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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1916

Page

3

Anderson and Raveling Family Events Highlight Local News

Valley City shoppers Geo. Raveling and Sam Larson visited town while Mrs. Sam Wolski took part in Play Day. The Nortimiller consolidated school ends June 8 and a baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Noeske on May 28.

Tn Anid Andrew Anderson Geo. Raveling Valley City Sam Larson Sam Wolski Fin Tena Agnes Grand Prairie Consolidated School Louis Nortimler Consolidated School Herman Noeske Papa Noeske Baldwin Consolidated Schools Laverne Bob Pillsbury

Local Notes From Ashtabula Weekly Parish and Social Roundup

Dora Anderson visited Fred Dahl's as a caller. Memorial Day was observed at Valley City. Play Day events occurred on Saturday. Miss Mary Dows stayed with Alfred Alderman. Fred Gahlhoff and wife visited his brother in Norti mier township. Chas Rodewald works for George Anderson and bought a motorcycle. District No. 78 closed for the week. Miss Booth planned a trip to Qriska before returning to Minnesota. Olfa Mortenson and Preida Gallbolr earned diplomas in Valley City.

Dora Anderson Fred Dahl Valley City Mary Dows Alfred Alderman Fred Gahlhoff Wm. Gahlhoff Nortimier Township Chas, Rodewald George Anderson Anderson Chand Prairie Chas. Rodewald Olfa Mortenson Preida Gallbolr Distriet No. 08

Notice of Primary Election and Precincts in Barnes County

Barnes County announces a primary election on June 28 1916 with nominees for U S Senator and Congress in three parties plus nonpartisan judiciary and school ballot items. It lists precinct polling places across Valley City and many townships, and certifies officers and dates by Secretary of State Thomas Hall.

N. D C. W. Nelson Barnes County Thomas Mall North Dakota United States Congress Madritanus Bravé Insurance Agriculture and Labor Repubican Gabral Aline Conversiel State Superintendent of Public Instruction House of Representatives Register of Deeds Bismarck Thomas Hall Seal Cvpality Barnes State of Ellebury Consolidated Baldwin Consolidated School Woeiland Behoo Hole O. Oppexard and Cos Darey Village Inet Hemp Ecrown Uxbridge Coleman Scio Grand Prairie Noltimier Consolidated School Getchell Stewart Bowers Loyal Knights of America Pius Stroh Little Kindred North Valley City W. J Lansburn Scohol Nelson School House Town Hall Hemen Mansfield Svea Fingal Oo Aman of America Lucca Thordenskjold Township Kathryn Opera House Hastings School House School 1St Ward Valley City Northwestern 2Nd Ward City Hall American National Bank Henry & Henry 4Th Ward Valley

Barnes County Farmers Mutual Insurance annual meeting notice

Notice announces the annual meeting of Barnes County Farmers Mutual Insurance Co in Valley City North Dakota on June 30 1916 at 2 pm to elect four directors and conduct other business W W Smith secretary. W H McPherson and J R Keltz of Superior Iowa representing the Valley City Land Co traveled to Steele for land business Saturday morning.

North Dakota Barnes District Court Fifth Judicial District Roderick McKay Percy Mortimer Lewis Edwin Clifford Lewis Eliza Mower Klemm Isaac T. Horton Ina Zila Horton Barnes County Farmers Mutual Insurance Co Valley City N. D W.H. McPherson J. R. Keltz Superior Iowa Valley City Land Co Steele

Adams County Holds Good Roads Congress

D L L Dodge from the good roads department delivered illustrated talks at the Adams County road congress in Hettinger aided by motion pictures and lantern slides. J W Bliss state engineer, county commissioners and local experts spoke. Road building demonstrations and band music accompanied the program.

D. LL. Dodge Good Roads Dureat Department of Azmeuiture Adams County Hettinger J. W. Bliss

Bringing in Many Settlers for Barnes County Lands

W. H. McPherson of the Valley City Land company arrived from southern Minnesota with six men and two women to inspect Barnes county lands. Several purchases were made by genuine settlers not speculators. He planned to return before fall to guide another party, then departed Saturday to lead them.

W. H. McPherson Valley City Land Company Minnesota Points Barnes County Mr. McPherson

Lightning Hits Hill Farm Barn Wambuska

During a June thunderstorm a lightning strike set the Hill farm barn at Wambuska near Stump Lake ablaze, destroying the barn and a nearby granary. About two thousand bushels of grain burned. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars. Adjusters Wm Ryan and L O Frederickson were on site Tuesday.

Wambuska Stump Lake Ryan L. O. Frederickson

Hurley Named Chairman Of Federal Trade Commission

Washington reports that the federal trade commission voted to appoint Commissioner Edward Hurley as chairman succeeding Joseph Davies. The change takes effect July 1 and introduces a rotation system similar to that used by the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Edward Hurley Joseph Davies Interestate Commerce Commission

Seeding Progress Report From Inkster Area

Inkster June 7. Seeding is practically all done in this section of the state. Farmers report damage from high winds but fields not blown out as badly as expected. Wild oats are starting to grow and may crowd out other grains in some fields.

Inkster

Valley City chosen as 1917 firemen meeting site

Firemen from across the state selected Valley City as the 1917 meeting site at Fargo. Bismarck and Grafton were contenders. Grafton withdrew and Bismarck delegates shifted to unanimity. Casselton won the parade honors. Lt. Kahellek of Kenmare heads the next year’s organization. The event aims to attract about 1000 delegates and is billed as a strong Valley City advertisement.

Valley City Fargo Times-Record Bismarck Grafton L. H. Swanson W. T. Craswell W. F. DuVall Fred Jensen Chas Craswell John Neustaedter Moe Ale Casselton Theo. Kahellek Kenmare Valley City Meeting Auditorim

Young party candidate seeks farm position in North Dakota

A brief job notice from F. Vetter of Faith North Dakota describing a young party candidate who wants a job on a farm and asks Ike to take full charge. He notes several years experience in North and South Dakota and offers references.

Ike North South Dakota

Local Confectioners To Open Candy Factory Soon

Stern Bros of Main street plan a wholesale candy factory in the city. A trip to Minneapolis informs the expansion, with a two story building addition, full basement, and new employment for several people.

A Stern Stern Bros Main Street Minneapolis Stern Musecuite Cantry wuGlesite Wade

Valley City to Host 1917 Grand Lodge Meeting

The annual meeting of the Me Grant Lodge of Odd Fellows was held this week at Wabpeton. Valley City sent representatives, with leaders selecting Rehekyh ladies as the next meeting host.

Grant Lodge of Odd Fellows Wabpeton Coe

Tour Entry Blanks Reported By Secretary Moe

Fragments indicate a planned tour featuring a committee or team traveling from Twin Cities to Gardiner Montana from July 20 to 28. The notes mention creating opportunities and inviting participants to join the tour through the park.

Moe Elch

Thieves Take Auto of Minot Attorney

Minot residents report two cars stolen at night. Thieves took attorney G. W. Twiford’s Ford from an open lot and drove to Carpio where they abandoned it and took a newer Ford belonging to Max Johnson. They also lifted 12 spark plugs and four new tubes from Johnson’s garage.

Minot June G. W. Twiford Deove Carpio Max Johnson Johnson Twiford Johnson Garage

Boy 16 Dragged to Death by Frightened Colt

Sherwood reports Fred Jesmer 16 son of Dr and Mrs E A Jesmer died after a colt tethered in a pasture tangled a rope and dragged him. His brother freed him and he died before Dr Durnin could reach the scene.

Sherwood Fred Jesmer E. A. Jesmer

School Board Election Quiet With Low Voter Turnout

A Tuesday school board election proceeded quietly with only 162 votes cast. Winners announced include Velng the board winner and Velmott as a board member, while Rowline serves as president since 1912. names appear garbled in the record.

Lo Bohnhoft Radewald

Boffeson Wins Tas Contract After Bidding Round

The secretary of state opened bids for siltomagile and motor parts. Borreson, the proposer, offered 12 cents per 1 000 units and 9 cents for 3 000 items. Other bids ranged from 12% to 20 percent and 4 to 7 cents. This marks Loyreson's seventh consecutive year securing the contract.

Pienerek Nie T's Torreson St. Mant Twest Siltomagile Motor Eyeleig Secretary of State Officr Borreson Ip i Loyreson

Police Resignation Prompts Replacement by Chris Evenson

Tritine, &. B. King resigned from the local police force last week. The council appointed Chris Evenson, a longtime resident, to fill the vacancy and we expect him to establish a strong record in the role.

Tritine B. King Chris Evenson Evenson

For Sale Red Polled Bull 11 Months Old

For sale a red polled bull named Caut age eleven months at F L Widdt Held Leal North Dakota 62wp.

F.L. Widdt Leal N. D

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