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The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1909-07-29

warrants.
accorded Minnesota, and more
especially Bemidji through the visit
of the supreme chancellor of the
state. It was the first time in the
history of Pythianism in Minnesota
when such an official had visited
other cities than the capitol of the
state. Mr.. Wheaton extolled
Bemidji as the most progressive city
in north-central Minnesota, peopled
by the most hospitable citizens OF
his acquaintance. ~.<
Frank Ellsworth of St. James,
grand chancellor of Minnesota, was
the next speaker. He referred to
Mr.. Wheaton as being the pre-.
emminent personal exemplifcation
of Pythian enthusiasm in Minnesota.
The speaker referred strongly to the
high honor paid the order through
the visit of the highest official in
the order of Pythianism, who repre-.
sented a membership of 100000
men. If the K. P. membership who
are under the Jurisdiction of Su-
preme Chancellor Brown, were
counted as voters he would repre-
sent 100000 votes. More honor
is due the supreme chancellor than
the governor of any state.
Charles L. Conger of Mcintosh,
inside guard, spoke very briefly but
humorously. He said that he helped
to organize the Bemidji lodge and
always liked to come to Bemidji-it
was a good city and her people were
most hospitable.
Hon. J. ]. Opsahl gave a short
address in which he agreed to take
Brother Wheaton down the river
and put him at real work, logging.
C.. w. Conway, chancellor com.
mander of the Blackduck lodge; A.
E. Whiting, past chancellor com.
mander of the Blackduck lodge; DR.,
Freeburg of Blackduck, L. E. Scott,
chancellor commander of the Deer
River lodge; Rev. J. H. Deniston
prelate of the Bemidji lodge, and Dr.
Koch of Blackjack gave short
addresses. ..
w. S. Dean, of the North Stal
Lodge of Duluth, No. 35, spoke O
his long membership in the orde,
and of his pleasure in being :
Pythian. He said he was greatl!
pleased with the spirit of true fra
ternalism which prevailed amonf
Pythians and complimented Bemidj
on her hospitality.
D. D. Miller of this city was intro
duced as the youngest chancello
commander of Minnesota and h
made few remarks.
DR.. Stanton of this city also spok
briefly, after which the meeting
adjourned.
| The Blackduck band of twenty
one pieces, played some splendi'
selections on the street at l o'clocI
and at !. 2.o'clock the members an
visiting knights were taken out O.
Lake Bemidji and down the Misssi.
sippi river fol a boat ride, returnin
late this afternoon.
The following is the program fc
this evening: Xxx
ZOO p. m.-Grand street parad
under the supervision of J. Hillab!
first lieutenent of Company K (
Bemidji, marshal; G. A. Walker an
Earl Cell, assistants. CAN societie
and private citizens are requested I
join this parade.)
Order of parade: . -.l
= Bugler of Co. K, Mounted. =
Bemidji Band, Under Direction
3. Prof. Harry Masten.
Co. K, M. M. G., Under Commar
First Lieut.. John Hillaby.
Supreme Grand Chancellor, e
Supreme Grand Chancellor, Crane
Chancellor, Grand Keeper ),
Records and Seals, and
Other Grand Officers
in Carriages.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1909-07-29

Notice to Members Bemidji Rod and
Gun Club.
There will be a meeting of the
Bemidji Rod and Gun Club at the
council chambers, city hall, Satur-
day evening, July 31st. All members
are requested to be present.
' V. L. Ellis, Secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-06

game.
 The following ladies have been elect ed officers of the State Audubon So- ciety: Mrs. Mabel Osgood Wright, Mrs. Morris F. Tyler of New Haven, Mrs. E. l.. Wells of Southport, Mrs. William B. Glover. Miss Mary B. Hinckley, Miss Francis B. Hurd of South Nor walk and Miss Mary B. Kippen. Rev. A. F. Beeman is vice president.
 The following is the October report of the Memorial library: Volumes to date 9.5O4; accessions 35; new mem- bers, IA; total visitors and readers, 1866; visitors 967; juvenils readers. 267; adult readers, 632; juvenile non-fiction, S5: total books read, 1,4S6; Juvenile fic- tion. 161; fiction, SIS; history. fl; bi- ography, 19; travel 40; literature, 49; fine arts. 14; useful arts. 45; science, 35; philology. %; sociology, 52; religion, 10; philosophy. s; general works. 176.
 John Dunleavy has been elected jam itor for the Hook and Ladder company house. He will keep all things in or der.
 It is reported that many ducks have been seen on Penfield reef.
 The date set for the wedding of Miss Barrie, daughter of Mir J. J. Barrie, who lives in the big house known as the Morris place. and Dr. Farrell, of Waterbury. Is the 17th of this month The ceremony will take place at the New York residence of the family. Dr. Barrie is spending a few weeks in town.
 One has read so much about the excellent condition of the road from Ash Creek to the Westport line, that it is really astonishing to learn any complaint is being made about Fair field avenue. from Ash Creek, going in a westerly direction Were we not told before the election that somebody would keep the roads in prime condi- ton? That was a part of the boiling hot news of the days.
 Mir. c. A Meeker is home from a visit to Newark. N. J.,
 Dr. Albert Kyte has opened an of flee in Southport.
 There is said to be two or three cases of scarlet fever in the Stratfield district
 The engine house is to be painted by MT. Scott.
 Business has called Clarence Sturges of Sasco Hir to Scranton.
 Mrs. Frank Banks is visiting in Bridgeport for a week.
 Mrs. Dowd and Mrs. Seymour have gone to Clinton, Ct, on a visit.
 Owing to the mild season flocks of young chickens have recently left their shells on Greenfield hill
 The Christian Endeavorers of Green field Hill held a business meeting last night in the Sunday School room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-06
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BUILDING PERMITS

The Building Commissioners yester- day afternoon granted permits aggre- gating in value s19.605. as follows:
 Smith estate. frame addition, east side of Walnut street.
 Lawrence Casteson, two family frame dwelling, west side of Central avenue.
 David Armstrong, store front. east side of Main street.
 Standard oil Co.,, shed, south side of Admiral street.
 Joseph Lagocy. four family frame dwelling, east side of Bishop street.
 James Gross. three family frame, rorth side of Thomas street.
 Spargo and Thomas, two family frame, east side of Noble avenue.
 John D. Carpenter. brick garage, west side of Harrison Court.
 Frank Koras. frame addition to building and repairs after fire, 1246 Railroad avenue.
 Barnum estate. frame auto shed. north side of Cottage street
 An application to remodel a loft on Water street into rooms was held up and referred to the city attorney for an opinion. The total value of the building for which permits have been granted this week is S55.455.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-06
POINTS OF INTEREST.
E. H Dillon & O..

11O5 Main street, are displaying an ex- ceptionaHy large line of beaver hats and fur turbans in all the newest
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-06
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 FAIRFIELD

Mrs. Daniel Huntington. and Mrs. Sherwood, her sister, of NH Hill, en- tertained a large company or the Daughters of the American Revolution early in the week. Mrs. Frank S. Child. Regent. presided and Miss LOT etta Perry read an interesting histori- cal sketch about the action taken in some of the Southern states during the Revolutionary period, in resistance to the tax on tea. Miss Emma Brown gave a number of selections on the piano. Miss Mary B. Kippen, the his torian of the chapter. called attention to the life and story of Margaret Cor bin, whose memory was commemor- ated during the late Hudson-Fulton celebration in New York. A bronze tablet. marking Fort Tryon. the north ernmost work Of Fort Washington. was unveiled during the celebration, having been placed on the face of the blum on the west side of Fort Wash ington avenue. Miss Kippen said the top stood Fort Tryon. the northern out work of Fort Washington. Its gallant defence against the Hessian troops by the Maryland and Virginia shared by Margaret Corbin. the first American woman to take a soldiers part in the war for liberty" When Mrs Corbin's husband fell wounded she took his place at the gun and served it during the attack. For this she received pension. The Daugh- ters voted to hold the cake sale next Saturday at the Sherman parsonage. the funds from which will be devoted to educational purposes They also voted to give the usual prizes to schol- ars of the Center school. for the best work in English history, etc Refresh ments were served and delightful social hour was enjoyed The ladies present included besides those hereto for mentioned. Mrs. Wallace M. Bulk ley Mrs. Allen Beeman. Miss Bessie Betts. Mrs. William O. Burr, Mrs. Con- rad Buckingham. Mrs. F. Taylor of Greens Farms. Miss Emma F. Wake man. Mrs. Harold M. Bullard of Bridgeport. Mrs. Charles B. Jennings, Miss Annie O. Morehouse. Mrs. Oli- yer Turney and Mrs. H. F.. Sharps.
 At the recent meeting of the Grange on Greenfield Hill Mir. B. F. Pease gave an address on -The Horse.'
 Miss Hannah Lee-is back from Troy to her home on Sasco Hill.
 The new pool room in Southport has two tables, and will soon be open to those who wish to indulge in the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-06
ASTHMA
Expert Medical Scientists Announce Startling Results Obtained By
 Toxico

New York:-Thousands are taking advantage of the generous offer made by the Toxico Co.,, 1175 Broadway, New York City, requesting an experimental package of Toxico, the great discovery for Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchitis and Catarrh, which is mailed free of charge to all who write for it. It is curing thousands of the most stub born cases It makes no difference how long you have been suffering or how severe the climatic conditions are where you live, Toxico will cure you.
 If you have experimepted with other treatments and have failed to find a cure do not be discouraged but send for trial of this wonderful truly mer- itorious remedy which is a scientific compound discovered by a professor of Vienna University. and is being rec commended by thousands.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-06
The Watch for
 His Wife

Wishing temporary watch for my wife to keep fairly good time for her until I could afford a better one. gave you $S for one you recommended and it has been keeping such good time for three years I guess you can cut yourself out of the sale of cost Her one.
 Well that's all right. We are glad and not surprised at that watch's ser vice. We love to have people happily disappointed. If you have any idea of buying a watch see our great as sortment. Christmas Gifts can now be reserved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-06

Farmer Want Ads. 1c a word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-06

11O5 Main street, are displaying an ex- ceptionally large line of beaver hats and fur turbans in all the newest shapes
 Last e20"
 The Burt & Packard "Korrect Shape" shoe Hast 620'' is a soft rus set shade, more subdued in tone than the bright tan It is of pliable will low cafe medium sole new high toe, Butcher cut, fastened by brass eyelets and hooks, is an out door shoe, sym metrical in shape, and perfect fitting. The Burt & Packard make is well konwn among wearers of mems fine shoes. At Mollan's "last 620" and all the other new styles of the same make are shown.
 The Price of Rubber Goods
 Has advanced all over the country. The factories have sent us notices of advances several times in the last six ty days. but until our large stock. which we bought the first of Septem- Der, is lessened we will sch at the old schedule. Buy now and save money. Fountain bulb and spray syringes, hot water bottles of every description, size and price. Sick-room supplies, crutches, trusses, braces. body belts, elastic stockings, etc. Remember Our Grippe Capsules break up your cold in AS hours or your money back Bring every prescription here and be safe The Woman's Drug Store, 129 State St. Lady in attendance Tell.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-25
Pearl Thomas,
y n kIt.
CHRISTMAS IN MY TOWN.

Once there lived family in Cha
lton. They had eight children, four
boys and four girls They were very
poor and the father had to work by
the day in a broom factory to earn
them living. The mother took in
washing two times q week, and did
her own besides. She sent six children
to the town school; they were very
good children and helped their mother
at mornings and evenings.
One Friday it was cold and stormy
and the mother told the children to
hurry home from school because she
had some work for them to do. The
children did not linger on the way, but
came right home, just as their kind
mother told them. When they reached
home their mother told them what to
do and they did it like good children,
and when they got through they sat
down to a plain but nicely cooked sup
per, which their mother had prepared
for them Just as they sat down to
the table their father came in with a
smile on his face, as he always had,
even if he was tired, for his good wife
and helpful children who helped 20
make his life happy. He had his arms
full of parcels. The children exclaim-
ed in excitement: ooh, father, what
have you got?" He unwrapped his
parcels and said to them: Don't you
know this is Christmas Eve, and
have brought each one of you pres
ent and hope you will be pleased with
them. He distributed the presents
among the children, and such a time
as they had that night looking at
their presents! Their father said to
them: ut is hard for you children
to have to work so hard, but when
Christmas comes it pays to be obed-
lent children. doesn't it," and they all
kissed him and said: 1--WE will work
all the harder now" and the next dav
it was Christmas day and they all
went for sled ride and had a fine
time. This is how the family spent
their Christmas in my town of Chart
ton. Yours truly,
Bertha Adcock,
R. F. D. No. 1, Box IL,
Charlton, Iowa.
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THE REASON WE CELEBRATE
CHRISTMAS.

Very often we almost forget why
Christmas is celebrated We want
I'll our Juniors to remember when they
are looking over their gifts from the
good st. Nicholas Christmas morning,
That the day commentaries the birth
Of the infant Christ-child, symbol of
Pill innocent childhood. This dear little
babe came to earth one cold night 1000
years ago. 1t is the little child Graded
In manger and his loving mother
bending over him by which all out
hearts are touched anew as often as
we hear the beautiful story of his
birth. This is why we celebrate
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-25

the 25th of December. The children in
this country believe in Santa Claus,
and they hang up their stockings by
a fireplace, or some children. if they
haven't any fireplace, hang them on
the chairs. The Christian people of
America celebrate Christmas in their
churches.
In Germany their Christmas festivi-
ties last much longer than they do in
America. The day before Christmas
the children of the common class must
wash and shine their shoes and fill
them with oats and hay, for the old
white horse which Santa Claus uses
instead of reindeer. Santa Claus emp
ties them and gives the food to the
horse and fills the shoes full of toys
and goodies for the children who have
been good, and for the bad ones he
brings sticks, and if he catches any
children awake watching for him, you
may be sure they get a touch of the
rods or sticks which are meant for
the bad children.
In Norway they celebrate the
Christmas in much different manner
than the other countries do. They give
the birds Christmas too. Shall l tell
Sou LOW luSS c0leDTdC0 II .. lnoy put
a sheaf of wheat on a pole and the
birds come and eat to their hearts
content. They also give the other ant
mails a large meal on Christmas. They
say that the cows all turn their heads
to the estward at midnight
There they call their Santa Claus
"kristine. They always have light
burning in the window that Kirstine
might kind her way, and they never
lock their doors on Christmas eve,
! Or if they should Kirstine could not
rt in, and that would be dreadful
; fc the children who had been good.
ara COR the bad ones it wouldn't make
much difference because they would
get nothing but sticks, which could
be found any place.
In Holland they celebrate Christ
mas much the same as the Germans.
They call Christmas Holy Day. and
their other customs are like the Ger
mans
In France they call Santa Claus
'pere Noel" Only the children re-
ceive presents. because the older peo-
pie do not receive presents upon
Christmas.
Loretto Stoessel, age u.
South Ottumwa, Iowa.
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CHRISTMAS IN NORWAY.

Christmas day the people put
sheaves Of wheat on the poles for the
birds. Even the poor people give the
birds feast. They, tie the presents
up and throw them in the window
while no one is looking. There are
many pine trees in Norway. The peo-
pie wear snow shoes in the deepest
snow. The children go to the woods
and select good tree and their father
cuts it down. The tree is ready by s
o'clock. They keep the tree week.
On New Years day they invite people
to come and they give the presents
away. The children make baskets,
beads and boxes for the tree. The
children believe at midnight on
Christmas the cattle turn their heads
to the east. The rich people have
dinner spread on the table and any
one can come and eat
Carolyn Tout, age 9.
425. Ottumwa ST.,
OttumWa, Iowa.
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Prize Winners
A CHRISTMAS IN SWEDEN.

A Christmas in Sweden in highly
celebrated. They start preparing for
this event month before. Of course
different states in Sweden have diff
ferent ideas.
Let us for a few moments visit a
part which they call Smaland The
first thing to think is to get enough
wood chopped to last from the first
day of Christmas to the last day of
the winter You must also have all the
grains threshed before Christmas and
also send enough Of it to the nearest
mill to be ground, enough for the
household and also for the stock.
Next, the man of the house picks out
the latest hog, which will be slaught-
cred for this occasion Then the house
mistress will start with her prepara-
tons for the great feast. She will in
the first place do general house
cleaning The home will have new
appearance everywhere.
For instance, new wall paper all
over the house, new or clean lace cur
tains for all the windows, which have
been taken down two months before
to make it more attractive. And the
pictures which are usually bought for
Christmas purposes are hung upon the
walls.
Surprising the family has ten chill
dren, each one will have stack of
different varieties of cookies upon the
table foot high. On each side of this
will stand candlestick with lighted
candle in it. And the Christmas tree,
which is all in order, will stand back
of this on the floor. This must all be
ready by II o'clock at noon Christmas
eve. The family will all be done with
their preparations by this hour and
start then to celebrate for twenty
days. And the table is laden down with
all kinds Of good things which are put
on the table before IL O'Clock and in
many places will not be taken off fol
two Or three days. OF course this
means luncheon, while each one helps
himself. And then they feast and rest
for twenty long days.
Helga Seistrand, age IA.
21S Ward ST.,
OttumWa, Iowa.
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COURIER JUNIORS OF MANY LANDS.

ROSEBUD PARK.
LESTER WILLIAM PEDRIck.
F. M. HUNTERS cents.
NDI' NAMES
LUCILLE GROUCHY.
MATTHEW GRoUcHY.
ETHEL DORR.
MlGNON BAkER-5oc
MARY HELEN HALL.
MRS. MARGARET. oGlLBEE-5oc
KENNETH slMMoNS-25c.
JOE DAM JR.-25c.
RAY LINDLEY.
PAUL LINDLEY.
MISS cRETA WHEELER.
EDWARD RUTLEDGE.
HELEN ROSE.
w. H H. ASBuRY-25c.
HELEN sPURGEoN.
LLOYD M'BRlDE.
MARTIN BOHE HARDsocG.
MRS. J. w. YOUNG-$1oo
SAMUEL MAHON, III.
GEORGE ALFRED MoRRELL.
ALICE LOUISE MORRELL.
VIRGINIA LOUISE FULLMER.
JOHN LEWMAN HATHAWAY.
DICK KAUFMAN.
JAMES CLEMENT WHELAN.
THOMAS O'FARRELL WHELAN.
ROOM z, IRVING SCHOOL, 2 pairs.
SILENT CLUB, IA PAIRS.
HELEN ROWE.
WEBSTER MAJORS.
A RASHFUL BACHELOR-$1.OO
MIRIAM HEAD.
RALPH HEAD.
CASH-5Cc.
MARIAN LOUISE ADAMS.
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FOR THE CHILDREN.

welcome" answered the father. So
they all went to bed early. The chill
dren hung up their stockings. About
10 o'clock the stranger slipped out of
bed and went out to the shed and got
a pack of toys. He put them on a
small tree in the house and stuffed the
stockings full of candy and nuts. Then
he went out and was heard no more.
In the morning the children found the
things the man had left them. They
thought he must have been Santa
Claus. Santa Claus left them warm
mittens, clothes and toys.
am Daily Junior.
John Wilson, age IL,
1922 Wabash Ave-,
Ottumwa, Iowa
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The Courier Junior
Published by
THE couRlEr. PRINTING CO..
OTTuMNA, IOWA.
MATILDA DEVEREAUx.
EDITOR.
Christmas Stocking
Club Membership

Dear Juniors: The membership of
the Christmas Stocking club is grow
ing so fast these days that 1t is really
exceeding our "fondest expectations.
So many pleasing incidents are con-
nected with its building up this
year that we cannot refrain from
mentioning few. One of the remark
able things about it is the great in
terest the grown-up people take in
st, even those who are bachelor maids
and bachelors. Many of these are en-
rolled in our membership, appearing
under the guise Of 1875 cts" or $50
cts" We always use the names I'M
hess we are positively forbidden to do
so. And the only reason that we are
not always positively forbidden" to
40 SO is that we do not ask their per
mission. It really does much good to
publish the names. 1t reminds the
readers that their names should be en-
rolled Another pleasure that we had
today was in the shape Of two pairs of
little white stockings from away out
wcst In Addy, washington. The DON
ors were Paul and Ray Lindley, for
merly of Hedrick. 1t made us very
happy to hear from these Juniors.
Among the grown-ups who have aid
ed the club this year, is Mrs. Margaret
Dg4Ibee Of near Douds-Leando. We
take the liberty of publishing her let
tier to show all our readers how much
Interest is taken in the Christmas
Stocking club:
''Douds-Leando, Iowa,
Dec. 20, 1909.
Courier Junior,
~Ottnmwa, Iowa
Enclosed you will find postal order
for 80 cents for the Christmas Stocking
club. I live quite distance from
town and can't go before the holidays,
SO I send the money to get pair and
fill with goodies
Success to the club
"(Mrs. Margaret Ogilbee."
The "Silent club, all ladies', brought
in Ia pairs of stockings. We were all
so happy when we saw this big bun
die of stockings that we acted like we
were eligible to be members Of the
silent club" provided we would be
allowed to have the Billikin grin on
our faces.
1t is only necessary to read over the
list of names published today to see
how many Ottumwa grown-ups are
helping the Christmas Stocking club
along.
To all the members and to all those
who intend to be members, we extend
the greetings of the season. Theirs
will surely be merry Christmas as
we'll as a happy one.
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Methodist Episcopal church.

Methodist Episcopal church.
l will tell you what | want for
Christmas. want a sweater coat and
some candy, nuts and bananas, oranges
and All good things to eat, and l want
good book, and that is all.
guess all little boys and girls like
TO see Christmas come and wonder
what they are going to get, and eat
candy, nuts and fruits, and things that
are good.
But, Dear Santa, don't forget the
Cherry. Illinois, children, whose faith.
ers and brothers were killed in the
mine, and their mothers have no mon.
ey to get them anything.
Yours truly,
Warren Mccormick, age Is,
Trumbull, Neb.