Slope County, ND, Slope County News, 1918 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 January 10, 1918 Obituary Charles Burdette Williams was the third child born to William Williams and Eliza Granfelt Hendy at their home near Dodgeville, Wis. The date of his birth was May 24, 1861. He is survived by his wife, who before her marriage was Sarah Eleanor Paull, also of Dodgeville, Wis. To this union were born three children, Frood Burdette Williams, Fannie Ella Williams (now Mrs. A. B. Pualmer) and Charles Aldo Williams, all of whom lived near the home of their parents and were present when their father passed away. He is also survived by a sister. Mrs. Ella Johns of Dodgeville, Wis., and two brothers. Ed. Williams and Joseph Hendy, now in California. The former with his wife arrived in time for the funeral. He also leaves four grandchildren, Velma Williams, Eulalia, Winfred and Reuel Palmer. Mr. Williams was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Rockford, Ill, his former home, and at the request of that lodge the Bowman Masonic lodge had charge of the service at the grave. The deceased came to North Dakota in 1909 and settled near Black Butte, where he had resided continuously except for a year or so when he returned to Rockford, Ill. He made two trips between Rockford, Ill., and Bowman, N.D. without making use of the railroad. One trip was with a team and buggy and last summer he came out in his automobile. In addition to this property here he had a farm near Moorhead, Minn., and it was his intention to go there in the spring and look after its operation. Mr. Williams was the type of a man who made friends easily and always retained them, so that there are a large number of them in this vicinity who regret his demise and sympathize with the bereaved family. The funeral service was held at the home of Frood B. Williams on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. C. C. Benson, pastor of the Bowman M. E. church, officiating. The interment was made at the Bowman cemetery the following day, the Masonic lodge conducting the service at the grave, with the prayer by Rev. Benson. - Bowman Pioneer. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gosse are the proud parents of a seven pound baby boy. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Brownlee on Wednesday, January 9th, at Bowman, where Mrs. Brownlee was taken the latter part of last week. Yesterday all telephone communications were broken off with Bowman and the states attorney had an anxious day of it. When the stage came in in the afternoon he learned the news and left at once to go to Bowman to meet the young lady who will soon be introduced to the people of Amidon as Miss Jane Ellen Brownlee. The fact that this was the coldest night of the winter did not stop Mr. Brownlee from making the long trip to the bedside of his wife, who is getting along nicely. January 17, 1918 Another item of interest to our readers is the following: Born to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Marquardt of Edmunds, Wash., a little son. All are well and so happy over the event that Bitl has a treat for all his friends at the Slope Center store. Have one on the boy. The funeral of Anna Mathilda Christman, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Christman of the Shollsmade country, was held at the German Lutheran church at 3 o'clock on Friday afternoon, Rev. Wm. Gevers officiating. The child was four months and twenty-two days old and was ill only a few days. Burial was made in the German Lutheran cemetery of New England. The parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. - Hettinger County Herald. January 31, 1918 Lindner-Herron On Saturday evening January 26 at the house owned by the Farm Land and Coal Co., took place the marriage of Miss Fay Bernice the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Herron, to Reinhold Lindner, at present the foreman in charge of the big farm. The news of this wedding came as a great surprise to the people of this community as Mr. Lindner had not apprised any of the boys of his intentions. The wedding was a quiet one only a few friends and relatives of the contracting parties being present. The ceremony was performed by County Judge Fred White. The Groom is one of our most worthy young men. He came to this country about 10 years ago when he worked for the Farm Land and Coal Co. After an absence of several years he returned to Amidon about two and a half years ago and has taken a great deal of responsibility for the management of the big farm. He is a stockholder and director of the company and a faithful and hard working young man. The bride came here last year with her parents from Rockford, Ill. She is a beautiful young girl with many winsome graces She has made many friends in this community during her stay here and among the young people of the school. The News extends best wishes for a happy wedded life to the young couple. Inman-Hall News was received in Amidon this week of the marriage of W. V. Inman of Amidon to Miss Dollie Hall of Pleasanton, Iowa, which took place at Des Moines on Saturday, January 19. When Mr. Inman left here several weeks ago he did not tell of his intentions and so this news was received as something of a surprise. It is presumed that in a short time Mr. and Mrs. Inman will come to Amidon to make this their home. Mr. Inman or "Dad" as he is known in all parts of Slope county, came to North Dakota about 12 years ago from Boothstown, Iowa. He took up a homestead which is now a part of Amidon and has been an intimate part of the town since the village was in its infancy and although he has sold his homestead, he still has large real estate holdings in this vicinity. The bride lived in the Amidon country for several years while making proof on a valuable homestead located just5 north of town which she still owns. It was while she lived here that the courtship commenced which culminated in her marriage to Mr. Inman. The News extends best wishes for a happy wedded life. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Austin in Amidon on Tuesday, January 29. Mother and little one are doing nicely and are being cared for Mrs. T. H. Nicholson. February 7, 1918 Editor John M. Connolly Passes Away at Ogden, Utah, Saturday, February 2 (A lengthy article follows) Hotrum Married Months Now Telling Friends Mrs. Fred Hotrum arrived in Amidon Thursday morning from her former home in Spokane, Washington. Her arrival was a complete surprise to all of Fred Hotrum's many friends for although this happy couple were united in marriage on the day before Thanksgiving, November 28, 1917, Mr. Hotrum kept it a secret that he had joined the ranks of the benedicts, until the arrival of his bride here. It will be remembered that Mr. Hotrum left last fall for a extended western trip and it as during this absence that he was married, at Spokane, Wash., to Miss Mary Marrainger. The wedding was the culmination of a long-time courtship for Mr. Hotrum says that he has known his bride for over ten years. Fred Hotrum is known to all this community as one of our most industrious and successful farmers and although is wife comes to Amidon a stranger she will not long remain so but will be given a cordial reception into the social life of the community. It will take us a little while to forgive Fred for not telling us this news items sooner but nevertheless he has our hearty congratulations and we extend our best wishes to the happy bride. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Williams Saturday morning. This is the fourth child born to them. Seven children were born to Mr. Williams by a former wife and he has one son who is now on his way to France. Dave has done his duty for his country in raising two families, helping to feed the army by raising grain on his farm and helping the fuel situation with his coal mine. February 21, 1918 A telephone message from New England last Saturday announced the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Sault at the Sarchet hospital. Glen left at once to see his wife and the little girl. He returned to Amidon Wednesday afternoon and reported that the mother and little one are getting along nicely. February 28, 1918 A baby boy arrived at the Joe Kane home Feb. 12th. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crone were given quite a pleasant surprise by Mr. Stork last Friday evening, as they were on their way to the Skude school social. They were invited to call on Mr. and Mrs. Tennerson, who live on the John Moord place, and there they were presented with a fine bouncing baby boy. From last reports all are getting along nicely. March 7, 1918 Moore-Place News reached here this week of the marriage of Leland L. Moore of Slope Center and Miss Orphea, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Place who live near Bierman. The marriage took place at the Congregational parsonage at Bowman on Washington's birthday. The next day they were given a charivari by the Bowman boys and are promised the same when they get back home. Mr. and Mrs. Moore will make their home on the H.W. Noehren farm, north of Slope Center, where they are already at home to their friends. Mr. Moore is teaching the Lang school, located a few miles north of this land. The groom is a worthy young man of excellent habits and character and in choosing his life partner he has used excellent taste. The bride is a young woman of many graces of person who will make a practice helpmeet for her husband. The News extends best wishes for a happy wedded life. Beach has War Victim Beach, N.D., March1. - Beach's first war victim is Harley B. Salman, word of whose death in a hospital in France on Jan. 25 has just reached his father, E. K. Salzman. Harley Salzman was only 19 years old, and was not subject to the draft, but he was one of the first to enlist in Co. M. of the Second North Dakota regiment. He later was assigned to service with the One Hundred and Sixty-fourth ambulance corps. One Hundred and Sixteenth sanitary train, which sailed for France some time in December. No details of his death have been received. March 14, 1918 Mrs. Fred Donner, aged about 55 years, passed away at her home a few miles southeast of DeSart on Saturday, March 9, after an illness of about two weeks of pneumonia. The funeral of this esteemed woman was held at DeSart on Sunday. Rev. W. Rehr, pastor of the German Lutheran church, was the officiating clergyman. The deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Smith of Billings, Mont., and Henry, Ernest, Albert, Ella and George Donner, who live at the home farm. The funeral was largely attended. Among thos4e from away who were here were Theodore, Ollie and Ella Bilges of Billings. Interment was made in the new German Lutheran cemetery about two and a half miles west of DeSart. Mrs. Donner was a good mother and wife and always did her part in all neighborly duties. She will be greatly missed in this community, and everyone here extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. March 28, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schoeder of the DeSart country announce the arrival of a son in their home Saturday night, March 23rd. The newcomer weighs nine pounds. Schmiege-Schultz On March 12th at Miles City took place the marriage of Miss Miranda Schmiege of Marmarth to Mr. Awad Schultz of Bierman. The happy couple are making their home on the groom's farm near Bierman. They were in Amidon on a shopping trip Wednesday which was the first news we received of their marriage. Miss Schmiege was formerly a student at the Marmarth high school. Last year she decided to take up the vocation of teaching and has been teaching the Engessor school here in the Brown District near Bierman during the past winter. She is a charming and capable young lady with an admirable facility for making friends and will no doubt, prove in every way a helpmeet to the man she has chosen as life partner. The grooms, who owns a well improved farm near Bierman, is a progressive farmer and a young man of sterling character whose friends are as numerous as his acquaintance. It is with pleasure that the News chronicles the marriage of these worthy young people and we join with their host of friends in wishing them much happiness and prosperity in their wedded life. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Delaney are the proud parents of a baby girl, born at Dickinson on March 27. Mr. Delaney returned Thursday evening from his first visit to this young daughter and reported both the mother and baby getting along nicely. April 4, 1918 Dan Brennan's Life Ended by Pneumonia Daniel V. Brennan, first assistant attorney general, died in a St. Paul hospital yesterday as a result of double pneumonia. He had been ill since last Friday when he was on his return after accompanying his father to Rochester, Minn., for treatment by the Mayo Brothers. Mrs. Brennan had been at her husband's side for several days. Her brother, Rep. Patrick D. Norton, has been called from Washington, and Mr. Brennan's mother and brothers were summoned from Devils Lake. The young assistant attorney general had won a name for himself and in his year or more in office has fought through some of the biggest actions in which the attorney general's office was involved. Personally, Dan Brennan was immensely popular throughout North Dakota, and the tidings of yesterday are sad news to thousands of warm friends and admirers. Violet, six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Westman of near Benedict, was accidentally shot and fatally injured by her 10 year old brother, while the youngsters were at play near their farm home. The little girl was rushed to the Minot hospital where she died during the night. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Peterson of Shollsmade are rejoicing over the birth of a son which arrived at their home early this morning. The mother and child are doing nicely. This makes two boys and a little girl in this family and the father is one of the happiest men in Slope county. A daughter was born on last Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Sigvard Simonson, who live in Woodberry township. Born to Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Hedin on April 1, a bright little baby girl. Mother and child are doing nicely and L. G. wears a happy smile. This makes two boys and a pair of girls in this home. April 11, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stegner are the happy parents of a son, born on April 8th. Ernest Elmer Frost is the name of Amidon's newest resident. This young gentleman arrived on April 5th and is making his home for the present at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Frost, who are very happy to welcome this nine and one half pound limb of the family tree. Ernest E. will spend the summer rather quietly here but in another year or two he will assist his older brother Kenneth in many activities, the plans of which are not fully decided upon. The mother is doing very nicely and the little boy is a perfect specimen of healthy manhood - and Jack is very proud of his fine little family - as he has a perfect right to be. April 18, 1918 A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sams, who live a few miles northwest of Amidon, on March 23rd. The mother and little one have since been doing nicely. Herbert Braaten of Reeder, who was brought to the New England hospital and operated upon for ulceration of the stomach April 13, died there last Saturday. Two of his brothers had been sent for when his recovery seemed doubtful. Deceased was 35 years of age and unmarried. The body was taken to Reeder Sunday by his brothers for funeral and interment. Dr. Bordwell was called to the C. B. Rubel home Thursday, the 18th, and left a ten-pound boy. All concerned doing nicely. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Flatz, who live near Pierce, on Tuesday of this week. May 9, 1918 George Ross Dies at Camp Dodge The sorrows of war were brought home to this section Tuesday of this week when the message came over the wires from Camp Dodge that George Ross of DeSart, had succumbed to pneumonia. The anxious mother had been reassured shortly before by messages from Frank Ross, the boy's father, that their son was improved. Just pass 22 and full of hope and promise she had cheerfully seen him depart but five short weeks ago with the Slope county contingent. Three sisters and two brothers also in the family circle cheered him on his way in the service of his country. (A lengthy article follows). May 16, 1918 The funeral of George Ross, aged 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ross of DeSart, whose death from pneumonia at Camp dodge was reported in The News last week, was large attended from his late home last Saturday. (A lengthy article follows) A son was born Friday, May 10, to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jacobson of the E-6 township. May 23, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Stevens are rejoicing over the birth of a son. The third child in the Stevens family arrived at the farm, just northeast of Amidon on Monday. Mother and little one doing nicely. Dr. G. A. Sarchet of New England was called to attend the case. May 30, 1918 Mrs. William Stiegler Passes Away Sunday The entire community at Midway was shocked last Sunday by the sad news of the untimely death of Mrs. William Stiegler, which occurred about eleven o'clock in the forenoon. At seven that morning an infant daughter arrived in the home, a fine little miss who is being cared for at present by Mrs. Remillard. Later relatives of Mr. Stiegler in Chicago may come to help care for the little girl and for Arthur, the five-year-old son. Kind neighbors did all that they could in giving assistance and comfort and there was a large attendance at the funeral, which was held at 11 o'clock yesterday forenoon at St. Mary's Catholic church in New England. The Ladies' Aid, the Ladies' Guild, and the ladies of the Midway chapter of the Red Cross sent beautiful floral tokens of sympathy. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery in New England. Mrs. Stiegler was born in Ontario, Canada, one of a family of nine children. She came to Midway a bride about eight years ago and has earned the love and respect of the community during her residence on her husband's homestead three miles northwest of Midway. She was forty-one years of age and is survived by her father, brothers and sisters, her husband and two little ones, who have the sympathy of many friends in their irreparable loss. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fortner are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter in their home Sunday. Dr. Dash of Reeder is in attendance and pronounced the little miss a fine addition to the household, where there are already two boys. A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mulhullan, May 14th. All doing fine, especially Eaz. June 6, 1918 A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Parkins last Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. William Nebergall are the parents of a fine baby boy born Monday. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Holzemer, living three miles west of Amidon, on Sunday, June 2. Mother and little one are doing nicely. Nick says that he had a "full house," two girls and three boys, before the latest arrival. Now he has three of a kind. Uvaas-Flom This week announcements were received in Amidon of the marriage of Miss Gunda Flom and Andrew Uvaas, two young people well known in this community. The wedding took place at Flom, Minnesota, on May 29. The happy couple will be at home to their many friends at the home of the groom southwest of Amidon about July 15th. Edwin Flom, brother of the bride, secured a furlough and came home from Camp Dodge to act as best man at the wedding and her sister, Miss Olga, was the bridesmaid. The bride is the owner of a fine homestead located about two and a half miles southwest of Amidon near that of her brother, Carl Flom. Mr. Uvaas has a farm located west of the Chalky Buttes. Their many friends here extend them best wishes for a happy future. June 13, 1918 A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Sowden on Tuesday, June 4th. June 20, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Eli Boeder are rejoicing over the arrival of a bright baby boy, born last Thursday. Mother and child doing nicely and Eli is the happiest man in the country. June 27, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Wichmann are rejoicing over the arrival of a new daughter in their home last week. Cigars are being freely passed in her honor. July 4, 1918 Several Interesting Cases in Short Session of District Court Held At Amidon Those who were admitted to citizenship were Charles H. Soderling, Gust Olson, Esten Haugen, Daniel Christman, R. H. Horne, Joseph Koffler, Anism Atansu and W. H. Guest. The applications of five men were not heard for the reason that they are enemy aliens and cannot be admitted to citizenship until after the war. Mike Donoughue, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Donoughue of Belfield, died at Camp Lewis, Wash., last week, following an attack of pneumonia. This was the third death from natural causes among Belfield soldiers. July 11, 1918 Marmarth Youth Drowned in Reservoir Elmer Tabor, his brother, Calvin, Cecil and Donald Mayo and Mercade Cramer were swimming in the railroad reservoir at Marmarth Sunday of last week, when Elmer lost his life in an attempt to swim across the reservoir. His brother started to his rescue in a leaky skiff which soon began to sink. Young Cramer came to his rescue with a plank and both were exhausted when they got back to the dock. Efficient swimmers were by that time in the water diving to locate the body. After half an hour L.P. Larson brought the body to the surface and two doctors labored to resuscitate the young man but it is believed that he died of cramps or heart failure as his lungs contained no water. He was a bright, likable young man who had just graduated with honors in May from the Marmarth schools and his death brings sadness to many. Born, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. L. Edwards Friday morning. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Spethman, a son, Saturday evening. A daughter of liberty was born on July 4th to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grange. Married On Saturday, June 29th, at 5 o'clock p.m. at Johnsonburg, Pa., Mr. George A. Demmler of Johnsonburg, and Miss Eleanor J. Workman of Bowman, N.D., were united in marriage. (A lengthy article follows). August 8, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Emil Revling are rejoicing over the birth of a bright baby girl, which arrived at their home on Monday of this week. Last Saturday at the Dickinson hospital occurred the death from acute gastritis of Lorraine Violet Fresonke after an illness of about two months. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Fresonke, born October 29, 1917. The little one's illness made it advisable for her to undergo an operation on Sunday, July 28. Her suffering grew more serious and on Saturday, August 3, the Lord delivered her from pain and suffering in this body. Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock Tuesday forenoon at the home of the parents and all that was mortal of the baby was laid to rest in the German Lutheran cemetery. Rev. Wm. Gevers, the pastor in attendance, prayed that she may rest in peace till the glorious morning of the resurrection of the body. The funeral was largely attended. Three sisters and five brothers of the little one survive. Henry, a soldier in training at Camp Dodge, was unable to be present but Miss Mary Fresonke, a sister, came home from Fargo for the funeral. She is attending Asker's business college. A large circle of friends sympathize with the family in the sad loss of the little one. Wednesday morning of this week R. W. Livingston called around to see the boys with a box of cigars under his arm. "A mighty fine baby girl arrived at our house last night. How much did she weigh? Oh, about nine pounds. She's a dandy, I tell you. Have a smoke? Yes, the mother is doing fine. However, she has postponed her trip to Minneapolis for a time and Mrs. Benjamin will remain in Amidon for several weeks more." And Royal looks like a pretty happy papa, too. August 15, 1918 Amidon Girl Weds Soldier at Fargo News reached here this week of the marriage of Miss Amy Magnuson to George Lipsit, formerly of this town, which took place at Fargo on Wednesday, August 7th. Mr. Lipset has been at the A. C. Training Camp for several weeks but expects to leave very soon for duty overseas. Mrs. Lipsit is expected will return to Amidon shortly to resume her duties as local manager of the Amidon telephone exchange. The people of this community will be glad to learn that Amidon's first war bride will remain in Amidon for her serves as local operator of the telephone exchange are greatly appreciated. Her many friends here will hope that her soldier husband may soon be returned to her that they may enjoy a happy wedded life. George Lipsit worked in Amidon for several years. For some time he was trouble man for the Midway-Stillwater Telephone Co., and later worked at auto repairing. He was specially fitted for gas engine work and when the call came for men to enter this line of training he went to Fargo. With the knowledge that he had before of this kind of work it did not take him long to get ready for service. It is thought that he is already on his way to France. May the best of luck go with him. On Monday of this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred White, took place the marriage of John Moorehouse of Chenoweth to Mrs. Minnie Jones. The ceremony was performed by the county judge in the presence of a few witnesses. August 22, 1918 This week Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schuneman of Rhame filed papers in the office of the clerk of court, legally adopting as their daughter, Lillian, daughter of Mrs. William Schmidt of Bessie. August 29, 1918 Death Result of Auto Accident Miss Inanda Dalhaug, age 20, the daughter of Mrs. C. Dalhaug of Amidon, is dead as the result of an automobile accident which occurred near Scranton about a week ago. While riding with two others the car overturned and the unfortunate girl was pinned underneath. She was injured internally. She was placed under the care of a doctor at Bowman and seemed to be recovering. Against the advise of her physician she decided to come to Amidon to visit her mother. She arrived in Amidon Monday on the stage. Soon after her arrival she was in dreadful pain. However it was not until noon the next day that Mr. Maercklein of Bowman arrived. He said that blood poison had set in and said that she would not survive. As one last chance to save her life she was taken to the hospital in Dickinson but she lived only a few hours, passing away at about 6:30 Tuesday afternoon. The news came as a great shock to the people of this community as very few knew of the auto accident. Everything possible was done to save the life of this young girl. Judge Fred White took Mrs. Dalhaug and her daughter to Dickinson. All of the relatives were notified. However, they were not able to get to her bedside before the end came. The funeral will be held from the Norwegian Lutheran church at Amidon on Friday of this week. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved mother and relatives at this time of their great bereavement. Ruggles-Evans On Tuesday, August 27th, at five o'clock in the afternoon, at the Congregational church at Pierce, took place the marriage of Miss Iris Florence Evans to Mr. Isaac Elliott Ruggles. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a few of the intimate friends and relatives of the contracting parties by Rev. John Nickerson. After the wedding the party repaired to the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Byers, uncle and aunt of the bride and with whom she has made her home, coming to North Dakota with them about 10 years ago. The happy couple will start housekeeping at once at the fine farm of the groom at Rainy Butte. Mr. Ruggles is a hustling young farmer who is making a mark for himself. He is the owner of a fine half section of land which he has farmed intelligently and well. Desiring to do his part in the war he enlisted last winter and spent several months in training at Camp Dodge. However, a leg which was broken years ago was the cause of his being sent back home to raise wheat to feed the fighting men. This marriage will not only increase the efficiency of his farming operations but we hope will make for the happiness of both of these worthy young people through a long wedded life. Tuesday morning an eight-pound son arrived at the home of Magnus Nasset in Shollsmade. The newcomer is a nephew of Mrs. H. J. Miller, who went out at once to meet the new arrival. September 13, 1918 Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. Ellis, a baby girl. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Banfield Sept. 1st. September 20, 1918 Davis-Christopher At eight o'clock on Monday evening, September 16th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Davis of Amidon, took place the marriage of their daughter, Miss Vita Davis, to Karl Christopher of Scranton. The ceremony, which was witnessed by only a few intimate friends and relatives of the contracting parties, was performed by Rev. John Nickerson, pastor of the Congregational church at Pierce. Miss Florence Smythe was the bridesmaid and John G. Bryant acted as best man. (A lengthy article follows) A wee little daughter who will be known as "Edna Elizabeth" came to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Harris on registration day. The stork has had a very busy season in this locality. He left a son at Harry Swanson's Sunday and a little stranger at Arthur Bisbee's this week. Friends in New England lately received cards issued by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hegge announcing the marriage of their daughter, Agnes Marie, to Ludvig Moan which took place in DeSart Saturday, September 7. Congratulations and good wishes are being showered upon the happy young couple. Hough-Revling On Sunday, September 15th, Miss Addie Hough, daughter of Mrs. F. S. Atkinson, and Albert Revling, both of Amidon, were united in marriage by Rev. John Nickerson at the parsonage at Pierce. The wedding was a very quiet one, there being only a few witnesses present. The happy couple returned at once to Amidon and are now at home to their many friends at the home of the groom, four miles east of this village. These worthy young people have the best wishes of this community for a long, happy and prosperous wedded life. Such should naturally be their lot for both are good managers and hard workers with dispositions that will go to make their married life congenial. The bride has many attachments and accomplishments which will make her a real hoe maker and helpmeet. The groom is a hustling young farmer who has an excellent farm just a few miles from the county seat. October 4, 1918 Carl A. Dunstrud Killed By Train At Buffalo Springs Monday Progressive Young Amidon Farmer Loses Life When Passenger Train Hits Grain Tank. Horses are Killed and Wagon Demolished. (a lengthy article follows) A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sheppard Sept. 23. October 11, 1918 Civil War Veteran Died Last Week News was received in Amidon this week of the death of George Cawthorne, a veteran of the Civil war, who passed away at his home near Bierman at 9:30 last Thursday evening. The funeral was held this week from the Mound church. Mr. Cawthorne spent the last three years of a very interesting life on a farm near Bierman where he was near to several of his sons and daughters among whom are Mrs. Fred Gerth and Mrs. Gus Soderling, a son, Charles. He had one son at Camp Dodge and other relatives. The News is sorry not to be able to print the obituary of this man who served his country in the Civil war and has lived a life such as to command the respect and admiration of all who knew him. Sincere sympathy is extended to all of those who survive this old soldier. October 18, 1918Leonard Slaathaug Dragged To Death By Frightened Horse Nine-Year-Old Boy Meet Sudden Death in Tragic Manner, Father Witnesses Fatal Accidence (a lengthy article follows) The community was shocked and grieved to hear of the death of Dr. F. Bordwell at Miles City Friday of influenza, which had developed into pneumonia. He was ill one week. Three children were baptized Sunday. Harry Swanson's was christened Stanley Vernon, Ed. Swanson's called their baby Lee Kenneth, and the Arthur Bisbee baby is Elaine Harriet. October 25, 1918 There is a new arrival in the Albert Erickson home south of New England and Albert is handing around the cigars. A sad death occurred south of the Kennedy country Monday afternoon when Mrs. Horace Christianson died of pneumonia, aged 24 years. She left a two-year-old child and a husband, who is serious ill with flu. The people of this neighborhood extend deepest sympathy to the Schwerbel and Koschnick families in the death of the two fine young men who passed away this week. A baby was born recently to Mr. and Mrs. Arley Taylor, who live north of Rhame. The baby only lived a few hours and the mother has been quite sick. November 1, 1918 Well Known Slope County Farmer Dies John Schaaf of Shollsmade Another Victim of Spanish Influenza The death of John Schaaf, which occurred Friday at his home near Shoo9lsmade, is a particularly sad one. He fell victim to the prevailing distemper and is survived by his widow, one son and five daughters. The funeral was conducted at St. Mary's Sunday where requiem mass was celebrated by Father Regensburger. Mrs. Schaaf is a sister of Philip Riehl, whose family, consisting of his wife and four children, are all confined to their beds with influenza, from which Mr. Riehl himself is also a sufferer. In the death of John Schaaf, who passed away at his home near Shollsmade last Friday evening, a large community loses a friend and neighbor that was one among a thousand. An old-time rancher, he was a pioneer when the first struggling homesteaders settled near him on the land that was his range. But being a friend to man he cheered them with kind words; encouraged them in their loneliness; and further showed his great heartedness by butchering fat cattle from his herd and giving the meat outright to them. Only this summer he let a neighbor use a work horse the entire season without charge. Being an unassuming man the world at large did not know of his magnanimity. He lived in his house by the side of the road and was kind to the stranger at his gates, "for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." He helped the needy and ones in distress. "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these ye have done it unto me." He followed the great precept: "Do unto others as you wish to be done by." John Schaaf made the world better for having lived. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Hart. Lineas E. Purcell Died Near Amidon Sunday Lineas E. Purcell, aged 28 years, a progressive young farmer living a few miles southeast of Amidon, died Sunday morning, October 27, after having been ill for about a week with Spanish influenza. He was just recovering from his illness when he caught a cold and death resulted from pneumonia. Deceased was survived by a wife and little baby girl. The funeral was held on Wednesday from the home and interment was made in the cemetery west of Amidon, Rev. Porter C. Knudson officiating. The death of this young man caused a deep gloom to spread over this neighborhood. Everyone knew and liked him. He was a perfect specimen of strong, robust manhood, honest and honorable, and was just getting a nice start in farming. For a number of years he worked with his brother, RT. R. and Geo. F. Purcell, on their farms until he had gathered a working capital. In December, 1916, he was married to Miss Nellis Axtel, formerly a teacher in the Amidon schools. With a few head of registered Jersey cows he was just making a nice start in dairy farming with the best of prospects. His wife and little baby survive him, and they, together with the other members of the family in Illinois, have the sincere sympathy of the whole community in their bereavement. Harris Jacobson Died in Minneapolis Hospital A telegram to The News from A. J. Mitchell of Minneapolis brought the sad news of the death of Harris Jacobson, which occurred at the city hospital at that place on Tuesday afternoon at about five o'clock. Mr. Jacobson left Bowman about a week before with a shipment of cattle. He was taken sick on the way and Harris got off the train at Minneapolis where he was taken to the hospital, Ole Jacobson going on with the cattle shipment to Chicago. The news came as a great shock to the people of this community and was a severe blow to the mother, who is alone at the ranch north of Slope Center, her other two sons being in the army. The Jacobson brothers were three hustling young men who owned land north of Slope Center and had a fine start in cattle. With the three boys at home they had plenty of help to run the ranch. During the past year the other brothers were called into service, leaving the responsibility of running the place on Harris. He was a hard working, capable man and was looking after his own work and the interests of his soldier brothers and caring for his mother when he was cut off suddenly by death. Raymond Allen Is Influenza Victim Raymond Allen, who lives in E-6 township, died at his home yesterday afternoon at one o'clock, after a short illness with Spanish influenza. He was about 40 years of age and leaves a wife and two children. November 8, 1918 Three Deaths Saturday Night Near Amidon There were three deaths in Conner township during last Saturday night. Mrs. Lewis Olson, who had been ill for a long time, passed away. Other deaths were the daughter of Corporal and Mrs. J. George Herbst and the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Scoville. Mrs. Lewis Olson Mrs. Olson has been quite ill for a long time suffering with a complication of troubles. She was formerly Miss Minnie Nelson and was 33 years of age. She lived in Slope county with her family for about 11 years. She is survived by a husband and daughters 12 years old. Three brothers of the deceased, Theodore, Victor and Sigfried Anderson, live in this vicinity. The funeral was held from the home on Wednesday of this week. Interment was made in the Norwegian Lutheran cemetery west of Amidon. Scoville Baby Dies Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Scoville have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community in the loss of their two-year-old son, who died Saturday night at 9:40 o'clock after a losing battle with the dread epidemic which has taken such heavy toll all over the country. The little one was laid to rest5 on Tuesday in the cemetery of the Norwegian Lutheran church. War Baby Dies Corporate J. George Herbst, who is now fighting in France with Co. A., 311 supply train in the 86th division, never saw the bright little girl that was born on May 16 at the home of the mother's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Clouse, a few miles east of Amidon. Soon he will receive the sad news that he never will be able to gaze upon the bright little face that brought so much joy in the mother for a few short months only to pass away, a victim of the epidemic on the evening of November 2nd. The sympathy of the entire community is given to the stricken mother, whose burden is double hard to bear, as her husband is not here to share it with her. Shollsmade Farmer Victim of Influenza It was on Monday of this week that Mike Frisz, who lived near Shollsmade, was in New England to bury his mother. That day when he returned home he did not have sufficient strength left to put his team away. He took to his bed and this afternoon he passed away. The cause of his death was Spanish influenza. He is survived by a wife and several small children. He was a good neighbor and a good man. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their great loss. Sigurd Dalhaug Dies at Twin Valley The sad news was received here this week of the death of Sigurd Dalhaug, which occurred on October 30 at his home near Twin Valley, Minn., after an illness of about two weeks with Spanish influenza. Because of the disease he died of no one of his many relatives in the Amidon community attended the funeral. Slope County Soldiers Killed in Action This week official telegrams were received from the war department giving notice that two Slope county boys had fallen in action on the battlefields of France for the great cause of liberty and democracy. The names of the first two Slope county men to be killed in action at Jean Pearl of Mound and John Kienenberger of Bierman. The name of Melker V. Carlson of Bessie was given in the casualty list of those severely wounded. If never fully realized before the war has now come home to the people of Slope county and has touched two of the homes with the great grief caused by the loss forever of two brave young men who made the supreme sacrifice for their country. A lengthy article follows. One of the saddest homes in the country today is that of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ross, whose daughter, Mary Ross, passed away this forenoon. Only last spring they gave up their soldier son, who died at Camp Dodge. Miss Mary it is understood was a volunteer for student nurse work but before time to leave her home for this call a higher one has taken her to the life beyond. Mrs. G. C. Wheiland and Miss Mary Early have gone to the stricken home in DeSart to assist in the care of the other patients in the family. One boy has pneumonia and all of the family have been ill with influenza. The hearts of all go out to them in this dark hour. The ten year old daughter of Rufus Wolfe died at Daglum last Thursday night of influenza. The death of Rosy Goetzfried, daughter of Anton Goetzfried, of Daglum, occurred Wednesday in Dickinson, where she had been employed in the Grill Café. Two brothers and one sister survive and live in Daglum. Several others are reported seriously ill in the Daglum country. Mrs. D.N. Sense of Chenoweth passed away at her home 14 miles south of Amidon on Monday of this week after a brief illness. Particulars of the funeral have not been heard. Mrs. Sense was widely known by nearly everyone who has made the long trip from the Amidon country to Bowman for she lived at the side of the road and was a friend to all who passed. Many are those who have received comfort and a warm welcome at her home on cold days and nights in the winter. Next week this paper hopes to be able to publish a complete obituary. On Thursday afternoon of this week at the home of County Judge Fred White, took place the marriage of Mrs. Grace Gallup and Fred Mosher, both of E-6 township. Mr. Mosher came to Slope county about three years ago from Iowa and has since that time managed the farm for Mrs. Gallup. They were brought to Amidon by Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Towbergman, who were witnesses at the ceremony. The News extends best wishes for a happy wedded life. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. LaMarre are rejoicing over the arrival of a son in their home. "Kaiser" is held down by flu for a few days and the Mott drug store is consequently closed temporarily but it is expected that he will soon be handing out the cigars. Mrs. E. W. Allen of Vermont is with her daughter, Mrs. LaMarre, for a few weeks. The six-month-old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Frederick died Saturday at their home in the Cook Ranch vicinity. The little life was cut off by influenza. The funeral of Mrs. Fred Lader was held Monday from the German Lutheran church, Rev. Wm. Gevers officiating, and interment was in the Paul Schmidt cemetery. Mrs. Lader was a victim of influenza. She is survived by her husband and three little children, who have the deep sympathy of neighbors and friends in their desolate home. They live in the Dovre township about ten miles west of New England. Mrs. Lader was only 25 years old. DeSart Young Man Dies of Influenza George Ming, son of Frank P. Ming, a well known farmer living near DeSart, died at his home this afternoon after a short siege with the terribly malady, which is causing more deaths over the country than has the war. The young man was sent back from camp last summer as not up to physical requirements and the deadly flu found his weak points also. J. A. Meyer was passing the Ming place this afternoon and with the thought of offering assistance to the sick found that the Death Angel had preceded him and the family were too ill to care for their dead. The parents and several grown children are left. November 15, 1918 Well Known Young Farmer Passes Away Franklin Richard Pierce a Victim of Pneumonia. Left Wife and Four Children. Franklin Richard Pierce, aged 34, died at 8:30 o'clock last Saturday morning of influenza followed by pneumonia. He had been ill for two weeks. He was one of the well-known Pierce brothers and is survived by Charles, John and Michael Pierce. John is ill with influenza, also the wife and four children of the deceased. The baby was quite ill at the time of the funeral, which was held in New England Monday. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery north of town. (A lengthy obituary follows) At the Mike Meyer home south of town last Friday a son was born. It was baptized Saturday by Father Regensburger. Mr. and Mrs. Meyer have both been influenza victims. A funeral mass was celebrated at nine o'clock last Saturday morning at St. Mary's for Miss Mary Ross, who died Thursday after a several weeks' illness caused by influenza. The circumstances were unusually sad. None of the family were able to attend the services as there were six members of the household ill at the time. There has been so much sickness in DeSart and such dire need of aid that New England's volunteer nurses have been drawn on heavily for service there. T. B. Johnson, father of Mrs. Hans Berg, passed away at the home about a mile west of town Monday of this week. The funeral will be held Friday. Death was due to influenza. Mrs. Johnson is reported seriously ill with pneumonia. Hans Berg died about two weeks ago of tuberculosis leaving several small children. The family are left in bad circumstances. Mr. Johnson was born in Norway and was over 80 years old. He is survived by a widow and three daughters, Mrs. Berg, Mrs. Bush, who arrived from Montana last evening, and Mrs. Casper of Wisconsin. At St. Mary's church last Friday was held the funeral of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Clements Koeffler. The little one was a victim of influenza. Last Friday the funeral of Mike Frisz was conducted in St. Mary's church by Rev. Father Regensburger. He died of influenza the day before at his home near Shollsmade. He left a wife and several small children and a father over seventy years old. It was at the burial of his mother last week that he is supposed to have contracted a cold that made his subsequent influenza case terminate fatally. He was buried beside his mother's grave in St. Mary's cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Jessen were in Dickinson last Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Valdemar Jessen, whose body arrived the day before from Casper, Wyoming, where she died after a three day's illness with pneumonia. Her mother, Mrs. P.A. Noir, of Dickinson, arrived in Casper just one hour after she had passed away. Mrs. Jessen was very popular in Dickinson where she spent her girlhood. She was considered on e of the finest pianists in North Dakota. In 1910 she was married to Valdemar Jessen, a brother of J. V. and Fred Jessen of Dickinson and of A.T. Jessen of New England. John R. Batty, ex-treasurer of Hettinger county, died of pneumonia at his home north of Mott on Tuesday of last week after a hard fight of several weeks. A telegram was received Thursday containing the sad news of the death of the baby of Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Lindner, and saying that the mother who is at Rockford, Illinois, is very low. Mr. Lindner left at once for Rockford. Sverre Eide, son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Eide, well-known farmers near Daglum, fell in active service in France on September 25, according to the message received by relatives last week. Besides his parents he is survived by four brothers, Leif, Alf and Redwin, who are at home, and John B., who is also in the service of Uncle Sam in France; Sverre was born in Norway in 1896, the year the family came to America. Sergeant John Agnew Dies in Service On Monday of this week when all the world was rejoicing over the news that peace had come to the world at last, T. M. Agnew, secretary of the local draft board, received the sad news of the death of his brother, Sergeant John Agnew, which occurred at sea on October 18th, while this soldier was on his way to France. John Agnew was well known in Amidon, having made his home here for several years. At the very beginning of the war John enlisted in the service and was soon sent to a camp in Georgia where he worked himself up to instructor in a special training camp for snipers. He was very anxious to get across to take a more active part in the great fight when he was overtaken by influenza on board ship. He was buried at sea. T. M. Agnew received a very fine letter from a superior officer telling of his brother's death and praising the excellent record as a solider that John Agnew made. He gave his life for his country just as truly as if he had met his death on the firing line and his memory should be kept sacred with the other young men from this section who died in the great cause. The remains of Charles Brown, Grant Larson and May Martin, three influenza victims at Marmarth, were buried at one time in the cemetery at Marmarth. Several others deaths occurred in that vicinity last week, one of the saddest being the death of two sisters who had managed to struggle through life after their mother was killed by lightning in 1909. Three families in Marmarth suffered the loss of two of its members within a week. November 22, 1918 George Koeffler On Thursday afternoon news was received in Amidon that George Koffler had passed away at his farm north of Mineral Springs, after a brief illness with complications which set in after an attack of influenza. Mr. Koffler was an honest and upright farmer who will be greatly missed. He was 46 years old and is survived by a wife and six sons and daughters. The body was taken to Dickinson today for burial. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Atkinson on Friday evening, a baby girl. November 29, 1918 Mrs. Myron C. Bush Mrs. Myron C. Bush, formerly Mrs. Katie Barwold, living a few miles north of Amidon, passed away at 1:35 o'clock Wednesday of this week after a brief illness with Spanish influenza. The deceased leaves three children and a husband to mourn her loss and a mother and other relatives living in Minnesota. Mrs. Bush came to the Amidon country about seven years ago and settled on a homestead a few miles north of town. She was later married to M.C. Bush. The members of the bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their great loss. Eight Die In One Family From Influenza Of all the many tragedies which have occurred in this vicinity during the terrible influenza epidemic that has been raging, that of the Frisz family, who live near Shollsmade, is perhaps the saddest. There have been eight deaths in the family during the last two months. First the mother, Mrs. Frisz, was taken, then a son, Mike, and a week after a daughter, Mrs. Michael Meyer. Then two of the family died at Richardton. And this week Mrs. Mike Frisz and two of her children are reported dead. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wigand are receiving the congratulations of their friends, whom they did not take into the secret recently when they drove to Dickinson, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. William Taves, and were quietly married there. They have many good wishes in their new life for wedded happiness. A son was welcomed last week into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Nelson. They are accepting numerous congratulations. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beaucher Wednesday, Nov. 20th. Ruth and Nina Jacobson, both sisters of Slope Center, passed away last week of the dreaded flu. A wedding of general interest will take place today at the Garret Kamstra home when Mrs. Andrew Levine will become the wife of Mr. Kamstra, who is well and favorably known in New England where he has worked winters for several years, returning to his farm for the busy season. The worthy couple, who have been keeping their plans secret, have the best wishes of many friends in their wedded life. A big bouncing baby boy arrived Tuesday morning to brighten the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Inman. Both mother and baby are doing nicely in spite of the fact that Mrs. Inman has been suffering from an attack of influenza. December 6, 1918 Christ J. Homelvig Passed Away Monday (A lengthy and difficult to read article follows) Wife and Mother is Influenza Victim Death has again visited this community and brought sorrow to a happy home. Mrs. W. P. Reilly, living several miles southeast of Amidon, died at her home at six o'clock on Monday evening of this week after a brief illness with influenza. She was 34 years of age and is survived by a husband and two small children, besides other relatives. The deceased was formerly Miss Josephine starch and she worked at her profession as a trained nurse in Dickinson. About eight years ago she took up a homestead near the chalky buttes and has since made her home there. She was married about four and a half years ago to W. P. Reilly. Two children were born to this union and the departing mother leaves a little girl three and a half years old and a little son more than two years of age to mourn her loss. When the influenza epidemic came on Mrs. Reilly felt called upon to assist those who were sick and did a great deal of nursing in addition to her regular household duties. She was caring for David Goulet at this time she was herself taken down. It was planned to hold the funeral at Bowman on Thursday of this week but it was undecided whether the burial would be made there or the body taken to Tacoma for interment, where her mother has her home. This community feels the loss of a Christian woman and a good neighbor and the bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their time of sorrow. Mrs. Joseph Christman One of the most heartrending tragedies which has occurred in this vicinity was the death of Mrs. Joseph Christman, who leaves a husband and nine small children to mourn her loss. She died Friday evening, November 29th, from complications following a several attack of Spanish influenza. The entire Christman family have been ill with the prevailing epidemic. Two weeks ago Mr. Christman was so ill his life was despaired of. With a mother's usual disregard of self Mrs. Christman nursed her family until she was forced to take to her bed, never to rise again. Before her marriage Mrs. Christman was Miss Koffler, a sister of George Koffler, who died only two weeks ago. About two years ago the Christman family lived on the farm now owned by Fred Hotrum, just southwest of Amidon. At present they are living near the old Hume postoffice. The funeral was held on Saturday, the interment being made in the Catholic cemetery in New England. The hearts of the entire community go out to this grief-stricken family in their great bereavement. Amidon Solider Dies in English Hospital Mrs. George Herbst received the sad news last Friday of the death of her husband, Corp. George Herbst, from pneumonia on October 12th at the base hospital at Southhampton, England. The telegram was received by Crop. Herbst's parents in Chicago and was forwarded to his wife here at Amidon. Even at this time when so many families are knowing the misery of sorrow caused by death and sickness it seems as if Mrs. Herbst is having more than her full share of grief. Mrs. Herbst, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Clouse and is living with her parents a few miles east of town, recently lost the little baby that was born after her husband entered the service of Uncle Sam, and now comes the sad news of the death of the father. Corporal Herbst felt the call for his country at the beginning of the war and was among the first to enter the service. He was very anxious to go across and take his part in the active fighting. However, he was unfortunate in being ill and so not being able to go across as soon as he wished. While on the way over he contracted pneumonia from which is death resulted. Corporal Herbst made the supreme sacrifice for his country and no less is the sacrifice that has been made by the brave little woman who remained behind and allowed her husband to go without a murmur. She has the sincere sympathy of all in her double bereavement. A baby girl arrived at the Alfred McLaughlin home on Monday Nov. 11th. Two Well Known North Dakota Newspapermen Died This Week Editor of Mott Pioneer Press Dies in South Dakota Wednesday of Spanish Influenza. A telegram was received here today telling the sad news of the death of Elmer E. Enge, editor of the Mott Pioneer Press, which occurred early Wednesday morning of this week near Sioux Falls, S.D., where he had gone with his wife for a visit with her relatives. He had hoped to spend the Christmas holidays at his old home at Elmore, Minn., but now his body is being taken back there for burial. The news of his death came as sudden shock to his friends in this county for it was only a short time ago that he left Mott in the best of health. Soon after he arrived at the home of his wife's people he was taken ill with the influenza which resulted in complications that caused his death. It seems like a strange coincidence that within a few hours after the death of John T. Charmley, formerly editor of the Mott Spotlight, the death of the editor of the Pioneer was chronicled. These men ran rival newspapers at the county seat of Hettinger county, and were engaged in a newspaper was during all the time the Spotlight was in Mott. Editor Enge came to Mott about the same time as did Mr. Charmley, buying the Pioneer Press from Wellington Irysh. For several years he had keen competition in the newspaper business until about a year ago, the businessmen of Mott, wishing to put an end to the newspaper feud formed an association and consolidated the two papers. The Pioneer continued under the management of Mr. Enge and has been accredited as one of the best weekly newspapers on the Slope. In June 1917 Editor Enge was married and brought his bride to Mott where they bought a handsome home. Mrs. Enge has the heartfelt sympathy of the people of this county in her bereavement. Well Known Slope Newspaper Man Succumbs to Pneumonia at Bismarck Hospital. John T. Charmley, a well known Slope newspaper man, passed away at a local hospital at 1:50 Tuesday morning from pneumonia, after an illness of two weeks. The deceased was born in Chester, England, on December 14, 1875. He came to America at the age of 23 and took up a claim near Kenmare. Later he entered the newspaper game at Kenmare, whence he went to Mott in 1912 when he purchased the Mott Spotlight, which he continued to publish until last December, when he sold out to a stock company organized in Mott to consolidate the two weekly newspapers there. Last spring he came to Bismarck to make his home. Here he was associated for a time with a weekly and later he entered the service of the state council of defense. The deceased was married September 12, 1914 at New York to Miss Nell Murray, who with one daughter, Helen Kathryn, survives, together with aged parents of the deceased and three sisters residing at Chester and one brother and a sister in New Zealand. The deceased lost three brothers in the recent war. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's pro-cathedral at nine o'clock Wednesday forenoon, and interment will be made at St. Mary's cemetery. - Bismarck Tribune. Ben Rustan, who lives in the western part of the county was in Amidon Monday. He reports the death of Harvey Shuck, a young farmer, who had a farm north of Rhame. Mr. Shuck had been ill with the influenza but feeling better went outside doing some work and died suddenly that night. Mr. Rustan also reported that the wife of Dr. Ewbank of Rhame was another influenza victim. Mrs. Alfred Anderson Dies of Pneumonia One of New England's happiest homes was visited by death last Friday afternoon and Mrs. Alfred Anderson was taken from her dear ones into eternity. Influenza followed by pneumonia broke down a constitution left none too rugged by precious ill health and her life ended shortly after noon. (A lengthy article follows) December 13, 1918 Three Deaths in Homelvig Family Others Members of the Family Are So Ill That No Funerals Have Yet Been Held Of all the sorrowing families in Slope county it would seem that the family of John Homelvig has had the biggest share of grief and trouble. Last week the News chronicled the death of Christian I. Homelvig. On Saturday night of last week his sister, Mrs. Julius Nelson, passed away and last night Hans Homelvig was taken after a desperate fight with pneumonia. Three deaths in the family but no funerals have been held as yet as the other members of the family and relatives are too ill with the influenza to attend. (A lengthy article follows) John Kunz if Victim of Influenza Another tragedy in the Amidon community occurred on Wednesday morning of this week when John Kunz, a well known farmer living a few miles northeast of Amidon, died after being ill for several weeks with influenza followed by pneumonia. His wife and one child are still seriously ill and it is feared that the mother too may pass away. It was only a few years ago that Mr. Kunz was ill and in the hospital for a whole winter suffering with complications that followed typhoid fever. He underwent several operations. He had a pretty hard time for a year or two but was just getting things well organized at his farm and was doing well when this great misfortunate came to the family. Mother of Ten Children Called to Rest The mother of eleven children of whom survive her, died last Saturday night, December 7th, when Mrs. Frank Grange, living a few miles southeast of Amidon, passed away. She had been ill two weeks when the end came peacefully and she laid aside the sorrows and cares of this life. (A lengthy article follows) Joseph Mitchell Joseph Mitchell, aged 22 years, died at Rhame on Monday morning of this week. This young man, who lived with his parents on the farm one mile west of Bierman postoffice, had been ill for some time with the influenza and on Sunday night it was deemed necessary to take him to the hospital at Rhame. He died the next morning. He was a hard working young man and his parents will find it very hard to continue farming without his help. He was one of the young men who would have answered the call of his country and gone into the service about a month ago if the war had not come to a close. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of all. Mildred Powell Mildred, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Powell, who live north of Mineral Springs, passed away on Wednesday night after having made a hard fight against complications which set in after an attack of influenza. The parents and other relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of all. Albert E.J. Wegner Albert E.J. Wegner, the 19-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Wegner, died yesterday morning of pneumonia following influenza. It is understood that the funeral will be held today. His parents and four other children in the family survive him, all of whom have been seriously ill with influenza. He was registered in the last draft and was a fine specimen of young manhood. Mrs. Richard Nash Mrs. Richard Nash passed away last Sunday morning at her home about seven miles west of Amidon after a short illness with influenza followed by pneumonia. She is survived by her husband, who was in Oakland, Calif., working in the shipyards at the time of her death, one son, E. Vanson, who is with the United States army fighting in France; Earl, formerly with the marines, but now at home, and two young children. The funeral was to have been held at Bowman on Wednesday afternoon but Mr. Nash did not arrive home as soon as expected, so it was postponed until the next day. Sincerest sympathy is felt for the bereaved family. Malcolm C. Gavin Death has taken several victims during the past week. In the Rainy Butte neighborhood Malcolm C. Gavin died Monday night. He was the son of Sam Gavin, who left the Rainy Butte country about four years ago for Canada, traveling overland with his family. Mrs. Gavin, mother of Malcolm, it will be recalled, died on the journey. Malcolm was about 20 years of age. He registered in the draft of September 12. Since that time he had been working for Frank Surman. Telegrams sent to his father had not been heard from so funeral arrangements were delayed. The family lived for awhile in Canada, then moved to Washington state where Mr. Gavin bought a small farm. Later he moved back to Canada but neighbors were uncertain about his present address. Malcolm was a likable worthy young man whose sudden death brings sorrow to the neighborhood where he was known. A sister in Wisconsin, one somewhere in Canada and a young girl who lived at home are left with his father to mourn the loss of a young life so lately ready to be given at the call of his country. As the young man had no relative living near here, Undertaken A.E. Silvius of Mineral Springs took charge of the burial. The body will be interred in the cemetery of the Bethlehem Lutheran church, west of Amidon. Whiteleather-Berg On the 26th day of November, Mrs. Leona Whiteleather and Mr. C.E. Berg, accompanied by Miss Gertrude Berg and Mr. Arthur Berg, motored to Baker, Mont., where they became man and wife. The knot was tied by Hon. Judge Purch. Mr. Berg is one of the prosperous and hustling farmers of Slope county. He is manager and joint owner of the large Berg and Miller farm, which is located in the Mound vicinity. Mrs. Whiteleather is well and favorably known in that vicinity and her many friends feel that Mr. Berg has a made a wise choice. Crawford - Frank Bacon's brother, Ed. Bacon, died recently with the flu. Arthur Bisbee lost a brother with the same disease a short time ago. During the past two weeks the influenza has been making serious inroads in the country districts northeast and southeast of Marmarth. In many instances there were entire families suffering from the malady with no one to look after them or even to go after a physician. All possible relief has been extended although to date the malady has claimed two victims in the country southeast of Marmarth, Mrs. Ed. Kent and Dan Taylor. Mrs. Kent resided in the vicinity of Sunset Butte while Mr. Taylor resided in the neighborhood of Seven-Mile Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Garret Kamstra have both been ill with influenza since their marriage Thanksgiving day. The ceremony was to have occurred at the Kamstra home in Rainy Butte but the minister was unable to drive from his place in Pierce to officiate because he was ill with influenza. However, the happy couple drove to Pierce and braved flu germs while he pronounced them man and wife. December 20, 1918 First Amidon Boy Killed in Action Corp. Ed. Hagen Makes Supreme Sacrifice. Meets Death in the Great Battle of Oct. 12. ( a lengthy article follows) John Matychowiack and Frank Surman were in Amidon today making final arrangements for holding of the funeral of Malcolm Gaven. They had received a telegram from the family stating that no one was able to come to attend the funeral. Burial was made in the Norwegian Lutheran cemetery west of Amidon. Parents of Three Children Passed Away Just a few days after the death of her husband, Mrs. John Kunz, mother of three small children, passed away on Monday afternoon, December 16th, at about three o'clock in the afternoon. Mrs. Kunz was a woman of about 25 years. The funeral of John Kunz was held in Dickinson at about the time of the wife's death. His mother remained with her and did everything possible to save the life of the young mother. Mr. and Mrs. Kunz, Sr., of Dickinson have decided that they will care for the young children and give them a good home. At this writing the youngest child, which is about one and a half years old, is very ill and may not live. Maurice Ellsworth Gore, a well known farmer of Harper township, passed away last Wednesday morning of influenza. He was born in Colesburg, Iowa, on May 12, 1884, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gore. He came to Slope county with his father in 1909 and has been engaged in farming. Mr. Gore enjoyed the confidence and respect of all who knew him. His body was shipped to Guttenberg, Iowa, but the funeral will be held at Colesburg, Iowa. Those left to mourn his loss are one sister, Mrs. W.N. Clendenen of Bierman; two brothers, Scott Gore of Harper and Geo. Gore in the army; his stepmother, father, and half-sister, Vera Gore, besides many friends and other relatives. We all join in extending sympathy to the bereaved family. One of the most respected young men in the Bierman community passed away on Monday of last week when Joe Mitchell succumbed to pneumonia after a hard battle with the disease which followed at attack of influenza. Joe will be greatly missed by the whole community. Most all the members of the Mitchell family are ill. The people of the community join in extending sympathy to the bereaved family who seem to be having more than their full share of sorrow and trouble. He was laid to rest in the Rhame cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. "Bud" Conner is stepping high these days as the result of an eleven-pound boy at their home on Dec. 9th. The past Thanksgiving was one of the most joyful that Fred Hotrum has ever known. He had much to be thankful for. He was too full for expression though and it was several weeks before this paper learned that a son had been born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hotrum. The family is getting along famously. Mrs. Iverson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sipma. Of near Pierce, passed away Sunday, December 8, after a two days' illness with influenza. She had been nursing some friends who were down with the flu when she became ill herself. Sebastian Mischel, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Mischel, of fourteen miles north of Dickinson, was killed in action while on the battle front in France, according to the official notification. Young Mischel was about 22 years old. The funeral of Albert, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Wegner, was held from the home last Thursday afternoon and interment was in the German Lutheran cemetery south of town. Rev. W.E. Gevers conducted the services. Albert is survived by his parents and five sisters, who have the sympathy of many friends in their great loss. December 27, 1918 Corporal Bartow Killed In Action Slope Center Man Makes Supreme Sacrifice. Family Has Enviable War Record The name of Corporal Claude Bartow of Slope Center appeared in the list of those "Killed in Action" in the papers which arrived on Christmas day. Sad news indeed for the members of the Bartow family who are still at home. Three of the Bartow sons were serving in the regular army and the father is serving with the Red Cross. Only the mother, the daughters and younger children remain at home - and theirs was far from being a Merry Christmas. Claude Bartow, who was about 28 years of age, left Slope county in September, 1917, with the second contingent of Slope county boys to be sent to Camp Dodge. He went across with the 88th division, which took a great part in the last big drives that brought the war to a successful finish. Claude Bartow was a fine type of healthy young manhood. He was eager to go and take his part and has now made the supreme sacrifice for his country. The part of the Bartow family in this great war has been a big one, with four members in active service abroad and the other members of the family "carrying on" at home. The mother and daughters have fulfilled their part as bravely as have the boys and their father, for they have kept the farm work going and have worked hard to produce the food for the fighters. All honor is due the memory of the brave boy who gave his all and to the other members of the family who have done their work so bravely. Their sacrifices have been great. God grant that all the others will return home safely. Oh Boy! What do you suppose that Register of Deeds Carl Knudson found in his stocking on Christmas morning? Well Santa Claus brought him a fine baby boy. Yes, that's what they say. And we believe that it is true for Carl bought several boxes of big brunette cigars on Christmas morning. There could be no mistaking the smile-and he was heard to say that the mother and the little fellow were doing just fine.