The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-07-15
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Arthur, N. D., July 10.-To The Fo-
rum: The Fourth was a gala day
here, and the several hundred visitors
unanimous In their praise of the ef-
forts of the commercial club. The
town was nicely decorated and every
residence had its quota of friends and
relatives to join in a picnic dinner.
The hotels, restaurants and stands ali
did a rushing business. Arthur and
Hunter played in the forenoon and the
game was decidedly one sided. Arthur
defeated the Hunter professionals by
a score of 16 to 0. The afternoon game
was between Gardner and Arthur and
the game was very spirited, 5 to 8 In
favor Of the visitors. The baseball
boys sold $l40 worth OF tickets for
their dance. The display Of fireworks
was fine. Mrs. j. "A. Burgum was
awarded the first prize OF $40 for the
best decorated auto; J. D.. sommer-
prize in the auto parade.
VIM. Russell and family OF Grand
Forks spent the Fourth h guest Of
relatives.
Gardner sent a large delegation Of
enthusiastic fans over here on the
Fourth to cheer the winning team.
The Misses Annie and Addie Bayard
Of Ayr are spending a few days here
Miss Edith Bayard was married June
20 to Leonard Tooberman, a prosper
Gus young ranchman of New England.
After spending a week with the brides
parents at Ayr, Che young couple left
for the west where they will reside. A
large circle of friends wish them hap
piness and prosperity. D
The ]. A. Burgum a which took
first prize in the Fourth of July parade.
was decorated to represent the ship
of state. Little Alton Burgum who
was attired as Young America rode on
the engine hood and apparently guided
the craft. In the car were thirteen wee
maidens ranging in ages from 8 to !
years, in white dresses and liberty
caps representing the thirteen original
states. They were Erna Schur, Ethel
Schur, Leota Town, Mile and Maggie
See, Jessie and Alice Farnham, Edna
and Helen Veistenz, Trina and Ethel
Eichebelberger, Frances Ross, Eleanor
Roberts. Over the wind shield was a
framework from which was suspended
the liberty bell which was rung by the
states. 1T was a pretty sight.
r. w. Maurer are enjoying life in
their new auto.
The Misses Kathryn and Lulu Tritch-
Ter of Casselton were visiting with the
u. Bettschen family over the Fourth.
MI. and Mrs. Henry Krouse of
Grand Meadow spent the Fourth here
visiting the Wagner family.
Mrs. Il. Bettschen and three children
returned Sunday from a visit with rel
atives at Northwood, MINI.
Mrs. B. B. Elliott will entertain the
Ladies aid next Thursday.
q. b. Farnham was a Casselton Wis
itor last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. III. Burke and Elmer
Burke took an auto trip to Portal,
where they will visit for ten days with
relatives.
Mrs. &. Myers and children of Erie
are spending a few days with relatives
here.
lit 4 lawn social at he Vosberg farm.
There were over fifty present, three
auto loads going from town. Games
and music made the evening merry and
strawberries, cream and cake. The fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President-Mrs. j. "A. Burgurl.
Vice observation-disclosures BurRum.
Alice Farnham, Thomas Stewart and
Bernice Vosberg.
Observation-Disclosures Burgum.
Treasurer-Arthur Burgum.
Observation-Disclosures IWen
Chorister-Fern Gamble.
Cor. A.