William Matthaei, M.D., practiced in Fessenden before he came to Carrington in 1917 to take advantage of the superior facilities of the newly constructed Carrington Hospital. He practiced with Dr. McClusky until 1919 when he returned to his former Fessenden practice. He married while in Carrington Hortense E. Fagan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.H. Day, long time residents of Foster County.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 223