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| About The City R B S LS SRR TR LT * LEST WE FORGET * AR e R L e S R R R R R Now: is the time to do your Christ- mas. shopping. * s To .place a Red Cross Christmas seal on all letters, parcels and pres- ents. . 3. Beltrami .county’s next term of court will convene on Tuesday, Feb- ruary 9. s .. U. C. T. dance, first of the season, in the City Hall, Friday evening, De- cember. 4. * 5o Annual meeting of R. H. Carr Post, G. A. R., Saturday, December 5. Election of officers. “ . The next meeting of the board of county commissioners will be held on Tuesday, December 15. s . Band dance at the City hall to- morrow evening. To provide funds for purchase of new instruments. . .0 Two big basketball games Friday evening in the Armory hall. Big Be- midg versus All-Stars, and Klein's ‘Wonders against Little Bemidg. 2 s . That the second annual banquet of the Bemidji Merchants’ association will be held at the Markham hotel, Wednesday evening, December 9. P ‘“The Cavaliers” will appear in Be- midji January 15. This is a Red- path attraction and comes here under the auspices of the Woman’s Study club. .. Panama-California exposition &t San Diego, January 1 to December 31. Panama-Pacific-International ex- position at San Francisco February 20 to December 4. Y - It is the effort of the publishers of the Pioneer to make the local col- umns of the paper of much interest to its readers. In this they cannot be successful without assistance, and every news item, no matter if seem- ingly of trifle consequence, phoned to 31, is appreciated. JOCAY BREVITIES Mrs. W. W. Wire of Bass Lake was among the Bemidji out of town shoppers yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Skrivseth of Turtle River were business visitors in the city yesterday. For Wood Phone 129.—Adv. Miss Mary Galliher of Turtle River was the guest of Bemidji friends the first of the week. Charles Barwise returned to Bovey this morning, after visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Lilye of this city, for several days. The Eckles Better Farming club ARROW "vo FCOLLAR wts__ Eicelt, Penbody & Co., Inc, Hakers e A e e s Grand Theatre THE.- HOUSE OF QUALITY TONICHT ONLY The Brand A two-part Kalem featur- ing Alice Joyce. The plot of thisstory contains much that is of heart interest and many gripping scenes. The Better Man (Lubin) A melodrama. The South African Mines (Edison) Industrial. Buster ‘And His Gnat (Edison) From the famous cartoons of Buster Brown. A comedy scream. Bring the children. Tomorrow, Thursday—Thomas Jefferson in “Rip Van Winkle,” in five stirring parts. Matinee 8 p.-m. will meet. nt ‘the*homs of GedrEe Dob- son tomorrow. After the business| meeting, dinner-will be served. i _ Pun! Fun! Fun! at the Rink to- night.—<Adv. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Conat of North-. ern-were in the ‘city “yesterday, en- route to Grand' Forks, ' where they| will: attend to' business matters for a short time. Wood' forisale. “Pbur-foét or six-| teen inch,- hay, flour'andifeed. L P. Batchelder.—Adv. Misses' Carrie:and‘Myrtle ‘Schafer of Eckles-autoed - to -Bemidji: yester- day and spent‘the.day: calling "on friends, returning to their home in the evening. Z Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy of Birchdale, Minnesota, arrived in the winter here. They will make their. home at 618 Fourth street. ‘Wood for sale. Fourifoot-or six- teen inch, hay, flour and feed. I. P. Batchelder.—Adv. Senator and Mrs. E. J. Swedback will leave this evening for Minnea- polis, where they will spend the win- ter months. They will be accompa- nied by Miss Ellen Erickson. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Swedish Lutheran church will meet in the church basement tomorrow af- ternoon at 2:30. All members are requested to bring their lunch. One of these days'you ought to go to Hakkerup's and have your pic- ture taken.—Adv. John McMahon of Dewey avenue, has returned from a visit with his brother, Joe McMahon of Crook- ston and T. B. of Stephen, Minnesota. T. B. McMahon has been in poor health for some time. L. T. Skrivseth of this city, who together with his wife and children, is spending the winter on his farm near Turtle River, was in the city yesterday. Mr. Skrivseth has erect- ed a house on his farm this winter. tave your furniture repaired at the bargain store, first class work ut reasonable prices.—Adv. No Mothers’ meeting was held yes- terday on account of other meetings being held, which required the at- tendance of the various members of the association. These meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month, in the Carnegie library. M. J. Kolb, the Bagley banker, spent yesterday in Bemidji as a dele- gate to the meeting of the Wonder- land Trail association. Delegates from Cass Lake were P. M. Larson, former city school superintendent there, and Senator William O'Neil. For dressed spring chickens, deliv- ery made Wednesday and Saturdays, phone Mrs. J. P. Duncalf, 3614 call 2. —Adv. Mr. and Mrs. George Ebert of Du- luth and Miss Josie Ebert-of Charles City, Towa, who have been guests at the Ebert residence since Thanksgiv- ing, returned to their homes yester- day. Edward Ebert and George ‘| Ebert are brothers and Miss Ebert is a sister. Mrs. A. Bergquist and daughter Regina of Minneapolis, were in.Be- midji yesterday enroute to their home after spending some time in the vic- inity of Bemidji. They havepur- chased property in East Bemidji and will ‘move there in the spring and make it their future home. A WARM OMNIBUS to all trains day ‘and night. ' Bunker, residence Phone 355. Office phone, Peterson’s, 88, next door to-the Grand.—Adv. L. A. Rossman, who with E. C. Kiley owns the Grand Rapids Her- publications in the morthern seetion of the state, spent yesterday and’ this! morning in Bemidji, returning fo his home this noon. He was in Bemidji for the purpose of attending the Trail association meeting. g Those wishing to take private les- sons in expression and public speak- ing, see Miss Rubie Henrionnet, 417 Minnesota avenue, or phone 370-J.— Adv. Attorney E. E. McDonald returned {Rapids where he attended the call of the calendar at the opening of the Hubbard county term’ of court yes- terday. Mr. “McDonald will’ return to Park Rapids tomorrow ‘morning, when he will defend McCollough, who is' charged ‘with murder. The term will probably last ten days. The Samaritan‘lodge will hold elec- city this week and will spend the|Mrs. ald-Review, one of the best weekly [ to Bemidji last evening from Park |- 2Heed”This ‘ Advice “"Kigney trouble 1s danigerous. and en‘ Tatal. Dot experiment with * someéthing new ‘and untried. Use"a' ‘toited®kKidney ‘remedy. Begiir=with:Boaw’s’ Kidney Pills. Usedvin tiidnéy:troubles’ 50 ~years. Rec¢ommerded ~here--and - évery- rhere, ~A Bemidji - citizen’s ~statement convincing:-proof. -It's doeal testimony—it can: be in- vestigated. -Mre:-Cark-Gols, 628 -MinnesotaAve., Bemidji--Minn.;says: “I'still reeom- ‘mend -Doan’snKiiney. Pills as-highly as ever. We keep them on hendand lways-get-the-best results when we ke -them. *Some time ago ‘Doan’s iduey: Pills relieved me of backache, headaches and-dizry speels-and great- ly strengthened -my kidneys. ~This [remedy-also toned upany-system.:One other in-our.-house-has-had good re- its from Dean’s Kidney Pills:and [Tecommends:them~as highly-as I-do.” Price- 50c, ~at ~all -deajers. -Don’t ply -ask-for-a kidney-remedy-—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same-that Golz had. Foster-Milburn Co., Preps., Buffalo, N.'Y. = ———————— supplied-with -clothing -and pieces of household goods. Miss LaValle, the Lucile corset ‘|demonstrater, has decided to stay.all of this week at the Henrionnet Mil- linery Parlors. Corsets fitted, nails manicured, hair dressed and massage. Bring -your:-eombings ' and have a beautiful-switch -made.—Adv. C. M. King, of Deer River, Itasca county commissioner, one of the most urgent good road boosters in north- ern-Minnesota, being chairman of the good roads committee of the N. M. D. assoelation, was in Bemidji yester- day. He left this morning for his home ‘in' Deer River and will leave tonight, accompanied by his wife, for Brainerd to attend the development meeting. Mrs. King is a member of the Women’'s Auxiliary. The matter of living within your income and laying aside something for the future is a matier of com- mon sense and backbone. Start an account at the ~Northern National Bank with $1.00'and add to it regu- larly. You will be surprised at the outcome.—Adv. W. R. Hitcheock, publisher of the Hibbing Tribune, who was in Be- midji yesterday for the purpose of attending the Wonderland Trail as- sociation meeting, left this morning for Brainerd where he will spend sev- eral days in attendance at the con- vention of ‘the Northern Minnesota Development association. Mr. Hitch- cock said he enjoyed his stay in Be- midji very much, always taking pleas- ure in returning to the city in Which he at one time resided. He spoke at the meeting of the Commercial club last evening. Mr. Hitcheock formerly edited the Pioneer. A Stylish Light-Weight Rubber The Hub-Mark"*Winthrop” or “Self-A is a rubber of ~anwusual “high -quality. Though light in weight it gives sati ry protection against wet-and slus It is a stylish rubber suit- able for business wear. The “ Winthrop” is made in a wide variety of shapes to fit different !tyles of shoa. This TradeMark Look for the Hub-Mark on all +kinds-and styles of Rubber Footwear “for Men, Women, Boys and Girls. Nuu this : —You can rely on ing you buy from dealers who Hul -Mark Rubber Footwear. irduble merchants. 5 ull Boston"Rubber Shoe Company tion of officers, in the Odd Fellows hall, Thursday, December 3. All ‘members are urged to be present. MRS. WM. HYATT, Lady Good' Samaritan. The Needle Work Guild met at the home of Mrs. T. J. Welsh of Bemidji avenue yesterday and spent the af- ternoon in making quilts and aprons for children. The next meeting will also be held at the home of Mrs. Welsh. A large number' of articles the guild since its organization and several poor have been made’ by the members of | families . -have - Jeen. ' Well—_Get the' St. Paul Sunday Pioneer Press:and see the New Dance Feature—music, words and all—and if you want to be up:todate -on ~dancing follow this special feature. A*New One-Every &mdsy © . n the 8t. Paul Piomeer Press. At Your Newsdealer's. ~ London, Dec.. -2—Raussian ‘and Ger- man_ reports ifidicate ‘that the “Rus- ‘stan " 1ines in~Poland” are intact and that the forces are locked in a ter- rifiobattle extending over what virtual- Iy amounts to a front of 100 miles. * ‘There "are three points of contact from the” German position: South of Plock, through Lowicz and Lodz, and Southeast of Cracow. ~The armies have gradually merged into one great force during the past week, however, and the-develpments of the past two| days clearly--indicate - that -early -Rus- sian reports were overly optimistic. General von Hindenberg’s army, ' which 'was compgsed: lirgely of con- scripts- of mext year’s“line, has been reinfor¢ed. “With “the“kaiser at the stern'front: it"is-beliéved-a: supreme | effort is-abeut to-be-made to hurl the Russian offensive back upon Warsaw. ‘When the big battle is finally fought and “the results and details are learn- ed it is° believed it will prove to be the' most*‘sanguinary; conflict of the ‘war. Its-influence upon the-entire ‘situa- ‘tion will also be- of -the greatest-im- portance. - Some -military experts be- lieve that the Germans are now marking time in the west awaiting ‘the ‘outcome of General’ Hindenberg's conflict ‘with' the Russians. GERMANS - ARE 'REINFORCED Additional Troops Opposing Russians in” Poland. Petrograd, Dec. 2.—First grade Ger- man troops are now opposing a part of the Russian army 'in Poland. The “arrival of reinforcements for the Germans and the strengthening of second and third line troops by the first fighting forces is said to be re- sponsible for the delay in settling the issue in Poland. The German forces are putting up a desperate resistance in the vicinity of Lodz. The losses.on both sides are declared to be - enormous. The Germans fought their way out of the vise in which they were caught south of Lodz at the point of the bay- onet and in the face of terrific ma- chine gun and rifle fife, ENDS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT Oregon Abolishes Custom by Majority of 157 Votes. Salem, Ore., Dec. 2—Official returns from the recent elections show that the amendment to abolish capital pun- ishment in Oregon carried by a ma- jority of 157. The“afirmative vote was 100,552 and the megative 100,395. Notice. To parties who are indebted to W. G. Schroeder for merchandise, dating back 60 days from Nov. 1 and over, are reqdested to settje.as soon as con- venfent and before Jan."T, 1915. ‘W. G. SCHROEDER. The street tramways of France now employ an army of women as con- ductors and pointsmen. Santa Fe Trail Strong western play. Two reels] Blue Bird Little' Bargtar (The NewViltage Boctor ' Manufacture'of Fireworks Extra Goed Music These reels will be shown to-. night and tomotrow ‘night at thi Rex. Price 5¢ and10c. ¢ Matinee - every ;afterncon at) Coming —The Harvest of Flames: Gircle No, 17 In two parts A melodrama of mystery and thrills--produced by Otis Turner, with Herbert Raio- .linson, “Anna -Little, Wmi -|i Worthington; Frank Lloyd. Universal Boy : l A Day in-His Life'Story, No: i1 of ‘the great Travelogue tserial; featuring.hme Matty.| {Marie confesses:her love for ithe Missing Rival. A Drama of the Sea. Fivem on Bill gets a firm hold. Kidnsy Remedy Obtained ‘Fine: Results At the time I commenced using your Swamp-Root I was so bad that T had to give up work. The pains in my back would® be like sometsharp instrument ‘piercing my- kidneys and I could hardly get out cf a chair without help. I finally resolved to give your Swamp-Root a ‘trial and the results were so fine that I have recommended - it -to others and it seems to produce the same beneficial results with everybody that uses it. I am very thankful to you for your great Temedy, Swamp-Rcot, -as 1 know that it will do all you claim for it. CHAS. J. SHELDON, McGraw, N. Y. 23rd of September, Sheldon, statement and made oath that the same is true in substance and fact. R. C. GLEASON, Justice of the Peace. My commission expires May, 1912. Prove What Swamp-Root Wil Do For You. Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co,, Binghamton, N. Y., for a sample size. bottle. It will convince anyone. You will also receive a booklet of valu-* able information, telling about the kidneys and bladder. Daily Pioneer. Regular fifty-cent 2nd one-dollar size bottles for sale at all drug stores. STOP-BUYING EXPENSIVE COUGH REMEDIES Make lhe Best at Home Mosies spent.tor. the oldisiyle Feadpiy | made cough syrups in botties holding only 2 to 23§ ounces isvery largely wasted, because most of them are composed principally of sugar and water. Yet you | have to pay the same price as if it was all medicine. Stop wasting thismoney. You can make a better cough medicine at home at one-fifth the cost. Mercly go to the drug store named b=low and ask for 2 ounces (50c worth) of Schiffmann centrated Expectorant. one pint of granulated sug half pint of boiling water, which m afull pint (16 ounces). ‘I'his new, simg pleasant remedy is guarantee to r the worst cough or cold. Also e: for Bronchial Asthma, Broncl.itis, Hoarseness and Whooping Cot bottle will make enough hoine- coughmedicineto probably last the family the entire winter. Chil n i so pleasant to take and it positi n: 17 n-n'o S6rphit or.other narcotics, & tures. Keep it onhand in case (-[( me gency and stop cach wugh Lefor “Phis b authorized to return the moncy single case where it does not give per- fect satisfaction or is not found the used, Absnlme]y Do Barker’s Drug Store 217 3rd St Be- midjl Minn, ‘Used Great Personally appeared before me, th\s' 1909, Chas. J. : who subscribed - the -above!| ‘When wrlti-l ing, be sure and mention the Bemidji THE:DEMAND FOR Triumph Gaseline Engines in"this'sectlon is increasing each year as this engine becomes betterknown . The directors of the school at Hines telephoned us an order for one of these engines to be used- at their school there to opperate their ventilating fans-and-pump water, etc. The Triumph engine is popular for ‘work like * this -as it is-simple to operate, and is strong, light -and durable. You'would be surprised at the work one of “these engines would save you on the farm. Let us figure with you for an engine, saw out- fit, feed grinder, etc. S ONTINME 10 816-18 Minnesota Ave. PHONE 57 ‘BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA ‘Hang Your Pictures walghing'up to 100 ibs. | | ‘with Moore Push Devices, wiltinot disfigure walls Moore Push-Pins Sold In ‘BEMIDJI AT THE () Bemidji Pioneer Office SUPPLY STORE Segal Emporium Co. ‘More Days Bemidji,Minn. Now iis the time to buy your Xmas as well as your winter goods Hundreds of new bar- gains selling. for tomorrow’s Bargains that you can’t afford to miss. Every department of- fers you an advantage. Just what you need 'most will be found at this QUICK ACTION SALE