Valley City Gears For Elks State Convention
Valley City prepares for the Elks state convention on Thursday and Friday with decorations, blue light arches, and a full two day schedule. The program includes receptions, a business meeting at the Armory, band concerts, a dance, river party, Kaffee Klatch, card party, and a Friday pig parade parade lineup with lodge formations and prizes for turnout and appearance. A post parade picnic and entertainment follow with free launch tickets and a Rand concert at the picnic grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaffee Klatch
John ‘Tracy
W. J. Westergaard
M. P. Krogh
Elke
Indies
Ritchie
Otto Neumann
B. Ritchie
Elks
W. W Smith
J. van Houten
C. F. Mudgett
Marshal
Grand Forks Lodge
Fifth Avenue
Fargo Lodge
First Street
Fourth Avenue
Grand Forks
Jamestown Lodge
Third Avenue
Will
Fargo
Main Street
Rand
Lutheran Young Folks At Fingal
The Lutheran Young People’s Association annual meeting at Fingal drew over 150 singers and delegates despite bad roads. Officers elected include Rev Stuxness as president and Rev Gulickson as vice president. A cantata Ruth was sung at a Sunday concert with solos by Martha Reishus, Esther Thorgrimson, and Olive Havneron, directed by T F Gullixson, with Dr Oncar Olsen giving a lecture on Christianity’s influence on civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Association of the
Synod Lutheran Church of the
Misness
Jamestown
Skadland
Portland
Rey. Hallanger
Mayville
Olof Turmo
Clifford
Korsrud
Palermo
Ruth
Miay Martha Reishus
Sioux Falls
Esther Thorgrimson
Grand Forks
Oswald Grongaard
Chas. Fritz
Ray
Martha Sebby
Valley City
Olive Havneron
Maddock
T. F. Gullixson
Oncar L. Olsen
Luther College
Decorah
Iowa
Jeffrey Buys Out Rogers Lumber Co
W D Jeffrey of Valley City has purchased the Rogers interests in the lumber business and will run the yard as sole owner. The change preserves the yard’s operation and direction, with Jeffery’s supporters noting continued adherence to the established course. Miss Julia Newson of the Agricultural College Fargo arrived Tuesday, visiting Fingal and Cuba to engage with the Home and School club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
W .D Jeffrey
Rogers
Jeffrey
Julia Newson
The
Agricultural College At
Fargo
Fingal
Cuba
Newton
Weather Man Wins Annual Faculty Senior Baseball Game
The Weather Man won the annual Normal school Faculty Senior baseball game amid a disputed score claim. The seniors argued the score would have favored the faculty 14 to 0 if not for rain checks. Seymour remained on first as the game ended with Faculty 2, Seniors 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Junior Play Impresses with The Passing of the Third Floor Back
The Normal school Junior class staged Jerome K. Jerome's The Passing of the Third Floor Back in the auditorium. Lester Hartnett led a tenacious cast under Mrs. Pryor, earning praise for a difficult role and a production that reflected dedication, pressed by community support and donated stage and costume pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome K. Jerome
Lester Hartnett
Hartnett
John Rand
Joey Wright
Major Thompkins
Alvin Hummiel
Amés
Pleane
Hagel Whiting
Vivian
Helen Chaffee
Christopher Penny
Carl Opdahl
Melvin Lee Marries Ruth Wilkins in Iowa Ceremony
Miss Ruth Wilkins daughter of A. T. Wilkins and Melvin Lee of Valley City North Dakota wed at the bride’s parents home near Tabor Iowa on Wednesday June 16 at 2 30 pm. Rev Charles F Fisher officiated with a Mendelssohn wedding march and a pink white decor theme. About fifty guests attended before the couple left for Valley City to make their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Iowa
Beacon
Ruth Wilkins
A. T. Wilkins
Melvin Lee
Valley City
N. D
Eunice Wilkins Williams
Curtis Williams
Willame
Men
Marce Redenbaugh
Charles F. Fisher
Elsie Saar
Gertrude Saar
Mary Underwood
Lee
North Dakota
Mary Evens
Malvern
Knob
Glenwood
Lusch
Chas
Wil ‘Ina
Omaha
Walter Wilkina
Ayers
Codding Moore Wedding in Valley City A Pretty Home Affair
A large Valley City wedding on Saturday June 19 united Miss Della Grace Codding and William E Moore with Rev Willard Crosby Lyon officiating. The event featured Miss Constance McPherson as maid of honor, George Fox as best man, yellow and white décor, and a reception for about 50 guests. The couple will reside in Minneapolis before returning to Valley City where Moore works as an Armour & Co traveling representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
Della Grace Codding
Andrew J. Codding
William E. Moore
Willard Crosby Lyon
Congregational Church
Miga Constance McPherson
George Fox
Jamestown
Laura Lyon
Margaret Munson
Codding
Gladys Fridd
Mendelsohn
C. A. Robinson
Miss McPherson
Aupper
Twin Cities
James Moore
Armour & Co
M. 8. Mulroy
Bat Minot
Misa Fdna Zarvis
Hunter
Caura E. Moore
Rogers
Moore
Former resident here for Tuesday picnic
W. F. Cushing of Bismarck attended the Old Settlers meeting at Chautauqua Tuesday, recalling Valley City days and meeting old friends. Mrs. D. S. Raney hosted two sisters Mia Parott of Des Moines and Mrs. Wm Dretkho of Henderson, Minn, who will stay about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Cushing
Bismarck
Old Settlers
Chautauqua
Mr. Cushing
Valley City
D. 8
Raney
Mia
H. B. Parott
Des Moines
Jons
Wm. Dretekho
Henderson, Minn
Frank's death sentence commuted to life by governor
Avanta Georgia June 21 Leo M Frank whose death sentence for Mary Phagan's murder was commuted to life imprisonment by Governor Slaton. He began serving at Milledgeville State Prison Farm as Convict No. 9065. Crowds gathered, martial law declared near Slaton's estate, and Slaton was later renamed as target of an effigy protest in Marietta. G. M. Swearengen arraigned on gambling charge. Louis Hanson case continued. Frances Sailer arrives from Cincinnati for an indefinite visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avanta
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Slaton
Milledgeville
Frank
Atlanta
State Prison
Capitol Grounds
House of Representatives
Five Points
Company C
Georgia National Guard
Marietta
John H. Slaton
Georgia
Jones May Run for Senator in 1916 Primaries
Fargo dispatch reports Attorney George P. Jones known as Jones of Rock plans a 1916 U S Senate bid after serving as a 1914 democratic candidate. He hints at entering the Democratic primaries next summer while in Valley City for a law office opening and a Wilson day tie in. Mrs. P P Persons hosted a pink birthday luncheon for Mrs. George Stiles, eight guests attended, with daughters assisting in serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
George P. Jones
Northwest
Jones
Rock
Valley City
United States
Attorney Jones
P. P. Persons
George Stiles
Frank Ployhar
Harry Codding
Persons
Father of Valley City People Passes Away
Ewin M L Whitman of Finland died Tuesday after a brief illness. He was 64, a Portland newcomer since 1908, and owned a Finland shop. Survived by widow Lila, two daughters Lucile and Mrs. Benson, two sons W B and F M, and brother J H Whitman. Funeral Friday at Lorch's parlor. He was a former teacher and published poetry and songs including The Whole World Knows the Portland Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila Whitman
Lucile Whitman
Portland
T. G. Benson
Valley City
N. D
W. B. Whitman
F. M. Whitman
J. H. Whitman
Topeka
Kan
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Gare
Junea
Elka
Darby O'Malley
C. E. Vermillya
Hon. L
Platon
State Association
Sam Clark
Valley City Lodge
D. 8. Ritchie
R. W. Bassett
W. W. Smith
Herman Winterer
Grady
Clara Aldahl
A. W. Macdonald
Minot Lodge
Second Street
Dickinson Lodge
Minot
Bismarck Lodge
Dickinson
Devils Lake Lodge
Third Street
Williston Lodge
Devils Lake
Mandan Lodge
Second
Third Streets
Williston
Mandan
Second Avenue
Front Street
Fifth Street
Elke’ Home
Lutheran
Rogers Lumber CO
James Brady
Jape Samuels
Miss Kite
Petra Myhre
Percival de Hooley
Katherine Buah
Stacia
Adele Finley
Anderson Clothing Co
Frank White
John Tracy
W. W. Saith
Ernest EB. McCone
Baby
Henslar
John H. Hubbell
Hubbell
Barnes County
Oriska
Orissa
Osaka
Massachusetts
H. 8. McBride
Clinton, Kwa
Herb Hanson
G. M. Swearengen
Moe
Louis Hanson
Frances Sailer
Cincinnati
Father Sailer
Valley City People
Alter Jorgenson
Pimmer
Mrs
Howard Wilson
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