Slope County, ND, Slope County News, 1919 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 3, 1919 Mrs. W. B. Conner Dies At Marmarth Young Mother's Brief Struggle With Dread Disease Ended Saturday Saturday morning Misses Irma and Grace Conner of the school faculty were called to their home in Mound by the sad news that their young sister-in-law, Mrs. William Berdan Conner was dying of pneumonia following influenza. They were taken to Amidon at once by Henry Gardner, where at the home of their sister, Mrs. C.P. Brownlee, they learned from a second telegram that death had already claimed their brother's young wife. She was taken ill with the dread disease only the day before so the news of her sudden death came as a shock to all friends of the large family circle. Mr. Conner, who had himself been ill with influenza for about two weeks, was unable to be present at the funeral, which was held from the home Monday. He is left with a tiny baby that was three weeks old the day of the young mother's funeral. The little one is being cared for at present at the home of his brother, Lee Conner. The Misses Conner left their father slowly recovering from influenza. He had taken anti-pneumonia inoculations of serum before his illness so it is hoped that he will escape the after-effects of flu. The C.P. Brownlee family will remain to assist in the care of the sick so it seemed best for the Misses Conner to resume their school work here at once, which they did New Year's day. - Hettinger County Herald. At the John C. Hart home in Shollsmade Christmas eve a precious Christmas gift was received. It weight eight pounds and is worth more than a million dollars. Of course it was a boy. Henry Schmidt, father of Paul Schmidt of New England, was recently married to Mrs. Bertha Loomis. The ceremony was performed in Miles City, Mont., Thursday, December 12, and they are now nicely settled at the Schmidt place near Dickinson. They both have the good wishes of many friends in their new home. Popular Couple Marry Miss Pollie M. Nisbet Became Mrs. C.E. Mortenson in Dickinson December 28. (A lengthy article from the New England Herald follows) January 10, 1919 Popular Slope County Couple Are Married Two of the most popular people in Slope county became husband and wife on the day after Christmas, when Robert E. Carr of Slope Center and Miss Cordelia Brannick of Amidon were united in marriage in St. Paul. They spent a few days in the cities visiting with the groom's family and arrived in Amidon last Saturday night, where they received the hearty congratulations of a host of friends. (A lengthy article follows) Mrs. Arvid Lund Victim of Influenza Mrs. Arvid Lund passed away at her home a few miles northeast of Pierce on Sunday morning of this week after being very ill for several weeks. It was about three weeks ago that Mrs. Lund gave birth to a baby that never breathed. Influenza set in and death resulted. The funeral was held on Wednesday and the burial was made in the cemetery of the Lutheran church west of Amidon. The deceased is survived by her parents and eight brothers and sisters, all of whom live in Norway, two uncles, A.B. Hanson and Carl M. Hanson of Rainy Butte. Hannah Hanson Lund was born in Norway 27 years and four months ago. She came to America in 1911 and lived with her aunt, Mrs. P.K. Peterson at Kathryn, N.D. She was married to Arvid Lund, on November 25 at Pierce. She had one brother in Seattle, Wash., who visited her on January 2nd on his way to the old home in Norway. Mrs. John Hollander passed away in the Rhame hospital after about a week's illness with the flu. Left to mourn the loss are five children, three sisters and one brother as far as the correspondent knows. Funeral services were held in Rhame Saturday, Dec. 21. We are glad to learn that Mrs. Arnold Schultz has about recovered, but unfortunately they lost their little girl, she having lived but two days. We learn with regret of the death of Mrs. Andrew Peterson. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. A baby daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Purcell on December 29th. Hall-Daniels Friends of Miss Minerva Hall, who has a large circle of acquaintances in Shollsmade, where she taught in the Dovre consolidated school, and in Rainy Butte, where she taught last year, will be interested to learn of her recent marriage at the home of her mother in Minnesota to Albert F. Daniels of Moscow, Idaho. Her brother, Carl Hall, is also a former resident here. (a lengthy article follows) January 17, 1919 Twin girl babies were born on Tuesday evening to Mr. and Mrs. B.C. Klug at their home near Mineral Springs. Both mother and little ones are doing nicely and Mr. Klug must feel that he is getting at least his share of the good things of life. Another victim of the Spanish influenza is Zora Marvin, who died at the Rhame hospital, Jan. 3rd, of heart failure following pleurisy after the flu. She seemed to be getting along nicely when her father was in to see her the day before. As she had a turn for the worse he was sent for but death had come two hours before he got to her bedside. Zora was the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Marvin and was fourteen years of age. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Interment was made in the cemetery at Mound on Monday. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Cooledge of Pierce last Monday. January 31, 1919 Lawrence M. Hedin Died Saturday At DeSart Lawrence M. Hedin, aged 78 years, who lived just south of DeSart, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 25th, after a lingering illness. He is survived by a wife and several children and grandchildren. His son, L.G. Hedin, lived on the same section with his parents and has assisted them in carrying on their farm. The deceased had been sick some time and James Hedin had been going to the farm every day to do the work. He gave his grandfather some medicine Saturday evening and then went about his work. Upon coming into the house again he found that his grandfather had passed away. The funeral services were held at one o'clock on Sunday. The body was taken to Reeder and accompanied by L.G. Hedin was taken to Sheldon, Iowa, for burial. L.M. Hedin was formerly engaged in the mercantile business at Sheldon. He came to North Dakota about 10 years ago and proved up on the homestead where he lived until the time of his death. He was an honest and hardworking man who had the entire respect of his neighbors. Many friends extend sympathy to the members of the bereaved family. Another Slope County Hero Dead in France "We regret to inform you that Private John Fenne died in France on November 1st of wounds received in action." This was the message received from the de3partment at Washington by Cash. R. Erickson of Midway, telling of the death of one more of the brave boys who went from Slope county to take part in the great war. The message was sent to Mr. Erickson because of the fact that John Fenne has no relatives in the United States and when he went to war for his adopted country he left his farm and personal property in Mr. Erickson's care. John Fenne was a real patriot. He was not even a citizen of the United States but he had taken out his first papers declaring his intention to become a citizen and he backed up his good intention by going at the first call. He came to the United States from Norway in 1912. He worked for a time in Minnesota and Iowa and about three years ago came to Slope county. He worked one winter for A.P. Magnuson and also worked for Olaf Nasset for a time before he bought a farm north of Midway. Mr. Erickson had a letter from him about the 15th of October so that it was after this date he received the fatal wounds. The people of Slope county should ever remember and honor the name of John Fenne. John Christman and Mary Lamprecht Marry "The course of true love never did run smooth" but in some cases the twain who have found the regular road one hard to travel have taken short cuts. Such was the case of John Christman and Miss Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Lamprechts of Shollsmade, who were married by the county judge at Mott on Monday, January 27, without the knowledge or consent of their parents. The young couple had been going together for some time but the match did not meet with the approval of the bride's parents. And so just like the hero and heroine in the moving pictures they slipped away to the county seat of Hettinger county and pli9ghted their troths. May the parents on both sides say, "God bless you, my children" and join with the News in wishing that they may live happily ever after. Quite a large crowd attended the charivari party on Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carr Saturday night. After making all the noise they could with cow bells, tambourines and what not at their home they came on to the HT dude house for a social evening. Dancing and a midnight feast made the time pass very pleasantly. Here's wishing them all kinds of happiness and may their troubles be but "little ones." February 7, 1919 Harley B. Gallup Killed in Action Youngest of Three Soldier Sons of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Gallup Makes Supreme Sacrifice (a lengthy article follows) A message from Dickinson this morning announces that Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Allen are the proud parents of a daughter born last night at St. Joseph's hospital. Mrs. Genevieve Frisz, widow of Mike Frisz, whose death occurred nearly three months ago from pneumonia when the influenza epidemic was at its height, sold the farm equipment at auction and moved to Richardton, her old home. Last week she was married to Alexander Weber of Harmon. They were in town Monday on business. Mrs. Dominick Milius Died Friday Night Mrs. Dominick Milius, aged 35 years, the wife of a well known farmer living a few miles north of Amidon, died suddenly in bed during the night Friday, January 31, from heart failure. The funeral was held at Amidon on Sunday afternoon, Fr. M. J. Webber of the New England Catholic church officiating. The deceased was born in Russia and came to the United States about 14 years ago with her father, John Geiger, and two brothers. They settled north of Dickinson. In 1907 she married Mr. Milius in Dickinson and has since made a good home for him on the farm in Slope county. She enjoyed the respect of her neighbors and the friendship of all who knew her. She is survived by five children, the youngest but a year and four months of age. The sincere sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved husband in his great loss. February 14, 1919 Gave His Life John George Herbst, for nearly a year engaged with the Bertsch Motor Co. of Dickinson, died from pneumonia at the U.S. Military hospital at Hursley Park, near Southampton, England, on October 12. He was taken ill with influenza while on the boat, and was seriously ill by the time he arrived in England. Red Cross officials who cared for the young man during his last illness, have written his young widow fully in the matter. Interment was made at the Morn Hill cemetery with full military honors, three volleys being fired over the grave by a squad of non-commissioned officers. The impressive services conducted by the army chaplain were concluded with "Taps." Deceased was born in Chicago November 15, 1892. Six years ago he came to North Dakota and homesteaded 25 miles northeast of Beach. He came to Dickinson in the fall of 1916 and became associated with Deane Spalding in the management of the Bertsch Motor Co. business, and remained in this city until the following fall. He was married to Ruth Clause, daughter of J.M. Clause, well known farmer of the Amidon community, in August, 1917. That fall he was called into army service, being stationed at Camp grant. In May, this year, he returned to Dickinson on a furlough for a short visit with his wife before embarking for "over there." He sailed for England on September 1st, and was taken ill on the way over. Mrs. Joseph Trhlik Died At Aberdeen The sad news reached this office last week of the death of Mrs. Joseph Trhlik, who lived near Mineral Springs. Mrs. Trhlik had been ill for some time and one the fifty of January was taken to the hospital at Aberdeen for medical treatment. This, however, provided unavailing and on January 19 she passed away. She was laid to rest in the cemetery at Aberdeen, near which city her parents reside. Her death seems doubly hard in that Mrs. Trhlik was but 36 years of age and leaves to mourn her besides her husband, four small children, the oldest not ten years old and the baby not over two. The children are at present with their grandparents near Aberdeen. Mr. Thrlik returned to his farm south of Amidon last week. The entire community mourns the loss of this good mother, wife and friend. The funeral of the late James Adams was held at Mound Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Williams have a baby daughter, born recently at their home. Word was received in Amidon this week that a second son, Harold Clinton, was born on February 3 to Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Kelly, who are at present at Altamont, Illinois. Their many friends here will be glad to learn that both Mrs. Kelly and Charles' brother are doing nicely. February 21, 1919 Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Klug have the sincere sympathy of the people of this community in the loss of one of their twin girls. The little one passed away on Monday of last week at Bowman where she had been taken for medical treatment. J. H. Adams committed suicide early Sunday morning, Feb. 2. He shot himself with a 36-gauge shotgun. The funeral was held at the house and a large number of friends and relatives attended. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and six children and one grandchild. George and Wm. Adams and Frank Edwards; Mrs. Cooke and Mrs. E. Edwards of South Dakota, also a few brothers and sisters in Canada. The deceased was born in Canada and was about 48 years old. Dr. J. N. Ewbank of Rhame was sent for at once but arrived too late. John C. Nester and J. O. Dunwoody went after the Slope county coroner, A.J. Silvius. Rev. Dorhal preached the sermon at the house. The deceased was laid to rest in the Mound cemetery Wednesday, Feb. 5. Harley, the five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Monks, died last Saturday night of scarlet fever at the home about twelve miles northeast of New England. This is the first death in this territory from the disease. Dr. S. W. Hill, county health officer, attended the little patient. There were at the time six other quarantined homes in that vicinity and the school had been closed by quarantine order. The funeral was held at the church Monday but to avoid contagion it was conducted just outside the church by Rev. W. E. Gevers. Burial was in the Lutheran Black Butte cemetery. The parents have much sympathy in their bereavement. One little girl is left in the home. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hart Lose Little Son Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Hart of Shollsmade have the sincere sympathy of all in the loss of their infant son, who passed away on Tuesday evening at about six o'clock. The cause of death was pneumonia. The little boy was not quite two months old. The funeral was held from the house on Thursday afternoon and interment was made in the Shollsmade cemetery. Popular DeSart couple married in New England A large church wedding took place in New England on Thursday, February 20th, when Miss Ella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Farber of DeSart, became the wife of William Makus, a well known young farmer from the same neighborhood. The wedding took place at the German Lutheran church in this village at noon, the full church ceremony being performed by Rev. William Gevers, the officiating clergyman. There were about 35 guests from the DeSart neighborhood present. (A lengthy article follows) February 28, 1919 The good news just reached this office that a baby girl was born on Saturday, February 8, to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brookhyser, who live near Bierman. March 7, 1919 Frank Korth and Miss Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyers, were united in marriage on Thursday, February 27. The wedding took place at the W.C. Blek home where a reception was held in honor of the young people, who are now receiving the congratulations of many friends, together with best wishes for a bright and happy future. Fred Herrick was called away Thursday to Mitchell, S.D., receiving a message that his wife had passed away of dropsy from which she had been suffering for several months. Fred Christman, who lies near Rainy Butte, was in Amidon the first of the week. He reports that a little girl arrived at his home on February 26th and is doing nicely. The mother is getting along well. This makes three children in the Christman family, but this is the first girl. Despite the serious illness of Lieut. Paul G. Ratliff with influenza-pneumonia, the vows that united him in marriage to Miss Beulah Elizabeth Amidon, daughter of Federal Judge C.F. Amidon and Mrs. Amidon, were spoken last week. She took a prominent part in the suffrage activities in Washington and was in charge of the suffrage campaign in the southern states a few years ago. Lieut. Ratliff has recently returned to the United States from the Italian front, where he was confined in a German prison camp since April until a week before the signing of the armistice terms. He enlisted in the Royal Air service in June, 1917, and went overseas in October of that year, seeing constant service until being taken prisoner. March 14, 1919 Sigwart Homelvig and Miss Nicho9lson Marry On Monday of this week Sigwart Homelvig and Miss Eliza, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Nicholson of Amidon, left in a car from Bowman. Dame rumor has it that they were leaving for Miles City where they were to become husband and wife. The News does not wish to be late in telling the news and so we are giving our readers a chance to do some surmising along with the rest of us. Our guess is that these popular young people will be married some time this week. It will be no great surprise to their friends either for their courtship has lasted for several years. Sigwart returned to Amidon early in the winter after having served in the army for about six months. He was on his way overseas when the armistice was signed. He has a big season's work ahead for him as he plans to farm on a big scale. He has found a good helpmeet and together they will be able to accomplish a great work. The News extends best wishes for a happy wedded life to Mr. and Mrs. Homelvig. March 21, 1919 Boron: to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gruegger, Feb. 27th, a son. Mother and babe fine and dandy. Sanfred Nelson Dead The News has just learned that Mrs. Sanfred Nelson left yesterday, called by a telegram stating that her husband was dead in a Minneapolis hospital as a result of an operation. Particulars next week. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. R. Erickson, who live in Peaceful Valley township, passed away recently. The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathy of all. March 28, 1919 Private Roy Byers Killed In Action This week the name of one more Slope county boy, who gave his life in the great war was learned, Private Roy Frank Byers, Co. M, 341 Inf., 86th Division, who formerly worked on a farm in the Pierce country and registered at Amidon on June 5th, 1917, was reported on October 15 as "Missing in Action" and on October 19, as "Killed in Action" according to a letter received this week from his mother. (More follows) Prvt. Clarence Jacobson Called by Death Clarence Jacobson, who served during the war with the 137th field artillery in the 88th division, and returned to his home north of Slope Center from France less than two months ago, passed away at his home at three o'clock on Tuesday morning of this week. Death was the result of the after effects of influenza. This dread disease has been the cause of three deaths in the Jacobson family during the past winter. Harris Jacobson died in a hospital early in the winter. A sister, who went to attend his funeral, was also taken ill with the dread disease and died within a few days and on Thursday of this week the funeral of the third member of the family was held from the Norwegian Lutheran church at Amidon. The mother and her daughter, Miss Ruth, are now left alone on the ranch for the other son, Arthur, is still with the American Expeditionary forces abroad. (A lengthy article follows) Many DeSart friends of Mrs. Alfred Strehlow were grieved last week by the news of her sudden death and sympathize deeply with the sorrowing husband and the motherless little girls in their great loss. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. John Lands died last Monday. It was buried Tuesday in the Hjort cemetery. The parents have much sympathy in their loss. Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Harry Roberts, a daughter. Mrs. John Ross is with them this week. We now have two gold starts on our service flag. Claude Bartow, who was killed in France, and Jack Fisher, who died at Long Island hospital this week where he had been for nine months suffering from tuberculosis and pneumonia. - HT and Vicinity. A nice little sister for Jane Ellen arrived to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Brownlee on Monday morning, March 24. Both the mother and little one are doing nicely under the efficient care of Mrs. Iva Harding, and "Judge" seems to be dispensing smiles and cigars as impartially as if she had been a boy. April 4, 1919 Charles B. Calkins Commits Suicide Former Townsite Agent at Amidon, Despondent, Takes His Own Life C.R. Calkins. Formerly secretary-treasurer of the Farm Land and Coal Co., well known in Amidon and in many parts of Slope county, is dead. The news which came yesterday was a great shock to his friends here. (A lengthy article follows) John Fallon Dead John Fallon, a homesteader living in the Bad Lands about 10 miles north of Amidon, passed away last Sunday at the home of R.R. Sams. Mr. Fallon had been sick for a time at his home in the Bad Lands suffering with a cancer. He was a bachelor and living alone. Hearing of his illness Mr. Sams went after him and brought him to his home where the sick man was given the best of care until the time of his death. Mr. Fallon came to New England about ten years ago where he worked for several years until he filed on his homestead. The News has not learned if he has any relatives living. Well Known Pioneer Died Last Week John Wright, one of the early settlers in the vicinity of Chenoweth in Slope county, died last Thursday afternoon in a hospital in Miles City, where he had been taken for treatment a few days ago. Mr. Wright had spent the greater part of the winter in Idaho at the home of a sister. He had been in poor health much of the time and when he returned to Chenoweth about three weeks ago he was taken ill. He was cared for at the W.J. Sheets home until last Monday when after an examination physicians said that his only hope would be an operation for a stricture. At Miles City it was decided impossible to perform the operation and MR. Wright passed away on Thursday. The body was brought to Bowman for burial and the funeral was held on Tuesday of this week. John Wright was a highly respected citizen and the loss of this good neighbor will be sorely felt in the Chenoweth neighborhood. A son arrived at the E.S. Hall home on March 23. April 18, 1919 Arthur Billson of Midway Dies of Flu Arthur, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Billson, died at the home three miles south of Midway on Sunday, April 6th, after a brief illness with influenza. He would have been 21 years old in May. The funeral was held from the home on Tuesday, Rev. C. B. Ingebrigtson officiating. The circumstances of the death were sad. Arthur was the eldest of the eight children of Mr. and Mrs. Billson. He had not been in rugged health before the last brief illness and it is believed that his lungs were weak. He was seriously ill a year ago when his life was almost despaired of. The family were reported as all taken ill about the same time. But the neighbors gave the family all the assistance possible and a physician was also in attendance. While most of the family were able to be about at the time of the funeral they were all far from well. He is survived by three sisters, Alice, Mildred and Eunice, and four brothers, Joseph, Marvin, and two little boys aged four and two, respectively. Family in their loss and helpful neighbors have done all that they were able to do to lighten their troubles. Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Horne are the parents of another child. A little son was born to them on April 4th. Word has been received that Mr. Albert Shipley was married to a young lady in Michigan. Hearty congratulations to the newlyweds. Wm. Hartman, living near the river, passed away Tuesday morning of paralysis. Left to mourn his loss are two sons, a daughter and many friends and relatives. He was laid to rest in the Rhame cemetery Thursday afternoon. The Norwegian Lutheran church was filled with sympathetic friends Sunday afternoon at two o'clock for the funeral services over Vivian, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Mortenson, who died last Thursday. Rev. L. O. Helleklev officiated. From God's words he selected comforting assurances for the bereaved parents in the loss of the little life. Burial was in the Protestant cemetery north of town. May 2, 1919 Boy Killed By Kick From Horse Peter Larson, Aged 15, Almost Instantly Killed While Working on Reager Farm (a lengthy article follows) The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. F.S. Hall died with pneumonia on Tuesday. The funeral was held Wednesday at the home, conducted by Rev. Dorahl of Rhame. Interment in the local Lutheran cemetery. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved parents in their loss. Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Aase are the proud parents of a baby boy, born Saturday morning. A fine ten-pound baby daughter arrived Saturday evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Johnson. Dr. S.W. Hill was called from Regent to attend the case. May 9, 1919 Mrs. Ole Rustan Died of Blood Poisoning The death of Mrs. Ole Rustan occurred Monday morning at 7 o'clock at the home in Strehlow township, south of town. She was attended by Dr. W. S. Hill of Regent. Blood poisoning following the birth of an infant was the cause of death. Mrs. Rustan, formerly Mrs. Marie Rank, was married in Mott a little more than a year ago to Mr. Rustan. She was 34 years of age at the time of her death. She is survived by several sisters and brothers also by her parents. She was born in the Black Butte country. Her father is a shoemaker in Regent. She left a six-year-old son by a former marriage. The funeral was held from the late home yesterday afternoon, Rev. L. O. Kellklev officiating. Burial was in the nearby Hjurt cemetery. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved husband and other relatives in the sudden ending of a useful life and the breaking up of a happy home. Sad news reached here of the death of Peter Larsen of Slope Center, who got kicked to death by a horse while he was plowing for Wm. Reager. We extend sympathy to the bereaved family. J. Wilkens, a progressive farmer near Alpha, passed away Saturday night of cancer of the stomach, which has been affecting him the past year. Mr. Wilkens was taken to California this winter for his health and returned early this spring feeling better. He was 56 years of age. Left to mourn the loss are four sons, Clem, Edward, Henry and John, besides his wife and many friends and relatives. Mr. Wilkens has lived here about 10 years, moving from Illinois out here. Interment was made in the Alpha cemetery Tuesday. We extend sincere sympathy. A baby boy came to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lamb on Wednesday, April 16th. Bill is all smiles nowadays. Obituary Peter A. Larson was born in Beresford, So. Dak., October 1st, 1902. He came to North Dakota with his parents in the fall of 1910 and met his death April 29th, 1919, while helping W.L. Reager, a neighbor, with his farm work as he was trying to untangle his horses. He was struck with such force as to break his neck. He grew to manhood on the homestead two miles east of Slope Center. He leaves to mourn his sad death his father and mother, three brothers and two sisters, James N., George A., Charley R., Nellie May, all of Slope Center, and Mrs. E.S. Patterson of Kempster, Wis., who was unable to attend the funeral. Those from out of town attending the funeral were his grandfather, Marshall Adams; his uncle and aunt and family, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Isckson and children, all from Beresford, So. Dak. He was highly respected by all who knew him, and the community sympathizes with the sad parents, brothers and sisters in the dark hours of their sorrow. A.B. Landquist has a pair to draw to now. Mrs. Landquist presented her daughter, Irma, with a baby sister on Thursday, May 1; or as someone said "The stork left a May basket at the Landquist home." Al. says that the mother and little one are "just fine" and the proud and happy father appears to be making a good recovery. A cute little stranger arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Hebal on Monday, May 5th, and has already been given a warm place in the home and the hearts of her parents. Little Miss Hebal, the second, weight 9-1/4 pounds at the time she made her debut. Mother and child are doing nicely. May 23, 1919 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wallner are the happy parents of a daughter, who arrived at their home Wednesday morning. On Tuesday evening of this week at the HT ranch, took place the marriage of Miss Agnes, the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Conn, to Raymond Beebe, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Beebe of Slope Center. County Judge Fred White performed the ceremony. May 30, 1919 The eight-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ulestad died Sunday at the home, six miles southeast of New England. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. L. O. Helleklev officiating. The baby had been somewhat ill four about six weeks with the whooping cough but had nearly recovered when a cold brought back the trouble. There are three other children in the family, Thorman, Gladys and Roy Ulestad. The family have much sympathy in the sudden death of little Elmer, the second child to be taken by death from the family circle. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wallner lost their little baby last week. It died Thursday and was buried Friday in the cemetery on the Wallner farm. June 6, 1919 Philip Harkins and Miss Weston were married last Saturday in Hettinger. "Dutch," as he is familiarly called, "kinda" slipped one over on his friends here. Just the same all extend him and his bride their best wishes and congratulations. - Reeder Call. June 13, 1919 John Mathias, aged about 53, who had been ailing for a short time, left the first of June for Rochester, Minn., for treatment. A telegram came to DeSart last Thursday announcing his death in Rochester but no particulars were received at that time. He homesteaded six miles southwest of DeSart and was well known in this section. He had relatives in Ohio where it is likely interment took place. June 20, 1919 Old Families Drawn Closer By Marriage Forrest J. Stowe and Miss Frances G. Conner Principals at Pretty Wedding. (A lengthy article follows) Corp. Clarence Larson Dead From Accident After nearly a year of waiting Alfred Larson, who formerly managed the big coal mine near Midway, received information telling of the death of his brother, Corp. Clarence O. Larson. Corporal Larson died in a hospital near St. Martin, France, about August 9th. Death was due to an accident. Larson fell on a bayonet on the Vesle river front. He was severely wounded and was taken to the hospital where death resulted. On account of the heavy strain on the mother Alfred Larson sold out his personal property this spring, rented the coal mine, and took his mother back to their former home in Wisconsin. June 27, 1919 Mr. Pike received word this week of the marriage of his daughter, Mabel, at Sioux Falls. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Haggerty at St. Joseph's hospital in Dickinson on Sunday, June 22. The little one is a fine specimen of a healthy baby but the condition of the mother is still critical. Because of her serious condition she was in the hospital for several weeks before the birth of the baby and it is hoped that with the splendid care she is receiving she will soon be well again. July 4, 1919 Negro Dies From Knife Battle Wounds Charles Gray Dies at Marmarth, Williams, His Assailant Confined in Slope County Jail (A lengthy article follows) A telegram bearing the sad news that Waldon S. Johnson, a former Mott lad, was received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Johnson, who reside north of Mott, from the government stating that the brave lad was killed in action at Chateau-Thierry drive on July 18, 1918. He was reported missing in action at the time. July 11, 1919 Quiet Wedding At Dickinson Frank Ray Bandfield and Miss Nellis Marie Johnson Become Man and Wife (A lengthy article follows) Double Wedding At Baker, Mont., last Saturday, June 28th, occurred the double wedding which united Mr. Charles O. Monson and Miss Charlotte Everson and Mr. John O. Monson and Miss Frances Nester in the holy bonds of matrimony. The ceremony was performed at the M.E. parsonage at 10 a.m. The happy couples returned to the grooms' home about 15 miles north of here the same day and a reception and dance was given at their place that night. About 300 were in attendance and all enjoyed themselves to the limit. A big supper was served at might. The Rhame orchestra furnished the music for the dance, which lasted until the wee sma' hours of the morning. The newly wedded couples were the recipients of many beautiful and useful gifts. After July 1st they will be at home to their friends who wish them a happy and prosperous wedded life. - Rhame Review. July 18, 1919 A daughter was born on Wednesday of last week to Mr. and Mrs. O.H. Wichmann. July 25, 1919 Married Miss Alvina Dinsdale was married on Monday, July 20th, to H.H. Wick of Fort Worth, Texas. The pair slipped away from their friends and were married quietly at Miles City, Mont. Miss Dinsdale, who is the daughter of Dr. James Dinsdale of Peaceful Valley township, has been in Amidon working as deputy county auditor for the past year and a half. She is an estimable young lady, who competently filled the responsible position she held at the court house, and whose charming personality won for her a host of friends here. We are sure these friends join us in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Wick all joy and prosperity for their wedded life. For the present the happy couple will make their home on Mrs. Wicks' farm which is situationed near Gaylord. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wyland are rejoicing over a baby boy that arrived at their home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Soderling are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on Monday, July 14. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kleve, who live near Rainy Butte, on Sunday, July 20. This makes four healthy children in this happy home. August 8, 1919 Rossing-Gore Sgt. Bryan Gore, a brother of Mrs. D.M. McCutchan and formerly a resident of Amidon, and Miss Beatrice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Rossing of Rainy Butte, were married Saturday, July 26, at Sedalia, Colorado. The ceremony took place at the Presbyterian church, Rev. Armstrong, officiating. This wedding was the culmination of a romance of several years standing. The wise ones are saying, "I told you so" and all doing much well wishing for the happy young couple. (More detail follows) August 15, 1919 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Quilliam returned from their wedding trip August 2nd, and are now at home to their friends. The wedding took place at the bride's home at Glyndon, Minn., particulars of which we hope to furnish in our next issue. Mrs. Quilliam was Miss Effie Gingery, principal of our consolidated school the past year. Our congratulations and best wishes are extended to these happy young people. A ten pound baby boy arrived at the John P. Adams home last Sunday, Aug. 3. The little fellow's name is Ezra John and his papa wears a broad smile that won't come off. Here's good luck to the kid. Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Stevens of Bessie, Tuesday, July 30, a son. - Bowman Pioneer. August 22, 1919 Frank Leonard, 24 years old, was killed in a railroad accident in the state of Washington Thursday of last week. From meager reports received here, the oil truck which Mr. Leonard was driving was struck by a fast train when he was crossing the track and he was instantly killed. The remains were taken to Leon, Iowa, for burial. Mr. Leonard is survived by his mother and two sisters. Mr. Leonard is a nephew of D.M. McCutchan and spent several weeks in this section last winter. He homesteaded and proved up on a place near Belfield. A fine boy arrived Saturday night, August 9, at the Peter Thomas home. August 29, 1919 Fred Doten, a well known rancher from near Karinen, died at his home from injuries received the day before in his corral. A maddened horse lunged at Mr. Doten, knocking him to the ground and stamping upon him. He never recovered consciousness. Clint Hoke, a farmer living alone, was cremated in his home near Gackle. He is believed to have gone to bed with his pipe lighted. Air Machine victim Dropping 1,200 feet when the aeroplane failed to come out of a short tail spin, Brian Karr, 19, son of Alex Karr of Jamestown, editor of Community Life, and prominent Chautauqua lecturer, was killed late Sunday afternoon at Sutton, N.D., and Lieut. Ed. Axberg, Enderlin aviator, escaped with slight injuries. Mr. Karr's legs were broken and his body was badly contused. He died an hour and a half later at the Viking hotel in Sutton, failing to regain consciousness. He was one of several who had been taken up successively as passengers. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gerth are the proud parents of a baby girl, born last week. September 5, 1919 If the News has any influence with the happy parents he will be named Walter J., Jr. But there's no use talking to Sheriff Johnson about this - or anything else for a time. He got the big news this morning and just as soon as he had every man in town smoking a good cigar he was on his way to Bowman to see his son and heir. Mrs. Johnson and Little Walt are both doing finely and September 5 will always be a big day in the Johnson family history. September 12, 1919 Simple Home Wedding Sunday Miss Maude Jones Becomes Bride of Myron Simpson. Happy Pair Leave for Cities A wedding of interest to a large circle of friends took place Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Jones when their daughter, Miss Maude Jones, became the wife of Myron Simpson of Arcadia, Wis. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C.H. McVey, pastor of the Congregational church and was witnessed by the family only. The bride had been a resident of New England only two weeks, but she has many friends here and at her former home in DeSart, where she assisted her father in the First State bank, of which he is president. She also enlarged her circle of friends while a Slope county teacher. Mr. Simpson lately returned from a year's services overseas where he participated in some of the great battles where Americans made history. The mutual attachment of the happy couple has been of long standing, dating back to schools days, and the wedding was one of the many delayed by the war. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson left on the train Monday morning for Minneapolis where they expect to make their home for the present. They planned to make several stops with relatives and friends before reaching the cities. The Herald joins with their many friends in wishing the young couple a happy and prosperous journey through life together. - Hettinger County Herald. September 19, 1919 Daughter of H.N. Crone Marries Iowa Man The following item taken from the Cedar Falls Daily, published at Cedar Falls, Iowa, will be of much interest to the friends of the bride and her family. Miss Violet Crone is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.N. Crone and had been for some time at Cedar Rapids, the former home of the family. Many friends in this vicinity will join with the News in wishing the newlyweds much happiness. The wedding, which occurred September 7th, was thus reported in the city daily: (A lengthy article follows) September 26, 1919 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Idan Iverson, Saturday, Sept. 13, a fine 10-pound daughter. Mrs. Iverson and the little one are getting alone nicely while Mr. Iverson is prouder than ever of his fine family of children. - Bowman Pioneer. A baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Derschon on Saturday, Sept. 20. The mother and little one are both doing nicely. A daughter was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Angus Neal. The same day a son arrived in DeSart at the Gus Gatzke home. Mrs. Ida Benson now Mrs. E.C. Whiton Friends and neighbors of Mrs. Ida Benson, who left E-6 township last April for Bridgewater, S.D., where she has since been the successful manager of the Hotel Dewey, will be interested to hear of her marriage at Salem, S.D., September 13, 1919, to E.C. Whiton of Nortonville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H.L. Lumas. Mrs. Whiton has shown good business ability as manager of the hotel, which has been deservedly popular under her management. Her son, Sergeant J.R. Wormwood, also well known and popular here, left last week for South Africa, where he expects to remain for two or three years. He had assisted in conducting the hotel. Mr. Whiton has a fine farm and other business interests in Nortonville and there is a prospect of a good home and contented home life ahead for the worthy couple, who have the best wishes of Mrs. Whiton's friends in the New England vicinity. October 3, 1919 Tortured Victim Died in Chicago Flat The Minneapolis Journal of September 25 contained a sensational story of the tragic death of E.H. Purcell, first cousin of Postmaster J.H. Walters of this city. (A lengthy article follows) News has recently been received of a wedding in California of more than passing interest to the Mound people. The contracting parties being Lyall Willis and Anna Marie Kellog of Ellendale, N.D. The heartiest good wishes go to Lyall and his bride from Mound. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Willis of Mound at the hospital here Monday night. Mother and baby are getting along nicely but Willard is having a hard time of it; between his duties at the farm and the added responsibility of being a father it keeps him pretty busy on the road. Uncle Frank is also basking considerable in the reflected glory of that "wonderful baby." - Rhame Review. Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Gallup have much sympathy in the sudden death on Wednesday of their six-year-old son, who was a victim of spinal meningitis. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the German Lutheran church. Rev. W.E. Gevers officiating. This is the second death in the family within a year, Harley Gallup having died in France while in the service of his country. October 10, 1919 Word was received in Amidon this week that Madam Sams, the mother of a large family of Slope county residents, passed away last Saturday morning. Death was apparently due from old age. She is survived by a husband and a large family of sons, having families of their own, living in the country north of the county seat. The deceased was a highly respected woman who filled a long life with useful work as a good wife and mother. May her soul rest in (balance of article is illegible) October 17, 1919 Mr. and Mrs. John Brentrup are the happy parents of a daughter, born October 9. Mother and little one are doing nicely - and John yodels cheerfully as he works about the farm. Mrs. Tryndle, aged 88 years, mother of Mrs. A.J. Silvius, died at the home of her daughter near Mineral Springs on Tuesday morning of this week. The funeral was held from the Chenoweth church on Thursday and the remains were taken east for burial from Bowman that night. She has made her home with the family of A.J. Silvius and made many dear friends during the past 12 or 14 years she has lived in Slope county. Deepest sympathy is extended to the surviving relatives. October 24, 1919 Judge White's Brother Famous English Detective This week County Judge Fred White received the sad news of the death of his brother, Stephen White, one of the most famous detectives of England, who died on September 19 in London. Judge White has not seen this brother in 22 years, for at the time he left England and moved to Slope county. Alf White of Dickinson is also a brother of the famous detective (a lengthy article follows). November 7, 1919 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rotering are the happy parents of a daughter, born Tuesday, Nov. 4th. November 21, 1919 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Frank had the misfortune to lose their four-months son. After a brief sickness the little fellow passed away at the home three miles northwest of Amidon Saturday night. Burial was made in the Catholic cemetery east of town on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Mortenson are the proud and happy parents of a daughter, who was born last Saturday in their new home over the Mortenson store. The arrival of the little miss has been duly announced by the proud father, who has been handing out cigars and candy for several days in her honor. November 28, 1919 Ira J. Wilson Married in Los Angeles, Cal. Ira J. Wilson, pioneer and extensive land owner in Shollsmade, who departed Sunday, November 9, for Los Angeles, Cal., to remain for the winter, surprised many of his old friends here last week who had not been taken into his confidence. He was married Nov. 15 to Mrs. Emma White of Los Angeles, a friend of earlier days in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the former home of both the bride and groom. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson expect to spend the winter at 334 South Rampart Boulevard, Los Angeles, coming to Shollsmade next May. Mr. Wilson's farm comprises more than 1200 acres and he plans to continue to look after his farming interests as usual in the spring. His daughter, who was married several months ago, has become a California resident. The Herald joins with the many friends of Mr. Wilson in wishing a life of happiness and prosperity to him and the partner of his choice, who will be cordially welcomed to North Dakota. December 5, 1919 Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Burke, last week Thursday, a fine baby daughter. The mother and the little one are getting along fine while Mr. Burke is one of the proudest fathers imaginable. - Bowman Pioneer. December 12, 1919 Amidon Sisters Wed Service Men A double wedding took place at Jamestown Tuesday evening, December 4, when two former service men, one wounded, were married to two sisters. Harry H. Spears married Miss Alice Billson and Mathew Gillespie married Miss Margaret Billson. The grooms are from Bismarck while the sisters live at Amidon. Charles Billson, father of the brides, came to Jamestown from his home in Amidon. The ceremony was held in the Presbyterian church. Mr. Spears was wounded in the leg in the second battle of the Marne. Both men served overseas. - Bismarck Tribune. A bouncing baby boy came on Sunday to make his home with Mr. and Mrs. John Corrigan. Mrs. Corrigan is at the Peterson hospital in Scranton while John is trying to remember his recipes for flapjacks and biscuits out on the farm. An item in the Aberdeen News last week stated that a marriage license had been issued to E.D. Lombard and Miss Catherine Larson of Slope county. As soon as news of the wedding is substantiated this paper wishes to be among the first to congratulate the happy young couple upon the event and wish them all happiness in their wedded union. December 19, 1919 On Dec. 1st at Niagara, N.D., occurred the marriage of Citor Hanson and Miss Jeanette Ivens. Mr. Hanson was a corporal in the A.E.F. in France and met Miss Ivens on his return trip. The young lady spent several spent several weeks at Mineral Springs this summer. The many friends join in wishing them a happy wedded life. Dr. W. H. Ellis returned to Amidon today after attending the funeral of his daughter, whose death was reported last week. He has the sincere sympathy of all in his great loss. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Christman met with a sad loss Sunday in the death of their youngest child, which occurred under peculiarly distressing circumstances. The baby was about a month old and throughout its short life had been feeble and ailing. Sunday when the mother had prepared to bathe the little one she found that life had flickered out. The funeral was held from their home in New England Tuesday afternoon, Rev. W.E. Gevers officiating. The body of the little daughter was buried in the German Lutheran cemetery. December 26, 1919 Former Slope Soldier Died at Dogden Former Slope County Service Man Died Suddenly Last Week. Saw Much Hard Fighting. News reached here the past week of the death of August Johnson, a young Slope county farmer and former solider, who died about December 15 near Dogden. Very few details of the death have been received here. It is thought that August who was working baling hay for his brother, Peter O. Johnson became ill because of the exposure and cold. He was taken to a hospital by his brother and died within a few days. (A lengthy article follows). Mrs. John Pierce Funeral Held Tuesday The funeral of Mrs. John Pierce was held from the Pierce Congregational church on Tuesday of this week. Mrs. Pierce died at her home Saturday, Dec. 20th, after a lingering illness from tuberculosis. About a year ago she was very ill with influenza and never fully regained her strength. Deceased is survived by a husband and little son. Mrs. Pierce was formerly Miss Leah Worthy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Worthy, who live near Pierce. She moved here with her parents about 12 years ago. After she finished school she taught very successfully for several terms in Slope county. On December 30, 1915, she was married to John Pierce and has since given her efforts toward making a happy home for her husband and son. She was a sweet Christian woman and her loss will be keenly felt. Deepest sympathy is extended to the members of the bereaved family. A letter received from Miss Irene Douglas, who is now at Mason City, Iowa, tells of the wedding of Miss Gladys Corbett of Amidon to H.R. Hommedahl, which took place in Minneapolis on the night of December 21. The two girls left Amidon last Saturday. They were met in Minneapolis by Mr. Hommedahl and a brother of A.B. Landquist of Amidon. "Homme" had all arrangements made, there was the trip to the preacher, the knot was tied and the quartette enjoyed the wedding supper at a well known restaurant. Many good friends of the happy couple in this vicinity would have enjoyed dropping in to wish them all joy and happiness in their wedded union. Announcements have been received by friends of the marriage of Miss Lottie Gorman of Marmarth, formerly of Mound, to E.W. Kinder at Miles City Dec. 2. They will be at home to their friends in Aberdeen, S.D., after Jan. 1st. Dr. Eubank and the stork ran a race to the C.R. Rubel home Friday, Dec. 5. The stork arrived first leaving a seven pound boy! Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson are the proud parents of a baby boy born Dec. 15. Mr. and Mrs. Clemens Koffler had a valuable Christmas package arrive at their home two miles east of Amidon on December 24. Mrs. Koffler presented her husband with a 12 pound baby boy, the fourteenth child to be born to this couple.