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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-17
PEOPLES FORUM
ON HISTORY OF BISMARCK

Editor Tribune:
AS a matter Of pioneer history
desire to comment on what / be-
lieve are a few inadvertent errors
in Miss Elizabeth Jones very inter-
esting story published in Fridays
Tribune on the early history of the
Presbyterian Church, and of the
pioneer women of Bismarck.
Miss Jones says, "Mrs. Ward and
Mrs. Dunn are the only two of the
pioneer women of this early day
living in Bismarck" There are five
other women living in Bismarck to-
day, who came to Bismarck at or
before the arrival Of Mrs. Ward and
Mrs. Dunn. Two of these women
were real pioneers, coming to Bis
marck before there was any rail-
road. Mrs. John Sebrey and Mrs. j.
f, c. Pollock came in the summer of
1872. Mrs. c. L. Pearce, Mrs. c. W..
Blunt and Mrs. A. C. Hinckley came
in the summer of 1878. None of
these women came by railroad. Like
Mrs. Ward, they came overland in
! covered wagons from their homes in
Minnesota. The names of Mrs. Pye,
Shaw, Goff, Call, Raymond and
many others could be added to the
list mentioned by Miss Jones. Mrs.
Pye and Mrs. Golf were real church
workers.
Then there was j. D. Mann. bet
ter known as Deacon Mann" who
/ ,,,t. h. &
the church. Col. C. A. Lounsberry
speaking of the organization of the
church says: t'In June 1873, Rev. D.
c. Lyon of St. Paul, and Rev. l. o.
Sloan of Minnesota, went to Bis
marck for the purpose of organizing
a PRESBYTERIAN church. There were
hut four of US, John W. Fisher
Henry F. Douglass, myself and one
other whose name l do not recall
We built the church, receiving aid
from all classes. w. H. White OF
Fargo was present at that church
organization. The saloon and gamb-
ling houses were all night and every
day in the week concerns at Bis
marck then, but by Dreconcerted
movement every saloon and every
place of business was closed thai
day during the church hour" Rev
Sloan, who was called "Fathe1
Sloan" was respected by the saloor
and gambling element, and it is com
mon history that this element con
tributed freely to his support and t.
the maintenance of his church il
those pioneer days.
Miss Jones further says, "Righ
next to DR.. Dunn's drug store was
whisky Fishers saloon" This ha'
reference to the late Asa Fisher
This is the first time that eve
heard Mr.. Fisher called by tina
name, and have lived in Bismarcl
for nearly half century. As
Fisher was called by the sporting
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ago. All 1 got was forty winks and
l never can get rested under fifty"
:You can sleep when you get back,
lazybones," chirped Johnny Jump
Up merrily. Hop on, Nancy! Hop
on, Nick!" And giving little jump,
the fairy man hoped on, too.
Away flew the titmouse and they
all waved goodby to the little Japa-
nese fairy IN the cherry tree.
After crossing very wide ocean,
they came to Japan. The sun was
shining because, being on the other
side of the world, it was day.
ooh, Japan's all pink" cried
Nancy, looking down from her place
on the birds back.
ut is now, for their cherry bios
SONS are out and they are pink in
stead Of white, as ours are" said the
fairy.
Just then the titmouse yawned.
II think we'd better be going home"
he said. 81 want my other ten
winks of sleep"
Ito Be Continued)
Copyright, 1924, NEA Service, Inc.)
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where the stiff yellow daffodils
stood like fairy lamp-posts, and the
blue bells went tingalingaling.
'Come with me-" cried Johnny
Jump Up, and bouncing over to a
eierry tree covered with blossoms
he's began to climb toward the
branches.
Up went the Twins after him.
And there by the light of the
moon they could see tiny Japanese
maiden no bigger than humming
bird.
She had on little straight dress
of bright silk, embroidered in col
ored flowers, and wide sash that
tied in big bow behind. Her black
hair was piled up high on her head
and stuck full of little fans and she
carried paper parasol.
ooh, are you fairy?" cried
Nancy.
Eyes" nodded the tiny maiden, ga
Japanese fairy from far Japan. 1t
is lovely place on the other side
of the world and that is where
Johnny Jump up is gong to take
you tonight. I brought three tickets
for YOU"
GAIL rightee, if you say So" said
Johnny Jump Up, turning a somer-
sault "Have you seen the titmouse
anywhere? We can't go unless he
takes u.s."
ooh, Pm here" called a sleepy
voice. give been waiting ever since
the sun went down. Every other
self-re specting bird was in bed hours
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element "Ungodly Fisher" and John
w. Fisher was called "Godly Fisher"
for the reason that John w. Fisher
was a church member, and Asa
Fisher kept a wholesale and retail
saloon on Main Street, where the
Mckenzie Hotel is located.
J. S. Mann, above referred to, to
gcther with John p Dunn and Col
William Thompson composed the
first school board in Bismarck. and
the City of Bismarck decided to
them the six lots where the Will
School stands. Both Asa Fisher and
John w. Fisher in their way, were
good citizens, and they have long
since gone to their reward. Would
it not be we'll for us all to give
heed to the classic aphorism: de
mortuis nil nisi bonum.
Respectfully.
w. A. FALCONER,
President Burleigh County Pioneers
Association.
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&4hechna61

it up and parading it whether it's
joy or sorrow, success or dis
grace. On the other hand, man,
no matter what his remorse or other
emotions may be, will content, him
self in saying "That's that and
burying it decently. Paula will
probably keep cases on me the rest
of my natural life.
Leslie is going to have some kind
of jamboree to celebrate our third
anniversary. She writes me that
someone has said that if you safely
weather that date on the calendar of
married life, you can jog along there
after with more or less surety OF
being able to stand the bonds Of dou-
BILE harness.
Of course you are coming over for
the celebration. Don't forget that
you were the best man at the start
of this marital marathon, and you
ought to be here to cheer US as we
pass the first lap. - I5a
didn't like the tone Of your let
ter when you spoke Of Sally Ather-
ton. When you see her you will
realize what a pal she can be to
man, although l don't think she
would ever be a success as a wife.
l told you, however, in my last THAT
I hoped she would bowl you over and
1 think that she could j she'd try.
I have come to the conclusion that
that woman could do most anything.
If she doesn't do it it is because she
doesn't want to.
wonder if wrote you that
mother is here. Under the tutelage
of nurse and companion I hired
for her? She has grown quite hd-|
man. Being humanized, she cannot
help liking Leslie. who, between you
and me, sgd. is the nearest an angel
of all the women l have ever known.
If she were more angelic she
couldn't live with such sinner as
Your friend,
~ JACK.
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ADVENTURE OF
THE TWINS.
BY OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON

"Tira loo, tira loo, tira loo!" call
ed Johnny Jump Up softly. "Wake
up, Nancy and Nick, and come and
get your magic shoes. We are going
on another adventure"
"Where to-" asked Nick excited
ly. hopping out of bed and starting
to put on his clothes.
you'll find out, you'll find out,
you'll find out!" sang Johnny Jump
Up. dancing about on the window
sill in the moonlight.
Nancy was dressed first, and put
on the tiny shoes the fairy handed
to her. But Nick was only second
behind her, so eager was he to be
off.
And, oh, how tiny they became
the instant the magic shoes touched
their feet. So little that lightning
bug passing by called out, "Good
evening, beetles, how did you get
away up here?"
One, two, three, four, five! In just
as long a time as it takes to count
that many, they were down the wall
and standing in the magic garden
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-17
Lucey Recalls Coolidge of Thirty Years Ago

Before Coolidge entered state. poll
tics he was connected with
Northampton bank. Coolidge took
over certain piece of property from
the bank. But, besause he was SO
kind to people, he made poor land
lord and did not collect enough rent.
So this property became liability
to him.. @
A friend of mine went to Coolidge
and asked if he'd sell the property.
Coolidge named price.
"I'll take it," said the man. %make
out deed and I'll pay you now"
But Coolidge was busy. "Come
back in a few days." he said. ~
The next day wealthy man came
to see Coolidge and asked if the
property was for sale. Coolidge said
it was, and named a price $500 higher
than the previous price. The man
offered to buy it on the spot, but
Coolidge told him to come back in
few days. Then he sent for the first
purchaser.
He told him what had happened.
John, you are poor man." he
said. "You can't afford to improve
this place. Let me sell it Ito the
other man and give you the $500 diff
ference"
The man agreed and Coolidge gave
him the 5000, although the man had
no option and no legal claim to the
money. The man said that he
offered to. pay Coolidge for, drawing
up the deed, but that Coolidge re-
fused to accept money for that. so
he put $40 in Coolidge's overcoat
pocket.
elf someone asks favor of Cool
idge, he first determines whether or
not it should be granted. If he finds
that the person is not asking too
much, he will tell him that he will
do the best he can. He never makes
promises he cant fulfill. Then. be>l
fore the person expects it, he finds
the favor done,
!. x "a ... . y g. IS .
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JEKYLL-HYDE

The terrible thriller Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr..
F. de-. was WI item by Stevenson in six days.
This disclosed in Lloyd Osbournes book about Steven
Writing this amazing novel in six days. Stevenson had
to churn out 10000 words day. He wrote sitting up in
bed That Mark Twains system
Like all writer's, Stevenson unquesonaby had weeks
when he couldn't write interesting word Naturally peo-
pie used to talk about inspiration in writing Now know
coordination of the endocrne glands with blood pressure
high pulse fast and the thyroid burning the body like
&c with the draft OPEN
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-17
BY James Lucey
Shoemaker Friend of President
Coolidge p

Cleveland, June 17.-Calvin Cool
idge today is the same man he was
when I knew him 80 years ago in
Northampton. I first met him in
the second week of October in 1894
when he was sophomore at Am
herst. NM. Ia
Robert Wier, who worked in a
bookshop in Northampton; brought
Coolidge to the same shop / work in
today. Wier later. became superin-
tendent of buildings. at the Clark
School for the Deaf and Dumb where
Grace A., Goodhue was a. teacher.
Grace is now Mrs. Coolidge. Wier is
now in. Loss Angeles.
Coolidge was just as shy then as
he is now, perhaps even more shy
then. He would sit.for hours in my
shop and ask me my views about
things and Iwould question him.
Coolidge always sat in; a little
chair in q quiet corner of my shop
when he talked
A few months ago two women
from down state called on me. They
wanted to see the; presidents shoe
maker, they said. One of Them was
"a school teacher. If she weighed. a
pound, she weighed 300. :
She, wanted Ito sit in the same
chair that Coolidge sat in. She
pulled trout and sat down. The
chair, broke. The teachers hat
went in one direction and she went
in another, but she thought it was
a good joke. Ishave had the chair
repaired. n4 na
Some people wonder why Coolidge
is SO popular if he is so shy and is
not a good mixer. !.
1t It is all because he is such good
Let me tell story that shows his
fine character.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-17
CHILDBIRTH

More have died in childbirth than men killed in
all the The international conference this subject
to be held in London early in July is especially important
to Americans for material mortality rate higher than
in any other Of the 20 leading nations
Nearly 10000 American mothers will die in childbirth
this year Thousands could be saved by proper medical
enon The death toll is expected to decrease steadily as
result of the Sheppard Towner legislation by which Uncle
furnishes money visiting nurses maternity centers
and clinics.
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MORE DARING

Some situations obvious that they editorial
comment
Judge in courtroom at Winchendon Mass. shifts the
air and detects the peculiar catsp odor of moonshne mash
Investigation dscloses 5Ogaon still going fubast in the
cellar, nine feet under the judges bench.
The Bookkeeping fraternity has been becoming dar
ing but this wins the tin badge. In sense SYM
boc Of the illicit liquor situation conducted under the
nose of the law.
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FABLES ON HEALTH
GET OUT OF DOORS

out; wearing clothes about which
the air can circulate
Doing these things is great help
toward self-education in simple
health things.
Such things will help the red-hot
days to seem pleasanter and will
build up vitality for better weather.
ing the heat.
Ventilate the rooms and sleep out
doors, if possible.
Breathe deeply and don't let the
city imprison you.
Get to lake or bay or ocean and
swim.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-17
JEWS

Egypt drove out the Jews because they were too rich
and powerful claims Carter, who opend King Tuts tomb
This doesn't tally with the old story that the Israees were
delivered from bondage against the wishes of the king
Carter says archaeoogists believe that the Exodus
forced expulsion the Egyptians feared the would
the country.
Regardless of the Exodus it's that persecution of
the Jews through the centuries has been largely animated
by jealousy-nabily to compete with them
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Editorial Review

column may or may not express
the opinion OF The Tribune. They
are presented here in order that
our readers may have both sides
OF important issues which are
being discussed in the press of
the day.
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DIRT

One thing we'll conquer is dirt busting, clothes
washing body bathing, machinery cleaning floor sweeping
street scrapngal these byproducs of civilization and
will last as long civilization.
The existence of dirt and dust makes it certain that
will always have to work The soap industry furnishes
figures illustrating how dirt keeps hustlng Americans
this year will make $500 million cakes of soap Our lazy
ancestors invented perfumes they wouldn't have to
so much soap.
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Summer spells the coming of va
cation; weekend holidays; more
out-of doors; hills and trails and
trout streams!
'This is the time to get acquainted
with your legs!" they told Mr.. Jones
of Anytown, and this is good ad-
vice for everyone.
It's good time to learn sleeping
in the out Of doors.
It's a good time to learn how to
wear light, loose and porous clothes.
Doing these things; getting away
from the city to the hills; sleeping
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BIBLE

The Bible continues be the worlds best seller.
million copies distributed in 1928 by the Amer
lean Bible Society. This gain of two and half mil
ion copies the before and reflects the stimulation
H1fsdnterest in religion. .--f
It is popular that the largest hotel in New York has
10 order supply for it's guest every four months
to replace stolen copies
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-17

It takes an optimist to be tickleo
at what q hard time he is having.
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Nothing makes q man see things
in different light like a June moon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-17

Being a college professor is fair
ly easy life if you have head for
the business. ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-17

A banker has good job. He keeps
bankers hours. But we had rather
have q banker sons hours.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-17

A window dresser is girl who
forgets to pull down the shades.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-17

Water il termed swarm" at 9a
degrees Fahrenheit, 'stepid" at az
degrees, and hot" ut los degrees,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-17

Bootlegging pays fairly good
money after you work UP to where
you can start drug store.
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49, 011l5iimS
~. Says

The kids vacation haz started
Teachers vacation has started
Mothers vacation has ended
When you get out beyond the
three-mile limit you are liable to
get into hot water.
Most of us had rather be the
worlds champion talker than the
worlds champion fighter.
Only a woman can make q fool
out of a man or man out of fool
These are the days the flies are
following men home to have the
screen door opened for them.
Being poor is no disgrace, but
soon becomes very monotonous.
Before letting your conscience be
your guide be sure you have a con-
science.
The honeymoon ends . when the
furniture store collector begins.
Every day is Decoration Day for
people who wear loud clothes.
Bootlegging pays fairly good
money after you work UP to where
you can start drug store.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-17

Being poor is no disgrace. but
soon becomes very monotonous.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-17

These are the days the flies are
following men home to have the
screen door opened for them.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-17

Only a woman can make q fool
out of man or a man out of fool.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-17

Every day is Decoration Day for
people who wear loud clothes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-17

Before letting your conscience be
your guide be sure you have con-
science.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-17

The honeymoon ends . when tn
furniture store collector begins.
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Most of us had rather be the
worlds champion talker than the
worlds champion fighter.
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-19
Trinity
(NeaF BridgeVille)

Mrs. Elizabeth Workman of Laur-
ell has returned home after spending
week with her niece, Mrs. E. D,
Carey.
Hugh Martin, Jr., spent Sunday
with Leon Wheatley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce Prettyman of
near Milford visited at the home of
R. j. Hastings on Sunday.
A. 7. White and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. K. Wright and daughter
Kathaleen and Carl Walston attend
ed the Delaware State Fair at Will
mington on Saturday.
John Kern, Sr., of New York is
spending some time with his family
here.
Miss Kathaleen Wright entertain
ed the Misses Catharine Short, Betty
Ruos and Elizabeth Hardesty, all of
Bridgeville, over the weekend.
The Misses Ada White and Matte
Johnson spent the weekend with
their parents near Reliance.
Frank Wheatley who has been i'll
for the past few days is much i'm
proved.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Workman
and son of Laurel spent Sunday at
the home of e. D. Carey.
A number from here have been
the Firemen's Carnival at
Seaford.
Arthur Headburg died at his home
near here early Sunday morning, af-
ter lingering illness of about three
years, but confined to his bed for
only the past three months. He
leaves a mother and two sisters, Mrs.
John Kern, Sr., of this place and
Mrs. Martin Jenkins of Bridgeville.
Funeral services were held at his
ate home on Wednesday afternoon,
September II. Rev. Melvin Wheatley, |
l former pastor of Bloomery M. E.
assisted by Rev. c. W. Spry |
If Greenwood, in charge Interment |
It fredericksburg, Md, at which place
he Masonic Lodge of which he was
! member, had charge of the SER
ices.
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-19
Happy Valley

The cold weather of the past few
days in lower Delaware brought the
first frost Of the season on Wednes-
day night. 1t was very much in evil
dence Thursday morning but did
very little damage to growing crops.
On Saturday afternoon Mr.. and
Mrs. J. P. Wright and son Walter Of
Preston; Oscar Biddle and friend,
Miss Dora Collision of Blanchards,
motored to Wilmington to attend the
fair.
Mrs. Russell is confined to her
home on account of a sore foot, rem
dering it impossible for her to walk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Elliott OF
Philadelphia have returned home al
ter spending two weeks vacation
with her pieces, Mrs. Sallie Kinder
of Bridgeville and Mrs. Ida E. COLL
son Of Blanchards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Whitehouse
and daughters of Wilmington nave
returned home after spending their
vacation with their cousin, MIS-
Clarence Lowe of Woodenhawk.
Mrs. Jack Rust and daughter Mr.
and Mrs. Clarence Lowe and daugh-
ter spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Collision of Blanchards.
Mrs. Josephine Richards of Har-
rington spent the weekend with her
brother, E. W. Lloyd of Blanchards.
Fred Schuyler is on the sick list
but is improving we are glad to say.
James A. Collision and grand
daughter Ruth spent the weekend
with his daughter, Mrs. William Ad-
ans of Bridgeville.
Milford chronicle., 1924-09-19
Minville

Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Ringler visit
ed Laurel and Seaford on Sunday.
Miss Helen Anderson of Ocea1
View spent Saturday and Sunday
with he raunt, Mrs. Esther Town.
send.
Lester Phillips of Newark spent
the weekend here with his wife.
R. C. Steele and family were call
ers in Selbyville on Sunday with w
B. Derrickson and family.
Capt. and Mrs. Chas. R. Davis came
weekend with their aunt, Mrs. Har-
vey Dukes.
Miss Nellie Ringler and Mrs. Har-
I'ry Ringler and daughter, Miss Mar
guerite of Bishopville, Md, were
callers at the home of Mrs. Lester
Phillips on Sunday.
Miss Helen Lekites who has been
sick for a few days, is able to be
out again.
Last Wednesday evening Mrs.
Handy B. West, age 80 years, died at
the home of her son, P. w. West, of
this place. Interment was made near
Gumberry on Saturday. She leaves
to mourn her loss, George w. West,
Mrs. Sallie Aydelotte, Philip w.
West, of this place; Mrs. John Lynch
of near Georgetown; Isaac West and
Harvey West of Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. R. Ringler have
purchased a new Essex car.
Howard P. Derrickson has return
ed from the Beebe Hospital of Lewes
where he underwent minor oper-
alton.
Mrs. Maggie Daisy of Ocean View
visited her daughter, Mrs. VIM. Dove
over the weekend.