Slope County, Farmers Press (1917 - 1919) Extracted and contributed by Trudy Mckean, NDGenWeb Coordinator for Slope County. ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ************************************************************************ (C) 1999 Trudy McKean November 2, 1917 Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Towle the proud parents of a girl which arrived at their *** Monday. Mother and daughter doing nicely. November 9, 1917 Mr. Thorveld Bjerke and Miss Liddie Dragland were united in marriage at the Lutheran church in New England on Tuesday October 30th. The groom is a prominent young man living in E Six township six miles west of New England. The bride is a resident of Aneta, N.D. who has been visiting with her brother Christ. Dragland in E Six township for nearly a year, where the groom met and won her. On the evening of the wedding a big reception was held at the farm home of the grooms parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bjerke, at which all the people in that neighborhood attended. The newlyweds will make their home on the farm of Mr. Bjerke's parents. The Press joins in with their many friends in wishing them a long and happy married life. The marriage of Howard Atkinson, a prominent farmer of Harper Township, is a grand surprise to most of his acquaintances who extend their "heartiest congratulations and good wishes" to the "newlyweds". The stork left a little bundle of humanity in the form of a baby girl at the G.A. Erickson home a week ago last Monday. December 7, 1917 A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Silvius, Sunday December 2nd. Mother and child getting along nicely. January 11, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Brownlee, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born to them on Wednesday morning January 9th. Mrs. Brownlee is at Bowman where she is in the care of a Bowman doctor. Pa Brownlee received the good news Wednesday afternoon by the stage driver and left for there as soon as the stage returned which was late in the evening and not before he had passed around the cigars. Last report mother and daughter were doing well. The little five month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Christmas died at their home last Thursday morning. It seems she hadn't been feeling well for the last few days, but it was a terrible shock to the family on Thursday morning to find the little one dead in bed. The funeral service was held on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Christmas have the sympathy of the entire community in time of their bereavement. January 18, 1918 A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Schaff, Sunday Jan 6th. February 1, 1918 Last Saturday evening Miss Fay Bernice and Reinold Lindner were united in marriage by Judge White. The happy occasion took place at the Farm Land and Coal Co's house west of town where the brides parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Herron reside. The groom has made Amidon his home for some time past and is at present foreman at the big farm. The bride is a promising young lady who came here last year with her parents from Rockford Ill. The Press joins in with their many friends in wishing them a happy married life. February 8, 1918 John Connolly Dead It was with deep regret that we learned of the news that John M. Connolly of the Herald at New England had passed away, at Ogden, Utah while on his way to California for his health. John was a nature born newspaperman and had got in a position where he could publish a first class newspaper. He had every reason to complain, but who very seldom, if ever did. He left this world as he went thru it - with a smile. Obituary (Contributed) William August Pfeifer, aged 37 years 4 months and 10 days, passed away at his home north of Griffin, N.D. on Tuesday Jan. 29 at 1:30 a.m. He was taken ill with an attack of pneumonia on January 11th, and although everything possible was done for him he passed away as above stated. The deceased was born in Green Lake county Wis. In 1905 was united in marriage to Miss Ida A. Preuss, who o with four children survive him. They are Edna Florence, aged 8; Earl George, aged 5;Hallie Ernest and Howard Clarence, twins, aged 1 year and 9 months. He also leaves an aged mother and a sister, Mrs. E. G. Boyk both of Spokane, Wash., and five brothers, J.E.; Herman A; and Fred G; of Bessie, N.D., Henry J; of Danube, Minn.; and Otto A; of Milbank, S.Dak. In 1908 Mr. Pfeifer with his family came to Billings, now Slope County and took a homestead north of Griffin, where he has since resided. Mr. Pfeifer was an unusually strong, robust man, a hard worker and was successful as a farmer, his sudden taking away will be a great loss to that neighborhood. He died as he lived, right to the minute; always on time; always ready to assist a neighbor. To know him was to be his friend. He was a loving husband, a kind and affectionate father. Always cheerful and optimistic. With him honesty was a principle rather than a policy. The weather was cold but the many neighbors gathered to extend their sympathy to the bereaved ones. Rev. C.C. Benson of the Methodist Church of Bowman conducted the funeral service at the home on Friday morning Feb. 1. Internment was made in the Cemetery at Bowman. February 22, 1918 The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Sault will be glad to hear that they are the proud parents of a fine 6 pound baby girl which was born to them last Friday Feb. 15th. Mother and daughter doing nicely under the care of Dr. Sarchet at New England. March 8, 1918 Mr. Leland Moore and Miss Orpha Place were married at Bowman last Saturday. Their many friends wish them a long happy married life. April 5, 1918 A very young gentleman arrived at the home of C.E. Frost today via the stork route, and Pa Frost said, "smoke on me." Ernest and mother both getting along nicely, is the report. April 12, 1918 A seven pound boy arrived at the Fred Stegner home Tuesday, Auntie Brandenberg going out from Amidon to see that the youngster received a square deal since when Henry has been taking his meals at the hotel with "us boys." May 3, 1918 More Slope County Men Respond to Call From Those already in Fight The following are those going from Slope county. The first 12 are of call 137 and departed for training camp Monday: Mathew Wlaser; Math Ward; Albert H. Krueger; Engel Eide; John P. Hollander; Rebert D. Anneberg; Gustav A. Wheeler; Dan Schlanker; Sigurd K. Martinson; Jerrison H. Donahue; Floyd L. Farr; Marvis E. Fowler. Of the next call, 183, and leaving May 9, are: Carl E. Shady; Clifford L. Kinden; Marshall D. Remillard; Ed Evans; Otto E. Huston; Herbert T. Lundgren; Jas. J. Saddler. The names of the following occupational volunteers have been telegraphed to the adjutant general at Bismarck and will be called from Washington: Forest Stowe, chauffeur; Henry Kanestra, locomotive fireman; Leslie Hall, teamster; Frank McCown, car inspector; James W. Fulks, boilermaker. May 10, 1918 The first Slope county soldier to die was Frank Ross, who formerly lived at DeSart. He was at Camp Dodge when pneumonia fastened a death clutch. He will be buried Saturday at New England with honors. May 24, 1918 Nick, ten-year-old son of Nick Hahan, and Ludwig the thirteen year-old son of Adam Hahn, both prominent farmers of the New England community, were drowned Tuesday afternoon in a small mine pool near their home. The bodies were not recovered till late that night. The clothing of the boys, who were cousins, was found at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening by a part of Russians who were working in that neighborhood. They made efforts to find the bodies but their efforts not meeting with success, they sent word to New England at 10 o'clock and immediate after, about fifty heavy loaded automobiles were rushed to the scene. Drag hooks were lowered into the pool and shortly after this method was adopted, the bodies were discovered by Al. Anderson, who brought them to the surface. At the edge of the pool, the water is but a few inches deep but a short way out from the shore line, there is a sheer drop of more than six feet. It is presumed that the boys stepped off this ledge as their bodies were found at its foot. The pool is in the vicinity of a mine four and a quarter miles northeast of New England. The boys were last seen alive just before 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. - Dickinson Press. Miss Anna Anderson, who has been visiting with her brother, passed away Sunday morning, death being caused by hemorrhage of the stomach. Deceased had not been feeling well for some weeks, though her condition was not thought serious. Funeral services were held at one o'clock Tuesday, Rev. Ingebretson conducting, and burial taking place in the Schollsmade cemetery. June 7, 1918 A boy arrived at the William Nebergall home Monday 5th and Dr. Stribling was in attendance. A bright little boy was born Tuesday night to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Parkin's near Mineral Springs. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Aaelen Wednesday May the 29th. August 8, 1918 A winsome little lady arrived at the Livingston home in this town Wednesday and will make her home with them for many years to come, it is hoped. Papa Livingston can hardly be approached since the happy event. August 29, 1918 More Soldiers Leave The following left for training camp Wednesday, August 21: Harold Vasfaret; Melvin J. Homelvig; Matsushiro Kosaka; Horace R. Foley; Patrick H. McTygue; Erwin Molsahn; Michael J. Moravetz. And the ones for Monday, Sep. 2, are: Menuds R. Veola; Walter Molarowska; Mathias W. Shaffer; Joseph G. Carlson; Carl Herman Hauffman; Otto Earl Rick; Math Andrew Largis; Frank W. Ketchum. Amanda Dalhaug Dies About two weeks ago Miss Amanda Dalhaug, daughter of Mrs. Dalhaug of this place, was hurt in an auto accident near Scranton, at which place the young lady was employed. It appears that she and another young lady were out riding and lost control of the car which overturned and Miss Dalhaug received internal injuries which placed her in the hospital at Bowman for a week or more. Leaving that institution before she was fully cured from her hurts she came home to visit her mother and growing worse was hastily taken to the Dickinson hospital where she died the same day she arrived - Tuesday. Deceased was a popular girl, of about twenty-two years of age and her untimely demise is mourned by many friends as well as the relatives here. October 24, 1918 The funeral of Harry Hanson who died at Camp Custer Mich. From Spanish influenza, was held from his home in New England Sat. afternoon at two o'clock. November 7, 1918 Tells of Death of Slope Co. Man Following an illness of less than three days, Verne White, age 27 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.S. White, 207 East Twelfth Street, died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at a local hospital of pleurisy pneumonia. Mr. White was apparently recovering nicely from his illness early yesterday, but to guard against relapse he was taken to the hospital where his death came half an hour after he arrived there. The deceased made his home at Montrose up until two years ago when he and his wife and family moved to New England, N.D., where they resided until last week when they returned to Sioux Falls, intending in the spring to go down on a farm in Kingsbury county, which Mr. ?White had purchased. Besides his parents, he is survived by a wife and three children, G**en aged * years, Lottie age two years and Harry 5 months old, two sister, Miss Florence White and Mrs. Jessie Nixon of Portland Ore., two brothers Joe White of Portland Ore., and Ollie White of New England N.D. Funeral arrangements are being held pending word from relatives. November 28, 1918 Tuesday was something of an eventful day in the George Inman home. Young Bobbie Inman says in response to questioning, that it was a little brother and did not seem inclined to comment on the matter further. On November 9th a little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Perkins at their home in New England. For several days before the arrival of the little stranger the whole family had been laid up with influenza and as the little girl came at about the same time as the epidemic the father says, "I guess we will have to name her 'Flu'". One thing in this connection is interesting. At the birth of the child the mother immediately recovered from the influenza. The other members of the family are now near recovered. Mrs. A. Larson assisted at the home during this rather trying experience and the mother and little one are both doing nicely. - New England Herald. December 5, 1919 Obituary Notices Chris Homelvig, one of the best known of the early Slope county settlers, succumbed to the dread pneumonia at his home southwest of town Monday evening, Dec. 2. He had been ill with the influenza; then following pneumonia, and for a time it was thought he was recovering but his strength was insufficient for the ordeal, and surrounded by all of his immediate relatives except two brothers now in the army, he passed away from the turmoil of this earth. Besides Father and Mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Homelvig of this place, there is left seven brothers and one sister: Sigwart, Melvin, Peter, Hans, Ingvald, Albert and Tiedman. The sister Mrs. Julius Nelson lives at Sheyenne, N.D. as does Peter. They were both at the bedside. The two brothers in the service were telegraphed to and will arrive in time for the funeral. The funeral will be held subject to their arrival and burial will take place here. Another sudden and sad death was that of Mrs. William P. Riley who also died Monday night, from pneumonia following influenza. She leaves besides the husband two small children, aged *** and one-half, and three years respectively, and a sister, Mrs. Mat. Jacobson, who resides east of town. Of a lovably, kindly disposition was Mrs. Riley and many there are who will join with the relatives in mourning her early demise. She will be buried in the cemetery at Bowman today, Thursday. M. Joseph Crisman of Mineral Springs was another to die from the effects of peritonitis, Friday November 29th, following an attack of influenza. In this family are nine children, the oldest a girl fifteen, who besides the husband, two brothers, and a niece, Jacob and Christian Keffler of Mineral Springs and Mrs. Geo. Dashone of this place are left to lament her untimely departure. The remains were interred at New England, Sunday Dec. 1st. Four motherless children were left to the care of a sorrowing husband when Mrs. M.C. Bush died from pneumonia following the influenza at the home northwest of town Wednesday Nov. 27. The funeral services were held Friday following. She was buried in the cemetery southwest of town. December 12, 1918 Obituary Notices Mrs. Frank Grange died Dec. 7 at her home near Amidon, aged 42 years. Deceased came to Slope county from Alexandria, Minn. About ten years ago and filed on a claim near Amidon on which she resided up to the time of her death. Eight years ago she was married to Frank Grange who together with four children are left to know the sorrow of a motherless home. Mrs. Grange was the mother of ten children, Joseph Saddler, 22 years of age, now in Camp Lee, Virginia; Barbara Saddler, aged 21, Peter Saddler, 19, Florence Saddler, 17, Alice Eggleton, 13, Lawrence Eggleton, 11; Thodore Grange, 7; Herbert Grange, 5; Cecelia Grange, 3 and Winifred Grange, five months. Besides the immediate family the mother, Mrs. Wilbur Aunetz of Verndale, Minn. And a sister, Mrs. Joseph Holzemer of Amidon survive. The services attending the funeral were held Wednesday, interment taking place in the Amidon Cemetery. Mrs. Richard Nash died at the farm home near Amidon, Sunday morning, December 8th of pneumonia following influenza aged 35 years. Lena May Wagner was born in Byron Ill. And in 1900 was married to Richard Nash. From Illinois they moved to Idaho and seven years ago moved to Bowman, where Mr. Nash conducted a blacksmith shop. About two years ago they moved to a farm in Slope county on which the family ahs since resided. At the call for skilled laborers Mr. Nash responded and for that reason was not at the bedside of his wife at the time of death but on his way home as this is written. Deceased was the mother of four children, Ralph B. Vanston, by a former marriage is now in France in the Medical corps; Earl E. Nash, 17; Irene 5 years; Ione, 4 years and Frances 2 years old. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, pending the arrival of the husband. Mrs. Julius Nelson, aged 37 years, wife of Julius Nelson of Sheyenne, N.D. died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Homelvig of near Amidon, of pneumonia following influenza Saturday night, Dec. 7. Deceased was the only daughter of John Homelvig and was married at Bowman about eight years ago to Julius Nelson and of this union the children survive, Myrtle age 7 and Clifford three years old. The husband did not arrive in time to see his wife alive. Funeral arrangements had not been announced at the time of going to press. Wednesday morning at six o'clock John Kunz passed away, at his home five miles west of town from pneumonia. He was born in Odessa Russia 31 years ago, and came to this country with his parents when but five years old. For the past eight years he has lived on his farm near t his place. He leaves to mourn his untimely death, a wife and two small children, father and mother Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Kunz, and two sisters Mrs. Emil Engalhard and Mrs. Mary Kassel all of Dickinson. He will be taken to Dickinson for burial. The time has not yet been set as his wife is not expected to live. Mrs. Alfred Anderson of New England passed away Friday afternoon at her home from influenza and a severe case of pneumonia. December 19, 1918 Obituary Notices Last Thursday evening Dec. 12 Hans Homelvig passed away at his home west of town from pneumonia the deceased leaves to mourn his untimely death a wife and four children. Seolin, Arthur, Harry and Estella, his father and mother Mr. and Mrs. John Homelvig, and six brothers. He was laid to rest Monday in the cemetery west of town. Mrs. John Kunz died at her home west of town Monday December 16th from pneumonia she leaves three small children to early departure, she will be laid to rest by her husband, who was buried last Saturday at Dickinson. December 26, 1918 All Marmarth was shocked last evening when the dispatch came announcing the death of Dovie Carter, which occurred December sixth as the result of accidental injury. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Carter of Marmarth. The family was just reading a letter from Dovie when the sad message was received. He was in the Aero Service in France. - The Marmarth Mail. January 9, 1918 Zora, the fourteen years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Marvin, died Saturday January 4th at Rhame where she had been taken for treatment for the influenza the funeral services were held January the 6th at the home 12 miles north of Rhame. She will be laid to rest in the cemetery at Mound. She leaves to mourn her early demise, a father and mother a brother and sister, she was always so sunny and bright that she will be greatly mourned for by all who knew her and we extend our sympathy to the sorrowing family. January 16, 1919 Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Klug of Mineral Springs are the proud parents of twin girls they were born Wednesday. January 23, 1919 Tuesday night a baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Lipset, Mr. Lipset is in camp Custer, but Mrs. Magnuson is there to see that all is well. January 30, 1919 A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Haagensted Sunday morning January 19th. The most popular couple of Slope county became husband and wife on December 26th when Robert Carr of Slope Center and Cordelia Brannick of Amidon were united in marriage in St. Paul. The bride has been deputy register of deeds for Slope county. She was an active member of all war organizations, she had much to do with the two last Liberty loan drives, always accommodating and cheerful. Bob Carr is a good fellow, he owns a large ranch he is reliable, a good business man and is very popular among the boys. Here is wishing them hearty congratulations. On Saturday evening a reception was held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Carr, everybody enjoyed the happy time. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Williams are the proud parents of a baby girl born Jan. 26th. February 6, 1919 Farmer Ends Life Tires of Struggle James Adams, Farmer Living North of Rhame Takes Life With Shot Gun (article is difficult to read) February 20, 1919 Word has just been received that a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Frederic of Giese. Congratulations. March 13, 1919 News was received here this week that Sigwart Homelvig and Miss Eliza Nickilson were married in Miles City, Mont. March 11. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Nickelson of this place, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Homelvig, who lives five miles west of town. These young people are well known and highly respected, and the Press wishes to extend congratulations. March 20, 1919 A baby boy was born March third to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hanson, mother and baby are doing nicely. March 27, 1919 The community was shocked to hear of the death of Mrs. Alfred Strehlow Thursday March 20th. She had been sick only two weeks and her death came as a shock to her many friends. All that loving hands could do was done, but of no avail. Funeral services were held at the house Saturday at 9 o'clock, and then the remains were taken to New England shipped to Ontario, Can. To parental home for burial. Her age was 43 years. She leaves to mourn, her husband and two daughters, Lillian and Mable. Mr. Strehlow and the children accompanied the remains to Canada. A "wee bit o' a lass" arrived at the C.P. Brownlee home in this city Sunday and our States Attorney has not been much in evidence since. April 10, 1919 A son came to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sams on April 1st. Mother and boy doing nicely. Jack O'Fallen a homesteader west of Midway died last week from cancer of the stomach. Mr. O'Fallen lived alone, and when found by R.R. Sams was in a critical state. Mr. Sams carried him to his home and gave him the best of care but he passed away Friday night. He buried Wednesday at the Taft cemetery. His brother came out for the funeral. Arthur Bilson died at the Bilson home near Midway last Sunday morning as a result of pneumonia following influenza. Deceased was a very promising young man and the stricken family have the sympathy of all in their grief. The funeral was held Tuesday, interment being made in the cemetery near Midway. April 17, 1919 Obituary Many was shocked to know about the sudden death and departure of Arthur Bejamend Billson who died after an illness of six days with the influenza. Every thing was tried but nothing could be done. To mourn the loss he leaves a mother and father, three sisters and three brothers, besides a score of friends who will miss him. He was 20 years and 11 months old. The funeral was held at the home on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Ingebretson conducted the funeral services. April 24, 1919 Last Friday morning the home of the Eastgates in this town was gladdened by the arrival of a winsome little girl and since then Charlie has been unusually busy in seeing that the little lady gets prompt attention and explaining that it's a g-i-r-l. May 1, 1919 Jacob Wilkers Died On Saturday, April 26 at his home near Bierman, Jacob Wilkiers, aged 56, died after a short illness and was buried in the cemetery at Alpha Tuesday April 29. Deceased came to this country about ten years ago and has ever since retained the respect of the people in whom he came in contact. There survives him besides the widow four sons, Edward, John, Clement and Henry, besides an adopted daughter. There was a cheviree in the neighborhood Tuesday night April 15th. When Leveret Greving and Mrs. Lebachen were quietly married at Mott in the afternoon. We all wish them a happy life. They will farm the groom's farm where he has been batching for a number of years. July 10, 1919 Baby Devoured by Brood Sow A shocking tragedy occurred the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Preichel homesteaders living near Lemmon, when their three months old infant was torn to pieces by a sow. The parents were working in the field, leaving the child asleep in the temporary sod shack which they had made their home. The sow burrowed her way thru the sod wall and snatched the baby. The children were aroused by the childs screams, but before they could force the sow away, the infant had been terribly mangled. Aid was promptly administered, but the baby only lived thru the night. Married John A. Elliott and Ada J. Ely were married at the Presbyterian manse at Miles City, by Rev. J.F. Smith, July 5th. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott were the recipients of many congratulations on their return from the wedding trip. They will reside on the ranch in Billings county. July 24, 1919 District Court Adjourns After a Five Day Session Naturalization Robert Carl, Alex Boddein, Wilhelm Theo Hunkemoller, Robert Fullarton were admitted to citizenship. Applications of Gustave Zielluisky, Jacob Weisling and Martin Seiger were taken under advisement. Application of Dick Hoeft was denied as he had plead guilty to disloyalty. August 14, 1919 A ten pound boy arrived at the John H. Adams home on Sunday August 3rd. The little fellow's name is Ezra John, and his papa wears a broad smile that won't come off. August 28, 1919 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gerth are the proud parents of a baby girl, born last week. October 9, 1919 Mrs. Morgan Sams Dies Jane Elizabeth Welch was born in Ripley county, Ind., September 20, 1843 and was married to Morgan Sams February 28, 1864. They resided at that place until 1872 when they moved to Iowa, removing to Darwin, Minn., at which place they resided until 1878, thence to Eaglebend, Minn., where they made their home until 1888 when they settled at Lincoln, Minn. In 1906 they moved to Slope county where they resided at the time of death, which occurred at the home nine miles north of Amidon, October 4th at 4 a.m. At her bedside at the time of death, besides the husband, were a daughter, Mrs. Indiana Murray and a son, Harry Sams. All of the family attended the funeral, except F.R. Sams and Mrs. Marybella Murray. Deceased was the mother of eleven children, nine of whom survive, who with the bereaved husband mourn the loss of a beloved wife and mother. The children were: William R., who died February, 1914; Thomas J. of Amidon; Sarah M. Miller who died July 22, 1918; Columbus M. of Amidon; Mrs. Marybella Murray of Lincoln, Minn.; Rosanna R. of Amidon; Franklin R. of Amidon; Charles B. of Midway; Zacheus of Ruso, N.D.; Harry of Amidon; Mrs. Indiana Muray of Midway. She was also the grandmother of 35 grandchildren. (a poem follows) Card of Thanks We wish to express our thanks to the kind neighbors, also the Sunday School and Yoeman lodge thru the illness and death of our beloved wife and children. Morgan Sams and children. Friends of Mrs. Morgan Sams were saddened to hear of her death Saturday morning at 4:00 a.m. Mrs. Sams was seventy-six years old and had been ailing for many years. She leaves besides her husband, nine children; seven boys and two girls. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Matteson at 2:30 Monday afternoon. Interment at the Beck cemetery. October 16, 1919 A fire of unknown origin completely destroyed the Lafayette Hotel at Hettinger last Thursday morning, two children, Floyd and Agnes Mahoney, and the cook, Nick Lyons being burned to death. The property loss is about $8,000 but is partly covered by insurance. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Willis of Mound, Monday night at the Rhame hospital. Willard is having a time of it; between his duties at the farm and the added responsibilities of being a father. Lyle Willis of Mound and Marie Kellog of Ellendale, M.D., were married in California recently. Congratulations to the happy couple. The marriage of Miss Hazel Burns, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Burns to Ralph Hayes, son of T.H. Hayes, occurred at Belfield, N.D., last Wednesday, October 8th. Rev. Matteson performed the ceremony after which the happy couple journeyed down to Dickinson for a short stay before returning to the home of the bride where a bountiful dinner was served. On the immediate family and intimate friends attended. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hayes will make their home at the Hayes ranch this winter. All their many friends join in wishing them many happy years of marred life. Mr. and Mrs. John Brentrup announce the arrival of a very young daughter, Thursday, October 9th. November 6, 1919 George Berton Hotrum, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Hotrum of west of town, was baptized at the church Sunday evening, Rev. Matteson performing the baptismal services. November 13, 1919 Double Wedding At the residence of Judge Fred White on Thursday afternoon took place a double wedding, where the latter united in marriage William Ming and Laura Stafford, and Nelson Stafford and Ada Evans; all of DeSart. The young couples were most royally entertained by the young folks of Amidon, being escorted to the Judge's residence by the Amidon "tin band" and after the wedding were shown around town, ending up at the Crystal where the crowd was treated at the expense of the bridegrooms. The newlyweds left that evening for their home sin DeSart, where they are engaged in farming. The Press wishes the young couples a long and happy wedded life. November 27, 1919 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rotering November the 4th a baby daughter. December 25, 1919 Mrs. John Pierce of Pierce died at her home early Sunday morning after a lingering illness of many months. Her death was caused by tuberculosis. Mrs. Pierce, formerly Leah Worthy, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Worthy, came to North Dakota from Kilbourne, Wis., eleven or twelve years ago with her parents and sisters. She taught school several years and about four years ago was married to John Pierce. She is survived by her husband and a son two years old; her father and mother. Mr. and Mrs. John Worthy; three sisters, Mrs. Wm. Jones of DeSart; Mrs. Hecock of Bowman, and Miss Margaret Worthy at home. Mrs. Pierce had a beautiful Christian character and she will be missed in a wide circle of friends who extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones in their time of great trouble. Funeral services were held at the First Congregational church Tuesday morning at ten o'clock. We just learned that August Johnson of Peaceful Valley passed away at a hospital in Ruso, N.D. where he and his brother Peter have been putting up hay. August was one of our soldier boys who fought in the front line trenches for many months.