Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 2, 1910, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONE VOLUME 7. NUMBER 296. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 2, 1910. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. OPPERTUNITY WEEK ENDS AT TEN 0'CLOCK TONIGHT Have You Secured A Book of Five Yet And Obtained the 7000 Extra Votes it Entitles You to? If not you have 'til Ten 0’clock Tonight in which to do it. Tarry not Lest this Oppor- tunity Slips Through Your Fingers. Ten o’clock tonight will see the end of “Opportunity Week” and end the 7000 extra votes that will be given on every ‘‘Book of Five” New Six Months Subscriptions to the Daily Pioneer. This offer POSI- TIVELY WILL NOT BE RE- PEATED. Strike while the iron is hot for this is the only opportunity yon will get to secure an extra vote certifi- cate for 7000 extra votes for Five New Six Months Subscriptions. Today is the last of ‘“‘Oppor- tunity Week” for at ten o’clock tonight it closes and the 7000 extra votes offered for each “Book of Five”” New Six Months Subscriptions ends. Have you secured a ‘‘Book” yet? It is not too late if you havent. You surely have five friends you can turn to and get a Six Months Subscription to the Daily Pioneer. Don’t hesitate. He who hesitates is lost. Be not with the fallen, but be like Ceaser when he said: ‘I came, I saw, I conquered.” Have you conquered? Have you secured a “Book of Five’” and placed yourself among the leaders? White Streak. The competation for the Grand Prize value $1,050, is growing brisker every day and the leading candidates are wearing confident but rather grim cmiles when they drop in to poll their votes. They Have you seen all the people that|feel that the time is growing short have promised you their subscrip- tions? Look over your list and make sure. If you havn’t, now is the ap- pointed time of all times to see them. Explain to them all about the *“Book of Five” and just how bad you need their subscription (that they have already promised you) to help you complete the “Book” you have un- der way perhaps or complete it if that be the case. and they are beginning to “lather.” But they show no signs of loosing heart. Every mother’s daughter of them is bound to win and they are fighting for this splendid prize, a bet- ter one than has never been offered a as prize in any newspaper contest. The candidates feel that the special ballot means a whole lot to them and they are pulling every wire to win it, and then some more. They We Are Not Too Persistent In our efforts to convince our customers concerning the merit of Adler’s Collegian Clothes we never resort fo persistent tactics; we know they are the best clothes America produces. We know you will agree with us, after the simple test of wear, that you have never bought a suit or an overcoat which gave you so much satisfac- tion. Our idea is, to show judge of their merit for yourself. We will be pleased to wait up- on you; we will tell you all the good fea- tures of this famous make, but we will not be over-persistent in our efforts to make a FaS}ll..OIlS are ready for your judgment. you the clothes, and let you O'LEARY-BOWSER 0. BEMIDJI, MINN. feel that they must get the votes and to get the votes that they must have the subscriptions for this is the only thing that will pull down the prze. Pass Not This Opportunity By. As we have stated repeatedly before we state again.—This offer will not be repeated. So put in your best licks now while they count for so much. A little effort will secure you a reserve of 7000 votes which you may turn in at any time and take the lead or hold until the last of the contest to poll. Those who fail to take advantage of this special offer will loose one of the best chances of the Contest, but the offer of the 7000 vote ballot still remains good, that is, 'til ten o’clock tonight so make the most of the time that is left you and pile up your votes. Yesterday a bunch of votes fora Bemidji lady came to the Contest Department by mail from Spokane, Wash., These were sent in by a crowd of Bemidji People out there who happened to chance to see her name in a copy of the Pioneer as a candidate in this contest. Her name was on one of the first lists published and had been dropped back to the waiting list, but it is there no longer. This is the second instance of votes coming from a distance, as the result of seeing a candidate’s name. These incidents show the importance of having your name show up prominently. If you are near the top your friends say “push it along itis a good thing”, but if you are at the rear they are more likely to say ‘‘what's the use?” Publicity pays, mind you. It is the life and soul of business, and vote getting is a form of busi- ness. Advertise yourself, come out of your hole and show yourself as a winner and get to the top of the vote column. There is yet plenty of time to ‘make yourself a winner and there are the same number of good prizes to be gained as there were at tne start. The special 7000 vote offer is open until ten o’clock tonight, if you should get five new six months subscriptions or their equivalent the 7000 vote ballot will be credited to your score. The Capitol Prize. 'f'he Capital Prize of the Bemidji Pioneer’s Mammoth Contest for the ladies of the Northland is a $1050 [Continued on Page 2.] Mrs. F. Taber Dead. Word has been received from Waterloo, Iowa, that Mrs. F. Taber of this ¢ity died in Water- loo, Thursday night, death having been expected for a week past. Mrs, Taber has been afflicted with cancer for some time past, and although everything possible was done for her relief, no cure could be found and Mrs. Taber went to Waterloo to spend her last days. Mr. and Mrs. Taber and their two sons, Ludin and Edward, came to Bemidji two years ago, from the Taber farm near Maltby, having moved to Maltby from Waterloo, Iowa. Mrs. Taber is survived by her husband and two sons. The funeral will be held at Water- loo tomorrow. Memorial services will be conducted at the Bemidji Baptist church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock. Nearly One Half Million. Today the First National Bank of Bemidji is publishing its financial report. The report shows that the deposits’of the bank have practically reached the half million mark. Since the publication of the last report; about two months ago, the deposits in this bank have grown in round numbers approximately $87,000. There is no surer sign- of prosperity for Bemidji and the sur- rounding country than this. The report appears on another page in this paper and will be read with much interest. ATTENTION, FIREMEN! Every member of the Bemidji fire department, both honorary-and active, is urged to be at the: council chambers, in the city hall, at 2:30 p. m. tomorrow (Sunday) for the purpose of being photographed in ‘a group.. This is important. N —Earl Gejl, Chief: Bailey has remained about stationary ANNUAL BALL GIVEN BY €0. K WAS BI6 SUCCESS Decorations, Music and All Appoh;i- ments Were of a High Degree of Perfection. The boys of Company K scored a decided social success with their annual ball, given at the Armory last night, and thev were the re- cipients of many sincere congratu- lations on the very complete manner in which every detail of the dance was carried out. Comfort for guests was the main thought of those in charge of the ball; and all who entered the big red-white and blue dance hall were at once made to feel “at home” and every attention was given to guests. The decorations were simply grand. The members of the decora- tions committee had worked diligent- ly for more than a week, and their efforts were highly pleasing. The national colors were woven together in such a manner that intense patriotism lurked in the fold of every piece of cloth and every string of the colored paper. Professor Harry Masten and his unexcelled full orchestra were on hand early, and for an hour prior to the opening of the the ball rendered some very choice concert selections. The crowd began to arrive early, and when the new grand march rang out through the ball there was a gay assemblage of beautifully gowned women and handsomely uniformed men, the conventional black mingl- ing with the blue of ¥Uncle Sam.” The new march “Our Third Annual M. N. G.,” composed espec: ially for the occasion by Prof. Masten, proved a. big hit. with the the crowd. The dances were called in quick succession and the orchestra was kept buey all night; in fact, so determined was the crowd to have all the dancieg possible that it was necessary to hold the music for two extra hours, Punch was served in the “can- teen,” under the supervision of Clyde Péck and Tom Newton; and with the cozy corner provided for resting, the arrangements were com- plete. The musical drill was given with a precision that met with the hearty applause and the boys who partici- pated were given a rousing cheer when they finished. The drill was given by Kenneth Kelly, director, following participants: Ralph Lycan, Cleve King, Lee King, Barney Erickson, Raymond Kreatz, William Russell, Louis Larsen, Lloyd Carle- ton, William McDonald, Scott Stewart, Warren Gill, Clyde Peck. At eleven o’clock the lights in the hall were turned off, with the excep- tion of the “spot light,” and Hallan Huffman = sounded “taps” The spot light was centered on the beautiful decorated piece at the front end of the hall, where a draped pic- ture of the late Governor stood out in relief from among a bank of red, white and blue colors and flags. The effect was very beautiful and the sentiment affected the - entire crowd. : Captain Otto was present and approved heartily of the manner in which the entire affair had been managed by the following com- mittees: Invitation—Alex Doran, chair- man; Warren Gill, William Russell, Scott Stewart, Ralph Lycan, Hallan Hoffman. Reception—Kenneth Kelley, chairman; Barney Erickson, Harry Geil, George ‘Baker, Ted Getchell, Lloyd Carleton. Decorat- ing—Scott Stewart, chairman; Ralph Lycan, William McDonald, Cleve King, Barney Erickson, Hallan Huffman, Kenneth Kelley, William Russell, James Halleday, George Mayer. " Floor—L. E. Lloyd, Lee King, -George Mayer, Raymond Kreatz, Warren Gill, Del Burgess, S, A.i Cutter. Refreshment—Lee King, Ralph Lycan, Cleve King, Lous Larson, Clyde Peck. Judge H. W. Bailey Had Sinking Spell. The condition of Judge H. W. for several days past. The judge, however, had a slight sinking spell early this afternoon; and Dr. Gilmore, the attending physician, stated that the judge was rallying somewhat from the spell, this afternoon. DOINGS IN THE VARIOUS CHURGHES OF THE GITY Hours of Worship and Subjects of Ser- mons fo Be Delivered in the City Sunday. Episcopal—Services will be held in the I. O, O. F. hall at 8 p. m., con- ducted by Rev. H. F. Parshall. Sunday school at 4 p. m. Norwegian Lutheran—There will be service in the morning at 10:30. Immediately after the service there will be Norwegian and English Sunday school and Bible class. Evening service at 8 o'clock. Presbyterian—Morning worship at 11. This will be our quarterly communion service, at which we desire to see all members. Bible class and Sunday school at12:15. Young people’s service at 7. Even- ing at 8. This will be a service for the young especially. Subject, “The Young Man Who Fell Asleep.” The young people are cordially invited to be present. Strangers and visitors to our city always find a welcome with us. Baptist—Men’s Bible class 10:00. morning service 11:00—Please be on time; subject, “Ultimate Victory.” Remembering the Lords death at the morning service. Sunday school 12:15. Memorial service, the late Mrs. Taber,at 3 p. m. B.Y. P, U. 7; Mr. H. E. Rice Pres.of the society leader. Evening service with song and sermon, 8:00; subject, “‘The Closed Door.” The choir wiil sing a special number both morning and evening. Methodist—On Sunday the regular services of the Methodist Episcopal church will be held in the Masonic hall. The service in the morning will be communion service, and will commence at 11 o’clock. The sacrament of baptism will be admin- istered, and there will be a reception of new members. An urgent appeal is made here to all the members and adherants of the congregation to try and be present at this service. The regular service of the evening will commence at 8 o’clock. Sabbath school at 12 o’clock. The devotional service of the Epworth League meets at 7 o’clock. Everyone who has no church home is cordially invited to attend our service, and all will be royally received. POSTOFFICE RECEIPTS FOR YEAR SHOW AN INCREASE Postmaster Erickson Is Confident That Receipts for the Ensuing Year Will Be Very Materially Added to, Under Fine Conditions. There is no surer indication of the financial and commercial pros- perity of any community than an increase each succeeding year in the postoffice receipts; and in this re- spect the City of Bemidji has made rapid strides to the front, as shown by the official reports of postmaster Erickson, which are filed with the postal authorities at Washington. The fiscal year which ended the night of March 31, showed that A. R. ERICKSON, Postmaster of Bemi during the past twelve months the receipts of the Bemidji postoffice were $17,064.87—and a portion of this twelve months was not -at all favorable for increased receipts. For-the “corresponding- year pre- vious, the receipts of the local post- office were $16,740.33. The increase for the past fiscal year' over the previous fiscal year was $324.64. During the - year previous a primary and a general election was held, during which time the receipts of the office were increased from $1500 to' $2000, according to an estimate made by Postmaster Frickson, from the sale of stamped envelopes and stamps to candidates in sending circular letters through the mails and the usual increase of mail matter during such time. This would make the increase of this year over the naturally normal receipts of the previous year $1800 to $2300, at which showing the local postal corps are exceedingly well pleased. Speaking of the coming year, Post- master Erickson says: “With very bright prospects for increased commercial and industrial activity in Bemidji, I am confident that the receipts of the Bemidji postoffice will be very materially increased during the coming year. The coming of the Soo railway, and the establishment of several new in- dustries, insure increased business; and with a primary and general election on, I am fairly certain that the receipts of our postoffice will, during the next twelve months, be increased from $17,064.87 to $20,- 000, at least.” There have have some substantial changes in the service at the local postoffice during the past year, chief among which was the in- stallation of the all-night mail ser- vice was installed September 16, and through it, mail is gathered and mailed out and received from the night trains and distributed into the boxes during the night, making a great convenience for those who have lock boxes and desire their mail on time. The following constitute the corps of employes connected with the Bemidji postoffice: A. R. Erickson, postmaster; A, E, Otto, assistant postmaster; S. A. Cutter, registry clerk; Frank Slipp, chief mail clerk; distributing clerks, Edwin Gould and Albert Wirt; window clerk, George Ellitson city carrier, District No. 1, Harry F. Geil; District No. 2, Jno. Cobb; District No. 3, Dennis Considine; substitute, S. E. Horlocker. Department messenger, John Plummer; Rual mail carrier, Routé No. 1, Ralph L. Glover; Route No. 2, O. S. Husett. Janitor, Sam Back, Republican State Convention Will Be Held in St. Paul, June 23. St. Paul, Apzil 2.—(Special to Pioneer.)—The republican state convention will be held in St. Paul June 23. This was decided at a meeting of the republican state central committee which was held at the Merchants Hotel today. There was but little discussion as to the city in which to hold the convention. Additional local matter on last page. all his life in and among mines in the world. d’Alene district. Come and investigate this proposition for and Figures Talk Better than Ads. 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