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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-17
THE GRAND

The Grand tonight features Tan
gled Webs" a powerful two-part Path,
subject
trasers extravagant habits at last
bring him up sharp before the sterr
reality of the impossibility of his po-
sition. Broken in fortune and with nc
definite solution of his difficulties, nc
has sought his friends in vain for fl
nancal aid. His creditors persistent
ly dun the delinquent until finally In
the hope of obtaining some ready cash
he resorts to gambling.
His iiancte loves Frazer devoutedly
ana little dreams of his motive hidden
behind the mask of affection. But
Frazer is i'll at ease over the game ne
s playing and hopefully looks forward
TO the relief his wedding may afford.
III the meantime a loan shark having
become tired OF waiting for the return
OF his loan demands its payment with
ing forty-eight hours. At last the day
OF the wedding arrives, but luck again
plays Fraser false. The father of his
hancee is suddenly stricken and ply
slclans seem baffled by Richards ma
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-17
THE CROWN

The fifteenth chapter of Our Mu-
| tual Girl series, is the Crown feature
| tonight and tomorrow.
In all her ventures into the social
world, there has been no more pleas
ant episode to Margaret than her be-
nevolence toward n deserving little
musician on the east side. 1t happen
ed one morning on their way home
from a shopping tour when Margaret
asked her aunt to drive through the
poor district, that she might see its I'M
kempt people and possibly aid in lib
Grating some of them from its clutches.
Huddled in doorway, Margaret
caught sight of a pitiful looking girl,
not more than 16 years of age, who in
her scrawny hand, held a violin. Mar
geret Immediately went over to the OBJ
ject of her sympathy from whom she
learned a story of poverty that rent
her heart.
Promising the waif to assist her,
Margaret obtained her aunts permis-
sion to take the girl to her palatal
home. Once inside the Knickerbocker
house, Margaret set about to make
her little visitor feel ut home, although
such demonstration of wealth quite
overwhelmed poor Marjorie.
"Auntie and | will sec Mr.. Walter
Damrosch and ask him to try over
your music and find out how much ii
can be sold for" Margaret promised
her protegee. \ few hours later, Mar
garet and Auntie called at the home of
Americas greatest conductor-com-
poser. who true to his character was
only too pleased to give help where II
was deserved.
IF you think your little protegee
will really work hard. I'll get her a
free scholarship in the Institute of Mu-
steal Arts" he said He sat right down
at his desk then and there, and wrote |
the letter which sealed the happiness of |
not only Marjorie Staub, but Marga-
ret and her aunt as WELL
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-17
MILLER SHOWS ARE BOOKED;
BIG ATTRACTIONS PROMISED
PARK ASSOCIATION CLOSE S
DEAL FOR BIG FESTIVAL
HERE IN AUGUST.

The Laurium Park association yes
| terday closed negotiations with the
Miller Carnival company for appear
ance here the week Of August Il. The
contract specifies twenty-five or more
attractions and advance information
indicates that the enterprise is one OF
the Cleanest on the road this season.
This event will not be solely Laur-
ium affair and doubtless people from
all parts Of the county will contribute
To it's success. The carnival will be
given the title of the Calumet Festi-
val" and the promoters will endeavor
to make the shows the most popular
that have ever come TO this district
The carnival will be the only big at
traction i'm Calumet during the week Of
the Hibcrnians' state convention and
while the shows will be removed from
the convention center, nevertheless,
they will tend to bring Tie people TO
this village. The directors of the as
ISOLATION are assured of an enterprise
that is clean and one that merits pat
ronage.
a big fire works display will be a
daily occurrence and the management
of the carnival declares that some of
the best pyrotechnics obtainable have
display viii consist principally Of set
pieces and something unusual along
this line is promised.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-17
tAURlUM BREVITiEs.

Mrs. Fannie Fan-ette OF Virginia
Mimi, is visiting in Laurium.
Johnson Vivian has returned from
Bette Girls.
Sons have been born to Mr.. ant
Mrs. Martin Simonich of Osceola street
and Mr. and Mrs. John Lamut OF All
Osceola street.
Mrs. Herbert NJ. George entertained
at her home on Pewabic street last
evening at "a linen shower in honor OF
Miss Kate MaCDougall who is soon to
be married.
Mrs. William Riley left yesterday
for Detroit where her son, William, is
serious i'll.
Division No. >, Ancient Order Of Hi
bernians, will meet in the bank hall
this evening when important business
will be transacted. This will he the
last meeting before the state a. O. H..
convention which will be held in Cal
umet.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-17
THE ROYAL

The Royal feature is "The Hand of
Horrors a gripping two part subject
that is replete with thrilling and tense
situations.
Old Stephen Clark is the father of
two children, Margaret and John. The
daughter, like the princess of "A fairy
story was as pretty as she was good
and John turned upon the wrong path
when he became of age. Margaret
learned one evening that John was
plotting to rob a warehouse and she
attempts to prevent the burglary. As
she enters the building, John accident
ally dropped a cigaret and the struc-
ture soon is in flames. Forgetting
lis sister. John escapes, leaving Mar
geret to her doom. AS he is escaping,
he encounters Frank Henley and tells
him of his sisters fate. Frank imme-
diately sets out to rescue the girl and
succeeds This arouses the spark of
love and Margeret agrees to marry
him.
Meanwhile John continues his course
and while Frank is engaged i'm repair
ing q big municipal clock, he determ
ines to rob him. Frank is seen climb
ing out onto the hands Of the time
piece, in IA perilous position and John
mounts the stairs leading To the belfry.
At this juncturc, his sister happens
Just in time to save her lovers life.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-17
FIREMEN POSTPONE MEETING.
Delegates to ishpeming Tourney To Be
Named Next Tuesday.

The meeting of the Laurium fire de-
partment which was to have been held
Tuesday evening was postponed fol-
one week, owing to the failure of a
quorum to be present. At the forth
coming session, delegates to the Ish-
peming tournament will be named and
provisions for a volunteer department
to protect property in the village dur
ing the absence OF the flremen, will be
made.
While no definite announcement as
To the nature OF the entertainment has
been received by the local company
Chief Preuss and members OF the de-
partment are confident that the Hema :
tite city flremen will give them the
best time in the history of the associa
ton.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-17
F R { c K | { s
Now is the Time to Get Rid Of These
UqIy Spots.

There's no longer the slightest need
of feeling ashamed of your freckles.
as the prescription othine-double
strengths guaranteed to remove
these homely spots.
Simply get an ounce Of othine--
double strength-from any druggist
and apply a little of il night and
morning and you should soon see that
even the worst freckles have begun 10
disappear. while the lighter ones nave
vanished entirely. II is seldom that
more than an ounce is needed to COM
pletely clear the skin and gain beau
tiful clear complexion.
BE sure to ask for the double
strength othine as this is sold under
guarantee of money back IL II fails
To remove frecklcs. -Advertisement.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-17

lady. Fraser is constantly at the homo
of the girl drawn thither by the sor.
did purpose that prompts his interest
In her. During one of his visits he
finds Richards check book from whlcI
he extracts one that he later FORCES
with his name for $4,000. He is thus
able to repay the, loan shark within
the specified time and lives content In
the thought that Richards cannot sur
vive. His little God of chance again
intervenes, for new treatment proves
effective and the patient is soon on
the mend. During his commissioners
the discovery that a check is missing
arouses his suspicious and as IA pre-
caution his bankers are notified.
The condition Of Richards has inn
proved to such an extent that ar
rangements for the wedding are re-
sumed and hope springs afresh in the
heart Of Fraser while Dorothy is re-
ceiving the congratulations of her
friends.
Fraser learns that his crime is
known and leaves the house. At the
same time representatives from the
bank calling to lay the facts before
Richards. recognize Fraser, who at
tempts to escape and they start i'm
pursuit. To avoid capture the fugi
tive seeks refuge in the vestibule of a
house but his capture is imminent and
he shoots himself. AS his identity is
he was seen to leave and there his
victim dramatically accuses him Of
the crime. but the self injury
proves mortal and he passes before Il
sterner Justice.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-17
Lauriun Department
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.
Competitive Quiz For Clerk Carrie
Position Here Auu. 8.

a civil service examination for the
position Of clerk and carrier Of the
Laurium postofiice will be conducted
here August s by Dominic Vairo, CLERK
Of the board Of civil service examin-
ers. The age limit of the compeutors
is from IS to A. years and the only
citizens exempt are married women.
This prohibition, however, does not
apply To women who are divorced or
separated and support themselves but
they are eligible for appointment only
as clerk. The usual heightE require
mcnts. feet 4 inches, with weight,
125 pounds, will apply.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-17
THE PEOPLES

oIn the Pangs of Jealousy an
ro,oir two-part subject, is the Peoples
feature.
pierre Darcier. dramatic author,
noes nj IMgano with MS vie. lie is
,,riting a play. OF an afternoon an
accident takes place in from. Of the
n,,se A lady is injured. Tho injured
,oung woman is carried into the
,ouse Recovered, she is overwhelmed
Nth gratitude for the friendship %
her hosts Her name, she says, is
clIherte Daubier. Later, Darcier. IN
lacking over some illustrated papers,
,t,ecoyers that their former guest is
Tbercse Santcnil, the famous actress
Desirous of meeting her AGAIN and in
home of having his play presented, he
decdes To go to Paris. He finds him
calf in the theater where Therese San
tenil rehcarses. The young woman
nromises Darcier to interest herself
in his behalf She introduces him to
the manager who reads his play and
accepts il.
Theresc Santenil arouses the jealousy
NJ Rene Teller, the leading man OF the
company. He decides to seek some
means OF getting rid OF Pierre. The
reading Of the play receives an enthus-
iastic reception. The author works
with Therese Santenil. Rene Teller
surprises them both in her room. He
sends an anonymous letter to Mrs.
Darcier limiting at her husbands in
fidelity.
Mrs. Darcier then comes to Paris.
Her husband agrceably surprised, pre-
scnts her To the manager. There is ex-
listing between Thercse Santcnil and
himself nothing but sincere friend
ship. Madeline recognizes in Therese
Santcnil her former guest, Gilberte
Daubier She makes an awful dctcrm-
nation. on the night of the plays
premiere, she replaces the harmless
property pistol with loaded one. Rene
Teller appears on the stage and when
he is about to shoot Therese, the con-
scicncc-stricken Madeline screams, but
too late. The curtain is lowered.
Pierre Darcier suspects Teller. lie
swcars he is innocent. Mrs. Darcier
then acknowledges that she changed
the pistols and explains her reason.
A dramatic scene ensues between hus-
band and wife. Therese Santenil, who
was more frightened than hurt, hur-
ries to absorbc her friend, Rene Tel
lier, and with true macnanimity for
gives Madame. Husband and wife |
unite in gratitude To the generous
hearted artist and face a future cloud |
less Of Misunderstanding.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-17

Event No. distance miles.
Louis Disbrow driving the Simplex
Zip" the holder of eight worlds cir
cular track speed records in an at
tempt TO put new state record for the
distance on the Laurium track. The
first two laps is nominated by Dis
brow to go for mile record on this
style of track for the state.
Event No. Substance miles. First
prize, $50; second, SIS; third, So.
Class ID Free-for- AL, Handicap.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-17
HALT IN STREET WORK.

In order that the new concrete road
way may thoroughly set before ii is
open To traffic, Contractor Pau Roehm.
temporarily, has halted operations on
the remainder of the work. The west
and south sides of the street have
been improved for three blocks and
while the preparation is hardening,
traffic is directed to the opposite side.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-17
REV. sUTcLIFFE RECOVERING

Rev. n. b. Sutcliffe, pastor Of the
NJ. L. church, is recovering from a pro-
longed illness which confined him to
his bed for several weeks. He will be
in charge of the services Sunday morn
ing and evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-01-02
THIEVES VISIT CASS LAKE
Enter Marshik Saloon Of That Place
And Rob Cash Register Then At
tempt To Blow Safe
ROBBERS MAKE GET AWAY

Equipped with nitroglycerine
fuses and other tools of a profession.
al robber, two men last night robbed
the cash register and attempted tc
blow the safe in Albert Marshik sa.
loon at Cass Lake.
The robbers had tapped" the reg
lister, securing SIS, and had fired
one charge in an attempt to break
open the safe, when the police be-
came aware of the situation. The
robbers made their getaway, leaving
behind them several fuses and a
quantity of nitroglcerine, enought
for several more explosions. The
work done by the robbers would in
dictate that they were not new at the
business.
Several hundred dollars was in the
safe.
The police believe that they have
a clue to the robbers and expect to
soon make an arrest.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-01-02
MISS ELSIE WALKER WEEDS
Becomes Bride Of Ralph Everest, A
Young Business Man Of ripple
Rev. Parshall Reads Ceremony
LEAVE ON SHORT HONEYMOON

At the home of the bride, Miss
Elsie Walker, daughter of. MI. and
Mrs. G. A. Walker, became the wife
of Ralph M. Everest, last Wednes-
day, the ceremony being conducted
by Rev. Parshail in the presence of a
few friends and relatives of the
bride and groom. The bride was at
tended by Miss Edith stepp, and
the groom by William A. Walker,
and the Misses Ruth Everest and
Jean Walker acted as flower girls.
The wedding march was played by
Miss Helen Englebretson. The bride
was given away by her father, and
the ceremony was performed accord
ing to the rites of the Episcopalian
church, of which the bride is a men,
Der. The house was appropriately
decorated. The bride was gowned in
white as was her attendant. Follow
ing the ceremony a wedding break
Fast was served at which the follow
ing were seated, Mrs. w. II. Everest,
Miss Nellie Everest, Miss Ruth Ever
est, Morris Everest, Mrs. e. M.
Phelps, Miss M. c. Phelps, of Brain
erd; w. T. Boss of Fargo: Miss Edith
Stepp of Ripple; Rev. Parshall, Cass
Lake; w. A. Walker, Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. A.. Downs, Miss Helen Engle-
b%retson, William Walker, George
Walker, Dale Walker, Jean Walker
and Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Walker. The
young couple left for a short honey
moon after which they will make
their home in Ripple where Mr..
Everest is in business.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-01-02
OFFICIALS QUESTIONED
State Officers Appear Before Effici-
ency Commission-Lycan Returns
...-. From Capitol City
EXPECTS GOOD WILL BE RESULT

Many OF the state officials, includ-
ing the state officers and members
OF the various boards and commit
tees of Minnesota appeared before the
Efficiency Commission, recently ap-
pointed by Governor Eberhart, at it's
three day meeting which concluded
Wednesday evening.
Frank S. Lycan, the only Bemidji
mai named on the commission, re-
turned from st. Paul yesterday
morning, and upon his arrival here
said, i am firm in my belief that
the purpose of this commission will
be successful. The members are all
Interested. The entire membership
was in attendance at the meeting,
and as it is made up of men repre-
senting the leading political parties
OF the day, the progress being made
is very encouraging"
The officials called before the
commission were asked many ques-
stions as to the methods ased in op-
Grating their respective offices and
the manner and ways in which cuts
might be made. =.
The next meeting will be held dur
ing February.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-01-02
BEMIDJI MAN PRESIDENT
J. M. Richards Placed At Head Of
Newly Organized Lumber Corpora
tion-To Do Retail Business
INSTALL YARD AT PARK RAPIDS

J. M. Richards Of Bemidji has
been elected president Of a newly Or
sanized lumber corporation, which
will be known as the Richards
French company. Other members OF
the company are D. N. Winton of
Minneapolis; C~har.es.-L Winton- of
Minneapolis; e. c. Tillotson of Min
neapolis and l.. D. French of Wa
dena.
The general character of the busi-
ness of the corporation will be to
buy, sell and deal in lands, lumber,
building material, fuel, grain and
merchandise Of all kinds.
A lumber yard is now being built
at Park Rapids and others will be
installed at various parts of the
state. The business office of the
company will be in Minneapolis,
The fact that Mr.. Richards be-
comes an official of the company
does not mean that he will leave Be-
midi. Mr.. Richards connections
with the Bemidji Lumber company
cease when the mill is taken over by
tue Crookston Company in April.
Mr.. French, who now resides at
Wadena will be in active charge of
the new company's business. He will
arrive in Bemidji this evening, and
may decide to spend much of his
time here in the future.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-01-02
ASKS AID OF AMERICANS
Many Wounded Federal Soldiers
Struggle Over United States Bound
airy Line-Welcome Death
BATTLE RAGING AT OJINAGA

Preside, Tex, Jan. 2.-The battle
OF Ojinaga, Mex, between the North
ern division Of the federal army and
rebels continues after having been in
progress all night.
Five or six hundred federals have
already been killed and the wounded
will be far in Xce of that number.
Horrifying sights were witnessed
on the American side before daylight.
Wounded soldiers with shattered
arms and legs shot off and injuries
thai later proved fatal struggled
through the river and pleaded to the
American soldiers for help.
All the physicians and medical sup
plies available here we're placed at
the service Of the disabled federals.
Before daylight more than 200
wounded had sought relief on this
side. Some of these were so badly
injured that they begged the Amer.
lean soldiers to kill them.
From the war Scared little village
of Ojinaga back a mile from the riv.
or there came, what appeared to be
a n endless tide. Of wounded.
Most s%anguinary Conflict.
The fight on the border here had
the appearance Of being the most
sanguinary conflict of the present rev.
olution.
Federal deserters also came to the
river in great numbers, indicating
that the bulk of Huerta's army was
disposed to give up.
All the deserters who were not
wounded, however, we're disarmed on
this side and sent back by Major Nc
Nance, commanding the United
States border patrol. Major McNa
NEE has more than 800 guns which
he took from deserters.
During the night the grooming Of
the wounded on the BATTLEFIELD or
the opposite side of the river could
be heard by the American cavalry
men. The firing the darkness
seemed to be heayie. than it had YET
been.
All women, children and noncom
batants of Ojinaga came to the river
and were taken to the American side
The little Red Cross headquarters
on this side, where the federal wound
ed are being cared for now, is as &C
tive as a field hospital on a battle
field.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-01-02
MAN KILLED AT LONG LAKE
BECAME Excited When Giant Tree
Fell in His Direction

Falling to run when the cry of
Timber was given in the Cochran
camp at Long Lake, Wednesday
morning, cost Benjamin Todd his
life when a giant tree fell upon him.
Todd together witt several other ell
ployes We're engaged cutting and &C.
cording to his fellow workman ap-
peared to have been excited when the
tree commenced falling in his direc-
ton. Every possible step was ia
ken to save the unfortunate mans
life and he was rushed to the Sam
aritan hospital in this city where he
died yesterday afternoon. No rela-
tiyes Of the dead man can be found
and interment will be made in
Greenwood cemetry from the Muir
ply undertaking parlors, tomorrow
afternoon. Todd was % years Of age
and has been employed in the north
woods for several years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-01-02
Crowd Follows Band

AS a booster organization for the
Is. A. c. basket ball team eight
young men of this city organized a
"dGtch2 band last evening and par
aded the streets gathering a crowd
n arousing enthusiasm for the
game to be played at the Athletic
Cluo nall. The young men who
played under the leadership of Rich
ard Fenton were, William Tibbets,
1Sooert Larson, Harold Schmidt
Archie Fenton, Tom Newton, Delbert
Elletson and Charles Paul. This band
Will again appear at the Superior
games next week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-01-02
RITCHIE CHILD BURIED
Died Yesterday Morning Following
Several Days Illness

Louise Elizabeth, the three year
old child of Mr.. and Mrs A. P. Rit-
chic, died yesterday morning, New
Years day from pneumonia follow
ing an illness of several days. She
was born March 5, 1910. The fun
eral services We're conducted by Rev,
Gilman at the Methodist church this
afternoon and interment was made
IN Greenwood. Mr.. and Mrs. Richie
and family have the heartfelt sympa-
thy OF the entire community.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-01-02
BIG CROWD AT DANCE
More Than 100 Couple Crowd City
Hall At Trainmen's Ball.

More than 100 couple crowded the
City hall last evening to attend the
Trainmens ball. Elaborate prepara-
lions were made for the ball which
is considered the annual event
of it's kind for this order. The
decorations e considered the most
unique ever seen at a ball in this
city. On the stage a locomotive head
light was placed which threw a
brilliant light out over the audience.
streamers hung from the ceiling to
the walls.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-01-02
Priest Reads Report

In an annual report made by Rev
J.. j. T. Philippe the year of 1918
shows a remarkable increase over all
former years in progress made in
paying off the church debt and as
to the increase in number of parish
toner's. During the past year Rev.
Philippe has united 20 couples in
marriage and has baptized "a.
Eleven funerals have been held from
st. Philips church.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-01-02
ROB RosBY STORE
Break Through Window and Take
Ten Dollars Worth of Groceries

Robberies in this section Of the
state during the past few days have
been numerous, and even the small
places have not been left unvisited
by the BURGERS. The last place-t c
have been robbed was the Victor
Carlson store at Rosby, a. small vii
lage between Bemidji and Cass Lake
The robbers gained entrance by
smashing a window light. About ten
dollars worth of groceries were stol-
en-,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-01-02
Lathrop-C raychee.

At the Presbyterian manse, Wednes-
day evening at 8 p. m. Miss Rose E.
Craychee became the bride of Donald
c. Lathrop, both of the state sanitar-
ium, where Mr.. Lathrop is an order
ly and Miss Craychee was a nurse.
Rev. s. e. P. White officiated. This
is the wedding Of record to take
place in Bemidji during 1913.