Crowds Pack Chautauqua Amid Strong Sunday Program
Attendance at Chautauqua swelled beyond any prior day as fair weather and 84 years of experience from speaker Mrs. Mitchner drew out-of-town visitors despite poor road conditions. Morning worship featured Mitchner, music by Mrs. Froyann and Miss Fridd, and a recital by Ben Goodsell. An afternoon band concert and Dr. Wylie’s talk on parental ties followed, with evening performances by local choirs, a Valkota quartet, and violin solos, concluding with moving pictures titled Judith of Bethulia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Valley City
Lillian Mitehner
Kansas State W. GC
Mitehner
Mitchner
Gladys Fridd
Mendelssohn
Ben Goodsell
Saragate
Dr. Wylie
Hubbard
Wylie
Valkota
Messrs
Hunt
Buckwalter
Zimmerman
Meyer
Dan
Sweeney
Dudley Buck
Prof
Froysan
Judith
Bethulia
Itelf
Wylie Nelson Has Unique Souvenir of Early Days
The Times-Record received a copy of an 1880 invitation to a grand calico ball by the Odds and Ends Club set for Thursday evening December 16 1880 over Hogans brick store. Valley City residents Wylie Nielsen and John Holmes served on the arrangements committee along with Mrs H Root Mrs B W Benson and F J Adams who is remembered by early residents and who died years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Record
Odds and Ends Club
Hoganson
Valley City
Wylie Nielson
John Holmes
H. Root
B. W. Benson
F. J. Adams
Adams
Child Welfare Examinations Held Daily At Chautauqua Tent
During a week of activities at Chautauqua a special child welfare tent hosted daily sessions from 3:30 to 6:00 for baby examinations and scoring. Dr Acher and specialists, with a nurse, oversee the program to assist mothers, inviting community participation. Also noted are preparations for the memorial fountain gift from the class of 1916 for the Normal school campus, a four-basin feature near the main entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Acher
Normal School
Miss Nielson Appointed to Board of Education
The North Dakota state board of education with nine members fills a vacancy in the county superintendents department after Mary Flemington Strand resigns. Minnie J. Nielson, Barnes county superintendent, is appointed to replace Mrs Strand on the board.
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State Board of Education of
North Dakota
Mary Flemington-Strand
Dickey County
Minnie J. Nielson
Barnes County
Strand
Board of Education
Miss Nielson
Burke Family Auto Trip Heads to Shoreham for Summer
Burke family including Mr and Mrs T Burke arrived by auto from Bismarck Monday evening and stopped at the Elmora apartments. They continued to Shoreham Minnesota for the summer, planning to stay until early September. Accompanying them was Mrs Lois Getchell mother of Mrs Burke. Jake Burke will spend much of the season at the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge
T. Burke
Bismarck
Herbert Getehen
Elmora
Shoreham
Minn
Lois Getchell
Burke
Jake Burke
Spiritwood Chautauqua Tent Demolished by Storm
Spiritwood lake chautauqua tent was struck by a late night storm and demolished, causing hundreds of dollars in damage. A barn loft was prepared to host crowds with a stage and seating, while repairs and arrangements were made for continued events. William Yaeger traveled from Granite Falls to visit relatives, then returned home. N C Macdonald, educator and candidate for state superintendent, was summoned to Washington to discuss rural schooling with U S education officials, a move seen as national in scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siekwood
Spiritwood Lake
N. C. Macdonald
New York City
National Educational Association
Washington
P. P. 1Laxton
U.S
Macdonald
Railroads ordered to cut wool shipment rates to compete
Washington dispatch reports that six railroads moving wool from hirigo to Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa were ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission to reduce carload rates. The aim is to match eastern and midwestern rail tariffs and improve competitive position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hirigo
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
East
Middle West
Peace Message From Sonora Leader Aims At Return
General P Elias Valles, military commander of Sonora, announced that Mexico United States ties will remain intact and ordered demobilization of border troops. Public offices would reopen, foreigners invited back, and railways to resume traffic. Troops to Yaqui valley to secure life and property. harsh penalties for mistreatment of foreigners.
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Douglas
Ariz
Associated Press
P. Elias Valles
Sonora
Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Yaqui
Wedding ends in tragedy as lightning strikes at Glen Ullin home
A wedding at Chris Diede's home four miles west of Glen Ullin ends in tragedy when 18 year old John Loth is killed by lightning and about six others are knocked unconscious. Diede and Anna Ulmer wed Sunday morning and hosted a dance where the bolt struck the chimney and stove. Loth, son of Gottlieb Loth the Villa postmaster, died. coroner says no inquest.
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Chris Diede
Glen Allin
John Loth
Chris M. Diede
Anna Ulmer
Diede
Young Loth
Othera
Hone
Gottlieb Loth
Villa
Glen Ullin
Kennelly
Lutgen
Some Important Measures Under Discussion by Commercial Club
At a Monday evening Commercial Club meeting several measures were discussed. N A Johnson elected treasurer of the good road fund. Frank Hermes and I J Moe named to supervise graveling of roads with a third member to be appointed. Valley City business houses urged to close at 1 00 pm Friday July 14 for Valley City Day at the Chautauqua. two committee members appointed to recruit merchants. Packing plant proposition discussed. locating board meeting at Fargo July 11. O P Enerson named to form a proposition with two assistants. Club to back purchasing 160 acres and stock guarantees up to 20 percent of capital. Times-Record notes the Fargo location committee postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercia Club
Moe
C. P. Neumann
Good Road Fund
N. A. Johnson
Frank Hermes
I. J. Moe
Valley City
Chautaurqua
John D. Gray
Chas. L. Peterson
Fargo
Wrotion
O. P. Enerson
Neumann
Commercial Club
Times-Record
Miss Hackbarth Leaves for State Chief Operators Meeting
Miss Martha Hackbarth, chief operator at the local telephone exchange, departed Monday evening for Bismarck to attend the convention of the state s chief operators. While she is away, Miss Lillian Anderson of Litchville, formerly a long distance operator, has taken her place. Anderson arrived Monday evening from Litchville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Hackbarth
Bismarck
Miss Hackbarth
Lillian Anderson
Litchville
Miss Anderson
Mayor Moe Receives Model of Fjelde Pioneer Statue
Mayor Moe received the model for a Barnes County pioneers statue directly from sculptor Paul Fjelde. It was shown at the old settlers reunion in Chautauqua Park. The granite pedestal gate is heroic in scale, similar to the Minute Men statue at Concord. The old settlers association is likely to approve both the model and erection plans.
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Moe
Barnes County
Paul Fjelde
Old Settlers’ Reunion
Chautauqua Park
Minute Men
Concord
Mass
Old Settlers’ Association
Catholic Ladies' Aid Plan Another Outing
Mrs Helmes invites the Altar society and friends to an afternoon gathering at her home three miles west of town on Thursday. A record turnout is expected as the road is good and hospitality ample. Automobiles depart Gray's store at 2 pm, 25 cents round trip, payable to the driver. Owing to the president Mrs Greenwood's illness, avoid calling her residence. sufficient cars will be provided. Members urged to participate for a useful and pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmes
Greenwood
Boys Shine in Dairy Cattle Scoring Contest
Dairy Commissioner Greenwood reports from the Timea Record that the dairy cattle scoring contest at Chautauqua grounds saw Leonard Boom of Litchville take first prize within a point of perfect and George McMillan of Uxbridge place second with a near-perfect score using a Holstein and Guernsey cow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Timea
Chautauqua Grounds
Leonard Boom
Litchville
George McMillan
Uxbridge
Postponed Fair Races Inspire Plans at Valley City
Planning moves to stage automobile, mule derby, and motorcycle races around July 26 at the Barnes County fairgrounds. The 50 cent admission aims to test public interest, with a strong turnout already shown for postponed events and a feature 2:09 pace for a $400 purse. Speed Johnson won the motorcycle race, Bill Davis led in the auto race, and Overland challenged larger cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes County
Hair Grounds
Valley City
Barnes County Fair
Mischief
B. B
Pizou
Holly Brand
Spencer
Rob Roy
J. Murphy
Fernwood
B. G
Walker
Dantes
B. m
Jamison
Somone
Nurvey Pray
Wrone
Harley Davidson
Art Olson
Fargo
Speed Johnson
Shorty Thompson
Fargo Velsior
Frank Hammond
Kes
Excelsior
Alexander Jacobson
Muhey
Bill Davis
Iis Stutz
John Russell
Paige
F. Frederickson
Velie
H. Hallmann
Overland
Bill Davie
John Flugsell
Baumann
Velieman
Robbin
Robbins
Militia Entraining Orders Held Up In Blamarck
Orders to entrain the militia were canceled despite available railway equipment. The regiment will be ready once orders arrive from the Federal War Department. Lieutenant More of Grafton promoted to active service and assigned to Company One. Lieutenant Halvorson of Marion transferred to the active list and assigned to Company Three.
Cupid Has Busy Year As Licenses Rise Says Judge Irgens
Judge Irgens reports a sharp rise in marriage licenses issued in his office from January to July 1915. There were 4 licenses by July 1 last year and 89 by the same date this year. June saw 23 licenses, up from 8, a gain of 15. Since July 1 this year four licenses have been issued, roughly matching the same period last year.
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Irgens
Grand Forks Tournament Abandoned Due to Lack of Interest
The Grand Forks Commercial Club cancels the upcoming baseball tournament scheduled for next week. Officials cite low interest and confusion over a $100 forfeit as factors in failing to secure enough entries.
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Grand Forks
Enforcement Department Created For State Laws At Agricultural College
Fargo July 1 A new regulatory department of the state government was created by the board of regents at the Agricultural college headed by Dr B F Ladd. It will supervise pure food seed beverage full measure and stallion registration laws to enforce them. Alberta Batherick named matron of Ceres hall replacing Miss Gilbert and a cafeteria will be opened at Ceres hall with the dining room. Present at the meeting were Dr J D Taylor Emil Scow and Secretary Charles Brewer of Bismarck. Brewer said farm school prospects are bright for the coming year.
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Fargo
Board of Regents
Agricultural College
B. F. Ladd
Landd
Alberta Batherick
Addie Gilbert
Ceres Hall
J. D. Taylor
Grand Forks
Emil Scow
Bowman
Charles Brewer
Bismarck
Brewer
Minnewaukan Youth Drowns in Swollen Coulee
Devils Lake July 10 Roy Nelson aged 18 drowned in the swollen coulee while bathing with friends who could not save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
Roy Nelson
Minnewaukan
Lisbon Man Elected Vice President of National Sportsmen
Teckle of Lisbon, president of the North Dakota state Sportsmen's Association, was elected vice president of the Americas Amateur Trapshooting Association by unanimous vote. Other trustees named include John Philip Sauza, Horace Betts, Charles W. Billings, James L. Kellogg, and Stanley F. White. The ABA aims to unite 50,000 shooters and 5,000 clubs to promote practice and development, with the gold medal for 90 percent and higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teckle
Lisbon
North Dakota
Acon
John Philip Sauza
New York
Horace Betts
Delaware
Charles W. Billings
New Jerse
James L. Kellogg
Massachusets
Stanley F. Withe
Maryland
Les’ Association
Sousa
Aront
Trans
C. C. Heckle
Stanley F. White
Baltimore
Keyes Acquires Fine Yearling Red Polled Hall
A few weeks ago F. L. Widdifield of Seal advertised for sale a yearling Red Polled hall in the Times Record. E. E. Keyes of Ashtabula bought the animal to head his herd. Keyes praised the cattle and noted the animal was bred and raised in Barnes County. Widdifield said he cannot exhibit at the state fair this year due to farm labor scarcity. P. Martinson of Elbow Lake Minnesota visited Valley City on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Yaeger
Granite Falls
Minn
Luverne
Yaeger
Minnesota
F. L. Widdifield
Seal
Times- Record
E. E. Keyes
Ashtabula
Keyes
Barnes County
Widdifield
Times-Record
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Wylie Nelson
Spiritwood Chautauqua
K. A. Bonhus
Walter Coop
Jas. J. Earing
John H. Ecser
Aaron Fauat
Frank Heim
Louis Noltimier
William Olsendhaus
Bank of Valley City
Fjelde
Cupid
A. C
N. D. Roy
Coulee
P. Martinson
Elbow Lake, Mint
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