New Regiment Ready for Call to Join Forces
The Second regiment of the North Dakota national guard has been recruited to minimum strength and is ready. Adjutant General Tharalson arrived in Devils Lake for a conference with Governor Frazier to commission Geld officers. The regiment has 14 companies, with two extra to be headquarters and supply, listing cities from Minot to Rugby and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
North Dakota National Guard
War Department
Tharalson
Lynn J. Frazier
Minot
New Rockford
Carrington
Cando
Langdon
War Minister Kerensky Leads Russian Front Advance
Petrograd July 2 The war minister personally led a four day push urging troops forward and rode to the front. His order to attack renewed the offensive as Russian lines swept into German trenches. He announced July 1 marked the start of a decisive revolution era push, praising civic duty and liberty. Premier Lyoff approved bestowing red revolutionary flags and the title Regiments July 1 to fighting regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Kerensky
Minaster
Hhis
Kemsky
Revolutionary
Russia
Rus
Lyoff
Pretty Valley City wedding of Miss Viola Schroeder Kranz
The home of Mr and Mrs F C Schroeder hosted the June 29 ceremony uniting Miss Viola Charlotte Schroeder and Henry R Kranz with Rev W A Welse officiating. Attended by relatives and close friends the bridal party wore white satin and georgette. The couple, later resident in Valley City, received gifts and planned a brief honeymoon at Detroit Lakes before starting married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Schroeder
Viola Charlotte
Henry R. Krans
W. A. Welse
Weiss
M. 5
Duluth
Minn
Misses Dolls
Hittie Stuewig
Mendelssohn
Burlitz
M. E. Church
Valley City
Delin
Edna Stillman
Etta Bruns
Minnie Noltimier
Edna Galhoff
Tower City 18 to have cooperative creamery formed
Tower City July 2 Sixty six stock holders have been secured for the cooperative creamery of Tower City and a patronage of 462 cows has already been promised. Negotiations are under way for the purchase of machinery. The cream will be manufactured along with other dairy products. Active organizers include Messrs Alice Blaine Klekacz Ackley and H Richman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower City
Co-operative Creamery
Messrs
Alice, Blaine
Klekacz
Ackley
H. Richman
Farmers Insurance Co Elects Officers for Year
Farmers Insurance Co held its annual meeting to elect four directors and discuss business. A.Minimax fire extinguisher demonstration impressed directors who endorsed the machine and authorized widespread promotion among policyholders. Two dozen extinguishers were ordered for immediate sale with reductions for members. 100 expected to be installed before fall. The June 28 cash balance stood at 4843.48 with 2,871,224 in force and nine small loss claims settled recently. Dominion of horned stock values prompted increasing liability for cattle losses to 35 per head. Directors elected J H Whitcher John Baumgartner L Noltimier Lee Cowell. Officers named Hugh McDonald president J H Whitcher vice president W W Smith secretary Louis Noltimier treasurer and Wm Olson S Fletcher N P Langemo as adjusters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes County Farmers ‘Mutual Insurance Co
A. M. Seekell
Minimax Company
New York
Seekell
Board of Directors
Minimax
Peat
Jagger Owt
Psich
J. H. Whitcher
John Baumgartner
L. Noltimier
Lee Cowell
Hugh McDonald
W. W. Smith
Louis Noltimier
Wm. Olson
S. Fletcher
N. P.langemo
Well Known Educator Nan Mildren Wed in June Marriage
Miss Nan Mildren of Philadelphia, longtime summer faculty at the state Normal school, married Allen Mostain of Gary Indiana on June 26 at her mother’s Millbourne home. Mildren, renowned as a primary teacher and lecturer, has served as county supervisor of primary work in Maryland. Mostain manages a Gary school supply firm. the couple departed for Gary after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Mildren
Philadelphia
Normal School
Allen Mostain
Gary
Ind
Millbourne
Taxes Boosted To War Yield Record Revenue
Senate finance committee approved graduated war excess profits taxes and taxes on corporations partnerships and individuals ranging from 12 to 40 percent. The plan would raise about 1 655 000 000 in revenue, more than current law, and extend total 730 000 000 toward war funding. Names include Pherhardt and daughters of Anamoose, Rev W A Weiss and daughter Wilma and son Will of Duluth Minnesota, Edna Stillman of Washburn. Mr and Mrs Evans receive many well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Pherhardt
Anamoose
W. A. Weiss
Wilma
Will
Duluth
Minc
Edna Stillman
Washburn
Evans
Wilton Marshal Dead at Hands of Miner
Wilton village marshal George Dixon was stabbed to death by miner Joseph Kalifer after arresting him and starting toward the local jail. The killing occurred shortly after midnight Saturday as Kalifer, expelled from a village hall dance three times for boisterous conduct, turned on Dixon and stabbed him three times in the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
George Dixon
Joseph Kalifer
Kalifer
Dixon
Moran Golden Wedding Anniversary Soon
Mr. and Mrs. William Moran plan their eightieth wedding anniversary on July 9 with a family reunion. Daughters and sons include E J Doyle Milwaukee M Kennelly Fargo H H Warren Mandan J M Winters Fargo N J Hesh Spiritwood and David Junod Valley City plus Mrs Doyle and Mrs Junod. Reception planned at the Moran home with invitations to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moran
E. J. Doyle
Milwaukee
M. Kennelly
Fargo
H. H. Warren
Mandan
J. M. Winters
N. J. Hesh
David Junod
Valley City
John Moran
Spiritwood
Doyle
Junod
Morag
Altar Society Visit Planned at Mrs Gassman Home
New Rockford report notes the St Catherine Altar Society will meet at Mrs Thos Gagassman southeast of the city on Thursday with Mrs Matt Krogh and Mrs Gassman as hostesses. The note urges those without transport to inform president Mrs John Deibler before Thursday. A fatality is reported seven miles west of New Rockford where a baby boy drowned after falling into eighteen inches of water while playing about a water tank with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altar Society
St. Catherine Altar Society
Thos. Gagaman
Matt Krogh
Gassman
John Deibler
New Rockford
Daddy
Herman Schaffer
Sunday Programs Show Worth of Chautauqua
The opening days of the Chautauqua drew large crowds and top programs. University concert band, Ionian Serenaders, James W. Foley, Cordova concert company, and Rev Vermilya attracted wide attention. Attendance reached about 3,000 to 3,500 Sunday, with community singing led by Mrs Craswell engaging many newcomers and locals alike. Foley farewell planned for this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
University
Ionian Serenaders
James W. Foley
Foley
Valley City
Cordova Concert Company
Vermilya
Fargo social visit ends with Chaffee department host
Miss Martha Sundberg of Fargo visited Miss Edith Sorenson of the Chaffee department store on Tuesday and Wednesday and left Fargo Thursday morning. Mrs Hawley and her daughter Muriel were business visitors in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Sundberg
Fargo
Edith Sorenson
Chaffee Department Store
Hawley
Murieles
Petty
Lively Racing Marked July Fourth Program
Big crowd at Barnes county fair grounds witnessed horse racing with three races on the program. Miss Peterwood the 2:30 trot winner for $350, driven by P. Claton. August Flower took first heat in the 2:30 pace for $300, with Ernest N. Johnson second aboard Little Wonder. Busy Time won the 2:18 pace after five heats, W. H. Smith driving. John Blackman's Glen Rose claimed first heat and second money, while Gentry Hurst and Tom Flewell claimed fourth heat and third money. Wind hindered speed. Thursday races postponed to Friday due to rain, pushing Friday program to Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes County Fair Grounds
Miss Peterwood
Fargo
P. Claton
August Flower
Chippewa Falls
Wis
William 5
J. Mahoney
Little Wonder
Ernest N. Johnson
Bondbells
N. D
Busy Time
W. H. Smith
John Blackman
Glen Rose
Tom Flewell
Wimbledon
Gentry Hurst
Poison Beans Found In North Dakota Condemned
Twenty one sacks of Burma beans labeled deadly and condemned by Dr. E F Ladd state chemist at a local wholesale grocery in Bismarck. They were ordered returned to a St Paul concern from which they were received. Ladd said the beans could kill everyone on the Red River valley slope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Burma
E. F. Ladd
Food conservation drive calls 120000 North Dakota homes
In Bismarck on July 2 cards were sent from the state reference council to 120000 North Dakota households. Secretary F O Helstrom asks residents to pledge their assistance in preserving and conserving food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
State Refence
Council
North Dakota
F. O. Helstrom
Chautauqua's Greatest Events Are Yet to Come
Carson July 2 The Carson Press reports a banner crop ahead despite recent rains. Wheat and winter rye look well and harvesting soon begins. Sunday features Dinard of Minneapolis as pulpit orator, Mrs. Cranwell leads singing, plus Valley City band and Conservatory quartet under Dean Woodhame. July 9 Water Carnival with regatta and prizes, Sheyenne fleet in review. July 12 Off Settlers Day with Judge Robinson speaker and Kathryn male quartet. Indigenous performances and a staged war dance. Old Settlers Day highlights Indian pioneer features with a public welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
Dinard
Minneapolis
Rabbi Dinard
Northwest
Cranwell
Conservatory of Music of
Valley City Normal School
Dean Woodhame
Robinson
North Dakota Supreme Court
John Maresh
Martells Return From Very Pleasant Visit
Rev and Mrs Martell return to the city Friday morning after two months with Mrs Martell at her parental home and the Augustana synod meeting in Rock Island Illinois. Rev Martell spent two and a half weeks attending the synod then visiting Grove City Minnesota. The synod gathering drew pastors and delegates from across the United States and Canada with a 400th anniversary reformation celebration featuring a cantata of 250 voices four soloists and an orchestra. The event left a lasting impression and the couple later enjoyed fishing at Diamond Lake near Grove City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martell
City
Augustana Synod
Swedish Lutheran Church
Rock Island
Ill
Synod
Grove City
Minn
United States
Canada
Diamond Lake
Government Expert to Demonstrate Canning at Valley City Chautauqua
A Valley City Chautauqua feature offers daily canning and food preservation demonstrations led by a government expert and local speakers. The schedule runs July 9 through July 14 with sessions on canning, drying vegetables, farm meat concerns, and egg preservation, inviting women and girls to participate and share experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
United States Department of Agriculture
America
M. C. James
Barnes County
Co H Breaks Camp for Bismarck Amid Guard Duty
Company H breaks camp Monday evening and Tuesday morning departs for Bismarck on No. 7 with 24 men left to guard the high line bridge and a few at Fargo. Jamestown awaits a big ovation as the home town passes through. They may be ordered to American Lake Washington though no decision is definite. The company leaves a strong record of efficiency and will perform well in any field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Line
Fargo
Bismarck
Jamestown
American Lake
Wash
They Were Married at Valley City Last Week
Miss Mabel Hoganson and Julius Bailey wed quietly at the Valley City courthouse last week. The couple moved to the Krouse farm nearby and began housekeeping after joining the groom’s two-year farming work. George Staples arrived from Baker Montana on Sunday to assist with the Northweat Nursery Co. affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
Mabel Hoganson
Julius Bailey
George Staples
Baker, Mont
Northweat Nursery Co
Fourth Was Greatest Day at Chautauqua
On July Fourth Valley City Chautauqua drew an estimated 500 attendees for an afternoon program ending with the film Womanhood. The day, considered the greatest since 1917, featured a Municipal band concert, Bello the accordion king, and speaker Charles Benjamin Griffith presenting Jealousy the Leprosy of the Soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Valley City Chautauqua
Valley City
Fettle
Bello
Charles Benjamin Grifith
Community Singing and Lectures Weekender Schedule
Thursday evenings feature 1:30 community singing led by Mrs Craswell 7:45 accordion king Bellino 8:15 Arthur Walwyn Evans lecture The Language of Liberty 9:15 moving picture Womanhood last show Friday July 6 afternoon schedule includes 2:00 Valley City Municipal Band 3:00 community singing 3:15 Evans lecture The Lords of the Land Friday evening offers 7:30 community singing 7:45 B8olo Mrs Fregata 8:00 Fisher Shipp Concert Company presents character songs with costumes Dutch Irish Scotch Indian Japanese and American 9:15 moving pictures
I’ll Show You I Can Shoot Girl Aims at Sister
Halliday July 2. An eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fidelius Schneider took a 22 calibre rifle from her older brothers and fired at Emelia Schnider eight? seven? injuring her in the abdomen. Emelia was rushed to a Dickinson hospital where recovery seemed doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halliday
Fidelius Schneider
Emelia Schnider
Dickinson
Changes of venue to delay murder trials
Dickinson July 2 The demand by Mike Chumack alleged murderer of Mr and Mrs J H Caldwell and Charles Lehman charged with the slaying of Adolph Wetzstein may cause changes of venue delaying their trials from July 31 to September The location of the trials has not yet been determined.
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C. F. Mudgett
Frank White
Leutenant
Tharaleon
Majora
Mudgett
J. M. ‘Hanley
EDI
Farmers Insurance Co
Wilton Marshal
Miner
Sam
L Lively Racing
Carson
Carson Press
Martells
Co. H
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