The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-15
TELLS INTERESTING STORY
OF CHAUTAUQUAA AND CITY
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contest for class A bands, Darcy won
first place, Wimbledon second and
Kensal third. In class B, Bordulac
won first, Green township second and
Sanborn third. Sanborn is new band
and in order to have it make good
appearance the ladies of the town
gave a big supper, the proceeds of
which went to purchase uniforms. For
new band to win third place speaks
well for the organization and next
year they are going to win first The
judges were Messrs. D. w. Clark,
Meyer and Goodsell. The visitors
were housed in tents near the en-
trance gates and were entertained by
the Chautauqua association.
The auditorium is a unique struct-
ure. 1t is built of steel, supported in
the center by one steel pillar. Thus
the audience has an unobstructed
view of the stage. The acoustics are
perfect, in fact, hundreds often stand
outside when all seats are taken and
hear easily the concerts or lectures.
Thursday the auditorium was pack
ed to standing room when the Luther
college band appeared for concert.
They have just returned from the ex-
position where they played two weeks.
This band is recognized as the lead
! ing non-professional band in Ameri-
Ca 1t is composed of GO musicians
under the direction of Carlo A. Spera-
ii. When Norway celebrated it's cen
tennial last year the band was invited
to tour that country.
During the past year the grounds
have been improved, lighting systems
installed, responsible committees
formed to care for various details. and
the Chautauqua placed upon a firm
foundation. Efforts are now being
made to raise permanent endow-
ment through the efforts of Alex Karr,
the secretary, which will insure the
financial success of the Chautauqua
for years to come.
Valley City
Valley City is an ideal place to hold
Chautauqua. 1t is one Of the prettiest
towns in the state, it's name so accu-
rately describes it's position. All about
are the hills of the valley, and through
the city runs the river which has been
utilized to it's full advantage in the
parking system The city park is one
of the finest in the state, veritable
garden spot that is the delight of ev-
cry visitor. ......~. ...
In the past two years Valley City
has expended over 100000 on i'm
provements. All of the streets have
concrete curbs and cutters and a mod
ern trunk sewer has been installed.
Its population is estimated at 6,400 and
is growing at conservative rate ev-
cry year. The Normal school has a
total yearly attendance of 1,40O stu
dents and is one Of the best known as
we'll as efficient Normal schools in the
northwest. The city is served by The
Daily and Weekly Times-Record, splen-
did papers, edited by Messrs. Green
wood and Houghtaling.
Commercially, Valley City is import
ant. It's banks are in a fourishing
condition and the well kept homes in
dictate the general prosperity of the
citizens.
occident Flour Mill
Occident -four was originated at
Valley City and is the only -four now
having an international sale that is
made entirely of North Dakota wheat.
The mill at Valley City was erected in
1897 but has been reconstructed sever
al times. It is one of eleven mills be-
longing to the Russell-Miller Co.
Every day the mills turn out, 1900