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Newspaper
Golden Valley Chronicle
Location
Beach, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
1
The Chronicle declares strict neutrality in the race for county offices. It states it will not favor any candidate and that editor or staff opinions are not reflected in its news coverage. The note accompanies the start of the first distribution of funds for the campaign period.
County Auditor McCarthy received a $337.50 warrant from Secretary of State Hall for Golden Valley county as its share of the county road fund from the 135 registered vehicles. The first quarterly distribution covers January February and March for a total 9021 vehicles in state. Hall notes 1915 registrations at 24 908 and 1916 may exceed 40 000 with additional quarterly contributions and 270 of each 3 license fee going to the fund while 30 cents covers tags and expenses.
A large crowd attended a Wednesday free dance at the new hall of E D Logan in Golden Valley county. The event was a social success with guests from distant counties, a packed floor, and a midnight lunch that guests praised highly.
Public praise from major outlets cites The Ne'er-Do-Well as a top success with long runs and overflow crowds. The piece notes packed houses, return engagements, and strong seasonal demand at theatres including Eugene Roth's Patrola in San Francisco and Hank and Mandy at the opera house. A June 5 return event is announced.
Endorsed by farmers in 1912 for Billings County treasurer and elected but not qualified due to county division, he later served as Golden Valley County treasurer, winning a second term. With constitutional term limits, he faced stepping down and filed petitions to run for Register of Deeds amid farmer and business backing.
Bert Palmer a Lone Tree township farmer and former sheriff candidate seeks county voters support. He highlights a brickmason background and Golden Valley investments, pledging economical office management and strict law enforcement if elected.
The page reports Joe Carr the famed middleweight boxer issuing a challenge to Milo, the wrestler who drew crowds in Wisconsin and beyond. Carr, 158 pounds, seeks to settle who is superior and offers a purse. his current address is 126 Washington Ave South Minneapolis for replies and arrangements.
The Beach Chamber of Commerce executive committee met Tuesday evening to set plans. Duncan M. Cooper named director of a Beach City band and street concerts. Fourth of July music and uniforms ordered. Committee to secure a ball park at the skating rink site. Bleachers moved from fair grounds. county agent agitation for Golden Valley county underway.
County Auditor M C McCann reports a busy filing day for the offices up for election. The list includes school treasurer Beach No 3 and various state and county posts with Republicans leading in party strength. L E Austin announces candidacy for Beach District No 3 school treasurer citing his accounting experience.
H S seniors staged the whimsical Niobe at the opera house on Thursday night to a large crowd. The capable cast drew praise as the best home talent production yet seen here, with receipts surpassing one hundred forty dollars to fund graduation expenses. The cast featured Peter Amos, Comey Griffin, George Purvis, Leo Stockwell, Helen Griffin, Hattie Griffin, Carrie Dunn, Abbie Carlson, Mary the maid, Miss Mifton, Rachel Zeilsdorf, and Berice Sillcox. Services for Rev. Alexander Coffin’s church event will be held at St Mathew's Episcopal on Sunday June 4, postponed from May 28.
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