Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 21, 1909, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DA LY PIONEET VOLUME 7. NUMBER 209. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENINGV.’DEGEMBER 21, 1909. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. FOLLOW SOME SANE RULE FORWARDING PRESENTS Assistant Postmaster Otto Tells of Rules of Postoffice Department.— Mail Packages Early. Persons who are thinking of send- ing presents through the mail dur- ing the holiday season should use some commendable judgment; and a perusal of the following sugges- tions, given the Pioneer by A. E. Otto, deputy postmaster, will result in' saving time and expense, and your present will reach its destina- tion much sooner: “In order to assist the employes of the postoffics during this ex- tremely busy season, hand your package to one of the clerks and have it weighed, so that you will put the right amount of postage to guarantee sending the same; pack- ages thrown into the mail without being first weighed are very liable to: be held up, for want of sufficient postage being put on. “We have made arrangements to handle the extra rush of business, and the clerks will assist you in getting the right postage. Caution should be used in placing | words, ‘Merry Christmas,’ ‘Happy New Year’ or ‘Holiday Greetings’ are allowed to be written and placed on or inside the package and it will not be classed as second- class matter; any other writing, either on the package or inside, | places the package in the first-class and additional postage is due there- on. “Heretofore, many parties have sent packages prior to Xmas with the wording ‘Not to Be Opened Until Xmas.” This year, a package with that sentence on it is classed as first-class mail mattér—more postage. “The use of Christmas or New Year stickers in such a manner as to seal a package again calls for first- class postage. Don’t put the stick- ers on as a seal. “Stamps will be on sale, during the boliday rush, at both windows of the postoffice, so as to facilitate ease of getting mail matter off. “Finally, we postoffice folks are but human; and the public should not expect us to be responsible for their mistakes.” Mr. Adams Very Low. Word comes from the home of J. E. Flatley that Mr. Adams, father of Mrs. Flately, has been very low, and that there is small hope of his recovery. Mr. Adams has been ill with heart writing inside the packages. The! trouble, which has of late been com- plicated with dropsy. IS GIGANTIC STRIKE INEVITABLE? A rumor has reached the Piomeer office, which cannot be traced to amy really reliable source, to the effect that the greatest strike in the history of railroading in the west has been ordered and will probably go into effect this evening er tonight, which will call for a walkout of all operators, = daughter to marry whom she pleases. The father falls to sleep with the photo in his hand and a vision of his wife appears as on the day he wed her, showing the illuminated church and the organ playing. The scene was a very pathetic e and many eyes were filled with trainmen of every department, and all union laboringmen who are employed in any capacity with the|iears The closing effect was very railroads of the west, which will effectually tie up every railroad west of Chicago. This is a ramor, and the Pioneer gives it as such. We cannot verify the information. STARTLING CAP OFFER AT CONGER'S STORE Popular Millinery Store Makes Blg Cut in Prices.—An Opportune Time to Buy at Money Saving Prices. Did you know that you can buy a good cap at Counger’s Millinery for 10c and the best cap in the store for 25c. Many of these 25c caps cost three times that much at whole- sale. I am also closing out my trimmed hats for 50c on the dollar, stock all in good condition, all this season’s stock; it will pay you to call and see this bargain sale which will continue until every hat is sold. 209 4th St., Post Office Block Be- midji. Local news on last page. Smart Receives Fine Horses. Tom Smart. the well-known dray and teaming man, also member of the Bemidji council, received a car- load of heavy draft horses Sunday evening. The shipment came over the M. & L railroad from Stillwater. The horses were shipped by J. M. Mulvey of Stillwater, who is an extensive buyer throughout eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The carload consists of sixteen heavy draft horses, averaging in weight about 1,500 pounds each. Mr. Smart has the horses in his barn at 612° America avenue for spection. He should have little trouble in disposing of this lot, as these heavy horses are much in demand in this part of the country. Notice to Band Members. There will be band rehersal at the armory tonight at 8 o’clock sharp. V. L. Ellis, Manager Band. Now is the Time to Buy| = ol i1 €3 Bags styles in Genuine Seal, . and Alligator Leathers. , from . $l to $15 : as well as and very appropriate for Gifts. Booklets, Tags Stickers, Empty Boxes. T T T "_ocation . In all the new and fashionable Moccasins . In all sizes and styles for Infants grown people. up of Fine Velvet Tan Horse Hide and Calf Skin, Beautifully Beaded Christmas Cards, Walrus Prices Baskets Indian Hand woven, Birch wood Baskets, trimmed with sweet grass in all colors and designs. Made Holiday and Holly Fine Chocolates and Bon Bons Put up in fancy Christmas boxes in 5, 3, 2, 1 and ¢ pound packages. | Your Christmas Presents Hand Smokers’ Aticles Cigar and ash trays in hand em- bossed copper. made of oak in mission finish, zinc lined with inside moisteners. These are always acceptable Christmas Gifts. Meerschaum and Briar Pipes in all the new classy shapes, prices from Cigar Humidors 5¢c to $I5 Fine Art Leather Novelties such as Pillow Covers, Wall Ban- ners, Table Mats -and Doilies, Successor to Crane & Gould Miles Block Motto Banners and Leather Pipe Racks in- Hand Painted, Burnt and Air Brush work. All sizes, prices from 35c to >$I2 Genuine Navajo Indian Rugs Beautiful Assortment from $6 t0 $30 All Christmas Packages Wrapped for Shipment Free ofw-Charge ~ARTHUR N. GOULD 301 Beltrami Avenue | earned. SOLDIERS ““PUT IT ALL OVER" FIRE DEPT. TEAM In Second City Championship Basket- ball Game, Co. K Won, Score Being 44 to 12. In thesecond game of the series for the championship of the city, which was played at the armory last night, the Co. K basketball team, won by the one-sided score of 44 to 12. The game was a fast one, from be- ginning to end, and the soldier boys ran away with the firemen. The latter played without Brown, their crack center, which undoubted- 1y had much to do with the poor beautiful. Council Held No Session. Holiday time seems to keep even the alderman busy. It was impos- sible to secure a quorum at the meet ing last night. Among those in waiting for council to convene were Aldermen Smart, Gould, Bisiar and Shannon, Clerk Maloy, City Attor- ney Gibbons and Special United States Officer Larson. The telephone was in constant use in order to ascertain the whereabouts ot the missing alder- men. The reports received about some of them were that they were out shopping with their wives. At g o’clock a motion was made by Shannon and seconded by Smart to adjourn, A request was made by Special Officer Larson to wait a few minutes for Chief Knox, who. was sent on a mission to bring in another showing made by the fire laddies. From the start of the game it was seen that the soldiers were deter- mined to wipe out the sting of the defeat of the first game, when the score was 21 to 15 in favor of the firemen, and they played very fast, Lindsay throwing a basket after five minutes of play. The scoring con- tioued rapidly until atthe end of the first half, Co. K had scored 14 points, to ther opponenets’ 3, Dick throwing a field basket and one also from foul line, The half ended with the score 14 to 3, in favor of the soldiers. In the second half, the Co. K boys played even faster than in the first the Firemen down to 9 points, the half ending 30 to 9, in favor of Co. K. The final score was 44 to 12. Individual points were scored as follows: Co K.—Gill, 14; Lindsay, 10; Kreatz, 10; H. Geil 1; point awarded, 1. Fire Department—Heffron, 5; Dick, 7. Professor Robinson acted as referee, and his decisions were very fair and impartial. He closely interpreted the rules, and as a result many fouls were called, which resulted in scores that were mnot The result of the game indicated that - the militia mea have been practicing diligently and are in good condition, while the firemen bad practiced but little since the last game and were caught unawares. The next game promises to be a “corker,” as Brown will bein the games and the fire laddies will present their strongest line-up. A Rare Treat at the Brinkman. Those who miss the bill at the Brinkman Family Theater this week, missa rare treat in vaudeville. The Inslee Brothers, juvenile comedians, introducing high class singing and talking acts, are without doubt the youngest and smallest comedians in vaudeville, and they put on an act that would give credit to much older vaudevillists. Manola, the juggler, puts on a very clever act and puts on many things which seem impossible. Manager Brinkman is to be con- gratulated upon having secured for this week, Dan Callahar. and Mae Cain, who present, “Dad’s Dream” which is without doubt the very best ever put on in this city. The story in this act is of an Irishman whose wife died when their daughter was only two years old. The father being a very eccentric old Irishman, reared his daughter according to his own ideas. Later in life the daughter falls in love with a German named Schultz, whom the old man does not approve. A smail tin photo that the father has carried in his pocket for many years is se- cured by the daughter who hasan enlarged photo made from the origi- nal which she presents to him on his 23rd wedding anniversary. " This softens the old ‘man’s heart so that he gives consent to his alderman. They waited ten min- utes, but no alderman appeared and then adjourned until 8 o’clock Tuesday evening, December 21st. No Saloons for Two Towns. H. A. Larson, special officer of the Indian service who has been assisting in the raids on saloons in northern Minnesota where liquor has been sold to Indians, is author- ity for the statement that a posi- tive order has been issued by William E. Johnson, in wnich the latter states emphatically that no saloons will be allowed in either Park Rapids or Deer River. Some of the saloon men in both places had hoped that two saloons balf, making 30 points and keeping | would be allowed. in both Deer Rives and Park Rapids. WILBY BRANNON KILLED; HIT BY A FALLING TREE Young Man, Who Is Well Known Here, Was Member of Surveying Party. A telegram has been received in this city from Lolo Springs, Mon- the effect that Wilby Brannon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Brannon of this city, had been ac- cidentally killed at Lolo Springs on Sunday, being pinioned under a falling tree, Brannon’s life being crushed out and causing almost instant death. Wilby Brannon has for some time past been in the employ of the N. P. railway, being a member of a survey- 1ng corps, which has been working in Montana. He was acting as chainman, and it is presumed that he met death while assisting in run- tana, to ning lines, in some manner getting in the path of a tree that was being felled to allow the chaining of the line. The body of the unfortunate young man will be brought to Be- midji for interment in Greenwood cemetery, Bemidji’s city for the dead. Wilby Brannon was but 22 years of age, and was one of the popular young men of this section of the state. He had made his home with his parents in this city and at Northome for several years past, and he had a large acquaintance here- abouts. The tragic death of young Brarnon has proved a sad blow to his mother and sisters in this city and other family connections and friends of the deceased. He was but 22 years of age, and being of an industrious nature, the future promised much for him, as a civil engineer. supply of coal, the best. Phons 97 M. E. Smith Retail The Finger of Prudene There is a time for everything. Right now is the time to put in a order your storm the next cold snap which will be here soon. We've got everything you want in the building material line, and it bas never yet been said that our prices were high for the guality offered. We give you the best for your money and you cannot better and be prepared to meet ““DO IT NOW.” We Also Handle Coal and Wood Lumber Co., Bemidji dies baskets. Postoffice Corner Weber’s and Johnston’s - famous can- in fancy and plain boxes and We have a large assortment but not many of each kind, so buy early while the stock is still complete. Price 40¢, 60c¢, 80c¢, $1, $1.20, $1.60 and $2 per package e TS CORMONTAN & HANSON DRUGGCISTS Bemid}i, Minn. T e MINNESGTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. RSUERS AR —