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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1915

Page

7

North Dakota Girl Killed in Oklahoma

Agnes Pearl Lamott, 19, formerly of Wahpeton and Aberdeen, married then separated from Howard E. Rice Jr., and left a child in care near Breckenridge. P. H. Hunt, 26, Humbolt Tenn, shot Lamott and then killed himself in Wagoner, Oklahoma, after forcing an alleged elopement. town chief Townsend to arrange body. The Fargo area family was notified, while unknown future actions remain.

Wagoner Okla P. H. Hunt Humbolt Tenn Pearl Lamott Townsend Hunt Wahpeton N. D Agnes Pearl Lamott Aberdeen Howard E. Rice, Jr Canselton Breckenridge Minn H. H. Townsend

Signatures raise question on suspending fourteen laws in Bismarck

April 29 an employee of the state tax commission says EB O Hellstrom has secured enough signatures to suspend the fourteen laws but reports from parts of the state cast doubt. About 9000 signatures may prove decisive and Governor Hanna may call an extra session to decide the fate of the laws.

Bismarck State Tax Commission EB. O. Hellstrom Hanna

Scott's Emulsion Promoted as Spring Tonic for Children

Delicate children and their parents are urged to take Scott's Emulsion as a spring tonic to renew blood and support activity during seasonal changes. Claiming it builds health, the ad promotes one spoonful after each meal for a month and notes it contains no wine alcohol or harmful drugs while warning against substitutes.

Scott

Taxpayer burden in referendum cost debate and extra sessions

The article argues that special emergency clauses to bypass referendum impose costs on taxpayers through possible extra sessions or elections. It notes 1916 election timing, publishing $6,000 costs for constitutional amendments, and cites an Oregon supreme court view that five percent of voters control such expenditures. It blames petition circulators and signers for consequences.

Hanna Oregon Supreme Court

North Dakota Enforcement League Seeks 20000 Members

In a call for a large, nonpartisan citizen group the North Dakota Enforcement League urges enrollment of 20,000 members, half of them voters, to defend Prohibition, influence legislation, and elect officials who will enforce law. The writer warns of possible resubmission efforts at the 1916 election and urges readiness to oppose liquor advocates from any side.

North Dakota Enforcement League North Dakota League

Elizabeth Clark Celebrates Birthday with Friends

Elizabeth Clark marked another career milestone with a Friday birthday gathering at her parents’ corner home on Twelfth avenue and Front street. The entertaining group sang and played games, enjoyed a luncheon, and friends departed after a jovial, well hosted evening before Robin Jaberg returned to Sanborn.

Elizabeth Clark Twelfth Avenue Front Street Asa Robin Jaberg Sanborn

Normalonians Return Home After Eastern Tour Ovation

The Normalonians arrived home Saturday evening at 8:30 to a large crowd of students and citizens at the station, who gave them a generous ovation.

Ormalonians Normalonians Citzens

Inmate Wagley Found By Chief Swanson In Jamestown

An escaped inmate of Jamestown asylum was located Saturday by Chief Swanson. Wagley said he walked all night before arriving here and was returned to Jamestown Saturday evening. Numerous city residents were noted in town for various affairs including medical, educational, and social visits.

Local Notes From Valley City Convention And Community

Miss Laura Sanderson county superintendent of La Moure County left Saturday on No 3 for home. At the convention she spoke with Miss Antonette Sanderson and E M Stevenson of Fargo representing Keystone Silo Co about 20000 cement silo blocks. Mrs Iva Newton of Omaka improving after an operation at Riverside hospital. Miss Mabel Shelver of Darey returned home from the teachers meeting in Valley City. Mrs Barnard Oderman of Oriska underwent an operation at Riverside hospital for appendicitis and is recovering. Dr Macdonald returns from Chicago on business. Mr and Mrs W L Greene and W Maier arrived from Mansfield by Alto. A L Schafer of Carrington left for home after two days at the convention. J J Engen returned from a trip in South Dakota. J B Pansen of Eckelson was in the city on business. EB Baker of Cooperstown was here for the last day of the convention. Matt Mason and EB McGee visited Rogers then Nome and Lucca, with a 90 mile car trip. they came in by train from Lucca. On Friday April 30 a marriage license was issued to Nels Pederson of Valley City and Bridgett Tom of St Paul. Miss Mae Stuart hosted the ladies bridge club with Mrs Paul Featherstone winning the high score. The serving of a dainty hinch.

F C. Tenney R. H. Bailey Brainerd St. Paul Bailey Aaron Donald J. W. Bailey Rockus Minn Clifford Ferguson Eckelson Gertrude McLaughlin Valley City Teachers’ Convention Darey Bohn Alta Taylor John Anderson Cuba Ralph Miller Melville Paulsen Elkton Valley Hotel Geo. W. Fish Waterloo Emil Hackbarth Fargo la Selma Suby Educational Association John D. Gray Fargo T. X. Jones Gray Eva Stotman Nellie Ritchie Margaret Sandy D. J. Minogue Marble Works Anamoose Mildred Patterson McHenry Lana Ruth Hart A. L. Orange Spiritwood Charles G. Lund Rhea James Mapleton Laura Sanderson la Moure County Misa Antonette Sanderson E. M. Stevenson Keystone Silo Co Iva Newton Omaka Riverside Hospital Mabel Shelver Barnard Oderman Oriska Macdonald Chicago W. L. Greene W. Maier Alto Mansfield A. L. Schafer Carrington J.J. Engen South Dakota J. B. Pansen W. EB. Baker Cooperstown Matt Mason EB. L. McGee Rogers Nome Lucca Irgens Nels C. Pederson Bridgett

Senator Young May Be Next Governor of N. D.

New Rockford reports the death of Mrs. J. Z. Parrish due to heart failure after acute indigestion. She leaves a husband and six children. funeral was held Wednesday and burial at the northern cemetery. In Bismarck, State officials discuss senatorial prospects with Thomas Hall undecided, while Asher L. Burdick and Congressman Young emerge as possible candidates if Burdick declines.

New Rockford N. D Mra. J. Z. Parrish Bismarck Thomas Hall United States Hall Willin Tom Helgeson Norton Hanson Asher L. Burdick Burdick Congressman Young Valley City

U S Will Ask Germany to Explain Attack on Cush ing

Washington May 2 It is believed Bryan will instruct Ambassador Gerard in Berlin to seek information from the German government about the attack on the American steamer Cush ing The Hague report says the Cush ing Captain Harland carrying petroleum from New York to Rotterdam was attacked by German airplanes near the North Hinder lightship on April 29 Three bombs were dropped one hit the ship causing damage but no lives were lost

Washington Bryan Gerard Berlin Cushing Vandyke Hague Rotterdam Harland Petroleuta New York North Hinder

Bishop O'Reilly Confirms Class at Fargo Parish

On Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Bishop James O'Reilly of Fargo confirmed a class of 33 candidates at the Catholic church. The ceremony drew one of the largest crowds, with flowers adorning the church as Fr. Ryan and Fathers Sailor and Higgins assisting. An early Mass with Holy Communion was held at 8:00 a.m.

James O'Reilly D. D Fargo Father Ryan Sailor Higgins

Entertained Guests At Dinner In Helena Avenue Home

Miss Lillian Cook hosted a May day dinner at her Helena avenue home honoring Miss Schook of Detroit Minnesota. Tables featured May baskets and a central basket of spring flowers in a cordial social event.

Lillian Cook Helena Avenue

Congressmen Young Acts as Judge in Jamestown Oratorical Contest

Congressman Young rode to Jamestown Friday morning and was chosen to serve as a judge in the state oratorical contest held there that evening. Bob McGee and Matt Mason traveled to the southeast county Thursday to deliver an automobile at Lucen and inspect the Mason farm near Nome. Mr. and Mrs. M. Naughton and daughter Mary visited from Darey Thursday, returning that night. Mary stayed to attend the educational association, staying at Miss Eva Bailey’s home. M. K. Hastings visited from Fargo Thursday and returned on No. 8. Miss Mae Van Cant and Miss Della Jacobson, teaching at Fingal, spent the weekend with Mrs. H. C. Ramoth, leaving Friday for Detroit, Minn., and Fargo respectively.

Congressman Young Jamestown Bob McGee Matt Mason Luc‘en Mason Nome M. Naughton Mary Naughton Darey

Devils Lake concert fuels strong alumni enthusiasm

Special to Times Record Devils Lake April 30 a packed house Thursday evening repeatedly encored the Normalanians under the Devils Lake alumni of the Valley City Normal. The audience praised the group for its spring work and looks forward to a home concert Monday. The Loyalty Song drew a spontaneous sing along as the alumni showed evident pride in their organization. After a sight-seeing trip to Devils Lake the party heads to Aneta for the final concert Friday night.

Devils Lake Valley City Normal Valley City Studl Great Salt Lake Great Northern Minneapolis Lake Minnetonka Aneta

FourYearOld Burns Fire at Jensen Farm Home

The four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Jensen was severely burned Friday morning at the Jensen farm. She tried to light a lamp with matches and her clothing caught fire, burning badly before the flames were put out.

Martin Jensen Jensen Farm

Burned Barns Raise Suspicions Of Arson Band

Leonard May 1. A large barn on the Williams Schimming farm seven miles northwest of Leonard burned to the ground in the early hours. Discovered around 1 o'clock the blaze is believed to be incendiary, fueling fears of an arson band targeting Cass county farmers.

Leonard N. D Cass County Williams Schimming Menac Ma

Baby Arrives At Gibson Home Morning Visit

A seven and a half pound baby arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gibson on Monday morning. Mr. Gibson works as a bookkeeper at Valley City Steam Laundry.

Aaturdy Jay Gibson Mr. Gibson Valley City Steam Laundry

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