Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Sorted by date Results 276 - 300 of 1875
Block 2 St. John’s Cemetery Part IV of IV by Kathy O’Connor S. Boven – Real name is Phylias Bowin, who was born in 1861 and died in New Rockford, N.D. on January 25, 1933 at the age of 72. Not much information could be found on Phylias, as his death certificate did not list his birth date but just stated that he was 72 years old. No parents were listed or where he was born or if he was married or single. He is buried in St. John’s Cemetery, Block 2, Lot 61 and his grave is unmarked. Anton Dietz – Born on October 19, 1901 in Romania to Fr...
History is what we make it Dorothy Payne Beardsley (1894-1985) lived to be 90 years old and experienced nearly a century of rapid cultural change in her lifetime. She was involved with the Minerva Club and Pioneer Daughters, and became one of the founding members of the Eddy County Museum. Her obituary, as printed in the New Rockford Transcript, highlights her educational achievements as a 1913 New Rockford High graduate and a scholar at Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio. A look through...
Dear Savvy Senior, I have some hip and back problems and could use a walking cane to help me get around. Is there anything I should know about canes before I buy one? Limping Linda Dear Linda, When it comes to choosing a cane, most people don’t give it much thought, but they should. Walking canes come in many different styles, shapes and sizes today, so you need to take into account your needs and preferences to ensure you choose one that’s appropriate for you. Here are some tips that can help...
On Nov. 29, 1905, E.B. Thomson broke a trail through the snowdrifts to get in from his farm northeast of town. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grades had a short Thanksgiving program in the sixth grade room. Frank T. Busch was out with his camera, taking pictures of the snow-covered town. That evening, the Degree of Honor Lodge of Barlow sponsored a dance in that village. At 3 p.m. Nov. 30, Frances V. Thomson and Lloyd A. Whiteman were married by Rev. J.R. Beebe at the farm home of the bride’s...
Legacy is a word that conjures images of grandeur. It has always felt like a fancy word, with wide expanses and a sprinkling of crown-jewels. While many people talk about creating a legacy to leave behind for future generations, Merriam-Webster offers a more neutral notion of the term, "a thing transmitted by or received from an ancestor, predecessor or from the past." Eddy County Museum fits that definition, as it was left for us by long-lived community members in the 1960s. They knew the...
The Nov. 24, 1905, “Transcript” mentioned the “Hankinson News,” “Rugby Optimist,” “Jamestown Alert” and “Washburn Leader.” The “School Notes” were edited by Elsie Tarbell: On Nov. 20, Carl Zehrfeld entered the seventh grade. Clifford Johnston enrolled that week. Jennie Hersey had been absent due to illness. Grace Miller and Anna Olson had been absent that week, as had Birdie Campbell, who had been in Jamestown visiting. Lorina Bucklin had left school and gone to Crookston. The eighth g...
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are interested in taking our two grandkids on a big trip this summer and are looking for some good ideas. Can you recommend some travel companies that offer special travel packages for grandparents and grandkids? Doting Grandmother Dear Doting, Grandparents traveling with just their grandchildren has become a growing segment of the multigenerational travel industry. Not only is this type of travel fun, it’s also a terrific way to strengthen generational b...
"What better way to celebrate the end of winter than enjoying sweet, homemade maple syrup?" Spring can be an exciting time to start getting outside after a long, cold winter in North Dakota. And what better reason than if there is sweet maple syrup as an end result? While we don't have lush forests of sugar maples (Acer saccharum) like our neighbors to the east, we do have a naturally occurring relative with the boxelder (Acer negundo), which is sometimes referred to as the Manitoba maple. The...
I am counting the days until the snow piles outside the museum melt and allow access to any of the buildings, and the artifacts within. Don't get me wrong, I love the photographs and stories I've been working with all winter, but I get especially excited to document and display artifacts. All the clues can come together to provide us with incredible insight. Last spring I had a particularly delightful time extracting wedding dresses and suits from the various closets. It's easy to understand...
On Nov. 16, 1905, Mr. and Mrs. George R. Williams came in to shop. E.C. Overton came in from west of town. The funeral for ten-year-old James Welsh of Sheyenne was held; his uncle William Welsh had come up the day before to attend. Mrs. H.J. Row and Mrs. F.P. Roush, both of Tiffany, were in to shop and visit. That afternoon, Lenora Marriage and Earl Harris visited Phillips Academy. Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Hudson went to the Twin Cities; they attended the Minnesota-Nebraska football game and returned...
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the new rules on required minimum distributions from IRAs and 401(k)s? I will turn 72 this year and want to be clear on what I’m required to do. Planning Ahead Dear Planning, Thanks to the SECURE Act 2.0 that was passed by Congress last December, there are several new rules that affect required minimum distributions (RMDs) from traditional IRAs, 401(k)s and other tax-deferred retirement accounts. These changes, which build on the original SECURE Act of 2019, are a b...
There are many elements involved in keeping a museum. When I first began offering my archival skills to the Eddy County Museum, my primary task was to document each artifact and enter it into a spreadsheet database. With more than 3,000 artifacts on display, it was a daunting task. However it had been attempted before, in a notebook, years before computers and digital spreadsheets were accessible. Elvera Johnson had begun lists of items that resided in the schoolhouse. If you recall, the...
The Nov. 10, 1905, “Transcript” listed the New Rockford School students neither tardy nor absent during the second month of school: First Grade: Bessie Bennett, Hugh Brownell, Ralph Brownell, Lorina Bucklin, Sadie Claren, Perry Goss, Willie Kennedy, Leo Leonard, Russell Maxwell, Ruth Maxwell, Alice O’Connor, Lyle Prader, Bertha Wenz, Roy Wilson. Second Grade: Ruth Aldrich, George Brown, Edith Carlson, Harvey Clark, Anna Foose, Pearl Foose, Kenneth Gardner, Picie Hylton, John Johns, Ellen Kenne...
Dear Savvy Senior, As a 68-year-old retiree, I’m interested in finding a fun part-time job that can occupy some of my time and generate a little extra income. Can you write a column on low-stress part-time jobs that are popular among retirees? Part-Time Retiree Dear Retiree, Working part-time in retirement can be a terrific way to occupy your time and earn some extra income. The key, however, is finding the right gig that’s fun and satisfying for you. While there are literally hundreds of dif...
"It is not so much our friends' help that helps us, as the confidence of their help." – Epicurus, Greek Philosopher, 300 B.C. If you have been following Archival Anecdotes this month, then you can now consider yourself adequately schooled on the role women's clubs had in our rural communities. You also gained an understanding of the national trends that were driving some of the club activities both at home and afar. As you travel across the country, especially in small communities, be on the l...
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about choosing an assisted living facility for my 86-year-old father? Since mom died last year, his health has declined to the point that he can’t live at home anymore but isn’t ready for a nursing home either. Searching Susan Dear Susan, If your dad needs help with things like bathing, dressing, preparing meals, managing his medications or just getting around, an assisted living facility is definitely a good option to consider. Assisted living facil...
On Nov. 6, 1905, Charles Carlson began the second year’s work in the Commercial Department of Phillips Academy. Entertainer S. Platt Jones addressed the Academy students at chapel that morning. Veterinary Surgeon F.R. Patterson drove over from McHenry to collect some bills. Mrs. Frances Wilson was down from Sheyenne. William Erdelbrock came in from west of town. Nels K. Mattson came down on business from Sheyenne, as did O.B. Stedman. G.A. Erickson left on a ten-days’ hunt in the Missouri Riv...
In anticipation of the warmer days ahead, it seems as though there is no better time to introduce the Original Garden Club and the contents of their 1971 Scrapbook. The photographs in the scrapbook are exactly what you would expect from a group of botanical enthusiasts; flowers, flower arrangements, flower arrangements on exhibit, and club members preparing flower shows. To be honest, reproducing most of these photos in the newspaper just wouldn't do them justice. This collection is best to be v...
About 3 a.m. Oct. 30, 1905, a fire alarm brought people to the corner of Stimson and New Haven, where J.T. Wiltsie’s barn was on fire. “Strenuous work” got the flames out before any real damage was done. Early in the evening, a pan of lignite ashes had been thrown near a manure pile; they smoldered unnoticed until they burst into flame. [There was no mention of the NRFD.] On Oct. 30 Sena Thompson entered the Commercial Department and Eva Hawthorn the Academic Department at Phillips Acade...
Dear Savvy Senior, Is there anything I can do to reduce my high Medicare premium surcharges? Because of my past income, I pay $329.70 per month for my Part B premium and $64.50/month for Part D, but my income has dropped since I retired. Do I have any options? Overcharged Andy Dear Andy, If you’re getting hit with a higher premium for Medicare Part B and Part D and you think it’s unjustified, you can ask Social Security to revisit its decision and perhaps reduce your cost. Here’s what you shoul...
As we gaze at the massive piles of snow, it appears that winter in North Dakota is never-ending! Rest assured, spring is around the corner. And with spring, the annual NDSU Extension-sponsored “Spring Fever Garden Forums” are here! Mark your calendars for Monday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30, March 20 to April 10. You can participate by watching online from the comfort of your home with your favorite toasty beverage. Topics will include the categories of vegetables and soil, flowers and fruits, biology and technology, and small spaces and trees. Pre...
In honor of National Women's History Month, we've been exploring the role that women's clubs had in creating our local histories. This would be a difficult task for our little museum, however one certain type of artifact made history all the more accessible - the scrapbook. For those who might not be familiar, scrapbooks are compositionally arranged pages that consist of paper cutouts, print media and embellishments. They appeared about the same time print media began to flourish in the late...
Dear Savvy Senior, I have been taking care of my elderly father for over a year and it’s taking a toll on my finances because I can only work part-time. Are there any resources you know about that can help family caregivers get paid? Seeking Support Dear Seeking, Caring for an elder parent can be challenging in many ways, but it can be especially difficult financially if you have to miss work to provide care. Fortunately, there are a number of government programs and other tips that may be a...
On Oct. 24, 1905, P.J. Hester came back from a business trip to the western part of the state. Sheyenne druggist Frank L. Kermott was down on business and to visit. E.R. Davidson came in from Bismarck to check on his farm northeast of town. James Davidson was in from his farm on business. J.M. Mulvey returned from a hunting trip with some nice geese. H.J. Mitchell and grain buyer J.E. Bennett brought in some geese from a two-day hunt. W.H. Wilder brought six large potatoes from his farm to the...
Are you seeing green? March 1st marked the meteorological beginning of spring. When I was a kid, spring clearly started on March 21st (the vernal equinox – when the sun and the equator celebrate a secret handshake), a much more likely date for closing the door on winter in North Dakota. Apparently, meteorologists rule when it comes to marking our seasons. Don’t put away the snow shovel just yet. The most familiar holiday for the month is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17th, which marks the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ir...
