Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 12, 1910, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE fi'\stm"\ca\ Society: o A VOLUME 7. NUMBER 253. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 12.' 1910. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. DEDICATION OF HIGH SCHOOL WAS SUCCESSFUL Governor Eberhart Partieipated in Exercises and Was Given Splendid Reception.—Crowd Filled the Audi- torium and Hall. With the auditorium and halls and stairway crowded so that stand- ing room was at a premium, and with the chief executive of the State of Minnesota present and participat- in the program, Bemidji's new $50,000 school house was formally dedicated, last night, and the event marked an epoch in the advance- ment of education in northern Minnesota. With members of the school board co-operating with an active committee of the Bemidji Commer- cial club, the dedication was made one of the most successful and note- worthy public demonstrations in the history of this growing city. The arrangement of the program, reception of the governor and his care while with us, and other details in connection with the dedication, were carried out with an attention to detail tha* indicated perfection of organization; and when it was an- nounced but an hour before the M. & L. train came from the south that Goveruor Eberhart would arrive here an hour and a half ahead of scheduled time, the plans were quickly changed and the governor’s new itinerary did not in the least interfere with the program. A delegation from the school board and another from the com- mercial club were at the depot and met the govenor as he stepped from the train and extended him a cordial welcome, and escorted him to the Hotel Markham, where a special table was set aside for the guber- natorial party. Promptly at 7:30 Prof. Harry Masten and his band, preceeding Co. K, Captain A. E. Otto com- manding, marched from the Armory to the Hotel Markham to act as an escort in accompanying Governor to the High School building. At the hotel, the band rendered several selections, while the governor held an informal reception in the lobby, meeting many of his old friends and being introduced to others he had never met. By the time the governor and his escort and the attending committee had reached the school building, it was with difficulty that they could members of the board, Mr. An- drews, the treasurer, and the speaker, as clerk, had received some compensation, the other members of the board had donated their time and labor without charge, and deserved much credit therefor. Miss Dorothy Humes gave a piano solo, which was very artistic- ally rendered. As J. P. Lahr, president of the school board, was unable to be present, G. M. Torrance was called upon and spoke a few words, present- ing the building to the people. He stated that the building was net the property of the school board to give; the board were simply the servants of the people; they had endeavored to erect a building that would give ‘|the best service in training the reach the auditorium on the third floor, so large was the crowd in the rooms. While the crowd was assem- bling, Prof. Masten’s orchestra of nine pieces played tne new na tional march, *“The American Revolution,” and when the speak- ers of the evening, the members of the school bbard, the commercial club and others had taken their seats on the platform, the orchestra gave an artistic rendition of “Wil- liam Tell,” which was received with hearty applause. Rev. C. E. White, pastor of the local M. E. church, gave an im- pressive invocation, G. M. Toriance, secretary of the board of education of the Independ- ent School District of Bemidji, gave a history of the new High School building, and of the different obstacles that were overcome by the board before the site was secured and the building erected. Mr. Torrance stated that he bad been advised to be brief, and would of necessity comply with the request, as he did not enjoy public speaking. The speaker believed that the people of the city had forgotten the controversies over the different elections that were held for purpose of securing just such an edifice in order to properly house our school children, and that there was as much natural love for the schools in Be- midji as elsewhere, despite the draw- backs in the shape of elections, delay in the selling bonds, etc. Mr. Torrance told of finally buy- ing the present site, and afterwards the election to authorize the board to erect the building, . the latter proposition carrying by a vote of 7 to 1, making the sale of the bonds an easy matter. .The building had cost some $36,000, the heating plant and extras $10,700, and with other expenses, the entire edifice cost some $49,000 dollars, making the total amount invested some $55,000. The securing of the elegant edi- fice had been the result of much hard work and time on the part of the members of the schaol board; that while two of the Have YOu a Savings Account. ....... with . The Flrst Natlonal Bank of Bemul]l,.Minn. Our savings deposits” are growing from month to month. Why not see how large a deposit you can have drawing interest before March 1st? We open accounts on a deposit of $1.00. Make use of your idle funds by de- positing on interest with The First National Bank of Bemudji children to be honest and useful citizens. On behalf of the residents of the district, P, J, Russell accepted the building. Mr. Russell said it was popularly supposed to be ‘more blessed to give than to receive,” but thatit gave him great pleasure to receive, on be- half of the citizens, the splendid educational edifice. Although there may have been some differences asto the methods of securing more and betier school facilities, he wished to say to the members of the school board “well done thou good and faithful servants.” Mr. Russell gave an eloquent allusion to the use of the halls for the teaching of respect for morals, betterment of education and respect for God. A chorus of thirty voices sang in a very finished manner ““The Heavens Are Tilling.” A. H. Jester, secretary of the] Bemidji Commercial club, ap- peared before a Bemidji audience for the first time as_a public speaker and made a splendid - im- pression in introducing Governor Eberhart. Mr. Jester caused much laughter by telling that his appearance was something like the fellow who had been elected president of a commercial club and when asked for a speech had un- knowingly grabbed his wife by the shoulder and said, ¢This thing has been thrust upon me.” Mr. Jester said that he could see no higher compliment paid our people than the presence of the state’s chief executive at the .dedi- cation, and formally introduced Governor Eberhart. Governor Eberhart said that, as be looked around on the pleased faces of the big crowd that was be- fore him, he never before had realized how strongly northern Minnesota needs reapportionment— needs proper and just representation in the halls of the Minnesota legis- lature. The governor was pleased to see one of the largest school buildings in the state erected in Bemidji He had been told that the school population of Bemidji was increas- ing so rapidly that, even with the erection and use of this splendid edifice, it would only for a few years be ldeq\iate to house’ the scholars of the city. "Nathing speaks better of the advanced citizenship of bemidji than this splendid building,” said the speaker. The executive stated that he bad supposed he was going to talk to a crowd of teachers and had not known of the change in the program until he arrived in the city; but that it would have made no difference, as he was not particularly prepared anyway. 4 “I was never more kindly or beartily received than in coming to Bemidji,” said the governor. *‘With your splendid militia company and excellent band, you have given me a most hearty' reception. There is nothing that speaks better for a '‘community than a well-organized militia company.” The governor also paid a glowing compliment to the band, and the music as rendered in the hall; and told several amusing stories, which caeated much laughter. It gave the speaker much pleasure to travel about the state and note what the different schools were [Contnued on Last Page.] LOGAL COMMANDERY HAD AN INSPECTION Inspector General Buck of Duluih Was Present and Officiated at the Inspection. ELKANAH COMMANDERY MEMBERS COMPLIMENTED ON THE SHOWING The Memhership' Is Increasing, and Commandery 1s Growing in Strength and Efficiency. The annual inspection of Elkanah Commandery, No. 30, K. T, was held yesterday afternoon and last evening, and in addition to the local members of the cammandery there were present -Right Eminent Sir Knight George W. Buck of Duluth, past grand masser and inspector general; Right Eminent Sir Knight W. E Richardson of Duluth, past grand commander; Sir Knight A. Birdsell, Antigo Commandery No. 31; Antigo, Wis.; Sir Knight Lester IKE BLACK, Eminent Commander, Elkanah Commandery. Bartlett of Cass Lake, Pladin com- mandery, No. 21, Minneapolis; Sir Kuoight E. I. P. Steadie of Walker, Darius Commandery, No. 2, Minne- apalis; Sir Knight Frank. Bracelin of Crookston, Muskegon Command- ery, No. 22. Muskegon, Mich. The meeting was the 31st regular conclave of the Elkanah Command- ery at which 'very gratifying reports were made. Elkanah Commandery, U. D, was formed May 8, 1908, and such a good showing was made to the Grand Commandery that a charter was granted the'lodge in April, 1909, at which time the appointive offi- cers were formally elected, as fol- lows: Imminent Sir Knight Isaac Black, commander; Sir Knight W. A. Gould, generalissimo; Sir Knight J. M. Richards, captain general; Siir Knight G. E. Carson, senior warden; Sir Knight W. A. Currie; junior war- den; Sir Knight H. F. Parshall, prel- ate; Sir Knight F.S. Lycan, treas- urer; Sir Kgight W. R. Mackenzie, recorder; Sir Knight R. F. Pepple, standard bearer; Sir Knight R. H. Schumaker, sword bearer; Sir Knight G. H. 'French, warden, and Sir | Knight E. ]. Bourgeois, sentinel. During: the:last™ eleven months the commandery ' has added thirty- five members a total membership TALK BUSINESS— YOUR BUSINESS!! HOW MANY “SMALL* BILLS DO_YOU PAY oUr OF THE TILL? HOW OFTEN DO rOU DRAW YOUR PROFIT? IN. SHORT, DO YOU DO dS UPTO-DATE ‘BUSINESS ‘MEN DO— PAY. ALL BILLS BY CHECR—BANK DAILY RECEIPTS7 A BANK ACCOUNT HERE WILL ENABLETOUTODOSO THE !IURTHEMI NATIONAL BANK : IEHIIIJr MiNN. - | exercises. ~ |given to Governor at the present time of forty-six. There, are eleven applicants for membership to be considered. Sir Knight Buck, in a brief ad- dress, paid a high compliment to Commander Isaac Black and the other members of Elkanah Com- mandery for the most excellent showing made. Swedish Lutheran Dinner and S;h. : A sale and dinner to be held at 5 o’clock February 15, in the Odd Fellows hall by the ladies of the Swedish Lutheran church is being looked forward to with much -inter- est. The eating will be first class. The' sale will also be of that order and those interested in tne work are earnestly requested to bring some article for this sale. The following menu will be served: Celery Pickles Roast Pork and Roast Veal Cranberry Sauce With Dressing Brown Gravy Mashed Potatoes Minced Turnips Sugar Corn Cabbage Salad Apple Pie Cream Cheese Coffee Special Meeting Fire Department. A special meeting of the Bemidji fire department will be held at the council chambers, in the City Hall, Sunday afternocon, at 3:30 o’clock. Business of importance. Earl Geil, Chief. LINGOLN SERVIGES AT MASONIG HALL SUNDAY Rev. C. E. White Will Talk on ‘‘Lin- coln” at the Methodist Evening Services. The regular services of the M, E. church will be held at the -Ma- sonic hall Sunday. The morning service at 11 o’clock, Subject: “Roasting and Hunting.” The evening service will be oc- cupied by the pastor, who will de- liver a lecture upon Lincoln. Special song service will be used, Mr. Woodsmansee of this city will render a solo fiitting to the occasion. Miss -Ruth Wightman will also render a solo. Both of these musicians. will be worth hearing. The choir will ass'st them. The following is but one of the many favorable comments made by the public press of the state from which the new pastor of the Methodist church comes: Bismarck Tribune: The lecture given at the Presbyterian church last evening by the Rev. Charles White of Bismarck, under the auspices of the Civics club was well attended. The subject was “‘Abra- ham Liocoln” and- Rev. White handled it in a manner that was both entertaining and instructive. His address was punctured with anecdotes which provoked laugh er and stirring passages which brought forth applause, and at its conclusion maay expressions of satisfaction were heard. Judge Stanton in the City. ~ Judge C. W. Stanton returned to the city tHis morning from Grand Rapids, where he had been presid- ing at the term of district court for Itasca county which has been at the *“Rapids” for several weeks past. The judge has completed the jury cases and discharged the jury; and he states that he will return to Grand Rapids March 3rd to try a number of court cases. Aldebert Bede, who is now re. presenting the C. I. Johnson Mal:)li- facturing company of St. Paul, and selling printing material, left this morning for Mizpah, to interview the owner of the Message as to his needs in the printing line. Mr. Bede. remained in the city last night -and attended the dedication He compliments Bemidji very excellent reception Eberhart, and stated he thought the new high on the school building was a great credit to any city. Many Speakers of Note Have The committee having in charge development-reapportionment meet- ing, which will be held in Bemidji Thursday and Friday, February 17- 18, announces the following - as having been agreed upon as the program for the -two days’ session: Thursday, February 17. 10 a. m.— Convention called to order 1n the City Hall Prayer, Rev. S. E. P. White of Bemidji. ’ Address of Welcome, Hon. P. J. Russell of Bemidji. 10:30 a. m.— Address, Hon. George Welsh, Commissioner of Immigration. Sub- ject, “Agricultural Possibilities in Northern Minnesota.” 2p m. Reports of Committees. 2:30 p. m. Address, Hon. George A..Ralph, State Drainage Engineer. Subiect, “Reclamation of Minnesota Waste Lands.” Address;, ‘A. J. McGuire, Esq, Superintendent Northeast Experi- ment Farm ' of the University of Minnesota, Grand Rapids, Minn. Address, George E. Cooley, Esq., 1|State Engineer. Subject, ‘‘Road Building.” 8 p. m.— Smoker and Social Sessmn at City Hall.... the arranging of a program for the; PROGRAM PREPARED FOR DEVELOPMENT MEETING AMlready Been Assigned Sub- jects, and Others will Participate Who Have Not Yet Been “‘Programed.” Friday, February 18, 10 a. m:— —Address, J. A. Vye, Esq., Secre- tary Agricultural Experiment Station, St. Paul, Minnesota. Subject, “Rural Life Education.” Address, Hon. Samuel G. Iver- son, State Auditor, St. Paul, M nn. Subject, ¢‘State Land Opportuni- ties in Northern Minnesota.” Address, W. ] Brown, Esq, Warren, Minn Sutnject, ¢Invest- ment of State Money.” Election of Officers. Itis expected that Samuel B. Green, who is a member of the Forestry Board and professor of horticulture in the State Agricul- tural college, will atrpnd the con- vention and delver an address on some subject yet to be named. However, Professor Green has not yet definitely stated that he. will be preseat or not. For the social session on the night of February 17, there will cer- tainly be “something doing” ~ during the entire evening. Thé exact pro- gram has not yet been announced and probably will not be until the guests assemble in the hall. W. R. Mackenzie is chairman of the committee on this entertainment, with Al. H. Jester 1I‘Jvd Frank S. Lycan as assistants; and something good will be prepared by these- lemen. Mrs. Lappen fo Be Buried Monday. The body of the late Mrs. James Lappen will be buried in Greenwood cemetery next Monday forenoon. The funeral services w{ll be held in the St. Philip’s church, beginning at 9 o’clock, and high mass will be said by Rev. Father O’Dwyer." Itisexpected that several brothers and sisters of the late ‘Mrs. Lappen - will be present from their homes in Wisconsin. Local news on !dst page. " Johnston’s | llnr::ghly rln Ghucohin A Box of TBID Chocolates '——— Fashioned after the style of a trunk, wnth three trays-=each tray containing a different Chocolate Confection. er "?'.’:I’ Candies Postoffice Corner Johnston’s Five and Ten Cent Specialties. « Candy Bros.” Assortment of Pure Fruit Tablets. Hershey’s (new) Swiss Milk Chocolate Almond Bar. ~w | GEO, A, HANSON [ o DRUGGIST Stationery Bemid]i, Minn. Fancy Prunes 20 pounds Prunes for il 50 pound box of Prunes for.... In gallon lots or more, per shoes. wear. i:hone 5 and 390 F ancy Olives guar botles Sunkist Oranges 25¢ per dozen Dill Pickles gallon........ DT e D TR 0 7 large bars of Soap for 25c. ; SHOES In the shoe line we have ladies’ shoes from $1 to $3.50, also splendid bargains in men’s and boy’s A large and complete line of rubber foot- wear, dry goods, ladies’, men’s and children’s under- Our line is very reasonable in prlce. ‘pay you to gwe the goods a thorough mspectmn W. G. SCHROEDER - Corner Fourth and _Mlpnanosa, 10 pound box ,fo.r ..................... 800 It will B e o DU RINKESOTA |HISTORICAL SOCIETY. i