THE GACKLE REPUBLICAN
MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS 1910 - 1913
24 MAR 1910
* "SILVER WEDDING"
Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Johnstad, two of the oldest pioneers and residents of
Gackle, celebrated their silver wedding at their hotel, Wednesday afternoon
and evening.
The guests which numbered about a hundred and fifty, began arriving at
5:30 P.M. At six o'clock, the Gackle band appeared at the Hotel, and
discoursed some of their choices selections appropriate for the occasion.
After the concert, the guests repaired to the dining room, where an
elegant four-course supper was served. The Misses Florence Hawn, Hilda
Sarkinen, Lillian Johnstad, Palma Johnstad, and Mrs. Tom Pettit, all gowned
in white, acted as the waitresses.
The dining room was beautifully decorated for the occasion, the
prevailing flowers being Lillies of the Valley. The supper was followed by
games of various kinds in which prizes were awarded to the winners. The
game which proved to be the winner of the evening was one in which the men
trimmed hats for the ladies. Dr. Shepherd won the first prize and Joe Frey
won the Booby prize. Mr. Frey was the successful winner of two
"Booby" prizes.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnstad were the recipients of many beautiful and costly
presents which shows the esteem in which this pioneer couple is held in
this community.
Summing the affair all up, it was one of the "swellest"
affairs given in Gackle for some time.
9 JUN 1911
* Mr. and
Mrs. W. H. Rickard left Thursday for Rochester, Minn. where Mrs. Rickard
will undergo an operation. Their children are staying with their
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Dahl.
23 JUN 1911
* Mr. and
Mrs. W. H. Rickard returned from Rochester, Minn., Friday of last week.
Mrs. Rickard is feeling much better as a result of the trip
23 JUN 1911
* Sigurd
Dahl and family arrived last week from Hazel, S.D. for a visit with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert N. Dahl, at their farm home east of town.
14 JUL 1911
* Any one wanting an automobile license can get the application lank at
the State Bank. The law became effective July 1, but owners have 30 days in
which to procure their license.
25 AUG 1911
* Dr.
Frank W. Chandler, dentist, and registered assistant will be in Gackle, one
day only, Sept. 8th at the hotel. Full set of teeth $5.00 and up--crown and
bridgework; fillings that stay--teeth extracted without pain. All work
fully guaranteed. The largest and most complete equipment, offering the
highest proficiency at prices consistent with superior services. Don't
forget the date. [note: This dentist came to Gackle for one or two days
each month.]
8 SEP 1911
* Mrs.
John Fode arrived home the latter part of last week from her visit with her
daughter [Tillie], Mrs. Emanuel Keonig, at Fallon, Mont. Her daughter, Anna,
who spent the summer there, returned with her.
1 MAR 1912
"Florence Frey's Second Birthday"
* It is
not often that a person's birthday falls on the 29th of February but Little
Florence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grey, had occasion to celebrate her
second birthday Thursday in a very pleasant manner.
About thirty of
her little friends were invited to sped the afternoon with her, printed
invitations on hearts of red announcing the anniversary. The jolly bunch of
little merry-makers assembled at the home of the hostess and then went to
the Hotel Cataract where they played for a short time.
The dining room
was tastily decorated with figures of red, the table being striped with
wide, red ribbon diagonally. The room was made dark by drawing the curtains
and a number of red candles lighted the table. In the center of the table
was a large boquet of carnations, Florence's birthday flower. The one long
table was heavily laden with good things to eat, of which all partook
heartily.
The waitresses
were; Mrs. Joe Frey, Mrs. R. S. Miller, Mrs. W. P. Bryan and Mrs. A. H.
Haut.
This occasion
was, no doubt, the prettiest and most enjoyable one ever witnessed here and
we believe the day will long be remembered by Florence and her little
friends as well as the older folk who were in attendance.
18
APR 1913
* Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Spaulding Jr. were down from Streeter Wednesday to
attend the funeral of the latter's cousin, Grace Young.
30 MAY 1913 -
"To Whom it May Concern"
* My
wife, Mrs. Katie Schlenker having left my bed and board, I will not be
responsible for any debts contracted by her after the date hereto attached.
Dated at Gackle, N.D., this 28th day of May, 1913.
JACOB L. SCHLENKER.
[Published again on 6 Jun 1913, and 20 Jun 1913]
20 JUN 1913 - "Cunningham Arrested."
Grabbed at Edgeley While Returning From Aberdeen With Booze.
* John C. Cunningham, "the
lightning bolter," was arrested at Edgeley Saturday the city marshal.
He was returning from Aberdeen with a bunch of booze to dispose of here and
upon stepping from the train was grabbed. His whiskey was also taken by the
officer.
Court is in session at LaMoure and we believe his case has
been disposed of but no word has been received as to the trial. The new
bootlegging law, which carried an emergency, gives a minimum fine of six
months in the penitentiary to those guilty of bootlegging.
15 AUG 1913
* John M. Meyer, who lives southwest of
town, stuck a pitchfork into his knee while at work on day last week. He is
now under the care of Dr. Gale, suffering with blood poison.
29 AUG 1913
* Mrs. T. P. Griffin was over from
Jamestown and spent Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. J. Hogan.
26 SEP 1913
* Three
emigrant cars left here Saturday morning for Terry, Mont. Those moving away
were: Theo. Heitz, Julius Schlenker, Christ Roth and families. We join
their friends here in wishing them success in their new location.
26 SEP 1913
* Henry
Clark was accidentally shot at Alfred last week. He and a traveling man had
just returned from hunting and his companion was unloading his gun when it
discharged, stricking Mr. Clark in the knee. It is a very serious wound and
the result is doubtful.
24 OCT 1913
* Gottlieb
Lang was taken to Edgeley Friday of last week for an operation for
appendicitis, Dr. Gale accompanying him from here to look after the
operation. Mr. Lang was in a serious condition upon his arrival at Edgeley
but is getting along fine at this time.
24 OCT 1913
* Philipp
Lang went to Edgeley Saturday to visit his brother, Gottlieb who is in the
hospital.
31 OCT 1913
* A
telephone line is to be built some 30 miles south west of here. Men and
material are on the ground and work will be commenced at once.
12 DEC 1913
* Monday
evening a number of local people drove out to the H. H. France farm home to
help Mr. and Mrs. France celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.
The affair was a complete surprise ad was greatly enjoyed by all. Mr. and
Mrs. France were presented with a half dozen silver knives and forks. The
guests departed in the wee hours of morning, wishing them many returns of
the day.
