Subscribers enjoy higher page view limit, downloads, and exclusive features.
Bert Jamison of Walker, judge of probate of Cass county, was in Be: {|midji Christmés eve, being the guest R R R R SR R R R R * LEST WE FORGET * [ EESR SRR SRR = & 8 R In case of fire call 349. s s Trainmen’s annual dance, in City hall, New Year’s night. ... The Bemidji public schools will re- sume classes January 4. .. Minnesota’s 1915 state fair will be kel September 6 to 11. s e Beltrami county’s mnext term ' of court will convene on Tuesday, Feb- ruary 9. s s . ‘The first meeting of the new board of county commissioners will-be held Monday, January 4. The chairman will be named. s . ‘The 1915 convention of the North- Central-Minnesota Educational.asso- ciation will-be held in this city, Feb- ruary 11, 12-and 13. * s ““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. s s . The 1915 summer meeting of the N. M. D. A. will be held at Coleraine, June 10 and 11. The winter con- vention will be held in Bemidji next December. s e Basketball Tuesday evening, “Big Bemidg” against the Minneapolis In- dependents. On Thursday and Fri- day the St. Cloud C. C’'s will play here. Everybody’s going. L It 18 the effort of the publishers of the Pioneer to make the local col- umas 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 81, is appreciated. )OCAY BREVITIES Clifford Ward of Benedict is spend- ing the holidays with his parents in this eity. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Fuller of Crookston are the guests of their daughter Mrs. E. F. Netzer, Frances Bowers and Myrtle Shafer of town of Eckles, were business visitors in the city Thursday. Mrs. E. G. Marfel of Mineapolis is visiting her sister, Mrs. Shellfoo of or Norton avenue for a:few days. For Wood Phone 129.—Adv. Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Tuomy enter- tained Mr. and Mrs. W. Z. Robinson at dinner at the Markham last even- ing. Mr. and Mrs. George Kreatz of Bemidji avenue entertained Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marcum at Christmas dinner. Mrs. John Abercrombie of this city went to International Falls Thursday, where she will visit rela- tives for two weeks. Gus Melges, formerly of this city but now in the real estate business in Minneapolis, was the guest of Be- midji friends yesterday. Stewart’s grocery will be closed all day Christmas.—Adv. Grand Theatre THE HOUSE OF QUALITY TONICHT ONLY The Potter and“the: Glay A two part Kalem in which- a woman’s revenge is spoiled by her own daughter. Hearst-Selig News Pictorial All the late war news and other interesting events. The Untarnished Shield (Lubin) The second of ‘‘The Beloved Adventure’’ series featuring ‘Ar- thur Johnson. The Tall of Hicks and The Plumber's Picaic Two good comedies Admission Bc and 10c TUESDAY: Kelcey and Shan- nonin ‘‘After the Ball”. Six reels of thrills, tears and cheers. Matinee at 3 of relatives'while here. 1 Mr. ‘and Mrs.’E. F. Netzer had as their dinner ‘guests yesterday, Mr. land- Mrs.-A. F. Fuller of Crookston and Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Wilson. Mr. and Mrsi E: M. Sathre : of Dewey: ‘avenue, -entéttained Nrs.: 0. B. Sonstrud and-deughters garoling Ava and Ella at Christmas dinner. Mr: and Mrs. A. O. Hoganson had as their Christmas dinner guests, Mt. and Mrs. John Hoganson and ichil: dren, and‘Messrs Lee:and Odegard. One of these days you ought: to go to Hakkerup’s and have your pie- ture taken.—Adv. Miss Ruth Wentworth, the teacher at Buena Vista, went to Blackduck yesterday “where she will visit her parents during the Christmas vaca- tion. George Klein of Turtle River was in the city today on business. Mr. Kline took up his duties as post mas- ter Thursday, succeeding Nels Ot- terstad. Mr. and Mrs. James French- went tc Blackduck Thursday, where they spent Christmas day with their son Edwin. They returned to Bemidji today. tave your furniture repatred at the bargain store,-first-elass-work ut reasonable-prices.—Adv. Miss Annie Werner, who is em- ployed at the Carlson Variety store, ie spending the Christmas holidays, the guest of her parents at Pine City, Minnesota. Mrs. Charles Dickenson and daughter Cora of Island Lake, were in Bemidji Friday, enroute to Sol- way, where they will visit relatives for a short time. County Attorney and Mrs. G. M. Torrance had as their Christmas din- ner guests Messrs. Clayton C. Cross of this city and his brother Sherwood Cross of Winnipeg. Omnibus to all trains, afternoon and night. Phone 355-88. Night Call 104. Bunker.—Adv. Mrs. John Goodman had as her dinner guests at the Markham last evening Mrs. W. B. Stewart of this city and Miss Florence Grimoldby of Virginia, Minnesota. . Miss Mary Randolph’ of Blackduck was in the city Friday. From here she went to Boy River where she will visit at the home of her sister, Mrs. Joe Anderson until Monday. Miss Myrtle White of Cavalier, North Dakota, is visiting at the home of her parents in town of Northern during the Christmas holidays. Miss White teaches school in Cavalier. Miss Christine A. Bartol, who teaches school at Neely’s siding was in Bemidji yesterday enroute to Lengby, Minnesota, where she will visit relatives during the holidays. Make more money by preparing for a position at Mankato Commercial College, Mankato, Minn. Send for catalog.—Adv. Many Bemidji persons took advan- tage of the elaborate Christmas menu at the Markham hotel last evening and as a consequence several dinner parties were given there, nearly one hundred being served. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Gill entertained at six o’clock Christmas, dinner at Hotel Markham - yesterday. ~ The guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. Sqgal and daughters, A. Segal, and Miss Rose Cone of Superior, Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. George Cochran:en- tertained at six o’clock dinner ‘last evening. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. L. A. LaBaw, Mr. and Mrs.' M. E. Kenfield, Mr. and Mrs. William Chichester ‘and George Cochran; Jr. of Bena. , Forty acres of good cord wood stumpage for sale se sw of 29147-33. Inquire of O. J. ‘Weekly, 1207 Bel- trami avenue or Gully Minnesota.— adv. Miss Jessamine Gould, a teacher in the Warren public schools and her sister, Miss Etta Gould, a student at the Madison university, formerly of this city, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Dempsey during 'the Christmas holidays. Archdeacon H. F. Parshall of Cass Lake, was in attendance atthe Chmist- mas program given by the Sunday school class of the Episcopal church yesterday afternoon. The affair ‘was one of the largest ever held by :the church and was very successful. We mean YOU when we say “Save part of your. income-amd deposit it regularly in -the Northern National Bank.” It will earn you 4 per tent annually.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs G. A. McDonald and little daughter Marion of Winnipeg, are the guests of Mrs. McDonald’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McMan- vs of Dewey avenue. Mr. McDonald |will remain for two or three weeks and Mrs. McDonald and daughter will remain until Easter. Dr. and Mrs. D. L. Stanton, of Pemidji avenue, had as their dinner guests yesterday Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Sanborn, Mr. and Mrs. George Strick- land, Attorney E. M. Stanton of Thief River Falls, Senator P. H. McGarry of ‘Walker, Judge C. W. Stanton and H. Mayne Stanton. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Kenfield of ake Boulevard, entertained at: it “being -their: 25 ' wedding -anniver- M. B.-Kenfisld; EarlCochran,and Mr. and “Mrs. Thacher of - Seattle, ‘Washington.: - The * decorations -used ‘were-sent: from -Alabama, - by -Mr. and-Mrs. H. D. Kenfield of Cass:Lake, ‘who.are spending -the - winter -there and ‘consisted ‘of holly, ‘mistietoe, ‘magnolia, a branch covered with iniature oranges, and a number:of, lother Christmas greens which grow in that state. N. J. Caseshas purchased the Hen- rionnet Grocery on'8th and Irvine [Ave., and extends a cordial welcome to all patrons. A complete line of groceries, cigars, school ‘supplies, etc. always on’ hand.—Adv. “Uncle” James ~Winebrenner of 'Dewey-avenue has a dozen this year’s pullets; which-have been laying eggs very regularly xh.xce the cold weath- er. Yesterday, which was the coldest day we have had so far this year, was their record breaking day, and they laid ‘nine eggs.’ “If anyone has pullets: to beat mine, let them trot them out,” said “Uncle” Winebren- mer. Mr. Winebrenner has been ‘quite a-hunter in his day and Mrs. ‘Winebrenner is wearing a set of beautiful furs which she had made this winter from a Michigan black bear, which Mr. Winebrenner shot thirty years ago. The hide, which was tanned shortly after the bear was killed, was in perfect condition according to the Chicago furrier who prepared the set. The fur is a jet black and exceptionally fine and glossy. The United States last year im- ported 22,295,533 square yards of fiber mattings. DRESS - PLAITINGS — BUTTONS COVERED. HEMSTITCHING—RUCHINGS French Accordion, Knife & Box Plaitings. All work guaranteed. Send for Price List A. Largest and Best Plaiting and Button House in N wW. TWIN CITY DRESS NOVELTY CO. 608 Nicollet Ave. Minneapolis, Minn. Bumped Up Against the Real Thing. “I think I have bumped up against the real thing in Chamberlain’s Tab- lets,” writes D. R. Thomas, of Ti- dioute, Pa. “They do the work and cause no unpleasant reaction.” In cases of constipation when pills and saline cathartics are used, their use | is often followed by constipation, as they take so much water out of the system. On the other hand the.ef- fect of Chamberlain's Tablets is'so agreeable -and so- natural that you do not realize that it has been pro- duced in a medicine, and no reac¢tion follows their use. For sale by All Dealers. REX SATURDAY When A Woman Loves A'modern drama in three parts Matt .in a Difficult Position a good comedy SUNDAY The-Fireman-and-=the-6irl athree reel drama _SPECIAL FOR Tonight and Tomorrow A MUSICAL ACT Singing, musicand talk- ingbythecelebratedeccen~ tric comedian Ir. Charles Hadley from ‘New York city, ‘*known everywhere’’ Admission 185c & 20c At the BRINKMAN TONIGHT THE Harry St. cl_air Stock Go. Hello Bill SUNDAY NICHT The great'comedy melodrama Eagle’s Nest in four acts Picture Program 7:30 Curtain on the big Show 8:30! Notifies Washington A(éncy— to Deny Reports. PAYS VISIT T0 RIS TROOPS Says He Found His Saldiers “in-High Spirits and Eager to ‘Assume the Offensive Against 'Mw onaries.” Villa in-Mexico 2 ‘Washington, Dec. !G—fimfll Car-{sentor ranza has no intentlen of leaving Mexico, accerding te a telegram rg- cetved at the Carranza agency here frem-Apizaca, a small town nertheast of Puebla. In.addition :to requesting his representatives -to deny all such reports the message says: . “I'am still in a town of Apizaca, visiting the camps ef dur troops and finding them in high spirits and eager to assume the offensive against the reactionaries. - Necessitles-of. the cam- |, paign demand that I visit the lines of operation so that I may become ac- quainted ‘with the mecessities of the troops and keep In close touch with their ‘movements. A dispatch to the state department says Garranis is:Teposted: to have reached Cordoba, on the'line' between Vera- Cruz and ‘ Mexico City. His troops, it is added,” hidve taken live stock and other articles at Orizaba and other places along the railway. A dispatch from Mexico City says that General Villa has taken a house there and will remain there indefinite- 1y. SUPPLY VILLA WITH MONEY People of Guadalajara Raise Fund of Million-Pesos. El Paso, Tex., Dec. '26.—Julian C. Medina, a blacksmith, has been ap- pointed governor of the-state of Jalis- co by General Francisco Villa, accord- ing to advices reaching here from Guadalajara, the capital. ' Miguel Die- guez, the Carranza appointee, who was deposed when Villa forces captured Guadalajara recently, was a carpen- ter. « During his recent visit to Guadala- jara General Villa sought the loan of 1,000,000 pesos from the.people of the state. The major part of this sum, it is said, will be supplied by the church party, which is gratified: over Villa’s action in reopening the churches, which had been closed by the Carran- Za gOVernor. g General Villa, according to reports received here, addressed the business men of Guadalajara at mass meet- ing regarding the loan and told them that ifthe convention Judgment does not “obtain "fund& ft” cgnnét exist for another year. He piedicted that if funds are not raised another French revolution will result and, men such as he was addressing might fall by the knife or the guillotine. The busi- ness men are contributing te the fund, it is sald. i WOMAN IN OPIUM SMUGG!;ING Five Men Under Arrest in Connection With Suspected- Plot. New York, Dec. 26.—Five men, in- cluding several sailors, ‘are under ar- rest here in connection®with: the un- covering of what the federal authori- ties believe is a wholesale opium smuggling plot. § It was stated that a woman, de- clared to be'the head of a-conspiracy, is on the steamer Baltic, now nearing England, and that a‘wireless message has been sent to the White Star liner and a cablegram to the Scotland Yard authorities looking toward her arrest in Liverpool. She is said to have $200, 000 worth of opium with her, which she and others found they could mot smuggle into this country owing to the discovery of the .plot. FREIGHT RATES INCREASED Three Steamship -Lines -Agree on Raise in Charges. San Francisce, Dec. 26.—An increase in freight rates: was--agreed on by three ‘lines of steamships plying be- tween the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. The new scale will go into effect Dec. 30 and will be adopted by the Luckenbach Stesmship company, W. R. Grace & Co. and the. American- Hawaiian line. The increase:chiefly affects iron and steel goods and will raise the cost of transporting.rails to. San‘Francisco $1 @ ton. To Portland, Seattle and Ta- coma the increase is $2 a ton. : ACQUITTED ON FIRST COUNT Joseph Fish, Wealthy Chicagoan, Was Charged With Conspiracy. Chicago, Dec. 26.—Joseph Fisx wealthy public fire insurance adjuster, charged with conspiracy, was acquit- ted by a-jury in a few, minutes. Fish was charged“with having: con- spired in 1909 with David Korshak, a confesed starter of incendiary fires, to cause fires for which Fish would act as insurance adjuster. - Fourteen more indictments are pending against Fish and it is said he will be placed on trial again in a few days. GRIMM ALFALFA SEED 1 have for salea limited amount THINKS HOUSE WILL KILL IT| Underwood Believes Woman Suffrage Is Certain of Defeat. > ‘Washington, Dec. 26.—Democratic Leader Underwood predicted that ‘when the proposed constitutiopal amendment for woman suffragereach- ed a vote in the house it would be defeated probably by a two-thirds vote. “I shall vote against it and so will most of the Democrats in the house,” said Mr. Underwood. “The party, by caucus action, has gone ‘on record holding that woman suffrage, like pro- hibition, is a state issue and not a na- tional guestion. It is a question for the states themselyes to act upon and not for congress.” e ‘'with Moore Push Devices, | BEMIDJI AT THE (L) Bomidji Pioneer Bffice SUPPLY STORE State of Ohlo, City of Toledo, Lucas County- Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he ia tner of the firm of F. J. Chen- ey & . doing business in the City of ‘Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL! by the use of HALL'S CATARRH ~ FRA! £ Y. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my_presence, this 6th day of December. y. A. D. 1886. (Sedl) A. W. GLBASON, Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internal- 1y and acts directly uponthe blood and mucous -surfaces of the system. Send for_testimonials free. . J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold’ by all druggists. 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipa- on. Star Brand Typewriter Ribbons: In any color to fit any make of typewriter Each 75¢ These ribbons are fully ‘guaranteed as the best on earth. Come in neat tin boxes. The Bemidji Pioneer Pub. Co. Bemidji, Minn. Ever, as a boy, tie a can to a dog’s tail and see him scoot? Sure vou did—we did! And how about that lot, or house or piece of furniture, or auto you wish to get rid of? Tie a Daily Pioneer Want ol Ad to it friend—do it o R B A A now! Phone 31. The “Wonder Car.’’ The sensation of the auto- mobile world. The biggest automobile value ever offered under $1000. . Powerful, fast, silent and one of the easiest riding and most economical cars in the world. A splendid, fully equipped real 5-passenger. family automobile. With Sims high tension magneto; sliding gear transmission, left hand drive center control, anti- skid tires on rear and— Practically-All the High Priced Features of High Priced Cars easiest in th rid to-drive. The.greatest-all .around-hill mcl?:l:n“ng : inmtlu \:vr‘lvd‘: The car with a pure stream-line body. Holds the road at 50 miles an hour Starter and Electric Lights $55 extrs ® of Grimm Alfalfa seed grown' on my place near Staples. - If you want high grade, home grown reed of known origin, purity. and germination make your wants i ‘made known now. 5 ‘A. A. CARTER Exclusiye Agent = BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA