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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20
WILL CELEBRATE JULY 4TH.

WILL CELEBRATE JULY 9TH.
The parishioners of st. Bridget's
parish, of which Rev. Jas. Donahoe is
pastor, have planned an elaborate pro-
gram for the celebration of Independ-
ence Day. July 4th will be remem-
bered as an important day in the his
tory of st. Bridget's parish II the
preparations and promises of the COM
mittees in charge are to count for
anything in the way of guaranteeing
a good time to those who plan to
celebrate the national holiday with
the parishioners of the new parish.
The weather will not interfere with
the program. Meals will be served in
the basement of the church from II
q. m. to 10 p. m.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20
MISSION TO COMMENCE NEXT
SUNDAY,

The mission announced for the
Church of st. Thomas, of which Rev.
M. O'Brien is the pastor, will COM
mence next Sunday and continue for
one week, closing Sunday afternoon,
May 28th. The mission will be given
by the Dominican Fathers, Rev. J.
Hagerty and Rev. J. L. Finnerty, be-
ing in charge. The week day masses
will be given at $50 and o'clock. A
short instruction will be given at the
$3.50 mass and a sermon at the close
Of the o'clock mass. In the eve.
ming, instructions will begin at 7:45.
The parishioners of st. Thomas par
ish, their friends and those interested
in the mission are urged to be present
at all the exercises.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20
DULUTH

L. A. A. o. H., Div. No. /, st. Louis
county, held an interesting meeting
in Cathedral Hall last night. A large
number of people attended, and plans
were completed for a card party to
be held June 10. A delightful pro-
gram of piano numbers and readings
was given, after which refreshments
were served. Those in charge were:
Miss Elizabeth Donavan, Mrs. Murphy,
Miss Fern Reilly.
A leap year dancing party was CIV
en- by the auxiliary at Collins dancing
academy on Wednesday evening, May
II.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20

the aggression of every sort and since
the present European war broke out
there has been no exceptions to this
rule. Men and women of all nation.
alities have freely given of their sub.
stance to aid the oppressed. Now it
is 1reland's turn not because Ireland
has suffered for only a few months
but because it has suffered for seven
hundred years. Leaders of thought in
America are defining and attempting
to define Americas humanitarian atti.
tude so far as Ireland is concerned.
1rish-American citizens have been
prompted to use their influence to in.
sist on the restoration of Ireland's
flag and demand relaxation of the
measures of oppression now in force
through martial law.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20

The plans for the local meeting are
somewhat incomplete at this date but
a full report Of the intended meeting
will be given in our next issue.
Local sympathizers in the Twin
Cities believe that citizens of a free
Republic which has done much for
the cause of liberty are interested in
the movement. 1t is the duty of every
man and woman Of Irish lineage to
assist with material aid and moral
support the families and relatives of
those who have been the victims of
England's latest tyranny and to offer
aid as far as possible to those who
have been the victims of the latest
British aggression. Appeals have been
made in this country among citizens
of all nationalities to lend moral and
material support to the victims of
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20

A Shakespeare tercentenary pro.
gram, arranged and supervised by
Brother Josephus, moderator of the
De La Sale Literary and Dramatic
society of the boys Cathedral high
school, was given Friday morning in
the school library.
The program represented several
months of labor on the part of all of
the members of the society.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20
BASKET SOCIAL.

A basket social has been planned
at st. Bridget's church for the eve.
ming of May 25th. This entertainment
will be given under the auspices of
the young people Of the parish. The
people of st. Bridget's parish have
an enviable reputation as entertain
ers and it is expected that a large
crowd will be in attendance.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20
TWIN CITY NEWS
ST. eRlpcEr,s PARISH.

An ice cream social will be given
by the parishioners of st. Bridget's
parish on the evening of June 18th.
The social entertainments given by
st. Brtdget's parish have grown to
be looked upon as among the most
delightful social affairs in church cir
cles in this city.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20
mony was performed by Rev. ]. H
Gaughn, the pastor.

A card party and social was held
in the auditorium of st. Stephens
Parochfal school on Wednesday eve
ming. The party was given by the
Young Ladies' sodality of St. Ste
phen's church, the members of which
have been working earnestly toward
doing their share for the building
fund.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20
K. OF c. TO RECEIVE HOLY COM.
MUNIoN At HOLY ROSARY
CHURCH.

The members of the Hennepin- Min
neapolis Council of the Knights of
Columbus will attend Holy Communion
in a body at Holy Rosary church on
Sunday, May 2Sth. A special mass
will be said at 1880 and it is hoped
that all Knights of Columbus in this
city will avail themselves of this op-
portunity to receive Holy Communion.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20
cEcELlAN SOCIETY.

The Cecelian Society met on Tues
day evening, May 18th, at the home
Of Mrs. s. H. Chute, 1924 University
avenue, southeast. The interest taken
by the members Of Cecelian Society
has constantly grown until it is now
recognized as among the very best
church musical organizations in the
city. At the meeting held on Tues
day afternoon Rev. ]. A. Curran spoke
on the Cecelian societies Of the Euro
pean countries.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20

The final contest for the Christian
Doctrine medal, donated by Rev.
Bishop James McGolrick, was held in
the auditorium Friday morning. Three
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20

representatives from each class took
part in the contest.
Arthur Kavanaugh, a junior, won
the first prize. Edward Kriemer,
sophomore, won second. Brother
James acted as interlocuter, and
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20

Mrs. Jane Van Buskirk, 1881 East
Third street, entertained Friday in
honor of Mrs. w. H. Denny, Jr., of
Portland, who is here visiting rela-
tives, for several weeks.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20

HOLY NAME SOCIETY RECEIVES
HOLY COMMUNION IN A BODY.
The Holy Name Society of the Pro.
Cathedral parish received communion
in body at o'clock mass last
Sunday morning. In spite Of the in
clement weather practically the full
of the society was pres
ent. Father Cullen was greatly
pleased by the showing made by the
society and expressed his appreciation
to those who were present.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20

At the Cathedral high school audi
torium Friday night was held the
fifth annual elocution contest of the
boys department. Three students
from each of the three upper classes
competed.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20

ST. STEPHENS PARISH.
Miss Marie Kirsch and Mr.. Michael
Mimi were married at st. Stephens
church on Monday morning. The cere-
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20

with sympatze hold monster
Francisco Portland
Pam
n haveb
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20

Catholic church gave dancing party
Thursday night, May 18, at the Temple
building. The members of the COM
mittee in charge are Mrs. Charles
Wilson and Mrs. William Reudy.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-05-20

The women of st. Peters Italian
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
UNITED STATES MAY
BE FORCED TO MAKE
ALLIANCE FOR PEACE
(BV United Presis)

Washington, Dec. a. The United
States may have to enter what has
been considered an "entangling alli-
ance" if the present peace negotia-
tions go down to the point of peace
guarantees.
The state department announced
this officially today. Secretary Lam
sing held that it was little prema-
ture to discuss such problems at this
time but indicated that this govern
ment had considered such an alliance
if the peace pact is to be binding.
The department regrets the allies
Interpretation as President Wilson
had said both sides were fighting
for the same thing. The statements
of both sides show the same excuse
for the waging of the war.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
Will
MAKE ALLEFF0RT
TO HANDLE MAIL;
BANKS WILL CLOSE
One Delivery in City and Rural
Routes; General Delivery Open
From 10 to II O'clock.
TIME EXTENDED ONE HOUR
AT POSTOFFICE TOMORROW
City and County Offices Will Close
All Day; Barber Shops Shut
Doors at Noon.

Bemidji will generally observe
Christmas day next Monday, and the
city will assume an air of quietness
in accordance with the spirit of the
anniversary of the birth of Christ.
There will be a general cessation
Of business and the whirr of business
activity will be subdued.
Interest will center, naturally, in
the receipt of expected gifts and the
postoffice will be the mecca for
many. Postmaster Ritchie has taken
the situation into consideration and
has outlined a program of service out
of the usual routine on such occa-
sions. There will be one delivery by
the city carriers Christmas morning.
The rural route carries will cover
their routes as usual.
The general delivery window will
be opened Christmas forenoon from
10 to II o'clock.
Longer Time Tomorrow.
It is usual for the delivery window
to be open on Sunday forenoon from
10 to II o'clock, but tomorrow the
time will be extended one hour, or
from 10 to12 o'clock.
There will also be a delivery Of
mail on Sunday.
The postoffice is meeting the
Christmas rush splendidly, despite
.iSftlas@lat ateness- s-nf~tAe- -td:ains@ and the
consequent congestion as a result.
All mail is being handled rapidly and
is cleaned up thoroughly. A horse
and two men have been added to the
delivery service and all parcel post
mail is being delivered. This addi-
tion will continue until after the
Christmas rush.
w Banks Close Monday.
When the Danks close this noon
for their regular Saturday afternoon
holiday they will remain closed all
of Monday and open as usual Tues
day morning.
The offices Of the city building will
be deserted Monday and the city en-
ployes will take the day. The po-
lice and fire departments will be on
duty as usual and ready for any en-
ergency.
Court House Closed.
The court house officers will also
take a day off Monday to observe
the day and business will be slls-
pended for the day.
The barber shops will remain open
until noon Monday and then close for
the remainder of the day.
Special preparations have been
made at the Markham hotel for the
large dinner that will be served at
6 o'clock, and a large number will
avail themselves of the opportunity
to dine out.
Some of the stores will remain open
until noon Christmas day but the ma
jority of the business houses will be
closed throughout the day to allow
clerks the entire day.
In all, Bemidji will rest on Christ
mas.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
BEMIDJI TO MEET
AT COMMUNITY
CHRISTMAS TREE
FESTIVAL TONIGHT
Pyramid Of Green Rises Majestcally
in Splendor at Corner of the
Masonic Temple.
TRIMMING IS ARTISTIC AND
ELECTRIC BULBS WILL CLEAN
Several Surprises are in Store for
Juvenile Bemidji; Bonfres to
Warm Spectators.

"Skin-nay! Yoo-hoo! Com'on
over-Chris'm tree!''
He was lively little chap, whose
clothing suggested that his parents
were struggling hard against the
world, but he was as effervescent as
bottle of pop. He was one Of
group of youngsters at the base of
the community Christmas tree this
noon as a Pioneer representative
passed. He had spied pal" in the
offing and to his he called as opens
this story.
Scintillating in it's festoons of tin
sci, the effect heightened by myriad
of tiny red Christmas bells, bulbs
shaded in white, the community
Christmas tree stands with stately
mein at the Masonic temple corner
awaiting it's formal dedication this
evening. All Bemidji is urged to
take part in the ceremony, at least
by their presence, for it is the first
occasion of it's nature ever in the
annals of Bemidji and one where all
may meet in unity-to honor the
Christ Child.
Big Program Tonight.
Tonight will be the big program.
It will be under the auspices Of the
Queen Esther society, assisted by the
municipal authorities and the newly
formed Carnival association. Mis-
Elsie Schmitt the president offN
Queen EstA er society and oil admir-,
able program has been prepared for
presentation. In it the school chill
dren of Bemidji will figure conspic-
uously. The little people will meet
at the Central school building and
march to the scene of the celebra-
ton.
Carols will be sung by Juvenile
6emidji, various grades Of the pub
lie schools having part in the pro:
gram.
Mayor Vandersluis will act as mas
ter of ceremonies and make brief
address in opening the program.
Surprises in Store.
There will be several surprises in
store for the youngsters of the city
and they want to be there.
That no one need fear to be pres
ent on account of the cold there will
be several bonfires that will serve
as warming stations, and near the
scene so all may keep warm and not
miss any part of the program.
The hour is 1880 o'clock this eve
ning-be there.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
NO PAPER CHRISTMAS.

Monday being Christmas
and in accordance with its long
established custom there will
be no issue Of the Daily Pioneer
on that day.
This is done that the en-
ployes Of the Daily Pioneer may
have ample opportunity of OBJ
serving the anniversary in any
manner they may so elect.
And the Pioneer hopes its
hundreds of readers and friends
will have. a Merry, Merry
Christmas.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
TWENTY: WILL
SPEND XMAS IN JAIL

County jails are not the most
pleasant places to spend a Christmas
but there are twenty-seven who will
be the guests of Sheriff Johnson on
that day, and while the sheriff would
like to give his charges the best time
possible yet he will have to do as
the law says.
However, there will be a Christ
mas "feed' for the "boys' and chick
en- will play a prominent role in the
menu. Whether the Christmas in
Jail will be merry one for the in
mates and whether the day will re-
call memories of the past is a mat
ter for no one else to conjure with.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
'T0RRE0N FALLS TO
VILLA HORDE, IS
OFFICIAL REPORT
TO UNITED STATES
Bandit Chief and Followers March
Into City; Important Railroad
Center of the North.
CAPTURE PLACES VILLA AT
HEIGHT OF POWER IN CAMPAIGN
Garrison of Fully 5000 Evacuates
Stronghold; Feat Follows That
of chihuahua City.
(BY United Press)

Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. 23.-Torreon
has fallen. Villa marched into the
city at one o'clock this morning after
a fierce battle with the garrison de-
Tending the city, Torreon is one of
the most important railway centers
in Northern Mexico.
Authentic details of the fall of the
stronghold was obtained by United
States department agents during last
night and transmitted to Washington.
Despite the silence of Mexican rep
resentatives at the capital, United
States authorities are sure of their
ground.
Villa at Zenith.
The capture of TOrreOn places Villa
at the height of his power since Cen
eral Pershing's expedition chased him
and his broken band into Durango.
Through underground" sources,
mining men have learned of Carran-
zas disaster The defense of the city
was stubborn at first but wilted un-
der the onslaught of Villa and his
bandit horde and it is estimated that
the garrison, nearly 5000 strong,
evacuated the city.
The capture of Torreon closely fol-
, lows the capture OF chihuahua City
by Villa and his followers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
TEUTON WOMEN fight
SOLDIERS; FOOD RIOT

London, Dec 3.-According to a
Rotterdam dispatch, received today,
Dresden is in the throes of serious
food riots in which it has been neces-
sary to call out military forces to
aid the police in quelling. One hun
dred women took part in the riots
which occurred Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday.
On Tuesday, three policemen were
seriously wounded by the rioters. The
rioters marched past the palace
shouting for food
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
LOCAL SHARE ARRIVES.

Manager Cannon of the telephone
trip to Duluth. The share of the $6,-
100000, distributed by the Bell tele-
phone system, for the Bemidji office
has arrived and gladdened the hearts
of the employees affected.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
DENVER TO CELEBRATE.
nv United Press)

Denver, Colo, Dec. 23.-Fifteen
thousand people are expected to pack
the city auditorium tomorrow night
to celebrate Denver's first community
Christmas. Extensive plans have
been made for the affair and the en-
tire city will play Santa Claus to
Denver's kiddies.
The program will consist of a
musical and literary entertainment
and the distribution of gifts to about
10000 children from an immense
Christmas tree placed upon the stage
of the auditorium.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
BACK FROM CONVENTION.

John w. Wilcox, local agent for
the Willys-Knight company, manu-
biles, will return to Bemidji this eve
ming from Toledo, Ohio, where he
has spent the week attending the
convention of the Overland statesmen.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
CARNIVAL DELEGATION GROWS:
FORTY HAVE SIGNED ROSTER

About 40 have signified their in
tent of going to St. Paul as repre-
sentatives of Bemidji in the winter
sports carnival parade. There are
several others who are expected to
make the trip and Bemidji bids fair
to be properly represented in the
parade.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
TO JOIN FAMILY

Attorney Montreville J. Brown left
last evening for Minneapolis where
he will join his wife and daughters
who are visiting friends there. From
Minneapolis they will go to Roches-
ter, Minn., where they will visit Mrs.
Browns parents, DR.. and Mrs. A. w.
Stinchfeld, during the holidays.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
EDITOR ROOD HERE.

Andrew Rood, editor and publisher
of the Pine River Sentinel-Blaze, ar
rived in the city last evening and
will be the guest of his family here
until Monday evening" Mrs. Rood,
who has been visiting her husband
in Pine River for several weeks, re-
turned to Bemidji Wednesday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
ARRIVES TOMORROW.

Miss Ella Sonstrud will arrive in
the city tomorrow morning from
Hope, N. D., and will be the guest
of her mother, Mrs. o. B. Sonstrud,
during the holidays. Miss Sonstrud
is stenQgrapher in the First National
bank at Hope. ..z.5s.ls. ..@@ss:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
LAWRENCE MAKES CALL.

Paul A. Lawrence, Of the Lawrence
Construction company, is here on a
business mission, his company hav-
ing the contract for building the new
district school south of Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
JUDGE TO PLAY SANTA.
(Ry United PresS)

Chicago, Dec. 23.-For children
whose Christmas Eve was shattered
by quarreling parents, Judge Stelk
of the Court of Domestic Relations
will set up big Christmas tree dec
GRATED with cranberries and popcorn
and sacks of candy in his court room.
The Judge will play Santa Claus to
all children whose parents have been
in his court room with domestic
troubles this year.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
BITTER FIGHTING RACES
IN SNOW and SLUSH
(By United Press)

London, Dec. ~23.-Bitter fighting
in snow, slush and ice is attending
the German attempted advance in Do
brudja. Outnumbering the Russian
defenders enormously they have sue
ceeded in forcing the retirement of
the czar's forces only after some hard
fought battles on the entire front.
The Teutons have reinforced their
Dobrudja line heavily.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
BELIEVE WILSON HAS
SOMETHING UP SLEEVE
(By United Press)

London, Dec. 23.-The press took
new tack today in figuring out why
President Wilson sent his peace mes
sage The first outburst of indigna-
tion having died down somewhat,
editorials began speculating on the
belief the president has something
up his sleeve.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23

First Scandinavian Lutheran.
There will be no services Sunday.
Christmas day there will be SER
vices with offering at 1920. Christ
mas tree and program Tuesday eve
ming, December rs, at 1880. Osmund
Johnson, pastor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
R0UMANIA TURNS TO
JAPAN; ASKS HELP
nv limited PreSS)

Toxic, Dec. 21.-Roumania, over
ridden with Teutonic troops, has
turned to Japan for help. An ap-
peal from the little country for mu-
nitions has reached here. 1t is doubt
full if Japan will be able to extend
any aid, all surplus munitions being
purchased by Russia.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
"MERRY CHRISTMAS"
MINNES0TA'S GREETING
TO HER GUARDSMEN
(Bv United PreSS)

St. Paul, Dec. 23.-Julius A.
,Schmahl, secretary of state, on be-
half of the people of Minnesota, to-
day wired Christmas greetings to the
officers and men Of the First and
Second Minnesota National Guard
regiments and First Field artillery
on the Texas border. It is the first
official greeting sent the troops by
the people of Minnesota.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
TO MINNEAPOLIS.

Miss Florence Grimoldby will leave
tonight for Minneapolis, where she
will be the guest of friends Christ
mas day. On Tuesday she will go
to Tilden, Neb., where she will visit
Mrs. Rena Berg Strand at her home
in Newman Grove for some time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
CHRISTMAS PARTY.

At the A. M. Hayes home, 1902
Beltrami avenue. the following will
be included in the guest list Christ
mas: Mr. and Mrs. John Deneen of
McGregor, parents of Mrs. Hayes;
Mr.. and Mrs. James Deneen of War
road, Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Rice of
Bantry, N. D.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
Il. s. PRINCIPAL LEAVES:
PRESENTED With WATCH

Miss Eta Lundstrom, who has re-
signed her position as high school
principal, was presented with a gold
wrist watch yesterday afternoon by
the members of the high school. The
initials "B. H. S." (Bemidji High
SchooD were engraved on the watch.
Miss Mildred Loomis of Wells,
Minn., will fill the vacancy caused by
Miss Lundstrom's resignation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
MISS TITUS I'LL.

Miss Margaret Titus, ticket seller
at the Grand theater, has been con-
eral days with an attack of lagrippe.
She is much improved today and ex-
poets to resume her duties soon. Miss
Elizabeth Titus, who has been ill
for the past week, is also GONZALES
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