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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31
Courtenay Citizens Are
Held on Liquor Charge

Three well known citizens of Cour-
tenay were bound over last week to
trial in the Stutsman county court,
charged with violations of the prohi-
bition law. They were Bert Stoddart,
general store proprietor; Herman
Skjerseth, real estate and loan agent
and J. L. Wood, butcher. The hearing
was before Justice Bouer at Courte-
nay, the prosecution being made by
States Attorney John w. Carr on CON-
plaint of the village board of Cour-
tenay. The first two named were
charged with conducting common nui-
sances, places where men congregated
to drink Intoxicating liquors. The last
named was charged with keeping for
gift and giving away intoxicating Nq-
uors. The hearing was had Monday.
Attorney Padden, of Courtenay, ap-
peared for the defendants, who waiv-
ed examination, and under bonds of
$500 each all were held to trial in the
next term of the county court to
be called by Judge Hemmi
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31
Large Class Receive
the First Communion

Sunday morning at st. GATHERINGS
churih, before the largest audience
since Easter Sunday, class of 2l
boys and girls received their first
holy communion at the hands of Faith
er Baker! 1t was an inspiring sight,
with the altars beautifully decorated
with flowers, the altar boys in their
white robes and the girls in white
dresses and wells. Little Inez Green
wood and Catherine Kelly oficiaued
as flower girls and the following re-
ceived the sacrament:
Bernice Coyle, Pearl McIsaac, Rose
Sheiber, Marie Wertin, Helen LaWler,
Margaret Schoefter, Helen Martin,
Eileen Doerner, Esther Girard, Angela
Cad, Catherine Betzina Loretta
Schwehr, Mary Curren, Dorothea Bis
sen, Joe Scheiber, VIM. Fitzgerald,
Matthew Kraemer, Anthony Scheiber,
Raymond Greenwood, Leo. Marlhart
and Joe McIsaac.
In the afternon at Father Baker
talked to the communcants of the ma
ture of the sacrament and invested
them with the scapula of the Blessed
Virgin.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31
High School Faculty Delighted
Audience With Jones' Troubles

Those who attended the high school
faculty play Friday night had tho
chance to laugh enough to cure all ills
for some time to come, and those who
were not able to attend it, missed a
real treat 1t was scream" and the
funny complications all through, and
the quick, sparkling wit necessitated
to relieve those situations was keen
every minute.
Mr.. Brown, as Ezenezer Goodly,
professor Of anatomy, was a real stu
dent and clover Of peace"-well cared
for by his good wife, a part fittingly
taken by Miss Zabel Mr.. Jones and
what happened to him had the audi.
ence keyed to the highest pitch every
minute of the performance. Mr.. Stew
enson acted that double part, first as
typical travelling salesman, "good
fellow" and later as the sanctimonious
bishop and it was around him and his
embarrassing situations that the whole
fun centered. Especially when the
real bishop (Mr. Johnson) arrived did
the complications become deep and ex-
citing, when his identity became con-
fused with that of an escaped lunatic
(Mr Hanna), who believed himself to
be an Indian chief and the bishop a
member Of his tribe. The lunatic was
finally taken in charge by the keeper
of the asylum (Mr. Severson). Mr..
Field, as the policeman, constantly on
the trail of Mr.. Jones, was the cause
of several mirth-provoking scenes.
The romance of the play was carried
out by the young people; Mr.. Good
ley's two young daughters and
young ward. These parts were de-
lightfully taken by Miss Olmsted, Miss
Hamilton, engaged to Richard Heath.
erly (Mr. CockerilD, and Miss Myrtle
Snider.
Sentimental Alvina Starlight was
we'll taken and handled by Miss Sew.
erson and her affection" for the bish-
op-real or disguised, added much to
the already mixed conditions.
Miss Chapman as the Swedish SER
want girl quite brought down the
house in her droll, stupid, funny part.
Real talent was shown among the
faculty members and each did his part
most fttingly. Much credit is due
Miss Snider for her coaching and ef-
forts in putting on this farce.
The high school orchestra, under
the leadership of Miss Brown, de-
lighted the audience before the rising
of the curtain and between the acts.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31
Red Cross Branch Is
Organized at Fingal

Pres. Mcfarland and Prof. McMul-
len went to Fingal Saturday evening
to organize branch of the Barnes
county chapter Of the Red Cross. A
number of the citizens gathered Ill
the hall to hear the Valley City gen
tlemen and to consider plans for Or
ganiaztion. 1t was decided to organ
ize a branch. Prof. E. ]. Whalian was
chosen president, Mrs X. S. Ramsett,
vice president, Mrs. C. w. Pollock, Sec
retary and Mr. Melby treasurer. The
evening was not favorable one to Sc
cure a crowd, but about 40 people at
tended. Thiray-two memberships were
secured and about $50 received into
the treasury. A. membership commit
tee will be appointed at once and a
canvass made. The officers expect to
enroll about 200 in that branch. A
large amount of patriotism is display
ed in Fingal.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31
Great Spy Hunt is Now
on in the United States

Washington, May 26.-What is per-
haps the greatest spy hunt the gov
ernment has ever instituted since the
civil war is on today. Every secret
investigating committee of the gov
ernment is engaged in hunting the man
or woman who tipped the news to Ger
many athat American. flotilla had
left American shores for Europe in
time for German submarines to mine
the port of arrival. Careful censorship
is imposed upon all coast cable sta
tions, but despite this Germany had
the news four days before the fleets
arrival. Hidden wireless stations in
this country or Mexico may have been
the means of communication. 1t is pos
sible a German agent crossed into
Mexico with his valuable information
and sent it from there or communicate
ed it from some South American wire
less station.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31
Litchyille Land Firm Bringing
Many Buyers to Their Section

The land company doing business
under the firm name of Casey & Bond,
at Litchville, are doing rushing bust
ness this spring in bringing in buyers
for land which they have listed in
southwestern Barnes, LaMoure and
Ransom counties.
Thos. Casey, the senior member of
the firm, is pioneer of this part Of
the state, has a wide acquaintance,
lareg business experience, affable and
courteous. L. M. Bond, his associate,
is a pleasant young man of ability and
hustle
The firm has branch office at Peo.
ria, ILL.,, and also bring parties from
various points in Iowa. They have no
difficulty in persuading farmers of
means to come out and investigate the
possibilities and advantages to be
gained in farming North Dakota lands.
The low price of the land as compared
with that of the middle states, and the
prospects of high prices for farm pro-
duce for several years is an argument
they are unable to resist, so they are
taking trip to the greatest agricul-
tural state in the union to ascertain
first-hand knowledge of the soil and
conditions. Once here and they are
convinced that the opportunities and
advantages are unsurpassed anywhere,
consequently the sales are numerous.
Sunday evening Mr.. Casey had two
cars over from Litchyille to meet a
party coming in over the 500. The
railroads are giving excursion rates to
landseekers in parties of five to points
on their main line, and the Litchville
company are bringing their prospects
to Valley City.
This company is bringing out only
practical farmers Of means. The sales
will be made to desirable citizens who
have knowledge of scientific farming
and equipment for same.
In doing this they are securing set
tiers of the class which will help to
build up and advance the agricultural
interests of the county and state.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31
SCHOOL NO. I IN DISTRICT
IS GAVE CLOSING PROGRAM

A large crowd gathered atxSchool
No. /, District No. 35, Saturday eve
ming, when Miss Emma Woodland clos
ed her term of schol. A patriotic pro-
gram and graduation exercises were
given.
Miss Minnie Nelson presented di-
plomas to a class Of five. The gradu-
ates were Elsie Nicoli, Mary Thil-
mony, Clifford Hotter, Reynard Hotter
and Orrin Mason.
Mrs. w. T. Craswell, Miss Martha
Dewey, of the Normal school faculty,
Prof. Goodier, supervisor Of the Model
school, Deputy Supt. o. A. Barton and
Miss Ida Ratzlaff, of Fargo, also par
ticipated in the program. Several 9TH
ers from Valley City attended, among
whom were Mrs. o. A. Barton, Mrs.
D. S. Richie and Miss Annie Bailie.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31
Thriller at Rex
NotonProgran1

Monday afternoon the fire depart
ment was called to the Rex theater'
where a blaze in the film machine
booth made things interesting for a
short time. Before the flames were
subdued Operator Linn Amundson was
severely burned, valuable film was
destroyed, and the theater fixtures
somewhat damaged from smoke and
water.
The fact that the operating booth is
fireproof probably saved the manager
considerable and possibly the loss OF
the building.
The matinee crowd walked out with
out any confusion, and the fire de-
partment responded promptly.
Mr. Robinson estimates his loss at
$1,000. Films are not insurable and
the one destroyed was valuable.
It is expected that everything will
be in the usual condition to start the
shcv again Wednesday evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31
Complete Arrangements
for Fiirelnen' S Big Meet

Bismarck, May 24.-Plans mapped
Reade and Past President F.. C. Robe
son, of Cando, assure the North Dako-
ia Voluntee Firemen's association the
biggest meeting in the history of, the
organization at Valley City June II,
13 and IA. There had been some dis
cussion Of cancelling the annual meet
ing because of war conditions, but a
majority of the departments opposed
this action, and the convention will
be held according to schedule. Mr..
Robson, who served as president OF
the association last year, and who
has had much experience in drawing
up programs for annual conventions
the organization, came to Bismarck
today at the invitation of Fire Mar
shal Reade to assist him with this de-
tail.
The fremen will not congregate at
Valley City merely for good time.
The program which is being worked
out constitutes a fremen's institute,
which will bring out approved meth
DDS Of fire fighting and demonstra-
tions of modern fire equipment Alex
ander Karr, of jamestown, will talk
on Incorporation Between the Fire
men and the City Officials" Arthur
NJ. Sekel, of Fargo, northwestern
agent for well-known fire extinguish-
er manufacturer, will give a demon
stration and an illustrated address;
and Harry Wilbur, of Fargo, has pre-
pared ana interesting paper.
Manufacturers of fire fighting ap-
paratus from the Twin Cities, Chi
cago and other points will have large
exhibits, and there will be the usual
tournament features and carnival at
fractions to provide relaxation.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31
Olson Is Named Deputy
TO State Fire Marshal

Bismarck, May 2S.-William Olson,
Of Valley City, has been named assis-
tant state fire marshal to succeed H.
L. Reade who has been named fire
marshal. Mr.. Olson has been resi-
dent of Valley City for several years
and owns a large farm near that city.
He was appointed for two years.
The state auditor today prepared
warrants for paying the state fire de-
partment the two per cent premium
which totals $29,S19.33. The Fargo
company will get $3,695, Bismarck
$1,095, Grand Forks $1,63S, New Rock
ford S279.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31

Minot, May 26.-That process for
night of the raid was not secured from
Judge Leighton because the judge
might tip off the law violators, that
Judge Leighton was liquor law VIOLA
tor himself, that the telephone system
was used by police and others to pro-
tect vice, that the Minot police were
in cahoots with houses of prostitution
and that prominent members of the
Minot bar were habitual frequenters
of such places, were the startling as
sertions made by Attorney General
William LANCER in court today when
he was unexpectedly called by the de-
tense in the case against Attorney l..
J. Palda, charged with threatening to
shoot A. Upton, during the incidents in
the telephone exchange the night of
the raid.
It was by far the most sensational
outburst ever heard in Minot courts
and carried out the promise made
early in the raid developments that
prominent names would be connected
with the law violations in Minot be-
fore the matter was ended. The at
torney general was called by the de.
tense and it was while he was being
examined by Nash, representing Palda,
and by Brennan on behalf of the state,
that the esnsation was sprung. There
were times during his remarks that
the crowd in the gallery forgot court
was in session and interrupted the
witness by bursts of applause.
The day was one of many tense
moments and was punctured by lively
tits between attorneys for the de.
tense and the state. Langer's testi-
mony was like a bolt from the blue
and Minot tonight awaits in suspense
the resumption of court Monday, not
knowing how many more will be i'm
plicated.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31
Arrange Fine Program
+. for Registration Day

Secretary l. J. Moe, of the Com
mercial club, is arranging for a prop
er demonstration on registration day.
A patriotic parade will be one of the
features. The G: A. r.. the w. II. c.,
the D. A. R., Company G and Com
pany H, the Boy Scouts and all loyal
people of the city will be invited to
participate. The plans now are that
the parade will terminate at the court
house after visiting every registration
place in the city. A band concert will
be enjoyed, songs will be on the pro-
gram and a patriotic address. Arrange
your work so that on June you can
be with the patriotic people of Valley
City from 2 to 5.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31
Memorial Services at
the Methodist Church

Sunday morning the G. A. R., w. r.
c., members Of Company G and sew
eral of Company H attended Memoir
ial services at the Methodist church.
The edifice was crowded to it's capac-
ity. Rev. Vermilya's theme was "The
Triumph of Democracy" Special mu-
sic was rendered by the choir, and
Doctor Hunt favored the assemblage
with a solo. The evening services
were attended by members of the
high school graduating class to listen
to the baccalaureate address.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31
BURDEN OF WAR TO
DEV0LVE UPON j. 5.

Miss Minnie j.. Nelson motored to
Eckelson Friday night to attend the
graduation exercises. Of the Eckelson
schools. Miss Nelson was accOmpan-
led by the Misses Edith Wytkoff, Net
tie Halverson, Jennie Mcdonald and
James Nelson. After the program the
members of the party were entertain
ed at supper by the Misses Anna Con-
molly and Lillian Elder. The other
guests were the members Of the Eek
elson orchestra and other citizens who
assisted in making the closing pro-
gram the success it was.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31
PlGGER is
CAUGHT AT JAMESTOWN

Jamestown, May 2S.-State's Attor-
ney Carr and the city police have Sc
cured the conviction of another blind
pgger, George Olivant pleading guilty
to that charge before County Judge
Hemmi this morning and being SEN
fenced to 80 days in Jail and fined
$500. According to his own story Oil
want has been selling liquor from his
house. This is the second conviction
secured by States Attorney Carr for
selling intoxicants within two weeks.
He asserted some time ago that he
would not rest until the blindpiggers
were driven out Of jamestown and is
making good his boast. Two other
liquor sellers left the city after find
ing that warrants for their arrest had
been issued
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31

Philadelphia May 25.-"If Russia
stacks arms and German submarines
continue ia litter the ocean with
corpses of the merchant marine, Uncle
Sam will have to bear the brhnt of the
great battle practically Alone" declar-
ed James w. Gerard, former ambassa-
dor to Germany, who was the princi-
pal speaker at meeting here tonight
under the auspices of the Southeastern
Pennsylvania chapter of the Red
Cross.
Mr.. Gerard said he had witnessed
nearly all the atrocities which have
been charged against the Germans.
while we need many things in this
war, We need the Red Cross more than
anything else," he said. THE spread
of disease is TERRIBLE
Washington, May Is. - Russia is
out Of the war as far at her military
power is concerned for at. least two
years and France is about at the end
of her man power.
These are the cold facts about the
war situation as seen today by mill
tary men who are in a position to
know the different points because of
military observers reports.
While Britain still has consider
able punch left these men believe
the struggle abroad is rapidly reach
ing a point where the United States
must take the main burden. The
half million men to be drawn into
the service in September will be
only a drop in the bucket and must
be followed by other vast increments
If conditions continue.
The west front struggle, experts
say, has been misrepresented and
unreliably reported. Either through
failure of the allies or the government
to let the real facts be known the peo-
pie are ignorant Of the real status of
facts on the part of American news
papers. These men declare that for
many months the American people
have been led astray as to the real
situation. The allies, they say, are
not making the headway the coun.
try is led to believe.
In this connection, they assert, the
solution of the submarine menace
must eventually determine . to. a
great extent on who the victory may
rest, except for what part America
shall play in the struggle ~.
The last fresh man wins battle
and the last fresh millions of men
will decide thes war, they hold. s,zse
Hence America must bear the
heavy burdens for the next two or
possibly three years, and the sooner
the nation awakes to the truth and
enormity of the situation the better
off it will be, these experts believe.
There has been much talk of the
nations apathy. That this will be
overcome when blood begins to spill
is the main hope of military men,
who say frankly that for the pres
ent the country's interest is insult
fcient as is shown graphically by
the recruiting figures, slowness in
subscribing bonds, and other signs
The selective service system will
get the men, but the spirit must be
aroused, experts hold
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31

Fargo Forum: Miss Edith F1ewell,
who went to Valley City Thursday to
spend the day, was guest over the
week end at the home of her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.. Flewell,
at Leal. She was accompanied to
Leal by Miss Jennie Nelson, of Valley
City. Both Miss F1ewell and Miss
Nelson returned to their respective
homes Sunday evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31
GAVE BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

Twelve lady friends Of Mrs. N. j.
Hesch surprised her yesterday at her
fat in the Beenan block, the occasion
being her birthday. The afternoon
was spent in cards and needlework,
after which delightful lunch was
served by Mrs. c. A. Olson and Mrs.
David Junod. Mrs. Hesch was pre-
sented with beautiful bouquet OF
cut flowers.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31
Summer School Opens
on Thursday, June 28

The summer session Of the State
Normal school will open on Thursday
Morning, June %, and close on Tues
day, August Z, according to announce
ment given out this week, in bull
letin descriptive Of the work to be
offered this summer.
The above ,plan allows for one day
of vacation between the close Of the
summer session and the state teach
ers' examinations which will be held
at the various county seats Aug and
10.
AS the 4th of July comes within this
period the term will consist of 20
school days. Sessions will be held on
Saturday of each week and the week.
ly holiday will occur on Monday sex-
cept the last week when school will be
held on Monday, Aug. 6, closing Tues
day, Aug. 7.
This school is planned especially to
serve all teachers in the counties
which cooperate in it's support; name
ly, Barnes, Stutsman, LaMoure, Eddy,
Foster and Griggs, but it is open to all
the teachers of the state and to all
who are preparing to become teachers.
All teachers of the counties named
should attend this summer school.
Thursday, June %, will be registra~
tion day. Recitations will begin Fri
day, June 20, at 8 o'clock in the morn
ing. 1t is very desirable that every
student complete his registration on
the first day, for teachers are busily
employed organizing classes on the
second day and cannot give attention
to the registration of students. =.
r.se Those who come from the counties
named above should confer with their
county superintendent and if possible
arrange somewhat in advance for their
program of study. All others will be
assigned by the registrar to faculty ad-
visers whose approval must be secured
to the program of studies selected.
Three lines of work will be empha-
sized, as follows: 1. Studies of the
regular Normal school course. 2.
Studies required for any form of ele-
mentary certificate. 3. Special ad'
vanced subjects for professional uplift.
Miss Augusta Albrecht, one of Pin
gree's high school teachers, spent the
week end in Valley City, the guest OF
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31
LANCER Iesti6es Minot Judge
Liquor Law Violator Himself

Miss Aurora Faust spent Saturday
in town. Miss Faust teaches in Hobart
township and was busy Saturday ar
ranging for costumes for her pupils for
Patriotic School Day, June 2. The
Faust district is never behind in it's
appearance on Play Day and will be
no exception this year.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31

Miss Loretta Simpson entertained
at dinner Monday evening at her
home on Conkling avenue, the eighth
grade pupils and teachers of the
Ritchie school, There were about 80
present and the event was in honor Of
Miss Anna Merwin, who leaves here
the latter part of this week.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31
Believe Chautauqua Is
Best Put on Here Yet

The executive board Of the Chautau.
qua met at the secretary's Office Mon.
day evening and detail arrangements
for the convention were worked out.
The entire committee are very enthus.
iastic over prospects for the 1917
ChautauQua. They feel it is the great.
est program ever offered and are meet.
ing with response from the people.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31

Mrs. A. P. Peake and daughter, Eliz-
abeth, returned Monday morning from
California, where they have spent the
winter months. Miss Charlotte and the
boys will not return until the close of
school at Faribault, MINI.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31

Marian Sentinel: Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Kramer are enjoying a visit
from Mr.. Kramer's sisters, Mrs. Mart
Callahan, of Denver, Col, and Miss
Sophia kramer, of Valley City. They
arrived here on Wednesday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31

Lloyd Witter left Tuesday after
noon for Grand Forks to pack his kit
and report at once at St. Louis, hav-
ing been assigned to the quartermas-
ter's department. He expected to re-
main here until after registration day,
but received orders by wire to report
at once. It is fine assignment, and
he will be quartered at Jefferson bar
racks.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31

Glenn Daniels, of Buchanan, has
been visiting in the city the past few
days as the guest of his uncle, E. C.
Hilborn, returning to his home Mon.
day evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-31

George Butler and wife, of Leal,
spent Sunday in the city visiting
friends.