Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 9, 1910, Page 1

One More Week of Free Candy with 25-cent CaSh Want Ads HISTORICAL SOCIETY. - THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER VOLUME 7. NUMBER 274. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 9, 1910. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. MUCH INTEREST SHOWN IN LOCAL COMMERCIAL CLUB Meeting of Club and Citizens Held Last Evening, at Which the Work of the Directors for the Past Year Was Re- viewed.—Co-operation Advocated. Summary Commercial Club Statement. Receipts: Subscriptions paid to Soo fund...coes, s $16280 09 10 00 2105 00 Rents received Houses sold... Interest on loan . 20000 00 f2 Y1 [T ——— $38400 64 (The above is a summary of Disbursements: Paid for purchase of lots and buildings. .$30256 77 Expense account. .. 1527 55 Cash on hand, property 800 40ss0ass0s0s0srcosensunns 3304 72 5 55| Cash on hand,Commercial club fund. 3311 60 Total . vieossuvoononseransnss $38400 64 the accounts as they stand today. There is considerable property yet to be bought and some to be sold; but it is expected these deals will be closed within thirty or forty days, when a full itemized statement will be published.) With a spirit of “get-together” that was born in Bemidji some time ago, and which was more fully accentuated at the recent meeting of the Northwestern Development association, the members of the Bemidji Commercial club and other residents of Bemidji who were not members of the club met in a public gathering last night and listened to reports given by the board of directors, through President Brooks, of the affairs of the commercial club and accounts of what had been done by the directors during the past year, more especially in connection with the successful effort put forth to induce the Soo Railway company to build its Plummer-Moose Lake | line through this city. Aund the report showed that the board of directors had done remarkably well; and their efforts deserve, and they received last night, the very warmest commendation. Professor Harry Masten and his No Refunds T. J. GRANE & 0. BEMIDJI, MINN. Bemidji band were on hand and fur- nished some stirring up-to-date music for the meeting; and the band boys also showed their ‘“hooster” spirit in a marked degree. W. L. Brooks, president of the commercial club, called the meeting to order and stated the object of the gathering. Mr. Brooks stated he was pleased to note the get-tozether spirit that was being displayed in the city; it augured well for the future co-oper- ation and unity of all interests to the common end of a greater Be- midji. The directors of the club were ready to explain what had beea done and how the money which they had handled had been received and expended. Mr. Brooks told of the hard work which the directors had in inducing the Soo company to change its originial plans and build its line in- to Bemidji and the diligent efforts that were necessary to raise the money demanded for purchase of right-of-way, and how he finally made a personal trip to Minneapolis and interviewed President Pennington of the Soo and secured an agreement from him that the sum to be raised for purchase of right-of-way should be less than was at first thought. Mr. Brooks told of the sum of $1,280.09 remainining in the funds secured by subscription for purchas- ing right-of-way for the Soo, and thought it wise to get an expession from those who had donated as to what disposition to make of that sum; and read a letter indicating No Exchanges No Phone Orders This is the last time we will advertise winter wearing apparel for women and children. save money for you. The values now offered will Coats Ladies’ Black Coats 50 and 52-iach long, sizes 34,36, 38 and 42, $18.00 and values Ladies’ Fine Black Coats, Broadcloths and Misses’ Coats, Chev- iots, Tweeds and Homespuus, sizes, 14,16, 18, 20, $18.00 m $7.50 Ladies’ Fine Man Tailored Coats, sizes 32 to 40, Cheviots and Tweeds, | 32.00 :;F;%E()O,now $1 2-50 Children’s Coats, 6 to 14 year sizes, $6.00, 4700 and $8.00 $300 values 6 Infant’s Coats, $2.50 values and $1 .00 up, now....... R All Fur Scarfs at I-2 Price Specials in Ladies’ Tailored Suits Values at $3800 and $40.00, Cheviots, Tweeds and Mannish Mixtures, sizes oftered .. $18.50 A clean up of all suits, original relling price $28.00 and $30 00, $-|4 50 ab Children’s Two-Piece Suits, .?:;12.00 values, $6.50 Children'sTwo-Piece Suits, $7.00 values, $3 00 - at. Ladies’ Linnon and Sheer House Dresses, well made and service- Misses’ Skirts, Reds, Blues, Blacks, $5.00 and $6.00 values, now. Ladies’ Skirts, Chev- iots, Tweeds, and Fancy Skirtings, $8.00 $5 50 L values Underwear and Hosiery Ladies’ Form Fit, ribbed silk and wool Union Sits, $3.50 and $4 val- ues, NOW............ $2'15 " Ladies fine ribbed Union nits, $2 25 and $2.50 values.......$1'35 Lades velvet fleeced Union Suits, $1 val- 75c Fine ribbed Vests and E::ts, $1.75 val- $1.05 Fine ribbed Vests and Pants, $1.50 val- 85c ues... Children’s ribbed Union Suits, 65¢c and 75c vnlue’s 350 ghlgiren’s fleeced Vests an rawers, 30c, 85¢ and 40c w;aluqs...zoc Children’s ribbed Wool Vests and Drawers flleeced Hose, 50c kind Cashmere = and fleeced Hose. kind Children’s Cashmere Hose 50¢ kind Chilhren’s 25¢ fleeced and Cashmere Hose that the heaviest donater, the Be- midji Townsite company, suggested that that the money be devoted to advertising and boosting: Bemidji; and that he thought the wisest thing to do was not to distrub the funds, but to use them for promot- ing the best interests of the city. Al H. Jester, secretary of the commercial club, spoke at some length along the line of getting together, and took a strong stand against what he termed a “knocker.” He said he had no object in view in being secretary of the Bemidji Com- mercial club except to gennerally boost Bemidji and Beltrami county which would benefit his own property, on Lake Plantagnet, where he oper- ated a summer resort. “Get together and push the knocker off the board,” was Mr. Jester’s advice. T. ]J. Burke thought every citizen of Bemidji should be a member of the commercial club, and all should be a self-constituted committee of “boosters,” and get into the club and have a say as to what should be done. It was decided that a membership soliciting committee of five should be selected by the club at the an- nual meeting, which will be held in the near future; and President Brooks stated that it would be the aim of the club to hold regular meetings every thirty days hereafter. Mayor J. C. Parker (who had just been sworn into office) came into the meeting and was called on for a talk. The new mayor said he was for co-operation and getting together of everyone and every interest in the city, to the mutual benefit of all. He was confident that when the sawmills had csased to cut timber in Bemidji, they would never be missed, as the city would have advanced as a leading manufacturing and shipping center, and a central mar- ket for ‘agricultural and diary pro- ducts that would insure the perman- ent, prosperous growth of the entire community. " He wanted the city council and the commercial club to get more closely together, and the result would be the very best city in the state outside of the twin cities and Duluth, because of the natural loca- tion and having for inhabitants a class of boosters and hustlers that would push the city forward, The mayor predicted that Lake Bemidji would soon be boulevarded around its entire shore length; and that it would be but a few years, at the longest, when a paying street railway would encircle the lake shore, giving this place the premier advantages for a splendid summer resort. Prof. Harry Masten spoke a word concerning the band and his efforts to give Bemidji an up-to-date musical organization, and the desire to get new unlforms; and told the meeting that he was receiving all kinds -of substantial encouragement in his efforts, which was duly appreciated by the band members and himself The meeting adjourned, after there had been a general expression of loyalty to the commercial club and several new members had been added during the meeting. Notice to Brothers of David. The regular meeting of the Brother- hood of David, which was to be held on next Wednesday has been post- poned until Friday. On the evening of that day we will meet at the home of Mr. I. B. Olson, corner of Sth street and Beltrami avenue. On that date you are requested to be present as there will be much import- ant business to transact. BOCK BEER AND EXTRACT OF 3 MALT. Its the kind that instils vigor and energy into the blood of the system. ~ A fresh supply just received. Can be had in pint bottles by the case delivered to your door. Phone your order to 302. Come to Presbyterian supper at Odd Fellows Hall Friday evening, served from 5 to 8 o’clock. A box of McDonald’s chocolates with 25 cts. cash Want ads, such as Eor rent, For sale, Wanted to trade, Help wanted, Wanted to buy, etc., all next week. Farmers. We offered prizes of $5.00, $3.00 and $2.00 for best exhibit of corn, grasses and grain, both threshed and in straw—Exhibits to be delivered to W. G. Schroeder’s store, Bemidji, not later than Wednesday noon, March 8th. These exhibits are for the St. Paul conservation congress, March 16-19, 1910. —W. G. Schroeder, —A. H, Jester, Committee Commercial Club. YESTERDAY'S ELECTIONS. At Nymore.—There was a spirited contest over the selection of village officers, the election resulting in the selection of the following: Presi- dent, O. ]J. Tagley; trustees, A. Krog, Charles Schmidt, W. Guy; recorder, Peter Wold; treasurer, Willis Nye; justices, Willis Nye, M. E. Current; constable, H. Greenfield. At Cass Lake.—The election here resulted in a big fight over the “wet” and “‘dry” proposition and also for the selection of the village officers and resulted as follows: License carried, by a vote of 186 to 103. President, D. F. Dumas; trusteés, H. recorder, A. F. Ittner; treasurer,]. F. B. Neils; justice, Frank Ives; con- stable, R. Koehn. At Bazley'—Bagley went “‘wet,” by 11 majority, and the following officers were elected: President Oscar Barness; trustees, H. E. Foss, Gilbert Olson, Sam Bugge; recorder, H. D. Courtney; treasurer, Henry Huseby; justice, Charles Perkins; constable, August Blomquist. Mr. Barness’ election was on a disputed vote. Blackduck Township.—Super- visor, V.. J. McManus; clerk, Charles H. Johnson; treasurer, A. -C. Forsyth; justice, Dave Ruthford; constable, L. Lodwell. Farris.—President, David Stone; trustees, Louis Zopf, Paul Johnson, Ole K. Johnson; recorder, N. L. Nelson; treasurer, W. E. Heathcote; constables, Emil Ersbo, Robert Bevers; assessor, D. K. Carpenter. Wilton—President, T. J. Brennan; trustees, George LaTullipe, M. A. Dahl, Albert Martin; treasurer, M. A. Rognlien; recorder, A. A. Dahl; justice, J. M. Watkins; constable, W. D. Foote. Fowlds—President, William Betts; councilman, August Christengon, P. A. Hoffman, William Iverson; recorder, Joe Anderson; treasurer, F. H. Lambert; constable, Matt Jones; justice, John Kleven. Lammers Tcewnship.—Supervisor, Andrew Larson; clerk, John A. Thoren; treasurer, Mike Wold; justice, John A. Thoren and P.J. Rock; constables, Joseph Lindell and Ed. Lindell;road overseer, district 1, Joseph Lindell; district 2, C. M. Peterson; district 3, Charles Lind- gren,— Eckles Township. — Supervisor, Lars Emberland; clerk, Frank Patter- son; treasurer, Malvin Dahl; justice, Moses Burnham; constables, Lars Christenson and Henry Anderson; road overseer, district 1, George L. Carter, George Lydick, D. Jones:‘ JOHN C. PARKER ASSUMES THE NEW DUTIES OF MAYOR Makes Ringing Speech, Advoecating Co-operation and Har- mony in Advancing City’s Sworn in; New The new council opened its first meeting Tuesday The meeting was presided over by vice- chairman J. S.”"Hansen. It wasde- cided to transact only the business that was absolutely necessary. On account.of the mass meeting held evening. Interests.—New Aldermen Officers Chosen. two of which were our depots. He stated it was a shame to take a lady to either of these stations to board any of the night trains and that one thing we need, and need badly, was new railroad stations. Mayor Parker wished it under- stood that the saloons in this city would all be treated alike, and iexpected each and every ome of i them to live up to the state laws, JOHN C. PARKER, Bemidji's New Mayor. in the opera house room last evening, the council was anxious to adjourn to allow its members to attend this meeting. The new officers for the coming year were chosen as follows: City attorney, Graham M. Tor- Tance; city physician, -Dr.. L..A. Ward; street commissioner, William ‘Hazen,; chief of police, Allen Benner; partolmen, Julius Dahl, George Denley and D. E. Smith. The clerk of the water and light commission was not chosen owing to a tie vote between E. J. Gould and Louis Eckstrom. This matter will be taken up at the council meeting next Monday night. The new mayor, John C. Parker, was present at the ;meeting and gavea decidely interesting talk to the council. The council chamber was packed from door to door. Mr. Parker stated that he stood for the future up-building of the City of Bemidji; that he was in favor of boulevarding the lakeshore drive and sincerely hoped that the city council would work in harmony with the commercial club. He mentioned the fact that there were a number of “hell-holes” in the city, | closing their places of business on {Sunday and at 11 o’clock of each ‘yweek day. { One thing we must do in this city j | is to prohibit the spitting on side- jwalks. We must have a cleaner and better city. Inconnection with this, Mr. Parker gave several illustrations and stated that this must be strictly adhered to. He touched upon the sub- ject of new appointments, etc., and ;i stated that perhaps some thought that the appointments might have ’been different and better, but in his J. P. POGUE, The Retiring Mayor. judement he did what he deemed best and would continue to conduct the affairs of this city in this manner. He stated: “I have made mistakes in hiring lumberjacks and when I find that I have mistaken the man, I ‘fire’ him, and I intend to conduct the city’s affairs on this same plan. I am for Bemidji first, last and all the time, and trust that I may work in har. mony with its representatives.” Mr. Parker made many friends and gained the confidence of all who heard him and will without doubt make one of the best mayors Be- midji has ever had. Brennan; district 2, Henry Anderson; district 3, Moses Burnham; district 4, William West. . The Pioneer has been’ unable to get further details from yesterday’s elections than given above, except ina few particulars. At Kelliher, A. A, McGill was elected president of the village council. W. H. Rice was chosen president of the council at Tenstrike. Mayor John McDougald was re-elected president, at Blackduck. Grand Rapids went “wet,” by a a large majority, as did also Bigfork, a place north of Deer River. It is said that many of the towns in the Red River Valley near Crooks. ton voted no license. The Admission is 35 cents; Ohikiren 20 cents E ANTON SANNES, the well known and famous Scandinavian Mimic, Actor and Commedian. Anton Sannes will appear at the Oity Opera House, Friday Eve., Mech. 11 His wonderful power of transformation makes him the most popular entertainer upon the American stage today and you should not fail to see and hear him on-this occasion. If you are troubled with a serious attack of dyspepsia or ingrowing grouch you should not fail to attend his performance. ‘He . is a veritable laugh producer. “ 3