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SATURDAY, :JANUARY 16, :1815. About The City In case of fire call 349. LRI held September 6 to 11. s s . ruary 9. s . Tuesday, February 9. DI The city election will be held ‘Tuesday, February 16, with registra- tion day a week before. s .. There will be a Presbyterian church entertainment, January 26. Miss Ida Virginia Brown will be in charge. « .. Ada will play the Bemidji high school at the Armory tonight. Both teams are after the state title and a fast game is certain. P The 1915 convention of the North- Central Minnesota Educational asso- ciation will be held in this city, Feb- ruary 11, 12 and 13. ... Associated Charities benefit in the near future. It will be a comedy and will be staged under the direction of Miss Rubie Henrionnet. “ e There will be a concert by the Be- midji band in the City hall on the evening of January 28. A good at- tendance will be appreciated. “ . There will be a meeting of the Commercial club, Tuesday evening, Feb. 2, after which the directors will have a short business session. 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. PR On Tuesday evening, February 2, Thomas Brooks Fletcher, the famous leeturer, will appear in Bemidji. He is with the Redpath bureau and comes here under auspices of the Study club. PRI} At is the effort of the publishers B of the Pioneer to make the local col- «mns of the paper of much interest o its readers. In this they cannot be successful without assistance, and Levery news item, no matter if seem- #ingly of trifle consequence, phoned to is appreciated. ] 31, | BREVITIES Addison and Vern Carpenter of Grant Valley were the guests of Be- midji relatives yesterday. For Wood Phone 129.—Adv. H. 8. Stillwell of Maltby was o among the out of town business vis- itors in the city yesterday. Monday—25 ladies’ fur collars 1-2 price. O’Leary-Bowser Co.—Adv. Mrs. B. E. Hoskins of Rosby spent yesterday in the city shopping, re- turning to her home in the evening. Monday—25 ladies’ fur collars 1-2 price. O'Leary-Bowser Co.—Adv. Mrs. Ida Wise of Gully was in Be- midji yesterday, making arrange- ments to move here, so her children Grand Theatre THE HOUSE OF QUALITY TONICHT ONLY Essanay Presents The Great American Triumph : G0O0D-FOR-NOTHING In four acts. With G. M. Ander- son, the popular photoplayer The story pictures the life of a good-for-nothing son who made afallure of everything he tack- led in the east. He finally set- tles in the west and makes good. Thr lls, Romance, 2 Comedy, Drama Admission 5 and 10 cts. Coming Monday—William Fox presents the Broadway star Ed- LXK KKK KK KKK KKK % LEST WE FORGET * R KRR KK KKK KKK Minnesota’s 1915 state fair will be Beltrami county’s next term of court will convene on Tuesday, Feb- The next meeting of the board of county commissioners will be held on winter. Monday—25 ladies’ fur collars 1-2 price. O’Leary-Bowser Co.—Adv. Mrs. Julia Case and son Ralph spent yesterday in the city visitinz friends and shopping. They return- ed to their home in Turtle River in the evening. 250 Shirt Waists, only Troppman’s sale of Crane Adv. George Gunderson, the “ Kelliher hotel man, spent today in Bemidji, being on his way home from the twin 59¢c at stock.— cities where he has spent several days on business. January white goods sale starts Wednesday. O’Leary-Bowser Co.— Adv. R. H. Schumacher of Tenstrike was in the city yesterday, leaving today for North Dakota on business. Mr. Schumacher is the Pioneer corres- pondent at Tenstrike. , $25 up-to-date Cloaks, only $5.48 at Troppman'’s sale of Crane stock.— Adv. Miss Marie Coleman, a government employe at Red Lake, Minnesota, was in the city yesterday, enroute to Leav- enworth, Washington, where she will visit relatives for a month. January white goods sale Wednesday. O’Leary-Bowser Adv. A Farmers’ meeting was held at the home of Gust Berg in the town of Frohn today. Bueford M. Gile, the agricultural teacher of the Be- midji schools, attended the meeting. $30 Coats and Suits only $7.95 at Troppman’s sale of Crane stock.— Adv. Misses Gertrude Malone, Edith Ryan and Beth Evans, and Messrs. R. 0. Brandon, Paul Howe and Oscar Nelson spent last evening between starts Co.— and Mrs. Joe Hermann. One of these days you ought to go to Hakkerup’s and have your pie- ture taken.—Adv. Mrs. D. D. Miller and baby Jene left last evening for Chicago, having been called there by the illness of Mrs. Miller’s sister, Miss Della Ensch. Miss Ensch is in a very critical con- dition and not expected to live. Monday—Late styles in suits and coats, 1-2 price. Bowser Co.—Adv. ladfes’ O’Leary- Rev. T. S. Kolste, formerly pastor of the First Scandinavian Lutheran church of this city, will preach in that churech Sunday morning at 10:30. Rev. Kolste now has a call in Wisconsin, but still owns property in Bemidji. Monday—Late styles in suits and coats, 1-2 price. Bowser Co.—Adv. Miss Catherine Richards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Richards, until recently residents of Bemidji, has un- dergone an operation for appendicitis since her arrival in Spokane. She was in a serious cdndition for some time, but is now out of danger. lave your furniture repaired at ‘he bargain store, first class work at reasonable prices.—Adv. L. N. Seim of Decorah, Iowa, and his daughter, Mrs. M. Z. Daily of Bovey, Minnesota, who have been the guests of Mrs. Frank Lattimer of Turtle River, returned to Bovey to- day. Mr. Seim is pleased with the country and says the only thing this part of the state needs is more set- tlers. ladies’ O’Leary- Omnibus to all trains, afternoon and night. Phone 355-88. Night Call 104. Bunker.—Adv. A. D. Bailey, manual training in- structor of the Bemidji schools, who is confined to his home with an at- tack of typhoid fever, is gradually improving, but will be unable to re- sume his duties for two weeks. Dur- ing his absence Leslie Slater, a senior in the high school, has charge of the department and also instructs in mechanical drawing. Coats and Suits worth $5 and up, may attend the Bemidji schoola:thls trains at Tenstrike, the guests of Mr.|| Shnons passed a petmon mong the pnpilu, requesting the pflnelpll to re- Dpeat the noon hour entertainment be- fore dismissal. The number was re- peated and the puplis marched out to the tune of “Tipperary.” "~ Pay oft your city or farm mortgage with a new loan at three per cent Security National Loan . Company, Brainerd, Minn.—Adv. ‘When a newspaper gives you a lot of free advertising in order to boom some concert or entertainment in which you are interested, keep track of the lines that are printed week by week and multiply that number by the regular advertising rates of the paper. Compare the results with the actual money value of any favor that you get from any other business concern. Then take into considera- tion the fact that advertising and circulation are the only two things that a newspaper has to sell. Now, in these days of higher prices, how much do you think it ought to give away?—Exchange. Anyone needing assistance is in- vited to phone Mrs. T. J. Welsh, 1121 Beltrami avenue, of the Associated Charities Bureau, phorie 282. Mrs. J. A. Younggren of Beltrami avenue entertained this afternoon in honor of her niece, Margaret Fitzgerald, the occasion being _her sixth birthday. Pink rosebuds form- ed charming table decorations witth AR R KRR KKK KA *BRITISH TESTIFYT0 . = * X (STOICISM. OF RUSSIANS * 3K KA AR KKK Petrograd.—(By _Mail to ' New || York. )—The stoiellm of the Cnr*p soldiers is testified to by a British doc: tor serving with the Russian ~Rea Cross, who relates how a wounded int fantryman refuséd anaesthetic vfifl‘lé his hand was being: amputated. “He was a puny little chap with intelligent eyes, and he waited tiently for me to attend to his hand || which had been smashed by a f; ment of a shell. While I was pr paring my instrument one of the nursing sisters tried to divert his at- tention, but he saild in a rather mocking tone, ‘Why don’t you ‘be- gin. It won’t hurt, will it?’ I re- plied that I proposed giving him chloroform, but he said, ‘No, I will ] not be put to sleep’ ‘But you will scream and upset the other wounded men,” I remonstratéd. He snorted, ‘Am I a woman? “The result was that we did not give him an anesthetic, and while I was amputating the shattered mem- ber he did not make a sound. His face, before gay and animated, wore a look of strong determtnation, but when the operation was over he gave a sigh of relief, and his face regain- ed its look of animation. “That’s all ‘right,’ he exclaimed, ‘but.what the birthday cake as centerpiece and DBHB we have the amm ture like snow for a compamon. Load your kodak for tomorrow-.- There’s nothing that shows up a pic- i} : Spend Sunday with your kodak as Eastman films to fit any kodak 7 réer’s Dru cg c/ewc»/ry Store about the hand, your honor? What ‘HOW Monday will be a big voting day, and Extra Spcclal Bargains. Come, help boost the votes Below is a list of contestants and their record of votes which will be published daily 4 Elsie Edd Gene Begsley Emma LaPage . Father Phillipe. First Baptist church ... Lucene McCuaig.......... Vera Nelson ... THINK OF IT---A Beautiful Cift Absolutely FREE $650 AWARDED SEGAL EMPORIUM Ladies’ Wear THEY_ALL STAND 60,595 Episcopal Church.... .......... 17, 694 2,785 Presbyterian Church ............ 35,055 62,745 Norwegian Lutheran Church 13,157 . 62,446 Swedish Lutheran Church ... 8,105 . 24,172 James Leister ........ ........ 2050 . 3665 Methodist Church ... 18,619 30,278 HNora Daniels, Solway. : 936 IN FIVE PRIZES L. BLODSTON Men’s Wear unition. (Merch It matters not where you reside or what you want, the merdmm bzlow can gcl it for you at a price hat will d efy competition. Every merchant is reliable and will give you the best value for your money * a background. ek ok k k. t******‘k * %k Kk Kk quaint Dutch boys as fa- vors. The little guests were Martha Gilmore, Catherine Gilmore, Kathleen Downs, Emma Jane Harrington, Dora Jordan, Ruth Hayner, Eleanor Bow- ser, Vera Opsahl, Mildred Danielson, Mary Agnes Welsh, Clifford Klein and Francis Russell. Although only six years old, Margaret Fitzgerald has taken a child's part in several of the plays given at the Brinkman theater, and has always carried her role with credit. She was especially good in the part of “Little Willie,” in East Lynne. I make switches and other hair goods from combings. Mrs. Sarah Hannah, Nymore, Minn. Mail comb- ings to above address. Will leave work when finished with Mrs. Wm. Lilye of Bemidji for your inspection. only 98c at Troppman’s sale of Crane stock—begins Monday.—Adv. The high school basketball team, accompanied by a small number of rooters, Coach Bestul and James Ma- lone, who will referee, left this morn- ing for Akeley where the high school quint of that city will be encounter- ed this afternoon. The boys will re- turn on the early evening train and meet the fast Ada aggregation to- night. A brilliant exhibition of bas- ketball is promised. Ladies’ and Children’s Underwear, values to 85c, only 19c at Tropp- man’s sale of Crane stock.—Adv. In speaking of the Ada team, which will play here tonight, the Crookston Times says: “The Ada high school basketball team passed through the city this morning enroute to MecIn- tosh where they will play the high school team of that city this evening. Ada has a fair team this year and as McIntosh is not as strong as usual,, a very close battle is expected. The game, predicts the Ada coach, will be close, with the advantage with Ada.” Lessons on Violin and Trombone. Up-to-date methods used. Thomas W. Britten, 1119 Doud Ave., cor. 12th St. E. ‘When Miss Eliza Loe decided to entertain the high school students yesterday afternoon with a selection on the Vietrola, she chose a new rec- ord, entitled, “It’s a Long Way to Tip- perary.” . The number. proved so po- Switches $1.00 and up. Satisfaction guaranteed.—Adv. Thirty-four mothers were present at the Mothers’ club meeting last Thursday, which was held in the North school building. Talks were given by Mrs. L. A. Ward, president of the club, and by Miss May Brun- ner, principal of the North school. Mrs. Essler read a paper on “Educa- tional Games,” and Mrs. A. A. ‘War- field one on, “In Proportion to ‘the Chime.” the teachers in the North school, sang several solos and a number of songs and recitations were given by ‘the pupils of the school. After the program, refreshments were served. The meeting was one of the most successful ever held by the club,.be- ing both interesting and instructive. The club will meet again about Feb- rurary fifteenth, and all mothers are urged to be present. The place and time will be announced at a later date. ; Chronic Indigestion Permanently Cured. “Six years ago,” writes 8. E. Car- penter, East Aurora, N. Y., “I was in very-bad shape suffering from indi- gestion, could mot eat solid food, when a friend advised me to try Chamberlain’s Tablets. I found such relief from one box that I continued using. thém until cured, and though |six years have elapsed I have not felt i mund Breese in “The Walls Of | pular with the students that the: en- Jericho.” and at ‘the close of sehnol Edwin J. trouble.” For sale by All Dealers. of Chicago. - TR e S ¥ tire assembly joined in'the chorus Miss Eilen Boylen, one, of} shall you do with it? I suppose you will throw it in the fire?” While the limb was being bandaged, he exam- ined the hand with interest and ok Kk ok ke * says: ‘“‘Chamberlain’s Cough Reme- dy will break up a cold the quickest of anything I have ever used.” This remedy contains no opium or other narcotic.” It is most effectual and is rleasant and safe to take. Try it. For sale by All Dealers. * * Thorite, a mineral found prinei- pally in Norway, has been found to possess some of the therapeutic pow- ers of radium and to serve as a less expensive substitute for it. % % K de Kk kK Kk Kk k ok *x ® * TONIGHT AT THE The Harry St. Clair Stock Company —In— “In Missouri” - FOR-TONIGHT ONLY SUNDAY NIGHT The very laughable comedy Why Brown Game Down In which some of the most laughable situations ever seen on the American stage will hold the audience from the rise of the first curtain until the fall of the last. Prices 10¢c and 25c. - Pic- tures before and after the play. SPECIAL—Monday and Tues: day, Anamiated songs. Motion pictures anamiated to words and jthe slightest return of my former voice.- - The first shown this side KRR KKK KKK KKK BEMIDJI PIONEER PUB. CO. Wholesalers and Retailers of Typewriter Paper and Typewriter Ribbons. You save the middleman’s profit when you buy here. Full ream boxes at from 76 cents and up. Security State Bank Bldg. 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