Community Notes and Visits Across Local Towns
Local residents many in and out of town. Henry Cowdrey visited Wimbledon last week while Rose Lettenmaier and others hosted or visited friends in Mansfield Sanborn St. Paul and Waconia Minn. Principal Roy Cowdrey returned from Bowman N C after a successful term. The Saint Catherine parish St Mary’s male choir performed a difficult mass with John Wreland leading at the parish hall. Chamberlain’s Tablets advertised as liver remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
Henry Cowdrey
Valley City
Rose Lettenmaier
L. K
Geo, Nenatel
Ida
John Sauer
Wm. Schriever
Arthur Kee
C. Lettenmaier
Gus Brock
Hobart
Roy Cowdrey
Bowman
N. C
J. A. Stoll
Cora Larson
Chas, Munz
Saint Catherine Parish
St. Mary's
John Wreland
Purity Sunday Proclaimed in North Dakota 1915
Governor L B Hanna proclaims Sunday July 18, 1915 as Purity Sunday in North Dakota urging citizens to improve national character and resist alcohol drugs and white slave traffic. State officials note cooperation with the International Purity Congress. Mrs John Kerwen visits Minneapolis sister Mrs W J Carroll in Friday report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
North Dakota
International Purity Congress
L. B. Hanna
Bismarck
A. D
Thos. P. Hall
John Kerwen
Minneapolis
W. J. Carroll
Governor Hanna Proclaims Good Roads Day in North Dakota
Gov I L B Hanna proclaims Monday June 28th 1913 Good Roads Day to spark statewide campaign for highway building and maintenance aided by federal and state funds. He urges municipal and county groups along with state bodies to lead efforts under the Good Roads cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Congress of the
United States
State Highways Association
I. L. B. Hanna
Road improvements urged by state leaders in 1915
An earnest appeal urges public officials civic and improvement groups automobile clubs farmers businessmen and all people of the state to give special attention to improving old roads and laying out new ones dated June 13 1915 signed by Governor L B Hanna and Secretary of State Thos P Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
L. B, Hanna
Thos. P. Hall
Shamboy Sets Fast Mark at Hamline Ahead of Valley City Races
The Minneapolis Journal notes Shamboy driven by Dan Alleman clocked 2 07 pace at Hamline, with Bonnie Hal 2 10 and Spooner Boy 2 13 as Alleman’s stable also prep for Valley City events. Debently and Bryan Lockheart posted solid miles, while Shamboy and Spooner Boy target Valley City 2 10 and 2 24 races respectively and other entries loom for July 6 7 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Journal
Hamline
Shamboy
Dan Alleman
Alleman
Bonnie Hal
L. 8. Chapine
Williston
N. D
Spooner Boy
Rob Roy
Len
Cooperstown
N. C
Debently
John Dowd
Bryan Lockheart
Niles
Valley City
Mansfield Visitors and Local Happenings Reported
Sanborn visitors Mr and Mrs Marsh attended in Mansfield while Mrs Henry Cowdrey shopped in Valley City. John Jones and Boyd Thompson left for Glasgow Montana to tour the country. Raymond McLees visited from McHenry for summer at home. Mrs Agnes Brueske and daughter from Wimbledon guests at D R Jones. Bert Diemert attended his sister’s wedding in Kensal. New hall work advances as foundation is complete and frame expected this week. Elmer Roy Cowdrey return from school. Will Bublitz of Grand Forks visited the Cowdrey home. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Joseph Bignall and bought an organ and chairs for the Dist 48 school house for church use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cowdrey
Valley City
Frank Hinchberger
Omer Clark
John Jones
Boyd Thompson
Glasgow
Montana
Raymond McLees
McHenry
Agnes Brueske
Wimbledon
D. R. Jones
Bert Diemert
Kensal
Dist
Pioneer of five states dies at age 94 in Grafton
Thomas E. Cooper a pioneer of Minnesota Montana Wisconsin North Dakota died at 94. He helped draft soldiers in Minnesota in 1863 and helped wagon trains to Montana in 1864. He helped establish Last Chance camp in Montana now Helena and served as school superintendent in Wisconsin. In North Dakota he was an early homesteader built the first hotel and led the first township board of supervisors. He carried the territorial ballot box to Pembina on foot in the first general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
N. D
Thomas E. Cooper
Minnesota
Colorado
Montana
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Pine City
Minn
General Sully
Prairies
Mr. Cooper
Last Chance
Helena
Tomah
Wis
Pembina
Helgesen Warns U S Not Ready for War in Navy Critique
Congressman H T Helgesen arrived in Fargo and warned that the United States is not prepared for war due to an inadequate navy. He cited submarine issues in New York, criticized Secretary Daniels, and said Washington lacks clarity on navy efficiency and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Wilson
United States
H. T. Helgesen
Oriental
New York
Washington
Orst
Helgesen
Daniels
Navy
Restored to Good Health After Stomach Trouble
Mrs Otto Gans of Zanesville Ohio writes of four years of illness with stomach trouble during which she lost weight and grew weak. After taking two bottles of Chamberlains Tablets she reports being a well woman. For sale by Siegfried Pharmacy Times-Record Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siegfried Pharmacy
Otto Gans
Zaneavile
Ohio
Chamberlain
Sanborn High School Holds Second Class Graduation
The Sanborn Enterprise reports the second annual graduation exercises at Sanborn high school. Three students Paul Wright Lois Elliott and Maynard Olson received diplomas. Rev John Kleidon offered the invocation and Benediction. A welcome address by Maynard Olson and music by Miss Inez Atwood plus a Fine address by Rev Frank Atkinson highlighted the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanborn Enterprise
Sanborn High School
Paul Wright
Lois Elliott
Maynard Olson
John Kleidon
Miynard Olson
Loise Elliott
M. D. Willemar
Frank Atkinson
Inez Atwood
Mra
C. O. Langer
John Kleiden
Valley City Soldier Contributes War Cry Poem
F A Sandberg of Valley City Salvation Army corps contributed a War Cry poem titled The Other Cheek about the Lusitania sinking. A typewritten copy was sent to President Wilson. The verse urges turning the other cheek and seeks divine guidance for the nation to avoid war carnage. Also notes visits by Dean Squires, university arrivals, and local movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Sandberg
Valley City Corps
Salvation Army
Wilson
Valley City
N. D
Bargain Piano for Sale Burl Walnut Quality
For sale a slightly used piano in Burl walnut finish described as good as new. Cash or terms offered. Phone number 603-L listed, likely an informal classified ad from a historical newspaper.
Rev Moultrie Heads Grand Chapter R A M
Rev L G Moultrie of Valley City named grand high priest of North Dakota Royal Arch Masons at Grand Forks annual meeting. Williston chapter charter granted, Sanborn dispensation refused. list of elective officers includes Best, McEnroth, Ringo, Christianson, Turner, Duis, Stockwell, Lord and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
L. G. Moultrie
Valley City
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
North Dakota
Masonic Temple
Moultrie
J. H. Fraine
Grafton
Williston
Sanborn
G. Moultrie
R. L. Best
Bismarck
King
E. L. McEnroth
Fargo
Grand Scribe
J. Roy Ringo
Minot
A. M. Christianson
J. H. G. Turner
Grand Royal Arch
George E
Autos in Collision Near Turner Road Report
A Ford carrying passengers collided with a Buick while the Buick slowed to turn. The Ford’s movement was not observed and struck the rear of the Buick. The Ford’s right rear wheel broke off, rear lamp damaged, and front axle twisted. No injuries or serious damage reported.
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Ford
Buick
Defiance Man Visits Valley City Family Surprise
L. A. Way of Defiance Iowa arrived on No. 4 Thursday to visit his daughter Mrs. G. W. Hanna and family. He traveled via South Dakota Hugeley Jamestown and Valley City and plans a two to three week stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Way
Defiance
Iowa
G. W. Hanna
Mr. Way
South Dakota
Hugeley
Jamestown
Valley City
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Irving Cummings
Heman
Sil Hous Attapka
Waseca Fence Tool Co
Wageca, Minn
Sadler
Thomas Maresh
Barnes County
Gov. Hanna
Spencer D. Reed
D. C. Valley City
City Drug Store
Mansfield
Mrs. Marsh
First National Bank
VY City
Forth Dakota Capital
U. S
Secretary of the Navy
Valley City Soldier
WAR Cry
Jesus
Dean Squires
University
University of North Dakota
Itor
Home Department
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F. E. Packard
Hilborn
Hanna
North Pacific Coast
Yellowstone National Park
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Portland
San Francisco
Coastwise Steamship Line
Great Northern Pacific Steamship Co
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J.J. Chamberlain Valley City
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