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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1914

Page

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Epworth Church Choir Delights Valley City Audience

A Friday Epworth Methodist church concert featured Gaul's holy city with over thirty choirs, led by H E B Goodsell. Soloists Taylor Kendrick Mikkelson Nelson and Mrs Goodsell received praise as Mrs Goodsell accompanied on organ. The tone was celebratory and the choir praised for training and spirit.

Epworth Methodist Church Gaul Holy City H. EB. Goodsell Normal School Conservatory Dean Goodsell Olite Can Valley City Waa

North Dakota farmer dies of gas in St Paul hotel

Fred Heldman a 24 year old farmer from Bramarck North Dakota registered at the Continental hotel in St Paul Jan 26. He was found dead in his second floor room from gas fumes, believed accidental asphyxiation after he lit out the lamp or blew out the light before retiring. Coroner Jones will determine cause of death as relatives are notified.

St. Paul Fred Heldman Bramarck Heldman Continental Jones Heidman

Henderson Held To District Court Over Embezzlement Charge

Fairmount North Dakota January 26 Frank Henderson auditor and superintendent of the Fairmount and Veblen railroad is held to the district court on a four thousand dollar embezzlement charge. Bonds set at four thousand five hundred dollars. Preliminary hearing cash hands garnisheed but not Henderson property. Chicago January 26 Jack Johnson denial of paying twenty five thousand pounds to escape Chicago for white slavery case asserted by prosecutor Harry Parkin and government officials.

Fairmount N. D Frank Henderson Fairmount & Veblen Railroad Henderson Chicago Paris Jack Johnson Harry A. Parkin United States Johnson Lucille Cameron Charles F. Dewoody Department of Juslice Roy Jones Levee District Case Jack Jobagon

Kathryn Social and Visiting Notes From Sheyenne Valley

Local residents in Kathryn and nearby towns share weekly commerce visits and visits with families. Highlights include Jens Henrikson Carl Hanson visiting Ole Stevens, bicycle trips by Axel Gregerson, Mrs. Julia Rensley shopping, and multiple trips between Kathryn Valley City and Fargo. The Sheyenne Valley Ladies Aid met Mrs. Martin Thoreson, and Mrs. B Opsahl died at Platou hospital leaving five children.

Martin Thoreson Jens Henrikson Carl Hanson Ole Stevens Jens Rensby Kathryn John JF. Henrikson Anton Anderson Martin Evenson Axel Gregerson Julia Rensley Albin Olson Martin Olstad Valley City Juryman Mia C. W. Olson Carl Henrikson Sheyenne Valley Wis Oxvard Platou’s Hospital GW. Olson Christian Mickelson John F. Henrikson

Bismarck Hosts Editors After Big Editorial Meet

Report from the Bismarck area notes Valley City Times Record's Hyde and Percy Trubshaw planning to ensure a memorable time for visiting journalists at a Valley City gathering next summer. Many editors departed Saturday while others lingered into Sunday, leaving Horatio quiet after the train.

Bismarck Hyde Valley City Times Percy Trubshaw Valley City

Mutual Fire Insurance Co Holds Meeting

The North Dakota Mutual Fire Insurance Company held its annual meeting at the Gray Block office. Officers elected for the year include President F W Heidel and Vice President J P Mann. Directors named include Heidel, Mann, Kraabel, Quarre, Rameett, Earley, Horner, Griffith, and D W Clark. Despite the heaviest loss ratio in company history, the secretary’s report shows a healthy reserve and strong finances backed by growing patronage in Minnesota.

North Dakota Mutual Fire Insurance Company Gray Block F. W. Heidel J. P. Mann J. J. Barley D. W. Clark Valley City F. P.mann Devils Lake A. T. Kraabel Clifford T. L. Quarre Feasenden Fingal J. J. Earley H.N. Horner Finley Evan Grifith Kenmare North Dakota Mutual Times-Record

Post Family Fun Amid Growth At Local Institution

Growth in strength and prosperity is credited to the cheerful leadership of D W Clark secretary and manager. Mr and Mrs H Post enjoying the week at home with their son A A Post of Grand Forks visiting. Mrs Post’s brother Dr J A Biffenbacher of Oakes also in town briefly. The Posts plan to move soon to the Stiles house on Seventh Avenue. N C McDonald rural school inspector waited at home over Sunday then went to Sharon to visit schools.

D. W. Clark Ita Mre. H. Post A. A. Post Grand Forks N.C. McDonald Sharon Mrs. Bublitz Weller John Ozborne

Competition Grows as North Dakota Eyes State Treasurer

Several candidates emerge to succeed the state treasurer. Gunder Olson is barred from primaries after two terms. Banker Berk of Courtenay attracts county and central-state support. R E Clendening of Wimbledon urged to run. trusted banker with broad backing. John Steen of Pierce County seeks the post, backed by the north central region. two legislative terms and farming ties. Brigathill of Ando is mentioned but denies pursuing the job, citing private interests. Deputy treasurer Thazuleon is noted as likely candidate.

Gunder Olson Berk Courtenay Stutsman County R. E. Clendening Wimbledon Pierce County John Steen Audor Brigathill Ando Sao Walshenenty Olson Walsh Driscoll Walsh County Thoralson National Guard Philippines Lst Avi

Fargo convention draws many farmers in local district

MARSH SIBLEY AND ELLSBURY TOWNSHIP NEWS notes large farmer turnout at the Fargo Grain Growers Convention. Local residents attend meetings and events, including visits, calls, and social gatherings, with updates on school, church, and club activities. A whole family loss in a distant dwelling fire is reported. Pillsbury Farmers Club plans a February meeting with a literary program and refreshments.

John Jacobson Pillsbury Farmers’ Club Pillsbury

Marsh Township News From Gartland and Local Club

Olive Formoe visited Marsh Township with Mrs Gartland's Sunday guests. Carl Brown rented Gust Larson farm north of Valley City and Lawrence Stenshoel now runs Valley View farm. Elected Farmers Club officers hens King, McIntyre, Gartland. three new members joined. Next meeting January 29 at Pedersen residence. Terry Pedersen served as juryman from the township. John McIntyre attended the Grain Growers Convention at Fargo.

Olive Formoe Gartland Farmers’ Club John Gartland Henry King John McIntyre Carl A. A. Pedersen John Benson Terry Pedersen Valley City Ince Court Grain Growers Fargo

Normal School Basketball Schedule for 1914 Season

The Normal school opens with Jamestown College and tours heavy with Valley City opponents. The roster blends local talents with high school stars like Wallace and Gullickson. Conference rivals push for top spot under faster college rules, featuring games from January to March and a special reading by Miss Patten at 3 o clock. A county memo discusses state treasurer candidates Thoralson and Walsh, while a marriage in Wadena unites Amy Lindberg and Lueson.

Jamestown College Jamestown Valley City Wallace Beach Gullickson Enderlin Wahpeton Misa Patten

Grand Prairie Farmers Club Meeting and Local Visits

The Grand Prairie Farmers Club met at the Linguist farm with about fifty members enjoying music, conversation, and a sumptuous dinner. Various locals were noted visiting farms and conducting business, with multiple trips to Valley City and nearby farms. The club plans to meet at the Tim Ward farm on February 6, inviting all members.

Farmers Club of Grand Prairie Linguist Farm Wolff Olson Ford Jake Gibson Valley City Harold Nelson Lewzader Farm Ole Sunde Pillsbury Farmers’ Club Itim Ward Farm Edna Fenstad John McKay Hans Skennard Lenzador’s Charlie Powers Iva Edwin Sunde Northridge Whitfield McKay Taylor's James Burchill Tia Farm

Society of Equity Meeting At Armory Saturday

Word comes that George S. Loftus will speak Saturday before a Valley City farmers meeting. The Armory will replace City Hall for the event with crowd turnout expected to fill the venue if weather allows. C H Lee noted sufficient signups to fill City Hall and Unit, likely crowding the Armory.

Society of Equity Armory Valley City George S. Loftus C. H. Lee

New Grand Theatre to Open Next Saturday Evening

Harry G Waldron, who has leased the Grand Theatre, announces a grand opening next Saturday evening with 7 30 and 8 30 shows each night. Curated by a four piece orchestra, color films on Mon Tue, a weekly educational matinee, 385 seats, five cent extra reserved seats, fireproof design, multiple exits, and modern projectors to offer a safe popular amusements venue. attendance encouraged with no sensational content. Noted guest Miss Gladys Bohn visiting with Mrs Featherstone.

Harry G. Waldron Grand Theatre

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. E Messrs Taylor and Kendrick Mrs. Goodsell McClory North Dakota Bismarck Lonesome Horatio Ee Richter Clabaugh Bil Mutual Fire Insurance Co Ellsbury W. J. Smith W. M. Campbell A. Lemley J. E. Lemley Nela Olson Roy Smith Wittkop A. C August Evert Farmers’ Elevator Managers Fred Keyes Ormens Mayville Ellendale Jamestown, College Ellendale N. LS Concordia College Moorhead Normal Mayville Normal Wadena Minn Amy Lindberg That City Mr. Luesson Fallon Gdd King Elm Avenue Grand Prairie Farmers’ Club GEO. & Loftus Modern J. H. Featherstone Gladys Bohn St. Louis Alster Paul Featherstone Ius
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