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The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-02-06
COLD JANUARY
Temperature for January Over
-Four Degrees Below Normal, but
Warmer Here Than East or
West of Stark County.

The month just passed was the coolest
January in Dickinson for many years.
Not since 1895 has the average tempera-
ture been as low. The mean normal
for this part of the state is II above. In
1895 it was above. This year it drop
ped to 7.9 degrees above zero or Al de-
erees below normal.
The weather this January, however,
was cold enough and for ten days the
mercury never registered above zero.
at any time The coldest weather of the
month occurred during this time, when
the thermometer dropped as low as 81
below. This is not record. for as low
as Al below has been officially secured.
This was in 1898. although the average
temperature for January that year was
9 above OF 1. 1 degrees warmer than in
1909.
The warmest weather of the past
month was A abcve on January ~ and
the coldest 81 below on January s. max
Ing variance of IS degrees between
the two extremes during the month.
January 1909 was also an unusual
month in that only FL inches of SNOW
fell during the whole month or /. inches
below the normal. While east and wes
of us were severe billiards and snow
storms, Stark county appeared to be iI
a warmer belt. Its ten days of colt
weather were warmer than in Other
parts of the state and this vicinity ha,
been exceptionally free from storms ant
cloudy days, making it's weather condi
tions more agreeable than those of it
neiGhbOrs.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-02-06

The Dickinson public schools have been
making very elaborate preparations for
observing the centennial of the birth of
Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth presi-
dent of the United States. which occurs
on February IL. This important event
in the history of our country is receiving
additional notice all over the United
States this year, marking as it does the
rounding of a century since the birth of
the Great EmancipatoE.
In each grade of the city's schools,
special programs have been prepared
and will be presented by the scholars.
Most of the selections will deal with
Lincoln, or are of patriotic nature and
both teachers and pupils alike have put
much time and hard work into preparing
the proGrama
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-02-06
VOICE A PROTEST
Commercial Club of Dickinson
Telegraphs Congressman Gronna
Protesting Against Passage of
Marshall Coal-Lands Bill.

For the first time in several weeks thl
Dickinson Commercial Club held meet.
ing Wednesday evening, with a fai,
attendance. Several matters of no little
Importance were discussed. First anG
foremost, plans were made for holding g
public meeting on February IL. Lincoln
birthday anniversary and q COMMITTEES
Of arrangements elected. A resolution
was adopted protesting against the pas.
SAGE of the Marshall coal land bill.
The subject Of good roads was discussed
and a plea was made for improving the
farm lands adjoining the city.
The first matter taken up was that Of
the Marshall coal land bills. Presiden,
van der Las called the attention Of the
club to the action that tho Fargo com.
mercial club had taken in; favorins the
measure and stated that he was opposed
to both the bill. which gives the homo.
steader title to the land and The govern.
ment to the coal deposits therein, and
also the amendment that reasonable
compensation be made BY the United
States for the coal.
A letter was read from Senator Simp-
son calling tho attention Of tho club d
the matter IN which he sisted that the
proposed law was unfair To- the newcomer
to this state and would hurt immisra-
? n
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-02-06
WHIP HORSE THIEF
Two Former Dickinson Boys
Mete Out Strenuous Punishment
to Thief at Ranches in Nc
Kenzie County.

Two former Dickinson boys, Jay and
Archie Granteer, who are now ranchine
in Mckenzie county. have been winning
fame as punishers Of horse thieves.
Only one horse thief has been convicted
in Mckenzie county and 80 the owners
Of stock have resolved to take the matte,
into their own hands and inflict bodily
punishment upon every one captured
Last week the two Granteer boy.
caught the thief in the act and pro
eeeded to give him horsewhippine. A
man by the name of Edward Timrecl
applied at the home of Octave Geers,
askinI for the loan Of 4 hsrse. saying
his own was exhaustea. Nh. Geers
had been telephoned to be sn the lookout
and to detain the fugitive upon some
pretext and 90 by assurances Of a bad
and dangerous road and threatening
storm. he delayed the alleged criminal.
Within short time Jay and Archie
Gcaateer rushed into the house and oves.
powered the visitor. He had hand
some flr coat belonging to the latter al
we'll ~ a fine modern rifle and had
stolen the horse from Joe Rossi.
Corpnral panishment was meted out t.
him and he made his painful way areal
the prairies toward the Northern Paci1s
seventy miles away.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-02-06
IN JAIL AGAIN
Slippery Prisoner Brought Back
from Montana. Wife Leads
Horse Thief to Re-capture at
Billings Home.

Sheriff j. A. Wiech returned on Satur-
day from Billings. Montana, with Char
les Staples, the escaped Stark county
convict, having secured the necessary
requisition papers. Staples is now in
Jail here again, under careful surveil-
lance. 1t is understood that a warrant
will soon be issued, charging him with
breaking Jail and he will te given a
hearing on that charge. He will be
tried in district court on a charge of
horse stealing.
Staples escaped last August. His
story is that when he was given his noon
day meal. the attendant forgot to lock
the door and that he escaped that way.
He went to South Dakota, for he was
seen by pals of his at Deadwood. Photo
graphs of the prisoner were sent broad
cast over the country. and Sheriff
Hartung offered a reward of $50 out of
his own pocket for his capture. The
chief of police at Billings, upon receipt
of the card, wrote to the local sheriff
that he personally knew the criminal,
having taken him to the Montana pen"
some years ago after he had been con-
victed of the charge against him. He
also wrote that Staples was supposed to
have wife in Billings and that he
would keep sharp lookout for the man.
About two weeks ago. Staples showed
up in Billings, unable to keep away
from the woman, and he was immedi-
ately nabbed and word sent here. The
Billings chief will get the $50 reward.
If Staples is convicted of his charge
of horse stealing and sentenced, the
state will pay Sheriff Hartuns a reward
Of 500. which is always done when a
horse thief is convicted.
The Stark county officials will keep a
close watch on Staples and not let him
escape again. One of his pals. with
whom he has served a previous SEN
tence. had been hanging around this
vicinity but was given warning to
leave the countrv and has since disap-
peared
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-02-06

The general public. and especially the
parents and friends of the scholars, are
invited to attend any of these programs.
The exercises will be held on Friday
afternoon of next week. The exact hour
will be given in the invitations which
the children of each room are preparing
to send out.
Owing to the fact that there is no
room in the school building large enough
to combine several grades. each grade
will have its exercises separate in its
own room.
The following ara the different pro-
grams 30 that the public may know in
which grade lies the principal interes
from knowing who will take part in th.
exercises.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-02-06
STRIKE GOLD
Ore from Mine in Nova Scotia
Owned by Dickinson Young
Man Assays High Rate. Will
be Worked by Local People.

Word was received here Wednesday
that the gold mine in Nova Scotia which
Stewart Cummings and James Soules Of
this city recently went east to investi-
gate has given prospects of being a
valuable one
This mine is located. near Antigonish,
Nova Scotia and is on a mining claim
which Mr.. Cummings took up some time
ago. He had never worked it and knew
very little Of its value, letting the pro-
perty stand idle. Several months ago.
he again took up interest in the land
and in company with Mr.. Soules, of
Soules & Butler, went east to look over
the ground and find out how valuable the
property was.
They left here about the first of the
year and stopped at several points in
the east before going to Nova Scotia.
Mr.. Soules did not remain there long
and is now on his way home. Mr..
Cummings stayed to make investiga-
tions and word was received from him
recently that after drilling down a few
feet, he had had samples of the ore
tested and that it assayed 50 to the ton.
This is considered high rate and
when a mine yields the precious metal
at this rate. it is considered valuable.
Mr.. Cummings friends believe he has q
good thing and are much pleased oves
the prospects.
Both Mr.. Soules and Roy Butler will be
associated with Mr.. Cummings in work
inR the mine and they are very enthusi-
astic over the future.
Mr.. Cummings will remain in the east
making further Developments.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-02-06

10 adopted, NO one should hesitate in
signing the membership list, as there
would be no possible chance Of losing
the money If the necessary amount was
not raised. The money would be in the
hands of q bank cashier and would not
be tuHned over to the armory board until
all tn requirements were met It would
probably be couple Of months. at the
vsy least, after the plan was started
befoce, all the moasy would b raised.
II anypne has any better ideas on The
fqsseti8n. The PRESS will be glad to
1ive tAes epece fm ths szpCsssioa d
thooe heoA
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-02-06

Gated. the sentiment is much against
the bill. At Beach big mass meeting
adopted a resolution protesting against
its passage.
The Dickinson club voted to ratify the
action of the president in sending q
telegram to Congressman Gronna asking
him to use his influence against the bill
and a resolution was adopted to be
forwarded to him along the same lines
Representative Senolr, the club sec1e-
tsry. stated that the state leRislature
had passed concurrent resolution ask
inf that the bill be killed.
The question of good roads was dis
c,lssed and letter read from 7. H.
Hughes, the secretary of the North
Dakota Good Roads association, stating
that all the bills of the convention held
at Larim0ro last juno were not paid
and askin& for q contribution of ten
cents from each member to further the
work While no action was taken the
sentiment was for this club to do its
part
A delegation of old soldiers appeared
befere the club and asked that the club
assist In properly observing the tooth
anniversary Of the birth Of Lincoln. Tho
question was fully discussed and all
were in favor Of public Gathering.
Fred w. Tnner was . committee of one
from the city council to oct with The
club. A COMMITTEES was appointed. con-
1istin3 Of Fred Roquette. q. B. Ftanken-
ber1 and Duncan McKenzie, who will
make Ill the afranfementa Provision
waa made for what little expenses there
would b. Fred ". Tmnee. made .
sfro09 .nloa f0e imneovina tn far,nind
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The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-02-06
SKULAS0N
MAY SPEAK
Well known Orator in the House
From Grand Forks Invited To
Give Address In Lincoln
Celebration Here.

The centennial anniversary of the
birth of Abraham Lincoln will be
fittingly observed in Dickinson. After
delaying until almost the eleventh hour
before making any arrangements, the
citizens are now taking hold of the
matter with a will. The committee
appointed by the Commercial Club. Fred
Roquette, Duncan Mckenzie and o. B.
Ftankenbere, F. W. Turner representing
the city council and several other citi-
zens. including Judge Crawford, Prof.
Berg and Rev. w. J. Brown. have been
doing some hurried work since Wednes-
day and now have all the plans well
under way.
It is expected that Representative B.
G. Skulason of Grand Forks will give
tho principal address Mr.. Sks,lason 10
now member of the House at Bismarck
and in addition to being one of the
leaders in that body and one of the most
prominent members of the legislature,
he 10 really fine orator. Should he
accept the invitation of the local COM
mittee to give the Lincoln address in
Dickinson. the people of this city will
have an opportunity of listening to one
of the states brightest men and speaker
worth hearing.
The other plans are about completed.
There will be short parade of the Dick
inson Military band. Co. X in full dress
uniform, the Civil war veterans, school
children and citizens. The procession
will march to the armory where public
meeting will be held. There will be music
by the band. vocal selections, and brief
speeches by local people The principal
address will be given by Representative
Skulason. Tho program will be held at
about 2 80 O'Clock.
Mayor Frye has issued a proclamation,
suggesting that the day be observed al
a holiday. with all the business in The
city suspended and that every citizen
do something to make the event one Of
profit and interest.
An urgent plea is made for every
citizen of the city to consider it a per-
sonal obligation to do his or her part in
making the Observance succesa Every
one should make it a point to attend the
public meeting at the armory. Sh0s'
your loyalty and patriotism by fyink the
National coloes from every home in the
city. Turn out and make Dickinson 4
celebration better than any other in the
state. Don't wait for your nei&hbor to
make the first move but be On band al
$50 o'clock at the aImosy to participate
in the exercises which viii comQnemof-
ate the tooth anniversary of the birth ot
one Of our countIy's greatest henoeA
Abraham Lincoln.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-02-06
BETTER FIRE
REGULATIONS
Unique Theatre to be Made Safer
No More Shacks Within Fire
Limits. Loweth & VOLTS
Final Water Report Made.

The council meeting Tuesday evening
was one of the liveliest for several
months and the aldermen waded through
large erist of business in short order.
Reports were accepted. bills approved
and disapproved and several petitions
considered. Alderman White inspected
the materials and cost Of making water
connections and City Engineer Veieel
reported conditions at the Unique
theatre. The final report of Loweth g.
Wolff was finally received and Kennedy
may not be allowed the balance of his
bill. No more shacks will be put up
within the fire district and the Standard
Oil Co. must move it new Office. A fire
warde and building inspector may be
appointed soon.
The aud itor's report for the last resu-
lar meeting was read and approved and
THE following bills were presented and
ordered paid: Mcclellan & Sutherland.
coal. $177.37; Robinson & Cary Co..
pipe, ETC.. $1.229. 13; Northwestern
Stamp Co.. dog tags, $3.50; Hughes &
Deiters. light, pumping and phone.
SIS. 46; Frank Lish. mdse.. $31. IS; Pat
Flynn. labor. $2;Pat Walsh, street COM
missioner. $50; John Uchytel. labor, s. !:
W. A. Carter, publishing notices, $12
A. J. Osborn. salary and postage, $51
r B. Whitacre, boiler. engine, etc..
for pumping station s.. .435.02; City
Dray. drayage, s.; p. B. Corbett, salary,
$11o; L. A. Simpson. salary SIS: w.
J. Littlehales. salary. $125; L E. Dyer,
labor, $51; Dickinson Heating &
Plumbing Co.. supplies, $16.50; North
western Building Co.. plans and ma
terials for sceptic tank. $31. 80; C. E.
Eldred. pipe fitting. $52.50: Chas.
Brislin. labor, $62: freight, $115.25: l.
w. Byler, labor. $62; Ed. C6ar, pipe
fitting, $50; Henry Donner, $50; George
Tear, team work, $33. IS; J. P. Tinsle,
printing. S.. 50: W. r. Veigel. services
and stationery, $26. 50r
The bill Of the Dickinson Heating &
Plumbing Co. for water connections for
SSH was allowed for $500. The fact
that the work had not been inspected
was the only exception to the bill By
order of the council. Alderman White
went over the matter Of the cost of
material and labor required in making
connections and reported that the resu-
lar price as charged by the Dickinson
Heating 4 Plumbing Co. was very
REASONABLE, but he suggested that the
work should be inspected before bills
were allowed.
A bill from the o. K Livery for 81
for the TRANSPORTATION Of smallpox
patient from the city to the pest house
was not allowed The patient in this
case 10 able to pay the bill.
The bill Of the City DFay for 8 for
carrying supplies to the pest house was
not allowed for The reason that groceries.
ETC.. are delivered 10 places within Tho
city limits free Of change
) a petition was received from Nat
ESdk ol South Dickinson askinl that
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The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-02-06
lnn9 = Ttttrnl11 - l9u9

DICKINSON SCHOOLS OBSERVE CENTENNIAL THE
BIRTH ABRAHAM LINCOLN MARTYR RESIDENT WITH
ELABORATE PROGRAMS AFTERNOON WEEK.
EXERCISES TO THE PUBLIC AND GENERAL INVITA-
EXTENDED EVERYONE.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-02-06
new PLANS
FOR A GYM
Compromise Plan Meeting With
Favor Everywhere. To Raise
Large Sum of Money. Armory
Board to Control Finances.

A compromise plan for gymnasium
in Dickinson has been offered which
seems to be meeting with general favor.
A nhass meeting of those interested in
the formation of an association was
called for Tuesday evening at the city
hall. However, the room was in use by
the city council, 50 the place of meeting
was changed to the armory where those
who knew Of the change, discussed in
formally all the pros and cons
The plan which seemed the most feas-
ible was advanced by Guy H. Dickinson
of the Dickinson Mercantile Co.. one
Of the city's hustline young business
men, who is one Of the leading factors
in the agitation for gym. His idea is
for the armory board to take hold of the
matter and select committee of three
or -four, from the ranks of both Co. X
and civilians, as committee to solicit
members.
This committees duties would be to
canvas the whole city for members of
the association. The dues would be
$12 q year. dollar a month. For all
the advantages which would be derived
and in comparison with dues of similar
organizations elsewhere. this is not ex-
cessive. All the money raised would
be placed in the hands of q treasurer,
one Of the local bank cashiers, to be
held by him until all the requirements
had been fulfilled. In return for the
$12, each member would receive a
ticket emitting him to the full use of
the gym for year. with the under
standing that unless certain sum was
raised. his $12 would be returned to
him. 1t ought not to be difficult to get
200 q more sieners in a city of this
size. as 10 years ago. when the place
was small, over 30 members were &C.
cured for similar club.
When s., 500 or more had been raised.
the money would pass from the treasurer
to tho armosy board, which is composed
of influential and reliable business men
and citizens, with the agreement that
certain percentage Of this money
would be expended in Quitting the
gym. the remainder to 20 to the board
for rent, lights, etc. If the percentage
were placed at IS. theFe would be 81. 500
to equip the gym and $500 for the armoey
board. If s.. 200 was raised the board
would get $3.50 and 20 on.
In this way the question would be
fairly solved and the whole Community
would derive a lasting benefit The
plan would do away with all the strife
between Co. K and those outside Of tho
militia who want . club formed While
Co. K has not formed . rival tymna-
sium club and does not intend to. not-
withstandins The reports Of . local paper
to that eject, such move, would not be
necessary. The club would be open 70
youns and Old. and would be . com-
munity ahair. s.;
This plan will be laid -be5ns th,e
sru,osy boasd and II il hopsd that ssna
sseh sction win Be taken II Do plan
Bisbee daily review., 1909-01-05
WOMAN CONFESSES
 ID LARGE THEfTS
Mrs. BigSford of Lowell Took From Houses Carpets and.
 Other Furnishings.

An important capture was made in Lowell yesterday when Officer Bailey arrested Mrs. N F. Bigsford on harge cf grand larceny. There had cen 9 number of things missing and information pointed to Mrs. t3 gsford IS being the cUlprit.
 Armed with a search warrant Officer 2ailey went to the home of Mrs. Bigs- ord. where they found everything that
 ould start d large family in house Vseping, and all of which had been aken from other homes about that Jailiwick.
 The Hart res dence was the one hich has been dealt the worst blow. .s it was not occupied. but was fur .lshed with everything first class. -pon searching the house of Mrs. igsford they found everything in 4e way of fine carpets, bed quilts, heets and other things to the amount ,l about $50.
 Upon being arrested. she was ques- toned about the business she had cen engaged in, and made a clean reast of the whole affa r. She ac- .nowledged that she had been at the business for some time. The officers eel that they nave succeeded in round ng up a well known shop-lifter. The fearing will come up Wednesday.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-01-05
WEEK OF PRAYER SERVICE

The first service of the week Of prayer was held last evening in the Methodist church, being led by Rev. J w. KanarF. of the Baptist church. The attendance was good, and the pros poets for good meetings all through the week are bright. The meeting was preceded by the union teachers meet ing which was led by Rev. Raley, Of the Methodist church. The second oi the week of prayer services will be held tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the Methodist church, where all of the meetings are to be held. The subject for the meeting tonight is: Gods Faithfulness, Mans Responsibility.
 The Scripture references are I Cor. 1: 3-S: Luke 1242-44; Phil, 2:12-13; Rev. 2:10. Rev. John E. Fry, of the Presby- terian church. is to lead the meeting The public is invited to the sevr -ce.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-01-05
WITH euxToN-sMITH.

Miss Ouida Kinzel has accepted a position as stenogapher with the firm of BuxtonSmith, having assumed her duties the first of the year. Miss Kin gel is a Chicago girl, having resided there up till the time she came west a few months ago to visit friends In Tucson. Miss Kinzel expresses her self as much pleased with Bisbee. and says that t has many interesting feat ures which are entirely new to 2n customer. She is Tying with Mrs Tom Hogan. on Opera Drive.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-01-05
ROYAL THEATRE
 ID REMAIN OPEN
WeakIey Leaves Firm, RouSh Will Continue Show-6ood
 Pictures Promised.

The Royal Theatre, which has been running ur1eT the firm name of Rousa X Weakley. will from now on be con ducted by O. c. Rosh. Under the new management the theatre is at present doing the biggest business which has been done since the new management took charge.
 The Royal will not close, as stated by Weakley last week. but Rousa will continue to carry on the business. There win be no more vaudeville shows given. but the management will stick to the pictures and illustrated songs. Nothing but the best pictures will be presented. and the audiences are promised an excellent show.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-01-05
ENTERTAIN GUEST.

Dr. and Mrs. Wilkinson, of Quality Hill. entertained Saturday evening at their home complimentary to Miss Myrtle Snyder. The guests enjoyed the following games: Panic, finch, muggins. and some listened to for tunes from tle ouija board. An in teresting musical program was given. Delicious refreshments were served, consisting of sandwiches, chocolate, ice cream, cake and fruit.