Slope County News, 1911-1915 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 February 3, 1911 John Landa of DeSart was in town today wearing an extraordinary happy smile and contented expression of countenance. He didn't ay much but after a little admitted that it happened in Dickinson on January 5th, when he was married to Miss Gina Boly of Hatton, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Landa are now keeping house on the groom's homestead, and their many friends will join the Herald in wishing the young couple a happy and prosperous wedding life. - Hettinger County Herald. February 10, 1911 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar Faris, a son, February 5. A daughter was born on Tuesday of last week to Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Branson, who reside on a homestead north of Rhame. February 17, 1911 George W. Kraft died Monday night at the West hotel in Scranton where he has been staying temporarily. Death followed a brief illness due to grip. Deceased was about 88 years of age. He came from Pennsylvania to North Dakota twelve years ago. A year and a half ago he came from Rugby to this vicinity and filed on a homestead on which he had but recently made final proof. A son, Joe Kraft, resides at Denby, N.D., and another one, John Kraft, at Stillwater. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Father Bacher, were held Wednesday from the Catholic church followed by interment in the new Catholic cemetery. March 10, 1911 Married in Wisconsin On Sunday, March 5, at 1:30 p.m. occurred the marriage of Alonzo Corwin Sabin of this place and Miss Tillie McCandless of Ladysmith, Wis. The ceremony taking place at the home of the bride's parents in Ladysmith. Rev. E. E. Stevens, pastor of the Christian church of that place officiating. The groom is one of the prosperous young farmers of this locality and is a young man of sterling qualities and well worthy of the young lady he has chosen for a life companion. The bride is but little known to our people but ranks among Ladysmith's most popular young ladies and will be welcomed to our midst. The young couple left on the 2:00 o'clock train Monday for Chetek for a short visit with the groom's uncle, James Butterfield, after which they will come to Chenoweth where they will be at home to their friends on the groom's fine farm after March 20. Their many friends join with the News in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Sabin a long life of happiness and prosperity. March 24, 1911 Dr. Bay reports the birth of a daughter, yesterday, to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hjelm, who live about ten miles northeast of town. - Rhame Review April 21, 1911 Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Silvius attended the funeral of Miss Mosgaard of Scranton Sunday. Miss Mosgaard was the daughter of Postmaster Mosgaard of Scranton, a bright and winning young lady about sixteen years old. The grief stricken parents have the sympathy of all in their hour of sorrow. The immediate cause of her death was typhoid fever. April 28, 1911 Born, Sunday, April 23, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. George Ehle. Charles Comer, aged about 37 year, died Monday evening at this home of typhoid pneumonia after an illness of over a month. Mr. Comer came from Fairmont, Minn., about ten months ago and secured a position at the Pioneer office as foreman, which he held until his sickness. He was a very industrious worker and well and favorably known by a large circle of friends. He is survived by a wife and two children. The funeral service was held at the Congregational church Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. Cooke conducting the services and interment was made at the Bowman cemetery. - Citizen The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Vetland died last week at their home near Griffin. - Citizen. May 19, 1911 Mrs. Samuel Gibson The many friends of Mrs. Samuel Gibson will be pained to learn that she passed away at her home Wednesday afternoon at about 3 o'clock, after an illness of about two weeks duration. Mrs. Gibson was taken down with measles about two weeks ago after which it is thought pneumonia set in, which caused her death. Mrs. Gibson was a loving wife, a kind neighbor and one loved and respected by all who knew her. The entire community sympathizes with Mr. Gibson in his bereavement, coming as it would seem when life was in its fullest, they having recently completed a beautiful home and made things comfortable for old age. But He who reigns above knew best and came and took away the one who was to make the home most pleasant. Mrs. Gibson was conscious to the end and left numerous requests to be carried out by her friends after she had passed away. Funeral services will be held Saturday forenoon at 10 o'clock at the home. Rev. J. C. Cooke will conduct the services after which the remains will be taken to Bowman for interment. June 2, 1911 On Wednesday, May 24th, Mr. Clarence R. DeFoe of Rhame and Miss Agnes Miller of Bowman, were united in marriage at this place. Fr. Chas. Bacher of the Catholic Church officiating. The groom is well known in this part of the state having come here from Valley City three years ago working at his trade of mason and taking up a homestead near Rhame. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller, who were among the first residents of Bowman. They have a large circle of friends who will wish them success and happiness. Mr. and Mrs. DeFoe will reside at Rhame. June 9, 1911 Bessie - This neighborhood was called upon last week to mourn the loss of a neighbor and friend Mr. John Crawford. Mr. Crawford has for some time been very sick and while his death was not unexpected it was a shock to all who knew him for he was a man of unquestionable character and loved and respected by all who knew him. After services at his home near this place the remains were taken to Bowman for burial. Last week a marriage licensed was issued to Alex W. Facey of Dobin, S.D. and Miss Nellie E. Stenger of Purcell. Miss Stegner is well known to many of our people who will extend congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple. July 14, 1911 Commits Suicide Leo Hanson a farmer residing 20 miles northwest of here, was found dead in his shack Saturday, it being supposed that he committed suicide. Mr. Hanson had been in poor health for some time. July 21, 1911 A Quiet Wedding Arthur J. Griffith and Miss Elizabeth Daniels were married in Bowman Wednesday and are now at home on Mr. Griffith's fine farm northwest of town. Mr. Griffith is one of our best young men having resided in this locality for the past two and one half years and at the present time is employed by the Northern Telephone Co. The bride is an entire stranger to our people but is a most charming and estimable young lady and our people will gladly welcome her to our midst. The News joins with the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Griffith in wishing them a long life of happiness and prosperity. August 18, 1911 Pine. - Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Curley a baby boy on August 7. Born to Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Foster of Bessie on August 4, a daughter. August 25, 1911 Married Mr. Winfred Whitmore and Miss Effie L. Eddy were united in marriage on Thursday evening of last week at the home of the parents of the bride in Heart township, Rev. J. C. Cooke, of the Methodist church officiating. The wedding was a quiet one, only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties being present. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Eddy, and came here from Iowa with her parents three years ago. She is an accomplished musician and a highly respected young lady, who has made a large circle of friends in Bowman, where the family resided for some time. The groom is a prosperous young farmer, having a homestead just across the line in South Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Whitmore will take advantage of the recent law granting a leave of absence for homesteaders until April, and will reside on the Eddy farm and look after things during the absence of Mr. Eddy. - Bowman Co. Pioneer. Mrs. Whitmore is a sister of Mrs. Frank Griffith of this place, and has a large number of friends here who wish the couple a happy wedded life. September 15, 1911 Bessie. Sunday morning occurred the death of Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Blakley's only son. Everyone it seems mourns over the loss of this little one as he was a great favorite with all. He was a little over one year old and three days before his death was as well and strong as any child could be. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the neighborhood. October 6, 1911 Man Is Crushed To Death by Engine John Abel is Run Over by Steam Engine and Immediately Crushed to Death (by Billings Correspondent) Another horrible accident occurred this week when John Abel, formerly of Rosemont, Minn., was run over by a steam engine at Christopher Nagles place, five and one-half miles north of Billings about 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 29. Mr. Abel was employed as water hauler for a threshing outfit known as the Forest Breaking Outfit, and is owned by a number of men near the U.S. Forest Preserve. The separator had just been pulled between the stacks when a small fire started under the platform of the engine. The engineer called to the separator man to uncouple so he could pull the engine away, and the fire could easily be extinguished. We understand that Mr. Abel, who was on one of the stacks, seeing the fire start, slid off the stack to put it out, but missed his footing and fell under the engine wheel Justas the engineer opened the throttle. The body was terribly crushed by the big 35 HP Case engine. The coroner and undertaker at Marmarth were immediately notified by phone from J. H. Adams, four miles south of the accident, and they came out in a short time. The deceased was about twenty-four years of age, unmarried and has relatives residing in Rosemont, Minn. A telegram was sent to his father of that place Friday night. Almost the same kind of accident happened just a week before this one, when Anton Brandvold was run over by C. W. Sampson's gasoline engine at a place five miles distant from Mr. Nagle's place. Another Victim of Drink. Antone Blindiwall, who had been employed by Al Landquist, about six miles north of Rhame, was run over by C. W. Sampson's plowing outfit about a mile east of Billings. The man had come to Sampson's place Friday afternoon on horseback drunk. When he left there, he started in a southwesterly direction, towards the Landquist's place. He was run over that night about midnight. The night was very dark and the engine was equipped with a headlight and with a self steering device, required no attention. Pete Henry and Dave Dobbie were running the outfit. Both noticed the wheel raise, and Henry immediately held down a lantern and yelled Dobble. The engine was stopped before the plows caught the body. The horse which he was riding returned to Landquists with the saddle under him. The coroner was called, and all we have been able to learn is that he thought the man was dead before the engine ran over him; so it is very probably that he was killed when he was thrown from the horse. The body was taken to Marmarth and then sent east for burial. November 3, 1911 Lantern Butte. - Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Gus Larson Oct. 25th, a son. Black Butte. - The stork left baby girls at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Palmer and Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Conner this week. Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Lewis S. Palmer living near Bessie, a 9 pound daughter. The young lady arrived on Monday Nov. 6. Billings - A daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Conner Friday, November 3rd. December 1, 1911 Prominent Young Couple Are Married On Saturday evening November 23, occurred the marriage of Miss Grace M. Degen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Degen to Herbert G. Gage, at the home of the bride's parents, living about two miles south-west of this place. At 8:30, to the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. H. E. Sanden of Bowman, the groom marched into the main room and shortly followed by the bride, leaning on her father's arm. She was met by the groom and together took their place under an arch of bells, where Rev. George Totten of Bowman spoke the words that made them man and wife. Miss Florence Degen, a sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and J. L. Burke of Bessie the best man. After the usual congratulations, a most delicious and sumptuous wedding supper was served. The table and room were decorated w2ith flowers and bells. The bride is a prominent young lady of excellent character, and is held in high esteem by all who knew her. She looked most charming in a beautiful dress of white satin and decorated with imitation pearls. The groom is a young man of general good character, being well known in this vicinity. The groom wore the conventional black. Mr. and Mrs. Gage left on the flyer that evening for Minneapolis, whence they will go the home of the groom's parents at Mason City, Iowa. They will then leave for Winnipeg, Can., where they will be at home after December 15th. The NEWS joins with their many friends in wishing them a long and happy wedded life, and success in their new location and home. January 12, 1912 Born - to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hares a son, Sunday Dec. 31. January 26, 1912 Born - Jan. 16 to Mr. and Mrs. John Olson, a daughter. March 1, 1912 Holmes-Palmer Wedding Clark (S.D.) Pilot-Review. Miss Jennie M. Holmes and Mr. Owen A. Palmer were married at the M.E. parsonage in this city by the pastor, Rev. A. C. MacLean, Wednesday morning. In the afternoon a reception was given the young people at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Holmes, in Mt. Pleasant township, when many of the friends met to extend congratulations and best wishes. The bride has grown to womanhood in this county and has a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The groom made his home here prior to taking up a homestead in North Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer will make their home on a homestead in Billings, N. Dak. Belfield Boy Killed; George Roth, Jr. Dragged to Death by Horse, While Drawing Water. Beach Advance. A terrible accident occurred at the farm home of Geo. Roth on section 16, town 140, range 100, when a nephew of his was performing the duties consigned to him by his uncle. He was in attempt of watering the horses about 8 o'clock the morning of Feb. 16th, and had finished his chores all but one horse, and was at the well with it when in some manner the horse became frightened and the boy became entangled in the halter rope about the neck, the horse dragging him for a distance of about 80 rods before any assistance could reach him. When released by one of the neighbors who saw the accident, it was found that life was extinct. The deceased, George Roth Jr. was born in Russia in 1895 and was 16 years, 10 months, and 15 days old. He was consigned to the keeping of his uncle four years ago by his mother till he attained his 21st birthday, she being a widow, and could not care for him. The funeral took place in the Catholic church and burial was made in the cemetery eight miles northwest of Belfield, Sunday morning, February 18. March 8, 1912 Arnett-Rhody Wedding Bradley (S.D.) Globe. At high noon Sunday Rev. M. Olsen united in marriage, in the parlor of his home, Mr. Curtis Arnett of Bowman, N.D., and Miss Blanch Rhody of Battle Creek, Mich. The wedding was a quiet one, only the young couple were present. The bride is the daughter of a prosperous farmer living near Battle Creek. Mr. Arnett has been a prominent young farmer of this vicinity but now resides near Bowman, N.D. The young couple are among the most highly respected young people of this place. We understand that Mr. Arnett is loading a car which he expects to take west with him soon. The bride will follow as soon as her spring term of school is out. The Globe joins the young couple's many friends in wishing them a long happy and prosperous married life. Flatz-Pierce Wedding At the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Flatz near Pierce on Monday at high noon took place the marriage of their daughter, Miss Lillian Flatz to Frank Pierce. The ceremony which was performed by Rev. Fr. Regensburger, was witnessed only by members of the family and a few intimate friends. The bride, beautifully dressed in a gown of white net over-silk, was attended by Miss Flatz, her sister, who was also gowned in white silk. The groom was attended by his brother, Charles Pierce, as best man. Miss Anna Erickson played the wedding march. After the wedding ceremony and congratulations an elaborate dinner was served by Mr. Flatz, who was assisted in serving by the Misses Les Worthy, Alma Nichols and Anna Erickson. The bride is a bright young lady with a pleasing personality that makes it possible for her to count her acquaintances and friends in the same list. She came out from Minnesota to Billings county with her parents about four years ago and has made her home with them in the country southwest. Mr. Pierce, was formerly from Rochester, Minn., but with his brothers has been a resident of Billings county for the past six years. He is well known as one of the pierce boys and it is a well known fact that all of the pierce boys are hustlers. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce are now comfortably settled in the fine new house recently built by the groom on his land. They have the best wishes of many friends for a prosperous wedded life. Blacke Butte - A fine big boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gross on Feb. 23. March 15, 1912 Sand Creek - Miss Elmberta Coty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lew Coty, died at Madison, S.D., March 7th. Mr. Coty and son Eddie went Thursday to attend the funeral March 29, 1912 Chenoweth - Mr. and Mrs. Harry Morse rejoice over the arrival of a son on March 17th. Mrs. Morse is at present, with her mother at Lemmon, S.D. May 17, 1912 Robert Rippe Dies Suddenly All of the inhabitants of Bowman were shocked Sunday afternoon by the report that Bob Rippe had dropped dead. Investigation provided it to be true. Mr. Rippe had been down to Scranton to attend the ball game and had returned on the local passenger. As he and a lady friend were walking from the depot, he took a few faltering steps, near the Sterling Hotel and dropped upon the sidewalk. Before medical aid could reach him, the spark of life had flown. The cause was pronounced as heart failure, an ailment which had afflicted him more or less from youth. The father and mother of the deceased were telephoned and arrangements were made to take the body to his home at Fairmont, Minn. The funeral was conducted at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon at his former Minnesota home and during that hour all business houses in Bowman closed. About fifty dollars was subscribed by the Bowman business men to purchase floral tributes which were sent to Fairmont. Mr. Rippe was well known and well liked over Bowman county and surrounding territory, having conducted an extensive business ever since he assumed the management of the Bowman mill. He was a young man of excellent standing. He was unmarried and about thirty years of age. His untimely death cast a gloom over the community that showed the esteem in which he was held. June 7, 1912 A little boy came to the home of George Bruegger and wife, Tuesday morning and is going to stay. June 28, 1912 Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Blakeley are the happy parents of a little girl since Sunday morning. July 12, 1912 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schmidt celebrated the fourth of July by entertaining a new six-pound daughter at their home. August 2, 1912 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eustice of Chenoweth, welcomed a son to their home the twenty fifty of July, everyone is reported as doing nicely. Walter now wears the "smile that won't come off." October 4, 1912 Walter Hares Dies Walter Hares, a farmer, residing near Chenoweth, passed away Thursday morning about 2 o'clock. He had been troubled with his heart for some time and heart failure was the cause of his death. Mr. and Mrs. Hares were alone in the house at the time with the exception of Randall Polly, a neighbor, who stopped over night on his way out from Bowman. It seems that bout 2 a.m. Mrs. Hares heard her husband gasping and she ran to the window and threw it open in order to give him more air. She lighted a lamp and went to the bed but Mr. Hares had passed away. Mr. and Mrs. Hares came to this part of the state from Clark county, S.D., and had resided on a homestead for several years. They have a daughter still residing in Clark county and a son who has a homestead about eighteen miles south of Bowman, in South Dakota. The children have been sent for and the funeral services will be postponed until they arrive. The deceased was highly thought of by his neighbors in Clark county and by a large circle of friends he has made since coming to Billings county. - Bowman County Pioneer. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon interment taking place in the Bowman cemetery. The eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Church living northeast of Amidon died Monday, of Bright's disease and was buried Wednesday afternoon. McTigue-Graves Wedding The report reaches us that the mystery of the two-story Graves granary has been solved. It is not going to be used for such for Mr. Graves has taken unto himself a helpmate. The happy lady who will join Mr. Graves in his new residence is Miss McTigue who lived south of Bowman. The ceremony is said to have taken place the first of the week at the Catholic Church at Bowman which Mr. Graves joined a short time ago. We are not in possession of all the details of the ceremony. One thing we do know is that the News wishes Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Graves all the good things that hopeful hearts may cherish. Broholm-Bear Wedding Monday afternoon William P. Beard the genial Bessie merchant left Bowman for Clark, South Dakota, where he was joined in marriage Wednesday, October 2, 1912 to Miss Irene Broholm of that place. They returned Thursday to Bowman and from there go to their home at Bessie to enter upon the joys of wedlock and to build together a home and business. Miss Broholm was well and favorably known in the Bessie neighborhood where she taught school during the past winter, and where her friends will continue to grow as her acquaintance broadens. Mr. and Mrs. Beard will live in their residence just north of Bessie where Mr. Beard ha lived and farmed for the past few years. They will continue to run the farm and also help to handle the business of the Bessie store of which Mr. Beard is one of the owners. We predict success and happiness for the newly wedded couple and join their many friends in wishing them all of each that is possible for any one to enjoy. October 11, 1912 At Home We are in receipt of a pretty little "At Home" card which reads, "Mr. Ralph E. Sheriff and Miss Margaret Miller announce their marriage on Saturday, September twenty-eighth, nineteen hundred and twelve, at Bowman, N.D. At home after October fifteenth at Ranger, N.D." We failed to publish the account of the marriage of this estimable young couple through an oversight but none the less extend our heartfelt congratulations to both. Mr. Sheriff is the Forest Ranger located on the government forest reserve in Billings county, ten miles northwest of Amidon, and is as popular and genial a young man as the state possesses. Mrs. Sheriff is a worthy helpmate, who numbers her friends by her acquaintanc3es. She has been post mistress at Ranger ever since the office was established deserves the popularity she has won. May their joy and happiness last always. Obituary Clarence Mitchell Sheets, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sheets living in Sheets township, Billings county, near Chenoweth, N.D., was called to his home above. Clarence was born in Edgar county, Illinois, near Paris, May 16th, 1893, being at the time of his death, 19 years, 4 months and 22 days. He was always a good, serious, energetic boy and active Christian, a member for several years of the M.E. Church and secretary of the Sunday School at the time of his leaving us. He loved Jesus and attended all services that he could, where he would gain more knowledge of Him. He was a studious young man and had attended that North Dakota Agricultural College at Fargo for two years, where he was planning to resume his studies as soon as he could be conveniently spared from the farm where he was interested in all things pertaining to the home. He had been running his fathers engines for a number of years, but he wanted to complete the course in higher engineering. He was in usual health until three days before he died when something he had eaten (presumingly wheat as he was helping thresh) caused him great distress, a physician was called and said poison had developed which later reached the appendix and the immediate cause of death was appendicitis. All was done to relieve his suffering that could be done. He was conscious to the last. There's a great void and heart ache for all that knew him, as he was a friend to every one and universally loved. To have known him has left a great desire to meet him again, and we hope to be drawn nearer to our Savior and under more fully God's will and know why he had to call our Clarence. The funeral was held from the Christian church at Chenoweth at 10 o'clock Oct. 9th, 1912, Rev. C. U. Prior officiating, all the immediate family being present including his fathers parents. B. C. Etzwiler, Laurence McCoy, Frank Heaton, E. A. Haas, Dallas Silvius and Francis Stewart were pall bearers and many friends followed his body to its resting place in the cemetery at Bowman, N.D. October 25, 1912 Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Underdahl Sunday a ten pound baby girl. Mother and child are doing nicely. This accounts for the happy smile on Mr. Underdahl's face. November 22, 1912 Most young hearts which beat time to the wedding march feel that there is an official ceremony and it is but the kind we speak about to this epidemic that seems to have infected the officials o billing county. Only a couple of weeks ago our able and popular clerk of court, Paul W. Lebo, took unto himself a life partner in the person of Miss Catherine Pagen of Wadena, Minn. Representative Harve Robinson did likewise, Miss Nellie Elliott of Rhame becoming his bride. Mr. Robinson is not only our representative in the state legislature but is also president of the Medora bank. Mrs. Robinson was principal of the Rhame schools for two years and is well and favorably known in this county. Following close upon these announcements, is that of the marriage of "Fightin" Dick Gallagher, the former state's attorney of Billings county, to Miss Lillian Brownsfield of Sully Springs. Most everyone knows something about Dick and his fair bride is highly esteemed at Medora where she has been employed for some time. December 13, 1912 DeSart Banker Weds W. C. McLarty, cashier of the First State Bank of DeSart, was married to Miss Elma Gertrude Harris, at Miles City, Montana on Wednesday, November 27th. Mr. and Mrs. McLarty planned a wedding trip which would include a number of interesting points along the Pacific Coast but urgent business demands his attention and they returned to desart the first of the week and have taken up their residence in the handsome home provided by the groom. Mr. McLarty came to Desart about two years ago and during his stay in this part of the state he has gained many friends who respect him for his good business qualities. He is a young man of sterling qualities, with high ideals and clean moral character. The bride is not known to the writer, he places every confidence in the judgment of Mr. McLarty and wishes all success and happiness to the newly married couple. Hettinger County Herald. December 27, 1912 The marriage of W. S. Foreman and Miss Lydia Arnett occurred at Bowman, Thursday, Dec. 5. The young couple will make their home on the groom's farm near the U-bar ranch, northeast of town, where Mr. Foreman has been living for several years. - Rhame Review. January 3, 1913 Married We are in receipt of announcement of the wedding of Miss Lillian Allie of Bowman and Joseph E. Guldemann of Bowman. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Allie, the proprietors of the Farmers Hotel of that place and the groom is the efficient Clerk of the District Court of Bowman county. The contracting parties are both old residents of Bowman and have a large circle of friends who join the News in wishing them the best in store of all the good things of the world. Mr. and Mrs. Guldemann will be at home in Bowman after February fifteenth, to welcome their many friends to their new home. Mr. and Mrs. Hayes from near Badland are the happy parents of a baby girl born Christmas morning. Both mother and child doing nicely. January 17, 1913 The infant child of Anton Stettner passed away last Tuesday. The funeral was held in Bowman Wednesday. The parents have the sincere sympathy of the community. February 21, 1913 Hart-McGregor A pretty quiet wedding was witnessed by immediate relatives and friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McGregor, county auditor of Billings county, on Wednesday February 12th, at their ranch home five miles south of Medora. The contracting parties were Leo A. Hart and Miss Ruth McGregor, Rev. John Orchard of Dickinson pronounced the ceremony. Les A. Hart is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hart of Sentinel Butte and has been employed as assistant cashier in the State Bank at Medora for several years. He is a young man of irreproachable habits and of sterling character and has a host of friends in both Sentinel Butte and Medora. Mr. Hart is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McGregor. She was born in Dickinson where she lived until going to Medora with her parents. Mrs. Hart attended the Dickinson Business College from which she graduated and has since been employed in the register of deeds office in Medora. This young lady is very popular in her own home town and also has many friends in Dickinson. The following witnessed the ceremony: Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McGregor, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hart; Lawrence McGregor, only brother of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. George Mason, brother of Mrs. George McGregor and his wife, and Mr. and Mrs. George Burgess, register of deeds of Billings county. An elaborate wedding dinner was served at a table beautifully decorated with smilax and carnations. - Dickinson Recorder Post March 7, 1913 Bessie. - Mr. and Mrs. Owen Palmer are the proud parents of a daughter born February 17th. March 21, 1913 Theodore Swanson who was taken to the Paul Frederick home in a serious condition a couple of weeks ago, died there last week. Mr. Swanson was staying at the home of his brother when taken sick. April 18, 1913 The report reaches us that Mr. and Mrs. D.M. McCutchan are the proud parents of another daughter who arrived Tuesday morning, April 15th. May 9, 1913 Remillard-Remillard On Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock occurred the ceremony which changed Miss Julia Remillard of Giese, to Mrs. Julia Remillard of Midway. The bride is the oldest daughter of P.A. Remillard of Giese and Adalor Remillard one of the industrious young farmers of the Midway country. The wedding occurred at the Giese Hall and after the ceremony the happy group went to the home of the bride's parents to enjoy a wedding feast, which was followed by a reception and ball at the Giese Hall. The contracting parties are both highly esteemed and enjoy the congratulations and well wishes of a large circle of friends, in which the News wishes to join in the wishes of a happy life's journey. June 6, 1913 George Satorius one of our industrious farmers living north of Amidon, was married Wednesday afternoon, at 4 o'clock to Miss Esther Broberg. The marriage ceremony was performed at the bride's home at Rainy Butte. The happy couple will begin housekeeping, at once, on the farm of the groom. June 20, 1913 Albert W. Bollum, the efficient young cashier of the First State Bank of Rhame, was joined in matrimony at Red Wing, Minn., on June 7th, 1913. Miss Marguerite Alice Neill is the fortunate lady. Mr. Bollum is well known by many of our readers. June 27, 1913 Children Killed by Rattlesnake Children Bitten and Die While Parents are Sleeping Two little children of a Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, a family of homesteaders on their way to take up a claim near Terry, Mont., were bitten by a rattlesnake while the family were encamped on the open prairie and died while their parents were sleeping. It is believed that the snake was attracted by the warmth of the children, crawled under the blankets, and being disturbed by the movements of the children, bit them. Fatal Shooting At Beach, M.d. Chief of Police Kills Proprietor of Pool Hall. Beach, N.D., June 20. At about midnight last night, Chief of Police ** Gowers shot down and instantly killed Fred Blumsun, proprietor of a local pool hall, with his automatic revolver. The shooting took place near the depot, three shots being fired by Gowers, one going wild, one passing through his coat, and the one causing his death passing through his chest. From the position of the dead man's body and the empty shells from Gowers' gun, which were afterwards found on the depot platform, the men were evidently about 118 feet apart when the shooting took place. Gowers immediately gave himself up to the sheriff and is now being held on a charge of first degree, manslaughter. Wedding Bells Ring Tuesday afternoon, at the residence of Rev. Robinson of Bowman, occurred the ceremony which united the hearts and souls of two of the most popular young people of Amidon. The happy twain which participated in the ceremony was Miss Annette Kabage and Roy O. Gore. On Wednesday morning the happy young couple returned from Bowman and visited for the day at the home of the groom's sister, Mrs. Dave McCutchan. In the evening a few friends gathered to congratulate the newlyweds, and wish them Godspeed on their life's journey. Before the evening was far advanced charivari parties came from the east and north and rent the air with their howls and discordant music which is always in evidence at such impromptu recitals and serenades. The boys were invited in to partake of luncheon and cigars, and after an evening of enjoyment that crept into the "we sma" hours of the morning'," the crowd repaired to their respective homes with well wishes for the future of the bride and groom. The News joins their host of friends in wishing that their only troubles may be "little ones". August 1, 1913 Curtis Cresswell Killed and Burned Well Known Rancher Meets Awful Death At Dickinson (article is difficult to read) October 17, 1913 Joe Bennett Passed Away Joseph L. Bennett of Bowman, who had been very low with typhoid fever but later reported on the road to recovery, unexpectedly suffered a relapse and passed into the great beyond, on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Bennett was one of the first of Bennett & Hilton's Amusement Parlors, and was well and favorably known all over the territory tributary to Bowman. He was but twenty-three years of age, which makes the death all the more sad for the nipping of a life just budding into manhood. The News joins a vast circle of his friends in extending sympathy to the grief stricken family. Popular Couple Married Miss Hulda Sophia Carlson of Giese, North Dakota, and Harry Franklin Roberts of Ranger, N. Dak., were united in marriage at the M.E. parsonage Friday evening, Rev. C. U. Prior officiating. M. and Mrs. Markus Leopold of Giese witnessed the ceremony, after which they drove to the bride's home where a wedding supper and a crowd of friends were awaiting them. Mr. Roberts is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Roberts, who live about twenty miles north of Bowman, and has lived in this country all his life. Mrs. Roberts came to this part of the country with her parents several years ago and since that time has made a large circle of friends in the neighborhood in which they reside. December 26, 1913 Invitations have been sent out for the marriage of Miss Julia Larsen to Ted Patterson on December 29th. March 20, 1914 Leonard-Webster Wedding On Tuesday, February 24th, in St. Paul took place the marriage of Henry D. Leonard to Mrs. Anna Webster. After spending a few days in the Twin Cities, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard returned to North Dakota and are now living on Mrs. Leonard's homestead near Amidon. (Article continues but is difficult to read) May 15, 1914 Homesteader Killed by Young Rancher Leslie Austin Struck Antone Gyolai with Shepherd Crook Which Caused Almost Instant Death Tuesday evening, word reached Amidon that Leslie Austin, the 20 year old son of Wm. Austin, the sheep rancher, had struck a Russian homesteader named Antone Gyolai, with a shepherd's crook and killed him. (A lengthy article follows) June 26,1 914 The Dave McCutchan family has a new boy in their home, who arrived Thursday, June 25th. He expects to remain on the farm with Dave for several years. July 24, 1914 Obituary Died on Sunday, July **th, 1914, at his home in Sand Creek township, twenty miles north of Bowman, William Moritz Schmidt, aged *2 years, 7 months and 26 days. This sentence chronicles the passing of another of Nature's noblemen, a diamond in the rough and one who had the respect of this community. (A difficult to read article follows) August 7, 1914 Moorhead-Fibranz Wedding Eleven o'clock, Thursday morning July 30, 1914, at the M.E. Church in Dickinson, Rev. J. G. Morrison officiating, occurred the ceremony which united Miss Vera Marie Moorhead and Paul Franklin Fibranz in the holy bonds of matrimony. (A length article follows) September 11, 1914 J.A. McGregor Passes Away (a length, very difficult to read article follows) October 22, 1914 Einer Sholl Passes Away Einer Sholl, a prominent farmer who lives 14 miles northwest of New England passed away in the Swedish hospital in Minneapolis Friday of last week. This will come like a clap of thunder from a cloudless sky to many of our readers, as Mr. Sholl was well and favorably known in this county. He was nominated at the June primary to the office of register of deeds of Billings county and no doubt if Mr. Sholl had of lived he would have been elected to t his responsibility. Mr. Sholl has been a very beneficial man to his community as well as the public at large. While in Billings county he always had more or less responsibility such as school and township offices and justice of the peace, and won the love and respect of numerous acquaintances. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to he bereaved family. December 24, 1914 Newly Weds Go East Mr. Chas. R. Erickson of Midway who was recently married to Miss Emma Magnuson of Shollsmade started Tuesday for Hager City, Wis., where they will spend a month vesting Mr. Erickson's parents and other relatives. Mr. Erickson is a hustling young farmer of the country northwest of Midway and well deserves the vacation which he is now taking. Mrs. Erickson has a number of acquaintances in the Amidon vicinity and a large circle of friends in her home community where best wishes will travel with the newly wedded couple on their tour and through their wedded life. December 31, 1914 Lars K. Moreland slipped away from his many friends on Dec. 17 and was married to Miss Anna Nelson in Bowman. Miss Nelson lived in the northeast part of the county and Mr. Moreland has a farm near Ranger. Lars was married some days before his friends had an opportunity to congratulate him. The couple will reside on Mr. Moreland's farm for the present. January 28, 1915 A boy weighing more than 12 pounds, was born to Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Underdahl Wednesday, Jan. 27. A daughter was born Tuesday, Jan. 26, to Mr. and Mrs. Ingvald Homelvig. Mother and little one are doing nicely. February 4, 1915 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heer, a baby girl. Mother and baby are doing fine. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Anderson of Shollsmade, a boy, On January 25. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. A.C. White of Shollsmade January 25. A daughter was born on January 20th to Mr. and Mrs. O.O. Vsaler of DeSart. A large smile goes with every package put up at the store in that hustling burg now. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peterson, who lie in the eastern part of the county, are the happy parents of a son, born January 21. Mrs. Peterson will be remembered by the voters of the county as Miss Marie Ackerman, who served Billings county as superintendent of schools. February 11, 1915 Three Meet Death Under Snow Avalanche Julius Hillstead and Hillstead Brothers Killed on Rainy Butte (a length and difficult to read article) Mrs. Samuel Lewis Dies (article is very difficult to read) The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Underdahl passed away on Tuesday of this week. The little one was taken sick the previous night but it was not thought that the illness was serious. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved parents. February 25, 1915 Little Johnnie Gilford was taken suddenly ill Saturday, Feb. 20 with diabetes and died soon after. He was the eight-year-old son of Bently Gilford. He attended the Reager school. March 4, 1915 A son was born on February 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Christ Narum. Card of Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Bently Gilford wish to thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted that the time of the illness and death of their loved one. April 8, 1915 First Marriage License Issued in New County The first marriage license to be issued from the office of the county judge of Slope county was given out this week. The contracting parties are Miss Velleen Rosera and Alfred McLaughlin, two young people living in the country west. The young people planned to go to Bowman on Tuesday to be made man and wife. Mr. McLaughlin is a young man, well known in the country west. His wife just recently moved to Slope county from the east. The News extends best wishes for a happy wedded life. Estimable Lady Passes Away Mrs. O. H. Wichmann of Desart died at her home last Saturday morning, April 3rd after a short illness was pneumonia. Her mother, who had the same sickness died but a few days before. There has been two funerals within less than a week from the Wichmann home which was known for its hospitality. None ever entered the home without a warm welcome or left it without feeling the warmth of genuine hospitality. Mrs. Wichmann was 41 years of age, she was born in Cleveland, Ohio and lived there until 1894 when she moved to Minnesota. The same year married Mr. Wichman and they moved into Slope county in 1896 and engaged in sheep and cattle ranching. Deceased is survived by a husband and three children Ralph, 15 years, Margaret, 14 years and Otto, 9 years. All have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in the loss of a loving wife and mother. April 15, 1915 Frost-Judd At high noon on Sunday, the eleventh day of April, at the Congregational church at New England, took place the marriage of Miss Mabel M. Judd of Randolph, Vermont to Clarence E. Frost of Amidon. The ceremony was performed just after the morning service in the presence of the congregation, by Rev. J. E. Jones. The bride was attended by Mrs. Harvey L. Stegner and Glenn Allen was best man. (A lengthy article follows) Clemens Koffler returned the latter part of last week from Dickinson where he took his five-year-old son for medical treatment several days before. The son had been sick for some time and several physicians had pronounced the case hopeless. Mr. Koffler made the trip to Dickinson as a last resort but it was no avail as the boy died after being there a couple of days. Mr. Koffler buried his son in Dickinson. May 6, 1915 Granger-Waller Alfred Grange and Miss Hilma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waller, were united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Groesbeck on Saturday, May 1st at 3:30 in the afternoon. The ceremony, which was performed by Judge Fred White, was witnessed by only a few intimate friends of the contracting parties. Immediately after the marriage the guests drove to the home of Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Agnew, two miles north of town, where the wedding supper was served, and a very pleasant social evening was spent. The young couple have already commenced housekeeping on the Rial Grange homestead north of town. Mr. and Mrs. Grange have the best wishes of many friends for a bright and happy future. May 13, 1915 The funeral of the three-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Ware was held from the home at Rainy Butte last Sunday and interment was made at the cemetery at the Ware farm a few miles west of New England. Rev. John Nickerson conducted services at the house. The little baby had never been strong since birth and it has been known for some time that the little one had very little chance to live. The parents have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Haggerty of Amidon attended the funeral. May 20, 1915 P.H. Rundle Dies at New England (a lengthy mostly illegible article follows) F.F. Boeder Dies at Aberdeen Hospital News was received yesterday telling of the death of Ferdinand F. Boeder of Desart at the hospital in Aberdeen. He had undergone an operation for an ulcer of the spleen and seemed to be coming through from the effects in good shape and then died suddenly on Wednesday morning, May 20th. The body will be brought back to the Boeder home near Desart from where the funeral will be held on Friday. Mr. Boeder was a blacksmith and he worded at his trade in New England for several years but was forced to give up this work there on account of the trouble which eventually caused his death. Deceased is survived by a wife and six small children, the youngest but a baby, who have the sincere sympathy of the people of Slope County in their bereavement. Young Couple Elope Saturday Night There was considerable of a stir in the country west of Amidon on Sunday morning when it was learned that Miss Maud Hiller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hiller had eloped with Curtis Arnett, who has a homestead in northwestern South Dakota. For a time an effort was made to locate the missing parties but the young people had carried out their well-laid plans in such a manner that they could not be thwarted. It seems that a car was sent from Bowman last Saturday evening and according to a prearranged plan, Miss Hiller left in this car. By the time that others had gotten onto the fact that she was gone the young people were on their way and so there was nothing left to be done but to wish the young couple a happy and joyous wedded life. In this wish the News joins with the others. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grange on May 14th. Mother and child are getting along nicely. Friends of Ralph Parkins will be grieved to learn of the death of his father which occurred on May 13. The elder Parkin had been in this country but a few weeks. He came here from Illinois for a visit with his son. Death was due to nature causes and old age. Conklin-Banfield Marriage Notice (article is illegible) June 3, 1915 Killed in Coal Mine T.J. Meeker, who lived near Giese, was killed in a coal mine near that place last Saturday afternoon, when a bank caved in, burying him under tons of dirt and coal. This community was greatly shocked to learn of the death of this respected citizen. He leaves a son, who lived with his father on the farm in the country west of Amidon. July 1, 1915 Hayes-Conklin Miss Myrtle Hayes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Hayes of Amidon and Rodney Conklin were united in marriage at Dickinson on Tuesday, June 29. The young couple left immediately for the west and will visit for a time with friends and relatives at Sentinel Butte and Glendive, Mont. They will then return to Amidon where they will make their home in the new house recently built by the groom just south of town on the Fred Gillett farm. The bride is a very worthy young woman, who has lived practically her whole life in western North Dakota, her parents being among the very early settlers. Mr. Conklin has decided to pin his faith on Amidon and has built a home here. Later he will probably go into business here. His violin will continue to make music for dances and other social affairs. Mr. Conklin has good musical talent and has made the most of his oportunities to learn the violin. Amidon has a welcome for these young people and the News wishes them a happy wedded future. Lonas-Briggs It is reported here today that the wedding of Mrs. Fay Lonas to Ernest Briggs took place in Dickinson on Tuesday, June 29. Mrs. Lonas is a sister of Rodney Conklin, who was married on that day to Miss Myrtle Hayes and it is reported that both of the newly married couples are together on a short wedding tour to points in Montana. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Briggs will make their home at the farm of the groom a few miles north of Amidon. This homestead is well improved and kept up by Mr. Briggs who is one of the progressive farmers in the country north. With the assistance of a good housekeeper, Mr. Briggs should be able to make things human at the farm this summer. The News extends best wishes. July 15, 1915 A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Hutchison of Amidon on Wednesday, July 14. The genial proprietor of the City Meat market is now receiving the congratulations of many friends. July 22, 1915 A daughter was born on Monday, July 19th, to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nash, at their home a few miles west of Amidon. At last report mother and child are doing nicely. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Theodore Anderson to Miss Ruby Love. The wedding will take place on August 4th at the home of the bride's parents near Chenoweth. July 29, 1915 Two Little Girls Drowned at Mound Last Saturday. Daughters of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Willis the Victims Two Other Girls Have Hard Time Getting Out of Creek Swollen by Heavy Rain Storms. The people of Slope county were greatly shocked to learn of the death by drowning of Irene, aged 12, and Maud, aged 10, daughters of MR. and Mrs. W. H. Willis of Mound. The terrible accident occurred on Saturday, in a swollen creek within a mile of the Willis farm about 12 miles north of Rhame. The only witnesses to the tragedy were two other little girls, Alta Willis, and Margaret, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.F. Pearl, who narrowly escaped the same fate. The double funeral was held this afternoon from the church at Mound. (A lengthy article follows) A little girl arrive at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sense, who live about 12 miles north of Bowman, on Sunday, July 25th, Dr. Stribling was the attending physician. There are already five boys in the Sense family and this little girls makes just half a dozen children. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Myron Bush, at their home a few miles north of Amidon on July 26th. Dr. Stribling reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Hanson of Rainy Butte, on Wednesday, July 28th. Mr. and Mrs. Aslak Nassett of Shollsmade are the happy parents of a son, born July 24th. This is the seventh child born to Mr. and Mrs. Massett and Mr. Nassett is the father of two more children by a former wife. August 5, 1915 Worthy Young Couple Wed Wednesday On Wednesday, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Love of Chenoweth, took place the marriage of their daughter, Miss Ruby Love to Charles Theodore Anderson. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Prior of Bowman in the presence of about 120 guests. The wedding ceremony which was performed in a bower of green, amid flowers and branches was very impressive. The bride was attended by Miss Irene Anderson, a sister of the groom and a brother of the bride was the best man. After the ceremony a bountiful wedding dinner was given. Mrs. Anderson moved to Slope county several years ago with her parents, coming from South Dakota where they had formerly lived on a ranch on the Grand river. The bride is a talented young lady, honored by old and young alike. She has ever been a bright star in her home circle and now she has gone to reign as a queen in her own home. "Ted " Anderson has lived in this part of the country for over ten years. He has a farm in South Dakota and is at present farming some land near Chenoweth, where the happy couple will commence housekeeping at once. Handicapped for many years by the loss of one arm he has fought an uphill battle and won out over many obstacles with a spirit undaunted by adversity. He has never prayed for easy tasks but for powers equal to his tasks. With one hand he has conquered and broken wild horses for many years, and done all kinds of work. He has accomplished an almost impossible thing in being able to play the violin. He and Mrs. Anderson have furnished music for many dances in this country. The love and esteem in which this worthy couple is held was shown by the numerous and beautiful presents. The many friends of the bride and groom wish them a long, pleasant and prosperous life. Mr. and Mrs. William Hjelm, who live west of Bessie, are the happy parents of a daughter born to them on July 30th. August 11, 1915 A baby daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adler Remillard on Sunday August 8th. The bans of marriage of Orious Beaudoin and Miss Hanna Booke were announced at the Gaylord Catholic church last Sunday. August 19, 1915 Victor Sikstom Died in Dickinson Monday Victor Sikstrom, a Slope county resident, having a farm about 10 miles west of New England, died suddenly in Dickinson on Monday of this week. The cause of his demise was Bright's disease. Mr. Sikstroom had not been in good health for some time and his condition got so bad that he finally went to Rochester, Minn. where he underwent an examination. The doctors who consulted on the case did not find anything serious the matter and advised him to come home. He got as far as Dickinson on the return trip when he died. He was buried there this week. Mr. Sikstrom was a bachelor and lived alone on his farm on the New England road. He was a hard working man, had a fine farm, good horses and was doing well. Although he had not been well for a long time he never burdened his friends with his troubles but always had a cheery word and a hearty laugh, that were an inspiration of cheerfulness. As far as is known Mr. Sikstrom had nor elatives living in this country, but he leaves many friends who mourn the loss of a good man, a good friend and citizen. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Solberg on Thursday morning, July 19th. Mother and child are doing nicely. A son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Kjonaas on August 11th. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Patterson of Buffalo, South Dakota, on Saturday, August 14th. The happy parents are staying at the home of Mrs. Patterson's father, Peter Larson, near Giese. Both the mother and little one are doing nicely. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wallner died today after an existence of only seven weeks. The child was never strong and death resulted from stomach trouble. The funeral was held at the home on Friday, with Rev. Eggers of Reeder officiating. The parents and relatives have the sincere sympathy of the entire community. The infant daughter which was born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burwick of Daglum on Sunday, August 8th, died on Thursday. Mrs. Burwick who had been critically ill since the birth of the child, passed away the following day, Friday, the 13th. The funeral was held on Sunday and the mother and babe were laid at rest together. September 2, 1915 A son was born on Saturday August 28th to Mr. and mars. G. M. Banfill, who live about ten miles south of Amidon. This is the 10th to be born to Mr. and Mrs. Banfill eight of whom are living. The father of these children, G. M. Banfill, is a man 70 years of age. He is a veteran of the civil war and saw a great deal of service, being wounded six times in engagements. By a former wife he had two children. Mrs. Banfill, who is thirty-five years of ago, has given birth to ten children and has a fine family of eight children who are being brought up the way they should go. Slope county is proud of this large family. The News congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Banfill and hopes that each one of their sons and daughters will live so they will bring nothing but happiness to their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pierce of Pierce have the sincere sympathy of the community in the death of the little baby which was born to them on Tuesday morning of this week. September 9, 1915 Joos-Johnson It is reported that Miss Inga Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lauritz Johnson of Hume and Emil Joos, who lives in the eastern part of Slope county were married at the Johnson home on Wednesday, September 8th. The bride came to Slope county about a year ago and has a homestead near Hume upon which the parents are now making their home. Mr. Joos is a hustling farmer who lives just east of the east Rainy Butte. He has a fine farm, well improved. Mr. Joos has a very fine grove of trees and the house and farm buildings on his place are shown in the picture at the top of this page. He is a young man, who by his energy and ambition has already obtained a good home in which, it is the wish of the News and many friends, that the young couple may live happily for many years. September 16, 1915 Slope County's First Session of District Court Held This Week The first work of the session was the hearing of the applications of three men who wishes to become citizens of the United States. Examiner Griffin moved that the application of Joseph Weber be cancelled because of the fact that Mr. Weber had not known his witness, Louis Bagel, the required time of five years. Mr. Weber will be able to become a citizen at the next session of the district court. Ludwig Fohr, whose witnesses were Thomas Krach and Joseph Weber was admitted to citizenship. Frank Zohner's petition was filed a few months too early for the length of time he had known his witnesses, C. Sams and G.R. Miller. Nils O. Anderson had the same difficulty as he had not known H. M. Brandenburg and Sangord Nelson the required length of time. Dr. J. W. Stribling reports the birth of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rippe at Newland Saturday. September 23, 1915 William Perry Buzzel William Perry Buzzel, aged about 60 years, who for the past four years has made his home in Slope county, was found dead in bed at the farm of Mrs. C.E. Herron, a few miles from Amidon, Saturday morning, September 11th. Coroner A.J. Silvius was called and as he decided that death was due to natural causes the body was laid to rest on Monday in he cemetery near the Norwegian Lutheran church. The expenses of the burial will be paid by the county as Mr. Buzzel had no property and it could not be learned if he had relatives. The deceased had been working for some time at the Herron farm and been in ill health for some time. He came here from Kensal, N.D. Landquist-Helling Before another issue of the News is published A. B. Landquist, the popular clerk of court of Slope county, will have joined the ranks of the benedicts. Mr. Landquist left Amidon the latter part of last week for Minneapolis, where on Saturday, September 25th, he is to be married to Miss Anna Kelling of Walcott, N.D. (a lengthy article follows) October 7, 1915 Thomas Jefferson McDonald, one of the oldest settlers in this section of the country, died at Dickinson on September 27. He built the first log cabin on Killdeer mountain and it is said gave the mountain its name. He was an old time friend of Col. Roosevelt. October 14, 1915 Gored to Death By Infuriated Bull A terrible accident occurred on Thursday of last week, when Arvid Pearson, a well known farmer living west of Bessie, was killed by a vicious bull. About dark Mr. Pearson left for the pasture to get the cows and as he did not return Mrs. Pearson soon began to worry and went out in search of him. She discovered her husband's lifeless and horribly mangled body lying in the pasture about a quarter of a mile from the house. Assistance was immediately summoned and the body was taken from the field in an auto. The bull still showed signs of being ugly and later was killed. Arvid Pearson was born in Sweden in 1882. He came to the United States in 1903 and made his home for several years with a sister. He came to Dickinson in 1906 and worked as fireman on the Northern Pacific. He filed on his homestead near Bessie in 1907. In 1910 he was married and has since lived on his farm in the Bessie country. At the time of his death he was a member of the board of supervisors in Cash township and was also president of the school board. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Deceased is survived by a wife and a little son, two years old. The funeral was held in Bowman on Monday and was largely attended. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the relatives of the deceased. Burch-Jensen Norris Burch of Marmarth and Miss Minnie C. Jensen of Logansport, Ind., were united in marriage at the home of the county judge in Amidon on Saturday, October 9th. The words which made them man and wife were spoken by Judge Fred White in the presence of two witnesses. The young couple make the trip from New England in a car Saturday morning and returned to that town immediately after the ceremony was performed. Mr. Burch formerly lived at Marmarth but has been working in New England for several months. October 21, 1915 Allen-Durkee Glenn Allen and Miss Ella Durkee were united in marriage last Sunday by Rev. John Nickerson. The wedding took place at the home of the groom's sister, Mrs. Glen Sault and was attended by a few friends of the contracting parties. Both of these young people cam west this spring from Randolph, Vermont and have since been employed in the big W.C. McKenzie Department Store in New England. The groom has been assisting in the Amidon store for a week or two. Although these young people have only been in this vicinity a short time they have already made many friends who wish them nothing but happiness in the married life which is before them. Mr. Allen expects to return to New England in the near future when the happy young couple will commence housekeeping. Suicides After Killing Wife and Two Sons A terrible tragedy occurred last Sunday night at a farm four miles southwest of Scranton and 12-1/2 miles southeast of Bowman when Carl Enstrom killed his wife and sons, Albert, aged 10, and Elmer aged 8 years, with a corn knife and afterward committed suicide by shooting himself with a large caliber rifle. Two little children a girl aged 6 and a boy aged 2 were uninjured and it was when these children walked two and a half miles to a neighbor's place to get something to eat that the horrible news was first heard. It was from the lips of the little girl that the story of the affair was heard. She said that her mother had been in Bowman Sunday afternoon and had not returned until late. Her father and mother quarreled, the little girl said, because the fires were out and there was no supper. "Then papa killed mamma." A common corn knife was the death dealing instrument used by the infuriated husband. With it Mrs. Enstrom's head was cut open and she fell about 75 feet from the house. Then one of the boys was killed a short distance away. The other boy ran and was chased by his father until near the door of the house where he was felled by a blow from the corn knife. The crazed father laid the two boys together where the first boy was killed and threw his heavy coat over the bodies. He then went to the house gave what money he had to the little girl, wrote a note asking to have his farm sold and the money used for the education of his children. In this note he said that he had always tried to do right. Enstrom then took a large caliber rifle, went outside and shot himself through the heart, tearing a great hole through his body. He lay at the feet of his two little sons. The four members of the family were buried at Bowman on Wednesday afternoon. November 4, 1915 A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Peterson on Sunday, October 18th. Mother and child are doing nicely. Hettinger County Herald. November 11, 1915 A baby girl came to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Palmer on Sunday, October 31. November 18, 1915 A bouncing baby girl weighing 11 pounds, was born on Nov. 18th to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Purcell at their home southeast of Amidon. It is reported today that Nick Mosbrucher, who lives in the southeastern part of Slope county is dead as the result of an automobile accident. A short time ago his car overturned and he was pinned in under the steering wheel in such a manner that some of his ribs were broken. Mr. Mosbrucher made light of the injury and went out the other day to work in a coal mine. The broken ribs pierced his lungs and he died soon after. The funeral was held at Bowman the first of the week. The 11th child, a daughter, was born on Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Clemens Koffler, who live about five miles eat of Amidon. The mother, who is but 35 years of age is doing nicely and the latest addition to the Koffler family is a healthy and husky infant. A daughter was born on Saturday, November 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Grange at their home in Marmarth. Many New England friends will join the Herald in tendering congratulations to the happy parents. - Hettinger County Herald. A nine pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Forbes Nov. 4, at St. Joseph's hospital in Dickinson, but the Angel of Death claimed the little soul two days after birth. December 2, 1915 Mrs. Maria Nelson After three weeks of illness the death of Mrs. Maria Nelson occurred at the home of her son, Sanfred Nelson, at six o'clock on the morning of Wednesday, December first. Mrs. Nelson was born in Sweden in 1834. She accompanied her husband to American in 1884. After a number of years they settled in Morton county Minnesota. Here in the year 1907, Mr. Nelson died. Then she with her two sons, Sanfred and Carl, came to North Dakota, where each filed on a homestead. Mrs. Nelson had eight children four boys of whom are living. The two before mentioned have farms near Amidon. The other two reside in Minnesota. Short services will be held at the Sanfred Nelson home on Friday December third. The remains will be taken to Mrs. Nelson's former home in Winthrop, Minnesota, and there she will be laid at rest beside her husband. Mrs. Nelson had reached the ripe old age of eighty-one years. And while her sons cannot but mourn the loss of a beloved mother they can feel grateful for her having been spared so long a time. Revling-Sather Cards were received this week announcing the marriage of Henry Revling of Amidon to Miss Ruby Sather of Bismarck. The wedding took place at Bismarck on Wednesday, November 25th. The groom is one of the most progressive farmers in the Amidon country, residing about five miles east of this town. He has a well improved farm and a fine bunch of good cattle. The bride is unknown to the writer but we are sure that she will receive a warm welcome in this neighborhood. The News extends congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple. Silvius-Moscart The marriage of Dallas Silvius, who lives six miles east of Chenoweth, to Miss Gertie Moscart, took place on the twenty first of November at the home of the bride's sister in Miles City, Mont. The friends of the happy couple, who reside near Chenoweth, gave them a reception on the evening of December 1st. Mr. Silvius is the son of A.J. Silvius of Mineral Springs who is the coroner of Slope county. December 9, 1915 A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gillett at their home just south of Amidon, December 5th. December 23, 1915 P.O. Nesseeth Dies After Long Illness P.O. Nesseth, a well known farmer living near Hume, passed away at his home at noon on Tuesday, December 21st, after a lingering illness with Bright's disease lasting over a period of about two years. Short funeral services were held at the home by Rev. C.B. Ingebrigston and then the body was shipped to Galesburg, N.D. for burial. Deceased is survived by a wife four sons, Oscar, Sigurd, Arthur, and Theodore, and a daughter, Miss Peark, who have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. Mr. Nesseth has been unable to work for a long time but his place on the farm has been taken by his sons, who are old enough to attend ably to their work. These young men are taking good care of their farm and the mother. Kelly-Kelly Cards were received this week announcing the marriage of Miss Adie Kathryn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Kelly of Marmarth to Mr. Thomas Ross Kelly of Amidon. The marriage took place at Dickinson on December 21st. The happy couple left at once for Napoleon, N.D., where they will spend a week with the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Kelly. They will return to Amidon next week and will commence housekeeping at once in their new home in this village. The bride, who was born in Illinois, lived for time with her parents at Hope, N.D., and moved with them to Slope county in 1910. Besides being a young lady of lovely character and sweet disposition, she is a practical business woman. She was for two years employed in a land office in Austin, Minn. She did reportorial work for the Marmarth Mail and was deputy superintendent of schools for a time. T.R. Kelly is the cashier of the First State Bank of Amidon. He was born in Minneapolis and moved with his parents to Napoleon in 1902. He lived in Logan county, where his father is now county auditor, until coming to Amidon last February. He has conducted a very successful business since coming here and has become a part of the town, which he is helping to make. He has taken an active part in all civic affairs. He is very talented playing the piano, violin and every kind of a band instrument. He is the leader of Amidon's band, which he helped to organize. The people of this community think a great deal of Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, and are pleased that this popular young couple will make their home at Amidon. The News joins with a host of friends in wishing them the greatest happiness in their wedded life. Hans P. Johnson, who had a homestead in the eastern part of the county, died on Tuesday night at the home of his niece, Mrs. Lee. He was a man about ?? years of age and survived by a wife and several children living in Minneapolis. Slope County Pioneer Passes Charles M. Ballweber, a resident of Slope county for the past nine years, passed away every suddenly at the homestead northeast of Desart on December 14th. Outside of the home circle it was not generally known that Mr. Ballweber was afflicted with heart trouble and had been in very poor health for several years, so it was a great s hock to the community when his death was reported on Wednesday morning. On Tuesday morning he was going about his work as usual and other members of the family supposed that he had driven to town as he had planned. He was found later in the day in the granary where he had evidently passed away without a struggle. Mr. Ballweber was born in 1859 in Rochester, Minn. where he received his education and early training. In his early manhood he lived for several years at Austin, Minn., being united in marriage 25 years to Mrs. Carrie Dahle of Adams, Minn. To this union were born ten children all of whom survive the father. The oldest daughters, Mrs. H. J. Bemis lives at Fairbault, Minn.; Mrs. Knute Bratten lives only a few miles from the parental home while the other children, Archie, Frances, Delmar, Ella, Laura, Helen, Austin and Howard, live at home. The News extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. Miss Beatrice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Dickerson, was married on December 18, to Milford A. Felix.