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BIRTH, MARRIAGES, DEATHS FROM
THE BEACH ADVANCE
1919
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 3rd, 1919
Former Beach Boys Become Benedicts
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Burton - Pierce Nuptials
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The many friends of C. E. Pierce will be surprised to learn of his marriage to a
popular Minneapolis young lady by the name of Miss Beulah ….belle Burton,
Monday, December …, at Billings, Mont. She is said to be a very accomplished
young lady, having graduated from the Minnesota university and afterwards teaching
in one of the high schools in Minneapolis.
Mr. Pierce is well and favorably known among the Beach people, having been in
the drug business here for four years as the junior member of the firm of Rice &
Pierce.
The young people will be at home for their friends after February 1st, at Joliet, Ill.,
where Mr. Pierce is owner of a drug store.
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Bean - Reeve Nuptials
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Miss Grace Bean of Glendive and I. J. Reeve were married in Miles City,
December 21st. Mr. Reeve has ……….some ……. ady. Reeve came to this part of N.
Dakota in 1910 and took up ranching and farming north of Beach. He is well known
among the people of Golden Valley county and he and his bride will be most heartily
welcomed when they arrive here the first part of the week from a wedding trip to the
Twin Cities. It is thought that they will be at home to their many friends in Glendive,
after January 6th.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 3rd, 1919
Tony Brown
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The sad death of Tony Brown occurred at his home, 55 miles north of Beach, near
the mouth of the little Beaver, Friday, December 27, at 2:30 in the afternoon.
The young man was ill for a few days with the Spanish influenza when his wife
and little girl were stricken. As they were a mile and a half from the nearest
neighbor, and no one knew they were sick, it was up to Mr. Brown to get up and take
care of his family. Getting up in such a critical condition caused a relapse, followed
by pneumonia, making it a matter of only a couple of days before he died. His
remains were buried in the Beach cemetery Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock, Rev.
Thatcher officiating.
Tony brown was born in ……, Michigan, in the year of 1891, and lived there, with
the exception of two years in Minnesota, until 1903, when he moved west and located
at Beach. Here Tony went to the High school for two years and was well liked among
those with whom he came into contact. In 1912 he married Miss Bertha Arp. To this
union one little girl, now aged three years, came to bless the home. After his marriage
he farmed and was very successful for the conditions under which he labored.
He leaves besides his wife and little girl, his mother, Mrs. Ida Brown, two
brothers, Ben and John, and three sisters, Susie, Delia and Messila. The sympathy of
the community is extended to the sorrowing relatives.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 3rd, 1919
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brastrup are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine eight and a half
pound baby boy, born to them Sunday morning, December 29th. Mother and child are
doing nicely, but we are afraid that it will take “Dad” Brastrup some time to fully
recover.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 3rd, 1919
Born to Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Starmer, a baby girl last Sunday, December 29th. All
are doing nicely.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 3rd, 1919
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jonas are rejoicing over a little daughter born to them
December 30th, at their home three miles north of Beach.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 3rd, 1919
Golva News -
John Shafer left Christmas day for Arcadia, Wisconsin, where he was called by the
death of his father.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 3rd, 1919
Garner and Vicinity -
Nervell Corliss and wife are the proud parents of a son, born to them on December
20th.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 10th, 1919
W. H. Franklyn Died Monday
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Carlyle Editor Answers Call of “30.” Stricken With Paralysis He Lived But a Short
Time
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H. W. Franklyn, of Carlyle, Mont., died of paralysis last Monday, January 6, at
1:00 o’clock. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, January 12, 1875, and was
therefore nearly 44 years of age at time of death. Harry was the only surviving
member of his father’s and mother’s family, the others having all preceded him in
death.
Mr. Franklyn had not been feeling well, but yet was able to do the work in the
office, having gotten out last week’s paper on time. He had all but finished the last
line on a piece of job work on Saturday and was up and around Sunday. The end
came suddenly.
The community in which he lived will be the loser as he was making a success of
the Herald that had not been experienced before his advent into the newspaper game
at Carlyle.
Mr. Franklyn was well liked by all who knew him. A good business man, a
thorough mechanic and a man that understood the newspaper game. He received his
early training on the Chicago Inter-Ocean, of which paper his uncle was manager for a
number of years.
He was linotype operator for the Golden Valley Progress nearly all summer and in
the fall went to Carlyle to take charge of that paper, having bought the larger interest
in the plant. We owe much to Mr. Franklyn in this office, as he has given us
instruction and help that was of great benefit to us in operating the linotype.
He leaves to mourn his demise, a wife and adopted daughter and to them, with the
community, we wish to express condolence in their sad hour.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 10th, 1919
Death of Harley Edgar Wallace
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Again this week we are called upon to chronicle the death of one of our popular
young men of Beach. Word was received here last week, by Mr. and Mrs. Willis
Wallace, of the death of their son Harvey Edgar, October 21st, from wounds received
in battle. It is said he died about the same time as a neighbor boy, Harry Anderson,
only that in some way the Anderson’s were officially notified a month before the
Wallace’s. It seems strange that Mrs. Wallace should be the one to help Mrs.
Anderson in her hour of trouble, wondering at the same time about her own boy and
yet know knowing.
Harvey Edgar Wallace was born in Ontario, Wis., April 27, 1900, and died at the
age of 19 years, 4 months and 22 days. Ontario was Harvey’s childhood home. Later
he came to Beach, where his father took land north of town and moved his family.
Harvey helped his father during the summer months, and when he reached the high
school grade, attended the schools in Beach during the winter. On June 12, 1917, he
enlisted with Co. K. in Dickinson, and went with that organization to France,
December 12, 1917. Upon arrival there he was transferred to the 16th Infantry, Co. D,
and almost immediately went to the front, so that he saw a great deal of hard fighting
before his death. Letters will be sent to the commanding officer and Red Cross
society, to learn what they can of the particulars of his wound, death and burial.
Harvey was a clean young man, of good moral and religious ideas. He was a
member of the Methodist church and while at Beach attended regularly. He was also
active in the Young People’s society and had lived in such a way that he was
prepared for death when it came. The loss is indeed great for his parents and four
brothers, but perhaps we should feel as does his mother, that he did his duty for his
country and we should not mourn his loss, but be thankful we had a son to give to so
noble a cause. They sympathy of the entire community is with the Wallace’s in their
hour of trouble.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 10th, 1919
Unofficial Report of Ross Zollinger’s Death In France
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It is with deep regret that we publish this week, the statement received in Beach of
the death of Ross Zollinger in the service of his country, in the great world war.
There are very grave doubts as to the truth of the report for the reason of the most
perfect system maintained in the army over seas to report to headquarters every day
those killed in action or who died for any reason in the hospitals. These reports then
come by cable to Washington, and from there are immediately wired to the nearest
living relative. There has been no official notice to the effect that Ross died of his
wounds, received by his father, who lives at Ollie, up to this time. Hoping against
hope that our doubts are true and that the letter is wrong, we give the news to our
readers as it came to us.
Portion of a letter received by A. E. Swan, from a lieutenant in France, on which is
based the supposition that Ross was killed about November 8th, in the Argonne
Forest:
“When I saw him he was so seriously hurt that death was imminent, and the nurse
said he would not last through the night. * * * * I did not know him, unfortunately,
for he was a man anyone would be proud to know, and met his death gallantly
because of his conception of duty. Three machine gun bullets found their way
through his body, four in his legs and two in his right arm. He was also gassed and
suffered concussion from a high explosive. He was in a division which was the
keystone which ………the Argonne offensive and emerged scathe less in two months
of constant fighting previous, in the biggest, deadliest battle of the way. I am glad to
tell you that he is one of the shining lights, whose deeds have won the war.
You will notice that death is based on the statement of the nurse some hours before
even she thought it would take place. It is not at all impossible that in this case the
unexpected happened and that Ross weathered the storm. Then the statement by the
lieutenant, “I did not know him,” coupled with the fact that no official notice has been
received, adds further hope, for it may have been a case of mistaken identity.
Ross Zollinger was well known and had many warm friends in Beach. He was at
one time editor and manager of the Beach Advance. He was a writer of more than
average ability and contributed articles to some of the leading magazines, the Ladies
Home Journal and other high class publications. At the time of his enlistment into the
service he had charge of the publicity bureau of Grand Forks as secretary of the
commercial club.
Ross was popular in society, an entertaining conversationalist, a musician with
artistic temperament suited to playing band music, orchestra work or difficult solos on
the saxophone. He was also master of other musical instruments.
Everyone in this office is acquainted with Ross and every effort possible has been
made to get the facts. Further than what is stated above, is a letter to Mr. Hougen
from his son Jesse, dated December 13, 1918, which contains the remark: “I saw
Lieutenant Sprague and Ross Zollinger a few days ago.” To us “a few days ago” is
vague; it may mean yesterday or a longer period of time. However, let us still hope
there is some mistake and that Ross will return shortly with the triumphant boys from
France.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 10th, 1919
Popular Young Couple Married Wednesday
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Wednesday evening, at the Methodist parsonage, at 7 o’clock, a popular young
couple of Beach, Miss Emma Holler and Leo Stockwell, spoke the words which made
them man and wife, under the direction of Rev. Thatcher. Only the immediate family
witnessed the ceremony.
The bride was beautifully gowned in Persian georgette, with gray kid shoes to
match the background of the dress, and looked very pretty. The groom was dressed
in his military suit, the couple making a striking appearance.
Mr. Stockwell came to Beach with his parents fourteen years ago, and is well and
favorably known here. He went to school at this place and graduated with the class of
1917. Because of his poetical genius and his numerous productions along this line, he
was given the title of class poet. He was also class editor for a time and ably
sustained the class record and honor.
Almost immediately after his graduation he joined Co. M and left Beach the 1st of
October, 1917, as one of its members. He was in the service about six months when
he was given an honorable discharge on account of illness. Upon returning home his
father determined that his family must have a representative in the service, made
application and was accepted. He is now station at Camp Lewis, has won his way to
the head of the non-commissioned list and expects soon to go to Russia and help with
the work there.
Miss E. Holler, formerly of Van Horne, Ia., came here from Drayton, N.D., in the
fall of 1917, and was employed by the law firm of Keohane & Jones for several
months, when the Bankers Bond & Mortgage Co. induced her to enter their employ.
She is a very capable young business woman, a graduate form the Grand Forks
Business College at sixteen and possessed with a varied and valuable experience after
graduation. Since coming to Beach she has made many friends by her cheerful and
kindly disposition.
The many friends of the contracting parties extend to them best wishes for a happy
and prosperous life.
They will be at home to friends after February 15th, at Beach.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 10th, 1919
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crouse of Thelen are the proud parents of a big baby boy, born
Saturday, January 4th. Mother and child are doing well.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 17th, 1919
T. N. Roble went to Carlyle, Saturday to help Mrs. Franklyn get out the Carlyle
Herald, after the sudden death of her husband. She has decided to keep the paper
going herself if possible.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 17th, 1919
Bonnie View (Too late for last week) -
Tuesday, December 31st, the word was received by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wallace of
the death of their son Harley Wallace, which occurred some time in October, from
wounds received in battle. Harley was a young man of splendid character and
possessing a very pleasing personality. When war was first declared Harley was
among the first to answer the call to arms, and he died fighting to uphold the flag of
his country. To the sorrowing family is extended the sympathy of their many friends
in the neighborhood.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 17th, 1919
Mrs. A. N. Englund received the sad news of the death of her brother D. E. Dane,
of Waubon, Minn. Mr. Kane visited here several times and was a brother of Mrs.
Shear and Mrs. Madland, formerly of Sentinel Butte and Jack Kane. Interment was
made at Waubon, January 2nd. He leaves a wife and son, besides his sister, brother
and father to mourn his loss.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 24th, 1919
Ralph Kenneth Purvis
Death from the dreaded epidemic, Spanish influenza has taken another Golden
Valley country boy, also in the service. The brave young soldier, only twenty years of
age, volunteered his services in behalf of his country and outraged humanity, went to
Miles City for examination, but was rejected on account of not being of sufficient
weight for his height, and consequently not strong enough to withstand the hardships
of war. But undaunted by this the young man with the courage born of youth, went to
St. Paul, where he passed a satisfactory examination October 23rd, and joined the
marines to leave for training camp November 19th.
On that date he was called home on account of the serious illness of his mother
and contracted the disease while on the journey home, and was not feeling at all well
when he returned to St. Paul, but always conscientious in regard to this duties, he was
determined to go back to headquarters to report. After returning to the city his
condition rapidly grew worse.
His father started for St. Paul as soon as he received the telegram, but was unable
to see Ralph alive, as the message was not sent in time. The mother, brother and
grandfather were all sick at the time of his death and were unable to attend the
funeral.
Ralph Kenneth Purvis was born June 26th 1898 at St. Cloud, Minn., and came with
his parents to the Golden Valley in the spring of 1904, where he resided until called to
the service. Died at St. Paul, Minn., December 1, 1918.
He was educated in the rural schools and did one year of school work at the Beach
High school, then deciding upon a business career he attended business college at
LaCrosse, Wis.
He worked for some time on The Advance and by his genial and obliging manner
made many friends, as he also did in school and with whoever he became acquainted
with.
He leaves to mourn his loss his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Purvis, one brother,
grandparents, aunt and uncle and Mr. and Mrs. Rube Clark of Hodges, Mont., aunt
and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Mason Vanderhoof, Belle Prairie, Mont., sister-in-law, Mrs.
Charles Purvis Jr., and cousins from Belle Prairie, Mont., Mr. and Mrs. John Harpster.
The remains were brought home Tuesday on No. 3, the funeral services being held
Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment was made at the Beach cemetery, the ceremony at the
grave concluding with military honors.
The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved parents in the loss
of their soldier son, who had been away so short a time before being stricken with the
epidemic.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 24th, 1919
Charles W. Purvis
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We are called upon to chronicle the death, which took place during the past week,
of one of this county’s most prominent citizens, Charles W. Purvis, who passed away
on December 8th, 1918, at the age of 45 years and nineteen days.
Mr. Purvis was born in the county of Hendrick, State of Indiana, on November 19,
1875. During the year of 1879 his parents moved to St. Cloud, Minnesota, where he
grew to manhood. In 1896 he was united in marriage to Miss Effie M. Whitney, this
union being blessed with two sons, Charley A. Purvis and Ralph K. Purvis. With his
family he came to Golden Valley county in 1904, and has since that time made this
his home.
Some few days ago he was called to St. Paul by a message stating that his son,
Ralph K. Purvis, who had recently enlisted in the United States army, was
dangerously ill. Mr. Purvis arrived in St. Paul a few hours after the death of his son,
and the belief that he contracted the Spanish influenza, which caused his death while
returning with the remains of his son, only adds to the sorrow caused by the passing
of this good man.
Charley Purvis was widely known throughout this territory. He established an
enviable reputation of high character, was every honorable, thoroughly upright and
held in highest esteem by his every acquaintance. Always of a jovial and generous
disposition, he never lacked in friendships and no friend ever found his wanting.
During his life he was successful in providing a pleasant and comfortable home,
not only for his immediate family, but for his aged parents, who occupied their home
on the same farm.
Truly this community suffers a distinct loss in the untimely death of Charley
Purvis, and this paper wishes to convey the deep sympathy of many friends to this sad
family during their hour of grief.
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Note - We republish the obituaries of Charley W. Purvis and his son Ralph
because the likeness which was to appear with the write-up in The Advance at the
time of death, was unavoidably delayed in coming. The sadness of the double death in
the family and the sickness of Mrs. Charley W. Purvis and son Charles Jr., at that time
made a marked impression of grief in the community. Mrs. Purvis and Charley Jr. are
now well and in a measure have recovered from this sickness. The memory io those
who have gone before will always remains.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 24th, 1919
Charles and Warren Kirkpatrick left Beach, Monday for Seattle, Wash., to accept
positions, at least for the winter months.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 24th, 1919
News was received Sunday evening, by Dave Hawkins, who lives north of Beach,
of the death of his father at Forest River, N.D. Mr. Hawkins will not be able to attend
the funeral.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 24th, 1919
Alfred Kirkpatrick returned home from Camp Grant, Thursday, after receiving an
honorable discharge. He has been in the service the past five months.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 24th, 1919
Mrs. T. N. Kirkpatrick is enjoying a visit from her mother, Mrs. Nordgulen, of
Minneapolis.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 24th, 1919
A party of young folks from Ollie, drove out to the Marion Hooper home Friday
evening as a surprise party, in honor of Clara’s birthday. Games were played and a
delicious lunch was served at midnight, after which everyone returned to their homes,
wishing Clara many happy returns of the day. Those present were Ruth Baker, Ethyl
Rogers, Howard Stark, Ruth Smith, Bernice Beach, Lillian Esmay, Gertrude Stark,
Charles Turner, Bernard West, and Mr. and Mrs. Young and Oral and Gladys Gift.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 31st, 1919
Due to the funeral of our late sister, Mrs. Wojohn, the meeting of the congregation
scheduled for next Sunday must be postponed three weeks.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 31st, 1919
Influenza Victim
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Once more the dreadful plague has stepped up to claim a victim, one of the ………
…… and belo …… hers, Mrs. Herman J. Wojohn ……. es south of town ….. has
been ailing with ……. numb and, seeking re …… to the Bismarck hospital to
undergo an operation. She returned greatly benefited, also cheered by the prospect of
regaining sound health and the normal use of her limb. However, the One above in
Him all wise providence, chose to take her out of this world of suffering and pain to
restore her to everlasting well being. After her return from the hospital unexpectedly
the prevailing epidemic set in and continually going lower she finally gave up her
ghost into the hands of her Savior, Wednesday morning at 5:30.
Mrs. Herman Wojohn was born February 5, 1883, at Milfort, Brown county,
Minn., her parents being Edward Erdman and Mary nee Deuber. She was christened
at Sleepy Eye, receiving the name Mathilda Bertha. At Milfort she spent her
childhood days, later moving to Rices, Benton county, Minn., and in 1905 to Golden
Valley county, where one year later on June 28, she was united in marriage with
Herman J. Wojohn. This union was blessed with two children, Elbert and Frederic,
who, together with the husband and father, keenly feel the loss and sorrow inflicted by
the departure of the mother. Besides these are three brothers and three sisters, who
also mourn her death.
By her quiet and unassuming, as well as earnest disposition, Mr. Wojohn had won
the respect and admiration of all who knew her. Her many friends sorrow over her
going and with keen regret extend to Mr. Wojohn and his boys, the hand of sympathy,
especially since Mr. Wojohn and children are sick and confined to their home with
influenza and will be unable to even attend the funeral.
Funeral services will be conducted from the house two miles south of town,
Sunday at 1:00 o’clock by Rev. Trinklein.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 31st, 1919
Death of Magnus Firth
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Magnus Firth died this morning at 6 o’clock, of heart failure, at St. Joseph’s
hospital, where he was taken yesterday afternoon from his residence at the State
Home for Feeble Minded, when he became ill of gastritis. Until yesterday he was in
apparently good health, but became considerably ill and it was hoped that treatment at
the hospital would restore him. Last night his condition became very serious, ending
in death this morning. The deceased was born February 8, 1846, in the province of
Quebec, Canada. He came to Chippewa Falls in 1869, settling in the town of
Cleveland on a farm. He engaged in logging thirty years ago, …………..several
years. In 1894 he was elected to the office of county clerk and moved to this city.
He held the office for eight years, displaying unusual ability. He was an official of
integrity and capability. He possessed a remarkable memory and was a well educated
and studious man. He had a great faculty for working out details in any line in which
he was engaged, being accurate and methodical.
He was prominent in the Republican party for a dozen years or more. In January,
1903, he entered the abstract office of Connor & Leonard, remaining there four years.
In 1910 he went to Boyd as cashier of the State Bank of Boyd for two years and in
1912 took the position of steward for the State Home of Feeble Minded, which he
held continuously until his death. He was a Knight Templar in the Masonic lodge. In
every way Magnus Firth was a fine man and on the square. He was a tireless worker
and never considered taking vacation for rest or pleasure.
His death is a distinct loss to this community and comes as a great shock with the
many other regrets that have harassed the people by numerous deaths of splendid
citizens.
Surviving are his bereaved wife, two sons, Major E. A. Firth, with the 32nd
division, A.E.F. and who has lately been in the American hospital at Bordeaux,
suffering from gas, Earl Firth of Meade, Wash., and one daughter, Mrs. Adam Faris,
of this city. Funeral arrangements will be announced later, pending word from the
son, Earl Firth at Meade, Wash. The remains have been taken to the home of John
Hodgins on E. Grand Avenue, where they will lie in state till the funeral.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 31st, 1919
Items from last week -
Mrs. C. E. Strahon was called east on account of the serious illness of her brother,
who died shortly after her arrival.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 31st, 1919
Items from last week -
H. L. Babcock received the sad news of the death of his sister and husband from
influenza and left for Sioux Falls, S.D., on Thursday.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 31st, 1919
Death of Mrs. Mabel Knoop
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Wednesday, January 29th, at her home near Edgehill, the death of Mrs. Ed Knoop
took place. She had been ailing the past few days more than usual in her weakened
condition, and death seem to come more as a relief to her sufferings.
Mabel Taggart was born in 1888, at Taylor, Wis., and lived there for the first four
years of her life, then her people moved to Marrilan. At this place she grew to
womanhood, leaving there in 1907 to come west with her parents, who had taken a
homestead southwest of Beach. The next spring she met and married Ed Knoop and
they at once took up their residence on his farm not far from Edgehill and where he
had provided a very comfortable home. Two children came to bless this union,
Frances and Vera.
Besides her husband and children, she leaves to mourn her loss, a mother, Mrs. J.
C. Taggart, of Walla Walla, Wash., a brother Henry, also of that place, and a sister,
Mrs. Ethel Johnson, of Emmerglan, Wash.
The funeral arrangements have not been made yet, so that friends will have to
inquire later.
The community sympathizes with the family in their hour of sorrow.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 31st, 1919
Popular Young Man Brings Home Bride
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Last Tuesday as No. 3 came in, a young man who is well known to the Beach
people in the business world, stepped off of the train, accompanied by a good looking
young lady. Upon inquiry we found that it was Mr. and Mrs. William Odenbaugh.
The former had been in the pool hall business here until last July when he enlisted in
the service of Uncle Sam and went directly to the east coast. For several months past
he has been at Camp Crone, Penn., employed as acting sergeant. He was mustered
out of the service on the last day of the old year and went at once to Austin, Minn.,
where he married Miss Emily Van Alstyne on January 9th. Since that time they have
been traveling around visiting with friends and relatives, before coming to Beach,
their future home. The young people will be given a warm welcome by the people
of this vicinity and all unite in wishing them the larger portion of the joys of life.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 31st, 1919
Noisy Reception Given
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On returning home from the movies last Tuesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. H. M.
Rhodes were greeted with an unearthly racket which came from both the inside and
outside of the house. Everything capable of making noise was used, and old time
charivari, the occasion being Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes’ eleventh anniversary of their
wedding. After a very pleasant evening, a dainty lunch was served by the guests. Mr.
Rhodes and family have lived in Beach about a year, he being employed as blockman
by the J. I. Case Threshing Machine Co.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 31st, 1919
Golva News Notes -
A large crowd from Golva and vicinity attended the party at Siferts Saturday
evening, the occasion being Mr. Sifert’s birthday. Whist was the game of the
evening. The lucky ones in winning the prizes were, Jim Gowers, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh
Egan. Consolation prizes were awarded to E. Egan and Mrs. Kirkpatrick.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 31st, 1919
Bonnie View Notes -
Last Monday evening at the Neihl home, a large crowd pleasantly surprised Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Neihl, the occasion being their fiftieth (sic) anniversary. Games of
all kinds furnished the entertainment and a delicious lunch was served. Everyone
enjoyed an exceedingly good time and departed for home wishing Mr. and Mrs. Neihl
many years of happiness and prosperity. Those present from Bonnie View were Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Severson and family and Miss Vivian Nolan.
(Transcribers Note: the name in this article was spelled Neihl - see following
additional January 31st article)
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 31st, 1919
Golva News Notes (Too late for last week) -
Mr. and Mrs. George Sygulla are the proud parents of a baby boy, born to them last
Wednesday.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 31st, 1919
Arvid News -
A number of the friends of Mr. an Mrs. Frank Nehls gather at their home Monday
evening to help them celebrate their fifteenth (sic) wedding anniversary. As the affair
was in the nature of a surprise, each guest furnished a portion of the luncheon. Games
were played until midnight, when lunch was served, shortly after which the guests
departed for their homes, having enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Mr. and Mrs. Nehl
were presented with a sum of money as a remembrance of the occasion.
(Transcribers Note: the name in this article was spelled Nehls/Nehl - see previous
additional January 31st article.)
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 7th, 1919
Nettie Zielsdorf Passed Beyond
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Monday word was received of the death of Mrs. Franc Zielsdorf, at Long Beach,
Cal.
The deceased had been ailing in health for the past two years and last fall went to
California in the hope that the climate would improve her condition, she having
received much benefit from a sojourn there a year ago. However, this visit did not
bring the desired results, probably due the undermining of her recuperative powers,
and she continued to gradually fail. Her sisters, Mrs. Matt Smith and Mrs. Ernest
Zielsdorf, were notified of her condition and left immediately for California, and were
at her bed side at time of death.
Nettie Stockwell was born in Black River Falls, Wis., in the year 1879, and lived
there during her girlhood days. It was there she met and married Franc Zielsdorf, and
after a few years of married life they came to Beach in the spring of 1907, establishing
their home at once on their farm northwest of this city. Two children came to bless
this union, Miss Lillian, who entered high school as a senior this year, and little
Kathryn, who was also attending the Beach schools.
Besides her husband and two children, she leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. …..
Stockwell, two sisters, Mrs. Matt Smith and Mrs. Ernest Zielsdorf, all of Beach, and
five brothers, Emerson Stockwell of Bend, Ore., Sergeant Leonard Stockwell of
Camp Lewis, Orin, Dan and Howard Stockwell of Beach. Also an aunt, Mrs. James
Baker.
The remains were brought to Beach and the funeral services held at the
Congregational church on Saturday afternoon and were largely attended.
During her residence in the Golden Valley, Mrs. Zielsdorf has won the admiration
and respect of her many acquaintances and while her death was not unexpected, yet it
was with the deepest sorrow that it was received. To her immediate family especially
is sincere sympathy extended in the hour of their sore bereavement.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 7th, 1919
Mrs. Roy Crone
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A telegram was received by W. A. Davis, Wednesday, telling of the death of Mrs.
Roy Crone of the Trotters country. She had gone to Colchester, Ill., to visit her
mother and although the cause of death is not known, it is supposed she contracted the
influenza.
Clara Atkinson was born in Colchester, Ill., in 1882, and made her home there the
greater portion of her life. She married Roy Crone at that place in 1900 and for the
first few years of her married life continued living in her girlhood town. In the year of
1912 they decided to come west and located on a homestead about four miles from
what is now Trotters. They have steadily improved their land and were making a
success of farming when her death occurred. She leaves a husband and two
daughters, one seventeen and the other a baby of three months, in her immediate
family, besides a mother, three brothers and one sister.
Her remains were laid at rest in Colchester, where she has a baby boy buried. The
community extends its sympathy to the family .
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 7th, 1919
Miss Reeve Beach and Charles Edward Joslyn, both of this county, were united in
marriage at the M. E. parsonage on Wednesday of this week, the Rev. A. L. Hurlburt
officiating. The bride’s parents reside about five miles southeast of town and the
groom has a home near St. Phillips. After the ceremony the young couple spent a part
of the afternoon visiting with the Rundle family, with whom they are intimately
acquainted. The Pioneer extends best wishes for a long and happy life. - Wibaux
Pioneer.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 7th, 1919
Mrs. Edward Erdman and son Mike returned to their home in Rices, Minnesota,
Monday. They came to Beach on account of the death of Mrs. Wojohn, who is a
daughter of Mrs. Erdman. While here they visited at the home of her son, Albert
Erdman.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 7th, 1919
A marriage license was issued to Rolland Harvey and Eleanore Richards the first
of the week and the young man left for Dickinson on the noon train Tuesday.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 7th, 1919
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Curl are the proud parents of a baby girl, born Monday.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 7th, 1919
William Zimmer returned Thursday from Minneapolis, where he attended the
funeral of his sister.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 14th, 1919
Death of Mrs. Mabel Knopp
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Wednesday, January 29th, at her home near Edgehill, the death of Mrs. Ed Knoop
took place. She had been ailing the past few days more than usual and in her
weakened condition death seemed to come more as a relief to her sufferings.
Mabel Taggart was born in 1888, at Taylor, Wis., and lived there for the first four
years of her life, then her people moved to Merrillan. At this place she grew to
womanhood, leaving there in 1907 to come west with her parents, who had taken a
homestead southwest of Beach. The next spring she was married to Ed Knoop and
they at once took up their residence on his farm not far from Edgehill and where he
had provided a very comfortable home. Two children came to bless this union,
Frances and Vera, 9 and 6 years old.
Besides her husband and children she leaves to mourn her loss a mother, Mrs. J. C.
Taggart, of Walla Walla, Wash., a brother Henry of the same place, who came to
attend the funeral, and two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Johnson of Timmenglau, Ore., and Mrs.
Minnie Martin of Hixton, Wis., and a brother Homer of Medland, S.D.
The funeral services were held at the morgue, February 3rd, at 10:30 A.M., Rev.
Trinklein officiating. She was laid at rest in the Beach cemetery.
The community sympathizes with the family in their hour of sorrow.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 14th, 1919
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Curl are the proud parents of a fine baby girl, born to them last
week.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 14th, 1919
Mrs. N. Rogers of Loyal, Wis., accompanied by Miss Eva Barga, arrived in Beach,
Wednesday afternoon. The former was called to Wisconsin on account of the illness
and death of her mother. Her friend will make a visit of several weeks in our city.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 21st, 1919
Death of Mrs. Theodore Johnson
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The many friends and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Johnson in Beach
and vicinity will be sorry to learn that Mrs. Johnson succumbed to the ravages of the
recent epidemic, the influenza, at her home in Emmenglau, Wash., on Tuesday,
February 11th.
This death, following so quickly that of her sister, Mrs. Ed Knoop, which took
place on January 29th, is indeed a heavy bereavement for the surviving relatives. Mrs.
Johnson had not fully recovered from an attack of the influenza at the time of her
sister’s death, and shortly after suffered a relapse, death following in a few days.
Miss Ethel Taggart was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Taggart and was born in
Taylor, Wis., about twenty-eight years ago. She came to the Golden Valley in 1907,
when her parents took up their residence on the homestead just across the line in
Montana. Here she became acquainted with and afterwards married Theodore
Johnson, immediately taking up their residence on Mr. Johnson’s farm in the Lame
Steer district where they lived for about three years. When her parents moved to
Oregon, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson went with them and have since lived in the west.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband and four children, her mother, two
brothers and one sister, to whom sincere sympathy is extended.
Interment was made at Emmenglau.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 21st, 1919
Golva News Notes -
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Kreitinger are the proud parents of a baby girl, born to them on
Sunday, February 9.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 21st, 1919
Death of Mrs. Josie Crone
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Word has been received by W. S. Davis of the death of Mrs. Josie Crone which
took place last Friday morning at Colchester, Ill. Deceased went to that place last
summer to join her husband and was to have spent the winter there. During the fall,
sickness in Colchester was quite prevalent and she helped to nurse various relatives
and friends until her worn out condition made her an easy victim for the influenza,
which she contracted from her nephew. Her son Carmen, went to her bedside from
New York, and together with others and everything in the power to save her life, but
all to no avail.
The Crones came to Beach in the fall of 1910 and in the spring of 1911 moved to a
claim in the Trotters territory, where she lived until last summer when she went to
Colchester for a visit. While here she made many friends who will indeed be sorry
to learn of her sudden demise.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 21st, 1919
Anderson - Bryce Nuptials
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Anges Anderson and Arthur Bryce were married in the German Lutheran church in
this city Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock, by Rev. Trinklein. The bride was very
becomingly attired in a dress of dark green, georgelle crepe and wore a toque gray hat
and shoes to match. The contracting couple were attended by Albert and Mable
Anderson, brother and sister of the bride.
The groom is one of the substantial young men of the Edgehill country and can be
classed among the pioneers of the Golden Valley, having come to Beach in 1908.
About that time he made a homestead entry for the land in the Edgehill territory
which he now owns and which he has greatly improved. He is made of those sterling
qualities that command admiration and respect in all places and is now classed as one
of the substantial and prosperous farmers of that territory.
Mrs. Bryce is one of the charming and substantial young ladies of the Edgehill
vicinity, where she has lived for the past ten years with the exception of the time
spend at her claim near Forsythe. Both of the happy couple have a host of friends
who unite in wishing them life’s full measure of happiness and prosperity, in which
The Advance wishes to join.
They will be at home to friends after March 1st, at their farm.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 21st, 1919
At 10:30 Wednesday morning, in the Catholic parsonage, Father Hake pronounced
the words that made Miss Ethel Chandler and William Dilley, man and wife.
The bride was beautifully gowned in a gold chiffon taffeta with Alice blue
georgette crepe over drape, and wore a black tocque hat. She carried a large bouquet
of yellow roses and orange blossoms, making a very petty figure. The bride was
attended by Miss Mary McCarthy, who wore a light tan georgette dress with a large
hat of tan and brown. Erban Theisan acted as best man.
The bride has lived here almost since Beach was first started, has attended the city
schools and is a graduate of the high school of this city. Her genial and helpful
disposition and sterling worth have won her many friends.
The groom has also been a resident of this territory for a number of years and has
many warm friends among his large acquaintance.
The happy couple left on No. 3 for a short honeymoon trip in the west. It is
probable that upon their return they will occupy the groom’s farm north of Beach
during the coming year at least.
The many friends of the young couple extend to them best wishes for a life of
happiness and prosperity, and in this The Advance desires to be included.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 28th, 1919
Mrs. Joe Florek, Dead
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Mrs. Joe Florek died in the asylum at Warm Springs, Mont., Saturday morning.
She had been in poor health for some time and about three weeks ago she was taken
to the hospital in order that she might have better care and attention, but death
claimed her. Deceased was 70 years of age and resided with her husband on a farm
near St. Phillips for the past twelve years. Her remains were buried in the cemetery at
St. Phillips on Tuesday of this week, after a sermon by Father Ciesleiviez of Wibaux.
She is survived by a husband, three daughters and three sons.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 28th, 1919
Pleasant Surprise On Wm. Middleton
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About thirty of the Rocky Butte neighbors, friends and relatives of William
Middleton got together last Saturday evening and made a joint celebration of the two
birthdays, namely George Washington’s and Mr. Middleton’s.
Mrs. J. E. Middleton acted as hostess for the occasion, and with some assistance,
served the guests to a sumptuous turkey dinner at 6:30. Everyone was in high spirits
and lively music, patriotic songs and visiting more than furnished amusement for an
enjoyable evening until about 11:30 when they departed for home. Best wishes for
many more such happy birthdays were extended to Mr. Middleton and his hearty
laugh seems to prophecy the fulfillment of their wish.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 28th, 1919
Baby Kidder
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The death of Robert Lemon Kidder, the eight months old baby of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Kidder, occurred at the home near Trotters last Wednesday morning about 6
o’clock from pneumonia. Robert had only been ill a few days with the flu, which
developed into pneumonia before death occurred.
Funeral services were held in this city, Thursday afternoon by Rev. Bosworth and
the little one was laid at rest in the Beach cemetery. There are the parents and two
brothers, Glenn, aged three and Leland, aged seven, to mourn his death. The Advance
extends its sympathy to the sorrowing family.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 28th, 1919
William Prouse
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The death of William Prouse occurred at his daughter’s home in Golva, last
Saturday evening, February 22nd, of complications. He was apparently in fairly good
health when he and his wife came west from their home in Aberdeen, S.D., to visit
with their daughter.
Deceased was 67 years of age. He was born in Canada, of parents of English
descent. We have been unable to get full particulars, other than that he was shipped
to his old home at Aberdeen for burial. The funeral will take place Monday. He
leaves a wife and daughter that we know of and to these heartfelt sympathy is
extended.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 28th, 1919
A wire was received by I. H. Claggett from N.D. Reade of Deer Lodge, Mont.,
telling of the death of their oldest son. The message was to be forwarded to Mrs.
John Herrick of Trotters, N.D., who is attending her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Edwards to
whom was recently born a baby daughter, and which will make it impossible for her
to go west. It was only a short time ago that her daughter, Mrs. F. French, died of the
flu and was buried here. Later both she and her youngest daughter contracted the
disease and were quite sick. Taken all in all Mrs. Herrick has had a great deal of
sorrow. We surely extend our sympathy, both to herself and family and to her
daughter in Deer Lodge, Mont., in the last loss in the family circle.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February 28th, 1919
The children in the McCullum, Quaale and Sivesind families and Beatrice Petty,
were guests of Alfred Oldis, Thursday, the occasion being his twelfth birthday.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 7th, 1919
Mrs. Howard Stockwell
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The sudden and very unlooked for death of Mrs. Howard Stockwell occurred in the
Moorehead hospital last Monday morning at 3 a.m.
She left Beach sometime before Christmas to make her sister in Moorehead a visit.
A week ago she was taken to the hospital with the influenza, with which had been
attacked, and was not ill long before pneumonia set in, making her a victim to the
dread epidemic. A baby girl which was born to Mr. and Mrs. Stockwell, Sunday, died
the same day. Both Mother and child will be brought to Beach for burial Saturday
afternoon. All arrangements have not been made at this writing and friends who wish
to know the exact hour of the funeral can call either the Mathisons or Mrs. Matt
Smith, to whose home she will be taken upon arrival in Beach.
The deceased was born near Dale, Minn., in the year of 1894, making her about 25
years of age at time of death. She lived at that place until two years old, when her
parents moved to Moorehead, making that city her home until in the eight grade at
school, when she came west and finished her school work at this place. For the next
two years she made her home with her sister, Mrs. M. Mathison, while on the farm
north of town. From there she went back to Moorehead and started a nursing course,
which was interrupted by a serious operation and impairment of health. Later she was
employed as nurse at the Libson hospital, resigning this position to marry Howard
Stockwell, with whom she became acquainted while making her home with her sister.
The marriage ceremony was performed on January 4, 1916, and they went
immediately to the farm home of the groom north of this city. During her years of
residence in Beach and surrounding country she made many friends, who will learn
with sorrow of her unexpected death. With these people The Advance wishes to join
in extending sympathy to the bereaved husband and relatives.
Besides her husband she is survived by a father, N. T. Lunder, a step mother, Mrs.
Caroline Lunder, three sisters, Mrs. Carl Tangstad of Winnipeg, Mrs. T. J. Thompson
of Moorehead, and Mrs. M. Mathison of Beach, besides two half sisters, Constance
and Nora Lunder of Moorehead. Also two brothers, Theodore, of Moorehead, and
Nels of Baker, Mont., besides a half brother, Clarence, who lives near Dale, Minn.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 7th, 1919
Arlie Hayden of Golva, visited Miss Florence Kirkpatrick one day this week.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 7th , 1919
The many people who know Mrs. Glenn Taylor, will be sorry to learn of her
brother’s death, Lloyd Ruff, which occurred last Friday at his home in Kansas City.
Mrs. Taylor went east for the funeral and will probably remain for a few weeks with
her parents.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 7th, 1919
W. G. Olson, a farmer of the north country, received word Tuesday morning that
his father had died at Detroit, Mich. The father was a very old man and it is believed
his death was caused from old age. His son William left Tuesday afternoon for
Detroit to attend the funeral, which will be held the latter part of this week.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 7th , 1919
The marriage of Guy Whitaker and Miss Minnie Goodwin took place in Glendive
last Tuesday, March 4th. Justice of the Peace Dunkham performed the ceremony
which made them man and wife and the witnesses were F. A. Parroet and M. K.
Parroet. The happy couple returned to Beach on No. 2 the same day. Miss Goodwin
came to Beach last fall from St. Paul, to keep house for Mr. Whitaker and look after
his children. They formed an agreeable friendship and just before she went to St. Paul
on a visit last January, decided upon a marriage. On her return Mr. Whitaker joined
her in Sentinel Butte and they went immediately to Glendive. Mr. Whitaker has lived
in Beach and vicinity for the past twelve years and is well known to the people of this
community. Although Miss Goodwin has not been here very long, she has made
many friends. The Advance joins with their numerous acquaintances in wishing them
a prosperous wedded life.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 7th, 1919
H. O. Doering received the sad news the first of the week that his sister-in-law
died at the Dickinson hospital on Monday morning, of complications. She leaves a
husband and three boys, aged 13, 11 and 4 to mourn her loss. The remains will be
buried at Belfield Thursday afternoon, H. O. Doering being present at the funeral.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 7th, 1919
C. J. B. Turner returned Wednesday from Intermere, N.D. where he had been
called because of the serious illness and death of his mother.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 14th, 1919
Popular Young Couple Married Thursday
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A very petty church wedding took place at the St. Paul’s Lutheran church
Thursday, when Rev. Trinklein performed the ceremony that united Leonard Trester
and Ida Bublitz in the holy bonds of matrimony. The happy young couple were
attended by a brother and sister, Herbert Bublitz and Herta Trester. Also a number of
relatives and friends were present.
The groom is an energetic and prosperous farmer of the south country, coming
here nine years ago to take up a homestead, where the young people plan to make
their home.
The bride is a charming young miss of Chama and has made many friends among
her circle of acquaintances and will continue to win the confidence she deserves in
her new home.
The Advance joins with the many friends in wishing them joy, prosperity and
happiness.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 14th, 1919
Card of Thanks
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We wish to express our sincere thanks to the people who extended their help and
assistance during the illness and death of our beloved wife, sister and daughter, and
for the expressions of sympathy which have been tendered.
Howard Stockwell
and Relatives
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 14th, 1919
Oliver Olson
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Oliver Olson, of Carlyle, who has been ailing for the past three years, died the 4th
of March, at the home of his parents. The young man contracted tuberculosis from
his brother three years ago, when sharing the same bed with him and since that time
has been gradually losing his health. His remains were buried at Carlyle, March 6th.
Oliver would have been 28 years of age had he live one more day. He was a clean,
big-hearted fellow and will be greatly missed by his friends and relatives. He leaves
his parents and two sisters, Selma and Alma, to mourn his loss. His brother died
about six months ago with the same disease.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 14th, 1919
Surprise on William Smith
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Last Monday evening the neighbors and many friends got together and gave a surprise
to William Smith, it being his fiftieth birthday. The guests arrived about 8 o’clock and
started right in with the fun making. Games of all kinds were played, readings were
given, popular and patriotic songs were sung and cards finished up the evenings
entertainment, after which lunch was served. All wished Mr. Smith many happy returns
of the day before leaving for their various homes.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 21st, 1919
Mrs. L. B. Westby received a message last Friday morning of the serious illness of
her mother, Mrs. A. W. Wanvig, of Milwaukee. Just after she had left for the east
word came to Mr. Westby that Mrs. Wanvig had passed away.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 21st, 1919
H. Kuhn family received an official notice from the war department that the grave
of their son, G. H. Kuhn, who was killed in action a few months ago, had been
marked and the family were given the exact location. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Well also
received a similar notice in regard to the grave of their son Preston.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 21st, 1919
Baby Kiedrowski
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The two year old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Kiedrowski, died at St. Phillips,
March 18th. The child was troubled with its stomach, which was the cause of its
untimely death. Funeral services were held in the church at St. Phillips, by the
Wibaux priest, Thursday. Besides the parents the baby leaves several sisters and
brothers to mourn its loss.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 21st, 1919
Walter A. Walker
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The death of Walter A. Walker, aged 45, occurred at his home east of Sentinel Butte,
last Saturday, the 15th of March. The report says he died of complications. His remains
were buried from his home at 10:30 Tuesday morning. He was a single man and has no
relatives in this part of the country so far we could learn.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 28th, 1919
Charles A. Lundin Died Tuesday
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One of Golden Valley County’s Most Prosperous Farmers Passed Away after a Short
Illness on His Return from a Trip Through California and Eastern Points
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Seldom is a newspaper called upon to perform a more sorrowful task that is
allotted to The Advance this week in chronicling the sudden death of Charles A.
Lundin, which took place at the Callender Hotel in this city, Tuesday evening, March
25th, from oedema of the lungs. Widely known and greatly respected and admired
throughout the entire western part of the state as a man of unimpeachable honor,
progressive idea and filled with a spirit of public good, he will be mourned as a
personal loss, not only in the community in which he lived, but throughout the entire
county.
Mr. and Mrs. Lundin returned last week Thursday from a month’s visit in
California, and while enroute home stopped off at Valley City to visit their son and
daughter, who are attending school there. Mr. Lundin was not feeling upon their
arrival here and decided to stay at the hotel until sufficiently recovered to make the
trip to his home, fifteen miles southeast of Beach. He grew worse instead of better,
although as late as Monday it was not realized by the family that his condition was
serious. Death claimed him Tuesday evening.
Charles A. Lundin was born in Sweden, June 5th, 1861, and was therefore, 58
years of age last June. He started life a cripple and for a number of years was
compelled to use crutches, on account of which handicap he got but little schooling.
When a mere boy he took up the blacksmithing trade and followed that craft for more
than twenty years.
Early Life A Hardship
While his early life carried a much greater burden than is usually the lot of man, yet
he frequently referred with great satisfaction to the years of work and saving before he
could purchase his first crude set of blacksmithing tools. He finally bought them and
began business for himself.
At an age when most American boys are still at school and writing home for
money, this Swedish boy was hewing his own way in the world, and learning those
valuable lessons in self-reliance which rendered him capable of doing big things when
golden opportunity finally threw open to him her larger portals.
Sailed for America
When still a young man in Sweden, he suffered a financial reverse, and later sold
his shop and took a business course in one of the cities of that country.
Finally, at 26, he bade the folks at home good-by and sailed for America,
eventually reaching Omaha, Neb., a strange lad in a strange land.
This was back in the latter eighties. Times were none to brisk, financial
depression was pending, and nothing but the most common of menial labor was to be
found. Wages were not above one dollar and a quarter a day.
The young man stuck to the task, however, learned the English language, and
having partially overcome his lameness, saved up enough in a few years to enable him
to go in search of a homestead, which he eventually located at Melville, N.D., in the
central part of the state.
It was in the summer of 1893 when he filed on this homestead and built his first
home in American. About this time the panic - long pending - broke upon the
country, and times have never been harder than they were in those days of strikes,
lockouts, and Coxey’s army maneuvers. The young man had a lively time of it,
earning his grubstake and making the necessary improvements, but make it he did.
He resided in that community for seventeen years. It was there that he was married
and his three children were born. For several years he combined farming with
blacksmithing; later he added a wagon shop to his blacksmith shop, and finally he
went into the hardware and machinery business. In 1910 he sold out his interests
there and moved to Golden Valley county, where he purchased several sections of
land and began farming of a large scale.
How well he succeeded in this venture is evidenced by his splendid property. The
Lundin farm property consists of about six sections of land over half of which is
under cultivation, while the reminder is devoted to pasturage and grazing.
The ‘home place’ comprises about 1700 acres, and the main buildings are located
on an almost level section, which is fenced, cross fenced and laid out in a manner
calculated to reduce to the minimum the work of farming on such a mammoth scale.
Perhaps no set of farm buildings on The Slope forms a prettier picture than does those
of the Lundin farm. The great white farm house to the north and the various barns,
granaries, bunk houses, garages, etc., at the east, south and west.
The house, barns and yard are lighted with electricity and when all the lights are on
in the evening, the place presents the appearance of a small village. Sewage, bath, hot
and cold water, laundry - in fact, every convenience of the best city home - can be
found here, and the family is denied nothing which contributes to physical comfort.
The king who “waded through glory to a throne” did but little when compared with
a boy of foreign birth and a cripple in his youth, who has waded thus through all kinds
of handicaps to a place of opulence and influence in the land of his adoption.
Mr. Lundin was a member of the Masonic fraternity and the funeral services were
conducted from the local Masonic Temple, Thursday morning at 11 o’clock. The
beautiful and impressive Masonic ceremonies were followed, augmented by a prayer
by the Rev. Tjornhom, of the Scandinavian Lutheran church. Interment was made in
the local cemetery.
As a mark of respect for the greatest man in Golden Valley county, neighbors and
friends from the north, south, east and west, came to Beach to be present at the last
sad rites of the departed. The floral tribute was also profuse and most beautiful.
All business houses in Beach were closed from 10:30 to 12.
The immediate family of Mr. Lundin consists of a wife, one son, Nicholas, and
two daughters, Enola and Ruby, to whom the entire community extends sincere
sympathy in their hour of sorrow and heavy affliction.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 28th, 1919
Burgreen - Brown
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The wedding of Bea Brown and Miss Emily Mae Burgreen took place at the
United Brethern church Saturday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. Rev. Smeltzer pronounced
the words that made the happy young couple man and wife. The bride was very
prettily dressed in dark blue taffeta, and the groom wore the conventional black,
while the bridesmaid Mrs. J. H. Brown wore a gray silk poplin and J. H. Brown as
best man was dressed in black. All the relatives attended the wedding ceremony, and
immediately afterwards escorted the happy couple to the depot, when they caught
No. 3 for Glendive to spend the week end with friends at that place. Upon their return
Monday they went at once to the farm of the groom’s mother at Chama where they
expect to make their future home on the old homestead, and here again their many
friends showed their kindness by preparing a lovely supper for them.
The groom has lived in Beach and the surrounding community for years and needs
no introduction to the people of this place, while the bride has many warm friends
who wish them luck in taking up their new life.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 28th, 1919
North Fork Items
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Mrs. McCallum and family attended the wedding of her brother, Ben Brown,
Saturday, at Beach.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 28th, 1919
We are sorry to chronicle the death of Walter Walker, which occurred at his
home, Saturday, March 15th. The remains were laid to rest in the Sentinel Butte
cemetery. He leaves a son, DeWitt Walker, a mother, and a sister, Mrs. Charles
Walker, to mourn his loss. They sympathy of friends and neighbors go out to them
in their sorrow.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 28th, 1919
Emma Wright and Ben Brown were married at Beach, Saturday. They went east
for a short honeymoon trip before going to the groom’s home near Chama.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 28th, 1919
Bonnie View Notes -
O. R. Krull returned last Thursday from Sioux City, Iowa, where he was called by
the death of his mother.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 28th, 1919
James Burke returned to Beach, Thursday after a few days visit at Bemidji, Minn.,
with his wife and little daughter, Mary Marguerite, born the 19th of March.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 28th, 1919
Ollie News Items -
Mrs. Ed Burgess and children left Ollie about a month ago for Seattle,
Washington, where she joined her husband, who left with Mr. McFarland to work
with the ice crew. The flu was raging its worst at Seattle when they arrived. Mrs.
Burgess contracted the disease and died early Thursday morning, March 20, 1919.
Her body was shipped to Beach, Saturday and was buried Sunday in the Catholic
cemetery. The children also had the flu and were unable to make this trip. Mr.
Burgess will return to Seattle in a short time to bring the children back.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 28th, 1919
Golva News Items -
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bares are the proud parents of an eleven pound baby boy,
born Thursday, March 20.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 28th, 1919
Golva News Items -
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Clarin, Friday, March 21, a boy.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 28th, 1919
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Krcma are the proud parents of a baby girl, born March 22.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 28th, 1919
Helen Louis Hollar
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On the 19th of this month the death of little Helen Louis Hollar occurred at her
parent’s home, five miles south of Beach. The child had been ailing for several weeks
and although everything that could be was done for her, death claimed her. Helen
was only six years and five months old and was just at the age when she was a great
deal of comfort around the home.
The Hollars came west last fall from Indiana, thinking the change in climate would
help Mrs. Hollar, who had very poor hearth. The farm seemed to help her, but a new
and unlooked for trouble came to the family when little Helen broke down in health
and died. It is to the parents and three living children that the community wishes to
extend its sympathy.
The services were held from the house March 21st, Rev. Smeltzer of the United
Brethen church ministering the words of comfort to the sorrowing family.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 28th, 1919
Mrs. Sarah Burgner
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The body of Mrs. Sarah Burgner was shipped back to Beach from Spokane, Wash.,
to be buried in the Catholic cemetery at this place. They had been farming south of
Beach for a number of years until last fall, when he decided to go west for a change.
He was employed in a garage at Seattle, and they found everything very agreeable
until she contracted the flu, which turned into pneumonia and death claimed her on
March 19th. She was 28 years, six months and four days old at time of demise. She is
survived by her husband, to whom the community extends sympathy in his hour of
sorrow.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 28th, 1919
Birthday Party
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A birthday party was given last Monday on Miss Dorothy Smeltzer, the eleven
year old daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Smeltzer. About thirty guests, composed of a few
older people arrived at 4:30 and enjoyed a good time until 6:00 when a delicious
supper was served. The young people entertained themselves by games and music,
and the older people with fancy work and social conversation. Little Miss Dorothy
was wished many more happy returns of the day, before the guests departed.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 28th, 1919
C. H. Clark received the sad news Wednesday that his mother, Mrs. C. E. Clark, of
Winona, Minn., had died Tuesday. Mr. Clark left Thursday noon to attend the funeral.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 4th, 1919
Sudden Death of Mrs. Pierzina At Dickinson Last Sunday Morning
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A Member of the First Settlers of the Golden Valley Funeral Services Wednesday
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The sad news of the death of Mrs. John I. Pierzina was received here Monday and
it came as a shock to the community. Mrs. Pierzina passed away at the Dickinson
hospital, Sunday morning at 6:00, following an operation for gall stones.
Mrs. Pierzine (sic) had enjoyed the blessing of good health until recently, when she
became troubled, and on the advice of her physician sought relief by an operation,
which proved fatal.
Hattie Giernza was born in Germany, September 26, 1875. She came with her
folks to this country when but 12 years of age and the family settled at Arcadia,
Wisconsin, where she grew to womanhood and it was here she met and married John
I. Pierzina, February 18, 1895.
Eleven years ago the 26th of March the family came west and made their home
north of Beach. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Pierzine and all are living
except Gertrude, an infant daughter, who preceded her mother in death. All the
remainder of the family were staying at home except Ignatious, who entered the
service of the U. S. as train dispatcher and was stationed at Leona, Wisconsin, where
he has been for nearly a year.
The life history of Mrs. Pierzina is well known since she came here, having lived
here eleven years. She was of the sturdy pioneer stock, to which this country owes
so much: modest, retiring, unassuming and with a splendid character. Always ready
to aid in sickness and distress, an exemplary mother, a devoted wife.
Mrs. Pierzina was comparatively young and always enjoyed God’s most blessed
gift, good health. It seems to us of this earth that death is untimely, but God, in His
all wise wisdom, knew best. He has taken her away to dwell in Heaven. She was a
firm believer in the faith and received the Holy Sacrament of the church before her
death.
Mr. Pierzina and daughter Mayme were present at the time of death, being called
Friday on account of her condition, as fear was held for her recovery.
Funeral services were held at the home in the morning at 8:00 and in the Catholic
church at 10:00 o’clock. A large concourse of sorrowing friends were present. Many
beautiful floral offerings were presented. Father Hake officiated in the last sad rites.
He eulogized the departed for her firm faith and character.
She leaves to mourn her demise, a husband, John I. Pierzina, and eight children,
two daughters, Mayme and Laura, and six sons, John, Benjamin, Ignatious, Jerome,
Alfred and Ralph, who is but a year and nine months old.
The Advance joins with the community in extending condolences to the bereaved
family.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 4th, 1919
Bonnie View Notes -
On Friday evening a large crowd gathered at the Anderson home in the nature of a
surprise, the occasion being their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary. Games and such
furnished entertainment, after which refreshments were served. All departed for the
respective homes wishing Mr. and Mrs. Anderson many future years of happiness.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 4th, 1919
Garner & Boullion -
The many friends of Guy Allstot were surprised to hear of his marriage to Miss
Gladys Cooper, of Alpha, which occurred at Wibaux, Monday, March 24th, at the
Methodist church. J. R. Allstot acted as groomsman and Miss Lillian Winter as
bridesmaid. The bride was very becomingly dressed in white mull. The happy couple
took a short trip to Glendive, after which they returned to Alpha, to the home of the
bride’s parents, where Mr. Allstot will farm. The community extends best wishes for
a long and happy married life.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 4th, 1919
Garnier & Boullion -
The people of this community were shocked to hear of the death of C. A. Lundin,
on Wednesday. Mr. Lundin was such a good friend of everybody’s that he leaves a
large number to mourn his sudden death.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 4th, 1919
Little Miss Dorothy Manning went to Wibaux, Wednesday evening on No. 3, to
attend a birthday party given for her cousin, Margerie Faltermeyer, at that place that
evening.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 4th, 1919
Ignatius Pierzina returned from Leona, Wis., Tuesday evening, having been called
by the sudden death of his mother.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 4th, 1919
Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Richards are rejoicing over a big baby boy, born to them
Thursday, April 3rd.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 4th, 1919
Mrs. Glenn Taylor arrived from New York, Thursday morning. She was called
east on account of the illness and death of her brother.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 4th, 1919
On Wednesday of this week a most charming and happy young couple paid this
office a pleasant visit and requested publication of the following notice: “Mr. and Mr.
Carl Baer left Wednesday afternoon for Spokane, Wash., on their honeymoon trip. A
beautiful little romance was enacted in Miles City, where the bride, Miss Marie
Novak, has been for the past two years, her home being out of Carlyle. Mr. Baer has
been in Miles City for only two weeks, during which time the couple became
acquainted and in this remarkable short time he won the bride’s consent, were married
and a quick visit to the home folks is now followed by the trip to the coast. They will
be gone about a year. The couple send their love and best wishes to all friends and
well wishers.” (Wibaux papers please copy)
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 4th, 1919
Sokoloski Baby Dies
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The seven months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Soloski (sic), who live north of
Sentinel Butte, died last Tuesday. We have been unable to learn the cause of death.
The remains were laid at rest in the Beach cemetery on Thursday afternoon.
Sympathy is extended to the family.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 4th, 1919
Elizabeth Musil Died
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The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Musil died last Wednesday from a hard case
of Croup. The remains will be buried from the home, Saturday, April 5th. Sympathy
is extended to the sorrowing parents, sisters and brothers.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 4th, 1919
First Marriage in New Church
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First events always demand special mention. The union of Miss Sarah Gladys
Cooper and Guy Edward Allstot, both of Alpha, North Dakota, graced this occasion.
The groom was twenty and the bride sweet sixteen. The young people were
accompanied by fathers of both, W. A. Cooper and Roy Allstot.
Miss Marian Myers of the clerk’s office acted as bridesmaid and the groom’s
father as best man. The ceremony was at noon, March 27th. The party autoed over
from Beach returning the next day. The bride could not endure the thought of being
married anywhere but in the sanctuary of a church, which by the way is a perfectly
safe and proper notion.
This promising young couple belong to the ranks of producers and will continue in
that line. - Wibaux Pioneer.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 11th, 1919
Martha Maria Yopp
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The death of Mrs. Fred Yopp occurred at her home one and a half miles west of
Beach, Saturday morning, April 5th, at 5 p.m.
Martha Yopp was born at Woodbury, Minn., September 2, 1870, to Mr. and Mrs.
Ernest Konig. At that place she grew to womanhood and on December 26, 1898, was
united in marriage to Fred Yopp. They came to Beach sixteen years ago, in the year
1903, and settled on their farm a little way out of town. Mrs. Yopp was always sickly
and four weeks ago she had scarlet fever, which brought about cerebral meningitis
and her end. She suffered a great deal and four days before her death remained in a
unconscious state. She was 39 years, seven months and three days old at the time of
her demise.
She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, two sisters, two brothers and eight
children. Services were held at the home last Tuesday at 1 o’clock, and from the St.
Paul’s Lutheran church at 2 o’clock. The church was well filled and showed that Mrs.
Yopp was a much beloved woman in her home and community.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 11th, 1919
Mrs. Thomas Jesok
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The death of Mrs. Thomas Jesok occurred at her home in Alpha, Wednesday
morning at 5:00 o’clock, of paralysis. She had been ailing for the past three years,
and finally, at the age of 52 years, death claimed her as its own.
The was born in Germany and came to this country at an early date, where she met
and married Thomas Jesok. To this union were born seven boys, (three of whom are at
home now) and six girls, all of whom are living to mourn her loss. Her husband also
survives her.
The funeral services will be held Sunday in Alpha, with Father Hack officiating.
Her remains will be laid to rest in the cemetery at that place.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 11th, 1919
Baby Lake
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The funeral of baby Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lake, was held at their
home, ten miles south west of Beach, last Tuesday, April 8th, at 1 o’clock p.m. The
baby was first taken with the whooping cough and later “flu” developed by bronical
pneumonia, which caused its early death.
This was the youngest child in a family of four children and the only son. The
father, mother and three sisters live to mourn the loss of a son and brother, and to
these people we extend the community’s sympathy.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 11th, 1919
Baby Hahn
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The six week’s old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hahn died last Tuesday of a
severe cold, which had settled on its lungs. The family live six miles north of Beach
on a farm, and it is at that place that the funeral services took place Thursday
afternoon. Interment was made in the Beach cemetery.
Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Hahn and daughter Evelyn in their
bereavements.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 11th, 1919
Walter Noyes received word last week from Frank Power, a brother of John
Power, that the latter died in Colorado and the body taken to Wadena, Minn., for
burial last Monday. Sympathy is extended to the surviving brothers, Mike, Tom, Jim
and Frank for the triple sorrow that has come to their family during the past year in
the loss of a brother, mother and father.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 11th, 1919
Edward Fillner, in company with his brother, William Fillner of Glendive, left
Beach, Monday morning on No. 4 for Long Wood, Wis., where they are going to
attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Haskell McCarthey, who died Saturday
morning, of pneumonis, and buried Tuesday afternoon. A sister, Mrs. A. C. Farewell
of Glendive, passed through Beach, Sunday going to Long Wood, to attend the
funeral.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 18th, 1919
Betty Brucher celebrated her fourth birthday on Saturday afternoon. Fifteen little
girls were present. A delicious lunch was served in the afternoon. Many lovely
presents were received and everybody present spent a very pleasant afternoon.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 18th, 1919
A number of the friends of Mrs. B. Covert met at her home Saturday, for a whist
party, it being her birthday. Many beautiful presents were given to Mrs. Covert and a
delicious lunch was served by the ladies.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 18th, 1919
Mr. Hartman, a civil war veteran died at his home Wednesday. Funeral services
were held at Rhame, Friday. He leaves a family to mourn his loss.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 18th, 1919
Ollie New Items -
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stark returned Monday from Austin, Minn., where Mrs. Stark
attended her father’s funeral.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 18th, 1919
Last Thursday evening the young people of Ollie were very pleasantly entertained
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. B. Turner, the occasion being the birthday of their
son, Charles, although that was kept a secret until a little bird told. The evening was
spent in music and games and at 11 o’clock a most delicious lunch was served.
Charles was presented with a purse as a slight reminder of his having passed his
seventeenth milestone. The young people left at a late hour, voting Mr. and Mrs.
Turner fine entertainers. Those present were Misses Beach, Hopper, Rogers, Prouty,
Esmay, Stark, Gift, and Messrs. West, Shepherd, Hopper, Sherva, Hoverson, Martin
and Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Young.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 18th, 1919
Frank C. Green
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The death of Frank C. Green, the 13 day old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Breen (sic),
occurred Wednesday morning, April 4th. The child had contracted a severe cold
which developed pneumonia, which proved too much for its weakened condition.
The funeral services were held Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, from the house,
and were conducted by Rev. Smeltzer. The parents and four children are left to
mourn the baby’s loss.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 18th, 1919
Death of Mrs. Frank Haigh
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The death of Mrs. Frank Haigh occurred at her home out of Carlyle, Thursday
evening, at 12 p.m. A little boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Haigh last Sunday and
immediately afterwards the mother contracted the “u,” which proved fatal for her
almost at once. The four children and Mr. Haigh are just able to be around after a
hard seige of the “flue,” and it is thought that she contracted the disease from them.
Mrs. Haigh was born in Wisconsin in 1892. She met and married Frank Haigh and
after three years of married life in Wisconsin they moved to Beach and located on the
farm near Carlyle, about eleven years ago. To this union five children were born, the
youngest of whom is in a very critical condition at this writing.
The remains will be taken to Oshkosh, Wis., for burial, leaving here Saturday
morning on No. 4. Mrs. Haigh’s sister, Mrs. Frank Fitzgerald, who came Wednesday
morning, will accompany the remains east, as will also Mr. Haigh.
The community extends sympathy to the sorrowing family in their hour of trouble.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 18th, 1919
Miller - Zinsli Wedding
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The wedding of Mrs. Laura Miller of Beach, and Lawrence Zinsli of Sentinel
Butte, took place at the Methodist parsonage at Wibaux, the Rev. Hulbert officiating.
The bride was very prettily gowned in a brown traveling dress with hat and shoes to
match, while the groom wore conventional black. Directly after the ceremony the
couple were given the best of well wishes by the relatives present and returned to
Beach. After this week they will be at home to friends on the groom’s farm, four
miles south of Sentinel Butte.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 25th, 1919
Surprised and Celebrated
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Last Sunday noon, upon returning from church, Mr. and Mrs. William Whitaker of
this city were surprised to find the house full of friends, who had taken possession
during their absence and had come to properly celebrate the wedding anniversary of
the Whitakers, and the unexpected arrival of Mrs. J. M. Whitaker from Dunn Center
added to the pleasant features of the occasion. The fifty or more guests then sat down
to a sumptuous feast, and no like occasion was more enjoyed by all present than this
happy recurrence of the most important event in the life of the main celebrants.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 25th, 1919
Births
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April 18, to Mr. and Mrs. F. B Peterson of Beach, a boy.
April 19, to Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Halstead of Beach, a girl.
April 19, to Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Larson, residing near Golva, a boy.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 25th, 1919
Mike Jesok, wife and sister arrived Friday from Minnesota to attend the funeral of
his mother.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 25th, 1919
Death of Alvin Sorenson
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Sunday, Alvin Jens Sorenson, the four-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jens
Sorenson of this city, was laid to rest in the Lutheran cemetery, his little soul having
flown back to his maker Good Friday, April 18th. The funeral services were held in
the German Lutheran church and were largely attended by the many friends of the
family. The cause of death was bronchial pneumonia, an older brother being sick
with the same trouble. The little one is survived by his parents and two older
brothers, who have the sympathy of the community.
In this connection Mr. and Mrs. Sorenson wish to thank their many friends for
comfort and sympathy shown during the sickness and death of the loved one and for
the wealth of flowers that so beautifully concealed the ipress of the grim reaper.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 2nd, 1919
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Knute Larson, on Saturday, April 19, a boy.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 2nd, 1919
Michael Strohmeyer
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It is with the deepest regret that we relate the death of Michael Strohmeyer, eight-
year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Strohmeyer, residing a few miles south of
Golva.
On returning home from church last Friday he was left to hold the horses which
were rather unruly. The horses ran the buggy into a wagon causing him to fall out.
He was discovered by his mother and a doctor was called immediately but he lived
only a few hours after the accident. The entire community joins in offering deepest
sympathy to the bereaved one.
Interment was made in the Burkey cemetery Sunday at 2 o’clock.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 2nd, 1919
Eleanor Loretta Haigh
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We regret to chronicle the death of Eleanor Loretta Haigh, infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Haigh, who died Saturday afternoon. The funeral took place Monday
at 2 o’clock at the Catholic church at Burkey, and interment was made in the Burkey
cemetery.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 2nd, 1919
Ollie News Items -
Mrs. Frank Koste. . . . . received the sad news of her sister’s death at Omaha, Neb.,
last week.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 2nd, 1919
Ollie News Items -
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kramer are the proud parents of a baby boy, born April 24th.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 2nd, 1919
Ollie News Items -
G. W. Hopper died in a hospital in Miles City, April 18th, following an operation.
His death was a great shock to the community as he was ill only a few days.
Although a man of retiring disposition he was loved and honored by all who knew
him. The funeral services were held in the Odd Fellows hall, April 22, and his
remains were laid at rest in the Ollie cemetery. Rev. Thayer officiated. His wife and
aged parents and other relatives have the sympathy of the whole community in their
loss.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 2nd, 1919
Jacob M. Wilkens died last Saturday at Alpha, aged 56 years. He was buried at
Alpha, Tuesday.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 2nd, 1919
W. F. Brandt returned Sunday from Clayton, Mont., where he had been called by
the sickness of his sister. He arrived five hours after her death, but was enabled to be
present at the last sad rites. The many friends of Mr. Brandt will sympathize in his
sorrow.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 2nd, 1919
David Hubbell Dead
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David E. Hubbell, aged 73 years, and a resident of Beach for the past three years,
but for some years back a farmer of this Valley, died of old age at his home in this
city Sunday. Funeral services were held at his late home Tuesday afternoon and the
remains taken to Wibaux for burial. He is survived by a son at Wibaux, and his wife
of this city, and two sons, Welcome and Wilson Hubbell, of Orange Grove, Oregon.
Mr. Hubbell has been an invalid ever since he located in Beach and his death was not
unexpected. He is mourned by a large circle of friends whose sympathy goes out to
the bereaved helpmeet (sic) and to the sons.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 9th, 1919
Henry Boerger Dead
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Henry Boeger (sic), who resided south of Burkey, died Tuesday at the age of 56
years, the cause of death being pneumonia. Mr. Boerger was a native of Germany, but
had resided in this country for a number of years and was one of the respected farmers
of the Burkey neighborhood. The funeral services were held in the Catholic church at
Burkey, Wednesday afternoon, interment being in the cemetery there.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 9th, 1919
Celebrated Seventh Anniversary Of Jones Wedding
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Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Reeve of Third avenue, gave a little impromptu
celebration of the seventh anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Mark F. Jones,
that was altogether delightful and in consonance with the record of the host and
hostess for genial hospitality.
At six o’clock a dainty supper was enjoyed, the piece de resistance being a
wedding cake adorned with seven candles, and distributed by the honored guests amid
the well wishes of the friends present. After supper a pleasant evening was spent with
music and closed with congratulations to the seven-year-weds and wishes for many
returns of the day. Those present, in addition to the host and hostess were: Mr. and
Mrs. Jones, Dr. and Mrs. Museus and W. F. Cushing.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 9th, 1919
Farmer Shoots Himself - Cause of Suicide Unknown
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L. G. Garley, living five miles north of Sentinel Butte, committed suicide last
Monday morning about 9 a.m., by shooting himself through the head with a 32 rifle,
killing himself instantly. Cause for the suicide is unknown as Mr. Barley was a very
regular young man of good habits, and his motive for it is a mystery. He was 36 years
of age, a single man, and had been a resident of this vicinity for the past 11 years, his
occupation being farming during that time. He leaves to mourn his loss, Mrs.
Drennan and Mrs. Kenyon, of Sentinel Butte, and Mrs. Hilman of Minneapolis,
sisters. Funeral services were held at the Sentinel Butte Congregational church
Wednesday afternoon, and interment was made in the cemetery at that place.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 16th, 1919
Adolph Haugse Buried With Military Honors
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Splendid Young Man and Brave Soldier Buried At Sentinel Butte
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Few funerals at Sentinel Butte have been more largely attended than that of Private
Adolph Haugse which took place there Friday afternoon, for as man and soldier, he
was a credit to his American citizenship and to the surviving relatives. Pvt. Haugse
enlisted in the service of his country early in the war in South Dakota, saw hard front
line service in France, and was among those sent home, in care of a hospital unit,
suffering from rheumatism. Later he contracted scarlet fever and died at the army
hospital at Leavenworth, at the age of 24 years, from which place his body was
brought to Sentinel Butte, the home of his father, J. F. Haugse, who with another son
and a daughter, survive him.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. T. Tjornhom of Beach, in the
Sentinel Butte Congregational church, the pall bearers being six returned soldiers in
uniform. The interment was in the Sentinel Butte cemetery.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 16th, 1919
Lonette Page celebrated her 11th birthday Saturday by entertaining a number of
friends at her home.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 16th, 1919
The Tom Kirkpatrick family spent Sunday at the Charles Smith home, near
Sentinel Butte.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 16th, 1919
Ollie News Item -
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Blain Bryson, Wednesday morning but the
little one was destined to live on this earth only three short days. He died Saturday
morning at 8 o’clock. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday at 1 o’clock
and the remains were laid to rest in the Carlyle cemetery.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 16th, 1919
Mrs. Ray Petty was called to Onawa, Iowa, last week by the serious illness of an
uncle who died before she arrived.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 16th, 1919
Mrs. Essene’s Mother Dead
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Mrs. F. J. Essene and three younger children left for Montevideo, Minnesota, early
Wednesday morning in response to a telegram saying her mother, Mrs. John Conrad,
who had been sick for some time, was very low, and since Mrs. Essene’s departure
word has come that the mother died Wednesday night. Mrs. Conrad was 66 years of
age and was one of the oldest settlers of Montevideo. The many friends of Mrs.
Essene will sympathize in her sorrow.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 30th, 1919
Chas. O. Welch Succumbs To His Frightful Burns
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Popular Beach Citizen Not Strong Enough To Resist Dread Tetanus
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All Business In Beach Suspended During the Hour Of Funeral
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The community was shocked Tuesday morning when the news spread that Charles
O. Welch, who was so badly burned May 16, had succumbed from his injuries and
had passed away the morning at 5:30 o’clock, the immediate cause of death being
tetanus.
Although suffering intensely from his frightful injuries Mr. Welch seemed on a fair
way to recovery, but a turn for the worse came Sunday when the dread muscular
spasms seized his depleted system, and all that medical science could do proved
unavailing.
Mr. Welch was one of the popular men of Beach, where he has resided for the
past 12 years, engaged in the business of photography. He was born in Pennsylvania
42 years ago, remaining there until reaching young manhood, when he came west,
eventually locating at Beach, where his manly character and genial disposition
endeared him to a large circle of friends.
Deceased leaves a wife and two children, a son and a daughter; his mother, Mrs.
Anna F. Welch of Sweetbriar, N.D., and four brothers: Albert and Frank of
Sweetbriar: David of Thermopolis, Wyn, and William a soldier in the American army
in France, all of whom have the sincere sympathy of this community.
The funeral was held Thursday morning at 10 a.m., at the United Brethern church,
Rev. Smeltzer officiating, a wealth of flowers typifying the kindly remembrance in
which the departed was held. All the business houses of the city were closed between
the hours of 10 and 11 o’clock and the church was packed with those who desired in
this way to pay their last respects to an esteemed friend and fellow citizen.
Interment was in the Beach cemetery the pall bearers being, J. P. Smith, Theodore
Schweitzer, Ray Andrews and A. C. Thompson.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 30th, 1919
Mrs. F. J. Essene and children have returned from Montivideo, Minn., where they
went to attend the funeral of Mrs. Essene’s mother.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, May 30th, 1919
Celebrated Birthday
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Robert Morris, son of S. R. Morris came home Sunday morning to celebrate his
eighteenth birthday with “Dad,” after being out on the road with a bunch of Northern
Pacific Railway surveyors for some weeks past. A festive occasion it was with
Morris senior as chief cook and T. E. Hayward and W. F. Cushing as guests besides
the recipient of the honor at a sumptuous dinner served at 3 p.m. at the Morris
mansion on the hill. Robert returned to his work Monday, but was back home again
Wednesday, he and others having been let out owing to the decision of the
government to dispense with certain work in which their crew was engaged.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 6th, 1919
Card Of Thanks
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We wish to express our deep appreciation of the kindness, sympathy and help which
was extended to us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father, son
and brother. Also for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. C. O. Welch and children
Mrs. A. F. Welch and children
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 13th, 1919
The announcement is made in the Little Rock, Ark., papers that Mrs. V. G. White,
2103 Gaines street announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her
daughter, Elizabeth Lee, to Harvey H. Walters of Beach, N.D., the wedding to take
place June 18.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 13th, 1919
Early Settler Of County Died At Spokane June 4
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Mrs. Harriet M. Bronson, wife of Earnest B. Bronson, died at the Deaconess
hospital, Spokane, Wash., June . . , 1919, at 7:15 p.m., aged 38 years, . . months and
18 days.
Harriet M. Mason, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Mason of Beach, N.Dak.,
was born in Juneau county, . . a, June 16, 1880. She moved with her family to South
Dakota where on December 6, 1899, she was married to Earnest B. Bronson of
Ramona. They resided in the vicinity of Ramona for several years, going from there
to Beach, N.D., later to Hanna, Alberta, . . the past two years have lived in Spokane.
Besides her parents and one sister, Mrs. Mary E. Faker, of Beach, she is survived by
her husband and three sons, Hugh, Ward and Lyle, who mourn the loss of a kind and
affectionate wife and mother, whose memory will always be cherished as their dearest
possession. Mrs. Bronson, with her quiet, unassuming, lovable nature, made many
friends who will sincerely sympathize with the family in their bereavement.
She was laid to rest in beautiful . . . rside Park cemetery in Spokane, Wash., June 6,
1919.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 13th, 1919
Ollie News Items -
Carter - Rost
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On Saturday, May 31, 1919, Norman Rost and Miss Bertha Carter were married by
the Rev. Livingston, at the Lutheran parsonage at Baker, Mont., and were attended by
Grover Carter and Miss Ethel Wilson
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Rost, Sr., of Ollie, and has grown to
manhood in this vicinity. He is one of our most worthy young men.
The bride is the charming daughter of Mr. J. B. Carter, formerly of the Big Hill
Country, and is one of Ollie’s popular young ladies.
Mr. and Mrs. Rost expect to make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Rost, south
of Ollie, for an indefinite length of time.
On Friday evening the newlyweds entertained at a dance in the opera house. A
large crowd danced until an early hour, when they departed, wishing Mr. and Mrs.
Rost a long and happy life.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 13th, 1919
Ollie News Items -
Hough - Surface
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On Wednesday, May 28, 1919, Corporal Dwight L. Surface, of Oceola, Iowa, and
Miss Clara Hough of Ottumwa, Iowa, were united in marriage by Rev. Stine, at
Beach.
Both of these young people were in the service for nearly a year. The bride wears
the strip of gold on her sleeve, indicating six months foreign service. She was with
Base Hospital No. 70, in France.
The groom was located at Camp Dodge and was chorister for the Nineteenth
Sanitary Train, having charge of the mounted section (800 men) of his company. Mr.
Surface will be remembered as having formerly lived at Carlyle, Mont.
Mr. and Mrs. Surface are at home on the Deer Creek ranch, ten miles southeast of
Ollie, where Mr. Surface has gone into partnership with his brother-in-law, Victor A.
Clocksin.
The community wish the young married people much happiness in their life and
prosperity in the new location.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 13th, 1919
Fern Kirkpatrick is employed at the Slack restaurant at present.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 13th, 1919
Mrs. James Donaldson left Sunday for Wheaton, Minn., to attend the funeral of her
brother, on receipt of the sad news of his death.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 20th, 1919
Mrs. John Scott and Miss Irma Orton gave a surprise party in honor of Miss Inez
Orton, Friday evening, at the W. O. Orton home. The evening was pleasantly spent in
playing games and dancing. Lunch was served to about forty guests. They departed
at three o’clock wishing Miss Inez many happy birthdays.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 20th, 1919
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Connor are the proud parents of a baby girl, which arrived at
their home June 12th. They have named it Jean Marion.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 20th, 1919
Married
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At St. Phillips church Monday afternoon Miss Gertrude Wattbach and . . arney
Pumke, both of Edgehill, Mont., were married. Miss Wattbach is a niece of Mrs. A.
P. Kukowski and following the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the Kukowski
home and enjoyed a fine wedding feast, after which the bride and groom departed for
their Montana home.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 20th, 1919
M. J. Bartley is at Eden Valley, Minn., where he will be married toward the end of
the month to Miss Teresa Thielen of that city. The bride and groom will make the trip
to Beach their wedding tour for the present and will be at home soon after July 1 in
the residence already prepared for them in this city.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 20th, 1919
F. G. Jennings Died Suddenly On Gardner Ranch
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F. G. Jennings, a partner of George Gardner, died suddenly of heart disease at his
home on the old Elkhorn or Gardner ranch, Tuesday evening. He had taken part that
day in the wild west features that were being taken in moving pictures form at the
ranch and when supper time came seemed to be in the best of health, and taking a
lively part in the festivities that were going on at the ranch house. He stepped into a
bedroom, and a few moments later one of the ladies found him dead on the bed.
Mr. Jennings was one of the old timers of this region and one of the best known,
having friends in all who knew him. He took an active part in keeping alive the
enjoyments common to the cowboy days and has appeared in many of the sports of
that nature that have been staged in this section.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 20th, 1919
Mrs. S. R. Morris is expected to return from Reno, Nevada, next Saturday. Mrs.
Morris and daughter Florence have been visiting the married daughter, Mrs. Hanson,
who recently welcomed a baby boy in her family. Miss Florence will not return with
her mother, as she will spend some time in California.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 27th, 1919
Clare And Joe Strum Drowned In Old Coal Mine
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Younger Boy Waded Into Deep Water - Brother Tried To Save Him
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Younger Warner Has Narrow Escape While Trying To Save The Others
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The entire community was shocked last Sunday evening by news that Clarence and
Joseph Strum, aged nine and thirteen, sons of C. J. Strum, a farmer living near
Thelen, had been drowned that afternoon in Penny’s open coal mine. The news of
this distressing accident reached town when P. C. Erickson, an uncle of the boys,
brought the bodies to town, and caused general sympathy with the bereaved family,
the members of which are held in the highest esteem by all who know them.
It appears the boys, together with a boy named Warner, went over to the coal mine
in the afternoon for a walk and found the mine filled with water, it having a spring or
two that fed it. The younger boy took off his trousers in order to do some wading and
the first thing he knew he stepped off into a deep hole and went under. The older
Strum boy rushed to his assistance only to also get in over his head, when Warner
also jumped in to help them, but was unable to do so, he having much trouble in
getting out himself.
Warner gave the alarm and neighbors rushed to the mine and dived in a vain effort
to locate the bodies, the water in places being 20 feet deep. Rakes were rigged up and
eventually the bodies were recovered and brought to Beach. When the news of the
drowning reached the Strum home a sister rushed from there to the mine and in so
doing nearly died from overexertion and the heat, but is now all right.
Mr. and Mrs. Strum were at church at Thelen when the tragedy occurred and were
heartbroken when the news was brought them. Both the boys were bright fellows and
their loss is sadly mourned in their neighborhood.
Private funeral services were held at the Strum home Thursday noon and the
public funeral at the Lutheran church at Beach at 2 o’clock in the afternoon, the entire
countryside being present.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 27th, 1919
Died
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Anna Laura Dodd was born October 11, 1880 in Iowa. She was married to T. B.
Thompson in Mason City, Iowa, January 21, 1909. Four children blessed this union,
Johnathan, Sophia, Anna and Seth. Mr. Thompson and Johnathan preceded her in
death. She passed this life June 17, 1919, at 5 p.m. Beside the three children, her
father, mother, four brothers, four sisters live to mourn her loss. She was laid to rest
June 20th in the cemetery north of Trotters. The funeral service was conducted by
Rev. Thatcher, at the school house near her home.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 27th, 1919
Warren and Chas. Kirkpatrick who have spent the winter in Washington, are now
visiting their parents here.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 27th, 1919
Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Bartley arrived from Eden Valley, Minn., where they were
married early in the week, and are busy getting the new home here in shape.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 27th, 1919
The stork graced the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stecker Wednesday with a
handsome baby girl over which there is great rejoicing especially as all are doing well.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 27th, 1919
The home of A. E. Swan was brightened Wednesday by the arrival of a fine baby
girl. Mother and child are doing well, but not half so well as the new papa.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, June 27th, 1919
At Pretty Rock, this state, a three-months-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Preichel
was killed by a hog. The infant was left asleep in the house while the parents were in
the field, and during their absence a hog entered the place and in some way got at the
child, eating its back off before its screams awoke the other children who drove the
hog away. The baby died before a doctor could reach the scene.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, July 4th, 1919
Samuelson - Steiner Wedding On Thursday
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Popular Montana Rancher Marries One Of Beach’s Fairest Daughters
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A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mrs. D. J. Steiner, Thursday
morning when Miss Hazel Steiner was united in marriage to Mr. Harry Samuelson, a
prosperous young farmer of Clark, ……. The bride was accompanied by Miss Esther
Steiner, her sister as maid of honor, and the groomsman was H. F. Rase of
Dickinson. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles H. Caton, of the
Congregational church, the bride being given away by her mother.
The bride looked charming in white crepe duchesne and carried a large bouquet of
roses, the Mendelshon wedding march being played as the bridal party entered the
room. The groom wore conventional black. After the ceremony a wedding dinner
was served and the bridal party left for the west on the afternoon train, many friends
being at the depot to say goodbye.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuelson will accompany Mrs. Steiner and family as far as Miles
City, where the entire party will visit relatives, after which the Steiners will proceed to
their new home at Medford, Ore., and the Samuelsons will go to the groom’s farm
near Clark, where they will be at home after July 10.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, July 4th, 1919
Rev. Trinklein Is Married At Belfield
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United To Charming Lady Surrounded By A Host Of Friends
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The Belfield Times give the following interesting account of the marriage last
Thursday afternoon of Rev. Trinklein of Beach and Miss Ella G. Schlewitz of
Belfield, and the good wishes therein expressed will be heartily echoed by the people
of Beach.
A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the St. Peter’s Lutheran church Thursday
afternoon, when Rev. Herbert J. Trinklein and Miss Ella G. Schlewitz were joined in
the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. H. A. Faedtke, of Wheaton, Minn., a former
pastor of the bride. The little church on the hill was crowded to the brim and between
two and three hundred people were unable to enter the church to witness the
ceremony.
Both the contracting parties are well and favorable known in Belfield and
throughout this section of the country. Rev. Trinklein is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John
S. Trinklein, of Saginaw, Michigan. Rev. Trinklein attended the Concordia college
and military academy of Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1906-1912, graduating in 1912; 1912-
1915, Concordia seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, graduating in 1915. Immediately
after becoming a pastor he came to Beach, N. Dak., here he has made his home since
that time. Rev. Trinklein is pastor of churchs in Stark and Billings counties as well as
Beach in North Dakota, and Wibaux, Dawson and Fallon counties in Montana.
The young bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Schlewitz, two miles east
of town. Miss Schlewitz came to this country with her parents from Wheaton, Minn.,
in 1909. The old quotation, “to know her is to love her, none name her but to praise,”
well fits Miss Schlewitz, and her friends are numerous and staunch. Capability and
worth showed themselves in her every act and no one ever found her but in a sunny
mood.
The bride wore a beautiful gown of white gorgette crepe and carried a bouquet of
pink roses. The attendants for the contracting parties were: Max and Olga Walz,
Herman and Waldermar Schlewitz, Esther Gross and Louise Glade: flower girls,
Evelyn Fuerstenau and Dorothy Fritz. The groom wore the conventional black.
After the ceremonies the happy couple returned to the bride’s home, where they
were congratulated by hundred of friends that came from all parts of Stark, Billings,
Golden Valley, Dawson and Fallon counties. The day was happily spent by their
many friends at the Schlewitz home.
The happy young couple will make their home at Beach and may long life and
prosperity bless them. On the wings of friendship and good will all Belfield joins
with their many friends from else where in wishing them God speed in their journey
through wedded life.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, July 4th, 1919
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kostelecky are the proud parents of a baby girl, Irene Isabelle,
born June 27th. Frank has a “smile that won’t come off,” these days.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, July 4th, 1919
Mrs. and Mrs. CC. (sic) O. Brady are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on
June 29th.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, July 4th, 1919
Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Kirkpatrick returned Thursday from Jordan, Mont., where they
took Charles and Warren to their homesteads in that vicinity.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, July 4th, 1919
Myrtle Kirkatrick spent Monday afternoon at the J. H. Sifert home.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, July 4th, 1919
Mrs. Lucetta Scott Dead
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Last Thursday Oscar Scott of this city received the sad news that his sister-in-law,
Mrs. Lucetta E. Scott, had died that day at the home of her son, J. C. McCabe, in
Fairfield, Iowa.
Mrs. Scott lived in Beach about six years, only recently having been taken to Iowa
by her son in the hope of restoring her health, which had been very poor for some
time back. She was 69 years old. Her husband preceded her in death nine years ago
at Waverly, Iowa, but she leaves three surviving children: Mrs. A. A. Wheeler of
Springfield, Ills., Mrs. James Boyle of Fort Madison, Iowa, and J. C. McCabe.
Mrs. Scott was well known in Beach and highly esteemed by all for her many
sterling qualities, and will be especially missed in the Congregational church of which
she was a member.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, July 11th, 1919
Only Son of Lyman Page Meets Sad Death
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Died In Strange Way While Playing With His Pet Dog
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This community was again shocked last Thursday by a terrible mischance that
caused the death of Webber Page, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Page, well
known people of the Golva neighborhood.
It appears the little fellow was playing “circus” with his dog having a line attached
to the dog and around his own neck in some way and when discovered by his
agonized mother, was hanging dead from the reel of a binder near his home. Mrs.
Page had seen him playing with the dog but a few moments before, trying to teach the
dog some of the tricks the boy had seen at the circus a few days before, but how the
line could get over the top of the reel is a mystery, unless the boy and dog had been on
the binder and the dog jumping off pulled taut the rope around the boy’s neck and
strangled him to death.
Webber was a bright boy of 11 years and the idol of his parents, who singularly
enough, lost their older son about four years ago through drowning in Bullion creek, a
loss neither had recovered from when this second dreadful calamity overtook them.
A world of sympathy has gone out to the stricken parents by their many friends and
neighbors, the family being well known and esteemed all over the county, Mr. Page
having been last year the candidate of the Independents for secretary of state.
The funeral was held Friday and the brothers lie side by side in the Beach
cemetery.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, July 11th, 1919
Power - Bartley Wedding Is Social Event
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Popular Young Couple Married Saturday and Leave For Carrington
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The marriage of Miss Elizabeth C. Bartley and James E. Power was celebrate at St.
John’s church Saturday morning, a large attendance of friends of the popular couple
being present.
The alter of the church was a mass of flowers and ferns, and as the bridal party
entered the church Mendelsohn’s wedding march was played by Miss Margaret
Bartley, a sister of the bride, and just before the ceremony Miss Eleanor Wall sang,
“Oh, Promise Me.”
Preceded by Miss Eleanor Bartley, sister of the bride as bridesmaid, and Frank
Power, brother of the groom, as groomsman, the bridal couple proceeded to the altar
where Father Hake performed the ceremony, and where the happy couple received the
congratulations of relatives and friends. Arranged in the front pews were a large
number of the groom’s companions in arms in uniform, former members of Company
M, and these, with the uniforms of the groom and his groomsman gave the occasion a
distinctive military character.
The bride looked charming in white georgette with hat of the same material and
carried a large bouquet of pink roses and baby breath fern. As stated, the groom wore
the uniform of a sergeant in the United States army, in which he served in this
country and France for nearly two years.
After the ceremony the bridal party and more intimate friends repaired to the
Bartley home where a wedding breakfast, was served, plates being laid for about 40
persons, after which the young couple took the noon train for Carrington, N.D.,
dozens of friends being on hand with rice and other wedding tokens of good luck and
good wishes.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Bartley and has lived in Beach since
the family came 11 years ago from Dickinson where she was born. She has been a
popular favorite in the younger set of the city and is possessed of many womanly
charms that have endeared her to all who know her.
The groom is a young man who has resided in Beach for a number of years, having
been engaged in the clothing business until the war broke out, when he enlisted in
Company M. and as said, did gallant service overseas, being one of the popular and
efficient noncommissioned officer of his company.
The young couple will reside for the present in Carrington, where Mr. Power will
be manager of one of the United Consumers stores.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, July 11th, 1919
Word was received Thursday evening of the death of Mrs. Alfred Benson, of
paralyses. Interment was made at Baker Saturday. Mrs. Benson has many friends
who mourn her loss and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mr.
Benson in his sad bereavement.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, July 11th, 1919
Mrs. I. S. McConkey died Saturday morning of heart failure. Services were held at
Carlyle, at the U. B. Church, Sunday afternoon. Brother Borey officiated. Interment
was made in the Carlyle cemetery.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, July 11th, 1919
Quietly Married at Wibaux
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Slipping quietly away to the neighboring town of Wibaux Thur. Glenn Allstot and
Miss Emma Wassman, who live in the Golva district, united their fortunes and futures
in marriage and then drove gaily back to the home of the groom where from now on
life’s journey for them will be along the same trail. The bride was charming in white
viole dress and carried red roses, while the groom wore conventional black, only one
or two most intimate friends being present at the ceremony.
The groom is a prosperous young farmer living near Golva, where he has made
many friends, and the bride is a young woman highly esteemed by her neighbors, all
of whom will undoubtedly join The Advance in the greatest of good wishes to the
happy couple.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, July 18th, 1919
Mrs. C. I. Cook’s Mother Dies At The Age of 94
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A letter from Capt. C. I. Cook dated July 14th, at Moorcroft, Wyoming states that
Mrs. Cook’s mother Mrs. S. D. Wadsworth died that day, her sickness having taken a
serious turn a few days before. Mrs. Wadsworth was 94 years old and the remains
will be taken to Loahe Mills, Iowa, for burial. The captain says he does not know just
when he will start for home. He expects to be back in Beach within a few days.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, July 18th, 1919
The young people of Golva and vicinity met in a ban (sic) on Wednesday to
serenade Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bario, who were married at Wibaux that day. Their
work proved successful for they were cordially invited and treated to cigars and
candy. We are anxiously looking forward to the next charivari.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, July 18th, 1919
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Lorenz have returned from a month’s outing in Minnesota.
They primarily went to attend the wedding of Mike Bartley and then visited at the old
home and other points. They report a delightful time.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, July 25th, 1919
Mrs. and Mrs. G. W. Leonard are the proud parents over the arrival of a boy,
George Thatcher, born July 19th.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, July 25th, 1919
Died At Dickinson
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Mrs. Etta Noll died at the Dickinson hospital July 21, at 10:50 a.m. of cerebral
embolism, aged 46. The remains were brought to her home at Burkey, the funeral
being held Friday from the Catholic church at that place, interment being made at
Burkey, Father Lack officiating. Mrs. Noll leaves a husband and several children,
besides a host of friends to mourn her loss, she having been a resident of that district
for a number of years, during which time she had come to be very highly esteemed for
her many virtues and high character.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, July 25th, 1919
Mrs. Mary Schmitz Dead
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The many friends of Mrs. Mary Schmitz were pained to hear of her death at her
home near Burkey, Tuesday last, at 7:45 p.m. Mrs. Schmitz was 73 years old and the
cause of death was acute dilation of the heart. The remains were shipped to Fon du
Lac, Wis., Thursday. Mrs. Schmitz was an old resident of the Burke neighborhood
and all who knew her respected and highly esteemed her fine womanly character and
as a good citizen and splendid neighbor.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, August 1st, 1919
M. K. Bowen Killed By E. W. Taylor
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Killing Came About Over Attempt of Constable Taylor to Replevin Cattle Owned by
D. R. Offley
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In Fit of Anger Bowen Got Rifle From Barn and Aimed at Taylor - - Mrs. Bowen
Opens Fire on Posse
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M. K. Bowen, well known farmer living in the southern part of the county, was
shot three times and killed Thursday evening, by Constable E. W. Taylor, while the
latter was replaying cattle belonging to D. R. Offley, a neighbor of and taken up by
Bowen. Taylor surrendered himself to Sheriff Pieraina late last night and he,
Constanble J. Stark and George Jeffrey and Offley are now in the county jail awaiting
the results of the corner’s inquest.
Mrs. Bowen Shoots Also
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A sensational feature of the shooting was the part Mrs. Bowen took in the affair,
she having fired at least eight shots at Offley and the constables as soon as the
shooting at the barn began, but fortunately missed her marks.
Offley Feared Bowen
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To tell a concrete story, it was said that bad blood has been brewing in the
Bowen neighborhood for a number of years and fears of bloodshed have often been
expressed by the people there. Several days ago Bowen took up some cattle of his
neighbor Offley that had got into his pasture, and, according to the story of Offley in
the county jail this morning, he feared to go to Bowen’s house to negotiate their
return, word having come to him that Bowen had said he, Offley, would never leave
the farm alive if he stepped on it, so Offley secured replevin papers and put them in
the hands of Constables E. W. Taylor and J. Stark for service, and with George Jeffrey,
accompanied them to the Bowen farm last evening.
Taylor’s Story of Shooting
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The following occurred at the farm, according to the story of Constable Taylor,
and verified by Offley and others:
“We met Bowen near his barn,” said Taylor, “and he asked: ‘What are you --,--
doing her?’ I served the papers on him. Bowen said we could have the cattle. Offley
asked if the animals had been fed, and Bowen said they had, at which Offley said they
did not look like it. Bowen flew into a rage and said: ‘I ain’t going to take any more -
- -- off you s----b’s’ and started for the barn.
Bowen Killed While Trying To Kill
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“I told him to stay where he was but be continued on, so I caught hold of him and
said he mustn’t go into the barn, fearing he had a gun there, but he broke away, rushed
into the barn and came out with a repeating gun in his hands, pumping a load into it. I
then shot twice as he was raising the gun to shoot, but although both shots struck him
in the left side, he was in the act of taking air at me when I fired the shot that killed
him, and he dropped in his tracks.
Fusillade of Shots From House
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“Just at that moment firing began from another source and we discovered Mrs.
Bowen at the house, about 15 rods away, firing at us with a rifle. We all ducked, but
she fired at least eight shots, when Constable Stark got the drop on her with his rifle
and she put down her gun, which I understand was found empty. I then telephoned
the sheriff that I had shot Bowen and asked him to come down to the scene at once,
when he did, taking us all into custody pending the coroner’s inquest. The shooting by
me was done in self defense, as I was confident Bowen would shoot me if I did not
get him first.”
Offley’s Story
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D. R. Offley said: “Bowen has tried to get me on his place for a year, and although
some of my property was over there, I feared to go after it, having heard he was
‘laying for me,’ but I thought I would be safe if accompanied by the officers. When
Mrs. Bowen began to shoot I jumped into a little creek but the bank was so low it
gave little protection, and that Mrs. Bowen saw me there was plain from the fact that
two or three bullets whizzed over me. When we first drove up Bowen saw a gun
sticking out of Taylor’s pocket and said, ‘Don’t come around here showing off your
authority to me,’ but I did not think he would attempt to shoot anybody until he came
out of the barn with the gun and aimed it at Taylor. About the same time the firing
began at the barn Mrs. Bowen opened up from the house and bullets whizzed all
around us, and we all sought cover.”
Sheriff and Coroner to Scene
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About 10 o’clock last night Sheriff Pierzina, Coroner Rice and Dr. Maercklein
drove down to the Bowen home and held an investigation, returning at an early hour
this morning with the parties connected with the affair, but Mrs. Bowen, at the time of
going to press, had not been taken into custody.
Mrs. Bowen Here
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Mrs. Bowen came to town early this morning and talked quite freely with others of
the sad affair, but when The Advance asked for an interview in order to publish all
sides of the case, a man stepped up and said: “Get out of here. This is my sister, and
if you don’t get out I’ll interview you in a way you won’t like,” whereupon Mrs.
Bowen said the testimony would be all given at the inquest and that she would rather
not be interviewed. She was heard to state elsewhere that she rushed from the house
with a sawed off shotgun when the trouble began, but could not work it, so ran into
the barn and picked up the rifle used by Mr. Bowen and began shooting in defense of
herself and home. It is reported she claims many shots were fired by the posse, but
the members thereof deny this, saying the only shots fired on their side were fired by
Constable Taylor. The Advance regrets that it cannot publish a statement by Mrs.
Bowen from her own lips, as it has no other interest in the case than giving the fact,
and facts only, to its readers. The inquest will be held at the Bowen home at 2 p.m.
this afternoon.
Was Shot Under Left Arm
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According to Coroner Rice the three bullets entered the body of M. K. Bowen
within a space of six inches and about the same distance below the left armpit and
passed out of the right side in practically the same location. This not only disproves
the statement widely circulated in some quarters, that Mr. Bowen had been shot in the
back, but tends to prove the statement that Bowen had his arm raised taking air with
the gun, as otherwise the bullets would have passed through his arm.
M. K. Bowen was about 37 or 38 years of age and his wife is about 31. They have
lived on their land a number of years, during which there has been strife and turmoil
in the neighborhood, but whether or not Bowen has been responsible for it is not in
evidence. He was recognized as one of the leading Socialists of the county and an
ardent member of the Nonpartisan League, and in some quarters this fact is being
made use of as a reason for the shooting, which does not at all seem justified by the
facts.
No Politics In It
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The attempt to make a political matter our of this unfortunate affair is to be
deplored by all good citizens, whose only desire is to see exact Justice done regardless
of their political beliefs, and few knowing the facts, see any direct connection of the
shooting with politics.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, August 1st, 1919
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rose are the happy . . . over the arrival of an eight pound son,
born July 25th.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, August 1st, 1919
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Joy are the proud parents of a fine new boy, Freeman Robert,
who arrived July 26th.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, August 8th , 1919
Adolph Attletweed Springs Big Surprise On Friends
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Last Monday, Adolph T. Attletweed, cashier of the First National bank, packed his
little grip and slipped quietly away to Decorah, Iowa, where he was married
Wednesday to Miss Carrie Lomen, one of the popular young ladies of that city and the
love of his boyhood. Little is known here of the ceremony beyond the fact that it took
place at the home of the bride who is the daughter of O. Lomen, a retired farmer of
the Decorah section.
The newly weds will visit Detroit Lake and other outing places in Minnesota on
the way to Beach and will shortly be at home in the house of the groom on the north
side. This quiet performance of Adolph first became known Thursday when a box of
cigars appeared on the counter of the First National bank carrying the legend:
“Married, July 30, 1919, Adolph.”
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, August 8th , 1919
W. P. Wallace Died At Daughters Home
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Highly Esteemed Octogenarian Passed Away Last Saturday
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William P. Wallace, aged 81, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. A.
Stoddard, north of town, August 2, of apoplexy. The funeral was held there Tuesday
last at 9 a.m., and was largely attended, after which the remains were brought to
Beach and shipped to Ontario, Wisconsin, to be laid by the side of his wife.
Mr. Wallace was born in Ohio, October 7, 1837, and made his home there until
1882. In 1861 he was united in marriage to Miss Hannah J. James and from this
union came five children, four boys and one girl. Mrs. Wallace died in Wisconsin in
1907, and from that time he made his home with his children in North Dakota and
Montana.
All the children were at the funeral, which was conducted by Rev. L. L. Thayer, of
Ontario, Wis., an old friend of the family. In addition to the children: Bert Wallace
of Puyallup, Wash., Vinton Wallace of Glendive, J. H. Wallace of Fallon, Mont.,
Willis Wallace and Meda Stoddard of Beach, the following relatives were present at
the funeral: May Vorhies of Glendive, a sister; John Vorhies and wife, nephew and
niece; Roy Young and M. O. Wallace, nephews, besides a host of friends from
Montana and this county.
During the time Mr. Wallace resided in this county he made many warm friends who
admired his sterling character and many lovable qualities, and besides the relatives, he
leaves many sincere mourners.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, August 8th , 1919
Announcements have been received by several Ollie people announcing the
marriage of Miss Freda Groh to Mr. William J. Adams, July 22, at Baoz, Wis. Mr.
and Mrs. Adams will be at home after August 1st at Stettler, Alberta, Canada, where
the groom has a factory. Mrs. Adams will be remembered as having formerly taught
in the Ollie high school.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, August 15th , 1919
Bonnie View Notes -
The many friends of Mr. Wallace were grieved to hear of his sudden death, which
occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. A. Stoddard, last Saturday, at 11:30
a.m. A funeral service was held Tuesday morning at the Stoddard home, Rev. Thayer
of Ollie, officiating. The service was very impressive. Rev. Thayer delivered a very
touching sermon, making mention of the presence of the many eastern friends of Mr.
Wallace and the reunion that had been brought about. After the service the remains
were taken to Beach where a short service was held at the morgue by the Royal
Neighbors, of which society Mr. Stoddard was a member. The remains were shipped
on No. 2 to Ontario, Wis. for burial. Mr. Wallace leaves four sons and one daughter,
besides a host of friends to mourn his loss. He was highly esteemed and respected as
a good citizen and splendid neighbor.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, August 15th , 1919
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Barnett, Sunday.
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The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, August 22nd, 1919
Welch-Haigh Wedding A Brilliant Event Of Week
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Pretty Wedding At Church Followed By Sumptuous Nuptial Breakfast
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A very pretty wedding occurred at St. John’s Catholic church at 9 o’clock
Wednesday morning when Franklin James Welch and Mary Sue Haigh were united in
marriage by Father Hake, many friends of the contracting parties being present.
The church was tastily decorated in flowers and as the bridal party entered the
church Miss Eleanor Bartley played the wedding march, after which the Misses
Eleanor Bartley, Eleanor Wall and Margaret Bartley sang in consonance with the
joyful occasion.
The bride was charmingly attired in a navy blue tricotine traveling suit and bird of
paradise feather hat, with corsage bouquet of sweet pears, the groom also wearing
traveling clothes as the happy pair were soon to take the train for a bridal trip.
The bride and groom were attended by Miss Tessie Haigh and Mr. Roy Haigh,
sister and brother of the bride. After the ceremony the party repaired to the home of
Miss Lottie Nutter on the North Side, where a delicious wedding breakfast was
served, there being plates for 14, after which the bride and groom took train No. 2 for
Detroit, Minn., where the honeymoon will be spent.
The Nutter home was beautifully decorated in asparagus ferns and flowers, these
decorations also being used on the table. The menu served was as follows:
Cherry Cocktail
Fried Spring Chicken, Maryland Style,
Pomme de Terre, a la Creole
Asparagus tips on Toast
Apple Jelly Rolls
Olives
Macedoine Salad
Ice Cream, Florida Style
Bride’s Cake, Groom’s Cake
Café Noi
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