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The Dickinson press., 1910-11-19
eRISW0LDS ARE GIVEN
farewell RECEPTION

MIR. ana MrS. "A. j. PERKINS entert am
ed party of neighbors and friends at
their home IL miles east of town last
Friday evening in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred ". Griswold. 1t was farewell
reception to Auditor Elect Griswold and
family, who expect to leave their old
ranch home in few days to move to
the county seat.
About twenty-five friends were present
and spent very delightful evening at
the Perkins home. Mr.. . and Mrs.
Perkins, who recently moved into their
fine new home. proved themselves royal
entertainers. The hours were happily
spent with plenty of music. stories and
"reminiscences, and jolly good time
Refreshments consisting of cake and
coffee were served by Mrs. Perkins. as
sisted by Mrs. Wyman, Miss Lettie
Griswold and D. M. Rogers.
MIR. and Mrs. Griswold have made
their home east of town for long time,
Mr.. Griswold having been a resident CT
the county for over 81 years. Next week
Mr.. Griwsold will make five year home
stead proof and it will then be only a
auestion of few days when the family
will change their residence to Mott.
For the next few weeks Mr.. Griswold
will put in good share of his time in
the auditors Office. getting accustomed
to his official duties. 1t goes without
saying that the family will be greatly
missed from the neighborhood east but
they may be assured that they have the
best wishes of scores of friends for
health, happiness and prosperity in
their new home. 2
The Dickinson press., 1910-11-19
ADAMS COUNTY

Adams county gave johnson 100 ma
jority, almost the same as two years
ago. the rest of the republican state and
congressional ticket going through about
to l.. In the county there was bitter
fight between Parsons, republican. and
Henry Moen, for the Office of state 8
attorney, Moen winning by 19 votes.
For the rest of the county rep lblican
ticket and the republican legislative
ticket there was no opposition and the
following were made officers for the
ensuing year -
Geo. w. Krause. sheriff Walter F.
Kelley, auditor Norman Burnson, treas
urer Alfred Brown, clerk of court Otto
jacobson, register :,of deeds: Henry
Moen, states attorney; Jacob Sonderall,
county judge; Rose Wagner, superinten-
dent of schools ;sDr. john Johns, cornor
state senator. H. p. jacobson: represen-
tatives, Martin Hersrud and Dr.. John
Johns. Adams and Hettinger comprise
the 10th legislative district.
The Dickinson press., 1910-11-19
FREE MAIL DELIVERY
HAs Been POSTPONED

Postmaster N. C. Lawrence has re-
ceived word from Washington that free
mail delivery for Dickinson has been
postponed until spring. The depart
ment deemed this advisable on accout Of
the lateness of the season. Really Dick
inson is in no hurry for free mail de-
livery and a great majority of the
people are better satisfied with the SER
vice as it is than they would be with
free mail delivery.
The Dickinson press., 1910-11-19
and Bowman counties. the following
were elected representatives: Harve
Robinson. j. P. Reeves and Geo. W.
Mcclellan. all of Billings county.
MCINTOSH WINS

There was county seat fight royal in
Corson. s. D., where Mcintosh, tenn
polary county seat, won for permsnent
county seat by vote of 1l9. McLaueh-
lin east and Morristown west were in
the race for county seat honors. These
towns are all on the Milwaukee Coast
line. Mcintosh is the first railroad
division point this side Of Aberdeen on
the Milwaukee and it looks as though
the fight was on for all time as it re-
quires two thirds vote to change. Al
Morristown. three men working for Nc
lntosb, SO report goes, were thrown into
jail.
The Dickinson press., 1910-11-19
BILLINGS COUNTY

Billings county claims to be one of
the banner republican. counties. giving
johnson 500 to 900 majority. Beach.
gave Burke small majority. County
division was the all-absorbing topic.
The Roosevelt proposition was hardly
heard from and Butte lacked few hum
dred necessary votes, while the Slope
carried by some 1856 majority and Golden
Valley by about SO. The; Billings county
officers elected are: Henry Will, sheriff
]. "A. McGregor, auditor; j. E. Arnold,
treasurer; G. E. Burgess, register oi
deeds ;R. F. Gallagher. states attorney
J. a. Paxton. judge; J. a. Kitchen,
superintendent; T. G. Plomenson. sur.
veyor; Fl. 8. Musen. coroner; John Tes-
ter. commissioner 1st district: ]. R.
Dilanery. ]. A, Arbuckle and J. P. Lebo.
assessors F. E. Heath. J. W. Hesser,
J. p. Reeves and ]. z. Gardner. justi.
ces; Robert Martinson, j. W.. Page and
w. j. Patrick, constables. For the
legislative district including Billings
The Dickinson press., 1910-11-19

court. L. H. Hoffman; states attorney,
J. X. Murray; judge. Fred S. Dewey
superintendent, Josephine Steake; sur
veyor, H. Meyrs: cornor, F. T. Rucker
assessor End district, G. F. Brockmeyer
Justices, j. J. Lee, John van BERGEN.
Adams county is a part of the 49th
legislative district AID has the represen-
tatives while the senator goes to Mott
in Hettinger county.
The Dickinson press., 1910-11-19
ANOTHER $4,000 BID.
ELkS BUY lINSLEY SITE
Have One of Best Locations in the City, Start 3sto Building
Soon Frost Out of Ground in Spring Size by 14
and Will Be Best Elk Home in North Dakota
Membership Of 500 Expected. ...

The Elk lodge of Dickinson on Tues
day bought the NJ. H. Linsley corner
for 81, $50. It was cash deal and was
made through the John Orchard Real
Estate Agency: '='--'-s' 7'-~'e-
This corner, on First Ave. w. and
First Street North, has so feet frontage
and is 141 feet deep, and in early days
was the property of Conductor H. D..
Stevenson. It is today one of the most
central corners in Dickinson.
The Elks have had the matter of a
building site under consideration for
nearly year. the committee having the
authority of the lodge to act being Geo.
M. Frye, 0. r. Meyers and Ed. J.
Hughes.
Possession of the property is taken at
once. but it is probable that Mr.. Lins-
ley will remain in the house during the
winter, as it is not likely that excava-
tions will be commenced until early
spring.
The 200 members of the Dickinson Elk
order are we'll pleased with the selec-
tion, and will appoint building and
finance committees at once to start the
work for a structure that will likely not
cost less than $50, 900. The majority of
the members favor three-s story build
ing to cover the entire lot. The first
floor will be constructed for a retail
store. and aleady two prominent Dickin-
son firms have spoken for lease of the
place as soon as the building is ready.
In fact the sale had not been closed an
hour before the committee was notified
that Dickinson firm was ready to take
the ground floor store as soon as COM
pleted.
By starting at once the Elks can have
their plans out and contracts let so that
work can be commenced as soon as the
frost is out of the ground in the spring.
In this way the new home should be
ready for occupancy in the fall of 1911.
With the present large membership,
including many wealthy men. and posi-
bilities of doubling the number within
two years, there will be no trouble in
financing as large building as the
Masonic temple one block east. The
Elks say that they will not be outdone
by any order west of the Missouri river.
They allow that.they have the best site
for retail trade in the city and they are
going 10 make the most of it..
There are but five Elk lodges in North
Dakota and Dickinson has the only lodge
west of jamestown. A city must have
population OF 5000 before a charter
will be granted for lodge. Hence it
is certain. that no other place in West
ern North Dakota will get lodge in the
next ten or fifteen years.
The Dickinson press., 1910-11-19
MORTON COUNTY

The Morton county republican ticket
went through with strong majorities fol
all candidates with Charles Mcdonald
state senator; John C. Burns. j. M.
Hanley and W. E. Martin, representa-
tives; Oscar Olson, sheriff H. H. Har.
mon, auditor; o. H. Killand, treasurer
Ed. Morck, clerk of court; A. M. Pack
ard, register of deeds. almost two to one
H. R. Bitzing. states attorney; j. C..
johnson, judge; w. F. Lorin, superin.
tendent. County division was lost also
the fair aid proposition.
The Dickinson press., 1910-11-19
the ELECTION RETURNS
IN STATE AND COUNTIES

The returns from most of the counties
have been canv assed and there are few
changes from the PRESS figures given
last week.
The majority in the state for Gov.
John Burke is over I, 800 and it is said
that the new county of Burke will in
crease this by 200. C. A. johnson did
not carry his own county of Ward.
although Burke's majority there was not
as great as two years ago.
Congressman L. B. Hanna and H. T.
Helgeson lead in most counties for state
honors, with P. D. Norton, SECRET ary of
stste elect, in about the same column,
and some think that the full official
count will put the Western Slope man
in second if not first place. In Stark
county MIR. Norton received 1856 votes.
or 10 less than the vote of L. B. Hanna.
the highest on the state ticket. w. L.
Richards majority in this county over
u. L. Burdick, was III. The majority
for C. A. johnson, as stated last week.
was 49,. The supreme court judges
elected were Fisk, Burke, and Goss.
Judge Ellsworth was about 2, 600 behind
and Attorney Cooley some 4, 600. Attor-
ney General Miller had 56 majority in
Stark.
For the legislature VIM. G. Ray was
high man with 843 votes; Fred L.
Roquette. 691; Ole Tollefsom. 66s.
Louis Petricka. the nearest candidate on
the republican ticket, had GA votes.
In county election there has been no
great change in that indicated last week.
The canvassing board was in session on
Monday and the full official report is
given in this issue of the PRESS.
Sheriff j. A. WEIGH has the same
plurality of is votes and has his certi-
6cale of election from the board.
Mary Nolan g majority was boosted to
487.
Auditor J. L. Hughes had majority
of 596 which is about the greatest given
any county candidate. John Leask,
register of deeds. was close record.
T. F. Murtha. for states attorney, had
more votes than both of his opponents,
which demonstrates his campaigning
abilities.
Editor W A. Carter had an even TOO
which is enough. In the line of justi-
ces of the peace. A. P. Folsom had
about this number in the lead of his
running mates.
In the lst commissioners district, the
official county showed !. A. Nelson
elected assessor in place of ]. P.
Galyen. Commissioner Gus Anderson
had IS majority for reelection in his
district, while Frank Roquette, new
man on the scene in the 2nd district,
had 100 majority.
Matthias Bayer and Kurt Scheisser. for
assessors, had no opposition.
HETTINGER COUNTY
EIettinaer county gave johnson q ma
jorily Of 300. In the county J. K,
Murray, democratic candidate. defeated
W. H. Crane, for states attoney. by 81
votes. Sheriff Barry, republican, polIed
567 votes against Fred Knaus, indepen-
dent, with 199. !. .;5i z.'}i1
Officers elected are: 3s s 81. .s
Senator 10Th district, H. p. jacobson :
representatives, Martin, Hersrud. John
G. Johns sheriff, Henry Barry !; auditor.
F.W. Griswold /; treasurer, H. q. Pearce
register Of deeds, o. H. Opland clerk Of
The Dickinson press., 1910-11-19
FATAL FALL
FOR EDENS
Young Man Strikes on Head and
Dies. Remains Taken Back to
Indiana for Burial. Parents
Reside Near New England.

A terrible accident happened the
morning of November 13, about miles
south of Dickinson on the New England
road. when Harry Edens lost his life.
The young man was driving pair of
mules following behind his brothers.
team. both teams being loaded with
freight for New England merchants.
Jess Edens states that he had lust
reached the bottom of hill, not at all
steep. when he looked back and saw
Harry topple off his seat end fall to the
ground behind the mules, then starting
on slow trot. The young man struck
on his head but was not hit by the
wagon. The brother ahead hurried back,
picked up Harry. who was conscious
and who put his arms about the neck cf
his older brother, kissed him and ex-
pired.
The theory is that Harry Edens fell
asleep on the road and when the mules
started up on decending the hill he roll
led off. He was dressed very warmly
a nd had attended dance the evening
of the nth at New England came to
Dickinson with his brother with grain
the following day. was out until late
hour Saturday night and naturally was
quite sleepy.
Harry Edens was 21 years and months
OF age at the time of his death. His
eastern home was Hartford City, Indi-
ana, from which place he came to his
parents home northwest of New Eng
land in the summer, just after his
graduation from the law department of
the Indiana University. He had been
helping his father, John Edens. and
brother. Jesse Edens, with the harvest
ing this fall and expected to work here
until next fall when he intended to take
some college course. His mother and
Mrs. Jess Edens went east FIVE weeks
ago for visit and were iii Hartford
City when the terrible news rea ached
them.
The remains were prepared by
Boulger 8. Hughes, undertakes. and
taken east by the father on Tuesday.
Burial will be made in the family lot
in the Odd Fellows cemetery in Hart
ford City the latter part of this week.
The Edens families came to He,tinger
county in August 1909. and have been
very prosperous in North Dakota. They
are thrifty and have fine homes but the
sad accident has greatly discouraged
them.
1t seems that large number of the
Edens family have met with death by
accident. Some 80 years ago Mr.. Edens'
brother fell from load of logs and was
killed in the same manner as Harry.
About II years ago a three-ye ars-old
daughter was so badly burned in a
stump field that she died three days
after the accident, which was witnessed
by the father who made heroic attempt
to save his child. Three years ado the
fathers Oldest sister with her two
children was killed on a crossing in
| Hartford city. Only two months ago
one of Mr.. Eden's brothers was one
of the Al victims killed in the inter-
urban wreck at Kinesland, Indiana.
Harry Edens worked in W. C. McKen-
zie's store in New Engand this sum-
mer and made scores of friends. Every
member of the Edens families is highly
respected and they have the sincere
sympathy of the whole community in
! their sad bereavement.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-28
Sacred Music.

a California minister laments the quail
fly Of sacred music popular nowadays.
and says it appeals more 10 the heels
than TO the heads OF congregations. 2
Coupled with his protests, he signs that
too oft mistaken sigh for the good old
days" when gs-supposedly-were not
as they now are.
A lot Of trashy sacred music" so
called, has been written IN this world
and some Of it has achieved a popularity
it did not deserve. We are by no means
in favor OF sacred music that inclines to
the frivolous; we would not. for instance.
approve Of a hymn in ''ragtime." In fact.
we do not approve of any music in rag
time. But that sacred music may full
III its ultimate mission. and still not be
altogether sad and dreary. we assert. and
are prepared stoutly to maintain.
'Hark, from the Tombs." does not ap-
peal to US in the slightest, for instance.
1t is a musical monstrosity. so to speak.
and should never have been written. It's
suggestion is gloomy and its intent ex-
tremely dOleful II does not proclaim a
religion Of love. or evidence a healthy
determination to praise It is depressing
and melancholy Nor do we think any
better Of oh, to Be Nothing. Nothing
Who wants to be nothing? Nobody in his
right senses. The Lord did not intend.
We think, that any man should seriously
incline to be nothing. On the contrary,
His purpose is that man shall be de-
cidedly something.
For beauty and majesty. however,
where shall one seek a sweeter song than
Lead, Kindly Light?" What more
soothing and restful than Abide with
Me?" II one prefers the martial airs,
Onward, Christian Soldiers must win
his instant appreciation. These exhibits
Of sacred music do not appeal more tc
the heels than the head" They do ap,
peal however directly to the hearts oi
men--and that is the appeal that tn,
Master loves. we believe.
Sacred music should be dignihed. but
it need not-and should not-be mourn.
ful, sorrowful. and heavy. 1t is no sir
to smile in ehurch-no more "a sin thar
it is TO decorate the pulpit with flower,
and let the sunshine stream in through
the windows
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-28
The Motor Car in War.

The annual reports Of the military COM
manders this year contain frequent allu-
sions TO the desirability Of adopting auto
mobiles in army transportation 10 a
greater extent than hitherto. Maj. Gen.
F. D. Grant, for instance. has something
to say Of an original character. He points
out the usefulness of the motor car In
the field. and adds:
Automobiles are purchased bv citizens
as rapidly as the manufacturers turn
them out. and while they are produced
by the tens Of thousands, there is never
a reserved stock on hand to supply a
sudden demand for a large number.
Especially is this the case Of the larger
sizes OF automobiles which could be of
use In the military service in times of
necessity. II therefore seems TO me that
II would be wise II the national govern
ment passed laws that would cause the
registration Of all automobiles capable OF
transporting four or more passengers.
and that the owners of these machines
be legally obliged 10 transfer them. upon
demand, TO the government for military
uses. for a sum Of money not greater
than the first cost OF the machine to the
owner, at the time the machine is needed.
II this were done. the government could
have at hand, and without cost, a supply
OF transportation for the rapid movement
Of troops. and in case Of need the cost
would be vastly less than would be
necessary under present conditions"
It does not appear as Of so much impor-
lance to provide passenger cars for the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-28
TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
Birthday of Germany's Great Poet-Aueust %.

To-day is the birthday of Germany's
great poet Goethe. Into a little family
at Frankfort, which revolved with awe
around a clever but conceited and pom
pous father, inordinately conscious OF the
ennobling won" in his name. Germany's
greatest poet. johann Wolfgang Won
Goethe. was born in 174s. Though the
family was wealthy one, highly es-
teemed by the townsfolk, the boy received
curiously haphazard education, which
might be called eccentric rather than de-
fective.
Johann went 70 no school, but under his
father was taught many accomplish
ments-drawing. music. Latin, Italian,
French-together with some irregular IN
struction in more solid branches. What
is still more curious in German house
hold, religion was impaired to him more
as a matter OF form than a deep expert
ence Of the heart. To the end of his
days and the last OF his writings, the re-
latlon OF man 20 his God remained 20
Goethe more or less OF an enigma, COM
pared with the clarity Of his views con-
corning the relation to ones brother man.
Goethe grew up a most remarkable
youth-besutiful. fiery. just naughty
enough TO pique peoples interest, so
striking altogether in appearance and
conversation that It Is said that when he
entered a public school every one stop
ped and hung on his words and the at
traction OF his personality.
After studying at the University OF
Leipzig and Strasburg. for a period Of
time covering the years 1755-171. he took
his degree OF licentiate Of law, a pro-
fession In which his father expected him
to distinguish himself
Instead Of taking any interest in legal
matters. however. young Goethe's fiery
spirit poured itself forth IN lyrics and
critical essays for the press. and soon
in Two dramas, Die Laune des Werlich
ten" (''Lovers' Quarrels) and Die Nit
schuldigen C'The Fellow Sinners'D. Pub
lished anonymously, they missed the pub
lie eve; but two years later, in 1773, ht
at once won admiration and literary Do
sition by his drama, ''Goetz Won Berlich.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-28
Il HAEL,Ms!Ee=a&
BOOK REVIEW
"oNCE UPON A TIME.

Back in the days when Richard Hard
ing Davis gave US Soldiers OF Fortune"
and ''The Kings Jackar' he demonstrated
his ability 10 write entertainingly OF ad-
ventures in the out-of-the-way sections
Of the world. Later when The Bar
Sinister" and cinderella and Other Stor-
les" appeared Il was seen that his mas
terry OF the short story was no less re-
markabIe than his power 10 write long
novels
Since the time that these books APP
peared Mr. Davis has given the public
many other works. some fiction and some
fact. but il is doubtful II, on point OF
sustained interest and versatility. OF
change Of locale and style. he has ever
done anything that will measure up 70
his latest volume OF short stories
once Upon a Time"
II Is only fair 70 the prospective buyer
Of this volume 70 warn him that all the
stories contained therein have appeared
from time TO time In different periodicals.
bat they are well worth re-readIng- For
In them the author shows a grasp on hu-
man nature. humor, and pathos that is
remarkable. In the eight stories that
comprise the volume there are three that
are purely undisguised humOr; one that
Is pathos two that are sheer tragedy.
and two that are rather hard 20 cata-
logue. because in them are contained all
the elements that 90 to make Up the
others
"Once Upon a Time" IS a book for
every person and every mood. II one IS
sad and needs cheering UP. let him read
The Messengers" or The Make Be
lieve Man. should he feel that he would
Ike something sad. The spy" or A
Question Of Latitude" viii please him,
while a Charmed Life" OF Peace Ma
neuvers" will supply any desire that he
has for adventure with pleasant ending.
In some OF his other tales. particularly
In In the Fog" Mr.. Davis showed as
that he is a master OF the art or sur
prise-of leading up TO a denouement in
such manner that we are entirely be-
guiled and led 70 believe that ali is per
fectly clear and that nothing more re-
mains 70 be told. while at that very
moment we are surprised 10 learn that
the story is going 20 take a sudden, un-
expected turn thai leaves US bewiidered
for moment ana then forces an an
conscious acknowledgment OF the genius
OF the author This same knack is also
shown here 70 its best advantage, for
the reader that can deduce the denoue-
ment Of The Amateur Tor instance has
Tar more perspicacity than the ordinary
reader Of fiction Is endowed with.
Altogether "Once Upon a Time Is a
delight. It IS a book for all times and all
places-long enough 70 enjoy and short
enough not 70 tire Without doubt It is
the best thing that the author has done
in recent years. Charles Scribner's Sons
| New York;