Bemidji Pioneer
October
15, 2008: It was reported today by reliable sources that
William Fargnot was taking The Little Man for a walk on a
section of the Paul Bunyan Trail which is known for troll
activity. While actively engaged in this pursuit, they
encountered a conclave of trolls who were able to steal the
Little Man’s middle name which resulted in his early demise.
As compensation, the head troll offered a plot in the Troll
Cemetery along with an annual payment of an undisclosed sum of
gold to his surviving relatives.
The City of Bemidji has once again issued a strong warning to those
meeting trolls on the trail to act civil, but never divulge their
middle name. If this does happen seek expert medical advice
immediately. The loss of your middle name could subtract twenty
years from your life and may be accompanied by other serious side
effects.
The current agreement between the trolls and the city is scheduled
to end in 2010. In the mean time please use caution and prudence
during any troll encounter. If an emergency does develop, use
common sense and good luck.
Obituary
Fargnot
Bemidji--- Quincy Fargnot died shortly after an unfortunate
accident. He is survived by his adopted parents William and Martha
Fargnot, one sister, and four brothers. His life was characterized
by eight words, “ If you stop looking, then you will never
find”.
Born in the early part of the century, he was abandoned by his
birth parents soon after they discovered he wouldn't grow . One day
they dropped him off at a garage sale and told him to wait until
they returned, they never did. He waited for more than fifty
years.
What happened next is best described from an excerpt from the
Chronicles of Bill Fargnot. “We arrived in New Orleans about
midday and happened upon the city's oldest garage sale. Martha
convinced me to stop in anticipation of finding a good deal. As I
was sifting through a pile of old sweaters I felt a tug on my left
pant leg. Looking down, I caught my first glimpse of the Little
Man. He simply looked me in the eye and said “Please Sir”.
So I picked him up, threw him in the trunk, took him home, and made
him one of us.”
Memorials may be made to Geocaching.com in care of Surfer Joe.
Arrangements have been handled by the Turtle River Cremation
Society which performed a partial cremation. Internment took place
at the Troll Cemetery with the Reverend Twig presiding.
