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THE QUAKER DRAWING LARGE GROWDS AT THE ARMORY HALL EVERY EVENING They give a big free show. Hun- dreds of people are buying the won- derful Quaker remedies. Floyd Sherk of Bemidji was relieved of a large tape worm measuring fifty feet, in just a few hours. Mrs. Lilly was cured of an old voricos ulcer pains after a few treat- ments of the Quaker Oil. Mr. Camp that runs the shoe shinning parlor was just about ready to go to the hospital with an old running sore, caused by wearing an artificial limb for the last six years, after one night’s treatment of the Quaker remedies removed all DOCTORS AR soreness, and satisfied. He has found a remedy at last that will per- form a cure. Mr. Witmore of Roseau atter loos- ing weight for the last two years, and doctored, and tried so many different remedies, found after five week’s treatment of the Quaker Remedies has gained four pounds. Mr. John Nosden restored his hearing so he could hear a whisper, after using the Quaker Oil. Doctors Oftice hours 10 to 12 and 2 to 4 at Armory building. Respectfully, 0Old Quaker Doctor. New-Gash-Want-Rats ',-Cent-a-Word EVERY HOME HAS A WANT AD For Rent--For Sale--Exchange --Help Wanted--Work Wanted --Etc.--Etc. HELP WANTED. WANTED—Able bodied men be- tween the ages of 18 and 35, who are permanant residents of the city of Bemidji to enlist in Company K Minnesota National Guard: For further information call on Captain Otto at the post- office. Chamber maid wanted and to wait on table one hour at meal time. Wages $20.00 per month, Palace Hotel, Blackduck. WANTED—Boy to take care of wash room and shining stand, at Markham hotel. WANTED—Lady stenographer of fair education. Address box 501 Bemidji Minn. WANTED—Good girl for general house work. Mrs. H. W. Bailey 605 Minnesota. WANTED —Girl for general house work. Mrs. Molander, 1118 Bemidji avenue, WANTED—Lady cook. Apply Star Theater. WANTED—Bellboy at Brinkman hotel. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—18 foot gasoline launch in first class shape. One of the best boats on Lake Be- midji, 4 horse Cushman engine as good as new, Good speed. Inquire Chas. A. Collins, FOR SALE OR TRADE—Choice Nymore Lots; for price and par- ticulars write to —J. L. Wold, Twin Valley, Minn. Two choice lots for sale at a snap if taken at once, Call at go7 Minn. ave., or 116 3rd street. FOR SALE;—3 good heaters; one medium size and two large stoves. Inquire at Pioneer office. FOR SALE—My residence, corner Seventh St. and America Ave. J. S. Hanson. MISCELLANEOUS Meoney to loan on farm lands, no delay. Address P. O. box 405 SPORTING NOTES | Standing of tfis flluhs] American Association Won Lost Pet St. Paul. . ..18 5 .783 Minneapolis 14 8 .636 Columbus 12 12,500 Toledo. .10 13 435 Louisville 10 13 .435 Indianapolis .9 12 429 Kansas City : 12 .400 Milwaukee . 12 .333 American League Won Lost Pect Philadelphia oo 12 4 .750 Cleveland .. 12 6 .667 Detroit. ... 7 .650 New York. ..9 7 .563 Boston .. 10 474 9 470 Washington .. 6 17 273 St. Louis ... .3 13 187 New York . Pittsburg .. 7 .650 Philadelphia 7 .588 Chicago . . 10 8 .556 Cincinnati . 8 8 .500 Boston .. 7 11 .389 Brooklyn “ 7 12 .368 St. Louis ... 5 12 .316 Yesterda Results. American Association Columbus 0—Minneapolis 2 Toledo 5—St. Paul 2. Louisville 3—Kansas City 2 Indianapolis 11-Milwaukee 7. American League ‘Washington —Chicago Rain. N. Y. 2—Detroit 0 St. Louis 3—Boston 10 National League. Chicago 4—N. Y. 3. Pittsburg —Brooklyn Rain. Boston —St. Louis Wet. Philadelphia— Cincinnati — Rain. Shock at San Domingo. San Domingo, May 12.—A severe earthquake shock was felt here at 3 3 o’clock this morning. There Jwas no loss of life nor damage of property in the city but reports from the interior have not been received. Cement Work Done. Cement walks laid and all kinds of cement work done and guaran- Bemidji, Minn, sautiful GIVEN BIG REE SHOW TONIGHT Armory Hall teed. Telephone 470, Nels Loitved Silverware AWAY WILLOW CITY MaN HANGED HIMSELF Despondency Over Loss of Wife and Children Caused John Potvin to Commit Suicide. Willow City, N. D,, May 12— John Potvin, a well-to-do farmer, living two miles north of this city, committed suicide this afternoon by hanging himself from a beam in his barn, Despondency over the death ot his wife, who died two years ago, and the scattering ot his children, is supposed to be the cause of his rash act, as he was in gaod financial circum- stances, Hhis feeble, old father found his body cold in death at 4 o’clock this afternoon. Rainy River Boom Cases Ended. The long dispute over theso-called Rainy River boom cases, which in- volved the right of the state over the Rainy River, was ended by a recent decision of Judge B. F. Wright of the district court in the last two cases brought in this argument. Three cases were brought by the Rainy River Lumber company against the Namakin and the Shevlin-Mathieu Lumber companies. The first one was tried last fall be- fore a jury, a verdict being returned in favor of the plaintiff. The second and third cases were tried recently before Judge Wright at Minneapolis, Steenerson & Loring of Crookston and W. E. Dodge of Minneapolis appearing for the plain- tiff, while C. J. Rockwood and R. J. Powell of Minneapolis and Spooner & Brown of Bemidji conducted the defense. The last two cases were decided in favor of the defendants. FINE TRIP FOR REV. WHITE, Rev. and Mrs. S. E. P. White are to enjoy a delightful trip to the At- lantic Coast. Mr. Whitz has been appointed a member of the commis- sion of the Adams Presbytery to the one hundred and twenty second general assembly of the Presbyterian church of the United States, which will be held at Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 18-31. Mr. and Mrs. White will leave Be- midji next Monday morning, going direct to Atlantic City by the way of Philadelphia. They will spent two or three weeks on the coast and then go to New York City. On the return trip they will visit at Balti- more, Washington, D. C. and Pitts- burg, Mr. White having two brothers at the latter city. Continuing home- ward they will stop at Ashland, Ohio, Reverend White’s old home, at Fort Wayne, Indiana, where they will visit with relatives and with another brother at Warsaw, Ind. From Chicago they will take passage on one of the big steamers and return home by the lake route and Duluth. The White children will visit, during the absence of their parents, with Miss McClellan at the Freeze farm two miles east of this city. It is expected that Mrs. White's health will be considerably improved by this trip. Compliments Program. A. G. Rutledge, who has just com- pleted a program and souvenir book- let for the July firemen’s tournament in this city, received the following letter from the advertising manager of the F. A. Patrick wholesale dry- goods house at Duluth: “Mr. A. G. Rutledge, “Bemidji, Minhesota. “Dear Mr. Rutledge: out for the firemen’s tournament reached us this morning and we | hasten to send you our hearty con- gratulations on your book success. We have seen a good many such |} books but think that in interest and illustration of materials yours is by far the best we have ever seen. “Wishing you a very large and jovial time at Bemidji July 4 to 7, we beg to remain, “Very truly yours, “F. A. Patrick & Co. “Per Alfred Hanchett. *Advertising Manager.” | i Strike Is Ended. Winnipeg, Man., May 12.—The six weeks’ strike of the coal miners at the collieries of the Canadian Con- solidated Coal company at Frank, Alberta, was ended today by an advancement of wages to the men. Work was resumed in all the mines. Twelve hundred men are affected. Six Final Proofs. Anton Oleson, Olgar Brandin and August Thorp, hcmesteaders in the vicinity of Battle River, made-final proof before Clerk of Court Rhoda yesterday. Amund Jacobson, Mike Maus and Henry H. Haley, also of Battle River, recently proved up on his claim. Edward Odegard, who has made his home in Aberdeen, S. D. is in the city. He is here to urge the completion of the old Lumberman’s Bank Building, which is being remodeled, and is to be used for store purposes. M'r. Odegard is a member of the new clothing firm which'is to occupy the old bank building. The firm name will be Madson, Odegard & Co., who will put in a full line of The excel- i lent book which you have just gotten ! clothing, shoes and furnishing goods. Mr. Madson, whose home is in Mentor, Minn., has a large acquaint- ance in Bemidji. MANY INDIANS ARE WEARING BLANKETS Bismarck, N. D., May 12.—The federal court will convene here in the morning and as usual there are a large number of Indians to be seen on the street and it appéars that this year there are an unusually large number of them who have come in their blankets. Men, women and children dressed in the brightest of colors paraded the streets last evening. Most of the cases in which the Indians are interested are where the sale of liquor on the reservation is charged. There are two casesto be called in which the N, P. is facing heavy damage charges. Judge Page Morris, of Duluth, whois to preside for Judge Amidon, will arrive in the morning. Pioneer Advertising Good. “Pioneer - advertising is good,” said James Given of the Given Hardware company this morning. “I found that watch which I lost and advertised for in last evening’s Pioneer.” BLACKDUCK Blackduck, May 12— (Special pondence of the Pioneer.) - J. M. Reed and Bunn T. Wilson attended court in Bemidji last weck. A social dance was held in the city hall last Friday night. Masten's Orchestra from Bemidji furnisned the music. C. W. Jewett came up from Bemidji Monday for a couple of days’ stay. The Bijou threatre, owned by Jewett and Sherberg, has been leased by E. Ned- rey who will continue the moving picture show during the summer. Mrs. B. T. Wil- son presides at the piano and her sister, Mrs. [Holmes sings at each performance. Dr. J. C. Koch weut down to Bemidji last Monday morning. The graduation exercises for the eighth grade will be held on Friday evening, June 3. An interesting program is being arranged. corres- 115 Third Street MOUNT VERNON Indestructibility and intrinsic value alone may appeal to a’ few, but the purchaser as a rule has grown more exacting as to design of Sterling Silver Tableware than ever before. ! Mount Vernon Pattern is pleasing and satisfying to the most critical- We carry a very large assortment in Fine Sterling Silverware in all the Better Brands and Exclusive Patterns. We buy in large quantitios direct from the factory and save you’the Middle Man’s Profit. Hand Engraving on any article purchased of us, free of charge. Geo. T. Baker & Co. Manufacturing Jeweler Near the Lake Dr. E. S. Fowler, tormerly located here, was up from his home at Staples last week to look after his property here. The Fred G. Conrad company, which| presented Monto Cristo at the city hall on Monday night, was one of the best lhalé ever visited Blackduck. Each member of | the company was good, although W. H. Lembe, as Edmund Dante far surpassed them all. Janitor Ebner was on the sick list last} week. Miss Olive Curtisreturned Monday even- ing from an over Sunday visit in Bemidji. “The Y.L. B. of young ladies succeeded | in raising $60 on their “Tag Day" recently. ! Will Zimmerman moved his family to! Floodwood last week. He expects to run a bowling alley and billiard hall. I The many friends of Dr. Fred Ghostly | § were shocked upon receiving the news of | | Dr.|g his sudden death last Tuesday. Ghostly. who was formerly located here, who was recently called to International | Falls, to assist Dr. R. H. Monahan in the | hospital. While on a two weeks’ visit to his parents at Anoka, he was attacked | by typhoid fever, and succumbed. His wife Dr. Mary Ghostly was with him. Mrs. JAM. Reed, accompanied by her mother from St. Paul, was down from St. Paul, was down from Funkley Satur- day and were guests at the C. W. Dudley home. The Scandinavian Ladies’ Aid met at the home of Mrs. Henry Dahlstul Thursday afternoon. The Lincoln Study Club held their regu- lar meeting Monday evening at the home ! of Mrs. J. C. Parker. Dr. J. M. Freeburg drove the “Pioneer” car up from Bemidji last Monday. C. G- Johnson of Bemidji and Dr. Koch made the trip with him and report that the work on the roads is progressing nicely and the roads should be in pretty good condition by the middle of summer. The Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid society will be entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Eugene Smith. FOR SATURDAY SALE Phone 33, or call at The Bemidji Provision Co. Schroeder & Marin For Saturday only, we are offering you the following goods at special prices: 9 bars Laundry Soap 1 peck of Apples. 4 pkgs, Soda.. 3 pkgs. Quaker Corn Flakes 3 1bs. Choice Dry Peaches 3 cans hand packed Tomatoes 3 cans Fancy Sweet Corn 3 cans Extra Fancy June Peas 25¢ can Muscat Grapes....... 25¢ can Green Gage Plums 25¢ can Lemon Clihg Peaches 1 qt. glass jar Queen Olives ’ 20 lbs. Choice Prunes .95¢ Whole Head Rice (an exceptional value) per b ..5¢ Fresh Strawberries, Radishes, Lettuce, Onions, Toma- toes, Pineaples, Celery, Cucumbers, Rhubarb, Bananas, Oranges and Apples. For Health and Pure Food use our Mascot Flour—*It Never Disappoints.” We are sole agents for this won- derful bread maker, and will cheerfully refund the full price paid for every sack that does not give the best of -gatisfaction. The Bemidii Provision Co. 304 Third St. Phone 33 11} ...25¢ .25¢ .25¢ .25¢ 25¢ ...26¢ .20¢ .20¢ .20¢ ..36¢ Subscribe For The Pioneer sort. No. NOTE—From day fo day you will read in these columns articles entitled “Truth." these remarks are addressed. Weigh well every word contained in these stories. It may mean much to you to follow us as we go along. All that is asked is your time for just a few moments. We thank you. J Lest you take alarm at this invasion of your innocent seclusion, we will remind you of the anecdote of the man who tried to give away good English sovereigns, and nobody would take any of them. human nature, stood at the busiest hour of the day at the corner of London Bridge, with a big pewter dish full of genuine gold sovereigns in his hand. Rattling the gold alluringly in the pewter, he besought all who passed to take one—no strings to it of any But one and all either stared increduously, frowned suspiciously, or smiled know- .ingly, and passed on unenriched. At the end of the hour, the gentleman who knew human nature, had just as many Sovereigns in his dish as when he started, and the other party to the wager had to pay up. On a wager, this We know that if you had been one of the English crowd you would have left with all the English sovereigns laid safely away in the folds of your garments. reason for addressing you in person. Would you be rich‘i’ S Then join us in our great undertaking 1 It is to you, dear reader gentleman, relying on his knowledge of This is our .