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The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
Fortune Of Mrs. Minnie Mon
deau Will Go to Sister
in Omaha.
WOMAN HAD ACCUMULATED A
LARGE FORTUNE.
Died Suddenly in Chippewa Falls
in December and Estate
Now in Probate.

The estate of Minnie Mondeau,
late of this city, whose death oc-
Cured at Chippewa Falls last
Deem Der, and was due to heart
failure, was entered il probate
court in Beltrami county yester-
day. Mrs. Mondeau S interests in
this county are estimated to the
value of $4,000, but at her old
home ia Wisconsin she has con-
siderable holdings, and a sister
in Omaha, the wife Of a physician
is developed the only heir.
Mrs. Mondeau had quite a
checkered career. Before her
marriage to Archie Mondeau in
city thisshe was the wife ola Chip
peWa Falls man named Hunter.
They conducted a business in
that city and made a considerable
sum Of money. After the death
of her first husband she became
the wife Of Archie Mondeau, Of
this city from whom she was
afterwards divorced. Mondeau
left this city on account of his
domestic trouble and is now in
the west. With the decree of
divorce Mrs. Mondeau was
granted the title to all the pro
perty in the city, consisting OF
two buildings on Minnesota
avenue one of which Mondeau
conducted as a saloon. He left
a number Of unpaid bills to be
settled up by his wife. Her sud
den death and the fact that the
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
MANY EXPOSED
Lumberman With Well Developed
Case of Smallpox Passenger
on M. & /. Yesterday,

Henry Seymour, a woodsman
with "a well developed case of
smallpox, was a passenger on
the NJ. & !. passenger train from
one of the towns on the north
line yesterday. Some sixty
passengers on the train were ex-
posed.
Seymour was taken sick at the
camp and decided to come to this
city. tie was not aware what
the nature of his malady was I'M
til he applied to a local physician
for relief and was referred to
DR.. Blakeslee. The passenger
coaches have been fumigated, the
camp in which he was employed.
was quarantined last night and
every precaution will be taken
to prevent the spread Of the
disease. Seymour was taken to
the detention hospital last night
badly broken out.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
Lost all Their Clothing.

John Ulrickson, Of Guthrie,
was in the city last night. Mr..
Ulrickson was the owner of the
store and hotel which were de-
stroyed By fire at Guthrie Mon
day night. He. lost all his house.
hold effects and his family lost all
their clothing. Mr.. Ulrickson
was in Bemidjji jast night for the
purpose Of buying supplies. The
only thing saved from the entire
store stock was a quantity of
tobacco.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
Dresses Them Up.

Recruiting Sergeant White has
received a number of uniforms,
cavalry and infantry, and the re-
cruits enlisted at the Markham
are now promptly attired in the
army blue. The cavalry over
coats are a particular gaudy and
comfortable garment and all the
soldier boys who have them have
had opportunities to sell them to
those who appreciate a good
thing when they see it.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
Back From Oregon.

Elmer johnson, employed at
b. III. Winter & Co.'S returned
yesterday from a trip to Oregon,
where he went about three weeks
ago to prove up on a stone and
timber claim in McCook county.
Mr.. Johnson spent some time in
Washington and California and
was i'll prepared to withstand the
rigors Of Minnesota weather on
his return from the coast where
the roses are in bloom at present.
He says that the section Of Ore
gon in which his claim is located
is to have big boom next sum
mer.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
month.
Poor Relief.

County Commissioner Wright,
of the First Commissioners dis
drict, reports that during the
month Of January so far he has
been called upon to render. relief
to number Of families and says
there is more poverty in Bemidji
this winter than ever before.
Aside from the poor farm inmates
1914 has been paid out by the
county this month in aid to famil-
les about the city.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
Goes to Markets.

/: Meyer leaves tomorrow for
New York and Chicago where ne
will buy spring and summer
stocks. Mr.. Meyer will secure
the best and latest conceptions
in the clothing line that are at
present being shown on the mar
ket and expects to be absent
from the city for about two
,unnlxc
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
Fire Destroyed Fairbanks
Bros Store at Red
Lake Monday.
BLAZE IGNITED FROM AN OVER.
HEATED STOVE.
Ten Thousand DOIIarStock Of Gen.
eral Merchandise Uninsured
Goes Up in Smoke.

The general store Of Fair banks
Bros. at Red Lake Agency was
totally destroyed by fire Monday
night and the uninsured stock
valued at $40, OOOis a total loss.
The fire caught from an over
heated stove in the rear portion
Of the store and rapidly spread
beyond control. The night was
one Of the coolest Of the winter
and big fire was left when the
store was Closed for the night to
keep some Of the perishable mer
chandise from freezing. Tt is
presumed that the stove became
overheated and in some way com
municated fire to the floor. The
entire interior of the building
was in flames when it was dis
covered and it was impossible to
save single article Of the large
stock Of merchandise. 4
Fair banks Bros. store was one
of the largest stores at the
agency and did large business.
Nota cent Of insurance was car
ried and the loss will be a hard
one for the firm to recover from.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
Skates at Cass Lake.

Norval Baptie, the skater, went
to Cass Lake this noon and will
give a skating exhi bition at that
city this evening. Baptie was
disappointed at the reception he
received here but attributes the
small attendance to the inclement
weather. He will not return to
Bemidii to skate.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
Big Time Tonight.

The Royal Nelghbors will hold
their public installation. of officers
at Masonic hall tonight. A sup
per and dance and general social
time is also planned and a very
large attendance is anticipated.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
ShadoWed,

Among the pleasant events Of
the week is a Shadow Social
planned by the young people Of
the esbyterian church for Fri
day evening. Although planned
by the young people ofthechurch
the social is designed for all and
everybody is cordially invited.
The young ladies are requested
to bring lunch for two.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
Skating Race Tonight.

The three mile skating race
between George Durham and
Dan Fullerton, which was to
have taken place last Sunday
afternoon, will take place tonight
at the Bemidjl ice rink. It
promises to be a close and excit.
ing event, and there will be a
large attendance at the rink to
witness the event.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
Sold Seasons Cut.

The seasons cut of the Tippey
& Wright sawmill at Tenstrike
was sold yesterday. 1t was about
100000 feet altogether and is
bought by an Iowa retail dealer.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
Killed Big Timber Wolf.

W. "A. Lewis was down yester-
day from the camps Of the Crook
ston Lumber company on the
Sandy river. On tho trip out
Mr.. Lewis killed a fine large tim
Der wolf in the road. He brought
it to Bemidji to secure the
bounty.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27

decree Of divorce given her by
the court carried with an absolute
title to the property puts the
creditors Of Mondeau in a bad
position. Some of theclaims are
for conisd erable amounts and a
good deal. Of litigation is expected
before the estate is'fnally closed
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
Assists the Sergeant.

Private Barry Smith, who was
enlisted for service in the U. S.
army here, has been prom oted to
the rank Of Corporal and will
assist Sergeant Witte in the
work of securing recruits. Mr..
White has enlisted nearly a hun
dred men since coming to Be
midi and has needed nassistant
for some time.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
Sent to State School.

The two little children, boy
and girl, Of a Ruena Vista
homesteader named Flanders
were sent to the state public
school last night. The mother Of
the little ones has been an inmate
of the state hospital for the in
sane for year past and cannot
recover. The father found it
impossible to care for the child
rem so they were sent to the state
school,
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
Minstrel Folks in Trouble.

Smiths Plantation Pastime
Mlnstrels, who we're at Tenstrike
last night, were subjected to con
siderable annoyance by Bill Will
Jams, the advance agent, who
garnisheed the procee S of the.
evening, some $40, for back sal
airy. The curtain was just ready
to rise on the first part when
Officer Chisholm served the
papers and delayed the perform
ance. The company are all col
ored and it took an hour to get
the matter 50 arranged that the
performance could be given.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
Eagles to Meet.

Tonight is the regular meeting
night of the local aerie Of Eagles.
There is one candidate for initi-
alton and full attendance of the
memberships expected to confer
the work with the proper degree
Of efficiency.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
A Heap to Eat.

The whist club will have a
regular meeting tomorrow even
ing. Iaswill be a business ses-
sion as well as a social session.
An elaborate lunch will be served
and every member of the club
is expected to attend.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
Fireman Injured.
Great

John Blanchard, a Great
Northern fireman, was quite ser
iously injured in Bemidji yester-
day. Blanchard had one of his
hands crushed by allowing a
heavy bar to fall on it. Several
Of his fingers were fractured and
he was unable to take his run out
of the city. He was attended by
DR.. Morrison.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
Lectures to Small Audience.

Mrs. Mary E. Treff delivered a
lecture on the subject sLife Love
and Truth" to a small audience at
the court house last night. Mrs.
Tref is an entertaining speaker
and all who attended speak very
highly Of her effort. The lecture
is the first Of a series which she
will deliver in this city.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
Mr.. and Mrs. Sprague Surprised.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Sprague
were surprised by party of about
twenty friends last night. The
company drove out from this city
accompanied by the mandolin
club and a pleasant evening was
spent in dancing and games. A
bountiful supper was served.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1904-01-27
The Baker-Harrington Company.

The Baker-Harrington com
pany will entertain for the Ep-
worth League tomorrow evening.
1t comes highly recommended.
An evening of genuine enjoyment
is guaranteed all whom attend.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-07-20
GIRL ALARMS PARENTS.
Lille Jordan Again Wanders Away
After Returning Home

Not until late yesterday afternoon did
Lille Jordan. the I6-year-0ld SRI found
in state of catalepsy in Capitol hill
grounds, return to the home OF her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs Conrad Jordan, IS
Wall street After staying but an hour
She again left the house and had not
been found up to several hours later
The girl came 10 in the police station
about ! O'Clock yesterday morning after
living unconscious for SIX hours. She
left soon afteTward for her home. At S
o'clock the father appeared at headqGar-
tiers. Mr.. Jordan stated that his daughter
had not Yet reached hone.
Lille Gidn come home until after 8
O'Clock this aft ernOou." stated Mr Jordan
last night My wife tells me that short
~ after her arrival she left TO so up into
the apple orchard. That was three hours
ago, and as she has not yet returned I
fear that she has wandered away again
When she didn't come home last night
We thought she was at the home of j
girl friend. as She started out for her
home in the afternoon The first we
knew Of her condition was when we read
the account in this morning rapeT- IN
sure we are at a loss to know what to
do. She told her mother today that she
had been at the Capitol hill grounds since
leaving the police station at daylight this
morning. but il seems queer that she
should be there 50 long a time
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-07-20
LEI NEWS NOTES.

Iehi. July 19.LPi0neer day viii be cele-
brated on the 18th in Lehi. Committees
from the four wards have been selected
and have prepared q programme for the
forenoon exercises The afternoon Will
oe devoted to sports, the principal event
of which viii be> a bSll game between
Lehi and MercuT- The celebration will
be at the City park, both forenoon and
afternoon.
Mrs. George Austin chaperOneC a party
at the Saratoga Springs today. The party
consisted Of Mrs. George Austin. Mrs.
Albert Hush. Mrs. William Wing Mrs.
Vincent. Mrs Kitty Hines and the
Misses Emma and Agnes Austin. The Wis
ting ladies are from Pay<un and Provo.
and viii also be entertained at the Austin
home this evening
Mrs. 6. Z. Ellsworth is visiting relatives
at PaysO1.
Attorney D. V. Harwcod Of Salt Lake
City is conducting d case before Judge
Beck today
A representative OF the salt Lake City
Salvation Army is III Lehi soliciting
financial aid and is obtaining good re-
spoases.
Edison Whipplc has invented an aut o.
matte mouse trap which. for simplicity
and effectiveness. cSceis any other trap
on the market.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-07-20
PREPARE FOR ENCAMPMENT.
Black Hawk Veterans Will Convene
at Manti in August.

Aianti July IA number OF Black
Hawk veterans from different cities in
the county met with the Manti committee
in the Commercial club rooms for the
purpose of making arrangements for the
enCampment 20 be held here Aug. 10, %
and p. The appoint ment OF various COM
mitteeS. the programme and various
other matters together with the seiec-
ton OF the spot Of ground where the tents
Will be pitched was selected. The county
block was chosen in preference 10 what
is known as the Peacock orchard on
Main street The city intends putting IN
city water on the county block Tor this
occasion the water being the only OBJ
jections TO the location. There are eight
posts that are fully organized in this
neighocrhood. all of which viii be eS-
pecIed 20 contribute their part 10 the
BToZTa nme 20 be given each dGl-
Special rates on the railroads are being
arranged. and invitations. possibly con-
tanning the programme. viii be distributed
throughout the different JOwns 50 that
the citizens may know what to expect be
fore coming.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-07-20
STATE NEWS
SCANDINAVIAN REUNION.
Three Thousand People From Outside
Towns Swell Crowd at Manti.

Manti, July 1S.-Yesterday was GER
talnly a big day for Mauti. and the re-
advertisement for the city. as II has not
been 50 thoroughly advertised Tor many
years. If ever before The ScaGdinaTiau
reunion heid here was attended by az
least 800, people being here from 10
gan Ogden. Salt Lake City and all the
cites and towns coming south. u was
stated that many of the people who came
from the north stopped OF OF the way
10 visit with relatives, otherwise there
would have been great many more
here. The meetings were held IL the
tabernacle during the forenoon and aft
ernOOn. concluding with concert in the
evening. The tabernacle vas beautifully
decorated with the Stars aud Stripes and
the Scandinavian colOTs-DanislI. Nor
wegian and Swedish. Pictures of the
first presidency of the l. d. :. church.
Erastus Snow. Joseph Smith the proph
ct, p o. Hansen and others constituted
the decorations in the interior. An arch
from the street 10 the entrance Of the
building was made of evergreen and
other materials with clusters o. eIec-
trio lights strung across the road from
the tabernacle to the Scandinavian head
quarters, as well as ali around the tab
erD2cle. and presenting = beautiful APP
Dearance. Nearly ali the speeches were
rendered in the Scandinavian tongue. and
many were heard TO remark that II re-
minded them very much of thei- native
lands Friends who had not seen each
other for years were made happy ~
coming together, so happy, in fact that
many did not have tins 20 listen at
tentively TO the programme rendered but
would get their heads together and in
dulge in conversation President A. II.
LUnd and gOther distinguished gentlemen
from the north were present. President
G. A IVerson presided at all the ses-
siOns. and the prOgTs mme was carried
out in n most satisfactory manner c G.
a. Christensen of EphTaim won the prize
for the best poem The opera house was
prepared with tables and chairs Tor 8he
purpose Of serving meals an6 refresh
ments The City park was crowded with
people in the afternoon. after the close
OF the meeting. who listened TO a con
cert given BY the Manti Brass band.
Everything. in fact. that could be pre-
pared in our little city was done for
the comfort Of all who came TO enjoy
an outing and see old time friends. The
greater portion Of the people left on
late train last night. only lew re-
naming, who viii possibly take adj
vantage of the time extended by the
railway companies and visit friends here.
The day was one long to be remembered
and was one OF apparent JOY and sat
isfactiou to all who took part The next
big attraction FOR Nanti viii be the
Back Hawk Veterans reunion. 10 be
held here during the month Of August
The Manti and Nephi basket ball teams
come together today IN q game in the
Manti opera house. and the game viii
no doubt he attended by "a large num-
Der OF people, as it VIII be Al interesting
event.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-07-20
SALOON CRUSADE
ON AT MURRAY
Spoilers Get Evidence Against
Four Dealers
ARE GUISED AS ANGLERS
VICTIMS BITE WHEN ASKED FOR
LIQUID BAIT

Dressed Ike city anglers and their
deputy badges concealed beneath rough
fishing coats, two men succeeded in Sc
curing evidence against four Murray
ssloonkeepers Sunday afternoon As a
result, Marshal Michael MaUss has
taken the following into custody: Neis
Nielsen. proprietor Of the Success sa-
loon: J. H Burch. proprietor Of the
First Chance" Carlson and Burch-
All four men entered pleas of not
guilty 10 the charge Of violating the
Sunday liquor ordinance. Their hear
ings were set for 10 O'Clock Monday
morning.
For some months Marshal Mauss has
been endeavoring TO collect evidence
against bars under suspicion. He final
y hit upon the plan Of having two
strangers act as sleuths- The method
pursued was the natural. The two
men. both Of whom are salt Lakers,
entered, gave the barkeeper a Jolly
about wanting some liquid bait for
fishing purposes and then waited to see
whether be bit.
When the saIOOnkeepers found that
they had been played, they held an in
formal Indignation meeting and re-
solved TO go after the spoilers heads.
one of the two men employed by the
marshal asserts that Carlson attempted
10 assault him on a car as he was re-
turning 10 this city The spOtter claims
that he found il necessary to draw a.
gun 70 protect himself. The cases are
being watched with interest as they
are the first of the kind in some time
and are considered tests.
Next Monday night two saiooDfxeep-
ers VIII be called before the council to
show cause why their licenses should
not be revoked.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-07-20
HARMONY Is NOW
THE WATCHW0R0
No More Factions Among the
Iowa Democrats.
WALSH NOT INUNDATED
TICKET MADE UP OF CLEAN,
STRONG MEN.s

Iowa City, Ia, July 1s.-Harmony
was the keynote of the Iowa state
Democratic convention today. The
prospective bitter fight to a finish be
tween anti Hearst and Hearst Demo
Gratis did not develop, and the two fac
tions We'd with each other in nominal
ing and seconding the nomination of
candidates OF opposite political affilia-
tons
The effort 20 humiliate National
Committeeman g A. Walsh. who is
also a member Of the state committee,
by limiting his vote in the latter body
10 matters not subject to contest. was
not successful; il was defeated in the
resolutions committee by a vote Of six
to five.
Apart from the defeat of the Walsh
matter The anti Hearst men were in
absolute control and they now govern
the machinery Of the party in Iowa.
The following ticket was named and
is cleverly made up Of men of all shades
of party belief:
Electors-at-Large-W o. Schmidt, J.
3. Romans.
Secretary Of State-CharIes A Dick
son
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-07-20
TRUSTEES SELECTED
officers For Young Mems
Democratic CIub-COI. Wall
Contributes $500.

The treasury of the Young Mems
Democratic club was further enriched
yesterday by a contribution Of $500
from Colonel z. a Wall Six of the
seven vacancies on the board of trus-
tees were filed by the election of 3. II
Roberts, Albert Fisher, Z. A Wall.
William Igleheart, J. c. Leary of Salt
Lake. and A. ". F7urman of Bingham
The remaining vacancy viii be filed
at q meeting called for next Friday.
The club has added one more room
TO the five already secured and has
taken a lease for one wear with the
privilege of renewal. Two rooms ad-
Joining the suite occupied by the club
nave been taken by the state commit
tee, thus bringing all the committees
TO the Atlas block
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-07-20
DISTRICT COURT AT vERNAL.

NeTnal July 16.-Thc jury IN the Lobrum
perjury case returned a verdict ct guilty
last night. and the time Tor fixing sen
teuce was fixed fer JodSS- Dut Judge
Booth decided to suspend sentence untU
the November term
Thomas Terrace. who pleaded guilty IN
A charge of grand larceny. vas sentenced
today to one year in the state peniten-
tiary.
Sentence Of James 3Iecham. who
pleaded guilty to Il charge IF sucess at q
former term OF court and was TO re-
ceive sentence at this term. was again
postponed until The November term.
I'm the case Of the state vs.. John VIM.
which came uD on aDFeai from the i''s-
tees court the jury returned Il verdict
Of not guilty. Winu WAS tTtI ara con
victe3 in the lower court OF interfering
uula wfUliy with the flow OF water IN
which he and his br0ther-1u-iaN. e. A
Carroll, were interested. NJ. Car~oIi was
che complaining witness in the case.
In the case OF Gertrude ban W. john
Blair. IN which the plaintiff sued Tor df-
vorce. COMPROMISE was effected ont of
court. and the DEFENDANTS answer was
Withdrawn.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-07-20

The old gun found some months ago
in vacant house ia Park city and pic
tured in the Herald recently has been
identified as belonging 10 Henry SUIT
ion of South Ninth East street who
formerly resided in the louise and in
adverently left the gun there. II was
willed to him by friend some twenty
five years ago.
The weapon was made forty-fiVe
years ago BY one of the best gUnsmitfs
IN Birmingham. Staffordshire. Eng
land. It was built 10 order for one OF
the most famous poachers Of the time
and the manufacturer did not put his
name on it for fear Of being implicated
IN case the poacher got into trouble.
It's owner paid fifty POUNDS or $3.50 for
the weapon. but il was well worth the
money For. besides getting Kim .
good living, he was able to lay I'D a