Billings County (Includes Slope County) Marmarth Mail - 1913 - 1915 Extracted and contributed by Trudy Mckean, NDGenWeb Coordinator for Slope County. ************************************************************************ 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) 1999 Trudy McKean Excerpts of birth, death, marriage, and miscellaneous announcements from The Marmarth Mail, Billings County, ND Volume V1, No. 4, January 3, 1913 through Volume IX, No. 4, December 31, 1915. Some parts of the microfilm were too difficult to read or completely illegible, therefore, this does not necessarily include all such announcements. Volume VI, No. 4, January 3, 1913 Wm. Connolly, Formerly of Our Village One of the Unfortunates to Loose Life In Sterling Hotel Fire. New Year's morning at about 4 o'clock fire broke out in the Sterling Hotel at Bowman and although the fire company and entire village responded to the call and the Company is reported to have done heroic work, the flames quickly consumed the hotel, Lincoln & Lincoln land office, the barber shop next to the hotel, and café next to it. Two young men, Wm. Connolly, formerly of our village, and Merritt McVhee, son of one of Bowman's old-timers, lost their lives, and many others had narrow escapes. The hotel was 140 feet long with a long narrow hall extending the full length of the second floor, which made an ideal draft for the flames. Mr. Connolley was sleeping with his brother Tom, whom he was visiting, and woke up at the alarm and also woke Tom. They made arrangements to climb out the window, Tom going first. In the meantime, "Bill" evidently lost his bearings and wondered into the treacherous hall where he as overcome by the flames, and suffocated. Tom went back into the building and found his lifeless remains in the hall, and got them out before they were burned. About the same thing happened with young McVhee except that he was driven the full length of the hall by the flames and could not be found until after the fire, when his body with serious burns about the face was found under a bath tub at the rear end of the hall. Bill Connolly was a genteel and generous young man of the old Scotch characteristics. He was well liked by those who knew him and his many friends are greatly grieves at his untimely death. The financial loss of the fire will amount close to $20,000. Volume VI, No. 8, January 31, 1913 Medora N.D. Jan 27. Herbert Glass, who has served one year in the Jamestown jail, for violation of the prohibition having been sent from Billings county, has been brought back here charged with being implicated in the murder of Thomas Corcoran at Marmarth in September, 1911. This is the murder for which Thomas Carberry is now serving a thirty-year sentence in the Bismarck Penitentiary. The people of Alpha and vicinity join in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Swigert a happy and prosperous life. John Swigert gave his wedding dance after the basket social Friday night to a large crowd and a good time was reported. Volume VI, No. 9, February 7, 1913 Edward Simpkins, aged two years old, died last week and funeral services were held at the Congregational church Sunday morning by Rev. Bennett. The little body was taken to the Simkins homestead northeast of town for interment. Volume VI, No. 11, February 21, 1913 Carroll-Oestreich Nuptials Last Saturday afternoon at Bowman occurred the marriage of Frank Oestreich and Mrs. Carroll. He ceremony was performed by Judge Diehl; Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Spry acted as witnesses. It had been suspected for some time just past that Frank contemplated a move like this but by clever maneuvering he managed to keep the exact date completed covered with his hat. Neighter of the contracting parties need much introduction to the citizens of this territory. Suffice it to say that the bride has been teaching the Beaver school for the past two terms and that all Beaver Creek school ma'ams must come well qualified; in addition to her professional merits she is held in high esteem. Frank is a thrifty and successful farmer being known as the Potato Baron of the entire south country and among other accomplishments is a slide trombone artist. The Mail joins with numerous friends and extends congratulations. Volume VI, No. 13, March 7, 1913 A.H. Lytle Was Killed at Beach Beach, N.D., March 4. A.H. Lytle, one of the prominent citizens and great dealers of this was instantly killed **** day. ********, when an automobile that he was driving struck ******* the road and turner over, pinning him underneath the machine, the steering wheel crushing in his chest. Robert Wand and M. D. Sarver who were with him were thrown some distance but escaped without serious injuries. Mr. Lytle was married and is survived by a wife and two children. Volume VI, No. 14, March 14, 1913 The Mail failed to learn of the arrival of a bouncing boy at the cottage home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Morris last week, but he is there just the same and Bill is stepping high, wide and handsome. Volume VI, No. 20, April 25, 1913 The bridal couple, Mr. and Mrs. Bordwell, returned from their Twin City trip the first of the week. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Laurie Saturday a baby boy. Naturally Albert has been the most important individual in town all week. Volume VI, No. 21, Friday, May 2, 1913 Hirschfeldt-Batson Married at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Dawson, on Railroad Avenue, Saturday evening, April 26, 1913; Charles A. Batson and Miss Ella Hirschfeldt, both of Marmarth, the Rev. Father Bacher of Bowman, N.D. officiating. Miss Hirschfelt was attended by Miss Della Downey as bridesmaid and Thos. J. Scanlon, Car Foreman, at Marmarth, acted as best man. Mrs. Dawson served the wedding party with an elegant supper, and after a pleasant evening spent in story and song, the guests departed, hoping to attend many more such weddings as this one. Miss Hirschfeldt is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hirschfeldt, prominent farmers living west of Marmarth and is a popular young lady among her many acquaintances. Mr. Batson is air brake repair man at the Marmarth car shops and a prominent member of the Brotherhood of Railway Car Men of America. As a token of the esteem in which the young couple are held by the members of the "Rep" Track force this company of men presented them with the complete furnishings for their kitchen, including kitchen stove, cooking utensils, wash boiler, silver knives and forks, etc. The happy couple will reside on Railroad Avenue, where they will be May and Mrs. Batson live long at home to their friends after May 1st be prosperous and die happy is the wishes of their many friends. Patrick Neville, who homesteaded in the Sunny Slope country, and who is the father of our townsman, Ed. Neville, died at the home of his son Tuesday morning. Mr. Neville had been confined to his bed for several months and was slowly succumbing to the inevitable when the end came Tuesday morning. Ed, who works on the Rep track, was at work that night, and had made a trip over a little before the end and found his father resting comfortable. However, he had only left a short time when the end came. Mrs. Overacker had been in constant attendance upon Mr. Neville for the past few months. The remains were taken to Sauk Center, Minn,., for burial. Volume VI, No. 22, May 9, 1913 Little Phyllis West is Dead (article is illegible) Volume VI, No. 23, May 16, 1913 We received a wireless recently to the effect that a son and hair lately arrived at their new home to gladden the hearts of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Upland. Congratulations, Gunder, old boy. Last week a baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hoops. Last Tuesday a baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dembucks. Volume VI, No. 27, June 13, 1913 Mr. Ed Boyd attended the Breitung and Byerly wedding at Bowman Monday. From Bowman Pioneer: Miss Doris E. Bigham of this city and Glen D. Judkins of Rhame, N.D. were married at the home of the brides parents at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Rev. Dickey of Reeder performed the ceremony, the ring service being used. The wedding was a quiet one, only a few friends and relatives being present. Mr. Judkins will leave later in the summer for his claim. We join their many friends in wishing them a happy wedded life. Scranton Register. Mr. S. Correll returned home from Michigan Monday bringing a bride with him. "Welcome." The Charivari that was planned for Mr. and Mrs. Correll Wednesday night was postponed until Thursday night on account of the storm. Volume VI, No. 28, June 20, 1913 Paul Byington and Clara Shields slipped one over on the home folks and come home Wednesday a wedded couple, but they were seen to get off of No. 17 and hit the high places for her brothers home, Harry Shields. But they received their usual charivari and all the folks were treated to cigars. (Ladies and all.) A little child arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fulks Monday last. Mother and child are doing well and J.W. is as pleased as a little boy with his first pan of brass tipped boots. Volume VI, No. 29, June 27, 1913 Mrs. Anna Rustad and Willis M. Wise journeyed to the county seat, Wednesday last, and were united in the holy bonds of wedlock. Mr. and Mrs. Kulas accompanied them as witnesses. Ye correspondent join their numerous friends in wishing them joy and unalloyed happiness in their journey down life's highway. Volume VI, No. 30, July 4, 1913 Mrs. Florence Proctor, mother of H.E. Proctor of our city, passed away at the local hospital Tuesday night. Mrs. Proctor's former home was in Litchfield, Minn., but she has spent considerable time of the past couple years with her son H.E. on his homestead in Montana. She has been ailing for several months and was taken to Rochester by her son some months ago, where she was operated upon, but without success. There are two sons and one daughter to mourn the loss of their mother, they being Mrs. M.E. Wheeler of Baker, Montana, Charles of Glendive, Montana, and Hiram of our city. The remains were taken to Litchfield Wednesday, for interment. Miss Birdie L. Jackson of Stowers, N.D., and Geo Schlong, mostly of Marmarth, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jackson of Stowers at high noon on the 28th day of June by Rev. Erickson. Grover Thielen of our village acted as best man, and Miss Gertrude Jackson attended the bride. The happy couple boarded the train at Lemmon, where they were given a shower of rice, and went to Seattle for their honeymoon trip. They returned to Marmarth this week, and it is expected they will make their home here. Volume VI, No. 34, August 1, 1913 The Mail failed to receive notice of the recent marriage of Miss Alta Connor and Will Harper, which occurred at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Connor. Rev. Jones of our village performing the ceremony. The happy couple are making their home eon the homestead of the bride near Mound. Volume VI, No. 35, August 8, 1913 Sad Fatality at Baker Sunday John Nelson Seized With Cramps While Bathing with Friends in Baker Lake A fatality occurred at Baker last Sunday, John Nelson, a resident of that place being the victim. With a party among whom were his brother-in-law, G.E. Hough of Baker, and at the latter's brother, D.J. Hough of this place, Nelson was bathing in Baker lake when he was seized with cramps in his arms and drowned before assistance could reach him. The fatality occurred at five o'clock in the afternoon and the water was dragged for the body until eleven o'clock, but without success. Search was resumed at three o'clock the following morning but it was not until 11 that the body was recovered. Deceased was a single man, thirty years of age, his only relatives in this section being his sister and brother-in0law, Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Hough, of Baker. The remains were shipped to Yankton, South Dakota, for internment. Volume VI, No. 37, August 22, 1913 Bodies of Medora Couple Recovered From the Swollen Stream Near that City. Medora, N.D., Aug. 19 - The bodies of Leo Hart and wife, who were drowned in Davis creek, a small stream four miles south of here, have been recovered. They had gone to the McGregor ranch and had to ford the stream which had been swollen from recent rains. Hart was for years assistant cashier of the bank here and his wife was the daughter of J.A. McGregor, formerly county auditor. Mr. Hart was well known to a number of our people, who have had business to transact at the county seat. Volume VI, No. 42, September 19, 1913 Horrible Tragedy At Ostrander's Two Little Girls Drown in Rain Barrel While Father is Plowing in he Fields and Mother is Digging Potatoes for Supper (rest of article is illegible) Volume VI, No. 45, October 3, 1913 P.I. DeLange Passes Away President and organizer of Farm's State Bank Succumbed to Final Illness Monday Morning (remainder of article is illegible) The remains of P.I. Delange were accompanied to Cresco, Iowa, by Miss Claire and Frank DeLange, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Delange of Marmarth and Mr. and Mrs. John Cooley of McLaughlin. Mrs. DeLange was too feeble to make the trip and she was attended at home by Miss Mayme DeLange and Mr. and Mrs. Comstock. Volume VII, No. ? January ??? A Sheep Herder Died on Range Wm. Flood, Herding for W.R. Barber Was Found on Range in Dying 'condition Marmarth Couple are Married at Bowman John H. Sch*** and Lucy M. Wymore both of this place were quietly married last Tuesday morning at Bowman, the ceremony being performed by ******** Judge Diehl in the presence of Mrs. W. W. Wymore, mother of the bridge and Charles E. Myers, a friend of the contracting parties. The happy couple returned from Bowman on No. ? Tuesday evening and are now at home in Marmarth. The newlyweds met with the usual serenading at the hands of the younger generations. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kraus are the happy parents of a baby boy, born December 29th, 1913. Totten-Hammer Father-in-Law Performs the Ceremony and Groom Will Write It Up From the Yellowstone Journal. Talking about keeping things in the family George A. Totten, Sr. editor of the Bowman (N.D.) Citizen and his son, George A. Totten, Jr. co-publisher of that paper are hard to beat. The elder Mr. Totten, who gained notoriety through the fact that he had five libel suits started against him at one time thought they were finally dismissed, is also a minister of the gospel. He and his wife and son, together with latter's fiancée, Miss Wilhelmina Hammer, of Bowman, were stopping at the Olive hotel Wednesday when the son and the girl decided they wished to be married. The father consented and prepared to perform the ceremony himself. As this left but one party, Mrs. Totten as witness, the janitor of the Olive was called up, on the pretext that a trivial repair was required in the room occupied by the party. He was then held as the necessary second witness. The ceremony performed, no one was the wiser as the janitor would not open his mouth having evidently been well tipped. The part left on No. 18 yesterday afternoon for Bowman, N.D. where they will continue to keep things in the family, as the son will write up his own wedding and publish it in the family paper, the father having done his part as minister. Volume VII, No. 6, January 16, 1914 Card of Thanks We desire to extend our sincere thanks to the Carmen and the kind neighbors and friends who assisted us at the death and burial of our beloved little daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Felix Sevnants. Volume VII, No. 7, January 23, 1914 Frank Mielkie, who has been wearing a face full of whiskers all winter long has had them amputated on account of a big baby boy that came to his place this noon. Frank is the happiest carpenter in town today. Volume VII, No. 8, January 30, 1914 Clyde Huff was Buried Yesterday Had Suffered for Many Months from Cancer, and Was Operated Upon Recently (remainder of article illegible) Volume VII, No 10, February 6, 1914 Mr. and Mrs. Roy Goodwin are the proud parents of a nice baby girl. **** Newell, one of the early settlers in the Mound neighborhood died in his home near Mound Tuesday after a lingering illness, and service were held at the home Wednesday evening by Rev. Brindley of Marmarth. The residents of the Mound neighborhood set an example of the Marmarth people on this occasion *** about forty of them paid homage to this aged pioneer, by attending the services. Undertaker Gibbs presented the body for shipment, and it was shipped back to his old home in Amboy, Minn., for interment. February 20, 1914 Word was received this week by H.L. Kelly that E. S. Jernigan who had a rather checkered career in our village and who later went to Montana, had died on Christmas day. Mr. Kelly said that Jernigan had located in Plentywood, Montana, but his health failed him and Mrs. Jernigan took him to Arizona, but no benefit resulted, and he was brought back to Minnesota where he died. February 27, 1914 Grave Accusation Made by a Girl J.O. Hansel of Rainy Butte Arrested by U.S. Marshal Shea Charger With Violation of White Slave Act. Dickinson, N.D., Feb 25. U.S. Marshal Shea Wednesday arrested J.O. Hansel at New England, on a charge of the Mann act. Hansel was charged with bringing Iva Patterson, under eighteen, from Maryland last spring and keeping her for immoral purposes at his farm at Rainy Butte, and also of bringing the girl from Miles City, Mont., to Dickinson, on February 4th. The girl has made a sworn statement which reveals a revolting state of affairs. Hansel, who has a wife and children, was taken before U.S. Commissioner Everett in Dickinson, last evening and placed under a fifteen hundred dollar bond to appear on March 2. Volume VII, March ? , 1914 Pioneer Jurist Takes His Life Otto Boyeson, Former Bowman County Judge, Suicide at Glasgow, Mont. - Cause of Act Unknown. Glasgow, Mont., March 2 Judge Otto Boyeson, formerly county judge of Bowman County, North Dakota, having been appointed when that county was first organized over seven years ago, and who just went out of office a trifle over a year ago, committed suicide by shooting in his room at a hotel here. No motive is known for the rash act. Judge Boyeson had an extensive acquaintance over North Dakota, as at one time he was secretary of the county judges' association in that state, and during Cleveland's administration he was consul to Norway. When Bowman county was organized in the spring of 1907, Mr. Boyeson was appointed county Judge by Governor Burke of North Dakota and he held office there for six years. He came here a short time ago to engage in the practice of law. March 13, 1914 Shanahan Bros. Under Arrest; Rape is Charge Much Indignation Has Been Aroused in Marmarth Over the Dastardly Crime Charged to Them (Most of Article is illegible) April 3, 1914 To Be Wedded on April Fifteenth Dr. F. A. Bordwell of Our Village and Miss Clara Conway of Stillwater, Minn. To be Joined in Wedlock (Balance of article is illegible) Obituary Mrs. C. B. Ruble died at her home twelve miles north of Rhame, Saturday, March 21st at 9:30 a.m. after an illness of four months, with cancer of the bowels. Mrs. Ruble, formerly Miss Anna ???, was born in Hammond, Minn., April 18th, 1880, and was educated in he Rochester, Minn., schools. In 1905 she went to Douglas, N.D. and filed on and proved up on a homestead, coming to Rhame in 1908. January 7th, 1909, she was married to Clarence B. Ruble, at the Catholic church, their marriage being the first to occur in Rhame. Since their marriage they have resided on their farm north of Rhame. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her loss, her mother, Mrs. ??? of St. Paul,; and three sisters, Mrs. J. H. Harrison, of Rochester, Minn., Mrs. B. L. English of Mankato, Minn., and Miss Ella Mich of St. Paul, and two brothers, H. J. Mich., of Minneapolis and Dr. R. Mich of St. Paul. The funeral was held at the Catholic church in Rhame Monday morning, and he body taken on the afternoon train to Minneapolis to be laid to rest beside that of her father in St. Mary's cemetery. She was conscious to the last and asked for her loved ones, most of whom were with her to the end. Mrs. Ruble was a woman who will ever be remember for her goodness and thoughtfulness of others. She was always willing and anxious to do the best she could for all, especially those who were sick or in trouble. The bereaved relatives are not at home in their grief, as the many friends of the deceased are mourning with them. Mr. Rule, Mrs. Mich, Miss Ella Mich and Mrs. English accompanied the body to Minneapolis. Those acting as pall bearers were Lee and Bud Conner, Tim Conway, Harry Quillan, Geo. W. Johansson and Lew Hamersly. Jack O'Brien died Suddenly Passed Away Tuesday Morning After Being Confined to His Room for Two Days Jack O'Brien, well known to almost everyone in our village and who has been here since the early days, passed away Tuesday morning. Jack was a man, who generally minded his own business and paid his own way. He left no relatives that are known, and so far as the Mail is able to ascertain he left no property. He was born in Pennsylvania and had mastered the plumbing trade in his younger days, but during his residence in Marmarth he had for the most part done lighter work such as herding sheep, odd jobs around town, nursing and janitor work. Jack had been at work as janitor of the Allison and Barber blocks for the past six months. His death was the result of one of his periodical bouts with old John Barleycorn, which left Jack in such shape that he was taken to the hospital Monday morning. That afternoon the continued gnawing at his vitals was too severe, and in this enfeebled condition he got up from his cot and managed to secure a bottle of nitric acid which he drank, and which resulted in his death Tuesday morning. He was buried in the village cemetery that afternoon. Volume VII, No. 25, May 25, 1914 Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Crow are the proud parents of a baby boy. Rev. and Mrs. Brandley are the proud parents of a baby girl that arrived Tuesday morning. June 1912, 1914 A June Wedding The Mail takes pleasure in announcing the approaching marriage of Miss Marie Beard, of Regent, and Mr. Leroy Carter, of our village, which will take place at the home of the bride's parents near Grand Forks on Monday, June 22. Miss Beard has been teaching in the public schools of Regent for the past two years, and has been the recipient of several showers, of w which the editor of the times writes as follows: "Miss Marie Beard has been the recipient of two good showers this week. The Wide-a-wakes gave her a chafing dish Tuesday evening at the home of F.D. Herholdt and on Wednesday evening the married ladies of the city gathered at the home of J. P. Nelson and gave her a percolator all of which means that some time this month she will become Mrs. Leroy Carter and will live at Marmarth. Miss Beard has taught in the schools from the very beginning and will be missed greatly as she is deservedly popular because of the high quality of her work in the school, church and community. Mr. Carter, who was assistant cashier in the Citizens State Bank here for some time and is now one of the leading merchants of Marmarth is to be congratulated." The young couple will go to Duluth and from there expect to take boat trip down the Lakes to Chicago from where they will return home and take up their residence in the Bond Cottage. Volume VII, No. 27, June 12, 1914 Announcements are being received of the wedding of Miss Caroline Nevada Flint of Pierpont, S. Dak., and Marvin A. Tripp, of our village, which occurred at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Flint, on Wednesday, the tenth of June. The Mail extends congratulations. Volume VII, No. 29, June 26, 1914 A very pleasant affair occurred at the residence of Superintendent E. H. Stickney of Ninth Avenue North on Wednesday evening when Rev. John S. Rood, pastor of the Congregational church at Mound, and Miss Zillah B. Mumby of Marmarth were united in married. (Rest of article is difficult to read). Volume VII, No. ?, July 10, 1914 Married, at Minneapolis Sunday, July 5, Miss Reah Hanson and Mr. Oscar Taylor, both highly respected young people of Marmarth. Miss Hanson has held several responsible positions in Marmarth, and is well known to every one. Mr. Taylor is one of Marmarth's Tallow Pots, and is one of the most popular and best like young men in town. They will enjoy their honeymoon in the south and then got to Garrison, S.D., from there they will return home. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Carter arrived home from their honeymoon in time to take in the big celebration. After the wedding, they went to Duluth, where they called upon the Bonds. From there they went to Winnipeg and back to the Twin Cities. They are now at home to their friends in the Bond bungalo. Mr. Carter says they had the pleasure of witnessing four ball games in which the Professor participated. In one of them Bond tied up the score for his team mates in the eight with a two bagger to the fence, and the in the tenth, when he came to bat, the entire grandstand full of people raised up in one mass and implored the Professor to make another two bagger which he did, winning the game. Volume VII, No. 40, August 7, 1914 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Edleman are the happy parents of a baby girl, which recently came to their home. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Niccum are the proud parents of a baby boy which recently came to their Montana homestead. Volume VII, No. 42, September 25, 1914 Billings Co. Farmer Commits Suicide Amidon, N.D. September 23. Hanging from a rafter in his barn the lifeless body of John Bohlken, one of the pioneer farmers of the Purcell district was found at an early hour Wednesday morning by members of h is family. The deceased had been in ill health for about four months, and on the afternoon preceding his death, he had been in great misery; according to the story told by him family. A neighbor was summoned and the deceased was taken to New England where temporary relief was administered by a surgeon an don returning home that evening he seemed to be n the best of spirits. A recurrence of the suffering during the night, prompted him to seek relief in death, and going out to the barn he ended his life by hanging. The body was found shortly after midnight by his family who had missed him from his accustomed room. The deceased was about seventy years of age and is survived by a wife and three children, all of whom were living at the time. Volume VII, No. 43, October 2, 1914 Thompson-Carter Married at Springfield, Illinois September 26 at 10:00 A.M. Miss Lola Thompson of Springfield, and Mr. **** Carter of Marmarth, North Dakota. (Balance of article is illegible) Volume VII, No. 44, October 9, 1914 The Passing of C.A. Ballinger Former Forest Supervisor, Enroute Home from Texas, a Suicide in Deadwood Hotel. (Balance of article is illegible.) Both cards announcing the arrival of Ross Armstrong Jamieson have been received by the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jamieson of our village this week. Ross Armstrong made his arrival on the 6th day of this month and tipped the scales at 8 1/2 pounds. Mrs. Jamieson has been at the home of her parents at Oriska during her confinement; and Charles, who has been working at the Carter Store, was about the happiest man we have ever seen when he learned the good news. Volume VII, No. 50, November 20, 1914 Card of Thanks We desire to publicly express our gratitude toward those who extended help and sympathy during our late bereavement in the loss of our little one. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Edelman Mr. and Mrs. Simpkins are the proud parents of a laughing baby boy which came to add mirth and *** to their home last week. Volume VII, No. 52, December 4, 1914 Mrs. P.I. DeLange The funeral of Mrs. P.I. DeLange was held at the home last week Friday, after which the remains were taken to **** for interment, *balance of article is illegible) Volume VIII, No. 5, January 8, 1915 Hon. J.E. Phelan is Wedded to Mrs. Frances Cochrane George Gordhamer Married Bowman Pioneer. George S. Gordhamer and bride arrived here the first of the week from Kirkhoven, Minn., and are getting settled in their new home in Sunnyside. On Monday, Mr. Gordhamer was united in married to Miss Margaret, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. Domsival, at Kirkhoven, Minn. This was his former home and the young people have been acquainted for years. Mr. Gordhamer has been a resident of the county for several years, having a homestead near Concord. At the last election he was elected register of deeds of Bowman county and will assume the duties of that office the first of the week. We take pleasure in welcoming Mr. and Mrs. Gordhamer to Bowman, the best town on the map. Volume VIII, No. 9, February 4, 1915 The Mail has just learned that a big fat baby girl came to brighten the home of Mr. and Mr. I.F. Duncan, who live up the Beaver, two weeks ago. Volume VIII, No. 10, February 12, 1915 Death Of Mrs. Liles The news of the sudden death Sunday evening of Mrs. Ruby Pearl Liles came as a distinct shock to the people of Minnewaukan, and has cast a gloom over the entire neighborhood. Seldom has it been The Siftings' duty to record so sudden a death. Her illness was of brief duration, less than forty eight hours seemingly with us today, active in life's round of duty and love, but gone tomorrow. Deceased was seized with an acute attack of peritonitis Friday night about ten o'clock, and her condition grew steadily worse until the end came at about the same hour Sunday night. Everything that medical skill could accomplish was done for the patient sufferer, but the odds seemed to have been against her from the start, and she was unable to rally sufficiently to pass the danger point and sank into unconsciousness early Sunday evening. Minnewaukan, N.D. Siftings. Mrs. Liles was formerly Mrs. Frank Gibbs, and was a resident of our village several years ago. Volume VIII, No. 11, February 19, 1915 McNamara-Sult Miss Loretta McNamara of Vancouver, B.C., and Mr. Clyde Sult of Marmarth, were united in marriage at Miles City, Montana, Tuesday, returning to Marmarth on No. 16 Wednesday morning. The bridge is a talented young lady of Vancouver, and was formerly a resident of Iowa, having spent on winter season in Marmarth some five years ago. Mr. Sult is a successful ranchman who has one of the best equipped river ranches in this section of the state, located about 10 miles north of Marmarth. The happy couple will make their home on the G.H. ranch where they will be at home to their friends. Here's success to them. We failed to record in last weeks issue the demise of our friends and neighbor, Chas. Delahunt, while at the Effingham, Illinois, hospital where he had but recently submitted to an operation on an ulcerated stomach. The attending physicians held out no hopes for his recovery from the time of his operation, and his family and near relatives were in attendance during his last hours. Mr. Delahunt came to this locality six years ago, and with his wife and two children partook of the lights and shadows of western homestead life. He was a good friend and neighbor, and the whole community will miss him. It is not likely that Mrs. Delahunt and children will return, but we have not heard what disposition will Volume VIII, No. 16, March 26, 1915 A baby was born this week to Mr. and Mrs. File who live with S. Mullin on his Beaver Creek ranch. Volume VIII, No. 17, April 2, 1915 Mrs. V. E. Freemore is Dead A telegram was received this forenoon announcing the death of Mrs. V.E. Freemore at the Hanover hospital in Milwaukee. Mrs. Freemore was one of the most respected and highly appreciated women in our city and her death will be mourned by the entire populace. Mr. Freemore was on the way to Milwaukee at the time of her death, and her sister, Mrs. McCarthy, is leaving on No. 18 this afternoon to be in attendance at the funeral and interment. Mrs. Freemore was a prominent member of the Congregational Ladies Aid and the Ladies Literary Club, both of which organizations are sending floral tributes. She leaves her husband and little daughter Verna, besides her parents, sisters and brothers, to mourn her death. Volume VIII, No. 18, April 9, 1915 Mr. and Mrs. Johnson Reach Home (Fro the Pomeroy` Volume VIII, No. 23, May 14, 1915 Emil Kapushat sprung a complete surprise on his many friends and neighbors by forsaking his calm and peaceful life of single blessedness and entering into a life of wedded bliss. Everybody who knew Emil had taken it for granted that he had forsworn all companionship with the gentler sex and resigned himself to keeping bachelor's hall. But his horoscope was written differently. Last week Wednesday he made an unostentatious trip to the county seat and while there was joined in wedlock to Miss A. Patzke, of Racine, Wis. Judge Diehl performing the ceremony. The bride is a lady of refined and pleasing personality and is an old friend of the man whom she has honored. Mr. Kapuschat is one of the substantial farmers of this vicinity and was recently elected to the position of township supervisor. Ye correspondent joins the groom's many friends in wishing him and the lady of his choice many happy years of wedded life. Volume VIII, No., 25, May 28, 1915 Austin Guilty of Manslaughter Was Given sentence of One Year in County Jail at Amidon for Taking Life of Russian Homesteader Many will be sorry to hear of the death of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Jacobson which occurred last Tuesday. They have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire neighborhood. Lloyd Kennedy Killed at Fargo Former Resident of Marmarth, and One Time Call boy for the Milwaukee at this Terminal, was Fatally Injured While Watching Ball Game Sylvester Acquitted of Wife Murder Charge Dickinson, N.D., May 26, Passenger conductor Charles W. Sylvester was acquitted today by the jury on the charge of shooting his wife on February 5, last. The jury was out but an hour. It took four days to try the case. Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Williston, Wednesday at the Talcott home, a bouncing baby girl. Mr. Willison is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Talcott and they are in the ranching business down on the Box Elder. Volume VIII, No. 27, June 11, 1915 Killed in Coal Mine Slope County News. T. J. Meeker, who lived near Giese, was killed in a coal mine near that place last Saturday afternoon, when a bank caved in, burying him under tons of dirt and coal. The community was greatly shocked to learn of the death of this respected citizen. He leaves a son, who lived with his father on the farm in the country west of Amidon. Volume VIII, No. 28, June 18, 1915 Ms. Daisey Wyman and Mr. Alvin Goplin were united in marriage at Bowman by Rev. Prior Wednesday afternoon. They will make a short visit with Alvin's people at Hayes and then return to Marmarth where they will make their future home. Mrs. Wyman has been a valued member of the teachers' corps of our village for the past three years and Mr. Goplin has been employed here in various positions for several years. Both are highly esteemed young people and the Mail extends its heartiest felicitations. Volume VIII, No. 29, June 25, 1915 News has been received to the sad death of Mrs. Geo. Pike formerly of this place and for the past year, a resident of Sioux Falls, S. Dak. Mrs. Pike was in a hospital at Sioux Falls undergoing an operation and passed away last Friday. Interment was made Sunday at Sioux Falls. The deceased leaves to mourn her death, her husband, Geo Pike of Mound, and three children, Mable, Helen and Daniel. Their many friends extend their sympathy in their sad bereavement. Volume VIII, No. 32, July 16, 1915 Pete Anderson is Drowned in River Attempts to Ford River in Face of Advice to Stay Out and Meets Death, While Horse and Dog Swim to Safety Pete Anderson, a ranch hand, who has been working for C.A. Brown for the past couple years, went to his death in the Little Missouri River just before noon today when he attempted to ford it at the Second Street ford in the face of advice to stay out. He had been up town and had been drinking, and decided to start home about eleven o'clock. He was a horse-back and had his dog with him. When he arrived at the ford, he was accosted by C.P. Brownlee, who had just walked down to the river to see how high the water was. Mr. Brownlee asked Anderson if he intended to ford and the answer was, "Yes". Mr. Brownlee assured Pete that the water was in a dangerous condition and that it was not safe, stating that it was much higher than on the day Everett Stuart lost his horse and came to near losing his life. However, this advice did not influence Anderson in the least and he answered by saying that, "I will ford the or drown in the attempt." The horse did not want to go into the water but Pete put the spurs to the animal and forced it in, his dog following a trifle up stream. When about one-third the way across, the horse seemed to give out and started straight down stream with the result that horse and rider were soon enmeshed in the cable and drift that has been across the river since the ferry went out, and they went down out of sight under the load of drift hanging to the ferry cable. Mr. Brownlee says that they were under this drift for a matter of several minutes, but the horse soon came up below the cable and managed to swim to the opposite shore. Anderson's body never again came into sight and Mr. Brownlee immediately spread the alarm, but there was nothing that could be done and the body is still somewhere in the Little Missouri River. There was some idea that the body had lodged against the drift and was still entangled in the drift and cable, and a boat was secured and launched with the purpose of examining the cable, but the current was so strong that it was impossible to handle it the least distance from shore and the effort was given up. Volume VIII, No. 33, July 23, 1915 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davis, who were married at Miles City several weeks ago, are keeping house in the Dr. Schultz residence on River Street. Volume VIII, No. 34, July 30, 1915 Married, at Baker, Sunday, Miss Bertha Perglar until recently of Chicago, and Theodore Bruha of Marmarth. Miss Perglar came out from Chicago recently and filed on a homestead on the Upper Cannon Ball over in Montana, and the happy couple will reside thereon. Theodore has accumulated quite a bunch of stock, which he will run in the Cannon Ball breaks. The happy couple were tendered a wedding dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Stowe. Volume VIII, No. 35, August 6, 1915 In Memorium Alice Irene and Maud Elizabeth Willis, whose death by drowning occurred July 24, were born in Soldier's Grove, Wis. Alice Irene on September 5, 1902, Maud Elizabeth May 16, 1905. The greater part of their short lives has been spent in Mound, N.D., they having come with their parents in the spring of 1907. There were members of a Missouri Band in the Lyle Pres. Church, Maudie being president and Irene secretary, offices they filled with all the dignity and faithfullness of mature years. Visitors at the meeting of the Band were always pleased at the promptness with which the little President presided. They were members of the Sabbath School from its organization in the spring of 1908. Made was in the First Year Junior Grade, and Irene in the Third Year, having passed through all the grades from Beginners. They were nearly always present and could be depended upon to take any part asked of them. We recall how on Children's Day only a few weeks ago in taking part in the program Maudie repeated a part of the scripture read at her funeral, Mark 10-14. In the Sabbath School as elsewhere "they will be missed because their seats will be empty." They were favorites with their companions and fond of their playmates, but more especially attached to each other. They were seldom apart and their names were rarely spoken separately by outside friends, and who shall say it was not this attachment that made Irene when she saw the water had covered Maudie forget self and all danger in her attempt to rescue her, even preferring death with her than life without her. We not only sympathize with the stricken family but many feel a personal loss. The members of the Star Mission Band to which the girls belonged, dressed in white, acted as honorary pall-bearers at the funeral, scattering flowers in the grave. Irene and Maudie were laid away with many tears in the new cemetery near the church lying side by side in one grave. "They were lovely and pleasant in their lives and in their death they were not divided." The friends who came from a distance to attend the funeral were Bertha Smith and Leroy Smith from Soldiers Grove, Wis., and Henry Willis from Indiana. Leslie Austin Marries Dickinson, N.D., Aug. 4 - Leslie Austin, 20 years old, of Slope county, son of a wealthy sheep grower, was prevented from marrying Miss Edna Parker in North Dakota, his parents objecting, but the young couple went to Glendive, Mont., today and were married in Mayor Barker's office. Card of Thanks Words fail us when we try to express our sincere gratitude toward our many friends and especially our kind neighbors, who help bear our burdens during this, our saddest hour of grief. We wish also to thank the many society and friends for their beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mr. W. H. Willis and family. Marmarth friends of Miss Gertrude Aylmer and Mr. E. J. Watson will be pleased to learn that they were united in marriage at Bowman Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Watson has been a trusted employee of the Western Lumber & Grain Company for a number of years, and both of the young people are highly honored at Bowman and by their many Marmarth friends as well. Volume VIII, No. 48, August 27, 1915 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Seaman, last week, a 10 1/2 lb. Girl, and a few nights after that "Grandpa" Witherall went out to the Gun Traps and "hung" it on to Ed. Niccum one of the most auspicious trap shooters in Marmarth. Guess Grandpa was feeling pretty good, eh! Volume VIII, No. 40, September 10, 1915 Timm-Lasota Miss Hilda Timm, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Timm of Yule, and Mrs. Alex Lasota were united in marriage at the spacious farm home of the Horse Shoe Bend Ranch Wednesday noon. Miss Timm is well known in Marmarth, and is popular where she is known. Mr. Lasota has been in the country for many years, and is well-known as a hard-working young man, at present in the employ of the Billings County Land and Live Stock Co. Wednesday evening a big wedding dance was given in the Alpha hall in honor of the occasion. Volume VIII, No. 41, September 17, 1915 A letter from Leonard Aaserud of Portland, N.D., brings the information that Mrs. O.G. Evju, who in former years in company with her husband, homesteaded in the Sunny Slope district, died at her home in Portland Thursday night, September 2. Mrs. Evju was well-known to the early homesteaders of Sunny Slope, all of whom will be grieved to learn of her death. Mr. Aaserud says threshing is on up there and the yield is good. A Silver Wedding Celebration Last Saturday night, September 11, was the twenty-fifth anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Cleveland and a very pleasant time was enjoyed at the home of their eldest son Darius, six miles southwest of Marmarth. About thirty people were present and wished them many more happy years of wedded life. There were also a goodly number of beautiful wedding gifts. The evening was opened by an old-fashioned square dance led by George and his wife, who were just as spry as when they led the wedding dance twenty-five years ago. Dancing proceeded until some one said "partners for supper," and say, you just should have seen them eat! After everybody had said "nuff" and the fiddler had taken a smoke, they "danced allnight till broad day light," and then promising to come and dance at their golden wedding, the party led themselves home, thinking of the good time they had had. Ed Streible is wearing a 2x4 smile all on account of the stork stopping at his home September 16th and leaving him a nice 8 pound brakeman. Ed. Says he has a whole crew now. Volume VIII, No. 42, September 24, 1915 Little Girl is Mortally Bitten by a Rattlesnake Four Year Old Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lem Moomey Died from Rattlesnake Bite Wednesday afternoon little Helen, the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lem Moomey, was bitten by a rattlesnake while playing with the other children a short distance from the Moomey house, and although she was brought to town and put in the care of the physician as soon as possible the venom had had ample time to permeate the blood of the little one and her life slowly ebbed away until yesterday morning when she died. As soon as the little girl screamed her mother went to her aid, and help was summoned at once. Perry Alison, whose ranch is only a little over a mile from the Moomey house, was called to her assistance, and he loaded the victim and her parents into his Cadillac and made a hurried run for town, but as the distance is some fifteen miles and the roads are not the best, it must have been a matter of three hours or more from the time the child was bitten until she was placed in the Doctor's care, which was ample time for the poison to get in its deadly work. Dr. Bordwell did everything in his power to alleviate her suffering and overcome the effects of the poison but without avail and she died the next morning. The funeral was held this morning, Rev. Emerson holding short services at the burial grounds. Mr. and Mrs. Lem Moomey desire to express their appreciation to their neighbors and the people in the city for their kindness, in their hour of bereavement over the sudden death and at the burial of their little daughter Helen. First Slope County Fair Overwhelming Success Following is a list of the premiums awarded. Live Stock Art Willis, Grade Stallion - $8.00 Art Willis, best Mare and Colt - 4.00 W. H. Willis, Hereford Bull - 6.00 W.O. Merz, best Registered Mare - 5.00 Frank Oestreich, best Holstein Bull, over two years old - 6.00 J. R. Criger, best two year old Holstein Bull - 6.00 L. M. Hosman, best two year old Holstein Bull, second prize 3.00 Floyd Simpson, two year or over Holstein cow - 4.00 J. R. Criger, best Holstein cow - 2.00 W. H. Willis, registered Boar - 4.00 Paul Nitcy, best yearling colt - 1.00 Everett Sparks, best team work horses - 4.00 Frank Mielke, best Durum cow 4.00 J. Hughes, two pigs - 2.00 R. H. Harrison, two year old colt - 2.00 J. Hughes, yearling ewe - 3.00 J. Hughes, spring lamb - 3.00 F. A. Butler, spring pigs - 2.00 J. Summerton, spring lambs - 3.00 A.J. Vrooman - 2.00 Lucy Duscha, coop chickens - 2.00 J. Summerton, pair ducks - Ribbon Agricultural Chas. Nelson, best display of sheaf grains and grasses - $5.00 W. H. John, best bushel of corn (Northwestern Dent) - 10.00 Jas. Ainsley, second best bushel of corn, (Flint) - 5.00 A.A. Kelly, Durum wheat - 2.00 Fred Stegner, Marquis wheat - 2.00 Tom Ridgeway, Marquis wheat, second - 1.00 Jas. Petterson, Winter wheat - 2.00 I.Stewart, Winter wheat, second - 1.00 Jas. Peterson, Fife wheat - 2.00 W. H. Willis, Fife wheat, second - 1.00 Jas. Peterson, Oats - 3.00 John Brown, Alfalfa - 4.00 Sam White, Alfalfa, second - 2.00 Jas. Ainsley, timothy - 1.00 A.E. Willis, timothy, second - Ribbon W. H. Mack, millet - 1.00 Dorothy Keller, popcorn - 1.00 W. H. Mack, best sheaf of oats - 1.00 J. J. Howard, 12 ears of NW. Dent - 4.00 J.M. John, NW, Dent, second - 2.00 Jas. Ainsley, 12 ears Flint corn - 3.00 F.A. Butler, Flint corn, second - 1.50 Vegetables Fred Stegner, peck potatoes - 3.00 F.A. Butler, peck potatoes, second - 1.50 Wm. Walsh, cabbage - 1.00 W. Garlock, cabbage, second - Ribbon Geo. Smith, ripe tomatoes - 1.00 W. Garlock, pumpkin - 1.00 J.J. Howard, Hubbard squash - 1.00 W. Garlock, Hubbard squash, second - Ribbon F. A. Butler, citron - 1.00 W. Walsh, celery - 1.00 W. Walsh, beets - 1.00 Geo Smith, beets, second - Ribbon W. H. Duffield, carrots - 1.00 S.P. Grane, carrots, second - Ribbon Geo. Smith, turnips - 1.00 P. H. Stuart, turnips, second - Ribbon Geo. Smith, rutabagas - 1.00 W. Garlock, rutabagas - Ribbon Jas. Ainsley, cauliflower - 1.00 Geo. Smith, cauliflower - Ribbon Jas. Peterson, onions - 1.00 M. Buckley, onions, second - RibbonW. H. Duffield, brown eggs - 1.00 Jas. Ainsley, Brown Eggs, second - Ribbon A.J. Vrooman, White Eggs - 1.00 A.J. Vrooman, separator butter - 1.00 W.H. Duffield, separator butter, second - Ribbon S.P. Grane, dairy butter - 1.00 A.J. Vrooman, dairy butter, second - Ribbon Mrs. B. F. Spry, best and largest display of garden products - 5.00 Pickles and Preserves Mrs. N. Rasmussen, jelly - 1.00 Mrs. T. J. Sargent, jelly, 2nd - Ribbon Mr. W. File, Pickles, best display - 1.00 Mrs. Gilmore, preserves - 1.00 Mrs. H.H. Wyman, preserves - 1.00 Cooking Mrs. J.V. Brennan, white bread - 1.00 Mrs. Carl Irysh, white bread, second - Ribbon Mrs. Rehbok, Angel Food - .50 Mrs. Griffin, Angel Food, 2nd - Ribbon Mrs. W. Garlock, dark cake - .50 Mrs. W. R. Comstock, white cookies - .50 Mrs. W. Garlock, white cookies - second - Ribbon Mrs. Lee Gilmore, dark cookies - .50 Mrs. W. W. Wymore, dark cookies, second - Ribbon Mrs. A. J. Vrooman, doughnuts - .50 Mrs. W. R. Comstock, doughnuts, second - Ribbon Bernadette Bott, under 16 year, bread - 1.00 Kerron Jenks, under 16 year, cake - .50 Regina Bott, under 16 year, cake second - Ribbon Art Mrs. J.H. Cramer, hand painted china - 2.00 Mrs. Wm. Radke, water color - 2.00 Mrs. Radke, oil painting - 2.00 Mrs. J. H. Cramer, oil painting - 1.00 Needlework Mrs. J. F. Divine, tatting - .50 Mr. W. File, tatting, second - Ribbon Miss Sutton, crocheted yoke - .50 Mrs. Jenks, crocheted yoke second - Ribbon Anna Peterson, collar, crocheted - .50 Mrs. Irysh, crocheted collar, second - Ribbon Mrs. Geo. Barnes, crocheted bag - .50 Mrs. Ella Grange, crocheted bag, second - Ribbon Mrs. Carl Hemmingson, crocheted centerpiece - .50 Mrs. Jestner, crocheted centerpiece, second - Ribbon Mrs. Richey - crocheted towel - .50 Mrs. J. H. Cramer, crocheted towel, second - Ribbon Mrs. P.J. Burns, pillow cases - .50 Mrs. F. Gore, pillow cases - Ribbon Mrs. S.P. Grane, silk embroidered center-piece - .50 Mrs. Jestner, silk embrodereed center-piece, second - Ribbon Mrs. Lentz, pillow-case, 2nd - Ribbon Mrs. E. C. Williams, pillow-case - Ribbon Mrs. Pease, nightgown - .50 Mrs. Morris, nightgown - Ribbon Mrs. Nickle, sofa pillow - Ribbon Mrs. Divine - doily - .50 Mrs. Divine, dresser set - .50 Mrs. Clark, pillow case - .50 Mrs. T.O. Devasher, doily - Ribbon Mrs. T.O. Devasher, table cover - Ribbon Mrs. N. R. Rasmussen, lunch cloth - .50 Mrs. Richey, doily - Ribbon Agnes Beigenzahm, table runner - Ribbon Mrs. F.E. Holland, Knitted slippers - .50 Mr.=s. F.E. Holland, knitted slippers - Ribbon Mrs. Holland, table runner - Ribbon Miss Prill, Doily - .50 Mrs. J.M. Bratley, pillow case - .50 Mrs. J. Bratley, center-piece - Ribbon Mrs. E. C. Williams - table scarf - .50 Mrs. Geo. Barnes, sheet and pillow-cases - .50 Mrs. C. Monson, bed spread - Ribbon Mrs. Dixon, rug - Ribbon Mrs. Hendricks, center piece - .50 Mrs. Engel, Lunch Cloth - .50 Mrs. C.C. Bordwell, bed spread - .50 Mrs. C.C. Bordwell, double doily - .50 Mrs. Graves, tatted doily - .50 Mrs. Gilmore, fur rug tanned and mounted by herself - .50 Mrs. J.L. Engel, pillow cover - Ribbon Anna Peterson, sofa pillow - .50 The stork made its tenth visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sig. Flor Sunday night and left a new son. Volume VIII, No. 45, October 15, 1915 A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Daugherty, in Baker, last Tuesday. The bride, Miss Bartholomeu, from Minnesota, is a strange here. The groom is Wallace Gillett, one of our most estimable bachelors, and their many friends wish them success and happiness in their future life. Terrible Accident in Central Party of County Mineral Springs Tribune - The community around Bessie was shocked last evening when the news was sent over the telephone that A. E. Pearson, a well known farmer of that vicinity, had been killed at his home that evening by a vicious bull. Mr. Pearson went out into the pasture about six o'clock after the cows and that was the last seen of him alive. When he did not return as soon as usual his wife became uneasy and went in search of him, and discovered his lifeless body laying on the ground in the pasture about a quarter of a mile from the house. It appears the bull must have attacked him immediately upon entering the pasture for the body was cold when found which was about one hour from the time he left the house. The body was badly mutilated and the closing was torn almost completely off. Coroner A.J. Silvius was notified and at once proceeded to the scene of the accident and prepared the body for burial. Relatives of the deceased were notified and are expected to arrive from New York as soon as possible, and further arrangements await their arrival. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn his loss who have the sympathy of the entire community. Volume VIII, No. 46, October 22, 1915 Frank Mielke is the happiest carpenter in the City all on account of a new baby girl that arrived at his home yesterday morning. Frank intimates that he may have to give up the carpenter trade as the duties of City dad and home dad will just about keep him busy. A little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Payne, Tuesday. Mrs. Payne is doing well but we regret to say the child died. They have the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement. Volume VIII, No. 52, December 3, 1915 A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Newall last Wednesday. There was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sult last week, a baby boy. Mrs. Sult was at the home of her mother down east. Volume IX, No. 1, December 10, 1915 Miss Hazel White and Guy Johnson are Married Popular Young People Joined in Wedlock at High Noon by Rev. C. U. Prior Miss Hazel Ruth White, the oldest daughter of MR. and Mrs. Sam White of our city, and MR. Guy Johnson, owner and manager of the Mystic theatre, were united in holy wedlock at the home of the bride's parents Wednesday noon by Rev. C. U. Prior of the local Methodist Episcopal Church. The bride, exquisitely gowned in white and carrying white carnations and lilies of the valley, was attended by her sister, Miss Ethel, while the groom was supported by Shirley Brown, cousin of the bride. Rev. Prior performed the regular Methodist ritualistic ring service after which a five course dinner was served. The bride is a graduate of the Marmarth High Schools and is one of our most popular young ladies, while the groom received his education in Orleans, Nebraska, from where he came to Marmarth and engaged in the moving picture business. He is a conservative and conscientious young man, who is certain to meet with success. The happy couple left on No. 18 for Minneapolis and other eastern points where they will spend their honeymoon. Bacon - Merz Married by Rev. C.U. Prior at the M.E. Parsonage Wednesday afternoon, Miss Grace Myrel Bacon, daughter of MR. and Mrs. Frank Bacon of near the Bacon school house and Leo Alphonso Merz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O. Merz, who live between Billings P.O. and Rhame. The young people were attended by Jas H. Merz and Miss Caroline Merz, brother and sister of the groom. These young people are extremely popular in their neighborhood where they are known best, and they have a host of friends. Volume IX, No. 2, December 17, 1915 Fatal Accident Results From Too Much Booze Tom Boe, A Farmer Living South of Badland Post Office, Shot Himself with Shot Gun When in Drunken Stupor (rest of article is illegible) Long Time Sufferer Died Monday Evening Johnny Clayton, aged thirty-three years, who has been a sufferer since earliest childhood, passed away Monday evening and was buried Wednesday noon. The deceased had been a long and most patient sufferer but has never entered complaint, always taking his grief with a happy face and a pleasant word for everyone. Afflicted with Spina Bifida from earliest childhood which resulted in partial paralysis he had been a hopeless cripple since the first day of his life. Although never experiencing a day without suffering excruciating pain he took life in a philosophical manner without complaint. His last illness resulted in his mother, Mrs. W.J. Smith, brining him to town that he might have more instant medical attention, but his death, hastened by a serious attack of Bright's disease resulted Monday evening. The funeral was held from the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. C.U. Prior presiding Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. The casket was literally covered with floral offerings from relatives and friends and the body was laid away to rest in the Marmarth cemetery. Volume IX, No. 3, December 24, 1915 Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Sadie Kelly, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Kelly of northeast of Marmarth, and Mr. Thomas R. Kelly of Amidon, which occurred at Dickinson, Tuesday, December 21st. The bride was well-known in Marmarth, having attended school here and later going from here to Austin, Minn., where she attended business college. Mr. Kelly is a prominent and rising young man of our county, coming to Amidon a year ago when he took the management and cashiership of the Amidon Bank. He is also prominent on social circles over at the County Seat, being leader and organizer of their band. The happy young couple will visit at the home of Mr. Kelly's parents in the eastern Missouri Slope country, after which they will take up their residence in Amidon in the new home prepared by Mr. Kelly, and they will be at home to their friends after January 15. Volume IX, No. 4, December 31, 1915 Eldridge Abner Hoopes E.A. Hoopes, who has been a resident of Marmarth for the past two years or more, and who has been suffering during that time from a cancerous affectation of the bowels died at his home Tuesday morning. The news of Mr. Hoopes death was unexpected, for although he had been ailing for several years, he worked in the Carter store during the entire holiday season, putting in such hours as he was able, and on Monday he was down at the store, and spent some time down town, seemingly as well as usual. However that evening he was taken with the final attached which lasted until four o'clock in the morning (rest of article is illegible). Kelly and Kelly Take Marriage Vows Family of Three Shot by Young Man A Medina Christmas Tragedy Resulted in Entire Family Being Shot by Neighbor Boy Medina, N.D., Dec. 29. On Christmas day, John Mueller, a farmer boy aged 20, went to the home of Federick Hens, his neighbor, and after a quarrel with them over family matters of a year's standing, shot Mr. Hens, Mrs. Hens and their son Fulden Hens aged 19. Dr. Smith of Medina was called and found Mr. Hens shot through the body and through the leg, Mrs. Hens in the neck and the boy through the head. The next day they were removed to the Park View Hospital at Jamestown and operated on. Mrs. Hens will recover, but the two men are in a serious condition and while still doing very well today, are not yet out of danger. Mueller is being held at the county jail at Jamestown pending the outcome of the Hens' injuries. Dr. Smith was formerly a resident of Beach and is well known to many of our people, having made many official calls in Slope county while it was a part of Billings County and he was the county physician.