BIRTH, MARRIAGES, DEATHS FROM

THE BEACH ADVANCE

1915

 

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 1st, 1915

 

Killed In War

Max Lewin, Brother of Munich Man, Killed in Action

     Munich, N.D., December 29 - The news has reached H. Lewin of this town of the death of his brother, Max Lewin.  Mr. Lewin was with the German army in East Prussia, and was wounded in battle on November 20.  He was taken to Koenigsberg, where he  died the next day.  Four children and his widow survive him, to become a part of the great host of mourners of the present war.  There are still two brothers left at the front and also a brother-in-law.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 1st, 1915

 

Mutilated Body is Found Beside Track

     Glendive, Mont., December 29 - Mike Frank, a man who had, it is said, been working at Terry was struck and instantly killed last Saturday morning by a Northern Pacific train at a point about five miles west of this city.  The body was found shortly after 7

o’clock by a section man, and it is not known what train caused the unfortunate man’s death.

     The body was brought to the city and interment was made in the local cemetery.  As far as is known Frank has no relatives in this part of the country and it is understood that he came from Canada some months ago.

     The body when found, lay close beside the track and it had been virtually cut in two by the wheels.  It was terribly mutilated and portions of the vital organs were scattered about near where the body was found.  The body was not frozen when first

discovered, so it is evident that the accident had occurred but a short time previously.

     It is not known whether Frank was stealing a ride and fell from the train, or was walking up the track when he was hit.  He had been in Glendive the night preceding and, it is reported that he had been drinking considerably.

     The body was dressed in a good suit of clothing and on the outside of the trousers were overalls.  Nothing was found in the pockets except a partly used meal book of a Terry restaurant.

 

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 1st, 1915

 

Woman Quarreled With Sweetheart

     Grafton, N.D. December 29 - Evidence of a lover’s quarrel, occurring less than an hour before the time that she is supposed to have met death under the wheels of a Northern Pacific passenger train a half mile south of this city, was brought out at Grafton last

night in the inquest into the tragic death of Miss Mary Terrill, aged 21, manager of the Western Union Telegraph company office here.

     The girl is supposed to have met death under the wheels of the Winnipeg to St. Paul night express, passing through Grafton about 8:15 o’clock in the evening.

     Just a few minutes before 1 o’clock Miss Terrill had quarreled with her sweetheart, Ivan Erhardt, a Great Northern telegrapher, because of his refusal to heed her request to refrain from attending a little social gathering.

     That was the last seen of Miss Terrill.  Erhardt continued on his way to the social affair, spending the evening there.

     Miss Terrill evidently left the business district of Grafton immediately walking down the N. P. Track to the point where she was run down.

     Whether death was accidental or with suicidal intent, is still uncertain, the coroner’s jury failing to complete its work last night, adjourning till this morning.

     The remains found yesterday morning, have little semblance of those of a human being.  One arm was found three miles from the point where she was run down, and parts of the body are strewn along the rail over that entire distance.  The head has not

yet been found, though the scalp has been recovered.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 1st, 1915

 

Killed in Coal Mine Accident

C. G. Cook, Former Golden Valley Resident, Killed in Mine Cave In

     Christmas was suddenly changed from a day of rejoicing to one of sadness for the C. G. Cook family, former resident of this territory, when the husband and father was the victim of injuries while mining the family’s supply of winter coal at their new

home near Lewistown, Mont., which resulted in his death three days later.

     With a nephew, Mr. Cook had gone to a coal mine located but a short distance from the homestead.  After securing the load, the nephew, who was handling the team while Mr. Cook was gathering up the tools, started to drive out of the runway to make

room for a waiting team.  He had gone but a short distance when he was startled by a loud crash, and turned around only to find Mr. Cook buried beneath several tons of coal and earth.  It is presumed that the load taken out had so loosened the embankment that the jar of the load leaving the pit caused the cave-in.

     When recovered, Mr. Cook was unconscious.  An examination revealed that he was internally crushed.  His death resulted three days later after intense suffering.

     Mr. and Mrs. Cook were former residents of this locality, filing on a homestead on the state line northwest of Beach.  They were well known in the Golden Valley.  After proving up on the homestead here, they took advantage of the enlarged homestead act and went further west, filing on a claim near Lewistown, Mont., near where the fatal accident occurred.  The deceased was forty years old and besides his wife leaves two step-daughters, Mrs. Ole Sathrum of this city and Mrs. Bonnhorn, of Louisville, Ky., and two sisters, Mrs. Effie Singletary and Mrs. Sarah Michler, both of Beloit, Wis.  Funeral services were held at the M. E. church in this city, Rev. F. W. Gress presiding, interment following in the Beach cemetery.

     Mr. Cook had taken out a $2,000 insurance policy but a few days before the accident which resulted in his untimely death, which will go far to furnishing the necessities for the widow in her declining years.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 8th, 1915

 

     Mrs. Hollstein very befittingly celebrated her birthday Sunday by giving a dinner to which she invited several relatives and friends.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 8th, 1915

 

     News has reached Beach that J. A. Danford, the eldest son of Rev. S. A. Danford, of Bismarck was married at Milton, Wis., New Year’s day to Miss Martha Eckelberg of that place.  Mr. Danford is a conductor on the Soo road, and he and his bride will reside in Bismarck.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 8th, 1915

 

     Dr. A. B MacNab, who was unexpectedly called to Casopolis, Mich., ten days ago by the death of his uncle, returned Tuesday evening.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 8th, 1915

 

     Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Schaal of this city a girl, Wednesday.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 8th, 1915

 

     Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Stephens, residing three miles south of Beach, a boy, Sunday.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 8th, 1915

 

A Fearful Coal Mine Accident

John C. Miller Another Victim of the Deadly Cave-in at Wibaux

     The deadly cave-in has caused another casualty, this time John C. Miller, a farmer residing two miles south of Wibaux, where Mr. Miller was mining his winter supply of coal.  Death was instantaneous.

     The accident occurred shortly after the noon lunch hour, following which Miller, who was being aided by a man by the name of Brooks, was getting out a little more coal to top out his load.  Nearly every bone in his body was broken, and he was

mutilated almost beyond recognition when a heavy bank of earth, rock and coal suddenly gave way without warning crushed him to the ground.  Brooks, who was working but three feet away, was untouched, but for a moment was dazed with the horror of Miller’s sudden death and was unable to move.

     A telegram announcing Miller’s sad and untimely death was received by Angus Smith living near this city, who is a brother-in-law of the deceased.  He went to Wibaux Tuesday afternoon to assist in making funeral arrangements, returning the following day.

     Funeral services, in charge of the Beach camp of Modern Woodmen of America, of which Miller was a member, was held in Wibaux yesterday, the body being interred in the Wibaux cemetery.  In response to a telegram announcing her brother’s death, Mrs. Fred Clueth, of Black River Falls, Wis., arrived Wednesday to be present at the funeral.  The deceased was also a sister of Mrs. Joe Galster, formerly of this place, but who now resides at Alma Center, Wis.  A brother, Ernest Miller, living near Wibaux, was the deceased’s only relative in this vicinity.  His widow, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lige Smith, north of Beach, but who are spending the winter in

Florida, and four children, the youngest of two years and the eldest of fourteen, survive.  To make the tragedy even more sad, Mrs. Miller is at present seriously ill in a hospital at Warm Springs, Mont., where she has been confined for two weeks, and was unable to attend the funeral.

     This is the second fatal accident of this nature which has affected Beach people in the past week, the other being the death of Charles G. Cook, chronicled in this paper last week.  The lignite coal mine is reaping its harvest of victims at this season of the

year, and the utmost care and precaution should be exercised by parties mining their own coal.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 8th, 1915

 

Sudden Death of Rev. E. I. M. Synnes

Faithful Shepherd of His Flock Succumbs to Paralytic Stroke

     Rev. E. I. M. Synnes passed away at his home on the north side in this city early Wednesday morning from a stroke of paralysis with which he was seized the previous afternoon.  His wife and children were at the bedside when the end came.  Rev. Synnes retained consciousness up to the last.

     Although he had not been in good health for several years, there was no intimation either by his family or friends that the end was so near.   The seizure came at about 4 o’clock in the afternoon while Mr. Synnes was sitting in the parlor perusing a paper.  He was discovered lying in a helpless condition on the floor shortly after by one of the children.  Although medical aid was at once secured, efforts for his relief were fruitless, with the result that the end came at 1:45 Wednesday morning.

     Rev. Synnes was born near Aalesund, Norway, fifty-four years ago.  He received a high education Norway and Denmark, coming to American in 1883 and completing his preparation for the ministry in a Lutheran Seminary in this country in 1891.  He held several responsible pastorates, coming to Beach from Minot in 1911.  He was a conscientious, indefatigable worker, and at one time, since becoming identified with his duties here, was pastor of ten different charges, which he served faithfully and well.  At the time of his death he had charge of the work at Trotters and Blue Mountain, Hodges and Wibaux, Mont.

     In 1897 he was united in marriage to Miss Bergette Olson, who with three children survive a loving and dutiful husband and father.  Funeral services will be held at he church in this city, conducted by Rev. Bursette, either Saturday or Sunday, depending upon the arrival of relatives from the east.  The body will be whipped to Minneapolis, where interment will be made.

     Funeral services, we are informed as we go to press, will be held on Tuesday afternoon, at 1:00 o’clock p.m. at the Lutheran church.  The Rev. Th. Larsen, of Taylor, N.D., Rev. Thorpe of Belfield, N.D., and Rev. Breeu of Sinns, N.D., will be in attendance and say the last words over their comrade.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 15th, 1915

 

Harry Heath, Jr., Dies Suddenly

Is Taken With Heart Seizure and Passes Away a Few Hours Later

     The people of Beach were shocked Wednesday morning to learn of the sudden death of Harry Heath, the 23-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Heath of this city, who expired at the State Line Hotel at 10:40 o’clock Tuesday night.  Harry had attended the Bijou program earlier in the evening, and was taken with a sinking spell before he could reach the hotel, where he was carried as he was overcome on the street.  Valvular leakage of the heart, with which he had been troubled for several years, was the cause of his death, and this trouble was augmented by the heavy damp weather of the past week.  His death came as a terrible shock to his relatives and friends.

     Modest, unassuming, and of an exceptional disposition, Harry possessed friends in all who knew him, and all who knew him experience a distinct personal loss at his untimely passing.  Together with his parents, with whom he has made his home, he

came to Beach about six years ago from Mandan, and was one of the original class of four which entered the Beach high school shortly after the completion of the first building.

     Besides his parents he is survived by one brother, Cyril, with his father associated in the Standard Oil business here, and one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Thomas, of Kenmare. The latter had but just returned to her home after a week’s visit here when she

received the telegram announcing her brother’s death. 

     Funeral services were held at the Congregational church, G. V. VanTausk of St. Matthew’s Chapel, Episcopal, having charge of the impressive services.  A vocal selection by Harry Burt, “At the End of a Perfect Day,” the words commemorative of a perfect life resulted in scarcely a dry eye in the church.  Foster’s orchestra played as pallbearers carried the casket to the bier, and at the conclusion of the service, as the many friends took their last look upon the dead face of one so beloved in life, played “Asleep in the Arms of Jesus.”  Many beautiful floral tributes, given by the pupils of the high school and friends, covered the casket.

     The funeral cortege was several blocks long.  Upon arriving at the cemetery, where interment was later made, Mr. Van Tausk conducted a brief burial service before the silent form was laid away from the eyes of men to await the last great summons of the Master on the resurrection morn.

     The Advance and a legion of friends, friends of both deceased and bereaved, extend their heartfelt sympathies to the family visited by the somber shadow.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 15th, 1915

Barton-Olson

     Judge Tom L. Smith officiated at his first marriage ceremony Monday when he united in matrimony’s indissoluble bonds William Barton, of Trotters, to Miss Dora Alice Violet Olson also of the upper Golden Valley country.  The groom is a prosperous young farmer and the bride is an accomplished, popular young woman, the daughter of Mrs. Betsy Olson.  Oliver Olson, a brother of the bride, and Mrs. E. L. Farnam, acted as best man and bridesmaid.

     The young folks will live on the groom’s farm near Trotter, where they are now keeping house.  The Advance and their many friends extend congratulations.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 15th, 1915

 

At Hymen’s Alter

Swanson-Langaard

     Anton Swanson, of Leon, Wis., and Miss Hulda Langaard, of Westby, Wis., were quietly married at the State Line hotel, Rev. Jacob F. M. Essig, of the German Lutheran church, officiating.  The young folks are recent arrivals here.  A. M. Wallace and L. B. Westby, old friends of the contracting parties, were witnesses to the nuptial vows.  There were no others present.

     Mr. and Mrs. Swanson will reside in Sentinel Butte, where the groom will open a jewelry store.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 15th, 1915

 

     Mrs. E. I. M. Synnes and children accompanied the body of the husband and father to Minneapolis this afternoon, where interment will take place.  They will make their future home in that city.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 15th, 1915

 

     Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Fuller returned Monday afternoon from an extended honeymoon trip east following their marriage December 23rd.  Their trip took them to Wisconsin and Iowa points, their former home, and arriving in Minneapolis they spent a few days at the home of the doctor’s mother.  They will go to house keeping in the Mary Kerrigan residence property in east Beach, where they will be at home to their many friends after February 15.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 15th, 1915

 

     Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hill, residing fourteen miles northwest of this city, a boy, Jan. 10.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 15th, 1915

 

     Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Peterson are the parents of a fine 9 ½ pound boy, born yesterday afternoon.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 22nd, 1915

 

     Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wicka, a boy.  Phil has a big smile.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 22nd, 1915

 

     Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ….dton on last Sunday, a big baby boy.  Mother and child doing well.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 22nd, 1915

 

     Born, to Mr. and Mrs. D. D. …..oop, near Chama, on Tuesday of this week, a fine bouncing girl, who has come to make the home happy.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 22nd, 1915

 

      Bert Roe, enroute from Grimes, Iowa, his home, to western points, was found dead on No. 4 between Dickinson and Mandan.  The dead man was accompanied by his wife.  The cause of his death is attributed to heart failure, but the case is being investigated.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 22nd, 1915

 

Obituary

     Miss Emmaline Straub was born Nov. 16, 1824, in Bloomsburg, Columbia county, Pa.  There she grew to young womanhood, and in 1842 she was married to John Stecker.  To this union were born twelve children, of which nine are still living.  J. H. Stecker, Sentinel Butte; Mrs. Sam Conser, Redby, Minn.; Mrs. Frank Stecker, Bemidji, Minn.; Mrs. Chauncy Hurd, Tacoma, Wash.; Mrs. Greg Thoburn, Martins Ferry, Ohio; E. C. Stecker, Westerheim; Mrs. Mary Reed, Morristown, Minn.; Dell Stecker, Spokane Ridge, Wash.  In 1852 the family moved to Michigan.

     In 1860 Mrs. Stecker immigrated to southern Minnesota, and in 1893 to the northern part.  In 1903, with several of the grown up family, she moved to North Dakota, taking a homestead north of Sentinel Butte, where she resided till after proving up on her claim.  Later she went to live with her daughter at Westerheim, where she died of old age, January 6th, 1915, having passed the ninetieth milestone by two months and twenty days.

     Grandma Stecker had the proud distinction of being grandmother to seventy-two boys and girls, seventy of whom are sill alive; great grandmother to eighty-two boys and girls, eighty-one of whom still live; and great great grandmother to three boys and

girls.  Her husband was killed some years before her death, and she trod life’s pathway alone till the summons came.

     Funeral services were held at the Westerheim school house Friday afternoon, Jan. 8, by Rev. F. W. Gress of the Methodist Episcopal church of this city, and interment made in the new cemetery adjoining the school house ground.  The neighborhood

turned out in such large numbers that it was entirely impossible for all to get into the building, and the windows were raised to let those on the outside hear the services.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 29th, 1915

 

     Mr. and Mrs. F. O’Rourke are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby girl, on Wednesday of this week.  Mother is doing fine.  Dad O’Rourke has a grin from one ear to the other.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 29th, 1915

 

     Born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sprague on Tuesday of this week, a fine baby boy.  Howard now has a smile that won’t come off, and the cigars have been making the rounds.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 29th, 1915

 

     Born, to Mr. and Mrs. John H. Schieffer, of Yates, a big boy which will brighten the home.  

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 29th, 1915

 

      A. P., John, Joe and Leo Kukowski have been called to Dodge, Wis., to attend the funeral of their father.  The cause of Mr. Kukowski’s death was old age and other complications.  The funeral will be held Saturday.  John was in Bismarck and A. P. was in Minneapolis, and they will join the others at their home town.  The community expresses sympathy for them in their bereavement.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 29th, 1915

 

     Adam Faris, was called to his former home at Tarkio, Mo. Tuesday morning, to be present at the funeral of his mother in answer to a telegram.  His many friends join in extending to him their heartfelt sympathy.  

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 29th, 1915

 

Linda Knox Passes Away

One of the Most Loved and Respected Residents of This City

     Miss Lucinda Tubbs was born at Winona, Minn., Feb. 15, 1857, living there and at Stewartville, Minn., until her marriage to Mr. Edwin E. Hutchins, October, 1882.  To this union was born one child, Leora Hutchins, now Mrs. Alex Douglass.  Mr. Hutchins passed away in 1890, leaving the wife and daughter to fight the battle of life together.  On June 1909, Mrs. Hutchins was united in marriage with Mr. C. V. Knox, coming with him to Beach to live soon after marriage.  Only a few brief happy years was granted them together as Mr. Knox was suddenly called home after a long faithful christian service on August 20, 1912.  Mrs. Knox was prostrate with grief at

this sudden bereavement and has never been entirely well since, though she continued actively engaged in her church duties.  On Saturday morning she was apparently feeling better than usual and spoke of it to her daughter, who had been visiting with her for three weeks, but in a few hours she was suddenly taken with a stroke and soon became unconscious, breathing heavily, because of the paralysis of the respiratory organs, she never regained consciousness passing away at three o’clock.

    She leaves to mourn her loss, four brothers and three sisters, Lester G., Charles, Henry and Merritt Tubbs of Stewartville, Minn., Mrs. Ida Own of Stewartville, Mrs. Helen Minette of Seattle, Mrs. Will Shermerhorn of Rocky Butte and her daughter, Mrs. Alexander Douglass of Wilton, N.D.

     The funeral was held at the Congregational church Tuesday morning, Jan. 26, at eleven o’clock, and in spite of unusually cold weather, the church was crowded to its utmost seating capacity and many and beautiful were the floral tributes.

     The choir paid their tribute to one who has been their staunchest supporter by singing the anthems that she most treasured, “One Sweetly Solemn Though” by Ambrose; “Beyond The Smiling and the Weeping” by Mary N. Howard; “Crossing the Bar” by Jacob Barney.

     Rarely could greater tribute be paid to any life than that paid by the pastor, Rev. W. Howard Thomlinson, from the composite text found in Ester 4: 14, 16; Ruth I: 16, and Mark 14:8.  “Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such as time as this,” “And so I will go in unto the king, which is not according to law and if I perish, I Perish” “And Ruth said intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee; for whither thou goest I will go; and where thou lodgest I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.”  “She hath done what she could.”                   

     The scripture quotation was from Psalms 23.  The Bible used for the service was the one presented to The Stars by Hugh A. Knowles, for the largest delegation at the revival services, this was a fitting dedication of the book. 

     The pastor said in part:  “I wish from the three fold message of our texts to remind you of the three fold usefulness of our sister’s life.  Patriotism to her country, fidelity to the best interests of her city and home.  But above all unswerving loyalty to her church and her Christ.

     Always she rejoiced in their victories and wept at their defeats; she was faithful to her duties in the many social organizations to which she belonged, but in it all she never neglected the duties of the home, its comfort was not alone for her loved ones,

but like the house of old, there was room for the servant of God to find rest and refreshment from the conflict, to find new strength for the great tasks, as an ambassador of Christ, as the Master found rest at Bethany in the home of Martha, Mary and Lasarus, so many of the disciples in this day have found rest at the Knox home.  Jesus said of Mary, she hath done what she could, and we repeat this sentiment over the remains of our sister.  Could she speak today she would say in my many interests, none stands as high as my church and my Christ.  Forget your unbelief and your strife in the face of this sudden call and meet me as we gather at the river.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, January 29th, 1915

 

Murdered Woman Buried at Minot

 

     Minot, N.D., Jan. 25 - The body of Mrs. Robert Henrickson of Minot, who was murdered by her husband in Fargo Thursday afternoon, arrived in this city Saturday night and will be buried in a local cemetery.  The murdered woman’s parents, Mr.

and Mrs. George Price live in this city.  They will care for the 3-year old boy left motherless by the tragedy.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  5th, 1915

 

     Word has reached the family’s many Beach friends that the father of D. M. Cooper of this city and F. D., formerly of Beach but now of Dickinson, has passed away at his home at Lohrville, Iowa.  In response to a telegram announcing his serious illness, the

boys left last week, but the end came before their arrival there.  The senior Cooper was sixty-five years old, and up to his seizure with pneumonia had been hale and hearty.  The Beach friends of both families extend their sympathy.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  5th, 1915

 

     Mr. and Mrs. Robert Uiland who reside south of Sentinel Butte, are the parents of a baby boy who arrived at their home last week.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  5th, 1915

 

     Mrs. Malinda Bailey died Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Stecker.  The remains were shipped Wednesday to the old home at Fairbault, Minnesota for interment and were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Stecker.  Mrs. Bailey was the mother of thirteen children, eleven of whom survive to mourn her death.  The Advance extends condolences to them in their bereavement.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  5th, 1915

 

     Mr. and Mrs. George H. Wood left Tuesday for the former’s old home in Nebraska, having been called there by the death of Mr. Wood’s father.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  5th, 1915

 

     Alderman and Mrs. M. L. Lovell are celebrating the arrival of a handsome baby girl which arrived at their home Saturday morning.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  5th, 1915

 

Death of J. M. Cooper

 

From the Lohrville Enterprise -

     It was with a feeling of profound sorrow that the people of Lohrville learned on Tuesday morning that our fellow townsman, J. M. Cooper, had passed from this life at an early hour that morning.  Mr. Cooper came here from Harcourt about eighteen months ago and engaged in the harness business and since him coming among us had made many warm friends among our people.  He was of a quiet retiring nature and gave his entire attention to his business.  A little over a week ago he began complaining of a severe cold and on Wednesday of last week took to his bed and called a physician.  Pneumonia developed and he gradually grew worse until the end

came on Tuesday morning in spite of all that medical skill and tender loving care could do to relieve his suffering.

     On Sunday his condition had become so alarming that it was decided best to send for his sons who reside in North Dakota and messages informing them of his condition were sent.  The sons started on the first available train, but before they reached the bedside of the afflicted parent he had passed to the great beyond. 

     Jacob Milton Cooper was born at Pittsfield, Pike county, Ill, on Sept. 5th, 1850, and died at Lohrville, Iowa, January 25, 1915, aged 64 years, 4 months and 20 days.

     At the age of 15 years he enlisted in the U.S. regular army when he served in  Indian campaigns in North Dakota and Montana until 1868.

     After leaving the regular army he located at Fort Dodge, Iowa, where he learned the trade of harness maker and where on September 24, 1873, he was united in marriage with Josie Celia Underwood.  Two sons were born to this union - Duncan M., of Beach, North Dakota and Frank D. of Dickinson, North Dakota.  In addition to the two sons there survive his widow, one sister, Mrs. M. E. Sewell, of Sac City and two brothers, Frank J. of Patoka, Ill., and Wm. E. of Sac City.

     After his marriage he removed to Nebraska and later to Illinois and returned to Iowa about eleven years ago and again settled in Webster county, engaging in business first at Stratford and later at Harcourt, coming to this place in the summer of 1913.

     In his early manhood he affiliated with the A. F. & A. M. and the R. A. M. in each of which he was a member in good standing at the time of his death retaining his membership in the former at Startford and the latter at Oneida, Ill.  He was also a member of the Lohrville Chapter O. E. S. and M. W. A.  He was also a member of the M. E. church at Wataga, Ill.

     The funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon from the family home on Oak street and was conducted by Rev. J. H. Mahaffy, of the Presbyterian church, under the auspices of the Lohrville Masonic Lodge assisted by several members from the Startford lodge.  The out of town attendants at the services were his two sons from North Dakota, Mrs. M. E. Sewell, sister to the deceased from Sac City and Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Schaffner of Fort Dodge, Mrs. Schaffner being a sister to Cooper.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  5th, 1915

 

     The funeral of Mrs. Celia Kidder, wife of Jesse B. Kidder of Trotters, was held in this city yesterday afternoon, Rev. W. Howard Thomlinson of the Congregational church officiating.  Mrs. Kidder was 71 years of age at the time of her death and for a number of years, together with her husband, resided with their son Chas. Kidder, a well known farmer of the north country.  The husband of the deceased is critically ill at the present time and was unable to attend the funeral.  Undertaker Walker had charge of the burial and interment was made in the Beach cemetery.  The sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved relatives.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  5th, 1915

 

     A. P. Kukowski left yesterday for the eastern part of the state, place not definitely known.  At any rate according to his own statement made to friends in this city, he will be married next Monday, but in telling his friends about his approaching marriage he forgot to enlighten them as to the most particular feature - the name of the bride to be.  However, we do know that he is to be married next Monday and we hasten to extend in advance hearty congratulations to him and the lady of his choice.  After the ceremony the couple will leave for an extended wedding tour to the Pacific coast and will meet Mr. and Mrs. A. J. O’Keefe at the San Francisco exposition.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  12th, 1915

 

Dies Before Arrest

 

Leeds, N.D., Feb. 9 -

     Death cheated the authorities of Benson county in their attempts to serve papers on one Goodman Skaar of Leeds this morning.  When the officers arrived at his rooms to take him into custody they found that he had died some time during last night.  County Coroner Dr. C. W. Warner stated this afternoon that death was caused from la grippe and that there were no indications of suicide as was at first believed.

     Skaar, a married man, first gained notoriety several weeks ago when charges were preferred against him by a girl in Leeds.

     Knowing that the man could not escape they awaited such time as he would be sufficiently recovered to be about.  Having recovered sufficiently Saturday, preparations were made to take him into custody this morning.  On their arrival they discovered that he had passed away some time during the night.

     Skaar is survived by several children, his wife having died some time ago.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  12th, 1915

 

Mrs. Louise Roble

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Austin, Minnesota Transcript -

    Mrs. Louise Roble died at her home in this city on West Oakland avenue Friday evening, shortly after 7 o’clock.

     Mrs. Roble suffered a slight stroke of paralysis last spring, which was followed by a severe one in June.  A third followed last Wednesday evening about 6 o’clock.  She was conscious for about an hour and then fell into a state of unconsciousness from

which she never rallied.

     Louise S. Warnemunde was born near Berlin, Germany, December 15, 1854.  When a child of four she removed with her parents to this country and settled near Chicago, about a year later they removed to St. Peter, near which place the father bought a woodland farm.  Here she spent her childhood and young womanhood, and here she was married at the age of eighteen to Ignatius Roble.  Mr. Roble was a carpenter and mill wright and the family lived in St. Peter, Mankato, New Ulm and Cannon Falls.  Thirty-one years ago they removed to Lansing where Mr. Roble had charge of the old mill at that place for a short time.  They came to Austin and for two

years Mr. Roble managed the Gregson mill.  They then moved into the city, on Oakland avenue, where the family has resided since and where Mr. Roble died December 8, 1893.

     Mrs. Roble was a member of the Congregational church, but during Rev. Mr. Homel’s pastorate here, when German services became a part of his pastoral plan, she united with the Presbyterian church and has since been a faithful member and a devoted church worker.

     She was a charter member of the Yeoman lodge, of the Royal Neighbors and the Court of Honor.  She was also a member of the Lady Maccabees. 

     Mrs. Roble was one of a family of ten children, three brothers of whom survive, John of Le Sueur Center, Charles and Fred of Minneapolis, two sisters Mrs. Mary O’Donnell of Minneapolis and Mrs. Berta Mueller of Moorehead.

     Of the ten children born to Mr. and Mrs. Roble, two daughters, Louise and Vroni died in childhood and the following survive, Frank of Towner, N.D., T. N. of Beach, N.D., Mary Uecker, Tracie Young and Annie of Austin, Fred of Deering, N.D., Bertha of Denver, Dora of Sioux Falls, S.D., and eight children (sic - probably grandchildren).  One grandson Robert has always made his home with his

grandmother.

     Mrs. Roble was one of that type of women whom to know is to honor.  Left with a large family of little children to fight the battles of life alone, she worked hard, kept her faith and her courage and won out nobly.  Her sons and daughters gathered from near and far to pay their tribute to her as a mother.  Devoted to her home and its duties, in later life she found time for outside activities, and was faithful to the obligations of the lodges of which she was a member, of late years especially devoted to the services of her church.  Surely of her it may be said, “She hath done what she could.”

     The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2:00 from the Presbyterian church with interment in Oakwood cemetery.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  12th, 1915

 

     Word was received in the city this week from Rev. Knowles, the evangelist who recently held revival meetings in this city, that he is the father of a baby girl.  He stated in his letter that Mrs. Knowles was in a very critical condition.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  12th, 1915

 

Woman Freed Husband Held

Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 10 - Mrs. Ella Tousley, who said she married John J. Dougherty in Minneapolis, December 9, 1914, while she was the legal wife of Ray Tousley, to whom she had been married January 29, 1914, at Bismarck, N.D., was freed today from the charge of bigamy on which she and Dougherty were indicted two weeks ago.

     The indictment against her was nulled by District Judge Molyneaux.  Doughterty pleaded “guilty” and is in the county jail awaiting the sentence.  Mrs. Tousley said her first husband lived with her only four days, and Dougherty told her a divorce was not necessary before marrying him.

     Ray Tousley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Tousley, former residents of this city, but who now reside in Bismarck.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  12th, 1915

 

Revolver Shot Proves Fatal

Dies From Effect of Bullet Fired By Husband in Jealous Rage

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Mandan, N.D., Feb. 10 -

     Mrs. Sylvester, wife of Northern Pacific conductor died in the hospital today at Dickinson.  Mrs. Sylvester was mortally wounded in the stomach by a bullet from a revolver in the hands of her husband last Friday evening in Belfield.  Mr. Sylvester has refused to say anything regarding the shooting, and the only details we were able to receive up to the present time, were taken from the Bismarck Tribune.  A more detailed account is given in another column of this paper.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  12th, 1915

 

Jealous Husband Shoots Wife

N. P. Conductor Fires Fatal Shot At His Wife in Belfield Friday Evening

 

Dickinson, N.D., Feb. 5 -

    Charles W. Sylvester, one of the best known passenger conductors on the Yellowstone division of the Northern Pacific railroad, last night shot and probably fatally wounded his wife in their apartments over the Times-Herald newspaper office at Belfield.  The bullet entered the woman’s stomach and according to latest reports, she will die.  No cause for the shooting is known, although it is said that Sylvester has been jealous of his wife because of attentions paid her by other men.  Since being taken into custody by Constable Hilke at Belfield, Sylvester has remained silent over the affair.  He will be taken to Dickinson tomorrow morning in custody of States

Attorney H. A. Bergerson and the deputy sheriff.

     Sylvester has been in the service of the Northern Pacific since 1902.  Up to eight years ago he was in charge of trains between Dickinson and Glendive, and was then transferred as extra passenger conductor between Mandan and Glendive.  With his wife they made their home in Mandan up to 20 days ago, when she returned to a homestead, 15 miles north of Belfield, where, with her husband, she had spent much of her time.  Sylvester secured leave of absence from headquarters at Mandan three days ago, and after a short visit in Dickinson departed for Belfield.  His wife has been spending the last few days on the homestead.

 

Mandan, N.D., Feb. 6 -

     Charles W. Sylvester, who last night short and probably fatally wounded his wife at Belfield, is well known in this city, having made his headquarters here for the past eight months, or since taking up his duties as extra passenger conductor between Mandan and Glendive.  His wife has been a frequent visitor here, dividing her time between this city and a homestead, 15 miles north of Belfield.  It is said that Sylvester was jealous of her because of attentions by other men, and is credited with having threatened to shoot her on a number of occasions.  Sylvester is recognized as a competent railroad man of retiring personality, and has a host of friends among the

traveling public.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  12th, 1915

 

Popular Young Lady Married

Well Known Young Lady Is Married in Glendive on Sunday Last
Marrs-Schontz

 

     On Sunday last week occurred the marriage of Mrs. Schontz of this city to Mr. J. Marrs of Helena, Mont., the ceremony taking place at Glendive at the home of her sister, in the presence of friends and relatives.

     Mrs. Schontz came to this city some three or four months ago from Glendive and accepted a position at the Bijou theatre as  pianist.  Since her arrival here she has made many friends by her winsome and congenial ways who regret to see her leave.

    Mr. Marrs is deputy game warden of Montana, with Helena, as headquarters, and is one of Montana’s best citizens, and in choosing his life partner, has chosen one who will make a happy home for him.

     They will make a short stay in Glendive and from there will go to Helena, where they will make their future home, and many join with the Advance in wishing them nothing but joy and happiness in their journey through life.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  12th, 1915

 

Boys Meet Death In Snow Slide

Julius Hillestead, Edward Hillestead and William Hillestead Meet Death 

 

New England, N.D., Feb. 8 -

     A snow slide at Rainybutte, eight miles southwest of New England at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon cost the lives of three boys and held another prisoner for three hours until rescued in an exhausted condition.  It has cast a pall over this community while the parents and foster parents of the little victims are nearly frantic and crazed with grief over the terrible catastrophe.

    Julius Hillestead, 11 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hillestead, Edward and William Hillestead, age 10 and 12 years respectively, sons of Andrew Hillestead, and Elmer Lee son of Mr. and Mrs. Iver G. Lee, were coasting on the butte when the snow slide occurred.  The three former perished while the Lee boy was saved by his father and neighbors who joined in the rescue work.  He had managed to work his hands up through the solidly packed snow when discovered.  The three Hillestead children were dead when dug from under the tons of snow by the frantic men searchers.  It was after 9 o’clock before the body of the fourth boy was recovered.  All of the little victims resided in Rainybutte, Edward and Willie Hillestead having made their home for several years at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lee by whom they had been adopted.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  12th, 1915

 

Death of Mrs. Ben Whitehead

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    News of the death of Mrs. Ben Whitehead, which occurred at LaPorte, Ind., last week was received too late to be given to our readers in last week’s issue of The Advance.  Mrs. Whitehead was the beloved wife of Col. Ben Whitehead, until a year ago prominent  in North Dakota political and newspaper circles.  Her death was due to cancer, with which she had suffered for several years.

   Mrs. Whitehead was an accomplished woman and was prominent throughout the state as a woman’s club worker.  Col. Whitehead is well known in Beach and will be remembered as former publisher of the Bismarck State, since discontinued.  He is now editor of Yankee Doodle, published at LaPorte, Ind., a monthly publication which had already gained a national reputation.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  12th, 1915

 

Claim Shooting Was Accidental

Wife of C. W. Sylvester Stepped Between Husband and Another Man

 

Dickinson, N.D., Feb 6 -

     Charles W. Sylvester, the Northern Pacific railroad passenger conductor, who shot and fatally wounded his wife in their living apartments over the Times-Herald newspaper office at Belfield, Friday night, arrived in Dickinson this morning in charge of State’s Attorney H. A. Bergerson and a deputy sheriff.  He refuses to talk of the shooting.  Mrs. Sylvester’s condition remains critical and attending physicians say she cannot live longer than three days.  The bullet entered the stomach.  While awaiting the arrival of the Dickinson authorities, Sylvester was permitted to be present, under guard, at his wife’s bedside at the hospital.

     Although Sylvester has refused to talk, his wife told of the tragedy, which may cost her life, and claims the shooting accidental.  According to her story, Sylvester had been quarreling with Earl Stevens, the argument became heated, and her husband drew a gun, advancing in a threatening attitude towards Stevens.  In order to prevent any serious trouble, she stepped in between the men and grabbed her husband’s arm.  In the scuffle to free himself, the gun was discharged and the bullet penetrated her abdomen.  Mrs. Sylvester is at present in the hospital here.

     According to advices received from Mandan, where Sylvester has been making his headquarters the past eight months, or since his transfer in the service of the Northern Pacific on passenger runs between Mandan and Glendive, the husband is said to have

become extremely jealous of his wife because of alleged attentions paid her by other men.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  19th, 1915

 

Drinking Bout Ends In Murder

 

Mandan, N.D., Feb. 15 -

     Henry Backer, a farmer near Kasmer, in Mercer county was shot and killed by his neighbor, Jacob Christmann, with whom he was spending the evening.  The men had been drinking.  They quarreled and Christmann seized a shot gun and fired.  The whole right side of Backers head was torn off.  Christmann is under arrest and will be given a hearing Tuesday morning.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  19th, 1915

 

Surprise Party At Carlyle

 

     The U. B Ladies Aid of Carlyle gave a surprise party Feb. 8th, on their president, Mrs. Grace Baldwin, the same being in honor of her birthday.  A very enjoyable evening was spent by all with the usual pastimes in the way of games.  A dainty lunch was served at midnight, after which Rev. A. E. Landis gave a very pleasing and interesting talk and presented Mrs. Baldwin with a beautiful water set, with the compliments of the aid and friends.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  19th, 1915

 

Card of Thanks

 

     We wish to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the many good people of Beach and the Golden Valley who kindly befriended us in our hour of sorrow in the taking away of a beloved husband and father.   We also wish to express our thanks

particularly to the ladies of the Norwegian Lutheran Aid society and Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Thompson for the beautiful decorations of the church for the service. 

Mrs. M. O. Clarin

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Clarin

Mr. and Mrs. H. Clarin

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  19th, 1915

 

     Rev. F. W. Gress was called to Sentinel Butte between trains Monday to conduct funeral services for Mr. Edgar Higley, who died Thursday the 13th.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  19th, 1915

 

     George H. Woods who was called to Nebraska last week by a telegram announcing the sudden death of his father, returned to Beach the first of the week.  Mr. Woods is a member of the faculty of the Beach schools.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  19th, 1915

 

     A birthday party in which Mrs. M. Laughnan, Mrs. Minnie Lytle, Miss Isabelle Crolley and M. F. Smith were guests of honor was held at the home of Mrs. Laughnan last Monday evening, the occasion being the birthday anniversary of the above quartette.  A delicious dinner was served at 7 o’clock after which cards were indulged in until midnight at which time a dainty luncheon was served.  The winners of the head prizes for the card games were A. E. Faris and Mrs. F. T. Hurley, while the other two prizes were awarded to M. C. McCarthy and Mrs. J. H. Bartley.  After luncheon the tables were cleared away and an hour was spent in dancing, the music for the

evening being furnished by Gilbert Gilbertson and M. F. Smith with violins while Mrs. Hurley presided at the piano.  The evening was most pleasantly spent and was one which will long be remembered by those who were in attendance.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  19th, 1915

 

Obituary

 

     Edgar Higley was born in Pearl City, Stephenson County, Illinois, March 13, 1860.  At 30 years of age he was married in Madison, Wis., to Rosella Von Brocklin.  Some years later he emigrated to North Dakota, making his home northwest of Sentinel Butte.  Here he lived with his family, until taken ill with a complicated disease, which resulted in his death, Saturday, Feb. 13.  He leaves to mourn their loss his wife, three children, Mrs. H. J. Boerner, Laverne R., and Eugene J. Higley, all of Sentienel Butte, also one brother and three sisters living in Illinois, Manville Higley, Mrs. Delia Swartz, Mrs. I. Noble and Mrs. Alice Shelly.  Rev. F. W. Gress of the Methodist

Episcopal church at Beach, was called to preach the funeral sermon at the Congregational church at Sentinel Butte p.m., and interment was made at the Sentinel Butte cemetery.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, February  19th, 1915

 

Former Beach Girl Married

News Received of Marriage of Miss Ruby Pinkham to Mr. J. B. Carr

 

     Announcements have been received by several of the family’s Beach friends that Miss Ruby, daughtger of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Pinkham, formerly of this city, was married at Fargo Saturday, Feb. 6, to Mr. John Burl Carr.

     Miss Pinkham was well known throughout the Golden Valley, being of a congenial disposition, she won many lasting friends here.  For the past year she has been attending the Valley City normal school, where she has been finishing her musical education.

     Little is known here of Mr. Carr, but we can say that he had chosen a lady who will make for him a happy home.

     While it was in the nature of a surprise here, several acknowledged they were in on the secret.  The announcement states that they will make their future home in Leal, North Dakota, and will be at home to their friends after April first.  The Advance joins with the host of friends in wishing them joy in their journey in life.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 5th, 1915

 

Brother Killed In Accident

Accidentally Shot While Preparing for Hunting Expedition

 

     M. L. Callahan of Golva and Mrs. A. M. Wallace of this city received a telegram last Friday announcing the death of their brother, Thomas Callahan at Wausau, Wisconsin.  They left immediately for Wisconsin to attend the funeral.  When leaving here however, they did not know the cause of the brothers death.  Mr. Wallace received a letter from there Wednesday giving the full particulars of the tragedy.  The deceased had made preparations for a hunting expedition with friends and just as he was leaving his residence, the repeating shot gun which he was carrying accidentally discharged, the charge entering his body, killing him almost instantly.

     The deceased leaves a wife and three children, besides numerous other relatives to mourn his death.  The funeral was held Sunday at Quincey, Wisconsin.  The Advance extends sympathy to the bereaved relatives.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 5th, 1915

 Lupp-Ulen

 

     Julius Lupp, of Lone Tree township and Miss Eliza Ulen of Ft. Benton, Mont., were married Wednesday in Glendive, Thomas Krcma, a neighbor of Mr. Lupp being one of the witnesses.  The party returned to the groom’s farm Wednesday evening, where a number of neighbors received them, serving a sumptuous wedding supper.  The Advance wishes the young couple a long and happy wedded life.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 5th, 1915

Sperry-Kramer

 

     Miss Anna L. Kramer and Burt L. Sperry, both of Trotters, N.D., were married last Thursday evening at the home of the groom’s aunt, Mrs. Leona E. Russell, 212 Merrill Ave., by the Rev. W. Bliss.  They will make their future home in the North Dakota town. - Glendive Monitor.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 5th, 1915

 

     Henry Corliss and son Newt returned the latter part of the week from Ripley, Wisconsin, where they went two weeks ago with the body of Mrs. Corliss for interment.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 5th, 1915

 

     A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. Strecker who reside ten miles north of Beach Monday last.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 5th, 1915

 

     A baby boy was born to Dr. and Mrs. L. G. Smith last Friday, February 26th.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 5th, 1915

 

Glendive Resident Was Murdered

On Way to Join Regiment in German Army - Body in Ship’s Bunker

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     Word was received in this city early in the week to the effect that the body of a Dawson County homesteader, Charley L. Heuser, was found in the coal bunkers of the North German Lloyd steamship, Nieu Amsterdam, just as the ship was about to sail for Rotterdam, Holland.

     Although indications pointed to the man having been murdered, the sum of $750.00 in money was found in a belt which he wore around his body.  

     Heuser, who is well known in this city is said to have left his wife about two weeks without funds and without giving her any intimation of his contemplated trip to Germany to join his old regiment in the European war.  He had $700 on his person when he left here for Bismarck, N.D., from which city he wrote to a Glendive friend telling him of his plans to visit the old company.

     He was known to have told several friends in this city that he would enlist in the German army if the Germans ever seemed to be getting the worst of the fight, and it is thought that his determination to make the trip was the outcome.

     When he left home it is said that he told his wife he was going to Glendive to straighten out some business matters and so far as can be learned up to the time of going to press, he made no mention of his contemplated trip to any of his friends while here.

     Heuser first came to Glendive about ten years ago, first working as a stationary engineer.  Later on he filed on a homestead, where he has resided with his wife ever since.  It is understood the body has been ordered shipped back to this city for interment. - Glendive Monitor.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 5th, 1915

 

Carlyle -

     Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Cobleigh are the proud parents of a baby girl, born Feb. 25.

   

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 5th, 1915

 Numberg-Mogelnicka

     A quiet little wedding ceremony took place at the St. Phillip church when Alfred Numberg and Olga Mogelnicka were united in the holy bonds of matrimony.  Rev. S. J. Cieslewicz officiating.  The writer wishes them a long and happy life. - Wibaux Pioneer

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 12th, 1915

 

     Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Douglas are the proud parents of a seven and a half pound baby girl born March 6th.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 12th, 1915

 

     The death of Andrew Kapensak occurred in this city Tuesday at the home of his sister Mrs. Paul Sloss, after a lingering illness.  Deceased came here from the east several months ago in the hopes of regaining his health but to no avail and death finally came to relieve the sufferer.  The remains were shipped to Minneapolis Wednesday for burial and were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Sloss.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 12th, 1915

 

      W. H. Gasho of Trotter died at his home Tuesday of heart trouble.  The funeral occurred at Trotters yesterday.  The deceased was one of the most highly respected citizens of the north country and a large number of friend and neighbors attended the

funeral in order to pay their last respects to the departed friend.  The Advance extends condolences to the bereaved relatives.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 19th, 1915

 

Former Teacher Burned to Death

 

     Mrs. A. R. Hoffman of this city received the sad news this week of the death of an old friend, Mrs. O. W. Sundahl, formerly Miss Abbie Johnson, who taught in the grades of the Beach public school three years ago.

     Mrs. Sundahl, whose home since her marriage has been in Winnipeg, Canada, was burned to death while cleaning dress goods with gasoline.

     She was married to Mr. Sundahl a year ago last December and besides her parents and the young husband, a little baby boy is left to mourn her death.  The parents of the deceased reside at Grafton, this state, and the remains were shipped there for interment.

     Mrs. Sundahl, or Miss Johnson, as she was known here, had numerous friends in the city who will regret to learn of her tragic death and who sympathize with the relatives in their bereavement.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 19th, 1915

 

     Josh Crosby returned this week from his trip to Wyoming.  He arrived just before the death of his father, and after the funeral returned home at once.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 19th, 1915

 

     A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Osterloth, of the American café on Tuesday last.  The baby died a short while after being born.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 19th, 1915

 

     A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Lehman at  their home in this city Wednesday of this week.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 19th, 1915

 

     Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Near are the parents of a girl born last Sunday morning.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 26th, 1915

Bachman-Williams

 

     Rev. F. W. Gress united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the parsonage Tuesday morning Lewis H. Bachman and Grace L. Williams, both of Jamestown, N.D.  The ceremony was witnessed by two witnesses, Mrs. F. W. Gress and Miss Carrie Woodward.  Congratulations are extended.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 26th, 1915

 

     Last Thursday morning at the Congregational church at Wibaux, Montana, occurred the marriage of Henry Olsen of Trotters and Miss Minnie Carlson of Belfield.  After the ceremony the young couple left for Belfield for a few days visit with relatives of the bride after which they will return and take up housekeeping at the groom’s farm near Trotters.  The Advance extends congratulations.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 26th, 1915

 

     Some of the friends and neighbors of H. G. Brockmeyer went to his home Friday evening to help celebrate his birthday,.  Herman thinks birthdays are all right.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 26th, 1915

 

Mr. R. J. Stiehl

 

     Mrs. R. J. Stiehl died Wednesday morning at 5 a.m. after a short illness.  The sudden demise came as a shock to all.  Funeral arrangements have not as yet been made, and a more complete detail will be given next week.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 26th, 1915

 

Aged Couple Die

 

     Dr. G. W. Harmon and his  wife, Mrs. Emily Harmon who reside with their grand daughter, Mrs. Mary Scott, of Squaw Gap north of this city, passed from this life last week, only a couple of days elapsing between the two deaths, pneumonia in each case

being the cause of the demise.

    The aged couple are survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary Graven of Westerheim, N.D., and Ida Queensbury, of Missouri, and an only son, Thomas Harmon of Westerheim.

     Interment was made in the Sentinel Butte cemetery and a host of sorrowing friends attended the funeral.  The advance extends condolences to the bereaved relatives.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 26th, 1915

 

Rifle Shot Proves Fatal

Brother of Beach Young Ladies Died from Effects of Rifle Shot

 

     In our issue of last week we gave an account of the accidental shooting at Zenith, of Percy Rosencrants a brother of Misses Ruby and Francis Rosencrants who have been attending the Adventists school here for the past few months..

     The young man died from the effects of the wound this week and the Dickinson Recorder-Post gives the following account of the tragedy:

     “Saturday morning while driving in a sleigh near his home ten miles north of Belfield, Percy W. the 22 year old son of L. C. Rosencrans, was accidentally shot in the leg with a .32 caliber gun which was in the sled.  The bullet entered the leg at the knee and ranged upward into the body where the severing of several blood vessels caused his death, which comes as a great blow to the family.

     The father, mother and several children are living in that vicinity.  The boy’s body was taken to the undertaking rooms at Belfield, and burial will be made in the Belfield cemetery today or Saturday.  The entire community is shocked by the sad and untimely death of the young man who was highly respected by all who knew him. 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, March 26th, 1915

 

Popular Young Rancher Dead

 

     Elmer R. Dryden, age 25 died at his ranch 33 miles south of Beach on March 23rd.  His untimely death was caused by diabetes from which he had long been a patient sufferer.  Elmer was a young man of many good traits and much nobility of character, who enjoyed the highest esteem and respect of his friends and neighbors.  All who knew him join in regretting this premature ending of his promising life.  The remains were brought to Beach and taken to his old home in Indiana.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 2nd, 1915

 

     Word was received here by Will Timms of the death of Mrs. Timms’ father, Sunday, the 28th.  Mrs. Timms and Miss Hilda were at his beside.  Will left for Marmarth to attend the funeral which was held yesterday.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 2nd, 1915

 

Adoniram Judson Reichenecker

 

     Adoniram Judson Reichenecker passed to rest at his home in Beach, Monday, March 29th, at seven o’clock; and for the third time in a week we were called upon to perform the last sad offices of the dead.

     Mr. Reichenecker an old resident of Beach had not been for some time in the best of health.  The insidious nature of his malady however, rendered it unrecognizable until it was too late to check it; though all was done that was possible by his relatives and friends.  Consultation was had with Minneapolis physicians but as no hope of recovery could be held out to him he returned to sink quietly to rest in his own home. 

     His mother and sister were present at his bedside, but his only daughter who was teaching school southwest of Alpha was unable to reach him in time.

     The funeral services were conducted at the Adventist church by Pastor A. V. Rhodes.  His many friends attested by their presence to the esteem in which he was held in Beach.

     The deceased was sixty-two years and five months of age, having been born in Des Moines, Ia., Nov 29, 1853.  Here his boyhood days were past, but at the age of seventeen he went west with his parents, living in Denver several years.  Later he returned to Des Moines, where he spent the best years of his life.  Here he met and married Mrs. Emma Olson in April 1895.  To this union but one child was born, Miss Evelyn.

     Removing to Beach in 1905, he has since become well and favorably known here as a decorator.  His many friends and acquaintances will long remember him as a kind and genial man, ever ready to help the unfortunate.  Those more intimate with him and familiar with his home life will not fail to recall with a sudden mist of eye his tender constant care and devotion for his aged mother.

     While in the tender years of youth he gave heed to the wise man’s injunction to “Remember now Thy Creator in the days of the Youth,” and was converted and joined the Baptist church.  When weighty cares and troubles of this life pressed heavily upon him, he seemed for a time to forget the great helper, but in his last sickness he turned with the simplicity of a child and in full surrender to his Master.  Now he rests waiting for the glad day to be when all that are in their graves shall hear his voice and shall come forth.”

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 2nd, 1915

 

Mrs. Paulson

 

     A death that cast a shadow of gloom over the entire community occurred in this city Friday last when the spirit of Mrs. Martha Paulson passed to its reward. 

     Martha Borstad was born in Norway sixty-one years ago and came to the United States when she was fifteen years old.  She was married forty years ago to Gust Paulson and ten children were born to this union, eight of which survive her.  The deceased had been a widow for ten years and during that time kept her family of children together and made home life a pleasure to them and her death was a terrible blow to the family.

     Mrs. Paulson had been ill since about Xmas and went to the home of a son at Butte, Montana, where she consulted specialists.  Her condition however, grew more serious and two weeks ago she returned to Beach.  While it was known that she was in a serious condition, yet her death was unexpected and she passed away rather suddenly of heart disease Friday.  Funeral services were conducted from the Lutheran church in this city Monday and interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery here.

     The children who are left to mourn the death of a kind and faithful mother are Mrs. C. O. Carson and Misses Cora, Hazel, Francisco and Vera and Phillip of Beach, G. W., of Butte, Montana and P. G., of Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

     The Advance joins with a host of friends throughout the Golden Valley in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 2nd, 1915

 

Mrs. Robert J. Stiehl

 

(Contributed.)

     Louise Magdelena Jenewein was born at Prairie du Sac, Wis., May 15, 1858.  There she grew to mature womanhood, and on March 6, 1882, she was married to Robert J. Stiehl of Black River Falls, Wis.  To this union were born six children, two daughters and four sons; Nora E., Oren D., Clarence J., married, Della C. Married to Ira Hawley, Rollin H., and Raymond I., all of whom are alive but the last one named, who died at three and a half years of age.  In the spring of 1909, Mr. and Mrs. Stiehl moved from Black River Falls to Beach, making their home on a farm four miles east and one mile north of town.  Here they lived till the fall of 1913, when they moved to Beach.  Mrs. Stiehl had an attack of grip about three weeks before her demise, but she rallied from this somewhat.  However on Tuesday the 16th, she had an attack of pneumonia from which there were no serious results expected, the attack apparently

being light.  But the unexpected happened when at about five o’clock Wednesday morning the 24th, the heart which for fifty-six years, ten months and nine days had unremittingly kept the red life-giving fluid coursing thru the body gave its final beat and sister Stiehl slipped away from her loved ones.  She came from a large family of thirteen children, five daughters and eight sons, seven of the company leaving for the eternal world before her decease.  Those living are Mrs. Mary Steuber of Prairie du Sac, Wis., Mrs. H. D. Stiehl of Black River Falls, Wis., Jacob Jenewein of New Hampton, Ia., George of Urnfold, Sask., and Henry of Willow City, N. Dak.   Mrs. Stiehl was converted at the age of fourteen and joined the German Evangelical church at Prairie du Sac, Wis.  Twenty-two years ago last fall she united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Trout Run, Wis., by transfer and of this church she was a faithful member till she was transferred to the church triumphant.  Her last testimony given at the church was a clear witness to the uttermost salvation in Jesus in which she rejoiced.  She leaves a most devoted husband and children with many friends to mourn their loss.  Rev. F. W. Gress, her pastor preached the funeral sermon in the church from Num. 23:10 to a large congregation, and interment was made in the Beach cemetery Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. March 27th.  The sympathy of many friends and acquaintances follow the bereaved ones.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 2nd, 1915

 

Albert Blackbourn Weds Thursday

Beach Young Man Chooses Minneapolis Belle for His Life Pardner

 

     A marriage of considerable interest to the people of the Golden Valley occurred in Minneapolis last evening when Albert Blackborn of this place and Miss Leora Foster of Minneapolis were united in marriage.  In the society columns of the Minneapolis Journal of last Sunday the following account of the coming marriage appeared:

     Miss Laura Foster is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Foster.  Her marriage to Albert H. Blackborn of Beach, N.D., will take place Thursday evening at 8:30, at the home of her parents, 2344 James avenue N.  Rev. W. E. Loucks will read the service.

     The bridal attendants will be Hamline university friends of the bride and bridegroom.  Miss Florence Foster is to be her sister’s maid of honor and Ivan Jones best man.  Miss Hazel Bliss will be bridesmaid and August Herman groomsman.  Helen Hickock will be flower girl.

     Mr. Blackbourn and his bride are to visit Yellowstone Park and will be at home after April 15, in Beach, N.D.  Mrs. F. C. Hickock of Bloomington, Wis., will come to Minneapolis Tuesday for the wedding.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 2nd, 1915

 

North Dakota Pioneer Dead

Father of Mrs. A. P. Kukowski Passed Away in Walsh County

 

     John Slominski, pioneer of Walsh county, North Dakota, was born in German Poland, Jan. 26, 1852.  He spent his boyhood days there with his parents until 1872, when he came to Wimona, Minn., where he stayed for eight years and was untied in marriage to Miss Annie Pelowki in 1878.  She was the daughter of Paul Pelowski, now of Minneapolis.  He came to Puliski township in 1879 where he was one of the first settlers that took up a homestead, it being 1-2 miles east of Warsau, where his son F. L. Slominski now resides.  There he labored and worked faithfully till Sept. 1909, when he took up his residence in Minto, building a new home on Broughton

avenue and Third Streets in 1912, where he lived since and in which he passed to the great beyond.

      Deceased had been affected with an incurable malady which came upon him in 1900, but apparently not interfering with his health very much, till about three years ago, when his health began to fail rapidly, but did not confine him to bed till Thursday, March 18.  He breathed his last Tuesday morning March 23, 1915.  All his children were at his bedside and received his blessing when the end was drawing near.  He is survived by his wife and four sons and one daughter to mourn his loss.  F. D. Slominski of Warsaw, John and Leo of Minto, Dr. Harry of Chicago and Mrs. A. P. Kukiwski (sic) of this city. 

     He was a large land owner in this county and has many friends in this vicinity, who join in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 2nd, 1915

 

Alpha -

     This community was greatly saddened by the news of Elmer Dryden’s demise.  Mr. Dryden taught the Alpha School during the 1910 term, and by his many good qualities won the esteem of all.

     On the same evening, Tuesday, the twenty-third, Miss Edna Botts, teacher of the Carew school, died at her mother’s home in Oakes, N.D.  while here all who had the pleasure of Miss Botts acquaintance, were her friends.  She was a most excellent girl

in every respect.  Our locality as a whole extend to the bereaved mother and brothers in Oakes our sympathy.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 2nd, 1915

 

Burkey -

     Leon Kremers received the sad news of his mother’s death Sunday.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 2nd, 1915

 

Recent Births

 

     To Mr. and Mrs. John Mrozck at the Smith ranch southwest of town a boy March 24.

     To Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lyseck of Burkey, a girl March 13th.

     To Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Griffith, 13 miles southwest of town, a boy, March 20th.

     To Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Yeull, 12 miles northwest of town a boy, March 31st.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 2nd, 1915

Hammond-Smith 

     On Tuesday of this week Allan Hammond of Wibaux and Miss Vera Smith of Beach were united in marriage at Wibaux.  Mr. Hammond is a well known resident of Wibaux and the bride is well and favorably known in the Golden Valley having resided with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Smith north of Beach.  The Advance extends congratulations to the newly weds.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 2nd, 1915

Essig-Erdman 

     Marriage licenses were issues this week by Judge T. L. Smith to Rev. Jacob F. M. Essig, pastor of the German Lutheran church here and Miss Martha Erdman of Sentinel Butte.  We understand that the marriage is to take place shortly after Easter.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 2nd, 1915

 

     Mr. and Mrs. Chas. R. Johnson were presented this morning with a fine seven pound baby boy.  Mother and babe doing well.  Charles is all smiles

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 2nd, 1915

 

     Albert Stiehl of Madison, Wis., was here to attend the funeral of his mother and will return home some time this week.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 9th, 1915

 

     Dick Halstead is wearing a smile that won’t come off.  Nobody seemed to understand the reason, until he passed the cigars and announced that he had a fine baby boy born the 7th.  Mother and babe are doing fine.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 9th, 1915

 

Morris - Viely

     At the country home of the grooms parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Morris near Edgehill, Mont. Mr. Glenn R. Morris and Miss Francis Madge Viely of Miles City, Mont., took the solemn vows of marriage.  The wedding march was played by Miss Ruth Kastien just as the clock struck twelve Easter Sunday and Rev. W. Howard Thomlinson conducted the bride and groom, accompanied by Mr. Clarence Wiles and Mrs. Mable Kregness to the beautifully decorated wedding bower and pronounced the words that made them husband and wife.

     The groom was dressed in the accustomed way, while the bride was prettily attired in white embroidered net, and carried pink and white carnations.  After the ceremony and congratulations, the guests repaired to the banquet room and did full justice to the abundant good things provided.

     The guests were only the immediate friends, Mr. A W. Kastien and family, A. E. Kastien and wife and daughter of Beach, W. A. Scott and family, Geo. Dick and family, Mr. Herman Banfield, Miss Margaret Newman, Mr. R. R. Kymball and Miss Rose Hallerman of Stuart, N.Dak., Mr. R. A. Murphy.

     The bride has just closed a successful term of school in the Liberty district, while the groom is a successful farmer.  The young couple will start housekeeping on the Clarence Wiles Farm near Edgehill.  And The Advance joins with the host of friends in wishing them a long and happy wedded life. 

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 16th, 1915

 

Body Found In Manure Pile

John Scott disappeared over a year Ago - Clarence Orton bound over On Murder Charge

 

Cando, N.D., April 12 -

     Clarence Orton, aged 22, was today bound over to the Towner county district court charged with the murder of John Scott, aged 50, the alleged crime taking place on December 1, 1913, and only coming to light Sunday afternoon, when Orton, pressed by

Sheriff James Taylor, revealed the manure sepulchre in which he had buried the victim.

     Not until 30 days ago was Scott’s murder suspected, and it was not till last Thursday that Sheriff Taylor was apprised of rumors circulating about Hansboro, near which town the murder of over a year ago occurred.

     Orton, in a partial confession, alleged to have been made to Sheriff Taylor, implicated Thomas Rod a farm hand residing near Hansboro but the coroner’s inquest, which was commenced Sunday night at 8 o’clock and continued till 4 o’clock this morning failed to return a finding against Rod.  Prosecuting officials have taken no steps against him.  About $400 in cash, and considerable personal property, which Orton announced at the time of Scott’s disappearance, had been purchased by him, comprise the booty for which the crime was done.

     Scott met death by a bullet through the head, evidently fired from the front.

 

Demented Wife’s Clue

     Mrs. Scott, an inmate of the state institute for the feeble minded at Grafton, by a letter to a woman residing near Hansboro, is responsible for revealing the tragedy, Mrs. Scott seeking information as to the whereabouts of her husband.  Mrs. Scott was sent to the institution during the summer of 1913.

     The fact that Mrs. Scott knew nothing of her husband’s whereabouts, coupled with more or less suspicions circumstances surrounding Scott’s supposed departure from the district, after residing there about 25 years, led to ugly rumors the calling in of

Sheriff Taylor and his subsequent success in bringing forth from young Orton the hiding place of the body, and the actual recovery of the remains.

 

Pioneer Residents

     Scott and his wife were pioneer resident of this district, and they lived together till Mrs. Scott became feeble minded, and was sent to the Grafton institute.  Mr. Scott continued to farm his place.

     On December 2, 1913, Orton announced that he had purchased Scott’s farm equipment consisting of four horses, a cow, two wagons, a plow and a mover.  The purchase wasn’t questioned at the time, although Scott’s sudden disappearance occasioned no

little surprise, because he had not intimated his intended departure.

 

Suspicion Aroused

     But it wasn’t till Mrs. Scott’s letter from the feeble minded institute, inquiring for her husband, that the few suspicions that had been aroused developed into an official inquiry. 

     Orton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Orton, well known residents of the Hansboro district, having made their home there for the past fifteen years.

     Orton’s alleged confession was made on a farm between Hansboro and Calvin, where he was employed.  He directed the sheriff to the manure pile, near the Orton farm, where the body was recovered.  It had been buried several feet, and was in bad

shape.

    The prisoner was held for first degree murder today, waiving examination.  He will not be permitted freedom under bonds, as bonds are not allowed in first degree murder cases.  He is not married.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 16th, 1915

 

     P. E. Beito is wearing a smile that won’t come off.  He was presented with a fine baby boy last Friday.  Mother and babe doing nicely.

 

The Beach Advance, Beach, Golden Valley Co, North Dakota, April 16th, 1915

 

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