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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
1
Mrs. Lucy Hayes, 58, was found drowned in the Sheyenne River about 100 feet north of the Sweet Side wagon bridge after a night of wandering on May 26 1914. Ill health and possible temporary mental distress are cited as factors. body taken to New Rockford for burial.
Concert master and violin soloist Rehard Czerwonky signs a new five year pact with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. He has declined offers from other groups to stay under conductor Oberhoffer. His popularity with theater audiences grows as he appears in many home-season performances and leads a named string quartet. Thor Feragen returns from Norway to claim land near Raub, North Dakota, where his wife and child will join him. Mrs. Feragen has stayed with her parents during the absence.
Chief Swanson and Police Magistrate Moe quarrel over spoils from the city against Joe Saba the Syrian arrested for peddling without a license. Saba fined five dollars and costs about eight dollars unable to pay. A quantity of filmy finery he carried was confiscated and will be put to good use.
A party on First street showered Mr and Mrs Gust Peterson with a silver service set as they end decades of local tailoring. Peterson, a Valley City resident for 21 years, plan to move June 8 to New York and sail to Norway on the Kristiansafgård with daughter Mrs Carl Bonde for an extended visit.
London on May 25 saw suffragists clash with police and church officials after a busy Sunday of demonstrations. Sylvia Pankhurst was again arrested under the Cat and Mouse act following a furious struggle to free herself from fifteen suffragettes who chained themselves to her, reflecting ongoing tension over interference with the king.
General Berg issues Memorial Day orders for North Dakota Guard units to parade, report details to the Grand Army of the Republic, display the national flag at half mast from sunrise to noon, play band music before noon, and salute the flag at sunset with patriotic airs. Reports of the exercises are to be sent to the adjutant general with May’s monthly report.
A Saturday Play Day in Valley City Barnes County attracted thousands for an eight block parade and pageant. Marchers included city officials, school groups from Normal to Oriska, local businesses, and the Northwest Nursery company with tulips. Fire department, local districts, and floats from merchants showcased community pride in a grand public event.
Children from the township attended a Play Day in Valley City last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Fred Beil and two children visited Wm Noeskie’s home last Tuesday. Mrs Louis Noltimier and daughter Reva and Miss Esther Koenig shopped in Valley City last Saturday. George Iverson owns a new automobile and is seen pleasure riding. Miss Amanda Zabel, Lincoln school principal, will leave for Grand Forks to attend summer school.
A nostalgic reflection on Valley City Chautauqua praises Nature’s design along the Sheyenne River. Describes the river as a sculptor and the surrounding trees as quiet sentinels guiding campers, inviting readers to enjoy next season’s revival meetings at Minvie Lake Methodist Church.
Chief of Police Swanson received a letter from Secretary Hall urging all vehicle owners to secure their 1914 licenses immediately to avoid arrest. He warns against driving on the left, leaving cars that way, speeding, or sharp turning as violations. He stresses lives over joy rides and says arrests result from noncompliance.
The city police chief Swanson will give practical demonstrations on automobile behavior in coming weeks. He has acquired a Maxwell car and plans to show how to turn corners, which street side to walk on, avoid other vehicles, and other skills, without detailing dangerous stunts.
A Civic Improvement League committee and Normal school group finalize plans to spark children’s garden interest. Prizes total about 90 dollars from bankers and merchants with awards per ward and a town sweepstakes. Nursery stock and seeds donated for winners. entries open to ages 8 to 16 with rules on self planting and record keeping. Weather concerns loom but expectations rise for a strong crop season in North Dakota.
Noble T 8 Henry received a letter from Potentate Benieke of Kem Temple Grand Forks announcing their Spring Ceremonial for May 29 next Friday This major annual event at Grand Forks draws attention from Valley City and is urged for large attendance Local Nobles are expected to participate
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