J J Hill Dies Monday at His St Paul Home
Special to the Timea Record. St Paul May 22 James J Hill Empire Builder of the Northwest died at his Summit avenue home this morning. He had been housebound about ten days and an operation by Mayo doctors from Rochester followed by a rush of surgical gear from Chicago could not overcome his age. Hill was a pioneer Northwest builder whose hardheaded business acumen earned national and world renown. The shock of his sudden demise will be felt nationwide.
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St. Paul
James J. Hill
Empire Builder
Northwest
Summit Avenue
Hill
Mayo
Rochester
Chicago
Senator McCumber Addresses Valley City Rally
Senator P. J. McCumber visited Valley City on his statewide swing for re election. He spoke at city hall on congressional work issues and national policy, with the Valley City Municipal Band performing beforehand. The audience, including Governor Hanna, applauded him as he outlined his views and committee experience. Mrs Klarman Vernon Larson and Miss Idallia Larson joined extended visits at the Mikkelson home after arriving Friday from Lancaster Wisconsin.
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P. J. McCumber
Valley City
United States
Hanna
McCumber
Chas, Klarman
Vernon
Idallia Larson
Lancaster
Wis
Sam Mikkelson
Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis
Mange Larson
Spiritweed man visits Valley City on Saturday
S. B. Sigurdson of Spiritweed was a visitor in Valley City on Saturday, stopping briefly during travels through the region.
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S. B. Sigurdson
Spiritweed
Valley City
Rogers Pries Base ball Season Open With Wins
Sunday afternoon the Rogers baseball season opened at the crossing of the Soo and Cooperstown branch of the N P Wimbledon opposed Rogers and was swept in two lopsided contests Leahy and Grangaard formed the Rogers battery while Schmirley and Knadle scored for Wimbledon In game two Wimbledon changed pitchers and Rogers won 16 to 2 The Wimbledon club released three players after the second game and Rogers Jamestown series is being arranged for next week for potential first class entertainment
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Rogers
Soo
Cooperstown
N. P
Wimbledon
Leahy
Grangaard
Schmirley
Knadle
Jamestown
Platou Files Petition for Democratic Gubernatorial Run
Dr. L. B. Platou former Valley City mayor filed his gubernatorial petition with Secretary Hall in Bismarck. He is optimistic about the race and expects strong support in his region and a lively contest for the offices.
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Bismarck
Platou
Valley City
Hall
Flower thieves strip city park beds of tulips
A ruthless offender stole about two dozen tulips from the city park on Saturday evening before they bloomed. The Civic League cared for the flowers and vows to pursue the park board fine against the thief, who also damaged other blooms including lac and other varieties.
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Civic League
Park Board
Local Chiropractor to Open Sanitorium
O. P. Smith buys the Lola Getchell property at 205 South Fifth Avenue and plans a modern chiropractic sanitorium. He will relocate from the Grand theater building, move Tuesday, and be ready for business Thursday morning with space to accommodate patients.
Home Talent Play at Nome a Successful Event
A home talent production titled Back to the Farm was staged at Opera Hall Nome Saturday evening to a capacity audience. Proceeds near 100 dollars were planned to augment the library fund. Out-of-town visitor A. M. Anderson of Litchville registered at the Valley Hotel.
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Nome
Opera Hall
A. M. Anderson
Litchville
Valley Hotel
Green Township Schools Close for Season
Green Township schools closed last week after a year of activities with a Saturday evening program. Valley City residents Mrs. W. T. Craswell and Miss Winifred Wood performed and were well received. Assistant County Superintendent Barton noted strong attendance and a well enjoyed program, with several grade pupils participating in graduating exercises. Henry Knecht taught the school.
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Green Township
W. T. Craswell
Winifred Wood
Valley City
Barton
Henry Knecht
Pioneer Lady Lydia Hackett Dies in Valley City at 89
Lydia Hackett a pioneer resident of Valley City and Barnes county died Sunday at Riverside hospital after a gradual decline. Born in 1837 she came to Barnes county in 1879 living first at Getchell Prairie then Valley City. Survived by sons Ned Hackett of Webber Saskatchewan and Will Hackett location unknown. Remains to be buried beside husband in New Richmond Wisconsin.
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Riverside Hospital
Lydia Hackett
Valley City
Barnes County
Hackett
Ned Hackett
Webber, Sask
Will Hackett
New Richmond
Wis
Lola Lavery Dies At Age 11 In Valley City
The death of Lola Lavery,11, of Valley City, occurred Sunday morning about 8 o'clock after a week long illness due to heart trouble. She was a gifted musician and the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Lavery. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:30 PM from the Lavery home on Tenth Avenue. The family received sympathy from friends in their bereavement.
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Erwin Lavery
Lola
Valley City
Lavery
Tenth Avenue
Mrs. Lavery
Music Festival Opens Week From Monday
The State Normal school department of music begins the seventh annual Spring Music Festival with a 40 piece orchestra and four programs under Prof. Knute Froyeaa. Soloists include Miss Florence Hedstrm, Edna Swanson ver Haar, Frederick Southwick and J. Glenn Lee. tickets on sale June 1 at Dakota Drug Store with reserved seats $1.50, student and child $1.00. single program 50 cents.
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Department of Music
State Normal School
Normal School
Knute Froyeaa
Florence Hedstrum
Mia
Edna Swanson Ver Haar
Frederick Southwick
J. Glenn Lee
Dakota Drug Store
Weather Won’t Halt School Inspector North Visit
N C Macdonald returned Saturday from a state wide school inspection trip reporting delayed seeding and roads in many areas nearly impassable. Despite storms he kept to schedule and often traveled when farmers could not be in the fields. He left Sunday for Grand Forks and Cavalier counties to visit schools and give addresses.
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N.C. Macdonald
Grand Forks
Cavalier
Cards and Whist Honors For Lovestuen Visiteto Washington
Mrs. Oscar Jacobson hosted a Saturday evening cards party at Woodland avenue in honor of Misses Carrie and Camilla Lovestuen as they prepare to visit relatives in Washington. Four tables of whist were played with Mrs. H. N. Walker taking high score and Mrs. L. B. Platou low. Refreshments were served around 11 o'clock, with assistance from Miss Efe Jacobson and Miss Ruth Halvorson.
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Oscar Jacobson
Woodland Avenue
Carrie
Camilla Lovestuen
Washington
H. N. Walker
Platou
Efe Jacobean
Ruth Halvorson
Regents Plan to Eliminate Duplicate Work in State Schools
The North Dakota board of regents released an outline to cut duplicate courses across state institutions. Projects focus on strengthening teacher prep for rural districts, expanding vocational and industrial subjects, and realigning normal schools Mayville Valley City Minot to train teachers and broaden programs at Fargo Botineau Wahpeton and Ellendale. The plan aims to raise entrance standards, phase out the 10.5 month term, and create focused curricula linking agriculture engineering and home economics to the state university system.
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Board of Regents
Valley City
Agricultural College
Mayville
Minot
Ellendale
State School of Forestry
Bottineau
State Agricultural College
Fargo
Macdonald Seeks State Superintendent Nomination Favorable Local Support
Jamestown reports NC Macdonald, candidate for state superintendent of public instruction, in town with strong early prospects. He cites 20 years in state schools including rural roles and rural school experience as a key advantage. He is said to have favorable school board reactions and is endorsed by the Nonpartisan League as the candidate of the armors.
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Jamestown
N.C. Macdonald
Macdonald
Nonpartisan League
Armors
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Senator McCumber
Valley
Rogers Pries
Barnes County Implement Co. Distributors
Bank of Valley City
Lola Lavery
Wilson
League
Association of Nations
Cave
Germany
Great Britain
Belligments
America
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