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1 w^y^^ 'wjagflggiggwsVStsaaBaxssssssrmmv. smm^m^^^^^^^^^n '"f^iK, ^"vgprz ^'y^WWf^ BUYS BAC THE REEDSTUDIO R. W. Reed Purchases Photo graph Gallery Which He Formerly Owned. B. W. Reed, former proprietor of the Reed Studio in Bemidji, but who for several months has made his home at Koochiching, where he owns a gallery, today Closed a deal whereby he again becomes owner of the studio which he established in this city several years ago. Mr. Reed comes back to Bemidji on ac count of an appointment which be recently received as official photographer for the Minnesota & International railway com pany. He will make this city his headquarters, as he can do work for the company from Bemidji with much more facility than if he were located at Koochiching. Mr. Reed is so well known throughout northern Minnesota, and especially in Bemidji, that it is hardly necessary to speak of bis past record. It may be said, however, with safety, that no better practitioner cf the photo graphic art lives in this portion of the United States, and his re turn to this city will greatly please his ipany Bemidji friends. He will take possession of the studio tomorrow morning. Schaf fer Bros., who haye conducted the establishment since Mr. Reed sold out to them, will remain in Bemidji for the present, one member of the firm, Edward Schaffer, having accepted a posi tion with Mr. Reed. Mr. Reed has spent some time in the twin cities, from where he returned Wednesday night, and has posted himself upon the latest fads in the art of photog raphy, especially in the portrait ure branch of the business. Prominent Land Attorney. Chas. H. Babbitt a noted land attorney from Washington D. C. and well known here passed through Bemidji today. Mr. Babbitt represented the Bena Townsite company in the noted Bena Townsite case and is on his way to Cass Lake to attend the case. The Episcopal Diocese of Duluth claims eighty acres in the center of Bena. Peaches! Peaches! Peaches! J. A. McConkey will have, Friday afternoon, a big dray load of peaches. I got these at a big bargain and now give my customers the benefit. If you want to put up peaches send in your orders at once. I will run them out at 95c a Crate These are to be fancy Freestones A tine assortment of special values displayed on our 10c table. Some things are well worth 25 cents. A cardial invitation extended to each and everybody to come in and see what I have and ask the prices I am making. ^^papiWM Cincinnati, Sept. 15.Of 200 refugees from the yellow fever districts of Louisiana who arrived here early today on a special train, five are held on suspicion of having the disease, while it is AR E YOU TAXES PAID? State Auditor Urges County Auditors to Jog People's Memory. DELINQUENT SALE WILL TAKE PLACE ABOUT NOV. 1. County Auditor Wilmann Is Send ing Oat Notices to Delinquent Taxpayers. County Auditor Willman has received a communication from State4 Indianapolis, Sept. 15.David E. Sherrick, yesterday ousted by Governor Hanly from the LAST GAM E OF THE SEASON Base Ball Contest, Cloquet and Bemidji Should Be Largely Attended. The base ball game to be play ed Sunday afternoon between Cloquet and Bemidjithe last game of the seasonshould be the most largely attended event of the kind which has taken place in Bemidji this season. The man agement has made special efforts to secure the best talent pos sible for the game Sunday, and it should be rewarded for these efforts by a large attendance. The game will be called promptly at 3:30 p. m. YELLOW FEVER IN CINCINNATI Two Hundred Refuges From Disease Ar- rive And Are Scattered Through the City. Auditor Iverson urgipg him to make a special effort to bring the matter of delinquent taxes to the personal attention of the taxpayers who are delin quent. Auditor Wilmann has complet ed a list of those who are delin quent and the number is found to be between 1,200 and 2,000 in Beltrami county. He is now send ing out notices advising delin quents that they have failed to pay their taxes and it is expected that a large number will settle up their accounts with the county before the delinquent tax sale takes place about the first of November. Providing the taxpayer does not take advantage of the notices which Auditor Wilmann is now sending out, the property upon which taxes are behind will be' sold, and the extra expense of expiration of redemption pro ceedings will add greatly to the amount of the taxes. CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT Removal From Office of David E. Ker- rick, Indiana State Auditor, Fol lowed By Arrest. II in ii m*mmw ml unofficially reported that a score of others who are scattered throughout the city are sick and may have the fever. Fifty of the party are absolutely penniless. SPENDS OVE $900,000 Amount Donated Annually to the Poor by the Sal vation Army. ARM B0LDS HARVEST FESTI YALSEPT. 23 26. Philanthropic Work of Huge Pro- portionsAppeals for Donations. The Salvation Army will hold its annual Harvest Festival Sep tember 23 to 26 and the army corps in Bemidji appeals to the people of this city for donations of all kinds, money, clothing, food, fuel etc, with which it may carry on its work of charity. It is a fact not generally known that the Salvation Army, which has outposts in every country of the world, spend annually in the United States $900,000 for the re lief of the poor. 742 posts and outposts, 78 Shelters for men, 61 Industrial Homes. 23 Rescue Homes for women, 20 Slum Set tlements, 3 Farm Colonies as well as Relief Stores, Employment Bureaus, etc. To carry on this work the army asks donations from the people. Articles of every and any description will be gladly ac cepted and will be put to the best of uses. Donations may be sent to the Army Headquarters On Fourth street in the rear of the Swedback block. office of state auditor, was form ally arrested this morning on the charge of embezzlement. BEARS THICK A BUEN A VISTA Bruin Looks for Acorns on Hardwood Ridges in That Vicinity. J. W. Speelman, who arrived in Bemidji this morning from Buena Vista on his way to North ome, states that bears are un usually numerous in the vicinity of his home this fall. "Only last Wednesday," says Mr. Speel man, "M. E. Currant killed a large one not 10 rods from the Summit hotel in Buena Vista. The bears are now frequenting the hardwood ridges looking far acorns, which have started to fall off the trees, and it is an easy matter to find them." P^j^^^^^^^^W^^S^fP^^^P^y^y^'^^^^"1^^^'*^"^"''' 15he M'Call Patterns for Style & Fit 10c & 15c None Higher 9 WILL MARR SEPTEMBER 27 Invitations Have Been Is* sued for Marriage of Popular Couple. Invitations have been issued for the marriage of George Thomas Baker to Miss Grace L. Marie Kaelble, youngest daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kaelble. The wedding ceremony will be solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, 820 Beltrami avenue, on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 9 o'clock p* m. Arrangements for the wedding are already un der way, and it promises to be one of the most elaborate affairs of the kind ever celebrated in the city. ^^Ifi'-gl^^ DRESS GOODS It will soon be cold weather and now is the time to buy your fall dress goods while the assortment is large, best in quality colors and prices- Our stock of plain and fancy Mohairs, Henriettas, Series, Broadcloths, Heavy Suitings, and Flannels is the best assorted" in your city and our prices will meet the competition. Gome in and let us show you through the line. \iM^^---M.JIRTWAiSTS One lot Ladies' wash shirtwaists in heavy fancy wash goods, only, each $9c One lot Ladies' shirtwaists in the fancy Mohair, Brilliantine and fancy corded white, special, $1.39 We have a special number in the "Sorosis" heavy black mercerized sateen Petticoats which is a beauty. This week only, 9 QUIL TS AND BLANKETS G-ood large cotton blankets, large enough for any bed, only 50c We carry the bed blankets in all sizes and prices ranging from 50c to $6.00 and some special values in the quilts at $1.00, $1.75 and $2.00. We Carry the Brainerd & Armstrong Silks for Fancy Work. New Postoffice Established. A new postoffice has been es tablished three and one half miles west of Buena Vista. The name of the new office is New Haven S Tall and Winter ^A*AA^A*^V^^*^^AJWW^^^^*^WW GOOD Onr line of Fall and Winter goods is being put onto the shelves and is one that will please yon in botji quality and price. DRESS GOODS The newest things in Panamas, Voiles, Mohairs, Venetian Broadcloths and Serges. Trimmings and Neckwear The latest will be found in our showcases. MOTTO! "The Best is None to G-ood" This especially so in our prescription department Bring us your Prescriptions. E. N. FRENCH & CO. CITY DRUG STORE. Heunetfv Shoes If You Have Had A Pair You Know They Are The Best That Money Can Buy AH Goods Guaranteed Satisfactory or Money Refunded. Bemidji Minnesota" HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMflUfl** 0 ft and John Petre has been appoint ed postmaster. ISaftes Kidneys and Bladder Right 9HHQBHH| rt Sorosis Underskirts are the Best Money Can Buy ~%Sjg' 3f. jr A Jf i t- -i v 5. 'i ,i Sag