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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-02

Manganese ore shipments from
Spain, which totaled 29,232 tons during
the first ! months of 1912, and 22,s7l
tons during the 1913 period, dropped to
S,3l5 tons during the IL months of 1916.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-02

Frederick the Great originated the
Prussian Guards. His ambition was to
form a royal bodyguard of giants and
every country was ransacked by his
agents to supply recruits.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-02

The latest figures compiled show this
county to be equal in steel products to
both Germany and the United King
dom.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-02

The auditors are working on the annual
town report.
c. c. Culver went to Jamaica last week
to visit Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Stark.
Joseph H. Rounds, 81 died suddenly at
the home of his son, o. X. Rounds, Mon
day afternoon
The Ladies' Missionary society of the
Congregational church met with Mrs. w.
Il. L. Walker Tuesday. a paper written
by Miss Amy Davis was read.
The congregational prayer meeting was
held with Mrs. Clara Treadwell last
Thursday evening. The book. Pilgrim
Deeds and Duties, is being studied.
Miss Amy Davis has been spending a
week with Mrs. John Mc-Allester in Lon
dondei1y and has gone on to Springfield,
Mass, to visit Mrs. Myron Hawley. lpl.
Mrs. F. o. MeiTiheld has returned from
tied her daughter, Mrs. Mark Morse. a
week at Randolph f o. Merrifield was at
home from Montpelier for over Sunday.
Seamon l.. Witherell died suddenly OF
apopleXy Saturday morning, Jan 27, aged
81. He leaves a wife, one daughter, Mrs
Davis of Winchendon, Mass, one brother
NJ. O. Witherell, and one sister, Mrs. Mar
ion V. Thomas, both of Grafton. Funeral
services were held from his late home
Monday afternoon, Rev, G. T. Congdon
officiating assisted by Rev. W. w. Evans
Burial was in the family lot in the vii
age cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-02
BUSINESS CARDS.


w. II. MOVES M. D.
Specialist Eye, Ear Nose and Throat OF.
flee hours. 9-12 a. m, Is D. m, Wednesday
and Saturday evenings, 1880 Sunday and
other evenings by appointment. American
Building Brattleboro. Appointments for
! glasses fitting made by mail or telephone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-02
GRAFTON.
James Calvin Buffers.

James Calvin Buffers, an old soldier and
long resident of Grafton, died at his home
here about o'clock Friday morning, Jan
20. The funeral was held at the house at
o'clock Sunday and interment was in
Houghtonvile cemetery. The sermon was
preached by Rev. G.. +. Congdon. He was
assisted by Rev W. w Evans of the Con
grepational church f. q. Merriheld sang
two solos.
James G.. Buffers was a son of Enoch
and Fanny (Tenny) Buffers, and was
born in Windham Nov. %, lSl5. He was
a descendant of William Buffers, who was
of Woburn, Mass, in 1865, and on his
mothers side he was descended from
Thomas Tenny of Rowley, Mass in 1888
Aug. 20, 1862, he enlisted as u private in
Company d. 10Th Vt. Inf, and was mus
tered into service Oct. %, 1862, being then
less than II years of age. After partici-
patng in two or three minor engagements
he was in the battle of Gettysburg July /,
2 and 3, 1868, and in this battle was severe
" wounded July 3. He was mustered out
of service Aug. 10, 1863. Having some
what recovered from his wound he again
enlisted in Company c, LIST Vt. Cav, Nov.
"a. 1863, and was mustered into service
Dec %. Besides numerous minor engage
ments he participated in the following
battles: Spottsylvania, Va, Hanover
Court House, Malvern Hill Winchester,
Cedar Creek, Five Forks and AppomattoX
Court House On June 81, 1865, he was
transferred to Company a and was mus
tered out of service Aug Q, 1865.
On Aug. IS, 1868, he married Della Holt
of Alstead, n II. OF this union there
were born eight children. Nora c. was
born June %, 1869, and died Aug 10, 1900
She is survived by one daughter, Daisy,
who is the wife of Roy Bennett, and has
one child Gordon Stacy Bennett Henry
NJ. was born Feb. 4, 1871, and has made
his home with his father. Mary V, born
Sept ~, 1872, married a Dudley and is
supposed to have persisted in the San
Francisco earthquake. Fred was born Feb
T. 1874. and died the same day. Enoch G
was born July l, 1873, married Stella
Rumiil and has two children. The sixth
George G., was born Aug. 3, 1877, and lives
in Bellows Falls, as does also Leon g.
born Aug. 8, 1879. The youngest, Ida
May, was born May 5, 1881, married Al
fred W. Austin and died Oct. 10, 1903
The wife and mother died July 2S, 1881.
Mr.. Buffers was member of G.. A. r
post of Grafton until it surrendered its
charter when he transferred his member
ship to the post at Bellows Falls. He haC
one brother, Charles Franklin Buffers
who died April =, 1902
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-02
4 SON. oProMETRIsrs.

JORDAN SON, OPTOMBTRISTs.
Office, / Elliot St. Specialists in the correc-
ton OF defective vision. Examination hours,
10 to IL a. m, 100 to > p. m. Saturday
evenings, to Q. Special appointments at
your convenience. Phone 600.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-02
DIR. GEORGE R. ANDERSON

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Surgery in all its branches a speciality.
Office and residence. 12S Main street. Office
hours, until 10 a. m. l to 230 p. M even
ings. G.30 to 5. Telephone, Brooks House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-02

/ IfIiU EWI - LUI,ul 40
.pGoI 9dt moIt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-02
DIR. G.. B. HUNTER.

THOMAS RICE, NJ. D.
Office and residence over Vermont Savings
Bank. hours. to a. m, l to g. and to 8
D. IN. Telephone 212.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-02

A. I. MILLER, NJ. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Hooker block. Hours, 8 to 9 a. m. to q
$50 to y. IN. Telephone, 237-W.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1917-09-13
Red Cross Dance.

The dance for the benefit Of the
Red Cross which was to be held
last Sunday, has been postponed
on account of rain, but will be
held in the Michel hall next Satur-
day evening Sept. Is. Music will
be furnished by the Sokol orches-
ira and a number of electric fans
will be placed in tie hall for the
comfort of those present. Also
plenty of refreshments and lunch
will be served. This is a worthy
cause and should receive the pa
tronage of all. The ladies auxil-
liary of the Red Cross will hold
a meeting Friday Sept IA. in the
city hall at g p. m. sharp to
which all the ladies and girls of
Tabor and vicinity are invited.
We are in receipt of letter
from Sylvester Petrik, son Of F.
l.. Petrik of this place, who at
present is with the U. S. Marine
Corps which he thinks is the best
branch of military service. He
writes as follows: Il have had
about six weeks of training and
like it first rate. Of course, we
are kept pretty busy, but there is
nothing like it and it seems like a
summer vacation. expect about
three more weeks of steady train
ing and l think III be ready to do
my bit". California is n pretty
place, but we could stand little
warmer weather than we are hav-
ing. Mare Island is especially
cool, as it is surrounded by Fris-
co Bay. l suppose Tabor is do
ing its "bit" in the way of prepa-
redness. My brother August A.
joined The Marine Corps the same
time / did and is IN the same Com
pany. NV address is: Sylvester
Petrik, Marine Barrack, Com
pany D, 9th Section, Mare Island,
California.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1917-09-13

Mrs. Jos. Valenta of near Dan
te and her daughters came, down
Wednesday for visit.
Miss Tillie Hakl and Miss Anna
Stepanek Of Yankton were here
early in the week visiting rela-
tives.
We are in receipt of a postcard
from Frank Hatwan and Jos. ia
rolim from Camp Funston, 314
Trench Mortar Battery, Kansas,
which is also their address. The
postcard gives no other informa-
ton.
The Home Guard of this place
held a meeting in the town hall
last Thursday for the purpose Of
organizing and appointing officers.
The officers appointed were: L. J..
Marr, captain; Emil Vauk, 1st
lieutenant and Oscar Janda End
lieutenant. There are now 26
members.
Thomas Boska of Lynch, Neb.
arrived here Wednesday for a
short visit with his brother, Jo-
seph. Thomas states that corn in
that country is backward and
needs at least a month to mature.
He left next day for his home, as
he has been drafted and will have
to dispose of his property.
The following young people of
this place left Monday for higher
institutions of learning: Miss
Anna Dvorak and Alois Petrik,
Yankton College; Eman Rezac,
Ames, Ia, Agricultural College;
Joseph Rexac, Sioux City, Trini-
ty College.
The three months and ten days
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Ptak died of indigestion Monday
forenoon. Funeral was held Tues
day afternoon from the home and
interment made in the Ptak ceme-
terry south of town; j. A. Dvorak
delivering the funera address,
We wish to thank sincerely to
all who have aided us in any way
during the sickness and death of
our infant son, George, and to all
who have offered floral tributes,
as also all who attended the fune-
raj. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Ptak,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1917-09-13

The Misses Josephine and Mary
Vyborny left for Wagner Tuesday
for a short visit with the Jaroslav
Brodsky family and Mrs. Mary
Charvat.
For sale, restaurant on account
of the leave of my partner, FIR.
Hatwan. This restaurant is a
paying proposition. Jos. Halla.
Adv.
You get from two to four cents
more per pound for butter fat
when you ship your cream to
Keating Creamery Co., at Yank-
ton. Adv.
Warning: Notice is hereby
given that no hunting is allowed
on my premises and tresspassers
will be prosecuted. Jos. Konec.
ny, Sr. ADV. 9-13.
Miss Helen Cook, a trained
nurse who had been taking care OF
the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Ptak, left for her home in
Sioux City Tuesday.
Right Rey. Bishop O'Gormar
of Sioux Falls will be here next
Wednesday, Sept. 10, and will
confirm large number of child
rem in the Catholic church.
John F. Toczek and Thos. Kos.
tel returned last Saturday from
their visit in Gordon, Neb., where
they had been visiting at the home
of Jos. Kocer.
For sale, two full blood short
horn bulls, not registered. Also
full blood, Poland. China and
Duroc Jersey boars. Chas. Sti
Bral: Adv. 3t.
We are informed that someone
shot a cow in the pasture of Jos
Konecny. This is not the frs,
case of willful or careless damage
by hunters and we do not blame
farmers for putting stop to hun,
ing on their places.
Editor Hall of the Tyndall Re
gister has installed a fine Potte,
press and otherwise is trying Il
perfect his plant. The paper un
der his management has improved
considerably from the standpoint
of the printer and tlae reader.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1917-09-13
See the
FALL OF A
NATION
A motion picture
Spectacle dealing
with the origin
and destiny OF our
Republic
Saturday & Sunday
September 22-23
The Greatest
Photoplay in
Existence
at the
MOVIES

The Tabor Auto Co. expects
carload of Fords next week.
Mrs. Chas. Obeslo after a short
visit here with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Homer Beeman, return
ed to her home in Mitchell.
Last Resort.
Over -One-"Do you think
women should proposep Young Thing
--"I don't know. Have you tried ev-
erything else?"-Puck.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1917-09-13

Mike Vanecek was at Vermil-
lion Tuesday on business.
The Janda store is going out of
business. Read their ad on page 8.
Joseph Blachnik and his family
were visiting relatives in Yankton
Tuesday.
Albert Vlasak has equipped him
self with Ford auto truck for
his business.
J.J. MARTINEZ and his family
of near Lake Andes we're visiting
here over Sunday.
Splendid, Red Seal and pure rye
-four for sale at the Farmers eleva-
tor. Adv.
Buy your building material at
Queal's. II you don't, we both
lose money. Adv.
Farm loans at 5 per cent. Farms
for sale. Lindstrom Investment
Co., Yankton, S. d. Adv.
Haul your eggs and cream to
me. l pay cash and treat you
right. G. W. Root. Adv.
Haul your poultry and eggs to
j. F. Mikolasek at Tabor and
receive the highest market price.
Sell your eggs to John. F. Mike
lasek, who pays highest market
price for them at all times. Adv.
Try some of our Monarch paint
and varnishes. The best on the
market. Ptak Lumber Yard Adv
Wade Glynn returned from his
visit at Wagner at the home of
Frank Sherer. Monday.
T. j. Marr and Jos. Szymanski
were in Minneapolis last week on
business matters.
Otto G. Max of Scotland was
visiting at the home of J. w. e.
shire last Thursday and Friday.
Frank Kostroun and his wife
left for Omaha Monday as dele
gates to the 2. e. B. j. Conven-
ton. ..,
Mrs. Frank Smith and Miss
Blanche Haney of Wagner came
down Tuesday for a vicit with re-
latives.
Joseph Boska who has been
renting one of the farms of Geo.
Ptak, has rented the farm of John
Novotny, for next season.
Hunting is strictly forbidden in
my pastures and / will prosecute
all who disregard this notice. j.
j. Rezac. 9-13
No hunting allowed on my pre-
misses. Tresspassers will be prose
cuted. Lawrence Walloch. Adv
9-13
Frank Koupal and bis wife and
two children of near Dante were
visiting relatives here over Sun
day.
Thos. j. Wagner has had an at
tack of appendicitis last Friday
and was pretty sick man, but at
the present writing he is getting
over it nicely.
The week and a half old infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Mud
loft died Saturday. Funeral was
held Monday from the Catholic
church of this place and inter-
ment made in the cemetery in
town; Monsignor Bouska officiat-
ing.
We have added to our stock a
fine line of Ansco Cameras and
photo supplies, also fine line OF
high grade jewelry, such as wa
tches, rings, lavaliers, pins, etc.
and fine mohogany clocks. Come
and see this line. The prices are
"a lnm ac anumhara Inhnr Drnn
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1917-09-13
Nina Tailored Dresses and Aprons

For Ladies and Children full line in all
patterns in good gnghams They look and trim,
be washed and will last long time. You will like them
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10
vagrancy Ordinance Receives First Reading
At Council Meeting; Ditty Is Commended

ing the sidewalk and curb ard the
installing of the storm sewer lead
ing to the new bridge was carried.
City Engineer Swinson was in
structed to investigate the matter Of
putting in crossing between Mill
Park and Fifth ward, to report on
the matter at the next meeting.
The street committee was instruct
ed to investigate and make recon-
mendations of twelve crossings ON
the west side of the city which are
to be paved.
49,. ,,,. Want to Buy Jail?
for the sale of the old Nymore jail
was carried and arrangements were
made to put the road at the end Of
the Nymore pavement to the old
city hall in a passable condition.
AS the entrance Of the new bus
has lowered the jitney fares the
matter of regulating the fares at last
nights meeting was held over until
a later date and a board was ap-
pointed to investigate the matter of
the jitney fares through
out the entire city and to make a
report at the next meeting of the
council
Drill Nights Set.
Thomas SwinSOn. captain. Of the
home guard. was granted the use of
the city hall for drills every Mon
day night that the council does not
meet and on council meeting weeks
on Tuesday night.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10

In the first reading of the vag-
rancy ordinance last night, the city
council was simply keeping in step
with what all live cities and villages
of the nation are doing at this time
The substance of the ordinance was
drawn up by the State Public Safety
commission and is being adopted by
most all the cities in the state. In
substance, the ordinance forbids
speaking against the United States
government or the saying of any
thing that will hamper the govern
ment in the successful carrying on
Of the war.
The street carnival was granted
license, and fee of SIS for the
first day and $3.50 for each succeed
ing day was imposed in accordance
with the city charter.
Ditty Commended.
The board of review made it's re-
port which was accepted and filed.
The report showed that 1877 taxpay-
ers had been summoned before the
board and as a result $29,479 worth
Of taxable property was added to the
list
The board commended Assessor.
Archie Ditty on his good work and
suggested that the assessors term
of office be lengthened to at least
time in which to do his assessing
The Bemidii-Fifth ward bus line
applied for license to run another
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10
100 YOUNG PHEASANTS -.
COMING FOR REFUGE

Deputy Game Warden S. C. Bailey
today received letter from Carlos
Avery, state game warden, stating
that the state department was pre-
pared to ship to Bemidji 100 young
pheasants for liberation within the
next two weeks and asking if Ward
en- Bailey was prepared to receive
them for the state game refuge here.
All are hens.
'Will 1 take 'em?" echoed Warden
Bailey in response to query. "Show
'em to me-"
This latest, bunch will join those
recently shipped to Bemidji. the first
of their species for the game refuge.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10
Builders of New Federal
Building Arrive In Bemidji

company of Fergus Falls which was
awarded the general contract for the
new building. Mr.; Palm will be here
from time to time but Mr.. Braaten
will be on the ground continuously
and will practically be resident of
Bemidji for a year, the contract hav-
ing a year for completion.
The general contract involves
about $4,000. This does not in
clude the lighting nor any of the
furniture nor fixtures. The govern
ment appropriation for the entire
Improvement is $65,500.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10
wheat PRICES ABROAD
LOWER Than IN U. s.

Washington, July 10. - Wheat
prices abroad, where the govern
ments have control of food supplies
are shown to be much lower than
in the United States by report
made to the food administration yes
terday by the Allied wheat commits
sion
While wheat is selling we'll above
50 in this country the government
prices in other countries, according
to the Allied commission, are as fol-
lows: United Kingdom and France,
$3.50; Germany, s1.S0; Belgium,
$3.50; Australia, $1.14; India,
$135; Italy, $1.69 to 1874.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10

cast, but the production will be
record with a total of 56,1OO,O0O
bushels.
Forecasts of the ultimate produc-
tion of the various important food
crops, based on the condition of the
growing crops on July 1, were issued
by the Department of Agriculture,
and the first announcement of the
areas planted to corn, the greatest
of all Americas agricultural crops,
and potatoes was made.
More definite idea of the final pro-
duction of the winter and spring
wheat crops was given and improve
ment was shown over the forecasts
made a month ago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10
Biggest Crop In History
OF the Nation Is Forecast

Washington, July 10.-A three
billion bushel prospective crop Of
corn this year is the answer return
ed by farmers of the United States
to President Wilson's call for food
by Americas Allies in the war. Never
before has such a crop been grown.
A. record crop of white potatoes
also is forecasted with a production
of 100000 bushels. That would
exceed the previous largest crop,
grown in 1912, by 100000 BUSH
els.
Prospects of the rye crop show a
slight decrease from the June fore
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10

Stakes have been driven and it
may truthfully be stated the first
start has been made on the new fed
eral building to be erected on the
corner of Beltrami avenue and Sixth
street.
{ August Palm and Martin Braaten,
both of Fergus Falls, are in the city
The former is the general superln-
tendent of the new postoffice and
the latter is the general foreman
and will be in personal charge OF
the work to be done. Both represent
the John Lauritzen CONSTRUCTION
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10
CHIPPEWAS ASSEMBLE
FOR ANNUAL COUNCIL

The Chippewa Indians held the
first session of their annual council
this afternoon in the City hall A.
ter appointing resolution commit
tee and credentials committee this
afternoons meeting adjourned.
At these meetings the tribe con-
siders all matters that pertain to it's
own affairs and it's relations as q
tribe to Uncle SAM"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10
CHAPLIN SIGNS FOR
MILLION DOLLARS

New York, July 1O.-Charlie
Chaplin, moving picture comedian.
has been signed by the First Ma
tional Exhibitors Circuit for a SER
les of eight pictures for which he
will receive $1.O75,0OO, according
to an "official announcement" given
out here last night.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10
Upheayal Good Sipn

VDheaval Good Sign.
washington, July 1O.-Germany's
upheaval is only hopeful sign of
latter explosion, Is the view of
officials here today. They think
Germany as whole will stand by
the emperor for the time being.
Demands for statement OF peace
terms is viewed as sign underly-
ing discomfort and will grow loud
er as economic military pressure in
creases.
Peace terms as proposed by Ger
many have always hitherto been
spurned. If they were more liberal
they would be given some attention.
The position Of Germany and her
mode of warfare will allow her to
maintain<her present status for some
time, Washington experts believe.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10
REX THEATRE CLOSES
DURING WARM WEATHER

The Rex theater management has
decided that during the hot weather
and because of the many counter at
fractions such as carnival, circus
and chautauqua, that Saturday and
Sunday shows only will be shown
in the Rex theater until otherwise
announced
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10
four CANDIDATES IN
SCHOOL BOARD RACE

Four candidates from which to Sc
lect two new members of the board
of education have filed, the election
to be held July FL.
President M. J. Brown, will again
be a candidate for the board and so
will J. P. Lahr, secretary.
The other aspirants for board
honors are Quincy Brooks and DR..
J. T. Tuomy.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10
HAWANANS WANT TO
BATTLE FOR FRANCE

Washington, July 1O.-Urgent
pleas to be sent to join the American
forces in France are to be made by
1000 Hawaiian militiamen, accord
ing to j. Kuhio Kalaniananaole, the
Hawaiian delegates in Congress, who
is urging favorable action by the
war department.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10
CITIZENS TO HALT I. W. W.'s

SIOUX CITY, July IU.-The SIOUX
City civilian training unit, composed
mostly Of men eligible for home
guard duty, is making plans to COM
bat the I. w. w. If that organization
attempts any activity against the
grain crops, elevators or other prop
erty in this section. Cooperation
with South Dakota forces will be
sought If necessary.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10
500 LINE TO GIVE BETTER
FREIGHT SERVICE HEREAFTER

1t was officially announced this
morning that the 500 Line will put
it's old schedule back into effect and
will again run one east bound and
one west bound freight daily instead
of every other day as has been the
case for the past couple of months.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10
NEGRO CATHOLIC PRIEST
VISITING IN BEMIDJI

Father Theobold of St. Philips
Catholic church. St. Paul, arrived in
the city last night and in the alb
sence of Father Philippe said mass
at the hospital this morning. Father
Theobold is one of the two negro
priests in the United States.