News Articles 1937 Hunter Times January 7, 1937 Edgar Trego Passed Away Edgar Grey Trego Resident of Arthur 13 Years Passes Away Edgar Grey Trego was born at Cumberland, Cass County, Iowa, on August 30th, 1894. He was one of eight children of Edgar W. and Cora A. Trego. February the 26th, 1916, he was married to Esta Ellen Snelson of Elmore, Minnesota. They resided in Kossuth County, Iowa, for six years, after which they moved to the vicinity of Arthur, North Dakota, in 1924 and engaged in farming. To mourn his passing are two brothers, Donald W. of Santa Barbara, California, Bernard W., three sisters Mrs. Edith A. Schadt, Mrs. Nella A. Wise, and Florence V. and his father, Edgar W. Trego, all of Waterloo, Iowa. He leaves also seven children: Loraine Esta 18, Marvin Edgar 16, Lucille Evelyn 15, Bernard Allen 14, Lavilla Belle 13, Robert Keith 11, and Maureen Annette 21 months, and his wife. All were present except his brother Donald W. of Santa Barbara, California. Preceding him in death are his mother, one sister, and one brother. Mr. Trego was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Arthur, and had been in comparatively good health until his recent illness. He was taken to a Fargo Hospital on Christmas after pneumonia had set in, where his Saviour called him at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, December 30th. He passed away in the presence of his wife. He was 42 years and four months of age at the time of his death. Private services for the immediate friends and relatives were held Friday January 1, 1937 at 7:30 p.m. in the Priewe Undertaking Parlors at Casselton, Rev. Gunter of Hunter in charge. His body was moved to Arthur Methodist Episcopal Church January 2nd where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. W. Gunter of the Hunter-Arthur circuit. Pallbearers were: Oliver Iwen, Frank Gebeke, Benjamin Viestenz, Edward Schur, Bernard Frost, and Paul Melting. Interment in the Arthur Cemetery. Arthur News A large number from here went to Casselton to attend the funeral of a prominent and well beloved woman, Mrs. Hugo Priewe age 54, who passed away after a lingering illness. Pallbearers from Arthur were J. E. Sommerfeld, L. Heiden and Chris Gebeke. January 14, 1937 Pneumonia Takes Arthur Resident Mrs. John Pearson died at her home east of Arthur on Wednesday January 6, of pneumonia. Funeral services were at the Herby Lutheran Church of which she was a member. She leaves her husband and a son Fred of Arthur and three daughters, Mrs. Carl Swanson of Arthur, Mrs. Geo. Blixt and Mrs. Harry Burley of Gardner, and a sister Mrs. Kate Anderson. Born in Ystad, Sweden, August 18, 1868, she came to the United States in 1887 in May 1892 she was married to John Pearson near Prosper. Pallbearers were: Louis Bettschen, Henry Pearson, Louis Lehman, Charles Hagman, Peter Helland and John Blixt. January 21, 1937 Townsley of Arthur Laid to Rest John Murray Townsley was born at Fowler, Indiana, September 10, 1869. He was married to Salinda Beardsley in 1892, the state of Iowa. They moved to North Dakota in 1918 settling on a farm near Hunter. After two years, they moved to the vicinity of Arthur continuing to engage in farming. Moved into the village of Arthur some ten years ago. Passed away in the home of his son John in Arthur, Saturday January 16 about 5 p.m. He suffered a stroke in 1935 from which he never fully recovered. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist church at Arthur with Rev. Gunter in charge; and burial was in the Arthur Cemetery. The children are: Emmett of Mt. Etna, Iowa; Hazel, Mrs. Walter Iwen; Rolla, of Amenia; Rex of Bristow, Iowa; John, Jr.; Helen, Mrs. August Iwen at home. There are eighteen grandchildren. Deceased and wife united with the Methodist Church while in Iowa. Pallbearers were: Louis Schur, William Gribstein, James Baumgartner, Tom Stewart, Albert Wilhelm, and Edmund Viestenz. Former Arthur Resident Passes Away Word has been received here that Mrs. W. A. Fridley, aged 81, died at Oakdale, California recently. For many years the Fridleys lived in the Arthur neighborhood on the farm now owned by Wm. Merrigan. They brought up and educated two orphan children, Grover Riggs, Bismarck mail clerk, and Miss Carrie Plumly, stenographer, Fargo. Several years ago they moved to Moorhead and then to California. Mr. Fridley survives at the age of 85. Mrs. Fridley was an artist and her old paintings can be found in a number of homes in this vicinity. Frank H. Adams Dies at Bismarck Frank H. Adams, 64, retired postal clerk who has made his home at Bismarck for many years, died at a Bismarck hospital today of pneumonia, January 8, 1937. Following the services the body will be taken to Minneapolis for burial. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Hugh King and Mrs. Vernon Workman, Minneapolis; a son Raymond, Plentywood, Montana, sister Mrs. Lawrence Cook, Minneapolis, and three brothers including Charles Adams, Grand Forks, formerly of Hunter. January 28, 1937 Rev. Black Answers Call Rev. Black served this Community Four Years It is with sincere sympathy and regret we mourn the passing of Rev. J. H. Black. In his passing, the church, community and state has lost a valuable, useful and efficient citizen. He was possessed with a very sympathetic human understanding and anyone who contacted him was convinced the community was blessed that Rev. Black had lived in it. His sincerity and earnestness as evidenced by all his actions and deeds commanded the respect and admiration of people wherever he was known. In November 1934, Rev. Black became pastor of the Presbyterian Churches at Hunter, Clifford and Galesburg and for a time he served the Blanchard Church. He had a habit of fixing up every parish that he served. While at Hunter he remodeled the church building, built a kitchen on the Manse and tore down the barn and built a double garage, doing most of the work although he only had one arm. He also built the Church at Clifford. In December 1928 he left Hunter for Wessington, S. Dak. The following was taken from the Wessington Times-Enterprise. At 10:25 Tuesday night, January 12th, the battle which had been waged by that dread disease, cancer, won and the spirit of Rev. J. H. Black was released from his pain wracked body to wing its way to those mansions in the sky of which he had told his followers so many, many times during his long years in the ministry. He had been a very strong, active, vigorous man, belying his years and appearing younger than many men in their fifties until a year ago this past summer when prostate trouble required an operation which he submitted to at a hospital in St. Paul. He came through that in good shape and for a time it seemed that he was going to regain his strength and health, but complications arose which gradually grew more acute. While on his vacation this past summer he went through the clinic at Rochester and the physicians there told him just what his trouble was and that there was absolutely no cure for it. However, there was a treatment which might give temporary relief, and in September he accompanied the editor of this paper and Mr. Mehrent to Rochester and took those treatments, receiving much benefit, though it was temporary as the physicians there had told him it would be. He bore his suffering stoically, insisting on continuing his work just as long as he was able to stand, and in fact, even after it was necessary for him to sit in a chair to deliver his sermons. He delivered his last sermon on the Sunday of the old year. It was a coincidence that Mr. Black’s service in Wessington should have been exactly eight years. His first service was conducted on the first Sunday in 1929, just eight years ago. He had arrived from Hunter, North Dakota, just a day or two before, and since then this has been his home, and the Wessington territory, including Rose Hill and Sand Creek, has been his field of labor. Mr. Black was a Canadian by birth, his parents having come from Scotland to New Brunswick where he was born. After completing his school work at Pictou, Nova Scotia, he taught school for several years, later entering the seminary at Auburn, New York, where to took his theological training. The family came to Wisconsin and he served in three different fields there, at River Falls, Sechlerville and Baldwin. Then he went to Hunter, North Dakota, where he met Miss Eleanor Conner to whom he was married on July 10, 1928, bringing her to a home here in Wessington as a bride of but a few months. A son was born to them in December 1929, now just past his seventh birthday. Most men are anxious to have a son carry their name on for them, and Mr. Black was a proud and happy father, taking unusual pleasure in watching the development of the lad. It is keenly to be regretted that he could not have remained to lend a guiding hand through the formative years into which he is just now embarking. Mr. Black’s hobby was cabinet making and wood working. As a young man he had lost his left arm, but he was able to do more with his one arm than most men can with two. He turned out some beautiful work. He had a complete outfit of tools and there was very little in that line that he couldn’t do. Seldom, if ever, has Wessington had a minister who took such an active part in civic affairs. He had a leading part in the liquidation of the Farmers & Merchants Bank, and many other business matters were entrusted to his care. He numbered as his friends practically everyone in the community. He was a Mason and an Odd Fellow and took an active interest in lodge work. He was a member of Oriental Consistory at Yankton, having taken his 32nd degree. It will be long before the church and the town can find someone who can really take his place. To the wife and son, thus bereft of a husband’s companionship and a father’s care and guidance, the most sincere sympathy of the entire community goes out. Surviving him, besides the wife and son, are four brothers and six sisters, his parents and one brother having preceded him in death. Characteristic of his thoughtfulness and care in all matters were his specific instructions for his funeral and burial. He had insisted that a simple, plain casket of a moderate price was his choice. He directed that Rev. Andrews, of Miller, preach his funeral sermon here, and he also named the pastor of his choice to conduct the service in the old home in Wisconsin. On his last trip there he had purchased a lot in the cemetery and made arrangements for his burial. He selected the hymns to be sung at the service and asked that the Major Brohers quartet sing them. With the provision that the weather would permit, he had directed that his remains be taken in his trailer behind his own car with Willie Templeton at the wheel, to Wisconsin. This last the weather would not permit, but his other instructions are being carried out to the letter. The remains accompanied by Mrs. Black and Jimmie left on the evening train for Hudson, Wisconsin, where they will be met by the hearse and taken to River Falls. February 4, 1937 Resident of Page 56 Years Passes James McPherson, 60, of Page township died Wednesday January 27th at his home of pneumonia. He had been in ill health about a year. Services were Saturday at Page with Rev. A. L. lane of Valley City officiating. Pallbearers were Clinton Jefferson, Hans Erickson, J. B. Benson, Roy Smith, John Peterson and A. E. Barkley. Mr. McPherson had been a member of the Page township and school boards and a resident of the community 56 years. He was born Jan. 19, 1877, in Toronto, Canada, moved to Page with his parents in 1881 and located on a homestead. On May 31, 1905, he married Anna Ennett at Fargo. He was a member of the Page Methodist Church. Besides Mrs. McPherson, he leaves three children, Mrs. Alvin Carlson, 330 Twentieth st. No., Fargo; William, superintendent of schools at Uppsala, Minn.; James, Jr., superintendent of schools at Erie, N. D.; a sister, Mrs. William Alvers, Valley City; a brother, Hugh, in Canada; five grandchildren. February 11, 1937 Funeral held Sunday for J. H. Gale 87-Year Old Pioneer Opened first Store in Hunter in 81, served 6 Years as Postmaster Active in Church and Educational work In spite of blocked roads, and snow falling thick and fast, the seating capacity of the Presbyterian Church of Hunter was taxed to the limit last Sunday afternoon by sympathizing friends, who gathered to observe the last sad rites of one of Hunter’s most honored citizens, and a pioneer of the Red River Valley during the past 56 years, Mr. J. H. Gale, who responded to the final summons last Friday at 1 o’clock, a.m. at his home in Hunter. The deceased opened his eyes upon the scenes of this life in the home of his parents E. R. Gale, and his wife, Charlotte Flint Gale, in Clinton County, New York, July 20, 1849. When 18 years of age the youth left his father’s farm home to take employment in a store, where he served for a number of years. In 1880 he decided to seek a more congenial climate in the West. Arriving in Minneapolis he was encouraged by a physician to press on into the Territory of North Dakota. Arriving in Casselton he secured employment with the firm of Hubbard and Parlin but after spending a year there he headed northward and came to Hunter where he launched into the mercantile business in association with Mr. Peter Duffany, also a New Yorker, who desired to do a bit of pioneering with the younger generation. A little late a lumber yard was added to the store business. This was the first store in Hunter. At that time the post office was located 2 miles north of town and was called Delano. The office was later moved to Hunter and Mr. Gale served as postmaster for a period of six years. With their business venture nicely launched, Messrs. Gale and Duffany, and other people of the community, began to realize the truth of the good Book “Man cannot live by bread alone.” They began to realize, as builder for the future, that the children, as well as their fellow citizens, had other needs, educational and religious. About that time a representative of the American Sunday School Missionary Society visited the little settlement and succeeded in gathering together the little group, and soon a Sunday school was organized. Then came a hunger for the preaching of the Word. The leaders went into a huddle and when they came out of it there was an understanding that efforts would be put forth to secure a minister, and the group would organize under his leadership, regardless of the denomination he might represent. Through the influence of Mr. J. H. Gale the Rev. E. R. Prichard, a Presbyterian minister, appeared on the scene and on Sunday May 14, 1882, there was held in our community the first preaching service. And from May until December Rev. Prichard visited the little flock every third Sunday, but in December he moved here and became a definite part of the community life. He not only preached on Sunday, but he also taught school through the week. Up to this time all gatherings, educational and religious, were held in the depot. The work went along nicely, and on Sunday morning July 29, 1883 there was duly organized the First Presbyterian Church of Hunter, N. Dak. In 1885 Mr. Gale was united in marriage to Jennie P. Simmons of Woodstock, Vermont and the influence of these fine folk was an inestimable value to the growing community, and will live as a vital force for many a year. To this happy union were born six children, only three of whom have survived the parents, two daughters and a son: Ruth G., now Mrs. C. H. Warner, Fargo, N. Dak., Jessie S., now Mrs. W. L. Boyce, New York City, and Harry F. Gale who established his home near to that of his parents and cared for them through the years. There are six grandchildren: Charlotte Warner, attending American University, Washington, D. C.; Gale and Berience Boyce attending school in New York City; Jane Gale, a senior in Jamestown College, Jamestown, N. Dak.; Harry Gale Jr., attending the State Agricultural College, Fargo; Barbara Gale, a junior in Hunter High School. With the passing of the years Mr. Gale, with keen business instinct, was ever reaching out, and success seemed to crown his efforts. The store started in Hunter as his first venture is today one of the thriving institutions of the town, though now known under the name of the Gale-Carr Mercantile Co. Later years brought new alignments and new associates among these being H. H. Carr of Hunter; Fred Williams of Arthur and many others. In addition to the stores located at Hunter, Arthur, Kindred, and Davenport, to say nothing of the many real estate holdings and other enterprises. About ten years ago the deceased, realizing that he had reached the place where he was operating on borrowed time, began to work out gradually from under the heavy load of responsibility, and at the time of his passing away he owned shares in only one bank and three stores. In 1928 he was called upon to say good-bye to one whom he had loved and lost, Mrs. Gale passed away and he was left to carry his burden. Mr. Gale was a member of Hunter Lodge No. 62 A. F. & A. M. for more than 30 years and he was also a Knight Templar and member of the Shrine. He was a man who was always held in high esteem by his business associates, as well as by the public generally, a man of fine business honor and integrity. A man of culture and refinement. He was interested in all the finer things of life and gave generously and wisely to those things that make for the social, educational and religious uplift of mankind. Very few worthy causes were ever presented to him for support but that he lent a helping hand. The little Sunday school and church, which were really the children of his thinking and planning, always had a large place in his heart. He was a regular attendant at all services as far as it was possible for him to be there, and his counsel was always sought on problems pertaining to the progress of the Cause. He was a member of the Church for nearly 50 years; a trustee 34 years ago, and has served as an Elder over 30 years. He was not an office seeker, rather he would confer the honor upon someone else if he thought it would help them and keep up their interest in the work. He was a wonderful husband and father, a man who endeared himself to all who really came to know him. And one could not stand before him without recognizing that they were in the presence of a gentleman. Here was a man who so blended graces and qualities; so combined the traits and characteristics which distinguish men; and to make him worthy of Anthony’s compliment to Brutus: His life was gentle, and elements so mixed in him, that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, “This was a man!” Promptly at 1:45 Sunday afternoon the Pastor, Rev. Geo. R. Hull, stepped forward in the home and standing beside the coffin, quoted a few words of comfort and consolation; offered a brief prayer and then the sad journey began from the beautiful, modern home to the Presbyterian church for the service. The pallbearers consisted of his friends and former business associates: H. H. Carr, Emil Borre, Peter McLachlin, Louis Bettschen, Wm. Stewart and Z. F. Hamilton. The bereaved family took their places upon the rostrum, but were completely screened by a massive wall of floral offerings of rare beauty. Mrs. Albert Mossler presided at the piano, and a quartet consisting of Mrs. Emil Moen, Mrs. Otis Mays and Mr. Merland Carr and Mr. Kenneth Brandhagen sang some of the hymns which were favorites of the deceased; The Unclouded Day, the Land that is Fairer than Day, and Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling. After a very fitting message by the pastor, Rev. Geo. R. Hull, the minister took his place by the casket and gave the committal service, as the weather and roads were such as to make it difficult for many to get out to the cemetery. After gazing upon the face of that one who has meant so much to this community through the years, the congregation slowly passed out and the journey to the silent city of the dead was commenced. The body was placed at rest beside that of Mrs. Gale in the Hunter Cemetery. The deepest sympathy of a grateful community is extended to the sorrowing family. Rites for James Bell in Long Beach, Calif. Funeral services were Friday at Long Beach, Calif., for James Bell, 80, resident of Grandin from 1879 to 1910, according to word received here. He died Feb. 3, at Long Beach, where he had lived since 1910. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Walter Whewell, Arcola, Sask., Mrs. Hugh Anderson, Huntington Beach, Calif.; three sons, Edward, Oakland, Calif.; Willard, Los Angeles; Charles, Minneapolis; and a sister, Mrs. James Workman, Long Beach. Mrs. Bell died in July. February 18, 1937 Local Firm Makes Changes I. Moen Implement Co. refinishes Office and Display Room The I. Moen Implement Co. have made several improvements in their display room during the past month, included in which are the remodeling and rearrangement of the parts bins and the installation of a new ceiling. In addition the display room and office have been redecorated in a color scheme which suggests, but does not copy, that of the John Deere line of farm implements which this firm has handled for many years. All in all, these changes have done much to give the store a brighter and more attractive appearance as well as to greatly increase the effectiveness of display of the merchandise handled. Dows Township The W. P. A. project has changed gravel pits and are now taking gravel from a pit eight miles south of Erie. While digging in the old pit a skeleton of a human being was found face down. The sheriff was notified and has taken charge of the remains. Looking Back Dec. 1909 Taken from the Hunter Herald December 1st came in wet—it rained—plenty. A new telephone directory will be published the fore part of January. The switchmen’s strike may interfere somewhat with the shipments of Xmas goods. The families of Will and Ed. Mitchell were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Beitler, Sunday. Walter Phillips of Arthur was a visitor in Hunter last Friday and the writer acknowledges a pleasant call. Harry Stewart, while on his way to Sault St. Marie, stopped off here for a few days to visit with his uncle, Robt. Stewart and family. The members of the Young Men’s Club received last week a number of pieces of new furniture which will add materially to the comforts of the club rooms. Mrs. Tree and two children who have been visiting relatives here for a week returned to her home in Wheatland last Thursday. Charlie Johnson and Geo. Reko left for Fargo Thursday and from there they went to Finley where Geo. has secured a position in a barber shop and Charlie visited over Sunday with Guy Mitchell. The Misses Blanche and Bella Dundas, who have been teaching school near Lidgerwood, returned home last Saturday, where they have given up their schools owing to difficulties encountered which made it too strenuous for them to remain during the remainder of the term. Arthur Angling Born, Tuesday, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Viestenz, a fine baby boy. February 25, 1937 Merle Powers Killed in Train Accident Word was received Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Carl Madsen of the death of her brother-in-law Merle Powers. A train on which he was a brakeman was derailed at Walcott, N. Dak., causing Mr. Powers’ death. Mr. Powers was formerly of Arthur, N. D. As yet no funeral arrangements have been made. Mrs. Chas. Maurer Laid to Rest Mrs. Maurer of Arthur Passed Away at the Age of 45 Alice E. Wilson Maurer, born at Underwood, Minnesota April 30, 1892, and died in a Fargo Hospital Jan. 20th, 1937 at 9:05 p.m. She attended grade school in Duluth, Minn., later going to New Wilmington, Pa., and attending high school at that place, finished her normal training at Slippery Rock Normal School at Slippery Rock, Pa. She came to North Dakota in 1912 and began teaching school, continuing in that profession for six years. She was married June 28th, 1916 at Fergus Falls, Minn. to Charles Maurer of Arthur, North Dakota. To this union three children were born Charles Dwight 17, Orville James 14, Donald Wilson passing away in 1932 at 4 months. Besides her husband she leaves an aged father and three brothers at Duluth, Minn., and one sister in Chicago, Ill. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church in Arthur on Sunday afternoon January 24th, at 2 o’clock with Rev. Gunter of Hunter in charge and burial was in the Arthur Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Gust Willert, J. O. Schur, Nelse Hansen, Ben Viestenz, Fred Standfield and A. F. See. Favorite songs that were sung were: The Old Rugged Cross, Lead Kingly Light, and Home of the Soul. Arthur News Mr. Herman Wagner who has been confined to his bed for the past week with the flu is up again. Many friends will be glad to learn that Mrs. Herman Wagner is back home after being in the hospital for two months. March 4, 1937 Pioneer Couple Celebrate 50th Anniversary The Fredericksens enjoyed the Day with their Duties about the House Wednesday February 18th marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Fredericksen of Hunter. Stina Larsen was born in Laaland, Denmark, 1854, John Fredericksen’s birth was also in Laaland, Denmark, 1858. In 1887 the couple were united in marriage, and came to America in the spring of that year (John having been here since 1882) and commenced farming 1 1-2 miles north of Hunter. They farmed this place for 32 years or until 1918 when they sold the home place and moved into Hunter where they are living at present. This couple knows a great deal about the hardships of early pioneer life. Commencing farming on a very meager scale, they utilized every working day and hour and took advantage of every opportunity to better themselves and become successful. So that today in the twilight of life they are comfortably situated and living in one of Hunter’s best residences. I believe that John can quote more data and relate more incidents from life in this community of forty years ago than any other person living in this vicinity. Mrs. Fredericksen is still so keen of mind and active that she can teach many young housewives valuable lessons in the art of homemaking. On the day of their 50th anniversary she baked a batch of bread and tended to numerous other household tasks. When as a young couple Fredericksens began farming they lived in a small two room house rudely furnished with a few pieces of simple furniture. They related a story of a windstorm so strong that it seemed the small house would be completely demolished. One summer a terrifying electric storm killed 2 of their cows. Farming was started with one team and a few pieces of old machinery. In 1899 a hail storm proved disastrous to their and other farmers’ grain crops. This was followed by a grasshopper plague in 1902 and another destructive hail storm in 1907. These were discouraging blows to those early pioneers. As years went on, however, the home buildings were improved, better horses, cattle and machinery were obtained. During these early years the present store of Gale Carr was then Gale and Duffany. Other places of business were a livery barn and the Dalley-McComb Hotel. There was no bank in Hunter. The G. N. graded a higher road bed and laid a new track in 1892. In that same year the Messrs. Tubbs and Knudtson started a store at the present site of Smeruds. During the year 1902 about half the business places, including the drug store and meat market, burned to the ground. 1896-97 marked one of those much discussed hard North Dakota winters. This was the year the two Pettit boys came to untimely deaths in one of the blizzards. Mr. and Mrs. Fredericksen have been members of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of Hunter for over 35 years since its organization in 1910. John has served as trustee, and at the present holds the office of vice-president of the church. A daughter, Mrs. Fred Arneson and one grandson reside at Seattle, Washington. A son-in-law, Emil Borre, one of our local merchants, makes his home with the Fredericksens. The entire community wishes to extend to this couple hearty congratulations and best wishes for many more years of active, healthy life among us. Arthur News Mrs. J. A. Burgum received the glad news of a grandson, an eight pound boy, born to Mr. and Mrs. Leland S. Burgum in Fargo on Monday, March 1. The name chosen was Leland Junior. March 11, 1937 Arthur Businessman Laid to Rest T. J. Ross, 63, passed away last Friday Arthur Resident of 35 Years Active in Civic Affairs Theodore J. Ross, general merchant and resident of the Arthur community since 1902, died Friday night at his home of a heart attack at the age of 63. Following an attack two years ago he had been a patient in a Fargo hospital some time and, although able to get around, had been a semi invalid since. Mr. Ross was also a farmer and prominent in state Democratic circles and civic affairs. He leaves five children, Charles and Lewis, associated with him in the store, Catherine at home, Robert, a student at the University of North Dakota, Mrs. Don Larin, Bismarck. Mr. Ross had been precinct committeeman of Arthur village since 1902 and was a former member of the Cass county cooperative committee. Last year he was also a delegate to the state convention. He had been a member of the township board 34 years and of the school board since 1920. He was a member and one of the organizers of the Arthur volunteer fire department. Theodore Joseph Ross was born Oct. 16, 1873 at Delano, Minn., and received his education there. Prior to going to Arthur he had been a grain buyer at Buffalo Lake, Minn., Melrose, Minn. and in Iowa. In 1905, with Walter Phillips he purchased the Bradenburg Mercantile Company. Three years later he bought out Phillips, who now resides in Syracuse, N. Y. Since 1931 his sons, Charles and Lewis, have been associated with him. He married Catherine Duggan at Watertown, Minn. June 20, 1903. Mrs. Ross, who is prominent in Arthur civic and club activities, served as postmaster from 1912 to 1926 and was reappointed in 1935. Lodges to which Mr. Ross belonged were the Woodmen of the World and the Yeomen. He was a member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church at Casselton. Services were held Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Leo’s Catholic Church of which he was a member, with Msgr. John Quillinan officiating. Burial was in the Casselton cemetery. Pallbearers were: Ben Bahl, Paul Sherman, Louis Bettschen, and I. S. Roberts of Arthur, Albert Sinner and John Olwell of Casselton. The deepest sympathy of a grateful community is extended to the sorrowing family. Celebrates 77th Birthday Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mrs. Lena Winistorfer on Sunday, March 7, to help her celebrate her 77th birthday. Guests included Messrs. and Mmes. Axel Rasmussen and family, Albert Winistorfer and family, Mrs. Beringer and Teresa, Mrs. Gotfredsen and Maxine, Mrs. J. G. Russell, Mrs. Pete Hanson and Mr. Jens Rasmussen. Ms. Winistorfer received many lovely gifts. Young Couple Wed On Monday afternoon at 1:30 at Moorhead, Minnesota, occurred the marriage of Miss DeLena Hensted, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hensted and Mr. Harry Ihnken of Hunter. The bride was attired in a rust colored gown with brown accessories. The bride’s parents were the only attendants. Mrs. Joe Winistorfer dies at Bismarck Word was received early Monday by Mrs. Axel Rasmussen of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Joe Winistorfer of Dickinson, formerly Miss Minnie Green. Mrs. Winistorfer died in a Bismarck hospital Sunday night, March 7. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, a son, four daughters and two grandchildren. The Winistorfers formerly lived in the vicinity of Arthur. I. Moen Implement Co. to Entertain with Free Lunch and Motion Pictures In observance of the 100th anniversary of the building of the first steel plow by John Deere in 1837, the I. Moen Implement Co., local John Deere dealer, will hold a Centennial Day celebration on Saturday, March 20th. Present plans call for a free lunch at noon, free motion pictures at the school auditorium and a display of the latest John Deere tractors and other seasonable farm implements at their store. Invitations will be mailed out to the firm’s customers and friends. Incorporated in the invitations will be a program and free admission tickets. Four separate pictures will be shown, among which will be one showing John Deere as a young man and his efforts to build a better plow, which resulted in his giving to the world the first steel plow. Other pictures are entitled, “Her Husband’s Choice,” “From One Anvil,” and “What’s New in Implements.” The local firm was established in 1894 and has handled John Deere implements for many years. Moen & Sande of Galesburg are co-operating and will invite their customers to attend the event to be held here, which is one of thousands to be held throughout the nation in celebration of this event which has proved so important to American agriculture. March 25, 1937 Hunter News Born to Mr. and Mrs. Craig Worsley on Monday, March 22, a boy. April 1, 1937 Services for Mrs. J. Hanson Friday Funeral services will be conducted at the Lutheran church on Friday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. John A. Hansen, who was born February 10, 1872, at Surendablen, Norway, and passed away at her home Tuesday March 30, after an illness which kept her confined to her bed since Christmas. Full obituary in next week’s Times. Arthur News It’s Grandpa and Grandma Sommerfeld now, a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Monson of Prosper. Mrs. Monson will be remembered as Lydia Sommerfeld. Hunter News Messrs. And Mmes. E. E. Taves and Kenneth Thompson were among the out-of-town guests at the marriage of Miss Francis Johnson and Hobart Slingsby, at Prosper, Thursday evening. The Misses Pearl Johnson, Marjorie Taves and Gertrude Mikkelson of Mayville, Mildred Johnson of Grand Forks, and Jane Gale of Jamestown spent their Easter vacation at their respective homes here. April 8, 1937 Mrs. John Hanson Laid to Rest Resident of Hunter Community Forty Years Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the Lutheran church for Mrs. John A. Hanson, who died at her home here Tuesday, March 30. Mrs. Hanson had been in ill health for several years, though always able to be up and manage her own work, until December 23, when she suffered a stroke from which she never recovered. Services were in charge of Rev. A. N. Brudvig, and interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery. A quartet consisting of Mrs. Otis Mays, Miss Myrtle Moen, Messrs. Kenneth Brandhagen and Merland Carr sang several selections. Pallbearers were: Peter McLachlin, L. O. Lane, H. H. Carr, John Stockmoe, John Kittelson and Ben Wedberg. Anna Ranes was born in Surendahlen, Norway, February 10, 1872, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Ranes. When she was eight years old she moved with her parents to Trondhjem and one year later they emigrated to America, settling near Strum, Wisconsin, where he father was engaged in farming and teaching for about four years. From here they moved to Porters Mills, where Mrs. Hanson grew to womanhood. She was employed in Stanley and Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and in Minneapolis. She came to Hunter in the year of 1897 where she worked one summer for Jack Ayers, on what is now the Wm. Sutton farm, then for over a year for the Walter Muir family. Here she met John A. Hanson and on October 1, 1898, they were married. In the spring of 1899 they moved to Blanchard and started farming, and in the fall of 1901 they established the present farm home near Hunter. Besides her husband, she is survived by three children, Ferdinand, Mrs. Ted Widley and John L., three grandchildren, her mother of Strum, Wisconsin; five sisters, Mrs. O. S. Solberg, Aneta, Mrs. Caroline Anderson, Ashland, Wisconsin, Ellen Ranes of Strum, Mrs. Albert Isaacson of Eleva, Wisconsin, Matilda Ranes, Waukegan, Illinois, and one brother, Johan of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her father, 3 brothers, Frederick, Peter and John, and by two children, Frieda and Josephine, who died in infancy. Mrs. Hanson was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Out of town relatives who attended the services were: Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Solberg and son Lawrence of Aneta, and Miss Matilda Ranes of Waukegan, Illinois. The sympathy of the community is extended to members of the family in their hour of sorrow. Last Rites for Rose Valley Resident Louis R. Moen Services conducted Monday from Hunter Lutheran Church The community was greatly shocked last Friday when word came of the passing of Louis R. Moen, farmer in this vicinity since 1910. He had been ill for a few days with the flu, but death was due to a heart ailment. Louis Moen was born August 8, 1869, in Surendahlen, Norway, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rolf Moen. His mother passed away in 1872 in Norway, while his father passed away here in 1915. Mr. Moen came to America when a young man of 19, coming to the Ole A. Moen home at Christine. In the year 1900 he started farming near Galesburg and in 1910 he moved to Hunter, where he has since farmed. He was married July 12, 1904 to Miss Marie Erickson of Clifford, who passed away in the summer of 1929. He leaves to mourn his passing, five children; they are Mrs. Lloyd Bloom, Mrs. Thorvald Hansen, Miss Magna Moen, and Randolph and Lester Moen; a sister, Miss Marit Moen who has made her home with them, a brother, Ole Moen at Comstock, Minnesota, six grandchildren; and a nephew at Comstock. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Lutheran church, with Rev. A. N. Brudvig officiating. Several hymns were sung by Mmes. E. I. Moen, and Otis Mays, and Messrs. K. Brandhagen and Merland Carr, accompanied by Mrs. W. C. Fisk at the organ. Pallbearers were Elmer Knorr, Sam Ege, August Nelson, Herman Timmerman, George Lincoln and Anton Cederberg. The body was laid to rest in the family lot in the Lutheran cemetery. The community extends its sympathy to the bereaved in their hour of sorrow. Out of town relatives who attended the services were: Olaf Sande, Galesburg; Norman Nelson, Clifford; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gilbertson and Mr. Olaf Nelson, Sharon and Mr. Ole Moen and son Randolph of Comstock. Long Time Resident of Hunter Community Passes Away Funeral Services were held Wednesday for Mrs. Emilia E. Buck, 80 who died Monday The people of Hunter were quite startled last Monday evening to learn that Mrs. Emilia Buck had passed away. Mrs. Buck had not been well during the winter months, but she was not considered seriously ill until last Saturday when she suffered from a heart attack and on Monday afternoon about 3:30 the end came. The deceased was born in Germany November 26, 1856 and when 22 years of age she left Germany and came to Owatonna, Minn., where she made her home for a number of years. Later she came to North Dakota, where she has been a resident for about half a century. As a young woman she was united in marriage to Mr. Panzer and to this union there were born three children, two of whom survive the mother; Emma Sonnenburg, Lostwood, S. D.; Carl Panzer, who resides at Ross, N. D. Gustav passed away 37 years ago. On July 1, 1892, she was married to Frank Buck, and to this union were born two children, Emil, who died in 1928, and the daughter, Edith, with whom the mother resided through the later years of her life. There are five stepsons and one stepdaughter, children of Mr. Buck by a former marriage: Frank, John, Lew, Paul, and Herbert, also the daughter Minnie. There are nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mrs. Buck was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in early life and in that faith she lived to become one of the fine pioneer mothers of this community; she was 80 years and four months old when she finally reached the end of life’s little day. Mrs. Buck was a hardworking woman who found her highest joy in her home, with her family, and by her kindly spirit won to herself all who came to know her. The heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved ones in their sorrow. The funeral service was held in the Presbyterian church on Wed. at 2:00 p.m. in Hunter, with the Pastor, Rev. Geo. R. Hull conducting the service. A mixed quartet consisting of Mrs. Otis Mays and Mrs. Emil Moen, Kenneth Brandhagen and Merland Carr sang appropriate selections. The pallbearers consisted of John, Herman and Paul Buck; Carl Panzer, Carl Wolff and Leslie Powlison, all relatives of the deceased. 53 Years Ago Hunter Township was organized Feb. 4, 1884, and held its first meeting Feb. 20th same year. Walter Muir was elected chairman of the first township board. Other officers were John W. Daley and S. S. King, supervisors; F. C. Day, clerk; L. C. Barrett, treasurer, and Joseph Sayer, assessor. The petition asking permission to organize was filed with the board of county commissioners Jan. 2, 1884, and contained 33 signatures. Signers on the petition included: Walter Muir, F. D. Moody, H. M. Eager, I. J. Torrance, A. T. Gamble, Peter Erickson, D. H. McComb, Robert McComb, J. W. Brenner, William Johnston, Even Johnson, Ole Johnson, Robert Batley, W. L. Richardson, Arthur E. Bailey, Daniel Daily, J. C. Richardson, Will Richardson, J. H. Gale, L. C. Barrett, D. H. Houston, Robert Murray, W. H. Simmons, F. C. Day, James Batley, F. McClane, John Allen, F. B. Simmons, George W. Tracey. John W. Daley, F. Sayer, Robert Sayer and R. McClure. Local Young People Wed in Fargo Word was received here Wednesday of the marriage of Miss Agnes Gotfredson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Gotfredson and Mr. Clifford Rosendahl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rosendahl, which was solemnized in Fargo on Sunday. Both young people are graduates of the Hunter High School and are favorably known in the community. They have a host of friends who wish them a happy wedded life. The young couple left immediately on a trip through western North Dakota. April 15, 1937 Local Young Lady Answers Summons Miss Eunice Schmuser 23 passed away at her Home Thursday Afternoon, April 8 A large host of friends and relatives gathered at the Methodist church on Sunday afternoon to attend the funeral services for Miss Eunice Schmuser, who passed away at her home Thursday afternoon, April 8, after a brief illness of about four days. Death was due to pneumonia. Services were in charge of Rev. W. W. Gunter, pastor of the church and interment made in the local cemetery. A mixed quartet consisting of Mrs. R. A. Humphrey, Mrs. R. E. Thompson, Mr. Clarence Martin and Mr. R. A. Humphrey sang several anthems. The pallbearers were: A. M. Peterson, R. E. Thompson, Clarence Martin, Merton Sheldon, Lester Richardson, and W. C. Peterson. Eunice Schmuser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schmuser, was born in Lake Park, Iowa, March 26, 1914. At the age of five years she moved with her parents to Hunter, North Dakota where she grew to womanhood. She leaves to mourn her passing, her parents, and two brothers Karl and Robert. She leaves also a host of relatives and friends. Eunice was preceded in death by her brother John who passed away July 1934. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church in Hunter and was zealous in both church and Sunday school work. She will be greatly missed by all. The sympathies of the community are extended to members of the family in their hour of sorrow. Pneumonia takes Arthur Resident Services from St. John’s Lutheran Church Arthur Elmer Iwen was born in the vicinity of Arthur on February 8, 1900 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gust Iwen. In early infancy he received the blessing of Holy baptism. The baptismal vows were renewed in confirmation in 1912. In 1925 the deceased was united in marriage with Jennie McKinnon, which union was blessed with three children. With exception of one year the deceased spent all of his life on the Gust Iwen farm. On Saturday, April 2, while grinding feed on the farm, he was suddenly taken ill. Having suffered for several weeks from the flu his system had become too weak to resist the attack of the treacherous disease, pneumonia. Death took its toll on Wednesday, April 7, at 6:30 p.m. There remains to mourn his passing, his wife, and three children, Bertrand 11, Gerald 6 and Joyce 4; also his mother, Mrs. Gust Iwen and two brothers, George and August, as well as many other relatives and friends. His father preceded him in death in 1932. Funeral services were held at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 10, with Rev. George Unruh officiating. Burial was made in the Arthur Community Cemetery. Six cousins of the deceased who served as pallbearers were: Edmund, Walter, Oliver, William, Emil and Wilbur Iwen. May God hear the – of the sorrowing ones. April 22, 1937 Local Post Office Redecorated The post office is now truly a pleasant place in which to enjoy a few lines of the news before carrying the mail home. It has not only been redecorated by our capable painter and redecorator, Mr. Severson, but has also been vastly improved by the remodeling work done by Mr. Knorr and Mr. Fatland. The walls of the office are done in most attractive stencil effect of colors. The woodwork also shows the effect of a new coat of varnish. The remodeling consisted of removing all the wire which surrounded the top part of the office. Over the mail boxes the wire was replaced with a panel effect. Just above the mail window the wire was replaced with lattice work. The entire work is a vast improvement in one of our busiest places of business. The First National Bank owns the building. Esther Caruth Wed in Flint, Michigan Married April 9, Presbyterian parsonage to F. Ogden Leaves Hunter May 1 On Friday evening, April 9, at 8 p.m. in the city of Flint, Mich. occurred the marriage of Mrs. Esther Caruth, of Hunter, and Mr. Fleetwood Ogden of Flint, Michigan. The service was read at the Presbyterian parsonage, the Rev. Ralph Lindsey officiating, and with Mr. and Mrs. Alton Ogden, brother and sister-in-law of the groom as the only witnesses. The bride wore a dress of green net with matching green accessories. The wedding dinner followed the ceremony at the home of the groom’s parents. The couple will make their home in Flint, Michigan where the groom is employed at the Chevrolet motor factory. Mrs. Ogden returned to her duties here as telephone operator, on Friday, but will leave again May 1, for her new home. She will be greatly missed by residents of Hunter and surrounding community where she has served the public so faithfully for the past several years. May every joy be hers in her new home. April 29, 1937 Train Schedule to Change Mon. Change also at Post Office E. E. Taves local agent of the G. N. made known to us that starting Monday May 3 the time of old faithful local train No. 197 will arrive one hour earlier in the morning and will return one hour earlier in the evening. The change is to comply with the change of time in the east making the arrival at 8:26 in the morning and returning at 6:12 in the evening. Henry Vos of Galesburg Dies Word has reached here Tuesday that Henry Vos of Galesburg had passed away Monday evening in a Grand Forks hospital. The deceased had undergone an operation following a ruptured appendix. Funeral services are tentatively set for Friday. Burial will be in the Hunter Cemetery. Tom Hood Laid to Rest Here Mrs. Tom Hood of Grafton accompanied the remains of her husband to Hunter on Sunday where they were laid to rest beside those of his mother in the local cemetery. Mr. Hood had been an invalid for the past two years or more and passed away at his home during the winter, and the body had been placed in a vault. May 6, 1937 H. Vos, Galesburg Laid to Rests Services held Last Friday from Stordahl Lutheran Church Henry Vois was born January 1, 1889 in Holland. The same year he came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Vos, to the United States and made their home at Morrison, Illinois. In 1914 the family moved to North Dakota. In 1917 he was married to Miss Emma Jorgensen. The deceased had farmed in the Galesburg community until the time of his death, April 26, at the age of 48 years. Funeral services were held Friday from the Stordahl Lutheran Church and the remains were laid to rest in the Hunter cemetery. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife and nine children; his mother, Mrs. Albertha Vos, three sisters and one brother in Illinois, and a brother, John Vos of Erie. A daughter Margaret preceded him in death, also a brother Martin who passed away while in service during the World War, and his father who died in 1922. Active pallbearers were Charlie, Leo, Paul, Simmon, and Frederick Jorgensen and John Vos. Honorary pallbearers were W. C. Stewart, Olaf Sande, Iver Jondahl, Geo. Baldock, Albert Norby and Louie Dulski. Farmers’ Elevator Burglarized The Farmers Elevator of Arthur was the victim of men handy with tools used in opening vaults and safes. Upon arriving at work Monday morning it was discovered that someone had gained entrance to the vault, during the night, by forcing the handle from the door. Mr. Burgum, manager of the elevator, reported the amount of money stolen was small as their loss was only $6.00 in cash, checks were untouched, but in an effort to uncover more money they made a mess of the supplies, causing much inconvenience. May 20, 1937 Local Elevator to Erect Wholesame Warehouse Construction to begin in June by International Elevator Company H. K. Chidlaw, general manager of the International Elevator Co. called on M. H. Rutten, local manager, last Friday. While here Mr. Chidlaw outlined plans for the erection of a wholesale feed warehouse, the construction to begin about the middle of June. This building will be a 32 X 34 structure and will adjoin the present feed mill. May 27, 1937 Prowlers Visit Hunter Early morning prowlers were at work again Monday in Hunter. Upon arriving at their respective places of business members of the International Elevator Co. and the Gale Carr Merc. Co. were met with a scene of disorder. The entrance was gained through the west window into the office of the elevator and by breaking the plate glass in the south door at the Gale Carr Co. No loss has been reported, money seeming to be the main object of the break in. No trace of the prowlers has been found. Arthur News Wagner’s Confectionery has been redecorated by our capable painters Ike and Hank. It is truly a pleasant place to stop. Mrs. August Sommerfeld was called to Casselton for the serious illness and death of her stepmother, Mrs. Bertha Sell, age 79, a pioneer resident of Cass County for 51 years. Eight children survive her. The funeral was held Thursday. Announcement is made of the wedding of Joseph Sherman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sherman of Arthur, and Miss Evelyn Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hill of Absaraka at Lincoln, Nebraska, where Mr. Sherman has charge of a Gamble store. June 10, 1937 Miss Kuehn of Arthur becomes Bride of Mr. Bell Couple to Reside at Hettinger Miss Anna Kuehn, daughter of Mrs. Augusta Kuehn of Arthur, became the bride of Mr. Carl Bell, son of Mr. E. Bell of Hettinger, at services read at 10 a.m. Friday in the St. John’s Lutheran Church at Arthur, by Rev. George Unruh. The bride wore a gown of white silk net and carried a white satin prayer book, a gift from her sister, Katie. The bridesmaid, Miss Hazel Anderson, was attired in a gown of blue silk net and wore a shoulder corsage of rose buds. Walter Kuehn, a brother of the bride, acted as best man. Miss Elain Helland, organist, played the bridal chorus from Lohengrin as the bridal party entered. Before the vows were spoken, Miss Bertha Zeizler sang, “O Promise Me,” accompanied by Miss Helland. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to relatives and friends in the church parlors. Miss Kuehn is a graduate of Arthur High School and M. S. T. C. of Mayville, and has taught in Hettinger for the past years. The couple left on a wedding trip to different points in Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bell will make their home at Hettinger where the groom is engaged in farming. Funeral Services for Hans Ege of Blanchard Pioneer of Blanchard Community Passes at the age of 68 Our community was again saddened when word was received that Hans Ege had passed away at his home Monday morning Mary 31 about 6 o’clock. Although Mr. Ege had been in poor health for the past two years, it was not until the latter months that he has been confined to his bed. Hans Ege was born in Norway May 24, 1869. He emigrated to America about 45 years ago. Arriving in our community, he became an employee of Mr. McCain, an early day farmer. Later, he purchased a portion of the McCain land where he has made his home ever since. He married Miss Laura Jenson and to this union two children were born, the baby and Mrs. Ege preceding him in death. Mr. Ege and son Sam continued to make their home here. Several years later, he was united in marriage to Miss Bertha Twito. In civic affairs of our community the deceased took an active part. For the past seventeen years he served on the local school board and with the Town Dads. Besides his wife, his death is mourned by the following children: Sam of Arthur, Mrs. Helen Bahl, Mrs. Freeda Stockmoe of Blanchard, Mina, Jordan and Lynn at home. He is survived by two brothers, one at Duluth and one in Williams county and a sister, Mrs. Brekke, in California. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, June 3, from the Clifford Lutheran Church at 2:00 p.m. To the stricken family, the most sincere sympathy of the community is extended (Taken from Traill County Tribune). Dows Township Funeral services were held May 31 at St. James Catholic Church of Page for Geraldine Morgan, 9 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Morgan. Burial was in the church cemetery beside her twin sister. June 17, 1937 Arthur News Twenty young people were confirmed by Rev. George Unruh at St. John’s Lutheran church last Sunday. The members of the class are Evelyn Baumgartner, Marion Echelberger, Marjorie Hoag, DeLores Iwen, Mazie Johnson, Ardis McKinnon, Lorine Schultz, Madeline Timmerman, Marian Wilhelm, Lois Willert, Clarence Blake, Dallas Franke, Orville Iwen, Lloyd Iwen, Marvin Judisch, Robert Levine, Norman Severson, Elmer Wilhelm and Lyle Willert. Bride to be Honored Guest Camp Fire Girls give Party for Dorothy Taves One Saturday afternoon a former group of Camp Fire Girls under the guidance of Mrs. Z. F. Hamilton gathered at the Parkhurst home to honor one of their members, Miss Dorothy Taves, a bride of this week. The Misses Frances Holes and Louise Parkhurst and their guardian, Mrs. Hamilton, were the only members present. Misses Mavis Fisk and Jane Gale were unable to be here. The group spent the afternoon hemming dish towels for Dorothy, after which she was presented with a gift from the Camp Fire Girls. At the close of the afternoon, a delicious lunch was served. June 24, 1937 Dows Township Mr. and Mrs. C. Borud are the parents of a 7 1-2 lb. baby boy born Thursday June 17. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Quiggle are the parents of a 10 lb. baby boy born Saturday June 19.