Scott T. Stewart, Bemidji Pioneer Businessman, Dies.
Death came to Scott T. Stewart, one of Bemidji’s long time residents and a former business man on Jan 20, 1954. Had Mr. Stewart lived to Feb. 6th, he would have marked the 50th anniversary of his coming to Bemidji for it was on Feb 6, 1904, that he first came here and went into the restaurant business in the old Nangle building at 302 Third Street. Later he entered the grocery business and for many years owned and operated the store known to many as the Campus Food Market at 1101 Birchmont Drive. He retired from business in 1943.
Mr. Stewart was born April 8, 1884 at Morris, Minn.
The handsome loving cup which the Bemidji High School and Bemidji “Chiefs” football teams contest for Saturday is on exhibition at Scott Stewart’s store. It is causing quite a lot of attention and admiration and is a prize well to be proud of. (Oct 25, 1907)
Scott Stewart was a leader in the Firemen’s Association. He was a member of Bemidji’s Fire Department Running Team in 1909, as well as a member of the Flag Team. “Bemidji’s flag team will be composed of Scott Stewart, Ray Dennis, Earl Geil, Charles Collins, Emil Gustafson and C. C. Crippen. Bemidji also holds the record of the association for the flag race, having completed the 600 yards in an even 66 seconds.
The Bemidji Fire department has always had a splendid running team. The department has won championship banners at five different tournaments, two of which are the property of the department through the running team having won banners four successive years, two years for each banner. A large number of Bemidji people will undoubtedly visit Crookston during the tournament to see the races and cheer the local firemen on to victory.” (July 1, 1909)
SCOTT STEWART WON THE SECOND PRIZE AT CAMP
Pioneer Correspondent Says He Should Have Been Awarded First Prize, the Gold Medal.
Camp Lakeview, June 21, 1908 (Special to Pioneer.)
In the field day exercises of the Third Regiment, which were held Saturday, Scott T. Stewart of Bemidji, sergeant of Company K, fairly won the gold medal for making the most number of points in the day’s sports, but for some unknown reason he was counted out of the first prize (gold medal) and received only the silver medal indicative of winning second place in the sports of the day. (June 21, 1908)
Ellsworth of Company F was given first prize and awarded the gold medal, with twelve points to his credit. Sergeant Stewart was second in the 100-yard dash, getting three points, first in the 220-yard race, getting five points, he was third in the relay race, getting one point, third in the broad jump, one point, third in tent pitching, one point, making eleven points for the Bemidji man.
Inter-collegiate rules did not prevail, which may account for the manner in which Stewart was counted out of winning the gold medal, which it is said should have been awarded him. (1908)
‘TEDDY’ FOLLOWS POISON ROUTE
Alaskan Spitz Dog Owned By Scott Stewart Died This Morning.
The beautiful white Spitz dog owned by Scott Stewart was poisoned last evening while the family was away. The dog was a family pet and was known by nearly all north end residents. He was locked inside the screens on the rear porch of the home and someone pried open the door far enough to hand him a piece of poisoned meat.
The dog was well trained and was never allowed to leave the neighborhood. He was a brother of the trained dogs which performed at the Grand Theater recently, and owned by the Nichols of Nymore. (May 7, 1913)
At one of the most enthusiastic meetings ever held by the Bemidji Athletic club, Scott Stewart, E. H. Denu, Attorney Thayer C. Bailey and Attorney M. J. Brown were named as members of the board of control of that organization, who with Ralph B. Lycan, president, complete the board, last evening. (Aug 28, 1914)
207 4th Street
When a Bemidji grocery store, since its establishment here eight years ago known as Roe & Markusen’s, opened its doors for business this morning, it did so under the ownership of Scott Stewart, a deal for the purchase having been consummated Saturday night.
Roe & Markusen’s has always been considered as being one of Bemidji’s leading grocery stores and it is the intention of Stewart to not only retain that reputation, but to improve the service and stock. Only high grade groceries, fruits and vegetables will be carried.
Stewart, who is one of Bemidji’s most popular young men, has been in business here before, at one time owning a confectionery store on Third street. During the past two years he has been chief clerk at Roe & Markusen’s, patrons always appreciating his efforts to please. He is a bright business man and should make a great success of his new enterprise. He has been a resident of Bemidji for eight years. Cleve King, the efficient delivery man of the store, has accepted a clerkship under the new management and Byron Russell will have charge of the delivery service. Knute K. Roe and Chris Markusen, former owners, have not announced their future business plans. (Nov 30, 1914)
Determined to impress upon the minds of the people of this city and country, that his is “The store of good taste,” S. T. Stewart who recently purchased the Roe & Markusen Grocery store, has announced that he plans to advertise in the Daily Pioneer every Monday evening for 1915. The line of advertising adopted by Mr. Stewart is unique, catchy and attractive. Each and every ad during the entire year will contain a recipe for something good to eat. Already women are planning to cut these ads from the Pioneer each Monday with a view of securing material for a modern cook book.
The recipes will include puddings, soups, salads, cakes, meats, pies, etc. and will be well worth saving. Mr. Stewart’s first advertisement and recipe will appear in the Pioneer next Thursday, New Year’s eve and after that look for it each Monday. “I expect to offer some interesting specials from week to week, in addition to our regular groceries and bebelieve the plan will work out well,” said Mr. Stewart today. The store is still using auto delivery in spite of the cold weather and snow, all of which adds to the service efficiency. (Dec 30, 1914)
Scott Stewart gave away tickets to children for a show at the Grand Theatre. A large American flag is floating from atop the store of Scott Stewart in the spirit of patriotism. (March 3, 1917)
Scott T. Stewart, proprietor of the Stewart Grocery store, and Miss Hallie Lampman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Lampman of Holgate, Ohio, will be married tomorrow at the home of the bride. They will spend their honeymoon in Decorah, Iowa. (Mar 9, 1917)
RETURN FROM HONEYMOON
Mr. and Mrs. Scott T. Stewart returned this morning from their Honeymoon spent in Decorah, la., where they visited Mr. Stewart’s sister, Mrs. W. H. Burtus. Mrs. Stewart was formerly Miss Hallie Lampman of Holgate, Ohio. The wedding took place at the bride’s home on May 10. Mr. Stewart has purchased the Lahr residence, 1019 Bemidji Avenue and they will go to housekeeping about June 1.
On May 10, 1917, he was married to Hattie Lampman in Holgate, Ohio, and they returned to Bemidji to make their home. They had a daughter Helen and a son Scott III. At various times, his mother-in-law Clara Lampman lived with his family, and then his sister Capitola Stewart.
Scott Stewart was apparently very popular as his wedding made front page news in the Bemidji Daily Pioneer.
Alfred Decker & Cohn, Youthful Friends of Scott Stewart Noisely Greet Newly Wed “Pal.”
If the youth of north Bemidji could vote Scott Stewart, the well known grocer, whose place of business is on Fourth street, could have any office he desired from flue inspector to the residency, and it is occasioned somewhat thusly:
To begin with, the neighborhood boys are naturally friends of Mr. Stewart. He was one himself and never forgot it. That’s the reason. Somewhere in the Bible there is something to the effect that it isn’t the proper caper for man to dwell alone and with passing years Mr. Stewart became convinced that was correct A few days ago he took unto himself a better three-quarters and after a few days spent on a trip practicing in referring to his bride as “Mrs.” and not stutter, they arrived in Bemidji
Last night the smoke laden air in the vicinity of the Stewart habitat was filled with weird sounds, an effective if not artistic serenade Mr. Stewart’s young friends were on the job. Mr. Stewart looked back a few years and remembered. And grabbing his hat he said “come on boys” and away trooped the bunch to Netzer’s for an ice cream feed [Netzer’s later became Johnson Corner Drug]. And to make it a good one Mr. Stewart impressed his auto and added a party of girls to the perspiring and radient-faced group.
In 1905, Scott, his mother Emma and older sister Capitola all lived at 302 Third Street where he had his first grocery store. Mrs. Emma Stewart and Capitola moved to 922 Dewey Avenue.
He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.