Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Sorted by date Results 176 - 200 of 1887
On July 16 and 17, 1906, Pete Pelissier’s Wild West Show, featuring both male and female riders and “rope throwers,” was in New Rockford. On July 17, Miss Gertrude O’Connell went to Harvey to attend a sick person. Mrs. A.H. Crawford returned from her old home, Elizabeth, Minn., where she had been called by the death of her grandfather. That evening, around 15 young friends of Miss Ethel Churchill surprised her with a 19th birthday party at the home of her uncle and aunt, Dr. and Mrs. J.A. Carter; there were games and refreshments. At 8 p.m., R...
Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I turn to for caregiving help? I help take care of my 80-year-old father and work too, and it’s wearing me out. Worn Out Wendy Dear Wendy, Taking care of an aging parent over a period of time – especially when juggling work and other family obligations – can be exhausting. But help and resources are available. Here’s what you should know. Identify your needs To help you determine and prioritize the kinds of help you need, a good first step is to make a detaile...
Once upon a time, the Eddy County Museum was nothing more than a growing idea. That idea took root deeper when the board secured and relocated the one-room Hulbert Schoolhouse from Superior Township. I don't imagine the schoolhouse stood empty for long. The meeting minutes of the Pioneer Daughters reflected excitement as volunteers made arrangements to move items from storage to the schoolhouse. Over the next two decades, the museum continued to grow in size and in number of artifacts. The Brant...
On July 7, 1906, John Medlicott brought a two-year old filly down from his ranch near Voltaire, N.D., and gave it to his brother-in-law E.R. Davidson; for a colt, the animal was surprisingly fast. Mrs. T.G. Kellington went to Valley City to visit friends. On July 7 and 8, B.W. Rantz was at the Chautauqua, where his wife had been since July 4. On Sunday, July 8, Dr. and Mrs. Hugo Neucamp of Fessenden and Mrs. Well of New York visited Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Kunkel. On July 9, eye glasses specialist C.G. Mugg of Grand Forks was at the Hotel Davies....
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you explain to me how the retirement saver’s tax credit works? My wife and I are in our fifties and are looking for creative ways to boost our retirement savings beyond our 401(k). Is this something we may be eligible for? Struggling to Save Dear Struggling, If your income is low to moderate and you participate in your employer-sponsored retirement plan or an IRA, the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit (aka “Saver’s Credit”) is a frequently overlooked tool that ca...
Welcome back for another season of Archival Anecdotes! For those of you who aren't familiar with this column, please allow me to make an introduction. It was late in 2019 that the Eddy County Museum and Historical Society decided to launch the interpretive column for the winter months. Since then, I have written 126 of these entries, and I am planning on writing a couple dozen more before the museum opens again at the end of May. Perhaps that is a cue for another introduction. I have served as...
On June 30, 1906, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Radtke returned from Fargo, where they had attended the Grand Lodge meetings of the Masons and the Eastern Star. Fred Von Almen went to his old home in Minnesota, called there by the death of his grandmother. Barber W.T. Buck left for a visit to his old home at Adel, Iowa; he returned on July 20. “While driving thru a door,” Mose Reams was “squeezed” and received a broken rib. From June 30 to July 5, Anton Lill was visiting in Minnesota. The North Dakota...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about seasonal affective disorder? I’ve always disliked winter, but since I retired and am home a lot more, the gray, cold winter months make me feel really blue. Sad Sam Dear Sam, If you get depressed in the winter but feel better in spring and summer, you may indeed have seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a wintertime depression that affects roughly 5 percent of Americans. In most cases, SAD is related to the loss of sunlight in the winter months. R...
Our annual Winterfest feature is filled with all things local for the holidays - we have options for local shopping, gifting, crafting and cooking! Our local gift guide is loaded with great gifts you can purchase right here at home, and we've also included recipes for holiday treats, instructions to make handmade ornaments, a Christmas word find puzzle and more! Download the full feature here as a pdf - https://www.newrockfordtranscript.com/home/cms_data/dfault/pdfs/misc/2023-11-27.pdf Holiday... Full story
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been talking to my mobility-challenged mother, who lives alone, about automating her house with some smart home products to make it more convenient. She’s very interested but we’d like to get your opinion as to which types of smart devices are most helpful for seniors aging in place. Searching Daughter Dear Searching, If your mother is game, smart home products – such as smart lights, video doorbells and voice-activated speakers – can be very useful for aging in place....
On June 23, 1906, a report showed the Early Settlers’ Association had $320.85 in its treasury. Miss Margaret Ford returned from the Valley City State Normal School, which she had been attending. Miss Eva Hawthorn returned from eastern Wells County, having completed her term as a teacher. Mrs. Frances Wilson of Sheyenne visited friends between trains. Erick Lindstrom went to Denhoff to make improvements on his homestead. Cement sidewalk contractor F.C. Davies went to Carrington on business. Miss Ethel Bauer returned to her home near Bowdon after...
There are many opportunities to shop, mingle and celebrate in our community this holiday season. Click the link to view a sampling of the local happenings scheduled throughout the next few weeks. The New Rockford Transcript, New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce and local merchants encourage you to make it a hometown holiday! Holiday Happenings - https://www.newrockfordtranscript.com/home/cms_data/dfault/pdfs/misc/2023-11-27.pdf...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m interested in contributing to a health savings account to help boost my retirement savings but would like to better understand how they work. What can you tell me? Almost 60 Dear Almost, A health savings account, or HSA, is a fantastic financial tool that can help you build up a tax-free stash of money for medical expenses now and after you retire. But to qualify, you must be enrolled in a high-deductible health insurance plan. Here’s an overview of how they work and how...
The June 15, 1906, “Transcript” said the Eddy County Roosevelt Club was backing George D. Palmer of Carrington for State Senator and E.T. Halaas of Foster County and E.S. Severtson of Eddy County for the State House. Miss Harriet Davidson had returned from Hamline University, where she had been studying, visited a few days, then left on June 18 for Loring, Wash., where her mother and sister resided and where she would also live. The previous week, George Couch, brother of druggist Orley Couch, passed the state pharmacy exam in Fargo and had obt...
"In addition to those who have selflessly served our country, the word 'veteran' can be used to describe someone (or something) with long experience in an occupation or skill. Let's talk about 'Veteran Trees' – trees with historic significance or those that have lived a long life of service, gracing our surroundings with natural beauty." The most familiar big, old trees are the sequoias and redwoods of Northern California. Giant sequoias are recognized by their orange-red thick bark that is u...
On the evening of June 6, 1906, a son was born to Rev. and Mrs. F.L. Gehrs of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. That evening, the First Annual Graduation Exercises of the Phillips Academy took place in the Opera House. There was a large audience. The hall was decorated in the class colors: white and red. The program consisted of Prof. L.J. Aldrich making a few remarks; Invocation, Rev. J.R. Beebe; Cornet Duet “My Creole Sue,” Messrs. Erickson and Comer; Oration “The Three Martyrs,” Ethel Treffry; Es...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about creating an incentive trust? I have an adult son and daughter that are both financially inept. Before I die, I want to put some type of requirements in place that they will need to follow in order to receive their portion of my estate. Frustrated Father Dear Frustrated, If you want to influence your heirs even after you’re gone, an incentive trust is definitely an option to consider, but be careful how you construct it because it can cause unintended...
Would it surprise you to know that a significant amount of the newspaper has been written via iPhone these past few weeks? Well, unfortunately it has. In fact, any article written by me since the Oct. 16 edition appeared in your mailboxes has been typed out from my living room and on a cell phone app, and I’ve hardly been at the office for over three weeks now. All because I've been dealing with severe lower back pain, which has had me in and out of the doctor’s office, chiropractor and hos...
My nephews and I were holed up at the TWA Hotel in New York on a rainy Sunday a few weeks ago, waiting to attend an evening wedding. I fiddled with my phone and laptop and scanned the TV, while explaining that this was a big day for my fantasy football teams. (To be honest, every Sunday during the NFL season is big.) Though the three teens knew a lot about football, I was taken aback when they said that unlike some 45 million Americans they had never learned the fantasy version – which has becom...
Dear Savvy Senior, What types of programs are available to help seniors struggling with their everyday bills, and how do I go about finding them? Since I lost my husband last year, my Social Security survivor benefit is barely enough to get by on. Searching Senior Dear Searching, I’m very sorry for your loss, but you’ll be happy to know that there are dozens of different financial assistance programs and government benefits that may be able to help you with your everyday costs. To locate the...
On May 31, 1906, Horace Courtemanche was in town. Mrs. M.E. Arbogast left on a visit to Fargo. Mrs. John Olson and children left for Minneapolis, where a relative would join them on a trip to the “old country,” Sweden. That afternoon, the ladies of St. John’s Catholic Church hosted a reception for Father VandenBergh, who had been assigned to the parish, after he arrived from Minnewaukan on the noon train. That evening, a Populist meeting took place in the court house with ex-Congressman B.F....
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many of the Medicare Advantage ads I’ve seen offer lots of extra benefits beyond what traditional Medicare offers and no monthly premiums. What are your thoughts? Considering a Switch Dear Considering, Be very leery of the Medicare Advantage ads on TV, radio, social media and that come in the mail. While many of these ads may tou...
On May 24, 1906, Alice (Mrs. J.W.) Rager left on a visit to her former home, Jamestown, N.Y. Mrs. B.W. Hersey left for Kansas City, Mo., to visit her parents. The New Rockford Band played an outdoor concert that evening. That evening, Miss Mame Sheehy hosted a souvenir party for Miss Lynne Tyler at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Lahart. Twelve young ladies were guests. Miss Mae Herbert won a cake in a cake-guessing contest. White satin ribbons and bells decorated the dining room where the delicio...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some simplified universal television remotes for seniors? My 88-year-old dad, who lives in a retirement community, has some dementia and gets confused with all the buttons on his remote. As a result, he keeps accidentally reprogramming his TV set. Searching Son Dear Searching, Most modern TV remotes – that come with dozens of unnecessary buttons – can be confusing for anyone to operate but can be especially challenging for elderly seniors. Fortunately, the...
William Howard Taft, the only man to serve as President of the United States and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, once observed that the Court was his idea of what Heaven must be like. This prompted Justice Felix Frankfurter to declare that “he had a very different notion of heaven than any I know anything about.” Taft reached “Heaven” in 1920 when President Warren G. Harding appointed him to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Harding asked Taft whether he “would accept a position on the Supreme Court.” Taft said he would accept only the...
