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o ) i \ (FEEEESEETCECELTEEREE Gifl*Efl'EEG&EE(&EEH-“—(»(-EEGG“(-sseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeees&t—e&e&eeseesfi [ n w X 3 D . ey S ¥ Al W We greet you in the same old way---with the best wishes of the season. 'The year now drawing to a close has 2 \ . B . . i . . . . . M * been by far the biggest in the history of our business. We sincerely hope that the coming year will find us extending g v our efforts to serve you even better than in the past. May all enjoy tomorrow a éMerry Christmas, is our earnest wish. 2 W ‘ ' : M W Barker’s Drug Store £ 4 m % M 5332232552 355532552 333333 533939333353335233333333333333233233335355933333395323333 3333333333357 CIGARS All the leading and well known brands of cigars, put up in packages appropriate for Xmas gifts—such as boxes of 12, 256 and 50—at the Boxes of 25---b¢ GCigars, $1.00 Boxes of 25---10¢ Cigars, $2.00 Boxes of 12---10¢ Cigars, $1.00 Boxes of 25--10c Cigars, $2.00 $4.00 Boxes of 50---10c Gigars, Sole agent for M. Linkman & Co.’s Genuine Briar and Meerschaum Pipes. Large assort- ment from 5c to $15.00 ARTHUR N. GOULD Successor to Crane & Gould 301 Beltrami Ave.” Block DA SR | Miles “The Battle of the Strong” A man must be possossed of a strong body and an alert mind to hold his own in the battle for supremacy in the field of modern en- deavor. The weakling stands but little show against his sturdy brother Whenever you find a man who partakes moderately of beer, you enerally find one who is well equipped for the battle, with good, red Hioon in Yilavets And nesin wherever its superior qualities have become known, you observe men drinking BEMIDJT'S PILSENER BEER They have found it a food for both muscle and nerve. Containing nutriment and stimulation in well proportions, it isa sturdy bever- age for use of men ‘“‘who do things.” Ask for PILSENER style beer. Bemidji Brewing Co. Telephone 235 Bemidji. Minn. Buy Vour Lumber Direct 2] From the Saw Mill We can supply your wants for one house or a dozen. Headquarters for Lath and Shingles of all kinds. Let Us Figure Your Bills Douglass Lumher Company, Bemidii (On Lake Irving, Telephone 371) The Coming of the “S00” has DOUBLY assured the future of Bemidji. EVERYBODY now feels that Bemidii is a SURE WINNER We Know It—Consequently, are prepared to offer more liberal terms than ever to purchasers. Hereafter only 25 per cent of the purchase price will be required as first payment on lots sold by us— and the interest charge will be only 8 per cent. We Know our security will be first class and for this reason make the above concession to new buyers of business and residence lots. Call on us for detailed information re. garding the City of Bemidji as a business, residence or manufacturing location—or call up H. A. SIMONS, our local representative Bemidji Townsite and Im- proveament Company. 404 New York Life Building ST. PAVL, MINN. e R e w|NOW, INDEED, IS THE SEASON OF GOOD GHEER [Continued from First Page.] fl | morning service. In the evening the service will commence at 8 o’clock, and Mr. Rood, well known to Bemidji citizens, will render a solo, “The Man from Galilee.” School and League services will be held at the usual hour. Everyone invited and all will be cordially welcomed. Presbyterian Church. Xmas program for Friday Eve. in the Presbyterian church: . Song of School,"“The Merry Bells” (page 2 leaflet). Invocation;closing with the Lord’s Prayer in concert. Responsive Reading, “‘The First Christmas,” Luke 2:8-20. Solo, Elsie Stewart. Recitation, “While Shepherds B | Watched Their Sheep,” Florence Freese. Recitation and Song, “Stars of Christmas Night,” Primary Depart- ment. Recitation, “Xmas Lessons,” by four boys. Recitation, “‘Our Gifts,” Begin- ners’ Department. Recitation, “The Christ Child,” five primary girls. Recitation,"“The Christmas Tree,” Bonnie LaFavar, Song, “The Brownie’s Song,” six Intermediate boys. An Acrostic Exercise, by the Juniors, Song, “A ‘Christmas Mildred Richardson. ) Recitation, “Christmas E ve,” John Stewart. Recitation, “Shine Out O Star,” Ina Robertson, Song, “Lovely Little Village,” Six Juniors. Recitation, “The Stocking Christ- mas,” Donald Smith, Song by the School, "Holy Night.” Offering—For Foreign Missions. Song, “Kris Kringle is Coming,” Lullaby,” ; Six Intermediate Boys. Arrival of Santa Claus, Distribution of treat. In the above program, the Sunday school hasa treat for the parents and visitors, who we trust, will be present in force to encourage the children. As has been our custom in the past several years, each child and friend are asked to bring something in their hand for the poor, trom an order for a cord of wood, to a dollar for the Foreign Mission Contribution, or both, The program will begin at 8 o’clock sharp, when those on the program are expected to be in their places. ’ ' The services Sunday morning and evening will be appropridte for the New Year. Bible Class and S.S. at12:12, Y. P. S. C. E. at 7. Evening worship at 8. Let us geta good start for the New Year by being present at all the services of the church. The public is cordially invited to worship with us. You will be wel- come. Father 0'Dwyer Very Pleasantly Remembered. Last evening, Father O’'Dwyer was presented with a magnificient and expensi\;e rocker, by the local members of the Knights of Colum- bus, as follows: P. J. Russell, J. F. Boss, J. O. Harris, T. J. Burke, J. P. Hennessy, Paul Foucault, H. J. O’Dea, R. F. Murpy, William Helin, Archie Campbell, = Ed. J. Gould, Jr., Charles Nangle, Thomas McCann, P. J. O’Leary, John F. Gibbons, A. A. Andrews,Ed. Mullin, Ed. J. Renner, J. McCarthy. P.]J. Russell made the presentation in behalf of the Knights, in a few select words. " Mrs. E. I. Gould and Mrs. J. F. Boss, in behalf of the ladies and the whole congregation of St. Phillip’s church, presented |Father O’Dwyer with a heavy confessional cloak, which had been the desire of his heart. Father O’Dwyer was very much affected by the kindness and gener- osity of his people; and he desires the Pioneer to convey his heartfelt thanks and gratitude to his worthy people. Body of Wilby Brannon Will Be Buried Tomorrow. A telegram was received this fore- noon from Brainerd, stating that the body of Wilby Brannon would be brought to. Bemidji this evening, over the M. & I. Ry., accompanied by Walter and Arthur Brannon, brothers of the deceased. It has baen arranged to hold the funeral servicesat the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Brarnon, tomorrow forenoon, at.10 o’clock, with Rev. Charles E. White officiating. The untimely ending of the career of one who gave promise of accom- plishing much in this life has been a sad blow to the sorrowing mother, father, sisters and brothers and the many friends of the de- ceased, and there is universal sorrow expressed on all sides. May the comfort that comes from Christian faith:be with the bereaved ones in their sorrow. BUY ICE BY THE LOAD. We delieverice direct from the Iake to any part of the city. Bemidji Ice Co. Banker Batues With Bandit. Mound City, Kan., Dee. 24.—Rob- bers blew open the safe of the State bank of Centerville, near here, and escaped with $1,500. One of the rob- bers, the last to leave the bank build- ing, was fired upon by C. H. Brown, president of the bank. The robber re- turned the fire and, after a lively fusil- lada of chato aananad 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 ceut a word will be charged, EVERY HOME HAS A WANT AD For Rent--For Sale--Exchange --Help Wanted--Work Wanted --Etc.--Etc. HELP WANTED. WANTED—Three more girls to write news items. Call at this office for particulars. WANTED—Girl for general house work. Apply 207 Irvine avenue S. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Forty acres tamarac stumpage, approximately 1600 cords. Apply to O.]. Weekley, Bemidji. Stumpage two miles north of Bemidji. 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. 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. INDICT OKLAHOMA OFFICIALS County Commissioners Charged With Malfeasance in Ofésp Muskogee, Okla.,, Dec. 24—Charles FOR SALE—A No. 5 Oliver and a No. 7 Smith-Premier typewriter Inquire at Pioneer office. FOR SALE—Xmas cards and tags at half price. Pioneer office. Vann, William Harris and T. B. But- ton, commissioners of Muskogee coup- ty, were indicted by a special grand Jury charged with malfeasance in of- fice. There are twenty counts in the indictments. George Spurlock, a member of the Muskogee board of trade, was indicted also on a charge of perjury. Spurlock was a witness before the grand jury during the investigation of .a charge that a fund of $3,000 had been raised with which to influence the county commissioners to purchase a courthouse site for $40,000. e TAWNEY ISSUES A NOTE OF WARNING Fears Democrats May Control| the Next House. E . Chicago, Dec. 24.—A mnote of warn- ing to the Republican regulars of the house of representatives has been sounded by Congressman James A. Tawney of Minnesota, one of Speaker Cannon’s right hand men. Congress- man Tawney, who stopped in Chicago on his way to his home at Winona, Minn.,, sald it was imperative right mnow that the Republicans elect a sub- stantial majority of the next house and predicted disaster unless this is done. “Attention must be paid to this mat- ter at once,” sald the congressman. “The Democrats will most surely or- ganize the house unless the Republic- ans elect a substantial majority next fall and that would be of most serious consequences to the country.” KOREAN PREMIER NOT DEAD Official Attacked by As: in May Re. cover From Wounds. Beoul, Korea, Dec. 24—Y{ Wan Yung, Korean premier, who was re- ported dead from the wounds inflicted by a would-be assassin, Li Tsal Ming, an Americanized Christian Korean, is' lying in a state of coma. with chances favorable for his recovery. He is sut- fering from knife thrusts in the right lung and abdomen, Li, who 18 still in jail, expressed re- grot that his attack on the premier had not proved fatal. Further than to say that YI's administration was inim- ical to Korean integrity he would not MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays 2:30to 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. BISIAR & MURPHY FUNERAL DIRECTORS 117 Third Street Day phone 319, Night phones 1185, 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 reasonable. All music up to date. Phone N. W. 535, or call at 213 Third Street, upstairs. HARRY MASTEN, Plano Tuner WOOD! Leave your orders for seasoned Birch, Tam- arack or Jack Pine Wood with S. P. HAYTH explain the motive of his attack. Telephone 11 UMBRELLAS AT A GREAT REDUCTION Owing to the late arrival of our Ladies’ and Gents’ Gold Handled Umbrellas, which were delayed on account of the strike, we will now sell them at a Great Reduction. An excellent line to select from. Monogram engraved, if desired, without additional cost. Call and look them over. GEO. T. BAKER & CO. MANUFACTURING JEWELERS 116 Third St. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, = Near the Lake l_ When You Have a Prescription You want it accurately filled and with the purest of drugs. Ask your physician about the quality and the medicinal value of the famous PARK, DAVIS & COMPANY DRUGS used in our prescription department, which drugs we guarantee to be of the highest standard, and handled only by competent druggists, which insures puiity and accuracy. City Drug Store E.N.FRENCH & CcO., 118 Third Street Phone 52 White Steamer You see them wherever you go and they go where- ever you see them. T am now ready to demonstrate THE WHITE STEAMER AUTOMOBILE Before you make your selection in'vestig'ate this automobile as to quality, style and price. You cer- tainly will not be fair to yourself unless you fully ex- amine the real worth of this car. T.J.ANDREWS AGENT A CARLOAD OF COLORADO APPLES IN BUSHEL BOXES ; They excel in. quality any apples ever seen in Bemidji. Price $2.00, $2.25 and $2.50 per box Wine Sap, Gano and Jonathans. Send in your orders. Select Burbank Potatoes Thoroughly sorted before being binned in the 3 5 basement, per bushel................. e C Mixed varieties, treated -in the same way. 30 Price, per bushel............ S— C 7 large bars of Soap for 25¢. SHOES In the shoe line we have ladies’ shoes from $ 1 to $3.50, also splendid bargains in men’s and boy’s shoes. A large and complete line of rubber foot- wear, dry goods, ladies’, men’s and children’s under- wear. Our line is very reasonable in price. It will pay you to give the goods a thorough inspection. W. G. SCHROEDER Phone 65 and 390 Corner Fourth and Minnesota e