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Round Up   Editor Pavitt of the Hubbard Bulletin was in town Tuesday. The marriage of Mrs. Ludamelia Marx, formerly of this place, to Mr. Andrew Tils, of Wadena, is soon to take place, as we learn from the Tribune of that place.   Shell City News I have had an interesting time the past week listening to my neighbors guessing at the real name of your correspondent at this place. Sam Doran, Miss Garcelan, Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Yoder are among the names guessed at. Howard Shaver and Sim Tinkiss are hauling hay to their farms by this place.   Jan 18, 1889 Round Up Mrs. Rachel, wife of Edw. Morgan of Hubbard died suddenly last Wednesday morning. She discovered a fire in the roof of the dwelling and gave the alarm. Neighbors soon quenched that, but Mrs. Morgan was seen to step forward as if about to fall. Several ladies caught her and every means was used to resuscitate her but it was found that she was dead. Heart disease was the cause. Her husband and several grown children mourn her loss. She was esteemed by her neighbors and her sudden death casts a gloom over the village.       LONG LAKE. The Cooperative Mill Co.,at Streeter has made arrangements for good effectual machinery which they will receive in due course of time.   January 25, 1889. ELBOW LAKE. A Young lady Visitor came to the home of Fred Helkamp last Thursday night. Dr. Walling can tell you all about it. Fred is all smiles, and feels happy.     February 1, 1889. Announcement of the organization of The Homesteaders Union. Joseph Replogle and McCarty Bement Vice Presidents. Principal place of business, Hubbard, Hubbard County.   February 8, 1889. ROUND UP Thermometer very low Wednesday morning: somewhere about -45, the coldest of the winter.     Seed Wheat for 1889. A letter signed by about fifteen business men of Breckenridge has been sent to Senator Holmes requesting him to strike out the word "Wilkin" in his bill providing for seed grain to farmers who have suffered from frost in certain counties. They say they are opposed to advertising their county as a country so cold that they can't raise wheat, and claim there are no farmers in that county who are unable to furnish their own seed. This letter is doubtless the work of men who sell real estate---not farmers. To assert that Wilkin county alone escaped the unusual but nevertheless terribly destructive frosts of last August is utter nonsense. We all know and the very men who signed this letter know, that there are hundreds of farmers in this northwestern part of the state who did not secure a bushel of good wheat last season, and that many will be unable to sow their fields next season unless some means are devised for furnishing them with the necessary seed. The seed grain bill is just and meets the approval of every farmer in this portion of the state, and the only fear that can be had in relation to it is the amount proposed to be appropriated will prove too small. And we will wager our bottom dollar that Wilkin county farmers will be on hand for their full share of the wheat which the state proposes to loan to needy farmers, notwithstanding this protest, which doubtless is inspired by purely political motives.---   Detroit Record Planting Frozen Wheat. A gentleman in Minneapolis, who has been experimenting with seed wheat, says the Market Record finds that frosted wheat of the lowest character that comes to this market will sprout, but that it takes twice as long to do it as it does sound wheat to make the same start. It is his opinion that, with favorable weather, frosted wheat will grow a plant that will do well, but thinks with unfavorable conditions there will not be enough vitality to carry the young plant along until the root would get a supply of nourishment from the soil that would save it from early decay. Similar experiments and similar results are reported from the country where the trial has been conducted by farmers. Encouraged by these results, there will there will be a great deal of wheat put in the ground all through Northern Minnesota and Dakota that is unsafe to be depended on for a good crop. Wheat shrunken by rust is of the same doubtful character. Some of the finest crops grown in past years have, on several occasions been produced on shrunken seed. It is found, however, the season of starting the plant and sustaining it until its roots have taken hold of the soil, has been of very favorable character. In practice it may result satisfactorily, but there is some danger in the trial.   HOMESTEADER'S UNION Hubbard, Minn., Jan. 19th 1889. Editor of the Enterprise, Park Rapids, Minn. Dear Sir: The Park Region Homesteader's Union met at Hubbard today and the following offices were elected and constitution adopted. Viz.: President, H. C. Mead of Park Rapids, Vice Presidents, Joseph Replogle and McCarty Bement; Corresponding Secretary, F. C. Treat; the later three all of Hubbard, Hubbard County, Minn. Art. 1. This organization shall be known as The Park Region Homesteader's Union. Art. 2. The business of this organization shall be to issue addresses to the public, co-operate with kindred organizations, place our claims before proper governmental departments or the Congress, solicit the aid of the press, and if necessary, employ legal talent to maintain our rights. Art. 3. Its principal place of business shall be at Hubbard, Hubbard County, Minn. Art. 4. Any citizen of the Park Region may become a member of the Union by paying the regular membership fee. Art. 5. The officers of said Union shall consist of one President, Two Vice Presidents, and two Secretaries, viz, one Corresponding Sec. and one Financial Sec. Art. 6. It shall be the duty of the President to call a meeting upon the request of any three members of this Union, or at his own option, to preside over the deliberations of said body, to appoint all committees not otherwise provided for, sign all orders on the Treasurer and present all business that should properly come before the organization for action. Art. 7. The Vice Presidents shall assist the President in the duties of his office and preside at all meetings in the absence of the President. Art. 8. It shall be the duty of Correspondence Secretary to read all correspondence and answer the same. He shall read to the Union such part of said correspondence as is necessary to come before said body for action or for information, keep correct file of the minutes of the meetings, also of the correspondence, and turn the same over to his successor in office. Art. 9. It shall be the duty of the Financial Secretary to collect all monies due this Union, keep a just and true account of the same between each member of the Union and between himself and the Union, and turn all monies over to the treasurer, taking his receipt thereof at each regular meeting. Art. 10. The Treasurer shall receive all moneys from the Financial Secretary, giving his receipt therefor, pay it out on the order of the Union when countersigned by the President, keep a just and true account between himself and the Financial Secretary of all moneys received and between himself and the Union of all moneys paid out. Art. 11. The Financial Secretary and Treasurer shall give a good and sufficient bond for the faithful performance of their respective duties. Art. 12. Ten members of said Union shall constitute a quorum to transact business. Art. 13. The membership shall be Five Dollars. Art. 14. Non but members shall be permitted to paticipate in the deliberations of the body. Art. 15. In points not covered by this constitution Robert's Rules of Order shall be the authorized rules governing this body. Art. 16. This constitution shall not be changed or amended except by consent of two thirds of the entire membership of this body. The business of electing a Financial Secretary and Treasurer was postponed until the next meeting. All Business should be addressed to the Corresponding Secretary. Very Respectfully, F. E. Treat, Cor. Sec.   February 15, 1889 ROUND UP. Last Friday a bright little stranger appeared at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Denning. He's a bright boy. Dr. Geo. L. Nye and wife of Wadena have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Buck. Mr. Nye has traded some Clitherall property for the Buck farm on First Prairie. Once more death has claimed one of our Pioneers. The mother of Mrs. Frank George died last week and was buried last Wednesday.   LINNELL The Death Angel entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Conklin last week and took their little child, aged six months.   ELBOW LAKE. Jarvis Howard, of Crow Wing River, has a light rig --- one mule and a cutter.   OSAGE. A bright and promising young ass't P. M. clerk arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Allen Friday, Feb. 1st and tipped the scales at 10 lbs, which caused Andrew to smile.   February 22, 1889. Round up. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Peets rejoice in the advent of a son. Mrs. Woodin is enjoying a visit from her mother, Mrs. Pratt of Foston. Mrs. James of Eagle Bend, came up yesterday on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. E. E. Peets. The seed wheat bill published in these columns recently, has, with a few minor changes, become a law and those who are entitled to its benefits can now receive them. Application should be made at once.   March 1, 1889. IMPORTANT MEETING! A meeting of the members of the Homesteaders Union, organized by those who settled on Northern Pacific Indemnity lands, for the purpose of aiding in settling disputed claims, seeking indemnity etc., will be held at Hubbard, Saturday, March 9th at two o'clock. Important information concerning Indemnity lands has been received and will be read at the meeting. All who are interested in protecting the rights of the settlers are earnestly requested to be present and become members of the Society. H. C. Mead, F. E. Treat, President. Secretary.   March 8, 1889. ROUND UP. John Wilcox: "Yes, we've got a boy that's just as big as any of 'em. He came among us Feb. 28th and has been rustling ever since." Milton Florida leaves for Missoula Co., Montana, where he will probably locate. Mr. Florida came here in the spring of 1882, and has been a resident of First Prairie ever since. We regret Mr. Florida's departure and wish him a large measure of success in his new western home. Montana gains what we lose---a good citizen.   March 15, 1889. DIED. Rachel Jester, wife of George Rutherford, was born July 16th, 1827, in Dayton, Miami Co., Ohio, and died at her home in Hubbard Co., Minn. March 11, 1889. When she was still an infant her parents removed to LaFayette, Tippacanoe Co., Ind., where she spent her youthful days. At the age of 17 years she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. The faith that brought to her the joy of pardon and peace with her Savior and to the fellowship of the church continued with her through the subsequent years of her life. She was joined in marriage to Geo. W. Rutherford Nov. 18th, 1846. at LaFayette, Tippacanoe Co., Ind.   They came to Hubbard Co. about nine years ago and settled on the farm where she died. She leaves a bereaved husband, two sons, George W. Jr. and Elbert A. and three daughters, Mrs. Mary Sanford, Mrs. Angeline Buckingham and Mrs. Orline Wagner, all living in sight of their parents' home. There are sixteen grand children and three great grand children. The mother's last words were "Children, I would not give up my faith in my Savior for the whole world." She died praising the Lord for his goodness to her. Her funeral was attended on the 13th inst, from the family home, Rev. Wm. Rice officiating. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends, and all her descendants were present at her funeral. She was buried in the cemetery at Hubbard. W. R.   March 22, 1889. ROUND UP Born; To Mr. and Mrs. Milo Maltby, March 19, a son. Weight 10 pounds. Mother and child doing well. News received Saturday night that Mrs. Jesse Benham had died at Massawippi, P. Q. the previous Wednesday.   Married. At Headquarters Hotel, March 20th by Justice Schonerberger, Jacob Lillie and Kusia Silhania, of Runneberg, Minn. J. V. Brower is still at Lake Itasca, camped on Nicollet Island. He writes to Sect'y Williams of the Historical Society, saying; "The snow is deep and work hard, and communication with the outside world almost impossible." The party of assistants who went from here has returned. They report the snow 18 inches deep at Itasca. Mr. Brower has sent for more surveyors. A Special to the Minneapolis Journal from St. Cloud, March 20th says: Officers of the St Cloud land office are in receipt of a letter from the commissioner of the general land office, Mr. Stockschlager, in which he says all entries which have been made are annulled, and that the settlers must vacate the Northern Pacific Indemnity lands. The allowance of entries by the St. Cloud officers are clearly shown to have been made under instructions, but the attorney general's second indemnity belt decision completely over threw Secretary Lamar's order. The letter also states that the Northern Pacific has a prima facie claim.   March 29,1889. MARRIED. Johaning-Vollman, at the residence of George W.Rutherford Jr., March 24th, 1889. by Rev. Wm. Rice, Carl Johaning and Mary Vollman, all of Hubbard Co., Minn.   April 5, 1889. ROUND UP John Maguire is as happy as a "bran new Dad" can be. A Bright little boy, of good weight, arrived at the Headquarters Tuesday, who will call John "Pa."   LINNELL Mr. and Mrs. James Lemon were made happy a few days ago by the arrival of a 12 pound girl.   April 12, 1889. ROUND UP Parties at Verndale this week wagered $20 with William Glass that he could not eat five dozen boiled eggs in 30 minutes. Glass proved his abilities by breaking and eating them in 8½ minutes and wanted more. LYDIA R. ANTRIM ----------------- Lydia R. Antrim, wife of Joseph Antrim, died at her home three miles N.E. of Park Rapids. April 8, 1889. Lydia E. Rugg was born in London, England, February 1st 1866. When she was seven years of age she moved with her parents to America, settling in Clay County, Minn. She was married to Joseph Antrim of this place , March 24, 1888.After three days of intense suffering, she passed away from the Earth. The happy privilege of motherhood was never to be realized -- instead rest in heaven. Mrs. Antrim was a member of the Church of England, and the little home was a happy one. Just before death released her from anguish she sang "There is a Happy Land" and, calling her husband and other friends bade them each good bye and expressed joy that Heaven was so near. The funeral took place at the home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. William Rice coducted the services assisted by Rev. A. J. Woodin. Mr. Antrim and all who mourn have the sympathy of the entire community.   April 19, 1889. ROUND UP Mrs. George Rutherford of First Prairie, died last Tuesday night. The funeral took place Thursday, conducted by Rev. Wm. Denley.   April 26, 1889. MINNIE RUTHERFORD ------------------- Minnie Rutherford, wife of Geo. W. Rutherford Jr., died at her home on First Prairie, Tuesday, April 16, 1889. Minnie R. Kruft was born at Veldez, Germany, October 22, 1865. She came with her parents to America and settled in Hubbard county, Minn. December, 1881. She was married to George W. Rutherford of Hubbard, March 18, 1883. After two weeks of intense suffering she passed away from this world of sin and sorrow to that rest which remains for the people of God. She was united with the reformed Luthern church when she was 13 years of age, and longed to be with those "which came out of great tribulation and have washed their robes, and have made them white in the blood of the Lamb." Rev. VII-14. Her dying request was that her funeral sermon be preached from the 1st verse of the 23rd psalm. She leaves a husband and two dear children and many friends to mourn her loss. The funeral took place at the home on Wednsday afternoon, services were conducted by Wm. Denley.   May 3, 1889. May 10, 1889. May 17, 1889. Round up. A little child of Ruben Hower, of Osage, died last Sunday of scarlet fever. We understand that there are several cases of the fever over that way, but trust they will not prove serious. Too much care cannot be taken however to keep it from spreading. Mike Mikel's baby boy died at his home at Elbow Lake last week. A fine little girl weighing eight pounds arrived at the home of Asher Blunt yesterday.   May 24, 1889. DIED Hower.---In Carson township, Becker county, on May 12th, of Scarlet fever, Ervan, son of Ruben and Linda Hower, aged four years. Wilcox.---At the home near Park Rapids, Thursday morning, May 23rd, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wilcox, aged one year. The little girl died in a spasm, being ill only a few hours. Rev. Wm. Rice conducts the funeral services at the house this afternoon. There are many relatives and friends who sorrow over the death of the little one. Mead:---At Park Rapids, Monday morning, May 20th, Er David, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Mead, aged one year and one month. The little boy had been ill for some months with bronchial trouble and has suffered greatly. He had been some better, apparently, for a few days, but passed away quite suddenly. Mr. and Mrs. Mead have the sympathy of all in the loss of their beautiful baby. Funeral services were held at the chapel Tuesday, Rev. Wm. Carter officiating.   May 31, 1889. ROUND UP Mathew Geary and family leave next Tuesday for Brown county South Dakota, where they will make their home for the present. They were among the early settlers, having lived just over the line in Becker County for seven or eight years. We are glad to know that they do not intend to make a permanent residence in Dakota and hope it will not be long until they are among us again. We wish them success in their new home.   June 7, 1889. HUBBARD Preperations have been made for building a bridge across the river at Budde's mill.   ROUND UP Mr. and Mrs. Asa Abbot have a new little daughter.   June 14, 1889. DIED Turnbull.---At her home in Park Rapids, Saturday, June 8th, Mary J., wife of Peter Turnbull, aged 29 years.   -------------------------------------------- Mary Jane Connor was born at Brompton, Ontario, November 14th, 1859. She was married to Peter Turnbull March 8th, 1878, and in 1881 they removed to this state. They were among the early settlers in this place and very well known. Mrs. Turnbull was ill about three weeks, with diptheretic bronchitis, but her death was quite sudden, as it was thought she was somewhat better. She was conscious until the last, and able to speak a few words to her family and friends. She leaves a husband and five children, and relatives not living here.Mrs, Turnbull's life was a quiet home life, whose sweet influence extended beyond the home circle and helped those about her--an influence which will be much missed in the community. She was highly esteemed by all as a true Christian lady, and all regret she has been called from her home and the social circle, but they sorrow most for the ones who are left here in the home which was so happy, and where the loss of wife and mother will be most deeply felt. And yet she is not lost to them--only gone on before to the heavenly home. The funeral was held at the house Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Revs. W. J. Conard and William Rice conducting the service. A large number were present.   June 21, 1889. FROM OSAGE Died: Mrs. Belle Farr, wife of A. A. Farr. She past away Tuesday last, after suffering a long illness, to find that sweet rest with angels above, where pain and sickness never come. She leaves a husband and child and many other relatives to mourn her loss. Thy have the sympathy of the entire community. A Bright little girl arrived at the home of Charles Linnell of Red Lake Falls the 11th. Mrs, A. M. Linnell of Osage is visiting her son there.   ROUND UP P. Turnbull's sister has come to make her home with him. She arrived Saturday evening.   June 28, 1889. ROUND UP Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Jennings have a little son, born yesterday. Oliver Dynes was married at Toronto June 26th, to Miss Ryal, of that city. Mr. Dynes has many friends here who, with the Enterprise, will be pleased to wish him much joy. A company of our citizens went down to put a bridge across the Shell river on the new Wadena road today. The road is in excellent condition now, and already there is considerable travel over it. It is certainly a great improvement on all the old roads, being fifteen miles shorter, and a far better road to travel over.   Northern Pacific Railway surveyors are at work over east of Long Lake. They are running a survey from Staples Mills continuation of the branch line which is now being built from Little Falls to Staples. It seems to be the intention of the company, and certainly is the expectation of the people, to extend the line through this part of the country to Red Lake Falls and beyond. As we understand it, the surveyors are working toward Park Rapids, "Barkis is willing" The Northern Pacific should build a line through here__quite willing. We will offer no objection if half a dozen railway systems choose to meander through town; it would not inconvenience us half as much as it does to be so far from one.   HUBBARD June 27th, 1889. James Creighton, Albert, Frank, and Enos Benham, left Hubbard on Tuesday. T he two former gentlemen went to Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Francis, parents of Mrs.Cox, left for their home in Ottertail county Tuesday, having stayed here about two weeks.   July 5, 1889. ROUND UP A little eight pound daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Morrison this morning.   Hubbard Jim Hendrickson's family has moved into this town.   July 12, 1889. (Missing Issue.)   July 19, 1889. ROUND UP A wee baby boy came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Wilcox last Monday. Dan Adams has left the stage and has retired to quiet private life. There was a question in our mind whether the company could fill its contract without Dan playing the roll of driver, after these seven long years and more of service in that capacity, but Manager Eddy has a young actor who seems to fill the place to the satisfaction of the public, and Uncle Sam's mail is carried from Verndale to Park Rapids as usual.   Little Falls Transcript: Railroad work is progressing rapidly at Staples. The track for the yards has been laid, the foundation for the round house have been completed, and the brick walls are up several feet. The prospects are that it will be a good sized town in a few months, as it will be the end of three of the best divisions on the Northern Pacific line. The railroad yards and buildings are on the south side of the track and it is expected the town will be built on the north side. Several lots have been purchased by parties intending to put up stores, hotels, saloons and other business houses, and several residences will soon be built.   Look Out for the Cars! Mr. Darling, of Wadena, arrived in town Saturday, and Monday morning he and his party commenced work on the location survey from this place to Wadena for the Wadena and Park Rapids Railroad Company. This company was organized five years ago and preliminary surveys were made then, but nothing has been done since. Just what they intend to do now we do not know, but it is evident they have plans for future action. The party started from a point near the mill and will follow a line not far from the new wagon road to Wadena.   July 26, 1889. ROUND UP Charles Rockwell is the father of a small boy, which his wife presented to him last Sunday. We have a new stage line from Wadena to Park Rapids, which makes two trips weekly. Daniel Adams, who has been on the Verndale line for many years now, goes down to Wadena each Monday and Friday returning on Tuesday and Saturday. This is a great improvement, and will be of mutual benefit to Wadena and Park Rapids. The Wadena road is fifteen miles shorter than the old one to Verndale, and that is important to all who have occasion to go to the railroad. Mr. Adams tells us he intends to make three trips a week soon.   August 2, 1889. August 9, 1889. August 16, 1889. August 23, 1889. August 30, 1889. The baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Horton died suddenly Wednesday night. The little one had been sick, but was not considered dangerously ill. Mr. Horton is away, and it is uncertain when he may return. The parents and friends have the sympathy of all in their loss.   September 6, 1889. ROUND UP H. R. Cobb, returned to his work for the N. P. R. R., Monday. Miss May Ricker, who has for the past four or five months so ably managed the Enterprise, in the capacity of editor, typo, and general superintendent, has retired, and F. W. Rossman, will endeavor to mix ink and use the scissors in this office.   September 13, 1889. ROUND UP Dave Blunt told us if we said one word about the crops being good, he would come over and tare our shanty down. Miss Turnbull, a sister of Peter Turnbull and Mrs. Coleman, who has been visiting here for several weeks, returned to hr home in Ontario Monday, Peter accompaning her as far as St. Paul. A young lady arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs F. A. Vanderpoel, Tuesday last. She threw down her bandbox and promiscuously distributed her other paraphernalia about the room, with the familiarity of one of the family, and announced her intention of making her home with them until she was eighteen, she also informed papa Van, that a new dress would be very acceptable, that she was not to particular about the style, but would like it of a good liberal length, that she might rap her tootsy wootsies in, for she was entirely destitute of shoes. The young lady weighed 8 pounds. Mother and child are doing well.   LOST Some place in or near Mr. Colman's melon patch, my hat, on Monday night last about 9 o'clock at night. Any person who will be kind enough to return the same to me will be well rewarded. Albert S. Frazier.   TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. I will not be responsible for hats or other personal property that was lost in Mr, Coleman's melon patch on Monday last A. Rima.   $50.00 REWARD. The above reward is offered for evidence that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who upon the night of the 3rd or 4th of August, 1889 stole 900 lbs. of binding twine from my warehouse at Park Rapids, Minnesota. M. M. Mallon. Geo. Rutherford, came down from Itasca Lake Saturday, he saw a panther while up there that had a tail as long as 16 foot fence rail. We understand that Ben Inman killed that same panther, and after measuring said tail, and computing the distance around Itasca Lake, concluded that, that tail would reach three times around the lake and twice around his body, and it wasn't much of a tail either.   September 20, 1889. (Missing Issue.)   September 27, 1889. October 4,1889. DIED. Leland---Mrs, L. L. Leland, wife of A. S. Leland of First Prairie at her home Thursday, October 3, 1889. The funeral services will be held at the school house at Hubbard, Saturday, Oct. 5th, at 1 o'clock p.m. Rev. Hamilton Conducting the services. -------------------------------------------- Miss L. L. Manlove was born in Schuyler county, Ill. in 1841, and removed to Grant county Wis. With her husband and family she came to the Shell Prairies 5 years ago. She suffered from cancer for over a year, and at last succumbed to the dread disease. She leaves her husband, four children and a wide circle of friends and relatives to mourn her loss. Mrs. Leland was a kind and affectionate wife and mother, and died in the full assurance of the christian's faith, having been a member of the Methodist church for many years. Mr. Leland and family have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.   October 11, 1889. October 18, 1889. ROUND UP August Mow of First Prairie has sold his farm and will embark in general business in Hubbard. Rev. Wm. Rice has been kept to the house by sickness this week. He took a severe cold while at Conference, which settled on his lungs. He is more Comfortable than he was at the first of the week and in a few days promises to be fully recovered. As soon as his health will permit Mr. Rice will leave for his new field of labor at Royalton, Minn.   MARRIED. Finney-Kidd.---Sunday, Oct. 13th, 1889, at the pastor's residence, by Rev. Wm. Rice, Mr. Thomas S. Finney and Miss Eva L. Kidd both of Park Rapids. Tom came here from Michigan several years ago, while the bride, the daughter of one of our early settlers and well to do farmers, has grown up in our midst. The Enterprise joins in the common wish of their many f riends, that happiness and prosperity be theirs. Through the changing years may there ever be "no place like home." Last Saturday William Lehrke--more commonly known as"Billy Winslow"--was united in marriage to Mary Armbruster by Rev. Spahr, pastor of the Wadena Luthern church.   October 25, 1889. ROUND UP John Moran has received his appointment at Ames. The new post-office at Straight River owes its name to Post Master Shields. It was going begging for a name, when Bob, who is an ardent admirer of the genial doctor, suggested the name of Ames.   DIED Thursday at 10 o'clock A. M. Oct. 25th, 1889, Mabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Addison of Greenfield, Indiana, at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Huntsinger ,Park Rapids. Mabel was nine years old last August, and several weeks ago, with her mother came from her Indiana home on a visit to her grandparents. She had been to school last Monday, but on Tuesday was taken with violent spasms, which continued till Wednesday evening. She then sank into a stupor and passed away about 10 o'clock Thursday morning. She was a bright little girl, active and wide awake, but never had good health. Her sudden death was a great blow to her mother and will be sad news indeed to the father, brothers and sister in the Indiana home. The funeral is expected to take place at two o'clock next Sunday afternoon. The sorrowing ones have the sympathy of the entire community in their affliction.   November 1, 1889. ROUND UP The appointment of Henry R. Cobb. as Post Master at this place bears the date of Oct. 19th. R. F. Shields resigned in his favor. Rev. Wm. Rice and wife left for their new home at Frazee City, Wednesday. I. E. Linnell has received the appointment as Post Master at Osage. Andrew Allen resigned in Earls favor. This is the last of the Shell Prairies offices to be changed. The Pueblo, Col. Chieftain, of Oct. 22nd, gives the following interesting bit of information concerning one of the Shell Prairie boys, now located there. "On Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Miss Lilla R. Whittington and Mr. Oscar Steele were united in marriage at the residence of the bride's mother on Park street, by Rev.L. W. Hicks. At the close of the ceremony a bountiful wedding dinner was served. The wedding was a very quiet one, only a few friends an relatives being present. The young couple received the following----------------------.   Enterprise, November 1, 1889.   November 8, 1889. November 15,1889. November 22, 1889. ROUND UP Monday morning the three Benham Bros. Jess, Arthur, and Curtis left for the Pacific Coast where they expect to locate.   DIED On Tuesday morning. Morris, son of Charles M. and Mary Jennings, aged five months. The little baby boy had been sick for some weeks, and had suffered much pain. The funeral took place at the family home Wednesday afternoon, Rev. W. M. Pickard conducting the services. To the sorrowing parents the sympathy of all is extended.   November 29,1889. ROUND UP Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kidd rejoice in a little Kidd, which arrived in time to spend Thanksgiving day with them. Its a bright baby girl. Mother and child are doing well. Rev. W. M. Pickard of Hubbard is enjoying a visit from his brother Edwin of Canada.   December 6, 1889. ROUND UP The editor of the Enterprise received the sad news of his mother’s death last Saturday night. She was prostrated by an apoplexy stroke at her home in Minneapolis, Friday, Nov. 29th, from which she never rallied. Her loss was that which can only be met in one who was all that a mother could be. "She has entered into rest."   December 13, 1889. ROUND UP MARRIED Rugg-Antrim: At the residence of Joseph Antrim, Park Rapids, Dec. 10th. Thomas Rugg and Hulda Antrim by Rev. W. J. Conard.   December 20, 1889. December 28, 1889. ROUND UP DIED:--At her home in Elbow Lake precinct, Mrs. Lizzie Mikel, wife of Mathias Mikel, aged 17 years. Mrs. Mikel was born in Austria and came to this country when 10 years of age and lived with her parent until married to Mathias Mikel, Oct 31st,1888. Their married life was unusually happy and life was just beginning when death came to blight the hopes and cast its gloom over the home of these young people. Born:--Saturday, Dec. 21st. To Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Todd, a son. The many friends of Rev. J. B. Casebeer in this community, some of whom new him in Iowa, others of whom met him here in his visits to Park Rapids will regret to learn of his death. We clip the following from the Marshalltown Statesman,of Dec. 20th. Rev. J. B. Casebeer, a former pastor of M. E. Church in this city, died Wednesday morning at his home in Cedar Rapids of paralysis, aged 53 years. He leaves a wife and two daughters, one of them being married to mourn his loss. Mr. Casebeer was pastor here for three years, and was universally loved and respected for his many manly and religious qualities.   End of 1889.