Wimbledon Manager Eyes Key Pitchers
Wimbledon manager T. X. Calnan seeks a new pitcher to share duties with Jack Schmirler. He discusses Jon Graves, a standout three quarter Blood Indian previously with Long Prairie, Minnesota, and who pitched last year. Graves reportedly has a 1917 contract with Connie Mack in Philadelphia, making him a proposed acquisition for the local team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
T. X. Calnan
Jack Schmirler
Mr. Calnan
Jon Graves
Long Prairie
Min
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Marriage Licenses Issued by Judge Irgens Over Two Weeks
Judge O I des Irgens reports marriage licenses issued in his office for two weeks. April 15 Teddy Strinder of Litchville and Martha Eidevix of Litchville. April 20 Marc Harkins of Valley City and Loto B Yaoxer of Valley City. April 22 William F Speleker of Alta township and Pauline 1 Triebold of Alta township. April 26 George Johnson of Wimbledon and Dee Price of Wimbledon. April 29 Fred Hemmer of Litchville and Alice Kelly of Litchville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. I. Des Irgens
Teddy Strinder
Litchville
Martha Eidevix
Marc Harkins
Valley City
Loto B. Yaoxer
Valeley City
William F. Speleker
Alta Township
Pauline 1
Triebold
Alt Township
George Johnson
Wimbledon
Dee Price
Fred Hemmer
Liteheville
Alice Kelly
Liteleville
Candidate Seeks State Senate Seat in Fifteenth District
A political candidate announces intent to run in the June primaries for state senate district fifteen, pledging to serve all district residents impartially. A large number of Rebekah lodge members from Wimbledon Courtenay Binford Coopertown Valleyby and Dazey plan to attend the district convention in Dazey on Thursday, with Mrs. Aliee Mares of Wheatland expected as state president. The one day session includes initiation work by Binford lodge, with a report to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Dazey
Wimbledon
Courtenay
Binford
Cooperstown
Valleyby
Aliee Mares
Wheatland
Rebegah Lodge
Binford Lodge
Good Price for Farm in Litchville Bulletin
William Wick returned to Fergus Falls Minnesota then disposed of his farm the southwest quarter of section four Rosebud to Mrs. E G Person for 46 dollars an acre with 4000 dollars down. The property sits seven miles northwest of town signaling rising real estate prices. Lucile Anderson visited her parents near Getchell Prairie then returned to Steele to resume high school and live with a sister. August Nelson formerly of Leal and Grand Rapids is rumored to have become manager at Farmers Cooperative Elevator Crosby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchville Bulletin
William Wickand
Fergus Falls
Minn
Rosebud
E.G. Person
Lucile Anderson
A. H. Anderson
Getchell Prairie
Steele
August Nelson
Leal and Grand Rapids
Farmers’ Co-operative Elevator Company
Crosby
August
Foresters Initiated in City Banquet Follows
State officers of the Catholic Order of Foresters assisted in initiating candidates Saturday night in the city banquet followed by a greatly enjoyed meal. The officers received credit for the successful meeting. Also offered for sale potato machinery including planter digger sprayer cultivator and cutter by Amand Jacobson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Foresters
Bargain. Amand Jacobson
Fingal Man Competing in Automobile Contest
Fingal resident John P F Henrikson competes in a Successful Farming Overland car contest. Subscriptions range from one year at 2.50 with post cards to seven years at one dollar, with varying postcard incentives. Entries may be mailed to Henrikson or to Successful Farming in Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John PF. Henrikson
Fingal
Tve
Henrikson
Dea Moines
Iowa
Teachers Examination in Valley City May 11 and 12 1916
The regular teachers certificate examination will be held in Valley City at the high school building on Thursday and Friday May 11 and 12 1916 starting promptly at 8 30 a m Minnie J Nielsen Superintendent Barnes County Schools announces a second ad seeking a person to do homework or travel duties for 15 to 18 dollars weekly plus expenses Mrs Jennie Brown Valley City N D invites applicants both inside and outside Valley City for the position
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
Jennie Brown
N. D
Langs and friends share social week in Sibley Trail
May 1 events include Mr. and Mrs. Wm Lang and family visiting Fred Lang's home. Ben Nolen visited R J Algeo's, and A A Algeo called on Matt Dreise. A large crowd enjoyed a Saturday dance at Julius Feuerhorn’s. John Weller shows improvement after two weeks ill. Darey shoppers include Mrs Pred Ottle and daughters Mary and Annie. Mable Nolen weekend visit planned. Dreise callers visited Dazey Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lang
Fred Lang
Ben Nolen
R. J. Algeo
A. A. Algeo
Matt Dreise
Julius Feuerhorn
John Weller
Pred Ottle
Mary
Annie
Mable Nolen
Ashtabula Social Roundup Sees Local Visits and Vehicles
May 1 local notes record Chas. McFann working for John Mortensen. Lucile and Dora Anderson visited Alfred Alderman and John Koch. Oscar Mortensen and mother drove to Valley City. Walter Emery Jr has a new Ford. A H Anderson to Valley City. Mrs Emery and daughters visited Ander son. Malcolm Noxon and Prof. Scudder rode to Anderson's. Getchell church debate drew locals. various visits to Gahlhoff and Fornheim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. McFann
John Mortensen
Lucile
Dora Anderson
Alfred Alderman
J. W. Rodewald
Valley City
Lucile Anderson
John Koch
Oscar Mortensen
Walter Emery, Jr
A. H. Anderson
Nome Social Notes From Valley City and Nearby
Mr and Mrs L Hopsgood settle in Swen Lil iethan house. Ostrander and Miller visit Valley City. Rye Taylor and Cooke couples entertain at A T Langen home. Chris Myhre visited Valley City. Struxnese from Fingal visit Nome. Olga Myhre returns to Mandan after vacation. Zion Ladies Aid entertained at Mrs Berg home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Hopsgood
Swen Liliethan House
Ostrander
L. C. Miller
Valley City
Rye
Community Notes and Local Visits Across Town
A large crowd attended as residents shared updates. Mrs W W Cooke will entertain next, with Fargo visitor Albert Holland noted. Enderlin buyer purchased a Studebaker six to a party. Mrs Wilberg and daughter Alice improve, with hopes for full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Cooke
Albert Holland
Fargo
Nome
Studebaker
Enderlin
Wilberg
Alice
Henry Johnson
Koloen
Ed. Onstad
Dr. Ostrander
Nellie Grimsted
Lisbon
Y Ostrander
Edna Stookson
Edwin Wilberg
Montana
Melvin Myhre
McQuerry
Community Notes From Stewart Neighbors
Stewart residents share a Tuesday visit among Mrs Arnold Zaun and daughters Emily and Lorren and son Amy with Mrs Fred Rohde and Mrs J H Miller and Willie. Gatherings include Mrs Schafer birthday with cake and gifts. Local visits include Louise Rohde with a new Ford and dinners with Mrs W H Potter. Joe Vandrovec and neighbours drive to Sanborn and Eckelson, while others visit Will Potter and Will Rohde families. Lizzie Clancy stays with sister Val Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Zaun
Emily
Lorren
Amy
Fred Rohde
J. H. Miller
Willie
George Dotting
Stewart
J. Shafer
Louise Rohde
Ford
Alice Tabbert
W. H. Potter
Joe Vandrovec
Anton Vandrovec
Louis Rohde
Gon
Rogers
Joe Vandroec
Joe Starke
Valley City
Sanborn
Eckelson
Mansfield
Will
Louise
Emma
Valley City Area Social Notes and Events
May 2 events report Jens Gregerson hosting a tuski ness caller at Jack Krug's near Valley City. Valley City band gave a Friday concert and dance attended by local youths. Clara Anderson of Forsyth Minn visited Moe's for two weeks. Engbret Larson and son Ronald stayed at Sunnyside farm. Mrs Moe and Miss Anderson visited Selbo's Sunday. Hastings visitors included Mr and Mrs Simon Sever Skolness and Conrad Selbo and P O Ludwig from Valley City who went to Moe farm last Thursday. C B Skonnard and daughter Mildred called at Willowdale Sunday evening. Dr Sommerfelt will lecture Sunday at 2 PM in West Prairie church in Norwegian. Meadow Creek event to be held Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Gregerson
Jack Krug’s
Valley City
Valley City Band
Clara Anderson
Forsyth
Minn
Moe's
Engbret Larson and
Ronald
Sunnyside Farm
Moe
Miss Anderson
Selbo's
Hastings
Simon
Sever Skolness
Conrad Selbo
P. O. Ludwig
Moe Farm
C. B. Skonnard
Mildred
Willowdale
Dr. Sommerfelt
West Prairie Church
Meadow Creek
Vin
Gust Collins
Adam Schneider
Oscar
Carl Evenson
Filmore County
Joseph Allain
Inga Monson
Mandlus Monson
Johanna Henrikson
Nina
Peter A. Anderson
Alfred Anderson
Kathryn
Marie Henrikson
Christian Mickelson
Sheyenne Valley
Nelson
Dist
Mads
Jens Renaby
John O. Les
Julius Henrikson
Eddie Aas
Martin Thoreson
James G. Thoreson
Ole W. Thoreson
Kath Tyn
Anton Anderson, Sr
Peter Gregerson
Magnus Monson
Jens Henrikson
John F. Henrikson
Carl Monson
Fingal
Casper Haakenson
Melvin Monson
Jens Rensby
Wheat seeding largely complete in Bheyenne Valley
May 1 report notes most farmers finished wheat sowing with oats barley flax and millet remaining. Mrs Johanna Henrikson and Mrs G Ans visited Mr and Mrs Jens Henrikson and family last Monday. Dr L S Platou of Valley City treated Mr and Mrs Hans Hanton's son Mel- in one visit that week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Henrikson
Mra. G
Ans
Jens Henrikson
Platou
Valley City
Hans Hanton
Mel
Local notes and visits dot Nelson county community
The column records residents visiting neighbors and running errands across Nelson county. Gust Collins hired out to Adam Schneider for spring work while notable trips include Magnus Monson to Kathryn and Carl Monson’s bicycle ride to Fingal. Several social calls occur among Henrikson, Aas, Thoreson, Anderson, Monson, and related families.
Local residents linked by errands and visits last week
Last week in Kathryn and surrounding areas residents engaged in shopping, visiting relatives, moving household goods, and purchasing vehicles. Notable mentions include Andrew C. Nelson buying an Overland, Mrs. Peter A. Anderson visiting Ole Stevens, and Henry E. Nelson’s Valley City trip with Helge Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn
Andrew C. Nelson
Victor Schneider
Henry E. Nelson
Valley City
Helge Olson
Tens Henrikson
Martin Thoreson
Local Social Notes from West Prairie April 29
Mr and Mrs Ernest Critchfield drove to their farm on Friday. Severt Skalness is hauling stone for his new house. Mr and Mrs Selbo shopped in Valley City Saturday. Mrs Jens Gregorson visited Skonnard's last week. Mrs C J Olson visited Mrs Thos B Olson last Thursday. Iver Wilker, recently on the Bick list, is able to get around again. Eda Davidson went to Valley City to attend a concert. Mrs Thos B Olson visited Mrs Setho last week. Mrs Hager underwent an operation last week and is resting nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Critchfield
Severt Skalness ix
Selbo
Valley City
Jens Gregorson
Skonnard's
C. J. Olson
Thos. B.olson
Iver Wilker
Eda Davidson
Thos. B. Olson
Setho
Hager
Rogers Citizen Rail: Local social notes and visits
Mrs. John Aygarn is reported sick. Numerous residents of Rogers and nearby towns, including Misses Marie and Eva Farrell, Miss Rosie Stark, Miss Anna Vogel, and Miss Thelma Woodcock, travel to Valley City, Jamestown, and Darey for visits and errands. Local greetings mark Easter, birthdays, and short business trips, with several residents visiting relatives and attending services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Citizen
John Aygarn
P. Nokken
Valley City
Misses Marie
Eva Farrell
Sanborn
L. M. James
Hans Christensen
Dewey
Misa Anna Vogel
Jack Roberts
Burlington
Cas. Pesek
Frank Vandrovee
Misa Mabel Herberg
August Becker
Kare Klub
Moore
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Ffteenth
Co. Lee
Commissi
Ners Meet
Minnie J. Nielson
Barnes County Schools
Sibley Trail
Ashtabula
Getchell
Ludwig
Fornheim’s
Fred Gahlhoff
Reinhold Gehlhoff
John Marshall
Alta
Anderson
Gahlhoff
Fred Dahl
Northwest Prairie
Bheyenne Valley
Mall
Interstate Securities Co
Sida Building
Minneapolis
Ole Stevens and
John M. Thoreson
Thoreson
Mecca Mount
Bozeman
Mont
H. B. Stark
Overland
Olaf Hanson
G. O. Aas
Julia Johnson
Ole Stevens
L. B. Hanson
West Prairie
Happy Farmer
A. P. Farrell
Twin Cities
Mary Stearns
Darey
George Ecker
Mary Butler
Nels Larson
Doris
Gus Becker
Bowden
Karen Broosten
Con
W. J. Pickett
Maud Stearns
Thelma Woodcock
The
Normal
Blanche Thompson
Cathay
Bob Bailey
Donald
Mrs. R. Flavin
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