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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
MISUNDERSTANDING UARTy

"A sielghing and dancing party was
given by Miss Betty Durham of Ave.
b. Monday evening for a group OF
trends and number of college stu
dents who are spending the HOLIDAYS
IN the city with relatives and friends.
Places were laid for 80 friends when
luncheon was served. Decorations
were charmingly carried out in
Christmas colors.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
SOCIAL EVENING

About twenty members Of the q
& P. w. club had a most enjoyable
time last evenig with dancing and
cards the diversion of the evening
The hostesses in charge ,were.
, Miss Mary Buchholz, chairman, as.
sisted by Misses Mary Anderson
Stassia Gorezki, and Mines. Freder-
lex Ohde, Katherine Poole and P. r.
Fields.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
GIVES THEATER PARTY.

Miss Mary Cayou gave theater
party at the Eltinge yesterday after
noon in compliment to Miss Marion
Quain. After the theater the young
people assembled at the Cayou home,
where luncheon was served
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
CITY VISITORS

Charles King of Drake, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. G. Higgins. of Baldwin,
Thomas ST. German Of Washburn
William johnson of Sims, George W..
Heron of Leith, Eric Hanson Of
Dawson, julius Valdez berg of Steele
Misses Katherine and Ruth Malone
of Almont, w. A. Larson of Baldwin,
and Marsch Wilton of Mckenzie were
city visitors today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
TO, COMMAND SUBMARINE

Lieut.. Carl L. Hanson, Jr, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl L. Hanson of Bis
marck. has been appointed to the
command of the S37, a new and large
type of submarine now being built
for the U. S. navy at San Francisco.
The vessel will be launched in
March. -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
START SUIT FOR
FIVE MILLION ON
WAR CONTRACT

Boston, Jan. 3.--Announcement of
a 5000, 200 suit for breach of con-
tract in connect on with the con-
struction Of the army environments
against Fred Ley and Co, Inc. of
Springfield was made by the United
States Attorney Robert Harr here
today. Papers in the suit will be fill
ed formally in the federal district
court this afternoon he said
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
VOTE INCREASE
IN PENSIONS ms

Washington, Jan. 3.-The Bursum
bill providing for an increase in the
pensions of Civil and Mexican war
veterans was vetoed today by Presi-
dent Harding.
In h S opinion the president de-
clared the increase in the govern
mental expenditures involved would
amount to "heedlessness" and OBJ
jected to the bill for pens oning wi
dows.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
68 MILLIONS
FOR AGRICULTURE

Washington, Jan. 3.-The agricul-
tural appropriation bill carrying $685.
9ll8,553 was passed TODAY bv the
house after Speaker Gillette had
thrown out on point of order n
motion to send it back to committee
with directions to include $500 900
for congressional free seed distribu-
ton.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
TUESDAY BRIDGE CHR

Mrs. p. r. Field was hostess to the
members of the Tuesday Bridge club
yesterday afternoon. The honors az
cards were won by Mrs. J. c. Taylor
and Mrs. f. G.. Patterson. At the
close of the game luncheon wa
served.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
Bismarck Hospital

Heery J. Meyer Of Hebron, Baby
Kenneth Leach Ct the city, Mrs. Ja-
cob Okken of New Leipzig, w liam
Brumbaugh of Shields, Robert
Schulz of New Leipzig, and Mrs. w.
H. Young of Baker, Mont, have en-
tered the Bismarck hospital for
treatment. Baby Cecil Kettleson of
Douglas, Baby Kollenberger of the
city, and P. J. Leegard of Balfour
have been discharged from the hos
pital
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank all our fir ends
and neighbors who so kindly assist
ed US in the last illness and death
OF our beloved husband, father and
brother, also for all the beautiful
flowers. Mrs. John L. Hubert, Mr..
Arle gh Hubert, Mr.. Pete Hubert
and the Ode Brothers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
MAROON AND BLACK

One of the new coat suits for
spring is made of wide-striped kasha
cloth in black and white and is
trimmed with maroon colored satin.
With 1T is worn a turban of maroon
"a handbag of the same is provided.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
THE SONS OF NORWAY

At the regular meeting of the Sons
of Norway tomorrow evening at s
o'clock in the X. P. hall, installation
Of officers Will take place. The bas-
ket social which was planned to take
place has been postponed until lat
er date,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
ST. ALEXIIJS ALIIMNI

The alumni of St. Alexius hospital
will hold meeting a. the hospital
Monday. Since this is q very import.
ant meeting all members are urged
to be present.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
RETURNS HOME

Mrs. S. K. Clark of Waubay, S. D..
who has been the guest of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. f. A. Thorberg for the pas I.
three weeks has left for Valley City
to visit another f-ughter before re-
turning to her home. Supt. Clark
will return to his home Thursday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
LEAVE FOR UNIVERSITY

Miss Esther Staley left today 70,
Minneapolis. Mimi, to continue her
work at the university. She was
Joined here by Miss Mildred Perkins
of Dickinson, who is also a student
of the university.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
GIVE DANCE.

Custer Encampment No. 16, /. O.
o. F., will give a dance in the ODD
Fellows hall Fr;Gay night, January
3. The dance will follow installa-
ton of the officers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
Baby Girl

Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. LOCKER of the
city announce the birth o. baby
girl born at the St. Alexius ospital
yesterday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
and Mrs. John Reuter- of the Rose
apartments.
NEW BOOK ON ILLITERACY.

NEW BOOK ON ILLITERACY.
Mrs. Alfred Zuger has received a
request from Mrs. Cora Wilson Stew
art for some Of the charts and cop
les Of letters done by students in
her illiteracy classes to be used in
a new book on illiteracy which Mrs.
Stewart is now preparing in Arizona.
Mrs. Stewart, famous for her Ken
lucky moonlight schools, has visited
in Bismarck a number of times.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
M p. A. INSTALLATION

The NJ. B. A. will hold their regular
meeting Thursday evening when all
members are requested to be present
as the installation of officers will
be held and social hour enjoyed
after the meeting.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
VANITY CASES

Vanity boxes and rouge sticks ara
very attractive in gold, enamled in
iignt colors, or in gold or silver stud
ded with corals, pearls, or other
stones.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
ct GEORGES GUILD

O1. UIVNNH y 0OHHO
st. Georges Guild will meet at the
Episcopal church parish house Fri.
day afternoon at o'clock instead OF
Thursday. This will be an import
ant meeting and all members are
urged to be present.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
FANCY RI,OJISES

Blouses of gold and silver cloth
are now making their appearance
beaded with metal or colored beads.
They are worn with the more elabo-
rate coat suits to complete the cos
tune.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
TO NORTHWESTERN

Miss Lucille Lair left this morn
ing for Evanston, Ill.,, to resume her
work at Northwestern university af-
ter spending the Christmas holidays
with her parents.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
WEEKEND CHEST

NJ J.Latimer of Fargo spent the
weekend as the guest of Franklin
Roberts, returning with him to the
University of North Dakota yester-
day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
ATTENTION KNIGHTS OF
PYTHIAS

St. Elmo Lodge No. 4, K. of
p. will have installation of
officers at it's regular meet
ing Wednesday evening Jan.
3rd. Brother Knights, take
time to come up to this meet
ing and learn who the new Of
ficers are. There will be q
good lunch served after the
meeting. s
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
Announce Birth

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Stadler of the
city are the parents of an infant
daughter born at the st. Alexius
hospital yesterday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
TO MINNESOTA UNIVERSITY.

Paul Remington will leave this
evening for Minneapolis, Minn., to
resume his work at the University
of Minnesota. He will be accom-
PANIED by his father, Mr.. P. c. REM
ingtcn, who will make short stay
in the Twin Cities.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
VISITING PARENTS.

Miss Bertha N. Severtson, sho is
teaching at Beulah, N. D., has spent
the holidays with, her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. G. Severtson.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
"CasCaretS" l0C
For Sluggish Liver
or Constipated
Bowels

Clean your bowels! Feel fine!
When you feel sick, dizzy, upset,
when your head is dull or aching, or
your stomach is sour or gassy, just
take one or two Cascarets to relieve
constipation. No griping-nicest lax
ative-cathartic on earth for grown
ups and children. 10c a box. Taste
like candy.-Adv.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
woMAN,s CLUB MEETING

Mrs. w. w. Meyer of 211 W. Ros-
ser will be hostess to the Woman's
club Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
This is an important meeting and all
members are urged to be present.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
METHODIST LADIES AID

METHODIST LADIES AID
The third district of the Methodist
Ladies Aid will meet tomorrow at
ternoon at the home of Mrs. H. W.
Richholt. Every member is urged
to be present as the regular election
of district officers will take place.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
SUEDE HATS

The newest hats for children are
of suede, embroidered or fringcd.
Sometimes scarf of suede is sold
with the hat.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
PARENTS OF GIRL

Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. GIRLS of ITO
Ave u are the parents of an infant
daughter born yesterday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
RETURNS TO CITY

Fred Stevens of the U. S. Land Of
flee returned yesterday after spend
ing Christmas and New Year with
his family in Williston.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
TO VISIT GRANDMOTHER

David L. Hollingsworth left yes
terday fors'several days visit with
ms grandmother, Mrs. G. C. Mudgett
of Valley City.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
RI VISIT AT RANCH.

Mis-, Muriel Robinson left yester-
dov afternoon for Halliday to visit
with Miss Van Solen at the Van
Solen ranch at Cannon Ball.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
TO NOTRE DAME

George Reuter- left this morning
for South Bend, Ind, to resume his
work at Notre Dame after spending
tho holidays with his parents, Mr..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
THE ELTINGE

Dorothy Dalton, true sportswo-
man.
Without mentioning past perfor-
mances, Miss Dalton earns this tie
by the versatility displayed by her
in The Woman Who Walked Alone
y George Melfcrd production lin
which she comes to the Eltinge thea
ire for today and tomorrow, We'd
nesday and Thursday.
In this feature, she proves her
prowess by riding to hounds, shoot
ing and taking part IN the favorite
outdoor sports a. Merrie England.
Also, she had to dance . fandango
under most dramatic circumstances,
try her luck at the roulette tables,
and finally run tavern on the Afri-
can veldt, where the tangled threadr'
Of her destiny and another,s are
brought together in surprising
elimination. Milton Stills and Wanda
Hawley appear in her. support, with
a large and excellent cast.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Slater OF
jamestown visited with friends here
yesterday and today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03

E. H. Woolsey of Shield, Theodore
Monter of Leith, and L. Williams Of
Van Hook were business callers to-
day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03

Arnold Backes of Lansford trans
acted business in Bismarck today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. R. E .McGrew of Mi
not stopped over in the city last
night.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03
HOUSE GUEST LEAVES.

Miss Sally McRoberts of Fargo,
"hc has been tn house guests of
-''ss ?"rc"lle La Rose lcf. Sunday
for her home.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03

THURSDAY MUSICAL CLUB
The Thursday Musical club will
meet tomorrow afternoon at the home
of Mrs. John Graham.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-03

Mrs. Henry Klien of Hallida,
shopped here today.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
SUIT FILED FOR $24,s44.eo
BY CONTRACTORS VS.. CITY

Claybaugh and Simpson, contractors
for the street improvement district
which was held to be illegal by the
supreme court-have brought suit
which totals $24,944.60. The con-
tractors allege this amount to be due
them upon the contract.
The suit was filed in the District
court September IS, 1923, and bears
No. 1894 and attested by Gus Schlapp,
clerk.
According to the complaint the City
of Delta acting thru its officers form
ed an Improvement district prior to
May 1, 1928, according to law under
and by virtue of the city charter os
the city of Delta. That a contract
was entered into between Messrs.
Claybaugh and Simpson for gravelling
and grading of certain streets within
said improvement district. That there
became due and payable on June 16.
1928, under the terms of the contract
the sum of s10,5s4.6o. That on June
IL, an agreement was entered into
which the City of Delta has failed to
perform. The agreement being for the
work which had been performed and
also for $50 per day. according to the
terms thereof. The default upon the
payment for work. done being caused,
according to the agreement because
of litigation pending which has delay
ed the party Of the first part in the
realization Of moneys on the bonds
authorized for the payment of the i'm
provement, ETC."
The summons requires the City to
appear in the district court of Mesa
county. Colorado. and answer the COM
plant therein within twenty days aft
er the service thereof.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
DELTA COUNTY OVER THE
TOP ON JAP RELIEF

The Red Cross of Delta County has
gone well over the amount allotted to
them for the Japanese relief fund.
Delta came to the front Saturday
when tag day was put on by the
Red Cross. bringing the total amount
raised in the city up to $503.6S. jap
anese in and near Delta raised $352.oo
which is included in the above sum-
The amounts raised in the different
towns of the county are as follows
Paonia. $4,000; Hotchkiss, $51.26;
Cedaredge. s67.70; Austin, $42.25;
Delta $503.6s, making total of $751;
SO. The amount asked was $4,000.
L. A. Dowd. president of the Delta
chapter of the Red Cross expressed
himself as well pleased with result
of the campaign and wishes to thank
the public for their cooperation.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
LEG BROKEN BUT HOLDS
TEAM THREE AND HALF HOURS

An act of heroic endurance seldom
rivaled was that performed by J. 1.
Barber when, though lying with a
broken leg held down by a load of
green lumber which he was hauling
from Darling's sawmill. The wagon
struck stump and was overturned,
part of the load catching the unfortu-
nate mans leg. Though suffering in
tensely, he held tightly to the lines
and succeeded in preventing run
away in which he would doubtless
have been dragged to death, and was
almost exhausted when finally help
arrived.
He was brot to the Delta hospital
and it was found that the limb was
broken in two places. His condition
is regarded as serious. Mr.. Barber's
family resides on Columbia street,
this city.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
DELTA TO HAVE STATE
FEDERATION WoMAN's CLUBS

The 1924 State Federation of wo-
mans clubs is to be held at Delta. ac-
cording to a recent decision reached
by the state officers. This meeting
will be held early next fall. the date to
be set by the local club.
The meeting this year was held at
Trinidad and some other cities ex-
tended an invitation for the 1924
meeting. but Delta signified her will
ingness to have the next federation
meeting and was selected in order
that this one might be held on the
western slope.
This is big undertaking and will
require the hearty cooperation. not
only of the Delta club women and
other Delta citizens. but of other club
women of Delta county.
There will be from three to four
hundred delegates and visitors. all
parts of the state being represented.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
HON. geo. STEPHAN
ApoResses NOTARY

Guests OF the Rotary at their weekly
meeting were Hon. George Stephan Of
Denver and Warren McCord. Rotarian
at Greeley. Clyde Stewart presided
and after q short business session
turned the meeting over to the pro-
gram committee. consisting OF c. E.
Blaine and N. w. Draper. Mr.. Blaine
called on President Stewart for q re-
Port OF the executive session he at
tended at Colorado Springs. Mr.. Stew
art responding with q most interesting
and inspiring report of the discussions
there.
Tho stanficid brothers played a
couple Of rollicking numbers on the
piano and violin which were much en-
3oyed. DR.. Erich was called upon for
Q vocational ddress. but he asked that
he might be permitted more time to
prepare his address and will give II
at q later date. Mr.. Blaine then
called upon Hon. George Stephan.
who gave an interesting talk on Japan
telling something OF their business
will mean to them. Mr.. McCord talk.
ed on the subject OF inter-city meet
ings which he stated are becoming
very popular.
The Delta Club will send a member
to Montrose next Tuesday. Mrs. r.
w. Grove. accompanied by Miss Helen
Hillman. will sing for them at that
meeting also. The Montrose Rotar-
ians have said that they will send a
member of their club here at any de-
sired time.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
GRAND JUNCTION FIRM
AWARDED BRIDGE CONTRACT

The contract for the building of the
new steel bridge to North Delta
has been awarded to Wfnterburn &
Lumsden. Grand Junction firm Of
contractors and builders, the contract
price being s10s,4e0. This is one OF
the largest bridge contracts let in
the state this year.
1t is expected that the work will be
commenced within few days. the
contractors planning to do the neces-
sary excavating and concrete work
for the construction Of the huge piers
while awaiting the delivery of the
steel of which the bridge will actually
be constructed. $4,000 pounds of steel
will be used in the construction Of
the bridge.
The bridge will be 600 feet in length
and will consist of four $50 foot span
steel trusses. 20 feet wide and sup
ported by concrete piers and abut.
ments. The piling of the three piers
and both ends Of the bridge will be
driven to solid blue shale. The south
abutment will be 80 feet high and
the north abuttment, resting on 16
foot piling. will be rs feet high. The
central piers will each rest on IA foot
piling and will be 25 feet high. The
floor Of the bridge will be OF REIN
forced concrete and will allow for
pedestrians and for the steel water
supply pipe for the city.
Materials used for the bridge win
include about 1900 cubic yards Of
concrete; 100000 pounds of struct-
ural steel; 175,o00 pounds OF reinforc-
ing steel and $50 lineal feet Of wooden
piling.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
HERBERT r. HILLMAN CLAIMS
CHILDHOOD FRIEND AS BRIDE

A wedding beautiful for its quiet
simplicity was solemnized at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. C. E Mower yester-
ter Laura Lois was led to Hymen's
altar by Herbert R. 'Hillman, only
child of Mr. and Mrs John e. Hill
man.
Promptly at the appointed hour the
bridal couple entered the parior to
the strains of a wedding march exc
cuted by Mrs. w. C. Peterson, and
took their places before Rev. R. E.
Sherman, who performed the cere-
mony, the ring service being employ
ed.
The bride was very attractive in
her wedding dress of white crepe with
pearl trimming, enhanced by a shower
bouquet of white roses, while the
groom, always fine looking, was never
finer looking than in his suit of navy
blue.
Immediately after the ceremony a
delicious breakfast was served, the
Misses Lois White Of Delta and Fern
White and Caroline Bruce of Montrose
assisting with the serving.
The newlyweds left at once for a
few days honeymoon trip to Glen
wood, after which they will be at
home in Olathe, the groom having
accepted a situation with the First
National Bank of that place.
Both these young people are too
we'll known to need any word of
commendation on our part. Suffice it
to say that they were reared here and
are among our most beloved girls
and boys. Hearty congratulations are
here extended
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
JAMES BLESSING DIES
SUDDENLY SATURDAY EVENING

Someone has well said that "God
comes a. silently az Night" and Ger.
tainly this was true when Saturday
evening, the Master claimed the soul
Of James Blessing while he was alone.
his family having come to town for
the evening. Apparently Mr.. Bless
ing was In his usual good health when
he last visited with his family, but
no man knows when OF where the
summons woll come and a short time
later he fell in death. due to apo
plexy.
When the family returned and failed
to find him In the house a search was
made and his body, life extinct, was
found at the rear Of the home.
James Newton Blessing was born
in East st. Louis. on the 18th Of July,
1867. On May "a, 1891, he was united
in marriage with Miss Mary Elizabeth
Mulady. and two years later the
couple corne to Colorado. locating at
and fifteen years ago came to Delta
where they have made their homo to
this time.
Mr.. Blessing was a member Of the
Delta Camp Modern Woodmen Of
America He passed from life Sept.
15. 1928. at the age OF Sc years 2
months and 3 days. He was a man OF
high ideals. honest and upright. a
truly good husband and father-a man
whom any man might be proud to
call his friend
He is survived by his wife and five
children: Mrs. George Hickman. Mrs
Royal Duggan, Miss Helen Blessing
and James Blessing of Delta; Mrs. A.
W. Killen OF Fullerton. California: al
so a brother and a sister in Burling-
ton, Iowa
Funeral services were held from the
Christian church Wednesday after.
noon at $50 O'Clock. conducted by
Rev. A B. Parry OF the Baptist
church. in the absence OF Rev. B. F.
Stallings.
There were q large number Of sor-
rowing friends and the casket was
banked with beautiful flowers.
Interment was in Garnet Mesa ceme-
terry.