cost you 25 cents, and the sale from 25 cents to $??? as your taste and needs suggest. “Uncle George” Wetsel returned last evening to his home at Ten- strike, having spent yesterday in Be- midji interviewing many of his old friends and transacting business in some of the county bffices at the court house. John G. Morrison, Jr.,, spent several hours in Bemidji yesterday, coming down from the Red Lake agency in the forenoon, and ming- ling among local business men and personal friends in pursuit of some deals which he had on. Mr. Morrison, with O. Gravelle, conducts the Chippewa Trading establishment at the agency, and the “boys” are doing very well, both being very popular with the Indians as well as the whites. 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 real 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 skillfull, benev- olent workers who have contributed so largely of there time, talent, and money. A big “bunch” of local Masons left this morning for Brainerd, where they will participate in the Masonic “doings” at Brainerd tonight. A large class of candidates will be initiated into the mysteries of the shrine, and it is expected that there will be “something doing” all the time while the class are being sent over the “‘hot sands.” The famous Zurah Temple of Minneapolisis to have charge of the work of initiat- ing the candidates, and the members of the Temple, together with the famous Arab Patrol and band, ar- rived in Brainerd last night. Among those from Bemidji who went to Brainerd were the following: Ike Black, J. M. Richards, W. A. Gould, Bert Getchell, R. H. Schumaker and | little daughter, Ernest Burgeoise, William Betts, William McCuaig, Eric Ives and R. F. Pepple. Tomorrow from 4 to 10 p. m. at| ' Additional Locals on Second Page. the armory. A sale of rare and| Chicken Piel Chicken Pie! Xmas pretty Xmas gifts, Sale! Xmas Sale! Tomorrow—4% to Harry Trask, one of Bemidji’s|{10 p. m. commercial travelers, left last even- ing for Tenstrike, to interview the merchants at that place. Otto Peterson, general representa- tive for the L. K. Deal Lumber com- pany, came to the city this morning R. E. Smyth, agent at Nebish for | from a trip through the country near the M., R. L.& M. Railway com-|Kelliber, where he had been looking pany, wasa visitor in Bemidji yes- |over some poles for his company. terday, coming to the city in the| L, Nap. Lapointe, manager at forenoon and returning home in the |Blackduck for the National Pole afternoon, company, passed through the city C. F. Egge of Crookston, inspector | this morning to Brainerd to partici- for the postoffice department, came |Pate in the Masonic “doings” in to Bemidji last night from Crookston | that city today and tonight. and spent the night here. He left{ Dr. Semple, the Minneapolis den- this morning for some point north of | tist, passed through the city this Bemidji on the M. & I railway, his morning from Kelliher, where he exact destination being unknown. |spent yesterday and last night. He continued his journey to Walker, where he spent today looking after refractory molars for Walker people. Watch Our Windows Chicken pie supper at armory, Saturday, 5 to 8 p. m. 25 cents. W. A. Currie went to Kelliher last evening, where he spent last night, interviewing local merchants as to _Xmas Gifts! dolls, candies! Every- thing pretty! Everything cheap! their wants of goods handled by Tomorrow--Armory—4'to 10.p: m. the Northern Grocery company, for| K. K. Roe, the firm of Roe & which enterprise Mr. Currie is sales | Markusen, is considerably disabled manager. No doubt William told of | these days, because of an injury the new heir at his home, as he has|Which he sustained to his right hand friends at Kelliher who are of long |2nd which has rendered that member standing. practically useless, for several days to come. Mr. Roe was starting the electric tan in his store when the fan slipped and in revolving hit the fingers of his right hand, tearing away the flesh and making a painful injury. Knute takes his philosophically and “sticks around” the store and directs the ‘“‘inner workings” of the place. N Additional Locals on Second Page. G. F. Ross, general manager of the logging firm of Ross & Ross, came to the city yesterday after- noon from Duluth and spent the night and today here. He was joined here this morning by his son, A. C. Ross, and they went over their logging operations in the vicinity of Kelliher, where they are cutting considerable timber this winter. No. ERE is a flour guaranteed by men who know. Famous &3 H food experts are testing it constantly for food i p value—baking qualities—and purity. Exzpert bakers at our mills are making bread anql‘}l,nfiiryr:;gt—tesvesrgoevayt.hat Occident Flour is g No. 13==Third street, “highest grade”’ in the world. Only one more proof is needed—see what it will do for yox in your own kitchen. Get a sack from your grocer and useit for several bakh:gs It costs you nothing if you don't like it— but you'll find that Occident Flour turns out more satisfactory baked stuff with less effort on your part than any flour you ever had in the house. If not—go back to your grocer, and he is author- ized to refund, without argument, the full purchase price of any package of Occident which you do not find satisfactory. The cost is a few cents greater—but that enables the millers to make Occident Flour “highest grade in the world” —from wheat to package. ‘Why not call up the grocer: Straw 0. 6==-Number 611, house .......... =Number 617, e. of Hennesey’s, house No. §-=0le Loken house........... 450 No. 9-=C. H. Williams house ........ 350 No. 10-=Kittleson house ........... 650 No. II===Kittleson sheds ............ No. 12-=Nelson howse . . ..... ..... Pound 80c. Bemidji, Minn. HOUSE BARGAINS What would in cost you fo build a house foday? THINK OF IT HougEs,as tow Look over this list of buildings--- you may find just what you want No. 1-=Fred Dudley house . ......... $250 No. 2-=Fred Dudley house . ......... 250 No. 3=-Fred Dudley honse .......... 300 injury |\ No, 4==Fred Dudley house . ......... 400 No. 5-=-Number 503 Second St., house . .. 50 150 50 125 150 Mcleroy house . ... 150 Ask or Write for More Information A. H. JESTER BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA =30 For Sale by All Crocers NORTHERN CROCERY CO. Wholesale Distributers The Pioneer:--10¢ per-Week CHRISTMAS SHOPPING---D0 IT NOW Only 14 Shopping Days Remain Unfil Chritmas With the rapid approach of the holiday season thoughts begin to turn toward presents, What gift is more acceptable than something in my line. you want if you will call at this store. Fountain Pens Every pen guaranteed for Prices, one year by makers. $1 to $7. At Calendars and Xmas Cards “‘Should ‘auld acquainzance be forgot”'— Christmas Leather Goods Navajo Indian Rugs Don't hesitate on Leather Goods. Inmy large| Theseare genuine Navajo assortment of every new desirable style, you will | RU8S, well woven from find thi ¢ 1 I " pure, native wool, in sizes nd something to please. It gives me grea that adapt them well for use pleasure to present such a large variety of bags as bath room rugs or for use as I am offering, in the most elaborate ideas|on the floor of porch, bed- in imported novelties. room or parlor. They are splendidly woven and will stand an endless amount of wear. They are made mostly in a ground color of rich red, with gray and some in black and white. Prices from $6 to $30, according to size, weight and design. Post Card Albums Send a little remembrance to the friends of long ago. Some little thing that will season. There is nothing appropriate as an Art Cal= Women’s Leather Hand Bags, all styles, in black and colors. Prices from $I Fancy leather and leather- ette embossed and padded carry the compliments of the . - covers, all sizes; holding as | up to $15. from 50 to 400 cards. Prices Music Rolls, all styles, from $1.50 and up. | from 5c to $4. Post Card endar or a handsome *Christmas Card. Prices from $3.50 to 5c. New Location Miles Block Albums are ‘always accept- able gifts. ARTHUR N. GOU SUCCESSOR TO CRANE & COULD Bill Books, for men, prices from°'50¢ up. You'll surely be able to find just what Smokers’ Articles Smoking Sets Tobacco Jars Cigar Cases Cigar and Cigarette Hold- ers, Meerschaum and Briar Pipes, with genuine amber mouth pieces, put up in seal leather cases. Very appro- priate for Xmas gifts. Pipes all sizes, from 5¢c to $15. Gigars All the leading brands, al- ways in stock. Fancy Smoking Tobaccos New Location Miles Block berries The latest thing in the candy line WEBERS’ Chocolate Dipped’ Strawberries Half Pound 40c. We Have Exclusive Sale of WEBERS' Chocolates In Bemidjhs - CORMONTAN & HANSON DRUGGISTS Postoffice Corner