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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1921

Page

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Furze Athletics tie series with Valley City in 4 2 win

Fargo wins 4 2 to even the three game series with Valley City. Boardman hits twice as Lenahan stars at third and Gavin, Jensen, and Ernster share pitching duties. Box score shows Fargo 4 Valley City 2 with key hits by Boardman Conroy and Jordan.

Creer-News Fargo Pire Furze Athletics Valley City New Park Devils Laka Klein Schanlaub Boardman Lenahan Goheen Jordan McNee Slaw Spas Fide Slater McInearney Charley Gavin Valley City AB. BR. HE. A PO. Klein Conroy Dean Schanlsub If Wyatt Beek Kaplic Einster Fargo McNee Eager . & E Rfad MeIncarney Creseees If Jensen Jensen Ernster Sehanlaub Schaeffer Nance

Big 12000 Acre North Dakota Land Deal Closes

Devils Lake North Dakota July 30 one of the northwest’s largest land deals closes Col Joseph M Kelly and John Kelly sell their 12000 acre tract around Knox and Pleasant Lake to a southern Minnesota German Lutheran syndicate led by Rev Ibert F Winters of Mankato Minnesota Approximately 500000 involved Twenty eight farms change hands including Pleasant Lake stock farm The Kelly brothers held the tract since 1919 when known as the Ueland tract Winters plans include a German Lutheran church and community center at Knox and a Lutheran college on Pleasant Lake, with colonization drive already underway.

Devils Lake N. D North‘west Joseph M. Kelly John Kelly Northern Investment Company Knox Pleasant Lake Minnesota Ibert F.winters Mankato Minn North Swest Kelly Brothers Ueland Winters

Signatures rise in Recall effort across North Dakota

In Minot North Dakota August 2 recall petitions push toward 80 000 signers with 65 021 reached and over 500 petitions in circulation statewide Officials from Independent Voters Teague in Fargo report Adams Steele and Grand Forks Fifth district showing strong recall support Minot aims for 2 500 more votes to match O Connor total with three precincts still to hear from Signers listed alphabetically and cross checked against voter lists Uproar over recall efforts noted amid broad political activity

Variows Sha Ot Ie Independent Voters Teague Fargo Adams County J. F.T. O'Connor O. L Minot N. D O'Connor Minot Residenta Ivague Peti Jong

Moneys Due to Counties Tied Up in State Bank

North Dakota funds from motor vehicle registrations totaling about 380000 are deposited in the Bank of North Dakota. Counties and sub divisions are blocked from road work as checks to counties have not been issued. Only 150000 goes to the state highway commission for maintenance.

Bismarck N. D State Motor Vehicle Registration Department Bank of North Dakota State Highway Commission

State tax law knocked out for national banks in Fargo suit

The United States circuit court of appeals today upheld a lower ruling that North Dakota cannot tax national banks at a higher rate than other invested capital. The First National Bank and Merchants National Bank of Fargo joined in challenging Cast County Treasurer E. C. Eddy over enforcing the state tax. Federal decisions grant the banks relief from the state's act.

North Dakota United States Circuit Court of Appeals United States District Court Pepinsk Congress First National Bank Merchants National Bank of Fargo E. C. Eddy Cast County Bbanks

Bold Hold Up Staged Last Night

A baker named Jack Erickson of the Butternut Bakery was held up around 1 30 a m on Fourth Avenue by two bandits who emerged from behind a tree near the post office. They demanded cash, took about $3.20, and warned him to move fast. Erickson could not identify his assailants.

Fourth Avenue Jack Erickson Butternut Jack

Plan to Sell Surplus Stock by Home Builders North Dakota

Plans are under way to dispose of all surplus material of the Home Builders Association of North Dakota. T B Adams, manager, said after returning from Grand Forks where he sold material. He expects to dispose of surplus material in Fargo, Bismarck and Mandan. He notes no new projects due to unfunded bonds and cites high handling costs. The on hand surplus was about 72000 at year start, now decreased. The association owes 7000 to 8000 on current bills but sale of surplus could cover obligations. The group had a 100000 appropriation to begin business and 7500 yearly for two years. No large work planned this summer due to funding. The association built or bought 23 homes in Bismarck, 1 in Coleharbor, 1 in Underwood, and 22 in Fargo. several not yet completed. Negotiations are under way for contracts with home builders. Adams had led the association for a few months.

Home Builders Association of North Dakota T. B. Adams Grand Forks Adams Fargo Bismarck Mandan Home Builders Association Coleharbor Underwood Fargo Diamond Valley City Gateway City Goheen Gilbert

Doyle Is Asked to Quit Office in North Dakota

Atty. Gen. Harry Daugherty seeks to appoint a new United States marshal for North Dakota and has urged incumbent S. J. Doyle to resign. Doyle has not agreed, and Porter J. McCumber favors James F. Shea of Wahpeton for the post, a former holder. Shea's appointment would clear the way, though Doyle's term lasts until May 14, 1922, with no charges mentioned.

Harry Daugherty North Dakota S. J. Doyle Doyle Porter J. McCumber United States James F. Shea Wahpeton Shea Mr. Doyle

Price shifts in farm livestock and goods after war

C D Litchner of Wilton North Dakota notes cattle prices have halved while his costs for feed and herd upkeep remain high, estimating an $8,500 herd now worth about $4,000 after a year. Everett Brothers of Washburn compare machinery costs, saying they are twice what they were before the war, when wheat prices were similar to today.

C. D. Litchner Wilton North Dakota Everett Brothers Washburn

Valley City Triumphs Over Fargo In Turbulent Game

Valley City defeated Fargo 5 to 2 after a heated late riot involving players and fans. Goheen drove in three runs with a bases loaded hit while Gilbert homered, prompting a postgame challenge to play three games for 500 dollars with fair umpiring and neutral venues.

ForgerY Suspect in the Toils

Andy Walok claiming Austrian identity attempted to pass a 97.50 check through Farmers State Bank of Nome forging the name of Mr. Tingley. Cashier C T Dokken refused cash after spotting a bad signature. Walex fled with the check, tore it up, and was later arrested by Deputy Sheriff Simon. Walex bound over to district court with $1000 bail. home near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. married with three children.

Andy Walok Farmers State Bank of Nome Tingley C.T. Dokken Walek District Court Walex Pittsburg

Birs Found Guilty In Rabbit Scam Case

W. Birs, Fargo rabbit king, was found guilty by a jury and sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison. He promoted a rabbit empire on the Sheyenne and swindled citizens out of money while presenting himself as a benefactor.

C. W. Birs Fargo Birs

Herbert Weston Dies Suddenl y Heart Failure Ends Valley City Elder

Herbert Weston, longtime Valley City resident, died suddenly last night at about six o clock. He was on his porch awaiting a street car to go to the Soo railroad to help his son on the Sheldon farm. The exact funeral time will be set after Bert Weston arrives. Weston was a kind neighbor and widely known in the county, with several sons and a widow who has been in Portland the past few years.

Unie Valley City Weston Ad Sheldon Bert Fourth Avenue Fifth Street Soo Railroad Weston Martin Somdahl Bert Weston Portland Oregon Herbert Weston

Telephone rate case seeks injunction against state board

Northwestern Bell and North Dakota Independent Telephone ask a Fargo federal court for an injunction to block the state railroad commission from enforcing tariffs raising local and toll rates. They claim current revenue is inadequate after the commission denied permission, with the court to hear the case in a three judge panel under injunction rules. The ruling party split on the necessity of increases, affecting Fargo and many North Dakota communities. Attorneys Bangs, Hamilton & Bangs plus F Randall and E A Prendergast represent the companies.

United States District Court Fargo Northwestern Bell Telephone Company North Dakota Independent Telephone Company State Railroad Commission Sit Commission Federal Bangs, Hamilton & Bangs Grand Forks F. Randall and E. A. Prendergast General Legal Department

July Salary Delay at Minot Normal Stated

Minot North Dakota July 20 President Levi H. Beeler says salaries for June faculty pay are due to arrive soon. He spoke after a conference with the board of administration in Bismarck about unpaid wages caused by the Bank of North Dakota not honoring drafts and plans to ease Minot Normal crowded conditions. The winter legislature allocated 100000 for building or expansion, but funds were not released yet.

Minot N. D Levi H. Beeler Minot Normal School Bismarck Minot Normal Bank of North Dakota Beeler Min

Price is agreed upon by Grain Growers and independent elevator group

At a Friday meeting a contract setting five cents a bushel for handling grain by independent elevators for the United States Grain Growers was adopted. Grainmen's union complaints about the Grain Growers marketing plan were rejected after a committee meeting with Grain Growers representatives at the commercial club. The grainmen's union later endorsed the elevator contract as it affects the independent elevators and the United States Grain Growers.

Eleators United States Grain Growers, Inc North Dakota Grainanen’s Union Grainmen’s Union the Commercial Club Indepetlent United States

Funeral of Lieutenant Edgar A. Fisher

The funeral of the late Edgar A. Fisher was held Sunday at 2 40 p m at the M E church with Revs C G Fox and J S Wilda officiating. A firing squad from the Edgar A Fisher Post American Legion and Company G acted as guard of honor. Fisher, commissioned first lieutenant in 1917, served in France and died July 1 1918 while leading a patrol near the Maine river. He was born October 21 1899 in Grand Prairie Township and held mining engineering degrees from the University of North Dakota and Valley City High School. The Third Battalion 38th Infantry and the Third Division will memorialize his memory. his courage and leadership were praised by comrades and friends.

Edgar A. Higher M. E.churd C. G. Fox Wilda Woodbine Edgar A. Fisher Fisher Infantry Fort Orlethrop 38Th Infantry Camp Green Charlotte N. C Franca Maine River Fossay Grand Prairie Township Valley City High School University of North Dakota Ray Consolidated Mining Co Ray Arizona United States Cerro de Pasco Mining C Peru South America Aisne Refto Suen Marne Philip T. Pry

Card of appreciation from Valley City residents

Valley City July 28 1921 card thanks the community for a hearty welcome and accommodation to strangers signed by Mr. and Mrs Harte Crosland and others including Mrs C M Bradt and Mina Hil Maronga Little Fells and several unnamed locals.

Valley City Harte Crosland Maronga, Hil C. M. Bradt Little Fells Mina

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