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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
3
Police have apprehended about six Valley City boys for petty theft during the past week with cash taken in some cases. Evidence is with the state attorney and the matter is being left to parents. If the boys reform, the case may be dropped. further depredations could send them to reform school.
Green township activity includes Miss Louisé Simon visiting Nelson home for several days, Ole Hanson hosting visits across Wisconsin, and outings by Harry and Clair Codding at the Hager home. Chautauqua attendance by the Nelson family and Miss Louise Simon, Barnes county fair participation, and the Kee and Heman township family connections are noted. Local farms report three yearling Herefords nearby Valley City.
Mrs. Hans C Lee underwent another serious operation at Platou hospital and faces a likely stay. Doctors hope the latest procedure will restore her health after several operations in the past year and a half. Miss Julia Lee left for Winnipeg after visiting. Laverne Ledger notes many local attendees at the Valley City Chautauqua drawing card event.
Twin City motorists join the Yellowstone Park automobile tour, boosting entrants to 27 with 50 expected. New entries include Oscar Swoboda, a St Paul druggist, and the Reilly Herz Automobile Co of Minneapolis. Mandan will send 25 cars. Fargo sends three. Stops include Medora bridge dedication and visits to Detroit, Minn, Bismarck, Glendive, Miles City, and Beach North Dakota with an extra hour added.
President restores 1 892 468 acres in northern and northwestern Montana to entry after coal withdrawal. Land classified by the geological survey as non mineral will receive full patents while coal land portions open to sale under coal land laws. Surface rights remain available under homestead desert land or Carey act. coal ownership stays with the government. Missen Gertrude and Bertha Hildebrand visited Jamestown for a carnival, returning Friday morning.
Mrs. A McFadyen of 726 Elmer Vallay City reports sharp back pains worsened by sweeping, and credits Doan's Kidney Pills used by her family with curing her. The product, priced 60 cents and sold at all dealers, is promoted by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
Fargo July 13 authorities report severe flooding and late crops across the Red River valley. President H J Hagen of Scandinavian American Bank and Police Commissioner J H Dahl visited Wahpeton to inspect drought and flood effects. Farmers in the valley face waterlogged fields and late hay, with some areas expected bumper yields in northwest stretches while Red River sections remain riskily submerged. Agricultural officials note wheat and small grains yield near last year, rust scare quelled by new weather conditions.
Three carloads of material for the Bismarck gas plant arrived, with work to begin soon. FP E Ploybar, president, says gas will be available by next month. Offices will be opened at Broadway and Fifth streets, and a full stock of gas stores and appliances will be kept. plant west of Standard Oil on Front street.
Bids invited for 45 tons of good steam engine coal to be delivered to Noltumier Consolidated School. Bids to be opened September 12. H. R. Bruns, Clerk, Oriska, North Dakota. Last published July 27.
Mortgagee William Olson will foreclose on Ida M Wilson and Harrison Wilson's lien for 1575 dollars plus costs. Sale at the front door of the Court House in Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota on August 29, 1916 at 3 oclock. Property includes south half of the northeast quarter and lots 1 and 2 in section 4, township 141, range 58, containing about 158.95 acres, more or less. Attorney H A OLSBERG represents the mortgagee. Last publication August 17.
Dr. Mathes delivers a Mexico talk at Chautauqua with a Chicago Operatic company afterward drawing a large crowd. He cites Indian ancestry in Mexicans, landholding inequalities, and peonage as key issues, urging understanding of Mexico beyond stereotypes.
The Chicago Operatic company drew one of the season’s largest crowds at Chautauqua Park on Wednesday afternoon and evening. The program ran nearly two hours with Verdi’s Rigolletto quartet, Bizet and Kreisler numbers, a cello violin duet, and encore pieces. Miss Neill and Mr. Schultz led memorable solos and duets, leading to a strong recommendation to welcome the artists back next season.
Sunday from Jamestown returns from Amos Iowa after his mother’s funeral with a $3,000 Oldsmobile car. His brother Billy the evangelist made him regent of the vehicle. The car seats seven passengers and an expert chauffeur is teaching Mr Sunday and his sons to drive it.
Audiences filled the park on Old Settlers Day with nearly 200 cars parked at peak. A morning lecture for farm boys, a Chicago Operatic company appearance, and speeches by Hon. McDowell and others highlighted the program. Monuments and fundraising talks preceded evening musical acts and a Mexico lecture, finishing with moving pictures.
A certificate of organization for Equity Bank was filed with the register of deeds, indicating plans to open August 1 with capital stock of $50,000 in 500 shares of $100 each. Shareholders listed include A J Lee, Paul Havens, L S Platou, E A Bowman, C B May, E G Quamme, and Louis Nottimier across several North Dakota towns.
About 100 members of the Altar Society of St. Catherine’s church were entertained Thursday afternoon at Heimes Farm three miles west of the city. Automobiles conveyed them to the venue around 2 pm. They enjoyed the grounds and hospitality, with a supper at about 5 pm before returning to the city. The next meeting is planned for two weeks at Mrs. W. J. Curren’s home.
In the summer of 1888 H. W. Ireland of Louisville Kentucky recounts a severe cholera morbus attack. Two physicians failed to help and predicted his death, prompting him to buy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from a hotel porter. A double dose brought relief and he traveled next morning feeling weak but well. Obtainable everywhere.
In St Paul on July 13 railroad officials stated Mandan, North Dakota will become a division headquarters of the Northern Pacific, with Glendive, Montana remaining a division point. Officials said Mandan will share the status if business growth continues.
Hastings Times reports editor and family endured travel for a Valley City Chautauqua. E Melville Wylie, pastor of New Jersey's largest church, spoke on Parenthood by Proxy urging purity and preparation for boys and girls from childhood for the sacred role of parenthood.
An advertisement touts that beauty comes from good digestion and promotes Chamberlain's Tables as a remedy for digestion problems, claiming they are obtainable everywhere.
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