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fibout The City | fl#l*iiii***fiii« * LEST WE FORGET * R KRR KKK KK KK KK The next meeting of the board cf county commissioners will be held May 26. L “In the Court of King Cole,” will be produced by home talent in the near future. * x » The Alabama Jubilee Singers will appear at the Athletic Club theatre Wednesday evening, May 20. P Rev. Gilman will préach the ser- mon to the graduating class on Sun- day, May 24, in the Methodist “harch, That news items telephoned to the Pioneer are appreciated both by the publishers and readers of the paper. Phone 31. s . The next convention of the N. M. D. A. will be held at Thief River Falls on June 3, 4, 5, and 6. Be- midji is expected to send a large de- legation. . s . o The commencement exercises for the graduating class of 1914 will be held in the auditorium of the new; Methodist church, on Friday even- ing, May 29. * % & Boys of the country who have en- tered the corn growing contest will meet at the high school Saturday, May 23. Talks by Agriculturist Gile and Supt. Stewart. 1O BREVITIES B. F. Miskella, of Cass Lake, was in Bemidji last evening. J. M. Reed and wife of Blackduck were Bemidji visitors today. J. 0. Miller went to Brainerd yes- terday where he will spend a few days. Miss Agnes Ophem of Grant Val- ley is visiting friends in the ecity this ‘week. A complete line of field and gar- den seeds at W. G. Schroeder store. —Adyv. Mrs. J. S. Wheeler of Bass Lake visited with her daughter, Pearl, be- tween trains yesterday. George Cochran returned yester- day from Minneapolis, where he has “been on business since Wednesday. One of these days ycu ought to go to Hakkerups and have your pic- ture taken.—Adv. Attorney Thayer C. Bailey left today for the twin cities where the will spend several days nn legal matters. 0. A. Carlson of Souris, North Da- kota, spent yesterday in the city the guest of his brother, A. T. Carlson and family. For first-class carpenter work, large or small jobs, call C. H. Eugen, Phone 117.—Adv. ‘W. B. Stewart, county superintend- GRAND THEATRE TONICHT Special Matinee- Saturday 2:30 An Affair of Dress (Edison) Third “Dolly of the Dailies’ story. Dolly becomes a manikin, writes a poem, gets into trouble and is arrested. The Master of the Mine (Vitagraph) In two parts An inspiring drama of a great modern mine and the life which centers around it. An extra- ordinary picture that is well | worth seeing. Coming, Tuesday, Mary Pickford in ‘“THE COOD LITTLE DEVIL ”’ The pic- ture you have been waiting for. N O PO SO T i Morris, ent of schools, returned yesterday from Blackduek,®where he “has heen visiting schools. Mr .and' Mrs. Ernest Zeckes of Minnesota, arrived in the city yesterday. They will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Flatner for a few days. Have your furniture repa.l_red at |the bargain store first class work at reasonable prices .—Adv. Miss T. Aakhus of East Bemidji returned yesterday from Rochester, Minnésota, where she has spent the. past three weeks taking treatment { for rheumatism. Mrs. Nona Belding of Osakis, Min- nesota, who has been visiting friends tat Blackduck, has returned to this city. She will leave for her home tomorrow -morning. Do not forget the special song program at the Methodist church Sunday evening. The collection will g0 to the choir.—Adv. Sheriff Andrew Johnson left this imorning for Baudette, going by way iof Grand Rapids and Hibbing. He will return with a man bound over to the grand jury by the justice of the peace there. Mrs. William Hyatt went to Crook- ston today where she will visit with friends. She was accompanied by ‘Mrs. Ida Hazen of Puposky, who will visit her twin sister, Mrs. Ada King. |’I‘.hey expect to remain for a week or ten days. We clean absolutely—without in- jury to fabric or color. Try us once—note the difference. The |Model Dry Cleaning House. Phone T.—Adv. L. D. French of Wadena, who is interested in the lumber business with J. M. Richards, of this city, was in Bemfligji today. The French- Richards company was recently in-| corporated and several yards have been located. Mrs. Gorzl and daughter, Emma, of Bemidji, and Miss Mabel Mozt of Fosston have arrived to attend the {Avelsgaard-Waterstrat wedding which is:to be held at the home of the bride tomorrow.-— Crookston Daily Times (May 14.) The ladies of the First Scandinav- jan Lutheran church will serve sup- per in the Odd Fellows’ hall, Sat- |m'day evening, May 16. One ticket, 35c. Two tickets 50c¢. Music by the or- chestra.—Adv. Steve Withie of Crookston, one of the oldest and most popular conduct- ors on the Great Northern rai a2 rand who.has charge of the Warroa al Ito Crookston rum, has spent the last ifew days in Bemidji. Ile was a pur- {chaser at the tax land sale. P. Eberhardt of Thief River Falls, who captains' a boat on Red Lake, | was in Bemidji yesterday enroute ‘o his home where he will spend several days with his family. Capt. Eber- Ihardt says that Red Lake has been so rough since the opening of naviga- tion that little work could be done. : D. E. Willard, development agent for the Northern Pacific and Profes- sor W. A. McKerrow, who are ar- ranging for the farm dairy, poultry and potato special car which the Northern Pacific and Minnesota & International railroad will operate during two weeks in June along the line to International Falls, were in Bemidji this morning. The choir of the First Methodist church will give a special song pro- gram Sunday evening in the church, as follows: Solo, “The Lord is My Shepherd,” by Miss Evans; Solo, “0 Love Divine,” by Miss Newton; Three Anthems by the choir; “Teach | Me Thy Way, O Lord,” ‘Rock of NO REASON FOR IT When Bemidji Citizens Show A Way There can be no reason why .any reader of this who suffers the tor- tures of urinary disorders, the pains and dangers of kidney ills will fail to The Rex THE NEW THIRD STREET THEATRE Under the management of Fred Brinkman 7 ' TONIGHT AND SATURDAY Unwitten Justice IN FOUR PARTS The policy of this house will be matinees daily from 1:30 to 4:30. Admission 10c, 5¢ AMERICAN BEAUTY CORSETS AND SLYY are of the latest styles and require no tedious and tiresome fittingas . theyare patterned on living models. To wear one of these corsets means Flgm'e Sucees< as there i is beauty in every line. Our stock carefully selected and we are sure ta please you. THE FAIR STORE BEMIDII, MINN, Ages,” “Oh. Give Thanks Unto the Lord;” Duet, “Hark! Hark! My Soul” by Misses Newton and Southworth. The class of men who live from band to mouth are not the men who are doing the things in a business way. .Get into the thrifty class. Start right by saving some money and hav- ing it at interest with the Northern |§ National Bank.—Adv. Mrs. E. E. Skinner of Elgin, Ili- nois, who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs A. P. Ritchie, for the past five months, was pleasantly sur- |} prised yesterday afternoon by a number of frignds and neighbors. The self-invited guests were Mes- dames French, Winter, Walker, Pat- |[E terson, Coyle, Morris, Meyer, Larson, Shannon, Sevelle, Charles Schroeder, Hogan, Foster, Pendergast, Scott and the Misses Nellie Shannon and Lar- son. Mrs. Skinner will leave Sat- urday night for St. Cloud; where she will visit for a short time and from | there will go to Elgin, Illinois, where she will join Mrs. Ritchie, who has ‘been visiting there for several weeks. Mrs. Skinner will make her home with another married daughter at Elgin. Prof. James A. Dooley is one of the leading negro educators of the Southland. As an orator he is high- ly spoken of by those who have had ‘the opportunity to hear him. He is at the head of the Alabama Jubilee Singers here May 20, at’ the Athleltic heed the words of a neighbor who has found relief. Read what a Bem- idji citizen says: Mrs. P. Schoendeman, 814 Bemidji IAve., Bemidji, Minn., says: “One of the family had trouble from his back and kidneys, caused by hard work. He suffered badly from lame- ness across his loins. Whenever he stooped he could hardly get wup again. Two years ago, while living in Brainerd, he was having so much trouble that he knew he had to do something. Doan’s Kidney Pills were recommended to him as the best remedy for kidney disorders and he| began taking them. In a short time | he was rid of the trouble. Since then he has taken Doan’s Kidney ~Pills occasionally and has always had quick relief. We have great faith in this remedy.” Price 50¢, at all dea.lers Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy— get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Schoendeman recommends Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.—Adv. 3 Club Theatre.—Adv. Thief River Falls, Minn., May 14. —1J. H. Hay of this city has received a letter from his brother, Thomas G. Hay, an American business man of Monterey, Mexico, who was held in a filthy Mexican prison, threatensd daily with execution and suffered other indignities until released by General Carranza’s men. safe with his family at San Antonio, Texas, where he was taken by Done Jose Madero, a brother of the late Mexican - president. His business was wiped out and he declares him- self ready to volunteer for service, if the situation leads, as he suspects, to war with Mexico. T;eachery of neighbors and supposed friends and false accusations added to Mr. Hay's bitterness. “We died daily,” he said in the letter, ‘‘and were frequently ordered to prepare for execution, but it may havé been only with the idea of visiting mental tortures upon us.” He praised the conduct of Phillip C. Hanna, the American consul general at Monterey, who was arrested with — He is now |§ the other Americans and confined in the state palace under fire. Quarter Million Fire Loss. Louisville, Ky., May 15.—More than 1,000 hogsheads of tobacco were burned by a fire that destroyed a large warehouse of the Louisville Tobacco ‘Warehouse company. The loss will reach a quarter of a million dollars. One fireman was killed by an -electric shock and another probably fatally crushed under a falling wall. = _— Bids for Motor Fire Truck. Sealed bids will be received by the undersigned to be opened before the city council of the City of Bemidji, Minn., at a regular meeting to be helq on Monday, May 25th, 1914, at 8 o’clock P. M. For one motor fire truck. Full -information -as to plans and specifications can be obtained from ithe undersigned. The right to reject any or all bids | T THE BRINKMAN TONIGHT THE HARRY ST.' CLAIR STOCK COMPANY PRESENT Sweet Lavender A beautiful society comedy full of beautiful situations and bright com- edy, in which Miss Margot ‘Beaton and Boris Karloff ‘will be seen in the emotional roles which have made them so popular here. Irene St. Clair in the comedy role of the in- terfering Aunt, Ivan Hambly as the friend, and Miss Sarah Vopni as the daughter, in love with the American, all have excellent comedy roles, and Miss Connie Hallett and Charlie hfter the regular show. is reserved. Certified check in the amount of 10 per cent bid, on some bank in Be- midji, required. Dated, Bemidji, Minn., May 12th, 1914. GEO. STEIN, City Clerk. Daily 2t5-15 5-22 Bids for Repairing and Reps.mtmg Water Tower. Sealed bids will be received by the undersigned to be opened before the city council of the City of Bemidji, at a regular meeting to be held on Monday, May 25th, 1914, at 8 o’clock P. M. For making necessary repairs to hoops, rivets, etc., on water tower. For repainting the water tower, using graphite paint and linseed oil. Full information can be had from the undermgned or ‘the Supt. of wa- ter works. The right ‘to reject any or all bids (In Three Acts) Jackson, will have an opportunity of appearing to best advantage, ‘while ‘Riley Myers, Harry St. Clair, Bobbie St. Clair and Stewart Kemp also have excellent parts. This is considered Pinero’s very best comedy and the true home atmosphere that abounds. through the play, makes it very pretty and pleasing to everyone. Special moving pictures before and ‘is reserved. s Dated, Bemidji, Minn., May 12th, 1914, 3 GEO. STEIN, , City Clerk. Daily 2t 5-15 5-22 Bids for Ornamental Lamp Posts. Bids will be received by the un-- dersigned to be opened before the city council of the City of Bemidji, Minn., at a regular meeting to be held on Monday, May 25th, 1314 at 8 o'clock P, M. ‘For 100 (more or less) Orna- mental lamp posts, the five light de- sign or style. ~ Further information can be ob- | tained from the undersigned. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. Dated, Bemldn, Minn., May 12th, 1914, 5 GEO. STEIN, | . City Clerk. Daily 2t 5-15 5-22 JAPANESE Coffee Pots Free Beginning at 7:30 Saturday Nigh While The Last LISTEN You get FREE. with one pound of "OLD HOMESTEAD” Coffee at 35¢c One beautifully decorated individual coffee pot (Japanese). Positively only one to a customer. You get FREE with every 2 pound purchase of “SEAL BRAND” Goffee One beautifully decorated Japanese coffee put. at 40c per pound customer. Positively only one to a The coffee is a product of the famous Chase & Sanborn brands. and guaranteed to give- entire satisfaction. OUR WINI]UW TELLS THE WHOLE STORY ~ SIOP AND READ WHAT IT SAYS ROE & MARKUSEN Fourth Street Bemidji, Minnesota