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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-29

expected Of the "aboriginee" combi-
nation. Emerson's work on the
rubber was of such a character last
year as to stamp him one Of the best
semi-professional slab artists in the
state; and Roy has always been a
good back stop"
The remainder of the team will be
strong, and Fosston will be COM
PEELED to go some" to hold her own
in Sundays contest,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-29
ALLEGED FORGER CAUGHT
AND RETURNED TO CITY
C. E. Thomas, Who Got $96 easy
Money" Through Check, Comes
to Grief.

C. E. Thomas, who is charged
with having forged the name of
George B. Thompson to check or
500, which was drawn in favor of
Thomas, and afterwards cashed the
check and absconded, was brought
to the city yesterday from Duluth,
where he was apprehended by Sheriff
Thomas Bailey.
Thomas passed the check, so it is
said, on local party, securing the
full amount called for $96, and the
payee of the check did not know
that the paper was worthless until it
was presented at local bank.
Thomas was arraigned yesterday
and his hearing was continued for
ten days.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-29
Declared Dam a "PubIic Nuisance =


Iver Krohn, the editor of the
Shevlin Herald, came over from his
home this noon and visited in the
city for several hours.
Mr.. Krohn tells of the action of
the county commissioners of Clear
water county in condeming the
Nevins dam, at the outlet of Clear
water lake, public nuisance" and
states that he has been designated to
assist in removing the dam, or por
tons thereof.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-29

Stephen, April 29.-(Special to
Pioneer. )-Although fired upon and
one of their number severely
wounded, a gang of six robbers
blew the safe of the Scandal State
Bank of this city last night and
made good their escape, taking with
them $4,000 in cash, which they
secured from the bank safe.
The robbery was one of the bold
est ever committed in Minnesota,
and the six men who participated in
the affair exhibited no fear whatever
of being caught.
At about 3 o'clock this morning the
town was aroused by deafening ex.
plosion from the vicinity of the bank,
and many of the citizens rushed out
into the street in time to see the six
men making their escape toward the
lumber yard, William Murdink, who
owns store next to the bank, was
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-29

SCISSORS present as to their duties,
and they will be furnised with the
necessary books, blanks and other
forms, as we'll as list of all the tax
able real property in their assement
districts. 1t is probable that some
special instructions will be given to
the assessors of this county, in view
of the agitation that has been going
on for the past two weeks.
This is the first time in the history
of the state that the tax commission
has made this tour, In former years
the assessors met the county auditor,
who gave them instructions and fur.
nished the books and blanks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-29

Additional local matter will be found
on fourth page.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-29

Later-It is understood that Mr..
McVey will appear here as the rep
resentative of the tax commission,
and that he will remain here for
three days, gathering information
and looking over the situation in
this county.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-29

Reverend Soper, pastor of the
Walker Methodist church, arrived
in the city last evening for a short
visit.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-29

awakened by explosion the bank and tearing the safe
Eight
him his the while
cartridges of valuable papers
When reached the roof he six left intact.
the from robbers
Immediately opened
fire the shooting in the direction of
The shots from Mudnks Aurdink they who
with but bullets
of his position
storekeepe So of the robbers has
Murdink succeeded wingng been although Sheriff
the robbers there had
blood
the lumber yard where horse securing country
trace of the robbers,
their to the westward It than likely
robbers gained
by breaking the
door with cowbars Once inside trail blood which leads
they Immediately dynamated buggy stolen indicates
wrecing the interior of the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-12-17

Born-Saturday, Dec. II. 1908,
to Mr.. and Mrs. James Comm o1s,
a nine-pound baby girl.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-12-17

At Sulphur Springs and Ma
tional Park, Sulphur, Oklahoma.
Winter is almost unknown there.
Whether for health or recreation,
it is worth your while to take a
trip to Sulphur. Round trip fare
Sl0.42.
Round trip fare to Eureka
Springs, Ark, SIS. Dates of sale
daily. Final return limit 80
days from date of sale.
Homeseekers Rates on sale first
and third Tuesdays of each
month. Fare and one-half plus
50 for round trip. Final return
limit Fl and Is days to points in
West and Northwest, South and
Southwest. For further particu-
lars call on or address local agent.
December 10, 20 and Fl, 1908,
low fares to the Southeast. Ac-
count Christmas holidays. These
tickets will be sold to points in
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Ken
lucky, Mississippi, North Carroll
ma, South Carolina, Tennessee.
Return limit of tickets Jan. II,
1909. For particulars as to fares
and train service, inquire of
C. S. RoBERTs, Agent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-12-17

Lawrence Haskell of Palestine,
ILL.,, is visiting his uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs ]. c. Has
kett,. in this city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-12-17
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the regular
annual meeting of the Stockholders of The
Baxter State Bank. of Baxter Springs
Kansas will be held in rooms of said banl
on Tuesday, Jan. 5th. 1909. from 10 m
to m for the purpose of electing five
directors; and such other business as may
come before the stockholders.
FL CLINHINBEARD, Cashier.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-12-17

Born Monday morning, Dec.
II, 1908. a bouncing boy baby to
Mr.. and Mrs. John /. Cooper.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-12-17

E. T. Mccarthy returned last
Friday from a business trip to
Omaha.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-12-17

The weather the fore part of
the week was surely of the Italian
kind-and all that could be de-
sired.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-12-17

AL. Perry, one of the prosper
Gus farmers of Ottawa county,
was a Baxter Springs visitor
Monday,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-12-17

Those beautiful shears which
we are giving away are going
very rapidly. If you want pair
YOU should get a move on.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-12-17

The company which recently
bought out the Consolidated
Light and Power Company Of
Joplin, has also secured control
of the holdings of the Spring
River Power Company, and the
merger will, we believe, be a
good thing for the district. One
company has had big load dur
ing the day and the other during
the night. BY the consolidation
II will be possible for each plant
to help out the other, thereby
making it easier to fill the con-
tracts for powEr.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-12-17

Our farmer friends are certain
ly making the most Of the good
weather. Flows are being work
ed early and late. And fall plow-
ing usually insures good crops.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1908-12-17

F. ]. CLIHEINBEARD, Cashier.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18
SIMPLY A DEMAND FOR PROOF.
Philadelphia Journals Summing Up OF
Betsy Ross Incident.

The Betsy Ross legend is quite
harmless. Anybody may believe it
who will. 1t is like the story of
Washington and the cherry tree. No
body can prove that the youthful
Washington did not chop cherry
tree Very probably he did, and quite
as probably he did not lie about it.
But if it were proposed TO erect
public monument to mark the spot
where the cherry tree stood, we should
ask for some more certain evidence OF
the accuracy of the story than Par
son Weems' long subsequent nara
tive That is all that the historians
appear to be asking about the Betsy
Ross legend. They are not attack
ing the memory of that estimable
woman, nor the yeracity of her de-
scendants Family tradition is TO be
respected. But family tradition that
is not supported by contemporary rec
ords or other historical evidence is an
insufficient basis for an official in
dorsement that is supposed to be au-
thoritative and conclusive. Nobody
wishes to spoil good story but
those who are satisfied with family
traditions ought not to ask anything
more Philadelphia Ledger.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18
CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS.

In coming over the appointments
made at the Yazoo City convention
of the Miss. Conference of the Nj. E.
Church, South, we notice the follow
ing assignments of interest to our
readers.
Leakesville, w. A Hays; Binnville
(the work Albums served this year,
r. FL. Kleiser; Waynesboro, J. d.
Ellis; Buckatuna, r. E. Rutledge
(Avera is on that charge) Eden, A.
D. Breland: Terry, W. w Perry;
E. NJ. Phillips, Lucedale; New Au-
gusta and Richton, 4. s. Gale. D..
Scarborough was continued at Fay
cite, w. L. Linfield at WoodvIlle and
w. Nj. Sullivan at McComb City. A
new presiding elders district called
Hattiesburg was created, and all the
Greene County churches save State
Line and Avera go into it with M. b.
SCARBOROUGH, as Presiding Elder. W.
II. Lewis is the presiding elder for
for the Meridian District. DIR. W.
C. Black was assigned to Meridian
East End.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18
JANET.

Janet, Miss, Dec. 8, 1908.-As it
has beed sometime since | sent in
any dots l will attempt again.
Misses Luretta Byrd and Cretia
Melvin spent last Saturday and Sun
day at the home of Rev: d. W.Dukes;
guess they had nice t me. 49,. =.
The Farmers Union meets at Pleas
ant Hill, every first and third Satur-
day in every month"; 5-s'e~ $3.50
Miss Gatsie Melvin spent last Sun.
day with her little friends Lettie
and Roxie Brewer. Il - ..,
J. C. Hillman was seen i'm Janet
the first of the week % "
Mrs. Mary and her Oldest and youn-
gest daughter have just returned
from a visit to see her daughter
Mrs. Amos Summe' S. - -.
Mr.. Travis Byrd who has beer at
tending the Richton School. spent
Sunday with the homefolks. :;eo'. i,
Joe Byrd and. his sister Miss Der:
tina, went as fer as Hintonvil1e With
90 - 49, ~, r5f'a~ - lsIis+s-sS .'rEs
him. "a .s..-e 49,, 4assu -;
Byrd School: is very. successful, -:
Mis-. Gatsie Melvin happened up
at ]. F. Brewers on their family re-
union last Sunday. ~, - .
A. E. Byrd is recovering nicely,
We are all glad that i'be is getting'all
right.
Leep Hillman ate dinner with the
Avera family last Monday,
Ira Roberts made flying trip to
Nolan Monday last on business:
Miss Rachel West of Grafton, is
staying in Janet Of late. days with
her sister, Mrs.-J. c. Hillman.
Pleasant Hill School is progressing
nicely under the, guardianship Of
Miss Cretia Melvin. Tea: i=~~rs
Miss Nola Todd was seen sitting
out bv the road Thanksgiving talk
ing to her beau. .... f..,..
Well Mr.. Editor what.do VOu,think
Santa Claus will bring you for Christ
mas? Some of Judge Dawson later
pies? | hope he will bring me one o.
RAOO'
! them. .~
Well if this escapes the waste-bas
lSet | will come again. With best
wishes to the HERALD and its read
ers. -- ais $50
HOETSE.WIEE,.s :,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18

Marshall Turner looked good last
Sunday a
Well Mr.. Editor Christmas is near
lat hand,A we hope you a merry Christ
m as. ~ '"s'fs '@'''s ,
! The widow Mary Byrd was a WISH
tor to the school today and also Miss
Ida, Ter daughter.
Oh we wonder what has become
of Gloomy Gus? Has he forgot the
Dear, old Paper? @
Hello Little Mig come again we
love to hear from you and also Ar
kansas Bill. We love to read their
dots.
We would be glad to hear from Mr..
Wulff again.
Erastus Byrd baby has been on
the sick list this week. Under the
skillful treatment of DR.. Cochran of
Beaumont, we hope the baby will be
all right before long.
! We don't guess Frank needs any
help ir cooking For the saw mill hand
do you Frank?
| A. E. Byrd seen going next his
saw mill today.
Victor and Andrew Smith were
seen in janet last week. ....e
! We wonder what has become Of
Mr.. Charles lBreland. rcj
t-s TWO SISTERS. IS
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18
IRRITABLE MAN HAS A KICK
Misuse of Apostrophe and Quotation
Marks, Not to Mention "kindiy."

There are two things that are mis-
used a great deal" said the irritable
man, "and the mishandling of them
annoys me lot Fer one thing, some
persons haven't the vaguest idea OF
the proper use of the apostrophe.
I've seen a word written this way,
autos, which Is meant only to indi-
cate the plural of auto. Now, there
isn't the very slightest excuse for
that and it makes me sore every time
l see it. Then again, other folks don't
know what to do with quotation
marks. I have seen a sign on an eie-
waited station reading, keys with
the agent Now, what earthly use
are those quotation marks about the
words keys and agent? None, none at
all. There isn't any rhyme or reason
in It,"
WELL" replied his listener, there
another as bad as that. There's the
use of the word kindly You hear
lot of folks using that atrocious vande'
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18
LEAKEsvILLG SCHOOL ITEMS.

We are sorry to learn that Irwin
Mcleod is kept out of school on &C
count of sickness.
Glad to see Flora Mcleod back in
school.
Ella Westerield who has been
working in her fathers place ia the
Office while he was away, is back at
school, we are glad to state.
Homer Beard and sister are regu-
lar students again.
Miss Bert Thomson accompanied
by Hon. H. p Heidelberg visited
.Lucedale Sunday. a
: Ethel Beard is back in school, at
ter few days absence on account Of
sickness in her home. Heartfelt
sympathy extended in the death Of
her beloved grandmother.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18

Mr.. Duncan of Meridian, Rev. Mr..
Elliot of Meridian, and the young di-
vine Mr.. r. b. Gunter, made very
appropriate talks to the student body
Monday of last week at Chapel exer-
cises. All appreciated their talks
very much. Such is an inspiration.
Our door are always welcome to any
who will visit Our school.
Prof. Miller, Misses Ara Townsend,
Gertrude Jenner, Ella Westerfeld
were assigned active parts on the
Program rendered by the Methodist
Ladies Home Missionary Society, at
M. E. Church last Sunday night.
The school is progressing well. We
need the most hearty CO. operation of
every parent who sends to school, in
order thatbest results may be reach
ed. The parent who sides with the
child in the great majority of instan
ces ruins the child for usefulness in
life When hard work is given the
the boy or girl, then if they are not
and faithful, complaint
is given by them in the home against
the teacher, school, ETC. Are think
ing parents going to listen to such.
If SO your boy and girl will newell
be truly educated. In such cases
there is nothing the matter with the
school, but the trouble is in the lazy
boy or girl who had rather complain
than get down to work We are not
manufacturing iders, cigarette fiends,
and gossipers at our school,
By an oversight, Roy AmsIer S
name was omitted on the honor roll
Roy is fine pupil. He made one of
the best grades on honor roll in In
termediate Department, last month.
In the Primary Departments the
on honor roll: Mildred
Eta Bearry, Melbern
Melvin Thomas, Audrey
Westerfeld, Flora and Madison Wal
ley, Geneva and Emory Churchwell,
Vivian McRae, James Murray.
ZENDA.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18

This department is open for contributions
from the various hamlets in Greene County,
and the only exactions are that the communi-
catiens be legibly written; devoid of neigbor-
hood gossip; clear of personal reflections or
grudge-paying remarks; and be in every in
stance SIGNED with the real name of the
author. though II a non de plume is also signed,
the latter only, and not the former.-will be
printed. - rs 49,
Help enliven your family paGer and p0om:the
community in which GU live by furnishing an
occasional letter pregnant with the various
happenings OF your district and dign1hed In
by correct style and clear dictum. These are
the kind of writing that tell for RoOc and COM
mand respectful reading ever. .,...
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18
An Apt Reply.

Senator LaFollette, discussing the
currency bill, said of certain pas
age:
THAT needs delicate handling II
is like the position OF the young man
on his honeymoon. This young mans
honeymoon was peculiar because,
while still In mourning, he had mar
ried his deceased wife's sister. A
friend of his, chap he had not seen
for years, accosted him on the honey
moon in a Niagara restaurant The
friend. after being introduced to the
bride, said sympathetically:
but who are you In mourning for,
old man.?
"For my sister-in-law,' was the
aAlsaeAa san4x"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18

Liquor Drinkers and Life Insurance.
Life insurance companies are adopt
ing stronger measures for the examina-
ton of moderate drinkers. One of the
largest companies now declares that
no saloonkecper or brewer is rich
enough to get policy with them,
while even those who drink with mod
GRAFTON are considered poor risks
What is true of this company is con-
sidered true of all others. Some now
require an agreement that IL death
results from drink their policy be-
comes void. in this connection it will
be remembered that Sir Thomas Whit
taker, who is a medical examiner for
q life insurance company that has
separate classes for abs.ainers and so
called moderate drinkers, says stats
tics compiled for many years past
show that teetotalers live from % to
80 per cent longer than drinkers.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18
Women ne Chemists.

ut is inexpedient publicly to en-
courage women to adopt chemistry as
a professional pursuit"
In this concise way is expressed the
view of those members of the Chem
ical society of Great Britain who dis
approve of the proposal to allow wom-
en- to become members.
Out of S,4OO papers read on per-
sonal researches during the last 35
years, only % have been contributed
by women alone. There is a growing
desire, however, on the part of many
Of our leading scientists to admit wom-
en- chemists to membership, and, as
the wish has met with the strongest
opposition from other members, the
question is being put to ballot.
Nine Curie is at present the only
woman member, and she has been
made merely an honorary fellow"
with neither voting power nor eHgibil-
ity for Office on the council.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18
Drink the Greatest National Menace

Drink the Greatest National Menace
81 have been made teetotaler,"
said a United States senator not long
ag7, "by the sight of the hangers-on
of the average saloon. Every average
ciess saloon has clientele of poor
wretches whose appetite for drink has
got the better of them. Many of these
unfortunates have still more unfor
tunate families dependent upon them.
The total aggregate of these human
wrecks is much greater than the ma
toms standing army. This is too
great a price to pay for the privilege
of what is known as personal liberty
II I had my way, l would abolish the
liquor traffic, root and branch. 1t is
the nations greatest curse, and no
amount of speclous reasoning can
averturn the evidenced truth Of such
an assertion"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18
Indians, Bio Catch Of saimo,


The catch of Quinault salmon this
season was the greatest ever known.
Seventy-five thousand FISH were de-
livered at Hoquiam, valued at $35, 900.
This is $1,000 more fish than have
ever been caught in any previous sea-
son. The Quinault Indians used ad-
vanced methods this season In fish
ing, going out beyond the breakers in
their frail canoes and then setting
their nets. Hundreds Of fish were
caught in the lagoons where theS had
been left by the receding tides.
This enormous catch was made by
80 Indians and the entire tribe en-
joyed the prosperity. They were paid
in full at Hoquiam one day this week.
Tacoma Correspondent San Fran
cisco Chronicle.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18

Janet, Miss, Dec. IA, 1898. -Lu
retta Byrd have been gone week to
Ovett. We wish her merry time.
Mr.. E. E. Todd spent Monday night
with his brother, Mr.. w. G. Todd.
Mr.. Lee Roberts and William Smith
wore seen in our little burg today.
Miss Nola Todd and mother, made
flying trip to McLain Thursday. 4.
Mr.. Whiteford TODD MADEIRA ssuiek
trip to Leakesville Monday-sldst. , e
Mr.. Irwin Roberts is Janet with
his team. We hope Irwin much sue
cess
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18
BARBER NOTICE.

This is to notify my customers.
that while | no longer occupy the
old quarters, | have rented the Pool
building North on same street and
will be open therein on Wednesdays
and Saturdays, till can arrange to
equip same in first-class shop shape,
after which will be open daily as
of yore, prepared to take care of all
of you in best artistic manner.
4 a'''.# w. r. M urray.
Leakesville, Miss. (12-18)
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18
ST. ELLEN.

Hiliman, Mss, Dec. Z, 1908 Il
have never written any news from
this place SO will write a short note
WelteYerything is going on nicely
down In st. Ellen. But am sorry to
say Mr.! D. C. Partin can't have any
Sunday School for a short while;
they are rebuilding the house.
. ST. Ellen School is progressing
nicely under the control of Mr. A D..
Denmark. Guess Mr.. Denmark will
feel better when he gets upon the
4hiH III the new school house. go
!. MI; and Mrs Robert Dixon are
visitors at the home of Mr.. G. w
,'Busby. Mys Dixon is a sister OF
Mr. Busby. -..
lf1you want to find the young men
onySanday evening go to Mr.. l.. N
+ Williams. Don't think Miss Effie can
tell which one she likes best, but
saw her Smiling at Earl Collius &C
on Earl you are just like your Pa.
Miss Mamie Churchwell was seen
going up to the Pc, Saturday even,
ing. .f
! Nh Ot,Gollins likes to visit the
home of Mr. Curries. Wonder who
I is up there he likes so well2 =
l Mr.. Charlie Pipkins is spending {
/ few days'at the home of Mr.. Nei
Brewers. Am always glad to set
Uncle Charlie.
I Mr.. W. F. Merritt was down il
ST. Ellen Sunday evening; think hi
has found him a little girl down here
Well if l see this in print will come
again. SNOW DROP.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18
STRAYED OK.

STRAYED,-one OK, about 6 or
Z years old. Light red, white bushy
tall oyer square in right ear. $500
for notifying me of his whereabouts.
Disappeared about May 1st, 1908.
OLA 1922 L w. James.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18

vile phrase: Thank you, kindly
That makes me sick l saw the other
day in Brooklyn sign, Gents will
kindly not smoke Only gents would
use that sort of language"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18
New Advertisements
BARBER NOTICE.

am doing a firstclass barber bus
mess in the Mcleod Shop. and will
appreciate your patronage. | mean
to maintain regular hours and give
prompt service.
IG2-1S) VIM. Clark.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-18
Tics Grown Cold

Most OF US" said Un.le Eben, puts
IN a whole 10; ot our lives verifyin'
acg:ce Cat We might les as we'll n we
took in de fus' place"