Prairie fire nears Beehler home in early spring incident
A prairie fire started by a claim holder using kerosene threatened John Beehler's nearby property burning about a thousand acres. Fifteen men redirected the path north east toward the Beehler residence while nearby residents and families visited, taught, or hosted gatherings at various homes. The piece also notes social visits and local work updates across Eden Valley including Cripes, Kratzers, and other residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Cripe
John Beehler
Ella Kauffman
Clarence Kauffman
C. R. Kratzer
Ole Skjothang
Peterzon
Mr. Washburn
Shepard
Lelle
Lucile
Vergie
Ray Kratzer
Bessie Lipscome
Montana
Kauffman School
George Blanvelt
Bitterroot
Alfred Anderson
Canada
Pleasant View Gossip Through Mrs Moe's Meeting
Pleasant View reports a well attended Ladies' Ald gathering at Mrs Moe's with guests including Mrs H Matson and Mrs Sandaker. Pastor O F Oudal plans Minnesota departure, noted as a long-time local.
Gambetta Community News Dances and Local Notes
Gambetta reporters note social events and visits. R Nolan is reported sick, Miss Plorine visits, Miss Will and Miss Cook from Monday call on Miss Plorine, several coons spotted in the neighborhood, Hains buys a team and plans spring farming, Mr. Nasner transacts business, Mrs Matson and family visit Mrs Nasner and Miss Plorine, Weideman sells a bow, Matson helps move a house, Miss Elliott leaves for her claim at Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gambetta
Weideman
R. Nolan
Morman Ranch
J. Elliott
Matson
Nels Sundell
Williston
N. D
Weat End
T. Nasner
H. Lampman
A. Plorine
B. Hains
Miss Will
Miss Cook
Miss Plorine
Mrs. Matson
Sandaker
Mr. Loken
Mr. Decker
Miss Rhinesmith
Hais
Garden Valley News Roundup of Local Happenings
Garden Valley Sevag 15 vegan and Mr L J Reider with family return from Delano Minn and plan to settle there. Miss Launa Thomason wins prize for best essay in De Kalb Ill normal school. Alfred Elliott given sand by a neighbor girl. Cold weather delays farming. Literary society program features Rutledge musicians and a Garden Valley Astonisher item. John Hamilton recovers from neuralgia Verna Beranek visits Williston. Gopher poison advised before crops rise. Mr and Mrs Gromatski celebrate tin wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevag
L. J. Reider
Delano
Minn
Launa Thomason
Garden Valley
Normal School
de Kalb
Ill
Alfred Elliott
Literary Society
Boyd Rutledge
Florence Rutledge
Levi Bear
Mabel Elliott
W. C. Francis
John Hamilton
Verna Beranek
Williaton
Mrs. Gromatski
Slow Seeding Amid Freezing Nights Highlights Local Notes
Seeding lags in the region due to severe night frost. Visitors and trips include Mrs. Wilkinson from Williston visiting her son Art, G. H. McKay selling hogs in Ray, and George Hutchinson building a livery stable in Epping. Others: G J Bjorkland to Rochester for treatment, Frank Boots and families with neighbors, Grace Westcott and Dellie Hutchinson visiting Dyer couple, John McKay calling on friends, John Silfan offering shaves at Nelson ferry, and a blacksmith wanted in Nes son with C. J. Johnson pair visiting Albert Christianson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Boots
Will Landers
Dick Landers
Grace Westcott
Dellie Hutchinson
Dyer
John McKay
John Silfan
Nelson Ferry
Nes
Community Notes From Rose Valley And Nearby
Rose Valley highlights include visits by Miss Jean Huntington and Mrs. May Simmons, multiple neighbor calls, and gatherings. Local residents such as Archie Gibson, Beecher Leach, and G. W. Simmons aid crop work while plans unfold for Montana and Malta moves. School closed for term end with a candy treat and a communal dinner. a Wild Rose school fundraiser dance with Fern Zimliska and C. J. Cook organized for steam project proceeds roved by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Valley
Jean Huntington
May Simmons
Willie Ezell
Miss Mary
Morgan
Clarence
Olive Carry
May Hinman
Bessie Corey
Thornton
Archie Gibson
Beecher Leach
G. W. Simmons
A. D. McAllister
Marion Simmons
Grandpa Simmons
Geo. Simmons
W. B. Martin
Hiram Simmone
Houston
Eight Mile
L. D. Lutz
W. B. Ezell
Chas
Earl Thornton
M. E. Curry
S. L. Hinman
Montana
Chesley Lutx
Malta
Mont
Mr. Martin
C. W. Corey
Hiram Simmons
Charles Thornton
Miss Jean
Local Notables Gather Within Painted Woods Township
Frank Lunceford and wife of Williston visited Sunday and spent the day nearby. M Jensen and D Mahoney were guests at the McMurrin home Sunday evening. Peter Frederickson left for Litchfield Minnesota on Saturday. The Helland family are no longer quarantined. Henry and sisters spent Sunday near Bone Trail. Lynn Isham visited Sunday with his wife and returned to Rugby on Monday. Alfred Anderson recently returned from Canada and praises the country after buying a half
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painted Woods
Frank Lunceford
Williston
M. Jensen
D. Mahoney
McMurrin
Peter Frederickson
Litchield
Minn
Helland
Henry
Bonetrail
Lynn Isham
Rugby
Alfred Anderson
Canada
Sand Creek Notes on Services and Local Happenings
About thirty attended services at the school house Sunday afternoon. The school closed Friday with a splendid programme. Miss Logan and the scholars earned credit for the entertainment. Mr Art Norris of Williston visited his parents and attended services. A tale of a fountain near Sand Creek described as Alka Coulee with talk of a summer resort and bottling works. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Haskell is ill. Several families visited in Trenton and local scholars sang at Snook’s. Chester Ashwell helped with Friday’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Norris
Grafton Head
Miss Logan
Art Norris
Williston
Ponce de Leon
United States
Fountain of Perpetual Youth
Sand Creek
Alka Coulee
Haskell
Chester Logan
Sholts
Otta
Trenton
Snook
Chester Ashwell
Chester
Squires and community notes reflect illness and events
The item notes Dr. Hagen visiting Mr. Zemliske's home to see ill Paul Tuttle, Bruce Tuttle taking him home, quarantines lifted at Olderness home, and multiple local visits and remarks. It mentions upcoming performances, spring weather, and a mix of quotes and humor, with brief notices about residents and likely town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hagen
F. Zemliske
Paul Tuttle
Bruce Tuttle
Trenton
Olderness
Orval Blake
Buford
Thomas Campbell
Emile Lee
Christ Oyles
Williston
Win
Squires
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F. D. Landis
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Jonas Hostetter
Teske
Mina Conelly
Grandpa Brown
Abe Miller
John Beebler
Mr. Bakken
Hanson
Jeglum
Lex
H. Christeson
Alle Anderson
Hoffer’s
Alice
Mr. Moe
Mr. Sandaker
Mrs. Moe
Mrs. Sandaker
Rasum Thureday
Miss Sandaker
Mr. Rasoum
Asbury
C. J. Johnson
Albert Christianson
King Edward's
Halvorson
W. F. Garretson
R. M. Emmons
Frank Fletcher
John Gout
Wild Rage School
Fern Zimliska
Squires Merchant
C. J. Cook
Steam
Lorain
Rawson Hardware Co
Rascal
Pat
C. P. Henrickson
A. C. Daniela
Bonetrails
Simmons
Kansas City Journal
Canal Sone
Pasa A
Rawson Hardware Company
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