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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1915
Page
9
A Sunday baseball game north of the city matched Rogers against a Valley City representation to raise funds for Valley City’s depleted treasury. The Rogers team dominated with errors and strong hitting, finishing 13 to 1. Wallace pitched for Valley City while a Jamestown catcher joined as receiver.
Conrad Willson suffered a serious eye injury when a spike on a cord detached while a boy, Henry Gunther, demonstrated a trick. Willson was first treated at Munich, then Clyde, Devils Lake, and finally Grand Forks for specialist care.
Wimbledon Electric Co’s light plant was moved to a new one story concrete building with service ready by six in the evening after starting the move shortly after midnight. Henry A Wilberg of Nome was in Valley City Thursday night en route to Hope for a business venture.
Verne Reed, who escaped the state penitentiary on June 10, was recaptured at Great Bend Kansas and will be returned to custody. Parole officer W D Cooking will proceed to assume charge. Reed admitted his identity and said he would return with the officer without extradition papers. The other escapee McBride remains at large. Reed began a 12 year term for highway robbery on December 2 1914.
Editors J E Nelson and J W Jongeward visited the county seat on a Sunday morning in their Ford. They toured the Times-Record plant, shared notes, and praised Litchville’s Bulletin as one of the state’s best weeklies. Nelson, the postmaster, remains unchallenged by the Democrats.
Mrs Geo A McFarland hosted a Friday luncheon at 1 PM for Mrs Cox of Indianapolis. ten guests enjoyed yellow decor, sewing, and visiting. Hubert Winecas, recently operated on, left hospital and stays with grandparents. Rogers visitors spent Friday with Miss Clara Aldabs on West Front street.
Rev. Buckwalter selected by the Chautauqua association executive board as secretary and manager. He arrived in North Dakota 14 years ago and has served several Methodist pastorates, including Cooperstown, gaining notice with Valley City residents. As session grounds superintendent, his Redpath lyceum bureau field management experience is expected to boost future Chautauqua results, prompting a hearty Valley City and Barnes County welcome.
Al Bonhus proclaims his new Overland Knight touring car the finest in the city. He praises its valveless Knight engine and noiseless power plant, saying the vehicle represents the best in town.
President Wilson aims to craft a broad convincing defense program for Congress. He plans to consult with the chairmen of the military and naval affairs committees and with Secretaries Garrison and Daniels before presenting his recommendations. Close friends say he intends to meet these leaders prior to Congress convening to form a unified action plan. He expects to review reports now being prepared by Garrison and Daniels.
Mrs. H. J. Cooper and Mrs. Samuel Ogtesby arrived to attend the funeral of their father P. W. Noxon. The service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at the family residence with Rev. W. C. Lyon returning from Lake Mellasa for the event.
Fargo August 8 Rural districts in North Dakota are expanding consolidation with more new and planned schools. 170 consolidated schools in towns and 103 in open country signal a statewide push led by Prof N C Macdonald and Prof A P Hollis. Northern counties Cavalier and Towner lead with 16 each, Ramsey 14. Transport issues in winter remain a drawback, yet better teachers and facilities offset the problems as districts copy the model across the state. (Continued on Page 12.)
Newport Aug 7 General Frank F Fletcher announced that Naval War College officers are mapping out another war game to test protecting the eastern seaport from a supposed foreign fleet. The exercise would follow target practice in Narragansett Bay next fall.
The Dispatch mocks days of initiatives referendums and recalls with a humorous dialogue about Mr Man's evening routine. It also notes Herb Weston selling lemonade to reduce weight and hints at a future weight loss program after lemonade season.
Litchville Bulletin reports Miss Hilda Rosendaal and William Van Werven wed in Fargo on July 28 with siblings as witnesses. Bride’s Netherlands-born parents reside near Reform ed church. groom works as carpenter and well-digger. Newlyweds to live on north Pine street. celebrations held at bride’s home with about 40 guests. Also, Frank Lannon Jr. fractured an arm riding a pony near Leal. treated by Dr. Pray in Valley City.
Kathryn Recorder reports Jena Paulson of Eastedge presented a tall robust sample of Norwegian winter rye. The grain features tall stalks large heads and strong roots ideal for soil protection. Paulson conducts a small-scale experiment at Red Cedar Farm near Eastedge with limited seed.
Mrs. C. G. Naeseth hosted dinner after services Sunday for Rev. W. Larson of McHenry Rev. J. G. Wisness and Arthur Wicks of Jamestown A. Wisness of Hickson Rev. SP A Hendrickson of Valley City and Rev. Aanon Gelvrok who was ordained and appointed to the ministry Sunday morning.
Geo. N. Keniston, official agent for a national highway association, tours towns from Glendive to Fargo promoting funds for the Red Trail Bridge in Billings County. He notes Valley City and Jamestown must subscribe their shares to secure the route across North Dakota, with more than 17 000 raised so far and 1200 needed from this city.
Mandan Aug 7. John Barron uncovered relics from early Indian habitation while excavating a cellar. Two Indian skulls lay about four feet deep, plus a buffalo skeleton horns and a mass of clam shells. Earlier, Jacob Wirtz found skulls during home work. Barron Fritz lots may mark an old cemetery area east of Custer School. Social notes mention residents traveling and visiting relatives.
Fargo Aug 8 Emil Anderson 1326 Seventh Ave S Fargo contractor died 30 minutes after a crash near Sabin while en route to Moorhead hospital. Car toppled after rear tires blew. Anderson pinned beneath. Survived by wife and four children. Coroner ruled accidental death. Other passengers bruised and treated.
Mr and Mrs Thos Hanson and children returned from Fargo where they attended the inter state fair last week and visited relatives. Hanson exhibited five White Wyandotte chickens earning two first prizes two seconds and one third. The success brought Tom several orders for his birds.
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