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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1916

Page

6

Ambitious Guardsmen Victims of Huge Hoax

Mercedes Texas August 21 OMecera and noncommissioned officers of the First North Dakota regiment are still chuckling at a joke played in camp about scouts service. A dozen volunteers endured a fake trial led by Private Berrian and Major Oscar Truman as they crawled, swam, and trudged through junglelike ground to prove their mettle. Maps of imaginary foes, cactus stings, and mud covered uniforms marked their efforts, while the ringleaders kept the hoax alive. W N Van Camp was in the city from Aberdeen.

Mercedes Texas Omecera North Dakota United States Scout Service Berrian WU. 5 Nicaragua Crockett Bowie Oscar Truman Arch

Jamestown Wedding Gift Exchange at Halstead Engagement

Miss Ethel Halstead announced to be married to George Burgett Jr next Wednesday evening in Jamestown. Guests at the Game home included Mesdames George Game Jr and E W Mueller. Twenty guests exchanged unneeded gifts, following a cord around the house to a nutcase containing the presents. Lunch was served at five tables. Bluebird vases and pink and white sweet peas decorated the tables signaling happiness.

Jamestown Ethel Halstead George Burgett, Jr Mesdames George Game, Jr E. W. Mueller Game Miss Halstead

Believes 1916 Returns Will Prove Pretty Good

Agricultural expert A. E. Chamberlain analyzes the Dakota Farmer crop survey. He projects farmers in North Dakota South Dakota Montana and Wyoming will receive about 100 million dollars more for the 1916 crop than 1915 despite a smaller wheat crop. He cites strong dairying and livestock, with wheat at 1.10 to 1.30 per bushel and carries over grain from last year.

A. E. Chamberlain Beason Dakotas Montana Wyoming Chamberlain Mr Chamberlain Northwest North Dakota South Dakota

SAR Turns Turtle in Race with Bandits

In Clear Lake Iowa on August 24 Mr and Mrs George Artis were badly injured when their car overturned turning a curve while pursued by four auto bandits who attempted a holdup. The Artises had raced to escape fire from their pursuers and the robbers were forced to abandon the attempt as another vehicle approached.

Clear Lake 9. D George Artis Artus

Casselton Boys Rob Gardens Reported

Casselton Reporter notes several boys are said to be robbing gardens at night using searchlights to locate ripe tomatoes and other seasonable produce.

Casselton

Notice to Creditors in Emilie Ronzheimer Estate

Notice to creditors and all persons having claims against Emilie Ronzheimer deceased. Charles Ronzheimer administrator requests claims with vouchers within six months after first publication at his residence in Rogers Barnes County North Dakota. Dated August 10 1916 first seen August 10 1916.

Emilie Ronzheimer Charles Ronzheimer Valley City Barnes North Dakota Clatma Rogers Barnes County Charles Ronzhedier Lindland Tor Mitomey Nod

New Contracting Firm Is Ready for Business

A Valley City based contracting firm formed by E. Liljenberg Phillips and Al Lindeen announces readiness to begin operations. The trio, all seasoned builders, includes Liljenberg an architect, Phillips a former foreman, and Lindeen a St. Paul veteran. They offer timely estimates and aim to uphold local contractor reputations. Outdoor exercise and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables are recommended for regular bowels. Chamberlain's Tablets offered as a mild laxative option.

Valley City E. Liljenberg Phillips al. Lindeen Mechanics Liljenberg Congregational Church W. J. Curren Lindeen St. Paul

Accident Hits Roy Risser on Grain Tank Farm

Roy Risser, farmer at C. J. Lee’s Lanana property, was injured Friday when the lead whiffletree broke while driving four horses to a grain tank. He suffered three cracked ribs and a badly cut head as the wagon wheels passed over him. Dr. Zimmerman treated him. the Rissers, from Sioux City, Iowa, expect several weeks of recovery.

Roy Risser C. J. Lee Lanana Mr. Risser

Dazey Daze and Travel News From Local Notes

Dazeey Darey Commercial reports Aug 25 notes Frank K Shearer returns from Fargo while F K Shearer travels to Fargo to spend a few days. Lulu Larson visits Cooperstown between trains. Miss Lorena Peterson and Miss Agnes Estby are on the sick list with mild improvements. Mrs Nels Larson returns from Valley City. Laura Bender visits Cooperstown and Espy Webster arrives from Wheatland for a few days in Darey.

Frank K. Shearer Fargo N. J. Nelsons F. K. Shearer Lulu Larson Cooperstown Hans Thompson Nels Larson B. A. Duff Valley City Lorena Peterson Helen Jacobson Walum Chas. J. Johnson McHugh Minn W. L. Shaw Plaza Carey T. A. Hamlin Fred Krueger Agnes Estby Laura Bender Thorsday Darey Espy Webster Wheatland Dazey

Local residents undertake visits and travel plans in Dazey area

The article lists residents traveling to Cooperstown Ashtabula and Petersburg and visiting Minnesota Fargo Wheaton and Sweden. It notes H C Melton's bed rest and a quick downtown outing by Harold Melton. Miss Mable Olson leaves to assume a principal post in Petersburg. John M Swanson sails to Sweden for several weeks.

H. C. Melton Olaf Johnson Carey Minnesota Alice Olson Hannaford Univ Warren O. Jacobson H. L. Barr Cooperstown W. Ryerson Here Wheaton John Sverningson Misa Thora Skjarbak Fargo Dazey Ashtabula Sheyenne H. G. Melton Harold Mable Olson Petersburg John M. Swanson Sweden

Emulsion claims to restore energy and health

An advertisement touts a nourishing emulsion as the strongest tonic to renew strength, vigor, and appetite, claiming lasting natural health benefits. Notes on local drainage completion and arrivals in Dazey accompany brief town updates, including personnel changes and a trio’s three Darey shows with onstage pictures.

Weekly Times-Record notices require Tuesday evening submission

The Times-Record weekly edition prints at noon on Wednesday and is in the post office by Wednesday evening. To appear in the Weekly section, all correspondence church notices ads and items must be received by Tuesday evening.

Times-Record Weekly Times-Record

Local Folks Visit Relatives Across Town and Nearby Areas

The week opens with Eva Fletcher visiting relatives, Fred Butler from Walum visiting home folks, and John Butler with Dr. Kellogg traveling to Valley City for a short visit. Herbie Smith from Leal visits Rogers, Al Mickelson from Wimbledon visits Rogers, and Fred A. Stearns plus relatives gather at Leal. Lizzie Clancy returns from Enderlin, Emma Christenson visits Darey, Joe Christenson spends time at Coopertown, Fred Krueger and W. E. Osborne come from Darcy for a brief business visit, Mathers and Gu a Becker visit Bowden, Cecil McCann suffers a misfortune with the second Sager on its right.

PP Wetween Mies Eva Fletcher Fred Butler Walum John Butler Dr. Kellogg Valley City Herbie Smith Leal Rogers al Mickelson Wimbledon Fred A. Stearns Mathers Gua Becker Bowden Cecil McCann

Local notes from Rogers Iowa and surroundings

A stream of short notices from Rogers Iowa covers injuries and travel. A hand injury in binder cog wheels is healing well. Clara Iverson travels home to Fillmore North Carolina. Several visitors and returns: Miss Christine Myers from Kimball Minnesota, Misses Sophia Schroeder and Anne Johnson from Valley City visit the Coleman family, and Oliver Waller of Anelope Montana returns to visit friends. A baby girl is born to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Yule. Mrs. E. Quist and children plan an extended visit in Shafer Minnesota. A surprise birthday party for Mrs. Fred Stearne yields a cut glass salad bowl. Grain sales fetch 1.55 a bushel netting about 1200 dollars. The Cheerful Workers report a successful supper at the MB church boosting the treasury. Mrs. J. B. Gieske and daughter visit from Calgary while Mrs. Murison, a Rogers native, reunites with old friends as her husband serves in the Canadian army.

Clara Iverson Fillmore N. C Rogers Misa Florence Aybarn Stanley Yule E. Quist Shafer Minn Misa Christine Myers Kimball Sophia Schroeder Anne Johnson Valley City A. Q. Coleman Chester Stearns Portland Junction Orlo Thompson C. G. Lund Sheyenne Oliver Waller Antelope Mont Rogers Iaet Waller First State Bank Chester Bifstrom Chisago City Granny Fred A. Stearne J. B. Gieske Alex Murison George Stearns Gleske Calgary Alta Murison

Street Car Timetables Note Departure Times

No 106 shows 8:30 p.m and No 108 shows 6:04 a.m. Street car leaves N P depot thirty minutes before trains.

Eeoys N. P

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. N. van Camp Aberdeen Mart Concord Sar Turtle Casselton Boys Rob Gardens Lona J. Lane Co. Fargo Dazey Darey Commercial Mark A. Smith Gerard Ave McDonough Mr. McDonough LaZarre Rogers Rogers Citizen Castorie Castoria A.m Jand Continental High Line Coopératown Branch Genborn North Bonne Fifth Ave. N E. A. Pray M.D Univ. of Pennsylvania Postofice A. Zimmerman W. D American Nat'l Bank Bidg N. D New Wicks Theodore & Lindland Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank Nn, D Charles. E. Hunt Offlces Siegfried Res van Houter Gray Block Talley Erry Sm Ee
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