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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-04-12

Harris LaBelle of Cass Lake under
went an operation for appendicitis at
the St. Anthony hospital Sunday
morning under the care of DR.. E. w
Johnson.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-04-12

Milton Wegner Of Red Lake Falls
spent a few hours in this city on Sat-
urday. -. ~:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-04-12

Chas. Mclean returned from: Be-
midi Tuesday NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Record. :, =, IT,
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MasOns

Arrangements for the annual con-
vention Of the National League OF
Masonic Clubs to be held In wash
ington next May are assuming def
nife shape. Convention committee Is
holding frequent meetings. the va
rious clubs are filled with enthusi-
asm and the several subcommittee
are perfecting the numerous details
that require attention, At the pres
snt time It is, impossible to estimate
the attendance, but the committee
believes It conservative to put tho
number AZ from ten to fifteen thou
and
Past Grand Master James w. Wit
ten, chairman Of the convention
committee. and Vice President L. H.
Troutman are elated over the man
ner in which the clubs are lining up
for the work before them
At a recent meeting OF the Level
Club officers were elected for the
year 1921 as follows: President, NJ
J. Hole; vice president, +. N Davis;
secretary. Ralph b. Bronson: treas
urer. William z. Field; sentinel,
DtnJaIuln JdGk6On.
!. The Fellowship Club held a most
enthusiastic meeting on December Is
At which the following officers were
elected: President. Edwin H.. Put
nami vice president. George. E. ia
eobs; recording secretary. Charles b..
Cannon; financial secretary. George
l.. Wells: herald. NJ. A Kirby; mar
shat. 7. E. Cameron; treasurer, ]. I.
Parks.
Following the election Of officers
a substantial amount was appropri-
sted for the Masonic and Eastern
Star Home. and several items Of rou-
tine were transacted. The meeting
Vas addressed by l. II. Troutman.
vice president of the National
League: NJ. ]. Hole, of the Level
Club: George E. Jacobs, W. d. Clark.
Harry A. Patterson and others Earl
Smith rendered several saxaphons
selections, and J. d. McCanley
proved himself a master with the
banjo. The Montrose quartet con-
tributed q pleasing vocal and instru-
mental program and as a grand
finale refreshments and cigars were
served.
The anual meeting OF the Ionic
Club was held on December IA and
The following officers were elected:
president, c. A. Jaquette: vice presi.
Dent; o. w. Wyatt: secretary, w. E
Skunk; marshal. r. NJ. Fell: door
keeper. II. w. Ludwig. and three ad-
atticnal members OF the executive
committee, Clarence II. Green, F. r.
Ciute and Joseph I. Fucker
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The Grotto

Monarch Charles A Stevens, who
has been termed the human dynamo
of activity on account Of the manner
in which he has kept the wheels Of
the Grotto humming this year, is de-
termined to make the final event of
the year-and there have been many
most pleasing to the prophets
This event Is the annual kIddies
Christmas entertainment to be held
December 2e at Old Masonic Tenn
pie. Past Grand Monarch L. S.
Schmid, whose fondest delight Is in
spreading happiness and good cheer
among children, is chairman of the
committee having the affair in
charge and promises that old Santa
bedecked In his most gorgeous cos
tune and tinkling bells. will posi-
lively be on hand to shake the
hands and present to each wee tot
a package of goodies" Also, a
most enjoyable, program of enter
tainment features Is scheduled. in
cluding music by the famous Grotto
band, a Punch and Judy show, and
dancing for the children. In fact,
every feature will be for the pleas
ure of the children. All children of
members of the Grotto are invited.
and even grandchildren, and, of
course, the parents, too.
The annual election of officers
will take place on January 81, those
having BEEN nominated being. for
monarch, Castleman p. Boss, the
present chief justice. and II. A. Sea-
bridge for chief justice. Marshall
w. Pickering, the present master of
ceremonies; for master of cere-
mpnies, Arthur c. Shaw, past grand
high priest of the District OF CO.
lumbia. and Henry J. Gompers; for
treasurer. Joseph II. Curran: for
secretary. l.. W. Libbey; for trus-
tee. John II. Shreve. p. NJ. and for
sentinel, Alex Schmid.
The next dance of the Grotto Ban1
and Drill Corps will be held at the
New Willard on January Is, to be
followed by others on February %,
March IL and April Is.
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B. p. o. Elks
Weeks Calendar.

"ceks talenuar.
Monday, Charity. Ball committee
Los Angeles Reunion Association,
free motion pictures; Wednesday.
regular session Of the lodge; Thurs
day. informal dance: Friday, band
rehearsal.
The greatest charity ball ever
held by the order will take place
next Friday night, New Year Eve. at
the Willard. The committees prep
arations for this gala event are
finished. every detail necessary for
the enjoyment Of those who attend
will enjoy a night never to be for
gotten. Guests are requested to use
the r street entrance. coat and hat
checking will be in the red room Of
the hotel. Ballroom will be open
at the hour of S:3o =. m. James A.
Balderson, chairman of the commit
tee. has appointed the following as
members Of the floor committee:
Jas. A. Balderson. George Van Den
Berg, John JUughaus. Allen Hol-
lander. J. Russell Tavener, Dr.
George Canton, Louis Szombothy,
Joseph Tenschert. John McDermott,
John Mcdonald and Louis Berman.
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when you kicked him on the pocket
all you could hear Jingle was a
cum fastener and a bunch Of keys.
He was engaged to this young lady
Miss Alice = something was her
name; I've forgot. This man said
she was the kind of a girl you like
TO have reach across you in a car
TO pay the fare. Well, there come
to the town a young chap all af-
fluent and easy, and fixed up with
buGgies and mining stock and
leisure time. Although she was :
staked claim, Miss Alice and the
new entry seemed to strike a mu-
tual kind of clip. They had calls
and condolences of going to the
postoffice and such things as some
times make a girl send back the
engagement ring and other presents
"a rift in the loot the poetry
man calls it.
"one day folks seen Redruth and
Miss Alice standing talking at the
gate. Then he lifts his hat ana
walks away. and that was the last
anybody in that town seen of him.
as farSas this man knew"
What about the young LADY,"
asked the young man who had an
agency.
Never heard" answered BiIdad.
Right there is where my lode of
information turns to an old spav-
ined crowbait. and folds its wings,
for I've pumped it dry"
"A very sad" began Judge Mem
efee, but his remark was curtainel
by higher authority.
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Hibernians.

Division No. :. Ancient Order Of
Hihernians, held its regular meeting
az the Kidder Building, S22 Twen-
tieth street northwest, Sunday. The
following were elected officers for
the coming year: President, Joseph
F. Sheahan; vice president, Matthias
=. Griffin, recording secretary. Dan
iel NJ. Stanton: financial secretary.
James p. Moriarity; treasurer,
James J. Hackett; chairman stand
ing committee. Francis J. Raftery;
sergeant-at-arms, Daniel p. Hyland
sr.; sentinel. James NJ. Frank: chap
lain, Rev. Francis d. McGrue; ply
sician., DR.. Michael J. Ready: mem
bers of the standing committee,
Daniel Sullivan, Felix Moriarlty,
Edward Garvey. William Hyland.
4 rising vote of thanks was ex-
tended to Brother NJ. Z. Buckley
and James NJ. Frank. retiring presi-
dent and financial secretary The
national officers can expect great
results from this bunch Of hustlers
selected TO handle the affairs of the
division for 1921. The membership
campaign closed at this meeting
The winning team, captained by
Brother Daniel II. Stanton. came out
victorious over Brother Francis J.
team. The losing team
will give a set-out to the members
az the next meeting, when the di-
vision will confer the degrees of
the order upon a large number of
candidates. Little Louise Buckley
was selected to draw the lucky
numbers for the turkey rattle. the
winners being Miss Margaret Buck
ley and Mrs. Ellen T. Stanton. The
newly elected officers will be in
stalled at the next regular meeting
in January.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
Modern WOOdmen

The complimentary dance given
by Washington Camp. No. 1I46I,
Modern woodmen of America, Fri
day at the Old Masonic Temple was
largely attended by members and
friends of the camp. Music was fur
nished by the camp orchestra led
by l.. c. Welk. The installation of
officers of Washington Camp will
be held January IL, for which occa-
sion music will be furnished by the
orchestra and dancing will follow
the installing of the following offi-
Gers: Consul, VIM. p. Robb; past
consul. Spencer Roberts; adviser. Il.
Il. Bohn; banker, G. Carroll Dimond:
clerk, V. W. Roberds: escort. c. B.
Grimes; watchman, A r. Wilson:
sentry, J. ]. May; trustee. Ralph p.
Coyner; physicians, Drs. Geo. Rob-
erts, B. r. Read. F. w. Braden and
II. l.. Spire. Following the installa-
tion dances will be given each
fourth Friday night at the Temple
beginning at 3 o'clock.
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v. F. w.

Russell Mitchall Post. of Alexan-
dria, Va, will have an open meeting
and smoker at the Dreadnought
Athletic Hall January to which all
members of . the Veterans of For
eigp Wars are invited. Commander
Arnold promises some interesting
wrestling and boxing bouts and the
Drum and Fife Corps of Nationa,
Capitol Post under the leadership Of
Sergt. Loveless will furnish the
music. There will be eats and
smokes. s..r..
Fred Barrack Post, No. 341, of the
V. F. w, elected the following Of
fieers, for the ensuing year: Com
mander, Fred L. Heise; senior vice
commander, w L. Manning; junior
vice commander, r. c. Marsh; chap
lain, NJ. C. Mccarthy; and the fol-
lowing trustees, John l.. Hughes.
Lloyd Kelly and c. p. Conrad. A
class of six applicants who were for
mer District National Guard mem
bers were initiated. The post adopted
a resolution faYoring suffrage for the
District. Installation of officers will
be held at the meeting at Commun-
ity Service Building, January g.
Walter Reed Hospital Post. No.
346. at its Meeting December 20
elected the following officers: Com
mander, John A. Foster; senior vice
commander. Rodney Rickets; junior
vice commander, G. W. Ryan; quar-
termasteE- Bernard Rosman: officer
of the day. Ralph L. Mallory; chap
lain, John r. Stock; trustees, w. G.
Jameson. Cornelius O'Rourke and
Frank Hassleberger. Comrade Cor
nelius O'Rourke. the first commander
of the post, was presented with a
gold past commanders badge. Com
rade w. G. Glenn gave an 'instruc-
tive talk on the War Risk Insur-
ance Act as it applies to men in
hospital. -.
Equality Post. No. 2s4. on Decem-
ber Is, elected the following officers
for the coming year: Commander,
Philip F. Beck; senior vice COM
mander. Robert d. Trussell: junior
vice commander. Irving G. Williams:
hhaplain. Robert F. Simmons, quar-
termaster Arthur c. Brobey: officer
of the day, August r. Hide brandt;
trustee, Edwin S. Bethlehem. The
officers will be installed on Thurs
day evening", January 6, 1921, at an
At its meeting December 81, Ma
tional Capital Post will elect it's Of
ficsrs for the coming year. .-
Admiral Peary Post, No. 427, is
making a record for recruiting over
seas men and at its meeting Mon
day, January 8, to be held in it's new
quarters, Navy Militia Enrolment
Building, will initiate a large class.
Commander Seckelmann, who has
been reelected, intends to make this
post one of the largest in the Dis
trict OF Columbia. A feature of the
meeting January 8 will be an IL
lustrated lecture on Hayti by Com
mander Seckelmann. ,..-
The Christmas Cheer Committees
Of the varios posts Of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars have made pur-.
chases of clothing. toys. etc. that
will bring Christmas cheer to over
seventy-five children of the city.
Gifts will be distributed by members
of the committee on Christmas
morning.
Judge Advocate General Robert c.
Allyn was in Washington during the
past week in consultation with the
chairman of the National Legisla-
tive Committee outlining the legis-
lative program of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars for presentation to
the e7th Congress.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
Red Men

The recent class adoption was the
largest ever held in the District,
over 200 palefaces learning the
mysteries of Redmanship. Delega-
tions from Baltimore and Herndon
came by special cars and were met
by the great sannap, r. A. Humph-
ries. and acting great mishinewa,
Frank F. Voehl, with escort. The
adoption degree was conferred by
a team from Idaho Tribe, No. is. of
the District. Warrior degree by a
team from Tecumseh Tribe, No. 1SS,
of Baltimore, Md, and the Chiefs de-
gree by a team of Mineola Tribe,
No. II, of the District Of Columbia.
The entertainment committee,
through its chairman, Samuel Field
man, presented the, following musi-
cal members: Character songs, Miss
Scherer; Sioux Tribes Glee Club and
selected solo, by Mr.. Pratt. The re-
freshment committee, in charge of
p. G. S. w. B. Garner. prepared a
buffet luncheon. The following
committee had charge Of the affair:
Chairman p. G. s., H. W. Tippett;
p. G. SIS, w. B.. Garner; Chas. ].
Bonner and Samuel Feldman and
c. o. Storm.
Osceola, No. 20. had five palefaces
for the class, adoption. Since NOV
ing into their new hall, the tribe has
been doing good work and all are
invited to attend their meetings to
lend encouragement.
Seneca, No. IL, will hold an all
night meeting on New Year Eve.
The tribe will elect their chiefs for
the coming term and the entertain
ment committee has been putting
forth special effort to see that all
who attend have an enjoyable time
Sioux Tribe, No. Is. will hold a
Christmas entertainment next
Thursday. The following. committee
will have charge of the affair:
Henry ]. Gompers, Harry Lewis, A
@. Nicholas, Samuel Feldman, and
Jacque Heidenheimer. Special at
tention win be given to the kiddies.
This will be a real Christmas enter
tainment with a. Christmas tree,
Santa Claus and eats.
All of the councils of the Degree
of Pocahontas show a gain both in
members and finances. A plan is
now being formulated to have q
class adoption for this degree some
time during January. All members
of this branch are urged to get
busy and have their candidates lined
up by the time the definite an
nouncement is made.
Great Sachem Bergman wishes to
offer to the membership in the Dis.
trict the seasons greetings and ex-
press to them his deep appreciation
of their efforts that have made
his term a success.
The next visitation Of the great
chiefs will be to White Eagle
Council. No. 4, Degree of Pocahontas
at the Pythian Temple on Janu-
ary II.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
Knights of Pythias

Washington Company. uniform
rank. will hold an assembly tomor-
row evening at Pythian Temple,
Important business will be pre-
sented for consideration and all
members Of the company are urged
to be in attendance.
Webster Lodge members were out
in force Tuesday to hear the report
of the membership campaign COM
mittee. number of petitions for
membership were received. Elec-
tiOn OF officers for the ensuing term
will be held on Tuesday evening.
Th Pythian Bowling League has
games scheduled for the week as
follows: Monday. Century Decatur
and Webster; Thursday, Capitol and
Calanthe; Friday, Syracusians and
Columbia
Grand Prclate c. w. Henderson
is in George Washington University
Hospital for treatment. Many mem
bers of the order have paid a visit
to the veteran Pythian during the
past week.
The board Of directors of the
Pythian Hall Association met in
regular session on Monday evening.
Grand Keeper of Records and Seal
II. J. Gasson presented a very inter-
esting report of the financial trans
actions for the current year
Century Decatur Lodge on Mon
day evening elected Clarence r.
Bradshaw. chancellor commander;
+. A. Howard. vice chancellor:
Charles Miller. master of work: T.
w. Morcock, master of finance: $. s.
Price. master Of eXchequer; c. Z.
McAllister. keeper of records and
seal; J. B. Cooper. prelate: p. b.
Snyder. master at arms; y. V. Sven
son. inner guard; ]. F. Paul. outer
guard; G. Frank Day, J. ii. Stone
and F. Erode, trustees. Representa-
tivcs of the Grand Lodge. c. Z. Nc
Allister. f. W. Morcock. ]. II. Stone.
q. Frank Lay and S s. Price.
The ways and means committee
will not hold n meeting next Satur-
day evening on account of the holi-
days. The next meeting will be
held in January. when regular meet
ings will be resumed.
The sale of the photogravure Is
proceeding and the results to date
are reported very gratifying.
Reports of the election of officers
for the coming year are being re-
ceived by Grand Keeper of Records
and Seal Gasson. Young men are
being chosen for official stations in
many lodges.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
Woman's Benefit
Association

At the annual election Of Column
bia Review. No. >. last Saturday
Pvsning, the following officers were
efected for the ensuing year: Com
Iiander. Mrs. Abbie Gates; lieuten-
ant commander. Mrs. Mary SPRING
man; past commander, Mrs. Mary
Adamson: chaplain. Mrs. Pearl Good
man; record keeper. Mrs. Stella
Towner: lady-at-arms. Mrs. Eliza
ksth Sweeney: sergeant, Mrs. Ella
kraus; sentinel, Mrs. Efie Thompson;
PICKET. Mrs. Barbara Eckloff; cap
tain Of guards. Mrsf Mary Cochran: (:
musician. Mrs. Mary c. Adsmson;
Mrs. Estes. Blue Grass Review,
Louisville, Ky, was a guest of the
review. -
National Review. No. 4, will enter
iafn the ID. c. Officers' Club Janp-
Hy 81. the December meeting be-
ing dispensed with owing 10 the
holidays The annual dancing party
and five hundred will be held at
The Raleigh Hotel February g.
Victory, Georgetown and Bright
wood will meet in regular session
TOMORROW evening. :
By error the name Of Mrs. vir-
ginia Metoalf. collector, was omit
ted in the report Of Brentwood
lpnual election. Mrs. Metcalf has
been reappointed BY the supreme
emce fsr the ensuing year. =
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
WoOdmen of the World

Appreciating his services to the
camp and to perfected woodcraft
generally, Alpha Camp has present.
ed to Capt James r. Freeland a
new uniform befitting his rank as
adjutant of the staff of the 1O3d
Regiment, U. r. w. o. w. Capt.
Freeland. also, attained the honor
Of consul commander of his
camp at the December session. an1
will be installed in that office. with
the full ceremony of the ritual on
the first Friday of January. Sow
ereign Dave. Wolf. after years OF
faithful service, as banker at Alpha,
has retired from that station. He
has been succeeded by A B. Dickey.
The efficient clerk of Alpha Camp,
Delos w. Thayer. has been re eject
ed to that office. Sovereign Thay,r
has the distinction of having gone
through the year without losing a
single member of this large camp
by lapse in payment of. dues.
w. "A. Fraser Camp is the baby
camp of the District, but. 1t is on
its feet and moving fast.
The Mystery Committee and Sow.
eretsn English of this camp are
planning new surprises to add to
the novelties already exhibited. This
committee Is unique institution
and Is in demand among the sew.
eral camps for entertainments and
social sessions. Capt. Helgesen has
ordered new outfits for the entire
uniform rank company of Fraser
Camp -,
Col.s George ,wilsher. OF Old Glory
Camp, is going to let out his Mary
land estate and return to Wash
ington to take personal charge of
the 1e3d Regiment of which he is
commander. Capt. George Rohr-
back has issued a call to all mem
berst of Old Glory's company to
attend the regular drills or to turn
I'm their uniforms. The team lis
going to be thu roughly reorganized.
+ Sovereign. Nick Nichols. of Etm
Camp. has a new candidate for the
mysteries OF. woodcraft at his house.
This neophyte Is just six weeks old.
Each midnight he begins a lusty
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weekly BuIIetin, Deeenber - to
January ..

weekly BuIIetIn, Deeenber - ts
January ..
Mondsy-UniOn. No. IL. election
Of officers: Beacon. No. Is. election
of officers; Langdon. No. IS, elec-
tiOn OF officers
Tuesday-washingto No. 6. eIec-
tion OF officers; Golden Rule. No. 81,
second degree; Amity, No. 81. cleo
tion of officers: Excelsior, No. IL
Shird degree and election Of offfcers.
NWedne nesday-Eastern, No. Z, elec-
ton of officers: Harmony. No. 3,
election of officers; Covenant. No.
l3. third degree and election OF on
GERS.
Observation-Disclosures. No. 10. third
degree and election Of officers: Sa-
lem No. %, election Of officers.
Friday-Central. No. l. election OF
ofieers; Metropolis. No. 16. election
OF ofhcers: Federal City. No. 20.
third degree and election of on
Gers; Phoenix. No. IS. election OF
officers.
The year just closing shows odd
Fellowship in the District to be in
most fiourishing condition. the
ANBOANo AAOil
gf the order show in all cases where
large gains have been made in MEM
bership. and the general interest
growing in keeping with the order
in general. The grand lodge officers
> --re~ we'll pleased with the years
work and look forward to very de-
cided Increase in the year to come
The home circle announces that
the dramatic club of Amity Lodge,
Ne. 20. will present. a three -act COM
sdy, AN Innocent Desperate" on
January 2S at the Pythian Temple.
the proceeds TO be divided between
the two organizations. the home cir
Gle using their share for the i'm
provement of the I. o. o. F. Home.
-Dorcas Rebekkah Lodge is regret
ting the loss of Capt Alfred II
Noakes. due TO the removal of his
family to Columbus. Ohio, where he
has been ordered by the govern
uent. All Odd Fellows join Dorcas
in wishing Capt. Noakes much sue
cess at his new post.
One of the humorous events of
the recent grand visitation to Har-
mony Lodge. No. 8. was the presen-
tation to Grand Master Dunn of an
especially constructed fountain pen.
and while the grand master was
much surprised. he was not the
only one in the room that jumped
when he was asked to sign his name
70 dOSument. (Ask the G. M
At the last meeting of Miriam Re-
bokah Lodge. No. s. held Friday
evening. December II. the follow
ing officers were elected for the en-
suing term: Noble grand. Mabel
Donaldson: vice grand, Emma Ac-
ton; recording secretary, Z. ]. S.
MURRAY: financial secretary, Ellie
-hllen; treasurer. f. A. Grigsby, P.
P.y degree director, l.. II. Windsor
The Installation of the above will
take place at the next meeting. jan
uary Z.
After the business session the
members and the invited guests
Robert Cochran and Henry Grigsbe.
enjoyed a Christmas party that had
been prepared by the committee.
at which time presents were given
70 all. and an announcement was
snade that the lodge had furnished
blankets for the I. o. o. F. Home.
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demand for membership in Elm
Camp. The prospective Chopper is
said, appropriately. to be "a chip
OF the old block" Chairman FEEDER
line, Of the tickets committee, re-
quests that immediate returns be
made to him or to the clerk of
the camp for the vaudeville and ball
of December 1s.
All camps are uniting through
the Boosters: Club to properly re-
ceive. and entertain the visiting
Woodmen, March 4. The inaugural
committee Is already receiving re-
quests from Woodmen all over the
country for reservations of accom-
modations. All sovereigns are re-
quested to prepare their vacant
rooms and report available quar-
ters to Secretary Fred. Braugh or
the committee.