The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-26


has been derived from the loyal dem
onstration of this A. M. .E..
DRAFTED MEN.
Fine and DANDY"
Especial to Pioneer) 4 .,
Cass Lake, Feb. 26.-Every one
fine and dandy. Regards from
IL THE BUNCH.
Beltramis scounty sent to the colors
Ill more Of her draft quota this
morning. From Bemidji went 121,
while from Baudette SO filled the
ranks as they marched to the train
last night. The longer trip for the
boys from the north end of the
county caused them to leave q few
hours earlier, and the contingent
from the northern part of the county
and that from the southern will meet
at Minneapolis, and together proceed
to their initial tsatton. - .
Was Husky Continent. 80
Bemidii was at the train to bid her
boys God speed. And while there
we're cheers and band music there
E6ssa deeper f1eitns fbr the scene
tshad been enacted several times be-
fore at the same depot. IT way
the largest quota yet sent from Be-
midi and: the county. It contained
young men from this city and sur
rounding towns, villages and the
farms. They were the huskiest ag-
gregation Of any yet to go from Be-
midi. Everyone was splendid
specimen Of young manhood and
they were the happiest lot seen in
many a day Every one was In good
spirits and they made the most Of
their short stay, being ordered to
report yesterday for departure this
!! morning. a$% a : .1-,a] -
March to Depot. t's''s
The quota met at the city hall at
6 O'Clock in the morning and was
met by the Bemidji band. The Home
Guard under the command of First
Lieutenant Scott Stewart and, es-
corted by the band and guard, the
new recruits marched to the M. &
I. depot. Two special cars were in.
waiting and these were hooked onto
the regular train. Little time was
lost in scrambling aboard and a huge
crowd surged about the cars and on
the depot platform and streets.
Engine Shrieks "Good Bve."
There were the usual good byes
from parents and relatives, but a
large number Of the boys had come
unaccompanied. A switch engine,
coupled to the rear Of the train, ut
tered a hoarse signal, the engine on
the front of the train answered mer-
rily, the train started back to the
"Y," and waving hats, cheers and
futtering handkerchiefs bade the last
farewell. 4..4& r. "e
Burt OConnor was leader of the
squad, and will be in charge until
the boys are turned over to the
proper officials of the camp.
Guard Serves Supper. ~ a..
Early Monday morning the quota
commenced to report for final In
struction. Each was checked as he
reported and they. spent the day as
fancy inclined. At 6 o'clock they
were served supper at. the city hall.
the Home Guard being in charge,
with Private bill" Abel as head
chef. The tables were arranged in
rows and Ill recruits were seated.
There were also few invited guests,
those interested in recruiting and
other waractivities. A flashlight
picture was taken Of the interior
while the men were at the tables.
All Attend Theaters.
Tickets were distributed to the
men which allowed the privilege of
attending any theater in the city.
Before dispensing they were assigned
to quarters for the night, with or
ders to report at s o'clock A. M.
These Left Bemidii.
The quota that left Bemidji con-
sisted of the following:
BEMIDU.
Fallide, Peter. r.
Leman, Gust.
Peterson, Arne. Dr.. s... -.. s.
Westbye, Axel.
Newell, James Boyd. 4
Lease, Clarence. s i
Beaulieu, Howard. Z
Il Kittleson, Walter. -.
Nordwall, Martin NestOr.
Mcdonald. John Russell.
LaFave, Fred. -.z...,... - .
Elk, Gust William.
Horton, Oliver c. P.
Hensel, Ewold F.