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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
2
A fragment speaks of a man who loves his town and imagines a brighter name for its future. He outlines needs and failures, dreaming of greatness for the city and its children, though acknowledges he cannot build it alone.
In Valley City a long column discusses proposed North Dakota farm loan associations enabling farmers to secure cheaper credit, with low rates and minimal red tape. It notes the 6 percent cap, 5 percent share requirement, and usage options for loans while urging legislature focus on state welfare over private interests. It also critiques lobbyists and political divisions between Nonpartisan leagues and “old gang” factions amid broader war and economic concerns.
Mandan residents and normal students attend church open houses as Methodist pastor C. E. Vermilya and Congregational pastor Willard Crosby Lyon lead programs. Congregational readings by Miss Dewey follow Lyon’s talk, with games and refreshments. Methodist evening features Ruth Hart, piano solos by Miss Wright and Ine Wright, and a comic duet by the pastor and wife.
Wimbledon News reports Wimbledon Lodge No 46 Knights of Pythias elected officers for the ensuing term last Thursday Chancellor Leo LaBrash vice chancellor J B Johnson prelate A B Butcher master of works Robert Joos keeper of records and seal Hugo Brueske master of ex chequer John Hoelzle master at jars George Johnson inner guard Herman Etter outer guard Frank Zebley trustee W T Simpson grand representative Chas Watters
A probate court in Jamestown New Jersey heard a suit filed by Kristian Kristen Hoyberg Stephen Wagner and You D alleging James J Hill promised to contribute 50000 toward a 300000 endowment fund in exchange for 100000 first and subsequent payments. Fourteen others were not admitted to citizenship and only four of fifteen applicants were admitted this week. The case contends the full amount has now been obtained.
The Vigilant Hose Co held a Friday evening meeting electing officers for another term. Reports noted present officers suffered various pains and back trouble, with comments about kidney issues and a Denton recommendation for Doan’s Kidney Pills. A state dairy association visit to Mandan on February 7 was announced, and plans for addressing kidney health at the convention were discussed.
Emil F. Lorenz has loaned what for merly was the Schultz meat market.
N D Macdonald today formally became North Dakota's head of public instruction. A Cavalier county farm boy, he taught 26 years, rose through rural and city schools, then served as state inspector of rural and consolidated schools. He envisions expanding rural education, standardizing and consolidating schools, and tripling state support for rural districts. He stresses shared effort and community progress toward equal opportunities for city and country students.
James Howard Potter of Sanborn married Hattie Elizabeth Starr of Over City in Oriska on Monday January 1 1917 at 4 PM Rev Father Higgens officiated Arthur Starr brother of the bride was best man and Ingness Potter sister of the groom bridesmaid A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s Tower City home The couple will reside in Sanborn starting February first after a brief wedding trip to Minnesota visiting Relatives in Staples Lincoln and nearby towns
At a Thursday night business session the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school elected new officers. Prof. C. A. Barton stepped down as superintendent and was succeeded by Prof. J. B Switzer from the Normal faculty, who will appoint an assistant and has not yet chosen. Attendance averages about 500, per Rev. C. B. Vermilya.
Stewart and Mrs Will Potter with sons Lawrence and Norman returned Sunday after ten days in Valley City. Mr and Mrs Frank Potter visited the Conrad Potter home New Year’s day. Arnold Zaun family stayed Monday at B Mullers. Ed and Mollie Starke returned Friday after a week at Joe Vandrovec’s. They came by auto but rode sleigh home. Mrs Sam Fletcher ill but improving. Will Schafer George Schafer and others spent New Year’s day at Fred Rohde’s. Arnold Zaun hosted New Year’s Eve with many at his place. Mr Brobst called on Fred Rohde Monday. A jolly group gathered at Will Potter’s Thursday evening.
Sanborn area residents report visits and gatherings with friends and relatives over the weekend. Names include Heman Sanborn Enterprise Jan 4, Shimp at Pierce Gray home, Walski family at J A Stull, Akestad at J A Stoll, Arthur Kee in Sanborn, Henry Cowdrey of Valley City, Sauer visiting C Lettenmaier and J A Stoll families and grandchildren, and Anthony Diss with Sam Wolaki.
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