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R ' * spent the past several days in this ] ~ the White Sewing Machine. » The Crow Wing County grand f__f__‘=—_‘\%\ “ SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Toys in great variety at Peterson’s. Fresh mixed nuts 19ca lb. Lake Side Bakery. Let the Bemidji Steam Laundry do up your Christmas linen. Mrs. Frank Latimer of Turtle River, is 2 Bemidji visitor today. A substantial gift and a joy for a lifetime—the White Sewing Machine. J. Bisiar, the fiano man,- left last| night for Duluth on a short busine«s | trip. For wood sawing give the new Mc ! Vicker a trial. Alger & -Sandlan. | Phone 602. | See the window at the Given| Hardware store for useful Christmas suggestions, F. C. Berry, sales manager for the | Wright-Clarkson Mercantile Co., of | Duluth, spent Sunday here. Miss Emma Everson, who has city, left this morning for her home at Gary, Minn. Do you know that the rates for telephoning to Grand Rapids, Duluth | and all range points have been, re- cently, made very low? You don’t know what an attract- ive proposition we can offer you in It's| your time to investigate. As a Christmas present it can’t be match- ed. C. A. Shannon, one of the Bemidji | boys who attend the state Univer- sity, arrived home last night to spend the Christmas holidays. Helmer Kruse and Olof Hondrum, two Be- midii boys who also attend the Uni- versity, have decided to spend their “Christmas vacation in Minneapolis. Fresh juicy dates, 12%c a lb. 4 Lake Side Bakery. The Misses Jessamine and Grace Peterson, daughters of J. Peterson, ! Jr., arrived in Bemidji Saturday to spend the holidays with their par- ents. Jack Peterson was. also ex- | pected home from the University,% but owing to a slight operation he had performed recently on his nose, he will be unable to come until the middle of the week. ; 1 A belated shipment of dolls, games, books, electrical toys etc., just placed at Peterson’s. i Left alone for a few minutes with a pail of water in which his mother had been giving him a bath, the 1- year-old‘ son of S. Sorenson of Middle River, Minn., crawled into the pail head first and was drowned. A wooden lard pail was used as a bath- tub. The bath water was left in the pail in the middle of the bedroom floor and the child was playieg in it &y splashing the water about his body. The mother took him awayt from the pail and left the room for a few minutes. When she returned the child was found helpless with his head under the water. A doctor | was summoned, but the baby was dead. Home made candies, taffy 15¢ a lb. Lake Side Bakery. EY jury at Brainerd has returned in- dictments against nearly all of the town board of the township of Allen lying east of Swanburg in Crow Wing county, for werking by the day | on the roads in their township ard accepting pay therefor while acting as tuwnship officers. The charges were preferred before the jury by a number of residents of the township. The officers included are as follows: «~E. O. Franks, thirteen indictments; E. A. Andrew, two indictments; Levi Frank, four indictments; W. H. Andrews, two indictments; W. R. ”Tucker, three indictments; H. U. Butterfield, four indictments; H. G. Butterfield, two indictments. They were released on bail of $500 each, the same which was furnished entir- ely by Pine River friends, most of whom volunteered their services. The cases were continued and will probably be heard at the spring term of the district court. Attorney La- Du of Pine River, and Attorney M. | National Bank. .|guest of Ralph Lycan for. several|Where he was called several days ago| shoppers in the city today. | scientific methods of farming, so * You will' ‘own . your ‘own home" Christmas a eventually if you persistently de-Peterson’s. = s posit your savings in the Northern| Make'your Christmas gifts count o for the future as well as: the present. ‘Toyland as. ever at Peterson’s. | Get her a dainty White §ewinz Ma- " Fresh naval oranges, -the 50c a chine. > 4 | doz. for Xmas 35¢c a dcz. Lake Side| Lots and lots of Christmas sug- Bakery. s gestions in our store. Come in and Investigate! 76 magazines for|see them. Look over our window $3.00. . Call np Mrs. Gertuide|display. = Given Hardware Co. Rogers, Phone 487, 3 City Engineer Spencer, retumedi D. W. Martin of Minneapolis is a Monday evening from Park Ranidl! by the serious illness of his daughter. Mr. Spencer says the little girl is past all danger and steadily improv- ing. 5 The largest stock of fruit, nuts and confections for the holidays and every day, at Peterson’s. days. « Dr. E. W. Johnson left last night for Clearbrook, on the Soo; on a pro- fessional trip. Mrs, George Kieser of Turtle River was among the north-country R. J. Poupore, the logger, return-|RICH APPLES FEATURE WINDOW ed last night from Minneapolis,| where he has been on a short busi- ness trip. K. of P, meeting tonight at the Eagles hall. Election of officers. Smoke social. Come to lodge. A. Larson, C.C. Our window will help you decide what to buy for him or herasa Christmas present. Given Hard- ware Co. Minnesota Ave. Lee La Baw, court reporter to Judge C. W. Stanton, will leave to- night for his home in Buda, Ill., where he will spend the holidays. He will visit points in Indiana before return- ing to Bemidji. A few shelf worn or slightly damaged toys at about half value, at Peterson’s. Mrs. John Matson left Monday at Roe & Markusen Store. Nearly 500 choice apples—482 to| be exact—ranging in color from the deep, dark red of the luscious Black Ben to the golden beauty of the Bel- fleur, are used by Roe & Markuson, the Fourth street Quality grocers, in a window display which is attrack-: ing unusual attention. Missouri Pippin, Bellfleur, Black Ben, Black Twig, Gano and Greenings are the varieties used. . The apples are arranged in tiers of green garnished boxes rising in splendor as a bright background for the layer of tropic fruits atthe base night for Aberdeen, S. D., after of the winddw, this list including, spending several days in Bemidji at grapefruit, oranges, lemons and the home of Frank Smith. Mr.|&rapes. Across the full length of Matson, who also spent a couple of the window is stretched a string of | days here, returned to his home on holly, in the center of which hangs a Saturday. red Christmas bell. A o In the opposite window a new dis- We can n!m'.s}' a picture taken play is shown today and while less. on Dec. 22 in time '?r Xmas pre§- spectatcular than the apple showing, ent on Dec. 24. This howeveris|, .- tempting. The showing no reason why yon_ should not cludes bottled goods with a back- call on me before doing the rest . 2 ground of fresh nuts in the shell and 1)“ YOuE X‘mas Shppplng. Hak- over all an elaborate display of holi- erup. day dainties in packages, in- “The wonderful growth of Minue- sota as an agricultural state during the last ten years is emphasized again and again in the first official state- ment from the census bureau onthe agricultural statistics of the state. It is a remarkable index to the pros- perity of the Minnesota farmer. The figures prove, as we have long be- lieved, that the Minunesota farmer is|ern Canada via The South Shore. settling down to systematic, busi-| Please apply to agents for particu- ness-like agriculture”, 'said Dean|lars. Albert F. Woods, of the college of agriculture, commenting upon the A Precagtion: statement of the census bureau.| He—They're weighing the anchor, ) “The old haphazard, shiftless, un-| She—I don’t blame them. The trades people aren’t to be trusted newadays. —Century Magazine, Horses For Sale. A carload of young sound horses just received from A. J. Maltrude, Stillwater, Come _and look them over. Tom Smart. Holiday Excursion Fares. marked ten years ago, are being dis- carded. It isa hopeful sign and augurs well for the ten years to come.” Xmas candies 12%c and 15c a Ib. Lake Side Bakery. The annnal sleigh ride party of the Junior Class of the Bemidji High School was given last Saturday evening. The company assembled at the high school building, and then drove to the farmhouse of G. A. Walker.. While there games were played and a lunch was served under the supervision of Misses Grest and Graling of the high school faculty who chaperoned the party. Those present were: Margaret Slough, Edith Ryan, Irene Lappen, Leopol dina Rauscher, Florencg Ripple, Dorothy Torrance, Izetta Kisher, Meryl Methven, Gerftrude Malone' Cathryn MacGregor, Anna Klein, Beryl Begsley, Grace MacCauly, Elsie Walker, Maude Slater, Sherrel Case, William Russell, Maurice Ryan, Walter Jones, Paul Weinbren- ner, Louis Larson, Alex Ripple, Carter Cutter, Delbert Eletson, Oscar Nelson, Merrill Flesher, Frank Murphy, - Byron Russell, Wilbur Lycan, Orville Titus, George Shear- er and H. A. Simons Jr. ARE \ //4 ; much ‘lower We have many advantages Toys till you can’t rest at Peter- son’s. The greatest danger from influenza is of its resulting in pneumonia This can be obviated by using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, as it not only cures influenza, but' coun- E. Ryan of Brainerd, are represent- ing the defense. Masks at Peterson’s. teracts any tendency of'the disease» toward pneumonia. Sold by Bar- ker’s Drug Store. 116 3rd St. ear cards at | less just.—New York Tribune. Nearly 500 Used in Unique Display | " Has béen used for over SIXTY-FIVE YEARS by To points in Michigan and East- |- The Leading Specia We ‘are offering Diamonds In 1887 Ouida ‘sent to. Lady Dorothy a card beat,'lng the. fol- lowing “jubilee epitaph:” -~ = | Full half a century of measures small, Weak” wits, weak words, weak wars, and that s all. 1t ‘Is amazing ‘that Ouida could even for a moment have lapsed into such dull snappishness. - Lady Doro- thy’s“ascription .of the foolish couplet to “feelings of depression” is 'doubt- Generous. “Some men say,” remarked the beau- tiful heiress, “that I have no heart.”. “Oh, that doesn’t matter!” replied the poor but willing vouth. “I'll give you mine.” Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many, not upon'your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. His Love. “A case of love at first sight, eh?" “No, second sight. The first time he saw her he dido’t know she wus an heiress.” k The Dear Friends. Maud—You say Jack once proposed to you. | don’t believe it. He said [ was the only woman he ever loved. Ethel—Yes. dear. but he didn't class me among women. He used to call me his angel.. Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS, 1t SOOTHES the CHILD; SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN; | CURES_WIND COLIC, and is the best remedy for DIARRACEA. Sold by Drugglsts in every-part of the world Be sure and ask for “)rs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup,” and take no other kind, Twenty-five cents & bottle. Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30th, 1906, Serial Number 1098. AN OLD AND WELL TRIED REMEDY. Nothing is more essen- tial to the well appointed table than a Crumb Set | | For exclusive designs, | heavy, durable patterns i in mickel, solid brass and copper effects, The Rochester Make affords the l-rge’st and best variety. We are showing a full -line of this season’s new and novel offerings. If you want an exquisite set for yourself or for a gift, don’t miss the op- portunity to see owr display. Given Hiw. || Co. in Lady Dorothy N‘evill'a‘,, : Mr. Christmas Shopper In the face of ; the unusual rush for ‘Christmas gift buying during ‘the past two..weeks our stock is in better condition than one might -expect. -Although it- hés been considerably reduced, the variety. is still here. Selections that are suitable, are still mnade easy by this fact. Jewel Cases—Leather 1.00 to, 6.00 Triple Mirrors .75 to 3.50 Hand Mirrors........ .10to 5.00 , e FOR THE MEN Palmer’s Toilet Articles l Nothing will make more ShavingSets.......... $1.00 to $5.00 Sui f Collar and Cuff Boxes. .75to 3.00 sull . uitable ?{mas glfts All are Collar and Cuff;Bags.. .50 to 2.00 ,packed In neat Christmas - safety Razors..... . + 100 to 8.50 ipackages. Smokers’ Sets .. 150 to 4.00 . s Tobacco Jars.. . .50 to 3.50 / Fancy Pipes.......... .50 to 3.00 FOR THE LADIES | Hat & Clothes Brushes '35 to 2.50 : ; Necktie Boxes....... .75 to. 2.00 Silver Toilet Sets. ... $2.00 to $15.00 Fancy Ink Wells. ... 35 to .75 Gold Toilet Sets..... 3.00 to 12.00 Desk Novelties. ...... 25 to .50 Ebony Toilet Sets.... 1.00to 600 Bj)I Books S 50t0 200 Walnut Toilet Sets... 200 to 500 © Post Card Album.... .50to 1.50 Rosewood Toilet Sets. 1.00 to 6.50 Cigars, per box. 100 to 6.00 Jewel Cases—Silver.. 1.25to 3.00 Travel“m S i i q i g Sets eeet 150t0 5.00 Jewel Cases—Gold... .75to 5.00 0 = Muftler Boxes........ .50to 2.00 wisy New City Drug Store ( Where Quality . Prevails) Dry Cleaning by Proper Methods The Model Dry Cleaning House maintains a French Dry Cleaning plant right here in Bemidji that turns out the highest grade of work possible. Garments thoroughly cleaned and the colors re- freshed. Goods called for and delivered. The Model Dry Cleaning House Tel. N. W. 537 106 Second St. | Subseribe for The Pioneer “(Which is the la a few stores in . at prices than Jewelers in the large cities. We purchase direct from the cutters and importers in large quanties and in original packets, which means a saving to our customers of 20 per cent both in buying and selling that, but few of our competitors possess. THE SAME Ities of our Lal;ge Steck st in Minnesota except uluth and the Twin Cities) DIAMONDS There being an unusually Jarge demand this season for Diamonds and other-precious stones, we are prepared with a large and varied assortment of the precious gems. == ' We - guarantee all = weights posi- " tively correct. as ‘we buy Loose Stones and mount to ,order. In many cases low prices means’ short weight as every fraction of a carat counts in value. We undersell the stores in the large cities because our expenses are light. EN— T W We ask the opportunity to:prove. this assertion._ B, - ‘We have two men iu our employ who are expert “Diamond Setters” and mount to order, Diaronds and other precious stones. Our Exclusive Jewelry Store is filled-to overflowing with Appropriate Gifts OLD PLACE " Near the Lake MECCCTATIA\/I™ A AP