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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
1
The colored population has grown since early summer, leading to a police court hearing before Judge Moe. Officers brought in many individuals for testimony and oath, with the assistant state's attorney questioning. The hearing continued at press time, and editors expect peace to return with vacant houses and a census blank in the near dawn.
Mrs Geo A Fridd and Mrs C E Burgess hosted a Monday evening party at the Pridd home for Mrs Otto Neumann who departs this week for Minneapolis. Guests played 11 tables of five handed 500 with Mrs Harold Dwight winning high and Mrs Cameron the consolation. A bud vase honored the guest of honor as refreshments followed at 11. Assistants included Misses Hamilton Boynton Bigit and Fridd. Yellow brown decor featured brown eyed Susans and yellow pansies. Miss Goldie Varco departed Sunday for Minneapolis for a few days’ visit.
Fargo Mayor Emery joins a group of hunters from Fargo including Al Johnson and Chas Buck near Crystal Lake. The mayor, who wandered from the group, returned with game after an hour of activity described as exceeding his expectations. A chicken supper awaited the weary party at the Boe home hosted by local women.
Kensal report notes a shipment of pure bred Hal stein cattle from Northfield Minnesota arriving in a few days. The consignment, to be shipped next Monday, will be accompanied by Sidney Smith a noted stock breeder. The group includes calved and young stock to be distributed among local buyers.
Mrs William Olson hosted a dinner party Saturday evening at her West Park Avenue home for Mrs Edwin Mayland before she departs the city for Fargo. Eight guests attended with an elaborate 6 o'clock dinner and pink waters and gladers table decor. The evening featured visiting and several musical numbers. Mrs Olson was assisted by Mrs Chus Peterson.
Secretary of War Baker told Senator Lewis the War Department plans to bring more troops home from the border as soon as replacement units in mobilization camps can fill their places. In addition, a party of local residents along with Rev. Caley attended a wedding in Fargo, and Mrs. Neumann plans to move to Minneapolis with her family after a farewell gathering at Congregational guild rooms.
Leo Straus plans to dispose of interests in Straus Clothing Co and move to Paterson New Jersey by January as he joins a silk manufacturing firm. The plant will expand to 50 or 60 looms, with his partner in charge of production and Straus as sales manager. His Casselton associates take over his local interests. his family will relocate east and be near two brothers in Paterson and one in New York.
The Training school at the Normal school surpassed 150 pupils, higher than last fall term. Several new students enrolled Tuesday morning, with more expected as city residents return. Kindergarten will be organized with the Normal school opening Sept 26. In local news Rev. and Mrs Martell of Valley City and Rev. and Mrs Olson of Gwinner visited Rev. and Mrs Alton, after traveling from Wilton where services were held. Martin Skadshein left Monday afternoon for Fargo. his home is in Alberta, Canada, and he has been assisting with fall work at the John Wooland farm.
Thos Grifling a naturalization examiner from the St. Paul office inspected here Monday to consider starting a night school for foreign born adults. The program would teach English and civics to help them become better citizens. Similar schools have seen success in Bismarck Fargo and James Town under civic club supervision with optional tuition set by management.
The revenue tax of one cent per telephone call was dropped effective last Friday at midnight. The law also ends taxes on telegrams express and freight bills as provided by the recently enacted revenue act.
County commissioners held a brief regular session on Monday. The one day meeting approved routine bills and contracts for two small bridges while also reviewing bids for coal supply.
Freeman S. Ellis died at his daughter's home in Rogers. The funeral occurred Saturday afternoon at 1:30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 5 P. Ellis on Elizabeth Street, with Rev. Lyon of the Congregational church officiating. Interment followed at Woodbine cemetery. Wm. Wegner returned to Minneapolis after visiting the Weiss farm and L. C. Steuwig home. he is a nephew of Mrs. Steuwig and had spent two weeks in the city.
Valley City announces a robust season with performances by Mme Edna Swanson Ver Haar and Tilly Koenen, plus Spanish cellist Antonio Sala and the Zoellner string quartet. The season also features tenor Roscoe Kimball and selections arranged by Dean Woodhams, all aimed at a premier concert series in the Normal school auditorium.
Valley City friends learn of the marriage of Miss Sarah Wright to Tian Vey Cox a Bozeman druggist on Saturday September 2 at the couple’s Boxemia Montana home. They expect to reside in Bozeman after October 1. Cox is a druggist at Bozeman. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Morris Wright formerly of Valley City. Mrs Cox visited Valley City in the summer as guest of Miss Muth Mylore.
The North Dakota Supreme Court, in Bramarck, blocks placing a capital removal proposition on the November ballot. The ruling says the legislature has not set a self executing mechanism for initiatives and voids the petition to submit the issue. Separate concurring opinions from Judges Burke Bruce Christian son.
The funeral was held in Jamestown for Prof Theo Wanner who disappeared from Mrs Fred Wanner's home Thursday. The coroner ruled drowning. Wanner 40 had taught physics and chemistry at Fargo College and Waikpeton Science School, with ties to the University of Wisconsin and Wimbledon. He is survived by his mother, two brothers, and a sister in Jamestown, with several nieces and relatives in Fargo. Earl Nolimier visited Valley City.
Enrollment at the Normal school is expected to rise for the fall term opening Tuesday September 26 despite partial crop failure. Many inquiries and requests for student employment and furnished rooms are coming in, with homeowners urged to list rooms for students. Dean of women Mrs Belle Spurr and the general office at 101 are the contacts.
D. J. McGillis escorted four prisoners from Minot through the city on Monday evening bound for state service at the Bis marek penitentiary.
Jamestown reports two separate misfortunes as a 19 year old worker suffers a severe injury from a pitchfork incident near Fried, while Father Baker’s Studebaker roadster is stolen from the church rear yard. Sheriff and city officers pursue suspects, hoping for harsh penalties.
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