Slope County, Marmarth Mail - (1916 - 1918) 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, Slope Co., Volume IX, No. 4, January 7, 1916 through Volume IX, No. 5, January 7, 1916 Connor-Platt Wy??, Pa. Dec. 28. - The home of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Platt was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding on Saturday evening, December 25, when their daughter, Miss Frances, became the wife of Mr. Lee F. Connor, of Marmarth, North Dakota. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L.L. Vought, of Rome, and was witnessed by only the immediate relatives and friends. Immediately following the ceremony, a bountiful dinner was served. Mrs. Connor is an estimable young woman, and has been for several years engaged in teaching in Bradford County Pa., and in the west. Mr. and Mrs. Connor will reside near Marmarth, N.D., where the groom is extensively engaged in farming, and where he has a home in readiness to receive his bride. Volume IX, No. 6, January 14, 1916 The leap year Cupid became exceedingly busy during the past week, and succeeded in ensnaring two of our most confirmed bachelors. Herman Wilkie, who has lived in single blessedness so long that all of his acquaintances had given up hopes for him, was the first to succumb to the leap year attack and he had his bride are now located in the Wilkie flat on Second Street West. The marriage was solemnized at Aberdeen, from where the first Marmarth Leap Year couple return to our city to make their home. The bride has been seriously ill since her arrival here and it appears that the change in altitude is proving difficult for her to overcome. Yesterday Albert Sarber, another confirmed bachelor, who has a homestead northeast of town, came to town all togged out in wedding garments, and after getting freshly shaved, gave it out that the leap year cupid had made such a vigorous attack upon his heart that he had been forced to surrender and that the bride would be in on the first train. After getting their Doctor's permits, they boarded the next train for Bowman, where the nuptial knots were tied. Mr. and Mrs. Sarber will make their home on the farm recently obtained by the former from Uncle Sam. Volume IX, No. 7, January 20, 1916 Dr. F. A. Bordwell is the happiest man in town, all on account of a bouncing new boy that made his arrival at the Bordwell home Monday morning. This is the only man-child of the younger generation bearing the Bordwell name, and there had been some fear that the good name might die out, but Doc says its now good for another generation at least. Obituary Eldridge Abner Hoopes was born at Muscatine, Iowa, January 12, 1856 and died at his home in Marmarth, North Dakota, on December, 1915 His age at his death was 59 years, 11 months and 15 days. He grew to manhood in Muscatine where he received his education. He came to Perry in 1878 where he lived for nearly 30 years, honored and respected by all. He had a very wide circle of friends and acquaintances. He engaged for a time in mercantile work. He was an expert bookkeeper, his services being always in great demand in work of this kind. For a number of years he handled the office work of the Electric Light Co. On January 17, 1883 he was married to Miss Estella Snyder of Perry with whom he has walked hand in hand all these years. Three children were born to this union, one passing away in infancy. The other children are Mrs. J.L. Ballentine of Perry, Iowa, and Arthur E. Hoopes of Marmarth, North Dakota, who with their mother mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. Two brothers and one sister remain, they are Geo. Hoopes of Seaside, Oregon, Gordon Hoopes of Seattle, Wash. And Mrs. J. Spunger of Muscatine, Iowa. He was raised in the Friends of Quaker church in which communion he had a birth right according to the custom of that church. He always bore a good name and many friends and was rich in the regard of those who knew him. In 1907 he and his wife removed to North Dakota living near Reeder. Two years ago they went to Marmarth the home of their son, where he spent his last days. Some time ago he underwent a severe operation, since which has strength has declined despite all that love and tender care could do, until he passed out from this world up to the Great Beyond. - Perry (Iowa) Daily Chief. Volume IX, No. 8, January 28, 1916 Sheriff Johnson Makes Raid Arrested Jack Guth for Having Operated Gambling Room in our City The Marmarth friends of Rudolph Herzig of Bowman will be pleased to learn of his marriage, he having succumbed to the leap year bug and capitulated to Miss Myrtle Nelson, formerly school teacher and recently postmistress at Bowman. Volume IX, No. 10, February 11, 1916 Run Over in Local Railroad Yards Ed Anderson of Slope County was Run Over and Killed, While Lying On Track in Yards Last Saturday, sometime after the local arrived from the west, the mangled body of Ed Anderson was found in the railroad yards where he had been run over and mortally wounded by some engine. From what information it has been possible to gather, Anderson came down from Baker on the local and either walked down into the yards or remained on the coach until the train was set over on a side track. Owing to the extreme cold weather the escaping steam from the engines made it impossible at times to see anything and it was undoubtedly from that cause that Anderson got in the way of a locomotive. The accident was not witnessed by anyone and nothing was known of it until he was found. He was immediately taken to Dr. Bordwell's office where medical attention was given him but death resulted a few hours later as the result of the exposure and loss of blood. Ed Anderson was a brother of ??? Anderson and he lived some six or seven miles north of Rhame. The body was prepared for shipment at the Gibbs undertaking room sand the remains were taken back to the old home in Minnesota for interment. Willard Sult Takes a Bride The marriage of Willard W. Sult of Baker and Miss Lillian R. Fawcett of Vancouver, B.C. was solemnized by Rev. J. Forsythe Smith at his residence in Miles City Wednesday in the presence of the groom's mother and sister. Mr. Sult was for two years a resident of Vancouver, where he met his bride. They will reside in Baker, where Mr. Sult has an interest with his father in the mercantile firm of G.H. Sult & Co. Baker Sentinel. Volume IX, No. 18, February 25, 1916 j. Boyer and bride, who were united in marriage two weeks ago and who have been spending their honeymoon in Stillwater, expect to take up their residence in the Siert house in the near future. Jay having returned home the first of the week. Volume IX, No. 19, March 3, 1916 Mrs. Lucy Dauscher and Mr. Fred Butler of down river were united in marriage Miles City the first of the week and are now settled in the cozy cottage which Fred had prepared and in readiness for his bride on Pretty Butte Ranch. Volume IX, No. 22, March 24, 1916 The Leap Year Cupid Ensnares Another Miss Anna Chermack, a Homesteader Northeast of Town and August Swanson United in Marriage. Card of Thanks I wish to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to my many friends and neighbors for the floral offerings, and the kindly assistance and sympathy extended during the funeral and burial of my bellowed wife. Joseph E. Burns Mrs. Joseph E. Burns Passed Away Suddenly Mrs. Joseph E. Burns, who has been ill more or less of the time during the winter, was taken seriously ill while in attendance at the Mystic Theatre Saturday evening, and although she was assisted home, and hurried on the first train to Miles City where an operation was performed, she died shortly after. Upon her arriving home from the theatre, Dr. Bordwell was called and diagnosed the case as acute peritonitis, and advised that she be hurried to a hospital for an operation. Arrangements were made and the sufferer was taken to the Miles City hospital n No. 15 Sunday morning, where she was operated upon at once but without success, and life fluttered away Monday morning. The body was brought back to the sorrowing home Tuesday morning, where it was prepared for burial and on Thursday morning Rev. F. Bacher said Requiem Mass over her remains at the Catholic church from where interment was made in the Marmarth burial ground. There are left to mourn their loss, the husband and six little children, her aged father and mother and two sisters, one of whom, Mrs. Myrtle Johnson of Sioux City, Ia., was in attendance at the funeral. Volume IX, No. 23, March 31, 1916 Drown in Cabin Creek Beach, N.D., March 28. When his team became mired in the flood waters and mud of Cabin Creek, in Montana, a short distance from Beach, William McNannum lost control of the team and the wagon overturned. Mrs. Chris Mercer and baby were thrown into the stream and drowned before McNannum who was entangled in the harness, could extricate himself and go to their aid. Mrs. Mercer was the wife of a homesteader and had been visiting a neighbor. McNannum offered to drive her home. Cabin creek was unusually high as a result of melting snow on the hills. Volume IX, No. 24, April 7, 1916 Card of Thanks We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our many friends and neighbors, who extended us every aid and comfort possible during the sickness and funeral of our little son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. J. Walter Fulks, Mrs. Frank Horn, Miss Almeda Fulks Wayne Walter Fulks Little Wayne Walter Fulks, aged two years and nine months, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Walter Fulks of Delehunt Post Office, passed suddenly away a week ago last Saturday after a short illness of three days. The little fellow was taken sick on Wednesday and continued to grow worse until Saturday when the end came and he passed into eternity. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Butte school house and the remains were laid at rest in a new cemetery which was dedicated with his remains. Edleman - Crampton Q quiet home wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Edleman of near Mound yesterday noon, when their daughter, Miss Ethel Edleman and Mr. Edward Crampton were joined in wedlock by Rev. C. U. Prior. The beautiful ring ceremony of the Methodist Episcopal ritual was used, after which the happy couple and their immediate relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. G.J. Morris, and Rev. Prior were served to a sumptuous four course wedding dinner. The bride was gowned in a beautiful cream silk mull, trimmed with fur, and carried pink carnations while the groom was attired in a dark gray business suit. The newly-weds came into town and left on No. 18 for a short visit at Bowman, after which they will return and take up their residence on the homestead of the groom. The bride has been a resident of the Mound country for a number of years, she having made entry and final proof on an excellent piece of land in Section 2, 133, 105. She is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Edleman and is well and favorably known throughout the entire neighborhood as well as in Marmarth. While the groom, has only been a resident of this country for the past year or so he has made a favorable impression by his steady and industrious habits, and is well liked by all who know him. The Mail wishes the happy couple unbounded happiness and success in their journey through life. The C.M. Aasen home was gladdened by the arrival of a baby girl, March 17th. Volume IX, No. 25, April 14, 1918 Little Baby Ridgeway, who came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ridgeway last week Thursday passed away Wednesday and the little body was laid at rest yesterday afternoon. Volume IX, No. 26, April 21, 1916 The little five months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Al Kimbro died at their home in the Wulkie Flats Tuesday morning and was laid at rest Wednesday afternoon in the new Butte cemetery that has just been laid out. Volume IX, No. 29, May 12, 1916 Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Ainsley last Sunday a brand new baby. Mr. Ainsley made a hurried trip via horse back to the Bill Smith ranch, where their car was ushered into service and within two hours from the time that Mr. Ainsley left the house Dr. Bordwell and Nurse Hope had arrived to assist the Stork. Volume IX, No. 31, May 26, 1916 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hendry, who were united in marriage at Bowman last week Tuesday, were in town yesterday purchasing the necessary repairs for their new home on Mr. Hendry's homestead down the river. Last Saturday evening a big wedding dance was held at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Silvernagle, north of Rhame, and the happy couple were sent on their way rejoicing. The bride was one of the popular young ladies of her neighborhood, while the groom is the junior and business member of the firm of Hendry brothers and is well known and highly respected throughout this end of Slope county. He has a half section homestead at the mouth of Cash Creek, and will run a small bunch of cattle as well as farm to some extent. Volume IX, No. 32, June 2, 1916 Mrs. Ira Wilson Dead It is learned that Mrs. Ira Wilson, who was reported so seriously ill, died at the hospital in DesMoines, Ia. On Friday of last week. Mrs. Harry Cohen, who left here ten days ago was at her mother's bedside at the time of her death. A husband and three children survive to mourn her loss. - Medora Herald. Volume IX, No. 34, June 16, 1916 Eight City Pupils Receive Awards I have issued to the following pupils of the Marmarth school certificates of award for being neither absent nor tardy for the entire school year. Theo Ekholm, Helen Ekholm Regina Bott, Edna Gore, Pearl Schesser, Claude Fisher, Raymond Deady, Leland Richey. H. H. Bond, Supt. Slope County. On Saturday of last week Miss Simpkins and Chas. Weilert, both of our city were united in marriage at Baker, from where they went on a short wedding trip to Miles City returning to Marmarth Monday. Mr. Weilert is breaking on the Milwaukee, and has been a resident of Marmarth for the past two years. Miss Sipkins has been a resident of our city for the past four years. They have leased the Wolkie flat for a term of years and will manage Marmarth's only apartment house. Volume IX, No. 38, July 14, 1916 Atty C.O. Ulness Takes War-Bride Was Joined in Holy Wedlock With Miss Erickson of Bismarck Just Before Department to the Front C.O. Ulness one of the prominent pioneer attorneys of Marmarth, but for the past two years a resident of Bismarck, has gone to the front with the North Dakota regiment and the news has just leaked out that Oscar took a war bride just before his departure. Following is the news report as it appeared in the Bismarck Daily Tribune: "Not until the troops stationed at Fort Lincoln were ordered to get ready to go to the border, did the well guarded secret that one of the members of Co. A. had become a benedict two weeks previous leak out. "Farewells were about to be said, when friends became suspicious that a wedding had taken place in their ranks. Miss Alemia Erickson, who is connected with the Public Opinion, is the bride and Attorney Carl O. Ulness, the groom. They were married Monday, June 26, in the home of the groom's sister, Mrs. A.S. Reitan of Mandan avenue, Rev. F.C. Proehl of the German Lutheran church officiating. "Mrs. Ulness is very well known in the city, where she has resided for the last eleven years. She has been a member of the reportorial staff of the Public Opinion for some time and has made many friends in the capital city. Announcements are out of the approaching wedding of Miss Bessie Willis of Mound and Mr. George M. Hargrave, of Puente, California. The wedding is to be a quiet one with but the immediate relatives present but a huge reception will be given the bride and groom on Wednesday night, July 19. Volume IX, No. , August 4, 1916 The Stork reports the arrival of a nine pound girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Guenther, formerly residents of Marmarth. Volume IX, No. 4?, October 13, 1916 Norlander-Goblenz Marmarth friends are in receipt of the announcements of the marriage of Miss Inez Norlander of St. Paul, Minn., and Mrs. Carl Goblenz of our city. Miss Norlander was principal in our city schools six years ago and was one of the most popular young women of our city. She has been a successful teacher at other points and Marmarth after the ...her many friends will be pleased to welcome her back to Marmarth. Mr. Goblenz is one of the younger engineers on the Milwaukee and is a favorite with all our people. They will be at home to their friends in ***. The many friends and old time neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. George Davidshofer will be grieved to learn of the recent death of their two youngest children by the dreaded infantile paralysis. Mr. Davishofer has been farming near Minneska, Minn., since he left here. Volume IX, No. 48, November 10, 1916 Neat little cards were received in Marmarth last week from Mr. and Mrs. Lee Nevill of Rhame announcing the arrival of a new baby girl at their home. Mrs. Nevill was formerly Miss Florence Owing. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Nevill extend congratulations. Volume IX, No. 50, November 24, 1916 The fourteen months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce of Rhame died last week. The little one was taken quite sick and the parents took it to Miles City but it was beyond medical aid and died the next day. The body was taken back to Rhame for burial. Mrs. Bruce was formerly Miss Darnell and at one time was a teacher in our public school. Volume X, No., January 26, 1917 The little month's old baby, Leslie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellery LaRue, died yesterday morning and will be buried today at two p.m. The services will be conducted by Rev. Prior. Volume X, No. 8, February 2, 1917 Sunny Slope County Experiences Shooting Affair Vernie Ostrander Uses Shot Gun With Telling Effect When Phil Olrich Refused to Leave Place Volume X, No. 12, March 2, 1917 The stork became real busy this morning, and through the medium of Dr. F. A. Bordwell, left a new baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Holman and a baby girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clark. Volume X, No. 13, March 9, 1917 Al Dorsey and his bride arrived last week from LaCrosse and are keeping house in the Zent house. The Mail force joins with their friends in hearty congratulations. Volume X, No. 16, March 30, 1917 Daughter of H.R. Mills Burned to Death Clothes Caught Fire From Gasoline Stove Resulting in Fatal Burns which Caused Death Two Men Killed when Engine Blows up Fireman and Engineer on Milwaukee Engine Killed at McLaughlin Hughes-Bok Miss Hughes, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hughes of Sunny Slope and Charlie Bok, a stud going bachelor, whose homestead is just west of the Indiana Hills were united in marriage at Bowman Wednesday. Both young people are highly respected in their community and wherever they are known, and the Mail extends its warmest greetings. Volume X, No. 18, April 14, 1917 Smith-Stapleton Miss Marie Smith of Hettinger and Mr. John E. Stapleton of Mamarth were united in marriage at Hettinger Monday by Rev. Rockwell, pastor of the M.E. Church of that place. While the bride has enjoyed but a slight acquaintance in Marmarth she is exceedingly well-liked by those of our people who have had the privilege of meeting her. The groom is one of the early pioneers of our city, coming here in the early days as manager of the Central Lumber Co. and been homesteading south of town. He has long been in the train service on the Milwaukee Railroad and is well-liked by the people of Marmarth. The wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fortune of Hettinger and the happy young couple left on NO. 18 for St. Cloud, Minn., and August, Wis., where they will spend their honeymoon and visit relatives and friends. "Jack" has contracted with the carpenters for a new six room bungalo which is to be built on the lot opposite from the Williams residence on Second Avenue west, and which will be equipped with all of the modern improvements. Here's our best wishes, Jack. Volume I, No. ?, May 4, 1917 Mullin-Patterson Miss Mary Mullin and Henry Patterson, both of our city were united in marriage at Bowman Saturday when Rev. Fr. Bacher pronounced the words that made them man and wife. After the marriage ceremony the happy young couple left for the Twin Cities and other eastern points, and while away will visit at Mr. Patterson's old home in Cresco, Ia. Attacks Daughter, Shoots Parents Farm Employee Uses Pistol When Aid is Given Girl - Murderer Attempts Own Life Dickinson, ND - James Caldwell, made known in he J.C.R. case and his wife were murdered last night by their hired man, who shot himself immediately afterward. The killing occurred near Taylor, N.D., where they lived, and followed the discovery of the hired man attempting an attack on their daughter. The Caldwells rushed to the assistance of their daughter, whom the man had cornered in a barn on their farm. He drew an automatic pistol, shot Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell in quick succession, and then turned the pistol on himself. The story of the shooting was told by the girl. Word has reached this city that Mrs. Kathryn Zook of Hettinger and Mr. Tom Scanlon of our city were united in marriage at Lemmon Wednesday morning. While the bride is unknown to our people Tom has an acquaintance that is far reaching. He was one of the established bachelors of the city, but now that he has decided to enter the holy realms of matrimony the benedicts will welcome him into their fold. Tom has been a resident of Marmarth for most of the time during the past six years, and there is no doubt but that when the happy couple return to our city from their wedding journey that his many friends will be at the depot properly equipped to give them the royal reception which is due them. Volume X, No. 32, July 20, 1917 Old Pioneer Passes to Great Beyond C.A. Brown, Rancher and Farmer, Died at His Home Tuesday Morning. C.A. Brown, one of the early operatives and investors in Marmarth land, passed away at his home Tuesday morning after a long illness. Mr. Brown, as a member of the Brown-Rasmussen Land Company, invested in a large quantity of land lying south of town in the very early days of the town. The company later dissolved and the land was divided up with the result that Mr. Brown moved here about six years ago and took active management of his land. He was active both in physical as well as mental work, until last fall when he suffered a severe stroke of paralysis, incapacitating him entirely. He has held a tenacious grip on life however, and refused to give up but has managed for months to slowly get about town, although always growing a little more feeble. He (rest of article is illegible) Prof Vevle Married (article illegible) The Flower of Marmarth's Young Manhood Called Following is a partial list of those having enlisted from Marmarth and nearby vicinity Harry Mullen, Henry Wheeler, Andrew Torstenson, Chris Torstenson, E.J. Foote, Elmer Snider, Arthur Crawford, Crede Weire, Bernie Heiser, George Arlt, John Remasse, Dale Walrath, Everett Sparks, Fred Montgomery, Winslow Gorman, Dovie Carter, K.W. Bergan, Clifford Hendry, L.D. Blake, J.P. Yocum and Lyall Willis and Dick Quilliam of Mound. Volume X, No. 39, September 7, 1917 The stork left a new baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Tripp on the evening of August 31st, and Marvin is the happiest father in town. A new baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sig Flor is the eleventh to be named after Dr. Frederick Bordwell. Volume X, No. 41, September 21, 1917 Death Claims Young Lady of Alpha Community Golden Valley Progress. Miss Hazel Zelpha Stout, daughter of F.B. Stout of 12 miles east of Golva, died at 5 o'clock last Saturday morning at the home of her father, her demise being due to tuberculosis from which she had been a sufferer during the past couple of years, pneumonia being a contributory cause of her death. Deceased was twenty-seven years of age at the time of her death. Besides her parents, Miss Stout is survived by four brothers and two sisters, they being Willie, Ray, May, Jay, Jennie and Clinton Stout. The funeral was held at 11 o'clock last Monday morning from the home, a minister from Dickinson officiating and the body was taken to Beach interment being in the Beach cemetery. The relatives have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. Volume X, No. 43, October 5, 1917 Man is Killed When Car Goes Over Bank into Gulch Bowman Party Consisting of Three Men in a Ford Car Have Fatal Accident When Tire Bursts (article is illegible) Accident Results in Death of Little Wilbur Goodwin Falls From Load of Ties and Has Head Crushed in by Falling Tie (article is illegible) Volume X, No. 44, October 12, 1917 The stork made a visit at the John Ender home last week leaving a baby boy, and then stopped at Mr. and Mrs. Roy Keatings in town and left another boy. Dr. Bordwell says there surely must be something in this war and boy babies theory. Volume X, No. 46, October 26, 1917 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morton, of our city, a baby girl, the stork leaving its package Thursday morning. Born to Mrs. And Mrs. Frank Mason of Sunny Slope neighborhood a baby boy, the new warrior making his arrival last week. The many Marmarth friends of Miss Amanda Komstadiu and Mr. S. F. Monroe, both of Rhame will be pleased to learn of their marriage which was solemnized at Miles City on the 15th of October. Volume X, No. 48, November 9, 1917 Double Wedding From Ranks of Bacon Creekites At Baker, Mont., November 7 at High noon occurred the double wedding of Miss Mildred Olson and Mr. Edward Swanson, and Miss Halene Kelly and Mr. William Swanson. The bridges are both very charming and popular young ladies. The grooms, who are brothers, need no introduction in our neighborhood, as they are well and favorably known in this vicinity. Miss Olson's gown was of pale blue satin trimmed with Georgette crepe, and Miss Kelly's dress was of white taffeta with an over dress of Georgette crepe. Both brides carried roses and carnations. After the wedding the happy couples left for Aberdeen and other eastern points for an extended honey moon. They will be at home to their friends on their farms near Rhame after November 10. The best wishes of their hosts of friends go with them on their life's journey. Volume X, No. 49, November 16, 1917 "Thirty" Is Called The entire N.D.E.A. is grieving over the loss of our brother editor "Little Mac," J.K. McLeod of Flasher. "Little Mac" was one of the pioneer members of the Fourth Estate of North Dakota, and has served his country well, having always been a real optimist, a booster, a leader, a pusher, -- in fact anything to help the growth of the town in which he cast his lot. Volume X, No. 51, November 30, 1917 Little Jack Naegel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Naegel, who have been residents of our city but a short time, was fatally kicked by a horse yesterday afternoon, dying about four o'clock in the afternoon. Little curly headed Jack had been in the habit of playing when and where he pleased, and on yesterday afternoon he had been playing the alley between the Marmarth Merc Co. and the First National Bank, from where he had evidently wandered over to the yard in the rear of Duckhorn & Fisher's barn where there was a saddle horse tied to a post. Just what happened is not known as the little fellow was later picked up in an unconscious condition and it is presumed that he got too close to the horse's heels with the result that he was fatally kicked in the chest. He was carried into Mrs. Stevens' home where he was offered all possible aid but without avail, as he died within a short time. The stork, that gay old bird, has been exceedingly busy this week and in his flight has left a six pound baby girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brooks on 4th Ave. East, a baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Davis west of town; a girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Berman, 1st Ave East., and a girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mose LaRue, south of town. First Army Lad, Connected with Marmarth to Give Life Mrs. Frank Oesterick received word Wednesday announcing the death of her brother William Hunter, who volunteered with the Baker Militia had died while in camp at Camp Mills New York, of Double pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Jordan of Ismay received the telegram, as Mrs. Jordan is a sister of Mr. Hunter and of Mrs. Oestereich, and they drove their car down from there Wednesday evening and after being joined by Mr. and Mrs. Oestreich drove on to Belle Fourche, South Dakota from where they intend to take the train to Harrison, Nebraska, where it was requested that the body be shipped for burial. Mr. Hunter is the first man connected with Marmarth in any way to die in the service of his country in this war, and all Marmarth grieves with Mr. and Mrs. Oestreich in their sorrow. Tom Hunter, another brother, who is better known here has recently enlisted at Billings, Mont. Volume XI, No. 2, December 21, 1917 H.E. Soiney Died at Aberdeen H.E. Soiney, who was seriously wounded at the Chautauqua grounds last July when H.A. Gilmore run over him with his automobile, and who was cared for locally until a few weeks ago when he was sent to the hospital at Aberdeen for an operation, died at that place, Sunday morning following an operation on his leg. Dr. Bordwell carefully set the bones in his leg, but owing to his poor physical condition the break did not heal; and after several months of treatment it was deemed advisable to send him to a hospital for an operation, where the broken ends could be chapped and wired together and accordingly he was recently sent to Aberdeen. Upon arriving there it was found that he had contracted a slight cold and he was treated for this until last Saturday when he was operated upon. The operation was considered a successful one but Mr. Soiney's physical condition was so low that he rallied from the anesthetic very slowly only to pass away Sunday morning. The city authorities were notified of his death and in turn his relatives were notified and a brother Carol Soiney of Proper, Minn., came to Aberdeen and brought the remains to Marmarth, where they were interred Wednesday morning. The brother states that none of the family had heard of Henry's accident or resulting illness and the first information they had had of his condition was the wire announcing his death. Henry Soiney came to Marmarth about six years ago and has been employed in various departments of the Railroad, a great portion of that time. His physical condition was not good and he only worked when he felt able, but was never out of work when he felt able to do his duty by his employer. Mr. Soiney had, at one time a quarter section of South Dakota land, which he traded for stock in a Telephone Co. which later went into the hands of a receiver, resulting in a complete loss to the stockholders, and which evidently had some effect on his mind, as he has always been considered a little peculiar by his Marmarth acquaintances. He was quite a student and enjoyed hunting for and studying fossils, which are numerous in the Little Beaver valley. He had also spent considerable time at his favorite pastime of song writing one of which he had had published. He had invested some little money in Florida lands and it had always been his purpose to visit the Suwannee river valley. He leaves some relatives and many friends. Miss Eva Havener and Dar Par** both of Marmarth were united in marriage at Baker Tuesday afternoon. The happy couple will make their home in our city, where the groom is employed as a machinist at the round house. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Havener, who has been homesteading west of Marmarth. Volume XI, No. 3, December 28, 1917 Miss Ethel Hogan and Mr. Frank Fisher, both of our city were united in marriage by Rev. Father Bacher at Bowman Monday, and are enjoyed an extensive visit in eastern points. Miss Esther Lemming and Walter Havener, both of our city, were united in marriage at Baker, yesterday afternoon. They were accompanied to Baker by their mothers and the bride's sister, Miss Jessie Lemming, the bridal party going up on No. 17 and returning on No. 16 this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Havener will set up housekeeping in the cottage to be soon vacated by Ed. Geer. Volume XI, No. 5, January 11, 1918 Mrs. Durbin wishes to extend her thanks to those who were so kind to her in her hours of trouble and wishes to thank all who contributed to her comfort and condolence during the illness and death of her husband. Volume XI, No. 8, February 1, 1918 Another shooting affair and ranch tragedy occurred at Alzada, when Shorty Gillard killed Cornell Cooper as the result of dissatisfaction over a card time. Volume XI, No. 9, February 8, 1918 Editor Connolly of Hettinger Co. Herald is Dead One of Slope's Best Known Newspaper Men, Passed Away at Ogden, Utah, While Enroute to California John M. Connolly, editor and owner of the Hettinger County Herald at New England, died suddenly February 2, at Ogden, Utah. He had been in poor health for two months and was enroute to Los Angeles in company with C.C. Mead. Mr. Connolly was one of the best writers in the Slope country. His career as a newspaper man commenced in his native town, Randolph, Vermont, where he was engaged as correspondent for the Boston dailies prior to coming to Dickinson thirteen years ago to take the position of city editor on The Press, a place that he filled most acceptably for three years. He then joined his brother, Martin J. Connolly, in the purchase and publication of the Herald at New England. Later Martin took over the Slope County News and moved to Amidon. However, the brothers were equal partners in both papers, and just recently had installed at the former place a new linotype machine to do work for both offices. John Connolly was a capable hardworking newspaper man and although always stacked up against big odds he had made a game fight for life. He was a leading member of the North Dakota Editorial Association and enjoyed an extensive and favorable acquaintanceship throughout the Slope County. Tom Connolly, a brother living at Ekalaka, went to meet the body and accompany it back to the old home at Randolph, Vt., where it will be interred in the old family cemetery. Word comes from Duluth, Minn., of the marriage of Joe Jankoski, who has been employed here as repair man in the Milwaukee yards for some time past. The name of the bridge was not given but the message states that Joe expected to be home with his bride in a few days. Volume XI, No. 13, February 22, 1918 Mrs. Greg Fullarton, the war bride of one of Marmarth's fighting sons arrived from Chicago last week Thursday and is now making her home with her husband's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Fullarton. Eaton Padden and Chas. A. Clark, the two Camp Crook boys who were on the Tuscania when it was torpedoed were among the survivors, and their relatives received telegrams last week announcing their safety. Volume XI, No. 14, March 8, 1918 Through some fault of our reporter, The Mail omitted mention of the new baby which arrived to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Kelly several weeks back. Of course J.M. is happy. Volume XI, No. ?, March 15, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Soderstrom are the proud parents of a new baby boy that arrived last week. The stork left a baby boy at the Croaks home last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Geer are the parents of a laughing new baby boy, which made his arrival Tuesday. The stork that grand old bird made another recent visit to our city and then forgot to notify The Mail of the fact. The Mail is always pleased to record all history making events of the stork but it is necessary that the old bird let us know of its doings. This visit, that was unrecorded, was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Harrison and the results was a dandy baby girl. Card of Thanks We desire to extend our heartfelt thanks to our many friends and neighbors for their sympathetic aid and kindness tendered as the result of the death of our little one. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson. Volume XI, No. ?, March 22, 1918 The Mail is informed that Miss Miranda Schmiege, who has been teaching school up in the Brown school district and A. Schultz of Badland were united in marriage this week. Volume XI, No. 18, April 12, 1918 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sorenson, living south of town, a baby girl, the new arrival making her appearance yesterday morning. Volume XI, No. 19, April 19, 1918 The remains of Charles Courtney, who died here last week were shipped to Bowman yesterday for interment in the Bowman cemetery. Volume XI, No. 20, April 26, 1918 Card of Thanks We wish to thank all those who befriended us in our time of sorrow during the illness and death of the husband and father, W.G. Clements. We also thank you for the beautiful flowers given by Marmarth friends and friends of the Bethania Church. Mrs. W.G. Clements, Colin Clements. Card of Thanks I wish to thank those who so kindly assisted me in my bereavement. Also the ladies Aid of the M.E. Church for the flowers they gave. Mrs. Edna Courtney. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ruble of Mound are the proud parents of a new baby. Mrs. Will Duffield died today as the result of an attack of apoplexy yesterday afternoon. Obituary Charles Wilbur Courtney was born September 5, 1883, at Van Port, Pa. On January 12, 1911, he was united in marriage to Miss Edna Prior at Orlando, Florida. To this union was born two children, Harold Westley, age three and Dorothy I., age nine months. Besides his wife and two children the near relatives that mourn his death are two brothers, Clarence B. and Joe A., and an aunt, Miss Kate Dorett of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Courtney came to Bowman, N.D., in the spring of 1913 from Akron, Ohio, where he had been conductor on the street railway. In the spring of 1916 they located on a homestead south of Marmarth which was his home at the time of his death. During the past winter he worked for Mr. Radke in the store at Marmarth. On Thursday, April 4, he was taken with pneumonia. Medical aid and a nurse was secured at once but his spirit slipped away from its frail tenement of clay to be with his Savior on Friday morning about 2 o'clock, April 12 at Marmarth. He left a testimony of his acceptance of God and a trust and faith in Jesus as his personal Savior. He made friends with all and his employer testified of his worth as a man of character. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church at Marmarth. Rev. Benson officiating. Interment was made in the Bowman Cemetery April 18, 1918. Volume XI, No. 21, May 6, 1918 Mrs. W.H. Duffield is Suddenly Stricken Died Friday Forenoon After Illness of but a few Hours Resulting from a Stroke of Apoplexy Marmarth and community were shocked Friday to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. W. H. Duffield, who with her husband, took up a homestead 10 miles northwest of Marmarth some eight years ago, and has since resided there until her death. Mrs. Duffield had not been ailing until Thursday when she was stricken with apoplexy which resulted in her death Friday. The funeral services was held from the home Sunday, and was attended by a large assemblage of friends gathered to pay their respects to the departed spirit of one who had been so faithful and true and honored during her residence here among us. Mrs. Duffield was perhaps the best known of all farmer women, who visit our city as she had made many warm friends through out the country during the eight years of her activities in aiding in turning the country from a wilderness into a thriving farming and stock growing community. The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. C. U. Prior, and the services were conducted under the auspices of the Royal Neighbors, of which the deceased was an active member. The beautiful casket was covered and banked in with numerous floral offerings by the Royal Neighbors, Sunshine Literary Club and the friends and relatives. From the house a long line of friends and relatives accompanied the remains to their final resting place in the Fertile Prairie neighborhood in the newly planned cemetery in the Fertile Prairie neighborhood. Mrs. Duffield was 48 years of age and is survived by her husband, W. H. Duffield, and four sons, Charles, John, George and Willis, of whom Charles is married and has one child which was born but a few hours before Mrs. Duffield's death. There are also four brothers and two sisters. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Nelson of Minneapolis, Mrs. Nelson being a sister of Mrs. Duffield and Mrs. E. H. Hughes of Garden City, a sister of Mr. Duffield were in attendance at the funeral That gay old bird, the stork, left a new baby at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Nath and another at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gerth this week. Volume XI, No. 23, May 17, 1918 Card of Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks to those who so kindly aided us in our sad bereavement and to those who showed their sympathy by giving the beautiful flowers and to the High School girls for their lovely songs. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Seaman and relatives. Little Lyle Seaman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Seaman, died Monday afternoon, after a life time of suffering. The funeral service was held from the house and was conducted by Undertake Gibbs and Rev. Earle. A large concourse of friends were present, and a number of beautiful floral offerings were in evidence. The little body was laid to rest in the grave yard west of town. Volume XI, No. 25, 1May 31, 1918 Stars for the Marmarth Service Flag Following is an unofficial list of Marmarth Boys now in the service of Uncle Sam, and the public is urged to carefully scrutinize this list and if any names have been overlooked kindly report the same to me, as it is important that no names by overlooked in making up the City Service Flag. A consistent effort has been made to secure the names of all men who have gone to the front from Marmarth, but no stringent lines have been drawn, as we have included a few boys who were registered outside of Marmarth, but who had been working or living in the city. James H. Cramer, Pres. Board of City Com'rs. Chas L. Stuart, Clifford Henry, L.A. Blake, J.P. Yacum, Geo. Rasmussen, Everett Sparks, Dale Walrath, Errol Montgomery, Chas. Daniel Moddy, Arthur Ashley, Bernard Heiser, Loring Cleveland, W. R. McKenzie, Harry H. Gilmore, Geo. A. Fitzgerald, Thos. B. Hunter, Crede Weir, H.L. Chandler, F.W. DuBois, Joe E. Peterson, Hilmar Norberg, Frank I. DeLange, John Little, Gregg Fullarton, Leonard Radke, Harry Catey, Claude Preston, Dovie W. Carter, Knute W. Bergan, Alfred Ender, Chas. H. Williams, Winslow Gorman, Frank Howard, Bernard Tuttle, Geo. M. Horn, Ed. C. Hirschfeld, John S. Mullins, L.C. Croy, Thomas Holmes, Ivan Lind, Gust Deutscher, Jas. C. Peterson, Aug. Henrickson, Henry Wheeler, Ray Wells, Carl Court, Art Court, Arthur Heberlein, Wm. Milledge, Gustav A. Wheeler, Robt. D. Anneberg, Laben Woods, Edwin W. Jensen, Lee Sheppard, Frank Wm. Birely, Thornton K. Worthington, Fred Ireland, E. J. Kruger, Carl Sichting, Fred Gunter, Frank Fisher, Marion Fowler, Dan Schlenker, John Hy Caughlin, Otto Huston, Herbert T. Lundgren, Geo. McGlinn, Clarance Holman, Thomas F. Brown, Frank Biergenzahm, Earl Christian, Carl Shady, Henry Schesser, Erig W. Kinder, E. J. Larson, Earl Walls, John Remasse, Ray Crowell, Harry Mullen, George Arlt, Arthur Crawford, Lyle Willis, A. Torstenson, Chris. Torstenson, E. J. Foote, Elmer Snyder. Cards were recently received by Marmarth friends of Raymond Nasseck of Milwaukee, announcing the marriage of Ella M. Franz and Mr. Nasseck, which was solemnized on the eleventh day of May. Owing to some evident mishandling of type in The Mail office the expression of thanks by the family of Wm. Duffield and sons never appeared in print, although they had asked The Mail to convey their thanks to the many friends and neighbors, and especially the Royal Neighbors for their kindness and sympathy extended to the bereaved relatives during the death and burial of Mrs. Wm. Duffield, and for the many beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. O.C. Jenks, one of the old time residents of our city, and one of the most beloved women in our community, passed away Wednesday evening after a long period of sickness and suffering. She had had all the care and attention that could be given her for the past four months first being attended here and then being taken to Miles City for an operation. She was brought back here two weeks ago, but shortly after her return she was stricken with paralysis, which ultimately resulted in her death Wednesday evening. The funeral will be held Sunday and the remains will be interred on the farm land of her father, James Rasmussen, south of town. The stork has been a busy old bird of late, having left a baby boy with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ridgeway on the 17th, and going from there to Jim Cavens south of town where another war boy was left to brighten the Cavin home on the 24th. On the 25th a baby girl was left with Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Morris who had been staying in town pending her arrival, and on the 28th, a war boy was left at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Stuart, but the real busy time occurred at the Emergency Hospital Wednesday when this gay old bird left a boy to Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Carter and a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. August Swanson. Some busy bird that stork! Volume XI, No. 26, June 7, 1918 Marmarth Pioneer Laid to Her Final Rest Large Concourse of Friends Paid Respects to Remains of Mrs. O.C. Jenks, which were Laid to Rest Sunday Afternoon (majority of article is illegible) Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Timm of the famous Horseshoe Bend ranch, were made grandparents twice in succession last week, when the stork presented a new baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Lasota of Alpha on the 27th and another one to Corp'l and Mrs. John Timm, of Des Moines, on the 26th. Bill's friends may expect him to spring one of the gol-dingdest stories they ever heard the next time he comes to town. Probably something about killing a rattlesnake with a face like the Kaiser's, or raising two cabbages from one seek, or some other kind of a yarn resulting from the good feeling occasion from being made grandpap twice in the same week. Card of Thanks We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our many friends who so willingly assisted and comforted us during the long illness, and death and burial of our beloved wife and mother, and especially for the tender care and comfort given her before her death and the many beautiful floral offerings at her funeral. O.C. Jenks and children. Volume XI, No. 27, June 14, 1918 Tabor-Kramer At the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Tabor, near Ollie, Mont., June 6, occurred the marriage of Miss Lucile Tabor and Mr. Herman Kramer, Rev. Bovey officiating. After congratulations from relatives and friends who were present, a fine dinner was served. The bridge came to Slope County a little over a year ago, and taught the Buckley school last winter. She is a charming young lady of excellent qualities. Mr. Kramer has resided in the Horse Creek country a number of years, and it is a young man of good habits and sterling worth. They will be at home to their friends on the groom's farm near Ollie, Mont., after June 15. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Carter are just tickled to death and Grandpap Carter is coming right straight home from Amidon, all on account of a new baby girl that arrived Wednesday morning. Although this is the third grandchild for Dad it is the first granddaughter. Mr. and Mrs. Willy are the proud parents of a new baby girl born Saturday morning. Mrs. Willy was confined at the local Emergency Hospital. A new baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Merz northeast of town Monday morning. The stork has been a busy old bird again of late and has kept Dr. Bordwell so everlastingly busy helping it assist new babies into the world that the Doctor has let some of the new arrivals accumulate only to hand them in in a bunch. For instance two new babies arrived last week that The Mail never heard of until this week. One of them came to make merry at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Ainsley up the Beaver Creek, and the other was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lew Horn, and is already crowing away, emitting a noise that sounds like "Can the Kaiser." Mrs. Horn was confined at the local hospital, under the care of Nurse Hope. Volume XI, No. 29, June 28, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Everett Yates brought their baby Neta home from the Miles City Hospital Monday, the little one lay in a convulsion one week, but at this writing she is improving slowly. A new baby boy called last week at the Bolster home on the sixth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bolster's wedding. Some anniversary present. Eh! The many friends of Miss Clara Engle and Mr. David Dobbie will be pleased to learn of their marriage, the ceremony taking place at Grant's Pass, Oregon, June 20. Both young people were well liked in our city. Davis is working in a Government Lumber Camp, and has enlisted in the Reserve Coast Guard as an electrician. Volume XI, No. 30, July 5, 1918 Popular Young Man Loses Life in Reservoir Elmer Tabor, Member of 1918 Graduating Class is Drowned While Swimming in Local Reservoir (majority of article is illegible) Volume XI, No. 31, July 12, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Tabor and children desire to express their deepest appreciation to the many friends and neighbors, who supported them so kindly and valiantly during the trying hours of the sudden death and burial of their son and brother Elmer and for the many beautiful floral offerings. Elmer Tabor The remains of Elmer Tabor were laid to rest Sunday forenoon in the northeast corner of the new burial cite. After the body was prepared for burial it was removed from the undertaking rooms of Mr. Gibbs to the home of Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Bott. Sunday morning the friends and relatives met at the house and accompanied the remains to the M.E. church where the funeral sermon was ably delivered by Rev. C. U. Prior after which the long procession of relatives and friends proceeded to the new cemetery cite where the remains were laid to rest. May beautiful floral pieces covered the casket, indicating the large number of friends and the exceptional high esteem in which this splendid young man had been held. Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Tabor and family of the Cannon Ball Country, Mrs. J. E. McKinney, a sister of Mr. Tabor, from Rockham, S.D., Mrs. Syvert Hanson, mother and Hans Hanson, brother of Mrs. C.G. Tabor, of Naley, N. Dakota. The pall bearers consisted of Cecil Mayo, Arthur Cain, Shirley Brown, Bernard Barnes, Mercade Cramer and Romeo Bott, all schoolmates and close friends of the deceased, and as the final words of the burial ceremony were being spoken the many school girl friends scattered flowers over the casket as it rested in the newly made grave. The death of this estimable young man has thrown a cloud of sorrow over the entire community. He was an exceedingly alter, intelligent lad, aggressive in his high school work especially bright in his literary work, with a brilliant future ahead of him and his many friends and relatives will long mourn their loss. Married On Saturday, June 29th, 5 o'clock p.m. at Johnsonburg, Pa., Mr. Geo A. Demmler of Johnsonburg, and Miss Eleanor J. Workman of Bowman, N.D. were united in marriage. The ceremony took place at the First Baptist church of Johnsonburg, Rev. Pierce, pastor of that church, officiating. Only the parents of the bridge and a few friends of the groom were present at the ceremony. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the cozy home which the groom had provided for his bride. After a trip to Buffalo, N.Y. and Niagara Falls, the newlyweds returned to Johnsonburg, where they will hereafter reside. The bride is well and favorably known in Bowman, being daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Workman. She has grown to womanhood here, and since her graduation from the Minneapolis School of Music a year ago, has been very successful as an instructor in music in Bowman and surrounding towns. The groom was originally from Eau Claire, Wis., his parents being old residents of that place. He went to Johnsonburg some months ago however, and accepted a position as chemist in the laboratories of the New York and Pennsylvania Co., one of the largest paper manufacturing concerns in the east. Bowman Pioneer. Elmer Tabor The remains of Elmer Tabor were laid to rest Sunday forenoon in the northeast corner of the new burial cite. After the body was prepared for burial it was removed from the undertaking rooms of Mr. Gibbs to the home of Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Bott. Sunday morning the friends and relatives met at the house and accompanied the remains to the M.E. church where the funeral sermon was ably delivered by Rev. C. U. Prior after which the long procession of relatives and friends proceeded to the new cemetery cite where the remains were laid to rest. May beautiful floral pieces covered the casket, indicating the large number of friends and the exceptional high esteem in which this splendid young man had been held. Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Tabor and family of the Cannon Ball Country, Mrs. J. E. McKinney, a sister of Mr. Tabor, from Rockham, S.D., Mrs. Syvert Hanson, mother and Hans Hanson, brother of Mrs. C.G. Tabor, of Naley, N. Dakota. The pall bearers consisted of Cecil Mayo, Arthur Cain, Shirley Brown, Bernard Barnes, Mercade Cramer and Romeo Bott, all schoolmates and close friends of the deceased, and as the final words of the burial ceremony were being spoken the many school girl friends scattered flowers over the casket as it rested in the newly made grave. The death of this estimable young man has thrown a cloud of sorrow over the entire community. He was an exceedingly alter, intelligent lad, aggressive in his high school work especially bright in his literary work, with a brilliant future ahead of him and his many friends and relatives will long mourn their loss. Married On Saturday, June 29th, 5 o'clock p.m. at Johnsonburg, Pa., Mr. Geo A. Demmler of Johnsonburg, and Miss Eleanor J. Workman of Bowman, N.D. were united in marriage. The ceremony took place at the First Baptist church of Johnsonburg, Rev. Pierce, pastor of that church, officiating. Only the parents of the bridge and a few friends of the groom were present at the ceremony. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the cozy home which the groom had provided for his bride. After a trip to Buffalo, N.Y. and Niagara Falls, the newlyweds returned to Johnsonburg, where they will hereafter reside. The bride is well and favorably known in Bowman, being daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Workman. She has grown to womanhood here, and since her graduation from the Minneapolis School of Music a year ago, has been very successful as an instructor in music in Bowman and surrounding towns. The groom was originally from Eau Claire, Wis., his parents being old residents of that place. He went to Johnsonburg some months ago however, and accepted a position as chemist in the laboratories of the New York and Pennsylvania Co., one of the largest paper manufacturing concerns in the east. Bowman Pioneer. Volume XI, No. 32, July 19, 1918 Conductor is Killed When Engine Tips Over Ed Boyd of Marmarth is Killed on Work Train on South Branch Sunday Conductor Ed Boyd was killed about two o'clock Sunday afternoon when the engine of the work train on the Faith branch out of Mobridge left the track and turned turtle. He suffered injuries from which he died fourteen hours later at the railroad hospital. The work train was going west with a train of empty air dumps. Two miles west of La plant the engine suddenly left the track and turned completely over. Conductor Boyd was riding in the cab with the engineer and fireman and was the only one injured. None attempted to jump and stayed in the cab as the engine rolled over. The others of the crew came to the assistance of Mr. Boyd and he was taken to the hospital at Mobridge as soon as possible. He was suffering from a severe shock, which was the chief cause of his death, and had been struck heavily across the abdomen. He died at four o'clock Monday morning. He had taken this run on the branch line while the family was away on a visit and intended to return to Marmarth later. Ed Boyd was one of the oldest and steadiest conductors on this division, having been running east from Marmarth for the past 8 or 9 years. He was of a quiet, unassuming, and uncomplaining nature, and worked so steadily and regularly that his nearest neighbors seldom had the pleasure of passing the time of day with him. It was a pleasure to meet Ed Boyd and have him wish you a cheerful good morning, and while he never took a prominent part in community affairs, he was well liked by his many acquaintances, all of whom will miss him. His oldest daughter is but slightly known in Marmarth, as she has made her home with her grandmother in Pingree, Minn., for an extended visit with relatives, when she received the messages advising her of Mr. Boyd's injury and death, whereupon she hurried back to Mobridge where she was met by Mrs. S. L. Richey of our city and Mr. and Mrs. Steinstra of Mobridge, who accompanied her to Marmarth. The funeral was held from the Methodist church this afternoon, and was attended by a large concourse of people. The casket was banked high with floral pieces showing the esteem in which he was held in Marmarth. Volume XI, No. 36, August 16, 1918 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Williams this morning a new baby. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Swanson Sunday morning a baby boy. Volume XI, No. 37, August 23, 1918 Gave Wedding Dance A wedding dance was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Ponsen on their ranch south of Ives last Saturday evening. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Anderson of our city. The stork left a new baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Carney Sunday morning, and Mike is all smiles. Mrs. Wm. Empting, who was taken to the Mobridge hospital the first part of last week, passed away Thursday evening and the remains were taken to Kansas for interment. Mrs. Empting had been ailing for some time, but had not taken to her bed until the day that she was taken to the hospital and her death came as a surprise to the entire city. Volume XI, No. 39, September 6, 1918 Dr. Bordwell was called out to Tom Bandfield's last Monday evening where he assisted the stork in ushering a new baby into the world. Volume XI, No. 41, September 20, 1918 A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sheppard of north of Mound Tuesday. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Les Rasmussen Wednesday, and Les is sure a happy papa. A baby girl was ushered into the world at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Harris of Mound last week. Richard Thomas, who has been a resident of our city for the past two years, suddenly passed away, in his bed Sunday night. Mr. Thomas had been in the employ of the railroad a great deal of the time since residing in Marmarth, and at the time of his death was living in the Herman Wilkie apartment house. The remains were prepared for shipment and were taken to Hettinger on No. 18 Thursday for interment. Services were held at the house at which Rev. C. U. Prior presided. The deceased leaves a devoted wife, two sons and three daughters to mourn his demise. Volume XI, No. 43, October 4, 1918 One of Marmarth's Sons Makes Supreme Sacrifice for Country James Peterson Died Suddenly at Fort Quantico, Va., after Short Illness James Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Peterson of south of Marmarth, passed away at Fort Quantico, Virginia, Saturday after an exceedingly short siege of pneumonia. The body was prepared for burial and expressed home by the military authorities arriving here Wednesday on No. 17. Jimmie, as he was best known by his friends and schoolmates had voluntarily enlisted in the Marine Corps of the Navy, and was expecting to be sent across most anytime when he suffered an attack of pneumonia, dying after a short illness. The body was taken out to the old farm home where it rested in state until yesterday noon when it was brought in to the Congregational Church follows by a large procession of the friends and neighbors. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Earl and Undertaker Gibbs, special music being furnished by a mixed choir of six people. The casket was lovingly draped with a large American Flag which in turn was banked high with a profusion of floral offerings. The church was overflowed with friends, and the procession to the grave was the largest in the history of the city. An American Flag was draped over the casket as it was placed in the steel vault, and the body was lowered to its final resting place by six young men, Byron Gorman, Harold Rehbok, Willard Willis, Mercade Cramer, Adrain Gray and Clarence Svendby, the four former being old acquaintances and schoolmates of deceased. In giving his life, while in training for overseas duty, this former pupil of our city schools has paid the supreme sacrifice for liberty, as surely and as willingly as thought he had died upon he battle field, and his death adds a golden star to the city Service Flag as well as the School Service Flag. It is an honor to his parents and to his memory that he gave his life in this wonderful cause for humanity's sake, and it must ever be a comfort to them that he volunteered his services, and that he gave his life in support of the ideals of his country. James Clarence Peterson was born at Frankville, Racine County, Wis., January 14, 1898 and died at Fort Quantico, Va., September 28, 1918, aged 20 years, 9 months and 14 days. He had been baptized in the Lutheran church and his remains were interred in Riverside Cemetery, October 3, 1918. Card of Thanks We wish to express our thanks and deepest appreciation to all who helped and comforted us in the death and burial of our dear soldier son and brother. Also for the many beautiful floral offerings. James Peterson and family. Volume XI, No. 44, October 11, 1918 A baby girl was born on September 26 to Mr. and Mrs. Moses W. Smith, of Sparta, Wis., Mrs. Smith, formerly Miss Edna Richards, was at one time Domestic Science teacher in our city schools. W. J. Empting, one of the first in our city to suffer an attack of Spanish Influenza which early developed into pneumonia, passed away at his home this afternoon. His mother and daughter, both of Bismarck arrived the first of the week and will take the body to Bismarck for interment. The deceased also has a son in France with Uncle Sam's fighting forces. Volume XI, No. 45, October 18, 1918 Old Pioneer Taken by Influenza Epidemic Loss of Dr. F. A. Bordwell Affects Entire City in Many Ways In the death of Dr. F. A. Bordwell Marmarth has lost one of her most influential citizens, one of her oldest residents, and one of her most prominent business men. Dr. Bordwell was perhaps the oldest town pioneer to our knowledge although there may be others who arrived here a few weeks a head of him. He came here from the northern part of the state when Marmarth was still a tent town and early established a hospital on a cite in the western part of town, which though the building has long since been burned down, is still known to the older residents as "Hospital Hill." In the spring of 1911, while returning from a country call, he experienced a run-a-way, which resulted in him being thrown from the rig and suffering a severe injury to the back. He was picked up on the prairie in a semi-conscious state and brought to town from where he was taken to Stillwater, where he remained nearly a year before he regained his health sufficient to allow him to resume his practice. During that visit to Stillwater a romance sprang up between him and Miss Clara Conway, sister-in-law of the doctor's brother, which later resulted in their marriage and the establishment of a permanent home in the bungalo which he had prepared especially for his bride. The Doctor has taken a prominent part in all affairs tending toward the improvement of our city, and has dealt quite extensively in land having lately centered his attention in this direction on the Cannon Ball Cattle Ranch, which has been managed by his father, F.M. Bordwell. His practice has been a large one and has always been of such moment to him that he had not taken a vacation for the last four years, until this summer he, in company with his family and C.P. Allison and family, enjoyed an auto tour through the Yellowstone Park. Perhaps a saying by one of his old patients who paid her respects to his remains Sunday afternoon, describes his character much better than we could do. As this gentle woman walked away from the casket she said "The Doctor had attended us many times, and he was so kind. It always seemed as though his calls were more as a friend than as a physician. The entire country will miss him." An exceptional mark of esteem which was noticed was the large number of little children who came by themselves to pay their last respects to their old friend. The body was brought back from Miles Sunday morning. Accompanied by Mrs. Bordwell and little son Frederick, the Doctor's father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Bordwell and Nurse Hope, and was taken to the home by Undertaker Gibbs, where it laid in state until afternoon, when it was removed to the front yard where a short ceremony was conducted by the Masons, after which it was accompanied to Stillwater, Minn. By Mrs. F. A. Bordwell and little Frederick, who were attended by Nurse Hope and Mrs. F. Naumann and Frank Naumann, as the special representative of the Masons. At Stillwater the body was laid to rest under the auspices of the Elks. In the death of Dr. Bordwell we feel that we have lost a sympathetic friend, a good fellow, a builder, and our family physician. Influenza Epidemic Proves Fatal to Five Marmarthians Since the death of Wm. Empting which was chronicled in last week's edition of the Mail four more deaths have occurred, they being Dr. F. A. Bordwell, who passed away at the Miles City hospital Friday night; Mrs. C. E. Moran, who also died at the Miles city hospital Tuesday morning; Mr. William Williams who died at his home in North Marmarth Monday night and Mrs. Carl Henderson, who died at the home of her mother, Mrs. C. A. Anderson this morning. All of these fatalities resulted from pneumonia setting in, and with the exception of Mr. Williams the change came very suddenly. Mrs. Moran was moved to Miles City last Friday, and although she had the services of a special nurse, she was unable to throw off the hold which pneumonia had gained on her. Mr. Williams had been suffering from a rather prolonged attack of influenza which had turned into pneumonia last week. Mrs. Henderson had been ill of influenza but her condition had not been thought extremely serious until there was a change in her condition last night and life rapidly slipped away. The remains of William Williams who died Monday night, were laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery Wednesday evening. His father, who arrived from the east, was the only relative able to accompany the remains to their last resting place as the rest of the family was confined to the house by Influenza. Mr. William shad been an employee in the car department and six of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen acted as pall bearers, the burial service being read by Rev. Earl. Mrs. C. E. Moran, who passed away at the Miles City hospital Tuesday morning, leaves many friends to mourn her loss. In company with Mr. Moran, she came to Marmarth some three years ago and purchased the St. Charles hotel, which they quickly transformed from a makeshift into a first class hostelry, and which they later sold to C.M. Case. In all that she undertook this estimable lady was an indefatigable worker. Whether it was a private or public undertaken she threw her whole soul into the work. She leaves a husband, mother, and several sisters and brothers to mourn her loss. Volume XI, No. 46, October 25, 1918 Mrs. Carl Henderson The remains of Mrs. Carl Henderson, who died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Anderson, last Friday morning, were taken to Preston, Minn., Tuesday afternoon for interment, and were accompanied by the grieving husband and Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, parents of the deceased. Edna Anderson was born at Lanesboro, Minn., July 5, 1885, and on June 6, 1906 was united in marriage with Carl Henderson. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson came to Marmarth in 1910, living here for a couple years and then going to Montana, where they lived until 1916 when they returned to Marmarth and since when they have made their home with Mr. and Mrs. Anderson in order that Mrs. Henderson might assist her mother with her work. Besides the husband and parents and other relatives there is one daughter, little six-year old Gladys to mourn the loss of this estimable woman. Baby Simpson George Clement, the little twenty months old baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Simpson, passed away Saturday afternoon after a short illness of Influenza which developed into pneumonia. Mrs. Simpson was confined to her bed at the time by an attack of influenza; but everything possible was done by the physicians in attendance and the neighbors as well as by Miss Harlin and Miss Caughlin, who were giving their services to the Simpson family on the afternoon that death arrived to relieve the little one from its suffering. A short outdoor service was held in the yard Sunday afternoon after which the little body was interred in Riverside cemetery. The death of this bright faced baby boy has caused untold sorrow in the home of the parents. Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Simpson of the Riverside Dairy Farm desire to express their thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown them during the illness and burial of their little one, by their friends and neighbors and for the floral tributes. Grant Larson, age 20 years, son of Henry Larson, passed away last night as the result of an attack of Influenza which developed into pneumonia. Three more of the Larson boys are sick at home of the malady while Charles, a married brother is ill at his home in North Marmarth. Miss Pearl Wheeler a resident of our city, and a student in our city schools, for the past two years, died at the home of her sister in Minneapolis last week as the result of an attack of the Influenza. Pearl had gone to Minneapolis to live with her sister and attend school and was sick at the time that her mother, Mrs. Wheeler came west last week to assist in looking after the transportation of the body of another daughter, Mrs. C. E. Moran, who as the Mail chronicled died in Miles City. Pearl was a bright, friendly, sympathetic girl that made friends of all her acquaintances. It left a vacancy in her circle when she left Marmarth to attend school in Minneapolis which has been greatly intensified by her death. Miss Violet Martin, a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Witherell of North Marmarth, passed away Tuesday after suffering from a prolonged attack of influenza, which developed into pneumonia. Violet had been giving freely of her strength in attending the Williams family through a long siege of the Influenza, until at last the malady seized her in its grasp and forced her to take to her bed. She was given the most tender and loving care possible by her grandfather and grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Witherell; but assuming one of those violent and erratic developments, resulting in pneumonia, the influenza proved to have to strong a grasp, upon her constitution and she succumbed to its merciless forage upon humanity. A short service was held yesterday afternoon at the grave before interment was made in Riverside cemetery. Violet was a popular young girl among her many friends and an especial favorite of her grandparents with whom she made her home. Volume XI, No. 47, November 7, 1918 In Death of Martin Sisters Marmarth Loses Two Historical Characters Through Bravery of Violet at Age of Seven Years, the Life of Her Baby Sister Was Saved Only to be Snuffed Out Within Week of Violet's Death (balance of article is illegible) Kenneth Willis, who was taken to Miles City last week for an operation upon a pistol wound, passed away a few hours after the operation, and the body was brought back to the Mound home Sunday morning, the funeral being held from the Mound church Tuesday at one o'clock. Word has reached The Mail, which seems to be authentic, that Jean Pearl of Mound has given his left as a supreme sacrifice for the betterment of the world, on the battle fields of France. His death is reported as having occurred on the 14th of October upon the battlefield. A triple burial service was held at Riverside Cemetery Sunday afternoon when the remains of Grant Larson, Charles Brown and May May Martin were laid to rest. The remains of Gene McComb who passed away yesterday morning after a two weeks courageous fight against pneumonia, were shipped to Monroe, Ia., this afternoon, being accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. S.I. Richey, B.F. McComb, brother of the deceased and Mrs. McComb and little daughter. Mr. McComb has been a resident of our city for the past year and a half and has made many friends during that time. Volume XI, No. 48, November 15, 1918 The little 18 months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Clark of North Marmarth passed away today after a ten day siege of pneumonia. The remains were accompanied by the parents on No. 18 to Aberdeen, where internment will be made. Louis Hosman, the third son of Mr. and Mrs. L.F. Hosman passed away last Friday after an extended illness of pneumonia resulting from influenza. Services were held at the cemetery Sunday when the remains were laid at rest. Louis Hosman was born in Illinois April 13, 1899. Volume XI, No. 49, November 22 Card of Thanks We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors for assisting in the illness of our son Lewis Hosman, and also the Kelly Brothers, Chas. Morton and Bill Swanson for the beautiful floral offering. Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Hosman and family. Little Charles M. Case, the year and three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Case of our city, passed away at Nurse Hope's hospital Friday at rest in Riverside cemetery Sunday, after pneumonia had resulted from influenza. The little body was laid at rest in Riverside cemetery Sunday, the burial service being pronounced by Rev. Earl. The movement of bodies from the old burying ground west of town to the new Riverside cemetery, has already begun, and as soon as a survey of the new cemetery is completed it is expected that all of the bodies will be removed. Jean Pearl On October 29 a telegram was received by Mr. and Mrs. George Pearl announcing the death of their son, Sergeant Jean H. Pearl, in France October 1. There were no particulars of his death only that he died from wounds received in action. Last letters received from him were dated September 27. In these letters he said he was sick of war but he was in Uncle Sam's service and would stay until he was honorably discharged. He said he was out in No Man's Land and in a day or two would be in the thickest of the fighting. Jean Haywood Pearl was born in Mankato, Minn., May 28, 1886. He was past draft age and volunteered in Fargo June 30, 1917, as an ambulance driver and trained as such at Fort Riley, Kansas, until one day he went in to the mess hall to relieve a sick cook. Right there he was installed as cook and soon was made sergeant, which position he held until his death. He sailed for France May 26 and was at or near the front from the first after reaching France. "Oh, never is liberty gained without price. It is bought thro' the anguish of others; and no man hath love that is greater than this, that he lay down his life for his brothers." Volume XI, No. 50, November 29, 1918 Matt Penoskie, who was traveling through Marmarth last week, was taken sick while here and died at the St. Charles hotel Sunday morning after pneumonia complications resulted from influenza. The body was prepared for shipment by Undertaker Gibbs and was returned to the old home at Houghton, Mich. P.I. Pirnie received the sad new this week of the death of his brother Art, who died in France on October 34d as the result of wounds received in battle. Art was a resident of our city in 1910 and 1911, when he attended school here, later going with his parents to Seattle, Wash. He was 22 years of age and enlisted in the service. Ethel Mae Edelman Crampton Ethel Mae Edleman was born near Ellwood, Ia., April 28th, 1889. At the age of six years she moved with her parents to Olin, Ia., where she grew to young womanhood, and attended school. At the age of sixteen years she moved to Maynard, Ia., where she completed her high school education graduating June 27, 1907. She was one of Fayette County's most successful teachers, having taught several terms in the public schools there. She was received the Methodist church in 1908 of which church she was a very devout member, taking active parts in Sunday school and Epworth League. She was also an ardent member of the Red Cross. In 1909 her parents moved to Fayette, Ia., where she attended the Upper Iowa University. In the fall of 1910 she with her father, came to North Dakota and filed on a homestead, residing here until her death. On April 6th, 1916. She was united in marriage to Edward P. Crampton by Rev. C. U. Prior. Ethel Mae Edleman Crampton died at the home of her parents October 28th, 1918, at the age of 29 years 6 months. She has been a patient sufferer most of the time for the past seven years, being afflicted with heart trouble and paralysis which with influenza was the cause of her death. Ethel Mae was one of the six children of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Edleman. Four of them proceeded her to the happier land. Three of them dying in infancy and her sister Blanch, who died ten years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, mother, father, brother and wife with little niece and nephew. Fiancé From West Meets Groom Here Dakotan Awaits Arrival of Seattle Miss and They are Married Miles City Daily Star - The bride-t-o-be will sometimes meet the groom-to-be half way, especially when they reside long distances apart. This was illustrated at the district clerk's office yesterday when Elsie Wilson, of Seattle, and Clark I. Wyman, of Marmarth, N.D., made application for a marriage license. "It was a long distance from my home to here," the man was heard to remark, "so she consented to come part of the distance if I would go the rest of the way." Rev. J. Forsythe Smith performed the ceremony. Volume XII, No. 1, December 6, 1918 One of the saddest incidents coming to our notice for many days was the death of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Erick Ergland, who live twenty miles south of Baker, which occurred last week. The little daughter went from the house to meet her father who was coming from the distant cornfield with a load of fodder, after dark, he having worked at loading until it was dark. In order to escape a bad crossing the father took an unusual trail home, and thus missed the little one, who became lost. A search was constituted at once, but when found two hours later life had left the little body, death evidently resulting from fear and exposure. Volume XII, No. 2, December 13, 1918 Birth cards have been received by the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Tom J. Sargent, announcing the arrival of Dorthey May on the 8th of December. The little lady weighed in at seven and one-half pounds. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Causer of Willett both passed away recently as the result of an attack of influenza. Mrs. Causer was postmistress at Willett and her death will leave a big vacancy in that department Hank Mills, who conducted a horse ranch on the Box Elder creek for several years, and then sold out and went to California only to come back to the vicinity of his old range, died at Belle Fourche last week. Hank had a varied and interesting career that would make interesting reading if it could but be gathered. He left a wife and four children. D.J. Piper, stepfather of Ivan Cooper who died here last week, arrived from Bort, Wisconsin, the first of the week and accompanied the remains of Mr. Cooper back to the old home in Illinois. Ivan Cooper was eighteen years of age and had been a resident of Marmarth but a few weeks. He had, previous to making his residence in Marmarth, lived with his Uncle, H.E. Wagner of Lime, Bowman County. While he had not established an extensive acquaintance in our city he was popular with those who knew him. This week Billy Henderson received the sad news of the death of his brother, his brother's daughter-in-law and two grand-children, all of Carson, North Dakota. Thus the terrible swath of the influenza epidemic continues to lengthen. Volume XII, No. 3, December 20, 1918 Marmarth Boy Gives His Life In the Service of His Country Dovie W. Carter, Volunteer in Aero Service, Died in France, December Sixth From Accidental Injury (much of article is illegible) Young Man Mortally Burned While Asleep Arthur Lobdell Went to Sleep in Inspector's Shanty Only to be Awakened by Fatal Fire (much of article is illegible) Wayne File Dies as Result of Falling From Automobile (much of article is illegible) Volume XII, No. 5, December 27, 1918 Card of Thanks We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors who were so ready to extend us consolation in our time of sorrow, and for the beautiful floral offerings in memory of our son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Lobdell and family. Young Lobdell's funeral took place from the Congregational Church Monday afternoon at 2:30. Services were in charge of the Rev. Earle. The funeral services over the remains of Arthur Lobdell were held at the Congregational church Monday afternoon. The remains were laid at rest in Riverside cemetery, the service being conducted by Rev. Earl and Undertaker Gibbs. Dr. C. J. Anderson has been kept busy by that great American bird, the stork, the past week, and as a result he reports a new baby girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Nattveit last Friday, another at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Seaman Sunday, and still another at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Havener this morning, while it was a body that gladdened the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Newman Monday.