Nelson County, ND, Village of Lakota, Lakota Herald, Dec 1, 1899 - Apr 18, 1902 Lakota, North Dakota local news items published in the Lakota Herald newspaper between December 1, 1899 and August 10, 1906. North Dakota State Historical Society microfilm numbers 11160 and 11161 Transcribed on March 20-23, 2000 by: Mary Lindbo, mjlindbo@msn.com NDGenWeb Archivist Joe Zsedeny, jzsed@slic.com ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, 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. ************************************************************************ (c)2000 Mary Lindbo December 1, 1899 ---------------- Real estate, cattle and loans. T. W. Baird. Wanted - An improved farm at once. Frank P. Root. In purchasing land F. P. Root can show you some good things. The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. H. D. Pinkerton, Friday, December 8th. If you wish to dispose of your land come in and see us, for it is our business to sell farms. Frank P. Root. Dr. J. W. Dunham was up from Fargo last week interviewing the farmers with regard to the ailments of their horses. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hunter, of Langdon, passed through the city yesterday enroute from their farm near Bartlett, to their home. E. J. Taylor, of Grand Forks, was in the city two or three days this week looking up collections and other things. Ed's visits to Lakota are always pleasant. Robert A. Kelley came home this week to eat turkey with his family. Bob reports business exceptionally good this season and he is truly thankful for that. I have all kinds of money for Real Estate Loans, and you can have your own terms and plan of payment. Come and see me. Office back of post office. A. J. Hutchinson. J. A. McDougall has opened up a carriage and wagon repair shop third door north of Lynch & Sjurseth blacksmith shop, and is prepared to do all kinds of work in his line. Fred Knight of Fargo, was in town Tuesday in the interests of the Argus printing and book-making company. Fred is an old timer around Larimore, where he has many acquaintances who have known him in the past. The Ladies Guild desire to thank their many friends, who so generously assisted their supper and sale in every way, the receipts of the evening were $108.00 the next meeting will occur January 13, annual meeting. Secretary. Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson and the Misses Lettie Thompson, Lottie Warren and Daisy Bird were up from Larimore yesterday, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Beek. A very pleasant Thanksgiving dinner party is reported. In the Hoveland shooting case, which was before the district court last week, the jury brought in a verdict of guilty. Hoveland, it will be remembered, shot a man named McManus at a dance some time in the summer. Judge Fisk will sentence him some time this week. The Ladies Aid Society will hold a dime social and handkerchief sale with other useful articles at the residence of Mrs. W. H. Pinkerton, Friday, December 8th. Refreshments, fine speaking and music by some of the best talent of our land. A general good time for all. All are cordially invited. A 320 acre farm with buildings and improvements for sale just north of the city. Frank P. Root. Olson & Pierce have received a new steel case for the keeping of their abstract records which is the nicest thing of the kind that we have seen. It was made after a special design ordered by Mr. Pierce. This case contains a complete abstract of the real estate in the entire county, and is a time saver in that it will enable Mr. Pierce and his clerks to do the work with greater dispatch. The case of Becker vs. Jarvis was up for trial before Judge Fisk Tuesday. Becker was suing for attorney's fees in connection with some land foreclosures and it seemed that he had already received full payment. This man Becker was at one time at the head of the "Becker Investment Agency" out at Rolla, and those who know him say that the "agency" was strictly all right - for Becker. The court rendered a verdict for the defendant. A reasonable rate of interest on all loans made by F. P. Root on improved land. Money now ready. In the case of Klein vs. Klein, which was tried this week, there seems to be some points that the jury disagree upon. The plaintiff, Hannah Klein, asked for $5,000 damages from her former mother-in-law for the alienation of her husband's affections. From Wednesday afternoon until 12 o'clock at night the jury had not rendered a verdict, and accordingly Judge Fisk discharged them by wire. The case is based upon evidence that shows the usual thrift in German farm life; Hannah Klein, the divorced wife of Wm. Klein, was prevailed upon by her husband and his mother to clean out the stables, feed the pigs, and dig post holes, beside doing other things that are not usual in the life of the average farmer's wife. It seems that Hannah became weary of this life on the farm, which culminated in the divorce courts and later in the present suit. Died. At her home northwest of this city, on Thursday, November 23, Bridget Feeney, wife of Peter Feeney, aged thirty-one years. Mrs. Feeney came to this country some twelve years ago and has since been a residence of this vicinity. Funeral services were conducted by Father Dillon, of Michigan City, on Sunday following, the remains being interred in the Bartlett cemetery. Beside the father and husband she leaves eight children to mourn her loss. At her home three miles north-east of Mapes, on Sunday, November 26, Mrs. Mary Pickett, aged seventy-one years. Funeral services were held in the M. E. Church, Rev. Stephen Whitford officiating. Interment was made in the local cemetery. December 15, 1899 ----------------- Real estate, cattle and loans. T. W. Baird. Money now ready for farm loans. F. P. Root. Patrick Fahey visited Grand Forks last Saturday. E. J. Ridgeway and wife were in Grand Forks Sunday and Monday. In purchasing land F. P. Root can show you some good things. Mrs. O. O. Mercer, of Duluth, is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. J. Lynch. W. C. Fairbanks visited Grand Forks Sunday evening, returning Monday. Mrs. S. St. John, Mrs. E. C. Shears and son Teddy, went up to Devils Lake yesterday to make a short visit. Mel Swanson, the well-known Michigan City elevator man was a visitor in town this week. He says he likes Lakota. A fine line and beautiful assortment of Christmas and New Year cards and booklets at the Lion Drug Store, M. E. Pichke, Druggist. E. A. Taylor, was a visitor in the city from Grand Forks Monday. Ed has a number of collections to attend to in Lakota at present. P. E. Sandlie has just about completed his new office building and will rent the room he is not occupying. Parties desiring office room inquiries. The Plaindealer says that Mrs. Adler and Miss Florence were tendered a reception at the home of Mrs. B. Isaacs in Grand Forks upon their arrival in that city. O. J. Straw, who is formerly with the McClellan Paper Company, but now with the well known firm of Wright Barrett & Stilwell, was in the city yesterday. A very pleasant party was given last Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Groves, in Lake township. The neighbors were invited and everyone who came had a enjoyable evening. Dancing was indulged in and later a splendid supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Groves are very hospitable entertainers. The Firemen will give a ball and banquet in the court house on the twenty-second day of this month. The boys can use the money from this ball in diverse ways and to good advantage, and should be granted a full house. Preparations are under way to make it one of the most enjoyable social functions of the holiday season. The price of tickets will be $1.50. Turn out and not only enjoy yourself, but help along a good cause. A reasonable rate of interest on all loans made by F. P. Root on improved land. Money now ready. The dime social given by the Ladies Aid of the M. E. church, at the home of Mrs. W. H. Pinkerton last Friday evening was well attended, and was an immense success financially and otherwise. The ladies adopted resolutions at their meeting yesterday thanking Mr. and Mrs. Pinkerton for the use of their beautiful home, Mrs. Floren for her music, Mr. McDougall for the splendid entertainment he furnished, also the public for their patronage and attendance. The Ladies netted $44 from the social and bazaar. February 16, 1900 ----------------- Real estate, cattle and loans. T. W. Baird. A very desirable farm for sale. Frank P. Root. Frank Harbaugh is visiting friends and relatives in Elkhart, Ind. Miss Maggie Regan, of Crookston, is visiting her sister Mrs. Toby LaBrier. A. G. Shultheis, the Grand Forks insurance man visited Lakota this week. Bishop Edsall will deliver an address to the old soldiers in this city on May 30th. Ladies Guild will meet with Mrs. Floren Thursday, February 15th. Mrs. Stearns, Secretary. Rev. S. Whitford of Lakota preached two able sermons at the M. E. church last Sunday. Drayton Echo. If you wish to dispose of your land come in a see us, for it is our business to sell farms. Frank P. Root. H. G. Merritt left for Minneapolis Wednesday evening and will be absent for few days looking after business interests. Miss Louise Floren and Miss Ella Johnson will visit Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Floren for several weeks. They will arrive from Minneapolis tomorrow. The billiard tables for the Owl Club have arrived and are certainly beauties. The club will move into its new quarters as soon as possible, which will be about March 1st. The Degree of Honor, at its meeting Wednesday evening was entertained by some of the younger members. A very pleasant evening is reported by the members. Mrs. S. A. Floren and Miss Myrtle Cramond contributed to the enjoyment of the occasion and have the thanks of the order. LaBrier & Adler's bowling alley was opened Saturday evening last. To say that the bowlers, the would be bowlers, and the friends of both were enthusiastic would be putting it mildly. Some of the boys have become experts and know more about the game than they did last Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Kent returned from their eastern trip Tuesday. While absent they visited the Twin cities, Chicago and points in Wisconsin, where they visited relatives and friends. Roscoe reports a very pleasant sojourn in Chicago, where he and Mrs. Kent stayed a greater portion of the time. The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church have recently held two profitable sociables - one at the spacious and beautiful home of Mr. Goldammer and the other at the cosey home of Mr. J. A. McDougall. Mr. and Mrs. Goldammer threw their home open from cellar to garret and every one was made to feel at home. They are splendid entertainers as are Mr. and Mrs. McDougall. J. M. Brown, an old resident of Lakota, now located at Fort Yates, is in the city this week renewing old acquaintances and visiting friends. Mr. Brown will stop over for the opening of the A. O. U. W. hall. He is much surprised at the growth of Lakota and thinks the Workmen are entitled to unstinted praise for their enterprise in erecting one of the finest buildings in the state. March 9, 1900 ------------- J. L. Brown has been moving his effects here this week. Mr. Brown is the owner of a fine pacer and will no doubt give some of the local sports a run for their money. The friends of Leslie Bosworth were pained to hear of his death on Thursday, February 22nd. When he left here last fall the doctors gave absolutely no hopes for his recovery, but the reports of his improvement were so frequent, that the sudden announcement of his death came as a surprise. His general nature won him friends wherever he went, and eyes become dim whenever his name is mentioned. He leaves a father, mother and three sisters to mourn his loss. The entire community sympathizes with them in their bereavement. SCHOOL NOTES The following is a report of those neither absent nor tardy for the month ending March 2, 1900. High School Department. Louise Johnson, Sophia Swenson, Ida Plummes, Duncan Wishart, Joseph Schindele, Theodore Deeks, Guy Dissmore, Charles Ferris, Joy W. Bliss, Roy D. Pinkerton Enrollment - 41; average daily attendance - 35.4 J. C. Cole, Principal. Grammar Department. Eva Palmer, Katie Bland, Vera Bliss, Agnes Sorteberg, Robert Waite, George Roberts, August Reep, Jollie Austin, Isabel Roberts, Harry Dissmore, A. Goldammer, John Engesather Enrollment - 28; average daily attendance - 28 L. M. Sterrett, Teacher. Intermediate Department. Charles Waters, Shirley Barrett, Lillie Gronna, Etta Ordway, M. Wagness, Willie Austin, Joe Holicky, Joe Darnell, Lester Wood, Clara Tanton, Mildred Metcalf, Arthur Wood, Ansel Morken, Bess Pinkerton Enrollment - 41; average daily attendance - 36.5 N. W. Sterrett, Teacher. Second Primary Dannie Austin, Russell, Austin, Philip Freegord, Mary Holicky, John Hensey, Roy McDougall, Marion McMaster, Lorence Sandlie, Sylvia Shields, Albert Sorteberg, Gertrude bliss, Florence Ducolon, A. Goldammer, Abbie Holicky, Elise Sandlie, Nellie Simons, Leslie Waite, Alice Waters Enrollment - 44; average daily attendance - 40 Julia O. Newton, Teacher. First Primary Geo. Thatcher, Lorence Metcalf, Willie Whitford, Fred Tanton, Elmo Pickett, Fred Johnson, Harold Scott, Henry Oliver, Lawrence Daho, Allan McMaster, H. Goldammer, Ada Simons, Edith Waite, Hazel Austin Enrollment - 49; average daily attendance - 32 Grace Blalock, Teacher April 6, 1900 ------------- SCHOOL NOTES Prof. Cole has been confined to his bed for the past week, with a severe attack of lagrippe. He is improving slowly, and we hope to have him back at his post by Monday. Owing to his illness the report of the High school department is omitted this week. The following is the report of those neither absent nor tardy during the month ending March 30th, 1900: Grammar Department John Eugesather, Robert Wait, Anna Wernett, Vera Bliss, Armour McDougall, George Roberts, Mae White, August Reep, Arthur Goldammer, Isabel Roberts, Henry Sjurseth Enrollment - 28; average daily attendance - 24.4 L. M. Sterrett, Teacher Intermediate Department Gerard Alexander, Leonard Lynch, Shirley Barrett, Lillie Gronna, Willie Austin, Joe Holicky, Joe Durnell, Millie Metcalf, Arthur Wood, Aksel Morken, Charles Waters Enrollment - 42; average daily attendance - 35.5 N. W. Sterrett, Teacher Second Primary Mary Holicky, Roy McDougall, Sylvia Shiels, Albert Goldammer, Gertrude Bliss, Florence Ducolon, Albert Sorteberg, Abbie Holicky, Nellis Simons, Harold Backkman. Enrollment - 44; average daily attendance - 39 Julia O. Newton, Teacher First Primary Willie Ferris, Sheets, Alice Sheets, Geo. Thatcher, Fred Tanton, Elma Pickett, Fred Johnson, Harold Scott, Henry Oliver, Lawrence Dahl, Ada Simons, George Schroeder. Enrollment - 48; average daily attendance - 45 Grace Blalock, Teacher Punctuality is one of the principal school virtues but the teachers cannot attain this without the co-operation of the parents. As an incentive we keep a "Tardy Record" on a board of each room which states the number of tardinesses in each room. Naturally there is rivalry not only to have as few tardy cases as possible but to get the quarter day holiday which is offered as a reward to any room not having tardiness during the preceding week. We have broken up this bad habit to an alarming extent but wish to ask the parents and guardians assistance to correct it entirely. By so doing you will be helping those under your care to form a most excellent habit. Dupuis & Irwin handle a full line of wall paper samples. Drop us a card and we will show you the cheapest and best on the market. Box 48. To Loan - Money on hand to load on farm land, no delay, partial payments if desired. Reasonable rates. Olson & Pierce I have plenty of money to loan on Real Estate at 9 per cent and terms to suit borrower. A. J. Hutchinson. Get one of our gopher exterminators; they are dead shot. L. C. Scott & Co. Two good double office rooms for rent, inquire of A. J. Hutchinson Some first class horses for sale. Inquire of J. A. McDougall. April 20, 1900 -------------- M. E. CHURCH DIRECTORY Following is the official directory of the M. E. church for the following year, which includes all of the officials of the different branches of the work in this vicinity in charge of Rev. Stephen Whitford: Stewards - Lakota: C. R. Pettes, G. A. Kellogg, W. H. Pinkerton, Mrs. S. Sheils, Mrs. J. A. McDougall; Michigan City: F. C. Hopson, Mrs. H. Drake, Mrs. M. N. Johnson; Bartlett: Geo. Fulton. Recording Steward - Geo. A. Kellogg District Steward - W. H. Pinkerton Trustees - Lakota: G. A. Kellogg, J. A. McDougall, C. R. Pettes, W. H. Pinkerton, Samuel Sheils; Michigan City: F. C. Hopson, M. N. Johnson, W. H. Wright, W. H. Smith, N. Ulvick and W. H. Brown. Committees 1 - Missions: W. H. Pinkerton, C. R. Pettes, Edna Hopson, Hattie Wicks and Nellis Pettes. 2 - Church Extension: G. A. Kellogg, J. A. McDougall, M. N. Johnson and W. H. Smith. 3 - Sunday Schools: C. R. Pettes, Minnie Alexander, Mesdames Hopson, Drake and Hutchinson. 4 - Tracts: Edith Fleming, Ross Cole, Edna Hopson and John Smith. 5 - Temperance: W. H. Pinkerton, C. R. Pettes, U. Osborne, M. N. Johnson, J. A. Kellogg, Mesdames Drake and Knold. 6 - Education: J. S. Cole, Robert Pettes, Hattie Wicks and Delta Hopson. 7 - Freedman's Aid and Southern Education: J. A. Kellogg, Mrs. Pettes, W. H. Smith and Mrs. Elvick. 8 - Church Records: C. R. Pettes, Geo. A. Kellogg and F. C. Hopson 9 - Parsonages and Furniture: Mesdames Osborne, St. John, Barrett, Pinkerton and Minnie Kellogg. 10 - Church Music: Geo. Kellogg, J. A. McDougall, W. H. Pinkerton. 11 - Estimating Preachers' Salaries: W. H. Pinkerton, Geo. Kellogg, C. R. Pettee, M. N. Johnson, F. C. Hopson and J. A. McDougall. 12 - Estimating Amount Necessary for Conference Claimants: C. R. Pettes, S. Sheils, W. H. Smith. April 27, 1900 -------------- Real estate, cattle and loans. T. W. Baird. Dr. W. F. Crewe, of Devils Lake, was in the city yesterday. Miss Florence Connolly spent Sunday in Larimore with relatives. H. H. Helseth, the candyman from Fargo was in town Wednesday. Leave orders for R. B. Kunkel, Carpenter, at the office of F. P. Root. Mrs. M. J. Kent arrived home Monday after visiting in the east during the past winter. A very desirable farm for sale. Frank P. Root. J. M. C. McMaster returned Tuesday from a business trip to Bottineau and the western country. J. C. Cramond, the Langdon hotel man, was shaking hands with friends in this city Tuesday. E. Barnum went down to Lake Wamduska last week and succeeded in bagging some twenty geese. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Fahey died Saturday, interment being made the following Sunday. The Day farm for rent; also the Wm. Reynolds farm. Frank P. Root. F. A. Rahders left Monday morning for Butte, Mont., where he will remain for one or two weeks. He was accompanied by Fred A. Kelly, who will visit the mineral springs at Boulder before returning. George L. Barrett returned from his visit to Fargo last week. He has been there taking treatment for his eyes, which have been troubling him so much lately, and is considerably improved in health and spirits. Lakota residents have been making extensive improvements in their grounds this spring. New fences, paint and all those things that go to make up attractive yards have not been spared, and it is a welcome improvement. Henry Hutchinson returned from Minneapolis Sunday. Mrs. Hutchinson came as far as Grand Forks and will remain there the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Willis A. Joy, for a time before returning to her home in this city. Miss Eva Sheets, who has been visiting A. E. Sheets and family for the past few days, left Tuesday evening for Fargo, where she will attend to the household of her brother Dell C. Sheets, who is in the railway mail service. J. A. McDougall has purchased the building on front street known as the Andrews & Scott building and will shortly move into it where he will be better able to attend to all his customers. He reports his business increasing. Postmaster Metcalf has received from the Post Office department a new departure in the way of stamp books. The stamps are put up with oiled paper and a charge of one cent is made for the convenience of having them in book form. M. H. Whaley a representative of Geo. A. Ogle & Co., publisher of Chicago is now in the city gathering material for their proposed compendium of history and biography of North Dakota which is to be published in volume form. May 8, 1900 ----------- Lakota will be filled to the brim with charming school teachers next week. John Terrett came up from Michigan City yesterday to transact some business. Thomas J. Baird is in attendance at the state republican convention at Fargo. Mrs. T. J. Baird and son Tom returned yesterday from Springfield, Ill., for the summer. Mike Gutting was in town Thursday and marketed 150 pounds of find creamery butter. Misses Ella Foley and Maggie Mooney of Bartlett, were visitors in the city Wednesday. R. L. Metcalf is attending the session of the Grand Lodge A. O. U. W. in Fargo this week. Ladies Guild will meet with Mrs. Cramond Thursday, May 24th. Mrs. Dunhom, Secretary. T. E. Metcalf, A. J. Hutchinson and S. F. Sterrett left for Grand Forks Wednesday evening. Copy for all paid locals and reading matter should be in our hands by Thursday noon of each week. Mrs. T. LaBrier left for Crookston Wednesday, where she will visit with her parents for a few days. Jas. H. Beaty has purchased lumber for the purpose of building a large barn on his farm west of town. J. A. McDougall's wagon shop is now located in the building recently purchased by him on front street. A. C. Wehe has been appointed census enumerator for the townships of Dodds, Illinois, Lake and Wamduska. Capt. F. W. Pettes attended the convention at Fargo this week. He reports a very pleasant visit in that city. Several of the boys went down to the Sheyenne Monday for the purpose of catching fish. They report excellent luck and say that there are many fish in the river this spring. Dr. O. B. Lunday, dentist will visit Lakota, Friday afternoon May 25th and remain Saturday, Sunday and Monday, prepared to do all kinds of dental work. Consultation free. Office at Hotel Grace. His friends were more than glad to welcome W. C. Daniels Wednesday morning. Dan says that the world has been using him nicely, but that he is satisfied to settle down in Lakota for a time now. The members of the G. A. R. are making preparations for Memorial Day as will be noted in another column. Citizens should give the old soldiers all the assistance possible to make the occasions agreeable. F. W. Soule the eye specialist will be at St. John's drug store again Saturday and Monday May 26 and 28 prepared to examine defective eyes and fit glasses when needed. Examination free - don't miss this chance. Harry Knauss had the misfortune to fracture his leg on Monday last. He was milking a cow and the animal fell on him. Wile the fracture is very painful, he will soon be out again, which is good news to his friends. F. W. Calderwood, of Crary, was a visitor in the city Tuesday in the interests of the State Enforcement League. He is meeting with considerable success in getting support for the enforcement of the law, and this is as it should be. The census enumerators will soon be around calling on the farmers and for the convenience of these officials it would be well for each individual to figure up the amount of last year's agricultural business. This will be of great assistance to Uncle Sam. August 3, 1900 -------------- F. A. Kelley visited Grand Forks Monday and Tuesday. States Attorney Frich and wife spent Sunday in Grand Forks. Mrs. J. A. McDougall is visited friends at Devils Lake this week. Mrs. Roy Carnathan is visiting her mother at Bottineau this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Carpenter of Lawton, were visitors in the city Tuesday. H. K. Stearns shipped a car load of cattle to the eastern markets this week. Miss Fannie Davis, of Grand Forks, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Lynch this week. Born to Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Orr of Center township, on Saturday July 28, a daughter. Miss Florence Coyle is in the city visiting with her father. She expects to remain some time. Geo. W. Groves was up from Illinois Wednesday buying twine and getting ready for harvest. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson of Cleveland township, on Wednesday, July 25, a daughter. Bacon, No. 1, fat or lean, thick or thin - 9 cents per pound, at Frank Henning's Meat Market. Norwegian Lutheran services at P. E. Sandlie's next Sunday evening 8:30 p.m. L. A. Haatvedt, Pastor. A. E. Hughes, an old-time Lakotan now in the real estate business at Inkster was a visitor in the city last week. The Woman's Foreign mission society will give a missionary tea at Mrs. J. A. McDougall's next Tuesday, Aug. 7, at which time they will hold their monthly meeting. All the members are cordially invited. Local dealers in farm machinery report a very small business in that line this season. This spring it was thought that the manufacturers of farm machinery would be unable to supply the demand, as prospects were never brighter for a bounteous crop. Rumors are out to the effect that some illegal hunting is being done in this vicinity. Game Warden Alexander informs the Herald that he has definite information of this state of affairs but that up to date he has been unable to run the guilty parties to earth. The local base ball team went down to Michigan City yesterday afternoon for the purpose of playing a game with the Michigan boys. The game turned out as was expected and the boys had a good time. Score 12 to 15 in favor of Michigan. Return game next Friday the 10th. A very pleasant wedding occurred at the m. E. Church last Saturday at 9 a.m. The contracting parties were Mr. Jacob Rakitti, of Finland township, and Miss Ino M. Pihlgren, of Pelto. Mr. Robert Kelley rendered a very fine wedding march which was highly appreciated. John Nerison, of Hamlin township, was in the city Tuesday. Mr. Nerison's crop was completely wiped out in the hail storm of Friday last. The course the storm was about one mile wide and followed the town line between Hamline and Center townships from the west, wiping out everything in its course. February 15, 1901 ----------------- Chris Christianson has signed a contract with Baird & Whipple and will be the foreman on their large farm north of this city. Chris is a practical farmer and Messrs. Baird and Whipple have made no mistake in engaging him. Rumors are current to the effect that parties are buying land for a townsite on the shore of Lake Wamduska, with the expectation of the extension of the Aneta branch to connect with the Lakota and Northern, when built in the spring. H. D. Pinkerton left this week for the coast where he will join his family and establish a permanent residence. Mr. Pinkerton and his estimable family have many friends in Lakota and Nelson County whose best wishes will follow them wherever they go. Ferdinand Shindele and Mr. Huntley, who is teaching school in Lake township were in town Tuesday. While here Mr. Huntley was corralled by the extension committee of the local A. O. U. W. lodge and will soon be in the straight and narrow path. Mrs. J. A. McDougall received the sad news of the death of her aged father Mr. Geo. Whitney, at Sandusky, Ohio, last Tuesday Mr. Whitney was known to many of the pioneers of Nelson and Ramsey counties. He had been in feeble health for some time. Will Palmer who has been engaged in general merchandise business at Thompson, came up this week. Mr. Palmer will open a store at Basswood Lake, 35 miles south of here, his buildings have been completed. He will also have a herd of thoroughbred cattle. The Owl Club has leased the vacant room used last fall by the Republican county central committee in the Workman block and will fit the same up for a library and reading room. The club has felt the need of something of this character for some time and will hereafter have one of the most pleasant reading rooms in the state. Swenseid and Knold are very busy these days entertaining traveling me and ordering goods for the spring trade. It looks as if Petersburg was going to boom a little bit this spring. Already we have a new blacksmith shop nearing completion, built by Sanderson & Peterson, a hardware and general repair shop run by Paul Paulson where he will repair boots, shoes, tin ware and harness. Mr. Paulson is also a good carpenter and we are very glad to welcome him here. We also expect a drug store and it is said a hardware store, in the near future. Miss Inger Wigdal, went to Grand Forks, Thursday evening, returning home Sunday morning. Mrs. Bruce took the train for Grand Forks Friday. Miss Clara Gedestead who is attending school here, spent Sunday with her parents. A. R. Wignes and little Arthur went to Michigan Monday morning. Mrs. G. G. Graham left for Grand Forks Monday evening. Reiten & Ekram are getting their spring stock. Grace Graham spent Tuesday evening with Goldie Murphy. Miss Della Cooper spent Sunday with her parents. May 10, 1901 ------------ The City Election A stranger in the city Monday noticed the number of people on the street at 6 o'clock a.m., and asked if it were the usual custom of the men to get up so early, or was there something unusual happening. Well something did happen, and unusual to a few of the boys. There were two tickets in the field, and one of the closest city elections ever held in Lakota was the result. From the opening to the closing of the polls the war on each side was relentlessly waged, and not until the last three ballots were counted could it be said with any certainty who was elected. It was a friendly contest, no hard feelings remain; no petty squabbles during the day - and this is as it should be. C. I. Libby, D. Hullett and F. A. Rahders, being on both tickets received the full vote, 137. The remainder of the following ticket was elected by from 4 to 11 majority: For Trustees - P. Jorgenson, First ward; T. E. Metcalf, Second ward; C. I. Libby, Third ward. For Clerk - J. T. Austin. For Treasurer - F. A. Rahders. For Assessor - J. A. McDougall. For Marshal - D. H. Hullett. For Justice of the Peace - H. D. Fruit. June 7, 1901 ------------ Bartlett Geo. Fulton is putting a stone foundation under his store and residence. Henry Schroeder came over from Wales this week to visit his mother, Mrs. C. L. Schroeder. Thos. Thorson was in Bartlett Tuesday and Wednesday looking after his farms in this vicinity. The National elevator at this place is being fitted up in good shape and getting ready for the rush this fall. Dick Schroeder and his bride drove over from Wales Monday to visit friends in Bartlett and Lakota for a few days. This season is very much like '91 and we can reasonable expect as large a crop for the conditions certainly warrant it. Armour McDougall was in Bartlett Tuesday and showed the boys how to pitch ball, he can send in the curves all right. The Bartlett boys caught the ball fever at Lakota last Thursday and now plays every night, the little fellows as well as the larger ones. Alex Shores who went to the coast several months ago writes that he longs for North Dakota once more and will soon return to the land he loves. John and Geo. Gilbert started for their homesteads Wednesday to do some breaking. The boys are workers and will make farming a success. J. A. McDougall visits Bartlett quiet often with his trotter and new concord buggy; he is looking after his farms and seeing that the grain is put in right. August 9, 1901 -------------- The summer school in this city opens next Monday. State Superintendent J. M. Devine will be present a part of the first week to discuss educational matters with the teachers. It is possible that Mr. Devine may be persuaded to deliver a popular address some evening when here. Mr. Albert Halverson has leased the Hotel Lakota and took charge yesterday. Mr. Halverson will make many improvements and run a first class $1.00 per day house. Mr. Halverson has had experience in the hotel business and has a host of friends in Nelson County, who wish him success in this new venture. T. W. Baird arrived home from Winnipeg this week. His horse, Priscila, has been entered in seven races so far and got a piece of the money in each of them. Some of the greatest horses in the United States and Canada were at Winnipeg during these races, which goes to show that the Baird horse is a good one. Miss Kathryn C. Lewis, who has been visiting relatives at Adler, during the past year, returned to her home in Syracuse, N. Y., Thursday, after closing a successful term of school at Adler. Miss Lewis has made many friends during her visit and all join in regrets at her departure and well wishes for her future life. D. T. Humphreys, manager at Brocket for F. H. Stoltz, was in the city yesterday on his way to Larimore. Mr. Humphreys will have charge of all the Stoltz interests at Brocket, including the townsite, lumber and coal yards. Mr. Humphreys is a very pleasant gentleman and has had a great deal of experience in various lines in North Dakota. CHURCH SOCIAL IN CLEVELAND TOWNSHIP One of the most pleasant social entertainments ever held in Nelson County, was the one held Wednesday evening at the new home of N. T. Rainsberry, in Cleveland township, under the auspices of the Congregational Ladies Aid society of Cleveland. It was one of those old fashioned church socials where the ladies bring the baskets, loaded with all the good things to eat, and are sold to the highest bidder for cash. Long before dusk, over one hundred and fifty people had assembled in the large new barn on the Rainsberry farm, where seats were provided for all. In one end of the barn a stage had been built and under the direction of Miss Cora Stuart, teacher of the Strangway school, the pupils rendered a program in a highly creditable manner, after which the baskets were auctioned. They all brought good prices and at times the bidding was very spirited. After the sale it was in order for the buyers to hunt up their partners for supper, and a number of introductions were of course, in order. The ladies of the Aid served ice cream, cake and coffee. After supper the Lakota quartette consisting of Messrs. Pinkerton, McDougall, Kellogg and Pettes, entertained the company with several selections. At 12 o'clock the people departed for home, all saying that they were glad they came. The proceeds of the sale of baskets was $40, which will be used for church purposes. Rev. Van Valkenberg, although a newcomer, has made many friends while preaching in Cleveland township. A great deal of credit is due Miss Cora Stuart for the entertainment furnished by her scholars. Among those present from Lakota were: Mr. and Mrs. Pinkerton, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Kellogg, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McDougall, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Kent, Misses Nellie Pettes, Carrie Hensey, Cora Hensey, Mae Baird, Nellie Austin, Mrs. W. H. Hensey, and Messrs. Chas. Pettes, E. C. Olsgard, W. D. Gallup and Alfred Nelson. August 23, 1901 --------------- BARTLETT IN EARLY EIGHTIES "Prune" Davis in Minneapolis Journal Tells of Stirring Times. Bartlett was at its best in the early eighties. It was then a town of 1,069 and if anyone had hinted to the mayor that there might be some people who did not know just where Bartlett was located on the map, an ordinance on compulsory education would have been railroaded through the next meeting of the common council. In Dakota a creek is usually called a river. The good average town takes on the dignity of a city. The mayor of Bartlett in those early days went in for dignity and the belief that right on that location was to be built the Chicago of the northwest. The metropolis of the "empire of No. 1 hard". There were men at Bartlett who knew James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern railroad when he was a steamboat captain on the Red River. One had made the trip on Jim Hill's steamer from Moorhead to Grand Forks. Jim had allowed him to take his trunk on by paying an extra fare. The boat was crowded and space was at a premium. Others had the Great Northern president's acquaintance to the extent that he always knew them when his private car rolled into Bartlett. With such a pull, who was there to say that Bartlett was not to be one of the towns on the Great Northern system? But Bartlett and the Great Northern disagreed. The mayor was furious because the road had decided to adopt a policy that would make Bartlett but an ordinary city. Its shops were to be located at some other point. There was to be no terminal elevators at Bartlett nor any of the things that go to make a town big. An indignation meeting was called. The major explained to the excited gathering that "the star in the crown of the great prairie empire" was to be dimmed; that the dreams of a big inland city which they had cherished would be shattered unless they stood for their rights. He said much more. Other speakers followed. They included the old acquaintances of the man who had run the steamboat and who owned the road. Their indignation was great. One man who knew Hill from way back, declared that had he been able to forsee this sad day he would have given his money to the other steamboat line. The next day the rumors grew blacker. It was learned that four miles down the road a new town was being surveyed. This meant death to Bartlett. Months passed by. The new town which had been named Lakota, after a band of Indians who had inhabited that region, and who were particularly adverse to any manual labor except shooting ducks, began to assume many airs. It needed a new depot and the officials of the road proposed to put the long wooden structure at Bartlett on wheels and move it to Lakota. General Standish was one of the few men at Bartlett who did not come from Canada. He was very much against any plan that erased good towns from a map already printed and in circulation. Back in New York where he came from they had tried to move a depot that way once and an injunction had stopped them. The General did not believe in a government by injunction, but it was anything to save Bartlett. The injunction worked. It was made permanent by the court, and the railroad company was forced to leave the long wooden structure where it stood. Things were lively in Bartlett that day, and the general was the hero. The mayor made a speech in which he tendered the thanks of the "star of the prairie empire" to the general. But the Bill road was building toward the western boundary. Bartlett's ambition was daily growing less. Bartlett is only a wheat market now. In front of the store is a sign about Mr. White and the brand of tobacco he chews. Under it usually sit on a long bench the five philosophers of the town who tell of the days when Bartlett was booming. The station agent who was a young chap in those days, has outgrown the influence of the general's injunction and has married. His children drive the Jersey cow home from the pasture straight through main street. The traveling man who comes to get the grocer's order for molasses and vinegar treats the crowd to nickel cigars and then fades into the distance toward Lakota. It's all up with Bartlett except the wheat, butter and eggs. No wholesale houses, no factories, no railroad shops. But land is going up and the man who came up the Red River on Jim Hill's steamboat is still there. General Standish is running a land office in Grand Forks and the ex-mayor is the proprietor of a "Queen's Own" weekly newspaper in western Canada. Nailed to the old coal shed is a sign board that blossomed in better days for Bartlett. It reads: BARTLETT, METROPOLIS OF WESTERN DAKOTA April 18, 1902 -------------- Julius Sandlie was at Crary last Saturday. Supt. Olsgard has moved into the Bliss residence, for the summer. Ladies' Guild will meet with Mrs. Sheets Thursday, April 24th. J. T. Austin was a business visitor at Lawton Tuesday. J. O'Brien, postmaster at Harristown, was a visitor here Tuesday. Tony LaBrier moved his family out to the farm at Lawton Tuesday. Lyman D. Baird was here looking his farming interests Monday and Tuesday. T. O. Thorson moved to Brocket this week with his family, as his interests there demand his attention. Eugene McDougall of Duluth, Minn., is here visiting his folks and renewing old acquaintances. Emil Olson, one of the boys from Brocket, always welcome at the Herald office, was in town Saturday. E. N. Engesather, cashier of the Brocket State Bank, was in town Tuesday. M. D. Butler, the Brocket druggist passed through town Wednesday, on his way to Devils Lake. J. A. McDougall will have offices next to The Herald in the A. O. U. W. Block. Bert and Ray Campbell left Monday with stock and machinery for their claims near Minot Wednesday. F. Rassmussen left home Wednesday for Glasgow, Montana, to look up a location for a stock ranch. The N. Dak. Mercantile Co. will have something to say to you next week. Watch for their ad. Mr. W. Flanley will spend the summer at Stump Lake, the guest of Harry Eastgate. Dent F. Waugh, of Fargo, the north western representative of the Smith Premier Typewriter Co. was in the city Wednesday. Earl McClue is teaching a three month term of school in district No. 2, Mapes. Earl makes a very typical North Dakota pedagog. Mr. O. W. Murphy, of Petersburg was in the city this week. Mr. Murphy has returned from active farming, but will keep in touch with operation on his farm near Petersburg. The city officials have on their hands this week two stray boys, who have the measles. They are using the engine house as a pest house, and the city justices - have moved. Professor Berger has made Lakota his headquarters, instead of Michigan City. The professor is very successful and points with pride to several very promising musical scholars. G. Sundberg, of Brocket, was in town Wednesday. He put in a local ad for two horses last week and sold them a couple of days later. Herald "Business Pointers" do the work. B. N. Frich disposed of six quarters of Nelson County land Tuesday. Not in a lump, but to four different parties. Mr. J. A. Sonneyson of St. James, Minn., being among the buyers. Mr. C. W. Clausen representing the Lanpher-Finch & Skinner Co. of St. Paul was here Wednesday. Mr. Clausen takes the place of the late C. H. Ronson. Some rascal shot P. Jorgenson's dog, Bruiser, Wednesday eve. Bruiser, contrary to name, never did anyone any harm, and why, except from pure deviltry anyone would shoot him remains a mystery. A Ladies' Sewing or Aid Society has been organized in Illinois township. The purpose is to provide funds for preaching services which will be held in schoolhouse No. 2 twice each month. The first meeting of the society will be held April 30th, at the residence of Mrs. R. Rasmussen.