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!
This newspaper page contains 34 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
5
The report states Friday's Daily Joe Clarke names the driver of the car involved in the Cor ren affair as being held by authorities. Dick Patten was arrested for drunkenness and remains in jail awaiting disposition.
Mies Nellie Woodward, assistant photographer at the McFarland studio for three years, plans to open her own studio possibly buying a business in St Cloud. She is expert in the work and is expected to succeed wherever she locates.
Devils Lake topped the field yesterday in the race for the 1922 American Legion convention at Jamestown. The town and its visitors enjoyed a fine time with most delegates returning home overnight. Reported by I. J.
Mrs B A Parsons and two children visited Dr Parsons parents Mr and Mrs PLR and accompanied the editor and wife on a month long trip to the Pacific Coast. They left last night for their Milwaukee home and enjoyed the journey.
A bake sale and canned fruit sale will start at two o'clock on Saturday afternoon at Cowell's Implement Shop on Fifth Avenue. A group known as the Altruists clan will offer homemade candy for sale at that time.
A Texas debtor writes to a banker about an overdue account. He explains he will pay when he is paid and warns the banker about judgment, asking for patience and stating he has not forgotten the debt.
Burl Care and Charley Otto have bought an interest in the Anderson Clothing Company store with Mr. Anderson retiring. Krogh Otto and Carr offer a three prize contest for naming the new firm with merchandise prizes of 12 50, 7 50, and 5.00. Winners announced in due time. The firm stocks a fine line and aims to capture market share.
Stockholders resolved differences at a Fargo gathering as the board of directors agreed to resign at the January annual meeting. Officers include P. M. Casey as president and manager and J. B. Leum, H. Beckwith, J. C. Bergh, William Olson, Anthony Walton, Lewie Altenbernd, A. S. Walie, and C. D. King as directors. The decision followed a temporary injunction restricting management participation after nearly a year of mismanagement charges. The second item cites 1920 North Dakota literacy figures with 9 937 illiterate adults, declines since 1910, and breakdown by origin.
Saturday's page notes the fast school gridiron team preparing for the season opener. Local business guests include Cal Dargan heading to Fargo for the weekend, Jack Healy visiting from Barnes County Implement, and Oliver Stevens from Armstrong Paint. An automobile party including E Hoog with wife and E Downing with wife traveled from Marshalltown to Valley pay before returning to the city.
A wedding attendance draws visitors from Rogers and nearby towns for cricket day bargains as J Randahl visits the Times Record. Rev. and Mrs. Charles Baxter arrive as the new All Saints Church rector set to begin duties, born in Minneapolis and trained at Ripon. Local students prepare to arrive for college with calls for community help to find housing.
Daniel L. Hoffman selected for piano teacher post but cannot leave Cornell College after two years. Thomas B. Kemp chosen to start October 4 at the local college. Kemp, a Peabody Conservatory graduate from Baltimore, arrives highly recommended as a musician.
Gr Robertson awarded contract for a replacement glass panel at the Dryer sign above his ready to wear shop in the Bank of Valley City building. Forman Ford Plate Glass of Minneapolis will supply the panel through architect Eugene McFarland. Mrs Bonde honored by Mrs Oppegaard as she returns from Norway with a homecoming party of about twenty five guests.
Miss Charlotte Reimstad formerly with C. C. Chaffee Company has begun duties in the alteration department at Robertson's Ready-to-Wear. She is an expert fitter and will operate at the new location. A Ford touring car was stolen from the Scandia Hotel rear last night along with a limousine. Car details include Motor No. 5198215 and North Dakota license 0797. The Eastern Star held a pleasant evening at their hall with refreshments, cards, and storytelling. Mr. and Mrs. John Sutton of Sutton, North Dakota visited city friends for a few days, planning to return this afternoon.
The American Legion Auxiliary sale in the Barnes County Implement building yesterday drew strong receipts from the sale of goods. J. W. Aldrich, Kin fired Hotel landlord, touring the East, returned Thursday evening after a pleasant trip and reports Jack looking fit and the visit seeming to benefit him.
Jack Syverson visited the editor before heading to Fingal where his wife and child were visiting relatives. Dr J E Pitegerald, Chicago Cook County Hospital physician, is visiting family in Cooperstown for a week. Dr E A Pray and Supt George Hanna returned from Duluth after attending the Rotary district conference with Fargo and North Dakota clubs represented. District Governor Alfred Zimmerman of Wausau Wisconsin attended.
C H Carpenter president of Carpenter Lumber Yards heads back to Minneapolis after two weeks here. Edith and Helen Stowell, teachers, depart for Fingal for a weekend visit. D W Clark returns from St Louis after a insurance convention and stops in Kansas City. Mrs M Bolene visits Fargo, W G Flatt seeks buyers for Olds car. Marion Avery, former local student, now a senior law student at the University, is highlighted.
Tuesday and Wednesday reports list Mrs. Frank Ployhar and Mrs. J. B. Ellis traveling to Fargo for Federated Clubs. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Moline welcome a daughter, with Mrs. Moline's parents in town. Trains bring State Teachers College students to open fall term. Arthur Olson relocates to Miller house for winter.
Monday report lists Rural Dean appointment for C W Baxter, visits by Bruce Cox Jip Minoles and G B Haggart, and travel of Ludvig Larson D S Ritchie Harley McCready and others. Families and staff change homes at central Town Rudalé Hotel and Times-Record. Salvation Army drive begins as Florence Busdicker departs Pisek for a position. Miss Cornforth joins local telephone office as chief operator.
Mayor Bonhus reports Ys Valley City now has three pumps at the Well, two operating to deliver about 1500 gallons per minute, vastly increasing supply. The upgrade cost under a thousand dollars, easing taxpayer concerns and showcasing economical city management.
R C Dobson, formerly with Times-Record now at Daily News in Minot, moves about seeking new job. Miss Emma Jacobson hosts a surprise party before her California winter departure. Methodist conference opens with delegates. Daily Times-Record to publish daily penerem and events. Fred Malloy notes 26 acres planted on State Teachers College farm yielded 1500 bushels of potatoes and 126 bushels of carrots.
The committee lists a Tuesday evening church service followed by a reception and urges members with motor cars to transport guests. A Soo Line change shifts Train No 108 to a fall schedule arriving Valley City at 9 25 Sunday morning. travelers are advised to note the new times.
Large turnout expected at Grand Theatre tonight to see The Four Horsemen with curtain at 8 15 PM. Mr Pillar warns early arrivals to secure seats as seating starts after show begins. Farmers flocked town Saturday with fine weather and a bargain sale. Gov Frazier visit boosts crowd. merchants report strong business and dairy interest. A major national dairy show next week draws many stock raisers and farmers. special trains planned from the northwest.
Jake Messner reports twelve acres of potatoes yielding 1300 bushels, with expectations of 3000 from the crop, leaving him hopeful for winter meals. Arthur DuVall observed a touring car overturned east of Tower City with blood and personal items nearby, the driver possibly E. J. McGouth Moorhead.
The state has given tentative approval for surveys for state and federal aid projects in North Dakota for 1922 totaling 2709 miles. Twenty counties have petitioned for surveys and aid, with expected federal lands increasing road building next year. Barnes county is allocated twenty miles. Counties listed include Ward ten, Burke twelve, Ransom one, Mountrail twelve, Emmons twelve, McIntosh twelve, Pagan sixteen, Nelson twelve, Renville thirty five, Dickey twenty two, Foster eleven, LaMoure seventeen, Sargent sixteen, Bottineau eleven, Case seventeen, Towner fourteen, Barnes twenty, Eddy thirteen, McLean twenty, Divide seven.
Wednesday visitors include From Wahpeton North Dakota Mrs Falley and husband and Mrs Gardiner with daughter from Brookings. Local residents travel to Fargo Cooperstown and Minneapolis. Riverside hospital staff and Twin Cities trips noted along with a newborn at Riverside hospital.
Sil remains hospitalized at Riverton for unspecified injuries but shows steady progress and is expected to return home soon.
A patient identified as Mra, C- M, Axtell at Riverside hospital is reported to be recovering rapidly. Friends are glad to hear of her improving health. Terie G members received their first pay check last evening after the weekly drill. Members missing checks should apply to Capt. Meyers.
Schultz of Minneapolis F J Spang and B J Kough of Moline Ill visit Valley City to discuss the North Dakota business scene. Oliver Mackey, long ill with typhoid, shows slight improvement. Dr Winfield Scott Hall, social and home problems lecturer, will speak next Saturday under YMCA Rotarians and Community Club sponsorship with programs to follow.
The Rev G B Vermilya formerly pastor here now in Alto Palo California arrives this morning to attend the Methodist Episcopal conference. He has labored in North Dakota Montana and other states in the past year while his family remains in California.
The Barnes County Implement Company signs for the Oldamobile agency and aims to attract buyers not yet considering a car. W G Flatt, formerly with Jordan, serves as road agent visiting counties to locate prospective buyers. Carl Bonde opens a harness shop near Palmer Enerson’s former building at Fourth Ave and Third St offering expert service and a fair deal. The Times-Record wishes Bonde success.
John Krug opened his bowling alleys Saturday night with a Brunswick Balke crew tuning the lanes in top condition. The secure setup promises strong scores for enthusiasts and plans for winter season matches.
Harry Codding driving east down Fourth Street collided with Jack Aldrich’s taxi on Fifth Avenue. Codding’s car had smashed lights and a jammed radiator while Aldrich’s taxi sustained a dented frame at the Hotel Palace Car area. Authorities blame the incident on the run.
W Brinton gave a long speech in Conperatown showing league workings with illustrated slides. He spoke from about nine in the evening until nearly one o'clock in a full house with no one leaving early. Griges county teachers have kept pressuring for truth while farmers begin to demand clearer information from the public.
At a reception in the Methodist church last night Rev E Nugent praised M S teachers for their cooperation with Rev J S Wilds in joint services. He recounted a wedding certificate mishap and noted community gestures, including a potato gift and a returned bank check.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.