Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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The March 13, 1903, “Transcript” responded to the P.M. Mattson letter of March 11 by reprinting a two-line poem about attorneys Michael T. O’Connor and P.M. Mattson, but refused any retraction unless Mattson could convince O’Connor that he had libeled Mattson. The second article referenced by Mattson had dealt with a report that Mattson was suing O’Connor for criminal libel; the “Transcript” did retract a portion of the article, but did so in a satirical manner. As to the Feb. 27 story, the “T...
On March 6, 1903, Gottfried Ponto of Sheyenne died in his home by the Sheyenne River at the age of 79 with his funeral (Rev. E.T. Quam) on March 8 and interment in the Sheyenne cemetery; [his grave is in the Riverside Cemetery]. He had lived in the county for about 20 years. William Erdelbrock, K.K. Moe and Peter Crane were in on business. Martin Anderson was in from Plainview as was Clayton Hall from the Sheyenne Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Skidmore of Tiffany and Mr. and Mrs. John Neutzel...
On the morning of Sunday, March 1, 1903, a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roach west of town. Former resident John W. Oard of Des Moines, Iowa, was visiting his brother, former resident Prof. Ira Oard of the Capital City Orchestra in Bismarck. On March 2, William Thorn, Robert Vivra from eastern Eddy County, and John Topp were in on business. Chris Fahrner returned from the Twin Cities. Grain buyer B.G. Arbogast returned from his company’s “coal fields” around Barnesville, Minn. J.W...
Early Sunday morning, Feb. 22, 1903, a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. James A. Manly. That day Granville Egbert was up from Barlow. Mrs. Annie Oliver and Miss Hazel went to McHenry to visit. On Feb 23, William Cornish came in from Tiffany. George D. Setz was in from eastern Eddy County. Peter P. Hallquist was down from the Sheyenne Valley on business. Mrs. Axtle Johnson came back from Fargo in improved health; she had gone there for treatment of “a nervous disorder.” Dentist F.D. Norton wen...
About 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 1903, a fire burned down the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Axtle Johnson nine miles southeast of New Rockford. The men in the house had started a fire in the kitchen range and then went to the barn to take care of the stock. Shortly thereafter, a sister of Mrs. Burton Hulbert smelled smoke, got out of bed, and discovered the kitchen in flames. The only escape for her and three children was through the kitchen, so she broke a window and the four of them crawled out and...
The Feb. 13, 1903, “Transcript” said Mrs. M.F. Kepner was recovering from pneumonia. William Erdelbrock had a Card of Thanks to his many friends and neighbors who “lent aid and kindly sympathy” during the illness and passing of his beloved wife. “DOG GONE—A black Gordon setter with ‘spike’ collar, Saturday night, Feb. 7. Finder please return to Wm. Wilson, Hotel Davies.” Jacob Allmaras was ill during the week with bronchitis. Mrs. I.W. Sheldon was very ill northwest of Tiffany with erysipelas [...
At 9 p.m. Feb. 5, 1903, Barney Engberg and Martha Zimmerman were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hanson, Barlow, by Rev. J.R. Beebe. They would live on the Engberg farm six miles south of New Rockford. The Feb. 6, 1903, “Transcript” contained a letter from “OLD MAN HANSON” which said he did not write an article in the issue of the “Provost” from two weeks prior, but which had been ascribed to him. The letter had attacked C.J. Maddux of the “Transcript” for his poor handling of a f...
The Jan. 30, 1903, “Transcript” said there had been snow during the week, including a considerable amount on Jan. 27 and 28, so sleighing was “…the best it has been for years.” An ad— City Dray and Express Line, P.H. West, Prop. Baggage Transferred, Express Handled, Contracts Taken For Free Ice Delivery Next Summer. Telephone 40a. Miss Helen Oliver had been ill all week with tonsillitis. Miss Belle Oliver and Miss Margaret Ford were ill with the grip [flu] of which there were many cases in to...
The Jan. 23, 1903, “Transcript” contained a letter from owner C.J. Maddux dated Jan. 17 from Washington, D.C. Maddux talked of the slow progress on the treaty to open the Fort Totten Reservation to settlement by whites with a payment of $3 per acre to the Indians by Congress with settlers then reimbursing the government at $3.50 per acre. Maddux also mentioned that Francis A. Sebring, former New Rockford postmaster [Sept. 13, 1883-March 31, 1887], and cashier of the Bank of New Rockford, was...
The Jan. 16, 1903, “Transcript” mentioned the “Cooperstown Courier,” which had just finished its 20th year and the “Grafton News &Times.” An announcement said that George Brazee was going to put in a barbershop in John Wenz’s shoe shop at Villard & Dakota the next week; he had already ordered the fixtures. A note stated that Dr. L.P. Solsness, who had practiced medicine in Barlow the previous summer, had disposed of his practice to Dr. C.J. McNamara, who would take over after his return from h...
The Jan. 9, 1903, “Transcript” contained an announcement from Mrs. C.A. Lathrop, secretary, that the West Side Kindergarten Whist Club would begin meeting every Friday afternoon, instead of every other Friday. John Welsh had a number of high-bred brood sows for sale. North Dakota State Representative P.M. Mattson and his family were living at 702 Fourth Street, Bismarck. Grain buyer James T. Wiltsie was up from Barlow. An item said that furrier C.W. Jarvis, who repaired coats, robes, and...
The Eddy County Commission met on Jan. 5, 6-10, and 12-13, 1903. On Jan. 5, H.P. Halverson and W.C. Schwoebel retired from the Eddy County Commission. The Commission organized with new members James G. Dailey and James H. Dafoe. P.J. Braman was elected chairman. All other county officials, except the county auditor, took their oaths of office. The Commission approved the bonds of W.C. Beardsley as county judge, $2,000; Ole Hendrickson as treasurer, $20,000; and A.G. Gardner as register of deeds,...
On the evening of Dec. 26, 1902, the A.F. & A.M. (Masons) Lodge and the Eastern Star Lodge installed their officers. For the Masons, Installing Officer Rev. J.R. Beebe installed W.E. Biggs, Worthy Master; J.E. Bennett, Senior Warden; E.S. Severtson, Junior Warden; D. Niven, Treasurer; W.C. Hayes, Secretary; W.E. Radtke, Senior Deacon; George M. Pike, Junior Deacon; D.Y. Stanton, Senior Steward, A.G. Gardner, Junior Steward; and J.W. Rager, Tyler. Installing Officer Mrs. James E. Hyde installed...
The Dec. 19, 1902, “New Rockford Transcript” carried an ad: Grand Christmas Opening, City Meat Market, D. Niven, evening of Dec. 23 till 10:30 p.m. beef, pork, lamb, mutton, veal, hams, bacon, lard, turkeys, geese, chickens, ducks, game, etc. Early in the week barber Lou Smith received his chairs and other equipment and began setting up in his new location, the basement of the J.M. Patch Block. Peter Mattson was a new clerk at Rodenberg & Schwoebel. A note said Leroy L. Boord, a former res...
On the evening of Dec. 11, 1902, the Eastern Star Lodge elected officers: Minnie Bennett, Worthy Matron; W.E. Biggs, Worthy Patron; Viola Woodward, Associate Patron; Margaret Morris, Secretary; Jennie Brownell, Treasurer; Lizzie M. Biggs, Conductress; Grace M. Mulvey, Associate Conductress. Officers appointed were Mrs. R.R. Woodward, Ada; Alice M. Rager, Ruth; Amanda J. Radtke, Esther; Laura Mitchell, Martha; Mary O. Baird, Electra; W.C. Hayes, Sentinel; Mary Stoddard, Chaplain; Anna M. Beebe,...
On Dec. 8, 1902, William Milne Jr. came down from the Sheyenne Valley to visit and do business. W.V. Stine, who had spent part of the summer in the area, and V.F. Snyder, who had edited the “Bowdon Guardian” for the previous four months for Steve Lewis, but who had resigned, left for the Pacific Coast. Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Anderson left for LaGrande, Ore., where they would probably live. Peter Schafer left for a vacation in his old home of Germany. That evening Mrs. W.C. Schwoebel and Mrs. Pet...
On Dec. 2, 1902, Alonzo Neutzel came in from his large ranch near Lake Coe, where he had started “a nice herd of cattle.” Ed Anderson was in from Plainview on business, as was D.D. Dailey of eastern Eddy County. Miss Martha Zimmerman came in from southwest of town to visit friends. Rev. E.T. Quam stopped in New Rockford for a few hours on his way from his Foster County parish to Sheyenne. Mrs. Joseph Christ and daughter Anna returned from Dickey County and a visit with relatives. Herman Hal...
On Nov. 25, 1902, F.E. Johnson came in from southeast of New Rockford. Whiteman & Prader pulled in their threshing rig, and Doc Whiteman got ready to go back to his veterinary work. On Nov. 25, the Bank of New Rockford, Ernest S. Severtson, cashier, had resources (assets) of $154,208.04, up $42,477.87 from the $111,730.20 of Sept. 15. Checking accounts amounted to $100,390.52, up $42,257.35 from the $58,133.17 of Sept. 15. On Nov. 25, the First National Bank of New Rockford, James E. Hyde,...
On Nov. 21, 1902, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oglesby came up from Valley City; he was employed by the telephone company and was looking over telephone matters. Advance agent for the Sanford Dodge Company A.C. Godfrey was in town putting up bills for their upcoming performance. Mrs. John Olson and children left for a couple weeks in Minneapolis. Dick Bohmbach and Jack O’Keefe were in from western Eddy County. Miss Helen Oliver returned from McHenry. H.J. Mitchell of H. Peoples & Company left on an e...
The Nov. 14, 1902, “New Rockford Transcript” stated that Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Flater were settled in San Diego for the winter. The upper story of the Patch Block was completed and the carpenters were finishing quarters for the Buck & Couch Drug Store. Prader & Goss had just installed a new lighting plant for their general store and also a modern cash register. A.A. Pettit was a new salesman at Mulvey Hardware. Lawrence Butler had taken a position with Buck & Couch Drug Store and would learn the...
On Nov. 7, 1902, Roy Treffry and Chauncy Bryant left to hunt deer and moose in the woods of northern Minnesota. That evening Miss Lillian M. Phelps of St. Catherine’s, Ontario, Canada, lectured in the Tiffany School, sponsored by the Tiffany WCTU; a collection of $12 was taken up, part for the North Dakota WCTU and part to the Florence Crittenden Home in Fargo. Two honorary members joined the Tiffany WCTU. Also that evening there was a dance in Barlow in the new hall, with supper at the Hotel B...
The morning of Nov. 1, 1902, revealed the remains of the Halloween pranks carried out by the town’s boys and girls; the “Transcript” commented that in a few cases property was destroyed and that was “to be deplored.” On that day, Mrs. A.J. Larkin went to Leeds to join her grain-buyer husband. Frank Lewis, who had suffered the previous several years with paralysis, died at his home near Tiffany. He had been bed-ridden for two or three years. He left a wife and five children. His funeral was on No...
At 10 a.m. Oct. 28, 1902, Ira Studebaker held an auction at the old Swain farm 4 miles west of town. Up for bids were 16 work horses, 13 cows, five heifers, four two-year-old steers, four yearling cattle, eight spring calves, 10 shoats, two Deering binders, one McCormick reaper, one Deere gang plow, three Dutchman gang plows, one disc harrow, one Dowagiac drill, one Van Brunt drill, one five-section steel harrow, two corn plows, one truck wagon, one single buggy, one Empire cream separator, five...
On Oct. 21, 1902, Mrs. James Belch of Oberon visited Mrs. F.G. Haver. Chris Fahrner was in on business. From Oct. 21 to 22, Katie (Mrs. Thomas) Turner and children of Barlow visited in New Rockford. From Oct. 21 to 24, Henry Davis was down from Rugby to close out his business interests before moving to Rugby permanently; he sold his property north of the James River to drayman E.H. Martin. On Oct. 22, P.C. Peterson came up from Barlow. Peter Michel drove in from the Guler district. William...
The Oct. 17, 1902, “New Rockford Transcript” said the flax crop was disappointing with a six to eight bushel per acre average; however, some was running 16-18 bushels. The 50 acres of winter rye H. Peoples had drilled in was above ground. A Card of Thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Otho Lathrop thanked their many friends who provided aid and sympathy during the illness and death of their son [Oct. 12]. A multi-page letter from C.J. Maddux described the trip he and his family made to southern California....
