First Wedding in New Church Proved Very Brilliant Affair
Annie Elizabeth Clark daughter of D W Clark married John B Worley in a grand ceremony at the new Congregational church. The event featured music by Miss Florence Hedshum and Miss Josephine Wright, a petal ceremony by Doris Van Rang, and a pink and white decor theme. Afterward a luncheon for about 25 followed, then a train trip to Detroit Minnesota with 200 friends seeing them off, and plans to live at Chau Fauna Park before a California trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Church
Annie Elizabeth Clark
D. W. Clark
John B. Worley
Florence
Hedshum
Lobb
Josephine Wright
Lyon
Litihy
Doris Yin Pras
Notos
Detroit
Minn
Valley City
California
Dorothy McFarland
Adelpha Medetrum
Glady Pridd
Mertice Mdahl
Emma’ von Domarus
Hazel Nielson
Esther Hamilton
Georgia Baillie
Alma, Luessen
John McKinnon Dies While Aiding Drowning Youth
John McKinnon of New London and Iowa Wesleyan alumnus and New York attorney died after attempting to save a drowning youth at a New Fork location near New York. He had taught summer sessions at the Normal school and was connected to the Rockfeller interests. He left behind his parents Mr and Mrs J McKinnon of this city and a legacy as a brilliant legal mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joht McKinnon
LaMoure
New York
John McKinnon
Teagh
J. McKinnon
McKinnon
New ‘Fork Vily
Say Sto
J. Q. McKinnon
New London
Mt. Pleasant
Showered Bride of the Week Honored at Early Morning Event
A morning shower Thursday at the home of Bertha and Clara Schroeder honored Vera Burgess, this week’s bride. About 25 guests attended a dainty four course breakfast after which guests helped make candy and fruit cake, later presented to the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miskus Bertha
Clara Schroeder
Vera Burgess
Gosie
Miss Burgess
Were Married in Fargo Tom Smith and Carrie Sando Married
Tom Smith and Miss Carrie Sando both of Fargo were married on Friday July 6 at Pergo. Friends extend heartfelt good wishes and congratulations to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Smith
Carrie Sando
Pergo
Wanted three girls for farm work and housework
Help wanted for a farm job listing two kitchen workers and one for housework. Pay is 35 dollars per month through December 1. Contact Wim. Burchill by telephone in rural MOA.
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Wim. Burchill
Austin Dakota Development Co Moves to Grand Forks
Secretary Treasurer J E Buttree of Austin Dakota Development Co will relocate Aug 1 to Grand Forks with Buttree in charge. The firm adds consulting engineer Dean Babcock from the state university. offices will be closer to him. Friends regret his move but wish him success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Buttree
Austin Dakota Development Company
Grand Forks
Buttree
Dean Babock
The
State University
Babcock
Shower honors Martha Erickson before upcoming wedding
Mrs P A Schmoll and Mrs Robert McGee hosted a Friday evening shower for Miss Martha Erickson at Schmoll’s Second Avenue home. Fourteen guests enjoyed progressive hearts, with Migs Erickson winning high score and Mrs Leo Smith low. Refreshments and heart-decorated table followed. Gifts for the honoree were presented as plans for her wedding to Nick Lamb of Dilworth are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Schmoll
Robert McGee
Miss Erickson
Nick Lamb
Dilworth
Family Stunned by Lightning Strike at Home in Ashley
On July 12 a severe electrical storm struck the home of John Rothfuzz northeast of Ashley. The family were in bed when the bolt hit. Mr Rothfuzz suffered shoulder and hip burns as springs on the bed collapsed. The house was badly damaged but not set on fire and a physician was summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley
John Rothfuzz
Mr. Rothfuzz
Dynamite Outrage Near Belwood East Altoona
Pennsylvania railroad detectives investigate a dynamite blast near Belwood seven miles east of Altoona during a late night incident. A heavy charge exploded by a water station and another blast occurred near Belwood station. Two passenger coaches stored at Belwood suffered damage. two suspects in women disguises are suspected, with accomplices hidden nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
Belwood
Here
Harrisburg
Belwood Station
National Touring Week Ignites Nomad Spirit of Motorists
National Touring Week stirs the nomad spirit as motorists prepare to travel from Atlantic shores to the Pacific. The movement draws support from newspapers, auto clubs, and dealers, urging a summer vacation spent in motor cars across the nation. The advisory calls motorists to take that vacation in their cars to drink the full measure of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Pacific
Helds
Difference in rates on lignite at stake in Bismarck
July 12. Claims aggregating over 12000 dollars, the difference between old and existing lignite coal rates, are in the balance in the suit of Charles Merrick against the Soo road. The case was argued in the supreme court yesterday as the state lignite rate law awaits trial in state courts. Railroads had kept tariffs on prior rates. when state rates were sustained, shippers demanded the difference and the Great Northern and Northern Pacific paid. The Soo line contends it is not liable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Charles Merrick
Soo Road
Supreme Court
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Lack of Method Riles N D Boys
In Bismarck on July 14 National guard members voiced discontent with federal war department methods. After multiple examinations many were disqualified for slight weight losses. heat and drills reduced weight in two weeks. Men left their posts. positions filled. officers silent but upset over mobilization delays and criticism. Night attention recalls Funston’s ten days to deploy 4,000 regulars to the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
National Guard
Federal War Department
Major Tyler
War Department
Equity Plant to Cost More for Packing Project
A Fargo meeting of the American Society of Equity special committee concluded a million dollars is needed to promote the proposed packing plant. Action on the site and charter was postponed to July 21 due to illness in the Casey family. Delegations from Grand Forks Wabeyton Minot Valley City attended. several planned delegates were advised not to come as adjournment cut sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Society of Equity
Society
Fargo
P. M. Casey
Lisbon
I Llness
Grand Forks
Waby Peton
Minot
Casey
Veblen Buys Fine Home On Sixth Avenue
George W. Drake sold his house at 211 Sixth avenue to T. A. Veblen. The Veblens have moved in, while the Drakes occupy 201 South Sixth avenue in the residence formerly home to Veblen’s family. The Drake residence was described as a beautiful home in a desirable location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Drake
Sixth Avenue
T. A. Veblen
Veblens
Mr. Drake
South Sixth Avenue
Mr Veblen
Drake
Mr. Veblen
Local notes and rising cooperatives in Hastings area
Hastings Times reports community news from Litchville and nearby. Highlights include Farmers Cooperative Elevator selling $9,000 worth of stock, plans for expansion, and local attendance at a Litchville Marion baseball game, plus church repairs and dedication. Several residents travel for land, visits, and family events, with weather and lightning damage noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolf Olson
Kathryn
E. J. Nordahl
Gudman Bredeson
Litchville
Hans Olson
Seattle
John Olson
Wisconsin
Farmers C Co-operative Elevator Co
A. Qualey
Twin Cities
Aneta
Ole P. Reiten
Fargo
P. L. Reiten
Elizabeth Sather
Leonard
Ivor Johnson
Ludvig Larson
Larson
Lasseson
A. Strom
St. Ansgar
Nesheim
LaMoure
Ole Graalum
Hawley
Minn
Ole
Lillie Olson
Dunfieth
Lillie
the Times
Montana
Willie Wennerson
Emil Pahl
Nils Ko
Wild Rice River Surges to Record Flood Levels
Hankinson reports the Wild Rice River two miles wide and at its highest level since 1874. The flood crest likely passed yesterday but water remains high in the Red River system. Bridges washed out, roads impassable, and farmers near Rutland evacuated to higher ground as two lakes in Marshall County and rains push floods higher than 1897.
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Hankinson
Red River
Here
Rutland
Marshall County
S. D
Barnes County Girl Weds a Minnesota Clergyman
On Wednesday at 11 in the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Arno Meldahl the second daughter of the family married Rev. John Reitan of Atwater Minnesota. Rev Han son of New London Minn performed the ceremony in front of about 20 relatives. An elaborate wedding dinner followed with roses and carnations. The couple left for Minneapolis then Lake Lillian Minnesota and will reside at Lake Lillian after August 1.
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Arno Meldahl
John Reitan
Atwater
Minn
Hanson
New London
Minneapolis
Lake Lillian
Rev
Mrs. Reitan
Jamestown Installs $70,000 Sewer Contract
Jamestown July 12 William Danforth of St Paul begins a $70,000 sewer project granted by the city council. A large crew is organized to build a double sewer system for storm and sanitary disposal. The 22 city blocks will house a high quality system.
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Jamestown
William Danforth
St. Paul
Racing Program Set for Tuesday July 25
The fair grounds hosts a special race program featuring top state drivers and riders. Four big events include an Australian free-for-all auto race, a motorcycle race, a farmers free-for-all horse race, and a Ford race with four entries. Key auto entrants include Bill Davis Stutz Fried Spiritwood Stutz Clarence Moe Everett Six Frank Hammond Auburn Six Eddie Gretberg Buick. The program uses three heats with $200 in prizes and full schedule details to be advertised early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair’ Grounds
Barney Oldfields
Embertsonst Valley Atty
Norgaard
Hastings
Bill Davis
Stutz
Fried
Spiritwood
Clarence Moe
Everett
Frank Hammond
Cakes
Auburn
Eddie Gretberg
Buick
Notice to Creditors in Berge Estate
Notice is given by H M Mason administrator of the estate of Gabriel A Berge deceased of Valley City Barnes County North Dakota to creditors and all persons with claims against the estate to exhibit them with vouchers within six months after first publication to T L Lipdland attorney Valley City ND. Dated June 27 1918. First publication June 29 1916. Last Pub July 20.
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Gabriel A. Berge
Gabriel A. Berg
H. M. Mason
Valley City
Barnes
North Dakota
Lipdland
Barnea County
Mason, Niaministrator
A. D
DT. S. Lindland
N. D
Laat
Chautauqua Lots Sell Rapidly on First Day
Chautauqua park lots sold quickly Friday afternoon as the sale opened. Valley City buyers included C. C. Chaffee E. Hilborn James Grady J. Widdifield Frank Widdifield Charles Noltimier George A. McFarland J. W. Nielson Sam Hall D. W. Clark L. E. Hedatrum Dr W N Palmer Robert Anderson Mark Smith Emil Zetterberg and others. More purchasers expected in days. directors aim to dispose of all lots and cottages planned on several sites remain available for a later applicant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Park
Lota
C. C. Chaffee
Valley City
E. ©. Hilborn
James Grady
Howard Willson
Harry Green
E. A. Zimmerman
J. W. Widdifield
Frank Widdifield
Charles Noltimier
Frank White
George A. McFarland
E. A. Pray
James W. Nielson
Sam Hall
D. W. Clark
L. E. Hedatrum
W. N. Palmer
Valley
Robert Anderson
Mark Smith
Emil Zetterberg
Tor 4
Local Visitors and Marriage Licenses Highlight Sanborn News
Clark City notes list fair visitors including Mr and Mrs Ray Swartout and Mr and Mrs Geo Adama, with several Sanborn visitors and trips to Spiritwood and Valley City. D R Jones family rents a Spiritwood Lake cottage for chautauqua as July 6 marriage licenses record Thomas Smith and Miss Car tie Sando of Valley City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanborn Enterprise
Ray Swartout
Geo. Adama
B.A. Marshall
Mary Heath
Sanborn
John Jones
Spiritwood
Simon
Gene Alinchberger
Valley City
Elsie Burgen
Little Son
Herg Keo C TrainingHos
Merac
San Francisco
D. R. Jones
Spiritwood Lake
Pice
Fred Tabbert
Fred Rohde
Wm. Schafer
Stewart Township
Thomas Smith
Cartie Sando
Also Mentioned on This Page
Austin-Dakota Development Co
Spencer D. Reed
D.C
Eiz
Valley City Auto CO
Paige
Sixth Ave
John Russell and
B. A. Fredrickson
East
U. S
Soo Line
N.D
Equity
Veblen
Barnes County
Minnesota
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
Clark City
Winterer & Ritchie
Fifth Ave. N
A. Pray
M.D
Univ. of Pennsylvania
A. Zimmerman
M. D
American Nat'l Bank
F. L. Wicks
New Wicks
Valley City, Wd
Theodore & Lindland
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Boiling Valley City
Charles E. Hunt
Siegfried
van Houten
Grey Block Valley City
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