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Judge McConnell sent the following to the Bismarck penitentiary: Charles Obsey, larceny of a horse, six months; Louis Durkins, larceny from the person, one year and five months; Jesse Mitchell, larceny of a horse and buggy, one year and six months; Stephen H. Stewart, attempted rape, two years and six months; William Hart, grand larceny, two years and seven months; John Curley, mayhem, one year and seven months, Thomas Corley, assault with a dangerous weapon, six months; Thomas Ryan, burglary, one year and four months; James Malley, grand larceny from the person, four years and eight months; Charles Hayes, grand larceny from the person, three years and four months.
The Bad Lands Cow Boy, 12/24/1885
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WOULD BAR SANTA FROM CHURCH
Edgeley Minister Protest Against Saint Nicholas Exercises
Fargo, N. D., Dec. 15.—That Santa Claus exercises should not be confused with Christmas exercises and that Santa Claus should not be allowed in a house of worship, is the contention of Rev. Francis C. Willekes, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Edgeley, N. D.
Firm though he is in the belief that it is a desecration to allow Santa Claus exercises to be given in the church on Christmas, Rev. Willekes finds the Sunday school of his church as firmly opposed to him in his belief on the subject. In a communication, Rev. Willekes says:
Not Against Santa Claus.
"A great deal of talk is going on in regard to the position I take concerning the so-called Christmas exercises in our church. I am sorry to say that again I am misrepresented. I am not against Santa Claus exercises: I am not against the wholesome pleasures for young and old, provided they are held in private homes, schoolhouses and halls, and are called by their right name: Santa Claus exercises.
Take Place of Christmas.
"But I do most humbly object when Santa Claus exercises take the place of Christmas exercises and are given from the pulpit of a Christian church, for there is no connection whatever between the Roman Catholic bishop, Saint Nicholas and Jesus Christ.
"Santa Claus should be separated from Christmas; it is done in Europe where they celebrate the birthday of the good saint on December 5 and 6. This is the only way to keep the Christian church pure from worldly though innocent performances.
Do Not Belong In Church
"Again do not misunderstand me. I am not opposed to Santa Claus exercises, but not in the church of Jesus Christ for they do not belong there.
"If I were your permanent pastor, I would prevent any Santa Claus exercises on Christmas in the church, but owing to the fact that I will be here," referring to his Edgeley church, "only one Christmas, I will limit myself to an earnest word of protest.
"With this official statement I consider the incident closed."
Sabbath School Opposes Him.
The above was the statement of the matter announced by Rev. Willekes from the pulpit last Sunday. The pastor goes on to say:
"I am officially informed that notwithstanding my protest, my Sabbath school is determined to give a Santa Claus cantata in the church. Where are we going when the shepherd is disobeyed by the sheep in the lawful exercises of his duties, and what is the use for such a church to have a shepherd?"
Grand Forks Evening Times, 12/15/1911
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LOCAL NEWS.
Miss Addie Briggs will spend Xmas at White Rock.
Ed. Peterson will spend Xmas at his home at Maine, Minn.
Julius Hanson from La Crosse, Wis., is expected the latter part of the week to spend Xmas with R. R. Hausken and family.
Miss Clara Costella from Morris, will return home Saturday evening, to spend Xmas with relatives.
Misses May Schuler from Northfield and Isabelle Schuler from Pennock, will return home the latter part of the week to spend the Xmas holidays with their parents.
There will be a Xmas Cantata at the Methodist church Saturday evening beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission free, and everybody cordially invited.
Harry Miller will return home Saturday evening from the State University at Minneapolis, to spend the Xmas holidays.
Milnor and Ella Mhyra from Fargo, will spend Xmas with H.C.N. Mhyra and family.
Miss Caroline Dietz, who is teaching near Hankinson will spend Xmas here with her parents.
Miss Anna Littel will spend Xmas with her sister at Grand Forks.
Miss Magdalen Paul expects to spend Xmas at Lidgerwood with her parents.
Prof. Vath pleasantly surprised the students of the Business College by having a Xmas treat Saturday, treating the pupils to candy, nuts, etc. The students will enjoy a two weeks vacation.
The Wahpeton Times, 12/21/1905
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BALDWIN.
Certainly an enjoyable evening was spent Christmas eve at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Meyer of Baldwin, the guest present being Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Graudento, Mr. H. W. Odegard, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Christ Diede. The guests arrived about dark and shortly after that Mrs. Robert Nelson lighted the Christmas tree and Mr. Robert Nelson called in the good, old Santa Claus. When old Santa did come there certainly was some laughing done. Some of the little ones got frightened but they soon made up with Santa. Clara and Louise Meyer then sang the hymn, "Jesus Loves Me, This I Know," and when these little ones were asked by Mr. Nelson if they could sing a German song for Santa they said they could and sang a hymn "Ihr Rinderlein Rommet." {sp} Palmer Straudemo then sang "My Country 'Tis of Thee." Then Santa began to open up his bundles and distributed the handsome presents. He did not miss a single one. When Santa came to little Louise Meyer he asked where her papa was and she said "He is out in the barn." Old Santa then asked the little ones if they all minded their papa and mama and told them that if they did not do so next year he would come with a big stick. Santa then departed with a good-bye and the little ones telling him to come again. After Santa left a dainty supper was served and games played which were enjoyed by young and old. At 1 o'clock a midnight lunch was served and the guests then departed, all wishing each other a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The evening will long be remembered.
Bismarck Tribune, 12/30//1908
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Tells of Christmas Gifts
Reports upon the community Christmas were received. Frank Gale was hailed as the successful impersonator of Santa Claus, king of the Kingdom of Childhood. Mr. Gale, in response, told of many touching incidents in the Community Christmas work.
"First of all I want to say that I was not Santa Claus, but that I had given to me from him his very best gift, and that was the opportunity for five long, happy days to wear his clothes," he said.
"Santa Claus was the Rotary club who gave a hundred and seventeen packages to thirty-seven families, The Salvation Army who gave twenty-five packages to twenty-five families, the Catholic parish and the Knights of Columbus who gave fifty-one packages to twenty-five families."
"Then there were individual good fellows who took care of cases that were overlooked, in one instance it was an old man, a stranger who otherwise would not have made his home by Christmas time.
Gifts Practical
"These gifts were food and clothing and other things that were practical.
"One lad wrote to Santa Claus: 'I wish you would take care of the poor kids on our block, and if you want to give me a sled.' Santa Claus' auto truck lost five pairs of overshoes Saturday afternoon and got them back from the man who found them and needed them for his own family. He said: 'I got so happy I couldn't keep them.'
Santa Claus asked one laddie where his father was and he said: 'Over town to see if he can't get something charged—I hope he made it, he had the first qualification for a good North Dakota citizen.
"One place all Christmas they were about to have was a tree stuck in a jug, and the little girl could not make the tree stand up straight. Later in the day the tree was as straight as a die and had the trimmings on it which some more fortunate kiddies had gladly taken off their own tree and helped in trimming, and there was an abundance of gifts placed at the base of the tree.
Send Them to Santa Claus
"In the case of a very well-to-do family, friends of Santa Claus host we made a friendly call, in the course of conversation it developed that Santa Claus was tired and worried for fear he would not have enough for the poor kiddies. The next morning when their own toys came they were afraid they had had too much and sent half of them to Santa Claus, and of all the happy part of their Christmas, I am told, the happiest part was that they could split fifty-fifty with the needy.
"One place there was a baby, the whole juvenile section of the south side was on the trail of Santa Claus and he sat by the bed and talked about the first Christmas story—and there wasn't much difference, a baby, kids, or angels or something singing on the outside—and while Santa could not see the star he could at least see the reflection in Hank's face.
"Twenty-two months ago I came to Bismarck for the first time. No one greeted me when I got off the train and there were not twenty people on the platform. I came in from the west. A little later I came in on the same train from the west this time to stay.
Last Friday without anyone knowing who I was, I came in with my self all smothered up and lost in the clothes of service, and while Teddy, Fock and the like had committees out to meet them, I had a crowd.
"I guess that is what you fellows stand for—lose yourself in service and your stunt will go over."
Bismarck Tribune, 12/27/1922
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BAN ON DANCES.
Fargo, N. D., Nov. 27—To prevent a renewed outbreak of the influenza epidemic, Dr. Paul Sorkness, city health officer, today prohibited theatres from playing to more than 50 per cent of their capacity. The purpose of the order is to spread the audiences out so far as possible and prevent contagion, said Dr. Sorkness. The theatre order follows one issued last night, prohibiting public dances.
"Theer {sp} is no cause for alarm," said Dr. Sorkness. "New cases are developing at the rate of ten and twelve a day as compared with six and seven new cases daily at the time the ban was lifted. The number of new deaths, however, is very lifht {sp}, and there need be no occasion for fear if ordinary precautions are taken."
Bismarck Tribune, 11/27/1918
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