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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
4
Frank Flora faces district court after a preliminary hearing in a first degree rape case. Judge Moo found no beyond reasonable doubt guilt but probable cause for trial exists. The proceedings centered on lengthy testimony from a typewriter produced record. Trial likely at the January term with both sides offering more evidence.
North Dakota Improved Seed Growers Association holds a convention January 20 to 24 focusing on clover and alfalfa seed. The event highlights homegrown highquality seed, offers prizes for seed production, and invites entrants to submit seeds for germination testing by January 13 at the Pure Seed Laboratory.
Word reached the sheriff that the Lucca post office safe was blown last night by unknown parties. It is believed the same burglars robbed a store in Alice. Officers are on the trail and expect arrests soon. C. G. Naeseth, Pastor. Norwegian services New Year’s Day 1 a.m. and Sunday Jan 4 morning and evening.
Sheriff Carl Bricknon of Williston faces resignation amid a lynching attributed to his cowardice and negligence. The lone Localistic sheriff in the state failed to secure results, prompting calls for change and accountability.
The Times-Record notes 4500 homes face predicted conditions and unemployment remains a concern as the East endures a wave of hardship. It urges forgiveness and unity while urging relief from high living costs and reflects on farm meetings with speakers at Green Township to discuss improvements.
Washington December 29 The ownership of school lands granted to states at admission may be affected by a Supreme Court suit involving more than 250 000 acres in Alabama deeded to the state in 1819 The Alabama court held the title of the individual good against the state The Supreme Court is asked to dismiss the state's appeal This item also contains an unrelated reflection on end of year community life and New Year resolutions urging honest deeds and benevolence.
News from Cavalier North Dakota reports the accidental death of Ralph M. Boles in the Cascade mountains near Index Washington while deer hunting. He was husband to Bertha Farrow and son-in-law of George and Mrs Farrow of Everett. Mrs Boles reportedly dreamed of her husband's death at the time. In a separate incident Fred Osborn and the Winterer family battled a fire started by a candle near a Christmas tree, saving the home but causing extensive interior damage and loss of a rug oil paintings and mounted birds with repeated prior damage from past incidents.
The Times Record emphasizes keeping in touch through buying selling hiring and many other opportunities. Through the paper readers learn about varied classified and community exchange options and ways to connect with local advertisers.
Hans Schmidt, accused of murdering Anna Aumuller in New York, faces a jury verdict expected late today. Prosecution seeks first degree murder while defense contends insanity. Schmidt reportedly collapsed in his cell at The Tombs awaiting decision.
South St Paul Minnesota December 29 1913 cattle receipts 1080 hogs 3000 sheep 1500 market strong to 15 cents higher veal calves steady stockers and feeders prices 900-1050 lbs 6.75-7.00 stock steers 4.25-6.50 stock cows 400-585 stock bulls 4.30-6.50 hogs today range 7.50-7.80 bulk 7.70-7.75 for December 27 7.60-7.75 week age 7.35-7.50 6 cents higher representative sale hogs weights 216 230 229 402 7.50-7.80 spring lambs 6.75-7.85 yearlings 4.50-6.00 bucks 9.75-5.25 ewes steady to 10 cents higher St Paul Union Stockyards Co.
The Chapter of Eastern Star installed officers in the Masonic Temple. Following the ceremony refreshments were served and members enjoyed the evening. Officers for the year include Worthy Matron Mary Zetterberg and C E Moore, Elizabeth Moore, Jean Smith, Alice Frida, Maye Henry, Lillian Storey, Ada Grace Hilborn, Ruth Lillian Healy, Myrtle Nelson, Martha Esther Peake, Ella Cowell, May Thompson, 8 C Hilborn, Lois Getchell, and Anne T H Peake.
Four men arrested after police say they burglarized multiple Northeast town businesses. John M. Stransmore and M. Mccutcheon charged with Sepp's Grocery burglary, Gus Du Queen alias DeKane with the creamery and Bearman’s, Charles Sackett tied to all the incidents. Separate preliminaries set before Judge Lynch with possible bind over to district court.
Paul Fielde of Valley City was selected to model the Lincoln statue for Norway. The North Dakota Lincoln Art commission accepted his plan after review by Lorado Taft and Judge C. F. Amidon. The statue, to be completed by May 1 and shipped to Chicago then Norway, features a bronze bust with granite pedestal and two wings bearing bronze tablets.
Valley City reader Mrs. A McFadgen testifies to Dean's Kidney Pills easing back pain and sweeping discomfort. She notes family use with good results and urges readers to request Dean's Kidney Pills backed by home testimony. Sold for 60 cents at stores, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The Times-Record prints final pages of the North Dakota Federation of Women’s Clubs Year Book. Workers push better living through women’s clubs and federation, advancing education and equal rights. The Wardrobe Clothing Store moves into a new building with a large stock and improved show windows, prompting congratulations to the new enterprise.
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