The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-06-20
POSTMASTERS Of 5
STATES MEET HERE

Continued From Page One.
of the above officers and the follow
ing: r. Vanish, st. Paul: Frank ",
Kent, Grand Forks: A. p. Cook, Du-
luth; E. III. Myhla, Wahpeton; Adam
RoyhL Arlington, 8, D.; ". e. Easton,
saltwater, MINI. j. e. Wells, Mitchell,
S. D.; william Jaiser, Faribault, MINI,
n Il. w. Post of Rapid City, S. d.
Were Given Welcome.
On behalf of the commercial club
representing the business men of the
city Col. Morton Page, in a neat adj
dress gave the visitors to the city a
hearty welcome, at the same time ex-
tending to them the use OF the COM
merctal l u rooms n he hoped they
each n every one would have a
good time. He was followed by Hon.
w. D. Sweet, who as chief executive
OF the city, said that they were most
heartily welcome. He intimated that
the gates of the city were open to
them. that the key was in their pos
session and that he hoped they would
have he very best kind Of q time;
that Fargo took a delight in entertain
ing visitors and he wanted their stay
here to be pleasant.
President RsspondSd.
For the association President Breed
responded and he said that the people
all over the northwest had heard of
the hospitality Of the people of Fargo
and he felt sure that he voiced the
sentiments of the delegates when he
said they were all glad to be here and
hoped that their convention would be
all that was expected of 1t. He assIr-
ed h former speakers that the con-
mercial club Int city of Fargo already
had the thanks of the convention for
the kindliness Of the welcome and that
all were pleased to be in the biggest
little city in the country.
Committees Appointed.
After the courtesies were extended
and received the business of the con-
ventfon was taken up and without and
preliminary remarks the president an
nounced the following committees:
Question Box-A. J. Veigel. Man
kato, Mimi; r. c. Miles, Ashley. N.
D.; Charles Lane, Mohall, N. D.
Resolutions-B. d. Underwood, Fer
gus Falls, MINI; Minnie Holmes. De-
troit, Mimi; J. H. Nichols, Pipestone.
Minn.;W. H. Pray, Valley City; c. r.
Lucas Lisbon; w. Fl. Doherty, Lem
mon, >. y; w. H. Guernsey, Alte-
Nominations-S B. Scott, zumbrota.
Minnie. D. FrinOls, st. Cloud, Mimi:
w. I. Callihan, Long Prairie, Mimi:
Frank V. Kent, Grand Forks; G. B.
Metzgar, Wllliston.
Just One Address.
The only address Of the morning
session was delivered by E. Vanish,
postmaster Of st. Paul, and his subject
was The Postal Savings System.
He was most enthusiastic over the
system and said that already it had
oeen found to be a great blessing to
many. He said that many children
IN MS city had awaited themselves of
the system and were saving money.
something they had never attempted
before. He believed that the amount
OF the limit should be increased and
the age limit should be decreased, In
other words Mr.. Vanish was heartily
IN " of permitting larger sums
than now to be on deposit and he also
nougnt that children under 10 years
should be permitted to make deposjts
the limit now being 10 years.
Mr.. Vanish was most logical in his
emarks and was listened to with the
closest attention and at the close was
gwen nearly applause, for his address
was both instructive and interestinT
The address was discussed for over
an hour by the postmasters present
duq the recommendations were refer
req to the committee on resolutions.
The meeting adjourned at the Nom
hour TO meet again at 2 o'clock, when
business and addresses were the order
rms evening the visiting postmasters
and their ladies will be entertsined
oy the citizens of Fargo under the
auspices of the commercial club at
Firles hall. This afternoon the Ia
oies nave a threatre party at the Or
pheum.
Notes of Convention,
President Breed OF the Tri-State
Postmasters' association is an old
friend OF Inspector Chase Of this citv
ne Is also a close friend of Attorneys
lawrence and Matt Murphy, and for
many years was a member Of the
Rindlaub family, living at P~lattviiiee
WIS, before going to Brookings, s. D.
ana therefore he is especially interest
ed In this city. He was here at the
time Of the territorial encampment Of
the militia here in 1885, and is sorry
that he did not take advantage of his
hunch then and come to Fargo as A
Dakota. S0~'h
Major Hale, the postmaster at Min
neapoliS and e. Vanish, the postmaster
at St; Paul, are both in attendance.
attention by the postmasters present
They are men with much experiences
in postal matters.
MRS MhESnailp the pOStmlAtress at
Red Lake Falls, captured the audience
by the gracious name in which she
addressed the convention this morn
ing.
Mrs. Patterson, the postmistregs at
Bismarck, seems to have many friends
In the convention and she is
strictly to the business discussions.
The postmistress at Max was rme
ly Miss Maggie O'DonnelI of Fargo
here.
The postmasters attending the con-
vention are looking closely after bust
ness n seem to be here to learn
what they can instead of being on a
Junketting trip.
The rural carriers OF the state are
still in session on business matters
and will be guests of the postmasters
this evening at the banquet.
Mayor Sweet should issue to Post
master Kent of Grand Forks a certi-
hcate that he is a good and loyal citi-
zen OF Fargo. No n has been more
efficient in being a valuable errand
boy and helping to look after the en-
tertainment and enjoyment of all Wis
itors than this red-headed gentleman,
and he is entitled to be most kindly
remembered by Fargo.
This evening Chief Clerk Thompson
Of h Postmaster Generals office, Mr..
Suter of the same Office, Superintend-
emit Grant of the railway mail, Super
intendent Simmons, the inspector in
charge of this division, and other Of
ficials are expected here to assist in
making the convention interesting.
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