Bronson Named Assistant Attorney General by Langer
William Langer appointed H. A. Bronson of Grand Forks as assistant attorney general. Bronson, a Grand Forks bar member and former state senator in 1913 and 1915, ran for judge in the First Judicial District but lost to incumbent M. Cooley. A university lecturer on real property for 12 years, Bronson has practiced law in Grand Forks since 1901 after graduating from the University of Minnesota.
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Bismarck
William Langer
H. A. Bronson
Grand Forks
State Senate
M. Cooley
New Department
the State University
University of Minnesota
Funeral of C. O. Johnson Held at Valley City
Funeral services were held Friday at the Norwegian Lutheran church for C. O. Johnson with Rev. Naeseth officiating. Johnson died from gas exposure in St Paul after a mishandled gas jet. He leaves six children and was about 70 years old. Burial followed at Woodbine cemetery beside his wife. Also noted is a Thanksgiving dinner at the Anderson home with Rev Quello and families, featuring a seal skin dish.
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C. O. Johnson
Denton
Mont
St. Paul
Mr. Johnson
Valley City
la Crosse
Win
Claus
Square Butte
Albert
Gilbert
Bon
Fingal
Anna
Clara
Johnson
Woodbine
Rev. Quelle
H. C. Myhro
Levert
Fred Anderson
Louis Anderson
Helena Avenue
Quello
Mrs. Quello
Schmoll couple moves to Grand Forks for new job
Mr and Mrs L E Schmoll left Saturday for Grand Forks their new home where he has become ticket agent for the N P. He has lived in Valley City four years and was ticket agent at the N P depot here. Beat wishes are extended for their success in the new location. Mr and Mrs Bjornsrud and Wm Murphy were in the city Friday from Sanborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Schmoll
Grand Forks
Schmoll
N. P.yen
Valley City
N. P
Mrs. Bjornsrud
Wm. Murphy
Sanborn
Sheriff Takes Class of Criminals to Jamestown
Sheriff Kelly state attorney and clerk of court escorted a group to Jamestown on Friday to face Judge Coffey on bootlegging forgery and gun charges. Four White men one Indian and a man of color were sentenced to 100 30 and 80 days respectively and sent to the Sheriff’s boarding house for the allotted time.
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Kelly
Jamestown
Coffey
Auto Accident at Steele Hits Two Injured at Crossing
Steele, Nov 29 Two men from Steele Peter Dallenberg welldigger and Herman Weirenhutter farmer were hospitalized after their Ford crashed into Northern Pacific train No 3 while trying to beat the crossing. Dallenberg suffered a fractured skull multiple injuries and Weirenhutter sustained a deep head gash broken ribs and collar bone. They were treated by Dr Dodge and while en route west were aided by a Baltimore physician aboard the train.
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Steele
Peter Dallenberg
Welldigger
Herman Weirenhutter
Farmer
Northern Pacific
Dallenberg
Weisenhutter
Dodge of
Baltimore
Bergan and Miss Jackson Wed in Verona Thanksgiving Arrival
Einar Bergan and Dena Jackson were married Wednesday in Verona and arrived in the city to spend Thanksgiving at the Hans Bergan home. The couple plan to open a business venture in Berlin next week as the groom works in an implement business. Mrs. Alvin Noecker visited from Sanborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Einar I, Bergan
Miss Denaisackson
Verona
Hans, Bergan
Darey
Berlin
Mr. Bergan
Hans Bergan
North Dakota Soldiers Move Y M C A Building 800 Feet
Big husky troops from North Dakota carried an Army Y M C A building 800 feet to a new site at Mercedes Texas. The 24 by 72 foot structure started on sills and 210 men shared the weight so no one carried more than 45 or 50 pounds. They set it eight inches from the planned spot and cheered the move.
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Mercedes
Tex
North Dakota
Army Young Men's Christian Association
Texas
Young Men's Christian Association
Normal School Farm Grows Into State Demonstration Enterprise
Valley Citys Normal School Farm started in 1912 on about forty acres west of the river with a second forty leased. The modern dairy barn and silo, electric lighting, purebred stock, and vegetable production supply state dormitories. Plans call for a demonstrative farm emphasizing community use, fruit planting, and permanent gardens, led by Prof. Seymour and superintendent Fred Colby.
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Normal School
Valley City
Fred Colby
Johanna Malow
Holstein Presian Cattle Association of America
Colby
Seymour
Agricultural Department
Training School
State's Attorney Clarifies Stock Running At Large Policy
In a 1916 letter from Valley City, State's Attorney J Englert states stock cannot run at large in the county. Landowners must fence or manage stock. if cattle trespass and damage hay or other property, fences, or damages are pursued. Cattle can be held or sued for damages. pounds are not the issue, but damage is.
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Wimbledon News
Harge
Office of State's Attorney
Valley City
Otto Phillippe
Wimbledon
N. D
Phillippe
J. Englert
Community notes from Potter region family gatherings
Nov. 29 social round includes Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Potter and son Edward with the Pots. Fred Rohde and Will Potter attend George Adama sale near Eckelson. Potters and Rohdes host and visit in Valley City Clark City and nearby areas. A large Sunday gathering at Will Potter’s features many local families and friends.
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Conrad Potter
Edward
Pete Ames
Fred Rohde
Will Potter
George Adama Sale
Eckelson
Frank Vandrovec, Jr
Jeff
Los Angeles
Cal
Frank Potter
Valley City
John Maresh
Rogers
Louis Rohde
Conrad Quist
George Dotting
Will Schafer
Will Rohde
Fred Tabbert
Clark City
F. Tabbert
R. W. Menke
Wedding Bells Signal Community Weekend Gatherings
ASHTABULA November 29. Mrs. Claude Ford and family spent Sunday with Alfred Alderman. Oscar Mortenson drove to Valley City. J W Rodewald and Marian Rodewald visited John Eggert. Marian Rodewald and Evelyn Downs stayed at Alfred Alderman’s. The Anderson family joined Getcheil Prairie church. Edith Dier visited Schuler’s in Baldwin. Residents attended the Grand Prairie versus Noltimier game at Noltimier Friday night.
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Claude Ford
Alfred Alderman's
Oscar Mortenson
Valley City
J. W. Rodewald
Marian Rodewald
John Eggert
Bhdwin Anderson
Gotchell
Evelyn Downs
Anderson
Getcheil Prairie
Mies Edith Dier
Schuler's
Baldwin
Grand Prairie
Noltimier
Explosion Injures Man With Soldering Attempt Near Regent
Mott November 29 William H. Van Buskirk 40 a farmer near Regent lies between life and death after trying to solder a 30 gallon gasoline tank. He sought help from a Regent hardware store proprietor who refused the job citing danger. He was loaned the articles and the tank exploded burning flesh from his face to the bone. If he survives his eyes may be saved but the nose and most facial flesh are gone. Concussion fears endangering his life as he remains at Regent unable to be moved to a hospital.
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van Buskirk
Regent
Miss Ruth Andreason Visits City For Thanksgiving
Miss Ruth Andreason a Cathey teacher arrived in the city Wednesday evening to spend Thanksgiving and the school vacation with Miss Martha Davidson and Miss Christine Davis. She will return to Cathay Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Dick Lamb returned to their home at Dilworth after a Thanksgiving visit to the city. Mrs Lamb has been here about ten days with her mother Mrs C Thoresen and sister Mrs L E Schmoll.
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Ruth Andreason
Cathey
City
Martha Davidson
Christine Davis
Cathay
Dick Lamb
Dilworth
Mrs. Lamb
C. Thoresen
L. E. Schmoll
J C Penney Visits Valley City Golden Rule Store
Immensely successful Golden Rule chain head J C Penney, age 42, spent the forenoon with local manager Andreasen in Valley City. Penney, who started with no capital 18 years ago, now presides over 126 stores rising to 175 by spring 1917. The largest November business was Great Falls Montana at 52000. Penney then toured Fergus Falls Minnesota and proceeded to New York headquarters.
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J.C. Penney
Golden Rule
Andreasen
Penney
Mr. Penney
Great Falls
Mont
Fergus Falls
Minn
New York
Real Estate Transfers From Local Property Listings
A series of transfers recorded in the county real estate ledger includes T. L. Hazlett to Emma K. Brox for lot 4 in Smiths Ad V C valued at $500 and Frank Strong to L. W. Miller and W. L. Buttz for lot 41 Zetterberg Sub-Dig valued at $2,000. Others include John A. Steid to Ludwig Diede for lot 10 in Welser Ad V C at $525 and Andrew Larson to Beret Brox for a north 32 feet of lot 4 in P & O Ltd Ad Litchville for $1,600, among many additional parcel transfers with varied locations and prices.
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T. L. Hazlett
Emma K. Brox
Smith
Ad. V. C
Frank Strong
L. W. Miller
W. L. Buttz
Zetterberg
Riverside Park Rd
John A. Steid
Ludwig Diede
Welser
Andrew Larson
Beret Brox
Ad. Litchville
Thor Ellingson
Emily Vogel
Weiser’s Ad
V. C
Louisa Thiel
Carl Thiel
N. P
Sarah S. Marston
Jonas Hetland
Marins Hetland
Org. V. C
S. L. Reten
Township
Spring Creek
G. Jacobson
Timothy O'Connor
C. E. Batcheller
The
Hope Security Co
Roderick
Pillsbury
Ada M. Flory
H. Flory
Fargo Equity packing plant stock rush may start operations early
Jamestown reports rapid stock disposal in Stutsman county for the Fargo Equity packing plant. W C Champaugh says about 20000 worth of stock is sold locally and total sales reach 400000 with more large orders in sight. He believes construction may begin January 1 1917 if the pace remains, earlier than the planned April start.
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Jamestown
Fargo Equity Packing
Stutsman County
W. C. Champaugh
One Killed One Hurt In Michigan Auto Wreck
In Michigan a Dotlee touring car skidded into a ditch near town. George Markind died instantly. Miss Gladys Hauge, driver at about 25 mph, suffered a fractured skull and may die. Ida Morkind, a slater of the victims, escaped unharmed. The group had Thanksgiving dinner at Louis Hauge's home and was en route to State Senator elect Chris Morkind's Petersburg home when the crash occurred. O H Elm was in the city Thursday fogs Hgatings, stopping at the Valley Hotel.
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Michigan
George Markind
Gladys Hauge
Ida Morkind
Louis Hauge
Chris Morkind
Petersburg
Fire Hits New Medical Block in Basement During Construction
Fire Saturday evening around 9 in the basement of the new Medical building under construction by W. J. Curren for Drs. Macdonall and Zimmerman caused substantial damage. Estimated loss stands at 31000, reduced by prompt extinguishers supplied by Druggist Sigurdson and the fire department. The structure, designed as a modern medical facility, will host Drs. Macdonald Zimmerman Spicer and Roberts around January 1, 1917, with later laboratory specialists.
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W. J. Curren
Beery Named Auditor for State's New County
Mr and Mrs Robert D Beery and children depart Wednesday for Carson to establish residence as Beery takes the role of county auditor in Grant county. The Beerys came from Mott and have lived in Valley City for two years. Mrs C P Rumger of Mott travels with the family.
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Robert D. Beery
Carson
Beery
Grant County
State Bank
Valley City
Mott
C, FP
Rumger
Feery
New England Rabbit Hunt Clocks 1418 Rabbits Killed
In New England a 24 hour rabbit hunt drew 122 hunters who killed 1418 rabbits weighing 11872 pounds. J A Meyer led one team with 735 rabbits while J J Murphys squad added 683. The event ran from noon to noon, and this year’s total is about 600 more than two years ago.
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New England
J. A. Meyer
J. J. Murphy
Mint Sets New Monthly Coinage Record in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Mint produced 9,850,000 dimes 8,266,200 nickels and 28,975,450 pennies in November breaking the monthly total for number of pieces coined. The overall value reached $1,688,084.60 marking a record month.
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MINT
Philadelphia
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Bronson
Langer
Via
C. C. Johnson
Einar Bergan
Alvin Noecker
Papacy
Howall& Co
Minneapolis
MIMO
North Dakota Motor Co., Alents
Valley City, N. D
Stewart
Ashtabula
Peruna Company
Columbus
Ohio
Illionaire
Vigits Valley City
Scott's
Scott F Bowne
Bloomfield
N.J
Fargo Equity
O. H. Elm
Valley Hotel
STATE
New County
KC Rane
KC Fe
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