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MAJESTIC {THEATER EDW. CURREY, MGR. Latest and Best Moving Pictures PROGRAN--TONIGHT 1 Two Women and a Man. 2 [Illustrated Song---Smile. 3 CUSTER’S LAST STAND. A Thrilling Story of the In- dian: Massacre. THE GREATEST FILM OF THE AGE. ADMISSION Children 5c., Adults 10c. 3 SHOWS NIGHTLY 3 B 7:30; 8:30, 9:30 BISIAR & MURPHY . FUNERAL DIRECTORS 117 Third Street DOayphone 319. Night phones 115, 434 Calls Answered at All Hours 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 reasenable. All music up to date. Phone N. W. 535, or call at 213 Third Street, upstairs. HARRY MASTEN, Piano Tuner Leave your orders for seasoned Birch, Tam- arack or Jack Pine Wood with S.P. HAYTH Telephone 11 New-Gash-Want-Rate ',-Cent-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 HELP WANTED. WANTED—Young men to learn automobile “business by mail and prepare for positions as chaffeurs and repair men. We make you expert in ten weeks; assist you to secure position. Pay big; work pleasant; demand for men great; reasonable; write for particulars and sample lesson. Empire Auto- mobile Institute, Rochester, N. V. WANTED—Girl for general house work. Apply 207 Irvine avenue. FOR SALE. | FOR SALE—Four-room cottage for sale, or will rent furnished or un- furnished. Address ‘“‘Renter,” Pioneer office. FOR SALE—16 heavy work horses from 1500 to 1650 lbs. and 4 to 6 years old, right out of hard work. Tom Smart. FOR SALE—Good work horses. Will sell cheap. Inguire at my barn, rear of Postoffice block. S. P. Hayth, FOR SALE—Xmas cards and tags at half price. Pioneer office. FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Hotel Blocker. Pos- sesion when wanted. Apply at Hotel. FOR RENT—House for rent. In- quire of Frank Lane. MISCELLANEOUS PYBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays 2:30to6 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 clean washed rags. Will pay scents per pound, Call at or phone this office: 402 Beltrami Ave. WANTED—Place for young gentle- man to work for board and room. Inguire of Prof. Ritchie. Masks at Peterson’s. John W. Aiton was a Grand Rapids, Minn., visitor in Bemidji today. See Roger Martin for carriage and sign painting. All kinds of interior decorating. 514 Minn. Ave. Phone 519. Mrs. W. H. Bishop, wife of W. H. Bishop, the agent at the Red Lake Indian agency, was a visitor in Bemidji yesterday. Mrs. V. F. Young of Minneapolis is visiting with her mother, Mrs. E. L. Wightman, 407 Beltrami Ave. She will remain over the holidays. Old country delicasies—anything you can call for—at Peterson’s. Miss Dickinson, local teacher of music, derarted this morning _for Minneapolis, where she will visit relatives and old friends until after the holidays. I have some fresh pork and beef to sell in any quantity delivered to any part of the city. Conrad Lajambe, Phone 267, Cor. Irwin & 14th street. Mrs. C. B. Master has returned from a month’s visit with relatives at Minneapolis. She resides with her sister, Mrs. E. L. Wightman, at 407 Beltrami Ave. O. J. Laqua, the Puposky mer- chant, transacted business in Be- midji yesterday, coming down in the forenoon from his home and returning in the afternoon. Mrs. Mary Bain, one of the pio- neers of Blackduck, came to Bemidji from the “Duck,” this morning, and spent today here visiting with old friends and attending to some business matters. One table piled full of caps at Conger’s Millinery. Your choice for 10c to 25c. Some of these caps were $1.00 and $1.25. All go at less. than half of what they cost. Conger’s Millinery, Postoffice Block, Bemidji. Thomas Elliot, who owns the saw- mill at Puposky, was a business visitor in Bemidji yesterday. Mr. Elliot states that the mill is not Peterson’s. visitor in Bemidji today. Ed. Bennet of Big Falls ‘was a visitor in Bemidji last night. Mrs. K. Gibbs spent yesterday in the city and returned to her home at Farley last eyening. Christmas- gifts, carnations -and roses, a potted plant; at the Green- house. Phone 166. Webster. P. J. McKeon, general manager of the M. & I. boarding cars, went to Brainerd this morning on a:business trip. A. H. Jester left last night for Kansas City on a visit, mention of which was made in yesterday’s Pioneer. F. M. Malzahn, the local land dealer and “'booster,” went to Kelli- her last evening - on a business mission. Mrs. C. W. Dade of Sebeka came || to the city last evening, from Sebeka, and left this morning for some point west of the city. An even ton of confectionery in one of our several shipments is a straw that shows which way the wind blows, at Peterson'’s. Mrs. A, A. Smith and echild returned last evening to their home at Kelliher, having spent yesterday in the city doing some shopping. C. L. Kingsbury of Park Rapids, a temperance lecturer, came to the city from his home, last evening, and spent the night and today in Bemidji. Splendid assortment of caps. at Conger’s Millinery. They are marked down to 10c, 25¢ and worth up to $1.25. Come in and see them. Post- office block. C. W. Vandersluis, one. of the drummers who make Bemidji their headquarters, went north last even- ing to visit points along the line of the M. & L. railway. Andrew Carr, one of the “live” residentsof the Red Lake reserva- tion, returned to the agemcy this being operated this winter. He returned to Puposky yesterday after- noon. Candles and Christmas tree trim- mings at Peterson’s. Mrs. M. Blooston leaves Wednes- day morning for Minneapolis, where she will visit with relatives and friends. She will be gone about a month. Mr. Blooston expects to join her on New Year’s day, when the family and relatives will cele- brate with a big feast. Sunday morning there was born to the house of William McCuaig a son and heir, and there is conse- quent joy in the household. The young man bears close resemblance to his distinguished pater, and is said to be robustfully healthy. Here’s long life to him. Lowney’s chocolate bon bons are the best. Nothing more suitable for a present. In elegant boxes, at Peterson’s. E. J. Swedback left this morning for bis home in Minneapolis, where be will remain until after the holi- days, visiting with relatives and friends. Mr. Swedback, who is president of the new Security bank, states that there has been some de- lay in receiving the fixtures of Be- memidji’s newest financial concern, but that after the first of the coming year, the work of installing the bank and “getting down to business” will be well under way. Rev. Frank Higgins, “Lumberjack Sky Pilot” and all-around “‘good fellow” with the men who work in the woods of northern Minnesota, departed last night for Delano, going by way of Minneapolis on the south- bound M. & L. passenger train. Mr. Higgins will spend the holidays with his family at Delano, where he has a whole lot of friends. He reports work in the camps going along nicely, with great interest being taken by “the boys” in the evange- Tlistic work. At the Bemidji Music H use, 117 3rd St., is the place to buy your Christmas presents in the music line. We carry a full line of Kimball, Bush and Lane and Merrifield pianos, Kimball parior organs, church and school organs, pipe organs, violins, guitars, accordians. Everything in the music line for the little ones at home. We also sell the Singer, Wheeler and Wilson and Free sew- ing machins. Edison Phonographs and records. Prices reasonable, terms to suit everybody. Come early and select from our large stock. J- Bisiar, Manager. afternoon, after spending yesterday and last night in Bemidji. B. B. Lundgren, “man-catcher” for the J. A. Irvine Logging com- pany, went to Kelliher last evening with some men for the Irvine camps pear that place. B. B. is “some” in getting men for work in the woods. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bsokway, who were recently married at Interna- tional Falls, and who are enjoying their honeymoon traveling in this section, left this morning for Brain- erd. Mr. Brokway is an employe of the M. & I. Railway company. Luwney's checelates and Benm Bon’s, at Abercrombies. The north-bound M. & I.. morning passenger train did not arrive in Be- midji this morning until 7:45 o'clock. Stormy weather in the twin cities is given as the .cause of the delay in getting out of the “storm zone” towards this northern balmy climate. Richard Leet, shipping clerk for the W. C. Church Lumber company. of Des Moines, Iowa, returned to the city this morning from Houpt, where he was looking after some cedar shipments at that place. “Everything moving: along nicely,” ! says “Dick.” Santa Claus’ headquarters always at Peterson’s. George Lydick of Cass.Lake, who has a big contract for clearing right- of-way for the Soo railway, returned to the city this morning- from a trip to Minneapolis, where he was inter- viewing the officials - at the -head|| offices of the Soo company. = Mr. Lydick spent this forenoon in Bemidji and left this noon for his |, home at Cass Lake. G. H. Warner of Brainerd,- train- master for the M. & I. Railway com- pany, came fo the city last evening, occupying the private car ‘50,” which was attached to the 'morth- bound “local” freight train- from Brainerd. Mr. Warner spent the night in Bemidji and left this morn- || ing to visitstations north of Bemidji, his car being pulled northward by the freight train. How's This? We alfer One Hundred Dollsim. Rewacd: fox any case of atarri At cann Hall's Cltll’l‘h %“EENEY & O: ‘;Sclll'fifl o oledo, 0. o the ‘:E“?“‘f:‘s . have fnown 3. roy for the las pleflectlydhgnmacll)le“lnyigfs sl oas. sranean tions and nancially. al l.l'l' obligations made by bis le o cariy ouiany 1 0. 6. KIsxas & Whireeis Dressin: Hamo Hall's Ontarrh Gureis taken. internatiy, acting Qireetly upon 1her bipod agd. mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonisis sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all e as Bamip. Bita torconstipetion:. | Frank- Pierce;- l|| dealer, went to Blackduck iast evens ingon a business mission, to look -after some interests—which be ‘has: Booh and children's tcybooln at | there. Lowney’s chocolates, we George Fischer was.a..Northome (3. complete line. from 25cto $10.00- Abercrom-|the balance of bie’s. _Next Door to First National Bank- Santa Claus at Peterson’s. W. A. Currie, traveling representa-| See Abercrombie’s Xmas pack- John Ecalght, one of #Hs-pianees tive for the Northern Grocery com-|ages of camdy, Lowmey's and residents. of the Buema Vista|P20V+ left last evening for points|Johnsten’s. Country;came to: Bemidii last even. | ROTth of Bemidji to seek ordersfrom| 1 G Haycraft was a business ing and spent the night here. He the local merchants ‘of the products visitor in the city today from Far- {eft this morning for Seattle; Wash. | bandled by “f' Bemidji wholesale ley, having come down from his ington, where he will remain during | ¥TOCETY enterprise. home this morning. I G. reports the winter and| Christmas and New Year’s cards|business in wood and land as being at Peterson’s. very gocd. GILL BROS. THE POPULAR PRICED CLOTHIERS USEFUL HOLIDAY GIFTS We believe that this is the ideal store in Bemidji at which to purchase gifts for men and boys. Our stocks are vastly larger and more varied than ever before, more carefully selected than in any previous season, to secure exclusiveness and quality. Moreover this is a safe store. Experience or knowledge is unnecessary to choose the best gift. Gill Bros.’ Label is a positive insurance of quality, newness, correctness and low price. You are welcome to any information we can give. Present Him One of Our Gelebrated Kuppen- heimer or Sophomore Suits or Overcoats ‘We are offering [& special suit values to holiday gift seekers at $15, $20 and $25. Remem- ber that our clothes are also above re- proach in style, correctnessor qual- ity --- the finest ready - for - wear garments in the world. You will find values at the prices named that are positively un- matchable any- where. the local meat Xmas I»xo;l probably longer. Mail Orders Promptly Filled Money Cheerfully Refunded Our overcoats always please and you can pay as much or as little as you please, from $15 to $30, and be sure here of get- ting absolutely the finest coat possible for the price you pay. Good Things for Young and Old Men Combination Consisting of silk handker- chief tie and mercerized silks. $i to $1.50 Mufflers 50¢ 10 $3 Fur Collars $4 10 $5 Neckwear- Foflgasiif:'{u Sweater Coats 25¢ 1 $1.50 s S0 $5 Suspenders GLOVES AND MITTENS Suit Cases 25¢ to $2.00 50¢ to $2.50 Hand Bags Bath Robes $51t0 $15 $5 Hats Caps $1.50 to §3 50¢c to $1.50 Shirts Handkerchiefs $110 83 10¢ to 50¢ Scarf Pins 25¢ to $1.50 $1.50 to $10 Smoking Jackets $5t0 $10 Slippers 50¢ to $1.75 Fancy Vests $210 85 Underwear 50¢ to $5 Shoes $210 85 _store where your dollars bring De your holiday shopping at Gill Bros.’ "GILL BROTHERS . Bemidji, Minnesota i SRR