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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-10-02

We see some strange sights around
the city these days. Only this morn
ing we noticed a load of hard coal go
ing past the office. They are taking
great risks letting that coal go around
unguarded.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-10-02

A. B. Benson and wife, of Hazelton,
N. D., M. C. Thoreson and wife and
J. N. Bassett, Of Clark, S. D., compos-
ed an auto party that visited the city
last night and were stopping at the
Rudolf Hotel .,.. 90.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-10-02
Are you familiar with this data

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As result of the war there are an
proximately 10000 disabled men. 81
this number 57.4 per cent are disabled
from disease, 42.4 per cent from
wounds and accidents, while 2 per cent
are unclassifed.
Of the approximately $3.50 soldiers
who were disabled from wounds, 62.6
were injured to limbs not necessitat-
ing amputation. There were II per
cent body wounds and miscellaneous,
5 per cent amputations, 81 per cent
wounds and injuries to head and 2 per
cent from blindness. r.
Up to February l, 1919, the United
States had about 100000 casualties.
Of these 81 per cent were wounded,
1873 per cent killed in action, 8 per
cent died Of disease, 5.04 per cent died
of wounds, 5 per cent were missing
and l per cent were unclassiied.
To those who have a general idea
of the scope of the Red Cross but are
not familiar with it's present. organiza-
ton, the following will prove worth
while:
1T consists of National Headquar-
tiers in Washington, thirteen division
headquarters in thirteen large centers
of the United Stats and one in Wash
ington in charge of territory outside
of the United States and one in Wash
ington in charge of territory outside
of the United States: approximately
$500 chapters, with about $4,000
branches and great many auxiliar-
les; an adult membership of over 22,-
900 900 and a Junior membership of
several million school children. These
chapters, branches, auxiliaries and
members represent the great produc-
ing force of the Red Cross during the
war. -.
Men of the service who have any
matters connected with the govern
ment that they wish to get straight
ened out may go to the Red Cross for
aid and information. Barnes County
Chapter is in the post office building
at Valley City.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-10-02

An important meeting of the
Church Council of the Congregational
church will be held in the church par
lors Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Every member is urged to pc present
and on time so there may be full time
for discussion Of the various matters
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-10-02

N. C. Macdonald was in the city last
night from Bismarck. We presume he
is looking after matters in connection
with his job of certifcation of teach
ers or something of that sort.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-10-02

On Monday evening, Sept. 29th, the
Home Economic Club and several in
vited guests met at the hospitable
home of Mrs. John Emerson. The fea-
ture of the evening was a talk given by
Miss Hazel Nelson. She told her ex-
periences in connection with her war
work, from the time she left Valley
CITY until she returned from overseas.
These experiences were related in a
most pleasing manner, and very much
interested all who heard her. The club
members are indeed grateful to Miss
Nelson for affording them such an
enjoyable hour. The business meeting
was dispensed with and after social
good time dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-10-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Rich and Mr.. and
Mrs. Archie Rich of Barrett. MINI.
autocd to Valley City last night and
are guests at the home Of C. E. Thayer
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-10-02
coming up. Willard Crosby Lyon,
Moderator. u..

Frank H. Seldom, of Valley City,
N. D., was the guest of Geo. Tenney
last Thursday. Mr.. Seldom is head
instructor in the manual training
department of the Valley City Nor
NAL School, and is also theauthor of
the Mechanical Science Method of
teaching manual training and during
his visit here he talked to each of
the local classes in that work. His
talks were brief but very interesting,
and dealt with the mechanical age
and it's purposes. Mr.. Seldom was
on his way home from a trip to the
old home in Pennsylvania. Sank
Rapids (Minn.) Sentinel.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-10-02

A. Y. Moore arrived from Fargo last
night and went up to Wimbledon this
morning to look after his interests in
that city. :
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-10-02

W. H. Pray left last night for Beach,
N. D., where he went to look after
some matters of business.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-10-02

Mrs. G. Candanger was very
pleasantly surprised last Saturday by
the members of their church. About
thirty ladies appeared very suddenly
and took possession of the house. The
most ambitious ones went strai ght-
way for the kitchen, and in short
time a very delicious lunch was served.
When everybody had had their fill it
appeared that there was enough and
to spare. When the ladies left the
kitchen table was loaded to full ca
pacity with all kinds Of preserve cans
and other good things too numerous
to mention. Here is thanks to the
good ladies for their thoughtfulness.
In order to show that the pastor was
not forgotten a personal check was
presented to him. More thanks.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-10-02

Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Amundson, Of
Sanborn, arrived in the city last night
and are spending the day in the city,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-10-02

John Smith and William Albrecht
who live near Luverne, were badly
hurt while attempting to cross the
Great Northern tracks about 8 o'clock
Yesterday morning. They were driv-
ing a Ford car and the morning was
foggy and at the crossing over which
they attempted to pass was grove OF
willow trees that obscured their view.
The Great Northern flyer was coming
along rather fast but the boys did not
see the train and when going over the
crossing the auto was struck by the
train. Smith had leg broken and
was badly bruised up and we have
not learned how bad Albrecht was
hurt. Linn Wood phoned in to George
Reidman to 60 out and get the men,
who in the meantime were given first
aid by the local doctor at Luverne.
DR.. Zimmerman accompanied Mr..
Reidman and the two brought them
back to the Riverside hospital where
they are now receiving treatment. Mr..
Reidman made the run to Luverne
with his super-six Hudson in forty five
minutes he says, which is going some.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-10-02
From Wednesdays Daily

Mrs. Arthur Coleman left last Sun
day evening for Ithica, Michigan.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-10-02

Mrs. Julius Johnswas the victim of
a surprise party last night at her
Fourth avenue home when about rs
ladies stormed the house along about
$50, the occasion being the birthday
of that lady. The ladies took along a
lot of good things to eat. as we'll as
some presents for Mrs. Johns and for
a few hours ''happiness' was king IN
that home. The ladies had more fun
than box of monkeys playing various
kinds of games and getting away with
all those fine eats. Those who were
present report Mrs. Johns very much
surprised, of course, but she is graft
fed at the kind remembrance of her
friends. If you want to know what
birthday she was celebrating go over
and ask her-we are not going to tell.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-10-02
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EDITORIAL
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The senators at Washington are try
ing to get the national administration
to give reasons why this country
which is not at war with anybody
should send troops to Trau in the
Dalmatain Islands to do duty that this
country is under no obligations to do
morally or otherwise. The senators
are getting pretty we'll fused up over
this matter and are anxiously await
ing news from the capitol in explana-
ton.
The decision of the state supreme
court upholds Auditor Karl kositzky
in regard to the transfer OF funds at
Bismarck. The auditor contended that
he could not take money from any but
the general fund to pay salaries with
50 most of the August pay roll pas
held up for lack of funds. The court
has decided that there is some $4,000
that must be taken out of some other
funds and put into the general fund
which relieves the situation that much,
but when you have pay roll OF some
$4,000 a month and only $4,000 to
paw with and other bills amounting to
two or three hundred thousand dollars
waiting to be paid and no money you
can easily guess that the state OF the
treasury is not in very healthy con-
dition.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-29
Meeting at Monroe.

A good roads meeting is being
held at Monroe today, in the
interest of, a military highway
from Charlotte to Wilmington.
A special train of eight cars
brought a large delegation of en-
thusiasts from Wilmington and
intermediate points, the train
passing Rockingham at noon.
Chairman of the Board Of County
Commissioners B. F. Reynolds
and Mayor McNair boarded the
special here and are attending
the meeting. The train will leave
Monroe at 5 this afternoon, ar
irving at 6:30, where it is sched-
uled to stop 20 or 80 minutes.
Our citizens are urged to go to
the station this afternoon at $50
and give these visitors from the
Seashore hearty welcome to
the city, for their brief stop.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-29

lhe PostDspach last spring served notice that huge cee
would De staged Rockingham July 4h honor of the
Richmond county soldiers, sailors and marines
1t time now for definite action be TAKEN for an organza
ao to be perfected and the wheels motion to the end that
h may be truly BIG OCCASION well worthy boys who have
Dee IN the service of Country We this celebration to
be memorable home coming for the dispersed abroad
Inc city OF Rockingham wishes be host to the county and
uon Friday, July 4th should be red-etter day.
But to make this celebration representative one to insure ifs
success necessary that people get seriously behind the
movement up to the business men to run the affair to man
age it, and Mayor McNa has called mass meeting of our c
zen to meet tomorrow Frda afternoon the courthouse at 65
CLOCK 10 discuss ways and and perfect an organization
This means YOU Mr. Business Man, bear this in mind and let's
get together and organize This has genuine ceer
ton IN every the wordwth aplanes baseball barbecue
orass oan parade floats drills athletic So come to
this meeting Friday afternoon and let's get itgone
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-29
A Valuable Mule.

McLendon and Mcdonald re.
Gently obtained possession Of a
mule that literally was not worth
his salt" They offered the local
auctioneer one-half the sales
price to sell the animal Monday,
but the auctioneer considered
the deal too risky and his own
time too valuable. Finally Lit
tie Bill" agreed to take one dol
lar in cash as his half of the
mule, and Lawyer McLendon
sold his half to the negro for
$3.50 on credit, taking another
mortgage on his muleship for
that amount. What it takes to
make expert traders, these two
gentlemen have it.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-29
SlST DIVISION
First Troops of 81st Division
on Way Home. Probable
That Entire Division Will
Be Mustered Out by July
4th.

The American battleships
South Carolina, Minnesota and
Missouri sailed from Brest,
France, May 9th, with the first
troops of the 81st division. These
troops are mostly from North
and South Carolina. On board
are the l56th artillery and 306th
ammunition train complete. 1t
is likely these three battleships
will unload at Newport News.
The fact that a part of the 81st
division has started for home is
good news to our Richmond
county folks. 1t is estimated
that at least l25 Richmond coun-
ty boys are in this division, and
so naturally its movements are
of intense interest. If the entire
division embarks even in the
next ten days, the boys ought to
be discharged and reach their
homes by July 4th, and thus be
here for the big celebration to
be held as welcome to those
who were in the service.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-29

New Serial featuring William
Duncan starts May 3lst at Star
Theatre. THE Man of Might
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-29
CENTENARY DRIVE.
Fine Reports From Circuits. District
Well Over The Top. Rockingham
Raises $4,000.

The Methodists throughout the
Nation have responded nobly to
the Centenary Drive. The
North Carolina Conference so
far stands third in the amount
raised in the South, Virginia and
South Georgia leading. This
Conference was asked to raise,
81, 100000, and the latest figures,
show $1,610,OOO raised.
The Rockingham District was
apportioned $203, ,655-an amount
greater than any other District
in the Conference. To date the
District has raised $237, ,555-an
oversubscription of $4,000, with
a number of churches yet to
hear from. {
The church in Rockingham.
was asked to raise $4,000. The,
local congregation not only glad
ly pledged that amount, but has
exceeded it by $1,0O0-the total
pledge being .S21, 900, and this
will likely be increased,
The Hamlet church was asked
to raise $4,000, and to date has
gone over by 5000 extra, raising
$15,200.
Ellerbe Circuit, with a quota
of $4,000, has subscribed $500.
Rev. G. H. Biggs is pastor.
Roberdel Circuit, Rev. E. L.
Hill, pastor, was asked to raise
$4,000, but has raised S4,393.6O,
as follows: Roberdel No. 2 $l625.
IS, West Rockingham 1926,
Ledbetter's $288, Roberdel No. l
$l67l.50, Green Lake $3lO.75,
Beaver Dam SLAB, Mt. Olive S54;
total 4,393.60.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-29
CALL BY MAYOR.
June 1st Subscribers.

The subscriptions of nearly
two hundred Post-Dispatch read
ers expired either last week or
will expire this issue. Look at
your label, and if it shows your
subscription out, then renew be-
fore next issue or you will be a
paper short. No threat, this; but
merely to remind you that the
paper is discontinued when sub
scription expires.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-29
Neat Work,
Accurate Work.
Prompt Work.

Neatness, accuracy and prompt
ness are the three cardinal prin-
cipals of he job department of
the Post-Dispatch office. For
proof, give this office a job, and
you'll be surprised at the rapidity
of its execution. We solicit a
share Of your job and stationery
business.
POST-DISPATCH JOB DEPT.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-29
Read the Post-D Dispatch. II
gives you the news, and is
worth the iii OF $1.5O.
Anything to Sell?

Got anything to sell? Want to
buy anything! If so, insert a
small local advertisement in the
Post-Dispatch, and you will get
results. Try it and watch the
pulling power.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-29

Commissioners Monday.
The county commissioners
will be in regular monthly ses-
sion next Monday, June End.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-29
BUILD A BUILDING.
Sweet Girl Graduate.

This is the season of the
sweet girl graduate" We have
them with us, and we love them.
| will be glad to have your orders
for commencement flowers; moth
ing tastier.-Mrs. A. G. Corpen-
ing.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-29
Friday, 18th.

Superstitious? If SO, bear in
mind that June 18th falls on Fri
day, and govern yourself accord
ingly.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-29
NOTICE.

/ expect to go to New York on June LIST
for the purpose of taking Post Graduate
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat work. Twill
be away until July 1st ut which time I
expect to return and resume my work at
Ellerbe, N. c.
]. M. Maness, M. D.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-29
COMMENCEMENT
Closing Exercises of Rocking
ham School Begins Sunday
With Sermon. DR.. Chase,
of University, to Deliver
Address Next Tuesday.

of University, to Deliver
Address Next Tuesday.
Much interest is being mani.
tested in the Commencement
program of the city schools.
The Commencement sermon
will be delivered in the Metho-
dist Church next Sunday morn
ing at IL o'clock by Rev. A. L.
Ormond. The pupils of the
school will assemble at the school
building at l0:45 and march to
the church in a body.
On Monday evening at $50
o'clock the annual contest for
the declaimers' and reciters'
medals will be held in the school
auditorium. These exercises
will be presided over by Carl
Coley. The contestants for the
medals are as follows:
Woodrow Wilson Literary Society:
Citizenship" by William Lide.
"The Education We Are Fighting For"
by w. E. Harrison, Jr.
Education and National Development"
by VIM. Hope.
Our National Safeguard" by Tom
Dill Lide.
"A League for Peace" by Willie Will
liams.
"The Times and the Leader" by
Charles McCollum.
1T Must Never Happen Again." by
Merritt Head.
Patterson Literary Society:
"A Voice From Far Country" by
Mamie West.
"Viye La France" by Tessie Covington.
THE Highwayman," by Sudie Jenkins.
Some Birds Are Taught to Fly" by
Agnes Head.
when Am With Thee Am Strong"
by Jessie McAulay.
On Tuesday morning at II
o'clock, the Class Day exercises
of the graduating class will be
held in the school auditorium.
They will be presided over by
the class president Geraldine
Smith.
The Secretary of the Class is
Mary McBryde, and Treasurer
is William Scales. The Class
colors are white and olive green;
flower is the daisy. The class
motto is "A workman is known
by his work." The program for
the Class Day exercises is:
Last Will and Testament Fanny Mae
Covington.
Essayist----L Kathleen Hicks.
Historian----ConcoId Dockery Leak.
Prophet-.--A Leak Ledbetter.
Essayist-.--Zachary Fillmore Long.
Poet.-.-Mary Louise McBryde.
Essayist----H Cornelia Porter.
Grumbler--Wiliam Stanback Scales.
Salutatorian-- Geraldine Howard Smith.
Valedictorian---.Addie Cecilia Webb.
On Tuesday evening, at $50
o'clock, the commencement ad-
dress will be delivered by DR..
H. w. Chase, acting president of
the State University; at this
time also, the diplomas will be
awaroed the 10 graduates, per-
feet attendance certificates given
to pupils who have earned them
and the winners OF the 4 medals
announced.
The exercises will all be inter
esting and the public is invited
and urged to be present.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-29
CELEBRATION JULY 4TH?

lass Meeting Called for Friday Afternoon at 615 O'clock
to Decide Upon Celebration for July 9TH and
Grand Welcome to Soldiers. Attend This Meet
ing and Let's Get Plans on Foot for Mann
moth Celebration. The Soldiers Deserve it..
Every Business Man Urged to Attend Meeting.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-29
SUPERIOR COURT
Civil Term Opened Last Mon
day. Judge Shaw Pre-
siding. Next Civil
Term June 23rd.

vened here last Monday morning
with Judge Thos ]. Shaw presid
ing.
The Sheriff reported that c. P
Alternately, drawn for jury, was
not in county. The following
drawn for jury were excused by
the Judge upon satisfactory ex.
cuses: 7. c. Crawford, M. ].
Terry, M. L. Milliken, A. D.
Scarboro, Prince O'Brien.
Fred Dickinson, drawn for
jury, was called out and fined
$40 by His Honor, and it was
ordered that judgment be enter
ed against him for that amount,
he having been summoned and
failed to appear to serve or rend-
er any satisfactory excuse.
First case taken up was an
uncontested action for divorce, a
colored couple, Henry Hooker
VS. Parthenia Hooker. Divorce
granted.
Daniel Skipper VS. S. A. L. Ry.
Plaintiff called and failing to ap-
pear to prosecute his action,
motion for non-suit was made
and allowed, and plaintiff taxed
with costs.
Jim Mills VS. S. A. L. Ry.
Plaintiff called as in Skipper
case, and failing to prosecute,
action is non-suited and plaintiff
taxed with costs.
Suit of M. c. Freeman ct al VS.
Rockingham Ry begun Monday
afternoon. Action for $1,000
damages for alleged burning of
975 acres. Freeman represented
by M. w. Nash; Railroad by
Bynum and Thomas. Jury COM
posed of J. c. Davis, Jim Jenkins,
L. ]. Phillips, ]. H. McGregor, G.
A. Patrick, w. T. Hamer, C.. NJ.
Thompson. w. A. Patterson, H.
w. Taylor, J. w. Williams, B. F.
Parsons, S. w. Covington. The
jury wrestled with the case all of
Tuesday, and finally reported to
the Court that they could not
reach an agreement. The Judge
thereupon ordered juror with
drawn and the trial a mistrial.
The next case, and one that
consumed two days, was that of
John c. Dockery, Settle Dockery
and Mrs. Nettie Haywood against
the estate of Jake G. Hinson, ct al.
Action was for an undivided half
interest in GAO acres of land in
Wolf Pit township. The case
was begun Tuesday morning, the
lawyers concluding their argu-
ments Wednesday afternoon with
two speeches from each side.
Representing the plaintiffs were
Judge Walter Neal, Bynum &
Thomas. For the defendant ap-
peared Mr.. Caudle, w. R. Jones,
and the firm of Boggan, McPhail
and Sedberry. The jury was
composed of ]. w. Cockman, O.
T. Goodwin, Clay Blackwell, Lee
c. Mcdonald, Mac Robinson,
Dan Mcdonald, ]. ]. Peele, L. J. |
jackson, D. M. Stogner, W. C. !
McRae, Jno. A. McAskill, w. A.
Green. The following issues
werc submitted, and were an
swered as follows:
| What interest, if any, has
the defendant, H. w. Reddick, in
the land described in paragraph
IA of the complaint?
Answer: None.
2 What interest, if any, have
the plaintiffs in the land describ.
ed in paragraph Ia Of the com
plant?
Answer: One-half undivided
interest.
The jury was out half an hour
and, as seen in the answers,
rendered verdict for the plain
tiffs.
The next case fried was that
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-29

It will behere May 31st. What?
The Man OF Might" featuring
William Duncan, at Star Theatre.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-29

A Rockingham soldier does the
Jack Keefe You-Know-Me stuff,
on page nine. Read it.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-08
And They Say Time
Fties-Old Timers
NOU Messenger Boys

And they say time flies" Walter
Browne puts In the dialogue Of the NOR
atty play "Everywoman," when
Father Time represented as the call
boy OF the theater, totters across the
stage.
Well might the lines be repeated by
patrons Of the Western Union Tele-
graph company for eight or nine, sexto-
septua- octo--or perhaps nonogenarians
have supDlanted messenger boys, most
of the latter having quit their jobs and
returned with shining face unwilling
~ to school,"
These eight or nine old chaps, it is
true. do not sail with cyclonc rapidity
on seatless bicycles around sharp street
corners endangering life and limb. the
old dodgers do pretty well, for be II
known that nobody expects haste now
adays in the delivery of such thing
as telegram any more than he expects
good service from a telephone company.
The innovation is perhaps a wise one,
for the old timers get there They
do not apparently. possess enough
speed to satisfy the demands Of nervous
and impatient patrons Of bootleggers,
and hence their attentions are not d.
verted and can-nirabile dictu--attend
to nothing else save the unusual thing
Of trying promptly to deliver tele-
gram.
Probably in 1921 a man will have to
prove that he has attained the age OF
three score and ten before he can
qualify as messenger boy.