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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-05
WORK OF WORMS SOUNDS
LIKE IKE WALTON STORY

People in the northwestern part of
town have recently entered complaint
to the telephone company that their
connection was severed, and it was
some time before the trouble could be
located. A rigid investigation disclos-
ed the trouble maker that was nothing
more nor less than a short, wiry worm.
We use the term "wiry" advisedly. In
the vicinity referred to there is box
on one of the telephone poles where
the cable terminates. Connections are
here made for wires radiating to the
various homes, and these wires are
connected by means CT a small fus>
IDLE substance encased in non-con-
Quoting tube. Worms had crawled
into about Is of these tubes or cas-
ings and eaten through the fragile con-
nections, thus severing all diplomatic
and other relations with central"
We can vouch for the truth of this
"story" because we saw one of the
worms and castings that were brought
into Manager 'Craswell's office.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-05
Wife lNSULTED;
SLABS INSULTER

Mandan, July 31.-Because of the
critical condition of Karl Dessinger, of
Hebron, Herman Nickel was brought
to the county Jail today and is being
held in default of $4,000 bond for as
sault with a deadly weapon with in
tent to kill. p.
Nickel is, said to have invited Des-
singer to his home. They were
drinking and Nickel asserts Dessinger
insulted his wife. The affair ended by
the two men leaving the house and
going outside to settle their differen-
ces..
Dessinger received stab just be-
low the heart. He is now in a hos
pital at Glen Ullin and in critical
condition.
States Attorney LANCER said this
afternoon that Nickel would be held
pending the death or recovery of Des-
singer, when hearing will be held
on the present charge or that of MUIR
der.
Both men are married and have sew
eral children. Dressinger has lived at
Hebron for six years and Nickel about
four months. ,s......-
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-05
fine PROGRAM PRESENTED
AS G0ODSELLS' FAREWELL

this will probably be the last big en-.
deavor of Dean Goodsell in Valley
City. In the desire of Mr.. and Mrs.
Goodsell to continue the violin work
of their son, Ben, valley City is to
lose this splendid family at the close
of the summer school. 1t is their in
tention to locate in Chicago for time
at least and to place their son under
he instruction of Hugo Kortschak. 1t
is hoped that large audience will
show it's appreciation of the work of
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodsell on Monday eve
ming
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodsell and son came
to Valley City six years ago, he as
instructor in voice and dean of the
department of music; she as instructor
in piano. With the exception of one
years absence on the part of Mrs.
Goodsell in 1910, they have Deen con.
nected with the music work of the
State Normal school continuously dur
ing this time. They have performed a
large work in the upbuilding of the de-
partment of music and various musical
organizations.
If there is any endeavor in their
work the results of which stand out
more prominently than those of anoth-
er, it is manifested in the Normalon-
ians. This organization of 16 young
women has been fathered and mother
ed and groomed by Mr.. Goodsell as d.
rector and Mrs. Goodsell, as accom-
PIANIST, until on extensive concerts
about the state during the past two
years they have been hailed as the
best known glee club in North Dakota.
1t has taken a greater effort to or
ganize and train Mems Glee Club to
the high standards exacted by the d.
rector, but this was accomplished last
season and the club also spent short
time on a concert tour.
During the past year Mr.. Goodsell
, has reorganized and directed the Nor.
NAL school orchestra. This organiza-
ton appeared in monthly concerts
during the past winter and took 4
prominent part on many other pro
grams given from time to time. The
orchestra was heard to advantage on
the Chautauqua program few weeks
ago.
The Valley City Choral society, I'm.
der the direction of Mr.. Goodsell, has
successfully presented one of the great
| classics each year, either as a com.
mencement concert or during the an.
nual music festival.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-05
BOARD
HEARING SET FOR AUG, q

Bismarck, July "a year ago the
state tax commission recommended to
the state board of equalization a
sharp increase in the assessed valua-
ton of railroads. After considerable
discussion the state board of equali-
zation rejected the recommendations
of the commission and assessed rail-
roads at approximately the same ratio
of actual value as in 1913. This year
the state tax commission secured the
services of DR.. Dana E. Durand, of
the University of Minnesota, who has
made careful study of railroad valu-
ations in the state, and whose find
ings will be submitted to the state
board of equalization next week by the
commission.
DR.. Durand, who was director of the
1910 United States census, and who
is now instructor of railroads and kin
dred subjects at the University of Min
nesota, is an economist, statistician
and valuation expert of national repu-
tation. He made a careful study of
railroad valuation in North Dakota and
his findings as to valuation do not
differ materially from those of the
tax commission year ago.
Take for instance, the three great
trans continental lines, the Great
Northern, the Northern Pacific and the
500. DR.. Durand finds the valuation
of the Great Northern in North Dako-
! ia to be $10O,632,214, Of the Northern
Pacific to be sS4,96O,620 and of the
500 to be $44,725,47S, or a grand to-
tai of $230,318,312. Assessed at rs
per cent of their actual value those
roads would have a valuation of $751;
574,57S as against $42,416,7OO in 1914.
This increase of i4,157,S7S is approx.
imately thirty-three and one-third per
cent and is nearly one-haf of the
thirty million dollars which State Au-
ditor Jorgenson declares must be add
ed to the assessed valuation of the
state to secure the desired revenue
to run the state government.
While DR.. Durand has not completed
his work as to the small railroads Of
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-05

An excellent program when those
taking part were keen to give their
best effort because it was to be the
last time they were to sing or play un
der the baton, was that heard in the
Normal school auditorium Monday
evening, when the Normal school
chorus and orchestra presented Gaul's
cantata Joan of Arc"
Almost Is musicians took part in the
program under the direction of Dean
Goodsell, who leaves soon for Chicago
to open a private studio. That a
piece as large and difficult as that pre-.
sented last night was prepared in four
or five weeks is evidence of not only
the ability and influence of the direc'
tor, but also ample evidence of the
number of musically-inclined people
in this community.
Three soloists, Miss Irene Cox,
Harry Davidson and Eugene Wood
hams appeared on the program and
added much to the evenings enter.
tainment. The work of Mr. David.
son was perhaps best known, he hav.
ing been former student at the Nor.
NAL school and of the music depart
ment.
AS distinct surprise to many not
acquainted with her was the work OF
Miss Cox, who sang soprano parts
Those in position to judge bespeak
big things in Miss Cox's career. Many
comments, all of them favorable, were
heard Monday evening and even to.
day. Miss Cox gave her parts splen.
did Interpretation and sang her entire
program with apparently little effort
Much of the evenings success is due
her.
The baritone parts were sung by Mr..
Woodlands, dean-elect of the depart
ment of music to succeed Mr.. Good.
SELL Mr.. Woodlands also generously
sang a group of songs at the opening
of the program, which at once estab
lished him in the favor of the audi
ence.
Mr.. Woodlands has a fine bass-bari
tone voice that was shown to advant
age to the delight of those present. A
fine appearance and large physique
are in his favor. The community will
watch with interest the work of Mr.
Woodlands in connection with the de.
partment of music.
The accomplishments were played
by Mrs. Goodsell and Miss Josephine
Wright.
It is not quite generally known that
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-05
EASILAND LOSS IS SMALL
BESIDE WARS DAILY TOLL

Washington, July 31,-A week ago
horror swept the United States when
an accident to lake steamer in Chi.
cago cost the lives of approximately
1000 persons. Yet the loss of life in
one catastrophe was comparatively in.
significant compared to the daily toll
of the great war.
Every day for the past year the
average loss to the belligerent nations
has been nearly $1,000 soldiers, in.
Guiding killed, wounded and missing
A large percentage, probably far more
than those who persisted in the East.
land disaster, died on fields of battle
every day. And the end is not yet in
sight.
The Entente Allies have been the
heaviest losers. They have written
the names of 100000 men in the
casualty lists, while the sacrifices of
the Teutonic allies have not exceeded
3,679,0OO.
The cost in money of one year OF
the great war is almost beyond re-
alization. The Entente-which now
includes the British empire, France
Russia, Belgium, Italy, Japan, Servia
Montenegro and even little San Mari
no-has expended $14,O3O,OO0,OO0 The
central powers German, Austria
Hungary and Turkey-have spent ir
money $9,030,OO0,OOO. The British EN-
| pire is pouring out money at the rate
| of $3.50 at every tick of the clock
France spends $4,000 every hour.
But they are not only the sufferers
The total visible and calculable cost
of the war to the neutral nations 50
far has been $6OS, 100000. This means
that the entire financial expenditure
as a result of the IL months of car
mage has reacher the staggering total
of $23,668,2O0,000. If the United
States had to finance this, each one
of the 48 states would be called on
to pay the amazing sum of $49O,OO0,-
900,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-05
ENTERTAINED SATURDAY
FOR MRS. 4. E. GO0DSELL

Mrs. H. G.. Arnsdorf royalty enter
tanned the Normalonians at her home
on Elmwood avenue Saturday evening
complimentary to Mrs. H. E. Goodsell,
who expects to leave Valley City in
the near future. Sewing interspersed
with music served as very pleasant
pastime, and an elaborate three-course
luncheon was also greatly enjoyed.
The color scheme was prettily carried
out in dainty pink in the dining room.
Mrs. Goodsell was the recipient of
tokens of remembrance that brought
her much pleasure. They were in the
form of set of silver teaspoons from
the Normalonians, and a silver sugar
shell from Aileen Arnsdorf.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-05

the state it is probable that the total
increase recommended will be be-
tween fifteen and sixteen million dol
lars or approximately thirty-fve per
cent.
The state board Of equalization has
fixed upon Aug. 81 as the date for the
hearings upon railroad assessments
and DR.. Durand and representatives
OF the railroads will be present on
that occasion and will argue the cues
ton pro and con on the increased val
uation of railroad properties.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-05
IS AN ARRIVAL
BY PARCEL POST

Little Freddie Colby, Jr, of Fargo,
arrived safely Sunday evening by par
eel post, and is visiting his grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Colby, on
cornor of Fifth avenue and First
street. Owing to the fact that the
adventurer's mother was not fully pre-
pared to come, she thought the best
way would be to send him by parcel
post. Little Freddie is not quite two
years old, and came within the weight
limit very nicely.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-05

John Stachlowski, of Courtenay
died at one of the local hospitals at 5
O'Clock Friday morning. The remains
were brought to the Halverson's I'M
dertaking parlors, where they will re-
main until Friday evening, when they
will be shipped to Courtenay to await
burial.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-05
LOOKING OVER THE COUNTY

Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. McMatt, of Ham
burg, Iowa, are looking over Barnes
county this week with view of buy
ing a farm and settling down here.
They have looked over the country
from here to western Montana, but
Barnes county suits them best. They
are young and energetic and the
Times Record hopes they find a place
to suit them here.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-05
VALLEY CITY PEOPLE
MARRIED AT M00RHEAD

Courier-News: j. A. Coutey, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Coutey, of Valley
City, and Miss Susanna Hovelson,
also of Valley City, were united in
marriage at s o'clock Saturday hight
by Rev. Martin Anderson, of Moor
head Trinity. The young people are
we'll known in Valley City, but will
make their future home in Fargo. The
wedding was attended by the brides
mother and two brothers, all of Valley
City.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-05
CuRREN GETS THIRD /.
CHURCH JOB THIS YEAR

That man Curren is surely taking
more than his share of the church
jobs this year, his third one being the
new Catholic church at Finley, the de-
tails of the contract for which will be
be completed in few days.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-05
MoToRED TO FAIR

Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Lee and family,
accompanied by the Misses Carrie and
Mary Flynn, motored to Fargo Satur-
day to see the close of the big fair.
They returned Sunday. 80.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-05

Mrs. Lena Olsby returned Monday
from Osakis, Mimi, where she visited
relatives. She was accompanied home
by her father, Nels Gunderson.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-05

C. F. Luesson and family autoed
to Wimbledon Sunday and spent the
day with William Anderson and fam
lily.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-08-05

Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Beckendorf and
family expect to leave Tuesday for
Portland, Oregon, to visit relatives for
a while and will probably locate there
later.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-09-06

view. This quartet is made up OF
w. D. Wilson, first tenor; Howard
Burton. second tenor; D. w. Jones,
first bass, and j. II. Wilson, second
bass.
At noon big basket dinner took
place, and 1t was merry ASSEMBLE
age that joined in partaking of the
feast before them.
The addresses Of the day were
very timely and interesting and the
music was especially good. In fact,
every feature of the reunion was
enjoyed to the utmost. The quartette
received many flattering compliments
for its splendid music.
The days program was carried out
as follows:
Song.
Prayer. the Rev. Oscar Nease.
Song, There is Pilot" quartette.
Solo. The Mountain Railway" c.
o. Parker. 8
Address, Mr.. Nease.
Intermission for dinner.
Song.
Prayer, C. o. Parker.
Remarks by President A. L. B.
Dudley.
Song, Love. Rest and Home"
quartette.
Address, Prof. B. F. Dudley. Rus
ton, La.
Short address. Mr.. John Jamison.
Short address, Mr.. John veach.
Solo. C. o. Parker.
Address the Rev. Mr.. Sleeth.
Song, Kentucky Babe" quartette,
with Hanging Out the Clothes .
given as an encore.
All Joined in singing God Be
With You Till We Meet Again." at
the close.
Officers were reelected as follows:
President. A. L. B. Dudley, Fair
mont; secretary and treasurer, Miss
Flora Koen, Warrington.
The next reunion will be held at
the same place on the first Sunday
in September, 1916.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-09-06
sociable Meeting.

SOclADle Nleet1nB.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Methodist Episcopal church at Stealey
Heights will spend Thursday evening
at the home Of Mrs. w. V. Matheny
on Baker avenue. Each member Of
the society will on that evening pay
to the treasurer the money earned
during the summer by personal eff
forts. 1t is thought that the insight
gained from this money making cam
paign may go far toward settling
that too much discussed question Of
whether woman's place is by the
firestde, close to the cook stove, as
Puck puts 1T, or whether 1t is to
enjoy the larger privilege Df getting
her bumps in the business world.
Each woman will discourse accord
ing to her lights land yolubility.
Howbert, If Huck Firms philosophy
holds the amount will be appreciated
by the society for it was 'tollable
hard to git
When this money matter is dis
posed of the society will enter upon
the sociable features of the meeting
as planned by a committee of which
Mrs. Francis NJ. Davis is Chairman.
Official Program.
Many Clarksburg Elks will be in
attendance at the state reunion Of
the order to be held in Huntington
on September 81, 90 and 20. Follow
ing is the official program:
Tuesday, SeptemDe4 I'll.
10000 a. m. to 900 p! m. and 1900
p. m. to $500 p. m. Registration of
guests and delegates at Elks home.
$3.50 p. m. Opening exercises Of
reunion at Elks home.
Wednesday, September 22.
900 to HOO a: m. Registration
at Elks' home.
1880 a. m. Business meeting Of
state reunion association in Elks'
lodge room.
1900 p. m. Grand parade of Elks.
$3.50 to 10000 p. m. Guests fall
festival association.
Thursday, September %.
1900 a. m. to 1900. Ladies' re-
ceptfon and auto ride.
100 to 500 p. m. Barbecue.
Camden park-music, swimming,
dancing and skating.
Dancing $500 p. m. to midnight
Grand march 500 o'clock.
Open house-A home every day.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-09-06
PERSONALS

! E. R. Bell is here from Fairmont.
T. 7. Fisher, of Parkersburg, is
Itransacting business here.
]. H. Knapp, Of Parkersburg, is a
city visitor.
Robert j. Crow was here Monday
from Littleton.
Mrs. H. B. West and Miss Mollie
G. West, Of Petersburg, are visitors
here.
c. H. Hartley. of Morgantown. is
in the city.
j. N. shakleford. of Glenyille, is
here on a business visit.
John Lee Coulter and family, Of
Morgantown, are visiting in the city.
A. b. Jackson, Of Camden-on-
Gauley, is transacting business here.
Herbert w. Woolard spent Sunday
in Fairmont.
Miss Ehgena Kenney left last
night on No. for Stanton, va,
and Stribling Springs. and will visit
other points in the East before re-
turning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnett Reed and
daughter, Mildred, of Fairmont, Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A. Odds, of
Chapel street, Sunday.
United States Senator and Mrs w.
E. Chiffon were here Sunday after
noon enroute east having come from
Charleston by way of Weston.
Mrs. Charles NJ. Hart and daughter,
Mary. went to Mountain Lake Park
Sunday evening.
Mrs. Amos Payne left Saturday
night for an extended visit in the New
England states.
M. and Mrs. Thomas G. Hammond,
of Moundsville who visited their
daughter, Miss Blanche, returned
home Monday.
Charles T. Reed and daughter, Miss
Nellie, who visited here several days.
returned Monday to their home in
Wheeling.
Misses Doris and Lura Queen
have returned from a visit in Ohio.
~ 4. Z
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-09-06
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN
Lacing from BOOTS to Hats.

AS eagerly as tho buttoned boot
was discarded to replace the laced
one is the idea of lacing any two
pieces of material that seem in any
way to belong to each other being
introduced and adapted. A costume
that has attracted much attention is
one Of navy blue gabardine. the boil
ero jacket Of which was laced to At
the figure snugly. The rather large
sleeves were laced to fit the lower
arm; the collar. too. was laced to the
chin.
With the new inside lacing of the
boot comes the hat, whose several
portions are Joined with lacing.
Gloves, too are laced on either the
inside or the outside Of the arm; in
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-09-06
Reunion at Gilboa.

NJ There was a large turnout of the
various descendants at the annual
reunion of the Boggess-Dudley-M Nc
t'Dongal families. held at the Gilboa
Rchurch, the old home place Of the
Fsaid families, Sunday. The weather
was very favorable for the outdoor
event. and the people began to as
semble early and contisued to gather
in the remainder of the day. Rain
was threatened in the early morn
ling but fortunately it passed over
and the day was a most pleasant
one. A number were in attendance
from Fairmont and vicinity.
The program was opened in the
morning about IL o'clock with music
by the Nease made quartet, of Bell
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Freeland will reside
at the fair grounds addition.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-09-06
Of Grant District. Harrison County,
August 18th, 1915. D n
GEORGE R. SINCLAIR,
TUESDAY, sept. 7TH, S 1ei5,
Harrison County,
At 2 o'clock %. m

SASstA ~. IL.
The following described real estate:
One lot Of land with q one room
SCHOOL house thereon, situate on the
waters OF Lost Greek, in the forks OF
the road leading to the residence Of
John Batten, near the residence OF
Luther Bond, known as Bond school
Lot" sub-district No. 8, Of Grant Dis
|trict, and being the same lot Of land
conveyed to the Board OF Education
OF Grant District, and their success
sors in Office by Levi Bond and wife.
by deed bearing date the 25th day OF
December, 1866. and recorded IN Deed
Book No. so page 10 in the Clerks
office OF said county.
Terms of sale: Cash in hand on
execution of the deed.
/. The Board Of Education reserves all
furniture and fixtures in said build
I y = III b H. I'll + + =
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-09-06
MEMBERS.
of the MationatLeague Leaders
Are Eligible for Worlds

Here are the names Of the Phillie
players who are eligible to share In
the world series spoils-should the
Phillies win the National League
cheesecloth:
catchers-Killifer, Burns and Ad-
ans.
Pitchers - Alexander, Demaree,
McQuii,en. Mayer, Chalmers, Tin
cup, Rixey and Baumgartner.
Invelders - Luderus, Nihoff, Ban
croft. Byrne. Stock. Dugey and Wei
ser.
outfielders- cravath. Becker, Pas
kert and Whitfield.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-09-06
TAKE NOTICE

We the Undersigned Board Of Edu-
cation OF Grant District, Harrison
County, West Virginia, will offer for
sale to the highest responsible biddes
therefor, at public auction on the
premises on
furniture and fixtures in said building
with the right to remove same.
By order OF the Board of Education
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-09-06
no Serve Daily Luncheon.

Luncheon Is to be served from
1880 until / o'clock daily at the
Young Woman's Christian. Associa-
ton headquarters on Telegram
square. starting Tuesday. The menu
for Tuesday consists of baked ham,
boiled corn on the cob, string beans,
sliced tomatoes, biscuits, butter, cof-
fee. tea. milk, potatoes and pie.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-09-06
FreeIand.Osborn,

At $3.50 o'clock Sunday evening
Glenn T. Freeland. of smithfeld, and
Miss Eliza Osborn. Of Fair Grounds
addition, were quietly married at the
home of the Rev. w. ], Newton, on
Ruckhannon avenue, Broad Oaks.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-09-06
: Home from Auto Tr,n.

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard B. Post and
DR.. and Mrs. D. B. Davis and son,
Holbert. are home from a very de-
lightful automobile trip OF ten days
to Washington, Annapolis and Balti-
more. They found excellent roads
from Oakland to Baltimore.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-09-06
Mems Rally.

The mems missionary rally to
make plans FOR the layman's conven-
ton which will meet in Clarksburg
November 1919. will be held in
the First Presbyterian church at
1880 o'clock this evening. All men
of the city are invited to this meet
ing. at which they may learn more
OF this great movement which is
planning campaign Of missionary
conventions for 1915-16. The work
has the cooperation of all Protest.
ant denominations.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-09-06
Dance Tonlrht,.

There will be a.tanco at the
country club from Z to II o'clock
tonight.