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Newspaper
Golden Valley Chronicle
Location
Beach, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
1
A young drifter known as John Panckver was brought to town, examined by the insanity board, and declared insane. He was taken to the Jamestown asylum after confinement at the State Line hotel and Medora deputy transfers. He is described as weak minded, not violent, and expected to recover.
A 1920s agricultural bulletin cautions farmers on smut control, praising formaldehyde seed treatment to improve germination and yield. It outlines proper mixing, application methods, and notes the technique also protects oats barley millet and potato seed. The piece ends with a local election notice for Billings County superintendent of schools.
Beach and the Golden Valley on the Boom Beach report a spring surge of arrivals with over thirty on one train and more than fifty later. Immigrants secure housing at the State Line hotel and move goods to farms. Local firms expect record commerce, land companies push buyers, and plow outfits number about thirty as abundant farming activates begin.
The general land office rules in favor of M. Mathison against Chas. Johnson over the northwest quarter of section two 140-105, a prized tract about four miles north of town. Johnson plans to appeal within 60 days, hoping for a reversal.
A. B. Kellogg leases his meat market to E. E. Prehn for two years. Possession on the 1st. Kellogg to focus on harness business, buying the Larson shop and employing two workers. Prehn to operate with a meat cutter and serve patrons at the old Kellogg stand.
The past week brought renewals and sixteen new names to Beach Chronicle’s subscription list. The paper plans a vigorous campaign once weather improves, noting most subscribers already came in unsolicited and without targeted outreach.
On April 1 R E Morrow of Osage Iowa will take charge as Cashier replacing Mr Olson who resigns to campaign for county auditor. Morrow comes from Farmers National Bank of Osage where he served as assistant cashier for years. He was at Beach recently and returns to Osage to finalize matters before moving here.
W A Fredricks joins as operator at the N P here having previously run mystic keys at Medora. Aided by rising business, the depot staff grows to three operators plus a helper in addition to the agent. Freight and express office hours are 7 a m to 6 p m daily except Sunday.
A limited number of thorough bred Barred Plymouth Rock eggs. Prices on application. W. S. Marvin Sentinel Butte ND. Esrayep two mares bay and sorrel with bald face weight about 1400 each N P Noben Carlyle Mont. In Laughnan's Department Store ask for a pound of Gee Whiz coffee 20 cents per pound.
The Congregational Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs F E Near next Thursday afternoon April 2. Lutheran services on April 5 in the new church two sessions one Norwegian at 11 am and one English at 7 15 pm. An oyster supper sale by the Ladies Aid of Congregational Church Rocky Butte on Friday April 3 at Golden Valley Hall 5 pm to 8 pm adults 25 cents children 15 cents. Preaching at the school house next Sunday 11 am with Sunday school 2 30 and Christian Endeavor 7 30. Sunday school shifts to 2 pm start next Sunday and continues through summer. Preaching begins 3 pm every Sunday starting April 5. County Sunday convention at Beach April 11 and 12 with Rev John Orchard state superintendent helping. Rev Alex Douglas also named.
J. M. Cramer installed a new six horsepower gasoline engine in his blacksmith shop this week. The engine powers the trip hammer and other machinery, making the shop well equipped. He remains busy grinding out work for farmers preparing and fixing up their equipment for spring.
Beach residents flock to the opera house for the home talent drama Out in the Streets a three act play featuring Col Wayne and Nina Wayne with Dr Medfield and Solomon Davis. followed by The Persecuted Dutchman a farce. Proceeds aid a local band. Cast includes Mrs Bradford Miss Edith Jordan Miss Grace Brewer and Miss Grace Brewer.
Delegates were elected at precinct caucuses led by the County Central Committee for Billings County. Five delegates will attend the Medora county convention April 1 to pick five delegates to the Minot state convention May 14. Beach precinct chose E. E. Mikkelson, C. E. Barber, A. O. Whitney, J. W. Richardson, and Thomas Smith.
A meeting last Saturday formed a baseball organization for 1908 with G D Lovell as president and Geo Baht as manager. Plans include a semi professional team and a strong battery. On April 3 a major event will be held aiming to draw a large crowd for a festive night in Billings county.
March 25 field notes record farm implements bought by locals Catherine and Mary Bartley traveling from Jamestown, and Ada Haugh starting a new school near Sand Cregon. Posts shift as Postmaster Gilbert moves to a new building. a cemetery association plans its town cemetery. several school changes and district reorganization take effect July 1. A county caucus delegates session is slated Wednesday evening at the Sentinel Butte schoolhouse. Also noted are visits by Gip Jones and others, revival services ending Wednesday, and a for sale sign for 160 acres nine miles southwest of Beach near E Lloyd’s mill.
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