Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 28, 1909, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PION ' Histo! rical somm VOLUME 7. NUMBER 214. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER .28, 1909. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. LOCAL BUSINESS MEN ARE WORKED FOR ABOUT $3000 Two Men Circulate Bogus Checks, Many of Which Crookston Lumfier Company Are Cashed.—Got Away With the Money, Too. Local victimized in a sum variously esti- mated at from $1,500 to $3,000, through cashing checks purported to have been drawn by the Crookston Lumber company and signed by J. S. Hanson, chief cashier at the local office of the lumber company, the checks being presented to local busi- ness houses last Friday afternoon and evening, after the local banks had closed for the day and would not be again opened until Monday morning. The fact that the checks that were cashed were not genuine was not discovered by the payes until presented to the First National Bank of this city, which handles the accounts of the Crookston company, when it was too late to apprehend the men who issued and passed the paper. Two men worked the deal where- by a fine buach of good money was secured on forged paper, and they are described as one having been short, the other tall, with small growth of whiskers o their faces, the tall man being dark and the small man light, both men dressed in mackinaws and the regulation lumberjack suits used in the woods. The men called on saloonkeepers, for the most part, and would ask for a drink, *endering a check in pay- ment. These checks were printed ona form somewhat resembling the regular checks used by the Crooks- ton Lumber company, and the| name signed as cashier of the com- business men have been pany was very similar to that of J. S. Hanson, the name of C. D. Kinney being also forged as a countersign. The checks were in- dorsed on the back with various names, calculated to deceive one receiving them. The men made the rounds of the local saloons and also visited Nymore, 2 few dealers being sus- picious and not cashing the checks, but much of the worthless paper was exchanged for good money, and the men got away clear, leaving absolutely no clue to their identity or their whereabouts. P Several of those to whom checks were presented claim they could identfy the smooth gentlemen if they were apprehended, but there appears to be little chance of getting them. It is believed that the men who worked Bemidji on these Crookston Lumber company checks are mem- bers of the same gang that has worked Bena and Cass Lake, using checks on the First State Bank of Grand Rapids, and presumed to have been drawn by Foley, Welch & Stewart, the Soo contractors. There is also a probality that the men are the same who realized some $10,000 at International Falls and points on the range, through the use of checks on which was used the name of the Virginia & Rainy Lake railroad. The forgers made a clean get-awa y here, and there appears to be no way in which they can be "appre- hended, WILL APPRLISE DAMAGES FOR VAGATING STREETS Board Appointed Last Night.—New Water Ordinance Given Third Reading and Passed. The most important thing taken up at the council meeting last even- ing was the appointing of a board of commissioners. T he appointed board consists of the following mem- bers—George H. French, first ward; F. M. Miller, second ward; P. M. Dicaire and J. C. Parker, third ward; George McTaggart, fourth ward. This board is to act as appraisers, their duty to be to assess damages made by vacating streets and alleys for the Soo right-of-way. If any of the abutting properties are affected by the right-of-way it is the duty of this board to decide and to ascer- tain how much damages should be allowed. The board was appointed by the council members, the alder- men from the respective wards choos- ing their representative. The ordinance regarding the waterworks department was given its third and final reading and carried. The matter of throwing ashes in the streets was discussed and it was suggested that the street com- missioner be instructed to stop Be- midji citizens from doing this as it is a violation of the city ordinance. To throw ashes in the streets at this time of the year spoils sleighing and does not help the streets when the snow is gone. It is well for the citizens to heed this ordinance be- fore arrests are made. . The present at the meeting were Johnson, Hanson, Gould, Smart, Shannon, Bisiar, Rhea and Schoeider. A license was granted to Dudley & Mahan to sell intoxicating liquors in this city for the coming year. The council adjourned about 10:30 o’clock. alderman Prominent Detroit Attorney Here. C. M. Johnston of Detroit, one of the most prominent attorneys of Becker county, appeared in district court in this city today, having some litigation to take up with Judge Wright. Mr. Johnston was county attorney of Becker county and this (Beltrami) county, when Beltrami was attached to Becker for judicial purposes, and he frequently made visits to this “wilderness of the north,” at that time. It is some seven years since he visited Bemidji, and he was astonished to note tHe great ad- vancement made here during that time, Mr. Johnston is being prominently mentioned as a candidate for the republican nomination for judge of the district court in the Seventh dis- trict, to succeed Judge L. L. Baxter, whose term will expire next year. Mr. Johnston is a very efficient attorney, and is popular with all classes in the Seventh district, and he would undoubtedly be good judi- cial timber. Reception to Col. Crowhurst. The members of Star of the West Rebekah Lodge of Bemidji, assisted by the members of the local Odd Fellow lodge, will tender a public reception, Wednesday evening, to Colonel William Crowhurst of Oak- land, Cal., a colonel on the staff of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, who will be present at the meeting of the Rebekah lodge to be held Wednesday evening. Colonel Crowhurst is one of the prominent figures in Odd Fellow- ship circles of the U. S., having been a member of the higher orders for many years; and his visit to Bemidji is considered a great honor. Local Rebekahsand Odd Fellows are making arrangements to give a supper and a program, with speaking | and music, and a general Odd Fellow and Rebekah awakening, on the occasion of the reception to| Colonel Crowhurst. District Court Reconvenes. Judge Wright today resumed the | consideration of district court mat-| ters, which were for the most part trials of cases by the court without a jury, considering motions, etc. Added particulars will be given to- MOIrow. 1 Judge Stanton Holds Special Terms. A special term of court will be held at International Falls Wednes- day, when Judge Stanton will pre- side and consider some matters of litigation which are “hanging fire” in Koochiching county. From International Falls, the judge will go to Baudette, where a special term for Beltrami county will be held on Thursday, which, it is understood, will be principally for the purpose of issuing naturalization pagers. Clerk of Court F. W. Rhoda will accompany Judge Stan- ton to Baudette. The term at Bau- dette was authorized by the passage of a special law at the last session of the legislature, which authorizes the holding of two special terms of court each year at Baudette, for the northern part of Beltrami county. Notice to Band Members. There will be band rehersal at the armory tonight at 8 o’clock sharp. GOVERNOR MAY OFFER A REWARD FOR THE BANDIT Information Sent Governor Relative to Man Who Escaped From Battle With Offfcers. Sheriff A, B. Hazen and County Attorney McKusick have filed all information obtainable relative to the recent robbery at Puposky, and the battle resulting theréfrom, wherein one Swan Johnson of Hen- ning, a robber, was shot and in- stantly killed and Deputy Sheriff Andrew Johnson was seriously wounded and wavered for many days between life and death. This information was requested by Gov- ernor Eberhart for the purpose of offering a substantial reward for the apprehension and convicticn of the partner of the dead{robber, who V. L. Ellis, Manager Band. made good his escape in the dark, T the morning of the battle between the robbers and the officers. It is said that there is informa- tion as to the identity of the dead bandit’s companion, which may lead to his doing a term in the pen for the murderous resistance given to the officials who attempted to arrest the robbers. No reply has been received from Governor Eberhart, but itis believed that the state will offer the reward, if the information which has been hinted at, but which 1s not given to the public, is such as to be of a tangible nature. Lake Boulevard Property For Sale. To the party who is looking for a desirable location on the lake shore, we offer for sale the house and lot at 717 Lake Boulevard, good seven room house, barn and woodshed on lot 25 x 170. Price $2,000. Terms $1,500 cash, balanceeasy terms to suit purchaser. Inquire of the C. J. Pryor real estate and insurance agency. Room 11, Miles Block. ARE DEMOCRATS GROOMING STANTON FOR GOVERNOR? St. Paul Story Mentions the Judge as Possible Democratic Nominee.—Democracy Never Hangs Clothes All On One Hook, Says Frank Day. The latest in the way of poli- tical startlers to be ‘‘sprung” by the St, Paul newsgatherers, who have of late been responsible for many startling . propositions, is that the so-called democratic ¢kitchen cabinet” intends to put forth the name of Judge C. W, Stanton of this city as the demo- cratic candidate for governor. This latest ‘‘discovery” is con- tained in a telegram from St, Paul, which was printed in the Duluth News-Tribune of Saturday, and which is as follows: Ties, Collars and Jabots values up to 75c, now 25¢ $15.00 Coats 20.00 « 25.00 « 30.00 « $15.00 Sweaters $8.00 " $6.00 W $4.00 and $5.00 « Subscribe for The Pioneer. world’s best makers. $7.60 $10.00 $12.50 $15.00 Ladies’ Sweaters $6.00 Scarfs $4.00. T. J. CRANE & CO. Women’s and Children’s Ready-to-Wear Garments BEMIDJI - MINNESOTA 18.00 i 22.00 ; Assorted Lot of|Sateen and Hea- therbloom Under Skirts $7.00 $1.00 Values 4.50 3.00 2.50 $2.00 and $2.50 25.00 B $1.50 and $1.75 Values Good Taffata Silk, Black or Colors, Regular $5,00 Values for Wednes- day only $3.65. PRICE GARMENT SALE at this store means exactly what the words imply--Half of our Regular Prices, which themselves are lower than those of any of our competitors. This sale is creating a sensation in Bemidji as everything is new at this Greater Women'’s and Children’s Stote. All this season’s styles in Suits, Gowns, Dresses and Coats made expressly for ‘this store by the Every garment with a distinctive style, that appeals to women who appreciate the best. $15.00 Dresses $7.50 < $9.00 < $1L.00 $12.50 Hundreds of Garments at a Saving of One-Half Misses, Girls and Children’s Wear also Joing the 1-2 Price Sale. Every Junior Suit, Girl’s Coat or One-Piece Dress at Precisely Half Price, Ladies Swiss Rib- bed 65c 95¢c * $1.15 $30.00 Suits 25.00 38.00 40.00 35c and 40c Garments 26¢ Fine Ribbed Union Suits $1.00 Values 75c Fine Jersey Ribbed and Silk Mixed Union Suits, $2.25 and $2.50 Values $1.65 $3.00 and $3.50 Union Suits $2.35 Belts worth 75 cents and up 45¢c $15.00 $17.50 $19.00 $20.00 Underwear $9.00 Scarfs $6.00. Women’s and Ghildren’s Furs at a Reduction of 1-3 Our Fur Stock is Limited. Take Advantage of this Greater Price Giving Event. $12.00 to $15.00 Scarfs$8.00. “The ‘kitchen cabinet’ has a new candidate for governor. Judge Charles W. Stanton of Beltrami county is the offering, and Demo- cratic sentiment is being tested to see if he is acceptable. The democ- racy of Minnesota made its first big success with Minnesota born ma- terial, and in Judge Stanton the leaders claim to have a second John- son. “Judge Stanton was one of the products of the late administration for it was at the instance and help of the then Democratic leaders that a third judgeship for the fifteenth district was created and Judge Stanton was named to fill it. “John Lind, of Minneapolis, is generally accepted as the next Demo- cratic gubernatorial candidate and the injection of Judge Stanton’s name into the game is causing some surprise. Chairman Frank A. Day’s ouly explanation is that Democracy is not in the habit of hanging all its clothes on one peg.” There are several “rimors” con- nected with Judge Stanton’s name, one of which accredits him with being groomed to enter the race for the republican nomination for judge of the Fifteenth Judicial district at the primaries next fall. ““Lumbermens National Bank” Changes to ““Northern National Bank.” Effective tomorrow, the name of the Lumbermens National Bank of this city is changed to “Northern National Bank” the officials of the bank having received word from Washington that the requested change would take effect tomorrow. The officials decided sometime ago to change the name of the bank, as “Lumbermens” was a very un- desirable name for a financial institu- tion; the word Lumbermens being conflicting and misleading, as the institution does a financial business with all classes of people. The “Northern National” has been a national bank for several years, and is regarded as being one of the best of the north- country financial institutions. The bank expects to move, some- time next week, to the new quarters, in the Bacon block, corner of Beltrami and Third. Runaway Horse Damaged Front. The delivery horse belonging to the Given Hardware company, in- spired by the invigorating ozone which premeared the atmosphere this morning, took a dash down the alley back of the store and, in attempting to make a short turn on- to Beltrami avenue, the rig crashed into the front of Ross’ hardware store, knocking out several large panes of glass and loosening the principal post on the corner. The horse was not injured in the least, nor was the rig damaged to any extent; but Mr. Ross places his damage at about $50. Moral: Insure with the T. J. Mil- ler Insurance agency, who handle plate glass, fire and other insurance. Women’s Missionary Meeting. On next Friday evening, at the Baptist church, there will be held the monthly missionary meeting. A good program is being prepared and a splendid attendance is requested. Election of officers for the ensuing year, Attention, Odd Fellows. All members of Bemidji Lodge and visiting brothers are urged to be present atthe reception which will be tendered Col. William Crowkurst at L. 0. O. F. hall Wednesday even- ing, Dec. 29. —Earl Geil, N. G. loint Installation Last Night. The Eastern Star and Bemidji Lodge, A. F. & A. M., held a joint installation of officers, at Masonic ball, last night, when there wasa general good time, and a fine lunch was served. MINNESGTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY,