Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Dear Savvy Senior, Are spouses who have not worked outside the home eligible for Medicare benefits? I have worked most of my adult life, but my wife has been a mother and homemaker since we got married and hasn’t held an income-producing job since she was in college. Will she be eligible for Medicare? Searching Spouse Dear Searching, There are many couples in your situation when it comes to applying for Medicare. The answer generally is yes, your spouse can qualify for Medicare on your work r...
Many Americans have a story of an ancestor who once lived in a far away land and made a big decision to leave home for a new place. These stories can be inspiring and can even lead to a greater understanding of our own existence. I first began studying my family tree after my father's passing in 2012. Learning about his lineage helped me cope in countless ways. I learned about my great-great-grandmother, Josephine who, according to family history, enjoyed ice fishing. I learned that she...
On Aug. 11, 1906, Mrs. H.R. Campbell went to Minneapolis to order her fall stock of millinery; she would be assisted in her shop by Miss Vera Keime; she returned on Aug. 25. From Aug. 11 to 15, Miss Josephine O’Connell, who was teaching at Sykeston, came in to visit relatives; she was accompanied by another young lady from Sykeston, Miss Margaret Murphy. On those days, Mrs. S.F. Beer visited her daughter, Miss Dora, at Valley City. On Sunday, Aug. 12, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Carroll were in Morris. O...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the eye disease glaucoma? My older brother was recently diagnosed with it and lost some of his vision, but never had a clue anything was wrong. Could I be at risk too? Stressed Sibling Dear Stressed, Yes! Having an immediate family member with glaucoma significantly increases your risks of developing it, but there are other risk factors you need to be aware of too. Here’s what you should know. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases t...
On Aug. 7, 1906, Rev. E.T. Quam came down from Sheyenne to visit and do some business. That evening Dr. W.W. Bartley of Sheyenne drove down in his auto. On Aug. 8, A.F. Schwenck was in from the Cathay area for harvest supplies. Miss Kittie Knox of eastern Eddy County, Mrs. W.G. Carter and her daughter, and Mrs. Thomas Adam were in shopping. Henry Garvin of Wells County, Sidney Hewes and C.A. Berge came in on business. J.W. Richter was down from Sheyenne on business and to visit. Lars Ostby was down from the Sheyenne Valley. Mrs. C.H. Culver cam...
Dear Savvy Senior, My siblings and I don’t know much about our elderly parents' financial situation or their wishes if and when something happens to them. They are both in their mid-eighties. What’s the best way to handle this and what all should we know? Apprehensive Daughter Dear Apprehensive, Many adult children don’t know much about their elderly parents' financial situation or end-of-life plans, but they need to. Getting up to speed on their finances, insurance policies, long-term care...
Last week readers of Archival Anecdotes learned a little about the cabinet cards of the late 19th century, but we just barely scratched the surface. These 6.25-by-9.5 inch debuted in 1868; the smaller carte de visite had been invented in France in 1854. Considering this was just 18 years after the invention of the postage stamp, it was only natural that people would send photographs to their friends and families across the country and overseas. Photographers knew that their printed final product...
When it comes to wedding attire, there are two very important elements – the bride's dress and the groom's suit. While we tend to think of images of white wedding dresses and black wedding suits, historical images can show us just how expressive the dress (and suit) could be. Wedding dresses were often handmade, and consisted of two pieces. The bodice included the sleeves and torso, while the skirt draped to the floor. Wedding suits on the other hand were often made custom-tailored. Brides c...
On July 31, 1906, Mont Biggs left on a visit to St. Louis and other places in Missouri; he returned on Sept. 14. That night, someone entered the Hotel Davies and broke open the "two-bit" machine; however, he left without the money, possibly being scared off. On July 31 and Aug. 1, F.L. Kermott and Matt Mattson, both of Sheyenne, were down on business. On the morning of Aug. 1, Miss Julia Shirley drove to Carrington and took a Soo Line train to Minot to see her sister and other relatives. A.E. Hersey from eastern Eddy County was in on business....
Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about canceling a person's social media accounts when they die? My wife passed away a few months ago and her social media accounts are still active. Sad Spouse Dear Sad, I'm very sorry for your loss, but this is a smart move on your behalf and one that often gets overlooked. Social media is part of many people's daily lives, but when a person passes away their dormant accounts can become vulnerable to scammers who can hack into them and even steal your deceased...
The following businesses were closed from 1 to 5 p.m. on July 24 to 26, 1916, for the horse races: H. Peoples & Co., Rodenberg & Schwoebel, Prader & Baeder, E. Saad, J.M. Mulvey hardware, Frank Hays hardware, J.W. Rager harness shop, the Bank of New Rockford, the Farmers & Merchants Bank, O.E. Couch drugstore, Babcock & Bucklin drugstore, Clure Implement Co., and H. Peoples Implements. On July 24, the New Rockford Band played a concert from the bandstand at 9 a.m. A baseball game followed in which Carrington defeated New Rockford. There were...
Of the three buildings that comprise The Eddy County Museum, the Stavanger Church is our most recent addition. Originally constructed in 1909, Stavanger Church served the rural population near Cathay for more than 70 years. After it closed in July of 1983, the church arrived at its new home on the Eddy County Museum grounds on Oct. 20, 1984. Many folks who visit the museum share a connection to the church. Some say, "I was baptized in this church," or "This is where my grandparents were...
The Brantford Depot has gotten a recent facelift, so to speak. Sure, you might have noticed we put a fresh coat of paint on the outside, but the inside reveals more impressive efforts. Inside the building, you'll find several collections that range from natural history and household goods, to telecommunications and agricultural tools, to memorabilia and postcards. Upon entering the depot, you'll find more than 65 unique taxidermy specimens, many of which are native to the region. In addition to...
On July 16 and 17, 1906, Pete Pelissier’s Wild West Show, featuring both male and female riders and “rope throwers,” was in New Rockford. On July 17, Miss Gertrude O’Connell went to Harvey to attend a sick person. Mrs. A.H. Crawford returned from her old home, Elizabeth, Minn., where she had been called by the death of her grandfather. That evening, around 15 young friends of Miss Ethel Churchill surprised her with a 19th birthday party at the home of her uncle and aunt, Dr. and Mrs. J.A. Carter; there were games and refreshments. At 8 p.m., R...
Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I turn to for caregiving help? I help take care of my 80-year-old father and work too, and it’s wearing me out. Worn Out Wendy Dear Wendy, Taking care of an aging parent over a period of time – especially when juggling work and other family obligations – can be exhausting. But help and resources are available. Here’s what you should know. Identify your needs To help you determine and prioritize the kinds of help you need, a good first step is to make a detaile...
Once upon a time, the Eddy County Museum was nothing more than a growing idea. That idea took root deeper when the board secured and relocated the one-room Hulbert Schoolhouse from Superior Township. I don't imagine the schoolhouse stood empty for long. The meeting minutes of the Pioneer Daughters reflected excitement as volunteers made arrangements to move items from storage to the schoolhouse. Over the next two decades, the museum continued to grow in size and in number of artifacts. The Brant...
On July 7, 1906, John Medlicott brought a two-year old filly down from his ranch near Voltaire, N.D., and gave it to his brother-in-law E.R. Davidson; for a colt, the animal was surprisingly fast. Mrs. T.G. Kellington went to Valley City to visit friends. On July 7 and 8, B.W. Rantz was at the Chautauqua, where his wife had been since July 4. On Sunday, July 8, Dr. and Mrs. Hugo Neucamp of Fessenden and Mrs. Well of New York visited Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Kunkel. On July 9, eye glasses specialist C.G. Mugg of Grand Forks was at the Hotel Davies....
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you explain to me how the retirement saver’s tax credit works? My wife and I are in our fifties and are looking for creative ways to boost our retirement savings beyond our 401(k). Is this something we may be eligible for? Struggling to Save Dear Struggling, If your income is low to moderate and you participate in your employer-sponsored retirement plan or an IRA, the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit (aka “Saver’s Credit”) is a frequently overlooked tool that ca...
Welcome back for another season of Archival Anecdotes! For those of you who aren't familiar with this column, please allow me to make an introduction. It was late in 2019 that the Eddy County Museum and Historical Society decided to launch the interpretive column for the winter months. Since then, I have written 126 of these entries, and I am planning on writing a couple dozen more before the museum opens again at the end of May. Perhaps that is a cue for another introduction. I have served as...
On June 30, 1906, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Radtke returned from Fargo, where they had attended the Grand Lodge meetings of the Masons and the Eastern Star. Fred Von Almen went to his old home in Minnesota, called there by the death of his grandmother. Barber W.T. Buck left for a visit to his old home at Adel, Iowa; he returned on July 20. “While driving thru a door,” Mose Reams was “squeezed” and received a broken rib. From June 30 to July 5, Anton Lill was visiting in Minnesota. The North Dakota...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about seasonal affective disorder? I’ve always disliked winter, but since I retired and am home a lot more, the gray, cold winter months make me feel really blue. Sad Sam Dear Sam, If you get depressed in the winter but feel better in spring and summer, you may indeed have seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a wintertime depression that affects roughly 5 percent of Americans. In most cases, SAD is related to the loss of sunlight in the winter months. R...
Our annual Winterfest feature is filled with all things local for the holidays - we have options for local shopping, gifting, crafting and cooking! Our local gift guide is loaded with great gifts you can purchase right here at home, and we've also included recipes for holiday treats, instructions to make handmade ornaments, a Christmas word find puzzle and more! Download the full feature here as a pdf - https://www.newrockfordtranscript.com/home/cms_data/dfault/pdfs/misc/2023-11-27.pdf Holiday... Full story
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been talking to my mobility-challenged mother, who lives alone, about automating her house with some smart home products to make it more convenient. She’s very interested but we’d like to get your opinion as to which types of smart devices are most helpful for seniors aging in place. Searching Daughter Dear Searching, If your mother is game, smart home products – such as smart lights, video doorbells and voice-activated speakers – can be very useful for aging in place....
On June 23, 1906, a report showed the Early Settlers’ Association had $320.85 in its treasury. Miss Margaret Ford returned from the Valley City State Normal School, which she had been attending. Miss Eva Hawthorn returned from eastern Wells County, having completed her term as a teacher. Mrs. Frances Wilson of Sheyenne visited friends between trains. Erick Lindstrom went to Denhoff to make improvements on his homestead. Cement sidewalk contractor F.C. Davies went to Carrington on business. Miss Ethel Bauer returned to her home near Bowdon after...
There are many opportunities to shop, mingle and celebrate in our community this holiday season. Click the link to view a sampling of the local happenings scheduled throughout the next few weeks. The New Rockford Transcript, New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce and local merchants encourage you to make it a hometown holiday! Holiday Happenings - https://www.newrockfordtranscript.com/home/cms_data/dfault/pdfs/misc/2023-11-27.pdf...
