The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, September 14, 1922, Page 23

‘HATA LAGU TG TT nef PAGE EIGHT "THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE: RED AND YELLOW CHOSEN AS COLORS | FOR PAGEANT DECORATIONS IN MANDAN Scores of Citizens of City and Organizations Join to Make Pageant a Big Success— Band Takes an Important Part — Queen Contest Is ' Lively Scores of Mandan organizations and individuals have cooperated in staging the celebration of the com- pletion of the bridge and the presen- tation of the pageant, which will be given at the Missouri Slope Fair Grounds Tuesday and Wednesday nights, September 19 and 20. Major A. B. Welch, whose intimate connection with Indian affairs has given him particularly valuable in- formation upon the history of the Missouri Slope, is chairman of the historical committee, and chose the material for the exclusive Mandan episodes in the pageant. Many relics of wide appeal will be shown in the windows of mer- chants of Mandan, the city being converted into a street museum. aMny of these relics will be shown in public for the first time, and fam- ilies allowed them to go out of their hands only for this occasion. The streets of Mandan will be dec- orated in red‘and yellow. Yellow was the cavalry color, and it is used as a particular tribute to the cavalry- men at old Fort A. Lincoln, The decorations committee also is plan- ning to place an arch depicting old Fort A. Lincoln and a blockhouse, which was used as a point of cant- age in the Indian fights. The Mandan band will play at 10 a, m. and 8 p. m. in both Bismarck and Mandan, and will furnish music ]§ for the pageant both nights. Prof. Joseph Bergheim is leader of this band, which has 36 musicians and has made an enviable record. There is a lively contest on to choose the Mandan Queen, to be crowned on Tuesday night at Man- dan, There are four candidates, Helen Stabler, Vivian Brown, Mrs. Blossom McGillic and Helen Center, and various organiaztions are work- ing diligently to put their candidate over, and to win for her the honor of being crowned Queen of Mandan for a year. Chairmen of some of the more im-' portant committees engaged in the activities in Mandan are given by the general committee as follows: Cast chairman, Mrs, A. O, Hender- son; grounds, A. E. Renden; relics, Mrs. L. N. Cary; historical, Maj. A. B. Welch; pageant Queen, H K. Hen- sen; publicity, Earle H. Tostevin; costumes, Mrs. Harry Thorberg; mu- sic, Mrs, W. E. Fitzsimmons; finance Joseph P. Hess; site, J. R. Rovig; dance, Mrs. W. G. Renden; organ- ization, E. R. Griffin; group leader, John Kennelly; concessions, R. A. Countryman; decorations, Town Criers club, H. S. Russell, president. JOSEPH DIETRICH:PIONEER, CAME UP MISSOURI RIVER HERE IN 1869 Editors Note—Joseph — Dietrich, who came to the preserit sige of Bis- marck in 1869, knows uch or more of the hardships... joneer days than any oth ing following intervie Pr eradh adi Mr. Dietrich, is a pioneer. pictur ott conditions that existed’ in North Dakota a half century ago. It was the lure of gold that ‘brought Joseph Dietrich from Sioux City, Ia., in 1869 to North Dakota. His destination was Butte City, Mont., but when the Ida ‘Rees broke her shaft near Fort Thompson Sept. 7, his party was delayed until Sept. 25 when the Peninah picked them up. It was not until October 6:that they landed at Painted Woods, Even as early as that/the river was run- ning with ice, snow was falling, and it was .turning so cold that the steamboat captain was anxious to get out of the wilds before the winter set in. He went &p the river a short distance further then turned back toward the east. ‘ Mr. Dietrich and his companions gave up hopes of getting to the gold fields before spring. They accepted an offer of $2 a cord and board for chopping wood:at Painted Woods. This was the way in which Joseph Dietrich, the oldest inhabitant of Bismarck and the only man now. liv- ing here who came in ’69, came to what is North Dakota. He came for gold but ended with chopping wood. His Money Disappeared “The sad part of it,” said Mr. Dietrich, “is that after I had chop- ped that tough cotton wood all win- ter, I got not a+cent out of it ex- cept my board. Over $400 was due me when Morris and Baker, my employ- ers sold the wood and skipped to Canada, Arfd at that time, when a thief or murderer passed the Cana. dian line he was safe, so far as the law was concerned” eR ELTA a RE PAGEANT of Ivory goods. Mandan, N’D. * | morning when we , were ready, Jeave, Morris, asked the lieutenant if he could give.us a pick and shov- el with which to build our quarters. i AAR MEMBER! We are at, your service at all times. While attending the Pageant inspect our stock and let us take care of your wants. , Special attention given to Mail Orders. — 331/2% discount on our complete line ‘ Until Oct. 1st we are giving away free one 50c tube Maglac Tooth Paste or one tube Colonial Shaving Cream with a pur- chase of 50c or more, of any articles in the Garden Court Toilet goods line. 80—5c School tables for City Drug Store “TRY THE DRUG STORE FIRST.” In the early’ days “wood yards” were established along the river at; intervals. Here men were kept busy} cutting wood into lengths for use as fuel. by ‘the steamboats that plied up. and-down the Missouti. Not the least worries of these early inhabi- tants was the, best method of cut- ting wood. Indians were carry off the scalp of any unwary wood cutter. Mr. Dietrich declared that when he and five other men were selected to hunt a new location for a wood yard, Indians were their greatest worry. They pitched camp at Turtle Creek November 8, bechuse there was a.detachment of soldiers with whom they might stop with safe- ty. Although protected by a detach- serted that he did not enjoy much comfort when he saw two Indians— Big John, a full-blood Ree, and White Face, 'a Mandan-Gros-Ventres posted on guard duty on either side of the camp. “Qf course I was a tender foot and did not say anything, but I kept a Icokout' so as not to be ecalped. Next to The lieutenant turned to the serge- ant and said, “Give ‘em a pick and shovel, and charge jit to “killed by Indians.” ; ‘aSome of the men were’ badly fro- zen before we got to our destination which was 18 miles below Fort Stev- enson.” Leaves: For Boating In June of 1870 Mr. Dietrich left the woodyard for Fort Stevenson on the steamboat, Emmely La Barge to clerk for F. F. Gerard who was one of the “Sutlers,” at Fort Stevenson. In July Mr. Dietrich took charge of a trading store at Fort Berthold, SPECIALS Sungei ra nnn nt Phone 48. | | a : ; always. skulking about the woods, ready to ment of soldiers, Mr. Dietrich, as-| re The above photograph is: one of the earliest on recor of Mandan and in October, he was transferred to Fort; Buford where he carried on a trade with the Indians and soldiers. About that time politicians began to pull wires at’ Washington and Belknap, secretary of . war, under President. U. S, Grant, issued an or- der. allowing only one store-at each | military post, and later enlarged the j reservation from fige miles square to 15 miles square, so that it would not be profitable for any one to establish a store just across the line. © Hauls Wood Again As a result of this act, Mr. Diet- rich, was thrown out of a job. He spent the winter in hauling wood for the government contractor. In the spring he went into partnership with Charles, Reynolds, later. chief scout for Custer who Was-killed with the Reno command. During the summer of '71 and the early part of '72 they supplied Fort Rice, Fort Stephenson, \and Fort Berthold with fresh meat. It was in August of 1871 that Mr. Dietrich killed an elk that weighed 675 pounds when dressed, hauled it-with a team and wagon a distance of 65 miles through wild regions that were in- fested with Indians; and sold it at Fort Stephenson to-a ‘ship: captain for $75. In February. 1872 Mr. Dietrich and three other, men came down to the. bottom opposite the Heart River which is now the bottom below: Bis- marck to take claims and ‘stake out a town site. They ran out of provi- sions, started to Fort Rice, found the river bank full of ice, and so re- turned to. Painted Woods. Mr. Dict- ich drove Bill Mercer’s team to Fort, Stevenson where he got supplies and started down to \their old camo |opposite the mouth of the Heart Ri- er about: May. 1, 1872 when they , found John: Richards, Major Woods, i The GOLDEN RULE | STORE Mandan, N. D. AN EARLY PICTURE OF MANDAN ARR PE ape pin Suan S| ‘and E, N. Carey putting up squetter is contrasted with the splendid, modern buildings in the city. to- jay. f shacks where they had planned to stake out, claims. “el Moved to Fort =u aN Site ~! Dr. Burleigh “had it surveyed laid it out-in town lots and called it Burleigh Ctiy. That same, year. ‘the grade for the Northern Paci: through the new city and rapidly. George W. Sweet the town of Edwinton shortly after and tried to’ buy the Burleigh, City) property, but the owners would not sell, The next year the railway’ offi- cials changed the location -of the| grade and ran it through Edw’ inton. ‘As a result everybody. moved | to’ Edwinton except Mr. Dietrich. But after a time he took up his residence in Bismarck at the corner of Rosser and Third streets. Later he moved to§ = Thayer street, his present location, Mr. Dietrich killed. the last: elk. that, was killed on the bottom south. of Bismarck in March, 1873. SERVICE. MEN. ‘AID IN PAGEA. * Former service. men. of Mandan are 4ccompanying in the staging Of || | The GOLDEN — RULE STORE —— Mrs. A. B. Welch. Real Bargains here every day during the F ‘ Pageant. Watch the papers for daily, offerings. A Pageant ‘Ticket FREE with every $10. pur-— chase or payment of account. HAM RTT the pageant next week. Calls wer sent out by Commander E..R. Grif: fith of the American Legion and/H H. Warrent of the eVterans of For, eign Wars., to participate In thp: battle scene to be: a-'part. of parent: Both . have respondefi, well. M * A. Fé The first people t building with ‘a _ shin; ; board floor in Bismarck we: . Shaw & .Co. who. ran & genetal:- store here during the winter, of 1872. They came to the crossing: May, 1872 ahd did business in p.25x100-foot bu: ing. t ed LL UII) UQUUUTUUAVGONUAGQQACUQNGQQQNQOENAQNQENHNONOQOQANASOO8QNEENOTERCUREETEREREOUOCCGUGUUOCEGENOGGASROOQEQNON Oo Ye Sere Yee Ye Xp nears ~~" THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER, 14 1 nn = Our good will is best shown in the tremendous reductions we are making or, Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Shoes during Pageant Week. : LADJES’ SHOES | CHILDREN’S SANDALS White Silk Poplin, chamois lined, with strap. Hook sole. Solid leather. O'Donnel make. $ 3 : 9 5 $6 sellers MEN’S SHOES Kes aent $3.95 onhand. Vales o96.. DL. 9D prices to clean up. | REPAIR PRICES" Men’s 14 soles as low 8 vee eeneneess $1,00 Ladies’ 14 soles...$1.00 Economy Shoe Store RUBRER HEELS 105 5th St. Opposite McKenzie Hotel. Mail Orders Receive Prompt and Careful i Attention : Men’s .......... 50c FUEL UU Pageant Week Specials S 15 Jewel Wrist Watch, 20 year case $12.00 , 4s Men’s 16 size Watch, 15 Jewel, 20 year case. ...$17.50 = A Special Diamond Bargain, at... $35.00 Let. Our Experts “ i Test Your Eyes Every: modern method of Testing Eyes is found here. Honest advice and assist- ance assured. Broken Lenses Repaired While You Wait. . FOLSOM Laskin Block Bismarck, ‘N. D. FAAS SR 4 S. = 3 ae Ve Jeweler Optician Bang Go Prices During Pageant Week And Oxfords at very low 922 > q THEQUEUUNEQSUHAOGUOUAEATENUGOEUEOEGUUEEEGEUOUGOEERAGEEETOOEURUGEEOEUOEOGUUUGOOUOGHOUUUAAAL y Fall Merchandise 50 Per Cent Cheaper Than Last Year at ROSEN’S MANDAN Men’s, Women’s and Children Wearing Apparel—Shoes For The Whole Family Once again Fall is with us—and once again the problem of clothing the family crops up. Heads of families of the Missouri Slope country will be glad to learn that we have recently returned from market with the good news that the cost of clothing and shoes for this fall will be as much as 50% less than you paid last year—at this store, at least. As an example, a man’s suit that sold last year for $42 you can buy now for $19.50’ Most other things are in proportion. Free ticket to Pageant with every $20.00 purchase or over. Old Time Prices in Men’s Suits and’ Overcoats : Brand new, form fit suits, styles in serges, tweeds, cashmeres, cheviots, and worsteds—quality clothes that will satisfy the wearer who wishes to save, from— $18.50 10 $35.00 Above are Campus Togs and Chortley Clothes. Overcoats new this season at $15.00 to $25.00 Men’s Items Values Most Extraordinary in our “Women’s Winter Coats WE OFFER TWO REMARKABLE GROUPS OF WINTER COATS WHICH WILL MEAN SPLENDID SAVINGS FOR YOU— | NOTE THESE PRICES Chappy Coats, made of all wool material, which feature large fur collars and cuffs or fur collars alone. Each coat is,splendidly finished and full chamois lined. : $20 W $55 Another group of ‘cloth and silk. plush coats, most with fur collars. Some as low as $10.00 Heavy 220 Blue Overalls <= union made .........0..55 poten ees 1 e 1] 9 New Fall Pumps Work shirts, best makes, full cut, ° v3 and Oxfords all sizes and colors............+seeeeeee . 79 Cc Patent, one strap pumps, fancy cut in trimmings, Shoes for workmen, heavily . medium high heels, just arrived, special. made, army style. ........eeeeeeeees $2.98 $3 50 ‘3 Men’s work pants, good strong Black and brown kid oxfords, military and flat materials, als} Khaki ...:..... ates $1 49 heels, prices that cannot be duplicated. Men’s dress socks, 5 : all colors ....6.++: Bla oicteose ninth ore ajo dieyste eins 9c $3.00 "School Outfits for the Children Lot of blue serge dresses for school girls, neatly made andserviceable, just the thing for school. Boys and Girls tan oxfords ; Boys’ suits with two pair of anid shoes, all sizes........+-+20008 wv lined knickers, all sizes...........+.. Boys’ cashmere and Chevpit : ; Boys’ caps for suits, sizes 3 to.8, only. ....--+--+++- $1 98 fall 65c and... ...... cece cece esse tee ees 98c [OSRIT Waren Woe te We Nts WOO Yur Wore Nore Nore ore ee wr Nr Nee Yee ee 2