Slope County Mineral Springs Tribune, 1915-1917 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 Mineral Springs Tribune March 26, 1915 Born to Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Burke a 12 pound baby boy, on the 10th of this Month. Mother and baby are getting along fine. April 16, 1915 Word was received here that Ralph Witchman who has been ill for sometime died at his home near DeSart last Monday. It is also reported that Otto Witchman is very low. September 10, 1915 Miss Anna Elmblad and Mrs.. Michael R. Griebel were united in marriage at Hettinger Saturday August 28th and from there went for a short visit to the bride's home four miles south of Scranton. Mr. and Mrs. Greible will reside on the groom's farm near Chenoweth. Both the newly weds are popular young people in the Scranton and Chenoweth communities and a large circle of friends will join in wishing them success and happiness through life. - Bowman Citizen. September 17, 1915 Mrs. John Wright died at her home near Chenoweth last Monday. Funeral services were held at the Chenoweth church yesterday. Burial was made at Bowman Thursday. October 8, 1915 The community around Bessie was shocked last evening when the news was sent over the telephone that A. E. Pearson, a well known farmer of that vicinity, had been killed at his home that evening by a vicious bull. Mr. Pearson went out into the pasture about six o'clock after the cows and that was the last seen of him alive. When he did not return as soon as usual his wife became uneasy and went in search of him, and discovered his lifeless body laying on the ground in the pasture about a quarter of a mile from the house. It appears the bull must have attacked him immediately upon entering the pasture for the body was cold when found, which was about one hour from the time he left the house. The body was badly mutilated and the clothing was torn almost completely off. Coroner A. J. Silvius was notified and at once proceeded to the scene of the accident and prepared the body for burial. Relatives of the deceased were notified and are expected to arrive from New York as soon as possible, and further arrangements await their arrival. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn his loss who have the sympathy of the entire community. October 22, 1915 Last Sunday evening, under cover of darkness, Henry Engstrom, a farm, living four miles south of Scranton, procured a corn knife and murdered his wife and two little sons. He then went into the house and wrote a note confessing the crime and telling the officials to sell his property and educate his other two children. He then put the note on the table, took his rifle, into the yard where his wife and two children lay dead and shot himself just above the heart. November 19, 1915 Nick Mosburcker, of 8 miles north of Bowman, died Wednesday at 4 o'clock. While going to Bowman last Friday Mr. Mosburcker run off a grade with his car and in some manner the steering wheel bit him breaking one of his ribs. It seems that the next day he went after a load of coal and the broken rib punctured him internally causing his death immediately. He will be buried at Bowman Friday. He leaves a wife to mourn his death. December 3, 1915 A Sweet New Blossom Born. To Mr. and Mrs. Carl Iverson of Stillwater a eleven pound boy last Sunday. This paper congratulates the proud parents and trusts the promising, blue eyed boy may grow into noble manhood and fill the sunset of his parents' life with comfort and happiness such as can only come from a dutiful child. Silvius-Mosguard The marriage of Dallas Silvius to Gerda Mosguard occurred at Miles City, Montana Monday afternoon of last week. The newly weds will make their home with the grooms parents for the present. The Tribune joins with its many friends in wishing the young couple a long happy married life. A reception in honor of the newly weds was given by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Silvius Wednesday evening. Many of their friends were invited which made the reception a happy one, the bride and groom were presented with a lot of valuable presents. December 17, 1915 Miss Edith Welch and J.E. Randolph were married Wednesday evening at the brides home by Rev. Nickerson. We extend congratulations. December 21, 1915 P.O. Nesseth Passes Beyond P.O. Nesseth, a resident of this county, passed away last Monday at his home near Hume. He was buried at Amidon yesterday. The bereaved wife and children have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their time of great sorrow. January 7, 1916 Conner-Nebergall At the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Conner of Hume on Thursday December 30th, took place the marriage of their daughter Miss Nora Conner to Mr. Clarence Nebergall. Both parties are well known. The Tribune joins with its many friends in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Nebergall a happy and prosperous wedded. January 21, 1916 A Baby Boy Henry Bublitz, one of the prosperous farmers living north of here was in town Wednesday and informed us that he became papa to a bouncing baby boy that day. Mother and son are doing nicely. February 4, 1916 A Baby Girl Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Styere a well known couple living south of here a baby girl last Wednesday. Henry says the little girl will be able to feed the chickens in the spring. Both mother and child are doing nicely. Another baby girl arrived at the McDonald home on Thursday of last week. Mr. McDonald is living on the A.W. Olson farm north of here. Mrs. Gilbertson, mother of Mrs. Chas. Kelner, died at the home of Chas. Kelner a well known farmer living four miles south of here Saturday night. The body was shipped to Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Kelner accompanied it. February 18, 1916 Killed By Engine At Marmarth Ed. Anderson, a farmer, Living Near Ives, is Killed by a Locomotive in Railroad Yards. Ed. Anderson was run over by a locomotive and killed near the round house at Marmarth last Saturday. Anderson had been at Baker, and arrived in Marmarth on No. 22. When the train stopped he got off with the evident intention of going up town. It is thought he was mixed as to the direction and walked out on the tracks, and when near the round house the locomotive, which came in on No. 22 and which was being handled by Hostler, backed down the tracks and ran over him, he was horribly mangled and must have died instantly. Anderson is a farmer who resided near Ives for some years. He was a hard worker, and highly thought of by his neighbors. Anderson leaves a widow and four children. - Bowman Pioneer. March 17, 1916 Nelson-Taylor Miss Flora Nelson and Mr. Arlie Taylor surprised their many friends in this locality when on March 10th they were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony by County Judge Frisby E. Dahl at Bowman. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Peters of Bessie. Miss Nelson is a very estimable young lady who numbers her friends by her acquaintances. For the past two years she has taught the White School in Cash Township, having come here from Clarke, S.D. Mr. Taylor has been a resident of Slope County since 1911 having come here from Oakland City, Indiana. For several years he has been employed by the Pfeifer Brothers and J.C. Stuber. To know Mr. Taylor is to be his friend. The Tribune joins with the many friends of the newly weds in wishing them a pleasant and prosperous journey through life. March 24, 1916 A seven pound baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Schuster last Tuesday March the 14th. Mrs. Conrad Moravec is attending and both mother and child are doing fine. March 31, 1916 Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Healey are the proud parents of a brand new boy, he having arrived Saturday. They, including R. T. are doing nicely. April 28, 1916 D. H. Weaver Passed Beyond H. F. Magedanz took Coroner A.J. Silvius to Ranger Thursday where the latter was called to take care of the crops of Dan Weaver, a well known rancher, living three miles north of Ranger. Mr. Weaver as reported by his neighbor John Tyler must have died right after eating his breakfast, as Mr. Tyler called at his residence at about ten o'clock in the forenoon and found Mr. Weaver lying on the bed apparently asleep. Mr. Tyler called him by name but receiving no answer went up to him and tried to wake him but found that he was dead. Mr. Silvius after thoroughly examining the body pronounced death having been caused from heart trouble. Mr. Weaver was a man well liked by all who knew him and his death was a great shock to his many friends. The funeral was held at ten o'clock this morning and the remains were buried on Mr. Weavers homestead. May 5, 1916 On Tuesday of this week baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Stockart. John is so proud of the new arrival that he want take time to stop and talk with his neighbors. June 30, 1916 News was recently received of the marriage of Miss Irene Church and Arthur Lawhead at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Church at Midway on June 9th. A big wedding supper was served and many friends were present for the festivities. Mrs. Lawhead is well known in Dickinson, as she is a 1914 graduate of our high school. She is an industrious and capable young woman. Mr. Lawhead is the son of Mrs. Fred Pound of Taylor. He is a graduate of the Ellendale school and for the past several months has been employed in the Midway vicinity. Rev. and Mrs. Chas. Cooke of near Bowman were present at the wedding, Mrs. Cooke being a sister of the groom. The best wishes of their many friends in this vicinity go with the young couple. - Dickinson Press. Martin Haagenstad and Miss Myrtle Anderson were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Axel Anderson, on Wednesday, June 14th, by Rev. C. B. Ingebritson. The groom is a young hustler who has a fine farm just two miles west of Midway, where he has lived for the past eight years. Claim life will be more pleasant now with the practical helpmeet he has secured for a life partners. - Slope County News. July 14, 1916 The first drowning accident in this vicinity occurred Sunday when Eugene Leon lost his life while summing in the reservoir near Buffalo Springs. Accompanied by quite a number of young fellows, some 18 or 20 in all, he went to the reservoir to enjoy the bathing advantages. He is said to have been a good swimmer, and he spent about an hour in the water before the accident happened. (A lengthy article follows) July 28, 1916 The night watchman at the Baker Gas well as asphyxiated by gas yesterday morning when he attempted to go down into the pit to turn on gas for the steam boiler. He had been warned not to go into the pit under any circumstances unless there was help at hand, but this time he ignored the oft repeated warning and as a result met his death. It is reported that he was worth $40,000 to $50,000 and it is known that he was one of the largest cash investors in the Montana Petroleum Co. - Marmarth Mail. August 4, 1916 Geo. Loftus Dies. Geo. Loftus, sales manager and prominent fighter in the Equity Co Operative League died Sunday of cancer. Loftus has been ill for the past year and suffered several operations in the hopes of a cure from the malignant disease, but all without giving any relief. Deceased was very prominent in the movements of the farmers. His friends today give him credit for the principal inspiration for the Farmers NonPartisan League movement which North Dakota endorsed in the recent primary elections. Geo. Loftus was born in Desoto, Wisconsin, August 16th, 1873 and moved with his parents to Minneapolis in 1882. Shortly afterwards he started work as a newsboy, and later served as messenger boy with the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad company, and was with the company 17 years when he became a chief clerk. He finally began championing the cause of the farmers and took several cases before the railroad and warehouse commission. He finally became identified with the Equity. One feature of his career was his successful fight to get lower express rates and the forcing down of Pulman fares. - Flasher Husterl. August 18, 1916 Born Wednesday evening, August 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kolleth, a bouncing baby boy. Mother and baby are doing well. Congratulations. A report reached this office that Asa Gardner of New England had been killed in an automobile accident in the Black Hills, South Dakota. Mr. Gardner was one of the pioneer residents of New England was well known by all the old timers in this vicinity. We have so far been unable to get any details of the accident. The Tribune extends the heartfelt sympathy of this community to the bereaved family in their said affliction. August 25, 1916 Prominent New England Man Killed Seldom has death caused a greater shock to this community than in the case of Asa Gardner of New England, stricken down in the full flush of vigorous manhood. (Lengthy article follows). John Anderson, a farmer near Shollsmade, was killed Monday by being run over by a binder. Particulars are lacking. September 8, 1916 A Sad Accident A sad accident occurred at the old Moord farm near Rainy Buttes last Friday afternoon between five and six o'clock, when Andrew Lavine, a prosperous farmer of that vicinity was knocked from his wagon and instantly killed. Mr. Lavine was helping Axel Anderson with his threshing and was hauling grain from the machine to the granary. No one saw the accident, but it is thought that the team must have scared at something and started on a run into the granary Mr. Lavine's head being struck against the top of the doorway, throwing him from the wagon and breaking his neck. Mr. Lavine was a prosperous farmer living about a mile south of the old Moord farm. He leaves a young wife to mourn the loss of a kind, loving husband. The remains were buried in the cemetery at Amidon Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock and the funeral was attended by a large number of neighbors and friends of the family from all over the county. The Tribune extends to the bereaved wife the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. October 6, 1916 The three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stevens was found dead in bed Saturday morning. Dr. Mitzner pronounced it heart failure. Miss Katherine Koffler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Klementz Koffler of Amidon, and Ben Ullaf of New England, will be united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents on Monday, October 9th. November 24, 1916 Old Timer Passes Beyond. Walter Mason, better known as Major John Martin, a resident of Dickinson for thirty-four years, died at his farm near that city as the result of being dragged by a horse. The man became entangled in dangling rope, which had practically cut both legs at the ankle, terribly crushing the bonds. He had been able to cut the rope with a knife to free himself, but had fallen unconscious, and loss of blood and exposure. - Hettinger County Herald. A Horrible Death John Rozicka, a farmer living about nine miles south of Mandan, was the victim of what is probably the strangest and most horrible prank of fate in the history of North Dakota. About eight o'clock Saturday evening, November 4th, the body of the unfortunate man was found lying on a wagon load of blazing coal. The whiffletrees were burning and two horses were still made fast to the wagon when found. The body was most horribly burned and the face shriveled under the heat of the flames. It is the coroner's verdict that death was due to heart failure and that the man's pipe had fallen into hay and straw in the front end of the wagon, and that the blaze set the coal on fire. Neighbors testified at the hearing that Rozicka was a total abstainer and that they had seen him in Mandan at seven o'clock that evening. - Hettinger County Herald. Three November Tens. November 10ths is a great day in the L. M. Mortenson home. On that day eight years ago Mr. and Mrs. Mortenson were made the happy parents of a bright and healthy baby boy. On November 10th, 1914, there was again cause for rejoicing when a blue-eyed baby girl arrived to gladden the hearts of her parents and little brother. But the rejoicing was not complete until last Friday when the stork made its third visit on November 10th and left another little girl at the Mortenson home. The mother and little baby are getting along nicely and the father is certainly proud of his three little "November Tens." - Hettinger County Herald. December 15, 1916 Mrs. Carl Sense Killed. Head Crushed When Auto Turns Over (As lengthy article follows) Born to Mr. and Mrs. Nick Messer, at St. Joseph's hospital in Dickinson, Thursday, December 7th, a baby girl. The mother and little Miss are getting along fine. A glance at Nick's face, when he came to town Monday bore testimony to the fact that he was a happy father. Congratulations, Nick! December 22, 1916 Never was this community so shocked as it was when the sad news reached us that Mrs. Carl Sense had been killed in an accident to an auto in which she was riding. The machine was being driven by her father Mr. Wright and turned completely over, pinning the unfortunate woman under the seat causing instant death. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn her loss. She was a kind and loving mother, a good neighbor - the whole community joins in mourning her loss. January 5, 1917 O.R. DeSart Passes Away Word was received this week of the death of O.R. DeSart in the hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on December 28, 1916. On December 4th, Mr. DeSart left for a visit with friends and relatives in Iowa and while there was taken seriously ill and was placed in the hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. His only hope was in an operation which he willingly underwent, dying from its effects. Ever since settling in the county in the spring of 1906, Mr. DeSart has taken a strong, active interest in county affairs, fighting with all his might for what he believed to be right. He was a man of strong personal convictions and was willing to stake all for a cause in which he believed. In his death Slope county loses a strong, earnest advocate for the cause of the people and a champion of the right. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved family in their sore affliction. January 19, 1917 Obituary This community was shocked to learn of the death of S.D. Faris, a prominent farmer, at his home near Chenoweth. Mr. Faris had been sick with pneumonia for about two weeks and the end came about noon Tuesday. Besides a sorrowing wife he leaves a family of eight children to mourn the loss of a kind, loving father. The funeral services will be conducted by the Modern Women of America, of which order Mr. Faris was a member, at Bowman, Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock and the remains will be interred in the cemetery there. The Tribune extends the sympathy of the entire community to the bereaved wife and children. Great Day For Stork Monday was a great day for the stork in this community. Monday morning a baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lara Morland. That afternoon the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hagg was brightened by the arrival of a new son and heir, and, about 11:55 that night Mrs. John Corrigan gladdened the heart of her husband by presenting him with an eight pound baby girl. Mothers and babies are all doing well. Do we believe in race suicide? Nothing doing. R.M. Griebel won't have to hire a man next spring as a fine big boy was born Sunday. Mrs. Griebel and the youngster are getting along nicely and "Mike" has a four-horse team ready for his heir to drive in the spring. February 9, 1917 The Stork has been having a pretty busy time in this community of late. He visited the B.C. Klug home Monday evening and left a bundle of happiness in the shape of an 8 pound baby boy. Mother and babe are doing nicely. April 27, 1917 Sheets-Erickson A very pretty home wedding occurred at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sheets near Chenoweth, in Slope county April 11th, when their son Omar William was united in marriage to Miss Thora Jennie Erickson, whose parents live in Norway. (A lengthy article follows) May 11, 1917 James Caldwell, Wealthy Rancher and Wife Killed Hired Man Discovered in Act of Assaulting Domestic, Fires Three Shots Tragedy Occurred on Homestead Near Taylor Murdered Immediately Turns Gun on Himself in Attempt to End His Life Dickinson, M.D., May 1. - James Caldwell, wealthy land owner of Stark County, living in the vicinity of Taylor, North Dakota, made famous by his defense in the suit started by "J.D.R.," known as the "man of mystery," together with his wife, was murdered in cold blood by their hired man, Mike Schumek, yesterday noon on the Caldwell farm, 20 miles southeast of here. (A lengthy article follows) A very sad event occurred at Scranton within the past week, in the death of two estimable ladies of that community. Mrs. Henry Olson being seriously ill, her mother came to Scranton to take care of her. Mrs. Olson died last Friday. Her mother was taken ill with the same disease, a very aggravated form of pneumonia, and died Tuesday morning, the day on which her daughter was to be buried. The Tribune joins with the entire community in extending heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones in their sad affliction. Born - to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Tompkins, on Sunday, May 6th a baby boy. Mother and babe are doing nicely. May 25, 1917 Geo. Silvius was setting up the cigars Wednesday evening. A little 8 lb. Miss arrived at his home Tuesday. Mrs. Silvius and the babe are getting along nicely. June 29, 1917 List of Men Registered June 5h White Lake Township Ragnvald Hanson Horne Mathias Bothheim John LeRoy Webster Frank George Loeffler Claud Arthur Lawhead Harry Anthony Anderson Henry Iden Haagenstad Anton Alois Ficker Joseph John Saddler William Nathanial Stevens Otto George Rotering Henry Wm. Kover Nicholas Christian Ficker Peacefuly Valley Township August Johnson Julius Flat Storm Lands Otto Carl Rick Johann Ernest Rick Leaner Briggs Frank Edward Wells Joseph G. Wandler Leon E. Glass Guy Donald Millan Charles Olson Leonal James Wells Hazel Day Bandfield Henry John Baumgartner Wm. J. Booke Henry Kaping Adilor J. Remillard Bery Booke West Outside Marmarth Guy William Johnson Charles Henry Duffield Sanford Warren Childers Soren Christianson Rolland Lloyd Jones Leroy Carter Arthur Charles Court George Ernest Evans Arthur Herman Heberlein Theron Albert Childers Carl Edward Court Theodore Allen Johnson Leonard Egart Sad*rtrom Harper Township Arthur Godfrey Spethman Lester Ellisha Hartford Martin Enoch Strom Reuben Bennett Bude Jule Christopher Thompson Jessie Merril Claflin Ervin Sylverton Claflin John A. Braese Charles Oscar Monson Sheets Township Glen Brinton Sabin John Demchuk *** Joseph Arlington Lewis Sasmus Nelson Clarence Herbert Gustafson Edmon August Haas Thomas Alton Clarence Cole Sabin Omer William Sheets Francis Melvin St**t Joseph Jacob Sedevig Vern M. Lambert Hume Township Clifford LaForest Kindem Henry Kamstra John Alfred Amundson Isaac Elliot Ruggles John Johnson Bernie Allen Richmire Johnes Stockert Lloyd George Powell Matt George Koffler Lloyd Arthur Bondwell Elmer Edward Stafford Albert Ritchard Be**nder Adam Messer Marvin Christopher Stafford Cash Township Elmer Oien Lewis Merill Johns Frank Aloysius Cronin Melker Victor Carlson Clement Thomas Murphy John Mosbrucker Sheldon Perry Clark George Alan Jorgenson Oscar Olson Henry Nelson Holm Conner Township Herman Chris Brandenburg Joseph John Koffler Adam Pominsck Jerrison Howard Donahue Oscar Jordet Mathias Frederick Jacobs Albert Ludvig Langer Nicholas Messer Lineas Earl Purcell Forest John Stowe Iver Clavius Jordet Harry Carl Hagg Charles Oliver Sankey Nicholas Arnold Reinhardy Independent Township Lyall Avery Willis Leo Joseph Waldvogel Loraine Dinsdale Smith Alfred Oliver Sunden Patrick J. Fleming Charles David Moody Glen Allen Pearl Arlo Crail Bandfield John F. Jorgenson Charly Emery Bandfield Slope Center Township Walter A. Hill Roy Tucker William Vern Anderson Fred Douglas Arnett William Preston Henthorn Even Dredsel Lombard George N. Snyder Leslie Hall Ray Tucker Haray James Hollenbeck Lloyd Llewellyn Farr Martin Bennie Rusten Marshall David Remillard Alfred H. Winter Martin Lewis Steele Curtis G. Arnett John Hiller Richland Center Township William Lewis Cook Gustof Adolph Soderling Joseph Dennis Sullivan Morris Evans Ralph Russell Morey Fred William Boehmer Peter Andreus Hustad Harry Franklin Roberts Joe Sidney Mitchell Frank Bernard Gosse John George Kienenberger Homer Russell Stockmen Carl John Ekander Charles Harold Gerhard Soderling Erick Lind Mineral Springs Township William Wells Toy Grover Cleveland Maasker Michael Robert Griebel Herman Ferdinand Magedanz Arthur Silvius Davis Roy Harold Maasker Dallas C. Silvius Nichodemus Steiner Steffin Adolphus Hicks Henry Phillip Steyer Frank George Christopher Adolph Ingvold Erickson Howard Coleman Towle Porter Christian Knudson George Gjerseth Fred Demchuck Badland Precinct Walter John Sheppard Robert Ceoge Calhoun John William Brookhyser John Albert Timm William Brookhyser Albert Herman Strohscheim John P. Hollander Bernhard George Brookhyser Albert A. Boyce Henry J. Wilkins Joseph Bigot Michael Blum Paul Hans Madzo Mattie Clifford O'Malley Sand Creek No. 1 Sigurd Bernhart Homelvig David Dan De Lahey Joe Frank Lutzie Engel Math Andrew Largis John Gildea Bryant Guy Townshend Everet E. Hall Derald Horton Livington George Henry Lipsit Elmer Haines Albert Erickson Emil Nich las Reviling Alexander Gutsol James Thalman Sigfred Anderson Leo Joseph Haines Alfred Rial Grange Clarence Basic Smith Charley G. Byers Clarence Herbert Dale Julius Glen Sault William Nebergal William James Kelly Sigurd Dalhaug Arnt Einer Mehlum William Randall Pauley Ed. P. Hagen Tideman Ludvik Homelvig Clarence Herbert Largis Emeric M. Stimac Matthias W. Shaffer George Shaffer Ignatz Mikotaienski David Axline Oscar Leonard Erickson Ingvald Julius Erickson Jens George Moreland Royal William Livingston Thomas Jefferson Haggerty Oscar Engrick Clinton G. Nicholas Henry H. Lund Lazarus Banjay Eldon Ray Hebal Charles Marron Bush John Kunz Clarence Elmer Frost Otto Albert Homelvig Clarence Edward Nebergall Sigurd Ka**heim Mortenson Cleo A. Nebergall John Strumic Olaf Bernerd Solberg Walter Leroy Reed Roy Frank Byers Harvey Arnold Nicholson Melvin Jorgen Homelvig Egon Von Porchinger Tone Korustsk Emil Oscar Lien Willie Lien Martin James Connolly Helmer B. Hagen Walter J. Johnson Marmarth Precinct Earl Harvey Wallas George Beak Clifford Gordon Whitney Dick Hoeft Peter Corpas Jujus Hanal John Henry Coughlin Russell Harmtan Millard Geo. Frednan Weifert Chris Papa* Yauber Sakai Sambo Vasiloff Barry Atanasofi Dennis Liberis Nizoyemon Jto Yoshimasa Inami Vasil Tashoff Manos Marko Atahasoff Tsano Namba George K. Nishii Dennis Japaris Nick Cajaris Atanas Vesehuroff Spiro Jellas Percy Alton Putt William Probert Roy Harold Allen Georgfe Borge Conrad Cory Jamison Harry Lupeare Francis Ipoletus DeLange Frank Clayton Fisher Dovie Webster Carter Henry Otis Davis Fred Grant Grunter Frank Joseph Bregenzahn Dennis Piatipodi Sumigi Uishimoto Jake Michel Sparos Saulie Theohar Dimitrey Gligor Stomkoff Jim Condos Sidney Weldon Dixon Robert Emit Burns Arthur Brook Ray Burrington Samule Plough Moses Aron Nitcey Yungi Sto Keriakis Louiatos Felix Sevenants Dennis Dimetis John Knox Demitroff Russess John Komis Tony Sgauros Gost Klathis Mitsuro Ohashi George Kostpaulos Rizayemon Hattori K. Jwamoto John Mauzakis Gust Gorbabnos Kirias Atanas Vanchris Dukcheff Jim Petroff Peter Mouzakais Spiro Christoff Richard Dunn Arthur Eldridge Hoopes John Amos Prior Clyde Biron Herbery Certis Willey William Henry Patterson Merl Ivan Comstock Paul Hackl Daniel Joseph Bies Ingvald Larson Dau Shlenker Sojonsukay Whitt August Hendrickson Edward Edwin Gomerdinger Harry Larson Harry Myra Douglas Carl Sichting Knut Washington Bergan Marvin Elsworth Fowler Steve Garkas Haruo Kimura George Miller George Kaparis Christ Labroff Joe Mitchel John Christ Victor Goods Hassel Burton Edward Alvin Alcorn James Lynch Gilbert Frank Schmi*ge Thomas Harold Berg Joseph Bennett Robberson Harry Lee Chandler Wayne File Willis Reeves Morgan Bert Stephenson Charles Arthur Crowley Francis Rollalnd Rose Albert Thomas Dorsey Lee Sheppard William Dio Mills Ernest Montgomery Lyelle Albert Poppleton John Oscar Frankson Harry Raymond Catey Thomas Francis Brown Leslie Chestor Croy Frank William Bierly Thornton King Worthingham Fred Ireland Frank McCown Fred Edward Loudon Claude Albert Preston Leonard Radke John Srebot Arnest Elliadis Kakuya Niwa Tom Korianitis Lazar Veschurowff Tom Angelapoolos Ernest Joseph Kruger Arthur Walter Swiezer Frank Reiser Clarence Abrey Cartwright Milton Alvin Bude Charles Albert Batson Wesley Raymond McKenzie Anthony Grover O'Brien Henry V. Wyman Adolph Conrad Roy Nelson Ernest Russel Carter Harry Sherwood Mons Yri Richard Jack Goddard Jerome Benard Felzer James Noicey Ross Lawrence Bunn Russel Emberson Ray Crowell Otto Emery Huston Gregg Fullerton Paul Nathaniel Nylen Louis Vos Walter Henry Samuelson Patrick Henry McLygue Harrison Henry Gilmore Walter Havener Clair Henry James Viets Charles Edgar Fiske Henry Small Clarence Harris Harry Joseph Mullins William Milledge Gustave A. Wheeler Clyde Rodgers Franklin Fay Washburn Theodore William Lowry Fred Allen Leahey William Edward Moss Arthur Deviere Browning Louis Nicolaus Larson Don Gibson Benham William John Haut George Alfred Williams Everett Mason Yates Alvin Henry Goplin Harry Samuel Morse Laben Woods Carl Ferdinand Goblenz Homer L. Palmer Joy Tutoy Elmer Joseph Larson Otto Lewis Steinke Thomas Ross Kelly Ray Douglas Edward Alvin Parker Leland Day George Thomason Jackson Richard Owens William Francis Che*er Mendus R. Vevle F. H. 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Joseph Brown Joseph Michael Koilath Lars Knutson Morland August Simonsen Albert Henry Krueger Charles Oscar Sipma Clarence Ustiue Carlson Charles Arthur Pierce Charles Thomas Cook Wm. Robert Dickerson John Wm. Webie Robert H. Thompson Victor Hansen East Outside Marmarth Precinct Lee Foster Conner Ezra Eugene Munholand Edward Phillip Crampton Harry Jay Hendry William Berdette Conner Louis Herman Larson Charley Larson George Thomas Niccum Bruce Edleman Ralph Edmun John Otto Walter Gustaf Mueller John Edwin Larson August William Mautgey John Wesley Domer Wise Chester Albert Ross Rainy Butte Precinct Nick Boshau Leonard Irving Smith Joseph Koffler Anton Abel Edward Bauman Matsushiro Kosaki Clarence Walter Hansen William Harry Guest Robert W. Streseman Loy Cecil Overton Nick Scheeler Ben H. Phipps Jack Hansen Carroll Precinct August Fred Bilges John Bilges William Henry Thomp George Francis Ross Walter Malankowski Albert Martin Frank William Ketchum Clinton George Harkins Andrew Lee Pierce Frank Emil Wigand Robert William Doar Robert Joseph Costello Earl Clifford Stafford Martin Seifer Bersyein Loyold Elmer Sandberg Joseph Bolleg Arno Frederick Von Breitenbauch Gustave Ceielusky William Makus Olaf Bakke William Henry Ming Harry Martin Bugmann Charles Henry Fourtner William Jones Albert Jerome Doar Charles Robert Wienke Archie James Stafford Volney Turbett George Herbert Ming Christ Henry Holtzcamp Joseph Johnson Hans Jacob Hillestad Thor Landa Sigurd Holton Gust Gatzee Emil Henry Gatzee Edwin Robert Kragenbrink Olliver Andrews Anton Schieber Walter Mauritz Gustafson Harry William Crone Albert August Blek George Thomas Jalbert Fred Orlando Schaar Dovre Precinct Mike Frisz Fred Leder John Brentrup Phillip Christianson Matt Joe Schmidt Clay Zack Wirt Edwin Anderson Ed Evans Bernard Hanson Wilson Oscar Amundson John Gerhard Hanson Frederick Christman Harold Arthur Caugnath Mat Grewer Joseph John Heger Eugel Eide Olaf Theodore Nasset John Fenne Grant Long Allie Cleveland White Peder Nasset Vern William White Deep Creek Precinct John A. Gotzfri** Christian A. Silbernagel Henry Adam Silbernagel William Stanley Foreman Herbert Theodore Lungren Charles Frank Riede Andrew Janusze**hi Joseph Kenberry Kane Magus Ingvald Nasset Carl Christ Shody William Alonzo Edwards Glen Parks Albert Lennard Tuttle Arley Taylor Walter J. Olsen Rudolph Jacob G**man E-Six Precinct Thorwald Bierke Ole O. Gullickson Joseph John Vogel Leo Gullickson Halvor Gullickson Carl Herman Kauffman Thor J. Auren Harold Vasfaret Emil John Nystrom, Andrew Randick Harley E. Gordon Thos. W. Gallup Raymand J. Mallin Mike Schmidt Mike Bellek Axel Patrick Anderson Alexander Herrstromer Joseph Gottied Carlson O*** Kjitelsen Boe James Safer Greger K. Olesrud Geo. H. Gerlich Stanley Stencil Christ Vasfaret Gust Lenard Nystrom Ernest Nystrom John B. Vogel James R. Holtzer J. Leonard Towberman Joe Meyer Frank Lamprecht J. Edward W. Brown Peter Madison Lund Milton E. Gallup County at Large George Louis Fle*ch Herman G. Beders Adam Chlebouske Paul Haugen Paul Eugene Byington Joseph H. Merz Gerald Leonel Cowley Benton Ray Beach Ernest Hodel Clifford Quinby Arthur H. Bacon Ernest F. J. Gale Ben John Sholl Arthur F. Kelly Orville Floyd Beach Joe Setmnska Benjamin Franklin Felix James William Fulks August 8, 1917 Draft List Names of Men Drawn in Slope County This list is not official and some changes may occur. We have as yet been unable to get a copy of the official list. E.R. Heba C.A. Ross Frank L. Wood A.F. von Breietenbaugh Henry H. Lund Lee Sheppard Joe Mitchell Jupus Hani C.O. Cartwright A.C.R. Nelson L.D. Smith Anton A. Flicker Gost Kiathis Harry Kent Nick Sheeler Frank E. Wygand Socol Dimoft Albert T. Darsey B.H. Wilson Everett Yates Dennis Liberis L.E. Purcell Frank H. Sollars Ray Crowell C.A. Bolster Matt Koffler Josef Koffler Martin B. Rustin Laben Woods Wm. W. Toy Ray Burrington Keriakis Konliatos N. Ito Thos. W. Gallup Ernest Montgomery Carl J. Ekander John G. Bryant Claude B. Bartow Harry Atanasoff John A. Timm Leo J. Wells C. M. Bush Bruce Austin B.C. Meggors W.R. McKenzie Frank A. Kronin M.E. Fowler Mike Frisz Gust Gatzee Frank McKas Frank Christopher John E. Larson M.L. Eversole E.J. Krueger John A. Prior Leo Haines Hattoii Rizavemon K.W. Bergen D.W. Carter C.O. Sankey Sigurd Holton Frank W. Bierly J.L. Towberman Frank Gosse Elmer Stafford Harris Jacobson Charles W. Soderling Wayne File E.O. Middleton George L. Fesch Jem Condos K. Jwmoto Jens Morland Earl O. Stafford Nick Betzher L.C. Overton R.M. Hanson A.H. Stroschein Fred Johnson Christoff Sprio Second Group of 80 men Charles T. Cook Edward D. Gommeudinger Anton Abel Paul E. Byington John O. Frankston Joseph G. Wandler Clarence U. Carlson Harry A. Anderson Charles D. Moody Thor Landa I.E. Ruggles Joseph M. Kollalh Albert Beaudler William Follis Charles Fourtner Martin Strom R.E. Hayes Mathias Botheim Harno Kimira C.C. Sabin Harry F. Roberts Hans Johnson R.M. Griebel George O. Jorgenson Albert A. Boyce Yoskimasa Jnami William Millodge Lee Sheppard George Gjerseth W.J. Sheppard M.C. O'Malley John M. Coughlin Arthur H. Bacon Frank C. Fisher Lyall A. Willis William Probert Guy Towneend Ernest F. Gale J.A. Gotztried C.E. Ohman Adam Chelbouske Victor Hanson Edward P. Frederick August F. Bilgis John F. Jurgenson Olaf B. Solberg C. H. Duffield Richard J. Goddard Dan Schelenker Bertrand Larson Oluf T. Nassett Alf. O. Fossey Peter M. Lung Math Ward Leo J. Waldvegel Gregor K. Olsrud 'Sidney C. Calomb Fred O. Schaar Gust L. Nystrom John Brentrup Bilmar B. Hagan Walter H. Samuelson Arthur W. Switzer Peter Zilieh Charles F. Reidl Morris Evans John A. Amundson Peder Nassett Kukuya Niwa Guy D. Milum John Kostopaulus Paul Hakl James F. Hanson Edwin W. Jensen William J. Hunt Martin Knutson Fred Demchuk Elmer Hartman Leonard I. Smith Died On Saturday evening, July 28, Rosie, the eight months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Messer. The little one had been taken sick Saturday morning and it was not thought to be serious. In the afternoon the child was suddenly taken worse and by the time a doctor could summoned the little one had passed away. It is not known just what the trouble was but was thought to be the summer malady so common and so dangerous to babies in extremely hot weather. The remains were taken to Dickinson, where Mr. and Mrs. Messer both have relatives, Sunday morning and were interred in the Catholic cemetery at place on Monday. The Tribune joins the entire community in extending to Mr. and Mrs. Messer heartfelt sympathy in their said bereavement. (A poem follows) August 24, 1917 List of Those Who Are Called For Service Following is the list of Slope county boys who have passed the physical examination and have filed no claims for exemption or their claims have been turned down by the local board. These are the names of those among the first 162 men called, certified to the district board for service, up to last Saturday. The exemption claims for the second 150 had not yet been acted on. No. Serial No. Name and Address 3 337 Frank L. Wood, Ranger, ND 5 275 Henry H. Lund, Amidon, ND 6 509 Lee Sheppard, Marmarth, ND 8 596 Jujiro Hanai, Marmarth, ND 12 107 Anton Ficker, Amidon, ND 13 616 Gost Klathis, Marmarth, ND 14 373 Harry N. Kent, Stuart, ND 17 600 Socol Dimoft, Marmarth, ND 24 514 Ray Crowell, Marmarth, ND 26 10 Matt G. Koffler, New England, ND 32 601 Keriakis Tonliatos, Marmarth, ND 34 182 Thomas W. Gillup, New England, ND 36 46 Carl J. Ekander, Rhame, ND 38 117 Claude B. Bartow, Slope Center, ND 39 602 Bany Atanasoff, Marmarth, ND 40 390 John A. Timm, Alpha, ND 46 194 Frank A. Cronin, Bessie, ND 47 552 Marvin E. Fowler, Marmarth, ND 50 343 Frank McKay, Slope Center, ND 51 15 Frank G. Christopher, Mineral springs, ND 52 452 John E. Larson, Mound, ND 54 530 Ernest J. Kreuger, Marmarth, ND 56 218 Leo J. Haines, Marmarth, ND 57 620 Rizayemonn Hattori, Marmarth, ND 62 525 Frank W. Bissley, Marmarth, ND 67 254 Charles H. G. Soderling, Bierman, ND 65 5 Elmer E. Stafford, Rainy Butte, ND 71 638 Jem Condos, Marmarth, ND 72 623 K Jwamoto, Marmarth, ND 74 685 Earl G. Stafford, DeSart, ND 78 891 Albert H. Strochein, Estelline, SD 79 353 Fred J. Johnson, Scranton, ND 80 637 Spiro Christoff, Marmarth, ND 86 356 Clarence U. Carlson, Pierce, ND 90 11 Isaac E. Ruggles, Rainey Butte, ND 92 6 Albert E. Beaudler, Rainy Butte, ND 95 93 Martin E. Strom, Mound, ND 96 345 Ralph I. Hayes, Amidon, ND 98 556 Harno Kimura, Marmarth, ND 99 154 Clarence C. Sabin, Chenoweth, ND 103 199 George O. Jorgenson, Bessie, ND 105 608 Yoshimasa Inami, Marmarth, ND 106 406 William Milledge, Marmarth, ND 107 519 Harry R. Catey, Marmarth, ND 108 25 George Gjerseth, Mineral Springs, ND 112 705 Arthur H. Bacon, Rhame, ND 119 821 Clarence E. Ohman, Slope Center, ND 121 368 Victor Hauson, Mineral Springs, ND 128 470 Bertrand Larsen, Midway, ND 129 312 Oluf T. Nassett, Shollsmade, ND 130 90 Alf. O. Fossey, Rhame, ND 132 477 Math Ward, New England, ND 133 130 Leo J. Waldvogel, Rhame, ND 134 168 Gregor K. Olesrud, New England, ND 139 178 Helmer B. Hagan, Amidon, ND 148 557 Kakuya Niwa, Marmarth, ND 151 438 Edwin W. Jensen, Marmarth, ND 157 565 Claude A. Preston, Marmarth, ND 161 562 Christ Labroff, Marmarth, ND Three Children Burned to Death The three children of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Boehlke, William, Peter and Robert, aged respectively, 9, 7 and 5 years, lost their lives in a fire which completely destroyed their home in E-Six township on Tuesday, August 14th. On arising in the morning, Mrs. Boehlke dressed the youngest child, Leonard, aged 2, taking it out into the yard to play while she went to the barn to help with the chores. The three children who were burned were still asleep in the upper part of the house. A fire had been started in the kitchen stove in preparation for the morning meal. The attention of the parents was called by the cries of the little one in the yard and they found the house in flames. Heroic efforts made by the parents to save the children were of no avail. The funeral was held from the Catholic church at New England and the remains were interred in the cemetery north of that town. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Boehlke in their sad bereavement. E.S. Johnson Killed in Runaway News reached here late last week of the death of E.S. Johnson of DeSart who was killed in a runaway the previous Monday. It appears that Mr. Johnson was fixing something which necessitated his getting under the binder when the horses attached to machine ran away catching the unfortunate man under the machine, the bull wheel passing over his head, entirely crushing it, further details are lacking. Mr. Johnson was a hard worker who had the entire respect of all his neighbors and his loss will be keenly felt in the community. Steal A March On Friends. Married in Glendive Marinus Rome and Miss Christine Mortenson sprang a surprise on their friends last week when they slipped away for a day or two and returned as husband and wife. The ceremony was performed at Glendive, Montana on Thursday, August 2nd and now Mr. and Mrs. Rome are at home on the groom's farm five miles west of New England. Both the bride and groom have been residents of Slope county for the past ten years and are well known in Slope and Hettinger counties. Mrs. Rome is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Mortenson and is a very capable and most highly respected young woman and will be a fine helpmeet to her husband. The groom is an energetic young man who has made a success of farming. He put in his time homesteading and made every minute count. Thoroughness is a part of his make-up and he keeps everlastingly at work whether the crop conditions are favorable or not. Mr. Rome has a well improved farm and had a fine home prepared for his bride. It is men like Mr. Rome who are making the New England territory the best farming country in the word and the young woman who shares his lot will be well provided for. Friends of the happy couple learned of the marriage on Saturday and the following day there was a big serenade and reception for the newly-weds. About one hundred people called at the Rome home on Sunday and took part in the festivities which started at noon and continued until midnight. At noon the visitors enjoyed a luncheon and at six o'clock a sumptuous dinner was served. The festivities continued in the evening and another luncheon was enjoyed at midnight. The guests thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of the Rome home and in leaving they left with their host and hostess their hearty good wishes for a happy and prosperous wedded life for Mr. and Mrs. Rome - Hettinger County Herald. September 7, 1917 First Slope County Boys Leave For Training Camp 107-519 Henry R. Catey, Marmarth 157-565 Claude A. Preston, Marmarth 121-368 Victor Hanson, Mineral Springs 3-337.A Frank L. Wood, Ranger 34-182 Thomas W. Gallup, New England September 14, 1917 Died On September 11, 1917, Elsie, the 4 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Pulkrabek. The little one had been sick about a week and died Tuesday, a victim of that dread summer disease, dysentery. Little Elsie Pulkrabek was born March 29, 1913 and was 4 years and 5 months old when the dread reaper claimed her for his own. The funeral was held from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Pulkrabek on Thursday, September 13, and the remains were interred in the cemetery at Bowman. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved parents in their sad affliction. (A poem follows) September 21, 1917 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Omar Sheets on Thursday morning September 13th. A baby girl. Mother and daughter doing fine. Arthur Davis who was one of the drafter men who received word to report at Amidon Tuesday, was in town Monday evening bidding his friends good by. The other boys who have been called to the colors from this neighborhood are Geo. Gjerseth, Clarence Sabin, Clarence Carlson and Fred Johnson. September 28, 1917 Mrs. Christianson Passes Away After Long Illness The sad news of the death of Mrs. Hans Christianson reached this office late last Friday evening. Mrs. Christianson was born in Sweden September 1st, 1852 and died September 21st, 1917 and was at the time of her death 65 years of age. She had been a great sufferer with inflammatory rheumatism for a number of years and during the past three years had been confined to her bed. During the last years of her life she was lovingly cared for by her husband and her son Victor, who did everything that loving hands could do to ease her declining years. Besides a sorrowing husband, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Geo. Masker and Mrs. Marie Mathison, and three sons, Vigo, Victor and Fred to mourn the loss of a kind, loving wife and mother. The local board of Slope county telegraphed her son Victor, who is in the training camp at Camp Dodge, Iowa, who left immediately for home, and arrived too late for the funeral. (Remainder of article is difficult to read)