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Newspaper
Golden Valley Chronicle
Location
Beach, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
8
The notice lists advance annual price of 1.51 and advertising rates from 25 cents per inch for one to ten inches, 20 cents for up to thirty inches, and 0.50 per inch for thirty inches and up. It mentions specials on standing advertisements and yearly contracts. A quote reads Some men succeed if encouraged, but me for the man who will in spite of hell.
A Chronicle editorial denounces City Attorney Gallagher as a dictator and knave for misquoting law to hinder Mayor Reed from removing Chief of Police Gowers after a fatal incident with Fred Blumson. The piece attacks Gallagher’s ethics, calls for boycotts against advertisers linked to his supporters, and recalls local figures in a heated response to last week’s council meeting.
The Progress is accused of being a twin brother to the Beach Advance, aligned with boycott efforts against the Chronicle. It claims bias in post office matters and coverage of the Blumson killing and police incident, insisting the Chronicle will prevail.
A local appeal condemns businessmen and stockholders in Beach who threaten advertisers to boycott the Chronicle. The piece notes an advertiser was approached last week by parties aligned with the Beach Advance seeking to pressure them into joining a boycott. The writer warns the Chronicle’s opponents are growing more determined each week.
The Chronicle predicts Beach will switch to a five-member commission form of government led by citizens. A petition circulates as aldermen and mayor lose influence. Supporters herald recall power and broader public input. The piece notes Gallagher’s continued Stockwell debates and a fictitious Brinton confrontation in the Beach Advance.
The Chronicle calls for Beach to hold a county fair this year to keep the city on the map as the metropolis of Golden Valley county. A meeting of business leaders is set for tonight to organize the event and support for a fair is urged.
The county division war horse impressed at a council meeting last Monday, dominating the Beach Advance’s pet in the division dispute. The clash underscored the county’s legal edge in the ongoing case.
The Chronicle expresses public thanks to all who called and subscribed over recent days. It especially acknowledges the strong support from Golden Valley farmers and notes a desire to credit every contributor if space allowed.
A criticizing note accuses The Advance and Progress of misrepresentation and yellow lies, warning readers that the paper’s policy may earn it a pejorative nickname if it continues.
The Progress continues to advocate for J. J. Bartley in the postmaster race. Supporters touting Bartley’s experience and community service push for favorable consideration amid ongoing local political discussions and appointment chatter.
The congressional situation in the third district is developing. Senator Simpson, the last Primaries favorite, may seek candidacy again. Alfred Blaisdell leaves Minot for Montana, Captain James M. Hanley of Mandan may join, and Judge Davis of Minot likely will not run though he has many friends districtwide.
Editor J W Brinton moves Golden Valley Chronicle to a new home promising better news service after past handicaps. Joseph M Devine of Minot remains active with improved chances, while P D Norton faces a tough re election bid. One Cent Postage Again critiques and analyzes proposed postage rate changes’s impact on citizens and large banks. For all bakery needs visit City Bakery operated by Wm Orr.
Beach church notes list Sunday School at 10 00 a m with Rev Hogue of Carlyle Mont to speak at 11 00 a m Union services at U B church Sunday evening Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meet at 3 00 p m and 7 00 p m Union services to be held at the Methodist church at 8 00 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday Aug 13 at 8 00 p m J R Smith pastor
Charlie Horsman, a Beach resident, testifies about James W. Gowers in the manslaughter case involving Fred Blumson. He recalls a January 1, 1913 street conversation where Gowers allegedly boasted of having Blumson on a five hundred dollar bond and plans to “get rid of him” or have him leave town. The affidavit is sworn before Notary Barney T. Piesik.
The M. E. Church will hold next Sunday's regular services with an Anti-Tuberculosis Society address in place of the evening sermon. It will be a union meeting of city churches focusing on prevention and curative efforts. The Sunday school mission collection neared seven dollars with over a hundred in attendance. Parents are urged to bring children. strangers welcome at all services. F. W. GRESS, P. C.
For sale notices list a cook car and trucks complete with contact details at Goodridge-Caller Co. and Ray E Brewer box 388. Also a rewearable notice invites orders or resilvered mirrors and a cook car position request by a woman with husband seeking crew work. A reward is offered for a missing branded black gelding near Beach.
Notice is given that the next Teachers Examination for Golden Valley county will be held in the courthouse at Beach on Thursday and Friday, August 14 and 15, 1913, starting at 8 15 a m. Applicants must provide pens ink paper etc. Examination fee is 2 dollars. Joseph A Kitcher, Co Supt of School.
The White Company performs across Thu Fri and Sat August 14 15 16. Madam White appears in a $100 hat, a $100 Opera Cloak, a $250 Paris gown and $8000 worth of diamonds. The act features the finest ventriloquist figures, made in London for Prof. White, with 20 years on tour in the U S Canada and Old Mexico. Pictures will be shown as part of a big double bill.
The management of the Beach Opera House has secured these artists for three nights only. The brief engagement brings performances by the featured troupe to the venue, with date details limited to a short run and expectations of local attendance.
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