The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-05
OBERON

Oberon, N. D., March 4.-To The
Forum: The death of Mrs. j. d.
Drummond occurred Monday Feb. 26
at her home four miles south Of town
after an illness Of several weeks. Mrs.
Drummond was born in Scotland In
MAY, 1910, removed to Ontario with
her parents at the age Of twelve. In
1883 she and her husband moved to
Jamestown where they lived until
coming to Oberon about, twenty-five
years ago, and had since resided on
the farm. Mr. Drummond died over
three years ago. Ten children had
heen born to them, nine Of whom are
living, and six were present at the
funeral.
The services were held in the Con-
gregational church of which she was
was a member, on Friday morning,
and the burial was at jamestown
where her husband and daughter are
buried. Mrs. Drummond was con-
sistent Christian, devoted mother
and kind friend whose presence will
be much missed by her family and
friends. James Drummond Of Chi
cago, Daniel Drummond from the Pa-
cific coast and Mrs. Mary O'Leary OF
Darlington were called here by the
illness and death of their mother and
VIM. Drummond arrived in James
town in time for the burial. TWO
nieces of Mrs. Drummond were pres
ent from Milton. N. ID.
Arvid Walberg returned to Lincoln
Valley via. Harvey after a weeks visit
with his relatives and friends here.
Miss Maud Reed and Irene Nyland
has returned from two weeks visit
at Anamoose.
Henry Zerbas and son Lyle arrived
on the delayed train from Fargo
Thursday night. Mr.. Zerbas returned
the next day but Lyle will visit his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Bell
Mrs. II. w. Hastings left Friday for
Fargo where she expects to remain
for some time with her son ana
daughter there.
The high school play All a Mistake.
was given at the opera house on FRI
day evening to large crowd who en-
joyed the brisk comedy to its full ex-
tsnt The characters all had their
parts to perfection and the play was
so full of amusing situations that
those who were not there missed
many a good laugh After the
play those who took part in
IT were entertained at a treat at
the teacherage while the orchestra
continued the entertainment at the
hall with a social dance until an early
hour.
PARTY for her mother. Mrs. Hastings
on Wednesday afternoon to which
twelve ladies were invited. Fancy
work. conversation and music occu
pied the time until lunch, when
bounteous spread was served by the
hostess.
The Esmond branch remains block
AIDED while passengers and express
accumulate at the station. The men
drive out the line or return TO their
starting place, but one lady has been
awaiting a train for over ten days al
fine hotel. But the daily winds and
snow fiji up the cuts faster than the
pIows can dig them out Supplies
are also getting low on the branch
| lines by this time.
The marriage of William Hahn and
| Miss Dorothy Kanzelman OF Oberon
| took place at the home of the grooIn's
parents near Minnewaukan on Feb
ruary "a. Rev. Russell officiating. Only
| the immediate relatives We're present
at the ceremony The newlyweds have
rented Mrs. Hastings house and will
reside there in the future.
The Oberon Woman's club was en-
/ tertained by Mesdames r. "A. Hatch
/ and ]. Al. Graham at the home OF the
/ former. The subject of the day was
What Woman's Clubs Are Doing FOL
Children, by Mrs. Geo. Shanner, and
| musical selections on the plano and
| vfctroIa were given. A dainty lunch
was served by the hostesses and So
cial hour enjoyed