The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-28
but TWO CHANGES
IN COUNTY OFFICES
IBeltrami's Business During Next TouI
Years Will Be Conducted BY lao-
tically Same Officials.
HAYES IS NEW coM11ssIolER
Judge Clark and Clerk Of Court Rhoda
Hold Records for Continuous Ser.
vice With supt. Stewart Next. S,

vice With Supt. Stewart Next. S,
Beltrami county officials are view
ing without worry the problems sof
the increased cost of living because !,
Of the new law requiring but one
election in every four years. Visions
of increased bank accounts because
of decreased election costs has led. to
mutual congratulations among the
county officials in. anticipation of
their new terms which begin next
Monday, January fourth 8
But two changes in the roster OF
the court house family is made this
year, the result of the election of
Fred Hayes, who will represent the
Third district as a member of the
board of county commissioners. sue
ceeding Commissioner Myhre, and
the naming of Garfield Ackerberg,
as coroner.
Auditor to Remain.
In the auditors chair will again
be seated James L. George, regarded
as one of the states most efficient
officials. Mr.. George was reelected
in November by a flattering majority,
I, l,a11 h0 o6H rf,, ho
day of January, 1911. having been
victorious at the polls in 1910. In
his deputy positions will be r. B.
Lamson and Henry w. Alsop, and as
assistants will be Ida DeRushia, julia
Nielsen, w. G. Klein and A. H. Kaler,
most excellent force,
Counting Them Yet.
Andrew johnson, who was re-e1ect.
ed sheriff this year, receiving
larger vote than any other candidate
for county Office, announces that he
will retain his two deputies, George
Penley and James Cahill, giving as
surance that the work of this im.t
portant office will be carried out stn
the same businesslike manner &sRim
the past several years. johnson, who
the returns prove to be the most po-
pular man, holding once in the cCuH-
ty, has been connected with the slisf-
IFS Office for many years, first serv-
ing as a deputy in 1907, continuing
as such until 1910. He was first
elected in 1912.
Had No Opposition.
Roy Bliler, county surveyor, was
reelected last month without oppo-
sition. Mr.. Bliler, who is most
competent official, has held the Office
since July, 1910, it being at that
time that he was appointed to fiji out
the unexpired term of M. D. Stoner.
resigned. Bliler was elected In 1910,
and reelected in 1912 and 1914. His
deputy is c. G. Spencer. .. 1..s
A Deputy in 1908.
Eleven years ago, Charles Moon.
during the past two years register
of deeds, accepted position as de-
putty auditor of this county, which
position he kept almost continually
until 1912. It was at this time that
he won the Office of register Of deeds
over James O. Harris, a contest de-
Gliding the winner. He was re-elect-
ed this year by a large vote. AS his
deputies, Mr.. Moon will retain ]. J..
Conger, who for years has filled the
position so we'll, and Miss Elizabeth
Murphy, most capable assistant.
As Long As He Wants II.
Fred Rhoda, clerk Of court, Is
greeted with larger majority each
time he asks for reelection, and it
begins to look as though he may con-
tinue in office as long as he desires.
But for this there is reason. Fred
Rhoda is not only popular with all
who have business relations with
him, but he is recognized % being
a most competent and reliable Off
cial, being known as one Of the
states best clerks of court. With
Judge M. A. Clark, Rhoda shares the
distinction Of holding Beltrami coun-
ty Office longer than any other man.
first being elected in 1902, at q time
when he was deputy auditor. Pre-.
vious to that he had been in the bank
ing business. He was renamed in
1905, 1910 and 1914. As his de-
puty will continue Miss Lucy LaFon'
tisee, one Of the county's most &C.
commodating and able clerks.
Cell Holds Over.
| In the treasurer's Office, Earle Gel
Twill again preside. Mr.. Cell haa
held Office for two years. It being
then that he defeated George H
French. Previous to his election he
was in the hotel business here, and
had been chief OF the Bemidu Yolun.
teer fire department for twelve years
at the time of his election being city
treasurer. He is q very popular Of
fetal. Mr.. Cell announces that
Harry Ahlstrand will continue as his
deputy and Fletcher Grimoldby %
his assistant.