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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1920

Page

5

Prominent Litchville Citizen Visits City

From Wednesday's Daily C. A. Cross, J. H. S. Thomson and Mrs. Thomson arrived in Fargo visiting yesterday returning home in the evening. D. C. Best, pioneer McHenry business man, is in the city today. W. G. Ulrich of Duluth Photo Engraving Co. was here on business yesterday.

C. A. Cross Litchville J. H. S. Thomson Fargo D. C. Best McHenry N. D W. G. Ulrich Duluth Harry and Wallace Berg Minneapolis City Mrs. B. K. Berg

Dentist Dr McLain Dies At James Town N C

The state dentist and G A R leader Dr McLain died Tuesday in James Town North Dakota from old age. He served as commander of the state department of the G A R at the state encampment in Grand Forks and attended the national encampment in Indianapolis. He was honorary president and life member of the North Dakota State Dental Association. The Times Record notes the Northern Seed Company catalog now going to press, a major local business supplying seeds to North Dakota, Montana and Minnesota with slogan The Seed You Need.

Jamestown N. C McLain State Department Grand Forks Indianapolis North Dakota State Dental Association Northern Seed Company Montana Minnesota Times-Record

Valley City Visitors Share News and Transit Upgrades

From Thursday's Daily H. H. Grimarud of Bismarck and Rev. E. Lee Howard of Fargo College visited Valley City last night. C. C. Curtis, an expert on handwriting forgery, returned from Willis. J. J. Engen, former city council member, visited friends before returning to Mandan. Christmas gifts to Europe surge at the post office while nearby mail remains light. Northern Pacific adds 71 new locomotives for Montana division service, expected to pass through Valley City.

E. Lee Howard Fargo College Valley City C. C. Curtis Willis Mr.Curtis J. J. Engen Engen Mandan Minneapolis Northern Pacific Railroad St. Paul Montana Feel Srem Orks

Married at German Lutheran parsonage in December wedding

The wedding of B W Blackmoor to Margaret Schreiter occurred Wednesday at the German Lutheran parsonage at four in the afternoon. The groom works for the Northern Pacific railroad. the bride, from Sanborn, is a graduate nurse at Valley City Clinic. The Times Record offers congratulations and best wishes. A later gathering celebrated the newly married couple Ed Kreidekeamp and his wife returning from their coast honeymoon with about 50 friends joining at Kreidekeamp home for song, music, and lunch before they depart for their new homes.

J. L. F. Bohnhoff B. W Blackmoor Margaret Schreiter Northern Pacific Railroad Company Sanborn Chas. Schreiter Valley City Ed. Kriedekeamp Washington Ore Jacob Kreidekeamp

Barnes County Y M C A Special Meeting Report

A special Barnes County Y M C A committee meeting was held December 8 at 6:30 p.m. in Rudolf dining room. Few members attended due to cold weather. Discussion covered county work, progress in towns, and a budget plan to finish funding. Next committee meeting is May 12, 1921. members favored continuing the county work amid unsettled conditions.

Barnes County Rudolf Valley City

Calling for an organization to raise boys right

A speaker urges that boys are the nation’s natural resources and warns against neglect. He notes existing agents advise on farming and animal husbandry, and argues for a similar group to guide youth development and character. He advocates proactive community effort.

Obituary for Garold Weis of North Dakota

Garold Weis born January 13 1867 in Rob erts Illinois lived near Valley City North Dakota from 1891. He died Sunday December 5 after a life of Christian training and Methodist ministry across La Moure Steele Averill and back to LaMoure. He leaves one brother five sisters and is mourned by many. funeral Tuesday December 7 at the M E church in Valley City with pastors C F Bublitz and W F Koenner assisting.

Garold Weis Roberts Illinois Weiss North Dakota Valley City William Cornelia Wells Mr. Weiss Methodist Church LaMoure N. D Steele Averill Minn M. E. Church C. F. Bublitz W. F. Koenner

Day's Lyon County notes and Fargo visitors

Friday's Daily features Friday to Fargo business matters for Lynn Cowell and local visitors Mr and Mrs F Oyen Fingal N D. Mrs Laura A Bateheller Fargo arrives for dental work. A E Jones Lisbon business man visits city and returns home. W W Liggett named private secretary to Senator B F Ladd. Hamlin University Glee Club to give Dec 21 concert in Normal auditorium. The 16 member group boasts varied talents including a reader.

F. Oyen Fingal N.D Laura A. Bateheller Fargo, N. D Hamlin University Glee Club

New Store Room of Ward Robe Clothes Shop Nearly Ready

The West Main Street site of the old Bank of Valley City is nearly finished with fixtures and shelving. Marquis plans to move his business there in a few days for a neater, better located store. Also, a surprise birthday gathering for Mrs. O F Embertson featured twelve friends, with silver teaspoon gifts and social sewing.

Wardrobe Clothes West Main Street Bank of Valley City Marquises

Ice rink plan hinges on cold weather

City eyes a new ice rink beside City Hall but needs cold weather to flood and finish setup. Kids await the project from city fathers as supply stands ready except for the essential climate. Meanwhile, a farmer Jack Wagar confronts a liquor search incident at his home as nearby farmers intensify attic and straw searches.

Jack Wagar Tower City

Five Freshmen Battle For State U Center Position

The contest for the State University basketball center spot tightens with five freshmen contending. Arthur Busdicker of Valley City and last season’s all state center is a top contender, joined by Jack Bergene Mayville 1919 20 Walter Burkman Hibbing and Harris and Cook. Buckman may join Busdicker in a fierce race as Minnesota and North Dakota all state centers of 1919 20. The result of Coach Davis's selection for the January 8 game with Minnesota University attracts keen interest as the U team also shows depth with several returning players. In other news the Congregational church Ladies Guild event raised about 300 for a sale and supper, a well attended evening praising good food and fellowship.

Arthur Busdicker Valley City Jack Bergene Mayville Walter Burkman Minnesota Hibbing Minn Harris Cook Buckman Busdicker North Dakota Davis Minnesota University Congregational Church

Valley City notes and regional visits documented

Saturday visitors include Mrs. George W Kemper of Minot and Supt Geo W Hanna en route to Bismarck for educational matters. Jamestown Methodist meeting attendance. D A Goplen from Binford on business. H F Arnold en route from western state to Fargo. Court matters note Barnes county January term postponed to January 10. Miss Batten to serve as stenographer at Valley City Grocery Co. Golden wedding anniversary for Iver and Mrs Jacobsen. Griggs county officials visit for a court term. Harold Ravndal fined 90 days and 200 dollars. uproar over Cooperstown police chief's confiscated booze.

Miss Batten Fargo Valley City Grocery Co Miss Bigot John Sad Benjamin Tufte Frigaard Emil Nelson Griggs County M. ¥. Englert Court House Harold Ravndal Cooperstown Englert Coopers Lundy

Pioneer Cass County farmer heads to California

Mr James McKinnon, a prosperous pioneer farmer from Mapleton township Cass County and brother of Mrs Chas Lund, visited the Lund family yesterday. He has built one of the finest farms in the area through industry and business skill and plans to spend the winter in California to enjoy some fruits of his labors.

James McKinnon Mapleton Township Cass County Chas. G. Lund Lund McKinnon California

Higher Masonic bodies elect city officers Friday night

The Commandery elected C. EpPinets eminent commander R. Teealy generalissimo D. S. Ritchie captain general O. H. de S. Ir treasurer T. S. Henry recorder is Nielsen W J Moe J W In the Chapter Harry N Olsby H P M Z Boyd king C A Fisher scribe Q H de S Irgens treasurer R J Healy secretary A class of candidates initiated into the Chapter and a luncheon served The Chapter honored R E Hitzman by making him a life member in appreciation of his long service

C. Eppinets R. Teealy D. S. Ritchie O. H. de S. Ir T. S. Henry Nielson I. J. Moe J. W Harry N Olsby H. P. M. Z. Boyd King C. A. Fisher Q. H. de S. Irgens R. J’. Healy R. E. Hitzman

Sheriff Returns with Requisition for Hildebrand in Fraud Case

Sheriff Larson arrived back from Galesburg Illinois with requisition papers from Bismarck seeking the return of F W Hildebrand on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses and escaping custody. Hildebrand allegedly swindled several bankers with a fake job story and a loan offer involving a watch that proved fake. He was heard by Justice Moe, escaped, then resurfaced in Fargo before being captured in Illinois.

Larson Galesburg Illinois Bismarck F. W. Hildebrand Hildebrand Justice Moe Fargo

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