Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 21, 1909, Page 4

e J. CRANE & CO. ..omen’s and Children’s Ready-to-Wear Garments. All Ladies’ Dresses at Half Price Seldom, if ever before, have the ladies of Be- 7 midji had such an opportunity. Cloaks, Suits and <% Dresses. The complete stock of this Foremost Store at Half Price and that too before the holiday. " A HALF PRICE SALE AT THIS STORE meansexactly what the words imply. * Half of our those of any of our competitors. No tampering with or “doctoring” of original Selling Prices is resorted to here. If you had a Cloak, Suit or Dress in view that was priced at $20, you can buy it now for $10. $30 Garments at $15 $25 Garments at $12.50 $20 Garments at $10 CHRISTMAS SWEATERS | ADAINTY WAIST INANEAT | GIFT HOSIERY IS POPULAR For Women, Girls and Infants, a BUX a]lweloi:ng] ‘0;18 Kayser silk hose in ; R : col 4 Z:egaett;erfi; %lljr‘i‘actl;z;thl;fir ::0?1::: make as nice a gift as one could And alfo complete showing of " i § want. Lisle Hose, every color 50¢. afl.d Chlld.refl “1ve i e;reryCCOD -At $3.50 ‘a new line of Smart Infant‘s, Cha}s,hmere Hose, silk ciwa}#e size, Tlo]or o]xl- s:y e. h'm:l. 'I‘ailored Waists in plaited styles, heal and toe, every color 75e. ek Torst, i o e i e | Hand Finished. Lisle Vests of Gauze with hand 3-4 leng.th, 1"1am or Fancy weaves At $4 and $5 Besutiful Hand crathot yoko ot or combination colors. Embroidered or “Fancy cut” linen Ghite's Sweater from $1.25 to §5 | wee medo i many efecte. = Women's Sweaters $3.50 to $15 SILK PETTIGOATS ~HEART $1.50 to $3 KIMONAS ARE MUCH GIVEN PATTING GIFT Our Christmas sale of cloaks and suits offers Practical = Parents All shades of Taffeta and black, A beautiful line of Kimonas: in greater chances to buy the Girl full sized deep flounce, $5, fleece, flannel, crepe and silk. All’ Something to wear for Christmas A bewx]l]denng array of l‘za‘flty colors, Empire or Princess style evening shades, novelty slks in $2.25 to $15 and girls are always happy with something to make them look more Brocaded eflgcfitsmpgizs range from stylish, Gift Furs, Auto Scarfs, Veils, Silk Underwear, Hand- kerchiefs, Belt Buckles, Hat Pins, Collar Pins, Choice Bags from across the sea, Collars, Jabots, Dutch Colars, Silk Waists, Skirts and Gowns. When you feel fatigued and need recuperation ydu are invited to make yourself at home in this store. the right time is a wonderful tonic. Meet your friends here. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE PIONEER Cloaks, Suits and Regular Prices, which themselves are lower than- A few moments rest in the right place at - Additional Locals William Sly went to. Funkley last evening on a business trip. -~ W. L. Brooks departed last night for Minneapolis and St. Paul on a business trip. Mr, and Mrs, J. N. Bailey went to Blackduck last evening to visit with friends at that place. B. H. Courtney and G. F. Holker of Grand Forks were visitors in Be- midji yesterday who were guests at the Hotel Markham. Mrs, P. Larkin came down from her home at Turtle River, this morning, for a visit in Bemidji today, to do some holiday shopping with Bemidji merchants. J. T. Dolan, traveling represent- ative for the Twohy-Eiman com- pany of Superior, came to the city this morning from a visit at Ten- strike and spent today in Bemidji. Rev. Father Kornburst, pastor of the Catholic church at Blackduck, was a visitor in Bemidji today. He came tothe city from the “Duck” this morning, and will return home this evening. S. E. Thompson, Tenstrike’s suc- cessful general merchant, was trans- acting business in the city today, having come down from the “Strike” this morning. Mr. Thompson will return home this evening. Mrs. J. S. Bolduc of Cass Lake spenta few hours in Bemidji yes- terday afternoon and evening, doing some shopping with Bemidji mer- chants. She returned home on the east-bound G. N. passenger train. Mrs. Mack Kennedy of Cass Lake, wife of the popular chief of police of our neighbor to the east, came to the city yesterday afternoon and spent the afternoon and even- ing in Bemidji, returning last night to her home at the “Lake.” J. F. Moore of Crookston, one of | the pioneer employes of the Great | Northern system, was a visitor in Bemidji today, looking after some official business. Mr. Moore is now traveling inspector for the G. N., and he spent the day interviewing E. E. Chamberlain, local agent for the company. Harry Ryan of Minneapolis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Ryan, former residents of Bemidji, came to the ‘city yesterday and will remain here for a visit with the sons of P. J. Russell, at the Russell home. Harry has a lot of friends in Bemidji, and | his visit will undoubtedly be an en- joyable one, both to himself and his friends. Dr. J. R. Collard, official physician for the Indians of the Red Lake band, came to the city yesterday forenoon from the agency and spent several hours here, returning to Red Lake in the afternoon. The doctor has attended to theills of the Red Lake band for the last five years, and he is popalar alike with the whites and reds on the reserve. Bemidii *‘U” Boys Are Home. J. F. Peterson and C. A. Shannon, two of Bemidji’s young men who are attending the University of Minne- sota, arrived in the city Saturday evemnz to spend the holidays. Jack” is a junior dental student at the “U” and bears the reputation of being the only dental student at Minnesota who was re-elected presi- dent of his class. Clarence is a freshman in the college of "science, literature and the arts. Both young men are graduates of the local high- school, leaving with the Class of °08. Robert Richardson, another Be- midji boy of the same class, will be home this evening. Robert is also taking the dental course at the state university, Clarence Shannon has made practi- cal use of his newspaper schooling while with the Pioneer last summer, and the city editor of the Minnea polis Tribune tells the editor of the Pioneer that Clarence is one of the brightest reporters on the Tribune corps of hustlers, He handles the University news in the Tribune and also writes stories for the Sunday Tribune. HOLIAY _GIFTS| That Will. Be Thoroughly Apnracmted WE ARE MAKING A SPECIAL SALE UN <& DIAMONDS Extra Fme ‘White } Carat, perfect 116 Third Street Extra Fine White } Carat, perfect, | mounting 14 Carat Solid Gold............. $80'3O Lady Friend 25-year Gold Filled, plain or en- GEO. T. BAKER & CO. Bemidiji, Minn. - sllghtly im - $65.75 | ear the Lake Paquin-Brynildson Wedding. It is with unrestrained pleasure that the Pioneer records the marri- age of Miss Inga Brynildson, stenog- rapber for the Pioneer, to Mr. Samuel Paquain, a well-known young man of this city. The ceremony which united the|. two young people was performed by Rev. Father O’Dwyer, at theSt. Anthony chapel, last Saturday even- ing, in the presence of Miss Loretta Malone, who acted-as bridesmaid, George Hanson, groom’s best man, and Mr. and Mrs. Given, the marri- age being a private affair, without ostentation. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the party went to the home of Mrs. F. [Ingalls, where a sumptuous wedding supper was served, and sincere congratulations were ex- tended the bride and groom. . The entire Pioneer staff joins with the writer hereof in wishing “Miss Bryn” (as we have always called her) a pleasant journey through life, with unruffied seas, as she is one of the finest young women of our joint acquaintance. Mr. and Mrs. Paquain will make their home in Bemidji. Library Board Met Last Night. A meeting of the City Library Board was held in the office of the city clerk, last evening, when Chair- man J, P. Pogue, Rev. S. E. P. White, J. M. Richards and Prof. A. P. Ritchie met to consider some matters in connection with the new Carnegie Library, As a result of the meeting, Rev. White was appointed a committee of one to complete the work of select- ing suitable electric fixtures for the library. Editor Dare Was in Town. In our hurry yesterday, we for- got to mention the visit here Satur- day evening of F. A. Dare, the energetic, bright editor of the Walker Pilot. Br'er Dare came up from Walker to look for a mailer or a “‘maler” or one of the other sex, we're not quite sure. Any- how, he made the Pioneer a very pleasant visit, and we want him to come again, and often, Held 1o ‘the Grand Jury. . Frank Willi‘;ms’v was’ arraigned in court, before Court Commissioner M. G. Slocum, - Saturday, on.the charge of grand larceny in_the second degree and was given a hen- ing. The exact chargeagainst Williams was that he stole some:clothing from the Challenge hotel in this city. - Williams was -held to the gtand jury, bail being fixed in the sum of $200, and in default of furnishing the same, he was remanded to the county jail to wait the action: of the jury at the next term of court. Boy for Mr._0’Brien. A son has been_born to Mr. and Mrs, O'Brien, the little fellow nnvmg just prior to the return from St, Paul, of .Mr.. O'Brien, Sunday mcrmng, and the surprise and pleasurc of the proud pater can wel) be imagined when he entered his home “and, tound the membershlp q! the | houpsehold increased by, this, newest . arrival. Long life to him—the boy, ... " Married by Judge Slocum. ; With that Chesterfieldian grace for which he has considerable repute, Court Commissioner Slocum last Saturday .performed. the -cere- mony which, united for life in the holy bonds. of matrimony George Barkholz and Hannah Hanson. The ceremony was: concluded with * the usual advice ‘on the part of tho pre- siding officer that was -well taken by both bride-and groom: - : Subscribe for The BROWN & TRACY co. GRAIN AND COPPER STOCKS - Private wires to all markets and ARE AT HAND We have just received a few express shipments of Christmas Novelties, to brlghten up our stock for the next few days of Chrlstmas Shopping. This enables us to always show somethmg new. We have taken pains and secured extra help and hope to take care of the crowds that will visit this store; to every customer’s satisfaction. However, let us urge you to come out as early in the mommg as It will make your shoppmg much more pleasant to avoid the crowd. possible. Women’s and Children’s Coats’ One lot. Ladies’ Siiits. Less than cost. [THE LAST FEW DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SHOPPING i Remember the DoII We Give Away Dec. 24 at 2: 30 One-fourth off on