Notes

[NI00001] 1930 Washington Census, Pierce Co., Puyallup Twp, Part of Ward 1,Page 16B, (Ancestry Image 32)
Corfman, Joe A. Head, Owns home $3000, Has Radio, 31 Years, Married at 26, Born Arkansas, Father, Arkansas-Mother, Arkansas, Salesman-Ford Garage, Vetern World War
Hazel Wife, 30 Years, Married at 25, Born South Dakota, Father, Luxenberg-Mother, Wisconsin, None
*Donald Son, 8/12 Years, Born North Dakota, Father, Arkansas- Mother, Souuth Dakota

1934, March - Outdoor Life - Picture of Donald Corfman on page 10 with the caption, "Here's a kiddy, son of Joe Corfman, who's going to find out someday why bass strike. "



1850 Pennsylvania Census, Huntingdon Co., Todd Twp.
John Curfman 50 Years, Farmer, $9000, Born Virginia
Elizabeth 48 Years, Born Pennsylvania
Adam 25 Years, Born Pennsylvania
Susanna 22 or 23 Years, Born Pennsylvania
James Deforest 13 Years, Born Pennsylvania, Attends School

[NI00002] 1900 Census- AR, Carroll Co., Prairie Township,En. District 43, Sheet No. 13,Line 88,
Charles 24 Yrs.listed with father Daniel Corfman,Mother Margaret, Wife Emma,20 Yrs, Son Joe 1 Yr

1910 Arkansas Census, Carroll Co., Prairie Twp. Tried both District 63 & 64 Not found here

1920 California Census, LosAngeles Co., San Antonio Twp., Page 7A, January 8, 1920, (Ancestry Image 13)
Beattie, Emma Roomer, 40 Years, Married, Can read & write, Born Arkansas, Father, Tennessee-Mother, Arkansas
Corfman, Joseph A. Roomer, 21 Years, Single, Can read & Write, Born Arkansas, Father,Ohio-Mother, Arkansas, Pipe fitter-Shipyard

1920 California Census, Los Angeles Co., San Pedro Twp., Page 20A, January 22, 1920( Ancestry Image 39)
Corfman, Joe A. Lodger, 22 Years, Single, Attended School anytime since Sept. 19, 1919, Can read & write, Born Arkansas, Father,Ohio-Mother, Arkansas, Pipe fitter in shipyard

1929, June 21-Friday, Dickinson Press & Recorder Post Newspaper
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Corfman arrived in this city last Saturday for a visit at the home of the latters mother, Mrs. P. F. Berringer. They left Dickinson about 6 months ago on an extended tour of the west at the end of which they took up their residence in Tacoma, Washington. They will remain here until Mr. Corfman completes his fall collections for the Berringer Motor Company.

1930 Washington Census, Pierce Co., Puyallup Twp, Part of Ward 1,Page 16B, (Ancestry Image 32)
*Corfman, Joe A. Head, Owns home $3000, Has Radio, 31 Years, Married at 26, Born Arkansas, Father, Arkansas-Mother, Arkansas, Salesman-Ford Garage, Vetern World War
Hazel Wife, 30 Years, Married at 25, Born South Dakota, Father, Luxenberg-Mother, Wisconsin, None
Donald Son, 8/12 Years, Born North Dakota, Father, Arkansas- Mother, Souuth Dakota

Washington Death Index, 1940-1996
Name: Joe A Corfman
Place of Death: Pierce
Residence: Pierce
Gender: M
Date of Death: 06 Nov 1972
Certificate: 026207




1972-Obituary Tacoma News-Tribune, Tuesday, 7 Nov. 1972
Joe A. Corfman
Joe A. Corfman, 74, of 9909 Oak Lane S.W., died Monday. He was born in Berryville, AR, and had lived in Tacoma 40 years. Mr. Corfman was a supervisor at American Lake Veterans Hospital for 30 years before his retirement.
An army veteran of World War I, he was a member of Lakewood Elks Lodge, World War I Veterans and the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel B., a son Donald F. of DesMoines; a daughter, Mrs. Roy (Joanne) LaPlante Jr. of Chelan; and 10 grandchildren.
Sevices will be announced by Mountain View Funeral Home.
Wed., November 8, 1972
CORFMAN- services for Joe A. Corfman will be held at 1:00 p. m. Thursday in the Mountain View Garden Chapel with the Reverand E. Eric Pelz officiating. Burial in Mountain View Memorial Park.

[NI00003] 1860 Census- M653 near census of Peter Kivar (Kaifer) Allegan Co., Salem Township, New Salem P.O. John Blazer listed as 8 yrs. old
with Weaver, Peter & Family- Farmer
1870 MI Census There is a John Blazer, City of Detroit Co., Detroit Ward 9, Page 269 & Saginaw Co., Saginaw Ward, Page 394.-Check out

1880 Michigan Census Place: Dorr Twp., Allegan Co., Source: FHL Film 1254569 National Archives Film T9-0569 Page 63A
John BLAZER Self M M W 27 OH. Occ: Farming Fa: PRUSSIAMo: PRUSSIA
Anna BLAZER Wife F M W 21 PRUSSIA Occ: Keeping House Fa: PRUSSIA Mo: PRUSSIA
Joseph BLAZER Son M S W 6 MI.
Fa: OH. Mo: PRUSSIA
Ellen BLAZER Dau F S W 5 MI.
Fa: OH. Mo: PRUSSIA
Lizzie BLAZER Dau F S W 2 MI
Fa: OH. Mo: PRUSSIA
Mary BLAZER Dau F S W 1 MI.
Fa: OH. Mo: PRUSSIA

1900 Michigan Census, 1 Ward Grand Rapids, Kent County Series: T623 Microfilm: 721 Book: 2 Page: 218
*Blazer, John Head, Born January 1853, 47 Years, Married 26, Born Ohio, Father, Germany-Mother, Germany, Wood Polisher
Emma Wife, Born August 1850, 49 Years, Married 26, 6 Children-6 Living, Born Germany, Father, Germany-Mother, Germany, Immigrated 1870, 30 yers in US
Joseph Son, Born October 1874, 25 Years, Born Michigan, Father, ohio-Mother, Germany, Tailor
Lizzie Daughter, Born October 1877, 22 Years, Single, Born Michigan, Father, Ohio-Mother, Germany, Laundry Worker
Mary Daughter, Born March 1879, 21 Years, Single, Born Michigan, Father, Ohio-Mother, Germany, Laundry Worker
Anna Daughter, Born April 1882, 18 years, Single, Born Michigan, Father, Ohio-Mother, Germany, Housekeeper
Johnie Son, Born May 1884, 16 Years, Single, Born Michigan, Father, Ohio-Mother, Germany, Painter, App.
Gertie Daughter, born Januarty 1889, 11 Years, Born Michigan, Father, Ohio-Mother, Germany, At School

[NI00004] 1860 Michigan Census, Allegan co., Salem Twp., New Salem P.O., July 8, 1960, Dwelling 1331, (Ancestry Image 11)
Mathias Alflen 60 Years, Farmer, $200 $300, Prussia
Mary 55 years, Prussia
John 23 Years, Farmer, $200, Prussia
*Peter 21 Years, Farmer, $200, Prussia
Joseph 16 Years, Prussia
Ann 18 Years, Prussia


There is a John Alflen , 1870 MI Census,Allegan Co., Salem, Page 339 to check out

[NI00005] State Archives of Michigan Naturalization Record Indexes
Sommer, William, Volume B13, Page F6, First
Sommer, William, Volume V2, Page 181, Second

There is a John Sommer, Mi 1870 Census Allegan Co., Dorr Twp. Page 106R to check out.
1880Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Source:FHL Film 1254588 National Archives Film T9-0588 Page 378D
Wenzel SOMMER Self M M W 55 BOHEMIA
Occ: Cabinet Maker Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Veronica SOMMER Wife F M W 53 BOHEMIA
Occ: Keeping House Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Wilhelm SOMMER Son M S W 22 BOHEMIA
Occ: Cabinet Maker Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA

[NI00006] 1890 Grand Rapids Michigan City Directories-Edward H. Winn, Carpenter, 38 W. Broadway, Grand Rapids, MI

1900 Michigan Census, Kent Co., Grand Rapids, Walker Twp., Enumeration District 74, 7th Ward-3rd Precinct, Page 8A, 8 June 1900
*Winn, Edward Head. Born February 1858, 42 Years, Married 8, Born Canada, Father, Canada-Mother, Canada, Immigrated 1849, In US 19 Years, PA,House Carpenter
Mary E. Wife, Born June 1869, 30 Years, Married 8, 2 Children-2 Living, Born Germany, Father, Germany-Mother, Germany. Imigrated 1874, In US 26 Years,
Anna M. Daughter, Born August 1893, 6 Years, Born Michigan, Father, Canada-Mother, Michigan, At School
Edward W. Son, Born January 1896, 4 Years, Born Michigan, Father, Canada-Mother, Michigan

Obit published Grand Rapids Herald on Sun. 7 May 1933

[NI00007] 1907 Obituary. Petoskey evening News & Daily Recorder, Monday, Ocober 28, 1907, Page 1
MRS. FETZ DEAD
Mother of Family Succumbed to Attack of Disease
Mrs. Anna Mary Fetz, wife of B. Fetz, for many years a resident of this city, died Sunday morning at 7:20, her death being caused by dropsy. She had been ailing since last April, while for the past two months she had been confined to her bed. Although the sickness had covered a long period of time, her death was sudden and unexpected, coming as a sudden shock to the members of the family.
Mrs. Fetz was 50 years, 11 months and 25 days old at the time of her death. She was the mother of seven children, six of whom survive her, John, Frank, Herman, Phillip, Emma and Marguerite. Mr. and Mrs. Fetz had been married twenty-nine years, coming to this city in 1881, making Petoskey their home from that time on. She was born in Ionia, Michigan, coming to this city from Algan county, Illinois. She was a member of St. Francis Church, holding a prominent position there through her ardent church work, being also a member of several of the church societies. Her death leaves a vacant space in the hearts of a large number of friends whose deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from the St. Francis Church, interment to be made at the Catholic Cemetery.

[NI00008] 1880 Michigan Census Place: Dorr Twp., Allegan Co., Source:FHL Film 1254569 National Archives Film T9-0569 Page 61A
Battasor FETZ Self 26 NASSAU Occ: Shoe Maker Fa: NASSAUMo: NASSAU
Anna FETZ Wife 22 NASSAU Occ: Keeping House Fa: NASSAUMo: NASSAU
*John P. FETZ Son 1M Michigan Fa: NASSAU Mo: NASSAU

1900 Census-MI,(Emmet),City of Petoskey,
Baltasar , Born November 1883, 46 Yr,.Hotel Keeper,Immigrated in 1867,33 Yrs. in U.S.,Naturalized Citizen,Born Germany
Ellen. Wife, Born November 1856, 43 years, maried 21 years, 7 Children, 6 Living, Born MI Emigrated 1872, 28 years in US.
Frank, Son, Born Nov. 1882, 17 Years, Born MI
Herman Son, Born May 1884, 16 Years, MI
Philip Son, Born May 1887, 13 years, MI
Emma A. Daughter, Born Oct 1889, 10 Years, MI
Maggie H., Daughter, Born June 1893, 6 years, MI
*John P, Son Born May 1880, 20 Years, Private U.S. Army

1903, Feb. 23-John Peter Kaifer's diary states that John P. Fetz was living in Petoskey on this date.
1906 Grand Rapids City Directory, Tailor, 218 So. Division Bds. 325 Bowery
1907 Grand Rapids City Directory, with Brother Phillip, Both Tailors 218 So. Division, Bds. 325 Bowery

1910 Census-MI,(Emmet) City of Petoskey , 30 Yrs., Divorced, Tailor

1916 Obituary - Petoskey Evening News, June 1916
JOHN P. FETZ DIED SATURDAY (June 3)
HAD BEEN ILL FOR SOME TIME HERE
Heart Trouble Caused His Death- Was Deputy State Dairy and Food Inspector
John P. Fetz state deputy dairy and food inspector for this district, died Saturday afternoon at Petoskey hospital where he had been for some time for treatment for heart trouble. It had been known for some time that his condition was serious and his physicians did not give hiim long to live. Few knew he was near death, however.
Mr. Fetz was born at North Dorr, Michigan, May 22, 1980, and came to Petoskey with his parents a year later. He spent his entire life here since that time and was widely known. He received his education at St. Francis School and the Petoskey normal. He leaves one daughter, Dorothy M. Fetz, thirteen years old of the Soo, and three brothers and two sisters, Frank and Herman Fetz of Petoskey, and Phillip Fetz of Detroit; Mrs. A. J. Lynch and Miss Margaret Fetz of Detroit. all will be here for the funeral which will be held from St. Francis Church Tuesday afternoon. Burial at Greenwood

[NI00009] 1880 Wisconsin Census, Manitowoc Co., Kossuth, Source: FHL Film 1255434 National Archives Film T9-1434 Page 119C
Peter BERINGER Self M M W 48 PRUSSIA
Occ: Farmer Fa: PRUSSIA Mo: PRUSSIA
Mary Katherine BERINGER Wife F M W 49 LUXEMBURG
Occ: Keeping House Fa: LUXEMBURG Mo: LUXEMBURG
Mathias BERINGER Son M S W 19 LUXEMBURG
Occ: Works On Farm Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
John BERINGER Son M S W 16 LUXEMBURG
Occ: Works On Farm Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
Katherine BERINGER Dau F S W 15 LUXEMBURG
Occ: At Home Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
*Peter BERINGER Son M S W 12 LUXEMBURG
Occ: At School Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
Nicklos BERINGER Son M S W 8 WI
Occ: At School Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG

1893, 1 May State of Minnesota. Chippewa Co., Monteivideo, the marriage by a Justice of the Peace between Peter F. Berringer of the County of Day, SD & Vanelia Dickson of the County of Day SD

1900 South Dakota Census, Waubay Township, Day County, Series: T623 Microfilm: 1549, Book:1, Page:192, Dwelling 5
*Berringer, Peter F. Head, Born March 1867, 33 Years, Married 7, Born Germany, Parents born Germany, Occ: Cattle Buyer
" Vanelia Wife, Born June 1874, 25 years, Married 7, 3 Childre-3 Living, Born Wisconsin,
Father born New York, Mother born Ohio
" Leila Daughter, Born March 1893, 7 Years, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother
Wisconsin
" Vera Daughter, Born May 1895, Born South Dakota
" Hazel Daughter, Born August 1897, 2 Years, Born Soth Dakota

1910, April 9 - Dickonson Press Newspaper - North Dakota
P. F. Berringer made a business trip to Glendive the first of the week.

1910 South Dakota Census, Day Co., Waubay Village, Enumeration District 154, Ward 1, Page 2B, 18 April 1910, (Ancestry Image 4)
Berringer, Peter F. Head, 44 Years, Married 9, Born Germany, Father, Germany-Mother, Germany, Imigrated 1871, NA, Butcher, Own Shop
Vanelia Wife, 35 Years, Married 9, Born Wisconsin, Father, New York, Mother, Ohio
Leila Daughter, 16 Years, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother, Wisconsin, Artist-Apprentice
Vera Daughter, 13 Years, Born South Dakota, Father, Germsny, Mother, Wisonsin
Hazel Daughter 11 Years, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother, Wisconsin

1910, November 12 - Dickonson Press Newspaper - North Dakota
Berringer Bros. were putting in their seventh car of Minnesota potatoes this past week.


1911, May 13 - Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Peter Berringer returned Wednesday morning from Glendive, where he had been for four days looking after the breaking of 50 acres for flax on his section of land 15 miles northwest of that city. He reports much land broken up that way and crops looking well. The rainfall has been about the same around Dickinson

Berringer Bros. are fencing the section of land six miles northeast of the city, recently purchased of H. A. Burgeson and T. F. Murtha, and will use the same for pasturing beef cattle. The land was formerly the property of C. T. Langley .



1911, June 17 - Dickinson Press Newspaper- North Dakota
P. F. Berringer will soon be comfortably settled in his home on second Avenue W., formerly the Hevener place. Miss Leila arrived the past week from St. Catherine College, her sister, Miss Vera, going to her mother at Waubay, S D. Mrs. Berringer and two daughters, expect to join husband and daughter here in a short time.

The Royal Neighbors lodge had their first social function at Odd Fellows hall on Monday evening. Seven candidates were initiated that evening. C. B. Hanson, Pete Berringer, Mrs. J. B. Walssh, Mrs. N. L. Mcphee, Mrs. john Berringer, Misses Hazel Aultman and Mary Berringer. Dancing and a lucheon were enjoyed after the lodge work. Misses Aultman and Litch furnishing the music.



1912, March 9 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Pete Berringer and Will Dickinson left Sunday night to spend several days at Corwin Hot Springs.

1912, March 23 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
W. L. Dickinson and J. W. Snyder retruned Wednesday morning from their trip of a few weeks at the Corwin Hot Springs. P. F. Berringer expected to remain for the rest of the week any way.

1912, July 8 Dickinson Press Newspaper-North Dakota
Mrs. Pete Berringer and two daughters, Vera and Hazel, arrived in the city Tuesday night from Waubay, South Dakota, and will make this their home in the future.

1912, September 21 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Berringer Bros. Were shipping a case of eggs the past week to Frank Kihm at Billings. The former Dickson resident wrote down that he was sick of trying to use the kind of eggs that were offered at his local markets. So he sent to this city, knowing that he could get frech eggs.

1913, February 15 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
OLD VILLARD TORN DOWN
Once Leading Hostelry Cleared Away, Making Room For Fine Brick Structure. Property of Berringer Bros.
This week witnesses the removal of another land mark in Dickinson, the old Villard House, erected by Charles H. Klinefelter during the summer of 1883.
Berringer Bros. bought the property quite a number of years ago at an expense of $14,000. The buildings were in poor shape, among the few frame structures left on Villard street in the block, and the owners decided that it was best to level them down and clear away the rubish.
There has been considerable speculation the past week as to what the property will be used for in the future. The owners do not say. They considered it a good time to clean off the lots and make this 50 feet of Villard street presentable. A number of plans for the construction of a handsome brick block will likely be seriously considered within the near future. The fact is, this site is too valuable to remain vacant.
There is scarcely a spot in Dickinson more historic than the old Villard House site. The hotel proper was a two-story frame occupying 25 feet frontages and extending back only a part of the lot. The annex on the west, a short one story structure, was originally detached for the hotel a few feet. It was erected by Hi Merrill in 1883 and used by him as a saloon. Mr. Merrill was the man who homesteaded the land on which the high school building now stands. Eventually Landlord Klinefelter jointed the Merrill building to the Villard House, cutting a door through and for a long time it was used as the hotel bar.
The Villard was named for Henry Villard, the man who had so much to do with the construction of the Northern Pacific and whose financial prospects were ruined in 1881 when he took a large party of investors over the line in a special train. The country was new and it did not look inviting to the financiers of New York and the European countries.
Some time after the financial crash Henry Villard was passing through Dickinson and noticing the hotel across the street from the depot walked over and place his name on the register of the Villard House.

1913, March 15 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
The Berringer Bros. excavation on Villard Street was about finished on Thursday when it commenced to snow.They have set posts under the east side of the Freeman building to make it safe until the party wall is constructed. The parties have entered into an agreement and the wall is to be constructed on Mrs. Freeman's lot, she to have the use of the same structure whenever she desires to erect a brick structure.

1913, March 22 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
P. F. Berringer spent the early part of the week in the Twin Cities and on his return stated definitely that Berringer Bros. would erect a brick structure the full size of their 50 feet frontage on Villard street, and that the building would not be less than three stories. The plans are not quite completed and until such time as the architect has finished his work, Berringer Bros. will not be in the position to say what their new building is to be used for. It will be one of the most important improvements ever made in Dickinson.
Berringer Bros. have traded their vacant lot south of the Masonic temple for the R. H. Johnson store property adjoining their market on the south. They have not made any definite arrangements yet for the use of the store- formerly the Schofield property

1913, May 3 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Peter Berringer was in St. Paul the first of the week on business connected with the plans for his new building on Sims Street.

1913, May 10- Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
This week Berringer Bros. started work on the foundation of their new building on Villard street. The heaton Lumber Co. have the contract for the basement and John Croteau is superintending the work.

1913, May 31 - Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
THREE STORY HOTEL AND STORE FOR BERRINGERS
Geo. Heaton Lumber Co. Get #66,000 Contract. Will Have 60 Modern Rooms. Store Ready for Occupancy January 1; Hotel March 1.
Foundation Should Be Ready for Brick in 30 Days. Dickinson Brick and Home Labor for New Villard St. Bld.
The contract for the three-story Berringer Bro. hotel block on Villard Street was let this week to the Geo. Heaton Lumber Co., the total cost of the structure fo approximate $65,000.
Excavation for this new structure on the old Villard house site was made in the winter and the foundation wall is how well under way.
Contractor L. H. Nichols of the Heaton Lumber Co., will go to the cities the first of the week to place orders for mill work and other special material needed for the construction of the building. Eighty tons of iron will be used and some of this material will be needed before the masons can start on the brickwork.
The building will have a 25-foot store on the east side, while the west half and the second and third floors will be used entirely for the hotel purposes. There will be 60 modern rooms, all having outside light. Fifty rooms will be fitted with bath and all the latest appliances for up=to-date hotels.
The store room is to be ready for occupancy January 1st and the hotel March 1st.
Cream colored facing brick have been selected. the building will require some 200,000 brick. This material comes entirely from the local brick yards.
When completed the new Berringer Bros.block will be a credit to the city. It shows faith in the future of Dickinson when local men are willing to make an investment of this kind in addition to the buildings which they already own in the city.
There were several outside contractors who made bids on the Berringer block, but the figures of the local firm were satisfactory and is certainly a great thing for Dickinson to have home workman get the wages for the labor needed.

1913, July 5 - Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
A carload of iron was received early in the week for the Berringer block on Villard street. Big quantities of brick and lumber are being piled in the street for the workmen.

1913, July 19 - Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
P. F. Berringer is critically ill with cerebral hemorrhage at his home on Second Avenue West. He was at work on a fence Monday during the heat of the day and complained about a headache. He ate supper as usual and went to bed and has not been up since. Mr. Berringer was considerably better the last week and his physician announced that in a few weeks he will be able to be around again.

1913, July 26 - Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
P. F. Berringer is very much improved and his friends expect him to be out within a short time.

1913, August 9 - Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Peter Berringer has been out the past week but he is not attempting to do any heavy work yet.

1914, April 11 - Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
The temporary wood front of the new Villard Hotel was removed this eek, leaving the attractive entrance to full view for the first time. this modern three story building is nearing completion.

1914, May 2 - Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Berringer Bros. have excavated and finished a first-class basement under their building just south of their market. The cellar opens into their market store room and gives them additional room greatly needed. A new floor has been laid in the store above and other repairs made which puts the place in good shape for a tenant.

1914, July 4 - Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
The Berringer Bros. are busy buying hogs these days. On Wednesday they shipped one car and expected to ship another Saturday. They expect to have weekly shipments from now on.

1914, July 11 - Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
THE NEW VILLARD HOTEL WHICH OPENS ON JULY 15 (Hotel picture appeared below in newspaper & is on file)
The Villard Hotel which has been under construction the past year, is now completed and will be open to the traveling public on and after next Wednesday, July 15th.
This new three-story brick hotel is located on the site where the old Villard House was erected by C.H. Klinefelter during the early summer of 1883. In those days, 31 years ago, The Villard House was the stopping place for many of the large cattle men who were operating so extensively in the country. At two different times when passing, Henry Villard, for whom the hotel was named, crossed over from the Northern Pacific depot and placed his name in the register. Villard was the center of attraction in the financiering circles of the road at the time and made trips over the line occasionlly.
About eight years ago P. F. and J. P. Berringer bought the property and a year ago last spring removed the old wooden structures and excavated for the modern building that the cut herewith represents.
The building has 51 1/2 feet frontage by 138 feet deep, three full stories with the basement under the entire structure. No pains nor expense has been spared in making the New Villard Hotel, in all its appointments, attractive and convenient. It is modern in every particular, light and ventilation having had special attention throughout the building.
The front, with its double entrance, has an attractive appearance. The plate glass is set in copper bars with marble wainscoating in the center of the doors. Leaded art glass gives clear, soft light for the stairway leading to the second floor from the lobby. Thirty feet in front, 25 feet on either side of the entrance, has been set off for lobby purposes and for the present the east room on the first floor, eventually to be fitted with short order counters, will also be used as part of the lobby.
A pretty arrangement of the office is the circular counter on each side of the double lobby. The checking room is just back of the office. The dining room proper is on the west side of the main floor, having six private dining rooms in connection, each fitted with
private telephones, etc. A large kitchen, with a big cooling room adjoining, opens into the dining room from the north.
The wood finish throughout the building, including the basement rooms, is in golden oak. All the hardware is what is known to the trade as brushed brass. Cream and tan, with a brown wainscoating, is the color scheme of the dining room.
The lighting arrangement of the office, dining rooms, parlor and sleeping rooms is the semi-indirect electric system, which gives a very soft light.
There are 50 sleeping rooms on the second and third floors of the Villard Hotel, half of which are equipped with private bath and toilet rooms and all are equipped with hot and cold water and private telephone. Cream and tan are the prevailing colors of these rooms. The bath and toilet rooms are finished in white enamel.
The ventilation and light is perfect in all parts of the building. A handsome public parlor is supplied at the head of the hall on the second floor. The halls on both floors are placed in the center, running north and south, and are 7 feet 2 inches wide. At the north end of each are public bath rooms, and a freight elevator running to the basement.
Entrance to the basement is made from the office. the pool room is in the front on the west side and barber shop on the east. There are three sample rooms, a laundry room, store rooms, etc. The cement floor is finished with a water proof paint, with cement base, so that the floors can we washed without injury to the walls. A vacuum air exhaust in the basement will change the air in the radiators in the building in a very few minutes, thus insuring perfect circulation at all times. Central heat will be used for heating.
The total value of the villard Hotel property, including furnishings , is about $100,000.

1914, August 8 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Landlord Aldrich is making a special feature of Sunday dinners at the New Villard hotel. the menu for August 9th will be found in this issure of the Press. (Have on file)

1914, September 5 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
P.F. Berringer accompanied by his daughters, Misses Hazel and Vera, autoed to the Jensen ranch Monday to get Miss Leila who had been visiting out there for two weeks

1914, November 7 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
LIKES VILLARD
Since the opening of the new Villard hotel at Dickinson some two months ago, it has been receiving a liberal share of the traveling public's patronage. The St. Charles hotel has been for many years the only first class hotel at Dickinson and its facilities have been inadequate to supply the demands of the travelers who were forced to Sunday in that section.
Aldrich & Aldrich are the new proprietors and are hotel people of many years' experience. Their hotel is a modern brick structure, costing $75,000 and is fitted with every modrn convenience. Every room has running hot and cold water and there are a number of splendid suites for private parties.

1914, November 21 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
PETER BERRINGER HAS AN AUTO ACCIDENT
Wednesday evening P. F. Berringer had a close call from what might have been a very serious accident. He and his daughter, Miss Leila, were returning from a trip in the country east of the city. When two miles from Lehigh, they discovered that they were out of wood alcohol for their engine and returned to Lehigh and telephoned to Dickinson for some. H. K. Nichols went down immediately with the supply needed. Soon after starting Mr. Berringer came to the river and in crossing broke through the ice. In getting our much water was slopped about the car. Going a little farther a deep ravine was crossed and the road went up a steep and narrow grade. When nearly reaching the top Mr. Berringer saw that he was not going to make it on high and tried to shift to low. As soon as he had changed from high he was unable to get into low, or intermediate, or even into high. Meanwhile the catr started back down the hill. The brakes refused to work, having been frozen by the water from the river. Knowing that Mr. Nichols was coming behind, Mr Berringer was afraid that he might crash into the approaching car and looked back. When he did his own car plunged off the narrow roadway into a deep hole. Mr. Berringer was thrown 10 or 15 feet onto the frozen ground, injuring his back and hip. However, he was able to be around on Thursday,
The car was standing on end at the bottom of the draw, one wheel broken. Miss Berringer was fortunate in being in the Nichol's car at the time of the accident.

1914, December 26 -Front page of Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
BERRINGER BROS. GET 3 CARLOADS
Usually beef cattle are shipped from Dickinson to St. Paul and Chicago by the trainload and to see three big carloads of eastern beef cattle transported to the city is a most unusual thing. However, the past week Berringer Bros. brought in three cars of beef cattle from St. Paul. The animals were selected by P. F. Berringer and are all good ones.
The trip from St. paul to Dickinson was made in just 60 hours, a feeding stop of 6 hours being made at Jamestown. Mr. Berringer is much pleased with the service which the Northern Pacific gave him.
Just now it is hard to get good beef cattle in this part of the state. Those who have beef steers do not want to sell, and it was on account of this scarcity that Mr. Berringer went into the eastern markets to buy butcher stock.
The farmers of Stark county and territory tributary should be feeding cattle for the market at this season of the year. The rough grain will bring them more money when fed to live stock than when sold at the grain elevators. There is always a good demand for beef stock in the winter, the local markets being ready to pay good prices for anything of this kind offered them.

1915, March 6 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
The Berringer Meat Market has added a new feature the past week. The management has prepared a seperate market which will handle only provisions and Meat for their Jewish customers. A fine room has been arranged in the basement with fresh meat block, knives, saws and other utensils. The meat will be prepared by the Rabbi at the slaughter house and cut up my the meat cutters of the market. Rabbi Jruger is now located here and will have full charge of the killing.

1915, April 24 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
The firm of Berringer Bros. has dissolved by mutual consent, John P. Berringer taking the market and continuing the business, while Peter F. Berringer takes the Villard hotel which was leased last fall to Aldrich & Aldrich. Laer in the season P.F. Berringer may decide to do some wholesaling of fruit. He also has some Montana lands to look after. John P. Berringer has been in the market business all his life. His daughter, Miss Rose, continues in charge of the books and office work.

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
Notice is Hereby given, That the partnership consisting of the undersigned, Peter f. Berringer and John P. Berringer heretofore doing business under the firm name and style of Berringer Brothers has been on this date dissolved by mutual consent. John P. Berringer is to collect all indebtedness due said co-partnership and is to pay all indebtedness of said co-partnership.
Dated this 8h day of February, A. D. 1915, Peter F. Berringer- John P. Berringer

1915, May 15 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Peter F. Berringer is out with a new Oldsmobile car which he purchased of Ellis Holst. He took the car to Minneapolis, driving through to Dickinson. He made the drive fo Bismark in two days.

1915, June 5 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Peter F. Berringer, the local agent, if out with a new Hudson Six. The can is a beauty- the latest ideal of a handsome car. It has the perfect stramlined body, without a break or angle to mar the flowing lines. All hinges are concealed. the finish is superb. The leather is hand-buffed. In any group this Hudson Six-40 will appear a distinguished car.

1915, July 24 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
SLOPE AUTO CO.
The Slope Auto Co., P. F. Berringer and Luis Petricka, owners, are getting in their first carload of Dodge autos which will be unloaded into their sales room in the Odd Fellows block next week. A carload of Oaklands are also coming. The owners returned Wednesday with a touring and runabout Oakland which they were displaying the following day .
The Slope Auto Co. are sales agents for the Hudson Six, Charlmers, Dodge and Oakland.
Frank Hurich and Frank Splichal are recent purchasers of Dodge cars, and Wenzel Urbanec of an Oakland.

1915, September 4, -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
P. F. Berringer and Gervase Manning went to Bismark on Wednesday to get two new Oakland cars.

1915, October 26 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
This week the Berringer & Petrieka Auto Co. installed an oil station in front of their office in the Odd Fellows building.

1915, November 6 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
The Berringer & Petricka Auto Co., were busy the first of the week unloading a carload of Oakland 6-cylinder automobiles, the first shipment of this style of Oaklands ever received in the city. These six cars are very attractive and at the prices at which th

1920 North Dakota Census, Stark County, Dickinson, Page 14A, (Ancestry Image 27)
*Berringer, Peter Head, owns Home, free of Morgage, 56, Can read & write, immigrated 1871, Naturalized 1876?, Born Germany, Parents, Germany, Salesman-Auto
Vanelia Wife, 45, Married, Can read & write, Born Wisconsin, Father, New York-Mother, Ohio
Lelia Daughter, 25, Single, Can read & write, Born South Dakota, Father,Germany-Mother, Wisconsin
Vera Daughter, 23, Single, Can read & write, Born South Dakota, Father,Germany-Mother, Wisconsin
Hazel Daughter, 21, Single, Can read & write, born South Dakota, Father,Germany-Mother, Wisconsin

1925- Obituary Dickinson Press, Friday, November 27, 1925 (Death on 25 November 1925)
P. BERRINGER DROPS DEAD ON STREET
End Comes Without Warning To Pioneer Business Man At 10:30 Wednesday
HERE QUARTER CENTURY
Built Mammoth Auto Business And Was One of Best Known Men on Missouri Slope
Sriken with apoplexy, suddenly and without warning as he walked across the intersection of First Avenue and First Street West at 10:30 Wednesday morning, Peter F. Berringer, pioneer business man and automobile dealer of Dickinson and one of the best known residents of the Missouri Slope, answered the summons of death.
Assistance Too Late
Friends who saw him collapes and fall face down- ward, rushed to his assistance, picked up the inert form, placed it on a hastiuly improvised ambulance, but long before it reached the hospital the last flickering spark of life had passed.
Funeral Probably Saturday
Funeral services will probably be held from St. Patrick's Catholic Church of which the diseased had long been a member, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, the day depending upon the arrival of the daughters, Mrs. Parks van Dolah from Seattle, Wash., and Miss Vera Berringer from Portland, Ore. Rev. Fr. M. Schmitt, the pastor, will officiate. Interment will be made in St. Patrick's Cemetery,
Enjoyed Good Health
Although Mr. Berringer had complained of severe headaches and of peculiar and painful sensations in his head of late, his condition had caused no great alarm, and he had been able to attend to his business regularly. When he was stricken, he was on his way down town on a business errand and stoppinng to chat with a friend a moment before he fell seemed cheerful and in his usual good health.
Comes As Great Shock
As the news swept over the city expressions of surprise and regret were heard on every hand and the fact that it was generally believed that his health was the best, made the news a greater shock.
Was Great Builder
For 26 years Peter F. Berringer had been a powerful force in the development and progress of Dickinson. During that time he helped to build one of the biggest retail and wholesale meat businesses, a hotel, several business blocks and the largest automobile, tractor and thrashing machine distributing agency on the Missouri Slope. He was active in the organization and building of the Stark county fair which he served as director.
Boosted Highway
For years he took great interest in the National Parks Highway, now known as state train No. 3, and spent a great deal of his own time and money in its promotion. Twice he was elected to head the highway organization unit in North Dakota. Fraternally he held membership with the Knights of Columbus and Elks. He was a member of the Dickinson Town Criers Club.
Born in Luxemburg
Peter Francis Berringer was born in Luxemburg, March 27, 1868. When but three years old, he came with his parents to America, settling on a farm near Mantowoc, Wis, At the age of 18, he followed his elder brothers Mathias and John Berringer, to South Dakota, where he took up a claim near Waubay.
Lived in South Dakota
He was married at Andover, that state, on May 1, 1893, to Vanelia Dixon, who with three daughters, Mrs. Parks
Van Dolah, of Seattle, Wash, Miss Vera Berringer of Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. J. A. Corfman, together with one brother J.P. Berringer, and one sister, Mrs. John Croteau, of Dickinson, survive.
Moved to Dickinson
In 1900 the family moved to Dickinson when Mr. Berringer entered a partnership with his brothers, Mathias and John P., in the building of the business known as the John P. Berringer market. This partnership continued until 1915, when P.F. Berringer left it to engage in the automobile business. Mathias Berringer returned to Waubay where he died two years ago.
Built Villard Hotel
Fourteen years ago, Mr. Berringer built the Villard Hotel which at the time was one of the most modern on the Missouri Slope. While he has retained the property, he has always leased it.
Enters Garage Business
When Mr. Berringer first engaged in the automobile business he had offices in the I.O.O.F. buildling with Louis Petricka as a partner. Here he remained until 1918, when he purchased the Carroll livery barn on West Villard street, and founded the Berringer auto & supp;y company, which he has owned and operated since. As a distributer of Ford cars and Ford tractors he built the bigest business of its kind in western North Dakota. Three years ago he established a branch in Killdeer.
Erects New Building
His local branch outgrowing the building it occupied, he built a brick addition, which doubled the floor space and gave him one of the best and most modern garges in the state.
During his long years in business activity, he became one of the best known men in the state and his passing will be learned in many communities with regret.

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1911, July 8 Dickinson Press Newspaper-North Dakota
Mrs. Pete Berringer and two daughters, Vera and Hazel, arrived in the city Tuesday night from Waubay, South Dakota, and will make this their home in the future.

1912, March 2, Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mrs. P. J. Berringer entertained about 20 ladies at her home on Wednesday afternoon and evening. In the afternoon the ladies enjoyed their sewing and social visiting and in evening cards were in order. A delightful evening was spent and the luncheon served by the hostess was delicious.

1912, May 4 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mrs. Peter Berringer is entertaining tonight (Friday) a large company of ladies at her beautiful home on Second Ave. W.

1912, May 11 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
The P. F. Berringer home was the scene of one of the prettiest parties of the season last Friday evening. The spacious parlor was festive with decorations of pink and white carnations while a fire glowed in the fire place, enhancing the brilliancy of the place. The other rooms had vases of red carnations. Dinner was served to the 24 ladies who were guests of Mrs. Berringer, at 6 o"clock and the viands were perfection itself. Those assisting Mrs. Berringer in the serving were Misses Rose Berringer, Marion Dundas and Margaret Reid. Cards followed and a most delightful evening was spent.

1912, October 19 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mrs. P. F. Berringer was entertaining Tuesday afternoon the ladies of the Congregational Aid who are sewing for the baby booth of which Mrs. Berringer will be in charge.

1914, July 4 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mrs. P. F. Berringer and Mrs. Jas. Flynn arranged a pretty surprise party in honor of Mrs. Tom McDonough's birthday recently. The pary gathered at the Jerry Hayes home and in a body called on Mr. McDonough, extending best wishes etc. A pleasant afternoon was spend with musical numbers by Misses Vera Berringer and Mabel Carroll. At the close of the afternoon a delicious lunch was served.

1915, January 16 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mesdames J. P. and P. F. Berringer returned Wednesday from Beach, where they spent several days visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Smith.

1915, December 11 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mrs. P. F. Berringer is enjoying a visit from her cousin, Orley Dixon, of Mobridge, S. D. He expected to remain over Sunday and then go to join a friend in Fargo, where he will also visit with relatives for a short time and be home in time for the holidays.
Mrs. M. J. Van Orman and three children are guests at the home of her sister, Mrs. P. F. Berringer. One of the little Van Orman girls (Esther) has been out here for several months and will return with her mother to their home in Glenham, S. D., some time next week. Mr. Van Orman is a cashier in one of the Glenham banks.

1929 Day Co Index., S.D. Atlas-Names A-D: Vanelia Berringer 14 122N 59W Andover 25

1930 Washington Census, Pierce Co, Tacoma, Page 5B
Berringer, Vanelia Lodger, 55 Years, Born Wisconsin, Father, New York, Mother, Ohio, None

1958-Tacoma News-Tribune Obituary, 2 October 1958, D-6 (Death 2 October 1958)
MRS. VANELIA J. BERRINGER
Mrs. Vanelia J. Berringer, 84, of 3825 So. Asotin St., died this morning in a local hospital. Born in Reedsburg, WI, she came to Tacoma 27 years ago from Dickenson, N.D.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Leila Brislin, Fife Heights, Miss Vera Berringer, Tacoma, and Mrs. J.A. (Hazel) Corfman, Lakewood; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie VanOrman, Glenham, S.D., and Mrs. Eva M. Sullivan, Portland; a brother Harry J. Dixon, Spokane; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be announced by Buckley-King Funeral

[NI00011] South Dakota Births, 1856-1903
Birth Date: March 27, 1894
File Date: October 23, 1940
Gender: Femdale
County: Day
Surname: Berringer
*Given Name: Leila Esther
Mother's Surname: Dixon
Mother's Given Name: Vanelia Irene
Father's Surname: Berringer
Father's Given Name: Peter Francis


1900 SD Census, Day Co., Andover Twp., Enumeration District 118, Supervisor Dist #2, Dwelling 8, Page 1A, 1, 2, & 3 June1900
Albert Dixon, Head, Born Feb. 1840, Married 28 years, Born NY, Father born NY, Mother born PA, Farmer, employed all months
Esther A., Wife, Born May 3, 1850, 50 years, Married 28 Years, 5 children born and living, parents and herself born Ohio
Harry K. Son, Hattie K. Daughter, both born June 1883, 16 Years Born SD.
*Berringer, Leila Granddaughter, Born August 1894, 6 Years, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother, Wisconsin

1911, September 16 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota-
Misses Lelia and Vera, Daughters of Mr. & Mrs. Pete Berringer, left Wednesday for St. Paul where they will attend St. Catherine's school the coming year.

1912, June 22 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Misses Leila and Vera Berringer, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Berringer, arrived Saturday from St. Paul, where they have been attending St. Catherine's school. Miss Leila has completed the commercial course and Vera is a member of the Sophomore class.

1912, September 7 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Misses Leila Berringer and Margaret Berry visited Sunday at the McCabe home in Belfield, where Miss Geraldine Berry is spending several days visiting.

1912, September 28 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Miss Leila Berringer left Wednesday for Chicago, where whe will stury in the Art Institute for the coming year. Miss Berringer completed her course at St. Caherine's school in St. Paul last June.

1913, June 17 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Miss Leila Berringer returned on the first of the week from Chicago where she had been attending the Art Institute the past year.

1913, November 22 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Miss Lelia Berringer was ill and under the care of a physician at her home this week. she was much improved on Thursday.

1914, August 22 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Miss Leila Berringer went out to the Jensen ranch Wednesday for a visit of a week or two.

1914, September 5 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
P.F. Berringer accompanied by his daughters, Misses Hazel and Vera, autoed to the Jensen ranch Monday to get Miss Leila who had been visiting out there for two weeks.

1915, July 24 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Miss Leila Berringer who has been visiting at her old home in Glenham, S. Dak., for about a month expects in a week to enter the Aberdeen Normal at Aberdeen, S. Dak., for a six months' course.

1915, September 11 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Miss Leila Berringer is expected back from her summer's visit in South Dakota this coming Monday, via new England, where she will be met by her father, P.F. Berringer.

1915, November 6 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Miss Leila Berringer and little cousin Esther Van Orman, visited the R. J. Fleck family in Richardson last Sunday.


1920 North Dakota Census, Stark County, Dickinson, Page 14A, (Ancestry Image 27)
Berringer, Peter Head, owns Home, free of Morgage, 56, Can read & write, immigrated 1871, Naturalized 1876?, Born Germany, Parents, Germany, Salesman-Auto
Vanelia Wife, 45, Married, Can read & write, Born Wisconsin, Father, New York-Mother, Ohio
*Lelia Daughter, 25, Single, Can read & write, Born South Dakota, Father,Germany-Mother, Wisconsin
Vera Daughter, 23, Single, Can read & write, Born South Dakota, Father,Germany-Mother, Wisconsin
Hazel Daughter, 21, Single, Can read & write, born South Dakota, Father,Germany-Mother, Wisconsin

1930 Washington Census, King Co., Buena Precinct, District 250, April 11, 1930, (Ancestry Image 6)
Brislin, John P., $2000, 37 Year, Married first at 23, North Dakota, Father, Pennsylvania, Mother Pennsylvania, Mortar Man-Plaster
*Lelah Wife, 34 Years, Married First at 33, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother, North Dakota,
Marcella Daughter, 4 10/12 Years, Born Wyoming, Father, North Dakota-Mother, South Dakota


Tacoma News-Tribune Obituary 30 Nov 1971 (Death 27 November 1971)
"Mrs. Leila Esther Brislin 77 of 215 Fife Heights Drive NE, who died in a fire at her home early Saturday morning, was born in Waubay, S.D. and lived in Tacoma for about 50 years. Mrs. Brislin was a former legal secretary and was an accomplished local artist. She was a member of the Volkswagen Club and the Washington State Historical Society and was active in many artists' groups. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Henry (Marcella M.) Cobb of Kaycee, Wyo., two sisters Vera M. Berringer of Puyallup and Mrs. Hazel Corfman of Tacoma, and four grandchildren. Lynn funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements."

[NI00012] South Dakota Births, 1856-1903
Birth Date: May 01, 1896
File Date: May 06, 1943
Gender: Femdale
County: Day
Surname: Berringer
*Given Name: Vera May
Mother's Surname: Dixon
Mother's Given Name: Venella
Father's Surname: Berringer
Father's Given Name: Peter Francis


1911, July 8 Dickinson Press Newspaper-North Dakota
Mrs. Pete Berringer and two daughters, Vera and Hazel, arrived in the city Tuesday night from Waubay, South Dakota, and will make this their home in the future.

1911, September 16 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota-
Misses Lelia and Vera, Daughters of Mr. & Mrs. Pete Berringer, left Wednesday for St. Paul where they will attend St. Catherine's school the coming year.

1912, June 22 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Misses Leila and Vera Berringer, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Berringer, arrived Saturday from St. Paul, where they have been attending St. Catherine's school. Miss Leila has completed the commercial course and Vera is a member of the Sophomore class.

1912, September 21 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Miss Vera Berringer left Sunday for St. Paul where she will resume her studies at St. Catherine's school. She was joined at Bismark by Miss Margaret Berry who went down a few days earlier to visit her aunt, Mrs. C. J. Busch.

1913, September 13 - Dickinson Press Newspaper- North Dakota
Misses Vera and Hazel Berringer and Mamie Brodie left Wednesday for St. Paul, where they will take up their studies in St. Catherine's school. Miss Bessie Nichols of Medora also went down the first of the week to attend the same school.

1914 January 10 - Dickinson Press Newspaper- North Dakota
The Misses Mamie Brodie and Vera and Hazel Berringer returned Wednesday to their studies at St. Catherine's school in the twin cities.

1914, June 13 - Dickinson Press Newspaper- North Dakota
Misses Vera and Hazel Berringer returned Wednesday night from St. Paul, where they have been attending St. Catherine. The girls will spend their vacation with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Berringer.

1914, September 5 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
P.F. Berringer accompanied by his daughters, Misses Hazel and Vera, autoed to the Jensen ranch Monday to get Miss Leila who had been visiting out there for two weeks.

1915, June 19 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Among the new operators at the local telephone exchange is Miss Vera Berringer. Mrs. Ted Nixon, a recent operator, left the middle of the week to join her husband, who is chief at the Rough Rider hotel at Medora, formerly with the Grill in this city.

1915, September 11 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Miss Vera Berringer has decided to attend Oak Hall at St. Paul this year. During the past summer she supplied as stenographer for Attorneys Casy & Burgeson, in Miss Fay's place, while the latter was visiting at Crystal, N. D. Miss Fay returned Sunday.

1915, September 18 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Miss Vera Berringer expected to leave Sunday for Oak Hall in St. Paul to take up post graduate work and music.

1920 North Dakota Census, Stark County, Dickinson, Page 14A, (Ancestry Image 27)
Berringer, Peter Head, owns Home, free of Morgage, 56, Can read & write, immigrated 1871, Naturalized 1876?, Born Germany, Parents, Germany, Salesman-Auto
Vanelia Wife, 45, Married, Can read & write, Born Wisconsin, Father, New York-Mother, Ohio
Lelia Daughter, 25, Single, Can read & write, Born South Dakota, Father,Germany-Mother, Wisconsin
*Vera Daughter, 23, Single, Can read & write, Born South Dakota, Father,Germany-Mother, Wisconsin
Hazel Daughter, 21, Single, Can read & write, born South Dakota, Father,Germany-Mother, Wisconsin

1930 Washington Census, Pierce Co., Tacoma, District 113, 297 South Tacoma Way, (Ancestry Image 14)
*Berringer, Vera M. Head, Rents $39.50, 33 Years, Single, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother, Wisconsin, Teacher-Music

Tacoma News-Tribune Obituary,14 April 1983, E-12 (Death 11 April 1983)
Vera Mae Berringer, 86, of 511 10th Ave. SE, Puyallup, died Monday. She was born in Waubay, SD, and lived in the Puyallup Valley area several years. She was a retired clerical worker. Survivors include a sister, Hazel Corfman of Fairfield, Whitman County, WA. hill Funeral Home, Puyallup, is in charge.

[NI00013] South Dakota Births, 1856-1903
Birth Date: August 11, 1900
Gender: Femdale
County: Day
Surname: Berringer
*Given Name: Hazel
Mother's Surname: Dixon
Mother's Given Name: Vanella Irene
Father's Surname: Dixon
Father's Given Name: Peter Francis

1900 South Dakota Census Waubay Township, Day County, Series: T623 Microfilm: 1549, Book:1, Page:192, Dwelling 5
*Berringer, Peter F. Head, Born March 1867, 33 Years, Married 7, Born Germany, Parents born Germany, Occ: Cattle Buyer
" Vanelia Wife, Born June 1874, 25 years, Married 7, 3 Childre-3 Living, Born Wisconsin,
Father born New York, Mother born Ohio
" Leila Daughter, Born March 1893, 7 Years, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother
Wisconsin
" Vera Daughter, Born May 1895, Born South Dakota
* " Hazel Daughter, Born August 1897, 2 Years, Born Soth Dakota

1910 South Dakota Census, Day Co., Waubay Village, Enumeration District 154, Ward 1, Page 2B, 18 April 1910, (Ancestry Image 4)
Berringer, Peter F. Head, 44 Years, Married 9, Born Germany, Father, Germany-Mother, Germany, Imigrated 1871, NA, Butcher, Own Shop
Vanelia Wife, 35 Years, Married 9, Born Wisconsin, Father, New York, Mother, Ohio
Leila Daughter, 16 Years, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother, Wisconsin, Artist-Apprentice
Vera Daughter, 13 Years, Born South Dakota, Father, Germsny, Mother, Wisonsin
*Hazel Daughter 11 Years, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother, Wisconsin


1911, July 8 Dickinson Press Newspaper-North Dakota
Mrs. Pete Berringer and two daughters, Vera and Hazel, arrived in the city Tuesday night from Waubay, South Dakota, and will make this their home in the future.

1912, March 9 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
ENTERTAIN AT BERRINGERS
Miss Hazel Berringer entertained a party of eight girls and eight boys Friday evening at her beautiful home on 2nd Avenue West. A big fire of logs made the large living room a delightful place and afforded ample light for games and dancing. The young people had a most delightful evening which was prolonged considerably beyond the usual limit. Mrs. Berringer served a very delightful luncheon. Misses Ruth Butler and Oral Roquette assisted the young hostess.

1912, July 20 - Dickinson Press Newspaper- North Dakota
Oral Roquette and Hazel Berringer returned Saturday from a several weeks vacation spent with Mr. and Mrs. Will Crist on their ranch at Mary.

1913, January 18 - Dickinson Press Newspaper- North Dakota
Miss Rose Berringer was hostess last Friday evening to a jolly party of girls and boys at the P. F. Berringer home. Dancing was the amusement and the spacious rooms were used to good advantage. Misses Ruby George and Myrtle Parker furnished music and later in the evening a splendid luncheon was served by Mrs. Berringer, assisted by Miss Rose and Hazel Berringer and Oral Roquette. The wee small hours found the guests reluctant to depart for their homes.

1913, September 13 - Dickinson Press Newspaper- North Dakota
Misses Vera and Hazel Berringer and Mamie Brodie left Wednesday for St. Paul, where they will take up their studies in St. Catherine's school. Miss Bessie Nichols of Medora also went down the first of the week to attend the same school.

1914 January 10 - Dickinson Press Newspaper- North Dakota
The Misses Mamie Brodie and Vera and Hazel Berringer returned Wednesday to their studies at St. Catherine's school in the twin cities

1914, June 13 - Dickinson Press Newspaper- North Dakota
Misses Vera and Hazel Berringer returned Wednesday night from St. Paul, where they have been attending St. Catherine. The girls will spend their vacation with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Berringer.

1914, September 5 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
P.F. Berringer accompanied by his daughters, Misses Hazel and Vera, autoed to the Jensen ranch Monday to get Miss Leila who had been visiting out there for two weeks.

1915, November 6, -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Miss Hazel Berringer entertained the J. U. girl's club Thrusday evening.

1920 North Dakota Census, Stark County, Dickinson, Page 14A, (Ancestry Image 27)
Berringer, Peter Head, owns Home, free of Morgage, 56, Can read & write, Immigrated 1871, Naturalized 1876?, Born Germany, Parents, Germany, Salesman-Auto
Vanelia Wife, 45, Married, Can read & write, Born Wisconsin, Father, New York-Mother, Ohio
Lelia Daughter, 25, Single, Can read & write, Born South Dakota, Father,Germany-Mother, Wisconsin
Vera Daughter, 23, Single, Can read & write, Born South Dakota, Father,Germany-Mother, Wisconsin
*Hazel Daughter, 21, Single, Can read & write, Born South Dakota, Father,Germany-Mother, Wisconsin

1925, June 12, Dickinson Press & Recorder Post Newspaper
Hazel Berringer Weds Seattle Young Man At Glendive Monday
Miss Hazel Berringer, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Berringer of this city, and Joseph A. Corfman of Seattle, Wash., were quietly married at Glendive on Monday afternoon, the young couple going to that city due to the absence of Rev. Fr. Schmitt, of the local St. Patrick's Parish. They were attended by Miss Kathleen Flanagan of this city, and Thos. Vallancy of Glendive, formerly of Dickinson. Both the bride and her attendent wore black satin dresses and carried white flowers.
They returned to Dickinson and visited here at the bride's parental home until Wednesday, when they left for Seattle, where they will make their future home. They planned to make their trip by way of the Black Hills and the Yellowstone National park, traveling in the new Ford coupe which the bride received from her father as a wedding gift.
The bride has resided in Dickinson practically all her life. Since graduating from Dickinson High School she has been engaged in keeping books for her father at the Berringer Auto and Supply Co., office. She is a popular young lady of the city and will be greatly missed from her large circle of friends. Her husband is field manager for the Northwestern Bell Telephone co., in Seattle.

1950, Dickinson Press and Recorder Newspaper
25 Years Ago
Miss Hazel Berringer, Youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. P. F. Berringer of this city and Joseph A. Corfman of Seattle, Wash., were quietly married at Glendive on Monday afternoon.
A blast of the fire whistle at 9 a.m. Sunday will be the signal for the display of curb flags in observance of Flag Day.
Saturday, July 18 has been fixed as the date for the community farm picnic to be held at the grove at the Dickinson experiment station.

Tacoma News-Tribune Obituary, 8 October 1985, D-7 (Death 6
October 1985) Hazel Corfman, 87, of DesMoines, a former Tacoma resident, died Sunday. Mrs. Corfman was born in Waubay, S.D., and lived in Tacoma 50 years before moving to DesMoines recently. Survivors include a daughter Joanne LaPlante of Zaragoza, Spain; a son Donald of DesMoines; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
CORFMAN-Graveside services for Mrs. Hazel B. Corfman, will be held at 11:30AM Thursday in the Mountain View Memorial Park with Father Richard Hayatsu officiating under the direction of the Mountain View Funeral Home.

[NI00014] Information on Parks Van Dolah is dave@orvf.com David Distler

[NI00015] 1910 North Dakota Census, Stark Co., Dickinson City, Enumeration District 162, Page 11B, (Ancestry Image 22)
Brislin, Charles, Head, 51 Years, First married at 20, Born Pennsylvania, Father, Ireland-Mother, Ireland, Engineer
Elizabeth Wife, 40 Years, first married at 20, 3 Children-3 Living, BornPennsylvania, Father, Ireland-Mother, Pennsylvania
*John P. Son, 18 Years, Single, Born North Dakota, Father, Pennsylvania-Mother, Pennsylvania, Meat Business
George T. Son, 16 Years, Born North Dakota, Father, Pennsylvania-Mother, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth S. Daughter, 6 Years, Born North Dakota, Father, Pennsylvania-Mother, Pennsylvania

1930 Washington Census, King Co., Buena Precinct, District 250, April 11, 1930, (Ancestry Image 6)
Brislin, John P., $2000, 37 Year, Married first at 23, North Dakota, Father, Pennsylvania, Mother Pennsylvania, Mortar Man-Plaster
Lelah Wife, 34 Years, Married First at 33, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother, North Dakota,
Marcella Daughter, 4 10/12 Years, Born Wyoming, Father, North Dakota-Mother, South Dakota

Obituary listed in Tacoma News-Tribune 4 Nov. 1964, C11
JOHN P. BRISLIN
John Phillip Brislin, 73, of 609 W. Stewart Ave., Puyallup, died Wednesday morning in a Puyallup hospital. Mr. Brislin was born in Dickinson, ND coming to the Valley area 45 years ago. He was a retired laborer and a member of Hod Carriers' Local 252, Tacoma.
Surviving are his wife Lilly, a stepson, Frank G. Chaplin of Tacoma, a sister Susie Barry of Puyallup; a neice, Mrs. Alice Conlin of Puyallup; a nephew, George Barry, in Japan; two grandsons; and one great-grandaughter.
Services will be annolunced by the Powers- Wrigley-Clements Funeral Home, Puyallup.

[NI00016] 1880 Wisconsin Census Place: Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Source:FHL Film 1255434 National Archives Film T9-1434 Page 119C
*Peter BERINGER Self M M W 48 PRUSSIA Occ: Farmer Fa: PRUSSIA Mo: PRUSSIA
Mary Katherine BERINGER Wife F M W 49 LUXEMBURG Occ: Keeping House Fa: LUXEMBURG Mo:LUXEMBURG
Mathias BERINGER Son M S W 19 LUXEMBURG
Occ: Works On Farm Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
John BERINGER Son M S W 16 LUXEMBURG
Occ: Works On Farm Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
Katherine BERINGER Dau F S W 15 LUXEMBURG Occ: At Home Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
Peter BERINGER Son M S W 12 LUXEMBURG
Occ: At School Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
Nicklos BERINGER Son M S W 8 WI
Occ: At School Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG

1900 Wisconsin, Manitowic Co., Kossuth- Went through complete Ancestry 1-36 and could not find

[NI00017] Translation of Obit that was written in German., and sent to us by Eleanor Berringer Hinkelman. Notation was that it might not be translated correctly in all respects.
Marie K. Berringer passed away in her home on South 11 Street last Sunday evening. Marie Katherine Berringer, 67 years old, died of breast sickness. She was married to Peter Berringer in Rhineland Province in 1860 and in 1872 emmigrated to America and settled on a farm in Rusk Twp., lived there one year and then moved to the city. They had three sons and one daughter. Mathias and Peter in Waubay, S.D., and John from Andover, SD. One daughter Mary Croteau lives in Glendive, MT. Mathias and John Berringer attended their mother's funeral in the Polish Church. The remains were blessed.
Also Check date of birth Is it 15 Oct 1831?
In Helfant, Germany graveyard is : We were there in October 1996 Early records before 1889 are in Trier, not in Helfant Catholic Church These deaths must be relatives of our Kirch family.
Family Schon ~ Kirch
Maria Kirch 23-1-1860 ~ 27-11-1882
Mathias Schon 15-9-1857 ~ 1-11-1901

[NI00018] 1880 Wisconsin Census, Manitowoc Co., Kossuth, Source: FHL Film 1255434 National Archives Film T9-1434 Page 119C
Peter BERINGER Self M M W 48 PRUSSIA
Occ: Farmer Fa: PRUSSIA Mo: PRUSSIA
Mary Katherine BERINGER Wife F M W 49 LUXEMBURG
Occ: Keeping House Fa: LUXEMBURG Mo: LUXEMBURG
*Mathias BERINGER Son M S W 19 LUXEMBURG
Occ: Works On Farm Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
John BERINGER Son M S W 16 LUXEMBURG
Occ: Works On Farm Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
Katherine BERINGER Dau F S W 15 LUXEMBURG
Occ: At Home Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
Peter BERINGER Son M S W 12 LUXEMBURG
Occ: At School Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
Nicklos BERINGER Son M S W 8 WI
Occ: At School Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG

1900 South Dakota Census, Day Co., Waubay Twp., Waubay Village, Enumeration District 127, Dwelling 31, Page 2A
*Berringer, Mathias Head, Born January 1861, 39 Years, Single, Born Germany, Father, Prussia-Mother, Germany, Immigrated 1872, In U.S. 28 Years, Butcher


1910 South Dakota Census, Day Co., Waubay Village, Enumeration District 154, Ward 1, Page 3A, 18 April 1910, (Ancestry Image 5
*Berringer, Mathias Head, 49 Years, Married 5, Born Luxembourg, Father, Germany-Mother, Luxembourg, Farmer, General Farm
Elizabeth Wife, 38 Years, Married 5, 1Child-0 Living, Born Wisconsin, Father, Germany-Mother, Germany,

1920 South Dakota Census, Day Co., Waubay, Enumeration District 118, Page 8B, (Ancestry Image 16)
*Berringer, Matt Head, 59 Years, Citizenship dates unreadable, Born Luxemburg, Father, Prussia-Mother Luxemburg, Farmer
Elizabeth Wife, 47 Years, Born Wisconsin, Father, Bairen (Germany)-Mother Baiern
William Son, 9 Years, Born South Dakota, Father, Luxemburg-Mother, Wisconsin
Eleanor Daughter Daughter, 6 Years, Born South Dakota, Father, Luxemburg-Mother, Wisconsin

[NI00019] 1880 Wisonsin Census, Manitowoc Co., Kossuth Twp., Source: FHL Film 1255434 National Archives Film T9-1434 Page 119C
Peter BERINGER Self M M W 48 PRUSSIA
Occ: Farmer Fa: PRUSSIA Mo: PRUSSIA
Mary Katherine BERINGER Wife F M W 49 LUXEMBURG
Occ: Keeping House Fa: LUXEMBURG Mo: LUXEMBURG
Mathias BERINGER Son M S W 19 LUXEMBURG
Occ: Works On Farm Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
*John BERINGER Son M S W 16 LUXEMBURG
Occ: Works On Farm Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
Katherine BERINGER Dau F S W 15 LUXEMBURG
Occ: At Home Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
Peter BERINGER Son M S W 12 LUXEMBURG
Occ: At School Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
Nicklos BERINGER Son M S W 8 WI
Occ: At School Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG

1910, January 15, Dickinson, North Dakota Newspaper
Mrs. John Berringer left Thursday for Mandan, where she will spend a week visiting the home of John Croteau

1910 North Dakota Census, Stark Co., Dickinson, Enumeration District 162, Villard St., Ward 3, Page 3A, (Ancestry Image 5-6)
*Berringer, John B. Head, 47 Years, Married at 21, Born Germany, Father, Germany-Mother, Germany, Merchant-Groceries and Meat
Minnie Wife, 37 Years, Married at 21, 2 Children-2Livng, Born Germany, Father, Germany-Mother, Germany
Mary C. Daughter, 19 Years, Single, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother, Germany, Cashier-Grocery Store
Rose Daughter, 17 Years, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother, Germany

1910, August 27 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
JOHN BERRINGER BUYS FRANCES BURNETT HOUSE
On Thursday the deal which has been under consideration for some days was closed whereby J. P. Berringer becomes owner of the Frances Burnett dwelling on Fifth Avenue W. The consideration was $5,500. In the deal Mr. Berringer bought the Tom Vallancy furniture in the PRESS building flat and secured the relinquishment of Mr. Vallancey's lease to the rooms which in turn was assigned to Maxwell and Miss Burnett. Possession all round is given September 1.
Mr. Berringer, who has been living in the J. H. Field house on Sims street, gets a modern house with hot water heat, plumbing, and a large yard. The Burnetts get a modern flat, carrying central heat and plumbing, and are also pleased with the change, as Mrs. Jane Burnett, mother of the son and daughter, is left alone during office hours and could not well keep up fires in the heating plant.
Mr. and Mrs. Vallancey were willing to sell their furniture and give up their flat on account of Mrs. Vallancey having to go away for medical treatment for hearing. In addition to this Mr. Vallancy has several fine business offers under consideration which may change his plans with reference to his residence in the city. It is hoped, however, that Mr. and Mrs. Vallancy wil continue as residents of Dickinson.

1910, October 29 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
John Berringer is erecting a large barn at his home on Fifth Ave. W.

1911, April 22 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Seven new members were added to the lodge of Elks on Tuesday evening as follows: John Berringer (and others)

1915, April 24 -Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
The firm of Berringer Bros. has dissolved by mutual consent, John P. Berringer taking the market and continuing the business, while Peter F. Berringer takes the Villard hotel which was leased last fall to Aldrich & Aldrich. Laer in the season P.F. Berringer may decide to do some wholesaling of fruit. He also has some Montana lands to look after. John P. Berringer has been in the market business all his life. His daughter, Miss Rose, continues in charge of the books and office work.

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
Notice is Hereby given, That the partnership consisting of the undersigned, Peter f. Berringer and John P. Berringer heretofore doing business under the firm name and style of Berringer Brothers has been on this date dissolved by mutual consent. John P. Berringer is to collect all indebtedness due said co-partnership and is to pay all indebtedness of said co-partnership.
Dated this 8h day of February, A. D. 1915, Peter F. Berringer- John P. Berringer

1915, May 1 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
John P. Berringer has been painting the interior of his market, giving it a neat, clean appearance.

1915, May 15 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Among ther recent purchasers of Maxwell cars through the H. K. Nichols agency are the following: a runnabout for the John Berringer market. The Berringer car will be delivered the coming week when Agent Nichols expects another shipment of Maxwells.

1915, June 5 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
The Berringer Market was trying out their Maxwell truck circus day for special deliveries at the grounds. John G. Bauer was driving and everything worked splendidly. However, the market will only make special deliveries with the car at present.
John Berringer had a gasoline explosion at his home on Sunday which burned his right hand badly.

1915, August 21 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
The John Berringer cars made a trip to the Angus Neil farm west of New England on Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. Berringer, Miss Rosa, Mrs. Clifford Smith and son, Miss Myra Wiley, A. D. Davis and Henry Bauer were in the party.

1915, September 11, Front Page - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
The John Berringer brick barn is now completed and ready for sheep and cattle which the owner wishes to feed at his slaughtering pasture. The barn is 40 by 80 feet, partitioned off into three parts, having a hay loft above that will hold 126 tons of fodder.
A 5-h, p. engine supplies the power for grinding feed, bones, and pumping water all at the same time.
Mr. Berringer has purchaed more land and now has 40 acres in the pasture, fenced with woven wire and a barb wire strand on the top. Iron gates have been placed at convenient points. An overseer has been placed in charge, occupying the concrete block house, erected last year by Ed Fisher, and will always be on hand at all times to see that the slaughter stock gets feed and the proper care. Workmen started this week on a modern poultry house, 20 by 50 feet, which will be warm and well suited to the handling of chickens, ducks and everything in this line needed from time to time at the market.
A deal was made this week with Matt Reuter for the purchase of 80 tons of hay from the Fennell field south of Heart river.
The slaughter house is situated on the bank of the river, just a little below the new barn, which was erected this seaon by Soules & Butler. It is well worth one's time to drive over on the road east of the Lenneville farm and see the Berringer improvements.

1915, September 25 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
John P. Berringer has purchased Mike Smaltz's band of sheep. The lambs have already been cut out and taken to the Berringer barn southeast of the city and placed on full feed for the late fall and winter trade and the balance of the band, or what is not wanted for the local market, will be shipped to the cities. One thing is certain and that is that the best will be kept for the Berringer Market.

1916 February 12 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
MAY ERECT MAMMOTH COLD STORAGE PLANT
J. P. Berringer, proprietor of the Dickinson Live Stock Market and Berringer Meat Market and Grocery, contemplates the erection of a large cold storage plant adjoining his store within the next year or so. Mr. Berringer believes that Dickinson is the coming metropolis of western North Dakota and as a consequence is preparing to enlarge his business to meet the increasing demand. He now has, adjoining the city, one of the finest live stock farms in the state. Modern barns, weighing sheds, convenient corrals and slaughter houses mark his equipment and no expense has been spared in installing every equipment that makes for sanitation and efficiency.

J. P. Berringer, proprietor of the Dickinson Live Stock Market, purchased a solid carload of hogs from S. D. Gregg of the Gladstone vicinity the past week. Mr. Gregg is a firm believer in diversified farming and thinks that the live stock industry will eventually become the biggest industry in North Dakota. He is of the opinion that a packing plant would be a paying proposition in Dickinson, and may eventually associate himself with other prominent boosters in the erection of a plant of this kind.

1916, March 4 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
WORKING ON ARTIFICIAL ICE PLANT PROPOSITION
Supervising Architect and Engineer Stone of Minneapolis met with the Dickinson Commercial Club Wednesday evening and spoke at length on the proposition of establishing a combination cold storage and artificial ice plant in Dickinson. No action was taken by the club in the matter, but he was advised to meet with a committee which had been appointed to look into the proposition.
It is understood that John P. Berringer, proprietor of the Berringer Meat Market & Grocery contemplates the erection of a mammoth cold storage plant to be used in connection with his business. Mr. Stone, as a consequence, has taken the matter up with Mr. Berringer and an effort will be made to consolidate the two plants.

1916, February 16 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
The giving of turkey banquets is no easy task in Dickinson at this time of the year. Ed Fisher, who had the annual Masonic banquet in charge, with the help of J. P. Berringer, scoured the country for some plump turkeys. These were finally located, but lo, and behold, one morning they broke away from their detention quarters and sought new places to roost upon the pinnacles of the city's tallest buildings. A SOS call was issued to the crack shots of the Dickinson gun club, and the stray turkeys were finally brought down to earth with well directed charges of shot, but this was not the end. The turkeys were dressed and placed in Mr. Berringer's cold storage until need for the banquet. Necessary reservation orders were not issued to the salesmen of the meat market, however and when the good housewives of Dickinson noted the plump juicy birds in the ice box they ordered---and the clerks not knowing differently, $old. When the "turkey committee " came to arrange final prepartions for the feast, the birds had disappeared, and there was so getting them back. Mr. Berringer and Mr. Fisher held a hurried consultation, the former's Cadillac car was brought into service, and a frantic search made throughout Stark county for more turkeys. The quest proved successful, and on Tuesday evening the Masons of the city and their ladies sat down to a most sumptuous banquet, with the "national Thanksgiving bird" as a prominent item of the feast.




1920 North Dakota Census, Stark Co., Dickinson, Ward 3, Page 1B, (Ancestry Image 2)
*Berringer, John P. Head, 57, Married, Imigrated/ Naturalized 1876, Born Germany, Parents, Germany-Butcher, Meat Market
Minnie, Wife, 43, Imigration and naturalization, Born Germany, Parents Germany
Rosa Daughter, 26, Single, Born South Dakota, Parents, Germany

1930 North Dakota, Stark Co., Dickinson, District 7, Dwelling 12, (Ancestry Image 1)
*Berringer, John P. Head, Own home $7000, 65 Years, Married at 22,, Born Germany, Father, Germany-Mother, Germany, Imigrated 1876, Naturalized, Propietor-Butcher Shop
Minnie Wife, 56 Years, Married at 18?, Born Germany, Father, GErmany-Mother, Germany, Imigrated 1880-Naturalized
Rose Daughter 33 Years, Single, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother, Germany

1940 Tacoma New-Tribune Obituary, 24 December 1940. A-14 (Death 24 December, 1940)
J.P. BERRINGER TAKEN BY DEATH
John P. Berringer, 77, a former wholesale meat dealer and grocer, and banker in Dickinson, Mont, (Should be ND) who has been a resident of Tacoma since May of 1939, died Tuesday at his home at 245 South Tacoma Avenue. He was a member of Dickinson Lodge No 1515, Knights of Columbus, a life member of the Elks; of the A.O.U.W.; charter member of the Business Men's Association of Dickinson; one of the organizers of the National Bank of Dickinson, and a member of St. Leo's Church of Tacoma,
He was a native of the Duchy of Luxembourg and came to the United States 70 years ago. He went to Dickinson in 1900 from Minnesota, where he lived until he came to Tacoma. He leaves two daughters in Tacoma, Mrs. Mary Smith and Miss Rose Berringer. Funeral announcement will be made by Gaffney.

[NI00020] 1880 Census Place: Kossuth, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Source: FHL Film 1255434 National Archives Film T9-1434 Page 119C
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Peter BERINGER Self M M W 48 PRUSSIA
Occ: Farmer Fa: PRUSSIA Mo: PRUSSIA
Mary Katherine BERINGER Wife F M W 49 LUXEMBURG
Occ: Keeping House Fa: LUXEMBURG Mo: LUXEMBURG
Mathias BERINGER Son M S W 19 LUXEMBURG
Occ: Works On Farm Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
John BERINGER Son M S W 16 LUXEMBURG
Occ: Works On Farm Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
*Katherine BERINGER Dau F S W 15 LUXEMBURG
Occ: At Home Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
Peter BERINGER Son M S W 12 LUXEMBURG
Occ: At School Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
Nicklos BERINGER Son M S W 8 WI
Occ: At School Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG


1914, June 27 -Dickinson, North Dakota Newspaper
Mrs. John Croteau left Monday for Great Falls, Mont., to visit her son, Homer, who is located there and who has recently been ill. (My note, Great Falls is in Cascade Co.)

1915, January 30 -Dickinson, North Dakota Newspaper
Mrs. J. P. Berringer has been quite ill with pneumonia this week. she was reported improving the latter part of the week.

[NI00021] 1880 Wisconsin Census,Manitowoc Co., Kossuth, Source:FHL Film 1255434 National Archives Film T9-1434 Page 119C
Peter BERINGER Self M M W 48 PRUSSIA
Occ: Farmer Fa: PRUSSIA Mo: PRUSSIA
Mary Katherine BERINGER Wife F M W 49 LUXEMBURG
Occ: Keeping House Fa: LUXEMBURG Mo: LUXEMBURG
Mathias BERINGER Son M S W 19 LUXEMBURG
Occ: Works On Farm Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
John BERINGER Son M S 16 LUXEMBURG
Occ: Works On Farm Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
Katherine BERINGER Dau F S W 15 LUXEMBURG
Occ: At Home Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
Peter BERINGER Son M S W 12 LUXEMBURG
Occ: At School Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG
*Nicklos BERINGER Son M S W 8 WI
Occ: At School Fa: PURSSIA Mo: LUXEMBURG

[NI00022] 1930 South Dakota Census, Day Co., Waubay City, First Ward, page 3B, (Ancestry Image 6)
*Berringer, Elizabeth Head, Own Home $2000, 52 Years, Widow, First Married at 31, Born Wisconsin, Father, Germany-Mother, Germany, Farming-General Farm
William M. Son, 17 Years, Single, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother Wisconsin, Laborer-Farm
Eleanor V. Daughter, 16 Years, single, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother, Wisconsin

[NI00025]
1920 South Dakota Census, Day Co., Waubay, Enumeration District 118, Page 8B, (Ancestry Image 16)
Berringer, Matt Head, 59 Years, Citizenship dates unreadable, Born Luxemburg, Father, Prussia-Mother Luxemburg, Farmer
Elizabeth Wife, 47 Years, Born Wisconsin, Father, Bairen (Germany)-Mother Baiern
*William Son, 7 Years, Born South Dakota, Father, Luxemburg-Mother, Wisconsin
Eleanor Daughter Daughter, 6 Years, Born South Dakota, Father, Luxemburg-Mother, Wisconsin

1930 South Dakota Census, Day Co., Waubay City, First Ward, page 3B, (Ancestry Image 6)
Berringer, Elizabeth Head, Own Home $2000, 52 Years, Widow, Married at 31, Born Wisconsin, Father, Germany-Mother, Germany, Farming-General Farm
*William M. Son, 17 Years, Single, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother Wisconsin, Laborer-Farm
Eleanor V. Daughter, 16 Years, Single, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother, Wisconsin

1946 -Married by Rev. H. J. Sikkes,

[NI00027] 1910, October 8 - Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Mrs. John Berringer was hostess Wednesday evening to about 25 of her Lady Maccabee friends. After lodge review, all members were invited by Mrs. Berringer to accompany her to her nice new home on 5th avenue W., where cards and a fine luncheron were enjoyed thoroughly.

1910, November 12 - Dickinson Press Newspaper -North Dakota
Mrs. John Berringer left Sunday for Little Fals, Minn. to visit her aged mother. Her mother may decide to accompany Mrs. Berringer to Dickinson to make her future home here.

1912, May 25 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mrs. J. P. Berringer was much surprised last Thursday when a party of friends called at her home to enjoy the afternoon with her and to let her know that they remembered that her birthday anniversary was only a few days distant. All had a fine time and enjoyed cards and a splendednluncheon
Mrs. J. K. Porter was entertaining at her home at Mandan on Friday afternoon in honor of the birthday anniversaries of Mrs. S. J. Dunlap of Mandan, Mrs. J. P. Berringer of Dickinson, Mrs. Porter and her little son John Emmett. These people have celebrated their birthdays together for several years and it was a sort of reunion gathering on Friday

1912, May 25 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mrs. J. P. Berringer left Thursday for Mandan, where she will be a guest of Mrs. John Croteau and Mrs. J. K. Porter for several days.

1913, May 31 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
A birthday surprise party was given Mrs. John Berringer by thirty of her lady friends last Saturday. The ladies brought their sewing and enjoyed a social good time. Towards the end of the afternoon luncheon was served. The Misses Mayme Brodie and Rose Berringer had charge of the serving.

1914, November 28 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mrs. J. P. Berringer went to Beach Tuesday afternoon to spend Thanksgiving with her daughter, Mrs. Clifford Smith. Miss Rose Berringer left Wednesday night to be present too.

1915, January 16 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mesdames J. P. and P. F. Berringer returned Wednesday from Beach, where they spent several days visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Smith.

1915, February 27 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mrs. Carrie Steinenberger, sister of Mrs. J. P. Berringer, left Thursday afternoon for her home in Chicago, making stops en route in the Twin cities and Red Wing, Minn. Mrs. Steinenberger has been visiting here the past four weeks.

1915, May 29 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mrs. John Berringer's birthday was remembered very pleasantly by her friends, who arranged a surprise party in her honor. Mrs. M. Blick, Mrs. J. C. Flynn and Mrs. W. Baker had the arrangements in charge. About forty ladies were present and enjoyed 600, after which the delicious lunch which the guests brought was served by Mrs. Clifford Smith - Mrs. Berringer's daughter - and Mrs. A. D. Davis

1915, June 5 -Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mrs. J. P. Berringer received an Oldsmobile touring car on Tuesday as a birthday present.

1915, August 7 -Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mrs. J. P. Berringer returned Tuesday from Beach, where whe visited with her daughter, Mrs. Clifford Smith, for a few days. She expects her daughter down here next week for a short visit.

1915, August 14 -Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mrs. J. P. Berringer entertained the Lady Maccabees Wednesday evening. After a lodge session the ladies enjoyed cards for a time, the evening closing with a fine lunch served by the hostess and her daughters, Mrs. Clifford Smith, Miss Rose, and Miss Myra Wiley.

1915, November 20 -Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mesdames W. E. Baker and J. P. Berringer returned Sunday from a three week' trip to Chicago, where they had their eyes treated and reported being greatly improved. While in Chicago they visited with two of Mrs. Berringer's sisters and they also stopped off on the way at Jefferson, Wisconsin, to visit with her mother and at Little Falls, Minn., where another of her sister's resides.

1916, January 22 -Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mrs. John P. Berringer received word Thursday morning of the death of her mother, Mrs. Lena Henry, who resided with her daughter at Jefferson, Wis. Mrs. Berringer and daughter, Miss Rose, departed for that place in the afternoon and expected to be gone about two weeks. Mrs. Henry was about 80 years of age and had been failing slowly for some time. Death occurred Wednesday evening.

1916, February 5 -Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mrs. John P. Berringer and daughter, Miss Rose, returned Sunday from ten days' visit with relatives in Jefferson, Wisconsin and Chicago.

1916, March 11 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mrs. John P. Berringer and daughter, Mrs. Clifford Smith of Beach, who is visiting here, recently arranged a delightful surprise for Mrs. A. D. Davis, the occasion being Mrs. Davis' leap year birthday. Twenty guests were present and they enjoyed a very social evening.

[NI00028]
South Dakota Births, 1856-1903
Birth Date: August 03, 1891
Gender: Femdale
County: Day
Surname: Berringer
*Given Name: Mary Katheryn
Mother's Surname: Heinrich
Mother's Given Name: Minnie
Father's Surname: Berringer
Father's Given Name: John Peter







1912, June 29 - Dickinson Press Newspaper. North Dakota
Miss Mary Berringer and Miss Pearl Smith left Wednesday by stage for the Oakdale country where they will spend a few days' vacation on the Geo. Swan farm. They expect to attend a big dance at the Rasmus Jensen place on Saturday evening. Miss Rose Berringer is taking Mary's place at the store during her sister's absence.

1913, July 26 - Dickinson Press Newspaper- North Dakota
Wedding notice in marriage notes.

1915, May 8 - Dickinson Press Newspaper- North Dakota
Mrs. Clifford Smith, who had been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John P. Berringer, returned to Beach early this week.

1915, July 10 - Dickinson Press Newspaper- North Dakota
Mrs. Clifford Smith and son arrived from Beach Tuesday to spend a few days visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Berringer. They were accompanied by Miss Pearl Smith, Mr. Smith's sister, who was visiting her brother and family for a few days and is now attending summer school here.

1915, July 17 - Dickinson Press Newspaper- North Dakota
Mrs. J. P. Berringer, Miss Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Smith and John Bauer made a long auto trio on Sunday into Dunn country, taking in Manning and Killdeer during the day and the Clayton Brown home, where relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Smith were visited.

1916, February 12 - Dickinson Press Newspaper- North Dakota
Mrs. Clifford Smith and her 17-months- old son, Clarence William came down from Beach Wednesday. Little Clarence entered St. Joseph's hospital the following day for quite a serious operation and at last reports was getting along as nicely as could be expected. Mrs. Smith is visiting at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. John P. Berringer.

1920 North Dakota Census, Stark Co., Dickinson, Enumeration District 199,Page 14B, (Ancestry Image 28)
Smith, Clifford G. Head, Rents, 30, Married, Can read & write, Born Iowa, Father PA-Mother,PA, Salesman-grocery
*Mary Wife, 28, Married, Born South Dakota, Father,Germany-Mother, Germany
Clarence W. Son 5 Years, Born North Dakota, Father,Iowa-Mother, South Dakota

1930 North Dakota Census, Stark Co., Dickinson, Enumeration District 4, Ward 2, Block 13, (Ancestry Image 7)
*Smith, Mary B. Head, Rents $30. 38 Years, Divorced, 21 at first marriage, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother, Germany, Saleslady-Store
Clarence W. Son, 15 Years, Single, Born North Dakota, Father, Iowa-Mother, South Dakota

Obituary, Tacoma New-Tribune Monday, 22 March 1943 (Death 20 march 1943)
MRS. JOHN H. (MARY BERRINGER ) LOHR
Mrs. John H. Lohr, 51, of 54451/2 South Tacoma Way, died Saturday morning in a local hospital. A native of North Dakota, she had been in Tacoma for 12 years. She leaves her husband, John Harry, U.S.Army, a son Clarence W. Smith, U.S. Army, and a sister Miss Rose Berringer of Tacoma Funeral announcment will be made by Pipers
Rosary, March 22; Funeral March 20; Saturday 1943

[NI00029] South Dakota Births, 1856-1903
Birth Date: November 26, 1893
Gender: Femdale
County: Day
Surname: Berringer
*Given Name: Rose Lucille
Mother's Surname: Heinrich
Mother's Given Name: Minnie
Father's Surname: Berringer
Father's Given Name: John Peter


1911, July 8- Dickinson Press Newspaper- North Dakota
Miss Rose Berringer left Thursday for Mandan, where she will visit at the John Croteau home for several weeks.

1911, August 5- Dickinson Press Newspaper - North Dakota
Miss Rose Berringer arrived Friday after spending the past month in Mandan. She was accompanied home by Mrs. John Croteau who will visit in the city for some time with her sister, Mrs. John Berringer.

1911, November 11, Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Miss Rose Berringer entertained the Mandan high school football team and a small party of her local school companions on Saturday evenint at her home on Fifth Ave. West. Cards and music passed the evening all too quickly and the hospitable young hostess served dainty refreshments to her guests. The Mandan boys, who played with the Flickertails on Saturday, returned to Mandan on Sunday.

1911, December 9 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Miss Rose Berringer pleasantly entertained twelve young people last Friday evening at her home in honor of her cousin, Virgie Croteau, who was visiting from her home in Mandan. Cards were the diversion. Vernon McCutchan distinguished himself with the high score and gaining a prize. Miss Berringer served delightful refreshments, followed by an hour of social visiting.

1912, March 16 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
Mrs. J. K. Porter entertained at six o'clock dinner Saturday evening at her home in Mandan. Misses Myra Wiley, Rose Berringer and Marion Dundas and Dewey Wiley, who accompanied the Dickinson basketball team to Mandan last Friday, also Miss Virgie Croteau of Mandan. Mrs. Porter is a royal entertainer and Dickinson people visitng Mandan are always delighted with her hospitality.

1912, July 20 - Dickinson Press Newspaper- North Dakota
Miss Virgie Croteau who has been visiting for several weeks at the John Berringer home, left Sunday for her home in Mandan. Miss Rose Berringer accompanied her to Mandan for a several week's visit.

1913, January 18 - Dickinson Press Newspaper- North Dakota
Miss Rose Berringer was hostess last Friday evening to a jolly party of girls and boys at the P. F. Berringer home. Dancing was the amusement and the spacious rooms were used to good advantage. Misses Ruby George and Myrtle Parker furnished music and later in the evening a splendid luncheon was served by Mrs. Berringer, assisted by Miss Rose and Hazel Berringer and Oral Roquette. The wee small hours found the guests reluctant to depart for their homes

1913, May 31 - Dickinson Press Newspaper, North Dakota
DICKINSON GRADUATES A CLASS OF 14 IN 1913
................among the graduating class was Rose Berringer.

1913, July 26 - Dickinson Press Newspaper- North Dakota
Miss Rose Berringer is keeping the books at the berringer Bros. market and grocery store.

1920 North Dakota Census, Stark Co., Dickinson, Page 1B, (Ancestry Image 2)
Berringer, John P. Head, 57, Married, Imigrated/ Naturalized 1876, Born Germany, Parents, Germany-Butcher, Meat Market
Minnie, Wife, 43, Imigration and naturalization, Born Germany, Parents Germany
*Rosa Daughter, 26, Single, Born South Dakota, Parents, Germany

1930 North Dakota, Stark Co., Dickinson, District 7, Dwelling 12, (Ancestry Image 1)
Berringer, John P. Head, Own home $7000, 65 Years, Married at 22,, Born Germany, Father, Germany-Mother, Germany, Imigrated 1876, Naturalized, Propietor-Butcher Shop
Minnie Wife, 56 Years, Married at 18?, Born Germany, Father, GErmany-Mother, Germany, Imigrated 1880-Naturalized
*Rose Daughter 33 Years, Single, Born South Dakota, Father, Germany-Mother, German

1943 In Tacoma year her sister died.
Social Security Index says she died March 1967`

[NI00030]
John Croteau
Birth: 15 July 1859-- , Warwick, PQ
Death:
20 October 1927 -- Dickenson, Stark Co, ND
Spouse: Catherine Kate Berringer
Parents: Lewis Croteau, Mary Odie



1910, January 15 - Dickinson, North Dakota Newspaper
Mrs. John Berringer left Thursday for Mandan, where she will spend a week visiting the home of John Croteau.

1910 North Dakota Census, Morton Co., Enumeration District 121-Ancestry # 1-63, Mandan city wards 1 & 3 & Enumeration District 122
Ancestry # 1-30, Checked all and could not find the John Croteau family

1920 North Dakota Census, Stark Co., Dickinson, Page 4A, (Ancestry Image 7)
*Croteau, John Head, Owns Home, 59 years, Born Canada, Can read & write, Imigrated 1886, Naturalized 1892, Can read & write, Born Canada, Father,Canada-Mother, Canada' Engineer, Station
Kate Wife, 54, Born Luxenbourg, Father, Germany-Mother Luxenbourg
Omar F. Son, 26 Years, Married, Born Montana, Father,Canada-Mother, Luxenbourg, Salesman-Grocery
Virginia M. Daughter, 25 years, Single, Born Montana, Father,Canada-Mother, Luxenbourg
F ?, Katherine Servant, 25, Single, Born Luxenbourg, Parents, Luxenbourg. Servant Private Family

1913, April 12 -Dickinson, North Dakota Newspaper
Mr. and Mrs. John Croteau of Mandan were visiting for several days this week at the John and P. F. Berringer homes, Mrs. Croteau being a sister to these two gentlemen. In early days Mr. Croteau was with the N. P. and is well known by all the older men on the road. In recent years he has had a lumber and machine business at Mandan which he disposed of only a short time ago. He has not made any definite plans for the future yet.

1913, May 10 -Dickinson, North Dakota Newspaper
This week Berringer Bros. started work on the foundation of their new building on Villard street. The heaton Lumber Co. have the contract for the basement and John Croteau is superintending the work.

1914, February 17 -Dickinson, North Dakota Newspaper
Early this week reports were circulating in Mandan and Glendive to the effect that John Croteau had died in Rochester. The facts are that Mr. Croteau was able to leave the hospital about this time and go to his hotel in Rochester. A letter which he wrote February 4th, was received by relatives in Dickinson on the 5th. it stated that he was able to walk three blocks, and the probabilities are that Mr. and Mrs. Croteau will return home to Dickinson within a week or two.

1914, February 21 -Dickinson, North Dakota Newspaper
Mr. & Mrs. John Croteau were expected home from Rochester the last of the week. Mr. Croteau is feeling real well after his operation.

1914, October 3, -Dickinson, North Dakota Newspaper
John Croteau is erecting a 16-room tenament house on Second Ave. East. The rooms will be modern and being centrally located will be desirable for railroad people and those who do not care to go to far out.

1915, March 27 -Dickinson, North Dakota Newspaper
CROTEAU HOME COMPLETED
The fine three story residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Croteau on First Avenue East has been completed and was moved into by the family the early part of the week. It is one of the finest rooming and boarding houses in the state. The planning of the house is especially fine; all the rooms are large and well lighted; each room has hot water heat, electric lights and has running hot and cold water. The halls are also large with a back and front stairway, which gives the building the very best of fire escapes. The planning was all done by Mr. and Mrs. Croteau, while the drawings were made by James Kittleson. with the Soules & Butler Lumber Co. The contract for the building, with the exception of the heating plant and plumbing, was secured by this company. Wes Lambertson was head carpenter on the job. The heating system is a very fine plant and was installed by J. W. Motloy who had the contract for the plumbing. All his work has proven satisfactory and pleased both the builder and the owners. The painting and decortions were done by the Dickinson Sign company. Mr. Mininberg deserves much credit for the exceptionally fine work done by his firm. The electric wiring received the usual care and attention that the Dickinson Wiring & Fixture Co. gives all their jobs.
Each floor of the Croteau rooming house show that careful thought was given the planning and arranging of everything so that the greatest confort and convenience could be secured throughout. From the basement to garret, there is not a foot of space wasted. The basement will be one of the great joys of the house, especially for the Croteaus. The floor is only three and a half feet below the ground and giving fine opportunity for large windows. The floor is of cement and painted. The wood finish in the basement, the same as the rest of the building, is Georgia pine.
The spacious dining room is found in the northwest corner of the basement. It is prettily tinted and is very pleasant. It is connected directly to the kitchen which the built-in cupboards, the stove, and the sink are all nicely arranged.
There are store rooms, linen closet, sleeping room for help, laundry etc., in addition to the heating plant in the basement.
The roomy hallways are to be found on the first and second floors as well as in the basement. The hall walls are tinted in two shades of brown. Dark brown is used three feet up from the baseboards while the upper portions of the wall have a lighter brown tint. The ceiling is white. The parlor opens off from the hall ways with large archways.
Upon entering from the front porch the room on the right is the private parlor of the Croteau family, while the one on the left is the public parlor, which is for the benefit of those who make their home in the building. The second room on the right is the bedroom reserved for the family. All the bed rooms have built in cedar closets which are moth proof. Behind the door of each room is the wash bowl with running water. There are five bedrooms on the first floor in addition to the one reserved for the family. The last two rooms on the north side of the hall may be used as a suite. There is a private bath which opens off from the last room so that the suite would contain two fine rooms and a bath. The last door on the north side at the end of the hall opens into the bath for those on this floor. At the end of the hall is the door which opens out onto the back porch. In the southeast corner is to be found the stairway leading down to the basement or up to the second floor. In the forepart of the hall way are the front stairs leading down to the basement and up to the second floor.
The arrangement of the second floor is much the same as the first with the exception of the front rooms.
The new furniture will be in place by the first of April.
A feature of this new rooming house will be the opportunity to get meals within the building,

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1880 Califronia e: Fsh Slough, Mono, California
Source: FHL Film 1254069 National Archives Film T9-0069 Page 129C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
*. H. ELLIOTT Self M M W 4 2 PA Occ: Hotel Keeper Fa: PAMo: IRE
S. A. ELLIOTT Wife F M W 40 PA
Fa: PA Mo: PA
W. W. ELLIOTT Son M S W 20 KS
Occ: Carpenter Fa: PA Mo: PA
Mary A. ELLIOTT Dau F S W 17 KS
Occ: At Home Fa: PA Mo: PA
Alfred P. ELLIOTT Son M S W 15 KS
Occ: Not At School Fa: PA Mo: PA
A. V. ELLIOTT Dau F S W 13 KS
Occ: Not At School Fa: PA Mo: PA
Elva ELLIOTT Dau F S W 10 KS
Occ: Not At School Fa: PA Mo: PA
Kata ELLIOTT Dau F S W 6 KS
Occ: Not At School Fa: PA Mo: PA
Grace ELLIOTT Dau F S W 3 CA
Fa: PA Mo: PA
Frank LANE Other M S W 40 CAN
Occ: Laborer Fa: CAN Mo: CAN
Jno. HART Other M S W 43 IRE
Occ: Miner Fa: IRE Mo: IRE
Francis O'DONNEL Other M S W 43 IRE
Occ: Miner Fa: IRE Mo: IRE
Jacob HOSKINS Other M S W 28 ENG
Occ: Miner Fa: ENG Mo: ENG
Jno. MUDGE Other M S W 30 NOVA SCOTIA
Occ: Miner Fa: NOVA SCOTIA Mo: NOVA SCOTIA
Jno. MC KINNON Other M S W 29 CAN
Occ: Laborer Fa: SCOT Mo: SCOT
Michael O'BRIEN Other M S W 32 IRE
Occ: Miner Fa: IRE Mo: IRE
Jno. BROOKS Other M S W 23 LA
Occ: Miner Fa: NY

[NI00032] 1846 to America
1849
Obtained original copy from the Register of Deeds. St.
Louis Co., MO in the year 2000
Statement below appears above the same paper as listed below.
Said Mary Josephine Stephani being by me first made
acquainted with the contents of said conveyance acknowledges on an examination separate and
apart from her husband that he executed the same and
relinquishes her dower in the real estate therein mentioned freely and without compulsion or undue influence of her said husband taken and certified the day and year above written, Peter W. Johnstone, Justice of the peace.
Filed and Recorded December 29, 1849
This Deed made and entered into this twenty sixth day
of December eighteen hundred forty nine by and between Frederike Gansner, Florian Gansner, Benjamin Gansner of the City and County of St. Louis and State
of Missouri of the first part and Peter W. Johnstone of
the same place of the Second part, and Charles Stephani of the same place of the third part. Witnesseth that the Said party of the first part, in consideration of the Debt and trust hereinafter
mentioned and created, and of the sum of one dollar to them paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt of which is here by acknowledged, do by these presents grant, bargain and sell the party of the second part a certain tract of land described as follows a lot of ground in block No. 30 in the town of Carondelet being part of the Southern half of said block having sixty (60) feet front on Main Street, and running westerly with same, width one hundred and sixty feet American measure bounded as follows East by Main Street north by McKeown, South and West by said Stepani, being the same lot acquired of said Charles Stephani & wife, to have and to hold the Same with the appurtenances, to the Said party of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns forever, in trust, however for the following purposes, whereas, Fredericke Gansner, Florian Gansner and Benjamin Gansner have this day executed their promissory note bearing even date with this for the sum of two hundred and twenty Dollars payable twenty two months from date with interest at Six percent, now if the said note shall be fully paid when due, then this Deed.shall be void, and the property hereinbefore conveyed Shall be released at the cost of the said party of the first part, but if said note or any part thereof remains unpaid then this deed shall remain in force, and the said part of the second part or his administrators or assigns may proceed to sell the property herein before described, or any part thereof at public venue to the highest bidder, at the east front door of the Courthouse in St. Louis for cash, first giving thirty days public notice of the time, terms, and place of said sale, and of the property to be sold, by advertisement in some newspaper printed in the City of St. Louis and upon such sale, shall execute and deliver a deed of the property sold, to the purchaser or purchasers thereof, and receive the proceeds of said sale,out of which he shall pay first, the costs and expenses of this trust, and next The amount of said note and the balance, if any shall be paid to the party of the first part or their legal representatives, and the said party of the second part covenant faithfully to perform and fulfil the trust herein created. In witness whereof., The said party have hereunto set their hands and seals, the day and year first above written, Fredericke Gansner (seal), Florian Gansner (seal), Benjamin Gansner (seal) Peter W. Johnstone (seal) Charles Stephani (seal). Executed in presence of –State of Missouri, County of St. Louis M, Be it remembered that on this twenty sixth day of December eighteen hundred and forty nine before me, the undersigned came Fredericke Gansner, Florian Gansner and Benjamin Gansner who are personally known to me to be the same person whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument of writing as party thereto, and they acknowledged the same to be their act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned. Taken and certified the day and year mentioned above written, Marsu (?) Butler Justice of the Peace
Filed and Recorded Dec. 29, 1849
On the left margin of the above document is written:
I the undersigned Ces Tufe que (??) Trust in the Deed
Trust recorded when this page hereby acknowledge to have received full payment and satisfaction of the same and of the debt secured thereby and forever release and discharge the premises described therein from all claim which I acquired by said deed of trust
Witness my hand and official seal Nov. 4, 1851
Charles Stephani
Attest L. Baback Dept Recorder
Obtained original copy from the Register of Deeds. St.
Louis Co., MO in the year 2000
Statement below appears above the same paper as listed below.
Said Mary Josephine Stephani being by me first made acquainted with the contents of said conveyance acknowledges on an examination separate and apart from her husband that he executed the same and relinquishes her dower in the real estate therein mentioned freely and without compulsion or undue influence of her said husband taken and certified the day and year above written, Peter W. Johnstone, Justice of the Peace.
Filed and Recorded December 29, 1849
*
1c. Quick Tips from Readers: By Carol Snook psnook47@earthlink.net

I would like to tell RootsWeb Review readers about some sites I happen to come on. I have never enjoyed myself so much and for so long while going through the links and information on Dave Lossos' webpages. For those who are doing research in Missouri, particularly in St. Louis, check out:
"Missouri Society of Mayflower Descendants"
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mosmd/missouri/
"The Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony: 1620"
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mosmd/
"Genealogy in St. Louis"
http://genealogyinstlouis.accessgenealogy.com

Lossos also is the list admin for MO-STLOUIS-METRO-L -- a mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in the metropolitan area of St. Louis, Missouri. You can learn more and subscribe to it here:
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~zimzip/stl/metro.htm

1850 Missouri Census, St. Louis County, Carondelet, Page 215, (Ancestry Image 2) ~10 August 1850~
Dwelling House numbered in order of visitation #19
Family (Ranser) in order) #20
Christian Rasner, 58, M, Laborer, Germany
Ann 62, F., Germany
Eurick 35, M., Laborer, Germany (George or Jori???)
Ernest 32, M., Laborer, Germany
Christian 30, M., Laborer, Germany
Frederick 26, M., Laborer, Germany
Burgoyn 23, M., Laborer, Germany, Married within year
Florence 20, F., Germany, Married within year
*Benjamin 16, M., Laborer, Germany
Christian Arker?, 7/12, M., Germany
Family (Seller) in order #21
Joseph Seller 27, M., Laborer, Germany
Yerick 2 1/2, M., Germany
Anna 1 1/2, F., Missouri

1859, 30 December, St. Louis Marriage Records, Volume 9, Page 499
Benjamin Gausner (Gansner) to Magdalena Gundling (Gundli) of St. Gallin, Switzerland.

1860 Missouri Census, St. Louis Co., Carondelet, -June 31,1860, (Ancestry Image 39), M653, Roll 656;
Benjamin Gansner 25, Occupation Boarding House,Worth $3000 Real Estate-$100 Personal. Born Switzerland;
Magdalena (Mathalena/) 26 Years, Born Switzerland
Eight Boarders in House

1866-California Great Register- Benjamin Gansner, 35 Years, Born Switzerland, Occupation, Farmer, Local residence, Rich Bar, Parent's naturalizatin during his minorship, Registered July 8, 1867. Sworn-Trans.

1867- Pacific Coast Directory-Benjamin Gansner, Location: Spanish Ranch, Plumas, CA; Occupation: Saloon and Boarding House Proprieter

1870 California Census, Plumas Co., Rich Bar Twp., Spanish Ranch PO, 18 July 1870 (Ancestry Image 88)
*Benjamin Gansner, 37, Placer Miner-Real Estate Value $300, Personal Value $100, Born Switzerland, Father & Mother of foreign birth, Citizen
Mataline (Magdalena) 35, Born Switzerland, Father & Mother of foreign birth
Lena, 8, F, Born MO
William, M, 11, Born CA
Emily 3, F., Born CA
Florence, 1, M., Born CA

1872 Foreign Born Voters of California-Gansner, Benjamin 35 years i ....., Born Switzerland #19526

1880 California Census, Plumas Co., Mineral, Twp.,Enumeration District 80, 9 June 1880, (Ancestry Image 10)FHL Film 1254070 National Archives Film T9-0070 Page 392B
Benjamin GANSNER Self M M W 50 Years SWI Occ:Miner & Farmer Fa: SWI Mo: SWI
Magdelina GANSNER Wife F M W 45 Years SWI Occ: Keeping House Fa: SWI Mo: SWI
Lena GANSNER Dau F S W 18 Years, MO Occ: At HomeFa: SWI Mo: SWI
Emma GANSNER Dau F S W 13 CA Occ: At Home - High Water Fa: SWI Mo: SWI
William GANSNER Son M S W 15 CA Occ: At Home - High Water Fa: SWI Mo: SWI
Frank GANSNER Son M S W 11 CA Occ: At Home - High Water Fa: SWI Mo: SWI


1885 Directory Plumas County, CA
Rich Bar Post Office Spanish Ranch
Gansner, Benjamin - brewery, miner

1888-California Great Register, Plumas Co., 56 Years, Born Switzerland, Occupation Farmer, Local residence, Boovings Bar, By Naturalization of Parents, April 21, 1888, Transfered.

1890, November 26, Greenville Bulletin" Mrs. B. Gansner and her daughter Emma of the North Fork have moved to Greenville for the winter.

1891, February 18 Supplement to Greenville Bulletin
"Gansner, Benjamin, Possession of and claim to the Gansner Garden on the East Branch of the North Fork of the Feather River, one mile above the junction of said East Branch, with said North fork $200. Improvement thereon $200, Furniture, $50, Sewing machine $15, one horse $25, 4 cows $80, 7 calves $42, 1 mule $20, 2 hogs $10, Total $642. Tax $16.05 5 per cent 80 cents, costs 50cents, Total $17.25.

1891, October 28, Plumas National Bulletin, Tax List "Ben Gansner $16.00 & $16.50.
1891, November 4, Plumas National Bulletin, " Tax List (Plumas Co.) 1891-1892. Mrs. B. Gansner-$50.00.

1896, California Great Register, Plumas Co. #507, Gansner, Benjamin, Farmer, Age 64, 5'7", Light complexion, Blue eyes, black hair, Born Switzerland, citizen by virtue of Father's Naturalization, , Registered
August 16, 1896, Spanish Ranch, Yes, Yes, Yes.
1896, August 4-Registered Quncey, CA Courthouse, Citizen by virtue of his father's naturalization.
189 Benjamin had a brewry and a cattle ranch on what is now known as Gansner Bar (at the confluence of the North Fork and East Branch). The Gansners had come from St. Louis, MO. where Lena and some of the other Gansner children were born. He died at North Fork on 3/7/06 & was buried at the county cemetery. (not proven. cannot find grave site.)

1900 California Census, Plumas Co., Mineral Twp. , Vol. 22,ED 100, Sheet 5, line 33,
Benjamin Gansner, Born May 1834, 66 Yrs., Widow, He & parents Born Switzerland, 1850 to US, (not correct) in US 50 years, Gold Miner;
Frank F. Gansner, Son, Born March 1872, 28 Yrs., Single, Born CA, gold miner.

1902-California Great Register, Plumas Co. Benjamin Gansner, Age 70, Farmer, 5' 7" Born Switzerland, Residence Rich Bar, Head of House, Post Office Spanish Ranch, Yes, Yes, Yes, August 4, 1902

1906, March 7 Register of Death 1903-1909, Volume 2, Page 54, Plumas Co., North Fork of the Feather River, Length of residence in CA since 1852, Date of Birth March 10, 1832, Switzerland

[NI00033] Magdalene Guntli found in:
Germans to America, 1850-1874
Age: 23 Gender: Female
Country: Switzerland
Final Destination: St. Louis
Manifest ID Number: 00018409
Ship's Name: Bremen
Port of Embarkation: Bremen
Date of Arrival: May 12, 1857
Captain's Name: D. Beenken
Purpose for Travel: Staying in the USA
Mode of Travel: Steerage

I think this must be Magdalena's sister:
Margarethe Guntli found in:
Germans to America, 1850-1874
Age: 22 Gender: Female
Country: Switzerland
Final Destination: St. Louis
Manifest ID Number: 00018409
Ship's Name: Bremen
Port of Embarkation: Bremen
Date of Arrival: May 12, 1857
Captain's Name: D. Beenken
Purpose for Travel: Staying in the USA
Mode of Travel: Steerage

1891, March 11, Greenville Bulletin, "DIED, Gansner, In Greenville, Plumas Co., Cal. March 10, 1891- Mrs. Magdalena Gansner, Aged 45 (wrong) yrs, 11 months,
Mrs. Gansner, a native of Germany (wrong, Switzerland)
came to California in early days and has lived on the North Fork, near Rich Bar the past 25 years. Last fall, she and her daughter Emma came to Greenville for the winter. Her death was sudden and wholly unexpected although she had not been in good health for some time. She leaves her husband, two sons and two daughters to mourn the loss of the one dearer and more faithful than any earthly friend.
"Sweeter than the breath of even
Fairer then the stars above,
Gentler than the dews of heaven,
Was that mother's precious love."
SUDDEN DEATH
It is with sadness, we chronicle the death of Mrs. Gansner; a kind friend and a pleasant generous neighbor. Tuesday morning she arose early and busied herself about her household duties until within less than two hours of her death, when she was taken with a severe pain in her side. Dr. Willis was called and every effort was made to relieve and save her, but in vain. she passed quietly away before noon. Her death was a sudden and terrible blow to her daughter Emma who was the only relative here. Her son Frank is absent attending Heald's Business College, her son Willie and her daughter Mrs. Eyraud are with their father at the home place. Word has been sent to the absent members of the family and some of them are expected to arrive to-day. The funeral will probably take place tomorrow (Thursday).
1891, March 14, Plumas National Bulletin, " GANSNER- At Greenville, Plumas Co., Cal. March 19, 1891. Magdalena Gansner, aged 46 years and 11 months.
Mrs, Gansner was born in Germany ( wrong Switzerland) and came to California in early days, living with her husband on the North fork of the Feather river, near Rich Bar, for the past twenty-five years. Her death was very sudden, she being engaged in her household duties within less than two hours of her death. She leaves a husband, two sons and two daughters, to mourn the loss of one held more dearer than any earthly friend."
1891, March, Death Listing (no certificate) in Plumas County courthouse book names her as Margaret Gansner, died March 10, 1891, 60 years, native of Germany, Housewife, Cause of Death Pulmonary Appoplexy, Physician, G. D. Willis
White Marble Tombstone in Greenville Cemetery
Erected
in memory of
MAGDALENA
wife of
B. Gansner
Died
March 10, 1891
Aged
56 years
May she rest in peace
GANSNER

[NI00034] By Henry Cooley Grandson (June 6, 1998), "Birthplace St. Louis-1861, Arrived in California with her mother when 5 Years old and her father was established on the North Fork of the Feather River at Gansner Bar. He had a Brewery business there."

1880 California Census, Plumas Co., Mineral, Twp.,Enumeration District 80, 9 June 1880, (Ancestry Image 10)FHL Film 1254070 National Archives Film T9-0070 Page 392B
Benjamin GANSNER Self M M W 50 Years SWI Occ:Miner & Farmer Fa: SWI Mo: SWI
Magdelina GANSNER Wife F M W 45 Years SWI Occ: Keeping House Fa: SWI Mo: SWI
*Lena GANSNER Dau F S W 18 Years, MO Occ: At HomeFa: SWI Mo: SWI
Emma GANSNER Dau F S W 13 CA Occ: At Home - High Water Fa: SWI Mo: SWI
William GANSNER Son M S W 15 CA Occ: At Home - High Water Fa: SWI Mo: SWI
Frank GANSNER Son M S W 11 CA Occ: At Home - High Water Fa: SWI Mo: SWI

1888, April 18, Greenville Bulletin, "Born Eyraud- At Indian Hill Plumas Co., April 8, 1888, to Mr. & Mrs. Frank Eyraud, twin daughters."

1891, May 13, Plumas County Bulletin, " DIED, Eyraud at Indian Hill near Rich Bar, Plumas Co., California, May 1, 1891- Emma, twin