Valley City prominence at BISMARCK Congress
Valley City leaders and five delegates attended the Mothers Congress in Bismarck. Dr. R A Acher was elected president, with Minnie C Budlong and Frank L McVey among officers. Delegates from Lincoln School PTA, Child Welfare Club, and Ritchie School PTA reported strong Valley City participation and active Parent Teacher work.
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Valley
Mothers’ Congress
Bismarck
Edi- Bismarck Tribune
Valley City
Peor
Work
Ita
O. Simonson
Lincoln School
Rudolph Acter
National Congress
North Dakota
The
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Child's Welfare Club
Hugh Wright
Ritchie
Frank Bailey
Supt
C. C. Root
R. A. Acher
Fargo
Bertha R. Palmer
Williston
Williams
A. A. Bruce
George Drake
W. A. Hughes
W. C. Taylor
Beatrice Johnstone
Grand Forks County
Lois H. Viall
Dunn County
Hanna
Frank L. McVey
Geo. A. McFarland
Valley City Normal
Dean F. B. Taylor
Jamestown College
B. J. Taylor
E. P. Quain
Laura B. Sanderson
la Moure County
Mary Flemington
Wisendale
Dickey County
George B. Newcomb
Society For the Friendless
Golden wedding of Litchville couple recalls pioneer days
Litchville Bulletin reports the second golden wedding in the area as Anders Mattson and Magdalena Mattson mark 50 years of marriage. They emigrated from Wormland Sweden in 1882 and homesteaded near Rosebud township before settling on the Svea farm. Now 73 and 76, they have four children, 13 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. A 69-guest surprise celebration followed a congratulatory address by Rev. Josephson.
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Anders Mattson
Svea
Anders
Magdalena Mattson
Wormland
Sweden
Peer Strimme
Glaiva
Lake Park
Minn
Mattson
Rosebud
Homstead
P. G. Sarsten
Vvea
Wm. King
Josephson
Cooperstown
Matt
Celebrated Mrs Otto Neumann Birthday Party
The Birthday club met Monday at Mrs. Otto Neumann's home to celebrate her birthday. Hostesses Mesdames Ward and Ployhar arranged an elaborate pink themed dinner at 6:30. Afterward, playing 500, Mrs. I Wold won high score and Mrs. A P Paulson earned the consolation prize.
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Birthday Club
Otto Neumann
Former Lisbon Hotel Man Wanted in South
Lisbon N C May 10 Sheriff Ray Craig received from the warden of Atlanta prison photographs and Bertillon descriptions of J W Lorraine alias Jack Lorraine and Jack Caper Lorraine whose home was Montgomery Alabama. He was sent up in 1912 for five years for forging United States obligations and served until 1913 when paroled. The warden says Lorraine’s prison record was good and asks for information on his whereabouts. Lorraine owned the Lorraine hotel here for several months then sold mortgaged property and left after charging bills. Sheriff Craig had been seeking his location. Chabler Pickett drove down from Leal Monday evening.
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N. C
Ray Craig
Atlanta
Georgia
J. W. Lorraine
Jack Lorraine
Jack Caper
Lorraine
Montgomery
Alabama
United States
Craig
Sherif Crafe
Real Religion Is His Subject Lectures by Dr Harry Ward
Valley City residents will attend lectures by Dr Harry F Ward of Boston University at the Normal auditorium on May 20 and 21. Morning and evening talks will cover Christianizing the Social Order and reflect Ward’s work with the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America. He has led social service efforts in Chicago, written on church and labor relations, and contributed to religious periodicals.
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Harry F. Ward
Boston University
Social Service Department
The
Methodist Church
Ward
Federal Council of the, Churches of Christ In America
Chicago
Stock Yard
City Club of Chicago
Industrial Committee
the Churches of Chicago
Commission On Church and Labor
Mllinois
Arrested on a serious rape charge in Valley City
Geo D Coats of northeast of town was arrested on a rape charge based on a complaint by Edgar V Pillar alleging assault on Sylvia L Pillar under 16. He arranged counsel, posted bail, and awaits a Tuesday hearing before Judge Moe in Valley City.
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Geo, D. Coats
Valley City
Moe
Edgar V. Pillar
Sylvia L. Pillar
Lusitania Gun Claim Denied by Cunard Official
New York May 10 Hermann Win ver head of Cunard passenger department declared the Lusitania carried no guns mounted or unmounted and no ammunition of any kind There were empty shrapnel cases There was no explosive aboard He strongly denied reports of guns aboard also noting the claim as untrue Also mentions visitors in Valley City and lectures aimed at community welfare.
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New York
Hermann Win Ver
Cunard Steamship Company
Lusitania
Wilson's Monday speech signals cautious US stance
President Wilson addresses 4,000 naturalized Americans in a 15,000 crowd, hinting the United States will pursue a peaceful course while urging Germany to heed the injustice of the Lusitania tragedy. He champions loyalty to adopted land, unity among diverse citizens, and peaceful global influence.
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Wilson
United States
Lusitania
Germany
America
Blankenburg
Washington
Junior Prom at Milton Normal School a Memorable Night
The Milton Normal school hosted a grand Junior class promenade on Monday evening. A reception in the library featured faculty and President McFarland. Rex orchestra provided music and a grand march opened the dance. Refreshments for about 300 were served by the Methodist Ladies Aid.
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Normal School
Lbrary
McFarland
Noam
Rex Orchestra
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church
Carl Opdabt
Dell Rodger
Death of Mrs Nagel in Valley City
Mrs A Nagel died Monday at 8 30 pm in Valley City from liver enlargement after a year of illness. Augusta Johanna Nagel born Waldenberg Germany May 25 1844 married Jo Nagel in 1864 later lived in Helena Scott County Minnesota and St Paul before moving to Valley City in 1880. Survived by sons Carl Nagel of Right Price Mercantile Co store and Julius Nagel editor of Forbes Republican. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from Epworth M E church.
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Augusta Johanna Nagel
Waldenberg
Germany
Helena
Scott County
Minn
Jo Nagel
Lue
St. Paul
Valley City
Nagel
Miss Nagel
Carl Nagel
Mercan Ule Co’s
Julius Nagel
Forbes Republican
Svas
Epworth M. E
Italy Nears War Decision as Giolitti Visits Rome
In Rome on May 10 the Italian government nears a war decision with signs pointing to a possible entry by declaring war on Turkey if Austria fails to concede. Rumors say time limits expire at midnight and negotiations may break off. 600000 Italian troops gather at Verona near the Austrian frontier while Austrians and Germans flee Italy and frontier service is disrupted.
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Signor Giolitti
Italy
Turkey
Hmit
Austria
Geneva
Switzerland
Verona
Tyrolese Alps
Lugario
Parking the Right of Way Near N P Depot
The Times-Record reports the city council and a parking committee favor leasing the right of way beside the N P depot to create a 20 foot wide parking strip. The south side track will be removed, a park laid out with a short fountain and ornamental features, improving an unsightly area at no cost to the city.
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Times-Record
N. P
Mother's Day at Congregational Church Crowded
Sunday services at the Congregational church celebrated Mother's Day with a full house and many turned away. The Boys class The Followers of Jesus read scripture, Marion Cole interpreted The Bravest Battle, Sara Sherman Pryor read His Mother's Sermon, a choir quartet sang Lead Kindly Light, Mrs W T Craswell sang Kipling's Mother of Mine, and the pastor urged sons and daughters to honor their mothers while they live.
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Congregational Church
Jesus
Henry Nelson
Marion Cole
Joaquin Miller
Sara Sherman Pryor
Ian MacLaren
Mrs. B R Kopp Heads to Minneapolis for Visit
Mrs. B R Kopp departed Tuesday morning for Minneapolis to spend several weeks with relatives and former friends in the Twin Cities.
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B. R. Kopp
Minneapolis
Salandra Faces Chamber Push On Foreign Policy Powers
The cabinet seeks broad authority to manage foreign and military policy. A majority of 400 deputies is anticipated as the chamber weighs the declaration to be made by Premier Salandra.
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Salandra
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