Music Festival Elijah Triumph at Normal School
Valley City audiences enjoyed Mendelssohn Elijah at the Normal School auditorium presented by the Chor al society with local and out of town artists under Dean Eugene Woodhams. The performance featured a strong chorus, acclaimed soloists Florence Hedstrum Edna Swanson Ver Haar J Glenn Lee and Frederick Southwick, plus a notable double quartet and trio from the department of public school music. The program reflected high preparation, community cooperation, and an aim for substantial, lasting musical value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
Choral Society
North Dakota Festival Orchestra
Dean Eugene Woodhams
Mendelssohn
Elijah
Department of Wuste
Dean Woodhams
Florence Hedstrum
Mme
Edna Swanson Ver Haar
Mme. Ver Haar
J. Glenn Lee
Frederick Southwick
Knute Froyann
Elizabeth Clark
M. C. James
W. T. Craswell
Messrs. McMullen
Hunt
Stevenson
Meyer
Rae
Aldah
Bubletz
Department of Public School
Musi
Wimbledon Storm Damage and Repair Efforts This Week
The June storm in Wimbledon caused about 300000 in damages with 75 claims in town and numerous country barns wrecked. Insurance adjusters work through claims. several rebuilt structures will be larger and stronger. Fred Etters garage was the sole large in-town destruction, with no cyclone insurance, and a relief fund offers were declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
Fred Etter
Pennington
Soo Railway
New Rockford Man Makes Year's First Alfalfa Cut
New Rockford June 6 Hugh Peoples has a crew cutting alfalfa and will soon stack a large quantity of stock feed. He grows over 200 acres of Grimm alfalfa seed crop and harvests three or four cuttings annually. At 75 cents per pound, the crop could bring about 185 dollars per acre, excluding hay. Agricultural experts note alfalfa hay has feed value comparable to oats or bran. Peoples, active for 15 years, champions the crop’s soil-building benefits and its establishment in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Rockford
Hugh Peodles
Grow. Inc
Peoples
First Women's Party Formed in Chicago
Chicago June 5 History for women was in the making as the first woman's party formed at the three day suffrage convention. The night meeting followed the day session to urge progressives and Republicans to add a suffrage plank and back the Lugan B. Anthony amendment to the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lugan B. Anthony
Pardoned Sheep Herder Killer in North Dakota
Thomas Carbury, convicted years ago for the murder of a sheep herder near Margar th, was pardoned at Bismarck on June 6. Doubts about his guilt persisted, yet he proved an excellent prisoner and the pardon met with broad approval from those familiar with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Thomas Carbury
Margarth
Unique City Flag Unveiling Planned for Flag Day
Valley City officials announce a public unveiling of the electric flag on the city hall dome set for Wednesday June 14 Flag Day. The municipal band will perform patriotic airs in front of city hall before students and residents join in songs and a speech by a noted citizen. 21 gun salute and flag raising will conclude the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Valley City
Barnes County
City Hall
Henry Beal
Lisbon
Soledon
Will
Sunday School Convention at Litchville Wednesday
The district Sunday school convenes at Litchville Wednesday afternoon with an evening session. Prominent speakers from the state will attend. Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Baryton and Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Goodier from Valley City are among attendees. Litchville prepares hospitality for visitors from the county seat. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Miller of Rogers were Valley City visitors registered at the Hotel King when they stayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchville
0. A. Baryton
P. T. Goodier
Amon
Valley City
C. E. Miller
Rogers
Rohde Anniversary Festivity at Valley City Farm
Mr and Mrs Wm Rohde celebrated their twenty second wedding anniversary Sunday at their farm residence eleven miles northest of Valley City. About 150 neighbors gathered as Rey Bohnhoff conducted 4 o'clock services followed by social hour and gifts of silverware and tokens. The Rohde family includes six children and the couple, early Barnes County settlers, now own an 800 acre farm and are described as progressive and prosperous. Community wishes were extended for many more anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Rohde
Valley City
Rey, Bohnhoff
Rohde
Barnes County
Barnes County Play Day a Record Event in Valley City
Barnes County annual play day drew hundreds of youths to Valley City on a sunny Saturday with 600 qualified contestants. A parade, campus contests for girls and boys, a picnic, and numerous creative floats highlighted the day though rain shortened the parade. A list of judges and winners followed with strong local school participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes County
Valley City
Normal School
Call
Miss Cranz
Mise Farup
Valley City Wholesale Grocery Co
Swanson
E. J. Taylor
Bismarck
Minnie J. Nielson
Geo
Atkinson
Charlotte Hallock
A.B. Cox
C. E. Spicer
Geo. Simpson
Moultrie
P. Nokken
Morten Mortenson
Fred Keyes
J. B. Featherstons
L. S. Platou
Charlotte Stadlum
Ritchie School
Uxbridge
Rogers
Baldwin
Noltimier
Sanborn
Cuba
Pillabury
Russell/Miller Milling Co
Chaffee
Stemn and
Straus
Progress
Nolti
Commission President to Livestock Rate Hearing
W H Stutsman, president of the railroad commission, left for Chicago to attend a conference of commission heads on new livestock shipment regulations. Stockmen fear tighter limits on compensation for shippers or stock men in transit will hurt their interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
W. H. Stutsman
Railroad Commission
Chicago
Avert Bad Accident At Jamestown Crossing
At a Jamestown crossing west of the depot a buggy narrowly escaped tragedy when Soo Line passenger No. 101 passed. Andrew Ratzak his wife and baby were aboard the buggy the top was up blocking view until a sharp whistle blew. The horses turned in a circle eight feet from the main track without tipping.
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Jamestown
Andrew Ratzak
Soo Line
Barnes County 1916 Play Day Highlights Diploma Ceremony
The Getchell district led floats with three schools while Oriska Pillsbury and Wimbledon also showcased parades. Afterward at the Normal campus Supt Taylor presented diplomas to 200 eighth grade graduates of Barnes county. A future issue will list the graduates. The day was a memorable event for Barnes county children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miler
Oriska
Pillsbury
Wimbledon
Getchell
Supt. Taylor
Barnes County
Death of Kitchener a Great Blow to England
London announces Earl Kitchener secretary of war and his staff aboard the Hampshire were lost off the Orkney Islands. Admirals Jellicoe and Robertson confirm the sinking amid crowds gathering for extras. News signals a grave new shock as Britain endures wartime losses and a war council quickly meets to address the crisis.
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London
Earl Kitchener
Ruwata
Hampshire
Orkney Islands
Great Britain
Chet North Sea
Kitchener
John Jellicox
Feet
Admiralty
Maraing
Stock Exchange
Whitehall
War Office
Allices
Jellicoe
Grand Fleet
West Orkneys
Russia
William Robertson
Imperial Staff
Herbert J. Savill
R. N
Lord Kitchener
Orkeys
British War Council
Edward Grey
Reginald McKenna
David Lloyd George
Northern Pacific issues new literature for 1916 travel
The Northern Pacific Railway has issued new booklets showcasing trips to the Pacific Northwest. They feature Yellowstone photographs toward Gardiner and other scenic spots along the line. Emphasis on Puget Sound and Alaska aims to boost travel and immigration in 1916, with pages on Yellowstone Rainier and other national parks promised.
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Northern Pacific Railway
Pacific Northwest
Yellowstone Park
Gardiner
Puget Sound
Alaska
Northwest
The
Northern Pacific
Yellowstone
Rainier
Uncle Sam's
Monstrous pig duo on Paige’s drug store display
June 6 report from Steele: J C Loereh brought a curious pig monstrosity from his farm to Paige’s drug store. The two swine share heads, feet and snouts with a larger, longer tail and two extra ears on the back of the head. The larger weighs about two pounds and measures about seven inches, preserved in alcohol for display. Also notes a push for auto banners promoting a North Dakota farmers’ exchange convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
Charles Fuller
Northwestern
Great Falls
Fuller
Paige
A. J. Huse
Northwood
N. C
St. Paul
Equity Exchange
Exchange
North Dakota
Boyle Resigns to Join U S Experiment Station in Fargo
J B Boyle professor of economics and political science at Grand Forks has resigned to accept a research position at the United States experiment station in Fargo. The post is a promotion involving full time work on agricultural marketing and farm credit research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Boyle
A. C, Fargo
James B. Boyle
University At Grand Forks
United States Experiment Stallion
Fargo
Prof. Boyle
Trophy for Marksmanship Offered by Remingtons
The War Department approves a proposal from Mion New York to award a Remingtons Centennial trophy to the organized Militia of each state for marksmanship excellence. The bronze trophy stands 34 inches high and symbolizes citizen soldiery and industrial craft.
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Remington Arms
T. H. Thorasson
War Department
Mion
N. Y
Reminston
Married at Wimbledon Arthur Butcher Weds Bessie Thompson
Arthur Butcher station agent at Wimbledon for the Midland Continental road married Miss Bessie Thompson last Saturday in Wimbledon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A B Dennatech with Rev Gus Simon officiating. The couple left for Tacoma and other western points and will be at home in Wimbledon after July 10. Levi T. Peterson and O H Hanson of Litchville visited Valley City on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Butcher
Wimbledon
Midland Contiinental Road
Jamestown
Bessie Thompson
Eb, Dennatech
Gus Simon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rockford
First Women's Party
Mrs. Wm. Rohde
Bank of Valley City
Commission
Chautauna Accodation
Prarty
Chairtaiquans
Emaiil
Otto P. Neumann
Steele
Porcine
Remingtons
Levi T. Peterson
O. H. Hanson
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