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Newspaper
Golden Valley Chronicle
Location
Beach, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
5
Dennis visitor L F Hamm. new residents move into Woodhull. farm insurors meet. Oregon land sale. local obituaries and deaths. near fire scare at Tony Witzig home. circus visit. school year ends. fire department equipment checks. various travels and real estate updates. railroad grading and local business reopenings. community pledges and social clubs. long list of local happenings and notes.
Mrs Lavina Offutt of St Joe Missouri died at her daughter Mrs Jr Slosson home in this city from chronic bronchitis and old age. She was in her 70th year and had visited Beach recently. the death was sudden and sorrowful for relatives, with sympathy extended to Mrs Slosson. A train bearing her party to St Joe is mentioned. A local note reports rain, and farmer updates include a road meeting at Skaar hall electing S R Raymer road overseer and plans for a Skaar Trotter road, preparations for a 4th of July celebration, and introduction of a piano at the hall.
A meeting at Lapla school house discussed electing a north district county commissioner and recent resolutions. Upcoming gatherings at Hubbard, Buelsdale, and Trotters County schools aim to unite farmers, discuss duties of commissioners and roads, with invitations to candidates and coop groups to attend.
A reader from Golden Valley Chronicle asks motorists to avoid racing past marching columns on Decoration Day as vehicles pass the cemetery. The note, signed A Citizen, says passing cars spoil uniformity and shower dust on those in formation and urges better conduct in future processions.
In this city last Tuesday 257 votes were cast for a school director election the largest tally to date. E E Dinson won 142 votes over 112 for his opponent while Mrs L B West was named by the ladies as a representative. O C Kuchoman was elected treasurer with no opposition. The board faces high school and agricultural ball projects this year and the ladies hope for a prayer next year.
An advertisement from a local druggist touts Adler-4-ka as a powerful simple remedy for sour stomach and constipation. It claims one dose relieves stomach issues instantly and emphasizes quick, strong action with unusual wording and product name Adleridea.
The first advance representative of the Vawter-Chautauqua System visited town, delivering season tickets and outdoor advertising samples. Expect banners, flags, pennants and other material. Chautauqua dates at Deach are July 8 to 12. Further notices to follow.
State Oil Inspector T W Jackman of Fargo visited the Beach office, praising its management and noting increased state revenue under his watch. He also said Governor Hanna appears well positioned for renomination, based on his statewide impressions of a strong business administration. St Settee church notes include U B church Sunday school at 10 and sermon at 11, with no evening service due to a Methodist commencement sermon.
Pastor B McVay of the German Lutheran Church states that English services will be held. The notice highlights a shift to include English language worship for congregants seeking accessible rites.
The document lists upcoming church activities for Lutheran, M E, and U B churches. It notes confirmation class after services with Pastor Essig, Sunday evening services, Ladies Aid meeting June 12, a general meeting for congregational officers, Baccalaureate address by Rev McVey, probationers to be received June 4, and Lord's Supper during the service. It invites all members to attend and participate.
Veterans of the Spanish American War are invited to a meeting at the Clerk of Courts office in Beach at 2 o clock on Saturday the 20th for organizing a local group. All veterans are urged to attend and advise others to be present.
Notice to stockholders announces the annual meeting to be held at the Opera House Beach North Dakota on June 9 1914 at 2 pm for election of directors and other legitimate business. Secretary E E Noble signs the notice on behalf of the cooperative.
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