Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Sorted by date Results 876 - 900 of 1827
At the Eddy County Museum, much of the collections housed in the Branford Depot have to do with railroads. After all, New Rockford grew to serve the passengers who traveled the Empire Builder. The original Empire Builder passenger train was introduced in 1929 under Great Northern Railway and later its successor, the Burlington Northern Railroad. At the time, the 2,211 mile trip between Chicago and Seattle took nearly 60 hours. The travel time was reduced following World War II when Great Northern placed new diesel-powered trains in service....
Minot Daily News Saturday, Nov. 3, 1962 It is a cause for considerable complimentary conversation when a city of nearly 2,200 citizens possesses a Class B high school football team that has compiled a lengthy winning streak over a three-year period. Such a feat is, of course, outstanding and worthy of acclaim. But unprecedented? By no means. Highly-unusual? Nope. However, if this same city has produced a pair of Class B gridiron units that have achieved incredible success, well, the s...
Wedged into the narrow corner under the removable jumpseat in the big boat which had just come out of storage this weekend, I struggled to aim my headlamp and balance the beam from my phone light at the connectors on top of the battery terminals, the snap of electric sulfur and scent of gear grease heavy in the transom compartment. Unable to figure out why the hydraulic pump for the trim on the motor would not work when just the day before it had, it took me several attempts, before out of the...
New Rockford area folks extend sympathy to the family of Dennis Anderson. Karen and Todd Koepplin were around town Saturday, delivering Easter treats to family and friends. Easter dinner guests at Todd and Karen’s were Taylor and Amanda Koepplin and Evelyn. Besides eating, they enjoyed several games of whist. Candy Jensen got Happy Easter phone calls from niece, Teresa Sather and Tara White of Fargo, Susie Pahl of Jamestown; sister-in-law, Cecelia Koepplin of Minneapolis and Charlotte Koepplin. Terry and Sandy Koepplin delivered a ham d...
Brittin Buehler babysat her grandma, grandpa and uncle on Friday. Activities included much laughing, playing with blocks, bunnies, napping and toys. Nadley Buehler continues to work from home teaching and communicating with her students. The Buehler’s celebrated Easter by watching Easter services, eating good food and communicating with loved ones and friends through technology. Tom and Pam Schmid drove up to Hampden last weekend to see Pam’s dad, Bud Hermanson. They did the distance visit and gave him some baked goodies. The Schmid’s met J...
Practicing with a new phone, Ervin Longnecker called his sister, Lucille Saldivar of Anaheim, Calif. Lucille is safe at her home. Her son, Alan is among the many teachers, teaching from home. Ervin also called Cindy (Longnecker) Allen and Jim Brown of Idaho. They are fine amidst the COVID-19. Charlotte Koepplin received a phone call from Uncle Eugene Weisenburger and wife Dedre and cousin Eddy Weisenburger from Mojave, Ariz., checking on the weather here and the COVID-19 status. Eddy is driving Eugene to dialysis three times a week. They are...
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover telehealth services? My 71-year-old mother has chronic type 2 diabetes but is very concerned about going to the doctor for fear of exposing herself to coronavirus. What can you tell us? Avoiding the Doctor Dear Avoiding, Yes! Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Medicare recently announced that it will be expanding coverage for telehealth services to help keep vulnerable seniors safe at home. Here’s what you and your mom should know. Telehealth S...
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...
April 22, 2020 — In April 1910, the Hansboro News offered the following advice: Here are a few things a gasoline engine will and will not do. They will not run backwards; sometimes they won’t run forward either. If they won’t run either way try severing your connection with the anti-swearing society, get out in the woodshed and give full vent to your feeling – it will help lots. They will not run without gasoline; after you have carefully removed the spark plug, cleaned and replaced it, thoroughly overhauled the carburetor, tested your battery...
I have deep recollections of the sharp aroma of the glossy pages of the mail order catalog, as well as an unnatural willingness to wait 4-6 weeks for shipping of any of the items featured in the huge department store catalogs. It is an experience that faded out of our culture in the early 1990s, and was quickly replaced by the world of online shopping. The first print mailers made their way into the world via the hands of Richard Sears. As far-fetched of an idea as it might have seemed at the...
From October 4, 1918 to January 3, 1919, the pages of the "New Rockford Transcript" were filled with news of Spanish influenza. At the time, it must have been difficult to understand how New Rockford had become so inundated by disease. It is believed that 3,000 individuals perished throughout the state, though estimates vary. The first documented case of Spanish Influenza in North Dakota was reportedly in New Rockford. In late September of 1918, a U.S. Marine by the name of WM Geokail got off...
Lester Roberts appreciates calls from his daughter, Bobbi Duberowski in Parkers Prairie, Minn. His sister, Marlene in Arizona, his sister, June in Bismarck, his brother, Roger and Chad Getscher. Lester called Odean Olson in Arizona. Odean was sitting on his patio enjoying a campfire. We will be able to do that one of these days. Nadley, Todd and Hunter Buehler continue to stay at the farm and enjoy the company of friends and family through calls and Facetime. Nadley does schoolwork during the week and spends a lot of time figuring out the techn...
Jack Frost had a spat with Mother Nature to stall spring. He won, it snowed, the robins are thinking they came too soon and I think the geese made a u-turn and headed back south. New Rockford residents dug out and went back to the business of minding their P’s and Q’s about COVID-19. Wednesday, Eloise Lucht kept an appointment at the Eye Clinic in Devils Lake. She was met by masked personnel and returned home via the Eddy County senior van with a good report on her eyes. Shirley Packard remains homebound during the virus threat. Kevin Joh...
Ervin Longnecker recalls being told about the Spanish Flu that took many lives of Eddy County residents back in 1918. He was born Dec. 3, 1918. He says Pa, Cleo Longnecker, took horse and sleigh into New Rockford to fetch the doctor, who followed him to the Longnecker farm east of New Rockford, on what is now Highway 15. A spot still noted and geographically called the nine mile school area, this is where the family lived in a granary. Ervin was the first born of Cleo and Alma Longnecker. Brothers and sisters to follow were: Eileen, Aneita, Jim...
I promise. This is the last winter photograph I plan to share for a while- at least until October. This photo, selected from the Eddy County Museum archives, is titled "Cold Lunch" and was taken in the early 20th century. (I've been trying to date that coffee can, but with no such luck.) The three women pictured here are not known. If you know happen to recognize them, I'd love to know more! Regardless of their names, what strikes me most about this photo (and all the snow pictures I've shared...
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...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that the Social Security Administration has closed all their offices because of the coronavirus pandemic. How are they accommodating people while they’re closed down? Recently Retired Dear Recently, Yes, that’s correct. The Social Security Administration has closed its 1,200 field offices throughout the country to protect benefit recipients and workers from the coronavirus pandemic. Their offices have been closed since March 17. How long they will be closed is un...
As we live through this COVID-19 pandemic, stories about good things are plentiful. I am seeing them everywhere… on the news, in the papers and in social media. This pandemic has united the world against one common foe. Video clips from Brazil showed residents of high-rise apartments joining together, despite the challenges of social distancing, to sing together and the sweet sound of their song swelled across the entire city. Israelis also joined to make noise from their balconies, letting t...
Census scammers may contact you by phone, email, or mail, seeking personal and financial information. Invitations to respond to the census will be mailed to U.S. households in March. Responses to the census questions may be submitted online, via mail or phone. No genuine census survey or agent can ask for your money, Social Security, credit card or bank account numbers. They also won’t threaten jail time if you don’t answer their questions. Any of these is a sure sign that a supposed census taker is phishing for ways to steal your ide...
Patti Clifton and Joan Cudworth had a "social distancing - street to steps" visit on Sunday when Joan was out for a walk about town. It was great to have a little visit! Jan Loe and Patti Clifton did a social distancing visit on Monday afternoon. Updates: No activities at the Sheyenne Senior Center until further notice. No Saturday night bingo at Ostby Hall until further notice. Route 281 has call-in/ take out breakfast and lunch from their regular menu. No specials on Tuesday or Thursday until further notice. Stay safe ever...
Sunday found Jimmy In- dergaard a supper guest at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home. Tuesday, cousin Vic- ki Magill brought supper to Jimmy and Wednesday supper was enjoyed at the Braaten’s. Charlotte Koepplin drove to Carrington Tues- day morning for an eye appointment, being met by a masked staff and after beating it back home. Thursday, Charlotte Koepplin received a phone call from Carol Clancy from Thompson, N.D.with the news of Carol’s brother in law, Don Guilbault’s failing health. He is of Yuma, Ariz., and is married to Carol’s sister Janic...
Since the social distancing circumstances have not changed much - except maybe get worse - everyone has been or should be staying home. So, this week I have asked people what they are doing to keep themselves occupied. Lester Roberts reported that he is happily enjoying his confinement. James Nelson is also having to stay in his room. Cards, letters or phone calls would be welcome. Joel and Debbie Hjelseth of Tennessee spent a week at the Buehler farm earlier this month. During their stay, Breana and Michael Pacheco, Mavis and Whalen of...
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Fred Schuster. Eloise Lucht totally enjoyed and appreciated the delicious turkey dinner delivered to her door Sun- day by Richard and Sandy O’Connor. It was their treat at the Rockford Cafe. Ken and Marvis Holte are faring well during this COVID-19. They are staying in and going for walks. Family, including a phone call from Marvis’ sister, Penny and family from Minn., brother Corey Birkholz of Grand Forks where he’s able to work from his home, son Loren of Bismarck is able to be on...
As we find it hard to practice “no close contact” with family, friends and the gen- eral public, we - or I know -it’s hard to concentrate on much else, but this threatening virus. It is very real and a big concern. Morning, noon and night we hear about it from TV, radio, internet and it’s the main topic of phone conversations and texting. It has taken over the usual topic of the weather. I wish we could just wait a minute and things would change. Myself, I try not to dwell on it, but how hard is that? It’s like a nagging toothache that’s not go...
It was Galileo Gailei who perfected the first microscope. That was in 1609. Many years passed as scientists made improvements and modifications before the microscope offered one of the greatest breakthroughs of the 19th century. In the 1860s, Louis Pasteur pioneered the germ theory, which still predominates modern medicine today. The theory suggests that microorganisms (too small to be seen without the aid of a microscope) can afflict human health with disease. Prior to this discovery, it was...
