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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-19
committee Named to COOPER
ate With City Council and
Park Commission
BLACKDUCK CITIZENS
COMPLIMENT BEMlDJI
Well Known Boosters Will Be
in Charge of N. M. D. A.
Convention i'm June

} Following a movement, which was
started by the city council to save
the Ruggles timber on the east snore
of Lake Bemidji and secure this TIM
. bered tract as one of the greatest at
fractions for the tourists, who come
to this vicinity during the summer
months, the Bemidji Civic and Com
merce association, at it's regular
meeting following the MONDAY lun-
cheon on Wednesday, voted to name
a committee of three members OF the
association, to cooperate with the
city council and the Park Commits
sion in purchasing the tract.
Attorney E. E. Mcdonald, who mas
always been an advocate OF securing
this site for park purposes, outlined;
the proposition to the association ana
made several suggestions for the as
ISOLATION to follow in this project.
Mayor L. F. Johnson, state: forest
surveyor, stated that he had surveyed
the land and knew the exact details.
He also made several suggestions
which will be of aid in putting, over
the deal.
Fire Inspection, Topic.
r, H, e. Reynolds, chairman of the
+ fire insurance commit uIeported
that the committee appointed to in
spect the risks in the block in which
interested, are doing good work AMI
that the suggestions made by the
committees during the inspection are
being carried out in most instances.
The new council will take action on
the matter of inspection of the cleo
trio wiring and secure an inspector
to do the work. Power to enforce
the state fire laws will be given to
Erie Chief Daley upon his appoint
ment as deputy state fire marshal.
Charles Hayden and E. L. Oberg
of Blackjack were called upon to
speak. Each stated his pleasure to
be present at the meeting and COM
.mended Bemidji's Ego get 'em" quail
ties, and expressing desire to see
Bemidji secure the Ruggels timber
tract as park.
Visitor Notes Progress.
DR.. Strand of St. Paul, who has
watched Bemidji grow for the past
nine years and who has not been a
visitor here for about five years, was
called upon and responded. He spoke
of the wonderful community spirit
shown in Bemidji and the new build
ings and streets which have been
builded in this city since his last
trip here DR.. Strands praise for
Bemidji was very emphatic and this
city should glow with pride to be
spoken of so we'll.
Will Be Success.
The entertainment. committee. ap-
pointed to have charge of the ar
rangements for the annual meeting
of the Northern Minnesota Develop
ment Association to be held at Be-
midi in June of this year, was an
nounced as follows: D. S. Mitchell,
B.4W, Lakin, Charles S. Carter, F. s..
-Lycan, Eugene Berman, Earle Bar
ker, T. C. Bailey and T. J. Burke.
The publicity committee for the
meeting is composed of H: z. Nit
y chell, E. H. Denu and H. l.. Huffman.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-19
STATE INSURANCE MEN
MAY CONVENE HERE

G.. 0. Young OF minneapolis,
member of the executive committee
of the state bureau of insurance
agents, is a visitor in Bemidji today.
In connection with other business
here, he is also giving Bemidji 1.-The
once over" contemplating to desig-
nate this city as the meeting place Of
the annual convention of insurance
men.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-19
INJUNCTION GRANTED.
NV United Press.

Washington, Feb. ia temporary
Injunction against the sale OF the
former German passenger liners by
the shipping board, was granted today
bv the District of Columbia court.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-19
GOOD BOUT TONIGHT
(By United Press)

NY
Edmonton, Alta, Feb. 19.--Charlie
Mccarthy, former St. Paul boxer. was
to break a long lay-off from the ring
in about here tonight with Otto Wal
lace.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-19
On Thursday Evening, Feb. 26,
and Will Be Addressed,
by Premier Speaker
"ROAD TO HAPPINESS" -.
WILL BE \THE TOPIC
johnson of Rush City, Success.
full Hardware Man, Noted
as "Wizard of Words"

Announcement of the annual ban
uuet of the Bemidji Civic and Com
merce association, to take place on
Thursday evening, February rs, at
8 O'Clock at Hotel Markham, was
made at the MONDAY luncheon OF the
association on Wednesday,
The feature of the program will be
an address on 1.-THE Road to Happl-
ness by Curtis Johnson of Rush City,
who is known through the northwest
as the premier after-dinner speaker
of the business world.
wizard" Will Speak.
Mr.. johnson is hardware and i'm
plement dealer and was formerly pre-
sident of the National Federation OF
Retail Implement Dealers asspcia-
ton, and is now one OF the managers
of the Minnesota state fair. He was
also superintendent of the automobile
and machinery exhibit at the 1919
fair. All those who have heard him
talk declare that he is a "Wizard of
Words"
One hard-headed business man, fol-
lowing a three hour talk by, Mr.. john
son at the organization meeting OF
the Victory Loan chairmen in Mime
.apolis remarked: ~, .:.Fo hear Curtis
johnson speak on any subject is
worth $50 to any business man and
the value of his talk is one that you
can cash in for many months after
you hear him. He puts pep in your
business"
$50 Covers for Diners.
Covers will be laid for $50 memb-
ers since the Accommodations of the
dining room prohibit larger num-
Der, and those desiring to attend the
banquet should make the fact known
to H. M. Stanton, secretary of the
association, that preparations may be
made for the number of diners requir-
ed. This promises to be a gathering
of great interest and all who care to
attend should plan their affairs SO
that nothing will interfere with their
presence at this banquet.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-19

Marshall isn't a candidate for any
thing, so two stories about him won't
raise the suspicion that he has a
press agent. The vice-president has
become so adept at Keeling off the
bill that on days when the senate Is
devoting little of its energy to pass
ign bills, he can shove a bill through
the hopper in about nothing fiat.
Somebody suggested to him that he
would save himeslf lot Of work by
getting a talking machine record
made Of the necessary phrases, and
setting it in motion at the proper
moment.
He goes right through the whole
ceremonial without drawing breath
and regardless Of the fact that the
Senate clerk is required to make cer-
tain responses" at certain places.
The Senate office building was
constructed to house SO senators. But
for all that when Carter Glass was
sworn in the other day as a senator
from Virginia, there was no office for
him. Carriers Virginia temper ex-
pressed itself at once.
Il suppose they'd have me out on
the curbstOne If it were not that it's
cold weather." he said.
He found that Seantor Reed and
nine other democratic senator's have
from three to four offices apiece,
while few of them have fewer than
two rooms.
Senator Hitchcock finhlly came to
the rescue by giving Glass temporary
quarters in the minority leader
suite in the capitol.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-02-19
VICE-PRESDENT GETS
TIRED SOMETIMES OF
CHATTER IN SENATE
Members Break Away From
Business and Indulge in
'Hot Stove'' Talk
(By United Press }

Wash ington, Feb. 19.-Vice-presi-
dent Marshall gets rather tired some-
times, of the interminable chatter in
the senate that leads nowhere. Every
SO often the senate will start off at a
tangent. get completely away from
it's order Of business, and spend hours
just talking, like crowd of village
fiseacres around the stove in cross
roads grocery store This sor of
thing it is that led Marshall to say
recently that he is "fed up" on the
senate.
The other day, after one of these
oratorical excursions into realms far
afeld from the business of the day,
SOME senator who wanted to get back
asked Marshall what the order Of
business was.
"Oh," replied Marshall, sitting a
yawn, "the good of the world, l
guess"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-12
Tucher
cemetery

Mrs. Mary Bradford Tucker,
pioneer resident of West Vienna,
passed away at her home here, Sat-
urday, February z, 1920, as the re-
suit of paralytic stroke which she
suffered sometime during the prev
ious Thursday night. Mary Brad
ford was born in Kinlery, England,
July 18, 1874. She grew to woman
hood in the land of her nativity and
was there united in marriage to Will
lam Tucker. When about twenty
five years of age she and her hus-
band came to America, first settling
near Flint, and 43 years ago took up
their residence on their farm in West
Vienna, which was to be her home
during the remainder of her life.
Mr.. Tucker preceded his wife in
death, January 13, 1913. Mrs.
Tucker came to this section when it
was almost a wilderness and through
lifetime of industry contributed to
these beneficent forces which have
made it to blossom as the rose. And
aside from her material labors, she
was helpful in the equally important
influences that teach accountability
to God and make for intellectual
and moral progress. And so, her
memory will be a treasure and an in
spiration to all who knew her.
Mrs. Tucker is survived by two sons,
Edwin and Sidney, who reside at
home, and by one daughter, Mrs.
Sarah Baker, of West Vienna. Fun
eral services were held from the
West Vienna M. E Church, of which
the deceased had been member for
many years, Tuesday afternoon,
Rev. A. T. Camburn officiating The
remains were laid at rest beside those
of the husband in the cemetery ad-
jacent to the church.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-12
SCHOOL NOTES

Glenn Waggoner is absent from
the 9th grade on account of diph-
liberia in the home.
Bertha Newcomer is absent from
the 9th grade but is able to be a
round after being i'll of diphtheria.
About seven are absent from the
9Th grade with the flu.
Miss Bernice Richardson and Mrs.
George Smith were High school visit
ors last week.
Miss Anna Smith spent Monday
visiting the High School.
Dorothy Gale has left the 5th grade
and has gone to Detroit.
A number are absent from the 4tn
grade on account of sickness.
7th grade are beginning "Evange-
line"
Mrs. Beckwith, teacher of End and
3rd grades, is convelescing from flu
and will soon be back at her pos. Of
duty. Mrs. Nellie Lacure has charge
VI IIc IOOHl uuiiiiS HSL dDSCHSC.
Ollie Loveless has returned to the
1st grade after being out on account
of illness.
The kindergarten, 1st, End, and
3rd grades will have Valentine box
together
The 9th grade have few minutes
every morning for cur ent events.
Nannah Pierce is absent from the
9th grade with flu.
The 7th grade is having some very
interesting Geography lessons illus
trated by the slides which might al
so be very interesting to the parents
to come and see them.
The following people returned to
7th grade after illness; Leona Nc.
Comb, Douglas Kuehl, Dorothy Nc
Comb Winnefred Richey, Lewis
Cowell, Bernie Reed, Lloyd McCor.
mick, Eben Reed and Francis DAILY.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-12
ANNOUNCEMENT

l desire to announce through the
columns of the Messenger that shall
expect to be candidate for nomin-
alton to the office of Treasurer Of
Vienna Township at the Republican
caucus to be held in March. If NOM
mated to this office, and elected,
will have my office open for the tran
saction of business every week day
during the year and will also receive
taxes every week day during the col
lection period. have been the re-
cipient of many favors at the hands
of my fellow townsmen, which | have
always endeavored to repay with
faithful, courteous service. If
nominated and elected township
treasurer, shall continue
the policies that have ap-
piled in the past and everyone can
count upon prompt, correct and
courteous service when transacting
business in the treasurer's office.
Very respectfully,
Orkie E. Hempsted.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-12
Clio. Michigan, Thursday. February IL, 1920

resided until his death. He was a
member of the M. E. Church at his
old home in Wisconsin for period
of 30 years, and both there and here
was held in high esteem as citizen.
His last thoughts and last words re-
lated to his approaching reunion
with his, beloved companion and the
further shore. Mr.. Downs is sur
vived by one daughter, Mrs. Hattie
,Whitcomb, one granddaughter, Goldie
Whitcomb, four brothers, Charles,
Russell, John, and James Downs and
two sisters, Mrs. Delilah Leach and
Mrs. Elizabeth Beers. Funeral SER
vices were held from the home Satur-
day afternoon Rev. Camburn, offic-
iating. Burial was in Birch Run
cemetery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-12
Terry

The sinister shadow of the angel
of death fell across the doorway of
another home in Clio, Thursday after
noon, February IL, 1920 when Mrs.
Nellie p. Terry, wife of Howard
Terry, was summoned to the life be-
yond. Mrs. Terry had been ill
about two weeks, during the latter
part of which period pneumonia de-
veloped, and while her condition
just prior Y her death indicated
some improe Cment, her constitution
had been so weakened by the ravages
of the disease that death ensued very
suddenly. Mr.. Terry, also has been
dangerously i'll of pneumonia, and as
the community was for number of
days in ignorance of the condition of
these. worthy people, the circum-
stances of their illness were very
sad indeed. However, once their
condition became known, kind
friends and neighbors came to their
assistance and everything possible
was done for their care and comfort.
Mr.. Terry's condition shows consider
able Improvement. Besides the be-
reaved husband, Mrs. Terry is sur
vived by twin daughters, Margaret
and Margery, 3 years old, her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John p. Gray, of
Gladwin, and two brothers. Funer-
al services were held from the ME.
Church, Friday afternoon, Rev.A.T.
Camburn officiating, and the re-
mains were laid at rest in Wood
lawn cemetery.
Mrs. Terry was born at Gladwin,
April II, 1894, and was 25 years,
9 months and "a days of age. She
had resided with her family in Clio
for the past year or more.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-12
LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. George Walker, who recently
underwent a very serious operation
at Hurley hospital, was brought
home Monday. She is improving
nicely now.
B. E. Conlee, who has been very
i'll Of pneumonia, is improving.
The editor is better, but there is
yet chance for great improvement.
Mrs. Reed is somewhat improved,
but still confined to her bed.
Mrs. Ed. Burley is reported to be
in very serious condition
Henry Richardson is visiting his
sons, Bert and Warren Richardson.
The many friends of DR.. Perry E.
White are sympathizing with him in
his illness, caused by hemorrhage
Of the stomach which he suffered
last Monday. This was a re-
currence of trouble which has
caused the doctor to be very i'll here
tofore, but the last attack was not as
serious as the others. We are glad
to be able to say the doctor is i'm
proving nicely now.
Members of the family of Hugh
Mccormick, all of whom have been i'll
of flu, are improving.
Edwin and Sidney Tucker, and
their sister Mrs. Sarah Baker, of
West Vienna, are all i'll Of the flu.
Mrs. w. j. Mclean, of West vi
emma, is confined to her bed by influ-
enza.
David Eaton, of West Vienna has
been quite i'll of flu for week or
more past Mr.. and Mrs. Eaton's
daughter, Nora, has been and still
is very seriously i'll of pneumonia.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-12
OBITUARY
MeKinstry

Our community has been sadden-
ed during the past week through the
death of Mrs. Grace A. McKinstry,
which occurred at her home on West
Vienna Street, this village, on Fri.
February 6, 1920, following short
illness of influenza and pneumonia.
An unusual sad circumstance con-
nected with this death is to be found
in the fact that but two days prev
iously Mrs. McKinstry became the
mother of son. Grace A. Gar
land was born in Clio, August 25, 49,
S5. She attended the public schools
of the village, was student in the
High School, and afterward, for
period of five years, was one of the
most popular and successful teach
ers in the county. October IA, 1908,
she was united in marriage to Chas.
McKinstry and in company with her
husband took up her residence in
Detroit, where they continued to re-
side for about seven Years. Follow
ing this the family returned to Clio,
which has since been their home.
She was a lady Of the most exem-
plary character, member and prom
inent worker in the ME-. Church and
Sunday School, and will be borne in
loving memory, not only by the
members of her immediate family,
but by host of friends. Mrs. Nc
Kinstry is survived by her husband,
her father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. T. Garland, two daughters, Verna
aged 10, and Marie, aged 5, and the
infant son, above mentioned; also by
brother, Roy Garland of Flint, and
half sister, Mrs. Elmer Butler, of
Flint, and half brother, AS. Gar
land. of Bremerton, Washington. Fun
eral services were conducted
from the late home of the
deceased, Monday afternoon, Rev. A..
T. Camburn, officiating. The re-
mains were laid at rest in Woodlawn
cemetery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-12
Greenlee

The following, taken from the
Flint Daily Journal of February 4,
relates to gentleman who was one
of the pioneers of this section, and
who had many friends here:
John G. Greenlee, a resident of
Flint for the last 20 years, died last
night at 8 o'clock at the family resid-
ence, F06 S. Saginaw-st. Mr.. Green
lee had been in a critical condition
only few days but had been in poor
health for the last three years.
Death was due to congestion of the
bronchial tubes and a general break.
down. He was born in Clark Mills,
Ont, on April IA, 1S47, the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Greenlee. He was
married to Minnie Mcknight on Oc-
tober 16, 1869, in Canada. Mr..
Greenlee came to Flint 20 years ago
from Clio where he lived for 40
years. He was retired farmer
He leaves his wife and one sister
Mrs. Isabella Daily of Detroit. He
was mmber of the First Presby-
terian church.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-12
APPRE CIATIVE

Having sold my local carriage and
coal business to the Messrs A. G.. and
Will Waggoner, / wish to thank the
business men of Clio and the public
generally for the very gener-
Gus patronage and kind consider
alton that have been shown to me
during the past eight years. | would
also state that / have retained my
truck and will be prepared to do
long distance hauling and moving at
all times. In conclusion would be-
speak for my successors a continu-
ance of the patronage that has been
extended to me.-Respectfully,
Harvey Cummings
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-12
GREAT RELIGIOUS ENTERPRISE

The greatest financial drive in the
history of the world for any charit-
able, philanthropic or religious pro-
gram will be staged in America
from April 21 to May 2, when ST.
20,000,000 will be sought to carry
the message Of evangelical Christ
ianity around the world, this amount
being the budget for five years.
Fortytwo of the leading Protestant
denominations of the nation, repres-
enting many million of members, in
convention at Atlantic City during
the first week of the new year, voted
for a united movement that is expect
ed to mark a new epoch for Christian
civilization.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-12
Downs

This section lost one of its estim-
able citizens thru the death of Mel
son Nj. Downs, which occurred at his
home in Farrandville, Thursday, Feb
ruary 5, 1920. He had not BEEN in
the best of health for a number Of
years, but the immediate cause of his
death was an attack of influenza. He
was born at Flint, Mich, July Is, IS
80, living in the vicinity of his birth
place until TIE outbreak of the Civil
War, when in 1862, in company with
his brother Wallace, he enlisted in
the 23rd Michigan Infantry, remain
ing in the active and faithful service
of his country until 1866, when he
was given an honorable discharge.
The brother, Wallace made the su-
preme sacrifice for his country, being
killed at the battle Of Franklin,
Tenn, November 80, 1864. May IL,
1867, Mr.. Downs was united in mar
riage to Miss Martha r. Croucher, and
together the young people took up
their residence at Sechlerville, Wis,
where they resided for many years.
Mrs. Downs passed away in 1905, fol-
lowing which Mr.. Downs sold his pro-
perty there, and removed to Ferr-
endville, buying the home where he
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-12
LETTER FROM FLORIDA

Tampa, Florida, Dec. 30, 1919
Editor Clio Messenger,
Clio, Mich.
Dear Mr.. Reed:- Arri, ed at Tampa
.S>fcember 18th, little after noon,
nd secured temporary quarters for
about a week. Am now located
permanently at De Soto Park. A
free auto camping ground is main
tanned here at the park by the city
Of Tampa with good Accommodations.
About fifty auto tourists are camp
ing here and there are new arrivals
every day. Every evening a bon
fire is built, around which the tour
lists gather and it is quite interesting
to hear them tell of their adventures
Of the trip down here and also to lis
ten to the fish stories that they tell.
Haven't been fishing yet but guess
there is good fishing here, judging
from reports and the extra fine
strings of fish that / have seen.
don't think there has been any frost
here since come but, winter under
wear can be worn with comfort
Ernest w. Reid, Tampa, Florida.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-12
Polzin

Miss Hattie Polzin, of Birch Run,
passed away Monday noon, February
8, 1920, at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Ray Day, on East Vienna-st.
Miss Polzin came to Clio about two
weeks ago to care for her sister and
husband who were Ill of the flu.
They were both recovering when
Miss Polzin became ill., Her con-
dition caused no alarm unail the
evening before her death. She was
about FL years Of age. Funeral
services were held in Birch Run,
Wednesday afternoon. The parents
and several brothers and sisters sur
vive.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-12
GOOD COWS PAY

Several weeks ago we received the
following interesting note from LII.
Benjamin, of Flint, but through lack
of help, sickness and other untoward
events, have been unable to use it
until the present. 1t may be re-
called that Mr.. Benjamin had refused
$3.50 for two cows that were sold at
his auction sale. Regarding this he
says: Erred Kent was the man who
made the offer and he bought the
cows at the auction for $840 for the
pair. would like to say, further, in
regard to those cows that | bought
them as calves from H. ID. Gage in
1912, for SIS apiece. l sold over
$4,000 worth of young cattle from
them in the last five years, their milk
has paid all the expenses of keeping
them, and finally l sold them for
the price above stated. If there
is anyone who thinks it don't pay to
keep registered Holsteins, they can
look this over and then they will have
another think coming" Regard
ing the work of Col. f. L. Powers,
who conducted this sale, Mr.. Ben
jamin says: 81 would like to say a
word for f. l.. Powers. As an
auctioneer and gentleman he did
everything he could to make my sale
the success that it was, and l thank
him very much.-L. j. Benjamin.