Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 17, 1910, Page 1

S o RiHNEBETA : , HIZTORICAL i SeCIETY. S THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER. VOLUME 8. NUMBER 246. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY.WENING, DECEMBER 17, 1910. TEN CENTS PER WEEK. NEUMAN TRIUMPHS AS ORATOR: GIRLWINS, T00 Lead in High School Contest to Select Bemidji Representative at Inter- scholastic Meet. ALL FINE MAKE SHOWIMG Se Good That Judges Arrived at Fina] Decision With Much Difficulty— Prizes to be Awarded. At the preliminary declamatory contest, held in the auditorium of the Bemidji high school building, last evening, the winners of the serious selections were: Alfred Neuman, “*The Lance Kanana,” first prize; Lottie Madson, “A Soldier of France” second prize; the humorous, Mona Flesher “The Lady Across the Aisle” first, and James Malone, “In the Toils of the Enemy” second. Only one winner was given first place by each of the three judges, so close was the contest, this being Alfred Neuman. The voice, and manner of this young man was so perfect, that his listeners could not nelp but wonder at his ability. Miss Flesher also, is deserving of special mention. There were nine serious and six humorous contestents on thé pro- gram, and it was the duty of the judges to decide which two were the nearest to being perfect. The judges considered voice, memory, interpre- tation, enuniciation and general ease of the speaker, and as such a large number of the orators went through their parts with hardly a noticeable mistake, this was done with difficulty. Mrs. W. E. Neal, M. ]J. Brown and A. P. Ritchie acted as judges, and their selections met with a general approvement of all pres- ent. Throughout the evening selec- tions were given by the high school orchestra. Fred Chaniber- iain sang1in a rich baritone voice, «Qut in the Deep” and Donald Shannon played ‘“Hyacinthe Polka” a cornet solo, in a manner worthy of comment. ‘The contest last night was for the purpose of selecting orotors to re- present the Bemidji high schoolatthe Interscholastic Dclarmatory contest of northern Minnesota towos to be held in April. There was a small admittance fee charged last evening, the proceeds of which are to be used in the pur- chasing of prizes for the winners of the contest. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Toys in great variety at Peterson’s. We are never too busy to ap- preciate small orders. A. B. Palmer. Dr. E. W, Johnson went to Kelliher last night on a profession- al trip. Mrs. C. W. Jewett of Blackduck arrived in Bemidji this morning and spent the day. George Kinney has returned from the Twin Cities, where he has spent the past two weeks. The largest stock of fruit, nuts and confections for the holidays and every day, at Peterson’s. Tomorrow only the attract’ve half pound boxes of candy you see in our window, only 10c. The Model. S. A’ Paquain arrived in the city today from Turtle River and will spend Sunday with Mrs. Paquain. N. A. Otterstad of Turtle River, was a business visitor in Bemidji to- day, returning to his home this eve- ning. Mrs. Baily-Miller left this morn- ing for St. Paul after having spent the past two weeks here with Mr. Miller. Warner Brandborg, manager of the City Drug Store, spent last eve- ning at Kelliher, re‘urning to Be- midji this morning. A. Gilmour, who is well known in Bemidji and who is manager of the City Drug Store at Kelliher, is ser- ously ill at his home. Miss Clara Bito of Crookston re- turned to her home last night after Led. . bhaving attended the funeral of Mrs. Frank Smith here yesterday. Toys till you can’t rest at Peter- son’s. Miss (iladys Kreatz, who is at tending the Stout Institute at Msnomonie, Wis., is expected home tomorrow to spend her vacation. Mrs. Wilford Vincent of Cass Lake, who hes been the gyest of Mrs, William Clish, 503 Beltrami Ave. for the past week, left for her home this noon. Don’t forget that a bunch of red and white carnations or American Beauty Roses will make a beautiful gift for Christmas. Call the Green- house, Phone 166. John Everson tather of the late Mrs. Frank Smith left last night for his home near Ada, atter hav ing been present at the burial of his daaghter yesterday. You don’t know what an attract- ive proposition we can offer you in the White® Sewing Machine. It’s your time to investigate. — As a Christmas present it can’t be match- We know those who take advan- tages of our candy specials this week appreciate the quality of our goods and will not miss our special tomorrow. The Model, 315 Minu. Ave. We have (3) three men in our employ who are Expert Hand Engravers and we engrave any article purchased of us free of |; charge. Geo. T. Baker & Co. 116 8rd St. Nearthe-lake. The ex- clasive Jewelry Store. One of the busiest places in town these days is the candy kitchens at the Model Bakery, 315 Minnesota Avenue, where hundeeds of pounds of home made candies are being turned out daily to gratify the demand of the Christmas shoppers. The reputation this house has established in the past for a fine line of Christmas candies is too well known by the people of Bemidji to require much comment; nevertheless no one should fail to drop in next week and see the elegant dis- play of Christmas canes, rings, balls and candies of every des- cription, most of which is made up the day it is sold and Santa Claus’ - strenuous work is al- ways made easier by his visit at the Model. BROWN’S BUSY STORE If rush of business is any criterion of prosperity Brown’s Busy Store surely caps the climax. From 7:30 in the morning until nearly midnight this store has been packed with throngs of anx- ious gift buyers. This evening Santa Claus| will return to make the little folks glad. He is continually explaining the working of elec- trical and mechanical toys to them. Holiday Excuision Fares.” To points 1n Michigan and East- ern Canada via The South Shore. Please apply to agents for particu- lars. Fire Department Quarters Being Exten- sively Improved. Bemidji’s new and modern city be ready for occupancy by January 1, 1911. The plaas for the structure were drawn by Harry Reynolds, the while H. F. Bos- Although the original contract called for the completion of the building not later than December 15, Mr. Bosworth has been able to have ' it continued to January 1. local architect, worth, is the contractor. in every re- There are three apartments, consisting of a womans ward, mens ward and a cell room, in which will be placed the steel cages. There will be two cells, and each is to hold two rrisoners. The buildiag is being built of brick, and the floors are to be con- crete. Heavy iron bars have been placed at all windows. 3 Another repair which has long been wanting, but which bas been neglected heretofore, has been at- tended to in the plastering of the city opera house dressing rooms. The condition of these rooms has for several years past been the cause of annoyance. 1 Bemidji is soon to be in a position The jail is modern spect, as well as sanitary. !to boast of the best equipped fire| department in northera Minnesota. Additional space has been given to thé fire apparatus room, and. two' stalls placed therein. :The doors of these stalls are to be antomatic, be- ing worked by electricity. The moment an alarm is sent in, a huge gong rings and the doors are thrown open allowing the horses to take their places beneath the hanging harnesses. The floor of these stalls are concrete and are to be as sani- tary as possible. Baptist. Men’s Bible Class 10. Morning Service 11 (sharp) Subject—"The Supreme need of the Church.” Sun- day schoo!, 12:15. B.Y.P. U. 7. “If we really love Jesus.” Volunteer Meetng, Eveuning service 8. Everybody made wel- come, Scandinavian Lutheran. Services in the morning at 10:30. Sunday school, English and Norweg- ian, at noon. Evening services at 8 o’clock. Swedish Lutheran. Evening services at 7:45. The Sunday school classes will meet at the church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock for Christmas practice. Methodist. The First Methodist Episcopal church will hold services in. the Masonic Temple. Preaching at 10:30 and 7:30. Sunday school at 12, Epworth League at 6:30. Mission- ary Topic, Mrs. Head, leader. Spical music. Evervone invited. Chas. H. Flesher, pastor. ~ Eplscopal. Sunday school at 10:30, services at 8 o’clock. Presbyterian. Services tomorrow will be con- ducted by the pastor. Morning worship at 11. Young People’s meeting at 7. Evening service at 8. Mid-week Prayer service Thurs day eve. at 8. Sunday School will please bear in mind the Christmas offering. jail is nearing completioh and will| NEW JUL READY JAN. 1/GRIPPLED SALVATION [CLEARBOOK IN LIMELIGHT ARMY LASS RETURNS oo roo s o was Captain Kitchner, Who Had Both Arms Broken, Comes to Bemidji to Make Christmas Merry for Poor. SPECIAL MEETING IN HER HONOR Work of Collecting Funds for Holiday CheerBegins Monday-—Several Cases of Destitution Found. Although not yet fully recovered from having both arms broken which resulted frém a fall down a hallway in Minneapolis, Captain Rose Kir- chner, in charge of the Salvation Army barracks in Bemidji, will arrive from St. Paul tonight to renew her work, with' a special effort toward making Cbristmas merry for the poor of the city. Captain Kirchner’s accident took place while. she was attenaing a Salvation Army rally at the Army headquarters in Minneapolis early in November. She opened a door in the hall At an evening meeting. The place was dark and instead of stepping into another room as she bad expected, she stepped off into space at the head of a steep flight of stairs, . Her arrival in Bemidji- will be signalized “tongiht by a special meeting at the Savation Army hall on Minnesota avenue, to 'which the public is invited. Ser- 4 @ 3 #180:4will ‘be held tomorrow; | Sunday-schobl at 2 p. m. and the usual Service at 8 p. m. During the absence of Captain Kirchner, the Bemidji barracks have been in charge of Lieutenant Veach, who will continue to work with the Army here. Several cases of destitution in Be- 4 midji have been brovght to the at- tention of the Army officers. There 8 also some families in Nymore be- ing given assistance. Yarly next week kettle collections will be made on the street, the funds going to make upa Christmas fund o be used wheré the Army officers find deserving persons. SEEKS TO REGOVER $24,000 Rainy River Boom Company in Impor- tant Legal Battle, Before Stanton. Colonel Dodge, of Minneapolis, and Charles Loring, of Crookston, are in Bemidji today as attorney’s in an important proceedings before Judge C, W. Stanton, in the district court, in which the surveyor general of the district of Duluth seeks to re- cover $24,000, from the Rainy River Boom Company Corporation. The case involves the right of the surveyer general to recover fees for services from the Boom company instead of the owner of certain logs. It involves many novel and im- portant legal questions, and will doubtlessly terminate in the su- | preme court. Rossini's Jealousy. Rossini was intolerably jealous of all his musical contemporaries, and particularly of Meyerbeer. In 1836 he heard “The Huguenots,” and on listening to the performance from the beginning to the end he made up his .mind that Meyerbeer had excelled him and determined to -write no more op- eratic music. He lived until 1868, but produced nothing for the lyric stage. His thirty-two years of retirement were spent in the pleasures of a volup- tuary. He was particularly fond of good eating and drinking and as- sembled about him the youngest and gayest society he could attract to his house. For Doctor and More Stores. Clearbrook, Minn., Dec, 17 — Tae first farmers’ institute ever held in this town has come to a successful close and has been a boost to the town and a benefit to the farmers, The institute was underthe direction of E. W, Smith of Parkers Prairie, who was assisted by F. F. Marshall of Grove City. ’ Clearbrook was especially inter- ested in the co-operative argu- ments because the farmers tribu- tary to the town, in conjunction with the erected 3 co-operative creamery and an elevator. business men, have The town of Clearbrook is but three months old. It is in the heart of the agriculture section of Clear- water county, and is already in a flourishing condition. It is on the Soo line between Bemidji and Thief River Falls, It has two grain elevators, 2 feed mill, department store, two general stores, one hardware store, postoffice, newspaper, (the Clearbrook Journal), hotel, restaurant, bank, barber shop, confectionary store, pool hall, meat market, livery stable, lumber yard, blacksmith shop, a fine station, a pumping plant and many fine resi- dences. ) vl The town still needs a doctor, a hospitpal, drug store, machine ware- house, jewelry store; feed store; har- ness shop, real estate office, clothing or furnishing esteblishment and a flour mill. g ) BEMIDJI TO HAVE GYM Meeting Last Night Poorly Attended Bat Otto Continues Work. Although there was only a small attendance at last evening’s meet. ing of those interested in establish- ing an athletic organization in Bemidji, the men present feel that aclub will and should be organ- ized. Captain Otto has become interest- ed in the matter and feels thbat the object in view is a good one. He has expressed his willingness to devote a portion of his spare time to the cause, Brainerd, Akeley and many other towns in northern Minnesota possess model athletic quarters, having equipments consisting of shower baths, punching bags and other gymnastic devices. At the present time Bemidji has no athletic club of any kind, aside from that of the high school, and this can be used only by pupils. The Pioneer was given the in- formation this morning chat another meeting of those interested in the object would be held soon after the holidays. Royal Neighbors Elect. The Royal Neighbor lodge held its annual election of officers at the regular meeting on. Tuesday night, which resulted as follows: ‘Mrs. Pearl Marin, Oracle. Mrs, Edessa Minnick, Vice Oracle. Mrs, Myra Stafford, Recorder. Mrs. Bertha Dearborn, Marshall. Mrs. Ellen Carlton, I. Sentinal, Miss Mae Chapman, O.Sentinal Mrs. Stella Whitney, Manager. Drs. Ward and Shannon, Physi- cians, Mrs. Julia Titus, Delegate to the Supreme Camp. Mrs. Agnes Jackson, Alternate, DEFECTIVE FAILURE TO TELL GOST, CRIME FOR CANDIDATE “Those Not Filing Campaign Expense Account; Open to Prosecution,” Says Attorney General. SOME HERE OBEY; OTHERS DO NOT Alsop Exceeds Limit and Simons Wins Cheap—Hazen, Harris and George Topnotchers. Several persons who sought political office in Beltrami county during the last primary and gen- eral election kLave not obeyed the law which makes it a gross mis- demeanor not to file a list of cam- paign expenses with the county auditor, The time limit for filing such ex- penses has expired. The list of those who filed their expense ac. counts, and the amounts expended, follow: Auditor— James L. George, $147.30. H. W, Alsop, $332.20. No expense account has been filed by either John Wilmann or R. C. Hay- ner. Treasurer — George W. French, $103.35. No other filings. Sheriff—A. B. Hazen, $248.50. Register of Deeds—]. O. Harris, $220. o County Attorney—Henry Funkley, $71.50. e : Clerk of Court—Fred W. Rhoda, $96. . Judgeof probate—M. A. Clark," $97 .50. Coroner—M. E, Ibertson, $59.98; Dr. C. J. Larson, g27.71, County surveyor—Roy Bliler, $32. County commissioners—A, E. Rako, $44 55; A L. Synes, $12.25. + C- W. Stanton filed the original copy of his expense account here, a duplicate being sent to St. Paul. Judge Stanton, whosé campaign embraced eight counties, spent $456 12. The limit by law of his expense accouut is $512. The limit for candidates for county office is $250. H. W. Al- sop who sought the republican for auditor, according to the figures on file with County Auditor Hayner, has exceeded this amount, thus ap- parently leaving himself open to progecution. Mr. Alsop, however, has itemized several accounts not usually considered as campaign ex- penses. Hiram Simons, republican candi- date for court commissioner, made the cheapest campaign of any candi- date. He spent nothing, except his $10 filing fee. The candidates who have fa'led to file, and almost every office had one or more, are, declares Attorney General Simpson, subject to criminal proceedings. “The statute is clear,” says the at- torney general to the Pioneer, "‘and according to the law a successfuk candidate who fails to file his ex- pense account can not take office. Defeated candidates are liable to prosecution on a gross misdemeanor charge which is puni:hable by a penitentiary sentence. Of course there never has been a conviction on this charge and I should dislike to- be the prosecutor in such a case, but the law is plain.” Crockett’'s Revenge. There is a story of Crockett of “Stickit Minister” fame to the effect that when he offered his first volume to a Scotch firm it was returned with a polite note assuring him that there was no market for that sort of thing. The letter was marked “No. 396b.” In later years when the same publishers asked him for one of his manusecripts he politely requested them to refer to their previovs correspondence with him marked “396b.” PAGRCF e —— 5