Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1906-08-09

Sofresponuenfc OF ia. Rccntu Aug !.
FIR. Bernard held mass in the Cath
Ollie church ON tho east side al the
river, Sunday, returning in time To
hold evening seivcc for the home
people
Mrs. CD. Mclaughlin and her son
Sib and family returned to the Agency
Saturday, after spending Il couple OF
weeks on the coloncl's ranch al por-
cupine.
Wednesday lr. Goodrich went 10
Porcupine Sub-agency, where he was
called To attend the sick baby OF X. s.
Mclaughlin. lie returned Thursday
with good news tlom the little one 5
bedside
j. Il. Davies, OF Washburn, arrived
Tuesday to visit the Rceiys and Incl
dentally to shake hands with his nu
mcrous friends at the Agency. lie is
looking tne, and Is, as of yor,. the
same odd genial Jimmie lie viii re-
main until after Tuesday.
Sunday ii large crowd enjoyed the
tine day by taking il trip up the Mis-
souri, on the gasoline ferry Well
filled baskets were taken aud lunch
was served on the bank of the river
about ten miles north OF the Agency.
The party returned safely at :, y. IN.
Tuesday, John Fleets gave Il dance
in the Agency hall In honor ~ his
sou Jesse and wife, who Mere married
the previous Sunday llvery one was
welcome, and, as IA consequence, a
large crowd attended. Tho bride was
Respondent In IA charming gown of
white silk, while "A wreath of orange
blossoms and tAe conventional vail
adorned her head The young men
Wed with each other In showing her
the best uf good time, This enjoy
able affair continued unlil after sun
rise
The climax OF teslvly was APP
preached last Friday evening, when "A
large number of invited guests gath
cred at the school to attend il patty
given by Supt. and Mrs. Witzlcben
for their eldest daughter Jean. After
the orchestra had given IL few we'll
chosen selections the guests formed
In line and a very pretty grand march
was led by MIR. WNzlcbcn aud his
honored daughter. This started dane
ing In earnest, and II continued until
dainty refreshments we're served ut
five tables, each one appropriately
decorated with bouquets aud school
cOlOrs. Then Il few uf the musical
ones took turns at the piano, while
the others enjoyed their Efforts, and
between selections convcrsed as only
those who have thoroughly enjoyed
the results OF the culinary art can
The event was complete success In
the opinion OF all, aud many were the
words of praise aud good wishes cX-
tended TO MIR. and Mrs. Witzleben and
their talented daughter.
Monday evening uf last week Major
Belden was rendered Il reception by
the ladies of the Agency, about thirty
invited guests being present. While
the major was absent on his trip u
Steele and other points the ladies took
possession OF his commpdious home
aud proceeded TO decorate il i'm real
oriental style, after the manner OF the
japanese. When the guests arrived,
with the ladies attircd in the unique
costumes OF the little yellow people,
one was prone To imagine hiin,e II
transported, as by magic, TO the far
eastern country. supper was first on
the program and was served In four
courses at as many tables. You pro-
gressed through the meal from table
to table =, and, while you We're en-
jOying the delicious repast, airy, fairy
imitation Japanese maidens famed
you and helped you TO more cake.
Having satisfied the inner man with
the eatables, the guests arranged
themselves according to numbers
around six tables and enjoyed the ex-
element Of progressive cinc!l. MIR.
F'allon was the winner and Mr. lln,e
was consoled with small Japanese
handkerchief After cards Major
Helden was presented with a s.i5 Nav
ajo blanket, the gilt being rendered
in an appropriate speech 10y Mr.. B"st.
IL was apparent TO all that he KIND
heart uf the major was deeply touched
as he thanked the donors In a few
well-chosen words. The spacious par
lor was now cleared Of all superfluous
furniture, and the merry crowdt tripped
the light fantastic till IA m.
\. RooTEK
Republican County Committee.
A meeting of the delegation To the
rantthljcan 81 ate convention was held