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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-03-27

good point at which to establish trading
post to barter with the Indians, who were
at that time living on the south shore of
what is now known as Lake Bemidji, and
so it came to pass that in May, 1890, M. 3.
Carson blazed his way and cut a wagon
road through the primeval forests to the
present site of Bemidji from his trading
post called Moose, twenty miles to the
west, and from that point hauled in
wagon load of supplies with which he
started in trade, in the meantime having
built himself rude log house of small
dimensions, in the immediate vicinity of
where his prospective customers were
dwelling in their teepes and Wickiups on
the lake shore.
This building was located close to where
the Mississippi river joins together Lakes
Irvine and Bemidji; and has long since
ceased to be landmark
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-03-27
EARLY SETTLEMENT OF BEMlDJI.

In 1895 Bemidji became the Mecca for
many settlers from all sections of the
south and west, and the tide of immigra-
ton has ever since surged this way, re-
sulting in one season in locating on the
present site of the city sufficient popu-
lation to justify the organization of a vii
lage government, and later on Incorporate
ing as city.
Ever since it's organization as a village
Bemidji has forged to the front, until now
it is one of the most crowded marts of
trade in the Northwest, boosting as she
does all the modern improvements listed in
other columns.
So much historical lore is associated
with Bemidji that it would require volumes
to properly depict it in all it's elements of
bravery, vigor, spontaneity, romance,
richness and beauty. We, therefore, mere
ly GLOSS over the chief historical features
relative to Bemidji, only adding in con-
clusion that within the span of, say twelve
years, the city has graduated from a ham
let to a firstclass city and one which has
now such unprecedented recognition for
progressiveness and energy, that within
comparatively few years it has won the
nom de plume of '"The Hub City of the
Northwest" a brief and appropriate phras,
and one which thoroughly reflects the
value of Bemidji's location, possibilities
and possessions
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-03-27

turned and no expense spared to achieve
every laudable purpose which tends to-
wards the citys betterment. These rea-
sons portray the success of Bemidji.
Within a few years this commonwealth
has developed from hamlet to city of
the first Glass; hustling, progressive,
snappy and alive to all modern conven-
fences and methods.
Bemidji, young though she is, has al
ready been honored with a number of i'm
portant conventions of varied kinds She
has induced the most important railroad
systems to pass through her limits, and
the best attractions for amusement recog-
nize the city as one well worthy Of play
ing to.
1t was partially through the efforts of
the Commercial Club that Bemidji has be-
come the recognized pleasure resort she is.
Realizing her many other advantages, they
did not overlook this feature for bringing
money into the city, and how we'll their
judgment was founded is apparent by the
reputation Bemidji is gradually earning as
an ideal summer resort.
The Commercial Club OF Bemidjl fully
appreciates the benefit of bringing in ex-
cursions, of furnishing suitable and suff-
cient amusement for it's residents, of bid
ding for industries of striving for state
and federal buildings, of encouraging emf
grafton, of keeping pace with the times in
all things, and above all, OF advertising
the ponderous resources which lie at the
city's door.
The officers of the Bemidji Commercial
Club are: President, F. S. Lycan; vice
president E. A. Schneider; secretary,
Clyde j. Pryor; treasurer, G. E. Carson.
The directors are: F. S. Lycan, E. A.
Schneider, G. E. Carson, W. N. Bowser, w.
L. Brooks, A. p White j. ]. Opsahl, W. E.
Neal and William McCuaig.
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first men of the city, and it is a safe pre-
diction that under their able management
the interests of the city will be conserved
in fitting and beneficial manner.
Bemidji may well boast of her CONNER
cial Club, as it not only stamps the city
as one of enterprise, but one owning
galaxy of men who have no peers as men
of sterling worth and commercial wisdom.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-03-27
BEMIDJI COMMERCIAL CLUB.

In consonance with all cities which are
up-to-date and doing, Bemidji boasts of a
Commercial Club, which has become noted
for the activity it exercises in matters of
moment to the city. Nearly every business
man in Bemidji is a member thereof, and
by their consolidated efforts and unity of
action they have caused the city to attain
to it's present position of prominence
among the cities of the Great Northwest
There are no clans or cabals to be found
in Bemidji's Commercial Club. Each mem
Der has appointed himself committee of
one to advance the citys interests in every
legitimate way, and no stone is left I'M
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
The 1909 World Almanac.

If $4,000 students Of human natune
should be commissioned to study the
demand and supply OF useful know
ledge-in all its branches-and each
to write down some ONE fact or fig
ure which, in their minds, would be
most generally sought for by the
student, the teacher, the author, the
professional or business man. etc, IL
is doubtful If there would be one of
the choice bits of information they
would bring forth that one could not
really find at a moments notice in
the World Almanac for 1909. by far
the handiest, most complete and up
to-date book of ready reference ever
compiled. On sale at all newstands.
BY mail IS cents. Press Publishing
Co. New York.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
BURGLARS BROUGHT HERE
Men Who Attempted TO Rob 3. G.. o
Station Near Green Spring Pc
moved From Romney Jail.

From The World of Thursday
As foretold yesterday, the three
burglars VINO attempted to rob the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad station
at French, Hampshire county, early
last Saturday morning, we're brought
here this morning from Romney on
train No. 8 and placed in thesBerk-
eley county Jail because of the IN
secure condition of the Romney jail
The prisoners: Fred Vance, of
Clarksburg; John Doan, East Liver
pool, O., and VIM. Mitchell, of Fair
chance, Pa, were in charge of Sher-
if Pugh and Deputy Rockwell, ac-
companied by Dr. Shull, all of Rom
ney, At Green Spring they were met
by Baltimore and Ohio Detective
Frank Hardy, this city, who took the
three burglars to Romney last Sat
urday. They were released for this
trip by Judge Daley, of Romney.
The prisoners were met at the sta
ton here by Sheriff Kett'ering and
Deputy Bartles and taken TO jail TO
await trial at the April term of cir
cult court when they win be re
moved to Ronney
Mitchell is the worst hurt of the
three burglars and can scarcely walk.
Though he was only hit by five buck
shot from Station Agent Luke Po-
lands trusty gun at the time of the
attempted robbery, yet four of the
shot struck him in the groin and hip.
DR.. Shull said today, however. that
he felt pretty certain he would re-
cover The other two fellows were
not so badly wounded and will soon
be well again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
gaE NngT'nsBuRs PEgAls
COMING AND GOING
Personal Notes Of Your Friends ans

perscnai Notes Of Your Friends and
Acquaintances.
Mr.. ]. VI. Emerson. Of Falling
waters was business visitor here
today.
MIR. Elmer Snyder. Of Failing
Waters was business visitor here
today.
Mr.. VIM. smith, Of North Queen
street is visiting his daughter in Bal
timore.
Miss Leona Bartgis, this county. Is
visiting her uncle, Mr.. John Bartgis
East King street.
Miss Blanche Ronark, Of WincheS'
Ter. is visiting her mother, Mrs. g
w. Rouark, Swartz street.
Mr.. John Feller, Of Cleveland, O.
is visiting his mother, Mrs. Gather
inc Feller North Queen street.
Mrs. Shilling and daughter Grace
of Chambersburg are visiting Mrs
Alonza Kaufman, South Maple ave
nue..
Mrs. VIM. Farrin, Of Washington
who spent the holidays here will
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Larkins, Liberty street, returne5
home Sunday afternoon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
EVANGELIST HAS
SPECIAL MESSAGE
Or. Blackwell Has Something for
YOUTHS as Well as Men at First
Baptist Church.

Rev. Gavin S. Blackwell, d. d. who
is holding special services in the
First Baptist church has = special
message for the boys and girls OF
Martinsburg. Those who have met
the genial doctor can understand why
his boys cal him Sunny Jim" and
the children of Norfolk recognize him
as Santa CLAUS. For six years he has
been experimenting one of the most
unique Christmas charities in the
country. On Christmas day the street
car companies of Norfolk gave free
transportation to 100 persons to his
minstrel show, and dinner at the
armory.
A special service for boys and
girls has been arranged for Saturday
at 2.30.
AT $50 on Sunday afternoon DR..
Blackwell will speak at the mems
meeting at the Baptist church. His
topic will be From Start to Finish"
A large orchestra will furnish special
music All men are invited to this
service.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
.EDW. P. BEA[L
DIES SUDDENLY
Well.known Merchant in Hedgesville
suocumed to Acute indigestion
This Morning.

From The World of Friday.
Mr.. Edward p. Beall, a merchant
end one of the leading citizens OF
Hedgesville, died suddenly this morn
ing at 8 o'clock of acute indigestion,
aged SIS years. He went to his store
at the usual time this morning be-
fore breakfast and later returned
home, complaining Of feeling i'll. DR..
Butler was called and gave him tenn
porsry relief, but some time after
wards he began to sink rapidly and
died before the doctor arrived the
second time. He is survived by two
sons. Lanck and Ralph at home; also
brother, Charles Beall. Waynes-
boro, Pa, and two maiden sisters in
Baltimore.
Mr.. Beall was native of Baltimore
but resided in Hedgesville since he
was young man. He was veteran
of the Civil War, having been a
Union soldier.
At the time of his death he was
secretary and treasurer of theHedges-
vile Cemetery association and was
one of the most highly respected res
idents of the town. His sudden and
unexpected death has cast a gloom
over the entire community.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
NEW ICE FACTORY
FOR MART|NSBURC
Stock Company Being Organized
by Business Men.
WILL START WITH CAPITAL
STOCK or S25, 900
Meeting Held Last Night and Commits
tee on Charter and One on Site Ap-
pointed-company viii Begin cp-
erations About the First of May
Cold Storage Connected.

From The World of Friday.
Anticipating the advent of a Great
er Martinsburg" if. happily. the lesis-
lature passes the new charter, new
industry has already sprouted and ere
long will be fiourishing. This new
conner in Martinsburg's galaxy of in
dustrial enterprises has been christen
the Berkeley Ice and Storage Co.
AT a meeting OF some 80 or 40 gen
tlemen prominent in the business al
fairs OF town in the board or trade
room last night the proposition was
launched, Mr. G. w. Boyer called the
meeting to order. Mr.. George Show
ers was made chairman and Mr. H
P. Thorn secretary. A committee Of
three consisting of Col. Stuart w.
Walker, DR.. G. B. Hedges and Mr. A.
B. Stewart was appointed to apply for
charter.
The company will be capitalized at
$4,000, with the privilege OF in.
creasing it to $4,000, and divided into
shares of $500. A large number Of
shares have already been taken, ana
an effort will be made to place the
stock in as many hands as possible
in order that the company will have
long list of ice customers to start
with
The matter of a site for the plant
has not be determined upon as yet
but the company have their eye on
several available ones. To settle this
Importance question at once commit
tee consisting of Messrs. w. Rufus
Caskey, II. P. Thorn and James F.
Thompson was appointed to look up
a site. The plant will embrace, be-
sides ice making. cold storage and
| general storage.
The company will organize in the
near future and get down to business
as it is expected to have the plant
finished and ready to begin operation
about the first of May.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
ONE NEGRO CUT
ANOTHER TODAY
Bud Fairfax Nearly Kills wu Wright
BY Cutting His Throat IN Sig
Fight.
from The World 81 Friday

From The World OF Friday
There was an ugly cutting ARRAY be-
tween two negroes this morning about
$50 o'clock in which Bud Fairfax
slashed VIM. Wright acrossi the neck
and threat with penknife.
Fairfax and Wright live IN the same
house at the west end OF Martin
street, Fairfax and wife occupying
the upper rooms Some time after
wright's wife had gone away to work
fight was kicked up about woman,
so tie story goes, and Wright set the
worst OF It. Fairfax cut him from the
neck below and behind the ear clear
around to, the larynx. severing the jug
lar vein. large muscle and q couple
small ones iii the neck. Wright
would have soon bled TO death but a
colorea woman tied bandage tightly
around his neck and partly stopped
the flow Of blood. He was taken to
the City hospital and Dr. Oates stitch
ed up the gaping wound and put him
to red. II all goes well he win recov-
er, though still very weak from loss
of blood.
Fairfax feel after the cutting.
Hearing that he had left for Cunber-
land Sheriff Kettering and Officers
Blake and Hough went there this at
ternoon after him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
y. Nj. G. 4. JANiToRs ELECTED.
VIM. Fulk and John Wilbur In
Charge Of Building.

The help committee Of the Young
Mems christian association has APP.
pointed VIM. Fuik ami John Wllburn
as ianitors Of the new building and
have begun their duties. They Will
work week about on the night turn.
The doranatories on the third floor
are now furnished and win rent for
se, s7, SIS and $40 per month Those
renting the $40 rooms have the Priv
ilege Of private bath
The matron OF the building will
soon lie selected. likewise the assist
ant secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
Bank Election.

The directors of the Peoples Trust
Co. met today ana reelected the old
banking force as follows: Henry J..
Seibert, president; G. w. McKown.
vice president; Frank e. Wilson.
cashier; Dudley Harley, assistant
cashier; Walter Trout, discount
clerk; Miss M. Freda Grove and Miss
Agnes Martin, bookkeepers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
NOTED BASE BALL
PITCHER IS DEAD
Charles king Pitslnger Died Yes
cay in Greencastle--tiad Played
All over the Country.

From The World Of Friday.
Charles King PittingeaS died al his
home IN Greencastle yesterday morn
ing shortly after o'clock aged 81
years. He had been in Ill health Cor
number OF years and for the past
several weeks was confined to his bed
at the home of his mother.
He was well known base ball
pitcher and began his career as u
member Of an amateur team in his
home town. Later Pop" Henainger,
OF chamNersburg. saw a future before
the young player. who had played q
number Of games with Chambers
burg team and Carlisle, then members
of the Cumberland Valley league.
signed him. After leaving Carlisle
he entered the Eastern League and
IN 1896 was drafted into the major
league. For a number of years he
was the star twirler or the Philadel-
phsa national club, but afterwards
went to Boston. where he was conn
PEELED to give up his vocation be-
cause OF III health. He had played
with teams all over the country at
different times and vas well known
hy many people in Martinshurg where
he had played base hall,
He Is survived by his wife, his
mother one daughter and five
blothers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
REFUSE TO PAY FOR WORK
Hrg5ge Company witt Not Reimburse
steel Company FOR Clearing
Up WreckIna,

From The World az Thursday.
Directors Of the Washington and
Berkeley Bridge CO held d meeting
yesterday at the office Of w ID, By
ron G. Sons, Wllliamsport. While
number Of important matters weras
discussed at length. no action was
taken Tie Pennsylvania Steel Coz
asked to be reimbursed for clearing
up the wreckage resulting from the
accident. This request was refused
by the board The same company
was given copy Of the contract be-
tween the bridge company and En-
more q Hamilton. The Steel CONS
pany reQueetel the contract
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
Miss Richard Very III.

Word received here yesterday after
noon from the University hospital,
Baltimore, was to the effect that Miss
Maud Rickard, of Hedgesville, who
went there on Monday to be operated
on, has gangrene OF the liver and her
condition is very critical.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
QUARRlES TO BE OPENED
j. {. Baker Buys Stone Land IN
Pennsylvania to Get Away From
High Rate.

]. Il. Baker, who operates the
quarry at Bunker Hin, has purchased
eighteen acres OF good stone land at
Williamson, Pa, near Mercersburg
This stone land has never been de-
veloped and 1t is stated that al large
force will be put to work at once to
open up this new quarry.
1t will be recalled that some time
since the interstate commerce com
missi,n cut off the cents, which
was added to the freight rate from
here to Pittsburg. as SWITCHING
charge at this point. Later protest
was entered ami the matter waa
again heard on the 18th OF December
It is learned that the commission
since that hearing has ruled that tn,
switching charge can not be eHmln
| ated. The freight rate from thu
Bunker Hill auarries. as now fixed b,
The commission is S. cents additions
to Pittsburg and cents to Ohio ter
ritory in excess of the freight rate
from Martinsburg TO the same terri
tory This new Quarry is being open
ed IN order TO supply Pennsylvania
customers with stone at lower rate
than It CEN be shipped from here. The
Pennsylvania stone, however IS said
70 ~ Of lower grade than that al
Bunker Hill
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
FEBRUARY MAGAZINES.

The following magazines for Febras-
airy are out aud now on sale At OUT
newsstand.
The Cosmopolitan ....s...s.s lueh
The Blne Book (stagelaad.) - l5c
pennies tstace plctures.) ..... IEo
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
Squire Kline in New omce.

Justice OF the Peace w. r. Kline
established himself in an Office TO-
day in the newly remodeled room in
the M. A. Little house ON West
Burke street near The city han He
is now ready for business.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
Social Events.

Miss Lena Long entertained num-
Der of her young friends at her home
on Madison street. The evening was
pleasantly spent in games and music,
Refreshments were served.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
Broke Her Arm.

Pauline Souders. little daughter of
Mr.. Albert Souders, Williamsport
avenue, fell and broke her right arm
yesterday. DR.. Hedges reduced the
fracture.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
Bridoe Club MEETING.

Thursday Afternoon Bridge club
was entertained yesterday afternoon
at aspen Hall, the residence Of Mrs.
j. VIM. Stewart.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
improvements.

New wall paper ON the walls and
ceiling Of Mr. Harry S. Thompson's
insurance Office adds greatly to its
appearance. The work was done last
night.
The board OF trade room Is being
papered in accordance with an order
of the city council.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
FRUIT GROWERS
TO HOLD MEET
Annual Session Will be Held at
charleston--lnserestins.
Program.


The sixteenth annual meeIing 81
the West Virginia State Horticultural
society will be held on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, January rs, 20,
and 80. IN the room occupied by the
state board OF agriculture in the cap
itol building at Charleston. An ex-
hfbst of fruits. nuts. insect pests. etc,
will be made in connection with the
meeting, and all persons are earnest
] " requested 20 assist with this ex-
nibit by contributing fruit or other
material suitable for the purpose.
/ Specimens Of new varieties Of apples
are especially desired, The fruit will
be- judged ny competent committee
ard the most liberal prizes possible
viii be awarded to successful exhibit
tors.
Postmaster Alex. Clohan. this city.
! is president Ct the society and will
make the opening address at the
meeting. AS will be noticed on the
interesting program below Berkeley
county will be represented by three
other VIII known citizens interested
IN fruit culture, namely, Mr. G. r.
Rothwell Martinsburg; Mr.. p. Cold
Miller. Of IDwood and Mr.. Fl. Il.
Smith, Martinshurg
Program.
Thursday, January 2s--2.oo p. m.
Annual Address Of the President
Alex. Clohan Martinsburg.
Discussion Of the presidents adj
dress.
Proposed National Legislation Pro.
viding for Uniform Packing, Grading
and Branding Of Fruit Intended for
Interstate and Foreign Shipments
c. P Rothwell, Martinsburg
General Discussion--opened by
Arthur L. Dacy, Morgantown.
Friday, January 2e-e.oo a. m.
ApRoIAt14SAt Vi tOAuluftsCto+
Nursey Inspection in West Virginia
w E. Rumsey. Morgantown.
Needfnl Horticultural Legislation
j. J. Cornwell, Romney.
Discussion-By Director ]. H. stew
art, Morgantown
Il General discussion.
i The Relation Of Birds to the Fruf,
Grower-Rev Earle A. Brooks Yves
ton.
Friday, january 2s-2.oo o. m.
Hints to Horticulturists-S w
Moore. Elwell
! Spraying Apple Trees for Deat
Diseased. Gold Miller, lnwood
The Harvesting and Marketing Of
the Apple Crop-Arthur l. Dacy, Nor.
gantown.
General discussion OF the best vaIi
cites to plant OF the following fruits
Summer apples, fall apples. early
peaches, pears. plums, cherries,
grapes.
Reports OF committees
Saturday, January $1,000 a. m.
Fruit Notes from Greenbrier Coun-
Typ. F. Mann, Fort Spring.
A Talk on Spraying-G. c. Starcher
Weston.
Is There Danger Of an Overproduc-
/ ton of Fruit in West virginia?-H.
L. Smith. Msrtinsburg
General discussion.
Saturday, January 5000 o. m.
The Importance OF Taking Care OF
4 Our Forests-Prof A. w. Nolan,
Morgantown
The Growing Demand for Trained
! Men on the Farm--Prof D. w. Work
I ing, Morgantown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
ampnu the sick.

Mr.. John Porterfield, north OF town
is seriously i'll with pneumonia.
Mr.. Luther Couchman is Ill at his
home at the tollgate. north of this
city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
Feasted Royalty.

After the meeting OF the Royal
Arcanum last night the boys adjourn
ed to r. E. Millers cafe and regaleo
themselves with an oyster supper.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16

BE observation-disclosures YOUR spec
iaI propositions when it's dull.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16

Out o'slsht, out o'nnind--ute pub.
LEFTY.