Elks Memorial Services Appreciated by Large Audience
The sixth memorial program for absent Elks of Valley City was carried out as planned with strong attendance. Judge Charles A. Fisk delivered a well received address tracing the organization’s history and humane work and honoring departed members worldwide. An oversight led to inadequate public notice, causing some to miss the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELKS
Charles A. Fisk
Brothers of the Elks Lodge
Valley City
Fisk
Simon Girl Is Given Ten Years In Pen
Kathleen Simmon, aged 13, was sentenced to ten years in the pen by Judge Brown in Prince Albert Sask for the murder of 8 year old Julia Jennings at Wakaw Sask on June 31. The trial drew thin crowds as the judge spoke of the revolting crime and the need to remove the girl from other youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Sask
Kathleen Simmon
Brown
Julia Jennings
Wakaw
Kathleen
Word Panorama Of Dazey Doings
Local notes recap several residents and visitors in Dazey and nearby towns. C P Stowman travels south to Valley City for business while Minnie J Nielsen and other officials visit rural schools. Names include Alcock Rasmussen Shoemaker Nelson Mosher Langer Sad Molnnes Berghins Rovinson Tolatad and others amid short trips to Fargo Chicago and Walum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie J. Nielson
Iver Madsven
Fargo
Laura
Father Sailor
Valley City
Geo. N. Rasmussen
Chicago
Jonas Shoemaker
Canada
Dazey
N. J. Nelson
Oscar Mosher
J. B. Jacobson
Sigred Jacobson
Geo. Jacobson
Walum
A. J. Langer
Sanborn
John Sad
A. J. Molnnes
Hannaford
Peter Berghins
Lucille
Bernice Rovinson
Andrew Tolatad
Obscene Sex Hygiene Lectures Cited By Postmaster General
The Postmaster General condemns sex hygiene lectures as obscene and unfit for mailing. A Chicago professor’s writings quoted claim marriage is a restrictive device and exposes children to immorality under holy matrimony, provoking strong criticism from the Irish Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Schoolas
Annual K P Ball New Year's Eve Event Planned
The general arrangement committee works on the K P New Years ball program an annual event that draws dancers and anticipation. Decorations are being planned with care to beautify the Armacy for the evening, time and money set to ensure a fine celebration. Local residents and visitors listed attend and travel notes mention rain snow and muddy roads last Monday.
Death of Mary Mennis in Ambrose Hospital
Telegram reports the death of Mrs Mary Mennis at Ambrose ND hospital on Tuesday Nov 25 following an intestinal operation. Born in 1885 in Litchville township she was daughter of John and Mrs Mennis, survived by parents five brothers and three sisters. Funeral held at North LaMoure church with Rev O K Anderson officiating. pallbearers listed.
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Mary Mennis
Ambrose
N. D
John O. Mennis
Litchville Township
Plentywood
Montana
North LaMoure
Rev
O. K. Anderson
Fort Ransom
Gust Erickson
Thinn Smeds
Kamer
Jorgen Kjelby
Oliver Mennis
Olaf Kjelby
Albert Men
Sheriff Raid Sparks Sensation at Glenfield Pool Hall
Carrington briefs report the sheriff and deputies raided a Glenfield pool hall amid liquor and gambling violations. The proprietor and six patrons were jailed, with the venue closed for a year and the proprietor facing possible penitentiary time. A large plate glass window owned by Geo Rumble was damaged in the incident. The piece closes with a seasonal note promoting early Christmas shopping.
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Carrington
N. D
Glenfield
Geo. Rumble of
Binbee
Carl Reese
Carrie Nationed
Carrie
Chihuahua Evacuated by Federals as Rebels Advance
Juarez Dec 4 The rebel high command reports Chihuahua City evacuated by federal forces amid hunger fears for 36000 residents. Villa asserts Chihuahua will serve as base for attacks south toward Mexico City, with federal leaders fleeing north to Ojinaga and other commanders hiding in the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ojinaga
Orozco
Salazar
Villa
Mexico City
Rai Parte
Music Club Thursday Program Highlights and Visitors
The Music Club plans a Thursday program led by Mrs Edwin Mayland with Miss Golda Nelson in charge. Featured acts include piano duets by Golda Nelson and a Rubenstein piece, vocal solos by Josephine Wright and Marion Towne, and piano and violin solos by several performers. Also noted is music news and Frank N. Lockwood visiting from Clarsham Alberta to see his brother.
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Edwin Mayland
Golda Nelson
Freereres
Golda B
Nelnon
Millie Fristad
Ceeeeeeeeseyes
Astrid Fielde
Barcarolle
Rubenstein Mise
Helen Fisk
Veorrsese
Adolpha Hedstrom
Mra
J. B. Featherstone
Frank N. Lockwood
Clarsham
Alberta
Can
W. L. Lockwood
Pioneer C H Olsby Dies After Long Illness At 52
C H Olsby well known county pioneer and Clerk of Court died at 7 this morning after a bout of pneumonia following a wet spell. Born October 9 1861 in Oster Toten Norway he came to North Dakota in 1861 and later served as city treasurer and clerk of court. He leaves Lena Nelson his widow and fourteen children as well as siblings Olaf and Mrs Gust Olson. He resided in the county since 1881 and served as Clerk of Court since three years ago. Funeral details follow as friends and neighbors reflect on his public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Olsby
Mr. Olsby
Oster Toten
Norway
North Dakota
A. Bternberg
Lena Nelson
Valley City
Olaf Olsby
Gust Olson
Cooperstown
C. C. Grimes
Payette
Idaho
Harry
Ovida
Clarence
Forsyth
Mont
Olger
Arthur
Borghild
Melvin
Elaie
Lawrence
Carl D. T
Clifford
Adeline
Wimbledon Hardware Store Blaze Destroys More Brothers’ Business
Fire at Wimbledon More Brothers Hardware completely destroys the two story brick store with 40000 dollars in losses split evenly between stock and building. Insurance covers the loss. Fire started by suspected spontaneous combustion from mops. Nearby structures spared due to wind and fire crew efforts. The business plans immediate rebuilding and continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
More Brothers Hardware
Wimbledon
Harry Hammond
More Bros
Jostall
Hunger strike devoutly mocked by American press
The Jamestown Daily Alert reports on Mrs. Pankhurst’s hunger strike drawing scorn from American readers who label her acts as crimes. It also notes gratitude for support to a bereaved family and covers the marriage of Harry Wolf of Jamestown to Gladys Troutner of Wimbledon with references to a Spiritwood lake party romance and congratulatory telegrams.
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Jamestown Daily Alert
Harry Wolf
Gladys Troutner
Wimbledon
Harry Wolfe
Gladys Marie Troutner
Charles City
Mra
Martin Troutner
Mrs. Caldwell
Spiritwood Lake
Twin Cities
Jamestown
St. Paul
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Simon
Tot
Farmer Club
C. P. Stowman
C. C. Alcock
Datey
Shevenne Valley News Notes
Ole Stevens
Kathryn
Carl Henrikson
Fredrickson
Emanuel Monson
Henry G. Aus
Jens Rensby
Axel Gregerson
Willie Adcock
Cuba
Manchus Moneon
John F. Henrikson
Helma Henrikson
Oscar Aan
Iast
Johanna Henrikson
Peter A. Anderson
Cub Beachem
Moorhead
Nic. Swenson
Carey
T. X. Calman
Farmers’ Club
Harry Stanley
Logansport
Ind
Mr. Stanley
Walter Colville
Wadena
Minn
George
Chihuahua
Mexico
Federals
Mercado
Music Club
C. HH. Olsby
Grand Prairie
Pete Sannes
Ben Northridge
Pillsbury
Carl Carlson
C. E. Sunde
R. Riemstad
Charlie Powers
Lewzader
Miller
Sunde
Martha Beck
Iva Sunde
John McKay
Granger
Wellwood Farm
Mrs. Taylor
Jake Gibson
Elder Ballinger
Hans Skonnard
Harold Nelson
Agnes Sherlock
Wimbledon Hardware
Martin Pederson
Victor
C. N. McGillivray
Man Street
New Ook
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