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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-01-11
Moe Can Get Match
With a Real Champ

This communication arrived on the
sporting editors day off, but it being
printed verbatim. A poll of the lead
ing sewing societies fails to discover
said Moe. Where is he? If he is
skulking in the rear of the railroad
yards in order to dodge fair chal
lenges like the following, someone
should report him.
Here is the plant:
Minneapolis, Jan. 5, 1917.
Sporting Editor, Times-Record:
understand that Nels Moe, the
wrestler, is back in your city. Now
will say would like to wrestle him
there any time a match could be ar
ranged. 1 have been trying for q
long time to get match with him.
wrote there last winter when Moe was
there, but he never was willing to meet
me. Now l will say will wrestle him
on his own terms, winner take all the
gate receipts or cut the money any way
he cares to. Will give him side bel
of 500 if he wants same, as all want
is to get on the mat with him. Now
here is his chance, so if he is no,
scared of me it is up to him. Let him
get busy, as am ready for him
Please publish this challenge in your
newspaper. Thanking you in advance
and hope that will get match with
him there soon, am, your in sport
Charlie A. Dentsop, Minneapolis, Gen
eral Delivery.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-01-11
the Armory in Valley City Monday

the Armory in Valley City Monday
night.
Little Guss Gahlhoff had an acct
dent last Monday that nearly proved
fatal. While coasting down hill he
was run into by another sled and cut
open in a frightful manner in the
abdomen. DR.. Van Houten, of Valley
City, was summoned and several
stitches were taken. He is somewhat
better at the present writing, but will
be laid up for long time.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Emery spent
New Years at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harmon Hess.
The Misses Lucille Anderson and Olga
Mortenson returned to the Normal in
Valley City Tuesday after spending the
holidays at home
A number of our people attended the
New Years celebration at Jim Witch
er's on Getchell Prairie.
The Alderman scnool commenced
Wednesday after weeks vacation.
Miss Helen Anderson returned to
her school in Sibley Trail township
Monday.
The Ashtabula school began We'd
nesday after a weeks vacation, Chas.
Rodewald having returned from Wis
consin Tuesday evening.
Miss Bessie Anderson left Friday
evening for Broadview, Mont, to re
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-01-11
RETIRING COMMISSIONERS
GIVES FRIENDLY DINNER

r. B. Cox, retiring county commits.
sioner, gave dinner Thursday at tn
Kindred hotel to the present member
of the board Of county commissioners
and County Auditor Nelson. The pres.
ent commissioners are Frank Heimea.
Martin Conlon, Thos. Gudmestad'
Henry Lee and George Rasmussen.
During the eight years Mr.. Cox serv.
ed on the board he gave his best tr
faithfully serve the people and the in.
terests of the county. His ability ana
congenial personality were factors
which won him friends easily, and be
will be missed from the board where
he was considered good scout. He
retires with best wishes of all for sue
cess in his work and further un6er,
takings
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-01-11

judge, Middlewest Loan &
Trust Company, amount. >.
David S. Richie, states at
torney, Middlewest Loan &
Trust Company, amount =.
Minnie J. Nelson, superin-
dent of schools, Middlewest
Loan & Trust Company,
amount .................
Carl A. Myhre, county sur
veyor, Middlewest Loan &
Trust Company, amount.
N. o. Holberg, coroner, Mid
dlewest Loan & Trust Com
pany, amount. .........~.
Lee Cowell, assessor 4th
commissioner district, Mid
dleWest Loan & Trust Com
pany, amount ...........
III. Moe, justice of the peace,
Middlewest Loan & Trust
Company, amount ........
John Gibson, justice of the
peace, iMiddlewest Loan &
Trust Company, amount >.
Willie Murphy, justice of
peace, Middlewest Loan &
Trust Compeny, amount. =.
Geo. Malosh, constable, Mid
rdlewest Loan e Trust Com
pany, amount 80.
J. J. O'Day, constable, Mid
CONTINUED on Page s.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-01-11

Litchville Bulletin: The Litchville
fire department met for its annual
meeting Tuesday. The pay checks for
the past year were handed out and an
entirely new set of officers were elect
ed as follows: H. O. Hanson, chief;
S. M. Olson, assistant chief; S. J.
Sundet, treasurer; l.. T. Petersen, sec
rotary. After the business meeting a
splendid banquet was served at I'm
manuel hall by the City restaurant to
the members and their wives and to
the members of the village council and
wives.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-01-11
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Jan. 8.-The Farmers Club met at
Kulsyth's last Wednesday,.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Koch and Katie
were Valley City callers Thursday.
John Johnson spent Friday evening
at A. H. Anderson's.
Henry Gahlhoff, who is working for
John Marshall down in Noltlmler,
spent Sunday at home.
Herman Gahlhoff is working for
Lew Stanley.
Alfred Alderman went up to John
Mortenson's Sunday.
Mrs. Stanley is on the sick list.
Everybody goes to Noltimier Satur.
day night, Jan: 20, for the debate and
basket ball game. Helen Koch and
Oscar Mortenson will represent Ash
tabula as the debating team, with
George Anderson as the alternate.
Nate for last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Alderman and
Johnnie spent New Years day at Tor
bel Undem's.
Miss Marian Rodewald and Bob Egg
CERT attended the New Years dance IN
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-01-11

Work on the 3O0-foot bungalow shed
of the Thompson Lumber company on
lower Main street is progressing rap
idly while the mercury dwadles about
zero.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-01-11

George O. Wilson was down from
Leal Tuesday and called at the Times
Record Office to leave the necessary
check to secure the advance payment
of his paper for another year.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-01-11

Mayor I. J. Moe left Sunday morn
ing for Bismarck to attend the legfs-
lative sessions a day or two.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-01-11
.. W.. 1NC1O01N1
Auditor Barnes County, n. Oak

Valley City, N. D., Jan. 2, 1917.
Board met by call of the county au-
ditor according to section 1856, Revis-
ed Codes of 1918, and organized by
electing Thos. Gudmestad chairman
for ensuing year.
George N. Rasmussen, county com
missioner from 3rd district, Frank
Heimes, county commissioner from
4th district and Martin Conlon county
commissioner from 5th district quail.
fed according to law and bond OF
$4,000 each furnished with Middlewest
Loan & Trust Company, of Valley City,
as surety. bonds approved as to form
by D. S. Richie, states attorney, and
as to sufficiency by D. S. Richie,
States attorney, o. H. deS. 1rgens,
county judge and Harry N. Olsby,
clerk of court, as by law required, was
accepted and bonds ordered recorded.
The bonds of the several county Of
ficials for ensuing term having been
approved by states attorney as to
form, were approved as to suftic1ency
tO-wit:
Harry N. Olsby, clerk of
court, Middlewest Loan &
Trust Company, amount. sic, 100000
O. NJ. Roe, register of deeds,
Middlewest Loan & Trust
Company, amount ........ 100000
John Holmes, public admins
traitor, Middlewest Loan &
Trust Company, amount =. 100000
James Kelly, sheriff, Middle
west Loan & Trust Com
pany, amount ........... 5,OOO.oo
o. H. deS. Irgens, county
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-01-11
Proceedings Of Board Of
County Commissioners

Valley City, N. d. Jan. 2, 1916.
The following warrants were issued
by the auditor as per resolution of the
county commissioners and as provided
for by law:
Chas. w. Nelson, salary county
auulLOr 9ZUU .UU
J. M. Baltic, salary county au-
dltOr deputy .............. IS. 90
Jessie Thorkelson, salary coun-
ty auditor clerk ............ $500
Constance Mcpherson, salary
county auditor clerk ....... $500
Clara Tolstad, salary county
auditor clerk .............. 5000
Thos. A. Collins, salary county
treasurer .................. 2UU .VO
Henry E. Nelson, salary coun-
ty treasurer deputy ......... IS. 90
Marie Furgeson, salary county
treasurer clerk ...... IS. 90
Olga M. Rensby, salary county
treasurer clerk .........:... 27.50
o. NJ. Roe, salary register Of
DEEDS ................... 100 IA
Anna E. Ramseth, salary regis
ter Of deeds deputy ......... $500
Julia 1verson, salary register
of deeds clerk .............. $500
Blanch lobe, salary register
of deeds clerk ............. SIS 90
Mabel E. Winkler, salary reg
istero of deeds clerk ........ SIS. 90
o. H. deS 1rgens, salary county
judge .................. 166. IA
Betty Mcpherson, salary coun-
ty judge clerk ............. 65.OO
Harry N. Olsby, salary clerk OF
court ............. LOO. -
T. NJ. Olsby, salary clerk of
court deputy ............... oU.VV
James Kelly, salary sheriff. %. zoe. 90
Engebret Larson, salary sheriff
deputy 1Vu.V
Clara E. Stenshoel, salary sher'
i'll clerk %. w
Minnie J. Nelson, superintend-
ent of schools ............. 166 IA
o. A. Barton, salary superin-
tendent Of schools field dep.
uty 1AV.VU
Annie G. Baltic, salary superin-
tendent of schools deputy. 1887
M. J. Englert, salary states at.
tOrney 100. +
H. A. Olsberg, salary states at
torney assistant ............ 20. W
Josephine Efteland, salary
states attorney clerk ...... 80 81
Chas. E. Hunt, salary county
physician ............... 4l.14
Chas E. Moordale. salary jani-
tor ............'. oo.V"
M. E.. Canning, salary superin-
tendent of county hospital. IS. 10
Sam Hayes, salary manager
county farm ............... oo.oo
Flora Barr, salary nurse coun-
ty hospital ................ 6O.oO
Clara Larsen, salary nurse
county hospital ............ 55.O0
Louise Nelson, salary nurse
county hospital ............ 45.00
Jessie Miller, salary night
nurse county hospital ...... As .OO
Cora Iverson, salary cook coun'
q. ty hospital ..........:.@..... $500
Gyda Raaen, salary maid coun'
ty hospital ................. ~ w
Bertha Clifford, salary maid
county hospital ............ 1881
Edna Henslow, salary maid
county hospital ........:... lO.OO
Mrs. r. B. Huntley, salary
laundress county hospital -. 900
Total ...... .S32o9. LIZ
Signed:
C. w. NELSON,
Auditor pornoc County n Dak
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-01-11
SYNOD CHURCH ANNUAL MEET

The annual business meeting of Our
Savior's Lutheran congregation will be
held in the church parlors Tuesday eve
hing, beginning at 8 o'clock. All vot-
ing members of the church should be
present. C. G. Naeseth, Pastor.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-01-11
Coach Purdy Praises
Green Town PLAYERS

Recounting the battle at basketball
Saturday between the second team of
the Normal and the farmer boys of
Green township, which ended in a vic
tory for the Normals by the score of
20 to 4, l.. II. Purdy, of the Normal
faculty, who accompanied the team
to Green township hall, has the fol-
lowing to say:
Saturday the Normal Reserves play
ed their first game Of the season with
a picked team at Green township con-
solidated school and succeeded in get
ting away with the long end of % to
a score.
The farmer boys put up a desperate
fight from start to finish and the score
is not by any means true indication
of the relative strength of the teams.
The Normal team put up an air
tight defense during the first half,
which ended with II to score in
their favor. In the last half the farm
ers made a desperate squirt and sue
ceeded in penetrating the Reserves
defense for one field goal, which with
two free throws brought their score
up to total of 4. The Normal in the
meantime had Gagged five field baskets
and six free throws, running their to-
tai up to % points.
For the Reserves BublitZ, at guard,
and Tracy, at center, did the best
work, while Axelson played the best
game for the farmers.
Tho 1inonn.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-01-11

sumo her duties as school teacher, az
ter having spent the holiday vacation
at home.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-01-11

N. 1. Berg preached the sermon. Inter
ment was made in the cemetery beside
the church.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-01
Ruth Law to Fly in DEBORAH.

On Monday, May ID, the manage
ment of the Winneshiek County Fair
received the contract of Miss Ruth
Law, the worlds greatest woman avi-
ator, to appear in flights at the fair on
Thursday and Friday, August 16 and
II. Although the fair management
had previously closed contracts for q
full program of amusements that would
be credit to many state fairs. they
Immediately accepted Miss Laws pro-
posal to visit DEBORAH in spite of the
fact that it involved an expense that
only few years ago would have been
considered prohibitive for an entire
weeks program. Miss Law was the
attraction at many of the state fairs
last year and in October established q
wonderful record in her flight from
Chicago to New York in less than six
teen hours. Her engagement at De-
corah will be her first appearance in
one Of the smaller fairs but the De-
corah fair may not any longer be con-
sidered . small one for the manage
ment has established the precedent of
securing the best that the amusement
field offers.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-01
SCHLEY.

Little George Malek had a cligh,
attack of lung fever last week and
was confined to his bed. But we are
glad to note he is, almost we'll now
Mr.. and Mrs. John Barnes and
daughters were Cresco shoppers Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Irvine Ferrie and Katherine
Fitzgerald were pleasant callers at
the Les Baker home Friday.
John Brophy autoed to Calmar Sat-
urday to meet his daughter Genevieve
who came from school at North Bue-
ma Vista.
James Ondrasek and Clarence
Barnes had the misfortune of humping
into one, another with their cars on
Ferries corner Thursday evening
The former was on his way to Cries.
co and the latter was coming home.
Their cars were only slightly dam
aged.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-01
Henry Elliott Dies Suddenly.

Henry Elliott, of Button township
passed away suddenly in DEBORAH last
Saturday afternoon. He was sitting in
q chair in the former Geo. Schamel res
taurant on Washington street, and a
man sitting next to him was unaware
he was dead for short time. The re-
mains were taken to the undertaking
parlors of the DEBORAH Furniture Co.
and later to the home of the deceased's
brother, VIM. Elliott in the south part
of DEBORAH. The deceased was born in
Button township about fifty years ago
and followed the Occupation of farm
ing For several years past his health
had been failing, and his sudden death
brings forth the sympathy of many
friends. He is survived by three broth
ers and two sisters, William, DEBORAH;
Richards, Simms, Mont. Andrew,
Owatonna, Mimi; Mrs. Miles Henry.
Cresco; Mrs. McClain, Spokane, Wash.
The funeral services were held Monday
morning from St. Bridget's Catholic
Church in Bluffton. Rev. Father Samp-
son officiated and burial was in the
Catholic cemetery there. DEBORAH Pub
lie Opinion.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-01
KENDALLVILLE.

| Annie Hunter is keeping house fol
her brother Howard this summer.
Luana Ellingson came home Satur'
day for a few. weeks visit.
Quite a number from Cresco at.
tended the kid social here Friday
night.
w. c. Fifield and family were Cres-
co visitors Saturday.
Lille Middlebrook, from Harmony,
is assisting Mrs. A. Elliott with her
household duties this week. =
Jeanette Holmes went to Mercy hos
pital the last of the week and had her
tonsils removed.
Will Wallace returned Wednesday
from Blooming Prairie where he has
been visiting the last couple of weeks
Mrs, A. E. Barnes and daughter Lu-
ella spent Sunday afternoon at the
L. Ludden home.
Walter Reuter- and wife from Har-
mony, called at the VIM. Reuter- home
Monday evening.
Earl Barnes returned from his visit
at Spring Valley Thursday.
Mrs. John Clink, from Orleans,
called at the w. A. Clink home Tues
day afternoon.
Fred Todd and family called at the
Burton home Sunday evening.
There were church services az the
Fremont church Monday afternoon.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-01
DAVIS CORNERS.

Mrs. Walt Wilmot shopped at the
Corners Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Francis DvOrak and son Tom
and Claribel Buckley called on Mrs
Nelson Finley one evening last week.
The Halweg Bros. spent Sunday
evening at the Fred Halweg home.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. DusheE and son
Joe and Aug. Aberly were out fishing
Monday again. Fishing is all the go
now days.
J.C. Malek whirled around here last
week Tuesday.
The basket sociable given at the D..
c. school house was very we'll at
tended. The program was good and
baskets went like hot cakes.
Mrs. Francis Dvorak and Paul Wis
tied with Mrs. Jas. Dushek Thursday
afternoon.
Mrs. Nelson Finley called on Mrs.
Gardner one day last week.
Art Halweg and son were transact
ing business at Cresco Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bacthke and vi
olet were Cre5co shoppers Tuesday,
Mrs. Leslie Barnes and Mary, who
have been visiting at the Christ
Baethke home for some time, re-
turned to Cresco Monday.
Jas. Kosak was an over night guest
at the Francis Dvorak home.
Born. to Mr. and Mrs. George Gard
ner, baby girl. Congratulations.
There will be barn dance given at
Charles Malek's, one-half mile north
of Howard Center, Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Dvorak and
son autoed to Cresco Saturday.
Mrs. Tophy Herpelinck called on
her mother Mrs. Geo. Gardner one day
last week, and also got acquainted
with her new baby sister who arrived
there recently.
Mrs. John Mast was at Davis Corn
ers last week Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frances Dushek Wis
tied relatives here Wednesday last.
Jas. Kosak drove to Lourdes Sun
day last We wonder.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-01
Henry Novak and son Leonard au-
toed to town Monday morning.

Henry NOvak and son Leonard au-
toed to town Monday morning.
Lenford Barnes of Lourdes, visited
his cousins Leo and Norbert Doher-
ty Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Ferrie and Kath-
crime Fitzgerald spent Sunday even
ing at the Geo. Mackenburg home.
Mr. and Mrs Svestka called at the
Jim Malek home Sunday evening.
Katherine Fitzgerald was guest of
Harriet and Edna Doherty Monday
and Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Walker and
daughter Dora spent Sunday at the
Will Walker home.
Mrs. Will Hyke did shopping in
town Wednesday.
Mike Derr, Of Cresco, is spending a
few days on his old farm with his son
Fred and family this week.
The Junior team played ball in
their own home town Sunday.
Gene Barnes was visiting in town
Sunday.
Neomia and Genevieve Cummins
and friends visited their brother En-
NETT Cummins and family west of
town Sunday afternoon.
Johnnie Derr was a Cresco bust
ness caller Saturday.
Mrs. John Barnes went to St. Paul
Wednesday to visit her son Glen who
is reported quite ill in a hospital
there.
Mrs. Ed Svoboda and son Edward
were pleasant callers at the William
Walker home Sunday afternoon.
Francis Clancy and Teddy Lusson
Forded through this vicinity Tuesday
taking more orders before the raise in
price.
AL Walker and Mrs. William Walk
er's mother came up from Muscatine
Tuesday to visit at the VIM. Walker
home.
Reuben Svestka and sister autoed to
Cresco Friday evening.
term of school in district No. 1 Fri
day with big picnic and program.
Reuben Svestka took in the dance
in Adolph Hyke's new barn at Lourdes
last Thursday night
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Barnes enter
tanned company.
Mrs. Frank Harris visited her home
folks one day last week.
The Svestka young folks entertain
ed company Sunday night.
Mike Dugan of Elma, was looking
about his farm northeast of town on
Tuesday.
AL Walker returned to Muscatine on
after a short visit with his
brother Will and family.
Mike Barnes called on Joe Doher-
ty Thursday.
Jessie Shimek, of near Elma, is
visiting at the Lewis Moravetz home |
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-01
ALBION.

Anna Aberg of Cresco, was an over
Sunday visitor at the home of her sis.
ter, Mrs. Theodore Gunderson.
J. N. Smith and family of Bonair at
tended the Farmers Club at Albion at
Albion Friday evening.
The doctor was called for Mrs. Lewie
Stein Tuesday. Her many friends hope
to hear of her speedy recovery.
Mrs. w. P. Clark was a patient at
Mercy hospital Friday of last week to
have her teeth extracted.
A very entertaining and instructive
meeting is the report of the Farmers
Club Friday evening when six new
members were admitted also.
Our Sunday School is preparing a
program for Children's Day to be given
at the church, June 10th.
Grace Clark spent part of the week
at the L. E. Strawn home near Cresco.
Sorry to note that Mrs. Otto Stevens
is under the doctors care at this writ
ing. All hope for her speedy recovery.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-01
WEST VERNON.

James Montague, of St. Louis, is
spending sometime with his sisters,
Mesdames Frank Miller and Jerry
Weakland.
Ellen Dell and Rose Hickman spent
Friday at the George Dell home.
Madge Eldridge spent Tuesday af.
ternoon with Mrs. VIM. Coughlin.
Joe Lickteig and family entertained
friends Sunday.
Bertha Halweg spent Tuesday night
with Hazel and Madge Eldridge.
Dick Grove called on VIM. Woods
Monday.
James Barnes spent Sunday with F.
Miller and Mr.. and Mrs. A. Schneider
and family.
Herman Pankow and family enter
tanned friends Sunday.
Dick Grove had the honor of putting
up the new bell on schoolhouse No. 2.
We can give Miss Halweg great praise
for this purpose as she and her pupils
were well worthy of the new bell.
Mrs. Frank Miller is spending the
week with her son James and other
relatives of Minneapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Gesell and son
spent Sunday with relatives.
MIR. and Mrs. E. Eldridge entertain
ed friends Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Sebastian and
son entertained friends Sunday.
Mesdames Peter Hanson and A.
Gesell and son Elmer spent Thursday
with MIR. and Mrs. Paul Vsgts.-
Madge Eldridge spent Friday with
Mrs. F. Miller and Wayne Schneider.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Coughlin enter
tanned friends Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Joe Burnikel returned
from Minnesota after business trip.
Mrs. F. Bouska entertained friends
Sunday. e.,
The Watkins man made his trip
through our burg Thursday with new
Chevrolet car. Mr.. Schnepper under
stands his business and also how to
handle his new car. -
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Gesell called at the
P. Hanson home Tuesday.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-01
Another Good Horse for Cresco.

M. P. Lydon has recently purchased
from the Eckste,n estate at Chester,
Ia, the imported Belgian stallion Gas.
ton De Bree Eyck, No. S444-s2, -764.
This horse is six years old and was
purchased as a four-year.old by the
late Fred Eckstein for his herd horse
at long price from Henry Lefebure
of Fairfax, Ia, and it was only on &C.
count of the death of MIR. Eckstein
that Mr.. Lydon was able to secure this
valuable horse. The best farmers in
the vicinity of Cresco recommend him
as stock horse of outstanding merit.
This horse weighed 1850 as four-year.
old when he landed in Chester two
years ago.