Malzahn Block
An organizational meeting for the First Presbyterian Church was held on August 24, 1896 in the Malzahn building. This building was purchased by Troppman and used until replaced by Troppman with a brick building.
The Beltrami County news is owned and edited by C. R. Martin, one of the bright editors of the state. He established his paper here in March 1898 and it has steadily grown into great popularity. It is independent in politics and is the official paper of the village. Mr. Martin’s advice is considered valuable in the affairs of the village and county. He is secretary of the Fire Department of Bemidji and selected the splendid equipment by which the department has been able to protect the village from fire so effectually. Mr. Martin’s printing office is centrally located in Malzahn block, where he has a very good newspaper and job printing outfit. (Bemidji, January 1900)
An immense crowd thronged S. A. Lochen’s “New Store” at its opening Monday evening. The store is a marvel of artistic loveliness, from the show windows clear through. For 12 years Mr. Lochen has been a window trimmer, and the whole interior speaks of his cleverness. Mr. Nelson, of Wahpeton, is assisting Mr. Lochen and wife. The new store is well stocked with the very latest in female wearing apparel and novelty, and both store and stock would be a credit to any city. Was this in the Malzahn block? (Oct 18, 1900)
Little Gem Confectionary (June 1901)
Young and Cahill purchased the grocery business of F. M. Malzahn in Oct 1901. Same clerks, same place of business. (Oct 3, 1901)
Night calls received at office, upstairs in the Malzahn block. Phone No. 55., W. R. Morrison., Physician and Surgeon, Accucheur. Oct 10, 1901.
P.J. O’Leary bought out the stock from F.M. Malzahn and paid 80¢ on the dollar. He then advertised a closing out sale in the Malzahn Block for October 1901. O’Leary also bought out the stock of S. A. Lochen when he declared bankruptcy and advertised it for sale in January, 1902.
Fuller has opened a Jewelry Store in the Malzahn Block, next to the Algoma Hotel, with a fine stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware and Spectacles (Nov 11, 1901)
We are selling the stock of Dry Goods, Shoes, Hats, Furnishing Goods and Notions, lately purchased from F. M. Malzahn at 80 cents on the $1. Now is the time to buy your winter’s supply at a great reduction in price. Fred P. O’Leary & Co., Malzahn Blk. (Nov 21, 1901)
One of the most enjoyable social gatherings of the season was the F-dance and supper given by the Spiritualistic society of Bemidji last Friday evening. Dancing commenced in real earnest at 9 o’clock in the Red Men hall, and was kept up until midnight when the merry dancers adjourned to the Algoma rooms in the Malzahn block and partook of a most elegant spread prepared by the ladies of the society. After lunch dancing was resumed at the Red Men hall, and when the dancers began to depart for their respective homes it was neigh onto 3 o’clock. (Oct 2, 1902)
Fire in Malzahn Blocks Puts Several Business Houses Out of Commission. (Feb. 19, 1904) The night was mild without wind which was decidedly in favor of the firemen. The building is what is known as the old Malzahn block, a two story frame structure, extending form Third Street on which the “Bazaar” fronts back on Minnesota Avenue to the alley and is 50 x 140 feet and two stories high. The fire started from an unknown cause in the Cigar and Confectionary Store of G. N. Christie, and spread through to the rear into the storeroom and warehouse of J. P. Young and Co., filled that store and the bazaar with dense, black smoke. Apartments were on the second floor.
The insurance adjusters to adjust the losses sustained in the Malzahn block fire are expected to arrive in the city today. An inventory of all the damaged stocks will be taken and it will be some time before the stores which have been closed can he reopened. (Mar 2, 1904)
The Bazaar store which has been closed to the public since the recent Malzahn block fire will be opened Monday of next week with a big fire sale. (Mar 10, 1904)
Miss Louise Hetland’s millinery store which has been closed since the Malzahn block fire will be opened Monday of next week. The loss on the stock was adjusted at $410 and the loss on the building at $10. The spring stock of the store very fortunately was at the depot when the fire occurred and will be shown with the opening of the store. (Mar 11, 1904)
The cream parlor upstairs at Peterson’s new stand, Troppman block (May 1904)
The new firm of Fleming & Downs, who have purchased the hardware store of P. M. Malzahn, took possession of the store this morning. [this block?] Both the gentlemen are well known in Bemidji, having been employed at the store of E H. Winter & Co. for the past year. They have many friends in Bemid]i and their success is almost certain. (Nov 25, 1904)
T. Beaudette, who recently arrived in Bemidji from Two Harbors, has opened up a first class tailoring establishment in Room 311, Malzahn block, where he is prepared to take orders for pressing, cleaning, repairing and all lines of tailoring. (May 2, 1905)
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Opsahl yesterday established themselves in their summer home at Mississippi siding. Mr. Opsahl will maintain his office in the Malzahn Block as formerly, however. (July 1, 1905)
The firm of Bisiar & Vanderlip, (doing business in Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines and all kind of household goods), have changed their name to Bisiar, Vanderlip & Co., with an additional partner, Mr. Jas. Praser of Duluth, Minn. Mr. Praser will look after the credit department and collections. The firm will remove their place of business to the building formerly occupied by the Dime Saver Store in the Malzahn Block, on June 1st. (1906)
F.G. Troppman, who owns the old Malzahn block in this city, has re-engaged in business at Fergus Falls. (April 12, 1907)