Faulty Construction Endangers Jamestown Junior High
A floor support in the Jamestown junior high school sagged three and a half inches causing a tremor in a first floor classroom. Instructor L L Lamb dismissed pupils and led them out. King and a helper braced the weakened area preventing a serious accident. An investigation blamed faulty construction and poor workmanship. Board of Education to meet and discuss remedies with temporary braces planned to allow limited use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
L. L. Lamb
K. K. King
Board of Education
Governor hints at no early special election for district
In Bismarck on May 8 the governor suggested no immediate special vote to fill the late Representative Helgeson’s seat. He said Congress may adjourn in June and likely not reconvene before December, arguing a campaign would waste time and North Dakota could endure absence longer. He has not fixed a date or formal process for candidate selection, though Republicans in Fargo favored convention selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Henry T. Helgeson
Congress
Junean
Frazier
North Dakota
Fargo
Tractor Jumped a Bridge Terrifying Farm Rescue
Park River resident W. J. Odne of Edinburg escaped a farm disaster when his tractor swerved and toppled into a coulee. The machine broke the railing, plunged down the embankment, and Odne was hurled five feet onto a pile of stones, narrowly avoiding being pinned.
Chip in Boys Slogan Spreads in Stanton Business District
Stanton May 8 The phrase Chip in, boys is being touted as a fundraiser slogan as 1 D Thue and G Fuerst tour business houses this week seeking contributions for a baseball team. At a recent meeting Dr C O Smith was named manager V V Isaacs captain and Dr C C Smith treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton
Cavalier Honor Roll Names Nine Enlistees
Cavalier May 8 The honor roll of new enlistments from this city comprises Gordon Duncan Laverne Thompson Roy Disbrow Herbert Rahn Resviel Rohda John Schluchter Joseph Campbell Ernest Kibler and Charles McMurchie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavalier
Gordon Duncan
Laverne Thompson
Roy Disbrow
Herbert Rahn
Resviel Rohda
John Schluchter
Joseph Campbell
Ernest Kibler
Charles McMurchie
Bismarck Man Loses Homestead Fire Then Camped in Tent
Fort Yates May 8 A Bismarck man C T Wynkoot who filed last fall on a nearby homestead now lives in a tent after a prairie fire swept his section. The blaze destroyed all his provisions and farm equipment as it spread over a wide area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Yates
C. T. Wynkoot
Bismarck
Park River Considers Converting Ball Park to Garden
May 8. Park River may convert the ball ground into a garden tract if fans fail to organize a team. Citizens prefer a municipal garden over a baseball squad as the issue gains local sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Park
Park River
Jamestown Man Dies in Minneapolis
Jamestown May 8 James R Mc Ginnis 35 formerly of Jamestown died in Minneapolis Saturday of apoplexy The remains have been sent to Jamestown and the funeral will be held here Thursday May 8 The first pranks in North Dakota are reported at the T J Bell farm two miles from Cogswell Lightning killed two horses owned by unstad
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
James R. McGinnis
Minneapolis
North Dakota
Aunt Abigail and Uncle Robert Move In and Out of a Hollow House
A narrator and wife host Aunt Abigail and Uncle Robert to quell a family feud over living space. The exasperating pair spar over politics and habits, while a plan to swap relatives leads to unexpected romance as Uncle Robert and Aunt Abigail reveal a budding marriage. The narrator later funds a home and annuity for the couple, who eventually live contentedly together.
Washington May 8 Conference on Submarine War Effort
Washington reports a high level naval and scientific meeting at Secretary Daniels home to review submarine defense experiments and future work. Key officials and Edison contributed as officials foresee rapid crystallization of efforts toward safer seas. Local clubs form Red Cross auxiliary with officers elected at a Tuesday gathering and a silver tea planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniels
Navy
Naval
Benson
Taylor
Griffin
Earle
Grant
Submarine Service
William Strother Smith
Departments
Scientifc
W. L. Saunders
Lawrence Addicks
Thos. Robbins
Elmer A. Sperry
Benjamin B. Thayer
Thomas A. Edison
Miss Parkinson Secures Two Navy Recruits in Jamestown
Jamestown reports Miss Emily Parkinson, appointed special navy recruiting officer, secured two new recruits for the regular navy. Celle and Henry Miller, sons of W. H. Miller of Cleveland, were the new rookies and departed for Minneapolis yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Emily Parkinson
Navy
Celle
Henry Miller
W. H. Miller
Cleveland
Minneapolis
Jamestown Banker Joins Grain Exchanges Defense Council
E P Wells of Minneapolis, ex president of James River National Bank Joy in Jamestown joins a seven member committee representing grain exchanges to cooperate with the national defense council. Jodn Westhope reports May 8 a Canadian regiment member from Arras battle 28 year old van A Jackson is killed April 10 as a brother of Mrs John Hawker of this city. Blackleg returns to Adams county causing fear as cattle losses mount with multiple head reported by local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
E. P. Wells
Minneapolis
James River National Bank of
National Defence Council
Jodn
Westhope
van A. Jackson
John Hawker
Arras
France
Hawker
Jackson
Haynes
Adams County
C. Jensen
C. A. Randall
C. Mowry
Underwood Bid Farewell To Warbound Citizens
May 8 Underwood crowd gathers at the station to bid farewell to local young men enlisting. A Civil War veteran is carried aloft in a human-seat by cheering supporters as the procession moves through town and flags wave at the departing train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting at Lutheran Free Church
The Ladies Aid of the Lutheran Free Church will meet Thursday afternoon at 3 in the church parlors. Refreshments will be served by Mrs. M Mickelson. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lutheran Free Church
M Mickelson
Card of Thanks for Floral Tributes in Bereavement
Charles Hall and Mr and Mrs thank friends and neighbors for kindness and beautiful floral tributes during the loss of their wife and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hall
Young People Society Meeting At Lutheran Free Church
The Lutheran Free Church Young People's society will hold its regular meeting Friday at 8 in the church parlors. The program starts at 8 with refreshments served by Mesdames Swanson and Lauritson. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Mrs. Charles Hall died Friday May 4 at Riverside hospital after a brief illness. Funeral was at the Methodist church Monday afternoon. She leaves husband four children aged six and three months, her mother and three brothers and sisters of Eldridge. Mr. Hall lives on the Granger farm 11 miles north of Valley City, moved there last October from Canada. Interment was at Hillside cemetery. The family has community sympathy. F P Mann of Devils Lake, president of North Dakota Mutual Fire Insurance Company, was in the city Tuesday for an executive board meeting and returned Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail
Trobert
Uncle Robert
Billy
Robert
Tanny
Chen
Young People’s_society of ther Lutheran Free church
Mesdames Swanson
Lauritson
Charles Hall
Riverside Hospital
F. P. Mann
Devils Lake
North Dakota Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Mr. Mann
Green Township Notes and Local Social Events
E L Bow George Olson and Myles Stillings traveled to Valley City last Friday. The school baseball team will visit Litchville May 12 to play the local team. Amy Evanson visited Valley City over the weekend. Lyceum program Thursday features Rev C B Ver milya and the Lutheran choir with the school orchestra. starts 8 15. Arbor Day observed with gypsy and hoboe outfits. students cleaned grounds and barns. Ladies Aid met at G Mikelson farm with Bow transporting about 12 girls in his big six. Prof E L Bow visited Enderlin last Saturday afternoon and returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Bow
George Olson
Myles Stillings
Valley City
Litchville
Times-Record Office
L. K. Stillings
D. R. Jones
Clark City
Jones
Amy Evanson
Lyceum
C. BE. Vermilya
Luthieran Church Choir
Green Township
Noltimier Consolidated School
Times-Record
Mr. Bow
G. Mikelson
Enderlin
Real estate transfers listed for Valley City area
A stream of property dealings shows multiple transfers in Valley City and nearby towns. Names include A E B Peterson, Gilbert Anderson, Hope National Bank, W J Morrish, N B Perkins, Mary Hunt, J E Jacobson, Darey State Bank, Hugh McDonald, C K Myhbre, EB Myhre, H E McCready, Geo A McFarland, Burl Carr, Engebret Larson, Reneta Kallberg, Pauline Swanson, Ole Brudevold, F P Young, Township of Exina, and A R Rogers with parcels in Furgeson s 24 ad Oriska Riverside Benson s ad org Leal Root s ad Valley City. Amounts range from $1 to $3600 for various lots and tracts. The Timea-Record notes it will call while in Valley City and ends mid-sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. EB. Peterson
Gilbert Anderson
Furgeson
Nome
Hope National Bank
W. J. Morrish
N. B. Perkins
Mary P. Hunt
Oriska
Times-Record Office
Valley City
J. E. Jacobson
Darey State Bank
First National Bank
Hugh McDonald
H. E. McCready
C. K
EB. K. Myhbre
Riverside
Geo. A. McFarland
Burl Carr
Root’s
Ad. V. C
Engebret Larson
Reneta Kallberg
Benson's
Timea-Record
Cal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aunt Abigail
Abail
St. Paul
Panny
Sal
Fanny
Fenny
Dwo
Hoth
Jin
Dea
Graciana
Scott
Gray’s Dept. Store
Edison
Woman's Club
Miss Parkinson
Rwood
Lutheran Ladies
J. E. Hall
Young People's Society
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!