Old Settlers Day Brings Bands And Lectures
Old Settlers Day draws pioneers and amid chautauqua activities the Lucca band and Luther College Concert Band perform. Londonderry veterans, Indian stories, Virginia reels, and the Hinshaw Opera company entertain as bands from several towns compete for prizes. Ben R. Vardaman and Charles Edward Russell are noted speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. H. Talbot
Hamps
John Maresh
Virginia
Mes
Featherstone
Lucca
Sanborn
Pacific Coast
Northwest
Norway
Washington
Christiania
Copenhagen
Berlin
Paris
London
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Chicago
Cleveland
the Oakes
Portland
Pheeton
Tacoma
Luther College
Charles Edward Russell
Win Two Claxton Pianos In December Giveaway Promote Trade
A retailer announces a December 24 drawing to give away two Claxton parlor grand pianos. Customers enroll now to receive 2000 votes, with early entrants getting souvenirs. Contestants are numbered, weekly standings published, and votes must be recorded weekly with packages and top slips showing numbers.
Farm Boys Attend Encampment and Chautauqua Visit
A steady stream of arrivals and daily events marked the farm boys encampment and nearby fair. Visitors include Gilbert Eldridge at Kenmare Chautauqua and Fargo Forum correspondent Melvin Hildreth gathering stories. A Red Cross tent led by Miss Canning served attendees while exhibits featured flying displays, music by Green Township and Lucca bands, and entertainments for children. Ensign Charles Nelson reports on relief work at the Army building, with clothing and food donations and casework aiding truants and families in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schilling
Barnes County
Geo. Vallandigham
Northern Pacific News
Devils Lake
Welfare People
Barnes County Fair
Gilbert Eldridge
Eldridge
Melvin Hildreth
Forum
Fargo
Hildreth
North Dakota
Red Cross
Miss Canning
Riverside Hospital
Barnes County fair day two features strong exhibits
Attendance was modest but the Barnes County fair ran smoothly with top stock judging judged by B. H. Critchfield. Exhibits surpassed previous years in quality and breed variety. Racing saw Flying Patcher win the 2:15 pace in 2 15 1 4 and Hokola take the 2:16 trot. a track record 2:15 1 4 marked the pace. Geo. Rurbin won the green pace in 2:24 14. Andre Houpert showcased a monoplane act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes County
B. H. Critchfield
the Agricultural College
Flying Patcher
Hokola
Geo. Rurbin
Andre Houpert
Budget Shortfall for Valley City Charities Report
The Associated Charities year ending April 1 1915 shows a budget of 350 not raised. only 197.09 collected, chiefly by treasurer C J Olson with 14 from membership cards. Eighty two dollars expended, leaving over 12 unpaid bills, while several cases declined due to funds. Coal totaling 7500 pounds was given to seven families, often widows or deserted breadwinners. One wood load used to heat a stove. Total coal cost 29.46. Eighteen families received groceries clothing and shoes totaling 62, two families received a Christmas dinner worth 33.84, with local donations supporting clothing toys nuts and decorations and a merchant providing tree and decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
C. J. Olson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Luther Band
Fingal
Heaton
Cathay
Wimbledon
Orisha
Darey
Kensal
Bordulac
Perfect
D. W. Clark
J. B. Meyer
Prof. Goodsell
Hinshaw Company
Hinshaw Light Opera Company
Harry Davies
Thaddeus
Mr. White
Devilshoof
Miss Hildreth
Arline
Luther Collegians
Lycea Aggregation
Joe Schlagel
R. Lindeman
R. L. Roach
Geo, Mann
Chester Roach
Joe Hollanitgh
Joe Mann
John Hollanitseh
Elmer Lindeman
N. F. Zook
W. F. Meili
Vern Ellsbury
Mhas
Schroeder
Frank Ellsbury
Myron Carver
Robert Rathje
Geo, Hollanitsch
Paul Lindeman
Piccolo
L. Lindeman
Walter Lindeman
D. L. Carver
Drom
G. H. Buhrmann
C. B. Philipps
Prof. Perfect
Ben R. Vardaman
Athor
Mr. Yardaman
Luther College Concert Band
Decorah, Iowa
Decorah
Iowa
Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Synod of America
Cess
Haldor Hanson
Luther
Luther College Musical Union
Carlo A. Sperati
Muscians
Luther Theological Seminary
East
Puget Sound
Wash
T H
the Grove
Pre. McFarland
Valley City State Normal
Pres
Kroezer
Jamestown College
Karr
Chautauqua
Carlo A. Sperats
Chas
Edward Russell
Right Price Mercantile CO
Anderson Clothing CO
Halverson Furniture Co
Town
H. A. Beckendorf
Lincoln St
Chas. Shrawder
Patterson
Raymond Elder
Green Township
Fair Grounds
Olaf Hanson
Litchville
Army Building
Ensign Nelson
Iman
Army
Ensign Chas. Nelson
Associated ‘Charities
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