The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, June 20, 1936, Page 19

Pierre Man Here With Sibley in ’63 F. Burke O’Brien, 16-Year-Old Soldier Attached to Command That Pursued Sioux to Sibley Island Crossing; S. D. Capitol Guide Now | vp, Dtill active and keenly interested in affairs at 89, F. Burke O’Brien of Pierre, S. D., one of Dakota’s oldest pioneers, has a long record of colorful experience on the frontier that reads like a story book of adventure. His is the distinction of having cerca in the Indian wars in 1863 under General Sibley, chasing the hostile redmen across. the plains from Minnesota to | the Missouri i river, almost on the site of Bismarck. His also the distinction of having clasped hands with \ “martyred pres- 4 ident) Lincoln. It was as a lad of 16 that Mr. O’Brien, seeking thrills and adventure but too young to enlist, con- trived to join { up with Gen- eral Sibley’s forces, His story, as given to two Pierre high school girls, Georgia i Capin and Fern i McFarling, follows: ‘ “T left home May 28, 1863, and walked to St. Paul from St. Anthony, which is now East Minneapolis. I did not have a cent when I arrived there. On the streets I heard of the battle of Corinth, Miss., so I went to the St. Paul Press office and got 50 extra papers and sold them on the streets, having charged them to my father. j “I went down to the boat land-| some soldiers from Minneapolis, 60 I } ing and found a boat leaving for St.|stayed all night with Lieutenant i Peter, so I crept on and hid behind | Lane. j boxes and slept until I woke up at] “The next morning I went with Mankato and got my breakfast from|stage drivers to New Ulm under the a barrel of scraps. I arrived at St.| protection of troops. The next dey Peter the netx day where I found we were in Fort Ridgely and I hired | | THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 1936 out with Lieutenant Jones on his trip across the plains. Goes to Abercrombie “We left Fort Ridgely June 13, 1863, and went to Fort Abercrombie, Devil's lake, Big Stone lake and Big Mound in what is now eastern Burleigh county, Here the Indians came in to surrender to us with a flag of truce. One Indian came up on @ pony and shook hands with Dr. Weiser and then atepped behind the officer and shot him, left his body and ran away. The Indians scattered and we fol- lowed them and then moved on down the Missouri river to’ Apple creek where we expected to meet General Sully, but he was stuck on the sand- bars at Yankton. “Dr. Freeman, George A. Bracket, of Minneapolis, and John Otherday, scout, were tracked down by Indians) and Dr. Freeman was scalped here at Big Mound. The Indians followed them and they ran their ponies until they gave out and then left them. Br&cket ran and jumped into the lake and hid, but Freeman was scalped. ‘We went after them with troops and found the body of Freeman and buried him th the trenches. In the fall troops went out, dug up the bodies and reburied them. “It took us from June 13 to Sept. 16 to make the trip from Fort Snell- ing. I was up in @ Jackson, Mich- igan, airship about two years ago and the same trip can be made now in 12 hours which once took us over’ three months. Met Lincoln “I was a civilian at the time and not a soldier, so when I arrived in Fort Snelling I enlisted in Company K, 10th Minnesota Infantry. I was the only American-born citizen, the youngest member, and the only Pro- testant in Company K. In the spring we left to take 20 conscripts to Chat- tanooga, Tennessee. “We happened to be in the depot at Chicago waiting for our train when Abraham Lincoln came in and shook hands with each of us. At the second election of Lincoln I cast my ballot for him and I was not 18 years of age yet, but soldiers were allowed to vote. “My brother, W. 8. O'Brien, went. through the trip west with me and I still have the pen with which he later signed the constitution of South Da- kota at the first constitutional con- vention. “There were 1,400 infantry, 500 cavalry, 100 artillery and 100 civil- jans on the trip across the plains with General Sibley.” Mr. O'Brien, who as guide at the South Dakota state capital building for many years has become known to thousands of citizens, was born July 19, 1847, at Miltown, Maine. He says he intends to live to see 100. North Dakota’s pioneer seed house, the Oscar H. Will and Co. store, be- gan business in 1881. The stage from Bismarck to Pierre used to leave Bismarck “every morn- ing except Sundays at 7 a. m.” | AHELL-ROARIN’ TOWN OF THE ’80S HEAVEN BENT IN THE ’20S Admits Complicity in West Coast Murder Los Angeles, June 20.—(#)—After Charles Hope pleaded guilty to first- degree murder for the death of Masy James, Robert James, her husband, was quoted by an alienist Friday as saying he had been married seven times. The alienist, Dr. Ross Moote, sub- mitted his report on James who is scheduled to be tried next week for the rattlesnake-drowning death of Mrs. James, to Superior Judge Charles Fricke. James at first told authorities he was wed five times. Moore quoted the prisoner as say- ing most of his wives had left him because he could not get along with them. Hope told officials that under the hypnotic sway of James, master bar- ber, he was an accomplice in procur- ing rattlesnakes to whose fang Mrs. James was exposed. Mrs, James’ demise was finally ef- fected by drowning in a bath tub, Hope said. The distinction of being the oldest study club for women in the capital city belongs to the Fortnightly club, which was organized in November, 1897, Northern Pacific trains crossed the Missouri at Bismarck on the ice for the first time during the winter of 1879. The ice was three feet, thick. During 1883 land office transactions at Bismarck involved more than two and a quarter million acres of land. | The First Dakotans Knew BUDWEISER Budweiser was an established resident of the Dakota Territory when thundering herds of buffalo still roamed virgin prairies, and was a favorite at parties and dances when ladies wore sun-bonnet type hats, bustles and open fingered gloves. Even then its dis- tinctive taste was a favorite ... and so today the same Budweiser feels right at home in the celebra- tion of the founding of Dakota Territory. Yes, Budweiser is a Dakota Pioneer. It came to the } Dakotas on the first river boats that plied their way up the Big Muddy from St. Louis, home of Bud- weiser, and points south, we THIS eine? / Pioneer Days Festival Bismarck, North Dakota Budweiser July 3-4-5, 1936 FOR FIVE DAYS i) : ; i + COMMEMORATING rOUERRITORY. 061 On the sixth day BATTLE OF THE LITTLE ry BIG HORN, 1876 try to drink a sweet beer You will want the flavor thereafter pered te entertain your guests. When is a beer more than beer? When it’s @ welcome companion — when its mellow friendliness makes new friends good friends...and old friends better friends. To offer your guests beer is sim- ple hospitality ... but to offer them Budweiser is a gracious compliment. VISITORS TO ST. LOUIS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO INSPECT OUR PLANT. Budweiser BIGGEST- SELLING BOTTLED BEER IN HISTORY ANHEUSER-BUSCH e¢ ST. LOUIS ‘Bismarck Grocery Co. Budweiser Distributor Hear John Moses JESS NYGAARD, CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS, WILL ALSO SPEAK SD scanaeatie: Candidate For Governor A sleepy little village in the heart of the Bad Lands is the Medora of today, yesterday a hell-roarin’ frontier town. perchance to die. famed Rough Riders hotel. quis. Here came the Marquis de Mores, Theodore Roose- velt and many other personages to live, to hunt, to ranch, The white building ‘to the left is the In the open space in the fore- ground today stands an equestrian mohument of the mar- A HORSE TRADE “Hello!” says I. “Hello!” says he. I never see the man afore. “Swap?” says I. “Dunno,” says he. “Mebbe, mebbe—I ain’t shore!” “Th’ bay?” says I. “Th’ gray?” says he. “Swap! says we, an’ both unhitched. “Fine horse,” says I. “O’ course,” says he. An’ in a minute we had switched. “Git up!” says I. “Git up!” says he. * An’ both them horses stood stock still! “Balk?” says I. “Yep!” says he. “Mine too!” s’ I laughin’, fit to kill. “Say!” says I. Hey?” says he. that’s horse apiece,” says we. “Good day!” says I. “Good day!” says he. Best joke, b’gosh, I ever see! —James W. Foley. “Guess There are eight mothers’ clubs ac- tive in Bismarck, W. G. WORNER Candidate for County Commissioner Fifth District Burleigh County Only candidate from the City of Bismarck Born in North Dakota. Lived in Bismarck over 15 years. Property owner in Bismarck and ®& taxpayer. Married and have a family. Served as County Treasurer of Richland county four years, Deputy State Auditor. Cashier of State and Nat'l Bank. Land Appraiser for the Federal Land Bank. I am very well acquainted with county records, About two-thirds the valuation of Burleigh county consists of property in the city of Bismarck. Out of an estimated population of 24,000 Bismarck has over half. Why not have at least one member on the board? I will appreciate your vote and will serve you to the best of my ability. ‘W. G. WORNER, 7105 Ninth Street, Bismarck, N. D. (Pol. Adv.) 0. E. OSCAR)» ERICKSON TAPPEN, N. D. —FOR— Insurance Commissioner E. (Oscar) Erickson In a deliberate effort to trick the voters, desperate politicians have Caused to be filed against me an other man with a sii ir name ae candidate for commissioner of in surance. Do not be fooled. In the Interest of fair play mark you ballot for Insurance Commissione: June 24th as follows: ©. &. (OSCAR) ERICKSON, Ti LA (Pol, Adv.) In 1873, Colonel Lounsberry, first Bismarck to Jamestown. Bismarck has the second oldest bank in North Dakota, the First Na- | tional. It opened for business in the| fall of 1879. The Bismarck Women's Christian | Temperance Union began in 1881 as library association. The Sons of Norway lodge in Bis- marck was organized in 1910. ‘A. C. ISAMINGER Candidate for AUDITOR Honest—Efficient (Pol. Adv.) 19 U. 8. POLOISTS WIN London, June 20.—(?)—America re- ed the international polo cup egainst wap s oe Saturday, winning the deciding match 8 to 6. The cup Setatiats Gon : the first match 10 tos, 9, played 10 days WALFRID TRYGG Candidate for | During the World war, the Thurs- |day Musical club, which had been or-| ganized in 1915, sponsored monthly community singing sessions in the | auditorium. | Masonic activity in the city of Bis- jmarck dates from 1874. | lodge was granted its first charter in 1876. publisher of the Bismarck Trbue, | ————— paid a teamster $75 to take him from | VOTE FOR COUNTY }} Lynn W. Sperry |" = -.- County. Commissioner Fifth District (Pol. Adv.) The local County Commissioner Sth District Burleigh County Resident and Taxpayer for 27 years Your vote and support will be appreciated. (Paid Pol, Adv.) Democratic State Ticket This is the Ticket Endorsed at Reg- ular State Convention held at Devils Lake May 13th, 1936. These Candidates are pledged to support President Roosevelt and the New Deal. Congress (Vote for two) HENRY HO) J. J. NYGAARD ......0.0+ Secretary of State MARY A. State Treasurer State Auditor EA. ) Eee Commissioner of Insurance ‘WM. H. WESTERGAAR! vc" Sunday 3 P, 3PM, Mandan Time, P. M. Blmarek Tie—RIVERSIDE PARK Attorney General ‘WM, T. DePUY Vote for Commis: pease Commissioner of Reilroads LAURA LITTLE ail ters LEGISLATIVE TICKET Keep this guide and take it to the polls with you. You will need it in marking your ballot. Ask for Democratic Ballot at Primary Election, June 24th (Pol. Adv.) COUNTY SUPT. OF SCHOOLS BURLEIGH COUNTY Laura Little ........K (Pol, Adv.) VOTE FOR Harold Hopton Commissioner of Insurance Republican Candidate for Reelection ecu That the People May Know I ceed the office of COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE on January 7th, 1, and on that date I also became the Director and controlling head of the following departments: State Fire and Tornado Fund. 2 State Bonding Fund. 3. State Hail Insurance Department. Political enemies in their speeches, the press and Publicity Pamphlet would have you believe that the SURPLUS in each of these departments has been dissipated during the eighteen months that I have been COMMISSIONER of INSURANCE. Lets see whether this is true: The following are actual figures taken from the examiners’ reports as to the amount of SURPLUS in each one of these departments: STATE FIRE.AND TORNADO FUND Actual Surplus on June 1st, Actual Surplus on January ‘7th, 1935, hen 8. A. O NET CASH GAIN during my term Plus FREE insurance premiums . Actual GAIN in SURPLUS during my term .. STATE BONDING FUND Actual SURPLUS on June Ist, 1! $560,424.83 Actual SURPLUS on January 7th, 1935, when 8. A. Olsness vacated the office. + a Actual GAIN in SURPLUS during my term ..........:sssseeesseceeteeensenes STATE HAIL INSURANCE. DEPARTMENT When I assumed the office of er 0. department had a SURPLUS of $4,038,865.41, of -which the 1935 legislature transferred the sum of $1,038,865.41 to the Equalization Fund for the benefit of the schools of this State. This left a balance of exactly $3,000,000.00. On June 1st, 1936, the department had a balance in the SURPLUS FUND of $2,958,073.98 consisting of Cash, North Dakota State Bonds and taxes due gure department, or the same type of SURPLUS as ' the department had at the time I became Commissioner. The SURPLUS is therefore $41,926.02 less ' than when I became Commissioner and which is due to the fact that we had the worst hail year in the department's history. In 1934 when 8. A. Olsness was Sremierlents: ot, Insurance the Srecn@n cost of AciMiaE 6 ity was $37.36. During 1935 when I was Commissioner of Insurance the average cost of adjusting s loss was/$3.78 each. be verified at the offices of the State Board of Auditors, State various departments. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. + -$2,015,138.45, the office. 1,901,11085 $ 114,627.60 326,541.41 The above facts and figures can Bank Examiner or the offices of the various (Pol. Adv.) ¥