The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1884-07-11
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Baptist ladies Of Ipswich, the other
night. Pink packages were sold by
ladies dressed in pink; pink walters
served pink ice cream and cake, and
the affair was the "pink of perfec-
tion.'1 = NIB
: Argus, 2: The pulpit of the Bap-
tist church was occupied yesterday
by Mr.. William d. Holt of the senior
class, Rochester, N. Y, Theological
Seminary. Mr.. Holt will preach
here until September when he ex-
rects to return to the seminary to
complete his studies.
Teller, 4: The scandinavians of
Milnor are organizing a society, the
object of which is to secure the dis
cussion of political, social, and eco
nomic questions of the times. The
organization will be extended until
the Scandinavian population of the
county is embraced in it's member
ship.
1t is often urged against Chris
tianity that there are SO many scoun.
drels in the churches as to bring re-
ligion into disrepute. The fact that
religion thrives in spite of this
shows it to be no mere earthly insti-
tuition. Nothing which derives it's
power and, influence solely from the
human, could possibly thrive with
SO many rascals using it as a cloak
to hide their misdeeds from the Just
indignation of the world.
Riches do not make man happy:
but it must be admitted that, in
the hands Of q sensible man, his
wealth may be used to administer
greatly to health and comfort. As
rule, he is the happiest man. who
is contented with what he has, and
is not waiting for next year or the
next decade TO have a protracted
period Of enjoyment on the antici-
pated savings of the future. 1t is
within your power to enjoy the
present, do not postpone your hap
piness. Be happy now, and resolve
to be happy whenever you can.
Fargo Republican, 1: The Wal
colt Glee club held pleasant re-
union yesterday afternoon at the
Helcndale stock farm. There were
present: Mr. and Mrs. Gus Bronson,
Mrs. Walcott, Mrs. Davis, Mrs,
Rome, Miss Voedich, Miss Weber
and Mr.. Ed. Bronson. Mrs. Bronson
acted as accompanist. Among the
music which deserves special men
tion was "When the Robins Nest
Again. by Mrs. Davis; "Dat NAL
dusen Cat', very humorous selec-
tion, by Gus Bronson, and .Come
Where the Lindens Bloom" by DR..
Wells, who possesses rare baritone
voice which he manages with great
skill.
St. Paul Globe: President Arthur
has very sensibly selected news
paper man for the governor of Da-
kota. They are the only class of
people fit to be governors, and if
Colonel Lounsberry OF Colonel Do
nan, both Dakota newspaper men,
were not to be selected;it was well
to take Colonel Pierce, who is one
of the leading writer's on the Chi
cago News, and for many years the
leading writer on the Inter Ocean.
1t is noticeable too that the entire
trio of newspaper men mentioned
are colonies. The Globe extends
congratulations to Colonel, all
the colonels in fact, and to the peo-
pie Of Dakota as well-all the people
Ex-Governor Ordway.
st. Paul Dispatch, 25: A little
barefoot girl, aged s years, named
Edna Morgan, ran away from James
town, Oak, and on her arrival at
the Union depot here yesterday was
detained. by the officials, in spite of
the very fine story she told about
being under a good old lady's care,
enroute to her grandmother's home
in Kansas City. She was detained
at the depot until telegram was
received from the chief Of police at
jamestown, giving information that
she was missing from that place.
She was then sent back. She claims
to be an orphan, and told a pitiful
story of cruelty and abuse, from a
plasterer there, to whose charge she
had been given by an aunt in Min
neapolis.
Argus, 30.-The Fargo Southern
has some eight miles of track yet to
put down, which it is hoped will be
completed by Wednesday,. The
poles and wire have come for the
telegraph line, and Superintendent
Taylor expects to put a force on this
week. The Fargo freight agent is
to be appointed this week; it is un-
derstood that Mr.. Hemmingway,
late cashier of the Northern Pacific,
and Mr.. Marsh, of the Manitoba
local Office are applicants, as is also
MI. Chapman, who has been with
the road since it was commenced
last fall. MI. Chapman is an ex-
perienced railroad man and has a
daughter, who is said to be first
class operator, and would he an
office assistant.
Special from Fargo, Oath inst.
says: The North Dakota Teachers
association opened it's session here
to- day with prayer. The object is
announced as the mutual improve
ment Of it's members, and the adj
vancement of the cause of education
through North Dakota. The follow
ing officers were elected: President,
Hon. E. A. Healey; vice president,
g. A. Burton; Secretary, J. r.. Fin
ney; treasurer, Taylor Crum; of
Fargo. An executive committee