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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1920

Page

8

Minot Triumphs in Close Second Game Over Valley City

Minot won the second game of a three game series against Valley City last night 10 to 9. Walker of Sheyenne pitched creditably for Minot amid loose play by both teams. The season was said to have ended after a game with Elbow Lake, but another match was secured for next Monday. Tower City, Valley City’s upcoming foe, has won 12 of 13, including victories over the Winnipeg Giants, and aims to add Valley City to its list. A special Hankinson train next Sunday is under consideration with a $600 goal to cover costs, potentially funded by local business houses with a dividend back to contributors.

Minot Valley City Walker Sheyenne N. D Elbow Lake Tower City Winnipeg Giants Colored Boys Hankinson

Greffenius and Haverson Form Valley City Law Firm

Greffenius and Haverson establish a Valley City law firm as C. T. Haverson joins with A. F. Greffenius of Fairfield Iowa. Haverson serves as state representative for the War Risk Insurance Bureau in North Dakota while Greffenius handles the Valley City office. Both men are University of North Dakota alumni and former classmates who studied law together and served overseas.

Greffenius & Haverson C. T. Haverson A. F. Greffenius Fairfield Iowa Hoverson Bureau of War Risk Insurance North Dakota Greffenius Valley City Law Office Fargo Mr. Hoverson University of North Dakota Mott, N. D Valley City

Williams Seeks Railroad Commissioner Seat Amid Contests

In North Dakota, an election bid to put Jack Williams, American Legion adjutant, on the railroad commissioner ticket faces disqualification questions due to constitutional provisions. G. W. McDonnell, the league’s candidate, is tied to a pay-raise bill and may be barred. debates focus on blanket stickers in Sheridan County and potential certification of independents Williams Krueger Stutsman.

Bismarck N. D Jack Williams The American Legion Sheridan County G. W. McDonnell League North Dakota Legislative Assembly McDonnell W. H. Stutsman Frank Milhollan Leaguer Milhollan Kruger Williams Fargo Stutsman Krueger

Fifth judicial district candidates vie for bench seats

Judges Fisk of Williston and Leighton of Minot sought re election to the district court bench. They polled 7 009 and 6 198 votes. They were opposed by Lowell and Moellring, who received 8 785 and 8 243 votes. Leighton has served on the state court bench and is highly regarded by the state bar association as a keen lawyer and able jurist.

Fifth Judicial District F. FP. Fisk Williston K. E. Leighton Minot Co. Lowell G. H. Moellring Salies Leighton State Bar Association

Charges PREFERRED AGAINST CHIEF Swanson in Valley City Letter

A letter from the North Dakota Retail Merchants Association accuses Valley City Chief of Police Swanson of misdeeds during a merchant visit. It requests council action and mentions a ceremonial star presented by the association, signed by W A Donnelly secretary and F P Mann president. The letter hints at a planned public moment next Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

A. G. Howdus Swanson Retail Merchants Association Fargo N. D Valley City N. Dak Sheyenne Valley F. P. Mann W. A. Donnelly Secy Mer Ass'n. P. S A. G. Bonhus

Barnes County Club Triumph At Grand Forks Fair

Miss Mayme McKay and Miss Helen Noxen of Grand Prairie Consolidated school led Barnes County to top honors at the Grand Forks fair. Eleven teams competed for state championships in Home and Crop Projects with Barnes County earning the first banner from the North Dakota Bankers Association and medals for each contestant. The team earns a free trip to the inter-state fair at Sioux City in September to compete against 11 other states. County club leader Miss Larson will chaperon. McKay was second in state. Noxon was champion bread baker. Together the girls have baked about 1500 loaves in two years of club work. This marks Barnes County’s second state crown in Girls Club Demonstration work, following a sewing team win last year from Sanborn club.

Mayme McKay Helen Noxen Grand Prairie Consolidated School Barnes County Grand Forks North Dakota Bankers’ Association Sioux City Iowa Miss Larson McKay Miss Noxon North Dakota Sanborn Club

Printing Bill Slip Is Found in School District Reports

The state superintendent reports that annual school district treasurer reports need not be published in official newspapers in all cases. A legislative slip and Brinton act changes cause confusion about county nearest newspaper publication and the role of designated official papers. The assistant attorney general E. B. Cox notes the rule favors the later statute when in conflict.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction E. B. Cox Brinton Legislative Assembly

Official County Notice Publication Held In County Paper

A portion of an official county notice states that publication will be made in the county newspaper. The action remains pending and details are limited in the readable text.

The Confession star Henry Walthall in new release

Henry Walthall headlines The Confession at the Grand Theater with a strong cast including Francis McDonald William Clifford Margaret Landis Irene Aldwin and Barney Furey The film directed by Bertram Bracken adapts Hall Reid s play with top scenario writers Franklin Hall and William H Clifford Walter Griffin’s photography praised for interior and exterior scenes The Confession opens Monday and Tuesday August 8 and 10

Henry Walthall Father Bartlett Mannister Bertram Bracken East Lynn John Francis McDonald William Clifford Margaret Landis Irene Aldwin Barney Furey Hall Reid Franklin Hall William H. Clifford Walter Griffin Grand Theater

League Trick in Grant Is Exposed

A nonpartisan league bid to control Grant county Republican committee sparked threats of legal action after stolen stationery and forged letters appeared aimed at precinct leaders opposing Townleyism. The plan was uncovered, and the Cahill-Noyes league faction was defeated. The report comes from the Mandan Pioneer.

Leith N. D Grant County Republican County Committee

Hastings Harvest Pace Returns to Normal After Rain

Hastings weather update notes barley and oats being harvested while wheat expected to be ready in a day or two. A local incident mentions Kathryn suffering a hard hit on a Sunday, with details partially described.

Hastings News Kathryn

Local sports and social notes from Hastings and Valley City

Hanson pitched well for Hastings with eighteen strikeouts. A.M. Beringer agreed to visit Sun day morning to see his wife and friends. Norman Froid split his finger last Friday repairing a tractor and wears a cast. Mrs. Norman Froid visited Valley City, N. J. Enger’s sister, last week. Clarence Foien and Leonard Tasse son went to Fargo last Sunday to attend a baseball game. Peter Strinden now has his switchboard back in service, restoring telephone service.

Hanson Hastings A.M. Beringer Hope Norman Froid Norman Valley City N. J. Enger Clarence Foien Leonard Tasseson Fargo Peter Strinden

Residents travel and visits fill Valley City social page

Saturday arrivals and arrivals from nearby towns populate a Valley City social column. Notables include H A Rindy and family from Carrington, B Sorenson representing Pillsbury, R C Hazard from Casselton, Effie Ployhar visiting from Washington DC, and Alfred Bonhus party from Minneapolis. Details note relocations, jobs, and upcoming plans at the Bank of Valley City and Valley City Fibre Co. personnel changes. Local visitors Dr E P Shi and Jay Gibson also appear with travel notes and family visits to relatives in Minnesota.

Regular Court Honor meeting scheduled for tonight

Daily notes a Monday evening session of the Court Honor. Local social news lists Elsie A. Schultze returning from a visit with Mrs L. Noltimier in Montpelier North Dakota and several Valley City visitors including Mr and Mrs P F Peterson of Ashby Minnesota. Harvest activity continues with many farmers in the fields and thousands of acres expected at shock by week’s end.

Elsie A. Schultze P. F. Peterson Ashby, Minn Valley City

Valley City social notes and church news

Local column lists visits by the S J Sortland family from Litchville North Dakota and others in town for religious meetings at Chautauqua Park. Attendees include Miss Cluver awaiting tonsil surgery and the Sigurdsons from Fargo visiting the Ployhar family. A college of social events features a baseball team party at Col White, a birthday for Louis Marquisee, and a dance at West Park Avenue with light refreshments. Reverend H G Kiemme of Forsyth Montana preaches and the church votes to call him as pastor.

S. J. Sortland Litchsville N. C Chautauqua Park Cluver A. S. Sigurdson Fergo Ployhar Sigurdsons Fargo Old Valley City Col. White West Park Avenue

Pastor Candidate for Forsythe Church

In Forsythe a candidate named Klamme is considered ideal for pastor duties. He is a strong pulpit speaker, capable organist, and an athletic, sociable figure. He will decide by September first and may stay with Forsythe if chosen, though Bozeman, Montana also seeks him.

Klamme Forsythe

Enderlin trip and local visits noted in Daily N G Rowley

Wednesday updates report Mrs J J Grest and two children traveling to West North Dakota for relatives. Miss Selma Nelson and Ruth Christ eффerson head to Minabalis to visit friends. Mrs Mary Wase heads to Missoula with Mrs F Rice and Marjorie Maughbury. W J Curren and wife return from a thousand mile auto trip visiting Elbow Lake and Minneapolis. L A Wood arrives from Minneapolis. Linn predicts foot travel after fare hikes. Mr and Mrs Herbert Bangford and three children arrive for trading via Karnak and Getchell Prairie with good roads. Mrs P P Persons and Mrs Harry Codding host three whist tables for Mrs Ethel Beal. Hamm notes correction about his wife. Ladies Aid set for Swedish Lutheran church at Albert Faust’s home on Jacob Faust Farm.

The Ladies Aid Albert Faust Jacob Faust

Mrs Landquist Leaves for Fort Madison Visit

Mrs Victor Landquist and her children departed for a two week visit with relatives in Fort Madison Iowa. In the meantime Friend Landquist is keeping bachelor’s hall and doing well at it though he is not delighted with the situation.

Victor Landquist Landquist Fort Madison Iowa

Shore Acres Here For 30 Years Drama At Sea

A dramatic tale of Martin Berry a stern lighthouse keeper who forbids his daughter Helen to see her lover. Helen elopes aboard the Liddy Ant with his blessing and her father tries to stop a beacon light while a ship nears peril. Thrilling events unfold as the harbor rocks threaten. At Gratday and Saturday Aug 6 and 7.

Martin Berry New England Helen Hele Liddy Ant Nathaniel

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NEW Law Firm Mint Reeenee Eae Grant G. O. Aas Henry Julius John F. Henrikson Joe Michen Joseph Allain Helge Olson Martin Berger Carl Monson Anton Sebby Sigvart Bergesedt Jens Otto Kraft McCormick Thoreson Implement Co Oscar E. Aascalley James G. Thoreson Jié Aas Emanuel Monson Henry G. Aas Oscar E. Aas Gee -Pelge Olson Nate Alfred Torgerson Sam Torgerson Christopher Remen Eastedge Nome H. E. Nelson Ben Elis V1 City Alfred Ti Helge Opieai Hagen Renaby H. A. Rindy Carrington Oo. B. Sorenson Pillsbury R. C. Hazard Casselton Effie Ployhar City Washington, D. C Joesph Wis Waa St. Good, Ae Tin Ad. A. Heiling Oriska M. H. Dreyer Bank of Valley City Alfred Bonhus Minneapolis M. Bentson St. Paul, Minn J. R. Marquisee Paul E. Fairbanks Little Falls Mima Fairbanks Valley City Fibre Co E. Wooland Emma Chicago A. Larsen H. Jorstad Stanley Jing Wooland E. P. Shi New York, N. Y Jay Gibson Warwick Bill Farley Danville Bess Work Pauline McFarland Bere. E. B. Cox Fred Martin Hope, N. D B. L. Cheney Edward Pherigo Enderlin Mise Mertice Jobe H.C. Hoff Margaret Gold Redwood Falls Minn Helen Chaffee Gold Mize Tee Northwestern University Clifford Ferguson Ferguson Bros L. W. Hubbard Mr. Hubbard Auto L. W Louis A. Marquisee J. B. Lee H. I. Standley Argo Peake Frank Ployhar J. S. Wilds Times-Record Spiritwood Lake H E Misa Margaret Caley Florence Hedstrum Hedstrum Miss. Caley W. T. Craswell Toronto Can Craswell Valley City Heating & Plumbing Company Oscar H. Aldahl Long Beach H. G. Kiemme Forsyth Mont Kiemme Klemme N.G. Rowley Soo Line Pes J. J. Grest West _N. D Selma Nelson Ruth Christefferson Minalis Mary Wase G. E. Bateman Missoula F. Rice Maughbery Marjorie W. J. Curren L.A. Wood Linn Herbert Bangford Karnak Getchell Praire P. P. Persons Harry Codding Ethel Beal Beal George Stiles F. L. Wicks Wicks Fifth Avenue North Granger M. Barnhart 12Th Ave Valley City Fibre Ca
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