Newspaper Extractions
BIRTH, MARRIAGES, DEATHS FROM
THE BEACH ADVANCE
1908
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 8th, 1908
Obituary
James C. Smith was born at Iowa City, IA., August 21, 1876. Died at his
claim six miles west of Beach, April 26, 1908, and was therefore 31 years of
age at the time of death.
About ten years ago Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Annie
Palmer of London, England, at Iowa City, the fruit of this union being two
girls, one seven years of age, while the other is only a few months old. They
came to the Golden Valley a year ago last October and settled on a claim six
miles west of this village. He was a man of sterling character and during his
residence here had builded (sic) for himself an enviable reputation for
honesty, industry and sobriety. He was a member of the local lodge of
Modern Woodman and that organization had charge of the funeral, which
was held at the Beach school house on Thursday, April 30, at eleven a.m.,
Rev. Douglas preaching the sermon. Interment was made at the cemetery
south of town.
Mr. Smith was sick but a short time and in his early taking away the wife,
fatherless children and members of his family have the sympathy of this
community.
Besides his immediate family he leaves two brothers and eight sisters.
One brother, Lewis C. Smith, was here to attend the funeral and will remain
until such time as is necessary to put the affairs of the deceased in running
order.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 8th, 1908
Card of Thanks
We take this means of expressing our thanks and deep appreciation to the
neighbors, and friends, members of the Modern Woodman and Royal
Neighbors for the many acts of kindness and assistance during the late
illness and death of our husband and brother. Also for the beautiful floral
offerings at the funeral.
Mrs. J C. Smith
Lewis C. Smith
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 8th, 1908
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Brown who live ten miles north of Beach, are the proud
parents of a nice baby girl, which came to their home on last Sunday, May 2.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 8th, 1908
On May 3, a boy was born to Mr. And Mrs. Elben Bartle who reside eleven
miles northeast of this village. The little stranger was of regulation size and
weight.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 15th, 1908
Miss Lydia Rinke and Mr. W. Holland, both of Beach, were married in
Medora by Judge Paxton on Tuesday afternoon May 12. The young couple
came down on the morning train intending to be married quietly and slip
away without being known but they were found out and number of their
friends gathered to witness the ceremony and afterwards went with them to
the train where they were showered with rice and good wishes. They left on
the evening train for their new home south of Beach were they will reside in
future on the farm of the groom.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 15th, 1908
James Calvin, Dead
The funeral of James M. Calvin of the W-Bar ranch, located on Beaver
Creek some thirteen miles north of Wibaux, was held at Miles City last
Sunday and was largely attended.
Two weeks ago Mr. Calvin had the misfortune to have saddle horse fall
on him while attempting to lead a colt to water and while his hips were
crushed and dislocated, no bones were broken. An attack of constipation
set in and was followed by an attack of peritonitis which caused his death.
Mr. Calvin was a native of Pennsylvania but came west a number of years
ago, locating at Miles City, Mont., where he and two of his brothers
established the Calvin Investment Company. He was the official head of
this enterprise for a number of years and still retains an interest, but four
years ago went to the W-Bar ranch, where he has since lived. He leaves as an
immediate family a wife and three children, besides a mother and three
brothers. His mother was here at time of death having come out for a visit.
In the untimely death of a son, husband and brother they have the sympathy
of the community.
Mr. Calving enjoyed a wide and very favorable acquaintance in this part
of the country and was a man in whom people had the greatest confidence.
Of a strictly moral nature and upright character he made friends with all
with whom he came in contact and will be greatly missed in the circle in
which he was leading a spirit. He was a member of the order of Elks and
was buried under the auspices of that society. May his ashes rest in peace.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 22nd, 1908
The Last Sleep.
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Death of An Old Resident of the Golden Valley - Funeral Tomorrow.
After a short illness Mrs. H. J. Blodgett, of the Lone Tree township,
passed to that borne from which no traveler returns on Thursday, May 21,
1908, at 7:30 o'clock a.m.
Mrs. Abbie Howarth was born in Alexandria, Jefferson county, N.Y.,
March 6, 1839, and was therefore 69 years of age at the time of death. She
was left an orphan when only four years of age and was cared for by a half
sister for nine years, her home being on wheat is known as Thousand Island
Park, in the St. Lawrence river. She was married to H. J. Blodgett on March
20, 1961, at Three Mile Bay, N.Y., and in 1865 they went to Paw Paw,
Mich., living there until 1868 when they moved to Freeborn county,
Minnesota. They lived in Freeborn and Faribault counties, Minnesota, until
1903, when they came to the Golden Valley and took up their present claim
in the Lone Tree township. Besides her husband she leaves five living
children, three girls and two boys: Mrs. Albria Purday, Wells, Minn; Mrs.
Nellie Kinnie, Prescott, Wis; Mrs. Hattie Johnson, whom lives on a claim
near her parents; as does also one son, Ivory S. Blodgett; and James G.
Blodgett, Kolls, S.D.
While yet a girl Mrs. Blodgett joined the Methodist Episcopal church in
her native town and since coming here has attended meetings held at the
school house in the Lone Tree district. She has led an exemplary christian
life and her friends and acquaintances mourn with her relatives at her death.
The funeral will be held tomorrow from the opera house in this city at 1
o�clock p.m.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 22nd, 1908
Miss Anna Knutson and Jacob Harland were united in Marriage at
Underwood, N.D., last Sunday evening.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 22nd, 1908
Mr. and Mrs. Bartle are the happy parents of a baby boy.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 22nd, 1908
Mr. and Mrs. Brettin are the proud parents of a baby boy.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 29th, 1908
Funeral of Mrs. Blodgett.
Last Saturday afternoon, May 23, occurred the last sad rites of laying away
the remains of Mrs. H. J. Blodgett, in the cemetery at Beach. The beautiful
tributes paid the deceased by Rev. Douglas testifies to the love and esteem
the departed one held in the hearts of relatives and friends. The remains
were accompanied to the grave by a large concourse of sorrowing friends,
where they were laid at rest by the gentle hands of a number of the Beach
Lodge of A. F. & A. M.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 29th, 1908
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Kellog and daughters were called to Sentinel Butte last
Sunday to attend the funeral of the year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Gilbertson which occurred at that place Friday. The boy was the only son of
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbertson and his death is a severe blow to the parents, who
have the sympathy of their host of friends in their bereavement, John
Gilbertson is a step son of Mr. Kellog�s.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 29th, 1908
Alpha Abstracts
Mr. and Mrs. Barnett are the proud parents of a fine baby girl.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 29th, 1908
Burkey Boosters
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hunck on May 24.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 5th, 1908
Young People Wed
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Charles Foley of Medora Marries Well Known Montana Girl
A very pretty wedding occurred last night at the home of Miss Martha
Buchanan, the parties being Sadie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Buchanan, and Charles R. Foley, son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Foley of
Medora, N. D. Only members of the immediate families and a few intimate
friends attended the ceremony which was solemnized by Rev. Fritsch of the
Congregational church.
The bride is one of the most popular of the younger set of Billings while
the groom, a brother of Mrs. W. T. Denniston, is well known here having
visited in Billings. Several times during the last two years. Mr. and Mrs.
Foley left on delayed No. 4 over the Northern Pacific last night for Medora,
N.D., where Mr. Foley has stock interests and where the couple will make
their future home - Billings Daily Gazette
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 5th, 1908
Pleasant Valley Voices<
A bright baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, June 1. Mother and
baby are doing nicely.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 12th, 1908
Rattle Snake Claims Victim
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Poison Spread Rapidly and Death Follows Eight Hours Later
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Suffers Untold Agony
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Attempted to Pull Snake Out of Hole After Tromping on His Body
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J. J. Barley, who was making his home with his son, Elgie William
Barley, six miles north of Sentinel Butte, received a snake bite Tuesday
about noon from the effects of which he died about 8 o'clock in the
evening.
Mr. Barley and his son were crossing a field when they saw a rattle snake
and the old gentlemen managed to catch him just as he was trying to enter a
hold in the ground. After tromping on the snake he took his knife and cut off the rattles, then drove the knife through the snake and pulled him from the hole.
As the head of the snake was withdrawn he turned and fastened his
fangs in the hand of his opponent. The wound was immediately cut open
with the idea of reducing the poison by a free flow of blood and a little later
a strap was put about the wrist. Dr. Museus was sent for, arriving at the bed
side of Mr. Barley about 4:30, but he was then in a moribund condition with
absolutely no pulse at all. Everything possible was done for him but to no
avail and Mr. Barley passed to the great beyond at about 8 o�clock, or
something like eight hours after the accident.
From the condition in which Dr. Museus found the patient he is of the
opinion that Mr. Barley had a weak heart to start with which assisted in his
rapid taking away.
Mr. Barley was 57 years of age and leaves as an immediate family four
grown children, only one of whom lives in this part of the country, and with
whom he was making his home at time of death.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 19th, 1908
Dry Creek Crumbs
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rick, June 9.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 26th, 1908
Local Happenings
The infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brown was buried in the Beach
cemetery Thursday afternoon. The little one was born Saturday but only
lived a few hours.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 26th, 1908
Local Happenings
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Lovell Thursday night.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 26th, 1908
Geo. Kasper is the name of the blacksmith who was found dead in his
own blacksmith shop at Marmarth last week. As near as can be learned he
went to his shop about 9 o�clock in the evening and as he did not open the
place for business next day, friends investigated and found him dead on the
floor. At the coroner�s inquest it was decided that death was due to heart
failure. Letters revealed the fact that he expected to be married in a short
time.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 26th, 1908
Last Friday we laid to rest, in the Sentinel Butte Cemetery one of our
kind friends and neighbors Mr. J. J. Barley. Mr. Barley was well like by
every one who knew him. His funeral was largely attended and his son,
Elgie Barley has the deepest sympathy of the entire community.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 4th, 1908
Pretty Home Wedding
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Popular Young Couple of Beach Happily Married Last Tuesday Morning
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A pretty home wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H W. Peek
last Tuesday morning, at which time their daughter, Miss K. Julia Peek,
pronounced the words which made her the wife of Emerys Lloyd.
This long looked for event occurred on the morning of June 30, at 8
o�clock in the presence of only those of the bride�s family who were able to
be there.
The morning was one of North Dakota's best, clear and cool, the air was
fragrant with the perfume of wild flowers.
The bride was dressed in white Persian lawn which was afterwards
changed for a grey shadow striped traveling suit trimmed in satin and hand
made lace, with hat and gloves to match. The groom wore the conventional
black and traveled in a brown business suit.
After the ceremony a dainty wedding breakfast was served. The young
couple left on the morning train for Oshkosh, Wis, the home of the groom�s
parents.
Mrs. Lloyd has been a successful teacher for several years in South
Dakota and Missouri, coming here two years ago to take up a homestead.
Mr. Lloyd has charge of the Chase Lumber Company�s elevator at this
place and commands the respect of the entire community for the manner in
which he has conducted himself while here. Both of these people are
deservedly popular and their many friends join The Advance in wishing
them health, happiness and prosperity through life�s journey.
On returning from their visit in Wisconsin they will begin housekeeping
in rooms in E. E. Mikkelson�s residence and will be at home to friends after
August 1.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 3rd , 1908
Smith-Thompson
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Popular Young Couple Married at Verndale, Minn., Last Sunday
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At the home of the bride's parents in Verndale, Minn., last Sunday
occurred the wedding of L. G. Smith of this city to Miss Sophrona
Thompson of that place, Rev. Green of the Methodist church performing the
ceremony.
Paul Smith, brother of the groom, acted as best man, while Miss Anna
Thompson, a sister of the bride served as bride's maid. The bride was
attired in white organdie and carried bride's roses.
The ceremony was witnessed by the intimate young friends of the bride
and she is one of the first of the grand children to break the circle of single
blessedness.
The happy couple returned to Beach Tuesday evening and at once began
house keeping in rooms over Dickinson & Power�s store, adjacent to the
rooms occupied by Dr. Smith as an office.
Dr. Smith located in Beach about the time the editor of The Advance
began to get busy with his first issue and since then has made many friends
among the people of the Golden Valley. In a professional way he has had a
ripe experience for so young a man and no doubt will be given his share of
the patronage of the people here.
The friends of the happy couple here extend them a hearty welcome and
best wishes for a happy and prosperous future.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 3rd , 1908
A telegram received by M. D. Sarver, Monday evening, conveyed the sad
intelligence that his father had died at Seattle, Wash., during Sunday
evening. Only recently Mr. Sarver visited his father, who was considered as
on the mend when he left him to return east.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 10th , 1908
Popular Couple Wed
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George F Oech and Miss Ines Logan Are Made One at Glendive, Montana
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The friends of George F. Oech and Miss Inez Logan were a little
suspicious when they saw them leave Beach last Sunday evening on the west
bound train and when they returned Wednesday evening and Mr. Oech
immediately began to pass cigars among his friends the suspicion was
confirmed. This popular young couple were married at the home of Rev. P.
Purhans at Glendive last Monday.
Mr. Oech came to the Golden Valley something like two years ago and
took a claim, which he has managed in such a way as to secure the title of
one of the best and most prosperous farmers of the Valley. He is popular
with his acquaintances and is one of our substantial men.
Miss Logan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Logan and has been a
resident of Beach during the past year. She is an accomplished young lady
and has a host of friends. Congratulations are extended.
The happy couple will make his claim their home and will be at home to
friends after August 1.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 10th, 1908
Married At Dickinson
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Recent Comers From Chicago Get Married and go to Housekeeping on
Claim
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Leslie Kirst and Miss Nina Lawrey were married at Dickinson on
Saturday, June 27, by the Rev. Wellington J. Brown. Their former home
was in Chicago, but some three months ago Mr. Kirst came to the Golden
Valley and filed on a claim eleven miles north of Beach. He believed a 160
acre tract of land in this section would support two people just as easy as it
would one and immediately set to work to get the above result. They will
make their home at the claim. Congratulations are extended together with
best wishes for their future prosperity.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 24th, 1908
Maanum-Overlid
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Young Couple Married in Beach and Return to Former Home in Minnesota
Last Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E Hoverson occurred
the marriage of Olaf Maanum to Miss Anna Overlid, Rev. Charles S. Thorp
of Glendive officiating.
After the ceremony, which took place before only the immediate friends
of the contracting parties, a wedding supper was served and congratulations
were extended.
Mr. Maanum is a brother of Theodore Maanum, bookeeper at the Golden
Valley State Bank, and recently came to Beach where he had accepted
employment in the Gilt Edge Harness shop. His stay here was cut short by
the request of his parents who desired that he return home and care for the
farm, so on Tuesday morning he and his bride started for Hancock,
Minnesota. He is a steady, industrious young man and will make a good
citizen in any community.
Miss Overlid is a resident of Hancock, Minn., but for several weeks has
been the guest of friends in this city. Their friends here extend
congratulations.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 24th, 1908
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Zable Sunday evening.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 7th, 1908
Obituary
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Miles Morgan Tuller, Father of Frank M. of this City, Dies in Wisconsin
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The following notice of the death of Miles Morgan Tullar is taken from
the Evansville, (Wisconsin) Review of the issue of July 23:
Miles Morgan Tullar quietly passed away Friday evening, at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Laura Taggart, aged 92 years.
Mr. Tullar was one of the Pioneer settlers of Evansville, coming here in
1844, with a young wife, and after a brief stop, purchased a farm a few miles
southwest of the city and followed the avocation \of farming till old age
necessitated a rest from his labors. He was a man widely known and
respected by a large circle of friends. Although quiet and unassuming in
disposition, there was a vein of humor which would crop out in his
conversation with personal friends which made him a pleasant companion.
Nothwithstanding his age, his mental faculties were keen and his activity as
light as many men of half his age. His jaunts to where he enjoyed the
meetings with old-time friends, were of daily occurrence and his absence
will be missed by many. His final sickness was short, and he was ready for
the summons to come and meet his life-companion, who proceeded him
only a few short years ago.
M. M. Tullar was born in Cayuga county, N.Y., May 23, 1816. In
January 1842, he was united in marriage to Miss Lusbe Ann Gallop, who
was a faithful and loving companion for 58 years when she was called to her
home beyond. To this union thirteen children were born, ten of whom are
living and are: John M., Walter D., Fred, Earl and Mrs. Laura Taggart all of
this city, Mrs. Emma Layton and Elmer of Eugene, Ore., Frank M. of Beach,
N.D., Mrs. Carrie Grove of LeMars, Ia., Miles of Lennox, S. Dak.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at his late home and were
largely attended. The Rev. D. Grabill officiating.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 7th, 1908
Monday morning a girl baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sprague of
the �Do Drop In� farm in the Lame Steer district. All concerned are doing
nicely.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 21st, 1908
Was It Murder
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A Little Gun Play at Marmarth Furnished an Exciting Time Monday Evening
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Only One Dead
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Claim is Made That Revolver was Accidentally Discharged - Conflicting
Evidence
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Last Monday night at Marmarth a little gun play was had as a result of
which a person who went by the name of Blanche Marshall but whose real
name is supposed to be Mrs. Margaret Welcher, was fatally shot, dying
almost immediately after receiving the wound. Both were inmates of a
bagnio.
Evidence before the corner�s jury was considerably conflicting. It was
claimed by the defendant and her friends that the revolver was discharged
accidently, but whether this is the case will probably remain for
determination at the preliminary hearing.
Henry Feldhousen, corner, John Keohane, state�s attorney and G. D.
Lovell were those from Beach who were present at the corner�s inquest.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 21st, 1908
Dr. Museus was called to Medora the latter part of the week and left a
nice baby at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Britt.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 21st, 1908
A nice baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Smith in this
city last Saturday morning which his little brother immediately name
�Mose�. Dr. L. G. Smith was the attending physician.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 21st, 1908
Left on the Door Step
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A. J. Schuler's Family Increased by One Last Week While They Were
Absent
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Finds A Good Home
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Little Waif Will Be Treated as One of Their Own Family Until of Age
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When A. J. Schuler arrived home last Friday evening after an absence of
several days, he found a strange face among the children and upon inquiry
found that a baby girl had been left on the door step of his home on
Wednesday morning.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Schuler were away at the time, Mr. Schuler being on
a canvassing trip while his wife was on a visit to relatives in Cavalavier
county, this state. The cries of a child were heard by the housekeeper, Mrs.
Mary Frank, after she had retired and upon investigation she found a little
bundle on the doorstep, in the folds of which was a baby girl and the
following letter:
My Dear Friends; -
I come to your door for shelter, so please take me in and be good to
me, for I am a homeless child, and I ask you to keep me as your own
child. And I shall be good to you when I grow up. And God bless you for
your kindness.
I am a Roman Catholic child and I am baptized in the Catholic church
and my name is Alma. Please call my last name after your own family.
I was born on the 29th day of September, 1907.
But for God's sake don't cast me out. For my sake be good to me and
call me you own, or if you are not Catholic please hand me to some good
catholic, for I want to be raised as a Roman Catholic child. God bless
you.
Mr. Schuler lives on the Joe Morris place southeast of town and whether
or not the person who left the child knew him and his wife personally, there
is no way of knowing, for no trace of the child's parentage has been
discovered. It is rather frail but at this writing is doing nicely. While Mr.
and Mrs. Schuler have four children of their own they have found a place in
their hearts and home for the little stranger and unless someone can prove a
rightful ownership it will be cared for as one of their own family.
While, perhaps, there is little excuse for criticizing the parents of the
child, it would seem a blessing that the girl has found a home with Mr. and
Mrs. Schuler rather than to have shared the life and moral atmosphere of a
mother who would leave her own flesh and blood to the care of strangers.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 28th, 1908
Big Event At Yates
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Two People, Prominent in Wibaux Social Circles, Steal a March on Friends
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The poet Burns has it that "The best laid plans of mice and men Gang aft
agley." (sic)
Sadly it is true that such is frequently the case. Once in a while, however,
they work all right, as is seen in the event of last Thursday evening. So
skillfully did Prof. Baird and Miss Bessie M. Barnes lay their marriage plans
that for once Wibaux was caught napping. She was startled next morning to
read the marriage announcement of her beloved principal and his assistant.
The news came like a thunder bolt out of a clear sky. It almost took away the
people�s breath. They rubbed their eyes and pinched themselves to see if
they were awake, exclaiming: "Is it possible? Can it be true?"
The weather man must have had something to do in helping the naughty
professor and his blooming bride, for he brewed a big storm for the
occasion. Just at the time when the preacher was pronouncing the solemn
words that made them man and wife, the storm was at its height, thus
helping to cover the whole scheme.
But if the storm was raging wildly without, all was quiet and peaceful
within the modest dwelling of Prof. Baird�s at Yates. Hither had come a few
guests, seemingly to do honor to Mr. Williams and his Kentucky bride, but
in reality to witness the union of Mr. Baird and Miss Barnes. Promptly at 8
o�clock Rev. Alex Douglas tied the knot that made them happy. After the
marriage the invited guests sat down to a sumptuous feast smuggles in from
Wibaux and Beach for the joyous occasion. The rest of the evening was
spent in pleasant pastime and conversation.
The bride, Miss Bessie M. Barnes, is well known and highly respected in
Wibaux, where she has taught the village urchins for the past five years.
During her residence there she has won a host of warm friends and
established for herself a fine reputation as an instructor. She is an earnest
christian and actively engaged in the work of the Sunday school in the
Congregational church. At present she is teacher of the boys� class and
assistant superintendent. She was tastefully gowned in white silk batiste for
the occasion. Her sister, Miss Lena Barnes, acted as bride's maid.
The groom, Frank P. Baird, came to Wibaux two years ago to take charge
of the public schools. He soon won the affection and good will of people
and students by his fine scholarly attainments and gentlemanly deportment.
Through his able administration he has brought the school to a state of
efficiency that makes it second to none in this part of the country. He
likewise is active in christian work and at present is superintendent in the
Congregational Sunday school. For the past summer he has been assisting
President Kinney and Cashier Fischer in the First National Bank. Mrs.
Samuel Stambaugh acted as best man.
Their many friends extend to the happy couple hearty congratulations and
wish them long life and prosperity.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 28th, 1908
He is Married Now
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Monday at Glendive occurred the wedding of Jules H. Kusske to Miss
Anna Rataezyke, both of Beach. They returned to this city Tuesday morning
and will go to house keeping at once on Mr. Kusske�s farm in the Beaver
Creek district south of town.
Mr. Kusske is one of the prominent and progressive farmers of the Valley
and has a large acquaintance. The friends of the happy couple extend
congratulations and best wishes in which The Advance most heartly joins.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 4th, 1908
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Zimmer are the proud parents a-of a 7 pound boy.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 4th, 1908
The stork called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Koehane last Monday
and left a nice baby girl. All are doing nicely.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 4th, 1908
C. M. Wiley, who came here to attend the funeral of his father, who
recently died at Carlyle, Mont., departed for his home at Spirit Lake, Iowa,
last Friday.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 4th, 1908
Richard O. Odeen from Beach, North Dakota, and Miss Regina
Hoganson were joined in marriage at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs.
Randline Hoganson, in the second ward, this city, Saturday last, at 11:30
a.m. Only near relatives were in attendance. A wedding dinner was served.
Mr. Odeen had a land claim in Dakota but recently sold it. Whether they
will go west to reside or remain here we are not informed. Badger State
Banner.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 11th,
1908
Henry Sunders Dead
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Passed Away Tuesday Afternoon After a Brief Illness of Heart Failure
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Henry Sunders passed peacefully away Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., of
heart failure. Had he lived until the following day he would have been 71
years of age.
Mr. Sunders was married to Mary Elizabeth Klingemier at Geswold,
Hannover, Germany, when 28 years of age and shortly afterward came to
this country, settling in Cincinnatti, Ohio. From there he went to Covington,
Kentucky, then to Freeport, Minn., and three years ago came to Beach, N.D.
Six children blessed this union, three of which are still living, as follows:
Ben of Freeport, Minn., Frank of Cottage Grove, Minn., and Henry of this
city, a member of the firm of Russ & Sunders.
Mr. Sunders enjoyed his usual health until a short time before dinner on
Tuesday, when he complained of feeling badly and asked his wife to remain
with him. Funeral was held yesterday morning from the Catholic church of
this place.
His wife and children have the sympathy of the community in their
irrepairable loss.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 11th,
1908
Born on Monday, Sept. 7, to Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Jones, a fine boy. Dr.
Museus was attending physician.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 11th,
1908
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Watson are the happy parents of a baby boy who arrived
last Monday Aug. 31st.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 11th,
1908
The wedding bells were happily ringing last Wednesday, when Mr. Fred
Johnson and Miss Flora Vetch were united in the holy bonds of wedlock at
the Catholic church in Burkey. They have the good wishes of their many
friends and may their lives be long and prosperous.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 15th,
1908
Walker - Smith
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Golden Valley Couple Married at Dickinson, Tuesday Evening, September 15
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Tuesday evening at 7 o�clock at the home of the Rev. W. J. Brown,
occurred the marriage of E. L. Walker to Miss Martha A. Smith, both of
Beach. The bride wore as a wedding gown a rich brown dress and carried
roses.
The happy couple returned to Beach on No. 3 Wednesday evening and
went immediately to the home of the bride some fourteen miles southeast of
this city. Mr. Walker has been a resident of the Valley about six years and
owns a fine farm just half a mile from the homestead of his wife�s, where
they will reside for the present. He has gone through the pioneer days of
homesteading and knows what the word means to its full extent. He is
endowed with those qualities which have won not only success but the
admiration of his friends and neighbors.
Miss Smith came to the Valley about four years ago and also knows
something of homestead life, having lived on a homestead during that time.
The friends of the couple extend to them best wishes for a long and
prosperous life.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 18th,
1908
Obituary
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Henry Clay Wiley was born at Weston, Vermont, December 4, 1844. His
father was a merchant. He received a common school education. In 1866
he went to Iowa and located at Masonville, Delaware county, and was for a
time employed in his cousin�s store at that place. In 1868 he was married to
Lucretia F. Martin, who survives him. Later be bought land and was
engaged in farming in Delaware and Buchanan counties for more than
twenty years. In 1891 he removed to Dickinson county and bought a 600
acre farm near Spirit Lake. In 1895 he disposed of this farm and went to
Curlew, Palo Alto county, where he engaged in the mercantile business. In
1901 he was appointed postmaster, which office he held for seven years. In
the spring of 1908 he went to Carlyle, Mont., and prepared to make
improvements on a homestead he had taken there. His health has been
failing for some time. As the season advanced he became weaker and on
Tuesday, August 18, he passed away.
Besides his widow he leaves five sons: Edwin, Clay and Ewen of
Carlyle, Clarence of Spirit Lake, Iowa, and Pliny at Caldwell, Idaho.
Mr. Wiley�s true character and his kindly disposition toward his fellow
men made him a highly respected citizen in the communities in which he
lived. He saw only the merits of others and treated them on their merits. He
served in offices of trust and responsibility always with honesty and
efficiency. The funeral services were held from the home near Carlyle and
were conducted by Rev. Alexander Douglas. Interment was made at the
Wibaux cemetery. Many friends mourn the loss of a man whose influence
for good will still remain.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 18th,
1908
Born, Monday, September 14, to Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Fleet, a girl
weighing eleven pounds. Both are doing nicely.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 25th,
1908
A little child of Mr. And Mrs. Harvey's died Sunday after a brief illness.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 25th,
1908
Mr. And Mrs. H. W. Peek celebrated the fortieth anniversary of their
wedded life Wednesday by giving a dinner to their immediate relatives in
this vicinity. Congratulations are extended the worthy couple and best
wishes for a continuation of the joys which have been experienced in the
past.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 2nd, 1908
Birthday Party
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Last Thursday evening Miss Evelyn Reichenecker celebrated her twelfth
birthday. Her father had provided neatly printed invitations which were sent
to some fifteen of her playmates, in accordance with which they gathered at
her home and spent the time from 5 to 8 o�clock p.m. in games suitable to
the occasion. Refreshments were served and all joined in wishing their little
hostess many happy returns of the anniversary of her birth.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 2nd, 1908
C. W. Hobbs Succumbs
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Typhoid Fever Claimed Him as Victim on Tuesday Afternoon of This Week
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C. W. Hobbs, who has been suffering from typhoid fever for several
weeks, was claimed as a victim of the disease Tuesday afternoon at 4:15.
Mr. Hobbs came to the Golden Valley and filed on a claim about fourteen
miles northeast of this city a year ago the 20th day of last October, after
which he returned to his home at Rineville, Kentucky, and stayed until
spring, when he moved his wife and child to the claim, where they have
since lived. He was about forty years of age at time of death. Since coming
here he has been prosperous and had won for himself a reputation for
honesty, industry and sobriety.
His wife is not a strong woman and the death of her husband will be a
hard blow. To her is extended sincere sympathy.
The funeral services were held from the home yesterday, Rev. Douglas
officiating. Interment was made temporarily on the home place, but it is the
plan now to take the remains during December back to his old home in
Rineville, Kentucky.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 2nd, 1908
To The Great Beyond
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Mrs. Harve Robinson of Sentinel Butte, Passed Away Last Saturday
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The many friends of Mrs. Harve Robinson of Sentinel Butte were indeed
surprised last Saturday evening to learn that at 4:30 in the afternoon she passed
to the great beyond. The immediate cause of death was not learned, but was
the result of some complications caused or aggravated by the birth of her
child two weeks previous.
Mrs. Robinson was born in North Dakota and at the time of death was
about twenty-eight years of age. A large portion of her life has been spent in
Billings county, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Gilberts, having lived at
Sentinel Butte for many years. She had a large acquaintance in this vicinity
and by her genial disposition and kindly nature had many friends and was
admired by all who knew her. Besides her husband she leaves three children,
the youngest of which is only an infant.
The deepest sympathy is extended to her relatives in their deep sorrow.
Funeral was held Sunday, Rev. Douglas officiating and interment was made
in the Sentinel Butte cemetery.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 2nd, 1908
A fine boy weighing ten pounds called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J.
Walker on Wednesday morning demanding food and raiment. Both mother
and child are doing nicely while J. E. wears an unusually pleased expression.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 2nd, 1908
The thirteen month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey, who live two
miles east of Sentinel Butte, died last Sunday. The funeral services were
held Tuesday, Rev. Douglas officiating and interment being made at
Sentinel Butte. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey have the sympathy of the community.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 16th, 1908
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sunders, Monday. Congratulations
are extended.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 16th, 1908
A sad event took place last Saturday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. M.
Woodhull when their youngest child, who recently came to cheer their
home, took her flight for that home where there are no tears or no parting.
The funeral services were conducted at the home of Mr. Oscar Holmquist on
Tuesday, by the Rev. Alex. Douglas. The bereaved parents have the
heartfelt sympathy of their many friends in their affliction.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 16th, 1908
David McCann wears a smile that won�t come off - one of those broad,
good natured smiles. It�s a girl, born Friday, the 9th. Both mother and
daughter doing nicely.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 23rd , 1908
Cupid After The Young
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Young Man From Carlyle Married Tuesday to a Lady From the Badger State
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They Fooled the Foolers
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Popular Young Couple of Williams Married at Dickinson Day Before
Yesterday
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During the past week four of the popular young people living southwest
of town joined hands for better or for worse during the remainder of life�s
journey.
Late Monday evening E. W. Clocksin, Miss Elsie Cocksin and Miss Bea
Brown left Carlyle for Beach, trusting that the lateness of the hour would
protect them from too many personal questions. Tuesday morning they took
the train for Belfield, where Mr. Clocksin and Miss Brown were quietly married. They returned to Beach
the same evening and Wednesday morning went to Carlyle, where they will
live temporarily with A. Clocksin and family.
Mr. Clocksin has been a resident of Carlyle for some months and not long
since went into the well drilling business. He is a young man of ability,
energetic, honest and a hustler and very deservedly popular among those
who know him best. His wife, formerly Miss Bea Brown of Boardman,
Wis., we know little about but join with others in extending to her a cordial
welcome to the Golden Valley, together with congratulations and best
wishes for a long and happy life in the golden west.
Mr. Clocksin has a homestead on the Dakota side of the line and as soon
as buildings can be erected will make that the permanent home.
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The Wednesday evening train brought back from Dickinson, Mr. and
Mrs. L. B. Schouboe, who that day had joined hands and repeated the
solemn words that made them one. As they were guests at the hotel the
night before an inkling of what was to happen was mistrusted by their
friends and as a charivari party at the hotel at the proper house would be
hardly proper, the disturbers had to content themselves with fixing up their
room as best they could with hastily gathered material. The dinner bell was
attached to about the center of the bed spring on the under side, and alarm
clocks were stationed at different parts of the room and set for different
times for operation, while a fire extinguisher was placed in the bed. The
couple, however, were suspicious and discovered the several articles, except
the clocks, before retiring, and Mr. Schouboe was heard to emphatically
declare that �curfew shall not ring tonight.
L. B. Schouboe is one of the prosperous young farmers of the Williams
district, a person of sterling character and worth and a good citizen. He
recently suffered a great misfortune in having his new house, to which he
had intended taking his bride, burn up one night during his absence, together
with some of his personal property, but he is made of the material that does
not acknowledge defeat and plans as then arranged were carried out.
Miss Hazel Liles also lives in the Williams district and is a young lady of
ability with many accomplishments and much personal charm. The
Advance joins with their host of friends in congratulations and best wishes
for a long, happy and prosperous wedded life.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 23rd , 1908
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Larson of the Lame Steer district, on
Thursday, October 15, a son. All doing nicely.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 30th, 1908
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lette Stepp, Oct. 24, a fine baby boy. Mother and
child doing nicely.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, November 13th,
1908
Beeler - Accart
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On November 6, in Beach, the ceremony was performed by Rev. J. A.
Vanden Heuvel, that made Frank A. Beeler of Beach and Miss Julia Accart
of Wibaux, husband and wife. Mr. Beeler has a claim southwest of Beach
and is one of the prosperous young men of that locality. Congratulations and
best wishes are extended.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, November 20th,
1908
Mrs. H. C. Jensen has received word that a baby girl had arrived at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Burnett of Lumbard, Mont., last Saturday.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, November 20th,
1908
Frank Fakler, who was married to Miss Mary Mason on October 13, at
Jamestown, returned Monday from their wedding visit to relatives at
Winona, Minn., and other points and immediately went to housekeeping on
his claim, about six miles south of town. Both parties are well known in this
vicinity and congratulations are extended.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, Nov ember 27th,
1908
The funeral of Mrs. Aslek, wife of the hotel proprietor at Belfield, was
held Wednesday afternoon, she having died at Rochester, Minn., where she
had went for treatment.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 4th, 1908
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gore were in Beach Wednesday on their way home
after a visit to Glendive, where the Rev. Burhane performed the ceremony
which made them man and wife. Mrs. Gore was formerly Miss Abbie
Burkey and both she and her husband have lived in the Carlyle district for a
number of years where they are highly spoken of. Best wishes and
congratulations are extended.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 4th, 1908
News was received last Saturday that Hugh Tucker of Black River Falls,
Wis., and father of Ed Tucker who took claim north of Beach, had passed
away after quite a long illness. He is known to many of the Wisconsin
people in the Golden Valley.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 4th, 1908
The wedding of Willis Bahm and Miss Maggie Tetley occurred at the
home of the bride�s parents on Thursday, November 26, at 4 o�clock in the
afternoon. Rev. Douglas speaking the words which made them man and
wife. At 5 o�clock a wedding supper was served, after which, to the
inspiring music provided by the Billings County Orchestra, the enjoyment of
the dance was indulged until nearly morning. A very enjoyable time was
had by those present, who joined in wishing the happy couple a life filled
with happiness and contentment.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 4th, 1908
A young stranger came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Freer at an
early hour Tuesday morning and demanded food and raiment. It is a fine,
healthy little boy and Ed says he is as welcome as the flowers in May.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 4th, 1908
Francis L. Trotter, who has been an inmate of the hospital for the insane
at Jamestown for about two years, died at that institution a few days ago. At
the time his illness came upon him it was hoped that his trouble would yield
to treatment at the hospital but it seems that this was not to be. Mrs. Trotter
has the sympathy of all in her bereavement.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 11th,
1908
Obituary
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Mrs. William Bond's Sudden Death Startled the Community Last Sunday
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On Sunday last, friends of Mrs. William Bond were shocked to learn of
her sad and untimely death which occurred about nine o�clock in the
forenoon. Saturday evening she retired apparently as well as usual, having
endured very poor health during the past few months. At two o�clock
Sunday morning she awoke her husband, saying she felt ill, and soon began
to talk irrationally. Doctor Museus was called at once but she was in
convulsions before his arrival and never regained consciousness.
Drs. McNabb and Smith were called and the three doctors held a
consultation, but gave the loving relatives and friends no hope. All that was
in their power was done to save her life, but that treacherous disease dropsy
had so undermined her health that medical aid seemed impossible, and death
released her from her suffering. Her infant child, a daughter, also died.
Rachel Howard was born in Pike county, Kentucky, and moved with her
parents to Todd county, Minnesota, at the age of eleven years.
She was married to William Bond, March 26, 1893, coming at once to
North Dakota where they have resided almost continually since.
She leaves to mourn her death, besides the broken hearted husband, a
daughter Pearl, just entering womanhood and a son Loyd aged twelve years
of Beach, a father, one brother and four sisters residing in the state of
Washington, a sister at Kalispel, Montana, a sister at Shaffer, N.D., and a
sister at Westhope, N.D. It was not possible for any of her folks to be
present at the funeral, but a sister of Mr. Bond, Mrs. Loren Severson of
Courtenay, N.D., arrived Monday evening.
By her death a happy home is nearly broken up. She was a loving wife
and a faithful and patient mother. She possessed an unusually amiable
disposition, always taking an optimistic view of life and always enjoying a
hearty laugh. To know her was to love her and her friends were numerous.
The funeral was held from the school house, at two o�clock Wednesday
afternoon, the Rev. Alex Douglas, pastor of the Congregational church
officiating. The remains were interred in the Beach cemetery.
The floral offerings of roses by the school children was beautiful and
expressed the deep sympathy felt for their classmates and the family in their
heavy and sudden bereavement.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 11th ,
1908
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dunlap, November 5, a son.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 11th, 1908
The stork made a call at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Ed Hoverson's
Wednesday afternoon and left a nice little baby girl. All are getting along
nicely.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 11th,
1908
Fred Randash of the Burkey neighborhood, is the proud father of a
bouncing baby boy, which arrived Tuesday, December 15. Dr. Museus was
in attendance and all are doing nicely.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 11th,
1908
J. D. Ulfers was called to Forreston, Ill., last Saturday by a telegram which
announced the sudden death of his father. Old age was supposed to have
been the cause of death as he was well along in years.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 18th,
1908
Mr. And Mrs. F. J. Snow returned from Beach after attending the funeral
of Mrs. W. A. Bond and infant which occurred Wednesday
.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 25th,
1908
Married At Dickinson
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Popular Young Couple From Beach Steal a March on Friends by Keeping Secret
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The many friends of E. E. Prehn and Miss Jessie Kellogg were
considerably surprised Wednesday evening when they stepped off the train
at Beach as man and wife, having been married at Dickinson the day before.
Both of these people are popular here, and congratulations and best
wishes are extended, for a happy, long and useful life.
-newspaper extraction by Larry Kirkpatrick
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