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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 XXI, No. 4, January 4, 1929 through Volume XXII, No. 52, December 26, 1930 Volume XXI, No. 5, January 11, 1929 Swenson-Thorne Wedding At Baker December 29th Marmarth people will be interested the announcement of the marriage on December 29, at Baker, Mont., of Mr. Tom Swenson and Miss Olga Thorne. They will make their home on the groom's farm in Crawford township. About a hundred of their neighbors and friends tendered Mr. and Mrs. Swenson a charivari Monday evening of this week, and enjoyed a social hour after the noise had died down, and also were served refreshments. Volume XXI, No. 6, January 18, 1929 Mrs. Walter Lieftke Married at LaCrosse Friends of Mrs. Walter Lieftke will be interested in knowing that on Christmas day she was married to Carl Waffler, of LaCrosse, Wisc., where she has made her home after her departure from Marmarth following the death of her husband two years ago. Mr. Lieftke was accidentally killed when an engine backed over him near the coal dock. A daughter was born on Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pierce. Mrs. Pierce and her daughter Donna have been in the Dickinson hospital for several weeks and Mike now hopes to be able soon to take these three members of the family to the farm home near Pierce. Volume XXI, No. 7, January 25, 1929 Funeral of Mrs. Paul Byington at Mobridge Clara Marie Byington, wife of Paul Byington of Mobridge, passed away at her home in that city on Wednesday evening, January 16, death following illness from influenza and later complications. While Mrs. Byinton had been seriously ill for some time, her death had not been expected by her many friends in Marmarth and community. Clara Marie Byington was born at Attica, Ind., September 28, 1894, where she spent the early years of her life. Her parents later moved to Fountain, Ind., where they lived for some years, then moving to Texas and Cumberland, Wis. In 1907 the family came to Bowman and settled on a homestead. Mrs. Byinton attended school at Bowman and Marmarth and in 1912 was united in marriage at Minneapolis to Paul Byington, an engineer with the Trans-Missouri division of the Milwaukee railway. Since their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Byington have made their home continuously at Mobridge or Marmarth. Surviving Mrs. Byington are her husband and five children, Richard 15, Jack 14, Jean 12, James 4 and Gloria 2 years old; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Shields of Bowman; one brother, Harry Shields of Mobridge and a sister, Mrs. P. W. Pengray, also of Mobridge. Mrs. Byington was a kind and loving mother, a true friend and neighbor, and her untimely death will be mourned not only by her immediate family, but by all who knew her. She was a member of the congregational church, a member of the Degree of Honor, the G.I.A. to the B. of L.E., the Royal Neighbors and the O.E.S. at Marmarth. Funeral services were conducted at the Congregational church at Mobridge on Sunday afternoon, and interment made in the Greenwood cemetery. A large number of friends and former neighbors went down from Marmarth to attend the funeral. Many Marmarth People Attend Mrs. Byington Funeral Among those who attended the funeral of Mrs. Paul Byington at Mobridge Sunday afternoon were: Mrs. Theo. Lowry, Mrs. S. I. Richey, Mrs. Harold Scott, Mrs. Wm. Leaf and Mrs. W. J. Morris. Rev. E. H. Holman, formerly pastor of the Congregational church in Marmarth, preached the funeral service. Volume XXI, No. 8, February 2, 1929 Friends were grieved to hear of the death of Mr. Charles G. Vincelette Thursday morning at the home of his son, A. G. Vincelette, who lives below the Big Hill. Mr. Vincelette had been ailing for a number of years and his death was caused by old age, he having reached his 79th year. He had made his home with his sons, A.A. and A.G. Vincelette for the past few years. His burial took place Saturday morning from the Catholic church in Baker and interment was made in the Baker cemetery. We extend sympathy. Volume XXI, No. 9, February 9, 1929 Mrs. Leonard Peterson Passed Away Tuesday Mrs. Leonard Peterson passed away at the hospital in Baker on Tuesday of this week, at 1:45 p.m. She had been a patient at the hospital a little more than a week, and the news of her death came as a shock to the people of the community. The cause of death is given as puerperal septicemia. The body arrived here Wednesday afternoon, and is at the Gibbs funeral rooms. Sarah Jane Brewer was born August 13, 1902 in Fremont county, Iowa and was 26 years, 5 months and 22 days old at the time of her death. She was married to Leonard Peterson of Marmarth about five years ago, and three children were born to them, the youngest an infant of a few weeks. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. Peterson and the children in their bereavement. At the time of going to press the funeral arrangements had not bee completed. R. J. Magette, Trainmaster of the Musselshell division between Marmarth and Harlowtown, Mont., died in the Miles City hospital at 5:15 Tuesday from the effects of a serious operation for an affliction that had troubled him for some time. Mr. Magette had just recently been promoted from train dispatcher to trainmaster, and was well liked by the employees. He leaves a family living at Miles City. Interment will be made in North Carolina, the place of his birth. Volume XXI, No. 10, February 15, 1929 The Amidon community was shocked on Friday to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Louis Edmunds at her home, four miles west of Amidon. Mrs. Edmunds had been suffering with diabetes for some time. She grew much worse Thursday night, and lapsed into a come from which she could not rally. Mrs. Edmunds leaves besides her husband, six children, Gerhardt and Myrtle of Bowman, Lillian, Agnes Lloyd and Helen at home. She was a member of the Lebanon Lutheran church, and will be greatly missed in her church and community as well as in her home. Funeral arrangements have not been completed at this time. Word was received in Amidon Monday that Mrs. Margaret Douglas had passed away at the Rest Home in Minneapolis. Mrs. Douglas, the widow of John B. Douglas, one of the pioneer settlers of Woodberry township, was 83 years of age. She had lived for many years with Mrs. Agnes Rogers of Scranton, a step-daughter. James Douglas a step-son, was a former county treasurer and a resident of Amidon. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Douglas in Minneapolis and burial was made there. Volume XXI, No. 11, February 22, 1929 Funeral for Mrs. Louis Edmunds The funeral of Mrs. Louis Edmunds was held at the Lebanon Lutheran church on Tuesday at one o'clock; and interment was made in the cemetery there. Many beautiful flowers were sent by the friends and relatives who could not be there. Rev. Fjeeth of Bowman gave the funeral sermon, and A. B. Landquist, Alfred Largis, Jens Morland, A. M. Strenick, Albert Homelvig, and Ingvald Homelvig, all neighbors of the deceased acted as pall bearers. Mrs. F. A. Garfoot, Mrs. James Fulton, C. T. Anderson and M. E. Johnson, with Mrs. R. R. Beebe at the organ furnished the music. The sympathy of all who know Mrs. Edmunds goes out to the husband and six children, all residents of this community, and the five sisters and three brothers, all living in and near Viroqua, Wis., who gave her life so beautifully to her home, her church and her community. Fifteen Year Old Girl Kills Self With Shotgun On Thursday, February 14, Annie Briski, the fifteen year old daughter of Joe Briski, a farmer living in Rainy Butte township, killed herself with a shotgun at the family home. Miss Annie had not had good health for the past year or more but her death came as a great shock to her family and to the community where the Briski family had lived for twenty years or more. Friday morning States Attorney C. F. Brownlee, Carl Knudson, sheriff and Fred White acting coroner were taken by Floyd Aavis in a bob sled to the Briski home where a coroner's inquest was held. Ed Bauman, Carl Peterson and Tom Sailor, serving on the coroners jury returned a verdict of suicide. Funeral arrangements had not been made (balance of article is illegible). Old Resident Passes Philip H. Snover, one of the old-time residents of the Willett country passed away at his home last Friday and was buried in the Camp Crook cemetery Sunday afternoon. Mr. Snover settled on his homestead about twenty years ago and he and Mrs. Stover have raised a family of children to maturity and amassed enough of worldly goods to keep them comfortably in their old age. Besides the widow four sons and four daughters survive, two sons being still single and residing at home. The Willett Post Office is located in the Snover home, and this hospitable old couple have entertained many a wayfarer at their home in the years they have resided in that section. The entire lot of lumber and hardware with which was constructed the Snover house and barns was purchased in Marmarth in the early days and hauled to the site across the prairies there being neither roads nor trails at that time. Owing to the impassable roads, Mrs. John Woods, a daughter, was unable to attend the funeral. Mrs. H. L. Kelly Died Suddenly Wednesday The community was saddened Wednesday evening when it was learned that Mrs. H. L. Kelly has passed to the Great Beyond following a stroke or fainting spell which seized her as she was in the postoffice that afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly had been in Marmarth some hours, and were in the postoffice to purchase a money order, when Mrs. Kelly was first stricken. She was assisted into the Corner Store, where she rested for an hour or more and conversed with Mrs. Bucklin. Though apparently suffering she made no complaint. Suddenly her strength gave way and she fell to the floor unconscious. She was removed to a room at the St. Charles hotel, and Dr. Wendell was summoned. Nothing could be done for her, and at about five o'clock she passed away without having regained consciousness. The daughter, Mrs. A.D. Browning at Tacoma, was notified, who with Laurie Kelly will arrive Friday. The time of the funeral will not be set until after they arrive, but it will be either Saturday or Sunday. A complete obituary of this fine old pioneer lady will be published in next week's issue of the Mail. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Nath Saturday morning. Volume XXI, No. 12, March 1, 1929 Mrs. H. L. Kelly Funeral services for the late Mrs. H. L. Kelly, whose sudden death was mentioned in last week's issue of the Mail, were conducted Saturday afternoon at three o'clock, in the presence of a large number of friends and neighbors of the family. The services were conducted in the I.O.O.F. hall, and were in charge of the Pleasant Valley camp of the Royal Neighbors of America, Mrs. A. Bude, Past Oracle, and Mrs. R. H. Harrison, Oracle, were assisted by the officers and members of the order. Following the Royal Neighbor rites Rev. S. S. Heghin of the Marmarth community church, offered prayer and delivered a short sermon. M. R. Dixon and daughter, Mrs. Harry Lobdell, sang a duet; Mr. O. Maxfield, accompanied by Mrs. T. W. Lowry, sang a solo, and a song was rendered by the community choir. The pall bearers were J. M. Kelly, L. F. Horn, C. P. Allison, R. H. Harrison, R. J. Leary and M. S. Olson. Interment was made in the Riverside cemetery east of town, where a brief committal service was conducted by Rev. Heghin. Helen Caroline Lewis was born at DeSoto, Wisc., on September 2, 1868. She came to Dakota territory in 1886, and lived with her brother, who was in Business in Lisbon, until 1888, when she was married to H. L. Kelly, at Forman. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly and family came to this section in December, 1907, prior to the coming of the railroad or the founding of the city of Marmarth. Here they have undergone all the vicissitudes of pioneer life, have seen the railroad come in, the town grow from its beginnings to its present stature, and have contributed a substantial portion to the progress and development of western North Dakota. Mrs. Kelly was confirmed in the Lutheran church at Viroqua, Wisc., in her girlhood, and remained a devout adherent to that faith throughout her life. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, one son, A. A. Kelly of Montline, one daughter, Mrs. A. D. Browning, of Tacoma, Wash., and an aged brother at Hereford, Tex., besides many nieces and nephews in the states of Texas, California, central North Dakota and Rapid City, S.D. The community has suffered a distinct loss with the passing of Mrs. Kelly, who typified all that was best as a wife, mother, help mate and home maker. She will be sorely missed in her home and by her friends, and the profusion of flowers on her casket were evidence of the esteem in which she was held. Graham-Crow Wedding A.W. Graham from the Box Elder country, and Miss Joy Crow, of Rhame were married at Baker on Monday, Feb. 25. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lowe of Rhame and came to Marmarth on No. 16 Tuesday morning, and went out to their respective homes this afternoon. Mr. Graham is one of the progressive young farmers and ranchers of the south country, and Mrs. Graham is the daughter of Mrs. Lowe, of Rhame. They have the best wishes of their friends in this community for many years of happiness and prosperity together. Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Richer, a daughter on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Mrs. Richer and baby are in Aberdeen. Volume XXI, No. 13, March 8, 1929 Willmer Lien Dies at Dunseith Sanitarium Word was received here on Monday of the death at the tuberculosis sanitarium at Denseith, on Sunday, Wm. Lien, the father, left from Fargo for Dunseith the first of the week and brought the body by way of Bowman to the home five miles southwest of Amidon. The death of Willmer, who was not quite seventeen, comes doubly hard at this time, since his mother, Mrs. Carrie Lien, died the first of November from the same dread disease. Willmer was taken ill early in the fall, and soon after the death of the mother all five children were taken to Dunseith to be given all the care possible. His condition was found to be very serious, and while all was done that might possibly help, and all reports were favorable, death came suddenly on Sunday. Besides the father, three sisters are left, Verna, Edna and Fern, and a smart brother, Charles. The funeral will be held either Tuesday or Wednesday from the Lebanon Lutheran church, and burial will be at the cemetery there. A Son, Larry, arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Burrts on Monday night, Dr. Cornelius, of Bowman, made the trip part way out with a car, but had to come the last half with a sled. A baby girl was born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Steyer on Tuesday, February 26. Volume XXI, No. 14, March 16, 1929 Quilliam-Hill Wedding at Miles City Friday John Quilliam of Mound, and Miss Marvel Hill, of Bowman, were married at Miles City on Friday, March 8. They were accompanied to Miles City by Gregg Leary of Marmarth and Miss Ruby Stueber of Bowman. Mr. and Mrs. Quilliam will live on the groom's farm near Mound, Mrs. Quilliam at present being employed by Bowman. The many friends of Rev. and Mrs. Porter Knudson, will be pleased to hear of the arrival of a baby boy at their home at Etna, Calif. Mr. Knudson was pastor of the Methodist church here several years ago and their friends join in wishing their new son a happy a joyous life. Volume XXI, No. 17, April 5, 1929 A baby daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Catey on March 26. Mrs. Catey and daughter are at the hospital in Miles City. Volume XXI, No. 18, April 12, 1929 Bowman Youth Drowned in Raging Creek Monday Vincent John 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mrnak, living seven miles south of Bowman, met death in the waters of the creek near the Mrnak home Monday of last week, presumably as he was attempting to cross the ice of the swollen stream. His tracks indicated that he had gone to the creek and taken a few steps on the ice, which broke through. The body was found a few rods below the spot where he fell in. Volume XXI, No. 20, April 26, 1929 Two Dakota Couples Married at Baker A marriage license was issued at the district court clerk's office Monday to James A. Nitcy of Marmarth, and Agnes Leona Johnson of Rhame. The marriage was performed by the Rev. F. E. Tollefson. Tuesday Oscar Oien and Ruby Peterson, both of Bowman, presented themselves before Mrs. Carey on the same mission. Justice R. W. Marks officiated at their nuptials. - Fallon County Times. Slope County Births Registered with the State Department of Health During the Months of February and March Name Date of Birth Charles Donald Noth February 16, 1929 Betty Joice Carlson February 26, 1929 Evelyn Naomi Stever February 26, 1929 Robert Deane Olson February 9, 1929 Janice Ethlyn Erickson February 22, 1929 Gordon Leon Olson February 6, 1929 Mildred Emma Evangeline Gatzke March 9, 1929 Volume XXI, No. 21, May 3, 1929 Mrs. Mary Doescher Mary Wassman Doescher was born September 7, 1848, at Fon du Lac, Wisc., and died April 25, 1929, at the age of 80 years, 7 months and 20 days. She moved with her parents to LaSueur county, Minnesota, when seven years of age. In 1868 she was married to Theodore H. Doescher, and to this union was born eleven children; three boys and eight girls. Five children preceded their mother in death, those surviving being: Mrs. Emma Meggers, of Marmarth; Mrs. Ida E. Norton, of Madison, S.D.; Mrs. Grace Sawyer, Minneapolis; Mrs. J. F. Bagley and Mrs. F. F. Butler, of Marmarth and vicinity, and Howard, of Isabel, S.D. There are eleven living grandchildren, and two great-grand-children. Mr. Doescher passed away four years ago, and Mrs. Doescher spent the past few years of her life at the homes of her oldest and youngest daughters, Mrs. Emma Meggers and Mrs. F. F. Butler. The one son and one daughter, Mrs. Grace Sawyer, were unable to attend the funeral because of illness. Mrs. Doescher was brought up in the Methodist faith, but after her marraige joined the Baptist church with her husband, and all the children were reared in the latter belief. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Heghin from the Methodist church here on Wednesday, April 29, at two o'clock. Appropriate songs were sung by a choir, and a solo sung by Shirley Strong. Pall-bearers were Harry Catey, M.S. Olson, C.P. Allison, J. M. Kelly, W.S. Stouter and L.F. Horn. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery, beside the grave of her granddaughter, Mary Butler. Wm. Latham Dies Wm. Latham, 75, passed away at the hospital at Baker on Friday of last week, death being caused by complications following eczema. Mr. Latham came to this section some 20 years ago, and homesteaded up Little Beaver creek about twelve miles, and lived alone. He was a former neighbor of the A.F. Kimbro family, and stayed with them on his trips to Marmarth. Funeral services were conducted on Monday of this week, Rev. S. S. Heghin officiating, and interment made in the cemetery east of town. Volume XXI, No. 22, May 10, 1929 Samuel Boone Dies Samuel L. Boone, age 80, who was seriously injured when he feel or jumped from No. 15 Saturday morning, April 27, passed away at the hospital at Miles City where he had been taken following the accident, which occurred between Marmarth and Mazda. The injuries were too severe for the old gentleman to recover from, his death, occurring Friday last week. A son and daughter came from Olympia, Wash., and the body was shipped there for interment. Volume XXI, No. 23, May 17, 1929 Ekalaka Man Shoot Wife Two Shots from .2 Special Rifle Take Effect Near Heart, Killer Then Attempts Suicide Edward Hoffman, about 45, shot and killed his wife at their home at Ekalaka, Mont., sixty miles southwest of Marmarth exactly6 at noon Monday and then turned the gun, a .22 calibre Special, on himself in an attempt to end his own life. Hoffman, a former rancher in that section, had moved to town some two years ago, and had not had regular employment. He was of a jealous disposition, it is said, and it is believed that he had made threats against his wife, as she had stated that she was afraid of him. Mrs. Hoffman had begun to prepare the noon-day meal Monday, according to the evidence, when Hoffman returned to the house. An argument evidently ensued, Mrs. Hoffman leaving the house. She started to run, and had gone perhaps 30 or 40 feet when Hoffman appeared in the door with the rifle, discharging two shots. One bullet took effect just above and heart and one just below. Mrs. Hoffman died on the way to the hospital. After shooting his wife, Hoffman reentered the house and fired two shots into his head. One shot entered under his jaw and destroyed one eye as it came out; the other going through both cheeks, neither being fatal, and it is believed that Hoffman will live. The Hoffman's have five children, the oldest about 18 and the youngest 9. Births occurring in Slope County in Month of April Name Date of Birth Louise Jean Hanson April 5, 1929 Ralph Theodore Olson April 3, 1929 Volume XXI, No. 27, June 14, 1929 Heghin-Gauper Isabel Turfanda Heghin and Emmett Gordon Gauper were united in marriage at the Congregational church on Sunday June 9th, at the close of the morning service. The ceremony was performed by the bride's father, Rev. S. S. Heghin. The maid of honor was Miss Cleo Dixon of Marmarth and the bride's brother, Mr. Stephen Heghin acted as best man. The groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Gauper of Claire City, S. Dak. Were present. The young couple will be at home after July 1st at San Antonio, Texas. Olson-McCraw Of interest to many friends in Marmarth is the marriage of Miss Gertrude Olson, a former teacher in our public schools to Mr. Troy McCraw of Portland, Ore., Which was solemnized June 8th at St. James Lutheran Church of Portland. Miss Olga Grothe of Tacoma, Wash. attended the bride and Mr. Paul Maxwell acted as best man. Immediately after the wedding dinner the happy couple left on an extended honeymoon and will be at home in Portland after July 1st. Sanden-Kirchheck Miss Boletta Gyda Sanden, of Thief River Falls, Minn. And Mr. Louis Frederick Kirchheck of Scranton were united in marriage at the Congregational Parsonage last Tuesday evening. The marriage was officiated by Rev. S. S. Heghin. After the ceremony the young couple returned to Scranton where they will possibly make their home in the future. A baby girl was born on Sunday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Douglas. Volume XXI, No. 28, June 21, 1929 Geo. Goodrich Passes At Little Falls, Minn. Word was received in Marmarth ******* Goodrich who was a resident of Marmarth and vicinity about six years up to last fall when he was sent to St. Gabriel's hospital at Little Falls, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, June 16. Mr. Goodrich spent most of his time while in this vicinity herding sheep until his condition became such that he had to be sent away for treatment. Gangrene in both lower limbs was given out as the cause of death. A little son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Berg at the Bowman hospital June 6th. Volume XXI, No. 31, July 5, 1929 A boy baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Art Ashley on Monday morning, July 1. The little one was named Frank Eugene. Volume XXI, No. 32, July 19, 1929 Remains of Ed. O'Brien Laid to Rest. City Pauses in Tribute Death Came Afternoon of July 4, After Sixteen Days Illness. Friends Fill Church and Crowd Yard Outside At Services Held Saturday Morning. Long Procession to Grave. Attorney Emil Scow Victim Heart Attach Attorney Emil Scow of Bowman, one of the most prominent and outstanding attorneys in the southwest section of the state passed suddenly away at about 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, a victim of heart failure. Mr. Scow was Vice-President of the First National Bank of Marmarth; director of the First National Bank of Bowman, The Bank of Rhame and First National Bank of Reeder. He has been a practicing attorney in the City of Bowman for about twenty-two years. Funeral services were held from the home this afternoon at 1:00 o'clock. The Masonic service was used and the remains were taken to his old home at Arcadia, Wisconsin, for burial. A complete obituary will appear in these columns next week. Volume XXI, No. 34, August 2, 1929 Brothers in Strangle Hold Fight for Life Gerald Darby Drowns and Brother Lee Nearly Dies Trying to Save Him Gerald Being Towed Ashore When He Locked Lee's Arms and Both Sink Volume XXI, No. 36, August 16, 1929 Births Occurring in County June and July Name Date of Birth Shirley Roe Douglas, Marmarth June 9, 1929 Janice Mae Ballweber, DeSart June 27, 1929 Frank Eugene Ashley, Marmarth July 1, 1929 Rhame, N.D. July 15 - Loran Sherman Hanson the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hanson died suddenly of acute indigestion on Monday night at their home six miles southwest of Rhame. The funeral was held on Wednesday, Aug. 14th and interment made in Tuttle cemetery. Volume XXI, No. 37, August 23, 1929 Mrs. P.J. Fisher Dies at Son's Home Sophie Raney was born at Manchester, New Hampshire, July 4th, 1856 died at Sheboygan, Wisconsin, August 17, 1929, and was buried in the Tuttle cemetery at Rhame, North Dakota, August 19, 1929. (Lengthy Article Follows) A.H. Skeel Passes After Lingering Illness A.H. Skeel passed away at the Baker hospital on Friday August 16th, 1929. (Lengthy article follows) Card of Thanks We wish through the medium of the Marmarth Mail to extend our deepest appreciation to the many kind friends who assisted in any way thru the sickness, death and burial of our beloved wife and mother. We also wish to thank those very kindly who contributed flowers. P.J. Fisher, F.C. Fisher Card of Thanks Words cannot express our feeling of gratitude and appreciation for the many kindly deeds extended to us and for the many floral contributions sent to the hospital at Miles City, by our friends. These many kind things will never be forgotten by us and will remain a life-long memory. Bob Striebel, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Striebel and family. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lemke, who lived on the river three years ago, are the proud parents of a twelve pound boy. They live at Haley, South Dakota now. Volume XXI, No. 37, August 30, 1929 Card of Thanks We wish to thank the people of Marmarth for the many favors and kindnesses extended to us during the sickness of our daughter Hazel. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schade and family. A wedding of interest to their many friends on the river was solemnized in Baker, Montana on August 19th. John Timm of Newell, South Dakota and Mrs. Ivy Brookeeper of Vim, North Dakota being the happy couple. Mr. Timm had lived until three years ago here on the river and Mrs. Timm has taught several years of school in the Brown District. They returne3d to Newell Wednesday morning to make their home. We wish them much happiness in their wedded life. Volume XXI, No. 38, September 6, 1929 A fine baby girl arrived at the Baker hospital Sunday morning to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frerck. Grace Norman sister of Mrs. Frerck was the attending nurse. Volume XXI, No. 39, September 13, 1929 Gordon Roberts Weds Carrington, N.D. Girl The many friends of Gordon Roberts were pleased to hear of his marriage to Miss Francis McGrady of Carrington, North Dakota on August 17th. Gordon was a graduate of the Marmarth high school in '23 and made his home here from the time he entered the seventh grade until two years ago when he accepted a position as salesman for the Standard Oil Co. at Wild Rose, North Dakota, and last year was transferred to Carrington where he met the charming lady who became Mrs. Gordon Roberts. His host of Marmarth friends are anxious for Gordon to bring the bride to Marmarth, but until he does the Mail together with his friends wish them happiness and good luck in their new adventure. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Allan Davis a girl, on Monday, September 9. Volume XXI, No. 40, September 20, 1929 Mr. and Mrs. Ike Stowe have a new baby boy born at the Baker Hospital. Volume XXI, No. 41, September 27, 1929 Tabor-Quilliam Nuptials. In McMinville Oregon on Sunday September 15, by the Rev. Hall of the M.E. church occurred the marriage of Miss Aura Tabor and Mrs. Howard Quilliam. (Lengthy article follows) Hedges-Cleveland Dykes Cleveland and Miss Louise Hedges were married on Sunday, Sept. 8. They were quietly married by Justice George Sykes at his resident in Ekalaka. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cleveland and the bride the younger daughter of Dr. J. P. Hedges, two of the oldest and best known families of this locality where the young people have lived all their lives. Their friends will extend to them their best wishes. - Ekalaka Eagle. Volume XXI, No. 42, October 4, 1929 A girl baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Brown at the St. Elizabeth hospital at Baker this morning. Volume XXI, No. 43, October 11, 1929 A baby girl arrived at the Bae Baker Mr. and Mrs. Claire Willis. Claire's smile is broader than ever now. Volume XXI, No. 44, October 18, 1929 Hunter Killed in Slope Co. Elmer Picksdal Accidentally Shot While Hunting On McClenden Farm (article is very difficult to read) We have been informed that Lauren V. Kelly and Miss Millie Gorman were united in marriage at Aberdeen, South Dakota on Thursday, October 17. If this report is correct, the Mail will obtain a complete write-up for next week's issue. Volume XXI, No. 46, November 1, 1929 Death Comes After Heroic Fight For Life Mrs. M. J. Connolly, Co-Editor of the Hettinger County Herald and Slope County Post, Passes Peacefully Away After Many Weeks of Pain (Lengthy, but difficult to read article follows) Volume XXI, No. 50, November 29, 1929 Vaughan-Peterson United In Marriage Tuesday, Nov. 19 Emily Peterson of this city was united in marriage to Hugh Vaughan of Glendive, Montana. The couple were married in Glendive by a Justice of the Peace of that city. The romance started while Mr. Vaughan was employed in the gas fields near Marmarth. Miss Peterson leaves a host of warm friends in this vicinity. The happy couple will make their future home at Circle, Montana. The Mail and its readers wish them many happy years. Volume XXI, No. 50, December 6, 1929 C. C. Bordwell Local Merchant Dies Suddenly (Lengthy and mostly illegible article follows) Card of Thanks With deepest gratitude and love we wish to thank the many loyal friends and neighbors for the sympathy and consolation given us in our hour of sorrow. The beautiful floral offerings are a fitting tribute we feel to the esteem in which our loved one was held. Mrs. Marry A. Bordwell, Joseph York Bordwell, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Beck, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Vrooman, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Stuart and daughter, Mrs. A. T. Laurie, Jay and Allen Beck. Volume XXII, No. 1, December 20, 1929 Earl Stofford Dies at Dickinson Late Earl Stofford, 29 a farmer residing in the DeSart neighborhood, Slope County, and an ex-service man, died in a local hospital at 3:30 last Saturday, following an operation for appendicitis and gall stone. Mr. Stofford was born and raised at Buffalo, North Dakota, his family moving to Slope County 18 years ago. Funeral services were held at the Stofford home last Monday. A bouncing baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Nitcy at the Baker hospital last Wednesday. Kenneth Dale and Velda Hammel United Wednesday (article is illegible) Volume XXII, No. 5, January 17, 1930 Birth occurring in Slope county registered with the state department of health, Bismarck during the month of December, 1929, were as follows: Jean Charlothe Morland, Dec. 2, 1929, Eunice Anna Stevens, DeSart, Dec. 11, 1929, Thomas Edward Hunt, Rhame, Dec. 20, 1929, Frances Theresa Benz, New England, Dec. 28, 1929. Volume XXII, No. 7, January 31, 1930 Mrs. John Timm Dies at Home of Her Daughter One of the pioneer women of this section, Mrs. John Timm, died Friday, Jan 24, 1930 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Peterson in Marmarth. Her death was caused by cancer and for two months previous to her death she was confined to her bed. Her husband died May 11, 1928 from a paralytic stroke. Mrs. Timm was born in Olmstead county, Minn. On March 6, 18**. The deceased whose maiden name was Edith Mary Williamson was married September 21, 1989 to Mr. John Timm, and it was 27 years ago that the family came to North Dakota, first settling near Mandan but shortly moved to the county of Yale, where they took a homestead on the Little Missouri. Here they continued to make their home until the fall of 1926, when they came to Marmarth. Four children, all of whom survive their mother, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Timm, as follows: Geo Timm of Vim, N.D., Mrs. Wm. Peterson, Raymond and Myrtle all of Marmarth. She is also survived by three grand children, Edith, Walter and Fred Peterson. Funeral services, conducted by the pastor Rev. William S. Davies, were held in the Marmarth Methodist church Monday afternoon, and the following day the body was laid to rest in the Mound cemetery. A second service was held Tuesday afternoon in the Mound Community church, conducted by Rev. Davies of the Marmarth M. E. church, and the body laid to rest in the Mount cemetery. A large number of the old neighbors and friends of the deceased were in attendance at the Mound services. Mile, Pioneer Merchant, Dies in Alberta, Can. Opened First Store in Marmarth In 1907; Left Here 12 Years Ago Word was received by the Mail this week of the passing of D. S. Milne, Marmarth's pioneer merchant and old time resident of this city. (Lengthy article follows) Funeral Rites for Mrs. Isaac Barnes Held Thursday The Marmarth community was saddened late Tuesday afternoon when word went around that Mrs. Isaac H. Barnes had passed away at the family home in this city. For months the deceased had suffered physical torture and with her condition practically hopeless, Death, brining none the less the great sorrow, came almost as a relief. Ellen Margaret Sawyer was born in Columbus, Wis., Jan 23, 1852, and at the time of her death, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1930, was a few days past 78 years of age. She was married to Isaac H. Barnes at Chattfield, Minn. On June 25, 1877, where she and her husband made their home until 1910 when they moved to Dupree, S.D., coming from there to Marmarth in 1910, where they have since resided. Deceased is survived by her husband, Isaac H. Barnes, and two children, F. R. Barnes of Marmarth, and Mrs. Bessie B*** Cooper of Pasadena, Ca. Mrs. Barnes' brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer were with his sister when the end came. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church at 1:30, conducted by Rev. Wm. S. Davies, the pastor. Preceding the church service a short season of prayer was held at the home. At the church Shirley Strong rendered a song accompanied by Mrs. Lowery. The funeral sermon was built on the text, "And they scattered their garments before Him," Mark xi, 8. The scripture reading was the 23d psalm, favorite of the deceased. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful, mute testimonials to the esteem in which Mrs. Barnes was held. Funeral arrangements were in charge of L. A. Gibbs, funeral director. Volume XXII, No. 9, February 14, 1930 Card of Thanks We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all who gave us aid and sympathy during the sickness and death of our wife and mother. Especially do we thank those who sent the beautiful floral offerings, silent tokens of sympathy. Mr. Isaac Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Barnes. Volume XXII, No. 10, February 21, 1930 The stork was certainly a loafer in Slope county during the month of December 1929. During that month but one baby was registered with the state department of health at Bismarck. The lone baby was Elvera Laurane of Reeder. Buffalo Rancher Dies Suddenly Frank Lehto, a rancher who had lived 20 years southeast of Buffalo, Harding county, S.D., died suddenly a week ago Sunday. The coroner reported that there was no indication of heart trouble or high blood pressure. A coroner's jury brought in a verdict that he came to his death from causes unknown. Deceased, who was 43 years old, was apparently in good health at the time of his death. Mr. Lehto was well to do and had disposed of his land holdings and was preparing to dispose of all his personal property and return to his native Finland. For the past 15 years Sandra Wuori had been living with him as his common-law wife, and she planned to return to Finland with him. David Willett, a resident of Harding county, S.D., for 50 years, died Tuesday and funeral services were held on Thursday. Deceased was 78 years old. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lulu Tennant and Mrs. Neola Owens, of the Box Elder country, and Reba Willett, of Milwaukee. The latter arrived in Marmarth Wednesday, but did not reach here in time to see her father alive. Volume XXII, No. 18, April 18, 1930 Gascoyne Couple Married at Bowman Russel Edwin Hughes and Miss Mae Downing, prominent Gascoyne young people were married at Bowman, Monday, April 7th, Judge C. V. Hook performed the ceremony in the presence of the couple's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. John M. Downing of Gascoyne. - Bowman Pioneer. The groom in the above wedding is a nephew of Mrs. Floyd Way and Mrs. P. H. Stuart and formerly lived with his parents in Sunny Slope Township Volume XXII, No. 20, May 2, 1930 A baby girl was born on April 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Anderson at Knobs, Mont. The new arrival who weighed but four pounds, was born at the home of Mrs. Anderson's mother at Ekalaka. Volume XXII, No. 21, May 9, 1930 Word comes from Skyskomish, Wash., that a daughter was born May 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lobdell. Mrs. Lobdell is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Dixon of this city. Volume XXII, No. 22, May 16, 1930 Wednesday, May 14, 1930 a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Miklethum. Volume XXII, No. 24, May 30, 1930 Youth Has Both Feet Cut Off In Fall From Train Dies Monday Afternoon in Hospital at Mobridge. (article is very difficult to read but subject of article is Eddie Kreuger Volume XXII, No. 26, June 13, 1930 Former Marmarth Girl Married to Miles City Banker A quiet wedding ceremony was solemnized on Saturday when Rose Lee Smith became the bride of Arthur Ernest Schnad. The ritual took place at eight o'clock in the morning at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Schnad, 406 South Montana avenue. The Rev. Theo. Dorpas officiated. Mrs. William Aldrich acted as the bride's attendant and Ervin Schnad, the groom's brother, was the best man. The bride was charming in a gown of peach silk net, embroidered in orchid and rose. Her hat of horsehair braid and other accessories were of harmonizing shades. Mrs. Aldrich worse a dress of beige georgette with matching hat. Mr. Schnad was dressed in the conventional dark suit. Guests at the ceremony included Mrs. Thomas Barnard, Mr. Aldrich, Miss Frances Bateman and Clifford Stangland. Immediately after the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Schnad left by car for points in the western part of the state. They plan to be away a week, returning here to make their home. Mrs. Schnad has been employed for the past two years at the Foster Drug company. Mr. Schnad is assistant cashier at the First National bank in this city. - Miles City Star. The bride in the above wedding is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Slaughter, of Marmarth, and the bride spent her girlhood days in this city. Volume XXII, No. 27, June 20, 1930 Kreiger-Michelson Floyd Kreiger, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Kreiger, prominent ranchers living east of town was married on May 24, 1930 to Miss Ann Mickelson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Michelson of Brocket, N .D., the ceremony being performed at Baker, Montana. The bride was an instructor in the Marmarth high school and was a very successful teacher. The groom is associated with his father in the management of the ranch. After the ceremony the young people made a visit to the home of the bride's parents at Brocket, where Mrs. Kreiger stayed and Floyd came home to look after his work on the farm. This week Floyd went to Brocket for his bride and on their return, will make their home in Marmarth. They have the best wishes of all for a happy wedded life. Volu7me XXII, No. 29, July 4, 1930 Roadworker Falls to His Death Today Walking on the railroad bridge at the east edge of Marmarth, across the Little Missouri river, "Butch" Seibert fell off the structure, breaking his neck, at a little after noon, Friday July 4. He was seen on the bridge carrying his coat. The coat fell from his hand and in stooping to pick it up he toppled to his death. Seibert was said to be a little past 40 and at one time lived at Winona, Minn. He was working with Doud Bros. Road crew building Highway No. 12, east of Marmarth. The body is at the Gibbs undertaking rooms. Volume XXII, No. 30, July 11, 1930 "Butch" Seibert Buried in Marmarth Cemetery Funeral services for "Butch" Siebert, the man who was killed July 4 when he fell from the railroad bridge at the east edge of Marmarth, were held at the Gibbs funeral parlor Sunday afternoon. The services were in charge of Rev. Wm. S. Davies, pastor of the Marmarth Methodist church, and the body was buried in the Marmarth cemetery. So far no relatives of the dead man have been located. It was due to the generosity of his fellow workers of the road crew working east of town that the body of "Butch" was given a Christian burial. Miss Olga Svendby, formerly of Marmarth, was married at Lemmon, S.D., Sunday, July 6, to H. H. Gawers. The groom is director of the municipal band at Lemmon. Volume XXII, No. 31, July 18, 1930 Mrs. Brittner, Mother of Nine, Is Called by Death Sunday, July 13. Mrs. Stephen Brittner died at her home in Marmarth Sunday July 13 1930 after a lingering illness of several months, from heart disease and other complications. Mrs. Emma Kline was born at Brainerd, Minn., on Dec. 23, 1882, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kline. She was married Nov. 26, 1902 at Glendive, Mont. To Stephen Brittner, and to this union 13 children were born, nine of whom survive their mother and all of whom make their home in Marmarth. She is also survived by two grandchildren. For 25 years the Brittner family made their home at Richardton, N.D., moving to Marmarth last August. Funeral services were held at Bowman, N.D., Wednesday forenoon at the Catholic church, Rev. Father Krank, pastor of the Bowman Catholic church officiating and the body was laid to rest in the Bowman cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. John Foster and Miss Rose Brittner, all of Richarton were here to attend the funeral. Mrs. Foster is a sister of Mr. Brittner and Mrs. Rose Brittner is his mother. Quite a number of Marmarth friends of the family went to Bowman to be at the funeral. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the husband and children, who have had taken from them a good wife and mother. Volume XXII, No. 34, August 8, 1930 A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Orville Phillips, Sunday, Aug. 3, 1930. Volume XXII, No. 35, August 15, 1930 Pioneer Called By Death While Visiting in Iowa Michael Burke Came to This Territory Ahead of Ry. Michael Burke, one of the pioneers of this section, died recently at the home of a sister of Mrs. Burke's at Fairbank, Iowa. The Burkes had been visiting at Fairbank and Mr. Burke was sick for about three weeks, diabetes being his trouble. The Burke's came to Marmarth before the railroad, Mr. Burke having the contract to grade a mile and a quarter of the road bed just west of this town. They were in camp near the S. Mullins ranch when the flood of 1907 struck, and Mr. Burke carried Mrs. Burke to safety through water waist deep. He bought and for many years the family lived on the Burris homestead southwest of town, the property now owned by L. E. Horn. Mr. and Mrs. Burke spent the past winter at Dickinson where Mr. Burke had a job of highway grading. Mr. Burke was about 70 years of age. Volume XXII, No. 36, August 29, 1930 Mrs. Egbert Moore is Called By Death; Funeral Health Thursday Mrs. Egbert Cecil Moore passed away at the Miles City hospital Monday, Aug. 25, 1930, from heart trouble and complications. Mrs. Moore who with her husband lived on the Kapuschat farm a few miles south of Marmarth, was on August 5 taken to the Miles City hospital for treatment but to no avail. Stella Maude Goken was born at Cisco, Ill. Sept. 3, 1880. She was married to Egbert Cecil Moore, at the Goken home in Cisco. To this union eight children were born, seven of whom are still living as follows: Andrew Berend, Thelma Elizabeth, now Mrs. John C. Wilkins of Alpha; Jesse Ray, Edna Alveretta, John Cecil, Sarah Maudie and Evelyn Joyce. With the exception of Mrs. Wilkins the children are all at home. Besides the children she leaves to mourn her death her husband. The remains were brought o Marmarth from Miles City and burial was in the Marmarth cemetery. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the Congregational church, Rev. Johnson of Amidon officiating. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the L. A. Gibbs undertaking establishment. Volume XXII, No. 37, August 30, 1930 Card of Thanks We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all those who tendered us aid and sympathy in our great sorrow in the sickness and death of our wife and mother. The many kind acts shown us will never been forgotten. - E. C. Moore and children. Volume XXII, No. 38, September 12, 1930 Peter Grothe, Over 90 Years Old, Dies At the Home of His Son Peter Anderson Grothe died Wednesday morning Sept. 10, 1930, at the home of his son, Ole Grothe, in Marmarth, N.D. at the advanced age of 90 years and three months. Mr. Grothe was born in Norway, June 10, 1840. At the age of 15 he came to the United States, first settling at Madison, Wis. Later moving to the vicinity of Kenyon, Minn. Where in 1863 he was married to Ingrid Kroken. To this union eight children were born seven of whom are living. Mrs. Grothe died ten years ago in Marmarth and the body rests in the Marmarth cemetery. Besides the seven children Mr. Grothe is survived by 30 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, one great grand child being married. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Tollefson, pastor of the Lutheran church at Baker, Mont. And interment will be in the Marmarth cemetery. Mr. Grothe came to Marmarth in 1918, making his home with his son, Ole Grothe. For the past two years his health has been such that he was confined to the house the greater part of the time. Volume XXII, No. 39, September 19, 1930 Former Marmarth Man Takes Bride Mr. Carl E. Staben and Mrs. Emma Olson of this city were quietly married at the Trinity Lutheran church on last Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. John Berens, Jr. as witnesses Rev. H. J. Peterson officiated. The newlyweds will continue to make their home in Mobridge. - Mobridge Tribune. Delbert Young, whose skull was fractured in an auto accident in Wyoming some time ago, and who ever since lay unconscious in a Mils City hospital, died in spite of every effort made to save his life. Mr. Young was the husband of the granddaughter of Mrs. Viola Kelly of Marmarth. He and his young wife had been married but a few weeks. Volume XXII, No. 40, October 3, 1930 Word comes from valley City that a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Burton Hamel on Tuesday, Sept. 30 1930. Burton is a student at the Valley City state normal school. A son was recently born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Knudson, of Amidon at the Dickinson hospital. Volume XXII, No. 41, October 10, 1930 A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dale on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1930, at the Bowman hospital. Both Mr. and Mrs. Dale are former Marmarthites and Mr. Dale is now superintendent of the Rhame schools. The new girl has been named Dona Verl. Volume XXII, No. 42, October 17, 1930 Marmarth Boy is Married AT Baker Ronald Richmond, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Richmond of this city was married Saturday, Oct. 33, 1930, at Baker, Mont., to Miss Francis Shwartz. Ronald has lots of friends here at Marmarth who extend congratulations and best wishes to the bride. The young couple will make their home at Baker where Ronald is employed. Volume XXII, No. 44, October 31, 1930 Marmarth Young Couple Married at Baker, Mont. Miss Dorothy Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams of Marmarth, was united in marriage Saturday, Oct. 25, 1930 to Mr. Frank Shewey. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Phillippi at Baker, Mont. The newlyweds left at once on a honeymoon trip to Belle Fourche, S.D., and other points in the Black Hills country. The bride has for sometime been employed at the Top Notch where she has made a wide circle of friends and acquaintances who wish her all happiness. The groom is engaged with his father in farming north of town, the family coming here from Kansas last spring. The grooms many friends extend sincere congratulations. Ed Crampton's Father Dies at Mitchell, S.D. Ed Crampton left Monday night for Mitchell, S.D., in response to a message telling of the death of his father, P.H. Crampton. Monday morning, Oct. 27. Mr. Crampton for years has suffered with a cancer, causing his death. He is survived by his wife and ten children. Deceased was 70 years of age. The Crampton family has resided in Mitchell for many years. We are informed that Mrs. Elizabeth Hoag was united in marriage to Len Brakey, of Belle Fourche, in that city on Oct. 6th. Judge Armstrong performed the ceremony. - Camp Crook Gazette. Volume XXII, No. 45, November 7, 1930 Miss Dorothea Hanson, daughter of Mrs. Lena Hanson, of six miles northwest of Rhame, and Art Sunden, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Sunden of Mound, were married in Baker on Sunday. Miss Hanson is one of the popular young ladies of Rhame, having been graduated from our local high school in the class of '29 and the groom is one of the popular young men of Mound. The good wishes of the community for the happy young couple were enthusiastically if noisily expressed by a rousing charivari last evening - Rhame Review. Volume XXII, No. 46, November 14, 1930 Victoria Stuart is Bride of Spearfish, S.D., Young Man Miss Victoria Stuart and Alfred Lund Brakke were married at Miles City, Mont. Wednesday morning, Nov. 12, 1930 at 9:00 o'clock at the Prebyterian manse, Rev. Morton S. Fales officiating. The witnesses were Lucetta Gibeaux and Mary E. Nugent. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gray Stuart of Marmarth. She graduated from the Marmarth high school last June and is highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. The groom is the manager of a store at Spearfish, S.D., and the young couple will make their home at Spearfish. Ismay Hotel Man Kills Wife and Then Turns The Gun On Himself Henry Kraus shot to death his wife, Edith, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, in their room at the Brackett hotel in Ismay, Mont., and then turned the gun on himself with fatal results. Mrs. Kraus was the daughter of Mr. Brackett, owner of the hotel, and both she and her husband were assisting at the hotel. The victims of the shooting had been married but two months. Volume XXII, No. 47, November 21, 1930 Mound Six Year Old Boy is Killed By Buck Sheep Stanley Seymanski, six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Seymanski of Mound, Slope county, died at the Bowman hospital on Wednesday of last week. The child was knocked down and trampled by a buck sheep, and so badly injured the death resulted. Volume XXII, No. 49, December 5, 1930 Jesse L. John, Son of Pioneer Rancher Is Called By Death Jesse L. John, son of W. H. John, of the Box Elder country south of Marmarth, died Saturday morning, Nov. 29, 1930, at about 11 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pierson, neighbors, where he had been taken to be cared for by Mrs. Pierson. The deceased, 49 years old and unmarried, made his home with his father, "Had" John on the latter's ranch. The body was brought to Marmarth and from here taken to Bowman where funeral services were held Monday afternoon and the body laid to rest in the Bowman cemetery. Jesse L. John was born in West Virginia, but many years ago came to this section where he has since resided. Besides his father he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Louisinda John, of St. Petersburg, Fla., a sister, Daisy Belle, also living at St. Petersburg, and two brothers, Gilbert M. living in Texas, and Thomas Carl. Deceased had been a sufferer from cancer for sometime, the disease eventually resulting in death. George Lewis Dies At Home In This City on Dec. 2nd George V. Lewis died at his home in Marmarth, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1930 after an illness of three or four years, he having never fully regained his health following an attack of blood poisoning some four years ago. Deceased was born in Van Buren county, Iowa, April 2, 1880. He was married Nov. 21, 1889, at Birmingham, Iowa, to Emma Countryman. To this union seven children were born, all of whom survive their father as follows: Mrs. N. Garecht, William, Gus, Elmer, and Mrs. Arthur Holman, all of Marmarth, and Mrs. Andrew Vigoren of Bucyrus, N.D., and Mrs. A. L. Skipwith of Conrad, Mont. Deceased is also survived by his widow and 14 grandchildren. Irene Skipwith, a granddaughter has always made her home with her grandparents from infancy. Early in their married life Mr. and Mrs. Lewis went to what is now Harding county, S.D., where they homesteaded. Belle Fourche being their nearest railroad town. Later they moved to Bucyrus, and from Bucyrus came to Marmarth four years ago, and have since made this city their home. Funeral services will be held this Friday afternoon at the Congregational church, Rev. S. S. Heghin, pastor, in charge, and interment will be in the Marmarth cemetery. The Gibbs funeral home had charge of the remains. Volume XXII, No. 50, December 12, 1930 Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ludolph Dies at Miles City Mrs. Elouise Eubank died at her home in Miles City, Mont. Saturday afternoon, Dec. 6, 1930, after an illness of but a few hours. Deceased was born in Pueblo, Colo, 36 years ago, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ludolph, now residents of Marmarth. For a number of years she lived with her parents on the ranch in the Powder River country of Montana, and also with her parents on the ranch in this vicinity, and in Marmarth and vicinity she had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances who sincerely mourn her untimely death. She is survived by her father and mother, son George Eubank, and two sisters, Mrs. Ray Wilson of the Broadus, Mont., country, and Miss Corinne Ludolph, at home with her parents in this city. The body was brought o Marmarth Monday and funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Congregational church, being in charge of Rev. Phillippi, pastor of the Baker, Mont. Community church and interment was in the Marmarth cemetery. The sincere sympathy of the many friends of the Ludolph family is tended to them in their sorrow. Card of Thanks We wish to express our appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown by all the friends. Especially do we wish to thank Rev. Heghin and the choir. Also Miss Marking and her room for the flowers. Mrs. Geo. Lewis and family. Volume XXII, No. 51, December 19, 1930 Solomon Lusty, 697 years old, of Westmore, Mont., was burned to death in a fire at the Fallon house in Baker early the morning of Friday, Dec. 5.