Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-04-29

copies, and the same be judiciously dis
tributed.
The steamer Abner O'Neal was un-
loading her cargo Of wheat from WASH
burn Friday, and will get way for
another cargo to-day. She was examined
Friday and passed muster in good
shape.
In speaking of Bismarck's new mayor,
the Washburn Leader says: "From the
tenor of his address to the council We
must express the belief that Mr.. Allen
will give that city a first-class admins
tration."
Gerald Pierce: The country is gradu-
ally settling up. All through the coun-
try are signs of improvement. Scores of
claims, deserted a few years ago, are now
being reclaimed. There is a demand for
farm lands.
The Sheridan house has q new mana
ger. He arrived Tuesday, at the Lam
born. Mother and child are doing
nicely, and the face of Frank kim, the
genial proprietor of the Sheridan, beams
with an added radiance.
The funeral of Geo. E. Sheppardson
was held at the Baptist church Tues
day afternoon. Rev. Mr.. Kline delivered
a brief address. Mrs. Leslie and Mrs.
w. S. DeGraf kindly sent flowers which
were placed on the casket.
jamestown Alert: Judge Francis of
Bismarck, says that he may leave North
Dakota for Montana, but if he does, it
will be with many regrets. The judge
has many friends in the state who will
regret exceeding to see him go.
The senate committee on public lands
has ordered a favorable report upon
Hansbrough's bill to set aside a portion
of the abandoned Fort Abraham Lincoln
reservation as a site for a state educa-
tional and charitable institution.
Jos. Hare: 1 fitted c. w. Rawlings out
with a new stove and a miscellaneous
lot of kitchen furniture. He seems as
clipper as a meadow lark and 1 hardly
knew which to congratulate the most
hearty-his excellent wife or himself.
VIM. Badger, the Livonia cattle man,
returned Thursday from his winters
visit at his old home in Boston. He
brought a carload of young cattle back
WILL ulm. duIOuS Uucm d CuOlOuSLlUItU
yearling Polled Angus bull-a beauty.
Parties who have not been down to
the pump house of the water works late
ly will find it delightful drive. EnGi-
neer Sloan has converted the bluffs in
the vicinity of the pump house into
quite a romantic spot. Ed. is a genius.
A letter from Rev. Ben Ham, who is
now at Benicia Barracks, California,
conveys the information that Captain
and Mrs. Rockwell are now stationed at
Benicia. Rev. Ben-Ham is rector at
that point and pleased with his charge.
Professor tombstone fairly astounded
the Grand Forkers. The Herald gave
the entertainment a column review, clos.
ing as follows: 1T was largely attended.
The great magician carried out a fine
program of wonderful feats and pleased
ALL"
Darlington Independent: The North
ern Pacific railroad carpenters are finish
ing off another room at the depot for
the agent, Miss Poole, who is one of the
best agents on this line and deserves
every accommodation the company can
give her.
Webb Brothers are now engaged in
extensive improve gents in their furni-
ture store. The building will be n
larged, another story added, and when
completed will be one of the finest and
most extensive furniture establishments
in the northwest.
Here is the way Mayor Fuller gives it
out in the jamestown Alert: "To all
persons in Jamestown: You are notified
that all sidewalks abutting on your lots
must be repaired by you within ten days,
or same will be liked by the city and
taxed against your lots"
The TRIBUNE was informed Friday
that "they,"-whoever "they" is or are
would not let Healy go to Grand Forks.
He is good enough to rally around at
home but not good enough to send
abroad. That's it, eh? That is not the
right kind of political etiquette.
Winona Times: A little girl of Mr.,
and Mrs. Able'e, who keep a tavern on
the Wlnona and Eureka trail, died last
Wednesday. He ordered a board to
make her coffin three days before her
death. The Russians have quite ad-
verse ways to those of the Americans.
Ed. Sloan, at the river landing, raised
about a bushel Of an excellent variety of
potatoes last year from one potato. It
is known as the Victor, and that the
farmers may have the advantage of his
experience, he has left the potatoes with
Hare e. Holt, to be given such farmers
as may feel interested enough to call for
them.
It is understood that the ladies of the
Presbyterian church are looking for
"jobs" by which to earn the dollar each
n is to give to the pew fund. Some
of them are ready to make angel food cake
and other cakes at very reasonable rates,
others will do plain sewing or mending.
Anyone wanting work done can consult
Mrs. E. H. Wilson or Mrs. j. M. Ander-
son.
The total amount collected by the
committee for the Methodist church re-
pair fund, Is SlO9.50; the donation by
the Knights Templar is s21.25, and the
amount pledged by the members, $4,000.
Any one wishing to contribute to the
may leave the contribution with
the church treasurer, Mr.. E. S. Pierce.
Frank Ryan, pressman of the TRIBUNE,
was surprised at his residence Monday
evening. A very agreeable part of the
surprise was a large easy chair, presented