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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-05-06

Maloon. Through some fortunate
incident the doctor stopped at the
place and entered the cabin where
in lived the homesteader, his wife
and thirteen children. Upon en-
tering horrible sight met his gaze.
The entire family were confined to
their beds and hardly able to move.
The father told a pitiful story.
He said that for six days the
whole family had not had a bite
to eat. Times had grown very
dull and the few pennies he had
were spent on the family for food.
When his money was all gone his
nearest neighbors, who lived sew.
eral miles away, gave what they
could afford. But, they too, were
very poor. The homesteader'
family gradually began to weaken
until they were in an almost help.
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Spooner and Baudette.

May S.
Albert Berg was at Warroad on
Monday in the interest of lodge
matters.
Guy Harris had one of his arms
crushed Thursday while working on
the planner.
Mrs. L. P. Hedberg of Roosevelt
visited with Mrs. G. Oppliger the
first of the week.
Attorney Albert Chilgren OF
Williams arrived in town on Wed.
nesday evening, on matters of pro-
fessional business.
Attorneys C. r. Middleton and
George E. Ericsson were in Bemid il
Tuesday, where they attended the
adjourned term of court which was
held there.
The .Bijou theatre opened it's
doors to the public last evening to a
full house, scores of pleasure seekers
being turned away as standing room
was at premium.
J. C.. Herbst of Rrainerd has been
here this week getting members fol
the organization of Redmen lodge
The lodge will be organized Wednes
day evening in Williams hall.
H. P. Rock, the depot agent, has
been promoted to chief dispatcher,
to be located at Fort Francis, Ont
Mr.. Munsen of Winnipeg will fill
Rocks place here and will bring his
family to occupy the rooms over the
station.
Rev. H. A. Lind, who has been
pastor of the Norwegian church
of Baudette, has resigned his posi-
ton and has accepted call at
Gravenhurst, Canada. Rev. L. L.
Fallaksen will fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Rev. Lind.
A number of the mill employees
on the construction left the first
of the week for other fields. Mr..
Moffatt, superintendent of the con
struction work of the newly-erected
mill, left on Tuesday in company
with Elmer Smith; Jack Campbell
went to international Falls; Duncan
Mccall left for Idaho.
The I. o. O. F. lodge of Baudette
and Spooner observed the Goth
anniversy of the order. A review
of the history of the lodge was
given from its origin to the present
time. Mr.. A. E. Noble presided. A
number of visitors from Rainy River
and Baudette were present. Light
refreshments were served.
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done. The demonstration will
be made on the largest pine
stumps and on both heavy clay
and medium clay loan.
Mr.. Mackenzie, secretary of
the Beltrami County Fair of1909,
is making preparations to serve
lunch at noon of that day to all of
the people present at the dem.
onstration.
1t is expected that at least two
hundred farmers will be present
besides large party from Be.
midi which leaves here on the
morning of the 21st Crippen &
Reese, the local photographers,
and a representative of the Pho
neersswill accompany the party
t rom this city.
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W. H. CIeary in the City.

w. H. Cleary of Brainerd, vice
presidentof the Northern Grocery Co.,
(Bemidji's greatest wholesale enter
prise, and president of the Brain
erd Grocery company, was visitor
in the city yesterday and last even :
ing, consulting with T. J. Burke,
president of the Northern company
Mr.. Cleary is recognized, every
where throughout the state, as one
of the very best grocery men in the
northwest, and his investment in Be-
midi was only made after careful
inspection of the various towns
throughout northern Minnesota,
which convinced him that Bemidji
is indeed the hub city of northern
Minnesota, and logically the very
best point for wholesale grocery
house.
=. y Is. !. s ss 4 :.
Mr.. Cleary stated that he was
greatly pleased with the business
which the Northern Grocery COM
pany is receiving, which only went
to show that his judgment of this
city was not snap" affair.
The Brainerd man intimated that
there was very good prospect of
Bemidji getting a cracker factory,
and in case that enterprise was
established here. box factory was a
certainty, but was exceedingly
reticent when asked for particulars.
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Cunningham.
May s..

E. 0. Cunningham has just re
turned from business trip to Cass
Lake.
Rev. Astwood will preach in the
school house Sunday morning al
1880.
Phyllis, the little daughter Of
Victor Fish, has been ill the past
week, A physician was in attend.
ance.
w. J. Carney, the noted baseball
player, left last Thursday for Salt
Lake City, where he has been en-;
gagged for the season.
The Cunninghams, ninteen in
number, representing five families,
held a reunion May 1. Three gen
erations were represented, the old
est member being 81 years and the
youngest S months.
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Woodmen, Take Notice.

Members of Bemidji Lodge of
M. w. A. are requested to meet
at Stafford and Dennis shop, at $50
this evening for the purpose of
acting as escort to the uody of the
late Neighbor Fenton, deceased,
which will be shipped to Saltwater.
]. M. Stafford, V. c.
J. P. Lair, Clerk.
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Warrants Payable.

Notice is hereby given that there
is money in the city treasury to pay
all outstanding warrants issued on
the Poor fund, registered prior to
March 1, 1909; on the General fund,
registered prior to December 1. 1908;
on the Permanent Improvement
Revolving fund, registered prior to
May 1, 1909.
Interest will cease from and after
the date of this notice.
Dated at Bemidji, MINI. May S,
1909.
Earl Cell, City Treasurer.
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less condition. He faced it as
long as possible but his constitu-
ton finally gave out also.
The doctor hurriedly grabbed
his team and returned to Cass Lake,
which is about twenty-five miles
from the homestead. A large amount
of provisions have been gathered
together and are being hurriedly
taken to the destitute family.
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Destitute Hubbard County Family.

Cass Lake, May 6.-(Specia] to
Pioneer.) DR.. Christensen of this
place who is county physician in
Hubbard County just returned from
a trip to Laporte and reports
very sensational occurance during
his time in that vicinity.
The doctor while making his tri p
to Laporte passed a homestead
which was owned by a man named
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D0INGS AMONG BEMIDJI'S
COUNTRY NE|GHBORS
Live Correspondents Of the Pioneer
Write the News from Their
Localities.
Island Lake.

:. E.5se- Ady
James Ford left for Kelliher Wed
nesday.
Nels Oman of Fowlds visited with
II. Pingel Thursday.
F. O. Sibley went to Bemidji on
a business trip the the first of the
week.
Not many attended the dance
here on account of the stormy
weather Thursday evening.
Louis HughDene, the engineer
who will run Sibley's mill arrived in
the village last Saturday and they
will begin saving as soon as the lake
opens up.
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Redby.

X 4
School re-opened this week.
The dance here FRIDAY night was
success.
Cash Ganncer was Redby visitor
last week.
Willard Mcknight of Buena Vista
has accepted the position as station
agent here and began his duties
Monday.
A large number of Redby young
people attended the dance held at
the agency Friday evening. All
enjoyed good time.
Mrs. Annie Garrigan acted as
interpreter to the Indians at Carter
& Sons department store last week.
Mrs. Garrigan was former pupil OF
the government school at Red Lake
agency.
A prominent citizen of this place
was relieved of a considerable sum
Of money the other evening. The
thieves are said to be known, but
where they and their body have
gone has not yet been found out.
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POWDER DEMONSTRATION
ON MACkENzIE'S FARM
W. R. Mackenzie, Secretary Of Fair Of
1909, Will Serve Lunch to All
Who Attend.

The representatives Ct the Du-
Pont Powder company will give
a demonstration of how to blow
out pine stumps, May 21st on
the farm of w. r, Mackenzie,
section 29.-148-34, Town of Lib,
erty,
This exhibition will enable farm
ers living in adjacent townships
to have fine opportunity to see
the practical work and how it is
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Unwilling Bride Ends Life.

Chicago. May 6.Mrs. stepine Ru-
dis, an unwilling bride of two days,
hanged herself in her new home and
was discovered an hour later by her
husband, William Rudis, whom she
had married under protest.
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HEAD OF WISCONSIN, c. A. r
Edwin D. coe, Veteran Editor, Dies al
Whitewater, Wis.

EDWIN =. Coe, veteran Editor, Dies at
Whitewater, Wis.
Whitewater, Wis, May edwin
D. Coe, department commander of the
Grand Army of the Republic Of Wis.
consin and veteran editor Of the
Whitewater Register, is dead from a
complication Of heart trouble and
liver and kidney disorders.
Mr.. Coe was sixty-nine years of age
He had been United States pension
agent in Milwaukee for ten years, re-
firing from that position about a year
ago. He had been a newspaper man
for forty years and served one term
as president of the Wisconsin Press
association.
Mr.. Coe enlisted with the First Wis.
consin cavalry during the Civil war.
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Help WANTED.
nEIr WAN Cd.
WANTED-Good girl for general
house work. Inquire Mrs. M. D.
Stoner Ais Bemidj avenue.
WANTED-Cook at Park Hotel.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Furnished cottage at
Grand Forks Bay, Bemidji, MINI.
Nine rooms; large field stone chin
ney and fireplace; 12-foot porch
running around the building; 100
feet front on lake. Address Web
ster Merrifleld, University, Grand
Forks county, North Dakota.
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Samaritan Meeting.

There will be meeting Of the
Modern Samaritans Thursd ay night
in the Odd Fellows hall. Class
initiation Mrs. Purdy will pc present;
also Mr.. Hicken, imperial scribe, Of
Duluth will be here.
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FOR SALE-Cottage and three lots
on Dewey avenue between 10th
and 18th streets. Address Mrs.
M. F. Street, Royalton, MINI.
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FOR SALE-Rubber stamps. The
Pioneer will procure any kind of
rubber stamp for you an short
notice. 49,. -
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A SNAP-Building 16x32, new stills
siding and floors, $500. Cash if
moved at once. w. w. Browne,
700 Minnesota Ave.
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FOR SALE-Challenge hotel, fur
nished. Reasonable price; easy
terms. Inquire A. L. Smith,
Bemidji, MINI. 49,. H..
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Christ Nelson Of the town Of
Jones was called to Melnor N.
Oak. by the death Of his daughter
IN law.
Matt Berg Of Island Lake was.
in town Thursday and Friday on
business. He reports roads in
bad shape.
Miss Hanna Nelson Of Beard,
has been visiting with her sister
Mrs. O. Llndal the last month re-
turned home Monday morning
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LOST and FOUND
MISCELLANEOUS.

PUBLIC LIBRARY-Open Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays
ESQ to 6 p. M, and Saturday
evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also.
Library in basement of Court
House. Mrs. Donald, librarian.
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FOR SALE. Good secondhand
piano, standard make, in
excellent condition. c.. PRYOR.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-17

We infer from the remarks of MT. Bryan that they'll not have to throw him down and hold him while they
Arizona republican., 1909-04-17

The shadow of an Indianian falling athwart the Arizona bench ought to bring our local aspirants for judicial honors to an understanding.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-17
Severely Injured
MAY NEVER REcovER-A gres

MAY NEVER RECOVERY great many people have left this store with an injured conscience to think that they had not been around to see our line of goods and get our prices before buying elsewhere. Aft CT they had compared our prices with what they had paid for their goods DON'T BUY UNTIL you have seen our line of Hammocks, Administer Rugs. Iron Beds, Springs, Mattresses, Dressers, Stoves, Exten- sion Tables, Rockers, Folding Go- Carts, Trunks, Suit Cases and Tele- scopes. We handle Tents and Can vas.
 See the Mammoth Side Board which cost $125.00 new.
 See the bankrupt stock of Per fumes and Toilet Waters at 75 per cent less than cost.
 Let US make a price on your goods before you leave, we pay the highest price for Second Hand Goods.
 MaSSie & Sons 114-116 W. Wash. St. Phone M. 257
Arizona republican., 1909-04-17

be opened and we're going to begin pretty soon. There is a limit to gallantry as well as to everything else.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-17

We would say to the democratic city central committee that while we do not wish to take an undue ad- vantage of a crippled and helpless opponent, this campaign has got to
Arizona republican., 1909-04-17

brands and some extra ones of it's own. The Perfect is not a flour that is su- perior in only one or two qualities. It is superior all round. It bakes better. goes farther and stays moister than any other. Try a sack just to see what the best of all Hours is like Ask your grocer
Arizona republican., 1909-04-17

The inhabitants of Billiers put a large cross in whitewash over the doors of their cottages, so as to protect them against lightning; they stretch cords over their huge iron stew-pOts and sit watching them for hours to see if they are vibrated by some unseen power vibration being a sure sign that those who take part in the experiment are to be happy for the remainder of the year; and on the fishwomen receiving the first proceeds of a sale, they fall down on their knees to make the sign of the cross, which will ensure them having a profitable days work.-From The Land of Superstition" in the April Wide World Magazine
Arizona republican., 1909-04-17

If, as reported, it is true that Los it used to be, we know a good many Arizonians who will not visit that burg for rest and recreations as they have done in years gone by.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-17

Profit-sharing sale at the Morales Mercantile Go. now going on.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-17
Mix for Colds

To one-half pint good whiskey, add one ounce syrup sarsaparilla and one ounce Toris compound, which can be procured of any druggist. Take in tea spoonful doses before each meal and before retiring. This relieves in 24 hours and cures any cold that is cura- ble
Arizona republican., 1909-04-17

This is the annual self-denial week of the Salvation Army
Arizona republican., 1909-04-17

We have little sympathy with Uncle Sam if the Cudahys have beaten him out of ss0,00O as alleged. That was an unholy alliance into which he had entered with the oleomargarine mak- CTS who were to pay a tax of a quarter of a cent a pound on the uncolored product that anybody could detect But, for ten cents a pound the government allowed them to color the compound so as to fool the peo- pie. The packers seem to have vio- lated that old established rule that there should be honor among thieves
Arizona republican., 1909-04-17

Crump pays 2Oc cash Tor eggs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-17
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch Good

Two large audiences matinee and night-greeted Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch at lhe Elks Theatre Saturday. The afternoon audience consisted largely of little folks, who were well paid for their visit for there were seven clever child actors in ahe cast and thcir presence is ab- solutely comedy. tMrs. Wigs of the Cabbage Patch" was written by a. woman and dranatiIei by woman and it's lines utterly disproVe the fal- lacy that the women have DO sense of humor. The costumes used in the play will not aggregate a cost of $l2o but there is thousands of dollars worth of comedy and pathos during the three acts which are most aD- sorbing The conlpany presentinS the popular bill here iuclulIed uire of the original cast and k Holl balanced throughout The, hpnla7' is of the be2t and the highest type and t is drawn solely from the little incidents of everyday life tha' can amuse us so infinitely if we do not let ourselves ''get soured" as Mrs. Wigs expresses 1t. Conversation of most droll and amusing kind characterize the lines of the performance.
 Blanche Chapman is the ideal Mrs. Wiggs' Her port1uyaI of the char acter completely satisfies ones con ception of how Mrs. Wiggs' ought to look and talk, and mimic embodiment can go no further. At all times her work reveals depths of tenderness which shows that Miss Chapman has not missed the point of Mrs Wiggs character, Her Mrs. Wiggs is shift less but soft hearted. ignorantly we'll meaning. poor but optimistic. A mother and a friend to all and true and steadfast at the core. The juve- nile element in the story is decidedly happy in its humorous appeal, and plays an equally delightful part in the play, which l,as been based upon the stories of "Loyey Mary and Mrs Wiggs." All the little Wiggses with their frizzled looks. Asia, Australia Europena, the Biography children Chris with his real wooden leg and the other sons and daughters of the Patch make the scenes bright and merry with sunshine and play oi Childhood.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-17
The GraphiCs atwayS ready, To help yOn on your way. Try our clever verse ads.
 We know that they will pay.

Let the Pine Bluff Moving and household goods. Up-to-date padded moving vans. Under exclusive man. agement of white men. We make a speciality of packing household goods for shipment. Office Union Station. Both phones G.. 1-3-d-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-17

--WANTED--Sales of ability and neat appearance to call on all merchants In their territory; elegant side line. convenient to carry: good commissions; prompt remittance. Bel mont Mfg Co. Cincinnati. 0. 12-1S-16s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-17

If suffering from tonsilitis avoid diphtheria by using Pneumo Emol- lient; at ell druggists, soc and s,o0 II I'm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-17
CASTORIA For Infants and Children
 The Kind You Have Always Bought elsna:sss asas, sss Q. l2Zs.H3zztzz~

Mrs. Joe AItschu1. continues to improve, after being quite sick for several days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-17

Use pneumo Emollient for sore throat Or pain in the chest. Ii lnl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-17

TO OUR FRIENDS
  attain position liberal With the New 
 tSefssa W. HUDSON,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-17

State 0? Arkansas County  that the 0 knowledge and
 W. (. HUDSON, 70 day December l1e0S. c. Notary
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-03-31

Woods Liver Medicine is a liver
regulator which brings quick relief to
sick headache, constipation. bilious
ness and other symptoms of liver dis
orders. Particularly recommended
for Jaundice, Chills. Fever, Malaria
The $1.00 size contains 2A times as
much as the Soc size. Sold by Pal
ace Drug Store and City Pharmacy.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-03-31
Il nope you'u do a nice one"

OPS S
ing to Congressman Charles Norton
who had advanced toward the group.
Strange how the Langdons treat
him as a friend-intimate one, too" ht
thought. "What If they should learn
Of Norton's questionable operations al
the capitol; of his connection with two
unsavory DEALS one Of which result
ed in an amendment of the pure food
law so that manufacturers of a value
less consumption cure could continue
to mislead the victims of the white
plague;' Norton, who had uttered an
epigram now celebrated In the tap
rooms Of Washington, The paths OF
glory lead but to the graft"
"Miss Langdon is very beautiful and
attractive, SIR said Haines, resumine
with the senator.
eyes," drawled the Mississippian
Girls in the south generally are"
"Well I must be going. I'll think
about your secretaryship, Senator
Langdon. Perhaps / can find some
one."
swish you'd think about It for your
SELF" observed the senator, while Hope
Georgia again nodded approval. I'll
would be q hard job. There are sc
many matters Of political detail about
which ] am sadly inexperienced that
really most of the work would fall on
the secretary"
v e Langdon's offer. Its g%enuineness
appealed to him. Suddenly there dawn
ed on him an idea of just what 1t
might meal to be associated with this
honest old citizen who had asked for
his help-who needed it, as Haines
knew only too well. He would be the
senator's guide and conidant-his ad-
wiser In big matters. Why, he would
practically be United States senator
himself. He knew the inside" as
few others in Washington. Here was
a chance to match his wit against that
Of Peabody. the boss of the senate; a
chance to spoil some OF the dishonest
schemes of those who were adroitly
playing the game" He could bother
too, the intriguing members of the
third house." as the lobbyists are
called. He could direct a lightning
bcft into the lamp of Andy Corrigan
who claimed the honor of being
speaker OF the third house" These
thoughts crowded into his mind. Then
too, he would become practically a
member of the Langdon family and
have association with the two charm.
ing daughttcs-wfth Carolina Lang
don.
1T would be a great chance" he
murmured half aloud; next timing tc
being a senator"
The old Mississipplaa hearo the
young mans words.
II reckon it would" he drawled IL
agreement.
You feel sure you want me p. urget
the other.
Langdon chuckIed.
81 asked you" he sa1o.
Haines came abruptly to decision.
1--WE thought II over. senator. and II
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-03-31
esaa ana laakes her 4 slave d Iii Fan.

fnaa and lnakas her q SLAVE ID iii IAN
cy. No one but herself and Norton
knew how deeply she had plunged"
on a certain possible turn Of the POI
iitical cards She. must not, she could
not, lose If life itself were to remain
Of value TO her. and on her sway over
this secretary she was told 1t all d
| pended.
A subject that for some unexplain-
able reason frequently lodged In
| Haines' mind was that of the appar
ent assfduity with which Mrs. Spangler
cultivated Senator Langdon's friend
| ship For several years she had occu,
| pied a high social position at the CAPT
tai, he well knew, but various indeff.
mite. Intangible rumors he had heard.
fKe could not state exactly where. had
made him regret her growing intimacy
| with the girls and with the senator
They had met her through letters of
| introduction Of the most trustworthy
| and assuring character from people o.
highest social rank in Virginia, where
the Langdons had many friends, but
even SO, Haines realized. people who
write Introductory letters are some
times thoughtless in considering all the
circumstances of the parties they in
troduce, and residents of Virginia who
had not been in the capital for years
might be forgiven for not knowing OF
all the more recent developments IL
the lives Of those they knew in Wash
| ington. While not wishing to AVE the
| senator know Of his intention. the sec
| rotary determined to investigate Mrs
| Spangler and her present mode of life
at his first opportunity, hoping the
while that his quest would reveal her
to b. what the L%angdons considered
her-a widow Of wealth, fashion and
reserve who resided at the capital be,
| cause the memories Of her late hus-
band, a former congressman of high
standing, were associated with 1T.
Calling at the Langdons' house n
evening in February to receive direc
lions regarding important work for the