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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-08
5000 Music Lessons
Given In Three Terms

That instruction in the various
branches of music is in demand is
shown by the fact that on checking
the work of the various instructors in
that art at the Normal school this
week it was found that over 5000
lessons are given during the school
year, exclusive Of the summer term.
This does not include the work in pub
Hcsschool music, nor the work of the
various student musical organizations.
Over 200 private lessons are given
each week and in addition 80 class
lessons, which makes a fine record
for the department of music.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-08
Jamestown Minister Files
Attack on State Officials

Bismarck. March 1.-Rev. Franklin
n: Hews, of Jamestown, has filed with
Governor Frazier an 18-page certified
affidavit in which he attacks official
acts of Governor Hanna and other
former state officials, and more partic-
niarly city officials of Jamestown and
county officials Of Stutsman, on the
grounds tina: he has been subjected to
persecution. Among other things, he
alleges that Hoops we're removed from
his rain barrel and that holes were
bored in the bottom so that the water
would run out. He charges many 9th.
ef offenses:: He was formerly pastor
Of the Methodist church at Forman.
He alleges: that the former state off,
Gals did, not give him adequate pro.
lection.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-08
He Says Litchviue Is Hard Hit

LaMoure Echo: The Echo Tuesday
morning enjoyed a short visit from
Carl Bother, who resides out in the
Benson Corner vicinity and gets his
mail via the rural route from Litch-
vile. Carl says that Litchville has
been hard hit by the severe winter.
There hasn't been a train in our neigh
boring city since Jan. 81. The supply
of hard and soft coal has been ex.
hausted, likewise the wood. Flour and
staple groceries have also run out.
Overland trips have to be made to Val,
ley City for the necessities of life, he
said. Mail is conveyed overland from
several different nOints.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-08
Married 63 Years Ago

Lucca correspondence of the Fingal
Herald. Saturday was the sixty-third
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. s. Shaw, ST., and in the evening a
number of friends Of the highly esti-
mable old couple gathered at their
home and spent a very pleasant two
hours. A short devotional service was
conducted by Rev. Mueller, number
of familiar songs were sung and in a
few we'll chosen words Grandma Shaw,
as she is commonly known, thanked
the friends for coming and commemor-
ating this happy event. Mr.. and Mrs.
Shaw are truely pioneers Of this place,
having come here IS years ago, and
we hope to have them with US for
many years yet to come.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-08
Sanborn Vicinity Resident
{ Called by Death Thursday

Leo Noecker, a longtime resident
of the Sanborn neighborhood and a
prominent citizen, died at his home
there Thursday evening at 9 O'Clock.
Mr.. Noecker was 80 years of age
and had been resident of that vicin-
ity since the spring of 1879, when he
homesteaded on the place where he
died. The death of his wife occurred
about year ago.
The deceased leaves family of nine
children, five boys and four girls, Mrs.
c. F. Luessen, of this city, being a
daughter
The funeral will be held in the Con-
gregational church at Sanborn Satur.
day at 10 o'clock.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-08

To E. L. Baker:
PLEASE NOTICE, That wherefore
default has occurred and now exists
in the condition of that certain land
contract dated September Oath, 1913,
entered into between Johnston Stock
& Farming Company and E. L. Baker,
and providing that upon the perform
ance of certain terms and conditions
therein expressed, said Johnston
Stock & Farming Company will make
conveyance of that certain real estate
situated in Barnes County, State OF
North Dakota, described as follows:
The Southeast Quarter (SEA) Of
Section numbered Thirty-one (31) in
Township One hundred thirty-eight
(138) north, of Range Sixty (6O), west
OF the Fifth Principal Meridian in
Barnes County and State of North Da.
kota, which default is as follows; to-
wit:
You the said E. L. Baker have failed
to pay the taxes for the year 1915 as
provided for in said land contract, and
have further failed to pay the balance
due on seed grain furnished in the
Spring of 1916, and have further
oOoAuOACu oAu AOSACCCCU oC1U u.
Now Therefore, in accordance with
the terms of said contract and pursu-
ant to the statute in such case made
! and provided, said contract will be
cancelled and terminated, said cancel.
lation to take effect on the 10th day
of April, 1917.
Witness the corporate name and
corporate seal of said corporation this
18th day of February, 1917.
J JOHNSTON STOCK AND FARM
ING COMPANY.
(SeaD By H. w. Marker, Secy
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, COUN
ty Of Barnes:
hereby certify and return that af
ter due and diligent search have beer
unable to find within said County
b. l.. Baker, the person to whom
the within cancellation notice is ad
dressed, and said party cannot be
found within the said County.
Dated February 18th, A. D. 1917.
JAMES KELLY.
| Subscribed and sworn to before M
this 18th day Of February, 1917.
FRED FREDERICKSON,
| Notary Public, Barnes County, N. D
My commission expires Aug. LIST
j1e1s.
First Pub. Feb. %, Last Pub. Mar. 8.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-08
GREEN TOWN FARMERS CLUB

The Green township farmers club
meeting will take the form of one
day farm short course to be held at
the Green consolidated school Thurs
day, March 8. There will be fore
noon and an afternoon session. All the
farmers of Green township and the sur.
rounding country are invited to come.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-08
Valley City Representative
Near Winner Of Spelling Bee

Grand Forks Independent: The
community spelling bee held at the
city hall Tuesday evening was quite a
success by the time it was over with.
The spoilers were a little reluctant to
60 on the platform at first but with
the eloquent persuasion Of Mayor Din
ME and the. physical persuasion Of
Chief Lowe, the seats on the platform
were soo41tflled and the contest start
ed in earnest. Sixteen mere men and
16 divine ladies made up the two teams
and the battle waxed hotter as the adj
vantage narrowed down on either side.
At last two men and two ladies were
all that rentAined and then one of the
ladies dropped out, leaving as the last
representative of the ladies Mrs. NJ
S. Harrington and of the men Messrs
J. s. Bjornson and Warren Hanna.
"Castastrophe" was the last straw
for the last lady and Mrs. Harrington
gave up her seat because she used a
''y" instead Of an "e'' on the end of
that word. - It was perfectly horrid
that she had to go down for such a
little mistake, but rules was rules and
President McVey, who refereed the
match, decided that it must be So
This left Mr.. Bjornson and Mr.. Han.
ma to fight out the male supremacy
and after a sharp engagement Mr.
Bjornson finally came out the victor
for another year. diaphragm" was
the final word that defeated Mr.. Han
ma. That was a mean word anyhow
and no one should be expected to
know how it was spelled DR.. C. E.
Laid, of the university of North Da
kota, pronounced the words.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-08
PROFITABLE STOCK TO RAISE

Sanborn Enterprise: Plus Stroh, of
this place, sold two Shorthorn year.
ling bulls at the recent Mandan stock
sale for $50. It costs no more to
raise good stock than 1t does to raise
scrubs, after the first outlay It
would take good many common
stock yearlings to bring $50, and the
cost of feed per head would be the.
same.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-08

Asbjorg Overgaard was hostess Fri
day evening at a birthday party for
her girl friends. The birthday cake
was decorated with ten candles. The
evening was spent in playing games,
and then light lunch was served.
There were ten guests present, and
they were unanimous in saying they
had spent a very pleasant evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-08

To Sumner B. Brown
| PLEASE NOTICE, That wherefore
default has occurred and now exists in
the condition of that certain land con-
tract dated November LIST, 1913, enter
ed into between the Johnston Stock &
Farming Company and Sumner B..
Brown, and providing that upon GER
tain terms and conditions therein ex-
pressed, said Johnston Stock & Farm
ing Company will make conveyance Of
that certain real estate situated in
Barnes County, State of North Dakota,
described as follows:
The West Half (WA) of Section
numbered Six (6) in Township One
Hundred Thirty-seven (137) North,
and the Southwest Quarter (SWA) of
Section numbered Thirty-one (31) in
Township One Hundred Thirty-Eight
(13S) North, all in Range Sixty (60),
West of the Fifth Principal Meridian
in Barnes County, State of North Da-
kota, containing 457.85 acres, accord
ing to the Government Survey thereof,
whuich default is as follows, to-wit:
You, the said Sumner B. Brown
have failed to deliver the proportion of
the 1915 and 1916 crops provided for
in said land contract, and have further
abandoned and neglected said land.
Now Therefore, in accordance with
the terms of said contract and pursu
ant to the statute in such case made
and provided, said contract will be
cancelled and terminated, said cancel
lation to take effect on the 18th day
Of April, 1917.
Witness the corporate name anG
corporate seal of said corporation this
18th day of February, 1917.
JOHNSTON STOCK AND FARM
ING COMPANY.
! (Seal) By H. w. Marken, Secy
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA. COUN
! ty Of Barnes:
| hereby certify and return that al
ter due and diligent search have beef
unable to find within said County
Sumner B. Brown, the person to whom
the within cancellation notice is ad
dressed, and said party cannot b
found within the said County.
II Dated February 18th, A. D. 1917.
II JAMES KELLY.
II Subscribed and sworn to before m
this 18th day of February, 1917
| FRED FREDERICKSON,
| Notary Public, Barnes County, N
NV commission expires Aug. Is
1918.
] (First Pub. Feb. %, Last Pub. Mar. 8.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-08

Luverne Leader: A miscellaneous
shower was given at the Neal Mckay
home Saturday in honor of Jessie Nc
Kay, bride of the near future. A
large number were in attendance, and
it was most enjoyable affair. Miss
Mckay was the recipient of many
handsome and useful gifts.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-08
Normal School Faculty
Examine 1000 Papers

Under the new arrangement the
state educational department sends a
certain number of papers from the
state examinations to educational in
situations to be examined, corrected
and marked. About 1000 came to the
Valley City Normal from the February
examination. This work has been
handled and completed by members of
the faculty.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-08

The Farmers Mercantile Company
will pay the highest market price for
Potatoes, Eggs and Butter. 15tf
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-08

Highest market price paid for But
ter, Eggs and Potatoes by the Farmers
Mercantile Company. 15tf
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-03-08
ST. CATHERINE WINS AGAIN

In the match game Friday between
the Richie and St. Catherine basket
ball teams, the Richie was defeated
by score of "a to 4, the first half end
ing in a score of IS to in favor of the
St. Carcherines. V. Krogh starred for
St. Catherine and Larson for Richie.
St. Catherine Richie
Wertln. ......C.......... PlOyhar
J. Scheiber 49,. ...... McFadgen
V. Krogh .f.......... Larson
r. KrOgh ........g ........... Ford
F. Kiser Hansen
Points-Ford 1, Larson l, V. Krogh
8, Wertin 6, Scheiber 3.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-23

THE SOLDIER will find the
THEROZ FUEL CUBES invalu-
able. in all times when not in
touch with the company kitchen.
With the scratch OF a match, he
can instantly have intense heat
There is no waiting for the FIRE
to burn. Besides 1t is the most
economical fuel known. 1t comes
in small cubes, which costs about
one cent each, an inch square.
By an absolutely new process, a
liquid is converted into a solid
cube, which burns with a hot in
tense fame, without smoke, odor,
SCOT or ashes, and it cannot ex-
plode.
The Theroz blue flame stove is
made OF durable metal 5Il inches
in diameter. The burner has num-
erous open parts, which act like
gas pipes. At these the vapor
from the fuel and the oxygen in
the air unite and ignite. 1t can
not explode. For all housekeepers
the Theron offers the greatest
comfort in cooking. The Cont
mental model is zsc' and the Sim
plex, 6oc-
Finh noorIr 81
The Washington herald., 1917-10-23
Buy a
Liberty Bond
TODAY
Important Notice
About Soldiers Gifts

The government authorities
have made known the fact that
al gifts intended for soldiers
and our boys in France should
be mailed by November IS.
We urge our patrons to take
due note Of this fact. and have
pleasure in advising them that
they will find plentiful assort-
ments of suitable merchandise
throughout our store.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-23

IrlTelins Goods Departme9t-FOurth floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-23
"Tid Bits" for "0ur Bows" "

A neatly assorted box. with at
tractive cover. that contain,
package each of the following:
CrystaIized Ginger
Caramels
Menthol Handy
Sour Lemon Drops
Glycerine Jujubes
; Mints
Chewing Gum
The Mskinss
Any one in the service vii be
glad to receive one of these boxes
of dainty morsels. and nothing viii
afford more real pleasure.
S5c Box.
CuDdy Dept.-Fourh F1oor.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-23
Get Behind Your Governments Liberty Bond TOd
THREE FINE NEW PATTERNS IN
ENGLISH PORCELAIN DINNERWARE
Revealing the Influence of the Orient
Combined with English Pottery Art.

English pottery works have always bern noted for exquisite
decorations quaint oshoned shapes and beautiful color combma
TONS In these three patterns from the best Dnneare makers you
will clearly why they deserve this praise Oriental themes have
furnished the idea for every pattern.
THE SSTRA-A decoration whose chief charm lies the deep
broad Persian blue border yellow buds and large red
tered the border and the green foliage adding the
stc color effect Flarns and bowls with the decorations
the inner side Covers of Caeroes and Tueens fit down
inside the dish and won't slide off, Teacups, $500 dozen;
Tueens. $285 each l2nch Platter, $l.65; Dinner Plates
$3.50 dozen; complete set for $3o65.
THE NEWPORT-Anoher old English shape with border formed Of
perpendicular black lines with yellow and blue floral dec
oratons of deep rich onns casseoes and and
such pieces square shape and mounted little stand ia
mfar in distinctive old china. Dinner Plates $500 dozen;
Cups and Sauce. 500 dozen; Covered Casseroe $500
each and other pieces i proportion.
ROYAL DOULT0N SET-Oagon shape with all the quantness of
the Orient portrayed In the decoraton-Aowers trees, birds
steepes. butterflies field aanked by conventional bor
ders. known the Mandarin pattern. Teacups $3.50
dozen Dinner Plates $3.50 dozen. Medium Patters
$3.50 each; Fruit Saucers 81 25 Dozen
HsrIF
The Washington herald., 1917-10-23
Prices, SIS, $40 to $40.
MEMS OVERCOATS

The very finest products in the world.
The fabrics come from the best sources:
the models from every good designer.
Meltons. Kerseys. Worsteds. Cheviots and
a host of soft. fleecy. warmth-givins
lightweight materials. Military Coats,
Young Mems Coats. Form-htting Coats.
Loose Coats. Fine Dress Coats, London
listers; regulation Officers Overcoats.
$40, SIS to $40.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-23
HARDWOOD
FLOORS

Old Floors Seraped and Rs6nished.
New Floors Laid and Polished.
We are ready to DO this work
Immediately. as we have a splen-
did force Of skilled men and a
full and complete stock Of the
best quality flooring. Let US es-
innate.
Fifth hoos. q se<>sx
The Washington herald., 1917-10-23
@ooowaro 8 Iotbrop
New rk-WASEINGTON-Paris
MEMS SUITS

Models for men, young men and
youths. Qualities the very best and tai
loring excellent. Refined models in mill
tary clothes-single and double breasted
suits, belted suits. body-tracing suits. New
color features are wood browns. metallic
grays. olive greens. plain blues; tartan
colored plaids. narrow hairline stripes;
fine tweed suits in good assortment Dig
ni6ed Sack Suits for business and profess
sional men.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-23

Tailored Handmade Vel
vet Hats, $3.50 and $3.50.
A. Handmade Velvet
Hat has that exclusive
blocking that is readily
noticed. Silk Velvet trim
med with grossrain rib
bon bows. In black and
colors.
Women's and Misses Soft
Hats, 81 and $3.50.
Very artistic simple
shapes of Duvetyn felt.
with rolled brims. Small
and medium sizes. In
navy blue. purple. brown
and black.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-23
STYLISH MILLINERY

Sailor, Mushroom and
Continental Hats at
IS, $40 and sl2.
Silk Beavers with vel
vet facings. Velour with
silk beaver crowns and
All-velour Hats. The
shapes are in every pos
sibles variation. Colors
are Black. brown. navy.
purple. gray. American
Beauty. sand. Trimmings
OF srossrain ribbon bands
and bows.
Soft Velvet Hats, $3.50.
Soft shape with Aexi-
bic brims. trimmed with
ribbons. Latest eolors
and black.
Third noor-F st
The Washington herald., 1917-10-23
STETSON'S HATS

Hats that combine all the essentials of
smart styles-light-weight. neat appear
anee. splendid quality. The Soft Hats
have the approved dip front and back,
and. of course. all of you know the COM
fort and wear Stetson Hat gives. The
Stetsonian Feature Hat at $500; others
at $500, both derbies and soft hats.
Stetson's Army Service Hats, $500.
Regulation Army Flannel Shirts, $3.50.
Regulation Army Wool Serge Shirts, $500.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-23

Selected Cofees
Try Before You Buy"
At the Demonstration Booth.
Blend A, 3Se h.; 3 for sl.00
Blend B, Soc lb.; 4 for sl.00
Blend c, 25e h.; S for Sl.l5
Fira noor-Tenth u.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-26
Artificial Leg Made 300 B. C.

Ihere Is in the museum of the Royal College of Surgeons, Lincoln's Inn fleids' London, an artificial leg, made aoout 300 B. C., of bronze wood and Iron. Who has not heard of the fam- ous 1ron Hand" made in Nuremberg dermany, In 1904, for the German Knight, Gotz von Berlichingen? Among the old-time Indians ears, noses and lips of plaster were quite common one or their ordinary punishments being 10 cut off these useful parts of the hu- man anatomy. Greek and Roman vet erans who had lost leg or m arm In the wars used to replace them by substitutes. and Plinius speaks of q Roman soldier who--about 15O years h. C.-was famous for the wooden hand with which he was still able to hght as an able swordsman. In 1904 the Duke of Brunswick had to use an artificial hand.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-26
New York Cotton.

New York, Aug. 25.-Thcre was re.
 newed selling in the cotton market to. day owing to the favorable character of crop adviccs and continued reports increased new crop offerings. After op- enlng at unchanged prices to a de- cline of points, prices rallied several points on covering for over the week end. Aside from covering however. To- cal brokers found very little support around the ring and prices soon weak ened again with December selling down from 22.47c to 22O5c and JanI- aTy from 22.45c to 22.1Oc or 20 to 30 points net lower. One of the private crop reports published before the op ening indicated an improvement in condition for the month in the states of Mississippi, Alabama and Louisi ana.
 Selling was active later in the morning with very little support in evidence and prices broke through the22 cent level. October contracts sold off to 21.78c and December to 21.79c, or about 52 to 5S points net lower on the more active months. The close was barely steady at net decline of 46 to 5S points.
 The cotton market closed barely Stn96V 'Eha rapOn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-26
Animal Trainers Win Fortunes

since the beginning of time mankind mas been amused by attributing human 1acultles to animals, and wherever one or the lower creatures has shown sions or intelligence, public curiosity has run nlgh. We have long been familiar with the elephant which stands on ball una does similar feats; but the first elephant to accomplish these things W. was seven-days' wonder. One of the most unique novelties ever offered to the public was the first hatch os trained seals, brought out by Canto,n woodward. Their ability to play mu- sical instruments throw a ball ohout ana so on, captured the fancy of tho nation and made their owner r,,h Another novelty of this kind brought wealth to Leoni Clarke, who tougbt a cat to go up in balloon and de. scend by parachute.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-26
WHEAT PIT IS
 THING OF PAST
 0N TRADE BOARD
Food Administrator Re- sponsible For Cessation of
 Operations There.

Chicago, Ill.,, Aug. 25.-Chicago to.
 day lost one of it's most venerable and distinctive institutions-the famous
 wheat pit" of the Board of Trade
 In response to a notice from Herbert
 Hoover, food administrator, that the government would undertake purch
 ases of wheat at interior terminals beginning Sept. 1, the directors of the board have voted to discontinue all transaction in wheat for future deliv- cry after today. The famous "pit" will remain closed during the duration of the war. There are some, in fact. who believe that conditions will be SO changed before the conflict is ended, that the business of dealing in wheat futures will never be resumed.
 Chlcago's "wheat pit" is almost as old as the city itself. It came into cx- lstence with the first organization of the Board of trade, which institution will celebrate it's 70th birthday next March.
 History records many corners engi- neered in the old pit Many a quaint character stood there defiant and bluffed the world to offer him more wheat than he could buy.
 Among the famous speculators who nave contributed exciting chapters to the history of the institutions have been Joe Letter, who lost millions in his at tempt to corner the wheat market in 1898; B. P; Hutchinson, familarly known as "Old Hutch," who in 1888 put wheat up to $2.OO, then an un- beard of price; A. E. Harper. the Clnclnnatl banker who attempted to | corner the wheat market and ended broken man in the penitentiary, and i , John M. Gates, of "bet you million" !
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-26
Chicago Grain.

Chicago Grain.
 Chicago, Aug. 25.-Although weel end evening up of contracts was ex
 pected today, the corn market open ed easier. Bearish sentiment seem. ed to sway most of the trading favor. 1 able weather conditions having weight Opening prices were unchanged to 5-oc lower with December at S1 10 to Sl.1O 1-2 and May at S1.O7 7-8 to $1:O8. Slight fractional advances were followed by declines with the same narrow limits.
 Later the corn market dragged and toward the end of the session a mark ca decline occurred, influenced appar- sently by weakness of the cash market. The close was weak 3-8c to ? 7-9c lower with December at $1.O7 3-4 to Sl.O7 7-8 and May at$1.05 3-8 to $1 .O5 1-2. Wheat prices were unchanged at the opening today, the last day of trading in futures before the govern ment takes over the handling of wheat sept. l. Announcement was made of the appointment of a board of trade commit to fix the price at which open September contracts should be settled. September started it's last day unchanged at $2.12.
 The fewremaining trades in Sep- tember the last option on the market were at slightly lower figures. The close was weak and 1-2c lower, the anal m transaction in September being S2.11 1-2. s
 Oats opened with September. a shade higher and the more distant | months somewhat easier There was ;ttle selling pressure and only small ractlonal price changes were record.