Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-04-28

yet. Griggs and Kidder report snow
squalls, and a consequent retarding of
farm work. LaMourc is about the
same, as is also Mcintosh. In Morton
ut the beginning of the past week seed
ing was we'll under way and "a good
many farmers would have had their
wheat in by this time had it not been
for the bad weather OF the past week,
which wa very windy while the ground
froze hard. Work has now been re-
sumed in the western portion of the
county. Work has been stopped in
Nelson county, there have been heavy
frosts in Oliver, while in Pembina the
ground is still covered with snow, and
there are no signs Of spring work. In
Richland county it will not bs possible
to resume work before May 1st, with
favorable weather. In Sargent county
the snow is nearly sill gone, but on ac-
count of high, cold winds farmers have
been unable to work in the fields. In
Stark county the conditions have been
better, while in Stevens the ground is
frozen too hard to pillow. In Stutsman
seeding will probably be resumed the
first of the week, in Trail practically no
spring work has been done, and in Walsh
the correspondent reports the season
not advanced a particle since the last re-
port.
Notice,
Came to my Enclosure on April 18th,
one light bay mare or light sorrel with
three white feet. small white spot in
forehead; weight about 800 lbs. Also
one roam colt II year old with a white
foot. Owner is requested to call and get
same.
r. E. WALDORF.
Menoken, April %, 1893.
Little Joe Dietrich { cad.
Joseph Dietrich, Jr., who was badly
frozen in the blizzard which occurred
two weeke ago, died at about 3 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon.
The death of little Joe, while it has
been expected for several days, comes as
q shock to his friends. When he was
brought to town after the storm, it was
thought that by the amputation of a
portion of his hands and feet, his life
might be saved. The shock to him
occasioned by his experience while out
in the storm, however, rendered his
physical condition extremely weak, and
it vas impossible to perform an opera.
ton. All vas done for Kim that was
possible, but in spite of all efforts, blood
poisoning set in, and he, from that time,
grew gradually weaker, his death being
but a matter of time.
The grief stricken relatives of the de.
ceased have the sympathy of the whole
community in their affection. Joe was
known by every resident of the city, and
his face was a familiar one everywhere
His was rather a quiet, retiring dispo.
sition, and his nature was a loving one
rendering him universally beloved
About 16 years Of age, he had hosts Of
friends among the boys. and he wal
popular and a favorite with them all
And in his death, they feel the loss o.
one Of their dearest companions.
The funeral will not occur until Friday
afternoon. The time and place will be
announced in to.morrow's TRIBUNE
that his friends may assemble and pay
their last respects to the memory of the
departed.
Professor Whittier, the optician, ha.
had q big run of custom since he hal
been in Bismarck, and more are con
sulting him daily. People are just be
ginning to find out that he is no crdinar!
spectacle vender, but a genuine opticial
and one we'll versed in the anatomy ant
physiology of the eye. He will no doub
save a great many people from making
trip to st. Paul or Minneapolis to hav'
their eyes treated. He will remain a
the Western house until and including
Saturday, May 9th, and positively nj
longer.
Civil Service Examination.
Following is a list of the names of ap
plicants for positions under the civil
service law, examined at the city hal
Tuesday. For the railway mail service
F. H. Gilbert, Bismarck; Jas. Bartron
Coal Ha1bor; w. j. Marles and F. F
Marles, jamestown; for teacher il
Indian service, Geo. M. Butterfield, Bis
marck.
The examiner, B. A. P. Pool left in tn
evening for Fargo, where an examina
ton will be held on Thursday. HI
goes from there to st. Paul, the exami
nation for the latter place to be held OF
Saturday.
Shaw to Fake Charge of the News.
Major Shaw left Sunday evening t.
faka charoa If tho editorial danarfman