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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-19
Committee Well Pleased With
Bemidii.

On October rs the members of
the Water Powers, Forestry and
Drainage committee of the Wisconsin
legislature visited Bemidji for a few
hours, having come here from Cass
Lake, where they had been to in
vestigate the workings of the law in
force on the ceded lands with regard
to the burning of slashings left from
logging operations.
In the party were Senators H. P.
Bird -(chairman), Paul O. Husting
and Henry Krumery; Assemblymen
William NJ Cray, George P. Ham
brecht, F. w. Kubasta and James E.
Thomas and Oscar Lind, clerk.
That the gentleman who composed
the party were greatly pleased with
their brief visit to Bemidji is evi.
denced by the following letter which
was received by the Pioneer and
which was written by. Assemblyman
George P. Hambrecht:
Grand Rapids, Wis, Nov. IS.
Mr.. A. G. Rutledge, :Bemidji, MINI.
Dear Mr.. Rutledge:-Pardon me
for not acknowledging receipt of
your Daily Pioneer of October Fl,
outlining the brief visit of our
legislative water powers committee
to your city, but the fact is,
have been so busy with multitude
of matters upon my return to
Grand Rapids that I have neglected
much of my correspondence.
I want to say now, for myself
and for the balance of the CON-
mittee, that we were all highly
pleased with our short stay at Be-
midi, and we found it one of the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-19
Shorn of His ''Whisker."

Gosh; never was so taken back
in my life; didn't know i'm at ALL"
This remark was calculated by K.
K. Roe after his partner. C. c..
Markusen had fooled him CON-
pletely, appearing in the store with
a smooth-shaven face. -...~
In a spirit of pure mischievness
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-19

best little cities on our route. From
the progressive quality Of your
citizens, and from your favorable
location, you certainly have a
brilliant future ahead. I shall
always read of advancement with
pleasure.
Very truly yours,
Geo. P. Hambrecht."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-19

Markusen had HE'D him to the
barber shop and had his entire
upper lip shaven clean and the
change in the makeup of his count
enance was SO marked that nobody
knew him.
Markusen went over to the store
and was on the point of selling his
partner pretty good-sized gold
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-19
Mrs. Knotvs Funeral Well Attended.

'S' '~0~ "'~~' "S'
The funeral of Mrs. Knott, who
died Tuesday evening after a linger-
ing illness lasting over six weeks,
was held yesterday afternoon from
the Presbyterian church.
The services were conducted by
Rev.. S E. P. White, pastor of the
church, assisted by the choir,
the remains were entered in Green
wood cemetery.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-19

brick when he broke out laughing
and Knute was thunderstruck.
Markusen continued his pranks
until he had fooled about a half
dozen; and he certainly did present
a peculiar appearance with that
hirsute appendage on his upper lip
minus quantity.
Cs,he nn;hn fnu Thu D;a~>o.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-19

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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
MARK MURPHY OF ROYALTON
MARRIED.

Royalton Banner: The announce
ment OF the marriage Of Miss Rose
Ethen to Mark Murphy was the
pleasant intelligence which greeted
their many friends yesterday.
The ceremony was quietly per-
formed at the home of the brides
sister, Mrs. j. Knuesel of St. Cloud,
Wednesday morning, Rev. A. Plachta
officiating.
The contracting parties are we'll and
favorably known in Royalton and
vicinity, the bride having resided here
for several years.
Mr.. Murphy is one of the substantial
business men of this city. being owner
of the Royalton Milling Co. business
and heavy stockholder in the Power
& Light Go.
A large circle Of friends will wish
them the greatest happiness and
success and q pleasant voyage upon
matrimonial seas. The Banner joins
in extending hearty congratulations.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
CAMERON GETS $1,000
Judge Taylor Awards Coun-
ty Attorney Above Salary
Yearly During His Term

The appeal of County Attorney Don
NJ. Cameron for an advance IN salary,
which was taken over the decision of
the county commissioners. was heard
in st. Cloud by Judge Taylor last
Saturday morning, and it was decided
that the duties of the county attorneys s
Office entitled him to a raise. An
order was then made and signed by
Judge Taylor that the county attorney
be paid 1900 for each OF the two
years of the term of Office just CON-
menced. This is an advance of $500
per year more than the county COM
missloners were willing to grant him
IN salary.
At the first meeting of the new
board OF county commissioners the
county attorney asked that his salary
be raised $500 per year, making 1t
$500 per year. This the county
board refused to do, and the COM
missloners were notified that an appeal
would be taken to the district court
The appeal was duly taken with the
above given results.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
,VlLLASK FOR SENTENCE
Paul krause Bailed Out on.
$4,000 Bonds--To Plead
Guilty to Arson

Paul Krause, who confessed setting
fire to the bawdy house in the south
eastern part of the city, which was
destroyed by fire early Wednesday
morning of last week, and in which
Wotzka was burned to
death, was brought: up before Justice
Lud Gaudet last Friday afternoon at
O'Clock. for a hearing. He wa1ved
examination and was placed under
So, 500 bonds. On Tuesday the
prisoner appeared before Justice
Gaudet and furnished the So, 500 bond
required; and was liberated until the
March session of tho grand jury. Matt
and Mary Krause. father and mother
Of the young man, and John Vertin
and Philip Arendt furnished the bail.
Krause has expressed his intention Of
geing before Judge Taylor at st.
Cloud next week, plead guilty to arson
in the first degree, and receive his
sentence SO that he may commence at
once to serve his time.
Under the law 1t is at the discretion
of the judge to give the young
offender reformatory or penitentiary
sentence.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
GREY EAGLE BOY KILLED
Vern ShoWalter Sustains
Injuries While Sliding
Down Hill

Vern Showalter, aged nine years,
and son of Lincoln Showalter Of Grey
Eagle, sustained injuries while sliding
down hill on Sunday afternoon which
resulted in his death on that evening,
says the St. Cloud Journal Press.
The boy left for a neighboring hill
shortly after dinner on Sunday after
noon. In company with number OF
other boys he slid down hill for several
hours. The lads would run a ways
carrying their sleds in their arms and
would tall on the sled. The boy
didn' feel i'll until he reached home
in the evening. BY the repeated
falls he was Jared and injured
internally. Physicians were called,
but the boy had passed away before
their arrival The funeral was held
Tuesday from the home OF the child s
parents.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
ORTLEY BANK IS DOING WELL,

A. II. Turrlttln, the well. known
Rice banker. returned Saturday night
from Ortley, s. D.. where he went to
attend a meeting OF the directors Of
the Savings Bank at that place, says
the St. Cloud journal Press. The past
years business was most successful
one, and it was decided to double the
capital stock of the bank. Mr..
Turrittin, under the increased capital,
will have majority of the stock. He
is president, Ira w. Bouck vice
president, 81. H. Fromelt cashier, and
John Popp assistant cashier. One Of
the principal stockholders and q
member of the board Of directors is
Joseph Popp of Rice.
An encouraging dividend was
declared and a nice sum added to the
surplus The administration of the
bank is popular with the business men
of Ortley. and its prospects are ex-
ceedingly bright.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
QUESTIONS.

In the daily work on the farm many
things happen that we cannot quite
understand. We ask first one party
and then another and each usually
gives as different answer. -:
Many questions come to our minds
about agriculture that we would like
to have explained. How to feed roots
how to keep the boys and girls on the
farm. the hired man question how to
test our seed how to grade up our
COWS; the best methods to follow IN
various works; the latest ideas in
building and cooperation, and q
thousand other everyday questions.
All of the above you have the
privilege of asking at the Farmers
Institute. and they will be answered
by men who are paid by the state fol
knowing how to answer them.
At Court House, Thursday, February
4th.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
ST. PAUL STORE TO ENLARGE
MILLINERY DEPARTMENT.

The St. Paul Store, which is always
alert to the requirments OF the trade
are peparing to enlarge their millinery
parlors. The stock will be largely
increased and much more varied. It Is
the intention of the firm to have this
department the finest outside of the
twin cities and Duluth. Mrs. Nellie
r. Hosch, who for MANY years con-
Quoted a millinery store in this city.
will be the manager and superinten-
dent of the millinery department TAX
Ing charge March 1st Miss Pierre,
who has been with the firm the past
two seasons. will be the head trimmer.
and will also take up her work about
March 1st.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
DIOCESE RESPONDED LITERALLY
FOR EARTHQUAKE SUI
FERERS.

The Catholics of the diocese Of ST..
Cloud have responded librally to the
call of Rt Rev. Bishop James Trobec,
asking for aid for the earthquake
stricken people Of Southern Italy, says
the st. Cloud Times. With 20 parishes
still to hear from the sum of So, 500
has been received so tar. It is be-
lieved that the total will be over
So, 500 when all parishes have reported.
The collections were taken up in all
Catholic churches of the diocese last
Sunday and IN quite anumber of these
the amounts collected were over 800.
The 1T. Rev. Bishop feels greatly
pleased over the result.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29

AS each OF the Childrens' Story
Hours which have been given in the
basement of the Carnegie library on
Saturdays, has had an increased
attendance, it was found necessary to
secure larger quarters to hold the next
one in. The use Of the auditorium of
the Congregational church for this
purpose has been kindly offered, and
tomorrow's g Story Hour will take place
there The program will consist of
fairy tales, which, told by the ladies
who are condu ductlng these Story Hours,
will prove Of great interest 70 the con-
stantly increasing number Of children
who attend. -.s
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
MR.. LINDBERGH'S PRIVATE
SECRETARY.

It is understood that Rev. NJ.
Martinson of Minneapolis. formerly
of Little Falls, will be appointed
private secretary by Congressman
Lindbergh, to succeed VIM. Wood.
Mr.. Martlnson is graduate OF
Gustavus Adolphus college OF St..
Peter and of the state university. He
was for some time in charge Of the
Swedish Lutheran church in Little
Falls, and will return here to reside.
He has lately been prominent in the
Anti Saloon league, doing organizing
work and speaking. Mr.. Martinson
took considerable interest in politics
while here and was an unsuccessful
candidate for superintendent CT schools
against J. H. Seal. He is man of
ability.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
MAN CHARGED
WITH SETTING FIRE TO
BUILDING.

Fire destroyed the Albion hotel harm
in Swanville at about 2 80 O'Clock
Monday morning. The building was
occupied by the blacksmith shop of
NJ. s. Hall, and together with Mr..
Halls tools, on which there was no
insurance, was a total loss. W. J.
Sullivan swore out a warrant for the
arrest OF NJ. S. Hall the same day on
the charge of setting fire to the build
ing. The man was arrested, but was
let out on bail, and will have hear
ing at / O'Clock this afternoon.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
FARMERS MSTITUTf|fAST GAME TONIGHT
T.. r. Business College and
Aitkin High to Meet on .
Local Floor

The double header which was
arranged for and advertised to be
played at the local Germanla hail to-
night, will not materlalize, one of the
home teams having disbanded and one
of the outside teams being scheduled
to play on their home floor on this
evening. But one good, rousing
basketball game will take place here
this evening, in which the Altkin
high school will be pltted against the
Little Falls Business college. This
game promises to be very fast and
clean one. BY their game last Friday
with the college five, the Aitkin boys
have become quite we'll acquainted
with the playing Of their opponents.
and during the past week have gone
through considerable practice work,
and are now in better shape to put up
a fine game. The college team has
also practlced considerable and have
good hopes of winning from their
opponents.
A large attendance should be present
to root for the home team.
The local high school team has dis
banded. the rules of the school beng
such that some of the players and
substitutes of the team would not
be able to take up athletics owing to
the markings in one or more of their
studies. They were scheduled to play
Altkin and the St. Cloud Normal was
to meet the local business college
quintet, but as the Normal team has
a game on tonight on its home
grounds with the Fargo Aggies,
and therefore their game here was
Cancelled, the business college and the
Altkin high school decided to play the
second game of their series on this
occasion, so as not to disappoint the
public.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
HOWARD BAILEY DEAD.

Bemidji, Mimi. Jan. 26.-J.
Howard Bailey of Crookston. son ot
ex-Sheritf Thomas Bailey of this city,
died last evening at the home of his
brother, John, in this city, after
suffering with a short but severe
attack of pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Bailey were
visiting at the home of John Bailey of
this city when Howard was seized
with an attack of pneumonia last
Wednesday. He grew worse and his
relatives were sent for. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Bailey, Jr., coming down
from Internationatlonal Falls.
James Howard Bailey was born at
Manitek, Ontario, Canada, April 5,
1878, being almost thirty -one years old
and just in the prime of life at the
time of his demise. Mr.. Bailey,
together with his father, moved to
Beltrami county eleven years ago and
made his home in Bem1dji for nine
years while travelling for various
wholesale houses Two years ago Mr.
Bailey made his headquarters at
Crookston, where he made his home
up to the present visit of the angel of
death.
Mr.. Bailey was very popular among
the commercial travellers and was we'll
liked by all who knew him.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
DEPUTY SHER1FFS APPOINTED.

DIA " L oA4C1A1I . AI Z O1N ILL.,
1t is customary for the sheriff to
appoint deputies at several points in
the county outside Of Little Falls so
that in case of need an officer will be
on hand to serve papers or do other
work pertaining to the Office. No
compensation is received by these out
side deputies except fees.
Sheriff Armstrong has made the
following appointments of deputies:
Royalton, j. D. Boyd; Motley, John
Monahan; Emdale. August Fagerman
Swanville, J. W. Cofield Pierz. Ed
Bentfeld.
All the appointments are excellent.
The men named are faithful, reliable
and energetic, and will properly per-
form any duty that may come to
them
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
CITY TEAM WAS BADLY BEATEN

CITY TEAM WAS BADLY BEATEN.
The CITY basket ball team played
the fast st. Johns college team at the
latter. place yesterday afternoon As
several Of the regular team were un-
able to go. number of the former
high school team filed their places.
The lineup of the city team was as
follows: Center. Droskl; forwards
Getchell. Meyer and Butler; guards,
Norm, Diedrich and johnson; Hogle,
substitute. The guard and forwards
changed lineup intbe different halves
The Little Falls team was over
whelming]y defeated at the hands of
the St. Johns college team by the
score of IS to 16 During the first few
minutes of the game our boys had the
best of it by 6 points. but after this
they were unable to cope with the
macblne.like work of the college boys.
The first half ended 20 to IA in favor
of st. Johns and in the last half St.
Johns added Al points and Little Falls
2 more points to their totals. St.
Johns made IL free throws and Little
Falls s. Baskets were made by the
following for the home team: Butler
8, Diedrich l, Drowsky l.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
Mr. Bailey was very popular among
the commercial travellers and was we'll
liked by all who knew him.

The deceased, previous to moving to
Bemidji with the family, was for a
number OF years a resident of this
city, where he spent large part of
his boyhood. He was of genial dis
position and had host of friends. He
had, since his removal, made
numerous visits here. and it seems to
many as though we had lost one Of our
young men. He leaves wife and
little girl. The family's old friends
here deeply sympathize with them in
their great bereavement. .s =
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
LuCKEN WAIVED ExAMIN ALTON.

Bemldjl Pioneer: g. I. Lucken,
who was arrested recently for securing
1924 from Gill Brothers of this city on
8 check, forged upon the logging firm
of Ross & Ross. was arraigned yester-
day before Justice Slocum and waived
examination, being held over to the
district court.
Lucken is also charged with having
forged two other cheeks for large
amounts upon people at Kelliher, but
all parties secured most of the money
obtained from them. It is understood
that Lucken will plead guilty as soon
as the district court convenes for this
county. - = -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
THANKS.

Democrat: The Herald Printing
Co. got out an extra edition of the
Herald on Friday afternoon telling Of
the Krause arson confession. The
special effort was appreciated by their
large circle OF readers.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29

st. Paul Pioneer Press: Congress
man G. e. Lindbergh of Little Falls Is
the subject of some little talk among
the legislators end others because he
had announced that he will submit
the postmastership at Little Falls to a
vote at the spring election. Severa,. Of
the boys say that they took off
their coats for Lindbergh two years
ago with the understanding that he
would appoint DR.. Trace to the
postmastership in that city, but now,
when there happens to be a vacancy,
he is leaving it to q vote Of the people
While they think that DR.. Trace will
WIN out, they are displeased. that he
shall be caused the worry and trouble
Of having an election about il.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
NAY GET The RABIES
Jos. Selleck, Former Resi-
dent, Bitten by Supposed
Afflicted Dog

Brainerd, Mimi, jan 26. Joseph
Selleck. formerly poundmaster and
dog catcher for the city, was bitten
yesterday by his dog, which is
thought to have the rabies "A few
days before Christmas dog ran
amuck in the city and bit several
other dogs before it was killed by Mr..
Seleck, among them being an animal
belonging to that gentleman.
The animal bitten was taken sick a
few days ago ana Mr.. Selleck was
tending 1T yesterday when it bit him.
The other dogs bitten at the time Mr..
SellecK's s animal was, are said to be at
large, but will probably be orderd con.
find at once Mr.. Selleck leaves to-
morrow for Minneapolis to take the
Pasteur treatment.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
RECEIVES NEt
MACHINERY.

The Hennepin Paper mill is in
receipt of part of It's new machinery,
which was ordered from the East some
months ago. shipment containing
the saving machine having arrived
yesterday. It is modern in every
respect and when installed will give
this department twice its former
capacity. The work of setting up the
machinery will be commenced at once.
The rest of the. new machinery is ex-
pceted in a few months. taz
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29

Elaborate preparations are being
made by the local Red Men lodge for
the holding OF fine banquet on
February IL, the occasion being the
Tenth anniversary of the lodge.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29

A meeting of the directors of the
Giant Grip Horseshoe company was
held yesterday afternoon, but as the
business that came up could not be
completed at this meeting, 1t was
adjourned to February 10Th.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Williams
presided at banquet given by the
students Of the agricultural college in
honor of the members of the
legislature Tuesday evening.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29

The local business college now has
second team in the field of basket
ball. Stephen Posterlck is captain and
Gordon Wallace manager Of the new
team
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. John Hersh of Bowlus is here
taking treatment.
Percy Eggleston of Belle Prairie,
who has been taking treatment, re-
turned home Wednesday. III
Miss Mary Sitsan of this city IL
taking treatment for blood poison.
Mrs. Chas McGuire of Belle Prairie
arrived at the hospital yesterday and
will be operated upon this morning for
appendicitis.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29

Frank Moran was awarded the gold
medal as winner IN the pool tourn-
ment given Monday evening at the H.
W. Venner's s pool and billiard hall.
Fully a dozen participated in the
events.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29
BANNER IS % YEARS OLD.

With this weeks issue of the Royal
ton Banner, that publication has COM
pl eted Its 23rd year of existence. The
paper has generally been conducted
along better lines than the patronage
would seem to warrant. Under the
present management Royalton has had
8 constant booster, and the fact should
be properly appreciated by her
citizens. ,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-29

D. Corbln recently visited the State
Soldiers Home at Minnehaha, and
found things in fine shape. everything
we'll managed and we'll conducted. He
saw several Morrison county folks
there and they appeared contented.