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FATE OF PAUL FOURNIER " NOW RESTS WITH JURY [Continued from First Page.] incriminating circumstances had lied, including his sister-in-law, who testified to his saying in her presence that he had said that he killed the Dahls and had four or five more to kill in that ‘‘neck of the woods.” He was little shaken on his cross-examination, although his memory was bad in spots, There were several other witnes- ses sworn for the defense. E. E. McDonald, . county attorney of Beltrami county at the time of the commission of the crime, testi- fied that neither Mr. or Mrs. Eugene Caldwell had, at the time of the first investigation, said anything to him about hearing a shot and a scream on the eveaing of the alleged murder. Allen Benner, the Bemidji police- man who recently shot the bandit there, testified to so doing, and..an attempt was made to show, by H. J. Loud, a Bemidji attorney, that :the effect of a thirty-eight forty bullet, in that case was not as shown by the state. , This was ruled out. Several members of the grand jury testified that they did not remember anything being said regarding white hair on the rifle. Trey also testified that nothing was done to stop Mrs. Caldwell from _telling the whole truth to the grand jury, although she had testified that there had been. J. J. Cameron, court reporter, testified that Mrs. Caldwell did not swear at the first tria] that Fournier pointed to a rifle and said he bad bought it to kill Caldwell, as she had testified that she did. o W. T. Grasse and wife of Fargo were registered as guests at the Hotel Markham ycstt.:rday. Committees Selling Ticket { At last evening’s meeting of the Bemidji fire deportment, the enter- tainment course which is to be given under the auspices of the de- partment was taken up and dis- cussed, and “relay” committees were appointed to sell tickets prior to the opening entertainment to be given tomorrow evening by the Robert Meikle Concert company. Earl Geil and R. F. Murphy were “on the trail” this p. m.; Garry Brennan and Dell Burgess will go after the sales tonight; and D. D. Miller, Charles Daly and John Kline will be the finishers on the “home stretch” tomorrow evening. The Meikle Concert company will give its entertainment at the City Opera House Thursday evening. Notice. The Bemidji Steam Laundry is now moving into its new location, at the corner of Beltrami avenue and Secondistreet. The work of removal will require about a week, and during’ that time our laundry work will be cared for by the Grand Forks Steam Laundry. We will collect all work as usual and respond to all calls that may be made by patrons., ’Phone 195, 2 J. J. TRASK. To Owners of Buidlings on Soo Right- of-Way. All former owners of buildings which are located on the Soo right of-way through the city of Bemidji, and who sold their buildings to the Commercial Club, are hereby noti- fied to vacate and move from the said buildings AT ONCE. W. L. Brooks, Pres. BUY ICE BY THE LOAD. We delieveriice direct from the lake to any,part of the city. Bemidji Ice Co. Hirsh Wickwire clothes Sincerity clothes Harvard Brand clothes Hercules Boys' clothes Going Qut of usiness Wilson Bros. furnishings Roswell and Tiger hats Geo. P. Ide shirts Packard Shoes Here’s Where You Profit No greater evidence is needed of the indisputable leadership of the Model than the tremendous patronage we are enjoying during this great sale. Our entire stock of high grade merchandise in men’s and boys’ wearing apparel will be sold at a great sacrifice, as everything must be closed out in a very short possible time. Prompt Action Is Necessary Act quickly. Make your selections and make them quickly. The big stock can’t last long at such a sensational cut price. 'We urge you to take advantage of this opportunity and do so at once. : But remember, here’s only a very small list of the thousands of bargains to be had. Space does not permit us enumerating more---only come and see. Come quickly. Anticipate your future wants for Xmas. Marvelous Offerings in Suits and Overcoats Extra Suit Values at a Sacrifice Exceptional An immense sock of world’s best clothes tor men opportunities are offered now tur the selec- tion of your Chris-mas Suit. $12.50 values § 7.48 $15.00 values 9,98 the and young men, which affords every advantage that comes from the choice of the newe t $18.00 values 11.75 and most sought for styles, weaves and colors, in complete range of sizes. variety and $22.50 values 14.98 This price advantage means pronoun-ed money saving in every instsnce. here. Smoking Jackets $25.00 values 17.75 Shirts ?gg %l]“yvfi)i?]le Zgg 1.00 Dress Shirts 79¢ 10.00 Extra Fine 6.9 1.50 « ¢« 98¢ 2.00 « “ 1.37 Night Shins 1.00 with Collar 64c 50c Outting Flannel 38ec. 125 « ¢ 87c 1.00 Heavy Flannel 79¢ 1.50 Heavy Wool 1.16 1.50 Extra Fine 98¢ 200 Fine Flannel 1.37 -4 . 2.50 Very Fine 198 nght Hflhes 3 00 Extra Fine 2.48 6.00 Very Heavy 4.48 7.00 Extra Heavy 4.98 8.00 Extra Fine 5.98 . . : Union Suits HflSIEW 1.50 Extra Heavy 1.15 25 Cottun C s mere 19¢ 309 W ool Ribbed ~ 2.37 HU Kine « 39 . . 35 Heavy Wo 1 19¢ 3:50 Wool Worsted 2.87 65 Extr. H-av. 39¢ 4.50 Selected Yarns 8.87 Extra Overcoat Values at a Sacrifice You, men and young men, who seek extraordinary values $12,50 yalugs s 1.48 will find them in this collec- tion. These Overcoats are the finest productions of America’s greatest clothing manufactur- ers, such as Hirsh Wickwire’s, $15.00 values 9.98 $18.00 values 11.75 Sincerity, and Harvard Brand clothes Every Coat built up- 322.20 values 14.98 on honor, pertect in tailoring. All the latest colors and fabrics, military or conservative collars. Boys’ Suits and Overcoats at a Big Sacrifice Never better selection to choose from than our stock at present, as all the late distinctive Boys’ styles are Snappy, full of life and character and made for wear as well as appearance, backed by guaranteed fabrics and highest class tailoring. Greatest value giving ever held in Bemidji. Shoes $25.00 values 17.75 Pants SPECIAL SALE |~ of Genuine Hand Painted China | BAKER LINE An Exquisite Line of Fine Art Goods| at popular prices, artistic shapes and igns, decorated in a variety of patterns, by up to date artists; especially for our retail trade. No. 773, Plate, assorted decoration. No. 775, Plate, g No. 778, Plate, * o No. 202, Plate, red currents.. No. 200, Plate, wild rose No. 441, Cake Plate... No. 618, Vase, violets. ........ $1.25 each No. 627, Sugar and Cream. 1.50 - No. 629, Salt and Pepper.. i No. 621, Salt and Pepper, gold tops, ......... 1.50 “ « 1 No. 633, Salt and Pepper, gold tops < and scroll These Pieces will not last long at the Above Prices. We save you the Middle man’s Profit. GEO. T. BAKER & CO. 116-3rd Street Near the Lake 1.75 Boys’ Calf Skin }28 50c Boys’ 38¢ 2.00 ¢ o« o« 85 . 9.25 Box Calf_ 75 i‘%% Ei";gg‘“;b‘?Ckers i ;{g 2.50 Calf or Kid 1.98 7 erge 2 3.00 Velour 2.35 1.00 Men’s Pants 98¢ 2.75 Men’s Calf Skin 1.98 2 50 Extra Heavy 1.78 8.50 Richard & Brenan 2.87 8.00 Light or Heavy 1.98 4.00 Packards 3.85 350 Fine Worsteds ~ 2.48 s ¥ 415 400 Heavy Malone ~ 2.98 . 5.00 Very Fine 3.48 Gal]s 6and 7 Extra Fine 4.48 50¢ Men’s or Boy»’ 38¢ Tt G Underwear 150 « « « « 98¢ 50c Derby Ribbed 39¢ . 75¢ Wool Fleece 48c Ties 1.25 Heavy Wool 8% 950 All St.les 19¢ 116 Selected Wool 1:15 50¢ K it or Plain 39¢ 2.00 Silk and Wool .37 76¢ Ve y Fine 48¢ 2.50 Extra Fine 1.87 (THE MODEL GLOTHING STORE BLACKDUCK Blackduck, Dec, 13.— (Special correspondence of the Pioneer.) The weather man reported 22 below zero Thursday morning. M. D. Stoner was a business caller at the plant, Thursday night, Mrs. Coe was 1n from the home- stead on Thursday on a shopping trip. Miss Newcome, who teaches near Tenstrike, was a Blackduck caller Saturday. J. F. Sullivan returned Satur- day morning from a week’s visit in Minneapolis. Wm, Hines drove across the lake on the ice on Thursday. The first trip this winter, L. F. ParKer was appointed to the office of justice of the peace, left vacant by E. J. Taylor. A sister of Mrs. Cross arrived Wednesday morning from New York City for a month’s visit. Miss Harmon, who teaches near Blackduck, spent Saturday and Sunday as the guest of Mildred Hayes, L. G. Townsend has moved his family in from the homestead and will occupy the rooms over the postoffice during the winter. Miss Hagen and. Miss Julia Johnson were among the young people who attended the concert and dance at Tenstrike Monday night, L G Townsend has been) elected to a position on the Board of Education to fill a vacancy made by the absence of E. j/. Taylor. George Wagner will be missed from school as he leaves for Cass Lake this week with his uncle, Rev. Kornburst, with whom he makes his home. The Lincoln Study Club met on Monday evening with Mrs. George Estabrooks. Dr. Mary Ghostly was the leader and "an interesting programn was given, Rev. Kornburst, pastor of the Catholic church will move the first of the week to Cass Lake. The priest there will move to Black- duck to take this charge. Mr. Newcome and daughter, Clara, came up from Hines Thurs- day morning. Clara has entered High School and will make her home with the Freeburg's this winter. Sullivan & Dade advertise a ten day’s sale beginning Decem- ber 15 Numbers of beautiful things in cut glass, hand painted china as well as jewelry are advertised. The Harrison Players adver- tised for the City Hall on Friday night, failed to get down f{rom Northome in time to make their appearance on the stage, so the ddte was closed. Miss Bernice Gardner arrived from New York State Saturday evening and expects to spend the remainder of the winter with her mother, Mrs. C. D. Congdon. The village council granted the petition for a street light at the corner of Third Street and Margaret avenue. There is also a light to be placed at the corner of First street and Margaret avenue. A number of young people accompanied the Garwood Orches- tra to Tenstrike Monday evening where they 100k part in a concert, afterward playing for a fine dance, A fine time is reported, although the early train on which they expected to return home did not get in untill nearly noon on Thurs- day. Enthusiastic services were held both morning and evening Sun- day in the new Presbyterian church. The Male Quartette gave two special numbers 1n the morning, and the special music in the evening was by the double mixed quartette and a violin solo by Miss Winegart. Miss Minnie Cann presided at the organ. Rev. Barackman gave a short review of the early church work in this place and congratulated the congrega- tion on the result as typified by the fine new building in so short a time as nine yeers, iCity Warrants Payable. Notice is hereby given that there is momey in the city treasury to pay gall outsanding warrants against the Eeneral fund registered prior to September 1, 1909; afl warrants reg?z;red against the Poor fund priog to May 1, 1909; all warrants registered against the Permanent Improvement fund prior to Decem- |- v ber 1, 1909., ~—Earl Geil, City Teasurer. For View Calendars, For Bemidji Views, For Lake Scenes, For Indian Pictures, For Your Photo, Now-Gash-Want-Rate ',-Gent-a-Word Where cash accompanies copy we will publish all “Want Ads” for half- cent a word per insertion. Where cash does not accompany copy the regular rate of one ceuta word will be charged. EVERY HOME HAS A WANT AD For Rent--For Sale--Exchange --Help Wanted--Work Wanted --Etc.--Etc. HELP WANTED. B o P IIUTUP VISV SUT TSI WANTED—6 high school girls to write news items. Call at this office. WANTED—Good girl for general housework. 500 Minnesota Ave. FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Hotel Blocker. Pos- sesion when wanted. Apply at Hotel. FOR SALE. FOR SALE — Carload of sound horses, four to seven years old, weight 1500 to 1700 pounds. O’Brien Land company, Grace- ville Minn, FOR SALE—Good work horses. Will sell cheap. Inquire at my barn, rear of , Postoffice block. S. P. Hayth. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short notice, FOR SALE—A No. 5 Oliver and a No. 7 Smith-Premier typewriter. Inquire at Pioneer office. MISCELLANEOUS e S, WANTED—To buy a well built house of 6 to § rooms with two or more lots. Will pay cash- If you have such a place for sale, give number, size of house and rooms and price asked. Address Buyer, care Pioneer Office. PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays 2:30t0o 6 p. m., and Saturday evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also Library in basement of Court House. Mrs. Donald, librarian WANTED—To buy, 50 lbs. of clean washed- rags. Will pay 5 cents per pound Call at or phone this office. 402 Beltrami Ave. WANTED—Place for young gentle- man to work for board and room. Inquire of Prof. Ritchie, . OneMinute GovghGure For Goughs, Colds and Croup. See Crippen & Reese Phone No. 173. s t. it¥’s Yo Salve Fu Ziles, Burns. Sorea R A e