Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 27, 1917, Page 4

FFICIAL ' PROCEEDINGS OF CITY o CO'I?NCIL, CITY OF BEMIDJI, MEET- ING HELD JULY 8, 1917. " City council met at 8 o'clock at City hall, President Clark presiding. Upon roll call the following alder- men were declared present—Lahr, Bag- ley, Smart, Backus, Phillippi, Hazen, Larson, Joanis, Smith, Clark. Absent— Moberg. Minutes. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and ngproved. Bills were read on motion of Smart, seconded by Bagley. Carried. €. W. Vandersluis, board of re- view, 5 days ........ Srieiiece $15.00 revl J’AMé board o " 12.00 , 5 days hillippi, ol 7] AAYS L..iiiiecieeseess J. P. Lahr, 2 dozen postal cards Street Gang, work to date...... Bemidji Iron Works, work and supplies for water department. John Johnson, jitney service.... B. J. Randolph, special police. .. Frank Croal, desposing of dogs. Archie Ditty, city assessor, one term .....cecoeecsccsnccccocss Smith-Robinson Lumber 3 supplies for dog pond and Dia- mond Point .....cececcecnnnse Thos. Swinson, services as city o engineer ..i........oceeeenens 54.50 J. A. Fenton, printing . 1. Mrs. A. Tho rest M‘r]; .‘!’ ‘Tho , board and care of Mrs. Hailing and children.. John Johnson, jitney service..... 0. G. Schwandt, merchandise for ves .55 oa 1.75 . J. Tol engineer ..........ccc0icnenn 2040‘0) A. O. Akre, wWood ........cceee-s 3.0 Minnesota Electric Light and Power Co., current for June... 502.86 Minnesota Electric Light and Power Co., pumping for month of June and rent of transform- L T R 150.52 Minnesota Electric Light and Power Co., current for library. 2.43 Minnesota Electric Light and Power Co., current for street lights in Fifth ward ......... 03.42 Northwestern Telephone Co., telephone service ......... .... 8.60 Aldrkl:‘h & Co., work for Geo. 200 . 4.55 d Co., supplies for library.. . 6.25 Aldrich &ppCo., work on jail ..... 6.60 R. B. Smith, cleaning and sweep- ing streets ............0000000 70.60 J. A. Fenton, officlal printing. 9.00 Frank S. Betz Co., supplies for the city health department.... 16.25 Moved by Alderman Smart, seconded by Alderman Smith, that bill of R. B. Smith for 'cleaning and sprinkling street for April 23rd to and including the 5th of May, 1917, be allowed. A communication from the public safety commission in regard to an or- dinance for vagrancy was read. Also the ordinance was submitted. After the city hattorney had vrr:ne& in r%lhl. proper phrases to complete the ordi- nance it was moved that it be adopted and this to be its first reading. Motion of Alderman Smart, seconded by Alderman Smith, that the license of Dickenson Carnival Co. be granted, li- cense issued for the amount of $5 for the first day and $2.50 for each succeed- ing day. Carried. Report of board of review was read on motion of Alderman Smart, seconded by Alderman Joanls, it was accepted and placed on file. Application of B. W. Bushman for li- cense to new jitney bus was read. On motion of Alderman Smart, seconded by Alderman Phill?pl. that license be granted. Carried. Moved by Alderman Smart, seconded .gy Alderman Phillippl that the alley etween Sixth and Seventh street on Mississippi avenue (west side) be op- ened up. Carried. Moved by Alderman Smart, seconded by Alderman Bafiley, that we advertise for bids for paving approaches to the bridge and storm sewers bids to_ be blpoaned two weeks from tonight. Car- ried. The city engineer is to prepare plans and specifications for the paving and storm sewers. Motion by Alderman Smart, seconded by Alderman Hazen, that the crossing be opened across the tracks at the end of Mill Park. City engineer took the matter up. Carried. k Moved by Alderman Lahr, seconded by Alderman Smart, that the engineer pre- pare plans and specifications for the proposed paving. Carried. Alderman Smart moved that the city attorney order the Great Northern Rail- way Co. to put in the proper crossing at the city limits near Blakeley’'s farm. Carried. Alderman Backus (reports) of the street committee reports that he finds 16 crossings between Mississippi and Dewe e that should be taken up and replace Carried. Moved by Alderman Lahr, seconded by Alderman Bagley. that plank cross- ings be taken out and not replaced. Motion lost Moved by Alderman Lahr, seconded | by Alderman Phillippi that the matter| be left to the street committee and to| designate not more than 12 crossings. Carried. - Moved by Alderman Phillippi, sec- onded by Alderman Smith, to advertise for bids for old jail in Fifth ward. Carried. Alder Larson inquires if Lincoln avenue, near fire hall, is going to be fixed. Moved by Alderman Smith. seconded by Alderman Lahr, that from the end of the pavement to the City hall on Lincoln avenue be fixed to make it pass- able*at least expense possible. Carried. Moved by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman_Joanis, that the matter of lights to Moberg's place be left to light committee and report to the coun- cil. Carried. Moved by Alderman Joanis that en- gineer be instructed to see about cross- ing in Ridgway's Addition. Carried. Moved by Alderman Smart, seconded by Alderman Bagley, that street com- missioner see that First avenue be lev- ‘eled before it freezes. Carried. ! Motion by Alderman Joanis, seconded by Alderman Phillippi, to reconsider Alderman Smart's motion of sidewalks and leave it to the street committee to decide what to do. Carried. Moved by Alderman Smart, seconded by Alderman Larson, that the city en- gineer ask for permission to line day labor to raise manholes approaching to ‘bridge and to instruct street committee to fix road through Crookston yard. Carried. Moved by Alderman Smith, seconded by Alderman Smart, that President Clark appoint a committee to investi- gate the price for jitney fare and re- port at next meeting. rried. Pres- ident Clark appointed Mr. Smith, Mr. Smart, Mr. Hazen as committee. i _Permission to use the City hall on ‘Monday nights when the council does not meet and on Tuesday nights when the council does meet, was granted to Mr. Swinson, captain of the home guards. Moved by Alderman Smart, seconded By Alderman Hazen, that the city en- neer get the work ready and Mr. Jinkenson be instructed to commence work. Carried. No further business appearing. it was moved that we adjourn. Adjourned. Approved, H. M. CLARK, President. Attest: GEO. STEIN, City Clerk. The Bemid): Ploneer is anxious to publish all the local and society news possibie and would appreciate it very much if anvone having news of thar character would phone 922, or mail the details to the Bemidjt Pioneer. —if you have one. A porch if built right and properly screened makes a delightful living, cating and sleeping room for the summer days and nights. ) Two porches of course—one for living and eating, and one for sleep- ' ing—are better than one. If You Have No Porch Now or if yours isn’t large enough or properly built to make it con- venient for summer living, let us help you plan a porch that WILL do. 'We can help you fit a front porch, a back porch, a side porch or a sleeping porch to your house, that will make a new house out of the old one. Come and see us about it. Smith-Robinson Lumber Co, “One Board or a Carload” THE UNIVERSAL CAR The Ford car was'designed to serve the multitude and it is daily meeting the re- quirements of business and pleasure for owners in all parts of the world. As valu- able for big business and the professions as for the farmer and small merchant. Sim- plicity and ease of operation make it the ideal car for the family. Ford cars have become a general necessity. Runabout $345, Touring Car $360, Sedan $645, Coupelet $505, Town Car $595—all f, o. b. Detroit. On display and for sale by C. W. Jewett Co., Inc. And Authorized Ford Sales and Service Phone 474 Bemidji, Minn. EXTRA SIZE Black Silk Skirts, waist 30 to 35, each $8.75 to $13.00 Silk Waists, size 46 to 52, each $3.00 to $7.00 White Wash Waists, size 46 to 51, firice $1.35 to $2.00 Black Silk Petticoats, each $5.00 and $6.00 Munsing' Underwear, size 7, 8, 9, a garment 90¢ to $1.50 Bathing Suits, sizes 46 to 52, a suit $7.00 to $10.00 ) o/ Bemidji, Minn. WAR SCOOQOPS Hog Houses Are Money Makers They mean healthier hogs—two litters a ear as easy as one and larger litters. eeding is easy when your hogs are properly housed. You make more money with less effort and less worry. And the most economical Hog House is covered on the outside with WHITE PINE because WHITE PINE buildings endure with little or no repair—and add permanent value to your farm. . Besides you'll find it a pleasure to work with WHITE PINE. Itis so light to handle and its soft, smooth grain makes it easy to work. Practical working plans, specifications and a complete bill of material necessary for the above Hog House or for any other farm building will be furnished free on request, together with our estimate of the cost. Our “build by plans” method saves time and money. Come in and let us tell you about it. St. Hilaire Retail Lbr. Co. 111 Phones 100 EXPERT REPAIRINC DONE Automobile work, boat engines, acetylene welding, etc. Batteries charged and cared for. All work guaranteed. WE HAVE THE LOTS What kind of a lot are you looking for? A good business site? A location for a fine residence? Or just a place for a cozy little home. CH T A R LT EASY PAYMENTS ~ick yours out and call on o ur local agent, T. C. Bailey, Post Office Block, for prices and June discount. BEMIDJI TOWNSITE COMPANY Cap. Nat Bank Bldz. St. Paul. Minnesota. UG T T T FOR SAIR FOR SALE—A 20-room hotel, barn and all out buildings. A good well in the kitchen with all furni- ture, bedding, stoves and dishes ready for service. Steady ‘board- ers the year round; located on the south shores of Red Lake; term- inus of the Minneapolis, Red Lake & Manitoba railroad. Will sell reasonable for cash. Hotel Cas- sin, Redby, Minn. 2-727 FOR SALE—40 acres good land, state ditch running on one side. Very easily cleared. If taken at once, $550. E. J. Willits, 115 3rd - St. Phone 41. 2-727 FOR SALE—Good milch cow. E. 8, ' ‘Woodward, 507 Irvine Ave. 5-727 FOR SALE—Light team of horses, Inquire of Dan Gainey, GQGiven Hdw. Co. 5-e.0.d. 81 FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms for light housekeeping. Phone 637. 3-728 l FOR RENT—House, Tenth and Min- nesota. Call Duncalf, Phone 14- F-2. 629t WANTED WANTED—Girl for chamber work, also ‘one for kitchen work. Call rural phone, Jester Farm Resort. 5-730 WANTED—Girl for kitchen. Apply Hotel Markham. 72441 WANTED—To buy 5§ or 6-room house and not less than 50-foot lot on Bemidji, Beltrami are Minn. Ave., for my home. E. J. Willits, 115 3rd St. Phone 41. 7-81 WANTED—Lady of refined appear- ance to handle good business proposition in city of Bemidji. Goods received gold medal at Pan- ama Exposition. “H. A. R.,” tgo Pioneer. 3-730 ot et R R SRR TSNS .5 . WANTED—Girl for housework. Two in family. 901 Lake Boulevard. 726t " FOR SALE Good team mules, new harness, wide tire wagon, only $250. My beautiful driving mare (Ruby Hahl) mark 2.06, harness and new top buggy. Would trade towards house on Beltrami avenue. For Sale—Good 1,100-1b. horse, new harness, $125. Very, nice Chester Wh pig 8 weeks, $7.00. NGood ss;z:fi)n% :vork horse, cheap. ew rispett machi - 1y $150. i e New double alley ten. pinett and .. new tent for alleys and all equip- b ment; cost $550, for $150. "?ew one-horse wagon, * complete, good Concord buggy, ite (sow) dandy) $110. good motor boat, cheap. estaurant and hotel 500 down town, $2,000 Fair Store stock, trade for land. peshie 6-room house and lot, 2 blocks from City Hall, on 4th St.; worth $1,500; have offered for $1,000, but * will consider offer for even less if sold this month. Owner does not live here and says sell. She’s sick. All modern 7-room house, 75-foot front, only $1,900; $400 cash and $25.00 per month and 7 per cent in- terest. Worth $3,500. ~ 5-room house, barn, one-half acre ground, $2,000. 7-room house, barn, modern chick- en house, brooder and hover house, 4.tacres ground, elegant location in city. o Bemidji - Kelliher Auto Serv ice Car Leaves Jitney Stand at 7 a. m. Dally r Returns 5:20 p. m. 20 minute to half hour stop at all towns enroute FARE 8c PER MILE FRANK WARD, Prop. ~BELTRAMI HOTEL-- (Formerly CHALLENGE) == Under New Management Now n for Business Completely re-modeled and re-decorated. Meal 35c .. Sunday Chicken Dinner---11530 to 200 --- 50c MRS. KATE MULLANE, Prop, Phone 77 No. 216 Beltraml LU LU T ] I's A Life-saver System With Scop : i "“F ,‘p Al Very fine 5-room, modern except heat, house. Garage and lot. Easy terms, $1,900. 7-room house ‘(very nice) on 60- foot lot, worth $4,000; owner, widow who is going away, and $2,650 will buy if taken at once. i 3-room house and lot down town, $650. 10-acre improved trade, $1,200. 20 acres, one mile west, only $1,- 000. Snaps on all kinds of farm land. WANTED—A NEW up to date AEROPLANE AT ONCE. Wanted—40 acres close in on lake, at once. ‘Wanted—40 or 60 acres hardwood land not over 6 miles east of city, at once. For Rent—11-room thoroughly modern house down town. Come in and see me anyway. formation cheerfully given. For Trade—Good $1,500 house and lot for Brainerd house and lot about same value. Quick deal desired. E. J. WILLITS, Phone 41. 115 3rd St. C 5-726 farm; might In- SINK- AN (U TIP OVER ;WHY JUs N_ON EM AN’ PADDLE