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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-20

Parkville, Hartford Road.-Mrs. Gettier, of
Arbutus Heights, entertained number of her
friends on Wednesday evening, in honor Of the
Both birthday of her husband, Mr.. William G.
Gettier. Refreshments were served at late
hour. Mr.. Getter received a number useful
presents. Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Broll, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Get
tier, Mr. and Mrs Christ. Broll, Mr.. and Mrs.
Benz. Haughey Mr.. and Mrs. John Benner and
children, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Broll and chill
dren, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Glass, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Grove, Mrs. M. Wasmuth, Mrs. M.
White, Miss Fannie Danes and Mr.. James
Schaffer.
Mr.. Henry RAIDER, who has been quite sick,
is again able to be out.
Mrs. Mary Rodbam, who is spending the
of Denmore Park, has returned from short
visit to her son, Mr.. f. G. Kilchenstein, the
we'll known storekeeper of Parkville.
Mrs. Patrick Ready has returned from
visit to her brother, Mr.. Michal Elwood of
Cockeysville, who was recently injured in a
railroad accident.
A number of people of this neighborbood
called at the home of Mr.. John Seidel on Tues
day evening, it being Mrs. Seidels birthday.
Some of those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Seidel, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Simon, Mrs. Joseph
Miller, Misses Annie Simon, Margaret Ward.
Elizabeth Simon, Mary Miller, Messrs. James
Ward and George Simon.
Mr.. Michael;Bauer, of the emile House, was
aroused early on Friday morning of last week
by the presence of smoke in his room. Upon
investigation it was found that the chimney
had been on fire for some time. Considerable
damage was done in one of the lower rooms,
but the fire was soon extingushed. F.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-20

Cows Dying in Harford.-Mr. Frank Mar.
tin, who lives near Forest HILL last week lost
several valuable milk COWS. He had been feed
inc them on fodder that had been left in the
field and DR.. Smead, who has been lecturing
before the Farmers Institute attributes their
death to a fungi growth on the cornfodder due
to exposure in the field. DR.. Smead says the
little germ resembles toadstool, is green and
can only be seen under microscope. A num-
Der of COWS have died recently.
Democrat.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-20
DOR SALE

FoR SALE -. -,
ONE PAIR OF MULES, coming years Old
viii work in ali harness and good leaders. Also
i BAY MARE, coming years old; Will "orA ~
all harneaa and good driver. x~o.,o1r
NJ - AlRPS W Glenarm, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-20

Odd Fellows Have Good Time.-Special
exercises by Marble Lodge of Odd Fellows, OF
CockeysvilIe, were held last Tuesday night at
the hall. Noble Grand Clinton E. Eckhart and
Vice Grand Price Howard had represented
contest for gain in membership, and the lat
ter having reported more candidates was, with
his 81 associates, treated to refreshments by the
losing side. Addresses were by District Grand
Master w. w. Varney, Grand Warden DR.. John
s. Green, Grand Treasurer ]. F. Plummer and
Recording Secretary John F. Mumma, of Beth
any Lodge, Glenarm.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-20

WAIVED -. - 49,,
AN EXPERIENCED FARMER, one who can
manage and has daughter that Is able and will
ing To wash, iron and help In kitchen PREFEHkEDi
muse Ia ddrasa BOX 81,
pl Tsb iaASt+l RED. No. 8, Towson, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-20

Chase, 18th District.-The funeral of Mrs.
Henry Howell, who died at her home near
Chase, Friday, 18th inst, took place at Ebene-
ger NJ. Z. Church on Sunday, at 3 P. NJ. Rev.
J. R. Pardew officiated. The pall.bearers were
Messrs John Wilkinson, Tobias York, Will
liam Sterling, Joseph Eurice, Herbert League
and William Harris. Interment in the ceme-
terry adjoining the church.
The Valentine Social held in Chase Hall,
Thursday, 18th inst, under the auspices of the
Epworth League, was we'll attended, the pro-
ceeds amounting to $40.
The fourth quarterly conference OF Great
Falls Circuit was held at Hiss Church, on Mon.
day, DIR. w. L. Mcdowell presiding. Rev. F.
R. Isaac, former pastor of the circuit, now
stationed at Caroline Street Church, Baltimore,
was present ard delivered stirring sermon,
having for his theme Growth in Grace" The
attendance was good and general satisfaction
expressed at the reports as read. The report on
improvements showed that in the last q years
$5,568 had been spent on Great Falls Circuit
for improvements. The next quarterly meet
ing on this circuit will be held May 18th, at
Orem's Church.
The Misses Lay, daughters of Mr.. Nicholas
Lay, entertained their friends on Saturday last
at Valentine party. Many interesting and
entertaining games appropriate to the occasion
were INDUCED in and all present enjoyed them
selves very much.
1t seems probable that the grounding theory
will fail this season. Some OF the progressive
truckers in this section have been blowing for
peas, but we should not be too confident at this
early date as there is yet time for Mr.. Ground
hog to get his work in and sustain his record as
q weather prophet. l..
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-20

Colored Man Killed.-John ID. Stanley,
an industrious colored man who lived on
East Pennsylvania avenue, Towson, was
instantly killed on Wednesday afternoon.
With several other men he was engaged in
cutting wood in Ridgely's woods. opposite
Lutherville, when he was caught by falling
tree. His skull was crushed and his left leg
broken. Justice Herbert viewed the body and
decided that an Inquest was unnecessary :.
Stanley, who came here from Virginia and
was formerly employed at the Sheppard
ASYLUM leaves q widow.
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Jacksonville and sunnybrook, loth Die.

Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict.-About forty neighbors of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Durham, of Jacksonville, gave them
surprise party on the 10th inst. when most
enjoyable time was had. A number of the
visitors wore masks and it was some time be
fore it was discovered who they really WERE
The guests were entertained with music on the
graphOphone and after refreshments had been
served left for their homes.
Our farmers are engaged in pruning their
orchards and getting everything in readiness
for spring work.
preached an impressive sermon at Chestnut
Grove Presbyterian Church last Sunday morn
ing and also addressed the Christian Endeavor
meeting at night. He was the guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. J. Morris Morrison, of Long Green
Valley. Rev. Mr.. Gwinn will preach at this
church next Sunday morning, at the usual
hour.
Mr. John Green conducted the Christian En-
deavor meeting at Chestnut Grove Church, last
Sunday evening. The topic was, Lilies Les
sons" Miss Ray Brown was organist. The
meeting was an important one, it being Con-
secration Night" and but twenty-five OF the
members lived up to their pledge by being
present. 1t is hoped the next time they will
do better. The meetings are now being held
in the Sunday school room of the church.
An addition is being built to the toll gate
house on the Jarrettsville turnpike at Jackson
vile, which is much needed for the comfort Of
Mr.. Kinhart. the gate keeper, and his family.
Miss Anna Burk of Sweet Air, is visiting
relatives and friends in Baltimore.
Mrs. Eugene Pocock has returned to her
home, near Jacksonville, after a visit to rela.
tives in Baltimore.
Miss Carrie Conkling. of Baldwin, is spend
ing the week end with her aunt, Mrs. II. e.
Bartleson, at Cockeysville.
Mrs. Joshua Price, who had been confined
to her room for several weeks by sickness, is
now able to be down stairs.
Miss Ethel Pocock. of Benheim, is visiting
relatives and friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Meisner, of Sweet Air,
announce the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Eleanor Book, to Mr.. Henry Weaver of
Baltimore. The wedding will take place in the
spring.
Mr.. Richard Isennock is very sick at bis
home near Jacksonville. He is a son of Mr..
John Isennock. M.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-20

White Hall, N. @. R. RAT special meet
ing of the White Hall Farmers Club and I'm
provement Association, held last Saturday
afternoon, the bid of Messrs. M. P. Hubbard &
Co., Of Baltimore to furnish 100 tons of fertil-
izer was accepted. The members placed an
order for 80 bushels of clover seed and instruc.
ted the secretary to purchase the same.
The following were appointed COMMITTEES
of arrangements for the banquet to be given by
the association on Wednesday evening, March
10th: Messrs. Harry M. Foster, John T.
Ayres, Nicholas Nelson, William ]. Burns and
Robert g. Bacon. The speakers for this occa-
sion will be Rev. s. Nj. Engle, Judge Frank L.
Duncan and Mr.. Milton E. Smith.
Mrs. B. F. Jordan gave dinner to num-
Der of her friends at her home on Thursday.
Mrs. Charles H. Mays entertained a number
of her friends at dinner on Friday.
Mr.. Q. M Hoshall gave stag dinner at his
home on last Saturday evening. Those present
were DR.. E. w. Heyde. DR.. W. NJ. Stirling and
Messrs. R. II. Wiley, W. E. Anderson, Asbury
Slade, Charles H. Wise, B. F. Jordan, James
A. Gibson, John P. Mays, James P. Jordan,
Jacob Gross D. Owen Lyle, H. M. Foster and
Thomas G. Hunter. E.
Loreley, 18th District.-Mr. E. c. Caring.
ton has again opened his cottage at Loreley,
having spent part of the winter in Baltimore.
Mrs. Harry Kennedy and daughter have re.
turned to their home here after two weeks
visit to friends in Baltimore.
Uhler Ball, son of Mr.. VIM. Ball, who was
seriously injured while coastiDg several weeks
ago, is slowly improving at st. Josephs Hos
pital. His friends hope for his speedy recovery.
Mr.. M. E. Stanton has returned to New York
after few days visit to his home here.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Loreley M. f.
Church South met at the home of Mrs. Harry
Nichols. on Wednesday, February 18th.
Mr.. f. n. Mcdonald, of Baltimore, paid Q
visit to his farm here last Sunday.
Mrs George Keatty has returned home from
q visit to friends in Hartford county. L.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-20

Took Strychnine by Mistake and Died
Almost Instantly.-Mrs. Hall, wife of Mr..
William Hall, farmer near Sunnybrook, 10th
district, died suddenly on Friday morning,
10Th inst, from dose of strychnine, which
she took in mistake for headache medicine
Besides her husband Mrs. Hall is survived by
one son ID years of age. She was sister Of
Mrs. Charles E. Bowen, of Govanstown, and
her husband formerly kept the York road toll
gate in GoYan stoHn.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-20

Raspeburg, 18th Observation-Disclosures.
the beautiful little opera that has been sung to
more people than any musical work known,
will be given at Kelly's Hall, Overlea, on Mon
day and Tuesday evenings, February 22d and
3d. for the benefit of Belleview Progressive
Association, commencing at S.15 O'Clock.
This entertainment, in which the best talent
of the neighborhood, together with about fif-
teen selected voices from Baltimore, will par
ticipate. promises to be the best ever given in
this community. Come early in order to get
good seat.
On Saturday evening last surprise party
was given to Mr.. Alex. Mccormick and family
at Mark Alexander's Range. The time was
spent most delightfully."- in playing games.
Refreshments were served. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Mccormick, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. B. Fuller. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Frank, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Mccormick.
Mrs. H. G. Mccormick, Mrs. Frederick Las
sahn, Mrs. Henry Lassahn, Misses Lassahn,
Misses Margaret Mccormick, Lillian McCor-
mick, Mamie Walters and the Messr5. Lassahn.
1t is earnestly hoped that our new road SUI
pervisor for the 18th district will do something
for Kenwood avenue-better known as Blue
Ball avenue. The residents are very indignant
about the condition of the lower end of the
road leading to Gravelly Spring. Old residents
say there has not been stone put on this part
of the road since it was made, which is nearly
forty years ago; consequently there is no foun-
dation and vehicles in travelling over it go into
mud up to the hubs. Just how our mailcar-
rier gets through and makes his report at the
station in time for the mail to be taken to the
city is a mystery. The avenue is about q
miles long and one mile only is fit for travel.
Now, what we want is some attention. We
are wide awake people here and large tax
payers and think we are entitled to better roads.
There is great deal of sickness in this COM
munity this season. most of it among children.
At the third quarterly conference held at
Catch Church, February 18th, the district SUI
perintendent, DR.. W. L. Mcdowell, was asked
for the return of the present pastor, Rev. E.
P. Fellenbaum. He has served the present
annointmen ont two vears O.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-20
A HIGHLY APPRECIATED LETTER.
SECURITY STORAGE & TRUST Co.,
BALTIMORE, Feb. 18th, 1909.


Messrs. LOngnecker Bros, Baltimore County
Union. T0sCsOn, Nd Gentlemen Enclosed
please find $3.50 for the renewal of THE
BALTIMORE COUNTY UNION for one year.
should think your subscribers. especially
those owning farms, would look forward
with pleasure to the weekly coming of your
paper. 1t is not only an entertaining source
of interesting social news, but distinctly an
educator, apprising its readers of Ito date
methods, of comparisons and results achiev-
ed in actual practice on the farm.
If the rural schools would emulate your
example and furnish practical education
to farmers sons, similar to those you are
now giving to the farmer himself, far reach
ing results would ensue.
Respectfully yours, HENRY s. KING,
Preaident
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-20
THE DEATH RECORD.

Duvall.-Mrs. Araminta Fendall Duvall,
day morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Charles H. Dickey Lake avenue, after an ill
ness of over year. Mrs. Duvall was daugh
ter of DR.. Charles Edward Fendall, and her
mother before her marriage was Miss Cockey.
Born July 9th, 1929, at Woodlawn, Baltimore
county. Mrs. Duvall was in her 80th year. The
tract Of land known as Woodlawn was large,
lying between Charles street and the Falls
road, north of Cold Spring lane, and was what
is now generally known as Roland Park. Mrs.
Duvall was married in june 1848, to the late
William B. Duvall, of Baltimore. During the
last years of her life she had made her home
with her daughter, Mrs. DickeY.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-20

The Liberty Road Again.-A largely at
tended meeting was held last Monday night at
Randallstown in the interest of the Liberty
road being taken over by the state ana I'M.
proved under the Good Roads Commission. 1t
was announced that sufficient money had been
subscribed to purchase the road. but the sub
scribers wanted the entire road in Baltimore
county taken over by the State if they had to
purchase the thoroughfare. Should the Com
mission decide to accept only part OF the ROAD
the subscribers say they want to be reimbursed
bv the State Addresses were made by Mr.. s..
NJ Shoemaker, Roads Engineer Shirley. Messrs-
B. John Black, R. Pierce Choate and Adam
Clagett
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-20

Sunday Versus the Sabbath.-The Seat
tie Churehman says "Some of our news
papers still persist in the pernicious habit OF
calling Sunday or the Lords day the Sabbath.
We are not Jews nor are we Seventh day Ad-
ventists, and we keep Sunday, not the Sabbath
(which is, and always has been, the Saturday,
It seems to be an American habit to confuse
the days and one which ought to be strongly
discountenanced for many reasons. 1t Is worth
while noticing that Esperanto, which aspires
to be an universal auxiliary language. has
rightly adopted the word ''Sabato" for Satur-
day, not for Sunday"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-20

Beckman.-Mr. John Beckman, a retired
truck farmer, died on Thursday, at his home
at Raspeburg, Belair road, aged "a years. He
is survived by a widow and four children
Messrs. Isaac and John Beckman and Mrs.
Maggie Findall and Mrs. Anna Myer.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-20

Barnett.-Mr. DeWarren H. Barnett, who
was for some years engaged in farming at
his daughter, Mrs. Carroll Rowe, in Newark,
N. j., few days ago, aged So years. He is
survived by four daughters and one son-Mr.
DeWarren 81. Barnett. who married Miss Net
tie Cooper, formerly of Towson. The remains
were brought on and inferred in Druid Ridge
Cemetery on Thursday.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-20

Bowen.-Mrs. Mary E. Bowen. widow of
Sylvester Bowen, died on Monday last at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Benjamin G. Mar
ley, in Towson, in the Goth year of her age
She was a native of Baltimore city and had re-
sided here nearly fifty years. Mrs. Bowen
copal Church and also of the W. G. T. U. She
is survived by four children-Messrs. Charles
E. and Lewis V. Bowen, Mrs. Charles T. Burns
and Mrs Marlev
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-02-20

IOWSOQ Abul0JlC OluD EoELudu0utAy OT-
ganized.-A largely attended meeting was
held at the Guild House. on Friday night of last
week when the Towson Athletic Association
was permanently organized.
The meeting was called to order by Mr.. G.
Gus Grason, who was elected temporary chair.
man. Athletic questions were discussed. and
by q unanimous vote the organization of a
strictly amateur club was effected.
The government will be by a board of off,
GERS consisting of a president, vice president,
secretary, treasurer and nine directors The
following were unanimously elected: Presi-
dent, q. Howard Isaac; vice. president, T. Scott
Offutt; secretary, ]. Howard Fox; treasurer,
J. Thomas Phipps; board of directors, Messrs.
A. D. Stebbins, William P. Cole, Thomas w.
Offutt, Henry G. Shirley. William A. Lee, T.
A. B. Dukehart, T. G. Risteau Jenifer, DR..
Stuart Cassard and G. Gus Grason.
Committees were appointed as follows: Com
mittee on constitution and bylaws, committee
on finance and committee on grounds. These
committees are to report at the next meeting.
General athletics was decided to be the OBJ
ject of the club. A good club is now thought
q certainty. Speedy arrangements are to be
made for grounds, temporary club house, etc.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-28
and develop them to q condition of
permanent usefulness.
MEXICO AND NicARAeuA

During the discussion of the Nicar-
aguan question it has been made to
appear that there is much opposition
IN Mexico to the stern program
adopted by this government in dealing
with the Zelaya administration in Mic
aragua. One of the most influential
papers published in the City OF Mex.
leo, however, the Mexican Herald.
makes it plain that there is no ground
TOT criticism Of Mexico's course The
Herald ascribes the circulation of
these reports to the Central Americans
VINO reside in Mexico and it reminds
them mat finding in Mexico a safe
refuge and generous hospitality they
ought to be cautious and prudent and
rerraln from everything that is ca
papie OF an equivocal Interpretation. ;"
The Herald criticises the incendiary
utterances Of some of these Central
americans in Mexico, not because they
VIII do any harm at home, but be
cause their declarations are apt to be
taken abroad, especially in the United
states, as representing Mexican opin-
ion, whereas the Central Americans In
question are very far from speaking
Tor Mexico or voicing the views of the
thinking and substantial classes in
this country" The Herald goes on 20
say that Mexico's attitude in regard
to the questions that have arisen in
Nicaragua Is serene and impartial
and inspired by the friendliest senti-
ments toward all concerned, but par
ticularly toward the United States"
we consider it important to state"
the Mexican paper adds, "that so far
no newspaper of any standing here,
no newspaper friendly to Mexico and
Jealous for her interests, has had
word to say that could be considered
to the United States or the
American government in connection
with the Nicaraguan question"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-28
A POINTER FOR CEDAR RAPIDS.

Cedar Rapids Gazette-A news item
from Ottumwa yesterday said:
The young mems business commit
tee of the Commercial association
have finished three DAYS campaign
for membership and have Secured 43O,,
That's going some. Ottumwa has the
right idea. The young men are great
boosters for enthusiasm every time. A
club composed Of Young men and older
men is an ideal club The young men
provide the steam and the old men ara
the governor" The chances are
that a large percentage of the new
members are young men.
Young men, interested in a move
ment, mean greater. success for the
movement Cedar Rapids has some
young men who are doing splendid
booster work But there are scores of
young men in the city who ought to he
doing booster work and are not. Let's
get al of them busy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-28
sTER's WEATHER
BULLETIN
tCopvr,ghted 1902 oy w r
Toster.)

Ia Washington, D. c., Dec. 25.-Last
bulletin gave forecasts of disturbance
to cross continent q to 81, warm wave
26 to 30, cool wave 20 to Jan. .. The
feature of that disturbance will be the
recovery from the cold wave expected
Ito reach meridian 80 not far from
Dec IS. Warmer and threatening
weather % to 81.
Next disturbance, on its tourney
eastward will reach Pacific coast about
81, cross Pacific slope by close Of Jan.
| l, great central valleys 2 to 4. North
eastern states and provinces 5. Warm
wave will cross Pacific slope about 81,
great central valleys Jan. 2, eastern
provinces and northeastern states A.
cool wave will cross Pacific slope
about Jan. 4, great central valleys 6.
eastern provinces and northeas stern
states g. This disturbance will bring
about normal temperatures with the
winter storms more severe than the
average. The cool wave will be cold
wave which means drop in tempera-
lures OF at least twenty degrees to
freezing within twenty-four hours.
Some rain or snow may be expected as
that cold wave comes in. Relatively
it VIII be colder in the southern than
IN the northern states. The storm wave
VIII pass across northern sections and
the cool wave across southern parts.
January will average warmer than
usual About middle of the month a
great high temperature wave and thaw
VIII cross the continent Rainfall and
snow will be deficient first half of
month and rain will he excessive Ia eft
half OF the month. Most rain of the
month will fall in the great central
valleys OF the states, including the
ONO valleys. and least rain and snow
will fall in Canada.
Cold waves will reach far south
ward not far from Jan. and %, and
most, severe storms will come not far
from Jan. 16.
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slGoURNEY.


Sigourney-At a meeting of the
stockholders of the Keokuk County
State bank held Tuesday the follow
ing directors were elected for the en-
suing year: g. e. Kleinschmidt A. TT
Brunt, F.. l.. Goeldner, Georre Klein
schmidt and c. G. Johnston. on the
evening Of the same day the newly
elected directors met to organize and
elected the following officers of the
bank for the following year: G. 10.
kleinschmidt, president; A. ET. Br,Inf,
cashier; w. w. Utterback, assistant
cashier.
Supt. j. r. Mcvicker wife and baby
are spending the week in Sigourney
visiting with relatives.
I. r. Talley of the south part Of the
county was In Sigourney today on bus
mess matters.
Gov. John Burke of North Dakota
was in Sigourney the fore part of the
week visiting his mother and sisters.
Rev. l.. f. Davis of Winterset was
IN Sigourney yesterday visiting his old
friend Rev. w. y. Houghton
S. w. Brunt left Tuesday for Spring
feld, Mo, to spend the holidays with
his daughter and son-in law, MIR. and
Mrs. q. q. Dawson.
Dr. Lloyd Schipfer from Bismarck