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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
Rogers Folks Discuss
New School Building

Rogers Citizen: A rousing and en-
thusiastic meeting of the citizens of
Rogers and vicinity and the patrons of
the Rogers schools was held at the
school house last Friday evening. The
object of the meeting was to discuss
the inadequacy of the school facilities
at the present time and to talk over
the proposition of securing larger
and more uptodate building and to Sc
cure one that will not only take care
of the needs OF the present, but one
which will take care of the needs Of
the school for years to come.
A total Of about Is persons attended
the meeting and number of enthusi-
astic talks were given. All present
concurred in the one opinion that a
larger and more uptodate building
and a larger corps of teachers was
necessary to care for the present
needs of the school as well as to look
out for the future educational welfare
of the community. 1t was also point
ed out that large number of the pu-
pills of this vicinity are forced to seek
other schools when passing beyond
the grades because of the inadequate
facilities. for. doing high school work.
After much discussion is was decided
that the present school board should
act as committee to investigate and
promote the undertaking and as soon
as the roads permit the board will
visit other school buildings through
out the county and when the building
is completed this place will have a
school building that will class up as
we'll as any in the county and one that
will be credit to the town, the dis
trict and the community.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
E. B. {. Boys Awarded
Debating Championship

The E. B. c. sCciety's debating team
on Tuesday morning won the inter
society championship at the State
Normal school, securing the decision
over the Atheneum society orators in
the final contest of the season. The
question argued was Resolved, that
the United States government shall
own and operate all railroads."
The affirmative side was upheld by
the Atheneum debaters, Alice S. An
derson, Eastedge; Robert Ruelle, Bot
tineau; and Hilda Gottschall, Lisbon.
The E. B. C. team, Debating the mega
tive side Of the question, was compos'
ed of the following members: Carl
Hiaasen, Churchs Ferry; Oliver Aas,
Valley City and Eldon Hansen, Ender'
lin.
The judges were J. w. Rodewald,
Prof. r. L. Brown, Rev. Willard Croc.
by Lyon, Mrs. s. A. Zimmerman and
Mrs: julius B. Meyer. ~
Eldon Hansen was awarded first
place from the standpoint of argu-
ment and delivery, and second honors
went to Hilda 3Gottschall.
The final debate. was a elimination
Of a series of ten debates in which each
of the society teams took part three
or more times, appearing on both the
affirmative and negative sides. TWEEN
ty-eight students have taken part in
these debates during the season. These
students have each been marked and
the winners of the three highest places
in the series will be awarded the
Granger medals
The societies taking part in the de-
bate series are the Atheneum, the Gil
oman, the E. B. C. and the Home
Economic.
Miss Susan Mccoy of the depart.
ment of languages is adviser of debate
and oratory, and under her direction
debating has become major activity
among the students, of the State Nor.
NAL school. The activity is open to
any student in school, and forms an
other phase Of the excellent training
for which students here have oppor'
tunity.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
City Awards Fargo Firm the
Municipal Heating Contract

After considering bids for several
days the city council awarded the Far
60 Plumbing & Heating Co. the con-
tract for installing municipal heat
ing plant for Valley City, the final ap-
proving coming Thursday night.
The bids, numbering about IS, were
eliminated to three, and several days
were consumed in technical consider
alton from every angle of the merits
of the three lowest bids.
The three firms to bid low were:
Fargo Plumbing & Heating Co., $751;
400; Valley City Plumbing & Heating
Co., $63,830; S. A. Hoppin Co., Peoria,
ILL.,; $4,000.
The principal reason the Fargo firm
were able to bid lower than the others
was their having on hand a consider
able stock of pipe that was purchased
when pipe was much lower than pres
ent prices.
The contract includes the digging as
we'll as complete installment of the
plant in 100 days from this date. A
penalty of $50 per day attaches for
failure to have it done on time. The
least depth underground for a pipe to
be laid is four and one-half feet.
The contract was somewhat abbre-
waited from the original plan on &C.
count Of the high cost of material at
this time. However, the plan as adopt
ed covers the business section of the
city, and it is so constructed that addi-
lions can be made with the minimum
of inconvenience. When installed the
capacity will be for $4,000 feet of radi-
alton, and it can be doubled by simply
hitching on the additions, for which
allowance has been made.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
Community Club Told
Of Military Sanitation

| The Community club met Monday
afternoon in the city hall, at which
time plans were made for next years
work.
There are four departments of the
Community club, but new classes ir
the departments may be organized il
a group, wishes to take up new lines
of work. A member of the club may
, join two departments and has the priv
ilege of attending all departmental
meetings.
Three of the departments completed
their organization Monday and elected
their officers for next year. They are
as follows:
Music, Art and Literature-Presi
dent, Mrs. j. B. Meyer, secretary; Mrs
Benson; member of nominating com
mittee, Mrs. Hilborn; program commit
tee Miss Amidon and Miss Mccoy.
Home and Education Department -
President, Miss Anderson; secretary
Mrs. Simenson; member of nominal
ing committee, Mrs. Mcdonald; pro-
gram committee, Mrs. Hunt and Miss
Anderson.
Civics and Social Service Depart
ment-President, Mrs. J. E. Feather.
stone; secretary, Mrs. Holland; mem
Der Of nominating committee, Mrs
Shrum; program committee, Mrs
White and Miss Amidon.
The Child Welfare department did
not complete it's organization, but will
elect officers at the next regular meet
ing.
Following the business meeting
Capt. Henry gave an interesting and
instructive talk upon sanitation in
the Army" All who heard Capt
Henry's description of the clean
streets, kitchens and bath houses of
an army camp, realize that we, as citi.
zens of Valley City, have much work
to do before we can claim we have a
sanitary city, much less the "City
Beautiful
Capt. Henry also spoke of the good
work being carried on by the Red
Cross society and the ways in which
the club women may help.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
Auto Show Is
a Hu1lldinger

The Valley City automobile and in
dustrial show and exposition that was
held in the Armory and city hall
Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last
week proved to be of much more i'm
portance and worth than had been ex.
pected from the public in general. OF
course the promoters, who were com.
posed of the automobile dealers and
manufacturers, knew their show was
going to be some pumpkins, but it
was real surprise to the throngs of
citizens who visited either attraction.
Every person was booster after their
first visit, and their praise was an in.
ducement to make others attend
The fact that it was free show did
not detract one whit from the worth
of the displays. Competent judges
claimed it was fully as good if not bet
ter than shows they had seen this
spring where an admission of so cents
was charged.
The attendance was remarkable con-
sidering the condition of the roads. In
fact there were no roads. However,
the sensation created the first day
caused the news to be spread rapidly
and the last two days many from out
lying districts and neighboring towns
joined the throngs of visitors.
The factory and distributors agents
who represented cars and accessories
were 50 we'll pleased that they came
prepared to stay day and remained
for the entire three days. Another
year the demand for space will be
enough to fill three such buildings. It
will be up to the management to build
a Billy Sunday tabernacle to house the
offerings.
The local dealers who promoted the
auto show are we'll pleased with the
results, and believe the money invest
ed in advertising and entertainment
will be returned many fold in good will
and business
The industrial show made hit with
the public. The excellence of the ex.
hibits put on at this show were con-
coded by ALL Another year should
find three times as many exhibitors en-
tered, because the field of Valley City
products was only scratched. More
room will be needed next time, and the
success of the first exposition will
warrant making greater and adequate
facilities for those that will follow.
One of the pleasing and satisfying
features Of the closing hours of the
Industrial show was the luncheon serv-
ed by the Valley City Grocery COM
pany and Joe Iverson, of the Valley
City bakery. Miss Jean Smith served
the coffee for the Valley City Grocery
company and again proved her ability
to satisfy the lover of good coffee. She
was complimented on her success, but
replied, Look at what l had to make
it from, the Famous Minneopa Brand;
that means good coffee" The serving
of the doughnuts, cookies, coffee cake,
etc., was under the supervision of Miss
Eta Ingmundson, in whom Mr.. LIVER
son found very efficient and cour-
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
Noted Art Lecturer to
Appear Here in April

Mrs. Melville F. Johnson, of Rich
mond, Ind, director of exhibits of
paintings and head lecturer on modern
art at the PanamaPacifc exposition.
will close the Pre-Festival coarse in
the Normal school auditorium We'd
nesday evening, April II, according to
an announcement made this morning.
Mrs. Johnston will deliver an illus
trated lecture on THE Art Works at
the Panama-Pac Exposition" She
is in charge of the art department OF
the National Federation Of Women's
clubs, and was secured for an appear
ance here, en- route from Los Angeles
to her home in Indiana
Mrs. Johnston is a national author
ity on modern art and a contributor to
the "Outlook' and other national mag
azines.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
Captain Richie Spoke at
Jamestown on Sunday

jamestown, March 26. - Captain
Richie, of Company G., Valley City, as
serted in an address here yesterday be.
fore the local Y. M. c. A., that every
member of the North Dakota national
guard is in favor of universal military
training. This training would benefit
the men morally, mentally and physi-
cally, according to the officer
The subject Of Captain Ritchie's ad-
dress was THE Militia at the Border
and the Y. M. C. A." The speaker
praised the North Dakota guards in the
highest terms saying that the men
came from the best homes in the
state and that they did their work
well and were one of the cleanest
lunches of men that he had ever asso-
ciated with.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
CAPTAIN HENRY BELIEVES MEN
OF FIRST NORTH DAKOTA WILL
BE UsEDTo OFFICER AND TRAIN
OTHER UNITS.

Commenting upon the present war
situation, Capt. T. S. Henry, of this
city, who is adjutant of the First North
Dakota infantry, in an interview tells
us that indications now point to the
formation of additional regiments OF
troops in North Dakota and to calling
out the old regiment He says: 1.-THE
men of the First North Dakota are
trained for any duty and any place, and
I believe that many of these splendid
fellows will be used by the national
government to officer and train other
units for field service. Although we
would be mighty sorry to lose any OF
the men who have been instrumental
in building up first-class regiment of
soldiers, now in high state of eff
cheney, we are glad that their value
will be recognized and that they can
be of greater service to our country.
The First North Dakota will need new
men to replace those we lose by ad-
vancement and discharge and these
new men must carry ON the good
work commenced by their predeces-
sors to keep the regiment up to it's
present standard. Even at the present
time each company of the regiment
needs men-men who are loyal and
true and willing to do their bit Com
pany G., Of this city, has use for num-
Der of men for service and training.
need 20 men in the headquarters COM
pany-men who know something Of
Workmanship and love horses"
He also says, THE enlistment con.
tract is not much different from the
old-the reserve clause is practically
a dead letter. After a man is sent to
the reserve, after serving with the col.
lors, he stays there not longer than
three years and then is given his dis
charge. Reservists are never used in
active service except in a great emer-
gency. Military training is of great
benefit and advantage to the young
man in many ways and have always
been great advocate of it. Any young
man of IS years of age and over may
join and get this training"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
Will Lecture to County
Schools During Week

Rev. E. C. Forde, of the Plymouth
Congregational church of Fargo, was
caller in the city Monday. He will
spend the week in Barnes county, ap-
pearing at the various consolidated
schools, where he will give his lecture
on community Music" March 26 he
is on the program at the Green town
ship consolidated school; Tuesday
night at Grand Prairie; Wednesday
afternoon the Getchell school will hear
him, and in the evening of that day he
will be at the Noltimier school: r-;. &C.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
GUILD CLEARS TIDY SUM

The members of the Congregational
Guild held sale and dinner Saturday,
and about 200 people ,partook of the
dinner. The articles offered for sale
consisted of aprons, clothes for child,
rem, and fancy work of every variety.
In the afternoon lunch was served,
and this was supplemented with hot
waffle supper.
Those in charge have not audited
the expense bills connected with the
enterprise, but it is estimated that
5000 clear will be close to the amount
to be turned over to the guild
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29

teous assistant. Over 500 people were
served and all expressed their delight
and appreciation.
! The Russell-Miller entry nut on q
guessing contest that attracted much
attention and was marked by more &C.
curate guesses than usual in such cas-
es. The number of meshes in the
square inch of cloth was 1850. There
were five who guessed the right num-
Der, namely: Mrs. James Healy, Eldon
Jensen, Harold Baarstad, w. M. Green
wood, Jr., and E. B. Wolff.
! There were but two prizes and the
winners were decided by lot The first
prize, 49-lb. sack of flour. was won
by Eldon Jensen, and the second prize,
a 24-lb. sack of -four, was won by Har-
old Baarstad. The winners can secure
! the prizes by calling at the mill.
The Northern Seed company offered
three prizes to the three persons guess
Ing closest to the number of kernels of
corn on ten ears that were on exhibit
ton in their booth at the industrial
show. The corn was on the cob and
after the guessing closed the ten ears
were shelled and the kernels counted.
The total number was $685.. The near,
est guesses were S. A. Zimmerman,
5,374; Anne Vogel, 1888; H. B. Cook,
$3.50. The prizes were orders for
seeds, the first being SO, the second
81, and the third 81.
The Standard Oil company exhibit
at the auto show was featured by
guessing contest. A large jar of beans
t was put up for people to estimate the
number. and prize of a barrel of
! lubricating oil for the nearest to the
correct number was given, and prize
of half barrel for the second nearest.
The correct number of beans in the
jar was 10,34O. NJ J. Nelson. a travel
, ing salesman. received the first prize,
and Clarence Vogel secured the Sec
ond
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
Alderman Candidates
Without Opposition

The city election is set for Monday,
April 2, and the candidates for alder
man in the First, Second, Third and
Fourth wards have filed their petitions
with the city auditor. 1t looks as
though they would be all by their lone
some unless some covetous citizen
gets up enough courage to tackle them
via the sticker route.
Those filing are H. A. Olsberg, O..
A. Laughlin, l.. G. Moultrie and Sim
Mason.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
HOME ECONOMICS CLUB
MET MONDAY EVENING

The Home Economics club met at
the hospitable home of Mrs. A. C.
Thorkelson Monday evening. The roll
call was responded to by hints from
the sewing room. Mrs. Thorkelson read
paper on silk and Mrs. Raney read
a paper on when You Buy Your Wool
ens,' which was followed by general
discussion of the two topics. At the
conclusion Of the meeting delicious re-
freshments were served. The next
meeting will be held April 9 at the
home Of Mrs. Andrew AnfinsOn.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
FARMERS FORM MEAT CLUB

Hastings Times: At a meeting of
the Spring Creek farmers club last
Thursday a "meat ring" was formed.
The plan is to take turns in butcher
ing and dividing up the meat among
the members during the summer
months, so that no one will have. to
cure or keep on hand large quantity.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
Names
1917 Officers

In the election at Oriska the follow
ing ticket was elected:
Councilmen-First ward, L. NJ
Kuhry and J. H. Whitman were tie
vote; Second ward, Fred Lang; Third
ward, E. B. Crosby; Fourth ward, N
Gauche; Fifth ward, R. D. Smith.
Treasurer-A. C. Claspill
Clerks. McKibbin.
ASSESSOR. E. Wolfley.
Justice Of the Peace. ]. Taylor.
Marshal-Fred StOlte.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
SAW THE PAPER MADE

Whitfield Mckay, of the Oriska
neighborhood, was a caller Saturday
to arrange for getting the Weekly
Times-Record another year and while
here was shown the various opera
tons Of making the paper. The Times
Record shop is busy place and he
found it very interesting.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
SECTION FOREMAN is
INJURED IN JIMTOWN

Jamestown, March n,26.-William
Lansford, who was injured in the N
P. yards, Saturday, has been taken
to the N. P. hospital at Brainerd
Mimi. Langford, who was section
foreman was walking on the tracks
and had stepped out of the way of one
switch engine only to be struck by an
engine following. Langfords chest
and several of the ribs on the right
side were crushed.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
Henry Believes North Dakota
National Guard May Be Called
ENGAGEMENT is ANNOUNCED

Litchville Bulletin: The engage
ment of Miss Georgia Carpenter to
Charles H. Hageman, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Hageman, of this village, was
announced at Bismarck last Friday.
The bride-to-be is librarian of the
state historical society, and the we'd
ding will occur late this spring at
Randolph, N. Y, the lady's home; =
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
COMING HERE FOR SCHOOLS

The A. F. Pierce Agency sold to
Henry Rold, of Georgetown, Mimi,
the Is acre farm in Changers addition
formerly occupied by Mrs. Changers
parents. Mr. Rold recently sold his
700 acre farm in the Red River valley
and will come to Valley City to take
advantage of our schools for his child
rem
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
Fire Department Elects
Fresh Batch Of Officers

Delegates from the three companies
of the Valley City fire department met
at the city hall Monday evening and
for the ensuing year elected officers as
follows:
w. T. Craswell, chief
C. A. Bonhus, assistant chief.
H. N. Olsby, secretary.
Walter Coop, treasurer.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29

Mrs. Nels Nelson, of Leal, who was
a delegate to the Royal Neighbor con-
vention at Bismarck, stopped off here
Friday evening on her way home. She
visited with the local camp and return
ed to Leal Saturday morning.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29

The United States navy needs men.
New ships and ships in reserve are being
commissioned as rapidly as possible and
President Wilson has issued a call for
more men, who are needed NOW, not in
several months, but NOW! No one knows
what day may bring forth. Perhaps to-
morrow an enemy's vessels may be bonn
harding our coast defenses. If you are
free from family encumbrances offer your
services to Uncle Sam. ~
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29

Jamestown Capital: Bert Salmon,
of Valley City, spent Sunday here the
guest of his uncle and aunt, Mrs.
James Salmon, residing northeast OF
jamestown. Mr.. and Mrs. Salmon
also entertained Ed. Warner and
family.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
SEEDING ON HIGH LAND IN
A WEEK NEAR CLEVELAND

Cleveland, March 26.-"A neighbor
of mine will be in the field in week
on his high ground provided this thaw
continues" said prominent farmer
of this vicinity Saturday morning. 81
expect to start planting in about 10
days."
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29

Mrs Elstron, formerly Miss Julia
Lee, Of Valley City, returned to her
home in Dickinson Tuesday. Mrs. FL
ston came to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Olive simons. While here she was the
guest of Mrs. Chas. Otto.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29
PRAISES OUR AUTO EDITION

New Rockford State Center: The
Valley City Daily Times-Record issued
a very creditable 16-page automobile
edition, filled with attractive adver-
Using.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29

Mrs. Henry Bond, of Grand Prairie
township, was in the city Friday as the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Howard
Clark
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-29

R. B. Cox, Of Wimbledon, was in the
city Friday On a business trip.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-12-13
COL0RED CITIZENS
FOR SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT

The colored citizens of Marion
are putting forth energetic eff
forts towards progress in educa-
ton. At present there is a
strong move on foot to establish
a high school for the colored
children. The Jasper school for
colored children will close a most
successful term Thursday and
Friday night of this week with
programs by the children, the
primary department the first
night and the higher grades Fri
day night. An address by DR..
Astrapp, the well-known colored
physician of South Pittsburg,
will be a feature of the exercises
Friday night.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-12-13
Mrs. Daniel pitman,

Julia Annie Pitman, wife of
Daniel p. Pitman, better known
as Aunt annie, was born Oct.
18th, 1884. and died Nov. Oath,
1917, aged SO years, / month and
10 days.
She is survived only by her
husband and a very few distant
relatives.
Her father, Daniel Knox, NOV
ed to this county from some place
in Georgia when she was IL years
old, and she had livedin this coun-
munity for II years. She was a
a member of the M. E Church,
North, for IS years. She lived
a true and devoted life to christ
ianity until the very last. Dur
her late illness she was often
heard at late hours of night,
praying to her God.
She was married toMr. Pitman
on 22nd day of July, 1902. She
lived a single life for 68 years.
Funeral services were held at
the Knox Schoolhouse, Rev. E.
R. Lewis, of Secuatchie, officiat-
ing. Interment was made in
the Caroline Chapel cemetery
Monday, Nov. 70.