The Dickinson press., 1908-12-12

to Minneapolis Wednesday, where they
will remain all winter.
Two thousand barrels of flour were
turned out by the Gladstone roller mill
this season.
T. H. Brien has been cutting 200 tons
of ice on the McGillivray claim west of
town:
E. F. Messersmith's -four and feed
store was closed the first days of the
week on account of his illness. a very
rare occurrence.
Hon. Jeremiah Murphy of Iowa, a
member of the 4sth and 10Th Congresses,
who died at Washington this week. was
a cousin of Mrs. E. l. Scofeld.
c. H. Pearl brought -four cars of cattle
from Montana Friday.
A time safe has been ordered for the
First National bank at an expense of
$500.
There is about s inches of snow on the
ground and good sleighine.
Frank Roquette has gone to. the
Roquette Bros ranch while Fred
Roquette remains with the Dickinson
Mercantile Co.
State Treasurer Nomland's financial
report shows a balance of So, 58S. u in
the First National bank of Dickinson on
October 81.
The Masons will hold their i~nstalla-
ton Wednesday and celebrate with a
grand ball and banquet, for which the
Episcopal ladies will cater.
A large consignment of range cattle,
about 10 cars, came in from Montana
for William Ray this week.
Daniel Sully appeared at the opera
house Wednesday in Con Conroy, was
very fine and drew a big house.
The Congregational Sunday school will
hold exercises Christmas night. The
usual proaram will be varied by having
q Christmas bell instead of a tree.
1t is reported on good authority that
J. E. Phelan has been appointed master
mechanic of the N. P. between Fargo
and Glendive, to take effect December
IS.
During the past year about SIS, 600
has been expended in new business
ventures in Dickinson, a considerable
amount for a year when the country's
finances have BEEN in-suche condition.
The Dickinson school library now has
a total of AS volumes.
Some of the improvements in Dickin-
son the past year include residences for
A. P. Folsom, Daniel Cook, J. w. Cur
RE, ] c. Williamson. c. H. K~linefelter;
P. Mckinley, Wm. Reiche. J. B. CAL
kins. J. J. Barley, M. Hanley. L B.
Hardy. D. Brown and w. B. Howe. The
largest item is the Klinefelter opera
house. built at a cost of SIC, 600. J.
w. Currie, R. Cloueh and Fred Viewig
erected dwellings costing s.. 600. The
total amount expended was about
SIS. 900.
The churches of Dickinson are in a
prosperous condition. The Baptist church
under l. B. Hardy has improved it's
property considerably. In the Catholic
church Father Schmidt died during the
year. Father Dionne is trying to raise
money for q new church: to he erected
soon upon a lot already owned by them.
The Coneregationalists have repaired
the church and parsonage. put in a new
pipe organ and redecorated the interior.
Rev. John Orchard is pastor. Rev. C.
E. Dobson recently assumed charge of
the Episcopal church. A new furnace
has recently been installed in the
church. The Methodists have no church
but are talking of erecting one o
as they hold regular services in the
Baptist building. The Presbyterians are
at present without a pastor but have
painted their church and made extensive
repairs during the fall.
Some of the things that Dickinson
needs; first, Incorporation, that there
may be authority, that its streets and
alleys may be kept in good condition. to
secure fire protection, build sidewalks,
light the streets and secure a system
of water works and sewers. The place
needs more hotels and dwellings fer
rental. It needs a town library and
reading room. It needs more ,Jusht
and labor on the part of IT, .,.,as In
making the place more beau
The erection of a $12. 600 brl plant
this year by the Dakota Land and : .loai-
cation Co. is an event of great i'm ..ort-
ance. The Dickinson clay is of lie
quality and practically inexhaustible.
The influence Of the white City" at
Chicago, has made white brick in great
demand and the local display at the
exposition attracted much attention.
Negotiations are now under way for a