Slope County, ND, Slope County News, 1921 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 14, 1921 A big baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Knudson last Saturday. All are getting along nicely and Carl is buy "setting them up." Judge Fred Maser of Dickinson has issued a marriage license to Adam Lefor, Sr., aged 74, to wed Mrs. Anna Angebrandt of New England, who is 64. This paper has not been able to find out if this couple has been married. The 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Stagel, who live about six miles northwest of New England, died on Monday, Jan 10. She had been ill for several weeks with diphtheria, but was thought to have nearly recovered when she was taken ill again and died suddenly. On account of the danger of contagion only the immediate members of the family attended the burial, which was made on Tuesday of this week. Obituary Sam Blomster was born in Minnesota on October 20, 1884. He came to Amidon in the year 1908 and filed on a homestead just east of town where he resided up till the time of his death, which occurred at the Dickinson hospital at 7:15 o'clock Wednesday morning, Dec. 29, 1920. He leaves to mourn his death his aged father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Blomster of Clark, S.D.; four brothers, Ed Blomster of Clark, S.D., Charles And Albert Blomster, who were unable to attend the funeral, their location not begin known, and Alfred Blomster of Amidon. There are also four sisters, Nettie, Ella, Elsie and Esther. The funeral was held at Clark, S.D., at the parents' home at 2 o'clock Monday, January 3, 1921, and interment was made in the Methodist cemetery. All friends in this community join the News in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones. January 21, 1921 Well Known DeSart Couple Are Married Miss Viola Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ross of DeSart, was united in marriage to Martin Seifer of DeSart at the parish house in New England on Saturday, January 15, Rev. Joseph Poettgens performing the ceremony. The groom is the village blacksmith at DeSart and also conducts a garage business. He has made good at his work in the DeSart country where he has lived for the past five or six years. The bride is a popular young lady who has made her home with her parents and assisted in giving comfort to their lives. With many friends this paper joins in wishing for the happy young couple, in their wedded life, "domestic happiness, thou only bliss of Paradise that has survived the fall." Emil Gatzke and Miss Elsie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Boeder, of DeSart, were in New England the first of the week and their friends say it is the intention of this young couple to be married within the coming week. Christ Stuckerts Son Dies of Diphtheria The fourteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Stuckert, living south of Midway, died suddenly on January 20th of diphtheria. The boy was taken sick on the 19th and the next day a physician was called. A short time after the visit of the doctor death came. Three others in this family are seriously ill. The girl, 17 years old; and two brothers, aged 16 and 12, respectively, are sick in bed. Miss Esther Onsgaard Marries in Wyoming Announcements have been received of the wedding of Miss Clara Esther Onsgaard of DeSart to Mr. Frank C. Whitney. The marriage took place at Casper, Wyoming, on Wednesday, January 5th, where the happy pair are now at home to their friends at 127 North Grant Street. Mrs. Whitney has been working in a bank in Wyoming for about two years and while there met the man to whom she is now happily married. Although the groom is not known in this section, the many friends of the bride join with this paper in best wishes for the happiness of both in their wedded life. January 28, 1921 Word was received here the first part of the week that the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Omar Sheets of Chenoweth had died suddenly Sunday evening. The mother had just had the child in her arms and had laid the little one down when in a few moments it was dead. The News extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents. A fine daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert German last week. All are doing well. Robert is feeling mighty fine over it. February 4, 1921 On January 27th, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Boeder, living near DeSart, took place the marriage of Miss Elisa Boeder to Emil Gatzke. The ceremony was performed by the regular pastor of the Lutheran church at DeSart. In the evening a big party of your people gathered for a charivari and enjoyed a pleasant evening at the hospitable home. The happy couple will start housekeeping at once at the farm of the groom located near the Rainy Buttes, where their many friends hope they will enjoy their full share of domestic felicity. This vicinity was greatly shocked by the death of little Viola Sheets, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Sheets, who passed away suddenly from heart failure. Mr. and Mrs. Sheets have the sympathy of the community. February 11, 1921 Word has been received here that Miss Elnora Magnuson of Amidon was married on Tuesday of this week to Jack Ramert, who formerly lived in the Rainy Butte neighborhood. No details of the affair have been received. Many friends in this section will join this paper in wishing all happiness to the happy pair. Miss Magnuson was formerly chief operator of the New England Telephone Exchange. She spent the past summer with her parents at Amidon and left for the cities but a few weeks ago. Word was received here Tuesday that Mrs. F.W. Atkin of Bowman died at her home at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. The cause of the death was eryalpelas. Funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday. Mrs. Atkins was the wife of a tailor at Bowman had had some friends in Amidon who sympathize with the bereaved relatives. Sincere sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Wheiland in the loss of the baby daughter which arrived at their home in this city Monday. The little body was placed at rest in the cemetery north of the city on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Wheiland is getting along as well as could be expected. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Percy Dunn at their home in New England Wednesday night, February 9. Mother and little one are getting along nicely. February 18, 1921 Raphael, the little three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Koffler, passed away at their home north of the Rainy Buttes on Monday afternoon at three o'clock, the cause of death being diphtheria. It will be remembered that Mr. and Mrs. Koffler lost a daughter with the same dread disease the latter part of January. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to the parents. Mrs. K.P. Anderson, sister of John Magnuson, passed away on last Saturday afternoon at the home of the latter after a lingering siege with paralysis having been ill for some three or four years. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, short services being held at the house after which services were held in the Ward school house and the body was laid to rest in the Peaceful Valley cemetery. The marriage of Miss Rachel Heidt to John Paul took place at the home of the bride, the George Heidt farm, on Feb. 7. The wedding was well attended by many friends and relatives. Mr. Paul is a farmer near Glen Ullin, where the young couple will make their home. February 25, 1921 Onsgaard-Drew Phil Onsgaard, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.P. Onsgaard of DeSart and Miss Jennie Drew, teacher of the Purcell school near Amidon, were united in marriage Saturday evening, March 19, in Amidon by Judge Fred White. The bride came to North Dakota last year from Kilburne, Wis., to teach the Onsgaard school. It was while she was engaged in this work that the courtship was started which resulted in the wedding the past week. Phil Onsgaard is a worthy young man well equipped to make a happy home for his bride. This paper joins with many friends in their wishes for the happiness of these young people. Judge L.H. McCoy of the county court, reports the issuance of a wedding license to Frank Lisheron of Havelock and Miss Katie Hawn, of Milwaukee, Wis., on Tuesday of this week, February 15th. - Mott Pioneer Press. Obituary Mrs. Hanna Magnuson Anderson was born in Sweden June 24, 1867. She emigrated to America with her parents in 1872. She was united in marriage to Karl Peter Anderson in 1899 and they made their home at Glen Flora, Wis., until 1919 when they moved to North Dakota and settled on a homestead in Peaceful Valley township in Slope county. Her husband passed away about a year ago adding a great sorrow to a life which it would seem already had its full share of misfortune. For the last eight years of her life Mrs. Anderson suffered a great deal from rheumatism and for many years was practically a helpless cripple. She died at the home of her brother, J.C. Magnuson, on February 12, 1921 at the age of 53 years 7 month and 18 days. She is survived by two daughters, Agnes, 19 years, and Esther, 14 years of age, and two brothers, A.E. Magnuson of Shollsmade and J.C. Magnuson of Amidon. The funeral was held from the J.C. Magnuson home on February 19. Rev. Matteson was the officiating clergyman. The pallbearers were Thorwald Olstad, E.G. Ward, Hugh Howie and C.A. Sparlund. Interment was made in the Rosedale cemetery in Peaceful Valley township. Mrs. K.P. Anderson Claimed by Death (a lengthy article follows) March 4, 1921 Well Known Young Farmer Passes Away Thomas Johnson, a well known young farmer, living in E-6 township, died at his home on Monday night, February 28. He had been a long and patient sufferer with tuberculosis. After attending a school program on Washington's birthday he was suddenly taken sick and was not again able to leave his bed. He was 37 years of age. The funeral was held from the home on Thursday afternoon, interment being made in the Shollsmade cemetery. Rev. L.O. Helleklev was the officiating clergyman. Thomas Johnson was born in Leirsund, Norway, where his father, a brother, Auders, and a sister, Josephine, still live. He came to the United States about 17 years ago with his cousin, Alfred Anderson. He filed on a homestead in 1907 and has since made his home there. Mrs. Johnson survives her husband. No children were born to them. Miss Olivia M. Nelson of Belfield and Paul R. Matteson of Fryburg were married in Dickinson Tuesday of last week by Rev. J.G. Duling. Mr. and Mrs. I.A. Nelson, parents of the bride, were the witnesses. The young couple are making their home with Mr. Matteson's parents, about ten miles south of Fryburg, where the bride has been staying while teaching school. Later the groom's parents will move off the ranch and leave the management to the young pair. Joe Braun, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Braun of Mineral Springs, passed away Saturday night after a brief illness with diphtheria followed by heart trouble. The body was brought to New England on Monday and laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery. The boy was taken sick about 10 days ago with diphtheria and the heart trouble developed as the result of this sickness. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of all in their great loss. Paul Busian, a resident of Stark county for 15 years, was instantly killed Feb. 23 when his Ford left the grade and turned turtle four miles north of Belfield. Last fall Mr. Busian moved from a farm near Dickinson to a ranch 12 miles northeast of Belfield. He is survived by a son, who is with the United States signal corps in Alaska, and a daughter who has been making her home in Minneapolis with Mr. Busian's mother. March 11, 1921 A baby boy was born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clemens Koffler last week, the new arrival being the fourteenth child born to Mr. and Mrs. Koffler. Word was received in Amidon Tuesday that Lee Meyers and wife of Scranton, while returning from the home of Mrs. Meyers' folks south of Gascoyne Sunday evening, met with an automobile accident that resulted in the death of both. The car turned turtle near a bridge, throwing Mrs. Meyers out and breaking her neck, while M. Meyers was pinned under the car. His shoulder blade, one arm, and one leg were broken and Mr. Meyers received other injuries. The victims lay for five hours before their plight was discovered. Mr. Meyers died Monday evening. Both are known by several in Amidon, and sincere sympathy is felt for the bereaved relatives. John Heisler, who was reported as taken to Dickinson last week, died at the Dickinson hospital last Friday and was buried at that city on Saturday afternoon. To date it has been impossible to locate his relatives, who are somewhere in the east, but every effort is being made to do so as soon as possible. Dan Cupid seems to be a mighty busy fellow nowadays. Among the latest to be caught are Henry Schwerbel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Schwerbel and Miss Elizabeth Holtzkamp, who made her home in the F.W. Radtke family. The young couple were married near South Shore, S.D., about the middle of February. They will make their home there. March 18, 1921 A daughter was born on Saturday, March 12, to Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Holzemer of Amidon. This is the seventh child in the family, but the first girl, and the parents are especially happy over her arrival. We hear that Jack Heisler, who has been at the John Tyler home for some time quite sick, was taken to Dickinson and died the day after arriving there. Mr. Heisler has been ailing for some time. Gilbert Johnson, son of J.O. Johnson, who lives near the Whetstone consolidated school, accidently killed himself. The young man was out hunting last Saturday and while crawling through a wire fence his gun went off, shooting him in the chest. His body was not found until Sunday when a coroner's inquest was held. The funeral took place Tuesday. The baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Bauman, about four months old; died last week. The funeral took place last Saturday, the Lutheran minister from Reeder officiating. March 25, 1921 A little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Bertrand on Saturday. Mother and child are getting along nicely. - Scranton Briquet Word came to D.D. Delaney Tuesday noon stating that Marguerite Gretchen, the eldest daughter of MR. and Mrs. Eldon R. Hebal, had died suddenly at Minneapolis where Mrs. Hebal had been visiting at the Fries home during Mr. Hebal's visit at Amidon. The little girl was known at Amidon as "Peggy" and deepest sympathy is extended to the parents in their sad loss. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sams, a son, March 17th. Obituary The funeral of J.H. Davis was held the same day as the Thomas Devasher funeral. "Uncle", and "Auntie" Davis homesteaded here 12 years ago and moved to Marmarth this winter. He had reached the ripe old age o f79, was taken sick with pneumonia just a few days before his death. Jerus H. Davis was born in Vermont in 1842, and moved to Wisconsin at the age of seven. He joined the army in 1864. At the age of 25 he moved to Mankato, Minn., where he was married in 1877 to Sada M. Parks. He was an active member of the Presbyterian church and a member of the Masonic lodge and the Grand Army. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, two brothers, and two sisters. The brothers, W.H. Davis of Salem, Nebraska, and Dr. Davis of Omaha were here to attend the funeral. A short service was held at the home in Marmarth, and the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Meyers of Bismarck, an old friend of the family, at the Mound church. Interment was in the Mound cemetery, the Masons taking charge after leaving the church. April 1, 1921 Many of the friends of Mrs. Olive Geick and Joseph DeSart were given a real surprise when they learned that they were married on March 17. In fact the Herald is two weeks late in reporting the vent and the happy couple are already at home on the N.C. Weber farm northwest of this city. Mr. and Mrs. DeSart attended the St. Patrick's day ball on March 17 but none of their friends suspected that just before the dance they have been united in marriage by Rev. Wm. Gevers. Mrs. DeSart was formerly assistant postmaster at the local office and she has a large circle of friends who will wish her all happiness in her wedded life. As soon as the pals of Joe DeSart are able to forgive him for keeping the big secret so long, they will extend congratulations. - Hettinger County Herald. Word was received here by Mrs. Wm. Ohlendorf from Mrs. G.W. Conn, who is now at Minneapolis, stating that little "Peggy" Hebal had died from scarlet fever. No other information has been received. At Baker Saturday occurred the marriage of Miss Mabel Sunden and Andrew Borgan. May they live happily ever after. April 8, 1921 A son, weighing 12-1/2 pounds, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith of DeSart on Monday, April 4. Dr. G.A. Sarchet, who attended, state this week that this was next to the largest baby he had ushered into this world. Mrs. Smith and the "large" little baby are being cared for by Mrs. John Behr at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Smith had been making their home at the R.R. Reed farm near DeSart but expect to return to the cities in the near future. A four and one-half pound baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hotrum on last Thursday afternoon. Dr. Rigler of New England was in attendance and reports mother and little one as doing nicely. Congratulations. A little voter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hetrich on Monday, April 4. This was the day of the city election in New England and Mr. Hettrich was supposed to sit on the election board. However, he felt so good over the arrival of another fine boy that he could not be held within the four walls of the City Hall. April 15, 1921 Edith, the 12-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gunder Austin of Havelock, died Wednesday, April 14, after a brief illness with influenza. She attended school on Monday, although not well and after taking to her bed lived but two days. The funeral will be held on Saturday of this week and interment will be made in the new Havelock cemetery, a plot of land recently deeded to Havelock township by Mr. Austin. His daughter is the first to be buried in the new cemetery. April 22, 1921 A surprise wedding of wide local interest occurred on Tuesday of this week when Irving Gerlich of the Everett Real Estate and Loan Company and Miss Agnes Fay, stenographer and clerk in the law office of Simpson & Mackoff were quietly married by Rev. Father Degnam at the parsonage of St. Patrick's church. Immediately following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Gerlich went to Richardton by automobile where they caught the afternoon eastbound train for Bismarck and points east on a short honeymoon. They will return to Dickinson to make their home in apartments at Croteau's on First Avenue East. - Dickinson Recorder-Post. Atanasu-Hansen The marriage of Miss Mary Atanasu to Clarence Hanson took place on Saturday, April 16, in New England. Rev. Wm. Gevers was the officiating clergyman. The brother and sister of the bride, John And Miss Sophie Atansu, were witnesses. The young couple will make their home on the Angus Neil farm about eight miles west of New England. Mr. Hansen has been working for several years on a farm in the Rainy Butte country. Mrs. Hansen has taught successfully in a school in Slope county. This paper joins with many friends in wishing them all happiness in their wedded life. April 29, 1921 Thomas T. Hiner of Marmarth, who has been conducting a law office and preaching at Marmarth for a year or more, was married last week at Baker, Mont., to Miss Helen Blye, for some time employed in his office and that of the city auditor. Mr. Hiner has decided to devote his entire time hereafter to law practice. May 6, 1921 A baby boy arrived to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.N. Stevens last Monday. Mother and little one are getting along very well. The News extends congratulations to the happy parents. Wayne Puariea and Jeannette Jacobson sprung a surprise on their friends by being quietly married in Lemmon about two weeks ago at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Anderson. They are well known Reeder young people, Mr. Puariea having grown to manhood there and Mrs. Puariea having had work there for a year. The bridegroom is a cousin of Miss Idea Puariea and is remembered here through visits made before she left this city for her present home at Wadena, Minn. May 13, 1921 Richard Kamstra, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kamstra, and Miss Luverna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Burns, both living in the Rainy Butte country, were united in marriage at Amidon on Wednesday afternoon, May 11, at the home of County Judge Fred White, the judge officiating. The bride has made her home with her parents on the farm about 10 miles southeast of Amidon and has been of real assistance to them and added pleasure to their home life. The groom is one of those Kamstra boys, all noted for their industry and ability. This paper has every confidence in this young couple making a real home and it is our wish that they may be happy in it. On Tuesday of last week, at St. Mary's church in New England, took place the marriage of William Schwerbel and Miss Edna Bilges, Rev. Joseph Poetgens officiating. The groom has been at work this spring on the E.H. Metcalf farm, which he has rented for a year. Mr. and Mrs. Metcalf having planned to leave soon for an auto trip to the Pacific coast. The young couple at once took up their residence at the Metcalf farm, where a jolly company of their young friends gathered on Friday night for a charivari. The newlyweds were prepared to produce the expected treat and a pleasant evening was spent while felicitations and good wishes were in order. A still-born son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Christ Nielson Wednesday, May 11. The mother is making a good recovery. Many friends sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Nielson in their loss. May 20, 1921 Mrs. John Moorhouse of Sheets township in Slope county, who had been ill for some time, was taken to Jamestown May 7th for treatment. Word was received W3ednesday that she died at the hospital there the day before. Tuesday, the 17th. Two children, a son of 15 and a son about a year old, besides the husband remain to mourn the loss of the wife and mother. August Braun of Mineral Springs brought in Mr. Moorhouse Wednesday on his way to New England and Jamestown to make funeral arrangements. Little Jerry S., three and a half year old son of Raymond Hayes of Minneapolis, who has been making his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hayes, in Dickinson, died at St. Joseph's hospital Saturday morning as the result of injuries sustained when he was run over by a Ford truck driven by C.J. Aase, Midway merchant near the Roosevelt school shortly after noon last Friday. (A lengthy article continues) There was a double wedding at Lefor on Monday of this week when Stephen Seiler and Miss Regina Anton were wedded and Joseph Anton and Miss Lena Klem became husband and wife. The ceremony was performed at St. Elizabeth's Catholic church. Mr. and Mrs. Otto F. Burri are the proud parents of another son, a fine eight-pound boy who arrived in their home last Friday, the 13th. They now have five sons making a complete household of seven members. Mr. Burri says that seven is counted an unlucky number, to say nothing of the 13th and Friday, but says that it will be harder than ever now to make him believe in unlucky days or numbers. Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Nicholson of Peaceful Valley township are the happy parents of a baby boy, born Tuesday evening, May 17. A six-pound boy arrived at the home of MR. and Mrs. Gilbert Gullickson on Friday, May 13, and in the future no one can tell Gilbert that this is an unlucky day, for it is said that the baby is a healthy little specimen of humanity - and the mother is getting along nicely. The bans of marriage have been announced of Xaverius Obritschkewitch, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Obritschkewitsch of Dickinson, and Miss Lena Kunz of Schefield. The marriage will take place next Tuesday at Schefield. Just one week later Joachim, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Frank, will be married at St. Pius church to Miss Rosa Hecker. May 27, 1921 On Sunday, May 22, Michael Koeffler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Koffler, of Rainy Butte, was united in marriage with Miss Ophelia Keller, who lives about 40 miles north of Dickinson. George Derschon and family and the several Koffler families from this community attended the ceremony. Albert Donner, a well known young farmer living south of the Cedar, and Miss Lena Doubletool from the same neighborhood were united in marriage at Mott on Monday, May 23. They returned to the Donner home where on Tuesday night they were visited by a large charivari party. The party made a lot of noise and fun and before leaving were assured they would be given a big barn dance in the near future, tendered by the groom. June 10, 1921 This community was saddened by the news that on Sunday morning, May 29, Mrs. Lewis N. Anderson had passed away at St. Joseph's hospital in Dickinson where she was receiving treatment in preparation for an operation. Heart trouble, the result of a goiter, was the cause of death. Mrs. Anderson was 49 years of age and is survived by a husband and ??? Davis-Lapka Miss Mina Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Davis, of Amidon, was united in marriage May 31st to Mr. Mark Lapka, at Leola, S.D. The bride lived here for several years with her parents. She is a lady who has always been a favorite in the social life of the young people. She has been greatly missed since she left here about a year ago to take up her work at Leola, S.D. Mr. Lapka is an honest and industrious young farmer of Leola, where he owns the farm upon which they will make their home. The happy couple visited here last week with the bride's parents, for their new house. The News joins with many others and wishing all possible blessings upon this union. June 17, 1921 John Collier, a convict under sentence in the state penitentiary for life committed suicide recently by hanging. Inside the prison walls he cut down some electric cables, fastened them about his neck and jumped into the storage water system. July 1, 1921 Johnson-Ballweber On Tuesday, June 28, at the home of the bride's mother, near DeSart, took place the marriage of Marcus E. Johnson and Miss Frances Ballweber. Mr. Johnson, who recently took up his work as county treasurer of Slope county, is well-known in Slope and Hettinger counties. He formerly farmed in Hume township. The bride is an estimable young lady and it is the hope of this paper that they enjoy a long life of wedded happiness. Born: A big baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Erickson of Peaceful Valley. July 8, 1921 Floyd Monty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Monty, of Fryburg, died at the hospital at Dickinson last week from injuries sustained in a fall from a horse. He was a veteran of the World War. Conner-Mitchell On Thursday, June 30th, Miss Grance Conner became the bride of William Mitchell. The ceremony was performed in Kansas City. The happy couple left immediately for a wedding trip, which will take them through many parts of the south. They will make their home at Wichita, Kansas, where Mr. Mitchell is located in the lumber business. Miss Conner taught two successful years of school in New England and has many friends here who will join with the Herald in wishing her and her husband prosperity and happiness. Howard R. Jones Influenza Victim Son of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Jones Passed Away This Afternoon After Brief Illness Howard Belmont Jones, the 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Jones of New England passed away this afternoon at about two o'clock after having been ill about a week with influenza. This death is not only a hard blow to the parents, who have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement, but little Howard had many warm young friends who will grieve to miss his pleasant companionship. (A lengthy article continues) A little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin Olson on July 4th. In later years this little girl may be known as Miss Independence. Kenneth C. Enger, whose parents live near Bessie, N.D., and Bertha Lawrence, of New Salem, were married Saturday, July 2nd, by Judge Fred White, at the latter's residence in Amidon. The News wishes the young couple all good fortune. July 15, 1921 Baby girl was born to Mrs. Bryson nee Gertrude Wagner. July 22, 1921 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gillette are rejoicing over the new arrival in their family, a fine baby girl, born last Saturday. Mrs. T.H. Hayes, Mrs. Gillette's mother, is staying with them for a time. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Hanson a daughter July 8th. Mother and daughter reported doing fine. July 29, 1921 Young Lad Is Killed Accidentally By Gun Peter Lehret, Jr., 16 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lehret, well known farmers of the Willa country is dead as the result of the accidental discharge of the 12 gauge shot gun, which "wasn't loaded." The accident occurred at the Lehret home Sunday afternoon, while the Lehret boy and other boys of the neighborhood were playing in the house during the absence of the parents. (A lengthy article follows) Leo Lorge and Elsie Alexander were married Tuesday at the residence of Judge White. Miss Alexander taught school near Ranger last year and Mr. Lorge's home is also in the river country. The News wishes the young couple all the happiness in the world. August 5, 1921 The community was shocked Tuesday to hear that J.H. Tonkins, of Mineral Springs, had died that morning from internal injuries received from the kick of horse the day before. Mr. Tomkins leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss. August 12, 1921 Born to Mr. and Mrs. F. Ege, a daughter on Friday, August 5. Mother and baby are getting along fine. Conner-Brown At high noon, Saturday, August 6, occurred the wedding of Miss Irma Conner, of Mound, to Mr. Clarence W. Brown, of Minneapolis. (A lengthy article follows) August 26, 1921 Slope Co. Pioneer Ends Life At Midway Dr. F.W. Rundle of Midway Seeks End to Life of Sorrow and Disappointment. Fred W. Rundle, one of the oldest residents of this country, shot himself at his residence at Midway last Friday night. Despondency over ill health probably caused the act. He had been settling up his affairs for some time, and, with his usual thoughtfulness for others, had all preparations made and affairs in readiness for his decease, which quite evidently took place as he planned. (A lengthy article continues) September 2, 1921 At an early hour on August 22, the stork left another boy at the Walter Bratcher home. All concerned are doing fine. Collis-Bettis A wedding of interest to friends of the bride in Slope county took place at Spokane, Wash. on August 3rd when Miss Hattie Collis, formerly of this county, but for the past two years an employee of the Golden Rule Department store at Sheridan, Wyoming, became the bride of B.F. Bettis of that city. ( A lengthy article continues). Otis Moore Killed in Auto Accident Just as the Herald is going to press news was received here by Mrs. F.G. Bayman and Levi Mohler that their brother, Otis Moore was killed in an automobile accident, which occurred near Spokane, Washington. A broken gear caused the car to run over an embankment. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Moore, who were with him in the car at the time fortunately were not seriously injured. The body was buried in Oregon. (A length article continues) - Hettinger County Herald. On Wednesday, August 31 a daughter was boron to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hasel, who live near Amidon. This makes four daughters born to this couple and they have seven sons. Mr. Hasel was in town today and he seemed just as much elated over this event as if this was his first child instead the 11th. There was no "blue Monday" for Henry Melaas, vice-president of the First National Bank, for early that morning he received a telegram from Iowa telling the glad news that he was the father of a fine baby boy. Mrs. Melaas, who has been spending the summer with her mother at Waterloo, expects to return to New England with the new baby in time for her daughter Janet, to enter school this fall. September 9, 1921 A bouncing baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson last week. Myrtle, the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred McLaughlin passed away at the Miles City hospital Wednesday, following a brief illness of cholera infantuh. Funeral services were held from the Catholic church at Rhame Saturday, conducted by Fr. Bacher, of Bowman. Her parents have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. September 16, 1921 Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Stevens are rejoicing over the birth of a nine pound baby boy at their home Monday evening. Miss Rilla Mack and Walter Enterman of Rapid City, S.D. were married on Monday, August 29. They will make their future home in Rapid City. September 23, 1921 Pearl-Hartman On Wednesday afternoon at the home of MR. and Mrs. Geo. Pearl occurred the marriage of their daughter, Louise, to Mr. Elmer Hartman of Fairmont, Minn. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dordal. (a lengthy article continues) Mr. and Mrs. Short Stevens are the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy. September 30, 1921 Dr. Stribling Died Monday Dr. James Wiley Stribling, New England's first physician, died suddenly of heart failure Monday afternoon, September 26, at North Pasadena, California, where for the past two years he had been assistant superintendent of the Bishop Sanatorium. The funeral was this morning at 10:30 o'clock. Interment was made in the Holly cemetery. (A lengthy article continues) Mr. and Mrs. James Jensen of Midway have the sympathy of all in the loss of their four-year-old son, who was found dead in bed Monday morning, September 26. The cause of the death is not known. The little fellow had not been ill and physicians are at a loss to know how to account for his sudden idea. A marriage license was issued last week to Mr. Raphael Schaaf and Mariana Stockert, both parties living in the eastern part of the county. The marriage will take place at the Catholic church near Jake Koffler's place on October 4. David Johnson received a telegram Saturday evening from his wife who is visiting her parents at Galesberg, Ill. Of the arrival of a nine pound boy, Robert David. This morning a 11 pound ball player arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Inman. It is a big fat baby boy and everybody's fine, thank you. October 7, 1921 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Phil Onsgaard, of Pierce, a baby boy, Tuesday, October 4. John Schaaf and Marie Stockert, two popular young people of Midway country, were married Tuesday, October 4th, at the Midway catholic church, Rev. Fr. Poentgens, of New England, officiating. Several from Amidon vicinity participated in the festivities following the ceremony, all report a fine time. Mrs. P.O. Nesseth died last week at the Rest Home in Minneapolis, where she had been cared for some time while helpless with the shaking palsy. Her body was brought home and burial was in the Lebanon cemetery near Amidon on Monday. Rev. Wanburg of Bowman officiated at the funeral. She leaves 5 children, 4 boys and a girl to mourn her loss. October 21, 1921 A son was born on Wednesday, October 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kamstra, who live near Rainy Butte. The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gillette, which has been sick for some with erysipelas and complications, was taken to the Dickinson hospital Monday in order that it might have the best of medical care. It was all to no avail, however, and the little life passed away Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Gillette have the sincere sympathy of the community in their loss. Baby Fern Gillette, who passed away at the Dickinson hospital Tuesday, was buried Friday afternoon. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church, Rev. Matteson officiating, and saying words of comfort on this sad occasion, which has brought expressions of sympathy from the entire community. Mr. Gillette who is in Canada, was unable to be present. The community was shocked Friday morning to hear of the sudden death of Jake Koffler, who has lived for many years nine miles southeast of Amidon. He is an old timer in this section, having immigrated from Russia and settled on the place where he died about 1900. He was one of the old time shipmen, and is well known throughout this part of the country. Mr. Koffler was 63 years old, and leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss, one of these, Mrs. George Derchon, living in Amidon. Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery at New England Sunday, Oct. 23rd. The wedding of Miss Alice Murphy to Walter Sennett took place at Wolf Butte, Montana on October 17. J.J. Murphy and daughter, Miss Eunice, and W.L. Gardner attended. Mrs. Sennett is well known in New England as she worked with her brother, J.J. Murphy, in the Security State bank, here several years ago. Mr. Sennett is a conductor on the Great Northern railroad. November 10, 1921 Born on Monday, Oct. 31st, a son, to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Sams, mother and baby are getting along fine. Murder Mystery Yet Unsolved The body of Alfred Baler, lying stark in death was found in his farm home about halfway between New England and Dickinson on Monday of this week. All indications point to murder. (A lengthy article follows) Esther Johnson and P.M. Hagen Marry The wedding of Miss Esther Viola Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Johnson, to Peter Martin Hagen, took place at the Norwegian Lutheran church on Sunday afternoon, November 6. (A lengthy article continues) H.J. Miller's Father Dies Suddenly Here W. H. Miller, aged 66, one of the pioneer farmers of Cass county, died suddenly Monday night at the home of his son, Harvey J. Miller, where he had been visiting for about a week. (a lengthy article continues) Major I. Hasbrouck Died at Havelock Major I. Hasbrouck, 65 years, died at his farm two miles southeast of Havelock on Tuesday, November 1. He had been a sufferer many years with asthma, and this malady was the cause of his death. He is survived by a wife and their son, George Hasbrouck, who lies on a homestead near Broadus, Mont. (Article continues) Dr. Sarchet reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Siefer, who live at DeSart. The boy arrived on Tuesday, October 9th. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Berg are rejoicing over the arrival of a ten pound boy. He is not as big as his mother, to say nothing of the size of Herman's head. The community was shocked Monday to hear of the death of Mrs. A. Loudenbach, that morning, at St. Joseph's hospital in Dickinson. Several weeks ago Mrs. Loudenbach contracted blood poison, caused by pyorrhea. She was taken to the hospital where it was found her condition did not permit the extraction of the teeth. For a time it was hoped she would make a good recovery, but a turn for the worse came and she passed away Monday morning. (Article continues but is difficult to read). November 18, 1921 A very quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Eschenberg on Nov. 3, when Rev. L. C. Heppal united in marriage their only daughter, Miss Lillian and Mr. Oliver Williams. Only the immediate families of the contracting parties and several friends were present. Their many friends join in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Williams a long and happy life. Mrs. Wm. Schitzman of Richardton, was instantly killed near Dickinson last week when the driver of the car in which she was riding lost control coating down a long hill, the machine being ditched. December 2, 1921 Harmon-Timm The marriage of Miss Jessie Harmon, of Medora, and Fred Timm of Alpha was solemnized at Wibaux, Montana, Tuesday, November 8th, by justice J.W. Berry at 2:30 P>M> (a lengthy article continues) Kenze-Sorenson Place the marriage of Miss Dena Sorenson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rasmus Sorenson, to Fred Kunze, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kunze, of Havelock. Denis Sorenson, brother of the bride and Miss Florence Hovland were witnesses for the couple. A wedding supper was given at the bride's home and the relations were present. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kunze will reside in Havelock and here is wishing them a long and prosperous wedding life. November 11th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. O.F. Pearl, occurred the death of H. Quilliam Sr. For the past year he has been failing rapidly and for two months before his death was too weak to leave his bed. Harry Quilliam was born on the Isle of Man Sept. 7th, 1841. His wife died some twenty years ago. Eleven children were born to this union, of whom six are living. They are Mts. Latlkin of Fairbault, Minn., Mrs. O.F. Pearl, Harry, Fred, Frank and Richard, of Mound. Mr. Quilliam was one of the early settlers in this part of the country, having homesteaded here fifteen years ago. The funeral was held on Wednesday from the home of O.F. Pearl. The sermon, at the Mound church, was delivered by Rev. Haines of Marmarth. Interment was in the Mound cemetery. We extend our sympathy. A baby boy came to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. McFarland Saturday November 26th. December 9, 1921 A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. E.O. Boettcher on November 13. Truly Mr. and Mrs. Chris Dragland had something to be thankful for. A daughter arrived at their home in E-6 township on Thanksgiving day. Mr. and Mrs. Sig Homelvig are the happy parents of a baby girl, born Friday, December 2nd. Mrs. Montague, aged 79 years, passed away Tuesday night, November 29, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Bagley, in the Iowa settlement. She had been in poor health for some time suffering with infirmities due to her advanced age. Mrs. Katherine Bauer, an aged woman, who home is at Eureka, S.D., died at 11 o'clock last Thursday night while visiting with relatives in the Tenee Butte neighborhood, south of Havelock. She had been here for a time visiting her son, David Leicht of New England and with her two daughters, Mrs. Christ Wolf and Christ Bauer. December 23, 1921 Samuel Bishop We knew this kindly old gentleman and felt honored with the privilege. On December 1st, 1921, Samuel Bishop died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Howard Thomas, at Scranton, Iowa. He was at the time of his death, 84 years of age, having been born in Richland county, Ohio, in 1837. (A lengthy article continues) Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stegner are the happy parents of a baby girl, born Sunday, December 11th. Deep sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. T. Milius, of Midway, in the death last Tuesday of their three months old baby. Interment was in the catholic cemetery east of town.