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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
Hundreds of friends of Lieut.. E. A.

, Hundreds of friends of Lieut.. E. A.
Barker, executive officer of the
1Battleship Massachusetts,. home on
!. christmas visit with his family, call
ed at the Elk temple yesterday after
noon to greet the lieutenant, who in
formally received his fellow towns
men. Absence of cold formality add
ed pleasure to the affair and before
it was over, Lieut.. Barker was pre-
sented with a handsome gold watch,
the gift of, friends. The presentation
was made by G. w. Harnwell, presi-
dent of the Commercial club.
. F. B. Lamson. secretary of the
Commercial club, presided at call
to order and Lieutenant Barker
spoke briefly on his line of duty and
told about the Bemidji naval militia
Toys and their work.
- The Bemidji band escorted Lieu
renant Barker and his family to the
Elk temple from their home and
played at the temple.
The reception was greatly enjoyed
by both the general public and Mr..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
Brandt Gets Two With
Large Stock Of Booze at =.
Depot; Both hHeld In Bond

There's going to be woe in Mizpah,
,Koochiching county, Christmas day,
and there's going to be several
parched throats. in that vicinity on
the anniversary of Christ's birth, and
all because J. P. Brandt, head of the
Indian agents, put bad ..'crimp" in
the booze supply for that place and
instead of Ole Johnson and Henry
Hendrickson being hailed as the
greatest Santa Claus of the day they
are in the Beltrami county jail. And
Brandt has d good stock of booze on
hand which he secured from the two
emissaries, while they were at the
Union station early yesterday morn
ing.
When Brandt entered the depot
Hendrickson got next" to the Indian
agent and attempted to make geta-
way. He dashed out the door and
Brandt whipped out gun and fired
a shot in the air. Another into the
ground near Hendrickson caused a
halt and he threw up his hands.
Johnson didn't attempt to escape.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24

From johnson, Brandt secured
three glalons and one-half pint OF
whiskey, and from Hendrickson he
secured two and one-half gallons of
booze and also one-half pint.
Before Judge Simons both pleaded
guilty and Johnson was held in
bonds Of $500, while Hendrickson
was held in bonds of $1,000.
The prisoners was enroute from St.
Cloud to Mizpah with the booze for
a Christmas foray in that vicinity.
Brandt also bagged a trunk at the
depot, sent from St. Cloud to Mizpah,
the trunk cnotaining Is gallons of
whiskey. In another trunk was 10
gallons, also sent sfrom St. Cloud to
Mizpah. This destination is a short
distance above Gemmell.
The shipping of booze into forbid
den territory is being attempted by
every possible means. It was only
about 10 days ago that Brandt
mailed" a tool box containing six
and one-half gallons Of booze.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
EVERY N. 81. MACHINE
MAN IS ENLISTED IN
RED CROSS CHAPTER

In the Red Cross membership drive
just completed, another instance of
enthusiastic loyalty is noted, it be-
ing the action of the employees of the
NJ. & I. railroad machine shops, of
which there are over 100.
The committee of ladies assigned
to the Fifth ward called at the shops
tired from a days hard canvass and
asked permission to interview the
men. General Foreman. J. w. Smith
cheerfully consented and aided the
ladies in their mission. and the re-
suit was that every employe of the
shops became a member of the Red
Cross. And the "boys" are proud of
their record and of themselves.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
MAIL DELIVERY
and POST OFFICE
HOURS CHRISTMAS

Postmaster Ritchie is overstepping
his scheduled regulations to help Be-
midi people have a merry Christmas,
and on Sunday had the parcel post
delivery going all day.
Tomorrow there will be one mail
delivery throughout the city and the
rural carriers will make their trips
as usual. 20
The general delivery window will
be open at the postoffice from 10 to
II o'clock, giving an extra hour.
The parcel post delivery will be
made throughout the entire day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
MOTHER OF SIX PASSES
.--. AS CHRISTMAS DAY NEARS

Mrs. Hoffman, wife Of p. A. Hoff-
man, died last evening at S:15
o'clock. She was 38tyears' old and
leaves to mourn her death her hus-
hand and six children, the oldest be-
ing 10 years and the youngest two
days old. The funeral arrangements
are pending the arrival Of DR.: and
Mrs. Whitney from Rice Lake, Wis,
Mrs. Whitney being a sister Of the
deceased. The services will be held
at the home, Rev. B. d. Hanscom Of
ficiating. The body will be shipped
to Rice Lake for interment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
i
In Recruiting in
Station Rank

Through the splendid work done
by the local recruiting officer, Clar-
ence Foucault in the securing of vol
volunteers be sent for two successive
two months, Bemidji has been desig-
mated as a Central recruiting station,
instead of a sub-statiOn.
The requirements to make a sta
tion central is that twenty or more
volunteers be sent for two successive
months, which record Bemidji has
broken easily.
Major J. D. Yost is expected in Be-
midi sometime during the present
week and the local recruiting COM
mittee will arrange reception for
him, if notice of his coming is re-
ceived in time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
PROGRAM OF 1NTEREST&AT ( Z =
THE METHODIST CHURCH

The Christmas program. given at
the" Methodist church Sunday even
ing was exceptionallyrsWell present
ed, the gift giving, instead of gift
receiving, being the plan again
adopted by that Sunday school this
year. T."
Miss Vera Backus had charge of
the preparatory work Of drilling the
participants and to: her belongs the
credit of giving such a splendid en-
tertainment, the title being 1.-THE
Quest of the King"
Alice Whiting, Milre Achenbach
and Bertha Webster read the story of
the play, they being assisted by Helen
Hayner as the angel; Philip Denu,
Martin Hammond and Roy Gotta as
the three wise men. and Leland
Trafton, Gordon Smith, Clifford
Phibbs and Clarence Hanscom as
the shepherds, all taking their parts
in creditable manner. The choir
of young folk, also directed by Miss
Backus, furnished the music.
Harnwell, Dorothy Rhea and Marian
Hanscom, and a song by the primary
department completed the entertain
ment program. Superintendent A.
T. Carlson gave q short talk at the
conclusion of the exercises after
which each class brought its white
gifts to the platform.
The gifts comprised sugar, flour,
potatoes, beans, cereals, wearing ap-
parel, fruit, candy, nuts, meat,
canned goods, butter and large as
sortment of miscellaneous articles,
which were distributed by the local
Associated Charities organization
this morning. There were over 100
pounds of sugar. besides cash in
cluded in the collection.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
CHRISTMAS RI TREE
PROGRAM READY
FOR TOMORROW;
SANTA COMING
Second Community Festival Tomor-
row Afternoon, 4:30 O'clock
Masonic Temple Corner.
OVER 500 CANDY BAGS r.
FOR CHILDREN OF BEMIDJl
Brief Program In Observance Of the
Birth of Christ; Harnwell to
sS5. Give Short Talk.

Bemidji will celebrate it's second
municipal Christmas tree tomorrow
afternoon at 4:30 O'Clock and the,
program will be brief, SO as not to
interfere with the scheduled observ-
ance of the day by the people of Be-
midi,
The tree, resplendent in it's klaeid-ll
oscopic illumination and tinsel dec
oration, stands at the intersection of
Beltrami avenue and Fifth street
where the exercises will be held. It
Is sponsored by the Queen Esther 60
cietys which ,,inaugurated the num-
. ctpal Christmas tree for Bemidji.
Miss Elsie Schmitt is the president
OF the organization.
Over 500 Candy Bags.
Over 500 bags of candy have been
secured for the little folks who at-
4 tend and Santa Claus will be there
to make the distribution: He is
scheduled to arrive during the ex-
ercises and no doubt that his ap-
pearence will be hailed with delight
on the part of the youngsters.
Songs Feature Program.
The program at the tree will be as
follows: y.
Bugle call. -.
. ttAmerica''-all. Of the verses. = 49,.
'silent Night two verses.
Address C. w. Harnwell. 6, 1; i,,i, ss,%.. {,
so Little Town Of ,Bethlehem"-
two verses. -. y ,.'>
''star spangled Banner" one verse.
All will join in the singing, led
by the chorus, Miss Dorothy Tor
rance being absent from the city,
Miss Olive Whaley will direct the
singing.
& Those who have books containing
.!the above songs are kindly asked to
bring them, in case some of the
:. songs are not familiar to all. The
sopranos, altos, tenors and bass are
asked to group themselves, that the
singing may be more affective.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
HAIG'S BULLDOGS
HOLD WEST LINE
As WAR ORPHANS
GAZEAT PRESENTS
(By United Press) .

(Dy UHIIeU TTeSSJ.
With the British Armies in France,
Dec. 24.-While the wise men of the
east are following the star of Bethle-
hem and driving the Turks from the
land of Jesus, General Haig's bull
dogs are holding the line in the
west. Behind the front, signs of un-
usual movements are under way.
Belgium is seething with German
troops from the Russian front. J
This is Christmas eve, therefore
probably the most important for hu-
manity since the birth of Christ.
Ragged, war orphaned children are
gazing longingly into dimly lighted
shop windows of cities crushed with
Krupp cannon, while Hindenburg 10
planning to roll guns over them
again.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
BAKER SAYS TEUIONS
Testing WEST FRONT;
WOULD ESCAPE FIGHT
(By United Press).

Washington, Dec. 24.-Germany's
1nsidious Christmas peace propa-
ganda should not for moment in
duce us to slacken our preparations
for war, Secretary of ar Baker says
in his weekly summary of the war, is
sued today.
Baker says Germany is testing out
the possibilities of the west front
while at the same time is seeking a
way out of a fight. He also warns
that Americas portion of the
struggle is vast and that our armies
constitute the reserve of victory.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
TWO CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS
APPOINTED ARMY CHApLAINS

Christian Scientists, of which
there are about 100 in Bemidji, ex-
press themselves as highly gratified
over the appointment Of two Chris
tian Scientists as chaplains to train
ing camps. one at Camp Upton, va
pahank, N. Y, and the other to be
assigned. The church members are
also calling attention to the fact
that at the time Of the Halifax ex-
plosion they sent $4,000 in cash and
a special relief train to the stricken
city
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
$50 FOR Y. M. C. A.

A Christmas offering of $50 was
given to the Y. M. c. A. by the fol-
lowing boys in Mrs. J. J. Conger's
Sunday school class in the Presby-
terian church yesterday, after Sum
day school: Walter Barker, Orval
Wilson, Norman French, Winthrop
Batchelder, Charles McTaggart, Clar-
ence Wilcox, Harland Stewart and
Clarence Clark. The donation was
turned over to F. B. Lamson who will
turn it over to the Y. M. c. A.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
SHEEP DISTRIBUTION.

Three carloads of Montana sheep
we're shipped into this part Of the
state recently and were distributed at
Brainerd, Pequot and Pine River.
Three carloads were shipped to
Grygla two or three weeks ago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
COUNCIL WILL MEET TONIGHT
AND ADJOURN UNTIL LATER

Tonight is the regular meeting OF
the city council but there will be no
meeting. The council will adjourn
to date before the next regular
meeting
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
Same Old "Bunc".

Amsterdam, Dec? 24.-"If the
enemy wants peace. we must bring
peace to the world by our battering
iron fist and our shining sword"
This is the greeting Of the kaiser
to his second army. -
:, I'm spite Of three years war and
suffering, our old spirit is still effec-
recent great victories in Flanders
and Cambrai, where the arrogant
British first felt the crushing power
of our first Offensive" he added. -,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
BYRON RUSSELL TAKEN
ILL: REPORTED IMPROVING

Byron Russell. an employe at the
express office, become i'll while eating
his noon day meal today at a res
taurant and was taken to his home.
He is the son of P. J. Russell of this
city. He is reported as improving
this afternoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
POPE SENDS XMAS
F. MESSAGE TO AMERICA
(By United Press }.

Rome, Dec. 24.-Pope Benedict,
through the United Press, today sent
this Christmas greeting:
"The holy father sends to the
<people of America his cordial greet
ing and prays that they may take to
heart2at this time of strife and suf-
.ferinR stha true lessons of Christmas
tide, lessons of Christ's .unceasing
love for, mankind, and lessons of un-
faltering courage and secrifice of
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24

The above telegram was received
by the Pioneer this morning. Mr..
Lunn was at one time resident Of
Bemidji and his mother had visited
here often. She will be remembered
as a woman Of unusual refinement
and high character and was greatly
esteemed by a large number of ac-
quaintances here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
BAND MEMBERS MAKE PRESENT
OF PURSE TO FORMER MEMBER

Charles Paul. a member of the Be-
midji naval militia, who is home for
Christmas holidays, has every reason
to feel elated over the friendship Of
the band boys for him, Paul having
been a member Of the band before the
call to the colors.
Sunday evening the band members
presented purse to Paul as a Christ
mas present.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
RUSS REBELS DREAM
OF PEACE; RI0T|NG
(By United Press) .

London, Dec 24.-Bolsheviki are
dreaming fantastic nightmares of
peace at Brest Litovsk while fighting
desperately at home to retain control.
Petrograd reports almost reign
of terror. Soldiers of the Petrograd
garrison, drunk with wine, are in
dulging in the widest rioting in the
streets. Machine gun and rifle firing
Is constant and disorder is increas-
ing.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
Socialists Disturb Germany.

washington, pec. 24.-Serious dif-
f1culties between the Imperial gov
ernment and the majority of Social
lists have resulted from the Russian
armistict. the committee on public
information has learned in a wireless
from Lyon, France. =. The message
says the German military authorities
are strongly opposing Socialist as
semblies. q
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
B0LSHEVlKl SAYS
RED CROSS ENEMY
(By United Press

Petrograd, Dec. 24.-American
Ambassador Francis is preparing for
publication an explanation of INCL
dents in connection with Red Cross
efforts to send American supplies to
the revolutionary enemies of the Boil
sheviki. The Bolsheviki charges
America with attempting to get sup
plies to their enemies, which has
brought on a tense situation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
BOLSHEVIKI BLOCK MEETING.
(RY United Press }

(By Un1teU PreSSJ.
Stockholm. Dec. 24.-Camille
Huissmans, Belgian Socialist leader.
is the prime mover in an effort to
hold an international Cocialist peace
gathering He told the United Press
that the Bolsheviki peace endeavor
seemed likely to postpone such
movement Indefinitely.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
NO Pp"-R TOMORROW.

Tomorrow being Christmas
day and one of the days when
the Pioneer ceases publication,
there will be no paper issued
from this office, that the en-
ployes may spend the day as
they so elect
The Pioneer wishes it's hun
dreds of readers and friends a
merry Christmas.
There will be no issue of the
Pioneer tomorrow.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
POST DONATES TO RED CROSS.

The G. A. R. post has donated SIS
to the Red Cross fund this month
and is planning on donating SIM
liar amount next month. The vet
erans believe there is no worthier
cause at present than the Red Cross.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
MRS, LUNN. WELL KNOWN
HERE. DIES IN FAR WEST
(Special to PiOneer)

Auburn, Me-, Dec. 24.-My moth
er, Kathrine r. Lunn, died in Los
Angeles Sunday. Interment here on
December 20.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
FOOD TRUST PROBE
Will Be INSERTED
(Bv United PreSS) .

Washington, Dec. PA vigorous
prosecution of the food trust was de-
termined upon in conference Of the
federal trade commission today, with
Special Prober Francis Heney. The
trial of alleged trusts, uncovered at
the preliminary hearing, will be fol-
lowed up by further sessions in Bos-
ton, New York and possibly another
eastern city, possibly before the new
year.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
ENEMY RAIDS REFUSED.
(By United Press

London, Dec. 24-General Haig
today reported the repulse of hostile
raids on the part of the enemy in
several sectors.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24

---..., Hertling's Plan Approved. j
Amsterdam, Dec. 24.-The German
federal council has approved Chan
cellor Hertling's Russian peace pro-
gram, Berlin dispatch says. De-
tails are withheld. u
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-16
Mr.. Schwarar Approves.

We are glad to welcome the Ian
caster News back to our desk, as
we'll as to extend to Watson Bell its
editor, our best wishes for his sue
cess with his new venture. Watson
is good newspaper man, and If the
people Of Lancaster and county will
give him their cooperation, and the
owners will not interfere by trying
to dictate the policy of the paper,
they will have good paper at his
hands.
The following from his Initial
Bow sounds good to us:
have not come here to help ohe
faction fight another and L have not
been brought here to fight any mans
battles. While l remain here, The
Lancaster News will be fair and i'm
partial to all parties and treat every
man alike. When the time comes
that the publication cannot do that.
another man will succeed me.-Rock
Hill Record.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-16
JUST A TMID SUGGESTION.

Lancaster people probably know
what they want and it is not very
probable that they are anxious for a
newcomer to town to tell them of
what they need but we want to ven
ture a timid suggestion that this
county needs a new court house ant
needs it right away. We seriously
doubt if another county in the State
has such a dilapidated, antiquated,
iworn-out Hall of Justice as the one
we boast of here. 1t is an outrage
for county officials to have to spend
their time in such building and we
are surprised that some member of
the South Carolina bench, when he
comes here to hold court. does not
ilatly refuse to preside in the build
ing. We would not be surprised ana
we do not believe that the iuris,
could be justly censured.
Occasionally the man just coming
to town can see these things better
than the native citizens, but we be-
lieve every one will agree with us in
the statement that a new building is
badly needed
Well, If it is needed, let's get it.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-16
THE TOWN FOR A HOME.

We wish the circulation of The
Lancaster News extended from one
end of South Carolina to the other.
so that we might tell the people of all
sections a little something about
what manner of town we have here.
Il we could induce the home-seeker
ito pay one visit to Lancaster he
would become permanent citizen
from that day on.
Lancaster has every advantage OF
the city with none of the city's dis
advantages.
Our public schools will compare
favorably with those of any other
town in South Carolina.
Our municipal and county affairs
are transacted by competent and
courteous gentlemen.
Our water is second to none in the
world
Our climate is ideal and cannot be
Surpassed by the most famous winter
resorts.
Our people are the best people in
the world, bar none.
We can honestly and truthfully
say to the man seeking place to rear
children and to live in peace and
happiness, "see Lancaster and search
10 more"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-16
THE PROPER COURSE.

The peace at any price" advo-
Gates were courteously received when
they visited Washington, according
to press dispatches. Possibly it was
all right to receive them in that way,
but our opinion is that they should
have been placed in Jail for few
weeks or some similar action taken.
Nobody in this country wants war
and every American wants to see
everything possible done in an effort
to prevent it, but all OF that has al
ready been done and before the peace
advocates visited the Capitol Mr..
Wilson had said his final word to the
Imperial German government. There
could be no receding from that posi-
ton and the peace propagandists
were childish in thinking that they
could visit Washington and cause
Mr.. Wilson to change his mind. Mr..
Wilson has not forced the issue with
Germany; Germany forced 1t with
the Washington officials and the ul-
'timatum issued to the Kaiser meets
with the approval of every loyal
American citizen.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-16
MONEY WELL SPENT.

A stranger coming to town Mon
day remarked that the best adver-
.tisement Lancaster has is its beauti-
ful white way and we are inclined to
agree with him. The first thing that
any one notices when he steps from
the train is the lighting system and
Iit stays with him. Regardless of
how many white way systems he may
have seen in the past, he looks for
ward to seeing Main street illuminat-
cd when nightfalI comes and he is
not disappointed.
We don't know what Lancaster :
white way cost but It was worth
every cent of IT. regardless Of the
initial cost.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-16
LANIBAsTING LANCASTER.

The Greenwood Journal takes oc-
casion to hop on Lancaster and Lam
caster people and say some very
harsh things because a Christian or
ganization of the city presented a
mock marriage a few nights ago.
Probably some of the things the
Journal said are correct, but on the
whole we do not think that the Jour
nal should have published the edito-
rial it did.
The Journal considers that for a
Christian people in a Christian COM
munity to make mock of the
blessed relationship is a desecration,
and goes on to wonder If the minis
ters of the city will not make a pro-
test against such a thing.
AS matter of fact, the affair was
given under the direction of Ladies
Society of local church and the pro-
ceeds went for a worthy purpose. We
fail to see wherein any harm was
done and we do not think IL likely
that any Lancaster people had their
morals irreparably corrupted by be-
ing in attendance.
In the last place, we would like to
enquire why the Journal should zee
fit to attack Lancaster and La,.,.-.s-
ter people when practically every
town in this part Of the country