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e e e " o PROFESSIONAL CARDS ARTS MISS DICKINSON ART OF PIANO PLAYING 617 Irvin Ave. ICK BERTRAM THE BRINKMAN PIANIST PIANO INSTRUCTOR Call or write 422 Minnesota Ave 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, Piano Tuner RS. T. SMART DRESS MAKING PARLORS Ladles, Tallor and Dress Maker. Our work is all done by first-class eaperienced tailors, and guaranteed to give satistaction, Over Tom Smart’s Dray Office Beltrami Ave. Phone Bemidji, Minn. Bring Your Orders to T. BEAUDETTE Merchant Tailor Cleaning and Pressing a Specialty 314 Minnesota Avenue LAWYERS RAHAM M. TORRANCE LAWYER Telephone 560 Miles Block RANK A. JACKSON LAWYER Bemidji, Minnesota E. McDONALD * ATTORNEY AT LAW Office—Swedback Block, Bemidji, Minn. H. FISK L ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW Office Over Postoffice PHYSICIANS AND SURCEONS R. ROWLAND GILMORE PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office—Miles Block R. E. A. SHANNON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGECN Office in Mayo Block Phone 396 Res. Phone 397 R. C. R. SANBORN PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office—Miles Block A. WARD, M. D. * Over First National Bank. Phone 51 House No. 601 Lake Blvd. Phone 351 R. A. E. HENDERSON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Over First National Bank, Bemidji, Minn. Office Phone 36. Residence Pone 72. R. E. H. SMITH PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office in Winter Block R. E. H. MARCUM PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office in Mayo Block Phone 18 Residence Phone 211 DENTISTS R. D. L. STANTON DENTIST Office in Winter Block R. J. T. TUOMY DENTIST 1st National Bank Build’g. Telephone 230 R. G. M. PALMER DENTIST Miles Block Evening Work by Appointment Ouly DRAY AND TRANSFER ES WRIGHT DRAY AND TRANSFER Phone 40 Fifth St. and America Ave. TOM SMART DRAY AND BAGGAGE SAFE AND PIANO MOVING 18 America Ave. Office Phone 12 BISIAR & MURPHY FUNERAL DIRECTORS 117 Third Street Dayphone 319. Night phones 1185, 434 Calis Answered at All Hours Mens’ and boys’ clothing in base- ment O’Leary-Bowser Co. Let us figure on your hardware bill tor that new house or barn you contemplate building. A, B. Palmer, J. K. Stanland, of the E. O, Moore Logging company, left for Duluth last night on a business mission for his company. All the papers, all the magazines, at Peterson’s, W. T. Kunitz, the Gemmell merchant, journeyed to Bemidji last night and spent the night here on business. He returned home this morning. E. O Moore, of the E. O. '\duore Logging company of this city, came to the city last night from his logging camp at Hines and spent the night in the city, George Reithner, of Deer River, was among the out-of-town mem- bers of the Bemidji Lodge of Elks who were present at the meeting which was held last evening. Watch this paper. T.J. Crane & Co. Mrs. Carlson, wife of the town clerk of Maple Ridge township, was a visitor the in city yesterday,coming to Bemidji-in the forenoon, via the M., R. L. & M. (Red Lake) railway, and after spending several hours here, returning to Puposky in the afternoon. s L. G. Pendergast of St, Paul, custodian of the old capitol build- ing, arrived in Bemidji last even- ing from the ¢Capitol City”, and will visit here over Sunday with relatives and old friends, absolutely refuses to discuss polo- tics, although he is known to have been not at all backward, in the past, to express his political pref- erence as being of the Jeffersoni- an democratic faith. Sunkist oranges and - lemons always in stock, at. Peterson’s. Ernest Fleming, the Bena mer- chant and logger, was a visitor in Bemidji yesterday afternoon and last night, being on his way to Blackduck to visit his logging camp near that place. Mr. Flem- ing is cutting some five million teet of timber, in the Third river country, east of Blackduck, and expects to have a profitable sea- son, this winter, if present condi- tions hold out for 'some weeks to come. Mr. Fleming went to Blackduck this morning. Harry Sinker, the prosperous mer- chant of Mallard, Clearwater county, was a business visitor in Bemidji yesterday. Mr. Sinker came to the city yesterday noon from Grand Forks, N. D.. and after spending a few hours left in the afternoon for Shevlin, intending to drive from that place to his home at Mallard. Mr. Sinker states that several drills are siill being worked in the vicinity of Mallard, prospecting for iron ore, and that, althougn but little informa- tion ig given out as to the results of the drilling, it is known for a cer- tainty that a pretty fair quality of ore is being found. Snowy undermuslins. Co. o Mrs. P. Phelan wasa Northome visitor in Bemidji last night and today- : Mrs. A. E. Witting returned to the city this morning from a visit at Blackduck. Miss Nell Latterell of Blackduck is among the teachers who are in the city, taking the teachers’ exam- inations. Do not send away for your hard- ware when you can do as well at home and get your goods delivered promptly. A. B. Palmer. 0. C. Simonson left for Kelliher last evening on a business mission. Mr. Simonson represents the Bel- trami Elevator company of this city. Among others from out-of-town who were registered at the Markham Hotel were H. P. Gibbs of Chicago, W. G. Barston of Duluth and George W. Woly of St. Cloud. G. E. Slossen, piano tuner' for the firm of Bisiar & Murphy returned to Bemidji this morning from a piano-tuning trip up the north line of the M. & L railway. John Thoren, the pioneer farmer and town officer of Lammers town- ship, was in the ciry yesterday. He favored the Pioneer with a friendly call before returning home. Crane & L. G,|son Mrs. M. E. Brinkman left this morning for Minneapolis, where she will spend several days on a com- bined business and pleasure trip. She will return home the first of next week, - Mrs. John Fowlds and her little “Jack” left this morning for Minneapolis, where they will visit friends for a few days prior to departing for their home at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Gustav Kulander, the Walker mer- chant, came to Bemidji yesterday noon from a business trip to Ada. He spent a few hours in Bemidji last evening and left for Walker on the south bound M. & I. passenger train. Books worth up to 75¢, for a quarter. One week more only, at Peterson’s. Matt Jones, the Northome deal- er 1 refreshments, came down from Northome last night and spent the night and this forenoon inthe city. Mr. Jones left this noon for Grand Rapids, to look after some business matters. Shirley Rowe, a barber of Walker, and who is well known to many Be- midji people through having been a member of the Walker baseball team when that organization ap- peared here on several occasions in the past, came up from Walker last evening and met Richard Funck of Cass Lake here, returning to Walker with Mr. Funck on the night train, Otto Peterson, the stalwart agriculturist who is making a success of farming cut-over lands east of Puposky, was a business visitor in Bemidji yesterday. Mr. Peterson stated that he and William Neudick intended giving a dance, at the home of Mr. Neudick next Saturday New spring dress goods at O’Leary- Bowser CGo. IN TEAS AND COFFEES Cup Quality Is Our First Consideration. BEMIDJI T STORE ~ ~"&=° $500 in Gold For a Good Corn Name Speak tip now! Name ournew Cornl Get d0 In Gold| Just get @ sample packet our Nameless Corn and then name it, This paper will publish the name of the new corn when selected by the judges, and the winner of the $sc0. Will it- be jour mame or somebody elsc’s mame ecause you did not try? ‘Awaken to this remarkable offer! You have a few days yet in which to act. De- cide now to enter the Big Contest by writ. {ng quickly for a sample packet of “Name- ‘Enclose two 2 cent stamps. (We mnrn trade coupons for these stamps). o Nameless Corn » for sale this season: 1t is too preci d scarce. SALZER j:rie= ith Salzer. Do not order a fingle pound of Farm'or Garden Secd i you wve heard from Salzer; til'you have seen his nup-ndnu- 1910 omnn: of Rellable, Guaran- teed, Pedigreed Seed. He will save you money and 500 Wil be betier contantad {0 know you kave planted the seeds that grow biggest crope. lso..mr‘. s Grand 1910 Seed_ Plant ‘and Fool Gota: n pages of catalog will be Tound B paricuia rogarding the prize of 160 acres of Wisconsin farm land that Mr. Salzer 9ffers for tho largest m,'?g,;"’gh"e Bonansa Oats during the season of etter send for Acopy and seo whit ho has |He is a member evening; that the whole countryside bad been invited, and that there will certainly be “some” sprightly moving of feet at that function. New muslin underwear at O’Leary- Bowser Co. Richard Funck of Cass Lake, the popular young county attornery of Cass county, came over from Cass Lake last evening and spent several hours in Bemidji, being on his way to Walker, where he had been called because of the desperate shooting affray at that place yesterday after- noon. Mr. Funck went to Walker on the south-bound M. & I. passen- ger train, at 10:45, and was prepared to get all “inside” information rel- ative to his prospective murder case. * Charles~ Cramer, one of the sub- stantial tillers of the soil living near Puposky, was among the -farmers who.were trading and looking after other business interests in Bemidji yesterday. Mr. Cramer came to the city from Puposky yesterday fore- noon and returned in the afternoon. of the board of supervisors of the Township of Durand, and has always taken a prominent part in the affairs of that town. While he was in the city, |Mr. Cramer called at the Pioneer {office and renewed his allegiance to this great family necessity for another twelve months. Bampie ahd 06t tn on e prize offer. JOHN A. .ll.lll IIID 00-':“' An exceptionally fine outlay of fruit for Saturday and Sunday trade.‘ at Peterson’s. / | tinsmith. her on business. . Bring your repair work to our A. B. Palmer, - W. H. Crowell of Brainerd spent last eveningand today in‘the city on business. An elegant and' large outlay of valentines, comics, and postal cards, at Peterson’s, W. H. Benson, who makes his home at Detroit, was here on busi. ness Thursday. J. Gerber of St. Paul is spending the day in the city. Mr. Gerber has many acquaintances in Bemidji. The Minneapolis visitors who were registered at' Markham Hotel were Eric Lind, W. V. Peterson, M. H. Trousdale and O. W. Buhn. Mr. A. Benner, Beltrami avenue, enioyed a visit from his brother, who resides in Grand Forks. He re- turned to his home last evening. New spring goods are arriving every day at O’Leary-Bowser Co. Miss Ella Parker and Miss Warfel, teachers in the Nymore school, left this afternoon for Solway, where they will attend a house party at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Stohl, which will continue for three days. A daughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Benson, and there is considerable satisfaction in the expression of Andrew’s countenance, these days—the kind of smile that won’t tub off for a few days. “Fire girl,” says Andrew. The Catholic Lady Forres‘ers will entertain at cards Monday evening at the Masonic Hall. After cards the young couples will spend the balance of the evening in dancing. These gatherings are usually well attended, owing to the exceptionally good times enjoyed at events planned by this popular organiza- tion. Word has been received here by Edwin and E. E. Gearlds to the effect that their mother, Mrs. R. A. Gearlds of Sheboygan Falls, Wis. is dangerouslyill. Mrs. Edwin Gearlds will leave this evening for the Wis- consin town and Edwin and E. E. Gearlds expect to leave for their old home on Monday evening, Exposition and sale of whites opens Monday. . T.J. Crane & Co. David Gijll and his bride returned Thursday evening from their wed- ding trip. The young couple spent their honey moon in the cities. Mr. Gill is the junior member of the well known firm of Gill brothers of this city’ who conduct one of the largest clothing houses in Bemidji. Mr. and Mrs. Gill will make their home on Beltrami avenue, in the old Lindberg house, which was pur- chased by Mr. Gill recently. Mrs. Fay and Mrs. Edwin Gerald who reside on Beltrami avenue enter- tained at their home on Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. Purdy of laid for Duluth. Covers were twelve. The room was prettily decorated in green and pink. An ¢laborate lunch was served the guests, after which the time was spent in ‘progressive five hundred. The expressions of the-participants gave evidence of a most enjoyable time. No. 8241, REPORT of -the Condition of the Northern National Bank at Bemidii, in the State of Minnesota, ATTHE CLOS-la)F BUSINESS Jan. 31, 1910. BESOUROES, Loans and Discounts . 453, Overdratts, secured ant 687. e e a0 Circulation 20,0004 Bonds, Securites. etc 1521330 Banking House, Furn. o8 Due from National Blnlfl (not re- serve agen s Due from State | Pri and Bankers, 'l'mst Cmnp and Ravings Banks.. Exchi for_Olearing Notos of other National bmks ERE wnder nope | %.-:'38 n:': ce'“nt of clrcnlnlun) Totsl = " LIABILITIES. (hplnl awck pald i N rd A raaR aotes a o Seats and Frivato Banks Cashler’s checks oul Total - - ETATFQQFR ;N&‘?;?TA olte o ot yiisivoove nlmed blflk do solemnly swear thatthe above statement i8 true to hhe best of my lmowledze lnfl belief. L. BROOK3, Oashier, a bs‘ml;lbgd l&lg EWDHI to betm'e me this 3rd ay Of 'eb., GRAHAM M. TORRANOCE, [Seat] Notary Public.’ A.P. WHITE. A.D. HTEPBENE. J. E. Ct w N. irectors. CORREOT—Attest: 82| workmen known as Sunkist oranges at Peterson’s . Karl Mitchell, brakeman for the M. & I. Railway company, went to Brainerd this morning, having been called to headquarters for instruc- tions—possibly promotion. Miss Dora teacher at the city public school will entertain the girls glee club of the Bemidji high school, the high: school orchestra and the male quartetat her home next Saturday evening. The members of the glee club are Misses Ruth Wightman, G. Stanton, D. Mosen, E. Brannon, M. McCauley, J. Newton, E. Fullerton, M. Simons, G. Pickford Miss Newman and Miss Erickson. The members of the orchestra are E. Engalls, W. Russell, F. Chamberlain, D. Shannon, and Gladis Stanton. The male quartet consists of Warren Gill, F. Chamber- lain, W. Lycan and S, McClean. Apple Sale. In order to-make room in my basement to assort my potatoes, I have dccided to sell fitty barrels of apples in the next few days. So commencing tomorrow morning Feb. 4th will place them on sale at $1.25 per bushel while they last. So come in early and get your share of this snap. Yours truly, Chas: Nangle. PERSONAL FRIEND OF PRESIDENT TAFT Tennessee Lawyer May Repre- sent Ballinger at Inquiry, ‘Washington, Feb. 4—John J. Ver- trees of Nashville, leader of the Ten- nessee bar, a Democrat and warm per sonal friend of President Taft, has been asked to take charge of the case for the defense in the Ballinger-Pin- shot congressiondl investigation and is now on the way to Washington to con- sult’ with Attorney General Wicker- sham and officials of the land office. Mr. Vertrees probably will also confer with President Taft, as the friendship between the two men is one of long standing. Mr. Vertrees has not signified his ac- ceptance of the offer to act as counsel either for Land Commissioner Dennett or H. H. Schwartz, chief of the field service, both of ‘whom are accused-with Secretary Bailinger by Louis R. Glavis. | ¢ A strong effort will be made to have him take up the case. MRS. BROKAW WINS HER SUIT Secures a Divorce and $15,000 a Year Alimony. Mineola, L. L, Feb. 4—Mrs. Mary Blair Brokaw has been granted a sep-’ aration from her huskand, William Gould Brokaw, and alimony of $15,000 a year by Justice Putnam of the su- preme court. In an opinion filed with the clerk of Nassau court Justice Putnam heid MRS. W. GOULD BROKAW. that Mrs. Brokaw’s allegations against her husband of cruel treatment were fully proven and that she is entitled to the separation decree. Her request for alimony of $30,000 a year, how- ever, was held by the court to be ex- 84 | cossive in view of Brokaw’s proven 20| statement regarding his income and 00| the justice cut that amount in half, The Brokaw trial was one of the longest and most sensational in the history of separation suits in the state courts. 5 DUE TO INCREASE IN WAGES Price of Diamonds Advanced $5 to $10 a Carat. New York, Feb. 4—The retail price of diamonds is to be raised from $5 to $10 a carat, because of an advance of 1234 per cent in wages which has just been granted by the Maidén Lane dia- mond merchants to the members of 00| the American Diamond Cutters’ Pro- tective association. The average wage paid to polishers i8 $60 per week. The “bruters,” who shape the diamonds, receive about $150 a week. The “cleavers,” of whom there are but two in this country, make $200 a week. The union has an ironclad agree- ment with the merchants whereby no apprentices may be put to work in the factories except sons or brothers of men now: employed in the work. The merchants asked the union to sign an agreement that no further advance in wages would be requested for two years, but their request was denied. i The union has 400 members in this city. Hanson elocution | - We use great care in picking the famous “SUNKIST” ORANGES. ‘Each “SUNKIST” ORANGE is picked ° from the tree and packed in the box by a o gloved llnnd. No orange that falls to the grouna is packed 8 under the “SUNKIST” label. Sunkist”’ Navel Oranges Are Seedless We grow 60%. of all the California oranges. Three- i fourths of all the lemons. Most of-them are sold in bulk, PR but the choicest selections of this great quantity are wrnpped in the “SUNKIST” label. so that if you would be sure that you get the choicest pick, insist upon the “SUNKIST.” Beautiful Orange Spoon FREE Some dealers may claim the oranges. they sell are the famous ‘‘SUNKIST,”” but that they have removed the wrap- | per. Insist on your dealer giving you oranges and lemons | | in the “SUNKIST”” wrapper. I you do this we will give M you a beautiful orange spoon—one of Rozers best standard quality. Just send us twelve “SUNKIST” orange or lemon wrappers, with six 2c stamps to pay postage, packing, etc., and receive -one of these beautiful spoons by return mail. ~ choicest quality of lemons also go under the “SUNERIST” label. You can easily se- cure a whole dozen of these besutlful orange spoons. Get a dozen “SUN- KIST” oranges or lemons today. / Send to Cnlifornia CITY DRUG STORE The Oldest Drug Store in Bemidji This store needs no introduction to the people of this county. It has served the people of this community faith- fully in the past and its endeavor to do even better, in the future under the new present management, is the earnest desire of the present proprietors. JOHN GOODMAN E. N. FRENCH C. W. BRANDBORG |] Tom Smart E. R. Getchell Smart-Getchel lce Co. Ice delivered by the load to any part of the city. Let us figure on filling your ice house for next summer’s use. BU‘I‘WBD mflmfiulllflwm Owcwmhw“don— Now just get down to horse sense and compare this proposition with any car o the mlrl(:t for at least $500 to $700 more money and tell me where their value is. are honeatly and truthfully giving you a car worth, $2500.00 fof 8165000, FULLY EQUIPPED, Five Lamps, Generator, Tools, Jack, Pump and Tire Repau’ Outfit. Don’t be misld. Take it upon yourself to investigate the merits of The AUBURN. - P. Rutenber Motor with Mazue!o Self Contained Oiling System in bottom of crank case. 116 inch Wheel Base. 36 inchs Wheels. Warner's Selective Type Transmission, Three speeds and reverse. Speed 65 miles per hour. rite for Catalogue and terms to agents. RANGER AUTO COMPANY | 308-10 So. 10th St., Minneapolis, Minn. ; 2 Northwestern Distributors. ~ Some Fine Territory Left for Live Country Agents. ! quart bottles foricn niiaine Fancy Olives Oranges 25¢ per dozen Faney Prunes 20 pounds Prunes () G T P P fS(g. pound box of Prunes : - $2. 4 0 Dill Pickles In gallon lots or more, per pgallon o iGin v i, Fonit anit 250 Strictly Fresh Eggs 35¢ per dozen 7 large bars of Soap for 25¢. SHOES ‘In the shoe line we have ladies’ shoes from $1 10 $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 10 pound box for.. ; SixibScitibe‘ for The Pioneer ___*_