Pastor Leads Growth and New Church Plans at Wibaux
A pastor fills additional posts at Wibaux and Belfield, with the society buying a half block in Woodbulls addition to build a new church. A Ladies Aid Society led by Mrs Aug Wiedemann drives church work, with confirmation lessons after services. Rev Essig, a well trained young pastor, studied at Concordia College and Seminary and became popular with congregants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essig
Concordia College
Ft. Wayne
Concordia Seminary
St. Louis
New York
St Matthews Parish Organizes in 1910 Church Built Soon After
Protestant Episcopal St Matthews began services in 1910 under Rev J S Brayfield in a Lutheran church. The mission grew to eleven communicants by year end and erected a furnished church by October. Rev Bragraw Jr preached, and St Matthews Guild formed with officers Emerson Stockwell, O R Niece, Austin, L W Richards. Guild met biweekly at members homes, counting 20 members whose efforts funded the church. Current officers are Mrs H H Miller president, Mrs C H Moulton vice president, Mrs B H Museus secretary treasurer, Mr H M Heath is steward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthews Parish
J. S. Brayfield
Dickinson
Bragraw
St. Matthews
Mra
H. H. Miller
C. H. Moulton
B. H. Museus
Treacrer
H. M. Heath
Seventh Day Adventists Organize Local Society
The Seventh Day Adventists here formed a society four years ago and dedicated a church last year. Rev. R. V. Rhodes serves as pastor and travels statewide for outreach. The group has about 40 members with Saturday services at 1 pm and a ten pupil school run in church rooms by Mrs. Rhodes. A young people's society is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Rhodes
Social clubs and lodges shape Beach life in 1900s
Beach residents built a network of clubs and fraternities led by Sunset Lodge No. 88 founded in 1908 with nearly 100 members and Beach Chapter O E S No. 70 organized in 1911 now also about 100. Officers include A. E. Kastien W M and Effie Sprague W M. Meetings occur monthly at local lodge rooms and Masonic Hall, highlighting active social and educational advancement by men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach
Masons
Yermen, Maccabees
Sunset Lodge No
A. E. Kastien
W. M
J. P. Smith
S. W
A. B. MacNab
J. W
R. Morris
Sec'y
Kastien
Mra
Effie Sprague W. M
Mary Alton A. M
W. A. Sprague
W. P
A. E
Katien Sec’y
Masonic Hall
Woodmen of the World Beach Camp No 58 Organization
Beach Camp No 58 of Woodmen of the World organized in 1909 meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month. Officers include Wm. Rosenberg as C C, W. H. Orr A L, Harry Wall Erie, Chas T. Roberts Clerk, Harry Watters escort, H. Hohnstein sentry, John Perzina watchman, J R Waters Don Camp bell, F. H. Lee board of managers, B. H. Museun and A. B. MacNab camp physicians. The order has about 60 members. The Ladies Auxiliary Emma B. Manchester Grove No 1 organized in 1911 meets 1st and Saturday nights to teach a patient. Other camps have formed in the county this year at Sentinel Butte, Alpha and Burkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen OF the World
Wm. Rosenberg
Emma B
Manchester Grove No. 1
Sentinel Butte
Alpha
Burkey
Golden Valley Club forms for business men and farmers
The Golden Valley Club, a new organization formed this year, serves both business men and farmers. It aims to promote mutual interests and community progress through meetings and cooperative activities.
Social Club Grows and Expands City Presence
A commercial club, formed to improve social civic and industrial conditions, has grown from about fifty to nearly one hundred members. It maintains a well furnished club room in the business district with pool and card tables reading material and meeting space. Officers include executive board B T Piesik J R Waters O C Attletweed P H Lee P C Erickson secretary treasurer John M Baer and club manager Wm Bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Piesik
J. R. Waters
O. C.attletweed
P. H. Lee
P. C. Erickson
John M. Baer
Wm. Bond
Golden Valley Farmers Co Operatives Form Local Clubs
An organization of eight to nine farming clubs in the county operates as Golden Valley Farmers Co Operative Clubs with Fred A. Pew as president and John G. Odland as secretary. About 300 members meet to discuss economic questions and share experiences, noting the value of cooperation. An annual general meeting is held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Pew
John G. Odland
Ers
Beach Women's Club Founded in 1910 with Library Aim
Beach Women's club organized in February 1910 with nine charter members later reaching 30 active members. Its goal is mutual improvement and helpfulness, with literary work and a push to enlarge a library into a public facility. First officers included president Mrs. Henry Kent. current officers list features Mrs. Henry Sanders as president and a slate of officers including secretary Mrs. O. C. Kucheman and treasurer Mrs. J. W. Bri ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Beach
A. R. Hoffman
L. W. Richards
P. E. O. Sisterhood Floral Recollection Hymn
The P. E. O. Sisterhood recalls a verse on love sown in the human heart. It speaks of a seed planted by God that germinated, grew, and blossomed into affection during a single blessed hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Growth of P E O Sisterhood Since 1869 As Teachers of Light
The 1869 friendship among seven college girls gave rise to the P E O Sisterhood the largest independent women’s secret society known for promoting knowledge mental culture and talent use. Chapters nationwide support Educational Fund aiding ambitious girls lacking resources through prayer writing and charitable work led by President Isa J Kuchema and officers such as Margaret Hughes Mary Niece Daisy Artis Glennett Mac Nab Lucinda Eno Kathryn Keohane Cecelia Nelson and Marion Kucheman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Beach
N. D
Isa J. Kuchema
Margaret H. Hughes
Mary Osborne
Daisy A. Artis
Glennett K. MacNab
Lucinda K. Eno
Kathryn Keohane
Cecelia Nelson
Marion Jane Kucheman
Social Hour Club Officers and Biweekly Meetings
Social Hour Club, a ladies society founded three years ago for discussion and exchange on home life and social topics. Officers are Mrs. H. B. Museus as president, Mrs. Marie Jones as secretary, and Mrs. S. R. Morris as treasurer. Meetings occur every two weeks on Tuesdays at members' homes and prove profitable and enjoyable to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Ladies
H. B. Museus
Marie Jones
S. R. Morris
Beach Jewelry and Optical Co. Foe Gilbertson Builds Local Trade
Foes G. Gilbertson arrived in Beach from Tracy Minnesota two years ago and started Beach Jewelry and Optical Co. He offers jewelry and silverware, a line of musical instruments, expert watch repairs, and optical services. A De Mar School of Optics graduate, he provides fitted glasses with a large stock and has earned local customer confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Gilbertson
Beach
Tracy
Minn
Gilbertson
de Mar School of Optics
Iis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ciety
Protestant Episcopal
Seventh Day Adventists
Northwest
Golden Valley
Senbergalewi Say
Golden Valley Club
Golden Valley Farmers Co-Operative Clubs
Beach Women’s Club
P. E. O. Sisterhood
Jewel Elgin
Sears-Roebuck
Beach Jewelry & Optical Co
Blanche Street
Beach State Bank
Geo. W. Brandt
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!