Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Sorted by date Results 901 - 925 of 1875
On March 31, 1903, Nels K. Mattson and his foster brother Bruce came down from the Sheyenne Valley. James Lahart was in on elevator business. Ned Morris was down from Hesper [northwest of Maddock], where he was a grain buyer. August Wolgamuth came in from eastern Eddy County on business. Elmer Dinnetz was in town. Charles Dinnetz came in from northwest of town for spring supplies. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Flater and Harry and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McDowell and family returned from southern California....
Dear Savvy Senior, Do currently offered vaccines against pneumonia provide seniors any protection against the coronavirus disease? I’ve always been bad about getting vaccinated, but this coronavirus pandemic is causing me to change my thinking. Pro-Vax Patty Dear Patty, This is a great question. Because COVID-19 attacks the respiratory system, many readers have asked whether the pneumonia vaccines might protect someone if they contract the virus. Unfortunately, the answer is no. Vaccines a...
It's the time of year again when the farmers start itching to get out to the fields. These days the crop of choice can range from corn and soybeans to sunflower and alfalfa. But in the early days of farming, the folks of Eddy County often chose to plant wheat. Spring wheat, in particular, was not only highly valued and sought after, but could be easily transported to be milled and sent on to market. The railroads made this all possible, but so did horses. Pictured here are four teams of horses...
Shirley Packard was pleasantly surprised to get a phone call from Ruby (Kaul) Simmons of Idaho where they are fine and coping with COVID-19. Janet Laube gave niece Brenda Nealis a phone call Sunday to see how things were going in Cashion, Okla. Thursday, Karen Koepplin drove to Dickinson where she enjoyed a couple of days with daughter Allyssa and Ross Lewis and Kenna Lynn. Friday, Calvin Packard and mom, Shirley drove to Carrington to take care of some business. Later Kevin Johnson and Calvin were brief visitors at Shirley’s. Dorothy Senske h...
Nadley Buehler joined the Maddock Public School staff on Friday delivering May Day baskets to the student’s doorsteps. Many were surprised to see the school bus sitting in front of their home honking the horn. Lester Roberts visited with his twin sisters, Jean Olson and June Sabbe on the phone to wish them happy birthday April 30. Odean Olson called Lester for a phone visit on Friday. Chad Getscher visited Lester on Sunday. They visited outside to enjoy the sunshine but respected distancing. Monday, Barb and Doug Steinmetz and Lee Simon were lu...
Margie Anderson celebrated her birthday on Sunday, May 3 with phone calls filled with wishes from family and friends. Saturday, Kent and Shelly Rigsby brought greetings from Jamestown, enjoying a sunny side visit with mom. Pleasant Prairie and area folks extend sympathy to the Corey and Katie Jorgensen family at the loss of Corey’s mother. Charlotte Koepplin drove to Carrington Tuesday morning for an eye appointment. Friday, Jimmy Indergaard was a visitor and supper guest of sister Ruth and Andy Braaten. Brief outside visitors Wednesday a...
One afternoon last week, Shirley Westby, Bonnie Deegan and Jan Loe enjoyed a social distancing visit over coffee. Friday afternoon, Patti Clifton and Jan Loe had a visit and enjoyed a cup of coffee, following social distancing guidelines. Jan Loe drove to Jamestown Saturday morning to take care of some recycling. With the days of nice weather last week and over the weekend, many Sheyenne residents were outside getting some spring yard work done. It is nice to see lawns "greening up," hopefully helping to lift everyone's spirits a bit during thi...
Wireless radio communications were unheard of, until the end of the 19th century. It wasn't until 1983 that Nikolai Tesla demonstrated the wireless radio in St. Louis, Mo. Just three years later, the patent for the radio was granted to Gugliemo Marconi. In 1901, Marconi was the first person to transmit radio signals across the Atlantic Ocean. For the next 40 years, radio took its place in the home and became the leading entertainment technology, paving the way for television, cellular...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the retirement account changes that Congress recently passed in response to the coronavirus crisis? Seeking Answers Dear Seeking, Tucked into the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, that President Trump signed into law in late March were a series of changes that can help retirement savers in need of cash, as well as help preserve the retirement savings accounts of current retirees while the stock market is down....
On March 23 B.F. Onstott held a sale of stock and personal property at his farm northeast of New Rockford. John Welsh was in on business. Frank Parker of the machinery department of Prader & Goss went to Minneapolis; he returned April 1. Frank Fugina had his right hand badly crushed by an engine; his right index finger had to be amputated. On the evenings of March 23 to 25, Prof. G.B. Thomas and family, as the Thomas’ Tours and Concert Company, gave a series of entertainments and lectures, f...
Charlotte Koepplin welcomed a yard visit on beautiful Wednesday from Karen Koepplin bringing treats. Jimmy Indergaard is keeping in touch with family through this COVID-19 threat through phone calls to his sister Fran and Dennis Walen, Uncle Mervin Indergaard and Cousin Vicky Magill, And having Sunday supper with Andy and Ruth Braaten. Jim’s sister Sharon Laxdal, checked on him through a phone call. Ervin Longnecker accompanied son Merle, on a drive into New Rockford for needed items, Saturday. Ervin enjoyed a chat with Rob and Margie Lies o...
News is pretty hard to come by with people staying home for the most part. Everyone is looking forward to the freedom to go and do what we want. Bobbi and Donna Grann competed in a “COVID-19” barrel race on Sunday in Menoken, N.D. Johnny Grann and Stephen Merrick went to Velva on Friday to pick up a new goat for Lacey. If anyone would care to send a card or letter to James Nelson, his address is Eventide Care Center, 620 14th Ave NE, Devils Lake, N.D. 58301. Being remembered means a lot. Doris Griffin reported that one of her geese started sit...
Nieces Shelly of Oklahoma and Robin of Fargo and grandson Travis Laube and sister-in-law Lois Ockert both of Fargo, checked on Janet Laube and enjoyed phone chats. Friday, Shirley Packard kept a medical appointment in Carrington, getting there by Eddy County transit. She returned home with good results. Thursday afternoon, Janet Laube and Yip Yip stopped in at the Charlotte Koepplin home for a back yard visit. She returned Sunday leaving a treat at the front door. So, the virus continues on. Seems New Rockford is doing its thing keeping it at...
On March 17, 1903, Carl P. Bye of Sargent County came in with a carload of horses and began selling them at the Hotel Davies stables. Mrs. Andrew Johnson, Sr., and daughter were in from Tiffany to visit for the rest of the week. J.W. Walters came up from his Barlow farm and J.F. Clure was in from his farm northeast of town on business; J.G. Daley was also in on business. Pat Byron was up from Barlow and Philip Ackerman came in from west of town. At 2:30 p.m. the WCTU met at Mrs. W.E. Biggs’s. Th...
Dear Savvy Senior, In light of the stock market crashing, I’ve heard that Social Security offers a lump-sum payment to new retirees who need some extra cash. I have not yet filed for my retirement benefits and would like to investigate this option. What can you tell me? Seeking Cash Dear Seeking, There is indeed a little-known Social Security claiming strategy that’s been around for many years that can provide retirees a lump-sum benefit, but you need to be past your full retirement age to be...
After a long winter, there may be nothing more inspiring than to watch the bird play in the birdbath. Perhaps white towel pictured here is an embroidery artist's attempt to capture the joy that is "Splash, Splash." The red embroidery includes several birds and a fountain bath, and is in the same style as another. Both were embroidered with ravelings of a calico dress and are now housed in the Eddy County Museum's Brantford Depot. The museum records suggest the embroidery dates back to the...
Upright Sleeper May 4, 2020 — We’ve all heard about talking in your sleep – and many of us do. And then there’s sleepwalking, which afflicted pilot Carl Ben Eielson the night before he’d set out on any new adventure. But today’s story is about something far more unusual. On this date in 1905, the Fargo Forum and Daily Republican published a story about a woman named Mary Dickerson, who was called Aunt Dickie by most people. She lived with Mrs. B. H. Smoot in north Fargo. There were few background details on Aunt Dickie, but the story said...
Lester Roberts received a phone call from Don Knutson in Arizona Sunday. Midge Quam and Helen Ridley visited Lester one day this week. They respected the distancing. Chad Getscher visited with Lester on the phone one day this week. Somebody gifted Lester with a 30-pack of Hamm’s Beer. He appreciated it very much. Dave and Linda Madson and Mr. Syl Brown enjoyed coffee with Melodie Madson on her deck on Sunday. Mr. Syl is our 92 year old friend and neighbor who helps Melodie with many projects. He also helps with snow removal with his tractor. We...
New Rockford area folks extend sympathy to the family of Nyla (Lesmeister) Roberts. Monday Dave and Cheryl Gabbert of Hankinson arrived at the Shirley Packard home. They were there to help Mom, Shirley, celebrate her birthday on the 16th. The Gabberts and Calvin Packard helped with and enjoyed a birthday diner. Shirley received many cards and calls filled with good wishes. The Gabberts did some spring cleaning and painting for Mom and Cheryl made a mighty fine spaghetti and meatball meal. Dave and Cheryl returned to their home Friday. Janet...
Tuesday, Jimmy Indergaard enjoyed a visit from niece Brittney and Chastin. Wednesday, he had supper with Andy and Ruth Braaten. Thursday he enjoyed a phone chat with his sister Sharon Laxdal from Edinberg and Saturday dinner with Andy and Ruth. Jimmy goes on brisk walks when he isn’t at work. Ervin Longnecker accompanied Tony Rademacher to Tolna where Tony has a cabin. They brought a lawn mower back, so it could be tuned up for the summer season. They enjoyed visiting on their Sunday Drive. Wednesday April 15, Charlotte Koepplin enjoyed c...
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...
First Monarchs April 29, 2020 — On this day in 1931, the King and Queen of Siam were treated to a state dinner with President Hoover at the White House. They were the first absolute monarchs to ever visit the United States, and the first Asian monarchs to visit the White House. They entered the country from the north at Portal, N.D. Lungs in the Pulpit April 30, 2020 — The National Anti-Tuberculosis Association was founded in 1904; the North Dakota affiliate started up soon after and the tuberculosis sanatorium was built at Dunseith. This dat...
Dear Savvy Senior, Amid all the troubling coronavirus news, I’ve also read that there are various coronavirus scams going around right now taking advantage of innocent people who are afraid of getting sick or are worried about those that have. What can you tell me about coronavirus scams and what can I do to protect myself? Scared Senior Dear Scared, Unfortunately, coronavirus scams are spreading nearly as fast as the virus itself, and seniors are often the most vulnerable. These con artists a...
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...
