BIRTH, MARRIAGES, DEATHS FROM
The Beach Advance

1909




The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 1st, 1909

Judge Paxton this week issued a marriage license to Charles T. Rimel of Beach and Mrs. Bertha Busse of Princeton, Wis. He also issued a license which give to A. D. Miller authority to take unto himself Miss May Morrison of Hazelton, Ind., to be his wedded wife. We understand Mr. Miller and Miss Morrison are to be married Friday.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 1st, 1909

C H. Howard went to Dickinson yesterday where his friends claim he will join the great army of Benedicts, the lady to the contract being Miss Mabel Gilbert of Sentinel Butte. “Christy” evidently thought he would surprise the boys on his return but in some manner they learned of his intention. Mr. Howard has been an employee at the Northern Pacific depot in Beach for over a year and is an energetic and worthy young man. Miss Gilbert is the daughter of Postmaster Gilbert of Sentinel Butte and is one of the accomplished and popular young ladies of that city. Warmest congratulations are extended to the happy couple if the rumor of their marriage proves to be correct.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 1st, 1909

Mr. And Mrs. Griffith of the Lame Steer district are the proud parents of a little girl which recently came to their home.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 1st, 1909

On December 23 the stork visited two homes in the Golden Valley, that of Mr. and Mrs. William Szndera and Mr. and Mrs. Gust Woijohn. A boy was left at each place. Dr. Smith was the attending physician


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 1st, 1909

Rimen - Busse
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C. T. Rimel of This City and Mrs. Bertha Busse of Princeton, Wis., Are One
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For some time past the friends and acquaintances of C. T. Rimel have been accusing him of having been married on the quiet, but the happy event did not take place until Christmas day, when the Rev. C. S. Thorpe performed the ceremony. The wedding took place at the home of the groom in the southeast past of town and housekeeping was begun at once. Mrs. Busse is a native of Princeton, Wis., but met Mr. Rimel at Westhope, this state, some three years ago while on a visit to her brother, with the result as above stated. The fact that the lady came to Beach December 13 led to the supposition that the marriage had taken place before, but until Christmas day she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Pickett. Mr. Rimel has many friends in the Valley who admire him for his honesty and sterling qualities of character and while extending congratulations to him offer a warm and sincere welcome to his wife.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 8th, 1909

John Cook, who went to Reedsburg, Wis., a short time ago was married Christmas eve to Miss Vernie Smith. They will be back here soon to make their home on his claim.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 8th, 1909

The little four-year-old son of Mr. And Mrs. C. Frezman, died Sunday. The funeral was held Wednesday, interment being made in the cemetery near this city. Mr. And Mrs. Frezman came to Beach early last spring and took up a claim near the Chappell ranch, where they have made their home since. The loss of a boy is a heavy burden to them and the sympathy of the entire community is extended them in their bereavement.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 8th, 1909

Miss Pearl Bond entertained last Saturday evening in honor of her fifteenth birthday. A number of her friends were present and a very enjoyable time resulted.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 8th, 1909

Announcements have been received of the marriage of Walter William Larsen of this city to Margaret Jane Graey of Little Falls, Minn., at the latter place on January 1, 1909. They will be home at Beach after January 21.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 8th, 1909

Sad News
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E. E. Noble Receives News of the Sudden Death of His Nephew In New York
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Last week E. E. Noble received a telegram which announced the sudden death of his nephew, Harry W. Carr, at Buffalo, New York. Mr. Carr was 30 years of age and was an employee of the Smith Premier Typewriter Company at Syracuse, N.Y., but had been sent to Buffalo, N.Y., to take the place of a young man who was going home to see his mother during the Christmas holidays. Mr. Carr, with others in the boarding house, were attempting to put a fellow to bed who was uproariously drunk and in the endeavor the victim became possessed on the idea that he was being robbed and succeeded in getting hold of his revolver. Carr closed in on him from the rear but the fellow put the gun over his shoulder and fired, the bullet entering Carr's body just above the heart. Death resulted while on the way to the hospital. In the writeup of the tragedy the Syracuse Herald spoke very highly of the ability and character of Mr. Carr and also stated that he had been married last August.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 15th, 1909

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Meyer on Tuesday, January 5th.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 15th, 1909

Little Cupid
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Is Busy Joining Hands and Hearts of the Young People of this Vicinity
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Peter Orroverick and Miss Gollis were married at Sentinel Butte, last Tuesday, January 12, and will make their home on the formers ranch on Nuttson Creek, northeast of this city. Mr. Orroverick came to this territory about five years ago and Miss Gollis later, both finding land in the same vicinity. Both are popular and well known young people in the Golden Valley and are receiving the warm congratulations of their many friends.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 15th, 1909

On January 10, at the home of Mr. Kevack, Joe Musil and Miss Emma Permit Rinke were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Justice Heath. Both of the contracting parties are of this city. Mr. Musil has a claim about three miles east of here, on which he has just completed a fine large new house. They started to housekeeping immediately. Both have a host of friends who unite in extending congratulations and best wishes.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 22nd, 1909

The stork recently visited in our locality and left a nice baby girl at F. W. Brock's and a fine boy at Will Clark's. All are doing nicely.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 22nd, 1909

Lights Out!
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George D. Knox Passes Away At His Home After a Long Illness
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Taps have been sounded for another old soldier and the ranks of the Grand Army have been diminished by one more of Grant's veterans.
George Knox, one of the best known of Stewartville's citizens, died at his home Monday morning, December 21. He had been ill since October, but has been out several times since he was first taken.
The deceased was a native of Tioga, county, Penn., where he was born in 1837. In 1853 he removed to Wisconsin with his parents, and two years later came to Minnesota, settling in Filmore county.
In 1861, the Civil War broke out and Mr. Knox enlisted in Co. C., 3rd Minn., volunteers.
After a campaign in the south, his regiment was ordered back to Minnesota to aid in quelling the Indian outbreak. This duty performed, the south again became the scene of operations. Pea Ridge, Vicksburg, Murfreesboro and Nashville, were some of the battles in which Mr. Knox took part. He was never wounded in all the four years of his service, but was in the hospital at one time with a fever.
After the war Mr. Knox taught school and filled various offices. He came to Stewartville seventeen years ago and has made this home ever since. In 1887 he attended a G.A.R. encampment at St. Paul and in a sham battle wherein the old soldiers showed how troops go into action, was wounded in the eye, destroying the usefulness of that member for the rest of his life.
He leaves, besides his wife, two daughters: Mrs. J. O. Dickon and Miss Belle Knox; two brothers, Charles of Sentinel Butte, N.D., T. F. of Jackson, Minn.; and three sisters. The latter are Mrs. Anne Belle Holton of Minneapolis; and Misses Frances A. and Florence H. Knox, both in the Chicago University.
Mrs. Charles Knox has been here for the past week, and the other brother and sister arrived later.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Jones officiating, the Grand Army assisting.
Mr. Knox was not a member of any church, but he was one of those men whose lives might service as examples for other to follow. He was kindly, honest, and always considerate of others. He was an enthusiastic G.A.R. man and at a meeting of that order a short time ago was elected Commander. His loss will be keenly felt by the post here, the members realizing that he was one of their best men. The sympathy of the entire community is with the family. - Stewartville (Minn.) Star.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 22nd, 1909

Brase - Carroll
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H. J. Carroll Married at Gardner, N.D. to Miss Clara Base of that City
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Mr. H. J. Carroll returned to Beach last Sunday evening after a short absence and brought with him a wife in the person of Miss Clara Brase. They were married at the latter's home at Gardner, this state.
Mr. Carroll first came to Beach five months ago as foreman on the new school house building and has become so well satisfied with the opportunities here that they will make this city their home. Lots were purchased north of the track and last Monday afternoon the erection of a residence 24x24 with an ell 12x24 was begun . When time was called Tuesday evening the structure had been framed, boarded in and shingled, and in a short time will be ready for occupancy. This almost equals the record of building in Minneapolis where it is claimed that a residence was begun in the morning and the family partook of their evening mean in the completed structure.
Mr. Carroll's former home was in Munsey, Ind., but five years ago next April he came to Fargo, N.D. where he secured employment with H. E. Allen, the contractor. He proved himself an efficient workman and during the past four years has occupied the position of foreman on many of his large contracts.
Miss Brase has lived in the state for a number of years and is a lady of great personal charm and many accomplishments. A cordial welcome is extended to Mr. And Mrs. Carroll as well as best wishes for future happiness and prosperity.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 22nd, 1909
Gile - Halstead
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Popular Young Couple of This City Married at Sentinel Butte, on Wednesday
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Wednesday morning shortly after 8 o'clock a carriage containing Misses Mable and Myrtle Gile, F. M. Halstead and John Crouse was seen driving out of Beach and on its return in the afternoon it transpired that a marriage had taken place in Sentinel Butte in which two of the parties were principals.
The contracting parties were Miss Myrtle E. Gile, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gile of this city, and Fred M. Halstead, a young farmer south of town. The ceremony was performed at the home of and by Justice Gardner of Sentinel Butte, Miss Mable Gile and John Crouse serving as assistants to the bride and groom. The bride was handsomely gowned in a blue suit on silk.
Both the young people are well and favorably known in Beach and vicinity, which has been their home for about three years, and number their friends by their acquaintances. They are popular because of their sterling character and real worth and we are sure the future has in store for them rich blessings. The best wishes of their host of friends is extended for a long, useful and happy life, whose cup of happiness is always full and many their blessings be as innumerable as the sands of the sea.
They will begin housekeeping immediately on the farm owned by Mr. Halstead's father, two miles south of town.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 22nd, 1909

Postum - Miller
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A Prominent Attorney of Beach Wins Another Case at Court
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Tuesday afternoon J. A. Miller and Mrs. Postum went to Carlyle and were quietly married by Justice Walters. They returned the same day to their home, two miles south of this city, and Wednesday, morning left for Brandon, Wis., where they will make a short visit among old friends. Mr. Miller is one of the prominent attorneys of Beach and has a wide acquaintance in the Golden Valley, who wish him joy in his new relations. Mrs. Postum is also well and favorable known in this vicinity and has many friends. Congratulations are extended by their many friends, in which The Advance wishes to join.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 29th, 1909

A bouncing big girl came to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Waldahl a week ago Saturday.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 29th, 1909

Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Lucy Lee and Leroy Parsons in the near future. Get the rice ready.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 29th, 1909

Attorney J. A. Miller and Mrs. Mary Posten of Beach were in our vicinity one day last week and when they were ready to return it was as Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Miller. Our congratulations are extended to the happy pair.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 29th, 1909

People will have birthdays the same in Montana as in Indiana, or anywhere else. So it seems to Rev. Dudley at least. Last Sunday being his 53rd birthday, his friends here thought it befitting to surprise him, and this they did to a certainty.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 29th, 1909

Invitations have been issued for the marriage of W. A. Young, formerly of this city but now of Park River, this state, to Miss Mable Cameron, on Wednesday, February 10. Mr. Young is well and favorably known in this vicinity and has a host of friends who join in wishing him and his bride-to-be continued joy in their new relations.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 29th, 1909

Dunlap - Owens
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Another Happy Marriage is Credited Up to Cupid by Young People of Beach
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Wednesday morning's train east had as passengers Miss Jennie Dunlap and Reese Owens. A stop at Medora was made long enough to secure a license and say the words that made them one, when the journey was continued to Wisconsin, where they will visit the groom's parents. Both these young people are especially popular with the many acquaintances in this part of the state and are extended best wishes for a full measure of life's joys in the double yoke.
They will make their home of Mr. Owen's farm south of town when they return to Beach.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, January 29th, 1909

Birthday Party
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Mrs. F. J. Smith Remembered on Her Fifty-sixth Birthday by Social Gathering
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Last Friday, January 22, was the birthday of Mrs. E. F. Smith and her son Angus prepared a little surprise for his parents by asking about forty friends to drop in and spend the evening. The affair was a complete surprise to Mrs. Smith, who did not realize just what was being done until quite a number had gathered.
The evening was spent in an informal social way, the older folks playing cards while the young folks enjoyed the more active pastime of dancing. At the proper time the guests prepared and served refreshments, which concluded a remarkable pleasant evening.
Before leaving for their several homes the guests presented Mrs. Smith with a rocking chair as a remembrance of the occasion and expressed wished for many happy returns of the anniversary day.
Mrs. And Mrs. Smith came to the Golden Valley about three years ago and are therefore entitled to be classed among the pioneers. While a long ways from their former home in Wisconsin they have many of their former friends and acquaintances as neighbors in their western home.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 5th, 1909

Three new babies are reported by Dr. Museus. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Stotsenberger, Alpha, a girl, last Monday; a boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Murry, at Rocky Butte; also a boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Ostofeitch, who live seven miles southwest of town, on Sunday, January 31.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 5th, 1909

J. W. Growers of Burkey was called to Demossville, Kentucky, Thursday, by the death of his brother and the serious illness of his sister. Cause of death was not stated in message, but a letter received recently stated they were threatened with pneumonia. Sympathy is extended in his hour of affliction and it is hoped he will find his sister much improved.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 5th, 1909

Carl Sherva and Miss Mary Jahr, both of Burkey, were married last Saturday. We were unable to learn the particulars, but as they registered at the State Line Hotel, Sunday as Carl Sherva and wife, we accept the report as true. Both own farms at Carlyle, Mrs. Sherva having made commuted proof on her homestead some time since, and their home will therefore be on Mr. Sheva's homestead. Both this people are very highly spoken of in the community in which they life and The Advance joins their many friends in congratulations and best wishes.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 5th, 1909

Mr. And Mrs. Oscar Odman are the proud parents of a ten and a half pound boy, born of January 27, and Oscar wears the smile that won't come off. We wish them much happiness in this new found joy.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 5th, 1909

Death by Drowning
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Brother and Nephew of Mrs. N. A. Heath Meet Death in Birch Bay
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Letters were received this week by Mrs. N. A. Heath of this city which contained the sad news of the death of her brother and nephew, at Birch Bay, Wash., on January 27.
The letter stated that they were in a boat on the bay when a storm came up and capsized the boat when quite a distance from shore and waves were rolling so high that it was impossible for help to reach them. The names of the deceased are Newell and Archie Baker.
The news was a severe shock to Mrs. Heath and the sympathy of the entire community will be out to her in her great affliction.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 5th, 1909

Fatal Tank Explosion
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Shock is Felt Throughout City and Noise is Heard by People Some Distance in Country
W. H. Gilmore Dead
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Kastien's Machine Shop Considerable Damaged - Workman Alone at Fault
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The Advance is called upon this week to chronicle the particularly sad death of one of its citizens as the result of an explosion, of a tank which was being repaired at A. E. Kastien's machine shop.
Sometime during last summer the tank was made for Kranick & Walker for the purpose of carrying gasoline and kerosene to their breaking engine and it was found that a slight leak existed in the partition between the two compartments. It was accordingly brought to the shop about three weeks ago for repairs. The head of the gasoline end had been removed, the partition covered with solder and the head replaced. In this operation the tank had been placed in almost every conceivable position and part of the time at least, the intact caps had been removed, so it would naturally be supposed little, if any, gas remained in the tank. On Wednesday, after completing some other work, William Gilmore was told to complete the work on the tank. After doing so he placed water in the gasoline compartment and to ascertain whether or not it leaded through the kerosene end removed the cap to the compartment and lit a match, the better to see the inside of the tank. A terrific explosion followed which was heard all over town and by many people who were some distance from the city.
The head of the tank was blown off and as Gilmore was standing immediately in front of it, it carried him to the corner of the building, a number of feet away, breaking one leg and one arm and severely injuring him internally, from the effects of which he died Wednesday evening at about 9:30. The end of the tank struck the side of the building some ten feet from the starting point, breaking a 2x4 off at two places, tearing several boards loose and racking the building at every joint. Medical aid was immediately summoned and everything possible was done, but to no avail. L. A. Cram was standing sufficiently close to the tank to have his trousers ripped open up to the knee, but was uninjured.
William H. Gilmore came to Beach last July from Peoria, Ill., where he had been employed by the Colean company in Mr. Kastien's department. He was 34 years of age and leaves a wife at Beach, a mother and two sisters at Lincoln, Neb., also a sister at Strang, Neb., and one at Geneva, Neb. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge of Oxford, Indiana, at which place he at one time operated a blacksmith shop of his own, and it is more than probably that this society will make arrangements for burial. He carried accident insurance in the Phoenix company of Detroit, Mich., and life insurance in the equitable of New York. The body will be taken to Lincoln, Neb., for interment.
Mr. Gilmore was an industrious, sober man and a loving husband, and deep sympathy is felt for the wife in this her hour of great affliction.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 12th, 1909

Talk about birthday parties, we have them at Alpha. Sunday was spent at White's in honor of Miss White's twenty-second birthday. A large number were present and everyone had a nice time.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 12th, 1909

Carl Sherva and Miss Marie Jahr of this place left last Sunday and when they returned it was as one. Our congratulations are extended to these estimable young people

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 12th, 1909

A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Hayes, who live southwest of Wibaux, last week.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 19th, 1909

John Burk is No More
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Has Been in North Dakota Since 1878 and a Resident of Burkey Two Years.
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Last Saturday evening John Burk, who lives near Burkey, passed away after a lingering illness with cancer of the stomach.
John Burk was born in Indiana in 1846 and was therefore 62 years of age at time of death. He spent most of his young days and grew to manhood at Rochester, Minn., but came to the territory of the Dakotas in 1878, in some part of which he lived since. He came to the Golden Valley about two years ago and took a homestead near Burkey. He was a man much admired by all who knew him and was especially fond of children.
Mr. And Mrs. Borbridge cared for him during his last sickness.
Funeral services were held at the Catholic church in this city Tuesday, Father Dignan of Dickinson, officiating and interment was made in the Catholic cemetery.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 19th, 1909

One more of the bachelors has taken unto himself a housekeeper. Miss Lucy Lee and Leroy Parsons went to Medora, Tuesday and were married and have taken up housekeeping on the latter's claim. We are all glad of another neighbor in this vicinity. The community extends congratulations to the bride and groom.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 19th, 1909

A surprise party was held at the home of Miss Hilda Davidson last Saturday evening, it being her birthday. A very social and enjoyable time is reported.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 19th, 1909

A baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Olson, Sunday morning.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 19th, 1909

Mr. and Mrs. Denton, who live near Burkey, received a present on Valentine's day in the shape of a nine pound baby girl.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 19th, 1909

Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. W. Abernethy each announce the arrival of a son at their homes of Thursday, Feb. 18. Watch Beach grow.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 19th, 1909

C. W. Heckaman wears a smile that won't come off and he sure has a right to it. On Tuesday morning his wife presented him with a fine pair of twin girls. All are doing nicely.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 19th, 1909

Birthday Party
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Bonnie Stockwell and Ruth Laughnan Entertain for Mrs. M. Laughnan
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These young ladies issued invitations last week to a number of the friends of Mrs. M. Laughnan, to be present at a 7 o'clock dinner Saturday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Stockwell. The invitations were heart shaped and very pretty.
When the guests had all arrived the guest of honor began to mistrust that more than ordinary attention was being paid to her and after dinner when she was confronted with a number of very pretty and useful presents which had been given her as a remembrance of the occasion, she fully realized that she had been the victim of a neat little plot, and the young ladies felt fully repaid for the fearful strain which they had been under to keep the secret.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 19th, 1909

Cameron - Young
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Wedding at Park River in Which W. A. Young, Formerly of This City is a Principal
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The wedding of W. A. Young, formerly of this city, to Miss Mabel C. Cameron of Park River, February 10, is given to the public in the following manner by the Gazette:
“One of the prettiest weddings of the season was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Brett on Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock, when Miss Mabel Claire Cameron, eldest daughter of Alderman and Mrs. S. A. Cameron, was united in the hold bonds of matrimony to Mr. William Albert Young, both of this city.
“The bridal party slowly descended the stairway to the soft strains of the Lohengrin wedding march, played by Miss Grace Holmes. Before the music of the march was sounded, Mrs. H. A. Libby sang “O Promise Me. The Rev. H. P. Cooper of Casselton, uncle of the bride, performed the ceremony, the effective ring service of the Methodist society being used. The bride and groom took their oaths in the parlor in an embankment of greens and flowering plants. The bride was prettily gowned in white silk mull over silk, trimmed in lace trimmings. Her maid of honor was Miss Ida Finneseth, who wore white china silk, The groom was attended by Mr. Lloyd Cameron, brother of the bride, and they both wore the conventional black.
An elaborate wedding dinner was served after the ceremony in the dinning room, which was effectively and prettily decorated in pink and green. A great many tokens of friendships and esteem, consisting of linen, cut glass, silver and china were presented the happy couple, which will remind them of their many friends. Fifty guests, consisting of the relatives and the members of the choir of the Methodist church, of which the bride is a member, were present to witness the happy event.
“The bride is one of the most popular young ladies of the city and has taken a very active part in church and social life. The groom since last August has been the editor of the Republican and since his arrival here has made many warm friends, who extended hearty congratulations.
“Mr. and Mrs. Young will be at home after March 1, in this city to their friends. The out of town guests were the Rev. and Mrs. H. P. Cooper of Casselton, Miss Pearl Kerr of Milton, Mrs. Dan McEachern of Grand Forks, and Miss Grace Holmes of Duluth, Minn.
Mr. Young for a time was in the newspaper business in this city and added materially to the effort which was then being put forth to advertise Beach and the Golden Valley, He won for himself an enviable reputation and his host of friends here offer to him and his bride, hearty congratulations and best wishes for a long and useful life in which the cup of happiness and prosperity is ever full to overflowing.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 26th, 1909

W. H. Sprague was given a little surprise recently, by the assembling of a number of friends at his home, his wife having extended the invitations without his knowledge. The occasion was his birthday and while he was thus forcible remainder (sic) of the passing of another mile stone in the allotted span of three score years and ten of life, he seemed to enjoy the event as much as did the rest present. Even being in the land business does not stop the ceaseless roll of time and the frequent recurrence of birthdays.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 26th, 1909

A nice baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Meeks last Saturday, and Mr. and Mrs. W. A Hart rejoice over the fact that a fine girl came to their home on February 18. Both are of Sentinel Butte.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 26th, 1909

Announcements of the marriage of Lewis Edward Carr and Miss Vera Augusta Near, on January 1, at Minneapolis, have just been received here. They will be at home after April 1 at Redfield, S.D.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 26th, 1909

Another Wedding
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Miss Edith Schallock and Ferdinand Schmeling Married in Beach Last Tuesday
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Romance which began at Winneconne, Wis., some time ago, found its termination in the nuptials of Miss Edith Schallock and Ferdinand W. Schmelling, last Tuesday afternoon at 3:00, in the Lutheran church of this city. Rev. Jacob F. M. Essign, German pastor of the society, performed the ceremony in the presence of a few intimate friends.
The bride was gowned in white silk and wore a bouquet of pink carnations. Her sister, Sarah Schallock, served as maid of honor while Frank Kannenberg, supported the groom.
After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served to which the friends did ample justice.
The bride and groom came to Beach from Winneconne, Wis., during the past summer and for the present will make their home with the bride's parents, seven miles south of town.
Congratulations are extended.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 26th, 1909

Jordan - Johnson
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A Pretty Home Wedding at the Jordan Home Wednesday at High Noon
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Last Wednesday at noon there took place at the home of J. L. Jordan, a very happy event. On this occasion their eldest daughter, Edith, was married to Chas. R. Johnson.
The wedding was of a quite simple nature, only the relatives of the families being present. Rev. Alex Douglas, their pastor pronounced the solemn words that made them man and wife.
Immediately after the ceremony a bountiful dinner was served to which all did ample justice.
The bride was daintily gowned in white silk and looked very pretty. She had as her maid of honor her sister, Elsie. The groom was attired in the conventional black, and was attended by his brother, Ole Johnson of Glendive, Mont.
They were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents. The happy couple have been prominent in religious circles for several years. Both are active members of the Congregational church here and have endeared themselves to all by their upright character and efficient service in the choir, Sunday School and young peoples society. Their many friends extend to them their heartiest congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy and prosperous life.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, February 26th, 1909

Are Now One
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Mr. Michael Power and Miss Parvis Wills Married at Dickinson, Tuesday
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Michael Power, junior member of the firm of Dickinson & Power, of this city, and Miss Parris Wills of Wibaux, went to Dickinson last Tuesday morning and were quietly married at the home of Rev. Father Digan. The event was planned very quietly and few of the friends of the contracting parties were aware that the time had arrived for its fulfillment. They returned to Beach on the evening train and for the present will occupy rooms over the store.
Mr. Power is one of the young, progressive men of Beach, having been among those who early cast their lot with the city and the firm of which he is a junior member has built for itself a large and prosperous patronage. Miss Paris Wills is the charming and accomplished daughter of one of Wibaux's oldest citizens and has a large acquaintance in this city. The host of friends of the happy couple unite in extending congratulations and best wishes for a long, prosperous and happy life.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, March 5th , 1909

The stork visited the home of J. C. Rasmussen of Medora and left a fine boy. Cris says it is a dandy.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, March 5th , 1909

A young daughter arrived this week at the home of H. G. Kinmark. She came to stay and Horace wears the smile that won't come off.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, March 5th , 1909

Albert Henney of Beach and Miss Marguerite Scoggins Married in South Dakota.
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The DeSmet News of DeSmet, S.D., has the following to say of a marriage there in which the people here will be interested:
“At the hour of 6 o'clock on Tuesday evening, Rev. J. E. Booth united in marriage Mr. Albert Henney and Miss Marguarite Pearl Scoggins. The ceremony was performed at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Booth, where the bride had made her home for a year or more. There were present relatives and friends and the event was a very happy one. “The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Henney of this place, but who has been providing for a home of his own on a farm at Beach, N.D., and where he will take his bride after a short visit in Minneapolis. Miss Scoggins came here from St. Louis to visit with her cousins, but her stay was so enjoyable that she remained and took a position in the telephone office.” The groom has many friends in the Golden Valley who, while extending congratulations, will also add a warm welcome to his wife.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, March 12th, 1909

Albert Henney has returned to his farm in this locality after a visit in South Dakota, where he was united in marriage to Miss Scoggins. May prosperity attend them in their new relations.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, March 19th , 1909

Tuesday, March 9, being the forty-third birthday of W. A. Walters, his neighbors thought it fitting to surprise him. This they did to the queen's taste and when he came home shortly after dark he found the house full of people. After everything has quieted down ice cream and cake was served and at a late hour the guests departed, leaving with W. A. a bible as a reminder that he passed another mile stone.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, March 19th , 1909

Mrs. Alice Gilmore wishes to express, through the columns of The Advance, her appreciation for the promptness of the Equitable Life Assurance Company in the adjustment of the claim of her husband. Also for the kindness extended by the general agent, Frank E. Morton, in her sad breavement.



The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, March 19th , 1909

The stork called at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Frederick E. Near last Tuesday morning and left a nice ten pound boy. All are doing nicely.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, March 19th , 1909

Frank E. Morton of Bismarck, N.D., general agent for the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, was in Beach the first of the week to settle the claim of Mrs. Alice Gilmore against the company on account of the death of her husband.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, March 26th , 1909

A Sad Death
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A Young Business Man of Beach Stricken Down With Typhoid Fever
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Last Saturday evening the citizens of Beach were shocked and pained to learn that J. F. Loughton had passed away about 6 o'clock, after a three weeks illness with typhoid fever.
Mr. Loughton was born at Lafayette, Ind., twenty-seven years ago last June and much of his younger life was spent there, but several years ago he went to Glendive, Mont., where he was employed as a plumber. While there an acquaintances was made with Miss Maude Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Brown, who live four and a half miles east of Beach, which ripened into an affection which brought about their marriage in October, 1907, at Glendive.
Since being married they have traveled a great deal, but some time ago they decided to settle down and have a home and with this idea in mind had selected Beach as the place. At time of death he was having a bakery building erected in the eastern part of town and expected to open business as soon as completed. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the school house, Rev. Douglas officiating, and was largely attended. His wife is a member of the Royal Neighbors and that organization attended in a body. Mr. Loughton was a member of the Improved Order of Red Men, but carried no insurance. He leaves besides his wife, a mother at Lafayette, Ind., one sister in Chicago, and one sister in Ohio. His sorrying wife and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community.
After learning of his serious illness his poor, aged mother started from Indiana to be with her boy, but did not arrive here until a few hours after the funeral and this condition was made known to her by accident just as she alighted from the train.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, April 2nd , 1909

George Delany received word Monday that he was father of a nice twelve pound boy. His wife is now at her home in Cambridge, Minn., and is doing nicely.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, April 2nd , 1909

Mr. and Mrs. Bast announce the arrival of a nice little girl at their home on the evening of March 31.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, April 2nd , 1909

Last Monday was the eighth birthday of Beatrice Elliott and the occasion was observed by a party of little folks from 3 to 6 o'clock. Refreshments were served at 5. Before departing the little hostess was presented with many tokens of remembrance

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, April 23rd , 1909

Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Drewnick on April 18, a fine baby girl. Mother and child are doing well.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, April 30th , 1909

Mr. and Mrs. B. Adolph Haijsman are rejoicing over the arrival at their home on April 27 of a fine baby girl. This is the first child and Adolph - well, he is pleased.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, April 30th, 1909

Born to Mr. And Mrs. Lewis Harkins, yesterday morning, a baby boy.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 7th, 1909

Burned to Death
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Parents Also Burned in Their Attempt to Rescue Child From Burning Building
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The 2-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sharman was burned to death in a fire at the Sharman home, six miles west of Belfield, Wednesday afternoon and the father, who tried to rescue the unfortunate child, is now in the hospital suffering with severe burns.
The fire started from an over heated stove when the child was the only one in the house. The mother went to the hen house to gather eggs and returning a few minutes later found the interior of the house in flames. She made an attempt to rescue the child but her clothing caught fire and she was forced to give it up. Mrs. Sharman called her husband, who was working in the field. She succeeded in removing her burning clothing before being burned.
On reaching the house Mr. Sharman made a heroic attempt to save his little son and did manage to bring the child from the house, which was then nothing but a mass of flames. The child was horribly burned and died about twelve hours later, after suffering intense agony. Mr. Sharman is still in the Arnold hospital at Belfield, suffering with severe burns about the face, hands and arms.
The funeral of the little child was held in Belfield Thursday. The parents are terribly grief-stricken and the mother has been nearly frantic since going through the awful ordeal. -- Dickson Press.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 7th, 1909

Mr. And Mrs. Buck, near Burkey are the proud parents of a diminutive daughter.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 7th, 1909

Last Saturday B. A. and W. A. Sprague received a telegram announcing the death of their father at Detroit, Michigan, which occurred that morning at 10 o'clock. The old gentlemen had been a sufferer for years with paralysis and his death came as a relief to him. The interment took place at Forest River, N.D., last Tuesday at which place he had been a resident for some time and where he owned property. Bert Sprague left Sunday evening for the place to be present at the funeral.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 7th, 1909

George Lentle of Sentinel Butte died Monday from apoplexy, after a short illness.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 7th, 1909

Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Lassell are the proud parents of a fine baby boy, which arrived last Monday, May 3.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 14th, 1909

Married in Illinois
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Arthur Warner Has Selected a Companion to Share His Fortunes in the Future
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While Arthur Warner, who has been employed at the Kastien machine shop in Beach for the past several months, was east on a recent visit, he joined the army of Bendicts. The bride was Miss Katherina Zimmerman, of Peru, Illinois and the wedding ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, by Rev. Blatsberg, pastor of the German-Lutheran church. After the wedding the happy couple visited the parents of the groom and several points of interest in Illinois, returning to Beach last Monday evening, which city will be their future home. A residence is in course of construction for their occupancy, but until finished they are boarding with Mr. Brewer. Mr. Warner is a sober, industrious young man and we extend to him congratulation and to his wife a welcome to her adopted home in the west.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 14th, 1909

Mrs. N.A. Heath received a telegram last week announcing the death of her mother and Saturday left for the old home to be present at the funeral. Her many friends here extend sympathy in her deep bereavement.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 14th, 1909

Born, on Saturday, April 8, to Mr. And Mrs. Gus Kaline, a pair of twin girls, weighing seven and eight pounds respectively.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 14th, 1909

Obituary
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The Grand Forks Herald has the following to say of the death of W. M. Sprague, father of W. A. and Robert Sprague of this place:
William Sprague, son of Isaac and Clementina Sprague, was born in Greenfield, Mich., Nov. 2nd, 1841, and died in Pontiac, Mich., April 29th, 1909, age 68 years, 2 months and 18 days. April 5th, 1868 he was united in matrimony with Margaret Stonehouse in Detroit, Mich. To this union was born six children. Isabella Brennan, of Forest River, Mrs. Anna Hagerty, of Grand Forks, William and Robert of Beach, N.D., Harry of Lankin, and Mrs. Grace Crawford, of Pontiac, Mich. In April, 1881, he located on a farm near Forest River, where he resided until 1899, when he removed to Pontiac, Michigan, where he died. On Dec. 23, 1895, his faithful wife and mother of his children was called to dwell with Him in whom she had put her trust. On Sept. 16, 1897, he was married to Mariah Richardson, of Prairie Farm, Wisconsin, who survives him. Jan. 4th, 1891, he was received into the Forest River Methodist Episcopal church on probation by Rev. J. R. Yost, being baptized on the same day by the same minister. On Jan. 8, 1893, he was received into the church in full connection by Rev. Yost and although he removed from Forest River ten years ago he still retained his church membership there. He lived and died in the faith in Jesus Christ. He was a consistent member of The Independent Order of Foresters. He leaves to mourn his departure, three brothers, a widow, six children, and 13 grand-children besides a host of friends.
He was a good neighbor, a splendid citizen, a kind and loving husband and father. For five years he has been a suffered and for the past three years a helpless invalided, but during all those days he was a patient sufferer until his master said: “It is enough, enter thou into the joys of Lord." Funeral services were conducted from the Forest River Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday, May 4th by Rev. J. G. Moore, of Grand Forks, assisted by Revs. Stephenson and Medland of Forest River. Interment was made in the Forest River cemetery.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 14th, 1909

A Sudden Death
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Exhibition of Strength Causes Injury Which Results in Operation and Death
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For some time past Harvey Fleet has been employed by the Golden Valley Telephone company to haul supplies to different points along line of construction. Last Saturday some of the men were making quite an ado over putting a telephone pole onto the wagon and Mr. Fleet jokingly remarked that if they would get out of the way he would load the pole with one hand. He done the job all right, but in the exercise of his strength strained himself and Dr. Smith was called to attend him. He decided that an operation would be necessary and Monday morning the patient was sent to the hospital at Dickinson. When the operation was performed it was found that the appendix had been perforated, evidently caused by a chronic disease at that point which caused a weak condition but of which Mr. Fleet had never complained. A telegram to his brother Wednesday evening announced that he was in a very critical condition and asked him to come to Dickinson at once. Death came at 5 o'clock Thursday morning.
Harvey Fleet was born in Meeker county, Minnesota, in August, 1863, and was therefore 45 years of age. Later in life he was married and one child, a boy, was born to them. Mr. Fleet came to this part of the country six years ago and has been in Beach or vicinity since the town was started. He leaves a mother at Hutchinson, Minn., seven brothers and five sisters to mourn his death, only one of which M. W. Fleet is in this state.
The body was shipped to Beach last evening and if arrangements can be made funeral services will be held at the United Lutheran church on Saturday afternoon, Rev. Essig, conducting the services. Interment will be made in the Beach cemetery.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 21st, 1909

Joins the Army
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Popular Young Couple West to Glendive Saturday Evening and Are Married
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Last Saturday Evening Warren E. Montgomery and Miss Manetta Rataezyk, went to Glendive and were married at the Methodist parsonage. They were accompanied by Harry Halstead and Miss Florence Halstead. The party returned to Beach Monday morning.
The couple are popular among the young people of Beach and vicinity. Mr. Montgomery came to the Valley a few years ago and until the last year has lived much upon the range. Last fall he accepted a position in the harness shop operated by K. S. Knutsen and a short time after Mr. Knutsen suspended business here, started “The Other Harness Shop. He is an industrious enterprising young man and his sterling character and upright dealings have won him friends that are limited only by his acquaintances. His wife came to the Valley with her parents, who located on a homestead seventeen miles southwest of Beach in the Carlyle district, but part of the time she has been employed in different positions in this city, where she has won many friends. They expect to have a house on the north side almost immediately and will be at home to friends after June 1st. The Advance joins with their host of friends in extending congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy and useful life.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 28th, 1909

What might be termed a baby show took place Sunday, May 23, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H Huck, the occasion being the anniversary of the birth of their little son Junior. The little host is one year old and entertained a large company of his little friends and their mammas, assisted by his capable mamma. Everyone enjoyed the day and wished the lad many happy returns. The five o'clock luncheon was delicious.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 28th, 1909

A number of friends of E. H. Garmo gave him a surprise party Wednesday evening, the occasion being his twentieth birthday. A pleasant social time was had. Refreshments were served.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, May 28th, 1909

Callender - Nichols
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Young People From Jackson County Wisconsin Married at Glendive
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On Thursday, May 20th, at the M. E. parsonage in Glendive, Montana, occurred the marriage of Miss Pearl Nichols and Lloyd Callender, both of Jackson county, Wisconsin.
Mr. Callender is a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Callenday, of Melrose, Wis., and is a young man of good reputation, well accomplished in books and a successful farmer of his native county. He came to Beach this spring and has decided to make the Golden Valley his home.
Miss Nichols is an accomplished young lady of Black River Falls, and ranks well up among the best of Jackson county teachers. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Nichols, of Black River.
Both the bride and groom have a large acquaintance among the Wisconsin people in this vicinity, who unite with The Advance in extending congratulations and best wishes for a happy and prosperous wedding life.
They have taken a claim north of town and will be at home to friends on the homestead after June 30th, 1909.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 4th, 1909

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Moran are the proud parents of a nice little girl which came to their home last Tuesday morning. Mrs. Moran is getting along nicely, but there is some doubts as to whether or not Mike will ever get back into his normal condition.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 4th, 1909

Mr. and Mrs. Jule Kusske have the sympathy of the community in the loss of their baby, which occurred the first of the week.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 4th, 1909

On Wednesday morning a baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Morris.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 4th, 1909

Mr. and Mrs. M. Kiedrowske are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby girl, born last Sunday.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 4th, 1909

Now at Rest
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L. W. Mogul Passed Away Wednesday Morning After a Lingering Illness
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The many friends of L. W. Mogul were shocked to learn that he had passed away that morning of cancer of the stomach.
Mr. Mogul came to Beach in April last year, taking possession immediately of the Woodhull farm south of town, which he had previously purchased and which was his home while here. He was a former resident of Kent, Ill., where he was an old and honored citizen.
Last fall he went east and submitted to an operation, which gave temporary relief but little permanent aid.
Mr. Mogul leaves a wife, three sons and a daughter to mourn his loss, besides many friends he has made since coming here.
The funeral will take place this forenoon from the Lutheran church, Rev. C.S. Thorpe preaching the sermon, assisted by Re. Alex Douglas. Interment will be made in the Beach cemetery.
This family is extended sincere sympathy.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 11th, 1909

The marriage of Miss Blanche Pickering and Fred Douglas took place at the old Mullendore ranch in Custer county, Montana, Wednesday evening. Mr. Douglas had secured a license in Custer county and came to Beach to have Rev. Douglas perform the ceremony. It was then necessary to go back to Custer county to perform the ceremony and the Mullendore ranch was settled as the place. Both young people are well and favorably known at Carlyle and have a host of friends who unite in wishing them a life of happiness in the new relations.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 11th, 1909

Death in the Beaver
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Irvin Herrick Meets Death While Attempting to Cross Beaver
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Yesterday the people of this city were horrified by the news that Irvin Herrick was drowned Wednesday afternoon in Beaver creek near Charles Elliott's ranch.
Irvin Herrick and his sister Pearl were employed at the Elliott ranch and Mrs. Lloyd Callender came over on an errand. While she stayed at the ranch only a little while the creek had raised considerably in the meantime and Irvin offered to carry the stuff back for her, which offer was accepted. On the return trip he took the ford about half a mile above the house and his sister and Mrs. Callender were on the opposite bank. At the first attempt the horse he was riding refused to make the attempt and his sister asked him if he thought that he could make it alright. He replied: “I can if the horse can.” The horse was then put into the water and when part way across seemed to have been caught by a current, for it rolled over and was taken out of sight under the water. It made its appearance again some distance down the stream and made shore safely, but Mr. Herrick was never seen again, not even his hat coming to the surface.
Neighbors were immediately notified and Miss Herrick started for Beach, a distance of twenty miles, to notify her parents. She notified people along the way and a search is being made for the body today. After riding twelve miles her pony gave out and a farmer brought her into town. Irving Herrick had been in the Golden Valley only a few months, but had earned a reputation of industry, sobriety and sterling worth. He was 22 years of age and was a member of the order of Maccabee's, at St. Cloud, Minn., in which society he carried insurance.
His parents have been here only a short time and his death is an unusually severe affliction. Besides his parents he leaves four sisters and four brothers to mourn his untimely demise. He was one of nine children and his death is the first one in the family. Sincere sympathy is extended to them in this their dark hour of affliction.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 11th, 1909

Obituary
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Lewis W. Mogle, whose death occurred Wednesday of last week, was born September 20, 1840, at Center county Pennsylvania, and was therefore 68 years of age last September. When six years of age he moved with his parents to Stephenson county, Illinois, where he lived on a farm until he enlisted, February 1, 1864, in Company B, Forty Sixth Illinois, Infantry, with which organization he remained until the close of the war.
He was married May 6, 1866, to Miss Harriette Salzman, in Union county, Illinois, who survives him. Five children blessed their union. Four of which, three sons and a daughter, are still living. The oldest son is a resident of Ward county, South Dakota, the daughter, Mrs. Loretta Richtmeyer, at Kent, Ill., the two remaining sons being at home in Beach. He also has four living brothers in the east.
May his ashes rest in peace.
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Card Of Thanks
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We wish to extend sincere and heatfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors for the assistance rendered us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father, and for the many acts of kindness shown in our great bereavement.
Mrs. Mogle and Sons.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 18th, 1909

Rocky Butte
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Little Lawrence Kirkpatrick is quite ill.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 18th, 1909

A bright baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Walker on the evening of June 6. Weight seven pounds.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 25th, 1909

Boardman - Brown
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Quiet Home Wedding Takes Place at Home of Bride, Northeast of Beach
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A very happy event took place last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Rollins, who lives a few miles northeast of town, the occasion being the marriage of her eldest daughter, Cora Mae Boardman, to Oliver Frederick Brown, of Oldham, South Dak. The marriage was the culmination of six years acquaintance and courtship.
Promptly as the clock struck 12 the bridal party descended from the upper room to the soft, sweet strains of a festive march and took their place under a canopy of cedar, especially arranged for the occasion. The beautiful and impressive wedding ceremony of the English Episcopal church, of which the bride is a member, was then read by Rev. Alex Douglas. In clear unflattering tones the happy pair gave their vows that made them man and wife for life.
After the ceremony the invited guests sat down to a sumptuous dinner, where they regaled themselves amid a flow of wit and merriment. The bride is an accomplished and talented young woman who has won the good will and opinion of all her friends and acquaintances. For the past two years she has taught most successfully in our public schools. She was daintily gowned for the occasion in a brown silk dress and carried a bouquet of white carnations. Her bridesmaid was Miss Margaret Dougherty. The bride was given away by her brother Henry.
The groom is an industrious and prosperous farmer residing near Oldham, S.D., in which community he has lived since he was three years of age. His friends and acquaintances say that he is a worthy young man, of excellent character and reputation. His sister, Bertha, accompanied him northward on this eventful trip. David Thompson acted as best man. The happy couple left for their future home in South Dakota on the Wednesday evening train amid a shower of rice and the best wishes of their many friends for a safe journey and a long and successful life.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 25th, 1909

Knox - Hutchinson
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Marriage at Stewartsville, Minn., in Which People of Beach are Interested
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C. V. Knox rather stole a march on his many friends in the Golden Valley when he went east recently by keeping secret his intended nuptials while absent. He returned Monday evening and brought with him Mrs. Knox, formerly Mrs. Lucena Hutchinson, of Stewartsville, Minn.
The marriage ceremony was performed at the parsonage of the Congregational minister at Stewartsville, by Rev. Jones and was witnessed only by the intimate friends of the contracting parties.
Mr. Knox is one of the pioneer settlers of this part of the country and numbers his friends here by his many acquaintances. His reputation as a man is above reproach, his word as good as his bond and his daily life has been that of a law abiding, God fearing citizen. He has quite extensive landed interests in the Valley and is now in a position to enjoy life through his declining years. His new residence is about completed on the north side of the track, which will be their home.
The Advance joins with their host of friends in extending best wishes for a long and happy married life and to Mrs. Knox is also extended a warm welcome to her new home.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, June 25th, 1909

Stinson - Logan
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Yesterday afternoon at 3:30, Rev. J. L. Coutermine spoke the words that made Miss Mable Logan and Walter E. Stinson man and wife. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents in this city. Best wished are extended the happy couple. They leave for a short visit at Glendive after which they will go to Winona, Minn., where they will make their home for the present.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 2nd, 1909

House Wrecked
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Henry Kirch Caught Under the Debris and Instantly Killed
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This section was visited by a wind, hail and rain storm early Tuesday morning, as the result of which one man was killed and grain damaged to a more or less extend in spots.
Henry Kirch came to the Golden Valley last March and was occupying the granary on his father's farm near Burkey during the putting in of the crop. His cousin Paul was with him, his wife and child remaining in Wisconsin for the time. The granary is a building 28x16 feet, one and a half stories high and was very well built.
During the storm Tuesday morning Mr. Kirch was last seen standing in the doorway and shortly afterward the granary was blown to pieces. Either he had stepped out of the building or was blown out when the building moved, for a few minutes later he was found under the root of the building, dead. L. E. Curl who lives only a short distance from Mr. Kirch, saw the building go and a few minutes later was on the ground to see if any assistance was needed and removed the roof from the lifeless remains. He was instantly killed. This was proved by the examination by Dr. Museus during the day, who was sent out to attend the cousin. Mr. Kirch's neck was broken and the skull crushed.
L. E. Curl immediately came to town and sent a telegram to his family at Mazomanie, Wis., and also had a licensed embalmer come up from Dickinson to prepare the body for burial. Later in the day instructions were received to send the body east, in accordance with which it was shipped Wednesday.
This accident and death is an especially sad one. His wife, child, father and mother were expected to have arrived here today, when steps would be taken to put up a modern residence on the farm, and according to previous arrangements his brother was to have been married Thursday. Among the brightest anticipations of a happy reunion for the family and almost at the very altar of his brother's nuptials comes the word of his violent and untimely death. Surely in the midst of life there is death.
The deceased was a member of the German Lutheran church.
The heartfelt sympathy of this community is extended to his sorrowing relatives in the east.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 2nd, 1909

A Pioneer Gone
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Henry Gilbert, of Sentinel Butte, Has Answered the Final Summons
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Last Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock Henry Gilbert, of Sentinel Butte, quietly passed away after an illness covering several months. Mr. Gilbert came to this part of the country in 1882, and made his home on the property which he occupied up to the time of his death. He had occupied the land nineteen years before it was ever surveyed. He was twice married, the wife which survives him, Miss Carrie Woods, being a native of Canada. Besides his wife he also leaves seven children, Harry of Glendive, Edward and Mrs. C. H. Howard, of Beach; Will, Albert and Maude of Sentinel Butte.
Mr. Gilbert held many positions of trust during his residence here. Besides being postmaster at Sentinel Butte for twenty-two years, he was also justice of the peace for a considerable time and also served the county as clerk of courts for two terms. The funeral services were held from the church on Tuesday afternoon, interment being made in the Sentinel Butte cemetery. Rev. Watkins, of Dickinson, preached the sermon.
To his family is extended the sympathy of the community.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 2nd, 1909

McNab - Kingsbury
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Beach Physician Bring Bride From the East - was Married June 22
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The following article is taken from the Cassopolis (Mich.) Vigilant, and will interest our citizens:
The marriage of Dr. Alexander Blake MacNab and Miss Glenette A. Kingsbury, was solemnized at high noon, Tuesday, by Rev. Dr. Lodge of the Hyde Park Episcopal church, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Maria Kingsbury.
Only the immediate families and very close friends of the bride and groom were present, those from out of town being Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Sudworth of Washington, D.C., Dr. and Mrs. M. D. MacNab and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. MacNab of Chicago, and Miss Bertha Myers of South Bend. “A wedding dinner followed the ceremony.
“The bride has been a resident of Cassopolis all her life and is one of Cassopolis' most talented and accomplished young ladies, while the groom, whose home was here for several years, is a graduate of the medical department of Chicago University and a practicing physician at Beach, N.D., where he purchased a home. They left on the Tuesday evening train for Beach and will stop at Chicago for a brief visit while on their way.” Since Dr. MacNab came to this city something like a year ago, he has made many friends who unite in extending best wishes to himself and wife. He recently purchased the Kaveck residence, just south of A. R. Thompson, which is now being fitted up for occupancy.
Dr. and Mrs. MacNab will be at home after August 1st.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 16th, 1909

A baby girl was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Stockwell.



The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 16th, 1909

Born to Mr. And Mrs. Roy Taylor, Sunday, a bounding boy.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 16th, 1909

Miss Naomi Kirkpatrick come home from James Smith's last week.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 16th, 1909

A Horrible Death
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A Once Prosperous Rancher Becomes a County Charge - Cancer the Cause
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Samuel Lowry died at the pest (sic) house in Beach sometime during Wednesday night from cancer of the face. For some years Mr. Lowry was one of the prosperous ranchers of Billings county, owning a ranch about fifteen miles from Medora, and had accumulated considerable of this world's goods. Only a few years ago he was a member of the board of county commissioners and is credited with being at one time, a director of a bank at Belfield.
Some years ago a cancer started on his face and it has grown steadily worse until his death. Money had been lavishly used to employ the best of medical aid, but to no avail. Recently he became so bad that he was refused room and attendance at the hospitals and last Saturday he came to Beach, where he has since been under the care of Drs. Museus and McNab. Owing to his condition it was impossible for the doctors to secure the services of anyone who would attend him and while everything in their power was done to make him comfortable, of necessity he was much of the time alone. Sometime during Wednesday night he passed away and yesterday was buried in the Beach cemetery.
It is reported that a wife and family are still at the ranch.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 23rd, 1909

Born, July 11, to Mr. and Mrs. John Hartsee, a son. Mother and child are doing nicely.
A boy of regulation size was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yopp last Saturday, July 18th. All are doing nicely.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 30th, 1909

Mrs. J. E. Goddard received the sad news the first of the week of the death of her mother, Mrs. W. Sims, of Calcutta, Ohio. She was 78 years of age at time of death and last January buried her husband. She leaves two daughters in this part of the country, Mrs. J. E. Goddard northeast of town, and Mrs. Robert Caldwell near Wibaux. The death of both parents at an interval of only a few months makes a heavy sorrow for her daughters here. Mrs. Goddard was all ready to go home on a visit when she received the news of the death and burial.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 30th, 1909

A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Prehn last Saturday.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 30th, 1909

Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Clocksin, of Carlyle, Mont., are the proud parents of a nice pair of twin girls which arrived at their home Tuesday, July 27th, 1909.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 30th, 1909

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Loenard (sic) Schouboe, on Monday, July 26th, a girl.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 30th, 1909

Hangs Himself
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The Minneapolis Journal contained an account last Monday of the death of Fred Hines, by hanging.
Mr. Hines, after proving up on a claim near Rocky Butte, returned to Ellsworth, Wis., where he formed a partnership and went into business with his father and it is said prospects for the future were very bright. A rope and a tree were the means taken to get out of this world. Mr. Haines had a large number of acquaintances in this part of the state.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, July 30th, 1909

Cupid Busy
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Two Marriages Recently of Young People Well Known in Beach and Vicinity
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Miss Helen Nelson and Henry Hartse went to Medora last Thursday and were quietly married. They are making their home temporarily with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, southeast of town. The young people have a wide acquaintance in the Valley, all of whom unite in extending congratulations. Last Sunday afternoon at Miles City, Mon., occurred the marriage of Miss Elsie Clocksin, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Clocksin, of Carlyle, to Gaylord N. Wells, son of Mrs. And Mrs. S. J. Wells, one of the prosperous farmers south of Beach. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Montgomery of the Presbyterian church. The groom is one of the progressive young men of the Valley and has made arrangements to carry on a farm some three miles north of Carlyle. A house has been purchased which will be moved onto the place, remodeled and occupied as soon as completed. The bride is an accomplished and charming young lady and a leader among her large circle of acquaintances. The many friends of the young couple extend best wishes for a happy married life, together with the hope that their portion of prosperity will be the full measure of success. They will be at home to friends in the new home after August 15th.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 6th, 1909

Fred Johnson wears a broad smile lately, the reason for which is the arrival of a 7 pound girl at his home July 27th, 1909. Mother and daughter doing nicely.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 6th, 1909

Thompson - Smith
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Popular Clerk at The Pioneer Store Married at Hettinger Last Week
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Last Week W. H. Smith of The Pioneer Store left for Hettinger for the ostensible purpose of selling his farm at the place, but it was afterwards learned that his intention were to carry our his portion of a contract in which a partnership for life was formed.
On Wednesday, July 28th, ‘09, at the home of the bride's parents in Hettinger, a ceremony was performed which united the destinies of W. H. Smith, of this city, and Miss Bertha Thompson. The home was decorated for the occasion and to the sweet strains of a wedding march the young couple entered the parlor and took their place under an arbor of decorations, in which a large bell characterized the nature of the event, and where the couple made their vows, Rev. Gunderson officiating. Miss Lillian Thompson presided at the piano. A wedding feast was served immediately after the ceremony. The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful and costly presents, and were accorded the best wishes and congratulations of their many friends in Hettinger.
For some months Mr. Smith has been an employee of The Pioneer Store of this city and by his general good nature and gentlemanly conduct has won for himself a host of friends. He first met Miss Thompson at Dickinson when she was employed by J. C. Cartwright in his dry goods store, and the above is the result.
Miss Thompson is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Thompson of Hettinger, one of the prosperous farmers of that vicinity and is an accomplished and enterprising young lady.
Congratulations and best wishes are extended by his friends here to both himself and wife, any may their future be as bright as the present indicates.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 6th, 1909

Finkelstein - Rosenberg
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Lady From New York Journeys to North Dakota to Take to Marriage Vow
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The home of Mr. Charles Glatt in Fargo, witnessed the happy culmination of a love affair which started in New York four years ago and ended on Saturday night July 31st, 1909, at 12 o'clock, by the marriage of Mr. William Rosenberg, of Beach, N.D., and Miss Lillian Finkelstein of New York City. The marriage at 12 o'clock on Saturday night was performed by the Rabbi of the congregation, David Lesk, in the presence of ten of the leading Hebrew merchants of Fargo, in accordance with the Jewish rites, and was followed by a celebration of the event which lasted all night. Charles Glatt filled the place of best man and also a father to the groom, who has been in his employ for some time. On Monday August 2nd, the couple went to Moorehead and were married there by the judge of probate in accordance with the customs of the United States.
Mr. Rosenburg first met Miss Finkelstein in New York City four years ago and a warm attachment was formed immediately. Since leaving the city, a correspondence has been kept up with the above result. Mr. Rosenberg came to Beach last fall as manager of the clothing establishment of Charles Glatt and in fact made all arrangements for its installation, which shows the high esteem in which he is held by his employer and his confident in his ability. Since coming here he has enjoyed a large and increasing trade and by his business methods and geniality, has won an enviable place for himself among the people of the community.
The lady of his choice journeyed from New York to Fargo to accept a partnership in the firm of Rosenburg & Co., it being impossible for Mr. Rosenberg to leave business for the length of time necessary to make the trip east. She is an accomplished young lady and is extended congratulations. The people of Beach unite in best wishes for the future of this happy pair.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 13th, 1909

Miss Ruth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Kastien, of the Lame Steer district, entertained a number of her little friends Thursday afternoon, the occasion being her tenth birthday. Light refreshments were served and a pleasant time enjoyed.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 13th, 1909

The Acid Route
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William Watson Takes Carbolic Acid and Was Dead When Found
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Last Friday, William Watson came to Beach to secure some of the necessary machinery to harvest his crop with this fall. He did not get things loaded and ready for the return trip until Monday evening and during the night it rained sufficiently hard to make the roads heave. This delayed the start Tuesday morning and for some time he joked and conversed with his acquaintances in about his usual way.
Perhaps the last person with who he conversed was William Moyer of Burkey, who left him sitting on the hay in an open stall at Ulcers & Merrill's feed stable. Mr. Moyer was absent on an errand about forty-five minutes and when he returned he found that Watson had drank about two ounces of carbolic acid and was dead when discovered. He immediately reported the case and Dr. Smith made an examination, but nothing could be done. After drinking the acid he had replaced the cork in the bottle, which he held in his right hand when found.
No special reason can be found for his rash act so far as we can learn. He was one of the early homesteaders in the neighborhood of Williams and was getting along fairly well. He has a large crop this year and good prospects. During his last trip here he drank heavily, but on the morning of his death he is reported to have been perfectly sober. Whether or not he was disgusted with himself for drinking or some other cause was responsible for his act will never be known.
He leaves a wife and one child here. The body was taken to Williams for burial.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 20th, 1909

The many friends of Miss Anna Thompson here will be surprised to learn that she was married in Dickinson, August 14, to B. Lush and will hereafter make that city her home. Mr. and Mrs. Lush came to Beach yesterday evening and will make a visit with her sister, Mrs. L. G. Smith. Congratulations are extended.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 20th, 1909

About three weeks ago Emery Clocksin and wife were the recipients of a pair of twin girls. The mother and little ones are doing nicely and the parents are proud of their new home.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 20th, 1909

Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Howard, Thursday, evening August 19, a bounding baby boy.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 20th, 1909

Word has been received in the city that Miss Hazel Montgomery and Frank Walters were married at Canton, S.D., August 10, after which a short wedding trip was made through Iowa. They are now at Sioux Falls, S.D. where Mr. Walters is to have an operation performed, after which they will return to Beach and make this place their home. Both the young people have a large acquaintance here and congratulations and best wishes are extended.
The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 20th, 1909

Bond - Gilmore
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Two Beach People go to Glendive and Tie the Nuptial Knot
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The many friends of William A. Bond and Mrs. Alice Gilmore of this city will learn with surprise of the marriage of these two people at Glendive, Mont., on Thursday, August 19.
They quietly took the morning train for that city, were married and will return to Beach this evening.
Mr. Bond is a member of the real estate firm of Wood Hull & Bond and is a person of genial disposition and much good nature. He is also a person of quite positive ideas and has made for himself many friends since he took up his residence in Beach.
Mrs. Gilmore has been a resident of Beach something over a year, during a portion of which time she has been employed as housekeeper at the Bond Home.
Congratulations and best wishes are extended by their many friends.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 27th, 1909

Lillie Lee, the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Lee of the Lame Steer district, died during Tuesday night of summer complaint, after an illness of nine days. The funeral occurred yesterday, Rev. Thorpe of the United Lutheran church preaching the sermon. Interment was made in the Beach cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Lee have the sympathy of their neighbors in their deep affliction.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 27th, 1909

Miss Ruth Wheeldon entertained Thursday afternoon, the occasion being her sixth birthday. A number of her little girl friends were present and the hours between 3 and 5 o'clock were pleasantly spent in games and music. Refreshments were served and all had a pleasant afternoon. Best wishes for many happy returns of the days were extended the little hostess before going home.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 27th, 1909

Across The Divide
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After Long Illness A. O. Sandvold is at Rest
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After an illness of considerable length A. O. Sandovold passed over the great divide last Monday morning and is now at rest. During his illness everything known to medical skill was sought to prolong life, but proved of no avail. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Lutheran church and was largely attended. Rev. Countermine of the Congregation denomination preached the sermon. Interment was made in the Beach cemetery.
A. O. Sandvold was born at Osterdalen, Norway, May 17, 1835, and was therefore 74 years of age at time of death. He came to America forty years ago and spend the first eight years in Michigan, then moved to Wisconsin, where he lived until he came to Beach on December 2, 1907, where he has since lived. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. C. E. Letson of this city; two sons, one in Minneapolis and the other at Oconto Falls, Wis., and one sister in St. Paul, who was here at the time of death.
Mr. Sandvold was a quiet, unassuming gentleman and a good citizen.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, August 27th, 1909

Patrick - Whitker
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Quiet Home Wedding That Will Be a Surprise to Their Many Friends
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Last Monday afternoon a quiet and pretty home wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, when the hand of Miss Isabelle Patrick was given in marriage to Freeman Whitaker, Rev. Alex Douglas performing the ceremony. Only the immediate families of the contracting parties were present.
The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Patrick and is a young lady of many accomplishments. She has a host of warm friends and acquaintances and is popular among all who know her. Mr. Whitaker is a young man of good character and reputation, honest and industrious and will not be found wanting in the new responsibilities which he has assumed. The happy couple left on the evening train for points in South Dakota, where they will visit relatives and friends, after which they will return to Beach and make this city their home.
Congratulations and best wishes are extended.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 3rd, 1909

Charles E Winkleman of the Lame Steer District received a telegram Wednesday morning containing the sad intelligence that his mother was dying at her home in Knoxville, Ia. He left for Iowa on the evening train. The notice was not altogether unexpected for she had been ill for several years and it was only a question of time before the end came. She leaves besides her husband, two sons and a daughter, all of whom were with her except Charles. May he realize that it is for the best and that her sufferings are over. He has the sincere sympathy of his many friends here.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 3rd, 1909

Born to Mr. and Mrs. William Belder of Yates, on Saturday, August 28, a girl.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 3rd, 1909

A nice baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wand in the Williams Creed district last week.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 3rd, 1909

Born to Mr. and Mrs. James A. Haigh, September 2, a daughter of regulation size and weight.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 3rd, 1909

Killed by the Cars
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Archie Sanders of Mountain Grove Mo., Meets Instant Death Yesterday
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During Wednesday night Marshall Pickett was called to the depot by the announcement that a man had been found dead on the tracks. Assistance was obtained and the remains taken to the fire hall where his identity was learned by letters on his person. It was also learned that he had a brother Walter at Mountain Grove, Mo., and a telegram was sent notifying him of the accident and asking for instruction as to the disposal of the body. He will be buried here.
Mr. Sanders has been in town only a day or two, having previously been employed in the gravel pit at Glendive, which position he quit to enter the harvest field. When found he had only ten cents in his pocket and it is probable that he was attempting to steal a ride west when the accident happened.
It is thought the first section of No. 51, freight, west bound, was the train selected as he was discovered while No. 6, passenger, east bound, was taking coal, by the rear breakman.
Death was instantaneous, the first injury being on the head where a large gash was in evidence over the left eye and the skull fractured. Marks along the track showed plainly where he had been dragger about 150 feet on the ties, during which process he was terribly mangled. Nothing about his former life has been learned as yet.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 10th, 1909

Sylvester Blodgett was married last Saturday at Medora to a step-daughter of Clarence Shero. Mr. Blodgett is one of the prosperous farmers of the Long Tree district, and his many friends wish him success and happiness in his new relations.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 10th, 1909

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Petty are the proud parents of a baby girl, born Wednesday, September 8.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 17th, 1909

Peek - Brinton
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A Quiet Marriage at Dickinson Sunday of a Beach Couple
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Last Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the Congregational church in Dickinson, occurred the marriage of Miss Helena Peek and J. W. Brinton, both of this city. Rev. Brown read the marriage service which was witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. Peek and daughters Rowena and Mrs. Lloyd of Wibaux. Mrs. Brinton has been a resident of Beach for some time and has a large number of acquaintances in this and surrounding towns who extend to her best wishes for a long and happy life. She left on the evening train Sunday for California with her mother and sister Rowena, while Mr. Brinton returned to his duties in the city.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 17th, 1909

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Benton Hayward, of Sentinel Butte, Sept. 13th, a Son.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 17th, 1909

Born to Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Stav, September 14th, a son.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, September 17th, 1909

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Eben Bartle, September 14th, a son.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 1st, 1909

Mr. Waldahl died last Tuesday night at the home of his son Ole, at the age of 60 years. Interment was made at the Sentinel Butte cemetery.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 1st, 1909

Mrs. R. W. Ager received a telegram Monday which announced the sudden death of her brother, Harry Cummings, at Preston, Minn., of typhoid pneumonia. She will leave for that point as soon as possible.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 1st, 1909

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Henry Hartsey, Sunday, September 26, a daughter.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 1st, 1909

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lovell, Monday, September 27, a son. All are doing nicely.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 1st, 1909

Dies at Dickinson
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Miss Cora Mae Townley Passed Away Unexpectedly Tuesday Morning
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Tuesday morning word was received in this city that Miss Cora Mae Townley had passed away that morning at 5 o'clock at the Stein Hospital in Dickinson, where she had gone for an operation for appendicitis. She passed through the operation successfully but was afterwards attacked with typhoid fever and in her weakened condition she was unable to withstand the ravages of the disease. Her body was shipped to the old home in Minnesota for interment.
Miss Townley has been a resident of the Golden Valley over five years, having filed on a homestead north of town on June 13, 1904, and on which she had just recently advertised final proof. She had four brothers Covert, A.C., Claude and Earl, but her parents still reside on a farm only a few miles from Wadena, Minn.
Miss Townley was a lady of many accomplishments and great personal charm and had a great many friends here who will mourn her loss deeply and who were much grieved when her death was made known. Her brothers have the sympathy of the community as well as her parents in Minnesota.



The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 8th, 1909

Mr. and Mrs. Orin Steinman are rejoicing over the arrival of a son, born last Sunday.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 8th, 1909

Winberger - Schaffer
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Goes to Glen Ullin for a Partner in Life's Journey
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On Tuesday, September 28, Andrew Weinberger of this city was united in marriage at Glen Ullin to Miss Eva Schaffer of that city. The happy couple came to Beach the latter part of the week and went to housekeeping immediately in the residence owned by the groom.
Mr. Weinberger is one of the firm of Carroll & Weinberger, contractors, a young man of excellent habits, good character and a promising future. Since coming to Beach he has made many friends and all who know him respect and honor him. His wife is one of the many excellent young ladies of Glen Ullin, and a warm welcome is extended her by the friends of her husband.
Congratulations and best wishes are extended.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 8th, 1909

Obituary
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Mrs. Mary Sperry was born in Illinois, March 10, 1837, and died October 4, 1909, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. L. Pickett, in this city. She was therefore 72 years and six months of age at time of death. She was married to Elam Sperry, May 22, 1856, and lived in Illinois for many years. Later they moved to Iowa where she lived until her husband's death, which took place on November 27, 1889, when she moved to Washington. Two months ago she came to Beach to make her home with her daughter, being accompanied here by her son Ray. She leaves five children, three daughters and two sons to mourn her loss, as follows: Mrs. C. L. Gifford of Lewiston, Idaho, Mrs. Ida Strawn of Rolla, N.D., Mrs. J. L. Pickett and son Ray, of this city.
The funeral was held from the home Wednesday morning, Rev. Countermine conducting the service. A special choir sang “Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me,” “Rock of Ages” and “Nearer My God to Thee.” Interment was made in the Beach cemetery.
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Card of Thanks
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We wish to sincerely thank our neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness and sympathy during our recent great bereavement and also for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Pickett and Brother


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 8th, 1909

Preston - Olson
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Beach Young People Marry at Dickinson Last Monday
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Last Monday Grover Preston and Miss Esther Olson took the train to Dickinson and were quietly married.
Mr. Preston during the past summer has occupied the position of foreman for Mason & Salzman, contractors, and is a young man of good promise. Miss Olson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Olson, who live south of town. Both have a large circle of friends who extend congratulations and best wishes.
After the marriage Mrs. Preston went to Fargo, where she will make a visit with relatives while Mr. Preston will occupy the time in the erection of a residence in Beach, where they will make their home.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 8th, 1909

Death of T. O. Thorbus
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Well Known in the Golden Valley Where He Had Interest
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It was a shock to the people of this city to learn this morning of the death of T. O. Thorbus, which occurred at 4:10 a.m. today, Tuesday, September 28.
He had not been well for a week or ten days and his symptoms only a few days ago developed into a sever attack of typhoid fever. His heart action was weak and from the first his physician, Dr. Sarles, considered his condition very critical. The worst apprehensions were realized, and yesterday it was seen that he could not survive long. Death came swiftly and surely.
He was one of the bright, active and intelligent business men of the city, reared in the city of Sparta, known to everyone and popular with all for his genial and kindly nature, and his untimely taking away is profoundly regretted and felt as a personal loss to everyone.
His full name was Timothy Oscar Thorbus, son of the late Andrew Thorbus. He was born in Bloomingdale, Vernon county, September 13, 1866, the family later moving to Sparta, where the father established the business of manufacturing and repairing wagons, and when he grew up, Tim, as he was familiarly known, was his main assistant and succeeded him in the business. Of late years he has been occupied in the management of his estate and various business interests. Physically he was of large proportions and great strength, but, as is sometimes the case, succumbed to disease which a less powerful man might have withstood.
He was married January 27, 1903, to Miss Jennie Johnson who, with the little daughter, survives him. There are also living his mother and three brothers, Alfred of Blair, Wis., Will of St. Louis, and Ralph of San Francisco.
He was one of the board of directors of the Bank of Sparta, and also of the Dodge & Davis company, a Mason and member of the Knights of Pythias. - Taken from a Sparta paper.
Mr. Thorbus has been a frequent visitor to this part of the country for several years and at times has been heavily interested in land in the Valley. At time of death he was part owner of the building recently burned in Beach and which was occupied by the Model Clothing & Shoe Company. He has many friends in the Golden Valley to whom the announcement of his death came as a shock and great surprise. He is favorable spoken of by all who knew him.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 15th, 1909

John Crich died Wednesday morning at the Bispham hospital of pneumonia. Little can be learned about the man other than that he had been employed with the Clark threshing outfit up to the time of being taken sick.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 15th, 1909

A nice baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Van Dorn on October 11.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 15th, 1909

Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Edman, October 10, a son.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 15th, 1909

Dies At Aneta
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Paul Laragaard Passes Away After a Long Illness
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Word was received in Beach last evening to the effect that Paul Laragaard had died at the home of his father at Aneta, N.D., on October 6, the funeral being held Saturday, October 9.
Mr. Laragaard was a resident of the Golden Valley for some time, and while here made many friends who will regret to learn of his untimely demise. While a great sufferer, he was always cheerful and uncomplaining.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 15th, 1909

Pooler - Genzel
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Miss Myrtle Mae Pooler Married at Wibaux, Last Tuesday
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Cards have been issued announcing the marriage of Miss Myrtle Mae Pooler of this city to Charles Thomas Genzel, at Glendive, Mont., last Tuesday, October 12.
The happy couple will be at home to friends after October 23, at Wibaux, Mont.
Mrs. Genzel has many friends in Beach who unite in extending congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy married life.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 15th, 1909

Ulcers - Mogle
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Popular Young People of Beach Married at Dickinson
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Arthur C. Mogle and Miss Annie Ulfers returned from Dickinson this (Friday) morning, where yesterday they entered into a partnership for life. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Eugene Ahl, pastor of the Lutheran church of that city. They went immediately to the Mrs. Plotz farm, which they have rented and where they will make their home.
Both young people are deservedly popular wherever known, and have a host of friends in this vicinity who unite in congratulations and the wish that their journey through life may be along a pathway strewn with pleasures, few sorrows and much prosperity.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 22nd, 1909

Harris - Nelson
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John L. Nelson Married Last Thursday to Miss Harries of Wibaux
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Last week Thursday John L. Nelson and Miss Grace Harries went to Miles City where they spoke the words which made them man and wife. Mr. Nelson came to the Valley several years ago and took a claim near Rocky Butte on which he has made final five year proof. He is a progressive young man and during his stay here has made many friends who speak highly of him as a citizen.
Miss Harris took a claim on the Wibaux-Ekalaka trail a little over two years ago and at this place the happy couple will make their home. Both have a host of friends who extend congratulations and best wishes for a happy and prosperous married life.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 29th, 1909

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stafford, October 9, a daughter.



The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, October 29th, 1909

Silver Wedding
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Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Mikkleson Are Guests of Honor on Their Anniversary
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Last Sunday a large number of the friends and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Mikkleson took their home by storm about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, the occasion being the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding day.
The friends gathered at Larsen's store and went from there to the finely appointed home of Mr. and Mrs. Mikkleson on the hill, where they were received by Mrs. Mikkleson, Mr. Mikkleson having previously been taken in charge by one of his friends and kept busy until after the company were nicely in possession of the place.
After a short time spent in a social way Prof. C. H. N. Nelson, on behalf of the friends assembled, presented Mr. and Mrs. Mikkleson with a handsome silver tea set, silver vegetable dish and several other silver articles for table use, not merely as a memento of their wedding anniversary, but as a recognition of their usefulness as citizens in the community. During his very appropriate remarks he emphasized the fact that many of the ambitions of life were vain and worthless and that the life really worth living was a life of service. To be honored and esteemed by your fellow men is worth infinitely more than vast riches and in the spirit he asked the guests of honor to accept the tokens before them, not for their intrinsic value, but as reminders of the fact that service in life is really worth the while.
The uninvited guests had not forgotten that the material as well as the ornamental things of life were necessary and after a short social time presented a number of good things to satisfy the demands of the inner man and to which all did full justice.
The affair was very thoroughly enjoyed by all present, even Mr. and Mrs. Mikkleson becoming resigned to the fact that they could not, for a time, say what should be done in their own home. They departed with the wish that the host and hosts should be spared to us for many years to come.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, November 5th, 1909

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Morrison of Carlyle, Tuesday, Nov. 2, a baby girl.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, November 5th, 1909

Taggart - Johnson<
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Will Travel Life's Journey Together - At Home After Nov. 15
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On October 27, at Glendive, occurred the marriage of Miss Ethel, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Taggart of the Lame Steer district, to Theodore Johnson, Rev. C. S. Thorpe performing the ceremony.
The bride is a young lady of many accomplishments and has a large acquaintance both here and in Merrillan, Wis., her former home. The groom is an industrious, honest and upright young man who came to this part of the country to seek his fortune. He took up a homestead southwest of town on which they will reside and also owns other land besides. Their many friends and acquaintances extend hearty congratulations for a prosperous and happy life.
They will be at home to friends after November 15.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, November 5th, 1909

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rose are the parents of a baby girl, born October 30. This explains the absence of Joe from the shop. Mother and child are doing well.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, November 5th, 1909

Death of 'Chan' Baughman
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Edmund C. Baughman, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Baughman, died at the Bipham hospital Tuesday, Nov. 2, of typhoid fever. He was 21 years of age and leaves father and mother living near Williams, five brothers and three sisters. One brother living in Washington and one brother and two married sisters living in Iowa were unable to get here in time to attend the funeral. A simple song service was held at the parents' home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the remains interred in a quiet spot on the home place.
Chan, as he was known and familiarly called by his friends, was a general favorite of all who knew him. A little over a month ago he was attacked with typhoid fever while engaged with the Baughman threshing outfit, of which he was a part owner. He would not give in, thinking his illness but a temporary indisposition, and pluckily stood by his post until forced by weakness to abandon it.
The Advance joins a sorrowing circle of friends in extending heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, November 12th, 1909

Clement West of Madison Lake, Mont., and Miss Lula Hallock of Loyal, Wis., were married at Dickinson, Wednesday evening, by Rev. Watson. Miss Hallock has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Arnold of this city for several weeks and have quite an acquaintance among Wisconsin people in the Valley. The young people will make their home at Madison. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold accompanied them to Dickinson and witnessed the ceremony.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, November 12th, 1909

A bounding baby boy of regulation size and weight was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mucil on Tuesday of last week.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, November 19th, 1909

Last week Mr. Ben Fulton of the Williams neighborhood and Miss Stella Beach of southern Illinois came to Rev. Dudley's home and signified their wish to be made one. As Mr. Fulton lived in North Dakota, the party had to cross the state line to be married. A high knoll was selected, and when they reached the top, it looked as though made for the occasion, as there was a large flat rock, and beside it was a pile of rocks, representing an altar, where the ceremony was performed. The party christened the hill "Nuptial Knoll." We extend congratulations to the happy couple.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, November 19th, 1909

Last Monday morning Myrl, only child of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Richardson, died of diphtheria. Interment was made Tuesday in the cemetery at Beach. Myrl was about eight years of age and was the hope of fond parents, in whom their affections were centered. Their loss is indeed a heavy one and they have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. May they find comfort in the thought that a wise Providence doeth all things well and their heavy sorrow lose its bitter pain in the knowledge that little Myrl's sufferings and trouble are over and she is now at rest.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, November 19th, 1909

A fine baby girl was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Carroll.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, November 19th, 1909

Marriage licenses were issued as follows: November 5, Ben W. Fulton and L. Estella Beach, both of Williams, N.D.; November 9, Alex Shamberger and Emma Stockman, both of Beach, N.D.



The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, November 19th, 1909

A petition to establish heirship to the estate of H. L. Reick, the se˝-29-142-105, was heard before Judge Paxton, November 8. The deceased was thrown from a train at Montpeliar, Ida., May 7, 1906, and the father, C. C. Reick, is petitioning to be declared heir. W. C. Reick, of Beach, brother of the deceased, and the deceased man bought the place together some years ago. The decree has not yet been granted, but unless some further waivers or agreements between the brothers are brought out the prayer of the petitioner will be granted and a decree issued.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, November 26th, 1909

Tony Bauers of Wibaux and Miss Michels of Beach were married in the Catholic church there Tuesday morning. They will make their home on his claim near Wibaux.



The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, November 26th, 1909

Rumor has it that Miss Blanche Nutter, formerly employed at the State Line Hotel in this city, was married yesterday to Harold Lee of Brownton, Minn., where they will make their home. The many friends of the bride here extend congratulations.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, November 26th, 1909

Wibaux Couple Wedded
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Nuptials of Popular Couple Occur as a Surprise to Many Friends
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Clem Parker and Miss Beulah Rois, two of Wibaux's popular young people, stole a march on many of their friends Wednesday of last week and were wedded at the Catholic church in that town.
Miss Rois is an intelligent, accomplished young lady, and will make an ideal helpmeet through life's journey. Mr. Parker is well and favorably known as the local manager of the Farmer's Elevator, in which capacity he has proved competent and obliging. The happy couple are at home to their many friends in Wibaux, where they will make their future home. All extended congratulations and best wishes.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 3rd, 1909

We have just learned that Mr. and Mrs. Johann H. Fast were visited on November 14 by the stork, who left a baby girl at their home.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 3rd, 1909

Married At Harrisburg
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One of Burkey's Prominent Citizens Gains a Wife Through Correspondence
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The following article was sent from Harrisburg, Pa., November 26, and explains itself:
A matrimonial bureau match resulted today in the marriage of William A. Boyer, the wealthy owner of a ranch near Beach, N.D., to Miss Blanche B. Peall, a laundry worker. The couple met for the first time yesterday when Moyer arrived from the west in conformity with the arrangements they had agreed upon. Today they planned to start immediately upon their honeymoon.
Mr. Moyer is very favorably known in this part of the country and his friends extend congratulations and best wishes.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 3rd, 1909

Wed Thanksgiving
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Earl A Runk of Sentinel Butte and Sarah E. Shallock of Beach Partners for Life
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Elaborate preparations were made for the wedding which took place at the home of the groom on Thanksgiving day, at which time the Rev. F. M. Essig spoke the words which made Earl A. Runk of Sentinel Butte and Miss Sarah D. Shallock of Beach, man and wife.
Owing to the delay of the train there was some anxiety on the part of the guests, which was relieved about 8 p.m. by the arrival of the minister and the plighting of vows. The bridal couple were attended by Harry Shallock and Minnie Kramer, John and Mabel Runk.
The parlor was elaborately decorated for the occasion in yellow and blue and a large wedding bell hung from the ceiling, beneath which the ceremony took place. About 150 guests were present and enjoyed themselves until the next morning.
Mr. Runk owns a claim four miles south of Sentinel Butte where they go to housekeeping. Their friends presented them with many useful presents and all wished them many happy years of wedded life.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 10th, 1909

Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Cora Catherine Boyer to Abraham J. Beiers, Saturday afternoon, December 18, at 1 o'clock, at Beach.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 10th, 1909

A marriage license was issued Monday to Mike Egan and Lenora Pelky, both of Beach.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 17th, 1909

A fine baby boy of regulation size and weight came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Halstead last Tuesday morning and will make their home his home in the future.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 24th, 1909

Beier - Boyer
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Pretty Home Wedding of a Popular Young Couple of the Golden Valley
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A very pretty home wedding took place last Saturday, December 18, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Boyer, when the hand of their daughter, Cora Catherine, was given in marriage to Abraham J. Beier. The ceremony was performed at the hour of 1 o'clock by Rev. Charles M. Good of the Congregational denomination, in the presence of relatives and immediate friends. Following the ceremony a bounteous wedding dinner was partaking of and greatly enjoyed.
Both of the young people have proved up on claims taken in the vicinity of the bride's parents and during their sojourn here have made many friends. Mr. Beier is a young man of exemplary habits, sterling character and will prove a good citizen in any community, while his wife is a lady of many accomplishments and intrinsic worth.
They left Monday morning for a visit with friends in the east, and carried with them best wishes of a host of friends for a long and happy wedded life. They will be at home to friends after January 15.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 24th, 1909

The stork called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Keohane on Monday, December 20, and left a brand new baby boy.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 24th, 1909

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Knopp are the proud parents of a fine baby girl that came to their home on Wednesday, December 15.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 31st, 1909

Harry Cobleigh and wife are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby girl, born on Monday.


The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 31st, 1909

A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cobleigh of Carlyle, on Monday, December 27. Mother and daughter are doing well, while Harry says it is the nicest baby he ever saw.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 31st, 1909

Stensrud - Gilbert
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Popular Druggist of Beach and Lady From Sentinel Butte Form Partnership
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Last Saturday at the Congregational church in Sentinel Butte occurred the wedding of Mr. Otto Stensrud of this city and Miss Maud Gilbert of Sentinel Butte, Rev. Good of this city reading the service that made them man and wife. E. Gilbert, brother of the bride, and Mrs. Rose Gilbert of Glendive, a sister-in-law, accompanied the contracting parties through the ceremony, which was witnessed by a large number of their friends.
Mr. Stensrud is a member of the Beach Drug Company and is one of the progressive young business men of this city. Since becoming identified with the business here he has taken a keen interest in the progress and welfare of the city and is exceedingly popular with all classes of people. The firm also owns a drug store at Sentinel Butte.
Mrs. Stensrud has grown to womanhood in this part of the state, her parents being among the oldest residents here. She is a lady of many accomplishments and has an acquaintance equaled by few, and among all she is a general favorite.
To them are extended the best wishes of their host of friends. The happy couple returned to Beach Tuesday evening and immediately took up their residence in what is known as the Chadderdon residence in the east end of town. They will be at home to friends after the first of the year.

The Beach Advance, Beach, Billings Co, North Dakota, December 31st, 1909

Niece - Osborne
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Married at Glendive - Will Make Home in Beach After the Wedding Trip
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The Wibaux Pioneer has the following to say of the marriage of Dr. Niece and Miss Osborne, who will make their future residence here:
The parsonage of Rev. E. N. English, at Glendive, was the scene of a very pretty wedding ceremony last Tuesday morning which joined the lives of Dr. O. R. Niece, of this city, and Miss Mary Osborne, of Glendive, Rev. English officiating. Only a few of the bride's relatives were present to witness the marriage, and on the following day this highly esteemed young couple departed for the east on their wedding tour.
The bride was daintily gowned in white silk, with rich trimmings of lace, and was attended by her sister, Miss Martha and Miss Simms, of Dickinson, while Mr. R. T. Gange, of this city, acted as groomsman.
Relative to the characters this happily wedded couple, who have scores of warm friends in this city, we will not venture to outline, lest we fail to do justice in the attempt, but suffice to say that their having won countless friends in this vicinity during their short residence here, renders sufficient evidence of their many splendid traits.
Mr. Niece, who has proven a master in the profession of dentistry, has been a resident of Wibaux for the past year and a half, during which time he has established a very substantial business. On their return from the east Mr. and Mrs. Niece will take up their residence in Beach, where the doctor has also established great confidence as a professional in his line and where he is promised an excellent patronage. Although we regret to see the doctor leave our city, we understand he will continue to handle his patronage here. The Pioneer is pleased to join with the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Niece in extending our best wishes for happiness and success.
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We understand office rooms will be fitted up in the Bartley block on first avenue, while they will go at once to housekeeping in the Fredericks residence which the doctor has purchased.


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