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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1917

Page

3

Barnes County Commission Proceedings June 1917

Barnes County Board met June 1 1917 and June 12 1917 with all members present. Reports on May fees by O M Roe James Kelly and Harry N Olsby were accepted. Bridges contracts bids from Iowa Bridge Co and P G Davidson reviewed. P G Davidson awarded six bridges with bonds set. Culvert and road petitions discussed. farm extension outline accepted. Several tax refunds and tax cancellations approved for church and lodge properties following Supreme Court rulings. County auditor authorized to collect delinquent charges and transfer funds to road funds. Bridge and road petitions referred to committees. hearings on Public Health and minor child custody granted. County adjourned to June 12 and then June 20 1917.

O. M. Roe Register of Deeds James Kelly Harry N. Olsby Valley City N. D Iowa Bridge Co Nielsen P. G. Davidson Valley City Bridge Greenland Township P. Verdium Marion Lake Town Barnes County Thomas Cooper M. C. James Thos Gudmestad Board of County Commissionrs M.¢. James Winterer & Ritchie Westergaard A. Myhre Glen Moe Harry Christianson Hermes Bros Minnie J. Nielson Cosfee Minnie J. ‘Nielson A. Barton Clara L Arson A. Zimmerman Board of Health Farnham Printing and Stationery Co W. C. Crocker Remington D. Hugh Fortune Barnes County Implement Co Helmes Bros Jeffery Lumber Co Pene Reley Sloan Care Township Eckelson Martin Conlon Henry T. Lee Geo. N. Rasmusson Mihcabe Gudm Oriska Township Harry Hager Dunseith C. A. Myhre Barnes i County I. G. Davidson Brat Thos. Gudmestad Board of County Commissioners C. W. Nelson Leal Supreme Court of North Dakota Supreme Court St. Ann's Church Litchville Litchville Lodge Sanborn Masonic Lodge Ohne Valley City Norwegian Lutheran Church Our Saviour's Evangelist Lutheran Congregational Church Valley City Lodge No Churcn Benson's Root's Lohuren Diocese of Fargo Beaverseehe Weiger Weiser Fair Association Spreads 'Elks Lodge Order of Eagles Knights of Pythias Modern Woodmen of America Masonle Order Oriska Sanborn Lodge No A. M Sanborn Lodge N. i Loyal Knights of America Catholic Church Episcopal Hall Order of Moose Methodist Ball Vis Gen Cvaataetasctatens BARR Mansfeld Platou Synpt. of S. A. Zimmerman Zynolus Schrow North Dakota Geo. Sharp St. James Minn Sharp Hemen

Large Enrollment at State Normal School

About 530 students enrolled by noon Saturday for the summer term at the State Normal School. Students come from nearly every county and over a dozen outside states, signaling a large term. The training school also reports strong attendance with a new six year old kindergarten class starting and registrations opening next week.

State Normal School Algo

Regents Whose Terms Expire Will Not Quit

Bismarck on June 29. Regents announced that Emil Scow of Bowman and J A Power of Leonard will not retire July 1 as their terms expire. They argue no legal successors have been named, signaling a possible second clash with Governor Frazier. Board chairman is Lewis F P Crawford. other members include Dr J D Taylor, Frank White, and Messrs Lean and Power. Dr Taylor attended the meeting despite poor health.

Bismarck State Board of Regents Emil Scow Bowman J. A. Power Leonard Frazier Lewis FP. Crawford Sentinel Butte Messrs. Lean and Power J. D. Taylor Grand Forks Frank White Valley City Taylor

Former Valley City School Boy Returns to Meet Friends

Ed Allen, son of a local jeweler, arrived Friday to visit old friends including W. T. Craswell before heading to Seattle to see his mother. A Valley City alumnus from pioneer days, he now owns theatre chains around Sidney, Australia, but cannot obtain a passport to return home. He landed after war’s declaration and may need a forced vacation, yet he has leased the Schubert theater in New York City and will assume management September 1.

Ed Allen James Allen W. T. Craswell Seattle J. Allen Valley City Sidney Australia Schubert Theater New York City Allens

Melton Buys Barber Shop at Litchville

Litchville Bulletin reports Stuart sold his barber shop to Harold Melton, new proprietor to take charge July 16. Melton, a Tower City native with two children, has been in town two weeks finalizing arrangements and will move from Dazey.

Governor Urges Quick Organization of North Dakota Second Regiment

Governor Lynn J. Pragler orders immediate recruitment of a second North Dakota National Guard regiment from Hoople to Aight. Each of 12 companies must hold at least 65 men, with inspection set for July 10. Names like Adjutant General Tharalson and Captain A. B. Welch surface as likely officers. Regimental units expected from Fargo Minot New Rockford Carrington Devils Lake and more amid a state-wide race to form homes towns must supply 65 volunteers quickly.

Bismarck Lynn J. Pragler Hoople Aight North Dakota National Guard War Department Tharalson Frank White Valley City J. M. Hanley Mandan C. F. Mudgett Congress Washington Frazier Fargo A. B. Welch Fort Yates Minot New Rockford Carrington Devils Lake Beach Hettinger Fessenden Enderlin Fairmount Ian Kinson Kenmare Crosby Thoralson Tharasson State North Dakota

Red Cross Receives Livestock and Gifts in War Fund Drive

Red Cross officials claim ownership of a herd of dairy cows and a Plymouth Rock hen with eggs, plus various medals and jewelry, donated to the war fund. A Middleton Ohio woman contributed the hen and eggs, auctioned locally for 1736 dollars and 268 dollars, later re sold to Wall Street bidders. Farmers across several states donated cattle hogs and horses while a Youngstown Ohio washer volunteered a day’s work whose pay went to the Red Cross.

Washington Red Cross Red Cross War Fund Middleton Ohio Wall Street Youngstown Red Cross Fund

Litchville Chautauqua Ends With Large Attendance

The Litchville Chautauqua closed Saturday night with over 900 in attendance and about 2,000 total for five evenings. Gross receipts reached $726, and after expenses around $150 will be carried over to the 1918 Chautauqua already contracted for.

Litchville Bulletin

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