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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
ONE WEALTHY NORTH DAKoTAN

There is only one person in the state
Of North Dakota who has an income Of
between $4,000 and $4,000 yearly, &C.
cording to the annual report of the
commissioner of internal revenue. The
name or sex of the wealthy Dakotan
was not made public. Five others paid
tax on $4,000; three on $4,000; II
on 100000; 10 on $4,000; Is on $780,.
900; 40 on $4,000; SO on $4,000; 452
on $4,000; 100 on $4,000, and 81 on
$4,000 OF these, 72O were married,
with 122 single men, 16 single women
and two married women. The aggre
gate Of internal revenue taxes in North
Dakota was $388,141, of which $15,317
was the ordinary tax, $236,461 emer.
gency revenue, 1880 corporation in.
come tax and $38,432 personal income
tax.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
CASEY BUYS sLoopED STOCK

Litchville Bulletin: Tom Casey re-
Gently: bought full-blooded Holstein
bull calf, six weeks old, with a pedi-
gree like an European nobleman. The
calf was shipped by express from Ty.
Ter Hill, Pa, and is to be kept on the
Standing Rock farm, near Eastedge.
The calf in question is sired by a
$4,000 animal, King Pontiac Alcartra
Beemen, who is a son of King Segis
Pontiac Alcartra, a $4,000 bull, one
of the best of sires. The cows of this
family have butter record of better
than 80 pounds for IL generations. The
mother of the calf was sired by Dutch.
land Colantha Arts Lad, a $4,000 ami
NAL, who is son of Colantha Johanna
Lad, the worlds greatest sire. In 9th.
er words, the calf is a grandson of a
king. .-
Mr.. Casey is a firm believer in
blooded stock and also recently ship
ped in Poland-Ch boar, whose
father, Wonder Giant, held the state
championship of Iowa for two years.
Mr.. Casey also bought ten sows of the
same breed, out of the best herds of
Iowa and Illinois.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
eCTTINEAU COMMERCIAL
CLUB SECURES QUARTERS

Bottineau, Dec. 26.-The Commercial
club has just closed a lease for new
quarters on the second floor of the Ert.
resvaag block and number of alter.
ations in the rooms are now under
way. The quarters will consists of
two large modern rooms, with a front
entrance at the head of the stairs on
the second floor, and also a side en-
trance. The new rooms are commodi
Gus, besides being conveniently stu
ated and the directors consider them
selves fortunate in being able to Sc
cure them. 1t is hoped to have the
place ready for occupancy by Jan. l.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
POTATO SHORTAGE IS NOTED

Moorhead, Dec. 26.-Clay county will
ship from 800 to 1000 fewer carloads
of potatoes in the spring of 1917 than
it did in the spring of 1916. A survey
of the potato situation reveals this
marked shortage in the supply.
The coming spring shipping season
will yield only about $50 carloads of
spuds, while last year nearly 1,4OO
were shipped out. The famous Sabin
district has only SO carloads of po-
tatoes in storage, while Moorhead,
Ulen, Glyndon, FELTON,, Downer and
GAINESVILLE, have from Is to 80 cars
each. Hawley has fully $50 carloads of
potatoes and has the greatest hold
ings.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
DOUBLE WEDDING IN
BOTTlNEAU COUNTY

Bottineau, Dec. ga very pretty
double wedding was solemnized at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Dunder.
land, of Roland township, Sunday eve
ming, Rev. H. N. Bake, of the First
Lutheran church Of Bottineau, officiat.
ing. The contracting parties were
Miss Gina Peterson and Mr.. Alfred
Klingenberg and Miss Anna Larson
and John Klingenberg, all prominent
and we'll known young people of Ro-
land township. The former couple
were assisted by Miss Hilda Peterson
and Nobert Klingenberg, while Miss
Cora Larson and Herman Larson as
sisted the latter. Following the wed.
ding ceremony bounteous wedding
dinner was served for the assembled
guests Both of the newly married
couples will continue to reside in Ro-
land township.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
NOME LIKES THE THoREsENs

Nome Tribune: The Hotel Martin
was opened Sunday, when about IS
guests were served an excellent dinner
by Mr.. and Mrs. S. Thoresen, who
came from Valley City recently. The
Thoresens come to this place we'll rec
commended, having been in the hotel
business at Valley City for a number
Of years, and from all reports the new
management will succeed, as everyone
that has taken the opportunity to test
Mrs. Thoresen's cooking pronounces it
excellent, the service fine and prices
moderate.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
cANDo WooDMEN ARE ACTIVE

Cando, Dec. 26.-The Modern Wood
men held a rousiNg meeting Friday
night, with an attendance of 40. OF
more. It was the regular meeting fer
election of officers and the following
were chosen for the ensuing year: c.
E. Reed, consul; H. L. Joiner, advisor
R. D. Gillies, banker; A. Lake, clerk
M. l.. King, escort; Sterling Thorn
Waterman; Chas. Evensizer, sentinel
F. c. Robson, trustee. Joint installa
ton with the Royal Neighbors will be
held Friday, Jan. 5. Two new mem
bers were adopted.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
BISMARCK PIONEER IS DEAD

Bismarck, Dec. 23.-Patrick Moran,
aged 68, passed away at the family
home this morning, after several
weeks illness. In the death, of Mr.:
Moran Bismarck has lost one Of its
oldest and most highly respected citi.
zens. Coming here in the early days,
IS years ago, Mr.. Moran engaged in
the contracting business and had built
many Of the city's residences and bus
mess houses. Six years ago he retired
from active business. Mr.. Moran was
born in county Mayo, Ireland. He
spent the early part Of his life in Lon
don, where he learned his trade. When
IS years of age he came to America.
Nov. 4, 1869, he was married in Phila-
delphia to Miss Margaret Hayouck,
who survives. He was a member of
St. Mary's church. Six children sur
vive: Mrs. Peter. Kennedy, Mandan;
Miss Margaret Moran, at home; John
and Thomas, of Bismarck; Michael, of
Seattle, and Joseph, of Winnipeg. The
last two are expected to arrive in the
city to attend the funeral.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
KENsAL WooDMEN GROWING

Kensal, Dec. 26.-District Organizer
Bellew recently secured a class of "a
candidates for the local M. w. A. camp.
The event had an enthusiastic closing
when the Royal Neighbors furnished
an elaborate banquet. The last candi-
dates of the class were given their de-
grees in a rousing all-night session.
The Kensal camp has enjoyed very
prosperous growth the past month, in,
itiating at one time "a candidates.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
MARKET REPORT
Tuesday, Dec. 26.

Minneapolis Close
= No. Northern-1.71k@ arr.
1.7oH@1.73H.
No. 2 Northern-166h@172h.
No. MISUNDERSTANDING
May Wheat-1.74h.
July Wheat-1.68R @1.6SB.
No. Durum-1.731a; arr. same.
No. White Oats-48A@49A; arr
4S%.
No. White Oats-47A@4SA.
Barley-77@1.01.
Rye-l2S@1.29; arr. same.
Corn-S6@86h.
Flax-2.S2A @2.85%; arr. same.
Duluth Close
No. 1 Northern-1.73A @1.74A; arr.
same.
No. 2 Northern-1.64A @1.esA.
Dec. Wheat-1.71A.
May Wheat-1.74A.
July Wheat-1.68A. a..s.. 49,.
No. l MISUNDERSTANDING; arr.
same. ~
No. Durum-1.67k@1.72h.
Dec. Durum-175%.
May Durum-1.77k. 81
No. 3 White Oats-47H@47M; arr.
same. .t.
Barley-7O@1.08 j.
Rye-1.3O; arr. same.
Flax-2.85A; arr. same.
Dec. Flax-2.84.
May Wheat-2.89lA.
July Wheat-2.8SA.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
NORTH DAkOTAN INJURED

St. Paul, Dec. 23.-After lying uncon-
scious at the city hospital II hours
from the effects Of heavy grip falling
on his head, Joseph Thompson q
years old, of Rutland, N. D., recovered
consciousness yesterday and told his
name. He was on the way to Mankat }
from Minneapolis Tuesday night on
train No. 8 on the Omaha railroad. He
was taken to the hospital in the police
ambulance Thompson will be able to
leave the hospital in a few days.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28

, Miss Mary Doyle went to Eckelson
Sunday morning to spend Christmas.
! Larry Rohan came in from Bismarck
TO spend Christmas with friends in the
! CITY.
Dr.. and Mrs. G. P. Shepherd, of JAM
estown, were visitors in the city Mon
day.
Our homemade sleigh for sale cheap.
North Dakota Independent Telephone
Co, 27-3d-1wp
Miss Hattie Eldridge came up from
Fargo Saturday to spend Christmas at
the home of her mother, Mrs. C. Ed
ridge.
Miss Edna Anderson, who teaches at
Verona, is visiting in the city at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Clarence Is
aacsOn.
Mrs. Margaret Cummings returned
to the city the latter part Of the week
from Bismarck, where she had been
visiting with friends.
The fire department was called out
Monday night about 1890 to the N. P.
round house, where cab on locomo-
tive caught fire.
The Misses Billie and AL. Yaeger,
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Yae-
ger, were arrivals in the city Sunday
evening to spend Christmas and visit
for few weeks at the Yaeger home. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Getchell enter
tanned Mrs. Getchell's father, O. H.
deS. Irgens and the Misses Martha and
Augusta Hackbarth and Bea Spencer
at a 6 O'Clock dinner on Christmas day.
! Moorhead News of Fargo Forum:
Attorney William H. Rasey, of Ulen,
passed through Moorhead last evening
on his way to Valley City, where he
will spend Christmas at the home OF
Mrs. Rasey's parents.
Miss Jean Brush spent Christmas
with the Lee Cowell family, west Of
the city.
| Tony Linn and family were visitors
in the city from SanbOrn to spend
Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Luessen aid fam
Nv spent Christmas at the Leo Noeck
er home at Sanborn.
Miss Winstead and Mrs. Frank
White will be hostesses to the Congre'
gational Guild Wednesday afternoon
at the dormitory.
Miss Adele Meyer, of Milwaukee,
will arrive in the city Wednesday to
spend the week as the guest Of Miss
Dorothy Mcfarland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Runk and
baby, Of Fargo, spent Christmas in the
city at the Frank LannOn home, re-
turning to Fargo Tuesday.
John Kahl, of Thinner, was guest
at the home Of Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson
at Christmas dinner, being registered
at the Rudolf while hare.
Miss Florence Stahlem was an ar
rival in the city from Lisbon to spend
Christmas at the home of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ L, Stahlem.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
GUARDsMEN NEED SAND
TO WITHSTAND SAME

BY United Press.
Ell Paso, Dec. 26.-National guards
men at the border today witnessed
their worst sand storm suffered in this
vicinity. The storm was at it's height
yesterday with no abatement today.
Temperatures dropped sharply since
Sunday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
NUEssLE TO HEAR CASES.

Dickinson, Dec. 23.-ON account Of
an affidavit of prejudice having been
filed against Judge Crawford in the
case of the county VS., #. F, tMurtha.
former states attorney, and former
Commissioners Mischief, Hughes and
Roquette, Judge W. L. Nuessle, of Bis.
marck, has been called in to try the
case, which will begin next Wednes.
day. Judge Nuessle will also sit in
the famous u. c. r. case, which
comes up Immediately following. This
case will probably be in court for a
week or more.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
PRELIMINARY SURVEY MADE
FOR SEWERS At LANGDON

Langdon, Dec. PA preliminary
survey has been made here for sewers
by City Engineer Dodge, of Devils
Lake. Waterworks will also be taken
under consideration by the city coun-
GIL Work on the sewers will begin In
the spring.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
HIGH SCHOOL PLAY At
JAMESTOWN POSTPONED

V Jamestown, Dec. %. - The high
school class play, "A Veneered Say
age" which was postponed from last
night to Jan. 8, has been postponed to
one week later on account of con-
flicting program. The play will now
be staged Jan. Is. e
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
AMBASSADOR GERARD AND
KAISER IN CONFERENCE

BY United Press.
Amsterdam, Dec 26.-American Am
bassador Gerard was due to have con-
ference with Kaiser Wilhelm late this
afternoon, according to Berlin dis
patches received here.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
NOTICE

TO WHOM It May Concern:
This is to certify that the County
Commissioners have rescinded their
action calling for sealed bids for sur.
veying and supervising all construc'
ton road work to be done in Barnes
County for year 1917, as advertised
December 23rd, 1916.
This is by order Of the County Com
missioners, and you are requested to
govern yourself accordingly.
(Sgned) c. w. NELSON,
Auditor Barnes County, N. D
Dated at Valley City, N. D., this
Goth day Of December, 1916.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28

S0URIS YEOMEN NAME OFFICERS
Souris, Dec. 26.-At the annual elec-
ton of officers of the Yeoman lodge
the following were elected for the
coming year: Foreman, w. A. Thatch-
er; master of ceremonies, Otto Nc
Donald; correspondent, w. S. Hunter !;
master of accounts, P. B. Stanton;
chaplain, Miss Margaret Orr. The an
nual installation will take place Jan. 4.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
WOoLAND-GARTLAND

On Wednesday, Dec. 20, Miss The
resa Woodland was united in marriage
to John Garland, Rev. Solheim off1ciat-
ing. The happy couple will reside
about seven miles south Of the city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28

ODD FELLOWS NAME OFFICERS
Melville, Dec. 26.-McKinley Lodge
No. sc elected the following officers
Noble grand, ]. C. Willyard; vice
grand, Warren Willard; secretary, E.
T.. Highley; treasurer, J. w. Shearer !;
trustee for three years, Geo. Liebold.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
BUENos AYREs FEARS FAMINE
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Buenoes Ayres, Dec. 26.-Fear of a
bread famine was increased today
when several more bakers joined in
the city-wide strike. Settlement of
the strike has been unchanged.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
MAIL BY SUBMARINE

Amsterdam, Dec. 26-The news SER
vice from Berlin contains a statement
that ordinary mails to the United
States can shortly be forwarded by
commercial submarines.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28

LOST-A gray pony mare, weight 80
pounds. US brand on right thiEA,
halter and bride on. Left my place
Dec. 13 Notify John Cook, LuvernA
n D. 28-3Y
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28

INSTALLATION IS POSTPONED
Installation of officers of the East
ern Star has been postponed, owing
to the stormy weather. Notice of the
installation will be given later.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28
Secretary Of State
Tells How Each Ran

Official figures on the resultSof the
recent election as regards state Off
GERS are announced by Secretary Of
State Hall in his official abstract, as
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28

The Christmas tree exercises at the
Norwegian Lutheran church have
been postponed to Friday evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-28

Louis Didier, Of Sanborn, was in the
city Saturday.
Evening star., 1916-06-25
FOR RENT-OFFICES.

rVO OR THREE FURNISHED OFFICES.
with entrance room privilege. July TO he
cember Phone N. s019. call 14I Munsry
bldg
Evening star., 1916-06-25

PITNFER-For jobhing and remodelne; also an
apprentice. Jas. r. Frawley. 21O4 l4th ST
Evening star., 1916-06-25
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

NALE.
gooKkrEPER c-edi, man. employed. desires
10 make ciiaaxc: Thoroughly experienced. re-
i,niir. Fox io,. Star ":t'e. as'
nuE ,roI ,rr,ii Desires nork ut any KIND: as.i
"a. iSia 4ih -. NV.
IiIAI,fFECR ,c2IorcdI. for pirate family "a
rage experience. a25 18th ST. NV. .6'
,HAuFFEt i;-t oiored; experienced; careful and
cpmprtent; private preferred Address IL
M st. n.w. 10'
CIIAUFFErR-Iioi ioiorcd; S years experience
driving for private famuy: at present en-
ploy.d: references. John Gresham. Dundee
Forest HILL SO. nichmond Va. 26'
CHACFFEuR-w White: "a years: years expert
rnc-: drive make ans repair same.
". II. Filler. 1881 l. s,. NV Phone North
COAL CLERK or watchmnn: experienced; refer
enees. l330 3hth st. NV. 23'
POSITION wanted gardener and car-takcr
gents place by middle aged German.
perirncrl in all its bFnD.lie. aud hrst-class
reference. Address ToS "s... Star Office.
fSTENOGRAPiIEK. secretary other employ
ment. by young man possessing college educs-
iion aud pleasing personality; excellent refer
encps and experience. 431 md ST. Sc. Lincoln
4JI2J. 2Gs
FEMALE.
coMPANION aud nurse to semi-invaIid: best
references. 13i-A Rates 81. NV. o5s
NURsE-Any kind Of sickness. Mrs. Hose
Baker. 3lSs st. NV.
sTENoGRAPHER; expert: comprehensive ex.
rrtence. Phone Columbia 1855. :5s
TfPEwRITING - Reasonable amount done At
my e1hre; 8: weekly; collected, delivered. e27
1ata. Main $500. c5s
Evening star., 1916-06-25

Philadelphia Corporation Wants
LATHE HANDS on finished work
Also experienced
Repairmen on Machine Tools.
Roth electrical and mechanical
Physical examination. Permanent
work Excellent wages. No labor
trouble Railroad fare paid. Write
for application blank.
=. % NJ, T.. q. Rox 1905,
Philadelphia Pa.
Evening star., 1916-06-25
TABLE BOARD.

2O22 18th ST N.W.-Excellent home cooking
best in the market: well served. n. 5716.
1oy outh Sr. NV Excellent table board under
management; two meals. s.; three meals.
$3.50 27s
TORONTO CAFE, 10th and P-Cool dining room
private tables; splendid service summer rates.
y. 10f.
Evening star., 1916-06-25

COOK and lsundress; stay At nights; references.
Apply today, c52s Doth 1t. nv,
Evening star., 1916-06-25
WANTED-TO RENT.

wANTED-To RENT FOR ONE YEAR, WITH
privilege of years, from Oct. 1st. six 10
eight room house, NV. suburbs; detached.
h-w. h.; must he modern bungalow preferred,
with garage: full particulars with location.
poy 100 Star office 90.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-28
Nr,z11rn Reunion.

Copies of the following invitations
are being sent out to the various con-
nections and members of the Nu2um
Family and Historical Society.
Fourth annual reunion Of the
Nuzum Family and Historical So
ciety will be held at Loop Park, Fair
mont, West Virginia, Wednesday,
September ., 1916, assembling at 8
a. m. Those living close should
bring well-flled baskets. Kindly ad-
wise If you will attend. You are ex-
pected ]. N Nuzum, president, Ell
wood, Ind; Charles E. Nuzum, sec
rotary, Fairmont, W, Va"
The coming reunion promises to
be one Of the largest and best ever
held by the association. Formed four
years ago, the organization is
branching out with new members
added to the list from year to year,
and the interest in the reunions Is
getting very strong, Mr.. Sam r.
Nuzum of Fairmont, is vice presI-
dent of the association, and he is
one of the most active members Of
the body.
A number OF visitors are expected
there from distant points for the re-
union this year.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-28

cloths in the grove. The different
families entertained their groups at
one OF the most sumptuous feasts
ever carried to Georgetown.
In the afternoon addresses on sub
jects of interest to the clan were
given by former Governor William
f. Classcock, of organtowni the
Rev. Thomas Meredith, of the Bell
view Methodist Episcopal church,
Fairmont, and the Rev. Mr.. Chap
man, of the Arnettsville Methodist
Episcopal church.
The audience was seated in an
open amphitheater with a great
number of planks in rows for seats.
A large platform was also impro-
visedly built.
Interspersing the oratory selec-
lions we're vocal numbers by various
singers, also sextet rendItions under
the direction of Oscar Nease, of Bell
-Fairmont.
Among the guests the largest
numbers were from Fairmont and
Morgantown.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-28
Arnctt Reunion.

About $500 people gathered sun
day for the Arnett reunion at
GEORGETOWN. Monongalia county
They enjoyed basket dinner in the
grove at noon and in the afternoon
were seated in a large open audi
forum to hear former Governor
William E. Glasscock and others
speak. The eleventh annual reunion
was a success.
The guests arrived in the morning
from various parts of the state and
western Pennsylvania The officers
we're reelected as follows c. NJ, Ar
nett, of Tairmont, president; Edgar
Arnett, of Arnettsyile. secretary.
This business dispensed the grand
concourse soon spread their table
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-28
Personal

DR.. and Mrs John P. MCGUIRE
have returned from an extended au-
tomobile trip in the East. and on
their return visited Mrs. McGuIres
sister, Mrs. E. G. Pheronx, in EN-
mettsburg, Nd.
Agnes and Sumner Stuart, Jr, of
Morgantown, are visiting their
grandmother, Mrs. Agnes Stuart
Judge and Mrs. Charles w. Lynch
and Lawrence Lynch will leave today
for Columbus,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-28
NOW For GOOD CAKES.

The Chicago Dairy has the exclu-
sive right to supply Clarksburg with
Stones cakes, made by a we'll known
cake specialist and famous through
out several states for their favory
goodness and wholesome purity,
They are made with pure butter
and selected eggs in spotlessly
clean bakeshop, and will come to the
Chicago Dairy fresh from the oven
every day. There are several varie-
ties to choose from and they retail
Mt ten cents-less money, it is claim
ed than the housewife would spend
if she were to bake cake as large
and as good as these famous cakes.
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