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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
3
Carrington Aug 18 telegram reports death of Mrs Katherine McCoy an old settler. Death occurred Wednesday in Denver Colorado funeral services to be held there today.
Jamestown August 17 By a 6 to 1 vote the Midland Continental Railway won city council approval to lay and maintain a railroad track across Third Avenue South and install telegraph and telephone wires beneath the surface The ordinance limits crossing to one track and aims to keep the downtown district accessible despite earlier opposition to crossing Second Avenue and concerns about westward crossings.
Jon Dingman of Webster City Iowa reports biannual liver trouble with side and back pain and stomach soreness. After using half a bottle of Chamberlain's Tablets he says the pain vanished and he felt fine. Obtainable everywhere.
Williston August 18 Donald Currie reports his 10 year old son Johnnie drowned Thursday afternoon while swimming with water wings in Bic Slough one mile west of the city. Donald Currie, 12, tried to aid Johnnie but both sank. Johnnie was saved to shore while Donald did not resurface. Dr C S Jones and others recovered the body after about an hour in four feet of water.
The American Sunday School Union plans its annual district conference in Bismarck from October 10 to 17 with missionaries from Minnesota, Montana and North Dakota in attendance. Rev. John O. Ferris of Minneapolis will supervise, and secretary George P. Williams will speak. Williams began as a missionary here 31 years ago. The event aims to unite the largest paid Sunday school staff in North Dakota, as the Union expands rural mission work nationwide.
C L Watters landlord of the Glide hotel handed about 36 dollars to a bold robber during a Wednesday night holdup. The gunman, wearing rough clothes and a red bandana, fled as officers searched the area with no trace found. Local sheriffs were notified and a broader manhunt was planned.
On August 18 at the state farm Bert Thompkins threshing crew halted work after wage gains to 3.50 were rejected for a ten hour day. Chief Obermueller and Night Captain Briggs intervened, arresting one ring leader and dispersing the group from the city.
Williston August 17 The first day of Rays annual grain palace and fair drew crowds from farms and nearby towns. Streets were bustling and booths opened for holiday shoppers. A large pavilion hosted band concerts speeches and dancing. The exhibit hall featured grain vegetables fruit and strong displays from the women department. Horses and cattle showed in numbers keying the event. A E Chamberlain of the Dakota Farmer Star judged livestock and gave an address praising diversified farming and cautioning against single‑crop risk.
Jamestown August 17 reported a rust resistant wheat strain from the state agricultural college. Farmers like John Matchie A. Monck and Judge Coffey show promising yields despite heat and rust pressure. A carload seed sold at a handsome price. widespread plantings could save millions in Stutsman and beyond.
Dickey reporter says a Fargo report and others claimed Dickey was nearly wiped out by fire. The note to readers: the tale started as a joke but spread further than intended. No excitement sought, yet the joke left a cold chill and warns against playing with fire.
Classified note lists items for sale including Tek and other goods. Contact person Carl Zaun by phone 9 aod for details and prices.
Grover C. French, arrested in Casselton by Deputy Sheriff Fred Kraemer, pled guilty to carrying concealed weapons. Judge Charles A. Pollock sentenced him to six months in the state penitentiary. French awaits transportation from Bismarck and was bound over to district court on $1,000 bond after a Casselton hearing.
A string of visitors and registrants pass through Fargo on Thursday and Friday. H Weston A W Lee J B Kalla H G Hansen S R Weber H L Fink B A Shephard Mr and Mrs L B Hogstad Jake Chilberg R M Woods and family C K Harris F G Haney Torkild Anderson August A Doerner and family from Valley City. Several locals plan trips to Devils Lake Seattle Portland and to attend events in nearby towns with plans to build homes and attend school updates in Valley City Casselton and Grand Forks.
W C Jones of Buford North Dakota describes a severe diarrhoea attack lasting over a week that left him weak. A druggist recommended Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. the first dose relieved him and within two days he recovered fully. He notes many druggists still recommend it for its reliability and accessibility.
Minot Aug 16 The first wheat threshing of the season in this region was done on the A U Exh farm three miles north of the city. The wheat yielded seven bushels per acre and graded No 4 with rust damage visible. Rye on the same farm graded No 2 and oats yields are uncertain but look good. Local grain men estimate five bushels per acre for the area, likely above the state average.
Henry Boxrud was hit on his motorcycle by a Buick near Kathryn last Sunday afternoon. The car allegedly did not leave sufficient space and swung back into the road injuring his left hand. Boxrud will seek damages and may need to hire help for several weeks before he can work again.
Druggist Sigurdson and Mrs Sigurdson left Wednesday morning for Minnesota lakes for a two week vacation and plan to return home around the first of the month.
Henry Olson reports a durum sample from a Paul Lindemann farm showing about 15 bushels per acre or better. An elevator man judged the grain No 1 grade after inspection of a small sample. Planted late April on corn ground the heavy stand nearly discouraged cutting before finding one of the region’s best stands. Olson also notes a good flax sample.
North Dakota officials warn seed wheat for 1917 will be scarce unless 1915 crop stored by farmers and elevators is kept for seed. Experts say 1916 seed yields will be poor and unable to endure weather or pests, urging retention of current wheat as seed to assure next year's crop.
In Jamestown on Wednesday Miss Ruth M. Tweed became the bride of Richard M. DePuy at the bride’s home in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev. C H Phillips. The Epislopal ring service was used with attendants Miss Elizabeth Williams and M E DePuy. The couple, both well known in Jamestown, received many gifts.
The text asks why one would accept a bank position as bookkeeper or stenographer when unprepared and urges preparation by attending Mandato Commercial College. It then advises sending for the college catalog to learn more about the program.
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