Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-07-10
win Bllttes


Twn Buttes, N. d., July (Spe-
seial Twin Buttes, the present name
of 8the county seat of Bowman county,
celebrated the Fourth of Jul In
manner that made the parties of ex-
cursionists who came into the county
ito see how things are done in the
wild west sit up and take notice.
They found over ], 1000 people gath
cred and as long program of
speeches and sports as was given in
any small town in the United States.
The program was carried out and
the usual wait between events was
conspicuous by its absence, giving
great credit to the committee having
it in charge. st5
States Attorney Totten was orator
of the day and his speech was one cf
the important events. He was at his
best and the hearty applause was
evidence of his happy thoughts. It
is safe to say that Attorney Totten
will soon be one of the leading law
yers of the northwest.
The BAH game between the Still
water Giants and the Twin Butte
Stars was watched with interest, and
would have been very close had 1t
not been for an error in the sixth
inning which let in four runs. The.
score was to IL in favor OF the
Stars. The boys put up a good fast
article Of ball, and with a little prac-
tice to make their team work more.
perfect they would be away up near
the head of the list of fast teams Of
the state. .g.. ss .3s. ..z
| A bowery dance was the main at
traction in the evening IN which
everyone took part and thoroughly en-
tjoyed every minute of the time until
e a. M The music was treat which
our eastern visitors did not expect.
saltwater.
L
| Buttes, there was a crowd Of 500 peo-
pie who were well entertained during
the day with games and sports among
which the Droncho busting by Nels
| Godferson made the old timers think
| of what Bowman county used to be.
| and the new Corners wonder how it
| was done. 81 IL
| The dance in the evening will long
be remembered as one Of the most
pleasant times in the lives of those.
present, and we are sure they will
have new date from which to start
| which will be the grand ball July 4,
1907, at Saltwater. The music by
Luck's orchestra could not be ex-
celled, and ". Kirk as floor manager
saw that there were no wall flowers.
| Mine Host Carer, assisted by his
amiable wife and charming daughter.
fairly outdid themselves in making 1t
pleasant for their guests and every
one departed thanking them for the
| very enjoyable time and sincerely
hoping it might be repeated ii 1908.
| Notes on the Fourth. s75
When celebrations were being made
for the celebrations in Bowman coun-
/ ty Sheriff Paige made it known that
no sale or use of intoxicating liquors
A would be tolerated, and he was SO
i earnest in his instructions that mis-
orders were strictly obeyed.
i A year ago Bowman had less than
800 people. This year there gathered
together within her borders more
4 than 1000 people to celebrate the
Fourth at Twin Buttes, Saltwater,
Haley and the Fl. T. logging camp.
". Shift came out from ST Paul 10
spend the Fourth at saltwater. He
had his usual luck by being mixed up
with young lady in a runaway. For
i tunately no one was hurt
/ DR.. Baker OF Stsillwater was very
i busy man. However, 1t was his So
cial and not his professional services
that were required The doctor mod
testify insists that 1t IS his title and not
his own personally which attracts the
numerous young ladies.
4 We understand that Hon. VIM. Low
4 den has refused the appointment Of
Justice of the peace for Bowman coun.
Ity, as he has samething better IL
SIGHT.
70 WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.