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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-07
simple CEREMONY WILL MARK
MERPRESlDENTS SFUNERAL

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Jan. 7.-Col-
onel Theodore Roosevelt, twenty
sixth president of the United States,
who died at his home on Sycamore
Hill early yesterday, will be laid to
rest without pomp or ceremony. in
Young's Memorial cemetery in this
village, tomorrow afternoon. He will
be buried on knoll overlooking Long
Island Sound, plot which he and
Mrs. Roosevelt selected soon after he
left the White House.
In the words of the clergyman who
will conduct the funeraf service,
Americas most typical American
known in every corner of the earth,
will go to his grave as "quiet, dem
ocratic, Christian country gentle
man, beloved by his neighbors."
After prayers at the Roosevelt
home, at which only members of the
family will be present, the funeral
service will be held at at-12:45 o'clock
in Christ Episcopal church, the little
old frame structure where for years
the colonel and his family attended
divine worship.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-07
JUNIOR RED CROSS
TO HELP FURTHER
HEALTH CRUSADERS
Especial to The Pioneer.)

ST. Paul, Jan. THE Junior Red
Cross and the National Legion OF
Modern Health Crusaders, the chill
dren,s organization in the National
Tub berculosis assoei ation, have united
to further healt work in schools.
To this end the joint organizations
have set aside the month Of Febru-
ary as special health month and made
plans for launching a health tourna-
ment to begin February 9 and to
close May "a.
The tournament will be staged In
Minnesota during the period observed
nationally. Headquarters for the
Junior Red Cross in Minnesota are
located at 205 Essex building with
Miss Helen Harrison in charge OF
junior membership. The Minnesota
Public association, Old Capitol, st.
Paul, is the Minnesota representative
of the Modern Health Crusaders.
Every elementary class or school
In Minnesota will be eligible as com
batants." Supplies necessary for the
tournament may be obtained from
the Minnesota Public Health asso-
citation, Old Capitol, st. Paul.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-07
DIED FROM WOUNDS
SAYS OFFICIAL WIRE
OF SOL WAY SOLDIER

The first word since letter came
from France dated October 16, writ
ten by his sou, was received today in
a telegram from General Harris OF
Washington by John Thoren of Sol
way, stating that his son, Arthur c.
Thoren, died about November IA from
wounds received in action. 1t was
the first information concerning his
son since the only letter arrived.
With the receipt of the letter was
the statement that the brother, Ber-
thol, was still in the same company
and that they were both well. That
has been the only instance, Of com
munication, and the whereabouts OF
the second brother is proving mat
ter OF apprehension. The dead soldier
was a member Of the infantry and
was we'll known in Bemidji and high
1y esteemed by ali who knew him.
His age is given as 81 years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-07
No Flowers to Be Sent.

At the request Of Mrs. Roosevelt
no flowers will be sent. The altar
will be decorated only with laurel
placed on it for the Christmas season
Also in conformance with Mrs. Roose.
velt's wishes, there will be no music
and no eulogy. but only the simple
service of the Episcopal church, con
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. George f.
Talmage.
Cable messages and kilograms OF
coincidence, not only from fellow
countrymen of high and low degree,
but from distinguished citizens OF
many nations, were pouring into
Oyster Bay today by the hundred
All express heartfelt grief at the
passing of great man and deepest
sympathy for Mrs. Roosevelt, always
devoted to her distinguished husband
and one of his most trusted advisers.
The widow is bearing up bravely un-
der the h oskfoc 26 akafiFd-
der the shock of his sudden death.
coming so soon after that Of their
youngest son, Lieut.. Quentin Roose-
Welt. who lost his life in battle
with German airman last July.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-07
DRY OR WET? IS NOW CHIEF
QUESTION IN CALIFORNIA
nv L nited Press. }

Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 6.-When
the California legislature opened
here today chief interest centered
upon the action to be taken upon
the national dry" amendment.
Leaders of the "dry" forces claimed
a majority in both the senate and
house. The "drys' are stronger In
the house than in the senate, and
the "wets" dispute their claim to the
senate.
The republican state platform en-
dorses the "dry" resolution and Gov
ernor Stephens is for 1t.
A. resolution to make 1t unlawful
to belong to the I. w. w. probably
will be introduced.
After the session has continued for
thirty days there will be a thirty
day recess during which measures
will be studied. The entire session
is limited to one hundred days.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-07
BEMIDJI BOOMING.

Bemidji is booming in mid winter,
While there Monday not single man
did we see loafing around with arms
folded, waiting for job, but on the
contrary everybody as busy as money
bees in June--even the schools there
haven't got time to waste on the holi-
day season, but open for business
every day, except Christmas day,
Sunday and possibly Saturday, but
we are not sure on Saturday. Both
printing offices, the daily paper and
weekly, are unusually busy with job
work and advertising matter for Be"
midji's wide awake merchants, es-
pecially after Christmas, when every
thing is supposed to be at stand
still after the Christmas season---and
this seems to be the case with oil
other lines of business In the city OF
Bemidii, including the Red Cross
workers. Gully Advance. 49, .
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-07
HONORS AMERICANS
- (By United Press. J

= Paris, Dec Is. (By Mail. Paul
Andre. first president Of the Paris
court of appeal, expresses his senti-
ments on liberation Of Alsace-Lor-
raine thus:
"A Lorrainer from the annexed re-
gions, the son Of Moselle deputy
who, appealing to Right against its
violation, signed the famous protest
of 1871, have ali my life long felt
In my inmost heart, just as my com,
patriots on the other side of the
frontier, the painful and odious char,
acter of the barbaric deed, which had
handed us over like so much wal
booty, to a pitiless enemy
"All honour to the noble American
people, to whom Alsatians and Lor-
rainers owe 1T to have at last seen
the unregarded claims Of justice rise
and triumph over the arrogant ty'
ranny of brutal force"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-07
BEMIDN SOLDIER WAS.
, ABOARD STRANDED ship

4 When John Schon of 61S Fourth
street rtceived a Y. M. C. A. post card
from his son Walter, this morning,
the father learned for the first time
that his boy was aboard the hospital
vessel Northern Pacific which went
ashore on the shoals Of Fire Island
New Years day, where it required
four days for the wounded to be re-
moved to safety. The card merely
notified the parents of the young SOL
dier that he had arrived safely. Il.
Young Schon came home on the
ship from France. He is a member
of the fifth anti-aircraft unit and
Joined the military last spring, being
sent to the war zone.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-07
BERLIN Scene
|. Of DESPERATE
BATTL CIVIL |
GROUPS fight
Complete Anarchy Reigns and
Thousands of Workers Are
Fighting in Streets
HUNDREDS ARE FLEEING
CITY; WOMEN In BATTLE
Independent Socialists Issue 9
Lurid Proclamation; Join
One Of Factions
lBy United Press. }

Munich, Jan. Complete an
archy reigns in Berlin, according to
telephone message today. rs
Civil war has broken out between
the Spartacus forces and government
factions. Thousands Of workers are
fighting in the streets. The Spar
tacusians are reported to be holding
all the banks, and Karl Liebknecht
is reported personally leading the
Spartacusians.j
Hundreds are fleeing from the city,
and Copenhagen dispatches said the
women supporters Of both factions
are participating IN the street fight
ing in Berlin.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-07
NELSON FUNERAL,

Rev. o. P. Grambo officiated at the
funeral of Sam Nelson this afternoon
at the home in the Fifth ward, Mr..
Nelson died January 2, from .penu-
monia, following an attack of the
Spanish influenza. He was 80 years
old and unmarried. His parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ole Nelson, live in the Fifth
ward. The body was prepared for
burial at the Ibertson undertaking
parlors-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-07
CONSOLIDATION OF
OIL COMPANIES TO
BENEFIT THIS CITY

With the consolidation of the st.
Cloud Oil company with the North
western Oil company of Superior,
Wis, it means more important
point for Bemidji in the oil business,
for it will necessitate enlarged ia
cilities for this city, which will con
tinue under the management OF 4. r.
Jerrard, district manager for the St
Cloud interests.
The territory served out of the Be-
midi headquarters will be greatly
extended and to take care OF the In
creased business will require new
large and substantial warehouse,
which Will be erected In the spring.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-07
COUNTY POOR CARE
QUESTION FOR ACTION

At the recent county election, the
voters decided to change the method
of caring for dependent poor OF the
county and voted to change from the
present individual township care to
the general care of the county. This
will involve the erection of home
on a suitable site.
This will be an important matter
for the board Of commissioners, to
handle and no doubt will come up
for early discussion and action.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-07
sOCTALIST WING JONES.

94 Copenhagen, Jan. Z Independent
socialists have joined the forces OF
the Spartacusians in the civil war
now raging in Berlin, having Issued
the following proclamation: a
To-day final fight of the revoiu-
tion will be fought. g.. ..y
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-07
ROOD COMING HOME.

In an interesting letter to his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. C. Rood OF this
city, Clarence Rood, who is in mill
tary service in France states that he
expects to return to the good old
u, 8. A. this month.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-07
FALSE FIRE ALARM.

as Some hot ashes thrown from the
furnace of the Potato Products plant
into the snow outside caused smoke
and steam to arise and someone
turned in fire alarm this afternoon.
The department responded but It's
services were not needed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-07
COMMERCIAL CLUB TO
MEET TOMORROW NOON

The regular weekly luncheon by
the Commercial club will be held to-
morrow noon and the members are
urged to be present. There will be
several interesting talks and some
matters Of Importance are to come
up before the club for discussion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-07
SENATOR FAVORS ROAD
CONTROL WITH LEASES
By Raymond Clapper.

Omitted Press Correspondent
Washington, Jan. 7.--Goyernment
own ership of the railroads, the ROADS
to be leased to private operating com
panies, was advocated today by Sen
ator Cummings Of, Iowa. republican
Senator Cummings will be chair
man of the senate interstate COM
merce committee after March q.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-04
WERE FINE ADDRESSES
Bankers Enjoyed Abilene Mems
Talks at Meeting.

The report of the meeting of
group 4. Kansas Bankers Associa-
zion, in the Beloit Call says of the
address of Ames T. Rogers Of the
Abilene National:
Mr.. Ames Z. Rogers Of the Abb
lene National bank gave the morning
address and explained the Trade and
Bank Acceptance In mastery fash
ion. Having spent several years with
New York banks ana having there
studied the Acceptance, his address
was especially illuminating and with
his fund of humorous illustrations
would have been credit to city
banker of many times his years eX-
perience. He explained that when
| the Federal Reserve Act was passed
and acceptance credit was recognize
in this country that a new depart
ment i'm credit instruments was IN
troduced among trade, which hai
long been recognized and utilized Il
Europe and that there We're man
advantages TO be gained through TN
use Of this high grade commcrcia
paper.
In the evening was held the ban
qnet ana at the invitation of Mr. {
7. Bartleson toast master, Mrs. N
H. Malott, president Of the Citizen
bank Of Abilene toasted Group
This was particularly interesting an
entertaining and was lighted up b
numerous vivid story pictures, PAIN
able only by one with resources equ'
to those of Mr. Malott.'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-04
WILL THINGS ALL 60
SMASH ON DECEMBER ~?

on December II there Will be IN
unusual and ovcrbalanced collection
of six powerful planetary bodies III
the solar system grouped on one side
Of the sun. The pull of these planets.
Prof. Albert r. Porta believes viii
produce II gigantic sun spot, which
will explode the earth's volcanoes,
shake us with earthquakes aud
drown us IN floods He believes II
will pull from the sun the mightiest
sun spot or explosion Of gases ever
known to man.
While astronomers generally agree
with Prof. Porta as to the unusual
situation IN the heavens next month.
they do not admit the consequences
he predicts, and point out that neuriy
similar groupings Of the planets have
occurred before without producing
any cataclysm ON the earth How
ever. the argument will be decided
for us In few days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-04
WHEAT IN PRIME CONDITION
IS. d. Flora Reports Bright Outloo''
az Opening of Winter.

Kansas now wheat Is going hto
the winter season IN the prime Of
condition. according to the latest
weekly report by $. u. Flora, federal
meteorological la Topeka. Mean
while. the report states. delay Of
ihreshlug due "a the coal shortage
ana dampncss Of the stncks. con
Times IN the northwestern counties
of the state, causing heavy LOSSES Ia
many farmers The report says;
Wheat still retains is healthy
green color aud continues to gorw
though slowly In the western third
il is stoollng nicely and Is IN the best
Of condition to 90 into the winter
In many central aud eastern counties
The crop Is somewhat short and
needs more moisture. but It's condl'
lion generally Is above the average
Of what might bee expected this time
of the year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-04
Thorne-Schwendner.

A quiet wedding took place at 3
o'clock Thanksgiving day at the
home of Mr. Fred Thorne Of Wood
bine. when his daughter Miss Ru-
bena Thorne was united in marriage
with Mr.. Theodore Schwendner, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Schwendner
of Enterprise. Rev. X. G. McCollum
Of the Nazarene church performed
the ceremony.
Mrs Anna Spellman of Woodbine
played the wedding march and the
bride and groom stood beneath 4
white bell draped in pink during the
ceremony The bride wore tailored
suit Of navy blue and carried no
bouquet.
Only few close friends and inn
mediate relatives of the young people
were present Wedding dinner was
served before the ceremony.
The bride and groom are both wei
known in their communities ane
their friends will wish them mucl
happiness. Mr. Schwendner is pro
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-04
SAYS BE READY"
GEN. MARTIN NOTIFIED LOCAL
GUARDS TO BE PREPARED
Telephone Message Yesterday 10
Lieutenant Ross Indicated
Possible Call-Equqip-
ment Here.

= 4 telephone message from Topeka
30 Lieut.. Ernest Ross, In command
Of the local company of the Kansas
National Guard, was received Sun
day from Adjutant General @. !. MAJ
tin, advising him TO hold the troop
in readiness TO respond 10 call, on
Il few hours notice, should one be
issued.
The company Is ordered to report
for drill Tuesday night and equip
ment is arriving steadily. Twenty
boxes are now awaiting 10 be un-
packed. Ammunition. rifles, blankets.
signal and kitchen equipment and
saddles are here. The horses have
not yet been shipped. There are -
picked men in the troop, and several
overseas service men. one of whom
is Capt. +. II. Grigg who Is In com
mand Of the company but Is out Of
town at present.
General Martin did not give any
definite information AS to when the
company might be called or say posi-
lively that 1t would be called but ne
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-04
CAMP FUNSTON cONSERvES
Use Wood In Kitchen Ranges-Give
Fuel to Army City.

4 further reduction in fuel con
sumption at Camp Funston was ~
nounced today. The number Of
heating units In operation was re-
duced from four to three. effecting a
further saving IN coal ~ $500 day.
Mai. II. A. Kroner, camp executive
officer. stated that wood is being
burned In all Kitchen ranges IN the
camp to conserve coal Major Gen
ernl McGlachm. commandant. ro-
day issued M order that the civilian
population Of Army city may cut
wood in the ravines Of the reserva-
lion. The town. which is on the east
edge Of the reservation. IS said to be
practically out of coal The dwind-
ling coal supply Of the Union Pacific
here was augmented by the arrival
of seventeen carloads.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-04
ACT QUICKLY
Do the right thing at the right

DO the right thing at the right
time
Act quickly in time Of danger.
In time Of kidney danger, Doan's
Kidney Pills are most effective.
Ask your neighbor!
Plenty Of Abilene evidence Of
their worth.
Mrs. j. ID. Walters. 81 w. LIST ST,
Abilene. says: My back was very
sore and painful some time ago and
when l stopped l had dizzy spells
and would stagger. There were
little spots before my eyes. My
Kidneys didn't act right felt lame
an dtired in the morning. | knew |
had kidney trouble and began tak'g
Doan's Kidney pins. ] used several
boxes of Doan's and they relieved
the trouble and from the benefit
received. l am pleased to recon-
mend them"
Price zoe. at ali dealers. Don
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Walters had. Foster Milburn
Co. Mfrs. Buffalo. \. Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-04
ROOSEVELT FUND $500
Drive is Over With Small Return
From The County.

The Roosevelt Memorial fund drive
has ended and the treasurer, W. =
Grigg. reports that about $500 was
contributed by Dickinson county
The quota was $4,000 The largest
contributor was Mr. Grigg who gave
$40. No other contributor 50 far Us
known. gave more than 50, even the
strongest Roosevelt supporters feel
ing that this was enough. The
cause was good but the demand ON
peoples pocketbooks with the high
prices for everything aud going high
err has put damper on drives" of
every sort Home folks are going
to have a chance now for a while.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-04
OPENING NEW ROAD BIDS
Commissioners Have Hard Surfaced
Figures on Hand.

The bids for the sections Of hare
surfaced roads advertised 10 be open
I'd today are IN the hands Of ih'
county commissioners. The bid
were received to > o'clock this NJ
lernoon ana viii he considered n
this meeting ~ the board, They
cover the Abilene. Detroit Golden Bel
road aud the old Trails road fcu
miles east from Hope and are foi
brick, concrete or bituminous macl-
dam.
Two bids were received for the
house on the county farm Bon
were rejected
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-04
p. II. ROVER ARBITRATOR
Bert Eye Asks Damages From A.
falfa Milling Company.

Bert Eye has iiled a petition Tor
damages against the Denver Alfabi
Milling company Of Kansas for IN
mrIes received last August which he
declares totally disabled his left arm
and hand Ills arm was caught IN "
belt while he was employed ut the
alfalfa Mill lie asked that an ar
bitrator be appointed to hear ihe
ease and name the damages 20 whien
he Is entitled.
T.. II. Roger was appointed arbi-
traitor hy Judge Il. L. King
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-04
DiehI-Ramsey.
Howe-Murray.

wednesday morning at st. MI
chael's church occurred the wedding
Of Miss Loretta Howe 10 Mr.. Francis
hurry of Abilene. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Father DAILY. The
bride was attended by Miss Leah Fox
and Thos. Mccormick was best man.
The bridal party marched In to the
strains of Memberships wedding
march, palyed by Mrs. Henry Wadlck'
who also played II Love You Truly.
The bride wore suit of navy blue
tricotine with feather hat and gloves
to match and carried large bouquet
Of pom pom chrysanthemums. The
bridesmaid wore coat dress y
brown Ottoman with large picture
hat. fur neckpiece and gloves to
match and carried large bouquet OF
chrysanthemums The groom and
best man wore suits Of navy blue
serge
After the ceremony the bridal
couple went to the home of the brides
parents. Mr.. ana Mrs. r. f. Howe
where nm elaborate four course break
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-04
DICKINSON MEN ON ALL.sTArE
Roy Carver, Abilene and Leo Green,
Solomon For AIl-Star Team.

Two Dickinson county men have
been chosen for the Kansas confer
ence all-star football elevens. Roy
Carver, an Abilene man In Baker was
selected by the Kansas City star as
end for the all-star Kansas Confer
ence aud given honorable mention
by The Capital. Leo J Green.
Solomon was selected by both papers
from the Baker team as halfback on
the mythical eleven,
This Is a rare honor for the local
men and Dickinson county Is the
only one which may claim two play
crs 10 receive the distinction this
year
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-04
Campbell Goodwin.

A quiet wedding took place ~ the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Il. Campbell
Thanksgiving Day. when their daugl-
ter. Miss Josephine was married 70
Mr.. John Goodwin. The occasion was
a double celebration as the annual,
family reunion for Thanksgiving day
was also held aud all members of the
family were home except Mrs. ora
Cravath Of Bakersfield. Cal. AT !
o'clock. to the strains of Mendels-
sohn's wedding march, played by NJ.
s. W. Campbell, the bridal party
came into the parlor, which WIS
beautifully decorated with potted
chrysanthemums. and Rev. Troy +.
Bess. Of the Christian church. per-
formed the ceremony, using the ring
service. A four course dinner was
served following.
The bride was dressed in a going
away" suit Of French blue silvertone
ana wore Il corsage bouquet Of bridal
roses.
Both bride and groom are well
known in Abilene; Mr.. Goodwin hav-
ing been in business here for sewers
years. and Mrs. Goodwin teacher in
the public schools of Abilene. foi
some time. being principal of the Lin
coin school the past two years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin left on the
afternoon train for wedding trip IN
California ANA will be at home in Abb.
lcne after February 10.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-04
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR UNFIT"
Senator King Would Have Justice
Bureau Handle Aliens.

Washington. Nov 20. Charging
that the Department Of Labor was 90
"honeycombed with Bolsheyism that
il was "unft' to administer the law
providing for deportation Of radical
aliens. senator King, Democrat, ttah'
announced today that he had prepared
for Introduction Monday Il bill trans
ferring enforcement Of this law to the
Department of Justice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-04
Asks Damages OF $40.

w. II. Iiggett Of Harrington asks
STAG damages for repairs to a truck
smashed in collision last Septem-
Der from w. T. Wilson. owner Of the
other car in the accident.
Liggetts truck was driven by
Fred Earhart ana Wilson'S ear by
Albert Sandel, The case is trans
cript from Justice Crary's court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-04
CHARGED GRAND LARCENY
Herington Man Arrested For Theft
of Tools.

Don Murphy Of Herington is in
jail here following his arrest ON the
charge Of grand larceny. for the
theft of Il suitcase cotaining tools.
Preliminary hearing was held in
Herlngton and Murphy's bond was
fixed ut $1,000