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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-26
AUTHOR AN SCENARIST.

The original story. of The Winning
Girl" was written by George Weston
and published in the Saturday Even
ing Post The scenario was prepared
by VIII M. Ritchey. Mr.. Weston is
known for numerous pleasing stories
while the work of Mr.. Ritchey is we'll
known. Shirley Mason is the star of
this Paramount picture, which will
again be shown at the Elko theatre,
last times, tonight. The leading man
is Niles Welch, one of the most &C
complished and talented of the
younger actors for the screen. Theo-
dore Roberts has strong character
role. Edythe Chapman, Helen Dun
bar, Harold Goodwin, Lincoln Stead
man, Clara Horton, and Jeannel Cal
houn complete the roster Of players.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-26
DESTRUCTION Proceeds ADVANCEMENT.

cities destroyed by cyclones when devastating
flames sweep districts burned and other
inflicted by unforeseen there are
heavily suffer in business and many losses are
that seemingly at the time hard to sustain But
the history of all that such that fall are necessary
before the dawnng of
That is the experience encountered by Frank and
Harry Koors the firm Of Koors Bros the wholesale Bakers
household supplies creamery and butter Makers ice cream
manufacturers confectionery dealers and endless variety
lines whose splendid plant put out of business
Sunday morning by fire.
No pair young the city of Bemdji worked longer
and exerd honest endeavor their humble be-
ginning which developed into such large magnitude and above
the backened walls still stands spectral monument the out
line square sign Koors Bros Company that knew
defeat in a business way.
Plans already under for taking of increased
facilities increased business that had been
And from the ashes of the
charred will emerge enlarged plant capable of
caring for the constantly increasing orders and extension of
patronage in the most approved manner.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-26
NEWSOFTHE
THEATER
PICTURES AND VAUDEVILLE.

What promises to be most at
tractive program at the Grand will
be the combined pictures and vaude-
Vile acts presented tonight, when
Mad Lover" starring Robert War
wick and Elaine Hammerstein,
granddaughter of Oscar Hammer
stein, the great theatrical producer.
Will be shown. 1t is a six part drama
filled with stirring and gripping ac-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-26
"PUPPY LOVE" BIG HIT.

Lila Lee, the charming Paramount
star, has scored another big hit in
her latest photoplay, Puppy Love"
which is the attraction at the Elko
theatre tomorrow and Thursday. The
story is delightful one, the theme
dealing with the days when most of
us were sweet sixteen. Every one who
has had his or her puppy love .ex-
perience, will be fascinated with this
splendidly reminiscent rphotoplay..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-26
State Of Ohio, Sly Of Toledo.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that h.
is senior partner Of the firm Of F. J.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the City
Of Toledo, County and State aforesaid.
and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED. DOLLARS for each
and every case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence this 9Th day Of December,
A. D. 1885. A. w. GLEASON.
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken in
ternally and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces of, the System. Send
for testimonials. free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O.
SOLD by all druggists. 75c
Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-26
HOW ANY GIRL CAN
HAVE PRETTY, EYES

No girl or woman is pretty If her
eyes are red, strained or have dark
rings. Simple witchhazel, camphor,
hydrastis, ETC., as mixed in Lavoptik
eye wash, will brighten the eyes and
a weeks use will surprise you with
it's QUICK results. Regular use of
Lavoptik keeps the eyes healthy,
sparkling and vivacious. The quick
change will please you. Dainty alum
mum eye cup FREE. Laliberte &
Erickson, Druggists. ,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-08-26

Misunderstanding that the work
was insufficient to justify his $500
annual salary, L. w. Liell. officer Of
the Loughtona Food Committee, in
sisted on a 25, per cent reduction.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
BRIDGEPORT
NEWS
Leave news items for Tho Inter
iigcnccr Mt Hickey's News stand.
Selby & Reeds Drug Store or the
Bridgeport Hardware Company.
UNFAVORABLE COMMENT
UPON COUNCIL ACTION

A large amount Of unfavorablc COM
mcnt was to be heard upon the
streets Of the town yesterday. regard
ing the action Of the members of the
village council in their rejection OF the
ordinance ia advertise for bids on a COM
hination chemical and pumper. fire
equipment for the town. The local fire
men are all volunteers, and have. never
yet failed to answer al alarm of fire.
and they are. in tho opinion of most peo-
pie entitled to the best that money can
purchase in the way of equipment. The
city council, ii is claimed by members
of the fire Department.. has the first
piece of fire apparatus yet TO purchase
without rho aid Of the citizens. and II
is now about time that little of the
city's money Was spent for something
in that line.
\ mass meeting of the citizens Of the
town was held n few short weeks ago and
q resolution was sent to the council.
stating that it was the opinion Of the
citizens in meeting assembled. that the
council should supply combination
chemical and pumper. Of not less than
three hundred and fifty gallons capacity.
This the majority of council utterly dis
regarded by their action at the meeting
held on Tuesday evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
MILL CARRY CASE
To WASHINGTON

A special meeting Of council was held
at the city building last night In re-
Spouse to a call to protest against the
proposed increase Of fares on the lines
Of the Wheeling Traction company and
TO take action to prevent such increase
from becoming effective. The roll was
called and every member was found
present. The call for the meeting was
ahsn read.
Councilman Moore offered a resolution
authorizing the city solicitor TO employ
assistanc, and take any steps he may
deem necessary to prevent the proposed
increase in fares from becoming er1cc-
tive on next Monday. as proposed.
Councilman Bowman moved the sus-
pension OF the rules requiring that :he
resolution be read at three meetings
before passage. The motion was carried
by q unanimous vote. Councilman
Thomas moved that the resolution be
passed. This motion was also carried,
every member voting aye.
The solicitor stated that the has en-
ployed Attorney David James. who serv-
ed for eight years as city solicitor. ana
It vas their intention TO leave for
Washington. D. c.. tonight and appear
before the interstate commerce commits
sion Friday morning. If they fall TO
get results there the matter will De
taken up with the federal courts At Co.
lumbus and an injunction sought.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
Bridgeport Briefs.

G.. Aho Myers. we'll known local bar
her, Is off duty on account OF illness.
Charles NcugRrt has arrived home
after Il few dnya spent In Pittsburgh on
business.
Predictions wnrc made IN this city
yesterday that some people arc going 10
get Il ridn al tho coming city election.
The man who purchased Liberty bonds
from local residents and failed 10 pay
for same. Is In custody at Martina
Ferry.
a work train on tho C.. & p, with
force Of Iahorrrs completed tho flllinT
Of the hole at tho old restaurant build
Ing was renewed yesterday.
Tho gaa raslt which Wna purchased
for TIA local fire department, which In
On display on tho figure OF Chinamnn
In tho window OF thn Bridgeport Hard
wnro company liz attracting interested
attention,
The srrsinn nf police court held SOS.
lertay waa -n'hcr busy, eight Offend
ers being chilled M. all charged with
drunkenness,
Yes, bridgeport ID still wet but IN
a matter Of about thirty four more
days, thia eendilien will he changed
following which WA will experience a
long dry spell,
The supper which Ia being given In
tho dining room Of the Ktrkwood PreR-
hyierian church this evening" promises
Ia no rnnuiar,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
DISTRICT MEETING
TO BE BIG AFFAIR

The district meeting of Improved Or-
der Of Red SIen. which will be held IN
the rooms OF the Fraternal hall on
North Fifth street tomorrow eVen11ls:
beginning at Z o'clock. will be one Oh
rhe biggest affairs Of this order held IN
this vicinity for some time. and large
number Of visitors from all OF the sur
rounding towns will be present. A class
of candidates will be led over the war
path and taken into the council OF the
chiefs by the team from the lodge OF
Dillonyale, who are reported to be os-
peclally we'll up on the work. The fea-
ture Of the affair will be the banquet
which will be served in the dining rooms
Of the building at the conclusion or the
evenings enjoyment. and plans nave
been made to accommodate several nun
dred guests.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
Fsned $50 and Costs,

The police have been working quiet
ly on the case OF the two false alssms
sent into the fire department stations
early Sunday morning by pulling box
No. Is at lis a. m. and box no. 10.
three blocks away at $3.50. and when
the department arrived at the scene
everything was quiet and nothing IN
sight.
They had an inklins Of who did tho
work. and last night at o'clock look
four men to headquarters. where upon
questioning the men ono Of them con-
fessed. He was Immediately tried be-
fore Mayor Ralston, who found him
guilty on both charges and fined him
$50 and costs. The police refused 70
<,iv1llge tho name OF the guilty party,
but it Is understood that he is vel!
known about town.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
SHADYSIDE u: II

The Aid Society Of the Methodist
church will serve its annual Easter sup
per in the dining room OF tho church
this evening. a most inviting menu is
cafeteria style. SO that patrons will pay
only for what they cot. Girls Of the
Camp Fire Club will have a candy booth
in connection with the supper. The
ladies will begin serving the supper at
$3.50 o'clock.
Tomorrow evening in the school audi
forum there will be mass meeting OF
citizens Of Shadyside which portends
much good for the entire town. The
purpose much good for the entire town.
The purpose OF the meeting Is 10 extend
the interest already expressed for q
community center here. r. Roseman'
Of Camp Sherman, an experienced COM
munity worker. will deliver an address
and Dr.. ]. c. Berry and Attorney c. E.
Undertake will also give short talks.
The congregation Of the Christian
church at business meeting on Monday
Benjamin. who has been preaching in
tho church the past three Sundays. Rev.
benjamin Is now completing his course
In Bethany College and will not move to
the parsonage until after the middle q
June.
Mrs. Charlotte Anshutz. Of somerton.
Ohio, Is spending the week here as a
friends.
Mr.. Workman. Of the Workman Real
Estate Agency. while in Bclalire Tues
day. purchased the Penn property on
West Forty-f!rst street which was sold
al auction 20 that the estate might be
settled. Tho confederation WAS s2l25.
Mr.. Albert Gulley. caretaker OF the
lincoln avenue school building, has
moved the largo Dorothy Perkins rose
bush which has stood for some time at
tho front corner. Of the grounds. This
Was done In preparation for the planting
Of tho memorial poppy ben designed in
honor Of the men who served from
Shadysidc.
The Endenvor Society OF the Christian
church hold q business session Tuesday
evening At the church. The resignation
Of Miss Elsie Ward was received with
served nearly two venrs as president Of
the orsaniza Ion and had been very eff
Client In tho office.
Men Of this community who have re-
turned from scrvIcn In tho army. navy.
marine and aerial divisions. arc Invited
In BollAire tomorrow evening. where de-
tails will be worked nut for the CAM
pnlgn for the Fifth or1.
q, W, Gents. Of Adams avenue. con-
tinues seriously III with conRsstion OF
tho lungs. Tho aged gentleman has
been sick about n wnck.
Directors Of tho Shadysidc Bank held
their regular business meeting yestcr-
day morning.
The Home Society Of the Christian
church viii meet this afternnrn at tho
home Of Mrs, William roft Of Lincoln
aptNue
In preparation for the Presbytery OF
tho RArnesville district that Is Ia he
held here next Monday and Tuesday. tho
local congregation ia having the Presby-
terrain church rrpapcred and repa!nted.
Most OF the 4ehouis In Mead ans York
toRrBhipa will elase tomorrow, 4
number Of local young women are
teachers In them and are already maxi
ing plana to attend various summer
nermals,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
Increase In Pars Monday.

The plans Of the Wheeling Traction
company call for the increaae in their
fares on the local street car limos TO be-.
ono effective on next Monday morning.
unless some action is taken TO en)oln
,hern against collecting the increase at
This time. aud sentiment IN the town Is
in favor Of doing anything that can pos-
siblv bs done TO prevent this proposed
increase. It is likely that the officials
will take up the matter Of employing
legal talent to look after the affairs OF
the city and they. in company with
number Of the officials Of the city, will
20 to Washington in the next couple or
days 10 present their side Of the con-
troversy TO thr interstate commerce
commission. Sentiment here seems 10
be tina, there would have been no Cd
lection TO an increase in the fares 10
81. cents or even four tickets FOR
quarter. but the objection OF all VINO
have expressed themselves IS to the one
hundred per cent increase which It ls
proposed TO make local people pay.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
Personals,

Ross Schranm. OF Belmont street Ia
Visiting with Columbus. Ohio. friends.
Mrs. Joseph Fink. OF Gravel Hill. is
visiting friends in Pittsburgh.
George Kl!pfcl. representative Of the
Fourth Federal Reserve Bank Of Cleve-
land, paid Bella!ro visit recently.
Jesse Landkrohn. of Jcwctt. has pur-
chased n bungalow on Gravel Hill and
will move his family 10 this city soon.
W. p. Lewis. OF Gravel Hill, left yes
tcrday for q visit Mt Hot Springs. Ark.
l.. Il. Hayward Is confined to his home
with illness
Miss Anita Mason, O tea cher in tho
Akron schools. Is visiting with hd:
mother. Mra. Q. z. Mason, on Rose Hill.
Harry Kish. OF Gravel Hill. has re-
turned home after a several months
"crvicc overseas on active duty. Klsh
enlisted in Youngstown. Ohio.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
Police Court Morning sssgion.

Several offenders appeared before
Mayor Ralston in police court yesterday
morning for hearing. Alex Jarvis.
charged with stealing junk. was found
guilty. and fined s2b and costa, which
he paid. Mauro Baolono, who was slash
cd in the chin by another Italian on
Sunday night near Main and Center
streets. was charged with carrying con-
cealed weapons and was flncd 500 and
costs. Andre Jackson, was assessed n
fino of SO and costs on drunk and
dlsordcrly charge. Nobo Conway. also
charged with drunkenness and disorder
~ conduct, was fined SO and costs. G.
F.. Scybold. who has purchased 80 LIB
erty Bonds from several persons In this
vicinity during tho past few weeks. was
given a preliminary hearing this morn
Ing, and bound over To the grand jury
under 81, 900 bond.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
MORE TROOP SA|L|NGS
NOW ARE. ANNOUNCED

WASHINGTON, April ie-Transport
Sailings were announced rs follows:
The transport Regina D'Italia, due st
New York April rs, has on board the
headquarters detachment: supply and
medical detachmcnts and Companies A.
3 and c Of the One Hundred and Four
tccnth Field Battalion. Signal Corps. and
81 casual companies for various states.
The transport Cape May. due at New
York April IS. is bringing the hcadquar-
ters and medical attachments A TO. +. In
elusive, OF the Sixteenth Engineers.
Thirty-ninth and Eighty-fourth compa-
MES, Transportation Corps and IS cas-
ual officers.
The transport South Pole Is due at
New York about April IS with a Few
casuals,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
Robert S. Mccormick,
Former Ambassador
To France, Is Dead

CHICAGO. April 16.-Robert Sander
son Mccormick. American diplomat ana
father Of United States Senator Meol!l
Mccormick of Illinois and Robert n.
Mccormick. ono of the editors OF the
Chicago Tribune. died Of pneumonia to-
day at his home in Hinsdale. suburb.
III health. which forced him to retire
as United States ambassador to France
in 1907. had been with him much Of tho
time since.
Mr.. Mccormick was born July Is.
.TS49, in Rockbridge county. Virginia,
the son of William S. Mccormick. who
with his brothers, Cyrus H, Sr.. and
Leander, shortly afterward came 10
Chicago. Members of this family. tho
Virginian grandfather. and especially
his eldest son, Cyrus, developed the
reaper from crude beginnings to the
great factor it afterwards became in,
farm life.
Robert S. Mccormick, educated at the
old Chicago university and the UntVe1-
sity Of Virginia. became collector OF
books and Napoleonic biographies ana
ctchngs.
70 Miss Katherine Medill. daughter OF
Joseph Medill. who founded the Tribune.
MIR. Mccormick served three years
as first secretary Of the United States
leca ton in London under Minister ROD
ert T. Lincoln.
In 1901 President Mckinley appoint
cd him minister to Austria to succeed
Addison c. Harrison. and during his
service the ministry was raised 70 an
amb assadorship. In 1908 President
Roosevelt transferred Mr.. Mccormick 10
be ambassador 10 Russia.
Mr.. Mccormick aided in gaining en-
trance TO Russia for the Associated
Press, which made possible a lifting OF
the veil which had kept events in hus-
STA from the rest Of the world.
During the Russo-Japanese war MI:
Mccormick handled the interests OF
Japan in Russia.
In 1905 Mr.. Mccormick was promoted
10 be ambassador to France, succeeding
General Horace Porter. The RUSSIAN
climate had undermined his health. ana
in 1907 his condition caused him to re-
tire.
In an address at farewell dinner
given In his honor by the American ciuo
at the Hotel Palais D'Orsey, MI. McCor-
mick advocated a world court to adjust
both military and commercial dlHer-
ences between nations.
In his declining health Mr. McCor-
mick was unable to withstand pneu-
monia. At his death the widow. MS Two
sons and a sister. Mrs. Samuel X. Jew
cit of Chicago, were beside him. -
brother, William G. Mccormick OF BAL
timore, also survives.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
moid TIN. Singing school,"

l.. Tho members Of Circle No. or inc
West bridgeport Methodist church VIII
hold Il musical in the church. TUESDAY
evening. April ~, Mt which tim" an fho
Time Singing School" will bn IL yea
pastor, Rev, Churlea Wingard' spoke y"
another g""d congregation lan' h'Eht. =.
Car, Kai,r.r' has riaced fine stock or
Faster llrwtrs in the rooms formerly
occupied ny tho employment Office on
South Fourth street.
Bcrnurd Burke has arrived mere on
T. short furluugh from Camp sherman
All city cmpl"y":. received '"o'F
semi-monthiy pay rhrchs yesterday
Eugene Humphrevillrr nne Of llu i"tHl
nail ,mrricrs, is confined In his nome
suffering with bronchitis
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
o~,.,,,. shop1d ne STOPPED,

Residents Of West Washington s1fee''
tho reer end Of whose property apu's
UPON the new street near the Elm schoot
building, claim that the place IS beihs
used as public dumping grounds TOT
old tin cans and various other uranus
of refuse. This matter should be looked
into by the officials and it Is proeaoie
that they will take action iHmedlaislS'
when the matter is brought TO their at
,spfin1
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
Naval Command
For Admiral Mayo

WASHINGTON. April i6.-Admira1
Henry r. Mayo. commander OF the Az
lantio, fleet throughout the war. has oeen
designated by Secretary Daniels as COM
mander In chief OF the United states
Meet" This order. which. 1t developed
today, was issued some weeks ago. does
not affect present disposition OF tho ma
tons naval forces. and Admiral Mayo
would be In supreme command only in
tho event that the three separate fleets
tho Atlantic. tho Paciic and tbs, -
atic-were brought together. q. II z
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
Retan Grooe1g Meeting.

The Retail Grocers Association of this
city. will hold their semi-monthly meet
in in the Board OF Trade rooms on
North Fourth street this evening. begin
ming ut $50 o'clock, and all Of the mem
bcrs are expected to present, as some
affairs Of Importance will be discussed.
All Of the hot mills at the LaughlIn
plant Of the American Sheet and Tin
Plate Company. will resume operations
on the first turn Monday. according to
q statement made yesterday. and it Is
probable that sufficient orders are now
on hands to insure continued operation
for some time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
n,sree Of poc ohontas 70 Meet,

The semi-monthly meeting of WinonS
Council Degree Of Tochontas Of this Guy
will be held in the lodge rooms OF inc
Fraternal hall on North Fifth street.
this evening. and there will certainly be
a large attendance of the members, seT'
craI matters Of considerable importance
to the order WILL he discussed and dis-
nosed Of, and a number Of candidates
will nrnhahlY DO Initiated,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
snuDer at Presbyterian Church.

The roast beef supper which is being
given in the dining room Of the First
Prcsbyt er1an church in Kirkwood. this
evening between the hours Of $50 and
$40 o'clock, under the auspices Of the
Ladies' Aid society OF the church Will
certainly be popular affair. Judging
by the large number Of tickets which
have already been disposed Of. These
ladies have a reputation for their cook
ing and service which always brings
them a good patronage.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
annraciated HOSPITALITY.

One Of the prisoners. who was CON
fined to the local Jail during the past
couple of nights, was very 7roluse III
the expressions of his gratitude to Inc
Officers on the police force, for lhelr
kindness and hospitality III him ana his
friends while they were the guests OF
thu. city. This expression WAS followed
by q request Ia order II basket or sano-
witches n few bottles Of beer. The sahu-
wishes were procured. but the order
for the beer WIS cancelled.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
R.zrar Continues sueceasful.

The annual floral bazaar which IS De-
ing continued at the Armory nail on
Boardway street. all this WceK' py INC
members Of the locdl lodge Of Modern
Woodmcn OF America, continues 10 NC
the mecca for the pleasure loving pun
lie, and the committee from tne looh''
who are In charge or tho hi'aIf' Ate
we'll pleased With tho patFonase'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-04-17
naaeoahoes Meeting Tomorrow.

The weekly meeting Of tho local tcnt
NJ Knights Of Maccabces, will be held
In tho rooms OF the Hcinlcin building.
tomorrow evening at TAO o'clock. and It
is believed tina, there Will be the usual
lorrc attendance Of thu members as il
Is very probable that several candidates
will be prcscn, TO receive tho degree,
OF the order.