Slope County, Marmarth Mail - (1919 - 1920) 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 XII, No. 4, January 3, 1919 through Volume XIII, No. 52, December 31, 1920 Volume XII, No. 4, January 3, 1919 From Range Gazette The death of "Shorty" Davis, the well known broncho buster, is reported to have taken place at Miles City recently. Influenza was the cause Oh Boy! What do you suppose that Register of Deeds Carl Knudson found in his stocking on Christmas morning? Well Santa Claus brought him a fine baby boy. Yes, that's what they say. And we believe that it is true for Carl bought several boxes of big brunette cigars on Christmas morning. There could be no mistaking the smile - and he was heard to say that the mother and the little fellow ere just doing fine. Mrs. Burdette Conner Mrs. Burdette Conner, (nee Pearl Repholz), as born October 4, 1896 and died December 28, 1918, aged 22 years, 2 months and 24 days. The Marmarth friends of Mr. and Mrs. Burdette Conner of Mound were shocked Saturday morning to learn of Mrs. Conner's death which came without warning. Three weeks before her death Mrs. Conner had given birth to a baby boy; and had not fully recovered from her confinement when Bud was taken down with the Flu. Although neighbors took care of the stock and chores, Mrs. Conner insisted upon looking after Bud which with the care of her baby was too much for her. While she was waiting upon him Friday morning she fell across the bed unconscious, where Mr. Bandfield found her. Neighbors were called at once and Dr. Warnshuis was called from Marmarth, but this faithful wife and mother never regained consciousness but died Saturday morning at 2:30. Owing to the severely cold weather the funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Earl and the remains were escorted directly to the Mound Cemetery for interment. A great profusion of flowers literally covered the casket, as a token of the high esteem in which the deceased had been held by her friends and neighbors. Married Monday morning at the Methodist parsonage, by Rev. H.E. Chappell, John C. Denton of Buffalo, N.Y., and Mrs. Faye Dunn of Marmarth. Volume XII, No. 5, January 10, 1919 Herman Apel was in from the Anderson ranch this week, and while called at the Mail office slapped the boss on the back, and informed him that a new baby boy arrived at the Apel home, December 18. Card of Thanks We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the many deeds of kindness during the sickness, death and burial of our beloved wife and daughter. Also for the many beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Repholz, W. B. Conner Volume XII, No. 8, January 31, 1919 In Memory of the Slope County Soldier Boys Who Died in France Sergeant Dovie Webster Carter, Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Carter of Marmarth, Born September 10, 1892, Killed in service December 6, 1918 Dovie W. Carter enlisted in the Aviation Corps on July 28, 1917, was advanced to a sergeancy and became a rigger of air ships, was stationed in England from January 1st, 1918 until June 25, 1918, when he was moved to France. Died from accidental injury December 6th, twenty-five days after the armistice was signed. Clean in morals, active in clean sports, with a clear and growing insight in commercial activities, courageous and loyal, philosopher that he was, we held big things in store for Dovie Carter. And now that he is gone, having given his life in the service of his country, it is but an indication of the meager control we mortals have of life itself. "Please don't worry!" he wrote his parents. "I am going into the war zone without fear or anxiety, except to do my duty. If I should be called, remember no "weeps" for me. Just feel that your son and brother has given his best for his country and home." John Kienenerger, Son of a prominent resident of Bierman John was a member of the Infantry and but a few days before his death wrote his father that he had been over the top several times and expected to go again soon. His death occurred in action October 1st, 1918. Slope County News: He passed through the fires of affliction and made the supreme sacrifice for God, for man and for country. John Kienenberger was a fine type of manhood, young, strong, and clean. Corporal Edwin Hagen, Born May 1894. Killed in action Oct. 12, 1918 Corporal Hagen volunteered his services early in the war, and was sent to Camp Dodge in charge of the second contingent of Slope County soldiers. From the Slope County News: Ed. Hagen was an honest, sincere young man, loyal to his friends and loyal to his country. He made the supreme sacrifice of a young life full of promise, that all of us here might dwell in peace and security. All honor to our dead hero. His memories will be forever with us. Sergeant Jean H. Pearl, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pearl of Mound, Born May 18, 1886, Killed in action October 1, 1918 Although past draft age, Jean Pearl enlisted in the service of his country June 30, 1917. At the time of his death he had just unloaded the mess outfit and turned in for a little sleep when he was struck by a piece of shrapnel which killed him instantly. The first sergeant of Jean's company wrote the following words of praise to Jean's Parents: Jean was a good solider and the company cannot seem to realize even yet that he is gone. Especially at mess time I can hear the men saying "Things aren't like they used to be." "Your loss is ours also though in a different way. You lost a true American son and we a sterling comrade." Volume XII, No. 9, February 7, 1919 Slope County Pioneer Shoots Self in Head Jim Adams Placed Muzzle of Gun Against his Forehead and Then Muffled Sound With Old Coat. (majority of article is illegible). Volume XII, No. 11, February 21, 1919 Mr. and Mrs. Herman Nath had the misfortune Tuesday to lose an infant daughter, born earlier in the day. Mrs. Francis Goodwin On Sunday evening, February 16, occurred the death of Mrs. Francis Goodwin at the Goodwin home ten miles west of town, death resulting of heart trouble and asthma of long standing. Bozina Pelikan was born in Kewaunee County, Wis., October 12, 1877 forty-one years ago last fall. February 11th, 1899 she was united in marriage to Francis Goodwin, who, with the three children, Laun, Fern and Violet, who blessed this union, survive to cherish the blessed memory of a loving wife and devoted mother. Funeral service were held at the home and interment took place at the Duffield cemetery, Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Porter C. Knudson of the Methodist church officiating. Mrs. Goodwin was one of those blessed personalities that the world so sorely needs and hates to surrender to that invincible conqueror Death. Her heart throbbed with a sympathy that was precious as a gem to others. Her life has been a most sweet benediction to many. Surely her life is gloriously crowned with immortality. And thus it is that "Life is ever lord of death. And love can never lose its own." Volume XII, No. 12 February 28, 1919 Helen Beth Hubbard On Monday evening, February 2th, at six o'clock occurred the death of Helen Beth Hubbard, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Hubbard in their home in this city, death resulting from an acute attack of Bright's disease. The little girl had been harboring a cold most of the winter, thought it was not severe. Saturday she was up and quite active. Her sudden death was a shock to the family and the entire community. Helen Beth was born July 9th, 1912, being six years seven moths and fifteen days at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Wednesday morning, interment taking place in the local cemetery. The floral offerings were large and beautiful, and the larger number who attended the services witness to the high esteem in which this little life was held by her playmates and friends. They, with the mother and father, a brother and sister survive to keep afresh the green garlands of her memory. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Douglas are the proud parents of a new baby girl who arrived at their home last week. Volume XII, No. 14, March 14, 1919 Popular Young Couple Married at Miles City Chester Allison and Miss Florence Gibbs Steal a March on Their Friends This Weeks (most of article is illegible) Dr. Warnshuis announces the birth of a daughter on Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. O.A. Olson residing south of here. Volume XII, No. 15, March 21, 1919 Mrs. Leslie Moore At the Lemmon hospital last Sunday occurred the death of Mrs. Leslie Moore, death resulting from blood poisoning after child-birth. The body was shipped to this city and internment will take place in the local cemetery as soon as all the relatives arrive, though up to the hour of our going to press they have not done so. Mrs. Moore was well and favorably known in this city, and her death is a sudden shock to all who knew her. She is survived by her parents, three brothers (one in France) and a sister, and her husband, a little girl two years old and a babe of a few days. Volume XII, No. 16, March 28, 1919 Announcement has just been made of the marriage of O.C. Jenks and Mrs. Roberts, which occurred at Selby, S.D., January 6th, 1919. Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. L. Moore were held in the Methodist Church last Sunday afternoon, Rev. P.C. Knudson officiating. Volume XII, No. 17, April 4, 1919 Private Roy Byers Killed in Action (most of article is illegible) According to the Farmers Press a new baby girl arrived at the home of States Attorney and Mrs. C. P. Brownlee of Amidon last week. Volume XII, No. 18, April 11, 1919 Cards have been received by the Marmarth friends of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lewis of Hettinger, announcing the birth of Eleanor Gronna Lewis, who arrived at the Lewis home on the fifteenth day of March. Volume XII, No. 19, April 18, 1919 One of the recent "doings" of the stork which failed to be reported to the Mail was the birth of a new baby to Mr. and Mrs. Jess Hal. Mrs. Hale was under the care of Nurse Hope at her Emergency Hospital. The Amidon News tells of the suicide of Chas. Calkins. Well Mr. Calkins was one of those men who helped Amidon win the county seat. Volume XII, No. 19, April 25, 1919 Mrs. Nathan Holman Dead On Easter Sunday April 20, occurred the death of Mrs. Nathan Holman, wife of one of the pioneer homesteaders of Bowman county. The Holman family has resided near Austin post office for the past ten years and have a large circle of friends who express their deep condolence in the death of this estimable woman. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the M.E. church, Rev. P.C. Knudson officiating. The body was interred at Riverside cemetery in a special concrete vault made especially for that purpose. Sarah Amelia Ritchie was born in Licking county, Ohio, on June 2nd, 1856, and died April 20, 1919 at 7:30 P.M., aged 62 years 10 months and 18 days. She was married to Nathan Holman on March 16, 1873, at Beecher City, Illinois. To this union was born eight children, five girls and three boys. One of the sons, Jacob preceded her to the better land. She leaves a devoted husband and seven children to mourn the loss of an affectionate wife and kind mother. Mrs. Holman came to Bowman county, N.D., in 1909, and has since lived in the neighborhood of Austin. She joined the M.E. church at the early age of 12 years, but later she joined the Church of Christ and has lived a faithful, consistent Christian life, and by faith and love has led others to love and serve Christ. Her life was one of service to her family and friends. Card of Thanks To the friends and neighbors, and especially the Royal Neighbors and M.E. Choir of Marmarth, who so kindly assisted during the illness and death of our wife and mother, we wish to extend our sincere thanks. Nathan Holman and Children. Death of Mrs. Maria Hern Mrs. Maria Hern, mother of Mrs. Fagan, died at the home of her daughter in this city last Friday night of heart trouble. Mrs. Hern was the widow of a United Brethern minister, and was the mother of eight children. Several years ago she conducted a millinery store in the Tabor & Larson building. She had a sweet, mild, winsome Christian character which left its imprint on many lives with which she came in contact. Mr. and Mrs. Fagan accompanied the body to Nebraska, where interment was made. Kenneth Eugene Williams, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Williams of this city, died Tuesday morning. The child was sickly and never strong after having the flu. Funeral services were held at Henry Taylor home Wednesday morning and interment made in Riverside cemetery. Volume XII, No. 20, May 2, 1919 A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hubbard of this city, died Wednesday of this week. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mason, living 12 miles south of town, last Saturday morning, April 26th. Volume XII, No. 21, May 9, 1919 Murder Trail Faces Hedrick Now in Jail Climax Farmer Declares He Killed Cochrane in Self-Defense - County Officials Investigate Trouble Ekalaka, May 1. Self defense, it is stated, will be the plea of William Hedrick, a prisoner in the county jail here for the alleged murder of Bruce Cochran. Hedrick admits he killed Cochran but declares he did it only after Cochran had threatened his life. The two men were neighbors, occupying adjoining ranches near Climax, a post office about sixty miles south of here. Each has been engaged in stock raising on a small scale and it is understood they quarreled over a division line between the two places. Hedrick rode to Ekalaka after the fatal shooting and at a late hour Wednesday night rapped loudly on the door of the home of Undersheriff John Dague to whom he related briefly the tragic happening of a few hours before. The officer immediately locked Hedrick up. Later the undersheriff and Coroner B.K. Putnam started for the scene of the killing. An inquest is to be held over the body of Cochran. Miles City Daily Star. Gazette, Camp Crook - A shooting affray took place yesterday afternoon, near the Bobby Williams ranch on upper Box Elder, in which Bruce Cochran met his death. Cochran's body was found in the road last evening. A coroner's inquest is being held this (Thursday) afternoon. By phone from Ekalaka it is learned that Wm. Hedrick surrendered himself to the sheriff some time last night as the man who did the shooting, and he is now in the Carter county jail. No particulars are available today of what led up to the shooting. It is not known whether or not Cochran was armed. Bruce Cochran was about 35 years of age and leaves a wife and three children. His ranch adjoins the Williams place. He had resided there for about three years and is said to have had a good reputation in the community. Wm. Hedrick formerly resided in and around Crook, and is pretty well known in all the inland country between Belle Fourche and Baker. Railroad Man is Instantly Killed John Beckett Car Repairer at the Milwaukee, Caught Between Cars. John Beckett, car repairer at the Milwaukee shops, was instantly killed late last night, being crushed between two freight cars in the local yards. The deceased was unmarried and, so far as is known, ahs no relations. Home home was on the island, where he lived next door to William Ralston, who was a witness of the accident. It is stated by Ralston that Beckett walked between two freight cars just as the train they were attached to backed up. He was struck in the small of the back, death being practically instantaneous. Volume XII, No. 22, May 16, 1919 Double Wedding of Marmarthians at Baker Sunday Four Popular Young People of our City Take Marriage Vows But Fail to Notify Friends. (most of article is illegible but the names of the couples are Miss Anna Peterson and Arthur J. Crow and Miss Anna Jacobson and Merl I. Comstock and A brand new baby arrived at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Lee Conner of our city last week. Of course Lee is the proud papa. The stork presented Mr. and Mrs. Guy Johnson with a new baby girl Monday of this week, and Guy is the proudest theatrical man in Marmarth. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert May this week. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Emil Staddin yesterday morning. Volume XII, No. 24, May 23, 1919 Baker Lady Marries Wealthy Californian The marriage of Miss Emma Geer, former stenographer in the office of County Attorney Cornish, to Antone Hermanson, a wealthy California rancher, was solemnized at Miles City Tuesday. Following a brief "honeymoon" Mr. and Mrs. Hermanson will spend the summer upon the bride's ranch near Knobs, where she is the owner of quite a bunch of cattle. - Baker Sentinel. The bride, Miss Emma Geer, is the daughter of Mrs. Geer and the sister of Ed. Geer and Mrs. Fabian Gibeau all of our city. She is well-known in Marmarth. Card of Thanks We desire to express our heartfelt hanks and appreciation for the aid and sympathy tendered us during the short illness and death of our beloved mother. William Hern, Henry Hern, Aaron Hern, Mrs. James Tyree, Mrs. John Harrison, Mrs. Priscilla Olson, Mrs. Lizzie Ging?, Mrs. J.G. Fagan Volume XII, No. 26, June 13, 1919 Shooting Affair Resulted in Box Elder Killing Long Time Range Trouble Among Box Elder Ranchers, Resulted in a "Killing" Saturday. A long standing range trouble which had resulted in Bill Solenberg of the Box Elder being convicted in District Court at Buffalo, S.D., last spring for shooting cattle at which time he was given a light fine, and plenty of time in which to pay, was finally settled on the Great Divide last Saturday when F. C. McEachren a horse rancher above the old Hank Mills place, shot and killed Dutch Bill, as Solenberg was generally known. Although but little first hand information has leaked through to Marmarth from the scene of action, it seems that McEachren and two neighbors were "riding" the Box Elder country looking for horses, In the course of their work they met Solenberg, who accused McEachren of testifying against him at his recent trail. A quarrel soon ensued and McEachren started for his horse and gun. When a short distance away Solenberg began shooting at him. McEachren reached his horse and securing his rifle, returned the fire. At first, it is said the firing was only bluff on both sides, but when the aim began to get closer, McEachren, who is a crack shot, dropped his rifle to his hip and plugged Dutch Bill through the chest, killing him instantly. McEachren went to Buffalo and gave himself up, and was bound over to District Court, with a bond fixed at $3000. The trouble had grown out of the old time worn dispute between Honoyock and stockman, and had been brewing for years, as each of the participants in the affair had experienced more or less previous trouble and it is said that McEachren had threatened Dutch Bill's life on various occasions. Volume XII, No. 29, July 4, 1919 The stork is reported to have made a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pearson of the Box Elder country, and Arthur is being felicitated upon his advent into fatherdom by the many neighbors. Mr. and Mrs. L.N. Larson are the parents of brand new baby girl that arrived Saturday morning. Louis has just swelled right up and all on account of the new arrival, talks about building a new house. Volume XII, No. 31, July 18, 1919 Miss Pauline Shaker of Haliday N.D. was instantly killed and her companion Miss Hilda Broaten was seriously injured on the 4th of July; when Miss Shaker, who was driving, shifted from high into reverse while going up hill, resulting in the car backing over an embankment. Webber, the eleven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Page of the Golva neighborhood, was found dead by his mother last week, when, while playing with his dog he somehow became entangled with a rope about his neck and over the reel of a binder. Mr. and Mrs. Page are widely known, and as this is the second son to lose his life through a tragic death the parents are to be doubly pitied. Volume XII, No. 32, July 25, 1919 Gebbhardt-Blake Marriage vows were exchanged at 8:30 o'clock last evening by Miss Edna Mae Blake and Albert J. Gebbhardt, at the home of the parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Blake, 110 West Thirty-second St. Before the ceremony Miss Florence E. Brown sang. Miss Helen Wright played the processional and recessional marches. During the service she played, accompanied by Arthur Lueck, violinist. The only attendant was a niece of the bride, Dorothy Vandervoort, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Vandervoort of Marmarth, N.D. She wore a frock of ruffled net and carried the ring in a lily. The bride's gown was white georgette crepe fashioned over white satin. A cap of duchess lace caught with cluster of Cecil Brunner roses held her veil. She carried a shower bouquet of bride roses and white sweet peas. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Rev. John Walker of Brooklyn Center officiated in the presence of 60 guests. Mr. and Mrs. Blake and Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Gebhardt, parents of the bridegroom, received with them following the ceremony. Assisting in the rooms were Mrs. Robert Johnson and Misses Freda Klapp, Lenore Elm, Helen and Mabel Wright and Alvie Thorne. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Vandervort and daughter Dorothy, of Marmarth, N.D., Albert Meyer, uncle of the bride, from Oakland, Calif., and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Blake of Duluth. Mr. and Mrs. Gebhardt left for Duluth and the Great Lakes. They will be at home in Minneapolis after September 1. Minneapolis Daily News. Robert Fullarton is now a full-fledged citizen, having been granted his citizenship papers by Judge Crawford at the regular term of Court held in Amidon this week. Volume XII, No. 32, August 1, 1919 Archie Phillips Archie Phillips, who has been a resident of our city for the past three or four years, having that time been an employee of the C.M. & St. Paul Ry. At the round house, suddenly passed away Saturday morning, while receiving treatment by Dr. G. I. Warnshuis. Death came very suddenly following a fainting spell from which Dr. Wanshuis was unable to resuscitate his patient. "Shorty," as he was best known to his friends and acquaintances, has not been in good health for many years, and has been handicapped by a physical affliction which would have resulted in complete discouragement in one endowed with less courage and determination. The day before his death he had went to Miles City to call on a specialist but was sent back to Dr. Warnshuis. The body, under the direction of Mrs. Phillips, was taken in charge by Frank Gibbs, who prepared it for shipment and burial, Sunday morning his brother arrived from Winona, and arrangements were made for the brother and widow to accompany the body back to the home of the mother at Winona, from where the funeral services would be held. Volume XII, No. 33, August 8, 1919 Miss Almeda Fulks and Mr. Orville Phillips, both of our city, were united in marriage at Baker, Mont. Wednesday afternoon by Judge L.C. Burns. The young couple will make their home with the bride's parents fro the time being. This item was set up in type last week and then lost in the shuffle as the forms were made ready for the press. Volume XII, No. 35, August 22, 1919 Sam Van Schuyver Shot at Thermopolis, Wyo. Early Character of Marmarth's Pioneer Days Comes to Same End He Meted Out to Another of Early Day Wild Fellows (most of article is illegible) Twin babies were born to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tarter this week, Mrs. Tarter being with her mother, Mrs. Nitcey, on the east side of the river. Len J. Olson, at one time the printer-operator in The Mail office, has taken unto himself a wife, the lady being Miss Alice Haugeberg of New England. Volume XII, No. 38, September 12, 1919 Mrs. Wells gave birth to a baby Tuesday, but life did not last long in the little body. Mrs. Knight gave birth to a baby Tuesday evening. Indirect siftings of news has leaked through to the Mail this week of the marriage of Grace Campbell and James Shoberg, both of the down over country, and also of the marriage of Ethel Wells and George Reining, the marriages having been solemnized at Baker recently. Volume XII, No. 39, September 19, 1919 Miss Lorraine Knutson and Mr. Harold Rehbock, both of our city, were united in marriage at Selby, S.D., last Friday. Miss Knutson has been a resident o four city for a couple years, and has been a popular young lady. Mr. Rehbock has been a resident o four city for nearly ten years, having attended our city schools from where he went to the University at Grand Forks for a short time, before accepting regular employment with the C.M. & St. P. These young people are making their home with the groom's parents at present. In company with their many friends the Mail extends its congratulations. Volume XII, No. 40, September 26, 1919 "Marriage Will Out!" After two months of maintaining secrecy, news has leaked out of the marriage of Miss Ollie Knutson formerly of our city, and Mr. Byron Gorman, manager of the Marmarth Farmers Elevator Co. Miss Knutson taught in the grades of our city schools last year after which she returned to her home in Rosholt, S.D., where she accepted a school for this year. During the first part of August Mr. Gorman visited Miss Knutson at Rosholt but none of their friends or relatives were advised of their marriage which took place at that time until last week when the bride, who had been teaching school in Rosholt, suffered a nervous breakdown, and sent for her husband of two months. It is understood that as soon as Mrs. Gorman is sufficiently recovered she will return to Marmarth Tenth Baby Weighs Ten Pounds Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hughes of Sunny Slope are the proud parents of their tenth baby which came to bless their home Thursday morning. Roy burned up the already badly parched grass in order to get to the Mail office ahead of Dr. Service to announce the event, and when he bounced in the door, he asked, "What do you think about this, our tenth baby arrived this morning and she weighed an even ten pounds?" Then in discussing a little difficulty he was having securing his patent to a certain piece of land Roy said, "Maybe the Government can keep that land from me but it can't take away that girl!" Mr. and Mrs. Williard Willis are the proud parents of a new baby girl which came to bless their home the first of the week. Mrs. Willis was confined at the Rhame Hospital. Dr. Service reports the birth of a new baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Arneson of the North Side. The stork left this precious little package Tuesday morning. Volume XII, No. 41, October 3, 1919 Little D.J. Murphy Killed in St. Paul Son of Former Residents of Our City Has Life Snuffed Out While Enjoyed Ride About City (majority of article is illegible) Dr. Service announces the birth of a new baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Viets Monday morning. Dr. Anderson reports the birth of a new baby at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Williams Monday morning. And now comes Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Tabor with a new baby boy of which to boast. Claire has been as proud as a peacock this week and his customers can barely coax him into waiting upon them. Mrs. Glennie Durbin and Mr. Felix Arant of our city were united in marriage at the Presbyterian parsonage at Miles City Wednesday afternoon, the ceremony being attended by Mrs. Fred Pease, also of our city. The newlyweds expect to establish their home in the cottage owned Mrs. Durbin on S. Main St. as soon as it can be vacated. Volume XII, No. 42, October 10, 1919 La Fayette Hotel of Hettinger Burned Two Children and the Cook Were Burned to Death and Landlord Barely Escaped Fire at Hettinger yesterday morning consumed the La Fayette hotel with all the furnishings. This hotel was under the management of "Bill" Armstrong formerly a resident of our city, and was generally considered as the second hotel at Hettinger. Two children, a little son seven years old and a daughter thirteen years old of Mrs. Armstrong were burned to death as was also a man by the name of Lyon, who was cooking for Mr. Armstrong. In an attempt to rescue the children Mr. Armstrong was severely burned and was taken to the hospital at Mobridge. The fire occurred about 4:00 A.M.; and occurring just at a time when the first cold weather appeared and before Hettinger had its water system completed, there was no chance to save either the building or contents. Card of Thanks We wish to extend our thanks and appreciation to the friends and neighbors who so kindly ministered to our sorrow over the loss of our baby and especially to the little girls who officiated as pall-bearers. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tarter. One of the twin babies of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tarter died Sunday and was buried Monday in Riverside Cemetery. Little Nellie May Huffstutler died Saturday at the age of 22 months and eight days after having suffered for six weeks from summer complaint. Mr. and Mrs. Huffstutler moved to our city a year ago from Willett, S.D., and reside in the Wilkie apartment house. The remains of the little girl were interred in the Riverside Cemetery. Announcements have been printed at the Mail office this week of the wedding of Glennie Durbin and Felix Arant, of which an announcement was made in last week's Mail. Mr. and Mrs. Arant will be at home in Mrs. Arant's Main Street residence after November 1st. Volume XII, No. 43, October 17, 1919 A brand new ten pound baby boy made his arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Darius Cleveland Thursday morning, and Grandpa Cleveland seems as pleased over the advent as Darius. Volume XII, No. 44, October 24, 1919 Former Marmarth Girl Enters Bonds of Wedlock Miss Barbara Olsen and John W. Brant of Ekalaka United in Marriage The following account taken from the Baker Sentinel , Uit was with wild and hilarious acclaim that the friend of "Johnnie" Brant and Barbara Olsen, who had just been married at the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Potterton, drew up at the latter's home last Sunday afternoon and proceeded to demonstrate the difficulty of any endeavor to "slip one over" their Baker friends in a matrimonial endeavor. "Johnnie" and "Barb" drove up from Ekalaka late Saturday evening and had a few intimate friends arrange all the necessary preliminaries. The younger sets of Baker and Ekalaka these two young people are too well known to need any introduction or encomiums. The groom has been assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Baker for some years before the organization of the First National Bank of Ekalaka last summer, when he was elected cashier of that institution. The bride was for a time bookkeeper at the First National here and has since been employed in the county clerk's office at Ekalaka. She is a young lady of refinement and exceptional talent and the two have been leaders in the social set, both at Baker and Ekalaka. Mr. and Mrs. Brant left on Sunday afternoon for their "honeymoon" in Chicago, New York and other eastern points and will be "at home" to their friends about January first. Having known each of the contracting parties since their early school days the editor of the Mail feels privileged to be allowed to extend our felicitations for their success and happiness. Volume XII, No. 45, October 31, 1919 Valve Crosby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Crosby, residents of the west side, passed away the first of the week and was buried yesterday forenoon. The cause of her death was organic heart trouble. Volume XII, No. 46, November 7, 1919 A baby boy made his arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Niccum last night. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarance Snow at the Marmarth hospital Sunday evening. The many Marmarth friends of Charley Bendex will be pleased as well as surprised to hear that Charley ahs "went and done it." In other words Charley is married. The wedding was the culmination of a long standing romance, having its beginning when the bride and groom; were school friends. At that time, these young people expressed their desire of being wedded but the stern parents dissuaded them. The Young lady entered business in Minneapolis and Charly came west to make his stake. He recently returned to his school days' sweetheart with the earnings of his years in the west, and now comes word of their marriage. Volume XII, No. 47, November 14, 1919 Mrs. John Cooley, of Mobridge but formerly a resident of our city, died suddenly Wednesday morning as the result of ptomaine poisoning. Gilbert and Williams, oldest sons of Mr. and Mrs. Cooley were called home from the University of Minnesota, and Mr. and Mrs. DeLange went down from here to attend the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fullarton entertained their son William and bride the latter part of this week, the newly weds being on their way home to Miles City from Aberdeen where the wedding ceremony was performed. The bride was Miss Ina Shadduck of Groton, S.D.; and the acquaintance which sprung into love and culminated in matrimony, was formed when the groom was holding a position as linotype operator at Aberdeen before he joined the Canadian forces in the world War. The ceremony was performed Wednesday at Aberdeen by Dr. Gilbert Stansell of the First Methodist Church, in the midst of a circle of close friends and relatives of the bride, the bride being given away by her mother. This young couple will make their home in Miles City where Mr. Fullarton holds a position as Lintotype operator with the Daily Star. Volume XII, No. 48, November 21, 1919 Mrs. James Seaman Called to Great Beyond Mrs. James Seaman, resident of North Marmarth, passed away Sunday morning after having suffered for a year and a half of paralysis, which was followed by a second stroke about two weeks ago when she again took to her bed. Her condition gradually grew worse until Sunday morning when she passed away. Services were held from the house Monday morning, from where the remains were escorted to the Riverside cemetery for interment. Mary Hyland was born in Montreal, Canada, and at the age of seventeen years was united in marriage with James Seaman, to which union there were born, ten children. From Canada the family moved to Nebraska, and ten years ago, moved to the Beaver Valley in Montana, from where the aged couple moved to our city eight years ago. There remain to mourn their loss four sons, Allan and Walter of Marmarth, William of Montana, and Edward of Alexander, S.D., and two daughters, Mrs. Ash of Marmarth and Mrs. Bruce of Montana, and husband, James Seaman. Mrs. Marion Christian Suddenly Dropped Dead Was on Shopping Expedition in Golden Rule Store, When Her Heart Gave Out and She Sank to he Floor, Expiring Immediately Mrs. Marion Christian, who has been a resident of our city for some time, and who of late has been assisting Mr. Christian in the care of the Billiard Room under the First National Bank, suddenly dropped dead Wednesday afternoon, in the Golden Rule store. Mrs. Christian had shortly before gone down into the Billiard Room and dusted off the tables, but did not seem to be looking very well, and Mr. Christian remarked that she was not looking very well and that a little rest might benefit her. She then went up on the street and into the Golden Rule to do a little shopping, when her heart gave out and she sank to the floor dead. Dr. Warnshuis was called to her aid, but could do nothing more than to pronounce her death, and the body was placed in the care of Undertaker Gibbs, who prepared it for shipment to Aberdeen where the remains will be interred. Earl Christian, the eldest son has recently enlisted in the hospital service of the United States Army, and is stationed at the Walter Reed Hospital, Washington. The other sons have been working at Aberdeen, the old home of the Christians. The remains were taken to Aberdeen on No. 18 yesterday. Etta Bower was born June 12, 1878, New York City, and was united in marriage with Marion Christian April 7th, 1899. Four sons were born to this union, three of whom with their father survive the deceased mother. Earl, the oldest son is a member of the Medical Corps at the Walter Reed hospital, Washington, D.C. Mrs. W. L. Rasmussen Mrs. W.L. Rasmussen passed away Saturday morning after a short illness of two weeks. The remains were prepared for shipment, and accompanied by Dr. Rasmussen and mother-in-law, Mrs. Lallard, and Mr. and Mrs. I.E. Lowry, were taken to Wisconsin for interment. Dr. and Mrs. Rasmussen settled in our city last spring, and during their residence here made many friends, both of them being active in social circles, as well as in out door sports and churchwork. It was only recently that they purchased a new home in which they had become comfortable settled, with the view of establishing their permanent residence in our midst. Gretchen Tallard was born in Edgerton, Wis., in 1894, and was united in marriage with W. L. Rasmussen before coming to Marmarth. She leaves three brothers and three sisters, besides her father and mother and a devoted husband to mourn their loss. One of her brothers is married and lives in New York, while her two younger brothers are students in the Wisconsin University. Two of her sisters are married and live in Wisconsin, while the third is at the old home in Madison, Wisconsin. Card of Thanks Words fail to express my appreciation of the kid deeds of the people of Marmarth during by recent bereavement and I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to all. Volume XII, No. 49, November 28, 1919 The stork left a delicate little package at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Roy Tuesday. Volume XII, No. 50, December 5, 1919 Gorman-Kinder Friends of Miss Lottie Gorman of our city and Mr. Eric Kinder, a Marmarth resident before he entered the service of Uncle Sam, were surprised to learn of their marriage which was performed at Miles City Monday. The bride has been a resident of our city since Marmarth first found its place upon the map and no doubt has the distinct reputation of having lived longer in our city up to and including her marriage than any other person. She is a splendid young woman and has given of her heat and soul in aiding in keeping the family together since her mother's death several years ago. The groom is a promising young tradesman and worked at his calling at the local round-house before entering Uncle Sam's army. It was during his resident here before he entered the service that an acquaintance was formed which has ultimately resulted in the marriage of these estimable young people. The bridal couple arrived on 18 Monday just in time to meet with a heart reception, from half hundred youngsters who were in wait for them, and after spending Tuesday and Wednesday here they went on their way to Aberdeen where Mr. Kinder has been employed since his discharge and where they will engaged in the gentle art of house-keeping. Griffin-Radke The marriage of Miss Angela Griffin of St. Paul, Minn., and Mr. Leonard Radke of our city was consummated at St. Paul Saturday, November 29th. The bridal party arrived in Marmarth Monday evening, and are now established in the Radke home in the cottage next to the Yellowstone Hotel. The bride was formerly a member of our high school faculty, and has many friends in Marmarth who will welcome her return to our city. Since leaving Marmarth her home has been in St. Paul, where she has patiently awaited the time when her accepted suitor could return from the Argonne activities, and so establish himself that he could claim her as his bride. The groom is one of Marmarth's rising young business men, having been associated with his father in the Marmarth Mercantile Company for the past several years, and having recently been advanced to the position as manager of the Commercial interests over which he now presides. The young couple was royally received by the town youngsters who administered no less than three separate and distinct doses of chiravari. Popular Knobs Couple Marry The marriage of John W. Krieger and Pearl D. Churchwood both of Knobs, was solemnized by Rev. Edward Livingston at the Lutheran manse on Tuesday. The groom is the mail carrier between Camp Crook and Knobs and both have been residents of that section for a considerable time. - Baker Sentinel Volume XII, No. 52, December 19, 1919 Mrs. Delbert Summerton, who arrived in Marmarth last month in expectation of a visit from the stork, and who entered the hospital last week, gave birth to a baby boy Saturday night. Delbert, formerly a resident of our city, is expected to arrive in town shortly to make an acquaintance with the new born. Mrs. Katherine Fleisch, was confined at the Marmarth hospital and gave birth to a baby boy Sunday evening. The baby died Wednesday evening and was prepared for shipment by Undertaken Gibbs and taken to Rhame yesterday afternoon for internment in the Rhame cemetery. Geo Fleisch deserted his family last fall, and left them in destitute circumstances, since which time Mrs. Fleisch and children have been living with her sister, Mrs. Nels Nottveit of our city. This is the second or third time that Fleisch has deserted his family, and it is the general opinion that he is a little unbalanced. His parents are retired Parisiens and live in a little city in southern France. Volume XIII, No. 1, December 26, 1919 Lungstrom - Moran Although Mrs. and Mrs. C. E. Moran have delayed giving out the news of their marriage, the Mail is privileged to state the ceremony was performed by Rev. Ross, pastor of the Community Church at Terry, Montana, November 19. The bride, Miss Mae Lungstrom of Rhame, though well-known in our neighboring town, is but slightly known in Marmarth. She spent her girlhood in St. Paul where she received her education, moving with her parents to Rhame a few years ago. The groom came to our city in the early spring of 1916 when he purchased the St. Charles Hotel which he operated for a year or more, building up an excellent hotel business and greatly improving the hotel property. After selling the St. Charles Mr. Moran has been active in real estate, and has always been able to stir up some kind of a real estate deal, no matter how quiet the times. Several months ago he purchased the Yellowstone Hotel, which has during the past couple years been remodeled into a modern hostelry. After the wedding vows were taken at Terry R. and Mrs. Moran made a short visit to Miles City and Billings, returning here, but keeping their marriage from the public until the latter part of last week. They left Sunday evening for Minneapolis where they will spend the Holidays with relatives. They will establish their home in our city as soon as they return. Carrie A. Heimendinger and Wess Harper, both of our city, were united in marriage at Baker last Saturday. They will make their home in our city. Volume XIII, No. 2, January 2, 1920 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shields were favored with the arrival of a new baby girl Monday of this week. That Harry is the proudest Hogger on the entire Milwaukee system goes without saying. The pre-Christmas package that the stork left to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams was a little late in being reported to the Mail but the little holiday lady is said to be making her presence felt regardless. Volume XIII, No. 4, January 9, 1920 Wedding Dinner The Marmarth friends of Frank Willis of Rhame will be pleased to learn of the marriage of Miss Ethel Chadwick of Washington, and Mrs. Willis which was solemnized at Miles City last week Monday. When the happy couple returned to Rhame they managed through the wiles of the groom to evade all charivari parties until Tuesday evening of this week, when Mr. and Mrs. Willard Willis of the Badger Home farm tendered them a wedding dinner, at which a number of friends were invited, when Frank had to take some of the medicine that he has been handing out to his friends for the past many years. Mr. and Mrs. Willis will keep house on the farm which Frank has so well improved and prepared for this event. Volume XIII, No. 5, January 23, 1920 James Seaman, one of the old-timers of this country, who has been living in North Marmarth for the past six or seven years, passed away last evening after having been ill but a few hours. While enjoying a game of pocket billiards in the New Brunswick Billiard parlors yesterday afternoon, he was stricken with some kind of heart trouble, and sat down, only to lapse into unconsciousness from which he never recovered. Volume XIII, No. 6, January 30, 1920 A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hurtle on Wednesday evening, January 21, 1920. The funeral service over the remains of James Seaman was held Monday and interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. Mrs. Mary Thomas of Marmarth and Mr. James Gillis of Hettinger were united in marriage at Baker Wednesday. They will reside on the groom's ranch south of Hettinger. Volume XIII, No. 7, February 6, 1920 Miss Frances Johnson and Mr. Leslie C. Cory of our city were united in marriage at Bowman Tuesday. The bride is a sister of Mrs. Harry Shields, while the groom is one of Marmarth's popular young men, who served his time in the World War. They will make their home in our city. Last week Dr. Warnshuis reported a trio of new babies to the Mail, but the item was lost somewhere between the desk of the city editor and the composing room. His rep9ort included the new baby boy which arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Butler; a big baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Henry May, and a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Jenks. Doc. Says this as fine a trio of baby boys as he ever aided the Stork in depositing in our city, and that he is only sorry that they cannot be counted in the 1920 census. Volume XIII, No. 8, February 13, 1920 A pair of twin babies were born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Nath Sunday, but the little ones only lived a few hours. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pavelka last Friday a new baby boy. Frank is the proudest dad in the entire city of Marmarth. Volume XIII, No. 9, February 20, 1920 Farmer Hangs Himself Bowman, N.D., Feb. 17. Andrew Mokle, a prosperous Bowman county farmer living southeast of this city, was founded hanging in one of his ranch buildings. Examination proved that he was dead. He had been despondent for some time. Volume XIII, No. 10, February 27, 1920 Vannie Kelly V.R. Kelly, formerly of our city, who had been suffering from influenza-pneumonia for the past several weeks, passed away Saturday night at his home in Aberdeen. The remains were prepared for shipment in Aberdeen and were brought to Marmarth on No. 15 Monday morning, being taken direct to the lodge rooms of Hillside Lodge of which he was a member. Funeral services Tuesday afternoon were conducted by the Masonic brothers at the lodge from where the remains were escorted to the M.E. Church where services were conducted by Rev. P. C. Knudson, after which interment was made in Riverside cemetery. The deceased was one of the early homesteaders in this country, and has been more or less connected with town affairs for the past several years, having clerked in different ones of our business establishments, and having worked as a carpenter in our city. He leaves a widow, and a son and daughter, as well as five brothers and four sisters, and his father and mother to mourn their loss. Vannie Robert Kelly was born January 9, 1880, Effingham County, Ill., and die3d February 21, 1920 at Aberdeen, S.D., at the age of forty years, one month and twelve days. Mr. Kelly was united in marriage to Mary Olive Sparks on November 21, 1898, and to this union was born two children, Florence Halene and Lauren Vannie. He is a member of the Christian Church, at Colville, Wash. Mr. Kelly joined the Masonic Order in early life at Effingham, Ill., and took an active part in the organization of Hillside Lodge at Marmarth, being one of its charter members. Card of Thanks We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all those kind relatives and friends who assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Especially do we wish to mention the members of the Masonic Lodge, also the Royal Neighbors and all for the many beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. V. R. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. W. Swanson, Lauren Kelly Card of Thanks I wish to extend my most heartfelt thanks to the many people of Marmarth for their kindness and aid during the illness and death of my beloved wife and for the financial aid offered me in this time of my great sorrow. Herman Nath Born to Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Tripp Thursday morning at the hospital a baby girl. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo Reining of the North Side Tuesday evening. The little two-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Davis passed away Sunday afternoon. Short services were held at the house Monday afternoon after which the remains were conducted to Riverside cemetery for interment. The grieving parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. Mrs. Herman Nath, passed away Monday after suffering several weeks. Her health was more or less undermined, and when little twin babies arrived it proved too much for her constitution, which gradually gave way until life passed out Monday. The remains were taken to Hague, N.D., for interment, and were accompanied by Mr. Nath and his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nath. The deceased leaves her husband and four little girls to mourn their loss, the twin babies having died at birth. The children will be placed with their grandmother at Perry, Iowa, and will be attended by their aunt. Card of Thanks We desire to thank our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in our sickness and death of our little son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Davis and Family Volume XIII, No. 11, March 5, 1920 Former Marmarth Men Are in on Big Money W.P. Kerr, Geologist for Dome Oil Company, and Frank Loveridge, both Formerly of Our City, Have Struck it Rich in Montana Oil Fields. Simonds-Preston The marriage ceremony, resulting in Miss Elizabeth Simonds of Washington, D.C., and Mr. Claude Preston of our city, becoming man and wife was solemnized at the Congregational parsonage in Minneapolis by Rev. Perry A. Sharp of the First Congregational Church February 19, 1920. Directly after the ceremony the happy couple went to Milton, N.D., for a short visit with the bride's parents, after which they returned to Marmarth, arriving here Friday, February 27, since when they have been receiving the congratulations and well-wishes of their many friends. The bride first came to our part of the state in 1915 when she accepted a position as teacher in the Sunny Slope district in Bowman county south of our city. After completing a very successful year with the Sunny Slope District she went over to the Beaver district, where she aided the school board in brining that school up to such standard that it was classified as a first class state rural school, being one of the first schools in Bowman county to be so classified. She taught in the Beaver district two years, and was just starting on her third year when she received notice of the acceptance of her application for a position in the U.S. Treas. Department, and she left here for Washington, D.C. where she has since given of her best efforts to our country. During her efforts to our country. During her friends who have been pleased to welcome her back to our city. The groom is a long time resident of our city, and has about completed the necessary service as a railway fireman to warrant the C.M. & St. P. in promoting him to the position as engineer. He served some two years in the U.S. Army, six months of which was in France with the 338th Field Artillery, of the 88th Division. They are becoming established in housekeeping in one of the apartments in the Wyman building, which has been prepared by the groom for the reception of his bride. Volume XIII, No. 14, March 26, 1920 Frank DeLange and Mareta Kelly were united in marriage at Aberdeen Tuesday afternoon, and are now visiting at the home of the bride's parents in Minneapolis. Volume XIII, No. 15, April 2, 1920 John Humphrey Dead The community was severely shocked this morning to learn of the sudden death of John Humphrey, who has been a resident of our city for the past several years, during which time he has served as clerk in the round house of the C.M. & St. P. Ry "Jack" had been working as usual until the middle of the forenoon yesterday, when he complained of feeling badly and decided to go home. Upon arrival there he suffered a severe attack and Dr. Warnshuis was called. In the evening the sufferer seemed to grow worse, and, about ten o'clock passed away in the arms of his beloved wife. The deceased was respected by all who knew him as a conservative and home loving citizen. He faithfully served our city as one of the Board of Special Assessemtn Commissioners, which assessed the benefits of the special improvements of our city, and his advice has always been worthy of respect. Services will be held from the M.E. church at 4:30 Saturday afternoon and the remains will be shipped to Hettinger Sunday for interment. The body of Mrs. Frank Quilliam, who passed away at the Miles City hospital, arrived here last evening and was taken out to the Quilliam home in the Mound country by Clarence Svendby. Volume XIII, No. 16, April 9, 1920 Young Man Drowned in Little Missouri River The Following Account of the Drowning of Geo. Arbuckle, Jr. is Reprinted from Last Week's Range Gazette of Camp Crook. George Jr., eldest son of George L. Arbuckle, a well known rancher near Albion, Mont., was drowned last Sunday while attempting to cross the Little Missouri river in a boat. George and another boy named Sloan had been assisting in getting feed across the river to the Selby Ball ranch. After the work had been accomplished, the two boys started back across the river and in some manner the boat was overturned and both occupants precipitated into the raging waters. The Sloan boy made for the west bank and was fished but by Mr. Ball. But the Arbuckle boy struck out for the opposite site and the men on the east bank were unable to lend assistance. He swam close to a bunch of willows on the east bank just before going under the last time. Mr. and Mrs. Arbuckle and younger children have been residing in Spearfish the past winter. Mr. Arbuckle having moved the bulk of his stock to near Chadron, Neb., last fall. The boy had been living at the ranch and looking after the remaining stock. Search was immediately instituted in an effort to recover the body. A large force of men from the neighborhood assembled and have since been dragging the river. At last reports here the body had not been recovered. The unfortunate lad was 19 years of age, being the eldest son of the family. Mr. and Mrs. Arbuckle have a large acquaintance among the older residents of Camp Crook and all the old range country, and sincere sympathy is felt for the parents and sisters and brothers who have been so suddenly bereaved. A new baby at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Morton this week. Card of Thanks I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to my many friends for the extreme kindness shown me during this time of my great bereavement and also desire to especially thank the employees at the round-house the railroad clerks, and others for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Maria Humphrey. A new baby made its arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Byington Monday night. Mrs. Byington is under the care of Nurse Hope at the Bordwell residence. That gay old bird, the stork, has been an uncommonly busy animal of late, and Sunday night it delivered a new baby at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Kelly of North Marmarth. A brand new baby was delivered to Mrs. M. I. Comstock at the Miles City hospital by the stork, Tuesday night, and Merl has been stepping on air ever since. It is now Grandpa and Grandma Gibbs. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Kelly received word this week of the death of their eldest son, H.C. Kelly of Ramsey, Ill. The deceased was about forty-five years of age and was the eldest son of the family. It was not possible for any of the Marmarth relatives to attend the funeral. Deceased was stricken with appendicitis, and although he was rushed to the hospital, death occurred before an operation could be performed. He left a wife and five children to mourn their loss. J.J. Ramstad, died suddenly while seated in his chair at his home Saturday evening at about seven o'clock. The deceased was a veteran of the Civil War and was 78 years of age. He came here about a year ago from Griffin where he homesteaded. He leaves a wife and two young sons, John and Arthur, age six and three, respectively to mourn his sudden demise. The deceased had been ailing more or less all winter and on this evening had just sat down in his chair when he fell back dead. The remains were taken to Griffin and the services were held from the Jens Rolfness home, the remains being interred in the Griffith cemetery. Volume XIII, No. 17, April 16, 1920 Esther Irene Stadin Esther Irene Stadin, born August 27th, 1912 at Wilmar, Minn., and died April 12th, 1920 at Marmarth, North Dakota. Our entire city received a severe shock Monday evening when it was learned that little Esther Irene Stadin had passed to the Great Beyond after but a few hours of sickness. Irene was the fourth of seven children of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Stadin, and had not quite reached the age of eight years. The funeral services were held from the M.E. Church yesterday afternoon, it being one of the most impressive as well as one of the largest funerals ever held in our city. Four little boys acted as honorary pall-bearers, while eight little girls, former play-mates of the deceased, acted as flower bearers, the twelve children forming a children's choir which sang some of the Sunday School songs which Little Irene had especially loved. She leaves to mourn her death her parents, five sisters and one brother, namely Lanore, Maurine, William, Louise, Margaret and Helen. She was unusually bright and attractive and loved by everyone who knew her. She was to have taken part as "Queen of the May Pole" entertainment which was to be given at the Auditorium in May. An aunt of the deceased, Miss Amy Olson, of Fargo, North Dakota, was here to attend the funeral. The sermon was delivered by Rev. T. T. Hiner, while the funeral was conducted by Undertaker Gibbs. The little casket was fairly covered with floral tributes. Interment was made in the Riverside cemetery. Card of Thanks We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our many friends and neighbors for the extreme kindness and sympathy extended to us during the ailment and death of our beloved son. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sult A romance of short duration blossomed into wedlock Thursday when Miss Violet Conkle and Joe Smith were united in marriage at Baker. Card of Thanks We desire to extend our thanks to the many kind friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. Peter Grothe and family Robert Russell Sult Little Bob Russel, who was so severely burned last week passed away Saturday and was buried in Riverside Cemetery Sunday afternoon. The funeral was held from the M.E. Church, the service being conducted by Rev. Knudson. Volume XIII, No. 17, April 23, 1920 Card of Thanks We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our neighbors and friends for the sympathy down us in our bereavement, the loss of our dear daughter and sister, Irene, also for the beautiful floral tribute. The stork left a brand new baby girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Anderson on the Yellowstone Trail west of town last week. Volume XIII, No. 18, April 30, 1920 Successful County Teacher Dies at Pana Hospital Henry Clinton Kelly, son of F.H. and Phoebe Kelly, was born in Effingham county, Illinois, July 16th, 1874, and died at the Huber Memorial hospital April 6th, 1920, following an operation for appendicitis, aged 45 years, 8 months and 20 days. Clint, as he was familiar known, was a graduate of Austin College and had been a successful school teacher in Effingham and Fayette counties for twenty-six years. He was a teacher of Little Democracy school at the time of his death. Deceased was united in marriage to Margaret Townsend of Sefton township, Fayette county in July 1902. To this union six children were born, all of whom survive him except one, who died in infancy. He also leaves to mourn his departure his aged father and mother five sisters and three brothers. One brother, Vannie, died about six weeks ago. He was a member of the Christian church at Liberty, which he joined in 1908, serving in the capacity of Sunday School Superintendent for two years. He was also a member of the I.O.O.F. of Ramsey of which order he was recording secretary at the time of his death. Funeral services were held on April 8th at 1:30 P.M., by Rev. J.E. McCracken, after which burial services were conducted by the order of Odd Fellows. Internment at Ramsey cemetery. He was held in high esteem by his fellow lodgemen and friends as was shown by the many beautiful floral offerings and large attendance at the last sad rites. - Vandalia (Ill) Union. Volume XIII, No. 20, May 14, 1920 Mr. and Mrs. Seward Philpot are the proud parents of a new baby girl which was ushered into the world at the Miles City Hospital last week. Just think of those home runs Phil will make on the base ball field this season as a result of the attraction at home. Volume XIII, No. 21, May 21, 1920 Mrs. Bessie Corniel and Charley Toush drove to Baker yesterday, where they were united in marriage and from where they took the train to Arkansas, where Mr. Toush expects to enter the butcher business. Volume XIII, No. 22, May 28, 1920 Card of Thanks We wish to extend our thanks to the many friends who assisted us in tour recent bereavement, also for floral offerings and especially Rev. Jordahl and the choir. Dan Gerth and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Hendry and family Obituary Mrs. Daniel Gerth passed away Friday, May 21st, five o'clock in the morning, at Hill Crest Hospital, Minneapolis, of typhoid after nine weeks of illness. Mrs. Gerth, formerly Miss Ethel Hendry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hendry, was born at Luce, Minnesota, January 14, 1891. She resided at Luce the first fourteen years of her life after which she wish her parents moved to Perham, Minn., where she attended high school and graduated with the Class of 1908. She taught a term of school in Minnesota, then came to Rhame, North Dakota, to be with her parents who had located on a homestead northwest of Rhame in the autumn of 1908. She taught school four years in the rural schools of Bowman and Slope counties. She was married to Daniel Gerth in 1914, after which they resided on Mrs. Gerth's homestead, eleven miles north of Marmarth. Mrs. Gerth leaves to mourn her death her husband, two little daughters, Lois Mary age five, Lila Ida age four and baby son August Hendry age two years, her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Hendry, four brothers, William of Crookston, Minn., Harry and Paul of Marmarth, Clifford of Minneapolis and four sisters, Mystele Ida, Leonora and Edna of Marmarth. The funeral services were held on Sunday May 23rd at the Mound Church. Rev. Jordahl offered words of condolence to her family and many friends, after which the remains were laid to rest by the side of her infant son in the Mound cemetery. The many friends of Frederick Bordwell, sr., will be grieved to learn that he passed away at the home of his brother, in Ettrick, Va., on the 16th of this month. His brother had preceded him to the Great Beyond by just six weeks. Mr. Bordwell had reached the age of 657 years, during three of which he lived in the vicinity of Marmarth. He had spent an active life, the greater part of which he lived at Stillwater, Minn., where he served in many municipal capacities and for several years as deputy warden of the state penitentiary. Volume XIII, No. 23, June 4, 1920 Tenth Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peage gave a reception at their home Tuesday evening to about thirty-five guests the occasion being the tenth wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Pease. All kinds of card games were played during the early party of the evening, a different game being in order at each table. This caused much fun and hilarity, and everyone suffered the loss of many buttons before luncheon was served. A beautiful Anniversary cake served as a center piece to the main table and was dexterously carved into thirty-five pieces by the bride of ten years. Many beautiful gifts in honor of the occasion were presented to the bride and a general happy time is reported by all. Find Body of Label Woods in a Creek Bottom Well Known Rancher Thought o Have Been Shot and Then Sunk. Was Missing for Month, Saddle Found Weighted Down by Rocks. It will not be startling to the Marmarth public when it learns of the tragic death of Laben Woods which occurred some weeks ago some thirty miles above Alzada in the northeast corner of Wyoming. Woods had been spending the winter on the Frank Hickey place, and 'tis reported that he had, as usual, been having trouble with some of the neighboring ranchers. He disappeared some four or five weeks ago, but no one paid any attention to that until his saddle was found weighted down with a rock in a shallow spot of the North Fork of the Little Missouri river. The saddle had evidently been secreted in the North Fork during high water. The discovery of the saddle resulted in his sister Carnie securing the aid of the sheriff from Sundance, with the result that Labe's body was located a short distance from where the saddle had been found. The body had been in the cold water until a day or so before it was discovered and it was not badly decomposed. It had been rumored about Marmarth that a bullet hole was found in the back of the body, but the Mail has been unable to secure any positive information to this effect. Labe Woods had killed on man in Marmarth in the early days without even being given a serious trail so it is said; and had been the chief instrument in the death of old Pat Crowe, who was actually shot by Labe's brother Denver, some ten years ago, when trying to prevent the Woods from taking a horse from out the barn of his son-in-law. It was much easier for Labe to get into trouble than to keep out and it was a quiet time indeed, during the early days when he was not a participant in some fort of trouble. He did find things lively enough in France however for his tragic mind and returned with the comfort of having honorably served his country. Following is the story as taken from the Daily Star of Miles City. He had been missing for a month past but since it was his custom to make trips away from home in interests of his stock business from time to time, no special importance was attached to his absence, until his saddle was found, weighted down by rocks in the creek, not far from where his body was subsequently found. A gray horse, on which he was known to have left home, was found grazing about the vicinity. Until the finding of the body which resulted after the recession of high water in the creek, no hint of foul play was heard. It was generally known in the neighborhood however, according to the report of Mr. Gilliland, that bad feeling existed between the dead man and a neighboring rancher. The circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body appeared to clear the case of any suicide theory. Mr. Gilliland's party made no special examination of the body, however, merely covering it with a tarpaulin, after which they sent word to the coroner of Crook county, at Sundance. The body was not decomposed, having laid in rather cold water and was found very promptly after the creek water ran down. The officers are said to have some good clues on which to work in the case. The baptism of the grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Larson of this city took place on June 2 at the home on the North Side. Thomas T. Hiner officiating. The occasion was peculiarly important because it marked the fifty-first birthday of Mrs. Larson. The following children were baptized: Rosella Vae, Rosabel Ruth, born April 16, 1920; Alton William Manthey, born July 27, 1917; Marion Christine Larson, born July 15, 1913; Harriet May Larson, born March 22, 1916; Iris June Larson, born June 26, 1916; Henry Whitney Larson, born March 31st, 1918. After the baptismal service a splendid repast was served to those present. One striking feature of the occasion was the Grandmother standing at the baptismal service of her grandchildren on her fifty-first birthday, the twins being less than two month old. It was a most memorable occasion in the history of the Larson family. Volume XIII, No. 26, June 25, 1920 Cowboy Found Dead with Gun Wound in Back, Near Sundance Label Woods Shot in Back and Old Friend is Being Held for Murder (Balance of article is legible) Miss Hazel Crosby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Crosby, passed away at the Crosby home Tuesday night. She was born in Bakersfield, Oregon, January 12, 1900 and moved here with her parents some time ago. The funeral services were held from the Congregational Church Thursday afternoon, and the remains were interred in the Riverside Cemetery. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Timm, of Golva, Saturday a baby boy. John was isolated from the pleasant news for several days as he has been working with his father's sheep shearing crew on the Clark ranch north of town for the past week. Frank Gibbs is smiling grand-dad of a bran-spanking new girl that arrived at Miles City yesterday morning to gladden the hearts of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Allison. The little lady tipped the scales at seven pounds when she crowed out a good-morning to her parents. Volume XIII, No. 27, July 2, 1920 Prominent Citizen of Marmarth Passes Away F.G. DeLange, President of the Farmers Bank, Succumbed to Final Illness at the Mobridge Hospital Monday Morning. The community was shocked Monday morning to learn of the death of F.G. DeLange, who had been at the Mobridge hospital for a period approximating two weeks, suffering from acute Bright's disease. Mr. and Mrs. DeLange left here two weeks ago last Saturday for Minneapolis where he had some business to perform, and from where they expected to go to Fargo to attend the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. While at Minneapolis he became ill, and started home but Mrs. DeLange found it necessary to remove him from the train at Mobridge and place him in the Mobridge hospital, which occurred two weeks ago this Tuesday. From that day he gradually grew worse, and from the very first but little hope was entertained of his recovery. Friends waiting in suspense daily, expecting to hear of his improvement or of his death, and Sunday morning word was received that he had put in a little better night but Sunday morning a telegram was received announcing his death. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gibbs, as representatives of the Hillside Lodge and Pretty Butte Chapter, O.E.S. left on No. 18 that afternoon to be with Mrs. DeLange and to accompany her to Cresco, Ia., the childhood home of the deceased, where the remains were laid to rest yesterday afternoon beside those of his father and mother, both of whom passed away while residents of our city. Frank DeLange, younger brother of the deceased also accompanied the sorrowing widow back to the old home, to be present at the funeral. Other relatives had been notified of his serious illness, while his younger sister, Miss Claire DeLange was one of the nurses, who so tenderly cared for him during his illness. F.G. DeLange has been prominently associated with the growth and development of Marmarth and surrounding country for the past nine years, he having located in our city in the spring of 1911, in company with his father and others he organized and established the Farmers State Bank with a capital stock of $20,000.00 of which he has since been in active and direct management. He has always been identified with all movements for the betterment of the city, having been active in securing the establishment of the electric light plant here, and having been identified with all development work ever undertaken by the Commercial Club, either in the way of celebrations, fairs or permanent development such as roads, bridges, etc.; among his very last efforts in behalf of the city, being his expressed willingness to carry part of the warrants for the new school house to be built, in case the bonds were not floated by the time work was to be commenced. Card of Thanks We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness during our recent bereavement. Also for the beautiful flowers, especially for the wreath. Mr. and Mrs. Geo Crosby; Earl Crosby, Lena C. Ellis, George Crosby. Card of Thanks We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our many friends, who so thoughtfully ministered to our aid and sorrow during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother and for the many beautiful floral offerings. George Cleveland and family. As a result of a succession of paralytic strokes, beginning Tuesday, Mrs. Geo Cleveland finally passed to the Great Beyond Sunday evening. Mrs. Cleveland had been in poor health for several years, and it was largely on her account hat George moved into town from the farm. During the past year she had spent several periods at Thermopolis, Wyoming, taking treatment at that health resort, and it seemed as though her health had been considerably benefited. Tuesday of last week she suffered a severe stroke of paralysis which was followed by a succession of others, finally become almost totally paralyzed, when she passed away Sunday night at close to 6:00 P.M. Mrs. Michaelstetter of Chicago, a sister, and Mrs. Lowry of Wisconsin, a niece, were on their way here, only to arrive too late to see Mrs. Cleveland alive. The deceased had been a resident of the Marmarth country for thirteen years, having come here in the very early days and settling with her family on the Cleveland homestead on Beaver Creek, where they lived until they moved to town. The remains were accompanied to Fort Washington, Wis., by the entire family where they will be laid to rest alongside of her mother. Volume XIII, No. 31, July 30, 1920 We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our many friends and sympathizing neighbors for their kind solicitations and assistant during the illness and death of our beloved son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Crosby, Lena Ellis. Volume XIII, No. 33, August 13, 1920 Fondling Baby Found on Doorstep Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fulks Were Awakened Sunday Morning by Crying of Infant Baby Neatly "Bedded" in Suite Case on Kitchen Steps (majority of article is illegible) Hickey Bound Over for Murder of Label Wood (majority of article illegible) A new baby has arrived at the St. John's Hospital of St. Paul last week to brighten the lives of Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Jorns. Mr. Jorns immediately took the train to St. Paul to make the little lady's acquaintance. Volume XIII, No. 37, September 10, 1920 For some reason the stork ahs been rather neglectful in reporting a record of his doings in the Marmarth neighborhood the past few weeks, and as a result, there are several new babies that have arrived recently without the Mail having been advised of the historic event. M.S. Olson was presented with a new girl last week by Mrs. Olson, while a few days earlier a baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sevenants. More recently a little lady arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willy, while Tuesday night a new girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Kelly. Volume XIII, No. 48, September 17, 1920 The infant baby recently born to Mr. and Mrs. Eric Kinder of Aberdeen, died within a few days, which will be sorrowful news to their Marmarth friends. The two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Niccum died at their home Thursday afternoon, funeral services will be held at two o'clock Saturday afternoon at the M.E. church. Volume XIII, No. 39, September 24, 1920 Card of Thanks We take this method of extending our heartfelt thanks to the many neighbors and friends for their help and services rendered during the sickness and death of our little darling, also to thank the Firemen and Round-house force for their sympathy and beautiful lowers. Mr. and Mrs. G.T. Niccum Volume XIII, No. 40, October 1, 1920 Sweet Girl Graduate Weds Long Time Sweetheart Miss Mildred Goodwin, one of last spring's graduates from our city schools and Mr. Harry J. Curtis, for several years an employee of the C.M. & St. P. Ry Co. at this place were united in marriage at Baker last Friday afternoon by rev. H.E. Chappel, pastor of the First M.E. Church of our neighboring city. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Goodwin, prominent residents of North Marmarth, and has the distinction of having been the only graduate of our city schools who did her four years high school work in three years. She has always been exceptionally popular among the younger set. The groom came to our city several years ago from Chicago, and has established himself as a through-going, quiet and earnest young man. He having resided in North Marmarth since his arrival in our city, a romance soon was established, which finally culminated in the marriage of these young people. The bride was accompanied to Baker by Miss Lois Bowden, who acted as bridesmaid at the ceremony. Volume XIII, No. 41, October 8, 1920 Birth cards were received this weeks by friends of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Bolster, now of Dodge City, Kansas, announcing the arrival of Richard Henry on the 14th of September. The Mail extended congratulations. Volume XIII, No. 43, October 22, 1920 Mrs. W. J. Radke Dead A message was received by Leonard Radke Monday forenoon announcing the death of his mother, Mrs. W.J. Radke, who has been residing in Grant's Pass for the past couple years. No word had been received of her illness except, earlier in the morning he received a message announcing her serious illness, which was followed in less than two hours by a message announcing her death. Mr. Radke left on the evening train for Grant's Pass, and the funeral is being held that Oregon city this afternoon. Harry Olson was instantly killed with a high voltage electric current at the Scranton coal mine Monday morning. He was making connection with the cutter at the time. He leaves a wife and two children, father and mother, four brothers and three sisters to mourn his untimely passing away. He was 28 years of age. - Bowman Pioneer. Volume XIII, No. 44, October 29, 1920 Hadley-Ashley Miss Velma Hadley and Mr. Chester Ashley of our city were united in marriage at Selby, S.D., last week Wednesday, they being accompanied to the South Dakota town by Miss Mae Hadley, sister of the bride, and Frank Richter who witnessed the ceremony. The young couple returned home Friday night and will soon be established at housekeeping in the home now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granger on Second Ave. West. Volume XIII, No. 46, November 12, 1920 Ted Johnson Joins Ranks of Benedicts Has Won the Heart and Hand of Miss Austin of Bowman Closing Contract Monday. The many friends of Ted Johnson, who was a resident of Marmarth for several years up until the time he decided to unite his activities with his brother, W. J., at Amidon, will be pleased to learn that he has joined the ranks of the Benedicts. With Walter and family moving back to Marmarth Ted no doubt decided to step out and join up with a partner that would be a sticker. Following is the report of the nuptials as reproduced from the Bowman Pioneer. "A pretty home wedding was solemnized Monday late in the afternoon in the presence of the near relatives of the families when Miss Ruth Roberta Austin and Theodore Allen Johnson resp9onded to the marriage service read at 4 o'clock by Rev. R. F. Snowden, pastor of the Congregational Church of Hettinger. The ceremony took place at the home of the parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Austin, in Bowman. "A beautiful combination of carnations, narcissus and smilax formed the decorations for the home. The bride wore her traveling suit of blue serge with corsage bouquets of narcissus and Cecil Bruner roses. "The couple were attended by a brother and sister of the bride. Following the ceremony a dainty wedding supper was served after which the bride and groom departed for the East where they will visit for a short time. They will be at home in Amidon to their friends after December 1. "Miss Austin is an estimable young lady who has many close friends both in Bowman and Slope county where she has resided for some time. Mr. Johnson is a popular business man of Amidon and is well and favorably known. "All the people of this section will join the Pioneer in wishing this worthy young couple many years of happy wedded life." Card of Thanks We desire to extend our appreciation to the many friends who so kindly tendered their assistance during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Also for the many beautiful floral tributes. Mrs. A. A. McNew and family. Mrs. Bert Rarey Dead The many friends of Mrs. Bert Rarey, nee Mable Sult, were shocked last Friday to learn of her untimely death at the Miles City hospital as the result of an operation for appendicitis. Telephone calls here from Beatrice Sult, sister of Mrs. Rarey, to Harold Sult, a brother was the first news received in Marmarth of her illness or death. The deceased was a pioneer homesteader in this country, coming here in the early days with her parents. She was well and extensively known, having assisted in the store with her father for several years, prior to the time when he sold to W. J. Radke. Following is a more thorough account of her death as it appeared in the Times of Baker. "The death of Mrs. Bert Rare occurred last Friday in the Miles City hospital, where she had been taken from Hardin, Mont. Mrs. Rarey had suffered a bad attack of appendicitis and succumbed after two operations. "She was a former resident of Baker, her husband having been assistant cashier at the Baker State Bank. Her host of friends were shocked to hear of her death. The following attended the funeral at Miles City Sunday. Messrs. L. E. Rushton, Dr. Potterton, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Trandum, Mrs. E. O. Lentz, and Miss L. Vine Donovan." Obituary Aaron A. McNew passed away Monday morning, November 8th. Mr. McNew was born in Ripley county, Indiana July 25th, 1852. He was one of the sons of a family of thirteen children, the parents being John B. and Jane McNew. He was married to Eleanor O. Pickett forty-eight years ago at Holton, Ind., where they resided for twenty-four years, moving from there to Lakota, N. Dak., where they lived until they moved out here seven years ago. He is survived by his wife and eight children, five boys and three girls. Mr. McNew suffered severe injuries at the coal mine accident October 27th, among the injuries he received were three broken ribs, and a fractured skull. It was not known that his injuries were so serious until later complications set in, which resulted in a change for the worse, and his death. Mr. McNew was a kind and loving husband and father, a good neighbor and always an energetic worker, even though he was getting well along in years. He will be greatly missed from the family circle, of which, he is the first missing member, but God calls all his children, From out this world of strife, And gives them a home in heaven, Where all is joy and peace. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Willis, Sunday evening, Nov. 7th, at the hospital in Rhame. The mother and baby are doing nicely. Frank Wllis was up and around town bright and early Monday morning, spreading the glad news of the arrival of a baby girl in his family, who was born at the Rhame hospital Sunday evening. Mrs. Willis and the baby are getting along nicely but there is no hope for Frank. Rhame Review. Volume XIII, No. 49, December 10, 1920 The baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Conner last Wednesday morning, died the same day. Burial was made in the Mound Cemetery on Thursday. Mrs. Conner is in a various serious condition and Mrs. Clarke of near Bierman is her nurse. Volume XIII, No. 51, December 24, 1920 John Summerton Killed in Automobile Accident Missed Bridge on Pretty Butte Road and Car Catapulted to Bed of Creek Twenty Feet Below (most of article is illegible) Volume XIII, No. 52, December 31, 1920 Joyce Roberta Behrmann The funeral services over the remains of Little Joyce Robert Behrmann were held from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Behrmann Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 being conducted by Undertake Gibbs, Rev. Hyink of the Spencer Memorial Presbyterian church of Lemmon, officiating, he being assisted by Rev. P. C. Knudson of Marmarth. Internment was made in Riverside Cemetery. The deceased became ill of a severe cold Tuesday, December 14th, but improved sufficiently to resume her school work the Friday following. Saturday she suffered a relapse, and gradually grew worse until her death which occurred Friday morning. The immediate cause of her death being an infection of the meninges. Little Joyce Roberta Behrmann was born at Lemmon, S.D., December 30, and leaves a younger sister, Ruth Sylvia, besides the sorrowing parents to mourn her loss. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral service, besides Rev. Hyink of Lemmon, were Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Smith, C. A. Ingalls, S.E. Behrmann, and Miss Pearl Borresen, all of Lemmon, and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Brophy of Rhame. Card of Thanks Mere words cannot fully express our deep appreciation and gratitude for the assistance and many kindnesses rendered us by our neighbors and friends during illness and death of our beloved daughter Joyce. Nor can we sufficiently thank for all the most beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Behrmann, Ruth Sylvia Behrmann. A baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Nels Notviett Christmas morning. Some Christmas present, say we. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Swanson received the best Christmas gift of all, a baby girl, weighing eight pounds, born to them Christmas morning.