Pioneer Tailor
A. D. Moe, 1900 Census for Bemidji. Tailor. Born in Norway March 1866. Wife Martha, b. May 1874. He immigrated from Norway in 1889; she in 1892.
A surprise party was given last night by the members of the congregation of the Norwegian Lutheran church to Mrs. A. D. Moe at her residence, 1119 Beltrami. About 50 persons were present. The evening was spent in singing and social chat, after which light refreshments were served. Mrs. Moe was presented with a handsome sideboard by the congregation. (Oct 4, 1905)
Prom the time Bemidji was in her “swaddling clothes,” so to speak, Bemidjians have been accustomed to speak of A. D. Moe as THE merchant tailor of the town, and “Go and see Moe he will fix you out,” has been the answer given to anxious inquiries as to where one could have a fine suit made to order on short notice and in a neat, work manlike manner.
And Mr. Moe has never given occasion for any person to regret the confidence placed in his ability or reliability. It makes no difference whether it is a broadcloth suit for a groom, or a natty business suit for the every-day hustler, “Go and see Moe, he will fix you out fine.”
Coming to this city from Fargo, N. D., nine years ago, Mr. Moe has, by his universally square dealing and genial disposition, become a great favorite with the citizens of Bemidji who appreciate good-fitting clothes made in the latest fashion from the best fabrics.
Mr. Moe has always been a loyal “booster” for Bemidji, and he is thoroughly imbued with that spirit of progressiveness which pervades the bosom of every resident of this “Hub City of the North.” Mr. Moe makes a specialty of cutting and fitting, and also cleaning and pressing. (March 1909)
Arnech D. Moe was married to Martha Halaas. Three children were born in Bemidji: Ernest (1901), Edna (1903) and Lawrence (1908)
The family moved to Oregon and then to California.