The Dickinson press., 1912-03-02
WAsHINeToN's BIRTHDAY
OBSERVED At RlcHARDI0N

OBSERVED At RlcHARDT0n
The Washington birthday gathering
at the Richardton Commercial Club
rooms the evening of February q was
an event to be remembered. The rooms
were appropriately decorated for the
occasion and seating capacity was in
creased TO accommodate 10 people and
there was an attendance of fully twice
this number. the hall and ante room
and the center aisle being filled with
those unable to get seats
The Commercial Club rooms, with
their beamed ceilings and rich wall
tintings carpeted floors and heavy
oak furnishings, are an attractive place
any way and on this occasion it were
more inviting than usual.
1T was 8 O'Clock when the exercises
commenced, but at much earlier hour
the place was filled with men, women
and children eager in anticipation of
the evenings pleasure. Mrs. Path
mann, one of the public school teach
ers. had a class of girls seated in front.
An overture by the symphony orches-
ira, composed of j. A. Krick. Frank
Thomas. Ed. Dirke and Miss Clara Hill.
was the first number Oh the printed pro-
gram.
Henry Klein. president of the Com
mercial Club, opened the exercises with
scholarly address on our national
pride and devotion to the country's
great men. Every country. he said,
has its famous men in history-Ger-
many its Bismarck, France it's Bona
parte,, England its Gladstone
tonight the people OF Richardton are
gathered to pay tribute to one of Amer
ica's first great man-George Washing
ton.
A'sone, ''Our Flags Colors. by the
school children. was pleasing. Those
taking part were: Ronie Pathmann,
Bertha Pathmann, Frances Dirke,
Helen Schultz. Lizzie Schultz. Edith
Palm. Laura Baegenstoss. Tessie Kafka,
Aruelia Gilk, Ella label, Iona label.
Willie Johnstone gave a recitation
on "A Puzzling Question and Mrs.
Henry Klein on THE Men of America. -
The latter was former teacher in the
public schools of the county and gave
her recitation in clear and forceful
manner. The base solo by j. A. Krick
was much enjoyed, as was the BARI
tone solo by Joe j. FIeck.
Senator l.. A. Simpson was intro
duced as the first speaker of the even
ing. He said he had not prepared
any sci, speech. He was pleased to see
so many ladies and children present.
In the early days of Stark county,
Mr.. Simpson said he knew all the
people of Richardton by name, but of
late years they had become so numer-
GUS that he could not say that any
longer. There were many more in the
hall. he remarked. than all the people
of the town and country tributary, in
early days.
MIR. Simpson paid high compliment
to the Rt Rev. Bishop Wehrle, whom
he pictured as clear-eyed. God fearing
man and builder of churches and
schools. with great credit to himself
and the community. His work, said
Mr.. Simpson. was highly commended
/ everywhere, not only in the county but
throughout the state. No one ten years
ago would have thought it possible for
this gentleman to have accomplished
what he has in Western North Dakota.
Few would have attempted his great
work and fewer Yet would have succeed
ed in the undertaking. six
Washington as q Soldier was the
subject assigned the speaker. Mi.
Simpson brought out some of the more
striking characteristics of this great
man.
Attorney H. "A. sBureeson was called
upon to relate something of Lincoln e
administration and assination. He
briefly related some Of the trials Of Lin
coin in early days. the struggle that be
made for his education, his great ser.
vice to the country and the sad and un-
fortunate ending Of this remarkable
life-just alta time when he was in q
position to, enjpya some of the bless
IinRS that his almost Superhuman efforta