Treacherous Verdun Drive Nets 7500 Prisoners
French assault north of the Aisne breaks German lines in mist and rain, driving deep into enemy positions. Captures include 7500 prisoners and 25 heavy guns as Malmaison fort and Montparnese quarries fall. German losses feared heavy while Allied airmen support the push despite poor weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aisne
The
Germany
Malmaison
Falla
Fruxty
Bohery
Malmaison Fort
Montparnese
Allemant
Vaudesson
Pargnys
Chavignon
Pell-Mell
Laon
Flanders
Ypres
Houtholet
Gulf of Riga
Slava
Petrograd
Poelcappelle
Ypres Staden
Houthalat
Local Social Calls and Long Weekend Visits
Oct 23 round of short calls at various homes in the area includes Rev John Baker at A B Kramer home last Tuesday. Marie Kramer helped Mrs Charlie Orth last week. Bill Steaker and John Nackel left Friday for Colby Wisconsin to stay for some time. Jacob Kramer attended Famie at K hall last Monday. Frank ie Oscar Nelson and Jack Kramer called at Charlie Orth’s last Friday. Charlie Orth and Jack Kramer visited C M Nelson and M D Lindorf’s homes Sunday afternoon. Angeline Kramer seen horseback riding last Wednesday afternoon then made short calls at Joe Nockel and M D Lindorf homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baker
A. B. Kramer
Marie Kramer
Charlie’ Orth
Bill Steaker
John Nackel
Colby
Wis
Jacob Kramer
Famie
K. Hall
Frank Ie
Oscar Nelson
Jack Kramer
Charlie Orth
Jack
Local Social Notes and Visits Pass Sunday
Wm Wolaki called at the Beil home Sunday afternoon. Church services were held at the McClaflin home Sunday evening. A large number were out. Mr Beil and son Henry called at Co D Newmans Sunday afternoon. Geo D Montgomery shopped in Oriska Saturday. Henry and John Bell went to Oriska Friday. Blanche McClaflin Seelsted Mrs Geo Raveling with housework Saturday. Harry Ghost visiting Wai pout home. Emme Bell assisting Mrs Roy Stiles with housework. Pearl McClaflin and family of Litchville autoed to Frank McClaflin's Sunday afternoon. Mr Neuman took loads of Harold Schroeder took a load of wheat to Oriska Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wolaki
Beil
Getchell Prairie Social News and Upcoming Carnival
Oct 23 reports dinners hosted by Lavaides Nelson Getchell Rogers and critchfold families. A Witches Carnival is set for Nov 3 at Getchell church with local families attending. Weather delays Thanks Offering. Jennie Hunter travels to St Paul to aid sick sister. Harper family moves to Valley City and plans winter stay. Don’t miss the Wiches Carnival Saturday night Nov 3 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Lavaides
Mildred Nelson
Levi Getshell
Ayers
Varlynn
John Knock
Getchell Church
J. A. Rogers
Dorothy
Critchfold
J. H. Rogers
Harvey Taylor
Charles Whitcher
Gussie
Mort White
Audrey
Roy
Ida
Florence
Jennie Hunter
St. Paul
Wm. Harper
Valley
Harper's
Catholic School Socials and Plans Prompt Seasonal Events
The Catholic Normal school hosted a successful Monday hall reception with a grand march, games, recitations, songs, and a serving lunch. St Agnes sodality held a well attended meeting planning a Halloween party for Nov 30. A Catholic boys’ yacht debate is set for a Wednesday meeting at the hall on a topic about the Nonpartisan group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crain
Catholic Boyacht
Valley City Iron and Metal Co Ad Offers Scraps Purchase
An ad from Valley City Iron and Metal Co calls for buying all kinds of junk rubber tires copper and braes scrap iron in small lots carloads. They promise the best prices and invite inquiries by phone 330 for hauling and pricing. The notice also mentions a North Dakota state benefit and a parish event inviting men and others to attend church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Ciety
Notable Moves and Liberty Loan Talks at Valley City
Miss Inez Chapman returned from Jamestown Sunday afternoon. Mrs. R. W. Vaughan departed for Fargo to visit her brother W. W. Nearing before returning to Winnipeg. The late W. C. Secot’s family notes his son St. Maire now in Army service at Camp Furston Kansas. James Barley, president of the Second Liberty Loan for Barnes County and Valley City bank leader, spoke to Valley City High School about National Liberty Day. Dr. McBrien, Lynn Frazier, N. C. Macdonald, and James Earley addressed teachers on Liberty Loan work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillings
M. Mortensen
Elmer Wicks
St. Paul
Ben Spencer
Fargo
Arthur Mackey
John Neustaedter
E. 8. Roberts
Wm. Moore
Arthur E. Field
City
Harry Belknap
Glendive and Terry
Mont
Northwest Nursery Company
Nina May Coleman
Fargo A. C
Carrie Coleman
P. EB. O
Post Office
Liberty Bonds
Geo. Staples
Helenasavende
Congre Zeta Church
Peterson
Fair
Dr. Bell
Tracy Avenue
Mabel Baaratad
Tower City
Teachers’ Institute
Ed Nicoll
Bow Island
Canada
A. O. Tolstad
Dazey
F. O. Tolstad
Jamestown
Charles E. Hunt
Valley City
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N. C
C. E. Hunt
Lincoln School
Ritchie
Ritchie Girls
General Hospital
Jennie Marsh
Moordale
Mike Karen Christianson
Dally
Pray
Chilcago
Clinical Congress
of Surgeons of North America
Ray’ Basnett
Dean
Eugena Woodhams
Froyana
Fattig
Mia
Hanna
Jeffrey
Inez Chapman
R. W. Vaughan
W.W. Nearing
Winnipeg
W. C. Secot
St. Maire
St Louis
Camp Furston
Kansas
James Barley
Second Liberty Loan
Barnes County
Valley City Bank
Farley
Americaniss
Valley City High School
Dr. McBrien
Bureau of Education of Washington
Lynn Frazier
N. C. Macdonald
James Earley
Liberty Loan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Verdun
Petain
Soissons
Morsing
Vauxillon
Pargnys-Filain
Berer
Noltimier
Getchell Prairie
Valley City Iron & Metal CO
Chaffee’s
Chapfee
Serge
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