Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 22, 1909, Page 1

Historical Society, TETR MINNESOTA HISTBRICAL SCIETY. THE BEMIDJI DAILY TTMRBER 210. o onLUUN LIGENSE REVOKED BY GITY DADS Special Officer Larson Requested Re- vocation Because of Sale of Whisky to Indians. At the request of H. A. Larson, special officer of the Indian depart- ment, the city council, at the meet- ing held last evening, revoked the liquor license held by John Croon, who conducts the Nicollet hotel and saloon,- the revocation being asked because of the allegation made by Mr. Larson that Mr. Croon had sold intoxicating liquor to a person of Indian blood. Before the council took 2 yote on the revocation of the license, Mr. Croon was given an opportunity to speak on the subject, and he stated that he had sold a flask of whiskey to a man who ap- peared to be a white man, but who, it was latter proven, was a person of Indian blood; and Mr. Croon made no further statement. Mr. Larson referred to the action of Mr. Croon, who sold the flask to the Indian,- whom he claimed be did not know was an Indian, and warned those present that ignorance of this character availed nothing. -He advised the saloon -men that the best method to pursue was to sell liquor to no one whom the dealer did not abso- lutely know had no Indian blood in his veins; to be firm in this rule and take no chances. The prompt action taken by the council- in revoking the license of Mr. Croon seemed highly gratifying to Mr. Larson. Mr. Larson advised them to take care and protect their licenses, or the first thing they knew an order would be issued that might sound it taler any more re- iudléu blood; ' » more similiar reports would undoubtedly result in an order b_t would effect every bar in the city. In explaining the action of the council in revoking the license, President Kirk stated that it was far from pleasant for the council to summarily put a citizen out of busi- ness, but that the city officials must co-operate with the government of- ficers in wiping out the sale of liquor to persons of Indian blood; and the councilmen had acted ac- cordingly. Special - Officer Larson- was present at the meeting, which was attended by a .number of local saloonkeepers; and the Indian of- ficial took occasion to address a few words of warning to them relative to the possible sale of intoxicants to Indians. The council transacted regular routine business, and the new water ordinance, together with amend- ments suggested by City Engineer Stoner, was given its second reading. Mr. Stoner also suggested that the city clerk be instructed to have 1,000 copies of the ordinance printed and distributed among the water users of the city, so that every user of water would understand the “whys and wherefores” of the new meter rates. “Mack.” Sells Some Land. The Pioneer has wondered some at the continued absence of W. R. Mackenzie, our hustling ‘“‘Mack.” who has been absent at Rockford, IlL, and other points for several weeks; but the following article, taken from the Rockford Gazette- Register, explains what he has been doing: *“'Several Winnebago county people have mxgnily invested in farm lands in northern Minnesota. ~The lands are in Liberty township, Beltrami n~nery, and the following aré among ~-rhaed: Carl V D . - .+ L.” juhason, ..w=us! Uausrand; Albert Person, J. Danielson, J.. Odhner, A. E. Anderson and W. H. Ludwig. Itis understood that a large colony of Rockfordites will settle in the same section early next spring.” Gill Bros. Buy Swedback Block. Having an abiding faith in the commercial prosperity of the city of Bemidji—the kind of prosperity that substantial nature—Gill Bros. have purchased the Swedback block, on Third street, and consider that they made a mighty advant- ageous bargain. is of a In talking to the Pioneer- man concerning the purchase, David Gill said: “We are not buying this property as a location for our store. We pur- chased the store building simply as an investment; and we firmly be- lieve that Bemidji real estate and business blocks are about the best ‘gilt-edged’ investment to be found anywhere,” The building is now occupied by J. Peterson, Jr., with his large stock of confectionery, fruits, etc., and he will not be disturbed. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 22, 1909. LAST NIGHT OF GREAT AGT AT THE BRINKMAN Calihan & Cain’s Last Appearance in Irish Act Tonight.—Entire Bill Good. The lovers of good, high-class vaudeville should not fail to attend the Brinkman Family Theater to- night for it is the last appearance of Calliban and Cain in their great Irish act which has made such a hit in the city this week. This is one of the very best plays ever put on at this popular place of amusement and those who have not had the opportunity of witnessing same should be sure to attend the Brinkman tonight for there will be an entire change of program tomor- row night. Manola, the juggler, is out of the ordinary and puts on “stunts” which are mistifying in the extreme. The Inslee Brothers, juvenile comedians, have made a great hit with their high.class comedy and singing, and their act alone is said to be worth the price of admission. Don’t fail to attend tonight, It looks very much as if the management was going to continue with the same high class entertain- ments, for right on top of this fore- week’s star acts come -three more high-class performances. The people of Bemidii will have the pleasure of seeing tomorrow night at this popular play house James and Jefferis, Roman Burdick novelty acrobats and the Clemmy’s in their old plantation act. This performance will appeal to all classes and comes most highly recomended. Every place they have been the houses were packed to the limit and should draw well in this city. RIGHT-OF-WAY WILL BE TONEEF TEN CENTS PER WEEK. Mr. Westlake expressed himself as being surprised that the people of GLEAR WITHIN 30 DAYS |Bemidii had thought so much of the 1. E. Westiake, Right-of-Way Agent for Soo, Consults Members Bemidji Commercial Club. The actual work of grading right- of way for the Soo Railway company through the busy portion of Bemidji will be commenced within thirty days, according to the belief of the Bemidji commercial club, which has been in charge of the work of ce- curing the Soo for Bemidji. J. E. Westlake of Minneapolis, right-of-way agent for the Soo com- pany, spent today in Bemidiji con- sulting with members of the local commercial club znd some of the contractors who are doimg grading on Soo contracts. Merry Christma.s Joyous New Year It isn’t just an empty phrase with us the year. its line. goods in every line. making new ones. They have helped this store to beco: We surely have reason to greet our friends and patrons with the kindest of wishes and sincere regards. We owe them much for their splendid support and patronage throughout They have been quick to recognize the merit of our merchandise. They have distinguished the real from the genuine. that our word for the handsome, serviceable garments from GhHe House of Kuppenheimer has more than come true. For the coming year this famous make will again be our leader; other GILL BROS. Our Holiday Wish = Just a wish that the Holiday season will find our many friends and cus- tomers as contented with what the past year has brought, as we are. Our business has grown. We have been as remarkably successful in holding our old friends as in ‘We want your trade for 1910—on merit. We owe that to you. We've kept the quality—the service, up. In 1910, as in the past, we will handle only the best lines. clothing will come, as before, from the famous House of Kuppenheimer and in Hats, Gloves, Furnishings and Shoes, we will offer goods of equal quality. GILL BROTHERS Popular Priced Clothiers Next Door to First National Bank me still more a recognized leader in And they have found Our leading BEMIDJI, MINN. e.7 Kuppenheimer; benefits that would accrue to the city through getting the great inde- pendent road that they had securd a most desirableright-of-way through the busy part of the city and practi- cally gave the same to the Soo free of charge. ' He was certain that the Soo officials felt verykindly disposed towards Bemidji, because of this splendid treatment accorded the road. The commercial club have noti- fied all occupants of houses along the right-of-way to vacate immedi- ately, and it is believed that the route will be cleared of every obstructions ere another month rolls around. C. C. Shepherd has gone to Fowlds, where he will work for the Crookston Lumber company. “REFORM WAVE” ON AT INTERNATIONAL FALLS Judge Spooner of This City Employed as Attorney for Municipal Re« form League. There’s a veritable “rustling of dry bones,” at International Falls, through the organization of a Muni- cipal Reform League, which has for its avowed purpose ‘‘better public administrative conditions” at the “Falls,” more especially with rela- tion to the village council and other village officials, whom some of the citizens charge with gross incompet- ency and “brazen effrontry and dire- gard of the law and the wishes of the people, of whom they are but the servants.” “The Municipal Reform League” has apparently been organ- ized at the instigation of some of the more conservative residents of the “Falls” who do not want the village money expended in a reckless manner. The preamble of the organization contains the assertion, among other things, that the same was organized to “aid and assist in exposing corruption in any of the depart- ments of the municipal government, and to support each other in all legitimate efforts to suppress the same.” The International Falls Echo says of the meeting, at which the Re- form League was organized: “Judge Spoomer of Bemidji was present by request and was immedi- ately engaged as counsel for the league. His first work was to draw up the necessary papers protesting the payment of the seven bills listed, and the latter are now hung up until their validity can be tested in the July term of the district court. “"“But the end is not here, as there are other matters of equal import- ance for the eminent lawyer to act upon and he is taking them up in his usual thorough manner, which means that the taxpayers of this village are to now and from this time on have their rights safe- guarded. “There is to be no prosecution but such drastic measures as are necessary to bring the council to a realization of the fact that there are laws to govern their actions, and that they must be followed, are to be instituted, in order that our munici- pal affairs may from this time on be administered in a maainer entirely free from suspicion of graft or pre- judice. Precedents have heretofore governed the actioos of our village officials. The present council from this time on will be compelled to establish new ones.” Andrew Dahl Here From Bannock. Andrew Dahl the local saloon- keeper who is now a homesteader in every sense of the word, has been a visitor in Bemidji tor several days. Mr. Dahl came down from Ban- nock, near Loman, in northern Bel- trami county, where he and his family are “holding down” a claim, and where they have been living during the past seven months, They expect to be able to prove up on the claim sometime next summer. Mr. Dahl will return to Bannock tomorrow morning, going by way of International Falls and Ft. Francis, and on the Canadian Northern westward. “Claim life is all right” is Andrew’s comment on living in the “Tall Timber.” Daughter for Leonard Nelson. “It’s only a girl, but she is a peach, and we are proud of her.” This from Leonard Nelson to the Pioneer staff, this noon. When asked for an explanation, Leonard grew enthusiastic and avowed that a bright bit of femininity arrived at his home yesterday and would here- after grace the house of Nelson by her presence. “We expect 2 son and heir next time,” said Mr. Nelson in an under- tone, as he pledged the Pioneer man to secrecy. S. A. Axdahl, a prominent mer- chant of Big Falls, was a business visitor in Bemidji last night. |