News Articles 1940 Hunter Times January 4, 1940 Mrs. Ed Mitchell Dies at Florida Home The following clipping was received by the Times Office the past week from Ed. Mitchell, formerly of Hunter. Mrs. Frankie Lucille Mitchell, 72, died Monday at her home 551 N. W. First Street, after a short illness. She resided in Miami for the last 26 years, coming from North Dakota. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She leaves the husband, E. D. Mitchell; her mother, Mrs. John C. Brintnell; two brothers, H. F. and S. H. Brintnell, all of Fort Lauderdale; two sisters, Mrs. C. Tree of Wheatland, North Dakota and Mrs. Anna H. Wilson of Miami. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mitchell were well known in the Hunter vicinity when Mr. Mitchell was editor of the Hunter Herald before moving to Florida in 1914. January 25, 1940 Last Rites for William Dally at Grandin Wed. Funeral services were held Monday for William Dally in the Presbyterian church at Grandin. Mr. Dally died at the home of a son, Lott E. Dally, last Wednesday. Born in Henry County, Illinois, March 8, 1852, he was taken by his parents to Wright County, Minnesota, when four years old and to Green County, Iowa, in 1861. He married Julia Ann Gaunt in 1880 and a few years later the couple moved to North Dakota and settled on a homestead in Traill County. Mrs. Dally and three children preceded him in death. Surviving, besides Lott Dally, are six children, Mrs. C. H. Radebaugh and Ross E. Dally, both of Grandin, Mrs. C. C. Hanley, Plevna, Montana, Dean of Selah, Washington, Ola of Jamestown and D. W. Dally of Dickey, North Dakota; a brother, John Dally of Annandale, Minnesota, and 44 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. A number of friends of Hunter attended the services. February 22, 1940 June Bolmeier in Debate Club Miss June Bolmeier, of Erie, junior at Jamestown College recently accompanied the Jamestown College representatives to the Red River Valley Forensics Tournament held at Concordia College, Moorhead. Miss Bolmeier is a member of one of JCÕs debate teams. She has also been appointed chairman of the Washington Banquet Stroll, an annual event at the college, held on February 22. New Store Hook-up; Other Changes in Local Businesses On Friday morning the doors of the new Red Owl Agency Food Store, owned by Mr. H. F. Gale, will be thrown open to the buying public of this community. The Red Owl Agency opening here introduces an entirely new and novel, modern method of grocery merchandising. The store is entirely owned by Mr. Gale, who will operate it and will carry a complete stock of foods, including groceries, fresh fruits and vegetables, smoked meats, bakery goods and household needs. Mr. Gale invites everyone in the town and the surrounding trade territory to come in and visit his finely equipped, new Food Store, which will be operated on a cash and carry basis. The new Red Owl Agency Food Store is located in the space formerly occupied by the grocery department in the Gale Store. The grand opening sale is being celebrated this weekend. Turn to the large advertisement on another page announcing their grand opening sale. Besides the changes taking places in GaleÕs other businesses around town are also pushing their places along with the times. I. Moen Company has installed an automatic paint mixer in their hardware department. State Oil received shipment yesterday of a machine that will test a motor and tell whatever is wrong with it. It is the only one of its kind between Grand Forks and Fargo. The Company is also remodeling the front office of the building. Celebrate Silver Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wilhelm celebrated their silver wedding anniversary Friday, February 16. A delicious turkey dinner was served at six oÕclock. Covers were laid for fifteen. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Sommerfeld, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Boettcher and family of Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown and son Ronald of West Fargo, Miss Evelyn Wilhelm of Fargo and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wilhelm. The wedding cake decorated in silver was the centerpiece. The couple was presented with a silver service, a gift of relatives and friends. February 29, 1940 A Letter from Old Editor of EYE-1885 A letter came into the Times office Wednesday morning that should awaken memories for the older residents of Hunter and community. Because we liked it we thought you might, too. Hunter Times Hunter, North Dakota Dear Sirs: Would like to see a copy of the Times. My brother and I published the Hunter Eye from 1885 to 1901, and would like to know how the old town is getting along. My brother died in 1924 and I have just passed by 75th birthday, and have been an invalid for the past several years. Hope you will comply with my request. DidnÕt know Hunter had a newspaper until I read about it in the Casselton Reporter. Yours truly, Chas. E. Stone 160 Jefferson St. Marion, Ohio Just to let you know that Mr. Stone is getting a copy and we think we can say Hunter is getting along OK. To explain the last sentenceÑthe TimesÕ staff set the Reporter a couple weeks ago when their machine broke down. March 14, 1940 Last Rites held for Nels Nelson Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church for Nels Nelson, a bachelor resident of Hunter, who had taken his own life early Saturday morning. Rev. Graham conducted the services and a quartette composed of Mrs. N. Collins, Mrs. Mays, Merland Carr and H. F. Gale sang. Interment was made in the Hunter Cemetery. Nels Nelson was born in Denmark and came to this vicinity about 38 years ago. He had no relatives in this country, but had a brother and other relatives in Denmark, and had been making preparations to leave here for his old home about March 16. Through apparently no motive for the suicide, yet he had been in ill health and very much depressed at times. Arthur Couple to Celebrate Golden Wedding Open house will be held in the church parlors of St. JohnÕs Lutheran Church, Arthur, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Iwen who will observe their 50th wedding anniversary Thursday, March 21 at 2:30 p.m. Arthur News Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sommerfeld moved on Friday to the Niesemeier farm near Casselton. Amenia News A crew of Great Northern carpenters are stationed here now while replacing the depot. A new platform has been made, new flooring is being put in, and we hear they will also shingle and paint. This will make a great improvement on our main street. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mulvaney autoed to Erie Monday evening of this week to attend the 25th wedding anniversary program for Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Morrow, who now live in Fargo. They are former residents of our vicinity as well as of Erie. They were presented with an 8-piece silverware set by the relatives and friends present. March 21, 1940 Services Held Sun. for N. C. Johnson Was Active in Community and Township Affairs On Thursday of last week our community received the tragic news of the death of one of its active citizens, Nels C. Johnson. Although having been in the hospital for about two and a half weeks, following an appendectomy, it was thought that he was on the road to recovery. His death was caused by embolism. Funeral services were held on Sunday, at one oÕclock from the farm home and at 2:00 from the Methodist church in Hunter, with Rev. L. R. Burgum officiating. Rev. Burgum was assisted by Rev. Gernhardt. A quartette composed of Rev. Gunter, Kenneth Brandhagen, Kenneth Thompson and Clarence Martin sang two selections, Rock of Ages, and Called to a Better Land, and John Gordon of Grandin sang, Jesus Savior Pilot Me, Mrs. Walter Kuehn sang a solo at the service at the house. They were accompanied by Miss Gertrude Mosher at the piano. The body was taken to the Arthur Cemetery for burial. Active pallbearers were Lloyd Williams and Ben Helland of Arthur, C. H. Howells, L. O. Lane, W. C. Peterson, and W. F. Sutton; honorary pallbearers were Otto and August Nelson, John and Nels Levin, Alfred Johnson and Wm. Rasch. Mr. Johnson was born, March 10, 1886 in Kempingen, Sweden, and when he was 17 immigrated to Rutland, Illinois. He returned to Sweden in 1909 for a year and then went to Stillman Valley, Illinois. There he was married to Hilda Nelson in 1910. The Johnsons came to North Dakota in 1916, farming five years near Arthur, before moving to Hunter where they had since made their home. Mr. Johnson leaves Mrs. Johnson, and five children, Herbert of Arthur, Floyd and Bernice at home, Florence of Fargo and Mrs. Orville Severs of Galesburg; one grandchild, and four brothers and three sisters in Sweden. A daughter Astrid Genevieve preceded him in death, passing away in 1917. Mr. Johnson was active in the affairs of Hunter Township, serving as a member of the Board, and up until the time of his illness, gave of his time and energy towards securing the rural electrification project for this vicinity. The Times joins with the community in extending sympathy to the bereaved in their hour of sorrow. March 28, 1940 Mrs. J. Redmond Rites Held Wed. Resident in Hunter Community for 50 Years Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 oÕclock from St. Agnes Catholic Church, for Mrs. John Redmond, resident of the Hunter community for over 30 years. Rev. Father Healy of Page conducted the services. The proper of the Gregorian Mass for the dead was sung by the choir. Two hymns, Mother Dearest, Mother Fairest, and Jesus Bless Us Ere We go, were also sung by the choir. The body was laid to rest in the family lot in the Hunter Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Aronson of Halstad, W. E. Judson, Chris Richtsmeier, Ed. Fralish, Clyde Larsen and Earl Quiggle. Death came peacefully to Mrs. John Redmond as she slept, early Monday morning. Mrs. Redmond, Annie Allen, was born at St. Thomas, Ontario, February 12, 1859. She married John Monteith in 1881 at St. Thomas. Mr. Monteith passed away in 1885. To this union were born three children, Maude, Mrs. Dulski; Julia, Mrs. Emil Ramstad and a daughter who died in infancy. In the year 1888 she came to North Dakota and on December 4, 1890 at London, Ontario was married to John M. Redmond. To this union three sons were born, Michael J., John M. and Joseph F., the two former having preceded her in death, Michael passing away in 1928 and John in 1936. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Maude Dulski, Galesburg; Mrs. Emil H. Ramstad, Erie; a son Joseph F. at home; five grandchildren, James Arnett, Northwood; Agnes Paulson, Galesburg; Lyle Ramstad, Galesburg; Allen and Beth Ramstad, Erie; two great grandchildren; and one sister, Ms. Arthur Gray of St. Thomas, Ontario. Mrs. Ramstad will be missed by all her friends and neighbors and was ÒGrandmaÓ to all who had the privilege of knowing her. News Articles 1940 Hunter Times April 11, 1940 Thompson-Anderson Vows Spoken Wedding Took Place at Moorhead On Tuesday, April 2, at Moorhead, Minnesota, occurred the marriage of Miss Jordyce Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hans K. Anderson of Galesburg, and Mr. Anton Thompson, son of Mrs. Hannah Thompson of Hunter. The marriage vows were spoken in the church parlors of Tinity Lutheran Church, with Rev. Roy Harrisville officiating. Mr. Robert Kyllo and Mrs. Marjorie Palmer were the only witnesses. Following the ceremony a wedding supper was served the bridal party in Moorhead. The young couple will reside with Mr. ThompsonÕs mother on her farm home near Hunter. Former Hunter Residents Wed Fifty Years Mr. and Mrs. King were married in Hunter Mr. and Mrs. Geo. King, former residents of Hunter, observed their golden wedding anniversary at Barnesville, Minnesota, Thursday, April 4. Mr. and Mrs. King were married at Hunter, April 4, 1890, and resided there a few years, going to Hillsboro, where he operated a feed mill. Mrs. King is the former Jennie M. Johnson. In the fall of 1896 he purchased 40 acres of land at $10 an acre at Pelican Lake and in November they moved to the lake, where they built Clear View Resort. There was no road, and Mr. King was forced to clear away brush to set up a tent for living quarters. In his spare time he built boats meanwhile platting the land and selling lots. In 1900 he rented the resort for three years and filed on a homestead in Koochiching County. There he built a one-room log cabin and also made furniture of logs. Mr. and Mrs. King proved up the claim, sold the timber for $1,600 and saved the money to build an addition to Clear View. Billie Burke, stage and screen actress, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. King at Clear View while on her honeymoon with Florenz Ziegfield. In 1916 Mr. King and Reimer Ullrich traded properties, King exchanging Clear View for the Columbia Hotel in Barnesville, where they have resided since. They have two sons, James, at Bagley, Minnesota, and George, general manager of the General Motors parts division at Des Moines, Iowa. There are six grandchildren and one great grandson. Helga Peterson Wed in Michigan Young Couple to Reside in Michigan A news item of interest came to this office last week informing us of the marriage of Miss Helga Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson of Hunter. Miss Helga Peterson of Birmingham, Michigan and Mr. Arthur Adrian, also of Birmingham were united in marriage at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 23 at 10 oÕclock. The Rev. H. A. Reischauer read the service. Mrs. Mabel Rhoades attended the bride as matron of honor and Mr. Park Zinnecker was Mr. AndersonÕs best man. A dinner was served Saturday evening at Mr. ZinneckerÕs home for members of the immediate families and close friends. Mrs. Adrian is well known in our community, being a graduate of Hunter High School. April 18, 1940 J. C. Richardson came to North Dakota 60 Years Ago Just sixty years ago yesterday, Wednesday April 17, thatÕs the record one of our pioneers gave us. Mr. J. C. Richardson says ÒIts sixty years ago since I came to this community, a vast prairie, no trees very few farm buildings, in fact the country around was in its infancy and today we have every evidence of its having been a thriving and prosperous country. Hunter News Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rieniets on Thursday April 11, a baby girl. Gardner News Word was received of the marriage of Wilda Gowenlock and Lawrence Murphy of Grand Forks. April 25, 1940 Local Post Office Robbed Last Sat. Morning Thieves Escape with Cash and Stamps Sometime during the night on Friday, thieves worked in our midst again and for the second time within a year burglarized the Hunter Post Office. They hammered the combination off the same and escaped with about $20 in cash, and about $80 worth of stamps. On April 27, 1939 yeggs broke into the post office in a similar manner and escaped with about $92 in cash and $275 in stamps. The gang known at the Òcream canÓ gang now serving time in Stillwater, admitted that crime. Hunter Theatre Closes Doors The State Fire Inspector was in our city last Friday inspecting public buildings relative to adequate exits and other necessary precautions in case of fire. As a result of the inspection, it was deemed advisable to close the Hunter Theatre, because of poorly constructed booth and no convenient exits. May 2, 1940 Dr. Jaehning Moves to New Location Practiced Here Two and a Half Years Dr. J. V. Jaehning closed his office here on Saturday and has moved his equipment to his new location in Park River. The loss of Dr. Jaehning to this community will be keenly felt, as in the two and one-half years he has been in Hunter, he has made many friends, and has been very successful in his dental work. Dr. Jaehning was also very active in school and civic affairs, always willing and ready to do his part. We of the Times, with his host of friends wish him much success in his new location. Mrs. Koehler receives News of DaughterÕs Marriage Couple to Reside in Los Angeles, Calif. In a letter received by Mrs. Koehler the other day from her daughter Lillian, she tells of her recent marriage in Los Angeles, to Mr. William Wagner. Mr. Wagner is a drafting engineer. The couple will make their home in Los Angeles. At present they are honeymooning in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lillian is well known in this vicinity, having visited with her mother on several occasions. May 9, 1940 Amenia News A class of seven girls Ð Lois Woltz, Audrey Cripe, Hilma Swenson, Dorothy Nelson, Marjorie McDonagh, Evelyn Jean Townsley and Edith Olson Ð will be confirmed next Sunday morning at the Lutheran Church here. Gardner News Dell Colwell has been chosen valedictorian and Lester Otto salutatorian of the 1940 graduating class of Gardner High School. Others in the class are Donald Stirling, James Quiring and Evangeline Heller. Graduation exercises will be Saturday, May 25 in the high school auditorium. The Seniors will have their Class Night Thursday, May 23. Arthur News Mr. Leland Burgum, former superintendent of the Good Samaritan School for Crippled Children in Fargo, has accepted a position with the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. He will be in charge of the display in the Medical and Public Health Building at the New York Fair. May 16, 1940 Arthur High to Graduate Nine James E. Cox, Pres. V. C. Teachers College to Give Commencement Address The Arthur High School will climax their school activities, Friday evening May 24, when graduation exercises will be held for nine seniors, Lois Willert, valedictorian; Dallas Franke, salutatorian; Maizie Johnson, Delores Iwen, Lyle Willert, Violet Pearson, Orville Iwen, Marion Eichelberger and Hal Hoag. The program is scheduled to begin at 8:15 with James E. Cox, president of Valley City State Teachers College, to give the address of the evening. Hunter Pioneer Resident Passes Away Wed. Word reached here as the Times was going to press of the sudden death of Mrs. Hannah Thompson 70, on Wednesday afternoon about 1:15. Mrs. Thompson suffered a stroke Tuesday evening, which caused her death. Mrs. Thompson, at the age of 11, came to America with her parents and settled on the farm near Christine. Funeral arrangements have not been made, pending word from relatives. Berneva Hansen Passes Away at Age of Fourteen Classmates Act as Honorary Pallbearers and Flower Girls There is nothing so uncertain as human life; nor anything so certain as death. All must pass into the great beyond, we may all be sure. Not always do men realize the shortness of life even for the oldest. It is extremely sad when one is called to enter the beyond, to lay down the work of life before even midday arrives. It was such a call as this that came to Berneva Mae Hansen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hansen. Bonnie as we all loved to call her, was born in Hunter, April 18, 1926. Truly she was called in the morning of her life, being just 14 years old. The end was not a great shock to those who knew the condition of her health since February 29th. She had been in a Fargo hospital about two weeks, where she quietly and patiently waited the call of God, which came May 8. She attended school in the country for a while and later entered the public school of Hunter from which she would have finished the eighth grade this year, if she had lived. An impressive funeral service was held in the Presbyterian church, May 10th, in charge of Rev. Geo. R. Hull of Mapleton assisted by Rev. Graham, the text chosen by Rev. Hull being, ÒGod went into His garden and picked a lily.Ó The honorary pallbearers were classmates Ð Stanley Osborne, Dean Moen, Paul Richter, Merlin Ottesen, Leroy Melander and Robert Melting; active pallbearers were Earl Maker, Pete Collins, Emery Johnson, Einar, Lloyd and Arthur Ottesen. Donna Fisk, Ruth Martin, Jean Ottesen, June Thompson, Lois Dickson and Percy Jean Collins were the flower girls. Mrs. Otis Mays, Mrs. Pete Collins, Mr. Kenneth Brandhagen and Mr. Merland Carr sang, ÒJesus Savior Pilot Me,Ó ÒNear the Cross,Ó and ÒNo Night There.Ó Miss Mosher and Miss Graves sang, ÒThe Old Rugged Cross.Ó Besides her parents she leaves to mourn her passing, two sisters, Marlene and Harriet, one brother Bernard Jr.; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hoxie, and Mr. and Mrs. Axel Hansen. That death should come so early and with such pain is a mystery, but by faith we trust in God who doeth all things well, believing that some day we shall know the mystery of it all. ÒNot now but in the coming years, it may be in the better land; we shall read the meaning of our tears, and then, sometime weÕll understand. Honors Bride-to-be at Shower Party held at the Nathan Collins Home Saturday Miss Graves and Mrs. Nathan Collins entertained at the personal shower on Saturday at the Collins home, in compliment to Miss Gertrude Mosher. Table appointments were in yellow and white, with a large bowl of tulips forming the centerpiece. The afternoon was spent in playing progressive games. At the close of the afternoon Miss Mosher was given the end of a streamer to wind up until it came to the basket of gifts. Out-of-town guests were the honored guestÕs mother, Mrs. Mosher and Ruth, of Erie; Mrs. C. D. Graves and Clara Graham, Tokio and Miss Mavis Fisk of Fargo. May 23, 1940 Hunter Resident of 52 Years Passes Away Rev. Brudvig in Charge of Services Saturday at Lutheran Church Friends and relatives gathered at the Lutheran Church Saturday afternoon to pay their last respects to the departed neighbor and friend, Mrs. Hannah Thompson, who passed away about 1:15 p.m. Wednesday. A short service at the home preceded the services at the church, at which Rev. A. N. Brudvig of Clifford officiated. A trio, Mrs. Harry Rasmussen, Johanna Siegert and Dorothy Skue sang, ÒAbide With MeÓ and ÒJust as I Am,Ó and Mr. Egge of Mayville sang a Norse hymn, ÒDen Store Hvide Floke.Ó They were accompanied by Mrs. W. C. Fisk at the organ. Honorary pallbearers were, Andrew Dyrdahl, Martin Stockmoe, Wm. Koth, Otto Larsen, Chris Larsen and John Reinan; active pallbearers, Joseph Stockmoe, Edwin Bye, Bennie Kyllo, Ed. Severson, Edgar Siegert and Emery Johnson. The body was laid to rest in the family lot in the local cemetery. Johannah Augusta Lee was born in Totten, Norway on February 16, 1870. She passed away at her farm home on Wednesday, May 15, at the age of 70. She came with her parents to America at the age of eleven, coming directly to Christine, where they settled on a farm. On November 26, 1888 she was united in marriage to Christian Thompson Storset. They began farming on the farm northwest of Hunter where they had since made their home. To this union seven children were born, Frieda, Mrs. Bert Van Zee; Agnes, Mrs. Edward Larsen, both of Galesburg; and Anton and Edwin at home. Two sons, Thorwald and Almer and a daughter Clara preceded her in death. Her husband passed away in 1928. Surviving besides her four children are three sisters, Mrs. Petra Johnson of Colfax, Mrs. Hans Hanson and Mrs. John Eggen of Archer, Montana and two brothers Edward and Fred Lee also of Archer, Montana; and seven grandchildren. Mrs. Thompson was a charter member of the Hunter Lutheran church and helped organize the Lutheran Ladies Aid of which she was still a member. Out-of-town relatives attending the funeral were brothers and sisters of the deceased, Mrs. Petra Johnson, Colfax; Mrs. Hans Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. John Eggen, Fred Lee and Edward Lee, all of Archer, Montana. Nieces and nephews attending were Mrs. Palmer Heglie, Walcott; Mr. and Mrs. Orly Nelson, Fargo; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnson, William Johnson, Gust Johnson, Colfax; and Ernst Lee, Archer, Montana. Arthur News Word was received that Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson are the proud parents of a baby girl born May 15th. The name chosen has been Sandra Jean. Mrs. Johnson will be remembered as Miss Wanda Schur. Van Duyn Funeral Rites Held at Arthur Passed Away at Home of Daughter at Bagley, Minnesota Ernest C. Van Duyn passed away at Bagley, Minnesota, where he went to spend a week with his sons James and frank, and daughters Mary and Edna. He had been ill the greater part of the winter, in a Fargo hospital. He was born February 11, 1889 at Terryville, Indiana. He lived at Sidell, Illinois until 1907, and attended grade and high school there. In 1907 he came with his parents to Blanchard. There he was united in marriage to Miss Carrie M. Fraser, April 7, 1909. To them were born five children, who survive him. Frank F. and Mrs. Lawrence Porter (Mae) of Bagley, Minnesota; James, Ponsford, Minnesota; Roy A. and Edna M. of Arthur. Besides the children he is survived by his wife, two brothers and a sister, Mrs. James Hauser (Audrey), Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Forrest of Bagley, Minnesota and Herbert E., Menomonie, Wisconsin and one grandson. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at Arthur with Rev. Gernhardt officiating. The Methodist choir sand two selections, ÒIt is Well with My Soul,Ó and ÒAsleep in Jesus,Ó that the deceased had selected some time ago, for this service. Interment was made at Clifford where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Duyn are buried. Relatives present from Wisconsin were, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Van Duyn, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Van Duyn and Mr. and Mrs. James Hauser. May 30, 1940 Former Hunter Resident Passes Away in Michigan Mrs. B. B. Elliott Passed Away at Age of 64 From Miss Dorothy Sheldon of Blanchard who is visiting in Michigan, we received the following account of interest to many of our readers. Friends of Mrs. Benjamin Elliott formerly of Hunter, will regret to hear of her death, May 22, at Croswell, Michigan. Emma Alice Chandler was born March 12, 1876 at Rockford, Illinois. On Thanksgiving Day, 1901, she was united in marriage to Benjamin B. Elliott at Estherville, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott and their three daughters moved to a farm near Hunter in the spring of 1919, where they resided until the spring of 1933. Since the fall of 1936 they have made their home with their daughters and families in Michigan. Mrs. ElliottÕs health had been failing for several years. She gradually became weaker, but remained conscious and clear of mind until a few hours before her death at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 1940. Shortly before she went to meet her Lord she gave definite witness that she was ready to go. An infant son preceded her in death. Mrs. Elliott leaves her husband, Benjamin B. Elliott, who is making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Frank Gardner and family; three daughters, Mrs. C. A. Neil, Peck, Michigan; Mrs. F. A. Gardner, Croswell, Michigan and Mrs. George Nordgren, 1008 Ward St., Port Huron, Michigan. Other surviving relatives are a brother, Ira L. Chandler, 1024 University Ave., Grand Forks, North Dakota, and eight grandchildren. Mrs. Elliott was converted at an early age and lived a consistent Christian life before her family and friends. She will be long remembered by those of Hunter community for her activity in church affairs and her thoughtful neighborliness. We regret to hear of her death, but rejoice to know she has entered into a more abundant life. Miss Jeffrey Wed at Valley City Bride of Dr. N. A. Weber at Service in Episcopal Church Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Moen went to Valley City Wednesday afternoon to attend the wedding of a former Hunter High School teacher, Miss Jean Jeffrey. Miss Jeffrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Jeffrey of Valley City, became the bride of Dr. Neal A. Weber, assistant professor of biology at UND, Wednesday. The service took place at 7 p.m. in the Episcopal church at Valley City, followed by a reception at the home of the bride. Amenia News Announcements were received here last week of the marriage on January 4th of Prof. H. R. Hoidal to Miss Doris Brimer at Park Rapids, Iowa. They will live in Fargo this summer, coming here to reside when school opens in the fall. June 6, 1940 Sally Hunkins Bride of Glenn Barnum Service Read at Home of Brother in Minneapolis A wedding of interest to many of our readers is that of a former member of the Hunter High School faculty, Miss Sally Hunkins. The home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hunkins of Minneapolis was the setting for the wedding Friday of Mr. HunkinsÕ sister, Miss Sally Louise Hunkins of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, daughter of Mrs. Effie Hunkins of Detroit Lakes, former Fargoans, and Mr. Glenn R. Barnum, also of Detroit Lakes. Rev. Elliott D. Martson, pastor of St. StephenÕs church of Minneapolis, officiated at the 10:30 service. Mrs. T. T. Loy of Minot, sister of the bride, and Charles Barnum of Glencoe, Minnesota, brother of the bridegroom, were the attendants. The bride wore a two piece silk suit of power blue with full length coat, navy accessories and a hat in natural colored straw. Her corsage was of gardenias and lilies of the valley. Mrs. Loy wore a suit of grey wool with accessories in dubonnet. Sweet peas and white roses made up her corsage. Mr. and Mrs. Barnum will be at home in Detroit Lakes, where both have been members of the Detroit Lakes High School faculty, after a trip to the Dells of Wisconsin. Walter Bellin, Emma Gotfredsen Exchange Vows Service Read by Rev. Dierks, Page On Tuesday evening, June 4, at the Max Gotfredsen home occurred the marriage of their daughter, Emma to Walter Arnold Bellin of Erie. The service at 7:30 was read by Rev. Dierks of Page, in the presence of the immediate families. The bride was attired in a black panorama net dress with white accessories, her sister Evelyn Gotfredsen as bridesmaid wore a blue lace dress. Mr. Albert Lyndemann acted as best man. Following the service a wedding luncheon was served. The young couple will make their home on the groomÕs farm north of Erie. Emma is a graduate of the Hunter High School and has attended Mayville State Teachers College. She has taught school the past few years in the rural schools of Cass County. Erie Program at M. E. Church Mrs. J. A. Burgum gives Address Memorial Day exercises were held at the Erie Methodist Church under the auspices of the American legion Auxiliary Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. The Erie High School band, in their new uniforms of blue and scarlet, directed by one of their members, Wallace Bolmeier, gave a concert of patriotic airs outside. The following program was given: The Young PeopleÕs Choir gave several selections. A vocal solo by Prof. Davidson. Prayer by Mr. Lehman. The speaker, Mrs. J. A. Burgum of Arthur, was introduced by the president of the Erie Unit, Mrs. Pendleton, who spoke on ÒWhat Memorial Day means to America.Ó The altar and chancel were banked with masses of lilac blossoms and snowball bouquets. These were afterwards taken to the cemetery to cover the graves of the ten soldiers and two gold star mothers buried there. June 13, 1940 Gertrude Mosher, Robert Williams Plight Troth Service Read by Rev. Colvin at Mosher Home at Erie At a wedding solemnized at high noon on Monday, June 10, Miss Gertrude Mosher of Erie, North Dakota, became the bride of T. R. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Williams of Orr, North Dakota. The ceremony took place at the home of the brideÕs parents at Erie, in the presence of near relatives and friends. The bride, attired in a white ensemble, was attended by her sister, Ruth Mosher. Arnold Eilertson assisted Mr. Williams. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. R. L. Colvin of Erie. LohengrinÕs Wedding March was played by Mrs. Melvin Otis. ÒThe Song is SweetÓ was sung by Miss Jean Hill of Erie. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Williams of Orr, and daughters Margaret, Beverly and Dorothy; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nutting, Erie, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rasmussen, Hunter; Miss Mamie Naaden, Braddock; Miss Jean Graves, Tokio; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Thompson, Arthur; Mrs. Melvin Otis and Jean Hill of Erie. The newlyweds left immediately on a trip to Winnipeg and other points. They will be at home at Perham, Minnesota June 20. Mr. Williams is affiliated with the International Elevator Company of Minneapolis. Mrs. Williams is a graduate of the State Teachers College at Mayville, North Dakota. Mr. Williams is a graduate of the Agricultural College of Fargo. Both have been members of the Hunter School faculty, Mrs. Williams having taught the third and fourth grades, and Mr. Williams having been instructor in vocational agriculture. Their many friends in the Hunter community wish them unbounded success and happiness. Funeral Rites Held Tues. for Arthur Resident Henry Muhs, 78, Passed Away at Farm Home on Friday Funeral services were held in the Merril Moore chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday for Henry Muhs, 78, pioneer farmer resident of Arthur who died in his home on Friday. Rev. C. E. Parr officiated and burial was at Argusville. Mr. Muhs had been a resident of Cass County for 53 years. He was the father of Mrs. Walt Schur. He was born April 27, 1862 in Davenport, Iowa. Mr. Muhs when he was 25 came to establish a farm in Gardner Township, Cass County. He married Margaret Hagen a year later in Fargo. Mrs. Muhs died several years ago. Surviving children besides Mrs. Walt Schur are Mrs. Guy Hildreth of Argusville, Mrs. Marshall Mew of Elizabeth, N. J., Ralph and Marvel at home, James Muhs at Fargo, Charles Muhs at Amenia and Mrs. Harry Miller of New Salem, North Dakota, Mrs. Karl Gertels of Syracuse, New York and Earl Muhs of Los Angeles. There are 21 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Mr. Muhs also leaves a sister, Mrs. Bertha Sueverkruble of St. Petersburg, Florida, and three brothers, Lewis of Minot and William and Julius both of Davenport, Iowa. Mr. Muhs was a member of the Argusville church. Arthur News Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Doris Marie Roberts daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Roberts of Arthur and Mr. Bruce Carlson son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Carlson of Mohall on June 7. The ceremony taking place in Fargo, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Carlson left on a wedding trip to Oregon. June 20, 1940 Hunter Grain Co. Gets New Manager Mr. Leraas of Hillsboro to Take Charge, June 24 At a recent meeting of the directors of the Hunter Grain Co., Conrad Leraas of Hillsboro was hired as new manager of the elevator here. Mr. Leraas needs no introduction in this community, having served as manager of the Greenfield elevator. He has severed his connections to the St. Anthony Elevator Co. with whom he has been connected for the past fifteen years. He served as manager at Greenfield for twelve years, going from there to Hillsboro where he has spent the past three years in a similar capacity. Mr. Leraas will take charge of the Hunter Grain Co. June 24th. He was active in civic and Legion activities in Hillsboro and we welcome Mr. Leraas and family to our community. June 27, 1940 New Store Front for Arthur Mercantile Co. Business established in 1896 The Arthur Mercantile Co. store, established in the year 1896 and doing business continuously since that time has found that the old store front would not give service any longer and so had to yield to a new front. The new front was completed and viewed by the public for the first time at their annual June Festival, on Friday. The front is of the latest type, full plate glass, boxed-in, windows; the exterior the very newest vitrolite front. The Company will also add a new awning and Venetian blinds to complete the new up-to-date appearance of the store. Mrs. Rosendahl Passes Away at Farm Home Rites to be Friday at Presbyterian Church Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian church for Mrs. H. P. Rosendahl, 58, who passed away at her farm home early Tuesday, after a lingering illness. Rev. E. W. Graham will officiate at the service. The body is at the S. S. West Funeral Home in Casselton. Laurence Whetzel Weds Hillsboro Girl Ceremony performed at St. JohnÕs Lutheran Church The marriage of Miss Marcella Meyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Meyer of Hillsboro, to Laurence Whetzel, son of Mrs. Julia Whetzel, Hunter, was performed by Rev. Schuricht at the St. JohnÕs Lutheran Church. The bride was attended by a sister, Miss Evelyn Meyer, a brother, Gilbert Meyer, acted as best man. Following the ceremony a buffet supper was served at the home of the brideÕs parents.