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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-19

kENNEBEC. IS. SUPERIOR COURT,
IN VACATION.
Augusta October End, 1920.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
LARGE ATTENDANCE AT
AFTERNOON PRODUCTION
OF PUBLIC. SCHOOL PLAY
Performance Last Night Was
AZ
Well Attended and All Ex-
pens@. Were Cleared

At the second public presentation
of 1.-THE Light" at the Grand theatre
on Wednesday afternoon, a crowded
house witnessed the pageant which
was staged by the pupils of Bemiaji
public schools under the competent
direction of approximately rs OF the
teaching force. Showing again In
the evening to a much better attend
ance than that which witnessed the
evening performance on Tuesday, 1t
it believer that the proceeds Of the
play were sufficient to pay all ex-
penses which, to give the pageant
the desired effect in costumlng, were
very large.
Every child who took part in the
pageant is to be congratulated on his
or her patience shown in preparing
for the production and to- the teach
ers who aided in caring for the little
tots" there is also due considerable
credit. Besides those who actively
took part in the cast Of the pageant,
among the most active in assisting In
the production were Miss Evelyn
Hall, MiSs Martha Fibigar, Miss
Aren't, Miss Mostu and Prof. J. W..
Smith.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
ALL SERVICE MEN WHO
i. SERVED IN RECENT WAR
ASKED TO JOIN LEGION
Honorable Discharge From Ser
vice Serves in Eligibility to
ICracie Post No. Ia

with tie opening Of the national
drive for members for the American
Legion In. the United States, the
Ralph Oracle post OF Bemilji desires
that every ex-service man or woman
in this vicinity join the local organi-
zatiou TO put Bemidji's membership
quota cover the top. The quota
set for the local post by the state
branch is every ex-service man or wo-
man IN this community who took part
IN. the world war between the dates
Of April 6, 1917, and November
II, 1918. L..
There are many in this vicinity
who are eligible to join the ofganiza-
ton and should have been members
long 4go. It is urged that they con-
slider 1.-The proposition seriously and
help make the local post one of the
liyest In the state of Minnesota:
The American Legion represents
patriotism; loyalty to country and
comrades; devotion to the ideals and
principles on which the, republic Is
founded. Active service in the late
war, an army, navy or marine corps,
ii the standard Of eligibility. If you
are eligible get in touch with any
Legion member at once and join his
post. Ralph Oracle Post No. IA ex-
leads sthearty invitation for all eligi-
bles to join its ranks during this
great drive. which is now on in the
United States to bring the member
ship, Of the national body up to; at
least two and one half millions.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
NORMAL C0MMENC CEMENT
EXERCISES HELD JUNE z

The progress OF the new State
Normal school during its first year
which is now nearing its close has
gone beyond expectations of year
ago when the first term opened.
Several students with advanced
standing from other schools have
been in attendance during the year
and wilk;complete the work Of the
advanced course at the close of this
term. Appropriate graduating exer-
cises will be held accordingly.
The commencement will be held
Wednesday, June End. The address
will be given by Mr.. James McCon-
nell, state commissioner Of educa-
ton. If conditions are favorable the
program will be held on the normal
school campus. Later announcement
will be made concerning the full
program of events.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
1920 GRADUATES
BEMlDN HIGH SCHOOL

Below appear the names of those
who will graduate from the Bemidji
High school in the class Of 1920. The
commencement exercises viii take
place on the evening of May 28th at
the Grand theatre:
Mildred Argall, Florence E. Bagley,
Carolyn C. Campbell, Earl Robert
Cochran, Edith E. Craven, Carlton
Smith Crothers, Edna Slynn, Lottie
o. French, Gladys Gainey, Gladys G..
Getchell, Anna c. Herring, Rita La
Pointe, Evelyn S. Kirk, Carl E. Lar
wick, Ralph A. Lofemaker, Pearl J:
Mclaughlin, Ethel E. Marin, Harold
NJ. Morse, Dorothy H. Nangle, Peter
Peterson, Margaret M. Peterson,
Barbara B. Rafferty,, Myrtle Rain,
Masdalan S.%sadsk, Vivian e. San
derson, Edith M. Smith, Ruth Stain
brook, Bernice M. Wallace, Bertha
E. Webster, Knut K. Westness.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
JOINT MEETING OF
COUNTY ASSOCIATIONS
CALLED FOR WEDNESDAY
Will Consider Employ Of Paid
Secretary for All County
Associations

Officers and directors Of county
wide associations such as Livestock
Breeders, Beekeepers, Wool Growers.
Potato Growers. Beltrami Agricul-
tural Society, Poultry Raisers,- Be-
midi Mutual Insurance Co., are cali
ed for a meeting on Wednesday, May
26, at 1880 o'clock in the afternooR
to consider the employment OF q
paid secretary for all these ahsocia-
lions. This action has been consid-
cred for some time and was brought
to q head by the action Of the direct
ors Of the Potato Growers ass0ct4-
ton when they instructed the Coun-
ty Agent to call such a meeting.
It is a known fact that many or
CARNATIONS are perfected, but even
then suffering lingering death or
inactivity because duly elected Of
ficers are busy men and have not the
time for much active association
work. 1t is believed that a man could
be employed and paid jointly by tho
various associations, whose business
it would be to look after the inter-
ests of each association, and actual
ly bring to realization the purpose
for which such organizations were
formed.
The meeting is called for the pur-
pose of considering the responsible
ity Of employing such. q man as a d.
rector Of officers Of countrywide as
sociations and all officers and difeo-
tors are urged to be present:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
Directors of ORGANIZATION Met
ON Wednesday ut Office
of Farm Bureau
CERTIFICATION OF
SEED WAS DISCUSSED
Standardization Of Varietie,
Considered and Four Are
Recommended

Directors of the Beltrami Seed Po-
tato association met in the Farm
Bureau office on Wednesday after
noon to consider problems Of interest
to potato growers of the county; The
meeting was called to order by J. F.
Johnston Of Hines at 1880, with E. r.
Schulke, Tensrrike; A. E. Rako, Be.
midi; H. L. Arnold, Bemidji; E. H.
Winter, Bemidji; E. K. Anderson,
Bemidji, and county agent present
Adolph Gustafson, Solway; C. W.
Clark, Puposky, and j. w. Skinner,
Saum, were absent.
The minutes Of previous meeting
were read by the secretary and ap.
proved. The resignation of J. w.
Skinner was read and after discussion
and on motion accepted, J. E. Sven.
son of FROM was nominated to FL
the vacancy. A motion was then
made and carried that nominations
cease, and that J. E. Swenson be
unanimously elected.
The question of the use Of the
10O-pound sack for potatoes was dis
cussed. It was pointed out that the
present 150-pound sack is too heavy
to be handled conveniently, and tina,
more than enough potatoes were dam
aged to pay extra cost Of sacks, MOI
to mention the labor of handling tn
heavier eontanier. Mr.. Schulke, 70
ported that the State Potato, Ell
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
BEllDQ AND CROSBY
N0SBATST0MORROW
M1OCALS FIRST GAME
Crosby Has One Of the Fastest
Baseball Mines in State
:" This Year

Crosby, with a bunch of profession
al baseball players, who have estab=-
lisheds excsiient records in minor lea
guekail. comes here tomorrow after
'fiooA 1e.neet BemidN at the ball park
ssxrS carry OF - victory. Be-
midjf has strengthened the local play
rsby tho importation Of number
OF first class men who promise to
show the local fans that Bemidji
can still support a first-class team in
good style.
The game is called for 4 o'clock
at the ball part at an admission OF
IS and so cents. Every loyal sup
porter of the national game is urged
to. back the team which is represent
ing the local American Legion post
this summer. Moral and financial
support are both needed to insure a
winning team for Bemidji this year.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
'W0dENM POLITICS.
AT GRAND ON TUESDAY

Mrs. Peter Oleson Of CloQuet, dele
gate at large to the democratic con-
vention at San Francisco and q ma
tional committeeman for Minnesota,
will speak at the Grand theatre on
Tuesday, May "a, at 4 o'clock In the
afternoon on "Women in Politics"
Mrs. Oleson spoke here at the or
ganization of the Women'e Commun-
ity and Civic club in Bemidji and
those who heard her will remember
that she is an excellent speaker. A
general invitation has been extended
to all to attend the session at the
Grand next week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
COMPANY K HELD
DRILL LAST NIGHT

Company K with number OF 1ts
members absent because OF illness OF
absence from. the city met at the
rooms of the Bemidji Civic and Com
merce association last night and par
ticipate in an indoor drill. Add1-
tionai equipment, consisting OF one
blanket, rifle sling, slicker, and cart
ridge belt was issued to the memb-
ers present.
The next drill is announced Tor
Friday evening at 1880 o'clock, sharp,
and all members are required to be
present. With two drills each week
in addition to the regular drill night
on Monday, Bemidji's volunteers WILL
surely deserve the best armory in the
state.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
MAY FESTIVAL AT .
NORMAL CAMPUS

On Wednesday, May 26, the Physi-
cal Education classes at the Normal
school will give May festival on the
normal school campus.
The program will show vahious
kinds of work done in the classes
during the year, including Swedish
gymnastics, dumb-bell and Indian
club swinging. folk and interpretive
dancing, concluding with the May
pole donce. The ,ppblic is invited. The
program will HsEin promptly at Z
o'clock D. m. 1914
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
BOYS WHO HELP WILL
RECEIVE BASEBALL PASS

All boys between the ages of z and
10 years by coming to the ball park
between and O'Clock this evening
armed with q rake, a shovel or a hoe
and willing to assist in cleaning up
the base ball park in prepare
ton for the game with Crosby to-
morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock will
be given a pass to the games staged
by the American Legion this season.
Manager Fred Bost is very DESTROYS
that enough turn out to put the
grounds in first class shape for the
playing season.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
DUXBURY LAND co. SELLS
800 ACRES IN one DAY

The Duxbury Land Co., since open
ing Offices here above the Abraham
confectionery store on April l, has
sold $500 acres Of land the vicin-
ity of Beltrami county. Field agents
yesterday reported sales amounting to
500 acres in Clearwater and Beltra-
mi counties.
This company formerly had Its
main office at Pine City and operated
in farm lands in Northern Minnesota.
Nearly all the holdings and options
of the company cover land in the VI
cinity of Beltrami and Clearwater
counties. 49,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
C0NCRl r. &
'H0LD)I.SUMMER
FINANCE MEET
(By United Press.)

Washington, May 20 (By Herbert
Walker) President Wilson will seek
to keep congress in session during the
summer to revise revenue laws and
to provide for the serious financial
situation that confropts the national
treasury, according to persistent re-
ports among democrat members. In
timations came today that Wilson is
preparing strong message to repub-
lican congress on financial situation
throughout the country.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
(By United Press.)

Mattewan, w. Va, May 20.-With
at least nine men dead and many
wounded, this town was quiet this
morning when the first detachment
of state police arrived to take charge
following last nights battle between
miners and operatives Of the Baldwin
Felts Detective agency. Eviction of
miners from their homes by the detee-
tives caused battle. The dead in
cluded six detectives, Mayor Cabell
Testeman, and two miners.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
Eviction of Miners From Homes
Caused Terrible Battle
at M.ttew.n -;
DEAD INCLUDE 6 "DICKS,"
MAYOR AND TWO MINERS
State Police Arrived This
Morning to Take Charge
After Battle !
(By United Preee)

Huntington, w. Va, Nay 30
Nine men were killed and several In
jured in a gun battle between Matte
wan town officials and citizens and
private detectives late wednesday.
Mayor Cabell Testman was drst to
fall. His killing set of q tustlade
of shots which subsided after nine
men lay dead.
The mayor was killed by Albert
chief of Baldwin-Felts. He In turn
was instantly killed by Sid Hatfield.
chief of police. A general revolver
battle followed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
ASSOCIATION HEARS
WHAT THE AMERICAN /:
LEGION AccoMPLSEHE
Fred Bo.t Tell. Members About
4. Local Legion Post.' Plans
For Activitie.
Erred Bost. Manager of the Ralpl

3 ,hTred Bost, Manager OF the halpn
SfsSSAie post baseball team and a very
\ ave member Of the local organiza-
ton, spoke to the members OF the
Bemidji Civic and Commerce associ-
alton yesterday following the noon
day luncheon and clearly showed to
all just what the. American Legion
as a whole is accomplishing for the
good Of all e0-service men and the
country, and what the local organiza-
ton is attempting to put over.
Explaining briefly and concisely
that for which the American Legion
was first organized, and then enum-
Grating a few of the most important
activities attempted by the Ralph
Oracle post, he pointed out that this
ex-service mems organization has be-
come united in its effort to do Tie
right thing by the public In every
way. The majority OF the members
o fthe National Guard company 4
of Bemidji are Legion members, he
said, who signed up another year OF
their lives to help secure an Armory
for this city. This is the only reason
these men enlisted in the guard and
for that reason alone Bemidjl should
lend it's hearty support to all Legion
undertakings. The armory is bene-
At. or rather will be a benefit, to
every citizen of Bemidji just as much
as it is to any member of the COM
pany:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
CALLS SPECIAL SESSION

Madison, Wis. May 20.-Governor
Phillip today issued q call for q sDo-
cial session Of the Wisconsin legisla-
ture for May Is. Twenty-six mat
ters for consideration were nameo
in the call including anti-hent prof.
teering legislation and including
school teachers salaries.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
SOVIET TROOPS START >.
ADVANCE AGAINST POLES

London, May 20.-Russian Soviet
troops have started a general advance
against the Poles over a so mile
front in the Polotsk Lepel region, q
Moscow wireless dispatch said today
The Russian forces pierced the Pol
ish front on May IA.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
PEACE RESOLUTION
UP TOMORROW

Washington, May 20.-The house
will be asked tomorrow to agree to
the Knox Peace resolution instead
of the Porter resolution, which was
passed by the house. If this is done
the resolution goes to the president
at once.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
LEAVE ALLIES AND GERMANY
TO WORK OUT RECOVERY
(RY United PreSsl

Washington, May 20.-President
Wilson and cabinet have decided that
tho allies and; Germany must work
out their own financial recovery I'M
aided further by the United States.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
EXPORTS AND IMPORTS
TOOK DROP IN APRIL

washington, May 20.-Exports
fell of 1876 million dollars in April
as compared with March, t-.e com
merce department announced. I'm
morris fell of 80 million dollars.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
WORLD NEWS:
(By United Press.)

LEAGUE OF NATIONS
COUNCIL MET WEDNESDAY
Rome, May 20.-The council Of tho
League of Nations held last public
sitting of the present session at tho
capitol late Wednesday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-05-20
Athletic Activities.

team, one tnaC WOulO: surely udVe
been better had it received the proper
support, the local post stood a imam
cial loss of $50, he said. In reality,
the post lost close to $3.50 in basket
ball during the season, q much; larger
amount than MI. Bost stated: This
was due largely to lack Of support
from the citizenss . a
He also discussed the first attempt
at staging boxing exhibition and
expressed an opinion that the local
men have taken the wrong attitude
toward the post, although the exh1-
Fbition is admitted to have been a fall
ure in nearly every respect. This ex-
hibition was not intended. as g. money
maker and the peat sbaEely~ cleared
expenses inSthe undertaking. -:
In closing, he asked that the mem
bers of the association and all busi-
ness men of the city do all In their
power to make the. baseball team a
success in every way. Shch support
will be required If Bemfdji is to be
represented in the national game this
year.
Following the talk made by Mr..
Bost, the association voted that It's
sentiment was to support the post
in it's undertakings both morally and
financially, at all times.
Discuss Luncheon Price.
Discussion was held concerning
raising the price for the weekly
Luncheon since it has been announced
that the present price of 35 cents
per meal is causing drawing on the
general fund of the association OF ap-
proximately IS to $40 each week.
Arguments for and against resulted
in a vote for a raise in price to 40
cents per meal, believing that the in
crease would defray all expenses OF
the meal and would not, at the same
time, interfere with the attendance at
the meetings.
Vice-president J. L. Elwell presid-
ing, introduced number of new-com-
ers in this vicinity and each respond
ed with brief expression OF appre-
citation for the honor to be in Be-
midi, and meet with such an active
bunch of business men. Announce
ment was made concerning the prom
Use made by the business men OF the
city some time ago when the organi-
cation Of the national guard company
was first talked about and when the
employers agreed to pay to the memb-
ers of the company employed by them
tho difference in pay which will re-
suit in the company being called in
to encampment or which would re-
suit at any time should the company
be called out for any period under
80 days duration.
Several brief talks were heard to-
gether with q few announcements
made by Superintendent r. o. Bagby
Of the Bemidji public schools, and
Carlton Crothers, regarding a propos-
ed solution Of the congested school
conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-09
WINTHROP

Mrs Ruth Yeaton and Mrs. Hla
Spaulding were business callers Fri
DAY in Augusta
Mrs. Alice Staine of Pennington,
who is the guest of Miss Lillian
Jones. and Mrs Nellie Cummings
passed Wednesday in Augusta
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E. Hewitt went
to Belgrade Saturday where they will
pass the summer with Mr.. and Mrs
q. l. Richardson. and mother. Mrs.
Georgia Richardson. who has re-
turned from Lewiston hospital and is
gaining slowly.
Mrs Charles Mills. who recently re-
turned from the Augusta General
hospital after surgical treatment, is
gaining. Mrs BESSIE Smith Of Bel
grade is with Mrs. Mills.
Alton Brann was a business caller
in Belgrade Saturday.
Miss Fannie Putnam Of Augusta
was an over night guest Friday of
her mother. going TO WatervilIe Sat-
urday.
Miss Mary Putnam of Auburn came
Friday, returning Saturday to har
school work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-09
GIRLS CLUB NOTES

W hen number OF the members OF
the Augusta Girls Community club
started Tuesday morning for Bryn
Mawr where they will attend the
National convention, a large number
Of their friends gathered at the sta
ton to wish them good luck and a
good time. Some of the girls have
already started along the way, but
they will ali meet before getting
finally to the big meeting place.
Armed with small typewriters, alert
eyes and ears. the girls are plan
ming to bring back with them stores
Of good things for the club. Miss
Mildred Smiley was appointed as the
official delegate Of the party. but
each girl will have some share in
bringing back reports of the differ
ent phases of the convention.
At the meeting of tine executive
committee held on Monday evening.
much was accomplished in the line
Of summer work A lawn party will
be held Wednesday. June IS, on the
Cony High school grounds Plans
for the membership drive were dis
cussed and the advisory board has
promised to take an active part in
the campaign. The advisory board
also will soon hold a rummage sale
for the benefit Of the club. Miss
Jesse Carr was elected chairman of
the house committee. The executive
committee will be the committee in
charge OF dance to be held on the
evening Of June Is at Union hall
Ina Henry was chosen chairman of
the music and hall committee;
Bertha Benson. ticket committee
chairman; Belle Savage, refresh
ment committee chairman.
The members Of the Live Wire
circle are rehearsing for the enter
tainment which they will give Thurs
day evening. H. Price Weber. the
veteran actor. is coaching the girls in
their play. Twelve Old Maids" and
this comedy promises to be very en-
tertaining.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-09
MONMOUTH

The commencement exercises for
the Senior class Of Monmouth Acad-
envy held at Cumston hall SUNDAY
afternoon We're well attended. The
staige was tastefully decorated with
green foliage and white lilac, the
class colors. green and white. Mrs
Ethel Richardson played the march
for the class.
Mrs Mary Davis was at home from
Portland for few days last week.
Rev R. j. Mooney. D. D., pastor Of
the First Cniversalist church. An
ourn' delivered an eloquent sermon
before the class which was much en-
joyed His principal points were
pure heart, a clear head and an active
me He dwelt especially on a pure
neart, emphasizing the necessity Of
prayer and the power of prayer. He
gave practical advice to the class
Music was by a quartet from Bates
college. vocal solo. soprano and cor
net solo. The graduates are Mary
Austen. Berper Boyd. Nellie Chick.
Lewis Fowles- Sara Moody. Dorothy
Reynolds, Winnifred Robertson. Har-
old Tillson. Carrie Tribou, Vivion
Thurston, Helen Waugh, Grace
Wheeler. Harry Wheeler.
Willard Richardson has sold his
farm on the Winthrop road TO Mr.
Clark of Lewiston. On account of III
health Mr.. Richardson is unable to
carry on his farm. He and Mrs.
Richardson viii go for the present to
Farn!ngCale to live with THAR
daughter. Mrs. Brann. They will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-09
Recent Act
Affecting EnliStmentS

Under an act Of Congress passed
June 4, 1920. applicants without
previous service, or who have been
out Of the army over three months
may have their choice OF either a
one or three year enlistment. in any
branch of the service, within the
continental limits of the United
States. In addition to this bonus
of three months pay as private. or
see will be given to each recruit en-
listing for a three-year period. same
being paid to him at the end Of his
first enlistment This bonus will
also be given to each soldier re-en-
listing for a three year period after
the date of the act, same being paid
TO him upon re-enlistment