The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-28
Tribute Paid Dead Chief BY
Prominent Men Of State
and City

The following words of tribute are
paid to the late Governor Arthur G.
Sorlie by state officers:
Robert Byrne, secretary of state:
I'm all the time that Governor Sorlie
was in office, l don't believe I saw
him take any physical exercise. He
was hard worker and q hearty
cater. He had more worries than
the ordinary man could stand, and !
believe that his strenuous political
activities in the last four years
weakened his vitality. He was as
sailed by his political friends on diff
ferent occasions as well as his po-
litical enemies"
Fay Harding, railroad commits
sioner: 1T was great shock to
learn Of Governor A. G. Soriie's de-
mise. Governor Sorlie was a peer
among men. To know him was to
revere and honor him. He was q
man of keen intellect, broad vision
and always worked for the best inter-
est of North Dakota. He will be
greatly missed among his associ-
ates."
C. w. Mcdonnell, railroad commits
sioner: I'm the passing of Governor
Sorlie this state has sustained 4
great loss. A man Of sound busi-
ness judgment, sterling character
and strict integrity, he gave the
state a fine administration during
trying times. His worth will be
more appreciated as the years so
BY"
Bertha R. Palmer, superintendent
of public instruction: "Mr. Sorlie
was personally interested in every
activity connected with North Da-
kota. He was an indefatigable work
er but never too tired to give smile
and pleasant word in greeting"
C. A. Fisher, state treasurer: I'm
the death Of Governor Sorlie the
state has lost an official who has at
all times worked for the interest of
the people of North Dakota in an
earnest and sincere way, one who
has had at heart the improvement
Of agricultural conditions. His main
effort was to improve the marketing
conditions of our main product,
wheat. While working toward this
end he had an eye for the better
ment of all lines of business. An
efficient business man himself. he
could see the problems with which
the people of North Dakota had to
contend. From the beginning hi
worked to establish an era Of good
feeling and yet again and again
showed that it was to be q peace
that comes in a noble struggle fol
right and justice. feel that have
lost a warm, sincere friend in thu
passing of this good man."
Joseph j. Ermatinger, secretar,
of the state highway department
Governor A. G. Sorlie was a lovablt
man with an exceptionally charitabl,
character. During his admiristra
ton more roads were built than a.
any previous time due to his great
interest in the state highway de-
partment. He also laid the founda
ton for greater expansion in THU
field and this will be an enduring
monument to his endeavor to build ,
better state. His loss will be NOR
fully appreciated as time goes on"
Judge w. L. Nuessle, chief justic'
of the state supreme court: Il
grieves me to learn Of Governor Sor
lies death. The governor was
man who always had the welfare 0
. the state uppermost in his mind. Ee
cause of his business and politica
, experience and judgment, his cour
sci and advice to the various stint
; departments would lave been valua
BILE in the future. His loss will b
keenly felt by the state"
S. A. Olsness, commissioner Of in
: surance: "The people of North Da
kota have lost rs first citizen, A. G
Sorlie, their governor. Coverno
: Sorlie may be said to have represent
ed the middle Of the road progress
4 sives, politically. Hs was q man Q
positive opinions and rendered hi
decisions promptly and unwaverina
: ly. His chief ambition and hop
was, ! believe, to allay the politics
strife that has been raging in on
state between the major factions I
the Republican party. While I'll
underlying causes for this stri1
were economic in character an
therefore, not reconcilable, Cove,
nor Sorlie's efforts have done mue
TO tone do m erstwhile bitternel
= and intolerance. He will not In,
J. lived or rel, ned in vain. Sineel
{ condolences to his wife and family
i. John Steen, state auditor: q
y the death a. Governor Sorlis, Nert
4 Dakota has lost one Of its bieee
+ boosters. He was always tryine
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