Pioneer Hans Oppegard Dies at 68 in North Dakota
Hans Oppegard a longtime Barnes County resident and early settler of Darey North Dakota died at St. Alexius Hospital after eight weeks of illness and two operations. He served as Barnes County sheriff for two terms and was a county commissioner. Survived by widow three sons Elmer Ole and John and three daughters Mrs B H Elstad Mrs C E Mickelson and Marie Oppegard. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 p m at Dazey area cemetery with remains sent there by No 7 train.
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St. Alexius Hospital
Mismarck
N. D
Hans Oppegard
Barnes County
Oppegard
Darey
Elmer Ole
John
B. H. Elstad
Moorhead
Minn
C. E. Mickelson
Valley City
Marie
Pegard
Dazey
Baby hippo headed for moving pictures show
A baby hippo named Little Vic, star of Howe's Great London Does and Van Amberg's Trained Wild Animals, says he is going into the movies. The crew plans to keep the hippo misled about real film work while photographers visit daily in Valley City during the Friday July 2 stop.
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Little Vic
Howe
London
van Amberg
Valley City
Little Vie
D. C
Parade
Biz
Race program for Barnes County Fair harness races 1921
The 1921 Barnes County Fair program lists harness races at 2:30 and 2:20 with special purses for county horses and a free for all, plus a ¾ mile and a relay event. Purse distributions include 60 30 10 for some events and 60 50 30 20 for others totaling $100 to $150 per race. Getchell Prairie notes report arrivals and visits by multiple local residents.
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Barnes County
Stutsman County
Hornen
Valley City Lacking Rooms for Summer School Students
Valley City faces a housing shortage as over six hundred teachers seek lodging for the summer session. City officials and canvassers race to secure more rooms to preserve the town’s prestige as a school center. Residents with available rooms are urged to contact the general office, Mrs Patton, or phone numbers 101 140 or 600.
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Valley City
Two Finley Girls Drown in Swollen Sheyenne River
Finley North Dakota June 22 two young Finley women Miss Annie Nickelson 22 and Miss Marie Sunley 26 drowned Sunday evening in the Sheyenne River eight miles west of Finley after stepping into a deep pocket and swept away by the current. Both could not swim and were with a picnic party. Their bodies were recovered after 9 and 9:50 a m today by Fargo police and river volunteers, carried more than half a mile from the entry point. The river stood 18 feet deep at the loss point.
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Finley
N. D
Annie Nickelson
Marie Sunley
Sheyenne River
Fargo Poling Department
Carth
Miss Nickelson
Miss Sanby
Davenport
Chautauqua Opening Day Promises High Classical Entertainment
The 1921 Valley Chautauqua session opens next Saturday afternoon with the Crawford-Adams Company as the musical attraction. Ruth Bryan Owen, daughter of the Commoner, will be the main speaker, delivering a strong platform address. Dr. E L Eaton will give a Sunday lecture, and the Parnells will headline the Sunday evening program as the leading musical ensemble. Plans are in place for a full opening day and Sunday of entertainment and lectures.
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Cly Chautauqua
Crawford-Adams Company
Ruth Bryan Owen
E. L. Eaton
Crawford- Adams Company
Parnells
Valley City
Chantaggea
Jaton
Crawford-Adam Company
Chautauqua
Crawford-Adams Com
Hail Storm Devastates Crops in Clark City Area
Southwestern Barnes county reports a severe hail storm last Saturday afternoon exact path unclear but the Clark City neighborhood was hit hard. Ten to eleven sections of crop wiped out with others badly damaged leaving farmers facing little to harvest this year amid prior rust and price losses.
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Barnes County
Porticu
Clark City
Card of Thanks from W.R. C. for Encampment city visit
The members of the W R C express gratitude to the Commercial Club and all organizations and individuals who helped make the G A R and W R C Encampment a success during the two days that members of these two groups were visitors in the city.
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W.R. C
Commercial Club
John J McGraw Built Fortune Across Baseball and Business
John J McGraw has grown into a wealthier figure with ownership of a premier baseball franchise and substantial stakes in ventures such as the Oriental race track at Havana. He also co owns Charles Stoneham & Co on Wall Street and holds Riverside Drive apartments. McGraw remains a dominant leader both on the field and among financial giants.
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John McGraw
Midas
Havana
Cuba
Charles Stoneham & Co
Orme
Wall Street
Riverside Drive
John J. McGraw
Valley City Fans Pass Resolutions on Baseball Meet
A Valley City North Dakota mass meeting resolves in support of the Valley City Baseball Association management. They condemn ongoing criticism and urge fans to attend games, boost the club, and promote clean wholesome sport. Dated June 21 1921.
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Valley City
North Dakota
Valley City Base Ball Association
Opening Program Saturday at Valley City Chautauqua
At 3 o clock sharp Saturday afternoon June 25 the Valley City Chautauqua opens with Crawford Adams Company performing followed by Ruth Bryan Owen speaking. An evening program includes a Dr Eaton talk, Crawford Adams Company music, and moving pictures touted as the best 1920 releases. Park show invites all to support the Chautauqua and its continuation next year.
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Pany
Eaton
Crawford-Adams Company
Moving Pictures
Piller
Valley City News Roundup From Wednesday Daily 4
W King and wife of Tuttle N D and E B Dalton and family from Bruce N D visit Valley City today. Liberty Cafe under new Fargo manager Mike Boline. St Catherines Altar society postponed. Dollar Day draws shoppers. two stores crowded with bargains. Baby on way. hospital nurses to care. Mrs Cowell weak but improving. Mrs Mamie Brislin visits from Tacoma to summer with Maresh family after flood detour via Helena and Carrington. Post office security note and 45 Colt revolver policy shared. Rotary Club reports summer school dormitory shortage. rooms scarce. J Jensen disapproves labor propaganda at AFL convention. taxes, Bank of North Dakota issues criticized. Local ball park game vs Fargo with Minot not arriving. Jensen on mound for Fargo. Angell for Valley City. Rogers man Fred Becker killed by electric shock on transformer platform after storm.
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Mamie Brislin
Tacoma
Washington
John Maresh
Valley City Ball Club
Fargo
Valley City
Minot Cly
Minot
Jensen
Angell
Fred Becker
Rogers
Becker
Rotary Club Dinner Reports Agricultural Outlook and Charity
The weekly Rotary Club dinner at the Rudolf Hotel featured Gen. A. P. Peake discussing the agricultural situation and grain supply across nations. Members voted to fund a YMCA encampment boy and planned safeguards for a new bathing spot for children. They also announced a trip to the Maresh encampment with a planned social and a barbecue.
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Rotary Club
Rudolf Hotel
A. P. Peake
C. Simonsen
Maresh
Saviour's Lutheran Aid To Meet Thursday June 23
Community notices from Barnes county report Our Saviors Lutheran Aid schedules a June 23 meeting and invites all to attend Circle No 2. Other items note longest day passed, travel plans by Melande, Boardson, Coyle and Bernice, and local interest in a baseball club and farm cooperative pools with U S Grain Growers. A large Steele Farm Bureau crowd heard Asher Burdick describe growing interest in a new grain sales agency. plus.
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Our Saviour’s Lutheran Aid
Barnes County
United States
Farmers’ Cooperative Sales Agency
Farmers Elevator Co
Fingal
U. S
Farmers Sales
Equity Trading Co
Alta
Farm Bureau
Obituary of Andrew H. Anderson from Madison to Valley City
Andrew H. Anderson born December 1 1850 in Madison Wisconsin moved with family to Stevens Point Amherst and Dakota Territory. He married Alice Fenton April 21 1880 and died June 13 1921 near Valley City at age 70. Survived by wife four daughters Bessie Dora Mayer and Selmar Borg plus sons Loren Ree Lee and Elwin, sister Mary Olson and two half brothers Charlie and Nels Anderson. He was confirmed Norwegian Lutheran and supported Getchell Coronal church.
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Andrew H. Anderson
Madison
Wisconsin
Stevens Point
Wis
Andrew
Mary
Andrew T. Anderson
Anna Nelson
Amherst
Dakota Territory
Alice Fenton
Waupaca
Valley City
Bayona
George H. Mayer
Robinson, N. D
Bessie Anderson
Misa Dora Anderson
Selmar Borg
Sanborn
N. D
Loren E. Ree Feeee
Mont
Anderson
Eiwin C. Anderson
Valley, City
Mary Olson
Bhariea
Nels
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Hans Oppeard
Hippo
Getchell Prairie
Ben
Wilson
Getchell
Charles Whitcher
G. H. Shirley
Enderlin
M. D
Fred Getchell
Harriet Whitcher
Skidmore
Ed Harper
People of the
John M’graw
Bank of Valley City
W. King and Wife
Tuttle, N. D
E. B. Dalton
Bruce N. D
Liberty Cafe
Mike Boline
St. Catherines Altar Society
M. Carroll
Lynn Cowell
Mr. Cowell
Mrs. Cowell
Fred Jacobson
Times- Record
C. E. Allen
Denver
Colorado
C. F. Jensen
American Federation of Labor
Nonpartisan League
New Day
Bank of
Miases Melande
Anna Boardson
Spokane
Seattle
J. C. Coyle
Bernice
Chaffee, N. D
Blanch Corcoran
Stephen Mahoney
Mrs. Coyle
Royal Neighbors
Jamestown
Portland
John Holmes
Masonic Brethren
W. F. Larson
Litchville
Norwegian Lutheran Young People’s League
Bonhus
Ball Park
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