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MARRIAGE  and  DEATH  AlfflOUNCEMENT  EXTRACTIONS 
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The  HANKINSON  NEV;S 

HANKINSON,  RICHLAND  COUNTY,  NORTH  DAKOTA 

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Elizabeth  M.  Collins 

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Film  #  1577  June  18,  1925  -  July  18,  1928 

LENZ  -  SMITH 
Miss  Anna  Lenz,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Gust  Lenz,  formerly  of  Elma  but  now  residing 
in  St.  Paul,  was  married  on  June  15th  to  Vernon  Smith  of  Kidder,  SD.  The  bride  Wcis  bom 
and  raised  in  Elma  and  has  many  friends  cind  well  wishers  in  this  vicinity  who  are  pleeised 
to  extend  congratulations  and  best  wishes. 

**********  June  18,  1925 

SELLNER  -  GODFREY 

The  wedding  of  Miss  Bertha  Sellner  of  this  city  and  Mr.  James  Godfrey  of  Bismarck 
was  solemnized  at  St.  Mary's  Church  at  Bismarck  on  Tuesday  Jtine  16th.   The  wedding  was  a 
quiet  affair,  only  a  few  intimate  friends  and  relatives  of  the  contracting  parties  were 
in  attendance. 

The  bride  wore  a  gorgeous  dress  of  powder  blue  georgette  emd  carried  a  bouquet  of 
roses.   Miss  Schebler  was  bridesmaid  and  was  gowned  in  a  dress  of  orchid  crepe  de  chine 
with  a  hat  to  match.   The  groom  was  attended  by  Mr.  Stanley  Cuvenske. 

The  bride  is  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Sellner  of  this  city,  and  is  a  most 
estimable  young  lady.   She  has  been  employed  at  Bismarck  for  the  past  three  years .^  The 
groom  is  a  young  man  of  sterling  character  and  worth  and  is  engaged  in  the  garage  bvisi- 
ness  at  Bismarck. 

—  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Godfrey  arrived  in  Hankinson  yesterday  and  after  a  few  days  visit  at 
the  home  of  the  bride '  s  parents  and  other  relatives  cuid  friends  they  will  return  to  Bis- 
marck where  they  will  make  their  future  home. 

The  NEWS  joins  in  with  their  many  friends  in  extending  congratulations . 

**********  June  18,  1925 


There  is  a  movement  on  hcind  to  make  insanity  a  cause  for  divorce.  It  is  already 

Jvine  18,  1925 


the  cause  of  many  marriages.       ********.* 


PETERSON  -  FOX  WEDDING 
ROLETTE  RECORD: ... .Pink  and  white  decorations  formed  em  attractive  setting  for  the  wed- 
ding of  Miss  Johanna  Fox,  the  second  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Charles  Fox  of  Rolette  and 
Lawrence  Arpheus  Peterson  of  Hankinson,  ND. ,  on  Sunday,  June  14th.  Both  were  former  Univ- 
ersity students. 

The  ceremony  occurred  at  the  home  of  the  bride's  parents  at  4  o'clock  with  the  Rev- 
erend K.  T.  Strand  of  the  Lutheran  Bretheran  Ch\irch  officiating.   The  ring  ceremony  was 
used.   A  sister  of  the  bride.  Miss  Signe  Fox  played  the  wedding  march.   The  bridal  couple 
entered  attended  by  Miss  Myrtle  Fisher,  a  school  friend  of  the  bride  cind  Frederick  Fox, 
a  brother  of  the  bride.   The  party  advanced  to  a  bower  of  pink  and  white  banked  with 
roses  and  gladioli  of  the  same  colors . 

1. 


The  bride  was  attired  in  a  gown  of  white  baronet  satin  draped  with  silk  lace.   A 
wreath  of  orange  blossoms  fashioned  a  coronet  with  the  veil.  She  wore  white  kid  pumps 
and  carried  a  shower  bouquet  of  pink  roses  and  swansonia.  The  bridesmciid  wore  a  frock 
of  pale  yellow  silk. 

The  ring  bearer.  Miss  Elizcibeth  Fox  was  dressed  in  white  and  presented  the  ring  on 
a  satin  pillow. 

Mrs.  Peterson  was  graduated  from  the  Rolette  High  School  with  the  class  of  1919 
and  from  there  went  to  the  Dniv.  at  Grand  Forks,  which  institution  she  attended  two  years. 
Since  then  she  has  taught  in  the  public  schools  of  the  state,  teaching  last  year  at  oberon. 

The  groom  is  the  only  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  L.  H.  Peterson  of  Willow  City  of  the  Golden 
Rule  Department  store.  He  took  his  commercial  work  at  the  Sacred  Heart  Academy  of  that 
city  and  later  attended  the  University.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Delta  Sigma  Social  Frater- 
nity. At  present  he  is  employed  as  salesmanger  of  the  Hankinson  Nursery  Con^iany. 

Pink  and  white  decorations  were  tied  on  tables  at  which  the  immediate  members  of  the 
family  and  the  wedding  party  were  served  a  fourcourse  dinner,  after  the  ceremony.   The 
favors  were  corsages  of  pink  and  white  snapdragons  intermingled  with  daises.  One  of  the 
most  attractive  pieces  in  the  scheme  of  decorating  was  an  elaborate  wedding  cake  construct- 
ed by  J.  J.  Claveau,  of  the  Rolette  Bakery,  which  was  a  real  work  of  art. 

The  young  couple  left  that  evening  for  Willow  City  to  visit  with  the  groom' s  parents . 
From  there  they  went  to  Hankinson  where  they  will  be  at  home  to  their  friends  after  Aug. 
1st.   The  bride's  traveling  costume  was  an  ensemble  suit  of  navy  blue  and  rust  with  a 
close  fittine  black  hat  and  black  satin  pumps. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Charles  Fox,  Jr.,  and  daughter  Adele  Ann  of  Devils  LaJce  and  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  L.  H.  Peterson  of  Willow  City  were  the  out  of  town  guests. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Peterson  arrived  in  HanJcinson  on  Monday  evening  and  have  gone  to  house- 
keeping in  the  H.  C.  Westphal  house. 

*♦*******♦  June  25,  1925 

JOS.  A.  REINKE  WEDS 
Prominent  Farmer  Claims  Minnesota  Bride 
Jos.  Reinke  Weds  Miss  Margaret  Braun  at  Fairbault,  Minn. 

A  wedding  of  interest  here  was  solemnized  in  the  St.  Lawrence  Catholic  Church,  Fair- 
bault, MN.,  at  8  o'clock  Tuesday  morning,  when  Miss  Margaret  Braun,  daughter  of  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Joseph  Braun,  and  Mr.  Joseph  A.  Reinke,  son  of  Mrs.  Michael  Ginsbach  were  married. 
Rev.  Federick  Elshorst  formerly  pastor  of  St.  Lawrence,  read  the  service. 

For  her  maid  of  honor  the  bride  had  chosen  Miss  Helen  Reinke.   Miss  Margaret  Meyers 
and  Miss  Margaret  Boltmen  were  bridesmaids. 

Mr.  George  Braun,  brother  of  the  bride,  acted  as  the  best  man.  Little  Elaine  Braun, 
niece  of  the  bride,  was  the  flower  girl.   She  was  dressed  in  white  organdy  and  little 
bonnet  shaped  hat  to  match.   Miss  Helen  Reinke  wore  a  canton  crepe  dress  trimmed  with 
silver  beads  and  apricot  tulle  hat  to  match  her  gown. 

Miss  Margaret  Meyers  wore  a  pink  Georgette  dress  with  picture  hat  to  match.   Miss 

2. 


Margaret  Boltmen  wais  gowned  in  archit  Georgette  dress  and  hat  to  match.   The  bride  wore  a 
gown  of  white  crepe  Elizabeth,  with  a  tulle  veil  and  lace  coronet.  The  dress  was  on  siinple 
lines,  beaded  in  tunic  effect.   She  carried  a  shower  bouqtiet  of  brides  roses,  lilies  of  the 
valley,  and  sweet  peas.  The  maid  of  honor  and  bridesmaids  carried  boiiquets  of  butterfly  roses. 
Mr.  Joseph  Meyer  and  Mr.  Edward  C.  Bratin  acted  as  ushers. 

Following  the  ceremony,  about  75  guests  were  entertained  at  a  reception  given  at  the 
home  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Joseph  Braun.  The  out  of  town  guests  were  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Michael  Gins- 
bach  of  Hankinson,  Mr.  Matt  Keinke  of  Hankinson,  Miss  Helen  Beinke  of  Hankinson  and  Miss 
Margcuret  Boltmen  of  St.  Paul. 

The  bride  is  an  accomplished  young  lady  who  has  been  a  leader  in  social  life  in  her 
home  community.  The  groom  is  a  prominent  yo\mg  fanner  of  Brandenburg,  respected  by  all,  and 
has  been  prominent  in  civic  affairs  of  the  county.  He  has  "made  good"  cis  a  hustling  farmer 
and  business  man  and  has  a  host  of  friends  and  well  wishers. 

After  a  brief  honeymoon  in  the  east,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Peinke  will  be  at  home  to  their  meiny 
friends  on  the  old  farm  in  Brandenburg. 

**********  June  25,  1925 

KELLER  -  KRAUSE 
Miss  Martha  Keller  and  Ernest  Krause,  both  of  Brandenbiirg,  were  united  in  marriage  at 
the  German  Lutheran  Chvirch  in  Wahpeton  last  Wednesday.  The  marriage  ceremony  was  performed 
by  Eev.  Becker.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Robert  Stein  of  Brandenburg  acted  as  witnesses.  A  wedding 
dinner  was  served  at  the  Gust  Hubrig  home  on  Sunday.  The  young  couple  will  make  their  home 
on  the  Gottlieb  faom.  Both  bride  and  groom  came  to  this  commimity  from  Germany  about  a  year 
ago  and  during  this  time  have  made  a  host  of  friends  who  extend  congrattilations . 

**********  June  25,  1925 

MELLAND  -  KNDDSEN 
The  Brandvold  Church  near  Victor  was  the  scene  of  a  pretty  wedding  the  evening  of  June 
27th  when  Miss  Gertrude  Melland  became  the  bride  of  Mr.  John  Knudsen.   The  ceremony  was  per- 
formed by  Rev.  Wickman  in  the  presence  of  about  thirty  relatives  and  intimate  friends  of  the 
young  coi:5)le. 

The  bride  wore  a  gown  of  crepe  black  satin,  trimmed  with  white  silk  lace  and  carried  a 
bouquet  of  bride's  roses.   The  bridesmaids  were  Gladys  Knudsen,  sister  of  the  groom,  whose 
gown  was  of  yellow  georgette,  and  Mable  Melland,  sister  of  the  bride,  attired  In  a  gown  of 
orchid  georgette,  each  wearing  a  corsage  bouquet.  Bemice  Melland,  sister  of  the  bride, 
acted  as  flower  girl  and  was  becomingly  gowned  in  rose  colored  crepe .   The  groom  was  attend- 
ed by  his  brother,  Henry  Knudsen,  as  best  man.  Following  the  ceremony  a  reception  was  given 
in  honor  of  the  newlyweds. 

Tlie  contracting  parties  are  well  and  favorably  known.  The  bride  is  a  daughter  of  John 
Melland  and  has  grown  to  womanhood  in  the  neighborhood.   The  groom  is  an  industrious  young 
fanner,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Gabrial  Knudsen,  cind  has  rented  a  farm  just  across  the  line  in 
South  Dakota.  After  two  weeks'  honeymoon  to  the  Black  Hills,  Mr.  cind  Mrs.  Knudsen  will  be 

"at  home"  in  New  Effington. 

3. 


The  vishers  were  Howard  Knudsen,  brother  of  the  groom,  eind  Rijssell  Melland,  brother  of 
the  bride.  **********  july  2,  1925 

TISEEL  -  RUSTAD 
Announcements  were  received  here  this  week  of  the  marriage  of  Miss  Louise  M.  Tlsdel 
to  Mr.  Alfred  T.  Rustad  at  Santa  Barbara,  CA.,  on  June  19th. 

Tlie  bride  is  a  sister  of  Mrs.  W.  C.  Forman,  Jr.,  of  this  city  and  has  been  a  teacher 
in  the  Los  Angeles  Pviblic  schools  for  several  years.  She  is  known  to  a  number  of  our  read- 
ers, having  visited  here  at  intervals  for  years  past.  The  groom  is  president  of  the  Wheaton 
NationeQ.  Bank  at  Wheaton,  MN.,  and  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Rustad  will  maike  their  home  in  that  city  on 
their  return  from  the  coast  the  latter  part  of  this  month. 

**********  July  2,  1925 

DONALD  MOORE  WEDS 

Friends  of  Donald  Moore  will  be  interested  to  learn  that  he  was  married  Icist  Friday  to 
Miss  Viola  Carr  of  Nevis,  the  wedding  ceremony  taking  place  at  Walker,  MN.  Further  partic- 
ulars of  the  happy  event  are  lacking  and  will  be  printed  in  next  week's  NEWS. 

The  groom  is  a  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bert  Moore  of  Brightwood  and  is  a  popular  and  worthy 
young  man,  and  the  yoimg  bride  is  a  daughter  of  Mrs.  Ella  M.  Carr  of  Nevis,  MN. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Moore  are  expected  to  arrive  here  this  week  for  a  visit  at  the  home  of 
the  former's  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bert  Moore,  before  returning  to  Willmar  where  Donald  has 
a  position  at  the  Great  Northern  Railroad  shops. 

**********  July  9^  1925 

_  FORMER  DEPUTY  COUNTY  AUDOTOR  WEDS 

Miss  Anita  Hanson,  daughter  of  A.  B.  Hanson,  manager  of  the  Wonder  Store,  and  Mr.  Har- 
old Myhra,  former  Deputy  Couty  Auditor  and  son  of  Postmaster  E.  H.  Myhra,  of  Wahpeton,  were 
married  on  Monday  of  last  week  by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Simonsen,  Pastor  of  the  Norwegian  Lutheran 
Church,  at  his  home  in  Fergus  Falls.  They  were  unattended.  Linn  Harris  and  Lyle  Lunday, 
friends  of  Mr.  Myhra,  witnessed  the  ceremony. 

THie  bride  is  a  charming  and  refined  young  lady,  who  has  made  her  home  in  Wahpeton  since 
her  father  became  manager  of  the  Wonder  Store,  of  the  Leuthold  chain. 

Mr.  Myhra  grew  to  manhood  in  Wahpeton.  He  was  one  of  the  most  efficient  deputy  covinty 
auditors  Richland  County  has  ever  had,  and  is  a  young  man  with  a  fine  future  before  him 
whose  friends  number  all  who  know  him. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Myhra  will  make  their  future  home  in  Wahpeton  and  will  have  the  best  wishes 

of  many  friends  for  happiness  and  prosperity.     ...Richland  County  Farmer 

**********  July  9^  1925 

PETE  CAMPBEIi  BECOMES  A  BENEDICT 
A  couple  of  weeks  ago  Peter  J.  Campbell  slipped  away  to  Detroit,  MN.,  informing  his 
friends  that  he  was  going  fishing  and  he  must  have  made  a  good  catch  according  to  the  fol- 
lowing item  taken  from  the  Detroit  News . 


"Miss  Vera  Mary  Kirchner  of  this  county  and  Mr.  Peter  J.  Campbell  of  Fairmount,  ND. , 
were  united  in  maxriage  on  Monday  morning,  June  22nd,  at  the  Holy  Rosary  Church,  Father 
Ansgar  Osendorf  officiating.  Miss  Anna  Walz  acted  as  bridesmaid  and  Mr.  Thos.  Campbell  as 
brother  of  the  groom,  was  the  groom's  attendant. 

The  bride  was  dressed  in  an  ensemble  suit  of  olive  green  and  carried  a  bouquet  of  bride's 
roses  and  babies  breath.   The  bridesmaid  wore  a  gown  of  rust  crepe  and  carried  a  bouquet  of 
roses  and  babies  breath. 

Following  the  ceremony  a  wedding  breakfast  was  served  at  the  Marshall  cottage  on  Det- 
roit lake  after  which  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Can^bell  left  for  North  Dakota  on  a  week's  honeymoon  trip. 

The  bride  has  been  einployed  at  the  Marshall  cottage,  and  the  groom  is  a  farmer  near 
Fairmount.  ****♦♦***•  juiy  9,  1925 

DANDERAND  -  HAAS 

Frank  T.  Haas  of  Lidgerwood  s\irprised  many  of  his  friends  last  week  by  quietly  slipping 
out  of  town  and  going  to  Marshall,  MN.,  where,  on  Friday  morning,  July  3rd,  he  was  married 
to  Miss  Frances  Danderand,  who  was  formerly  one  of  the  teachers ,  in  the  Lidgerwood  schools . 

Miss  Catherine  Haas,  a  sister  of  the  groom,  was  the  bridesmaid  and  Roland  Danderand, 
brother  of  the  bride  was  best  man. 

After  the  ceremony,  a  wedding  breakfast  was  served  to  the  bridal  party  and  the  newly- 
weds  took  the  train  for  Duluth,  thence  the  boat  for  Toledo  euid  from  there  by  auto  for  the 
remaining  part  of  their  trip. 

The  groom  is  well  known  in  Lidgerwood  and  is  connected  with  the  Lidgerwood  Auto  S  Mach- 
ine Company.  The  bride  taught  school  here  several  years  ago  and  later  taught  in  Porto  Rico. 
The  past  year  she  taught  in  Minnesota.  After  their  wedding  trip  they  will  reside  in  Lidger- 
wood  LIDGERWOOD  MONITOR **********  july  le,  1925 

MOE  -  MOORE 

The  marriage  of  Miss  Inga  Moe  of  Lidgerwood  and  Mr.  Walter  Moore  of  Forbes,  took  place 
at  Aberdeen,  SD.,  on  Wednesday  July  1st. 

The  bride  is  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Casper  Moe  of  Lidgerwood.   She  attended  the 
school  in  this  city  and  since  graduating  from  the  high  school  has  been  teaching  school  and 
taught  several  years  at  Forbes.   The  groom  is  a  grain  buyer  at  Forbes  where  they  will  reside. 

********** 
LIDGERWOOD  MONITOR July  16 ,  1925 

FACTOR  -  SCHERF 
The  marriage  of  Miss  Alvina  E.  Factor  of  Lidgerwood  and  Mr.  Leo  Scherf  of  Ada,  MN., 
took  place  in  Wahpeton  on  July  3rd,  Judge  Van  Amam  officiating.  H.  F.  Jahoda  was  best  man 
and  Miss  Mary  Factor,  sister  of  the  bride  was  bridesmaid. 

The  bride  is  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Factor.   For  the  past  few  years  she  has 
been  engaged  in  bank  work.   The  groom  is  cashier  of  a  bank  at  Ada,  MN.,  where  they  will 
make  their  futvure  home.  ********** 
LIDGEJHOOD  MONITOR Jlily  16,  1925 


5. 


MOORZ  -  CARR 

The  following  write-up  of  the  wedding  of  Donald  Moore,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bert  Moore 
of  Brightwood  and  Miss  Viola  Carr  of  Nevis  is  taJcen  from  the  Nevis  News: 

At  one  time  the  Moore  family  lived  in  Nevis  and  at  that  time  the  Carr  family  and  that 
of  the  Moores  were  good  friends.   Then  started  a  little  romance  which  ended  in  the  marriage 
of  one  of  the  Moore  children  with  one  of  the  Carr  girls. 

So  Donald  began  to  play  his  court  and  found  favor  in  the  eyes  of  Miss  Carr.  Mr.  Moore 
and  Miss  Carr  motored  to  Walker  Friday  on  the  day  before  Independence  Day  and  were  married 
at  9  PM  in  that  town  by  Rev.  Jewell.  The  bride  was  dressed  in  rose  Canton  crepe  and  the 
frock  was  trimmed  with  gold  lace  and  she  looked  like  a  demure  little  rose  too.   The  brides- 
maid was  attired  in  Canton  crepe  emd  the  frock  was  trimmed  in  Spanish  lace.  The  name  of  the 
bride's  maid  was  Aileen  Moore.  If  any  of  the  girls  are  interested  in  what  the  groom  wore  it 
was  a  grey  suit  and  his  attendant  was  Theordore  Carr. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Moore,  Miss  Moore,  Mr.  Voeltz  and  Mr.  Ralph  Moore  left  Wednesday  morning 
for  a  trip  through  Itasca  State  Park.   From  there  they  went  to  Bemidji  where  they  were  enter- 
tained at  the  home  of  Mr.  Moore's  aunt,  Mrs.  Einerick  Rosengreen.   The  rest  of  the  party  left 
for  Detroit  Sunday  morning. 

Though  he  has  not  resided  in  Nevis  for  several  years,  Mr.  Moore  has  mciny  friends  here- 
abouts and  Miss  Carr  was  a  very  well  liked  young  lady. 

**********  July  16,  1925 

BENOIT  -  BERGMAN 

Two  prominent  yoving  people  of  Wahpeton  were  united  in  marriage  early  Monday  morning  by 
the  Rev.  A.  Jande  at  St.  Adalbert's  Catholic  Church  when  Miss  Lillian  Bergman,  daughter  of 
Mayor  and  Mrs.  August  Bergman,  became  the  bride  of  Laurent  Benoit.   Low  mass  was  said  at 
6  AM  that  morning. 

The  bride  wore  a  charming  gown  of  Golden  hues  centarita,  with  accessories  to  match. 
Her  colonial  bouquet  was  of  pink  and  white  shower  roses.   The  bridesmaid  was  her  cousin.  Miss 
Cecile  Mcinikowske  of  Minneapolis,  who  wore  a  gown  of  tan  crepe  de  chine,  and  carried  carna- 
tions and  lilies  of  the  valley.  The  bridegroom  was  attended  by  the  bride's  brother,  William. 

The  guests  consiting  of  the  immediate  family  and  a  few  relatives  were  served  to  a  three 
course  breakfast  at  the  Bergman  home.  Misses  Shirley  Ellis  and  Marcella  Huber,  friends  of  the 
bride,  serving.   The  house  was  prettily  decorated  in  a  color  scheme  of  pink  aind  white. 

The  bride  has  a  wide  acquaintance  in  this  section,  having  lived  here  a  long  time  during 
which  she  had  made  many  friends.   The  groom  has  no  relatives  in  this  part  of  the  country  but 
is  well  known  here.  He  came  here  several  years  ago  and  later  bought  a  half  interest  in  the 
Variety  Store,  one  of  Wcihpeton's  leading  business  houses,  which  he  ran  in  partnership  with 
the  womcin  whom  he  was  later  to  marry. 

They  will  continue  to  make  their  home  in  Wahpeton  and  will  return  In  about  two  weeks 

from  a  honeymoon  touring  trip.         ....WAHPETON  GLOBE . 

**********  July  23,  1925 


BRADY  -  WOOD 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  W.  S.  Brady  have  sent  out  announcements  of  the  marriage  of  their  daugh- 
ter, Vesta  Loreene,  to  Floyd  Wood  which  was  solemnized  at  Eugene,  OR,  on  Saturday,  July 
25th.  They  will  be  at  home  at  547  Washington  St.,  Eugene,  Oregon  after  August  15th. 

Ihe  bride  graduated  from  the  high  school  here  and  taught  school  in  the  western  part 
of  the  state  the  past  year.  Her  nany  friends  join  in  wishing  her  much  happiness  through 
wedded  life.  **********  August  6,  1925 

MEYER  -  HARDIE 
Jacob  Meyer  and  Miss  Ida  Hardie  were  united  in  marriage  on  Tuesday  morning  July  28th, 
by  Rev.  Father  Bierens  at  St.  Anthonys  Rectory. 

TSie  young  cox^ile  have  many  friends  who  extend  congratulations. 

**********  August  6,  1925 

Word  has  been  received  from  Canada  of  the  marriage  of  Lillian  Codner,  daughter  of  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  G.  L.  Codner  of  North  Battleford,  Sask.,  to  Heirold  Bemdt,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
William  Bemdt  of  Radisson,  Sask.,  on  July  27th  at  Saskatoon.  The  bride  was  a  teacher, 
having  taught  in  both  the  North  Battleford  and  Radisson  districts.   The  young  couple  intend 
to  make  their  home  on  a  farm  near  Radisson. 

**********  August  13,  1925 

MISS  ROSE  KERN  AND  EDWARD  WACHA  MARRY 

A  quiet  wedding  was  solemnized  on  Tuesday  evening  at  8  PM  by  the  Rev.  Father  Jande  of 
St.  Adalbert's  Catholic  Church  at  Wahpeton,  when  Miss  Rose  Kern  and  Mr.  Edward  Wacha  were 
vinited-  in  matrimony.   Their  attendents  were  the  bride's  sister,  Mrs.  George  Saupe,  and  her 
husband. 

Miss  Kern's  parents  reside  in  Lidgerwood,  but  she  has  made  her  home  for  a  number  of 
years  with  her  grandmother,  Mrs.  Saible.   She  has  been  employed  at  the  office  of  Forbes, 
Lounsbury  and  Forbes,  attorneys,  and  will  continue  her  work  there.  Mr.  Wacha,  who  is  a 
brother  of  Mrs.  Leo  Novetske,  is  also  from  Lidgerwood,  but  has  been  employed  in  Wahpeton 
as  carpenter  for  several  years. 

The  bride  wore  a  charming  ensemble  of  gray  silk  with  a  hat  in  the  new  pansy  shade. 
Her  corsage  was  of  pink  rosebuds.   Following  the  ceremony  tlie  yoxong  couple  left  for  the 
Twin  cities,  where  they  will  spend  their  honeymoon.   Upon  their  return  they  will  make  their 
home  temporarily,  at  least,  with  her  sister,  Mrs.  Saupe.   Another  sister.  Miss  Agnes  Kern, 
a  nurse  at  the  Breckenridge  Hospital,  was  also  present  at  the  wedding. 

Miss  Kern  is  the  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Joe  Kern,  former  residents  of  this  city. 
Hankinson  friends  extend  congratulations . 

**********  August  20,  1925 


7. 


Mr.  and  Mrs.  W.  H.  Scribner  and  family  left  last  Satvirday  for  a  visit  with  relatives 
at  Onamia,  returning  home  Monday.  While  there  they  attended  the  wedding  of  Mrs.  Scribner 's 
sister,  Miss  Bethel  Warren  to  John  Mittag,  which  occured  at  the  bride's  home  on  Sunday  after- 
noon. The  newly  married  couple  will  make  their  home  at  Onamia  where  the  groom  is  engaged  in 

the  bakery  business. 

**********  August  20,  1925 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  McTigue  of  Onamia,  MN.,  arrived  Tuesday  for  a  few  days  visit  at  the 
home  of  the  latter 's  sister,  Mrs.  W.  H.  Scribner.  Mr.  eind  Mrs.  McTigue  were  recently  marr- 
ied at  Onamia  and  included  Hankinson  in  their  Honeymoon  trip.  They  have  been  to  Canada  and 
have  traveled  the  northern  part  of  Minnesota. 

**********  August  27,  1925 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Earl  Kiel  of  Minneapolis  arrived  Wednesday  evening  of  last  week  for  a 
visit  at  the  home  of  the  former's  parents,  Mr.  cind  Mrs.  Robert  Kiel.   Mr.  and  Mrs.  Kiel  were 
married  in  May  and  had  kept  their  marriage  a  secret  from  relatives  and  friends  here  until 
recently.   Mrs.  Kiel  was  formerly  Miss  Maude  Rose  of  St.  Paxil. 

**********  September  3,  1925 

MARIK  -  GRIEPENTRDG 
Rev.  Jos.  F.  Studnicka,  pastor  of  St.  Philip's  Church,  performed  the  ceremony  which 
united  in  marriage,  Miss  Mable  Marik  of  Wahpeton  and  Alvin  Griepentrog  of  Great  Bend  on 
Tuesday  afternoon  at  5  PM.  Miss  Leona  Dmbreit  of  Great  Bend  was  bridesmaid  and  Peter  DeFea 
of  this  city,  acted  as  best  man. 

The  bride  is  the  charming  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Joe  Marik  of  Wahpeton.   The  groom 
is  well  known  throughout  this  community,  being  the  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  August  Griepentrog  of 
Great  Bend.  His  parents  were  among  the  early  settlers  of  Richland  Coxmty  and  until  recently 
they  resided  on  their  farm  near  Great  Bend.   They  moved  into  Great  Bend  and  Alvin  has  been 
working  the  farm  since  they  moved.   The  yovmg  couple  will  make  their  home  on  the  farm. 
They  have  the  congratulations  of  the  entire  community. 

**********  September  10,  1925 

DAN  CDPID  BUSY 
Spears  Three  Couples  with  His  Deadly  Weapon 
LAST  WEEK  WAS  A  BUSY  ONE  IN  THE  MARRIAGE  MART  IN  THIS  COMMUNITY 

MARTIN  -  GEEESKE 
At  6  AM  Monday  morning,  in  the  presence  of  immediate  relatives  and  friends,  the 
ceremony  which  united  for  life.  Miss  Nellie  Martin  of  this  city,  and  Wallace  Gereske  of 
Stiles,  was  performed  by  Rev.  Joseph  F.  Studnicka  at  St.  Philip's  Church.  The  bride  was 
prettily  gowned  and  carried  a  beautiful  bouquet  of  roses.   Miss  Victoria  Korch  of  Geneseo, 
was  bridesmaid. 

The  groom  was  attended  by  Leonard  Machovlez  of  Geneseo. 


Both  the  bride  and  groom  are  well  known  throughout  this  community,  the  bride  navang 
grown  to  womanhood  here.  She  is  the  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Willie  Martin.  Her  mother 
died  when  she  was  but  a  child  and  has  since  made  her  home  with  her  grandparents,  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Herman  Budack  of  this  city.   The  groom  is  the  youngest  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Joe  Gerezek 
who  reside  near  Stiles,  and  heis  been  engaged  in  farming  north  of  Stiles.  The  young  couple 
will  make  their  home  on  the  farm. 

They  have  the  congratulations  and  best  wishes  of  the  comnunity. 

**********  September  17,  1925 

MUEHLER  -  VrCIXPBECHT 

A  very  pretty  wedding  occured  at  the  German  Lutheran  QiTirch  on  Thursday  afternoon 
of  last  week  when  Miss  Theresa  Muehler  of  Brightwood  Township,  and  Edward  Willprecht  of  Lid- 
gerwood,  were  united  in  marriage.   Rev.  J.  P.  Klausler  performed  the  ceremony,  in  the  presence 
of  almost  two  hundred  relatives  and  friends.   The  bride  was  attired  in  a  beautiful  dress  of 
white  flat  crepe  and  wore  a  veil  of  the  same  color.  She  carried  a  botiquet  of  roses. 

Miss  Anna  Bohn,  of  Great  Bend,  a  covusin  of  the  bride  and  Miss  Clara  Willbrecht,  cousin 
of  the  groom,  were  bridesmaids.   The  groom  was  attended  by  his  cousin,  Herman  Willprecht 
and  Robert  Muehler,  brother  of  the  bride. 

The  wedding  march  was  played  by  Miss  Ruth  Pribbemow.   After  the  ceremony  the  bridal 
pair  retired  to  the  home  of  the  bride's  parents  in  Brightwood  where  a  wedding  siipper  was 
served  at  5  PM  to  about  seventy-five  relatives  and  friends. 

'She   bride  is  a  popular  yoxmg  lady  of  Brightwood,  having  grown  to  maidenhood  there. 
She  is  the  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Gust  Muehler. 

The  groom  is  the  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Willprecht  of  Lidgerwood.  He  Is  a  man  of 
sterling  quality.   The  happy  couple  will  make  their  home  on  the  groom's  farm  near  Lidgerwood. 

The  NEWS  joins  with  their  many  friends  in  extending  congratulations . 

**********  September  17,  1925 

GOWIN  -  HARDY 

The  marriage  of  Miss  Opal  L.  Gowin  of  Greendale  to  Mr.  Philip  Hardy  of  Falrmount  was 
solemnized  by  County  Judge  VanAmam  at  his  office  in  Wahpeton  on  Tuesday,  Sept.  8th.  The 
young  people  are  well  known  in  the  neighborhood  in  which  they  have  resided  for  years  and 
have  the  congratulations  and  best  wishes  of  a  host  of  friends. 

**********  September  17,  1925 

GEEAT  BEND.... On  Friday,  Sept.  4th,  at  2  o'clock  occured  the  wedding  of  Mr.  George 
Schulth  and  Rebecca  Stoltenow  at  the  home  of  the  bride's  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Carl  Stolte- 
now  near  Great  Bend,  Rev.  Emil  Mueller,  pastor  of  the  Evangelical  Church  officiating.   Only 
the  nearest  relatives  and  the  Wm.  Gollnick  faonily  with  whom  the  groom  made  his  home  for  a 
number  of  years,  being  present  for  the  occasion.   The  young  couple  were  bom  and  raised  in 
this  neighborhood  and  are  held  in  highest  regard;  they  have  gone  to  housekeeping  on  the 
Frank  J.  Popp  farm  west  of  Great  Bend.   The  well  wishes  of  a  host  of  friends  go  with  the 
happy  cot5>le.  **********  September  17,  1925 


LIDGERWOOD  MONITOR ^.^^  ^^^^  _  ^^^  ^^^^^ 

Miss  Mary  Biaha  and  Mr.  Alvin  Korbel,  both  of  this  city,  were  \mited  in  marriage  at 
St.  John's  Church  on  Tuesday,  Sept.  8th,  Rev.  Turek  officiating. 

The  bride  came  to  this  country  a  few  years  ago  and  has  made  her  home  here  since.  The 
groom  is  a  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Casper  Korbel  and  grew  to  manhood  in  our  midst.  He  graduated 
from  the  high  school  in  this  city  two  years  ago  and  has  been  engaged  as  school  teacher  since 
and  will  teach  in  Geneseo  this  year. 

On  Tuesday  evening  they  gave  a  wedding  dance  at  the  Bohemian  Hall.   They  will  reside 
at  Geneseo  where  he  will  theach  this  year. 

*********  *  September  17,  1925 

OLBERG  -  EGGEN 
A  very  pretty  wedding  took  place  Satxirday,  Sept.  12th  at  3  o'clock  in  the  afternoon 
at  Scandia  Church  at  which  time  Miss  Mabel  Olberg  became  the  bride  of  Mr.  Peter  Eggen. 

To  the  strains  of  "Lohengrim's  Bridal  Chorus"  the  wedding  procession  entered  the 
church.   It  was  led  by  Miss  Esther  Eggen,  bridesmaid  and  followed  by  Miss  Rachel  Sather, 
maid  of  honor.   The  groom  was  escorted  by  Clifford  Sather,  best  man.   Little  "Dimples" 
Opsal  acted  as  flower  girl.   The  bride  was  given  away  by  her  sister  Myrtle  Olberg  and  who 
also  sang  "0  Promise  Me"  accompanied  by  Mrs.  Rev.  Iverson  at  the  organ. 

The  ceremony  was  then  performed.   A  few  appropriate  remarks  were  given  by  Rev.  Iver- 
son and  the  Nuptial  Vows  were  pronounced  by  Rev.  Morris  Eggen,  brother  of  the  groom. 

**********  September  24,  1925 

GOETTE  -  HEUreCKE 
The  marriage  of  Miss  Augusta  Goette  and  Mr.  Henry  Heinecke  was  solemnized  on  Friday, 
Sept.  11th,  at  Sisseton  in  the  presence  of  a  few  friends  and  relatives.   Rev.  Evans  perform- 
ing the  ceremony.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Robert  Oletzke  were  the  attending  witnesses. 

The  bride  is  the  daughter  of  our  old  friend  Mr.  Carl  Goette,  and  has  grown  to  woman- 
hood in  this  locality  where  she  is  known  and  admired  by  hosts  of  friends.   The  groom  is  a 
prosperous  young  farmer  of  Richville,  MN.,  and  the  happy  couple  left  Tuesday  for  that  place 
to  make  their  future  home,  followed  by  the  best  wishes  of  all.   The  RECORD  extends  congrat- 
ulations.        EFFINGTON  RECORD.... 

**********  September  24,  1925 

MISS  JESSIE  KULBERG  TO  BE  MARRIED 
The  following  is  taken  from  the  Sioux  City  Journal  of  recent  date  and  will  be  of 
considerable  interest  to  our  readers,  in  that  it  relates  to  one  of  our  most  charming  young 

ladies,  very  well  known  and  with  many  friends  in  this  city 

"Mr.  and  Mrs.  I.  Kulberg  of  Hsmkinson,  ND.,  formerly  of  Minneapolis,  announced  the 
engagement  of  their  daughter,  Jessie,  to  Jack  Magilvesky  of  Sioux  CLty,  Iowa.   The  wedding 
will  take  place  on  October  18th.   Miss  Kulberg  is  now  visiting  here  as  the  guest  of  her 
sister,  Mrs.  M.  J.  Shapiro,  307  Busch  Terrace,  who  will  entertain  at  mah  jong  tea  Tuesday 

afternoon  in  her  honor."  ***^^^^^^^  ^,_    o.««.. 

**********  October  8,  1925 

10. 


LIDGEEWOOD  BOY  WILL  BE  MARRIED  NEXT  FEBROARy 

•She   engagement  of  Miss  Carmen  Bell,  6330  Primrose  Avenue,  Hollywood,  CA.,  to  James 
Kuchynka,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Gtist  Kutchynka  of  Lidgerood,  was  annotmced  recently  at  a 
pre-nv^jtial  limcheon  in  honor  of  Miss  Bell,  given  by  Miss  Lucille  Caruthers  of  Hollywood. 

Ten  young  lady  friends  of  the  bride-to-be  were  the  guests,  and  music  and  dancing  were 
enjoyed,  following  the  limcheon. 

Mr.  Kuchnyka,  who  went  to  California  about  a  year  ago,  is  employed  at  his  carpentry 
trade  and  has  been  in  the  enjjloy  of  the  bride's  father,  a  contractor,  for  some  months.  His 
father.  Gust  Kuchynka  of  Lidgerood,  left  this  week  to  work  in  California,  during  the  winter, 
and  will  be  at  his  son's  wedding  in  February. 

**********  October  8,  1925 

Miss  Veronica  Bernard  and  Arlie  Schultz  of  Great  Bend,  were  married  at  the  St.  Philip'; 
Parish  House  on  Ihursday  afternoon,  Oct.  8th,  at  5  PM.   Rev.  Fr.  Studnicka  performed  the 
ceremony.   These  yoving  people  are  well  known  in  Great  Bend,  and  their  many  friends  extend 
congratulations.  **********  October  8,  1925 

WAHL  -  HAJNY 

laist  Thursday,  Vlady  Hajny  and  Miss  Claxa  Wahl,  both  well  known  in  this  city,  quiet- 
ly slipped  out  of  town  and  went  to  Wahpeton,  where  they  were  married,  much  to  the  surprise 
of  many  of  their  friends.   They  are  now  keeping  hotise  in  this  city  and  Vlady  is  trimming 
steaks  and  roasts  as  xisual  at  the  Ercink  market. 

They   have  many  friends  who  wish  them  the  best  for  their  future. 
—  **********  October  8,  1925 

BERNARD  -  SCHULTZ 

Raymond  Schultz,  Angela  Bernard,  Arlie  Schultz  and  Rose  Bernard  motored  to  Hankin- 
son  Thursday  where  the  latter  people  were  quietly  married  at  5  PM  at  the  Catholic  Parsonage 
by  Rev.  Studnicka. 

The  bride  wore  a  tan  silk  crepe  dress  carrying  an  arm  bouquet  of  pink  and  white  car- 
nations. Her  sister.  Miss  Angela,  was  the  maid  of  honor,  Eind  was  gowned  in  Copenhagen  blue 
flat  crepe  trimmed  with  silver  lace,  also  carrying  carnations. 

The  groom  was  attended  by  his  brother,  Raymond  Schultz.   After  the  ceremony  the  happy 
couple  left  from  Fairmount  on  the  evening  train  for  a  short  trip  to  St.  Cloud  and  Paynesville 
MN.,  returning  on  Sunday  evening. 

They  plan  to  live  on  the  farm  where  Ed.  Loll  used  to  live  and  we  extend  our  congrat- 
ulations and  best  wishes  for  a  very  happy  married  life.   GREAT  BEND  -  BRANDENBURG.... 

**********  October  15,  1925 

A  marriage  license  last  week  was  issued  by  Judge  George  Van  Amam  to  Fred  Kriz  and 
Miss  Bessie  Podliska  of  Lidgerwood.   The  bride  is  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Podliska,  old 
and  well  respected  residents  of  the  Lidgerwood  vicinity. 

**********  October  15,  1925 


11, 


Dan  CXipid  Was  A  Busy  Young  Man  -  Four  Weddings  Were  Celebrated  Last  Week  -  Rivals  J\me  Record 

+  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  + 
MAGILNER  -  KDLBERG 
Miss  Jessie  Kulberg,  daughter  of  Mr.  eind  Mrs.  L.  Kulberg  of  this  city,  and  Mr.  Jack 
Magilner,  were  married  last  Simday,  October  19th  at  the  home  of  the  groom's  parents  in  Sioux 
City,  lA.   The  Jewish  ceremony  was  used  at  the  marriage. 

The  bride  was  beautifully  gowned  in  an   orchid  trimmed  taffeta  dress,  trimmed  in  silver 
and  wore  a  veil  trimmed  in  lace.  She  carried  a  large  bouquet  of  pink  roses.  The  matron  of 
honor,  Mrs.  M.  J.  Shapiro  of  Minneapolis,  the  bride's  sister,  wore  a  powdered  blue  georgette 
crepe  trimmed  in  lace  and  carried  a  bouquet  of  yellow  roses.   The  groom  wore  a  black  tuxedo 
suit. 

Mrs.  I.  Kulberg,  mother  of  the  bride  was  gowned  in  a  black  satin  dress,  embroidered  in 
wool.   Mrs.  Magilner  wore  a  black  satin  dress,  trimmed _in  Georgette  crepe  beaded  in  blue. 

After  the  ceremony  the  goom's  parents  served  a  sunjituous  dinner  to  seventy-five  guests 
Their  home  was  profusely  decorated  in  pink  and  yellow  roses  and  this  color  scheme  was  carried 
out  in  the  table  decorations. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Magilner  left  Monday  on  a  wedding  trip  to  Omaha,  going  from  there  to  Can- 
ada and  returning  via  Minneapolis.   They  will  return  to  Hankinson  for  a  visit  at  the  I.  Kul- 
berg home  until  Mr.  Magilner  has  definitely  decided  upon  his  future  bxosiness  endeavors. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  I.  Kulberg  of  Hankinson  were  present  at  the  wedding  ceremony.   The  bride 
is  very  well  known  in  HajiJcinson  and  has  won  a  miiltitude  of  friends  by  her  many  beautiful  qual 
ities  and  gracious  manner.   The  heartiest  of  congratiilations  is  extended  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Mag- 
ilner by  the  people  of  HanJcinson. 

**********  October  22,  1925 

KUNERT  -  WEBB 
Announcements  were  received  last  week  of  the  wedding  of  Harry  F.  Kxmert,  son  of  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Paul  Kunert,  of  this  city,  and  Miss  Viola  Webb  of  Page,  ND. ,  on  Monday,  Oct.  12th, 
at  Fargo.   The  newly  married  couple  will  make  their  home  at  Page  where  the  groom  has  a  pos- 
ition in  a  drug  store.  Harry  Kunert  is  a  Hankinson  boy,  was  raised  in  this  city,  graduated 
from  the  Hankinson  high  school.  He  attended  the  ND.  A.C.  at  Fargo,  where  he  gradviated  from 
the  pharmaceutical  department.  He  is  a  splendid  yovmg  man  with  many  personal  friends  here 
who  extend  congratvilations .   The  bride  is  a  resident  of  Page  and  has  no  acquaintances  in 
Hankinson.  **********  October  22,  1925 

NELSON  -  ABBE 
Stealing  a  march  on  their  friends,  Mr.  Roy  H.  Nelson  and  Miss  Esther  Abbe  of  Owatonna, 
MN.,  were  quietly  maxried  at  Wcihpeton  last  Saturday.   They  have  retiimed  to  Hankinson  and 
are  living  at  the  Hankinson  Nursery  Co.,  "farm.  Mr.  Nelson  is  the  superintendent  of  the  nur- 
seiY  and  has  been  largely  instrumental  in  building  the  splendid  business  enjoyed  by  that 
concern.   The  bride  was  a  stenographer  in  the  employ  of  the  Hankinson  Nursery  and  later  was 
employed  in  the  nursery  at  Owatonna.   Both  bride  and  groom  are  very  well  and  favorably  known 

12. 


in  this  city  and  have  many  friends  who  extend  congratulations. 

**********  October  22,  1925 

MITTAG  -  HAGLIN 

Miss  Elizabeth  Mittag,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Herman  Mittag  of  this  city,  and  Clar- 
ence Haglin,  were  married  in  Bralnerd,  MN.,  last  Saturday,  October  17th.  The  only  relative 
present  at  the  ceremony  was  a  sister  of  the  bride,  Miss  Anna  Mittag,  who  is  employed  in  Brai- 
nerd.  The  bride  was  tastily  attired  in  a  blue  dress  with  hat  to  match. 

After  the  ceremony  the  happy  cov5>le  left  on  a  wedding  trip  to  Fargo  and  will  also 
visit  the  bride's  parents  in  this  city,  before  returning  to  Brainerd  where  Mr.  Haglin  conduct 
a  garage,  and  where  they  will  make  their  home. 

Their  many  friends  join  in  wishing  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Haglin  much  joy  through  life. 

**********  October  22,  1925 

Fred  Kriz  and  Miss  Bessie  Podliska  of  Lidgerwood  were  married  Wednesday,  in  that  city. 
One  of  the  pleasing  features  of  the  occasion  was  a  free  dance  given  to  all  guests  that  even- 
jjjg^  **********  October  22,  1925 

CHEAT  BEND  (Too  late  for  last  week...)  Last  week,  Wednesday,  Rudy  Beling  and  Miss 
Linda  Ambach  motored  to  Wahpeton  where  they  were  married  at  the  Lutheran  Parsonage  by  Rev. 
Becker.  Madella  Popp  was  the  bridesmaid  and  Herbert  Beling  the  bestman.  After  the  ceremony 
they  left  on  a  trip  to  Minneapolis.   They  will  make  their  home  in  Great  Bend  where  Mr.  Belin< 
is  connected  with  his  father's  hardware  business. 

Their  many  friends  wish  them  much  success  and  happiness. 
"^  **********  October  22,  1925 

BROWN  -  HENTZ 

Miss  Alice  Brown,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  A.  H.  Brown  of  this  city,  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Mr.  Peter  Hentz,  at  the  Methodist  parsonage,  Minneapolis,  Rev.  Chas.  Fox  Davies 
performing  the  ceremony.   The  wedding  was  consumated  on  Tuesday,  October  20th.  The  bride 
was  beautifully  gowned  in  golden  brown  satin  faced  canton,  with  mink  trimming  and  hat  to 
match. 

After  a  b^ief  wedding  trip  to  the  Twin  Cities  the  happy  cov^ile  well  be  at  home  to 
their  many  friends  on  the  Peter  Hentz  farm. 

Both  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Hentz  have  made  this  community  their  home  for  many  years.   The 
bride  graduated  from  the  high  school  and  has  taught  school  for  the  past  four  years.   Their 
friends  unite  in  wishing  them  all  the  joy,  with  none  of  the  sorrows,  of  life. 

**********  October  29,  1925 

MISS  LADRA  MILBRANDT  and  JOHN  KURTH  MARRIED 
Miss  Laura  Milbrandt  of  Hankinson  and  John  Kurth  were  married  last  Thursday  after- 
noon, October  22nd,  at  the  home  of  the  groom's  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Henry  Kurth,  Plainview, 
MN.   They  departed  that  afternoon  for  the  TVrin  Cities  and  are  at  present  visiting  relatives 

in  Hankinson. 

The  bride  is  a  daughter  of  Miss  Anna  Milbrandt  of  this  city,  and  is  very  well  and 

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favorably  kncawn,  having  a  host  of  friends  who  rejoice  over  tme  nappy  event. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Kurth,  will  remain  in  Hankinson  until  Nov.  3rd,  when  they  will 
leave  for  their  home  near  Plainview.   Mr.  Kurth  is  engaged  in  fanning  near  that  town. 

**********  October  29,  1925 

NEW  EFFINGTON....The  marriage  of  Miss  May  Hunter  and  Mr.  Walter  Johnson  took  place 
at  Wahpeton,  ND.,  on  Thursday  of  last  week.  The  bride  is  the  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Al 
Hunter  and  is  a  yo\mg  lady  of  charming  personality  and  many  accomplishments.  The  groom 
is  a  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  August  Johnson  and  a  man  of  sterling  qualities.  They  will  go 
to  hoxisekeeping  for  the  present  with  the  groom's  mother  and  family. 

**********  October  29,  1925 

Miss  Francis  Nelson,  who  formerly  lived  at  the  nursery,  and  will  be  remembered  by 
a  great  many  people,  was  married  on  Sept.  19th,  to  Alvin  A.  DuVal  at  Minneapolis. 

**********  November  5,  1925 

Loddie  Hrdlicka  of  Minneapolis,  has  been  in  this  vicinity  for  the  past  week  visit- 
ing relatives  and  friends,  cind  enjoying  his  honeymoon.  Mr.  Hrdlicka  was  married  last  week 
but  we  have  been  unable  to  learn  the  name  of  the  bride,  who  is  a  resident  of  Minneapolis. 
Mr.  Hrdlicka  was  the  propretor  of  a  meat  market  in  Han]d.nson  and  Mantador  a  number  of  years 
ago.  **********  November  5,  1925 

ZIETLOW  -  LOLL 

Last  Thursday,  Miss  Gertrude  Zietlow  eind  Charles  Loll  of  Great  Bend,  were  united 
in  marriage  at  the  courthouse  by  Judge  Van  Amam.   The  young  couple  will  live  over  the 
Lubenow  store  in  Great  Bend. 

Mr.  Loll  is  en^jloyed  in  the  A.  C.  Lubenow  store.   Mrs.  Loll  is  a  daughter  of  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Berthold  Zietlow,  oiving  north  of  Great  Bend.  She  has  lived  in  this  community 
all  her  life  and  has  a  multitude  of  friends  who  rejoice  over  the  union  of  this  estimable 
young  couple .  The  community  extends  congratulations . 
GREAT  BEND  COLUMN  **********  November  5,  1925 

Newlyweds  are  always  fair  game  for  the  practical  joker  but  the  superintendent  of  the 
Ward  County  (N.D.)  poor  farm  was  rather  amazed  recently  when  a  well  dressed  young  couple 
drove  up  in  a  new  coupe  and  asked  for  rooms.  They  were  looking  for  a  nice  quiet  place  in 
which  to  spend  their  honeymoon  and  "a  nice  big  summer  home  south  of  Minot,  with  fine  big, 
light,  airy  rooms,  running  water,  cheap  board,  and  modem  in  every  way"  had  been  recomm- 
ended to  them.  ^^^^^^^j.^j.  ,-   ,«^,- 

**********  November  5,  1925 

MANTADOR  GIRL  MARRIED 

Miss  Priscilla  Schlener  of  Mantador  and  Mr.  Nick  Vienenstocker  of  Hunger,  ND. ,  were 
married  Monday  at  the  Mantador  Catholic  Church  by  Rev.  Fr.  H.  Wilkes.  After  a  brief  honey- 
moon the  young  coi^ple  will  return  to  Mantador  for  a  visit  at  the  home  of  the  bride's  par- 
ents .   The  bride  was  bom  and  raised  near  Mantador  and  has  a  multitude  of  friends  in  that 
vicinity  who  know  and  respect  her,  and  extend  congratulations. 

The  groom  is  a  stranger  in  that  community  but  has  a  very  pleasing  personality  and 

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his  friends  of  recent  acquisition  are  assured  that  he  is  a  splendid  young  man  of  many 
sterling  qualities. 

The  bride  wore  a  lavender  georgette  gown  with  silver  lace  trimming,  and  carried  a 
bouquet  of  white  carnations.  She  was  attended  by  Miss  Bessie  Babitchka,  who  wore  an  arc- 
ide  satin  crepe  dress  and  carried  a  bouquet  of  white  carnations .  The  groom  was  attended 
by  the  cousin  of  the  bride,  Victor  Kath. 

After  the  ceremony  a  wedding  dinner  was  served  at  the  home  of  the  bride's  parents 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Frank  Schlener,  Sr.,  only  relatives  being  present.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  F.  Schlener 
and  family  of  this  city  attended  the  wedding.  Mr.  Schlener  is  a  brother  of  the  bride. 

**********  November  12,  1925 

GAULKE  -  LUBENOW 

GREAT  BEND A.  L.  Lxibenow  very  quietly  left  for  Bismarck  the  fore  part  of  last  week 

where  he  was  married  to  Miss  Lette  Gaulke,  who  was  a  stenographer  at  the  Bismarck  Hosp- 
ital before  her  marriage  to  Mr.  Lubenow. 

Meanwhile  Mrs.  Robert  Weiss,  sister  of  Mr.  Lubenow,  had  not  been  idle,  and  when 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  A,  C.  Lubenow  arrived  in  Great  Bend  on  Wednesday  afternoon,  Mrs.  Weiss,  with 
the  able  assistance  of  Miss  Tillie  Hoffman  and  Miss  Angela  Bezmard  had  prepared  a  supper 
at  the  A.  C.  Lubenow  home. 

Amont  the  quests  were  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Alfred  Lubenow,  Mr.  and  Mrs.- August  Bohn,  the 
Weiss  family.  Art  Sievert  and  children  and  Rev.  Muehler 

The  commvinity  extends  their  heartiest  congratulations. 

**********  November  12,  1925 

GREAT  BEND A  siirprise  shower  was  held  at  the  Herman  Gehler  home  on  Monday  evening,  in 

con^jliment  to  their  daughter,  Lena,  whose  marriage  to  Walter  Fenske  of  Raymond,  MN.,  takes 
place  Thursday  afternoon  at  the  Lutheran  Church  in  Great  Bend,  the  Rev.  T.  Hinck  officiat- 

^9-  **********  November  12,  1925 

POPULAR  YOUNG  COUPLE  V7ED 
Miss  Catherine  Green  and  M.  S.  Aker  Married  Wednesday  Evening 

Wednesday  evening,  October  18th,  at  7  PM,  Miss  Catherine  Lois  Green  became  the  bride 
of  Mr.  Maurice  Sanford  Aker.   After  the  marriage  vows  were  solemnized  by  Rev.  Jos.  Studnlcka 
the  happy  young  couple  went  to  the  home  of  the  bride's  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Green, 
where  a  reception  was  given.   Just  the  immediate  relatives  were  present. 

Miss  Everetta  Green,  as  maid  of  honor,  wore  a  pink  ombre  crepe  gown  and  carried  an 
cirm  bouquet  of  Ward  roses  and  violets.   Mr.  Harold  Murphy  attended  Mr.  Aker  as  bestman. 

"nie.   bride  wore  a  gown  of  brown  cut  velvet  with  hat  and  shoes  to  match.  Her  shower 
bouquet  was  of  bride ' s  roses  and  white  button  chrysanthemums . 

The  dining  room  was  prettily  decorated  in  autumn  shades.   The  bride  is  one  of  Hank- 
inson's  most  accomplished  and  popular  young  ladies.   She  has  grown  to  womanhood  in  our  midst 
and  is  a  favorite  with  all.   The  groom  is  the  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Aker,  who  reside  at 
Baker,  ND.  A  rising  young  attorney  and  one  of  our  most  highly  respected  citizens.  He  is 

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practicing  law  in  partnership  with  Mr.  Murphy. 

After  a  brief  wedding  trip  the  yoimg  coi5)le  will  return  to  HanMnson  to  make  their 
future  home  cind  the  KEWS  ertends  heartiest  congratulations  and  best  wishes  for  a  long  iind 
happy  wedded  life. 

Out  of  town  guests  at  the  wedding  were:  Mrs.  H.  H.  Budde,  of  Minneapolis;  Mrs.  E. 
L.  Green  of  So.  St.  Pavil;  and  Magina  McCloskey  of  Minneapolis. 

**********  November  19,  1925 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Nick  Schuster  attended  the  wedding  of  a  cousin  of  Mr.  Schuster  at  Tlnta, 
ND.,  on  Tuesday.  **********  November  19,  1925 

CUPID  SPEAPS  'mREE  MORE 
Double  Wedding  at  Mantador  cind  Wedding  at  Fairmount  This  Week 

The  little  city  of  Mantador  was  the  scene  of  a  double  wedding  on  Tuesday  morning, 
Nov.  17th,  when  two  brothers  and  two  sisters  were  ^larried.  Walter  Bauler  and  Miss  Lena 
Soehner  and  Mathew  Bauler  cind  Miss  Mathilda  Soehner  were  the  contracting  parties.  The 
weddings  took  place  at  the  Sts.  Peter  and  Paul  Church  in  Mantador  at  8:30  AM,  and  immed- 
iately after  a  sunjituoxis  wedding  feast  was  served  to  the  entire  congregation. 

The  brides  wore  white  satin  dresses  and  carried  bouquets  of  pink  and  white  carnat- 
ions.  The  young  ladies  are  daughters  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Wm.  Soehner  of  Mantador  and  are  very 
well  known  throughout  that  community.   Their  many  friends  extend  congratulations. 

Ttie   Messrs  Bauler  are  farmers  living  near  Madison,  MN.,  and  it  is  there  that  the 
young  couples  will  make  their  homes. 

"  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  + 

SCHROEDER  -  POHL 

A  very  pretty  and  quiet  wedding  vas   solemnized  at  St.  Anthony's  Church  at  Fairmount 
at  10  AM  on  Wednesday,  Nov.  18th,  when  Miss  Frieda  Schroeder,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John 
Schroeder,  became  the  charming  bride  of  Alexander  Pohl,  son  of  Mx.  amd  Mrs.  Nick  Pohl  of 
White  Rock,  SD. 

The  bride  wore  a  dress  of  white  satin  and  carried  a  bouquet  of  roses  and  narcissxis. 
Mary  Pohl,  sister  of  the  groom,  was  bridesmaid  and  was  gowned  in  a  changeable  cerise  taff- 
etta  dress  and  carried  a  bouquet  of  roses  and  carnations.  Harry  Schroeder,  brother  of  the 
bride,  was  best  man.  After  the  wedding  the  relatives  and  friends  of  the  couple  went  to 
the  home  of  the  bride,  where  dinner  was  served.   The  groom  is  a  popular  young  man,  having 
resided  in  the  vicinity  of  White  Rock  all  his  life.  The  bride  has  spent  her  life  at  the 
home  of  her  folks. 

The  couple  left  the  same  evening  on  a  wedding  trip  to  the  cities  and  other  places 
and  will  be  at  home  in  December,  at  his  mother's  farm,  where  he  has  been  engaged  in  farming. 
The  many  friends  of  the  young  couple  extend  congratulations  and  best  wishes. 

♦******♦**  November  19,  1925 

HANKINSON  GIRL  MARRIED 

Miss  Emma  A.  Jaeger,  daughter  of  Mr.  eind  Mrs.  John  Jaeger  of  this  city,  and  Herbert 
Smith  of  Minneapolis,  were  united  in  marriage  in  that  city  on  Saturday,  Nov.  21st. 

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They  will  live  in  Minneapolis.   The  bride  is  a  Hankinson  girl,  gradioating  from  the 
local  high  school  two  yeaxs  ago.  She  is  an  exceedingly  accon5)lished  young  lady  with  a 
large  circle  of  personal  friends,  who  rejoice  over  the  happy  event. 

Mr.  Smith  is  a  very  well  and  favorably  known  yoting  man  in  HanMnson,  having  lived 
here  with  his  parents  several  years  ago.  Their  many  friends  extend  congratulations. 

**********  November  26,  1925 

THEEE  WEDDINGS  SOLEMNIZED 
Great  Bend  Scene  of  Three  Weddings  Wiis  Week 

Miss  Mathilda  Hoffman,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Henry  Hoffman  of  Hankinson,  was 
married  to  Harry  Bohn,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  W.  C.  Bohn,  residing  in  Great  Bend,  on  Tuesday 
afternoon.  Rev.  Hinck,  of  the  German  Lutheran  Church,  solemnized  the  ceremony. 

The  bride  was  gowned  in  a  dress  of  golden  brown  flat  crepe  with  decorations  of 
coral  cind  white  and  carried  a  bouquet  of  bridal  roses.   The  bridemaid  was  Miss  Hulda  Zie- 
gelman  and  wore  a  gown  of  casca  flat  crepe.  The  best  man  was  Ewald  Gehler. 

After  a  brief  honeymoon  spent  in  the  Twin  Cities  they  will  be  at  home  in  Great  Bend 
at  the  Bohn  flat. 

The  bride  was  a  graduate  of  the  HanJcinson  High  School  and  of  the  Dak.  B.  C.  at  Far- 
go, and  grew  to  womanhood  in  that  city  where  she  had  made  many  friends  by  her  mciny  accon^)- 
lishments  and  lovable  manner.  For  the  past  several  months  she  has  been  employed  at  the  A. 
C.  Lubenow  home  in  Great  Bend. 

The  groom  is  an  accon^jlished  mechanic,  having  graduated  from  the  State  School  of 
Science  at  Wahpeton  and  he  also  was  a  student  at  the  Dakota  Business  College  at  Fargo,  and 
has  now,  together  with  his  father,  a  nice  machine  business  at  Great  Bend. 

The  young  couple  will  return  to  Great  Bend  to  begin  their  wedded  life.   They  have 
many  friends  who  extend  congratulations. 

**********  November  26,  1925 

KOPPELMAN  -  KRDEGER 

On  Wednesday,  Nov.  25th,  the  wedding  of  Eleanor  Koppelman  to  Arthur  Krueger  took 
place  at  3  PM  at  the  Lutheran  Church,  with  Rev.  T.  Hinck,  pastor,  officiating. 

The  bride  is  the  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Fred  Koppelman  of  Summit  Township  and  has 
lived  there  all  her  life.   She  has  many  friends  who  will  wish  her  a  happy  married  life. 

Miss  Leona  Bohn,  cousin  of  the  bride  was  maid  of  honor.   She  wore  a  dress  of  jade 
green  crepe.  Bertha  Eingst,  cousin  of  the  groom,  was  brides  maid.   She  was  gowned  in  a 
tan  crepe.   The  bride  wore  a  dress  of  white  satin  crepe  and  a  white  bridal  veil. 

Ewald  Krueger,  brother  of  the  groom,  and  George  Koppelman,  brother  of  the  bride, 
were  the  male  attendants.  After  the  ceremony,  friends  and  relatives  motored  out  to  the 
home  of  the  bride's  parents,  where  a  wedding  dinner  was  served. 

The  yovmg  couple  will  make  their  home  on  the  groom's  father's  farm.   Many  friends 
join  in  wishing  them  a  long  and  happy  married  life. 

**********  November  26,  1925 


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BOHN  -  ZIEGELMAN 
On  Friday  of  this  week  will  occur  another  wedding  at  the  Lutheran  Church,  when 
Clara  Bohn  will  be  united  in  marriage  to  Herbert  Ziegelman  at  Geurfield,  MN. 

**********  November  26,  1925 

BOHN  -  ZIEGELMANN 
GEEAT  BEND.... Rev.  T.  Hinck,  pastor  of  the  German  Lutheran  Church,  read  the  services 
at  the  wedding  of  Clara  Bohn,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Theodore  Bohn,  and  Herbert  Ziegelman 
of  Garfield,  MN. ,  which  was  solemnized  at  the  Luthercin  Church  at  3  PM  last  Friday.   Miss 
Carrie  Ehlers,  cousin  of  the  bride  and  Miss  Linda  Ziegelman,  a  sister  of  the  groom  were 
the  bride's  attendents.  The  groom  was  attended  by  his  brother,  George,  and  brother  of  the 
bride,  Ewalt  Bohn. 

Following  the  ceremony,  a  reception  was  given  at  the  home  of  the  bride's  parents, 
after  which  dinner  was  served  to  friends  and  relatives  of  the  two  families. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ziegelman  will  leave  for  Garfield,  MN.,  where  they  will  make  their 
home.   They  have  the  best  wishes  of  many  friends  for  a  happy  and  successful  married  life. 

**********  December  3,  1925 

LIDGERWOOD. . .  .The  marriage  of  Miss  Miirgaret  Busta  and  Hubert  J.  Honl,  both  of  this 
city,  took  place  at  Wahpeton  on  Tuesday,  Judge  VanAmam,  officiating.  The  bride  is  a  dau- 
ghter of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Frank  Busta  of  this  city  and  the  groom  is  a  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Hvib- 
ert  Honl.  Both  are  well  and  favorably  known  in  this  community.   They  will  reside  on  the 
farm  in  Liberty  Grove  township,  owned  and  operated  by  Mr.  Honl. 

^  **********  December  3,  1925 

Mrs.  Joe  Gruba  went  to  Kensal,  ND.,  last  Wednesday  to  attend  the  wedding  of  her  son. 
Another  son,  Joseph,  of  St.  Paul,  was  present  at  the  wedding.  Mrs.  Gruba  returned  to  Hank- 
inson  Sunday.  **********  December  3,  1925 

A  license  to  wed  was  issued  last  Friday  to  Alfred  J.  Eenelt  of  White  Rock,  SD.,  and 
Miss  Martha  M.  Rocb,  living  south  of  Hankinson  on  route  4. 

**********  December  17,  1925 

HOEFT  -  STOLTENOW 

Friends  and  relatives  surprised  Miss  Edna  Stoltenow  Sunday  afternoon,  at  a  bridal 
shower  given  in  her  honor.  Miss  Stoltenow  received  many  useftil  and  beautiful  gifts  on  this 
occasion.  Her  marriage  to  Herbert  Hoeft,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Julitis  Hoeft,  took  place  on 
Tuesday,  Dec.  22nd,  at  3  o'clock  at  the  home  of  the  bride's  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  H.  A. 
Stoltenow.   Reverend  Mueller,  pastor  of  the  Evan.  Church  at  Great  Bend,  solemnized  the 
ceremony.  Miss  Esther  Adamson  played  the  wedding  march.   George  Mittag  sang  "Believe  me, 
if  all  Those  Endearing  Young  Charms." 

The  bride  wore  a  gown  of  tan  satin  faced  crepe  and  carried  a  shower  bouquet.   Ellen 
and  Bessie  Stoltenow,  sisters  of  the  bride,  acted  as  bridesmaids  and  wore  dresses  of  tan 
and  brown  satin  faced  crepe  and  carried  flower  bouquets.   Roy  Hoffman  of  Mooreton,  and 
Marvin  Hoeft,  nephew  and  brother  of  the  groom,  were  the  groom's  attendents.   A  wedding 

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dinner  was  served  at  6  o'clock  at  the  home  of  the  bride  to  which  just  immediate  friends 
and  relatives  were  present.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Hoeft  will  make  their  home  with  the  groom's 
parents  and  will  start  their  married  life  on  his  father's  farm.  Both  of  these  young  peo- 
ple are  well  known  in  this  commvmity  having  lived  here  all  their  lives  eind  are  highly 
regarded  by  all  who  know  them.  They  will  start  their  married  life  with  the  best  wishes 

of  a  host  of  friends.     GEEAT  BEND  Correspondent 

**********  December  24,  1925 

EADLOFF  -  ZETtT.KR 

Mr.  Harry  Radloff,  of  this  city,  and  Thelma  Zeller,  of  New  Effington,  were  married 
on  Dec.  21st,  at  Breckenridge  by  Judge  Kane. 

Mr.  Radloff  is  the  oldest  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Frank  Badloff  and  Miss  Zeller  is  the 
eldest  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Otto  Zeller. 

The  bride  wore  a  blue  crepe  de  chine  dress  and  blue  hat.  The  young  man's  sister, 
Alice,  was  bridesmaid  and  Mr.  Harold  Partee  of  White  Rock,  was  best  man. 

Mr.  Emil  Miede  accon^anied  them  to  Breckenridge .   Their  many  friends  extend  congrat- 
ulations. **********  December  24,  1925 

ANCIENT  HISTORy (Taken  form  Mar.,  1896  files  of  The  NEWS.) 

Herman  Womer  and  Miss  F-nma  Bohn  were  married  at  Great  Bend. 

**********  December  24,  1925 

HENT2  -  LINEHAN 
—    Miss  Esther  Hentz,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Peter  Hentz  of  this  community,  and  John 
Idnehan  of  Moorhead,  were  married  in  Moorhead  Christmas  Day,  and  axe  spending  a  few  days 
at  the  home  of  the  groom's  mother,  Mrs.  F.  A.  Linehan.  We  are  unable  to  give  the  future 
plans  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Linehan,  but  the  bride  has  been  teaching  school  and  we  vinderstand 
she  will  coii5>lete  her  contract. 

Both  contracting  parties  grew  to  maturity  in  this  commuity,  attended  our  public 
schools  and  were  active  in  social  affairs.   They  have  many  very  warm  personal  friends 
who  extend  congratiilations  over  this  happy  event. 

**********  December  31,  1925 

GREAT  BEND... (Too  Late  for  Last  Week) On  Tuesday  afternoon,  December  22nd,  at  3  PM 

occurred  the  wedding  of  Miss  Edna  Stoltenow  and  Herman  E.  Hoeft  at  the  home  of  the  brides 

parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  H.  A.  Stoltenow  near  Great  Bend.  The  parlor,  where  the  ceremony 

was  performsd  by  the  pastor.  Rev.  Emil  Mueller,  was  beautifully  decorated  in  blue  and 

white  and  the  double  ring  ceremony  was  used.  Miss  Adams  played  the  wedding  march  and 

George  Mittag  rendered  a  beautiful  solo. 

The  young  couple  were  both  bom  and  raised  in  this  neighborhood  and  are  held  in 

high  esteem.   They  will  live  with  the  groom's  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Julius  Hoeft,  6  miles 

northwest  of  Great  Bend.   The  good  wishes  for  their  mutual  happiness  of  a  host  of  friends 

qo  with  them  and  may  God's  choicest  blessings  ever  attend  them.  imc 

**********  December  31,  iy.^-> 

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PEDMINENT  CODPLE  MAKEIED  JAN.  1. 
Miss  Ellen  Woolsey  and  Geo.  Coppin  the  Contracting  Parties 

A  wedding  of  special  local  interest  took  place  at  the  Woolsey  home,  which  had  been 
transformed  into  a  bower  of  holiday  colors,  on  New  Year's  Day  when  Mr.  George  Coppin  was 
united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ellen  M.  Woolsey  in  the  presence  of  a  few  immediate  relatives. 
The  beautiful  ring  service  was  used  by  the  Rev.  G.  R.  McKeith  who  read  the  marriage  lines. 
The  bride  carried  a  bouquet  of  American  Beauty  roses  and  was  accon^ianied  by  Mrs.  S.  H.  Wool- 
sey, and  Mr.  S.  H.  Woolsey  acted  as  attendant  to  Mr.  Coppin.  A  splendid  four  course  dinner 
was  served  immediately  after  the  ceremony. 

Mr.  Coppin  is  a  well  known  and  successful  farmer  emd  stockman  of  this  community. 
Miss  Woolsey  is  a  daughter  of  Mr.  eind  Mrs.  J.  Woolsey,  now  deceased,  who  for  a  ninnber  of 
years  were  residents  of  Hankinson,  and  a  sister  of  our  well  known  townsman,  S.  H.  Woolsey. 
For  many  yecirs  she  has  been  engaged  in  the  profession  of  nursing,  having  been  connected 
with  Dr.  C.  F.  Watkins  and  cissociated  doctors  in  Billings,  MT. ,  as  office  nurse  and  X-ray 
technicieui  for  a  period  of  more  than  eleven  years.   The  past  year,  after  having  taken  specr 
ial  training  in  salesmanship,  she  has  represented  the  Alexander  Film  Company  of  Denver,  CO. 
having  her  headquarters  in  Fargo. 

The  happy  cov^jle  wil  make  their  home  on  the  well  known  Coppin  farm  four  miles  west 
of  town.   They  are  receiving  the  congratulations  of  their  many  friends  in  Hankinson  and 
vicinity.  **********  January  7,  1926 

—  HANKINSON  GIRL  MARRIED 

Miss  Marion  Agatha  Peitz,  formerly  of  this  city,  and  Fay  Bendville  Fulton  of  Vicks- 
burg,  MI.,  were  married  in  Chicago,  on  Wednesday,  Jan.  6th.  After  a  few  days  sojourn  in 
Chicago  they  will  leave  for  Vicksburg,  where  Mr.  Fulton  holds  a  responsible  position  as  a 
public  accoimtant.  They  expect  to  be  nicely  settled  in  their  new  home  by  January  15th. 

The  bride  is  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Frank  Peitz  of  this  city.  She  was  bom  and 
raised  in  Han3d.nson.   Graduating  from  our  public  schools,  she  continued  her  education  with 
two  years  of  normal  at  Valley  City,  and  Dickinson.  After  completing  her  training  she  tau- 
ght five  very  successful  years.   She  has  a  host  of  friends  who  extend  congratiilations  and 
the  best  wishes  for  a  long  and  happy  wedded  life. 

**********  January  14,  1926 

GREAT  BEND On  Thursday,  Jan.  14th,  the  wedding  of  Miss  Bertha  Hingst,  daughter 

of  Mrs.  Ida  Hingst  to  Mr.  Ewald  Bohn,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Theodore  Bohn,  was  solemnized 

at  the  home  of  the  bride's  mother  at  3  o'clock,  by  Rev.  T.  Hinck,  pastor  of  the  German 

Lutheran  Church.  Following  the  ceremony  a  reception  was  given  at  her  home.  Miss  Elfrieda 

Hingst  was  her  sister's  attendant,  and  wore  a  gown  of  lavender  satin  crepe.   The  bride's 

gown  was  white  satin  crepe  and  carried  an  arm  bouquet  of  flowers.  Herbert  Bohn,  a  cousin 

of  the  groom,  acted  as  best  man.   A  wedding  dinner  was  served  to  immediate  friends  and 

relatives  after  the  reception.   After  visiting  here  with  friends  and  relatives,  they  will 

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make  their  home  on  Mr.  Bohn's  father's  farm.  Both  these  young  people  are  well  and  favor- 
ably known  here,  having  lived  here  all  of  their  lives.  They  have  many  friends  who  wish 

them  a  happy  married  life. 

**********  January  14,  1926 

BLADOW  -  PETRI CK 

Miss  Sadie  Bladow  of  HanJcinson  and  Fred  Petrick  of  Sheldon,  IR.,  were  united  in  marr- 
iage at  the  Lutheran  parsonage  last  Wednesday  evening,  Jan.  13th,  at  8  o'clock. 

•She   bride  is  a  daughter  of  Mr,  and  Mrs.  Robert  Bladow.  The  attendants  were  Miss  Pet- 
rick, a  covisin  of  the  groom  Jind  Arthur  Bladow,  a  brother  of  the  bride. 

The  bride  was  gowned  in  a  rose  georgette  dress.  The  groom  wore  a  blue  suit.  The 

bridesmaid  wore  a  purple  chermuese  gown.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Petrick  will  be  at  home  to  their 

many  friends  on  the  place  loiown  eis  the  Petrick  farm. 

**********  January  21,  1926 

Mrs.  Fred  Radloff  went  to  Lidgerwood  Monday  afternoon  to  assist  in  the  arrangements 

for  her  sister's  wedding.  Miss  Illion  Lipovsky,  who  was  to  be  married  Wednesday,  Jan.  20th. 

On  account  of  her  father  becoming  worse,  the  wedding  was  postponed.   Mr.  Radloff  went  to 

Lidgerwood  Wednesday  afternoon. 

**********  January  21,  1926 

HANKINSON  GIRL  MARRIED 
Miss  Marguerite  O'Connor  and  Max  W.  Lauder  Married  Saturday 

Saturday  morning,  January  23rd,  at  St.  Philip's  Pcirish  House,  Rev.  Fr.  Studnicka  off- 
iciating, occurred  the  marriage  of  Marguerite  McEtheren  O'Connor,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Archie  M.  O'Connor,  St.  Thomas,  and  Max  William  Lauder,  son  of  Judge  and  Mrs.  W.  S.  Lauder. 

The  bridal  couple  were  attended  by  Miss  Emma  Ryan  of  St.  Paul,  and  William  O'Connor, 
brother  of  the  bride.   The  bride  wore  an  orchid  colored  gown  of  embroidered  georgette  and 
panne  velvet  with  hat  to  match.   She  carried  a  shower  bouqiiet  of  pink  roses  and  blue  for- 
get-me  nots.  Miss  I^an  wore  a  gown  of  silver  and  black  with  pictxire  hat  of  orchid  color  and 
carried  an  arm  bouquet  of  pink  carnations.   The  bride  is  a  graduate  of  the  Univ.  of  N.D.,  a 
member  of  the  Alpha  Phi  Sorority  and  an  instructor  in  the  Hankinson  High  School  for  the  past 
three  years. 

The  groom  is  a  graduate  of  the  Northwestern  University  and  the  D.  N.  D.  Law  School,  is 
a  member  of  Delia  Lau  Delta,  served  over  seas  with  126th  Artillery,  and  Is  the  Jxmior  member 
of  the  law  firm  of  Lauder  &  Lauder.   After  the  ceremony  a  wedding  breeikfast  was  served  at 
the  home  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Henry  Wipperman.   The  color  note  being  carried  in  a  basket  of  pink 
tulips  and  blue  forget-me-nots.   Mrs.  Wipperman  was  assisted  in  serving  by  Mrs.  D.  E.  Ryan 
and  Miss  Steams  of  Crystal. 

Out  of  town  guests  were  Mrs.  W.  S.  Lauder,  Wahpeton,  and  Mrs.  A.  M.  O'Conner,  St. 
Thomas.   Mr.  and  Mrs.  Lauder  went  to  the  twin  cities  on  a  brief  wedding  trip  and  will  be  at 
home  in  Wahpeton  on  April  1st.   The  many  friends  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Lauder  extend  the  heart- 
iest of  congratiilations .  **********  Janioary  28,  1926 

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FAIRMOONT  NEWS . . . . Chcirles  Dick,  the  popular  brakeman  on  the  F.  G  V. ,  held  himself  to 
Lethbridge,  Alberta,  Canada,  shortly  after  the  new  year  and  on  Tuesday,  January  5th,  was 
united  in  marriage  at  that  place  to  Mrs.  L.  M.  Hitchcock.   They  returned  here  Saturday 
morning  coming  home  by  way  of  Winnipeg. 

**********  January  28,  1926 

Linus  J.  Grady  and  Miss  Laura  Jahn  were  married  on  Tuesday  morning  at  the  St.  Philip's 
Church,  Rev.  Fr.  Jos.  F.  Studnicka  performing  the  ceremony.  The  attendants  were  Frank  Jahn, 
brother  of  the  bride,  and  Miss  Tinna  Portner.  Mr.  Grady  is  a  farmer  near  HanJcinson,  and  they 
will  make  their  future  home  on  a  fcirm  near  Hankinson.  The  bride  is  very  well  and  favorably 
known  in  this  city  and  community,  her  parents  living  near  Hankinson.  The  groom  has  resided 
here  about  a  year.  Their  many  friends  extend  congratulations. 

**********  January  28,  1926 

W.  CHANDLER  FORMAN  TO  BE  MARRIED  FRIDAY 
Friday,  February  5th,  has  been  chosen  by  Miss  Marie  Forster,  daughter  of  Mr.  Robert 
Forster  of  Rochester,  as  the  date  of  her  marriage  to  Mr.  W.  Chandler  Forman  of  Minneapolis, 
son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  W.  C.  Forman,  Jr.,  of  Hankinson,  ND. 

The  wedding  will  take  place  at  the  Kappa  Delta  Sorority  house,  1062  Sixth  St.,SE,  at 
8  PM,  with  the  Rev.  William  Chappell  Lea  reading  the  service.  Miss  Betty  Compton  of  Prince 
Albert,  Sasks.,  Can.,  a  cousin  of  Mr.  Forman,  will  attend  Miss  Forster  as  maid  of  honor, 
and  Mr.  George  Forman,  brother  of  Mr.  Formcin,  will  act  as  best  man. 

Mr.  Forster,  father  of  Miss  Forster,  and  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Forman,  parents  of  Mr.  Forman, 

wiin>e  out-of-town  guests  at  the  wedding.     ...MINNEAPOLIS  TRIBDNE 

**********  February  4,  1926 

AGNES  MARIAN  HELEY  WEDS  ALOYS  KDEMPER 
Agnes  Marian  Heley,  of  Mantador,  and  Aloys  Kueii5)er  of  Hankinson,  were  married  last 
Friday  at  St.  Peter  and  Paul's  Church,  Mantador,  Rev.  Father  Wilkes  officiating. 

Miss  Heley  is  the  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Peter  Heley  and  has  always  lived  at  Man- 
tador. Mr.  Kuemper  is  a  successful  farmer  of  the  Hankinson  vicinity.  Both  have  a  host  of 
friends  who  extend  congratulations  and  best  wishes. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Kuerper  will  be  at  home  after  March  1st  at  Mr.  Kuemper' s  fam  near 
Hankinson.  **********  February  11,  1926 

FORMAN  -  FORSTER  MARRIAGE 
Solemnized  Last  Friday  in  Minneapolis  at  Sorority  House 
In  the  Kappa  Delta  Sorotiry  House,  1025  Sixth  St.,  SE.,  the  wedding  of  Miss  Maria 
Forster  of  Minneapolis,  daughter  of  Mr.  Robert  Forster  of  Chatfield,  MN.,  and  Mr.  W.  Chand- 
ler Forman  of  this  city,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  W.  C.  Forman,  Jr.,  of  Hankinson,  ND. ,  was 
solemnized  Friday  evening.   The  Rev.  William  Chappeil  Lee  read  the  service  in  the  presence 
of  60  guests,  including  a  ntnnber  of  the  University  friends  of  the  young  couple. 

Palms  and  ferns  banked  the  fireplace  ighted  with  cathedral  candles  and  with  tall 

baskets  of  pink  roses,  naricissuses,  ferns  and  pussywillows  at  either  side,  before  which 
the  ceremony  took  place.  Preceding  the  service,  Mr.  Orville  Quackenbush,  a  Delta  Chi 

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fraternity  brother  of  the  bridegroom,  sang  "At  Dawning"  by  Caoman,  ana  "un  perrecr  ixjve," 
accoii5)anied  by  Miss  Helen  Larson,  a  Kappa  Delta  sorority  sister  of  the  bride,  who  also 
played  the  "Bridal  Chorus"  from  "Lohengrin"  for  the . entrance  of  the  bridal  party. 

Miss  Betty  Conpton,  of  Prince  Albert,  Sask,  Can.,  a  cousin  of  Mr.  Fonnans,  who 
attended  Miss  Forster  as  maid  of  honor,  was  the  first  to  enter,  wearing  a  gown  of  peach 
colored  taffeta,  made  with  fitted  bodice  and  flare  skirt.  She  carried  a  sheath  of  Colvmibia 
roses,  white  narcissuses  and  ferns.  Miss  Coiii)ton  attends  the  Dniv.  of  Minn,  and  is  a  member 
of  Alpha  Xi  Delta  sorority. 

The  bride,  who  entered  alone,  wore  a  gown  of  silver  blue  crepe,  made  with  tiny  cap 
sleeves  and  insets  of  silver  cloth  outlining  the  circular  neck  and  natural  waistline.  The 
bodice  was  close-fitting,  and  the  skirt  was  made  with  a  distinct  flare.  She  wore  a  wreath 
of  silver  flowers  in  her  hair,  and  carried  a  shower  botiguet  of  butterfly  roses,  with  narci- 
ssT:ses,  white  sweet  peas  and  ferns. 

Mr.  Forman  was  attended  by  his  brother,  Mr.  George  Porman,  a  student  at  the  Universit 
and  member  of  Delta  Chi  fraternity,  as  best  man. 

Pink  roses  and  white  narcissvises  decorated  the  living  room  and  sunroom  for  the  inform 
al  reception  which  followed  the  ceremony.  In  the  dining  room,  pink  roses  and  ferns,  with 
pink  tapers  in  silver  holders,  centered  the  bride's  table. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Forman  left  immediately  after  the  reception  on  a  wedding  trip  to  Chicago 
After  March  1st,  they  will  be  at  home  at  209  East  Nineteenth  St. 

Out  of  town  guests  at  the  wedding  included  Mr.  Forster,  father  of  the  bride  and  Mr. 
Forman's  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Forman. 

"^   Both  the  bride  and  bridegroom  are  graduates  of  the  Dniv.  of  Minn.  Mrs.  Forman  is  a 
member  of  the  Kappa  Delta  sorority  and  Mr.  Forman  belongs  to  Delta  Chi  and  Sigma  Delta  Chi 

fraternities.        MINNEAPOLIS  TRIBUNE 

**********  February  11,  1926 

Miss  Lydia  Bladow  of  Hankinson  and  Mr.  Engvald  Helseth  of  St.  Paxil,  were  married 
on  Monday,  Feb.  15th  at  the  St.  Mark's  Church  parsonage,  St.  Patil,  Rev.  Rick,  performing 
the  ceremony.   The  young  couple  will  live  in  So.  St.  Paul,  Mr.  Helseth  being  employed  at 
Swift  S  Co.   The  bride  is  a  daughter  of  Mrs.  Herman  Bladow  of  this  community,  and  was  the 
remaining  unmarried  daughter  of  Mrs.  Bladow' s  family.   She  was  bom  and  raised  here  in  this 
vicinity  and  has  a  multitude  of  friends  who  extend  congratulations  over  this  happy  event. 

**********  February  18,  1926 

OHN  -  BENSON 

Al  Ohm  arrived  Tuesday  from  Lidgerwood  and  after  procuring  his  bride-to-be.  Miss 
Ella  Benson,  they  took  17  to  Bowman  on  Wednesday  where  the  knot  was  tied. 

Albert  Ohm,  formerly  one  of  Reeder's  barbers,  is  as  good  a  man  as  ever  put  a  razor 
on  anyone's  face.  He  is  fortunate  in  procuring  a  helpmate  such  as  Miss  Benson  to  help  him 
down  the  pathway  of  life.   And  Miss  Ben Mrs.  Ohm  rather,  will  find  in  Al  a  quiet  and  sin- 
cere htisband.  We  are  sorry  that  they  will  locate  elsewhere,  but  as  Mr.  Ohm  has  a  shop  at 
Lidgerwood,  the  latter  town  will  profit  by  their  residence.   The  large  number  of  friends 

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in  this  connmmity  and  the  Call,  wish  to  extend  a  hearty  and  sincere  wish  that  this  yoxmg 
coiqjle  will  meet  with  the  best  things  of  life  and  that  they  further  won't  forget  to  visit 

Reeder  once  in  a  while.      WESTEPN  CALL,  EEEEER,  ND 

**********  February  25,  1926 

NEW  EFFINGTON Mr.  and  Mrs.  Melvin  Klepp  gave  a  wedding  dance  to  their  numerous 

friends  at  the  Mrs.  Frank  Smith  home  last  Saturday  evening.  About  two  hundred  friends  and 
neighbors  were  in  attendance  and  report  a  most  enjoyable  evening. 

**********  February  25,  1926 

Mr.  William  Heesch,  Jr.,  and  Miss  Helma  Klasen  of  Chicago,  were  married  on  Monday 
March  29th.  Mr.  Heesch  lived  here  five  years  ago.   They  will  make  their  home  at  Kingsford, 
Canada.  They  stopped  off  here  on  their  way  to  Canada  for  a  visit  with  his  sisters;  Mrs. 
Gollnick,  Mrs.  R.  C.  Bladow,  Mrs.  Voeltz,  leaving  Wednesday  on  107  for  Kingsford,  Canada. 

**********  April  2,  1926 

HANKINSON  YOUNG  LADY  MARRIED 
Annovmcement  was  made  last  week  of  the  marriage  of  Miss  Sylvia  Ehret,  daughter  of 
A.  J.  Ehret  of  this  city,  and  Mr.  Patrick  O'Leary,  an  attorney  in  St.  Paul.  The  marriage 
was  consumated  in  St.  Paul  on  March  4th,  and  the  friends  here  were  very  pleasantly  sur- 
prised when  they  fo\md  that  Miss  Sylvia  had  conpletely  fooled  them.  She  left  last  Thurs- 
day evening  to  join  Mr.  O'Leary  in  St.  Paxil.  He  has  an  office  in  the  Commerce  Building 
and  they  will  live  in  the  Minnehaha  apartment  house  in  St.  Paul. 

The  bride  is  very  well  and  favorcibly  known  here,  has  many  beautiful  accomplishments 
thaf  have  endeared  her  to  a  wide  circle  of  friends,  and  Mr.  and  Mjrs.  O'Leary  have  the  best 
wishes  of  these  friends  for  a  long  and  happily  wedded  life. 

**********  April  22,  1926 

MISS  VIOLA  PUETZ  AND  ANTHONY  BRAUN  WEDDED 
Miss  Viola  Puetz,  of  Mantador,  ND.,  long  connected  Anthony  Braun,  yougest  son  of 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Math  Braun,  popular  Wahpeton  business  man,  were  married  at  9  o'clock  last 
Wednesday  at  St.  Peter  and  Paul's  Church,  Mantador. 

The  n\:5)tial  mass  was  celebrated  by  Father  Mark,  O.S.B.,  brother  of  Mr.  Braun,  in 
the  presence  of  friends  and  relatives. 

The  bride  wore  a  gown  of  Melba  rose  crepe  Remain  and  hat  to  match,  and  carried  a 
bouquet  of  cream  and  pink  roses.   Her  traveling  suit  was  of  a  pudy  shade  attractively 
tailored.  Miss  Oliva  Peutz,  her  sister,  bridesmaid,  wore  a  tan  crepe  dress  and  carried 
a  bouquet  of  pastel  sweet  peas . 

A  wedding  breakfast  was  served  at  the  home  of  the  bride  following  the  wedding  cere- 
mony.  Guests  in  addition  to  relatives  of  the  happy  couple  were  Miss  Kathryn  Pahl,  Wahpeton; 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Hvibert  Lambertz,  of  Mantador  and  Father  Wilkes,  Pastor  of  St.  Peter  and  Paul's. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Braun  left  on  a  wedding  trip  to  Minneapolis  and  other  points  and  will 
be  at  home  in  Wahpeton  soon  after  their  return. 

The  bride  is  a  most  charming  and  refined  young  lady,  whose  friends  number  all  who 
know  her  in  Wahpeton.   Mr.  Braun  is  one  of  the  city's  ablest  and  best  respected  young 

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business  men.      Many   triends  wlJLX   ^oin  in  exrenoing  congratuxauj-oua . 

**********  April   29,    1926 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Mark  Lundgren,  of  Minneapolis  are  visiting  at  the  J.  P.  Glassner  home. 
Mrs.  Lungren  was  formerly  Miss  Lola  Glassner.   They  were  married  last  week  in  Minneapolis 
and  are  here  on  their  honeymoon.  The  bride  is  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  J.  Pi  Glassner 
and  is  a  very  beautiful  and  accomplished  young  lady,  who  enjoys  a  wide  circle  of  friends 
in  this  community.  **********  May  13^  1926 

ANDERSON  -  FLETCHER 

The  wedding  of  Willeird  W.  Fletcher  and  Miss  Lillian  Anderson  was  solemnized  on  Sat- 
urday noon.  May  15th,  at  the  home  of  the  bride's  sister,  Mrs.  Warren  Peterson,  2400  Fremont 
Ave.  S.,  with  Rev.  N.  Nelson  officiating.  There  were  about  50  guests  present.  A  delicious 
wedding  luncheon  followed  the  ceremony. 

•Bie  groom  was  attended  by  Harry  J.  Anderson,  a  brother  of  the  bride,  and  the  bride 
was  attended  by  Miss  Grace  B.  Fletcher,  a  sister  of  the- groom.  The  groom  is  a  son  of  Mrs. 
Wm.  Moeller,  formerly  Mrs.  John  Fletcher  of  this  city.  The  bride  is  a  former  resident  of 
Albert  Lea,  MN.  The  young  couple  have  a  wide  circle  of  friends  who  wish  them  a  long  and 
happy  life.   They  departed  at  6:15  for  Amery,  WI.,  where  they  will  enjoy  a  two  weeks  outing 
at  a  lake  near  there  and  will  be  at  home  to  their  friends  about  June  1st,  at  10  East  19th  St 

**********  May  20,  1926 

TOie  wedding  of  Grace  B.  Fletcher  and  Mr.  Theodore  Stein  will  occur  on  Saturday, 
May  22nd  at  the  home  of  Miss  Fletcher's  mother,  Mrs.  Wm.  Moeller  in  Minneapolis.  Both  the 
young  people  were  former  residents  of  this  city. 

**********  tlay  20,  1926 

POPULAR  MANTADOR  CX)UPLE  MARRIED 
St.  Peters  and  Pauls  Church  at  Mantador  was  the  scene  of  a  pretty  wedding  on  Mon- 
day morning  when  Miss  Susan  Haus  became  the  bride  of  Henry  Blonigan.   Rev.  Father  Wilkes 
performed  the  ceremony.   The  bride  Weis  dressed  in  a  gown  of  white  with  veil  of  the  same 
color  and  carried  a  beautiful  bouquet.   She  was  attended  by  Miss  Margaret  Blonigan,  sister 
of  the  groom.   The  groom  was  attended  by  Leo  Haus,  brother  of  the  bride.   The  bride  is  the 
daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Chas.  Haus,  who  reside  east  of  Mantador. 

The  groom  is  engaged  in  farming  near  Mantador.   The  happy  couple  will  make  their 
home  on  the  farm.   A  wedding  supper  was  served  at  the  home  of  the  bride. 

**********  May  27,  1926 

FAIRMOUNT Mrs.  George  Adler  cirri ved  Saturday  from  Aberdeen  for  a  visit  with  her 

parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Knute  Veflin,  and  she  was  married  to  Mr.  Adler,  on  April  19th,  1926. 

Her  husband  is  an  employee  of  the  Gilbert  manufacturing  Co.,  of  Aberdeen,  an  institution 

where  tractors  are  made. 

**********  jyjie  3,  1926 


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Mr.  and  Mrs.  Harry  Ernest  and  Son  Harry  of  Minneapolis,  are  guests  at  the  W.  J. 
Brenner  home.  The  marriage  of  their  son  Fritz  to  Miss  Pearl  Karsten  of  West  Brook,  Mn., 
was  announced  last  week.         **********  June  3.  1926 

WELL  KNOWN  COUPLE  MARRIED 
Stella  Godijohn  and  Walter  R.  Bohn  United  In  Matrimony  at  Great  Bend 

Miss  Stella  L.  Godijohn  and  Walter  R.  Bohn,  both  of  Great  Bend,  were  married  on  Thurs- 
day June  3rd,  e:  3  o'clock.  In  the  presence  of  friends  and  relatives  at  the  Lutheran  Church 
by  Rev.  T.  Hlnck.  Miss  Bertha  Godijohn,  a  sister  of  the  bride,  and  Miss  Myrtle  Bohn,  sis- 
ter of  the  groom,  acted  as  bridesmaids. 

Mr.  Leonard  Bohn,  brother  of  the  groom  and  Mr.  Richard  Godijohn,  brother  of  the  bride, 
acted  as  best  men. 

The  bride  wore  a  dress  of  white  silk  crepe  deshlne.   She  carried  an  arm  bouquet  of 
pink  roses  and  sweet  peas.  The  bridesmaids  wore  dresses  of  peach  silk  rayon.  A  wedding 
supper  was  served  at  6  o'clock  for  the  invited  guests. 

Mr.  Bohn  is  a  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Emll  Bohn.  The  bride  is  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Gustave  Godijohn.   She  graduated  from  the  Hankinson  High  School  in  the  class  of  1925, 

The  happy  couple  will  make  their  home  with  the  bride's  parents  until  fall.  Many 
friends  extend  their  congratulations  to  the  young  couple. 

**********  June  10,  1926 

DOUBLE  WEDDING  AT  FAIRMOUNT 

In  the  presence  of  a  large  group  of  relatives  and  friends  the  marriage  of  Miss  Flora 
Mergens,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  R.  A.  Mergens  of  Fairmount,  to  Mr.  Donald  D.  Linehan,  son 
of  Mrs.  Linehan  of  Moorehead,  MN.,  and  of  Miss  Leona  Kiley  of  Bismarck  to  Mr.  Syril  Mergens 
son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  R.  A.  Mergens,  was  solemnized  today  in  the  Fireman's  Hall  at  Fairmount. 

Ferns  and  flowers  formed  an  altar  where  the  nuptial  mass  was  read  by  Rev.  Fr.  Behrens, 
at  8  o'clock.  Miss  Catherine  White,  pianist,  played  the  nuptial  music  including  the  proces- 
sional march  "The  Bridal  Chorus"  from  Lohengrin. 

The  brides  wore  period  gowns  of  yellow  taffeta  and  picture  hats  of  yellow  trimmed  with 
large  yellow  roses.   They  carried  shower  bouquets  of  orchids.  Miss  Mergens  was  attended  by 
Miss  Alice  Fox  of  Fairmount,  as  bridesmaid.   The  bridesmaids  wore  orchid  colored  gowns  with 
hats  to  match.  Mr.  John  Linehan  of  Hankinson,  acted  as  best  man  for  his  brother. 

After  the  services  a  wedding  dinner  for  the  invited  guests  was  served  at  high  noon  at 
the  home  of  Mr.  and  Mrs,  R.  A,  Mergens.  The  color  motif  was  carried  out  in  yellow  and  or- 
chid. **********  June  10,  1926 

ELIZABETH  GRUBA  BECOMES  A  BRIDE 

In  the  presence  of  relatives  only,  the  marriage  of  Miss  Elizabeth  Gruba,  daughter  of 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Joseph  Gruba  of  Hankinson,  and  Mr.  Hubert  Miller,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Miller 
of  Kewanis,  IN.,  was  solemnized  on  Tuesday  morning  at  St.  Philip's  Church.  The  nuptial 
mass  and  the  wedding  ceremony  was  read  by  Rev.  Fr.  Studnicka. 

The  bride  was  attended  by  Miss  Julia  Jereska,  of  Mooreton,  as  bridesmaid,  and  Mr. 

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Joseph  Gruba,  a  brother  of  the  bride,  acted  as  best  man  for  Mr.  Miller. 

The  bride  wore  a  gown  of  tan  flat  crepe  and  a  picture  hat  to  match.  Her  bridesmaid 
was  gowned  in  tan  georgette  and  pink  satin  and  carried  the  bride's  bouquet  of  peonies 
and  bride's  roses. 

After  the  service  a  three  course  dinner  for  the  relatives  was  served  at  the  home  of 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Joseph  Gruba.  The  rooms  were  beautifully  decorated  in  yellow  and  white,  and 
bride's  roses  and  peonies  centered  the  table. 

After  a  motor  trip  through  the  eastern  states,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Miller  will  be  at  home 
after  September  1st  in  Oakes,  where  Mr.  Miller  will  be  principal  of  the  city  schools. 

The  bride  is  a  graduate  of  Hankinson  High  School  and  of  the  Valley  City  Normal.  She 
has  been  teaching  at  Cando,  ND.,  for  the  past  three  years. 

**********  June  17,  1926 

WANNER  -  PEITZ  WEDDING 

St.  Boniface  Church  of  Wimbledon,  ND.,  was  the  scene  of  a  pretty  wedding  at  8:30  o' 
clock  Tuesday  morning,  June  15th,  when  Miss  Elizabeth  Wanner  became  the  bride  of  Mr.  Phil- 
ip B.  Peitz.  Rev.  Father  Falvery,  pastor  of  the  church  performed  the  ceremony  and  read 
the  nuptial  mass. 

At  the  appointed  hour  the  bridal  party  entered  the  church  to  the  strains  of  Lohengrins 
Wedding  march  played  by  Miss  Agnes  Peitz.  The  bride  entered  on  the  arm  of  her  father  who 
gave  her  in  marriage.  They  were  met  at  the  chancel  rail  by  the  groom  and  his  attendant. 
Dr.  Powers. 

During  the  services  Mr.  Carl  Backstrom  sang  "Because"  and  Mrs.  Elton  Vaughn  gave  two 
vocal  selections,  "At  Dawning"  and  Gounod's  "Ava  Maria"  with  Mrs.  Carl  Backstrom  as 
accompanist. 

The  bride  was  dressed  in  a  grey  georgette  over  coral  satin.   She  wore  a  bandeau  of 
orange  blossoms  and  carried  an  arm  bouquet  of  pink  and  white  roses.  Her  only  attendant 
was  her  sister,  Marguerite,  who  wore  a  gown  of  blue  crepe,  and  gold  lace,  with  large  pic- 
ture hat  to  correspond.  Her  corsage  bouquet  was  roses  and  llllles  of  the  valley.  Grace 
Ilene  Vaughn  acted  as  flower  girl. 

The  ushers  were  Robert  Clendenning,  Jr.,  and  George  Lockett,  Jr.  Following  the  cere- 
mony a  wedding  breakfast  was  served.   Covers  were  laid  for  thirty-six.  The  table  appoint- 
ments were  in  rose  and  white. 

The  bride  is  the  eldest  daughter  of  Dr.  and  Mrs.  W.  B.  Wanner,  and  is  a  graduate  of  the 
Wimbledon  High  School  and  attended  the  College  of  St.  Catherine  In  St.  Paul.   She  has  been 
one  of  the  faculty  members  of  the  New  England  School  for  the  past  two  years.  Mr.  Peitz  is 
the  son  of  Mrs.  Bernard  Peitz  of  Hankinson.   He  is  engaged  in  the  real  estate  business  in 
New  England,  ND.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Peitz  left  for  a  short  wedding  trip  after  which  they  will 
be  at  home  in  New  England. 

Cut  of  town  guests  attending  the  wedding  were:  Mrs.  Bernard  Peitz,  Miss  Agnes  Peitz,  Dr. 
Powers,  of  Hankinson;  Mrs.  A.  B.  Hemp  of  Minneapolis;  Mrs.  Leroy  Diamond  of  Detroit,  MN.; 
Mrs.  L.  F.  Wanner,  Mrs.  F.  M.  Wanner,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Robert  Glendenning,  Robert  and  Janet 

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Clendenning  of  Jamestovm;  Mr.  and  Mrs.  E.  G.  Wanner  of  Bismarck,  and  Rev.  Father  Mc- 
Geough  of  Sanfom.  **********  June  17,  1926 

FORMER  HANKCNSON  GIRL  MARRIED 

Grant  Covmty  Herald The  marriage  of  Miss  Grace  Bemice  Fletcher,  daughter  of  Mr. 

and  Mrs.  W.  Moeller,  3745  4th  Ave.  So.  and  Mr.  Theodore  Steine,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  N.  N. 
Steine  of  4648  2nd  Ave.  So.,  Minneapolis,  took  place  Saturday  evening.  May  22nd,  at  6  o' 
clock  at  the  home  of  the  bride's  parents.   Hie  Rev.  Drake  of  the  Congregational  Oiurch  read 
the  ring  service  before  an  altar  of  lilacs  and  roses  in  the  living  room.  Only  relatives 
were  present  at  the  ceremony. 

Mrs.  Mahler,  sister  of  the  bride  and  the  bride's  only  attendant,  was  matron  of  honor, 
wearing  pink  georgette  crepe  and  carried  an  arm  bouquet  of  pink  roses  and  lillies  of  the 
valley.  The  bride  wore  a  gown  of  pale  green  georgette  crepe  and  carried  an  arm  bouquet  of 
roses  and  lillies  of  the  valley. 

Mr.  Steine  had  as  his  best  man  his  brother,  Nels  Steine  of  New  Rockford,  RD.   Preceed- 
ing  the  ceremony.  Miss  Clara  RicScstad  played  the  bridal  chorus  from  Lohengrin  for  the  ent- 
rance of  the  bridal  party.   Lilacs  and  trailing  arbutus  were  used  throughout  the  rooms.   A 
bride's  cake  was  used  as  a  centerpiece  for  the  bride's  table  at  the  reception  and  dinner, 
which  followed  the  ceremony.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Steine  left  for  a  few  days  outing  at  the  lakes. 

Out  of  town  guests  at  the  wedding  included  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Lancaster,  the  bride's  grand- 
parents of  Gladstone,  MI.»  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Smith,  aunt  of  the  bride  of  Gladstone,  MI.,  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Nels  Steine  of  New  Rockford,  ND.,  and  Mrs.  G.  W.  Jollineau,  sister  of  the  groom 
of^ietrich,  Idaho.  **********  June  17,  1926 

BECK  BELLIN  MARRIED 

A  siiii>le  wedding  was  solemnized  at  4  P.M.  Satiurday,  June  12th,  when  Miss  Mary  Benn- 
ington, daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Bennington  of  Peirk  River,  ND. ,  became  the  bride  of 
Beck  Bellin  of  Hankinson.  The  wedding  took  place  in  the  Presbyterian  parsonage  at  Moor- 
head,  MN. ,  Rev.  W.  J.  Hall  officiating.   Mr.  and  Mrs.  R.  F.  Bellin  were  the  attendants. 

The  bride  is  a  graduate  of  the  Park  River  High  School.   After  a  short  wedding  trip 
through  the  northern  Minnesota  lake  region,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bellin  will  visit  Mrs-  Bellin' s 
parents  at  Park  River,  ND.   Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bellin  will  live  in  Hankinson  and  expect  to  be 
home  after  September  1st.  **********  june  17,  1926 

NEW  EFFINGTON Invitations  were  received  here  this  week  by  friends  to  attend 

the  wedding  of  Mr.  Bennie  P.  Bisek  to  Miss  Lillian  Frances  Prchal,  at  Lowry,  MN.   The 
groom  is  a  son  of  Adolph  Bisek,  former  resident  of  this  locality  and  well  known  here.  The 
wedding  will  tcike  place  on  Tuesday,  June  22nd. 

**********  June  24,  1926 

KRAUSE  -  WITT 
The  marriage  of  Miss  Ida  Sophia  Witt,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Carl  Witt  of  Belford, 
to  Mr.  John  Herman  Krause,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Charles  Krause  of  Mantador,  was  solemnized 
Sunday,  at  high  noon  at  the  St.  John's  Lutheran  Church  in  Belford. 


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The  bride  was  attended  by  Miss  Lillian  Witt,  her  sister,  and  Miss  Ethel  Kravise, 
a  sister  of  the  groom.   The  groom  was  attended  by  Loxiis  Witt,  a  brother  of  the  bride, 
emd  Walter  Krause,  the  groom's  brother. 

Uie  bride  wore  a  gown  of  f\:shid  flat  crepe  with  picture  hat  to  match  eind  wore  a 
corsage  boviquet  of  roses  and  sweet  peas,  ^e  bridesmaids  were  gowned  in  a  nile  green 
eind  wore  corsages  of  sweet  peas  and  baby's  breath. 

After  the  ceremony,  a  reception  Weis  held  at  the  home  of  Mr.  cuid  Mrs.  Carl  Witt  and 
the  wedding  dinner  was  served  at  3:30  PM  to  the  immediate  families. 

Out  of  town  guests  included  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Albert  Lelm  of  Turtle  Lake,  ND.,  a  sister 
of  the  groom;  and  Mr.  Emil  Lotzke  and  niece,  Edna,  of  Holloway,  MN. 

The  young  coi:ple  will  make  their  home  at  one  of  the  Kratise  farms  near  Mantador. 

**********  June  24,  1926 

MARKEED  -  MDVIUS  -  HAPP 

Miss  Gretchen  Movius  of  this  city  cuid  George  B.  Happ  of  St.  Louis,  MO.,  were  married 
at  high  noon  on  Friday  June  18th,  at  the  home  of  the  bride's  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  J.  H. 
Movius,  Bev.   E.  F.  Movius  officiating. 

After  the  ceremony,  a  sumptuous  wedding  dinner  was  served  to  the  guests  who  were  the 
immediate  relatives  and  intimate  friends. 

Later  in  the  day,  the  newly-weds,  accon^janied  by  Mr.  and  Mrs.  C.  E.  Movius,  also 
newly-weds,  left  for  a  honeymoon  trip  through  the  lake  region  of  Minnesota,  Later,  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Happ  took  the  boat  at  Dtiluth  for  the  east.  They  will  visit  relatives  and  friends 

in  New  York  for  a  few  weeks.    ,. LIDGEHWOOD  Colxmm 

**********  July  1^  1926 

MARRIED  -  MDKPHY  -  GERTSON 

LIDGEFWOOD The  marriage  of  Mrs.  Clara  Murphy  and  Mr.  Dewey  Gertson  of  this  city 

took  place  at  Grand  Forks  on  Saturday,  June  19th. 

The  groom  is  a  son  of  F.  W.  Gertson  of  this  city.  The  doctor  recently  gradiiated  from 
the  medical  department  of  Northwestern  Univ.  at  Chicago.   They  left  for  a  honeymoon  trip 
east  and  will  be  at  Boston,  MA.,  on  Jtoly  1st,  where  he  will  have  a  position  on  the  medical 
staff  of  the  U.  S.  Naval  Hospital. 


********** 


July  1,  1926 


NEW  EFFINGTON.. .  .Announcements  have  been  received  here  by  friends  and  relatives 
of  the  marriage  of  Mr.  Arthur  Anderson,  formerly  of  this  place,  to  Miss  Alice  E.  Ander- 
son of  Cannon  Falls,  MN.  **********  july  s,  1926 


The  marriage  of  Miss  Louise  Bladow,  daughter  of  Mrs.  William  Bladow  to  Mr.  Albert 
Franz  took  place  on  Tuesday  at  Wahpeton.  The  young  couple  will  live  on  the  groom's  farm 
in  the  vicinity  of  Hankinson.      **********  july  g,  1926 

Miss  Gertrude  Amdt,  a  member  of  the  Hankinson  High  School  alumni,  was  married  to 
George  Kutter  at  Hot  Springs,  SD.,  on  Tuesday,  June  29th.   They  will  make  their  home  on 
one  of  the  Kutter  farms.  **********  july  8,  1926 

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TWENTY-SIX  YEiVRS  AGO  COLUMN The  marriage  of  Emil  Blazer  and  Miss  Catherine 

Lang  occurred  at  Le  Seuer,  MN Mr.  Blcizer  is  a  yard  man  for  John  R.  Jones  and 

his  friends  will  be  pleased  to  know  that  he  has  changed  his  mind  cibout  going  to  Canada 
and  this  estimable  family  will  remain  residents  of  Hankinson,  where  they  have  lived  the 
first  ten  years  of  their  married  life 

The  marriage  of  Herman  Wirth  and  Miss  Tillie  Boeder  was  solemnized  at  the  German  Evan. 

Church After  residing  in  Hankinson  for  ten  years,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Wirth  will  leave 

in  a  short  time  to  settle  on  a  farm  which  they  purchased  in  Minnesota. 

**********  July  8,  1926 

COMBS  -  BARKER 

Miss  Irene  Combs  and  Clyde  Barker  of  Amarillo  were  married  Friday  afternoon  at  the 
home  of  the  bride's  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  G.  B.  Combs.  Mrs.  Barker  is  a  former  resident 
of  Canyon  and  is  an  ex-student  at  the  college.   For  the  past  two  years  she  had  been  teach- 
ing in  the  public  schools  of  Amarillo.   The  bridegroom  is  a  resident  of  Timarillo. 

The  bride  wore  a  beautiful  dress  of  orchid  georgette,  carrying  a  bouquet  of  wax-like 
sweet  peas  which  were  in  perfect  harmony  with  the  dress.   The  groom  was  neatly  dressed 
in  the  appropriate  blue  serge  suit  while  the  bridesmaid.  Miss  Janet  Combs,  and  the  best 
man,  Tom  Fatheringham,  helped  carry  out  the  color  scheme,  being  dressed  in  light  and-  dark. 

Mter  many  congratulations  the  cov5>le  left  for  their  honeymoon  which  extends  into 
the  movmtains  of  New  Mexico.   They  will  make  their  home  in  Amarillo. 

The  guests  present  were:  Bobbie  Roland  of  Wildorado;  Mary  Carney  of  Groom,  Jessie 
Curtis  of  Snyder;  the  bride's  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  G.  B.  Combs,  and  Ruby  Combs,  sister  of 
of  the  bride.   The  officiating  minister  was  Rev.  J.  W.  Blair  of  Bovina. 
AMARILLO  (TEXAS)  NEWS....       **********  july  22,  1926 

Mr.  Barker  was  formerly  a  resident  of  Hankinson,  living  with  his  parents  in  this 

city  for  a  good  many  years .  He  has  many  friends  who  wish  the  young  couple  much  happiness . 

********** 

Announcements  have  been  received  in  Hankinson  of  the  marriage  of  Miss  Emma  Evans, 
daughter  of  Mr.,  and  Mrs.  A.  C.  Evams,  to  Mr.  Hortnick  Olstad,  Thursday,  July  15th,  at 
Fargo.  ND.   They  will  be  home  after  August  1st  at  Mayville,  ND.  Mrs.  Olstad  was  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Hankinson  High  School  faculty  five  years  ago. 

**********  July  22,  1926 

MARGARET  ANDERSON,  ALONZO  ALLEN  MARRY 
The  marriage  of  Alonzo  Allen  and  Margaret  Anderson  took  place  on  Saturday  at  Wah- 
peton.   After  the  ceremony  the  yoving  couple  returned  and  immediately  went  to  houskeeping 
in  the  John  Allen  residence,  where  they  will  be  at  home.   Their  friends  extend  hearty 

congratulations  and  wishes  for  a  happy  wedding  life FAIRMOUNT  Column  in  WAHPETON 

GLOBE **********  August  5,  1926 

FORMER  HANKINSON  MAN  IS  MARRIED  AT  SHELDON 
A  pretty  wedding  took  place  at  12  noon  Monday  at  the  Mrs.  H.  Johnson  home  in  Apple- 
ton,  MN.,  when  Miss  Magna  E.  Johnson  of  that  place  became  the  wife  of  \-}m.    Shelver  of 

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Sheldon.   The  ring  ceremony  was  used.   Rev.  Belgum  of  the  Lutheran  Church  performed  the 
ceremony. 

The   maid  of  honor  was  Miss  Florence  Aitken,  of  Fairdale,  ND.   The  best  man  was  Glen 
Shelver,  brother  of  the  groom. 

The  flower  girls  were  Mary  Jane  Shelver  of  Ortonville  and  Barbara  Johnson  of  Omaha, 
NE.   A  solo,  "Thank  God  for  a  Garden"  was  sung  by  Mrs.  C.  J.  Olson  of  Bellingham.   The 
wedding  march  "Mendelssahl"  was  played  by  Ida  Johnson,  sister  of  the  bride. 

Ttie   bride  wore  a  pretty  dress  of  shell  pink  chiffon  with  silver  trimmings  ai\d   car- 
ried a  bouquet  of  Lily  of  the  Valley  and  Orchids.  The  maid  of  honor  had  a  bouquet  of 
yellow  and  tea  roses,  and  the  mother  of  the  bride  had  sweet  peas  and  roses. 

The  house  was  decorated  in  yellow  and  white.  A  handsome  altar  arrangement  was  in 
the  center  of  the  parlor  where  the  wedding  took  place. 

Out  of  town  guests  who  attended  the  wedding  were:  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Henry  Johnson  and 
daughters  Mary  Ann  and  Barbara  of  Omaha,  NE.,  and  Mrs.  Hulda  M.  Shelver  and  son.  Glen 
and  daughter,  Ina,  of  Sheldon. 

The  bride  eind  groom  left  after  the  wedding  dinner  was  served,  for  the  Black  Hills 
and  other  points  in  the  west.   They  expect  to  spend  about  six  weeks  touring  through 
Yellowstone  amd  other  points. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Shelver  will  live  in  the  Schaffer  house  upon  their  return  to  Sheldon. 
Mr.  Shelver  is  the  proprietor  of  the  Shelver  Drug  Store SHELDON  ENTEKPRIZE 

Mau^y  Rajikinson  people  are  acquainted  with  the  bridegroom,  who  formerly  lived  here 
being  en^iloyed  at  the  Hankinson  Drug  Store. 

**********  August  12,  1926 

JULIA  O'BRIEN  MARRIED 

Of  interest  to  Hankinson  friends  is  the  marriage  of  Miss  Julia  O'Brien  of  Fairmount 
to  Mr.  C.  Eggert  of  Valley  City.   The  following  account  is  taken  from  the  Globe: 

"Miss  Julia  O'Brien  of  Fairmount  and  Mr.  C.  Eggert  of  Valley  City  were  married  at 
the  Catholic  rectory  by  the  Rev.  Father  Bieren  on  Saturday  afternoon. 

The  bride  is  a  niece  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  James  Fogerty  and  has  made  her  home  with  them 
since  she  was  a  young  child,  with  the  exception  of  four  years  when  she  was  teaching. 
During  those  years  she  had  made  innumerable  friends  who  join  in  extending  heartiest 
congratulations  for  a  happy  wedded  life. 

The  young  couple  left  Saturday  afternoon  for  a  visit  with  the  groom's  parents  at 
Valley  City,  where  they  will  make  definite  plans  for  the  future. 

**********  September  2,  1926 

LIDGERWOOD Miss  Florence  Lueck  of  this  city  and  Joe  Roth  of  Hankinson  were  mar- 
ried at  Hankinson  on  Tuesday  and  will  reside  in  that  city.   The  wedding  was  a  surprise  to 
their  friends  as  none  of  them  were  given  a  hint  as  to  their  intentions. 

**********  September  16,  192' 


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The  marriage  of  Miss  Florence  Lueck  of  Lidgerwood  to  Mr.  Jacob  J.  Roth  of  Hankinson, 

was  solemnized  Saturday,  at  St.  Philips  Chvirch.   The  Rev.  Joseph  F.  Studnicka  officiating. 

The  wedding  sxipper  was  served  Sxmday  evening  at  the  home  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Roth.  There 

were  fifteen  guests  present. 

**********  September  16,  192i 


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BELLIN  -  WITT  WEDDING 

The  wedding  of  Milton  Witt  and  Minnie  Bellin.  was  solemnized  at  Moorehead,  MN.,  Toes- 
day  at  2  PM.,  at  the  Presbyterian  Paorsonage  with  Rev.  Dr.  W.  J.  Hall  officiating. 

Hie  bride  wore  a  gown  of  jtmgle  green  crepe  back  satin.  Biey  were  attended  by  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  R.  F.  Bellin. 

They  will  spend  two  weeks  motoring  through  the  northern  part  of  the  state.  Both  the 
bride  and  groom  were  bom  and  raised  in  Hankinson. 

Minnie  is  the  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  R.  Bellin.  She  graduated  from  the  Hankinson 
High  School  and  spent  two  successful  years  of  teaching  nesir  Hankinson. 

Milton  Witt  is  the  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Charles  Witt  living  a  few  miles  otit  of  Hankin- 
son.  The  yoxing  co\5)le  have  many  friends  here  who  will  extend  congratulations  aind  wish  them 
a  long  and  happy  life.  **•***•***  September  30,  1926 

EVENSON  -  RAMBERG 

News  has  come  to  us  of  the  marriage  of  Miss  Dakota  Evenson  to  Mr.  Carl  Ramberg  of 
Minneapolis,  on  Sept.  26th.   Mr.  Ramberg  is  a  conductor  on  the  Oriental  Limited  running 
from  Minneapolis  to  Portland. 

Miss  Dakota  is  the  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  T.  L.  Evenson  and  was  a  resident  of 
Hamkinson,  until  a  few  yecirs  ago  when  she  accepted  a  position  in  Minneapolis.  She  attend- 
ed the  HainJcinson  High  School.  After  graduating  Miss  Evenson  was  employed  in  the  office 
of  Dr.  S.  McDonald  and  Tillisch. 

—  Her  many  friends  in  HemJtinson  extend  their  best  wishes  and  congratxilations . 

**********  October  7,  1926 

DAVID  KULBERG  MARRIED  SUNDAY 
Married  at  San  Francisco  Sxmday.  Miss  Fay  Golfine  is  the  Bride 

David  Kulbert,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  I.  Kulberg  of  this  city,  and  Miss  Fay  Golfine, 
were  married  Icist  Sunday,  Oct.  10th  in  San  Francisco.  The  ceremony  took  place  at  the 
home  of  the  bride's  covisin  in  that  city.   The  wedding  was  attended  by  a  few  friends  and 
the  relatives  present;  and  the  bride  cind  groom  are  already  settled  in  their  new  apartments, 

Ihe  bride's  home  was  in  Winnipeg,  Canada;  she  becoming  acquainted  with  Mr.  Kulberg 
through  a  visit  with  relatives  in  San  Fremcisco. 

David  Kulberg  has  many  warm,  personal  friends  in  Hankinson,  his  old  home  town,  who 
extend  congratxilations  over  this  happy  event.  It  was  only  about  three  years  ago  that 
David  left  Hankinson  to  assume  the  management  of  a  ladies  ready-to-wear  store  in  San  Fran- 
cisco.  Through  his  well  known  aggressiveness  and  business  ability  Mr.  Kulberg  heis  btiilt 
up  the  business  until  it  is  one  of  the  most  prosperous  in  the  Golden  Gate  City. 

Itiere  is  rapidly  beccHning  quite  a  Kulberg  settlement  in  Sam  Francisco,  ais  Saun  Monroe, 
David  and  Oscau:  are   all  living  there. 

*•***•**«*  October  14,  1926 

Many  of  the  friends  of  Miss  Irene  Ehr,  who  formerly  lived  here,  will  be  interested 

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in  knowing  that  she  was  married  to  Paul  Kerkove  at  her  home  at  Jessup,  lA. ,  on  Tuesday 
October  12th.  **********  October  14,  1926 

NEUMAN  -  KLINGBELL 

Miss  Hilda  Neiman,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  O.  W.  Nevcman  of  Great  Bend,  was  united 
in  marriage  to  R.  W.  Klingbell,  seta   of  Mrs.  E.  A.  Klingbell  of  Lisbon,  ND. ,  on  Tuesday 
October  19th,  at  8:30  AM  at  the  home  of  the  bride's  parents,  Pev.  J.  Meier  of  BanXinson 
performing  the  ceremony. 

The  bride  wore  a  gown  of  flesh  satin  trimmed  with  cream  lace  and  wore  a  white  silk 
tulle  veil  held  in  place  with  a  band  of  rose  buds.   She  carried  a  shower  bouquet  of  bridal 
roses,  the  groom  wore  a  suit  of  dark  blue  serge. 

Miss  Ruth  Neuman,  sister  of  the  bride  was  maid  of  honor.  She  wore  a  gown  of  pearl 
satin  triraned  with  gray  georgette.   She  carried  a  bouquet  of  asters  and  sweet  pesis.  Allen 
Neuman,  brother  of  the  bride  acted  as  best  man. 

The  bride  is  a  graduate  of  Dakota  Business  College  of  Fargo,  and  for  the  past  yeaur 
was  eitployed  in  the  law  office  of  Curtis  fi  Remington  at  Lisbon. 

The  groom  is  a  prominent  business  man  of  that  city.  He  is  a  veteran  of  the  World 
War  and  is  adjutant  of  the  local  post  of  the  American  Legion. 

Immediately  after  the  ceremony,  a  wedding  breakfast  was  served,  after  which  the 

young  couple  departed  for  the  TVin  Cities  and  vzurious  points  in  Iowa.   Ihey  will  be  at 

home  in  Lisbon  after  November  1st. 

**********  October  21,  1926 

"^Do  you  know  that  a  Hankinson  couple  who  live  together  in  marked  peace  and.   harmony 
decided  eau:ly  in  their  married  career  that  whenever  one  of  them  started  an  argument  the 
other  was  to  walk  out  of  the  house  and  remain  until  the  storm  subsided  within? 

Well,  they  did,  and  the  man  is  a  robust  specimen  due  to  living  outdoors  most  of  his 
life.  **********  October  21,  1926 

RENELT  -  SCHILTZ 

A  wedding  of  two  very  popular  young  people  occvired  Thuesday  morning,  October  26th 
at  9  AM.,  when  Pev.  Fr.  Jos.  Studnicka  united  in  mairriage  Miss  Mathilda  Renelt  and  Mr. 
Mathias  Schiltz,  at  the  St.  Philip's  Church  in  the  presence  of  the  relatives  of  the  con- 
tracting parties. 

Ihc  bride,  a  daughter  of  Mrs.  Frank  Renelt,  was  attended  by  Misses  Florence  Roob 
and  Mary  Pohl,  and  the  groom  by  Joe  and  Nick  Schiltz. 

llie  bride  wore  a  gown  of  white  satin  and  csirried  a  bouquet  of  roses  and  sweet  peas. 
The  brides  maids  wore  dresses  of  light  shades  overhanging,  a  honeydew  georgette  and  the 
other  pale  green  crepe  de  chine.   They  carried  bouquets  of  carnations.   The  groom  was 
attended  by  his  two  brothers,  who  wore  suits  of  dark  blue  serge. 

The  groom  is  a  well  known  young  man  farming  with  his  parents  south  of  town.   They 
expect  to  make  their  home  with  his  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Schiltz.   A  wedding  dinner 
and  supper  was  given  at  the  home  of  the  bride  to  about  25  guests,  and  a  wedding  damce 

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and  shower  was  given  by  the  groom's  sister  at  Grawe's  Hall  Tuesday  evening. 

ttie  members  of  the  local  Legion,   wishing  to  give  their  brother  member  a  good  start 
on   the  uncharted  seas  of  mcoxied  life,    captured  Mr.    and  Mrs.   Schiltz,   and  led  by  the  band 
gave  them  a  buggy  ride  through  the  business  section  of  the  city. 

The  dance,   given  at  Grawe's  Hall,  was  attended  by  members  of  the  Legion  and  lady 
friends  and  other  invited  guests,   and  the  room  wsis  thronged  with  friends  who  helped  make 
the  occasion  one  of  the  most  delightful  of  the  year. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.   Schiltz  are  splendid  young  people  who  are  very  well  and  favorably  known. 
That  they  will  make  a  success  of  married  life  goes  without  saying.      The  NEWS   joins  with 
their  multitude  of  friends  in  extending  congratulations. 

**********  October  28,    1926 

GKEAT  BEND  COUPLE  MARRIED 
Miss  Cleo  Bemdt  and  Harry  W.   Anderson  of  Dwight  United  in  Marriage 

The  Gust  Bemdt  home  was  the  scene  of  a  very  pretty  wedding  at  three  o'clock  last 
Wednesday  afternoon  when  their  daughter  Cleo  became  the  bride  of  Harry  Anderson  of  EVight. 

Ihe  ceremony  was  performed  by   Pev.   E.   Schroeder  of  the  Evangelical  Church  under  an 
arch  of  blue  and  white.      Ohe  bride  wore  a  dress  of  pale  blue  georgette   triraned  with  hand 
painting  and  carried  a  boixjuet  of  pink  roses.     She  was  attended  by  Miss  Anna  Bohn  who  wore 
a  dress  of  tan  crepe   de  chine.      The  groom  was   attended  by  Irby  Bemdt,   brother  of  the  bride 
Miss  Stella  Bramer  played  the  wedding  mzurch. 

After  the  ceremony  a  bounteous  three  course  dinner  was  served  to  seventy  two  guests. 
Cleo-  is  the  oldest  daughter  of  Mr. and  Mrs.   Bemdt  and  has  grown  to  womanhood  here.      She 
is   a  graduate  of  the  Wahpeton  High  School.      The   groom  is   the  son  of  Mr.    and  Mrs.    Christ 
Anderson  of  IVight. 

Their  many  friends  extend  their  best  wishes  and  heartiest  congratulations. 

**********  November  4,    1926 

Mr.   and  Mrs.    Russel  Abbott  returned  Svmday  morning  from  Minneapolis  where   they 

attended  the  wedding  of  Mrs.   Abbott's   sister. 

**********  November  4,  1926 

LIDGERWOOD The  Methodist  parsonage  was  the  scene  of  a  pretty  wedding  on  Monday 

of  this  week,  when  Miss  Martha  E.  Mitchell  and  Stephen  Butz  of  Hope  were  united  in  the 
bonds  of  holy  matrimony  by  the  local  pastor.  Rev.  Chas .  W.  langdon.  The  couple  were 
attended  by  Mr.  and  Mrs.  M.  D.  Mc  Call  of  Ayr,  ND.   Mrs.  Mc  Call  is  a  sister  of  the  bride. 
Several  friends  of  the  bride  and  groom  journeyed  from  Hope  for  the  occasion,  among  them 
Mrs.  Jennie  Mitchell,  mother  of  the  bride. 

**********  November  11,  1926 

Banns  were  published  last  week  for  the  marriage  of  Nickolis  Kinn  and  Miss  Anna  Bir- 

chem  of  White  Rock,  SD.,  on  Monday,  November  22nd. 

**********  November  18,  1926 


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DAN  CUPID  BUSY  THIS  WEEK 
Three  Weddings  in  One  Week  Mark  the  High  Tide  For  This  Year 

HENTZ  -  KINN 
The  marriage  of  John  Hentz,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Jacob  Bentz,  and  Caroline  Kinn,  dau- 
ghter of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Mike  Kinn,  weis  solemnized  on  Wednesday  morning  at  9  AM.,  at  the  St. 
Philips  Church,  Rev.  Fr.  Jos.  A.  Studnicka  officiating. 

Leo  Baugus,  brother  of  the  groom,  acted  as  best  man,  and  Miss  Agnes  Kinn,  sister  of 
the  bride,  as  bridesmaid.  Both  the  bride  and  groom  are  well  known  here,  having  lived  in 
this  vicinity  all  their  lives. 

After  the  ceremony  the  wedding  dinner,  a  real  banquet,  was  served  at  noon  in  the  St. 
Philip's  Church  basement.  Plates  were  set  for  94,  all  the  immediate  relatives  of  the 
bride  and  groom.  Three  generations  of  the  Kinn  family  were  represented.   This  was  an  . 
in^ressive  scene.  The  hall  and  tables  were  beautifully  decorated  with  potted  plants  and 
natural  flowers.  Music  during  the  dinner  and  afternoon  was  furnished  by  Ponath's  Orchestra 
The  waitresses  serving  the  dinner  were  all  cousins  of  the  bride  and  groom. 

At  the  close  of  the  dinner.  Father  Studnicka  spoke  feelingly,  of  his  spiritual  minis- 
trations, through  32  years  to  the  Kinn  families,  in  some  of  which  he  baptized  three  gener- 
ations.  "Look  not  for  peace  and  contentment  and  happiness  in  the  houses  of  the  learned 
and  wealthy,  for  there  it  will  not  be  found.   More  often  real  and  genuine  happiness  is 
found  in  the  humble  houses  of  God  fearing,  God  loving  poor  where  a  numerous  family  and 
blessing  of  the  Almighty  furnishes  that  which  the  world  can  not  give." 

-After  an  afternoon  at  cards  and  social  gatherings,  the  wedding  guests  dispersed  with 
memories  of  a  happy  event  never  to  be  forgotten. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Hentz  departed  on  the  Soo  train  106  for  a  two  months  honeymoon  trip 
which  will  take  them  to  many  Minnesota  and  Wisconsin  points. 

The  NEWS  extends  the  congratulations  to  the  estimable  couple  and  will  heartily  wel- 
come their  return.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Hentz  will  settle  down  on  a  farm  southwest  of  town,  which 

Mr.  Hentz  owns  and  will  become  one  of  o\ir  permanent  farmers. 

****•****«  November  26,  1926 

KINN  BIRCHEM 
Mr.  Nicholis  Kinn  and  Miss  Anna  Birchem,  of  White  Pjock,  SD.,  were  united  in  marriage 
Monday  morning,  Nov.  22nd,  at  the  St.  Philip's  Church,  Rev.  Studnicka  officiating. 

After  the  ceremony  the  guests  of  the  imnediate  families  and  friends  enjoyed  a  wedding 
diiuier  at  the  home  of  the  bride's  parents  near  White  Rock. 

In  the  evening  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Kinn  entertained  about  100  guests  at  a  dancing  party  givei 
in  Grawe's  Hall.   The  music  was  furnished  by  the  African  Quintette,   A  daintily  appointed 
lunch  was  served  at  midnight ;  the  guests  departing  at  1  AM,  after  wishing  the  bride  and 
groom  joy  through  life. 

The  bride  is  the  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.   Birchem,  living  near  White  Rock,   She  is 
a  very  splendid  young  lady  cind  a  worthy  helpmate  to  Mr.  Kinn, 

The  groom  is  a  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Peter  Kinn  and  has  long  been  a  resident  of  Hankin- 
son  territory.   Through  his  industry  and  frugalty  he  owns  the  fine  farm,  where  he  and  his 

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bride  will  make  their  hcane. 

**********  November  26,  1926 

BRISBIN  -  SCJmiDT 
Miss  Helen  Schmidt,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  August  Schmidt,  became  the  bride  of  Will- 
iam Brisbin  of  Everett,  WA.,  on  Wednesday  at  the  Parish  house  at  11  AM.,  Rev.  Fr.  Studnicka 

officiating. 

Their  attendants  were  Joseph  Wirtz  and  Dorothy  Wirtz.   The  happy  couple  will  make  their 

hojne  an   the  Augxist  Schmidt  farm,  this  winter. 

*♦***♦*••*  November  26,  1926 

Announcements  have  been  received  of  the  marriage  of  Miss  Charlotte  Felton  to  Mr.  Victor 

Stobey.  Miss  Felton  was  formerly  a  resident  of  Han3tinson.   She  moved  to  Fairmount  several 

yecirs  ago  and  has  been  employed  in  the  Bostrvmi  store.  Mr.  Stobey  is  en^jloyed  at  the  Gamble 

Robinson  fruit  house  at  Fcdxmovint.   The  young  couple  have  many  friends  here,  vrtio  extend  their 

congratulations.  ********** 

November  26,  1926 

GUSTMAN  -  MOTIS 

Rudolph  Gustman  and  Agnes  Motis  were  quietly  married  on  Wednesday,  Nov.  24th,  by  Judge 
Van  Arnum  at  Wahpeton,  ND. 

The  bride  wore  a  beautiful  dress  of  white  satin  and  carried  a  bouquet  of  pink  roses 
and  fern.  Miss  T=>T"a  Motis,  a  sister  of  the  bride,  acted  as  bridesmaid.  She  wore  a  blue 
silk  crepe  dress.  Hcirry  Gustman,  a  brother  of  the  groom,  acted  as  best  man. 

After  the  ceremony  a  delicious  6  o'clock  dinner  was  served  at  the  groom's  parents 
hcane.  The  groom  is  the  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Frank  Gustman,  who  reside  near  HanJtinson. 

The  bride  is  the  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Frank  Motis  also  of  Hankinson.  Their  many 

friends  wish  them  a  long  and  happy  majrried  life . 

**********  December  2 ,  1926 

Otis  Marvick  of  Sisseton,  well  and  favorably  known  throughout  Roberts  County,  was  mar- 
ried on  Thursday,  Nov.  25th,  to  Miss  Ruth  Varland  at  the  home  of  the  bride's  parents. 

The  bride  is  a  sister  of  Walter  Varland  and  is  quite  well  known  in  Sisseton  where  she 
has  often  visited.  Otis  is  a  fine  fellow  and  his  hosts  of  friends,  in  this  part  of  the  county 
join  in  congratulations.  They  will  make  their  home  at  Marshall,  MN.,  where  in  partnership 

with  Walter  Varland,  he  is  conducting  a  Chrysler  Agency.    ...NEW  EFFINGTON  COLUMN 

**********  December  9,  1926 


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19  2  7  : 

A  marriage  license  was  issued  to  John  Hannon  and  Miss  June  Lockman  Tuesday  at  Minn- 
eapolis.  Miss  Lockman  taught  in  the  Hankinson  school  last  year. 

**********  January  6,  1927 

KINN  -  SKOG  MARRIAGE 

Miss  Anna  Kinn,  daughter  of  Mrs,  Peter  Kinn,  living  south  of  Hankinson,  and  Mr.  Cliff- 
ord Skog  of  New  Effington,  were  married  Tuesday  morning  at  9  AM  with  Rev.  Fr.  Studnicka  per- 
forming the  ceremony.  After  the  wedding  the  immediate  feonily  with  Paul  Kinn,  Mrs.  Fr2mk 
LaQua  and  a  brother  of  the  groom,  were  entertained  at  a  wedding  dinner  at  the  Mrs.  Peter 
Kinn  home. 

The  bride  was  dressed  in  tan  silk  emd  carried  a  bouquet  of  bridal  roses.  The  bridesmaid 
Kiss  Catherine  Kinn,  sister  of  the  bride,  wore  a  gown  of  flesh  colored  crepe  de  chine  and 
carried  a  bouqiiet  of  carnations. 

The  groom  was  attended  by  his  brother,  Carl  Skog.  TUtie   yovmg  couple  will  be  at  home  to 
their  mamy  friends  on  the  Mrs.  Peter  Kinn  fcirm,  where  Mr.  Skog  will  engage  in  farming. 

The  NEWS  joins  with  a  multitude  of  friends  in  wishing  the  happy  young  coxqsle  the  joys 
of  life.  *•**«♦**••  January  13,  1927 

GREAT  BEND.... A  very  pretty  wedding  occured  at  the  Ev.  Lutheran  Church  Thursday  after- 
noon at  3  PM  when  Miss  Adelia  Stoltenow  became  the  bride  of  Leslie  Brandt.   The  ceremony 
was  solemnized  by  Rev.  T.  Hinck. 

Wie  bride  wore  a  dress  of  white  cimton  crepe  and  carried  a  bouquet  of  roses.   Acting 
as  bridesmaids  were  Gustine  Stoltenow,  sister  of  the  bride,  who  wore  a  dress  of  pale  green 
flat  crepe  and  carried  a  botiquet  of  carnations  and  Miss  Mildred  Brandt,  the  groom's  sister, 
who  was  dressed  in  old  rose  crepe  and  carried  carnations. 

Hie  groom  weis  attended  by  Albert  Stoltenow  and  Ewalt  Gehler.  The  bride  is  the  daughter 
of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  H.  J.  Stoltenow  and   has  grown  to  womanhood  here.   The  groom  "is  the  son  of 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  J.  J,  Brandt  of  Moore ton  Township. 

The  entire  community  joins  in  extending  the  young  couple  their  best  wishes  and  heart- 
iest  congratulations.  «.*•*•*♦**  February  17,  1927 

William  Martin,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  William  F.  Baisley,  pioneer  residents  of  this  vic- 
inity, was  married  to  Miss  Eirana  Enberg  of  Astoria,  OR.,  a  popular  young  lady  of  that  city, 
on  Feb.  19th.   They  will  live  at  Wanna,  OR.,  where  Martin  is  now  eirployed.   Martin  left 
Hankinson  for  the  coast  country  over  four  years  ago,  but  still  has  a  host  of  friends,  and 
well  wishers  beside  his  folks,  who  remember  him  for  his  many  manly  qualitites.  The  wedding 
wzis  an  invited  affair,  with  about  100  guests  present. 

***•••***•  March  3,  1927 

C&rl   Pasbrig  of  Great  Bend  and  Mrs.  M.  Dielkc  of  Hamklnson  were  married  Wednesday  after- 
noon at  the  brides'  home  in  west  Hankinson.   Rev.  T.  Hinck  of  Great  Bend  performed  the  wed- 
ding ceremony  at  four  o'clock  to  immediate  relatives  and  friends. 

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The  groom  is  a  retired  fanner  of  the  Great  Bend  vicinity.  The  bride  came  here  from 
Germany  about  two  yeairs  ago  and  is  living  in  the  Albert  Erb  house,  where  she  located  when 
she  first  came  to  Hankinson. 

**********  April  21,  1927 

SPOTTSWOOD  -  ADNET 

Hankinson  friends  this  week  received  annotmcements  of  the  marriage  of  Miss  Kathryn 
Spottswood  to  Mr.  Roy  Adnet  at  Santa  Ana,  CA. ,  on  Thursday,  April  21st.  The   ceremony  was 
performed  at  the  M.  E.  Church  in  that  city  in  the  presence  of  relatives  eind  immediate  friends 
and  was  followed  by  an  infomal  reception  at  the  home  of  the  bride's  mother,  Mrs.  Kate  E. 
Spottswood,  in  Anedieim,  CA. 

■Bie  bride  grew  to  womanhood  in  Hankinson  and  is  a  gradxiate  of  the  local  high  school. 
Removing  with  the  family  to  California  a  cot^le  of  years  ago,  she  took  a  course  in  nursing 
at  Pasadena,  and  it  was  while  thus  engaged  that  she  met  Mr.  Adnet  and  a  romance  began  that 
culminated  in  the  wedding  last  week.   The  groom  is  connected  with  the  hospital  and  the  young 
couple  will  make  their  home  at  Pasadena. 

The  bride's  many  friends  in  this  vicinity  are  pleased  to  extend  congratulations  and 
best  wishes.  •***•****  *  April  28,  1927 

KLAR  -  RANDALL 

Miss  Bessie  Kleu:  and  Cairmi  Randiill  were  united  in  marriage  Tuesday  morning  at  Brecken- 
ridge  by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Hill  of  the  Methodist  Church.  Returning  to  Hankinson  the  young  couple 
were  served  a  wedding  breaJcfast  at  the  Mrs.  Rose  Wolfe  home.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Randall  left  on 
108  for  the  Twin  Cities  on  a  wedding  trip  before  going  to  their  home  at  Mankato,  MN.,  where 
Mr.  Randall  is  employed  in  the  C.  fi  N.  W.  depot. 

The  bride  is  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Wm.  Klcir  of  Elma  Township,  and  has  lived  neaxly 
all  her  life  in  this  community.   She  attended  school  in  Hankinson,  and  later  taught  near 
Hcuikinson.  She  is  a  sister  of  Mrs.  Rose  Wolfe  and  Adelyne  Klar  of  Hankinson. 

Having  lived  here  for  years,  the  bride  has  made  many  warm  friends  who  rejoice  over  the 
news  of  this  happy  event,  and  extend  the  most  sincere  congratxilations . 

**********  June  2,  1927 

HOFFMAN  -  McMORPOV? 

Miss  Minnie  Hoffman  of  St.  Paul,  eind  Joseph  McMorrov;,  formerly  of  Hankinson  and  now 
employed  by  Swift  &  Co.,  in  S.  St.  Paul,  were  married  Wednesday,  June  1st  in  St.  Paul. 
They  arrived  here  last  lliursday  and  are  spending  several  weeks  visiting  with  relatives  of 
the  groom. 

Mr.  McMorrow  is  a  former  Hankinson  boy,  having  farmed  four  miles  southeast  of  here  for 

a  number  of  years,  moving  to  St.  Paul  four  years  ago.  He  has  several  sisters  living  in  this 

vicinity.  Mrs.  Chas  Spreckles  of  Hankinson,  is  a  sister  of  Mr.  McMorrow. 

**********  June  9^  1927 


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PETEFS  -  PEITZ  MARRIAGE 

Saturday  morning,  June  Hth,  the  Cathedral  of  Sioux  City,  lA.,  was  the  scene  of  a 
q\iiet  wedding  of  interest  to  the  people  of  Hankinson. 

Miss  Ann  Peters,  of  Madison,  SD. ,  daughter  of  Mrs.  Mary  Peters,  became  the  bride  of 
Mr.  Leo  Peitz,  formerly  of  Hankinson.   The  Rev.  Father  Flannigan,  pastor  of  the  Cathedral 
performed  the  ceremony  before  the  Nl5>ti^J.  Mass  at  6:30  AM. 

After  a  motor  trip  thru  northern  Minnesota,  the  couple  will  visit  at  the  home  of  Mrs. 
B.  Peitz,  the  young  man's  mother.   Uiey  will  be  at  home  after  July  1st  at  Willow  Lakes,  SD. 

Mr.  Peitz  grew  to  manhood  in  Hanlcinson,  and  the  best  wishes  of  a  host  of  friends  go 
with  the  yotmg  couple.  *«*»**.****  .,      .__« 

JUNE,  MONTH  of  WEDDINGS 

The  Mcirriage  Month  Maintains  Its  Record  This  Week 

WIPPERMAN  -  QOENEAO  VCWS  EXCHANGED 

In  the  presence  of  the  brides'  immediate  family,  the  wedding  of  Alva  Wipperman,  daugh- 
ter of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  M.  A.  Wipperman,  and  Roland  Q\ieneau,  of  New  York  City,  took  place  Tues- 
day rooming.   The  Rev.  Clarence  Carr,  of  Clark,  SD. ,  read  the  service  in  the  reception  room, 
in  a  setting  of  bridal  wreath  cind  peonies. 

The  bride  wore  a  gown  of  white  beaded  georgette,  and  orange  blossoms  held  in  cap  effect, 
her  veil  of  Belgium  lace.  She  carried  a  shower  bouquet  of  geirdenias,  white  sweet  peas  and 
lillies  of  the  valley.   Immediately  after  the  ceremony  a  wedding  breakfcist  was  served. 
Yellow  tea  roses  and  maiden  hair  ferns  were  used  in  the  dining  room. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Queneau  are  motoring  to  Springfield,  CXL.,   where  they  will  reside. 

**********  June  23,  1927 

STREGE   -  WOJNER 

Miss  Hulda  Louise  Strege  and  Arnold  H.  Womer  of  Lidgerwood,  were  married  in  that  city 
on  Saturday,  June  18th,  at  10  o'clock,  in  the  presence  of  immediate  relatives.   Immediately 
after  the  ceremony  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Woocner,  accompanied  by  Mr.  and  Mrs.  W.  H.  Wilde  of  Great 
Bend,  departed  by  auto  for  a  trip  to  Minneapolis,  Duluth  and  the  Iron  Range  county,  expect- 
ing to  return  to  Lidgerwood  in  about  a  week. 

The  bride  is  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Strege  of  Lidgerwood,  and  is  one  of  that 
city's  most  popxilar  young  ladies.   Through  her  aissociation  in  the  position  as  stenographer 
in  the  Home  Consumers  Co. ,  she  has  formed  a  laurge  acquciintance  in  the  business  world,  which 
together  with  her  social  friends,  makes  a  multitude  of  friends  who  extend  congratulatiwis 
to  the  newlyweds . 

Mr.  Womer,  one  of  the  ablest  salesmen  of  the  Lidgerwood  Auto  and  Machine  Co.,  needs 
no  introduction  to  the  News  readers;  he  probeQjly  is  as  well  known  as  cinyone  in  Richland 
County,  an&   is  an  exceedingly  likezd^le  and  energetic  young  man  who  is  making  a  marked  suc- 
cess in  the  business  world. 

Congratulations  are  extended  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Womer. 

**********  June  23,  1927 

AG. 


POPULAR  YOUNG  LADY  WED 

St.  Philip's  Church  was  the  scene  of  a  pretty  wedding  Tuesday  morning  when  Kiss  Susan 
Jaeger,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  M.  Jaeger  of  this  city,  becaae  the  bride  of  Mr.  Geo- 
rge Feneis  of  Mooreton,  son  of  Mr.   and  Mrs.    J.    Feneis  of  St.   Joe,   MN. 

TSie  bride  wore  a  gcwn  of  white  satin  and  all  over  lace  with  a  veil  of  the  same   color- 
She   carried  a  beautiful  bouquet  of  white  roses,   white  sweet  peas  and  lillies  of  the  valley. 
Miss  Hildagard  Schwinnghajnner  of  Albany,   MN. ,   niece  of  the  groom,   acted  as  bridesmaid.    She 
wore  a  gown  of  tan  flat  crepe  and  carried  a  boxxjiiet  of  red  roses. 

Ihe  groom  was  attended  by  Alfred  Jaeger,   brother  of  the  bride.      Ihe  bridal  party  assemb- 
led in  the  rear  of  the  church  and,    to  the  strciins  of  a  wedding  march  played  by  Mrs.    D.   E. 
I^an,    advanced  to  the  altar  where  Miss  Jaeger  and  Mr.    Feneis  were  xmited  in  marriage  by  Rev. 
Jos.    F.    Studnicka.      Hie  nuptial  ceremony  was  followed  by  High  Mass  which  was  sung  by  Rev. 
Jos.    F.   Studnicka.      After  Mass   the  bridal  party  rettamed  to  the  home  of  the  bride's  parents 
where  a  reception  was  held  with  only  relatives  in  attendance.      In  the  afternoon  of  the  same 
day  the  happy  coxrple,   accon5>anied  by  Miss  Schwinnghammer,   departed  by  auto  for  Albany,  where 
a  recepticai  Weis  held  in  their  honor  at  the  hcaae  of  the   groom's   sister.      From  Albany  they  will 
motor  to  the  Twin  Cities  and  other  points  of  interest  in  Minnesota.     They  will  make  their 
futuire  hooie  in  Mooreton  where  Mr.   Feneis   owns  a  garage. 

Tixe  bride  possesses  a  charming  personality  which  has  won  for  her  a  host  of  friends  who 
wish  to  extend  congratulations. 

Bie  groom  came  to  Mooreton  from  St.    Joe,    MN. ,    two  years  ago  and  until   recently  was 
enployed  as  mechanic  on  the  Manakowski   farm  near  Mooreton.   He   is  a  man  of  sterling  quality 
and  has  a  large  circle  of  friends. 

**********  June  23,    1927 

Miss  Margaret  Ann  Crooks  and  Mr.    Cowin  H.    Moffet  were  married  on  Thursday,   J\me   23rd 
at  the  Tyson  Methodist  Church  at  12  o'clock  noon,    in  the  presence  of  a  number  of  relatives 
and  invited  guests.      "Uie  young  couple  will  be   at  home  after  Sept.   1st,   1927,   at  Mooreton, 
ND.      As  the  marriage  occxired  today,   we  will   give   an  extended  write-tip  nex  week. 

**********  June  23,    1927 

PROMINENT  YOUNG  PEOPLE   MARRIED 
Miss   Ila  Coppin  Became  Bride  of  Daniel  L.    Jones 

The  home  of  Mr.    and  Mrs.    John  R.    Jones  was   the   scene  of  a  wedding  Wednesday  evening 
when  Kiss   Ila  Coppin,    daughter  of  Mr.    George   Coppin,    became  the  bride  of  Mr.   Daniel  Jones, 
son  of  Mr.    and  Mrs.    John   R.    Jones.      The   Rev.    G.    R.    McKeith  officiated. 

Preceeding  the  ceremony,    Mr.    David  Jones   of  Forman  sang  "I  Love  You  Truly"   and  "At 
Dawning"  was   sung  by  Mr.    J.    P.   P.    Tulloch.      "The  Bridal  Chorus"   from  Lohengrin  was  played 
by  Kiss   Catha  Jones. 

Attending  the  bride  as  maid  of  honor  was  Miss  K^ry  Carol  Jones,  who  wore   a  gown  of 
blue  beaded  georgette.      She  carried  an  arm  bouquet  of  white  peonies.      Jane  Kretchman  act- 
ed as   ring  bearer  and  Margaret  Penrose  was   the   flower  girl.      Mr.   Elmer  Coppin   served  as 

best  man.  , , 

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Hie  bride,  who  entered  with  her  father,   wore  a  period  gown  of  white  georgette   fash- 
ioned with  a  tight  bodice  and  bouffant  skirt  which  had  inserts  of  lace.      Orange  blossoms 
held  the  tulle  veil,  which  had  been  worn  by  Mrs.    J.   P.   P.   Tulloch  at  her  wedding.      The 
bride  carried  a  shower  bouqxiet  of  brides   roses  and  lillies  of  the  valley. 

A  reception  was  held  on  the   lawn  a^ter  the   ceremony.     Mr.   and  Mrs.    Jones   left  that 
evening  for  a  motor  trip  through  Northern  Minnesota. 

The  out-of-town  guests  were:    Mr.   emd  Mrs.    D.    J.   Jones  and  daughter  Ruth,   of  Fonnan; 
Mr.    and  Mrs.  William  C3oppin  amd  feunily  and  Mr.    and  Mrs.   0.    Tew  of  Wahpeton;   Mr.   and  Mrs. 
Dave   Jones  of  Forman;   Mr.   and  Mrs.    James  Novak  of  New  ESiglcind;    Mrs.    R.    G.    Penrose  of  Chi- 
cago;   Mr.   Holskeenig  of  Cleveland;    Mrs.    J.    D.    McCarthy  of  Milwaukee;    Mrs.  Paine  of  Feurgo; 
Mr.   Kenneth  Oliver  of  New  Effington;    Miss   Dorothy  Parsons  amd  brother,   Arthur  of  lidgerwood 

and  Mr.   John  S.   Jones  of  Chicago. 

**********  June   30,    1927 

FORMER  HANKINSCN  GIRL  MARRIED 

A  wedding  of  interest  in  this  city,  is  that  of  Miss  Mildred  Jacobson,  daughter  of  Mrs. 
Louise  Jacobson  of  St.  Pavil,  forn»erly  of  this  city,  and  Mr.  George  Weiser  of  St.  Paul,  which 
took  place  on  Jvtne  21st  at  St.  Maries  Church  in  St.  Paul. 

Ihe  bride  v;ore  a  gown  of  white  embroidered  crepe.  She  wore  a  large  white,  horsehair 
hat  and  a  white  silk  coat.  Her  corsage  was  made  up  of  pale  yellow  roses,  white  sweet  peas 
and  lillies  of  the  valley. 

Miss  Louise  Jacobson,  a  sister  of  the  bride  was  her  only  attendant.   She  wore  a  gown 
of  beige  silk  and  a  hat  to  match.   She  carried  a  corsage  of  pink  roses  and  sweet  peas. 

After  the  ceremony  a  wedding  breakfast  was  served  to  the  guests  at  the  Curtis  Hotel. 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Weiser  left  for  a  motor  trip  to  Itaska  Park  and  after  August  1st  will  be  at 
home  at  849  E.  Fifth  St.,  St.  Paul. 


*********  * 


Jvme  30,  1927 


CROOKS  -  MOFFIT 

In  a  setting  of  white  peonies  and  yellow  iris  the  marriage  of  Miss  Margaret  Ann  Crooks, 
daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Crooks,  and  Mr.  Corwin  H.  Moffet  of  Barney,  was  solemnized 
on  Thursday,  June  23rd  at  the  Tyson  Church  in  Greendale.  The  ceremony  was  performed  by  Pev, 
James  Anderson  of  Fargo,  assisted  by  Rev.  T.J.  Chappell  of  the  Tyson  Church. 

Preceeding  the  ceremony,  Kermit  Oliver  sang,  "At  Dawning"  and  as  the  bridal  procession 
came  up  the  aisle  the  "Wedding  March"  from  Lohengrin  was  played  by  Miss  Doris  Lea. 

Jane  Kretchman  acted  as  flower  girl  and  was  followed  by  the  bridesmaids,  the  Misses 
Ida  Moffet  and  Clara  Swanson.   Miss  Gladys  Moffet  was  the  maiid  of  honor.  She  wore  a  gown 
of  green  georgette  with  hat  to  match  and  carried  a  boviquet  of  white  peonies.   The  gowns 
of  the  bridesmaids  were  of  yellow  georgette  and  they  carried  arm  bouquets  of  white  peonies. 

The  bride,  who  was  given  in  marrige  by  her  father  wore  a  gown  of  white  beaded  satin 
and  her  veil  was  of  silk  embroidered  lace.  She  carried  a  shower  bouquet  of  brides  roses 
and  sweet  peas. 

Tlie  groom  Wtia  attended  by  Mr.  Erwin  Crooks,  a  brother  of  the  bride.  The  out  of  town 

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guests  were  Mrs.  Moffet,  the  groom's  grandmother  of  Bismarck,  the  relatives  of  the  groom 
from  Barney,  Miss  Viola  Bailey  from  Idaho,  Albert  and  Ruth  Crooks  and  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Moeller 
of  White  Kock,  SD. ,  Miss  Meurgaret  Johnson  of  Faurgo,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  H.  H.  Brewster  and  son  of 
Sisseton,  SD.,  and  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Levi  Lisk  of  Stirum. 

A  reception  was  also  given  at  the  Moffet  home  at  Barney,  the  evening  of  J»ine  24th,  after 
which  the  bridal  cov^ile  left  for  a  motor  trip  to  Detroit  Lakes.  After  their  return,  they 
will  reside  at  the  Moffet  feirm. 


********** 


June  30,  1927 


Announcements  have  been  received  of  the  wedding  of  Miss  May  Sullivan  of  San  Francisco 
to  Mr.  Adam  DeFea  formerly  of  Hankinson.   The  ceremony  was  performed  in  Old  St.  Mary's  Cath- 
edral in  San  Francisco,  on  the  17th  of  June. 

**********  June  30,  1927 

BCHN  -  BEENDT  WEDDING 
-  The  home  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Richaurd  Bohn  was  the  scene  of  a  pretty  wedding  on  Wednesday 
aftemood  of  last  week  when  their  daughter.  Miss  Anna,  became  the  bride  of  Mr.  Irby  Bemdt. 
Ihe  Rev.  T.  Hinck  of  the  Lutheran  Church  officiated. 

The  bride  wore  a  gown  of  orchid  flat  crepe  and  a  veil,  and  carried  a  bouquet  of  peonies. 
She  was  attended  by  her  coxisin.  Miss  Myrtle  Bohn,  who  wore  a  gown  of  flesh  flat  crepe  and 
carried  peonies.  Ernest  Bohn,  brother  of  the  bride,  acted  as  best  man.  Miss  Effie  Ponath 
played  the  wedding  march. 

A  six  o'clock  dinner  was  served  to  the  guests  in  the  dining  room,  which  was  beautifully 
decorated  in  orchid  and  white. 

Both  the  young  people  are  popular  in  the  community,  having  been  bom  cind  raised  here. 
Mr.  Bemdt  is  a  graduate  of  the  State  Science  School  and  has  also  attended  the  State  Teach- 
ers College  at  Valley  City.  Ihe  past  few  years  he  ahs  taught  school  in  the  Great  Bend  comm- 
unity. The  bride  is  one  of  the  most  charming  young  ladies  of  Great  Bend. 

Mr.  eind  Mrs.  Bemdt  left  Wednesday  morning  on  a  motor  trip  through  Northern  Minnesota. 
The  entire  community  extends  them  best  wishes  emd  heartiest  congratulations. 

**********  July  7,  1927 

HANKINSON  YOUNG  PEOPLE   MARRIED  FRIDAY 
At  5  o'clock  Friday  evening,    July   1st,    the  marriage  of  Mary  E.    Chapin,    daughter  of  Kr. 
and  Mrs.  W.    J.    Chapin,    to  Mr.    Gordon  M.    Christenson,   was   solemnized  at  the  Methodist  par- 
sonage in  Wahpeton.      The   Rev.   Martin  Davis,   pastor  of  the  Foss  Methodist  Church,   officiated. 
Present  at  the  ceremony  were  Mr.    and  Mrs.    Chapin,   parents  of  the  bride,    Mr.   Chris   Chris- 
tenson,   father  of  the  bridegroom,    and  his   daughter.   Miss   Dorothy. 

Memy  friends  of  Mr.   and  Mrs.    Christenson  extend  congratiolations . 

**********  July  7,   1927 

PAYNE  -  JARSKI 
A  wedding  of  interest  to  Hankinson  people,  took  place  on  Monday  afternoon  at  Wahpeton 
when  Miss  Mona  Payne,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  A.  C.  Payne,  of  this  city,  became  the  bride 
of  Mr.  Andrew  Jarski.   Judge  Van  Amum  performed  the  ceremony. 

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The   bride  wore  a  nile  green  silk  gown  and  a  white  hat.  Wednesday,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Jarskl 
left  for  a  couple  of  weeks  visit  in  Minneapolis  and  other  points  in  the  East.  They  will 
be  at  home  at  Laretto,  ND. ,  on  Augijst  15th. 

nie  many  friends  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Jarskl  extend  heartiest  congratulations. 

**********  July  28,  1927 

CLIFFORD  WICKMAN  MARRIES  ANNAPOLIS  GIRL 

The  marriage  of  Ensign  C.  L.  Hickmam,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Wickmain  of  Rai^inson 
and  Miss  Ethel  Lescherbury  of  Annapolis,  MD. ,  took  place  July  14th,  at  the  Methodist  Par- 
sonage in  Annapolis,  the  Fev.  Flinger  officiating. 

He  was  graduated  in  Jvme  from  the  Naval  Academy  and  will  be  on  duty  on  the  U.  S.  S. 
Arizona.   Mr.  Wickman  will  spend  a  few  days  here  next  week,  visiting  with  his  parents.  Mrs. 
V7ickman  will  not  accompany  him. 


********** 


Aug\:ist  11,  1927 


Announcements  have  been  received  here  of  the  mairriage  of  Mr.  Carl  P..  Stack,  son  of 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Carl  Stack  and  Miss  Ellen  M.  Anderson.   The  wedding  took  place  in  St.  Paul 
on  August  6th.  After  a  short  honeymoon,  they  will  make  their  home  at  596  Beaney  St,, 
St.  Paul.  **********  August  11,  1927 

HABEL  -  ZIEGELMAN 

Cards  were  received  last  week  announcing  the  marriage  of  Miss  Hulda  Ziegelman  and  Mr. 
Walter  H.  Habel  of  Chicago  on  May  28,  1927  at  St.  Joseph,  MI.  The  ceremony  was  performed 
at  Trinity  Lutheran  Church,  Rev.  Louis  Neuchterlein  officiating. 

"The  bride  was  attired  in  a  gown  of  tan  canton  crepe  with  a  hat  to  match,  and  Ceirried 
an  axm  bouquet  of  roses  and  lillies  of  the  valley.   At  6  PM,  a  reception  for  fifty  guests 
W21S  held  at  the  Doris  Hotel  at  St.  Joseph. 

Hie   bride  is  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Wm.  Ziegelmcin  of  Hankinson  and  the  groom  is  a 
son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Herman  Habel,  proprietors  of  the  Doris  Hotel  at  Paw  Paw  Lakes. 

After  the  wedding  dinner,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Habel  left  for  a  wedding  trip  to  Niagara  Falls. 
Mrs.  Habel  then  returned  to  Hankinson  to  continue  her  work  as  operator  at  the  local  tele- 
phone exchange  until  a  week  ago  when  she  resigned.   Mr.  Habel  is  the  owner  of  a  bakery  in 
Chicago  and  they  will  make  their  future  home  in  that  city. 

The  many  friends  of  the  bride  in  this  city  were  delightfully  surprised  when  the  annou- 
ncement was  made  of  her  marriage. 

**********  August  25,  1927 

Announcements  have  been  received  of  the  marriage  of  Carl  H.  Stack  to  Miss  Lydia  Guts- 
chmidt  both  of  Harvey,  ND.,  which  took  place  on  Sunday  August  7th.   The  groom  is  very  well 
known  in  this  coianunity  as  he  was  employed  by  the  Wipperman  Merc.  Co.,  for  a  number  of  yeein 
He  is  now  employed  by  the  J.  C.  Penny  Co.,  of  Harvey,  where  they  will  make  their  home. 

**********  August  25,  1927 

LAWRENCE  KRETCHMAN  MARRIED  FRIDAY 
Lawrence  Kretchman  and  Miss  Ena  Van  Middlesworth  arrived  here  last  Thursday  evening 
from  Fullerton,  ND. ,  and  Friday  were  married  in  the  presence  of  only  the  imnedlate  relatives 
of  the  groom.  44  . 


A  bounteous  wedding  dinner  was  served  at  the  home  of  the  groom's  parents  Friday 
evening  at  6  o'clock.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Kretchman  returned  to  their  home  at  Fiillerton  Mon- 
day morning,  where  he  is  employed  by  the  Horowitz  Merc.  Co.  Bie  groom  is  a  son  of  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  George  Kretchman,  of  Hankinson.  Having  made  this  city  his  home  since  early  boy- 
hood, he  has  a  great  many  friends  who  extend  congratxilations  over  this  happy  event. 

**********  September  1,  1927 

Miss  Dorothy  Mae  Leavitt  of  HanJeinson  amd  William  Sturgis  of  Fairxaount,  were  meirried 
last  Saturday  at  the  Methodist  personage,  at  Wahpeton.  Rev.  W.  R.  Davis  performing  the 
cerejnony.  The  young  couple  will  be  at  home  on  the  farm  ten  miles  southwest  of  Fairmoxmt. 

**********  September  22,  1927 

HAMMER  &  STATE  LINE  KEWS On  Saturday  evening,  September  17th,  at  the  home  of  Mr. 

and  Mrs.  Andrew  Wrolstad,  Rev.  Iverson  spoke  the  words  that  united  Miss  Anna  Wrolstad  and 
Mr.  Ingvold  Hovey  for  life.  Mrs.  Iverson  played  the  wedding  miurch  to  which  the  bride  and 
groom  and  their  attendants.  Miss  Olga  Hovey,  sister  of  the  groom  and  Mr.  Helmer  Wrolstad, 
brother  of  the  bride,  took  their  places  under  the  aurch  of  streamers  and  roses  in  the  parlor. 

The  bride  and  groom  are  both  well  known  in  the  Hammer  community  and  need  no  introduct- 
ion to  our  Hammer  readers  and  we  certainly  wish  them  eill  the  best  things  in  life.  They 
will  make  their  home  on  the  Hovey  farm  northeeist  of  Hammer. 

**********  September  22,  1927 

BDCK  -  BLADCW  WEDDING 

A  very  pretty  church  wedding  was  solemnized  Wednesday  afternoon  at  the  Lutheran  Church 
wheir-Amold  H.  Bladow,  son  of  George  Bladow  of  this  city,  and  Miss  Adella  Buck,  daughter  of 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  B\ick  of  Lamars  Township,  were  united  in  marriage.  Rev.  J.  P.  Klausler 
performing  the  ceremony.  Only  the  immediate  relatives  were  present. 

The  young  couple  will  make  their  home  on  the  Paul  Schroeder  farm  northeast  of  Sonora. 
Kie  many  friends  of  these  two  splendid  young  people  extend  congratulations. 

**********  September  29,  1927 

MRS.  WOLFE'S  BROTHER  MARRIED  IN  MONTANA 

The  following  write-up  is  taken  from  the  Miles  City,  MT. ,  Star.  It  proves  very  inter- 
esting to  Hankinson  due  to  the  fact  that  it  relates  of  the  m2u:riage  of  Alex  Klar,  son  of 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Wm.  Kliu:  residing  south  of  Hankinson,  and  a  brother  of  Mrs.  Wolfe  of  this  city. 

"Bestriding  of  two  of  the  finest  horses  in  the  state,  togged  out  in  chaps,  five  gallon 
Stetsons  and  rodeo  neckerchiefs,  facing  Jvistice  Seth  Martin  eind  a  cheering  grandstand  which 
admired  their  grit,  while  Photographer  Stephenson  cranked  his  movie  camera,  Alexander  A. 
Klar  and  Beatrice  May  Warner  set  the  vogue  of  open-air-marriages  at  the  Eastern  Motintain 
Fair  on  Thursday  with  a  snap  and  aplomb  that  must  have  set  the  heart  of  every  woman  spect- 
ator aflutter  with  the  thrill  of  romamce. 

It  was  decidedly  a  pretty  wedding,  at  that,  for  all  its  spectacularity.   The  great 
open  sky  took  the  place  of  the  cloistered  solemnity  of  chxirch,  the  accordant  spirit  of 
the  crowd  was  kindred  to  that  of  a  great  family  circle.  All  went  decorously  and  duly 
solemn  as  the  cot5)le  made  their  responses  to  Judge  Martin's  words  and  an  awed  bridegroom 

45. 


slipped  a  platinxnn  band  on  the   finger  of  a  fluttering  bride,  whereupon  the  officating 
magistrate   terroinated  the  ordeal  by  declaring,   by  authority  vested  in  him,   he  announced 
them  ntfin   and  wife. 

Then  another  wave  of  applause   swept  the  grands t£ind,   and  Judge  Martin  began  presenting 
the  wedding  gifts,   announcing  the  character  and  doner  of  each.      Selma  Venable,  who  had 
been  sitting  in  one  of  the   front  grandstand  seats,   then  came   forward  as  Queen  of  the   Round- 
up of  Fourth  of  July,    and  presented  two  presents.      C»ie  was  a  real  one,    two  pieces  of 
candelabra  and  the  other  was  meant  to  snap  the  nervovis  strain  with  a  touch  of  humor.      She 
unwrapped  and  held  vp  a  rolling  pin.      The  crowd  caught  the  joke  and  a  gale  of  laughter 
passed  over  the  grandstand.      Hands  were  thrust  across   the  wire   fence  of  the  track  and 
congratulations  offered  and  the  bride  dashed  vp  the  track  on  her  charger  to  draw  a  calm 
breath  in  Don  Cotton's  bridal  taxi." 

**********  September  29,    1927 

MISS   ELNORA  KINN   AKD  EDWARD  HERMES   MARRIED 

Miss  Elnora  Kinn,    daughter  of  Mr. and  Mrs.   Mike  Kinn,    and  Edward  Hermes  of  Wahpeton, 
were  married  Tuesday  morning  at  8  AM.,   in  the  St.    Philip's   Church  with  Rev.   Fr.   Studnicka 
performing  the  ceremony,    in  the  pressence  of  a  great  many  relatives   and  friends. 

The  bridal  cov^ile  were  attended  by  Miss  Isabelle  Kinn,   sister  of  the  bride  and  Mr. 
Elroy  Boelke  of  Great  Bend. 

Owing  to  the  news  of  the  death  of  the  bride's  sister  being  received  at  2  PH  in  the 
afternoon,    all  wedding  festivites  were  cancelled. 

—The  bride  is  a  Hankinson  girl,   having  lived  in  this   city  nearly  her  entire  life.      She 
granduated  from  the  Hankinson  High     School  and  has  been  teaching  several  years   since  grad- 
uation.     Her  many  friends,   who  are  acquainted  with  the  many  lovable  qualities  possessed 
by   the  bride,    rejoice  over  this  happy  event. 

The  many  friends  of  Mr.    and  Mrs.   Hermes   in  HanMnson  and  Wahpeton  extend  congratul- 
ations. ***••*•***  October  6,    1927 

HAROLD  COX  MARRIED 

Hiss  Francis  Gaab  of  Minneapolis,  and  Mr.  Harold  A.  Cox,  formerly  of  Hankinson,  were 
married  on  Monday  noon  at  the  Petrk  Ave.  Congregational  Church  in  Minneapolis,  Rev.  Dudley 
performing  the  ceremony.  They  were  attended  by  the  brother  and  sister  of  the  groom.  Ho- 
ward and  Miss  Aveinelle   Cox. 

Mr.    and  Mrs.   Cox  arrived  in  Hankinson  Wednesday  evening  for  a  brief  visit  with  Karoldi 
parents,    Mr.    and  Mrs.    T.    W.    Robey,    expecting   to   leave   Saturday   evening    for  Glendive,    MT. , 
where  Harold  is  enployed  as   traveling  salesman   for  Swift   &  Co. 

The  many  friends   of  Mr.    and  Mrs.    Cox  extend  the  heartiest  congratulations  over  this 
happy  event. 

Harold  has  lived  in  Hankinson  all  his   life  previous   to  his   going  to  St.   Paul  aibout 
three  years  ago.      During  those  years   in  Hankinson  we   imagine  he   "pulled"  many  practical 
jokes  on  his   friends.      Otherwise  his    friends   could  not  have  entered  so  wholeheartedly  in 
plans   for  a  fitting  reception  and  entertainment   for  the  bride  and  groom's  homecoming. 

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The  recepticm  csommittee  met  them  at  the  train,  tampered  with  the  car  so  that  it  was 
necessciry  to  tow  the  newly  weds  home  behind  a  big  truck.  Later  in  the  evening  they  stole 
the  bride,  brought  Harold  down  tc%m,  where  the  band  serenaded  him  for  about  an  hour.  Both 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Oax  are  real  "good  fellows  "  and  fun  ruled  si5)reme. 

Wednesday  evening  will  long  be  remenibered  in  Hanklnson. 

**********  October  6,  1927 

The  John  Klimek  family  drove  to  Millerville,  MN. ,  Tuesday  to  attend  the  wedding  of 
Kr.   Klimek 's  nephew,  John  Kollig  of  Wahpeton,  who  was  married  Tuesday  afternoon  to  Miss 
Hilda  Dabmire  of  Millerville,  MN.  The  wedding  couple  left  for  Hammond,  IN.,  Wednesday  af- 
ternoon, where  they  will  make  their  home. 

**********  October  6,  1927 

KLAWITTER  -  MEDENWALDT 

Miss  Gertrude  Klawitter,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Chas.  Klawitter,  Brightwood  Township, 
and  Mr.  Alfred  E.  Medenwaldt,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Wm.  Medenwaldt,  were  united  in  marriage 
at  the  Lutheran  Qmrch  on  Ihursday  evening  at  8  PM.,  Rev.  Klausler  performing  the  ceremony. 
Oie  young  cotiple  will  leave  Friday  on  a  motor  trip  through  Icwa. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  MedenwaJLdt  will  live  on  a  farm  north  of  Hcuikinson.  Both  bride  and  groom 
cire  very  well  and  favorably  known  in  this  community.   Ihey  are  splendid  young  people,  and 
their  many  friends  extend  heartiest  congratulations  over  this  happy  event. 

**********  October  13,  1927 

WEDDING  KNAAK  -  RDEDER 

Gh   "niursday  afternoon  in  the  presence  of  a  large  gathering  of  friends  and  relatives, 
at  the  Lutheran  Church,  occured  the  maurriage  of  Miss  Myrtle  Knaak  and  Arnold  Boeder.   The 
attendants  were:  Gladys  Knaak,  Agnes  Poeder,  Theo.  Knaak  and  Gerald  Pemkow.   Rev.  J.  P. 
Klausler  performed  the  ceremony. 

A  reception  to  seventy-five  guests  was  given  at  the  home  of  the  bride's  parents  at 
6  o'clock.  The  dining  room  of  the  William  Knaak  home  was  beautifully  decorated  in  yellow 
and  white. 

The  bride,  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  William  Knaak,  was  very  tastily  gowned  in  white 
canton  crepe,  and  carried  a  bouquet  of  pink  roses;  and  the  bridesmaids  wore  dresses  in  shades 
of  georgette  crepe  and  crepe  de  chine. 

Both  the  bride  and  groom  have  lived  in  this  community  many  years  and  have  a  multitude 
of  personal  friends  who  extend  congratulations.  They  will  live  on  the  farm  north  of  Hank- 
inson,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Roeder  expecting  to  move  to  Hankinson. 

**********  October  27,  1927 

GULLY  -  HARLES  WEDDING 

Miss  Mary  M.  Gvilly,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Joe  Gully,  was  luiited  in  marriage  to  Mr. 
John  Harles  on  Wednesday,  Oct.  26th,  at  the  St.  Boniface  Church,  Lidgerwood  at  8:30  AM. 
A  reception  was  given  in  honor  of  the  marriage  at  the  home  of  Gully  Bros,  at  12  Noon.  There 
were  about  75  guests  present. 

The  bride  was  bom  and  raised  in  the  community  southwest  of  Hankinson.   Mr.  Harles  is  a 

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resident  of  Lidgerwood  and  they  will  make  their  home  on  the  groan's  farm.  The  many  friends 
of  the  happy  cov^le  extend  congratulations. 

**•*••*•**  October  27,  1927 

Friends  in  Hankinson  have  received  amnouncements  of  the  wedding  of  Agnes  Kiiehl  and 
Mervln  Qtiaal  of  Rosholt,  SD.,  which  took  place  on  Oct.  4th.  She  is  the  yotaigest  daughter 
of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Augiist  Kuehl  of  Hankinson.  They  will  make  their  home  in  Minneapolis. 

*********  *  October  27,  1927 

MOELLENHOFF  -  DUWENHOEGGER 
MANTADOR. ..  .A  pretty  wedding  was  held  at  the  St.  Anthony's  Catholic  Church  last  Tues- 
day morning  at  Browns  Valley,  MK. ,  when  Miss  Ottilia  Moellenhoff  of  Browns  Valley  became 
the  bride  of  Rudolph  Duwenhoegger  of  Mantador. 

The  bride  was  attended  by  her  niece,  Christine  Moellenhoff  emd  the  groom  by  his  bro- 
ther Aloys.  The  bride  wore  a  dress  of  pink  georgette  and  carried  a  bouquet  of  pink  roses 
and  ceumations.  The  bridesmaid  wore  a  dress  of  pink  crepe.  The  groom  and  best  man  wore 
navy  blue  sxiits.  After  the  ceremony  the  couple  went  to  the  brides  home  where  a  dainty 
wedding  breakfast  was  served.   On  Wednesday  afternoon  the  happy  cov5)le  returned  to  Manta- 
dor  to  spend  a  few  weeks  at  the  home  of  the  groom's  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Theodore  Duwen- 
hoegger, until  their  house  is  completed  on  their  farm.  Their  many  friends  extend  the  heart- 
iest congratulations  cind  best  wishes  for  a  long  and   happy  inarried  life. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Theodore  Duwenhoegger  and  son  Alfred  and  daughter  Josepha  and   Mr.  amd 
Mrs.  Anthony  Duwenhoegger  motored  to  Browns  Valley,  MN.,  Monday  to  attend  the  wedding  of 
Miss  Ottilia  Moellenhoff  and  Mr.  Rudolph  Duwenhoegger.  They  returned  Wednesday  afternoon. 

**********  November  17,  1927 

POHL  -  SCHILTZ  MARRIAGE 
Miss  Mary  Pohl,  daughter  of  Mrs.  Nick  Pohl,  living  near  Rosholt,  and  Mr.  Nick  Schiltz, 
son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Schiltz  of  this  community,  were  united  in  marriage  Wednesday  morn- 
ing at  9  AM.,  at  the  St.  Philip's  Church,  Rev.  Fr.  Jos.  F.  Studnicka  performing  the  ceremonj 
The  wedding  reception  was  held  Wednesday  afternoon  amd  evening  at  the  Mrs.  Nick  Pohl  home. 

Both  of  tbese  young  people  are  very  well  known  to  a  great  icajority  of  the  people  in 
Hankinson  territory,  and  have  a  host  of  friends  who  extend  congratulations. 

**********  November  24,  1927 

HEIN  -  GRAHAM  WEDDING  THANKSGIVING  DAY 
The  wedding  of  Miss  Wilhelmina  Hein,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Charles  Hein,  of  this 
city,  and  Dr.  Kenneth  D.  Graham  of  Aberdeen,  WA.,  is  being  solemnized  in  the  Emmanuel  Ev. 
Church  this  afternoon.  Rev.  Meier  officiating. 

A  complete  write  up  of  the  wedding  will  be  given  next  week. 

*••*••***•  November  24,  1927 

HEIN  -  GRAHAM  WEDDING 
The  Immanuel  Ev.  Church  was  the  scene  of  an  elaborate  and  beautiful  wedding  service  on 
Thanksgiving  Day,  Nov.  24th,  when  Wilhelmina  Hein  became  the  bride  of  Dr.  Kenneth  D.  Graham. 

48. 


Rev.  J.  H.  Meier  performed  the  ceremony  and  the  church  was  filled  with  relatives  and  friends 
of  the  bride  who  grew  to  womanhood  in  ovir  city. 

At  the  opening  of  the  service  Rev.  Meier  sang  "Because,"  after  which  the  bridal  party 
entered  the  church  to  the  strains  of  Lohengrins  Wedding  March  played  by  Lora  M.  Hein.  The 
bride  entered  on  the  arm  of  her  father.  Miss  Alpha  Stine  of  Chicago  acted  as  bridesmsiid, 
auid  little  Lucile  Hein  was  flower  girl.  The  bridal  party  was  met  at  the  altcir  by  the  groom 
and  his  best  man,  Edwin  Graham,  a  brother.  The   beautiful  and  injiressive  ring  service  was 
used.  Bie  bride  was  gowned  in  a  beautifxil  creation  of  white  satin  and  silk  lace  with  rhine- 
stone  settings,  veil-in-cap  effect  with  lillies  of  the  valley.  She  carried  a  shower  bouquet 
of  roses  and  lillies  of  the  valley.   The  bridesmaid's  dress  was  of  tan  chiffon  and  she  car- 
ried yellow  chrysanthemums.   The  little  flower  girl  wore  yellow  georgette. 

After  the  ceremony  and  the  congratulations  that  followed,  the  wedding  party  returned 
to  the  bride's  home  where  a  wedding  dinner  was  served  to  the  inanediate  family.  Hie  table 
decorations  were  white  and  yellow,  and  were  very  beautiful. 

Wie  newlyweds  left  on  the  noon  trciin  107  for  Ccirrington,  NT).,  where  they  will  remain 
until  Saturday.  From  there  they  proceed  to  Aberdeen,  WA.,  where  Dr.  Graham  is  located  in 
the  practice  of  his  profession. 

Out  of  town  guests  at  the  wedding  were  Mrs.  M.  E.  Stine,  Minneapolis,  Mr.  and  Kxs.  Chas 
Hein,  Jr.,  Velva;  Richard  Hein,  Bemidji;  Edwin  Greiham,  Grand  Forks;  Ross  Ferguson,  and  Sam 
Nicholson,  Carrington. 

The  bride  is  the  youngest  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Qias.  Hein  of  this  city  and  most 
of  her  life  has   been  spent  here.   She  is  highly  accomplished  and  deservedly  popular  with 
a  large  circle  of  friends.  The  romance  began  at  Carrington,  the  former  home  of  the  groom, 
where  his  future  bride  was  a  teacher  in  the  domestic  science  department  of  the  public  sch- 
ools for  two  years . 

The  young  couple  have  the  congratulations  and  best  wishes  of  many  friends  for  a  long 
life  of  wedded  happiness.  •*«•♦  *****  December  1,  1927 


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19  2  8 

LOCAL  GIRL  WEDS  FERGUS  FALLS  MAN 
Miss  Alma  Pribbemow  and  Edward  Buntzen  of  Fergus  Falls  Maxried 
A  pretty  wedding  occured  at  the  Lutheran  parsonage  in  Wcihpeton,  when  Rev.  F.  G.  Becker 
united  Miss  Alma  Pribbemow  of  this  city  and  Edward  Buntzen  of  Fergus  Falls  in  the  holy 
bonds  of  matrimony,  on  Dec.  30th.  Their  attendants  were  her  sister,  Ruth  and  Carl  Freeberg 
of  Wahpeton. 

The  bride  is  the  oldest  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  A.  Pribbemow  of  this  city.  She  was 
employed  in  WaJipeton  for  the  past  year,  where  she  made  many  friends. 

"She   bride  was  clad  in  a  blue  Romaine  crepe  dress  and  the  bridesmaid  wore  a  pretty  black 
velveteen. 

After  their  honeymoon  trip,  they  plan  on  ma3d.ng  their  home  in  Fergus  Falls,  where  the 
groom  is  employed  at  the  Otter  Tail  plemt. 

The  many  friends  of  the  newlyweds  wish  them  a  happy  married  life. 

**********  January  5,  1928 

LIDGERWOOD  NEWS.... Miss  Jvme  Wacha,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Joe  Vacha,  of  Lidgerwood, 
and  Martin  Peterka,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Frank  Peterka,  of  Wahpeton,  Rev.  Father  Jande  off- 
iciating. Attendants  were  Miss  Regina  Wacha,  sister  of  the  bride,  and  Theodore  Peterka, 
brother  of  the  groom.   Following  the  ceremony  a  wedding  breakfast  was  served  at  the  Peterka 
home.  After  a  week's  visit  in  the  cities,  and  in  MilwaiJcee,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Peterka  will  be  at 
home  to  friends  in  Wahpeton.   Mr.  Peterka  is  employed  at  the  Great  Northern  roundhouse  in 
Breckenridge .  **********  January  5,  1928 

(Above  article ....  no  date  or  day  of  the  week,  of  the  marriage  was  given.) 


POPULAR  YOUNG  COUPLE  MARRIED 
Ruth  Melby  and  Steve  Sleight  Surprise  Their  Friends 

Miss  Ruth  Melby  and  S.  J.  Sleight  surprised  their  Hankinson  friends  Monday  by  the 
einnouncement  of  their  irLarriage,  which  occured  on  Jeinuary  10th  at  Moorhead,  MN.   The  cere- 
mony was  performed  in  the  presence  of  the  attendants  only,  Elmer  Theison,  a  fraternity  bro- 
ther of  the  groom,  and  Miss  Helen  Callahan. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Sleight  are  receiving  the  congratulations  of  their  many  friends  this  week, 
and  "Steve"  is  back  of  the  counter  in  the  Krause  Drug  Co.,  with  a  little  bigger  smile  than 
usual. 

Ihis  young  couple  is  very  popular  among  the  younger  set  in  Hankinson.  ..deservedly  so., 
and  it  is  a  pleasure  to  extend  congratulations  over  this  happy  event.   They  intend  to  make 
Hankinson  their  home. 


********** 


January  26,  1928 


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POPUIAR  YOUNG   COUPLE   MARRIED 
Peter  Mauer  and  Miss  Marie  Heck  Married  at  St.  Philip's  Chvirch 

Miss  Mcirie  Heck,   daughter  of  Mr.   and  Mrs.    John  Heck,   and  Peter  Mauer,    son  of  Mrs.   B. 
Mauer,  were  united  in  marriage  at  the  St.   Philips  Church  on  Tuesday  morning  at  10  o'clock 
with  Pev.   Fr.   Joseph  Studnicka  performing  the  ceremony.     Bie  attend2ints  were  Miss  Julia 
Heck,    Margaret  Baker,   John  Bommersbach  and  Michael  Heck.      The  bride  was  very  beautifully 
dressed  in  a  gown  of  white  satin  flat  crepe  euid  carried  a  bouquet  of  pink  roses. 

After  the  ceremony   the  guests,   numbering  eJt>out  250,  were  served  a  sumptuous  wedding 
dinner  in  the  St.   Philip's  church  basement.      Mr.    and  Mrs.   John  Heck  entertained  in  the 
afternoon  at  their  home  in  honor  of  the  bride   and  groom.     Ttiree  hundred  couples  were  pre- 
sent at  the   free  wedding  dance  given  by  the  bride  and  groom  in  Grawe's  Hall.      Those  who 
attended  proclaim  it  the  crowning   social  event  of  the  season. 

Mr.   and  Mrs.   Mauer  will  live  in  their  new  home  on  the  north  side.      The  groom  is  a 
breJteman  on  the  Soo,  his  folks  have   lived  in  Hankinson  for  over  twenty  years,   and  "Pete" 
has   a  great  many  friends  in  the  city.      Tlie  bride  has  been  enaployed  in  the  Star  Cafe   for 
seven  years,   and  we  are  confident  that  she  has  more  personal  friends,   won  by  her  sweet 
disposition  and  beautiful  character,    than  any  young  lady  in  Hankinson. 

We  unite  with  their  many  friends   in  extending  the  heartiest  of  congratxilations . 

**********  February  9,    1928 

DR.    J.    SORKNESS   TO  WED  JAMESTOWN  GIRL 

Mr.   and  Mrs.  Ben  Orlady,   Jamestown,    announce   the  engagement  of  their  daughter,   Mary 
to  Drv  Joseph  Sorkness,   Jamestown.      The  wedding  will  take  place  in  June. 

Miss  Orlemdy  is  a  graduate  of  Smith   College,   Northampton,   MA.,   and  a  member  of  Kappa 
Kappa  Gamma  Sorority. 

Dr.  Sorkness  is  a  son  of  the   late  Dr.   Paul   Sorkness  of  Fargo  and  has  been  a  member 
of  the  Stutsman  County  Clinic  at  Jamestown   for  the  last  year.     He  is  a  graduate  of  the 
Oniv.   of  Minn.,    and  a  member  of  Alpha  Kappa  Kappa  Fraternity,   a  former  student  at  the  North 
Dakota  Agricviltural  College  and  a  member  of  Alpha  Kappa  Phi.     Hankinson  folks  will  be  de- 
lighted to  learn  of  this  cooing  event. 

**********  February   16,    1928 

Miss  Ailecn  Moore  and  Arthur  Voeltz,    both  of  Hankinson,   surprised  their  folks  and 
friends,   by  announcing  their  marriage  which  occured  last  September  in  Breckenridge .      Mr. 
and  Mrs.   Voeltz  have  not  made  public  their  plans   for  the  future,    at  present  living  at 
their  respective  homes.      They  are  receiving   the   congrattdations  of  their  many  friends. 

**********  Maxch   1,    1928 

BEULAH   DENNSTEDT   MARRIED  FEB.    13th 
Weds  John  J.    Schude   in  Minneapolis.     Home  on  Visit 
Mr.    smd  Mrs.  John  J.   Schude  arrived  in  Hankinson  the  first  of  the  week  on  their  wed- 
ding  trip,    expecting  to  remain  here   for  about   two  weeks  visiting  the  bride's   family,   Mr. 

and  Mrs.   Wm.    Dennstedt. 

The  wedding  occured  Feb.    13th,    at  St.    Maxy's   Church,   Minneapolis,    Rev.    Fr.   John 

51.  FAM I LY  H I STO RY  LIB R ARY 

op.oyoc,  35  NORTH  WEST  TEMPLE 

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Gleason  performing  the  ceremony.  The  attendants  were  Miss  Florence  Schude  ernd  Louis 
Schude.  The  bride  was  dressed  in  white  satin,  trimmed  with  lace  and  carried  a  bouquet 
of  white  roses. 

After  the  ceremony  the  parents  of  the  groom  served  a  wedding  breakfast  and   later  a 
dinner  at  6  o'clock  to  the  guests. 

•rtie  bride  is  a  Hankinson  girl,  very  well  and  favorably  known  in  the  city.   About  two 
years  ago  she  went  to  Minneapolis  where  she  was  employed.   Mr.  Schude  is  a  bookkeeper  for 
the  Minnesota  Loan  and  Trust  Co.   The  young  couple  intend  to  make  their  home  in  Minneapolis 
The  many  friends  of  the  bride  in  Hankinson  extend  heaxtiest  congratulations. 

**********  March  8,  1928 

BDDACK  -  AHTtENS 

On  Friday  evening,  March  23rd,  at  the  Lutheran  parsonage,  Rev.  J.  P.  Klausler  united 
Regina  Budack,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Herman  Budack  of  Duerr  Township,  in  holy  wedlock 
with  Randolph  Ahrens  of  the  same  neighborhood. 

The  bride  was  attended  by  her  sister,  Elsie  Budack,  and  Harold,  a  brother  of  the  groom 
served  as  best  man.  Only  the  immediate  relatives  were  present.  The  young  couple  will  make 
their  home  on  the  groom's  farm.    ♦****♦****  ^rch  29,  1928 

SURPRISE  FRIENDS  BY  ANNOUNCEMENT  OF  MARRIAGE 
Ida  B.  Larson  and  Leonard  M.  Johnson  Married  Feb.  12th 

nie  many  friends  of  Miss  Ida  B.  Larson,  were  surprised,  and  delighted  at  the  announce- 
menty  made  this  week,  of  her  marriage,  on  Feb.  12th,  to  Mr.  I/eonard  M.  Johnson  of  Dunseith, 
ND.   The  wedding  occured  at  the  Lutherein  parsonage,  Wahpeton,  Rev.  Becker  officiating. 
The  attendants  were  Miss  Agnes  Kath  and  Leonard  Kxetchman  of  this  city. 

The  annoiuicement  was  made  following  the  wedding  of  the  groom's  sister  at  Canby,  ND.  on 
April  7th,  and  until  that  time  had  been  kept  a  secret  to  even  the  bride's  intimate  friends 
in  Han)d.nson. 

Mr.  Johnson  is  a  pharmacist,  employed  at  Dunseith.  He  is  a  graduate  of  the  N.D.  Agri- 
cxiltrzJ.  College  and  a  member  of  the  Theta  Chi  fraternity. 

Ihe  bride  has  been  an  instructor  in  the  Hamkinson  grade  schools,  for  three  years, 
coming  here  from  her  home  at  Willow  City.  She  has  made  a  host  of  friends  in  Hankinson 
who  extend  congratulations  over  this  happy  event. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Johnson  will  be  at  home  in  Dunseith  after  June  15th. 

**********  April  12,  1928 

DORIS  ROBINSON  MARRIED 
Announcement  is  made  of  the  marriage  of  Miss  Doris  Robinson,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
W.  R.  Robinson  of  Enderlin,  ND.,  and  Mr.  Frederick  H.  Young,  son  of  Mr.  cind  Mrs.  A.  F. 
Young  of  Atlanta,  PA.,  which  took  place  at  12:45  o'clock  Saturday  afternoon  in  the  apart- 
ment of  Mr.  Young's  brother  and  sister-in-law,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  C.  A.  Young  of  the  Frsmcis 
Drake  Hotel.   Mr.  and  Mrs.  Charles  A.  Young  were  hosts  at  the  wedding  breakfast  which 
followed  the  service.   The  covqple  will  make  their  home  in  Minneapolis. 

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Mrs.  Young  formerly  attended  the  MacPhail  School  of  Music. 

***********  ;^ril  19,  1928 

EDITH  JONES  ANNOUNCES  MARRIAGE 
Cards  were  received  this  week  announcing  the  marriage  of  Miss  Edith  B.  Jones,  daughter 
of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  R.  Jones,  of  this  city,  and  E.  William  Bom  at  Ookato,  MN.,  on  April 
7th.  The  bride  is  instr\ictor  in  the  school  at  Cokato  and  will  complete  the  term  of  school 
before  joining  Mr.  Bom  at  Hammond,  IN.,  where  they  will  make  their  home. 
Hajikinson  friends  extend  congratvilations. 

**********  April  26,  1928 

JOHN  S.  JONES  IS  MARRIED 
Han)cinson  people  were  pleased  to  receive  the  announcement  of  the  marriage  of  John  S. 
Jones  to  Miss  Leila  Perry  of  Chicago,  on  April  8th.  They  will  make  their  home  in  Chicago. 
This  is  the  third  wedding  in  the  John  R.  Jones  family  in  the  past  6  months.  Dan,  the 
youngest  son,  mvtst  have  started  cin  epidemic  of  weddings  when  he  was  married. 

**********  ;^ril  26,  1928 

OLGA  BEHM  WILL  WED,  DR.  A.  T.  BIDGOOD 
Announcement  was  made  of  the  engagement  and  approaching  marriage  of  Miss  Olga  Behn, 
daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Behm,  of  423  Walnut  Street,  Grand  Forks,  ND.,  to  Dr,  A.  T. 
Bidgood,  son  of  Mr.  eind  Mrs.  A.  P.  Pidgood  of  Wyn(?c«re,  *nD. ,  at  a  party  given  recently  at 
the  home  of  the  bride  to  be.   The  wedding  will  take  place  on  June  10th. 

A  two  course  luncheon  was  served,  a  telephone  serving  as  the  keynote  of  the  decoratior 
A  I'Srge  blue  paper  bell  hvmg  over  the  center  of  the  table  and  bluo  canities  vrere  used. 
Handpainted  telephone  books  containing  the  wedding  date  were  given  to  the  guests  as  favors. 

**********  j^y  3^  1928 

ST.  PAUL  POLICE  SURGEON,  BENEDICT,  EVADES  FORCE 
St.  Paul  Police  on  Monday  were  looking  for  Dr.  Roy  A,  Schnacke,  350  pound  surgeon 
for  the  department.  Shortly  after  he  went  off  duty  from  the  night  shift  on  Monday  morn- 
ing, he  took  out  a  marriage  license  and  a  little  later  was  married  to  Miss  Lillian  Smith, 
817  West  Ihirty  Ninth  St.,  Mpls.   Police  want  to  congratulate  the  goom  but  they  must  find 
him  first. 

Dr.  Schnacke  was  a  resident  of  Hankinson  about  12  years  ago,  with  offices  in  the 

Grawe  Building.  »^^*^*^^**  ,«   ■,o->r, 

^  **********  jrjay  10,  1928 

POPULAR  HANKINSON  GIRL  MARRIED 
Announcement  was  made  this  week  of  the  marriage  of  Miss  Vema  Engelking  to  Wm.  Trich- 
ler  at  Breckenridge  on  Monday,  April  30th,  Rev.  Becker  officiating.  Mr.  emd  Mrs.  Tritchle; 
are  enjoying  a  brief  honeymoon  and  will  be  at  home  in  Fargo  after  May  30th.   Mr.  Trichler 
is  a  traveling  salesman. 

The  bride  has  been  a  saleslady  in  the  Kjelstrup  S  Co.,  store  for  the  past  two  years. 
She  has  a  host  of  friends  in  Hankinson  who  extend  congratiilations. 

**********  May  10,  1928 

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Annotmcement  was  made  last  week  of  the  marriage  of  Arthur  Grawe  of  HaiJcinson  to 
Hiss  Anna  Novotny  of  ULdgerwood,  which  occured  the  first  of  May.  Mr.  Grawe  is  one  of 
Hemlcinson •  s  rural  carriers  and  a  resident  here  since  birth.  His  many  friends  are  extend- 
ing congratulations  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Grawe. 

**********  May  10,  1928 

FORMER  HANKINSON  GIRL  MARRIED 

The  marriage  of  Goldie  Mae  McKinnon  and  Dr.  W.  E.  Welsh  took  place  on  May  3rd  at 
the  home  of  the  bride's  uncle,  H.  L.  Tyson,  at  1515  Woodland  Ave.,  Duluth,  MN. 

Rev.  Frederic  Coan  of  the  Glen  Avon  Presbyteriein  Church  officiated.  Only  isonediate 
relatives  and  a  few  friends  were  present,  among  them  were  the  bride's  grandmother,  Mrs. 
E.  M.  Tyson  and  her  aunt  Mrs.  Annie  Jensen  of  Marble,  MN.,  and  the  groom's  mother,  Mrs. 
L.  Welsh  of  Ribbing,  MN. 

The  happy  coxiple  left  by  auto  for  a  trip  thru  the  East  visiting  the  sister  of  Dr. 
Welsh  in  Youngstown,  OH.,  from  which  place  they  went  to  Philadelphia,  Washington,  D.  C. , 
and  New  York  City.  They  expect  to  return  about  the  20th  of  the  month  and  will  make  their 
home  in  Eibbing,  Ml.,  where  Dr.  Welsh  has  been  located  for  the  past  year  and  holds  a  pos- 
ition as  food,  milk  and  dairy  inspector. 

The  bride  was  a  former  resident  of  the  HanJcinson  community. 

**********  May  17,  1928 

GREAT  BEND.  ...Mr.  Rueben  Bemdt  and  Gladys  Syverson  were  quietly  united  in  marriage 
at  Breckenridge,  MN.,  on  Saturday  afternoon.  May  26th.  The  groom  is  a  well  known  farmer 
fatrming  on  the  Wm.  Popp  farm.   The  bride  wzis  the  local  school  teacher,  whose  home  is  in 
Courtney,  ND.  They  will  make  their  home  on  the  groom's  farm.  Their  many  friends  join  in 
congratulations.  **********  May  31,  1928 

LOCTO,  YOUNG  PEOPLE  MARRIED 
Miss  Myrtle  Mitchell  and  John  Herding  Married  Wednesday 

A  very  pretty  wedding  took  place  at  the  St.  Philip's  Church  on  Wednesday  morning 
at  6:45  AM  when  Miss  Myrtle  Mitchell  became  the  bride  of  Mr.  John  Herding.   Rev.  Joseph 
Studnicka  performed  the  nuptial  ceremony.   Miss  Theresea  Herding  and  Ben  Herding,  sister 
and  birother  of  the  groom  acted  as  brides  maid  and  best  man.   The  bride  was  gowned  in  a 
dress  of  tan  Georgette  with  picture  hat  of  the  same  color.   The  bridesmaid  wore  a  gown 
of  tan  flat  crepe  with  hat  to  match.  After  the  ceremony  the  bridal  couple  went  to  the 
home  of  Mrs.  Frank  LaQua  where  the  wedding  breakfast  was  ser\'ed.   Decorations  were  pink 
and  white.   The  happy  couple  left  for  Wilinar,  KN.,  where  they  will  visit  at  the  home  of 
the  groom's  sister.  From  there  they  will  go  to  different  parts  of  interest  In  I'lnnesota 
and  Wisconsin. 

Both  the  bride  and  groom  are  well  and  favorably  known  throxighout  the  community  and 

have  a  host  of  friends  who  extend  to  them  congratulations.   They  will  make  their  home  on 

the  groom's  farm  southeast  of  Hankinson. 

*********  *  June  7,  1928 


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Miss  Lenore  Williams  of  Warwick,  ND.,  teacher  in  the  local  ptiblic  school,  and 
Walter  Biggs  of  this  city,  were  united  in  marriage  at  Warwick,  ND.,  on  Wednesday  morning 
at  11  o'clock.  Bie  NEWS  was  unable  to  secxire  particulars  of  the  wedding  for  this  issue. 

•  *****•***  jy^g  7^  3^928 

BDD  NELSON  MARRIED 

Leroy  Leo  Nelson,  better  kno%m  &s   Bud  Nelson,  welter  weight  chan^aion  of  Minneapolis, 
was  united  in  marriage  at  the  Central  Lutheran  Qmrch  on  Sunday,  May  27th,  to  Miss  Grace 
Marie  Thiirston  of  Blair,  WI.   Rev.  Jacob  Stub  officiated. 

They  were  attended  by  Miss  Hazel  Thurston,  a  sister  of  the  bride  and  Mr.  Lawrence 
Hoganson  of  Blair,  WI.   Following  the  ceremony  a  bountiful  breakfast  was  served  the  wed- 
ding party  at  the  home  of  the  groom,  Mrs.  Clara  Nelson. 

The  bride  wore  a  gown  of  pink  georgette  while  the  gown  of  the  bridesmaid  was  of  a 
pale  yellow  georgette.   After  the  wedding  breakfast,  the  bridal  party  motored  to  the  bri- 
de's home  at  Blaiir,  WI. ,  where  they  arrived  in  time  to  partcike  of  a  bounteous  dinner 
served  by  the  brides  parents  at  7  PM.   After  their  honeymoon,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Nelson  will 
motor  to  Minneapolis,  where  they  will  make  their  hone. 

****.*•***  June  14^  1928 

WALTER  BIGGS  WEDS  IGNORE  WILLIAMS 

Miss  Lenore  L.  Williams,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  James  A.  Williams,  Warwick,  ND. , 
became  the  bride  of  Walter  G.  Biggs,  Hankinson,  ND. ,  on  June  6th,  the  wedding  ta)cing 
place  at  the  First  Methodist  Church  at  Warwick,  with  Rev.  A.  Roe,  Devils  Lake  officiat- 
ing* The  bride,  who  was  given  in  marriage  by  her  father,  wore  a  gown  of  Swiss  rose 
georgette  and   carried  a  bouquet  of  pink  and  white  roses.   She  weus  attended  by  her  sister, 
Mrs.  Manders  Rultstaind,  as   matron  of  honor,  who  wore  grey  georgette  over  satin  and  car- 
ried pink  carnations. 

Lawrence  Biggs,  brother  of  the  bridegroom,  was  best  man.   Before  the  ceremony,  Mrs. 
P.  Mikkelson,  Warwick,  sang,  "O  Promise  Me"  and  "At  Dawning."  Mrs.  Mikkelson  also  play- 
ed the  nuptial  march.   A  four  course  dinner  was  served  after  the  ceremony  and  the  appoint- 
ments were  in  pink  and  white.   Both  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Biggs  have  been  instructors  in  Hankinson 
schools  the  last  year.   Mrs.  Eiggs  is  a  grad\Mite  of  the  Mayville  State  Teachers  College 
and  Mr.  Biggs  of  the  Science  Department  of  the  North  Dakota  Agricultural  College.   They 
plan  a  wedding  trip  through  Iowa  and  Minnesota. 

*******  •**  June  14,  1928 

ICLAR  -    RIEMANN 

Miss  Henrietta  Klar  was   united  in  marriage  on  Wednesday  afternoon  at  Ereckenridge, 
MN.,    to  Mr.   William  Riemann   of  Dickinson,    ND.      Ihey  were  attended  by  Miss  Irene  Klar  and 
Rudolph  Klar,    sister  and  brother  of  the  bride. 

The  happy  coij^^le   left   for  Minneapolis  with  the  groom's   father  and  sister,    from  there 
they  will  go  to  different  points   of  interest  in  Minnesota   for  a  month. 

The  bride  is  a  popular  and  well  known  young  lady  of  this  vicinity  being  a  graduate 
of  our  high  school,    and  has   taught  school   for  the  past  few  years.      Their  many  friends 

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extend  congratulations   to  them. 

They  will  make  their  home  at  Dickinson,   where  Mr.    Riemann  is  en^iloyed. 

**********  Jvme    14,    1928 

STLXFS   NEWS.... Mrs.  A.  Lcifrenz  and  family  drove  to  Caytiga  on  Tuesday  to  attend  the 
wedding  of  Pete  Wohler,  her  brother,  to  Miss  Mae  Holding.   Pete  Wholer  is  well  known 
arovmd  here  and  attended  school  at  Stiles. 

**********  June  14,  1928 

KOKIH   -   FEPGUSON 
Miss  Amanda  Korth,    daughter  of  Mrs.   Amanda  Korth,   of  this  vicinity,   and  Frank  Brooks 
Ferguson  of  Elizabeth,   NJ. ,   were  married  on  June   1st,    at  211  -     10th     St.  N. ,    Feirgo,   ND. , 
Rev.    Sigurd  Sorenson  performing  the  ceremony. 

Mr.    and  Mrs.   Ferguson  will   leave   for  New  York  dty  about  July  1st,   going  from  there 
to  New  Jersey.      Mr.    Ferguson  is   a  member  of  the  Beach  Stock  Co.,   of  La  Crosse,   WI. 

**********  June  21,    1926 

KRDEGER  -   MINDEMAN 
The  marriage  of  Miss  Alma  Krueger,    eldest  daughter  of  Mr.   and  Mrs.   Wm.   E.   Krueger 
of  Belford,   to  Mr.    Louis   Mindeman  of  Barney,   was   solemnized  at  St.    John's  Evangelical 
Lutheran   Church   in  Belford  on   Tuesday,    June    18th,    at   10:30   AM.,    Pev.    Cordt  officiating. 

The  bride  wore  a  wreath  of  orange  blossoms.      Her  gown  was  of  white  satin   faced 
crepe,    trimmed  with  Venetian  lace  and  pearls.      She  was   attended  by  her  sister  Dorothy, 
gowned  in  orchid  chiffon.      The  bride  carried  a  shower  bouq\iet  of  bridal  roses  and 
ferns,   her  attendant  carried  pink  carnations  and  fern.      The  groom  was  attended  by  his 
brother,    George  Mindeman. 

The  wedding  was  a   family  affair,   attended  only  by  the  parents  and  grandpctrents  of 
the  contracting  paxties.      After  the  ceremony  a  wedding  dinner  was  served  at  the  hotrie  of 
the  bride's  parents.      The   dining  room  was  very  prettily   decorated  in  pink  and  white 
streamers. 

The  bride  was  bom  in  Belford  where   she  grew  to  young  womanhood.      Rer  many  attribute; 
of  mind  and  heart  have  endeared  her  to  all,    and  she  has   always  been  one  of  the  most  pop- 
ular members   of  the  younger  set  in  the  neighborhood. 

The  groom  is  an  industrious  and  successful  yoxmg  farmer,   and  after  an  auto  honey- 
moon tour  of  two  weeks   through  northern  Minnesota  the  young  couple  will  make  their  home 
on   the   farm  north  of  Barney. 

Scores  of  friends   throughout  the  section  are  pleased  to  extend  congratulations   and 
best  wishes    for  a  long  and  happy  married  life. 

**********  June   21,    1926 

Friends  received  announcements  this  week  of  the  marriage  of  Cecil  Plum  and  Dena 
Gross  at  Watford  City,  ND. ,  on  June  12th.   Kr.  Plum  owned  the  Linehan  barber  shop  two 
years  ago.  *********  *  june  21,  1928 

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GREAT  BEND  YOUNG  PEOPLE  WED. 
GREAT  BEND.... Miss  Alice  Boetcher  and  Rienhold  Stoltenow  were  united  in  marriage 
on  TtiTirsday  afternoon  at  the  John  Stoltencw  hone.  Miss  Boetcher  is  a  daughter  of  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Robert  Boetdier.  The  groom  is  a  well  known  young  man,  living  on  the  John 
Stoltenow  farm.  Rev.  T.  Bin ck  read  the  ceremony.  Their  many  friends  extend  congrat- 
ulations. They  will  make  their  home  with  the  Pobert  Boetcher  family  until  fall. 

**********  June  21,  1928 

GOLINICK.  -  MEDENWALD 
Miss  Lyla  Gollnick  and  Arnold  Medenwald,  of  Greendale  Township,  were  married  Sat- 
urday, June  16th,  at  Fergus  Falls,  Rev.  Becker  of  the  German  Evangelical  Church  offici- 
ating. The   attendants  were  Kiss  Hilda  Medenwald  and  Eddie  Gollnick. 

After  the  ceremony  the  newlyweds  left  on  a  motor  trip  through  the  lake  region  of 
Minnesota.  Mr.  Gollnick  intends  to  engage  in  farming.   Ihese  two  young  folks  were 
raised  in  this  conmunity  and  have  the  respect  and  esteem  of  all  who  knew  them. 

**********  June  21,  1928 

KISS  OLGA  BEHN  WEDS  A.  T.  BIDGOOD 
Beautiful  Ceremony  at  Immanuel  Lutheram  Church  in  Grand  Forks 
GRAND  FORKS  HERALD. ..  .Candlelight  furnished  by  rows  of  tall  cathedral  candles  at 
either  side  of  the  altar  furnished  the  only  illumination  for  the  wedding  which  took  place 
Sunday  afternoon  in  the  Immanuel  Lutheran  Church,  when  Miss  Olga  Behn,  daughter  of  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  John  Behn,  423  Chestnut  St.,  became  the  bride  of  Dr.  A.  T.  Bidgood  of  Hankinson. 
_   Snowballs  and  pink  roses,  with  baskets  of  spirea  banked  in  profusion  about  the  Altar 
formed  a  setting  for  the  reading  of  the  service  by  Pev.  H.  F.  Buegel. 

Miss  Margaret  Schulz  of  Crystal,  ND. ,  at  the  piano  and  A.  W.  Ponath  on  the  violin, 
played  a  progrcun  of  nuptial  miisic  preceding  the  ceremony,  the  wedding  marches,  and  impro- 
vised softly  during  the  speaking  of  the  vows.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ponath  sang  "Until,"  by  Scind- 
erson  and  "X  Love  You  Truly,"  by  Bond. 

The  bride,  who  was  given  in  marriage  by  her  father,  wore  a  gown  of  white  lace  over 
satin,  ornamented  with  rhinestones,  with  court  length  veil  of  pearls  and  rhinestones. 
The  bridal  boxiquet  was  a  shower  of  white  sweetpeas,  roses  and  lillies.  Elaine  Ponath, 
niece  of  the  bride,  in  hat  and  frock  of  white  ruffled  lace,  carried  the  train.  Little 
Lorraine  Zerull,  also  a  niece  of  the  bride,  preceded  the  bride  as  flower  girl.  She 
wore  a  dress  and  hat  of  pale  blue  georgette  and  pictxire  hat  to  match.   Her  flowers  were 
blue  larkspur. 

Burd  Bidgood  of  Wyndmere,  brother  of  the  groom  was  best  man.   Following  the  cere- 
mony at  the  church,  an  informal  reception  was  held  at  the  home  of  the  bride  for  relat- 
ives and  a  few  close  friends.   Baskets  of  spirea,  and  pink  roses  were  arranged  through- 
out the  rooms. 

Dr.  and  Mrs.  Bidgood  have  left  for  a  short  trip  to  the  Minnesota  lakes. 
Out  of  town  guests  were  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bidgood  and  daughters  Lillian  and  Bessie,  sons, 
Charles,  Kenneth  and  Burd,  all  of  Wyndmere,  ND.;  Mr.  and  Mrs.  A.  W.  Ponath  and  children, 

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Elaine  and  Kenneth  of  Hankinson,  ND.;  Mr.  and  Mrs.  George  Behn;  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Behn 
cind  family,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  William  Behn;  Mr.  and  Mrs.  S.  R.  W.  Pickaxd,  all  of  Niagara, 
ND.;  Miss  Effie  Ponath  of  Tyler,  ND.;  cind  Miss  Margaret  Schulz  of  Crystal,  ND. 

**********  June  28,  1928 

The  Rev.  and  Mrs.  G.  R.  Mc  Keith  annoxince  the  marriage  of  their  daughter,  Elaine, 
to  Mr.  Lee  B.  Pcwieroy,  on  June  30th  at  Omaha,  NB.  "Hie  bride  graduated  from  Exeter,  NB., 
high  school,  and  the  Lincoln  Business  College,  and  has  been  employed  with  a  leading  firm 
of  lawyers  of  that  city,  for  several  years.  She  has  also  taken  work  in  the  Nebraska  State 
University  and  the  University  School  of  Music,  holding  a  prominent  place  in  musical  circles 

Mr.  Pomeroy  is  a  well  known  musician  asid   orgemist,  receiving  his  education  in  Wisconsin 
and  West  Point.  He  studied  at  Oxford  University,  England,  and  at  Paris,  France.  He  W2is 
for  three  years  assistant  organist  at  St.  Paul's  Cathedral,  London.  They  are,  for  the 
present,  making  their  home  in  Lincoln,  KB.,  where  both  continue  their  work. 

**********  Jxily  5,  1928 

The  marriage  of  Miss  Evangeline  Jereski  to  Albert  Novotny  took  place  at  the  St.  John's 
Church  on  Tuesday  morning.  After  the  ceremony  a  very  large  ninnher  of  relatives  and  friends 
repaired  to  the  home  of  the  bride  where  a  wedding  dinner  was  served. 

In  the  evening  a  free  wedding  dcuice  at  the  St.  John's  Hall  was  given.   Novotny 's  Orch- 
estra furnished  the  mxisic.  Mr.  cind  Mrs.  Novotny  will  drive  to  the  Yellowstone  Park  on 
their  honeymoon  and  will  make  their  home  at  Lidgerwood  after  August  1st  with  the  best 

wishes  of  their  many  friends.         ....STILES 

**********  July  12,  1928 

Robert  Hohenstern  and  Miss  Annie  Portner  were  married  on  Wednesday  afternoon  at  St. 
Philip's  Pairish  House,  Rev.  Father  Nikoli  performing  the  ceremony.   In  the  evening  friends 
were  invited  to  a  big  wedding  dcince  at  the  groom's  home.  The  contracting  parties  are 
well  and  favorably  known  and  have  a  host  of  friends  who  extend  congratulations . 

**********  July  19,  1928 

Miss  Elizabeth  Jarski  and  E.  J.  Raney  of  Minneapolis,  were  married  Saturday  at  the 
home  of  the  bride's  parents,  John  Jarski 's.  Rev.  Jos.  F.  Studnicka  officiating.  Only 
relatives  of  the  contracting  parties  were  present. 

The  newlyweds  will  be  at  home  in  Minneapolis  after  August  1st.   The  bride  is  a  Hankin- 
son girl,  and  has  a  host  of  friends  who  extend  congratulations.  Mr.  Raney  is  a  traveling 
salesmcin  with  headquarters  out  of  Minneapolis. 

**********  July  19,  1928 


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Film  #  1577  June  18,  1925  -  July  18,  1928 

C.  W.  FULLER  PASSES 
Well  Known  Resident  Dead  After  Long  Illness 
Had  Been  An  Invalid  For  Many  Years  and  End  Was  Welcome  Relief 

C.  W.  Fuller,  76  years  old  and  a  helpless  invalid  for  the  past  14  years,  died  at  his 
home  In  this  city  on  Friday  afternoon,  June  12th,  at  4:15.  He  suffered  a  stroke  of  paraly- 
sis 14  years  ago  that  left  him  a  helpless  Invalid  and  for  the  past  six  years  he  was  bed- 
ridden. He  was  a  patient  suffer,  but  he  welcomed  the  approach  of  the  end  and  passed  peace- 
fully away,  sutrounded  by  -the  members  of  the  family. 

Deceased  was  bom  at  Brocktort,  WI.,  on  Aug.  13th,  1848,  and  was  76  years  old  at  the 
time  of  this  death.  Se  lived  for  many  years  at  Warsaw,  WI. ,  and  was  married  there  to  Miss 
Elizabeth  Homrlg  in  1884.  The  family  came  to  Hanklnson  12  years  ago  and  engaged  in  the 
mercantile  business  for  several  years.   Five  children  were  bom  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Fuller, 
three  of  whom  are  dead.  Deceased  Is  survived  by  the  widow,  one  son,  Myron  and  one  daugh- 
ter, Mrs.  H.  Solsrud  of  Falrmount.  He  was  a  kindly  man,  devoted  to  his  family,  and  ex- 
hibited remarkable  fortitude  through  the  long  years  of  his  Illness. 

Funeral  services  were  held  at  the  home  on  Saturday  with  Rev.  C.  Carr  in  charge.  Mrs. 
Dahlen  sang  "Sometimes  We  Will  Understand"  and  "Abide  With  Me."  The  body  was  shipped  to 
the  old  home  at  Merrill,  WI.,  on  Sundays  Soo  train  108.  Mrs.  Fuller  and  Mrs.  Solsrud 
accSinpanied  the  remains  to  their  final  resting  place  in  that  city. 

********** 

June  18,  1925 

ERICK  TRITTIN  DEAD 

Erlck  Trlttia,  Well  Known  Great  Bend  Resident 

Was  Bom  in  Great  Bend  and  In  Busines  With  His  Father 

Erlck  Trlttin,  27,  died  of  heart  failure  at  Great  Bend  on  Sunday  evening  at  8:30  PM. 
While  his  health  had  been  poor  for  several  years,  the  sudden  end  was  entirely  unexpected 
and  came  as  a  great  shock  to  the  community.   He  was  alone  at  the  rear  of  the  blacksmith 
shop  owned  by  his  father  when  he  collapsed  and  when  found  a  short  time  later  the  spark 
of  life  had  fled. 

Deceased  was  the  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Chas.  Tritten,  prominent  Great  Bend  residents 
and  was  bom  and  raised  in  that  community.  He  was  a  mechanic  by  trade  and  in  partnership 
with  his  father  in  the  blacksmith  shop  and  garage  at  Great  Bend.  He  had  been  in  failing 
health  for  several  years  but  was  able  to  be  about  and  attend  to  his  daily  duties  in  the 
shop.  He  was  highly  regarded  by  all  and  his  untimely  death  cast  a  pall  of  gloom  over  the 
little  city. 

Deceased  is  survived  by  his  parents,  one  brother,  Fred  and  sister,  Irene.   The  funeral 

will  be  held  today  with  services  at  1  PM  at  the  home  and  1:30  at  the  Ev.  Lutheran  Church, 

Rev.  T.  Hlnck  will  conduct  the  services.  Jwoe  ^8,  1925 

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DR.  TIMMINS  SUICIDES 
Former  Hanklneon  Dentist  Shoots  Himself 
Sold  Els  Practice  Here  to  Dr.  Thoinason  and  Located  at  Cogswell 

Dr.  E.  D.  Tlnnnlns,  who  sold  his  dental  practice  here  to  Dr.  A.  P..  Thomason  15  years 
ago,  committed  suicide  at  Cogswell  on  Satiirday  by  shooting  himself  through  the  head. 
Despondency  and  ill  health  are  given  as  the  reason. 

Dr.  Timmlns  opened  an  office  here  and  was  a  Hankinson  resident  for  two  or  three  years. 
In  1908  he  sold  out  to  Dr.  A.  R.  Thomason  and  since  that  time  has  been  located  at  various 
times  in  California,  Fargo,  Oakes  and  Cogswell.   An  attack  of  smallpox  and  Influenza  suf- 
fered a  cotiple  of  years  ago  left  him  in  a  nervous  condition. 

Deceased  had  spent  practically  his  entire  life  in  North  Dakota.  His  father,  long 
since  dead,  was  one  of  the  first  merchants  In  the  town  of  Sargent  which  was  afterwards 
moved  two  miles  south  and  the  name  changed  to  Cogswell.  The  elder  Timmlns  located  in  Sar- 
gent more  than  forty  years  ago. 

Deceased  Is  survived  by  his  aged  mother  and  one  married  sister.   The  body  was  shipped 
to  Fargo  for  burial.  **********  June  18,  1925 

GREAT  BEND.... The  city's  merry  ways  were  turned  to  sorrow  on  Monday  evening  when  the 
shock  of  the  death  of  Erlck  Trlttln  rang  through  the  air.  He  had  had  no  ills  of  any  kind 
and  death  was  due  to  heart  failure.  His  departure  leaves  a  brother,  one  sister,  his  parent 
and  many  friends  to  mourn  his  loss. 

_  **********  June  18,  1925 

SENATOR  EDWIN  F.  LADD,  DEAD 
North  Dakotan  Striken  Early  Monday  Morning 
Successor  To  Senator  Ladd  May  Have  To  Be  Chosen  by  Special  Election 
Senator  Edwin  Fremont  Ladd  of  North  Dakota,  died  at  Baltimore,  MD.,  at  10:20  AM., 
on  Monday,  kidney  trouble  being  the  cause  of  his  death. 

Senator  Ladd  passed  away  qxiletly  retaining  consciousness  almost  to  the  last.  Mrs. 
Ladd  arrived  from  Washington  an  hour  before  the  end  came  and  was  at  the  bedside  with 
Milton,  one  of  her  sons,  who  Is  studying  law  at  George  Washington  University,  and  his 
daughter,  Virginia,  who  attends  high  school  in  Washington. 

Senator  Ladd,  while  apparently  realizing  the  end  was  near,  aroused  to  greet  them  when 
they  entered  his  room.   The  end  came  rapidly  after  their  arrival. 

CAUGHT  in  RAIN 
A  year  ago  Senator  Ladd,  while  on  a  visit  to  his  home  state,  was  caught  in  a  rainstorm 
and  his  clothes  became  thoroughly  wet.   He  was  traveling  at  the  time  and  was  unable  to 
change  immediately.   Shortly  thereafter  neuritis  affected  his  left  shoulder  and  later  went 
to  his  hands  and  wrists.  Last  March  he  came  to  John  Hopkins  Hospital  at  Baltimore  for  an 
examination.   It  was  found  that  his  condition  was  not  serious  and  he  was  advised  that  he 
might  safely  make  his  susmer  trip  to  North  Dakota,  being  careful  to  avoid  exertion. 

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On  June  Ist  he  started,  first  visiting  his  son  Vernon  In  Cleveland.  Riding  In  an 
automobile,  his  limbs  became  cramped  and  the  neuritis  returned. 

CONDITION  BECOMES  WORSE 

His  physicians  previously  had  recommended  that  several  affected  teeth  be  removed.  This 
he  had  planned  to  have  done  in  Fargo,  after  he  had  filled  several  speaking  engagements. 
At  Cleveland,  however,  his  general  condition  became  such  as  to  preclude  further  plans  for 
the  North  Dakota  trip  and  he  returned  to  John  Hopkins. 

The  facilities  he  required  not  being  available  there  at  the  moment,  he  was  transferred 
to  his  Church  home  and  infirmary.  His  condition  at  that  time  was  not  believed  critical.  A 
few  days  later  kidney  trotible  developed  and  during  the  past  week  and  a  half  his  condition 
daily  had  grown  more  serious. 

Monday  night  when  the  climax  of  illness  arrived,  he  failed  to  respond  to  last  resort 
treatment  and  sank  steadily  until  his  death  at  10:20  AM. 

SECOND  DEATH  IN  WEEK 

With  the  passing  of  Senator  Ladd,  the  Republican  Insurgent  bloc  in  the  senate  suffered 
its  second  overwhelming  loss  within  four  days.  By  coincidence,  the  death  of  the  North 
Dakotan  occurred  on  the  day  of  the  burial  of  Senator  LaFollette,  whose  policies  he  had 
followed  on  so  many  occasions.  Together  they  had  gone  through  the  1924  independent  cam- 
paign against  the  constituted  national  ticket  of  their  party  and  together  they  later  were 
read  out  of  the  party  by  the  Republican  organization  of  the  senate. 

Mr.  Ladd  was  regarded  by  his  colleagues  as  one  of  the  hard  workers  in  the  senate.  His 
wide  knowledge  of  public  questions  won  him  respect  and  although  he  did  not  often  take  a 
hand  in  debate  on  the  floor  he  had  a  very  active  part  in  the  more  arduous  task  of  shaping 
legislation  in  committee. 

News  of  his  death  was  received  with  many  expressions  of  regret  among  those  in  high 
places  in  the  government. 

CAME  to  NORTH  DAKOTA  In  1890 

Edwin  Fremont  Ladd  came  to  North  Dakota  in  1890  and  in  succeeding  years  became  closely 
identified  with  agrarian  movements  in  the  state  and  with  efforts  to  establish  strict  reg- 
ulation of  food  and  drug  products.  During  his  career  in  the  northwest  he  served  success- 
ively as  chemist,  college  dean,  president,  and  United  States  senator. 

Senator  Ladd  was  bom  In  Starke,  Maine,  on  Dec.  13th,  1859,  the  son  of  John  and  Ros- 
illa  Locke  Ladd.  Following  an  elementary  education  In  the  public  schools  he  entered  Som- 
erset academy,  preparatory  to  becoming  a  student  at  the  Univ.  of  Maine.  On  graduation 
from  the  institution  he  received  a  B.  A.  degree.   Chemistry  was  his  ma.lor  study  and  this 
field  he  chose  for  his  profession. 

His  first  position  was  with  New  York  Experiment  station  as  assistant  chemist,  holding 
this  position  until  1887  when  he  became  chief  chemist.   Three  years  later  he  resigned  to 
settle  in  the  Northwest  where  he  had  been  offered  a  position  as  chemist  with  the  North 
Dakota  Agricultural  College  which  had  Just  been  organited. 

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Chemistry  and  food  problema  were  the  fields  in  which  his  Interest  was  centered  for 
many  years.   He  later  became  the  head  of  the  chemistry  department  which  included  super- 
vision over  the  collegiate  work  with  students  and  analytical  work  with  reference  to  foods, 
drugs,  and  soils.   As  state  food  Administrator,  Mr.  Ladd  worked  strenuously  to  secure 
stricter  food  laws  and  rigid  enforcement.   His  work  brought  him  in  touch  with  thousands 
of  farmers  and  other  residents  of  the  state. 

HEADS  A.  C.  in  1916 

Mr.  Ladd  became  president  of  the  agricultural  college  on  Feb.  28th,  1916,  and  served 
in  that  capacity  until  his  election  to  the  United  States  senate  in  1920  with  the  active 
support  of  the  Nonpartisan  league.   He  was  the  first  Non-partisan  senator  ever  elected. 
He  was  elected  to  his  present  term,  which  was  his  first,  over  Colonel  Frank  White,  of 
Valley  City,  now  Dnited  States  treasurer,  and  the  late  Senator  A.  J.  Gronna,  of  Lakota, 
his  predecessor. 

In  view  of  his  alliance  with  the  forces  of  LaFollette  in  the  senate  he  with  other 
of  his  clique  were  somewhat  submerged  under  the  prominence  of  their  leader,  LaFollette 
taking  the  lead  in  floor  fights  and  other  strategic  moves,  while  Ladd,  Frazler,  Norrls, 
Shipstead  and  others  followed  his  footsteps.   Thus  no  act  of  great  prominence  on  the  part 
of  Senator  Ladd  came  to  the  public's  attention  and  he  was  nationally  known  largely  because 
of  the  fame  inherited  from  association  with  the  LaFollette  group. 

One  of  the  outstanding  acts  of  his  senatorial  career  was  his  trip  to  Russia,  where  he 
made  investigations  for  the  senate  at  the  time  Russian  recognition  was  being  discussed. 
His  report  to  that  body,  upon  his  return,  practically  said  that  in  time  things  wotild  right 
themselves  in  Russia;  it  did  not  recommend  recognition. 

EXPERT  on  SHOALS 

Because  of  his  knowledge  of  science,  particularly  as  it  pertained  to  chemistry,  Mr. 
Ladd  was  appealed  to  many  times  in  the  Muscle  Shoals  fight  in  the  senate.  He  was  the 
only  one  in  that  body  who  had  a  scientific  knowledge  of  what  Muscle  Shoals  meant  and 
national  magazines  appealed  to  him  for  articles  on  the  question.   He  wrote  a  series  for 
the  Saturday  Evening  Post. 

In  the  senate  he  was  a  champion  of  federal  food  regulation.  His  insistence  in  favor 
of  stronger  regulation  of  large  American  corporations  resulted  in  several  attacks  by  him 
against  the  Harding  administration,  among  which  the  more  spectaciilar  were  in  alignment  with 
the  senators  who  opposed  the  organization  and  methods  of  the  supreme  court  and  the  sugar 
corporations. 

In  1922,  Senator  Ladd  returned  to  North  Dakota  to  stump  the  state  for  his  political 
adherent,  Lynn  J.  Frazler,  who  was  subsequently  elected  to  the  United  States  senate  over 
Porter  J.  McCumbcr.   The  resignation  of  Senator  Lenroot  of  Wisconsin  from  the  chalmuinshlp 
of  the  senate  oil  investigation  committee  in  1924  placed  Senator  Ladd  in  that  position  of 
national  prominence. 

FIRST  FIGHT  in  1902 

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The  fight  for  laws  in  pure  foods,  drugs,  beverages,  and  paint,  was  the  first  program 
which  brought  the  senator  into  prominence.   In  September  1902,  he  published  a  bulletin 
of  food  adulterations,  following  in  succession  with  other  reports  on  meats,  snuff,  canned 
goods,  and  other  products.  Appropriations  were  secured  on  the  work  and  Ladd  was  called 
to  Washington  on  several  occasions  to  confer  on  national  programs  of  the  same  nature. 

Later  the  analysis  and  reports  were  recorded  to  establish  the  value  of  various  wheat 
varieties.   Seantor  Ladd  became  a  piroponent  of  durum  wheat  which  he  Insisted  was  being  dis- 
criminated against  in  the  market.   Grades  on  wheat  in  use  were  also  the  objects  of  his 
attacks.   In  1915  the  Univ.  of  Maine  gave  him  the  honorary  degree  of  doctor  of  laws  in 
recognition  of  his  services  with  foods  and  other  products. 

Mr.  Ladd's  identification  with  the  Nonpartisan  league  grew  out  of  the  use  of  that 
organization  of  the  data  which  the  chemist  had  secured  on  food  and  grain  products.   Altho- 
ugh not  actively  engaged  in  the  work  of  the  league,  he  received  its  support,  and  was  fre- 
quently called  upon  to  address  gatherings  of  league  farmers. 

AUTHOR  of  MANY  WORKS 

Editorship  of  the  North  Dakota  Farmer  and  a  voluminous  correspondence  to  individuals 
and  various  state  publications  were  instruments  through  which  Mr.  Ladd  came  into  contact 
with  a  large  number  of  North  Dakotans  during  his  residence  in  the  state.  He  was  also  the 
author  of  a  large  list  of  bulletins  and  reports  recording  and  announcing  the  results  of 
chemical  analyses,  rulings  and  results  from  the  office  of  the  food  commissioner,  and  dis- 
cussions of  other  matters  in  which  the  author  was  Interested. 

Senator  Ladd  was  a  fellow  in  the  A.  A.  A.  S.,  a  member  of  the  American  Chemical  Society 
Society  for  the  Promotion  of  Agricultural  Science,  and  the  Society  of  Chemical  Industries 
of  London.  Among  his  best  known  chemical  reports  are  the  Manual  of  Chemical  Analysis, 
1898  and  Mixed  Paints,  1908. 

Mr.  Ladd  was  married  to  Miss  Rlzpah  Sprogle  of  Annapolis,  MD. ,  on  Aug.  16th,  1893. 
Eight  children,  five  girls  and  three  boys,  were  bom:  Rlzpah,  Katherlne,  Rossilla,  Eliza- 
beth, Virginia,  Culver,  Vernon  and  Milton. 

CALL  for  ELECTION 

The  selection  of  a  successor  to  Senator  E.  F.  Ladd,  may  not  rest  with  Gov.  A.  G.  Sorlle 
as  generally  supposed,  but  may  require  a  special  election. 

Dnder  the  section  of  the  constitution  of  the  United  States  known  as  the  17th  Ammendment 
it  is  provided  that  vacancies  in  the  senate  shall  be  filled  by  special  elections,  called  by 
the  governors  except  that  legislature  may  provide  for  the  appointment  of  senators  to  fill 
vacancies  for  the  expired  terms  of  members,  or  until  the  following  general  election  is  held. 

North  Dakota's  statute  governing  the  filling  of  vacancies  by  the  governor  makes  no 
express  provisions  covering  senators,  referring  merely  to  state  and  district  offices.   This 
gives  rise  to  the  question  of  whether  the  senatorshlp  would  be  considered  a  state  office. 

*******  ***  Ju^e  25,  1925 


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ACCIDENTAL  DEATH 

Eianet  Daly,  son  of  Mrs.  Mary  Daly  was  Instantly  killed  about  7  AM  Thursday  morning, 
when  a  12  gtiage  automatic  shotgtm  was  discharged,  the  shot  going  straight  through  the 
young  nan's  head,  from  one  temple  to  the  other. 

The  accident  happened  In  the  pantry  at  the  Daly  home,  about  1%  miles  south  and  5  miles 
vest  of  Hooreton.  Ennet  had  been  wearing  a  sort  of  rubber  moccasin  during  the  rainy  spell, 
but  Thursday  morning  Mrs.  Daly,  who  sat  on  the  porch  suggested  that  he  change  Into  somethln 
else,  the  weather  looking  good.  Eimnet  went  Into  the  pantry,  where  stood  a  32  calibre  auto- 
matic shotgun.  A  moment  later  Mrs.  Daly  heard  an  explosion  and  rushed  In,  finding  Emmet 
on  the  floor,  his  head  badly  mutilated  and  bleeding  profusely. 

Dr.  Blake  Lancaster  of  Wahpeton  conducted  a  coroner's  Inquest  shortly  after  the  accid- 
ent and  the  verdict  was  accidental  death.  A  few  things  stood  on  the  floor  near  the  guns 
and  it  Is  assumed  that  In  reaching  for  his  hat  or  while  changing  his  shoes  the  shotgun  was 
pushed  In  such  a  way  as  to  tip  over  and  be  discharged.  The  body  was  brought  to  the  Vertln 
Undertaking  rooms  before  noon. 

Deceased  was  a  young  man,  single,  about  twenty  five  years  of  age,  and  lived  with  his 
mother,  who  was  widowed  about  a  year  ago.  Mrs.  Daly  purchased  the  old  Herman  Gallmayer 
farm,  which  they  have  operated  since.  Much  111  fortune  has  attended  the  family,  a  bam 
being  blown  down  In  the  wind  storm  there  recently.  Mrs.  Daly  has  the  syinpathy  of  all  In 
her  sorrow.  The  funeral  was  held  last  Saturday  morning  from  the  Catholic  Church  at  Moore- 
ton.  **********  June  25,  1925 

_  A  CORJRECTION 

In  the  obituary  of  Erlck  Trlttln  of  Great  Bend  as  printed  in  The  NEWS  last  week,  the 
statement  was  made  that  deceased  had  been  in  failing  health  for  several  years  prior  to 
his  sudden  death  from  heart  failure.  We  were  misinformed  on  this  point  as  he  had  been  in 
apparent  perfect  health  all  his  life  up  to  the  day  of  his  sudden  demise.  The  NEWS  is  glad 
to  correct  this  inaccuracy  In  Justice  to  all  concerned. 

**********  June  25  1925 

FATAL  AUTO  ACCIDENT 
Melvin  Halgunseth  Dies  of  Broken  Neck  Sunday 
ACCIDENT  OCCURED  HALF  MILE  SOUTH  of  ABERCROMBIE:  WIFE  IS  UNINJURED 
Melvin  Halgunseth,  employed  by  the  Milwaukee  railroad  at  Abercrombie,  was  killed  in- 
stantly Sunday  afternoon  when  the  car  which  he  was  driving  turned  over  twice  on  the  road 
about  a  half  mile  south  of  Abercrombie. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Halgunseth  had  been  out  picking  gooseberries,  and  were  on  their  way  home 
when  the  accident  occured.   It  happened  too  quickly  for  anyone  to  know  just  what  went  wrong 
but  Mrs.  Halgunseth  stated  that  she  believed  it  was  due  to  running  into  a  rut,  which  broke 
the  front  wheel.  The  car  was  traveling  about  twenty  miles  an  hour,  she  said.   She  herself 
was  uninjured  except  for  a  few  light  scratches.  ^ 

Deceased  was  the  eldest  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  01c  Halgunseth  of  Abercrombie  Township.  He 

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was  bom  on  the  farm  near  Abercromble,  residing  at  home  until  some  six  or  seven  years  ago 
vhen  he  cane  to  Abercrombie  to  work.  Last  November  he  was  married  to  Miss  Bemlce  Bates 
of  Kent. 

Surviving  relatives  are  his  parents;  four  sisters,  Mrs.  G.  H.  Korsvlk  of  Abercromble, 
Mrs.  Carl  Hanson  of  Minneapolis,  Jenny  and  Grace  Halgunseth  living  at  home  with  their  par- 
ents; two  brothers,  Eddie  and  Oliver,  also  living  with  their  parents. 

Funeral  services  were  held  on  Tuesday  afternoon  at  2  o'clock  at  the  Lutheran  Church  in 
Abercrombie,  with  Rev.  Victor  L.  Peterson  in  charge. 

**********  July  9,  1925 

(From  The  LIDGERWOOD  MONITOR:....) 

A  FATAL  ACCIDENT 

Last  Monday,  while  raking  hay  on  his  mother's  farm  northwest  of  this  city,  William  H. 
Haase,  was  killed  when  the  team  he  was  driving  ran  away. 

He  stopped  at  the  edge  of  the  field  to  talk  to  a  neighbor  who  was  cultivating  com  and 
started  for  the  house  and  the  neighbor  started  the  ciiltivator  across  the  field.  A  little 
later  the  neighbor  heard  a  disturbance  and  looking  in  his  direction  saw  him  fall  between 
the  horses'  hind  feet  and  the  team  started  to  rxm,    the  rake  catching  him  and  woimdlng  him 
so  that  he  died  before  help  could  reach  him. 

The  deceased  was  a  son  of  Mrs.  Chas.  Haase  and  was  13%  years  old.   The  funeral  services 
were  held  last  Wednesday  afternoon  at  the  M.  E.  Church  in  this  city.  Rev.  Gossman  deliver- 
ing the  funeral  discourse.   He  Is  survived  by  his  widowed  mother  and  brothers  and  sisters. 

~  **********  July  9,  1925 

J.  RATHGEBER  DIES 
Had  Been  Hanklnson  Resident  36  Years 
Is  Survived  by  Wife  and  Several  Grown  Children 

John  Rathgeber,  65  years  old,  died  at  his  home  in  this  city  on  Wednesday,  July  15th, 
after  suffering  for  six  months  with  cancer  of  the  stomach.  He  had  been  a  resident  of  Hank- 
lnson for  36  years  and  was  widely  known  throughout  this  section. 

John  Christian  Rathgeber  was  bom  on  March  10,  1859,  at  Whlttenberg,  Germany  and  grew 
to  manhood  In  the  old  country.   In  1876  he  came  to  America  and  settled  first  at  Breckenridgt 
MN. ,  when  it  was  the  terminus  of  the  Great  Northern  railroad.   He  was  married  on  Oct.  8th, 
1890  to  Annie  Albertlna  Grohnke  who  survives  him.   The  same  year  the  couple  moved  to  Hankln- 
son and  have  lived  here  ever  since.  Deceased  was  a  boss  carpenter  and  one  of  the  most  skill 
ed  workmen  at  his  trade  in  this  part  of  the  country. 

Besides  his  wife  he  is  survived  by  the  following  children:  Mrs.  John  Eherhart,  Enderlln: 
Mrs.  Fred  Baldwin,  Chicago;  Mrs.  E.  0.  Graham.,  Mllwatikee;  Fred  Rathgeber,  Fargo;  Laura  Rath- 
geber, Enderlln;  Mrs.  O.J.Mattson,  Mrs.  G.  Winefeldt  and  Walter  Rathgeber,  all  of  Hanklnson. 

Funeral  services  will  be  held  Saturday  afternoon  at  the  home  with  Rev.  C.  Oberdoester 
in  charge.   Interment  will  be  made  in  the  Ev.  Cemetery. 

**********  July  16^  1925 

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NEW  EFFINGTON. . .  .A  traveling  man  named  Zimmerman,  whose  home  Is  In  Sioux  Falls,  was 

instantly  killed  on  the  Meridian  road  the  other  side  of  Sisseton  on  Saturday  morning.   It 

is  reported  that  he  was  driving  at  a  very  high  rate  of  speed  and  lost  control  of  the  car 

near  a  curve.  The  car  turned  over  and  he  was  crushed  beneath  it.  He  was  alone  In  the  car 

at  the  time  of  the  accident. 

**********  July  16^  1925 

LIDGERWOOD  MONITOR. ... 

Sad  R.  R.  Crossing  Accident 

A  telegram  was  received  in  Lidgerwood  on  Monday  by  John  Moe  from  Watauga,  SD.,  stating 
that  a  train  struck  an  auto  on  a  crossing  in  which  his  daughter,  Minnie,  her  husband  Matt 
Ertz,  and  their  child  and  two  others  were  riding  and  all  were  severly  injured.  Later  a 
telegram  came  that  stated  that  Mr.  Ertz  and  the  child  were  dead  and  that  Mrs.  Ertz  was  at 
the  hospital  at  Lemmon,  SD.,  with  both  legs  and  one  arm  broken  and  other  injuries. 

Mr.  Moe  and  two  of  his  daughters  started  by  auto  for  Lemmon  and  Watauga.  Later  another 
message  came  stating  that  the  funeral  services  for  Mr.  Ertz  and  the  child  would  be  held  on 
Thursday,  at  Watauga,  near  which  place  the  accident  happened. 

There  were  two  men  in  the  car  also,  one  of  them  jumped  and  was  slightly  injured.  The 
other  remained  in  the  car,  and  he  too,  was  taken  to  the  hospital  for  treatment.  Although 
details  received  are  very  meager,  the  telegrams  stated  that  the  probability  was  that  Mrs. 
Ertz  would  not  recover.  She  was  well  kaown  here  as  Miss  Minnie  Moe,  but  since  her  marraige 
has  resided  at  Watauga,  SD.  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^  ^  July  16.  1925 

DIED  in  DISCHARGE  of  DUTY 

Brownie,  the  favorite  playmate  of  all  the  small  kids  in  New  Effington,  met  a  painful, 
untimely,  but  heroic  death  during  last  week.  He  was  only  a  small  dog  of  pondescript  and 
obscure  origin,  the  treasured  chattle  of  Herbert  Jarl,  but  he  died  in  what  his  loyal  heart 
considered  the  faithful  discharge  of  duty,  and  for  that  reason,  if  no  other,  is  entitled  to 
more  than  passing  thought. 

He  was  the  constant  companion  of  the  village  youth  vrho  met  up  with  his  high  standard  of 
what  a  boy  ought  to  be.  For  he  was  discriminating  and  was  not  found  associating  with  boys 
lacking  in  the  qualifications  which  made  up  his  boy  standard.   One  of  his  most  outstanding 
traits  was  his  aversion  to  fire,  and  when  a  boy  shouted  "fire"  he  was  there  In  violent  hast^ 
and  could  quickly  and  effectively  extinguish  any  small  blaze.   It  was  through  this  Idealism 
in  a  cause  that  he  lost  his  life. 

A  small  boy  companion  had  lit  a  firecracker,  shouted  "fire"  and  Brownie  dashed  to  the 
rescue.  He  grabbed  the  deadly  thing  just  as  It  exploded  burning  and  lacarating  his  mouth 
cruelly.  It  carried  the  dread  tetanus  germs  and  a  few  days  later  the  brave  little  fellow 
died  in  great  agony.  He  was  only  a  dog,  but  what  nobler  epitaph  can  be  written  on  the 
record  of  any  of  God's  creatures,  be  he  brute  or  human,  than,  "He  died  in  the  discharge 
of  duty?"   ....New  Effington  Record.... 

********,k*  July  16,  1925 

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MRS.  HENRY  WITTICH 

Mrs.  Henry  Wittlch,  former  Hankinson  resident,  died  at  her  home  near  Havana,  Sargent 
County,  Saturday  evening,  July  11th,  at  the  age  of  45  years.   She  had  been  a  sufferer  from 
cancer  of  the  breast  for  a  number  of  years. 

Deceased  was  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Herman  Illig,  pioneer  residents  of  Sargent  County 
and  had  lived  in  this  locality  practically  all  of  her  life.  The  funeral  was  held  on  Monday, 
July  13th,  from  the  Lutheran  Church  at  Havana  and  interment  was  made  in  the  cemetery  west 
of  Havana. 

The  deceased  leaves  to  mourn  her  death  her  husband,  two  sons,  Alvin  and  Henry,  and  five 
daughters,  Elizabeth,  Esther,  Laura,  Dorothy  and  Coro.  The  Wittlch  family  lived  in  Hankin- 
son a  number  of  years  ago  and  friends  here  extend  sympathy  to  the  bereaved  ones. 

**********  July  23,  1925 

LIDGERWOOD  MONITOR. . . . 

John  McBrlde  of  this  city  was  called  to  Fergus  Falls  last  week  to  be  with  his  brother, 
J.  H. ,  who  underwent  an  operation  for  appendicitis.   The  brother  failed  to  rally  from  the 
operation  and  died  on  Wednesday  evening.  The  body  was  taken  to  his  home  at  Milnor  and  the 
funeral  services  were  held  on  Sunday  under  the  auspices  of  the  M.  W.  A.  The  deceased  was 
19  years  old  and  had  enjoyed  the  best  of  health  until  a  few  days  previous  to  the  operation. 

**********  July  23,  1925 

Mrs.  A.  E.  Eegne  and  son,  Allen,  attended  the  funeral  of  Mrs.  Mary  Enderson  at  Brecken- 

ridge  on  Monday  of  this  week.  The  deceased  lady  was  a  sister  of  Mrs.  Henge,  and  64  years 

old  at  the  time  of  her  death.   She  is  survived  by  three  sisters,  two  brothers,  four  sons  anc 

four  daughters.    ....New  Effington  News....  j  1  23  1925 

********** 

WILLIAM  J.  BRYAN  DIED  at  DAYTON 
Thousands  Mourn  Passing  of  Great  Commoner 

DATYON,  TN The  body  of  William  Jennings  Bryan,  who  died  suddenly  in  his  sleep  here 

late  Sunday,  was  moved  on  a  special  railroad  car  from  Dayton  for  Washington,  Wednesday. 
Burial  of  the  political  and  religious  leader  will  be  in  Arlington  National  Cemetery,  VA. , 
on  Friday.  **********  July  30,  1925 

BOY  BURNS  to  DEATH 
Young  Enderlin  Lad  Cremated  in  Burning  Bam 
On  Visit  to  Grandfather's  Farm;  Secures  Matches  and  Builds  Fire  in  Loft 
Ralph  Stowell,  Jr.,  three  and  a  half  year  old  son  of  Ralph  Stowell,  Enderlin  Soo  Line 
engineer,  met  a  tragic  death  by  burning  a  week  ago  Monday  at  his  grandfather's  home  at  Law- 
rence, MI.,  where  the  family  had  gone  on  a  visit  a  few  weeks  ago,  when  fire  destroyed  the 
bam  on  the  place. 

"Mamma,  bum  up,"  was  the  only  cry  heard  from  the  little  fellow  after  the  flames  had 
trapped  him  in  the  hay  loft  of  the  bam. 

A  few  minutes  later  his  charred  body  came  tumbling  to  the  ground  when  the  side  of  the 

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burning  bam  fell  out.  Wet  blankets  were  tossed  over  the  little  form  and  It  was  soon 
recovered.  The  child's  head  was  nearly  burned  off,  and  his  body  burned  almost  beyond 
the  semblance  of  a  human  form. 

The  child  is  believed  to  have  secured  matches  and  gone  to  the  bam  to  play,  setting 
fire  to  the  hay. 

When  the  little  victim's  plight  was  discovered  It  was  with  difficulty  that  Mrs.  Stowell 
was  restrained  from  rushing  Into  the  flames  to  rescue  her  child.  Later  she  collapsed  and 
Is  in  serious  condition.  Mrs.  Stowell  had  been  upstairs  in  the  Braybooks  home  for  an  after- 
noon nap.  The  child  had  also  been  asleep  there.  Awakening  she  missed  the  child,  and  an 
Instant  later  saw  the  bam  ablaze.  Mother  instinct  told  her  that  her  child  was  in  the 
flames.  Then  she  heard  his  last  appeal,  "Mamma,  bum  up." 

Mr.  Stowell,  the  father,  was  in  Enderlin  at  the  time  of  the  tragedy  and  on  being 
apprised  of  the  terrible  fate  with  which  his  young  son  had  met,  left  immediately  for  his 
old  home  in  Michigan. 


********** 


July  30,  1925 


NEW  EFFINGTON  RECORD.... H.  H.  Jarl  received  a  telegram  Saturday  noon  apprising  him  of 
the  very  serious  illness  of  his  brother  Fred  in  Minneapolis  and  in  company  with  his  brother 
William  of  White  Rock,  left  the  same  afternoon  to  reach,  if  possible,  the  bedside  before 
the  end  came.  Mr.  Jarl  is  a  cancer  sufferer  and  has  known  for  some  time  that  his  case  is 
hopeless.  **********  July  30,  1925 

NEW  EFFINGTON  RECORD Mr.  and  Mrs.  Alfred  Wetzlg,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Robert  Weinkauf  and 

Augus.t  Weinkauf  drove  to  Wood  Lake,  >IN.,  last  Thursday  where  they  attended  the  funeral 

of  their  cousin's  wife.        ^^^.^^^^^^.^  ,  e      ,nof 

**********  August  6,  1925 

NEW  EFFINGTON  RECORD. .. .Roy  Lamb  left  Tuesday  afternoon  for  Deer  Creek  to  attend  the 
funeral  on  Wednesday  of  Mrs.  Lamb's  father,  who  died  on  Monday.  His  death  resulted  from  a 
fall  a  few  weeks  ago  which  fractured  his  hip  and  injured  him  otherwise.  Had  he  lived  until 
the  26th  of  January  he  would  have  been  90  years  old. 

+  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  + 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Richard  O'Brien,  with  Miss  Nora  O'Brien  as  chauffeur  went  to  Yankton  last 
week  to  attend  the  funeral  of  Mr.  Michael  O'Brien.  He  was  81  years  old  and  died  ver>'  sud- 
denly. +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  August  13,  1925 

Mrs.  J.  E.  Paulson  and  H.  A.  Anderson  drove  to  Clarkfield  Saturday  evening  to  attend 
the  funeral  of  a  cousin,  Severin  Jorgensen,  who  died  last  week  at  a  Veteran's  Hospital  in 
New  Mexico.  He  has  been  sick  ever  since  his  return  from  the  army  about  three  years  ago. 

**********  August  13,  1925 

PIONEER  CALLED 
Mrs.  Mary  Blonlgan  Succumbs  to  Apoplexy 
FUNERAL  SERVICES  HELD  at  CATHOLIC  CHURCH,  MANTADOR,  MONDAY  MORNING 
The  entire  community  was  greatly  shocked  when  it  learned  of  the  death  of  Mrs.  Mary  Blon- 

68. 


igan  who  passed  peacefully  away  at  her  farm  home  four  miles  northeast  of  Mantador  last  Wed- 
nesday evening. 

Mrs.  Blonlgan  helped  with  the  evening's  work  about  the  farm  and  after  coming  to  the  house 
she  complained  of  not  feeling  well  and  decided  she  would  lie  down.  Later,  when  one  of  her 
sons  went  in  to  see  how  she  was  she  said  she  had  gone  to  bed  for  the  night.  Before  retiring 
the  youngest  daughter,  Mary,  went  in  to  ask  her  if  anything  was  wanted.  Her  mother  did  not 
answer  her  inquiry,  she  had  passed  away.  Apoplexy  was  given  as  the  cause  of  her  death. 

Funeral  services  were  held  at  the  CathoUc  Church  of  Mantador  on  Monday  morning  at  10  AM. 
Rev.  Father  Wilkes  of  Mantador,  Rev.  Jos.  Thiel  of  Wahpeton  and  Rev.  John  Lugert  of  Elizab- 
eth, ND,  officiated. 

Paulbearers  were  Louis  Pauch,  Chas.  Haus,  John  and  Peter  Thiel,  Matt  Waxweller  and 

John  Farvar. 

Miss  Mary  Reiden  was  bom  at  Mt.  Calvary,  Fon  du  Lac  County,  WI.,  and  at  the  time  of 
her  death  was  fifty  seven  years,  six  months  and  eleven  days  old.  She  was  married  in  Wis- 
consin on  April  18th,  1887  to  Joseph  Blonlgan.   The  same  year  the  couple  moved  to  North 
Dakota,  settling  on  the  farm  where  the  Blonlgan  family  still  live.  Twelve  children  blessed 
this  union:  Annie  of  Wahpeton;  Joe.  Philip  and  Lizzie,  now  Mrs.  Peter  Thiel  of  Douglas,  ND., 
Jacob  of  Watkins,  MN.,  and  Peter,  Henry,  John,  Frank,  Margaret  and  Mary,  all  at  home.  All 

the  children  were  present  at  the  funeral. 

******is***  August  27,  1925 

Fred  Herman,  the  six  day  old  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Fred  Bladow  of  Belford,  passed  away 
at  the  Gilbert  Miller  home  in  this  city  on  Sunday  evening.  Convulsions  was  the  cause  of 
the  baby's  death.  Besides  his  parents,  four  brother's  are  left  to  mourn  his  death.   Funer- 
al services  were  held  at  the  German  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church  on  Tuesday  afternoon  at 
2  o'clock.  Rev.  Oberdoester  officiated.   The  sympathy  of  the  entire  community  goes  out 
to  the  bereaved  family.        **********  August  27,  1925 

LIDGERWOOD  MONITOR 

Mrs.  B.  Woodward  and  her  son,  George,  left  by  auto  on  Thursday  for  Emerson,  Manitoba, 
in  response  to  a  telegram  informing  them  of  the  death  of  her  brother,  David  Root,  to  attend 
the  fimeral.   George  returned  on  Monday  while  Mrs.  Woodward  remained  there  for  a  visit. 

++++++++++ 
FRANK  KUCHERA 
Last  Friday  morning,  at  about  9  AM,  while  operating  a  gas  tractor  used  for  threshing 
power,  Frank  Kuchera,  the  23  year  old  son  of  Frank  Kuchera,  SR. ,  residing  northeast  of 
this  city,  died  suddenly. 

The  father  was  near  the  separator  and  noticed  the  young  man  on  the  ground  near  the 
wheels  of  the  tractor  and  thought  he  was  observing  something  on  the  tractor  that  was  wrong 
and  went  to  him  to  ascertain  what  it  was.   He  asked  him  if  there  was  anything  wrong  and 
getting  no  response  took  him  by  the  shoulder  and  found  that  he  was  dead. 

The  deceased  had  grown  to  manhood  on  the  farm  and  was  apparently  a  healthy  young  man 

69. 


and  the  sudden  death  was  a  shock  to  the  family  and  friends. 

The  funeral  services  were  held  at  the  Catholic  Church  at  Wyndmere  on  Monday  morning. 
Rev.  Turek  of  Lidgerwood,  Wilkes  of  Mantador  and  Malusky  of  Geneseo,  officiating. 

**********  August  27,  1925 

MRS.  ADOLPH  GABBERT 

Funeral  services  were  conducted  at  2  PM  this  afternoon  at  the  German  Lutheran  Church 
for  Mrs.  Adolph  Gabber t  who  resided  south  of  Rosholt  and  who  died  at  the  Sanitarium  at 
Pine  City,  MN. ,  on  Saturday.  Mrs.  Gabbert  fell  victim  to  the  dreaded  disease,  consimpt- 
ion,  and  had  been  for  some  time  at  a  Sanitarium  at  Pine  City.   She  received  the  best  of 
medical  aid  but  to  no  avail,  and  she  passed  away  Saturday.  The  remains  were  shipped  to 
Hanklnson  on  Wednesday. 

Mrs.  Gabbert  was  bom  at  Marshall,  MN. ,  and  was  38  years  old.  Besides  the  sorrowing 
husband  she  leaves  four  children  to  mourn  her  loss,  Irene,  Evelyn,  Harold  and  Mildred. 

Mrs.  Gabbert's  stepmother,  Mrs.  Augusta  Manske  of  Marshall  and  her  husband's  brother 
and  wife,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Wolfe  of  Wood  Lake,  MN.,  arrived  Wednesday  for  the  funeral. 

**********  September  3,  1925 

MRS.  MARY  BROZ  CALLED 

Mrs.  Mary  Broz  passed  away  at  her  home  in  Lien  Township  just  across  the  state  line 
last  Monday.  The  cause  of  death  was  heart  failure.  Mrs.  Borz  had  been  falling  for  the 
past  three  or  four  months.   Her  husband,  Jacob  Broz, died  last  April  at  the  ripe  old  age 
of  70  years. 

Mary  Haldager  was  bom  in  Austria,   She  was  married  to  Jacob  Broz  of  Galicia  and  the 
couple  moved  here  after  the  Indian  reservation  was  opened  and  settled  on  the  farm  In  in 
Lien  Township,  which  they  occupied  until  the  time  of  their  deaths. 

Six  children  are  left  to  mourn  her  loss,  Jake  of  Hammersidlng;  Jim,  who  farms  in  Lien 
Township;  Joe,  who  resides  at  home;  Mrs.  Wm.  Kutter,  who  resides  at  the  Broz  home;  Mrs. 
John  Johnson  of  Hammersidlng  and  Mrs.  Hugo  Willie  of  Manilla,  Iowa. 

The  funeral  was  held  this  afternoon  in  Minnesota  Township  and  burial  was  made  In  Fork- 
ensatad  Cemetery.  John  Green  had  charge  of  the  funeral  services.   The  sympathy  of  the 
entire  community  goes  out  to  the  bereaved  family. 

**********  September  10,  1925 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  William  Stienwehr  and  Mr.  and  Mrs.  William  Mltzel  departed  today  for 
Elroy,  WI.,  In  response  to  a  message  announcing  the  death  of  Mrs.  Stienwehr 's  and  Mrs. 
Mietzel's  mother.  **********  September  10,  1925 

FAIRMOUNT....Mrs,  Kenneth  Carrie  left  the  latter  part  of  last  week  for  her  home  at 
Denver,  CO.,  after  having  come  here  with  the  remains  of  her  son,  Clarence,  for  burial. 
During  her  stay  In  this  city,  Mrs.  Currie  was  a  guest  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Maurice  Murphy. 

**********  September  10,  1925 

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D.  H.  MARVIN  DEAD 
Pioneer  Citizen  Answers  Final  Smmnons 

Daniel  H.  Marvin,  pioneer  resident  of  this  section,  died  at  Ms  home  in  Waldo  Town- 
ship at  7  o'clock  this  morning  at  the  age  of  71  years.  Deceased  has  been  in  feeble 
health  for  two  lor  three  years  but  only  this  week  was  taken  seriously  ill. 

A  fatal  termination  of  his  illness  was  foreseen  and  members  of  the  family  from  a 
distance  were  summoned  and  reached  his  bedside  before  the  end. 

Funeral  arrangements  have  not  been  completed  at  this  writing,  and  material  for  an 
obituary  will  not  be  available  in  time  for  this  issue  of  The  NEWS. 

**********  September  17,  1925 

JOHN  THIEL  DIES 
Prominent  Farmer  of  Barney  Township  Dies 

John  M.  Thlel,  55,  a  resident  of  Barney  Township  for  32  years,  died  suddenly  Friday 
evening  shortly  after  6  PM  of  heart  failure. 

Mr.  Thlel  was  biisy  threshing,  and  at  the  time  he  died  was  hauling  grain  to  the  elev- 
ator. He  had  just  returned  from  the  elevator  and  was  driving  out  to  the  threshing  machine 
in  the  field.  He  died  without  any  warning,  falling  back  in  the  wagon.  He  had  been  well 
and  was  thought  to  be  in  excellent  health. 

Mr.  Thlel  was  bom  on  March  5th,  1870,  at  New  Holstein,  WI.  He  had  lived  in  Barney 
Township  for  31  or  32  years  and  had  a  beautiful  farm  just  north  of  Barney  Village. 

Mr.  Thlel  leaves  his  wife,  Mrs.  Ida  Thlel,  four  daughters  and  two  sons;  Lena  of  Bat- 
tle Creek,  MI.,  a  trained  nurse;  Mrs.  Ella  Brosowskle;  Mrs.  Ada  Semdom,  Barney;  Edna,  at 
home,  Lawrence  and  Charles,  both  at  home.  He  also  leaves  two  brothers  and  two  sisters. 
One  brother  lives  north  of  Mooreton  and  one  in  Los  Angeles,  CA.   One  sister,  Mrs.  John 
Weber,  lives  at  Mooreton,  one  lives  in  Wisconsin  and  one  in  Montana. 

The  funeral  was  held  on  Wednesday  afternoon,  at  the  German  Lutheran  Church  at  Barney, 
Rev.  Claus  officiating.        **********  September  17,  1925 

MRS.  LEO  KRAUSE  DEAD 

Word  was  received  here  last  Wednesday  evening  by  relatives,  that  Mrs.  Leo  Krause,  of 
Lake  City,  SD.,  had  passed  to  her  reward.  Deceased  was  formerly  Miss  Anna  Schlaner,  dau- 
ghter of  Mrs.  Frank  Schlaner,  Sr.,  of  near  Mantador.   She  grew  to  womanhood  here  and  was 
married  to  Leo  Krause,  also  of  Mantador  vicinity.   Shortly  after  their  marriage  they 
moved  to  Lake  City,  where  they  have  resided  ever  since. 

A  ruptured  appendix  was  given  as  the  cause  of  her  death.   She  died  after  an  operation 
at  the  hospital  at  Lake  City.   She  was  forty-three  years  old  at  the  time  of  her  death. 

Besides  her  stricken  husband  she  leaves  eleven  children,  the  oldest  twenty  and  the 
youngest  two  years  old. 

Mrs.  Krause's  mother,  Mrs.  Frank  Schlaner,  Sr.,  and  daughter,  Priscella,  and  Mrs. 
Joe  Peterschick  and  the  letter's  baby  son,  George,  and  Joe  Schlaner,  all  of  Mantador,  and 
Frank  of  this  city,  went  to  the  funeral.  All  except  Frank  returned  Sunday  evening.  Frank 

stopped  off  in  Minneapolis  for  a  day. 

**********  September  17,  1925 

71. 


GREAT  BEND Word  was  received  here  of  the  passing  away  of  Mrs.  Albert  Bemdt  at  Los 

Angeles,  CA. ,  last  Friday,  burial  is  to  be  made  at  Yakima,  WA.,  this  week  on  Wednesday. 

She  and  her  husband  lived  here  many  years  and  were  honored  members  of  the  Evangelical 

Church.  Her  husband  preceeded  her  in  death.   She  leaves  a  son,  Paul,  Yakima,  WA.,  and 

a  daughter,  Mrs.  Nelson,  in  Los  Angeles;  Frank  Popp  of  Great  Bend  and  Wm.  Popp  of  Eankln- 

son  and  Charles  Popp  of  Wahpeton,  are  her  brothers.  For  her  to  live  was  Christ,  and  so 

death  was  gain.  **********  c..v   n  looc 

*"  September  17,  1925 

FAIRMODNT A  petition  has  been  filed  in  the  Probate  Court  of  Wilkin  County  asking  for 

the  removal  of  the  Michleson  children  to  Denmark.  The  petition  has  been  filed  by  their 
grandparents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Christian  Mickleson  who  live  in  the  old  country  and  desire  to 
have  the  children.  The  parents  of  the  children  were  killed  in  the  fall  of  1923  on  an  N.P. 
crossing  at  Breckenridge.   The  children  have  been  cared  for  since  by  Mr.  and  Mrs.  L.  M. 
Kauffman  who  have  become  very  much  attached  to  them  and  we  are  informed  will  oppose  the 
attempt  to  remove  them  to  the  old  country.  Vera,  one  of  the  children,  may  be  crippled  for 
life.  **********  September  17,  1925 

DEATH  of  FORMER  RESIDENT 

William  Popp,  of  this  city,  received  a  telegram  last  Friday  announcing  the  death  of 
his  sister,  Mrs.  Albert  Bemdt,  who  passed  away  that  day  at  the  home  of  her  daughter  in 
Los  Angeles,  CA. 

The  remains  were  shipped  to  Yakima,  WA. ,  the  funeral  being  held  in  that  city  on  Wed- 
nesday, Sept.  16th.  Interment  was  made  in  the  Yakima  Cemetery,  where  the  remains  of  Mr. 
Berndt  lie,  he  having  preceeded  her  in  death  several  years  ago. 

Mrs.  Albert  Bemdt  was  a  resident  of  the  Great  Bend  country,  living  on  the  Teller 
farm  near  that  village  until  about  six  years  ago  when  they  moved  to  Yakima,  WA.  After 
Mr.  Bemdt 's  death,  Mrs.  Bemdt  made  her  home  with  her  daughter  in  California.   She  was 
sixty-three  years  old  at  death. 

A  son  and  a  daughter,  who  live  on  the  coast,  Wn.  Popp  of  this  city,  a  brother;  another 
brother,  Frank,  of  Great  Bend;  Mrs.  Swanson,  a  sister  living  in  Yakima,  WA.,  and  Charles 
Popp,  a  brother  living  in  Wahpeton,  are  the  surviving  relatives  of  the  deceased. 

Owing  to  the  distance  and  other  conditions  it  was  Impossible  for  the  North  Dakota  rel- 
atives to  attend  the  funeral.   A  great  many  friends  and  relatives  of  this  highly  esteemed 
lady,  live  in  this  and  the  Great  Bend  communities,  and  it  is  with  the  deepest  sorrow  that 

this  sad  news  is  received.     ^^^^^^^^^^  -^.    nmoc 

**********  September  17,  1925 

D.  H.  MARVIN  DIED  SEPT.  17 
Mr.  Marvin  Was  An  Early  Settler  of  This  Vicinity 
Daniel  Henry  Marvin  was  bom  on  Dec.  26th,  1852,  at  Albany,  NY.,  where  he  grew  to  young 
manhood,  receiving  a  common  school  education.   He  came  west  while  still  a  young  man,  locat- 
ing in  Iowa,  where  he  worked  at  the  lumber  business  for  many  years.   In  188A  he  was  married 
to  Mrs.  Caroline  Seuser  Sherman  who  survives  him.   The  family  came  to  this  vicinity  in  1903 

72, 


and  for  some  time  deceased  was  employed  as  mall  carrier  on  the  old  stage  line  from  Hank- 
inson  to  Slsseton.  He  left  the  mall  service  in  1907  and  settled  on  a  farm  in  Elma  Township 
six  miles  east  of  Hanklnson,  where  he  resided  up  to  the  time  of  his  death  on  Sept.  17th, 
1925,  after  an  Illness  of  a  few  days.  He  had  been  in  failing  health  for  the  past  two  years 
however. 

Besides  the  stricken  widow  he  is  survived  by  five  children,  all  of  whom  were  at  home 
during  his  last  illness;  Charles  P.,  Samuel  B.,  Fred  A.,  Lawrence  E.  and  Mrs.  Gertrude 
Meyer.   One  daughter,  Leona,  is  dead.  He  also  was  the  stepfather  to  Leroy  Sherman,  (dec- 
eased) and  Ernest  H.  Sherman.  There  are  six  grandchildren;  Ruby  Sherman,  Roberta  Marvin, 
Dorothy  Marvin,  Chene  Marvin,  Lucille  Meyer  and  Germaine  Meyer. 

Deceased  was  an  upright,  God  fearing  man,  of  sterling  honesty  and  worth.  He  was  a 
devoted  husband,  an  Indulgent  father  and  a  kindly  neighbor.  A  devout  member  of  the  Con- 
gregational Church,  he  lived  a  life  consistent  with  his  faith  and  was  a  true  Christian. 
The  sympathy  of  the  entire  community  goes  out  to  the  bereaved   ones  in  their  great  loss. 

Funeral  services  were  held  Saturday  afternoon  at  the  family  home  in  Waldo,  Rev.  B. 
K.  Asper  of  Greendale  Bethany  Church  conducting  the  services.  Scores  of  old  neighbors 
and  friends  were  present  to  pay  final  tribute  to  one  who  was  beloved  by  all.   Interment 

was  made  in  Hillside  Cemetery. 

**********  September  24,  1925 

GREAT  BEND  -  BRANDENBURG. ..  .Ferdinand  Hlngst  died  at  the  Wahpeton  Hospital  on  Wed- 
nesday morning,  where  he  had  submitted  to  an  emergency  surgical  operation.   Although  he 
had^not  been  in  the  best  of  health  his  death  was  unexpected.  Funeral  services  were  held 
on  Friday  at  2  o'clock  from  the  German  Lutheran  Church  at  Great  Bend,  the  Rev.  L.  Hinck 
officiating,  and  was  largely  attended.  Mr.  Hlngst  was  51  years  old.  He  was  bom  in  Wisc- 
onsin on  Jan.  12th,  1874,  coming  to  North  Dakota  with  his  father  when  a  lad. 

He  was  married  in  1896  to  Miss  Ida  Ziegleman,  who  survives  him,  two  daughters.  Bertha 
and  Frelda  and  a  son  Ewald.  Also  his  aged  father,  Edward  Hlngst  of  Great  Bend,  and  a  bro- 
ther, Albert  Hlngst,  of  Summit  Township. 

**********  September  24,  1925 

Herman  Schmeidlng  received  the  sad  news  Sunday  that  his  stepfather  had  died.   He 
departed  for  his  home  near  Seward,  NB.,  that  same  evening. 

**********  September  24,  1925 

DOUBLE  KILLING  at  CAYUGA 
Wife  Died  of  Poison  in  N.  D.  Mystery 
ROBERT  PATZKOWSKI  AND  MATE  VICTIMS  OF  DOUBLE  TRAGEDY  NEAR  CAYUGA 
Robert  Patzkowski,  34,  a  farmer  living  about  10  miles  south  of  Cayuga,  is  dead  from 
a  shotgun  wound,  and  his  wife,  34,  also  is  dead,  apparently  poisoned,  as  a  result  of  a 
double  tragedy  early  Saturday  morning  which  is  being  investigated  by  Sargent  County  auth- 
orities. 

Returning  from  a  dance  about  2:30  AM.,  a  man  named  Woldera,  brother  of  the  dead  woman, 

73. 


found  Mrs.  Patzkowskl  lying  in  the  front  doorway  of  her  farm  home,  still  breathing  but 
dying.   Before  he  could  summon  help,  she  had  expired  without  being  able  to  say  a  word 
that  might  have  explained  the  tragedy. 

Patzkowskl  was  found  lying  dead  upon  his  bed,  his  chest  pierced  by  a  shotgun  wotmd. 
Still  asleep  in  his  crib  In  the  same  bedroom  was  his  2  year  old  son.  Two  small  daughters 
of  the  couple,  ages  7  and  8,  were  found  still  asleep  In  an  adjoining  bedroom.  They  could 
not  recall  any  sounds  or  disturbance. 

A  hired  man,  who  slept  In  the  bam,  said  he  knew  nothing  of  the  tragedy.  Sheriff  Olaf 
Enger,  and  Dr.  R.  W.  Allen,  of  Forman,  who  were  called  to  the  farm  early  today,  found  a 
12  guage  repeating  shotgun  tucked  away  in  a  cubby  hole  in  the  attic  and  also  found  an  empty 
shell  hidden  and  outside  the  gun.   It  appeared  to  have  been  newly  exploded,  they  stated. 

Nearby,  tucked  away,  they  found  about  $100  in  bills.  Further  search  revealed  a  two 
ounce  bottle,  about  two-thirds  full  of  a  milky  preparation,  standing  on  a  dresser  in  the 
bedroom  of  the  dead  man.  Authorities  hold  the  theory  Mrs.  Patzowskl  died  of  poisoning. 
They  will  have  the  milky  preparation  and  contents  of  the  dead  woman's  stomach  analyzed. 

Authorities  have  obtained  information  to  the  effect  that  Mrs.  Patzkowskl  had  been  ill 
and  had  appeared  nervous  and  mentally  upset  at  all  times.  A  coroner's  verdict  will  be 
deferred  pending  reports  on  the  stomach  examination. 

A  brother  of  the  dead  man  was  in  Hanklnson  Sunday  morning.  He  was  on  his  way  to  the 
scene  of  the  tragedy.  He  could  give  no  reason  for  the  double  murder,  stating  that  so  far 
as  he  knew,  the  husband  and  wife  were  living  together  amicably. 

**********  October  I,  1925 

PASSING  OF  OLD  RESIDENT 
John  Q.  Burbank,  Settler  of  1870,  Dead 
THROUGH  HIS  YEARS  OF  PUBLIC  SERVICE  WAS  WELL  KNOWN  IN  COUNTY 

John  Quincy  Burbank,  77  years  old,  Richland  County  Surveyor,  and  one  of  the  first 
settlers  in  the  Red  River  Valley,  died  in  Minneapolis  on  Wednesday  evening,  following  a 
minor  operation  upon  his  face  at  the  Univ.  of  Minn.  Hospital. 

Mr.  Burbank  had  been  in  ill  health  for  some  time.  He  suffered  from  asthma  and  had 
been  lame  the  last  few  years  as  the  result  of  a  fall. 

John  Quincy  Burbank  came  west  in  1870  and  was  a  member  of  the  first  surveying  party 
to  run  a  line  through  this  part  of  North  Dakota.  He  was  Sheriff  of  Richland  County  in 
187A,  (the  first  one)  and  was  the  first  Treasurer  of  the  county.  He  was  elected  Judge  of 
Probate  in  1875.   Later  he  was  in  charge  of  surveying  work  in  southern  Richland  County. 
He  was  assistant  clerk  of  the  lower  house  of  the  state  legislature  in  1874  and  was  repre- 
sentative in  1877-78. 

For  the  last  thirty-three  years,  with  the  exception  of  two  terms,  he  has  been  surveyor 
of  Richland  County  and  held  that  office  at  the  time  of  his  death. 

Mr.  Burbank  grew  the  first  potatoes  planted  at  Fort  Abercrombie,  carrying  the  seed 
from  Yankton,  his  surveying  headquarters.   He  was  called  to  Chicago  by  Jay  Cooke  and  other 

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builders  of  the  Northern  Pacific  Railroad  for  a  conference  on  the  agricultural  possib- 
ilities of  this  state,  and  is  considered  largely  responsible  for  the  building  of  that 
road  through  this  section.  Mr.  Burbank  at  that  time  had  the  best  knowledge  of  the  south- 
em  part  of  the  Dakota  Territory  of  any  man,  having  traveled  over  most  of  it  on  horseback 
and  afoot. 

Surviving  ^^Tll  are  Mrs.  Burbank,  his  wife,  and  a  brother,  Brainerd  Burbank  of  Bethel, 
Maine.  **********  October  1,  1925 

ERIE  YOUTH  SHOT 

Albert  Mosher,  lA,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  A.  A.  Mosher,  of  Erie,  ND.,  died  in  an  auto- 
mobile en  route  to  St.  John's  Hospital,  Fargo,  shortly  after  9:30  PM.,  Friday  from  vounds 
received  vhen  his  playmate,  Donald  Penfield,  accidentally  discharged  a  rifle  with  which 
they  were  playing. 

The  accident  occurred  late  Friday  afternoon  at  Erie.  The  youth  was  immediately  placed 
in  an  automobile  and  a  race  with  death  began.   He  died  when  the  machine  was  a  few  miles 
from  the  outskirts  of  the  city. 

Dr.  W.  G.  Brown  was  called  and  examined  the  body.  He  found  the  bullet  had  lodged 
near  the  base  of  the  skull. 

Meager  details  were  to  the  effect  that  Alfred  and  a  group  of  Erie  youths  were  playing 
in  the  front  yard  of  the  Mosher  home.  It  is  believed  they  jxist  returned  from  a  hunting 
trip  when  the  accident  occurred. 

The  body  was  returned  to  Erie  for  burial. 

_  **********  October  1,  1925 

ELLIOTT  BOY  DIES  FROM  BROKEN  BACK. 

Fred  Llbsock,  18  year  old  Elliott  farm  youth,  died  at  the  Lisbon  Hospital  Monday 
morning  at  7  AM  from  injuries  he  received  Sunday  morning  in  an  automobile  accident. 

While  driving  a  Ford,  taking  a  hired  man  from  his  parent's  home,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Conrad 
Llbsock,  to  the  home  of  his  brother-in-law  a  short  distance  away,  where  they  were  to 
thresh,  the  car  upset  and  the  young  man  was  caught  beneath  and  suffered  a  broken  back.  He 
was  at  once  rushed  to  the  hospital  at  Lisbon  where  he  died  on  Monday. 

It  is  said  that  the  Ford  had  a  faulty  steering  wheel  and  when  the  driver  struck  a 
rough  spot  in  the  road,  he  lost  control,  the  car  upsetting. 

**********  October  1,  1925 

P.  A.  Jensen  motored  to  Browns  Valley,  MN.,  Sunday,  in  response  to  a  message  announc- 
ing the  death  of  his  brother's  little  daughter.   He  returned  Sunday  evening,  and  left 
again  Tuesday  for  Browns  Valley,  to  attend  the  funeral,  returning  the  same  day. 

**********  October  1,  1925 

CHILD  BURNED  to  DEATH  IN  SELFRIDGE,  ND.,  FIRE 
Selfrldge,  ND.,  Ott.  6th.... The  9  months  old  child  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Lester  Lund  was 
burned  to  death  by  fire  which  broke  out  in  the  Ltind  home  last  night  when  the  parents 

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were  away.  Two  other  children  and  part  of  the  house  were  saved  by  neighbors, 

**********  October  8,  1925 

BOTH  DIE  WITHIN  WEEK 
C.  G.  Klenzing  and  Wife  Die  Within  Week 
Charles  G.  Klenzing  and  his  wife,  former  residents  of  Wyndmere,  died  within  a  week 
of  each  other  as  they  were  on  a  motor  trip  from  their  home  in  Fort  Myers,  FL.,  to  Vyad- 
mere,  a  letter  from  their  daughter,  Arline,  to  F.  B.  Schneller,  announced  this  week. 

Mr.  Klenzing,  ten  years  ago,  was  owner  and  publisher  of  the  Wyndmere  Pioneer.  He 
moved  from  that  city  to  California  and  later  to  Fort  Myers,  where  successful  business 
ventures  netted  him  wealth. 

Miss  Klenzing  In  her  letter  to  Mr.  Schneller,  said  that  Mrs.  Klenzing  was  taken  111 
at  Franklin,  FY.,  on  their  trip  to  Wyndmere  and  died  there.   Mr.  Klenzing  also  was  taken 
111  at  Franklin  and  returned  to  Fort  Myers  where  he  died  a  few  days  later  in  a  hospital. 
The  Klenzings  still  have  property  interests  at  Wyndmere.  Many  old  friends  here  will 
learn  with  regret  of  their  passing.  Miss  Arline 's  letter  gave  no  details. 

**********  October  8,  1925 

Lyle  Evenson,  eight  year  old  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ole  Evenson,  of  this  vicinity,  died 

last  Friday  morning  of  Cerebis  Spinal-Mlningitis,  after  an  Illness  of  several  days.  The 

little  boy  was  taken  ill  Wednesday  evening,  and  a  physician  was  called  immediately  but 

there  was  nothing  that  could  save  his  life.  The  parents  have  the  sincere  sympathy  of  the 

community  in  their  loss, 

**********  October  8,  1925 

NEW  EFFINGTON. . . .Miss  Mable  Jensen  came  home  Monday  evening  to  attend  the  funeral  of 
her  little  niece,  Marcella  Jensen,  at  Browns  Valley  on  Tuesday. 

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Slvert,  the  three  year  old  son  of  Mrs.  Charles  Dahl,  died  last  Thursday  evening,  the 
cause  of  death  being  summer  complaint.  The  funeral  was  held  at  the  Nidaros  Church  last 
Sunday  afternoon  and  the  remains  interred  in  the  cemetery  adjoining  the  church.  Rev.  0. 
0.  Hafstad  conducted  the  services. 

**********  October  8,  1925 

COMMITS  SUICIDE  AT  OAKES 
Oakes  Jeweler  Took  His  Own  Life  Late  Monday  Afternoon 
Andy  Anderson,  jeweler,  of  Oakes,  AG  years  old,  committed  suicide  Monday  afternoon 
about  4  PM  by  shooting  himself  through  the  head  with  a  32  calibre  revolver,  killing  him- 
self instantly.   The  rash  act  was  committed  in  his  room  over  the  tailor  shop  and  when 
discovered  he  had  been  dead  for  some  time.   Blood  trickling  from  the  ceiling  into  the 
tailor  shop  below,  led  to  the  finding  of  the  body. 

He  left  a  letter  addressed  to  Mr.  Hemmingway,  one  of  his  closest  friends,  stating 
that  he  wished  his  property  to  go  to  his  two  sisters,  but  gave  no  reason  for  his  rash  act. 
Deceased  came  to  Oakes  in  1909  from  Black  River  Falls,  Wl.,  and  bought  out  the  Jeweler 

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Mr.  Moe,  and  was  still  In  the  jewelry  business  occupying  a  space  In  the  Rexall  Drug  Store. 
He  was  enjoying  a  good  trade  and  was  in  sound  financial  condition.   He  was  a  single  man, 
his  wife  dying  about  twelve  years  ago,  and  he  never  remarried. 

**********  October  15,  1925 

FOUKD  DEAD  BESIDE  TRACKS 
Man  Killed  on  the  Fargo  &  Southwestern 

The  morning  passenger  from  Edgeley  to  Fargo  brought  word  last  Saturday  morning  that 
a  T"a"  was  lying  dead  by  the  track  about  half  way  between  Englevale  and  Varona.  This  train 
reaches  Lisbon  about  8:15  AM.   The  Coroner,  Dr.  H.  Blakke,  Sheriff  T.  E.  Conklin  and  Dewey 
Challey  at  once  drove  by  auto  to  the  scene,  and  found  the  body  by  the  side  of  the  railroad 
track  near  where  it  crosses  Bear  Creek.   The  body  was  in  a  shockingly  mangled  condition, 
both  arms  broken,  clothes  nearly  all  torn  off,  and  countless  bruises  all  over  the  face  and 
body  and  a  deep  gash  in  the  middle  of  one  side.   The  last  was  probably  sufficient  to  have 
caused  Instantaneous  death. 

The  remains  were  brought  to  Lisbon  and  placed  in  Challey 's  undertaking  rooms.  The  man 
was  soon  identified  as  John  Leo  Boyle  of  Prentice,  WI.  He  was  in  the  habit  of  coming  to 
North  Dakota  every  fall  to  work  as  a  threshing  hand,  and  had  been  employed  for  a  month  or 
more  on  Varl  Relchert's  rig.  A  brother,  Frank  Boyle,  accompanied  him  here,  but  worked  on 
another  rig.  The  brother,  however,  was  speedily  located  and  verified  the  identification. 

The  deceased  was  last  seen  alive  Friday  evening  about  supper  time.  He  was  at  Engle- 
vale with  other  threshers ...  the  party  using  the  automobile  of  their  boss  to  make  a  trip 
into  town,  but  on  the  return  to  the  rig,  Boyle  wanted  the  others  to  go  with  him  to  Vernon. 
They  refused  and  he  got  out  of  the  car,  and  started  off  on  the  track.  He  was  not  seen 
alive  again.   It  is  believed  that  he  was  struck  by  the  evening  passenger  train  which  pull- 
ed through  that  section  of  the  line  about  9  PM,  or  by  a  freight  train,  which  was  known  to 
have  gone  through  between  eight  and  nine  o'clock.   Trains  usually  run  at  a  good  speed 
through  this  section  and  the  sadly  mangled  condition  of  the  body  told  the  story  of  the 
man's  death  as  plain  as  a  printed  page.   The  train-men  however,  disclaimed  all  knowledge 
of  the  casualty. 

The  deceased  had  only  a  few  cents  in  money  on  his  person,  but  it  was  known  that  the 
two  Boyles  had  sent  a  goodly  sum  of  money  Friday  to  their  mother  at  Prentice,  WI.  The 
coroner,  in  his  official  record  of  the  casualty  was  only  able  to  state  in  connection  with 
the  other  data;  "Struck  by  some  train." 

The  remains  were  embalmed  and  sultabley  clothed  at  the  undertaker's  and  Monday  night 
were  shipped  to  the  bereaved  mother  in  Wisconsin. .  .there  to  be  interred. 

John  Leo  Boyle  was  bom  on  Oct.  28th,  1898,  and  at  the  time  of  his  death  was  28  years, 
11  months  and  3  days  old.  A  number  of  Lisbon  people  have  said  that  they  were  acquainted 
with  the  deceased,  as  he  had  often  come  to  this  city.  His  death  was  certainly  a  sad  occur- 
rence .      . . .LISBON  FREE  PRESS .... 

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DIES  of  SPINAL  MENINGITIS 
Little  Boy  Succumbs  to  Dread  Disease 

Lyle,  the  8  year  old  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ole  Evenson,  died  Friday  after  a  very  brief 
Illness  of  spinal  meningitis.  The  little  chap  was  taken  sick  In  school  on  Tuesday  fore- 
noon and  vent  to  the  Helmer  Peterson  home  only  a  short  distance  from  the  school  at  about 
11  o'clock.  He  complained  of  a  headache,  and  appeared  to  be  suffering  from  a  mild  attack 
of  the  flu.  He  declined  dinner,  and  after  a  bit  went  to  sleep  on  a  couch  near  the  stove. 
When  he  awoke  he  was  very  much  worse,  and  his  folks  were  notified.  They  came  over  after 
him  In  a  car  but  the  little  chap  was  unconscious  when  they  arrived  and  never  spoke  again. 
Medical  aid  was  summoned  from  Wheaton,  New  Efflngton  and  Hanklnson  and  Mrs.  J.  E.  Paulson 
responded  to  a  call  for  aid  In  nursing.   But  all  efforts  for  his  relief  were  without  avll. 

He  was  a  bright  active  lad,  and  a  very  good  student  In  school.  On  Monday  preceding 
his  fatal  Illness  he  fell  down  coming  from  school,  a  piece  of  com  stalk  peneteratlng  one 
of  the  nasal  passages  quite  a  distance.  Following  this  accident  he  had  a  violent  hemmor- 
age,  and  It  Is  considered  possible  that  this  might  have  had  something  to  do  with  starting 
the  deadly  malady  of  which  he  died. 

The  funeral  was  held  Sunday  from  the  home.  Rev.  Haugen,  a  Pentecostal  minister  from 
Reynolds,  conducting  the  services  and  Interment  made  In  the  neighboring  cemetery  of  that 
denomination.  **********  October  15.  1925 

STONE  WANTED  FOR  MURDER 
Offers  $250  Reward  for  Murderer 
_    Sioux  City  Police  After  Clyde  Stone,  Was  in  Hanklnson  This  Summer 

Chief  of  Police  J.  J.  Peltz  received  an  announcement  this  week  from  the  Sioux  City 
Police  concerning  Clyde  Stone,  alias  "Blackle  Owl  Head"  who  is  wanted  in  that  city  for  the 
murder  of  Clyde  Nyqulst  on  Sunday  night  Sept.  27th.   Blackle  was  wearing  faded  khaki  pants 
bltie  or  brown  shirt  and  driving  a  Ford  touring  car.  He  was  a  hobo  gambler  and  may  be  founc 
in  company  with  Elmer  Tennant,  alias  "Smiley,"  another  gambler. 

Mr.  Peltz  has  the  photographs  of  both  men  and  their  finger  prints,  and  from  the  photo- 
graphs he  was  able  to  recognise  both  men.  They  were  in  Hanklnson  this  summer.  Stone  as  an 
I.  W.  W.  Organizer.  For  several  years  both  men  have  been  coming  to  Hanklnson  during  the 
summer  and  are  known  to  a  great  many  people  here.  Last  summer,  1924,  they  were  not  in 
Hanklnson  but  this  year  were  here  for  several  weeks. 

**********  October  15,  1925 

The  Richland  County  Commissioners  attended  the  funeral  of  P.  E.  Truax  at  Breckenridge, 
MN,,  on  October  8th.  Mr.  Truax  was  an  early  settler  in  Wilkin  County,  and  was  County  Aud- 
itor of  that  county  at  the  time  of  his  death.  A  sister,  Mrs.  J.  L.  Mathews  of  Wahpeton 
was  formerly  a  resident  of  this  city. 

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Last  Saturday  afternoon  the  county  board  of  Richland  County  attended  the  funeral  of 


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Mrs.  Theodore  Larson,  wife  of  Theo.  Larson,  a  member  of  the  board,  living  near  Dwlght. 
Mrs.  Larson  was  56  years  old  at  the  time  of  her  death.  The  cause  of  her  death  was  heart 
affliction.  *********  *  October  15,  1925 

NEW  EFFIMGTON  RECORD ...  .Mrs .  Fred  Flat  and  children  came  down  from  Canada  to  attend 
the  funeral  of  her  little  brother,  Lyle  Evenson,  last  Sunday. 

**********  October  15,  1925 

MRS.  GEO.  FOWLDS  DIES 

Mrs.  George  Fowlds  died  Tuesday  evening,  October  20th,  at  the  R.  T.  Brltton  farm 
home  In  Greendale  Township,  ofter  an  Illness,  of  extended  duration.   The  cause  of  her 
death  was  cancer.  The  funeral  will  be  held  Friday  morning  at  9  o'clock  at  the  Brltton 
home  and  the  remains  will  be  taken  to  the  former  home  of  Mrs.  Fowlds  at  Grove  Lake,  MN., 
for  burial.  The  funeral  cortege  will  motor  to  Grove  Lake. 

Mrs.  Gowlds  has  lived  In  this  community  for  a  great  many  years;  In  fact  she  was  one 
of  the  early  settlers.  The  family  lived  In  Hanklnson  for  several  years.  For  ten  years 
they  lived  on  the  Paul  Klnn  farm  southwest  of  this  city  and  the  past  two  years  have  been 
living  on  the  R.  T.  Brltton  place. 

The  husband  and  one  son,  are  the  surviving  relatives.  The  NEWS  joins  with  the  friends 
of  the  sorrowing  relatives  in  expressing  sincere  sympathy. 

**********  October  22,  1925 

AGED  PIONEER  DIES 
Stricken  with  Paralysis  On  Wednesday,  Oct.  14. 
~  FUNERAL  WILL  BE  HELD  SATDRDAY,  FROM  LUTHERAN  CHURCH 

Herman  Tlegs,  one  of  our  early  settlers  and  a  resident  of  this  city  for  eighteen  years : 
died  at  his  home  on  Wednesday,  Oct.  21st.   A  week  ago  Wednesday,  Mr.  Tlegs  was  striken  wltl 
em  attack  of  paralysis  which  affected  his  left  side.  Medical  attention  was  summoned  and 
every  care  was  given  him,  but  owing  to  advanced  age  and  the  seriousness  of  the  attack,  no 
hopes  were  held  for  his  recovery.  He  passed  away  Wednesday  at  1:30  PM  at  the  age  of  82 
years . 

The  funeral  will  be  held  at  the  German  Lutheran  Church  in  Hanklnson,  Saturday  aftemooi 
at  1  o'clock.  Rev.  Klausler  conducting  the  services.  Interment  will  be  made  in  the  Belforc 
Township  Cemetery. 

Herman  Tlegs,  was  bom  in  Zapplin,  Grleffenberg,  Germany,  on  January  26,  1843.  Fifty- 
seven  years  ago  he  emmigrated  to  the  United  States.  For  forty  five  years  he  has  lived  In 
Richland  County.  Eighteen  years  ago  he  moved  with  Mrs.  Tlegs,  to  Hanklnson  and  they  have 
made  this  city  their  home  since.  Forty  five  years  ago  this  community  was  a  wilderness,  anc 
Mr.  Tlegs  was  one  of  that  hardy  band  of  early  settlers  who  helped  carve  an  empire  from  the 
country  called  the  "Great  American  Desert."  Those  of  us  who  remember  the  trials  and  hard- 
ships incident  to  pioneer  days  will  realize  the  worth  of  the  achievement  of  these  early 
settlers.  And  each  of  them  have  earned  the  respect  and  admiration  of  the  world  for  their 
perserverance  and  honest  endeavors. 

They  are  deserving  of  honor  and  praise... and  to  the  deceased,  as  one  of  this  valiant 

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band,  voefully  thinned  to  number  at  this  late  day  by  death,  a  full  measure  of  this  praise 
Is  due. 

He  was  married  in  1868  to  Johanna  Bross.   Six  children  were  to  this  union,  five  of  thejr 
living  at  present;  Frank  and  Robert  of  Belford  Township;  Mrs.  Charles  Bellln  of  Belford; 
Herman  of  Dickey  County,  ND.,;  and  Mathilda  of  Albany,  OR. 

The  community  unite  In  words  of  sympathy  to  the  sorrowing  relatives. 

**********  October  22,  1925 

OBITDARY 

The  fimeral  of  Nels  N.  Rommereim  was  held  at  Roslyn  last  Thursday.  He  was  bom  in 
Norway  on  January  11th,  1848,  and  came  to  America  In  1870.  At  Decorah,  lA. ,  he  married 
Karl  Halvorson,  April  28,  1878.   To  this  union  were  bom  five  children. .  .Adolph  and  Nels 
of  Roslyn,  Mrs.  Sena  Brown  of  Bradley,  Henry  of  Perley,  MN. ,  Albert  of  Wahpeton,  ND.,  and 
Fred  Rommereim,  who  died  in  the  service  during  the  great  war. 

Having  farmed  at  Beresford,  SD.,  twenty  five  years,  and  In  North  Dakota  eleven  years, 
Rommereim  moved  to  Roslyn,  where  he  resided  until  his  death. 

The  last  years  he  was  sickly  and  quite  deaf.   Still,  he  was  cheerful  and  full  of  hppe. 
His  faith  in  that  there  was  room  in  his  Father's  Mansion  for  Christ's  sake  was  never  shakei  • 

Mr.  Rommereim  was  the  last  of  his  family  of  brothers  and  sisters,  being  preceeded  to  tl 
great  beyond  by 

Our  sincere  sympathy  is  extended  to  his  widow  and  children.  May  God  bless  you  and  keei 

you  till  we  meet  again.    ....contributed 

**********  October  22,  1925 

KILLED  AT  CROSSING 
Inga  Trom  Instantly  Killed  When  Struck  by  Engine 
GIRL  CARRIED  1,000  FEET  IN  CAR  AND  EXCAPES  WITHOUT  A  SCRATCH 

Miss  Inga  Trom,  23  year  old  Davenport  girl  was  Instantly  killed,  and  her  13  year  old 
sister  escaped  with  slight  bruises,  when  the  automobile  they  were  driving  was  completely 
wrecked  at  7  o'clock  Sunday  morning  when  it  was  struck  by  a  Great  Northern  engine  on  a 
Davenport  street  crossing. 

The  train  which  struck  the  Trom  auto  was  made  up  of  two  lone  engines  being  rxm  to  Wah- 
peton from  Casselton. 

Miss  Trom  was  on  her  way  from  home,  one  quarter  of  a  mile  east  of  Davenport  to  the 
Floyd  Plath  farm,  about  four  miles  west  of  Davenport  when  the  accident  occured.   The  train 
was  coming  from  the  northwest  and  the  girl  was  driving  west. 

A  farmyard  is  near  the  crossing  and  a  grove  of  trees  makes  it  hard  to  see  approaching 
trains.  This,  in  addition  to  the  fact  that  the  car  was  enclosed  by  side  curtains,  is 
thought  to  have  been  responsible  for  the  accident. 

It  is  thought  that  the  girl  who  was  killed  may  have  made  an  attempt  to  leap  from  the 
car  as  her  body  was  found  underneath  the  train  when  it  stopped.  Both  engineer  and  fireman 
declared  they  did  not  see  the  automobile  until  after  the  crash.  The  auto  was  dragged 
about  1,000  feet.   Irene  was  still  sitting  in  the  front  seat  of  the  wrecked  automobile, 

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tmhurt,  when  the  train  was  stopped. 

**********  October  22,  1925 

The  remains  of  Fred  Kanke  of  Wyoming  is  expected  to  arrive  in  Eanklnson  today  for 
burial.  Mrs.  Theo.  Steinwehr  is  a  sister  of  the  deceased  and  in  an  interview  by  the 
NEWS  reporter  ve  learned  that  the  family  here  are  not  Informed  as  to  the  cause  of  his 
death  and  other  particulars. 

The  funeral  will  be  held  here.   The  deceased  has  a  brother,  Herman  Kaake,  living  at 
Wahpeton,  and  another  brother,  Albert  Kamke,  arrived  Tuesday  evening  from  his  home  in 
Elroy,  WI.  Fred  Kamke  was  not  married. 

*****  *****  October  22,  1925 

NEW  EFFIHGTON..  ..Mr.  and  Mrs.  Martin  Quaal  and  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Moen  returned  Satur- 
day from  Appleton,  MN.,  where  they  attended  the  funeral  of  Mr.  Iver  Eafstad,  a  cousin  of 
Martin  Quaal  and  Mrs.  Moen,  who  died  very  suddenly  Monday  night  of  last  week.  The  decea- 
sed is  a  father  of  Mr.  John  Hastad,  whose  wife  was  recently  killed  in  an  automobile  acc- 
ident. **********  October  22,  1925 

FAIBMODNT....Mr.  and  Mrs.  0.  J.  Everson  received  word  last  week  that  Mrs.  Emma  B. 
Haire  of  St.  Paul,  a  sister  of  Mrs.  Everson's,  had  died  at  that  city  on  October  7th.  She 
was  57  years  old.  Burial  was  at  Olivia,  MN. 

**********  October  22,  1925 

Miss  Ruth  Melby  returned  with  the  Elmer  Melby  family  from  Milnor  last  Monday,  where 
they  had  been  attending  their  grandfather's  funeral.  Miss  Melby  will  remain  in  Hankinson 
for  several  months,  being  employed  in  the  Farmers  &  Merchants  Bank. 

**********  October  22,  1925 

W.  C.  FORMAN  DIES 
Aged  Pioneer  Died  After  Brief  ILlness 
WAS  86  YRS.  OF  AGE  AT  DEATH.   FUNERAL  WAS  HELD  WEDNESDAY 

William  C.  Forman,  Sr. ,  a  resident  of  North  Dakota  for  42  years  and  of  Hankinson  for 
the  past  15  years,  died  at  the  home  of  his  son  in  Hankinson  on  Monday  morning,  October  26t' 
at  9:30  after  an  illness  of  about  two  months.  Diabetes,  following  a  general  breakdown  owi; 
to  his  advanced  age,  was  the  cause  of  death.  His  health  was  excellent,  remarkably  so  in 
fact  for  a  man  of  his  years,  up  to  two  months  ago  when  a  physical  collapse  occurred. 

He  made  a  determined  fight  to  regain  his  former  vigor  but  his  86  years  took  their  toll 
and  he  again  took  to  his  bed  Sunday  of  this  week  and  passed  peacefully  away  the  following 
morning. 

Funeral  services  were  held  at  the  family  home  in  Hankinson  on  Wednesday  morning  at 
10:30  with  Rev.  Carr  in  charge.   The  remains  were  then  taken  to  the  old  home  at  Forman, 
Sargent  County,  where  seirvices  were  held  in  the  Congregatlnal  Church  and  Interment  made 
in  the  family  lot  beside  his  wife  who  died  in  Hankinson  23  years  ago. 

Deceased  is  survived  by  two  children,  W.  C.  Forman,  Jr.,  of  Hankinson  and  Mrs.  R.  B. 

Lowry  of  Baker,  MT.  Mrs.  Lovry  arrived  Tuesday  night  for  the  funeral. 

81. 


OBITUARY 

William  Chandler  Forman  was  born  at  Burlington  Beach,  Ontario,  Canada,  on  Jxilj  29, 
1839,  being  the  youngest  son  In  a  family  of  12  children  of  vhom  James  Forman  and  Annie 
S.  Forman  were  the  parents.  The  original  Forman  settlement  In  America  was  In  1640  on 
Long  Island,  NY.,  but  the  grandfather  of  the  subject  of  this  sicetch  remained  loyal  to 
England  In  the  Revolutionary  War  and  removed  to  Ontario  where  he  was  an  officer  In  the 
Canadian  troops  that  fought  on  the  side  of  Ring  George.  Thus  It  came  about  that  the  For- 
man family,  while  among  the  earliest  settlers  In  this  country,  became  Canadian  subjects. 

Deceased  grew  to  young  manhood  In  Ontario  receiving  a  common  school  education,  and 
when  about  20  years  old  Joined  his  brother  James  In  a  pilgrimage  to  the  California  gold 
fields  then  in  the  heyday  of  their  glory.  At  that  time  there  was  no  railroad  across  the 
continent  and  the  brothers  made  the  trip  by  boat  to  Panama,  by  train  across  the  Istlmus, 
then  by  boat  to  San  Francisco.  William  Forman  remained  on  the  Pacific  coast  for  11  years j 
meeting  with  many  stirring  adventures .   The  brothers  -went  a  thousand  miles  up  the  Frasler 
River  in  a  small  boat  in  quest  of  gold  and  lost  their  entire  belongings  when  their  boat  cap 
sized  in  the  rapids.  Only  by  reason  of  the  fact  that  both  were  expert  swimmers  were  they 
able  to  escape  alive.  Returning  eastward  in  1870,  rich  in  experience  If  not  in  worldly 
goods,  William  met  and  won  as  a  bride  Miss  Debbie  Hurly,  the  marriage  taking  place  on 
March  31st,  1871,  at  St.  Joseph,  MI.  His  brother  James  had  returned  a  couple  of  years 
earlier  and  married  Miss  Mary  Hurly,  a  sister  of  William's  bride.  After  residing  at  St. 
Joseph  for  a  couple  of  years  the  young  couple  removed  to  Lake  County,  MI.,  in  the  thick 
of  the  Michigan  pineries,  where  they  remained  for  the  next  decade. 

In  1883  Wm.  Forman  was  a  member  of  a  good  sized  colony  that  left  that  region  and  came 
to  Dakota  Territory.  An  older  brother,  C.  H.  Forman,  headed  the  party  and  they  settled 
in  what  is  now  Sargent  County,  establishing  the  town  of  Forman.  Mrs.  Forman  and  their 
only  son  arrived  the  following  spring  (1884)  and  the  small  cottage  built  in  '83,  which 
was  the  family  home  for  many  years,  was  the  first  building  in  the  village  and  is  still 
standing.  Mr.  Forman  took  an  active  part  in  the  early  history  of  Sargent  County,  Includ- 
ing one  of  the  most  celebrated  county  seat  contests  in  the  history  of  Dakota  Territory 
which  finally  resulted  in  the  county  seat  being  permanently  located  at  Forman. 

Politically  he  was  an  ardent  democrat  and  held  many  official  positions  In  the  party 
organization  at  various  times.   During  the  second  Cleveland  administration  he  served  as 
postmaster  at  Forman  and  for  many  years  was  deputy  clerk  of  court  of  Sargent  county.   Sev- 
eral times  he  ran  for  public  office  in  Sargent  county,  invariably  running  well  ahead  of  hit 
ticket,  but  democratic  nominations  were  accepted  with  a  full  knowledge  that  there  was  absot 
utely  no  chance  of  election.  His  wife  died  in  1902  and  the  young  daughter  (Clara)  came  to 
Hankinson  to  make  her  home  with  her  only  brother.   But  it  was  not  until  many  years  later 
that  Mr.  Forman  could  be  Induced  to  leave  Sargent  county  and  make  his  home  with  his  son 
here. 

During  the  years  he  has  resided  in  Hankinson  he  became  known  to  practically  everyone 
In  the  community  and  leaves  many  friends  here  who  regret  his  passing, 

**********  October  29,  1925 

82. 


BOY  SHOT  WITH  RIFLE 
Edward  Dietz,  12  Tear  Old  Boy  of  Wahpeton  Killed  by  Rifle  Bullet 

Eugene  Dietz,  who  had  just  passed  his  twelfth  birthday  this  month,  the  only  son  of 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  J.  P.  Dietz  of  Wahpeton,  met  almost  instant  death  about  A:30  PM  Sunday  after- 
noon, October  25th,  when  a  22  calibre  rifle  bullet  entered  his  abdomen  and  sped  upward 
through  his  heart. 

From  the  stories  of  his  heartbroken  companions,  LeRoy  Gllles,  Gerald  Myer  and  an  Ul- 
saker  boy,  the  accident  happened  when  the  boys  attempted  to  set  the  safety  appliance  on 
a  rifle  which  they  carried. 

Eugene  had  never  been  allowed  to  carry  a  gxm.  He  had  been  denied  permission  to  use 
a  rifle  which  was  kept  at  the  Dietz  market,  and  his  parents  did  not  know  that  the  boys 
who  set  out  for  the  slaughter  house  near  the  river  north  of  town  had  a  weapon  with  them. 
The  shooting  of  rats  in  this  vicinity  has  always  been  a  popular  past  time  with  the  boys  of 
the  city  and  resulted  in  the  wounding  of  Ted  Peterka  last  winter  in  the  same  vicinity. 

The  boys.  It  is  said,  noticed  that  the  safety  was  not  in  safety  position.  They  were 
grouped  around  the  gun,  trying  to  push  the  button  into  position  when  the  gun  was  dischar- 
ged, the  lead  striking  Eugene  in  the  stomach  and  going  upward. 

One  of  the  boys  was  riding  the  Dietz  horse.  He  went  as  fast  as  possible  to  the  Frank 
Petrka  home  nearby  and  Mr.  Peterka  went  immediately  to  the  scene.  Anthony  Dietz  also 
arrived  within  a  few  minutes.  The  boy  was  taken  Immediately  to  a  doctor,  but  an  examin- 
ation revealed  that  he  was  dead,  Mr.  Peterka  said  he  believed  that  he  was  killed  instant- 
ly and  that  there  was  no  sign  of  life  when  he  found  him  a  few  minutes  after  the  fatal  shot. 

The  boy's  father  and  Jack  Goltz  were  in  the  country  at  the  time  and  could  not  be  found 
by  telephone.  They  were  imaware  of  the  accident  until  they  reached  town  some  time  later. 

Eugene  was  the  only  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  J.  P.  Dietz.  He  was  a  likeable  and  lively 
youngster  and  the  pride  of  his  parents,  who  have  the  deepest  sympathy  of  the  community 
in  their  shocking  bereavement. 

Besides  his  parents,  Eugene  is  survived  by  four  sisters. 

**********  October  29,  1925 

DIES  UNDER  WHEELS 
Edward  Braun  Falls  From  Train  and  Is  Killed 
BODY  FOUKD  FOUR  HOURS  AFTER  ACCIDENT.   CRAWLED  80  FEET  AFTER  FALLING 
Edward  Braun,  38,  a  Great  Northern  freight  conductor,  was  killed  under  the  wheels  of 
an  eastbound  freight  train  in  the  Casselton,  ND.,  yards  at  about  2  AM  Wednesday  morning. 
There  was  no  eyewitness  to  the  accident  but  it  is  quite  certain  he  fell  from  the  top 
of  a  boxcar  which  he  had  boarded  as  the  train  was  moving  out  of  the  station  shortly  after 
1:30  AM.   The  body  was  found  at  6:30  AM  beside  the  track. 

Braun,  whose  home  is  in  Wahpeton,  had  just  gone  off  duty,  having  completed  a  run  at 
Casselton  as  relief  conductor,  and  caught  the  eastbound  freight,  intending  to  ride  home 
to  Wahpeton.  The  'rain  halted  in  the  yards  about  one  mile  out  of  Casselton  and  continued 

its  trip  at  about  2:20  AM. 

83. 


When  Braun's  body  was  found  by  a  switch  engine  crew,  it  was  seen  that  the  m«"  had 
crawled  about  80  feet  after  being  run  over  by  the  train.  One  arm  was  nearly  cut  off, 
his  chest  was  partly  crushed  and  he  was  hurt  about  the  head.   It  Is  not  known  when  he 
died  but  the  fact  that  he  had  crawled  toward  the  railroad  coal  shed  la  said  to  Indicate 
that  he  had  regained  consciousness  at  least  for  a  time  after  the  accident. 

The  ley  coating  on  top  of  the  train  cars  resulting  from  the  snow  i:ould  have  made 
footing  precarious  for  trainmen  and  this  Is  blamed  for  the  man's  death. 

Braun  was  declared  to  be  In  excellent  health.  He  was  not  married  and  Is  survived  by 
his  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  M.  J.  Braun  of  Wahpeton.  He  had  lived  In  Wahpeton  all  of  his 
life  and  was  a  graduate  of  the  schools  of  that  place.  Braun  had  been  In  the  employ  of 
the  railway  company  for  15  years. 

Funeral  arrangements  have  not  yet  been  made. 

**********  October,  29,  1925 

OBITUARY 

Elizabeth  Schiller  Fowlds  was  bom  August  llth,  1874  and  died  October  20th,  1925. 
She  was  bom  in  France.   In  1892  she  was  married  to  Dr.  Emo  Scheibe,  of  Germany,  who  died 
some  months  later. 

Of  this  union  one  son  was  bom,  Emo  Scheibe,  of  Rosholt,  SD,   She  took  a  nurse's  coursi 
in  Germany  and  studied  six  months  under  Dr.  Lorenz  of  Vienna,  Austria.  Later  she  came 
to  this  country  doing  nurse's  work  in  New  York,  Chicago,  and  Michigan.   In  1910  she  came 
to  Hankinson,  ND. 

„Her  marriage  to  Mr.  George  Fowlds  took  place  on  November  22nd,  1911.   Since  then  she 
has  lived  nearby.  In  February,  1925,  she  became  ill  and  the  doctors  pronounced  her  trouble 
cancer.  All  that  was  humanly  possible  was  done  for  her  relief  and  comfort.  Through  all 
the  months  of  her  suffering  she  has  been  cheerful  and  patient. 

Some  months  ago  she  gave  her  heart  to  Cod  and  made  ready  for  her  journey  home.  All 
who  were  with  her  give  testimony  to  her  faith  and  love.   She  was  a  loving  and  faithful 
wife,  a  kind  neighbor  and  friend.   Children  loved  her  and  she  loved  them. 

She  leaves  a  husband,  one  son  and  family  and  a  brother,  Charles  Schiller,  of  Millac, 
MN.,  to  mourn  her  loss. 

He  is  faithful  that  hae  promised. .. .An  He'll  surely  come  again 

He'll  keep  His  tryst  wi'  me An  what  oor  I  dinna  ken; 

But  He  bids  me  still  to  wait.... An'  ready  Aye  to  be. 

To  gang  at  ony  moment  to....Hy  ain'  countrie. 

See  I'm  watchln'  aye  and  singing  0 My  hame  as  I  wait. 

For  the  somun  of  His  futfa' This  side  the  gowden  gate; 

God  gie  His  grace  to  ilka Ane  wha'  listens  noo  to  me. 

That  we  may  gang  in  gladness. .. .To  oor  aln'  countrie. 

A  short  service  was  held  at  the  home  of  R,  T.  Britten  on  Friday  morning,  by  Rev. 
Asper  and  Ried.  Then  the  relatives  and  some  friends,  followed  the  remains  to  Grove 

84. 


Lake,  where  a  service  was  held  and  the  beloved  form  laid  to  rest.   God  give  His  comfort 

to  the  stricken  hearts. 

**********  October  29,  1925 

FRANK  A.  LINEHAN  PASSES  AWAY 

Died  at  Els  Home  In  Moorhead  Tuesday,  Former  Resident  Here 

Frank  A.  Llnehan,  former  resident  of  Eanklnson,  died  at  his  home  In  Moorhead  Tuesday 
after  a  brief  Illness.  Mr.  Llnehan  was  formerly  a  resident  of  Hanklnson,  living  here  for 
fifteen  years,  being  engaged  In  the  barber  business.  Before  coming  to  Eanklnson  the 
family  lived  at  Wyndmere.  About  three  months  ago  the  Llnehan  family  left  for  Moorehead. 
This  spring  Mr.  Llnehan  suffered  a  severe  attack  of  pneumonia.   He  recoverd  sufficiently 
to  resume  his  duties  In  the  barber  shop,  but  had  not  regained  strength  and  had  a  relapse 
and  for  a  time  he  was  not  expected  to  survive.   These  two  attacks.  It  Is  thought,  are  the 
cause  of  his  death,  weakening  his  system  and  bringing  on  the  heart  attack. 

Masonic  funeral  services  were  held  at  7:30  Wednesday  evening  from  the  Leo  Johnson 
Chapel,  Moorhead,  Rev.  F.  A.  Kufus,  pastor  of  the  Grace  Methodist  Episcopal  Church,  off- 
iciating. The  body  was  taken  to  River  Falls,  WI.,  Mr.  Llnehan 's  former  home,  for  Inter- 
ment. 

Surviving  are  a  wife,  four  sons:  Daniel,  John,  George  and  Robert,  all  of  Moorhead;  and 
three  daughters,  Mrs.  Mike  Demullng,  Leona,  WT.,  and  Loretta  and  Mary  at  home. 

Many  friends  In  Eanklnson  feel  deeply  the  loss  of  Mr.  Llnehan  and  extend  the  most  sin- 
cere sympathy  to  the  bereaved  relatives. 

**********  November  5,  1925 

L.  E.  DeVan  left  last  Friday  for  Wood  River,  XL.,  to  attend  the  funeral  of  his  broth- 
er in  law,  Mr,  Fred  Field,  who  died  in  Memphis,  TN. ,  and  the  remains  were  shipped  to  Wood 
River  for  burial.  Mr.  DeVan  returned  to  Hanklnson  Thursday  morning. 

**********  November  12,  1925 

Mrs.  W.  J.  Frundt  of  Hanklnson,  departed  Wednesday  for  Shakoper,  MN. ,  to  attend  the 
funeral  of  her  mother,  Mrs.  J.  R.  Adams,  who  was  formerly  a  resident  here  and  one  of  the 
early  pioneers  of  Greendale  Township.  Mrs.  Adams  died  Monday  of  heart  affliction  and  the 
funeral  was  held  today.        **********  November  19,  1925 

Charles  Mlttag  left  Monday  for  Chicago  to  attend  the  funeral  of  his  sister,  Mrs.  Fred 
Kurth,  who  passed  away  in  that  city  on  Saturday. 

**********  November  19,  1925 

FORMER  BRECKENRIDGE  MAN  CALLED  MURDERER 
George  T.  Andrews,  a  young  Greek  who  worked  for  some  time  in  the  Great  Northern  round- 
house at  Breckenrldge,  is  said  to  have  confessed  to  the  murder  of  Michael  Abas,  a  Syrian, 
at  Mlnneaplolls  on  Friday  night.   Twin  city  papers  carried  the  story  of  young  Andrews' 
arrest,  charged  with  the  crime. 

The  papers  state  that  Andrews  recently  wounded  two  other  men  who,  he  said,  had  insulte- 
him.   He  is  said  to  have  confessed  to  the  Abas  shooting,  stating  that  he  had  worked  for 

85. 


Abas  In  a  Syrian  coffee  house  and  that  Abas  had  called  him  names.   Andrews  went  home  In 

a  temper.  Later  he  met  Abas  In  company  with  two  women  and  ordered  him  to  throw  up  his 

hands.  Abas  reached  for  his  pocket,  and  as  he  did  so  Andrews  shot  him  five  times. 

Andrews  tried  to  draw  a  gun  on  detectives  who  arrested  him.  He  carried  a  revolver 

and  a  pocket  full  of  cartridges. 

**********  November  19,  1925 

Mrs.  Jas.  McHugh,  of  Lidgerwood,  passed  through  Hanklnson  Tuesday  for  Goodhue,  MN., 

to  attend  the  fimeral  of  her  brother-in-law,  Walter  J.  O'Reilly,  who  died  very  suddenly 

from  a  heart  attack.  ^^^^^^^^^^  »,    t   ,«   ,#.«.. 

**********  November  19,  1925 

Mrs.  Passbrig,  died  Monday  at  her  home  in  Great  Bend.   She  was  formerly  a  resident 
of  this  city.  **********  November  19,  1925 

MRS.  JOSEPH  ADAMS  CALLED 
Formerly  A  Resident  Here  and  An  Early  Settler 

Mrs.  Joseph  Adams,  highly  respected  resident  of  Shakopee,  MN.,  for  the  past  ten  years, 
passed  to  her  eternal  reward  last  Monday  evening  about  midnight,  at  her  home  in  that  city. 
Death  was  caused  by  asthmetic  heart  trouble.  About  a  year  and  nine  months  ago,  the  decea- 
sed suffered  a  stroke  of  apoplexy  from  which  she  never  fully  recovered,  although  she  was 
able  to  be  up  and  around  most  of  the  time.  Her  condition  was  not  deemed  precarious,  alth- 
ough heart  complications  had  developed,  until  the  day  before  her  death,  when  she  was  for- 
ced to  take  to  her  bed  where  death  came  to  relieve  her  of  her  suffering  the  next  evening. 

Mrs.  Adams,  nee  Miss  Johanna  Cushion,  was  bom  in  Bulgadeen  County,  Limerick,  Irelnad, 
70  years  ago  on  May  17th,  1855.  She  remained  in  her  native  land  until  she  was  eighteen 
years  of  age  when  she  immigrated  to  this  country.  After  her  arrival  in  the  Unites  States, 
she  went  directly  to  Oconto,  WI.,  where  her  marriage  to  Jospeh  Adams  occurred  on  April 
3rd,  1877.  The  couple  remained  in  Oconto  for  nine  years  after  their  marriage  and  then 
moved  to  a  farm  near  Hanklnson,  ND,,  where  they  lived  for  twenty  one  years.  They  then 
retired  to  Hanklnson,  where  they  spent  eight  years.   Ten  years  ago  they  came  to  Shakopee 
to  take  up  their  residence  and  that  city  has  been  their  home  ever  since.  Mr.  Adams  is  left 
to  mourn  the  death  of  his  wife. 

The  departed  was  the  mother  of  five  children,  three  of  whom  are  living.  One  duaghter, 
Mrs.  Ben  Cook,  succumbed  seven  years  ago  and  another  daughter,  Agnes,  died  when  she  was 
three  years  of  age.  The  surviving  children  are  George  Adams  of  Great  Falls,  MT.,  Mrs. 
V?m.  Front  of  Hanklnson,  ND,,  and  Miss  Charlotte  Adams,  who  resides  at  home  with  her  par- 
ents. Mrs.  Adams  also  leaves  ten  grandchllren  and  one  great-grandchild. 

Funeral  services  were  conducted  at  St.  Mary's  Catholic  Church  In  Shakopee  at  9  AM  last 
Thursday  morning,  with  Rev.  Richard  Lee  as  the  officiating  clergyman.  M.  T.  Regan,  Mich- 
ael Huss,  Thos.  McMahen,  Jim  O'Rourke,  William  Conlon  and  John  Kennedy  acted  as  the  pall- 
bearers. The  members  of  the  Ladles'  Sodality  of  St.  Mary's  Church,  of  which  the  departed 
was  a  devout  member,  were  present  at  the  funeral  in  a  body.  The  remains  were  laid  to  rest 
in  the  Upper  Catholic  Cemetery. 

86. 


Among  those  from  out  of  tovm  who  came  to  Shakopee  to  attend  the  funeral  were  Mr,  and 
Mrs.  William  Front  of  Hanklnson,  ND.;  Joseph  Cook  of  Chicago;  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Cecil  Wells  and 
daughter,  of  Becker,  MN.;  and  Ben  Cook  of  Anoka,  Mrs.  Adams'  son,  George,  was  unable  to 
come  to  Shakopee  to  attend  his  mother's  funeral. 

The  many  local  friends  of  the  Adams  family  extend  sincere  sympathy  to  them  In  their 
sorrow  and  the  NEWS  joins  In  extending  condolences. 

**********  November  26,1925 

ALBIN  NELSON  KILLED  WEDNESDAY 
Man  Killed  When  Tractor  Overturns  In  Ditch 

An  accident  which  proved  fatal  to  Albln  Nelson,  20  years  old,  son  of  Mr,  and  Mrs.  Martin 
Nelson,  one  of  the  most  exteemed  young  men  of  Sydna  Township,  Ranson  County,  occurred  on 
steep  grade  near  the  Gust  Allnder  place,  Wednesday  afternoon  about  5:30  o'clock. 

The  tragic  end  of  this  young  man's  life  has  caused  a  poignant  feeling  of  regret  and  deep 
sorrow  In  the  entire  community. 

Leonard  Nelson,  brother  of  the  unfortunate  young  man,  was  an  eye  witness  to  the  tragedy 
and  reports  it  thus: 

Albln  had  been  grading  the  road  near  the  Sydna  consolidated  school  during  the  afternoon 
and  was  driving  a  McCormlck-Deering  tractor.  As  evening  came  on  Leonard  left  home  in  a  Ford 
to  get  his  brother,  but  as  it  happened  Albln  had  decided  to  drive  the  tractor  home.  The  bro- 
thers met  on  the  narrow  grade  near  the  Guat  Allnder  place.   The  grade  was  too  narrow  to  turn 
the  Ford,  so  they  passed  each  other,  knowing  that  it  would  be  possible  to  turn  the  Ford  far- 
ther up  the  road.  Albln  continued  driving  on  with  the  tractor,  but  looked  back  to  see  how 
Leonard  was  getting  his  Ford  turned  about.  As  Leonard  turned  he  saw  his  brother  watching 
him,  but  before  he  had  time  to  call  a  warning  the  tractor  lurched  to  one  side  and  tipped 
over. 

It  seems  that  Albln  tried  to  jump  to  safety,  but  was  too  late;  he  fell  face  downward 
with  the  hub  of  the  wheel  crushing  in  his  back,  Leonard  rushed  to  his  assistance,  but  saw 
at  a  glance  that  the  worst  had  happened  and  was  unable  to  extricate  him.  He  drove  back  to 
the  Gust  Allnder  home  for  help  and  they  succeeded  in  removing  the  body  with  the  use  of  a 
shovel.  The  remains  were  at  once  taken  to  the  Nelson  home,  which  was  but  a  mile  distant. 

Beside  his  parents  the  deceased  leaves  three  sisters  and  three  brothers  to  cherish  his 
memory,  namely:  Myrtle,  Esther,  William,  Edwin  and  Leonard,  all  of  Milnor,  and  Mrs.  Edward 
Freeman  of  Olympla,  WA.      ....SARGENT  COUNTY  TELLER,... 

**********  November  26,  1925 

NEW  EFFINGTON  RECORD: Mildred,  nine  months  old  baby  daughter  of  Mr.  Adolph  Gabbert,  died 

Thursday  morning,  November  19th.  from  spinal  meningitis.  The  funeral  was  held  Friday  and 
the  baby  laid  to  rest  beside  that  of  her  mother  who  preceded  her  to  the  grave  last  July. 
The  sympathy  of  the  community  is  extending  to  the  sorrowing  father  and  sisters. 

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Charlie,  twin  brother  of  W.  C.  Oliver,  northwest  of  town,  died  Sunday  November  15,  at 

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his  home  at  Francis  Sask,  Canada.  The  deceased  was  bom  In  Wisconsin,  August  28,  1859. 
Mr.  Oliver  will  be  remembered  by  old  pioneers  here  as  he  was  at  one  time  In  the  early  days 
owner  of  the  farm  north  of  the  Mrs.  Olava  Odden  farm,  and  which  is  now  owned  by  Christ 
Nerison.  The  funeral  was  held  Sunday  at  his  home  in  Francis. 

**********  November  26,  1925 

The  eight  months  old  baby  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Adolph  Gabbert,  living  near  Victor,  SD.,  south 
of  Hankinson,  died  last  Thursday  of  spinal  meningitis,  and  the  funeral  was  held  Saturday  in 
Hanklnson  at  the  German  Lutheran  Church,  Rev.  Rlausler  conducting  the  services.  The  pall 
bearers  were  Ethel  Zietlow,  Evelyn  Schultz  and  Myrtle  Gabbart.  Mrs.  Gust  Schultz  of  Hankln- 
son, is  a  sister  of  Adolph  Gabbart.  Mrs.  Gabbart  died  last  August. 

**********  November  26,  1925 

LIDGERWOOD  MONITOR. .. .The  death  of  Kasimar  Pydynkowkl  of  Geneseo,  occurred  on  Monday. 
The  deceased  was  almost  82  years  old  and  for  more  than  forty  years  had  resided  on  a  farm 
near  Geneseo,  locating  there  when  the  first  settlements  were  made  in  that  vicinity  and  was 
well  and  favorabley  known  to  a  large  number.  The  funeral  service  was  held  last  Thursday 
morning  at  St.  Martin's  Church  at  Geneseo. 

**********  December  3,  1926 

Frances,  the  10  year  old  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  W.  J.  Frondt,  living  five  miles  sout- 
east  of  Hanklnson,  died  on  Thanksgiving  day,  Nov.  26th  at  the  home  of  her  parents.  The 
funeral  was  held  on  Saturday  morning  in  the  St.  Philip's  Church,  Rev.  Fr.  Studnlcka  conduct- 
ing the  services.  The  parents  and  one  sister  are  the  surviving  relatives. 

The  little  girl  has  been  an  invalid  all  of  her  life,    and  the  last  ten  weeks  she  had 
been  seriously  ill,  Mr,  and  Mrs.  Frondt  and  daughter  have  the  sympathy  of  the  community 
in  their  loss.  **********  December  3,  1925 

Miss  Katie  Buchler,  of  Madison,  Canada,  passed  through  Hanklnson  Wednesday  on  her  way 
to  Kulm,  ND.,  to  attend  the  funeral  of  her  father,  John  Doerr. 

**********  December  10,  1925 

ANCIENT  HISTORY (Taken  from  the  March  1896  files  of  The  NEWS) 

August  Boldt,  father  of  Herman  Boldt,  died  from  the  effects  of  being  thrown  from  a  horse 

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Sarah  Waterhouse,  widow  of  John  Waterhouse,  died  at  her  home  in  Greenfield  Township 
after  a  lingering  illness. 

**********  December  24,  1925 

John  M.  Dramer,  a  Richland  County  pioneer,  died  Sunday  in  Montana  and  the  remains  were 
shipped  to  Wahpeton  for  the  funeral  on  Wednesday.  Mr.  Kramer  came  to  Richland  in  1885.  He 
was  Clerk  of  Court,  three  terms  and  otherwise  prominent  in  political  circles.  Mrs.  Ethel 
K.  Mertz,  present  County  Superintendent  is  his  daughter, 

**********  December  2A,  1925 

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BOWMAN  YOUTH  MURDERS  FRIEND 
Bowman  Youth  Confesses  He  Killed  Friend  with  Hanmer 

The  most  sensational  murder  mystery  case  In  the  history  of  Bowman  County  came  to  an  end 
Monday  when  Harold  Knlffel,  23,  confessed  to  the  murder  of  Orlando  Lee,  2A,  and  was  sentenced 
to  a  life  term  In  the  penitentiary. 

The  case  which  developed  with  the  finding  of  Lee's  body  jammed  In  a  trunk  In  Knlffel's 
shack  on  the  afternoon  of  Christmas  Day,  culminated  Monday  with  Knlffel's  confession  In  dis- 
trict court  that  he  had  slain  Lee  with  a  machinist's  hammer. 

Sentence  was  Imposed  by  Judge  M.  T.  Lembke  and  Knlffel  left  Tuesday  In  custody  of  Gunder 
Osjord,  fingerprint  expert  of  the  state  penitentiary,  to  serve  the  remainder  of  his  life  In 
the  prison  where  he  already  has  served  one  term  for  grand  larceny. 

According  to  Knlffel's  statement,  Lee  was  slain  on  the  afternoon  of  December  20th.  The 
killing  occurred,  he  claimed,  during  a  fight  which   followed  Lee's  loss  of  $160  In  a  crap 
game  with  Knlffel  at  the  latter's  shack.  Lee  attempted  t«- hit  him  with  a  poker,  Knlffel 
claimed,  and  he  used  the  hammer  In  self-defense. 

States  Attorney  Mark  Amundson  and  other  officials  discount  Knlffel's  story,  however, 
and  point  to  the  fact  that  the  blow  which  evidently  caused  Lee's  death  was  inflicted  on  the 
back  of  his  head. 

Lee's  folks  thought  he  had  gone  to  Dickinson  to  visit  his  brother,  Amundsen  said,  and 
made  no  comment  when  he  failed  to  return  on  the  night  of  Dec.  20th.  On  Christmas  Day,  how- 
ever, it  became  known  that  his  brother  knew  nothing  of  his  whereabouts  and  suspicion  turned 
towar(L Knlffel,  who  lived  In  a  shack  near  the  village. 

In  company  with  the  sheriff,  Lee's  older  brother  visited  the  Knlffel  shack  and  there 
found  the  younger  Lee's  coat  on  a  bed.  When  further  search  developed  no  additional  clues, 
attention  of  the  brother  was  directed  toward  the  trunk  which  was  bound  with  new  rope. 

Lee's  body  was  found  Inside.  When  questioned  as  to  whether  he  did  not  have  difficulty 
in  getting  the  body  of  Lee,  who  was  six  feet  three  Inches  tall  and  weighed  190  pounds,  into 
this  trunk,  Knlffel  replied,  "Oh,  no."  He  displayed  little  remorse  at  the  crime  and  took 
the  life  imprisonment  sentence  stoically. 

At  first  Knlffel  contended  that  he  did  not  kill  Lee  or  put  the  body  in  the  trunk,  but 
confessed  when  Osjord  established  finger  prints  on  the  trunk  as  having  been  made  by  Knlffel. 
They  tailed  perfectly  with  the  finger  print  records  of  Knlffel  kept  at  the  state  penitent- 
iary, Osjord  found. 

Knlffel  was  discharged  from  the  state  penitentiary  last  July  at  the  expiration  of  a 
short  term  which  had  been  imposed  upon  him  for  stealing  a  trtmk  full  of  shoes. 

**********  December  23,  1925 

MRS.  LARS  HELLING  ANSWERS  LAST  CALL 

Old  residents  of  Richland  County,  particularly  of  the  northern  part,  will  hear  with 
sorrow  of  the  death  of  Mrs.  Lars  S.  Helling,  70,  which  occurred  in  a  Fargo  Hospital  on  Tues- 
day night.  Mrs.  Helling  had  lived  at  Kindred  most  of  the  time  since  1876,  when  the  family 

took  a  homestead  there. 

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Mrs.  Helling  was  bom  In  Norway,  on  April  14,  1855.  She  came  to  the  United  States 
in  1869,  coming  to  Houston  County,  MN. ,  where  she  was  married  in  1875.  The  year  following 
their  marriage,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Helling  moved  to  what  is  now  Kindred  and  filed  on  a  homestead. 

The  family  has  lived  on  the  farm  all  of  the  time  since  1876  with  the  exception  of  six 
years  spent  in  Texas. 

Surviving  Mrs.  Helling  are:  the  hushand  and  one  son  S.  L.  Helling,  Kindred;  and  four 
other  children,  Mrs.  Clara  Klovstad,  Mrs.  A.  S.  Swanson  and  Mrs.  H.  0.  Mannes,  all  of  Fargo 
and  Mrs.  Andrew  Dlsaker,  Casselton.  A  sister,  Mrs.  Even  Thompson  and  a  brother,  Ole  A. 
Swenson ,  also  live  at  Kindred. 

Funeral  services  were  held  at  1  FM  at  the  Kindred  Lutheran  Church  of  which  Mrs,  Helling 
was  a  member.  Rev.  F.  J.  Johnson,  pastor  of  the  church,  officiating.  Burial  was  made  in 
the  Kindred  Cemetery.       ....WALCOTT  Reporter.... 

**********  December  31,  1925 

GEORGE  HAMMER  PASSED  AWA7 

George  Hammer,  former  resident  of  Abercrombie,  and  at  one  time  a  member  of  the  state 
legislature  from  Richland  County,  was  found  dead  in  bed  in  his  room  at  the  Hettinger  Hotel, 
Hettinger,  ND.,  on  Wednesday. 

He  came  to  this  section  in  the  80 's  and  settled  at  Abercrombie,  where  he  was  engaged 
in  the  drug  business  with  D.  J.  Clark.  He  moved  to  Hettinger  eight  years  ago.  He  is  sur- 
vived by  his  widow  and  two  daughters.  Many  old  friends  here  will  regret  to  learn  of  his 
passing.  **********  December  31,  1925 

_  ONE  KILLED,  THREE  INJURED 

One  Killed,  Three  Injured:  Girl  Sorry  She  Tore  Her  Coat 

One  killed  and  three  injured  is  the  result  of  a  pary  of  young  folks  not  observing  the 
approach  of  train  No.  105  as  the  train  was  making  the  station  stop  at  Eden  Valley,  MN. ,  on 
Monday  evening.  The  Ford  sedan,  in  which  they  were  riding,  was  completely  crushed  as  it 
was  shoved  against  the  station  semaphore.  One  of  the  party,  the  driver,  was  killed  and 
three  injured.  The  train  was  in  charge  of  Conductor  Hughes,  a  former  resident  of  Hanklnson. 

One  of  the  girls  in  the  party,  after  the  accident,  bemoaned  the  fact  that  she  had  torn 

her  coat... "It  was  a  nice,  new  coat,"  she  said,  "and  to  think,  I  tore  it  the  first  night 

that  I  wore  it." 

**********  December  31,  1925 

Miss  Carrol  Kinney,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs._  E.  A.  Kinney,  former  residents  of  this  city, 
died  at  their  home  on  Wednesday  in  Mankato,  MN.,  of  Influenza.  The  funeral  will  be  held 
Sunday  in  Mankato.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Kinney  moved  from  Hanklnson  to  Mankato  last  fall.  Their 
many  friends  extend  sincere  sympathy. 

**********  December  31,  1925 


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19  2  6 

SDDDEN  DEATH  OF  PETER  ROTH 
Stricken  with  Heart  Attack  Tuesday  Evening,  Death  Instant 

The  city  vas  shocked  Tuesday  evening  by  the  death  of  Peter  Roth,  which  occurred  sudden- 
ly at  his  home  on  the  north  side  at  6:30  PH.,  from  heart  affliction. 

Mr.  Roth  Is  employed  as  section  foreman  on  the  Great  Northern.  Tuesday  evening  he  return- 
ed home  at  6  o'clock  but  as  w£is  his  custom  when  overly  tired,  Mr.  Roth  did  not  set  down  to 
the  table  for  the  evening  meal  but  retired  to  the  setting  room  for  a  brief  rest.   Suddenly 
he  arose  and  started  for  the  kitchen.   The  family  noticed  that  he  was  In  pain  and  as  he 
staggered  the  boys  caught  him.  He  was  dead  before  they  reached  the  sitting  room. 

The  funeral  services  will  be  held  In  the  St.  Phillip's  Church  Friday  morning,  conducted 
by  Rev.  Jos.  F.  Studnlcka. 

Mr.  Roth  had  not  been  111  previous  to  this  fatal  attack  and  the  sudden  death  comes  as  a 
particular  shock  because  of  his  apparent  good  health.  He  was  a  man  of  retiring  disposition, 
usually  spending  his  evenings  at  home  with  the  family.  For  this  reason  a  nimiber  of  the 
people  were  not  aware  of  the  good  substantial  qualities  he  possessed.  Those  who  were  well 
acquainted  with  Mr.  Roth,  speak  very  highly  of  his  worth  as  a  man,  and  a  father.  He  was  a 
faithful  member  of  the  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters. 

The  wife  and  twelve  children  are  left  to  mourn  the  death  of  the  husband  and  father. 

**********  January  7,  1926 

WOMAN  CRUSHED  TO  DEATH  BY  AUTO 

Mrs.  Frank  Cooch,  50  years  old,  Lisbon  farm  woman,  was  almost  Instantly  killed  on  the 
North  Star  trail  four  miles  north  of  Lisbon,  at  5  o'clock  Sunday  afternoon,  when  the  auto- 
mobile driven  by  her  husband  struck  a  deep  rut  and  left  the  road,  leaped  the  high  embank- 
ment, and  struck  a  wire  fence  causing  It  to  upset  and  as  the  car  went  over  Mrs.  Cooch  was 
thrown  under,  the  full  weight  of  the  car  resting  across  her  chest. 

Mr.  Cooch  was  thrown  clear  of  the  wreckage  and  made  frantic  efforts  to  raise  the  heavy 
car  and  release  his  wife.  The  unfortunate  woman  gave  one  outcry  after  being  caught  and  for 
a  few  seconds  tuggfed  In  vain  to  assist  in  releasing  herself.   Only  the  lower  limbs  and  one 
arm  protruded  from  imder  the  car. 

Unable  to  raise  the  car  from  the  dead  woman,  Mr.  Cooch  hurried  to  Otto  Uhlhom's,  the 
nearest  farm  home  for  help  and  to  summon  a  physician.   In  the  meantime,  Wm.  Harrington,  and 
party  from  Lisbon,  came  along  the  highway,  noticed  the  over  turned  car  and  lifted  it  from 
the  body.  They  summoned  Coroner  Bakke  who  viewd  the  remains  and  pronounced  accidental  death 

Where  the  car  left  the  road  was  a  particularly  rough  spot.  Mr.  Cooch  states  when  he 
struck  the  rut  It  swung  the  car  around,  and  In  trying  to  right  It,  a  rut  on  the  opposite  sid 
was  encountered  causing  the  car  to  shot  forward  and  up  over  the  embankment. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Cooch  were  returning  to  their  home  south  of  Lisbon  from  Valley  City  where 
they  had  been  to  visit  their  son,  manager  of  the  Northwestern  Telephone,  when  the  accident 
happened.  **********  January  7,  1926 

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OBITUARY  OF  CAROL  MAY  KINNEY 

Carol  May  Kinney  was  bom  In  Eanklnson  on  July  30th,  1921,  and  died  from  an  attack  of 
Influenza,  followed  by  spleen  anemia,  after  a  brief  Illness  In  the  St.  Joseph's  Hospital, 
Mankato,  MN. ,  on  Dec.  31st,  1925.  She  was  four  years,  five  months  and  one  day  old  at  the 
time  of  death. 

On  Sept.  15,  1925,  her  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Eugene  A.  Kinney,  and  sister.  Beryl,  left 
Hanklnson,  moving  to  Mankato. 

The  funeral  services  were  held  at  the  Presbyterian  Church,  Mankato,  on  Sunday,  Jan.  3rd, 
at  1  o'clock  PM.,  Rev.  J.  T.  L.  Costes  officiating.   Interment  was  made  In  Lura  Cemetery 
near  Caston,  MN, 

Carol's  little  playmate,  Ellen  Katherlne  Scheld,  aged  5  years,  lies  In  St.  Joseph's 
Hospital,  seriously  Injured,  following  an  auto  accident  while  on  the  way  to  church  with 
her  parents,  to  attend  the  fimeral  of  her  little  friend.  Her  condition  Is  still  critical. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Kinney  have  a  large  circle  of  friends  In  Hanklnson  who  extend  their  heart- 
felt sympathy  to  the  bereaved  parents  In  this  hour  of  deep  sorrow. 

**********  January  7,  1926 

CROSSING  VICTIM  DIED  AT  HOSPITAL  SUNDAY 

Albert  Rommereln,  37  year  old  farmer  living  three  miles  south  of  Wahpeton,  died  about 
11:30  PM  Sunday  night  at  the  Wahpeton  Hospital,  following  Injuries  received  when  his  Ford 
coupe  was  struck  by  a  Milwaukee  train  Thursday  morning. 

Mr.  Rommereln  never  fully  regained  consciousness  after  the  accident.  He  was  able  at  one 
time  "to  say  yes  or  no,  but  appeared  to  be  In  a  dazed  condition.  Although  only  his  leg  ap- 
peared seriously  hurt,  he  Is  thought  to  have  suffered  severe  internal  injuries. 

Many  people  visited  the  scene  of  the  wreck  and  viewed  the  remains  of  the  car,  marveling 
that  death  was  not  Instantaneous,  so  completely  was  the  car  demolished. 

Mr.  Remereln  formerly  lived  near  Hanklnson,  and  two  of  his  brothers  conducted  a  livery 
bam  in  our  city  in  the  early  days.  Funeral  arrangements  have  not  been  completed  as  of 
yesterday.  **********  January  7,  1926 

DEATH  OF  FORMER  RESIDENT 

Mrs,  Frank  Dwyer  passed  away  Christmas  morning  at  the  home  of  her  son,  Claude  Dwyer, 
near  Spokane,  WA,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Dwyer  were  among  the  pioneers  of  Richland  County,  coming 
from  the  east  and  settling  on  a  farm  five  miles  north  of  Hanklnson,  where  they  lived  for 
many  years.  They  sold  the  farm  and  moved  to  town,  living  here  for  some  years.  They  then 
went  west  to  Spokane,  WA.,  where  their  son  and  daughter,  Claude  and  Amie  lived.   They  had 
three  children,  one  died  in  infancy. 

Mr.  Dwyer  was  called  home  ten  years  ago.  Mrs.  Dwyer  made  her  home  with  her  children. 
Three  years  ago  her  daughter  Amie  was  taken  away,  leaving  a  family  of  three  little  ones  to 
mourn  her  loss. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Dwyer  were  fine  Christian  people,  and  were  among  the  charter  members  when 
the  Congregational  Church  was  organized,  coming  five  miles  to  attend  church  and  help  with 

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its  activities.  Mr.  Dwyer  taught  the  primary  class  in  school  for  several  years.  All  old 
friends  and  neighbors  will  mourn  her  death.  The  sympathy  of  these  friends  is  extended  to 
the  children  in  their  bereavement. 

**********  Jantiary  7,  1926 

OBITDARI  OF  HANKINSON  LADY 
Life  of  Mrs.  Mary  Hayden,  Who  Passed  to  Her  Reward,  Dec.  31,  1925 

Mary  Front  was  bom  at  Mecklenburg,  Germany,  September  4th,  1852  and  at  the  age  of  ten 
years  she  came  with  her  parents,  John  and  Dora  Front  to  America  and  lived  at  Portage,  WI. 
In  the  year  1873  she  was  married  to  Thomas  Hayden  and  to  this  union  two  children  were  bom. 
In  1887  the  family  moved  to  Wahpeton,  where  they  lived  one  year  and  then  homesteaded  five 
miles  south  of  Hankinson.  Mr.  Hayden,  who  was  a  Civil  War  veteran,  died  at  the  farm  home 
twenty-eight  years  ago.  Mrs.  Hayden  continued  to  live  on  the  farm  a  few  years,  then  in  1902 
she  moved  into  Hankinson  which  has  been  her  home  imtil  her  death  on  December  31st,  1925,  pass 
ing  peacefully  away  at  the  age  of  73  years,  3  months  and  27  days.  The  deceased  had  enjoyed 
good  health  until  a  few  months  ago,  and  was  among  those  who  are  remembered  for  their  kind 
and  neighborly  consideration  and  helpfulness.   She  united  with  the  Union  Congregational  Chur- 
ch of  Hankinson  in  the  year  1915  and  continued  to  be  a  faithful  member  and  supporter.   She 
was  interested  in  the  varioxis  branches  of  its  work  and  was  connected  with  the  W.  C.  T.  U. , 
and  other  worthy  institutions,  and  was  an  Honorary  member  of  the  Richland  County  Old  Settlers 
Association. 

She  leaves  to  mourn  her  loss,  her  two  children,  Mrs.  Olive  Forte  Shepherd  of  Portland, 
OR.,  and  John  Irvine  Hayden  of  Creston,  British  Columbia,  Canada;  four  grandchildren  and  one 
great-grandchild;  two  sisters,  Mrs.  Emma  Steen  of  Kirkhoven,  MN. ,  and  Mrs.  Anna  Flndlay  of 
Mason  City,  lA. ,  besides  other  relatives  and  friends. 

The  funeral  services  were  held  Sunday  afternoon,  January  3rd,  1926  at  the  Congregational 
Church  conducted  by  the  Rev.  G.  R.  McKelth.   The  special  hymns  sung  were  "Lead  Kindly  Light" 
"Beautiful  Isle  of  Somewhere"  and  Nearer  my  God  to  Thee,"  Mrs.  J.  Wickman  being  in  charge 
of  the  music.  The  body  was  afterwards  laid  to  rest  in  the  Tyson  Cemetery. 

**********  January  7,  1926 

GREAT  BEND.... Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ernest  Bohn  attended  the  funeral  of  the  fourteen  year  old  son 
of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  William  Cast  held  on  Tuesday  afternoon  at  the  Summit  Lutheran  Church. 

**********  January  7,  1926 

OBITUARY  of  PETER  ROTH 

Peter  Roth  was  bom  in  Galacia,  Austria,  on  Nov.  15th,  1871.   In  1897  he  was  united 
in  marriage  to  Miss  Lena  Patrick.   Three  children  were  bom  to  this  union  while  living  in 
Austria;  Mrs.  Harry  Salzwedel,  Mrs.  Katherine  Bommersbach,  and  John  Roth.  The  family 
emmlgrated  to  the  United  States  in  1902,  coming  directly  to  Hankinson,  where  they  have 
lived  ever  since.  Fourteen  children  were  bom  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Roth,  two  dying  in  infancy. 

Last  Tuesday  evening,  Jan.  5th,  1926,  Mr.  Roth  was  stricken  with  a  heart  attack,  dying 
instantly.  The  funeral  was  held  at  the  St.  Philip's  Church  Friday  morning,  Jan.  8th,  Rev. 

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Fr.  Jos.  F.  Studnlcka  conducting  the  Solemn  Requiem  Mass.   Interment  was  made  In  the 
Catholic  Cemetery.  Fr.  Studnlcka  delivered  a  very  eloquent  sermon,  dwelling  In  glowing 
terms  upon  the  sterling  character  of  the  deceased.  Mr.  Roth  was  one  of  those  quiet  imassum- 
Ing  men,  whom  a  great  many  people  did  not  know.  He  loved  his  family  and  home  and  spent  all 
his  leisure  time  with  them.  But  to  those  few  who  were  accorded  the  pleasure  of  an  Intimate 
contact  with  him  and  who  learned  to  know  his  real  worth  and  sterling  character,  his  death 
came  as  a  shock  and  left  a  sense  of  deep  personal  loss. 

Mrs.  Roth  and  children  are  left  to  mourn  the  loss  of  a  good  hushand  and  father,  who 
died  before  his  time... the  age  of  55  years.  The  children  living  are:  Mrs.  Harry  Salzwedel 
of  Breckenrldge ,  Mrs.  Katherlne  Bommersback  and  John  Roth  of  Hankinson,  Margaret,  who  Is 
teaching  at  Wild  Rose,  ND.:  Anna,  attending  school  at  Valley  City;  Peter,  Wendell,  Lena, 
Georglanna,  Raymond,  Dorothy  and  Josephine  of  Hankinson. 

The  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters,  of  whom  Mr.  Roth  was  a  member,  attended  the  funeral 

in.  a  body.   The  many  beautiful  floral  offerings  and  the  large  number  of  friends  at  the 

services,  who  came  to  pay  their  last  respects  to  the  deceased,  attested  to  the  loss  felt 

by  the  death  of  Mr.  Roth. 

**********  January  14,  1926 

LISBON  GIRL  DIES  FROM  BURNS 

Toumg  Girl  Dies  From  Bums  Inflicted  By  An  Explosion  of  Kerosene 

The  use  of  kerosene  to  make  a  fire  bum  better  has  caused  a  sad  tragedy  in  what  was  a 
happy  Ransom  County  farm  home.  Lydle  Dom,  19  years  old,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Jacob 
Dom,  Jilne  miles  west  and  one  and  a  half  miles  south  of  Lisbon,  is  the  -victim,  and  the 
fatal  occurrence  was  on  Monday  afternoon,  Jan.  4th,  about  3:30  o'clock.  Lydie  was  alone 
at  home  at  the  time.  Her  father  was  attending  the  Golden  Rule  sale  at  Lisbon;  her  mother 
was  away  on  a  visit  to  relatives  In  Colorado,  her  younger  brothers  and  sisters  were  at 
school. 

The  young  girl  appears  to  have  wanted  to  kindle  a  fire  for  the  purpose  of  getting  supper 
for  the  family,  and  like  many  others  who  try  for  a  quick  fire,  she  used  kerosene  to  promote 
the  blaze.   Evidently  there  were  warm  coals  in  the  stove,  however,  for  a  fierce  explosion 
followed.   It  was  afterwards  learned  that  the  girl's  clothing  was  ignited;  even  a  woolen 
cap  on  her  head,  and  terrible  bums  were  inflicted  upon  her  body;  little  pieces  of  charred 
flesh  were  scattered  over  the  house. 

It  certainly  would  have  proved  a  most  gruesome  spectacle  for  any  spectator,  had  there 
been  one  there.   The  poor  girl,  with  amazing  vitality,  managed  to  get  into  the  basement  and 
shut  off  the  furnace,  it  being  a  force  of  habit  act  simply,  as  there  was  little  danger  from 
the  furnace.... it  having  been  the  stove  in  the  kitchen  that  she  had  put  the  kerosene  in. 
She  then  got  out  of  the  house  and  struggled  f rlezedly  across  a  field  to  the  home  of  a  relative 
half  a  mile  away.  How  she  succeeded  in  doing  this  in  her  terrible  condition,  is  a  mystery, 
but  was  probably  due  to  the  vigor  of  youth.   She  was  not  easily  recognized  by  her  relatives, 
until  she  cried;  "It  is  mel  Let  me  in  quick!" 

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The  severe  bums  and  attendant  shock  proved  fatal  and  she  died  at  7:30  In  the  evening, 
or  about  four  hours  after  the  fatal  occurrence.     ....Lisbon  Free  Press.... 

**********  January  14,  1926 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bert  Glra  have  the  sympathy  of  the  community  In  the  loss  of  their  Infant 

boy,  bom  last  Sunday. 

**********  January  14,  1926 

GREAT  BEI^. ..  .Funeral  services  for  Frederick  Lehman,  seven  months  old  son  of  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Christopher  Lehman,  of  Minneapolis,  were  held  on  Sunday  at  1  o'clock  from  the  Theo- 
dore Bohn  home  and  at  2  o'clock  from  the  German  Lutheran  Church  at  Great  Bend,  the  Rev.  T. 
Hlnck  officiating. 

The  body  was  borne  to  the  grave  by  four  little  boys,  two  nephews,  Herbert  and  Ewald 
Koppelman  and  Melvln  Bohn  and  Henry  Koppelman. 

The  little  child  died  Wednesday  evening  at  Che  Minneapolis  Hospital,  following  an  att- 
ack of  bronchitis  and  he  also  suffered  from  an  abcess  in  the  back  of  his  neck.  The  body 
was  bought  here  Thursday.      **********  January  14,  1926 

ANTON  LIPOVSKT  DIES  WEDNESDAY 

Anton  Lipovsky  died  Wednesday,  January  20th,  at  6:30  PM.,  at  his  home  near  Lldgerwood, 
after  an  illness  of  three  months.  Mr,  Lipovsky  suffered  a  paralytic  stroke,  from  which 
he  never  recovered  and  which  was  the  cause  of  his  death.  The  funeral  services  will  be 
held  on  Friday  afternoon  at  Lldgerwood,  at  2  PM.,  under  the  auspices  of  the  Masonic  Lodge. 

Mr.  Lipovsky  was  an  early  settler  and  highly  respected  citizen  of  the  Lldgerwood  comm- 
unity." The  remaining  family  left  to  mourn  their  loss  are  the  wife  and  seven  children. 
Mrs.  Fred  Radloff  of  Hanklnson  is  a  daughter;  another  daughter  is  attending  the  Normal 
School  at  Valley  City. 

While  the  illness  was  of  such  nature  that  the  hope  of  his  regaining  complete  health 
was  remote,  nevertheless  the  sudden  death  came  as  a  shock  to  the  relatives  and  friends. 

**********  January  21,  1926 

MAN  FOUND  DEAD  IN  RAILROAD  YARD 
Arthur  Lyons,  about  35  years  old,  car  repairer  for  the  Great  Northern  railroad,  was 
found  dead  in  the  Breckenrldge  yards  shortly  after  6  PM  Tuesday  by  a  switch  engine  crew. 
He  apparently  had  fallen  beneath  a  swift  moving  train.  Police  said  a  western  bound  pass- 
enger had  passed  over  the  spot  about  two  hours  before.  Lyons  is  survived  by  his  widow 
and  two  children,  one  infant,  the  other  about  12. 

**********  January  21,  1926 

AUTO  ACCIDENT  NEAR  TYLER 
White  Rock  Banker  Dies  in  Collision 
Matt  Jost,  cashier  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  White  Rock,  SD.,  was  almost  Instantly 
killed  late  Monday  afternoon  when  the  car  which  he  was  driving  was  struck  by  a  car  driven 
by  one  Shapley  of  Doran,  MN.,  about  9  miles  south  of  Wahpeton. 

Mr.  Jost  had  been  in  Wahpeton  to  look  over  a  car  at  the  Lillegard  garage  and  was  on  his 

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way  home,  Mr.  Shapley  of  Doran  had  been  at  Tyler  and  vas  on  his  way  home,  going  east. 
Just  as  the  Jost  car  reached  the  intersection  of  the  road  near  Tyler  the  Shapley  car  came 
in  from  the  side  road  and  crashed  into  the  side  of  the  South  Dakota  car. 

Mr.  Jost  died  almost  instantly.  Another  man,  Williams,  was  in  the  car  with  him  and  was 
badly  shaken  up,  lying  in  the  Wahpeton  hospital  Monday  night  imable  to  give  any  details 
of  the  accident.  Mr.  Jost  was  about  50  years  old. 

The  body  was  brought  to  Wahpeton  and  Mr.  Powell,  president  of  the  First  National  Bank 
of  White  Rock,  came  to  Wahpeton  immediately,  to  take  charge. 

**********  January  21,  1926 

JAMES  A.  DWYER  DIES  SUDDENLY 
Prominent  Hankinson  Lawyer  Victim  of  Heart  Failure  this  Morning. 

DIED  WITHOUT  WARNING. 
Was  Planning  Trip  to  Wahpeton  When  Tragedy  Occurred 

James  A,  Dwyer,  leading  attorney  and  prominent  citizen:  of  Hankinson  since  territorial 
days,  died  of  heart  failure  while  seated  in  a  chair  in  the  Citizens  National  Bank  building 
at  ten  o'clock  this  (Thursday)  morning.  Mr.  Dwyer  was  about  to  motor  to  Wahpeton  in  com- 
pany with  Messers.  Galehouse,  Murphy  and  Aker  and  when  one  of  them  addressed  a  remark  to  him 
he  failed  to  respond.  Investigation  revealed  the  fact  that  he  had  died  almost  instantane- 
ously . 

Deceased  is  survived  by  his  wife  and  several  brothers  and  other  relatives,  but  it  is 
impossible  to  secure  data  for  an  obituary  at  this  time.  He  was  raised  in  Wisconsin  and 
engaged  In  railroading  at  an  early  age.  He  was  sin  expert  telegraph  operator  and  worked 
for  the  Soo  as  agent  at  Ranson  City,  Sargent  County,  and  later  as  telegrapher  at  Brecken- 
rldge.   He  went  out  with  other  railroad  men  at  the  time  of  the  Debs  strike  in  1892  and  was 
a  member  of  the  committee  representing  the  labor  unions  that  met  with  J.  J.  Hill  and  other 
railroad  heads  in  Chicago  in  an  effort  to  bring  about  a  settlement  of  the  strike.  He  left 
the  railroad  service,  and,  having  studied  law  at  intervals  for  years,  took  the  bar  examin- 
ations and  was  admitted  to  practice  in  North  Dakota.  He  was  one  of  Hankinson' s  earliest 
citizens,  and  resided  here  in  the  latter  'SOs.   Later  he  opened  an  office  here  for  the  pra- 
tlce  of  law  and  has  resided  here  continuously  for  more  than  thirty  years.  His  married  life 
was  happy  and  Mrs.  Dwyer  has  always  been  a  real  helpmate.   No  children  were  ever  bom  to 
the  couple. 

Mr.  Dwyer  was  of  Irish  parentage  and  possessed  many  of  the  characteristics  of  the  race. 
He  was  strong  in  his  opinions  and  had  the  courage  of  his  convictions  at  all  times.   He  was 
an  ardent  democrat  of  the  old  school  and  took  an  active  part  in  the  political  affairs  of 
the  town  and  county.  He  was  between  65  and  70  years  old  at  the  time  of  his  death. 

At  the  time  of  Edwards  Hunger's  death  several  years  ago  he  was  named  as  executor  of  the 
big  estate.  This  involved  a  vast  amount  of  detail  work,  and  the  effort  to  straighten  out 
the  tangeled  affairs  of  the  estate  was  a  big  burden  in  his  declining  years.   In  addition  he 
spent  much  time  on  the  litigation  Involving  Hankinson 's  water  and  sewer  systems  during  the 

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past  two  or  three  years,  and  this  added  to  his  burdens.   He  was  widely  known  throughout 
this  part  of  the  state  and  news  of  his  sudden  end  comes  as  a  great  shock  to  everyone. 

Funeral  arrangements  will  not  be  announced  until  word  can  be  received  from  Wisconsin 
relatives.  **********  January  21,  1926 

R.  E.  Abbott  and  wife  have  been  at  Rockford,  MN.,  attending  the  funeral  of  Mrs.  Abbott's 
brother-in-law,  C.  F.  Blegert,  who  died  on  Jan.  Ath,  after  having  been  sick  with  bronchial 
pneumonia,  with  other  complications.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Abbott  visited  his  parents  in  Minn- 
eapolis on  their  return  home. 

**********  January  21,  1926 

MRS.  H.  HERDING  CALLED  HOME 

Pioneer  of  Richland  County  for  Past  Forty-five  Tears  Passed  to  Her  Beyond 

The  many  friends  of  the  Herding  family  residing  In  Greendale  were  grieved  to  learn  of 
the  passing  of  Mrs.  Herding  at  the  family  home  on  Saturday  January  22nd,  at  4  AM. 

Deceased  had  been  In  delicate  health  for  sometime  and  the  past  two  years  was  stricken 
with  tuberculosis  of  the  bone  and  ulcers  of  the  glands.  Everything  which  medical  aid 
could  do  was  done  but  to  no  avail.  Her  loved  ones  trying  hard  to  make  her  comfortable  In 
the  hours  of  agony  and  pain. 

Mrs.  Herding  had  been  very  active  around  the  home,  until  two  years  ago,  when  she  was 
stricken  with  the  dreadful  disease  of  the  bone  and  glands,  suffering  constantly,  although 
it  was  known  for  some  time  her  condition  was  serious,  her  many  friends  hoped  that  her  life 
might  yet  be  prolonged  for  awhile. 

She  loved  life  and  it  was  hard  for  her  to  give  it  up,  but  when  the- final  summons  called 
she  was  ready  to  answer  her  Master's  call. 

Theresa  (Schweir)  Herding  was  65  years  old.   She  was  bom  in  Germany  on  Oct.  2,  1860, 
where  she  grew  to  womanhood.   She  was  united  in  marriage  to  Herbert  Herding  in  1880.  He 
preceeded  her  in  death  on  Feb.  26th,  1915  and  also  one  son  died  in  1903.  Coming  to  America 
in  1880  the  couple  resided  for  one  year  at  Wahpeton,  later  having  purchased  what  is  now 
known  as  Fairfield  Farm,  and  resided  there  for  the  past  forty  years. 

Blessed  with  kindness  and  ever  actuated  by  a  spirit  of  neighborllness ,  and  tolerance, 
she  endeared  herself  to  all  of  those  she  came  in  contact  with.  A  welcome  smile  met  every- 
one at  her  door,  to  please  every  one  was  her  aim  in  life.  Although  she  suffered  continually 
she  never  complained,  but  was  always  patient  and  cheerful,  a  loving  mother  and  devot  Christ- 
ian.  Her  passing  is  truly  mourned.  Life  will  never  be  quite  the  same  to  those  who  knew  her 
while  those  nearest  to  her  will  long  for  her  with  unutterable  longing  for  a  Mother's  advice 
and  loving  sympathy.   She  leaves  to  mourn  her  loss  eight  dear  children  with  whom  she  spent 
so  many  happy  days. 

John,  Bernard  and  Theresa  at  home,  Mrs.  B.  L.  Delaney  of  Wlllmar,  MN.,  Mrs.  E.  F.  Kraft 
of  Evansville,  IN.,  Mrs.  N.  J.  Wagner  of  Rosholt,  SD.,  Herbert  and  Anton  residing  in  Green- 
dale.   Twenty  three  grandchildren  and  a  sister,  Mrs.  Huls,  of  Sask,  Canada,  besides  a  large 
circle  of  friends.  All  of  the  children  were  present  at  the  funeral  with  the  exception  of 
Helen,  of  Wlllmar,  who  w&s  unable  to  attend  because  of  illness.  One  sister,  Mrs.  Huls,  was 

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also  unable  to  attend. 

Funeral  was  held  Tuesday  morning,  January  26th  at  10:30  AM  with  Solemn  High  Mass,  foll- 
owing a  brief  service  at  the  home.   The  njortal  remains  were  accompanied  to  St.  Philip's 
Church  under  the  escort  of  the  Christian  Mothers  Society  and  scores  of  sorrowing  neighbors 
and  friends  attended  the  service  which  were  conducted  by  Rev.  Jos.  Studnlcka,  assisted  by 
Rev.  Fr.  Wiles  and  Rev.  Fr.  Duerr. 

The  remains  were  laid  to  rest  beside  that  of  her  husband  In  the  Catholic  Cemetery  south 
of  town.  Pallbearers  were  Joseph  Bauer,  Ed.  La  Qua,  Matt  Schramm,  Jake  Eentz,  John  Roth  and 
John  Schlltz. 

The  out  of  town  relatives  who  attended  the  funeral  were,  Mrs.  Ekman,  Nick  and  Ignatus 
Renner  of  Alexandria,  MN. ;  Nick  Blonlgen  of  St. Cloud,  MN. ;  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Jos.  Blewer  of  Lld- 
gerwood  and  Mr.  B.  L.  Delaney  of  Wlllmar,  MN. 

**********  January  28,  1926 

A*  LIPOVSKY  FUNERAL  SERVICES  ON  FRIDAY 

One  of  the  largest  funerals  ever  held  In  Lldgerwood  was  that  of  Anton  Llpovsky,  prominent 
agriculturist  of  Richland  County,  who  passed  away  about  6  o'clock  Wednesday  evening,  after  an 
Illness  of  several  months. 

Mr.  Llpovsky  brought  his  family  to  the  Lldgerwood  community  In  1893  and  operated  one  of 
the  best  farms  In  the  county,  south  of  Lldgerwood.  He  was  a  breeder  of  purebreed  shorthorn 
cattle  and  Poland  China  hogs,  and  was  always  In  the  front  rank  of  the  farming  profession. 
He  was  stricken  with  paralysis  last  September.   Tuesday  of  last  week  a  second  stroke  came. 
Just  as  he  was  reported  to  be  In  an  Improved  condition  He  was  60  years  old. 

He' Is  survived  by  his  wife,  four  sons  and  two  daughters,  all  of  i^om  live  at  home  except 
the  eldest  daughter,  Mrs.  Radloff  of  Hanklnson. 

The  funeral  services  were  held  at  2  o'clock  Friday  afternoon  at  the  Bohemian  Hall  at  Lld- 
gerwood, In  charge  of  the  Masonic  Lodge  of  Lldgerwood,  of  which  Mr.  Llpovsky  was  a  member. 
He  was  also  a  member  of  the  Wahpeton  Commandry. 

The  K.  Z.  B.  J.,  Bohemian  Organization,  also  participated  in  the  services,  the  ritual 
being  read  by  Wenzel  Parisek.  Mrs.  Frank  Palsac  of  Wahpeton,  Mrs.  Goff ,  Mr.  Movius  and  Mr. 
Collins  sang  "Nearer  My  God  to  Thee"  and  "Jesus,  Lover  of  My  Soul,"  with  Miss  Fern  Bonzer 
at  the  piano.  Mrs.  Palzac  sang  a  solo,  "Abide  With  Me."  Interment  was  made  in  the  Bohemian 
Cemetery  at  Lldgerwood.        **********  ja„^^  28.  1926 

The  relatives  here  for  the  James  A.  Dwyer  funeral  were:  Wm.  Dwyer  of  Chicago,  a  cousin 
of  the  deceased;  Michael  Dwyer,  Green  Bay,  WI.,  a  cousin;  Wm.  Dwyer,  Laurette,  WI.,  cousin; 
Lawrence  Dwyer,  Reedsburg,  WI.,  nephew;  Mrs.  Smith  of  St.  Paul,  MN.,  and  Mrs.  Griffith  of 
of  Minneapolis,  sisters.  Friends  from  a  distance  were  Mrs.  Jacobson  of  St.  Paul,  and  Mrs. 
Putnam  of  Minneapolis.        **********  January  28,  1926 

F.  L.  Quimby  died  last  week  at  his  home  in  Glenwood,  MN.  Mr.  Qulmby  Is  one  of  the  three 

old  conductors  who  will  be  remembered  by  early  settlers  along  the  Soo  Line.  He  had  a  run 

through  Hanklnson  for  a  number  of  years, 

**********  February  11,  1926 

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PIONEER  WOMAN  DIES  SUNDAY  AT  CHRISTINE 

Mrs.  August  Swenson  of  near  Christine,  a  resident  of  Richland  County  for  many  years 
and  mother  of  Deputy  Sheriff  George  Swenson,  passed  away  at  5  o'clock  Sunday  morning,  Feb. 
Uth,  following  an  Illness  which  began  in  August.   In  November  she  submitted  to  an  operation 
and  returned  home  in  December.  At  her  death  she  was  53  years  and  9  months  old. 

Louisa  Anderson,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  A.  P.  Anderson,  was  bora  in  Sweden  in  the 

year  1872.  When  8  years  old  she  came  with  her  parents  to  America,  settling  on  a  farm 

miles  southeast  of  Christine,  where  she  lived  until  she  was  20  years  and  her  marriage  to 
August  Swensen  in  the  year  1892.  The  young  couple  settled  on  a  farm  a  mile  east  of  Christin. 
and  there  they  have  lived  ever  since. 

Besides  her  husband,  Mrs.  Swenson  is  survived  by  five  children;  George,  Deputy  Sheriff 

of  Richland  County;  Mable,  Mrs.  Arthur  Ness  of  Wolverton;  Myrtle,  Mrs.  Selmer of  near 

Wolverton;  Chester,  married  and  living  at  home;  and  Rudolph,  employed  in  the  Johnson 
Lumber  yard  at  Christine. 

Funeral  services  were  held  at  2  o'clock  Wednesday  from  the  Free  Evangelist  Church  at 

Wolverton,  the  ■ Carlson  officiating.   Interment  was  in  the  cemetery  about  two  miles 

of  Christine  on  the  Red  River. 

**********  February  18,  1926 

Mrs.  W.  H.  Stevens  died  at  a  Bismarck  Hospital  last  Thursday  afternoon  at  4:A0  PM,  and 
the  funeral  was  held  on  Saturday  afternoon  at  Bismarck.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Stevens  lived  in  Eank- 
inson  about  a  year,  occupying  the  Chas.  Osborne  residence,  and  Mr.  Stevens  was  employed  at 
the  Green  Motor  Co.  garage. 

Mrs.  Stevens  was  stricken  with  a  heart  attack  about  a  month  ago  and  was  taken  to  the 
Bismarck  Hospital  for  treatment. 

**********  February  18,  1926 

LOCAL  BOY  KILLED  AT  PIERRE 
ROBERT  SPRECKLES  Falls  From  New  Bridge  at  Pierre  and  Is  Killed 

The  remains  of  Robert  Spreckles,  a  Hankinson  man,  and  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Diedrlck 
Spreckles  of  this  city,  arrived  home  from  Pierre,  SD.,  on  Monday. 

Robert  was  employed  on  the  construction  crew  building  the  new  state  bridge  at  Pierre. 
Saturday  at  1:30  he  was  working  on  the  superstructure  of  the  bridge,  when  he  slipped  and 
fell  60  feet.  He  lived  until  8  PM  that  evening. 

The  funeral  was  held  Thursday  (today)  at  the  German  Evangelical  Church,  Rev.  Oberdoester 
conducting  the  sennon  in  German,  and  H.  R.  Murphy  delivering  an  address  in  English.  ' 

His  death  is  a  severe  blow  to  his  aged  parents.  He  was  a  splendid  young  man,  who  was 
rapidly  advancing  in  his  profession. 

Robert  was  a  member  of  the  American  Legion  and  the  Legion  had  charge  of  the  services, 
and  he  was  buried  with  full  military  honors. 

Robert  Spreckles  was  bora  on  August  2nd,  1895,  in  Summit  Township,  Richland  County. 
He  attended  public  schools  in  Hankinson  and  the  Science  School  at  Wahpeton.   In  May,  1917 

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he  enlisted  in  the  D.  S.  Army,  serving  on  the  Mexican  border  until  May  of  1918,  when  he 
started  for  France.  His  ship  was  torpedoed  and  he  was  returned  to  New  York,  going  to 
France  In  August,  1918,  and  serving  through  the  war,  and  re-enllstlng  after  the  war  ended. 
In  all,  he  served  6  years  In  the  U.  S,  Army. 

The  funeral  was  largely  attended  and  the  church  was  filled  with  a  beautiful  profusion 
of  flowers,  mute  tribute  of  the  grief  of  the  relatives  and  friends.  His  parents  and  bro- 
thers and  sisters  have  the  sympathy  of  the  community  in  the  death  of  this  promising  young 
man.  **********  February  25,  1926 

FUNERAL  OF  FIFTH  NURSE 
To  Die  in  St.  Joseph's  Hospital  from  Wood  Stain  Poisoning 

DICKINSON,  ND.,  Feb.  22nd While  a  coroner's  jury  late  today  sought  to  tear  aside 

the  veil  of  mystery  which  shrouds  the  St.  Joseph's  Hospital  wood  stain  gas  tragedy,  the 
fifth  victim  of  the  deadly  fumes  lost  a  valient  fight  to  live. 

But  with  the  death  of  Sister  Secundia,  the  pall  which  has  surrounded  the  institution 
for  10  days  was  believed  to  have  been  partially  lifted. 

None  of  the  patients,  workmen  employed  on  the  new  wing  of  the  building,  or  other  mem- 
bers of  the  hospital  staff  have  been  affected  by  the  poisonous  gas  which  within  a  veiek  took 
the  lives  of  five  of  the  16  sisters  connected  with  the  hospital.  Physicians  believe  that 
they  have  checked  the  epidemic. 

A  possibility  that  poisoning  resulted  from  varnish  and  enamel  used  by  the  five  sisters 
in  painting  iron  beds  in  the  hospital  has  been  advanced  as  one  theory  for  the  deaths. 

Funeral  services  for  Sister  Theocara,  fourth  to  die,  were  held  in  St,  Patrick's  Church 
this  morning.   Interment  was  made  in  the  Hillside  plot  in  the  church  cemetery  which  tomorrow 
will  show  five  newly  made  graves.   For  there  too,  after  the  last  offices  of  the  church  have 
been  rendered  to  its  dead,  the  body  of  Sister  Secundia  will  be  laid. 

The  official  Inquest  begun  Sunday  afternoon  with  the  arrival  of  Dr.  H.  M.  Banks,  dean 
of  the  School  of  Medicine,  University  of  North  Dakota,  who  conducted  a  thorough  postmortem 
over  the  body  of  Sister  Theocara  was  adjourned  until  after  Dr.  Banks  has  made  an  analysis 
of  body  fluids  and  submitted  his  report,  which  will  probably  be  within  a  week.  His  findings 
will  then  be  made  public,  local  authorities  said. 

**********  February  25,  1926 

OBITUARY  of  MRS.  HERMAN 
Who  Died  Sunday  Morning  from  an  Attack  of  Paralysis 

The  entire  community  was  shocked  when  last  Sunday  morning  the  news  began  to  circulate 
that  Mrs.  Charles  Herman  had  passed  away  shortly  after  midnight.   It  had  been  known  for 
some  time  that  she  had  been  in  failing  health,  though  no  one  suspected  that  her  end  was  so 
near.   She  had  been  partially  paralyzed  since  a  little  over  a  year  by  a  stroke  affecting 
ber  left  side,  but  the  immediate  cause  of  her  death  was  a  diseased  condition  of  the  kidneys. 
The  sympathy  of  all  goes  out  to  her  husband  who  just  two  days  before  her  death  had  returned 
from  Minneapolis  where  he  had  undergone  a  serious  operation  as  a  result  of  which  he  is  still 
in  a  very  delicate  condition. 

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Mrs.  Liermann  was  a  faithful  and  devoted  wife,  a  true  helpmate  to  her  husband,  an 
exemplary  mother  to  her  four  children,  and  a  sincere  member  of  the  Lutheran  Church, 

The  fimeral  was  conducted  Wednesday  afternoon  from  the  residence  and  the  local  Lutheran 
Church  by  Rev.  J.  P.  Klausler.  Burial  took  place  in  the  cemetery  of  St.  John's  Lutheran 
Church  of  Belford.  Pallbearers  were  Frank  Peltz,  A.  W.  Medenwaldt  ,  A.  C.  Stach,  L.  C. 
Jentz,  H.  Wipperman,  and  Carl  Flgge.   The  following  acted  as  honorary  pallbearers:  D.  Mc- 
Inwaln,  A.  J.  Ehret,  J.  Budack,  Otto  Lelm,  Frank  Budack,  Dr.  J.  Sorkness. 

Mrs.  Chas.  Liermann,  nee  Augusta  Schmidt,  was  bom  on  June  22nd,  1862,  at  Reitwein, 
Province  Brandenburg,  Germany,  being  thus  63  years,  8  months  and  6  days  old  at  the  time  of 
her  death.  She  was  baptized  In  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church  of  Reitwein,  and  confirmed 
there  on  March  25,  1877.  On  January  21,  1887,  she  was  married  in  Frankfurt  on  the  Oder  to 
Chas.  Liermann,  who  had  emigrated  to  America  in  1884,  but  returned  during  the  Christmas  Hol- 
idays of  1886  to  claim  his  bride.  Upon  their  arrival  in  America  they  made  their  home  on  a 
farm  at  Mantador,  until  1905,  when  Mr.  Liermann  engaged  In  the  general  mercantile  business 
in  Mantador.   In  September,  1912,  they  moved  to  Hanklnson  and  have  been  residents  of  our  city 
since  that  date. 

Four  children  were  bom  to  the  couple:  Louise,  Clara,  now  Mrs.  Herman  Freick,  Arthur 
and  William.   Besides  the  children  and  her  husband,  she  is  survived  by  one  grandchild,  one 
brother  in  Los  Angeles,  CA.,  and  one  brother  still  in  Germany. 

**********  March  4,  1926 

PIERRE  PAPER  TELLS  of  DEATH  of  ROBERT  SPRECKLES 

A  third  man  has  lost  his  life  in  the  construction  of  the  state  highway  bridge,  being 
erected  over  the  Missouri  River.  Robert  Spreckles,  for  several  years  a  resident  of  Pierre, 
died  at  St.  Mary's  Hospital  on  Saturday  evening  at  about  7  PM  after  a  fall  from  the  false 
V7ork  about  4  o'clock  Saturday  afternoon.   Death  was  due  to  internal  injuries  which  the  man 
received  in  addition  to  a  broken  arm  and  left  leg. 

The  accident  that  caused  the  death  of  Mr.  Spreckles  happened  while  he  was  at  work  as  a 
bridge  carpenter  assisting  in  removing  the  false  work  from  under  one  of  the  completed  spans. 
VJorklng  up  on  the  wooden  section  of  the  false  work,  Spreckles  in  some  manner  not  ascertain- 
able, lost  his  balance  while  loosening  a  bolt  on  the  sub-structure  and  fell  fifty  feet  to 
the  ice  beneath.  He  was  rushed  to  the  hospital  and  for  a  time  it  was  believed  he  was  not 
fatally  hurt,  that  the  broken  limbs  were  probably  the  most  serious  injuries  received,  but 
later  appearances  of  internal  Injuries  developed  and  he  died  about  7  o'clock. 

For  some  time  Spreckles  worked  with  the  Home  Builders  but  went  to  work  on  the  bride  when 
the  company  that  put  in  the  sub-structure  began  operations  and  then  continued  with  the  Lake- 
side Company,  which  is  building  the  super  structure.  He  is  well  known  in  Pierre  and  was  a 
close  friend  of  Arthur  Beemlsh  of  Omaha  who  was  killed  in  a  fall  from  the  bridge  late  in 
January. 

Spreckles  was  thirty  years  and  six  months  and  18  days  old  and  came  here  from  Hanklnson, 
ND.,  where  he  has  a  father,  mother,  brother  and  sister,  and  one  sister  residing  in  the  state 


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of  Washington.  He  was  a  musician  and  played  the  marimba  in  the  Grand  Theatre  Orchesta  at 
one  time.  He  was  a  veteran  of  the  World  War  and  was  a  member  of  Pierre  Post  No.  8,  American 
Legion,  at  the  time  of  his  death. 

Sunday  afternoon  services  were  held  at  the  Lloyd  Geesey  Undertaking  Parlors  and  the  body 
was  shipped  to  Hanklnson,  accompanied  by  one  of  the  men  from  the  Lakeside  Company.   Inter- 
ment was  made  at  Hanklnson.     ....PIERRE  DAILY  DAKOTAN 

**********  March  4,  1926 

Mrs.  Howard  Leathart  of  Falrmoimt  died  Monday,  her  death  being  caused  by  a  tumor.  Mrs. 
Leathart  is  a  sister-in-law  of  Mrs.  M.  White  of  Hanklnson.  Her  death  came  quite  suddenly 
as  last  week  she  was  reported  recovering  very  rapidly  from  a  recent  Illness  of  three  weeks 
duration.  **********  March  4,  1926 

CARD  OF  THAKKS 
We  desire  to  extend  our  heartfelt  thanks  to  the  Legion  boys,  and  all  the  rest  of  the 
friends  and  neighbors  for  their  comfort  and  assistance,  during  our  recent  bereavement.... 
the  death  of  our  son  and  brother,  Robert  Spreckles. 

We  also  wish  to  extend  thanks  for  the  beauriful  floral  offerings  and  the  comforing  music 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  D.  Spreckles 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Wm.  Dumke,  Jr. 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Karl  Bladow 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Chas.  Spreckles 
**********  March  4,  1926 

GREAT  BEND Mrs.  Wm.  Marks  was  bom  on  January  3rd,  1858  in  Pommem  Germany  and  was 

married  to  William  Marks  in  1883.   They  Immigrated  to  this  country  in  1892,  coming  direct 
to  Great  Bend,  where  she  spent  the  rest  of  her  life.   Six  children  were  bom  to  them,  of 
whom  four  survive:  Robert,  their  only  son  and  three  daughters,  Mrs.  Henry  Boelke,  residing 
in  Great  Bend  and  Mrs.  Wm.  Eckes  and  Mrs.  Ole  Olson  of  Wahpeton.   She  died  at  her  home  Fri- 
day morning,  Feb.  19th,  death  was  due  to  asthma  and  complications.  Funeral  services  were 
held  In  the  Lutheran  Church  Sunday  afternoon,  the  Pastor,  Rev.  T.  Elnck,  officiating.  The 
whole  community  extends  their  sympathy  to  the  bereaved  family. 

**********  March  11,  1926 

MRS.  HOFFMAN'S  NIECE  KILLED 
Husband  Shoots  Wife  and  Then  Himself,  Both  Die 
WINDOM,  MN.,  March  20th. . . .Windom's  first  shooting  tragedy  took  its  second  victim  here  Fri- 
day in  the  death  of  Fred  Rogness,  18  hours  after  he  had  shot  and  killed  his  wife,  and  then 
turned  the  gun  on  himself. 

Rogness  expressed  a  desire  to  die  as  he  lay  critically  ill  from  his  wounds  and  up  to  his 
death  showed  no  remorse.   He  also  expressed  a  wish  that  he  had  killed  his  wife's  mother  and 
the  sheriff. 

The  shooting  occurred  in  the  little  millinery  shop  operated  by  Mrs.  Rogness,  in  the 

presence  of  the  Sheriff  and  Rogness'  7  year  old  daughter  who  lay  sick  on  a  cot. 

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Rogness  shot  so  rapidly  that  Sheriff  Olie  G.  Peterson,  who  waited  behind  a  partition  witt 
with  a  warrant  for  Rogness'  arrest  was  unable  to  interfere. 

"I  hate  you.   I  hate  you.  You  killed  my  mama,"  screamed  the  girl.  Sheriff  Peterson  said. 
"No  dearie,  It  was  all  for  the  best,  I  love  you.  You  don't  understand."  Rogness  replied. 

Mrs.  Rogness  had  instituted  divorce  proceedings  and  Rogness,  who  Is  a  traveling  man,  is 
said  to  have  threatened  her  life.   Sheriff  Peterson  had  been  notified  that  Rogness  was  in 
town  and  went  to  the  millinery  shop  with  a  warrant  for  the  man's  arrest. 

The  sheriff  said  he  heard  them  quarreling  as  he  crouched  behind  a  low  partition  between 
himself  and  the  two.  Then  he  saw  the  man  make  a  quick  move  and  the  sheriff  drew  his  gun. 
Before  he  could  reach  Rogness,  the  shooting  was  over  and  Mrs.  Rogness  had  been  shot  twice. 

Before  Mrs.  Rogness  married,  her  name  was  Mabel  Lindsay,  formerly  living  at  Hanklnson, 
being  a  niece  of  Mrs.  B.  C.  Hoffman  of  this  city.  She  and  her  mother  conducted  a  millinery 
shop  at  Fairmotint  for  a  number  of  years. 

**********  March  25,  1926 

LnXJERWOOD  BOY  TO  HANG 
Convicted  of  Murder  in  Idaho.  Formerly  of  Lldgerwood 

A  North  Dakota  boy,  Lee  Foyte,  formerly  of  Lldgerwood  and  Valley  City,  will  be  executed 
on  May  18th  for  the  murder  of  James  Montgomery,  a  Herrlck,  Idaho  rancher,  according  to  Assoc- 
iated Press  dispatches  to  The  Forum. 

The  sentence  was  passed  in  Wallace,  Idaho,  by  Judge  A.  H.  Featherstone,  in  accordance 
with  the  penalty  imposed  by  a  jury  in  the  district  court  which  found  Foyte  guilty. 

Foyte,  according  to  Sheriff  James  Kelly,  Barnes  County,  who  had  him  in  under  his  care 
for  30  days  some  time  ago  after  he  had  been  found  guilty  of  setting  fire  to  a  strawstack,  is 
below  normal,  mentally. 

A  brother  of  Foyte  was  for  some  time  an  inmate  of  the  institute  for  feebleminded  at  Graf- 
ton, according  to  the  records  of  L.  S.  B.  Ritchie,  state's  attorney  of  Barnes  County.   In 
Barnes  County,  Foyte  was  twice  under  arrest.  The  first  Instance  was  that  for  which  he  served 
the  30  day  term.  Later  he  was  arrested  on  a  charge  of  carrying  concealed  weapons,  but  was 
never  brought  to  trial. 

The  records  at  Valley  City  show  that  Foyte's  mother  resided  at  Lldgerwood,  ND.,  for 
several  years,  and  that  she  now  resides  at  International  Falls.   Inquiry  at  Lldgerwood  deve- 
loped no  Information  concerning  the  family. 

**********  March  25,  1926 

NEW  EFFINGTON  RECORD. ..  .Word  was  received  here  last  week  of  the  sudden  death  of  Mrs.  George 
E.  Anderson,  a  daughter-in-law  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ben  Anderson,  at  her  home  near  Neward,  IL. 
Her  death  occurred  Thursday,  March  Ath,  after  a  very  short  Illness  from  pneumonia. 

**********  March  25,  1926 

Mrs.  C.  A.  Tannis,  sister  of  Mrs.  Jack  Robinson,  who  was  called  here  by  the  death  of  her 
brother,  Albert  Karls,  left  Tuesday  for  her  home  at  Ambrose,  ND. 

**********  March  25,  1926 

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OBITUARY  of  ALBERT  KARLS 

Albert  Karls  was  bom  in  Veblen,  SD.,  in  1902.   Here  he  spent  his  boyhood  until  the 
family  was  broken  up  by  marriage  and  death,  and  the  few  years  before  his  entrance  to  the 
army,  was  spent  in  part  with  his  relatives,  making  his  home  during  a  part  of  the  time  with 
his  sister  in  Hanklnson,  Mrs.  Jack  Robinson. 

Albert  enlisted  in  the  army  when  he  was  17  years  and  6  months  old.  Ee  was  first  sta- 
tioned at  Denver,  then  California,  the  Philippines  and  Hawaii.  It  was  at  Fort  Kamehameha. 
Hawaii,  where  he  won  his  sharp-shooter's  medal  on  the  rifel  range  in  November  of  1923. 

Mr.  Karls  was  promoted  to  corporal  and  later  sergeant,  which  rank  he  held  at  death. 
Being  musical  he  joined  the  55th  Coast  Service  Band  and  before  he  became  ill,  was  assistant 
leader  in  Hawaii.  About  a  year  ago  he  was  transferred  to  Denver,  CO.,  and  he  was  at  Denver 
when  death  mustered  him  out  of  the  service  on  Tuesday.  March  16th.   In  May  of  1926  Mr.  Karl's 
service  record  would  have  been  six  years. 

The  remains  were  shipped  to  Hankinson  and  the  funeral  was  held  in  the  St.  Phillip's 
Church  Saturday  at  10  AM..  Rev.  Fr.  Studnicka  conducting  the  service.   The  burial  services 
were  in  charge  of  the  American  Legion. 

The  relatives  and  friends  at  the  death  of  this  young  man  are:  His  mother.  Mrs.  V.  Karls. 
brother,  Pete  of  Oak  Point,  WA. ,  brother,  Lawrence  of  Portland,  OR.,  brothers,  Joe  and  George 
of  Black  Duck,  MN.,  sisters:  Mrs.  E.  A.  Tannis.  Ambrose,  ND. ;  Mrs.  John  Bostrom,  Fairmount, 
ND.;  Jdrs.  Jack  Robinson,  Hankinson. 

Those  relatives  and  friends  who  attended  the  funeral  from  out  of  the  city  were:  Mrs. 
Sherman  Fraze  and  Mrs.  Inga  Karls.  Breckenridge,  MN.;  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Cliff  Berglund,  Fairmount; 
Misses  Lottie  and  Verona  Felton,  Fairmount;  Mrs.  E.  A.  Tannis,  Ambrose;  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John 
Bostrom,  Fairmount.  **********  ^^^1^  25,  1926 


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MRS.  ALBERT  BOHN  DIED  SUDDENLY 
Old  Resident  of  Great  Bend.   Funeral  to  Be  Held  Saturday 

Mrs.  Albert  Bohn,  living  at  Great  Bend,  died  very  suddenly  Tuesday  at  2:30  PH  of  heart 
affliction.   She  had  been  111  several  weeks  ago  but  her  condition  was  improving  and  the  death 
came  as  a  severe  shock  to  the  relatives  and  friends. 

The  funeral  will  be  held  Saturday  afternoon  at  Great  Bend,  Rev.  Elnck  conducting  the 
services . 

The  deceased  was  bom  on  Dec.  1st,  1857  at  Dammerfltz,  Krays  Nougart,  Ponanem,  Germany, 
emigrating  to  America  on  May  24,  1872,  living  for  two  years  In  Iron  Ridge,  Dodge  County, 
WI.   In  April  of  1874,  she  was  married  to  Albert  Bohn,  and  they  moved  to  North  Dakota,  mak- 
ing this  community  their  home  since.   Twelve  children  were  bom  to  this  union,  four  having 
died  in  Infancy:  and  28  grandchildren.   The  children  living:  Mrs.  W.  J.  King  and  Mrs.  Herman 
Vomer  of  Minneapolis;  Mrs.  Hugo  Mitchell  of  Washington  state;  Mrs.  Grlepentrog  and  Mrs.  Wal- 
ter Bellng  of  Great  Bend;  and  Herman,  George  and  Oscar  Bohn  of  Great  Bend. 

Mr.  Albert  Bohn  preceded  her  in  death  about  five  years  ago.   She  also  has  a  brother 
August  Hoefs  of  Hanklnson;  sister,  Mrs.  August  Bladow  of  Hankinson  and  a  brother,  Ferdinand 
Hoefs  of  Portland,  OR.   It  is  expected  that  all  the  relatives  will  be  here  to  attend  the 
funeral . 

The  death  of  this  estimable  lady  will  be  deeply  mourned  by  the  relatives  and  a  large  cir- 
cle of  friends.  **********  April  1,  1926 

TRUE  STORY  of  MURDER  CASE 
Wlndom  Paper  Tells  of  Murder  of  Mrs.  Mabel  Rogness 

The  Globe  is  indebted  to  D.  L.  Kieth,  publisher  of  the  Cottonwood  County  Citizen  of  Wln- 
dom, MN.,  for  the  following  story  of  the  murder  of  Mrs.  Mabel  Rogness,  formerly  of  Wahpeton 
and  Falrmount,  which  was  told  briefly  in  the  Globe  of  Tuesday. 

The  first  murder  in  the  history  of  Windom  took  place  on  Thursday  afternoon  of  last  week, 
shortly  before  four  o'clock  when  Fred  Rogness  shot  and  killed  his  wife,  Mable  Rogness,  and 
then  turned  the  gun  on  himself.  He  lived  until  7  o'clock  in  the  morning. 

Mrs.  Rogness  and  her  mother,  Mrs.  Bertha  Rosenberry,  came  to  Windom  over  a  year  ago  and 
opened  a  milliner  shop,  buying  the  business  run  by  Mrs.  Gus  Antonsen.  During  the  time  that 
they  have  lived  in  Windom,  Rogness  has  been  here  only  a  few  times.  He  was  a  salesman  travel- 
ing for  the  Lee  Ach  Millinery  Company  of  Cincinnati,  OH.  He  is  said  to  have  threatened  his 
wife  on  these  occasional  visits  and  last  October  a  warrant  was  issued  for  his  arrest,  it  be- 
ing the  intention  to  place  him  under  bonds  to  keep  the  peace.   In  the  meantime  an  action  for 
divorce  was  started  by  Mrs.  Rogness. 

Rogness  was  in  Calif omla  for  some  time  and  just  before  leaving  he  wrote  his  wife  a  lettei 
asking  her  to  withdraw  her  action  for  divorce  and  to  become  reconciled  with  him.   Shortly 
following  the  receipt  of  this  letter  the  man  himself  appeared  in  Windom.  He  had  taken  the 
train  only  as  far  as  Heron  Lake  where  he  secured  Walter  Freer  to  drive  him  to  Windom. 

HAD  NO  WARNING 

The  slain  woman  and  her  mother  were  busy  in  the  little  millinery  shop  all  unconscious 

105. 


of  the  impending  tragedy.   Suddenly  Rogness  appeared  and  beckoned  his  wife  to  the  back  of 
the  shop  to  talk  with  her.   Fearing  that  there  might  be  violence,  Mrs,  Rosenberry  asked 
Mrs.  Mllo  Nelson,  who  was  In  the  shop  at  the  tiioe,  to  ask  the  sheriff  to  step  over  at  once. 

Sheriff  Peterson  came  over  immediately  and  asked  Mrs.  Rosenberry  where  Rogness  was. 
Be  was  directed  to  the  back  room  of  the  shop.   There  are  In  fact  two  back  rooms  and  the 
Sheriff  met  Rogness  in  the  middle  of  the  first  room.  Mrs.  Rogness  sat  in  the  next  room  on  a 
cot  and  the  little  daughter,  Lorraine,  nine  years  old,  lay  on  a  cot  in  the  first  room.   Rog- 
ness had  removed  his  hat  but  still  wore  his  overcoat. 

He  replied  pleasantly  to  the  sheriff's  greeting,  and  the  sheriff  said,  "I  suppose  you 
know  I  have  a  warrant  for  you.  Get  your  hat  and  come  with  me."  "All  right,"  said  Rogness, 
'Valt  till  I  get  my  hat."  With  that  he  started  for  the  door  of  the  room  where  his  wife  was 
and  the  sheriff  followed  him.   Just  as  Sheriff  Peterson  reached  the  door  of  the  room,  however 
Rogness  suddenly  drew  a  Savage  32  calibre  automatic  from  his  overcoat  pocket.  Sheriff  Peter- 
son supposed  that  his  hour  had  come  as  the  gunman  had  him  covered  but  he  suddenly  turned 
quickly  and  as  the  sheriff  drew  his  own  gun  Rogness  fired  point  blank  at  his  wife  who  was 
sitting  on  the  cot  and  then  in  a  flash  turned  the  weapon  on  himself,  firing  twice.  He  drop- 
ped quickly  and  the  deadly  automatic  skidded  across  the  floor.  Mrs.  Rogness  did  not  fall 
when  shot.   She  remained  in  an  upright  posture  although  the  pallor  of  death  was  creeping  ove: 
her  face.  She  did  not  utter  a  sound. 

MURDERER  TALKED  CONSTANTLY 

The  murderer  talked  constantly  following  the  tragedy.  His  little  sick  nine  year  old 
daughter,  Lorraine,  lay  sick  on  a  cot  in  the  adjoining  room  and  through  the  door  she  had 
seen  it  all. 

"I  hate  you.   I  hate  you.  You  killed  my  mamma,"  she  shrieked  at  the  man  who  lay  help- 
less on  the  floor. 

"No  dear,  I  love  you.  You  don't  understand,  but  you  will  some  day.   It  was  all  for  the 
best,"  protested  Rogness.   "Take  my  daddy  and  lock  ^^^n  up."  she  cried  to  the  sheriff.  Little 
Lorraine  will  doubtless  carry  to  her  grave  the  terrible  picture  of  the  tragedy.   She  cried 
so  much  over  it  that  for  a  time  she  was  in  a  very  serious  condition.  Mrs.  Rosenberry,  who 
came  running  from  the  front  room  when  the  shots  were  fired,  tried  to  bear  up  bravely  but  the 

shock  was  almost  too  much  for  her WAHPETON  GLOBE.... 

**********  April  1,  1926 

P.  W.  GUNDERSON,  DWIGHT,  SHOOTS  SELF  FRIDAY 

Dwlght  community  was  shocked  Friday  at  word  that  Peter  Melvin  Gunderson,  35,  son  of  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Peter  G.  Aas,  had  killed  himself  by  firing  a  32  calibre  bullet  through  his  head. 

Mr.  Gunderson' 8  motive  in  commltlng  suicide  is  unknown.  He  was  in  good  health  and  was 
well-to-do.  He  was  an  unusually  active  man  mentally,  was  interested  in  politics,  and  did 
much  reading.  He  was  a  bachelor. 

The  act  was  premeditated.  Mr.  Gunderson,  who  changed  his  name  frogi  Aas,  telegraphed 
his  brother  George  in  Minneapolis  to  come  out  to  the  farm,  where  Gunderson  lived  with  his 

parents. 

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The  brother  currived  at  the  farm  and  was  shown  about  by  Gunderson,  told  many  things 
about  the  operation  of  the  farm,  shown  the  seed,  etc.,  with  the  remairk  that  he  had  better 
get  acquainted  with  the  mamagement  of  the  place  as  he  (Gunderson)  might  not  live  very  long. 
Mr.  Gunderson  had  a  good  bank  account  in  a  local  bank  and  before  his  death,  wrote  out  checks 
for  the  money,  payable  to  his  peirents.  When  he  had  finished  showing  his  brother  the  feirm 
he  stepped  into  a  shed  at  the  rear  of  the  house  and   fired  a  32  calibre  bullet  into  his 
temple,  dying  instantly. 

The  GLOBE  is  unable,  at  this  time,  to  publish  the  details  of  Mr.  Gunderson's  life.  He 
was  35  years  and  2  months  old,  was  a  fine,  progressive  farmer  and  ein  enemy  of  the  Nonpaurt- 
isan  League.  His  death  is  a  great  shock  to  his  aged  parents,  who  have  the  sympathy  of  the 
community.  Funeral  services  were  conducted  Monday  afternoon.   . . .WAHPETON  GLOBE.... 

**********  April  1,  1926 

DEATH  of  MES.  R.  TESDELL 
Mrs.  Rufus  Tesdell  Dies  Friday  Morning 
Mrs.  Rufus  Tesdell  (Catherine  Reinke)  died  early  Friday  morning,  March  26th,  at  the  home 
of  her  mother,  Mrs.  Michael  Ginsbach,  near  Great  Bend.  Death  came  about  two  weeks  after 
the  birth  of  a  son  and  resulted  from  poisoning  due  to  a  failure  of  the  liver.  Mrs.  Tesdell 
was  27  years  old. 

Funeral  services  were  held  on  Monday  morning  at  10  o'clock  from  St.  Philip's  Church, 
Hankinson.  Rev.  Father  Joseph  Studnicka  officiated  at  Requeim  Mass.  The  casket  was  buried 
in  flowers  and  friends  filled  St.  Philip's  Church  for  the  last  rites,  beautiful  and  impress- 
ive ,-ending  with  the  singing  of  "Lead  Kindly  Light"  as  a  recessional  by  Mrs.  Ryan.   Pall- 
bearers were  Mrs.  Tesdell 's  six  brothers.  Burial  was  in  St.  Philip's  Cemetery. 

She  was  bom  on  the  family  homestead  near  Great  Bend  on  March  20,  1899,  and  had  lived 
there  most  of  her  life,  attending  school  at  Hankinson.  She  was  a  very  popular  young  lady 
emd  well  known  in  Wahpeton  and  in  many  parts  of  the  county. 

Mrs.  Tesdell  was  a  young  woman  of  splendid  chciracter  and  much  charm  whose  friends  num- 
bered all  who  knew  her.  She  was  well  known  in  both  Wahpeton  and  Breckenridge ,  where  she 
often  visited  and  vrtiere  she  was  universally  respected.  Her  death  Is  the  first  in  a  family 
of  12  children,  one  of  the  most  respected  in  Richland  County,  where  her  mother  was  a  pion- 
eer of  the  "TO's.  Sympathy  for  the  bereaved  relatives  is  general  and  sincere. 

Mrs.  Tesdell  leaves  her  husband;  infant  son;  mother;  step-father;  six  brothers,  Joseph 
R.  Reinke  of  Wahpeton;  Matthew  Reinke  of  Mooreton  Township;  Edward,  Arnold,  Raymond  and 
Leonard,  living  at  home;  five  sisters,  Mrs.  J.  M.  (Elizabeth)  O'Donnel  of  Glencoe ,  MN., 
Miss  Elsie  Reinke  of  Mitchell,  NB.,  and  Mildred,  Helen  and  Regina  at  home. 

A  number  of  relatives  from  out  of  town  attended  the  funeral  services.  Among  them  were: 
Mrs.  Theodore  Kahellek,  an  aunt  of  Kenmare;  Mrs.  Andrew  Corprue,  an  aunt  of  Breckenridge; 
Thomas  Manikowske,  an  uncle  of  Mooreton;  and  Theodore  and  Joe  Manikowski,  uncles,  of  Breck- 
enridge; Mr.  and  Mrs.  M.  J.  O'Donnell  of  Glencoe,  MN. 

News  of  her  death  and  the  attendant  sad  circumstances  deeply  touched  friends  of  the  fine 

107. 


family  of  vhich  she  was  a  member,  in  all  parts  of  Richland  County.   They  have  the  heartfelt 

syii5>athy  of  all  who  know  them  In  their  sorrow RICHLAND  COUKTY  FARMER.... 

**********  April  1,  1926 

FAIRMOUNT  NEWS Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Bostrom,  Verona  Felton,  and  Mr,  and  Mrs.  Cliff 

Berglund  attended  the  funeral  of  Mrs.  Bostrom 's  brother  at  Hanklnson  on  Saturday. 

FAIRMODNT  NEWS George  Kuler  and  wife  and  youngest  daughter  went  to  Fergus  Falls 

Saturday  to  attend  the  funeral  of  his  nephew  which  was  held  Sunday,  They  returned  home  on 
Monday  evening.  **********  April  1,  1926 

MRS.  AUGUST  GROHNKE  DIES 

Mrs.  Augxist  Grohnke,  one  of  Richland  County's  earliest  residents  and  for  many  years  a 
citizen  of  Hanklnson,  died  Thursday  morning  at  4  AM  at  her  home  on  the  north  side  after  an 
illness  of  a  week  with  pneumonia.  Mrs.  Grohnke  was  82  years  old  and  her  age  made  It  imposs- 
ible for  her  to  rally  from  the  attack. 

Mrs.  Grohnke  was  bom  in  Germany.   Coming  to  Richland  County  direct  from  Germany  45  years 
ago,  settling  on  a  claim  3  miles  south  of  Hanklnson.  The  trials  and  tribulations  incident  tc 
pioneer  life  were  her  lot.  About  30  years  ago  Mr.  Grohnke  died,  and  later  the  family  moved 
to  Hanklnson.  The  children  are  Albert,  Robert,  August,  Rudolph,  John,  Mrs.  John  Rathgerber 
and  Mrs.  Otto  Maursell,  all  living  in  this  community,  but  Rudolph,  who  is  a  resident  of  Mich. 

The  funeral  will  be  held  in  the  German  Evangelical  Church  on  Sunday  afternoon,  April  lltl 
Rev.  Oberdoester  conducting  the  service. 

Thus  do  all  the  pioneers,  who  contributed  to  the  growth  and  advancement  of  our  community, 
answer  the  call,  one  by  one,  until  soon,  they  will  have  all  passed  to  their  final  home. 

**********  April  8,  1926 

OBITUARY 

William  August  Mitchell,  was  bom  Dec.  4th,  1870  In  Germany  and  died  on  March  31st, 
1926  at  Dr.  Klines'  Sanitarium  at  Anoka,  MN. 

He  came  to  this  country  with  his  parents  when  he  was  two  years  old  and  settled  near  Dun- 
dee, IL.,  where  he  grew  to  manhood.  He  moved  to  Slayton,  MN.,  and  in  the  year  1900  he  moved 
to  North  Dakota,  settled  near  Sonora,  Richland  County,  which  has  continued  to  be  his  home. 

On  February  25th,  1903,  he  was  married  to  Marie  Albright,  and  to  this  union  three  child- 
ren were  bom:  Raymond,  Leroy  and  Myrtle,  all  of  whom,  with  the  widow  and  mother,  survive 
to  mourn  his  loss.  The  deceased  also  leaves  one  sister,  Mrs.  Dudden  who  lives  in  Colorado- 
He  was  well  known  and  respected  by  all  and  leaves  a  large  circle  of  friends. 

Funeral  services  were  held  Easter  Sunday  at  the  Congregational  Church,  Hanklnson,  NC. 
in  charge  of  the  Rev.  G.  R.  McKelth.   The  church  was  filled  to  its  capacity  by  friends  and 
neighbors  besides  many  town  people  who  had  known  the  deceased.  His  passing  was  a  shock  to 
the  relatives  and  friends  who  thus  gathered  around  the  family  to  show  their  sympathy  in  this 
trying  hour  of  bereavement.   The  service  hums  were  "Beautiful  Isle  of  Somewhere,"  "Jesus 
Saviour  Pilot  Me"  and  "Abide  with  Me,"  sung  by  a  quartette  composed  of  Mrs.  Geo.  Schuett, 
Mrs.  R.  Bellin,  Miss  C.  Jones  and  Miss  D.  Lea,  with  Mrs.  John  Wickman  at  the  piano.  The 

108. 


body  was  laid  to  rest  In  the  Hankinson  Cemetery. 

**********  April  8,  1926 

MRS.  HEBMAK  BOHN  DIED  AT  GREAT  BEND 
Mrs.  Herman  Bohn,  Richland  County  pioneer  of  the  70*8  died  at  her  home  In  Great  Bend 
Tuesday  of  pneumonia.  She  was  71  years  old. 

Ftmeral  services  were  held  at  2  PM  Friday  from  the  Lutheran  Church  In  Great  Bend,  Rev. 
Mr.  Hlnck,  pastor  In  charge. 

Mrs.  Bohn  was  bom  In  Germany.   She  came  to  Richland  County  more  than  50  years  ago  and 
had  ever  since  lived  In  the  Great  Bend  vicinity.   She  was  a  devout  Christina  and  typical  of 
that  fine  type  of  German  pioneers  and  prairie  mothers,  who  had  no  small  part  In  developing 
the  Richland  County  of  today.  Many  old  friends  will  earn  of  her  death  with  sorrow. 

She  was  the  mother  of  W.  C.  Bohn,  Mrs.  Rudolph  Golnlck,  Mrs.  August  Schultze  and  Mrs. 
Herman  Fenske.  Many  old  friends  from  all  parts  of  the  county  attended  the  fimeral  services 
on  Friday.  **********  April  15,  1926 

OBITUARY 
Magdalina  Raht  Hangel  was  bom  in  Dettlngen,  Wirtenberg,  Germany,  on  Oct.  26th,  1848. 
She  was  married  to  George  Hangel  and  came  to  America  in  the  year  of  1883.  They  lived  in 
Illinois,  later  moving  to  North  Dakota  and  then  to  Minnesota.  Since  last  Augxist  she  had  made 
her  home  with  her  son-in-law,  Frank  Hohenstein  at  Mantador.   About  two  veeks  ago  she  was 
taken  sick  with  the  flu,  which  caused  her  death  on  Saturday  the  10th  of  ^ril.  At  the  time 
of  her  death  she  was  77  years,  5  months  and  14  days  old. 

She  leaves  to  mourn  her  death  6  children,  3  step-children,  36  grandchildren,  and  9  great- 
grandchildren. Her  husband  and  four  children  proceeded  her  in  death  a  few  years  ago. 

Friends  and  relatives  gathered  at  the  home  of  Frank  Hohenstein,  where  a  brief  service 
was  held  by  Rev.  Cordts  Sunday  afternoon.  The  remains  were  shipped  to  McGrath,  MN. ,  her 
home  town,  from  Mantador.   The  funeral  was  held  Wednesday  afternoon  in  McGrath. 

I  fall  asleep  in  Jesus  wounds.  There  pardon  for  my  sins  abounds: 
Yes,  Jesus'  blood  and  righteousness.  My  jewels  are,  my  glorious  dress. 
Wherein  before  my  God  I  stand.  When  I  shall  reach  the  heavenly  land. 
With  Peace  and  Joy,  I  now  depart,  God's  child  I  am  with  all  my  heart; 
I  thank  thee,  death,  thou  leadest  me.  To  that  true  life  where  I  would  be. 
So  cleansed  by  Christ  I  fear  not  death.  Lord  Jesus,  strengthen  Thou  my  fai 
**********  April  15,  1926 

FRANK  HELEY  FUNERAL  TUESDAY 
One  of  the  Early  Settlers  in  Richland  County  and  Hankinson 
Frank  C.  Heley,  one  of  Richland  County's  pioneers,  who  was  actively  identified  in  the 
growth  and  settlement  of  this  last  frontier  on  the  American  continent,  died  April  15th  at 
St.  Joseph's  Hospital,  Hot  Springs,  AR. ,  after  a  long  illness  of  cancer  of  the  liver. 

The  remains  were  shipped  to  Lidgervood,  ND.,  the  funeral  being  held  on  Tuesday  afternoon 
Old  time  friends  of  the  deceased  and  relatives,  from  all  parts  of  the  county,  attended  to 

109. 


pay  their  last  respects  to  a  man  noted  for  his  ability  to  make  warm  friendships  by  his 
outstanding  qualities  of  honesty  and  uprightness.   He  was  a  man  In  all  walks  of  life... 
and  this  quality,  alone.  Is  rare  In  these  days  of  self-interest. 

Frank  C.  Heley  was  bom  at  Spellvllle,  lA  on  Feb.  24th,  1864.  He  came  to  this  state 
in  the  early  days  and  aided  In  the  carving  of  an  empire  from  the  Great  American  Desert. 

He  came  to  Banklnson  from  Lldgervood  In  the  spring  of  1897.  He  had  lived  for  years 
In  Lldgerwood  and  vicinity,  and  had  many  relatives  In  that  neighborhood.  Including  brothers 
and  sisters. 

He  came  to  Hankinson  to  work  for  John  R.  Jones,  and  remained  with  him  for  several  years, 
until  elected  to  the  office  of  sheriff  of  this  county  In  1910.  In  the  meantime  holding 
down  the  job  of  City  Marshal  In  addition  to  his  rcgtilar  work. 

After  serving  a  term  as  sheriff,  he  went  to  Hot  Springs,  Arkansas,  15  years  ago,  on 
account  of  111  health,  and  has  made  his  home  there  ever  since.  He  spent  the  summer  of  1922 
In  Banklnson,  acting  as  night  watchman.  He  left  three  sons  and  two  daughters,  W.  A.  Heley 
of  Fergus  Falls,  MN.,  Archie  Heley  of  New  Efflngton,  SD.,  Mrs.  Roy  Ireland  of  Grand  Forks, 
KD.,  Mrs.  0.  P.  Peterson  of  Detroit,  MI.,  and  Arthur  Stafford  of  Agnew,  CA. 

**********  April  22,  1926 

OBITUARY 

Mrs.  Elizabeth  Bemdt,  nee  Hoeft,  beloved  wife  of  Mr.  Reuben  BemdC  was  bom  in  Branden- 
burg Township,  Richland  County,  ND.,  on  November  30th,  1895,  and  died  near  Great  Bend  on 
April  16th,  1926  at  the  age  of  30  years,  4  months  and  16  days,  from  pneumonia. 

She  leaves  to  mourn  her  death,  her  husband,  Reuben  Bemdt,  4  small  children,  Donald 
7  years,  Marlys  4  years,  Allen  2  and  the  baby  Elizabeth  a  week  old;  her  aged  parents,  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Julius  Hoeft,  five  sisters,  Mrs.  Joseph  Hoffman,  Mooreton,  ND.,  Mrs.  A.  F.  Cook, 
Breckenridge,  MN.,  Mrs.  Edgar  Swears  of  Seattle,  WA. ,  Mrs.  Albert  Graves  of  Chicago  and 
Mrs.  William  Bnnmnent  of  Casper,  WY.  Four  brothers,  W.  C.  Hoeft  of  Fergus  Falls,  Arthur, 
Herbert  and  Marvin  Hoeft  at  home  and  many  other  relatives  and  friends. 

The  fimeral  services  were  held  on  Monday  afternoon  at  the  Evangelical  Church  of  which 
she  was  a  consistent  and  honored  member,  the  pastor  Rev.  Emil  Mueller  officiating. 

The  large  number  of  relatives  and  friends  from  near  and  far  were  an  eloquent  tribute 
and  showed  that  she  was  held  in  the  highest  esteem. 

The  sympathy  of  the  church  and  the  whole  community  goes  out  to  the  bereaved  family  in 
their  great  sorrow;  may  God  abundantly  comfort  their  hearts. 

**********  April  22,  1926 

A.  C.  BRUESKE'S  BROTHER  DEAD 

Mrs.  A.  C.  Brueske  was  in  the  News  office  Thursday,  asking  our  aid  in  locating  her  hus- 
band. Monday  he  left  with  a  stove  peddler  to  canvass  the  country  south  of  Hankinson,  not 
expecting  to  return  until  Saturday.  Yesterday  Mrs.  Brueske  received  a  telegram  announcing 
the  death  of  his  brother,  Emil,  at  Alexandria,  MN.,  the  funeral  to  be  held  this  Sunday. 

Since  the  arrival  of  the  telegram  she  has  been  frantically  trying  to  get  in  touch  with 

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her  husband  on  the  telephone,  but  as  she  h««»  no  knowledge  where  to  telephone,  it  Is  an 
almost  Impossible  matter. 

Anyone  knowing  his  whereabouts  at  the  time  of  reading  this  notice »  please  call  Mrs. 
Brueske  or  get  in  touch  with  Mr.  Brueske,  that  he  may  know  of  his  brother's  death.   If  he 
is  reached  before  Saturday  noon,  the  family  can  go  to  Alexandria  for  the  funeral. 

**********  April  22,  1926 

Mrs.  Don  Osbon  returned  home  Monday  from  Canton  and  Estelllne,  SD.  At  Canton  she  attend- 
ed the  funeral  of  a  brother  who  was  klled  by  being  struck  with  an  automobile  while  he  was 
repairing  his  car  at  the  side  of  a  cotmtry  road. 

**********  April  22,  1926 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  William  Schuett  went  to  Lldgerwood  last  Saturday  to  attend  the  funeral  of 
Mrs.  Jarskl. 

**********  April  22,  1926 

Mr.  Ferdinand  Strub  died  last  Friday  morning,  April  16th,  at  the  age  of  68  years.  He 
leaves  to  mourn  his  loss  a  wife  and  eight  children,  5  sons  and  three  daughters.  He  was 
burled  at  St.  Joseph  Cemetery  at  Moorehead,  MN.  He  made  his  home  with  Mrs.  Henry  Biggs  of 
Hankinson.  **********  April  22,  1926 

Miss  Doreen  Thornton,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs,  William  Thornton  of  Enderlin,  died  at 
her  parents  home  on  Monday  of  pneumonia,  following  an  attack  of  Influenza.  Mrs.  Thornton 
is  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Fred  Womer.  Mr.  Womer  and  son  Harry,  attended  the  funeral 
at  Enderlin  on  Wednesday  but  as  the  family  home  in  Hankinson  is  under  quarantine,  Mrs.  Har- 
ry Womer  was  unable  to  attend. 

**********  April  22,  1926 

DEATH  of  FERDINAKD  BELLIN 

Ferdinand  Bellin,  92  years  old,  died  at  the  home  of  his  son,  Charles  Bellin,  near  Man- 
tador,  last  Thursday,  April  22nd.  Death  was  caused  from  old  age.   The  funeral  was  held  on 
Saturday  from  the  Belford  Lutheran  Church,  Rev.  Cordts  conducting  the  services.  The  pall- 
bearers were  six  grandsons  of  the  deceased;  Eddie,  Alfred  and  Walter  Bladow,  Edward  Krause, 
and  Richard  and  Reinhart  Bellin.   The  immediate  family  living  are  four  children;  Mrs.  Albert 
Bladow,  Mrs.  Fred  Krause,  Charles  Bellin  and  Henry  Bellin  of  Minneapolis. 

Ferdinand  Bellin  was  bom  in  Berlin,  Germany  and  emigrated  to  the  U.S.  thirty  years  ago, 
coming  to  the  farm  near  Mantador,  where  he  has  lived  every  since.  His  wife  preceeded  him 
in  death  a  number  of  years  ago. 

**********  April  29,  1926 

HERMAK  MITZEL 
Herman  Mitzel,  an  old  resident  of  Richland  County  for  the  past  40  years,  died  April  23, 
1926,  at  the  age  of  60  years.  As  a  boy  of  7,  he  came  to  this  country  with  his  parents  from 
Germany,  where  he  was  bom  on  July  20th,  1862  in  Matzdorf ,  Pommerania.  They  settled  first 
la  Iron  Ridge,  WI.,  lived  also  in  Minnesota  for  a  few  years  before  coming  here. 

HI. 


On  Dec.   22nd,    1891,  he  was  married  to  Miss  Bertha  Gruetzmacher.     This  union  was  blessed 
with  10  children,   6  of  whom  preceeded  him  in  death,   and  3  sons,  William,   Emil  and  Robert 
and  one  daughter,  Luella,   are  mourning  with  their  mother,   the  departure  of  their  father 
and  husband. 

Under  the  labors  of  Rev.   E.  F.  Movlus  he  was  converted  and  Joined  the  Evangelical 
Church  for  which  he  remained  imtil  his  death.     Besides  his  immediate  family  he  also  leaves 
A  grandchildren,   the  children  of  William,   one  sister,  Mrs.  John  Lubenow,   one  half  sister, 
Mrs.  Bruesenvltz  in  Canada  and  a  half  brother,    Theodore,     in  Washington. 

The  funeral  services  were  held  on  Monday  afternoon  in  the  Evangelical  Church  in  Great 
Bend;  the  large  number  of  relatives  and  friends  from  far  and  near  were  an  eloquent  testi- 
mony of  the  high  esteem  in  which  he  was  held.      The  pastor.  Rev.   Emil  Mueller,  officiated. 

**********  April  29,    1926 

Peter  Klousterman's  father  died  Tuesday  near  Mantador.  We  have  been,  unable  to  learn 
any  particulars. 

Mrs.  Ferdinand  Strub,  mother  of  Mrs.  Biggs,  died  at  the  home  of  a  daughter  in  Moore- 
head  on  Tuesday.  Mr.  Strub  died  a  week  ago  in  Hanklnson. 

**********  April  29,  1926 

DEATH  of  MISS  BERTHA  MUEHLER 

The  many  friends  of  the  William  Muehler  family  of  Greendale  were  inexpressibly  shocked 
when  they  heard  the  sad  news  that  Bertha  Muehler  had  died  in  the  Lldgerwood  Hospital  Sat- 
urday evening.  Miss  Muehler  had  not  been  well  since  about  Christmas,  though  neither  she 
nor  any  of  the  family  considered  her  condition  serious.  No  relief  being  obtained  she  was 
taken  to  the  Lldgerwood  Hospital  on  April  22nd  and  operated  on  the  following  day.  Accord- 
ing to  the  surgeon's  diagnosis,  cancer  of  the  lungs  had  set  in. 

Funeral  services  were  conducted  Wednesday;  Rev.  T.  Hlnck,  who  had  confirmed  her,  deliv€ 
ing  a  short  address  at  the  family  home;  Rev.  Klauser  preaching  German  and  English  sermons 
at  the  Lutheran  Church,  where  a  large  attendance  of  neighbors  and  friends  gathered,  to  attes 
their  sorrow,  and  sympathy  at  the  death  of  this  splendid  young  lady. 

Bertha  Anna  Muehler  was  bom  on  October  15th,  1906,  in  the  neighborhood  of  Great  Bend. 
About  lA  years  ago  the  family  moved  to  the  farm  in  Greendale.  The  father,  Wm.  Muehler, 
died  in  a  Minneapolis  Hospital  seven  years  ago.  At  the  time  of  her  death.  Miss  Muehler  was 
19  years,  6  months  and  16  days  old.  She  is  survived  by  her  widowed  mother,  six  brothers 
and  four  sisters.  The  sincere  sympathy  of  the  entire  community  goes  out  to  them  in  their 
hour  of  deep  sorrow.  **********  May  6,  1926 

KILLED  by  GAS  EXPLOSION 
Child  Dies  from  Bums  in  Gasoline  Explosion 

Little  Orpha  Qualley,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Herman  Qualley  passed  away  at  the  St. 
Luke's  Hospital  in  Fargo  Monday  noon  from  bums  received  In  a  gasoline  explosion  in  Klndrei 
Saturday  evening,  May  1st. 

Mr.  Qualley  and  family  had  just  come  to  town  and  drove  up  to  the  Braaten  filling  stati* 

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for  gas.  As  the  tank  was  being  filled  a  lighted  lantern  In  the  car  Ignited  the  gas  ftanes, 
causing  an  explosion.  The  car  became  a  mass  of  flames  Immedlatelj  and  Mrs.  Qualley  and 
five  children  vho  were  seated  In  the  car,  were  caught  in  them.  Most  of  the  family  succeed- 
ed In  getting  out  without  being  burned  but  Orpha  became  saturated  with  gasoline  and  it  was 
some  time  before  the  fire  on  her  clothes  could  be  extingushed. 

The  car  was  pushed  away  from  the  station  into  the  middle  of  the  street  and  the  fire 
extinguished  by  means  of  chemicals  before  much  damage  to  it  was  done.  Only  the  interior 
of  the  body  was  burned,  the  chassis  being  untouched.   It  was  a  Tudor  Ford  Sedan. 

Little  Orpha  was  rushed  to  Dr.  Jelstrup  for  treatment.   She  was  severely  burned  about 
her  arms  and  legs,  the  skin  on  the  palms  of  her  hands  being  burned  entirely  away  and  she 
received  several  bums  about  her  head.   The  doctor  administered  first  aid  and  she  was  taken 
to  the  St.  Lukes  Hospital  at  Fargo  where  every  care  was  given  her.  Altho  she  suffered 
intensely  she  bore  up  bravely  to  the  last.   She  passed  away  at  11:30  PM. 

Mr.  Qualley  was  also  quite  badly  burned  while  rescuing  his  children  and  he  also  had  to 
receive  medical  treatment.  He  and  the  other  children  were  able  to  return  home  the  same 
evening  but  he  left  the  next  day  for  the  hospital  for  his  bums  and  to  see  his  child. 

Theo.  Swensen,  Gilbert  Toppen,  and  a  workman  with  the  bridge  gang  were  burned  on  their 
hands  while  putting  out  the  fire  on  the  children's  clothing  and  Mr.  Braaten's  eyes  were 
hurt  by  the  flames. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Qualley  accompanied  the  remains  of  their  dear  child  to  their  home  Monday 
afternoon.  The  funeral  was  held  this  (Thursday)  afternoon  at  2  o'clock  from  the  home  and 

at  3^  o'clock  from  the  Chrlstlania  Church,  Rev.  Enderson  officiated Kindred  Tribune..., 

**********  May  6,  1926 

INQUEST  HELD  on  ENDEELIN  KILLING 
Coroner's  Jury  Hears  Wittnesses,  Reserves  Verdict  for  Homer 

Enderlin,  ND.,  April  27th.,,. Six  witnesses.  Including  Otto  Glaesemann,  who  admitted 
he  fired  the  shot  which  killed  his  brother-in-law,  Fred  Bartels,  early  Saturday  morning, 
testified  at  a  coroner's  inquest  held  in  the  Glaesemann  farm  home,  six  miles  northwest 
of  here,  in  Cass  County,  today. 

Sitting  calmly  in  a  big  easy  chair,  Mr,  Glaesemann  told  Ell  Weston  and  A.  R.  Bergeson, 
Fargo  attorneys,  who  represented  the  Cass  County  State's  attorney,  H.  F.  Vomer,  and  E.  F, 
Moore  and  John  C,  Ross,  coroner  and  sheriff,  respectively,  of  the  same  county,  his  story 
of  the  shooting. 

Mr,  Glaesemann  told  of  being  awakened  by  his  wife,  a  sister  of  the  deceased,  who  told 
him  she  thought  there  was  a  car  in  the  yard.   "I  dressed  and  went  downstairs  to  get  a  gun, 
as  there  had  been  some  small  thefts  on  the  farm,"  Mr,  Glaesemann  said. 

STORMY  NIGHT 

"When  I  looked  out  in  the  yard,  I  could  barely  see  the  outlines  of  a  car  parked  about 
100  feet  from  the  front  door,  where  I  was  standing.   It  was  raining  a  little  and  it  was 
darker  than  usual,"  "I  started  to  go  out  to  see  who  was  in  the  yard  and  what  their  busi- 
ness was,  but  Mrs.  Glaesemann  stopped  me  saying  It  was  dangerous  to  expose  myself  to 

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possible  fire  when  I  didn't  know  wbo  was  out  there.  So  I  stood  in  the  doorway  and  shouted 
'hello,'  once  or  twice"  "When  I  got  no  answer  I  fired,  waited  a  minute  and  fired  again." 
"Then  I  went  out  and  found  the  car,  looked  in  the  front  seat  and  when  I  didn't  see  anybody 
there,  I  called  into  the  back  seat.   I  got  no  answer,  so  I  came  back  to  the  house  and 
awakened  Abe  Bartels,  Fred's  brother,  who  works  here,  and  the  other  hired  man,  Wilfred 
Deloge."  "The  three  of  us  got  a  light  and  went  out.  When  we  found  the  body,  Abe  rode  to 
Enderlin  for  Dr.  A.  J.  Ostrander." 

FAEGOANS  ON  JURY 

Mr.  Glaesemann  told  the  coroner's  Jury,  composed  of  three  Fargoans,  William  Currie, 
616  Seventh  St.,  N.;  K.  M.  Haegen,  A20  Front  St.,  and  John  A.  Lundquist,  1417  Eighth  Ave. 
S.,  that  he  had  intended  "to  scare  whoever  was  in  the  yard,  away,"  when  he  fired.  He  ad- 
mitted he  was  a  good  shot  with  a  rifle,  as  he  was  considerable  of  a  huntsman. 

Mr.  Glaesemann  further  testified  and  was  corroborated,  that  there  had  never  been  any- 
thing but  friendly  feeling  between  hijnself  and  his  dead  brother-in-law,  that  he  hadn't 
seen  nor  heard  from,  since  last  Thanksgiving  Day  and  that  on  previous  visits  to  the  Glaese- 
mann farm,  Fred  Bartels  had  never  hesitated  to  come  right  into  the  house. 

Roy  Peterson,  son  of  Theodore  W.  Peterson,  at  whose  undertaking  parlor  in  this  city 
the  coroner's  Jury  viewed  the  body,  testified  that  he  found  an  unloaded  revolver  near  Fred 
Bartels'  body  and  that  in  one  hand,  the  dead  man  had  several  cartridges. 

"NOT  in  RIGHT  MIND" 

Gust  Kemmer,  farmer  living  two  miles  south  of  Casselton,  for  whom  Fred  Bartels  was 
working  at  the  time  of  his  death,  testified  that,  in  his  opinion  the  deceased  was  "not  in 
his  right  mind." 

"He  used  to  sleep  in  the  car,  sometimes,  and  always  carried  a  gun,  threatening  to  'get' 
certain  people  whom  he  never  mentioned,"  Mr.  Kemmer  said.   "Fred  always  seemed  to  have  an 
Idea  everybody  was  trying  to  keep  him  doim." 

**********  May  6,  1926 

LEE  FOYTE  WILL  NOT  BE  HANGED  FOR  IDAHO  CRIME 

Lee  Foyte,  22,  who  lived  in  Lldgerwood  as  a  boy  and  has  wandered  most  of  the  time  since, 
will  not  hang  May  18th  at  the  Idaho  State  Penitentiary  for  the  murder  of  James  Montgomery, 
Idaho  rancher.   Foyte  was  convicted  of  the  murder  and  was  to  be  hanged  this  week.  The  sup- 
reme Court  of  the  state  issued  an  order  for  postponement  of  the  execution,  pending  consider- 
ation of  an  appeal. 

Many  North  Dakotans  have  become  interested  in  the  case  since  it  has  been  learned  that 
Foyte  Is  probably  not  in  his  right  mind.   He  had  been  charged  with  setting  fire  to  a  straw 
stack  and  doing  other  things  that  showed  him  to  be  mentally  unbalanced.   It  is  maintained 
by  many  that  Foyte  should  be  examined  and,  if  mentally  deficient,  should  not  be  hanged  for 
the  murder  even  If  gxiilty  of  it. 

Since  his  arrest  on  Jan.  4th,  1926,  for  the  murder  on  Dec.  7th,  1925,  Foyte  has  main- 
tained his  innocence. 

114. 


Foyte  told  officials  at  Wallace  that  the  murder  took  place  on  Dec.  7th,  the  day  he 
arrived  at  the  Montgomery  ranch  and  stopped  there.  He  did  not  deny  knowledge  of  the  mur- 
der but  insisted  throughout  the  trial  that  Albert  Timmel,  known  as  the  'Big  Swede"  was  the 
murderer.- 

On  the  strength  of  Foyte's  story,  Timmel  was  arrested  and  released  on  bail.  His  case 
was  dismissed  after  Foyte  was  convicted. 

"I've  been  a  wanderer  and  was  a  stranger  when  this  murder  took  place,"  Foyte  told  off- 
icals.  "Timmel  promised  me  $3,000  next  fall  if  I  hid  the  body  and  kept  still.  He  threat- 
ened to  kill  me  if  I  didn't  agree." 

Foyte's  pitiful  story  brought  him  the  sympathy  of  scores  of  North  Dakotans  and  the 
letters  written  in  his  interest  were  intended  to  bring  about  the  reprieve  granted  Tuesday. 

The  order  of  the  Supreme  Court  was  served  on  the  warden  of  the  state  penitentiary  at 
Boise,  according  to  word  received  from  Idaho  Tuesday  night. 

For  the  time  being,  at  least,  Lee  Foyte  has  been  saved  from  the  gallows  and  his  att- 
orney is  preparing  to  obtain  a  new  trial  for  the  youth.  Later  word  states  that  while  his 
attorney  prepared  to  file  a  brief  in  support  of  his  request  for  a  new  trial  Foyte  was  happy 
over  the  reprieve  granted  him.  Foyte's  attorney  has  several  months  in  which  to  file  the 
brief.  According  to  word  from  Idaho,  Foyte  has  lost  40  pounds  since  his  conviction,  Feb. 
26th.  **********  May  20,  1926 

LIDGERWOOD. . . .The  John  C.  Pahl  family  are  mourning  the  death  of  their  infant  daughter. 
She  was  bom  Friday  morning  and  died  the  following  day. 

-  **********  May  20,  1926 

LIDGERWOOD.... Mr.  and  Mrs.  M.  Bentson  left  Sunday  for  Minneapolis  to  attend  the  fun- 
eral of  B.  Bentson,  a  brother  of  Mr.  Bentson. 

**********  May  20,  1926 

MRS.  A.  H.  BROWN  CALLED  HOME 
Beloved  Pioneer  Succumbs  To  A  Lingering  Illness 
Mary  Coppin  Brown,  beloved  wife  of  Arthur  Brown,  died  at  her  home  in  this  city  on  Friday, 
June  4th,  after  an  illness  extending  over  many  months.  While  the  end  was  not  unexpected, 
news  of  her  passing  came  as  a  personal  bereavement  to  scores  of  friends  throughout  the  city 
and  surrounding  country  where  she  spent  the  greater  part  of  her  life. 

Mary  Coppin,  was  bom  in  Mitchell,  Ontario,  Canada,  on  December  15th,  1873,  and  died 
at  Hanklnson,  ND,  on  June  4th,  1926,  at  the  age  of  52  years,  5  months  and  19  days.   She 
came  to  Dakota  territory  with  her  parents  in  the  spring  of  1882  and  settled  with  them  on 
the  farm  near  Hanklnson  where  John  Coppin  now  lives;  and  was  in  attendance  at  the  first 
term  of  school  when  the  Brightwood  Independent  district  was  formed. 

She  was  married  to  Arthur  H.  Brown  on  October  24th,  1900,  and  lived  on  a  farm  south 
west  of  town,  moving  to  Hanklnson  in  the  fall  of  1918.   After  a  lingering  sickness  of  some 
months,  bom  with  great  patience  and  fortitude,  ever  showing  a  cheerful  disposition,  and 
continually  abiding  whatever  vould  be  the  will  of  God,  she  passed  to  her  reward,  and  it  Is 

115. 


true  to  say:  "She  was  not  for  God  took  her." 

She  leaves  to  mourn  her  loss,  her  husband  and  one  daughter,  Mrs.  Alice  Hentz,  of 
Hankinson;  one  sister,  Mrs.  Alice  Baker  of  Wahpeton,  five  brothers,  John  George,  Philip 
of  Hankinson;  Thomas  of  Bakersfield,  CA. ,  and  William  of  Wahpeton,  ND,,  and  tvro  half  bro- 
thers, Charles  and  Arthur  of  England. 

The  deceased  was  a  devoted  member  of  the  Eastern  Star  and  requested  that  her  remains 
be  laid  to  rest  vltb  that  order. 

The  funeral  services  were  held  on  Monday,  June  7th,  After  a  short  service  at  the  home, 
the  public  service  was  held  at  the  Congregational  Church,  these  services  being  In  charge 
of  Rev.  G.  R.  McKelth,  pastor  of  the  church.   The  subject  of  the  address  was  "God  Our  Shielc 
The  hymns  selected  were  special  favorites  of  the  deceased,  and  sung  by  request.   "All  for 
Jesus"  duet  by  Mrs.  John  Wlckman  and  Mrs.  G.  Schuett,  "Just  as  I  Am,"  solo  by  Mr.  J.  P. 
Tulloch,  and  "Beautiful  Isle  of  Somewhere"  by  the  quartette,  Mrs.  G.  Schuett,  Miss  Doris 
Lea,  Mr.  J.  P.  Txilloch  and  Rev.  G.  R.  McKelth. 

The  body  was  laid  to  rest  in  the  Hatiklnson  Cemetery,  the  services  being  in  charge  of 
the  Eastern  Star.  The  floral  decorations  were  beautiful. 

Deceased  was  a  devoted  wife,  a  kind  and  Indulgent  mother  and  a  faithful  friend.   In 

her  death  the  community  loses  a  woman  of  sterling  worth,  and  the  stricken  family  have  the 

heartfelt  sympathy  of  all. 

**********  June  10,  1926 

WM.  E.  SPOTTEN  DIES  IK  WEST 
Well  Known  Former  Resident  Called  to  Els  Reward 

William  E.  Spotten,  former  Hankinson  resident,  died  at  his  home  in  San  Diego,  CA.,  on 
Friday,  June  4th.  No  details  of  his  illness  have  been  received,  word  of  his  demise  coming 
in  the  form  of  a  message  to  the  officers  of  the  Hankinson  Masonic  Lodge. 

Deceased  was  a  prominent  citizen  of  Hankinson  in  the  early  days.  For  a  number  of  years 
he  was  superintendent  of  the  city  schools  and  was  the  first  Worshipful  Master  of  Hankinson 
Lodge  No.  57,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  when  it  was  organized  in  1900.  He  resigned  his  position  at 
the  head  of  the  schools  owing  to  failing  health  and  later  for  a  period  of  18  months  served 
as  D.  S.  Collector  of  Customs  at  Portal,  ND.,  poor  health,  forcing  him  to  relinquish  this 
position  also..   Shortly  after  this,  in  about  the  year  1902  or  1903,  the  family  moved  to  San 
Diego,  CA.,  where  they  have  since  resided.   Deceased  is  survived  by  his  wife,  who  is  a  dau- 
ghter of  the  late  Rev.  H.  E.  Walker  of  this  city.  No  children  were  ever  bom  to  the  couple 

Deceased  took  an  active  part  in  the  organization  of  the  local  Masonic  Lodge.   He  was  a 
charter  member  and  served  as  the  first  Master.   He  was  raised  to  the  Sublime  Degree  by  Cold 
en  Fleece  Lodge,  Fonnan,  ND.,  on  May  8th,  1896,  and  just  the  past  week  was  granted  a  life 
membership  certificate  which  was  mailed  to  him  less  than  24  hours  before  the  message  arrive, 
arjiouncing  his  death.  Two  or  three  of  the  older  members  of  the  lodge  had  written  him  lette 
of  congratulation  at  the  same  time. 

Deceased  was  about  60  years  old  but  we  regret  that  material  for  an  extended  obituary  is 

lacking,  lie  was  a  just  and  upright  man  and  a  fine  type  of  American  citizenship,  highly 

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regarded  by  all  who  knew  him.  The  funeral  was  under  Masonic  auaplces  at  San  Diego.  The 
sympathy  of  m  any  old  friends  here  goes  out  to  the  stricken  widow  and  other  relatives, 

**********  June  10,  1926 

FATAL  RAILROAD  CROSSING  ACCIDEHT 
W,  J.  Kurtz  Killed  at  New  Efflngton  Monday  Afternoon, 

Vftn,  J.  Kurtz,  leading  New  Efflngton  business  man,  was  Instantly  killed  Monday  afternoon 
when  the  Overland  sedan  which  he  was  driving  was  run  down  by  a  moving  boxcar  on  the  Soo 
crossing  at  New  Efflngton,  The  car  was  totally  demolished  and  Mr.  Kurtz,  who  was  alone  in 
the  machine,  sustained  a  broken  back  and  other  injuries  that  catised  almost  instant  death. 

The  only  eye  witness  to  the  accident  was  a  small  boy.  The  train  crew  was  switching 
and  the  empty  boxcar  was  shunted  west  from  the  east  side  of  the  crossing.   Sheds  obstructed 
the  view  and  whn  Kurtz  saw  that  he  could  not  stop  before  reaching  the  track  he  attempted  to 
climb  from  the  car,  according  to  the  lad's  story.   In  any  event  the  boxcar  hit  the  auto, 
turned  it  completely  over  and  dragged  it  about  sixty  feeX,  When  members  of  the  crew  reachec 
the  scene  the  auto  was  a  complete  wreck  beneath  the  front  end  of  the  boxcar,  the  front 
trucks  of  the  car  had  been  shifted  from  place  and  the  body  of  the  unfortunate  man  was  foxind 
underneath  the  boxcar  and  between  the  two  sets  of  trucks.  His  back  was  broken  and  the  seal] 
torn  loose  from  the  head  and  there  were  other  bruises  about  the  body.  However,  none  of  the 
car  wheels  passed  over  him. 

E.  W,  Green  was  summoned  from  Eankinson  to  prepare  the  body  for  burial.  Deceased  was 
about  45  years  old  and  was  three  times  married.   Els  second  wife  was  killed  in  an  automoblli 
accident  about  three  years  ago  when  Kurtz  drove  into  a  telephone  pole  as  his  car  skidded. 
The  couple  had  been  married  only  a  few  days  when  this  accident  occurred,  George  Beebe 
and  wife  of  Hanklnson  were  the  other  occupants  of  the  car  and  all  escaped  serious  injury 
except  Mrs,  Kurtz  who  was  killed.  Kurtz  remarried  a  few  months  later  and  this  wife  sur- 
vives him.   She  left  for  a  visit  at  her  old  home  in  Pennsylvania  about  ten  days  ago,  ret- 
urning home  via  Hanklnson  Wednesday  evening,  prostrated  with  the  shock  of  the  tragedy. 

Kurtz  was  one  of  New  Efflngton 's  leading  business  men,  conducting  a  meat  market  and  gro 
eery  store  with  delivery  wagons  covering  the  outlying  country.  He  was  a  hard  worker  and 
reputed  to  be  prospering.         **********  June  10,  1926 

PAIRMODNT  NEWS.... Gust  Olson  went  to  Siren,  WI.,  on  Thursday  of  last  week  In  response 
to  a  telegram  announcing  the  death  of  his  mother.  He  returned  home  Wednesday  morning. 

**********  June  10,  1926 

LIDGERWOOD Last  Sxmday  a  young  man  named  Ewlng,  was  drowned  in  Clear  Lake.   He  and 

another  young  man  got  into  a  row  boat  and  attempted  to  cross  the  lake  when  the  waves  were 
running  high  and  the  boat  capsized.  Another  man  on  the  shore,  seeing  their  boat  turn  over, 
got  a  boat  and  went  out  to  rescue  them.   Ewlng  sank  before  he  could  reach  him.   The  other 
man  was  rescued.  **********  June  17,  1926 


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AUGUST  BERGMAN  DIED  TUESDAY 
Former  Hanklnson  Citizen  Passes  Away  at  Wahpeton 

August  Bergman,  former  Hanklnson  resident  and  vldely  known  throughout  the  county, 
died  at  Wahpeton,  Tuesday  at  2  P.M.  from  peritonitis  which  followed  an  operation  for 
appendicitis  ten  days  prior  to  his  death.  The  appendix  was  ruptured  before  an  operat- 
ion could  be  performed  and  while  Mr.  Bergman  made  a  brave  fight  for  life,  the  odds  were 
too  great  and  he  passed  away  quietly  as  above  stated. 

Deceased  has  been  a  resident  of  Richland  County  for  37  years,  coming  to  the  vicinity 
of  Stiles  when  a  lad  of  fifteen  years.   He  would  have  been  52  years  old  had  he  lived  until 
next  December.  He  engaged  in  the  mercantile  business  at  Seymour  (now  known  as  Stiles) 
under  the  firm  name  of  Bergman  and  Mack,  and  later  resided  for  several  years  at  Lldgerwood. 

He  was  married  to  Mary  Gerezek  and  of  that  marriage  there  are  two  surviving  children, 
one  son,  William,  of  Wahpeton,  and  one  daughter,  Mrs.  Lillian  Benolt,  also  of  Wahpeton. 
About  the  year  1900  the  family  moved  to  Hanklnson  where  Mr.  Bergman  was  employed  by  John 
R.  Jones  for  some  time  and  later  clerked  in  the  general  store  of  Llndeke  Kjelstrup  &  Co. 

A  democrat  in  politics,  Mr.  Bergman  took  an  active  part  in  political  affairs  and  was 
four  times  elected  clerk  of  the  district  court  for  this  county,  retiring  voluntarily  at 
the  end  of  eight  years  of  service.  He  then  became  cashier  of  the  Wahpeton  State  Bank 
which  position  he  held  at  the  time  of  his  death.  Two  years  ago  last  spring  he  was  elected 
mayor  of  Wahpeton,  and  was  reelected  in  April  of  this  year  without  opposition.  He  had  many 
friends  thru  out  the  county  and  news  of  his  untimely  death  came  as  a  great  shock  to  every- 
one^ The  sorrowing  wife  and  family  have  the  sincere  sympathy  of  all  in  their  great  loss. 

Other  surviving  relatives  include  one  married  sister  residing  in  Minneapolis:  four 
brothers,  Jerry  of  Forado,  MK.,  Herman  of  Kulm,  ND.,  William  of  Minneapolis  and  Henry  of 
Norwood,  MN.  Another  brother,  Fred  died  about  three  years  ago. 

The  funeral  will  be  held  in  Wahpeton  on  Saturday  morning  with  services  in  charge  of 
Rev.  Father  Jande  of  that  city.   Interment  will  be  made  in  the  Catholic  Cemetery  near  that 
city.  **********  June  24,  1926 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Hugo  Macheel,  Miss  Ema  and  Mrs.  J.  E.  Rahn  attended  the  funeral  services 
held  at  the  Lutheran  Church  at  Lldgerwood  Tuesday,  for  Albert  Wohlwend,  Jr.,  9  year  Old 
son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Albert  Wohlwend  of  Lldgerwood.  The  lad  died  Sunday  after  a  long  period 
of  illness.   The  family  has  the  sympathy  of  the  entire  community. 

**********  June  24,  1926 

TWO  DEAD  WHEN  CAR  HITS  BUS 
Five  Others  Injured  When  Car  Crashes  Into  Rail  Bus  Near  Valley 
Ragged  automobile  curtains,  flapping  before  a  strong  wind  are  believed  responsible  for 
the  death  of  Claude  Bennett  and  his  wife  of  Wllmot  and  the  serious  injuries  of  five  other 
occupants  of  the  car  when  their  automobile  crashed  into  the  side  of  a  motor  rail  bus  bet- 
ween Browns  Valley  and  Beardsley  Friday  morning. 

In  the  car  at  the  time  of  the  accident  were  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bennett  and  two  children  and 

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Mrs.  Bennett's  sister,  Mrs.  W.  C.  Crandall,  and  three  children,  of  Menahga,  MN.  Mr.  Benn- 
ett was  killed  instantly  and  Mrs.  Bennett  passed  away  enroute  to  the  Graceville  Hospital. 
Two  of  the  Crandall  children,  Alice  and  Bemice,  aged  A  and  10,  were  seriously  injured  and 
it  was  doubtful  if  they  would  live  for  a  time  but  they  are  now  said  to  be  recovering  nice- 
ly. Luveme  and  Clifford  Bennett,  aged  7  and  5  years,  were  severely  bruised  and  shaken  up. 
Of  the  eight  people  in  the  car  the  only  one  to  escape  injury  was  2  year  old  Lloyd  Crandall, 
who  was  sitting  between  the  Bennetts  in  the  front  seat. 

The  dead  and  injured  were  immediately  taken  to  Browns  Valley,  where  first  aid  was  ren- 
dered and  the  more  seriously  injured  were  then  taken  to  the  Graceville  Hospital. 

The  occupants  of  the  auto,  a  Ford  touring  car,  seem  unable  to  give  an  accurate  account 
of  the  happening  and  as  the  crossing  is  completely  open  with  nothing  to  obstruct  the  view, 
the  occurence  is  difficult  to  explain.  It  is  believed,  however,  that  the  occupants  of  the 
car  did  not  see  the  motor  rail  bus  until  they  struck  it.  There  is  little  doubt  but  that 
the  torn  side  curtains  flapped  by  the  strong  wind  were  responsible  for  the  fatal  accident. 
SISSETON  COURIER....        **********  July  8,  1926 

LIDGERWOOD.  ...B.  Horowitz,  one  of  the  merchants  of  this  city,  died  at  his  home,  Friday 
afternoon  after  an  illness  of  several  months.  The  cause  of  his  death  was  a  cancerous  tumor. 

**********  July  8,  1926 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  A.  C.  Payne  and  their  daughters.  Fern  and  Fay,  returned  Saturday  from 
VTells,   MN.,  where  they  were  called  by  the  death  of  Mrs.  Payne's  mother,  Mrs.  Nelson.  The 
funeral  was  held  on  Tuesday.      **********  July  8,  1926 

5  YEAR  OLD  BOY  KILLED  by  AUTO 
Son  of  Mr,  and  Mrs.  Westby  Newby  Victim  at  Fairmount 

George  Newby,  5  year  old  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Westby  Newby  of  Fairmount,  was  fatally 
injured  at  6:30  Monday  evening  when  he  was  run  over  by  an  automobile  driven  by  Harold 
Solsrud,  young  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  H.  Solsrud,  formerly  of  Hankinson,  on  the  streets  of 
Fairmount.  No  blame  attaches  to  the  driver  of  the  car  as  the  accident  was  unavoidable. 

The  little  lad  was  playing  with  other  children  on  the  sidewalk  near  his  home  when  his 
father  drove  by  homeward  bound.  The  child  ran  out  and  climbed  on  the  running  board  of  the 
car.  Playmates  called  to  him  that  he  had  left  some  toys  on  the  sidewalk.  George  leaped 
from  the  running  board  to  the  ground  just  as  the  Solsrud  car  tried  to  pass  from  behind. 
The  wheels  of  the  car  passed  over  his  neck  and  he  sustained  a  broken  neck,  dying  a  couple 
of  miles  out  of  Wahpeton  as  he  was  being  rushed  to  that  place  for  medical  aid. 

Both  cars  were  going  at  a  moderate  rate  of  speed  and  no  blame  attaches  to  anyone  for  the 
deplorable  accident.  Mrs.  Solsrud,  who  was  in  the  seat  beside  the  driver,  was  the  first  to 
alight.  She  picked  up  the  injured  boy  and  the  father  was  beside  her  a  moment  later,  stating 
without  hesitation  that  no  one  was  responsible  for  the  tragedy. 

George  was  a  loveable  little  chap,  not  yet  five  years  of  age  and  the  only  child  of  his 
parents.  The  unfortunate  tragedy  has  cast  a  gloom  over  the  entire  community. 

The  funeral  was  held  on  Wednesday  afternoon.  July  15,  1926 

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FAIFMOUNT  BDSINESS  MAN  DEAD 

George  Foran,  35,  engaged  In  operating  a  meat  market  at  Falrmoxmt,  died  Monday  after- 
noon from  Internal  erysipelas.  He  leaves  a  wife  but  no  children. 

Deceased  located  in  Falrmount  about  2  years  ago,  coming  from  LaMoure,  ND.,  and  the  body 

was  taken  to  that  place  for  burial.   A  number  of  Falrmount  people  attended  the  funeral 

which  was  held  on  Wednesday.     ^^.^^^^^^^^  .      .,     - 

•^      **********  July  15^  1926 

FRED  WILM  KILLED  THIS  AFTERNOON 
Prominent  Farmer  Is  Victim  of  Mower  Accident  Thursday 

Fred  Wllm,  prominent  Elma  Township  farmer,  died  late  this  afternoon  from  injuries  sus- 
tained when  his  team  ran  away  in  the  hay  field.  The  unfortunate  man  fell  beneath  the  sic- 
kle and  his  left  arm  was  badly  mangled.   He  bled  to  death  before  medical  aid  could  be  sum- 
moned. 

Fred  was  working  in  the  hay  field  when  a  wind  storm  came  up.  The  rack  from  a  wagon  was 
blown  against  the  mover,  frightening  the  team  which  started  to  run.  Fred  grabbed  the  lines 
but  was  thrown  down  and  fell  under  the  sickle.   The  team  ran  home,  and  it  was  some  time  be- 
fore the  accident  was  discovered.   When  found  the  left  arm  was  dangling  and  bleeding  prof- 
usely....in  fact  the  victim  died  within  a  short  time.  Dr.  Ryan  was  hastily  summoned  but  of 
course  the  victim  was  beyond  human  aid. 

Mr.  Wllm  was  one  of  the  leading  farmers  of  this  section.  He  was  a  prosperous  and  hard 
working  man  and  Is  survived  by  the  wife  and  a  large  family  of  children.  He  was  widely  knowi 
throughout  this  section.  The  terrible  accident  came  as  a  shock  to  his  many  friends. 

While  well  fixed  financially,  Mr.  Wilm  decided  to  take  out  some  life  insurance  a  few 
weeks  ago  and  a  $5,000  policy  written  at  the  time  has  been  in  effect  but  a  brief  period 

of  time.  **********  ,,.   ,„„, 

July  15,  1926 

HANKINSON  YOUTH  DIES  TUESDAY 
Was  111  Several  Months,  Funeral  Will  Be  Held  Friday 

Harry  Robert  Draeger  died  at  his  home  in  Hankinson  Tuesday  morning  at  the  age  of  eighteei 
from  pulminary  tuberculosis,  after  several  months  of  Illness.  He  was  a  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Julius  Draeger  of  this  city. 

The  funeral  services  will  be  conducted  by  the  Rev.  J.  H.  Meier.   At  1  PM  services  will 
be  held  at  the  home,  and  the  church  service  will  be  held  at  2  PM,  in  the  German  Lutheran 
Church.   The  pallbearers  will  be  Kerinit  Oliver,  Miles  Lea,  Raymond  Hoist,  Edward  Granell, 
Amey  and  Raymond  Wendt. 

Harry  Draeger  was  bom  in  Hankinson  on  August  Slst,  1907.   He  attended  the  grade  school 
here  and  was  graduated  from  the  Hankinson  High  School  in  the  class  of  1925.  For  the  past 
year  he  was  employed  as  clerk  in  Chicago  and  attended  night  school  in  that  city,  studying 
for  a  degree  in  electrical  engineering. 

His  sister,  Mrs.  Fitzgerald  and  his  brother,  Paul,  of  Chicago  came  Thursday  to  attend 
the  funeral. 

The  death  of  this  young  man,  the  pride  and  joy  of  his  parents,  brothers  and  sisters... 

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and  who  was  highly  respected  and  esteemed  by  the  people  of  Hanklnson  for  the  many  manly 
qualities  possessed,  has  cast  a  shadow  of  gloom  over  the  community.  The  passing  of  a 
young  man  just  at  the  entrance  of  life  with  all  his  future  usefulness  before  him.  Is  part- 
icularly sad;  especially  a  youth  such  as  Harry  Draeger,  who  was  striving  to  prepare  himself 

for  a  worthy  career. 

**********  July  15^  1926 

OBITUARY  -  MRS.  TEWES 

Mrs.  Karoline  Wilhelmlna  Tewes,  died  Monday  evening  July  19th  at  the  home  of  her  son- 
in-law,  Augiist  Hoefs,  of  this  city,  at  the  ripe  old  age  of  98  years.   The  past  six  months 
Mrs.  Tewes  was  bedridden,  up  until  that  time  she  was  in  full  possession  of  her  physical 
faculties  and  her  mental  faculties  were  as  keen  as  ever. 

Mrs.  Tewes  was  bom  in  Ljmnhagen,  Germany  on  March  1st,  1828,  emigrating  to  the  United 
States  in  1870.   She  moved  from  Wisconsin  to  North  Dakota  and  has  been  making  her  home  with 
her  daughter  Mrs.  August  Hoefs,  who  is  the  only  child  who  survives  her. 

The  funeral  services  were  held  Thursday  afternoon  at  two  o'clock  at  the  Lutheran  Church, 
Rev.  Klausler  delivering  the  funeral  sermon.   Interment  was  made  in  the  Lutheran  Cemetery. 

The  attendance  at  the  funeral  was  large  and  a  profusion  of  beautiful  flowers  marked  the 
final  act  of  a  long  and  happy  life,  filled  with  usefulness  and  good  deeds. 

**********  July  22,  1926 

L.  A.  FOELTZ  DIES  SUDDENLY 
.  Stricken  with  A  Heart  Attack  Friday  Morning  at  Breakfast  Table 

Ludwlg  A.  Foeltz,  living  seven  miles  east  of  Hanklnson,  died  last  Friday,  July  16th. 
Death  came  Instantly  as  he  was  sitting  at  the  breakfast  table.  The  day  previous  Mr.  Foeltz 
had  assisted  in  the  hay  field,  and  it  is  believed  that  the  excessive  heat  brought  about  the 
heart  attack.  About  a  week  previous  the  Foeltz  home  was  struck  by  lightning,  the  bolt  pass- 
ed through  the  kitchen  and  on  to  the  bam  where  it  killed  a  horse.  Mr.  Foeltz  was  severely 
shocked  at  this  time,  but  seemed  to  recover  at  once.  This  shock  is  now  believed  to  have 
been  a  contributing  cause  of  his  death. 

The  morning  of  his  death  he  was  eating  breakfast  when  the  attack  came.  Attempting  to 
arise,  he  fell  back  into  the  arms  of  his  son.... dead. 

The  funeral  was  held  Sunday  at  the  Emanuel's  Evangelical  Church,  Rev.  Meier  delivering 
the  funeral  sermon.  Interment  was  made  in  the  Evangelical  Cemetery. 

Mr.  Foeltz  was  an  early  settler  in  Greendale  township.   His  death  leaves  his  wife;  five 
sons,  August,  Robert,  George,  William  and  Henry;  two  daughters,  Lena  and  Martha,  to  mourn 
the  loss  of  a  loving  father,  and  husband.  Other  relatives  are:  a  brother,  Charles  of  Can- 
ada; brother  Ernest  of  Germany;  nephews  Otto  Voeltz  of  Hanklnson,  Wm.  and  August  Voeltz  of 
this  community;  nieces:  Mrs.  Fred  Falk  of  Hanklnson,  Mrs.  John  Hentz,  Mrs.  Joe  Nelson,  Mrs. 
Emma  Sherman,  living  near  the  city. 

**********  July  22,  1926 

MRS.  DENNSTEDT'S  BROTHER  DIES  IN  MINNEAPOLIS 

Mrs.  Wm.  Dennstedt  returned  Thursday  from  a  two  week's  visit  at  St.  Paul,  Minneapolis, 

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Farmlngton  and  Wilmar,  MN.   She  had  been  called  to  Minneapolis  by  the  death  of  her  brother, 
H.  A.  Norman,  which  occurred  on  Thursday,  July  Ist.  Mr.  Norman  was  well  known  throughout 
the  state  of  North  Dakota,  having  at  one  time  been  state  bank  Inspector.  Following  is  a 
brief  account  of  his  death  taken  from  the  Willmar  Tribune: 

"Mr.  and  Mrs.  0.  A.  Norman,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Paul  E.  Peterson  left  on  Monday  for  Minneapolis 
to  attend  the  ftmeral  of  Mr.  Harry  A.  Norman,  youngest  son  of  Mr.  Norman.  H.  A.  Norman 
held  the  position  of  National  Bank  Examiner  with  headquarters  at  Chicago  and  was  enjoying 
part  of  his  vacation  at  Lake  Independence  where  he  was  stricken  on  Thursday  morning.  He 
leaves  to  mourn  him,  his  wife,  daughter  Elizabeth  and  son  Harry,  Jr.,  his  parents,  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  0.  A.  Norman,  brothers,  Wm.  0.  Norman  of  Minneapolis,  J.  A.  Norman  of  Staples,  E.  0. 
Sorenson  of  Virginia,  Sisters  Mrs.  0.  F.  Hanson  of  Farmlngton,  MN. ,  Mrs.  W.  C.  Dennstedt  of 
Hanklnson,  ND.,  Mrs.  D.  S.  Thompson  of  San  Diego,  CA.,  Mrs.  C.  W.  Carlson  of  St.  Paul  and 
Mrs.  Paul  E.  Peterson  of  Willmar." 

He  was  44  years  of  age  at  the  time  of  his  death.  "He  and  his  family  were  expected  to 
visit  here  this  week,  after  which  they  were  going  to  move  to  Indiana.  They  have  resided 
in  Minneapolis  for  the  past  4  years.   Services  were  held  at  Lakewood  Chapel  Tuesday  after- 
noon at  2  o'clock. 

**********  July  22,  1926 

MAN  KILLED  at  WENDELL 
Head  and  One  Shoulder  on  One  Side  of  Track,  Body  on  the  Other  Side 

Les  Schmidt,  of  Glenwood,  was  killed  Instantly  at  Wendell  Tuesday  by  Soo  train  21,  a 
west  bound  through  freight.  He  was  thrown  underneath  the  wheels  and  his  body  severed;  one 
shoulder,  with  head  attached,  was  found  on  one  side  of  the  track,  and  his  body  on  the  other 
side.  An  older  brother  witnessed  the  accident. 

It  appears  that  the  Schmidt  brothers  left  Glenwood  Tuesday  morning  with  the  intention 
of  going  to  North  Dakota  to  seek  work.   They  bought  tickets  to  Kensington,  and  got  off  then 
Then  they  walked  to  Wendell,  according  to  the  story  of  the  older  brother.  They  had  planned 
to  catch  a  ride  on  some  train,  and  while  at  Wendell  a  through  freight  came  along.   It  was 
traveling  fast.... too  fast  the  brothers  concluded,  to  get  aboard.  The  train  had  nearly 
passed  when  Leo  suddenly  concluded  that  the  train  had  slowed  up  somewhat  and  made  the  eff- 
ort to  catch_pn.  His  brother  called  to  him  not  to  do  so,  but  he  either  did  not  hear  or 
gave  no  heed  to  the  warning. 

Leo  grabbed  the  fourth  car  from  the  caboose.  The  wheels  of  all  the  cars  following, 
apparently  ran  across  his  body,  which  was  completely  severed.   There  is  a  star  shaped 
wound  on  his  forehead,  but  otherwise  his  face  is  not  disfigured.   His  clothing,  including 
his  underwear,  was  ripped  on  one  side;  even  the  silver  money  in  his  pocket  was  strewn  about 

The  dead  man  is  survived  by  his  mother  and  several  brothers  and  sisters  who  live  in  Glen- 
wood, to  which  place  the  remains  were  sent  for  burial.   It  was  reported  that  he  was  a  mem- 
ber of  the  M.W.A.  lodge  at  Waubon,  and  that  he  also  had  other  life  insurance. 

Dr.  Reeve,  coronor,  and  R.  J.  Stromme,  county  attorney,  were  called  to  Wendell,  but 
there  was  nothing  in  connection  with  the  accident  that  required  their  services .   ELBOW 

LAKE  HERALD.  **********  ju^y  22.  1926 

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OBITUARY 

Fred  Wllm,  who  was  killed  In  an  accident  last  Thursday  on  Ms  farm  six  miles  south  of 
Hanklnson,   was  bom  in  Mlllvllle,  MN. ,   In  1871  and  was  fifty  five  years  and  one  month  old 
at  the  tine  of  his  death. 

Mr.  Wllm  came  to  North  Dakota  about  twenty  five  years  ago  and  was  married  to  Miss  Eliz- 
abeth Schllitz  who  died  twenty  years  ago.     To  this  union  four  children  were  bom:  Mrs.  Fay 
Curtis  of  Kellogg,  MN;  Freddie  Wllm;  Mrs.   Theodore  Erlckson  of  Murdock;   and  Miss  Francis 
Wllm. 

In  1910,  Mr.  Wllm  married  Miss  Elizabeth  Marks  of  Germany.     The  five  children  bom  to 
them  were:   John,  Prlscllla,  Mathilda,   Ralph  and  Melvln.     The  brothers  and  sisters  who  are 
left  to  mourn  his  death  are  Mrs.  Wm.    Farber  of  Long  Prairie,  MN.,  Mrs.   Frank  Gruenther, 
Parkers  Prairie;  Mrs.  Herman  Booze;  Mrs.   John  Van  Den  Bash,   Springfield,   IL.,  Mrs.   John 
Bjerkebek,  Rothsay,  MN.;  Mike  Wllm,  Parkers  Prairie;  Joe  Wllm,  Browns  Valley;  Math  Wllm, 
Montana;  Gust  Wllm,  Eansboro,   ND. 

The  funeral  services  were  held  Monday  at   St.   Philip's  Church,  Rev.   Fr.   Studnlcka  preach- 
ing the  sermon.     The  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters  had  charge  of  the  services. 

The  relatives  from  a  distance  who  were  present   at  the  services  were  Mr.   and  Mrs.   Frank 
Guenther,  Mr.   and  Mrs.   John  Bjerkebek,  Mrs.  Herman  Boose,  Mrs.  William  Forbes,  Mr.   and  Mrs. 
Herman  Patzerwald  of  Garfield,  MN.,   and  Martin  Wllm. 

Mr.  Wllm  was  one  of  the  most  prosperous   farmers  of  the  vicinity  having  amassed  consider- 
able property  by  his  Industry  and  frugality.      His   death  leaves  a  void  in  the  community  life 
which  cannot  be  easily  filled.     The  large  attendance  at  the  funeral  and  the  profusion  of 
beautiful  flowers  attest  to  the  high  esteem  in  which  Mr.  Wllm  was  held. 

**********  July  22,    1926 

NEW  EFFINGTON Mr.  and  Mrs.  Al.  Oliver,  Mrs.  Goldsmith  and  W.  C.  Oliver  drove  to  Devils 

Lake,  ND.,  last  Thursday  called  by  the  Illness  and  death  of  a  brother,  John  Oliver.  They 
arrived  in  time  to  talk  with  him  before  his  death.  He  was  one  of  the  early  settlers  of 
the  Devils  Lake  country  and  was  one  of  the  highly  respected  and  substantial  farmers  of  that 
locality.  The  RECORD  extends  the  sympathy  of  the  entire  community  to  the  bereaved  relative 

**********  July  29,  1926 

DEATH  OF  FORMER  HANKINSON  RESIDENT 

The  following  account  of  the  death  of  Mrs.  Julia  Lisk  is  taken  from  the  Yakima  (WA.) 
Record.  Mrs.  Lisk  was  an  early  settler  of  this  community  and  a  number  of  pioneers  of  Rich- 
land County  remember  her.   Relatives  still  live  at  Stirum,  ND. 

"News  of  the  death  of  Mrs.  Julia  Lisk,  73  years  old,  at  the  Veterans  Home  at  Restil 
on  Wednesday  afternoon,  was  received  by  her  relatives  at  Yakima  yesterday  morning.   Mrs. 
Lisk  made  her  home  in  Yakima  for  16  years.   She  had  been  at  Restil  for  about  three  years. 
Mrs.  Lisk  was  a  member  of  Cosgrove  Circle  of  the  Daughters  of  G.A.R.  and  was  also  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Women's  Relief  corps.   She  belonged  to  the  First  Evangelical  Church  of  Yakima. 

A  daughter,  Mrs.  Mary  Eklund,  lives  in  Yakima.   Other  family  members  are  Ruth  Fischer 
of  Seattle,  Levi  Lisk  of  Stirum,  ND.,  and  Byron  Lisk  of  Restil.  Funeral  services  will  be 

123. 


held  this  afternoon  at  3:30  o'clock  with  Rev.  J.  H.  Soltman  preaching  the  sennon.   The 
Women's  Relief  Corps  service  will  be  used.   Shaw  and  Sons  are  In  charge  of  the  arrange- 
ments." *********  *  August  5,  1926 
BROTHER  OF  MRS.  E.  OILMAN  DIES  FRIDAY:  FDNERAL  HERE 

E.  T.  Famum,  brother  of  Mrs.  E.  Oilman,  Falrmoxint,  died  in  Wisconsin  on  Friday,  and 
his  body  was  brought  to  Fainnount  for  burial  Sunday,  the  funeral  taking  place  from  the 
Baptist  Church  at  2  o'clock  Monday  afternoon.  Mr.  Famum  was  an  uncle  of  Mrs.  Harvey 
Leathert  and  has  made  his  home  here  with  them  for  a  number  of  years  before  going  to  Wis- 
consin in  the  spring.  The  deceased  had  been  a  sufferer  from  heart  trouble  and  this  was 
the  cause  of  his  death  at  the  age  of  more  than  seventy  years. 

**********  August  5,  1926 

NICHOLAS  DIFFERDING  FUNERAL  HELD  MONDAY 

The  Rev.  Father  Bleren  officated  at  the  funeral  of  Nicholas  Dlfferding  on  Monday  morn- 
ing at  the  St.  Anthony's  Catholic  Church.  The  young  man  contracted  tuberculosis  four  years 
ago,  and  at  the  advice  of  physicians  was  sent  to  Arizona,  In  the  hope  of  regaining  his 
health,  but  it  was  of  no  avail.  The  dread  disease  had  taken  hold  of  him  and  claimed  him 
as  its  victim  in  spite  of  all  that  care  and  climate  could  do. 

"Nick"  was  the  second  child  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Peter  Dlfferding  to  die  within  three  years, 
a  daughter,  15  having  died  in  September  of  1923. 

**********  August  5,  1926 

Mrs.  A.  K.  Thompson  left  last  Wednesday  for  Erdahl,  MN.,  to  attend  the  funeral  of  her 
sister.  Her  mother,  Mrs.  Mary  Gilbertson  left  Monday  for  Erdahl. 

**********  August  5,  1926 

MRS .  FORAN  CHARGED  IrtTH  MURDER 
Arrested  Last  Friday  at  Falrmount  for  the  Poisoning  of  Her  Husband 
RELEASED  UNDER  $15,000  BONDS  WHICH  WERE  FURNISHED  BY  FAIRMOUNT  BUSINESS  MEN,  PRELIMINARY 

HEARING  FRIDAY,  AUGUST  27th 
FAIRMOUNT,  ND.,  Aug.  18th Mrs.  Alma  Belle  Foran  of  this  city,  who  will  have  a  pre- 
liminary hearing  at  Wahpeton,  August  27th,  on  a  charge  of  killing  her  husband  by  adminis- 
tering arsenic  poison,  suffered  a  nervotos  breakdown  late  yesterday  and  Is  confined  to  her 
bed  today  with  a  trained  nurse  In  attendance. 

Her  condition  was  described  by  her  mother,  Mrs.  George  Thelmer  of  Huron,  SD.,  as  serious 
but  not  critical,  and  is  ascribed  to  nervousness  due  to  worry  over  the  charge  confronting 
her. 

Mrs.  Anna  Belle  Foran,  22  year  old  widow,  was  arrested,  charged  with  the  murder  of  her 
husband,  George  Foran,  35,  a  butcher,  at  her  home  in  Falrmount,  ND.,  14  miles  east  of  here 
Friday  morning,  August  13th.   It  is  alleged  she  administered  poison. 

The  arrest  was  made  by  Sheriff  R.  V.  McMichael  shortly  before  11  AM.,  and  by  noon  the 
former  nurse  was  in  the  county  jail  at  Wahpeton.   The  complaint  charging  her  with  the  mur- 
der was  sworn  to  Thursday  night  by  Joseph  Foran,  Aberdeen,  SD.,  grocer,  a  brother  of  the 

alleged  poison  victim. 

12A. 


Mrs.  Foran,  they  said  did  not  wish  to  accompany  her  husband  on  a  trip  to  his  home  in 
La  Moure  and  the  visit  vaa   not  made. 

During  Mr.  Foran's  Illness,  prior  to  July  1st,  when  he  entered  the  hospital  at  Lldger- 
wood  where  he  died  July  11th,  Mrs.  Foran  urged  him  to  see  a  physician,  her  friends  said. 
Special  investigators  headed  by  Allen  C.  Lungren,  former  Minneapolis  newspaper  man  and  now 
an  investigator  in  the  office  of  the  county  attorney  of  Hennepin  County,  MN.,  are  contin- 
uing their  inquiry  among  friends,  neighbors  and  relatives  of  the  dead  man  and  his  prisoner 
widow  in  efforts  to  learn  a  possible, motive  for  the  alleged  murder. 

Last  Friday  afternoon  fifteen  Fairmount  business  men  followed  Sheriff  McMlchael  and  his 
prisoner,  Mrs.  Foran,  to  Wahpeton.  With  the  aid  of  Attorney  W.  E.  Purcell,  attorney  for 
Mrs.  Foran,  they  arranged  for  her  arraignment  before  Justice  Bumson,  who  granted  a  contin- 
uance of  the  case  to  August  27th  at  10  AM.  Bond  was  fixed  at  $15,000.  The  twelve  Fair- 
mount  business  men  who  are  sureties  on  the  bond  are:  Dr.  N.  H.  Greenman,  C.  E.  Thompson, 
John  Bolton,  C.  E.  Weatherbee,  Peter  Mergens,  J.  Bostrom,  E.  J.  Hurley,  Barney  Stoffel, 
C.  E.  Ballard,  J.  A.  Hardy,  W.  E.  Blankenberg,  present  owner  of  the  Foran  meat  market, 
and  L.  N.  Abbott. 

Evidence  that  will  be  produced  by  the  state  to  support  the  charge  of  first  degree  murder 
that  has  been  lodged  against  Alma  Belle  Foran,  22  year  old  widow  of  George  Foran,  Fairmount 
meat  dealer,  will  be  purely  circumstantial. 

At  least,  such  is  the  present  prospect,  as  the  state  proceeded  to  a  new  angle  in  devel- 
oping the  cause  of  Foran's  death  by  ordering  a  second  analysis  of  the  contents  of  Foran's 

stomach. 

Wednesday,  Sheriff  McMlchael  was  dispatched  to  Grand  Forks,  to  obtain  that  part  of  the 
liver,  kidneys  and  stomach  of  the  dead  man  not  used  in  tests  conducted  at  the  Dnlv.  Of  ND. , 
to  determine  the  presence  of  poison,  to  deliver  them  to  Dr.  E.  Y.  Bell,  of  the  Univ.  of 
Minnesota,  for  an  entirely  new  analysis. 

STATE  TAKES  ACTION 

This  step  was  announced  by  the  state  Tuesday,  following  the  announcement  earlier  by  the 
defense  that  it  would  ask  that  Foran's  body  be  again  examined  for  the  purpose  of  having 

Dr.  Bell  make  tests. 

Assuming  that  the  second  test  substantuates  the  findings  of  the  original  test,  then  it 
will  be  for  the  state  in  the  preliminary  hearing  on  Aug.  27th,  to  go  forward  with  the  pre- 
sentation of  such  evidence  as  it  may  have,  in  the  event  that  cousel  for  the  widow  continue 
the  policy  now  in  effect,  that  of  forcing  the  state  to  show  its  hand. 

In  making  the  decision,  announced  by  States  Attorney  Lounsbury  after  it  was  learned 
from  the  Univ.  of  ND.,  that  a  part  of  the  liver,  kidneys  and  stomach  of  the  dead  man  still 
is  intact  and  fit  for  analysis,  the  state  took  the  Initative  in  the  matter  of  ascertaining 
the  contents  of  Foran's  abdomen.   The  defense  planned  to  send  the  viscera  to  Dr.  Bell,  Sen. 
W.  E.  Purcell.  Mrs.'s  Foran's  counsel  announced  following  the  arraignment  and  released  on 

$15,000  bonds  Friday. 

125. 


When  Sheriff  McMlchael  read  the  warrant  for  her  arrest,  Mrs.  Foran  fainted  and  Dr.  N. 
H.  Greeninan,  a  Falrmount  physician,  was  called  to  revive  her.   She  was  able  then  to  hear 
the  warrant  read  and  submitted  to  another  warrant  which  granted  the  sheriff  to  search  the 
house.  The  search  warrant  was  issued  by  B.  A.  Bumson,  Wahpeton  Justice  of  the  Peace. 

MEDICINE  SEIZED 

During  the  search  of  the  house  by  Sheriff  McMlchael  and  Deputies  C.  A.  Welch  and  George 
Swenson,  medicine,  capsules  and  a  hypodermic  needle  were  seized.  They  were  brought  to  the 
office  of  States  Attorney  C.  E.  Lounsbury  and  according  to  that  official,  will  be  kept  with 
other  evidence  compiled  by  him  and  his  investigators  during  the  three  weeks  secret  investi- 
gation which  preceded  the  official  probe,  announced  Thursday. 

In  the  secret  inquiry,  which  began  July  26th  at  LaMoure,  a  coroner's  jury  and  officials 
at  the  request  and  in  the  presence  of  Joseph  Foran,  exhumed  the  body  from  the  Catholic 
Cemetery,  where  it  was  interred  on  July  14th.  The  grave  was  opened  in  the  darkness  of 
midnight  after  the  party  had  driven  to  the  cemetery  in  lightless  automobiles. 

SWORN  TO  SECRECY 

Everybody  concerned  was  sworn  to  secrecy  and  the  viscera  removed  in  an  autopsy  perform- 
ed by  Dr.  G.  R.  Ribble,  La  Moure  County  Coroner,  and  Dr.  Benjamin  Thane,  Wahpeton,  was 
sent  to  the  University  of  North  Dakota  for  analysis  by  Dr.  G.  A.  Abbot,  state  chemist. 

Dr.  Abbot's  report,  read  to  the  coroner's  jury  of  La  Moure  men  Thursday,  stated  that 
"enough  arsenic  and  morphine  to  kill"  had  been  found  in  the  abdomen  of  the  Falrmount  but- 
cher.  The  jury  then  returned  its  long  delayed  verdict,  declaring  that  George  Foran  "met 
death- by  felonious  administration  of  poison." 

FORMER  NURSE 

Mrs.  Foran,  a  former  student  nurse  in  St.  Joseph's  Hospital,  Omaha,  and  one  time  drug 
clerk  in  a  Valley  City  Pharmacy,  was  surprised  by  Sheriff  McMlchael  Thursday  when  he  summ- 
oned her  from  her  Falrmount  home  for  questioning  by  State's  Attorney  Lounsbury,   She  had 
not  known  of  the  investigation  started  upon  request  of  Joseph  Foran,  she  said,  and  denied 
any  knowledge  of  her  husband  having  been  poisoned. 

She  was  represented  at  the  questioning  by  Sen.  W.  E.  Purcell,  who  announced  he  had  been 
retained  by  her  friends  and  relatives.  Senator  Purcell  said  today  he  had  not  known  of  the 
investigation  until  Mrs.  Foran  was  brought  in  for  questioning.  After  the  grilling,  in 
which  Mrs.  Foran  was  the  only  person  interrogated,  she  and  Senator  Purcell  left  the  state's 
attorney's  office  together. 

NEIGHBORS  DOUBT  STORY. 

In  Falrmount,  where  Mrs.  Foran  lived  with  her  butcher  husband  for  two  years,  many  friends 
and  neighbors  do  not  believe  Mrs.  Foran  guilty.  The  couple  were  happy  throughout  their 
married  life  and  but  one  disagreement  was  known  to  have  occured  since  George  Foran  brought 
his  bride  to  Falrmount  from  Huron,  where  they  were  married  two  years  ago. 

The  disagreement  mentioned  by  Mrs.  Foran 's  friends,  who  insist  the  butcher  was  ill  for 
a  month  before  July  Ist,  when  he  was  first  given  medical  attention,  was  one  over  Mr.  Foran's 
family, 

126. 


"The  state  desires  to  have  a  checkup  on  the  report  of  the  first  chemist  who  analyzed 
the  viscera  of  George  Foran,"  Mr.  Lounabury  said. 

"The  state,  therefore  is  taking  the  Inltatlve  In  the  matter,  and  Is  sending  the  viscera 
to  Dr.  Bell  for  analysis,  as  the  defense  planned  to  do." 

Mr.  Lounsbury  revealed  also,  that  the  Investigation  conducted  by  him  and  his  assistants 
and  Investigators  shoved  that  the  estate  of  George  Foran,  Including  the  butcher  shop  In 
Falrmount,  which  Mrs.  Foran  sold  recently,  amounted  to  some  $12,000.  The  first  report  was 
that  Mrs.  Foran  was  left  $2,000  by  her  husband,  whom  she  is  alleged  to  have  poisoned. 

"Our  witnesses.  Including  Joseph  Foran,  who  began  the  Investigation  and  who  swore  to 
the  complaint  charging  his  sister-in-law  with  murder,  are  ready  to  appear  at  the  prelim- 
inary hearing  before  A.  G.  Bumson,  Justice  of  the  Peace,  here  on  Aug.  27th."  Mr.  Lounsbury 
said.  DEFENSE  STARTS  INQUIRY 

Meanwhile,  Senator  Purcell,  defense  cousel  has  been  conducting  an  investigation  of  his 
own.  He  announced  that  the  death  certificate  of  George  Foran  stated  that  the  Falrmount 
butcher  had  died  of  trichinosis,  or  "pork  disease,"  whereas  the  illness  of  the  deceased 
first  had  been  diagnosed  as  "pneumonia." 

FATHER  READY  to  DEFEND  HER 

HURON,  SD.,  Aug.  17th.... I  have  every  confidence  in  Alma  Belle's  innocence,  I  can't 
understand  it." 

This  was  the  feeling  of  George  F.  Theimer,  706  Beach  Ave,  over  the  arrest  of  his  dau- 
ghter, Mrs.  Alma  Belle  Foran,  formerly  of  Huron,  who  is  under  $15,000  bond  at  Wahpcton, 
charged  with  poisoning  her  husband,  George  Foran  of  Falrmount. 

"Why,  she  couldn't  wait  imtll  she  got  back  home  to  George  when  she  was  on  a  visit  to 
Huron  shortly  before  her  husband  died,"  Mr.  Theimer  said. 

"Of  course  I  believe  she  is  innocent  of  the  crime  of  which  she  is  charged.   I  am  at  a 
loss  for  the  reason  for  her  arrest.   She  didn't  do  it,  I  am  sure.  For  one  thing,  she  thou- 
ght too  much  of  her  husband,  and  in  the  second  place,  Anna  Belle  couldn't  do  a  thing  like 
that,"  the  father  said. 

Huron  friends  of  Mrs .  Foran  were  rallying  to  her  support .  They  recalled  that  Mrs .  Foran 
who  was  married  in  Huron  two  years  ago,  was  home  on  a  visit  recently,  and  that  she  could 
hardly  bear  to  be  away  from  her  husband. 

"I  never  saw  a  happier  couple,"  declared  Mrs.  Charles  A.  Ashmun,  730  Beach  Ave.,  who 
attended  the  funeral  of  Mr.  Foran  which  was  held  at  La  Moure,  July  lAth. 

"I  remember  Alma  Belle  when  she  was  here  for  a  visit  two  weeks  before  her  husband's 
death,"  Mrs.  Ashmun  said  today.  "She  wanted  to  get  back  to  him  and  I  never  saw  anyone 
appear  happier  over  her  married  life."  Mrs.  Ashmun  added.   Mr.  Ashmun  substantiated  his  wif. 

"We  believe  she  is  innocent."  he  said. 

TELLS  of  QUARREL 

Joseph  Foran,  who  assisted  in  exhuming  the  body  of  the  alleged  poison  victim,  from  the 

La  Moure  Catholic  Cemetery,  testified  at  the  inquest  that  his  sister-in-law  had  quarreled 

with  his  mother,  with  whom  "she  never  got  along,"  over  some  life  insurance  of  the  dead  man. 

127. 


"It  was  on  the  night  of  the  funeral  that  she  asked  my  mother  to  turn  over  the  $1,000 
life  insurance  of  which  mother  was  the  beneficiary,"  Joseph  Foran  is  said  to  have  testified. 

According  to  the  testimony,  the  elder  Mrs.  Foran  said  she  did  not  want  to  think  of  the 
matter  at  that  time,  as  she  was  too  grieved  over  her  son's  death. 

"Then  Alma  Belle  got  mad,  walked  out  of  the  house  in  a  rage,  fainted  out  in  front  and 
had  to  be  carried  in,"  the  testimony  continues,  Mr.  Lounsbury  said. 

Joseph  Foran  also  testified,  it  is  said,  that  in  the  hospital  just  before  George  Foran 
died,  the  latter 's  wife  expressed  the  wish  that  her  sick  husband  "would  die  suddenly." 
When  he  did  pass  away,  the  testimony  continues,  she  said,  "I'm  glad  he's  gone."  and,  leaving 
the  death  bed,  remarked,  "I'm  glad  I  sent  the  check  to  pay  his  insurance  premiums  the  other 
day." 

Frank  Foran  corroborated  his  brother's  testimony  regarding  the  quarrel  between  the  widow 
and  the  mother  of  George  Foran  on  the  night  of  the  funeral  his  testiscny  at  the  inquest 
shows.  George  Foran 's  widow  was  left  some  $2,000,  he  said. 

MRS.  FORAN  DENIES  CHARGE 

Mrs.  Foran  emphatically  denies  having  expressed  satisfaction  at  the  death  of  her  husband 
or  of  having  said  the  things  alleged  to  have  said.   She  is  reported  to  have  been  ill  from 
the  shock  for  some  time  after  the  death  of  Mr.  Foran  and  under  the  care  of  a  nurse.   Fair- 
mount  friends  support  her  story  that  she  and  her  husband  were  strongly  affectionate.   Her 
friends  also  refer  to  the  fact  that  Mr.  Foran  was  not  under  her  care  while  at  the  hospital. 

STATE  IS  RELUCTANT 

In  making  public  the  investigation  of  three  weeks  of  secrecy.  States  Attorney  Lounsbury 
issued  a  statement  in  which  he  declared  the  state  is  proceeding  'reluctently  and  regretfull; 
in  the  matter  opened  at  the  request  of  "Joseph  Foran  and  other  relatives  of  the  deceased." 

"Arsenic  was  found  in  the  stomach  of  George  Foran  by  the  state  chemist;  he  died  of  arsen 
and  the  state  is  going  to  endeavor  by  whose  had,"  Mr.  Lounsbury  declared. 

"It  will  spare  no  effort  to  prove  that  poison  administered  to  George  Foran  caused  his 
death.  Its  case  is  based  upon  the  definite  report  of  Dr.  Abbot,  state  chemist,  that  in 
the  stomach,  liver,  and  kidneys  of  George  Foran  arsenic  and  morphine  were  found  in  quanitie 
sufficient  to  kill." 

**********  August  19,  1926 

ENDERLIN  MAN  DIES  IN  SPILL 

MINOT,  ND.,  AUG.  17th.... S.  N.  Woodruff  of  Enderlin,  ND.,  retired  master  mechanic  for 
the  Minnesota  division  of  the  Soo  Line,  was  killed  yesterday  near  Minot,  in  an  automobile 
accident,  R.  W.  Pence,  coroner  of  Ward  County,  found. 

Mr.  Woodruff,  driving  with  his  wife  enroute  to  Outlook,  MT.,  from  his  home  in  Enderlin, 
apparently  lost  control  of  his  sedan  which  plunged  from  the  highway  down  a  20  foot  bank 
remaining  upright  at  the  bottom  of  the  descent.  The  violence  of  the  impact  when  the  mach- 
ine struck  the  new  level  is  believed  to  have  resulted  in  Mr.  Woodruff's  death.   The  auto 
continued  for  75  yards  into  a  cornfield  before  coming  to  a  complete  halt. 

128. 


The  widow  informed  Mr.  Pence  that  Mr."  Woodruff  had  toppled  over  against  the  steering 
wheel  after  striking  the  bottom  of  the  grade,  and  said  that  until  the  car  plunged  from 
the  sandy  road  she  had  noticed  nothing  wrong  with  her  husband. 

**********  August  19,  1926 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Fred  Womer  received  a  message  this  evening  that  their  little  grandson, 
Harry  Kelsey,  drowned  in  the  lake  near  Virginia,  MN, ,  Thursday  afternoon.  He  is  the  son 
of  Mr.  and. Mrs.  H.  C.  Kelsey,   Mrs.  Kelsey  was  formerly  Miss  Nora  Womer. 

**********  August  26,  1926 

FORAN'S  BODY  AGAIN  EXHUMED 
University  of  Minn.  Chemist  Makes  Analysis  for  Defense 

WAHPETON,  ND.,  Aug.  31st.... That  the  body  of  George  Foran,  Fainnount  butcher,  for  whose 
death  his  widow.  Alma  Belle  Foran,  22,  is  to  be  arraigned  here  next  Tuesday,  has  been  exhum 
ed  a  third  time  was  revealed  here  on  Monday. 

The  third  exhumation  was  staged  by  defense  counsel,  armed  with  an  order  from  Judge  Char- 
les E.  Wolfe  of  the  Richland  County  district  court,  on  Thursday.  The  counsel.  Sen.  W.  E. 
Purcell  and  J.  A.  Heder,  were  accompanied  by  Dr.  E.  D.  Brown,  assistant  professor  of  pharm- 
acology at  the  Univ.  of  "Minn.   Dr.  Brown  obtained  part  of  the  viscera  and  is  now  at  work 
on  It  in  Minneapolis, 

Meantime,  Dr.  G.  A.  Abott,  state  chemist  at  the  Univ.  of  ND.,  whose  first  analysis  in 
which  he  reported  he  had  foimd  "arsenic  and  morphine  sufficient  to  kill"  in  the  liver, 
kidneys  and  stomach  of  Foran,  resulted  in  the  lodging  of  a  first  degree  murder  charge  again 
St  tHe  young  widow,  is  rechecking  his  findings.  Dr.  Abbott  is  at  work  on  parts  of  the 
viscera  obtained  in  a  second  night  exhumation  by  the  state  last  Wednesday. 

At  that  time  C.  E.  Lounsbury ,  the  Richland  County  States  Attorney,  assembeled  the  La- 
Moure  County  Coroner's  jury  and  staged  the  exhumation. 

**********  September  2,  1926 

GREAT  BEND  PIONEER  DIES 
Henrietta  Westphal  Passes  to  Her  Reward  Friday 
Henrietta  Westphal  died  at  the  home  of  her  daughter  at  Great  Bend  on  August  27th.  She 
was  bom  in  Germany,  on  June  22nd,  1854.   She  came  to  the  United  States  at  the  age  of  18, 
and  in  1878  was  married  to  Charles  F.  Mielke,  locating  in  Wisconsin. 

In  1882,  the  family  moved  to  Femey,  SD.  Her  husband  died  in  1906  and  a  daughter  in  190 
In  1909  she  was  married  to  August  Westphal,  who  died  in  1918.   The  children  are  left  to 
mourn  the  loss  of  a  loving  mother.   The  surviving  children  are:  Robert,  George,  Rudolph 
and  Charles  Mielke,  of  Femey,  SD. ;  Henry  Mielke  of  Fargo;  Mrs.  Paul  Voss,  Andover,  SD.,  Mr 
H.  Dixon,  Minneapolis;  Mrs.  C.  T.  Heln,  Sheldon,  ND.,  Mrs.  R.  Mittag  of  Great  Bend. 

The  funeral  services  were  held  Sunday,  August  29th,  at  the  Evangelical  church  at  Great 
Bend,  Rev.  E.  J.  Schroeder  officiating.   Interment  was  made  at  Femey,  SD,  on  Monday. 

Mrs.  Westphal  had  attained  the  age  of  72  years  and  two  months,  and  was  one  of  the  pion- 
eer settlers  of  this  vicinity. 

**********  September  2,  1926 

129. 


EARLY  PIONEER  DIES  YESTERDAY 
Herman  Procknow,  Early  Settler  In  This  Vicinity  Dies  Wednesday 

Herman  Procknow,  one  of  Hanklnson's  early  settler,  died  at  his  home,  Wednesday  after- 
noon of  chronic  sugocardltis,  at  the  age  of  70  years,  5  months  and  24  days. 

He  was  bom  on  March  9th,  1856  at  Kirchelm,  Washington  County,  WI.,  and  in  1882,  moved 
to  North  Dakota,  where  he  took  up  a  homestead,  northwest  of  Hankinson.  In  1915  he  retired 
and  took  up  his  residence  in  Hankinson.  He  was  married  to  Miss  Wllhelmina  Bladow,  who  sur- 
vives him.  The  children  living  are:  Alfred,  Irvin,  Herman,  Theodore  and  Arthur,  Mrs.  Anna 
Schley  of  Reeder,  ND.,  Mrs.  Adella  Seldler  of  Great  Bend  and  Miss  Laura  Procknow,  who  lives 
at  home. 

The  funeral  services  will  be  held  on  Sunday,  Sept.  5th.  The  services  at  home  will  take 
place  at  2:30  and  the  church  services  at  three  o'clock  at  the  German  Lutheran  Church,  Rev. 
Klausler  officiating. 

The  pall-bearers  will  be:  William  Wurl,  Herman  Kumper,  Albert  Bladow,  Charles  Bladow, 
August  Bladow,  and  Albert  Hoefs. 

**********  September  2,  1926 

TRANSIENT  DISAPPEARS,  FOUL  PLAY  SUSPECTED 
Bones  Found  in  Burned  Strawplle  Are  Supposed  to  Be  Those  of  the  Missing  Man 

Stories  have  been  current  for  the  past  week  relative  to  the  disappearance  of  a  transient 
laborer  known  as  "Ohio,"  in  Bale  Township,  Ransom  County. 

Bones  found  In  a  burned  strawplle  on  the  Ames  farm  north  of  Gwinner  shortly  after  the 
disappearance  of  the  man  called  "Ohio"  and  other  circumstantial  evidence  led  the  authorltle 
of  Ransom  County  to  investigate. 

At  the  present  time  the  entire  affair  is  shrouded  in  mystery.  We  are  Informed,  however, 
that  the  remains  of  the  bones  found  in  the  strawplle  were  sent  to  Fargo  to  be  analyzed  and 
they  have  been  pronounced  human  bones. 

Shortly  after  the  disappearance  of  "Ohio','  about  three  weeks  ago,  some  of  his  friends 
made  Inquiries  as  to  his  whereabouts.  Stories  explaining  his  absence  at  once  became  curren- 
but  they  did  not  tally.  Sheriff  E.  Conklln  and  States  Attorney  Chas.  E.  Ego  of  Ransom 
County,  traced  these  stories  to  their  source. 

"Ohio,"  it  is  reported,  was  a  member  of  a  booze-running  gang  and  was  well  known  to  have 
had  several  hundred  dollars  in  cash  on  his  person  at  the  time  of  his  disappearance. 
KILNOR  TELLER **********  September  2,  1926 

NEW  EFFINGTON  RECORD A  child  was  bom  to  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Wolfe  on  Sunday.  We  regret 

to  learn  that  the  little  one  died  the  same  day.   The  parents  have  the  sympathy  of  all  in 

their  bereavement. 

**********  September  2,  1926 

LIDGERWOOD  MONITOR Louis  and  Joe  Slablk  received  a  telegram  from  Indepence,  OT., 

announcing  that  their  sister  was  seriously  ill,  but  she  passed  away  a  few  hours  before 
they  arrived  there.  **********  September  2,  1926 

130, 


BANDIT  KILLED  in  BRECK.  HOLD-UP 
Second  Man  Is  In  Jail  While  Officers  Hunt  For  Tvro  Others 

Breckenridge ,  MN. ,  Sept.  4th.... Stepping  out  of  his  role  as  a  "sullen  bandit"  Eddie 
"Kid"  Moore,  18,  of  Baton  Rouge,  LA.,  today  told  Wilkin  County  Officials  of  his  part  in 
the  holdup  of  the  Stratford  Hotel  Billiard  Parlor  here  last  night  and  aided  in  identifying 
his  "partner"  who  was  shot  and  killed  in  the  atteinpted  robbery. 

Moores  told  his  story  after  a  sleepless  night  in  the  county  jail,  and  a  weird  story  it 
was.  When  he  finally  ceased  his  sulking  attitude,  during  which  he  refused  to  tell  Sheriff 
James  Fitzgerald  anything  but  his  name  and  address,  Moores  told  the  story  of  his  life. 

The  southerner,  held  on  a  grand  larceny  charge,  said  he  had  known  his  "partner"  but  a 
few  hours  when  they  held  up  the  pool  room.   "His  name  is  Sam",  Moores  told  Sheriff  McDonald. 
"That's  all  I  know  about  him." 

PATROLMAN  SHOOTS  BANDIT 

In  the  pockets  of  the  dead  bandit,  slain  by  a  bullet  from  the  gun  of  night  patrolman, 
Casper  Schott,  while  he  was  in  the  act  of  going  through  the  pockets  of  one  of  the  15  victims 
he  had  lined  up  against  the  wall,  a  pamphlet  "The  Gospel  of  St.  Luke,"  was  found.  On  the 
pamphlet,  the  name  and  address,  "Sam  Westbo,  Correll,  MN."  was  foimd. 

Sheriff  Fitzgerald,  who  first  believed  the  dead  man  to  be  J.  B.  Juntt,  as  that  name 
was  written  in  the  lining  of  his  coat  pocket,  notified  relatives  of  the  dead  man  and  they 
were  on  their  way  here  this  afternoon  to  make  positive  the  identification. 

In  his  story,  Moores  told  Sheriff  Fitzgerald  he  had  been  a  "roamer"  since  he  was  14  year 
of  agff".  Moore's  parents,  vaudeville  performers,  died  a  few  years  ago,  he  told  the  officials 
and  he  has  been  "on  the  go"  ever  since.  "I've  worked  around  circus's,  mostly  waiting  on 
tables  and  doing  anything  I  could.   I  always  liked  to  follow  the  shows.   Sam  and  I  and 
another  fellow  I  knew  as  Jack  got  to  Wahpeton  at  7:30  last  night  with  a  crew  of  harvest  hands 
I've  been  working  in  harvest  fields  for  the  last  month  since  I  left  the  circus  in  Minneapolis 

A  tale  of  how  he  was  "doublecrossed  by  "Jack,"  who,  he  said,  is  38,  as  old  as  the  slain 
bandit,  and  who  "framed"  the  holdxip  which  resulted  in  his  arrest,  was  told  by  Moores. 

"JACK"  FRAMED  the  HOLDUP 

"This  Jack  started  it  while  we  were  eating  supper  at  the  Nelson  Cafe  in  Watpeton.  He 
said  it  would  be  easy  and  told  me  just  what  to  do.  When  we  started  down  the  stairs  into  the 
basement  of  the  hotel  where  the  pool  hall  is  Sam  went  first  and  I  followed  him.  Jack  was 
right  behind  me.   Sam  had  the  gun.   I  was  supposed  to  go  through  the  pockets  of  the  fellows. 

"But  just  as  we  got  to  the  foot  of  the  stairs  and  were  about  to  go  into  the  pool  hall, 
Sam  turned  around  and  handed  me  the  gun.  Jack  ran  back  upstairs,  saying  he  would  watch  out 
for  the  police  and  I  couldn't  do  anything  but  wave  that  gun  at  the  men  in  that  place." 

When  Officer  Schott  entered  the  billard  room,  Moores  said  he  put  his  guq^  on  the  counter 
and  held  up  his  hands,  watching  bis  new  found  friend  killed. 

Sheriff  Fitzgerald,  who  followed  Schott  into  the  place,  today,  said,  however,  that  Moore 
fired  one  shot  at  him.  Moores  denied  this,  declaring  that  the  empty  cartridge  in  the  revolve 
he  carried  is  accounted  for  by  his  story  that  "Sam"  playfully  fired  one  shot  at  a  passing 

131. 


box  car  near  Fainnount  Friday  afternoon. 

Officer  Schott,  summoned  by  C.  P.  Harvey,  Minneapolis  salesman,  who  slipped  out  of  a 
door  unnoticed  by  the  bandit  pair,  revealed  today  that  he  had  a  narrow  escape  during  the 
excitement  of  frustrating  the  holdup  last  night. 

"After  I  fired  two  shots,  one  of  which  hit  Westbo  in  the  hip  and  the  other  in  the  right 
lung,  my  gun  refused  to  work  and  I  stepped  back  into  the  stairway,  out  of  range  of  the  gun 
held  by  Moores,"  Schott  said. 

SHERIFF  COVERS  MOORES 

Luckily,  as  I  was  trying  to  get  the  revolver  working  again.  Sheriff  Fitzgerald  arrived 
and  "covered"  Moores  with  his  gun." 

The  holdup  Friday  night  was  staged  after  the  men  had  been  in  the  pool  hall  purchasing 
some  soft  drinks  and  had  looked  over  the  ground  of  their  operations,  intended  victims  told 
police  and  Sheriff  Fitzgerald  today. 

Fourteen  men  and  Leon  O'Neill,  in  charge  of  the  pool  hall  at  the  time,  were  lined  up 
against  a  wall  of  the  place  by  Moores,  according  to  their  story's  and  Westbo  went  through 
their  pockets. 

Mr.  Harvey  and  one  or  two  others  escaped  through  the  door  leading  to  the  hotel  upstairs 
after  concealing  their  money  and  valuables  under  a  pool  table. 

Today  at  his  arraignment  before  Mrs.  Roberta  E.  Nelson,  Justice  of  the  Peace,  Moores 
did  not  enter  a  plea,  saying  he  would  do  so  at  10  AM.,  Tuesday,  to  which  time  his  case  was 
continued.  The  continuation  was  asked  by  Henry  G.  Wyvell,  county  attorney  of  Wilken  County, 
who  drew  up  the  complaint.   Sheriff  Fitzgerald  swore  to  the  grand  larceny  charge. 

Police  of  Breckenrldge  and  Wahpeton  are  working  hand  in  hand  with  Sheriff  Fitzgerald 

and  Sheriff  R.  V.  McMlchael  of  Wahpeton,  in  rounding  up  suspects  today.   Several  men  have 

been  picked  up.  All  were  released,  as  none  of  the  victims  of  the  holdup  identified  any  of 

them. 

After  the  hearing,  Moores,  who  is  of  French  descent  and  speaks  broken  English  and  has 

a  hard  time  understanding  the  questions  put  to  him,  apparently  fully  realized  for  the  first 

time  the  seriousness  of  the  charge  against  him.   "I  don't  know  how  it  happened,"  he  said. 

"We  just  talked  about  doing  it  and  before  I  knew  what  it  was  all  about,  I  was  in  jail." 

The  prisoner  was  bitter  In  his  attitude  toward  "Jack,"  who,  he  told  the  officials, 

"doublecrossed  him."  "He  might  have  given  me  warning  when  the  officers  were  coming,  after 

he  left  us  to  hold  up  the  place  alone,"  he  told  Sheriff  Fitzgerald  as  he  was  led  back  to 

his  cell  after  the  hearing.       ^u.^^^^^^^^  ,.^1.   n   i^o/r 

&        **********  September  9,  1926 


********** 


Mr.  William  Dennstedt  left  Tuesday  for  Olivia,  MN.,  to  attend  the  funeral  of  his  mother. 

**********  September  9,  1926 

Sam  Llndsey,  an  old  pioneer  of  this  vicinity,  died  at  Fergus  Falls,  last  week.   He 

leaves  many  friends  here,  to  mourn  his  death. 

**********  September  16,  1926 

132. 


INFANT  CHILD  DIES 
Last  Friday  the  Infant  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Maurice  Aker,  died.  The  baby  was  bom 
Thursday  morning  and  was  perfectly  normal,  and  well.   Friday  she  became  ill  and  died  in  a 
few  hours.  The  many  friends  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Aker  extend  sincere  sympathy  in  their  loss. 
The  following  lines  were  penned  in  memory  of  little  Sarah  Ellen. 
A  dear  little  angel.  Came  this  way. 
To  bring  Heavenly  joy:  Just  for  a  day. 

Her  mission  here  below,  Was  so  dreamily  brief; 
But  TIME,  the  Great  Healer,  Shall  lessen  our  grief. 
Altho  we  humbly  bow.  To  God's  High  Will, 
In  our  home,  there  is  a  void.  Which  nothing  can  fill. 

And  we  shall  cherish  a  memory,  so  ethereal,  pure  and  sweet 
Of  Darling  Sarah  Ellen,  Whom  we  shall  meet; 
Happy  with  the  angels.  On  the  Heavenly  Throne; 
When  our  own  mission.  On  Earth  is  done. 

**********  September  30,  1926 

FORMER  LIDGERWOOD  WOMEN  KILLED  BY  LIGHTNING 
Miss  Edith  Porkomy,  16  year  old  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Anton  Porkomy,  who  moved 
from  Lidgerwood  to  Woodbum,  OR.,  about  3  years  ago,  was  struck  by  lightning  and  instantly 
killed_  on  Sept.  16th.   Stella,  33,  a  sister  of  Mr.  Porkomy  was  struck  and  killed  at  the 
same  time. 

The  other  daughters,  Elsie,  14,  and  Antoinette  also  were  struck.  Elsie  being  burned 
from  the  knees  down  and  Antoinette  being  burned  on  the  left  foot,  according  to  a  Portland, 
OR.,  newspaper  received  in  Wahpeton  this  week. 

The  girls  had  been  picking  cucumbers  on  the  Porkomy  farm  southeast  of  Woodbum.  A 
severe  storm  came  up  and  they  took  refuge  under  a  tree.  Lightning  struck  the  tree,  kill- 
ing the  two,  women  and  a  dog.         WAHPETON  GLOBE 

**********  September  30,  1926 


NEW  EFFINGTON Mr.  and  Mrs.  Max  Wcxler  retumed  home  Wednesday  evening  from  Minn- 
eapolis where  they  had  been  to  attend  the  funeral  of  Mrs.  V/exler's  father,  Mr.  A.  Reuben 
Stein,  who  passed  away  at  his  home  on  Wednesday,  Sept.  15th,  after  a  lingering  illness.   Had 
he  lived  until  Friday  he  would  have  reached  his  seventy-second  birthday.  The  funeral  was  held 
Thursday,  We  hope  to  be  able  to  publish  a  more  extended  obituary  of  this  estimable  man  next 
week.  **********  September  30,  1926 


133. 


BOY  KILLED  WHEN  TEAM  RUNS  AWAY 

Edward,  the  13  year  old  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Albert  Lehman  living  southwest  of  town, 
met  a  tragic  death  Wednesday  evening  about  8  o'clock  when  a  team  hitched  to  a  hay  rake  ran 
away. 

The  young  man  had  finished  raking  some  hay  and  started  for  home,  ^^en  a  short  distant 
down  the  road  his  brother,  who  was  plowing  in  a  field  nearby,  saw  the  team  running  and  heard 
the  unfortunate  boy  yelling  whoa.  He  was  still  on  the  rake  seat  when  last  seen,  but  when 
the  team  came  in  the  grove  at  the  Lehman  home,  the  father  not  seeing  the  boy,  went  out  to 
investigate  and  found  the  boy  under  the  rake  dead,  still  gripping  the  lines. 

The  funeral  will  be  held  from  St.  Anthony's  Church  on  Saturday  and  interment  vri.ll  be 
in  the  cemetery  north  of  town.  The  bereaved  parents  have  the  sympathy  of  the  community. 

..  .  .FAIRMOUNT  NEWS **********  September  30,  1926 

CARL  WITT  DIES 

On  Saturday  October  2nd,  Carl  Witt,  one  of  Richland  County's  pioneers,  passed  away  at 
his  home  in  Belford  Township.  His  affliction  was  heart  trouble.  Mr.  Witt  started  ailing 
early  this  spring,  and  on  Sept.  25th,  he  was  taken  to  the  hospital  at  Fargo,  ND.,  where  he 
could  receive  the  attention  of  the  doctors  and  nurses.  But  Mr.  Witt  was  brought  to  his 
home  from  the  hospital  in  an  ambulance  two  weeks  ago. 

The  funeral  services  were  held  Tuesday  afternoon,  Oct.  5th,  at  St.  John's  Church  in 
Belford  Township.  Rev.  Cordts  preached  the  sermon  at  the  church  while  Rev.  Hinck  of  Great 
Bend  conducted  the  services  at  the  cemetery. 

Carl  Witt  was  bom  in  Germany,  June  24th,  1841.  He  was  married  to  Miss  Reta  Hollum  in 
Germany.   They  then  came  to  the  United  States  where  they  settled  in  the  state  of  Ohio,  where 
they  lived  for  six  years,  and  then  moved  to  Belford  Township  and  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Witt  have  lived 
on  that  old  homestead  all  these  years. 

Mr.  Witt  is  survived  by  his  wife,  Mrs.  Carl  Witt;  and  nine  children,  Mr.  Charles  Witt, 
Mrs.  Dibbert,  Mrs.  John  Krause,  Lillian  Witt,  Henry  Witt,  Louis  Witt  and  Mrs.  D.  S.  Mcllwain, 
all  of  Uankinson  or  Belford  Township,  Miss  Minnie  Witt  of  Wahpeton,  ND.,  and  Mrs.  Arnold 
Mitzel  of  Yakima,  WA.  All  of  the  children  attended  the  funeral  except  Mrs,  A.  Mitzel ,  who 
was  unable  to  come.  Besides  his  wife  and  children,  Mr.  Witt  is  survived  by  eight  nieces  and 
nephews,  however,  only  one  niece  was  able  to  attend  the  funeral,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Cricksberg  of 
Claremont,  MN. 

The  sincere  sympathy  of  the  people  of  this  community  is  extended  to  the  bereaved  wife 
and  children.  **********  October  7,  1926 


13A. 


DEER  KILLS  MAN  NEAR  MANDAN 
Deer  Causes  Fatality  On  Mandan  -  Bismarck  Road  Saturday  Night 

Arthur  Guy  Bolton,  25,  was  Instantly  killed  about  11:30  Saturday  night,  when  he  was  str- 
uck by  a  car  driven  by  Jack  Zent,  5th  Ave.  SE,  Mandan,  on  the  Bismarck  -  Mandan  Highway. 
R.  J.  McPeek,  who  was  with  Bolton,  was  struck  by  the  same  car  and  sustained  minor  Injuries. 

A  coroner's  Jury  In  Morton  Coirnty,  Monday  afternoon,  returned  a  verdict  of  accidental 
death,  exonerating  Zent.  Several  wild  deer  from  the  bottoms  dashed  across  the  road  just  as 
the  car  occupied  by  Bolton,  McPeek  and  Peter  Schroeder  approached  the  car,  crashing  into  one 
of  them,  killing  it,  and  swerving  off  into  the  ditch  breaking  a  front  wheel.  The  accident 
occurred  about  300  yeards  west  of  the  Woodland  farm. 

According  to  the  stories  told  by  McPeek,  Schroeder  and  Coroner  J.  K.  Kennelley  of  Morton 
County,  who  arrived  on  the  scene  just  after  the  accident,  Bolton  and  McPeek  stood  upon  the 
pavement  and  hailed  Kennelley,  who  was  driving  towards  Bismarck  with  a  lady  friend.  Kennelle 
was  cautious,  and  did  not  stop  in  response  to  their  signals,  but  after  passing  the  wrecked  ca 
he  stopped  his  car  and  backed  up  to  a  point  near  the  scene  on  the  left  side  of  the  road.   As 
Kennelley  stopped,  another  car  was  seen  coming  from  Bismarck,  and  McPeek  and  Bolton  stood 
In  the  middle  of  the  highway  to  flag  the  driver.  According  to  Zent's  story,  he  did  not  notic 
the  men  until  he  was  close  to  them  and  then  he  had  the  alternative  of  crashing  Into  either  tt 
wrecked  car  or  the  Kennelly  car,  if  he  tried  to  avoid  the  men  standing  in  the  middle  of  the 
road.  Throwing  on  the  brakes  of  his  sedan,  they  locked  tightly,  the  car  swerving  Into  McPeek 
and  Bolton.  McPeek  was  knocked  into  the  ditch,  where  he  lay  stunned  for  a  few  moments,  but 
Bolton  was  killed  instantly,  his  neck  bring  broken  and  his  sktxll  crushed.  Skidding  into  a 
complete  turn  to  the  east,  the  Zest  car  sldeswiped  the  Kennelly  car,  smashing  all  of  the 
glass  on  one  side  of  the  car  and  crtimpling  the  fenders.  Mr.  Kennelly 's  companion  was  thrown 
against  the  side  of  the  car  by  the  impact,  sustaining  a  gash  in  one  leg,  and  removing  skin 
from  her  right  shin. 

When  Kennelly  reached  Bolton  he  was  dead.  McPeek  regained  consciousness  and  was  taken  t 
a  hospital  in  Bismarck.  The  deer  which  caused  the  fatality  was  lying  in  the  ditch  near  Boltc 

Coroner  Kennelly  was  the  principal  witness  before  the  coroner's  jury,  which  was  composec 
of  Charles  Toman,  Jr.,  Wm.  Cummins  and  Lee  Mohr.   The  investigation  was  in  charge  of  State's 
Attorney  C.  F.  Kelsch.  **********  October  7,  1926 

FAIRMOUNT Mrs.  C.  E.  Thompson  received  word  Monday  evening  from  Erhalt,  KN. ,  that 

her  father  had  passed  away.   She  left  for  that  place  the  same  evening  accompanied  by  her 
youngest  son.  **********  October  7,  1926 

DEATH  OF  MRS.  CARL  RETTIG 
Who  Died  at  Lidgerwood  Hospital  Thursday,  Funeral  Saturday 
The  community  was  greatly  saddened  Thursday  morning  by  the  news  of  the  death  of  Mrs. 

Carl  Rettig 

Mrs.  Rettig  has  been  ill  for  about  two  weeks.   She  was  taken  to  the  Lidgerwood  Hospital 
a  week  ago  and  passed  away  Wednesday  night.   Her  affliction  was  pneumonia.   Saturday,  October 

135. 


2nd,  Mrs.  Rettig  gave  birth  to  an  Infant  son,  vtio  died  Sunday,  October  3rd. 

She  is  survived  by  her  husband  and  a  two  year  old  baby;  also  her  father  and  mother, 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Martin  Bommersbach  and  ten  brothers  and  sisters. 

Mrs.  Rettig  was  bom  and  raised  here  and  has  many  friends  who  are  deeply  saddened  over 
her  untimely  death.  The  funeral  will  take  place  Saturday  at  10  o'clock,  at  the  St.  Philip's 
Church.  **********  October  14,  1926 

DR.  MOVIUS  DIES  IN  AIRPLANE  ACCIDEKT 
Former  Lidgerwood  Doctor  Rilled  Thursday  on  Trip  From  Twin  Cities 

Dr.  A.  H.  Movlus  of  Jamestown,  a  former  Lidgerwood  boy,  was  killed  late  Thurday  after- 
noon in  an  airplane  accident  about  a  mile  south  of  Alexandria,  MN. 

The  plane  in  which  he  was  a  passenger  struck  an  air  pocket  and  went  Into  a  tall  spin 
from  a  height  of  1,000  feet.  Dr.  Movlus  suffered  a  fractured  skull  and  the  pilot,  Robert 
Metchalf  of  Lakota,  ND.,  was  seriously  injured.   The  accident  happened  at  5  o'clock  and  Dr. 
Movlus  died  in  the  Alexandria  Hospital  two  hours  later. 

Dr.  Movlus  was  a  brother  of  Dr.  W.  G.  Movlus  and  Mrs.  Alice  Hintz,  both  of  Lidgerwood. 
The  crash  was  witnessed  by  Mr,  and  Mrs.  James  Bowen  and  Axel  Swanson,  pilot,  who  were  in  ano- 
ther plane.  Both  parties  were  on  the  way  home  from  the  Twin  Cities  where  they  had  been 
visiting  friends.  Dr.  Movlus  and  Mr.  Bowen  were  partners  in  a  taxi  and  airplane  business  at 
Jamestown. 

Both  planes  had  stopped  just  outside  Jamestown  to  take  on  fuel,  after  facing  a  high 
wind  from  the  cities.  Dr.  Movlus  and  his  pilot  had  just  taken  off  the  ground  when  the  plane 
hit  the  air  pocket  and  went  into  a  tail  spin,  according  to  Pilot  Metchalf. 

Dr.  Movlus  was  the  son  of  the  Rev.  and  Mrs.  Ernest  F.  Movlus,  for  many  years  residents 
of  Lidgerwood  and  now  living  in  Los  Angeles.   Dr.  Movlus  was  bom  in  Fargo,  April  25th,  1882, 
and  was  a  graduate  of  the  Fargo  schools.   He  was  later  graduated  from  a  medical  school  in 
Chicago.   He  is  survived  by  his  widow,  a  son,  Alfred,  and  a  daughter,  Elizabeth.   Five  bro- 
thers and  three  sisters  also  are  living.   The  brothers  are:  Dr.  Herbert  Movius  and  Dr.  Clar- 
ence Movlus,  both  of  Los  Angeles,  Dr.  Claude  Movius,  St.  Louis,  Dr.  W,  G.  Movius,  Lidgerwood, 
and  E.  0.  Movius,  Selah,  WA.  The  sisters  are:  Mrs.  Etta  Christiansen  of  Los  Angeles,  Mrs. 
Marie  Femer,  Long  Beach,  CA.,  and  Mrs.  Alice  Hlnz,  Lidgerwood. 

**********  October  14,  1926 

FAIRMOUNT Mrs.  Lena  Ortman  received  a  message  Wednesday  morning  announcing  the  death 

of  her  niece  Mrs.  Isabell  Anderson  of  Oconomowoc,  WI .  ,  who  died  on  Tuesday,  October  12th. 

**********  October  21,  1926 

FAIRMOUNT.  ..  .Mrs,  Henry  Schraddik  died  at  her  home  near  Tyler,  Tuesday -pioming  after  a 
long  illness.   She  leaves  a  husband  and  five  children,  3  girls  and  2  boys  to  mourn  her  loss. 
She  was  about  43  years  old  and  was  a  daughter  of  John  Weibusch,  Sr,   The  funeral  was  held  in 
the  Lutheran  Church  in  Summltt  Township. 

**********  October  21,  1926 

136. 


GREAT  BEND.... George  Worner  received  a  message  from  Chilton,  WI.,  on  Friday  informing 
him  of  the  death  of  William  Brandal;  further  details  have  not  been  learned.  The  Brandal 
family  were  former  residents  of  Great  Bend, 

**********  October  21,  1926 

WESLEY  CROOPER  KILLED 

The  sad  news  of  the  tragic  death  of  Wesley  Cropper  veil  known  young  man  of  the  North- 
east section,  which  occured  in  Chicago  Wednesday  morning,  came  as  a  bolt  from  a  clear  sky 
and  his  many  Minneapolis  friends  were  so  shocked  that  they  could  hardly  believe  that  such  an 
accident  had  taken  place.  Up  to  their  time  of  going  to  press  all  the  particulars  the  Argus 
was  able  to  glean  was  from  short  telegrams  sent  to  the  parents  of  the  young  man,  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
John  Cropper,  of  2403  Central  Avenue,  and  in  substance  are  as  follows: 

On  Wednesday  morning,  as  Wesley  was  going  to  his  work  at  the  Crane  Company's  factory 
in  his  automobile,  accompanied  by  Miss  Hazel  Rlsber,  a  large  truck  collided  with  his  car 
and  completely  demolished  the  vehicle  and  so  badly  injuring  the  young  man  that  he  died  while 
being  rushed  to  the  Hospital.  Miss  Rlsberg  was  also  badly  injured.  Telegrams  were  sent  to 
the  Cropper  family  in  Minneapolis  by  the  Chicago  Police  and  also  by  John  S.  Jones,  an  intiraai 

friend  of  Wesley  Cropper,  in  Chicago.     The  MINNEAPOLIS  ARGUS 

**********  October  21,  1926 

-Mr.  and  Mrs.  Richard  Radloff  returned  on  Monday  from  Ladysmith,  WI.,  where  they  attendee 
the  funeral  of  Mrs.  Radloff 's  father,  Mr.  Jacob,  who  died  last  Friday  morning. 

**********  October  28,  1926 

DEATH  of  AGED  LADY 
Mrs.  Emmerick,  passed  away  Monday  morning.   Deceased  was  bom  in  Austria  eighty  two  yea: 
ago.   She  lived  in  North  Dakota  the  last  twenty  nine  years,  making  her  home  with  her  daughtei 
Mrs.  Portner,  living  on  the  farm  all  her  life. 

She  is  survived  by  three  daughters  and  one  brother.   The  brother  is  Mr.  Wolfe  of  Hank- 
inson,  and  sisters:  Mrs.  Portner  of  Hankinson,  Mrs.  Andrew  Jarskl,  of  Hankinson,  Mrs.  Andrew 
Besik  of  Lowry,  MN. 

Funeral  services  were  held  on  Wednesday  morning  at  St.  Philip's  Church. 

**********  October  28,  1926 


?????????? 

Misses  Agnes  and  Elnora  Kinn  attended  the  funeral  of  J.  Hermes  of  Wahpeton  on  Wednesday. 

Same  paper Mr.  Adolph  Hermes  was  called  to  Wahpeton  Friday  afternoon  on  account  of  his 

father's  illness.  His  father  is  much  improved. 

**********  November  i* ,    1926 

137. 


ABERCROMBIE  BOY  SHOOTS  FAPMER 
Four  Men  and  Two  Women  Held  as  Witnesses  to  Killing  of  Morton  County  Man 

Charged  with  second  degree  murder  growing  out  of  the  fatal  shooting  of  Arvig  Pahinanlnen, 
farmer  and  alleged  bootlegger,  Joseph  Korsvlk  of  Mandan  will  have  a  prelljnlnary  hearing  this 
week,  probably  on  Wednesday  or  Thursday.  He  will  be  defended  by  Attys.  William  Langer  of 
Bismarck  and  G.  H.  Korsvlk  of  Abercromble. 

Details  of  the  killing  will  be  divulged  at  the  hearing.  It  is  understood  that  Pahina- 
inen  was  a  bootlegger.  A  party  of  men.  Including  Korsvlk,  had  gone  to  his  house  the  evening 
of  the  shooting  last  Wednesday,  and  it  is  said  that  Korsvlk  overheard  a  plan  to  rob  a  friend 
of  his  who  accompanied  the  party. 

Pahinanlnen  lived  near  Schmidt,  a  village  about  6  miles  south  of  Mandan  and  Bismarck. 
His  only  known  relative  lives  in  Finland.   Funeral  services  were  held  Friday  afternoon. 

The  following  statement  was  Issued  by  C.  F.  Kelsch,  states  attomey,^  after  the  murder 
charge  was  placed: 

"There  is  no  evidence  that  a  murder  was  premeditated,  consequently  a  first  degree  murder 
charge  is  not  merited  nor  would  it  stand  up.  However,  I  can  find  no  self  defense  excuse  for 
the  shooting  and  have  consequently  fixed  the  charge  of  second  degree  murder." 

It  is  thought  the  defense  will  attempt  to  prove  justifiable  homicide.   It  is  said  that 
Korsvlk  made  a  complete  confession  to  authorities  after  the  death  of  Pahinalnen,  who  expired 
in  a  Bismarck  Hospital  several  hours  after  he  was  shot.  He  had  been  taken  to  the  hospital 
by  Korsvlk  and  it  was  thought  he  would  recover,  but  loss  of  blood  and  the  shock  resulted  in 
his  death. 

So  far  as  could  be  learned  yesterday  the  shooting  was  the  aftermath  of  a  drinking  party 
held  at  the  Pahinanlnen  home  near  Mandan.  A  party  of  Bismarck  men  are  said  to  have  driven  to 
the  home  late  Wednesday  where  they  began  drinking.  Korsvlk  stated  that  during  the  party  he 
overheard  a  plan  to  rob  Thomas  Patten,  a  friend  of  his.  The  plotting  is  alleged  to  have  end- 
ed in  a  fight  that  came  to  a  close  after  a  few  blows  were  exchanged. 

The  visitors  started  home.  Korsvlk  is  said  to  have  taken  Pahinalnen's  gun  from  the  wall 
before  he  left  with  his  companions.  The  men  lost  their  way  after  leaving  the  Pahinalnen  home, 
so  they  wandered  back  to  the  farm.  Some  members  of  the  party  Insisted  on  entering  the  Pahina- 
lnen home  and,  according  to  reports,  the  farmer  protested  and  told  them  to  go  home.  After 
some  delay  he  opened  the  door  and  was  confronted  by  Korvik,  gun  in  hand,  Pahinalnen  was  fright 
ened,  it  is  said,  and  started  to  run  away.  The  men  called  at  him  to  stop,  and  when  he  refused 
to  obey  Korskik  is  said  to  have  fired  at  him. 

Following  the  alledged  confession  of  Korsvik,  Morton  County  authorities,  decided  that  an 
inquest  would  be  unnecessary.  The  party,  consisting  of  four  men  and  two  women,  besides  Kors- 
vik, are  being  held  as  witnesses,  and  it  is  expected  that  Korsvlk  will  be  charged  with  murder. 

A  brother  of  Korsvik  was  killed  last  winter  near  Abercromble  while  on  a  hunting  trip.  He 
Is  thought  to  have  stumbled  over  a  tree  stump  in  such  a  way  that  his  gun  was  fired  into  his 
body.  **********  November  4,  1926 

138. 


RICHLAND  PIONEER  DIED  WEDNESDAY 
Frederick  Strege,  Pioneer  of  '83,  Died  at  His  Home  Near  Lidgerwood,  Aged  86  years. 

Friedrick  Strege,  a  prominent  citizen  of  the  neighborhood  of  Lidgerwood,  ND.,  died  on 
his  farm  on  Wednesday  morning,  Nov.  3rd,  at  5:30  AM. 

He  was  bom,  baptized  and   confirmed  at  Hermannstal,  Pommem,  Germany,  and  emigrated  to 
this  country  In  the  fall  of  1886.  This  meant  quite  an  undertaking  in  those  "good  old  days," 
for  it  took  the  sailing  ship  seven  long  weeks  to  reach  the  place  of  its  destination.  But 
safely  he- landed  at  New  York,  took  a  train  and  went  to  Wisconsin  where  he  arrived  at  Christ- 
mas time.   (Should  the  immigration  year  be  1876?) 

Here  in  the  state  of  Wisconsin  he  married  Miss  Fredericks  Boelke  and  with  her  he  moved 
further  west  to  Great  Bend,  Richland  County,  ND.   In  1882  he  took  a  homestead  near  Lidgerwood 
and  moved  there  with  his  family  in  1883. 

His  dear  wife,  and  mother  of  his  children,  preceded  him  in  death  in  1902  after  having 
a  lingering  illness  of  long  duration. 

The  deceased  was  a  member  of  the  Council  of  "St.  John's  Evangelical  Church"  which  con- 
gregation he  established  with  a  few  other  friends  and  aqualntances  in  1889. 

Grandpa  Strege  was  suffering  from  Inflnnities  of  old  age  for  about  three  years  and  his 
death  meant  a  great  relief  to  himself  and  his  children  who  cared  for  him. 

Six  children  were  bom  to  him  and  his  wife,  of  which  one  died  in  early  infancy  in  1885 
at  the  age  of  eleven  months. 

The  names  of  his  children  still  living  are:  Ida  (Mrs.  Wm.  Radke,)  Louise  (Mrs.  Albert 
Wohlwend)  Emil,  and  John.  All  of  these  children  are  living  in  or  near  Lidgerwood. 

He  is  also  survived  by  twenty  one  grandchildren  and  one  great-grandchild  and  two  bro- 
thers, John  and  Carl,  both  living  in  Lidgerwood. 

He  attained  the  advanced  age  of  85  years,  7  months  and  25  days.  Burial  services  will 
be  held  at  the  house  near  Lidgerwood  on  Friday  afternoon,  Nov.  5th  at  1:30  PM  and  at  "St. 
John's  Evangelical  Church"  at  Lidgerwood  about  2  PM.   Rev.  J.  H.  Meier  from  Hankinson  will 
officiate.  *****a*a**  November  A,  1926 

"STILLWATER  JOHN  DEAD" 

"Stillwater  Joha,"  the  old  Indian,  v*o  mystified  the  northwest  with  his  uncanny  skill  in 
locating  dead  bodies  at  the  bottom  of  lakes  and  rivers,  died  on  Tuesday  at  his  home  in  Still- 
water, MN.   During  his  career  he  found  about  500  bodies.   No  one  knew  his  method,  but  he 
rarely  failed  to  find  the  corpse.   It  is  said,  that  he  confided  the  secret  to  his  immediate 

relatives  before  he  died.         **********  November  11,  1926 

MRS.  WEINKAUF  DEAD 

Mrs,  Emma  Weinkauf,  who  lives  near  Hammer,  died  Thursday  moming  at  A: 30.  Ker  death 
was  chiefly  caused  by  old  age. 

The  funeral  will  be  held  Sunday  aftemoon  at  2  PM.,  at  the  St.  Paul  Church,  five  miles 
north  of  Hammer.  Rev.  Meier  of  Hankinson  will  preach  the  sermon. 

Before  the  Fairmount-Veblen  branch  was  built,  Hankinson  was  the  town  that  the  Weinkauf 's 
did  all  their  business,  so  Mrs.  Weinkauf  Is  very  well  known  and  highly  respected  here,  and 
her  many  friends  will  be  sadly  grieved  over  her  death. 

Mr.  Weinkauf  preceded  her  in  death,  havln^|)a8sed  away  In  1917. 


OBITUARY  of  the  LATE  HELEN  AUTY  of  COGSWELL,  N.  DAK. 

Helen  Olson  was  bom  at  Prescott,  WI.,  on  June  6th,  1872,  and  died  at  Cogswell,  ND. , 
on  November  6th,  1926  at  the  age  of  fifty-four  years  and  five  months. 

She  was  married  to  Mathew  Henry  Auty  at  Minneapolis  in  1887  and  to  this  union  four 
children  were  bom,  two  of  whom  died  in  infancy.  They  moved  to  Harvey,  ND. ,  and  in  1903 
came  to  Hankinson  in  the  year  1920.   In  1923  Mrs.  Auty  and  the  two  sons  moved  to  Cogswell,  ND 
where  she  died  as  above  stated  after  a  very  short  illness  through  paralysis-.  She  was  a  kind 
and  loving  mother  and  was  much  respected  by  all  who  knew  her.  During  the  twenty  years  of 
their  residence  in  Hankinson  she  was  interested  in  the  Congregational  Church,  and  at  her  req- 
uest was  brought  here  for  burial.  The  deceased  leaves  to  mourn  her  loss,  the  two  sons,  Arth- 
ur and  Harold  of  Cogswell;  three  sisters,  Mrs.  Cora  Brickner,  Mrs.  Bessie  Simon  and  Mrs.  Cor- 
een  Strand,  all  of  Minneapolis;  two  brothers,  Arnold  and  Ole  Olson  of  Ellsworth,  WI.,  besides 
other  relatives  and  friends. 

Services  were  held  at  the  Congregational  Church  Monday  afternoon  Nov.  8th,  conducted  by 
Rev.  G.  R.  Mc  Keith.  A  choir  composed  of  Mrs.  George  Schuett,  Miss  C.  Jones  and  Miss  Ober- 
boe  sang  "Lead  Kindly  Light"  and  Beautiful  Isle  of  Somewhere,"  and  a  solo  was  given  by  Miss 
Oberboe  "0  The  Joy  That  There  Awaits  Me."  The  body  was  laid  to  rest  by  the  side  of  her  hus- 
band in  the  Hankinson  Cemetery.    **********  November  11,  1926 

OBITUARY 

Mrs.  Emma  Weinkauf  was  bom  on  Feb.  17th  at  Stettin,  Germany,  where  she  was  baptized 
and  confirmed.  On  Nov.  22nd,  1866,  she  was  united  in  marriage  to  Wilhelm  Weinkauf.  Thir- 
teen children  were  bom  In  Germany,  of  whom  9  died  in  infancy. 

After  the  family  had  lived  in  Germany  for  18  years  they  emigrated  to  America  in  May  of 
188A.   For  8  years  they  remained  in  Minnesota,  where  2  more  children  were  bom.  Believing 
that  a  better  future  was  awaiting  them  in  the  Great  West,  they  took  a  homestead  near  Hammer, 
SD.,  where  the  deceased  was  granted  to  live  32  years. 

With  her  husband,  and  other  friends  she  laid  the  foundation  of  St.  Paul's  Evangelical 
Church  and  was  interested  in  the  growth  of  this  congregation  until  she  gave  up  her  spirit 
on  Nov.  11th,  dying  of  old  age. 

She  is  survived  by  6  children:  Robert,  Otto,  Martha,  Friedrich,  Anna,  and  August:  36 
grandchildren,  9  great-grandchildren;  one  sister,  Mrs.  Anna  Goth  of  Minneapolis;  and  one 
sister-in-law,  Mrs.  Wilhelmlna  of  Newport,  WA. 

The  funeral  took  place  on  Sunday  afternoon,  Nov.  14th.  Many  friends  from  Hankinson 
and  other  places  had  come  to  pay  their  last  respect,  and  the  earthly  remains  were  laid  to 
rest  in  the  cemetery  near  the  church  she  loved  so  well. 

The  deceased  had  attained  the  age  of  81  years,  8  months  and  2A  days.  J.  H.  Meier  of 
Hankinson,  Pastor  of  the  Hammer  Church,  officiated. 

**********  November  18  ,  1926 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Otto  Weinkauf  and  family  returned  to  their  home  in  Scranton,  SD. ,  Wednes- 
day.  They  were  here  to  attend  the  funeral  of  Mrs.  Emma  Weinkauf. 

*********  *  November  18,  1926 

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CARD  of  THANKS 
We  wish  to  express  our  thanks  to  all  the  friends  and  neighbors,  who  have  so  kindly 
assisted  us  during  the  Illness  and  death  of  our  beloved  mother. 

We  also  wish  to  thank  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Otto  Ernst,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Henry  Hoffman  and  Mrs. 
Selma  Jahnke  for  their  kindness: 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Robert  Welnkauf 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Otto  Welnkauf 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  George  Jahnke 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  F.  W.  Welnkauf 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Alf  Witzlg 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Aug.  Welnkauf. 

**********  November  18,  1926 

GREAT  BEND.... Mrs.  Henrietta  Heine,  mother  of  Mrs.  Rev.  Hlnck,  died  last  Wednesday  at 

the  Hlnck  home  where  she  has  made  her  home  the  past  years.  The  funeral  services  were  held 

at  Ellendale,  ND. 

**********  November  26,  1926 

SUICIDE  FOUND  SUNDAY  MORNING 
Body  of  Stranger  Who  Took  Own  Life  by  Hanging  Discovered 

John  Frltsch,  53  years  old,  formerly  of  Duluth,  MN. ,  committed  suicide  in  Oakes  Sunday 
morning  by  hanging.  The  body  was  discovered  about  10  AM  Sunday  in  an  outhouse  on  the  resid- 
ence property  occupied  by  Ray  Fetherstone,  First  and  Elm  Streets.  A  tenpenny  nail,  a  wire 
scraper  such  as  used  to  rake  ashes  from  a  stove  and  two  handkerchiefs  were  used  to  accompl- 
ish the  deed.  The  handkerchiefs,  knotted  around  the  neck  was  attached  to  the  scraper,  which 
was  hooked  over  the  nail.  The  deceased  evidently  completed  these  arrangements  for  taking  his 
life  while  standing,  and  then  slumped  into  a  sitting  posture,  in  which  position  the  corpse 
was  found. 

Some  suspicions  were  entertained  at  first  that  the  man,  unknown  in  this  city,  had  been 
the  victim  of  foul  play  and  the  body  arranged  in  such  a  manner  to  give  the  appearance  of  sui- 
cide.  The  countenance  of  the  dead  man  showed  no  effects  of  strangulation,  and  the  arrangement 
of  handkerchiefs  and  scraper,  over  a  small  nail,  together  with  the  peculiar  position  of  the 
body,  made  it  seem  at  first  glance  that  death  could  not  have  been  self  inflicted  in  that  manm 

Coroner  Lynde  was  immediately  summoned  from  Ellendale,  and  arrived  in  a  few  hours  in  com- 
pany with  States  Attorney  Whipple.   After  making  a  careful  investigation  of  the  situation  and 
a  close  examination  of  the  body,  which  showed  no  marks  of  violence,  it  was  determined  that  th< 
case  was  one  of  suicide  and  it  was  not  considered  necessary  to  impanel  a  coroner's  jury.  Aftej 
examination  of  the  remains  it  was  declared  that  the  act  must  have  been  committed  some  time 
between  7  and  8  o'clock  that  morning. 

Papers  found  upon  the  person  of  the  deceased  established  his  identity  as  John  Fritsch, 
until  recently  a  resident  of  Duluth.  where  he  was  employed  by  the  Morgan  Park  Company.  Later 
investigation  brought  out  the  fact  that  he  was  on  his  way  to  Strauville  to  join  his  wife, 
from  whom  he  had  been  estranged  for  some  years.   He  arrived  in  Oakes  Saturday  night  and  reg- 

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Istered  at  the  Home  Hotel. 

Mrs.  Fritsch  and  children  were  expecting  the  arrival  of  the  husband  and  father,  a  recon- 
ciliation between  the  parents  having  been  effected  through  the  efforts  of  an  older  son,  Will- 
lam,  who  lives  at  Superior,  WI.  Why  the  traveler  chose  to  end  his  life  before  completing  his 
journey  Is  a  mystery  not  explained.  Mr.  Fritsch  had  planned  to  make  his  home  in  the  future 

with  his  family  who  live  southeast  of  Straubvllle.     OAKES  TIMES 

**********  November  26,  1926 

H.  A.  Merrifleld  was  summoned  to  his  old  home  at  Elk  River,  UN.,  Tuesday  morning  by  a 
message  announcing  the  sudden  death  of  his  father-in-law.  Judge  Albert  Bailey,  from  a  heart 
attack  about  midnight.  Judge  Bailey  has  been  subject  to  these  attacks  but  had  reached  the 
ripe  age  of  76  years.  For  over  30  years  he  has  been  probate  Judge  of  Serbune  County,  WN. 
He  is  survived  by  the  wife  and  two  children ....  one  son  and  one  daughter,  the  latter  Mrs.  H. 
A.  Merrifleld. 

Mr.  Merrifleld  left  Elk  River  early  Monday  morning,  where  he  had  spent  Thanksgiving  with 
the  Bailey  family  and  at  that  time  Judge  Bailey  was  apparently  in  the  best  of  health. 

**********  December  2,  1926 

Olen  T.  Mattson,  a  railway  postal  clerk  on  the  main  line  of  the  Soo  for  the  past  26 
years,  died  of  paralysis  at  his  home  in  Buffalo,  MN. ,  last  week.  He  was  in  the  union  depot 
at  St,  Paul,  just  off  his  run,  when  he  collapsed  and  was  immediately  taken  to  Buffalo,  where 
he  died  two  days  later. 

Deceased  was  60  years  old  and  leaves  a  wife  and  family.   He  began  work  on  the  St.  Paul 
&  Portal  postal  run  in  1900  and  served  continuously  on  the  run  up  to  the  time  of  his  death. 
He  was  due  to  retire  on  a  pension  within  a  short  time.  Mr.  Mattson  was  well  known  to  most 
of  the  railroad  boys  and  his  sudden  death,  came  as  a  great  shock  to  his  friends  here. 

**********  December  2,  1926 

INFANT  CHILD  DIES 

A  dark  cloud  of  grief  settled  over  the  Robert  Hartleben  home  Sunday,  Dec.  5th  when  the 
little  twin  baby  girl.  Norma  passed  away  with  pneumonia,  after  having  the  measles.   The  baby 
was  one  year  and  two  weeks  old.  The  funeral  vxas  held  Wednesday  afternoon  at  the  Emmanuel 
German  Lutheran  Church  with  Rev,  J.  H.  Meier  officiating. 

**********  December  9,  1926 

Mr.  Frank  E.  Rick  received  a  message  on  Tuesday  that  his  uncle,  W.  H.  Rick  of  Williams, 
LA.,  had  suddenly  passed  away.     **********  December  9,  1926 

Many  railroad  people  here  were  shocked  to  hear  the  sad  news  of  Mrs.  John  Barton's  death. 
The  Bartons  live  at  Minneapolis.   **********  December  9,  1926 

LIDGERWOOD The  infant  child  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Erail  Welders  of  Cayuga,  died  this  morn- 
ing.  The  death  was  caused  by  measles  and  complications. 

**********  December  9,  1926 

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CHARGE  IN  FIRST  DEGREE  IS  LIKELY 
Alice  Hoist,  20,  Is  Accused;  Victim  is  William  Nafus,  22 

SAKISH,  ND.,  Dec.  Uth. ..  .(AP) ..  .William  Nafus,  22,  was  shot  and  killed  here  yesterday 
by  Miss  Alice  Hoist,  20,  waitress  in  a  local  cafe  who  fainted  almost  simultaneously  with  the 
pulling  of  the  trigger.  The  girl's  motive  for  the  shooting  is  unknown,  as  she  has  told  auth- 
orities she  does  not  know  why  she  killed  Nafus. 

The  girl  is  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Gust  Hoist,  living  on  a  farm  five  miles  from  here 
She  has  an  uncle,  J.  C.  Hoist,  living  at  Hankinson,  ND. 

Miss  Hoist,  whose  home  is  on  a  farm  between  Sanlsh  and  Van  Hook,  walked  into  the  Amsler 
Pool  Hall  in  Sanlsh,  and  told  bystanders  that  she  wanted  to  see  Nafus.  When  Nafus  approached 
according  to  eye  witnesses,  the  girl  pulled  a  revolver  out  of  her  coat  pocket  and  pointing  it 
at  him,  shot  him  through  the  heart. 

Witnesses  say  that  Nafus  said;  "For  God's  sake,  don't  shoot.  Sis."  Among  her  friends 
the  girl  has  the  nickname  of  "Sis." 

When  the  revolver  shot  rang  out,  the  girl  swooned  and  Nafus  turned  and  walked  about  four 
steps,  and  told  Frank  Amsler,  an  employee  in  the  pool  hall,  to  call  a  doctor,  Nafus  died 
in  about  five  minutes.  It  Is  said. 

Friends  of  the  girl  say  that  they  know  of  no  reason  why  Miss  Hoist  should  have  shot 
Nafur.   She  had  been  keeping  company  with  another  man,  it  is  known  here,  and  so  far  as  can 
be  ascertained,  she  has  never  been  in  the  company  of  the  slain  man. 

The  girl  remained  in  a  hysterical  condition  throughout  most  of  yesterday  afternoon  and 
evenlilg,  following  the  shooting  which  occurred  about  1:40  PM. ,  but  has  assumed  a  more  com- 
posed attitude  today,  being  comforted  by  her  parents,  who  came  to  Sanish  immediately  after 
learning  of  the  affair. 

At  a  coroners  inquest,  held  here  last  evening,  it  was  found  that  Nafus  died  as  a  result 

of  being  shot  by  Miss  Hoist  and  State's  Attorney  C.  N.  Cottlngham  of  Mountrail  County  has 

announced  that  it  is  likely  that  a  charge  of  first  degree  murder  will  be  filed  against  the 

young  slayer. 

LITTLE  QUESTIONING  YET 

Sheriff  Stray,  States's  Attorney  Cottlngham  and  Dr.  A.  Flath,  coroner,  all  of  Stanley, 
came  to  Sanish  late  yesterday  soon  after  being  notified  of  the  slaying,  and  took  the  girl 
into  custody  for  questioning.   She  was  not  questioned  at  any  considerable  length,  however, 
and  probably  will  not  be  until  her  present  nervous  condition  improves. 

Miss  Hoist  was  taken  to  Stanley,  the  county  seat,  this  forenoon  in  the  custody  of  the 
county  officials  and  was  accompanied  by  her  parents.   She  will  be  arraigned  this  afternoon, 
before  Justice  George  W.  Wilson  on  a  murder  charge,  according  to  the  plans  of  authorities. 

Nafus'  home  is  at  Van  Hook,  where  his  parents  reside.  He  was  the  only  son  in  the 
family,  and  has  six  sisters.   Friends  of  the  girl  told  the  officials  that  she  had  been  sub- 
ject to  nervous  ailments. 

The  weapon  which  Miss  Hoist  used  to  kill  Nafus  is  said  to  have  belonged  to  her  employer 
In  the  restaurant,  who  kept  the  revolver  in  his  place  of  business. 

U3. 


Prior  to  locating  Nafus  in  the  pool  hall.  Miss  Hoist  was  reported  to  have  gone  to 
various  other  business  places  in  the  town,  asking  for  him.  At  no  time  did  she  indicate  that 
she  planned  to  shoot  him,  as  far  as  officials  could  learn. 

"I  don't  know  why  I  killed  him,"  Miss  Hoist  told  Sheriff  Stray,  when  he  questioned  her 
briefly  concerning  her  motive  for  the  slaying,  and  she  has  not  elaborated  on  his  reply. 

When  the  girl  is  taken  to  Stanley,  Sheriff  Stray  said,  C.  N.  Cottlngham,  State's  attome 
of  Mountrail  County,  will  be  given  the  facts  and  the  coroner's  jury  verdict.  A  warrant  charg 
ing  murder  in  the  first  degree  will  be  asked,  the  Sheriff  said. 

Hearing  in  the  case  may  be  held  in  Stanley  today. 

STANLEY,  ND.,  Dec.  15th.... A  mother  and  father  struck  dumb  by  the  disaster  that  has  come 
upon  their  daughter,  a  lover  who  remains  true  and  a  big  eyed  girl  who  wonders  what  it's  all 
about  are  the  main  characters  in  the  sad  drama  that  is  to  be  enacted  at  the  Mountrail  court 
house  here  this  afternoon. 

"I  am  not  sorry  for  what  I  did,"  Miss  Hoist  told  authorities.  Dry  eyed  and  apparently 
calm  she  awaits  the  outcome. 

Alice's  father,  tears  streaming  down  his  face  and  with  a  voice  that  wavered,  looked  a 
United  Press  representative  squarely  in  the  eye  and  told  the  story. 

"Alice  is  a  good  girl,"  he  said,  "She  went  to  Sanlsh  to  work  in  a  restaurant.   She  has 
been  going  with  a  young  man  from  Sanlsh  for  some  time.   He  is  all  right.   I  believe  they 
were  to  be  married.  This  Willie  Nafus  kept  hanging  around  the  restaurant." 

"He  tried  to  get  Alice  to  go  out  with  him.  She  never  would.  Last  Saturday  night  he 
followed  Alice  when  she  left  the  restaurant  and  overtook  her  near  the  school  house.  He  in- 
sulted her  and  Alice  fainted.   For  two  days  and  nights  she  cried.   The  barber  shop  is  in  the 
same  building  with  the  restaurant.   Alice  knew  there  was  a  coat  that  belonged  to  one  of  the 
barbers  hanging  on  the  wall  and  she  knew  there  was  a  revolver  in  the  coat  pocket." 

"Monday,  she  reached  in  the  pocket,  got  the  revolver  and  followed  Nafus  down  the  street. 
She  followed  him  into  the  poolhall  emd  shot  him." 

**********  December  16,  1926 

FAIRMOUNT . . . .  Harold  Moon  returned  home  on  Tuesday  evening  from  Brimfield,  IL,  where  he 
had  been  to  attend  the  funeral  of  his  father  who  died  on  Wednesday  of  last  week  at  that  place 

**********  December  16,  1926 

NEW  EFFINGTON Mrs.  W.  C.  Oliver  received  word  the  first  of  the  week  that  her  father 

Mr.  Leonard  Plaistad,  passed  away  Friday  at  Glen  Junction,  CO.,  where  he  has  spent  the  past 
four  years.  Death  came  from  ills  incident  to  extreme  old  age.  He  was  86  years  old  at  the 
time  of  his  death.  Mr.  Plaistad  was  bom  in  the  state  of  Maine  and  while  yet  a  boy,  enlisted 
in  the  17th  Maine  volunteers  and  served  through  the  Civil  War.  He'  lived  with  his  family  for 
many  years  at  Stillwater,  MN.  Mrs.  Plaistad  died  some  years  ago,  since  which  a  daughter  has 
been  his  companion  and  nurse.   He  is  survived  by  several  children,  grandchildren  and  great- 
grandchildren.  (It  reads  great  grandmother  but  must  be  great  grandchildren.) 

**********  December  16,  1926 

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DEATH  HOLDS  THROTTLE  AS  TRAIN  RUNS  TOWARD  CITY 
Soo  Line  Flyer  Rushes  Thru  Night  With  Engineer  Dead 

Death  was  at  the  throttle  of  the  crack  Soo  Line  passenger  train  which  raced  through 
the  night  and  arrived  in  Minneapolis  at  I  AM.,  Tuesday  several  hours  late. 

Nearly  200  passengers  were  unaware  that  the  engineer  had  died  with  his  hand  still 
gripping  the  throttle  near  Eden  Valley. 

The  train.  No.  108,  from  Vancouver,  was  late  when  it  took  on  Engineer  D.  W.  Whltech- 
urch,  60,  2643  Polk  St.  NE.  and  Fireman  Peter  M.  Olson,  3933  Reservoir  Boulevard,  both  of 
Minneapolis,  at  Enderlin,  ND. 

The  storms  and  drifts  had  held  the  train  behind  schedule.  As  the  train  was  approach- 
ing Eden  Valley  at  a  60  mile  clip.  Engineer  Whitechurch  remarked  to  Olson:  "With  no  more 
drifts  we'll  be  able  to  make  good  time." 

Olson  went  on  firing.  Two  minutes  later,  he  said,  he  looked  up  and  saw  the  engineer 
slumped  forward  dead  with  his  hand  still  on  the  throttle.  Olson  stopped  the  train  and 
drafting  a  brakeman  as  fireman  piloted  the  train  into  Minneapolis. 

**********  December  16,  1926 


145. 


DEATH  OF  PIONEER 

John  C.  Stiteler  was  bom  at  Smickbiirg,  PA.,  on  Apr,  4th,  1846,  and  died  on  Dec.  16th, 
1926,  at  Lidgerwood,  ND.,  at  the  age  of  80  years,  8  months  and  12  days. 

He  married  Frances  M.  Stewart  on  Oct.  18th,  1874  and  to  this  union  was  bom  one  son 
James  W. ,  who  passed  away  on  Feb.  23rd  of  this  year.   In  1876  the  family  moved  to  Pepin,  WI., 
where  they  made  their  home  for  five  years,  then  moving  to  Fairmount,  ND.,  apd  later  to  Lidger 
wood  where  they  lived  on  a  farm  two  miles  east  of  the  town. 

Twenty  years  ago  they  established  their  home  in  Lidgerwood,  where  he  has  since  lived 
excepting  for  visits  to  the  south  during  winter  months.  Mrs.  Stiteler  died  thirteen  years  ag 

He  is  survived  by  an  adopted  daughter,  Mrs.  H.  T.  Stone  and  four  grandchildren,  Evelyn, 
John,  Marion  and  Margaret  Stiteler  and  a  daughter-in-law,  Mrs.  J.  W.  Stiteler  and  hosts  of 
friends  who  mourn  his  departure. 

The  deceased  was  a  member  of  the  Masonic  Lodge  and  of  the  Methodist  Church.   The  funeral 
was  held  in  the  Methodist  Church  and  interment  was  made  in  the  Movius  Cemetery. 

**********  December  23,  1926 

We  have  been  informed  of  the  sad  news  of  the  death  of  the  baby  girl  of  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Kessel  Thomas  of  Plimmier,  MN.   The  baby  was  bom  Dec.  8th,  and  died  the  following  week. 

**********  December  23,  1926 

Mrs.  Charles  Grawe  and  Merle  De  Van  vent  to  Pollock,  ND.,  Saturday  to  attend  the  funeral 
of  Mrs.  Grawe 's  grandfather.   The  old  gentleman  was  92  years  old  and  had  he  lived  one  hour 
longer~would  have  been  93.  He  was  the  oldest  Mason  living.  Mrs.  Grawe  and  Miss  De  Van  re- 
turned to  Hankinson  on  Monday  Evening. 

**********  December  30,  1926 

The  sad  news  reached  Hankinson  Wednesday,  that  Mrs.  Chas.  Kath  passed  away  at  the  Bis- 
marck Hospital.  Mrs.  Kath  has  been  there  about  two  weeks,  she  has  been  a  constant  and  pat- 
ient sufferer.  She  is  survived  by  her  husband,  Mr.  Charles  Kath  and  a  son  and  daughter, 
Charles,  Jr.,  and  Mrs.  Reinhart  Hoefs. 

**********  December  30,  1926 

Mr.  Gilbert  Miller  received  a  message  on  Tuesday,  announcing  the  death  of  his  mother 
at  Elroy,  WI.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Miller  and  family  left  immediately  for  Elroy. 

**********  December  30,  1926 


146. 


19  2  7 

I 

OBITUAKT 

Mrs.  Carl  Kath  died  In  the  hospital  at  Bismarck,  following  an  operation  in  a  forlorn 
hope  of  saving  her  life.  The  funeral  was  held  Sunday  in  the  Lutheran  Church,  Rev.  Klausler 
conducting  the  services.  A  large  concourse  of  sorrowing  relatives  and  friends  were  present 
to  attest  their  love  and  esteem  for  the  deceased. 

Emiala  Cook  was  bom  on  Oct.  26th,  1867  at  Ordomsdorf ,  Germany.  She  was  married  on 
March  2A,  1893  to  Carl  Kath,  and  they  emigrated  to  the  U.  S.  soon  after  their  marriage, 
settling  at  Hankinson  where  they  have  lived  ever  since,  excepting  12  years  spent  on  a  farm 
near  here. 

Mrs.  Kath  was  a  patient  sufferer  for  many  years,  enduring  almost  unbearing  pain  with 
Christian  fortitude.  She  was  a  member  of  the  Lutheran  Church  and  a  faithful  worker  in  the 
Lord's  vineyard. 

She  leaves  to  mourn  her  death,  the  husband,  one  son,  Chas.  Kath,  one  daughter,  Mrs. 
Reinhart  Hoefs,  and  seven  grandchildren. 

**********  January  6,  1927 

MRS.  OTTO  NEUMANN  DIES  IN  HOSPITAL 
Following  an  Operation  for  Goitre.  Was  Early  Settler  Here 

Richland  County  lost  one  of  her  early  pioneers  Wednesday  when  Mrs.  Otto  Neumann  died 
at  the  hospital  in  Rochester  following  an  operation  for  goitre.  She  left  a  week  ago  for 
Rochester  to  submit  to  the  operation.  She  had  been  in  poor  health  for  several  years.  Mrs. 
Neumann  was  44  years  old. 

She  was  a  daughter  of  William  Dumke  of  this  city  and  her  early  life  was  spent  in  this 
vicinity,  the  family  later  moving  to  the  Great  Bend  community,  living  on  a  farm  one  mile  east 
of  Great  Bend. 

The  deceased  leaves  a  husband  and  three  children,  one  boy  and  two  girls;  two  brothers, 
Robert  and  William,  living  near  Hankinson;  two  sisters,  Mrs.  Minnie  Hoefs,  near  Great  Bend 
and  Mrs.  Lydia  Hoefs  near  Lidgerwood;  to  mourn  the  loss  of  a  lady  whose  beautiful  character 
and  lovable  disposition  had  endeared  her  to  a  host  of  friends  in  this  section  of  Richland 
County . 

The  date  of  the  funeral  has  not  been  decided  as  the  remains  will  not  arrive  from  Roch- 
ester before  Friday,  Mr.  Neumann  is  in  Rochester  at  present. 

**********  January  20,  1927 

SONORA  NEWS Mr.  and  Mrs.  Matt  King  returned  to  their  home  Sunday  afternoon  from 

Jeffers,  MN.,  where  they  attended  the  funeral  of  Mrs.  King's  father,  Mr.  Albright.  Mr. 
Albright  died  Wednesday  and  his  funeral  was  held  Friday. 

**********  January  20,  1927 


147. 


EARLY  SETTLER  DIES  SUNDAY 
D.  Spreckles  Dies  in  Wahpeton  Hospital  Sunday,  Jan.  23rd 

D.  Spreckles,  one  of  Richland  county's  early  settlers  died  Sunday  evening  at  7:30  PM 
after  an  illness  of  three  weeks.  Death  was  caused  by  gangrene,  complicated  with  diabetes. 
D.  Spreckles  went  to  the  hospital  three  weeks  ago  suffering  with  an  infected  foot. 

The  funeral  was  held  Wednesday  afternoon,  Jan.  26th,  Rev.  J.  H.  Meier  conducting  the 
services. in  Emanuel's  Ev.  Church.  Interment  was  made  in  Emanuel's  Ev.  Cemetery. 

Deitrich  Spreckles  was  bom  in  Hammar,  Province  Hanover,  Germany  on  Feb.  8th,  1850. 
Emigrating  to  the  US  when  he  was  29  years  old  to  Red  Wing,  MN. ,  he  remained  there  several 
years  and  moved  to  Wahpeton,  ND,,  where  he  married  Louise  Luther  on  Aug.  6th,  1883. 

He  homes teaded  in  Summit  Township,  Richland  County,  in  1883,  and  moved  to  Hankinson 
23  years  ago,  engaging  in  a  flour  and  feed  store  with  his  son,  Chas.  Of  late  years  Mr. 
Spreckles  had  retired. 

Seven  children  were  bom  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Spreckles,  four  of  them  preceding  their  father 
in  death. 

The  deceased  is  survived  by  his  wife:  Mrs.  Louise  Spreckles;  three  children,  Chas. 
Spreckles,  Mrs.  Anna  Dumke,  Mrs.  ymma   Bladow  of  Ziliah,  WA. ;  six  grandchildren;  sister,  Mrs. 
Grasfelder,  Germany;  brother,  Heinrich  Spreckles,  Germany. 

This  is  the  second  death  in  the  Spreckles  family  within  a  year.  A  son,  Robert,  was 
killed  at  Pierre  while  assisting  on  the  building  of  the  big  bridge  across  the  Missouri. 

*********  *  January  27,  1927 

OBITUARY 

Mrs.  Bertha  Neumann,  nee  Dumke  was  bom  in  Brandenburg  Township,  Richland  County,  ND., 
on  January  6th,  1884. 

The  deceased  was  married  to  Mr.  Otto  Neumann  on  Nov.  19th,  1903.  Three  children  were 
bom  to  this  union. 

The  sickness  that  was  the  cause  of  her  death  very  likely  started  some  years  ago  and 
brought  her  much  suffering.   It  was  tumor  of  the  brain  for  which  she  was  operated  upon  in 
Rochester,  MN. ,  where  she  had  been  sent  by  the  Doctors  at  Fargo,  ND. 

The  operation  in  Itself,  according  to  the  doctors'  statement,  was  successful,  but  she 
had  lost  so  much  blood,  that  even  a  transfusion  of  blood  from  her  husband  could  not  save 
her  life  and  on  Wednesday,  Jan.  19th,  she  passed  away. 

The  funeral  was  held  on  Sunday  afternoon,  Jan.  23rd,  in  Emanuel's  Evangelical  Church, 
Rev.  J.  H.  Meier  officiating,  and  the  large  attendance  of  relatives  and  friends  proved  how 
well  beloved  the  deceased  has  been  in  the  community.   The  interment  was  made  in  Emanuel's 
Evangelical  Cemetery. 

The  mourners  are  her  husband;  Mr.  Otto  Neumann;  3  children;  Mrs.  Hilda  Klingbeil,  Allen 
and  Ruth;  her  father;  VJllhelm  Dumke;  her  sisters,  Mrs.  Wm,  Hoefs,  Mrs.  August  Hoefs;  her  bro- 
thers; Robert  Dumke  and  Wm.  Dumke. 

She  attained  an  age  of  43  years  and  11  days. 

**********  January  27,  1927 

1A8. 


FAIRMOUHT Mrs.  0.  E.  Bergo  went  to  Clarissa.  MN.,  on  Friday  in  response  to  a  tele- 
gram that  her  brother-in-law.  Dr.  Watson,  had  died.  Mr.  Bergo  went  to  Clarissa  on  Tuesday 
evening.  **********  January  27,  1927 

ELIZABETH  TULLOCH  DIES 
Little  Elizabeth  Tulloch,  16  months  old,  died  this  morning.  The  funeral  will  be  held 
Saturday  at  the  parents  home,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  J.  P.  P.  Tulloch.  Elizabeth  has  never  been  well, 
and  while  her  passing  will  leave  an  aching  void  in  the  hearts  of  her  parents,  that  great 
healer.  Father  Time,  will  reconcile  the  grieving  parents  to  this  call  which  brought  surcease 
from  suffering  to  the  little  child.  The  community  extends  sympathy  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Tulloch 
in  their  hour  of  sorrow. 


********** 


February   3,    1927 


OBITUARY 

Elizabeth  Watson  Tulloch  was  bom  at  Hankinson,  ND.,  on  Sept.  30th,  1925  and  departed 
this  life  at  Hankinson,  ND.,  on  Feb.  3rd,  1927,  at  the  age  of  1  year,  4  months  and  A  days. 
She  was  the  second  child  and  daughter  of  Mr.  James  P.  P.  and  Mrs.  Patterson  Tullock  of  this 
city. 

She  had  been  ailing  from  birth  and  everything  possible  was  tried  to  make  healthy  life 
possible.  Her  very  weakness  won  for  her  the  constant  love  and  care  which  make  her  passing 
all  the  more  real  to  the  sorrowing  parents  and  sister.  The  sympathy  of  the  community  is 
graciously  given  to  the  family  in  this  time  of  sorrow. 

The  funeral  services  were  held  Saturday  afternoon,  Feb.  5th,  at  the  Congregational 
Churclr  in  charge  of  the  Rev.  G.  R.  McKeith  who  gave  a  brief  message  from  the  words  "It  is 
Well  with  the  Child."  One  special  hymn  "Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus"  sung  by  a  quartette  of 
girls;  Margery  Scribner,  Grace  Ramsey,  Doris  Stock  and  Mary  Chapin,  Mrs.  John  Wickman  pro- 
viding the  music  for  the  service.  The  floral  wreaths  from  the  Church,  American  Legion,  Mas- 
onic and  Eastern  Star  Lodge  were  very  beautiful.  The  funeral  arrangements  were  in  charge 
of  John  Green  and  Son,  the  pallbearers  were  Messrs.  Leonard  Kretchman,  Dan  Jones,  Alfred 
Hein  and  Howard  Cox.  The  body  was  laid  to  rest  in  the  Hankinson  Cemetery. 

**********  February  10,  1927 

Word  was  received  here  this  week  telling  of  the  death  of  Mrs.  Claude  H.  Smith  of  Port- 
land, OR.,  known  to  Hankinson  friends  as  Martha  Rindermann,  daughter  of  Oscar  H.  Rindermann. 

**********  February  10,  1927 

GREENDALE  PIONEER  DIES  WEDNESDAY 
Following  Attack  of  Qulncy  Complicated  with  Blood  Poisoning 
Wm.  Wurl,  a  pioneer  resident  of  Greendale  Township,  died  Wednesday  at  the  hospital  In 
Wahpeton.  Mr.  Wurl  suffered  an  attack  of  qulncy  several  weeks  ago.  After  apparently  being 
cured  of  this  disease,  he  assisted  in  some  of  the  farm  work.  His  condition  grew  rapidly 
worse,  the  throat  was  lanced,  but  Infection  followed  and  Mr.  Wurl  died  Wednesday  about  noon. 
Mr.  Wurl  was  bom  May  10,  1863,  In  Germany.   Emigrating  to  the  U.  S.  he  lived  at  Marsh- 
field  and  Iron  Ridge,  WI.  Coming  to  Richland  County  in  the  early  eighties,  he  settled  in 

U9. 


Greendale  Township,  vhere  he  lived  xmtil  his  death.  On  Oct.  Slst,  1891,  he  was  married 
to  Marie  Bladow  of  Belford  Township,  who  survives  him.  Nine  children  were  bom  to  this 
union:  Mrs.  Ed.  Petrick,  Rosholt;  Henry  of  Elma;  Mrs.  John  Petrick;  Albert  of  Wabasha,  MN. ; 
Mrs.  George  Young,  Wabasha,  MN.;  Mrs.  Adolph  Petrick;  and  Will,  Anna  and  Reinhardt,  living 
at  home. 

As  one  of  the  early  settlers  in  Greendale  Township,  and  Richland  County,  Wm.  Wurl  was 
actively. interested  in  the  up-building  of  his  community.  He  served  in  many  official  capa- 
cities on  the  various  boards  in  the  township,  being  a  member  of  the  town  board  for  many 
years  previous  to  his  death.  He  was  one  of  those  big-hearted  men  to  whom  all  went  with 
their  troubles,  and  Mr.  Wurl  was  always  ready  to  offer  aid  and  assistance. 

For  these  attributes  and  for  his  ability  as  a  business  man  Wm.  Wurl  occupied,  in  Green- 
dale, a  position  as  one  of  the  most  influential  men  of  the  township  and  his  death  will  be 
keenly  felt. 

Mr.  Wurl  had  always  been  a  member  of  the  Lutheran  Church  and  was  one  of  the  original 
members  of  the  Lutheran  congregation  in  Hankinson. 

**********  February  10,  1927 

DEATH  OF  MRS.  JOHNSON 
Died  of  Paralytic  Stroke  Tuesday  Afternoon,  Was  111  But  Few  Hours 

Mrs.  Wilhelmina  Johnson  died  Tuesday  afternoon  at  the  home  of  her  son,  A.  W.  Johnson, 
in  this  city,  after  an  Illness  of  24  hours  duration.  Mrs.  Johnson  was  well  on  Monday  after- 
noon, accompanying  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Johnson  on  an  auto  trip  to  Mantador.  Returning  home  they  in 
vited  her  to  remain  for  supper,  and  it  was  during  the  supper  hour  that  she  was  stricken  with 
a  paralytic  stroke  which  caused  her  death  at  2  PM  on  Tuesday. 

The  funeral  will  be  held  Friday  at  the  Congregational  Church,  Rev.  Geo.  R.  McKelth, 
conducting  the  services. 

Mrs.  Wilhelmina  Johnson  was  63  years  old  on  Jan.  28th,  1927.   She  was  bom  in  Chrlst- 
iannia,  Norway  in  1864,  emigrating  to  the  US  when  about  18  years  old.   She  married  Thorvald 
Johnson  In  Milwaukee,  the  family  later  moving  to  Minnesota,  coming  to  Nome,  ND. ,  in  1904. 
They  farmed  near  Noine  for  12  years  and  retired  making  their  home  with  their  daughter,  Mrs. 
0.  A.  Oliver  in  Enderlin  and  later  moving  to  Hankinson  with  the  Oliver  family,  eight  years 
ago.  In  1922  Mr.  Johnson  died. 

Four  children  were  bom  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Johnson,  all  of  whom  are  living;  A.  W,  Johnson, 
Mrs.  0.  A.  Oliver,  Josephine  Conlin,  of  Hankinson;  and  Mrs.  Peter  Helland  of  Nome,  ND. 

Mrs.  Johnson  possessed  one  of  those  rare  dispositions  that  saw  no  evil  in  anyone. 
Everyone  was  a  friend  to  her,  gained  through  contact  with  a  beautiful  character  of  cheer- 
fulness and  forbearance.   She  died  before  her  allotted  time,  but  to  those  who  knew  and  loved 
her,  death  simply  engraved  a  picture  of  her  many  loveable  qualities  which  will  remain  ensh- 
rined In  their  minds  for  years  to  come. 

**********  February  10,  1927 

WALTER  PELHAM  DIES 

Walter  Pelham  died  at  his  home  in  Fairmount  Wednesday  morning  after  an  Illness  of  sev- 

150. 


rel  weeks.  He  was  67  years  old.  The  funeral  will  be  held  Friday  afternoon  at  Fairmount. 
A  wife  and  three  grown  children,  and  a  brother  in  Minneapolis,  survive  him. 

Mr.  Pelham  was  a  very  well  known  political  figure  in  Richland  County,  having  served 
as  sheriff  of  the  county.  He  was  deputy  internal  revenue  collector  during  the  Wilson  Adm- 
instratlon.  The  old  time  democrats  of  Hankinson  were  well  acquainted  with  Mr.  Pelham, 
going  through  many  warm  political  campaigns  with  him. 

**********  February  17,  1927 

Peter  Ant  died  Monday  at  a  hospital  in  Minneapolis.  He  has  been  suffering  with  pne- 
umonia for  the  past  two  months. 

**********  February  17,  1927 

Mrs.  Katherine  Hunziker,  of  Minneapolis,  mother  of  Mrs.  Klausler,  died  Monday  evening 
at  the  age  of  80  years.  Rev.  Klausler  left  Wednesday  night  to  be  present  at  the  funeral 
which  takes  place  today  (Thursday).  Rev.  and  Mrs.  Klausler  expect  to  be  home  again  Friday 

or  Saturday. 

*******  ***  February  17,  1927 

SONORA  NEWS.... Mary,  the  baby  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Carl  Mahler,  who  has  been  ill 
with  pneumonia,  passed  away  on  Monday  evening.  The  sympathy  of  the  community  is  extended 
to  the  family  in  their  tljne  of  sorrow. 

**********  February  17,  1927 

Mrs.  W.  L.  Prall's  mother  died  Wednesday  morning  at  Dodge  Center,  MN. ,  of  cancer. 
Mr.  Prall  left  Thursday  night  to  attend  the  funeral  which  will  be  held  on  Friday. 

**********  February  21,  1927 

JOE  KORSVIK  STARTS  FIVE  YEAR  PRISON  TERM  THURSDAY 
Joe  Korsvik,  former  Abercrombie  boy,  convicted  of  first-degree  manslaughter  for  the 
killing  of  Arvid  Pahinainen  near  Mandan  in  October,  began  serving  a  five  year  term  in  the 
penitentiary  at  Bismarck  yesterday. 

Kersvik  was  tried  and  convicted  at  the  December  term  of  court  and  was  granted  a  60  day 
stay  of  execution  in  which  to  perfect  an  appeal.  Bond,  set  at  $5,000  was  not  furnished  and 
he  has  been  in  the  Morton  County  jail  during  the  60  day  period.  No  order  for  a  further  stay 
of  execution  was  given  by  Judge  Lembke,  and  Korsvik' s  commitment  papers  were  to  be  certified 
either  Wednesday  or  Thursday  of  this  week,  according  to  an  Associated  Press  dispatch. 

**********  March  3,  1927 

DEATH  of  MRS.  WM.  GABBERT,  SR. 

Mrs.  Marie  Gabbert,  nee  Schlaner,  was  bom  on  August  11,  1857,  in  New  York  State. 
Moving  to  Sibley  County,  MN..  she  was  married  in  1874  to  Wm.  Gabbert.  They  later  moved  to 
Arkansas,  spending  a  year  there  and  returned  to  Lyon  County,  then  moving  to  Wood  Lake.   In 
1922  they  came  to  Hankinson. 

In  1924,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Gabbert  celebrated  their  golden  wedding  anniversary. 

151. 


Mrs.  Gabbert  has  been  111  since  last  summer,  suffering  a  paralytic  stroke,  and  the 
usual  Infirmities  of  old  age.  She  spent  some  time  with  her  daughter  In  Hankinson,  Mrs. 
Emma  Schultz;  with  Mrs.  John  Gabbert;  and  during  the  last  months  at  the  August  Gabbert 
home.   She  died  Tuesday,  Marth  1st,  at  the  age  of  69  years  and  6  months. 

The  funeral  will  be  held  Friday  from  the  August  Gabbert  home  at  1  PM  and  at  the  Luth- 
eran Church  at  1:A5  PM,  with  Rev.  J.  P.  Klausler  conducting  the  services. 

Besides  the  husband,  she  Is  survived  by  children:  Mrs.  Emma  Schultz,  city;  August, 
John,  Adolph,  William  and  George  Gabbert,  all  of  Hankinson  community;  Mrs.  John  Wulff, 
Wood  Lake,  MN;  29  grandchildren  and  2  great-grandchildren. 

**********  March  3,  1927 

A.  W.  Ponath's  grandmother  died  this  afternoon  at  the  Breckenridge  Hospital  after  a 
lingering  illness.  **********  March  10,  1927 

Mrs.  W.  L.  Prall  was  called  to  Minneapolis  on  Feb.  19th  to  be  with  her  mother  who  was 
very  ill  and  who  passed  away  on  Feb.  23rd.   She  was  laid  to  rest  at  Big  Lake,  MN.,  their 
old  home  town  on  Feb.  25th.  Mr.  Prall  left  here  the  evening  of  the  24th  to  attend  the 
funeral  on  Monday  morning.  Mrs.  Prall  returned  Saturday  bringing  her  father,  Mr.  J.  A. 
Dmberhocher,  who  expects  to  visit  them  several  weeks. 

**********  March  10,  1927 

SONORA. . .  .The  Infant  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Leinan,  which  was  bom  Tuesday  and 
lived  but  a  few  days,  was  buried  on  Saturday. 

-  **********  March  10,  1927 

FUNERAL  of  MRS.  PONATH 

The  funeral  of  Mrs.  Henrietta  Ponath,  grandmother  of  A.  W.  Ponath  of  thic  city,  who 
died  in  the  Breckenridge  Hospital  last  Wednesday,  was  held  at  the  Lutheran  Church,  Hankin- 
son, on  Sunday  afternoon.  Rev.  J.  P.  Klausler  conducting  the  services. 

A  large  number  of  relatives  and  friends  gathered  to  pay  their  last  respects  to  this 
aged  lady.  Mrs.  Ponath  had  lived  to  the  extreme  age  of  91  years,  being  taken  away  by  cancer 
with  which  she  had  suffered  for  about  three  years . 

Mrs.  Ponath  was  bom  in  1836  in  Germany,  coming  to  Minnesota  in  1880  and  later  moved  to 
Great  Bend  in  1882  where  the  family  homesteaded.  The  children  living  are:  Mrs.  Herman  Illlg 
Havana;  Emll  Ponath,  Great  Bend;  Mrs.  Fred  Stein  and  Mrs.  Richard  Miller,  of  Fairmount.  Ten 
children  are  dead,  six  dying  in  Germany  and  four  in  the  United  States. 

**********  March  17,  1927 

Mrs.  M.  A.  Gotham  and  son  Jack  who  spent  the  past  two  weeks  at  Minneapolis  taking  care 
of  her  mother,  who  has  been  seriously  ill,  reports  that  her  mother  died  at  her  home  in  Minn- 
eapolis last  Saturday.  Mr.  Gotham  and  Mary  left  the  same  evening  for  Minneapolis  to  be  in 

attendance  at  the  funeral. 

**********  March  17,  1927 

GREAT  BEND. .  •  .Bemlce  Sadie  Loll,  youngest  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ed.  Loll,  died 

152. 


Wednesday  afternoon  at  the  Wahpeton  Hospital.  She  became  ill  with  an  attack  of  acute 
appendicitis  on  Monday  momiilg  and  was  rushed  to  the  hospital,  where  the  very  best  medical 
care  was  given  to  her. 

She  had  always  been  a  picture  of  health  and  her  death  came  as  a  shock  to  the  entire 
community.  Her  happy  and  cheerful  disposition  made  her  a  favorite  in  the  home,  school  and 
church  as  well  as  among  her  friends. 

Funeral  services  were  held  Saturday  afternoon  at  the  Evangelical  Church  at  Great  Bend 
with  the  Rev.  E.  J.  Schroeder,  local  pastor,  and  Rev.  Meier  of  the  Evangelical  Church  at 
Hankinson  officiating.  Special  music  was  rendered  by  the  sextette.  Rev.  Meier  sang  "Jesus 
Lover  of  My  Soul"  and  the  Simday  School  class,  of  which  Bemice  was  a  member,  sang  her  fav- 
orite hymn. 

She  leaves  to  mourn  her  loss;  her  parents,  two  sisters,  ten  brothers,  other  relatives 
and  a  host  of  friends. 

We  extend  our  heartful  sympathy  to  the  sorrowing  family. 

**********  March  17,  1927 

GREAT  BEND.... The  Infant  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Rudy  Bellng  passed  away  last  Tuesday 
morning  at  the  Wahpeton  hospital.   Services  were  held  on  Wednesday  afternoon  and  the  little 
one  was  laiid  to  rest  in  the  Evangelical  Cemetery  here. 

********** 

(  MARCH  2Ath  Issue  of  the  Hankinson  News  seems  to  be  missing  at  this  point.) 

********** 

DEATH  CALLS  YOUNG  MOTHER 
Mrs.  Albert  Grob  Dies  at  Breckenridge  Hospital  March  24 

Mrs.  Albert  Grob,  31  years  old  and  mother  of  eight  children,  died  Thursday  at  the 
Breckenridge  Hospital  after  a  brief  illness.  On  Feb.  15th,  she  gave  birth  to  a  child.  Mrs. 
Grob  did  not  recover  from  the  Illness  cavised  by  childbirth.  On  March  8th,  she  became  violen- 
tly ill  and  was  taken  to  the  hospital  on  March  16th.  Four  days  later  she  underwent  an  oper- 
ation in  a  vain  attempt  to  save  her  life,  but  to  no  avail  and  she  died  Thursday,  March  2Ath. 

The  funeral  services  were  held  Monday  afternoon,  March  28th,  at  Emmanuel  Evangelical 
Church,  Rev.  Meier  of  Hankinson  and  Rev.  Schroeder  of  Great  Bend  officiating. 

Lulu  Katherine  Hell  was  bom  on  Sept.  6th,  1895  at  Davenport,  lA.   She  later  moved  here 
with  her  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Hell,  and  was  baptised  and  confirmed  in  the  Emmanuel 
Evangelical  Church.  On  March  22nd,  1916,  she  was  united  in  marriage  to  Albert  Grob,  living 
near  Great  Bend.  Nine  children  were  bom  to  this  union,  one  child  dying  at  the  age  of  two 
years  and  ten  months. 

Besides  her  husband  and  eight  small  children  she  leaves  to  mourn  her  death;  her  parents 
two  brothers,  Walter  and  Hugo;  four  sisters,  Alma,  Mrs.  Lambert,  Martha  and  Edna, 

The  funeral  services  held  Monday  were  very  largely  attended  by  sorrowing  friends  and 
relatives;  and  the  sincere  sympathy  of  the  entire  community  is  extended  to  the  bereaved 

family.  **********  March  31,  1927 

153. 


RICHLAND  PIONEER  PASSES  ON 
Settled  In  This  Community  In  1892.  Died  at  Age  77  Years 

Herman  Mllbrandt,  a  pioneer  citizen  of  Hankinson  vicinity,  was  bom  on  March  18th,  1850. 
at  Kleinkluehnen ,  West  Prussia,  Germany.  In  1873  he  emigrated  to  this  country,  arriving  at 
Wlnoma,  MN. ,  on  Sept.  3rd. 

He  was  married  to  Miss  Augusta  Jasmer  on  Oct.  25,  1879,  which  union  was  blessed  with  13 
children..  The  seven  eldest  ones  preceeded  their  father  in  death,  Eimna,  Paul,  Lena,  Willy, 
Bertha,  Walter;  and  Minna  (Mrs.  Fred  Vedder)  who  passed  away  in  1909. 

In  1887,  the  family  moved  to  Westport,  SD.,  and  five  years  later  they  settled  in  the 
neighborhood  of  Hankinson  where  they  lived  on  a  farm  5h  miles  west  of  town. 

After  years  of  hard  labor  In  which  time  Mr.  Mllbrandt  earned  a  competency  he  moved  to 
Hankinson,  where  he  spent  the  remaining  15  years  of  his  life. 

His  health  was  failing  for  the  last  four  years  and  on  Sunday,  March  27th,  he  died  of 
Infirmities  of  age,  having  attained  the  age  of  77  years  and  9  days. 

Grandpa  Mllbrandt  Is  mourned  by  his  wife  and  six  children;  Henry,  Herman  (Milwaukee,  WI. 
Anna  (Mrs.  Otto  Medenwald)  Elsie,  (Mrs.  Sam  Hartman,  Milwaukee,  WI.)  Delia  (Mrs.  Raymond  Lue- 
thke  of  Fargo,  ND.)  Hulda  (Mrs.  Joe  Jaeger)  and  16  grandchildren. 

Funeral  services  were  conducted  by  Rev.  Meier  at  Emmanuel  Evangelical  Church  at  Hankin- 
son on  March  30th  and  interment  was  made  in  the  Emmanuel  Evan.  Cemetery. 

**********  March  31,  1927 

FRANK  HULTBERG  DIES  at  YANKTON 

A  telegram  announcing  the  death  of  Frank  Hultberg  at  the  Yankton  Hospital  for  Insane, 
was  received  by  J.  J.  Holm  Friday  morning  of  last  week. 

Frank  August  Hultberg  was  bom  in  Amaland,  Sweden,  on  Sept.  4th,  1869,  and  immigrated 
to  the  United  States  in  1889.  He  came  to  Roberts  County  from  Mllbank  in  1892,  and  homestead' 
four  and  one  half  miles  northeast  of  New  Efflngton,  where  he  fanned  for  several  years.  For 
a  number  of  years  he  was  a  member  of  Walla  Congregation.   In  1909  he  became  mentally  derange 
and  was  taken  to  the  State  Hospital  at  Yankton  where  he  has  since  been.  He  was  always  a 
quiet  peaceable  man,  and  well  liked  among  his  friends  and  neighbors. 

He  died  at  the  hospital,  Friday  March  18th,  1927,  at  the  age  of  57  years,  6  months  and 
U  days.   The  funeral  will  be  held  Friday,  March  25th,  from  the  Walla  Church,  Rev.  0.  0. 
Rafstad  officiating.  He  is  survived  by  one  sister,  Mrs.  J.  J.  Holm,  one  brother,  Charles 
of  Tilney,  Sask.,  and  three  brothers  and  many  relatives  in  Sweden. 

The  remains  arrived  at  Hankinson  on  Tuesday  and  were  met  by  Mr.  J.  J.  Holm. 
NEW  EFFINGTON  RECORD **********  March  31,  1927 

Mr,  Henry  Wipperman  left  for  Sharlon,  WI.,  to  be  in  attendance  at  his  brother-in-law's 
funeral,  who  died  last  Thursday  and  the  funeral  was  held  last  Monday.  He  returned  home 
last  Thursday,  blng  gone  a  week. 

**********  March  31,  1927 

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SONORA  NEWS.... Word  was  received  Tuesday  stating  that  Chas.  Boll's  mother,  who  has 
been  a  patient  at  the  Sanitarium  at  Jamestown  for  the  past  thirty  nine  years,  died  on  Sun- 
day. Funeral  arrangements  have  not  been  made  at  the  present  writing. 

**********  April  7,  1927 

GREAT  BEND..,. The  Revs,  Brockmiller  and  E,   J.  Bechtel  of  Fargo  were  visitors  here 
Saturday  and  Sunday.     Rev.  Bechtel  delivered  the  memorial  address  Sunday  evening  at  the  ser- 
vices given  in  memory  of  Rev.   Emll  Muehler  former  pastor  of  the  Evangelical  Church  here, 
who  died  recently  at  Los  Angeles,  CA. 

**********  April  7,    1927 

M.  A.  Wipperman  was  at  Alexandria,  MN.,  Wednesday,  in  charge  of  the  burial  of  Moses 
Robertson,  79  years,  who  died  at  the  home  of  his  nephew  and  niece,  Mr,  and  Mrs.  S.  T.  Sweet 
at  Wyndmere.  The  Sweet  family  were  former  residents  of  Hankinson  but  at  that  time  Mr.  Rob- 
ertson did  not  make  his  home  with  them. 

**********  April  14,  1927 

Miss  Ida  B.  Larson  received  the  sad  news  Saturday  announcing  that  her  brother's  wife 
had  died.  She  left  the  same  evening  for  Willow  City,  she  returned  to  Hankinson  Wednesday 
noon.  **********  April  21,  1927 

MRS.  PAUL  FUNERT  DIES  AT  HOSPITAL 
Funeral  Services  Were  Held  Tuesday  Afternoon  at  Emmanuel  Ev.  Church 

Mrs.  Paul  Kunert,  of  Hankinson,  died  Sunday  morning  at  the  St.  Francis  Hospital  in 
Breckenrldge,  after  a  long  Illness.   She  had  been  confined  to  her  bed  since  August  suffer- 
ing from  an  affliction  of  the  heart,  and  as  her  condition  the  last  few  days  was  considered 
hopeless,  death  came  as  a  relief  to  the  suffering  one. 

Mrs.  FTTHTifl  Albertlna  Kunert  nee  Rackow,  was  bom  Dec.  10th,  1880,  in  Fritzow,  Germany. 
She  came  to  this  country  at  the  age  of  three  years  and  spent  all  her  years  in  the  vicinity 
of  Hankinson.   She  received  her  religious  Instruction  and  was  confirmed  by  Rev.  August  War- 
necke  of  the  Emmanuel's  Evangelical  Church  in  Hankinson. 

In  1897  the  deceased  was  married  to  I'r.  Paul  Kunert,  and  to  this  union  was  bom  two 
sons,  Harry  and  Erwln. 

Mrs.  Kunert  was  a  sufferer  from  Inflammatory  rheumatism  previous  to  her  marriage.   In 
1904  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Kunert  went  to  Hot  Springs,  AR. ,  where  she  was  cured  of  the  rheumatism 
but  her  heart  remained  weak.   Since  August  the  deceased  was  forced  to  remain  in  bed  most 
of  the  time,  her  illness  gradually  growing  worse.   On  March  23rd  she  entered  the  Brecken- 
rldge Hospital.   Improving  in  health  rapidly,  plans  had  been  made  to  take  Mrs.  Kunert  home 
again,  but  during  the  night  of  April  17th,  she  escaped  from  the  hospital,  climbing  down  the 
waterspout  outside  her  window.   She  fell  the  last  few  feet,  suffering  internal  injuries 
which  caused  her  death. 

The  funeral  was  held  at  2  o'clock  at  the  house  and  2:15  at  the  Enmanuel's  Ev.  Church 

Rev.  Meier  conducting  the  services.   Interment  was  made  in  the  Emmanuel  Evangelical  Church 

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Cemetery.  The  church  was  filled  with  sorrowing  relatives  and  friends  who  attended  to  pay 
their  last  respects  to  the  deceased  and  the  floral  offerings  were  profuse  and  beautiful. 

Mrs.  Kunert  was  46  years,  A  months  and  13  days  old  at  the  time  of  her  death.  Besides 
the  husband  and  two  sons,  she  leaves  to  mourn  her  departure  from  this  earth,  four  brothers 
and  three  sisters:  Mrs.  John  Rahn,  Fred  Rackow,  Mrs.  John  Bradford,  Wm.  Macheel  and  Mrs. 
Carl  Albers  of  Hanklnson;  G.  E.  Rackow  of  Mantador,  and  Theodore  Macheel  of  Mllnor.  She  is 
cilso  survived  by  an  aunt,  Mrs.  Carl  Zander. 

****  *  *****  April  28,  1927 

FUNERAL  SUNDAY  for  ESTHER  BOHN 
Daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  H.  C.  Bohn  of  Great  Bend  Victim  of  Pneumonia 

The  Great  Bend  community  was  saddened  Thursday  by  word  that  Miss  Esther  Bohn,  age  21, 
daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Herman  C.  Bohn,  had  died  that  morning  in  a  Fargo  Hospital  of  pneu- 
monia. 

Miss  Bohn  left  Great  Bend  about  4  years  ago,  to  attend  college,  and  had  been  employed 
the  past  3  years  as  stenographer  in  the  office  of  County  Auditor  F.  Ford  Dougherty  at  Fargo. 
Last  winter  she  was  sick  for  some  time  with  influenza,  which  left  her  in  a  weakened  condit- 
ion.  She  came  home  for  a  time  to  rest,  but  returned  to  her  work  this  spring.  After  work- 
ing several  days  she  became  sick  again  and  pneumonia  developed,  resulting  in  her  death, 
Thursday,  after  she  had  been  a  hospital  patient  for  three  weeks.  She  had  always  enjoyed 
good  health,  and  her  death  was  a  shock  to  relatives  and  friends. 

Esther  Bohn  was  bom  at  Great  Bend  on  June  11th,  1905,  attended  the  Great  Bend  schools 
and  grew  to  womanhood  there.   She  is  survived  by  her  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Herman  C.  Bohn, 
three  sisters,  Regina,  Edna  and  Lorain,  and  two  brothers,  Paul  and  Melvin,  all  of  whom  live 
at  home. 

The  body  was  taken  to  Great  Bend  Thursday  and  funeral  services  were  held  Sunday,  at 
2  o'clock  from  the  home  and  2:30  PM  from  the  German  Lutheran  Church.   Interment  was  in  the 
Lutheran  Cemetery  at  Great  Bend.   The  attendance  was  one  of  the  largest  ever  known  at  a 
Great  Bend  funeral  and  the  floral  offerings  were  profuse,  including  many  from  Fargo  friends. 

Sympathy  is  general  and  sincere  for  the  bereaved  family. 

**********  April  28,  1927 

Herman  Zietlow  died  at  Milwaukee  last  Friday.   Robert,  Frank,  Bert  and  Albert  left 
Saturday  to  be  in  attendance  at  the  funeral  of  their  father.  Mr.  Zietlow  is  an  old  resi- 
dent of  Hankinson,  leaving  here  about  five  years  ago  for  Milwaukee. 

**********  April  28,  1927 

JOSEPH  BEZENEK,  WAHPETON,  KILLS  HIMSELF  in  FARGO 

The  body  of  Joseph  Bezenek,  48,  Wahpeton,  who  disappeared  Thursday  afternoon  from  a 
local  sanitarium,  was  found  at  1:45  PM.,  Saturday  near  the  east  side  of  Riverside  Cemetery, 
where  he  had  killed  himself  by  hanging.   Henry  T.  Hanson,  1545  Third  Ave.  N.  discovered  the 
body,  which  was  partly  hidden  in  a  clump  of  trees. 

Mr.  Bezenek  had  been  taking  treatments  in  Fargo  and  left  the  sanitarium  about  2:30  PM., 

Thursday.  When   he  did  not  appear  for  supper,  attendants  made  a  search  for  him  and  concluded 

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that  he  had  gone  home.  They  wired  his  relatives  and  a  brother,  David,  of  Breckenridge, 
arrived  in  Fargo  Saturday  to  aid  In  the  search. 

Mr.  Hanson,  who  had  been  on  a  hike  with  his  son,  noticed  what  he  thought  were  clothes 
hanging  to  a  tree.  He  Investigated  and  found  the  body  of  Mr.  Bezenek. 

He  had  hanged  himself  with  a  clothesline.  Melancholia,  resulting  from  ill  health  is 
given  as  the  reason  for  his  deed. 

Mr.  Bezenek,  who  had  lived  near  Wahpeton  all  his  life,  is  survived  by  two  sisters, 
Mrs.  Joseph  Novetny,  Breckenridge;  Mrs.  Joseph  Simonltch,  Breckenridge  and  two  brothers, 
Frank  and  David.  **********  May  5,  1927 

THEODORE  LARSON,  EARLY  PIONEER  of  DWIGHT  IS  DEAD 

Theodore  Larson,  age  69,  a  resident  of  Dwight  Township  since  1881  and  county  commiss- 
ioner, of  Richland  County  for  12  years,  died  about  6:30  AM  Wednesday  morning  at  his  farm 
home  about  3  miles  north  of  Dwight  village. 

Mr.  Larson  served  as  county  commissioner  until  this  year,  when  his  health  began  to 
fall.  He  had  been  suffering  from  a  stomach  disorder  the  past  few  months,  but  had  not  been 
confined  to  bed.  A  short  time  ago  he  spent  a  week  at  a  hospital  here,  but  returned  home  fee! 
Ing  better.  Monday  he  was  in  Wahpeton  for  dental  attention,  and  on  the  day  preceding  his 
death  had  been  out  repairing  fences.  He  arose  early  Wednesday  morning  and  a  short  time 
later  was  stricken  by  a  somach  hemorrhage,  which  caused  his  death  soon  after. 

Mr.  Larson  led  an  eventful  life,  including  a  variety  of  hardship.  He  was  bom  in  Nor- 
way, Feb.  25th,  1858,  and  was  engaged  in  farm  work  until  he  was  15  years  old,  when  he  went 
to  sea  as  a  sailor  for  seven  years,  during  which  time  he  saw  much  of  the  world  on  the  old 
sailing  vessels. 

He  came  to  America  in  1881,  landing  in  New  York  in  Sept.   He  came  directly  to  Rich- 
land County,  Dakota  Territory,  and  soon  after  his  arrival  at  Dwight,  entered  the  employ  of 
C.  M.  Johnson  as  clerk,  serving  in  that  capacity  for  15  years.   In  the  meantime  he  had  pur- 
chased 160  acres  of  land  in  section  18  of  Dwight  Township.   He  settled  on  the  farm  in  1896 
and  made  his  home  there  until  his  death. 

He  served  as  county  commissioner  for  12  years,  was  a  township  supervisor  many  years 
and  a  member  of  the  school  board.  His  life  was  distinguished  by  efforts  to  better  himself 
and  his  community  and  his  disinterested  service  won  him  high  esteem  and  general  affection. 

**********  May  5,  1927 

FARMER  CRUSHED  UNDER  DISC  DRILL 
Jens  Gylland  Dies  As  Result  of  Accident  Last  Wednesday 

The  first  fatal  farm  accident  of  the  1927  season  saddened  the  Abercrombie  community 
last  Wednesday  when  Jens  Gylland,  61,  prominent  farmer  living  about  6  miles  west  of  the 
village,  met  death  under  a  drill. 

Exactly  how  the  accident  happened  is  not  known.   Mr.  Gylland  spent  the  morning  in  a 
field  near  his  farm  home,  driving  four  horses  on  a  seed  drill.  At  noon  he  stopped  his  horse: 
near  the  side  of  the  field  next  to  the  farm  buildings.   No  one  saw  him  unhitch  the  horses, 
but  his  son  Palmar,  who  was  in  the  bam,  heard  a  noise  and  looked  out  to  see  the  horses 

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loose  and  his  father  lying  quietly  on  the  ground.   He  rushed  out  and  was  horrified  to  dis-^ 
cover  that  Mr.  Gylland  was  bleeding  profusely  from  a  deep  gash  across  one  side  of  his  head, 
where  one  of  the  discs  on  the  drill  had  passed  over  It. 

It  is  sxipposed  that  when  Mr.  Gylland  unhitched  the  horses  and  allowed  them  to  start  to- 
ward the  bam  he  neglected  to  unfasten  one  of  the  tugs,  and  that  when  the  horses  started 
away  the  drill  was  jerked  forward,  knocking  Mr.  Gylland  down. 

He  was  given  medical  attention  by  a  local  physician  and  later  was  rxished  to  the  Wahpeto 
Hospital,  the  trip  of  25  miles  being  made  in  31  minutes.  At  the  hospital  he  was  taken  to  th 
elevator  to  be  raised  to  the  second  floor.  His  daughter,  Thora,  a  student  nurse,  was  in  ch- 
arge of  the  elevator,  and  fainted  when  she  saw  her  father.  She  was  to  have  completed  her  wo 
this  spring,  but  has  decided  to  give  it  up  for  the  time  being. 

Examinations  at  the  hospital  showed  that,  besides  a  severe  laceration  on  the  right  side 
of  Mr.  Gylland' 8  head,  his  skull  was  fractured  and  his  jaw  broken.   There  were  also  serious 
injuries  to  his  back  and  one  arm.  He  died  late  that  night  without  regaining  consciousness. 

WAHPETON  GLOBE **********  May  12,  1927 

HAN  MEETS  INSTANT  DEATH  ON  ELECTRIC  LIGHT  POLE 

A  sad  accident  took  place  Monday  forenoon  at  the  electric  light  plant  maintained  in 
Lisbon  by  the  Ottertail  Power  &  Light  Co.   The  company  had  a  force  of  men  at  work  for  equi- 
ping  the  gravel  pit  west  of  the  city  with  power  for  the  benefit  of  the  contractors  having 
road  graveling  to  do  when  James  McCoy,  engaged  in  what  is  called  distribution  (of  wires) 
work,  and  who  was  near  the  top  of  one  of  the  High  Line  posts  near  the  plant,  accidentally 
struct  his  head  against  a  wire  carrying,  it  is  said,  30,000  to  40,000  voltage  power.  The 
result  was  instantaneous  death.  The  body  was  lowered  as  soon  as  possible  to  the  ground  by 
other  members  of  the  crew,  and  taken  to  Lozier's  Undertaking  rooms,  from  where  the  remains 
were  later  sent  to  relatives  at  Grand  Forks.   Deceased  was  A5  years  old,  a  single  man,  and 
leaves  to  mourn  his  loss,  a  brother  and  three  sisters,  one  of  whom  with  her  husband,  resides 
at  Grand  Forks.  This  accident  and  casualty  saddened  the  entire  crew  of  men  at  work  at  the 
lighting  plant. 

Another  opinion  of  the  means  by  which  McCoy  met  his  death  is  advanced  by  an  eye  \dLtness 
of  the  tragedy.  He  states  that  while  the  unfortunate  man  was  sitting  on  the  cross  trees  of 
the  pole  on  which  he  was  working,  a  heavy  black  cloud  in  the  western  sky  emitted  lightning, 
almost  immediately  McCoy  slumped  in  his  seat,  and  while  he  did  not  fall  to  the  ground,  his 
head  drooped  over,  and  after  a  few  weak  quivers,  he  made  no  further  movements.   The  atmos- 
pheric color  around  the  pole  and  body  at  that  very  moment  indicated  a  great  rush  of  elect- 
ricity, and  it  is  believed  the  discharge  from  the  cloud  in  the  sky  drew  the  electricity  from 
the  high  tension  wire  over  McCoy's  head  and  caused  his  death.  The  additional  fact  that  the 
poles  and  wires  of  the  High  Line  were  dripping  wet  from  the  night's  rains,  may  also  have 
helped  to  draw  out  the  electricity.  McCoy  was  the  oldest  man  with  the  force  at  work  for 
the  company,  and  was  escperienced  in  his  work,  hence  it  is  probable  that  atmospheric  condit- 
ions were  responsible  for  his  death. 

**********  June  2,  1927 

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MAN  KILLS  WIFE  AND  SEXF 
Failing  to  Effect  Reconcllatiori,  Shoots  Wife  and  Self,  Both  Dead 

Edward  H.  Moore,  39  years  old,  shot,  and  killed  his  wife  Ethel,  35,  at  the  home  of  her 
brother,  John  Poole,  seven  miles  southwest  of  Cogswell  last  Thursday  evening,  about  5:30  PM. 

Mrs.  Moore  and  her  two  sons,  age  14  and  16,  have  been  living  with  Mr.  Poole,  since  Mar- 
ch, when  Mr.  Poole  and  George  Steinbach  drove  to  Pueblo,  CO.,  and  brought  them  back  with 
them  to  Sargent  County. 

According  to  the  testimony  brought  out  in  the  coroner's  request,  Moore  and  his  wife 
did  not  get  along  very  well,  and  he  had  repeatedly  threatened  to  shoot  her.  Both  the  sons 
testified  that  their  father  carried  a  revolver  and  had  several  times  in  their  hearing, 
threatened  their  mother. 

Moore  was  accompanied  to  North  Dakota  by  a  man  named  W.  F.  Orr,  and  Orr  was  with  him 
when  he  drove  to  the  Poole  farm.  Orr  testified  to  meeting  Moore  in  Pueblo,  and  accepting 
Moore's  proposition  to  come  to  North  Dakota  with  him,  the  latter  to  pay  all  the  expenses. 
He  stated  they  first  went  to  Bismarck,  and  tried  to  locate  Poole  through  the  auto  license 
bureau.  They  found  a  John  Poole  at  Westfleld,  ND. ,  in  Emmons  County,  but  fo\md  he  was  not 
the  man  they  wanted.  From  Bismarck  they  went  to  Indiana,  where  Mrs.  Moore  had  relatives, 
and  they  learned  that  the  John  Poole  they  were  looking  for  lived  in  Sargent  County,  near 
Cogswell . 

They  arrived  in  Sargent  County  Tuesday,  May  24th,  and  spent  the  night  In  the  tourist 
camp  at  Forman.  The  next  day  they  camped  in  Gardner's  grove  west  of  Cogswell.  Moore  in- 
quired where  John  Poole  lived  and  Tuesday  afternoon  they  drove  by  the  farm,  but  did  not 
stop.   The  next  morning  they  drove  by  a  second  time  going  about  a  mile  south,  where  they 
turned  around  and  drove  past  again.  About  4:30  Thursday  afternoon  they  drove  to  the  farm 
and  stopped  at  the  driveway  about  fifteen  rods  from  the  house.   Orr  went  up  to  the  house, 
knocked,  at  the  door,  and  asked  if  "Big  Chris"  lived  there.  The  youngest  boy  came  to  the 
door;  he  didn't  see  the  woman.  When  Orr  went  back  to  the  car  he  described  the  boy  to  Moore 
and  when  Moore  went  up  to  the  house,  he  got  out  of  the  car  and  walked  up  the  road  about  a 
quarter  of  a  mile.  He  didn't  hear  any  shooting  and  did  not  know  anything  was  wrong  until 
several  cars  stopped  at  the  place.  He  went  back  to  the  Moore  car  in  about  three  quarters 
of  an  hour,  and  was  sitting  in  the  car  when  the  sheriff  told  him  to  come  up  to  the  house. 

Orr's  home  is  in  Canyon  City,  CO.,  and  had  known  Moore  about  six  years.  He  had  never 
met  his  wife  or  the  boys.  Both  boys  testified  they  had  never  seen  Orr  before. 

The  youngest  of  the  boys  testified  that  he  answered  the  door  when  Orr  knocked,  and  he 
was  in  the  yard  when  he  saw  his  father  approaching.  He  was  afraid  something  would  happen 
and  ran  to  where  his  brother  was  working  in  the  field  about  a  mile  and  a  quarter  south  of 
the  house.  They  unhitched  the  horses  and  rode  back  home.   When  they  got  there  they  found 
their  parents  on  the  floor  dead.  The  older  boy  left  his  brother  at  home  and  went  to  notify 
his  uncle,  John  Poole,  who  was  working  in  the  field  north  of  the  house.  Poole  went  to  Mc- 
Phail's  and  telephoned  for  the  doctor  and  sheriff. 

The  coroners'  Jury  composed  of  Messrs.  A.  C.  Kennedy,  R.  E.  Kreader  and  Wm.  McGlnnin, 

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returned  a  verdict  of  murder  and  suicide. 

Letters  found  dmong  Mrs.  Moore's  effects  recently  received  from  her  husband  Indicated 
he  was  anxious  to  effect  a  reconcilatlon  with  his  wife,  and  begged  her  to  give  him  another 
chance.  Two  letters  were  found  on  Moore  addressed  to  his  wife,  one  dated  at  Forman,  May 
24th,  and  the  other  dated  at  Cogswell,  May  25th.  On  the  outside  of  the  envelopes  he  had 
written  a  request  that  they  not  be  opened  until  he  was  dead,  and  be  read  in  the  presence 
of  his  two  sons.  The  letters  stated,  he  Intended  to  take  his  own  life  incase  he  failed 
to  effect  a  reconcilatlon  with  his  wife,  but  there  was  nothing  to  Indicate  he  Intended  to 

kill  his  wife COGSWELL  ENTERPRIZE„. . . . 

**********  June  9^  1927 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  L.  DeVan,  Mrs.  George  Thomas  and  Wm.  Scribner  attended  the  funeral  of 

the  late  M.  M.  Donahouer  of  Lldgerwood,  Saturday,  who  has  been  relief  agent  for  the  Soo 

the  past  thirteen  years.  ^^^^.^^^^^^  ,    «   ,„„, 

■'  **********  June  9,  1927 

CARL  NELSON  DROWNED  SUNDAY 
Alfred  Jaeger  Narrowly  Escapes  Death  in  Attempted  Rescue 
Last  Sunday  at  Red  Iron  Lake,  Carl  Nelson,  22,  of  Langdon,  SD.,  was  drowned,  and 
Alfred  "Purp"  Jaeger,  of  Hanklnson,  narrowly  escaped  death  in  attempting  to  rescue  Nelson. 
Nelson  and  two  companions  were  swimming  when  he  was  stricken  with  cramps.   They  att- 
empted to  bring  him  to  shore  but  in  the  struggles  of  the  drowning  man,  they  lost  their  hold 
and  he  sank.   15  to  20  men  were  on  the  diving  board  nearby  but  none  of  them  were  able  to 
dive._  "Purp"  Jaeger,  although  not  an  exceedingly  good  swimmer,  made  the  attempt,  diving  in 
after  Nelson.   As  Jaeger  went  down  Nelson  grabbed  him  around  the  waist,  and  was  pulling  him 
under  when  Oscar  Schroeder  went  to  the  rescue.   Jaeger  was  nearly  exhausted  with  the  struggl 
to  release  himself  from  the  grip  of  the  drowning  man,  when  Schroeder  and  he  reached  the  shor 

Nelson  was  taken  from  the  water  in  about  five  minutes  and  first  aid  methods  were  used 
but  he  did  not  respond  to  the  treatments.   The  Schroeder  boys  and  Alfred  Jaeger  left  for 
home  in  half  an  hour,  after  the  accident;  when  they  left,  the  artificial  respiration  methods 
were  still  being  continued  but  Nelson  had  not  responded  and  all  hope  had  been  given  up. 

**********  June  23,  1927 

GREAT  BEND... (Too  late  for  last  week) Funeral  services  were  held  last  Thursday  at 

the  Evangelical  Church  here  for  Mrs.  August  Lubenow,  one  of  the  pioneer  settlers  of  this 
community. 

She  was  bom  in  Germany,  in  1861,  coming  to  America  when  she  was  10  years  old.  In  1879 
she  was  married  to  John  Lubenow  and  has  resided  on  a  farm  near  here  since  that  time.   Seven 
children  survive  her:  Mrs.  Matt  of  Canada,  Richard,  Fred  Oscar,  Tony,  John,  Albert  and  Willi. 
of  Great  Bend. 

Altho  she  had  been  In  failing  health  her  death  was  unexpected  at  this  time.   Last  winte 
she  was  seriously  ill  but  recovered  and  about  two  weeks  ago  became  sick  again  when  the  end 
came.  **********  june  23,  1927 

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MRS.  AUGUST  GUSTMAN  DIES 

Mrs.  August  Gustman  of  Hanklnson  died  Thursday  morning  at  the  home  of  her  daughter 

in  Cayuga.  We  have  not  been  able  to  learn  what  the  cause  of  her  death  was,  nor  of  the 

funeral  arrangements.  ****x*  aj.*  * 

**********  June  30,  1927 

YOUNG  WOMAN  DIES 

Funeral  services  were  held  on  Sunday  afternoon  for  Mrs.  Augxist  Buck  of  La  Mars  Town- 
ship. The  Rev.  J.  P.  Klausler  of  Hanklnson  officiated  and  burial  was  made  in  the  Lutheran 
Cemetery. 

Mrs.  Buck  died  of  uremic  poisoning,  Friday,  June  24th,  at  the  age  of  30  years.   She 

was  the  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Nick  Neaubauer  and  was  bom  at  Glenwood,  MN.  Her  husband 

and  three  children  survive  her. 

**********  June  30,  1927 

GREENDALE. . .  .Mrs.  Rosenkranz  received  word  last  week  of  the  sudden  death  at  Gettysburg 
of  a  little  niece,  Virginia,  who  died  from  diphtheria  at  Gettysburg,  SD. 

**********  June  30,  1927 

SONORA  NEWS Mrs.  August  Buck  died  at  her  home  southeast  of  Sonora  on  Friday  Morn- 
ing.  The  funeral  was  held  Sunday  from  the  Lutheran  Church  in  Hanklnson. 

She  leaves  to  mourn  her  loss:  her  husband,  two  daughters,  Leona  and  Elsie,  one  son, 
Lester,  her  aged  father,  one  brother  and  four  sisters.  The  bereaved  family  have  the  sym- 
pathy of  this  community.         **********  June  30,  1927 

KARL  STACK  DIES 

Karl  Stack,  one  of  the  pioneer  settlers  of  this  community,  died  Wednesday  morning  at 
his  home,  at  the  age  of  67  years.  About  7  years  ago  a  disease  of  the  kidneys  started  which 
caused  his  death. 

Karl  Stack  was  bom  at  Grapltz,  Pommeran,  Germany,  on  Sept.  28th,  1859.  When  he  was 
10  years  old  the  family  emigrated  to  America  and  settled  near  Mayville,  WI.  In  1881,  Mr. 
Stack  came  west  and  bought  a  farm  near  Hanklnson.   In  1884  he  was  married  to  Miss  Caroline 
Schmldke.  They  had  three  children,  all  of  whom  died  in  infancy.   In  1906  he  married  Miss 
Anna  Bladow. 

He  is  survived  by  his  wife,  Mrs.  Anna  Stack;  three  sisters,  Mrs.  Ida  Davelln  and  Mrs. 
Anna  Killian  of  Milwaukee,  and  Mrs.  Bertha  Bartsch  of  Mayville,  WI.,  and  3  brothers,  Emil 
and  Richard  of  Mayville,  WI.,  and  3  cousins,  Karl,  Herman  and  Frederick,  who  are  living  near 
Hanklnson . 

Funeral  services  for  Mr.  Stack  were  held  on  Thursday  afternoon  at  the  Emmanuel  Evangel- 
ical Church,  the  Rev.  E.  J.  Becker  of  Fergus  Falls,  officiating. 

**********  July  7,  1927 

MRS.  AUGUST  GUSTMAN 

The  funeral  of  Mrs.  August  Gustman,  whose  passing  was  briefly  mentioned  in  these  col- 
umns last  week,  took  place  on  Saturday,  July  2nd. 


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Mrs.  Marie  Else  Gustman,  nee  Garbrecht,  was  bom  on  Jan.  14tli,  1857,  at  Krakow,  Pomm- 
erania,  Germany.  There  she  grew  to  womanhood  and  was  married  In  1877  to  Herman  Bartz.  Her 
married  life  was  of  but  short  duration,  Mr.  Bartz  dying  In  1888,  leaving  the  widow  with  four 
small  children  to  provide  for.  In  1896  she  emigrated  to  America  coming  to  Richland  County. 
On.  Jan.  7th,  1897  she  was  married  to  August  Gustman,  then  a  widower. 

Mrs.  Gustman  had  been  ailing  for  some  years.  Finally  her  Illness  was  diagnosed  as 
cancer  of  the  stomach.  In  April  of  this  year  she  was  taken  to  the  home  of  her  daughter, 
Mrs.  Otto  Krause  of  Cayuga,  in  order  that  she  mdght  there  enjoy  better  care.  On  Thursday 
morning,  June  30th,  death  ended  her  suffering.   She  attained  the  age  of  70  years,  5  months 
and  6  days.   She  is  survived  by  her  husband,  August  Gustman,  of  this  city,  three  children 
from  her  first  marriage:  Mrs.  Anna  Krause,  Cayuga;  Mrs.  Marie  Krause,  Antigo,  WI.;  Otto 
Bartz,  Valley  City;  and  two  step-children,  Frank  Gustman  and  Mrs.  Anna  Kopenick,  Frazee,.  MN. 

She  was  buried  Saturday  from  the  Lutheran  Church  of  this  city.  Rev.  J.  P.  Klausler 
officiating.  **********  July  7,  1927 

CARD  of  THANKS 
We  wish  to  thank  our  friends  and  neighbors  for  their  kindness  and  sjrmpathy  shown  to  us 
during  the  illness  and  death  of  our  beloved  wife,  mother,  daughter  and  sister,  and  also  for 
the  beautiful  floral  offerings.  ■' 

Mr.  August  Buck  and  children. 
Mr.  John  Newbauer. 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Buck  and  family. 
~  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Emll  Schroeder  and  family. 

Mrs.  John  Mergens  and  family 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Mike  Smith  and  family 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Henry  Newbauer  and  family. 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Adolph  Bernard  and  family. 
*********  *  July  lA,  1927 

KROH,  FARM  EXPERT,  DIES 
Lecturer  Was  Nationally  Known  Figure  in  Agriculture  Circles 

Minneapolis,  July  11th. . . (AP) . . .A.  R.  Kroh,  known  nationally  as  a  farm  development 
expert  and  for  the  past  year  a  diversified  farm  lecturer  for  the  Minneapolis  Tribune, 
throughout  the  northwest,  died  Sunday  at  his  home  in  Oswegan,  IL. ,  after  a  brief  illness. 
He  was  stricken  July  2nd  at  Crookston,  MN. ,  while  on  a  lecture  tour  through  Minnesota. 

Mr.  Kroh  became  a  nationally  known  figure  in  both  farm  and  automobile  circles  during 
country  wide  promotion  tours  for  many  of  the  best  known  manufacturing  concerns.  He  Is 
given  credit  for  having  introducted  trucks  into  the  agricultural  field. 

He  was  engaged  during  the  past  year  in  the  campaign  waged  for  better  farming  and  greate: 
diversification  throughout  North  Dakota  under  joint  auspices  of  the  Greater  North  Dakota 
Association  and  a  Minneapolis  newspaper  (Tribune)  in  which  hundreds  of  meetings  and  thou- 
sands of  farmers  and  businessmen  were  addressed  in  nearly  every  county  in  the  state. 

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At  the  time  he  was  stricken  in  Crookston  he  was  addressing  a  Red  River  Valley  audience. 
Mr.  Kroh  was  very  well  known  in  Hankinson,  having  addressed  two  meetings  of  farmers, 
and  he  was  also  a  guest  of  the  Kiwanls  Club  at  one  of  their  Monday  luncheons. 

**********  July  14^  1927 

To  the  obituary  of  Carl  Stack,  printed  in  last  week's  NEWS,  we  wish  to  add  the  names 
of  Mrs.  John  Stack  of  Mayville,  WI.,  his  mother  and  a  brother,  Albert  Stack,  of  this  city, 
to  the  n^^es  of  his  surviving  relatives.  The  pallbearers  were  his  grandchildren. 

**********  July  14,  1927 

OBITDARY 
It  becomes  our  sad  duty  to  chronicle  the  passing  of  a  dutiful  son,  a  loving  brother, 
and  a  devout  Christian  young  man. 

On  Monday  night,  about  11:30  PM  death  ended  the  long  and  painful  suffering  of  Herbert 
Frank  Fredrick,  second  son  of  Albert  Medenwaldt  and  his  wife  Anna,  nee  Pankow,  La  Mars.  The 
young  man  was  stricken  with  inflammatory  rheumatism  last  March,  suffering  intense  agony. 
Finally  his  heart  was  affected.  All  efforts  at  relief  were  in  vain,  and  dedth  claimed  him 
as  its  victim  on  Monday.  The  funeral  was  held  Thursday  from  the  Lutheran  Church. 

Herbert  was  bom  in  Lamars  on  Dec.  16th,  1906.  There  he  grew  up.  He  was  confirmed  on 
March  20th,  1921  in  the  Lutheran  Church  and  ever  remained  a  faithful  member.  He  died  con- 
fessing his  faith  and  hope  in  Christ  the  Savior.  He  attained  the  age  of  20  years,  7  months 
and  2  days.  His  departure  is  mourned  by  his  parents,  four  brothers,  two  sisters  and  numer- 
ous other  relatives. 

-  Asleep  in  Jesus,  Blessed  sleep, 

From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep; 

A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose. 

Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

**********  July  21,  1927 

UNIDENTIFIED  BODY  FOUND  in  RED  RIVER 
Man,  Aged  About  50,  Believed  to  Have  Drowned  While  in  Swimming 

The  naked  body  of  a  man,  about  50  years  old,  was  found  in  the  Red  River  late  Tuesday 
afternoon  about  7  miles  north  of  Abercrombie,  by  Arthur  Nelson,  a  farmer  of  that  vicinity, 
and  all  efforts  at  identification  have  failed. 

Mr.  Nelson  was  out  in  search  of  a  lost  cow  and  in  his  rambling  reached  the  river  just 
north  of  the  Enle  elevator.  He  failed  to  find  the  cow  but  saw  the  body  in  the  river  about 
20  feet  from  shore,  held  fast  by  a  snag  of  brush  and  logs. 

The  find  was  reported  to  Coroner  Carl  Schmidt,  who  conducted  an  Inquest  Wednesday  with- 
out obtaining  any  light  on  the  identity  of  the  man  or  on  the  circumstances  surrounding  his 
death. 

The  body  was  badly  decomposed  and  it  was  impossible  for  physicians  to  estimate  accur- 
ately the  length  of  time  since  death.   The  body  was  probably  held  under  water  for  a  consid- 
erable time,  during  which  decomposition  was  slow,  and  the  drowning  may  have  occured  any 

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time  between  two  weeks  and  six  months.  The  absence  of  crows  Indicated  that  it  had  been 
above  water  but  a  short  time.  The  fact  that  the  body  was  not  clothed  Indicates  that  the 
man  drowned  while  in  swimming. 

The  body  was  left  with  M.  H.  Borman,  of  Abercromble,  who  conducted  funeral  services. 

GLOBE **********  July  21,  1927 

OBITDARY 

Mrs..  Christina  Pederson  died  at  8  PM. ,  Monday,  of  apoplexy.   She  was  ninety  five 
years  old  at  the  time  of  her  death.  She  was  living  at  the  home  of  her  son,  Helmer  Ped- 
erson, in  Lein  Township,  near  New  Effington. 

Mrs.  Pederson  was  bom  in  Norway,  June  24th,  1837.  In  1860  she  was  married  and  emig- 
rated to  America.  The  family  settled  in  Ottertail  County,  UN.,  later  moving  to  Roberts 
County,  SD.  Three  daughters  and  four  sons  were  bom  to  them.  Those  surviving  their  mother 
are:  Helmer,  Severln  and  Theodore,  who  live  near  New  Effington,  John  who  lives  at  Stanley, 
ND. ,  Mrs.  Ole  Tlllende  of  Pelican  Rapids,  MN. ,  and  Mrs.  Pauline  Jared  of  Hennlng,  MN. 

The  funeral  services  were  held  Wednesday  afternoon  at  the  Ferklngstad  Church,  the  Rev. 
Holfstad  of  New  Effington  officiating.  Pall  bearers  were  Peter  Hetland,  Carl  Nelson,  Ole 
Aune,  D.  M.  Stave,  Peter  Aadland  and  0.  Llndberg. 

**********  July  28,  1927 

MRS.  WILLIAM  NEHMER  DIES 

Tuesday  evening  Mrs.  William  Nehmer  of  Belford  Township,  died  as  a  result  of  paralysis. 
She  suffered  from  a  stroke,  thirty  years  ago  and  has  been  bedridden  for  the  last  seven  or 
eight- years.  At  the  time  of  her  death  she  was  sixty  four  years  old. 

Mrs.  Nehmer  was  a  sister  of  Mr.  Charles  Llerman,  Mrs.  H.  A.  Aim  of  Hanklnson  and  of 
Mrs.  Charles  Krause,  who  lives  near  Mantador. 

Funeral  services  will  be  held  Friday  afternoon  at  2  o'clock  at  St.  John's  Church  in 
Belford.   The  Rev.  Cordts  will  officiate. 

**********  July  28,  1927 

Fred  Kath  left  for  Minneapolis  Sunday  evening  to  attend  the  funeral  of  Mr.  Peter 
Swenson,  which  was  held  on  Monday.   Mr.  Swenson  was  superintendent  of  Bridges  and  Build- 
ing for  the  Soo  Line.  He  served  in  this  capacity  for  36  years.  Three  years  ago  he  became 
ill  and  was  then  put  on  the  pension  list.   All  his  foremen  were  notified  to  come  and  pay 
their  last  respects  to  their  faithful  Superintendent. 

**********  July  28,  1927 

Mr.  Charles  Jasmer,  Sr.,  and  his  son  left  Tuesday  for  Fairfax,  MN.,  to  attend  the 
funeral  of  a  relative. 

**********  July  28,  1927 

Attending  the  funeral  of  Mr.  Otto  Latzke  at  Holloway,  MN.,  Sunday  were  Mr.  and  Mrs. 

Charles  Witt,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Milton  Witt,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  D.  S.Mc  Ilwaln,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Henry 

Witt,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Krause,  Lillian,  Minnie  and  Louise  Witt,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Emll  Klawltter 

and  son  Otto.  Mr.  Latzke  was  formerly  in  business  in  Hankinson. 

**********  July  28,  1927 

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MRS.  T.  STEIKWEHR  DIES  SUDDENLY  WEDNESDAY 
Mrs.  Theodore  Stelnwehr,  of  Brlghtwood  Township,  died  suddenly,  Wednesday,  of  uremic 
poisoning,  at  her  home  2%  miles  northeast  of  Hanklnson.   She  was  out  In  the  harvest  field 
when  she  was  stricken,  not  regaining  consciousness  before  she  died. 

Mrs.  Stelnwehr  was  Miss  Martha  Kempke  before  her  marriage  In  1911.  Two  children,  T.lndt 
and  Roland,  and  her  husband  survive  her. 

The  funeral  services  will  be  held  Sunday  at  St.  John's  Lutheran  Churcli,  Belford  Town- 
ship, the  Rev.  Cordts  officiating. 

**********  August  4,  1927 

CARD  of  THANKS 
We  wish  to  thank  our  friends  for  their  kindness  at  the  death  of  our  wife  and  mother, 
and  for  the  floral  offerings  and  Choral  singing. 

Mr.  William  Nehmer,  and  son  Charles. 

Mrs.  Bert  Zeitlow  and  family. 

Mrs.  Herman  Krause  and  family. 

Mrs.  Emil  Btxmmiund  and  family. 

**********  August  A,  1927 

CARD  of  THANKS 

We  wish  to  thank  the  many  relatives  and  friends  for  their  kindness  at  the  death  of 

our  wife  and  mother,  for  the  beautiful  flowers,  the  choir,  and  Rev.  Cordts  for  his  words 

of  comfort. 

Mr.  Theodore  Stelnwehr,  daughter  Alinda  and  son  Roland 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ernest  Stelnwehr. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Irwin  Procknow. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Wm.  Neitzel 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Herman  Kamke. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Albert  Kamke. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Trotske,  and  families. 

**********  August  11,  1927 

BERNICE  JACOBSON  KILLED  IN  ACCIDENT 
Car  Ditched  When  It  Strikes  Ruts  Just  Off  Gravel,  Late  Thursday 
In  an  automobile  accident  sixteen  miles  west  of  Wahpeton  on  the  Wyndmere  Road,  just 
off  the  gravel,  Miss  Bemlce  Jacobson,  23,  trained  nurse  and  one  of  the  most  popular  young 
women  of  Wahpeton,  suffered  a  fracture  at  the  base  of  the  skull,  when  the  car  turned  turtle 
and  went  into  the  ditch,  shortly  after  5  PM.,  Saurday.  (Should  this  read  Thursday  or  Satur- 
day 7)   Miss  Jacobson  died  in  20  minutes  without  regaining  consciousness  and  before  a  physic- 
ian could  reach  her. 

Miss  Mildred  Mashek  and  Miss  Virginia  Baker,  riding  in  the  car  with  her,  suffered  shock 
and  minor  injuries  but  were  able  to  return  to  their  homes  after  receiving  attention  at  the 
Wahpeton  Hospital. 

The  young  women  were  on  their  way  to  Lldgerwood  to  spend  the  weekend  with  Miss  Mashek' s 

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parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Frank  Mashek,  and  were  driving  a  Nash  car  owned  by  Sam  Lien,  In  which 
they  left  Wahpeton  shortly  after  4  o'clock.  Miss  Baker  was  driving. 

At  the  place  where  the  car  Jack-knifed  and  went  Into  the  ditch,  in  gumbo  ruts  Just  off 
the  gravel,  the  road  Is  rough  and  deeply  rutted.  The  supposition  is  that  the  driver  momen- 
tarily lost  control  of  the  car  as  It  struck  the  ruts. 

Lee  Agnew,  of  Wahpeton,  and  George  Eolthusen,  witnessed  the  accident.  The  car  went  off 
the  grade  and  turned  turtle.  It  was  not  being  driven  rapidly  and  the  supposition  is  that 
Miss  Baker  applied  the  brakes  when  she  felt  it  get  out  of  control  and  head  for  the  ditch. 

Dr.  Jacobs  of  Wahpeton  was  summoned  at  once,  but  Miss  Jacobson  was  dead  when  he  reach- 
ed the  scene  of  the  accident.  The  Misses  Mashek  and  Baker  were  taken  to  the  Wahpeton  Hosp- 
ital and  Miss  Jacobson's  body  was  taken  to  Schmitt  &  Olson's  Undertaking  Parlors  to  be  pre- 
pared for  burial. 

Funeral  services  for  Miss  Jacobson  were  held  in  Wahpeton  from  Foss  Memorial  M.  E.  Churc; 
on  Monday  at  2  PM.  The  body  then  was  taken  to  the  home  of  her  grandparents  at  the  Skare 
farm  near  Cayuga.  Committment  services  will  be  held  at  the  Lutheran  Church-.  Burial  will 
be  in  the  Lutheran  Cemetery  at  Rutland. 

She  is  survived  by  her  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Chris  Jacobson,  of  Veblen,  eight  brothers 
and  two  sisters,  all  of  whom  have  the  deepest  sympathy  of  all  who  know  them  here,  in  their 
sorrow. 

She  was  the  niece  of  Mrs.  Wesley  Oliver,  of  Wahpeton,  who  has  been  ill  for  some  time 
and  was  prostrated  when  news  of  the  girl's  death  was  broken  to  her  Saturday  night.   She 
was  also  a  cousin  of  Mrs.  K.  G.  Bale,  of  Wahpeton. 

**********  August  18,  1927 

Mrs.  A.  Engelking  left  for  George,  lA. ,  Monday  to  attend  the  funeral  of  her  uncle, 
who  died  last  Sunday.  **********  August  18,  1927 

DROWNED  MAN  MAY  BE  OLE  BORSETH 

Clothing,  found  along  the  Red  River  five  miles  from  the  spot  where  an  unidentified 
body  was  taken  from  the  river  on  July  11,  has  been  identified  as  belonging  to  Ole  Borseth, 
step-son  of  0.  J.  Borseth,  of  Abercrombie. 

Ole  Borseth  left  his  home,  north  of  Enloe,  July  1st,  to  attend  the  fair  at  Fargo  and 
since  that  time  has  not  been  seen.  Medicine  purchased  from  the  Economy  Drug  Store  by  Mrs. 
Borseth  was  in  the  clothes  found  on  the  river  bank. 

Five  children  and  Mr.  Borseth's  wife  live  at  Comstock,  ND.   The  body,  which  was  buried 
in  potter's  field,  will  be  exhumed  for  examination.   If  it  is  identified  as  Mr.  Borseth, 
suitable  ceremonies  will  be  held  and  interment  will  be  made  in  the  cemetery  at  Richland 
Church.  **  ********  August  25,  1927 

HAMMER  &  STATE  LINE  NEWS The  funeral  of  Mrs.  Jonette  Johnson  was  held  last  Wednes- 
day afternoon  at  the  Ferklnstad  Church.  Rev.  Iverson  preached  the  funeral  sermon  which 
was  attended  by  a  large  crowd  of  relatives  and  friends.  She  was  laid  to  rest  in  the  cemetery 
joining  the  church 

166. 


Mrs.  Larson,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  A.  O.  Johnson  of  this  city,  came  from  Minneap- 
olis last  Tuesday  to  attend  the  funeral  of  her  grandmother  Mrs.  Jonette  Johnson. 

**********  August  25,  1927 

ACCIDENT  FATAL  TO  YODNG  LAD  TUESDAY 
Alvin  Ellingson  Killed  Instantly  When  Ford  Car  Overturns 
Another  auto  accident  which  resulted  fatally,  in  claiming  as  its  victim,  Alvin  Elling- 
son II  year  old  son  of  Mr.  Iver  Ellingson  residing  one  and  one  half  miles  northeast  of  Vic- 
tor, occured  Tuesday  afternoon  of  this  week,  and  who  met  instant  death  upon  being  thrown 
from  the  car  in  which  he  was  riding. 

With  Palmer  Kittleson,  13  years  old,  a  neighbor  boy,  at  the  wheel  accompanied  by  his 
brother,  Alvin,  aged  10,  and  Alvin  Ellingson,  they  left  the  Ellingson  farm  about  2  PM  en- 
route  for  the  Tesness  farm  about  a  quarter  of  a  mile  west,  on  an  errand.  When  almost  to 
their  destination  the  radltis  rod  on  the  Ford,  which  they  were  driving,  came  suddenly  loose 
without  warning  and  the  boys  not  realizing  their  predicament  suddenly  found  themselves  on 
the  ground  beside  the  car,  which  had  turned  completely  over  and  landed  right  side  up. 

Upon  Investigation  the  Kittleson's  were  horrified  to  find  Alvin,  their  friend  and 
companion  in  what  they  thought  only  as  an  unconscious  condition  but  upon  notifying  members 
of  the  Tesness  family  who  immediately  responded  it  was  found  that  life  was  extinct  and  that 
his  death  had  been  instant.  It  was  thought  that  he  had  suffered  internal  injures  as  not  a 
scratch  could  be  found  on  his  body. 

The  deceased  is  survived  by  his  father,  Iver  Ellingson,  a  stepmother,  one  brother  and 
one  sister.    ...NEW  EFFINGTON  RECORD.... 

**********  September  1,  1927 

DIVING  INJURY  PROVES  FATAL 
Leslie  Richardson,  20,  of  Enderlln,  ND.,  died  Tuesday  in  a  Fargo  Hospital,  from 
injuries  sustained  about  a  month  ago  when  he  dived  into  shallow  water  of  Detroit  Lakes,  MN. 
He  fractured  his  neck,  and  had  been  in  a  Detroit  Lakes  Hospital  for  about  three  weeks  when 
he  was  brought  to  Fargo. 

He  was  bom  in  Stevens  Point,  WI.,  on  August  4th,  1907,  but  had  lived  in  North  Dakota 
for  several  years.  Surviving  besides  his  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  R.  Richardson,  are  three 
brothers  and  two  sisters,  all  at  Enderlln. 

Funeral  arrangements  have  not  been  completed,  but  services  probably  will  be  from  the 
Catholic  Church  at  Enderlln  on  Friday.   Burial  will  be  at  Enderlln. 

**********  September  8,  1927 

MRS.  WALTER  BOULER  DIES 
Mrs.  Walter  Bouler,  nee  Tillle  Soehner,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Wm.  Soehner  near  Man- 
tador,  died  at  Madison,  MN.,  Monday,  after  an  illness  of  several  weeks.   The  funeral  was 
held  Thursday  morning  in  the  Catholic  Church  at  Madison,  all  relatives  from  here  were  pres- 
ent.  She  leaves  to  mourn  her  death;  her  husband,  parents,  five  sisters  and  two  brothers, 
all  living  in  this  community,  but  Mrs.  Matt  Bouler  of  Madison. 

Mrs.  Bouler  had  been  married  twenty  months  at  the  time  of  her  death.   Having  been  bom 

167. 


and  raised  here,  the  entire  community  extends  sincere  sympathy  to  the  sorrowing  relatives. 

*********  *  September  8,  1927 

BOYS  DISCOVER  SUICIDE'S  BODY 

WAHPETON,  ND.,  Sept.  2nd Several  small  boys  playing  along  the  bank  of  the  Red  Rlvei 

found  the  body  of  an  unidentified  man  about  45  years  of  age,  in  a  dry  creek  bed  leading 
into  the  river  just  south  of  the  McCauleyville  townsite  near  Abercrombie.  Suicide  was 
indicated  by  the  long  bladed  knife  which  was  firmly  clasped  in  the  dead  man's  right  hand. 
He  was  dressed  in  new  overalls.  Jacket  and  shoes,  and  a  new  suit  of  cheap  underwear. 
An  empty  wallet  was  found  near  the  body  and  a  few  silver  coins  were  found  in  his  pockets, 
but  nothing  was  found  to  lead  to  identification. 

*  *********  September  8,  1927 

W.  L.  Pralls'  received  word  on  Monday  morning  at  9  o'clock  of  Mrs.  Pralls  sister's 
death  on  Sunday  at  the  Hospital  at  Rochester,  where  she  underwent  an  operation.  Miss  Nina 
Umbehocker's  home  was  in  Dodge  Center,  MN.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Prall  left  for  Minneapolis  on  Mon- 
day afternoon.  Miss  Umbehocker  has  visited  in  Hankinson  several  different  times,  and  was 
well  acquainted.  **********  September  8,  1927 

PRALLS  RETURN  FROM  FUNERAL  OF  SISTER 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  W.  L.  Prall  returned  home  Sunday  night  from  Dodge  Center,  where  they  were 
called  on  Monday  the  5th  due  to  the  sudden  illness  and  death  of  Mrs.  Prall's  sister,  Nina 
Umberhocker. 

The  loss  of  their  mother  last  February  and  now  the  older  sister,  who  was  keeping  house 
for  the  father  and  younger  sister  broke  up  the  home.  Miss  Winnifred  Umberhocker  returned 
with  them  and  will  make  her  home  here.  Mr.  Umberhocker  expects  to  make  his  home  here  also 
as  soon  as  his  time  is  up  with  the  Northwestern  R.  R.  due  to  the  age  limit. 

They  experienced  a  close  call  while  returning  home  on  No.  6  east  of  Fairmount  after  the 
rain  when  a  speeding  car  evidently  driven  by  a  drunken  driver  swung  sharply  just  as  they  met 
and  connected  with  the  Prall  car  smashing  a  front  fender  down  so  that  it  cut  the  tire. 

Only  the  fact  that  the  Prall  car  was  so  far  over  to  the  ditch  as  they  could  safely  get, 
saved  the  other  car  from  side  swiping  into  the  other  ditch  since  they  had  the  whole  road 
to  straighten  out  in.  **********  September  15,  1927 

RAY  STILES,  RANCHER,  DIES 
Medora  Cowboy  and  Rodeo  Performer  Succumbs  at  Dickinson 

Ray  Stiles,  Medora  rancher  and  expert  cowboy,  who  for  many  years  had  ridden  the  ranges 
of  western  North  Dakota  as  a  widely  known  rodeo  performer,  died  at  St.  Joseph's  Hospital 
following  an  illness  of  five  days. 

Stiles  came  to  Dickinson  a  week  ago  to  ride  with  his  brother,  Arnold,  at  the  Stark 
County  Fair,  when  he  was  taken  ill  with  what  he  believed  to  be  an  attack  of  quinsy.   Enter- 
ing the  hospital  for  treatment,  an  abscess  developed  in  his  ear,  which  together  with  compli- 
cations, caused  his  death. 

He  was  bom  at  Stiles  Station,  ND. ,  on  Aug.  19th,  1901.   When  but  a  lad  he  moved  to 

168. 


Two  persons  were  killed  and  one  slightly  injured  at  2:10  PM,  Tuesday  afternoon  when 
motor  bus  number  111  of  the  Fergus  Falls  branch,  struck  a  Ford  coupe  driven  by  E.  G.  Bruhn 
of  Aldrich,  on  the  stock  yards  crossing  at  Staples,  MM. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  H.  G.  Bruhn  were  the  two  who  lost  their  lives  in  the  accident,  while  Ron- 
ald Hamnet,  16,  of  this  city  and  a  grandson  of  S.  A.  Rosebrook,  was  the  man  injured. 

The  accident  occured  when  the  motor  bus  was  just  pulling  out  of  the  yards  and  still 
going  at  a  slow  rate  of  speed.  The  Bruhn  car  approached  the  tracks  from  the  north.  Accord- 
ing to  the  report  of  Art  Willis,  engineer  on  the  train,  the  Ford  was  going  very  slowly  and 
seemed  to  lessen  its  speed  as  it  approached.  Be  was  under  the  impression  that  it  was  going 
to  stop,  until  the  car  drove  directly  on  the  tracks  in  front  of  the  approaching  motor  bus. 

Bruhn  was  killed  instantly  when  the  two  machines  crashed.  Mrs.  Bruhn  was  rushed  to 
the  hospital  in  Staples  but  died  almost  Immediately  after  arriving  there.  It  is  believed 
that  a  rib  may  have  punctured  her  heart. 

Young  Hammet,  who  has  been  at  the  farm  of  the  couple  a  mile  and  a  half  out  of  Aldrich 
for  the  past  three  weeks,  was  expecting  to  spend  the  summer  there.  He  had  driven  into  town 
with  the  family  when  the  accident  occurred.  He  sustained  a  number  of  bruises  and  cuts  and 
a  very  severe  bump  on  the  head,  which  has  affected  his  memory  of  what  happened.  From  the 
time  he  saw  the  engine  a  few  feet  away,  until  he  recovered  consciousness  after  the  accident, 
he  has  no  recollection.  He  did  not  know  when  the  crash  occurred. 

According  to  the  story  of  Hammet,  the  occupants  of  the  car  were  watching  a  paint  crew 
working  near  the  place.  Too  late  they  realized  that  the  men  were  indicating  the  approach 
of  the  motor  bus.  Startled,  Bruhn  failed  to  halt  his  machine. 

The  auto  was  completely  demolished.  It  was  not  until  3:38  PM,  more  than  an  hour  later, 
that  engine  number  111  left  the  second  time  to  continue  on  its  trip.  It  suffered  slight 
damage  to  the  pilot. 

The  only  known  relative  of  the  couple.  Dr.  Bullock  of  Lake  Park,  lA. ,  a  brother  of  Mrs. 
Bruhn  and  owner  of  the  farm  on  which  they  were  living,  has  been  notified  of  the  accident  and 

word  is  expected  from  him  soon FARMER  -  GLOBE 

**********  July  5,  1928 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Fred  Gutzmer  and  family  and  Mr.  and  Mrs.  A.  Okke  attended  the  funeral  of 
little  Ralph  Ehrens  at  Wahpeton  on  Thursday.  He  passed  away  Tuesday  morning  at  the  Breck- 
enridge  Hospital.  He  is  the  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  August  Ehrens. 

**********  July  12,  1928 

Mrs.  Adam  Roth  arrived  Friday  from  Belfleld,  ND. ,  in  response  to  a  telegram  announcing 
her  father's  death,  which  occurred  last  week  Thursday  night  at  Lidgerwood.  The  funeral  was 
held  on  Saturday  from  the  Methodist  Church  at  Lidgerwood. 

**********  July  12,  1928 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Gilbert  Miller,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Fred  Bladow  returned  last  Thursday  from  Wisc- 
onsin where  they  attended  the  funeral  of  Mr.  Miller's  and  Mrs.  Fred  Bladow' s  father  who  died 
on  July  Ath.  ****  *****  *  July  19,  1928 

169. 


vestem  North  Dakota  with  his  parents  and  settled  on  a  ranch  near  Shields.  Several  years 
ago  he  became  associated  with  his  brother,  Arnold,  in  the  management  of  a  ranch  near  Medora. 

The  body  was  taken  to  the  family  home  at  Shields,  where  the  funeral  will  be  held  on 
Friday  afternoon  and  burial  made. 

His  father,  Ezra  Stiles,  and  one  brother,  Vem,  both  of  Shields;  Arnold  and  Winford 
Stiles,  brothers,  residing  at  Medora,  and  one  sister,  Mrs.  Frank  E.  Moore  of  Moscow,  ID., 
survive.   In  the  earlier  days  the  Stiles  family  was  very  well  known  in  Hankinson  and  many 
of  the  pioneers  remember  them.    **********  September  15,  1927 

A  telegram  was  received  that  Emil  Stack  of  Mayville,  WI.,  died  Friday  morning.  He  has 
been  in  North  Dakota  several  times  so  is  quite  well  known  in  this  community.  He  is  a  bro- 
ther to  Albert  Stack  of  this  city  and  his  passing  away  is  the  second  death  within  two  months 
in  this  family.  The  many  friends  and  relatives  sympathize  with  his  aged  mother  who  still 
survives  him.  **********  September  15,  1927 

HAMMER  &  STATE  LINE  NEWS.... A  shadow  of  gloom  was  cast  over  the  Hammer  community  when 
the  Angel  of  Death  hovered  over  the  Paul  Rudolph  home  last  Tuesday  night  ana  took  little 
Rona  Rudolph,  youngest  child  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Paul  Rudolph.   She  had  been  ailing  somewhat 
the  last  few  years  from  that  dread  sickness.  Diabetes,  and  was  at  the  time  of  her  death,  13 
years  old.  She  leaves  her  parents,  one  sister  and  two  brothers,  besides  numerous  other 
relatives  and  friends.  The  funeral  was  held  at  the  Hammer  church  last  Friday  afternoon  and 
the  little  body  was  laid  to  rest  in  the  cemetery  joining  the  church. 

A  little  one  from  us  is  gone, 
A  voice  we  love  is  stilled, 
A  place  is  vacant  in  our  Home, 
Which  never  can  be  filled. 

**********  September  15,  1927 

AGNES  KINN  DIES  TUESDAY 
Funeral  Will  Be  Held  Friday  Morning.  Death  Was  Expected 
Agnes  Klnn,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Mike  Klnn  of  this  city,  died  in  a  hospital  in 
Minneapolis  on  Tuesday  morning  at  4  o'clock.  The  remains  were  shipped  to  Hankinson  Wed- 
nesday and  the  funeral  will  be  held  Friday  morning  at  10  o'clock  at  the  St.  Philip's  Church, 
Rev.  Fr.  Jos.  F.  Studnlcka  conducting  the  services. 

While  Miss  Agnes  had  not  been  in  the  best  of  health  since  childhood,  her  condition  had 
never  been  considered  serious  until  recently.  About  a  week  ago  her  father  and  Miss  Agnes 
went  to  Minneapolis,  where  she  entered  a  hospital  for  treatment.  Her  condition  was  such 
that  the  hospital  physicians  did  not  entertain  much  hope  for  her  recovery  from  the  first 
examination.  The  cause  of  death  was  heart  and  liver  trouble.  To  most  of  her  friends  and 
acquaintances  in  the  city  her  death  came  aa  a  sudden  cmd  severe  shock  and  leaves  them  sad- 
dened by  their  loss.  Miss  Agnes  was  a  young  lady  with  a  beautiful  character  and  every  admir- 
able trait,  which  endeared  her  to  the  sorrowing  relatives  and  the  entire  community.   To  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Klnn  and  family  the  sincere  sympathy  of  Hankinson  and  community  is  extended. 

170. 


Agnes  Kinn  was  bom  on  January  24th,  1903,  at  St.  Joe,  near  Great  Bend,  ND.  In  1905 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Klnn  moved  to  Hankiiison  and  here  Agnes  attended  school.  She  was  a  member  of 
St.  Philip's  Church  and  was  active  In  church  and  social  circles. 

She  leaves  to  mourn  her  death;  her  parents  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Mike  Kinn;  three  brothers, 
Edward,  Leo  and  Robert;  four  sisters,  Mrs.  Johan  A.  Hentz,  Mrs.  Edward  Eermes,  Isabelle 
and  Georgianna.  **********  October  5,  1927 

MRS.  L.  J.  MAUER  DIES  WEDNESDAY 
Funeral  Will  Be  Held  Sunday  Afternoon  at  2  o'clock 

Hankinson  was  shocked  Wednesday  afternoon  to  learn  of  the  death  of  Mrs.  Losco  Mauer, 
which  occured  Wednesday  at  2:30  PM  in  a  Minneapolis  Hospital.  The  remains  of  the  deceased 
arrived  here  Thursday,  accompanied  by  her  husband,  and  brother,  Arnold  Boelke,  who  were  at 
the  bedside  when  Mrs.  Mauer  died.  The  funeral  will  be  held  Sunday  afternoon  at  2  o'clock 
in  the  Lutheran  Church,  Rev.  Klausler  conducting  the  services. 

About  a  month  ago  Mrs.  Mauer  was  taken  sick  with  influenza  from  which  she  failed  to 
make  recovery.  Two  weeks  ago  Mr.  Mauer,  alarmed  at  her  condition,  took  her  to  Minneapolis 
for  examination  and  treatment  at  a  hospital.  Her  condition  was  not  considered  dangerous 
until  Monday  when  Arnold  Boelke  received  a  telegram  to  come  at  once  if  he  wished  to  see  his 
sister  alive.  Mr.  Boelke  left  at  once  by  car,  arriving  before  she  died. 

Death  was  caused  by  several  complications.   Examination  disclosed  gall  trouble,  and 
a  very  anemic  condition.  Monday  afternoon  she  had  a  stroke  of  paralysis  from  which  she 
never  regained  consciousness. 

The  relatives  who  are  left  to  mourn  their  loss  are:  The  husband,  L.  J.  Mauer  and  three 
small  children;  her  mother,  Mrs.  Wm.  Boelke;  and  brother  Arnold  Boelke;  besides  other  rel- 
atives. 

The  passing  of  this  young  wife  and  mother,  taken  in  the  prime  of  life  from  her  husband 
and  little  children,  is  indeed,  a  sad  happening.  Mrs.  Mauer  was  a  member  of  the  Lutheran 
Church,  and  as  a  wife  and  mother,  a  neighbor  and  friend,  had  no  superior.   It  is  in  vain 
that  we  attempt  to  offer  consolation  to  the  bereaved  ones ;.... only  Father  Time  can  ease 
their  suffering  and  efface  the  pain  of  their  deep  loss. 

**********  October  13,  1927 

MAN  KILLED  BY  SWITCH  TRAIN 
Multilated  Body  Found  by  Crew  at  East  End  of  Yard  in  Breckenrldge 

A  fatal  accident  occured  in  Breckenrldge  late  Monday  afternoon  when  a  transient  was 
hit  by  a  string  of  cars  that  was  being  switched  in  the  east  end  of  the  yards  in  the  vicinity 
of  the  ice  house.   The  accident  was  not  seen  by  anyone  and  no  one  had  noticed  the  man  in 
the  yards  until  his  body  was  found  laying  between  the  rails,  where  It  had  been  passed  over 
by  the  train. 

Members  of  the  switching  crew  found  the  body  and  reported  the  accident  to  the  railway 

officials  and  to  County  Coroner  D.  J.  McMahon.   The  man  was  apparently  a  laborer  who  was 

planning  on  catching  a  freight  out  of  the  local  yards  and  did  not  notice  the  string  of  care 

that  was  bearing  dovn   on  him.   The  body  when  found  was  laying  across  the  rail  and  wheels 

171. 


of  the  box  cars  had  passed  over  the  chest  and  almost  cutting  the  torso  in  two.  It  appeared 
that  the  arm  was  thrown  out  from  the  body  because  the  hand  had  also  been  under  the  wheels 
in  such  a  manner  that  the  cut  ran  up  the  arm  for  a  considerable  distance.  The  man's  neck 
was  also  broken  from  the  force  of  the  blow  that  knocked  him  to  the  ground. 

The  body  was  taken  to  the  Vertin  Undertaking  Parlors  where  an  examination  of  the  belong- 
ings of  the  man  showed  that  his  name  was  Carl  Essen  and  that  his  home  was  at  Battleview,  KD. 
He  had  a  little  over  eighty  dollars  in  his  possession  and  carried  his  personal  belongings  in 
a  small  hand  bag  that  was  thrown  over  his  shoulder  and  carried  on  a  strap. 

The  unfortunate  man  appeared  to  be  about  forty  years  of  age  and  was  about  five  feet, 
eight  inches  tall.  Relatives  of  the  victim  were  notified  at  Battleview,  and  they  asked  that 
the  body  be  prepared  and  sent  to  them  for  Interment. 

**********  October  13,  1927 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  A.  J.  Ehret  drove  to  Tyler  Tuesday  in  response  to  a  telegram  announcing 
the  death  of  Mr.  Ehret 's  mother,  Mrs.  Jacob  Ehret,  who  died  at  her  son's  home  on  Monday. 

**********  October  20,  1927 

MRS.  L.  J.  MADER  FUNERAL  SUNDAY 
Fully  1,200  People  Attended.  Largest  Funeral  Held  in  Hanklnson 

Fully  1,200  people  gathered  at  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church  Sunday  afternoon  to 
pay  their  last  respects  to  the  late  Mrs.  L.  J.  Mauer,  Rev.  Klausler  delivered  the  funeral 
sermons,  both  at  the  home  and  church.  Interment  was  made  in  the  Lutheran  Cemetery. 

The  church  was  filled  with  flowers,  mute  testlmonals  of  love  and  affection  from  friends 
and  relatives.  The  pall  bearers  were:  Bert  Zietlow,  John  Hoist,  Jr.,  Rudolph  Hoefs,  Leon- 
ard Kretchman,  Louis  Schroeder  and  Clifford  Mc  Ilwain. 

Ella  Amelia  Boelke  was  bom  on  Sept.  21st,  1899,  in  Brandenburg  Township.  Her  parents 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Wm.  Boelke,  and  family,  moved  to  Hanklnson  19  years  ago.  Miss  Boelke  was  emp- 
loyed In  the  Jacobson  Millinery  Store  and  later  in  the  Cash  Supply  Store  until  her  marriage 
to  L.  J.  Mauer  on  June  28th,  1919.   Three  children  were  bom  to  this  union,  Dolores,  Bern- 
ard William  and  Ronald  Emil.   Seven  years  ago  Mrs.  Mauer 's  father  died. 

Mrs.  Mauer  died  on  Wednesday,  Oct.  12th,  In  St.  Mary's  Hospital,  Minneapolis,  from  a 
complication  of  ailments,  the  primary  cause  of  death  being  a  stroke  of  paralysis. 

The  surviving  relatives  are:  her  husband  and  three  children;  mother,  Mrs.  Wm.  Boelke, 
brother,  Arnold  Boelke;  half  sisters,  Mrs.  Mike  Klnn,  Mrs.  Emll  Ponath,  Mrs.  Otto  Stein, 
Mrs.  Emll  Koppelman;  half  brothers;  Paul,  Robert  and  Emll  Boelke;  besides  numerous  other 
relatives. 

The  sincere  sympathy  of  the  community  is  extended  to  the  sorrowing  relatives  in  their 
hour  of  bereavement.  **********  October  20,  1927 

ROAD  CONTRACTOR  KILLED 

A.  F.  Homen  of  the  firm  of  Homen  and  Webster,  grading  contractors  working  west  of  Hank- 
lnson, was  killed  this  afternoon  near  Edgely,  ND.,  on  his  way  to  Fargo.   He  was  making  the 
trip  from  Hanklnson  via  Edgely  to  Fargo,  and  the  car  skidded,  going  In  the  ditch. 

**********  November  10,  1927 

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GUS  WILM  COMMITS  SUICIDE 
Hangs  Himself  Near  Cartwright,  Canada.  Former  Resident  Here 

Gus  Wilm,  brother  of  the  late  Fred  Wilm,  who  was  accidently  killed  about  a  year  ago, 
committed  suicide  near  Cartwright,  Manitoba,  Canada,  on  Oct.  19th.  Gus  Wilm  was  well  kno- 
wn in  this  community,  having  lived  here  for  many  years.  We  reprint  below  the  story  of  the 
tragedy,  taken  from  the  "Cartwright  Free  Press." 

"In  a  fit  of  despondency,  brought  about  by  continual  brooding  upon  his  changed  relat- 
ions of  life,  August  (Gus)  Wilm  hanged  himself  from  a  beam  in  the  loft  of  the  stable  on 
the  old  Norman  Hunter  farm,  now  owned  by  John  Pawlch,  sometime  during  the  day  of  Wednesday, 
October  19th.  Threshing  operations  were  being  carried  on  the  farm  during  the  day,  and  it 
was  when  Roy  McCurdy  went  into  the  loft  at  night  to  put  down  hay,  that  he  discovered  by  the 
light  of  his  oil  lantern  the  human  form.   He  at  once  notified  other  men  of  the  crew  and 
closer  inspection  revealed  that  it  was  Wilm. 

The  Coroner,  Dr.  Davidson,  and  the  Provincial  Police  were  at  once  notified,  and  after 
due  investigation  it  was  evident  beyond  any  doubt  that  it  was  a  case  of  self  destruction, 
and  an  inquest  was  deemed  unnecessary. 

Mr.  Wilm  left  this  district  about  two  months  ago  very  quietly  and  nothing  more  was 
heard  of  ^^^n  until  the  finding  of  his  lifeless  body.  It  is  thought  that  he  had  come  to 
the  farm  sometime  during  the  previous  night  under  the  cover  of  darkness  and  remained  in 
hiding  in  the  hay  until  opportunity  offered  to  carry  out  his  rash  act.  His  Ford  car  was 
found  by  U.  S.  Collector  of  Customs,  Mr.  Weeden,  on  American  soil  a  short  distance  north 
of  Hansboro,  on  Thursday,  and  this  would  indicate  that  he  had  been  staying  somewhere  across 
the  border,  and  in  the  end  walked  to  the  Pawich  farm. 

Mr.  Wilm  was  of  German  extraction,  was  bom  at  Millerville,  MH. ,  on  March  9th,  1884, 
and  at  the  time  of  his  death  was  in  his  A4th  year.   He  came  to  this  district  about  four- 
teen years  ago  and  except  for  a  period  of  about  one  year  during  the  late  war  he  made  his 
home  here  and  for  the  greater  part  of  that  time  he  was  engaged  in  farming.  He  was  regard- 
ed by  people  here  generally  as  an  honest  and  industrious  man  and  had  many  friends  in  this 
district.   And  that  he  should  end  his  earthly  career  in  such  a  tragic  manner  is  a  matter 
of  deep  regret.  **********  November  10,  1927 

DEATH  OF  MRS.  CAROLINE  WITT 
/^ed  Pioneer  Lady  Dies  Tuesday  Morning  November  8th 

On  Tuesday  morning  of  this  week  there  occured  the  death  of  one  of  the  oldest  persons 
in  our  city,  Mrs.  Caroline  Witt,  mother  of  William  Witt.  A  week  before  she  had  fractured 
her  hip  by  a  fall  in  an  attack  of  dizziness.   This  together  with  the  infirmities  of  old 
age,  caused  her  death  on  Tuesday  morning. 

Mrs.  Caroline  Witt,  nee  Ott,  was  bom  in  Ramelow,  Pomerania,  Germany,  on  April  11, 
1837.   There  she  grew  to  womanhood,  and  in  1857  married  August  Witt.   Seven  children  were 
bom  to  this  union,  of  whoa  two  died  in  early  childhood.  In  1887  she  migrated  with  her 
husband  to  America.  After  a  short  stay  in  Milwaukee  they  came  to  Brandenburg  Township, 
Richland  County,   In  May  of  1906,  her  husband  died.   The  following  year,  in  February,  she 

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came  to  Hankinson  to  make  her  home  with  her  son  William,  who  provided  faithfully  for  her 
during  her  declining  years. 

She  attained  the  ripe  old  age  of  90  years,  7  months.  Mourning  her  death  are  William 
of  Hankinson,  Bertha  Schmeling,  Milwaukee,  Mrs.  Anna  Fricke,  Mllnor,  Erich,  Brandenburg, 
and  Max,  Milwaukee,  besides  many  grand  and  great  grandchildren. 

Funeral  services  were  conducted  this  afternoon  (Thursday)  from  the  Lutheran  Church  of 
which  she  had  been  a  faithful  member  all  her  life.   Burial  took  place  at  St.  John's  Cemetery 
at  Belford  Township.  **********  November  10,  1927 

DEATH  OF  DALE  KINNEY 

Dale  Bartley  Kinney,  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Eugene  A.  Kinney  of  Buffalo,  ND. ,  was  bom 
Sept.  2nd,  1918  at  Hankinson,  ND.  He  died  at  Fargo,  ND.,  on  Nov.  4th,  1927  of  lymphatic 
leukemia  after  several  weeks  illness. 

His  parents,  sisters  Beryl  and  Carol  resided  at  Hankinson  until  2  years  ago  last  Sept- 
ember. Bis  sister  Carol  passed  away  on  Dec.  31,  1925.  He  is  survived  by  his  parents,  sis- 
ter Beryl  and  brother  Glenn. 

Funeral  services  were  held  Monday,  at  2  FM. ,  at  the  Presbyterian  Church  at  Buffalo. 
Rev.  George  Caley  of  Tower  City  officiated. 

Out  of  town  relatives  to  the  funeral  were:  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Chas.  Wildman  and  sons.  Free- 
man and  Chas.  Jr.,  of  Kelliher,  MN. ,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  G.  W.  Kinney  and  daughter  Myrtle  of  Far- 
go, Mr.  and  Mrs.  L.  E.  Marvin  of  Barney,  ND.,  and  Mrs.  Lora  Kinney  of  Hankinson. 

*********  *  November  10,  1927 

OBITUARY  of  MRS.  McKINNON 
Formerly  Goldie  May  Tyson  of  The  Hankinson  Community 

Goldie  May  Tyson  was  bom  at  Wheatley,  Arkansas,  on  Dec.  10th,  1877  and  in  early  days 
lived  at  Mascoutah,  XL.   She  moved  with  her  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Louis  A.  Tyson  to  North 
Dakota  in  1886  and  lived  in  what  became  known  as  the  Tyson  community  southwest  of  Hankinson. 
In  the  year  1895  she  was  married  to  Nelson  S.  McKinnon  at  Hankinson  and  to  this  union  four 
children  were  bom.  Mr.  McKinnon  died  in  January  of  1915. 

Mrs.  McKinnon  took  an  active  interest  in  church  work  all  her  life.  First  in  the  Tyson 
M.  E.  Church  and  later  in  the  Congregational  Church  of  Hankinson,  becoming  a  member  of  this 
church  in  1915,  taking  an  interest  in  the  Missionary  work  of  the  church  and  was  also  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Hankinson  W.  C.  T.  U.   For  the  last  four  years  she  lived  at  Bamum,  MN. ,  join- 
ing the  Presbyterian  Church,  was  a  member  of  its  Missionary  Society  and  Vice-president  of 
the  Ladies  Aid.   She  was  also  active  in  the  Educational  and  social  work  of  the  town  and  at 
the  time  of  her  death  was  President  of  the  Bamun  Parent-Teachers  Association.   She  was 
presiding  at  a  Parent-Teacher  gathering  in  one  of  the  school  rooms  when  overtaken  by  the 
illness  which  caused  her  death,  passing  into  the  great  beyond  at  the  age  of  59  years,  10 
months  and  three  days. 

Because  of  the  circumstances  of  her  death  a  special  service  was  held  on  Saturday  after- 
noon at  the  Bamum  School  Auditorium  conducted  by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Wittenberger  of  Cloquet,  MN.  , 
and  the  Rev.  E.  A.  Cook  of  the  Methodist  Church  at  Bamum,  MN. ,  who  spoke  of  the  fine  qual- 

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ities  and  devoted  services  of  Mrs.  McKlnnon. 

The  deceased  at  the  time  of  her  death  was  a.  member  of  the  Maccabees;  a  candidate  for 
the  Rebekah  Lodge,  and  for  several  years  manager  of  the  Telephone  Exchange  of  Bamum,  MN. 

She  Is  survived  by  her  mother,  Mrs.  E.  M.  Tyson;  her  four  daughters,  Mrs.  Zena  M.  Felt, 
White  Salmon,  WA. ;  Mrs.  Hazel  Miller,  Brainard,  MN. ;  Goldle  Mae  McKinnon  and  Margaret  Emily 
McKinnon  of  Bamum.  One  sister,  Mrs.  A.  J.  Jensen  of  Marble,  MN. ,  and  three  brothers:  R. 
M.  Tyson,  Russel,  ND. ,  Charles  0.  Tyson  of  Columbus,  ND.,  and  H.  L.  Ty6om)f  Duluth,  MN. , 
besides  many  other  relatives  and  friends. 

The  body  was  brought  to  Hankinson,  ND.,  arriving  Sunday  evening.  The  funeral  services 
were  held  at  the  Congregational  Church  on  Monday  afternoon,  Nov.  7th,  1927,  conducted  by 
the  pastor  Rev.  G.  R.  McKeith.  The  music  was  very  suitable,  the  pieces  selected  were: 
"In  The  Hour  of  Trial,"  "Wonderful  Love"  and  "Asleep  in  Jesus."  The  quartette  was  composed 
of  Mrs.  George  Schuett,  Mrs.  D.  Bellin,  Mrs.  E.  A.  Lea  and  Miss  Catha  Jones  with  Mrs.  J. 
Wickman  at  the  piano.  The  floral  offerings  were  numerous  and  beautiful  and  including  those 
from  relatives  and  friends  were  wreaths  from  the  Parent-Teachers  Association  and  Fanners 's 
Telephone  Company  of  Bamum,  MN.  The  Telephone  employees  of  Duluth,  the  Presbyterian  Church 
Bamum;  The  Congregational  Church  and  W.  C.  T.  U.  of  Hankinson.  The  pall  bearers  were 
Messrs.  J.  Wickman,  E.  A.  Lea,  W.  Dennestedt,  T.  L.  Evenson,  Wm.  Schuett  and  John  Front, 

Relatives  attending  the  funeral  from  out  of  town  were  Goldie  and  Margaret  McKinnon, 
daughters,  of  Bamum;  Miss  Van  Elian,  niece,  of  St.  Paul,  and  three  brothers,  H.  L.  Tyson 
of  Duluth,  MN.;  R.  M.  Tyson,  Russel,  ND. ;  Charles  0-  Tyson  and  Mrs.  Tyson  of  Columbus,  ND. 

The  burial  was  at  the  Greendale  Cemetery  southeast  of  Hankinson. 

**********  November  10,  1927 

M.  C.  BECK  DIES  IN  MOORHEAD  SUNDAY 
Community  Shocked  by  Sudden  Death.   Funeral  Held  Friday 

Hankinson  was  shocked  Sunday  by  the  news  of  the  death  of  Superintendent  M.  C.  Beck, 
who  passed  away  in  a  hospital  at  Moorhead  at  1  PM.  The  immediate  cause  of  death  was  septic 
poisoning,  but  Mr.  Beck  had  been  suffering  for  three  months  with  a  complication  of  diseases. 

The  funeral  will  be  held  Friday  at  2  PM. ,  at  the  Moorhead  Lutheran  Church.  School  will 
be  closed  Friday,  the  teachers  and  a  great  many  of  the  friends  of  the  family  expect  to  make 
the  trip  to  Moorhead  to  pay  their  last  respects  to  the  departed  one. 

When  Mr.  Beck  returned  to  Hankinson  Sept.  1st  to  resume  his  duties  as  Supt.  of  the 
city  schools,  he  was  a  sick  man,  and  in  no  condition  to  engage  in  the  strenuous  duties  of 
this  position,  but  he  was  determined  to  continue  his  work,  whatever  was  the  cost  in  health. 
One  year  and  today  is  a  short  span  of  life;  but  with  Mr.  Beck,  that  year  changed  him  from  a 
man  in  the  prime  of  life,  charged  with  energy  and  ability,  to  an  invalid,  finally  leading 
him  through  that  door  which  marks  the  entrance  into  eternity.   He  was  a  man  of  great  ability 
forceful,  and  with  a  capacity  for  leadership.   Although  but  37  years  of  age,  Mr.  Beck  was 
holding  a  responsible  position  in  his  chosen  profession.  He  had  many  friends  and  few  enem- 
ies.  To  Mrs.  Beck  and  Clayton,  stricken  with  grief  over  this  sudden  loss  of  their  beloved 
husband  and  father,  the  community  extends  the  deepest  sympathy  in  their  hour  of  trial. 

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Mr.  Beck,  who  was  37  years  old,  was  Superintendent  in  Moorhead  four  years,  leaving 
Moorhead  to  accept  a  similar  post  in  Marion  In  1922.  After  remaining  thiere  four  years 
be  came  to  Hankinson  in  1926. 

He  was  bom  in  St.  James,  MN.  He  is  survived  by  Mrs.  Beck,  a  son,  Clayton,  his  mother, 
seven  brothers  and  three  sisters.  The  brothers  are  Alfred,  Adolph,  Axel,  John  and  Paul, 
residing  in  St.  James,  and  Hennlng  and  Carl,  who  are  in  the  west  with  their  mother.  The 
sisters,  all  of  whom  reside  in  St.  James,  are:  Lydla,  Olga  and  Hannah. 

**********  November  17,  1927 

MRS.  WALKER  DIES 

Mrs.  Mertle  E.  Walker,  nee  Hawes,  for  some  years  a  teacher  in  the  Hankinson  Schools 
was  called  to  her  celestial  abode  on  Thursday  morning,  November  10th,  1927,  at  the  Mounds 
Park  Sanitarium,  St.  Paul.  Mrs.  Walker  was  a  sister  of  Mrs.  J.  J.  Jones,  whom  our  readers 
know  and  it  was  in  the  home  of  Mrs.  J.  J.  Jones  that  her  sister  was  married  to  Rev.  C.  E. 
Walker  on  June  26,  1912.  Mrs.  Walker's  health  became  precarious  about  a  year  since  and 
while  aid  was  sought  at  the  hands  of  a  number  of  physicians  of  excellent  repute  she  contin- 
ued to  fail,  and  finally  was  placed  in  the  care  of  nerve  and  brain  specialists  in  St.  Paul, 
where  everything  was  done  to  enable  the  patient  to  recover.  The  ailment  that  baffled  the 
skilled  attendants  was  encephalitis,  and  to  this  was  later  added  an  acute  attack  of  pneu- 
monia and  the  end  came  not  imexpected.  Mrs.  J.  J.  Jones  and  Mr.  Walker  were  in  attendance 
upon  the  Invalid  when  death  came  to  release  the  sufferer. 

The  funeral  service  and  interment  were  at  Good  Thunder,  MN.,  on  Nov.  12th,  1927,  the 
deceased  being  51  years,  9  months  and  24  days  of  age. 

**********  November  17,  1927 

FORMER  HANKINSON  CITIZEN  DIES 

Eli  B.  Oliver,  73,  pioneer  citizen  of  this  community  and  later  of  Wahpeton,  died  Tues- 
day in  a  Minneapolis  Hospital  from  pneumonia.   He  had  recently  underwent  a  cancer  operation. 
Mr.  Oliver  was  probably  the  oldest  mail  carrier  in  southeastern  North  Dakota  in  point  of 
years  and  service.  He  entered  the  mall  carrier  service  at  Wahpeton  in  1908. 

George  Oliver  of  New  Effington,  and  a  former  Hankinson  citizen.  Is  his  brother. 

*********  *  November  17,  1927 

Mrs.  Madge  Shea  returned  from  Omaha,  NB.,  Wednesday  evening,  where  she  attended  the 
funeral  of  her  brother.   She  spent  the  past  two  weeks  with  her  parents,  brothers  and  sis- 
ters, all  living  in  Omaha.        **********  November  17,  1927 

DEATH  OF  JOHN  BOMMERSBACH 

John  Bommersbach  died  last  Saturday  at  the  home  of  his  nephew  in  Greendale  Township, 
being  59  years  old  at  the  time  of  his  death.   The  funeral  was  held  on  Monday  in  St.  Philip's 
Church.   The  out  of  town  relatives  present  were  his  nephews,  Frank  of  Forman  and  Joe  of 
Oakes.   The  pall  bearers  were  six  nephews  of  the  deceased:  Martin,  Anton,  Frank,  John,  Leo 
and  Joe. 

Mr.  Bommersbach  was  bom  deaf  and  dumb,  but  with  this  handicap  he  had  established  a 

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reputation  for  cheerfulness  that  would  shame  many  a  man  bom  with  all  five  senses.  Mr. 
Boomersbach  was  a  thrifty  farmer,  amassing  considerable  property.  He  was  never  married 
but  has  several  brothers  and  sisters. 

**********  November  17,  1927 

The  week  old  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Charles  W.  Kaiser  died  Sunday  morning  at  10  AM. 
The  ftineral  was  held  Tuesday  In  the  Catholic  Church  at  Mantador,  Rev.  Fr.  Wilkes  conducting 
the  services.  **********  November  17,  1927 

In  the  death  notice  of  Mrs.  Witt  printed  last  week  the  name  of  Paul  Witt,  a  son  of  the 
deceased,  was  omitted  through  error.  Mr.  Witt  is  a  resident  of  Milwaukee:  Mrs.  Witt  was 
here  for  the  funeral.  **********  November  17,  1927 

MAN  WITH  LONGEST  BEARD  IN  WORLD,  DIES  FRIDAY 
Hans  Langseth,  Nansen  Township  Pioneer  Dies  at  Farm  Home 

Hans  Langseth,  nearly  82,  famous  as  the  man  having  the  longest  whiskers  in  the  world, 
died  at  his  farm  home  in  Nansen  Township  on  Friday  evening,  death  being  caused  by  old  age. 
Mr.  Langseth  had  been  in  contests  and  in  side  shows  with  his  whiskers  which  measured  over 
17  feet  in  length.  Simple  funeral  services  at  the  Sterner  Church  in  Nansen  Township  marked 
the  passing  of  a  man  who  had  entertained  mayors,  railroad  presidents  and  governors  with  his 
remarkable  whiskers.  The  body  will  be  shipped  to  Kensett,  lA. ,  for  burial  at  his  old  home. 
Since  July  14,  1875,  Mr.  Langseth  had  let  his  beard  grow.  Not  a  razor  has  touched  his  face 
for  more  than  50  years.  His  long  white  beard  brought  him  to  the  hubbub  and  ballyhoo  of  the 
circus  sideshows.  Outside  the  gates  of  an  old  city  in  India,  so  the  story  goes,  a  fakir 
sits  in  the  hot  sun  day  after  day  with  great  long  whiskers.  His  was  supposed  to  be  the 
longest  beard  in  the  world. 

At  the  reunion  of  the  Sante  Fe  gold  trail  pioneers  years  ago,  Hans  Langseth's  beard 
outstripped  all  competitors  by  yards.   Careful  measurement  showed  that  it  exceeded  the  India 
fakir's  beard  by  a  foot  and  a  half.   Constant  publicity  failed  to  unearth  a  beard  that  would 
come  within  feet  of  the  length  of  that  of  Mr.  Langseth. 

Scouts  from  the  circus  approached  Langseth  and  the  flowery  offers  soon  brought  him  to 
the  sawdust  trail.  A  simple  and  good  farmer  by  nature,  he  soon  tired  of  the  morbid  curos- 
ity  seekers,  the  constant  questioning  and  the  utter  lack  of  privacy  that  goes  with  circus 
life  and  came  back  to  his  home  in  Richland  County. 

For  the  past  several  years,  he  had  been  dwelling  quietly  on  his  fine  farm  in  Nansen 
Township,  taking  care  of  his  work,  a  fine  neighbor  and  friend  to  the  folks  who  came  in  con- 
tact with  him. 

Death  came  quietly,  the  aged  man  passing  away  in  the  evening.   He  is  survived  by  three 

sons,  Peter,  Oscar  and  Nels,  living  near  Galchutt RICHLAND  COUNTY  FARMER  GLOBE 

**********  November  17,1927 

DEATH  of  JAMES  BOHN 
GREAT  BEND.,.. The  community  was  saddened  when  word  was  received  that  Jimmy  Bohn  had 
passed  away  at  the  Wahpeton  Hospital  on  Tuesday  night  of  last  week. 

177. 


James  Irving  Bohn,  the  youngest  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  George  Bohn  was  bom  near  Great 
Bend  on  May  7,  1922.  Early  this  fall  he  began  ailing  but  became  well  again  and  began  sch- 
ool. About  a  month  ago  what  seemed  to  be  trouble  with  his  ear  began  and  he  was  taken  to 
the  Wahpeton  Hospital.  The  cause  of  his  illness  could  not  be  determined  at  first.  A  spec- 
ialist from  Fargo  and  several  other  physicians  later  found  It  to  be  tubercular  meningitis. 
After  two  weeks  of  suffering  he  was  called  to  the  Great  Beyond  on  Nov.  8th. 

Jimmy  was  of  a  cheerful  happy  disposition  and  a  favorite  of  all  who  laiew  him.  Funeral 
services  were  held  Saturday  afternoon  at  the  Lutheran  Church,  Rev.  Hinck  officiating. 

He  is  survived  by  his  parents,  one  brother  George  Donald  and  other  near  relatives  and 
friends.  Out  of  town  relatives  to  attend  the  funeral  were  his  uncles,  Arnold,  Ralph,  James 
and  Melville  Stenson  of  Minneapolis.   Ernest  Stenson  of  Delamere,  ND.,  Gladstone  Stenson  of 
Alexandria,  MH. ,  and  an  Aunt  Mildred  Stenson  of  Minneapolis.  The  pall  bearers  were  Walter 
Adamson,  Melvin  Bechtel,  Wesley  Griepentrog  and  Melvin  Bohn. 

**********  November  17,  1927 

STILES  NEWS Miss  Emma  Moe,  young  daughter  of  Mrs.  John  Moe,  residing  south  of 

Stiles,  passed  away  Friday  morning  at  the  Breckenridge  Hospital.  She  became  ill  Thursday 
morning  and  was  taken  to  the  hospital  where  she  died  the  following  morning  of  heart  trouble. 
She  was  a  pupil  at  the  Science  School.  The  funeral  was  held  at  Lidgerwood  on  Monday  after- 
noon at  2  o'clock.  **********  November  17,  1927 

STILES  NEWS The  road  gang  working  east  of  Stiles  was  transferred  to  Lidgerwood  on 

Thursday,  owing  to  the  death  of  Mr.  Hohman  the  owner,  who  was  accidentally  killed  Tuesday 
near  Hapleton,  ND. ,  when  the  car  he  was  driving  skidded  on  the  gravel. 

**********  November  17,  1927 

Mabel  Jensen  of  New  Effington  returned  to  Hankinson,  Wednesday  evening,  where  she 
accompanied  the  Max  Wexler  family  to  Minneapolis,  where  their  son,  Seymour  was  taken  for 
burial.  He  died  of  bronchial  pneumonia,  which  set  in  after  a  tonsil  operation  that  was 
performed  two  weeks  previous.   Seymour  Wexler  died  last  Friday  at  his  home  in  New  Effington. 
He  was  the  youngest  of  four  children,  Etta,  Joe  and  Roalyn.  Pete  Jensen  took  his  sister, 
Mabel  to  New  Effington  Wednesday  night. 

**********  November  17,  1927 

John  Eichhom  received  word  Sunday  of  the  death  of  his  brother  George  Eichhom  of  Wal- 
nut, lA. ,  who  has  been  very  low  for  the  past  three  months.  Mr.  Elchhorn  departed  for  the 
said  city  on  Monday  night,  where  he  will  attend  the  funeral  on  Wednesday. 

**********  November  24,  1927 


178. 


JOHN  GLANDER  FUNERAL  SUNDAY 
One  of  Richland  County  Pioneers,  38  Years  In  This  Community 

John  dander,  one  of  the  early  settlers  of  Richland  County,  died  on  Nov.  18th,  In  the 
Wahpeton  Hospital  from  obstruction  of  the  bowels,  after  an  Illness  of  two  weeks  duration. 
He  had  attained  the  age  of  59  years,  3  months  and  9  days. 

The  funeral  was  held  Simday  at  the  Immanuel  Ev.  Church,  Rev.  Meier  conducting  the  ser- 
vices. A  very  large  concourse  of  friends  and  relatives  gathered  to  pay  their  last  respects 
to  the  departed  one,  and  the  offerings  were  profuse  and  beautiful. 

John  dander  was  bom  on  August  9th,  1868,  at  Schleferbeln,  Pommeran,  Germany,  where 
he  was  baptized  and  confirmed.  At  the  age  of  21  he  emigrated  to  this  country,  living  at 
Great  Bend  for  two  years.  He  was  united  In  marriage  to  Miss  Augusta  Medenwaldt  on  March 
25th,  1890,  at  the  Evangelical  Church  In  Great  Bend,  Rev.  Gruen  officiating. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Glander  moved  to  Hankinson  very  shortly  after  and  have  lived  here  ever 
since.  The  married  life  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Glander  was  of  37  years  duration,  and  they  were 
blessed  with  16  children,  8  of  whom  died  in  early  infancy,  while  two,  John  and  Florence, 
were  called  by  the  Lord  at  the  ages  of  21  and  13. 

The  death  of  Mr.  Glander  leaves  his  wife,  and  six  children  to  mourn  their  loss:  Mrs. 
Elsie  Wegener,  Wahpeton;  Mrs.  Martha  Mc  Donald,  St.  Cloud,  MN. ;  William,  Harry  and  Herbert, 
Hankinson;  Otto,  Wahpeton;  three  brothers,  Fred  and  Carl,  Wahpeton;  August,  who  is  working 
in  the  Lords  vineyard  at  Minneapolis;  one  sister,  Mrs.  Wm.  Radke,  Brushville,  ND. 

**********  November  24,  1927 

CARD  of  THANKS 
We  wish  to  express  our  sincere  thanks  to  the  many  kind  friends  and  neighbors  for  their 

assistance  and  words  of  sympathy  extended  during  our  recent  bereavement;  also  for  the  many 

beautiful  floral  offerings. 

Mrs.  John  Glander  Mr.  Harry  Glander 

Mrs.  August  Wagener  Mr.  Herbert  Glander 

Mrs.  A.  W.  McDonald  Mrs.  Wm.  Radke 

Mr.  William  Glander  Mr.  Carl  Glander 

Mr.  Otto  Glander  Mr.  Fred  Glander 

**********  November  24,  1927 


179. 


OBITUARY  of  M.  C.  BECK 

Funeral  services  for  our  lamented  School  Superintendent  Mathew  C.  Beck  were  held  at 
Hoorhead,  MN.,  Friday  afternoon,  Nov.  18,  1927. 

The  mourners  and  friends  gathered  at  Trinity  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church,  the  College 
Church  of  Concordia  College,  of  which  church  Mr.  Heck  was  a  member.  The  service  was  In 
charge  of  the  pastor  the  Rev.  Slgrud  Sorenson  who  preached  a  very  helpful  sermon  assuring 
us  that  the  Lord's  purpose  In  man  was  not  limited  to  this  scene  of  action.  After  the  pre- 
lude on  the  pipe  organ  the  Rev.  J.  H.  Meier  of  Evangelical  Church  of  Ranklnsn,  ND.,  sang 
very  beautifully  "No  Trials  Yonder,  and  the  testing  done;  the  schooldays  oer,  and  the  prizes 
won."  etc.   The  Rev.  G.  R.  McKelth  of  the  Congregational  Church,  Hanklnson,  gave  the  bio- 
graphical account  of  the  departed: 

"Professor  Matthew  C.  Beck  was  bom  37  years  ago  at  St.  James,  MN. ,  and  died  Sunday 
afternoon,  November  13th,  1927  at  Moorhead,  MN. ,  leaving  to  mourn  his  loss,  his  wife  and 
one  son  Clayton,  besides  his  mother  In  California,  7  brothers  and  3  sisters  and  other  rel- 
atives. He  has  died  In  the  prime  of  manhood  and  his  death  came  as  a  surprise  to  his  many 
friends  In  these  adjoining  states. 

Be  was  of  Swedish  parentage,  but  consistently  endeavored  to  attain  the  Ideals  of  Amer- 
ican Citizenship  and  "a  workman  that  needeth  not  to  be  ashamed." 

After  his  early  elementary  and  secondary  eduacatlon  at  St.  James,  he  became  a  student 
in  the  Gustavlus  Adolphus  College  at  St.  Peter,  MN. ,  and  In  the  year  1913  received  his 
Bachelor's  Degree.  He  then  took  up  studies  In  Education  and  School  Management  of  the  Dniv. 
of  Mlon.,  and  later  some  correspondence  work  In  Law  with  the  Extension  Department  of  the 
Dnlf.  of  California. 

As  a  student,  he  majored  in  Mathematics  and  Natural  Sciences  and  mlnored  in  Social 
Studies,  History  and  Languages;  taking  also  Psychology  and  Education,  which  secured  his 
First  Grade  Professional  Teaching  Certificate  in  the  states  of  Minnesota  and  North  Dakota. 

Hie  teaching  record  is  as  follows:  Year  1913-1914  High  School  Teacher  at  Hlllsboro, 
ND.,  being  also  Athletic  Coach.   191A-1918  High  School  Principal  and  teacher  at  Enderlin, 
ND.,  (four  years.)   1918-1922  Principal  of  Junior-Senior  High  at  Moorhead,  MN.  (four  years) 
1922-1926  Superintendent  of  Schools,  Marion,  ND.  (four  years.)   In  his  second  year  as  Super- 
intendent of  Schools  at  Hanklnson,  ND. 

During  his  work  at  Moorhead  and  Marion,  he  participated  In  the  erection  of  new  school 
buildings  and  in  his  general  work  at  each  place  he  has  lived,  proved  efficient  and  trust- 
worthy.  The  testimonials  from  reliable  people  at  the  various  places  speak  in  the  highest 
terms  regarding  both  the  teacher  and  the  man. 

He  came  to  Hanklnson  during  the  summer  of  1926  so  as  to  be  in  immediate  touch  with 
the  town  and  people  in  view  of  the  school  year  1926-1927.  He  arrived  full  of  bubbling  youth 
and  enthusiastic  anticipation  and  was  received  with  great  acclamation  and  entered  heartily 
into  the  life  of  the  town  and  the  work  of  the  school. 

Having  previously  been  a  Kiwanian  he  was  soon  ushered  into  the  fellowship  of  our  club 

and  immediately  set  to  work  "for  the  good  of  the  order." 

180. 


mg  early  years  were  spent  In  fellowship  with  the  Swedish  Lutheran  Church  and  at  the 
time  of  his  death  was  a  member  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church,  but  through  change  of 
environment  and  also  through  marriage  relationship  he  became  associated  with  the  Congregat- 
ional Church  when  such  a  church  was  founded  in  Marlon,  and  he  fully  Intended  throwing  in 
his  efforts  with  our  Congregational  Church  of  Hanklnson.  I,  having  at  his  request,  secured 
his  letter  of  transfer;  which,  however,  was  never  presented  to  our  church  for  reasons  I  need 
not  here  mention. 

The  Issues,  we  believe,  of  life  and  death  are  in  the  hands  of  a  loving  God.  Not  our 
puny  opinion,  but  His  unerring  Faith  will  be  the  deciding  factor  in  the  ultimate  reward  for 
a  man's  labor  here  on  earth.  Thus  we  must  leave  the  one,  who  has  left  us  by  the  door-way 
of  death,  with  a  prayer,  that  protectoln,  guidence  and  blessing  may  be  given  to  the  sorrow- 
ing Loved  ones  in  this  their  time  of  bitter  loss  and  grief. 

"What  Is  all  the  fame  you  strove  for,  now  you  come  to  die? 

All  that  walked  within  the  sunshine,  neath  the  shadows  lie. 

Nothing  counts  you,  nothing  helps  you,  when  you  leave  the  sun. 

But  the  love  that  you  have  given,  and  the  love  that  you  have  won." 

The  quartette  from  the  Hanklnson  High  School  composed  of  Miss  Karlstrom,  Miss  Mildred 
Maas,  Mr.  D.  Boyd  and  Ernest  Thompson  sang  "Abide  with  Me." 

The  floral  offerings  were  unusually  beautiful,  and  there  was  quite  a  large  delegation 
representing  the  High  School,  Kiwanls,  Masons  and  other  friends  from  Hanklnson.  The 
deceased  was  well  known  and  respected  in  Moorhead  and  many  were  present  to  show  their  sym- 
pathjTwlth  the  sorrowing  widow  and  son.  The  pall  bearers  were  Messrs.  Self  kin,  Boyd  and 
Johnson  from  the  school.  Messrs.  Roof,  Sibley  and  Litherland  of  Marion  and  Moorhead.  The 
body  was  laid  to  rest  in  the  Moorhead  Cemetery,  the  commital  service  being  read  by  the 
Rev.  S.  Sorenson.  **********  November  24,  1927 


181. 


DEATH  of  MRS.  AUGUST  KATH 

Mrs.  Louise  Caroline  Rath,  nee  Held,  was  bom  on  August  7th,  18A3,  in  West  Prussia, 
Germany,  and  died  Sunday  morning,  Nov.  27th,  In  Hanklnson,  at  the  age  of  84  years,  3  moni- 
ths  and  seven  days. 

Death  was  caused  by  increasing  Inflrmltiea  of  old  age.  The  funeral  was  held  Wednes- 
day afternoon  from  the  Lutheran  Church  of  which  she  had  been  a  lifelong  member.  Rev.  J.  P. 
Klausler  officiating. 

She  is  survived  by  six  sons:  Albert,  Waseca,  MN. ;  Carl,  John,  Fred,  Gustave,  Hanklnson; 
William,  Lyons,  lA. 

On  Sept.  2Ath,  1866,  she  was  married  to  August  Katb  and  moved  from  West  Prussia  to 
Brandenburg,  thence  to  Wisleben  in  Saxony.   They  emigrated  to  America,  settling  at  Falr- 
bault,  MN. ,  in  1893,  moved  on  a  farm  southwest  of  Hanklnson  in  1907.  After  a  short  resid- 
ence on  the  farm  they  moved  to  Hanklnson  in  1909. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Kath  celebrated  their  golden  wedding  in  1916.  In  1920  her  husband  died. 
Since  that  time  Mrs.  Rath  has  been  living  in  her  home  on  the  north  side,  in  excellent  health 
until  about  six  months  ago.  Until  her  last  Illness  she  was  exceedingly  energetic,  caring 
for  a  large  garden  and  doing  her  own  housework.  Mrs.  Kath  had  a  large  circle  of  friends 
and  acquaintances  who  extend  sympathy  to  the  surviving  relatives. 

The  pall  bearers  were:  Herman  Budack,  Fred  Ebel,  Albert  Grohnke,  Albert  Pribbemow, 
Theo.  Procknow  and  Albert  Trlttln. 

*********  *  December  1,  1927 

MRS.  POPP's  NEPHEW  KILLED  at  MINOT 
Stabbed  with  Scissors  in  Night  Hold-up  of  Garage  Where  He  worked 

Mrs.  Wm.  Popp  was  notified  Tuesday  of  the  murder  of  her  nephew,  Rudolph  Tehelka,  20, 
at  Minot  Monday  night.   She  left  Wednesday  to  attend  the  funeral. 

He  was  found  stabbed  to  death  early  Monday,  with  a  pair  of  scissors  piercing  his  body 
near  his  heart.  A  total  of  $58.50  was  missing  from  the  cash  register,  it  was  announced  by 
the  management.  A  safe,  which  contained  $382,  had  not  been  opened. 

Tehelka  had  been  beaten  about  the  head  and  face,  and  when  the  crime  was  discovered, 
his  body  was  in  a  sitting  posture  on  the  floor,  leaning  against  a  chair,  with  one  arm  on 
another  chair.  His  cap  was  lying  on  the  floor  beside  the  body. 

SEARCH  BEGUN 

A  pair  of  coveralls  and  a  shirt  covering  his  chest  were  open,  exposing  the  scissors 
which  had  penetrated  his  body  four  Inches. 

Officials  immediately  started  a  search  for  two  men  who  at  1  AM. ,  Monday  purchased  a 
storage  battery  in  the  garage  and  paid  for  it  in  cash,  this  being  the  last  sale  recorded 
by  the  cash  register. 

Fred  Hanson,  another  employee  of  the  garage,  told  officials  that  the  sale  of  the  batter 
was  made  about  1  AM.,  and  that  he  remained  in  the  garage  until  about  3  AM. 

SAW  FLASHLIGHT 

Fred  Almy,  residing  across  the  street  from  the  garage,  said  that  when  he  awakened  about 

182. 


5  AM. ,  and  looked  out  the  window,  he  saw  a  flashlight  being  moved  about  in  the  office 
where  Tehelka's  body  was  found.  A  flashlight,  thought  to  be  Tehelka's  was  found  on  the 
floor  beside  the  body.  *****  *****  December  1  1927 

MRS.  SUNDE  COMMITS  SUICIDE  SATURDAY 
Bangs  Self  With  Silk  Scarf  in  Basement  Saturday 

Mrs.  Josephine  Sunde,  wife  of  Louis  Sunde,  living  9  miles  south  of  Hankinson,  committed 
suicide  last  Saturday  afternoon,  between  the  hours  of  3  and  A  PM.  She  was  found  by  her  hus- 
band hanging  from  the  rafters  of  the  basement  about  six  o'clock. 

The  coroner  and  sheriff  were  called  Saturday  evening.  No  coroner's  jury  was  summoned, 
it  being  a  plain  case  of  suicide.  Later  the  Wipperman  Merc.  Co.,  Undertaking  establishment 
prepared  the  body  for  burial. 

Mrs.  Sunde  had  been  in  very  poor  health  for  four  months;  several  operations,  together 
with  continued  ill  health,  sapped  her  vitality,  and  her  mental  and  physical  strength  failed. 
It  is  xmderstood  she  was  temporarily  deranged  when  committing  the  deed.  Mrs.  Sunde  used  a 
silk  scarf,  tying  it  securely  over  the  rafters  in  the  basement,  then  around  her  neck,  and 
j imping  off  an  apple  box. 

The  funeral  will  be  held  today,  unless  the  storm  causes  a  postponement  until  Friday. 
She  was  41  years  old  at  the  time  of  her  death.   There  are  no  children. 

**********  December  15,  1927 

FAIRMOUOT  GIRL  COMMITS  SUICIDE 

Mrs.  A.  W.  Bank  committed  suicide  at  Wolf  Point,  MT. ,  Monday,  Nov.  28th.  by  taking 
poison.  Worry  over  financial  difficulties  is  attributed  as  cause  for  the  rash  act. 

The  deceased  before  her  marriage  was  Miss  Ann  Olds,  daughter  of  Burt  Olds  an  old  resi- 
dent of  this  vicinity.   She  lived  for  some  time  with  the  A.  W.  Lindquist  family  and  left 
here  about  5  years  ago  and  went  to  Montana,  where  she  was  married  to  A.  W.  Bank. 

She  was  a  graduate  of  the  Fairmount  High  School.  They  ran  a  restaurant  for  some  time 
at  Scoby,  MI.,  and  later  on  moved  to  Wolf  Point.  She  was  24  years  old  and  besides  her  hus- 
band, leaves  their  small  children  to  mourn  her  loss FAIRMOUNT  NEWS 

**********  December  15,  1927 

Mrs.  J.  W.  Strege  of  Lidgerwood,  who  attended  the  funeral  of  her  mother  at  Mayville, 
WI.,  last  week,  stopped  in  Hankinson  Thursday  last  on  her  return  from  Minneapolis,  for  a 
visit  at  the  Hugo  Macheel  home.   **********  December  15,  1927 

LIDGERWOOD  GIRL  KILLED 
Last  Saturday  the  little  5  year  old  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Louis  Anderson,  living 
10  miles  south  of  Cayuga,  was  killed  when  her  brother  pointed  a  rifle  at  her,  pulling  the 
trigger.  The  bullet  passed  through  the  abdomen.   She  was  brought  to  the  Lidgerwood  Hospital 
but  there  were  no  hopes  for  her  recovery,  and  she  died  Thursday  morning.  The  shooting  was 
accidental.  **********  December  22,  1927 

NO.  108  WRECKED  NEAR  KENSINGTON 
Friday  Afternoon,  Six  Cars  Derailed.   Fireman  Killed 

183. 


No.  108  Soo  Line  flier,  eastbound,  was  wrecked  near  Kensington,  MN. ,  Friday  after- 
noon when  both  engines  left  the  track  and  five  baggage  and  mail  cars  and  the  smoker  were 
derailed.  The  fireman,  Wm.  Funnells,  of  Glenwood,  MN.,  was  killed  Instantly  but  outside 
of  minor  bruises,  no  one  else  was  injured. 

The  train,  a  double-header,  had  just  left  Kensington,  and  was  about  four  hours  late. 
As  the  train  emerged  from  a  cut  filled  with  snow  several  miles  east  of  Kensignton,  the 
front  engine  left  the  train,  throwing  the  other  engine  and  six  cars  from  the  rails.  Both 
engines  turned  completely  around  facing  west,  and  the  cars  were  piled  up  along  the  right- 
of-way,  one  baggage  car  and  the  day  coach  being  partially  telescoped. 

Funnells,  who  was  killed,  was  riding  in  the  front  engine,  which  turned  over  on  the 
left  side.  He  was  thrown  out  and  one  of  the  drivers  of  the  engine  passed  over  his  head. 
His  right  hand  was  also  cut  off.  The  engineer,  and  the  crew  on  the  other  engine  were  un- 
injured, but  suffered  from  severe  shock. 

Doctors  from  Kensington  treated  the  minor  bruises  of  the  passengers.  Dr.  Williams, 
Miss  Alta  Nicholson  and  Mrs.  C.  A.  Carmen  were  on  the  train  escaping  without  injury.  The 
passengers  were  forced  to  remain  in  the  Pull man  until  Saturday  afternoon,  and  Dr.  Williams 
was  busy  all  forenoon  Saturday  carrying  food  to  the  stranded  passengers. 

The  dead  fireman  is  a  resident  of  Glenwood  and  has  a  wife  and  several  children. 

**********  December  22,  1927 

FORMER  HANKINSON  CITIZEN  DIES  AT  DE  SMET 
W.  S.  Andrews  passed  away  at  his  home  in  De  Smet,  SD. ,  on  Saturday,  Dec.  3rd,  death 
being-caused  by  heart  failure  after  an  Illness  of  about  two  years.  After  funeral  services 
at  the  home  and  the  Masonic  Temple,  Interment  took  place  at  the  De  Smet  Cemetery  on  Monday 
Dec.  5th. 

Mr.  Andrews  had  been  a  resident  of  De  Smet  since  1906,  when  he  came  from  Hanklnson,  ND. 
to  take  over  management  as  ovmer  of  the  Andrews  Brothers  Clothing  Store,  in  which  he  had  beei 
a  partner  since  its  origin.  His  family  consisted  of  Mrs.  Andrews  and  daughter  Florence,  and 
son,  Walter,  Florence  dying  in  1921.  Mr.  Andrews  was  a  stockholder  In  the  De  Smet  National 
Bank  and  a  leader  In  the  local  Masonic  Lodge.   He  also  belonged  to  the  Woodmen  and  Knights 
of  Pythias  orders. 

Walter  Scott  Andrews  was  bom  April  19th,  1860,  in  McHenry  County,  IL.  His  parents 
moved  to  Delaware  County,  lA. ,  a  few  years  later  and  to  Cero  Gordo  County  in  1869. 

In  1888,  Mr.  Andrews  went  to  Hanklnson,  ND.,  and  engaged  in  the  drug  business,  after 
training  as  a  pharmacist.  He  was  married  on  July  21st,  1891,  to  Esther  C.  Colt,  at  the 
Keystone  farm,  a  large  wheat  farm  managed  by  her  brother-in-law,  T.H.  Junker.   They  lived 
In  Hanklnson  until  1906. 

In  his  death  Mr.  Andrews  leaves  his  widow  and  son,  Dr.  Walter  C.  Andrews,  of  Minneap- 
olis.  Of  his  family  there  remains  a  sister,  Mrs.  C.  E.  Riddle,  of  Orlando,  FL. ,  and  four  bro- 
thers, George,  of  Mason  City,  lA. ,  James  of  Oakes,  ND.,  and  Frank  and  John  of  De  Smet. 

**********  December  22,  1927 

ISA. 


The  funeral  of  Mrs.  Louis  Sunde,  who  died  Satxirday,  Dec.  10th,  was  held  Monday,  Dec. 
I9th.  On  account  of  the  bad  roads  and  storms,  it  was  Impossible  to  conduct  services  before 
this  date.  *  *********  December  22,  1927 

DEATH  OF  MRS.  ANNA  HUNGER 
Has  60  Tears  Old  at  Time  of  Demise.  An  Early  Resident 

Profound  sorrow  hovers  over  Hanklnson  In  the  closing  days  of  the  year  as  a  result  of 
the  death  of  Anna  Hunger,  which  occured  at  5  o'clock  Tuesday  morning.   She  had  been  an  In- 
valid for  some  time,  suffering  from  a  complication  of  ailments;  the  primary  cause  of  death 
being  poly  neuritis  with  a  high  grade  of  secondary  anemia,  but  her  death  was  not  conslstant 
with  general  physical  condition,  but  due  to  a  strong  paychlc  factor,  and  while  the  end  was 
not  unexpected  it  brought  grief  to  scores  of  old  time  friends  In  the  community. 

Anna  (Johnson)  Hunger  was  bom  at  Oslo,  Norway,  May  14th,  1868,  and  was  therefore  in 
the  60th  year  of  her  llfe^  Her  girlhood  was  spent  in  Norway  and  she  came  to  the  United  Statet 
when  about  20  years  old,  settling  first  In  Fergus  Falls,  where  some  of  hex  sisters  were 
living.   In  1892,  the  Sisseton  Indian  Reservation  was  opened  to  settlement  and  she  filed  on 
a  homestead  south  of  Hanklnson,  dividing  her  time  between  the  claim  and  Hanklnson  Village. 
After  proving  up  on  her  homestead  in  1895,  she  married  Edward  Hunger,  pioneer  business  man 
and  a  widower.  Mr.  Hunger  died  in  1916  and  the  wife  continued  to  make  her  home  here  up  to 
the  time  of  her  death.  No  children  were  ever  bom  to  the  couple. 

During  the  35  years  she  lived  in  Hanklnson,  the  deceased  was  identified  closely  with 
the  social  and  church  activities  of  the  community.  A  devoted  member  of  the  Congregational 
Church,  she  contributed  liberally  to  its  financial  support  and  also  of  her  time  in  the 
Ladles'  Aid  and  in  the  Sunday  School.   She  possessed  a  splendid  Christian  character  and 
endeared  herself  especially  to  the  younger  people  with  whom  she  came  in  contact.   Her  great- 
est pleasure  was  in  doing  for  others,  and  her  life  was  surely  one  of  service.   She  was  dev- 
oted to  her  husband  and  after  his  death  much  of  her  energies  was  extended  in  the  welfare  of 
the  young  men  and  women  of  the  community.   She  was  a  charter  member  of  the  Eastern  Star 
Chapter  and  for  many  years  served  as  its  treasurer.   She  was  also  a  Past  Matron  of  the 
chapter. 

Deceased  is  survived  by  six  sisters,  four  of  whom  reside  in  Norway.  The  others  are: 
Mrs.  Nettle  Erlckson  of  Fergus  Falls,  MN.,  and  Mrs.  Christine  Larson  of  Carlyle,  KN.   Mrs. 
Erlckson  is  here  for  the  last  sad  rites.   There  are  also  five  nieces  and  one  nephew  in  this 
cotmtry. 

Anticipating  a  fatal  termination  of  her  illness,  the  deceased  planned  all  arrangements 
for  the  funeral,  which  is  being  held  this  (Thursday)  afternoon,  with  services  at  the  home 
at  1:30  and  at  the  church  at  2  PH.  Rev.  McKelth  is  in  charge,  and  the  pall  bearers,  fondly 
referred  to  by  the  deceased  as  "her  boys,"  are  young  men,  most  of  whom  were  at  one  time 
or  other  roomers  at  her  home:  H.  R.  Murphy,  M.  S.  Aker,  John  Peschel,  Steve  Sleight,  D.  S. 
Mcllwaln  and  H.  A.  Merrlfield. 

Interment  will  be  in  Hillside  Cemetery,  and  a  little  later  the  remains  of  Mr.  Hunger 
win  be  removed  from  the  present  resting  place  on  the  Hunger  farm  near  Lake  Elsie  to  a 

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place  beside  his  devoted  life  partner. 

It  was  the  dying  request  of  Mrs.  E.  Hunger  that  her  gratitude  and  thanks  be  conveyed 
through  the  Hanklnson  News  to  all  the  friends  who  had  been  kind  during  her  Illness.   She 
made  this  request  just  a  few  minutes  before  she  passed  away. 

She  remembered  and  appreciated  every  little  kindness,  flowers,  a  plant,  a  few  words 
of  kindness  and  encouragement,  and  wanted  to  take  this  method  of  thanking  all  those  who 
she  could  not  thank  personally. 

**********  December  29,  1927 


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19  2  8 

VETERAN  SOO  LINE  CONDUCTOR  DIES  SATURDAY  NIGHT 
Frank  E.  Powers,  Father  of  Dr.  Powers  of  This  City,  Dies  of  Heart  Failure 

Frank  E.  Powers,  veteran  Soo  Line  Conductor,  died  suddenly  at  Fairmount  Saturday  even- 
ing at  11:30  PM  of  heart  failure.  The  death  came  as  a  shock  to  his  family  and  friends  as 
Mr.  Powers  had  been  enjoying  the  best  of  health. 

The  remains  were  taken  to  the  old  home  at  Mora,  MN.,  for  burial  Thursday,  accompanied 
by  Mrs.  Powers  and  his  son.  Dr.  Powers  of  this  city. 

Mr.  Powers  was  a  veteran  on  the  Soo  Line,  commencing  work  April  30,  1907,  at  Staples, 
MN.,  later  moving  to  Enderlin  where  he  was  conductor  on  the  main  line  running  freights. 
Last  year  he  moved  to  Fairmount  and  was  a  conductor  on  the  F.  &  V.  branch.   He  was  a  mem- 
ber of  the  0.  R.  C.  and  the  Elks  Lodge,  and  a  personal  friend  of  every  traveling  salesman 
on  his  run,  because  of  his  affable  manner  and  accomodating  ways.  It  is  believed  that  "Fat" 
Powers,  as  he  was  called,  had  more  friends  along  the  Soo  Line  than  any  other  employee  of 
the  road. 

His  death  was  a  terrible  shock  to  his  family.   Saturday  evening  "Doc"  Powers  of  this 
city,  was  in  Fairmount  visiting  his  folks.  About  11:00  PM,  his  father  asked  Doc  to  motor 
^^1n  down  to  the  roxmd  house  to  get  some  head  phones  for  his  radio  that  he  had  left  in  the 
caboose.  Doc  drove  as  close  to  the  round  house  as  possible,  and  his  father  walked  up  the 
track  saying  he  would  be  back  in  ten  minutes.   When  he  had  not  returned  in  45  minutes.  Doc 
became  alarmed.  Reaching  the  coach  he  was  horrified  to  find  his  father  lying  dead  in  the 
toilet.   The  doctor  was  called,  but  it  was  found  that  Mr.  Powers  had  already  been  dead  over 
30  minutes.  Those  friends  who  viewed  the  remains,  say  that  he  died  as  he  lived,  with  a 
smile  on  his  face. 

The  sorrowing  relatives,  Mrs.  Powers  and  son.  Dr.  F.  H.  Powers;  two  sisters  and  three 
brothers,  have  the  profound  sympathy  of  Hankinson  in  their  bereavement. 

**********  January  19,  1928 

DEATH  of  MRS.  JOHANNA  STRUBEL 

A  large  number  of  friends  attended  the  funeral  of  Mrs.  Johanna  Strubel  last  Tuesday 
afternoon. 

Mrs.  Johanna  Strubel,  pioneer  settler  of  Brandenburg  Township,  was  bom  in  Germany  on 
September  23rd,  1851.  She  came  to  North  Dakota  in  1874,  and  after  her  marriage  to  William 
Weiss  settled  near  Great  Bend,  where  they  lived  until  the  death  of  her  husband  in  1890. 

Several  years  later  she  married  Ferdinand  Pappa,  who  was  killed  in  an  accident  a  few 
years  later.   She  then  moved  to  Hankinson  and  was  later  married  to  Ferdinand  Strubel. 
After  his  death  she  returned  to  Great  Bend  and  for  the  past  thirteen  years  has  made  her 
home  with  her  son,  R.  W.  Weiss. 

Since  her  youth  she  was  a  faithful  member  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church  and  was 

also  a  member  of  the  Ladies  Aid. 

This  fall  her  health  began  to  fail  and  since  September  she  was  confined  to  her  bed 
in  a  helpless  condition.   She  was  called  to  tjl^e  Great  Beyond,  on  Jan.  14th. 


The  funeral  services  were  held  at  the  Lutheran  Church  here  on  Tuesday.   The  Rev. 
Hinck  officiating  at  the  German  services  and  Rev.  Cordts  delivering  the  address  in  the 
English  language.  Two  selections  were  beautifully  rendered  by  the  Ladies  Aid  and  choir 
respectively. 

She  was  laid  to  rest  in  the  Belford  Cemetery  having  been  an  early  member  of  the  Belford 
congregation.   She  leaves  to  mourn  her  loss  two  sons,  Robert  and  William,  and  a  number  of 
other  near  relatives. 


********** 


January  26,  1928 


L.  E.  Aldrich  received  a  telegram  Saturday  stating  that  his  sister,  Mae  Aldrich  of 
Los  Angeles,  CA. ,  bad  passed  away.  Mr.  Aldrich  visited  his  sister  before  the  holidays 
and  at  that  time  his  sister  was  getting  better. 

**********  January  26,  1928 

DEATH  of  MRS.  GEO.  FOWLER 
Mrs.  Mary  Charlotte  Fowler,  79,  wife  of  George  Fowler,  died  at  her  home  in  Fargo  on 
Tuesday  night  following  an  illness  of  a  month. 

Among  the  surviving  children  is  G.  Ross  Fowler  of  Los  Angeles,  CA. ,  former  Hankinson 
resident.  There  are  five  other  sons  and  one  daughter.  The  Fowlers  were  early  settlers 
in  Cass  County,  locating  there  in  1880.   The  funeral  will  be  held  at  Fargo  on  Saturday. 
Ross  Fowler  is  expected  in  Fargo  on  Friday. 

*  *********  January  26,  1928 

Matt  Schram  returned  from  Chicago  Tuesday  night,  where  he  went  to  see  his  brother 
Mike,  who  was  ill.  Mike  Schram  died  a  week  ago  Monday  and  was  buried  last  Thursday. 

**********  January  26,  1928 

GENESEO  YOUTH  KILLS  HIMSELF:  MOTIVE  UNKNOWN 
Young  Man  17,  Hangs  Himself  From  Rafter  in  Basement  of  Home 
John  Jagodzinski,  17,  of  Geneseo,  ND. ,  committed  suicide  late  Monday  night  by  hanging 
himself  from  a  rafter  in  the  basement  of  his  father's  home,  according  to  word  received  here 
on  Tuesday. 

The  boy  was  first  missed  about  4  o'clock  Monday  afternoon,  but  little  anxiety  was  felt 
over  his  absence  for  some  time.   It  was  not  until  Tuesday  morning  when  his  mother  went  to 
the  basement  that  she  discovered  his  body  hanging  from  the  rafter,  with  a  belt  strap  knot- 
ted about  his  neck. 

H.  Denk,  coroner  of  Sargent  County  was  notified  immediately,  and  the  inquest  held 
Tuesday  morning  failed  to  reveal  any  motive  for  the  self  inflicted  death.  As  far  as  could 
be  ascertained,  the  boy  had  been  in  good  health,  and  was  normal  in  every  way. 

Besides  his  mother  and  step  father,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Frank  Pozimbo,  the  boy  is  survived 
by  his  sister,  Rosalie,  of  Minneapolis,  and  three  brothers,  Albln,  Louis,  and  Vincent. 
Louis  and  Vincent  are  residents  of  Geneseo,  while  Albin  is  in  Minneapolis  with  his  sister. 

**********  Febniary  9,  1928 

Mrs.  A.  M.  Tlx,  74  years  old,  died  Saturday  morning  at  the  home  of  her  daughter,  Mrs. 
George  Mack,  at  New  Efflngton.  The  funeral  was  held  on  Wednesday  at  St.  Philip's  Church, 

188. 


Kev.  Jos.  F.  Studnicka  conducting  the  services.  Mrs.  Tlx  had  been  In  poor  health  for 
several  months  and  her  death  was  not  unexpected.  We  have  been  unable  to  secure  more  part- 
iculars than  we  give  above.       *********  *  February  9,  1928 

NELS  HANSON,  PIONEER  FAEMER,  DIES  MONDAY  EVE. 
Had  Been  111  Two  Months  With  Heart  Attacks,  Funeral  Today 

The  funeral  of  Nels  Hanson,  pioneer  settler  in  this  part  of  the  country,  was  held 
Thursday- at  10  AM.,  at  the  St.  Philip's  Church  in  Hankinson. 

Mr.  Hanson's  death  came  as  a  severe  shock  to  his  family,  although  they  were  aware  of 
his  dangerous  condition.  The  end  came  quietly  at  7  PM  Monday  evening. 

About  two  months  ago  Mr.  Hanson  suffered  a  severe  heart  attack,  but  rallied.  The  past 
several  weeks  he  has  been  gaining  steadily  and  it  was  not  until  a  week  ago,  that  the  relapse 
came. 

Nels  A.  Hanson  was  bom  in  Sweden  on  May  30th,  1866.   On  July  Ath,  1890,  he  was  married 
to  Mary  Jane  Stewart.   Three  children  were  bom  to  this  union.. .  .Edward  D.,  Edwin  C,  of 
Lidgerwood,  ND.,  and  Ella  Kretchman,  of  this  city.   The  mother  passed  to  the  great  beyond 
in  the  year  1899. 

Mr.  Hanson  remarried  in  1908  to  Annie  Miller  and  to  this  xinion  one  daughter,  Katie, 
and  one  son,  Joseph,  were  born;  all  of  whom  survive,  together  with  the  wife. 

Mr.  Hanson  moved  to  Lidgerwood  25  years  ago,  securing  employment  in  the  Lidgerwood 
mill.  Later  the  family  moved  onto  a  farm  near  Mantador,  seventeen  years  ago  they  moved  to 
the  farm  they  now  occupy. 

-Mr.  Hanson  was  one  of  those  open  hearted,  hospitable  men,  who  enjoyed  company  and  as 
a  result  he  was  very  widely  known  and  had  many  personal  friends.  He  was  active  in  township 
affairs;  at  the  time  of  his  death  being  road  overseer  for  his  district. 

We  deeply  deplore  his  passing  and  extend  our  heartfelt  sympathy  to  the  sorrowing  rel- 
atives. **********  Febrtiary  9,  1928 

GREAT  BEND Adelia  Gollnick  returned  Wednesday  evening  from  Wisconsin,  where  she 

attended  the  funeral  of  her  great-grandmother  at  Fon  du  Lac  and  spent  several  weeks  visit- 
ing at  West  Point.  Her  Uncle,  Otto  Griepentrog,  accompanied  her  and  will  visit  relatives 
ligre.  ********  **  February  9.  1928 

Friends  received  word  Monday  that  Mrs.  Joseph  Winkle  of  Bismarck,  daughter  of  Mrs. 
L.  Schaefer  of  this  city,  had  passed  away.  Her  brother,  Wm.  Schaefer  and  wife  left  Wed- 
nedsay  moming  for  Bismarck  to  attend  the  funeral.   The  Winkle  family  were  former  resid- 
ents of  Hankinson.  **********  February  9,  1928 

WELL  KNOWN  SCO  LINE  CONDUCTOR  DIES 
Many  Hankinson  People  Remember  Samuel  Russell  of  Enderlin 
Samuel  Russell,  Soo  Line  conductor  running  between  Enderlin  and  Portal,  was  taken 
suddenly  ill  Monday  while  on  his  train  (106).   He  was  mshed  to  the  hospital  at  Valley  City 
on  a  special  train  fumished  by  Supt.  Geo.  Baxter.  Mr.  Russell  underwent  an  operation 
lomediately  but  he  died  a  few  hours  after  the  operation. 

189. 


He  is  survived  by  his  widow  and  two  daughter,  Barbara  and  Dorothy. 

Mr.  Russell  has  been  a  conductor  on  the  Soo  since  1904,  formerly  running  on  the  Bis- 
marck, Washburn  and  Great  Falls  railroad  with  headquarters  at  Bismarck. 

The  remains  will  be  taken  to  Bismarck  today  and  the  funeral  will  be  held  Friday. 

**********  February  16,  1928 

DEATH  CALLS  YOUNG  MOTHER 

Mrs.  Wm.  Berg  died  Monday  morning  at  the  Lidgerwood  Hospital,  after  a  brief  Illness. 
The  fimeral  services  were  held  in  the  St.  Anthony  Church  at  Fairmount,  Wednesday,  Feb.  15th 
at  10  o'clock  AM. 

Jocle  Fern  Eichhom  was  bom  on  Dec.  3rd,  1898,  at  Everly,  lA.  At  the  age  of  18  she 
moved  to  North  Dakota  with  her  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Eichhom. 

On  Nov.  18th,  1919,  she  was  married  to  William  Berg,  and  this  union  was  blessed  with 
four  children. 

The  surviving  relatives  are:  her  husband;  children:  Edward  7,  Leroy  5,  Leslie  3  and 
Alvln,  14  months;  her  parents;  three  sisters,  and  one  brother,  Mrs.  Mabel  Dobrika,  Fair- 
mount;  Mrs.  Elva  Meyer,  Jackson,  MN. ,  Miss  Llla  Eichhom,  Hankinson  and  Floyd  Eichhom, 
Fairmount.  All  relatives  were  present  at  the  funeral  with  the  exception  of  one  sister  who 
was  prevented  on  account  of  illness. 

Mrs.  Berg  was  a  loving  wife  and  a  kind  mother,  and  her  passing  leaves  the  relatives 
grief  stricken. 

In  Loving  Remejnbrance  of  Jocle  Fern  Berg.  Died  Febmary  13th,  1928.  Age  29  years. 

GONE  BUT  NOT  FORGOTTEN 

A  precious  one  from  us  has  gone,  A  voice  we  loved  is  stilled; 
A  place  Is  vacant  in  our  home.  Which  never  can  be  filled. 

God  in  his  wisdom  has  recalled.  The  boon  his  love  had  given 
And  though  the  body  slumbers  here.  The  soul  is  safe  in  Heaven. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Eichhom,  Parents. 

**********  February  16,  1928 

DEATH  OF  MRS.  EDNA  AMBACH 
Young  Matron  Answers  the  Call  of  the  Grim  Reaper 
On  Monday  morning  of  this  week,  about  8:30  AM,  there  occured  the  death  of  Mrs.  Edna 
Ambach,  at  the  home  of  her  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  A.  M.  Medenwaldt,  residing  north  of  town. 
The  death  of  Mrs,  Ambach  was  not  unexpected,  since  she  had  been  a  sufferer  from  tuberculosis 
for  several  years  already,  and  all  attempts  to  stay  the  ravages  of  the  dread  disease  had 
been  in  vain. 

Mrs.  Edna  Ambach,  nee  Medenwaldt,  was  bom  on  March  1st,  1900,  in  Brlghtwood.  There 
she  grew  to  womanhood.  On  Dec.  16th,  1920,  she  was  married  to  Ernst  Ambach  of  Great  Bend, 
and  then  made  her  home  with  her  husband  on  the  latter's  farm  east  of  Great  Bend.   In  the 
Fall  of  1925,  she  fell  ill,  and  gradually  grew  weaker  in  spite  of  all  efforts  at  aid. 

After  her  return  from  a  sanitarium,  she  made  her  home  with  her  parents.  She  suffered 

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much  during  the  the  last  weeks,  of  her  life,  but  bore  her  cross  patiently  trusting  In  hfer 
Savior,  who  had  died  for  her.  .She  Is  survived  by  her  husband,  Ernst  Amhach,  by  her  parents 

and  the  following  brothers  and  sisters,  besides  numerous  other  relatives:  Mrs.  William  Bla- 

dow.  Otto  Medenwaldt,  Mrs.  Chas.  Sherman,  Richard  Medenwaldt,  Mrs.  Albred  Bohn,  Mrs.  Nick 

Ehr,  Alfred,  Ewald,  Arthur  and  Selna  Medenwaldt. 

She  attained  an  age  of  27  years,  11  months  and  13  days.  The  funeral  took  place  today 
(Thursday)  from  the  local  Lutheran  Church.  Rev.  T.  H-lnck  of  Great  Bend  preached  the  German 
sermon.  Rev.  Klausler  delivered  the  English  address. 

**********  Febriiary  16,  1928 

MRS.  ROBERT  BASSETT  DIES 

Mrs.  Robert  Bassett,  formerly  Ruth  O'Keefe,  died  at  the  N.  P.  Hospital  in  St.  Paul  of 
Meningitis  on  Saturday  Feb.  11th,  at  the  age  of  27  years  and  10  days.  The  funeral  was  held 
in  Fargo  on  Monday  at  St.  Mary's  Cathedral.   She  graduated  from  the  Hankinson  High  School 
in  the  year  1917  and  was  married  on  Nov.  24th,  1921  to  Robert  Bassett  of  St.  Paul. 

She  is  survived  by  her  mother,  Mrs.  E.  O'Keefe  and  sister  O'Keefe  and  brother,  Loury 
O'Keefe  all  of  Fargo,  sister  Mrs.  Jack  McDonald  and  brother  John  of  Mapleton,  ND.  Mrs. 
Bassett  has  been  ill  since  Thanksgiving,  when  she  was  taken  sick  with  Influenza.   She  was 
a  patient  at  the  N.  P.  Hospital  in  St.  Paul  two  weeks  and  four  days  before  her  death. 

**********  February  16,  1928 

SONORA  NEWS.... The  community  was  sadly  shocked  Monday  morning  on  hearing  of  the  death 
of  Mrs.  William  Berg,  who  lived  three  miles  northwest  of  Sonora.  She  died  Monday  morning, 
Feb.  ISth,  at  A  o'clock.  Mrs.  Berg  was  widely  known  and  had  many  personal  friends. 

She  is  survived  by  her  husband,  William  Albert  Berg,  four  son,  Edward,  Leroy,  Leslie 
and  Elvin,  her  mother  and  father,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Eichhom  of  Hankinson,  three  sisters, 
Mrs.  Carl  Dobrika  of  near  Wahpeton,  Mrs.  Jacob  Meyer  of  Iowa,  and  Miss  Llla  Eichhom  of  Hank- 
inson, one  brother,  Floyd  Eichhom  of  Sonora  and  other  relatives  and  friends. 

The  bereaved  family  have  the  sympathy  of  this  community. 

**********  February  16,  1928 

Clara  Brisbin,  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  William  Brlsbin,  died  last  Friday  night  and 

the  funeral  was  held  on  Tuesday  morning  in  the  St.  Philip's  Church,  Rev.  Fr.  Studnicka 

conducting  the  services.   The  little  girl  was  a  grand  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  August 

Schmidt,  living  east  of  Hankinson. 

**********  February  23,  1918 

SONORA  NEWS.... Clara  Mae  the  thirteen  month  old  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  William 
Brisbin,  died  at  the  Breckenridge  Hospital  on  Friday,  Febmary  17th,  after  a  short  Illness. 

Mrs.  Brisbin  and  daughter  have  been  staying  at  the  home  of  the  former's  parents,  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  August  Schmidt,  while  Mr.  Brisbin  has  been  in  Idaho. 

The  funeral  was  held  on  Tuesday  from  the  St.  Anthony  Catholic  Church  at  Hankinson,  (^) 
The  Rev.  Father  Studnicka  officiating. 

191. 


The  deceased  leaves  to  mourn  her  loss:  her  parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  William  Brlsbln, 
other  relatives  and  friends. 

The  bereaved  have  the  sympathy  of  this  vicinity. 

**********  February  23,  1928 

MES.  JOHN  GLANDER  DIED  WEDNESDAY 
Funeral  To  Be  Held  Saturday  at  2  PM,  Em.  Ev.  Church 

Mrs,  John  Glander  died  Wednesday,  February  22nd  at  her  home  in  Hankinson,  after  an 
illness  of  several  months  duration.  Her  ailment  was  cancer  of  the  stomach. 

The  funeral  will  be  held  on  Saturday  at  1:30  PM  from  the  home  and  at  2  PM  at  the  Emm- 
anuel Evangelical  Church. 

Mrs.  Glander  was  55  years,  8  months  and  26  days  old  at  the  time  of  her  death.  She  was 
bom  near  Nougard,  Pommem,  Germany  on  May  26th,  1872,  and  emigrated  with  her  parents,  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Medenwaldt  to  the  U.  S.  in  1883. 

She  was  married  to  John  Glander  on  March  25th,  1890,  at  Great  Bend.  Preceding  her  in 
death  are:  her  husband,  who  died  last  November,  and  10  children.  There  are  six  children 
living:  Mrs.  Elsie  Wagner,  Wahpeton;  Mrs.  Martha  Mc  Donald,  St.  Cloud,  MN. ;  William,  Hankin- 
son; Otto,  Wahpeton;  Harry,  Walhalla,  ND. ;  and  Herbert,  Hankinson.  She  also  has  four  broth- 
ers and  one  sister  living,  three  of  them  in  this  community,  one  brother  in  Washington  and 
the  sister  living  at  White  Earth,  ND. 

**********  February  23,  1928 

CARD  OF  THANKS 
We  wj.sh  to  thank  all  the  neighbors  and  friends  who  were  so  kind  in  helping  us  during 
the  illness  and  death  of  our  beloved  mother,  also  for  all  the  beautiful  flowers. 

Herbert  and  Harry  Glander 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Wm.  Glander 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Otto  Glander 
Mr.  and  Mrs. 'August  Wegener 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  A.  W.  Mc  Donald 
**********  March  1,  1928 

MRS.  J.  J.  LOHR  DIES  THURSDAY 
Former  Resident  of  Hankinson  Dies  at  Wahpeton  of  Cancer 
Mrs.  J.  J.  Lohr,  for  many  years  a  resident  of  Hankinson,  where  Mr.  Lohr  conducted  a 
Variety  Store,  died  at  her  home  in  Wahpeton  last  Thursday.   Cancer  was  the  cause  of  death. 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Lohr  moved  to  Wahpeton  about  15  years  ago  coming  to  Hankinson  from  Iowa. 
The  surviving  relatives  are  the  husband,  Mrs.  S.  C.  Lucas,  a  daughter  of  Wahpeton;  a  son, 
Wm.  Lohr  of  New  York;  and  two  daughters,  Mrs.  Claude  Rowley,  Erhart,  MN.,  and  Mrs.  Harry 
Mitchell,  Danville,  IL.,  another  son,  Charles,  died  at  Camp  Dodge  during  the  war. 

**********  March  1,  1928 


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L.  N.  Thunnel,  who  was  a  former  resident  of  Hankinson,  died  last  week  Tuesday,  at  his 
home  at  Woodruff,  VTI.  Four  years  ago  Mr.  Thunnell  injured  his  spine  at  Drake,  when  he  fell 
from  the  caboose.  Since  that  time  he  has  been  an  invalid.  For  a  time  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Thunnell 
lived  at  Pollock,  SD.,  where  they  conducted  a  rooming  house,  but  about  two  years  ago  they 
returned  to  their  old  home  at  Woodruff.  The  Thunnell 's  have  a  great  many  friends  here,  Mr. 
Thunnell  braking  on  the  branch  for  a  ninuber  of  years. 

**********  March  1,  1928 

PIONEER  RESIDENT  DIES  MONDAY 
Lived  in  Hankinson  and  Community  for  Thirty  Years 

August  Ferdinand  Knaak  died  Monday  morning,  March  6th,  at  the  home  of  his  son,  Albert 
near  Hankinson,  after  an  Illness  of  about  four  weeks.  He  was  85  years,  10  months  and  27 
days  old  at  the  time  of  his  death.  Funeral  services  were  held  this  (Thursday)  afternoon  at 
Emmanuel  Evan.  Church,  Rev.  J.  H.  Meier  officiating,  and  interment  was  made  In  the  cemetery 

August  Friedrich  Ferdinand  Knaak  was  bom  at  Weissiner,  Pommem,  Germany  on  April  9th, 
18A2.  He  was  married  on  June  20th,  1867  and  in  1872  emigrated  to  the  D.  S.,  living  for  a 
time  near  New  York,  later  at  MayviUe,  and  in  Shamo  County,  WI.  For  fifteen  years  the 
family  made  their  home  in  Wisconsin,  leaving  for  Richland  County  in  1888,  where  they  have 
since  made  their  home.  Mrs.  Knaak  died  on  Oct.  12,  1918. 

In  the  spring  of  1919,  Mr.  Knaak  net  with  an  accident,  breaking  his  hip.  For  three 
months  he  was  confined  to  a  hospital,  and  later  he  was  forced  to  remain  in  bed  three  months 
more  at  the  home  of  his  son,  William,  in  Hankinson.  Once  more  he  moved  back  to  the  old 
farm"near  Hankinson,  remaining  with  his  son,  Albert,  until  death  called. 

The  deceased  is  mourned  by  eix   children:  Albert,  and  William  and  Mrs.  Martha  Buckhouse, 
of  Hankinson;  August  and  Ferdinand  of  Marshfleld,  WI.;  and  Emll  of  St.  Paul. 

There  were  lA  children  bom  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Knaak,  six  of  them  dying  in  infancy  and 
one  son,  Friedrich,  who  died  at  the  age  of  30  years,  on  March  7,  1911. 

**********  March  8,  1928 

AUGUST  GOLLNICK  DEAD 

August  Gollnick  died  Wednesday  morning.  Fvmeral  will  be  held  Sunday  afternoon  at  the 
German  Evangelical  Church.  A  complete  write  up  will  be  given  next  week. 

**********  March  8,  1928 

Mr.  Port  died  Sunday,  Feb.  26th,  at  Casselton,  ND.,  and  was  buried  Feb.  28th.  Mr. 
Port  was  the  father  of  Laura  Port  who  taught  school  in  Hankinson  three  years  ago. 

**********  March  8,  1928 

OBITUARY 
August  Gollnick  was  bom  on  Nov.  18th,  1846  at  Netzthal,  West  Prussia,  Germany,  where 
he  was  baptised  and  confirmed.  Being  very  fond  of  music,  he  became  a  professional  musician 
and  as  such  travelled  a  good  deal  in  Germany,  Russia  and  other  countries  in  Europe.   In 
1870  he  was  married  to  Miss  Ernestine  Zabel.  The  deceased  came  to  this  country  in  1871, 
alone  and  after  several  years  went  back  to  Germany  to  get  his  family.  They  lived  in  New 

193. 


York  for  some  years  and  then  moved  to  St.  Patil  and  finally  to  North  Dakota,  where  Mr.  Goll- 
nlck  took  up  a  homestead  north  of  what  is  now  the  town  of  Hanklnson.   In  1893  he  lost  his 
wife,  who  died  at  the  age  of  A9  years.  After  some  time  he  married  the  widow  Mrs.  Jastrow 
and  soon  moved  to  town.  Of  the  14  children  that  were  bom  to  Mr.  Gollnick  and  his  first 
wife,  6  died  before  the  father  did.  The  deceased,  in  the  prime  of  life,  was  a  prominent 
member  of  the  community.  His  good  education  and  general  knowledge  enabled  him  to  become 
a  legal  advisor  to  many  of  his  friends  and  neighbors,  he  also  held  public  offices  like 
County  Justice,  Director  of  Schoolbaord,  Postmaster,  etc.  Mr.  August  Gollnick  was  the 
first  one  to  organize  a  music  band  in  this  community,  the  Little  German  Band. 

The  deceased  died  of  infirmities  of  old  age,  brought  on  by  4  or  5  paralytic  strokes. 
For  the  last  10  years  his  eyesight  gradually  failed  until  he  became  almost  blind.  He  died 
at  the  age  of  81  years,  3  months  and  19  days  on  March  7th,  1928.  Funeral  services  were 
held  at  Emmanuel  Evan.  Church,  of  which  congregation  he  was  a  charter  member. 

August  Gollnick  is  mourned  by  his  second  wife,  and  his  children:  Mrs.  Bertha  Foeltz, 
Mrs.  Wilhelmina  Feigner,  William  Gollnick,  Rudolph  Gollnick,  Max  Gollnick,  Mrs.  Martha 
White,  Mrs.  Mathilda  Smith,  Mrs.  Olga  Jensen,  20  grandchildren  and  8  great  grandchildren. 

**********  March  15,  1928 

DEATH  of  PIONEER  HANKINSON  CITIZEN  SATURDAY,  MAR.  10 
Funeral  Held  Tuesday  at  Congregational  Church 

Hans  August  ALn  was  bom  at  Nes  Pa  Hedemarken,  Norway,  on  November  27th,  1849  where 
he  spent  his  early  life  and  young  manhood.  At  the  age  of  twenty  years  he  came  to  America 
and  lived  in  Minnesota,  being  employed  in  the  banking  business  in  Minneapolis  for  many  years 
He  returned  to  the  old  home  in  the  summer  of  1886  and  spent  four  months  among  his  relatives 
and  former  associates,  which  was  a  very  pleasant  remembrance.   Returning  to  America,  living 
a  short  time  in  Minnesota,  he  came  to  Hankinson,  ND.,  in  1887  and  formed  a  partnership  with 
the  Colonel  R.  H.  Hankinson  in  the  general  merchandise  business  in  that  year. 

He  was  married  to  Mathilda  Lierman  on  Aug\ist  28,  1890,  to  which  union  five  children 
were  bom. 

The  deceased  remained  in  partnership  with  Mr.  Hankinson  until  the  year  1898.  While  in 
the  general  merchandise  business  he  received  his  commission  as  United  States  Post  Master 
in  the  local  Post  Office  and  held  this  position  for  a  period  of  twenty  three  years. 

He  then  accepted  a  position  with  John  R.  Jones  and  held  the  same  until  Nov.  19th,  1927, 
at  which  time  he  was  stricken  with  the  sickness  which  resulted  in  his  death  on  Saturday, 
March  lOth,  1928  at  the  age  of  78  years,  3  months  and  12  days.   He  was  mercifully  free  from 
severe  pain  during  his  illness  and  passed  peacefully  away  into  the  Great  Eternity  of  God. 

Mr.  Aim  was  a  Charter  member  of  the  local  Camp  of  the  Modem  Woodman  and  filled  the 
position  of  Camp  Clerk  for  thirty  years,  relinquishing  that  position  as  a  result  of  his 
illness.  He  also  was  a  charter  member  of  the  local  Masonic  Lodge,  which  was  organized  here 
on  June  19th,  1900,  and  received  his  life  membership  in  the  order  in  1921.   He  was  made  a 
Mason  in  the  Smith  Lodge  No.  129,  Minn.,  on  May  5th,  1879.  He  was  afterwards  a  member  of 

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the  Wahpeton  Lodge  No.  15,  fliiall7  transferring  to  the  Hanklnson  Lodge,  as  mentioned,  thus, 
be  was  a  Mason  for  nearly  fifty  years. 

The  deceased  became  a  member  of  the  Hanklnson  Congregational  Church  on  Nov.  7th,  1915, 
and  was  elected  Clerk  of  the  Church  at  the  Annual  meeting  In  1921,  serving  until  December 
of  last  year. 

He  also  served  as  Mayor  of  Hanklnson  during  the  years  1914  and  1915.  Mr.  Aim  was  a 
member  of  Hanklnson's  first  band  whose  leader,  the  late  August  Gollnick,  was  laid  to  rest 
only  last  Sunday  from  the  Evangelical  Church. 

His  end  was  peace.  Thus  passed  into  the  shadows  a  devoted  husband,  a  loving  father 
and  a  kind  and  helpful  friend.  A  man  who  not  only  lived  a  long  life,  as  we  count  the  years, 
but  a  long  life  of  service  to  his  fellow  men.  A  man  beloved  and  honored  in  the  community. 

The  fimeral  services  were  held  Tuesday,  March  13th.  After  a  short  service  at  the  home 
the  cortege  made  its  way  to  the  Congregational  Church  where  a  crowded  congregation  awaited 
the  arrival  of  the  mourners.   The  Honorary  Pall  Bearers  were  :  John  R.  Jones,  J.  R.  Jones, 
Jr.,  W.  G.  Merrifield,  C.  H.  Osbom,  J.  J.  Jones,  W.  Schuett  and  I.  Kulberg^.  Those  serving 
as  active  pall  bearers  were:  H.  A.  Merrlfelld,  C.  S.  Phelps,  J.  A.  Novak,  W.  J.  Chapin,  D. 
S.  Mcllwain,  and  W.  A.  Heley.  A  large  member  of  the  Masonic  Brethren,  and  members  of  the 
Modem  Woodmen  lined  the  route  from  the  bouse  to  the  church.   Seats  being  reserved  for  them 
and  members  of  the  Eastern  Star.  The  crowded  church  was  a  tribute  to  the  years  of  loyal 
and  loving  service  during  his  many  years  of  activities  in  and  through  the  long  years  of 
his  life. 

The  services  were  in  charge  of  the  Rev.  G.  R.  McKelth,  Pastor  of  the  church.   Taking 
as  his  subject  "Filial  Affection  and  Loving  Service."  He  based  his  remarks  on  the  Incident 
of  Joseph's  grief  at  the  death  of  Father  Jacob.   The  singing  was  in  charge  of  a  Men's  Quart- 
ette composed  of  Rev. J.  H.  Meier,  D.  I.  Boyd,  J.  P.  P.  TuUoch  and  C.  H.  Backstrom  with  Mrs. 
J.  Wickman  at  the  piano.  The  hymns  were:  "Beautiful  Isle  of  Somewhere,"  "Only  Remembered." 
and  "Face  to  Face,"  the  last  being  sung  as  a  solo  by  the  Rev.  J.  H.  Meier. 

The  whole  musical  program  being  the  choice  of  the  family  and  the  splendid  singing  and 
music  helped  very  materially  in  making  what  was  recognized  as  a  very  beautiful  and  impress- 
ive service.  Messrs.  H.  A.  Merrifield  and  W.  A.  Heley  stood  as  guards  while  the  congregat- 
ion were  dismissed  in  single  file  past  the  casket  for  a  last  look  at  the  kindly  face  of  an 
honored  friend.   The  whole  of  the  family  were  present  at  the  home  during  his  last  days  and 
were  present  at  the  service,  and  were  accompanied  by  Mr.  Charles  Llerman  of  Hanklnson,  Miss 
Cora  Nelson  (niece)  of  Ambrose,  ND. ,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Wm.  Krause  and  family  of  Webster,  SD.,  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Carl  Krause,  Mantador,  ND. ,  and  out  of  town  friends,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  W.  A.  Heley,  Fer- 
gus Falls,  MN.,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  J.  A.  Novak,  Victor,  SD.  The  floral  offerings  were  numerous 
and  beautiful,  these  being  carried  to  the  cemetery  in  a  special  car. 

He  la  survived  by  his  wife,  two  daughters  and  three  sons;  Mrs.  Beatrice  Holkesvig  of 
Cleveland,  OH.,  Mrs.  Marlon  Paine  of  Fargo,  ND. ,  Chester  Aim  of  New  York  City,  Walter  Aim 
of  Valley  City,  ND. ,  and  Carleton  Aim  of  Bismarck,  ND.  Also  five  grandchildren  and  other 

realtlves  and  friends. 

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The  service  at  the  grave  was  In  charge  of  the  Masonic  Lodge  with  L.  R.  Burfening  as 
master  of  ceremonies.  The  committal  ceremonies  were  very  impresive,  there  being  a  large 
number  present  in  spite  of  the  severe  cold  weather.  The  funeral  arrangements  were  in 
charge  of  the  Wipperman  Mercentile  Company.  The  following  poem  by  W.  E.  Henley  was  read 
at  the  service: 

"A  late  lark  twitters  from  the  qtilet  skies;  And  from  the  west. 

Where  the  sun,  his  day's  work  ended.  Lingers  as  in  content. 

There  falls  on  the  old,  gray  city,  An  influence  luminous  and  serene, 

A  shining  peace. 

The  smoke  ascends.  In  a  rosy  and  golden  haze.  The  spires 

Shine,  and  are  changed  in  the  Valley: 

Shadows  rise.  The  lark  sings  on.  The  sun. .  .Closing  his  benediction. 

Sinks,  and  the  darkening  air...  Thrills  with  a  sense  of  the  triumphing 

night.. .Night  with  her  train  of  stars... And  her  great  gift  of  sleep. 

So  be  my  passing  I  My  task  accomplished  and  the  long  day  done. 

My  wages  taken,  and  in  my  heart.  Some  late  lark  singin. 

Let  me  be  gathered  to  the  quiet  west. 

The  sundown  splendid  and  serene.  Death.         Margaritae  Soroni 

***  *******  March  15,  1928 

August  Gollnick,  Alfred  Hinck,  William  and  Rudolph  Gollnick  of  Great  Bend  left  Wed- 
nesday evening  to  attend  the  funeral  of  their  brother  in  law.  Gust  Feigner,  whose  death 
occured  at  Detroit  Lakes,  MN. ,  on  Wednesday. 

**********  March  15,  1928 

OBITDARY  of  GUSTAVE  FELGER 
Gustave  Frank  Feigner  was  bom  on  Feb.  28th,  1866,  in  Germany.  At  the  age  of  four  years 
he  came  to  America  with  his  parents,  who  settled  at  Mayville,  WI.,  where  he  grew  to  manhood. 

At  the  age  of  21  he  came  to  Hankinson,  KD.   In  1890  he  was  united  in  marriage  to  Wilhel- 
mina  Gollnick.  On  Feb.  28th  he  celebrated  his  62nd  birthday  and  on  March  1st  he  was  taken 
sick.   On  Sunday  he  was  taken  to  the  hospital  and  operated  on  for  appendicitis  on  Monday 
evening.  He  was  very  sick  and  hopes  for  his  recovery  were  not  bright  for  the  first  few  days, 
but  he  became  better  and  the  end  which  came  peacefully  was  unexpected  by  the  family. 

He  was  a  member  of  the  Lake  Eunice  Seventh  Day  Adventist  Church  of  Detroit  Lakes,  MN. , 
where  he  resided  since  1925. 

He  is  survived  by  his  companion  Mrs.  Wilhelmlna  Feigner  and  daughters,  Mrs.  Bertha  Sch- 
roeder,  Mrs.  Ema  Dirksen  of  Detroit  Lakes,  MN. ,  Mrs.  Lillian  Foeltz  of  White  Rock,  SD.,  and 
Miss  Hazel  at  home,  also  two  grand-daughters. 

Three  sons  preceded  him  in  death,  Johnny,  who  died  at  the  age  of  21,  William  and  Otto, 
who  died  in  infancy.  **********  March  22,  1928 

DEATH  CALLS  CHAS .  L.  GREEN 
Funeral  Held  Wednesday  Morning  at  St.  Philip's  Church 

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The  people  of  Hanklnson  were  profoundly  moved  when  word  came  from  Minneapolis  that 
Chas.  L.  Green  had  passed  away  at  St.  Mary's  Hospital  on  Sunday  morning  at  9:45  AM.  His 
condition  was  known  to  be  very  grave,  but  the  end  came  sooner  than  his  friends  had  expected. 
He  died  peacefully  a  short  time  after  the  arrival  of  his  wife  at  the  bedside. 

Charles  Leonard  Green  was  bom  on  Oct.  12th  1876,  at  Rockville,  MO.,  and  had  attained 
the  age  of  51  years,  5  months  and  5  days  at  the  time  of  his  death.  He  was  the  son  of  Austin 
and  Lucinda  Green  and  in  his  early  boyhood  the  family  moved  to  Hume,  MO.,  where  he  grew  to 
man's  estate.  He  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  and  came  to  Hankinson  in  1899,  working 
for  a  time  on  the  Shea  farm  in  Elma  Township,  later  was  in  the  employ  of  John  R.  Jones  for 
some  time,  and  for  a  couple  of  years  past  was  engaged  in  the  vulcanizing  business  here. 

He  was  married  to  Clara  Shea,  daughter  of  James  Shea  of  Elma,  on  April  15th,  1891.  No 
children  were  bom  to  the  couple,  but  they  have  an  adopted  daughter,  Marjorle  Green,  upon 
whom  they  lavished  all  the  affection  of  parents.  The  wife  and  daughter  survive  and  the 
sympathy  of  the  entire  community  goes  out  to  them  in  their  great  sorrow. 

Deceased  was  first  taken  ill  in  December  of  1927  but  not  until  two  weeks  prior  to  his 
death  did  he  take  to  his  bed.  He  spent  some  time  at  Mud  Baden,  Hot  Springs,  returned  home, 
but  was  taken  to  the  hospital  on  Monday,  Mar.  12th.  His  ailment  was  a  very  rare  disease, 
known  to  science  as  septicemia  (a  form  of  blood  poisoning)  and  as  yet  the  medical  world 
has  been  unable  to  find  any  cure  for  the  disease.  He  showed  great  fortitude  through  intense 
suffering  during  a  part  of  his  illness,  but  the  end  came  almost  painlessly. 

The  remains  reached  Hankinson  on  Monday  evening,  March  19th,  and  funeral  services  were 
conducted  at  St.  Philip's  Church  on  Wednesday  morning  at  10  o'clock.  Rev.  Fr.  Studnicka 
conducted  High  Requiem  Mass  and  followed  with  a  brief  outline  of  the  career  of  the  deceased 
to  whom  he  paid  a  high  tribute  as  a  man,  husband  and  father.  Mrs.  Ryan  sang  "Nearer  My  God 
to  Thee"  and  "Lead  Kindly  Light."  The  pall  bearers  were  old  friends. .  .Paul  Kinn,  Mike  Kinn, 
John  M.  Jaeger,  Jacob  Hentz,  Matt  Hammer schmidt,  and  J.  F.  Hoeltgen.  The  Modem  Woodmen, 
of  whom  deceased  was  a  member  for  many  years,  marched  in  a  body  from  the  lodge  room  to  the 
church  and  participated  in  the  ceremonies  at  the  cemetery.  The  floral  offerings  were  num- 
erous and  beautiful. 

Deceased  was  widely  known  throughout  this  section  and  leaves  a  host  of  warm  friends  who 
sincerely  mourn  his  taking  off.  He  was  a  good  neighbor,  a  thoughtful  husband  and  a  kind  and 
indulgent  father. 

Besides  the  -Immediate  family,  he  is  survived  by  three  brothers;  J.  Walter  Green  of  Wah- 
peton,  Ed.  Green  of  Hutchinson,  RS.,  and  Chester  Green  of  Hume,  MO.,  also  one  sister,  Mrs. 
H.  E.  Gibson  of  Glenwood,  MN.  His  aged  mother,  Lucinda  Green  also  survives,  residing  at 
Glenwood,  MN.,  at  the  age  of  86,  but  was  too  infirm  to  attend  the  funeral.  Interment  was 
made  in  St.  Philip's  Cemetery.    **********  March  22,  1928 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Martin  Eberhard  left  for  Stirum,  ND.,  last  Friday  evening,  where  they 
attended  the  funeral  of  their  son-in-law,  Frank  Kunz.  They  returned  on  Wednesday  noon. 

**********  March  22,  1928 

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SONORA  NEWS.... A  large  number  of  people  from  here  attended  the  funeral  of  Peter  Mergen 
at  Fairmount  on  Tuesday.         **********  March  29,  1928 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  S.  H.  Woolsey  and  daughter,  Grace,  drove  to  Minneapolis  last  week  to 
attend  the  funeral  of  Mr.  Woolsey 's  niece,  Mrs.  Earl  Hanson,  who  died  very  suddenly  at 
Detroit,  MI.,  and  was  buried  at  Minneapolis.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Woolsey  came  home  last  Thursday. 
Grace  went  to  her  school  at  Onamia. 

**********  April  12,  1928 

Oscar  Kulberg  returned  from  Buffalo,  MN. ,  Friday  morning,  where  he  went  to  relieve 
Mr.  Magill  during  the  illness  and  death  of  his  mother,  who  died  at  her  home  in  Sioux  City, 
lA.,  last  week  Tuesday.  **********  April  12,  1928 

GEORGE  VAN  AENDM,  RICHLAND  JUDGE  FOR  20  YEARS,  DIES 
Rites  Not  Set.  Was  Early  Day  Walcott  Reporter  Publisher 
WAHPETON,  ND.,  April  18th. .. .Judge  George  Van  Amum,  72,  judge  of  Richland  County  Court 
for  20  years,  and  a  pioneer  North  Dakota  settler,  died  here  at  10  AM.,  todaj  from  a  heart 
attack.  Although  he  had  been  sick  for  three  weeks,  death  came  unexpectedly- 
Only  recently  Judge  Van  Amum  announced  that  he  would  not  be  a  candidate  for  re-electioi 
to  the  county  judgeship. 

The  judge  moved  to  Walcott,  ND.,  about  40  years  ago  and  established  the  Walcott  Reporte 
He  edited  and  published  that  newspaper  until  he  took  the  position  of  county  judge. 

He  was  a  brother  of  John  Van  Amum,  Kindred,  State  Senator  from  Cass  County,  and  of 
Edwin  M.  Van  Amum,  Fargo.  One  other  brother,  Jacob,  resides  in  Oregon. 

Judge  Van  Amum  himself  was  a  member  of  the  state  legislature  in  the  early  days  and 
also  was  county  commissioner  of  Richland  County  for  some  time.   He  was  a  prominent  member 
of  the  Independent  order  of  Odd  Fellows  in  North  Dakota,  having  at  one  time  been  grand 
chaplain  of  the  grand  lodge.  He  also  was  a  member  of  the  Modem  Woodmen  of  America.  He 
was  bom  in  Illinois.  Surviving,   besides  the  brothers,  are  the  widow  and  four  children, 
all  grown.  **********  April  19,  1928 

Mrs.  Zentner  died  Monday  morning  after  an  illness  of  six  months  duration.  The  funeral 
was  held  from  the  Catholic  Church  on  Monday  morning. 

**********  April  19,  1928 

The  infant  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Nick  Gruba  died  Friday  morning  and  the  funeral  was  held 

on  Saturday  from  the  Catholic  Church. 

**********  April  18,  1928 

JOHN  P.  SCHELLER  FALLS  DEAD  SUNDAY 
Was  Stricken  with  Heat  Attack.  Died  Instantly 
John  P.  Scheller,  54  years  old,  and  one  of  Hankinsn's  early  settlers,  fell  dead  Sunday 
evening  in  his  home  on  the  north  side. 

Mr.  Scheller  was  an  employee  at  the  Soo  round  house,  working  nights.  About  10:30  Sun- 
day evening,  as  he  was  dressing,  he  was  stricken  with  a  heart  attack,  dying  before  medical 

aid  could  be  summoned . 

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The  funeral  was  held  on  Wednesday  morning  at  10  o'clock  in  the  St.  Philip's  Church 
Rev.  Fr.  Studnlcka  conducting  the  funeral  services.   Interment  was  made  in  the  church  cem- 
etery. 

The  surviving  relatives  are  his  wife,  one  son,  Frank,  and  two  sisters,  Mrs.  B.  Mauer 
of  Hankinson  and  Mrs,  Margaret  Strasburger  of  Chicago. 

John  P.  Scheller  was  bom  at  Brockenthal,  Austria,  Germany  on  March  19th,  187A.  He  was 
united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Anna  Rischard  on  Oct.  26,  1897,  and  in  July  of  1901,  the  family 
emigrated  to  the  U.  S.  coming  to  Hankinson.   Two  children  were  bom  in  this  union,  one  dying 
26  years  ago. 

The  out  of  town  relatives  and  friends  present  at  the  funeral  were:  Mrs.  Margaret  Stras- 
burger of  Chicago,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Frank  Rischard  of  Bismarck,  Mrs.  Kate  Mc  Cullom  of  St.  Paul, 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  R.  Welnkauf ,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  A.  Wetzig,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Fred  Welnkauf,  of  Hammer,  SD. 
Mrs.  Eva  Jaeger  and  daughter  of  Breckenridge . 

**********  May  3,  1928 

Mrs.  Matt  Schram  received  the  news  of  the  death  of  her  brother,  Wm.  Foumlnea,  who 
died  at  Minneapolis  on  Saturday.  She  left  for  Minneapolis  on  Sunday,  where  she  will  be 
in  attendance  at  the  funeral.     **********  May  3,  1928 

Friends  will  be  grieved  to  hear  of  Mrs.  Fred  Ketcham's  death  at  Havana,  ND.,  which 
occured  on  April  20th.  Mrs.  Ketcham  was  a  former  resident  of  Hankinson  and  a  member  of 
the  Royal  Neighbor  Lodge.        **********  May  3,  1928 

H.  C.  Hoffman  received  the  sad  news  this  week  of  his  sister,  Mrs.  Emma  Ramesdell's 
death  at  St.  Louis,  MO.  Mrs.  Ramesdell  has  visited  relatives  and  friends  in  Hankinson 
and  is  well  known  here.  **********  May  3,  1928 

FREDERICK  BISEK  CALLED  BY  DEATH 
Dies  Thursday,  May  24th  in  Hospital  After  Long  Illness 
Frederick  Bisek  Called  by  Death 

People  of  Hankinson  were  greatly  shocked  when  word  reached  them  of  the  death  of  Fred- 
erick Bisek,  who  died  suddenly  in  a  hospital  on  Thursday,  May  2Ath.  For  a  number  of  years 
Mr.  Bisek  was  in  poor  health  and  recently  he  had  gone  to  received  medical  aid. 

Frederick  Bisek  was  bom  in  Lowry,  MN. ,  on  Nov.  22nd,  1883  and  grew  to  manhood  there. 
On  Oct.  24th,  1904  he  was  married  to  Annette  Trousil  who  survives  him.  He  was  burled  from 
St.  Philip's  Catholic  Church  on  Monday,  May  27th.   Rev.  Father  Nlcholi  conducted  the  ser- 
vices.  He  was  laid  to  rest  in  Calvary  Cemetery.   A  large  number  of  relatives  and  friends 
accompanied  the  body  to  its  final  resting  place.   Pall  bearers  were  Mr..  Jake  Hentz,  John  M. 
Jaeger,  Adam  Roth,  Matt  Schramm,  Steve  Motis  and  Sebastian  Portner.  Besides  his  wife,  he 
leaves  to  mourn  his  loss  two  daughters,  Florence  and  Catherine.   Three  brothers,  Chas., 
John  and  Peter  Bisek,  all  of  New  Efflngton,  SD.   Adolph  Bisek  of  Lowry,  MN.,  Mrs.  John 
Brosh,  Lowry,  MN. ,  Mrs.  Joe  Benson,  Lowry,  MN. ,  all  these  were  present  at  the  funeral.  Mrs, 
Thomas  Hanzllk  and  Mrs.  Frank  Buckeley,  of  Harlowton,  MT.,  were  unable  to  come  to  the  funeral 

The  sympathy  of  the  entire  community  goes  out  to  them.   The  out  of  town  relatives  who 

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attended  the  funeral  were:  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Brosh,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Adolph  Bisek,  Mr.  Anton 
Trousil,  Mrs.  Frank  Trousil,  Sr.,  Mrs.  Frank  Trousll,  Jr.,  Mrs.  Wencle  Trousll,  Mrs.  Frank 
Charmak,  Mrs.  Charley  Charmak,  Mr.  Joe  Charmak  and  Mr.  Frank  Blsek  of  Lowry,  MN.,  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Adolph  Bisek  of  Alexandria,  MN. ,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  J.  P.  Bensen,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Chas.  Bisek, 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Peter  Blsek,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  B.  Benson,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bert  Mahlim,Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Joe  Bisek,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Henry  Bisek  of  New  Effington,  SD. 

**********  May  31,  1928 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  C.  Bladow  and  son,  Henry,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  August  Bladow  and  son,  Gilbert,  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Gilbert  Miller,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Herman  Bellin,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Herman  Kemke,  Mrs.  Vm. 
Wurl  and  Edwin  Pankow  attended  the  Wall  funeral  at  Fergus  Falls  on  Friday. 

**********  May  31,  1928 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Gustav  Godejohn  attended  the  funeral  of  L.  Abbott  at  Fairmount  Saturday 
afternoon.  **********  june  7,  1928 

Rev.  Meier  and  the  choir  of  the  Immanuel  Evangelical  Church  of  this  city  motored  to 
Lidgerwood  to  be  present  at  the  funeral  of  William  Wolfe.  Rev.  Meier  conducted  the  fun- 
eral services  and  delivered  the  sermon. 

**********  June  7,  1928 

SONORA  NEWS.. ..Mr.  and  Mrs.  A.  L.  Hanson  and  Mrs.  Mary  Mitchell  attended  the  funeral 
of  Mr.  Blake  hsld   at  Fairmount  on  Sunday  afternoon. 

**********  June  14,  1928 

DORAN  FARMER  SUICIDES  SATURDAY 
Arthur  Humke  Shoots  Self  After  Calling  Medical  Aid  to  Home 

Arthur  Humke,  a  farmer  living  three  miles  east  of  Doran,  committed  suicide  last  Sat- 
urday morning,  according  to  word  received  in  Wahpeton  this  week.  Humke  arose  at  his  usual 
time  and  went  to  the  bam  where  he  did  up  his  chores  and  placed  a  harness  on  a  team  of  hor- 
ses that  were  to  be  taken  into  the  field.  He  then  went  back  to  the  house  and  separated 
the  milk  from  the  morning's  milking,  after  which  he  sat  at  the  table  and  ate  breakfast  that 
had  been  prepared  by  Mrs.  Humke,  who  was  not  feeling  well,  rested  upon  the  bed  while  he  was 
eating.  He  then  asked  her  how  she  was  feeling.   Breakfast  completed,  he  went  to  the  tele- 
phone and  called  Dr.  Wray  of  Campbell  and  asked  him  to  come  to  the  farm  immediatley. 

Humke  next  went  to  the  basement  door  behind  which  he  kept  a  shot  gun.   This  he  took 
and  went  to  the  basement,  where  he  placed  the  butt  on  the  floor  with  the  muzzle  at  his 
breast  and  with  the  cleaning  rod  pressed  the  trigger  and  discharged  the  gun  which  killed 
him  instantly.   No  reason  for  the  tragic  act  is  given  and  friends  were  greatly  shocked  at 
the  news.  Humke  was  already  dead  when  the  doctor  arrived  and  it  was  necessary  to  call  Dr. 
D.  J.  Mc  Mahon,  of  Breckenridge,  who  is  county  coroner,  the  case  being  called  one  of  sui- 
cide.  ...FARMER  GLOBE...         **********  June  21,  1928 

DEATH  of  FRA1«  HALPAUS 

Word  was  received  in  Uankinson  this  week  of  the  death  of  Mr.  Frank  Halpaus  of  Douglas, 

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ND.  The  funeral  was  held  last  Tuesday.  Mr.  Halpaus  was  a  former  resident  of  Hankinson, 
leaving  here  for  Douglas  about  six  years  ago. 

He  leaves  a  wife,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Halpaus  and  several  children  to  mourn  his  death. 
Mrs.  Halpaus  is  a  sister  of  Mrs.  E.  P.  La  Qua,  and  a  former  member  of  the  local  R.  N.  A.' 
Lodge.  **********  June  21,  1928 

DEATH  CALLS  MRS.  D.  H.  MARVIN 
Dies  Very  Suddenly  Friday,  June  22nd,  at  Hankinson 

Caroline  Seuser  was  bom  on  May  14th,  1860,  at  Reeceville,  Clark  County,  WI.,  and  died 
at  Hankinson,  MD.,  on  June  22,  1928,  at  the  age  of  68  years,  one  month  and  8  days.  She  was 
married  to  Daniel  Henry  Marvin  at  Northwood,  lA. ,  in  the  year  1884,  to  which  union  six  child 
ren  were  bom,  one  of  whom  died  in  infancy.  The  family  came  to  this  vicinity  in  the  year 
1903,  and  settled  on  a  farm  in  Waldo  Township,  four  miles  east  of  Hankinson,  which  has  cont- 
inued to  be  the  faintly  residence.  Mr.  Marvin,  during  the  first  four  years  of  his  residence 
here,  was  Mail  Carrier  between  Hankinson,  ND.,  and  Sisseton,  SD.,  and  continued  in  the  farm- 
ing interests  until  his  death  on  Sept.  17,  1925. 

The  deceased  was  apparently  in  her  usual  health  until  retiring  to  rest  last  Frday  even- 
ing, when  she  felt  suddenly  ill  and  called  her  sons  to  her  side.  Having  told  them  she  was 
going  to  die,  she  passed  away  almost  immediately  and  her  end  was  peaceful.  Being  of  a  retir- 
ing disposition  she  was  not  actively  connected  with  any  organizations,  but  had  a  host  of 
friends,  being  loved  and  respected  by  all  who  knew  her  as  a  kind  and  helpful  neighbor.  Her 
unexpected  death  was  a  great  shock  and  grief  to  the  family  and  friends. 

She  leaves  to  mourn  her  loss  the  four  sons:  Charles  and  Samuel  Marvin  of  Hankinson, 
Frederick  Marvin  of  St.  Augusta,  FL. ,  Lawrence  Marvin  of  Barney,  ND.,  and  one  daughter,  Mrs. 
Peter  Meyer  of  Hankinson;  also  a  son  by  a  former  marriage,  Ernest  H.  Sherman  of  Hart,  Sask- 
atchewan, Canada.  Seven  grandchildren:  Ruby  Sherman,  daughter  of  the  late  LeRoy  Sherman, 
who  died  in  1917;  Roberta  and  Dorothy  Marvin;  Irene,  Lucille,  Germaine  and  Donald  Meyer, 
all  of  Hankinson  besides  other  relatives  and  friends. 

The  funeral  services  were  held  in  the  grove  near  the  farm  home  on  Monday,  June  25th. 
The  house  being  too  small  for  the  large  number  of  friends  and  neighbors  who  came  to  show 
their  sympathy  for  the  family.  The  services  were  in  charge  of  the  Rev.  G.  R.  Mc  Keith, 
Congregational  Church,  Hankinson.  A  choir  composed  of  Mrs.  J.  Wickman,  Mrs.  E.  A.  Lea, 
Mrs.  G.  Schuett,  Mrs.  F.  Radloff  and  Miss  Catha  Jones  sang  "Beautiful  Isle  of  Somewhere." 
and  "Jesus  Saviour  Pilot  Me,"  being  accompanied  by  the  Misses  Evelyn  Wickman  and  Marion 
Stock  with  their  violins.  Words  of  comfort  were  given  by  Mr.  Mc  Keith  from  the  words, 
"In  Their  Afflictions,  He  Was  Afflicted,"  and  "To  Die  Is  Gain." 

Fred  and  Laurence  Marvin  families  were  unable  to  be  present  and  the  son  Ernest  H. 
Sherman  had  to  make  the  trip  from  Minot  by  airplane  to  Hankinson.  The  remains  were  laid 
to  rest  in  the  Hillside  Cemetery. 

**********  June  28,  1928 

TWO  KILLED,  AND  ONE  HURT  IN  WRECK 
Ronald  Hammet  Injured;  Mr.  and  Mrs.  H.  J.  Bmhn  of  Aldrich  Die 

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Two  persons  were  killed  and  one  slightly  injured  at  2:10  PM,  Tuesday  afternoon  when 
motor  bus  number  111  of  the  Fergus  Falls  branch,  struck  a  Ford  coupe  driven  by  H.  G.  Bruhn 
of  Aldrich,  on  the  stock  yards  crossing  at  Staples,  MN. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  H.  G.  Bmhn  were  the  two  who  lost  their  lives  in  the  accident,  while  Ron- 
ald Eaiamet,  16,  of  this  city  and  a  grandson  of  S.  A.  Rosebrook,  was  the  nan  injured. 

The  accident  occured  when  the  motor  bus  was  just  pulling  out  of  the  yards  and  still 
going  at- a  slow  rate  of  speed.  The  Bruhn  car  approached  the  tracks  from  the  north.   Accord- 
ing to  the  report  of  Art  Willis,  engineer  on  the  train,  the  Ford  was  going  very  slowly  and 
seemed  to  lessen  its  speed  as  it  approached.   He  was  under  the  impression  that  it  was  going 
to  stop,  until  the  car  drove  directly  on  the  tracks  in  front  of  the  approaching  motor  bus. 

Bruhn  was  killed  instantly  when  the  two  machines  crashed.  Mrs.  Bruhn  was  rushed  to 
the  hospital  in  Staples  but  died  almost  immediately  after  arriving  there.   It  is  believed 
that  a  rib  may  have  punctured  her  heart. 

Toung  Hammet,  who  has  been  at  the  farm  of  the  couple  a  mile  and  a  half  out  of  Aldrich 
for  the  past  three  weeks,  was  expecting  to  spend  the  summer  there.  He  had  driven  into  town 
with  the  family  when  the  accident  occurred.   He  sustained  a  number  of  bruises  and  cuts  and 
a  very  severe  bump  on  the  head,  which  has  affected  his  memory  of  what  happened.   From  the 
time  he  saw  the  engine  a  few  feet  away,  until  he  recovered  consciousness  after  the  accident, 
he  has  no  recollection.  Be  did  not  know  when  the  crash  occurred. 

According  to  the  story  of  Hammet,  the  occupants  of  the  car  were  watching  a  paint  crew 
working  near  the  place.  Too  late  they  realized  that  the  men  were  indicating  the  approach 
of  the  motor  bus.   Startled,  Bruhn  failed  to  halt  his  machine. 

The  auto  was  completely  demolished.   It  was  not  until  3:38  PM,  more  than  an  hour  later, 
that  engine  number  111  left  the  second  time  to  continue  on  its  trip.   It  suffered  slight 
damage  to  the  pilot. 

The  only  known  relative  of  the  couple.  Dr.  Bullock  of  Lake  Park,  lA. ,  a  brother  of  Mrs. 
Bruhn  and  owner  of  the  farm  on  which  they  were  living,  has  been  notified  of  the  accident  and 

word  is  expected  from  H^m  soon.    ....FARMER  -  GLOBE 

**********  July  5,  1928 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Fred  Gutzmer  and  family  and  Mr.  and  Mrs.  A.  Okke  attended  the  funeral  of 
little  Ralph  Ehrens  at  Wahpeton  on  Thursday.  He  passed  away  Tuesday  morning  at  the  Breck- 
enridge  Hospital.   He  is  the  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  August  Ehrens. 

**********  July  12,  1928 

Mrs.  Adam  Roth  arrived  Friday  from  Belfield,  ND. ,  in  response  to  a  telegram  announcing 
her  father's  death,  which  occurred  last  week  Thursday  night  at  Lidgerwood.  The  funeral  was 
held  on  Saturday  from  the  Methodist  Church  at  Lidgerwood. 

**********  July  12,  1928 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Gilbert  Miller,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Fred  Bladow  returned  last  Thursday  from  Wisc- 
onsin where  they  attended  the  funeral  of  Mr.  Miller's  and  Mrs.  Fred  Bladow' s  father  who  died 
on  July  Ath.  ****  *****  *  july  19,  1928 

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MEDICAL  RIDDLE  PARTIALLY  SOLVED  by  BANKS'  REPORT,  EXACT  CAUSE  UNCERTAIN. 

Facts  in  Dickinson  Deaths. 


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Feb.  15th Sisters  Ambroslna  and  Anscletea  died  In  St.  Joseph  Hospital  from  what 

the  physicians  declared  was  the  effect  of  wood  stain  gas  funes  used  in  finishing  a  new 
wing  of  the  building. 

Feb.  16th Physicians  said  they  believed  three  other  stricken  sisters  were  out  of 

danger . 

Feb.  17th Sister  Fidelias  died. 

Feb.  18th No  Inquest  was  deemed  necessary  in  the , 

Feb.  20th Sister  Theocara,  fourth  victim  died. 

Feb.  22nd A  jury  opened  an  investigation  into  the  deaths. 

Feb.  23rd Sister  Secundie  died  suddenly. 

Feb.  24th After  the  adjourned  inquest  Dr.  H.  M.  Banks  announced  that  he  would 

tell  a  coroner's  jury  that  the  sisters  died  from  natural  causes  and  that  foul  play  was 
impossible. 

Mar.  02nd A  coroner's  jury,  after  hearing  Dr.  Banks'  report  concluded  that  the 

Nuns  died  of  natural  causes  and  not  from  wood  stain  gas  poisoning. 

Dickinson,  ND.,  Mar,  02 Dickinson's  "medical  riddle"  which  within  the  space  of  10 

days  claimed  the  lives  of  five  St.  Joseph  Hospital  sisters,  was  at  least  partially  unravel- 
led late  today  when  a  coroner's  jury  determined  that  the  nuns'  deaths  were  not  caused  by 
wood  stain  gas  f times. 

In  bringing  in  a  verdict  on  the  so-called  wood  stain  gas  tragedy,  the  Jury,  based 
Its  verdict  on  a  report  of  Dr.  H.  M.  Banks,  acting  dean  of  the  medical  department  of  the 
University  of  North  Dakota,  concluded  that  the  deaths  were  due  to  Encephalitis. . .an  infect- 
ious disease,  the  exact  nature  of  which  is  still  Imperfectly  understood.  . 

MYSTERY  UNFATHOMED 

But  even  the  conclusion  reached  by  the  jury  failed  to  entirely  fathom  the  mystery  sur- 
rounding the  deaths,  which  were  first  attributed  to  the  effects  of  poisonous  funes  given 
off  by  wood  stain  used  by  painters  in  finishing  a  new  wing  on  the  hospital  building. 

Dr.  Banks,  in  commenting  on  the  case,  said  that  he  could  not  tell  what  infection  might 
have  caused  the  outbreak  of  the  disease.   It  was  made  clear  that  both  the  nature  and  the 
cause  of  encephalitis  were  still  far  from  being  perfectly  understood  in  medical  circles. 

HERE'S  VERDICT 

In  its  verdict  the  jury  stated:  "We  find  that  Sister  Theocara  (whose  body  was  used  in 
Dr,  Bank's  postmortem  examination)  came  to  her  death  as  a  result  of  the  disease  known  as 


203. 


encephalitis,  which  is  characterized  by  inflammation  of  the  brain  and  destructive  changes 
of  the  brain  tissues. 

"We  further  specifically  find  that  gas  or  other  poisons  are  absolutely  eliminated  as 
the  cause  of  death" 

Exhaustive  tests  for  poison  were  made  by  Dr.  G.  A.  Abbott,  head  of  the  chemistry  dep- 
artment of  the  Univ.  of  North  Dakota.  All  showed  negative  relults  and  this  fact.  Dr.  Banks 
stated,  bore  out  his  conclusions. 

BANKS  STATEMENT 

Dr.  Banks  stated  that  one  physician  believed  he  had  Isolated  a  streptoccus  as  the 
"bug"  causing  the  disease.  This  concltision  has  not  as  yet  been  generally  accepted  as  cer- 
tain, he  added.  **********  March  4,  1926 


204. 


POISON  TAKEN  PREVIOUS  TO  DEATH 
Analysis  by  Chemists  for  State  and  Defense  to  Determine  Quantity 
Arsenic  poison  was  found  In  the  stomach,  liver,  kidneys  and  even  in  the  brain  of  George 
Foran,  Fainaount  butcher  whose  death  in  July  was  followed  by  charges  of  murder  in  the  first 
degree  being  brought  against  his  wife. 

In  a  telephone  conversation  late  last  week,  Mr.  Abbott  stated  that  a  new  examination 
revealed  quantities  of  the  poison  in  many  parts  of  the  system  of  the  dead  man. 

The  only  question  left  open,  according  to  the  chemist.  Is  the  matter  of  whether  or  not 
the  arsenic  was  present  in  quantities  sufficient  to  kill.  At  the  present  time  a  quantita- 
tive analysis  Is  being  made  by  the  state  chemist  In  an  effort  to  determine  the  amount  of  poi- 
son in  the  body  at  the  time  of  death.  Chemists  often  disagree  on  the  question,  and  if  chem- 
ists employed  by  the  defense  find  arsenic  in  the  viscera  they  may  disagree  with  Mr.  Abbott  on 
the  matter  of  the  amount  and  as   to  its  being  the  cause  of  death. 

Mr.  Abbott  stated  over  the  telephone  that  Pathologist  Banks  agreed  with  him  on  the  pres- 
cence  of  arsenic  and  was  convinced  that  the  arsenic  had  caused  death.  The  condition  of  the 
tissue  in  the  stomach  Indicated,  the  pathologist  said,  that  the  arsenic  had  entered  through 
the  stomach.  The  presence  of  dead  cells  in  the  liver  and  the  condition  of  the  excretory  or- 
gans Indicated,  he  said,  that  the  poison  had  been  administered  either  over  a  long  period  of 
time  or  at  any  rate  had  entered  the  body  a  considerable  time  before  the  death. 

4Ir.  Banks  is  the  man  who  determined  the  cause  of  death  when  several  nurses  at  the  Dick- 
inson Hospital  mysteriously  died  last  winter  of  an  extremely  rare  disease  of  the  brain.  Phy- 
sicians were  baffled.  Mr.  Banks'  findings  were  subsequently  checked  up  and  verified  by  the 
Mayo  Clinic  at  Rochester. 

Meantime  another  analysis  is  being  made  of  parts  of  the  viscera  of  the  dead  man  by  Dr. 
Brown  of  the  Univ.  of  Minn.,  to  check  up  the  findings  of  the  state  chemist.  Mr.  Browns  ser- 
vices were  obtained  by  Purcell  &  Heder,  attorneys  for  Mrs.  Foran. 

The  Foran  preliminary  hearing  Tuesday  morning  of  next  week  is  expected  to  occupy  a  big 
place  in  newspapers  all  over  the  country.  The  United  Press,  Associated  Press  and  Inter-nat- 
ional News  service  will  be  represented  at  the  hearing,  and  have  requested  press  tables  in 

the  court  room  during  the  hearing. 

**********  September  16,  1926 


205. 


FORAN  HEARING  OCTOBER  19th 
State  Asks  Delay:  Defense  May  Request  Venue  Change 

WAHPETON,  ND.,  Sept.  17th. ..  .Postponement,  for  the  third  time,  of  the  preliminary 
hearing  of  Alma  Belle  Foran,  22,  of  Fairmount,  a  widow  who  is  charged  with  the  murder  of 
her  husband  by  the  administration  of  poison,  was  announced  on  Thursday.  The  hearing  was 
postponed  by  stipulation  of  attorneys  at  the  request  of  the  state. 

The  hearing  was  set  for  Oct.  19th.  It  was  to  have  been  held  on  Sept.  21st.  The  req- 
uest for  the  postponement  came  from  the  state  upon  the  grounds  that  it  is  not  yet  ready  to 
proceed  with  the  hearing.  It  was  agreed  to  by  W.  E.  Purcell,  attorney  for  Mrs.  Foran,  on 
Thursday. 

Mr.  Purcell  states  that  he  is  ready  to  proceed  with  the  case  at  any  time  but  agreed 
to  the  postponement  because  he  does  not  want  to  incur  additional  expense  in  bringing  def- 
ense witnesses,  24  of  whom  will  be  called,  until  he  is  assured  the  hearing  will  be  begun. 

The  defense  indicated  Thursday  that  it  will  request  a  change  of  venue  when  the  case 
come  up.   It  is  now  scheduled  to  be  heard  before  Justice  Andrew  H.  Bumson. 

The  request  for  a  change  of  venue  will  result  in  its  being  taken  before  either  Just- 
ice J.  E.  Powrle,  or  Justice  Charles  Qulnn. 

The  defense  is  not  required  to  divulge  its  reasons  for  requesting  the  change  of  venue. 
Staters  Attorney  C.  E.  Lounsbury  said  today  that  no  report  had  been  received  from  Dr.  Abbott, 
State  Chemist,  who  is  making  a  quantitative  analysis  of  tissues  taken  from  the  body  of  Foran, 
when  it  was  exhumed  from  the  cemetery  at  La  Moure  for  the  second  time. 

Mr.  Purcell  said  he  still  awaited  a  report  from  Dr.  Brown,  chemist  at  the  Univ.  of  MN., 
to  whom  he  submitted  tissues  taken  from  the  body  when  it  was  exhumed  the  third  time. 

More  than  50  witnesses  for  the  state  and  defense  will  testify  at  the  hearing,  it  was 
indicated.  -  ■ 

*********  *  September  23,  1926 


206. 


FORAN  TRIAL  DATE  SET  FOR  NOV.  9th 

Case  Will  Be  Tried  Before  Justice  Powrie 

ATTORNEYS  AGREE  TO  CONTINUANCE  OF  CASE  FOR  TWO  WEEKS 

A  fourth  continuance  of  the  preliminary  hearing  of  Alma  Belle  Foran,  charged  with 
murder,  was  agreed  upon  yesterday.  The  hearing  is  now  set  for  Tuesday,  November  9th. 

The  continuance  was  agreed  upon  by  attorneys  for  the  state  and  the  defense  when  it 
was  learned  that  witnesses  in  the  case  would  be  unable  to  be  in  Wahpeton  on  October  20th, 
the  date  set  when  the  hearing  was  continued  the  third  time. 

City  Magistrate  John  Powrie  will  preside  at  the  preliminary  hearing,  an  affidavlit 
of  prejudice  having  been  filed  last  week  by  Purcell  &  Eeder,  attorneys  for  Mrs.  Foran. 

The  County  Coroner,  State's  Attorney  of  La  Moure  County  and  a  physician  were  among 
the  witnesses  for  the  state  who  had  notified  the  state's  attorney  that  they  would  be  away 
until  November. 

Mrs.  Foran  is  accused  of  the  murder  of  her  husband,  George  Foran,  a  Fairmount  butcher, 
by  administering  arsenic.  The  preliminary  hearing  will  determine  whether  or  not  she  shall 
be  bound  over  to  the  district  court  for  trial.   The  case  is  attracting  interest  all  over 
the  country. 


********** 


October  21,  1926 


FORAN  CASE  DISMISSED  TODAY 
Upon  Petition  by  States  Attorney  Noted  Case  is  Dismissed  Thursday 

In  Justice  Court  this  morning,  before  J.  P.  Powrie,  the  States  Attorney,  C.  E.  Louns- 
bury,  petitioned  for  dismissal  of  the  Foran  case,  and  Judge  Powrie  dismissed  the  case. 

Mrs.  Foran  was  arrested  in  September,  charged  with  murder.   The  case  has  attracted 
considerable  attention  over  the  state. 

George  Foran  died  under  peculiar  circumstances.   Evidence  of  arsenic  poisoning  was 
disclosed  by  a  post  mortem  examination. 

**********  November  A,  1926 


207. 


WILL  START  DAMAGE  SUIT 
Joseph  Foran,  Possibly  Others,  Would  be  Defendants  in  Action 
Roe  E.  Remington,  professor  of  chemistry  at  the  State  Agricultural  College,  takes  issue 
with  State's  Attorney  Lounsbury  on  a  statement  made  Thursday  by  Mr.  Lounsbury  explaining  his 
action  in  dismissing  the  charge  of  murder  against  Alma  Belle  Foran  of  Fairmount. 

Mr.  Lounsbury 's  statement  was  made  when  he  dismissed  the  case  because  of  lack  of  evidence 
resulting  when  chemists  failed  to  agree  with  the  findings  of  Dr.  Abbott,  chemist  at  the  state 
university,  whose  earlier  statement,  that  he  believed  arsenic  to  be  present  in  the  viscera  of 
the  dead  man  in  quantity  sufficient  to  kill,  resulted  in  Joseph  Foran  swearing  out  a  warrant 
against  Mrs.  Foran. 

"The  State  assumed  from  the  beginning,"  Mr.  Lounsbury  said,  "that  chemistry  is  an  exact 
science.   In  this  assumption  it  is  apparently  mistaken." 

Mr.  Remington  commended  Mr.  Lounsbury  for  submitting  the  matter  to  a  third  chemist, 
but  declared  that  chemistry  is  one  of  the  three  exact  sciences. 

DAMAGE  SUIT  EXPECTED 
It  is  understood  that,  as  a  result  of  the  dismissal  of  the  case,  Mrs.  Foran  will  bring 
action  against  Jospeh  Foran  and  possibly  others  for  malicious  prosecution,  asking  damages 
for  mental  suffering  and  injury  to  reputation.   W.  E.  Purcell,  attorney  for  Mrs.  Foran,  said 
yesterday  that  at  least  one  damage  suit  will  be  brought. 

It  also  became  known  yesterday  that  a  determined  effort  would  be  made  to  block  payment 
of  claims  which  the  La  Moure  County  Coroner  is  expected  to  file  with  Richland  County,  in  con- 
nection with  the  expenses  of  exhuming  the  body  of  George  Foran. 

ABSCESS  CAUSED  DEATH 
Although  chemists  declared  that  the  chemical  analysis  made  of  the  viscera  of  the  dead 
man  who  left  the  cause  of  his  death  a  mystery,  it  is  said  that  the  autopsy  performed  the  thirc 
time  the  body  was  exhumed  indicated  with  reasonable  certainty  that  death  was  caused  by  toxine 
resulting  from  infection.  Dr.  Sasse  had  originally  given  the  cause  of  death  as  internal 
abscess,  and  at  the  autopsy  it  is  said  that  he  requested  that  an  examination  be  made  at  the 
place  in  the  chest  where  Mr.  Foran  had  experienced  pain  with  the  result  that  an  abscess  was 
found.  Mr.  Banks,  pathologist,  who  examined  parts  of  the  viscera,  had  stated  that  death 
nay  have  been  caused  by  small  doses  of  poison  administered  over  a  long  period  of  time  or 
from  poisons  resulting  from  a  condition  of  infection. 

IS  Exact  Science 
Professor  Roe  Remington,  whose  failure  to  find  appreciable  quantities  of  arsenic  in  the 
body  of  Mr.  Foran,  resulted  in  another  test  by  the  Mayo  Clinic,  issued  the  following  statement 
m  answer  to  the  statement  made  by  Mr.  Lounsbury  that  the  State  was  evidently  mistaken  in 
assuming  that  chemistry  is  an  exact  science: 

"In  connection  with  the  account  of  the  dismissal  of  the  charges  in  the  Foran  case  as 
published  in  The  Forum,  State's  Attorney  Lounsbury  of  Wahpeton  is  quoted  as  saying  that  he 
feels  that  chemistry  cannot  be  considered  as  an  exact  science.   The  writer  realizes  that  Mr. 
Lounsbury  has  been  placed  in  a  terribly  embarassing  position,  and  one  which  may  well  shake 

208. 


his  faith  in  the  reliability  of  chemistry  and  chemist.   Nevertheless,  there  are  three  sciences 
which  may  be  considered  as  exact,  so  far  as  human  ability  to  measure  can  go,  namely  mathe- 
matics, physics  and  chemistry." 

"I  feel  that  the  public  is  entitled  to  the  exact  facts  as  to  the  chemical  findings,  per- 
haps in  greater  detail  than  they  have  been  given.   I  was  called  into  the  case  by  Sheriff  Mc- 
Michael  to  confirm  the  work  of  another  chemist  who  had  reported  that  the  body  of  George  Foran 
contains  arsenic,  in  his  opinion  in  quantity  sufficient  to  have  been  the  cause  of  death." 

Interested  in  Arsenic 
"I  have  been  interested  in  the  question  of  arsenic  in  foods  since  1913,  and  have  develop- 
ed a  very  delicate  method  by  means  of  which  it  is  possible  to  detect  and  measure  quantities 
of  arsenic  as  minute  as  one  part  in  10,000,000.   To  grasp  what  this  means  we  have  only  to 
imagine  one  pounds  arsenic  uniformly  mixed  in  10,000,000  pounds  of  flour 125  carloads  weigh- 
ing 80,000  pounds  to  the  car.  By  this  method  I  can  take  a  tablespoonful  from  any  sack  and 
find  the  arsenic  in  it." 

"In  this  case  I  examined  four  different  organs  from  the  body,  finding  almost  exactly  the 
same  amount  in  each,  that  is  to  say,  four  parts  in  10,000,000.   Now  it  should  be  said  that 
many  articles  of  food  and  drink  contain  traces  of  arsenic,  which,  far  from  being  a  poison  in 
such  quantities,  may  actually  be  of  benefit  to  the  body.  Headden  of  Colorado  found  that 
virgin  soils  contain  small  amounts  of  arsenic  and  that  the  arsenic  in  the  soil  is  increased 
if  crops  grown  on  it  are  sprayed  with  arsenic  sprays.   Such  crops  contain  a  trace  of  arsenic, 
as  do  any  crops  grown  on  soil  which  contains  it.   Perhaps  it  plays  a  necessary  role  in  plants. 
Some  aothorities  think  so.  Perhaps  it  has  a  necessary  function  in  animal  life.  At  least 
one  eminent  French  chemist  believes  that  it  does. 

Mr.  Lounsbury  Commended 
"Sea  water  contains  arsenic,  and  marine  fishes  contain  more  than  some  other  foods.   The 
amount  of  arsenic  found  in  this  body,  then,  was  not  any  greater  than  could  be  accounted  for 
on  perfectly  normal  grounds.   It  was  even  considerably  less  than  the  amount  permitted  by  state 
and  federal  authorities  in  some  foods.   The  fact  that  experts  for  the  defense  found  no  trace 
of  arsenic,  if  they  are  correctly  quoted  means  either  one  of  two  things.  Either  they  did  not 
work  for  such  small  amounts  as  I  did  or  else  when  they  said  no  arsenic  they  meant  too  small 
an  amount  to  be  of  significance  in  finding  a  cause  of  death.   In  submitting  the  matter  to  a 
third  chemist  Mr.  Lounsbury  did  what  any  dilligent  and  conscientious  investigator  should  do 
and  he  is  to  be  commended  for  going  to  such  lengths  to  find  out  the  exact  truth." 

"To  quote  from  a  verbal  report  by  the  third  chemist:  'The  arsenic  is  so  small  an  amount 
that  one  might  say  there  is  none  there.'   He  did  say,  however,  that  the  body  contained  lead, 
and  without  making  an  exact  analysis  expressed  the  opinion,  if  I  am  correctly  informed,  that 
there  was  'plenty.'   This  was  disturbing,  and  my  attention  was  then  directed  toward  confirming 
this  report.  Working  by  a  method  which  would  detect  as  little  as  three  parts  per  1,000,000  of 
lead,  I  was  unable  to  find  any,  revising  the  method  so  as  to  make  it  more  delicate,  I  was  un- 
able to  detect  one  part  per  1,000,000.   It  was  then  found  that  the  liver  contains  about  one 
part  per  1,000,000  and  the  lung  slightly  more." 

209. 


"Since  practically  everyone  does  some  painting  with  lead  paints  at  some  time  or  other, 
and  since  lead  is  commonly  used  in  water  pipes,  and  lead  can  be  present  in  minute  amounts  in 
the  dust  of  the  air,  from  the  wear  and  tear  of  painted  buildings  and  from  other  sources,  the 
presence  of  a  minute  trace  of  lead  was  not  felt  to  be  conclusive  from  a  legal  point  of  view. 
The  chemist  who  first  reported  lead  has  concurred  with  me  in  this  view.  The  cotmnittee  which 
investigated  the  ethyl  gas  question  found  that  a  great  many  people  are  daily  eliminating  a 
small  quantitiy  of  lead  from  their  bodies  and  in  s'ome  cases  they  could  find  no  known  origin 

Death  Unexplained 

"The  cause  of  this  death  has  apparently  not  been  satisfactorily  explained.  Victor  V. 
Vaughn,  an  eminent  scientist  and  former  president  of  the  American  Medical  Association,  Is 
reported  to  have  testified  in  an  important  case  before  the  Federal  Trade  Commission  that  a 
roan  may  die  of  arsenic  poisoning  and  no  trace  of  arsenic  be  found  in  his  body."  With  this 
view  I  am  now  prepared  to  agree,  for  if  the  normal  body  often  contains  some,  we  would  in 
most  cases  expect  to  find  a  trace  if  we  work  closely.   The  same  might  possibly  be  said  of 
lead,  concerning  which  much  less  is  known.   Either  is  so  very  improbable  as  to  have  no  stand- 
ing in  a  criminal  prosectuion,  where  the  chemist  must  be  absolutely  sure  of  his  ground  and 

exact  in  his  statements."   GLOBE 

**********  November  11,  1926 

MRS.  FORAN  SAYS  SHE  WILL  SUE 
Says  People  Who  Wronged  Her  Must  Make  Things  Right 

Declaring  that  she  would  start  proceedings  against  all  responsible  for  the  placing  of 
a  murder  charge  against  her,  Mrs.  Anna  Belle  Foran,  in  The  Fairmount  News  Friday  denied 
that  she  had  stated  she  was  pleased  over  the  dismissal  of  the  case  and  that  she  had  no  hard 
feelings  against  anyone  connected  with  it.  Mrs.  Foma's  statement  follows: 

"In  a  recent  issue  of  the  Fargo  Forun,  it  gave  a  purported  interview  with  me  as  to  how 
I  felt  over  the  dismissal  of  the  criminal  proceedings  Instituted  against  me  on  the  complaint 
of  Joe  Foran,  charging  me  with  first  degree  murder  in  causing  the  death  of  my  husband  by  ad- 
mlnlstring  to  him,  arsenic  poison,  and  stated  in  substance  that  I  said  that  I  was  very  much 
pleased  over  the  dismissal  and  that  I  had  no  hard  feelings  against  any  person  connected  with 
that  proceeding.   These  statements  attributed  to  me  by  The  Fargo  Forum,  were  without  foundat- 
ion and  were  untrue.   I  gave  out  no  such  interview  and  authorized  no  person  to  give  out  such 
an  interview  for  me.  On  the  other  hand,  I  intend  to  Institute  proceedings  against  everyone 
connected  with  and  responsible  for  this  ruthless,  unjust  prosecution  of  me. 

Those  charged  by  law  with  the  duty  of  investigating  crime  and  securing  the  punishment 
thereof  in  Richland  County,  ND.,  and  who  have  had  charge  of  the  proceedings  against  me,  are 
now  saying  it  was  a  mistake  and  that  the  mistake  was  occasioned  by  the  chemical  analysis 
made  by  Dr.  G.  A.  Abbott  of  the  Univ.  of  Grand  Forks  and  the  blame  for  all  the  injustice  done 
me,  the  humiliation,  the  disgrace  and  the  branding  of  me  through  life  as  a  murderer  is  now 
sought  to  be  placed  on  the  shoulders  of  said  Dr.  Abbott. 

210. 


I  have  before  me,  a  copy  of  the  letter  written  by  Dr.  G.  A.  Abbott  to  C.  E.  Lounsbury, 
States 's  Attorney,  attached  to  a  copy  of  the  coroner's  report,  and  in  that  letter  Dr.  Abbott 
states  that  he  believed  the  amount  of  arsenic  found  in  the  body  of  my  husband  was  sufficient 
to  account  for  death,  but  says  it  will  be  necessary  to  make  a  very  careful  quantative  deter- 
mination of  the  amount  of  the  poison,  which  will  require  some  time  before  a  complete  and  fina. 
report  can  be  made.  Dr.  Abbott,  in  this  letter,  informed  the  States  Attorney  that  a  further 
examination  would  have  to  be  made  to  determine  the  quantity  of  poison  found  in  the  system  to 
enable  him  to  determine  whether  arsenic  poison  was  the  cause  of  death.  The  States  Attorney 
did  not  wait  for  this  quantative  examination,  as  this  letter  is  dated  on  the  7th  day  of  Augus 
and  on  the  12th  day  of  August,  1926,  I  was  taken  from  my  home  in  Wahpeton  by  Sheriff  Mc  Mich- 
ael under  pretense  of  taking  me  to  the  office  of  my  attorney,  Hon.  J.  C.  Forbes  whom  I  had 
theretofore  employed  to  probate  the  estate  of  my  deceased  husband,  and  Instead  of  taking  me 
to  the  office  of  Mr.  Forbes,  where  he  agreed  to  take  me,  I  was  taken  to  the  court  house  and 
there  subjected  to  a  sweating  examination  by  the  States  Attorney,  Sheriff  Mc  Michael  and  a 
detective  from  Minneapolis,  and  the  next  day  was  arrested  and  charged  with  the  crime  of 
murder  in  the  first  degree.  This  charge  and  arrest  of  me  was  made  before  Dr.  Abbott  had  com- 
pleted his  Investigation  to  determine  the  quantity  of  arsenic  in  the  body  of  my  deceased  hus- 
band. 

Since  my  arrest,  I  have  been  informed  by  physicians  that  chemistry  is  an  exact  science 
and  that  arsenic  poison  is  present  in  the  bodies  of  normal  persons  who  are  neither  sick  nor 
ill  and  who  do  not  die  therefrom.  They  know  that  arsenic  poison  is  found  in  the  bodies  of 
new  bo"m  babies,  that  it  is  taken  into  the  system  through  the  liquid  that  we  drink  and  thro- 
ugh certain  foods  that  we  eat.  That  traces  of  it  can  be  found  in  the  liver,  the  kidneys, 
the  heart,  the  lungs,  the  brain,  the  intestines.  In  the  muscles  and  In  other  organs  of  the 
system.   These  facts  are  well  known  to  every  physician  and,  therefore,  arsenic  or  traces  of 
arsenic  in  the  different  organs  of  the  human  body  is  no  evidence  at  all  that  a  person  died 
from  arsenic  poison,  unless  the  quantity  necessary  to  cause  death  is  found  in  the  body  and, 
therefore,  the  material  and  primary  question  in  the  investigation  of  the  cause  of  death  of 
my  deceased  husband- ''what  was  the  quantity  of  arsenic  found  in  his  system."  Why  is  it  that 
the  States  Attorney  did  not  wait  until  this  quantltlve  examination  was  made  by  Dr  Abbott  be- 
fore causing  my  arrest?  Further,  if  the  ends  of  justice  were  to  be  attained  why  did  the  Stat 
not  call  Dr.  Wray  of  Campbell  and  Dr.  Sasse  of  Lidgerwood,  the  two  capable  and  prominent  phy- 
sicians who  had  charge  of  my  husband  from  the  day  he  was  taken  sick  until  he  died,  and  ascert 
am  from  them  the  treatment  that  they  had  given  him,  and  ascertain  from  them  the  diagnosis 
that  they  made  of  the  cause  of  his  illness?  Had  the  State  done  so.  they  could  have  found  the 
cause  of  his  death  to  have  been  an  internal  abcess.  which  was  found  by  pathologists  to  have 
been  the  cause  of  death,  confinning  the  diagnosis  made  by  Dr.  Wray  and  Dr.  Sasse.  This  pro- 
secution was  not  instituted  for  the  purpose  of  attaining  the  ends  of  justice,  but  Its  purpos- 

was  ulterior.  u  u   j 

If  the  Foran  family  had  succeeded  in  convicting  me  of  the  crime  of  murdering  my  husband, 

I  would  have  then,  by  law,  been  deprived  of  any  part  in  his  estate  and  the  Insurance  Company 

211. 


would  have  been  relieved  from  paying  me  the  $2000  insurance  on  his  life  and  the  Foran  family 
would  then  have  succeeded  in  securing  my  deceased  husband's  property.   The  members  of  the 
Foran  family  behind  this  prosecution  have  been  moved  all  the  time  by  mercenary  motives,  and 
they,  together  with  Sheriff  Mc  Michael,  have  slandered  me  and  slurred  me  throughout  Richland 
County  and  elsewhere  and  have  slurred  and  slandered  the  twelve  honorable  gentlemen  of  Fair- 
mount  who  signed  my  bond  and  loyally  stood  by  me  through  this  terrible  ordeal  and  further 
have  attempted  to  slur  and  belittle  Dr.  Wray  and  Dr.  Sasse,  the  two  men  who  did  their  utmost 
to  save  the  life  of  my  deceased  husband. 

I  have  been  spied  on  and  have  been  sought  to  be  entrapped.   I  have  been  referred  to  in 
my  own  presence  in  terms  of  derision  and  contempt  and  no  one  will  ever  know  the  suffering  and 
poignant  grief  that  I  have  gone  through  since  the  day  of  my  arrest.   No  consideration  was 
given  to  me  that  I  was  to  have  a  fair  and  impartial  trial.  My  husband's  mother,  two  brothers 
brother-in-law  and  others  and  the  Sheriff  of  Richland  County,  have  sought  to  encompass  my 
destruction  by  depriving  me  of  my  liberty  for  life  and  taking  from  me  my  property  and  my 
character.   The  sheriff,  from  the  day  of  my  arrest,  wherever  he  could  get  an  audience  in  the 
different  parts  of  Richland  County,  has  traduced  me  and  has  sought  to  poison  the  minds  of  the 
citizens  of  this  county  who  might  be  jurors  should  the  case  ever  come  to  trial.  I  was  to  be 
crushed  and  destroyed  and  if  it  could  be  accomplished,  the  Foran  family  would  increase  their 
properties.  Now  when  the  charges  turn  out  to  be  farcial  and  ridiculous  and  without  found- 
ation, they  want  to  put  in  my  mouth,  words  that  I  was  pleased  to  have  it  dismissed,  when  from 
now  on  I  must  go  through  life  as  a  woman  charged  with  having  murdered  her  husband  and  having 
been  put  to  a  great  expense  in  defending  myself  against  the  most  henious  charge  that  could 
be  laid  against  a  wife  and  which  they  now  say  was  a  mistake.   If  Lounsbury  or  Mc  Michael  had 
a  daughter  charged  as  I  have  been  charged,  and  treated  as  I  have  been  treated,  they  would 
be  raising  heaven  and  earth  to  seek  justice  at  the  hands  of  the  courts  for  the  great  wrong 
inflicted  on  theirs.   I  am  informed  they  knew  over  forty  days  ago  that  no  crime  had  been 
committed  and  yet  because  Mc  Michael  and  Lounsbury  were  candidates  for  office  they  withheld 
the  dismissal  for  this  case  until  after  election,  compelling  me  to  expend  large  sums  of  money 
in  preparation  for  the  hearing  of  this  case  which  they  knew  would  never  be  held. 

There  is  said  to  be  a  remedy  for  all  wrongs  and  I  purpose,  if  possible,  that  those  peo- 
ple who  have  wronged  me  will  right  it  as  far  as  the  law  will  right  it.   However  the  injury 
to  me  is  irreparable  as  I  must  henceforth  go  through  life  under  a  cloud. 

I  take  this  opportunity  of  thanking  the  citizens  of  Fairmount  and  vicinity  and  La  Moure 
County  and  elsewhere  and  Dr.  Sasse  and  Dr.  Greenman,  who  have  stood  by  me  and  have  been  my 
comfort  and  support  while  laboring  under  this  terrible  charge  and  I  pray  God  that  neither 
they  nor  theirs  will  have  to  go  through  the  suffering  and  sorrow  that  I  have  endured. 

**********  December  2,  1926 


212. 


MRS.  FORAN  ILL 

Mrs.  Alma  Belle  Foran,  formerly  of  Fairmount,  who  has  been  111  with  sleeping  sickness 
at  the  home  of  her  mother  in  Huron,  SD.,  suffered  a  relapse  last  week,  according  to  word' 
received  by  friends  in  Fairmount. 

**********  January  27,  1927 

C.  E.  LOUNSBURY  TO  RESIGN 
C.  E.  Lounsbury,  state's  attorney  of  Richland  County,  will  resign  from  office  on 
January  1st,  and  his  successor  is  to  be  appointed  by  the  County  board. 

We  understand  there  are  already  several  candidates  in  the  field.  Mr.  Lounsbury  has 
accepted  a  partnership  with  a  law  firm  in  Chicao,  leaving  Wahpeton  on  January  1st. 

Mr.  Lounsbury  has  filled  the  office  of  states  attorney  very  ably,  and  it  is  with 
regret  that  we  learn  of  his  resignation. 

**********  December  29,  1927 

JUDGE  WOLFE  RENDERS  DECISION  IN  Mc  MICHAEL  CASE 
Finds  for  Plaintiff  on  Both  Appeals.   $1,500  Involved 

Judge  Wolfe  recently  decided  the  two  appeals  In  the  county  of  Rlchlcmd  vs.  R.  B.  Mc- 
Michael  cases,  rendering  a  decision  In  favor  of  the  county-  The  cases  involved  fees  in  the 
celebrated  Alma  Belle  Foran  case,  for  mileage  and  investigation.  $1,313.80,  was  the  sunount 
collected,  which  with  interest,  totals  $1500. 

Judge  Wolfe  contends,  in  his  decision,  that  the  bills  were  not  properly  Itemized  and 
that  Mr.  Mc  Michael  cannot  collect  for  travel  outside  the  state  nor  for  the  mileage  travel- 
ed by  his  deputies. 

As  we  understand  the  decision,  however,  Mr.  Mc  Michael  will  recover  a  part  of  this 

amount  by  resubmitting  the  bills  to  the  county  board. 

**********  May  17,  1928 


213. 


MISS  HOLST  OUT  ON  BAIL 

Stanley,  ND.,  Dec.  21st Miss  Alice  Hoist,  20,  who  was  bound  over  on  a  charge  of 

first  degree  murder  in  connection  with  the  shooting  and  killing  at  Sanish  of  William  Naf- 
us,  late  yesterday  furnished  $5,000  bonds  set  by  District  Judge  John  C.  Lowe  and  was  rel- 
eased from  custody  last  night. 

Both  defense  and  prosecution  seek  an  early  trial.  It  is  indicated  that  a  special  jury 
term  of  Mountrail  county  district  court  may  be  held  here  in  January  to  try  the  case. 

Miss  Hoist  has  returned  to  her  farm  home  near  Van  Hook. 

The  final  order  for  Miss  Hoist's  release  was  signed  today  by  Judge  Lowe.  The  accused 
girl  had  been  held  in  custody  of  the  sheriff  in  Stanley. 

**********  December  23,  1926 

FORMER  LIDGERWOOD  GIRL  TO  STAND  TRIAL  IN  MARCH 

A  special  term  of  district  court  will  be  held  at  Stanley  during  the  first  week  in 
March,  at  which  Miss  Alice  Hoist,  18  year  old  Mountrail  County  farm  girl,  formerly  of  Lld- 
gerwood  and  Grant  Township  in  Richland  County,  will  be  tried  on  a  charge  of  murdering  Will- 
iam Nafus  of  Sanish. 

District  Judge  George  H.  Moellring  of  Willlston  has  indicated  a  willingness  to  call 
the  special  term  at  Stanley,  at  which  he  will  preside.  One  other  case  has  been  set  for 
trial  at  the  same  time,  that  of  Emmet  Brewington,  charged  with  manslaughter  in  connection 
with  the  death  of  Mrs.  Mildred  Wilson  of  Minot. 

Tliss  Hoist  has  not  expressed  regret  over  the  shooting  of  Nafus,  which,  she  states, 
followed  an  attack  on  her.  The  case  will  be  followed  with  Interest  by  many  people  of  Lld- 
gerwood  and  vicinity  who  remember  the  defendant  as  a  school  girl. 

**********  January  20,  1927 

ALICE  HOLST  PLEADS  NOT  GUILTY 
Defendant  Unperturbed  by  Short  Session  in  Courtroom 
STANELY,  ND.,  March  2nd. . . . (AP) . . .A  plea  of  not  guilty  to  a  charge  of  murder  in  the 
first  degree  was  entered  here  late  this  forenoon  by  Miss  Alice  Hoist  of  Sanish,  age  20,  who 
shot  and  killed  William  Nafus  of  Van  Hook  in  a  poolhall  at  Sanish  last  December  to  avenge, 
she  asserts,  a  wrong  which  he  perpetrated  upon  her  while  she  was  in  a  helpless  physical  con- 
dition. 

The  girl  slayer  answered  not  guilty  to  the  charge  in  a  low  but  clear  voice  and  apparent 
ly  was  unperturbed  by  the  short  court  proceedings  before  Judge  George  H.  Moellring.  At  the 
time  of  her  arrest  immediately  after  the  shooting,  she  told  officers,  it  Is  said  by  them,  tha 
she  was  not  sorry  for  her  deed. 

Only  a  few  spectators  were  In  the  courtroom  when  the  girl ,  accompanied  by  her  mother 
and  her  counsel,  F.  F.  Wyckoff,  of  Stanley,  appeared  for  arraignment.   It  is  expected,  how- 
ever, that  the  courtroom  will  be  filled  when  the  introduction  of  testimony  is  begun,  probab- 
ley  tomorrow  forenoon  unless  delays  are  encountered  in  the  selection  of  a  jury. 

21A. 


That  the  act  was  justifiable  under  the  "unwritten  law"  will  be  the  contention  of 
the  defense.  It  has  been  announced. 

**********  March  3,  1927 

HOLST  TRIAL  POSTPONED 
Girl  Will  Go  On  Stand  For  Further  Crossexamination  at  Reopening 

STANLEY,  ND.,  March  5th. . . (AP) . . .A  week's  adjournment  in  the  trial  of  Alice  Hoist,  20 
year  old,  who  is  being  tried  for  murder  in  connection  with  the  slaying  of  William  Nafus  in 
a  pool  hall  at  Sanish  last  December,  was  ordered  today  because  of  the  physical  condition  of 
the  defendant. 

Miss  Hoist  fainted  yesterday  after  leaving  the  witness  stand  and  had  to  be  assisted  in- 
to the  court  toom  today. 

During  the  morning  session  she  sat  in  a  chair  with  her  head  propped  up  against  a  pill- 
ow, taking  a  listless  interest  in  the  proceedings. 

State's  Attorney  Cottlngham  announced  that  Miss  Hoist,  who  admits  the  shooting  of  Nafus, 
but  justifies  it  on  the  grounds  that  she  had  been  crimminally  assulted  by  him,  will  be  placed 
on  the  stand  for  further  cross  examination  when  the  trial  is  renewed  on  March  lAth. 

The  phenomena  of  "psychl-epilepsy,"  described  as  "transient  memory  or  impairment  of  the 
mind  with  or  without  convulsions,"  was  introduced  at  the  trial  today  by  Dr.  D.  A.  Flath,  of 
Stanley.   Recalled  as  a  witness  for  the  defense.  Dr.  Flath  said  he  had  had  no  personal  exper- 
ience with  persons  so  afflicted  and  that  his  knowledge  of  such  cases  is  based  entirely  on 

what  he  has  read  in  standard  authorities  on  medicine. 

**********  March  10,  1927 

HOLST  GIRL  FREED  of  MURDER  CHARGE 
Jury  Acquits  Sanish  Girl  on  Grounds  of  Insanity.  Jurors'  Out  15  Hours 

STANLEY,  ND.,  March  16th Miss  Alice  Hoist,  20  year  old  Sanish  girl,  was  acquited 

at  9:35  AM.,  today  of  the  murder  of  William  Nafus  of  Van  Hook  last  Dec.  13th.  The  jury 
found  the  defendant  not  guilty,  on  the  grounds  of  Insanity. 

For  the  first  time  during  the  entire  trial  of  the  case,  the  girl  smiled  faintly  as  the 
verdict  was  read,  and  as  the  jurors  passed  her.  Miss  Hoist  and  her  father  and  mother,  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  August  Hoist,  each  shook  hands  with  the  12  men  who  had  tried  the  case. 

GIRL  CRIES 

As  the  girl  walked  from  the  courtroom  she  started  to  cry,  and  shortly  thereafter  she 
was  put  to  bed. 

Judge  George  H.  Moelling  of  Wllliston,  who  presided  at  the  trial,  suggested  to  the  par- 
ents and  the  girl's  counsel.  Attorney  F.  F.  Wyckoff  of  Stanley,  in  view  of  what  had  trans- 
pired In  the  trial  of  the  case  when  the  girl  was  twice  affected  by  what  her  parents  asserted 
were  epileptic  fits,  that  she  be  put  under  observation  and  be  given  medical  treatment. 

TO  TAKE  REST 

Attorney  Wyckoff  informed  the  court  that  such  plans  had  already  been  made,  and  said  that 
the  girl  would  go  to  Lidgerwood,  OT..  for  a  stay  with  relatives  to  give  her  a  much  needed  res 

215. 


The  jury  was  given  the  case  at  5  PM.,  yesterday  and  deliberated  throughout  the  entire 
night,  agreeing  upon  a  verdict  shortly  after  8  AM.,  today. 

It  was  the  contention  of  the  defense  that  Miss  Hoist  was  in  a  seizure  of  psychic  epil- 
epsy at  the  time  she  killed  Nafus  in  a  Sanlsh  pool  hall  last  Dec.  13th. 

Taking  the  witness  stand  in  her  own  defense,  the  girl  testified  that  she  could  not 
recall  having  killed  Nafus,  and  also  asserted  that  she  could  not  recall  incidents  or  events 
for  a  few  days  prior  to  and  subsequent  to  the  slaying.  She  testified  that  Nafus  on  Dec. 
10th  had  criminally  assulted  her. 

**********  March  17,  1927 

ALICE  HOLST  MARRIES  MAN  WHO  HELPED  FREE  HER  OF  MURDER  COUNT 
Sanlsh,  ND.,  OCt.  17th. ..  .Alice  Hoist,  20  year  old  farm  girl  residing  here,  who  a 
few  months  ago  in  district  court  at  Stanley,  was  found  not  guilty  of  a  charge  of  first 
degree  murder  in  connection  with  the  slaying  of  William  Nafus,  Van  Hook,  in  this  city, 
has  become  the  bride  of  Jerry  Hardlck,  local  barber,  who  was  a  witness  in  her  defense  at 
the  trial.  The  wedding  was  performed  by  Rev.  Joseph  Heer,  Van  Hook,  and  Albert  M.  Hoist 
and  Agnes  Hoist,  brother  and  sister  of  the  bride,  were  attendants.  Miss  Hoist  was  acqult- 
ed  of  the  murder  charge  by  the  jury,  which  found  she  was  insane  at  the  time  the  crime  was 
committed.  **********  October  20,  1927 


216. 


ATTEMPT  TO  KILL  ALICE  HOLST 
Friends  of  Man  She  Slew  Questioned  by  Sheriff  Warren 

MINOT,  ND.,  Dec.  28th An  attempt  to  kidnap  and  slay  Mrs.  Alice  Catherine  Holst- 

Hardlck  of  Sanlsh,  who  last  summer  was  acquitted  of  a  charge  of  murdering  William  Nafus, 
in  that  village,  today  is  under  further  investigation  by  Sheriff  S.  A.  Warren,  of  Stanley. 

Two  men,  came  to  her  home  and  seized  her  when  she  opened  a  door  leading  into  the  shed, 
stuffed  a  mitten  into  her  mouth,  threw  a  coat  over  her  head,  and  put  her  in  an  automobile, 
the  woman  told  the  sheriff. 

One  of  the  men  proposed  that  she  be  bound  and  left  in  the  house,  and  that  the  dwelling 
be  set  afire,  but  the  other  argued  that  it  would  be  better  to  take  her  to  the  bridge  and 
"drop  her  a  few  hundred  feet"  into  open  water  beneath,  Mrs.  Hardick  further  asserted. 

BROKE  LOOSE 

Fighting  desperately,  Mrs.  Hardick  said  she  succeeded  in  breaking  loose  from  the  man 
who  was  sitting  in  the  back  seat  of  the  automobile  with  her,  and  she  fled  to  the  downtown 
section  of  Sanlsh,  where  she  told  of  an  attempt  which  had  been  made  to  take  her  life. 

During  his  three  days  of  investigation.  Sheriff  Warren  has  interrogated  a  number  of 
friends  of  Nafus  and  gave  the  principal  grilling  to  two  Indians,  who,  however,  were  not 
retained  in  custody. 

ONCE  ADJUDGED  INSANE 

In  acquitting  Miss  Hoist  on  a  charge  of  murdering  Nafus,  whose  home  was  at  Van  Hook, 
but  who  was  residing  in  Sanlsh  at  the  time  he  was  killed,  the  jury  found  that  the  girl  was 
insane  at  the  time  of  the  shooting. 

She  had  gone  into  a  Sanlsh  pool  hall,  where  Nafus  was  loitering,  and  calling  him  to 
the  front  of  the  room,  she  fired  a  shot  from  a  pistol,  which  killed  him  almost  instantly. 

Testimony  introduced  at  the  trial  by  the  defense  was  to  the  effect  that  she  was  afflict- 
ed by  psychic  epilepsy,  a  disease  which  her  expert  medical  witnesses  said,  often  renders 
the  victim  devoid  of  their  senses  and  makes  them  unable  to  distinguish  between  right  and 
wrong.  The  girl  testified  that  she  could  not  recall  having  killed  Nafus,  and  also  said 
that  she  could  not  recall  a  number  of  incidents  linked  with  the  case  which  occured  subseq- 
uent thereto,  until  about  two  or  three  days  later. 

**********  December  29,  1927 


217. 


ERRORS  MADE  IN  MURDER  TRIAL  OF  THE  FOYTE,  TRIBUNAL  RULES 

WALLACE,  ID.,  JAN.  25th Conviction  of  Lee  Foyte,  former  Valley  City,  ND.,  youth 

condemmed  to  hang  for  first  degree  murder  in  Idaho,  was  reversed  Monday  by  the  Idaho  Sup- 
reme Court  on  the  grounds  of  errors  in  the  trial.   Foyte  was  to  have  been  hanged  last  sum- 
mer, following  conviction  on  Feb.  26th,  1926,  in  the  district  court  here. 

Since  that  time,  he  has  been  in  the  penitentiary  at  Boise,  following  a  stay  of  execu- 
tion granted  pending  an  appeal.  The  state  court  has  ordered  a  new  trial  to  be  held  at  Wal- 
lace, perhaps  in  February.  Defense  Attorneys  John  L.  Fitzgerald  and  Carleton  Fox  do  not 
contemplete  attempting  a  change  of  venue,  although  they  may  not  be  ready  to  go  to  court  in 
February,  they  state.  District  court  opens  for  spring  term  on  Feb.  11th. 

New  evidence  not  entered  at  the  previous  trial,  probabiliy  that  Foyte  himself  will  take 
the  stand  this  time  and  possibility  of  insanity  pleading  are  rxnnored.   Foyte  was  charged 
with  killing  James  Montgomery  on  his  ranch  in  the  St.  Joe  woods  country  near  Herrlck,  ID. 
Foyte  had  been  in  the  country  doing  railway  section  work,  quitting  to  make  a  stay  at 
the  Montgomery  ranch.   It  was  charged  that  in  December,  1925,  he  killed  Montgomery,  aided 
by  one  Albert  Timmel,  a  neighboring  rancher  of  the  mountain  country.  Montgomery's  body 
was  found  stuffed  in  a  stump  near  his  bam,  and  Foyte  was  arrested  at  St.  Maries,  some  30 
miles  down  the  river.  Action  against  Timmel  was  dismissed.   Robbery  was  the  alleged  mot- 
ive for  the  crime.  It  was  found  that  Foyte  has  disposed  of  some  of  Montgomery's  property, 
saying  that  Montgomery  had  gone  to  Kentucky  on  a  trip  leaving  him  in  charge. 

"Later  he  said  Timmel  killed  Montgomery,  forcing  Foyte  to  stuff  the  body  in  the  stump. 
Errors  alleged  in  the  tril  are  in  admission  of  evidence  in  the  judge's  Instructions  to  the 
jury.   One  of  the  principle  grounds  for  the  action  was  the  instruction  of  the  trial  court 
that  admissions  made  by  Foyte  against  his  own  interest  to  officers  were  presumed  to  be  true. 
The  supreme  court  held  this  to  be  a  proper  rule  governing  admissibility,  but  not  a  proper 
charge  to  the  jury. 

Foyte's  mother,  Mrs.  Joseph  Kantor,  now  lives  at  International  Falls,  MN.   Shortly  aftei 
Foyte  was  sentenced  to  hang  last  February,  many  North  Dakotans  heard  his  pitiful  story  and 
scores  of  letters  were  written  to  the  Idaho  officials  asking  that  the  death  penalty  be  lif- 
ted and  a  life  imprisonment  sentence  be  imposed. 

From  authorities  at  Valley  City  and  Lldgerwood,  ND.,  it  was  learned  that  the  general 
belief  was  that  Foyte  was  not  in  his  right  mind.   The  officials  had  said  Foyte  appeared 
queer"  when  in  their  custody  on  a  charge  of  setting  fire  to  a  straw  stack  and  carrying 
concealed  weapons. 

"I've  been  a  wanderer  and  was  a  stranger  when  this  murder  took  place,"  Foyte  told 
officials  after  his  arrest. 

**********  January  27,  1927 


218. 


FORMER  LIDGERWOOD  BOY  GIVEN  25-YEAR  SENTENCE 

Lee  Foyte,  23,  a  former  Lidgerwood  boy,  was  sentenced  Friday  to  serve  from  25  years 
to  life  in  the  Idaho  State  Prison,  for  the  murder  of  James  Montgomery,  65  year  old  rancher 
of  Herrlck,  ID.,  In  December  of  1925.  Foyte  entered  a  plea  of  guilty  to  a  charge  of  mur- 
der in  the  second  degree. 

It  will  be  remembered  that  he  was  sentenced  to  hang  last  year  on  a  charge  of  first 
degree  murder,  but  the  Idaho  supreme  court  granted  him  a  new  trial,  on  the  ground  of  a 
technical  error  in  trial.  After  spending  a  year  In  the  penitentiary,  Foyte  went  to  Wall- 
ace, ID.,  last  week  and  pleaded  guilty  to  murder  in  the  second  degree. 

At  the  time  the  youth  was  sentenced  to  hang,  much  protest  arose,  because  of  his  youth 
and  because  he  was  thought  to  be  abnormal  mentally. 

**********  March  10,  1927 


219. 


N.  D.  BOY  TO  HANG 
Convicted  Of  Murdering  Employee  and  Wife  Last  May 

Ferdinand  Schalps  must  hang  for  the  murder  of  Tony  and  Ludmilla  Geisler  last  May,  the 
supreme  court  held  today  in  affirming  his  conviction  and  death  sentence  by  the  district 
court  of  Roosevelt  County. 

The  appeal  of  Schalps  was  taken  under  consideration  by  the  Montana  Supreme  Court  on 
Feb.  24th,  when  his  attorney  appeared  before  that  body  to  argue  on  the  sentence  imposed  by 
Judge  S.  E.  Paul  of  Plentywood,  MT.  Schalps  was  sentenced  after  his  trial  at  Wolf  Point, 
Mt.  The  slaying  took  place  on  the  farm  of  the  Geislers  near  Biem,  MT.,  the  state  charged, 
and  were  committed  to  obtain  the  Geislers'  car  and  a  small  sum  of  money. 

Schalps  formerly  resided  near  Ashley,  ND.,  and  when  his  case  came  to  the  attention  of 
North  Dakotans,  many  sent  pleas  to  Montana  officials,  asking  that  his  sentence  be  reduced 
to  one  of  life  imprisonment. 

On  Sept.  25th,  1926,  the  day  Schalps  was  to  have  been  hanged,  the  Montana  Supreme 
Court  granted  him  a  last  minute  reprieve  and  notified  him  and  his  attorney  that  the  high 
court  would  consider  an  appeal.  At  that  time,  the  date  of  the  hearing  was  set  for  Feb.  24th. 

**********  March  31,  1927 


220. 


SLAYER  of  TEHELKA  CONFESSES  CRIME 
Tehelka's  Roommate  Tells  Story  of  Murder  with  Pair  of  Scissors 

Four  hours  after  confessing  torturing  his  former  roommate  Rudolph  Tehelka,  nephew  of 
Mrs.  Wm.  Popp  of  this  city,  Floyd  Johnson,  21  years  old,  was  sentenced  at  Minot,  ND.,  to 
life  imprisonment  in  the  state  penitentiary.  He  was  taken  to  the  state  penitentiary  on 
Thursday. 

The  murderer,  whose  home  is  in  Dennybrook,  detailed  the  events  that  led  up  to  the  kill- 
ing of  Tehelka  on  a  cold  winter's  night  in  a  Minot  garage,  where  the  victim  worked  as  night 
watchman  and  service  man.  After  several  hours  questioning,  the  story  was  obtained.  Tehelka 
was  stabbed  with  a  pair  of  scissors  early  Monday  morning  of  last  week. 

GIVES  COMPLETE  STORY 

Shortly  after  he  made  his  confession,  Johnson  agreed  to  plead  guilty  to  a  charge  of 
murder  and  at  6:30  PM. ,  was  brought  into  district  court.  He  was  sentenced  to  life  imprison- 
ment and  two  deputy  sheriffs  started  with  him  for  Bismarck. 

Johnson's  confession  was  made  in  the  jailer's  office  in  the  county  jail  at  Minot  in  the 
presence  of  W.  E.  Slaybaugh,  0.  B.  Herigstad,  Minot  attorney,  and  Rajrmond  C.  Dobson  of  the 
Minot  Daily  News. 

The  admission  of  his  guilt  came  from  Johnson  after  nearly  two  hours  of  steady  question- 
ing, which  followed  several  hours  of  previous  grilling  by  the  sheriff. 

Johnson  first  said  that  another  man  was  involved  in  the  slaying  of  Tehelka,  but  he  soon 
changed  his  story  and  admitted  that  he  alone  hit  his  victim  on  the  head  with  a  hammer,  and 
then  fearing  that  his  former  roommate  might  regain  his  senses,  stabbed  him  with  a  pair  of 
scissors  which  he  found  in  the  accessory  room. 

TALKED  to  TEHELKA 

Johnson  said  that  he  had  gone  to  the  garage,  probably  about  5  AM.,  Monday,  and  had 
found  Tehelka  lying  down  on  three  chairs  in  the  room  where  the  slaying  occured.   Tehelka 
was  awake,  Johnson  said,  and  he  sat  down  and  started  to  talk  to  hin. 

After  a  few  minutes,  Johnson  continued,  Tehelka  asked  him  how  long  he  was  going  to 
remain,  and  he  said  he  told  him  that  he  would  "stick  around  for  a  while."  Tehelka  then 
laid  down  on  the  chairs  and  said  that  he  would' "take  a  snore,"  Johnson  asserted.   The  pur- 
pose of  the  trip  to  the  garage,  Johnson  said,  was  to  obtain  $5  which  he  had  loaned  to 
Tehelka  a  few  weeks  ago. 

"I  sat  there  a  while  beside  Tehelka,  having  taken  another  chair  out  of  the  office 
where  the  cash  register  was  located."  Johnson  said.   "I  was  reading  with  the  aid  of  a  flash- 
light, then  I  got  up  and  walked  out  into  the  fire  room  and  picked  up  a  hammer,  and  came 
back  in  and  sat  down  again." 

"Then  something  came  over  me... I  don't  know  what  it  was.  I  hit  'Rudy'  on  the  head  with 
the  hammer.  He  raised  up  and  said  'Ow' ;  then  I  hit  him  again,  and  he  cried  'Ow'  again.  Then 
I  guess  I  hit  him  a  couple  of  times  more'.' 

STILL  BREATHING 

221. 


"I  thought  he  was  pretty  close  to  dying  then.  He  was  sitting  on  the  edge  of  the  chair 
and  was  unconscious.  I  reached  into  his  coverall  pocket  and  took  out  the  keys  to  the  cash 
register  and  went  into  the  other  office  and  took  the  money  out  of  the  till.  Then  I  came 
back  into  the  room  where  'Rudy'  was  and  he  was  still  breathing." 

"As  I  came  into  the  room,  my  hand  came  into  contact  with  a  pair  of  scissors  on  the 
counter,  I  noticed  'Rudy'  was  still  breathing  and  I  jabbed  him  with  the  scissors  a  couple 
of  times  I  thought,  but  may  be  the  three  times  as  the  newspapers  said." 

"Then  I  took  the  hammer  down  to  the  basement  and  threw  it  in  the  furnace  and  left  the 
garage  and  went  up  town." 

Johnson's  confession  came  only  a  short  time  after  Tehelka  was  buried  on  Thursday.  John- 
son said  the  thing  which  really  caused  him  to  confess  was  when  Slaybaugh  took  him  to  a  local 
mortuary  Wednesday  where  the  murdered  man's  body  was  lying  in  a  coffin. 

Johnson  looked  at  the  body,  shook  his  head,  and  uttered  "its  a  terrible  thing"  and 
beads  of  perspiration  appeared  on  his  brow. 

Johnson  roomed  with  Tehelka,  until  two  weeks  ago,  he  said,  and  also  formerly  worked  on 
the  same  shift  at  the  garage.   "Rudy  was  a  dandy  fellow.   I  used  to  work  with  him  and  we 
never  had  any  trouble.   I  ought  to  be  where  he  is  now,  dead"  the  confessed  slayer  solemnly 
remarked.   "I  don't  understand  what  ever  caused  me  to  do  it.   I  didn't  need  the  money.  I 
had  nearly  $10  in  my  pocket  at  the  time." 

**********  December  8,  1927 


222. 


INDEX  to  Film  #  1577  -  Hankinson  News 


Aas  106 

Abas  85 

Abbe  12 

Abbott  35,200 

Adams  85,86 

Adler  25 

Adnet  39 

Ahrens  52 

Aker  15,133 

Albright  108,147 

Aldrich  188 

. Allen  30 

Aim 19A 

Ambach    13,190 

Ambrosina  203 

Anderson  < « < 25 ,  29 ,  30 

35,44,76,99,103,183 

Andrews  184 

Anscietea  203 

Ant  151 

'Amdt  29 

Bailey  142 

Baisley  38 

Bank  183 

Barker  30 

Bartels  113 

Barton 142 

Bassett  191 

Bauler  16 

Beck  175,180 

Behm  53,57 

Beling  13,153 

Bell  11 

Bellin  28,33,111 

Bennell  • 118 

Bennington  28 

Benoit  6 

Benson 23 


Bentson  115 

Berg  190,191 

Bergman  6,118 

Bernard  11 

Berndt  7,35,43,54,74 

Bezenek  156 

Biaha  10 

Bidgood  53,57 

Biegert  97 

Biggs  55 

Birchem 35 ,  36 

Bisek  28,199 

Bladow 21,23,29,45,69 

130,150,169,200 

Blake  200 

Blazer  30 

Blonigon 25 ,  68 

Boelke  139,171 

Boetcher  57 

Bohn 17,18,19,20,26 

43,105,109,156,178 

Boldt  88 

Boll  155 

Bolton  135 

Bommersbach  177 

Born  53 

Borseth  166 

Bostrom  108 

Bouler  167 

Boyle  77 

Brady  7 

Brandal  137 

Brandt  38 

Braun  2,24,83 

Brisbin  37,191 

Bross  80 

Brown 13,115 

Broz  70 

Brueske  HO 

(223) 


Bruhn  201 

Bryan  67 

Buck  45,161 

Budak  52 

Buntzen  50 

Burbank  73 

Busta  18 

Butz  35 

Campbell  4 

Carr  4,6 

Chapin  43 

Christiansen  43 

Codner  7 

Coit  184 

Combs  30 

Cooch  91 

Cook  147 

Coppin  20,41,115 

Cox  46 

Crooks  41,42 

Cropper  137 

Currie  70 

Cushion  86 

Dabmire  47 

Dahl  76 

Daly  64 

Danderand  5 

DeFea  43 

Dennstedt  51,132 

DeVan  146 

Dick  22 

Dielke  9 

Dietz  83 

Differding  124 

Doerr  88 

Donahouer  160 

Dom  94 


Draeger  120 

Dramer  88 

Dumke  147 

Duval  14 

Duwenhoegger  48 

Dwyer  92,96,98 

Eggen  10 

Eggert  31 

Ehr  33 

Ehrens  169,202 

Ehret  24,171 

Eichhorn  178,190 

Ellingson  167 

Emerick  137 

Enberg  38 

Enderson  67 

Engleking  53, 166 

Ernest  26 

Ertz  66 

Essen  171 

Evans  30 

'Evenson  33,76,78 

Ewing  117 

Factor  5 

Farnum 124 

Feigner  196 

Felton  37 

Feneis  ■ 41 

Fenske  15 

Ferguson  56 

Fidelias  203 

Field  85 

Fletcher  25,27 

Foeltz  121 

Foran  120,124,205 

Forman  22,81,82 

Forster  22 

Fouminca  199 

Fowlds  79,84 


Fowler  188 

Fox  1 

Foyte  114,218 

Franz  29 

Fritsch  141 

Frondt  88 

Front  93 

Fulton  20 

Funnells  184 

Gaab  46 

Gabbert  70,87,88,151 

Garbrecht  163 

Gast  93 

Gaulkle  15 

Gehler  15 

Geisler 220 

Gereske  8 

Gerezek  118 

Gertson  29 

Gilbertson  124 

Gira  95 

Glander  179,192 

Glasner  25 

Godfrey  1 

Godi j  ohn  26 

Goette  10 

Golfine  33 

Gollnick  ...57,189,193,196 

Gotham 152 

Gowin  9 

Grady  22 

Grahn  48 

Grawe  146 

Green  15,196 

Griepentrog  8,189 

Grob  153 

Grohnke  65 ,  108 

Gross  56 

Gruba  18,26,198 

Gruetzmacher  112 

(224) 


Gully  47 

Gustman  37,161,163 

Gutschmidt  44 

Gylland  157 

Haas  5 

Haase  65 

Habel  44 

Hafsted  81 

Haglin  13 

Haidager  70 

Haire  81 

Hajny  11 

Halgunseth  64 

Harmer  90 

Hangel  109 

Hannon  38 

Hanson  4,189 

Happ  19 

Hardie  7 

Hardy  9 

Harles  47 

Hartleben 142 

Haus  ° 25 

Hayden  93 

Heck  51 

Heesch  24 

Hein  (e)  48,141 

Heinecke  10 

Heley  22,109 

Hell  153 

Helling  .89 

Helseth  23 

Hentz  13,19,36 

Herding  54,97 

Hermes  46,137 

Hingst  10,72 

Hitchcock  22 

Hoefs  105 

Hoeft  18,19,110 

Hoffman  17,39,199 


Hohenstem 58 

Holding 56 

Hoist  143,214 

Homrig  59 

Honl  18 

Horowitz  119 

Hortnick  30 

Novey  45 

Hrdlicka  14 

Hunter  14 

Hunziker  151 

Illig  67 

Jacob  137 

Jacobson  42, 165 

Jaeger  16,41 

Jagodzinski  188 

Jahn  22 

Jarl  66,68 

Jarski  43,58,111 

Jasmer  154, 164 

Jastrow 194 

Jensen  75 ,  76 

Jereski  58 

Johnson  14,30,52 

150,166,185 

Jones  41,53 

Jorgensen  68 

Jost  95 

Kaiser  178 

Kamke  81 

Karls  103,104 

Kara  ten  26 

Kath  163 

Kauf f man  74 

Keller  3 

Kelsey  129 

Kerkove  34 


Kern  7 

Ketcham 199 

Kiel  8 

Kiley  26 

Kinn 35,36,38,46,170 

Kinney  90,92,174 

Kirchner  5 

Klar  ., 39,45,55 

Klasen 24 

Klawitter  , 47 

Klenzing  76 

Klepp  24 

Klingbell  34 

Klousterman  112 

Knaak  47,193 

Rnudson  3 

Kollig  47 

Koppelman  17 

Korbel  10 

Korsvik  138,151 

Korth  56 

Krause  3,28,71 

Kretchman  44 

Kriz  11,13 

Kroh  163 

Krueger  17,56 

Kuchera  69 

Kuchynka  11 

Kuehl  48 

Kuemper  22 

Kulberg 10,12,33,198 

Kunnert  12,155 

Kunz  197 

Kurth  13,85 

Kurtz  117 

Kutter  19 

Ladd  60 

Lamb  68 

Lang  30 

(225) 


Langseth  178 

Larson 52,79,155,157 

Latzke  164 

Lauder  21 

Leathart  102 

Leavitt  45 

Lee  89 

Lehman  95,134 

Leinan  152 

Lenz  1 

Lescherbury  44 

Libsock  75 

Lierman 100 ,  194 

Lindsey  132 

Linehan  19,26,85 

Lipovsky  21,95,98 

Lisk  123 

Lockman  38 

Lohr  192 

Loll  14,152 

Lubenow  15, 160 

Lueck  31 

Lund  75 

Lundgren  25 

Luther  148 

Lyons  95 

Magill  Tri98" 

Magilner  12 

Magilvesky  10 

Mahler  151 

Manske  70 

Marik  8 

Marks  102,123 

Narvik  37 

Marvin  71,74,201 

Mattson  142 

Mauer  51,171 

McBride  67 

McCoy  158 


McKeith  58 

McKinnon  54,174 

McMorrow 39 

McTigue  8 

Medenwald  (t) ,. .47,57, 164 

179,190,192 

Melby  50,81 

Melland  3 

Mergens  26 ,  198 

Merrif ield  142 

Meyer  7 

Mickleson  74 

Mielke  129 

Milbrandt    13,154 

Miller 26,146,169,189 

Mindeman  56 

Mitchell 35,54,108 

Mittag 8,13 

Mitzel  70,111 

Moe  5,66,178 

Moellenhoff  48 

"Moffet  41 

Moffit  42 

Montgomery  103,114 

Moon  143 

Moore  4,5,6,51,159 

Moores  131 

Mosher  75 

Motis  37 

Movius    29,136 

Muehler  9,112,155 

Murphy  29 

Myhra  4 

Nafus  143,214 

Nehmer  164 

Nelson  .  , 12,14,55,87 

119,160 

Neuman  34,147,148 

Newby  119 


Norman  122 

Novotny  58 

G'Brian  31,68 

0' Conner  21 

"Ohio"  130 

Ohn 23 

O'Keefe  91 

Olberg 10 

Olds  183 

O'Leary  24 

Oliver  87,123,176 

Olson  117,140 

O'Reilly  86 

Orlady  51 

Ortman  136 

Osbon  Ill 

Ott  173 

Pahinaninen  138 

Pahl  115 

Pankow  164 

Pappa  193 

Pasbrig   38,86 

Patrick   93 

Patzkowski  72 

Payne  43 

Pederson  164 

Peitz  20,27,40 

Pelham 150 

Perry  53 

Peterka  50 

Peters  40 

Peterson  1 

Petrick  21 

Plaisted  143 

Plum 56 

Podliska  11,13 

Pohl  16,48 

Pomeroy  58 

(226) 


Ponath  152 

Poole  159 

Popp  74,182 

Porkomy  133 

Port  193 

Portner  58 

Powers  28,187 

Prall  151 

Prchal  28 

Pribbemow 50 

Prochnow  130 

Puetz  24 

Pydynkowki  88 

Quaal  48 

Qualley  112 

Queneau  40 

Quimby  98 

Rackow  155 

Radloff  19 

Ramberg  33 

Ramesdell 199 

Randall  39 

Raney  58 

Rathgerber  65 

Reiden  69 

Reinke  2,107 

Renelt  18,34 

Rettig  135 

Richardson  167 

Rick  142 

Rieman  55 

Rinderman  149 

Robertson  155 

Robinson  52 

Roeder  30,47 

Rogness  102,105 

Rommereim 80,92 

Roob  18 


Root  69 

Rose  8 

Rosenberry  106 

Rosenkranz  161 

Roth 31,91,93,169,202 

Rudolph  170 

Russell  189 

Rus  tad  4 

Schaefer  189 

Schiebe  84 

Scheller  198 

Scherf  5 

Schiller  84 

Schiltz  34,48 

Schlener  14,71 

Schmeiding 72 

Schmidt 37,101,102 

Schnacke  53 

Schraddik  136 

Schram  (m)  188,199 

Schroeder  16 

Schweir  97 

Secundia  100,203 

Sellner 1 

Seuser 201 

Shea  176 

Shelver  30 

Sherman 74 

Slabik  130 

Sleight  50 

Skog  38 

Smith  1,16,53,149 

Soehner  16, 167 

Sorkness  51 

Spotten  116 

Spottswood  39 

Spreckles  ..99,101,102,148 

Sprogel  60 

Stack  44,161,164,170 


Stein  (e)  25,28,133 

Steinwehr  70, 165 

Stevens  99 

Stewart  146,189 

Stiles  168 

"Stillwater  John" 139 

Stiteler  146 

Stobey  37 

Stoltenow  ...9,18,19,38,57 

Stone  78 

Stowell  67 

Strege  40,139,183 

Strub  111,112 

Strubel  187 

Sturgis  45 

Sullivan  43 

Sunde  183 

Swenson  99,164 

Syverson  54 

Tehelka  182,221 

Tewes  121 

Theocara  Ill 

Thiel  71 

Thomas  146 

Thompson  124 

Thornton  Ill 

Thunnel  193 

Thurston  55 

Tiegs  79 

Timmins  60 

Tisdel  4,107 

Tix  188 

Traux  78 

Trichler  53 

Trittin  59,64 

Trom 80 

Trousil  199 

Tulloch  149 

Tyson  174 

(227) 


Umberhocker  152,168 

Unknown  168 

Van  Arnum 198 

Van  Middlesworth  ....  .44 

Varland  37 

Veflin  25 

Vienenstocker  14 

Voeltz  51 

Wacha  7,50 

Wahl  11 

VJalker  116,176 

Wall  200 

Wanner  27 

Warner  45 

Warren  8 

Waterhouse  88 

Watson  149 

Waxier  133 

Webb  12 

Weibusch  136 

Weinkauf  68,139,140 

Weiser  42 

Weiss  187 

Weitzig  68 

Welsh 54 

Westbo  131 

Westphal  129 

Wexler  178 

Whitechurch  145 

Wickman  44 

Williams  55 

Willprecht  9 

Wilm  120,123,173 

Winkle  189 

Wipperman  40,154 

Wirth  30 

Witt  ..28,33,134,173,178 
Wittich  67 


Wohler  56 

Wohlwend  118 

Woldera  72 

Wolders  142 

Wolfe  130,137,200 

Wood  7 

Woodruff  128 

Woodward  69 

Woolsey  20,198 

Womer  19,40,129 

Wrolstad  45 

Wurl  149 


Young  52 


Zabel  193 

Zeller 19 

Zentner  198 

Ziegelman  18,44,72 

Zietlow  14 

Zinnnerman  66 


(228)