The Dickinson press., 1908-02-29

tliuidlS. z competence n Is eligible to
any Office ~ the gift of the people ave
one The foreign settlers are turning
the plains into wheat fields. the deserts
into gardens and proving that this is an
agricultural locality and, while develop
ing the country, have made their mark
az statesmen and soldiers. Addressing
the children, the governor said they were
to remember they were each a part Of
the great United States and had duties
and obligations. He had no fear for
Dickinson boys and girls. They see
examples of patriotism, they breathe it
all day long. If necessary they will fight
bravely for the government Of which
they. are a part. American patriotism
has been tried on too many battle fields to
fear an outside foe. But it may become the
duty Of the army and national guard to
protect the people from themselves if
internal strife, dissension and disorder
hold sway. Observe the laws of our
country; a man alone may have any gov
eminent or no government, but when
DINERS come, ne must surrender certain
personal liberties for the good Of all.
Rules are needed to restrain those who
would encroach upon the rights of others,
and the more people there are, the more
laws are needed. All government is
based on law and the enforcement of
law. If American citizens only do their
duty, there will be little need for a ma
tional guard or regular army. Preserve
the dignity of American citizens, then
shall the vision of battle fields be trans
formed to a vision of vineyards and
orchards and over all a glorious vision of
our country's flag.
The exercises closed with the "Star
Spangled Banner" by the band.
DEDICATION BALL
The grand dedication ball Monday
evening was the largest and one of the
most brilliant social events ever given in
Dickinson. 1t was a dress affair, many
OF the ladies wearing exquisitely fine
gowns.
In the grand march, which was lead
by Adjutant General T. H. Poole of Bis
marck and Mrs. Arthur Tollefson, 1903
couples participated, and fully as many
more were seated in the hall, while a
great number of spectators were in the
balcony.
The music by the Dickinson Military
orchestra, comprising 10 pieces, was ex-
cellent and greatly appreciated. IT
The corners on either side of the stage,
decorated with palms, formed cozy hooks,
where frappe was dispensed by Misses
Gertrude Thompson, Maysie Dinsdale,
Marguerite Rudiselle and Marjorie Lyle.
Among the visitors were noted: Sec
rotary, of State Blaisdell, Misses Emma
Coleman, Ruth Brown and Cora Simp-
son and Ed. Hughes of Bismarck; Col.
and Mrs. A. P. Peake, Sergt. and Mrs.
Lock and Capt. Frank Henry of Valley
City; Capt. Armstrong of Fl. Lincoln;
DR.. and Mrs. LaRose, Capt. and Mrs.
Hanley and Eddie McG uinnis of Mandan:
Editor W. H. Stevens and Banker r.
Clendening Of Wimbledon; Senator L.
B. Hanna and Attorney Edward Wright
of Fargo; Master Mechanic and Mrs. C.
f.. Allen and Mrs. T.. ]. Berry of Glen
dive; ]. A. Ferris, Mi. and Mrs. Rex
Bryan and H. c. Miethe of Medora; Mr..
and Mrs. A. L. Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. I.
B. Stoddard, Mr.. and Mrs. Harve Rob-
inson and MI. and Mrs. Snyder of SEN
tinel Butte.
The gross receipts of the dance are
about $1,000.
The committees appointed to have
charge of the dedication functions were:
Reception committee-A. J.. Osborn,
A. T. c rowl, L. A. Simpson, v. H. Stick.
George A. Perkins and George
Frye.
Entertainments commit e e-A. D..
Davis, ]. L. Hughes, c. N. Barker, A. W..
Freeman. F. A. Lillibridge, M. L. Nc
Bride and A. ]. Osborn.
Dedication program committee. M.
Baker, 1. a. Simpson and W.. c, craw-
Decoration committee-Fred Roquette,
Reichert and w. L. Richards.
CAPTAIN OSBORN
Captain A. J. Osborn was born in Steu-
ben county, Indiana, in 1870, and lived
upon a farm until he was seventeen
years of age. After completing his edu-
cation, he had two years Of military train
ing with Co. A, I'd regiment, Michigan
state troops. He learned photography
of-his brother in Michigan, and came to
Stark county, North Dakota, in 1901,
locating first in the vicinity of Gladstone.
In 1896 he moved to Dickinson and
opened a photograph gallery. He has
been very successful in his chosen occu-
patton and his rapidly increasing bust
has made necessary added room
and equipment.
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