Sheridan County Newspapers & Publications
Echoes of the Past
Jan 5, 2005
columns by Helen Selee
100 Years Ago - 1905
The new catalogue of the Grand Island Business & Normal College of Grand Island, Nebr., is now being sent out and should be read by every ambitious young man and woman. One remarkable feature of this school is the plan it has of giving students who wish it, time on expenses and allowing them to pay after graduation and being placed in position. Several from this county have arranged to enter soon. It is said to be one of the greatest Business colleges in the United States and its catalogue is sent for the asking.
Lyon & Swigert received their stock of drugs last Friday and have been busily engaged this week getting it ready for the trade. They have a new stock and invite you to call and inspect it.
Bob Fields, who has been swapping yarns and playing whist (the Texas way) in Gordon since Christmas, went down into the south hills Tuesday.
At a special meeting of the Hose Company 1, the following officers were elected: J.E. Owens, president; W.E. Brown, secretary; R.P. Bard, foreman; G.M. Anderson, assistant foreman; F.J. Gailey, treasurer. Three new members, viz: W.E. Brown, H. Raubach and C.D. Wilson. Their next meeting will be held Monday.
Henry Hauger completed the moving of his furniture to Rushville Tuesday. He has leased the Pfisterer Hotel and also the Livery Barn which he will run in connection.
Another United States Senator has been indicted. This time it is Mitchell of Oregon, in connection with a land fraud case.
Jim Grigg, who has been herding sheep for Herman Peters near Hay Springs the past summer, has returned to this vicinity and the girls all seem glad to see him as he owns a fine team and buggy.
Miss Lena Thompson, who teaches the O’Rourke school about eleven miles north of town, returned from Lakeside where she had spent the vacation visiting with her parents.
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MARRIED
On Dec. 31, 1904, at 7 o'clock p.m. at the home of G.W. Beamer, by Justice William Beamer, Mr. William M. Leman and Miss Ada Liptrap. The ceremony was witnessed by a few friends. These young people need no introduction to the people, as both have grown from childhood in Rushville and Gordon. They both being very estimable young people and we congratulate both of them on their wise choice that they have made, and all join in wishing them a long and prosperous life.---------------------------------
It will pay you to examine our underwear and goods before buying elsewhere. Woodruff & Selbig.Charles Neno returned yesterday morning from Norfolk where he spent the holidays with his relatives.
Miss Ione DeFrance left Monday morning for Ellsworth for a week’s visit with her brother Jeff, who has a ranch there.
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Buffalo Bill Going to France???
It is said that William F. Cody (“Buffalo Bill”) intends to expatriate himself and become a citizen of France. Cody is well along in years and his family troubles have worn him down considerably. For this reason he is desirous of turning over his Wild West Show to younger hands. He is going to Europe with the show in February, and it is said that if he can settle his wife’s suit for divorce and dispose of some other matters, he will never return to America but will spend the remainder of his days in France.At Mobile, Ala, James Robinson was sent to jail for 30 days for an assault. The offense for which he was convicted was kissing a young lady against her will.
MERRIMAN NEWS
The new M.E. minister who came here and raised such a “breeze” and cut such a broad swath with his mouth and with writing his own puffs for this column, went away as unexpectedly as he came two or three weeks ago. We supposed that he intended to return but it seems that he did not intend to come back. He dropped down in Merriman just to wait developments. He had a charge offered him back east somewhere but he preferred the one at Broken Bow, and waited here until he was certain that he could get that, and then he went back east; we don’t remember just where. Evidently he was well educated, and had a wide experience, but was very eccentric.Wesley W. Buchan came down from Gordon to file on a homestead in 33, 36. He remarked that he had been filing now for two or three years. He first got a claim where he did not want it and asked to be allowed a second entry, and before this matter got around, the new law was passed and he applied for his additional three quarters. Monday he closed the whole matter up by making a formal application for the whole section as required by the department, and the fee of $14 which he deposited with his application for a second entry, being accepted as the fee for the whole section. It was rather a new case to us but on studying the matter over, we believe it was the correct settlement of the matter, and in keeping with the provisions of the new law.
Miss Lulu Krotz, the principal of our public schools, went to Valentine Monday morning.
We notice that Arthur Bowring blew in from the ranch but did not stay long. He wears the honors of county commissioner with becoming grace, and we presume when this item is read he will be in the county seat getting seated in his new position.
Wm. Weber recently received the sum of $41.50 from the Woodmen Accident Association in which he is carrying a policy. This was the adjustment of a slight injury to his knee cap not long since, and it only proves that it is a good thing to provide for such things.
In all probability there will not be two stars added to the flag at this session of Congress. There is a bill ready to double that number. Senator DuBois of Idaho is a leader of the opposition to the bill. He has changed his stand since fighting for the Idaho territory to become a state. At that time most of the citizens of Idaho objected due to the anti-Mormon test oath. Now he feels that the people of the Oklahoma territory and those of New Mexico prefer to remain territories, and only Indian territory citizens are clearly in favor of statehood. He feels that Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico should be accepted on their own and not coupled with the Indian territory.
75 Years Ago - 1930
City delivery of mail started in Gordon on Thursday morning of this week, with Wes Robson carrying it. There will be two deliveries each day in the business district and one each day in the residential section, it being made in the forenoon. So far, not many houses have been listed for delivery, and those desiring it will receive instructions at the post office.
The new Ford body was shown at the Duerfeldt & Margrave show room on Tuesday of this week and a large number of visitors called to view it. The engine is the same, but the body in the new model is much improved, being considerably larger and more beautiful. The Ford Motor Company is keeping the price down and plan for a larger output in 1930 than they had in 1929.
Mr. T.R. Magowan assumed the reins as president of the Kiwanis Club for 1930, at the weekly luncheon held on Tuesday this week. Mr. Jordan, the retiring president, thanked the officers and members for their loyal support.
Leslie Green, former police chief in Gordon, has been made Deputy Sheriff by Sheriff R.M. Bruce, and will commence on his new duties January 1st, making his home in Rushville. For the past two years, Mr. and Mrs. Green have been living in Hay Springs where he was in the automobile business. Mr. Green is an efficient police officer and should make a good deputy.
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JOHNSON-GARDINER
A wedding of interest to people of Merriman and Gordon, occurred at Clinton, Tuesday, Dec. 24, when Vera Gardiner and Ross Johnson were united in marriage by Rev. O.P. Bottom. This young couple is well known here, having lived in the community all their lives. The bride is a member of the faculty of the Merriman public schools and is a popular and talented young lady. The groom is employed by the C&NW Railroad at Gordon. He is a young man of pleasing personality and is of fine character. Their many friends wish them happiness.
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LETSON--MILLER
On January 1st at seven o’clock, at the Johnson home in Hay Springs, occurred the marriage of Miss Mildred Letson and Mr. Orlo Miller. Miss Letson formerly lived in Gordon with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Letson, and has many friends who wish her much happiness. The groom is a popular young man of Hay Springs. The young couple will make their home in Hay Springs.
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NORDSTROM--FITCH
On Wednesday afternoon of Jan. 1st, a pretty church wedding took place when immediately after the New Year’s service, Miss Evelyn Nordstrom of Algona, Iowa, was united in marriage to Mr. Chester Fitch at the Lutheran Church in Gordon at 4 o’clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H.M. Roth. The assembled congregation and immediate members of the family were in attendance. After the ceremony the bridal couple and the guests went to the home of the groom’s parents where a sumptuous wedding dinner was awaiting them. The bride was dressed in rose silk taffeta and carried a beautiful bouquet or roses. The groom wore a navy blue serge suit. The attendants were Mr. Victor Fitch and Miss Hazel Hix. Miss Nordstrom is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Nordstrom, prominent citizens of Algona, Iowa. She is a charming young woman who is capable of doing her part in the founding of a home. Mr. Fitch is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Fitch, who have been engaged in farming in the vicinity of Gordon during the past year. The couple is at present with the groom’s parents about six miles northeast of Gordon.
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FORSTER--WINTERS
Elizabeth Henrietta Forster was united in marriage to Jess Lee Winters, Wednesday, December 18, 1904, at Martin, S.D., Rev. Fravel officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Forster, old residents of near Gordon. She grew to womanhood here, graduating from Gordon high school with the class of 1927, and has many friends. Mr. Winters is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Winters, and is a very progressive young man. Their many friends wish them much happiness in their married life.
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Mr. and Mrs. Fred House are the parents of a baby boy, born December 20, 1904.Mr. and Mrs. Harley Hardin took their son to the hospital at Hot Springs, with a ruptured appendix last Friday. Last reports were that he was doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hardin are staying with the Hardin children during their parents’ absence.
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Free Eats for all people over 70 when accompanied by their parents at The Sandwich Shop.
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Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parks on Saturday, December 21st, 1904, a son.50 Years Ago - 1955
Merry Hull and Joan Burress were injured Sunday afternoon when the car in which they were riding skidded, went out of control and rolled over. Joan suffered a cracked vertebra of the back and Merry, neck and head injuries. The accident occurred three miles south of Gordon on Highway 27, about 4 p.m. when the girls were returning from the river. The Oldsmobile, driven by Miss Burress, struck a patch of mud, swerved to the soft graveled shoulder where it rolled over and came to rest, headed south. Both girls were able to extricate themselves from the car, but Joan collapsed immediately. They were picked up by Mr. and Mrs. Del Lenox who were behind them. Joan was taken to Gordon Memorial hospital and Merry to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hull, where she lapsed into unconsciousness. The following morning she w3as transferred to the hospital. Merry is showing some improvement, while Joan is in considerable pain and will be placed in a cast.. The top of the car was mashed, one door jammed and the windshield shattered.
Kenneth C. Tausan suffered a compression injury of the chest and facial lacerations and bruises about 2 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1st, when his car missed a curve one mile north and one mile east of Rushville, left the road and rolled. Tausan was brought to Gordon Memorial hospital where his condition is “satisfactory,” according to Dr. Wanek.
Pvt. Charles Ladely, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ladely, left Saturday for Omaha where he will take a plane to Camp Gordon, Ga. He is attending the Southeastern Signal school. He is taking a high speed radio operation course, from which he will graduate March 1.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Finkey, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Carey Spangler drove to Denver, Colo. Saturday morning. They returned home Sunday evening.
Cpl. George A. Collins Jr., arrived in Gordon on Tuesday, Dec. 28, to spend an eight-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Collins. His parents accompanied him on Friday as far as Sterling, Colo., where he met some of his buddies who reported back to Ft. Belvior, Va. with him.
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Merriman News Items
N.F. Hendrichs of Rapid City, S. D. purchased the Marshall Café and took possession on January 1st. After some remodeling of the kitchen the café will be open to the public on Saturday, Jan. 8th.Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Belsky and children left early Thursday morning for Tulsa, Okla., where Blaine will attend 16 months of school at Spartan Aircraft.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Buckles and Jim and Mrs. Mae Buckles retur4ned home Sunday after spending the holiday at Kelso, Wash.
Clyde Weber is busy reconstructing the plane hanger that he bought from Blaine Belsky and moved to the Merriman airport. The building is 42 by 32, outside measurements, and will have room for the plane which Clyde also bought from Blaine, and room for miscellaneous storage besides. All bids were rejected on the 3-plane hanger that is planned for the Merriman airport. Bids will be opened again in the spring when it will be safer to run concrete. There has been considerable activity at the airport during the last week. From two to four planes have been landing daily.
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When a married man has the last word, that word is “yes.”
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Mrs. Minnie Dohse Jones:
Wilhelmina Carstens was born to Herman and Marie Carstens on April 27, 1866, in Birchen, Germany. The family came to America in September 1878 and settled in Washington Heights, Ill. In the fall of 1882 she came to Nebraska and on Oct. 26, 1883, she was united in marriage to John P. Dohse at West Point, Nebr. Nine children were born to this union: Mrs. Ole Hovelsrud, Martin, S.D.; Mrs. Ernest Baldwin, Enid, Okla.; Mrs. Charles Myers, Nampa, Ida.; Mrs. Thomas Eckels, San Pedro, Calif.; William Dohse, Cassopolis, Mich.; Walter Dohse, Willets, Calif.; Mrs. Lena Warnke, Carl Dohse and Jack Dohse of Gordon, Nebr. Mr. and Mrs. Dohse were pioneer homesteaders in Antelope County, Nebraska, living on the homestead 38 years. In 1921 the family moved to Gordon, which has since been her home. Mr. Dohse died, Feb. 23, 1922. In December 1929 she was united in marriage to Tom Jones of Merriman, Nebr. Mr. Jones died in 1936. She lived alone until two months ago, because of ill health she moved into the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lena Warnke. She was making plans for her garden and flowers in the spring. On Monday morning she suffered a heart attack and died Thursday, Dec. 30. Surviving are her nine children, 31 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Bertha Krohm, Randolph, Nebr. Her mother, father, one brother and one sister preceded her in death.25 Years Ago - 1980
The appointment of James W. Sullivan, Gordon, as agency manager in Mitchell, S.D. has been announced by the State Farm Insurance Company. Succeeding Sullivan here will be Bob Alcorn of Chadron. Alcorn, a native of Hot Springs, S.D., served three years with the Army. His wife Glenda, a Buffalo Gap, S.D. high school graduate was graduated from CSC in 1975 and will be the secretary in the State Farm office in Gordon.
Family birthdays were celebrated December 23 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Skinner and family. The occasion honored the birthdays of Mary Levi, Jim Skinner, Andrea Levi and Dorothy Bermingham.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim McBeth, Mr. and Mrs. Bill McBeth and Rick, Mr. and Mrs. Lanny Forster and Ellen Kelley were dinner guests of Jack McBeth, December 27 at the West Winds. The occasion honored Mr. and Mrs. Jim McBeth on their 38th wedding anniversary.
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About New Years, past & present.
Christopher Columbus is generally considered to have been the first white man to celebrate New Year’s Day in the western hemisphere. Columbus enjoyed a sumptuous meal with two monarchs on the island of Haiti on January 1, 1493, when his ships pulled in for repairs.The month of January takes its name from Janus, a two-faced Roman god, supposedly possessed of the power to look back over the past and tell what the future held. He was depicted with a key in hand, denoting the ability to open all doors and gateways.
Use of the notation A.D. was inaugurated by Germany’s Charles III, who affixed the symbolism to the years of his reign beginning in 879.
In earlier times, the “dipping” custom was believed to offer a glimpse into the future. The head of the family, eyes closed, opened the family Bible and indicated a passage with his finger; the text, solemnly read and interpreted, was supposed to indicate the luck, good or bad, that was in store for them.
BIRTHS
*Harold and Anna Mae Brown Bear, Pine Ridge, a daughter, Harolye, 7 lbs, 13 oz., born Dec. 26.
*Ron and Janice Junge, Rushville, a daughter, Amanda Jean, 8 lbs., born Dec. 22.
*Mr. and Mrs. Tony Kelly, a daughter, Julie Kaylee, 7 lbs., 1 ˝ oz, born Dec. 12.
* Marian Short Bull, Hay Springs, a daughter, Dec. 25.
*Carla Rooks, Wanblee, S.D., a son, born Dec. 30.---------------------------------------
Obituaries:
(Due to lack of space, the full obituaries cannot be listed. Anyone wanting more information can contact the Journal.)
* Helen E. Kendall Ruleau.
Born Aug. 31, 1909 in Chamberlain, S.D. Married Nov. 18, 1924 to Herbert Ruleau. Died Dec. 18, 1979 in Gordon.*Virgie E. (Steele) Johnson.
Born June 7, 1890, in Gage county, NE. Married James C. Johnson on Feb. 27, 1932. Died Dec. 17, 1979 in Rapid City,SD.*Mae Buchan Bodwell.
Born Oct. 12, 1888, by the Niobrara river near Lavaca Flats. Married to George W. Buchan on Dec. 27, 1906. Married again June 10, 1963 to Ross Bodwell. Died Dec. 25, 1979 at Gordon.
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