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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-04-25
Delinquent Property Owners for 1918:

Default having been made by the below named
e paymenI 81 o .axes due inc town o. NcSkngnam, ~
will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash. at the
court house door in Rockingham N c, on the first Mon
day May 1913 the following property of persons named
below said sale being for the purpose Of paying the town
tax the said property in which defaulthas been made
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-04-25

Aston, Gurley
Bethea, Braxton
Began, Meta
Began, Gdn
Burewyn
Blakley
Blakley, ] D
Bown, Samuel
Caruthers San
Cox, Sailie
Crowder, Amos estate
Clark. Sam estate
DauehHy, 0ssie
Daueherty, Lula
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19
SUPREME IN INSECT MlMICRY
Really Wonderful Act Of Caterpillar
Shows Natures Protection
Thrown Around lnnocerts.

witnessed a quaint little scene
on blackthorn bush in Epping forest
a day or two ago, writes IL. F." in
Manchester (Eng) Guardian. It is
well known that many species of cat
erpillars so closely resemble the
brown, barked stems, while others, be-
ing green, fix themselves to the new
green stems of the current years
growth.
Among the blackthorn twigs l OBJ
served one young member Of the dark
er species sticking out, rigid and mo-
tionless, at the orthodox angle Of IS
degrees, from apparently young
green shoot. On closer examination I
discovered that the young green shoot
was itself a caterpillar sticking out at
an angle of As degrees.
What had happened was obvious.
The disguise of the green caterpillar
was so perfect that even another cater
pillar-itself master in the art of
twig imitation-had palpably been
completely deceived and mistaken the
green caterpillar for twig. Surely
this is a triumph of insect mimicry.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19
ORIGIN OF COUNTRY FAIR
'ts Establishment Can Be Clearly
Traced to an Ancient Religious
Custom.

The country fair owes its origin to
an ancient religious custom. In early
days, when Englismen observed saints
! days, a crowd Of wOrshipers and pill
grims would assemble within the pre-
clncts Of the church or abbey during
the festival of a popular saint. TO
supply the wants Of the throng, tents
were pitched, and stalls for provisions
set up in the churchyard. Peddlers
and traders found many customers
among the worshipers, and IN course
Of time these pious assemblies became
marts of trade, and were known as
"fairs."
Many odd customs associated with
fairs illustrate the social life Of other
| days. The opening of fairs in many
towns was announced by hoisting
large glove In a conspicuous place. In
the event Of law forbidding the hold
ing Of fair without royal permission,
the king would send his glove to the
town as token Of his consent.
| In Liverpool, hand was exhibited
in front of the town hall ten days be-
fore and after each fair day, to signify
that no person coming to or going
from the fair might be arrested for
debt within the towns precincts.
At Paignton fair, Exeter, an i'm
mense plum pudding was drawn
through the town by four yoke of oxen
and afterward distributed for the
crowd. It's ingredients we're: 400
pounds Of flour, ITO pounds of beef
suet, 40 pounds of raisins and 24O
eggs. 1t was boiled in a brewers cop
per for three days and nights.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19
History of a Star.

The history of a star begins with
dust and ends with dust. It takes it's
form out Of chaotic nebulae, passes
through a period of life, grows cool,
then dark and dead, and ultimately
dashes into another dark cloud Of
star dust, and is thus turned back into
nebula.
We on earth live our lives in such
short moment that evolution among
the stars is not at once apparent. It
would require great many centuries
to actually see blue sun become
white, then yellow, then finally red.
While it is not possible to watch any
one star living its life, yet by noting
the characteristics Of a great many,
a complete and logical chain of evil
dence may be found, which includes
representative stars Of every type In
the sky.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19
Ideal FRIENDSHIP.

1nsincerity may fascinate-but it is
not lovable. Only honesty and direct
ness Of dealing can win lasting at
tachment. Artificial folk are desper-
ately afraid of the picturesquely un-
conventional actions that they think
will make them ridiculous. They are
so stiff and starched in their unman-
nerliness that they are hopelessly I'M
interesting. Sticklers for etiquette
and for the observances Of all the mi
nor canons of good form, they find so
many petty, silly rules to follow that
they have no time to give rein to large
and generous impulses. A personality
that makes itself count ardently and
lastingly in other lives and for the
worlds we'll being is too high for spite,
too noble for mean, small ways, too
gSauine for intrigue and innuendo and
too faithful to sacrifice friend.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19
MlSSLERSTAD SINGS
SUCCESSFUL RECITAL
(COntributed)

On Monday evening, December 10,
Miss Agnes Lerstad, of COTTONWOOD,
Mimi, appeared in graduate recital,
presented by Miss Florence Hedstrum,
of the voice department Of the conser-
vatorv. She was greeted by large
audience, whose intelligent apprecia-
ton helped to make the occasion most
enjoyable.
Miss Lerstad's program was very
interesting. It opened with an aria
from Handel, whose lovely sustained
tones were done with such ease and
freedom from effort, that the effect
of a controlled reserve power was es-
tablished at once. All through the
evening her listeners were sure that
no matter how strong and full her
voice was, there was always latent
strength that might be called upon.
She sang with ease to the end Of her
program, which was interestingly var
led. Besides the Handel aria. there
were two others-the well-known
Sampson and Delilah one, and "Nobles
Seigneurs" from Les Huguenots,. most
intelligently done. A group OF bal,
lads, among old favorites, introduced
the "Night and the Curtain Drawn
Nv Ferrata-an exquisitely lovely
thing, beautifully interpreted. "The
Awakening" by spross was sung witt;
surprising perfection of tone and ex-
preston.
Il was apparent that Miss Lerstad
has lovely voice, and has studied
with intelligence. There is no doubt
that she will continue to develop, and
| has in no way reached the heighth OF
her powers, intellectual and vocal. :,
Miss Hedstrum has proven herself
possessed of the best methods OF IN
struction, and refined musical taste
and may well take great satisfaction
in the attachments of her first grad
uate pupil. Her results promise the
most intelligent work ahead of the
|"voice department of the conservatory
Miss Lerstad was assisted by MISS
Ida Myhro, who has just come back
I from two years study at the Mclean
School of Oratory in Chicago, and who
finds her old friends as loyal and en-
thusiastic over Their work as ever. We
hope to hear her often.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

Word was received in the city that
Private Willie Fagerstron1 has landed
in New York. He was one Of the
boys who left in the first draft call in
1918, for Kelly Field, Texas. He
stated that the sea was rough and also
had the distinction of coming into
Long Island Sound as the ship Wash
ington with President Wilson aboard
was bound for France. Private Fag-
erstrom landed in France in June and
went from there to England where he
has been the last five months. He
was assistant motor tester in. the
aviation corps.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19
SHEYENNE VALLEY

Jens Henrikson was a Kathryn
shopper last Monday.
! Anton Anderson, ST., helped o.
car E. Aas last Tuesday doing some
butchering.
Carl and Magnus Monsoon spent last
Sunday evening with Gust Collins.
Alfred Anderson has been busy
these days building shed.
Melvin and Jens Rensby were busy
last Tuesday forenoon hauling some
straw.
Martin Olstad was visitor with
Stevens Stevenson last Sunday.
Alfred Aas took load of wheat to
Fingal last Monday.
John F. Henrikson was busy haul
ing home wood couple of days last
| week.
Gust Collins was visitor at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Olstad
last Sunday afternoon.
Gust Collins, liver Rudd and Magnus
| Monson were transacting business at
Kathryn last Thursday.
Martin Olstad and John F. Henrik
son spent last Monday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Greger-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad jacobson and
family were shoppers at Kathryn last
Friday.
Jens Henrikson was a visitor at
Henrikson's home last Tuesday after
noon.
Sidney and Andrew Gregerson au-
toed to Valley City last Tuesday or
business matters.
Jens Henrikson and son Julius were
busy last Saturday doing some but
cheering.
Martin Olstad was a Kathryn shop
per last Saturday.
Miss Esther Henrikson visited al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Hedge Olsor
couple of days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Evenson anc
daughter Emma and Gust Collins were
Valley City shoppers last Friday.
Christ Hagen was visitor with
John F. Henrikson last Friday fore
noon.
Henry G. Aas came home last Fri.
day from Fargo after a couple OF
months working down there.
Morris Peterson was seen around II
this neighborhood last week collecting
money for the Red Cross.
Mr.. H. W. Glickauf. representing
"Hearts of the World" the D. W
Griffith super-picture, has been in the
city the past two days arranging for
showing in this citY.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19
Society Of the Cincinnati.

The historic Society Of the Cincin-
natl, oldest of the American patriotic
organizations, was founded by officers
Of the Continental forces and Of the
French army and fleet which aided
US in gaining our independence at the
close Of the Revolutionary war, 135
years ago, Washington was its first
president general, Hamilton the Sec
ond, and on it's original rolls appear
the names of many others who gained
fame for their services In the cause
of liberty. It's membership, composed
Of the eldest male descendants Of these
officers, now numbers about 1000.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19
/ in" there is still an opportunity for
you to do so. Keep the home fires
burning"

Word from the hospital this morn
ing is to the effect that Charley Leus-
sen is improving and doing we'll. He
has made a hard fight the past week
or ten days and we are pleased to hear
that he is to be the winner in what
looked for a time as most unequal
contest.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

The Woman's Exchange on Fifth
avenue has changed hand and last Sat-
urday E. A. Koontz and wife, who
own the farm north Of town., known
as the old hester farm, took posses
sion Monday morning, having bought
same from Mrs. Edwin Jacobson. We
welcome the Koontz family to our
city and wish them all kinds of sue
cess in their new undertaking.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

Mrs. R. w. Bassett is very sick and
was taken to the hospital for treat
ment yesterday morning. Inquiry to-
day reveals the fact that her condi-
ton is about the same. Her many
friends in the city sincerely hope that
she will speedily recover and are hop
ing to receive the good news Of i'm
provement of her condition.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. O. H. Aldahl and
daughter Phyliss will leave on No. 3
tomorrow morning for Long Beach,
CAL, where they will visit the parents
and other relatives of Mr.. Aldahl.
They expect to be gone until spring,
and will no doubt enjoy very much
the warm climate of California and
the change of scenery.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

L. Martinson is down from Leal.
Mr.. Martinson broke his leg some
time ago and has been laid up for a
long time, but he is getting better
right along, has thrown away his
crutches or at least one of them, and
says he is going to throw the other
one away in a day or two.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

T. Melvin Lee and J. E. Jones, of
The Middlewest Trust Company, who
have been laid up with the "fu" for
a couple of weeks or so, have recov-
cred and are back on the job. We are
pleased to see them back at their reg
ular desks again.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

Miss Helen Featherstone has been
appointed BarnAs county chairman
to have charge of the work Of the
fatherless children of France. Miss
Featherstone is enthusiastic and will
enter into this work with considerable
spirit and perseverance.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

The directors of the Flax Fiber
company held a meeting at the city
hall last night and talked over plans
for prosecuting the work Of that con-
Germ. The boys are now going out to
sell stock and are getting ready to
make things hum and put this insti-
tuition on the map in reality.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19
That Evened Things Up.

One day my two little nieces were
discussing which had been with her
mother the longer.
1--WE been with mother longer than
you have" said the elder.
After thinking a few moments her
younger sister answered, Eyes, but I've
been with God longer" Chicago
Tribune.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

Christmas shopping has been lively
so far in the city and the people gen.
orally are doing their shopping early
this year. The stores are all enjoy
ing a good Christmas trade and the
postoffice force is enjoying the usual
holiday rush, sending out many sacks
of holiday goods and presents.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

Miss Jessie Sargent is again at
tending to business at her millinery
store. She, too, has been laid up with
the prevailing disease and is of the
opinion that once is enough of that
sort of thing.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

Weimer was the first township to
complete the Red Cross membership
drive, having turned in names and
money Tuesday afternoon. This is
fine record and we hope other town.
ships will try and complete the can
vass as soon as possible.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

The Red Cross workers report great
success in getting members in the city.
About everyone that has been can
vassed has put their hand down into
their pocket and pulled out dollar or
more. Everybody realizes the good
of this institution and are willing to
get behind it. If you have not "come
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

One of the Times-Record carrier
boys recently picked up pair of gold
mounted tortciseshell eye glasses. II
the owner sees this notice he or she
can get the glasses by paying for this
notice.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

Miss Janette Bergstrom arrived
from Cooperstown last night on No.
8 and is spending the day in Valley
City buying dry goods for the firm
of Thomson, McDermott Co., of Coop
erStOWn.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

Attorney Fred Fredrickson, who has
been in camp for the past few months
as soldier in Uncle Sans national
army, returned to the city today hav-
ing received his discharge and will
now return to private life and take up
the white mans burden of making a
living. We are indeed glad to see
Fred back as we'll as the other boys.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

Married-At the parsonage of Our
Saviors Lutheran Church in this city,
Rev. C. G. Naeseth officiating, Mr..
Olaf Kvislen and Miss Inga Bagley,
both of Sanborn. The ceremony was
performed at 5 O'Clock yesterday aft
ernoon. The newly married couple
returned to Sanborn and will settle
down to housekeeping on the farm
near Sanborn.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

John Kretchmer was in the city
from Oriska this morning. Mr.. Kretch-
mer is figuring on spending the win
ter in warmer climate and will prob
ably decide to try California or Flor
ida.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

Patrolman Fred King has pinched
many, but this time he got pinched
himself by the "fu'.' and went to the
hospital this morning. Chief Swanson
is now doing double shifts.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19
erStOWn

Twenty-Five Johnsons have been
graduated from the State Normal
school. Three of them are Mabels;
two Edas; two Emmas; two Nellies;
and two John AS.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19
From Wednesdays Daily

John OVERLY, Of Binford, N. D., was
one of the Griggs county farmers Wis
iting the metropolis of Barnes county
last night and today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

Lieut.. A. w. Davidson, who has
been in the aviation service of the
government returned home Sunday,
having been discharged from the serv
ice. He and 70 others got to Long
Island, N. Y, on the morning of the
18th of November, one day after the
armistice was signed and they did not
feel very jubilant over the matter
they wanted to go to France.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

c. H. Carpenter, Of the Carpenter
Lumber Company, Of which he is the
president, arrived from Minneapolis
last evening and is looking after his
interests in this city today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

It will be of interest to the Catholic
readers Of this paper to learn that this
year, on Christmas Eve, the midnight
Mass will be held at the St. Cathe-
rine's church of Valley City. This is
a service much appreciated by Catho-
lies, and an occasion that will draw a
vast crowd. First Mass. at midnight,
second Mass Immediately after the
first, third Mass at 1890.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

TAKEN UP-Two year old black
heifer. White under belly, and part
Of her tail white. Emil Schermer, six
miles south of Valley City. 28-3twp
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19
From Tuesdays Daily

, George Glade and F. H. Carpenter,
of the Carpenter Lumber Company,
were arrivals in the city last night and
are looking after matters of business
in the city today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

The Red Cross rainbow follows
showers of relief.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

Red Cross and red tape have moth
ing in common.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19

WANTED-Experienced girl for gen
eral Homework. Good wages. Mrs:
Herman Winterer. 7wtf
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-19
WEEKLY WANTS

BOOKKEEPERS, Office men, clerks,
etc., can make from five to twenty
five dollars per week on the side with
out interference to present work by
selling health and accident insurance
to acquaintances. Others are doing it.
Write for particulars. Great Western
Accident Insurance Company, Des
Moines, Iowa. 21-4tWp
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-03-14

ground hog has been seen along the
line.
Mrs. Clyde Lowell is visiting with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ruem-
mele.
Marie Madsen visited with Mrs.
Jim Larsen the latter part Of the
week.
Norman and Eugene Baird visit
ed at VIM. Baird's the last part of
the week.
Sumner Schorn left for Dakota
last week, accompanied by Bernard
Mclaughlin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-03-14

Jim Larsen and family of Hudson
Prairie have moved on the Kennedy
place, which they purchased last
fall.
School closed Friday in Dist for
two weeks vacation. A short
Program was given, followed by a
spelling match.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-03-14

A marriage license has been issued
to Frank Fogerty of st. Croix coun-
ty and Miss Florence Chinook of
River Falls. This is the first license
issued here since Jan. Ellsworth
Herald.
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KINNICKINNIC


There was no church service last
Sunday on account ofthe bad roads.
Miss Mary Fuller is very popular
at present as she has the Liberty"
measles.
The Tommy Nelson family, Mrs.
E. P. Cole, and Murriel Smith, have
all been on the sick list but are on
the gain now.
Remember that town caucus is
this week Saturday, March 18th at
l o'clock and primary election on
Tuesday, March 10Th.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Deans and
daughter, accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. S. V. S, Fisher, visited at the
Tom TAFT home near Roberts LAST
Friday.
Mr.. Albert Kurtz. of this place
and M $ Bertha Rolhmeyer, OF
Nebraska, were married at St. Paul
on March 5th. We wish them every
happiness.
The Ladies' Aid dinner, at the
Lloyd Sherman home last Wednes-
dav was we'll attended and every
one had an enjoyable time in their
pleasant home.
Mrs. Chris Seigeon Sand two chill
dren from Nebraska, has been visit
ing at the home of Mr.. Seigeons
cousin, Fred Kurtz, Jr., and also
the Fred Kurtz. ST., home for the
past week, Mr.. Seigeon is on his
way with a car of goods to Wheeler
where he and Albert Kurtz will run
the Washburn farm.
A reception was held at the Fred
Kurtz. ST., home last Sunday in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kurtz'
The other guests were Mrs. Seigeon
and children, the Fred Kurtz, Jr.,
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bro
81 and daughters, Lillian and Lena.
A fine dinner was served and the
afternoon passed pleasantly with
singing n d recitations. The re-
ception was to have been held on
Friday but as they were expecting
First Class Private Adolph Kurtz
from Camp Grant and he failed to
arrive il was postponed but it was
impossible for him to be with them
at all.
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ALONG THE COUNTY LINE
!. !.
Alvin Schorn is employed at Fa-
ble's.
Clyde Lowell made business trip
to Hudson Friday.
| Spring will soon be here, as the
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Items of Interest ST. Crox Co.'S
nd with her parents here.


Several young people met at the
home of Mrs. Gusta Halvorson last
Wednesday evening and practiced
for play that they are considering
giving for the benfit Of the Red
Cross.
Sixteen young people attended a
program and social at the Spring
Lake school house, w h er Miss
Grace Steen is teacher. We think
Miss Steen should make her pro-
gram little shorter the next time
because our friends did not return
until Sunday evening. They were
given hearty welcome when they
did come, a delegation of S
meeting them at the Rush River
bridge, waving flags and singing
Welcome Home. =
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-03-14
SOUTH MARTELL

T'.''
Miss Marie Danielson is working
for Mrs Jul Lund.
Miss Selma Bierkeng who teach
es near Ono is having vacation.
George Aastrum is helping h
brother Henry haul logs to Martell.
Merle Dopkins our mailman was
unable to make his whole route on
Monday.
Hiram and Evelyn essen have
been absent from school the past
two weeks.
The Ladies' Aid and Dorcas So
ciety met w t Mrs. Jensen on
Wednesday.
Sammy Helgeson and Emil Mix
keIson made trip to the cities the
first of the week.
Silas Halvorson from Rib Lake
this state is visiting his sister, Mrs.
Henry Helgeson.
Misses Sigrid Hagestad, Vendla
Eckstrom n d ]. M. Rasmussen
were recent visitors at school.