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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-05
CHICAGO EDITOR VISITS HERE.

Robert s. Abbott. editor of the Chi
cago Defender, the largest negro pub
lication in the United States, accom-
panied by his wife, arrived in Be-
midi yesterday and while here they
are the guests of Attorney and Mrs.
Charles Scrutchin. Mr.. Abbott is
enthusiastic concerning Bemidji and
the scenic attractions of Northern
Min pne4ota!
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-05
JUVENILE BAND TO PLAY IN
CENTRAL SCHOOL BUILDING

Oliver Riggs, director of the Be-
midji band, announced today that
the Juvenile band will use the south
east room of the Central school build
ing for rehearsals until the city hall
alterations are completed. Per,nis-
sion to use the basement room was
granted by w. c. Bolcom, superin-
tendent of schools. The first reh ear
sal will be held Wednesday at the
usual hours, announces director
Riggs, and all boys are requested to
be present.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-05

George E. Parmelee of Minneapolis
Is the. guest of his. son, James Parme-
lee and family for several days, hav.
ing motored to Bemidji, accompanied
by his son James, Of this city, who
has been visiting at Minneapolis and
Lake MinnetoBka; .:..: -..'
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-05
SEVEN DIE WHEN LAUNCH ovERTURNs

Sioux Falls S. D., July 5-Seven known to be dead
and it is believed other bodies Lake Madison early
today result of the overtunng of pleasure launch during
the Fourth of July celebration last evenings Seven bodies
been recovered and thirty said have been the launch
when went down Other boats rushed to the it
not known picked up alive ars:~
Ruth Pickford, Earl and Pearl Winkepe of Sblnan Susie
Holmes and Ruth Holmes of Howard Mary Werner of Soe
and Ben Olson of Cotton
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-05
REACH NEWPORT NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. s. C. Bailey resolved
message yesterday announcing that
their SONS, Earle and Claude, who
have been serving with the; engineers
in France, have arrived at Newport
News. They expect to- receive their
discharge soon, reaching home, With
IN the next two wso1ss. I -:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-05
Remidii.
Totals
Pine River
Bennidji

Two base hits-Smith, Mason,
Graves. Sacrifice hits-Klein, Mol
stad, Bowman. Stolen bases-Farr,
Mason, Marsh. Double plays-Wide-
man to Bowman. Farr to Graves to
Molstad. Hit by pitcher-Iverson.
Struck out-By Molstad 0;'Zigmun
z. Base on balls-On Zigmun 2;'on
Molstad l.. Left on bases-Bemidji
9: Pine River s. Umpires-Finn Of
Bemfdii; Dahl of Pine River.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-05
BRITISH DIRlG|BLE :.
R:A FORCED DOWN !.
I'm BAY OF FUNDY.
BY FUEI .!!;:;!!!' S1onrtGE g.!
(BysUniteel Press)

r. IT, .:@ (By* United Press) <-.,. ,,"t j: =
Boston July navy wireless station at Charleston
today picked radio addressed to the de-
parment at Washington asking that destroyer be sent to
the south end of the Bay of Fundy to take the giant British
Dge R34 in tow The message states that the great ship
has short of fuel The ship scheduled reach Min
Y yesterday and great crowds gathered at Roosevelt
field to witness its arrival.
Washington officials late today reported the British trans
Atlantic dirgbe the south end Of the Bay of Fund to
which she has requested desoyers be expected
the ship will land there to await them She is running short of
fuel is also reported that this is close to where the Hand
eyPage aeroplane flying from Newfoundland to Long land
forced to land The plane wrecked, but her
saved.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-05
TO HOLD UNION MEETING.

Rev. A. NJ. Whitby, pastor OF the
Baptist church, announces that there
will be Upion meeting Of the Bap-
tist and Methodist churches tomor-
row evening. The services will be
held at the Baptist church.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-05
GIRL REJECTS LOVE; IS MURDERED

Los Angeles July 5Bringing with him the body of Miss
Feda j. Lester beautiful 20 old brunette of Los Angeles
who he said he had murdered at lonely Topango
Burbank when she rejected his proers of marriage
Harry S. New drove to the Central police station here early
today and himself bullet hole in her right temple
caused death New said he of United States Senator
Harry New of Indiana by divorced wife, Mrs. Lulu
Berger of Glendale, California.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-05

Hundred. Come From Country
4 aDistricts and Surrounding !
B. Village. to- <P.rt;;e;;pate. !
pERFELD, DELIVERS. :, s~<,
''s:f.> = MASTERFlJL ADDRESS
lnterestms Program Of Sports
! Feature. Morning. Entertain-
] ,naent.-Band I. Enjoyed.

~ ~ 80 C'AOu6A AApVb0Aulo W pEOvAU6
\ isaeroplane flights as the chief attrac-
zion, as had been planned, Bemidji's
Fourth of July celebration was mark
ed by success, hundreds coming from
the country districts and surroun ding
villages to, enjoy the demonstration
NOT single accident marred the
celebration and ideal weather, con Ill
tions made it possible to ca,ry Jut
the days program as planned.
the day tha Bemidji
military band, under tho leadersh: p
Of Oliver Riggs, provided music
which was much enjoyed ~, towns
people and visitors alike. During the
early evening the band played a
eplendid concert, and this was fol-
lowed by dancing at the arnory
) Address is Masterlv.
:, One of the most patriotic and in
spring addresses ever heard in Be-
midi was delivered by r. e. Den
field, who for 81 years was super:n-
Aendent Of the Duluth public schools
and who is now connected with the
federal bureau Of education Library
park was crowded with those anxious
\" hear Mr.. Denfield speak on "Amer-
ican Democracy" Mr.. Denfield was
by w. H. Robinson.
According to schedule the sports
were held In the forenoon, Lieu tcn-
ant Clarence Foucault, marshal Of
the day being in charge. The win
hers: were: ,, >."
1 Egg race-Walter Bree, first;
&rehss Raaiadry, szeconaas' 49,. .-.
Cracker eating, contest--Leland
Traft0fi, first; Afmer Clark, second.
Girls, T., race-Esther Ganz. first :;
Irene Lahr, second.
Bicycle race~Joe Cushner. first;
Foster Campbell, second.
Tire changing contest, which was
one of the most interesting events
of the mornings program-Frank
Masslu, first; Fred Hiip1g, second.
Boys race-Golden Sopher. first; !;
Francis Rhea, second.
Free for all, 100 yard race-R. B.
Farr, first.
Three-legged race-Terry Frost,
first
. Tug-of-war-Team captained BY
Arch Naugle, comprising soldiers.
defeated farmers team.
~. Drove From Beoida.
e. Landgren and family drove Il
team from the other sideo Becid;l
to be present at the celebration, a1d
they were given the prize for coming
by wagon the greatest distance. A
e. Hodgson and family were award
ed the prize for having the largest
family in attendance and N. q Sher-
wood was given the prize for com in g
the longest distance by auto, driving
from two miles east of Pine River.
The prizes we're awarded by George
r. Baker, of the celebration comm it.
tee.
The members of the celebration
committee were G. s. Harding, chair
man, George Rhea, George T. Baker,
G.. d. Boyce and Hallan L. Huffman.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-05

Local Athistes. Spot Nisitor,
r. Two runs in Second In "Y] d
( ! ming Them Wns3to Z q: '. g
WINNING RUN SCORED i:
WHEN MASON DoUBlsEs
D.vi. Men Play Strong BAse-
ball and Victory was De-
s~,erved.-Si.n11,aary Given. =

II There was plenty Of every kind Of
baseball In yesterdays big day at
Athletic park where. a jammed field OF
fans ran the gatnut from the depths
of dark dispAir when tho Pine River
men got away With two run lead
in the second frame,to the peak of
exultation when Eddie Mason kissed
one of Zigman fast ones on, the
nose for q two-base: drive over the left
field fence in tho: ninth, scoring Farr
with the winning run, and crowning
''Mollie'' Molstad xof Brainerd with
the laurel wreath Of d 80 victory.
In between there was excitement
galore. rampant roofing, plenty Of
Elad moments and others Of keen
anxiety. r. f.
:: ?. Starkweathef's Boner.
Three seconds. or mental lapse by
Starkweathar cost the visitors won
derful opportunity. OF winning the
game in the first 6f the ninth. But
for that hiatus :fr Starkweather's
thinking, Pine River might have been
returned winner over Bemidji in
pitchin duel between "Mollie" Mol
stad and Lefty Zigmun.
It came about in this way: 1Ver-
son the fryt man Hp, for Pine River In
the ninth was hitEby q pitched ball.
Wideman hunted strSight at Molstad
and both men weIeSsafe when Mol
stad let tie bali PASS. Starkweather
got assWi4Ring a bunt down the third
!: base lire md Mason hobbled It q sec
sonds and aIlsshandasWafe sa3e. = Marsh
. stfuckt out, agr drQpping the ball,
s1R4Ys be1nR out Under section Six.
riiia ia .rN hen; Marsh started to run
for:.fifuf, .Starkweather legged 1t for
:gecDnd, instead Of holding, to first.
After coming too, Starkweather start
ed back for first, Farr pegging the
bali to Graves in time to get him
) sliding into the bag. Iverson started
Tor the plate on the play, but Gravess
! peg to Molstad who covered the plate
caught Iyerson by. a wide margin.
:. Pine River Scores First. =
=" The visitors scored two in the sec
ond inning on q walk, fielder's
choice and two singles.
>,:Bemidji scored its first run In the
sixth. With two out Smith hit one
, over the left field fence for two bases
and Berrigarf aingled to right send
ing in Smfthfwtttf the. first tally. Be-
midi tied the count In the seventh:
, Graves struck out; the ball rolling to
the grand. stand. Molstad hunted to
! Zigmun, who tried to get Graves at
second, but was>too late. :Farr also
hunted to Zigman who threw wild to
third and Graves counted.
Mason Does It in Ninth.
: With one out, Farr drew walk
. and stole second. With the count
trRoe all on Mason, Eddie cracked one
! over the left Held wall for two sacks
and it was all over, but the cheering.
Tsko ,hnY ac0ro.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-05
Pine River Scores First.
Mason Does It in Ninth.

With one out, Farr drew walk
. and stole second. :: With the count
tstRoe all on Mason, Eddie cracked one
over the left Held wall for two sacks
and it was all over, but the cheering.
; The box score:
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-23

The Seven States Oil Company is a Joint
stock association, organized under the laws
Of the State Of Texas, and now owns the
following properties:
|. THREE PRODUCING WELLS in the Burk-
burnett field, yielding approximately $50 barrels per
day, at a net profit to the company of approximately
$25,0OO.m per month, thus assuring immediate divi-
dendS.
2. Three acres in the very heart of the Burkburnett
field, with wells already producing on contiguous
acreage on all sides,
5. The Oil and Gas leases on approximately 10000
acres of land in Potter County, Texas, adjoining the
City Of Amarillo and within sight OF the big gas well
recently struck, which is to furnish the City OF ANA
rillo with fuel and illuminating gas. The bringing
in of this gas we'll increased the vaue of the stock
of the Amarillo Oil Company from $1,000 to more
than $4,000 per share. This land is in the heart
of the geological structure and gives promise of being
worth millions Of dollars.
A. The Oil and Gas leases on approximately 5000
acres in Oldham County, Texas, with an oil structure
eight miles long adjoining the famous Glen-Rio
leases.
5, The Oil and Gas leases on 10000 acres in Ar
kansas, selected by an experienced drhler and pro-
nounced by a leading g~eologist as being the most
promising oil structure in Arkansas. We expect to
find oil in quantities ranging from 1000 to SON
barrels production,
s, The Oil and Gas leases on 1000 acres in the
Kentucky Oil fields, where high-gradc oil has been
struck in practically every we'll drilled.
7. A contract for 1880 acres in Castro and Swish
err counties, Texas, near a we'll now being drilled,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-23
SEWERS KEPT FREE
Of RIVER SLIME
Wharfmaster Gets Busy, But
Still Need U. s. Help,
He Says.

work Of the three small crews Of
negro laborers trying to clean the
Augean stable-like deposits Of mud
along the Memphis wharf was directed
Monday morning to keeping two blS
outlets of Memphis sewers free or the
filth that has accumulated 10 such
great depth since the river began faH'
ing a fortnight ago.
Mouths Of sewers at the foot OF yh-
ion avenue and Court avenue were fTer
Of mud Monday after several hours o.
hard labor updeT the direction OF W
r. Shea, city wharfmaster. That o.
fetal still maintains that nothing shofl
of the work OF a government gradet
and dredge will completely remove ina
mud.
Wharfmasters in the past have kepi
the sediment moving as the water re-
ceded so as not to have 10 move II 80
far.
The suction dredge zeta is husily en-
Gagged In effort 10 keep navigation cleaii
IN the channel, Dredging to the deplL
Of rs feet or more near the wharf :
edge IL expected to cause some OF IN.
deposit 10 slip off into the river
this had been done earlier, city Of
fletals claim, the problem would not be
such a large one. II Is said that the
city would reimburse the government
n the dredEes would be put on mo
work and a Is also reported that the
United States engineers have a num-
Der Of men idle, but so far there mas
been no open offer to TeCompshSs ne
government for the WORK shouId lhe
decision 10 help the city he reached.
Meanwhile the summer sun Il breed
ing disease germs at a rapid rate, the
stencil Ia increasing and traffic by eX-
cursion boats and river packets greatly
crippled,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-23
Our Proposition-Dividend Oct. |

The Capital Stock is divided into shares with a
par value of $1,000 each, the proceeds from the sale of
the stock to be used for drilling other wells upon the
proven acreage, az well as the exploitation OF our vast lease
holdings and making other investments as authorized by
the directors OF the Company, The production from the
three wells Ia now netting the Company approximately sG5,-
000,0 per month, $500, 10000 pr year, an amount suf-
ficient to pay handsome dividends from tho very beginning,
and the Company agrees to pay monthly dividends begin
ming October 1, 1919.
1t Ia the purpose Of the Company to return to the stock
holders at the earliest possible moment a hundred per cent
dividend, thus making good our assurance that the invest.
ment IN the capital stock Is a safe one, We confidently be-
lieve that the wells to be drilled on the three acres In the
Burkburnett field, now surrounded on all sides by produc-
ing wells, will be worth not less than one million dollars.
We also believe that oil will be found on our Amarillo hold
ings OF 10000 acres. In which event this property will be
worth from one to five million dollars, We also believe
that we will find oil on the other lease holdings. and we
unhesitatingly predict that stock purchased at par, within
a years time will be worth ten for one,
For the present shares may be purchased at par, and
II Ia not too much to expect that our Company should sue
coed Ns we'll as the Texas Company which began fifteen
years ao with only 800 10000 capital, and today has a
paid-up capital aggfegating $4,000, 600 90 after having
paid cash dividends OF SAT, 0oo, 100000, Persons owning
10000 in stock in this company have already received s25,-
10000 In dividends and stll own stock worth se0,OoO0o.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-23
negro HlGHWAYMEN
HAVE NEW SCHEME

None OF the negro bandits who turned
new trick ut midnight Saturday. In
lting an automobile. so that the oc-
ttpants could be robbed, had been
stueht Monday by tho police and de-
b%sctives. The victims OF the negro
rtlckup men were Lyman L. Smith,
manager OF the Western Union tele-
graph Office at Paducah, KY; A, :
Young, 1901 Madison avenue, and c, II.
Rlnner, $50 Adams avenue.
The three men in an automobile were
driving along Walnut street. In pass
Ina shadows near Georgia avenue, n
negro stepped from the sidewalk and
pointed toward the wheels OF the car,
Thinking something was wrong with
the automobile, Rinner, who was driN-
Ing. clapped on the brakes. AS the car
stopped, two more negroes emerged
from the darkness carrying pistols. Tho
first negro also drew a pistol De-
handing their victims TO step nut the
three negroes quickly made n search
Of their pockets. From Smith, the ne
gfoee got s2b, from Rinncr, SIS, and
Young, So.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-23
BODY or DROWNED BOY
RECOVERED AT MADISON

{, FORREST CITY, ARK, June %. .tspll
The body OF the young Rock lslahd
freight clerk. James Runyan, who sun
day afternoon vas drowned In the st.
Francis river at Madison, was fished
out from under the logging barge used
BY the ]. W. Wheeler SAwmillihE com.
pany by Cliff Harris, an employe OF
the American Express company. OF this
city. Harris used a pike pole with
which he succeeded in hooking into the
ieR OF Runyan's bathing suit The
body wal Immediately brought to the
family home in this city In a motor
truck,
Following the tragedy It developed
that RunySh had gone to the river with
a party OF friends for the purpose Of
learning how TO swim and, II liz said,
had pushed a slab Of timber into the
stream with the intention Of laying hold
upon II while he padded around near
the bank. but when he attempted to
reach the slab In ~Rpringing from the
hank he failed to reach the piece Of
timber and went down under the log
ging barge, where he drowned before
any Of his friends could reach and res
cue him.
The funeral will he held Tuesday
Morning upon the arrival Of relatives
the family from Hot Springs,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-23
Money Oil Is Making

One Hundred Dollars invested has made the investor
wealthy.
Holders of Fowler Oil Co. stock received SIC, 900. 90 for
every 500 share.
Holders OF Burk- Waggoner Oil Co. stock received
s3,333. 33 for every 800 share.
Amarillo Oil Co. stock has sold as high as 81, 100. 90
for every ten dollars $4,000 invested.
Dividends paid by some OF the other companies In the
Burkburnett field, there being hundreds of others, are as
follows;
Marine, 5oo%; Hammond No. /, $685.. Wichita Falls,
300%; Block 36, 3O0%; Floydada, 250%; Columbia. 25O%;
vindicator. 1851; Citizens, 20o%; Hammond No. ., 2oO%;
Couch Winfrey. 1853: Green River, 1857; Big Pool, 1851.
The Seven States Oil Company holdings are in the
heart Of the above territories. There is every reason to be-
lieve that our experience will equal the above.
TIMID1TY and SH~oRTSIGHTEDNESs will not accu-
mulate great wealth. COURAGE and TARsIGHTEDNESs
in the investment of some of your surplus may bring you
a fortune.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-23
KILLED IN BATTLE.

BLUE MOUNTAIN. Miss, June "a
(Spl)-Private Nardie shelton, son OF
Mrs. Daniel Davis, OF this county, was
killed In battle IN France In October,
1918, according TO a telegram 10 Mrs
Davis received from the war department
at Washington.
Private Shelton, who WAS one of tho
nohlest young men Of Tippah to enlist
for service overseas, was at first re.
ported as missing In action, then aa
wounded In battle and finally, after
many months OF anxiety ON the mart
OF his people here, as having made the
supreme sacrifice for humanity,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-23
MARINES IN MEMPHIS
AGAIN LEAD SOUTH

Fifty per cent Of the men enlisted In
the South IN the United States marine
corps were signed up in Memphis dur.
ing the month OF June, 80 far accord.
ing to reports Of capt Frank rtotte,
in charge OF the local recruiting sta
ton for the devil dogs.'
More than 30 men already have been
sent to various stations for active duty
10 far this month. This IL 4 larger
number than have gone all told from
other Southern stations combined. in.
eludinE those at Atlanta, Houston and
New Orleans.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-23
Statement of Mr.: j. L. Wruther
Secretary and Treasurer

"For a number of years I have been familiar with the oil bust
ess in Texas, and have for several months actively participated in the
explotation of oil territories. have had frst-hand knowledge Of
much of the development that has taken place during recent months,
and it is my sincere opinion that the proposition offered by The Seven
STATES Oil Company in connection with the sale of it's stock, has had no
equal from the standpoint Of the purchaser, The wells now producing
assure large dividends; the proven acreage at Burkburnett furnish an al
most certain prospect for finding oil and the lease holdings provide I'M
limited opportunities for tremendous increase in values | firmly be-
lieyc that The record Of The Seven States Oil Company will equal that of
the Texas Company, the Cosden Company and the Sinclair Company,
whose holdings now mount up into many Millions
j. D. WRATHER.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-23

d Toe VdIUdUT dOITVC PdItTOPdHt Ut ErO HuFuHHB VI
the development OF the holdings Of The Seven States
Oil Company.
Mr.. J. D.. Lester, First Vice President, a Mississippi
planter, who joined our organization after a most
careful investigation into it's merits, is a most capable
executive, and will be actively connected with the
sale of Our lease holdings.
Mr.. w.. F. Lamb, Vice-President, of Fulton, KY, is
one of Kentucky's most successful business men, hav-
ing accumulated large interests and having built up
a reputation among all who know him for highest
character and integrity.
Mr.. S T. Randle, Vice President, Of Lexington, KY,
has been most successful in the oil business in East
ern Kentucky for a number of years.
Mr.. H. K. Greever, OF Burkburnett, is a practical and
successful oil operator and is president OF several oil
companies. He will actively participate in the de-
%velopment of our large holdings.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-23
ONE HUNDRED PER CENT DIVIDEND

AS stated elsewhere, when one well is brought in on any
one of our acreages, the value of the leases will Immediately
Jump, and it is our purpose to dispose of a sufficient number
of leases to net the stockholders a hundred per cent dividend,
and at the same time retain a majority of the acreage for fu-
ture development and consequent enrichment of the stock
holders of the Company.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-23
Immediate Operations

In addition to the operation of the wells that are
now producing, The Seven States Oil Company is un-
der contract to begin drilling wells before September 1st
on the three acres in Burkburnett, also on the Amarillo
acreage, then on the Oldham county acreage, as we'll as on
the acreage in both Arkansas and Kentucky. The bringing
In OF just one we'll on any one of these tracts will autornat-
ically increase the value Of the leases from ten to twenty
fold
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-23
Eight Wells
Three Pr NoW
SO, 900 Acres
Investment Safe-Possibilities
Unlimited

We doubt if there has ever been an Oil Company
formed with a wider variety of valuable holdings. The
wells now producing make the investment safe and divi-
dends sure; the proven acreage in the Burkburnett field Is
almost certain to produce oil; and the lease holdings a.,
ford prospects of unlimited possibilities.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-23
CAPABLE MEN WANTED

We can use a few high-class statesmen,
capable of presenting a high-class invest
ment opportunity to men Of affairs, who
can differentiate between a purely spec
ulative venture and a legitimate propo-
sition, combining safety of investment
on the one hand and unlimited possibili-
ties on the other.