The Dickinson press., 1905-02-11

Johnnie Currie returned this weel
from Haley.
The informal social at the Congrega'
tional church on Tuesday evening wa.
much enjoyed.
The Odd Fellows have elected Welton
Mcdonald as grand lodge representa-
tive.
Dr.. v. H. Stickney attended the med
ical meeting in Bismarck this week.
The next meeting of the association ID
to be held in Dickinson.
Don't forget that spring will soon be
here and you want to be ready. Re.
member Fred Turner is in good shape
to help you in your blacksmithing.
7.l1.3t
Representative Martins bill to pre-.
vent the removal of personal property
from the state with the intention of
avoiding the payment of taxes, is a good
measure.
The Catholics took in SIS Wednesday
Notwithstanding the severe storm. They
served a hot lunch which was greatly
enjoyed by those who had the courage
to face the storm.
The Bismarck papers told Of Dick
Abbens of Dickinson who was matched
there on Tuesday for a wrestling match,
but who in this city knows Dick Alb
bens?
The Order of the Eastern Star will
give a Valentine party to the Masons
and their families on Tuesday, the I4th
of February. Each member of the Star
has the privilege of inviting n guest.
Wanted, Salesman, with ability, to sell
high grade lubricating oils, greases and
paints on commission. Man owning
horse and buggy preferred. Liberal
terms. References required. Federal
Oil Co.. Cleveland, o. Up
1t would be a difficult matter to find
an auctioneer who could handle a sale
better that John van der Las has that of
| the Dickinson Mercantile Co. the past
week. When Mr.. van der Las had pro-
bate court matters to look after Mr..
Deffebach took his place and also did
WE'LL
Attorney H. c. Berry arrived in
Fargo last week just in time to save his
client, Lo Hop, from a long trip. The
government officials had just told the
Dickinson Chinaman that he would
have to leave the country, but Mr.
Berry's arrival changed things a little
and arrangements were made for q
hearing on the end Of March.
The senate has confirmed the nomi'
nation Of w. A. Mcclure as receiver Of
public money in the United States land
| office at Dickinson. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Mcclure will likely have a
| chance to serve out the greater part, il
not all, of his term in the Legislature
before entering upon his duties in the
land office.
A Washingtonian party will be given
in the parlors OF the Congregational
church Feb. ~, under the auspices Of
the Ladies' Aid. The decorations, pro.
gramme and general outline will be Of
a patriotic nature. Any lady who il
willing to arrange a basket with lunch
for two is invited, and the gentlemen
are urged to come that the "fair un'
known" may not be wanting a partner.
Tuesday night the Mozart Symphony
club gave their concert at the opera
house. The concer was as good, if no,
the best of any musical entertainment,
ever given in the city, and yet there
we're not more than about one hundred
| people present. Those who attended
were carried away with the company.
composed of high class musicians, and
much wonder was expressed that nc
more were present. At the close OF
the entertainment Clarence Johnson,
in behalf of the Order of Eagles, took
I the platform and thanked those who
had come out for their patronage,
and ventured the assertion that had a
| niger minstrel show held the boards
that night the house would have been
packed. He was undoubtedly correct
in his assertion. This, the PRESS under.
stands, is the last of the series OF enter.
tainments to be given by the order, and
as they have lost considerable money,
it is doubtful if the undertaking is soon
repeated.