Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 23, 1914, Page 3

- BIG RAIL MERGER ‘WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1914 GIVEN APPROVAL New York Central and Lake Shore Roads United. STCCK ULDERSRATIFY ACT Deal Involving $300,000,000 Secures Endorsement of Lake Shore Owners Following Simi'ar Action on the Part of New York Central Stock- holders. Cleveland, Dec. 23.—Consolidation of the Lake Shore Railroad company with the New York Central Railway company was effected here at a meet- ing pf Lake Shore stockholders. The stockholders ratified the action taken by New York Central stockholders July 20. The merger involves $300,- 000,000. Opposition to the proposed merger plans developed more than a week ago when Clarence H. Venner of Bos- ton, head of the General Investment company of Maine and holder of five American Ambassador Hon- ored by Austrian Emperor. Photo by American Press Assoclation. Emperor Francis Joseph has con- ferred the medal of the Red Cross upon Frederick C. Penfield, United ‘| nomination of Rathg if it is sent to Lynch;, Democratic national commit- teeman, turned the selection of a post- master over to Van Dyke and he in turn left it to the committee. Lynch says he thinks the choice of Raths ends the postmastership con- troversy. The Democratic organization of Ramsey county threatens to fight the the senate. The members declare he has not been identified with the party and asert he supported the Repub- lican candidate for governer in this year's primaries. TFor conveying garbage by rail there has been invented a car with 3 cemi-cylindrical tank that can be turned for emptying. Egyptian cotton is being profil- ably grown on irrigated farms in Ar- izona. Subscribe for the Ploreer. Party Rubbers early as you can. A tive and useful gifts than here. : s, Cre DeChines, Velvets, Ribbons, Kid Gloves, Kid Mit- tens, Bath Robes, Bedroom Slippers, Neckwear, Boxes, Scarfs, Embroidered Flannel, and Batistes, Silk Hose, Ladies’ Misses’ and Children’s ONLY ONE_MORE BUYING DAY UNTIL CHRISTMAS If you have not done your buying early, do it as Nowhere can you find more attrac- Beautiful Silks, Crepe shares of Lake Shore stock, asked the | States ambassador; Rear Admiral i e e \ court to grant an injunction which | Aaron Ward, U. 8. N,, retired, and Dr. ty . ki ¥ would provent. the consolidation, .| Hemry Ven' Dyks, minister 0 Tho|[ Voo SNEC Coats make desirable presents;and you buy them at J: leging that It would violate the Sher- |Netherlands. hkar €18, 8CIVO 8 ~§ man antitrust law. He also askeq| The award is made for their work |} double purpose. v that a receiver e appointed to operate the Nickel Plate, Big Four, Lake Erie, Chio Central and Indiana Southern on a competitive basis. Judge Stevens of common pleas in connection with the Red Cross in the dual empire. stock ot the Reading company, val- ued at $30,332,500. They not only protect the feet in bad weather, but they give them a natty appearance as well. These rubbers have a bright finish that lasts re- One Half Price court refused the injunction. The Lake Shore has flled a deed of kably well. Under the plans for the merger |Tecord here to the Central Trust com- Hfib—fia!‘k Rubbers defy the 1 , . G e y every share of Lake Shore stock will | Pany and G. I. Littleton, trustee, of || g¢ormiest days—and save you 4 . be traded for five shares of stock in | New York, procuring an issue of $100,- money. - 000,000 twenty-five year 4 per cent the new corporaticn. Holdings Are Vast. ‘While the Big Four has been oper- ated on the independent basis since May 1, 1914, the lake Shore is said to retain control of a majority of the Big Four capital stock. Other holdines of the l.ake Shore road are: A majority of the capital stock of the Nickcl Plate, Lake Erie gold bonds, covering all equipment, real estate, etc. It is dated July 1, 1914. This was one of the first legal steps taken in conjunction with the merger. ST. PAUL’S NEW POSTMASTER Otto N. Raths Choice of Congression- al Campaign Committee. Accept no other kind. Also made in low cut style. ABmous Prodactof e Bosioa Rabber Shoe Ca HUB-MARK RUBBERS Look Tor| Look for the Hub-Mark on all Railroad Fares Refunded Open Evenings e L R e . T i i I and Western aad the Pitisburg and | o p,yy pec. 23.—Otto Raths, un-|| kinds and styles of Rubber Footwear * If you have a room to rent or ¥ Lake Erie, half of the entire capital ¢l tl & ¢ the Gaiety for Men, Women, Boys and Girls. x the * stock of the Battle Creek and Sturgis | [ [SCentY manaser o : Note this : — Y. 1 vant to rent one—jyou get by ko theater, has been named as the choice fote this : — You can rely on % best ohoice through a Pioneer * railway, the Detroii, do and Mil- of Congressman Elect C. C. Van anything you buy from dealers who gn & by waukee railroad and the majority of | po) i \tten for . || sell Hub-Mark Rubber Footwear * want ad. Phone 81. * yke's campaign committee for post- They are dependable merchants. I EE S SRS R & J the Indiana Haror Pelt railroad and half of the entire stock of Pittsburg. McKeesport and Y eny Rail road company; inter¢st in the capita master to succeed Edward Yanish. The endorsement of the congres- sional committee i considered as Boston Rubber Shoe Company Malden, Mass. s A good *“asgan appointment, as F. B. [ E7 7 ke 272 OF A M GIF . . e v o [ . . . | Glad Tidings as Christmas Draws Nearer | Our splendid store service, remarkable varied stock of fresh merchandise, fair prices, L courteous sales people, attractive display of useful and appropriate gifts---all these become more significant. : . ¢ LET US HELP YOU OUT ON YOUR H H o Christmas Cifts of Great Interest to Ladies ; , Some Nice Gifts fo Wear . : ill be quite acceptable by any man sadies’ “hildren’s warm slippers, red, grey and Ch t D bl J Greebind st Rty bl A ristmas inner L IR W EMPRESS COFFEE In tan and grap, any size, at ... . $1.00 to $1.50 TABLE LINEN AND NAPKINS If you are not satisfied with your coffee, try ours. It is ; —_— A gift appreciated by every housewife. Table linen, good sure to please, one pound Can ... 40c SUSPENDERS quality, per yard ... 50¢, $1.00 NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES In individual boxes Napkins to match, large, per dozen Get a can of our Wampum brand and try it on your cakes. | ouf o Sl | .. 33¢ to 50¢ i o i TE 18 P08 oiiiimmmmmmsineinraisssaoniciss 15¢, 25¢ and 50¢ HINERTOW LS DELICIOUS CANNED PEACHES NECKWEAR are always useful and appropriate. We have a splendid Hiawatha or Wampum brand, grown and canned in Cali- A ney line of Ties for men just in, s line. Linen Towels, hemstitched, large size, and all linen, fornia, two and one-half pound cans.............. 35¢ and 25¢ new patterns, in holly boxes FOE COTCe o s e et 25¢ EARLY JUNE PEAS - @ 7 70 o7 L i B A it 25¢ to 50c¢ Better quality at . 5¢ and 30c¢ Hiawatha or Wampum brand, sifted, Wisconsin pack....15¢ Cranberries, per pound .. =4 . XMAS HANDKERCHIEFS BT 4 e . Sweaters and Mackinaws Pretty and inexpensive gifts. Ladies’ F]gs, Dfltes, Celery, Cltroll, Walllllt Meflts, We still have a large _line 0 handkerchiefs, hemstitched or lave edging Cfls“p, RaiSiflS afld Cum“ts left. A good Mackinaw or 10c and I5c CHRISTMAS CANDY AND NUTS warni Sweater would certainly Better quality, fine lawn and embroidered Our stock of nuts is all fresh, this year’s crop. You are make a fine present for any corners, CHOTER v 25¢ sure of getting the best quality going if you huy them here. many or boy. WALNUTS, BRAZILS, PECANS, FILBERTS, Mackinaws .......... $4.00 to $8.00 _— g S ALMONDS, PEANUTS Sweaters $1.00 to $6.00 FOR FAMILY OR FRIENDS 5 y : J : Perfume, Hair Brushes, Work Boxes, See our Christmas Candy at the Candy Counter. MEN’S FLANNEL SHIRTS Pin Cushions, Novelties, Gloves, Black T DRESS SHIRTS. i W. G. SCHROEDER o i * ! \,