Slope County, Marmarth Mail - (1925 - 1926) 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 XVIII, No. 4, January, 1925 through Volume XX No. 3, December 31, 1926 Volume XVIII, No. 4, January 9, 1925 Mrs. McGee, wife of R. J. McGee, residents of near Willet, on the road to Camp Crook, passed away at her home Saturday morning succumbing to an attack of pneumonia and pleurisy. The remains were brought into town and prepared for shipment at the Gibbs Undertaken parlors. The sorrowing family accompanied the remains to Savage, Minn., where the funeral was held and interment made. The McGee's have been residents of the Willet country for the past fourteen years and are well known in that section. Volume XVIII, No. 6, January 23, 1925 Prominent Slope Co. Teacher is Called Mrs. John Timm, Principal of the Consolidated Schools of Independent Township Passed Away Wednesday Morning. The entire down-river country was shocked Wednesday morning upon learning of the sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. John Timm, one of the foremost members of Slope county's educational workers. Serving as principal of the Consolidated School of Independent township Mrs. Timm with her two children was living in the teachering cosseted with the school while Mr. Timm was employed on the Harold Soderling ranch some fifteen miles northeast of Mound. On Sunday Mr. Timm drove over to the teacherage to spend the day with his family and found Mrs. Timm slightly indisposed. He arranged the dinner and attended to the little things to make it more comfortable for Mrs. Timm, but in the evening she seemed to feel worse, and Monday morning he called Dr. Daly. Dr. Daly called at the teacherage a short time before noon Monday and after examination pronounced the trouble as gall bladder ailment, but express his belief that the patient would make a rapid recovery. Mr. Timm came into town for a prescription and the sufferer seemed to make some improvement. Tuesday she seemed much improved and no thought was entertained of the illness proving fatal. Tuesday evening, however, she seemed to grow worse and another call was sent in for the doctor, without success. In the night she grew rapidly worse and remarked that the pain was unbearable. Attendants immediately did everything possible to relieve the pain, but she grew worse and finally passed away at about three o'clock in the morning. Leslie Gibbs was called Wednesday morning and went out and prepared the body for shipment, and Rev. J.D. Cawthorne held short services at Mound Wednesday afternoon. The body was brought into Marmarth and shipped from here Thursday morning on No. 16 to Onro, Wisconsin, the home of her parents where interment will be made. The sorrowing husband, accompanied by his friend and employer Harold Soderling, went with the body to Wisconsin. The deceased leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and two little children, Veral and Leroy, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James White, of Omro, Wis., and two sisters, both married and residents of Wisconsin. Mrs. John Timm first came to this country some ten years ago as a country school teacher, and it was while engaged in this work that she met and was own by John Timm of Alpha country. She was of a kindly and lovable nature that made friends of all with whom she came in contact. She was highly talented and last year to improve her education, completed her normal course at the Dickinson Normal, in order that she might be awarded her life certificate. She was an excellent teacher and was always looking up and ahead for bigger and better things; and this year's work as principal of the Consolidated schools of Mount with Mr. Timm working on a nearly ranch was only to be used as a stepping stone to enable him to attend school next year. Although of a frail physique there was no job too big or too difficult for her to attempt. Her goal was always ahead of her and she was always striving for it. Mr. Timm's father and mother, Mr. and Mr. Wm. Timm, and Mr. and Mrs. LaSota and Mr. and Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Cook and Mrs. LaSota being sisters, as well as some of the neighbors, accompanied him to Marmarth and remained with him until train time. Bill Smith Married News has trickled in to Marmarth of the marriage of our old friend Wm. J. Smith, who has been a resident of the Beaver Creek country for the past twenty-odd years. Following the sale of the ranch equipment to Lee Gilmore, Mr. Smith moved his personal "truck" up the creek to "Oje" Mulkey's and then went to California to visit his sisters. Evidently he became homesick in California and remained there scarcely two weeks when he returned. Naturally his Marmarth friends supposed that he was living a contented life at the 101 ranch on the Beaver creek, but this week it was learned that he had taken Mrs. Hill of Miles City as a bride and that they were again leaving for California. Bill's many local friends will wish him happiness and contentment wherever he may land. An eight pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Ashley Monday evening. News has reached the Mail office of the marriage of Miss Evelyn Skoglund, a former resident of our city. Both of the contracting parties are residents of Fargo. A new baby girl was recently born to Mr. and Mrs. Crandall, at their Minnesota home. Mrs. Crandall, nee Miss Olga Bergan, was formerly principal in our city school, and is well known to many of our people. A new girl was recently born to Mr. and Mrs. Markus of Minneapolis. Mrs. Markus was formerly Miss Laura Bergan of our city. Volume XVIII, No. 9, February 13, 1925 Those of our old timers who remember Geo C. Hall, grandfather of F. Hall Gibbs, will be grieved to learn of his death which occurred at his home in Minneaukan on the 13th of January. Mr. Hall had been ill since last summer when he attended the G.A.R. reunion at Devils Lake and suffered a bad fall. Mrs. Hall, w ho in company with Mr. Hall had visited in Marmarth some ten or twelve years ago, is still living an din good health. Volume XVIII, NO. 11, February 27, 1925 That gay old bird, the stork, dropped in on Mr. and Mrs. Hall Gibbs Sunday evening and when the contents of the bundle which he left were examined, it was found to be a fine 8-1/2 pound baby girl. Mrs. Gibbs and the little lady are being cared for by Nurse Hope. Volume XVIII, No. 13, March 13, 1925 Bott-Ahlness The vows uniting Miss Dorothy Bott and Mr. Emil Ahlness of our city in holy marriage were pronounced at Baker, Mont., last Saturday evening. The happy couple being attended by Mr. and Mrs. Mike Woods of our city. (Majority of article is illegible) The little two year old son of August Svedahl, who was taken to the Miles City hospital last week for treatment, passed away Wednesday evening, and the city provided the means for Mr. Svedahl to go to Miles City and arrange for and attend the funeral. The remains were laid at rest in the Miles City cemetery. Old friends of Albert Sarber will be surprised to learn of his recent marriage with Della Dixen of Bozeman, Mont., and that they are now residing on a farm fifteen miles northwest of Bowman. The marriage vows were solemnized on the 21st day of January, but the news was just mailed to The Mail by one of his friends and neighbors. Volume XVIII, No. 14, March 20, 1925 Card of Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown us during the death and burial of our little one. Mr. and Mrs. August Svedahl. The Mail was misinformed last week in regard to the burial of the Svedahl baby as the remains were returned to Marmarth for interment in the local cemetery. From a recent number of the Billings Gazette, the Mail learns that on March 4th, a baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Purcell at St. Vincent's hospital of Billings. Mrs. Purcell is better known to Marmarthians as Miss Blanche Taylor. Volume XVIII, No. 15, March 27, 1925 News reached here this morning of the death of the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanson, formerly residents of our city but now residents of Sioux Falls, S.D. Word reached here last Saturday of the death of Paul Horn, younger brother of Louis Horn of our city. Paul had, some time ago, went to Colorado for his health which had become impaired through his work, but death was the relief that came to him. Mrs. Horn was with him at the time of his death having went to Colorado as result of Paul's serious condition. Volume XVIII, No. 18, April 17, 1925 Former Marmarth Man Takes Bride Romeo Bott Wins The Hand of Leona May Kern of Hettinger, Their Marriage Vows Having Been Solemnized Tuesday. Miss Leona May Kern and Mr. Romeo Bott, both of Hettinger were united in marriage by Rev. Father Seiler at the Holy Trinity Church of Hettinger Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. The bride was attended by Miss Teresa Brattleburg while Supt. McDonald of the Hettinger city schools served as best man. The formal Catholic wedding service, accompanied by high mass, was used, following which the wedding party, including the principals and about fifty guests, retired to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kern where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served. In the evening the happy couple left on a two weeks visit taken them to the Twin Cities, LaCrosse, Madison and Milwaukee, after which they will return to their own home already furnished awaiting for them. Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Bott and daughters Francis, Mrs. Wm. Shine, Mrs. Leo. Rushford and two children and Mrs. Emil Ahlness of our city attended the ceremony. Volume XVIII, No. 19, April 24, 1925 A bran new nine pound hardware merchant was presented to Mr. Leslie Gibbs of our city yesterday morning at Miles City by Mrs. Gibbs who is in the Darcy hospital. Les went up on No. 15 yesterday morning to make the acquaintance of the youngster, and ascertain how long it would be before he could expect to have him behind the counter selling shelf and heavy hardware. Volume XVIII, No. 20, May 8, 1925 Boy Killed in Runaway Beach, M.D., May 5. - When his father John Nelson, placed John Jr., 10, on the seat of a plow as he turned to perform other work for a moment, the team took fright and ran away. The boy attempted to jump off he plow seat but his clothing caught and he was dragged for a half mile. When his father reached him, he was still breathing but died in his arms. The boy's neck was broken. Jack Perkins Found Dead on Prairie Old Time Ranch Hand Died With His Boots On Without a Struggle The ranch of Nels Rasmussen up Beaver creek was thrown into dismay last Saturday noon when the body of Jack Perkins, an old time employee of Mr. Rasmussen was found dead on the prairie with a broken neck. "Perk," as he was generally known in Marmarth, came to this section with the Brown-Rasmussen party in the very early days of Marmarth and has always been an attaché of the Rasmussen ranch with the exception of a few months now and then when he worked about town or took a few weeks vacation. He had not been feeling well during the past few months, and on Saturday he did not return as quickly as he should from an inspection trip around the bunch of sheep. When dinner time arrived and he did not return, Mrs. Rasmussen asked one of the boys to take a look for Jack, resulting in his body being found where it had fallen from his horse, with life extinct. Whether life had passed out from heart failure to whether his horse had stumbled, throwing its rider to the ground is not known, but appearance indicates that he was dead when he struck the ground as there was nothing to show that he had ever made a move after striking the ground. The coroner was called from Baker and the body was taken into Baker for burial, a number going up from here Monday to attend the funeral. "Perk" was a familiar figure about our city until Mr. Rasmussen became established on the Beaver creek, as he was employed for years on the Riverside Dairy ranch and then he homesteaded just over the line in Bowman county southeast of Marmarth. He was a kindly old soul, always willing to do anyone a favor, and anxious to lighten the labors or anyone whom he met. He had been with Mr. Rasmussen so long that he was considered as one of the family. Robert William Duffield arrived via Stork at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Duffield, Tuesday morning. William Westphal, who worked as head mechanic at the Motor Inn Garage last summer, died at Bowman. News has reached the Mail office of the death of Mrs. Eddie Phillips, formerly Miss Kerren Jenks, which occurred at Grand's Pass, Oregon, Tuesday of this week. Mrs. O.C. Jenks, who with Mr. Jenks is now located at Othello, Wash., wrote her son Gordon of our city on the sixth that they had just received a telegram informing them of Mrs. Phillip's death. She also stated in the letter that Herbert Jenks, who left here Saturday noon with the Jenks sedan had arrived about two hours previous to the receipt of the telegram. Mrs. Phillips had underwent an operation on Saturday, but no further news had been received from her until the telegram announcing her death. Campbell-Nicholson Miss Ruby H. Campbell and Fred A. Nicholson, both of Helmville, were married at Missoula recently by Rev. Henry Van Engelen, pastor of the First Baptist church. The ceremony was performed at the home of H.E. Chaney, 320 East Main street. Mr. and Mrs. Murray McCloud attended the bride and groom and a few intimate friends witnessed the ceremony. After a short honeymoon trip, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson will be at home at Helmville. - Daly Missoulian, Missoula, Mont. Volume XVIII, No. 22, May 15, 1925 Mrs. James Rasmussen Died At Grant's Pass Mrs. James Peterson received a telegram Tuesday informing her of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. James Rasmussen of Grant's Pass, Oregon, and left here Wednesday morning to go to the bedside of her mother. Wednesday forenoon, another telegram arrived from Jack Rasmussen, brother of Mrs. Peterson, stating that Mrs. Rasmussen had died that morning and that the funeral would be held at Grant's Pass. Word was taken out to Nels Rasmussen, another son of the stricken woman, and Nels planned to leave yesterday morning in order to be present at the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Rasmussen were among the earliest settlers in this locality, and in company with Chas. Brown, purchased a large tract of land laying south of the city. They resided on the land until a few years ago when they decided to start anew where the climate would be less severe, and went to Grant's Pass where they have resided since. Mr. Rasmussen has been in ill health for some time and Mrs. Rasmussen has been failing during the past winter and the spring months until finally death claimed her. Frank Bradford, old time engineer of the Trans-Missouri division and resident of Mobridge, was taken sick Sunday and passed away Wednesday, the funeral services being held at Mobridge today. Volume XVIII, No. 23, May 22, 1925 The stork left a big baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Stuart Tuesday evening. Mrs. Stuart was cared for by Nurse Hope at her home in town. Volume XVIII, No. 28, Jun 26, 1925 Leo Kukowski Found Dead in Barn at Beach Jury Returns Verdict of "Death Caused By His Own Hand. Was One of Golden Valley County's Most Prosperous and Well-to-do Farmers (Most of article is illegible) Obituary of Mrs. Clara Adams Clara Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emanual Edwards, was born in Whiteside county, Illinois, September 15, 1878 and died at her home in Harper Township June 21, 1925 after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Adams spent her childhood in Illinois. Later the Edwards family left Illinois and settled in Clark county, South Dakota. It was there she was united in marriage to James H. Adams, who had come there from Ontario. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Adams located on a farm near Henry, S.D., where they resided until 1908, when they migrated to North Dakota and took up a homestead about eleven miles north of Rhame, where they lived until the death o Mr. Adams about six years ago. Mrs. Adams about six years ago. Mrs. Adams and children remained on the homestead until her death. She leaves to mourn her departure six children, Hazel, Leon, Glenn, Lloyd, Lara and Kenneth, also her aged mother and a brother, Frank Edwards, of Shadehill, S.D., and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Cook, of Clark, S.D., all of whom were present at the funeral except Leon, who lives at Riverhurst, Sask. The funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday forenoon, conducted by Rev. Cawthorne of Marmarth. The remains were laid to rest in the Mound cemetery. The pallbearers were I.E. Carr, Scott Go**, J.O. Dunwoody, Glenn Parks, Wilbur Brown and Carl Beckman. Volume XVIII, No. 29, July 3, 1925 A new baby girl made her arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Al Dorsey Tuesday. Volume XVIII, No. 32, July 31, 1925 The little infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Carlson of Watugua, S.Dak., passed away July 17 living but two hours. Mrs. Carlson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Davis. Mrs. Davis and her sister Mrs. Dan Hartell went by auto to Watugua to be with Mr. and Mrs. Carlson in their sorrow. Mrs. Carlson is getting along nicely. Volume XVIII, No. 30, August 7, 1925 A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. F. I. DeLange Tuesday morning at Miles City. Naturally Frank is as proud as a peacock over the new addition to the family. Volume XVIII, No. 37, August 28, 1925 Boy Drowned at Lemmon Philip Rashid a Lemmon boy was drowned last week in the reservoir north of that city which is the popular place in summer down that way. It is thought that he was attacked with cramps or with heart failure. Another threshing casualty was registered last week, when Edward Stefanowicz was killed near Reeder. Mr. Stefanowicz was working with his father in moving the rig when he fell off and was crushed beneath the engine. Father and son were up from their Nebraska home to assist in the harvesting in that vicinity as it was their old home. Volume XVIII, No. 38, September 4, 1925 Andrew Johnson a ranch hand the D Z ranch near Mobridge was kicked by a horse some time back to the extent that after being laid up in bed better than a week with injury that he finally died from the effects last week. John Kovosh a farmer near New Hardee was recently injured by a binder runaway to the extent that his death occurred almost instantly. Marion Christian has been called to Roundup by the death of a brother. Volume XVIII, No. 40, September 18, 1925 The six year old son of Mrs. Edith McKenzie of Buffalo was killed in a coal mine in Harding county last week when a huge chunk of earth fell, striking him on the back of the head. Volume XVIII, No. 42, October 2, 1925 Mrs. Henry Six of New England committed suicide by drinking mocehyde Monday. Volume XVIII, No. 43, October 9, 1925 Friends of Carlton Irish, Jr., and Miss Florence Jahn, both of our city, were surprised but pleased when they heard that this young couple had hied away to Baker, Montana, last week, where they had secured the necessary license and taken the vows that made them man and wife. The bride is a sister of Mrs. Viets and has resided here for a year or more, while the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Irish, and has resided in and near Marmarth for the past fifteen years or more. Both are estimable young people, and exceedingly popular among their friends. They will reside with Mr. and Mrs. Viets temporarily. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Ahlness are the happy parents of a new baby girl that came to grace their home on Tuesday evening of this week. Volume XVIII, No. 47, November 6, 1925 Prominent Mound Resident Fatally Injured in Mine Roy Pearl Caugh in Slide at Garlock Coal Mine Friday Night Suffered Injuries That Resulted in his Death Saturday Morning. Card of Thanks We wish to thank our host of friends that came to us in our terrible trouble, with their help and sympathy, and for the beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. G. Pearl and Family Auditor Metcalf and Miss Austin Married Slope County Post. - The friends of County Auditor O.F. Metcalf and Deputy Auditor, Miss Alta Austin were surprised to learn that, while they were enjoying the show on the night of October 13th, Mr. Metcalf and Miss Austin, assisted by Judge White, J.P. Grady and Miss Blanch Rohrer, were married at the court house and succeeded in keeping it from their friends for several days. Mrs. Metcalf needs no introduction to the people of Slope county having lived the greater part of her life here with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Austin who own a large ranch a few miles northwest of town. The past few years Mrs. Metcalf has held the position of Deputy Auditor in Slope and Bowman counties and was Deputy Auditor at the time of her marriage. Mr. Metcalf is serving his third term as Auditor of Slope county having been elected to office at the election of 1920. Before homesteading in Cedar Creek township, in 1907, Mr. Metcalf held several responsible positions on the various railroads running through North Dakota and Minnesota and has been asked several times to return to his railroad work but the charm of our prairies held until 1920 when at the request of his many friends, in and around DeSart he entered the race for County Auditor. A new baby girl arrived Monday evening to gladden the hearts of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Crow Volume XVIII, No. 48, November 13, 1925 A baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Douglas Friday evening of last week. Volume XVIII, No. 49, November 20, 1925 Number 17 Crashed Into Fast Freight Saturday Night Four Trainmen Killed and Seven People Were Injured. Engines a Mass of Wreckage. Volume XVIII, No. 51, December 4, 1925 A baby arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mason at Vrooman farm, Monday, Nov. 30 Volume XVIII, No. 52, December 11, 1925 A new baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Larrabee Thursday morning. Volume XIX, No. 3, January 1, 1926 Mehus-Kiesby On December 26, Mr. Bennie Mehus and Miss Dora Kiesby were united in Holy Wedlock at the home of the bride about 18 miles north of Rhame. Mr. Mehus is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Mehus of Tacoma, Washington, while Miss Kiesby is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kiesby of Bierman. After the short ceremony a three course dinner was served. Roast goose and riced potatoes, dressing and cranberry sauce and many other things were served as the first and substantial course. Then followed the second course consisting of apple pie served the third course *********** a-la-mode. The bride and groom reserved the third and last course themselves. It was the well decorated wedding cake. Those who enjoyed this splendid wedding dinner were Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Douglas and son of Marmarth, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Berg of Mound, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson of Bierman, John Kenitzer and Rev. E. Wueble of Reeder. The bride and groom left the same day on train No. 17 for Tacoma, Washington, where they will spend four or five weeks with the groom's parents. Volume XIX, No. 4, January 8, 1926 Masa-Spry On Thursday, December 31st, the last day of 1925, Miss Annie Masa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jans Masa, who live some five miles southwest of Marmarth, and Mrs. William McKendree Spry, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Spry, pioneer teacher on the Beaver creek six miles above Marmarth, were united in marriage at Bowman by rev. Father Bacher. Both young people have grown to maturity within the shadow of our city, and both are popular and well liked by their acquaintances and associates. The groom has a half sister out in the Beaver Lodge ranch of which his father has been the proprietor for many years, and the young couple will take up their residence on the ranch along with his parents. The Beaver Lodge ranch affords the finest opportunity for development of any ranch in this section of the state and with its commodious and picturesque log house, surrounded by many beautiful box elder and ash trees, and fronted by the winding shaded Beaver creek, residence there is ideal and all that could be asked. Volume XIX, No. 5, January 15, 1926 Former Marmarth Lad Struck by Auto, Dies The following clipping from a Marshfield, Oregon, newspaper, tells of the accidental death of the son of a former resident in this city. "Kenneth Svedahl, seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. August Svedahl, passed away at the Wesley hospital late yesterday afternoon after receiving a fractured skull when struck by the car being driven by W. A. Moore on Thursday afternoon in Bunker Hill. The young boy was born in North Dakota, but has made his home in Marshfield for several months. "Mrs. Svedahl, mother of the boy, was at the Wesley hospital, where has been very ill following an operation. She was not notified of her son's injury until yesterday, when he took a decided turn for the worse and the child was taken in to his mother. He died shortly after. He was the only child. Volume XIX, No. 6, January 22, 1926 Lemmon Banker Killed By Gas of His Auto Lemmon, S.D., Jan. 18. - Harry Riis, banker and businessman here, dies soon after his wife found him unconscious, seated in his enclosed car in his garage, the engine of the auto being still running. Mr. Riis had planned to take his family for a drive and his wife investigated when he failed to appear. Mr. Riis was a member of the Masonic order, and had been cashier of the Lemmon State bank for the last fifteen years. He was active in the business and civic life of the community. Besides the widow, three children survive him. A fine baby girl arrived last Tuesday to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Burdette Connor. Mrs. Connor and daughter are at the maternity hospital at Marmarth and doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Connor are the proud parents of a new daughter. The little one arrived Monday at the home of Nurse Hope. Card of Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness and bits of assistance tendered us owing to the death of our wife and mother, Mrs. Jacob Hirschfeld, at Miles City and for the floral offerings sent in remembrance. Jacob Hirschfeld, Ed. Hirschfeld, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Heiser. Mrs. Jacob Hirschfeld, a former resident of Marmarth and of late a resident of Miles City, passed away last Friday evening at her home in that city. The remains were interred in the Miles City cemetery, Tuesday afternoon. Volume XIX, No. 7, January 29, 1926 Leslie Nelson is the name of a new boy that came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen, on the Upper Beaver, last week. All the Creekites are as proud as though the youngster had made his advent into this world at each home. Two of Marmarth's young people sprung a surprise on their friends this week, when Arley Irish and Miss Ida Hosman, went to Baker on No. 15 Thursday morning and were quietly married at the Montana town. They were accompanied by Oden Hosman, brother of the bride, and Miss Gladys Boettcher. The wedding party return home on No. 18 the same evening. Volume XIX, No. 8, February 6, 1926 Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hosman have a new baby boy to gladden their home. The youngster arrived Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Halverson are the proud parents of a new baby boy, which came to their home Tuesday. Volume XIX, No. 10, February 19, 1926 The little baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Brownlee of Amidon, at Dickinson nearly two weeks ago, passed away Sunday evening, and was interred at Dickinson. Mrs. Brownless is still at the Dickinson hospital, but is expected to return home soon. Miss Frances Williams and Rudolph Keller were united in marriage at Baker, Mont., Wednesday, returning to Marmarth Thursday. An orchestra of tin pans, etc., played for them in the evening and the treats were furnished by the groom. Their friends are wishing them much joy. Zip Kulas, one of the prominent bachelor farmers of the Sunny Slope country, and Mrs. Russell of Griffin, and a former teacher of the Sunny Slope district, were united in marriage at Baker Monday. That evening a big dance and wedding supper were given at the home of Mr. Kulas' parents in honor of the happy couple. A numbe3r of young folks from town were in attendance and all report an abundance of entertainment and a sumptuous supper. Volume XIX, No. 11, February 26, 1926 The numerous friends of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Keller, who were married at Baker last week, congregated at the I.O.O. F. Hall last Saturday evening and gave a very enjoyable dance in honor of the newlyweds. The ladies brought lunch, which was served in the hall, and a delightful time was had until a late hour. The three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gesth of Vinn was interred in the Mound cemetery last Friday. Intestinal flu was the cause of its death. Volume XIX, No. 12, March 5, 1926 Have you noticed that Claude Preston is wearing a larger sized hat and that he seems taller? A baby boy came to the Preston home Thursday morning and has been named Howard Arthur. A baby girl arrived Wednesday morning to take up her residence with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Madsen. The little lady weighed eight pounds and it is needless to say everyone in the Madsen home is proud of the new member. Volume XIX, No. 13, March 12, 1926 A son and heir was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Coutts the latter part of last week. When word was received that the young lad was with his mother At Mobridge, Mr. Coutts boarded the first train east to see if the youngster looked like "Dad." Volume XIX, No. 15, March 26, 1926 Miss Anna Edwards, nurse and sister of Mrs. Boettcher and the stork ran quite an exciting race for the Boettcher home last Friday. Mr. Stork, who arrived with a 5-1/2 pound baby girl, was beaten by a few hours by Miss Edwards Volume XIX, No. 16, April 2, 1926 Passing of Two Pioneer Citizens Mrs. Monson passed to the Great Beyond at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carl Olson, of our city, Thursday afternoon, after an illness lasting nearly two and a half years. After a short service at the home by Rev. Engh this afternoon, her remains were accompanied to Portland, N.D., for burial. L.M. Hosman passed away last evening at his home in North Marmarth. He was taken by a parletic stroke while during the chores at the barn and was found about an hour alter by one of the family, who went to see why he was delayed in returning to the house. He lived several hours after being found. Mr. Hosman was sixty-four years of age. The family are waiting to hear from the out of town relatives before making arrangements of the funeral. Volume XIX, No. 17, April 9, 1926 Card of Thanks We wish to express our thanks to the Lutheran Aid for the floral wreath and to the many friends who came with willing hands, words of sympathy and understanding, and with floral offerings to lighten the burden of our great loss in the death of our dear mother. Miss Illa Hammill and Ollie G. Hedges drove over to Baker Monday afternoon and were quietly joined in marriage at that place. The wedding was a complete surprise to many of their friends. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hammill, residing west of town, and attended the Marmarth schools. Mr. Hedges I yard officer for the Milwaukee railroad at this point. The Mail joins with their friends in wishing them the best there is in life. Obituary Lewis Mead Hosman was born in Spaulding county, Ohio, August 16, 1862. He later moved to Illinois where in 1886 he was married to Miss Ida Kelley. To this union were born nine children; four girls and five boys; Mrs. Jerome Webb, Watson, Ill; Mrs. Chas Morton, Mason, Ill; Roy, Leslie, Robert, Cecil, Oden, Ida and Maude, all living in this city. In 1912 the family moved here, where they homesteaded six miles east of town, where they lived until seven years ago, when they moved to Marmarth, where he has since been an employee of the Milwaukee railroad. The deceased with his wife and two of the children became members of the M.E. church of this city November 19, 1916. He was one of the founders of this church. The late Rev. C. W. Prior, then pastor, received the family into full membership. Mr. Hosman was a member of the local Masonic order. The funeral services were conducted at the Masonic Hall, Rev. McGuire preaching a brief sermon at the hall at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, after which the Masons held their regular burial service at Riverside cemetery, where internment was made. The deceased was a loved and respected member of the community, a kind husband and father and a good neighbor. Besides the members of the immediate family he leaves a host of warm friends who deplore his demise, and extend to the stricken family their heartfelt sympathy in this time of sorrow. Obituary Carrie (nee Ruggles) Monson was born in Norway November 2224, 1841. At the age of four she came with her parents to the United States and settled in Wisconsin. Here on April 22, 18576, she became the bridge of Christian Monson. Twelve children came to bless this happy union, nine of whom are living, six boys and three girls. In the Spring of 1878, Christian Monson, with his wife and children, moved to Roseville, North Dakota where they took up a homestead, and here they resided until the death of the husband in 1905. Since here husband's death she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Carl Olson, of his city. Two years ago last November she suffered a stroke of paralysis and since that time she has been confined to her bed. But all that tender care and all that loving hands could do did not avail. Each day took something from her vitality, until at 1:40 p.m. April 1st, 1926 the Angel of Death closed her eyes in that seemingly endless slumber of eternity. She was buried in the family lot in Roseville Cemetery, at Roseville, N.D. Besides the immediate relatives she leaves of host of friends to cherish her memory and mourn her loss. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the loved ones in this the hours of their great sorrow. Card of Thanks We wish to extend thanks to the many friends and neighbors and to the railway employees who assisted us in the burial of our loving husband and father, and also fro the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. L.M.Hosman and children. Volume XIX, No. 18, April 16, 1926 Old Resident Passes Away William H. Duffield passed away at his farm home Tuesday evening and funeral services will be held from the home Sunday afternoon, and the remains will be interred in the Duffield cemetery. Mr. Duffield has been a resident of this section for the past sixteen years, having successfully farmed his homestead together with some adjoining land ever since he first established his residence thereon. He has been one of God's noblemen, minding his own business, satisfied to live and to succeed and to let others live and succeed as well. He has always been a person of substantial character and a man which it has been a pleasure to know. To those who have known him best it was evident that he has been failing ever since the death of Mrs. Duffield some eight years ago, and Tuesday as he was plowing in his fields with a sulky plow, he either suffered a stroke or a bad jolt which left him helpless and almost unconscious. For some time he sat on the ground with his back against the plow wheel until his son discovered him. He was taken to the house and Dr. Wendell was summoned from Marmarth. Being informed that he had experienced a bad jolt which riding the plow, the Doctor taped him up and put him to bed. Less than an hour later he passed away. The Duffield farm is located next to the state line about twelve miles northwest of Marmarth. The deceased leaves to mourn his loss four sons. Charlie and John, who have farms near their father's; Willis, who lived at home and George of the state of Washington. Scranton Postmaster Died at Hunters Springs Sylvester B. Marking, postmaster at Scranton, died at Hunters Hot Springs, Montana, Tuesday evening after an illness of about a week, during which time he was a great sufferer with inflammatory rheumatism. Mr. Marking made many trips to this city and has many friends here who will be grieved to hear of his untimely death. He was a young man but twenty-four years of age. The young wife and two little children have the sympathy of the entire community in their great loss.-Hettinger Tribune. The same news came Saturday of the death of Mrs. Sidney Berg at Cannon Falls, Minn. Ida Berg will be missed by every one in this community. Always so sweet and gentle, always looking for a kindness to do for some one. Surely she has gone to a rich reward. The lonely ones left to mourn her loss have our heartfelt sympathy. Volume XIX, No. 19, April 23, 1926 Lemmon, S.D., Banker Commits Suicide Word was received here today that C. W. Hose, president of the Lemmon State Bank, which closed its doors last winter, had committed suicide by shooting himself yesterday afternoon. Details are meager, but from what information the Mail can gather it seems that Mr. Hose had just been brought back to Lemmon from the Twin Cities, where he has been residing lately, arriving at Lemmon just afternoon yesterday. The shooting evidently took place later in the afternoon. Mr. Hose had been brought back, it is reported, in connection with some irregularities brought to light in the conduct of the bank. Card of Thanks We wish to extend our thanks to the many kind friends, neighbors, and Royal Neighbors for their assistance and kindly words, also for the floral offerings in remembrance of our father. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Duffield, John Duffield, George Duffield, Willis Duffield. A new baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Robinson the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mar**n received a new baby boy from the stork this morning. Volume XIX, No. 21, May 7, 1926 Marmarth Pioneer Woman Killed in Auto Accident Grandma Kelly Died Saturday Evening of Shock Experienced by Being Struck by Automobile as She was Crossing Street Mrs. Phoebe Kelly, who has been in our midst since the very early days, died Saturday afternoon from shock experienced from being struck and run over by an automobile at the Yellowstone Hotel corner. Mrs. Kelly was just crossing the street when an automobile driven by Mae Krieger, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Henry Krieger, residents in the Southwest corner of Bowman county, approached from the west, making the turn to come up Main Street. Evidently not noticing the approach of the car, which was coming onto the cross-walk just behind her, Mrs. Kelly for some reason turned back, stepping just into the end of the spring, which knocked her down, finally running over her before the driver could bring the car to a stop. Miss Krueger was frantic-stricken as she saw that she was going to hit Mrs. Kelly and evidently as the car struck she lost all control for a moment, but succeeded in stopping the car within a couple rods of where the accident occurred. The prostrate form was picked up and placed on a stretcher and carried into the Yellowstone Hotel, where Dr. Wendell administered first aid at once, giving all the relief possible, but the shock was too great for her physical being to withstand and it was only a matter of hours until the end. A careful examination by Dr. Wendell disclosed the facts that there were several injuries, but no internal injuries or others that should have caused her death, but that the shock was too great for her physical constitution, but that the circulatory system just gave out, allowing the spirit of life to escape. Miss Kreiger and parents were heart-broken at the accident, despite the fact that no blame was attached to them by the finding of Coroner John Homelvig, who responded to the call and came to town in company with Judge White as soon as possible after they were notified of the accident. Judge White represented States Attorney Brownlee, who was at Dickinson at the time, and after investigating the case Coroner Homelvig decided that it was not necessary to call a jury and that the tragedy was the result of an accident pure and simple and that no particular blame was attached to anyone. Mr. And Mrs. F. H. Kelly and three of their sons and their families came to Marmarth in the very early days, all of them settling on homesteads in what became known as the Kelly neighborhood six to eight miles northeast of town. Mr. Kelly died several years ago and one son, Vannie, died in 1918. The deceased has always been an active woman ready to do missionary work among her neighbors, give a helping hand here or a kind word there. She was instrumental in the organization of the Royal Neighbors of this city, having given much 9of her time and strength to building up that Fraternity. She was also a member of the Eastern Star and the Methodist church of this city. Services were held at the Masonic Hall Wednesday afternoon, Rev. McGuire of the Methodist church, conducting the first part of the services and the Royal Neighbors following with their burial service. The Eastern Star then took charge of the services at the grave. The deceased leaves three sons, Mart, Jess and Jeff, and two daughters, Mrs. L. M. Hosman and Mrs. T. R. Kelly, to mourn their loss. Jess arrived from St. Elmo, Ill, Monday evening to be present at the funeral rites, and Mrs. T. R. Kelly arrived from California Wednesday morning. Mesdames C. Berg, E. Syvertson, A. E. Willis, C. Bandfield and Huntley and the Pearl and T. L. Bandfield families attended Grandma Kelly's funeral at Marmarth on Wednesday. Gran Kelly will be missed by her many friends at Mound. Volume XIX, No. 22, May 14, 1926 Obituary Phoebe Yeaman Brown was born December 25, 1952, and in March 1867, she was united in marriage with Frank H. Kelly. To this union were born eleven children, six girls and five boys. Besides the husband and father, two girls and two boys predeceased Mrs. Kelly. The following children are left to mourn the loss of a loving mother; Ida Hosman of this city, Margaret Moon of Decatur, Ill., Martin Kelly, city, Jess Kelly, St. Elmo, Ill., Grace Kuffel, Almont, Ill., Jeff Kelly, Sadie Kelly, Los Angeles, Calif. The family formally lived in Shelby county, Ill., until 196 from there they moved to Fayette county, Ill. In 1910 the family moved to Steele county, North Dakota, and in November 1911 came to Marmarth, where the deceased live until death, May 1, 1926. She with her husband became members of the Christian Church in 1903 or 1904. Although never united with the Methodist Church of this city, she was a frequent attendee and an ardent supporter. Card of Thanks We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciations to the many friends and the several fraternal orders for the consideration, loving thoughts and floral tributes contributed in memory of our mother, Mrs. Phoebe Kelly. A new baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Willis King yesterday morning and Willis was sure stepping high yesterday. Ross Bunn Dies After Long Illness The funeral of Ross Bunn, formerly of Westmore, but who for the last seven years has been ill at the hospital at Warm Springs, was held at Westmore Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Mr. Bunn's death was due to tuberculosis. Many who were friends of his, did not know of his death or funeral in Tim to attend or send flowers. Ross Bunn was 35 years old at the time of his death. Before his illness he had been a printer and he was also known as an excellent musician. Frank Bunn, of Winona, Minn., the only one left of a family of five children, arrived in Baker Monday and attended his brother's funeral. - Baker Times. At one time Ross Bunn resided in Marmarth for the best part of a year, living in a tent in order to get the benefits of the open air. He came down here from Baker on account of the lower altitude. He was an exceptional clarinet player and often played here at Marmarth with local talent. One farmer's face is all smiles, and the weather has nothing to do with it. A brand new seven and one-half pound baby girl arrived at the Baker hospital May6th for Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Monson, named Virginia Mac. No wonder Oscar smiles. Volume XIX, No. 23, May 21, 1926 Mrs. A. M. Spire, Bowman County Auditor, Dies Bowman, N.D., May 18 - Mrs. Anna M. Spire, who was serving her second term as county auditor of Bowman county, and who was unopposed for re-election, died Sunday in a hospital in Miles City, Mont. She held the office of grand Ruth O.E.S. of North Dakota, in 1922. Her husband, Alfred J. Spire, survives. Volume XIX, No. No. 28, June 25, 1926 A baby boy recently came to Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Hagen of our city. Hagan at the hospital at Miles city, June 14. Volume XIX, No. 30, July 2, 1926 A baby boy came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Newstrom, Monday and his daddy was down here in the "City of Trees" with such a smile that everyone thought they had had a big farmers rain up on the hill. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Winslow "Wink" Gorman Sunday. Wink says that the little fellow was smoking cigarettes by Tuesday and that he hopes the boy wont spoil his Fourth of July by making him rush the can too often. A double wedding party, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cooper and Mr. and Mrs. Rolla B. Smith, Seattle and Miles City people, called on friends in our city Saturday. Mr. Cooper will be remember as having broke" out of here a number of years ago, and Mrs. Smith will be even better remembered as Miss Willmoth Cooper. They were accompanied by Mrs. Cooper, mother of Mr. Cooper and Mrs. Smith, and the entire party planned on visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ole Olson of White Butte, S.D., after which they will go on to Kansas City and visit relatives from where Mr. and Mrs. Cooper will go on to California returning to Idaho where Mr. Cooper has a position as Superintendent of Schools. Mr. and Mrs. Smith expect to reside in Miles City. Volume XIX, No. 32, July 23, 1926 Excessive Use of Alcohol Finding of Coroners Jury When Ernest Elliot is Found Dead in Bed in a Vacant Home Coroner John Homelvig Holds Inquest With Above Result Volume XIX, No. 34, August 6, 1926 Cliff Long Dies at Baker Baker Sentinel - Cliff Rodney Long died of heart disease at 1 o'clock Wednesday, July 28th, at his home in the south part of town. Deceased has been in ill health since 1928 as the result of exposure during service in the world war. He was a member of the Disabled War Veterans. At the time of his death he was 35 years old Surviving relatives are besides his wife, his father at Richland Center, Wis., and two brothers Dan and Geo. Of Iowa. J.J. and A.B. Long of Baker are uncles of the deceased. Mrs. Long left with the body Thursday morning for Viola, Wisconsin, where interment will be made in the family cemetery. Cliff was well known in Marmarth having lived here for a while and worked here some at the barbering trade. The little baby of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kane of Bowman which was being taken to the hospital at Miles City for treatment last week on Saturday, died on the train between Rhame and here. The sorrowing parents left the train here and had the little body embalmed, after which Orville Phillips took them back to Bowman. Volume XIX, No. 35, August 13, 1926 Chalmers-Johnson Miss Viola Chalmer, sister of Mrs. Leo Stone and who has been an employee at the elevator as bookkeeper for sometime, journeyed to Everett, Wash., last week and was united in marriage with Johnnie Johnson, who was formerly an employee at the local C.M. & St. P. roundhouse. Both Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, have many friends here at Marmarth who are wishing them the best that life has to offer. Volume XIX, No. 36, August 20, 1926 Madson-Richey Thursday noon the friends of Beatrice Madson and Leland Richey were astounded by the news that this couple had been married Wednesday evening in Baker. Evidently the wedding was to have been kept a secret for none of the closest friends of either the bride or groom were in on the news until Thursday morning. The secret slipped out when Layton "Tuffy" Larson, a twelve year old, boy friend of Leland's who had made the trip to Baker with Leland Wednesday afternoon in search of the license, began to circulate the story of the trip this morning. The best account hat the Mail is able to get of this adventure on the seas of matrimony is that Wednesday afternoon Leland took a couple hours off, stepped on the started of his Ford coupe, picked up Layton and hied himself away to the Fallon County Court House. He then returned home and that evening, unostensably made arrangements to take Miss Madson to the dance scheduled at Wildwood that evening. The dance was but an excuse, however, and the young couple were married at the Methodist Parsonage by Rev. Seabright of Baker. Due to the rain the newly united couple could not return home by car but came back on the early morning train each going to their respective homes as usual. The villain. It was early in the morning that Layton was on the job and, renouncing all oaths of secrecy, told some of the relatives about the afternoon mission to Baker. By noon the truth was known by many and a box of cigars was nearly empty. Thursday afternoon the young couple went to Baker on 17 to regain the abandoned couple and on their return to Marmarth some two score friends of the young couple staged a celebration that will probably be more appreciated by these two happy young people in years to come than it was at this time. Mrs. Richey has lived in this city for a little better than the past two years at the home of her sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Patton. During this time she has attended the local high school and has made a myriad of friends among the local young people. Leland is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Richey of this city and is very well known in this vicinity. Leland attended and graduated from the local high school. During his attendance there he was prominent in athletics being a member of the foot ball team in 22 and 23, basket ball in 22 and 23 and played base ball on the high school team in 21, 22, 23 and 24. Since graduating from high school he has played some base ball with the Marmarth town team and has been on the Marmarth Independent basket ball team. He was worked as Perishable Fruit Inspector for the Milwaukee railroad since his graduation and has a host of friends in neighboring towns as well as in this city. The union of this young couple came as rather a surprise to friends even though they have been engaged for some time. It is expected that, following a trip to the Black Hills which they plan on taking during Leland's vacation, this young couple will set up house keeping in this city. The Mail joins with all the rest of their friends in wishing them a whole world of happiness and a million successes. Volume XIX, No. 39, September 10, 1926 Card of Thanks We wish to extend our thanks to all who so willingly helping during the sickness and death of our little daughter Helen and for the beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Flor. Volume XIX, No. 41, September 24 1926 A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rushford Tuesday morning. Mrs. Rushford and the little lady are being entertained at the home of Nurse Hope. Volume XIX, No. 42, October 1, 1926 Wedding bells range Saturday for Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Engesser who were married at Baker, Mont. Mrs. Engesser was formerly Miss Bessie Enger, who has made her home the past summer with Mr. and Mr. Oscar Monson. Mr. Engesser is one of our progressive young farmers and has rented the old Eckander place. The happy couple have the best wishes of all. Volume XIX, No. 43, October 8, 1926 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sailer of Hebron have a new baby girl at their home. Mrs. Sailer was formerly Miss Isabelle Kulas. Volume XIX, No. 44, October 15. 1926 A baby boy came to enjoy the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Miller of North Marmarth, last Friday evening and will make his permanent home with them. Volume XIX, No. 46, October 29, 1926 A fine baby boy arrived at the Bob German home Saturday night. Volume XIX, No. 48, November 12, 1926 Hope-Carolyn Miss Zella Hope and Mr. Phil Carolyn were united in marriage at Baker, Montana, by the Methodist minister of Glendive, Thursday morning, November 4th. Both the bride and the groom are well and favorably known in our city, both having been residents here for many years. They have already established housekeeping in the home which has been occupied by this bride, where they will be at home to their many friends. Pearl-Pike A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Pearl of Snohomish, Wednesday noon, November 3rd, when their daughter Margaret Frances was united in holy wedlock to O. Kay Pike. Mr. and Mrs. Pike left on the evening train; amid a shower of rice and good wishes; for Vancouver, B.C. to spend a few days before returning to their home at Bellingham, where Mr. Pike is business manager of the Cooperative Hatcheries. Mrs. Pike graduated from the Marmarth High School with the Class of 1922 and was popular among her many friends. The stork made a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Davis Tuesday morning and left a great big eight pound baby boy. The Mail extends its congratulations to the happy parents. Word has been received in the city of the birth of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hansen. Mr. and Mrs. Hansen were formerly residents of Marmarth, but are now living in Sioux Falls, S.D. Volume XIX, No. 50, November 26, 1926 Passed to the Beyond It was quite a shock when the citizens of our city were informed that George Peterson had passed to the Great Beyond. Mr. Peterson has been a resident of Marmarth for some time and has many friends in this city. The end came rather unexpectedly at the hospital in Hardin, Mont., where he had been confined for a week. His body is being shipped to Marmarth for burial. Mr. Peterson is survived by thirteen children, seven boys and six girls. The burden of keeping the family together will fall quite heavily upon the shoulders of the daughter, Dorothy, who has acted as mother to the whole family since the death of the mother ten years ago. Word came from Baker Monday morning announcing the arrival of a new baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Harris, Mr. Harris drove over to see his new daughter on Tuesday evening. George Pearl accompanied him. Volume XIX, No. 51, December 3, 1926 Mr. Walter Liefke The news of Mr. Walter Liefke's sudden death by being hit by a locomotive, as reported in last week's paper, came as a shock o the entire community. Mr. Liefke was fireman at the coal dock and was killed while heading to his duties there. No one was present to witness the tragedy, and the exact manner of his death will ever remain a mystery. The funeral service for Mr. Liefke was held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church. Rev. O. J. Engh of the Lutheran Church, to which Mr. Liefke belonged, had charge of the service. A host of Mr. Liefke's many friends were present to pay their last respects to the departed. Their good will was shown by the many beautiful flower offerings placed upon the bier. A quartette consisting of Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Miller, Mr. Maxfield, and Mr. Matheny sang several beautiful selections at the service at the church and the grave. Mr. Liefke was laid to rest in the Riverside cemetery. Mr. Liefke was a man loved and respected by everyone who knew him. He had no enemies because he was just in all of his dealings, and tended strictly to his own business. He was a man of few words, but whose word could be absolutely depended upon. The two institutions, which came first with Mr. Liefke were the home and the church. He was a loving husband, and spent nearly all his spare time at his home. He was brought up in the Lutheran Church, and always remained faithful to its teachings. Mr. Liefke was born at Ridgeville, Wisconsin, October 5, 1880, being 46 years, 1 month and 20 days old at the time of his death. He worked in the coal dock in this city for the last eight years. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife of this city, and sister sisters and one brother; Mrs. Dan Wells and Mrs. Rob Randall of Wausau, Wisconsin; Mrs. Tom Conners of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Mrs. Otto Lemke and Mr. Rudolph Liefke of Bend, Oregon; Mrs. John Alton of Spokane, Wash., and Mrs. James Worden of Regan, North Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Worden were the only relatives who were able to be present at the funeral. Card of Thanks We wish to thank our many friends who were so kind and sympathetic to us during our recent bereavement. The Peterson Family. We wish to express our gratitude for the kindness of our many friends and neighbors, especially those who sent flowers and assisted us in our bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. James Worden, Mrs. Walter Liefke. Volume XIX, No. 52, December 10, 1926 James Hendry, Pioneer Dies After Short Illness James Hendry, one of Minnesota's elder pioneers, a rancher about two miles east of Marmarth until recently, died at his home in Crookston, Minn. Following an attack of double pneumonia which last nine days. He was 78 years of age at the time of his death. The deceased was born December 6, 1847, in Ohio, where he lived with his parents until they moved to Brown county, Indiana, when he was 11 years old. In 1868 his parents emigrated by ox team overland to Sauk, Center, Minnesota. He took up a homestead in 1870 and married in 1893 to Ida E. Reese of Sauk Center. In 1896 he left his homestead and went to Luce, where he remained until he came to this section in 1908. He left Marmarth in 1921 moving to Crookston where he was living at the time of his death. Volume XX, No. 3, December 31, 1926 Lucetta J. Geer, Born: March 6, 1851, Died: December 19, 1926 Mrs. Lucetta Jane Geer, whom all the older residents of Marmarth and vicinity remember as one of the old settlers, was a typical pioneer, having lived in frontier districts practically all her life. With her passing another of those sturdy souls of whom but few remain has joined the great majority. It were well that the younger generation give due heed to the lessons made eloquent by such lives. Born in Fon-du-Lac, Wisconsin in 1851, her girlhood days witnessed the Civil War. She was married at the age of 16 to G. T. Geer. Early in their married life, just after the close of the war period, they moved to St. Cloud, Minnesota where they homesteaded. For 15 years they lived the typical pioneer life in Minnesota. They moved to Duluth and lived there for about 15 years before coming to Marmarth in 1910. Mrs. Greer was a nurse, being in demand in the early days. Until she partially lost her sight, she was always "going about doing good," especially caring for the sick and needy. Her memory is dear to hundreds who benefited by her kindly services and thoughtful attentions. In her childhood she joined the Baptist Church, immersion as an ordinance of baptism being administered in the River Jordan in Wisconsin. Because it was impossible for her to attend the church of her early choice in her new home in the west, she joined the Methodist Church of which she was a member at to time of her death. Mrs. Geer kept her own home in Marmarth until her illness when she was taken into the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gibeau, from which she was buried on December 21st, 1926, the public services being held in the Methodist Church. The deceased is survived by four children: Mrs. Ellen Svensen of Portland, Oregon; Joy Geer of Bend, Oregon; Edmond Geer, of St. Paul, Minnesota; and Mrs. A. Hermansen, of Knobs, Montana. Also two sisters remain: Mrs. Q. Ogden of Albany, Oregon and Mrs. McNeal of Rice, Minnesota. There are five grandchildren. The outstanding fats of her life would be: first, the social value of a humble life devoted to the highest type of religion, based in its friendships and deep in its convictions; and second, the scope of progress which her own experience embraced. She lived a consistent Christian life throughout all the hardships of pioneer days and she saw "the winning of the west" with all the great changes of the last half century. Truly a good life in a great age. The poem which follows was written in her memory by E. H. Holman, pastor of the Marmarth Congregational church who conducted the funeral services. Card of Thanks We wish to extend our sincere gratitude to all friends who so generously assisted during the recent illness and death of our beloved Mother, Mrs. L. J. Geer. Mr. Jay Geer, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Geer, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Gibeau, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hermansen, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Svensen