Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 8, 1911, Page 5

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1911 : » THE BEMIDJI DAILY, PIONEER - DORA BARRETTE, Society Reporter S Editorial Telephone, “THREE-ONE” ! | | ‘ BEMIDJI BRIEF Mrs. T. G. Ewing of Red Lake, |they went to relieve Judge W. S. is in the city today. Roses and carnations always on hand at the Greenhouse. Ike Blooston will go to Red Lake this evening on business, returning Monday morning. Don’t forget to get one of those Given dusters FREE on Saturday. Hardware Co. A. C. Johnson the lumberman of |ter. Turtle River, was in the city yester- |ham have leased day on business. Order your milk from Roe and Fresh every morning. Markusen. G. F. Ross of the firm of Ross & MecClenahan and Court Reporter Geo. Moody during the term of court which is being held there, A turkey supper will be served by the men of the Presbyterian church in the church basement on Tuesday evening, December 12. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Gassler of 415 Minnesota Avenue, have moved to their farm west of here for the win- Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Cunning- the Cassler resi- dence for the present until their new home, now being built, Fifth street and American avenue, is completed. Christmas letters and greeting Ross of Duluth, was in the city today cards different than you have seen, transacting business. Go to Hakkerup for photos. 1c to 35c. only at ABERCROMBIE’S. Mrs, B. R. Jeferson of Duluth, who has been the guest of her daugh- J. P. Black, brother of ke Black, | ter Mrs, A. A. Warfield for the past of Duluth, left this morning for the sanitorium at Walker. Christmas post cards, letters, | spend the winter. Mrs. two weeks, will leave this evening for Los Angeles, Cal.,, where she will Jefferson greetings and seals at J. P. Omich’s, | Will be accompanied by her son, R. successor to A. N. Gould. A fashionable young Boston wom- an has learned to saw wood, but she has not learned to say nothing. Another large shipment of gen- E. Jefferson, of Eveleth, who joined her here on Monday. The Bemidji Dancing Academy’s dance will be given tonight. There will be a good i depai 2 < floor SHOOOOOOOD good uine hand-painted china received at aijte TONIGHT © anda George T. Baker & Company. . sood SO OSCES {ime Will Herreid and J. D. MeDonald {assured to all of Deer River, were initiated in the [who attend. Teaching at 7:30 o’clock Elks lodge here last evening. Fancy calendars and calendar pads on the same évening. Better come. A party of young people enjoyed a BASKET BALL PRACTICE ON i High School Boys Show Up Strong; Girls to Organize. Basket *ball practice is on at the Bemidji High School. Coach Rob- inson called a meeting of last year’s squad for the pur[iose of electing a manager for the coming season. Mau- rice Ryan, a junior, was given this office. Prospects for a-good basket ball team in the Bemidji High School never were Dbetter. Although the team has lost three of its strongest’ players, Alfred Newman, Clarence Spencer and Louis Larson, there are still a large number of last year’s squad ready for practice. Will Mac- Donald, Earl Bailey, Alfred Moritz, Glen Peck Delbert Elletson, Maurice Ryan and Alex Ripple are some of the former players who have report- ed for practice. Peck probably will try for center this year: Earl Bailey and Alfred Moritz are candidates for forward. Harl Hoffus, Bertle Back- lund, Will Berrigan, James Malone, George Graham make promising showings. Inter-class contests will not begin until after Christmas, but the manager is trying to schedule a game for a week from today. Under the supervision of Miss Berge, instructor in languages in the High School, teams of girls will be organized. In order to join these teams the girls must pass a physical examination. Dr. Robert Collyer, the famous Unitarian preacher, was 88 years old today and the .occasion was marked by the receipt of many congratula- tory messages at his home in New 14 'YEAR OLD BOY SHOOTS SELF Attempt to Kill Rabbit With Butt of Gun Nearly Fatal. At the Bemidji Hospital, Alfred Hammex, 14 years old, son of a far- mer 14 miles north of Bagley, is re- covering from a serious rifle wound accidentally inflicted by himself. while shooting rabbits on Monday of this week; He had caught one in a trap and fp trying to kill it with the butt of the rifle the weapon was dis- charged sending a 32 calibre bullet into his intestines. He was hurried to St. Anthony’s hospital here and his recovery now is expected. 1S Bursley Municipal Court Clerk., | Fred L. Bursley has been appoint- jed by Judge Simons to act as clerk of the Bemidji municipal court dur- ing the absence of Clerk D. C. Smyth, who is attending the Dumas trial at Brainerd. Jumping Cocoons. Many visitors to the southwestern states and Mexico have amused them- selves by watching the queer motions of “jumping beans,” the seed vessels of a plant. each of which contain the pupa of an insect whose spasmodic movements cause the bean to hop and roll about. More remarkable are the “jumping cocoons” found in South Africa. The cocoon is formed by the mother in- sect 2and is very hard. The pupa when ready to emerge must cut its way out. The front of its head has a sharp.; chisel-like edge. and by driving this against the inside of the shell it grad- ually makes a hole. The violent mo- tions of the pupa within cause the co- . cards different than you have seen, also Red Cross Xmas seals at J. P. Omich’s, successor to A. N. Gould. Joseph M. Gaites is to star Nellie McCoy next season in a new comic opera called “The Dancing Princess.” Christmas letters and greeting; 1c to 35¢c, only at ABERCROMBIE’S. Mrs. Jens Nelson of Buena Vista is visiting at the home of F. L. Burs- ley. Mrs. Nelson formerly lived here. $1.00 per load for ice. We can fill your orders promptly. Smart, Getch- ell Ice Co. Harold Evans of Crookston, came up from Puposky this noon on busi- ness, returning to Puposky this af- ternoon. Read our ad in this issue and learn how to get a 35 cent duster free. Given Hardware Co. San Case and wife of Turtle River, are visiting friends and relatives in the city today. They will return home this evening. The men of the Presbyterian church will serve a turkey supper in the church basement on Tuesday ev- ening, December 12. Rev. J. M. Phillippe, pastor of St. Phillip’s Catholic church, went to Cass Lake this noon returning on the afternoon train. You can appreciate the dollar you save. If deposited in the Northern National Bank it will grow con- stantly day and night and Sunday. Register of Deeds J. O. Harris went to Brainerd where he was called to verify a few records which were used in the Dumas case. The Phoenix Sanitary Duster is a wonder. You can get one free with each purchase of $1.00 or more on Saturday. Given Hardware Co. Mrs. L. L. Berman will return this evening from Minneapolis where she was called this week by the sudden death of her nephew, Attorney I. Al- exander Cohen. Christmas letters and greeting cards different than you have seen, lc to 35¢c, only at ABERCROMBIE’S. C. M. Johnson of Cass Lake, was a visitor here this morning on his way home from Brainerd, where he went to attend the Dumas trial which is being held there. If your name is mis-spelled or oth- erwise incorrectly listed notify the Telephone Company before the next directory ‘goes to press on Dec. 15th. Mrs. Edward Bishop of Bowers Ferry, Idaho, who formerly resided| here arrived in the city this morn- ing for an extended visit with her mother, Mrs. Harry Bachle. Every telephone subscriber added to the local exchange increases the value of the service to those already connected. Order a telephone by cal- ling 148 before the next directory goes to press which is on Dec. 15th. Mrs. J. C. Parker and daughter Ella entertained at dinner last even- ing. The guests were the Misses Frances Mosford, Ethel Murray, Floyd Donaldson, Ethelyn Howe, Vera Bachus and Mrs. Rowland Gil- more. ¢ Ice delivered to any part of the city for $1.00 per load. Smart, Getch- ell Ice Co. Judge C. W. Stanton and Court Reporter Lee LaBaw returned this morning from Grand Rapids where sleigh ride last evening chaperoned | YOrk. by Miss Vera Backus, after which they danced in the Odd Fellow's Hall and served light refreshments. The party consisted of Misses Marie Klein, Beryl Begsley, Julia Moritz, Della Hendrickson, Gertrude Malone, Izetta Fisher, Flora Todd, Helen Min- nick, Helen Backus, Clara Dicaire and Messrs. Byron Russell, Alfred Neuman, Will Russell, Wilbur Lycan, Don Shannon, 'Hugh Logan, Dick Fenton, Lee Hendrickson, Donald Douglas, Carter Cutter and Gregg Malone. Fancy Christmas boxes for packing gifts at J. P. Omick’s Curio Store, successor to A. N. Gould. The men of the church will ‘Waldorf Salad Home Made Apple Pie Cream Cheese | FUNERAL DIRECTOR Price: Turkey Supper. Presbyteria Menu. Assorted Pickles Roast Young Turkey, Dressing Cranberry Sauce Giblet Grav. Baked Potatoes Mashed Bagas Currant Jelly Tea Coffee give a turkey supper next Tuesday evening in the base- ment of the church when the follow- ing menu will be served: Adults 50 cents; children under 12, 25 cents. coon to leap so that one has been seen to spring out of a small glass tumbler. —St. Louis Republic. i n 04 R. F. MURPHY AND EMBALMER Office!813 Beitraml Ave. Phone 319-2. Buy a Pair of Cuff Links : For Brother have his initials engraved in them. Toilet Sets We have the largest and most complete line of toilet sets ever shown in the city. B-1997)% 16 size, 17 jeweled, 20 year case, complete HOLIDAY SPECIALS That will interest you—we illustrate only a few of the many bargains we are of- fering—we have many advantages both in buying and selling. We sell on Smal Margin of Profit, as our expenses are light. iligh Grade Gold Clocks, Jewel Cases, Mirrors, Etc. With Safe- fy Attach- ment in Giold, Gold Filled and Plated $1.00 fo $12 MAIL ORDERS FILLED SAME DAY AS RECEIVED Lo ASK FOR“LOWE'S” STAR DETACKABLE e e Umbrellas -$1.50 to $20 Detachable and folding, we engrave with monograms, without extra charge. Lockets 75c to $75.00 Signet Rings $1.50 to $18 Engraved while you wait Ladies Watch’ 20 year cases, finely jeweled Movement. Only $12.25 We Have Expert Hand Engravers--Goods Purchased of us Engraved Free of Charge SEE OUR WINDOWS GEO. T. BAKER & COMPANY 116 Third Street MANUFACTURING JEWELERS Near The Lake [ e— GIFTS FOR ALL AGES It's this Christmas above all others that you should buy genuine practical gifts. Perhaps no other store in Bewidji isso well loaded with practical things to give. Our stock is larger and more carefully selected than ever, consisting of suitable gifts for every mem- ber of the family. Weinvite an early inspection and will be pleased to make reservation for futnre delivery. Il FOR BOYS Air Rifles Knives Harmonicas Hockey Clubs Watches Sleds Il FORGIRLS———— Manicure Sets Tea Spoons Chafing Dishes . Table Knives Sleds Scissors lll FORFATHER Shot Guns Tool Kits Razors Pocket Knives Tools Carving Sets Cuspidors Shaving Mugs Il FOR MOTHER——— Table bells Chafing Dish Hunting Axes Spears Whips Aluminum Ware Fireless Cookers Il FOR THE HOUSE: Round Oak base burner Round Oak heater Waffle Irons Round Oak Range Portable Cas Lamp Wirless Alarm Clock, guaran- teed A. B. Palmer Hardware Store THIRD STREET - - BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA We’re Here With Holiday Goods and Gifts at the Lowest Prices Grotte's Variety Store ~ 320 Minnesota Ave. PHONE NUMBER Christmas is Almost Here But Why Waste Your Money Buying Useless GCifts The hardware store of today solves the problem of gift buying by offering a complete line of uceful gifts tor everyone. To get every person into our store to see our line of Christmas goods, Ete., we will give FREE with every cash purchase of $1.00 or More on Saturday, Dec. 9th, One Phoenix Sanitary Duster Worth 35 Gents. This duster will outwear any duster costing twice~the obove price, and they do not scratch fine furniture. They are easily cleaned. See our window fnll of them and watch them disappear on Saturday. Remember, one duster FREE with every cash purchase of $1.00 or more. COME EARLY TO BE SURE OF GETTING ONE Given Hardware Company BEMIDJI, MINN. Phone 57.