[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 90 (Thursday, June 30, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S7813]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ANTLER, NORTH DAKOTA

 Mr. CONRAD. Mr President, I rise today to honor a community in 
North Dakota that is celebrating its 100th anniversary. On July 8 and 
9, the residents of Antler, ND, will gather to celebrate their 
community's history and founding.
  Antler is a small town in the northern part of North Dakota, with a 
population of approximately 40. Despite its small size, Antler holds an 
important place in North Dakota's history. It began around 1889 when 
settlers Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schell; Jack, Mike, and Dan Manning; and 
Robert Wright first populated this region. By 1898, Duncan McLean had 
established a post office, and in 1905, Antler was incorporated as a 
city.
  Antler was named after Antler Creek, one of two tributaries, which 
resemble a deer's horns, branching from the Mouse River. Today, Mayor 
Tom Arneson leads this enthusiastic community. Currently, Antler is 
known around the State for its unique Town Square and its close 
proximity to the Canadian border. Residents of this peaceful town enjoy 
spending time outdoors, hunting, and fishing.
  I ask the Senate to join me in congratulating Antler, ND, and its 
residents on their first 100 years and in wishing them well through the 
next century. By honoring Antler and all the other historic small towns 
of North Dakota, we keep the pioneering frontier spirit alive for 
future generations. It is places such as Antler that have helped to 
shape this country into what it is today, which is why Antler is 
deserving of our recognition.
  Antler has a proud past and a bright future.

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