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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-03
JAMES A. GODATTE HAS A
VERY ROMANTIC HISTORY
Colored Man Who Killed Carlos H. Williams FORMALLY
Lived in Indiana, and the Crookston journal Gives
Story Alleging His Former History.

The Crookston Journal Of last Sat.
urday contained the following story
concerning James Godatte, who is
confined in the Beltrami county jail,
awaiting the action of the Koochi.
ching county grand jury on the
charge of murder in the first degree:
James Godatte, who is now con.
fined in the Beltrami countyajaA at
Bemidji charged with murder in the
first degree for killing Carlos H.
Williams week ago last Wednesday
at Big Falls, Koochiching county, is
a colored man with history, and a
history that is known by but com
paratively few of his very intimate
friends. @
In the first place, few people would
know who "Godatte' was, but prac.
tically every one in Polk, Clearwater,
Beltrami and Koochiching counties
know more or less about "Nigger
Jim" for that is what Godatte has
always been called. Jim is class
by himself among the colored popu-
lation of this part of the state. He is
always notable for his erect carriage,
neat dress and good manners.
Jim had some mighty good train
ing and it is in this connection that
the remarkable part of his career is
most interesting.
Many people are not aware of the
fact that Niger Jim" is married to
highly educated white woman, from
one of the very wealthy and socially
prominent families of Indiana, who
after a thorough common school
education graduated from an exclu.
siIe young ladies' seminary and a
well known conservatory of music.
Jim in the days gone by, was the
coachman in this family, and was
one Of the most trusted and respected
of servants. He was with the family
for years and had the implicit conf.
dence of his employer. He also had
the implicit confidence of the bloom.
ing daughter of the family and
then some..
i Shortly after she returned from
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-03
Mitchell Morrison Found Dead.

Coroner E. H. Marcum received a
message this morning from DR.. H.
w. Mcdonald which conveyed the
news of the finding of the body OF
Mitchell Morrison, near Laughlan's
place, near Baudette,
It stated that Morrison was found
dead Saturday. The message stated
that he died from natural causes.
Coroner Marcum has notified DR..
Mcdonald to bury the body and
read particulars of death.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-03
Swanberq-Scott Wedding.

The marriage of Miss Ellen Swan
berg to Frank Scott took place Sat
urday evening at the home of the
brides parents, 1913 Doud avenue,
the ceremony being performed by
the Rev. S. E. P. White, of the
Presbyterian church, and was wit
messed by a number of invited
friends and relatives.
After the ceremony a bounteous
supper was served after which dane
ing was indulged in until a late
hour. L..
The groom is in the employ Of the
Crookston Lumber company, and is
we'll and favorably known through
out the city. The bride has been a
resident of the city for some time
past and has wide circle of
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-03
SECOND GAME RESULTS
IN VICTORY FOR BEMIDJ|
The Game Was Good From Start to
Finish. ...-Score 6 to 4 in Favor
of Local Team.

The second game of the series
with the fast bunch of ball tossers
from Walker, played here yesterday,
resulted in more disastrous defeat
than the one Sunday. Better play
ing all around and better batting
gave the home team a decided
advantage early in the game which
they held through out. Barring
balloon ascension" on the part of
the locals there was no show for the
visitors to even up the score at any
stage of the game. The line up was
practically the same as in Sundays
game except that Rogers relieved
Peppin in the box the last half, but
failed to pull the score up to the
winning mark. While the score was
not as close as the former game the
team work was even better and the
game was snappier. Walker was
after blood and put the winners of
the. first contest on their metal, to
defend the honors they had won.
Emerson gave a splendid exhibi-
tion of twisting curves and elusive
twirls that worked greatly to the
discomfort of the wielder of the
wagon tongue at the plate, and it is
to be hoped that he can be secured
for the remaining games this season.
With him and Otto for the box and
Louie Roy behind the bat Bemidji
will have an aggregation that will
equal any in this neck of woods.
The work of the in field has shown
particular improvement in the last
two games and the boys have all
made good with the stick against
Rogers and Peppin, two of the
cleverest pitchers in the northern
part of the state. Their work in
the last two games entities them to
good support from all lovers of the
national game.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-03
Johnson Bound Over.

Deputy Sheriff Arne solberg re-
turned this morning from Lakota,
N. D., where he went to arrest John
Johnson; Of this place, who is
charged with breaking into a Great
Northern box car, last Thursday
evening.
Johnson and a companion stole a
case Of whiskey and in justice court
this morning, he waived examination
and was bound over by Judge Slocum
to await the action Of the grand
jury.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-03

Hunts Purple Book" which is
edited by that prince of all good
fellows in northern Minnesota,
Charles F. Hunt of Duluth, passes
out the following hot stuff in the
last number of his splendid publ
cation:
"Bemidji has got where it don't
need to give out bonuses. Also, it
is making the entire north hold its
breath while it is pulling off some
thing good. Furthermore, every
body expects something brand new
every day from that fine little city,
and it comes, right on schedule time.
This condition is due principally to
the fact that it has one of the best
Elk lodges in the country, composed
as it is of an all-star aggregation of
boosters. The fact that Bemidji
succeeded at Saltwater in landing
the next State association meet did
not cause so much surprise because
it was known that Bemidji was
after it.
Where the jolt came in was the
rapidity with which the Bemidjite
swept the gang off its feet. Of
course the boys could not have got
away with the swag without the aid
of that sassy" little sheet, the Pio-
neer, because Old Man RutIedge, it's
editor, had his fingers on the pulse
of things and stood ready to do the
Elks and his splendid little city any
service within his power. Don't
know, Bill, whether Rutledge could
do us any more good than he is
doing if he we're an Elk.
Armed with unique advertising
matter and all kinds of enthusiasm,
the Bemidji delegation swung into
line as unit and burned up the
quiet streets of Saltwater until they
got what they were after.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-03
Cass Lake Times Wants Readers to
Attend Bemidu Fair

Our readers will find this weeks Times half sheet advertising the Berm county fair
is o
0
exhibits Of
should a astoneda an
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-03
Aged Woman Falls Into Cellar.

Deer River, Mimi, Sept. g.
(Speciol to the Pioneer. Mrs.
Robinson, aged grandmother Of
Mrs. T. S. Martin, in attempting to
60 to her bed room, took the wrong
door leading to the cellar. Before
she discovered the mistake she fell
to the bottom Of the stairs. She
was badly bruised, and is still suffer.
ing from the fall. Her injuries are
not consided serious. She is over
80 years Of age.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-03
acquaintance. They will make their
future home in this city. ~
Council Meeting.

The city conncil met last evening
and owing to the day being legal
holiday no business was done, ex-
cept the canvassing of the vote of
the recent election held for the pur-
pose of voting S30.OO0.OO bonds for
additional work to the city water
plant.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-03
List Of New Telephones.

Through the courtesy of A. E..
Harris, manager of the Northwestern
Telephone company at this place,
the Pioneer is today giving it's
readers a list of new telephones
which have been placed since the
directory was published. A list of
the discontinued phones is also pub
lished.
Readers of the Pioneer, by taking
little time to correct their directo-
ries, will have a complete list of the
phones in use at the present time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-03
For Sale.

One Is horse power, compound,
traction New Giant Engine, used
only two seasons, in fine working
order, good as new, at snap figure.
Engine can be seen working. For
further information call at Pioneer
Office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-03
Presbyterian Aid Society.

The Presbyterian aid society will
be entertained by Mrs. Oracle and
Mrs. Naylor at the home Of Mrs.
Oracle on Beltrami avenue, Thurs.
day afternoon at2:3O. All members
are requested to be present. Election
Of officers will take place at this
time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-03

The Ladies Aid society Of the M.
E. church will meet tomorrow after.
noon at 2 o'clock at the church
parlors. Lunch will be served. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-03

Milton Rogers Of Nary spent last
night in the city returning to his
home down the N & 1, this morn
ing.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-09-03
C.E. HUNT'S"P PURPLE BOOK"
GIVES BEMIDJI BIG BOOST
Bemidi Has Landed the State Elks Association Meeting
for l90S.-..Seven Boosters Out of an AllStar
Aggregation Did IT,

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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27
TURKEY AND POSSUM
VIII Be Hunted by President and
Sons While at Virginia
Country Home.

scottsville. Va, Dec. 26-President
and Mrs. Roosevelt and three of the
children. Miss Ethel. Archie ana
Quentin, arrived at North Garden this
afternoon from Washington, from
which point they took private con-
veyances to Pine Knot. the Virginia
estate OF Mrs. Roosevelt, where the
president will spend several days In
cross country riding and hunting.
Arrangements have been made TO
give the, president some good sport
In the way OF turkey and possum
hunting with the possum dogs for at
lenst one good ramble in the woods at
night The president. II possible. will
on this trip be given an opportunity
to crafty his very laudabie desire
10 bag one OF those most elusive OF
birds. q Virginia turkey.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27
FATHER MURDERED
BY son-In-Law After Wordy War Over
Noise Made by latter on
ENTERING House.

Reading, Pa, Dec. 26.--Dr. John Y.
Hoffman, one of Readings most prom
inent physicians. was shot and in
stantly killed by his son-in-law. Ro-
land p. Stokes. The two families
lived together in large house on
Penn street. Stokes came home this
evening and went upstairs and found
his wife In their bedroom with their
only child.
The latter was playing with Christ
mas toys. Or. Hoffman was on the
first floor and being disturbed by the
noise made by Stokes. went upstairs
and requested him to be quit. One
word led to another with the result
that both flew into terrible passion.
DR.. Hoffman hit Stokes on the head
with a blackjack, drawing the blood.
when Stokes whipped out revolver
and shot his father-in-law three
times. The first ball penetrated his
abdomen, the second his heart and
the third lodged in some woodwork
near the child, narrowly missing the
infant. Stokes was taken to Jail He
claims that he killed his father-in-
law iu self defense.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27
MRS. E. J.. MEYER
Died Last Night After Brief
illness.

Mrs. Edward ]. Meyer wife OF the
proprietor of the st. Edwards hotel
the Meyer stock farm and other prop
critics In and about the city, died
last night about O'Clock at the home
OF her cousin. Mrs George H. Wolf,
1907 West Tuscarawas street The
funeral will be held at o o'clock Mon
day morning at st, Joseph's Catholic
church and burial will be made In
Westlawn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Meyer went to the Wolf
home Christmas morning to spend
the day and shortly after their arriv-
al Mrs. Meyer was taken ILL., Thetill-
ness quickly developed into pleuro-
pneumonia and despite all that could
be done death resulted last night.
Mrs. Meyer was the daughter OF
Thomas Patton and was born in No
vember. 1859 and celebrated her 4sth
birthday last month. Previous to her
last illness Mrs. Meyer had been in
ordinarily good health.
She Is survived by her husband and
by one sou, Edward j.. who is ranch
ing near Miles City. Mont. Word
was sent him last night but Il is not
known whether or not he can get
here In time for the funeral services.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27
At the NIekel-odeon

Only two days more will the Jolly
Prices be at the Nickelodeon. IL Is
q treat TO see this team work. They
have a comedy sketch OF songs and
dances that can be equalled but not
beaten. II is a great vaudeville act
and only two more days OF It. The
pictures are excellent and the house
10 enjoying the best patronage that
this popular place ever had. II is we'll
worth lots OF times the money and the
program cannot be duplicated any
where for the same money. The house
Is packed for every performance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27
Slept on w. & L. G. Track.

Cleveland, Dec. 26.-Patroman
Marsh saved Tony Valentine from
death under the wheels OF w. &
L. u. train Wednesday afternoon
Marsh, a block away. saw man lying
across the rails. Four squares away
q W. q L. e. passenger train was
bearing down.
Marsh beat the train 10 the body by
less than half a square.
Valentine was unconscious.
In police court Thursday Judge Whe-
Ian gave Valentine 81 and costs and
10 days oil an intoxication charge.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27
SHARP LETTER.
Said to Have Been Writ
ten Admiral Brownson
by the President
RlxEY WITH ROOSEvELTS

Washington. Dec. 26-It was rumor-
ed In naval circles tonight that Pres.
fdent Roosevelt had written sharp
letter to Rear Admiral Brownson on
account of the latters attitude of op-
position to the presidents decision
TO place a naval surgeon instead OF a
line officer in command of the hospital
ship Relief. Whether this letter II
sent at all was sent prior to or after
Admiral Brownson's resignation from
the Office of chief of the bureau OF
navigation is not known. Admiral
Brownson could not be found tonight
When Presidet Roosevelt left Wash.
ington tonight to spend the rest OF
Christmas week at Pine Knot, his Vir-
ginia place, Surgeon General Rixey
went with him and will be the guest
of the president and Mrs. Roosevelt
during the absence from the white
house.
Some naval officers claim to be able
TO see in the close association OF the
president and his physician the reason
for the presidents decision to put
udNdl HulbtOh ~ hhN 49,
pital ship Relief against the protest
of the presidents old friend, Rear Ad.
miral Brownson, who resigned his
commission as chief of the bureau OF
navigation when an officer Of the line
was not given command. Naval cir
cles are discussing the resignation OF
Admiral Brownson and the circum.
stances which led to 1t, with as much
interest today as they did yesterday.
Army officers OF the line are having
fun with their naval brethren They
are recalling the jtbes and chaff )f
the navy over the promotion Of al
army surgeon, DR.. Leonard Wood, to
the rank Of major general in the regu'
lar establishment and are not bashful
In referring TO some OF the navy Jokes
over the rise of Major General F. c.
Ainsworth, the adjutant general OF
the army, from tho medical corps. The
army people are telling their navy
friends that the way to get promotion
in either service is to join the med
zeal branch.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27
NEWSPAPER MEN
One ex-senator Clash In Streets OF
Denver and Former Legislator
Is Thrashed.

Denver, Dec 26.-Former United
States Senator Thomas, OF Colorado.
was thrashed on one of the principal
business streets OF Denver this morn
ing by Frederick G. Bonhls. the own
or OF the Denver Post, because, 1t Is
alleged, Patterson had written and
printed articles about Bonfls In news
papers which the ex-senator owns and
edits.
Patterson has been conducting a
campaign against the Democratic ad-
ministration and the state Repuoii-
oan administration on the gambling
question. and had charged the whole
sale bribery OF all Denver newspa-
pers except his own. and the purchase
OF all the city and state officers and
political leaders.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27
TORPEDO FL0TILLA
Said to Be Planned for Atlantic coas,
to BE Modified Next Summer,

Newport Dec. s6.-According to a
report heard in Newport today. a
formidable torpedo boat notilla is TO
be formed next spring to maneuver
along the Atlantic coast In the early
summer. This fotilla and the man.
euvers Will be In charge OF ,Command-
er Charles c. Marsh. at present a
member OF the naval board OF inspec-
ton and survey.
IL Is said the boats will be sta
toned along the coast at all conven-
lent seaport towns 80 as TO see how
long II would take them TO run to
one center In case Of trouble. The
submarines are to be q part OF the
rotilla and will play an important
part In the maneuvers. Narragansett
Bay. II is said. Is to be tk0 centre
OF the heet during the battle man
euvers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27

Marshal Snyder. Deputy Marshal
Morgan and G.. Bartee were severely
wounded in a fight with drunken men
at New Boston, o. X
Youngstown-Since the air ship
trial trip at Canton ssveral bther
places are becoming interested. AT
Youngstown. Wisdom Owen and G. w.
Pierce are building an airship OF an
entirely new design.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
MRS. HELNNA sLussER.

Mrs. Helena r. slusser died shortly
after noon yesterday at the home OF
her brother. A. J. Ricks. Prospect
street. Massillon. She had been a
sufferer from internal cancer, and
was about 55 years old. Her husband
DR.. Lewis Slusser. who died some
years ago. was we'll known to many
of the readers of this paper. to which
he was frequent contributor. Ar
rangements for the funeral have not
been announced. but 1t is probable
that the remains will be brought 20
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27
Drunken Father Shot by Son.

Buffalo. Dec. 26.--Charles schpff. Il
years old. was killed shortly after
noon today by his son, Charles Schoif
Jr.. II years of age. The shooting
took place In room In the rear OF
Schors saloon. II Is said that tha
father was drunk and was quarrel,
ling with his wife when the son in
terfered and killed him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27
Sold LIauor n panes talI.

Sam Popa the proprietor of a IA
loon on Madison street was arrested
last night on warrant sworn 70 by
Chief Smith charging him with selling
liquors in the same room where there
was a dance In progress. He will be
given hearing today. The arrest is
In keeping with the policy OF Mayor
Turnbull not TO allow. the sale Of
liquors In any place whero there is a
dance. The arrest Of Popa was for
violating on Christmas day the city
ordinance against selling iiquor=in a
dance hall.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27
Revolutionary Movement In Ecuador
Stopped.

Washington. Dec. -26.-The state dc
partment received dispatch today
from Ecuador saying that the revolu'
tionary movement in that country has
been stopped by the arrest OF General
Toran and 20 Of his followers. who
were attempting TO corrupt the mill.
tary authorities and seize the capital
Quito.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27
Frandson-Johnson.

Andrew Johnson and Miss Hannah
Frandson. both of this city. were
married at o'clock last night at
the home OF the groom's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. M. p. Johnson. 1413 Bast
Ninth street. Rev. E. p. Herbruck
performed the ceremony. They will
reside on donder avenue.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27

five-year-old boy, mistaking him for
burglar. The child, II is believed.
was walking in his sleep. The par
ents were awakened by noise In
the room and seeing the outline OF a
figure near window. Somers fired.
killing the child instantly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27
Manhattan Club panes.

The Manhattan club gave the fourth
Of their series OF dances at Basts
hall last night. II was In the ma
turs of Christmas dance and the
hall was decorated appropriately for
the season. A large number OF per-
sons were In attendance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27

Arthur r. Pitkin, who successfully
managed the Alliance roller rink the
first season that the place was open
ed, three years ago, has again been
secured by the owners to take charge.
Mr.. Pitkin is an expert on roller
skates and an experienced manager.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27

Winnipeg. Man. Dec. 26.-The com
mittee which has been investigating
a so-called beef combine In the prairie
provinces has submitted its findings
to the effect that no trust exists. It
Is recommended that all stock yards
be conducted by the railways.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27

Irwin Stewart who is attending med.
ical college in philadelphia. Pa, q
visiting his uncle and aunt Mr., anl
Mys. { Hovysll durInG "a hqlidorq.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27
Revolutionary American. sun in Jail

Nevoiutionary americans still IN jail.
Washington. Dec. 26.-The hmei
can vice consul at Bahia. Brazil. sent
a cablegram to the state department
today saying that the trial OF the four
Americans who wero arrested there
recently for participation in revolu
tionary movement against the prov
ince of Minaes cerae had been post
poned.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27

On January 1 two new members OF
the board OF public service will take
up the affairs OF the city. President
Frank Transue of the present board.
was reelected and will continue in
Office. The retiring members are
George w. Surgeon and W. Fl. So
per both Democrats. who are succeed
ed by w. II. Ramsey and c. c. Bals-
er, both Republicans. A number OF
applications are said to have been
filed for the appointive Offices, which
are clerk OF the service board. water
works clerk, cemetery clerk and clerk
OF the board of health. and superin-
tendent of the water works.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27

Father Shot Son for Burglar.
San-Jose. Cal. Dec. 2G.-Bertram
Somers early today shot and killed his
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27

Canton for burial in the family lot m
Westlawn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27

Saturday afternoon at o'clocl
funeral services will be conducted al
the Presbyterian church In Nortf
Benton for Rev. John SchSeffer. who
died Tuesday night at the unusual age
OF 102 years. Many ministers through.
out this section Of the country will
attend. Burial will take place at the
Hartzell cemetery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27

The Salvation Army gave It's usua
Christmas entertainment for the poo
children OF the city, Thursday even
ing at the barracks, No. II North
Mechanics avenue. The little folk
were given treat. The Salvation
Army sent out a large number o.
well filled baskets Christmas day tc
needy families.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-12-27

Funeral services for Abner Broslus
who died Tuesday evening at his
home. south of Alliance, will be held
Friday afternoon at o'clock at the
home. Burial will be made at the
Mt. Union cemetery.