Tragic Dearlé Woman Investigated by Coroner's Jury
Mary Hazelgrove, long a clerk at a clothing store, vanished after 6 o'clock Friday evening following a walk with her employer on Fifth Avenue. Suspicions of foul play arose as she failed to appear at her lodging or work Sunday morning. Sheriff Larson and American Legion units organized search parties, patrolling the river area for clues while relatives await word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hazelgrove
Fies
Miss Hazelgrove
Fifth Avenue
Herman Stern
J. C. Penny Co
Sheriff's Office
Police Department
L. S. B. Ritchie
Tuttle
Goodrich
N. D
Co. G
The
American Legion
Larson
Miss Mary Hazelgrove Found Dead Near State Teachers College
Body discovered Saturday afternoon on the hillside behind the State Teachers College by Chief Ernest Swanson and Patrolman Fred King. Authorities cite likely self inflicted death due to carbolic acid odor on clothes, gauze near the body, and a nearby cork. Coroner N. O. Holberg to hold inquest likely Monday per States Attorney L. S. B. Ritchie.
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Mary Hazelgrove
State Teachers College
Ernest Swanson
Fred King
N. O. Holberg
L. S. B. Ritchie
Inquest Called Over Body of Mary Hazel Grove
Inquest opened at 10 00 this morning in the county coroner parlors with N O Holberg presiding. Jurors sworn in were E J Pegg C K Otto and Alfred Anderson.
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Mary Hazelgrove
N. O. Holberg
Messrs. E. J. Pegg
C. K. Otto
Alfred Anderson
First Witness Testifies Mary Hazelgrove Worked at Straus Clothing
Herman Stern described Hazelgrove as a 23 year old bookkeeper living with him for three years. He testified they left the store at 6:20 pm and she chose to walk alone toward Club rooms, with a late night search by Emma Von Domarus and police failing to locate her until her body was found. The post mortem was performed by Drs Pray and Moore.
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Herman Stern
Mary Hazelgrove
Straus Clothing Company
Mr. Stern
Miss Hazelgrove
Penney
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Emma von Domarus
Miss von Domarus
Fred King
Miss van Domarus
N. P
No. 7
E. A. Pray
Will H. Moore
Mystery Poisoning Case Ends In Suicide Verdict At Holberg
Post mortem shows deceased of chaste character with carbolic acid poisoning as the direct cause. Body found near water tank, cork and corkscrew from poison bottle in coat pocket. Coroner’s inquisition at Valley City states Mary Hazelgrove died by self administered carbolic acid poisoning on December 12, 1921.
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Swanson
Fred King
Seigfried
Holberg
Valley City
Barnes
State
North Dakota
N. O. Holberg
Mary Hazelgrove
Mary A. Hazelgrove
Holiday Post Office Safety Tips and Early Christmas Shipping
The post office urges armed protection for mail personnel and cars during the holiday season. Northern Pacific guards cover trains, while local messengers work with armed guards to deter robbery. Tips include shopping early, marking packages clearly, using Not to be opened until Christmas, and ensuring secure wrapping and accurate addresses for prompt delivery. W. W. Smith, Postmaster.
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Department
Deset
Northern Pacific
Valley City
W. W. Smith
Juniors Host Enjoyable Party At State Teachers College
The Junior Class invited faculty and male students for an annual party in the college gym. Dancing via McFarland orchestra featured piano drums sax horn. games in Commercial room included rock and flinch. A Grand March failed due to crowd size, prompting calls for a larger gym. Activities included lemon and broom dances, with punch and water served.
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State Teachers College
McFarland Orchestra
Dorothy Aitken
Gertrude Dunn
Carla Oertl
Miss Kittel
Stephenson
Post Office Lobby To Close After Eight O Clock
After repeated thefts of steam gauges from radiators in the post office lobby, the custodian from San Diego will close the lobby after eight o clock p m on Sundays to curb vandalism. The space is for public use but has become a meeting spot for youths after hours, so patrons are urged to conduct errands promptly and avoid loitering.
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San Diego
High School Play a Success at State Teachers College
The senior class presented Nothing but the Truth before a crowded auditorium. Bob Bennett’s wager leads to humorous predicaments with Geo Wertin as the lead and strong turns by Ed Kelly Jim Gyiflihs and Jim Peake. Maria Murphy and Nancy Featherstone received praise for their roles. Lois Stone led dramatic art, and thanks were given to Mr Robertson and Miss Olson for costumes.
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State Teachers College
Bob Bennett
Geo
Wertin
Ed Kelly
Dick Donnelly
Jim Gyiflihs
K. M. Ralston
Jim Peake
Lone
Maria Murphy
Gwendolyn
Bob
Nancy Featherstone
Park of Mahel
Lois Stone
Robertson
Misa Olson
Obituary of Mathilda C Hemp from Wimbledon to Valley City
Mathilda C. Hemp born in Draknow Germany in 1849 came to America in 1871 and married Hermann Hemp in Jefferson Wisconsin. After farming in Neillsville and Wim tedon North Dakota the family settled in Valley City. Survived by children in Minnesota North Dakota and Montana and siblings in Wimbledon and Germany. Numerous relatives attended the service.
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Mathilda C. Hemp
Draknow
Germany
America
Herman Hemp
Jefferson
Wis
Neillsville
Wimtedon
N. D
Valley City
Ison Otto
Jospehine Goven
W. G. Hemp
Rochester
Minn
AL. B
Heminnespalis
N. P. Hanson
H. J. Wright
Fargo
J. A. Groth
Livingston, Mont
Fred Grahn
Pauline Grahn
Wimbledon
Herman Grahn
Minnie Schame
J. M. Collard
Otto Hemp
Fred Radke
Leal
John Goven
Lidgerwood
Valley City Defeats Wimbledon in Season Opener
Valley City high school opened the season with a dominant 53 to 5 win over Wimbledon. Busdicker sparked the attack as Holmes towered inside, while last year’s lettermen returned to boost a strong lineup. The crowd enjoyed tight defense, rampant fast breaks, and a steady band performance as Valley City showcased potential as a top state contender.
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Wimbledon
Busdicker
Valley City Basket
Holmes
Kribbs
Treinn Ft Sld
Valley City
Wimbledon Wertin
Murdock Parderseres
Darkanwald Holmes
Ecce Rae Sc
Waibba Busdicker
Dvorak Claradetshler Malhair
MecFarland
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Cercie
Bank of Valley City
Holiday P.D
V.C
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