Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 13, 1910, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE Historical Society. VOLUME 7. NUMBER 227. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 13, 1910. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. CENSUS TAKERS T0O MAKE THE ROUNDS IN APRIL Maany Funny Questions Will Be Asked of the House Wives. —Some of Them May Sound Personal and Others Impudent. Bemidji people will have to steal themseives to answer some embarrassing questions when the census taker comes to their doors on their rounds, which start in April, In some cases it will be a wo- man who will be called upon to give the enumerator desired in- formation. Before she gets through her cheeks will have a rosp tinge and she will feel that she has been on the witness stand, The censns man will get along nicely untill he gets down to ques- tion number 7. “What was your age at your last birthday?” she will then be asked. Then come a number of personal questions trailing one after another, such as “single, married, widowed or divorced?” When the enumerator asks some choleric buisness man if he ownes his home and whether it is free or mortgaged it may take tact to avoid trouble. Doubtless there will be many times when a police- man should be within calling dis, tance. Some of the thirty-two questions will answer themselves, A man bright enough to be selected as an enumerator will not need to ask a woman if she served in the confed- erate or union army. And after carrying on his interview for ten| minutes he will not need to ask his informant if she is blind, deaf or dumb. Ordinarily he can make a shrewd guess as to her color, too. All Answer These, The thirty-two questions that will be submitted by the enumer- ators are as follows: 1. Location? 2. Location of family? 3. Name of each person whose place of abode on April 15, 1910 was in this family, , 4. Relationship of person to head of family? 5. Sex? 6. Color or race? 7. Age at last birthday? 8. Single, married, widowed, or divorced? 9. Number of years of present marriage? 10, Children, number born? 11. How many living? 12. Place of birth? 13. Place of birth of father of this person? 14. Place of birth of mother of this person? 15. Year of immigration to United States? 16. Natvralized or alien? 17. Speak English? It what language? 18, Trade or prolfession? 19. General nature of 1ndustry in which person works? 20. Employer, employe, or working on own account? 21, Out of work April 15, 19107 22 Number of weeks out of work during year 19og? 23. Able to read? 24. Able to write? 25. Attended school any time since Sept 1, 1909? 26. Home owned or rented? 27. Home free or mortgaged? 28. Farm or house? 29. Number of farm schedule? 30. Survivor of union or con- federate army? 31. Blind? 32, Deaf or dumb? not, Farmers' Questions. Farmers, in addition to the above questions,must submit to a range of queries about their crops, values, etc., calculated to amount to a regular in ventory and more. These kind of questions wil{ be asked only of the farm operators—not of the owners. They will be asked how many acres they operate, how much un- cleared, improved, etc, its value, its tenure, whether ‘‘part owner” or “shage cash” tenant,etc. Other questions will relate to farm expen<es exclusive of housework; estimated value of house rent and board furnished to farm laborers; cost of teed not produced on the farm; mortguged indebtedness on April 15, 1910; land owned but not operated by the farmer; number of acres farmed by others; domestic animals, such as cows and heifers kept for milk; all heifers born in 1909; heifers born in 1910; swine born before Jan. 1, 1910; horses, mules, etc.. born in 1909, and their value; asses and burros born in 1910; sheep and lambs born in 1910; pure-bred animals of all kinds; num- ber of domestic animals of all kinds; T. J. Crane & Co. Women's and Children’s Ready-to-Wear Garments The Garment Clearance Actually grows in popularity. While other clearance sales are by now store history, eager expectant buyers continue here looking for Coats, Suits, Dresses, Furs and Furnishings. They get them, too. Extraordinary values in our Great Clearance Sale on Suits, Coats and Dresses The great response on the part of the public and the continued, unusual,; unprecedented in fact, success of these sales of ours, has caused scores of inquirers to ask how we do There is but one answer to make. it. We give (to borrow a department store phrase) Real Bargains. Give them just as we say we will and the public knows it. Assortments Are Encouragingly Large---No . Disappointments_Here ~ . number of domestic animals and number sold alive or slaughtered in 1909; number of horses wintered; value of wool from sheep. Dairy products in 1909; amount of milk, butter and cheese produced; fowls, number over three month old in 1909; amount of poultry and eggs in 1909; bees in 1909; harvested crops in 1909 (grains, seeds, hay and forage, potatoes, tobacco, hops, small fruits, orchard fruits, grapes, etc.); vegetables produced in 1910; maple sugar and syrup; molasses made from sugar; number of sugar beets raised; flowers and nursery stock, area in acres received from sales in 1909; land under glass (bothouses, etc.); forest products; sale of specified products in 1909 (corn, oats, barley, Kaffit corn and maize, hay and coarse forage); fruit products in 1909 (cider, vinegar, wine and grape juice, olive oil.) Asks Aid in Taking Census. ‘Thief River Falls News: George Wel; h, commissioner of immigration, is sending circular letters to the com- merical societies and farmers’ clubs urging them to assist the census supervisors in obtaining complete statistics of farm yields. The im- migration authorities of Minnesota, he explains, have been hampered in preparing advertising matter to promote the welfare of the state by lack of authentic statistics of the crops. Sometimes the census officials are suspected of -being assessors or that their figures will form the basis of assessments and the farmer becomes too conservative. The census reports are valuable for comparison with the crop yields in other states, and Minnesota can make a fine showing if correct in- formation is obtained. Catholic Lady Forresters Party. The Catholic Lady Forresters of this city entertained a jolly gather- ing at cards Wednesday evening, in the basement of St. Philip’s church. After cards an elaborate supper was served at which edibles were plenti- ful, which is generally the case at these good time Forrester parties. These parties are becoming more popular among the lady Forresters and are looked forward to with eager | anticipation. Judging from the re- ports and comments of those attend- ing should make absent ones regret their not being present. Fire Sale at the Tea Store. The entire stock of teas, coffees, spices and china will be placed on sale at astonishingly low prices. Most of the goods that were actually damaged have been thrown out and the remaining stock, slightly damaged, will be offered to the public. The dishes and fancy china have in no way been affected by the fire but will go at fire-sale prices. —Bemidji Tea Store. MUNIGIPAL GOURT JUDGE SALARY $1000 YEARLY Salary Committee’s Repnrf Laid Over For One Week.—More Salary For Librarian. In the report of the salaries com- mittee submitted to the council last Monday evening and printed in the Pioneer Wednesday there was a slight error in regard to the salary of the Judge of the Municipal court. Instead of $80 per month as stated, the report- submitted should have stated that the salary be $1000 per year. In an interview with J. Bisiar, a member of this committee, he sug- gested that the salary of the Librarian be raised to a substantial figure now that the new library is about to be used. He said that the salary ought to be enough to secure an able librarian and warrant the services of his or her entire time. 3 The committee’s report was laid over for one week, which time should be ample to give all “‘city fathers” an opportunity to discuss this very important matter. COMPANY *'K” INSPEGTED; MAJOR PRATT PLEASED Entire Regiment May be Brought Here This Summer.—Bemidji Ideal Place for Maneuvers. Co. K, Bemidji’s quota of the Minnesota National Guards, was inspe;ted at the local armory in this city .last night by Major Albert F. Pratti of Anoka, in com- mand of the Second Battalion of the Third Regiment, M. N.G., of which Company K forms a part. Major Pratt was assisted by Sergeant Major John T. LePage of Minneapolis. They expressed them- selves as being very well pleased with the standing of Company K, their paraphernalia, etc. The major states that, so far as is known at the present time, Com- pany K will not be at Lake City the coming summer, as heretofore, but in all probabilities Company K will either take part in the manouvers at Fort Riley, Kansas, or Fort B. A. Russel, Wyoming. In the event that neither of these places should be selected the maneuvers of the entire regiment will take place somewhere in this state, north of St. Cloud. Captain Otto and the members of Company K will probably make an effort to have the maneuvers of the entire regiment take place here, in the event that Company K is not ordered to Fort Riley or Fort B. A. Russell. Bemidji would make an ideal place for a meet of this kind as the local company has one of the best armories in the state and their ranges are located three miles from this city. - ¢ .The.maneuvers will consist chiefly of short marches, battle formations, out-post duty scouting, camp-guard duties, etc. The major further advises us that our home company will be equiped with new olive-drab uniforms by the 15th of next month. With this new addition to the company’s property, Company K will be well-equipped for any service. Company K now consists of three officers and seventy-three enlisted men. Adam E. Otto, who is the captain of Company K, is deserving of much credit on the manner in which he bas drilled Company K and handled the affairs of the com- pany. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS REAL STAGE AGTORS Dutch Lunch, Grand March and Pleas- ing Solo by Miss Ruth Wightman Add Much to Pleasures. A novel social affair was immen- sely enjoyed by the students of Ger- man and the high school faculty Wednesday. evening at the "high school building. The feature attraction of the MAJESTIC THEATER EDW. CURREY, Manager A~~~ Latest and Best Moving Pictures Program Tonight ¥ Moving Pictures A laughable comedy “The Bachelor’s Love Affair.” Illustrated Song “I am For You When You Are Sweet Sixteen.” Moving Pictures A Western Drama—*The Stage Driver.” ADMISSION Children Bc., Adults (0c. THREE ‘SHOWS NIGHTLY | 7:30 8:30 9:30 evening was a German play, “Im mensee,” given by the members of the second year German class. The characters of the play were as fol- lows: Reinhardt........... esiend Emil Engles Reinhardt, in his old age........... ............. «seeeeenn.Fay Brennemen Elizabeth—at dif- ferent periods of her life Bess Cochran Lillian Cochran & L Nell Shannon Gladys Kreatz Ralph Gracie Elizabeth’s Mother....Ethel Getchell Servant. .Clara Benson Gypsy .. Estella Gracie ‘The play was acted, each and every participant doing credit to his or her part. The audience was well pleased with the performance. In addition to the play was rendered the song “Die Lorelie,” and a solo, “Sing Mir Dein Lied,” by Ruth Whightman, After the play a grand march was made through the halls of the high school building, which was thor- oughly enjoyed by all. A typical Dutch lunch was served of .which rye sandwhiches, dill pickles, weiners, coffee, ice cream and wafers played the most import- ant part. Every one in attendance seemed much pleased and well satisfied for having spent an evening in this manner. The sincere wishes of all attending were that another such gathering be held in the near future, { Vivian Dwyer Married Last Evening. Last evening at 8 o’clock, at the home of the bride’s parents, 212 America avenue, occured the mar- riage of George Harold of St. Paul to Miss Frances Williard Teeler, one of Bemidji’s most estimable young ladies. The marriage was performed in the presence of a few friends and the beautiful ring ceremony of - the Presbyterian church was used, Rev. S. E. P. White officiating. The bride was attended by Miss Smith of Manitoba, Can., and King Teeler, a brother of the bride, was best man, After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Harold left for St. Paul this morning, where they will make their home. They take the well wishes of a host of friends with them. Roy Beach Loses Foot. Roy Beach, who has been em- ployed in the Bemidji Tea Store dur- 1ing the past year, had his right foot cut off by a train at his hume in Evansville, Minn. Beachis a young man of about seventeen years of age and is well kunown in this city. He was home on a vacation, owing to the recent fire at the store and expected to re- turn to his duties next Monday. This accident has caused much regret among his friends here in the city and all express their sympathy for the unfortunate young man. ForSale—Large maps of the state of Minnesota, United States and both hemispheres, size 18in, by 22 inches.. The: state map gives the population of all the cities aud villages in Minnesota. Al four maps for 5 cents. At the Pioneer Office. DOINGS AMONG BEMIDJI'S COUNTRY- NEIGHBORS Live Correspondents of the Pioneer Write the News from Their \ Localities. ™ Wilton. The village school began the spring term l=st Monday. Mrs. Norville Watkins of Hewitt, Mian., arrived bere last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. George La Gulippe were shopping in Bemidji last Satur- day. George Wilson and Frank Pier- son left last Monday to look’ over land between- here: and Tenstrike. Bemidji Town: Gus Carlson has solved the pro- blem of winter egg production. With less than thirty he_nu, he gets $500 REWARD IS OFFERED FOR CAPTURE OF ROBBER Governor Eberhart Issues Proclamation Offering Reward For Arrest And Conviction of Man Who Helped Rob 0. J. Laqua. St. Paul, Jan. 13.—(Special to Pioneer.)—Governor Eberbart today caused to be issued a proclamation offering a reward for the arrest and conviction of the man who assisted in robbing the post office ard general store of O. J. Laqua, at Puposky, the night of November 25, and who participated in the bloody battle at the bridge west of Bemidji and made his escape: “STATE OF MINNESOTA “Executive department “PROCLAMATION. “WHEREAS, It has been made to satisfactorily appear tome that on the twenty-sixth day of Novem- ber, 1909, at two-thirty o’clock in the morning, the store building of O. J. Laqua, at the Village of Puposky, in the County of Beltrami, State of Minnesota, which store building is also the postoffice of Puposky, was entered by two men, who blew the safe and stole over one hundred dollars and other property, and “WHEREAS, Swan - Johnson, one of the robbers, was shot and instantly killed, and the other escaped; and "WHEREAS, Andrew Johnson, deputy sheriff, in attempting to capture the robbers, was shot and ~ seriously injured; and “WHEREAS, one of the per- petrators of the said crime has not been arrested, and the public safety requires his capture, conviction and punishment for the said offense. *NOW, THEREFORE, I, Adolph O. Eberhart, Governor of the State of Minnesota, will cause to be paid out of the treasury of said state the sum of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.) for the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator of said crime still at large, or for such information as will lead to the arrest and conviction of the aforesaid criminal. “IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hé;eunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State to be hereto affixed at the Capitol, in the City of St. Paul, this twelfth day of January, A. D. 1910. “Adolph O. Eberhart, “Governor. “Attest: Julius Schmahl, “Secretary of State.” from ten to a dozen eggs per day, at forty cents in “‘going some.” Fred -Chamberlain has returned from Detroit, from a months visit with relatives. He again enters the sophomore class of Bemidji High School. . The “Bemidji High” looks good enough for him now. A sleigh load of Mrs. Barnbye’s neighbors tendered ber a party the evening of Jan. 8. A midnight supper was a-pleasant feature of the occasion. Mr. Barnby will soon de- part for quite an extended visit with old time friends and relatives of Crookston. There was a New Vear’s Eve party at Gus Carlson’s December 31, to watch out the old year, and extend-the glad hand to the new. His house was crowded with neigh- bors, who did not-allow the night to grow dull for lack of dancing, card playing and other amusements. The ladies furnished a generous supper and Gus was voted an ideal host notwithstanding he yet trains the bachelor bunch. Clementson January 10. Mr. Carr was down on Thursday to get a load of bay. Ed. Farder has been busy ‘hauling and cutting wood this week. Alfred Goutemoe passed here to go to Beaudette on business. Lizzie Lallyay and brother were in town on Wednesdry shopping. Frank Shanahan is improving from an attack of whooping cough. Oscar Clementson came in yester- day after provisions for his log- ging camp. - William Ford is making frequent visits across with the boarder his new driver. Cora Clementson is seen about again after being indoors for a few days with a cold. Walter Colburn was an arrival here on Thursday morning from the Village of Spooner. Mark Develbiss has Mr. Farder’s team this week. The way Mark will log will not be slow. Ole Clementson our post master and merchant brought a load of beef up from Baudette station. Mr. Collins passed - through here with a load of feed for his new logging camp up the Rapid river. Richard Davis a-rived here on Friday evening, enroute for some of the logging campsup on the Main Rapid. * Christ Eidom cut through his rubbers and socks just scratched his skin with the edge of the broad axe while cutting ties. Little Luther Bang returned home to Spooner on Thursday after visit- ing for the past ten days with Masters Norman and Melvin | Clementson. Miss Thilda Olson has been con- fined to to her bed since the second day of January; reports are that she is gradually recovering from the attack of a severe cold. 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 th 3 5 e i basement, per bushel....... Mixed varieties, treated in the same way. 300 Price, per bushel............. 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 gomer Fourth and Minnesota et { MINNESG I8STORICAL ® seciETY. |