Some Barnes County Resident to Win Big Purse This Week
A local contest offers a $100 prize to the person who most accurately estimates the bare material cost of a model home. The Thompson Lumber exhibit in Rudolf annex will run January 8 to 13, with winner to be chosen from Barnes County residents. The piece details Thompson’s service model and its North Dakota expansion linked to the Zetterberg yard in Valley City, highlighting plans, costs, and local interest.
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Barnes County
Thompson Lumber Company
Rudolf Annex
St. Cloud
Mawruss
R. B. Saberson
Minneapolis
Wolfe
Thompson
Weyerhauser Lumber
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Pacific Coast
Everett
Wash
Zetterberg Lumber Company
Valley City
Older but Stronger to Stay Healthy at Seventy
Advice urges preparation at forty to stay strong in middle life. Scott's Emulsion is promoted as a tonic to keep blood rich and active, with strength-building properties. It claims to alleviate rheumatism and help avoid sickness, noting no alcohol in the product from Scott and Bowne, Bloomfield, N. J.
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Scott
Scott's
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfeld, N. J
E B Cox Lands Job With Tax Commission
E B Cox of Courtenay joins North Dakota tax commission as inheritance tax expert and legal adviser. A Michigan Law School graduate, he heads a Courtenay practice and formerly ran a large implement business. He will take over inheritance tax work from George E. Wallace as Mrs Cox relocates to Bismarck.
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Bismarck
The
Tax Commission
Cox
Capitol City
President McFarland
Valley City Normal
Dorothy McFarland
Bismarck Public School
Bowlers Visit Jimtown for Three Straight Wins
Valley City bowlers hosted Jamestown for a friendly match and swept all three games. Scores show Jamestown led by Christenson 581 and Betcher 609, while Valley City posted a 2752 total compared with Jamestown’s 2637. The visiting squad praised Jamestown hospitality as Valley City plans a return visit next week.
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Valley City
Jamestown
al Alibi
Matt Krogh
Matt
Mason
Oppegaard
McMillan
Mr. Splits
Mac
Soulis
Christenson
DeNault
McDonald
Fitzgarald
Betcher
Krogh
Petra Peterson and Peter Grotting Marry in Minneapolis
Miss Petra Peterson of Colfax Wisconsin wed Peter Grotting of Sutton on December 21 at the home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Crason in Minneapolis with Rev Charles Anderson officiating. Attendants were Miss Charlotte Peterson and Martin Peterson, siblings of the bride.
Seed List Ready for North Dakota Farmers
State seed list ready for distribution to North Dakota farmers who have seeds for sale and submitted samples to the pure seed laboratory for testing. Farmers should request the lists at once as many growers cannot hold seed until spring. H L Bolley, botanist and state seed... Agricultural College, D.
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North Dakota
H. L. Bolley
Erinterigners Agricultural College
Fessenden Business Man Marries Wimbledon Girl
Miss Lucile Dick and Elton Vaughn wed at the bride’s home in Wimbledon, a morning ceremony in a red carnation decorated living room. Rev McGeough officiated with Grace Porter at the organ and Mary Dick as maid of honor. The couple, both from local families, plan to reside in Fessenden after a brief wedding trip to Minneapolis.
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Wimbledon
Lucile Dick
Elton Vaughn
Father McGeough
Lohengrin
Grace Porter
LaMoure
Albert Hemp
Mary Dick
Frank Dick
Wimbledon Lumber Co
Fessenden
Vaughn
Minneapolis
Mrs. Vaughn
McHenry
Valley City Dealers Back Spring Auto Show Plan
Automobile dealers in Valley City support a new spring auto show to showcase models from Ford, Hudson, Dodge, and REO. Promoters from Pegg Garage Overland Auto North Dakota Motor Fred Reidman and Embertson Olson back a March timing to align with new models and better road conditions. Barnes County roads are praised as among the state’s best for cars and the county reportedly holds over 600 vehicles of various makes.
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Valley City
Pegg Garage
Overland Auto Agency
Embertson & Olson
North Dakota Motor Company
Fred C. Reidman
Carl Pfaff
Barnes County
Degree of Honor Installs New Officers in Social Night
Degree of Honor installed a new roster at a Thursday gathering headlined by the Amundson family orchestra of 201 Conkling Avenue. Officers include Chief of Honor Mary Winkler and Lady of Honor Lennie Reed, with Cora Smith as Chief of Ceremonies and others serving in recording, ushers, and watch roles.
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Mary Winkler
Lennie Reed
Cora Smith
Marie Speicher
Associated Charities Thanks Donors for Timely Checks
The Associated Charities thanks donors for timely contributions including $23 from M. E. Sunday School and $25 from K. P. order. Elks gave $250 before Christmas per Charities guidance. No broad campaign held this fall yet funds and supplies remain welcomed amid high living costs. Checks totaled $20.50 from J. A. B. Club, $25 from K. P. Lodge, and $23 from M. B Sunday School.
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Associated Charities
M. E
K. P
the Elks
K. P. Lodge
M. B
Weddings in Jamestown Tie Two Couples in One Night
Miss Helga Westby of Jamestown wed Sam Kobberstad of Persia Saskatchewan at a family home with 12 guests. The ceremony was led by Rev J B Wisnaes. The couple will live in Persia after a short stay in Jamestown. Also Miss Ruth Mallan and Grant M Lester married in Jamestown by Judge Hemmi, witnesses Gladys Bethke and John D Lester. They plan to reside in Red Wing Minnesota. Howard Ege, Leal school principal and band leader, spent New Years Day in Jamestown, performing at union watch night and Y M C A open house events.
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Jamestown
Helga Westby
Sam Kobberstad
Persia
Sask
Can
P. G. Westby
J. B. Wisnaes
Scandinavian Lutheran Church
Howard Ege
Leal
Ege
Union Watch
Notice of Dr Wicks Eyes Excerpt Practice Change
After January 1 Dr Wicks will omit his practice principally to the eye. The notice informs patients and the public that the physician will restrict services to ophthalmology. It alerts that paging and referrals may apply and urges scheduling earlier filings for existing patients.
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Wicks
Bank Officials Swear to Truth of 1917 Barnes County Statement
John Tracy cashier certifies the bank statement as true to the best knowledge with directors Herman Winterer Darby O Malley and Robt Anderson attesting. Notary David B Ritchie sworn January 3 1917 Barnes County North Dakota with notary commission expiring February 13 1917.
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Coerier
North Dakota
Barnes
John Tracy
Herman Winterer
Darby O'Malley
Robt
Anderson
David
Ritchie
Barnes County
N. D
Farmers' Mutual Insurance Co Makes Splendid Showing
Barnes County Farmers Mutual Insurance Co held its regular meeting to close the past year. Secretary W W Smith reported 120 loss claims with 111 paid totaling 24051 61, nine small claims pending for repairs. 1916 saw the heaviest losses since inception, storm May 25 1916 caused about 22000 in storm losses, prompting a 20000 loan and a 1 percent policy holder assessment. The loan and other debts are paid and cash on hand 3106 22. Insurance in force 2879958 December 21. 69 new members added in 1916. Auditing committee verified accounts. 24733 62 received from assessments. Directors present included Hugh McDonald J H Whitcher Thomas Gudmestad Geo N Rasmusson.
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Barnes County Farmers’ Mutual| Insurance Company
W. W. Smith
Hugh McDonald
Samuel Fletcher
J. H. Whiteher
J. H. Whitcher
S Thomas Gudmestad
Geo
N. Rasmus
Hauk Lauritson Nuptials Are Celebrated Wednesday
A quiet wedding was held at the Lauritson home for Inga S. Lauritson and Wesley D. Hauk of Ellingson S D. Rev D C Hauk performed the ceremony with Olaf and Agnes Lauritson as attendants. A four course dinner followed. Out of town guests included Rev and Mrs D C Hauk and Mrs Wells. The couple will live on a farm near Ellingson S D.
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A. P. Lauritson
Inga S. Lauritson
Wesley D. Hauk
Ellingson
D. C. Hauk
Olaf
Agnes Lauritson
Larimore
Mrs. Hauk
Ellingson, S. D
Groom
Slippery Walks at Trial and Chaplin Fame Debates
A satirical note on Chaplin era slapstick and chase scenes contrasts with a murder trial crowd described as cakewalking to a board on a slippery path. The Times-Record thanks a new subscriber Irwin J. Holmes from six miles east of Valley City. LaMoure Echo reports George Kreutsburg’s return from Valley City and mentions residents Wm Olson Nels Olson and Louis Noltimier.
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Charlie Chaplin
Times-Record
Irwin J. Holmes
Valley City
Berlin
LaMoure Echo
George Kreutsburg
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Banine Powverr
Chicago
Knd
Northwest
Jake
E.B. Cox
Times
Sora
Universal Car
FORD
O. B
Detroit
Valley City, N. Dak
Jimtown
Degree of
Aura Jenkins
Hanna Holland
Florence Emgen
Ella Cannon
Inez Enrbertson
Alex Amundson
W. 8. Hester
M. J. Boyd
Ross Hardwick
First National Bank
U. S
U.S. Boans
Federal Reserve Bank
Enane
Cage
St. Louis
Senier
Yeunee
York
U. 8
Vetter
Toereveere Eee
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co
Wm. Olson
Nels Olson
Louis Noltimier
Billy Thoreen
Main Street
Harness Shop
Valley City, W. D
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