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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1920

Page

5

Various arrivals and local notices in Valley City

Daily notices report Mrs J Featherstone returning from St Paul and several visitors arriving in Valley City from Glendive Farmington and other places. Distinct items include new baby boy for C E Treglawney, a moving picture manager heading to LaMoure, a plate glass front for Rudolf pool room, and various engagements and church figures visiting. The Northwest Nursery Co advertises twenty job openings and several residents prepare for studies at the University of Minnesota and Normal School.

Rudolf Larry Bowen Bowen

Juvenile Court Hearing for Two In County Jail Larceny Suspects

Two young men held on a larceny charge in the county jail were heard yesterday before Justice Moe. They were bound over to district court but may be tried in juvenile court as some defendants are under 21. Eddie Johnson and Richard stood ready to plead guilty and start sentences.

Moe Eddie Johnson Richard Held

Rupert-Warner Theaters Agency Sold to A. F. Pierce Agency

Walter F. Warner secretary of Rupert-Warner Theaters Agency and Trimble P. Davis Fidelity & Casualty special agent transferred agency duties to A. F. Pierce Agency on Monday and Tuesday. H. J. Flatner visited the office and increased his Times-Record subscription, saying he cannot do without the paper after forty two years. He is 87 years old.

Walter F. Warner Rupert-Warner Theaters Trimble P- Davis Fidelity & Casualty Company Somueny A. F. Pierce H. J Flatner

Near East Relief speaker set for city hall program

A. L. Shute state organizer for Near East Relief met in the city this morning to arrange a speaking event at city hall next Saturday evening with Mrs. Jeanette Emrich as the main speaker. Shute departed for Jamestown on No. 7.

A. L. Shute Near East Relief Jeanette Emrich Near East Mr. Shute Jamestown

Insurance agent promising weekly benefits to ill Dr Smith

The Fidelity and Casualty Company agent called on Dr C O P Smith who holds a $10,000 health policy and assured him the company will provide a weekly check while he cannot perform his usual work. The sick man expressed gratitude for the service from a reputable company.

Fidelity & Casualty Company C. O. P. Smith

Laughing at a Grand Picture Brings Two Doctors Help

A friend of the editor claimed she would not laugh at a funny picture yet at the Grand last week she laughed so hard her risibles were provoked and the episode required two physicians over 48 hours to restore her. On Friday and Saturday the king pin comedy of them all will be shown. if you want to laugh, go, but if not, stay away.

Piller the Grand

A F Pierce Agency Named Agent For Fidelity & Casualty

The A F Pierce Agency announces appointment as sole agent of Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York in North Dakota. Fidelity & Casualty reports 30 percent 1919 growth over 1918, maintains immediate claims adjustment with payment within forty eight hours, and expects to attract new business. The agency invites inquiries on protection plans and company details.

A. F. Pierce North Dakota Fidelity & Casualty Company of New York Fidelity & Casualty Company

Daily Miss Ella Highlights Local Movements and Events

Tuesday’s Daily Miss Ella notes Anderson visiting Fargo for a day on business. C M Anderson from Laverne is in the city for business. Mrs C W Drake, sister of Mrs C E Spicer, arrived Sunday from Fairview and stays at the Spicer Home. The Tri State Grain Growers convention is set for January 16 and 17. Mr and Mrs T X Calnan depart Sunday for Nanawa Wisconsin for a couple weeks. S I Stanley and wife are here from Sauncehops arriving last night. G P Cross of McHenry North Dakota arrived last night to attend to business. Lawrence Prayer leaves tonight for Faribault Minnesota to attend Shattuck. Mrs W T Craswell leaves tonight for Minneapolis for several days on business. Rose L Lewis P H N of Bismarck is here examining pupils in public schools. Esther Schroeder, summering in Montana, returns home. P J Connolly of Valley City Plumbing and Heating reports back on the threshing job last night. State Supt Minnie J Nielsen spent Monday at home and left for Red Wing to speak on political and educational matters.

Minnie J. Nielsen Red Wing Minn

Local notes crowded with school moves and community updates

Nielson travels to Red Wing with her slater while Miss Susie Ferguson and Miss Florence Davidson plan to teach in Lucca North Dakota for the coming year. Fargo Forum representative Mrs. E. S. Davis tours Valley City, as students head to Chicago and Grand Forks for study. Hunters pursue ducks and prairie chickens amid weather and farming notes. the Kathryn Recorder marks thirteen years with eight pages.

Susie Ferguson Florence Davidson Lucca N. D

Canning Reports Due by October 16 at Extension Office

County Home Demonstration Agent urges all women to submit canning reports promptly by October 16. The notice stresses timely filing and notes the office location for submissions.

Glee Club Leader Joseph Borg Visits Valley City

University of Minnesota Glee Club president Joseph Borg was in the city yesterday arranging a future concert. He plans a winter performance and is coordinating dates for the 20 member group.

Joseph Borg University of Minnesota Glee Club Borg Valley City

Senator Ployhar Called to Rochester for Mother's Illness

Senator Frank E. Ployhar was summoned to Rochester Minnesota Sunday due to his mother’s serious illness. A letter from Frank reported she was a little better and supporters hope for further improvement and recovery soon.

Frank E. Ployhar Rochester Minn

Great Northern liable for Cloquet fire verdict at Duluth

Courts at Duluth held Great Northern liable for the Cloquet fire sparked by engine sparks. The government faces about 5 million dollars in damages as it operated most railways nationwide then. Forecasts praise a sunny day for the big auto meet at the fairgrounds with an aeroplane stunt and a 25 mile race while stores close early and a lone policeman guards City Hall during the races. The fifteenth annual North Dakota Library Association meeting opens in Jamestown with A D Keator of Grand Forks presiding and delegates from across the state including Clara Baldwin St Paul and Helen Griffiths Valley City.

Duluth Great Northern Cloquet United States Fair Grounds North Dakota Library Association Jamestown A. D.eator Grand Forka Helen Griffiths Valley City Clara F. Baldwin St. Paul A. D. Keator Grand Forks Blanche Hedrick Jessie Budge Bessie RK. Baldwin Williston Winnie Bucklin Fargo Clara A. Richards Lillian Mirich Wahpeton C. P. Lester American Library Association Margaret Green Minot F. E. Stratton R. M. Pollock

Minot Visitor Heads to Valley City and Local Stops

Monday's Daily notes Mrs. J. F. Warner of Minot visiting Valley City on Sunday. Mrs. Denhix Dunkin from Frazee Minnesota visits her daughter Mrs. Charles Devlin. Mrs. E. M. Hanson from Lee spends the day in town. L J. Moe travels to Hankinson for business. W. A. Matson, traveling auditor for the firm, is mentioned.

J. F. Warner Minot Valley City Denhix Dunkin of Frazee, Minx City Charles Devlin

Valley City Fibre Co hires Frank Craft as plant superintendent

The Valley City Fibre Co secured Frank Craft of Winona Minnesota to supervise the manufacturing end of the plant. Craft, an experienced figure in flax straw processing, will strengthen the workforce and plans to move his family to the area soon.

Valley City Fibre Co Frank Craft Winona Minn

Big tractor demonstration heads to Hermes farm event

Farmers in Barnes county and surrounding counties are urged to attend a large tractor demonstration next Saturday at Hermes farm three miles west of town. More than twenty five tractor types will be shown in what promises to be the area’s biggest farming display.

Barnes Hermes Barnes County

Fire destroys threshing machine after straw pile blaze

A threshing engine was hooked to a straw pile that caught fire. The machine burned as officials investigated a possible cause in which a box of matches tossed into the rapidly whirling cylinder could have ignited the fire.

Bert Stack Anton Thompson

Valley City Social Notes and Local Visits

Saturday items from Daily Rev J F L Sobies travel to New England after threshing, visitors from Fargo and Clear Lake, Miss Tena Regner visits, two salesmen travel to Fargo, Mrs E P Getchell returns from Ohio, Devils Lake elevator fire causes suspects, Mrs H Y Church arrives from Livingston to stay with Lee Cowell, Minnie J Nielsen campaigns in Minnesota, Paul E Fairbanks heading to Little Falls to arrange move, Wm Canning joins Kindred Hotel staff, W O Lowden visits from Fargo, Miss Jessie Budge to Jamestown, women voters not backing Gov Cox yet.

Three Misses Proceed to Teach in Hankinson Public Schools

Miss Harriet Stull May Walker and Anna Sad departed for Hankinson North Dakota to assume teaching posts. They learned only then that the others had also applied and been elected. Dell Link of Tower City escaped serious injury when a wheat wagon rolled over his leg after a chain broke, the team dragging him under the rear wheels.

Harriet Stull May Walker Anna Sad Hankinson N. D Dell Link Tower City Mr. Link

Beloved Cheater and Harold Lloyd Shine at Grand

The Grand screening last night featured The Beloved Cheater to mixed praise, but Harold Lloyd’s Bumping into Broadway drew the real laughs. It’s a strong comedy night. tonight’s show promises more, and audiences are urged to attend.

Pastor Nelson Resigns for New Rhode Island Post

Rev. Eugene Nelson, pastor of the local Scandinavian Methodist church, has accepted a call from Province Rhode Island and plans to leave soon. The Rhode Island position offers a substantial salary increase and a larger field to work in. Friends here wish him success in his new field.

Eugene Nelson M. E Province Rhode Island Nelson

Local hunting party reports full bag at Pettibone trip

Mr and Mrs T Melvin Lee Mr and Mrs J W Bliss R M Barnes W A Hoar L C Campbell and K C Schmidt returned from a Pettibone North Dakota hunting trip claiming the limit in almost all game. Women helped with the shooting irons and shared in the harvest. The Charles G Lund Agency is now general agent for the territory, replacing the Fidelty and Casualty local agency with United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Baltimore. Mary-

T. Melvin Lee J. W. Bliss R. M. Barnes W. A. Hoar L. C. Campbell K. C. Schmidt Pettibone N.D Charles G. Lund Fidelity and Casualty Company Ail Casualty, Lability, Ith and Acceldent United States

Favorable Insurance Connection Secured by Lund

Mr Charles G Lund has worked to secure a valuable connection and contract that will now provide service to policy holders unmatched in the state. The effort promises substantial benefits and reliability for clients through this new arrangement.

Charles G. Lund

McGrann to Speak in Litchville on Fusion Ticket

John F. McGrann, fusion lieutenant governor candidate, will speak in Litchville Barnes County Monday evening. A traveling salesman, he plans weekly talks in towns across his territory, with longer routes on Fridays and Saturdays. He is a seasoned North Dakota resident, familiar with business and political issues, and will discuss the state operated mill at Drake and other administration features.

John F. McGrann Fusion Litchville Barnes County McGrann North Dakota Drake

Valley City set for 25 mile race day with aerial daredevil act

Officials predict a banner Wednesday September 22 with strong outside entries and high purses drawing top talent from across the state. A 25 mile endurance race will test speed, while Harry Davidson’s parachute dive from a plane performed by Mr Boom adds a dramatic lure for spectators, despite dangers noted by past incidents.

Valley City Harry Davidson Boom

Narrow escape as threshing rig burns near Rogers

Levi Etzell reports a midnight fire at his Rogers area farm where a straw wagon and engine box were scorched but saved the threshing rig. A local young man and his girlfriend discovered the blaze during a late outing, signaling the alarm and quick response from Etzell’s crew.

Levi Etzell Rogers Etzell Billy DuVall

Barnes County exhibits shine at Missouri Slope Fair

Barnes County boys and girls clubs showcased at Mandan with county entries from Benson, Burleigh, Dickey, Grand Forks, Grant, Hettinger, Moyton, Sargent, Stark, and Walsh. Clara Larson led the Barnes County display as leaders select top canning, potatoes, and corn for Sioux City inter-state fair, where county entries compete with eleven others. local hopes exceed 100 in honors. George Pederson of Sanborn won grand champion cockerel and top cockerel and pullet in Wyandotte Jet. Gladys Johnson of Valley City earned third in Plymouth Rocks. Raymond Jensen of Sanborn took second in Rhode Island Red cockerels. Henry Gray of Sanborn placed fourth in Leghorn pullets. Frances Emery of the city led turkeys with a first prize.

Barnes County Mandan Benson Burleigh Dickey Grand Forks Grant Hettinger Moyton Sargent Stark Walsh Clara Larson Sioux City George Pederson Sanborn Plymouth Rocks Gladys Johnson Valley City Raymond Jensen Sanborn Rhode Island Henry Gray Frances Emery This City

The Beloved Cheater at Dean Theater with Harold Lloyd Comedy

Lew Cody stars in The Beloved Cheater at the Dean Theater for two days starting today. The program features The Peasant Devil by Stephen Fox Jr, a Robertson-Cole special Lha ced film, and a Harold Lloyd comedy Bumping into Broadway. Walter P. King arrives in the city to visit his sister Mrs Nels Olsen. he is son of Andrew Ki and a cousin to Mrs Simeriaan with about 150 Barnes county relatives. King works in Pillsbury Penn with National Tube Co and has prior casualty-claims experience in Pittsburgh. he served as a private in the war with notable actions at Thierry, Hoe, and St Mihiel.

Lew Cody Dean Theater Stephen Fox, Jr Whchh Robertson-Cole L. J. Gasnier Harold Lloyd Broadway Walter P. King City Nels Olsen Minnie Lake Mr. King Andrew Q. Simeriaan Barnes County King Pillsbury Penn National Tube Co 5, Steel Corporation Pittsburg Snd Eee Thierry Hoe St. Mihiel

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