Valley City Welcomes Visitors and Local News
Thursday's Valley City notes show Fargo visitors F. L. Walkney and wife and numerous locals traveling in and out of town. Miss M. Miller of Litchville arrives for a day visit while Mrs. J. A. McClean of Crookston visits George A. Farland. Miss Catherine and Elizabeth Doyle, daughters of U S Marshal Doyle, visit Dorothy McVarland. Chaz P F Mudgett returns from vacation and resumes work at the First National Bank as Vaughn Cowell and Glenn Simpson survey business. Ellen and Helen Anderson and their mother from Northwood spend Sunday with the Hansens. Angela Gad, healing from an operation, and Mrs A A Gad anticipate a Rochester return. Mrs Elizabeth Passmel hosts about 30 at Fourth Avenue in honor of Mrs Geo W Drake of California. Mrs C A Olsen and son Arthur return from Hendrum and Fargo. Merril stays longer. Dr O Laughlin undergoes hospital surgery and is improving. J P Dorgon and son of Fargo visit. Mr Dotson of Walker Brothers in Fargo notes. Rev J H Bloom of Rock Lake Texas arrives as Swedish Lutheran pastor and preaches next Sunday. Tailors Chas Bergevan and John Kladek plan to establish residence after recent travels. J W Johnson and family depart for St Paul to live as the Beacon Falls Rubber Company salesman moves on.
Mrs. K. C. Abrahamson Dies After Heart Trouble
Mrs. K C Abrahamson mother of Editor Abrahamson of the Kathi Recorder died at St Luke's hospital Fargo on the first Saturday. Funeral held Monday. She was about 48. The newspaper boys extend sympathy to their fellow worker. Mrs O H Aldahl and daughter Phyliss arrived from Long Beach California and will stay about a month visiting friends and relatives. Her father has been in hospital. she plans a Hastings visit tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Abrahamson
Abrahamson
The
Kathi Recorder
St. Luke’s Hospital
Fargo
O. H. Aldahl
Phyliss
Long Beach
California
Mra
George Holzman
Toy Farge
Dorothy
Raymond Holzman
Mr. Holzman
State Attorney General probes local agitator case
The attorney general’s office pressed questions about a local agitator’s prosecution, prompting acting States Attorney Lee Combs to explain the case and invite Anderson to prosecute if he wished. The exchange signals shifting control and suggests the wind is blowing against meddling officials.
Visits by Crown Point and Chicago ladies then croquet victors
Mrs Etta W Willmer of Crown Point and Miss Mildred Warner of Chicago traveled via the Canadian Rockies en route to the Pacific coast for a brief visit with the Storm family. Croquet enthusiasts Ellis Colburn defeated Harriet Zetterberg in a tight three game series at the Ritchie playgrounds. Frank Lannon Jr., only son of Mr and Mrs Frank Lannon, died at Riverside hospital after surgery for appendicitis. The community expresses sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta W. Willmer
Crown Point
Ind
Mildred Warner
Caicago
Pacific Coast
Rockies
Robert A. Stormland
Storm
Golden Gate
Twin Cities
Ritchies
Ellis Colburn
Harriet Zetterberg
Harriet
Jean Margaret Vatcher
Sandy
Frank Lannon, Jr
Riverside Hospital
Frank Lannon
Frank
Lannon Family
Valley City Social and Business Notes Include Visits and Lectures
Friday visitors include Mrs J D Hasbrouck New York and Elizabeth Warner Wimble ton N D Also James Grady from Fargo on banking matters G L Isensee from Fargo and C F Merry Dickinson overnight guests Funeral for Herbert Weston set for Sunday 4 30 at Somdals Rev Nugent in charge Risa returns from Rochester Doctors review Lee talks of fur coat and possible appendicitis Operation joke George Bowen and John Krines visit Jamestown relatives Y M C A secretary Caley returns from Lake Geneva Lectures for Valley City Lecture Course booked Die Read Nov 9 and Collingbourne Booth Jan 19 plans under way
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
Wernett
McGillivray Family Heads Home via Port Huron Chicago Twin Cities
A card from N. McGillivray, visiting London Ontario for weeks, says he and his family will start for home, stopping en route at Port Huron, Chicago, and the Twin Cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. McGillivray
London
Ont
Port Huron
Chicago
Twin Cities
Giant George Casper Staples Arrives at Reedsport Home
George Casper Staples, weighing 714 pounds, arrives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Staples in Reedsport, Oregon, on July 30. The grandfather Casper Winkler plans to buy a box of cigars to be tapped at the Times-Record office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Casper Staples
George Staples
Reedsport
Ore
Casper Winkler
Times-Record Office
Engineer Henry Fisk Returns to Missoula Pusher Duties
Engineer Henry Fisk, after a two week vacation in Missoula Montana, returns to city and will assume his duties on the pusher. He reports a fine time fishing in the mountains around the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fisk
Missoula
Mont
Mr. Fisk
Miss Ann Johnson Resigns from Marblestone Company
Miss Ann Johnson has resigned from the Marblestone Company after a period of service. She left last night to visit friends in Minneapolis and will then proceed to her home in Minnesota for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Johnson
Marblestone Company
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Mrs Cox Visits Carrington Relative Plans Short Stay
Mrs A Bruce Cox traveled from Carrington to visit friends yesterday and returned home last night. She was accompanied by her cousin Miss Anna Tallis who will stay with the Cox family for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bruce Cox
Carrington
Anna Tallis
Cox Familly
Winnipeg visitor departs after stay with Gastobelie
Miss Maria Hermann of Winnipeg Canada leaves Winnipeg last night after visiting Mrs L C Gastobelie at 41 Fourth Avenue. A small roof blaze in First ward was fought without mains water. The fire likely originated from a stove pipe or a faulty roof vault. Local editors and press figures attended Jamestown press meeting with talks on good roads and quilt drivers. Funeral for Frank Lan von Jr at Green Trail farm on Saturday at 2 pm. North Dakota editors and press leaders visited Simes Record. Captain McDonald plans to send two Co G members to Camp Perry for target shooting. Mrs George Holzman dies. her husband had been ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Hermann
Winnipeg
Canada
L. C. Gastobelie
Fourth Avenue
Flrst Ward
E. P. Getchell
I. J. Moe
Jamestown
No. 7
Moe
Minnie J. Nielson
Frank Lan ‘von, Jr
Green Trail
Leal
Thos. B. Nugent
J. B. Meyer
Valley City Gun Club Announces Sunday Shoot Prizes
The Valley City gun club will hold its regular Sunday shoot on August 7 with prizes donated by city merchants. Organizers expect many marksmen to compete and the paper will publish prize details tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City Gun Club
Rizex
Luncheon Honors Mrs McClusky at Mareah Home
A delightful luncheon was served yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Mareah in honor of Mrs. Dave McClusky formerly Miss Bertha Schafer. Fifteen ladies attended for sewing and story telling. Mrs. McClusky and her daughter June Margaret plan to move to Hibbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mareah
Dave McClusky
Bertha Schafer
McClusky
June Maragaret
Hibbing
J. W. Bartholmew
Minnesota
J. W. Blume
W. E. Root
Ruth Witter
Miss Witter
Business shift in city marks Otto ownership of Anderson Clothing
The city notes a July misprint of August first change in ownership of Anderson Clothing Company. Chaz K Otto from El mer Nelson interests has become the principal figure in the firm and is dedicating time to learn the business. Charley Otto’s social skills are expected to aid rapid success and industry integration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaz. K. Otto
Elmer Nelson
Anderson Clothing Company
Otto
Charley
Advertising in the Local Market Declares Its Value
A Seattle Intelligencer opinion argues that removing print ads harms business and warns that skipping printers ink leads to death of business. It emphasizes ads inform customers, keep up with competitors, and notes the risk of being overlooked by trade away from dated notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Burkhardt I W W agitator jailed on vagrancy charge
Burkhardt I W W was tried before Justice I J Mos yesterday afternoon for vagrancy. Acting States Attorney Lee Combs prosecuted. Judge Moe sentenced him to ten days in jail. Burkhardt said he would appeal. He accused Gov Frazier of backing the organization. Moe warned other men to work or face the limit in court, arguing there is work now and no need to roam the streets.
Farm loses hail wiped out eighty of two hundred ten acres
A farmer near town reports hail damaged eighty of his 210 acres of wheat. Editor visited Robert A. Storm's farm seven miles southeast, the George Drake place, where Storm manages 720 acres. He’s developing 160 acres, building a 60 by 36 barn, 24 by 340 hog house, 16 by 80 granary, 10 by 86 chicken house, and plans a seven room house next week. Storm and his son Oliver did most of the work, keeping about 100 acres of corn on the quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nk G. Halverson
Robert A. Storm
George Drake
Storm
Iles
Barnes County
Oliver
Stora
Social notes and travel picks from Grand Forks area
Saturday arrivals include Mrs. John B. Cooley and Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Wiji visiting from Dazey. The late George Holzman funeral set for Monday at St Catherine’s. Mrs. Olaf Roe visits Cooperstown over Sunday. W H Harrison family recovering from scarlet fever. Rev J F L Bohnhoff heads to Mercer for services. Mrs. Sarah Cogsdill to visit Charell Mich and Detroit later. Ghas Peterson of Right Price Mercantile to Chicago for ten days shopping. Mrs. J W Bartholmew honors Mrs. Dave McClusky for Minnesota trip. C E Shrum back from Twin Cities on government training program. Mrs. Jack Showers and family en route to Detroit and lakes. Frank Oberg returns from Minnesota lakes to post office duties. A H Higham heads to Detroit and lakes, plans to attend American Legion convention.
Mr and Mrs B Hilborn Celebrate Thirteenth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs B Hilborn entertained a few friends last night at a 5:30 dinner for the thirteenth wedding anniversary. After dining, guests spent time socially and offered congratulations and wishes for continued happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. A. R. Wiji
Mrs. B. ©. Hilborn
Minnesota bars barbers from sharing quarters with eateries
Minnesota officials ban barbers from operating in the same premises as restaurants pool halls and newsstands to prevent hair in the soup and shoe polish in the lather. P J Timmins, chairman of the state board of barber examiners, announced the rule for sanitary reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
P. J Timmins
State Board of Barber Examiners
Portland authorities request Swanson OK for deceased man's relatives
Chief of Police Swanson received a wire from Portland authorities requesting he approve notifying relatives of Edward Erickson who died there. The body is held awaiting word, and anyone knowing relatives should contact the local police department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanson
Portland
Oregon
Edward Erickson
Chief Swanson
Police Department
Supt and Mrs Hanna Return From Iowa Trip
Supt and Mrs G W Hanna returned from a month long trip in Iowa. They traveled in a Sheep Buick and enjoyed visiting Des Moines for the National Education Association meeting plus friends and relatives across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W- Hanna
Iowa
Hanna
National Educational Association
Des Moines
Local notices and social happenings in Valley City area
The item notes travel by Rev and Mrs Wilds of Lisbon to the Dakotas for a vacation with plans for refreshed sermons on return. It covers petition signatures in Barnes County for recall drives, a social afternoon honoring Ruth Witter, a baseball game where Neal Tracy fractured his ankle, and Jamestown Rotary hosting Valley City Rotarians with playful tagging of ladies by secretary Tom Nugent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilds
H. S. Grover
Lisbon
N. D
South Dakota
Minsota
Barnes County
Dana E. Richter
Valley City
Fifteenth Legislative District
American Legion Post
Teachers College
Legion
Neal Tracy
Neal
A. W. McDonald
Jamestown
Crowd at Fifth and Main demands release of comrade
A large crowd gathered at the Fifth avenue and Main street intersection last night. An organizer named Sweet led the rally, aiming to secure the release of a jailed comrade amid heated calls for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W
Fifth Avenue
Main Street
Sweet
City Faces Threat of Big Demonstration by I W W Delegation
A jailed vagrant was recently sentenced while a looming demonstration is anticipated tonight. Citizens question how long authorities will tolerate non workers agitators and call for dispersal of those spreading radical propaganda. They urge restraint and insist on work over agitation.
Oppose McFadden Rural Credit Bill Warns Farm Bureau
Washington officials report J R Howard of the American Farm Bureau Federation criticizes L T McFadden’s rural credit and life insurance bill. He warns it could create a monopoly by favoring one large insurer and urges direct US terminology and preservation of local farm mutuals. He notes farm credit insurance ideas were discussed but the bill is not endorsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
L. T. Mel Fadden
House Banking and Currency Committee
J. R. Howard
American Farm Bureau Federation
United States
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. L. Walkney
M. Miller
Litchville, N. D
J. A. McClean
Crookston, Minn
George A. Farland
C. M. Axtell
Catherine and
Elizabeth Doyle
U. S
Marshal Doyle
Dorothy McVarland
City
Chaz. PF. Mudgett
Snorelton
First National Bank
Vaughn Cowell
Glenn Simpson
Cooperstown
Ellen
Helen Anderson
Northwood, N. D
A. A. Gad
Ange
Rochester
Minn
Angela
Elizabeth Passmel
Wednears
Geo. W. Drake
C. A. Olsen
Arthur
Hendrum
Merrill
Finley
O. Laughlin
J. P. Dorgon and Son
J. H. Bloom
Rock Lake Texas
Bloom
Swedish Lutheran Church
Chas, Bergevan
John Kladek
Oscar Dahl
Spring Valley
Wis
J. W. Johnson
St. Paul
Mr. Johnson Ia
Beacon Falls Rubber Company
Johnson
Attorney General's Department
L W. W
Attorney General's Office
Anderson
Lee Combs
Combs
J. D. Hasbrouck
New York
James Grady
Fargotoles
Elizabeth Warner
Wimbleton, N. D
Percy Hazzard
Enderlin, N. D
G. L. Isensee
C. F. Merry
Dickinson
N D
W. G. Flatt
Herbert Weston
Somdahl
Theo E. Nugent
S. Risa
George Bowen
John Krines
Bird Island
Will Lawaray
Krines
George B. Caley
Lake Geneva
L. J. Bowen
Hope, N. D
North Dakota Press Association
Hope Pioneer
8. Malmin
Sharon
Simes
Frank B. Streeter
Emmons County Record
Streeter
H. H. Roberts
Tower City
Roberts
R. J. McDonald
Camp Perry
Capt. McDonald
Co. G
John B. Cooley
Grand Forks
St. Catherine's Church
Olaf Roe
W. H. Harrison
J. F. L. Bohnhoff
Mercer
Sarah Grant Cogsdill
Charell, Mich
Detroit
Ghas Peterson
Right Price Mercantile Company
C. E. Shrum
Jack Showers
Frank Oberg
Minnesota Lakes
United States Post Office
Oberg
A. H. Higham
Lakes
Andy
American Legion
Tim Swanson
Ba. Neware J. West Independent Factory
Worl
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