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_‘. { ~= .4 Mrs. Henry Stechman of /strike passed yesterday in the city. — Coming Events September 25—Next meeting of Beltrami county board of commis- ners. Oct. 9.—Opening number of the ‘Woman’s Study club entertainments, the Karl Scheurer Concert company. October 10—Opening day of Uni- versity of Minnesota. October 29—Specia]l election for issuing of bonds to pay for bridge and city hall. SOCIETY| HOSTESS TO AID Mrs. H. P. Erickson, 311 Bemidji avenue, wil] entertain the Norwegian Ladies Aid society of the Fifth ward tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. Everybody welcome. GUILD TOMORROW Mesdames C. R. Sanborn and George Cochran, Jr., will entertain the Episcopal Guild tomorrow after- noon at 2:30 o’clock in the basement of the church. A large attendance is desired. All those owing back dues please come prepared to pay. NATAL DAY 0BSERVED Mrs. C. A. Bush entertained Sun- day afternoon in honor of her daughter, Blanche Bush, the occa- sion being her birth .anniversary. Eight guests were present. PRESBYTERIAN AID The Presbyterian Ladies Aid will ld its regular meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in thq church basement. Lunch will be served by the ladies of the first di- vision. An invitation is extended to all ladies to attend. Enlarged photos of more than 100 “Mothers’ Darlings” will be shown on the screen at the ELKO Theatre Thursday M. ai En. In addition to the usual high class photoplay progrnm A Paramount Picture “AT FIRST SIGHT” Featuring Star of ‘““The Prim- rose Ring” Mae Murray Matinee 3:00; 5c and 15¢ Evening 7:30, 9; 10c and 20c John Olson of Nary was among the business visitors in the city yes- terday. Mrs. George Lucas, who has been the guest of Mrs. John Mutch at Brainerd for the past three weeks, has returned to her home. Abe Grossman left yesterday morning for Grand Forks, N. D, where he will attend the Yom Kup- per services today. $50,000 to loan on farms. Land Co. Dean a1t Miss Elva Peterson, who has vis- ited friends in the town of Frohn and elsewhere for some time, re- turned to her home in Solway yes- terday. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED Margaret Jean Given, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Given of Dewey avenue, celebrated her second birth- day yesterday afternoon, The in- vited guests were Allison Gibbons, Marguerite Given, Isabelle Baer, Katherine Gile, Donna Morse, Jane 3arris, Doris Sathre;; Marian Pogue, Edith Gordhammer, Juvia Gordham- mer, Robert Given, Jack Given, Charles Harris and Lester Warford, Jr. Mrs. Sam Hayth of the town of Northern came to Bemidji yesterday to meet her daughter, Mrs. Dick Bur- trum of Burlington, Ja., who will visit her mother for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Mittet and little daughter, Margaret, have moved in from Grand Forks Bay where they have passed the summer months. Personals and Newsy Notes Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dyke and four children, who have visited relatives at Fergus Falls, Ogema, Bemidji and other points, returned to their home in Brainerd yesterday. They made the trip by motor. Ten- If you have not danced to the music furnished by the Harmony Trio, you will have an opportunity on Wednesday evening, Sept. 26, at the City Hall, Bemidji. This or- chestra has established a reputation for “Music that’s different.” 2-926 One of these nice days you ought to go to Hakkerup’'s and have your picture taken. 14tt Milton Robertson of Spooner is transacting business in the city this week. Mrs. Thayer C. Bailey of this city, who has been the guest of her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Stone, of Crookston for the past month, left Monday night for St. Paul, enroute to Des Moines, Ia.,, where she will join her husband, who is stationed at Camp Dodge as second lieuten- ant. Crab apples $1 for one-half bushel while they last. Troppman’s sst;;a Mrs. E. F. Cunningham and son, Ralph, of Schoolcraft were among the business visitors yesterday. Fox Day At The Rex Tonight at the REX will be shown the latest R. A, WALSH Production THE SILENT LIE Directed by Mr. Walsh who staged the great features “Carmen,” “The Regeneration,” “The Honor System,” and ‘The Serpent” and others. [he story of a girl whose father drives her to a life of despair and who is rescued by the love of 2 man. HER VEILED PAST comes to light, causing the skein to become entangled The Latest Walsh Masterpiece. STARRING ~ MISS MIRIAM GOOPER Evening Showings 7:20 and 8:45 o’Clock. Lillan Walker--Tomorrow In “SALLY-IN-A-HURRY” The story of a lass whose dreams come true. If you wish hard enough for something you will get it. LORD RICHARDS MARRIES A WAITRESS Big VITAGRAPH BLUE RIBBON Feature with the dimpled star of filmdom in the lead. Matinee 2:30 o’Clock. . Evening 7:20 and 8:45 o’Clock .N. Evenson of the Fifth ward, have H. A. Brldgemfi spent yeuterday in Margie on business. generation,” “The Serpent” and the celebrated film “The Honor System.’ The offering at the Rex tonight is his latest big feature which tells the story of a woman who battles against the almost overpowering wrath and resentment of her own father, who has detested her almost from birth because of her mother’s unfaithful- ness. Rev. C. N. Foss is attending the conference of Congregational church- es held in Minneapolis this week. “Paws of the Bear” A strong Drama of War, Love and Intrigue WILLIAM DESMOND is the young American— The monthly workers’ meeting of the Congregational church school wmkbe held Friday evening of this week. Tomorrow’s Bill. Beryl Todd of the Fifth ward is improving his .residence by build- ing on an addition. Mr. and Mrs. Laney of Turtle River came to Bemidji this morning and spent several hours here. Clara Williams is the beautiful Countess Olga, of the Russian secret service.— Together they enact many tense scenes, full of thrills and surprises Also TRIANGLE-KEYSTONE Comedy Mrs. James Taylor of Tenstrike pasged yesterday in the city on busi- ness. . Mrs. C. A. Bush has returned from a visit with friends and relatives in Brainerd Mr. nnd Mrs. A. Workman of Pu- posky .are the guests of their daugh- ter, Mrs. Oscar Kranz. J. M. Smith of Minneapolis, who has .been. the guest of his son, Dr. E. H. Smith, and family for two weeks, returned to his home yester- day morning. 10¢ - 20¢ 1:45 & T PARTS TONIGHT The nicest courtesy you can show your out-af-town guests is * - gee that a notice of their visit here is insert- ed in the personal columns of the Ploneer. Telephone 922 or bring your items to this office. No war price advance yet—*“Get ‘Rich’ quick” for all your. photo work ~—quality and service. Rich Studio, 29 10th. Phone 570-W. 921tf A. C. Turtle came down from Tur- tle River this .morning. Mr. Turtle is a magician and had been showing in Turtle River. E. H. Page, Sunday school mission- ary, located at Glasgow, Mont is the guest of Mr, and Mrs. A. T. Carl- son for a few days. i amnunnnn T 111 nunnm Subseribe for the Pioneer AT i INNESOTA AUTO MPPS nv%;whauve Just lg'{elvcfi a lot of new Minnesota maps, compiled and pre- pared by the Minnesota Forestry As- sociation showing lakes, canoe routes and automobile trails. The map is a beauty and is right up to date. Sells for 60c at the Pioneer office. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Carlson, Rev. A. E. Carlson of Arthur, Ia., and E. H. Page, Sunday school missionary, spent Sunday at Itasca State park. Mrs. M. F. Cunningham will leave Saturday or Monday for Los Angeles, Cal., where she will spend the win- ter. The Town Market Furniture Co. PRICE WRECKERS on New and Second Hand Furniture, Stoves, Rugs We Can Save You Money. Cor. 2nd St. and Minn. Ave. Even Evenson and family of Thief been River Falls, who haye the guests of Mr, Evenson's brother, G. returned home. Mrs. A. G. Rockwell of Britton, 8. D, returned to her home Monday after a visit with her cousins, Mrs. H. A. Bridgeman and Mrs. James Heneghan, of the Fifth ward. M. E. Smith of Minneapolis, of the Smith-Robinson Lumber com- pany, is in the city for a few days on business. Copyright 1917 by Tia Wocltas Tailors 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 litte home? This Wooltex coat shows thestraight line vogue for fall. In front the seams which con- tinue from the collar add further to the wanted suggestion of straightness, I'tsjust the gpat to slip over a thin dress on a cool evening or even u light suit in enowy weather. The Lustre Velour material, like that of all Wooltex garments, "has been carefully inspected and shrunk before cutting. It will stand hard wear with- out wrinkling, pucker- ing or sagging. Carbon burning; 1t will save your gasoline to get your engine burned out. Letford’s Garage. 8-929 Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Schulze, Mrs. J. R. Carley, Mrs. H. W. Whitcomb and Mrs, C. F. Williams have return- ed to their homes in Grand Forks from a short visit in Bemidji. They made the trip by automobile. EASY PAYMENTS & Pick yours out and call on our local agent, The Berman Agency, Markham Hotel Bldg., for prices and September discount. BEMIDJI TOWNSITE COMPANY Capital Nat. Bank Bldg. St. Paul, Minn. Rev. A. E. Carlson, who has been the guest of his brother, A. T. Carl- son, and wife for several days, re- turned this morning to his home in Arthur, Ia. Before coming to Be- midji, Rev. Carlson attended the na- tional convention of the Baptist churches in Minneapolis. He is pas- tor of the First Baptist church in Arthur. (bllq&_e of Sdmi it Thomas Mrs. F. A. Farley of Missoula, Mont.,, Mrs. L. Martin of Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Thomas King of Montevideo, Minn., sisters of Muni- cipal Judge John F. Gibbons, and his father, Thomas Gibbons of Mon- tevideo, who have been guests at the Gibbons home for over a week, will return to their homes in the morning. r"m aon A CATHOLIC MILITARY COLLEGE Ranked as an Honor School by the War Department Collegiate Commercial Academic Preparatory arcful Mental, Moral and Religious Training ight Hundred and Thirty Students From wenty-Five States Last Year. i FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE ADDRESS Very Rev. H. Moynihan, D. D. Pres. INISTRATION BLDG 0DD FELLOWS NOTICE All members of theI. 0. 0. F., No. 119, are especially requested to be present at the meeting Friday night. G. W. HARNWELL, 2-927 Noble Grand. We have in stock Plum No. 18, 827.” Grean No. 16, $27.” FOLEY’S GARACE - E. J. LETFORD, Prop. STUDEBAKER AGENCY Our repair department is complete and in charge of an expert mechanic. Give us a trial, LITTTTIDTIL 1. LT A [ THEATERS | AT THE ELKO Triangle plays, in seven parts, are the attraction at the Elko theater tonight. The five-part drama feat- ures William Desmond and Clara Williams and is an Ince production entitled “Paws of the Bear.” The story deals with the adventures of an American an da Russian countess in the secret service, presenting a strong drama of love and intrigue. A two-part Triangle-Keystone com- edy is also on the program. Tomorrow, matinee and evenlng. “something differant’; wijll be shown as an added attraction at the Elko. Enlarged photographs of more than one hundred ‘“Beautiful Bemidji Ba- bies’” will be screened in addition to the usual Paramount picture pre- senting Mae Murray in ‘““At First Sight.” I am closing out a few odd tires at a bargain. AN | 5 0’Leary-Bowser Company = 7. [ | GRAND -- TONICHT 7:30 and 9:00—5c and 16¢ CAIL KANE ‘The Serpent’s Tooth’ And Two Comedies “Jorry's Mastrstroke” and *‘His Speedy Finish” TOMORROW —Triangle Plays 6 Parts MATINEE 2:30 Sc & 15¢ We wish to announce to the dancers of Bemidji and vicinity that on Wednesday evening, September 26, 1917. we are giving the first of a seriesof popular AT THE GRAND Tonight’s program at the Grand features Gail Gane in “The Ser- pent’s Tooth,” five-part drama, and two comedies. One of the latter is a Triangle called ““His Speedy Finish,” the other presents the inimitable George Ovey in ‘“Jerry’'s Master- strike,” the entire program being presented in seven parts. dances at the City Hall, Bemidji, Minnesota, to which we extend a cordial invitation to the public. The Harmony Trio Miss Ruth Riley, J. A. Forester. Burt 0'Connor FOX DAY AT REX This is Fox Day at the Rex and the bill is the latest production of R. A. Walsh, “The Silent Lie,” with Miriam Cooper. Mr. Walsh is the man who staged “Carmen,” “The Re- TS =4