The Dickinson press., 1898-12-24
M MopERN noTnER

me MODERN MOTHER
Has foudd that her. little ones are im-
proved more by the pleasant Syrup Of
Figs, when in need Of the laxative effect
Of a gentle remedy, than by any other.
Children enjoy it and it benefits them.
The true remedy, Syrupof Figs, is manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
only.
Cot Parker's for choice cuts, of corn
feed beef.
CAPADURA, a spasum Of delight.
Milt Linsley. l2-24-8P.
Auditor Foley WA returning to Medora
Thursday morning.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Stone,
December II, a daughter.
D. w. Ryder loaded a car of horses
the first of this week and shipped to
Portland, N. D.
Mrs Geo. w. Lee was operated on
Monday for appendicitis. Mrs. McCloy
was to be operated on a few days later.
The town meat markets have special
Christmas decorations, and many of the
stores have also made considerable deco
ration.
When you get stationery get your
name and address printed on it. Try the
PRESS for your next order. See the
stock and get prices.
Last Saturday eight pair Of horses
were sold in Dickinson to new settlers
which indicates that the horse market is
not SO bad at this place.
congressman-elec t-Spalding has been
to Washington and is reported as being
in favor Of an extra session of congress
to dispose of the financial question.
The St. Charles Hotel has prepared a
fine bill of fare for Christmas dinner and
no doubt quite a number of townspeople
will take dinner at this popular hotel.
Howard c. R. Thayer, a resident at
New England for a time, is correspond
ing secretary for a large Christian Sci
ence organization at 81 Main street, Nor
wich, Conn.
On the first of January, ]. A. Currie
will give up the photograph business to
take a position in his fathers store. 1t
is presumed that Lieut.. A. ]. Osborn will
return home in the early spring and open
his gallery again to the public.
While in Dickinson Mr.. Orchard re-
ceived a telegram from Chicago stating
that his son Ernest had diphtheria. 1t
will be remembered that the PRESS stat
ed a few weeks ago that Ernest had gone
to Chicago to take special vocal music
instruction and to work in the Marshal.
Field establishment.
St. Johns Church Sunday school will
have its Christmas celebration at five
o'clock Saturday afternoon. 1t has been
decided that nopresents may be received
for distribution, except those provided by
the teachers Tor their representatives. and
the members of the Sunday school. The
church doors will be open at half-past
four; and all who may desire to attend
the service will be heartily welcomed.
If you want comfortable and perfectly
fitted glasses, consult Angliss the jeweler
and optician. We are permitted to refer
you to Capt. Saunders, Mrs. D. Roberts,
Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. D. l. Bailey and
many others. Eyes examined and fitted
by having specially ground lenses in
each case. Difficult cases a specially.
ANGL1ss, the optician at Freeman's.
I2-24-2t.
Married, Tuesday, December 20, north
of Gladstone, by.Rev. John Orchard, Mr..
Walter Curtis Pelton, second son of Mr..
anil Mrs. w. J. Pelton, and Miss Minnie
May Morse, sister of Mrs. S. d. Gregg of
Gladstone. The happy young couple are
we'll known both in Gladstone and Dick
inson. The bride came from Orchard,
Iowa, about 5 years ago and has since re-
sided with her sister. The groom was
one of the earliest of the Dickinson boys
to enlist for service at his country's call
last May, but, to his regret, was physi-
cally disqualified. The PRESS and many
friends offer congratulations.
The exercises Christmas eve at the
Congregation church will commence
promptly a 7:3o. The program will con-
slst of music and recitations by the MEM
bers of the Sunday school. Parents are
invited to send in presents for their
children and others. A competent com
mittee to look after the presents will be
in attendance at h church during
Saturday afternoon and evening, All
articles should be plainly marked, The
exercises of Sunday evening will be
) musical and appropriate for the OCCASION
, Following is the program for Christ
mas ve:
Mrs, H. A. Davis
Song-"Joy to the World" blythe School
Recitation .,,,.,,.... ,.,...Arthur Parker
Duet,.. Henrietta Fox and Jessie Messessmith
: Recitation, Florence Dickinson
7 Recitation, .......... Ethel Stewart
Song, "Merry, Merry Christmas Bells
Recitation, Hattie Konc
Recitation, Fern Dingman