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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
7
Northfield Minn Aug 20 Major John Dumont Frank Lewis in private life was attacked by five lions during a carnival act and died early today after one cat leaped onto him as his back was turned.
Dumont, a 35 year old lion trainer from Indianapolis, was attacked by lions during a circus performance. J Paterson, owner, and staff rushed to aid him as the crowd stampeded. One animal was killed and the remaining lions were driven into another cage.
O P Enerson is erecting a two story 24 by 32 foot farmhouse with a 14 by 16 lean to at his farm to replace the recently destroyed house. The modern structure will be completed in about ten days as masons plaster it.
Farmers free column lists for sale stock and farm produce with ad options. FOR SALE Clydesdale Stallion colts paddlers drivers and work horses sold right. Leal Stock Farm Leal North Dakota. FOR SALE Holstein Friesian bull calves full blood high grades well bred and priced reasonable Cornelius Vanderwerf Tower City North Dakota.
James A. Sheeran, former Soo Line passenger agent based in Duluth, has been transferred to Minot to assume new duties. He brings a reputation as a business booster and will cooperate with local efforts to grow Soo Line business, signaling Minot as a key city on the system.
At a packed Anamoose commercial club meeting on Aug 19 a unanimous decision launched plans for 15 white way posts and a switch on ceremony by Gov. Hanna. Committees will secure a flour mill site, ship grain samples to the San Francisco exhibit, restore city hall after last spring fire, add a moving picture show, and push road improvements for farmers this harvest season.
J B Christensen appointed by President Wilson as postmaster of Litchville after a long post office scrap. A pioneer resident, he farmed north of town, owned Nokken hardware, later served as school clerk, and ran as a Democrat for county commissioner, near miss. Bond set at 2000 dollars. clerk Miss Kelley may remain. Recess appointment will await Senate confirmation in December.
The Northwest Nursery Co. reports a new packing shed under construction to double capacity. The project stems from rapid growth, with 1915 output already twice the level of the same period in 1914.
Minot, Aug 20 E H Leach, marble cutter, arrested on forgery charges. He allegedly issued five checks totaling about 80 dollars using the Minot Marble Works name signed by G S Jack. Known in Valley City where he worked five years at Valley City Granite Works. Dan Minogue says he is diligent, honest except for drug influence. About 60 years old.
Hans Stenshoel completes remodeling of a farm house moved a mile to the river with a roomy addition. The refit aims to create a comfortable Barnes County home. Nick Hesch handles the carpentry. Supt. Minnie Nelson visited Spiritwood on Thursday.
W. J. Curren returned Friday from a purchasing trip to Minneapolis and starts work Monday on the Jamestown asylum contract. He will bring most of his Valley City crew, aiming for about 40 men. The building should be complete by January 1. Carl Olson, a millwright for Russell Miller Milling Co., and his wife have moved into their new Elmwood Avenue residence.
A crew of 18 men rebuilding the Northwestern telephone line from Fargo to Bismarck is based in Valley City for about two weeks, lodging at the New Valley Hotel. The company maintains its own line but uses Valley City wires and conduit from the Independent Telephone Co.
Manager Briggs of the Valley City Street and Interurban Railway plans to inspect add ons in the Twin Cities soon. He targets 50 foot cars to move nearly 500 passengers during large crowds and may extend into the Cuantamoa grounds with a new line. If approved, steel and ties will be arranged so that by next summer rapid service improves.
Sealed bids for material and erection of a central school house are due September 13, 1915, at 2 pm. A $300 bid bond and a separate $100 for heating and plumbing accompany each bid. Plans are available in Valley City and Enderlin offices and Nome bank. Completion date January 1, 1916. Bids addressed to Hans Skramstad, Nome.
London reports continued German east front advance seriously endangering a portion of the Russian army and possibly affecting other fronts. Berlin claims Kovno fell, Russians retreat along east Prussian frontier, with some resistance in the Baltic Provinces. French gains are minor. Italian ultimatum over Italians in Turkey noted amid tensions. German ships menace Riga as naval actions intensify and an Italian squadron awaits orders to target Turkey.
Knudson declares Wednesday September 1 at noon as the closing time for his large piano contest. Despite a subdued mood nationwide and slower entries, the arrival of the new crop is expected to lift interest and several surprises may occur.
Miss Helen Sullivan of the Agricultural College extension department completed a week of demonstrations in Barnes county. She toured Pillsbury Baldwin Ashtabula Lucca Nome Kathryn Coba Fingal St Gerard Sanborn and Echelon sharing canning techniques with 4-H clubs and mothers. Saturday evening Barnes county harvest progress reported as rye and oats mostly cut with wheat 35 to 50 percent harvested and rain-free weather expected to finish by next Saturday.
Emma Mathilde Ellingson and McNew Cole James were married Tuesday at the Methodist church with ring ceremony and music by the Normalonians. The bride wore crepe meteor, attended by her sister Mrs Alfred Olson, and H B Goodsell was best man. Rev Vermilya officiated. A three course supper followed at the bride’s home. The couple will spend two weeks at Aitkin and reside in Valley City after Sept 15.
Holliday of Red Wing Minnesota, pioneer implement dealer of Sanborn, was a branch passenger Thursday morning and inquired after the welfare of the old timers.
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