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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Miss Minnie Nelson of Valley City
who is the state president of the
Federation of Women's Clubs was a
guest in the city last week. Miss
Nelson stated while in Fargo, that
the ladies of the state would have the
opportunity of hearing Mrs. P. B.
Pennybacher of Texas, National
president of the Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs give an address if the
annual meeting of the Federation
rould be changed from the first week
of October to the fourth week of the
same month. There has been no
opposition to this idea of a change of
date for this years meeting.-Courier
News.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

C. S. Rye and NJ. T. Rye, cousins,
the former from Iowa and the latter
from Dickey county who have been
here for the most of the week looking
over the country with a view to an
investment left Saturday for Fargo
on their way home. They will be
back in about two weeks and will
probably decide to locate here. The
gentlemen were all over Barnes coun-
ty and expressed themselves as great
ly pleased with the outlook for farm
ing as we'll as all lines of business.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

T. B. SWartout OF Sanborn one OF
the bonanza farmers of Barnes county
is in town today transacting business.
He attended the grain growers con.
vention last week in Fargo and re-
ports a profitable and pleasant week
Mr.. Swartout is offering his fine farm
for sale and if it is sold will move to
Valley City where he and his excel.
lent family will enjoy the social and
school privileges.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

The annual meeting of members of
the Congregational church of Valley
City was held Thursday evening at
the church, about seventy-five attend
ing in spite of the cold wind which be-
gan to blow late yesterday. Reports
read by the Sunday school, Brother
hood, Guild, Benevolent and other
branches of the church work, indicat-
ed a very satisfactory financial condi-
ton. The work of the Guild was es-
pecially gratifying. Not content with
having made a profit of near
ly 100000 for the church dur
ing the year, raising their total
funds to about $1,000, the announce
ment was made last night that the
Guild will be responsible for raising
a total of $4,000 for the new church
building which is contemplated. Fol.
lowing the reading of the various re-
ports, Miss Curtiss, the English news
paper woman, who is spending the
week in the city, gave an interesting
talk on English people and customs
The evening was closed with lap
supper served in the basement of the
church,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mrs. Marry Anna Larsman died of
bronchial trouble at her home in
Daily, twelve miles north of town, on
Friday after an illness of several
weeks. Mrs. Larsman is an old resi-.
dent of Barnes county having come
here in the spring of 1877. She was
born in Germany and came to this
country at the age of fifteen and was
married in 1859 to VIM. Larsman who
is now living in Michigan. She leaves
a son VIM. Larsman and two daugh-
ters, Miss Anna of Missoula and Mary
Larsman of Kathryn. The funeral SER
vices will be held tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock at the Catholic church.
1nterment will be in the Catholic GEM
etery.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Miss Marguerite Curtiss, the charm
ing Londan journalist and novelist
who gave a number of delightful
talks here the fore part of the
week left this morning for Grand
Forks where she will be the guest of
friends. Miss Curtiss was entertain
ed while in the city at the home OF
Mrs. Frank White and was studying
farm conditions in this section of the
country She expects to make an ex-
tended visit in the states and will lat
er 20 to points in the west and south
studying economics.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

The members of the w. R. c. will
hold installation this evening and the
president desires all members pres
ent. The following officers have been
elected for the ensuing year: Presi.
dent, Mrs. Henry Beal vice senior
president, Mrs. Chas. Davis; junior
vice president, Mrs. Swanson; treas
urer, Dorothy Nelson; secretary, Mrs.
Valandigham; chaplain, Mrs. Hans
Bergen; conductress, Mrs. Frank Cod
ding; guard, Mrs. Ellis.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. e. NJ. Renner and son
left last evening for their home in
Usage, Iowa, after spending the past
month in the city visiting at the
home of Mrs. Renner's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. N. Green.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

A special meeting of the Firemen
was held last evening in the city hall
and constitution and bylaws to gov
ern the department, was adopted. Reg
ular meetings will be hereafter be
called on every fifth Thursday of each
month. The members are making
plans to hold a big banquet in the
near future.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Manager NJ. P. Krogh, of the Ander-
son Clothing Co., states that he is en-
Toying one of the most successful Jan.
uary clearance sales in several years.
The public appears to know what it
wants and to have the money to buy
with if it can get the prices, and this
feature Mr.. Krogh says, is there also.
The sale still has number Of days to
run, and further bargains will be an
nounced from time to time.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

DR.. J. o. l.. Moeller, who has been
a guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Holland for the past week left
for his home in Rugby this morning.
He will later leave for Ell Paso, Texas,
to make short visit and then on to
San Diego, CAL, where he will make
his permanent home. Mr.. Moeller's
daughter is student at the State
Normal here. a..
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Congressman Young returned last
evening from Bismarck and reports
the lawmaking bodies getting down to
business in excellent shape. He says
that the Barnes county delegation is
in the harness and doing excellent
work. He also says that Barnes coun-
ty was never so we'll represented as
at this time.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mrs. Fred Stone and two children
and Mrs. A. Rhodes went to Valley
City Tuesday where Mrs. Stone could
lie near her husband who is at the hos
pital. At last report Mr.. Stone was
resting nicely and expressed HIM
self as pleased that he had gone to
the neutrality-suspicious. Sentinel.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mrs. RObt. Anderson will accom-
pany her little nieces Marie and Net.
tie Thorne, who have been making an
extended visit with her, to their home
in Pittsburgh, Penn, tomorrow night.
She will later be met by Mr.. Ander.
son and Miss Florence Swenson and
they will 60 to Hot Springs, Ark, to
remain a month.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

John D. Gray will leave Tuesday
for the east on an extensive buying
trip stopping at st. Paul, Chicago and
Cleveland and will be absent about
ten days. He will be accompanied by
Mrs Gray who will remain in Cleve.
land, the guest of Miss Cora Smith for
a number of weeks
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Cox will leave
Sunday afternoon for an extended
pleasure trip. They will stop at Hot
Springs, Ark, and will later go on
to New Orleans and Galveston, Texas.
They will be absent from the city
month or more.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Rev. l.. G. Moultrie left this morn
ing for Sanborn where he will officiate
at the funeral of Joe S. Dam who died
at the Bismarck hospital Sunday
from the results of an operation. Mr..
Dam is an old pioneer of this county
and ran a hotel in SanbOrn in 1881.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Andy Goodman who has been i'll for
some time is reported no better at this
time. Friends are doing all they can
to make the young mans confinement
to his bed pleasant and are hoping
that within a few days he will be so
far improved as to be out again.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Congressman George NJ. Young is in
Bismarck today where he is feeling
the pulse of the state legislature be-
fore leaving the state for Washington
where he will go within a short time
now
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

The following officers were elected
at the annual meeting of the Synod
lutheran church last Friday evening:
President, Rev. Naeseth, secretary, A..
G. Bonhus: treasurer, G. ]. Olson; as.
slstant treasurer, e. w. Boyd; tr,ls.
tee for three years, J. J. Lee. Twenty
seven new members We're admitted at
this meeting.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Deputy Sheriff Jim Kelly transacted
official business at Leal Monday. He
went up on the freight in the morn.
ing returning in the evening on the
same sort of a conveyance.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Miss Clara Hager, who has been the
guest of her sister, and Miss Clara
'Heimes for the past month left last
evening for Mott where she has &C.
cepted a position in the public
schools.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

The Ladies Guild of the Norwegian
Danish Lutheran church will meet in
the church parlors, Thursday Jan. 20.
Refreshments will be served by Mrs.
H. l.. Reitan and Mrs. Peterson. All
welcome.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Miss ]. w. Sargent will leave Sun
day evening for Chicago and other
points in the east where she will buy
her spring millinery. Miss Sargent ex-
poets to be absent about three weeks.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Valley City where they will spend the
remainder of the winter Mr.. Cox will
make frequent trips to this place to
look after business matters.-Cour-
tenay Gazette.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

The Commercial club will meet. to.
morrow "wednesday at the club
rooms for the semi-monthly lunch.
The subject under discussion will be
Good Roads. This is a popular and
important subject and it is desired
that all be present.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sanford expect
to leave the fore part of next week
for Hunters Hot Springs, Ark, where
they will remain for a couple of
months. During their absence, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Halverson will occu-
by their residence on Normal avenue.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. B. Simpson of
Leal is calling on friends here today.

Supt. Edwin j. Maryland left last
evening for Sherebrooke, where he
will speak at farmers meeting today
Mr.. Maryland will be absent until
Thursday morning.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

ter We have entirely escaped eny-
thing of the nature of blizzard and
more than half of the winter has pass.
ed. There is now a noticeable length
ening of the days.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mrs. Paul Featherstone, who has
been visiting at Chicago and with rel
atives in Morrowsonville and St. Louis
Mo-, for the past month returned
home Thursday morning.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

After the cold spell that prevailed
Sunday and Monday the change is
fully appreciated. Monday it was ten
below all day and today Is compare.
lively warm. Clear no wind.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

H. Madison of Jamestown was TAX
ing in the sights of the best town on
the line yesterday leaving here for mis-
home on late train.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Some cheap thief swiped the Their
mometer from the front of the Hope
Pioneer. The indicator cost two dol
lars and the owner is willing to pay
a reward in order to find out who in
what has heretofore been a decent
town, is so dirty as to steal.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Charley Lee will leave tomorrow
evening for st. Paul where he will
market a car of cattle that he has
raised on one of his farms. AS soon
as the market will warrant it he will
ship several cars of hogs but just at
this time he does not consider the
price right.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Miss Florence Winterer of Valley
City, came up Wednesday evening to
visit Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Cox and also
take in the dance Thursday evening
Courtenay Gazette.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

"The Fighting Parson" at the Ar
mory last night played to a very small
audience. The company was good and
each of the members were clever in
their work. Those who were in at
tendance report the entertainment as
being amongst the best that has been
here for some time
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

LaMoure is represented here today
by Mrs. II. M. Warren who is visiting
friends and Arthur Stone who is here
on business matters.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Straus will leave
Sunday for Cincinnati. Ohio, where
they will spend five or six weeks the
guests of relatives.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Fred Osborne dedicated the new
Sampson restaurant on Main street
Friday night by treating the members
of the Vigilant Hose Company to an
oyster supper.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

A. E. Swanson, the land booster of
Darlington, was in the city last even
ing. He predicted a big immigration
to this section of the state this sum-
mer.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mrs. P. P. Persons entertained yes
terday afternoon at her home at a
small but delightful bridge party.
Guests were hidden for two tables
and high honors were won by Mrs. j.
e. Featherstone. After the spirited
game the cards were laid aside and
refreshments were served
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Supt. Minnie J. Nelson returned
home last night from Fargo where
she has been an attendant at the
Grain Growers Convention. Miss
Nelson addressed the Womens Aux.
iliary of the convention on Wednes-
daV
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mr. and Mrs. James Grady expect
to leave Monday for Hot Springs,
Ark, where they will spend month
or more.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Miss Candis and Coda Nelson Of
the Normal school faculty entertained
at very prettily appointed dinner
last evening at their home. Covers
were laid for ten.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Cox of Courtenay
will occupy the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. B. Cox during their absence in
the east.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

DR.. W. NJ. Palmer who has been
away attending the Dental association
meeting at Minneapolis the past week
returned this morning and will be
found in his office.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

MIR. and Mrs. Frank Sanford will
leave this evening for Hot Springs.
Ark, and other points in the south.
They expect to be absent about six
weeks.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

The weather today is still a little
cold but very little wind. Good stock
weather and not at all bad in any way.
Cloudy with a south wind
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mrs. George Isensee and little son,
Robert, who have been the guests of
relatives at Elbow Lake for the past
three weeks have returned home.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

MIR. and Mrs. A. R. iNachreiner OF
Darlington, who formerly were resi-
dents of this city have left for Los
Angeles, CAL, where they will per.
manently locate.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. George Etler, and
daughter Lois of Hannaford spent the
fore part of the week guests at the
G. E. Burgess home.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mrs. Harry iButterfield who has been
visiting relatives here for the last
month returned to her home near
Buford this morning.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

3. NJ. Runice, p. Carlson and Thos.
Nesbit all of Fargo are in the city
today and callers at the Kindred Ho-
tel. s.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

L. II. Wright and L. NJ. Engleson,
both Of Ayr, this state, are visitors in
the city today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mr.. Robinson, was in the city yes
terday from Hanknson looking up a To-
cation for a bakery.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

The Congregational Brotherhood ex-
poets to join the Oriska Brotherhood
Thursday evening at Oriska when
they will entertain at supper.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Miss Shepperd of Williston, who un-
derwent a serious operation at the
Riverside hospital yesterday is report
ed as getting along very nicely
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Miss Fannie Amidon spent Sunday
in Steele with Miss Alice Fisher who
is at her home convalescing after her
recent operation at Rochester.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

A. ,DeFrate of Drayton, and Oscar
Zimmerman of jamestown were
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
II. S. Thomson on Thursday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

There was a change of weather last
evening and today is decidedly colder
although there is no storm. Cold and
comparatively still. So far this win
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

There will be supper and sale by
the ladies of the Norwegian Baptist
church on Friday evening, January
oath.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

The meeting of the Model School
Alumni will be held on Monday the
9th instead of on the 21st as an
nOunced before.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Darby OMalley left
for points in Florida Sunday evening
where they viii remain for a couple
of months.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Hon. Lee Combs went to Fargo
Monday morning where he is attend
ing to legal matters before the Fed
eral courts.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23
THE CITY
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY

F. w. White Of Wimbledon is among
the callers here today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY

j. H. S. Thomson was in Fargo We'd
nesday and Thursday attending the
Grain Growers convention.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

r.. L. MCGEE will leave tonight for
Hot Springs, Ark, and later for points
in Texas.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mrs. Bertha Thorkelson who has
been the guest of DR.. and Mrs. Sherp.
ing at Fergus Falls for the past week
will return home tomorrow.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Hon. K S. Ramsett of Fingal is in
the city today calling on his many
friends and transacting business.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Miss Eva Mason of Wimbledon is
the guest Of friends here today.
j. G. Elliot, of Sanborn is in town
today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Warmer today, southeast Wind.
Cloudy and there are indications that
there will be snow soon.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mrs. Finkgenhagen, of Velva, visit
ed with her brother Chas. Campbell
on Friday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

All trains were several hours late
Saturday but are running with more
regularity now.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Joe Carroll of st. Paul was a guest
in the city yesterday at the hcme of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Mcpherson.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

DR.. A. w. Macdonald was called to
Courtenay professionally Thursday ey-
ening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

N. Cleveland of Grand Forks is a
visitor here today on business mat
tew.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Miss Elsie NJ Harsh, of Hankinson,
was registered at a local hotel Mon
day.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

VIM, H. Potter of Rogers, Is shak-
ing hands with his many friends here
today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Supt, Minnie j. Nelson is in the vi
cinity of Wimbledon today visiting
schools.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Ludwig of Fingal are
visiting and shopping in the city to-
day.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY

Detective Stephenson Of the 500
line was in town again last evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Il. S. Sugurdson was Fargo visi-
tor yesterday on business matters.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Noltimier of St.
Paul are spending the week the guests
of DR.. and Mrs. S. A. Zimm erman.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Conlin of Eek
elson are the parents of a fine baby
boy born at Riverside hospital Sun
day,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Campbell, of Mi
not, are among the visitors here to-
day.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23
FROM MONDAYS DAILY

Mrs. J. Farley returned from st.
Paul Saturday after a weeks visit
with friends.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

w. w. Arnold of Harvey, was in the
city yesterday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Cox expect tol
leave the latter part of the week, for
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

John Holland left this morning for
points in the east to transact business
and expects to be absent for several
weeks.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Today is Daniel 'Webster's birthday
He was born in 1882.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

John Peten of Fessenden is a bust.
ness caller here today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-01-23

Gust Kruger, of Fingal is in the city
today transacting business.