Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-02-17

crowd will be larger than ever this
evening, owing to the unusually
musical program that has been pre-
pared. All the talent taking part is
home talent from our own state.
Everyone is invited, so be there in
good season. n st .5s s:
"Uncle'.. Ben Laid Up Word was
received yesterday from Glencoe that
Ben Corbin, the noted wolf hunter of
Emmons county, was laid up in bed
with a paralyzed hand and arm and
the disease at times affects his tongue
SO he cannot talk Uncle Ben's
many Bismarck friends hope soon to
hear better news from him.
checkers-It is understood that a
series Of games of checkers is being
played in Bismarck for the state
champ onship, senator from the
eastern part Of the state being pitted
against a representative from the
western part Of the state. Twenty.
two Of the twenty-five games have
been played and it is understood the
west Is ahead. The games will be
terminated next week. s
"uncIe" George Watson Is Pleased
About the best pleased man in town
yesterday was Uncle George Wat.
son and the cause of his happiness
was the receipt from the factory of a
fine hammerless Ithaca 12-gauge
shot gun with the compliments Of the
ithaca people. It is fine shooting
iron and the president of the North
Dakota Sportsman's association is
very proud of it and says it shoots
better than any gun made. s,s i
VIII Be a Money Saver--In speak.
ing Of his senate bill number 265, in
troduced yesterday, Senator Kraabel
says if it passed the legislature it
will increase the revenues at least
$70,0 900 a year in the matter Of tax
alton. He has some very interesting
figures to back up his statement, they
having been cleaned from the state
auditors Office. If the senator's
statement is true this would seem a
good bill to tie to. s, 4:
Thimble Bee Friday afternoon
about forty ladies gathered at the
home of Mrs. Woodmansee. The oc.
casion was a thimble bee given un-
der the auspices Of the Ladies' Aid Of
the Methodist Episcopal church. A
special musical program was rendered:
Piano Solo Mrs. Schnepper. Z
Vocal SoloMiss Crane.
Vocal Solo Mrs. Tubbs. ss
Piano Solo Miss Turner.
Vocal Solo Mrs. Larson. sss
The afternoon was pleasantly spent,
Mrs. Woodmansee served refresh.
ments. $5 u.
Service for Mrs. Meredith "a short
burial service was read by Archdeacon
Jones this afternoon for the late Mrs
Meredith at 2 o'clock at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. q. w. Wolbert, before
the remains were taken to Fargo for
interment. The deceased received
the holy communion at noon on Fri.
day, a few hours before her demise
Her husband and little daughter were
present Witnessing this most sacred
service. while Mrs. Wo1bert, her sister
had the comfort Of receiving com.
lmunion for the last time with her
She died in peace with God and In
perfect charity with the world.
Special ProgranAt the Methcd dist
Episcopal church this evening the
pastor, Rev. Magin, will discuss the
negro problem. He will take as his
subject "a Race with q Handicap, A
| special musical program will be given
lin connection with the service. "A
male quartette composed of Messrs
Humphreys. Arnot, HalYerson and
SelIens win sing. Prof Hinckley viii
sing. The song service will begin
promptly at 1880 and will be led BY .
large chorus. The service promises te
be largely attended. AT the morning
lservice the pastor speaks on God and
/ Mans Wants. This is the third OF !
series Of sermons on the Lords
Prayer. Mrs. Larson will sing
Strangers win be given a cordial vel
come.