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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-27
RABELAIs PROVED A PROPHET
Events Recorded, In Tale for the
Nursery, Have Now Become
Assured Facts.

When Pantagruel took leave Of the
good Gargantua, his royal father. and
took shipping at the port of Thalassa
for Catay, in upper India, he completed
in four months the voyage which 1t
took the Portuguese three years to
complete, says the Christian Science
Monitor. Many leagues then lay be-
tween father and son, but they COM
municated. That is the point in turn
ing over the leaves Of the cures book
at this hour, when the dream Of the
dominion CT the air, which has haunted
the imaginations Of men for centuries,
has come true. Pantagruel, busily
making purchases at the fair some
where In Asia, hears joyful cheer
and sees that one Of his fathers ad-
vice boats has arrived-"that Ship was
light as a Lark, so that 1t seem'd rather
to fly on the Sea than to SAIL"
Pantagruel asked Malicorn, the bear.
er Of dispatches, whether he had Con-
zal. the heavenly messenger. ayes.
Sir, here it is swadled up in this Bas-
ket.' 1t was q grey Pigeon which Pan
tagruel caus'd to be undressed and q
white Ribbon ty'd to its Feet. The
Pigeon presently flew away and In
two hours it compass'd the air, and
Gargantua, hearing it had white rib
bon on, was joyful and secure in his
sons welfare" That Is Rabelais' lit.
tie story, tale for the nursery, but
with all the potentialitles which, In the
fullness of time. have been realized.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-27
AND, BON HoMME COUNTY, s. D. THURSDAY MARCH - 1919

The term of circuit court adjourned
last week until May 9th, after try
ing three civil cases. Several of the
civil cases were settled out of court.
and none of the criminal cases were
called. The case Of Catherine Stern
hagen VS.. Louis Kosel and AL. Scott
was tried and verdict found for the
defendants. Some time ago Mr..
Kosel's~ barn was burned, and AL.
Scott of Mitchell was called with his
blood hounds to run down the incendi-
ary. TIE dogs followed trail to
the Sternhagen home, and Mrs. Stern
hagen alleged that the fright caused
by the dogs rushing into her yard
frightened her so badly that she sus-
tanned permanent injuries. The case
was tried before and a judgment of
$500 awarded to the plaintiff, but it
was appealed and new trial granted,
which resulted as above stated The
case of W. G. Muller vs. c. M. & St.
P. Ry. Co., in which Mr. Muller
claims damages for a delayed ship
ment of car load of lambs. wss
cs4led, but at the request of the
plaintiff the case was put off until
the adjourned term. The re-trial Of
Herman Wakes. charged with the
murder of his wife, was also to have
been tried at this term. but one of
the material witnesses for the prose-
cution is now in California. and a
postponement was therefore asked by
the prosecuting attorneys. 1t was
therefore decided to hold an adjourned
term in May to clean up the calendar.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-27

having sound record for business in
tegrity. Mr.. Wittmayer took posses
sion Immediately, but is home taking
care of the busfness here until his
successor arrives. c. F. Bis good
business man, a good mixer and in a
town like Washington Springs will be
right at home. Chris has had his eye
on that city for some time, and very
nearly closed a deal there recently,
whereby he would have started the
third hardware store. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wittmayer came to Trip five years
ago and thru his activity as manager
of the F. H. Carpenter Lumber Co.'S
interest, the firm built their fine
brick home here. The family has
made many friends on all sides and
will be greatly missed when they are
gone. Mrs. Wittmayer has been ac-
lively engaged in the Junior Red
Cross work and has devoted consider
able of her time to the work. She
also has been active in church work.
Their two boys Howard and Raymond
are town favorites. Bright, energet-
ic young men are an asset to any
community and Tripp's loss is Wes-
sington Springs gain. The Ledger
joins their many friends here in wish
ing them abundant success in their
/ new home.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-27

Bob Schaber, skipper of the good
ship Hudsonite." has gone at it
with characteristic vigor to put over
the splendid Memorial to the South
Dakota Men who served in the Great
War, and he seems to have enlisted
the enthusiastic support of Governor
Norbeck in the patriotic enterprise.
"Pete and Bob'' make combination
that spells success. The people of
South Dakota will make no niggardly
response to the appeal for funds to
erect memorial that shall always
stand as testimonial to the love of
South Dakotans for her peerless men.
The great drive for the purpose will
be made during the week ending Upon
Memorial day and everyone, young
and old, will be given the privilege
of giving their free will offering. !,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-27

Aliens living in this country will
be hit hard by the income tax law.
All aliens who have not taken out
their first naturalization papers will
be required to pay IL per cent of
their earnings, and no exemptions al
lowed. The only way that they can
avoid paying the tax is to take out
their first papers, or file blanks
showing that they will take them out
as soon as possible. This will work
no great injustice, as those who have
come here with the intention of be-
coming citizens can protect Them
selves. and those who have come here
simply to fatten off from our resource
es ought to be taxed out of the coun-
try.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-27
From the Hutchinson Herald.

From the Hutchinson Herald.
Miss Nellie Maxwell, who has been
visiting at the Foley home, went out
with Ed. Bray Monday for visit.
Henry C. Schorzman sold $4,000
worth of fat steers to Jacob j. Han.
del, the price being 5000 per head.
No wonder beef is so high when farm.
ers can get such prices for steers.
The James river congregation gave
farewell surprise on Monday night
of this week at the Gust Gunderson
home in honor of Mr.. and Mrs, H. G.
johnson who are leaving for their
new home at Newell, S D.
DR.. and Mrs. M. H. Clagett arriv-
ed last Friday and are located at the
Schenk hotel until their household
goods arrive 1t has been thirteen
years since Dr.. Clagett left Memo,
going back to his old home in Ken
lucky for few years, but the last
eight or ten years have been spent in
Gregory county.
In spite Of the bad weather Friday,
Gall and Meyers report good sale at
Harvey Bariell's, but we suppose
Meyers made his big money Saturday
when he sold the Cross farm at auc.
tion to Herman Rames at $115 pei
acre. the total for the land alone be-
ing $18, 745. 90, there being over 16(
acres. The total Of that sale must
have been close to $25, 10000, stock
machinery and all.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-27

ssa -
passed through Tyndall Monday morns
ing on his way To- California where
he will spend several weeks taking q
vacation and enjoying the climate Of
the Pacific coast.
Miss Hulda Lehr is now deputy
clerk OF courts, she having accepted
that position and commenced work the
fret of the week Miss Marie Aus
terra, who has been deputy for the
past two years, has decided to remain
in California, we understand.
Hon. Jas McCollum last week sold
his farm eight miles south of Tyndali
to Paul jacobson, the consideration
being $125. 90 per acre Possession
will not be given until next year.
We have not learned what Mr.. Nc
Collum Expects to 90 after leaving
the farm.
Prof. w. A. Thompson informs US
that he has accepted position as su-
perintendent of schools at Webster,
S. D. The professor filled this posi-
tion for-teven years prior to his com,
ing to Tyndall The fact that the
school board of that city have seen fit
to again seek his services speaks
highly for Mr.. Thompson as an edu-
Gator.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-27

The big debate held in Boston last
week in which Senator Lodge criticis-
ed the provisions of the constitution
Of the league of nations, and Presi-
dent Lowell of Harvard College de-
Tended it. did not materially strength
en- the support of the constitution.
After arguing in defense of the
league MIR. Lowell admitted that the
constitution was every defective in
its drafting, and easily misunder-
stood,' and characterized it as an ex-
pertinent in open diplomacy. He ad-
vocated the insertion of clauses in
the covenant permitting Withdrawals
from the league on reasonable notice;
provisions upho!ding the Monroe doc
trine; and making it perfectly clear
that immigration and tariff problems
are to be regarded as purely internal
affairs. This doesn't dovetail with
the Presidents demand that it be ac-
cepted without change q Even w. ].
Bryan endorses the general principle
of a league. but suggests several
changes that must be made.
But suppose we take still higher
authority and quote from President
Wilson himself. On May 6, 1914,
at the unveiling of the Barry monu-
ment he said: Every man who
worthily stands in this presence
should examine himself and see
whether he has the full conception of
what it means that America should
live her own life. We cannot form
alliances with those who are not gaz-
ing our way; and in our might and
ajesty and in the confidence and
defniteness of our own purpose we
need not and we should not form alli-
ances with any nation in the world.
Those who are right, those who study
their consciences in determining their
policies, those who hold their homo,
higher than their advantage, do not
need alliances. When we 60 out
from this presence we ought to take
this idea with US that we, too, are de.
voted to the purpose of enabling
America to live ner own life. to b
the justest. the most progressive,
the most honorable, the most enlight'
ened nation in the world. !"
Now the president tells US that w
should form. an autocratic alliance
with the whole world, an alliance
ruled by an appointive council of nin'
men, of which this countrv has one
and which holds authority to regulat
the direction of our gaze in nationa
affairs. An alliance in which, a
Senator Baveridge says, Europe AM
Asia furnish the liabilities and Amer
let The assets.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Jones arrived
from Wall last Sunday to visit their
son Ray, northwest of town.
John F. Hirsch sold two pianos on
Monday of this week one tc George
Newell and the other to Mrs. Sabatka.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scholl, parents Of
.s,iirs. Henry Wenzlaff, were here this
week, returning to their home in Ar
mour Wednesday.
Mrs. Chas. Cobb and daughter,
who have been visiting friends here
and at Wagner, will return to their
home in Frederick, S. D.. tonight.
MIR. Lundeen. who has recently re-
turned from the service in France.
stopped off here Sunday to visit his
wife's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. |,
Patten, while on his way to his home
in Montana.
Mrs. Minnie Keeling, who has been
staying with her mother, Mrs. w. c.
Grant since the :satn of her father
several weeks ago, went to Parketon
Sunday and from there will return to
her home in Max, N. ID
The last number of the lecture
course was given last Friday evening
by the Saxophone Sextette. 1t prov
ed to be an entertainment of excep-
tional merit, every member of the
sextette being an artist, and it was q
rare treat to every lover of good mu-
sic. The contralto soloist was espec-
tally pleasing to the audience. The
numbers were all heartily encored,
and the responses were liberal.
DR.. H. J. G. Koobs, the member
from Bon Homme county of the Sun
shine Highway executive committee,
attended meeting of the committee
at Aberdeen last week. Arrange
ments were made to order the mark
ers for the highway. which will be
put in in short time. The organi.
cation for pushing the construction is
now completed for North and South
Dakota. and arrangements were made
to organize through Nebraska. Kansas
and Oklahoma 80 as to begin opera
tions in those states this year.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-27

The committee on organization in
the new congress will establish some
new precedents in the selection of
committees. Congressman Chistoph-
erson Of this state. a new member.
has been slated for place on the ju-
dietary committee. one Of the most
important committees in congress,
and one that has heretofore been
made up of old members.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-27
EXCHANGE NOTES

From the Trip Ledger.
The Ledger overlooked the matter
of the recent marriage Of Chris FREEZER
and Miss Emma Tiede, daughter of
David Tiede, the marriage having
been solemnized at Scotland by the
Congregational minister. they have
moved onto the place recently vacat-
ed by Emanuel FREEZER.
c. F. Wittmayer has purchased
half interest in the hardware firm of
Johnson & Heberlein at Washington
Springs. The store is a good one.
doing an excellent business. the for
mer frm being well established and
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-27

The supreme court has upheld the
findings of the commission appointed
to investigate the matter of interest
collected by Charles B. Cassill on
state funds while he was acting as
state treasurer. The commission
found that the amount of interest so
collected was $32. 094, which, with
interest, would now amount to nearly
$50, 600. Mr.. Cassill now lives in
California and will be asked to re-
fund.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-27
From the Tyndall Tribune.

From the Tyndall Tribune.
Mrs. F. Kniffen was a passenger
for Scotland this morning where she
is spending the day visiting friends.
Hon. Geo. W. Snow, of Springfield
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-27
LOCAL NOTE

Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Jones arrived
from Wall last Sunday to visit their
son Ray, northwest of town.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-15
WHAIEY-SNlITH.

: One of Bemidji's popular young
ladies was married this morning in
St. Bartholomew Episcopal church,
Rev. George 'Backhurst officiating,
when Miss Olive Whaley and Julius
Smith OF the Northern National
bank were united in sacred bonds.
The happy couple was attended by
Miss Ella C. Laqua and F. w. Eber-
lein, their parents and few friends.
Quite as surprise to the bride,
who has been such a useful worker
in every branch Of church work, the
organist, Mrs. q. r. Sanborn, sudden
ly appeared after the benediction
and beautifully rendered the wedding
march on the church pipe organ. A.
ter signing the registers in the ves-
try the bridal party Joined into pro-
cession and marched out to the wait
ing cars, while the organ pealed forth
it's joyous notes; the sun shone
brightly and showers of rice des-
cended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith left on the
9:40 train for Duluth and points
east, where they will spend ten days,
then return to take up their residence
in Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-15
NEW NYMORE WATER
WELL AWAITS CONTRACT
FOR WORK TO BEGIN
Twelve-Inch Pipe Will Be
Used; Minimum Capacity
200 Gallons Minute

All that remains to be done for in
:stallation Of the proposed water well
for Nymore is draw>the contract for
, the work between the city and the
contractor for the improvement OF
Bemidji's water wells, and when this
is done, the contractor now nearing
his finished work on the Bemidji
wells. work will begin on the we'll
for the Fifth ward.
The new well will cost approxi-
mately $4,000 to sink, and will be
not less than twelve inches in d.
-ameter, with a minimum capacity of
200 gallons per minute and equipped
with one of the pumps on one OF the
former wells OF Bemidji now practi-
cally out of service.
With the drilling of the we'll, wat
ser mains will be laid for distance
OF two blocks. A line will be laid
to the business district and line
will also be laid to point near the
rev Lincoln school, the main being
six inches.
The CONSTRUCTION will be superin-
tended by the city engineer and
when completed the test will call for
a 70-pound pressure.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-15
RETURNED SOLDIERS
LINE UP FOR BONUS
BLANKS OF SERVICE
American Legion Post Reesivei
Limited supply; Practic-
- ally Exhausted -

American Legion headquarters
were busy place last evening, re-
turned soldiers lining up In true mill
tary form to receive their bonus ap-
plication blanks which are to aid
them in securing the SIS month, al
lowed by Minnesota for each month
they were in service.
While the Legion was the first to
receive the blanks, every returned
soldier, Notwithstanding whether ne
is a member, is being supplied with
the applications until the supply is
exhausted, which will in all probable
ity be today.
The soldiers are advised to use
great care in making out the appli-
cations because of numerous mistakes
which have caused return of blanks.
All questions which are not answered
are to be stricken out, this indicat-
ing that none have been overlooked
by the applicans.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-15
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POPULAR YOUNG LADIES
OF BEMIDu. BRIDES
BACKUS-HARTNESs.

A pretty home wedding took place
this morning at 8 O'Clock at the home
Of G.. D. Backus, 500 Minnesota ave-
nue., when Miss Helen ;Backus became
the bride of Joseph Hartness Of Iowa
City, Iowa. The service was read by
Rev. Blaine Lambert, pastor OF the
Methodist church in the presence OF
a few intimate friends.
The home was prettily decorated
with autumn leaves, roses and other
foliage, and the bride was attired In
white with a corsage of white roses.
: The wedding breakfast was served
at the Hotel Markham, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Hartness left at noon for Du-
luth, thence to Minneapolis, thence
to Green, Iowa, to visit the groom's
family, then on to Iowa City where
he Is ass pciated with the johnson Alb
stract company Of that city.
Those present at the ceremony
were the father of the bride, G. D.
Backus, Miss Vera Backus, Mrs. Eu-
gene VoiKt, Brookings, S. D., and Lu'
uncle; Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Denu, Mr.
and Mrs. R. l.. Given, Mrs. Paul
Yaple, Miss Arvilla. Kenfield, Miss
ECapitola Stewart and her mother
Mrs Stewart, G.: w. Ferrel and Rev
and Mrs. Lambert. t.. - -
TIE. wedding. bore q tfnge Of 70:
nance. The new bride, during tht
summer, visited her sister, Mrs
Voigt, then a resident of Iowa City
and met her husband. ,>,. ... .:..,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-15
STATE FIRE MARSHAL
AND CHIEF DEPUTIES
COMING NEXT TUESDAY
So Notifies Chief Charles Daily
of Fire Department; State
Prevention Drive

Charles Daley, chief OF the Be-
midji fire department, has received a
communication from the office Of
the state fire marshal. St. Paul, Of
which the writer, George H. Nettle-
ton, ts the head, in which he states:
"This department is planning ON
holding number OF fire prevention
meetings in various towns through
out the state during the next few
months and It has been decided to
hold the first one in Bemidji on Tues
day.. October 21. On that day the
writer and at least ten or twelve
deputy and special deputy fire mar
shals will visit your city for the pur-
pose Of making general inspection
Of the business section Of the town,
speaking to the children in the pub
lie schools and holding a mass meet
ing In the evening at the city hall or
some theatre, to which the public
will be invited. Your local CONNER
cial club has been requested to pro-
vide quarters for the night meeting.
1T is desired to have you and the
other four members Of your local fire
prevention committee, consisting Of
Messrs. Essler, Falls, Winklesky and
Smith, and also as many of the men,
bers of your fire department as can,
accompany the deputy fire marshals
in making inspections Of the towns.
1--WE hope to interest as many as
possible in this work and it will be
good experience for your men, as
the instruction they receive Will be
most beneficial to them in making
further, inspections.
II would suggest that you calf
meeting Of the members OF the fire
prevention committee and the men,
bers Of the fire department sometime
this week and urge every man who
possibly, can to be on the Job at $3.50
O'Clock Tuesday morning, October Fl
for the purpose Of cooperating with
this office in this work.
"You may designate the meeting
place yourself and will get in touch
with you the first thing Tuesday
morning.
Assuring you that your assistance
in this matter will be greatly appre-
ciated.",
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-15
NO ACCIDENTS SLOGAN
OF NORTHERN PACIFIC

From October 18 to 81 the acci-
dent prevention drive will stage an
accident prevention drive, to instill
into the employees of the Northern
Pacific the lessons of practices that
will greatly reduce all dangers.
"a chain is no stronger than its
weakest link" says the announcement
of the campaign and known weak
links should be strengthened as soon
as possible. "No accidents is the
slogan of the drive and it is being
heard in the Bemidji, section o. the
Northern Pacific.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-15
NATIONAL GUARD CO.
y. FOR THIS CITY HAS
RHlNOWS SUPPORT
Cheering Report Brought Back
by E. H. Denu; Looks
Like Certainty

e. H. Denu, manager Of the Be-
midji Pioneer Publishing company,
arrived home this morning from a
business trip to st. Paul and Mime
Eapoais,, and breught back the cheer
ingAinformafion that Bemidji ~ be-
in8 Kiven serious consideration as q
location for a company of infantry In
the Minnesota National guard, ne
bringing that word from Adjutant
General Rhinow, head Of the state
military department.
$ It was stated that Eveleth had con-
teml1,ated q company and armory OF
the National Guard but had neglected
to take advantage of the fact and that
Bemidji was next in line for the
honor.
If Colonel Buckstaver recommends
the formation of the unit in Bemidji
it will be endorsed by Adjutant Gen.
eral Rhin0W, as he stated he would
do, and Bemidji will have one of the
best military organizations in the
state and one of which the military
authorities might we'll be proud.
Timber for officers Of the proposed
company were mentioned and it was
then that General Rhinow evidenced
a knowledge of Bemidji. He stated
that only service men would be con-
sidered and mention was made Of
Lieut.. Thomas Swinson, Lieut.. Clar-
ence X. Foucault, Capt. Hal Huff
man, N. E. Given, vice commander
of the American Legion post here;
C. l.. Pegelow, and several other serv-
ice men.
Mr.. Denu was in the Twin Cities
on business mission and took occa-
sion to cal upon General Rhinow,
and Colonel Buckstaver is expected
to come to Bemidji this week and
look over the possibilities.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-15
SNEAK STEALS WAGON
GEAR FROM MARKHAM

Someone stole wagon from the
rear of the Markham hotel. 1t was
used in the winter to haul. shavings
for the hotel. The big shaving box
is still there, but the running gear is
gone. In today's issue of The Pho
neer is advertising for another wag-
on, but the party who has the stolen
running gear is requested to return
same at once. Yes, there is someone
who knows who has it. Last year
"a sleigh was taken from the same
place, but was returned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-10-15
RED LAKE FARMER
HAS CELERY, TOBACCO

Bemidji has often heard of the
wonderful crops grown in Beltrami
county, but when E. C. Mcdonald
brought into The Pioneer office a
bunch of splendid celery raised by
Albert Smith. a farmer residing at
the northwest corner OF Upper Red
Lake, it sort of had the Pioneer rep
resentative floored.
Mr.. Mcdonald also reported that
Mr.. Smith had a fine tobacco crop
and intended to make some cigars
which would be circulated among his
friends, the smokes" guaranteed to
be pure leaf and not of the "doc-
tOred' brand.