Slope County, Marmarth Mail - (1923 - 1924) 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 XVI, No. 4, January 5, 1923 through Volume XVI, No. 3, December 29, 1924 Volume XVI, No. 4, January 5, 1923 H.H. Bond's Mother Dies During Visit Here Mrs. Martha Bond, who had been visiting at the home of her son, H.H. Bond, during December, was taken ill Christmas morning, and her condition grew worse until Saturday afternoon when she passed away. Her death is doubly sad as it was her first visit to Marmarth. Mr. resided in Slope county for the past twelve years. As her illness became noticeably serious messages were sent to her sons Roy Bond of Red Lake Falls, Minn., and to Dr. Earl Bond of Philadelphia, each of whom started immediately for Marmarth, Roy arriving Sunday evening and Earl being stopped at Minneapolis where he could join the rest of the family on its way to Milton, Wisconsin where interment will be made. Mrs. Bond was 70 years of age and had been preceded to the Grey Beyond by her husband, John Bond, by just three years, he having passed away three years ago New Years day, a bare two weeks after H.H. Bond had returned home from France. The body was accompanied to Milton by H.H. Bond and Roy Bond. Mrs. H.H. Bond and son John going with them as far as Mobridge where they will remain until Mr. Bond's return. Volume XVI, No. 5, January 12, 1923 A brand new representative was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hardy last Saturday morning in the way of an eight pound baby boy. Volume XVI, No. 8, February 2, 1923 An Old-Time Resident Passed Away Monday. G.C. Jorns, One of the Few Old Pioneers Succumbed to the Ravage of Tuberculosis on His Thirty-ninth Birthday Following an illness of near two years, Gustave C. Jorns, one of the few remaining old-time residents of our city, passed away at his home Monday morning, just thirty-nine years to a day from the date of his birth. A year ago last fall, in order to secure relief from the cruel advance of a merciless disease, Mr. Jorns took a long horse-back trip from her to Arizona, sleeping out on the way, and spending the winter in the rarified atmosphere of that desert-like state. With his health greatly benefited, he returned here early in the spring, thanking that perhaps he had warded off the tubercular affectation. Although he made a determined effort to spend much of time out of doors, the climate soon brought on a renewed attack and last fall he was compelled to again remain at home and away from his business. After fighting valorously for months in hopes of getting through the winter, when he could again take up his out-door life, he was finally obliged to succumb to a fatal attack and on Monday his tranquil spirit passed into a new realm. Gustave C. Jorns was born at Portage, Wis., January 29, 1884. After completing his high school, he worked as a pharmacist's apprentice for his uncle at Grafton and later attended Northwestern University from where he was graduated as a pharmacist. It was at Grafton where he was united in marriage with Catharine Gilbert. Living in Grafton but a few months this young couple moved to Linton, where they remained until the opening of the Milwaukee country attracted them and they moved to Rhame where he worked for S.P. Killy a few months and then came on to Marmarth entering the employ of Jack O'Bannon. When the O'Bannon store was closed up and moved away Mr. Jorns entered the employ of the Marmarth Drug Company, and when that business was purchased by Frank DeKleinhans he was promoted to the position as manager. After working for Mr. DeKleinhans about five years he purchased the store and since that time has conducted his own business. The deceased leaves his wife and two children, Bobby and Betty, his mother, and two brothers to mourn his death. The remains were prepared for shipment Monday and Monday evening a short service was conducted at the home by the members of the A.F. & A.M. following which the body was escorted to the Masonic Hall until No. 16 Tuesday morning. The sorrowing widow, accompanied by her young son, Bobby, and by Mrs. Clara Bordwell, took the body back to the old home at Grafton for burial. Volume XVI, No. 10, February 16, 1923 Popular Couple Wed at Baker W.N. Thompson, Ass't Cashier of First National Bank Takes Miss Ethel White as His Bride It was with pleasure, for a long time anticipated, that the many friends of Miss Ethel White and Mr. Will N. Thompson were allowed on Sunday morning to felicitate them upon their marriage which was solemnized by Rev. Davies, pastor of the M.E. Church at Baker at the Methodist parsonage of that city Saturday evening. In company with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie A. Gibbs, Mrs. Gibbs being the younger sister of the bride to be, Mr. Thompson and Miss White boarded No. 17 Saturday evening. Arriving at Baker a marriage license was secured and Rev. Davis located when the ceremony was quickly solemnized with the sister and brother-in-law of the bride acting as attendants. This made the third and the last one of the White girls to be married within a short six months. The bride, the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam White, old-time residents on the Little Missouri river, a well and popularly known in our city, she having been educated in our country and city schools, and having been employed in our city since her graduation from a business college in Minneapolis. The groom has been a resident of our city for more than two years, but was known here in his high school days, having played football here with the Lemmon team, when Marmarth was first entering high school athletics. He served well and honorably during the World War and won rapid promotion from the ranks of private to that of Major with especial honors. Both of these estimable young people have been prominent and popular in the younger social circles of our city, and no doubt their new home, which is soon to be established in one of the flats in the First National Bank building of which institution both of these young people have been employed, will continue to be a center of social activity. Volume XVI, No. 11, February 23, 1923 There was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Dyer the latter part of last week a new baby. There was born to Mr. and Mrs. "Pat" McTigue, Sunday morning a bran new baby girl. Volume XVI, No. 12, March 2, 1923 Joined in Wedlock Miss Winnefred Cavanaugh and Harry Carey sprung a surprise on their many friends Friday night when they boarded No. 18 and started for Chicago and Indiana points. At Aberdeen these popular young folks left the train and hunted up an official knot tier who made them man and wife, before they continued on their journey to Chicago and Harry's old home in Indiana where they will visit his parents. Both the bride and the groom have been residents of our city for many years and each have been popular young people. Only words of appreciation could be said in behalf of both of the contracting parties and their many friends will welcome them back home with open arms. Infant Child Dies The little three months old daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Bliss, who just moved to our city from Missoula, Montana, passed away Monday morning and was laid at rest in Riverside cemetery Tuesday morning. Mrs. Bliss and baby had just arrived in Marmarth Sunday evening. Mr. Bliss having been here for a couple months during which time he has been in the employment of the C.M. & St. P. Ry. Co. as special officer. Volume XVI, No. 14, March 16, 1923 Word received by Marmarth friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leveridge, who are now residing at Butte, is to the effect that a new baby boy announced his presence at the Loveridge home on Feb. 27. Volume XVI, No. 17, April 6, 1923 Retiring Postmaster Takes Bride Mrs. Jennie Brant and P.J. Bott were united in marriage at Bowman yesterday morning by Rev. Father Bacher, and passed through here last evening, enroute to Miles City where they will spend a few days before returning to Marmarth. The bride has been a resident of Marmarth for the past year or more, while the groom has been a resident of our city for the past 13 years and has served as postmaster for ten years. Following the ceremony the happy couple, accompanied by Mrs. Ray Leary went to the home of J.J. Coleman where a wedding luncheon was served, following which they drove to Rhame and dine with Mr. and Mrs. Brophy before taking No. 17 west. Volume XVI, No. 19, April 20, 1923 There was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wells this week a 13-lb baby. Volume XVI, No. 21, May 4, 1923 Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Johns, now residents of Marcus, Ia., were delighted this week to receive announcements of the birth of Martha Eileen, who arrived to gladden the hearts of her parents on the 21st day of April. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Kinder will be pleased to know that a new baby boy arrived to bless their home Wednesday, April 30th. The Kinders are residents of Aberdeen, but Mrs. Kinder was one of the first children to be brought to Marmarth. Volume XVI, No. 22, May 11, 1923 Frank C. Sutliff, Deceased The remains of Frank C. Sutliff of Bowman who died at the Miles City hospital last Saturday, and which had been brought to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leo Stone, of our city, were laid at rest in the Bowman cemetery Thursday afternoon, following a short service at Bowman. Which had been preceded by a regular funeral service at the Congregational church of our city, conducted by L.A. Gibbs as undertaker with the sermon being preached by Rev. Davies of Baker. The deceased, who had succumbed to an attack of cerebral hemorrhage, leaves a widow, and seven children Mrs. Claud Stone of Bowman, Fred and William Sutliff and Mrs. Loren May of Scranton, Frank and Burt Sutliff of Elsie, Michigan, and Mrs. Leo Stone, of our city; and three brothers and one sister all residents of Elsie, Michigan. May beautiful floral offerings were indicative of the high esteem in which the deceased was held by his family and friends. Volume XVI, No. 23, May 18, 1923 Card of Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends for the kindness and sympathy shown us in our sad bereavement. We also wish to thank our friends for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Frank Sutliff, Mr. and Mrs. Loran May, Will Sutliff, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sutliff, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Stone. An eight pound baby girl was born on Saturday in Miles City to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Brogen. Word has been received from Jackson, Mich., that Wm. Hess died at that place April 30. Mr. Hess was well known in Bowman, having been postmaster and storekeeper at Slope Center for a number of years. - Bowman Pioneer. News has reached the Mail of the death of Rev. C. U. Prior, formerly resident pastor of the M.E. Church, who passed away at his home at Elkton, Ore., last Saturday after a prolonged illness. Volume XVI, No. 25, June 1, 1923 "Aunty" Davis, who has been a continual sufferer this spring, passed away Wednesday morning. The funeral was held from the Mound Church this forenoon, interment being made in the Mound cemetery. There was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Swanson at Slayton, Minn., last Saturday a ten pound baby boy. Mrs. Vannie Kelly, grandmother of the new youngster, beat the stork to Slayton by a couple of days. Volume XVI, No. 26, June 8, 1923 Seward Philpot is the proud papa of a bran new daughter born to Mrs. Philpott at the home of her parents at Stoughton, Wisconsin. Mrs. "Bill" Smith has informed the Mail that there was recently born to Mr. and Mrs. Monte Duncan, who are now living in Washington, a ten pound baby boy. Volume XVI, No. 29, June 29, 1923 Bott-Rushford The many friends of Miss Regina Bott and Leo Rushford were made acquainted with the news of their marriage Monday afternoon. Although, this happy couple did not greatly surprise their many friends, still the event came off rather sudden. As far as the Mail is able to ascertain they left Marmarth on the early morning train and went to Bowman where they were united in marriage by Father Bacher of that city, returning home on No. 17 Monday afternoon. On Monday evening their friends among the children gave them the regulation concern which was heard for some distance. Mrs. Rushford is a graduate from the local high school with the class of 1921. Leo is one of the most popular young "Tallowpots" on the TransMissouri division and is also a base ball player of no mean attainment. At present the young couple is living at the Rovert Rushford home. These popular young folks express their intentions of remaining here instead of leaving for, supposedly, greener fields. The Mail wishes to join with the rest of their friends in wishing them all sorts of happiness in their married life. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Louie Ahlness Miles City, Sunday, a baby boy who has been named Robert Louis. The Ahlnesses are now Lemmon residents but have many friends in Marmarth who would like a smoke on "Daddy." Volume XVI, No. 30, July 6, 1923 Mr. and Mrs. Kinnie of North Marmarth are the parents of a new baby girl which came to their home last week. A new baby girl was delivered via stork to Mr. and Mrs. D. Hanson of Crawford township last week. Mrs. Hanson has been cared for by Mrs. O.C. Jenks at the Jenks home on Second Ave. West. Miss Bessie Amundson and Earl Elliott were united in marriage June 19th at Long Beach, Calif. A wedding dinner was served them and a few invited friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Shaw in that city. Volume XVI, No. 31, July 13, 1923 A brand new baby girl was born Sunday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Osborn. The young lady was named Lillian Aileen. Volume XVI, No. 32, July 20, 1923 Bott - Shine The many friends of Miss Bernadetta Bott and Mr. William Shine, both of our city, will be pleased to learn that these estimable young people were united in marriage by Rev. Fr. Bacher of Bowman Tuesday following which they left on No. 17 for Seattle and other west points. (Article continues but is very difficult to read) Volume XVI, No. 33, July 27, 1923 Young Ismay Rancher Arrested for Murder Circumstantial Evidence Seems to e Strong Against Floyd Boden for Murder of Henry Oster of Ismay (article is very difficult to read) The many Marmarth friends of Elmer Yehle, who was a resident of our city for several years up until a few weeks ago, will be grieved to learn of his death which occurred at LaCrosse, Wis., last week. Elmer had been a sufferer for many years, but it was only the past eight months that he had suffered to such extent as to prevent him from working regularly. Volume XVI, No. 34, August 3, 1923 Archie Bunker Dies at Minn. Cottage Saturday (article is very difficult to read) Volume XVI, No. 36, August 17, 1923 That gay old bird, the stork, was a busy animal last week, brining new babies to several homes in our city, among them being a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. August Swedahl, a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Al Seaman, and a new baby to Mr. and Mrs. Chadwick of Rhame, Mrs. Chadwick being cared for by Mrs. O.C. Jenks at her home. Volume XVI, No. 37, August 24, 1923 Stork has changed Sex of babies This week it seems to be all baby girls that the Stork ahs been ushering into our midst, new baby girls having been delivered to Mr. and Mrs. B.N. Berg, Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Coffman, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Flor. Volume XVI, No. 39, September 7, 1923 Jacobson-Gray Miss Alma Jacobson and Mr. Adrian Gray were united in marriage at Baker, Montana, Tuesday afternoon from where they boarded No. 17 for Great Falls where they expect to spend their honeymoon. The bridal couple were attended by the bride's sister, Miss Francis Jacobson, and Frank Richter, both of our city. The bride is one of our efficient "hello" girls and the groom is an employee of the C.M. & St. P. Ry Co. Upon their return they will occupy the cottage on the corner of Main and Third streets belonging to Mrs. Jessie Gibbs. News has been received by local friends of P.E. Pirnie that he recently passed away while confined in a tuberculosis sanitarium in Winnipeg, Can. Volume XVI, No. 40, September 14, 1923 There was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Rushford at Hettinger Sunday morning a baby girl. The Rushfords were on their way to Missouri, when a visit by the stork made it necessary for them to detrain at Hettinger. The Marmarth friends of Rev. and Mrs. Porter C. Knudson will be pleased to learn that upon September 2, 1923, the stork left an eight pound boy at the Knudson home at 8719 "E" St., Oakland, Ca. which Mrs. Knudson has insisting upon naming Porter Newell. Volume XVI, No. 41, September 21, 1923 There was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Vance, of the Ives neighborhood, a baby girl, the first of the week. Dr. Husted reports the little lady as weighing in at eight pounds. Mrs. Ivan Lind is caring for the mother who is very low, but whose ultimate recovery is favorable. Volume XVI, No. 42, September 28, 1923 Card of Thanks We wish to thank the friends who prepared the last resting place for our darling Roberta, for the beautiful flowers, and for all the kindness and sympathy shown us. Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Fanning and Children. Mr. and Mrs. F.R. Cook and Children. John Hanson, old-time resident of the Rhame country, living about five miles this side of Rhame on the new road, passed away Tuesday morning after a short siege of suffering from hardening arteries. Mr. Hanson had been a successful farmer, and built up a splendid home, with all modern conveniences, and was just in a position to enjoy the comforts which he had provided for himself and family. He was up and around Monday, and ate a hearty supper Monday evening, only to succumb to the inevitable Tuesday morning. Little Roberta Helen Fanning, five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Fanning, passed away last Saturday afternoon in Marmarth. She had been ill since Tuesday evening, but seemingly not serious. She was out on the farm with the parents and Saturday morning she developed a cold in her throat and lungs which Dr. Husted, who was called, pronounced congestion of the lungs. The little one was taken into Marmarth that afternoon where she might receive the very best of care, and she died fifteen minutes after their arrival. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the church. The passing of this winsome little girl leaves a lonely gap in the family circle, and she will be greatly missed by her friends and playmates. A baby daughter was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Radke of our city at Miles City Hospital last Monday. A new baby arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Olson's Wednesday morning. Volume XVI, No. 45, October 19, 1923 Mrs. Dovey Childers of Marmarth and Mr. Ora Bethke of Mobridge were united in marriage at Baker, Montana, Monday afternoon by the Congregational minister. The bride has been a resident of our city for the past five or six years and was at one time a clerk in the depot and the same time that Mr. Bethke was thus employed when the romance sprouted which ultimately grew into courtship and wedlock. Mr. Bethke has been away from Marmarth for the past year and a half, during which he has been employed in the Superintendent Fuller's office, he now holding the position as Assistant Account. Their many Marmarth friends wish the young couple all of the pleasantness that a successful wedded life may hold in store for them. Mrs. Rilla Leahy and Mr. Lawrence Duckhorn, both long time residents of our city, ere united in marriage at Baker, Montana, last week Thursday by the Congregational minister, and from Baker went on to Miles City for a short bridal trip, returning to our city Sunday evening, when they were given an old time charivari by their many friends. Capturing the bride and groom after they had become settled for the evening, the gay party of noise-makers sat them up on the hood of a powerful automobile and with horns blowing and bell ringing escorted them up and down main street until the principals called "enough." Lavish treats were enjoyed by the entire party. Mr. and Mrs. Duckhorn will reside in the cottage which has been occupied by the bride for the past year or more, until a more suitable residence may be secured. Miss Adelia Rue and Claire Pearl, both of Mound, were united in marriage at Miles City last Saturday evening. A wedding supper was given in their honor at the home of the groom's brother, Glen Pearl, in that city. They returned home Monday evening to be met at the groom's parental home by a score and more of relatives and friends, who made rhythmic music on all the available old cans and dish pans in the community. These young people whom most of us have known for many years, received the heartiest congratulations and best wishes in the married life to-gether. Volume XVI, No. 46, October 26, 1923 Playing "Hooky" by School Boys Results in Sad Tragedy Charge From Gun in Hands of Archie Knudsen, Aged 16 Years, Kills Elmer Corneil, Aged 15 Years. Two Boys Had Skipped School and Were Hunting in Boat (article is very difficult to read.) The news has trickled through to Marmarth that a new son has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom T. Hiner of Amidon. Volume XVI, No. 47, November 2, 1923 Card of Thanks We wish to express our thanks for the beautiful floral offerings, and extend our thanks and appreciation to the many friends and neighbors who so generously and willingly aided us in our recent bereavement. It is our desire that our son's companion, on that ill fated day be absolved from all blame, and it is our wish to those immediately concerned that the incident be laid at rest with him who has gone before. Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Corneil and family, Mr. J.E. Hollibaugh. Elmer James Corneil Elmer James Corneil, the beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Corneil was laid at rest in the Riverside Cemetery at Marmarth, No. Dak., on October 26, 1923. He was born at Tustin, Michigan, September 21, 1908 and was the second son of the bereaved parents. The deceased accidentally met his death while hunting on the Railroad Reservoir at Marmarth, October 22, 1923 and leaves to mourn his loss, his father, mother, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. The Mail omitted last week to chronicle the visit of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Behrmann to Lemmon, S.D., on the twentieth when they attended the wedding ceremonies in which Miss Lillian Erickson of Strool and Mr. Sophus Behrmann of Lemmon were joined together as man and wife. Volume XVI, No. 48, November 9, 1923 The stork forgot to drop a line to the Baby Editor telling home of the Leis home in East Marmarth, last arrival of a bran new baby at the week. Volume XVI, No. 50, November 23, 1923 A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lintvelt of North Marmarth on Wednesday morning. Volume XVI, No. 52, December 7, 1923 A new baby girl came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Roberts Wednesday. Volume, No. 2, December 21, 1923 Card of Thanks We wish to thank our kind Marmarth friends for the sympathy and beautiful flowers, given us in the death of our beloved daughter and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Svendby and family. Mr. and Mrs. Nustrom were favored with a visit by the stork Wednesday morning when this gay old bird left them a new baby girl. The many local friends of the A. Svendby family, formerly residents of Marmarth, but now residents of Lemmon, were grieved this week to learn of the sudden death of their daughter, Bergheld, next to the youngest of their children which occurred Sunday evening. The remains were laid at rest in the Svendby burial lot in the Hettinger cemetery Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was fifteen years of age and had many friends among the children of her age in our city. John Goodwin, resident of North Marmarth, and who has been ailing for many months, passed away at his home Tuesday afternoon, a victim of bronchial asthma. Mr. Goodwin has been a resident of Marmarth for many years. He was 58 years of age. Mrs. Lunde, an aged resident living near the Auto camp, passed away last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Lunde homesteaded 24 miles south of Marmarth in the early days and several years ago moved to Marmarth, where Mr. Lunde has worked whenever he was able. Mrs. Lunde had been quite spry until recently. Volume , No. 3, December 28, 1923 Obituary Reverend Meonney Welburn Hiner was born in Bath county, Kentucky on the 10th day of July 1847. At an early age he entered the service of the United States in the Civil War and attained the rank if first sergeant. About 53 years ago he entered the Methodist ministry, joining the Kentucky conference, of which organization he remained a member in good standing until the day of his death. Shortly after his entrance into ministry he married Mary Tucker. To this union was born one son, Thomas T. Hiner. He leaves a widow and one son to mourn his loss. The funeral service was held in Amidon December 6th in the Presbyterian church. It was conducted by rev. F.T. Fenton, who was assisted by rev. Kenniston of Bismarck. The pall bearers consisted of the county officials with an honorary guard from the American Legion in full uniform. Card of Thanks Mrs. F.H. Kelly and children wish to express their earnest and heartfelt thanks for the many acts of kindness and helpfulness extended to them during the illness and death and burial of their beloved husband and father, and for the many beautiful floral offerings. Card of Thanks We wish to extend our thanks and appreciation to the many friends and neighbors who so kindly offered and gave their assistance during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. Iver Lunde, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lunde. Card of Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness and assistance tendered us during the illness and burial of our husband and father, also for the floral offerings. Mrs. John Goodwin and children. The remains of John Goodwin, who died at his home in North Marmarth last week, Tuesday, were laid at rest in Riverside cemetery Friday afternoon. Mr. Goodwin and family moved to our city from Chicago about seven years ago. He was born in Algoma, Wis., in 1865 and was 58 years of age at the time of his death. He leaves a widow, two sons, John and Dan; and five daughters. Mrs. J. Coleman and Mrs. Harry Curtis of Chicago, Mrs. M.A. Bude, Rosebud and Bernice of this city to mourn his loss. Old Slope County Resident Died in Oregon John Sparks Responded to Call, Died At Home of His Son Louis, at Independent, Ore., Dec. 17 Independent, Ore - John Sparks, former resident of Mound, died suddenly of heart failure at the home of his son, Louis, on the evening of December 17, 1923. Mr. Sparks was born in Clark Co., Indiana, June 6, 1857. Since 1910 he resided in Mound, N.D. and only the last of October he left Dakota to make his home with his youngest son Louis in Independence, Ore. For thirty years he was a faithful member of the L.O.O.F. Lodge No. ?? of Br**ton, Ill, where he will be laid to rest beside his wife Nancy. Mr. Sparks is survived by six children, Charles Sparks of Independence, Ore., Mrs. Mary Kelly of McManville, Ore., Mrs. C. M. Branson of Oklahoma City, Okla., Mrs. A. G. Williams of Cottage Grove, Ore., **** and Louis Sparks of Independence, Ore. Mrs. Mary Kelly will accompany the remains to Branson, Ill. Mrs. H.H. Bond received a telegraph late Christmas night announcing the death of her father, Robert Jamieson of Cleveland, Ohio, at 6:30 that evening. Mr. Jamieson had been in poor health for the past couple years, but for all that his death came as a severe shock to his daughter and family of our city. The deceased leaves, besides, Mrs. Bond, his widow and one daughter in Cleveland, one son in Chicago, and one son in St. Paul, and one son, Charles, formerly of Marmarth, but now a resident of Ekalaka. Frances Henry Kelly Frances Henry Kelly, born at Effingham, Illinois, July 23, 1849, died at Marmarth, N.D., December 23, 1923 at the age of 74 years. The many friends of F.H. Kelly or "Dad" as he was generally known to the folks about town, were grieved to learn of his death which occurred Sunday evening at the Miles City hospital but a few moments upon his arrival there. He had been ill less than a week, his illness following a stint of work in cleaning the floor of the Masonic Hall. As his condition grew critical, it was decided by Dr. Daly to take him to Miles City, but death relieved him but a few moments after his arrival there. Frances Henry Kelly was united in marriage with Miss Phoebe Brown in 1868, to which union there were born eleven children eight of whom are living. Residence was maintained in the vicinity of Effingham, Ill until the year 1909 when they moved to North Dakota, coming to the Marmarth country in 1910. Settling on a homestead ten miles northeast of town, Mr. and Mrs. Kelly resided there long enough to make final proof, and since then have lived in town. He was a millwright in his younger days, erecting and operating saw mills, and doing light farming in the summer months. In 1890 he became affiliated with the A.F. & A.M. of which order he has been an ardent member ever since, he being of the charter members of the Marmarth Lodge. In 1902, in company with his wife he joined the Christian church, which membership he maintained until his death. He was of a kindly, friendly nature, and last summer when he served as groundkeeper at the local Camp Grounds he easily acquired the confidence and respect of all tourists who stopped over here; many tourists remarking that his friendliness was making the Marmarth Camp Group known from coast to coast. He leaves to mourn his death five daughters, Mrs. Grace Kuffel of Altamont, Ill; Mrs. Phelps, Waterloo, Ia; Mrs. Hosman of our city, and Mrs. T.R. Kelly of Los Angeles, Cali; and Jeff Kelly of Miles City; and his widow, Mrs. F.H. Kelly and John Kelly of Vera, Illinois; He also leaves a brother M.P. Kelly of Effingham, Ill. The remains of Mrs. Iver Lunde, aged 74 years, who passed away at her home on River street, were interred in Riverside cemetery Monday afternoon. Mrs. Lunde was born in Norway, but had lived in this country many years. The deceased leaves her son Louis and aged husband Iver Lunde to mourn her loss. Louis Lunde is a resident of Ryegate, Montana. News has trickled into the Mail office of the arrival of a new baby recently born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shenefelt of Cheyenne, Wyo. Mrs. Shenefelt was formerly Miss Jessie Ash, and a resident with her parents of Beaver Creek. Miss Joy Ash, a sister of Mrs. Shenefelt is working in Glen Rock and taking a normal course, having graduated from the high school last year. Older residents of our city who will remember Miss Beatrice Sefton as one of the instructors in our high school in 1912-13 will be grieved to learn of her death which occurred at a banquet table in company with the other faculty women of the Eau Claire schools when she was stricken with apoplexy. She died a short time afterward, without having regained consciousness. The deceased was a very estimable young woman and was held in very high esteem by her friends in our city. Volume I, No. 4, January 11, 1924 Life was extinct in the form of the little baby girl born to Dr. and Mrs. C.O. Richer Sunday evening. Dr. Richer, who had left on No. 16 Sunday morning for Fargo to take the State Dental examination was called home owing to the serious condition of Mrs. Richer, and arrived here Tuesday evening. The remains of the little one were laid at rest in Riverside cemetery yesterday afternoon. Somewhere between the editor's desk and the newspaper press the name of Mrs. Moon, of Decatur, Ill., was omitted from the sons and daughters of F.H. Kelly, deceased, as they appeared in the obituary. This undoubtedly happened in copying the names from our notes, to the manuscript. Volume I, No. 5, January 18, 1924 That gay old stork, forgot to report the delivery of a new baby at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hadley last week. Volume I, No. 6, January 25, 1924 Christ Anderson Died at Mobridge Internal Hemorrhage, Following Operation, Proved Fatal, Resulting in Death Saturday Morning. The many friends of Christ Anderson were sorely grieved to learn of his death, which took place at the Mobridge hospital Saturday morning. Mrs. Anderson accompanied by Mobridge about the first of the year, for the purpose of undergoing a major operation, but it had not been considered at that time that the operation would prove a dangerous one at all and every one was looking forward to the time when they would be able to welcome him back to our midst. His ailment necessitated a couple operations, one upon the bladder and the second one upon the prostrate gland, and apparently his condition was so far advanced that internal hemorrhage occurred causing death early Saturday morning. Mrs. Anderson was with him at the time of his death as was their daughter, Mrs. O. P. Dahl, of Aberdeen. Mrs. Anderson accompanied by Mrs. S.L. Richey left on No. 18 Monday evening for Mobridge from where the body was taken to the old home at Preston, Minn., for interment. At Aberdeen Mrs. Anderson was joined by her daughter, Mrs. O.P. Dahl and family. Christ Anderson was a hard-working, thrifty, conscientious citizen, was of a fine friendly nature, a favorite with his fellow woodmen, and a splendid neighbor. Never complaining, he always felt able to take care of himself and his own family, and to face the world with a feeling of confidence and independence. Medora Woman Well Known Here, Dies Mrs. Wm. Follis, well known in Billings county, passed away Wednesday evening at her home on the Follis ranch some five miles down river from the Logging Camp. Mr. and Mrs. Follis were well known here and Mr. Follis has a wide acquaintance in western North Dakota having served as sheriff in Billings county many years. Mrs. Mahallah Brown, mother of Mrs. Wm. Leftke, resident of North Marmarth, passed away at the home of her son-in-law Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sanford are the proud parents of a new baby boy which arrived at the Duck Creek ranch Monday evening. Tom says that he is getting old and feeble and that it was just necessary to have a younger hand growing up to do the ridin' and ropin' Volume I, No. 8, February 1, 1924 Obituary - Mrs. Brown Mahala Morgan was born in the state of Ohio on the 10th day of October, 1857. At the age of 12 years she moved with her parents to Vernon county, Wisconsin. She was united in marriage to Martin Brown in 1878. To this union were born eleven children, Ida Liebke of Marmarth, Clarence, Jess and Rosa (Fish), of Sparata, Wis; May Hubberd and Elwin Brown of Spokane, Wash., William of Sturgis, S.D. Mrs. Rosa Fish being the only child present from a distance. Mrs. Brown belonged to the Methodist church and was a constant member, always attending church, when her health would permit, until her death. She departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Liefke, on the twenty-second day of January, 1924, following an illness of five days. She had been in poor health for twelve years. The remains was layed to rest in the Riverside Cemetery by the side of her son Charles. The department leaves to mourn her loss seven children, thirteen grand-children, one brother and one sister. Royal Neighbor Installations The Royal Neibhros recently held their annual installation of officers at which members of the M.W. A. were invited. Mrs. Robert Fullarton officiated as Installing officer and was assisted by Mrs. Frank Hardy as Ceremonial Marshall. The installation Service as conducted by Mrs. Fullarton was a very impressive one. Following the installation a bountiful luncheon was served, it consisting of meat loaf, sandwiches, salads in great variety, pickles, cake and coffee. After lunch, dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. Following is a list of the new officers: Oracle, Mrs. A. Bude, V. Oracle, Mrs. Phoebe Kelly, P. Oracle, Mrs. Minnie Kelly, Chancellor, Mrs. Cora Chesholm, Receiver, Mrs. W.J. Johnson, Recorder, Mrs. Harry Morse, Inner Sentinel, Mrs. Chas. Case, Outer Sentinel, Mrs. H. Knudson, Manager, Mrs. C.C. Bordwell, Musician, Mrs. M.R. Dixon, Color Bearer, Mrs. Ray Douglas, Mrs. Robert Fullarton acted as Installing Officers, and performed the function of that office. Mrs. Frank Hardy officiated as Ceremonial Marshal. William Hammer of Willet died Monday of dropsy and the remains were taken to Scranton on Wednesday for burial. L.H. Hammer, son of the deceased resides at Scranton. Card of Thanks We wish to thank neighbors and friends for their sympathy and aid in our sad bereavement. Also to thank the Lutheran Ladies Aid for the beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Liefke, Mr. and Mrs. Rosa Fish and Children. Volume I, No. 9, February 8, 1924 Card of Thanks We wish to express our most sincere thanks for the many thoughts and deeds of kindness, and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father for the many beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Anderson and Children. A bran new 9 pound baby boy made his appearance at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hanson who reside on the J.G. Stuart farm, Tuesday morning. A little miss by the name of Phyllis Ivadell made her appearance at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Art Crowley last Friday. She tipped the scale at *lbs. When she said "Hello Daddy!" Volume I, No. 13, March 7, 1924 Little Missouri River Trapper Killed In Dispute Over Check Dispute Over Small Check Results in Killing At Home of Colored Rancher, Forty Miles Down River. Amidon, N.D., -- Ike Gregg, trapper, aged about thirty years, was killed Saturday night at the John Tyler ranch on the west side of the Little Missouri river, about five miles above the Logging Camp, during a dispute over a small check between him and Tyler. John Tyler is the only colored rancher on the Little Missouri river and he came to this country during the Roosevelt days when he served as cook for Teddy Roosevelt during his ranching days, and later cooked for the H.T. outfit for a period of ten years or more. From information secured from Amidon it appears that Gregg was visiting at the Tyler ranch and that in the evening he and Tyler got into some kind of an argument over a small check; and that when Tyler thought it necessary to defend himself from the threatened attack of Gregg he reached for and secured a heavy western gun. Gregg was not influenced by the gun show, saying to Tyler that he could kill him if he wanted to; and as report has it, renewed the attack, when Tyler struck at him with the gun, accidentally hitting Gregg in a vulnerable spot back of the hear with the hammer of the gun. Death resulted almost immediately. Owing to the high water and the flooded condition of the river, it was impossible for Tyler to cross the river to go to Amidon to give himself up, but he called across to ranchers on the east side, telling them he had killed Gregg and that they should send Sheriff Slade over. County Judge White and Sheriff Slade managed to cross the river in a boat Monday and placed Tyler under arrest and held a Coroner's inquest, the Coroner's jury finding "That Ike Gregg came to his death by being knocked down with a gun in the hands of John Tyler without felonious intent." John Tyler has been operating a small ranch on the Little Missouri river about forty miles northeast of Marmarth for many years, and his home has always been a haven of rest for the bread-line riders and others who were "working" up and down the river without any particular place to call home. Gregg seems to have been but little known, and no information has been obtained by The Mail as to his home or relatives. The Preliminary hearing of Tyler will be held in Amidon before Judge White as County Justice. Cliff Long Takes Bride News has just reached The Mail of the marriage of Miss Celia Harkins of Wisconsin and Cliff Long of Phoenix, Ariz., which was consummated February 26. Mr. Long is a old time Marmarth resident, having gone to Arizona last fall. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Banfield at the home of Mrs. Fanning in our city, Sunday morning a new baby girl. Miss Charlotte Davis and Carl Carlson were united in marriage at Wakapala, S.D., last Thursday. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the groom's parents to the contracting parties and a few immediate relatives. This young Marmarth couple expect to take up farming in South Dakota. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Davis of our city, and is highly esteemed by all who know her. The grooms has been a tallow-pot on the trans-Missouri division of the C.M. & St. P. Ry. For the past several years. Mother Shoots And Kills Her Son Mrs. Jack White, a rancher's wife living about twenty-five miles southeast of Lemmon, shot her son Lloyd through the temple, killing him almost instantly, late Friday morning at the White home, and then took strychnine herself from which she died half an hour later. After shooting the son and taking the deadly poison, it is said she told her husband of the deed and urged him also to end his life. She left a note saying that she was going to the Great Beyond and could not bear the thought of leaving her son, so was taking him with her. Mrs. White had been somewhat demented for about three years but never had shown any indications of violence toward herself or others. The son, twenty-seven years of age, was asleep when he was shot, the deed having been committed at 6:30 o'clock in the morning. Mrs. White became demented several years ago following of death of a younger son who died of influenza while in the service of his country during the World War. She was sixty years of age. The Whites are pioneers of that section of South Dakota, having been engaged in the ranching business there for many years. The bodies of both mother and son were shipped to the old home at Boone, Iowa, where interment was made. Volume I, No. 14, March 14, 1924 Charged With First Degree Murder, Bonds at $5000.00 Preliminary Hearing of Colored Ranch Brought Out Sufficient Evidence to Warrant Holding Defendant for Trial Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reese at the home of Mrs. Rolland Dixon last night, a baby girl. Volume I, No. 20, April 25, 1924 A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rushford Monday morning. Volume I, No. 21, May 2, 1924 A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Butler Tuesday morning. Volume I, No. 22, May 9, 1924 Three Year Old Tot Drowns in Creek Bowman, M.D., April 29. - Clara, 3 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Magnus Aassen of near here, was drowned in s mall creek only a few rods from her home. Three children, the oldest aged 6, were playing near the creek unknown to their parents and the child fell into water three feet deep. The other children summoned the mother, who pulled the child out but efforts at resuscitation failed. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Elliott Tuesday morning a baby girl. The little visitor tipped the scales at 6 pounds. Volume I, No. 23, May 16, 1924 Word was recently received in Marmarth that Fred Arnett had been killed in an automobile accident in the mountains. He is said to have been married recently and was returning to Slope county to visit the home of his parents. Fred was well-known in Marmarth. Volume I, No. 24, May 23, 1924 Word was received this week of the death of Dr. Nutting, at Tuttle, N.D., he having died very suddenly. Dr. Nutting was formerly a resident of this city. Volume I, No. 26, June 6, 1924 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cook, of Yule, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born May 25. They have named the little Lady Hilda Ann. Stork made a Liberal Visit at Nath Home (much of article is illegible) Former Marmarth Girl Weds Announcements were received in Marmarth this week of the marriage of Miss Luella Harlin to Mr. James Vincent Baker at Chicago on the 31st day of May. The bride was a resident of Marmarth for several years and was an exceptionally popular young lady. With her parents she has lived in Chicago for the past four years. The Mail extended its best wishes for her future happiness and comfort. Volume I, No. 27, June 13, 1924 Card of Thanks We desire to thank our friends and neighbors for their sympathy and assistance in our recent misfortune especially do we wish to mention the floral offerings and the singing by the little girls who were playmates of the deceased. It is impossible to express in words what such kindness means to us during such sad hours. Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Tripp. Volume I, No. 28, June 20, 1924 W. P. Kerr Passed Away At Miles City Hospital Was Instrumental in Brining Marmarth Oil Field to the Attention of Drilling Companies (much of article is illegible) Tyler Was Acquitted of Charge of Murder Jury Retired at Five O'clock Tuesday Evening and Brought in Verdict of Not Guilty at 8:45. Volume I, No. 29, June 27, 1924 Old Pioneer Passes to Great Beyond Mrs. W.J. Smith, One of First Women Settlers in Southwest Corner of State Succumbed to Ravages of Spotted Fever Mrs. W.J. Smith, who had been ill for the past three of four weeks, passed away at the Yellowstone Hotel Monday morning, peacefully and almost consciously breathing her last, with the hand of her sorrowing husband upon her head. Mrs. Smith had been suffering from spotted fever, but it was believed that she was on the road to recovery as her temperature had settled back to almost normal during the night. This slight improvement, however, was soon followed by a severe hemorage which left the patient exceedingly weak, and it was less than an hour after the hemorage occurred that death resulted. Mr. Smith had been at her side almost constantly since he had brought her into town that she might receive better care; and during the last hours of her life, Dr. Richer, who was visiting in the city, made several calls and rendered all possible assistance. Mr. Smith remained with her to the last, comforting her with his presence and his cheery words. The deceased died in peace passing out of this world passively and full of confidence. The remains were taken to the Gibbs undertaking parlors where they were prepared for interment, and on Thursday morning were removed to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Cramer where they were viewed by many of the old friends until 2:00 p.m. Following a short prayer by Rev. Cawthorne, the assembled friends accompanied the remains to the M.E. Church from where the funeral service was conducted. The casket was literally covered with beautiful floral offerings as tokens of the love and esteem born for the deceased by her many friends and her beloved husband. A beautiful bower of wild roses flanked the entire pulpit of the church and seemed to support the very spirit of the deceased which had so loved the wild things of nature. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were among the very first white people to settle in Little Beaver Creek valley, Bill having come here first in 1898 when he began the construction of a ranch and he was joined by Mrs. Smith, and they first established their home on what is now known as the Ash place. Later they sold out their improvements there to Mr. Ash, finally making their permanent home just over the line in Montana, where they have since resided except for the various periods they have lived in town during the winter seasons. Sarah Jane Wells was born in Ohio on the twenty-eight day of June in 1863, and three years later with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Wells, she moved to Red Oak, Iowa. It was at Red Oak that the mother died leaving "Jennie," as she became known to her friends, at a tender age to become general housekeeper for the father. While still a young girl in her teens, she was united in marriage to Frank Duncan, to which union two sons were born, Johnny having preceded her to the great Beyond, and Monte, who is now a resident of Emmet, Idaho. In 1884, she accompanied her father to the Black Hills, settling in Galena, one of the most prominent of the early mining towns in the Hills. At Galena her father worked as a charcoal burner, until the mines were shut down, when he moved up into Harding county and settled at Hardin, sixteen miles southeast of Camp Crook. At Hardin she acted as housekeeper for the father who was freighting, ofttimes being away for weeks at a time. During those days, Indians were common, and hunting parties often visited that section as Hardin is located right in the valley between the West Short Pines and the East Short Pines. Mrs. Smith never became fully accustomed to the Indians, and often remarked that she always felt as though she wanted to put as much distance between her and Indian as possible. It was at Hardin that Mr. Smith met her and the courtship which followed, culminated in marriage which was solemnized at Deadwood on the twenty-second day of December in 1887. Ever since they established their home on the Beaver Creek, the Bill Smith ranch has been known as a place where hospitality reigned supreme. No matter how large the crowd that might assemble at the ranch on a Sunday, Mrs. Smith would invariably dress as many spring chickens, as there were guests; which, with the warm bread fresh from the oven, and the ice cold lemonade, and the cakes and coffee and buttermilk and fruit jams, and vegetables would tend to put everyone in a happy mood. Mrs. Smith had enjoyed a wide acquaintance, through her childhood days in Iowa, and her many experiences during the early hunting days of the Black Hills, and her experience through the pioneer ranching days when an empire was really but a neighborhood. She has always been of a hospital, helpful nature, and was never found wanting when there was work to be done for her community or for the church. During the early days of Marmarth when the Congregational Church was having a hard struggle, she was always read and willing to do something towards its support. During her later years, in company with Mr. Smith, she had, during several winter seasons, operated a boarding house in our city, and many are the men who have satisfied the inner man at her table. It may well be said that no person ever went away from her table hungry, and the splendid admiration and esteem which these men held for her was demonstrated by the beautiful floral piece which they laid at her bier. Another beautiful floral offering from the old time friends, only accentuated the love and esteem which prompted the bereaved husband to lay a beautiful spray of white lilies across the casket. Many other floral offerings by individuals demonstrated that which words cannot express. The deceased leaves, besides her husband, two brothers, Dick, a resident of Idaho, and Clint, a resident of Sundance, Wyoming; one son, Monte, and six grandchildren, besides a number of nephews and nieces, and innumerable friends. Mosgarad-Gibbs Miss Stela Mosgaard of Minneapolis and F. Hall Gibbs of our city were united in marriage at Miles City Tuesday, the ceremony being performed by the pastor of the Presbyterian church of that city. Returning to Marmarth on No. 16 Wednesday morning they immediately took up the duties of housekeeping in the rooms over Gibbs Hardware, which Hall had prepared for his bride and where they will be at home to their many friends after July first. The bridal couple was attended by the groom's sister, Mrs. Chester P. Allison and Mrs. Merl Comstock. The bride was formerly a resident of Scranton, although her father now resides at Minneapolis. She has taught school for several years in Adams and Bowman county, and has also attended summer school at Dickinson. The past year she was a teacher in the Reeder schools. She is very popular young lady among her circle of friends and she is certain to become prominent in Marmarth society circles. The groom has grown up in Marmarth, having been a resident here since the earliest days of our city. He is the youngest of our circle of local merchants, and has a wide circle of friends throughout the entire Slope county. The Mail extends its very best wishes for the future happiness and prosperity of these young people. Card of Thanks I wish, in my feeble way, to express my thanks and gratitude for the many extreme acts of kindness shown to Mrs. Smith during her illness and to me since her death; and for the many beautiful floral offerings demonstrative of the high esteem in which she was held by her many friends. W. J. Smith. Volume I, No. 30, July 4, 1924 A handsome little lady greeted her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Catey, and made her debut into this world at the Miles City Hospital Saturday evening. Of course Harry straightened up until he was about two inches taller. Wife and Son of Paul Ache Die From Olive Poisoning Were Spending Summer at Cody, Wyoming. Both Die From eating Ripe Olives. Volume I, No. 35, August 8, 1924 Child Murder Is Laid To Farmer Coroner's Jury Holds Child Died Through Ill Treatment Beach, N.D., Aug. 2 - William Holland, renter farmer near Beach, today was held responsible by a coroner's jury for the death through ill treatment of Elsie Houghtaling, 2-1/2 year-old daughter of Mrs. Charlotte Houghtaling, his housekeeper. The child died yesterday from bruises, a doctor testified. Holland and all others at his farm testified the child died from falling down a cellarway, but today all the children swore they were compelled by Holland to tell that story under penalty of death. They swore Holland was alone with the child in a granary just prior to the time he told the mother her child seemed to be dying, an hour before its death. All witnesses denied the child had fallen into a cellar, and that a stone claimed by Holland to have been in the cellar was responsible for the bruises. A physician testified that the child had received blows on the head that cracked its skull and bruise its brain. Holland is charged with murder and is in the county jail with the mother of the child and her children held as material witnesses. Little Joe Niccum, aged four years and six months, how has been ill for the past several months, passed away Wednesday noon. Mr. and Mrs. Niccum had given little Joe every possible advantage of good medical attention and hospital care, but his health had been so badly impaired from a siege of the flu that he could not make the grade, although he made a brave fight to regain his health. The funeral is being held from the home on Second Avenue West this afternoon. The remains will be interred in the Riverside Cemetery. The funeral is being conducted by F. Hall. Gibbs. George H. Crossan, aged 59 years, passed away at his home in the Anderson cottage on South Main street yesterday morning after a prolonged illness lasting for many months. Mr. and Mrs. Crossan moved to Marmarth about two years ago, coming here from Texas where they had lived two years previous to his coming here. Nearly a year ago, failing health resulted in his going to Roche3ster, Minn., where he took a series of radium treatments, after which he was much worse, and since when he has been almost continually confined to his bed. Being convinced that he could not recover his health he prevailed upon his son, John Crossan, and wife of Decatur, Ill., to bring him back to Marmarth, and since arriving here he has been continuously confined to his bed. The deceased leaves his wife, one son, John, and one daughter, Mrs. Asbury Childers, of our city to mourn their loss. He was a native of Illinois, and had lived there all his life until he moved to Texas. He had suffered extremely since returning to Marmarth but born up well under the long wait for death to relieve him. The funeral is being held from the M.E. Church this afternoon, Rev. Peter Cooper delivering the sermon, and F. Hall Gibbs conducting. Volume I, No. 37, August 23, 1924 Card of Thanks We wish to extend our sincere thanks to our many friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness and the assistance accorded us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Alice Crossan, Mr. and Mrs. Asbury Childers, Mr. and Mrs. John Crossan, Decatur, Ill. Card of Thanks We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our many friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness and words of condolence extended to us during the sickness and death of our little son. Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Niccum Volume I, No. 38, August 29, 1924 A story has reached The Mail office of the marriage of Fred Kimbro, of Greenville, Ill., and Mary Kohlauff of Vandalia, Ill. These young people met at the Tourist Park at Davenport, Iowa, and that afternoon they made their way to the county clerk's office and secured a marriage license, which, assisted by the ceremony as pronounced by Rev. Miller of Davenport, made these young people man and wife. Fred will be remembered as a former Marmarthian. Volume I, No. 40, September 12, 1924 Local Girl Weds Washington Man Miss Juanita Adeline Dixon of Our City and Harold Lobdelll, of Skykomish, Wash., Were Wed at Dixon Home Wednesday Evening (majority of article is illegible) Volume I, No. 41, September 19, 1924 A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Willis, Sept. 8, at Baker. Sunday Frank and Mr. and Mr. W. H. Willis went up to see her and if we can believe Grandpa Willis she is the finest baby ever. Volume I, No. 42, September 26, 1924 Mabel Lois is the name of a little Miss that made her arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. West, September 20th. Volume I, No. 46, October 24, 1924 Married The many friends of Mrs. Kenyon will be pleased to learn that she was united in marriage Wednesday of this week to Mr. Andrew Friesing of the Little Beaver country, south of Baker. The marriage ceremony took place at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. W. Greer officiating. A wedding dinner was served at the home of Mrs. Norris, at which only the nearest relatives were present. The newly-weds will make their home at the groom's farm south of Baker. - Fallon Co. Times, Baker. Volume I, No. 47, November 7, 1924 There was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gessinger of North Marmarth election morning a new baby boy. Volume I, No. 48, November 14, 1924 A little girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Bude Monday of this week, but the little one passed away at birth. Volume I, No. 50, November 28, 1924 Card of Thanks We thank you all for the lovely flowers and for your unbounded sympathy and kindness in the loss of our little Mary. Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Butler and family, Mrs. Mary E.L. Doescher. Little Mary Louise Butler, six-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Butler, who has been suffering for nearly three years from diabetes, suffered a relapse Sunday evening that resulted in her death Monday. Monday morning the little one became unconscious and it was decided to take her to Miles City, but the train had only shortly passed Baker when death entered and the last spark of life passed out of the little body. The remains were taken on to Miles City where they were prepared for shipment back to Marmarth, and yesterday afternoon, following a short service held at the home, they were laid at rest in the Riverside cemetery. Volume I, No. 51, December 5, 1924 A new baby girl made her appearance at the Harry Clark home, but the baby belongs to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bock and she is being cared for Mrs. Clark. Volume IXX, No. 1, December 19, 1924 That gay old bird, the stork, brought a ten pound boy to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Delos White Wednesday morning. Mrs. White and the new arrival are being cared for at the home of Nurse Hope. Skeel-Wood Miss Dorothy Skeel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Skeel of our city and Mike Wood also of our city, were united in marriage at Baker, Montana, by Rev. Greer of the M.E. Church Wednesday noon. The bride, who has been a resident of this country throughout her girlhood, ahs been a resident of Marmarth for the past six years, her parents having resided upon their homestead south of Rhame prior to moving to our city. Mr. Wood has been a resident of our city for the past five years, he having come directly here when he was mustered out of the service, and entered the employ of the C.M. & St. Paul Ry. As machinist at the round house. He is now one of the oldest machinists in the employ of the company at this terminal, and is well liked and popular among his fellow workers as well as in the social circle of the younger set. Knowing that his friends were planning a warm reception for him, the groom managed to keep mysteriously out of sight upon their return from Baker, but not to be outwitted, the reception committee secured admission to the groom's room in the Allison block in the evening from which they extracted all furnishing, piling the floor a foot or so deep withhold shoes, bottles, etc. When the bridal couple slipped in the back way at about eleven o'clock to retire they found the room in a very inhospitable condition, necessitating them taking a room at the St. Charles that evening. Mr. Wood has rented the Preston cottage on Bridge street, where this young couple will establish themselves in housekeeping. They will be at home to their friends directly after New Years. Volume I, No. 2, December 26, 1924 A new baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Willy Tuesday morning.