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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
2
Valley City North Dakota weekly paper notes a seventh fatal accident since summer at Milner. The issue urges readers to boost English learning for new Americans, discusses prairie chicken closed seasons, and requests readers to address subscriptions by January 1 while reflecting on local civic matters and border soldiers.
Jamestown December report shows Central Education Association plans its annual meeting in March with dates to be finalized after the program and executive committees meet next week. Superintendent Koontz leads the local schools as association president. Milnor December tragedy ends with farmer Wm Leary killed by a wheat wagon wheel. he died at 7 pm after injuries from being run over while walking behind the wagon. He was 28, from Devils Lake origin, and burial arranged for Caledonia Minnesota with interment to follow.
Wolford, Dec 22 A 29 piece band has been organized with officers President Theodore Ingebretson Vice President H L Lutz Secretary Max Yoder Treasurer John VanDeusen Librarian Sam Click and directors Harry Cook Ole Erickson Ed Humble General practice will be held each Monday night.
A large barn on the Fred Fockler place near Braddock burned last night. Five work horses perished in the flames, two more died after being taken out. Miss Palma Davidson arrived in the city from Bismarck to spend Christmas and New Year with her parents, studying at a hospital course.
Casselton lodge and chapter held a joint installation at the Masonic hall with Grand Secretary W. L. Stockwell officiating. A large local attendance despite bitter evening weather followed by piano and vocal solos, a reading, duets, and a banquet prepared by W. A. McVey. Domestic science students from the high school served desserts and were praised for their work.
A cough is a danger signal like a fire bell and should be treated by curing the underlying illness. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised for persistent coughs after colds or grip. Mrs. Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana reports its effectiveness for her husband who easily catches colds and coughs. Obtainable everywhere.
In Jamestown on December 22 Judge Coffey dissolved the marriage of Lucy Smyth and John R. Smyth. The couple’s property, including a homestead, livestock, and personal items, was split evenly after liabilities were deducted, each receiving about $2,500.
A reflective verse by Frank L Stanton extols a small place of light called home. The poem weaves nature imagery of stars birds bees and vines to express solace after life’s storms, concluding with the heart returning to its rest and a welcoming vision of Heaven nearby.
A reflective piece blends a mother son Christmas ideal with verses about Mary and a child, then shifts to a vintage slang roundup from yesteryear. It cites phrases like Shoo fly and Hold your horses, weaving nostalgia with brief cultural snapshots. A brief obituary note for Jamestown college student Arthur Cruz-Displaced closes the snippet.
Willett B. Stowman and Laura L. Bender of Darey. Ernest V. Trenholm of Valley City and Lillian R. Brill of Aberdeen. Melvin Jacobson and Misa Mabel N. Fossen of Fingal.
Jamestown announces the high school class play A Veneered Savage has been postponed again from January eight to January fifteen due to a conflicting program. The notice also advertises a Mankato Commercial course catalog for career training.
A line from a Washington Star poem evokes grandpa reading an almanac to learn when to plant buckwheat when to grease a pan and when the moon will rule. The verse contrasts worldly events with practical kitchen and seasonal hints, highlighting timeless guidance.
Grand Forks December 23. Following the North Dakota farmers and business men trip to the Chicago International Live Stock show a determined effort will be made at the 1917 show to capture the fat steer prize for North Dakota. The plan was proposed by Fr Grano agricultural agent for the Great Northern.
Community news from Wimbledon and surrounding areas covers visits and travels of residents to Valley City Fargo and Crookston, births and funerals, a six year old death from croup, a thirty eighth anniversary celebration, a broken leg incident, and sports results including Wimbledon high school basketball victory. Names include J F Taylor Berg Berger Stoutland Miller Nelson Christ Long Warner, Feragen, Shuler, Heaney, and many others.
Eastedge names include Ole Eidsvig a passenger to Litchville on Tuesday Otto Field east bound Thursday and back Saturday Miss Reidun Nytton departs for Minneapolis Friday for a short visit The Misses Alice and Helen Anderson arrive from Valley City Normal Saturday to spend vacation at home F Gunnar Larson east bound Saturday returns Monday Louise Baarstad closes school due to illness Laura Olson teaches north school hosts sister from Valley City Normal then departs Tuesday for Marion to spend Christmas vacation
Kathryn Recorder notes Oscar Anderson visiting his parents on Sunday and Mrs. Hans Jensen visiting the Thom Thompson home. Mr and Mrs Sando called on the Ole Eidsvig family. Gunnar Lareen plans to depart January 6 for the old country. A local Bennie Larson is said to have a strong attraction nearby, though the reason is not disclosed.
Miss Florence North left for Hudson Wisconsin to spend holidays. Miss Helen Bubach arrived from Valley City Normal to enjoy holidays with home folks. Albert Klug departed for Iowa to visit chums. Miss Ruth Hanson of Litchville visited friends here. Herr Emil Miller left for South Dakota to settle on a farm and may have a wife. Mr and Mrs J H Lubbehusen of Litchville were in town to see the big play. A party at Mr and Mrs Herman Boelter’s home occurred Sunday night with informal games. Milas Elsie Dibbern Arthur Dibbern and Walter Hummel are expected home for school vacation. Adolph Bruse, 12, recovering from blood poisoning due to an injury while using a washing machine gear.
Valley City resident Charles Berry reports back pain from morning lameness and bending. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with strengthening his kidneys and curing the backache. Price 50c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY.
Mervyn Anderson of Wimbledon was in the city Saturday en route to Sanborn to spend Christmas at his grandfather Lea Nbecker's home. He spent time visiting with the C. F. Luesseu family during the stop.
Sealed bids for a 10000 dollar time deposit at the Barnes County auditor’s office will be opened at 2 p m on Tuesday January 2 1917 The deposit runs one year under state code provisions The county reserves the right to reject all bids and the notice is dated November 25 1916 issued by C W Nelson auditor and county commissioners order
Sealed bids will be received at the county auditor office and opened at 2 o clock p m Tuesday January 2 1917 for county depositories for the next two years. Bids must comply with sections 3316 3316 and 3317 of the Revised Codes. Designated depositories must provide bonds either surety or private with required amounts. The auditor will notify banks of designated amounts and arrange bonds accordingly.
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