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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-01

1T is certainly good move, and
the officers and promoters of the
fair should have the hearty and
united support of every citizen of
the county.
Nothing will advertise the ad-
vantages of the northern part of the
state more thah a good fair, with
plenty of agricultural exhibits"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-01

The secretary was also authorized
to get in touch" with the officers
of the fair to be held at Hibbing and
Duluth, also Sylvan Lake and Pine
River, and to work up interest in
the fair through those places.
1t was decided that the entries
for the prizes awarded at the fair
be open to exhibitors residing in
Clearwater, Koochiching, Cass, Hub
bard and Itasca counties.
A general meeting of the commit
tees will be held in the police head
quarters at the city hall Monday
evening next, when further details
of the fair will be worked out and
the finance committee will report on
the progress made.
A two-days' race meet will be held
in connection with the fair, the
program for which has already been
arranged, as follows:
Friday, September 27.-Three-
minute class, trot or pace. 2:22
class, trot or pace.
Saturday, September 28.-Free-
for-all, trot or pace. 2:28 class,
trot or pace.
It is also decided to have a base
ball game every forenoon, and sew
eral speakers Of note will be invited
to address the, crowds at the fair,
including Governor Johnson, Con-
gressmen Steenerson and Bede.
A more complete program of the
fair and attendant attractions will
be announced in few days.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-01
Mr.. Armstrong will close the Cafe
Sunday NOR ming. -. z.
Notice to Masons.

The members of the Bemidji
Lodge, No. 233, A. F. & A. NJ, are
hereby notified that there will be a
special meeting held in the Masonic
hall on Friday afternoon,at l o'clock,
for the purpose of attending in a
body the funeral of our late brother,
w. H. Roberts. All master Masons
are notified to be present.
&C. N. French,
Master.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-01
|. G. TOWNSEND IS An
! ENTHUSIASTIC FAIR man
Is a Valuable Assistant in Preparing
for the County Fair, in
E4 <as September.

L. G. Townsend of Blackduck,
second vice president of the Beltrami
County Agricultural association,
spent yesterday in the city and par
ticipated in the meeting of the dir
ectors of the association.
Mr.. Townsend is an enthusiastic
hard-working advocate of the hold.
ing of a successful county fair each
year, and is giving great assistance
to the other officers of the associa.
tion in arranging for the county
fair to be held in Bemidji September
26-27-28. Mr.. Townsend has had
considerable experience in fair
matters and his counsel and advice
are gratefully received by President
Wright and the other members Of
the association.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-01
Speaks Well of Bemidij,

w. R. Baumbach of Wadena is a
business visitor in the city today.
Mr.. Baumbach is interested in
Bemidji property and speaks in the
highest terms of the improvements
being made by Bemidji.
Regarding the county fair he says:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-01
SENATOR WORKS PREDICTS
BIG DEMAND FOR LAND
Says Market Is Somewhat Quiet Now
~. But Will Pick Up This
: s-- ,r Fall. ...>ss,.,


State Senator S.. D. Works of
Mankato is visiting in BemidG and
vicinity, looking after his extensive
land interests in this north country.
Senator Works has the control of
a large area of farming lands lying
near Nary, south of Bemidji, in Hub
bard county, which are owned by
the North Central Minnesota Land
company. He has gone to Nary to
look after the work that is being
done on the lands.
In speaking of the land market in
general, Mr.. Works, who has just
come from the southern part of the
state, says:
There is not much of move
ment in lands, now, but I believe
that it is the calm before the Storm
as it were. firmly believe that
there will be much demand this fall
for northern Minnesota lands, and
that you will see the biggest land
movement in the history Of this
section. The 'land-hungry' are turn.
ing their eyes northward, and you
will get the benefit Of the movement. =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-01
Leases Challenge Hotel. =

John Armstrong, who for the past
year has conducted the Armstrong
Cafe" has leased the Challenge
Hotel and will take possession Mon
day morning.
The hotel building will be raised
to the established grade, new cement
W ak placed in front of the building
and other improvements made.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-01
Visiting Cards.

A neat line of up-to-date visiting
cards can always be found at this
office. New and up-to-date type
from which to select style of print
ing,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-01
Banks Close at ! o. m,

Owing to the funeral services of
w. H. Roberts, late vice president
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-01
To Our Customers.

Our store will be closed tomorrow
afternoon from 2 until 4.
OLeary & Bowser.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-01
To Ny Customers.

Ny store will be closed tomorrow
afternoon from 2 until 4.
Wm. McCuaig.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-07
PEpRlckroMN.

Revival services still continue in both M
E. and Baptist Churches. Good congrega-
tions are present. at the services and large
number have professed conversions.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Perry announce the
marriage of their eldest daughter, Elizabeth
and Mr. Hamilton Pedrick on Tuesday, Jan.
30, 1907.
Joseph Green has steam heat installed in
his home near here.
Henry Dunk, aged eighty-three, died last
Friday after being sick for sometime. For
sometime past, Mr. Dunk has made his home
with his son, Fred Dunk, where his death
occurred. Interment was made at Censre
Square.
Harvey Foulk will move his family to
Wilmington, Del, as soon as she weather
permits.
Mrs. Lizzie Mathis is confined to the
house by sickness.
Mrs Mary Gates has returned from visit
in Millv,lle
Mrs Vanneman has moved from Penns-
grove on Edwin Somers farm.
A son of Chas Dennis was lightly injured
by being run over by heavy wagon.
Mrs. Harvey Springer, who has recently
undergone an operation in Hahneman Hos
pisal, Philadelphia, returned to her home
this week
Miss Alice Henderson has been spending
fsw days in Westyille.
Miss Emma Walker Of Philadelphia
spent over Sunday with friends
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-07
huRFEvlLEE.

The infant child Of Charles Phillips was
found dead in bed on Thursday morning.
Revival services still continue in the NJ
E. Church with unabating interest. Nine
teen persons were received into the church
on probation on Sunday morning.
One Of our farmers says he has good reas-
ons for believing there will be fourteen
SHOWS.
Collector Brooks Hurff has collected all
taxes on real estate, thus making clear
duplicate.
Miss Reba Pharo who has been seriously
III is improving which her many friends are
glad to hear.
David Ralston and Brooks Hurf are VIC
Tins Of LaGrippe.
It looks as if Uncle Sam was going TO
open bis heart and give the Rural letter
carriers $120 increase.
Ten of Harry B. Evans friends came TO
Harry's home at 9 a. m. last Monday and
in two hours butchered and placed his "
hogs on the gallows. OF course there was
a big dinner.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-07
CROSS KEYS.

Bert Lewis killed hogs last Monday.
Joseph Hampton has been much indis-
posed for some time.
Several attended the public horse sale of
E. T. Evans on Wednesday.
Revival services closed last Sunday even
ing after very successful service OF meet
ings. twenty-five persons professed con-
version.
Richard Yapp went to Woodbine Tuesday
Of last week and purchased l84 acres OF
very fine timber land.
Merton Lawson spent last Sunday with
his parents here.
Earl Harper is working at E. M. Hal
bricks saw mill.
Daniel Hewitt is suffering with a very
bad cold.
Albert Lewis has new house.
While driving through this place last
Monday morning one of Elijah Clark's
horses fell on she ice and was badly injured
Eggs have dropped in price. The store
keepers are paying 26c. per dozen.
s The milk wagons and stage were both
quite late on Tuesday morning on account
zof the snow. 10
The infant child of E. B. Cant is very
sick
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-07
piTMAN GROVE.

Mrs. Joseph Lodge is visiting Allentown,
Pa, relatives.
Joseph Carr left on Saturday for Mis-
souri,, where he is buying another carload
Of horses.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Rulon and son Harry
spent Sunday last with E. T. Leap and
family, Of Glassboro.
jack Hewitt is now one Of the watch
men in the Fourth Street National Bank,
Philadelphia
The frigid weather has practically stop
ped all building operations
Mrs Jacob Park has improved consider
ably since her limb was amputated.
Miss Jessie Golf, OF Chester, Pa, was a
weekend guest of Miss Anna McClelland
Every owner of sleigh is taking adj
vantage Of the exceptional fall of snow.
| Mr. and Mrs John Read, Of Vineland,
spent Sunday with their son, Harry Read
and family.
DR.. H. 81. Carr has the stone on the
ground for the new dwelling he will build
on his farm this spring.
We hear Robert Murphy, Jr., and family
$1,000
California where they have been living
for nearly year.
Misses Miriam Coney, Elizabeth Phillips.
Bessie LefeYer, and Verna Pleasanton, acted
~ ushers in the Methodist Church Sunday
morning.
A New England dinner was given at the
residence OF Harry Rulon on Saturday
evening for the benefit OF the Methodist
Sunday school piano fund. DR.. and Mrs.
Fl. L. Gilmour and Rev. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dufield, Of Wenonah, came down and en-
joyed tie dinner. Miss Anna McClelland
gave musicale on Saturday evening for
the same object. The heavy snow storm Of
Monday evening caused she postponement
OF the experience social' until Friday,
Tomorrow evening. Each one will tell
hew he or she earned q dollar or more for
the fund 1t promises to be an interesting
occasion, and indications point to a liqui-
dation of the debt
Cashier Crosse and the directors Of the
new bank are greatly pleased with the
amount Of deposits which keep coming in.
On Friday evenings the bank is open from
Z TO 9 o'clock, and more than So, 600 were
deposited last Friday evening.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-07
MlckLEToN.

Our bride and groom were serenadcd by
their young friends on Saturday night.
James B. Cooper's farm was not rented at
last report.
Prof, J. Wilmer Pancoast, Of George
School, Cyrus Pancoast, of Phila. and Amos
J. Peaslee, OF Swarthmore College, were all
home last week.
The Grange Literary on Thursday eAen-
ing last was largely attended. A play,
sDown upon the Swanee River, = nnderfthe
management of Mrs. Lizzie Dawson twas
the feature of the evening, it was well rem
dered aud enjoyed by all A pathetic reci-
tation, s'The Old Violin" given by Annal
Il. Paneoast was especially good. Other
excellent recitations and fee music COM
pleted she program.
Chalkley Matlack, of Moorestown, gave a
talk on .'The Inside OF a Hornets Nest" to
the pupils OF Friends school GU Sixth day,
afternoon. the 1st number OF friends Of
the school were in attendance. The child
rem we're keenly interested and the talk was
well calculated to encourage observations
and consideration for all Gods creations
Ann o. Borden, with her attendant, Mrs.
Barber, was brought to the home of her SIS
ter, Mary Owen, on the afternoon OF the
31st. He stood the trip as well as could be
expected Their home is not yet ready for
occupancy, until that time she will be
cared for in the home of her sister. 1t is
hoped the change May prove advantageous
Benjamin Heritage attended meeting
Of she Delaware Valley Naturalists in
Phila on the End.
Some Of our young people attended the
mid-winter entertainments of the Old Pu-
pills Of Friends Central School in Association
Hall, Phila., on she evening Of Feb. End.
Ruth McEnery Stewart and Leland Powers,
of Boston, we're on the program.
The Young Friends Association, on the
evening OF the second, was we'll attended
considering the evening. Gideon Peaslee
read the able protest against the diversion
of the jamestown Exposition to the service
of Militarisim sigDed by Carol d. Wright,
Edward Eerett Hale, Cardinal Gibbons, John
Mitchell, Jane Adams and many of our
great leaders in thought and actions. re-
view of the Life of John Mitchell was read
by Mary J. Heritage. Making the Work
ing Girl Crafts Woman" was given by
Hannah L. Peaslee. This article described
the practical work being done in the Man
haitian Trade School where by careful, thor
ough training girls, ofttimes with few ad-
vantages, are made capable, self-respecting
members of society. Reference was made
to the Child Labor bill recently introduced
in the Senate by Senator Beveridge, of Indi-
ana, and that nearly two million children
under the age of fifteen years are bread win
ners in this country. Amos ] Peaslee gave
an account OF a recent visit to the Indian
School as Carlisle, Pa.
Members here are reminded that the next
meeting of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union will be held in the basement of
the NJ E. Church at Glassboro CD Wednes-
day afternoon, the 18Th at 2. 80 p. m. All
welcome.
Mr. and Mrs William Aiken are chang
ing their residence from Wood Lynne to
suburb of New York. Mrs. Aiken and her
little daughter. Elizabeth. are spending sew
eral days with her uncle, George Heritage,
and family.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-07
cLARKsRoRo.

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lopez and Mr.
Scott Green and son Frank, spent Sunday
with friends IN Elmer.
The members Of the church and congre-
CATION Of the First Baptist Church, of Ms
Royal, intend TO remodel and repair the
building. They have been rebuilding
spirit ally, and now come the rebuilding,
II pairing and carpetllg Of Gods house,
The following officers have been elected 10
look after the work: President and chair
man of Building COMMITTEES, Mr. Charles
Hill; secretary, Mr.. George VanHook !
treasurer, Mr. Charles Gum, Jr.; financial
secretary, Mr.. George Myers.
Thieves visited the hen coop Of Mrs.
Emeline Green on the farm, aud stole thir-
teen fine fowls last Thursday evening.
The public school. teachers are snow
bound here this week, and are visiting
among the pupils.
Mr.. Samuel Steward, OF Chestnut Hill,
spent Sunday with his family here, and
they will move 70 Chestnub Hill as soon as
tine weather permits.
Our mail carrier, Mr.. George Walter,
had serious time in getting around on
Tuesday, as both horses were down in the
snow, and help was necessary to proceed
Miss Ethel Haines is Ksising friends this
week in Philadelphia.
The Thimble Club held their social at
Mr.. Isaac NJ Haines on Wednesday Of lass
week.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-07
GLAsssoRo.

n
John Clarity has resigned his position. as
bookkeeper as the Whitney Glass Works
Harry Skinner has been elected sexton Of
the Methodist Episcopal church TO succeed
Harrison Ettgan,
Mrs E E. w. Carter has returned from
Tuckerton much improved ID health.
A sGlassboro basket bali team went to
|fWilliamstown Saturday evening to play
she local team there. Williamstown won
by score Of 46 to 49,
John r. Downer, has d large force OF
men at work filling an order for 1900 poles
for the Bell Telephone Company.
Mrs. Eastman and daughter Nina OF New
York are visiting G. Edward Shute and
family.
Mrs. Joshua Tomlin continues very sick
at her home on Ellis street. Mrs Tomlin
is eighty four years old and lives entirely
alone. She was found by a nelghbor Tues
day morning suffering with bursted vein
and very weak from the loss of blood.
Mrs. E. Mortimer Dufield left Wednes-
for "trip west to be gone several weeks.
William Lands Of Millyille has accepted
position at the Enterprise office.
Miss Daisy O'Toole has returned from
the hospital much improved in health.
The Mite Society Of the Methodist
Protestant Church are preparing to give
ssMartha Washington" tea February %.
A number of the young people Of the
town gathered at the skating rink Friday
evening to bid farewell to Milton @. Apple
gate who leaves this week to take his new
position as cashier of bank at Passaic N.
J. Mr. Apologize will be one of she
youngest cashiers in the state.
Mr.. Walter Chew, Of Glassboro, and Miss
Mary F. Atkinson, Of Aura were married
Saturday evening at the Methodist Protest
ant parsonage by Rev. F. F. Craig.
Mrs. Moses Green died at the home of
her son Clifford Green at Philadelphia Fri
day. Mrs. Green was former resident
and has many relatives and friends here.
Services were held in the Second Presby-
terrain Church, Camden, Tuesday morning
and interment at Harleigh Cemetery.
Mr. Charles Dolby and Miss Bertha
Chard were married at the Methodist Pro-
testanb parsonage, Saturday evening by
Rev. F F. Craig. They were attended by
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Weed.
Professor G. D. Senser, superintendent
of state educational work visited the public
school here during the past week He
found the work which is being done here
very satisfactory and recommended that
Glsssboro be made high school centre for
Monroe, Elk, Harrison and Glassboro
townships and the boroughs OF Clayton and
Pitman Grove. The board will take steps
to have this done as soon as possible.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-07
sLAckwoop.

Miss Edna Heating had as her guest on
Saturday Miss Mae Marsh of Mt Ephraim.
Beatrice Firth was given birthday sur-
prise party on Saturday afternoon. The
event was very enjoyable one. This was
in honor Of her 18th birthday.
Most Of the ice houses have been filed
during the past two weeks with ice from
to y inches thick. It appears at this time
as though the lake will freeze mach deeper
as the weather is now almost approaching q
blizzard
Henry Livermore's bungaloe on the Lake
Front aud J. Willard Morgan's cottage on
Lake View Hill are both nearing complet-
ion.
Jacob Summerson's department. store has
been newly wired for electric lights The
barber shop in charge of Clarence Alloway
has also had electric lights stalled
Is there clergyman within this part Of
Jersey who has charge of more churches
thau Rev Thos Gordon? He is rector of
St Johns Church Chews Landing ;Priest-in-
charge of ST. Mary's Church, Clementon and
Missionary to Christ Church Mission, Mag
nolia and Mission Good Shepherd, Berlin
Services are held in all OF these churches on
all Sundays and Holy or Saints Days
Miss Sallie Morgan was very agrseably
surprised on Saturday with surprise party
given by her Sabbath-school class Of the M.
E. Church.
Rev. B. C. Lippincott of New York and a
former nastor preached in the NJ E. Church
on Sunday evening
Theo. E Jennings mad as his guests ever
Sunday 7. Noel Butler, Of Philadelphia;
Chas. II. Denton.of Camden and George A.
Parsons Of GIend0ra.
Mr.. and Mrs Louis Steinmetz of Over
brook, N. j., were entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs VIM. L. Bradbury.
Z. Noel Butler, Of Philadelphia. Charles
Denton, of Camden, and George Parsons, of
GIendora, all spent Sunday with 7. E.
Jennings OF this place.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-07
CLAYTON.

i 1T has been reported and published that
clayton will not have team this year.
But, readers, don't worry about Clayton.
This old town will be able TO make Wood
bury hustle this year. The Country Club
sare not she only team on the field and they
may be surprised TO receive q challenge
from .sOld Clayton" this summer.
The Mission Meetings in the Town Hall
I'VE are glad to say, have met with success
indeed There have been workers frem all
parts Of the country attending she services
The evening trains bringing MANY from
towns north and south OF Clayton. Because
OF their success, the workers at the Mission
at Glassboro, are Sinking Of moving their
school to Clayton. Many people have been
wonderfully blessed.
Spare blowers are scarce at Moore Bros,
and sometimes the shops are compelled to
run single
We are glad to say that Charles Fisher
and son Louis have recovered from their
attack Of sickness caused from eating cam
ned salmon.
John Zane, who was removed to Medo-
Chi Hospital, Philadelphia, nearly a month
ago, suffering with appendicitis, and who
passed through the operation all right, is
now in a critical condition, caused by a
complication of diseases brought on by the
operation. The community express their
deepest sympathy.
The Official board Of the Methodist Church
are trying to secure Rev. Percy Perrinchief
of Burlington, for the coming year.
Joseph Patterson, Sr. died at his home
on High street., Clayton, Sunday morning,
January 81 Mr.. Patterson was one OF the
early settlers in this section, and was en-
gagged in the charcoal industry when that
flourished He worked for Moore Bros.
Glass Company until i'll health compelled
him TO abandon work. He has been pa
tient sufferer for five years. He was buried
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. W. F. s. Mel
son conducting the services. A wife, four
sons and three daughters survive him.
The changing OF pastors at the annual
conference, will be felt by many friends OF
Pastor Eberhart, of the Methodist Church.
The owners Of ice houses have been
harvesting ice from Moore's lake, during
the past week. Last year not a cake was
harvested, but this year there is lots OF ice.
The lake is thronged with skaters night
and day. There is some talk of hockey
team among the school boys.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-07
PAuLsRoRo.

Mrs Edward Bates fell down stairs at her
home near here Saturday last and was cut
and bruised badly; one ankle was fractured.
Miss Hughes, the evangelist, closed her
contract with M E. Church people Satur-
day last after three weeks of very successful
meetings About fifty have protested con-
version, most of whom have joined the
church. A free-will offering was taken 50
pay Miss Aughs Over seventy five dollars
was given.
Rev. James E. Lake preached in M. E..
Church Sunday morning and evening last
to large congregations.
Miss Lizzie Hickman is very sick at her
father's here with typhoid fever. Miss
Lizzie is trained nurse and was nursing a
typhoid case at Gibbstown when she was
stricken.
John Miller started for Mexico Monday
morning where he goes in the interests of a
number of stock holders in a mining COM
pany whose mines are located there The
stockholders here are anxious about their
investments, SO sent John to see if things
are as represented by agents here
Monday and Tuesdays snow storm was
almost a Lizard Travel was suspended
on she roads and the sidewa ks was not
much better Benjamin Lodge rode his
bicycle out TO the stores in the afternoon.
He says he can not walk while he has a
wheel.
A two-year old baby girl Of Milford Titus
died Tuesday afternoon, after having pneu-
monia few days. She was their only child.
Mrs. N. A. Reeves came home Saturday
last from Phila. where she has been spending
the winter with Miss Mary Coulsin, her
cousin.
Borough Council met Tuesday night in
the new Council Chamber when bills were
paid and other routine business attended tc.
The ordinance forbidding she use Of air rifles
in the borough was passed, fixing penalty
Of $500 to shoot such q gun in the borough.
I The snow Of Tuesday morning broke
down the new galvanized awning in 'front.'
LOT Dawson's Hall and broke the large bulk
window, doing much damage. "a
r. L. Smallwood and wife were over
Sunday visitors at their daughter, Sadie
Richman, at Wildwood. They say it is
quite wintry there.