The Dickinson press., 1907-03-16
EVERYBODY BOOST

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Roads and Civic I'm
provements.
The Smoker" held in the rooms Of
the Commercial club Thursday evening
was largely attended, by local members
and a few invited guests.
Alter everyone was comfortably 10.
Gated, President Stickney called the
meeting to order, stated ito object and
made a short address. Some members
were present for the first time since the
clubs organization and the report Of the
work done by the officers and commit
tees was especially interesting. Presi-
dent Stickney told briefly of the organ
ization, location, furnishings, commit
tees, revision of bylaws and proposed
changes in regard to annual dues. He
impressed upon the minds of the men,
bers that the club was theirs and urged
that every member avail himself of its
privileges. The work of cataloging and
classifying books will be completed in a
few days, when the library will be open
to the members,
Alderman Turner. in a short speech of
well-chosen words, heartily seconded
the work as outlined by the president,
and u. w. Mckenzie also approved of
the outline.
r. N. Stevens of Bismarck, represen.
tative from Burleigh county, and a
member of the Bismarck Commercial
club, was the speaker of the evening.
He noted in language . f1owery how
this city has grown and prospered, hav-
ing developed from a COW country ham,
let to a city of diversified industries with
free and loyal citizens working for the
best interests of the city and surround
ing territory, with that noble spirit
called western" Mr.. Stevens paid
fitting tribute to DR.. Stickney and also
to the representatives of the 3Ist dis.
trict, whom he credits with stealing 80
townships for Stark county, and he
closed his remarks by wishing that the
citizens Of Dickinson might enjoy the
theft.
F. M. Baker approved of the work
outlined by the trustees and urged thar
the matter of good roads, lawns and
trees be given special attention and also
everything possible done to rid the city
of the cew pest.
Mr.. McEniry, special agent of the
general land Office, commended the
work of the club, urged the good roads
project and asked that homesteaders,
who are assisting in building up the
country. be encouraged in every way,
and that no one thing would do more
for these son of toll than good roads.
A.. B. Grambs' remarks were for the
Carrying out of the program of the ::trus-
tees and committees and he agreed with
others that the matter; of dues would be
SMALL compared with the amount of
good resulting from the work OF the
club. s-
A club opening was proposed and by
vote of the members the same will be
held in the near future. The ladies will
be entertained and, by appointment, the
banquet will be in charge of Messrs.
Quinlivan, Hevener and Benzie. The
general meeting then adjourned.
The trustees held a business meeting
Immediately following. The reports Of
the last two meetings were approved.
The good roads committee reported
that circulars and subscription lists
were being sent to representatives in
the several towns and surrounding dis
tricts and work along this line was being
hurried as much as possible, and should
receive prompt and hearty support.
The matter of dues was changed from
$40 a year, to be paid quarterly, to $40
per year, to be paid Substantially, in
advance. The bylaws were read, a few
corrections made, and then adopted.
The secretary was instructed to have
visiting cards, allowing non-members
the privileges of the club, with a ten
days limit. printed. A bulletin board
for the club rooms was left to the COM
mittee on furnishings. ;
The committee on municipal improve.
ments reported that the matter Of rates
to Hunters Hot Springs and the privi-
lege of securing berths at this station
had been presented to the N. P. r. R.
company.
Applications for membership were
received from G. H. Dow, ]. A. Weeks,
E. A. Lillibridge and Guy Hunter, resi-.
dents, and T. o. Ramsland of Belfeld,
Rasmus jensen of Oakdale and George
Lee of Gladstone, no~n-residents.
BY vote of the trustees, the commit
tee.in charge of the club opening were
instructed to fix the date of the opening
for the first Wednesday evening after
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