Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 21, 1910, Page 1

e THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE ———— RINKESOTA @S0CIETY, VOLUME 7. NUMBER 260. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 21, 1910. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. NORTH-CENTRAL MINNESOTA SHIPPERS ARE AGGRESSIVE Have Formed Their Permanent Organization, and Will at Once Take Up Question of Lower Freight Rates and Other Matters.—Bemidji Will Co-Operate With Every Effort of the Association. “The North-Central Minnesota Shippers’ association has adopted its by-laws and perfected organiza- tion; and we expect to secure more than 100 merchants large shippers of timber and other pro- and CHARLES S. CARTER, President of Newly-Organized North-Central Minnesota Shippers' Association. ducts as active members of the association,” says J. J. Opsahl, secretary of the association, relative to a meeting held for the purpose of perfecting an organization which was temporarily formed some three weeks ago. “The men who were elected to have charge of the affairs of tke association were the following: Charles S. Carter of Hines, president; William Lennon of Kelliher, vice president; J. J. Opsahl, Lavinia, secretary; S. E. Thompson, Tenstrike, treasurer: directors, all the officers and Charles Hayden, Blackduck; W. T. Blakeley, Farley; A. O. John- son, Turtle River; A. H. Jester, Be- midji; M. Rognlien, Wilton; Iver Krohn, Shevlin; W. J. Potter, Mizpah; C. S. Johnson, Littlefork; Lewis Latterell, Funkley; R. H. Collar, Northome; with A. Olson and A. T. Scarlett, Littlefork, and Odin Ulseth of Farley as members. All of these attended the meeting, at which the utmost harmony prevailed. «It was decided that any ship- per, merchant or producer could |be a member of the association by giving $2 as a membership fee, with quarterly dues of $2 50, the latter beginning with April 1, 1910. “Bemidji was selected as the place of business and headquarters' REPRESENTATIVE J. J. OPSAHL, Secretary of the New North-Central Minne- sota Shippers' Association. for the association, the district embraced in the territory which the association membership will cover to extend ninety-hve miles THE MODE Telephone No. 537 L DRY CLEANING HOUSE HOGANSON BROS., Proprietors 106 Second Stres Dry Cleaning of Ladies’ and Gents’ Clothing, Rugs, Carpets, Household Furnishings, etc. and Pressing on Short Notice. Also Sponging matter how small his start, if money and command a place munity. ent wich safe, sound banking. 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HANSON DRUGGIST Postoffice Corner Bemidji, Minn. in each direction from Bemidji. “A board of management will handle the affairs of the associa- tion, consisting of one director elected by local members from each railroad shipping point, and a working quorum will . consist of five directors, “The objects of the association are first, to secure co-operation of the railroads towards better freight rates oa cordwood and low-grade timner such as barrel, stave, heading, veneer and box and lath bolts. Second, and the main object, to encourage farming and the raising of only two varieties of pure potatoes, and to secure a car lot market for potatoes, marketed next fall by members of the association. “Third. To secure industries to to take care of the farmers’ forest and farm products, and through the 100 or more members of the associa- tion to guarantee to these industries the raw ‘products. “The first and principal industries for the securing of which uuited effort will be put forth are a sugar beet factory, a starch factory, a pea and pickle canning factory and a box factory. “The united efforts of these 100 merchants and' shippers who live along the railways within ninety- five miles of Bemidji can do much towards making Bemidji one of the largest potato markets, as well as a manufactoring center, in the north half of the state, if Bemidji will take hold. of the proposition and co- operate with the farmers in their efforts.” . Asked concerning the work of the shipper’s association and the desire that Bemidji co-operate with the members of the associationin mak- ing this city the general big market for the products of the farmers and shippers andalso a manufacturing center for the use of these products, W. L. Brooks, president of the Bemidji Commercial club, says: “Bemidji, through her commer- cial club, can be relied upon to more than meet the members of the shipper’s association half way, in these propositions. e shall be pleased to put forth every energy to secure the proper manu- facturing plants and industries to care for the ‘raw material’ of the farmer and timber products, as well; and we are at the service of the shippers’ association, at al times. We are theirs to com- mand; and Bemidji will ‘make good’ in this matter.” Third Star Course Entertanment Tues- day N ght. L The third of the series of en- tertainments given as the “Star course” for the benefit of the Be- midji fire départment, will be the Cassels-Percival Entertainers, who will give an entertainment at the City Hall tomorrow night; and it is predicted that this company will please even better than the other two already given in the series. This company is composed of three talented artists, including Caroline Cassels, prima dona con- tralto, Percival, the®*Wizard Ma- gician,” ‘and Eveline ‘Fenwick, violiniste, These = entertainments are all worthy, and are deserving of the fullest patronage from the public. Go, yourself. District Court Tomorrow. The spring term of district court for Beltrami county will be convened in this city tomorrow. Judge McClenahan will preside and will be here from Brainerd tonight. The grand jur§ has been called to be present tomorrow, and the petit jury will be in attendance Wednes- day. There are quite a number of both criminal and civil cases to be con- sidered; but it cannot be estimated as to-how long the term will last. Subscribe for The Pioneer. - EDD WON THE WRESTLING MATCH SATURDAY NIGHT Took Two Straight Falls from Henry Marr.—Much Money Wagered on the Match. In‘a wrestling match which was exceedingly strenuous while it was ¢‘on,” Peter Edd of this city threw Henry~ Marr of Kelliher two straight falls, at Kelliher Saturday night, and Bemidji sports and Bdd won considerable “loose change” as a result of Pete’s superiority over Marr. The match was at catch-as- catch-can style, best two out of three falls, with the strangle hold barred. Marr was much stronger than Edd, but what the latter lacked .in strength he more thaw made up in cleverness, and afer feeling his opponent out, Edd began fast work, using several holds which the strong boy broke with difficulty. Ae the end of about thirty min- utes’ wrestling, ‘Edd pinned Marr’s shoulders to the mat for the first fall. The second fall was much easier for Edd. He went at Marr with determination and gained a fall in five minutes. Mrs. S. ). Bereman Dead. Mrs. S. J. Bereman, “mother of Edeson Bereman, died at the home of her son in this city last evening at 7:30 o’clock, terminating an ill- ness of more l\hzn a year past, which succeeded a paralytic stroke. The funeral services will be held at the Bisiar & Murphy chapel Rare Quality Printin Calling Cards Letter Heads Envelopes Programs Dodgers -Meal Tickets Folders Checks . Receipts Bill Heads Note Heads Pamphlets Briefs Etc., Etc. The work we turn out of our printery is* the -best recommendation of the shop we represent. We handle the work in a way that gives it an artistic -touch and makes' it valu- able in your business. We like to figure on your work. If we do it, it will be well done. - o Order by mail, phone'or otherwise; all will receive prompt attention. The Pioneer L Publishing Co. Bemldl!; Minn. KOOCHICHING AND BELTRAMI COUNTIES FORM SOCIETIES tomorrow forenoon at 10, o’clock, with Rev. C. E. White presiding, and the body will be interred in Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Bereman, known to all as “Grandma Bereman,” was 70 years of age, and for the past eight years she has made her home with the family of her son, Edeson Bereman. She was a woman'of, the old school, charitable, possessing a forzivi:;z spirit, and was altogether a loveable lady whom all liked. Duricg the past year she has been almost help- less, but was at all times cheerful and bore her sufferings with forti- tude. 5 The deceased has three sons, Edeson of this city, William Bere- man of Houpt and Alvin of Staples. Good Scores at the *‘Met.” At the “Met” Bowling Alleys, last week, the highest individual score and highest average score was made by Rals Grover, who made a score of 236, and whose average was 200 in ten games. James Given was second all week, until Saturday, when William Howe ‘made some splendid scores and won out second place, with an average of 178. Postoffice Hours Tomorrow. Tomorrow (Washington’s birth- day) the general delivery window at the postoffice will be open for busi: ness from 10:30 a. m. to 12 m. only. The carriers will make one trip; and the lobby will be open all day. —A. R. Erickson, Postmaster. Attention, ‘Firemen.. The members of the Bemidji fire department are requested. to be present at the meeting of the de- partment which will be held at the fire rooms this evening, as business of much importance to the depart- ment will be transacted. —Earl Geil, Chief. Band Rehearsal. There will be a band rebearsal tonight at the armory. It is especially desired that the entire band - turn out. SURVIVORS REACH JUNEAU, ALASKA Tell Graphic Story of Wreck of the Yucatan, Juneau, Alaska, Feb. 21.—Bringing passengers and part of the crew of the Alaska Steamship company’s steamer Yucatan, which sank‘in six fathoms of water off Chicago island ‘Wednesday morning after striking an fceberg in Icy strait, the steamship Georgia arrived here. None of the sixty-five - passengers aboard the Yucatan at the time of the accldent was injured. They told the details of the wreck and rescue, At 9:30 the steamer ran head on into a berg twenty-five feet long and fifteen feet high. On account of the thick snow storm Captain “Porter and the pilot did not see the berg -until they were upon it. The Yucatan broke the huge mass of ice in two places. Swerved from her course by the col- lision the steamer struck a reef and tore a hole in her side. The shfp bounded off into deep water and Cap- tain Porter at once ordered full speed ahead, making for Mud bay. By They got to the outside reef when the ship appeared to be sinking and the lifeboats were ordered out. The passengers were rowed ashore and all the mail and some of the baggage was taken off before the ship went down. ENDS THE STREET CAR WAR Three-Cent Fares Go Into Effect at Cleveland. Cleveland, = Feb. ~21.—Three-cent street car fares have gone into effect here, marking the end of the traction war begun by Tom L. Johnson in 1901. The threecent fare is to be con- tinued eight months, the Taylor grant, approved Thursday, providing for a test for that period. If the rate of fare fails to show a 6 per cent profit in eight months a higher fare may be charged. The maximum {8 4 cents' however, during the life of the grant, which is twenty-five:years. The eight-year war has, cost’ the stockholders of the 'street car com- pany a paper loss of $40 on a shar mf ncvfi a8 e o of $100 par value. - b 3 S == > Work Will Koochiching county was the first of tke northern tier of counties to organize a county development association, as a “child” of the “'parent organization” of the North- era Minnesota Development associa- tion, and under the permanent F. J. McPARTLIN, Energetic Attorney of International Falls, ~ Elected = Secretary Koochiching County Developmest-Association. orzaniu,tion' scheme of the associa: tion which was organized as the out- come of the convention held in this city Thursday and Friday of last week. The Koochiching county dele- gation met at the Hotel Markham and perfected a temporary organiza- tion, with T. L. Duncan of North- ome as chairman, and F. J. McPart- lin of Iaternational Falls as secre- tary. g The delegates ~ represented five different wvillages of Koochiching county, and a call was issued for a meeting to be held at International Falls on Friday, March 11th, when the permanent organization of the Koochiching County Development association will be perfected. The entrance fee of £10 was paid to the secreiary of the general asso- ciation, being the.first dues paid by any of the counties. . At the meeting of the Koochi- Delegations Representing These Counties Met and Formed Temporary Organizations.—Perianent Organization Will Be Perfected Later and Development Be Pushed. ching county delegation, provision was made for the exhibition of Koochiching county produc's and an exemplification of the resources of the county, at the Minnesota con- servation and agricultural develop- ment congress to be held at St. Paul March 16-19. Koochiching county is indeed fortunate in possessing for president and secretary, respectively, such per- sistent “boosters” and hustlers as T. L. Duncan of Northome and P. J. McPartlin of International Falls; and no doubt when the meeting is held at International Falls on March 11th for the purpose of effecting a parmanent organization, these gentle- men will be retained in their pres- ent temporary offices. With G. W. Campbell of this city acting as chairmanand A. P. Ritchie, alse of Bemidji, as secretary, Beltrami county was second of the thirty counties represented at the recent development and reapportion- ment convention to get together and formulate plans for the organization of a county development society. The Beltrami county delegation decided to recommend L. G. Town- A. R. ERICKSON, One of the “Boosters” Who Helped Make the Recent Convention a Success. send of Blackuck as president, J. E. Huss of Spooner for vice president, and W. R. Mackeazie ot Bemidji as secretary-treasurer of the “Bel- [Continned on Last Page.] factory. Attention! Arrangements have been made at the Handle Factory to saw lumber at $4.00 per thousand. Parties wish- ing logs sawed may inquire at the Sam Marin. Carry These Cheques When You Travel. TRAVELER§Z“ CHEQUES American Bankers’ Association are cashed at par throughout the World. Accepted in payment of tickets, hotel service and other travel ex- penses. “Self-identifying. - Safer than money; twice as convenient. The best form of -travelers’ credit. We will be pleased to_explain the systém and supply these cheques. The First National Bank Bemidjy, Minnesota ¥ ISTORICAL ———— | | |