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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-01-14
THIS is NO FISH STORY

This story sounds very much fshy
but every word of it is true. 1t was
last week about Friday, that a gen
tleman, Mr.. Stanley Anderson, went
to the Traders National Bank with
an amount of mutilated currency
and deposited it to be forwarded to
the .. S. Treasury Department for
redemption. 1t was then that this
story was made known. A covered
yarn ball had been thrown about the
home of Mr.. James Branham for
near seven years, was played with
by children and more recently fur
nished sport for the pup and kitten,
and ON a morning of last week the
puppie was having his time with the
ball and with it sprang into the lap
of Mrs. Branham, who slapped him
and pushed HIM to the floor. The
pup continued in his playful mood
and again tore off the covering and
had made quite an amount of litter.
The tidy housewife gathered the
torn pieces, threw them into the fire
and again was preparing to repair
the ball, when a gold five dollar
piece fell to the floor. This aroused
Mrs. Branham's curiosity and from
the ball she took out about forty five
dollars in mutilated currency, and it
was this treasure that Mr.. Ander-
son had taken to the Traders Ma
tional Bank for her.
Who thus secreted the money, and
why and when, is a mystery.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-01-14

The greatest emergency the world
has witnessed since it begun to rain
upon Noah is being met right now in
Europe.
Two million of Uncle Sans boys
are over there looking after the
common good of the world at large,
incidentally after the interests of
America.
And they will have to stay upon
the job until it is done. Until things
are righted again. Until order Is
brought out Of chaos.
This may be only two or three
months longer. 1t may be as many
years.
Bat while they are there they must
be. taken care Of adequately. They
must be clothed and fed and lodged
comfortably. We don't want a
death list in camp greater than was
suffered in action.
We want those boys to come back;
every possible one of them.
Uncle Sam estimates that it costs
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-01-14

Free use Of both hands while tele-
phoning is made possible by wire
device, lately invented, that holds the
receiver In convenient operating posi-
tion. The bracket is so constructed
that II normally depresses the receiver
hook. To release the latter a thumb
piece is pressed. The hook is drawn
down and the bracket member moved
In the opposite direction when one
ceases telephoning. Therdevice is con
venient for both home and Office use
and specially In public telephone
booths.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-01-14
BACK TO THIS CITY

Mr.. Floyd M. Henry, of Spring
field, Illinois, but formerly repre-
sentative of the Metropolitan Life
Insurance Co., ip this city, has re-
turned here and accepted position
as Special Agent for the Pacific Mu-
tual under General Agent, II. G.
Hoffman. Mr. Henry has many
friends and relatives in this county
and it is predicted he win make an
enviable record.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-01-14
FLU CLAIMS VICTIM

Relatives here have been advised
of the death Of Mr.. Stephen b. Lit
tie, at his home near Lewisville, Ind,
last week. Mr.. Little was 26 years
of age and is survived by his wife
and one child. Deceased is also
survived by his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ii. b. Little, Of Winchester,
two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Catron and
Mrs. Willard Bryant, Of Oklahoma,
four brothers, Clay and r. M. Lit
tie, of Indiana and E. r. and Win e,
Little Of Lexington. Mr. Little for
merly lived in this county and the
news Of his death win cause sorrow
among his many friends.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-01-14
TOTHOSE WHO'D
Connecticut Town Has Memorial
for All Time.
Plot Of Ground, Well Called "Tract Of
c:ory," viii Be Henceforth the
Most Cherished spot In
Norfolk.

In the little Connecticut town of
Norfolk IL triangular piece Of ground
Belonging to the people. For years It
stood useless. almost abandoned, and
to certain extent unnoticed. Nor
folk sent to France early in 1913
score and a half of her boys to fight
In the American armies Other boys
followed.
A few months after the first con-
tingent marched away Norfolk began
to receive its share of tidings from
the front. Names of boys known to
every one in the town were found In
the lists of those skilled in action"
Boys whose faces were bright and
shining and whose voices were strong
and CHEEKY were never to return.
They were lying in tho fields Of
France.
The return of these names to Nor
folk instead of flesh and blood that
went away gave Norfolk its inspira-
ton. The little green triangle became
a tract of glory. No more will 1t be
looked upon as waste, no more will
the people of Norfolk call 1t worth
less. For some one thought of way
to make it rich, the most cherished
spot in Norfolk.
On Flag day in the year that the
war made heroes of these lads from
Norfolk the people of that place dedi-
Gated the point of this triangle TO the
memory Of those who were not to come
back from France. At that time four
of Norfolk's boys were lying in France
under little crosses of wood, and on
this day four little crosses of wood
similar to those In France, with a
name and date on each, we're driven
into the ground at the point of the
triangle. There they will stay until
they are perhaps replaced by more en-
Tduring and impressive marks of trib-
ute.
But the little crosses of wood are
not all that the people of Norfolk
placed in the village triangle in MEM
DRY of the boys who will not come
back. Something that will live and
thrive and beautify the barren triangle
was placed there for each boy, and 1t
is named for him. For each hero a
tree was planted, and it will always
be known as bis tree, by his name !;
and long after the great-grandchildren
of those who now live In Norfolk are
dead and gone these trees will still
stand and will be known through all
the sunshine and storm of the ages by
the names they received at the chris
tening. They will grow to be tall and
mighty and spread their branches over
the cross that was won on the battle
fields of France-the simple cross of
honor that every man wins when he
gives up his life for his country.
The thought is beautiful. That lit
tie triangle in Norfolk will have more
trees and crosses; the boys who died
In France will live and grow to an age
far beyond the years of the oldest Of
men. How simple this way of com
memorating the deeds and the spirit
of the boys who go forth to the war
never to come home again! A little
cross of wood for the present tower
ing tree for the future, and the name
of hero preserved for an age to come.
George Barr McCutcheOn.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-01-14
LIABILITIES

Less current expenses, interest and taxes paid
Z Interest and discount collected or credited, in
advance of maturity and not earned zap
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-01-14

In the game of life man likes to
see his hits and runs printed in big
type, but he hollers murder every
time ops Of his errors is recorded.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-01-14

%. Amount reserved for taxes accrued
30. Circulating notes outstanding .------.-------
"a Individual deposits subject to check
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22
MACDONALD NOT IN AC.
CORD With CONSTITUTION

large portion the and credits Of retail and wholesale
elevators mills manufacturing which
operated corporations organized under the laws OF this state will
double the result attempt OF the late aened Six
teenh Legislative Assembly amend Chapter 1lO Of the Compiled
the intent Of the Legislature amend this law
that corporate franchise value waeed stock would be
general property Of taxation But amending the
other particulars either wifuy result Of bnder,
Legislature changed the personal property taxable per-
ona property The law worked something like this IF
going value 100000 assessed and
property 100000 then there residue Of Of
franchise value watered stock subject general
property The allowed to deduct his money and
credits assessed under the money and credits act but the injection Of the
tangible the amended law allows him only deduct
poral propere may deduct intangible property that money
and credits s.
The will that ali corporations organized the
this will be compelled the general which last year
than fifty mills large portion Of this money and credits
assessed fifty basis They will also have three mills
money credits The
further subject of fifty upon dollars
OF issued stocks and bonds
This change will distinct hardship on all CORPORA
tons organized under the laws of the State North Dakota
doubtless result corporations organized business in
this being under the laws state They NAV
hope avoid the this way but already organized under
the laws of the State North Dakota burden will be increased
by tens Of thousands Of dollars
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22

The funeral of Miss Adella Ander-
son, who died at the Riverside hospi-
tai last Tuesday, took place from the
Baptist church yesterday afternoon.
The crowd of people who attended the
funiral service as we'll as the rich
floral offerings on the casket testified
to the high esteem in which the de-
parted was held. The funeral sermon
was preached by Rev. Enget of Fargo.
Rev. Gotaas paid loving tribute to
the beautiful christian character, of
Miss Anderson. In closing Mr.. An
derson told how his daughter had in
detail arranged for her funeral, and
how she had given him touching
message to convey to her surviving
relatives and friends. A large coin
pany of people accompanied her earth,
~ remains to their final resting place
in Woodbine cemetery, #
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22

Mrs. A. Christensen was hostess to
about fourteen lady friends at her
home last night, the guest of honor
being Mrs. David Jounod, who has
been visiting relatives and friends in
the city for the past few days. Mrs.
Christensen was assisted by Mrs. N.
j. Hesch. A two course luncheon was
served, with red roses forming the
decorations for this social event. The
amusement for the evening was cards.
Those present report a very pleasant
time. Mrs. Jounod now lives in Min
neapolis and will return to her home
there on Tuesday Of next week.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22
e. L. Christianson, of Kensal, N.
D., are Valley City visitors today.

Arthur Rowley, son of A. N. Row.
ley, recently returned to the city hav-
ing been mustered out of the govern
ment service. He was over in France
and wears three gold service stripes
on his uniform. Mr.. Rowley is now
out with his father on the road, get
ting a lineup on how to sell Stern
Brothers candy and after a short
course along this line will take the
road next week as a salesman for the
Stern Candy Company. Abe Stern
informs US that their candy sales are
increasing so fast that they will have
to put on third travelling man, which
will be done in the next few days.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22
VICTORY LOAN
DRIVE FINISHED

The Victory Liberty Loan, the loan
of thankfulness, is finished. This loan,
above all others, was significant, in
that it tested the peace time patriot
ism of our people; it also was an indi-
Gator of the gratitude of our people
for blessings that we had already re-
ceived rather than blessings that we
hoped to receive. To those who bought
bonds literally and cheerfully and to
the limit of their ability regardless Of
whether that bond may have been SEQ
or $4,000 is due world of credit.
Those who did not respond cheerfully
and to the limit of their ability will
live to see the day when the recollec-
ton of their regarding this Offering
of our government will be most I'M
pleasant thought, a thought that can
not be dispelled.
To the many workers. in all lines,
to the many subscribers and to all who
by their efforts made this loan pos
sible, the committee desires to extend
its hearty thanks and appreciation.
The recollection of services rendered
in this great enterprise Of our gov
eminent will bring you manya joy in
after years. You have performed a
service to which you can point with
pride, and posterity will be proud of
your achievements. :.
Below is a statement showing the
subscriptions made through banks and
other sources. The results are very
gratifying and gives Barnes County
one more page to add to it's already
well filled record of war achievements
Wimbledon
First National Bank Subscribed
through banks, $35, 1000.
Merchants National Bank - Sub
scrbed through banks, $11,25O; rail
road subscriptions $50;
Total-$46,30O.
Bank of Leal - Subscribed thru
bank, $37,750; railroad subscriptions,
$3.50.
Total, 5000.
Rogers
First State Subscribed thru
bank, $46,650; railroad subscriptions,
$3.50.
Total, $4,000.
Darcy State Bank Subscribed thru
banks, $25, 200.
Security Bank Subscribed thru
banks, $4,000; railroad subscription,
$50.
Total, $50,D50.
Oriska
State Bank Of Oriska- Subscribed
thru banks, $48, 1000; railroad subscrip-
tions, $40O.
Total, $48, 400.
PillsbuFy
Pillsbury State Bank Subscribed
thru banks, $29, 700; railroad subscrip-
tions, $50.
Total, $29, $50.
Farme1s State Bank Subscribed
thru bank, $25, $50.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22
SUBSTITUTE CITY CARRIER

The civil service examination for
substitute city carrier announced to
be held at the aVlley City post office
on May 10th has been postponed until
May Oath. A large number of appli-
cants is desired for this examination,
made persons who will become Is
years Of age within 80 days of the ex-
animation date will be admitted. Ap-
,plications for Janitor ct $50 per month
will also be accepted from male per-
sons under 80 years Of age. Applica-
ton blanks for either Of these exami-
nations may be obtained from Vernon
7. Gale, secretary Of the local civil
service board at the Valley City post
Office.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22

VIM. Liggett, who signed from Min
neapolis on the Kindred Hotel register
but who is telling the people of North
Dakota how to make themselves rich
by standing for the increased taxa
ton program of the league bosses, was
in the city last night. Mr.. Liggett
lives in Minneapolis but draws a big
salary from the socialist bunch to
come here and tell us how to run the
state. Moreover he does not pay any
income tax in this state even drawing
such a good salary.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22

First State Bank Subscribed thru
subscriptions, $10.O5O; railroad sub
scriptions, 800.
Total, $35, 800.
Fingal
First National Bank - Subscribed
thru banks $8,4O0.
Merchants State Bank Subscribed
thru banks, $40,350; railroad subscrip-
tions, $3.50.
Total, $49, 400.
Kathryn
Farmers State Bank - Subscribed
thru banks, $18,70O.
Sheyenne Valley Bank Subscribed
thru banks, $24,9O0; railroad subscrip-
tions $4OO.
Total, $4,000.
s Lucca
First State Bank Subscribed thru
banks, $4,000; railroad subscriptions,
$500.
Total, $9, 900.
Litchville
First National Bank Subscribed
thru banks, S37 100.
First State Bank Subscribed thru
UdHhS, @Oo,ovOS AaA1Odu SSAAPSAOAASs
$3.50.
Total, $70,650.
r. Hastings
First State Bank Subscribed thru
banks, $26,100; railroad subscriptions
5000.
Total, 10000.
Sanborn
First National Bank Subscribed
thru banks, 81, 800.
4 Bank Of Sanborn. Subscribed thru
banks, $4,000; railroad subscription,
$3.50.
Total, $27 $50.
Eckels0n
Eckelson State Bank Subscribed thru
banks, $1S,5OO; railroad subscriptions,
500.
Total, $4,000.
Valley City
First National Bank - Subscribed
thru bank, $208, 900.
American Exchange Bank ~ Sub
scribed thru banks, $50, 900; railroad
subscription, s., 600.
Bank Of Valley City Subscribed
thru bank, So, 1000.
Middlewest Trust Company-Sub-
scribed thru banks, SIS, 500.
Total, SAIL 400.
Grand Total, 1858, 500.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
For Barnes County.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22
BE. FRUM AND
OTHERS KILLED

A terrible railroad accident took
place at Mcleod, east of Enderlin, in
Ransom county, last night, in which
B. E. Frum and two others were in
stantly killed and two others only
slightly. scratched up. The facts as
near as we can gather them are to the
effect that Mr.. Frum and two others
were riding in the back seat of an au-
tomobile. On the front seat was
boy driver and another person. In
coming to the town Of Mcleod row
of box cars was on the siding and the
driver and others did not notice the
approach Of 500 train 107 westbound,
until they were close up and then
someone in the crowd shouted warn
ing and the driver in an endeavor to
get across "killed" the engine of the
car and you now know the rest The
engine of the train struck the auto
and we are told that Frum was
thrown at least 200 feet by the i'm
pact, and when picked up he was ly-
ing on his face without any apparent
bruises. The other men were instant
ly killed with him whose names we
have not learned. The driver and the
other man got off with very slight
scratches. It is terrible affair and
shows once more how people take des-
perate chances in trying to cross the
tracks ahead Of an approaching train.
It is better to play safe than be killed
we think. Mr.. Frum had been out on
a potato buying trip and we hear had
contracted for several car loads of po-
tatoes. Only last winter his wife died
from influenza following an attack Of
the flu. Three children are left faith
erless and motherless, one Of them a
mere baby. It is a hard lot for these
little children who are left to battle
throughout life without anyone hav-
ing any thought and care for them. We
do not know what will be done with
the body Of Mr.. Frum. As the acci-
dent. occurred in Ransom county it ID
quite likely that an inquest will have
to Be held today by the authorities
Of that county. The accident hap
pened about Z o'clock last evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22

Little Miss Gertrude Hayes, two
years old, was the guest of honor at a
little party held at her home yester-
day afternoon, the occasion being that
young lady's birthday. There were
eight little tots present all seemingly
having a fine time. Luncheon suitable
for those of that tender age was serv-
ed and no doubt enjoyed. Miss Ger
trude received many nice presents to
remember the occasion by. The guests
did considerable talking as most
young ladies do when they get togeth-
er and had great time playing.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22

The Regular monthly meeting Of the
fire department was held last night at
the city hall and three delegates were
elected to attend the state tournament
to be held June 10 and II at Bismarck.
The following were elected: E. H.
Swanson, w. T. Craswell, C. A. Bon
hus, Fred Jensen and VIM. Murphy.
Major and Mrs. Bale, of the Saliva
ton Army, who were here to hold
meeting at the local barracks night
before last, left last night on No. 8
for Fargo where they will hold
meeting and will then continue on to
their home at Minneapolis. They have
been putting in a week touring the
state in the interest of their work,
and were at Dickinson, Bismarck,
jamestown and other points. They re-
port much interest in their work.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22

The operators Of the local telephone
exchange and few other friends gave
a social party at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Schoefter last night in
honor of Miss Sophia Benzinger, who
is to be a bride of this month. The
evening was spent in playing games
and some very nice refreshments were
served and enjoyed. The party was in
the form of kitchen shower and the
guest of honor was the recipient of
many useful kitchen utensils. Those
present report the occasion very
pleasant one indeed. a54 III.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22

Speaking about base ball teams
these other towns have nothing on
Valley City. Down at Moorhead they
have signed up two national league
players, jamestown has signed two
or three from another big league but
Valley City beats them all because it
has signed up three from the nonpar-
tisan league and therefore will have
the best bunch of them all-and more
over the boys in this club are all home
products.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22

W. H. Stevens left this morning for
Cakes where he will resume his work
in behalf of these community gather
ings that are being put on all over the
state. Mrs. Stevens, who was operat-
ed upon few days ago, is getting
along nicely that Mr.. Stevens was able
to leave town. w
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22

Clifford Granger returned home
Thursday looking fine and feeling
much improved. While away he had
another operation for his spine and
says this time he was fixed up right.
We are glad to welcome Clifford back
to town and to know that he is recov-
ering from his troubles in good shape.
He has many friends here who will be
pleased to hear this.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22

The base ball boys are out practic-
ing evenings now for the coming ball
season. There are now about sixteen
husky fellows trying out for the team
and we expect that before long Valley
City will have a good local team. The
boys are scheduled to play Moorhead
at that place tomorrow and we expect
that game will try out the team in
good shape.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22

Miss Lillian Ford, who won first
prize at the declamatory contest at
our high school, went to Grand Forks
yesterday to take part in the finals at
the big contest on in that city today.
Here's hoping that Valley City high
will bring home the bacon.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22

Ralph W. Ployhar, of Redding, CAL,
who served with the Second Army in
France, arrived in the city last eve
ming and is visiting at the home of
his brother. Frank E. Ployhar.
Ralph saw considerable service in the
great world war and was one of the
lucky ones to come out without a
scratch.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Marc Harkins arrived
from Bismarck recently-also the
daughter-we mustn't forget her--and
are visiting at the Yeager home for a
few days. Marc drove through with
a Hudson super-six and went to Fargo
returning yesterday afternoon.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Brimer, who
have been spending the winter in CAL
ifornia, passed through the city this
morning on No. to their farm home
near Eckelson. They are looking well
and enjoyed the winters sojourn in
California.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22
Dorothy Holman and Babe Bipot
are spending few days in Fargo.

Last night at the home Of Mrs. Geo.
Holman at $50 East Main, about "a
ladies gave a very pleasant birthday
surprise. The ladies presented Mrs.
Holman with a beautiful little plant
and several other articles. They spent
a very enjoyable evening dancing and
playing games, after which delic-
ious lunch was served. Two OF, the
ladies making the birthday cake which
certainly was big one. The ladies
departed for their homes at a late
hour.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22

Miss Perry, in charge of the express
sion department of our public schools,
left for Grand Forks yesterday after
noon to be present at the finals in the
state declamatory contest being held
in that city today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22

Miss Francis Pray, who is attend
ing St. Mary's at Shattuck, Faribault,
Mimi, has been selected to deliver the
valedictorian address of the gradual
ing class, word has been received to
this effect.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-05-22

F. G.. R. Gordon Of Haverill, Mass,
and w. J. Arnold, of Anoka, MIMI,
were in the city yesterday. They are
conducting meetings around the state
combating the spread Of Bolshevism in
this state.