The Dickinson press., 1901-06-15
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CROWDS
Attended the State Firemen's
Meeting, StreetFair and
Stock Show.
The Rains Kept Some People
Away. Especially Those
Living at a Distance
From the R. r.

Living at a Distance
From the r. r.
The Exhibit Of Horses, Cattle and
Sheep Very Creditablc-The AZ
/ H 7 Exhibited About
Forty Head.
The four days of the state 6remen's
tournament, street fair and stock show
was concluded last evening. While not
as extensive in some lines as il might
have been, taken al a whole, the in.
clemancy of the weather and other things
considered. it was a great success, and
has done a great deal toward bringing
people to a realizing sense Of the magni.
tude Of the stock industry Of this locality.
1t has also given Dickinson that promi.
n among the cities. OF the state.
which she rightfully deserves. Seeing
is believing, and there were hundreds of
people in the eastern part of the state
who had heard that Dickinson was a
progressive City. but they had never had
an opportunity of verifying the report
until this week.
The people commenced to arrive on
the 9th and by the evening Of the 10th it
seemed as though all available lodging
room was occupied, and still the COM
mittee found room for those who came
onTuesday 2 nd the following days. This
was made possible by the citizens throw
ing open the doors of their homes.
Tuesday, the opening day of the
tournament was taken up entirely by the
fremen's meeting at the opera house.
The down.pour Of rain which com.
menccd about six o'clock was somewhat
disastrous to the amusements of the e
ming.
FIREMKN'S MEETING.
The eighteenth annual meeting of the
North Dakota Firemen's association was
called to order by President Mickle Tues
day morning in the opera house.
Senator LA. Simpson made the adj
dress of welcome, and did it in a most
pleasing manner. His words were we'll
chosen, and were right to the point.
On behalf of the association Steve
Cowley OF Larimore responded TO the
address of welcome. His remarks were
we'll received.
Secretary Resde, called the roll, after
which the usual reports were read and
passed.
The association took a recess until
after dinner, when the members re-as.
sembled.
The treasurer's report showed a bal
ance of SLIGO on hand
Arthur Bassett, national delegate,
stated that he did not attend the national
convention last year, therefore had 10
report to make.
D.. S. Littlehales of the local FIRE de-
partment announced that a ball would
be given in the opera house in the even.
ing, to which all visiting fremen would
be welcomed. The visitors showed their
appreciation by cheering.
VIM. Simpson of Mandan was elected
president of the association for the en-
suing year, and John Carmody was
reelected treasurer.
H. L. Reade and Steve Cowley were
both nominated for the Office Of secre-
tary. One ballot was taken and Mr..
Reade was declared elected.
John Connolly vas elected delegate to
the national convention.
The trustees elected we're Thos. Jor-
genson, Louis Winston and Leon Du.
puts.
On motion Of c. E. Dickinson, Mayor
Manning was, by unanimous vote, made
an honorary member of the association.
Valley City was selected as the next
convention city.
As a token of the esteem with which
the members of the association hold Mr..
Mickle, the retiring president, he was
presented with a handsome gold watch
Editor Packard made the presentation
speech.
After passing the customary thanks
resolutions, the association adjourned.
VoDtella and Nina-cxperts on the
unprecedented some fine work, and
were fayorites from the first.
Harry Pink. the crack equilibrist, per.
formed several feats, but the strong wind
made his work difficult.
Notwithstanding the increasing cloudi-
ness and the rain, the crowd did not dis.
perse until the rain fell in sheets; and
then though a fearfully wet crowd OF
people it was a good natured one.
THE BALL MONDAY NIGHT.
The rain came near breaking up this
important function Of the tournament.
The boys all got through mud and water
somehow, but the young ladies' were con.
spicuous bystheir absence, A lull in the
rain came opportunity, and commencing
at about nine the hacks did lively work
for an hour. so that when the grand
march was called-a little late-the
ladies were on hand.
The Journal Newsboy's band gave a
delightful concert before the dancing
began.
Davis orchestra, assisted by two ol
the Journal band, furnished the music,
and it was fine.
c.; E. Dickinson and Mrs. T. F.
Roberts Of Sand Creek led the march,
which, owing to the lateness of the hour
was a short ono.
r. A. Tree of Casselton was the FRS,
caller, and he was distinctly heard, as
was. also the gentleman who relieved.
Ne SECOND DAY.
The parade Wednesday morning was
held under difficulties owing to the
muddy condition Of the streets, but was
a real. treat to the crowds who witnessed
it. The procession formed with Chiei
Joe Lenneville, acting as marshal, lead.
ing. Then came Mayor Manning in his
carriage, accompanied by Mayor Nc
Gillic Of Mandan, and Mayor McPher:
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