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WEDNESDAY, JAKUARY 97, 1015, About The City KX KKK KRR KRR KK KR * LEST WE FORGET . * LR R R R RS RS ER R In case of fire call 349. e Elks Annual Charity Ball, Friday evening, February 19. L B Beltrami couniy’s next term of court will convene on Tuesday, Feb- ruary 9. .« s The next meeting of the board of county commissioners will be held on Tuesday, February 9. . i . The oity election will be held Tuesday, February 16, with registra- tion day a week before. ... On the evenings of February 16 and 17, the Associated Charities bene- fit comedy, “A Pair of Gloves,” will be presented. . s e The 1915 convention of the North- Central Minnesota Educational asso- ciation will be held in this city, Feb- ruary 11, 12 and 13. . s . 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. s s . Oswego, New York, the world’s championship basketball team, will play Bemidji, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 4, 5 and 6. LRI There will be a meeting of the Commercial ‘club, Tuesday evening, Feb. 2, after which the directors will have a short business session. s s e 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. ... On Tuesday evening, February 2, ‘Thomas Brooks Fletcher, the famons lecturer, will appear in Bemidji. He is with the Redpath bureau and comes here under auspices of the Study club. P Every news item phoned to the Pioneer, 31, aids in making the local columns of the paper more interest- ing, and is appreciated by the pub- lishers and readers alike. We solicit your assistance. o Basketball — Three big games. Thursday night, “Big Bemidg” ver- sus Pine River; Friday night, a double-header, Camp Fire Girls against All-Star Girls, and “Big Be- midg” versus Grand Rapids. BREV!TIES Joe Bisiar spent yesterdav in Cass Lake on business. For Wood Phone 129.—Adv. George E. Godfrey of Ball Club was in Bemidji on business today. Pure Lard, 11c per lb. at man’s.—Adv. Misses Agnes and Hilda Annonson, who have been visiting relatives at Aure, returned to Bemidji Monday. Miss Lollie Smith of Leonard, who has spent some time with friends in Nebish, returned to Leonard yester- day. Yeast Foam, 4c¢ pkg. at man’s.—Adv. Tropp- Tropp- George T. Baker has returned from Boy River, Minnesota, where he has been on business for a couple of days. Extra quality hams, 17¢ per Ib. at ‘Troppman’s.—Adv. Mrs. Elmer Hoff of the town of Grand Theatre THE HOUSE OF QUALITY TONICHT The Lynbrook Tragedy (Kalem) A two-act modern drama feat- uring Alice Joyce, It is well photographed and splendidly acted. The Losing Fight (Selig) A most interesting drama fea- turing Kathlyn Williams. Stippery Slim and The Imparsonator (Essanay) A western comedy that is very laughable. Saturday— ‘‘My Friend From India’’—as full of laughs as the spoken drama. = Matinee 2:30. * A COURTESY YOU OWE. * The nicest courtesy you can % show your guests is to have % their visits mentioned in this column. The nicest courtesy : & you can show your friends is & to let them know through this ' % column whem you go away, so % you won’t inconvenience them ¥ by looking for you. Phone 31. * ¢ * KKK K KKK KKK KKK _—_—— Northern, transacted business in Be- midji yesterday, returning home on the evening train. * ok k ok ok ok ok ok ok k ok ok ok Extra Standard Bacon, 20¢ per lb at Troppman’s.—Adv. Dr. W. K. Denison, V. 8., went to Northome this morning on profes- sional business. He will return to Bemidji this evening. Swift’s Premium bacon, -27c¢ per 1b. at Troppman’s.—Adv. Mrs. Fred Rhoda returned last night from Long Prairie, Minnesota, where she has been the guest of rela- tives for the past week. Look for Stewart’s ad for Specials. There is one in this issue.—Adv. Mrs. 8. C. Smith of Frohn has re- turned from an extended visit with friends and relatives in southern Min- nesota and northern Iowa. Look for Stetvart’s ad for Specials There is ore in this issue.—Adv. Mr. Tronnes of Neilsville, Minne- sota, who has been visiting his son, M. Tronnes, of Pinewood for some time past, has returned to his home. Attend the free coffee demonstra- tion at Troppman’s Saturday.—Adv. Mrs. Frank Gregory of Tenstrike came to Bemidji yesterday to accom- pany her son, Alvin, liome, who has been confined at the St. Anthony’s hospital with an attack of lumbago. One of these days you ought to go to Hakkerup's and have your pic- ture taken.—Adv. Mrs. C. A. Kilbourn has been ap- pointed postmistress of Solway, and the postoffice has been moved from Simes’ store to the Solway Hardware store. 33 1-3 lbs. cane granulated sugar for $1.00 with a $10.00 purchase at Troppman’s.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Finke and children of Berthold, North Dakota, returned home yesterday after a week’s visit at the home 'of Mrs. Finke’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Geil. tave your furniture repaired at the bargain store, first class work st reasonable prices.—Adv. J. W. Naugle, manager of the Naugle Pole & Tie company, went to Minneapolis Monday night, where he will attend the Cedar Men’s con- vention. He will return to the city Friday morning. There will be a free coffee demon- stration at Troppman’s store Satur- day. Be sure to be there.—Adv. Mrs. William Ray of' Alexandria, North Dakota, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. August Peterson, of the town of Northern for the past two months, returned to her home yesterday. Last evening the Eastern Star en- tertained at a card party in the Ma- sonic hall. About one hundred per- sons participated and a lunch was served at the close of the evening. The affair proved very enjoyable. 20 pounds Cane Granulated Sugar for $1.00 with a purchase of $1.00 in other merchandise at Troppman’s. —Adv. R. G. Chisolm of Minneapolis, head of the sales department of the Crook- ston Lumber company, and who is connected with thé Nichols-Chisolm Lumber company, which has large holdings at Frazee, spent today in Bemidji on business. E. E. Kenfield returned this morn- ing from a trip to Washburn, Wis- consin, Duluth and Minneapolis, where he has been on business. Mrs. Kenfield, who accompanied him to ‘Washburn to visit friends and rela- tives, will return to Bemidji Thurs- day. Pay off your city or farm mortgage with a new loan at three per cent Security National Loan Company, Brainerd, Minn.—Adv. Miss Capitola Stewart has opened a dancing school in the Commercial club rooms in Tenstrike and goes to that town every Wednesday evening. A large number have already joined the class to learn the latest popular dances and it is expected many more will join’ in the near future. Miss Stewart also gives private dancing lessons in Bemidji. ‘W. H. Allen, sugermtendent of the ‘Walker public schools, and R. F. Ross, superintendent of the Cass county schools, were in Bemidji last even- ing and while here discussed with W. B. Stewart,” Beltrami county su- perintendent, plans for the conven- tion of the North-Central Minnesota Educational association which is to be held here next month. is secretary of the association. There is no fabric too delicate, no garment too - costly, which cannot have their soiled, dingy appearance replaced by a freshness of color and newness of appearance. Try us. The Model Dry Cleaners. 309 3rd St.—Adv. 7 L E S CEE SRR X T *x % t.‘k klbe of great:interest to many as show- Mr. Allen for Feb. 1, 191 5. ing their possibilities. A rest room" for people from the country is urg- |- ently needed in Crookston and should: be provided. It remains for = some plan to be proposed and discussed, and, perhaps, from the experiences of ‘other towns, a plan adapted to lo- cal needs here may be found. The| Well- kidneys, remove impurities Woman’s Study club, Bemidji, Minn.,| Weak kidneys allow impurities £ uses a part of Mrs. Thompson’s little | multiply. home for rest room purposes. Mrs.| No kidney iii should be neglected. Thompson ‘mothers’ all the women who come to the rooms. She finds| If you have backache or urinary boarding places for girls who come |troubles. there as strangers, and aids in secur-| If you are nervous, dizsy or worn ing employment for country girls in [out, 1 search of work. Such conveniences| Begin treating your nidneys at take from the '‘trip to town' the|once; Use a proven kidney remedy. utter weariness of flesh which was| None endorsed like Doan’s Kidney The' kidneys filter the blood. They work night and day. "|inevitable when it was necessary to | Pills. take the children into’ the stores while shopping, and ‘stand around while the menfolk completed their business dealings.’ 'In most places where rest rooms have opened, mer- chants have been quick to realize that women will pass by the towns in which they are obliged fo stand about stores or on corners waiting for menfolk to get ready to go home, and come to those where rest rooms are provided.” Recommended by thousands. Proved by Bemidji testimony. Mrs, E. Thorson, 1009 - Bemidji Ave., Bemidji, Minn., says: “I have been a great sufferer from pain in the back dnd other symptoms of kid- ney trouble, For years three or four years I had spells of backache and often had to give up and go to bed. I used other remedies but nothing helped me as much as Doan’s Kidney Pills. They brought me quick re- lief, and I think highly of them.” Price 60c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy— get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the -same that Mrs. Thorson had. Foster-Mil- burn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. A Newspaper Dictionary Burly Negro—Any colored man ar- rested. Engineer—The man who gets blamed for a raflrond accident. (See probe.) Gentleman Burglar—A thief with a collar. (See Raffles.) Joy Ride—What precedes an automo- + Aucdson River Scenery Anthony's bile accident. (See broker.) Nose st the northwest Loot—Goods found in a flat in Har- | corner of Westchester county. N. Y. lem. reaches an altitade of 1225 feet nbove Millionaire—A man who owns his | the Hudson river Fhe scenery from ‘| own home. (See divorce.) this point, } t-the entrance to the Plot—Something that is thwarted | famous MHighiauds. has been deseribed (See fofl) ) Pretty Girl—Any female. Scanty Attire—What people escape from burning buildings in. Sleuth—A detective in the headlines. Society Leader—A woman who re- turns from Europe. Twenty-four Hours—The period in which the police expect to catch the murderer.—Puck, as the most beautifil on the globe This particulae porit has brought worldwide fame to the nohle Hudson, the Rhine of America. -Magizine of American History It Helps a Lot. Eve for the first time tn their mar- ried life was telling Adam- fust - what she thought of him *“T'his is the original rib roast.” led Adam And that was the beginning of the saving grace of humor. Jodg.. enuck. Satan’s Way. Mrs. Kilgore was the pretty young wife of the elderly village pastor. One day she went into the city with a friend and, among other things, bought a new frocks “Another frock, my dear?” said her husband. *Did you need another?” “Yes,” said the wife, hesitatingly “I do need it. and, besides, it was so pretty that the devil tempted me.” “But you should have said, ‘Get thee behind me, Satan’ Have you forgot- ten that?” “Oh, no! But that was what made the trouble, hubby dear. I said, ‘Get thee behind me, Satan’ and he “did, but he whispered over my shoulder, ‘It just fits you beautifully in the back! And I just had to take it then.” —Harper’s Magazine, Walking a Crack. The man who tries to walk a crack. always fails. for who that was in & condition to walk 't wonld ever. think of doing a fool thiag like walk ng a crack® Don Marquis After a man is broke he begins to entertain a few serious thqugths of economy.—Commercial Appeal. Oregon has three women lumber dealers and two female carpenters. Tommy Atkins. The use of the -name Tommy Atklns. applying to the British soldiers, dates back to the Indian mutiny. In 1857 when the rebellion broke ont in Luck- now all the Europeans fled to the Res- idency. On their way they came upon a private of the Thirty-second regiment (Duke of Cornwall’s Light infantry) on sentry duty at an outpost. They urged him to make his escape with them, but he would not do so and was killed. His name happened to be Thomas Atkins, and so throughout the mutiny campaign when a daring deed was done the doer was said to be “a regular Tommy Atkins.”—Exchange. Dlscnmmatmg wo- I men are cautious in their use of ““disap- pearing creams,”’ Tomzmy, oily creams have been *‘im- possible.” Others, find ob- jections to massage creams. Knowing this, a pharma- ceutical house, for 50 years famous for the scrupnlous purity and unusual high quality of its products, has perfected Webster's “Toilet Creamn — an exquisite vanishing cresm, white as snow — mvmgf forth the delicate f ace of lilacs and Barriers. She—I've just thought of an excel- lent plan for fostering better manners at the theater. He—What is it? She ~Put all the fat men on the end seats and get them so interested in the per- formance that they will not leave their seats between the acts.—Richmond lilies. Preserves the soft, satiny Times-Dispatch. gkin textuw: An ideal b: EES IR W Gloves ca Sartorial Sameness. “Washington isn’t so picturesque as it used to be.” “Why not, pray?” “Statesmen have modified their dress to such an extent that they now look much like other people.”—Birmingham Age-Herald. plying this We know you ster’s Toilet G aluminum capped j: CltmegSfore ' E. N. French & Co. That it will prevent fatigue is the inventor’s claim for a form of ban- dage to be strapped to the elbow. STOPS HEADACHE, PAN, NEURALGiA Don'f. sufl‘er! Get a dime pack- of Dr. James’ Headache Powders, You can clear your head and relieve @ dull, splitting or violent throbbing headache in a moment with a Dr. James’ Headache Powder. This old- time headache relief acts almost magi- cally. Send some one to the drug store now for a dime package and a few mo- ments after you take a powder you will wonder what became of the head- ache, neurnlsa and pain. Stop suffer- ing—it’s needless, Be sure you get what you ask for. One We Tiave always tricd to be just a litde ahead of the other fellow in the general equipment of our store. Asan evidence of thisdesire to show the newest and only the best ‘of everything, we gladly recommend to users of ink ‘Carter's Pencraft §=sB Combincd Office T‘ ‘Tm‘q*l and Fountain Pen Rk 1 4 Ink —the newest member of the Carter’ c]nx 'mi-l.{ Notice. All those knowing themselves in- debted to me are kindly requested to settle their book account or note be- I am obliged to ask customers -to favor me promptly to enable me to meet my own obli- gations. ‘W. G. SCHROEDER. HARNESS In sfieaking of the need of a rest room for Crookston, the Crookston Daily. Times says: “Experiences with est: rooms. in other communities will': "~ = THE BEMID)I - 'PIONEER - ‘Phone 31, We want tc 'sell a iew_Work Har- nesses Cheap to advertise them, Call in and see them. Ziegler's Second Hand Store, There is possible danger in ‘delay. hame; very ‘often varles according, to| his. religion. .in the old days families often divided their. miembers. between _| Ohristianity and Islam so as to, be cer tain to have: friends on: the winning wide, much as ‘o0ld-Scottish famfliés i ‘some ‘cases deliberately: divided them- ‘selves: between :Jacobite :and Hanove- | ~BOTTLES OF MEDICINE AT HALF “PRICE. MAKE YOUR OWN tives of the original family recognise ‘COUGH MEDICINE. each other as.relatives, but generally Z they use different names for the two i - branches; “conveying the: same | mean -ing’in Slavonic and Turkish rspective | One hundred residents of Bemidji will bottles, corks, labels, etc,, better to get ly.: For:example, there.are the-names|have a‘ chance to get a G60c bottle (but|& 2-ounce bottle of Schiffmann’s Concen- ‘Rafkovich: and’ Jennetich (“Rai” and|only one to each family) of Schiffmann’s ,,::{ggf;g:g":::g‘;,“g,":;; 1t st Jome “Jennet” iboth . meaning paradise) and|Congentrated Expoctorant st half price, |ing to glrgc(ionsg and make a full pint ‘ e al rker’s g Store, street, | of st cou; , besids Eokollch and Shahinagich (“Sokol”and| today and tomorrow only, but-remember | $2.00 to $3.00,. o this quantity would ‘Shabin’ both.meaning falcon)., on these days only. With a view to|cost for the same amount of the ordi- giving those who have not vet used this|nary kinds. One bottle-will also proba- excellent remedy an opportunity of try- |bly be sufficient quantity to last a fami- Origin of a Mark Twain Story. fag It, the propiietor and Barker's Drug |1y the entive wintor. > Apselutely mo of all the wi s Store, Third street; have decided to re- | chloroform, opium, morphine, or . any witty ‘thingsisald or wrlt |duce ‘the price 8o as to give the first 100 | other narcotic is contained in this rem- ten by Mark Twain no phrase has boen |2ppiying ' regular 50c bottle -for “25¢, {edy. It is pleasant to take and children quoted 'oftener -than' hisi reply -to an| DY, Presenting -the coupon below. Even lare fond of it. Besides absolutely no - i reply an | though not in need of a medicine at the |risk whatever is run in buying this rem- alarmist .report. “Rumorof my denth |present time, it will pay to take ad- edy;ag Barker’s Drug Store, Third street " i vantage -of this opportunity, as some |will refund your 25c if it is not found greatly exaggerated.” - The history Of | remedy is' uite sure to be required be-|the, very bedt remedy cver uasd . for this now. celebrated bonmot will | fore t:)eb wh&ex‘- lsdovel;l, }:;n tihis renlled)' Stubborn: Coughs, --Colds, Bronchitis, 3 A cannot be obtained at half price again. = |Croup, Whooping Cough or Hoarseness. doubtless. be. of - Interest.-| Mark-Twaln,{ S0 18 Ot e A e e | Cevabns eatbig Satton By, Hoarseneas was on a visit to London some years | edy in such strongly concentrated form, |are sold or living out of the city where and-had been secured as the chier | Where you buy all pure medicine fn smalf | they are unable to get it of their local - ago ¢ ottles, is ‘more’ economical. Instead of | druggist, will no guest at a diniier to be given by a lit | buying, to break up a cold or cough, sev- | Will be ‘sent a bottie, p%‘;*l‘“}‘;‘fii"‘ oo srary club. On the morning of the day | eral bottles of old fashioned, ready-made |receipt of the coupon and 25c, prnvl£o remedies containing only a small quan- ey -order of the proprietor toda when the dinner was to take place the | {ity ‘¢ real medioine and a Iargepropor- | . Address E. 1. Schiftmann, 205 W. 6th secretary was shocked tolhear & rumor | tion ef sugar and water, also paying for |St., St. Paul, Minn. that Mark Twain had died suddeniy. At his wits’ end, he sought -to verify it by a diplomatic note to Mrs.. Clem ens, in which he mentioned the rumor Mark ‘Twain got hold of ithe note and telegraphed the now famous reply. “Rumor. of - my death greatly exag gerate TWENTY-FIVE. This coupon and 25 i8-good for ited Expectorant at Barker's o Qo) 50m b f Schifmann’s ( !) omn o n's - tomorrow, and your name and addres: Stard, 1t nM today or is filled in. Name Addre: Golden Invitations. A successful Moscow i BRINKMAN named Spiridonow, who ‘had made a A \ B vast fortune, thought of a novel wayg of inviting the guests to bis_golden ‘wedding. The Invitations were en Hear Paul E. Morton Sing graved on golden cards. When the recipients opened the envelopes . they The Latest.and Old Time:Songs were naturally pleased with- the beau 5 o Z tiful * tnvitations, but supposed tnai | Plcture Program—United Film Service - Presents Mar- they were ouly gilded. A .closer esuns |jon Leonard in “THE DRIFT”":in three Parts. A singu- ination, however, showed that the mil lionalre had actually sent out cards ot larly Powerful and i?&lgfg;nzgg‘;cgfn Full of action. e real gold. M. ‘Spiridonow sent in ail Children &c Aduits 16¢c 200 fuvitations. The cards were made i i ey Coming--“Under-Fire- in Mexico Merchants Who:Want Your Business process, and the material was taken from a mine owned by the millionaire It matters not where you reside or what you want, the merchants below can get it for you at a price that will defy competition. Every merchant is reliable and will-give you the best value for your money TONICHT Each card was worth about $25.- | &iitii«*i*kliii: :ii&lifili*ii: KKK KRR KRR KRR KK * * * BEMIDJI PIONEER PUB. CO. " : fi;hnlesnlers o : : BEMIDJI MJSIC HOUSE : : '\v’l;olesalilt'u nng Reusllarz: : ke : : 117 Third Str.et, Bemidji. : o 'ypewriter 'aper -an - *. Typewriter Ribbons, x ¥ PENS ¥ & Wholesale and retail Pla- & :v Y;!otu si“ the !méml“':“‘. ; : figggi?s : : W:,h:)rgans and Sewing : C profit when you ‘buy here. ¥ chines. * ‘Full ream boxes at from 75 ¥ X STATIONERY x K * i( cents and up. * : SCHOOL SUPPLIES : : Phone 573. * * BEMIDJI PIONEER PUB. CO. * i Security State Bank Bldg. x X Bemidji, Minn, ¥ & J. BISIAR, .MANAGER. +* * Bemidji, Minn. X ¥ x X * * x u ¥ KRR R KRR KK KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK xKKKKK KKK X e A RN A AW lkliiilli**il’li :iiii*llkfililii: :‘Ki‘lk**ikil x X % X * an : : : JEWELRY STORE : A * The “New Bemidji” Pencil : Wholesalers and- Retailers : Mgm’fyg;fi;n sf:}:‘ Sold by All Dealers. 4 Service and satista:tion. Mall % X = x % Orders given that same ser- ¥ * * X x : vice you get in person. : : : *x * x BARKER'S x * * * % T Third St.”Bemiafl, Minn. X o3 G g :: §op ol W ok 3 2 b b X0k k% . z o HRRKEK KKK KKK KKK KK KK KKK ***. XxkX IRXIIIRRRKIEHREE Rk kkkxkkkRhkahx X § 8 sk i x x = x X $8A YO MO! 18 -% iy ¥ o T Ton want IR R RN R * SCHOOL SUPPLIES x : found mGBlZgI(’le:.IES : % cally. If you receive yonr *x x : ¥ % Come:right here and get % X P8y weskly, lay some aside % *x ‘in Bemidji-at the ¥ x them, as we pridecurselves & ¥ each week, if monthly do it & * : ¥ X on having only the best & % monthly. ‘The dollars will x ; ¥ % '‘money can buy. & % plle up surprisingly. * : B |u'p¥11‘,“y STORE 0oL, : x i d : Now is t{?gnllgto open a : . x ) OTIQ &) SOHWANDT % X bank account with t H :& *:: < : Bemidii - Minnesota : : SEOUR{I)%Y STATE BANK : LR R R RS R R R P R e et T IIIIIIY N R SRR S S S 8 :*Ciiiiii’iifiifi: KKK KKK KKK K iii#i##*kfi&ii*li* * We:.are Jobbers % : AT : x OUR : * of e % %%fil % merchandise sales are always % : PIN? 'flcml : : 3 3 : * on tt‘i: h‘n"beenm and each % ¢ % mon! as better than % ¥ cusmuad Lasmae . X ¥ x the last. If you - * No need to send outside of % : fi{ kinds of b““‘"l‘! ma- Xy ready a eulto::er, a’r:nn;: n‘c}t : * Bemidji -for them. e ter re -é“&‘ or as little as : * know how well we can please X : Pioneer: S?ll;‘.l Store : b"‘ i e 5 * X'you In quality -and satisty ¥ X Can Save You Money, & X Coaland wood also forsale * ) U % dusntity. 3 x x » *x *x X BEMIDJI PIONEER PUB. €0, % J Minesota Ave. and B. R. 8. £ & pemiigy,® SCHBOEDER,, X *x x KKK KKK KKK KKK K K KKK KK E gk kKRR RRKKK WE FURNISH THESE BINDERS IN SIZES TO FIT ANY PAPER, MADE UP WITH ANY OF OUR REGU- LAR COLORS IN MULTIKOPY CARBON AND WITH ANY NUMBER OF CARBON SHEETS DESIRED. DIRECTIONS FOR USE:—Insert letter-head or original blank. sheet under flap on top of binder, and sheet for copy under the carbon. The binder with sheets inserted can then be handled as a single sheet. A special advantage in using these binders is that forms for the . day’s work can be laid up ahead when convenient, thussaving time in the busiest part of the day. Carbon paper used in this way lasts 50 per cent longenhanwhen u.sed in loose sheets. A telephone order will brmg a sample to your desk. | BARKER'S -DRUG STORE WILL SELL 100