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The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-06-16
COTTE:R'S
THE PLACE WHERE MEN OUTFIT
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Moses, and said, Let us got up at oncr and possess il; for We are well ab'' to overcome it." This has reference 70 the biblical account of the Hebrews un der the leadership of Moses preparing to enter and possess the land of Can aan.
 Twelve men had been sent out to traverse the country and report on the feasibility of an immediate entrance said Rev. Cook. "Thc report of ten e the men was adverse it was fin" country. in every way desirable as a homestead. but there were giants iH the way. Two men. Caleb and Joshua brought in a minority report to the of. feet that all that was needed to pos ScSS the land at once was faith ln their ability to succeed. These men were the optimiStS. The majority rc- port. prevailed and the Hebrews re- mained forty years in the wilderncS longing for the flesh pots of Egypt and as a result most of them "wcnt west" still longing.
 "Thc two men had vision of what might be accomplished by courage. and faith in their own ability. and tn" sure aid of the "powerS that he" that always in some way come to the help If men who go forward and do tn" best they can today. "Whcre there is no vision. the people perish" "Om doubts are traitors,
 And make Us lose the good we oft might win.
 By fearing to attempt"
 The story as recounted in the book of Numbers is an old one, but it car- rieS it's lesson not only for nations bu' for the individuals that compose tEc nations. The true optimist does not |" nore the difficulties that are in tho way Of progress. but his vision enables him to see beyond the difficulties and his faith in right, and belief that il must prevail, enables him often to ov- ercome the giants that are in the way. Optimism not only helps the optimiSt'
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LOST Wrist watch at yesterdays picnic. Reward. Return tO the Key. Jl7
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PE \RL OIL Sl.5O CAN. BROWN & HAWKINS
 Quality First

Miss Florence Leonard. Public Sten' ographer. Inquire Ellsworth's store.
 J7ti.
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HORSE POUND BUILT

At the rear of the Fire Hall is q pound ready to receive the stray hors eS which are now prohibited by ordi- nance from roaming at large. Chief of Police Guest cannot patrol all parts oi the city at the same time. so toda:' he stated that when anybody found q horse, at large for them to do the las soing' bring the animal to the pound md ho would see that it became a city bOardcr
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SIREN Is SILENCED

The fire siren is now housed in the fire hall. in packing box ready for the next move. The siren and tower have bcon removed from the plant of the Seward Light & Power Company and Seward goes back to the old alarm ho fro boil A sounding hoard has been placed beneath the fire bell for general efficiency sake.
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WEATHER REPORT

The following k the wcathe" re- .ort for the 2i hours ending at z O 'ocl; this morning:
 Seward 66, Cloudy Calm.
 Anchora~c 56. Cloudy Calm. Matanuska SO. Cloudy Calm. Chickaloon 4&. Cloudy, Calm. Wasilla 56. Cloudy, Calm. Talkeetna 60, Cloudy North.
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WATER SHUT-OFF

Water will be shut off tonight a; 9:&O o'clock on Fourth and Fifth ave nuc, south of Adams. and also part of Adams street.
 Jel6 SEWARD WATER NC.
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REV. COOK TALKS
 OF OPTIMISM

In accordance with a previous an nouncemcnt. Rev. Cook of the Metho- dist Church. gave a talk last evening on the optimiSt. He chose for the basis of his remarks the 30th verse of the 18th chapter of the book of Numbers: And Caleb stilIed the people before
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FOR RENT

FOR SNLE- Dining Chairs Gracfs
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but it k powerful incentive to oPn mism in those who have allowed them. selves to become pesSimiSts.'
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FOR SALE Boys express wagon Tricycle. and Hand-car. Inquire at Gateway Office. Je l6.
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LOST Pair rimlesS glasses. gold nose piece. chain at picnic. Return to Gateway. Jl7.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

President C. E. Allen, of the State
Normal school, the minute he hard
of the burning of the Armory, very
generously offered the use Of the audi
torium to the Congregational Guild
for putting on their play tomorrow
night, and accepting the generous Of
fer Of Mr.. Allen the play "And Home
Came Ted," will be put on in the big
auditorium tomorrow night. The
Normal school president is a mighty
good fellow. Everybody says so.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

The members of the D. D. O. N. O.
club met last evening with Mrs. Rob-
ert Rathje at the Hotel Rudolf. The
first part of the evening the young la
dies were invited by Mrs. Rathje to
attend the performance at the Grand
Theatre, after which they were en-
tertained at supper at the cafe, and
the remainder of the evening was
passed at card playing at Mrs.
Rathje's rooms at the hotel. An en-
ioyable time was reported. This will
be Mrs. Rathje's last meeting with the
club for awhile, as she is leaving this
week to make her home at Tower City.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

20 The Home Economics club met last
evening with Mrs. D. S. Raney and
despite the unpleasant weather there
was a good attendance. Ways and
means of earning money for the
clubs French orphan was discussed
and it was decided to- try to get as
many subscriptions to McCall's Maya
zine as possible. Anyone who is al
ready a subscriber and wishes to re-
new her subscription, or anyone wish
ing to subscribe would confer a favor
by letting these ladies handle it. A
general good time was had and the
hostess, with the assistance of Mrs,
Trubshaw served a very delicious
lunch. The next meeting will be April
Z with Mrs. Alfred Bonhus.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Curtis Solvig, a member of Com
pany G, was an arrival in the city
Sunday night from Camp Dodge
where he was recently mustered out
Mr.. 'Solsvig arrived from overseas
with the company, but owing to ill
ness he was detained at Camp Dix,
He will spend two or three weeks here
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
w. E. Bush on West Fifth street, after
which he will leave for his home at
Hudson, Wis, where his parents re-
side, and where he will remain. Cur
tbs formerly held a position in this
city at the Sam Mikkelson garage.
His host Of friends are glad to see him
again.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Mrs. J. F. Jaberg returned to her
home at Sanborn this morning, after
spending yesterday in the city at the
home of Mrs. l. J. Moe. Mrs. Jaberg
came up from Fargo, where she had
been a guest at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. F. O. Olsen, and she
was accompanied here by her son,
Sergeant Rollin Jaberg, who was Wis
iting at the Olsen home in Fargo, en-
route home from overseas service
Sergeant Jaberg will remain here to
visit with friends for awhile.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Miss Amy Dorith, member of the
Community Quartet of Chicago, ap-
peared on the Municipal program at
the Normal auditorium Sunday after
noon. She has high soprano voice
which is pure and sweet and we con-
slider ourselves very fortunate in hav-
ing her appear on our program. VAL
ley City is considered a high class
musical town and she appreciates
good singers and musicians when they
come along. We will not soon forget
Miss Dorith's visit to our little city
and we wish her we'll and big sue
cess as she goes along.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

George Holt was in from Litchvilfe
today on business and will remain
over until tomorrow at the F. ". Ray
Nmond home On his return home to-
morrow he will be accompanied By his
little daughter, who has been spending:
several days this week with IT grand
parents, and was here to have her COR
sis removed.
A large group of High school STU
dents were at the depot yesterday afs-
ernoon to see the High school basket
ball boys leave on No. 4 for Grand
Forks, the champions Of this dist +
going to the state tournament. Tie
students were lively bunch and we're
most enthusiastic with their yells ard
gave the home team good send VI
N. E. Rowland, deputy examiner
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Don't forget that the Auxiliary
Guild will give the play s'And Hoze
Came Ted" at the Normal school sS-
ditorium tonight. This is to be hsDe
production, given for the purpose u
raising some money to pay off the hal
ance Of the pipe organ, and the G17A
figured that by giving this play NJ
with it real evenings entertainments
this worthy object might be accoMp-
Ished. So # you want to help out .
good thing buy a couple or a doseD
tickets and 60 over to the auditors
tonight and get rested up by being e.
tertained. The tickets are SO cH1R
and well worth the price.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

The Parent Teachers of the Richie
school met this afternoon for their
regular meeting. They had specil
program, and President c. E. Allen
Of the Normal school spoke. Several
High school students took part in the
program and among the number were
solos by the Misses Virginia Bailey
and Nancy Featherstone. A violin
solo by Miss Flornce Larson, and a
cello solo by Miss Marie Wilds.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Captain and Mrs. Malpass, son and
daughter, We're passengers last eve
ming to Fargo, where Captain and
Mrs. MaIpass went to attend spe-
cial meeting Of the Salvation Army.
They expect to return to the city this
evening
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Mrs. D. S. Raney had the misfor
tune to fall on some ice in their yant
Thursday and hurt her wrist and hand
quite badly. However she is getting
better and will be able to entertain bx
club Monday evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Frank Sanford, prominent Barnes
county farmer, reached home this
morning on No. 3 from Lake Alfred
Florida, where he has been spending,
some time on his ranch which he pur--
chased last winter. Mrs. Sanford WIN
not return for a month and on her ar
rival she will be accompanied by MISS
Kate Conner, who has been Spending
the winter with the Sanford s. in Flor
ida.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Olaf Moe, of Sanborn, who recently
returned from overseas service with
Company G, was an arrival in the city
today and is visiting at the home of
Mayor l. J. Moe.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

The Red Cross Club will meet in
the City Hall Friday at 2:3O .. m. The
Wednesday committee will have
charge. Bring knitting needles suit
able for knitting squares. A produc-
ton order has come but the material
is not here yet. Knitting instructions
have come for those who wish to con-
tinue knitting.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

John N. Griffin, who has been night
clerk at the Rudolf Hotel, has arttYE
ed a position as day clerk at the VaN
ley Hotel and takes over his new pa-
sition tomorrow
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

S. C. Taylor and family left yester-
day for their home at Fairdale, N. D.
after visiting in Valley City since Sat-
urday at the home Of Mr.. Taylor's
brother, Harvey Taylor and family on
West Front street. Mr.. Taylor and
his family were on their way home
from Illinois, where they have been
spending the past winter.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Rev. and Mrs. o. F. Domeij left on
No. 8 Sunday evening for Margo,
Sask.. Canada, where they expect to
visit for two weeks with his brother
and sister, also to attend the wedding
of his niece.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Chas. E. Hall of Omaha, is in the
city TODAY and is here for the purpose
IF attending the Telephone convention.
Mr.. Hall is stopping at the Hotel Kin
bred, and he is an aid friend of A. E.
Lane. the two men having worked
together some 20 years ago in the tel
ephone business.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Miss Louise Thorne who attends
the State University at Grand Forks.
is spending the spring vacation in the
city as the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Peterson.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Arthur Skonnard was an arrival in
the city Sunday evening on No. 1 from
Camp Lewis, and was recently mus
tered out of the service, having been
stationed at Camp Lewis since about
the first Of August. On his way home
he visited with friends in Idaho, and
was accompanied on his return by a
seven years old cousin, Bernt Skon-
nard, who will visit at the Skonnard
home here for some time.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

The Misses Leila Tracy and Flor
ence Beachem are among the North
Dakota University students who viii
arrive in the city tomorrow to visit
over, the Easter vacation.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

The members of the High school
faculty enjoyed their regular monthly
dinner last evening in the domestic
science department at the Richie
building. st. Patrick decorations were
used, and the predominating colors
of green and white were used in the
decorating.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

F. P. Mann, of Devils Lake, presi-
dent of the North Dakota Mutual Fire
Insurance Company, is in the city to-
day in the interests of the community
meetings. #E
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

of Bismarck, finished checking up the:
city treasurer and city auditors books
Wednesday, working on these for tvs
weeks. He found things all right and
says it was a regular vacation York
ing on those books.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

nouncing that their son John, Jr., ar
rived safely in New York this morn
ing from overseas service. Mr..
Maresh is expected to return home
very soon, which is good news to the
many friends Of the family.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

County Superintendent Of Schools
Miss Nellie Whitcher was F51gaa
visitor yesterday, visiting schools IN
that vicinity and returning home LAST
evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Miss Ruby Halverson Of Rogers Wis
tied in the city this week as the quest
Of Miss Fife jacobson. Miss Halver-
son was on her way home from Grand
Forks where she is student at the
State University.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Carl Anderson Of Wimbledon, WEE
in the city yesterday, and stepped
over here between trains while Cd his
way to Fargo, leaving for that place
on No. 8 last evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Ralph Fields, who represents the
Marshall Wells Hardware Co., Duluth,
Mimi, was an arrival, in the city last
evening from Cooperstown, and is
spending today here calling on the
trade.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Miss Amy Dorith, member OF a
quartet who are here in the interests
Of the Federated Community Associa-
ton gave a violin solo at the Congre-
gational church on Sunday evening
She is a fine musician and her work
was rare treat to those who had the
privilege Of hearing her.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Miss Ruby Wilkinson returned to
Fargo last evening to resume her
studies at the Agricultural college,
after spending a short vacation in the
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Mrs. Phillip Stack and four children
were passengers on No. z this morning
for jamestown to spend a few days
visiting with relatives. They expect
to return to the city Saturday. =
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Miss Blanche Kee, of Sanborn, is
spending a few days in the city at the
home of her sister. Mrs. Swartout,
and also with the Misses Elsie and
Amanda label.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Manager Giselius of the Hotel RE-
dolf, returned to the city this rnorH-
ing from short business trip TO the
Twin Cities. w.. ,.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Miss Alma Luessen arrived in the
city today from Oriska, where she has
been supplying for short time as
teacher in the Wagner school. Miss
Luessen returns to Madison, Wis,
very soon to resume her studies at the
University.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Mrs. w. O. Boughton was pas
senger to Fargo yesterday afternoon
on No. 4 to spend a couple Of days
visiting at the home Of her SON
Thayne Boughton. Mr.. BoughtoM
went down to the Gate City this after
noon and he and Mrs. Boughtoo WIFE
return home tomorrow
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Harry Hood of Tower City is Epend-,
ing a few days in the city this sEsE
as the guest of his sister Mrs. H T.
Hustad at the Hustad apartments I'M
the Beeman Block.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Mrs. Fritz Radke, of WimhledcH.
who has been at the Smith SanitaE-
ium for several days, returned tn her
home last evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

B. Cheney left yesterday for Car
ington to spend the week on business
connected with the Avery Machine
Company of Fargo which he repre-
SentS
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Miss Eliza Crandall left this n1ora-.
ing on No z for Sanborn, and she wiM
spend some time visiting with rela-
tives and friends in that vicinity
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Miss Mabel Montgomery has re-
turned to her farm at Oriska, after
visiting in the city for the past three
weeks at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Sophia Lampman.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Senator Frank Ployhar was pas
senger last evening to Bismarck to
spend two or three days looking after
matters of business.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Vernon Gale of the Valley City
postoffice was at Cooperstown Satur-
day, where he conducted a civil SER
vice examination.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Chas. s. Van Schick, of Fargo, rep
resenting the Mercantile Agency Of
R. G. Dun & Co., was visitor in the
city today looking up credits.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

RI F. j. Bignall returned to his home
at Sanborn yesterday after a short
visit in the city, arriving here Sunday
evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Ed. Thoresen has accepted a posi-
ton as clerk at the Dreyer ready-to-
wear shop and entered upon his new
duties yesterday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Henry Fisk and N. P. Agent Mar
tilla were arrivals in the city last
evening from Oriska, returning home
this morning on the early train ~
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Thomas Allen Box and his fellow
workers, Mr.. John Hastings, are Val
ley City visitors today, and are look
ing after business matters in the city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27
EXPLOSION FOLLOWED BY
FIRE CAUSES Loss OF THE
LOCAL SOLDIERS HOME

Just as the people Of Valley City going around
with glad hearts and smiling faces in an edeavor to snow
their appreciation the of the gallant soldier and
sailor bows by giving them real house warming and glad
hand entertainment tonight at the Armory fate stepped in
and decreed otherwise At about eleven o'clock this morn
ing while the ladies preparing the tables and getting
ready for the fee and banquet explosion was heard
back Of the stage and in few minutes smoke and flames
began fill the big The ladies' fortunately all got
out although for some time rapid the spread OF
the conagraton feared that had not escaped
But happy say that real injuries or loss Of life
is the result of this fire.
So far as we can learn and there thousand and
one different versions Of the fire. the fire caused by
an explosion Of gas from the furnace in the southeast cor
Of the building The Aory is one of the oldest build
ngs in the state and practically Of the first homes built
for the housing of the national guard The lots were do
mated we are told but the building owned by the bus
mess Of the city stock company We understand
that the state had mortgage on the property.
The building being old one burned like finder and
reduced to ashes despite the splendid work OF the
fire department. Much credit is due to the fire boys for
the good work done saving the city hall and the value
of our splendid fire engine and apparatus well demon
strated today On Of the aeness Of the hour and
limited time unable today to give any personal
experiences at this time However there were many losses
of dishes and silverWear furniture flags etc. that go
to cost lot to replace Frank Ployhar Of the Gas com
pany lost five stoves which had been loaned for
and other material Herman Stern lost lot Of flags pic
and statues the Congregational Guild lost all their
dishes and slverware and many others whose names we
unable to give at this time We are told there was no
insurance on the building.
One great fortunate thing about this whole fire is the
fact that long it had to come it came this morning in
stead Of tonight when the crowd would have been seated
around the banquet table The results under those cond
tions would be hard to figure out Valley City is indeed
fortunate that has city hall today and fortunate that
it has such good fire department and equipment.
It Never Rains But it Pours They Say
About 2 o'clock this afternoon another fire alarm was
sounded This time it the building occupied by Olsby
& Brudevod Main street that fire. It appears
that the fire started in the roof and had good start be-
fore it discovered. The department made quick
getaway and fine stop and the conhagraton put out
without much damage tt claimed that the fire was
caused from burning embers from the Armory fire There
fire inside the building upstairs that this theory
it would have been disastrous to Main street. luckily the
department put quick stop to it and saved much prop
erty.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Carl Pearson, of Rogers was in the
city yesterday and was stopping at
the Valley Hotel, returning to Rog-
ers this morning.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Delbert Cross, formerly resident
o. this city came over from Litcbyilbe
last night to attend the dance and
supper given for the returned soldier
boys.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

The Misses Emma and Ella Ander-
son and their brother, Gus, returned
from Maddox Wednesday, the funer-
al of their father being held Tuesday,
Gus Anderson went directly to Mid
dock from Camp Mills, reaching Mad
dock on Monday. He arrived irona
France week ago yesterday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Geo. B. Galley was a visitor at Eek
elson yesterday on matters Of business
in connection with the Armenian
drive. ,3
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-03-27

Mrs. M. S. Compton has been az
sisting as clerk at the Hotel Rudon4
during the absence of Manager
Giselius in the Twin Cities.