Village of Milton, Cavalier County, North Dakota - The Milton Globe

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1901

Jan 10, 1901

A SHOCKING TRAGEDY
ANDREW H. MELLUM KILLED BY HIS EMPLOYER, WILLIAM BARRY, WHO REPORTED TO THIS AWFUL MEANS OF
WREAKING VENGEANCE UPON HIS SISTER'S SEDUCER. MARY  ANN BARRY INSANE.
About 11 o'clock last Thursday morning William Barry drove into the city and gave himself up to
Deputy Sheriff Alan McDonald, to whom and Mr. H. T. Helgensen and many others he unfolded his
tale, the harrowing details of which were of such a revolting nature as to cause a thrill of
terror to pass through the hearts of all those who heard it, and the dead described in many
respects it is without parallel in the annuals of crime in the history of North
Dakota...Doctors W.W. McQueen and J.J. Reilly and Justice K. S. Norgard drove out to the scene
of the tragedy and discovered the body of Andrew H. Mellum lying the barn in a pool of his own
blood, a ghastly gash in his neck and a rope dangling down from a beam above it... Wm. Barry's
story is as follows: The previous evening his sister Mary Ann, while suffering great metal
anguish, confessed to him that she had been unduly intimate with Mellum and that she had
discovered that she was in a pregnant condition and he refused to marry her. This angered him
and he determined to punish the woman's betrayer... "I told him I would give him just 5 minutes
to pray, and after the five minutes were up I took out my knife and stuck it into his neck and
he died in two minutes"...The prisoner was taken to Langdon by Sheriff Robertson (more).


Alex Thompson has entered into partnership with Wilson Catherwood of this place under the firm
name of Catherwood & Thompson, and Joe, who has purchased a half section of land of Thompson
near  Woodbridge, will farm the same this year. Reprinted from the Hannah Moon

Jan. 17, 1901

Montrose Teachers: Maggie Davidson, Cassie Fee, Amelia Gaugstad, Tena McKenzie, Marla Watson,
Bessie Butterwick, Mrs. W.S. Small, Dena Lomen.

Jan. 24, 1901

Hans T. Ellenson recently purchased a fine quarter section from Even Dahl in East Alma.

Hans T. Ellenson has purchased the Weum & Ohnstad store building, and it will soon be occupied
by a flour and feed business.

Guy F. Humphreys returned from Devil's Lake Thursday. Both his parents had been down with the
grippe, but have recovered.

Harry Watson now has the smoothest pair of drivers in this section, with the possible exception
of Dr. W. W. McQueen's chestnut racers.

Gilbert S. Nordby will establish a flour and feed store in the Weum & Ohnstad building recently
purchased by Hans T. Ellenson.

BORN-To Mr. and Mrs. Mike Langhan of Osnabrock yesterday, a girl.

A New Orchestra has been organized with the following instrumentation: Violins, Morris Johnson,
Guy F. Humphreys, Wm. Haight, Oscar Aos, John Rushford Jr.; Clarinet, C. Ofstedahl; Cornet,
A.A. Halliday; Trombone, S.W. Melsted; Bass Viol, Adolf Anderson.

DIED AT 103
John Brown, Sr., of Beaulieu, whose death was briefly mentioned last week, and which occurred
on the 14th inst. was 103 years old, having been born in Ballycroy, County May, Ireland, in
1798, and saw the dawn of two centuries. During his early manhood he lived in Liverpool,
England, and migrated to St. Croix County, Wisconsin, in 1867, and to Western Pembina county in
1880. His widow, aged 88 years, survives him, also four sons, John, James, Harry and Thomas.

Feb. 7. 1901

THE BARRY CASE
MARY ANN BARRY DEAD
Miss Mary Ann Barry of Milton died at 8 o'clock this morning at the state hospital for the
insane. She has been afflicted with a case diagnosed by the asylum authorities as agitated
melancholia and this is understood to have been the cause of her death (more).

CARD OF THANKS
Mr. Nels Nelson has requested The Globe to express his heartfelt thanks to the many kind
friends who assisted him during the fatal illness of his late wife, and especially does he wish
to express his deepest gratitude to the families of Hans C. Olson, Ole Nelson Stabe and Rev.
E.O. Ruste, for their devoted attention during the many months of affliction.

Feb. 14, 1901

Jesse Tschabold has purchased from Alex Thompson of Hannah the French Percherson Stallion
"Black John."

Feb. 28, 1901

District Court:  The divorce case of Ellen McCulloch vs J.T. McCulloch was heard and divorce
granted, defendant not appearing.

Mar. 21, 1901

J.T. McCullouch sold his east Alma farm to his brother, William H., and will go to Seattle to
visit his mother and sister there. Mr. McCullouch has made a splendid success of farming here
and retires a young man with a comfortable fortune

Mar. 28, 1901

Jno. Anderson will move his shoe shop into the building recently vacated by S. Sumarildason,
jeweler. He continues to dwell, and will open a restaurant in his present quarters in April.

Misses Amelia Gaugstad, Thorun Johnson and Messrs. Chas. Diebel and Elmer Helgesen, on Friday,
Peter Johnson on Saturday, and G. Grimson on Monday, arrived home from the University for the
spring vacation. Messrs. Johnson and Grimson returned to the University yesterday.

April 11, 1901

DEATH CLAIMS ELLEN ELLENSON VETERN
After an illness of several months Ellen Ellenson Vetern passed from this life at his home in
Loam township at 5 o'clock on the morning of April 4, 1901., aged 82 years, 7 months and 4
days. Deceased was born at Flaa, Kallingdal, Norway, on Sept. 30, 1818, and emigrated with his
wife and five children to America and settled at Belmont, Trail Co., Dakota Territory, in the
spring of 1880, and moved to this section in 1882, being among the earliest pioneer settlers of
what is now Cavalier county. His wife died on February 23rd, 1894. Five children survive him:
Thor Vetern, Mrs. Erik Vetern, and Mrs. P.J. Hanson of Loan township, Mrs. C. Mellen of
Belmont, and (unreadable).

April 18, 1901

The W.J. Thompson estate was sold at the office of the county judge in Langdon last Monday.
H.T. Helgesen purchasing the three quarter sections of land in Kinloss for $3500 and Mrs.
Catherine Thompson purchased the Milton property. The sale was attended by administrator J.H.
Thompson, his mother and sister....

The funeral of the late John Campbell Sr. last Friday afternoon was conducted according to the
Masonic ritual and was exceedingly impressive.

May 2, 1901

121 Generations Since Adam's Time
Alfred Judson Fisher, the Chicago historian, has woven the highly interesting results of a
genealogical investigation into "A Daughter of Adam," a short story which he has written for
the Ladies Home Journal. He traces the heroine of his romance (in real life a well-known
Philadelphia woman) directly back to Adam, establishing with corroborative detail every link in
the long genealogical chain. He brings to light the fact that there have been one hundred and
twenty-one generations of the human family beginning with Adam.

July 11, 1901

Morris Johnson, Ole C. Menes and Hans T. Ellenson left Saturday on a trip to Portland, Oregon,
and other Pacific coast points.

July 18, 1901

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Thompson, on July 11, a son.

Aug. 15, 1901

GUILTY
Such Is The Verdict of the Barry Jury-Imprisonment for life (more).

Our Harvest Gloves are unexcelled. Prices 25 cents and up. B.T. Bjornson's.

W.E. Dahl, Dealer in all kinds of Farm Machinery.

Stationery, H.E. Close.

Diebel & Laing, Dealers in Farm Machinery.

Mrs. Jane Hopkins' brand of boys' clothing is here. W.L. Douglas Shoes, Negligee and Gold
shirts. For the Newest in Dry Goods, A.A. Halliday.

 The McMillan Machine Co., dealers in all kinds of Farm Machinery, J.S. McNish, Manager.

Aug. 22, 1901

Milton Meat Market, C.A. Olson, Prop.

State Bank of Milton, B. Prom, Cashier.

Frank Delling, confectionery, cigars, tobacco, musical goods.

Photographs! John McCarthy.

Oct. 17, 1901

Edgar, the 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Douglas, of Osnabrock, was kicked over the
right eye by a colt Saturday, sustaining a severe wound. Dr. W. W. McQueen was called and found
that several stitches were necessary to hold the severed parts together during the healing
process.

School Notes
Pursuant to the call of Co. Supt. Macdonald to attend the meeting of the first Annual County
Teacher's Association held at Langdon, Oct. 11-12, the following teachers from Milton
responded:  Amelia Gaugstad, Jennie Luxton, Maria Watson, Hannah Overby, Sarah Campbell, Bessie
Buttterwick, Cassie Fee, Kate Behrens, B.E. Groom.

Nov. 14, 1901

A.E. Thompson of Hannah greeted Milton friends during the week. He is prosperous and likes the
country up there and is getting a nice start in thoroughbred hogs, cattle and poultry. One of
his brood sows was awarded first prize at the Great Industrial Fair at Winnipeg last July in
competition with all of the best breeders' of Manitoba.

Sam Koffski will build a skating rink in the city to be opened about Dec. 1st, sufficient
patronage having been already guaranteed to warrant him going ahead with the enterprise.

Druggist George Draper of Osnabrock has purchased the stock and drug business of Dr. D. P.
Jamison, who will go to New York, where she will continue the study of medicine.

The Milton Cigar Factory manufactures the new brands. Frank Waverosky.

W.T. Reilly resumes management of the Northwestern Hotel tomorrow, J.W. Pratten retiring. Mr.
Reilly will put to a steam heating plant and make other improvements in the hotel.

Arthur Close of Thompson, formerly of this city, and Miss Irene Ross of Wales were united in
marriage at Grand Forks Tuesday evening.

Campbell Bros. Feed and Sale Stable. R.R. and W.J. Campbell.

Dec. 12, 1901

Mr. and Mrs. Koppang have the deepest sympathy of the community in their bereavement in the
death of their little son Allert, aged 1 year, 9 months, and 19 days., which occurred last
Saturday.

Miss Hannah Olson has been employed to nurse E.A. Davidson, the elevator agent at Osnabrock
whose arm was amputated Saturday. His condition is reported encouraging.

Dec. 26. 1901

Hans T. Ellenson has disposed of the remainder of his stock of general merchandise to G.S.
Nordby & Co., and will retire from business. He will devote his time to his farming interests.

1902

Jan 23, 1902

SHOCKING ACCIDENT
MRS. LARS D. HANSON AND MISS LOTTIE M. DOTY LOST THEIR LIVES AS THE RESULT OF A KEROSENE OIL
CAN EXPLOSION. MISS DOTY A HEROINE. Perhaps the saddest and most shocking incident that has
ever occurred in this community happened at the home of Lard D. Hanson on the D.A. Oakland farm
just east of town last Friday evening about 9:30 o'clock. Mrs. Hanson undertook to brighten the
coal fire by pouring kerosene on it from a two gallon kerosene can which exploded, saturating
her with oil and enveloping her body in flames. She fell to the floor and it is thought expired
almost instantly. Miss Lottie M. Doty, who was in the room, undertook to save her sister by
dragging her out but just before reaching the door found that her own clothing were all ablaze.
She rushed out calling for help, but there was no person within hearing distance and the
unfortunate girl returned into the house to suffer and after nine hours of the most
excruciating torture, death came to her also (more).

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP:  John Bridwell and J. W. Pratten.

Feb. 6, 1902

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Koffski on Sunday last, a son.

J. T. Haight went to Hannah Friday and will have charge of L.A. McCullough's real estate
business during the latter's absence.

Miss Louise Thorladkson will give lessons on piano or organ. For particulars inquire of B.T.
Bjornson.

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Olson died Saturday night.   The funeral was held
yesterday, Rev. J. O. Arevik officiating.

Feb. 13, 1902

Ed. Larson of McCanna has leased Hans T. Ellenson's store building and will open up a complete
stock of general merchandise on March 5th.

According to the newspaper accounts appearing yesterday, F. C. Harrington and his young bride,
nee Miss Kate Hannah, of Hannah, have parted-temporarily at least. It is claimed by the girl's
relatives that Harrington misrepresented his affairs and prospects and that he is mentally
unbalanced. Joseph Catherwood went to Jamestown, where the couple were temporarily residing
last week and after a stormy session with Harrington succeeded in inducing the young bride to
return to the home of her father. The couple were married but a few weeks ago, after a
courtship of only a few days.

Mar. 13, 1902

BORN-To Mr. and Mrs. B. Prom, March 11, a son.

BORN-to Mr. and Mrs. Thorsten Sabe, of Soper, March 19th, a daughter.

Hans T. Ellenson left Monday on a prospecting expedition to the Pacific coast. He will be
absent for several weeks.

Mar. 27, 1902
James A. Thompson has purchased the old Alex Thompson homestead-a half section about three
miles east of this city and is getting moved onto it with stock, implements, etc., preparatory
to beginning the spring work.

April 3, 1902

Henry Thompson and family arrived Friday on their return from Ontario. They were detained
enroute at Detroit, Mich., for several days owing to the illness of one of the children. Mr.
and Mrs. Jos. Thompson returned about two weeks ago-in time to catch the bad end of winter
here.

June 5, 1902

Alex., Albert, and William Thompson of Hannah, formerly of Milton, have each been awarded a
medal of honor for valiant service in resisting the Fenian Raid in Quebec many years ago.

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Aos have the deepest sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement,
the death of their infant daughter which occurred on May 29th.

June 19, 1902

Mr. Ole Foseide and Miss Ida Flom were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Flom, about six miles south of this city last Thursday, Rev. Krogstad of
Edinburg officiating. About two hundred friends congregated to attend the festivities and
congratulate the young couple upon the culmination of the happy event and express their kind
wishes for their future success.

June 26, 1902

W.J. Mooney is vegetating in his pine forest on the Pacific coast.

Neil McLeod Jr. is suffering with a very sore hand, as the result of the accidental discharge
of a revolver which he was handling Saturday evening. The bullet passed through the bone of the
third finger of his left hand. Dr. Reilly dressed the injured member very shortly after the
accident and it is hoped that the finger may be saved.

The receipts from the sale of public lands in North Dakota last year were greater than from any
other state in the union.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thompson returned Saturday from Crary. Mr. Thompson has purchased property
in a new town in Ontario about 290 miles north of Toronto and will establish in the drug store
business there within a few weeks.

Grand Forks Herald:  Neil McLeod has returned to Milton after spending a couple of days with
John McLeod of this city. McLeod is one of the best "pipers" in the northwest, and is well
known here since the last Burns celebration.

July 3, 1902

Soper- Geo. F.  Thompson and Miss Jane Hooey were joined in wedlock on Monday and went to
Devil's Lake on a wedding trip. Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Thompson, and
Miss  Minnie Thompson went to the Lake also.

Francis Sim Sr., Francis Sim Jr., Mrs. George Draper and baby daughter, representing four
generations, were down from Osnabrock and posed for a group picture in Photographer John
McCarthy's studio yesterday. Mr. Sim is still hale and hearty, notwithstanding his advanced
age-84 years.

Andrew Flom and Miss Mary Foseide were united in marriage at the home of the bride's father,
Mr. Foseide, near Union, yesterday.

Mr. and Mrs. John Balfour have the deepest sympathy of all in their sad bereavement, the death
of their 5 year old son, Harry M, which occurred Tuesday. The unfortunate little fellow had
been blind for several months and otherwise afflicted , and although he had been given every
possible medical aid, including a course of treatment in a hospital in Fargo, it all availed
nothing, death seemingly being  the only relief for his suffering.

July 31, 1902

Independent:  Robert Ward and daughter Miss Marie, left last Friday for a visit with friends in
eastern Canada. They will also stop and see Sarah and Dave Ward, who are at Detroit, Michigan.

The general mercantile firm of C.S. Nordby & Co. has been dissolved. Mr. Nordby retiring and
Mr. Ellenson continuing the business. Mr. Ellenson has taken a season's rest, which was due him
after the many years spent in constant application to business. He is the pioneer merchant of
Milton and has been remarkably successful. He now returns to active business with renewed
energy and with ample means, unlimited credit and hosts of friends, he may be expected to
continue the successful career which he began many years ago.

Little Leonard Cox had the toes nearly severed from a foot, a meat ax having dropped on it
while in the meat market Tuesday. Dr. McQueen dressed the wound and thinks all the members may
be saved.

Aug. 21, 1902

Gilbert S. Nordby Dead
The community was shocked Tuesday morning by the announcement of the sudden death of Gilbert S.
Nordby, the message stating that he dropped dead on a street in Seattle, Washington. ...For
about eighteen months he was the manager of the mercantile firm of Gilbert S. Nordby & Co
(more).

MILTON MILL CHANGES
Johnson & Wroolie and B. Prom have purchased the Milton Roller Mills from the Milton Milling
Co. the new owners will begin business in a few days, and with ample capital and their well
known business experience, integrity and enterprise there can be but one result-that they will
make an unqualified success of their venture.

Sept. 11, 1902

Moon: Catherwood & Thompson have enlarged their hardware store and fitted it up with the latest
in counters, shelves, etc. The shop is painted in pleasing colors and is a credit to the firm.
They are stocking up for the fall trade.

Moon: the little son of James Ross of Wales, who was struck by lightening last week, is in a
precarious condition. His body was badly burnt and the clothing was literally torn off him with
the force of the current.

Nov. 6, 1902

Sam Koffski will build a skating rink -J.F. Ferguson will build another-so tis stated. Better
get together and build one large one-big as two-and both will make more money and the skating
public will be much better satisfied.

Hans T. Ellenson has purchased from C.A. Olson the beautifully situated ten acre plot of land
on the river bank adjoining the townsite on the north, and will build a large and modern
dwelling thereon next spring. There will be other dwellings built in that neighborhood and it
may be that the north end will have as substantial a growth as has the west....

Nov. 13, 1902

Mrs. Catherine Thompson, Dead
Mrs. Catherine Thompson departed this life at her home in this city on the night of Nov. 6th,
aged 72 years. ...The deceased was the mother of J.H. and Miss Fanny Thompson of this city,
Mrs. J.F. McGregor of Soper, and Mrs. Hugh Wilson of Boulder Mont.

Nov. 27, 1902

George Green and family have established in their magnificent new dwelling on Oakland Ave.,
extended, which is one of the largest and most complete dwellings in this section. Mr. Green
has sold his former dwelling to Mrs. Margaret McCulloch, having exchanged it in part payment
for the old "Luxton" homestead about four miles east.

1903

Jan. 1, 1903

William Barry to get new trial due to errors in the judge's charges to the jury.

Jan  8, 1903

The mercantile business heretofore owned and managed by Hans T. Ellenson is now conducted by
Ellenson & Johnson.

Ormiston-Thompson
Mr. George M. Ormiston and Miss Minnie Thompson were united in marrage at the home of the
bride's father. The bride is the daughter of Mr. John R. Thompson, one of the pioneer and
leading farmers of Osnabrock.

Born-To Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Weir, April 2nd, a daughter.

Dave Ward recently returned from Ontario, where he spent the winter.

April 23, 1903
The Hannah athletes are getting active, and a dry spot in the road in front of Catherwood &
Thompson was the scene of several jumping contests this week.

May 14, 1903

In Milton Style
James Thompson, residing a couple miles south-west of town, suffered the loss of his barn
together with a quantity of grain, by fire, in last Thursday's wind storm. No sooner had the
news of Mr. Thompson's misfortune reached the village than subscription lists were passed
around among Milton's generous citizens and in a short time a nice round sum was contributed...

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Barry, of Osnabrock, May 9th, a girl.

May 21, 1903
Langdon-Among the handsome charmers from Milton who were in our city last Saturday we noticed
the Misses Birdie and Mary Behrens, Leila Bearlsto, Amelia Gaugstad, Violet Stewart and May
Powles, a prettier bouquet of beauty it would be hard to find, outside of Osnabrock.

Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Allert are expected home tomorrow from their couple of month's sojourn in
Southern California where Mr. Allert has spent considerable time looking  after the business
interests of the Continental Mining Co., of which he is secretary and treasurer.

June 18, 1903
Hans T. Ellenson and family boarded the train last Thursday for Everett Washington, where they
will make their future home. Mr. Ellenson was one of the pioneer residents of this city, a
highly respected and successful businessman. The many friends of the family wish them success
and happiness in their new home.

Arne J. Snydal of this city and Miss Rose Gislason, of Gardar, were married at Grand Forks
Tuesday, June 16th, Probate Judge Hassel performing the ceremony.

Walter Johnson left last Thursday for Seattle, Washington, where he expects to find employment
and make his future home.

Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Wroolie, and children, left Saturday for Gary, Minn., to be present Tuesday
at the marriage of their niece, Miss Sara Iverson, to the publisher of this paper.

Aug. 6, 1903

Miss Annie Dieble has again accepted a position in the dry goods department of Jordson's store.

Misses Fannie Powles and Amelia Gaugstad visited in Osnabrock between trains Saturday.

Miss Carrie Musgjerd returned Monday from the hospital, Grand Forks, where she underwent a
successful operation for appendicitis.

Aug. 20, 1903
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson, Mr. Alfred Thompson and Miss McLean spent Sunday at the Dell.

George Lightfoot, employed on the farm of Harry Watson four miles southwest of the city,
suffered a light sun stroke Monday afternoon and was brought to this city for treatment.

Last Saturday at the Union Lutheran Church was solemnized the marriage of P.A. Throndset to
Miss Julia Grinager, Rev. Langemo tying the mystic knot.

Oct. 29, 1903

Rev. Mason and family arrived last Friday and have already taken up active work in the
Methodist charge. Rev. Mason delivered his opening service in Milton on Sunday to a large
audience. He is a fine and impressive speaker and will undoubtedly meet with good success.

Rev. Karr and family departed Thursday for their new fields of labor at Pembina. Nearly the
entire population turned out to big the beloved family farewell and Godspeed.

Nov. 5, 1903
Sam Koffski informs us that he contemplates putting up an ice rink this winter also-if the
weather gets cold enough to freeze ice. These news will be hailed with delight by the young
people. Last year's rink was undoubtedly the most popular resort that Milton has ever had, and
it will be as popular as ever this year.

Miss Amelia Gaugstad entertained a company of her friends at a "Flinch" party on Saturday night
last.

Ed Cook and Louis Hegum were on the special police force Halloween eve.

Nov. 26, 1903

Miss Amelia Gaugstad departed Monday afternoon for Everett, Washington, where she will be
employed in the store of her uncle, Hans T. Ellenson. Miss Gaugstad was one of Milton's most
popular young ladies and her departure is regretted by all.

Dec. 3, 1903

Last week we inadvertently omitted to mention the arrival of a girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Leonard Koffski.

H.T. Ellenson writes us from Everett, Washington, that they are enjoying the brightest sunshine
out there that he has ever seen, one day of which he considers equal to a week's fine weather
in North Dakota. We are glad of it, but if Hans could only see the woe-be-gone look of the
North Dakota coal man he would readily understand that there has not been much doing in the
Boreas industry in the flickertail state, either.

Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson are thankful for the arrival of a young miss at their house on
Thanksgiving eve.

Soper: J.R., J.L, and Joseph Thompson spent most of last week goose hunting. They got over 100.

1904

Jan. 7, 1904

Notice of Dissolution of Partnership of Hans T. Ellenson and J.O. Johnson, due to Mr. Johnson
retiring.

Hans T. Ellenson arrived from Everett, Washington last Thursday and will tarry in town for a
few weeks, looking after his business here. Hans is well satisfied with the western country.

Wm. L. Olson, the popular representative of the Machinery & Supply Co. of Osnabrock, was
married at Forest, Ont., Christmas Eve, to Miss Lizzie Willens of that place.

Walter Boutwell, of St. Paul, and Miss Mary Ward of Osnabrock were united in marriage in the
former city on Dec. 23.

Charley Waring left Saturday for Grand Forks. He will attend the Grand Forks College in that
city during the winter months.

Soper: J.H. McCullough passed through our town with his caravan of wolf hounds one day last
week. We hope all the wolves were out that day.

Feb. 4, 1904

Change in Business
Hans T. Ellenson has this week disposed of his building and stock of general merchandise to his
brother, John T. Ellenson and will shortly return to his present home at Everett, Washington.
Hans is one of the early pioneers in Milton and accumulated a snug fortune while engaged in
business here. He asks us through the columns of the GLOBE to thank his many friends and
customers for their kind and liberal patronage during the past years. John T. Ellenson,
successor to the business, is one of Cavalier County's prosperous farmers, supplied with a
sufficient amount of the business ability inherent to the family to insure his permanency here.
The GLOBE hastens to welcome Mr. Ellenson to Milton and wishes him an abundance of success.

April 7, 1904

John T. Ellenson moved his family into town from McLean and bought J.O. Johnson's house on W.
Oakland Ave.

April 28, 1904

A bouncing boy arrived at the home of James Torrence Tuesday evening. Mother and child are
getting along nicely.

We learn that Miss Mabel Dorgan is quite ill at the home of her uncle, J.H. McCullough. Her
many friends hope for her speedy recovery.

Walhalla Mountaineer:  Miss Lena Fraser suffered a serious and perhaps fatal accident Wednesday
night. After the family had retired for the night Miss Fraser arose to close a window when in
some unaccountable manner she stepped off the stair landing and fell to the floor below,
striking on her back on the bottom steps of the stairs, and it is feared, has dislocated the
backbone. Drs. Scott and Mowatt were called and everything was and is being done for the
sufferer, but at this writing it is impossible to say how permanent the trouble many be, as the
shock of the fall was terrible, and the patient is laying unable to move except the arms,
although  conscious.

May 19, 1904
O.G. Menes, while on his trip to the coast met a number of former Miltonites. Among those were
H.T. Ellenson, who is engaged in grocery business at Everett, Washington; William Robinson,
general contractor, Seattle; and Jake Lindal, who is engaged in the mercantile business at
Ballard. Mr. Menes states that these North Dakotans are all prospering as they well deserve.

Mrs. A. T. Helgesen of Osnabrock is visiting with her sisters Mesdames McNish and Bardahl this
week.

H. Prom, who for some time past has held a position in the State Bank left yesterday for
Bimidje, where he has purchased land and will make his future home. Mr. Prom's family will
follow him in a few days.

June 23, 1904

At 6:30 Saturday morning the jury in the now famous Barry trial, held at Grafton, returned a
verdict of murder in the first degree, recommending life imprisonment.

Aug. 4, 1904

Born-to Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Arvick, Sunday morning, a nine pound girl. All concerned are doing
nicely.

Agent Stevens has been quite ill for the last week and is still confined to his bed. His many
friends hope for his speedy recovery. The business of the Milton station is ably looked after
by Mrs. Stevens during Steve's illness.

C.T. Mears has purchased the Milton Elevator Company's house from Pratten & Pickley, the former
proprietors, and will be in the market for grain this fall.

J. H. McCullough left Friday for an extended trip in connection with his real estate business.

W. R. Leslie, formerly miller in Johnson & Wroolie's flour mill at this place, has, together
with his uncle, purchased the old Edinburg flour mill. They will remodel the mill throughout,
and expect to be ready for the fall's business. The firm will be known as W.R. Leslie & Co.

John Fjeldstad left for Grand Forks yesterday, to consult an eye specialist. Some time ago,
while Mr. Fjeldstad was working in the boiler shop of Helly & Olson, a small piece of steel
from the anvil flew into his eye. Inflammation set in and for a time the sight was threatened.
Under medical treatment the member, however, improved, but now a reaction has set in and
immediate attention was found necessary.

Fred Gansele purchased the first of the week from his brother Albert section 21-160-58 for the
sum of $21,000.00. The consideration does not cover the whole of the growing crop. This
purchase makes Mr. Fred Gansele one of the heaviest land owners in this end of the county,
increasing his total holdings to 25 quarters of land.

Dec. 29, 1904

MILTON VISITED BY DISASTROUS FIRE. The Central Hotel, Henry Anderson's Billiard Hall and
Bowling Ally, Reilly's Drug Store, Plain's Furniture Store, Opera House and K. P. Hall Totally
Burned.

1905

Jan. 19, 1905

Ellenson Selling Out. John T. Ellenson, who for the past year has conducted a mercantile
business at Hans Ellenson's old stand, has concluded to retire from business in Milton and
commending next Monday, will conduct a closing out sale at cost until the entire stock is
disposed of. The building has been sold to C.W. Plain and will be taken possession of for a
furniture store on May 1. Mr. Ellenson has no definite plans for the future.

April 6, 1905

James Thompson, who recently sold his bowling alley and billiard hall in Hannah, has purchased
a confectionery business in that town.

April 13, 1905

ANOTHER WARM BLAZE
John Ellenson's General Store and Stock Completely Destroyed Monday Evening, Loss Will
Aggregate $12,000. Practically Covered By Insurance-Excellent Work of Fireman Saves Other
Buildings. About 10 o'clock Monday evening...smoke and flames issued from the John Ellenson
store on Oakland Avenue...it was soon evident that the building, as well as contents, was
doomed....In a few moments only the charred outer walls remained..the fire presumably
originated from the explosion of the coal stove in the rear end of the store...

April 27, 1905

John T. Ellenson is highly dissatisfied with the adjustment of his loss by fire in the
insurance companies. The adjusters deducted 20 percent discount from the actual valuation of
the stock, then paying 75 percent of this amount, bringing it down to 60 percent of the actual
loss.

Dorey Asgrimson's smiling countenance now beams out upon the public from behind the counter at
Halliday's.

The dwelling on Oakland Ave., formerly occupied by Mrs. Tressing, has been bought by Mr. Powles
from Gustav Brecke and is being moved  to the bank of the coulie, north of town. It will be
remodeled and offered for rent.

I wish to announce to the public that I am now permanently located in Milton and will take jobs
in painting and paper hanging. All work guaranteed to be first class. O.E. Jenson.

June 8, 1905

Leonard Koffski and Gilbert Thompson took advantage of the cheap excursion rates and departed
for Minot on Monday.

John T. Ellenson's family departed to Union last Thursday, where they will visit for a while,
in the meantime John is hunting for a desirable business location.

After June 1st I will open a laundry in the rooms on Oakland Avenue vacated by the Ofstedahl
family. Only starched goods done up. Miss Hilda Arneson.

Aug. 10, 1905

Word has been received here of the death of John Ofstedahl, former Milton merchant, and brother
of Christ Ofstedahl of Milton, who lived on the Pacific Coast.

Sept. 21, 1905

Leonard Koffski, Jr. was down from Wales over Sunday for a visit at the parental home and with
his brother, Sam.

Bernie Ferguson is now employed as second man in the Duluth elevator, under Henry Sorenson.

1906

Jan. 4, 1906

Dr. T. Mulligan, sister and mother, are here from Grand Forks for a visit at the Dyer home
north of town. The doctor is a brother of Mrs. Dyer.

Steen Taarud left on yesterday's train for a term of sight-seeing at Grand Forks and other
points on interest. During Steen's absence his place behind the counter at C. Ofstedahl's is
filled by Simon Taarud.

J.W. Balfour and family, of Osnabrock, leave this week for Seattle, Wash., where they will
spend the winter. Mr. Balfour has some property near Everett and if the country suits him he
may decide to remain out there permanently.

J.H. Soper, aged 19 years, died at the Hyslop hospital in Grand Forks Sunday, after a long
siege of typhoid fever. Deceased was a son of J.D. Soper, the merchant and postmaster at Soper.
The remains were brought home for burial on Tuesday's train and laid to rest in the Soper
cemetery. The death is a particularly sad one as the father is also lying in a critical
condition at the Deaconess hospital and has for this reason not been apprised of his son's
untimely demise.

Evan Olson died at his home about six miles south of Milton last Thursday morning after only a
few days of illness. Deceased was one of Cavalier  County's early settlers and was eight-five
years old at the time of his death. A grandson who has made his home with the aged man for
several years is the only surviving relative.

April 5, 1906

Miss Mabel Waring left on Saturday's train for Wales, where she this week commenced an eight
months' term of school.

Bert Laing now officiates as 'front' at the Northwestern Hotel. William Nelson, who has held
the job during the winter, will leave this week for Canada.

April 12, 1906

T.T. Ellenson, of Hatton, and Miss Mary Romness, of Lancaster, Minn., were united in marriage
last week. The groom is a brother of John and Hans Ellenson and has a number of friends in
Milton.

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bardahl this week moved into the Wakeford house on West Oakland avenue. Mrs.
Wakeford and son left for Park River, where the former will keep house on one of Rev. Currie's
farms.

Another business change occurred in town this week, J.W. Pratten having leased the Northwestern
Hotel to W.C. Messinger, of Grand Forks.

May 17, 1906

Morris Johnson has sold his handsome residence on west Oakland avenue to Hans T. Ellenson, who
will consequently return to Milton. We understand Mr. Ellenson contemplates again embarking in
the mercantile business here.

John Dynes has leased the Louis Carter home in the north part of town and will move in with his
family in a short time.

May 29, 1906

A young miss arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sunderland early Sunday morning. All
concerned are doing nicely, but Harold can't get reconciled to the idea that it wasn't a boy.

J.H. McCullough bought the Leonard Koffski farm east of town.

Owing to ill health, Rev. Noordewier has resigned as pastor of the Presbyterian churches at
Milton and East Alma, the resignation to take effect June 1.

Walter Weston and Georgie Diebel returned on Tuesday from Williams  county, where they went to
look over their claims. The boys were pretty badly used up on their return and do not think
very highly of the strenuous life.

Geo. Diebel expects to move to Thief River Falls in a short time to take charge of the business
he, together with others, recently started in that city. Mr. Deibel does not intend to remove
his family from Milton for the time being at least.

June 8, 1906

At a meeting of the village council Tuesday evening Steve Bardahl was appointed marshal to
succeed Jonas Christenson, resigned.

June 14, 1906

Hans Ellenson and family arrived on Tuesday from Everett, Wash., and will make Milton their
future home. It is understood that Mr. Ellenson has purchased the general merchandise business
of Bjornson, Aos and Yerxa and will assume management some time in July.

June 28, 1906

We expect to close our store Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next week while we are taking
inventory, preparatory to selling Mr. Ellenson our entire stock. All persons who desire to buy
a supply of goods we may have left at wholesale prices must therefore come this week or Monday
or Tuesday of next week. We have still left quite a large quantity of tea and coffee and can
save you big money on these goods. Bjornson, Aos & Yerxa.

July 5, 1906

Married at the M.E. parsonage Tuesday afternoon, July 3, 1906, John Holman of Calvin and Miss
Edith P. Koffski, of Milton.

H.S. Koppang died suddenly at his home, five miles from Adams, Monday morning from heart
failure. Deceased was 83 years old at the time of death and came to Walsh county direct from
Norway in 1886. He was a father of Herman and Karl Koppang of this city.

July 12, 1906

Miss Amelia Gaugstad has accepted a position as clerk in Hans T. Ellenson's store.

Hans T. Ellenson assumed management of the Bay Store on Saturday and big crowds thronged the
store all day. Mr. Ellenson is in the twin cities this week purchasing additional stock and
will keep this popular store up to its present high standard in every respect.

Rev. Willis R. Wilson this week tendered his resignation from the M.E. charge at this place
with churches at Milton, East Alma, and Mottville, the resignation to become effective on Aug.
15, Mr. Wilson has accepted a splendid suburban appointment in Chicago and will while attending
to his pastoral duties at this place also continue his studies at the Garrett Biblical
Institute.

Aug. 23, 1906

Leonard Koffski left Friday for Manitoba, where he recently purchased a half section farm, to
look after his interests there.

Aug. 30, 1906

Herbert and Joseph Axvig returned yesterday from a visit at the home of their sister in Niagra.

Rev. A.C. Quale, formerly of New Westminster, B.C. arrived here last week, having accepted the
call issued to him by the United Lutheran Churches of Milton and surrounding county.

Milton Schools open on Monday with the following corps of teachers:
Principal, Mr. Oftedahl
Grammer department, Miss Stahlem of Valley City
Intermediate department, Miss Violet Stewart of Milton
Primary department, Miss Dudley of Grand Forks

Gustav Brecke returned Tuesday from Norway where he spent most of the summer. He says he had a
splendid time.

Dec. 13, 1906

Soper:  The twenty-fifth anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Thompson last
Saturday afternoon and evening made the occasion for one of the happiest social events that has
ever transpired in this section.

1907

Jan. 3, 1907

Oscar Aos and Al. Halliday helped furnish the music for a swell New Year's ball at Adam's
Monday Eve.

April 4, 1907

Hans T. Ellenson yesterday sold his 240 acre McLean farm to Adam Melville for a consideration
of $6500. Hans T. Ellenson sold the ne 1/4, n 1/2, nw 1/4, 12, 161, 57.

Frank Delling took charge of the Milton Telephone Exchange on Monday.

At a meeting of the village council Tuesday evening, T.J. Blair was re-appointed as village
marshal for the coming year.

K. Koppang, who returned from Bismarck last week, left again on Tuesday for Minot, from which
place he will ship a couple carloads of horses up into the Canadian Northwest.

Steen Taarud is again back in his old position with C. Ofstedahl.

If you want a loan on your farm  call and see H. G. Halverson at the First National Bank of
Milton.

June 6, 1907

Mrs. Ofstedahl received the sad news of her sister's death in Wisconsin last week. She left for
there on Friday's train, accompanied by Mrs. Ellenson.

Mr. McNiven of Hannah, a veterinary student, is here assisting Dr. Elliot in taking care of his
extensive practice.

The Milton Quartette, composed of Mr. and Mrs. B. Prom, Miss Marie Aslakson and A. Oftedal, go
to Edmore next Sunday to partake in the dedicatory services on the new M.E. church at that
place.

Aug. 8, 1907

Last Thursday morning Christ Ofstedahl had the misfortune to accidentally fracture the collar
bone in his left shoulder. He was riding along the sidewalk in front of the Lutheran church
when he suddenly collided with a telephone wire strung across the sidewalk and tied to a post
while the workmen who were repairing the line were up town (more).

T.J. Blair yesterday tendered his resignation to the board as village Marshall.

Dr. Reilly has leased the McCullough house next to the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Hall, a
trained nurse, will be put in charge of his patients there. The doctor will still retain his
office and rooms in the rear of the drug store.

C.W. Plain has just received a consignment of Fancy Imported Chinaware, including Dinner Sets,
Lamps and Toilet Sets. He also received a stock of Victor Phonographs and records.

Aug. 22, 1907

Miss Amelia Gaugstad arrived in Milton Saturday from Everett, Wash., and visited with friends
here until Tuesday, when she left for Hannah, where she will be employed as bookkeeper in a
general store.

Student Pederson will conduct services in the Nordre Dorve church Sunday forenoon and at Dovre
in the afternoon.

Oct. 31, 1907

The one year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Koffski was kicked in the face by a horse Monday
morning and as a result may lose the sight of one eye. Upon recommendation of local physicians,
the child was taken to Grand Forks Tuesday and placed under the care of a specialist.

H.T. Ellenson announces that he will go out of business in Milton and is sacrificing his stock
at low figures in order to do so.

Yesterday at the Taarud home east of town was observed the wedding of Theodore Taarud to Miss
Julia Johnson, two of Milton's most prominent young people. The Globe hastens to extend its
congratulations.

Mrs. W.J. Leaf sustained a very painful accident at the home of her neighbor, Mrs. Johnston. A
steam pipe in the heating plant accidentally burst, as a result of which Mrs. Leaf's feet were
scalded quite badly by the hot steam. Dr. Esler was hastily summoned and relieved the
excruciating pain and the victim of the unfortunate accident is getting along as well as ca be
expected.

Halvor Lee is spending the week on business at his old home at Gary, Minn.

Nov. 21, 1907

Wilson and Richard Dynes left yesterday for Seattle to seek their fortune at the Pacific
metropolis. The best wishes of their friends here follow them.

J. W. Hynds is the new efficient foreman on the Globe force.

Ten percent off on all winter goods, Horse Blankets and Fur Robes at Geo. Green's Hardware
Store.

The North Star line of shoes are fully warranted to give satisfaction. We carry a big stock of
them. Leaf Bros.

Call at Swanlaw's Drug Store and get a package of Watkin's Stock Food on trial. Money refunded
if not satisfactory.

When you want to renew an old loan on your farm or make a new one it will pay you to see me as
I can make low rates and furnish money without delay. H.G. Halverson, Cashier, First National
Bank.

Do you want to make a loan on your farm? If you do come in and have a talk with me. Gustav
Brecke

New pack of Van Camp Tomatoes at Halliday's.

Nov. 38, 1907

T.J. Blair has leased the Stevens Restaurant and assumed active management last week.

Judge McDonald united in the bonds of matrimony on Monday afternoon, Nov. 25, at 4:30, Swen
Josfson to Inga Bjorson.

Mr. Howard Halliday of Toronto, Canada, brother of the Messrs. Halliday Bros. of Milton, spent
a few days in town this week.

Rev. Adair will exchange pulpits with Rev. Simpson of Osnabrock next Sunday. Rev. Simpson will
preach to the Orangemen in the morning.

Dec. 5, 1907

S. A. Koffski is breaking the ground for an ice rink which he will erect on the vacant lots
formerly occupied by Ellenson's store, which was destroyed by fire a couple of years ago. The
rink will be circular in shape and will be enclosed with canvas in place of boards, as is
usually done.

Mrs. C. Gillespie has been seriously ill the past week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harold
Sunderland, in this city. She is slowly improving.

Wilma Grace, the twenty-months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sunderland, died Saturday
morning after a very brief illness with that dreaded disease, spinal meningitis.

Dec. 26, 190

For Sale!  Eight room house, strictly modern, with hot air furnace, Bath and Toilet, 75 barrel
cistern, 16x20 barn, chicken house and chicken yard, fenced, Nice grove of timber, pasture for
three cows or horses, Garden. You may have this beautiful property for $4050 if taken at once.
Worth nearly twice the price. Call on Hans T. Ellenson.

1908

Jan. 2, 1908

Popular Avenue Dray Line, Jas. H. Thompson, Proprietor. All kinds of draying and transfer work
property and promptly attended to.

High-Class Plow Work. Hans Pederson.

Feb. 6, 1908

Pretty Home Wedding
A pretty home wedding was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Ellenson in this city Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock, when Mr. A.W. Thompson and Miss Amelia Gaugstad became man and wife. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Horner of Hannah. Miss Fanny Powles, a particular friend of
the bride, was maid of honor, while the groom was supported by Mr. Murray of Hannah. The young
couple left on the noon train for Winnipeg, on a short honeymoon, after which they will go to
housekeeping at Hannah. The bride is truly one of Milton's fair daughters, having spent the
greater part of her life here at the home of her uncle, H.T. Ellenson. The groom is a
prosperous hardware merchant at Hannah and formerly lived in this vicinity with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thompson. The Globe extends its congratulations and best wishes.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thompson were down from Hannah on Tuesday to witness the marriage of their
son.

Feb. 20, 1908

H. T. Ellenson last week disposed of his beautiful residence property on West Oakland Avenue to
John Thompson of this city. The deal involves a farm trade, the consideration being $5000. Mr.
Thompson will take possession of his new home on April 1st, when the Ellensons leave for their
future home at Everett.

C.T. Mears this week disposed of his grain elevator in Milton to Ely-Salyards & Co., the grain
commission firm of Duluth, with which Mr. Mears has been formerly employed. The Ely-Salyards
people are not in the elevator business, but purchased this property in order to again secure
the services of Mr. Mears, who enters their employ as handler of cash wheat at Duluth. He
leaves for there on Saturday to immediately take charge of the work and will be back in a few
weeks to close up his business affairs here, when the family will permanently remove to the
head of the lakes.

March 19, 1908

Mrs. A.W. Thompson, better known in Milton as Amelia Gaugstad, came down from Hannah last week
to spend a few days with the Ellensons before their departure for the Pacific coast. She
accompanied the family as far as Larimore.

H.T. Ellenson and family departed on yesterday afternoon's train for their future home at
Everett, Wash. A large number of friends assembled at the station to bid them God speed and a
pleasant journey. The permanent removal of the Ellensons from Milton will be sincerely
regretted by all. They are desirable citizens and good neighbors.

Master Johnny Flanagan, who has spend recent years at the home of his grandparents here, left
with the Ellenson's yesterday for the home of his parents at Bellingham, Wash.

G.S. Robb left for Park River on Monday, being called there by the serious illness of his
brother Fred, who is not expected to live.

Ed Laing, Ed Taylor, and Herman Koppang drove across to Fairdale Saturday to participate in a
bowling tournament in that town.

W. E. Dahl has purchased one of the new International automobiles, which is expected to arrive
here about May 15. It is a high wheel, cushion tire, air-cooled machine especially designed for
country service.

Robert Swanlaw this week disposed of his residence to his father, and has moved into the rooms
over the drug store, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Sorenson. The Sorensons are moving into the
C.A. Olson house on Poplar Avenue.

John Northcott has severed his connection with the St. Anthony & Dakota lumber yard in this
city as local manager, the yard now being in charge of W.H. Matchan, who has been buyer in this
concern's  grain elevator in Milton. Mr. Matchan, we understand, will have temporary charge of
the lumber yard, the elevator being closed during the dull season.

Mrs. Mott Dead
On Tuesday afternoon the death of Tammy, relict of the late Enoch Mott, at the home of her son,
E.C. Mott, in the Mottville district, was announced. Deceased was born in Oxford county,
Ontario, Nov. 23, 1837, removing with her people to the country of Middlesex, near Parkhill, at
an early age. Her marriage took place in 1855, to Enoch Mott, whose death occurred here five
months ago (more).

July 23, 1908

Mrs. McCullough, Miss Baner, and Rev. Adair attended the county Sunday school convention at
Langdon the first of the week.

Joseph Slama hit the top notch of the wheat market this week and sold five thousand bushels at
$1.07 a bushel.

Robert Swanlaw this week installed several more handsome floor show cases in his drug store,
adding greatly to the appearance of the place.

The two year old boy of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Swanlaw is still in a very critical condition and
it is feared that he will not be able to survive.

A. Dyer has purchased the Milton Meat Market.

Sept. 3, 1908

 A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. S. Koffski Saturday last. All concerned are getting along well.

The Koppang livery barn at Fairdale has been purchased by Lien Bros. of Edinburg, who will at
once take charge.

L.C. Behrens and A. Eberth returned on Saturday from Inkster, where they had a plastering job
on the school building.

C.W. Plain this week purchased the old Johnson & Wroolie lumber yards and sheds and
contemplates going into the coal business. This will make four coal yards for Milton.

Jimmy Taylor took a run up to Rush Lake Tuesday morning for a duck shoot and brought back
seventeen nice birds as a result of about three hours hunting.

Miss Jessie Stewart has been taking an enforced vacation from her teaching duties the past week
owing to illness.

1909

March 25, 1909

Twin boys arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Thompson of Hannah, yesterday morning.

Marshall Northcott qualified as peace officer for the village at Monday night's council meeting
and now wears the insignia of this office as a warning to evil-doers.

It is now Mayor Leaf. The newly elected village board met on Monday night and organized by
electing W.J. Leaf president of the board.

S.A. Wroolie writes the Globe that a hale and hearty baby boy put in its appearance in their
home at Cheyenne Wells, on St. Patrick's Day in the morning. The new arrival will be given a
name of Celtic distinctiveness in commemoration of the day of its arrival.

April 15, 1909

Death of Mrs. McCulloch
Mrs. Sadie McCullouch, beloved wife of J.T. McCulloch, died at her home in Osnabrock township
Sunday afternoon at one o'clock, following a brief illness. The news of her death came as a
shock to the entire community, where she was held in highest esteem. Deceased was born near
Fountain, Fillmore county, Minnesota, on Aug. 15, 1874, where she also spent her girlhood days.
On Feb. 25, 1903, she was united to J.T. MuCulloch in marriage at LaCrosse, Wis., since which
time she has been a resident of Osnabrock township. She leaves to mourn her untimely death a
husband and three small children, one of the latter being only six weeks old (more).

J.T. Ellenson received a telegram Monday morning announcing the sudden death of his brother,
T.T. at Hatton, ND. Mr. and Mrs. Ellenson left via Hannah to be present at the funeral. Sarles
Advocate.

On Monday morning at 11 o'clock a.m. in Olga, occurred the marriage of Miss Bedelia O'Laughlin,
youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John O'Laughlin, to Mr. Lewis C. Searle.  Rev. Father Berne,
of Olga, performed the marriage ceremony. The young couple are well and favorably known in
Milton and vicinity, having made their home here since early childhood. They will make their
future home near Edmore.

Miss Ida Waind commenced a term of school in the Armstrong district in Osford township on
Monday.

A four months term of school in the Wild district in Montrose township was started this week
with Miss Jessie Stewart as teacher.

Alex McKay and family left on Tuesday for Lake View, Alta., where they expect to make their
future home. Mr. McKay has disposed of his East Alma farm to his brother Angus.

Mrs. Frank Delling returned yesterday from Fargo and reports Fred getting along nicely after
his operation for appendicitis, although for a while his condition was so serious that it was
feared he could not recover.

April 22, 1909

Dr. Reilly this week purchased a 20 horsepower Ford automobile of the roadster type. Thos
Wangsness also invested in a Ford Runabout.

S.O. Tollefson is back in the harness as a grain buyer, having taken charge of the Duluth
Elevator company's house at this place. H.O. Sorenson, who has represented this company here
the last six years, has accepted a position as line superintendent and will enter upon his
duties soon. Mr. Sorenson and family will, however, continue to make Milton their home, for the
time being at least.

Great interest is manifested in Milton over the gratifying showing made by Miss Bertha Koppang
in the Grand Forks Herald voting contest. Miss Koppang leads them all, although there are
several hundred entered in the contest and some work on the part of her friends will likely
land her the big prize. Miss Minnie Welo and Miss Olga Brecke are two other local contestants.

Ellen Ellenson came down from Osnabrock last Thursday for a short stay between trains. Mr.
Ellenson contemplates visiting his native land, Norway, again this summer, in fact started on
the trip Tuesday. He is accompanied by his brother-in-law, Erik Vettern, who goes back to take
charge of the old homestead. According to the Norwegian law, the oldest son in a family has a
priority right to the purchase of the paternal home, and it is with a view of taking advantage
of this right that Mr. Vettern returns. Mr. Ellenson expects to be back to North Dakota in the
fall.

May 6, 1909

Student participants in a school play:
Arthur Koffski
Lloyd Reilly
Herbert Axvig
Henry Quam
Hilda Peterson
Mina Laing
Laura Dyer

Mrs. Simon Taarud left on Tuesday's train for Daneville, Williams county, where she will join
Mr. Taarud, who is holding down the family homestead.

July 8, 1909

Mrs. C. Ofstedahl and children returned yesterday from an extended visit with relatives and
friends in Wisconsin.

Wilson McCann, one of the early pioneers of Cavalier county, died at Langdon last week,
following a week's illness with hemorrhage of the stomach.

H.G. Halverson is building an extensive piazza on his residence in east Milton.

Mrs. Geo. Green returned last week from an extended visit at her former home in Lake Park,
Minn.

Robert Flack, representing the local Orange lodge, went to Hannah yesterday to arrange for
taking care of the teams of those driving across from Manitoba to catch the train at Hannah on
Monday (to attend the festivities in Milton).

July 15, 1909

Little Wilbur Thompson met with quite serious injuries Tuesday morning in falling down the
stairs at his home. A slight concussion of the brain resulted and for a time it was feared that
serious complications would arise, but the little fellow is now gradually improving.

A bouncing big baby boy, weighing 11 1/2 pounds, arrived at the Halliday home Tuesday and every
reader of the Globe should make it a point to drop in on Al and get one of those cigars, which
are being handed out in honor of the event.

Herb McLaurin, Jack McLarty and John McLeod are back from the Canadian Northwest, not finding
any thing up in that country that particularly appealed to them. Dan and Alex McKenzie and Dan
McLeod, the other members of the party, pushed on up into the Red Deer country, in hopes of
finding something more to their liking in the way of homestead lands.

Robert Coates, who has been connected with the Farmers' Store here as tinner the past year,
leaves today for Hadley, Sask., where he has accepted a more lucrative position.

Sept. 2, 1909

A card to the Globe from Ellen Ellenson states that he expects to be back from Norway one of
these days.

Guy Elken, of Mayville, arrived in Milton Saturday and will spend some time here at the home of
his uncle, H.G. Halverson.

B. Prom is having the material hauled for a mammoth potato cellar which he is about to
construct on his farm north of town. the cellar will be built in a side hill, with concrete
walls and large enough to store many thousand bushels of tubers.

Mrs. J. Lischter, of Hampden, is here for a visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam
Eagleson.

Miss Violet Stewart returned yesterday from an extended visit to Seattle and other Pacific
coast points. She also visited for a time at the home of her brothers, James and Roy, in
Saskatchewan.

Harold Sunderland is setting up the cigars (or ought to) on the arrival of a twelve pound boy
brought to his home by the stork on Friday. Harold swears twelve pounds is the correct weight
and will not discount it an ounce.

Mrs. Geo. Erickson left Wednesday for Craik, Canada, for a visit with her brothers, Oscar and
Joseph Hanson.

A recent acquisition to the Poplar Grove Farm is a healthy boy, who put in his appearance at
the John Wild home Tuesday. Mother and child are getting along nicely, and Jack is no longer
worrying over the scarcity of harvest help.

Ragnhadur M. Grimson died on Aug. 17th at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Joe Thordarson, after a
month's illness with bronchitis. Deceased was about 60 years of age, and for the past 16 years
has made her home in the Thordarson household in East Alma. She was also a cousin of S. S.
Grimson of East Alma.

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Koffski died yesterday morning, after an illness of brief
duration.

Chas. Butterwick and family were over Sunday visitors at the Butterwick home in Milton. The
Butterwicks expect to leave Hannah in the near future, having decided to locate in Idaho.

Sept. 9, 1909

Jas. H. Thompson this week takes charge of the Wild grain elevator at Easby, which was recently
purchased by C.W. Plain of this city. Mr. Thompson expects to move his family to Easby as soon
as he can make arrangements for a dwelling in that town.

Myrtle McCulloch is the new "hello" girl at the Milton telephone exchange.

Mrs. W.J. Leaf is enjoying a visit from her sister, Mrs. Anderson, of Nicollet, Minn.

Robert Laing, Jr. is the new mail carrier on Route No. 2, succeeding John Dynvs, who recently
resigned.

The Milton public schools opened on Tuesday with 110 pupils enrolling. The following teachers
are in charge:
Principal, R.M. Poust
7th and 8th grades and high school assistant, Miss Ida Rudd
5th and 6th grades, Miss Bessie Butterwick
3rd and 4th grades, Miss Awanda Cooper
Primary grades, Miss Christine Richmond

Sept. 30, 1909

Joseph A. Thompson, one of the Soper oldtimers, was in Milton Friday, shaking hands with his
numerous friends. Mr. Thompson is now located at Newliskeard, New Ontario, and is well pleased
with his new home.

Fred Thompson, of Fairdale, will be married on Oct. 6th to Miss Eva Merriam of Derrick.

Miss Ina Peterson and Gladys Halliday left for Valley City on Monday, where they will attend
the state normal.

Mrs. Severt Berger accidentally broke off a sewing needle in the palm of her right hand and
came into town yesterday for medical treatment, the needle having worked its way into the flesh
so as to be entirely out of sight. An x-ray examination located it and it was necessary to cut
a deep gash in the hand in order to get it removed.

Wm. Haverty of Wales was arrested last week on a charge of illegal dealing in joy water. He
waived examination at the preliminary hearing and was bound over to the district court.

Christ and Magnus Peterson had a stroke of bad luck Sunday while threshing for Thos. Rudser. In
some way fire started around the engine and burned the governor belt. The speed that was then
caused was too great for the separator and it fairly exploded tearing out the end and making
the machine utterly useless. Very little damage was done to the engine. -Hampden Guardian.

Nov. 11, 1909

Hans Overboe is building a barn on his recently acquired Poplar avenue property.

R.M. Poust and family expect to move in from the farm this week. They will occupy the Mrs.
Fuller residence on Oakland Avenue.

Miss Pearl Hanson returned last Friday from Gull Lake, Sask., where she spent the summer with
her sister, Mrs. Thos. McBride.

Nov. 25, 1909

Miss Randi Garmann left on yesterday's train for Edinburg, being called there for a case of
professional nursing.

Mrs. H.G. Halverson left on Saturday for Coteau, being called there by the serious illness of
her sister, Miss Ruth Carhart.

Dr. A.F. Elliott is reported dangerously ill with inflammation of the bladder.

Dan McNeill was on the sick list the first of the week,  but is now back at his post, behind
the drug counters at Swanlaw's.

The Globe inadvertently omitted mention last week of the marriage of Miss Annie Nelson,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Nelson, to Ingeman G. Jacobson. The happy couple departed for
Waterville, Iowa, the home of the groom, where they will reside in the future.

Dec. 2. 1909

J. H. McCullough returned last Saturday from Grinnell, Iowa, where he spent about a month at
the bedside of his son, Fred. He reports Fred in a convalescent condition, with every prospect
of speedy recovery.

Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Ragna Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.A.
Thompson, to Joseph O. Lykken on Wednesday, Dec. 8, at the Hillerdahl church.

Vernon Wroolie came up from Grand Forks on Thursday to spend Thanksgiving with his folks.

Theo. Hankey represented Milton at the big Shriners meeting in Grand Forks the first of the
week.

Bobbie Laing has been hobbling around on crutches the last week as the result of a sprained
ankle.

Dr. W.J. Grady of Hendrum, Minn. is now attending to Dr. Elliott's practice. Anyone wanting a
veterinary surgeon can find him at the Drug Store or Northwestern Hotel. Dr. Elliot is still in
a very critical condition, although the doctors are hoping for the best.

1910

Jan 6. 1910

Tello McCullough returned to Park River Tuesday to resume his studies at the high school in
that city.

E.P. Tschbold and family of Nekoma, were New Year's visitors at the T. Tschabold home east of
Milton.

Walter Johnson is in the Hannah hospital, having just undergone an operation for hernia. He is
now on the road to recovery.

Frank Delling is perhaps the most important telephone magnate in this part of the state.
Besides owning the exchanges at Milton and Osnabrock, he has no less than nine rural lines,
aggregating a mileage of 105 miles.

Jan. 13, 1910

Marvel Thompson, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson, fell off a bob sleigh,
while catching bobs, Wednesday and was quite badly injured.

A new business concern has been started at Osnabrock. D.P. Wohler & Co. have opened up a drug
store and furniture business in the old McAllen building.

Bob Swanlaw is laid up these days with a serious case of blood poisoning of the feet, being
unable to move around except with the aid of crutches.

Alf Thompson of Fairdale took the first degree of the Masonic lodge here on Wednesday of last
week.

Jan. 27, 1910

Miss Amanda Olson, daughter of Sigvart Olson, was on Saturday operated on for appendicitis at
the private hospital of Dr. Schanche in this city. She is now rapidly improving at the home of
Rev. and Mrs. Aarthun.

Mrs. Harold Lucke, nee Theresa Axvig, died at her home near Calgary, Alberta, last Wednesday
following a lingering illness. The news came as a sad blow to the numerous friends of the
deceased in and about Milton. Arthur Axvig, who came down from Canada to attend his sister's
funeral at Niagra, is spending a few days at his parental home in Milton.

The carnival at the roller rink last Thursday evening was the first event of the kind ever held
in Milton. Manager Plain gave out no less than six cash prizes for the best costumes. The
winners were:
Ladies first prize: Miss Bessie Butterwick
second prize:  Miss Georgina Fuller
third prize:  Miss Grace Delling
Gentlemen's first prize:  Peter Pederson
second prize:  Marvin Green
third prize:  Clayton Koffski

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Koffski, Sunday morning, a girl.

Jerome Sweeny returned on Monday from a pleasant month's visit at the home of his aged mother
in Rochester, NY.

Feb. 3, 1910

Dr. Halliday and family, of Mohall, arrived Monday for a visit in Milton at the home of the
doctor's brother, A.A. Halliday.

P.R. Johnston, W.E. Dahl, and W.W. Lynch are representing Milton at the implement dealers'
convention in Grand Forks this week.

Word comes from Utica, Ontario, that James Lawton, an old resident of North Dakota, died at
that place on Jan. 25 at the age of 68 years. Deceased was the father of Wm. Sollitt and Mrs.
Melburn Close of Milton.

W.H. Row, one of the oldest settlers in Cavalier county, died at his home near Elkwood last
Saturday morning after a week's illness with pneumonia.

J. McCarthy and family expect to leave this week for their future home at Saskatoon, Sask.,
where Mr. McCarthy will engage in the photographic business. The McCarthys are among the old
timers in Milton and there is genuine regret over their departure.

July 7, 1910

Last Thursday a baby boy put in its appearance at the Ole Myrvik home.

Mrs. W.S. Poust arrived here from De Kalb, Ill.,  last week for a visit at the home of her son,
R.M. Poust.

Little Clarence Brudahl fractured an arm last Friday while jumping off the porch at the Oscar
Aos home. The fracture was immediately  reduced and he is now getting along as nicely as can be
expected.

A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Brudahl last Tuesday.

Nov. 3, 1910

Wm. Swanlaw and family last week moved out on the Johnson & Wroolie Osford farm, which Mr.
Swanlaw will manage for the coming year.

The belated information comes to Milton friends that Mr. Steen Taarud and Miss Annie Paugh were
married at the latter's home in Minnesota about two weeks ago. The young  couple will make
their home at Gull Lake, Sask.