ENTERPRISE Newspaper Births Notices 1882-1892 USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by: Ira Benham These are Birth Announcements as they were printed in the Enterprise Newspaper 1882-1892 Jennings. C. S. Jennings is happy over the arrival of a little stranger at his house. It's a girl. Sept. 7, 1882. Enterprise, Pencilings Bateman. There is a young son at Mr. Bateman's. Sept.21, 1882. Enterprise. Blaufus. Another man happy. C. Blufus. It's a boy. Oct. 23, 1882. Enterprise, Pencilings. Briggs. Albert Briggs was made glad Monday by the arrival of an eleven pound boy at his home. Oct. 23, 1882. Enterprise, Pencilings. Branham. John Branham of first Prairie rejoices over the advent of a little daughter. Nov. 9, 1882. Enterprise, Local Pencilings. Jay The ENTERPRISE has the pleasure of noting this week the arrival of a stranger who can claim this as her native land. She came on the morning of the 9th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Jay. It is true she weighed only 8 1/2 pounds but is already gaining and under the influence of the bracing atmosphere of glorious Minnesota, will no douby grow to be robust. Not only is Gene made glad, but you are welcome little girl as the first child born within the limits of Park Rapids. Dec.14,1882. Enterprise, Local Pencilings. Claflin The home of Mr. John Claflin was made unspeakably happy a short time since by the advent of a young son. Feb. 15, 1883. Enterprise, From Manter Benham Page 2 Mr. Sol Benham's people can also add to the census when next taken. "A BOY." Feb. 15, 1883. Enterprise, From Manter. Allen FROM CARSON In my last I forgot to announce the advent of a new son at Mr. Allen's and as he is old enough to speak for himself I will say nothing more about it. Enterprise, March 15, 1883 McKinley FROM CARSON There's a fine boy at W. B. McKinley's and report says Warner and Lily are very proud of it. Enterprise, April 26, 1883. RESCH Last Monday morning a young stranger put in his appearence at John Resch's. His approximate weight about 3 pounds. Enterprise, May 10, 1883 RESCH LOCAL LIFE The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Resch died and was buried Monday. Enterprise, May 24, 1883. SMYTHE HOME DEPARTMENT Letters recieved by T. T. Smythe report Mrs. S. and the four weeks old baby girl in good health. Mrs. Smythe is expected home about August 1st. Enterprise, July 13 1883. RICE Page 3 Charley Rice's face was one big smile this morning over the safe arrival of a little girl at his home. She is not very large, but Minnesota air and mother's care will aid her to grow. The Enterprise wishes this new inmate of Charley's home, a happy voyage through life. Enterprise, July 27, 1883. KING LOCALS, AUG. 23. A bright baby girl arrived at Mr. Geo. King's Tuesday Morning. mother and child are well. Geo. is happy. Enterprise, Aug. 24, 1883. TODD Brighton is increasing her population. On Monday last there arrived at the home of Samuel P. Todd, The owner of the townsite, a bright boy. May his lot bright'n by the aid of Brighton Lots. Enterprise Oct. 5, 1883. MCDONALD FROM LONG LAKE May 19th a young daughter at Mr. McDonalds. Enterprise, May 24, 1883. PETRIE LOCAL LIFE A little stranger arrived at Dan Petree's on the 30th. We should have noticed the boy in last weeks issue, and hope he will pardon us for the oversite. Enterprise, June 7, 1883. TOOLEY FRANK TOOLEY was pleased at the arrival of a bright eyed little girl, weighing a few pounds, on the 6th inst. Enterprise, Feb. 15, 1884 BENHAM Page 4 T. T. Benham now passes the cigars. It's a girl. Born yesterday. Enterprise, Mar. 21,1884. CARSON G. M. Carson and wife are happy over the arrival of a boy. Enterprise, April 5, 1884. WITTER H. F. Witter and wife are also rejoiced over the arrival of a little girl. Enterprise, April 5, 1884. BOARDWAY Zeb Boardway rejoices over the advent of a little baby girl at his home. Enterprise, May 2, 1884. FORT It's a boy and a lively one. Born July 25th. Hereafter John will spend much of his time holding the FORT. A regular out and out democratic stronghold. Enterprise, Aug. 1, 1884. INMAN Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Inman, Aug.11th, a son. Enterprise, Aug. 15, 1884. YODER The population of Shell City is increasing. Last Sunday night a sweet little girl arrived at Tom Yoder's. Enterprise, Aug. 29, 1884. MEINKE A bright little boy, a week old tomorrow, gladdens the home of Fitz Meinke. Enterprise, Sept. 5, 1884. ALLEN Page 5 A new merchant arrived at Carson last week. Allen is his name, weight 11½ pounds. Enterprise, Sept. 5, 1884. CASLER Will Casler smiles over the arrival of a little baby girl at his home last Friday. Enterprise, Sept. 19, 1884. ROSSMAN The census taker for Park Rapids will please not forget to count that boy who came to the County Surveyor's Tuesday morning. Frank says he's expecting a busy season and needs more help. Young Rossman will carry the chain. Frank's smile perceptibly broadens as he passes round the cigars for the boys. Enterprise, Jan. 9, 1885. HENSEL STONEY LAKE A daughter at August Hensil's. Enterprise, Mar. 13, 1885.   LORING Hubbard Squashes A very young gentleman called at Mr. Lorings's the last of March and announced his intention to stay. He weighs five pounds. Enterprise, Mar. 10, 1885. COLLIER Mr. J. B. Collier was very much excited a few mornings ago, and seemed unusually happy. It was ascertained that the arrival of a 7 pound boy was the cause of it. Enterprise May 29, 1885 RESCH John Resch rejoices over the arrival of a small boy. Enterprise, July 10, 1885 Vogtman. Mr. Vogtman has been made happy by the arrival of a son. Enterprise, July 24, 1885. Page 5 Graba. We met J. J. Graby the other day with a smile all over his face. He said it was a boy. Enterprise, Aug. 14, 1885 Bradford. Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Bradford are the happy possessors of an eight pound boy.  Enterprise, Aug. 21, 1885. Delaney. A ten pounder at Delaney's, and as usual, great joy. Enterprise, Sept. 4, 1885. McKinley Mr.and Mrs. W. B. McKinley have a little son a few days old. Enterprise, September 11, 1885 Denley. Rev. Wm. Denley has a young daughter two weeks old. Enterprise, Sept. 18, 1885. Downer J. A. Downer rejoices in a young son, who we hear , calls his father John, and demands potatoes for dinner. Enterprise, Oct. 9, 1885. Mueller. Ferdinand Mueller has an eleven pound son. He will soon have a valuable assistant in his work as Register of Deeds. Enterprise, Oct. 9, 1885. Walling Born: to Dr. and Mrs. P. A. Walling, Thursday, November 19, a son. Weight 9 pounds. Enterprise, Nov. 27, 1885. Cobb. Born: Nov. 28th to Mr. and Mrs Henry Cobb, a son. Enterprise, Dec. 4, 1885. Page 6 Turnbull. Born: Friday December 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Turnbull, a daughter, weight 10 pounds. Enterprise, Dec. 18, 1885. Martz. Born: Dec. 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs, John Martz, a son. Enterprise, Dec. 25, 1885. Campbell. Born: Dec. 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Campbell a son. Enterprise, Dec. 25, 1885. Ellis. Born: Dec. 19th, to Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, of Third Prairie, a son. Enterprise, Dec. 25, 1885. Allen. F. L. Allen has a new boarder. A young lady of the usual weight. Enterprise, Dec. 25, 1885. Bayne. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bayne, a son. Enterprise, Jan. 22, 1886. Smith. Theodore Smith and wife are happy over the arrival of a bright little baby girl at their home. Enterprise, April 30, 1886. Blaufus Chris Blaufuss is the proud pa of a new son. Enterprise, May 28, 1886. Steele. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Steele are the happy father and mother of a fine baby girl. Enterprise, May 28, 1886. Page 7 Overhaulser. Mr. I. Overhaulser was made happy by a bouncing boy last week. Ira, its your treat. Enterprise, September 3, 1886, Tisdale Ben Tisdale is the proud father of a good sized boy born Wednesday. Enterprise, July 15, 1887. Hendrickson Born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hendrickson, Saturday, July 16th, a son. He Kicks the beam at 11 lbs. Alf says he will be around in a few days to thump the boys and will conduct the first train of cars that goes into Park Rapids July 16, 1907, A.D. Enterprise, July 22, 1887. Dolen Born: At Linnell, August 22nd, a girl baby; weight 9½ pounds. Mrs. Dolen is the happy mother. Dr. Winship reports mother and child are doing well. Enterprise, August 26, 1887. Kidd. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kidd rejoice over the advent of a bright little girl at their home, born Tuesday last. Enterprise, September 2, 1887. Bateman And now W. H. Bateman wears a huge smile spread all over his honest face, and all because its a girl. Mother and daughter doing well. Enterprise, September 30, 1887. Graba A pretty little brunette girl at Jake Graba's. One week old. Enterprise, October 21, 1887. Lehman Page 8 An eleven pound girl arrived last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lehman, and Frank's smile is perceptibly enlarged thereby. Enterprise, November 4, 1887. Lowe That boy of Charley Lowe's grows right along just as nicely as if we had mentioned his arrival into the world before. He is now all of two weeks old. Enterprise, November 18, 1887. O'Shea Jerry O'Shea is the happy father of a ten pound girl, born a week ago today. Enterprise, January 6, 1888. Buckingham It is no wonder Jack Buckingham goes around smiling. It is a girl this time. Enterprise, February 17, 1888. Guenthart Mrs. Guenthart has a new babe, we haven't heard if it is to be a farmer or a housekeeper. Enterprise, February 17, 1888. Collier Mr. and Mrs. Collier have taken on a new boarder. He is a month old and is quite contented. Enterprise, February 17, 1888. Purdy A bright little girl arrived at the home of J. E. Purdy last week. Enterprise, February 24, 1888. Benham That bouncing boy, weighing 12 pounds, which arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cal Benham Sunday last, makes Cal smile as he passes 'round the cigars. Enterprise, March 2, 1888. Page 9 O'Shea Jerry O'Shea says that girl is a dandy. Enterprise, March 16, 1888. Wilcox Mr. and Mrs James Wilcox have a brand new little girl at their home, born Wednesday. Enterprise, March 30, 1888. Todd Thomas Todd is rich again. A thousand dollar boy, weighing about ten pounds, arrived at his home last Saturday. Enterprise, March 30, 1888. Linnell Overhauser A little girl at Frank Linnell's and one at Irving Overhaulser's. Enterprise, April 20, 1888. Mead C. W. Mead smiles broadly since the arrival of that boy at his home last Saturday. Charley already has a claim for him and he will start out for a cruise with his "pa" soon. Enterprise, April 27,1888. Blaufuss Chris Blaufuss is happy over the arrival of a twelve pound girl at his home. Enterprise, May 4, 1888. PLUMMER Born, June 10th, to Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Plummer, a daughter. Act feels very proud over the arrival of the bright little stranger, and his smile is perceptibly larger. Enterprise, June 15, 1888. Kribs There arrived at the Kribs home Monday morning, a young cruiser, weighing 11 pounds. He will cast his first vote for Harrison and Sleeper. Fred is as happy as the boy, and both father and child are doing well. Enterprise, November 2, 1888. Page 10 Helkamp 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. Enterprise, January 25, 1889. Allen 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. Enterprise, February 8, 1889. Denning Last Friday a bright little stranger appeared at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Denning. He's a bright boy. Enterprise, February 15, 1889. Peets Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Peets rejoice in the advent of a son. Enterprise, February 22, 1889. Wilcox 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." Enterprise, March 8, 1889. Maltby Born; To Mr. and Mrs. Milo Maltby, March 19, a son. Weight 10 pounds. Mother and child doing well. Enterprise, March 22,1889. Maguire 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." Enterprise, April 5, 1889. Page 11 Lemon Mr. and Mrs. James Lemon were made happy a few days ago by the arrival of a 12 pound girl. Enterprise, April 5, 1889. Blunt A fine little girl weighing eight pounds arrived at the home of Asher Blunt yesterday. Enterprise, April 17, 1889. Abbot Mr. and Mrs. Asa Abbot have a new little daughter. Enterprise, June 7, 1889. Linnell 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. Enterprise, June 21,1889. Jennings Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Jennings have a little son, born yesterday. Enterprise, June 28, 1889. Wilcox A wee baby boy came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Wilcox last Monday. Enterprise, July 19, 1889. Rockwell Charles Rockwell is the father of a small boy, which his wife presented to him last Sunday. Enterprise, July 26, 1889. Vanderpoel Page 12 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. Enterprise, September 13, 1889. Kidd 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. Enterprise, November 29, 1889. Todd Born:--Saturday, Dec. 21st. To Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Todd, a son. Enterprise, December 28, 1889. Petrie Lark Petrie smiles at the arrival of an eleven pound boy at his home yesterday. Enterprise, April 11, 1890. Rue John Rue is the proud father of a bright eyed little daughter born Sunday last. Mother and child doing well. Enterprise, April 11, 1890. Rossman A new voter at F. W. Rossmans. Can't vote on the bond question as he came to town Wenesday night but will be ready to cast a ballot for a good Republican in the year 1911. Enterprise, June 27, 1890. Mandigo Mr. and Mrs. Geo. D. Mandigo welcomed a little daughter into their home last Sunday. Enterprise, July 4, 1890. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Geo.D. Adams have a young son who celebrated the"fourth" with them. Enterprise,July 11, 1890. Page 13         Ferry The latest arrival in the vicinity is another boy at Mr. E. A. Ferry's. Weight 10 pounds. Enterprise, July 11, 1890. Treat Mr. and Mrs. Treat welcomed a little daughter to their home Monday. Enterprise, July 18,1890. Denning Mr. and Mrs. Alex Denning rejoice at the birth of a daughter born Wednesday the 20th. Enterprise, August 22, 1890. Blaufus Mr. and Mrs Chris Blaufus have a little daughter a week old tomorrow. Enterprise, September 5,1890. Plummer A bright farmer lad came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Plummer last Sunday. Weight, ten pounds. Enterprise, September 12, 1890. Nuss On Wednesday a little daughter took up its abode with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nuss. The little shaveress is enjoying the Christmas season. Enterprise, December 26, 1890. Bradford The past week has been one of unusual prosperity for the bank. I. H. Bradford has credited to profit and loss an eight pound girl which put in an appearance Mar. 25th. Hubbard County Enterprise, April 3, 1891 Farr Page 14 The 1st of April there arrived an eight pound girl at A. A. Farr's. Hubbard County Enterprise, April 10, 1891. Wright George Wright is the happy father of a fine boy. Hubbard County Enterprise, April 24, 1891. Todd Charlie Todd has been setting up nights for the past few days tending to the wants of the baby girl born Sunday last. Weight eight pounds. Hubbard County Enterprise, May 15, 1891. Prentice Born:- To Mr. and Mrs. John Prentice, a daughter. Hubbard County Enterprise, July 3, 1891. Leland Born:- To Mr. and Mrs. Bert Leland, a daughter, on the 16th, weight 9 pounds. Hubbard County Enterprise, July 3, 1891. Pike Born:- To Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Pike July 1st, a ten pound boy. Hubbard County Enterprise, July 10 1891. Sartain We hear that Peter Saertain was presented with a pair of twin boys one day last week. We congratulate you Peter most heartily. Hubbard County Enterprise, July 10, 1891. Foster Born--- Oct. 13th, 1891, to Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Foster, a son Hubbard County Enterprise, October 16, 1891. Wilcox. Born--- Oct. 10, 1891, to Mr. and Mrs. John Wilcox, a daughter. Hubbard County Enterprise, October 16, 1891. Page 15 Vanderpoel Born:- Sunday,, December 20th to Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Vanderpoel, a daughter. Hubbard County Enterprise, December 25, 1891. Bateman Born:- Tuesday, December 29th, to mr. and Mrs. Bateman, a son. Hubbard County Enterprise, January 1, 1892. Clemen Joe Clemen's wife presented him with a valentine. It's a girl. Hubbard County Enterprise, February 19, 1892. Mueller Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mueler a girl, Monday, March 15th. Hubbard County Enterprise, March 18, 1892. Graba A big baby boy arrived at Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Graba's last Wednesday. Hubbard County Enterprise, March 18, 1892. Spain Born to Mr. and Mrs.J. E. Spain of Osage, on Saturday, March 19th, a daughter. Hubbard County Enterprise, April 1, 1892. Adams Born, a son Friday, April 8th, to Mr. and Mrs. Grant Adams. Hubbard County Enterprise, April 15, 1892. Witter And now it takes a pole about 40 feet long to reach the hat of "Link" Witter and all because its a boy. Mother and son doing well. Hubbard County Enterprise, July 22, 1892. Tooley Page 16 Tooley,--Born July 23rd, 1892 to Mr. and Mes. Frank Tooley, a daughter. Hubbard County Enterprise, July 29,1892. Hudson. Hudson.-to Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Hudson Friday, Aug. 5th, 1892, a daughter. Hubbard County Enterprise, August 12, 1892. Liebnitz. Liebnitz- Monday Aug. 8th, 1892,to Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Liebnitz, a daughter. Hubbard County Enterprise, August 12, 1892. Rose. Rose-- Friday Aug.19th 1892, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rose. a son. Hubbard County Enterprise, August 26, 1892. Adams. Adams--Saturday, Aug. 20, 1892, to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Adams, a son. Hubbard County Enterprise, August, 26, 1892. Plummer. Plummer--Tuesday, September 6th, 1892, to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Plummer, a daughter. Hubbard County Enterprise, September 26, 1892. Cole. S. G. Cole reports a new settler at his place Oct. 25th, who will be a voter in 1913. His name is John L. Cole, and he weighs 11½ lbs. Hubbard County Enterprise, October 28, 1892 Ingalls. Ingalls--Tuesday, Nov. 2nd, 1892, to Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Ingalls, a son. Hubbard County Enterprise, November 4, 1892. Finney (Page 17) Mr. and Mrs. Tom Finney have a little democrat at their house. He came Monday morning. Just too late to vote for president, but the loss of the vote won't affect the election this time. Hubbard County Enterprise, November 18, 1892. Hemingway George Hemingway is the father of a ten pound girl. Mother and child are doing nicely. Hubbard Bulletin, reprinted in the Hubbard County Enterprise, November 25, 1892. Pike Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dell Pike, a daughter. Hubbard County Enterprise, Novenber 25, 1892. Borst Borst.-Sunday, Nov. 27th, 1892, to Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Borst, a son. Hubbard County Enterprise, December 2, 1892. Steele Steele--Thursday, Dec. 15, 1892, to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Steele, a son. Hubbard County Enterprise, December 16, 1892. Edmands Edmands--Tuesday, Dec. 20ty, 1892, to Rev. and Mrs. T. M. Edmands, a Daughter. Hubbard County Enterprise, December 23, 1892.