Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Sorted by date Results 1401 - 1425 of 1827
On Mar. 27, 1902, State Veterinarian F.W. Tompkins was in town on official business. Henry Johnson's brother arrived with a carload of fine livestock. J.W. Rager's brother and family arrived from Indiana to work his farm that summer. That evening a 25 cent charge got you into a supper of oysters, meats, etc., followed by cake and ice cream, a meal that would normally be 50 cents, and a musical entertainment, speeches and recitations at the Methodist Church. The men of the church sponsored the...
Henry Clay Hansbrough by Merry Helm Jan. 30, 2019 — Today is the birthday of Henry Clay Hansbrough, who was born in Illinois in 1848. President James Polk’s opponent for the presidency, Henry Clay, attended the wedding of Elisha Hansbrough and Sarah Hagan. As he rode off, he suggested they name their first boy after them. And they did. The Hansbrough family could trace their roots on American soil back to 1640. Young Henry was preparing for college while living on his father’s farm in Kentucky when the Civil War broke out, closing Henry...
Dear Savvy Senior, How does one fight against workplace age discrimination, and where can I turn to for help if I think I’ve got a case? Discouraged Donna Dear Donna, Age discrimination can happen to anybody over age 40, but it’s difficult to prove. With that said, here are the steps you’ll need to take to fight this growing problem if you think you’ve been treated unlawfully in the workplace. ADEA Protection The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is your first defense against age dis...
Have I told you about the 21-day Gratitude Challenge that I accepted on Facebook? It was something that was right up my alley and I’ve enjoyed the daily thought-provoking questions and reading material the leader has been providing. The first day of the challenge, we only had to list three things we for which were grateful. One day, we all posted pictures of something for which we were most grateful. It was the challenge on the sixth day that got me thinking though. The moderator of the group to...
John and Donna Grann returned from Houston, Texas on Monday. Lacey Grann went back to Fargo on Monday to start her final semester in Civil Engineering at NDSU. Tom and Pam Schmid went to Hampden to see Pam’s dad, Bud Hermanson on Monday. Jakob Schmid and Alison Widmer enjoyed their trip to Frisco, Texas to cheer on the NDSU Bison. Linda Madson’s nephew, Kelly VenHuizen of Cooperstown stopped in at the Madson’s for a brief visit on Thursday. Wednesday, Lester Roberts was in New Rockford on business. Lester was in Minnewaukan on Thursday also...
Eric and Lisa Longnecker and family are happy to be back from a trip of fun and relaxation in Mexico. Sunday visitors and supper guests at the Esther Indergaard home were Andy and Ruth Braaten and Nelly and Jimmy Indengaard. David and Karen Anderson brought fresh caught fish to Margie Anderson one afternoon. Charlotte Koepplin was among: the ladies to attend a baby shower for Allyssa Koepplin Saturday at the New Rockford Golf Course. Saturday evening found Ervin Longnecker, Eric and Lisa Longnecker, Cory Longnecker among the many who attended t...
Last Wednesday, Patti Clifton rode along to Carrington with Jan Loe where Jan kept an appointment. They had lunch and did some shopping before returning to Sheyenne. Barb Eversvik picked up Jan Loe on Thursday and they drove to Devils Lake where they joined the "Warwick Ladies" for lunch and visiting. Steph Loe and Jan Loe drove to the Spirit Lake Casino for supper on Saturday evening. Following worship and a church council meeting on Sunday, Bonnie Deegan and Jan Loe drove to New Rockford for lunch. Later, they visited with Bonnie's mom at...
Thursday visitor at the Shirley Packard home was Judy McKnight. Ken Holte enjoyed a phone chat with his oldest living cousin, Harold Holte, of Grand Forks recently. They had a good family catch-up. Allyssa Koepplin, mother to be, was the guest of honor Saturday at a baby shower at the New Rockford Golf Club. Among those bringing sweet baby wishes were Dianne Allmaras, Karen Koepplin, Janelle Koepplin, Amanda Koepplin, Charlotte Koepplin, Danielle Beckly and Chevelle, Kerigan Koepplin, Julie Johnson, Christen Allmaras, Metta McDowell, Jenaie...
The March 21, 1902, “Transcript” said during the recent storm the barn door on Jacob Valer’s farm was somehow left open and five young cattle wandered out into the driving snow. They were discovered dead three miles away. During the previous week (March 9-15, 1902) C.E. Clure had sold his large house and barn in west New Rockford to J.L. Prader Sr. The Clure family would move to their farm south of town. About two weeks prior, two of Walter Priest’s horses strayed. On March 14, one was found dea...
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the warning signs for glaucoma? My 65-year-old brother lost some of his vision because of it but never had a clue anything was wrong. Could I be at risk too? Concerned Sister Dear Concerned, It’s called the “silent thief of sight” for a reason. With no early warning signs or pain, most people that have glaucoma don’t realize it until their vision begins to deteriorate. Here’s what you should know. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can damage the optic ner...
I am a master procrastinator. It’s true. It goes all the way back to junior high, but I got better at it as I got older because I practiced a lot. If you’re also a procrastinator, you understand what it’s like to put off an assignment for days or weeks at a time. Then, when it comes down to the wire, you put in an all-nighter, only finishing half an hour before it’s due. All the while, you tell yourself that you thrive under these conditions and that you do your best work under pressur...
Tom, Pam and Jakob Schmid attended the Nurses Pinning Program for Mandy Hermanson at Moorhead State on Dec. 21. Last Sunday, Joe, Braden, Doug and Parker Schmid celebrated Christmas at Tom and Pam’s home. Dave and Linda Madson visited Lester Roberts Thursday afternoon. Saturday, Wayne and Karen Lindenberg and Roger Roberts visited Lester. Chad Getscher was a Saturday evening visitor at Lester’s. Lester visited James Nelson on Sunday. Christmas day, Betty Rushfeldt entertained Sharon Rance, Everett and Gloria Rance, Wayne and Donna Rance and...
Tim Hartl drove Calvin Packard to Valley City Thursday on medical business. Thursday visitors and supper guests at the Ken and Marvis Holte home were Cody and Amanda Bicket. Maxine Hoppe drove her dad, Edgar Duda to New Rockford one nice day for a little outing and visiting around. Martin and Janelle Koepplin were hosts to a belated Christmas ham and turkey supper at their home Saturday Dec. 5 for family, including Todd and Karen Koepplin. Taylor and Amanda Koepplin, Aaron Koepplin and Kerigan, Danielle Beckley, Carter and Chevette and...
Sunday visitors and supper guests at the Esther Indergaard home were Andy and Ruth Braaten and Nelly and Jimmy Indergaard. Tim Indergaard was an evening visitor. Ervin Longnecker drove to Carrington one day and took car of some vehicle business. Kathy Anderson drove to Larimore where she amended the funeral for former classmate Terry Trosen. Granddaughter Sandra Larson was a visitor at the Margie Anderson home one afternoon. The gals made homemade rye bread. Peter and Patti Larson were brief visitors at Margie’s Sunday afternoon Charlotte K...
Hired Hand’s Contract Case by Jayme L Lob Jan. 15, 2019 — A strange court case was reported from Fargo on this day in 1904. J. H. Hanson, a hired farm hand, filed a lawsuit against his employer, Mrs. Eliza A. Francis. Hanson claimed that Francis had cheated him out of a contract, and five months worth of pay; Francis contended that the man was a lazy scoundrel that had refused to leave her farm after she had fired him for unsatisfactory work. The presiding judge, Justice Ryan, grew even more perplexed as the entire story unraveled before the...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can I deduct my Medicare premiums, deductibles and copayments on my income taxes? I had a knee replacement surgery last year and spent quite a bit on medical care out-of-pocket and would like to know what all I can write off. Frugal Dave Dear Dave, The short answer is yes, you can deduct your Medicare costs but only if you meet certain conditions required by the IRS. Here’s how it works. As a taxpayer, you’re allowed to deduct many medical and dental expenses as well as you...
On March 15, 1902, Albert Hendrickson, son of Eddy County Treasurer Hendrickson, was visiting relatives near Sheyenne. He misjudged the intensity of the storm and started out for another relative’s home a short distance away. He was caught up in the thick blizzard and wandered in the snow for three hours before he found shelter. His badly frozen face and hands would require a long time to recover. About 11 p.m. that day, the delayed passenger train arrived with 83 passengers. After the hotels f...
This weather, with its polar extremes is getting a little difficult to live with. We go from beautiful sunny skies with warm temperatures one day to freezing temperatures the next day with wind gusts that take your breath away. And not in a good way. So, I know that you can also relate to the winter story on Facebook written by a Californian who moved to North Dakota. Those of us who live in the Northern Plains can all relate to the snow days where getting stuck is inevitable for those who dare...
Calvin Packard and mom, Shirley, were among the many to enjoy the community Christmas dinner at Ostby Hall in Sheyenne. Later back at Shirley's they opened gifts and enjoyed a couple of games of Rubik's Cube. Christmas Eve day the Packards took greetings to Kim and Kevin Johnson. Todd Harrison and son Alex were visitors at Shirley's. Christmas Eve found Martin and Eloise Lucht in Devils Lake enjoying a tasty taco bar and visiting at the Tom and Dawn Stoe home. They were overnighters at the Jay and Heidi Sclmeider home and Christmas Day found...
Jan Loe recently visited with LeRoy Garnaas, Juanita Nyhusmoen and Mildred Reinke at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford. It was another well-attended and successful Christmas Day Dinner at Ostby Hall. About 225 area attendees enjoyed the turkey plus all-the-trimmings dinner, music by Dakota Blende and a special visit from Santa Claus! Ron and Donna Smith of Maddock stopped to visit at the home of Patti Clifton on Christmas Day afternoon. Ron and Donna had attended the Christmas Day Dinner at Ostby Hall. Patti Clifton and Jan...
The Oberon community lost a special lady on Dec. 11. The funeral for Jackie Roberts was held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Devils Lake on Saturday, Dec. 22. It was attended by many relatives and friends. She will be missed. John and Donna Grann are in Houston, Texas for the week staying with John’s brother, Paul, who is a patient at the MD Anderson Cancer Research Center. Donna will drive up to Stephenville, Texas to visit Bobbi Grann for a few days during that time. Breana and Elisa Buehler spent Christmas weekend at the Buehler far...
Christmas Eve Charlotte Koepplin enjoyed supper and gift exchange at the Candy Jensen home. Charlotte earlier received a Christmas phone call from Rick and Cora Koepplin of Hillsboro. Ervin Longnecker joined other family for Christmas dinner at the Cory and Tammy Longnecker home. Sunday supper guests and visitors at the Esther Indergaard home were Andy and Ruth Braaten, and Nelly and Jimmy Indergaard. Sunday Dec. 30 Eric and Lisa Longnecker, Riley, Tucker and Cassie took in the Vikings football game in Minneapolis. Margie Anderson enjoyed holid...
On March 10 and 11, 1902, Henry Fritz was in from eastern Eddy County on business. On March 11, R.E. Waldo and John Anderson were over from McHenry. A.L. Spracher and George H. Fields came in from Tiffany. H.G. Lathrop, David Williams and M. Cler were in from eastern Eddy County. Alonzo Neutzel and Wells County farmer Jacob Roffler were in on business. I.W. Sheldon came in to shop. Vincent Lyness visited in town. George Williams came in from his farm east of Barlow. Dennis O’Connor returned from his winter in the East. William Walsh arrived to...
Dear Savvy Senior, I recently read an article about how “smart home” devices can help seniors with aging-in-place. What types of smart home products can you recommend that can help with this? Inquiring Senior Dear Inquiring, There are actually a wide variety of affordable smart home devices you can add to your home that can help make it safer and easier to live in as you age. Here’s what you should know. Smart Home Technologies While most Americans today use technology and enjoy the conve...
Jan. 7, 2019— Lieutenant Colonel Richard Johnson was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery with full Air Force Military Honors on this date in 2003. Dick was born on Sep. 21, 1917, near Cooperstown, the eighth of 10 children. His father died when he was only eight, and his mother raised the family on very modest means. His first love was flying, and when he was just a kid, he had a homemade airplane he powered with a Model T engine. As he matured, however, it looked like Dick was destined for baseball. In fact, he was actually in s...
