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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-01-02
MYSTERIOUS
DISAPPEARANCE

Rose Lawry, of near Rogers, 38,
stout built, brown hair, wore black
plush coat, round black hat, dark blue
dress, had small black handbag, has
disappeared nlysteriously and no trace
of her has been found. She was last
seen on December 26, when she was in
Valley City with her sister, Mrs. Mat
Stenson. Both women had been in
the city doing some shopping and they
were both supposed to take No. Z on
the N. p. Dec 26 for their home at
Rogers. Mrs. Stenson boarded the
train and expected her sister to show
up any minute, but the train came in
and Rose Lawry did not show up and
up to the hour Of going to press she
had not been found. Her disappear
ance is shrouded in mystery and the
police and family have been putting
forth all efforts to locate her but have
failed so far. It may be that she was
taken sick or had some mental trouble
and wandered away-nobody knows,
but the relatives and friends are an
xiously waiting word Of her. Chief
Swanson says that his department is
doing all that can be done to locate
the missing lady and we hope she will
turn up all right in the very near fu-
ture. r.g. a..
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-01-02
HAPPILY Welded
CHRISTMAS DAY


Another Valley City couple chose
Christmas day as the best day on
which to get married, and at s o'clock
last evening Rev. f. A. Mundt, pastor
of the German NJ E. church of this
city united in marriage Mr.. Louis II.
Scndahl and Miss Elizabeth Esther
SCHROEDER, Of this city, the ceremony
being performed in the presence of
only near relatives and friends. The
groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
tin Sondahl Of this city and is at pres
ent employed at the 0. Simensen store
here. He is a very fine young man:
The bride is the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. c.. w. Schroeder, Of 224 Eighth
avenue south, and is a young lady Of
many good qualities. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sonldahl left last night on No. 8 for
the Twin Cities for wedding trip.
The Times Record joins with their
friends in extending congratulations.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-01-02
MOVEMENT CREATES
MUCH ENTHUSIASM

That the membership and the off,
cials of the Epworth M. E. church are
rapidly awakening to the spirit Of the
S30'O00,000 or more in the next five
years as a part of great reconstruct
ton plan is evident from the interest
shown in the first quarterly conference
held at the church Thursday night.
Rev. James Anderson, district super
intendent Of the Fargo District, pre-
sided and gave a powerful exposition
Of the needs of the hour. He gave
facts and figures gathered from his
observations during the past summer
in the company of 40 or so other men
who travelled extensively through the
great industrial centers and districts
Of the eastern states. There are vast
sections of humanity, foreign, colored,
and native, who need the help and in
spiration which the centenary move
ment in all it's phases will extend to
them. The official board unanimously
agreed that this church will cheerfully
and gladly respond to every call and
will do it's part in this vast reconstruct
ton venture. It is an honor and a
rare privilege to have a part in a
plan that promises so much in it's pos
sibilities. -.-....
Other plans were made to apply the
principles Of the movement in a local
way. Every member should acquaint
himself with the local, state, and ma
tional, yes, international outlook in
this great opportunity to render val
liable service The conference was one
of the best held in long time. Pro
vision was made for a department Of
publicity, a new idea so far as the To-
cal church is concerned. Improvement
in the influenza situation will allow all
activities to be resumed in the near
future.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-01-02
WALTER CRANNLS
WRITES LETTER
Co. C, 18th Infantry, Army Supply
y Base, Norfolk, Virginia, Dec. 22,


Times-Record, Valley City, N. D. Il
Dear Editor: This is the first time
] take the liberty to write to you, and
I am sure that before I am done you
are glad that such is the case. | am
one of the boys that left Valley City
in September. I went to Camp Lewis,
from there to Camp Fremont, from
there to camp Mills and now l am at
Norfolk. I believe am the only one
from North Dakota in the whole regi-
ment. While at Camp Lewis I had a
chance for commission in the artil-
lery but thinking that would not get
across in time, I turned it down. So
now I am in this regiment It is made
up of regulars. 1t was organized in
1879 and has an enviable record for
fighting during all the wars of this
country. It would undoubtedly have
made new name for itself in the
great war had not the kaiser quit the
ring. It seems as if the central pow
ers were watching the progress of the
18th. When we left Camp Fremont,
Turkey gave in. When we were at
Kansas City, Austria quit; and when
we were aboard the transport ready to
leave, Germany begged for peace. So
here we are and all anxious to get
back to Gods country again. AS for
this place-Wel we will say nothing
about it. SI
am enclosing folder which deals
with the proposition of paying the
soldiers years pay (army pay) after
being discharged from the service.
Sir, T. dofnot know your position in
regard to this, but venture to say,
that if you could see conditions as they
really are, you would be glad to use
your influence in favor Of it..
At this and other camps the civil
ians are paid UP to $40 day for work
in the cantonments. There are negroes
here getting from SO to $40 a day for
performing the easiest and simplest
! work imaginable. There are also sew
eral so-called "disinterested citizens"
making enormous wages by letting
their horses and mules out to the gov
ernment. r
On the other hand, here we are, get
ting $50 month, all working hard
and losing our accustomed income. We
have also lost our more or less remun-
erative pisitions at home. We are not
|con1plaining2 but it seems that if Uncle
Sam is handing the change around, we
are as much entitled to it as some of
the others. ~
The civilian population in the east
inaugurated this movement and we
were asked to write home about it. Of
course we are glad to do this. We
wish it would pass. It is up to the
people at home to see that the men
who we're ready TO- give all, are not
passed by.
You must pardon this long commun-
ication; but l am sure that you will
do all you can to see that the men get
their due.
Hoping to hear that you have taken
a favorable view of. this movement I
am
Very respectfully yours,
WALTER GRANNIS.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-01-02
old SOLDIER
ANSWERSCA CALL

The funeral of the late Joseph Gal
.lipo was held on Monday of this week.
The deceased came to Barnes county
in 1879 and was one of the earliest set
tiers Of this county, living here contin-
uous since he first moved here. He
was a man much respected by his
friends and neighbors. Joseph CALI
po was born in St. Mary's, Canada,
July "a, 1912. He came to the United
States when a boy and lived with his
parents at Rutland, Vermont. When
the civil war broke out he enlisted and
served from 1861 to 1865, then he
moved to Iowa and lived there eight
years. during which time he was en-
gagged in farming. He then moved to
Michigan and resided there eight
years moving then to North Dakota.
His wife preceded him to her eternal
home ten years ago, and he passed
away December 20, 1913. He leaves
la family Of seven boys and three girls
to mourn his loss.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-01-02
FRENCH WAR
ORPHAN FUND

On account Of severe weather con-
ditiJlis on esEa surprls-
ingly low amount was collected to-
ward the adoption of French war or
phans, for Valley City, the total col
lection for that evening amounting to
only $685. For the benefit of those
who could not give their dimes to fur
ther this splendid work, however,
Manager Robinson of the Grand The
ater, has consented TO having two
small girls, representing war orphans
in the lobby of his theater, for after
noon and evening performance on New
Years. The "orphans" will have their
mite boxes in hand, and patrons cannot
miss this chance to help. Plans are
being made to place collection boxes,
n the various business establishments,
that interested parties, as we'll as
transients, will have the opportunity
of donating their money.
When the fund amounts to S36.5O,
O renough to clothe and keep one child,
his or her name and address will be
Immediately published. Local donors
can then Immediately. correspond.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-01-02
CLARK K-RATHJE

A very impressive wedding was SOL
emniZed in the Congregational church
Christmas day at o'clock when Rev.
j. F. L. Bohnhoff, pastor of the Ger
man Lutheran church Of this city,
united in marriage Mr.. Robert John
Rathje to Miss Marguerite Clark,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Clark,
Of this city. The ceremony was per-
the Relatives of the contract
ing couple and many of their friends
from the city and country. The ring
ceremony was used. Prior to the we'd
ding Mrs. Knute Froysaa very nicely
sang a solo 20 Promise Me-" with C.
A. Robinson at the pipe organ. Then
| the officiating minister took his station
in front of the pulpit and was inmedi-
ately followed by the groom, attended
by his best man Mr.. G. D. Wagar, who
took their stations on the right of the
minister, they were Immediately fol-
lowed by Miss Esther Schroeder,
bridesmaid, who preceded the bride,
accompanied by her father, slowly
marching down the church aisle while
Mr.. Robinson played the wedding
march. The wedding party then took
their places in front of the officiating
clergyman, and in few minutes after
a most impressive ceremony were pro-
nourced man and wife. The newly
married couple then held a sort of in
formal reception to receive the con-
gratulations of those present and the
bridal party repaired to the home of
the bride where very fine wedding
dinner was enjoyed by the relatives
and friends of the newly welded cou-
pie. Miss Clara Stenshoel and Mrs
Lee Ferguson offciated as ushers at
the church. Mr.. and Mrs. Rathje left
on No. for Minneapolis and other
points for wedding trip and will re-
turn to Valley City to live the balance
of the winter. The bride is well known
to all our readers, being the daughter
! of Mr. and Mrs. ID. w. Clark and we
believe will make her husband a splen.
did helpmeet for the fine young man
who has associated himself with her
for life's partner. Mr.. Rathje comes
from one of the best families in this
neighborhood, his home being near
Tower City, and while we do not per-
sonally know him, we are told that he
is mighty fine young man.. The
| Times-Record joins with the many
friends of both the bride and groom
in wishing them a long, happy and
prosperous life.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-01-02
SALVATION ARMY
DISTRIBUTES CHEER

There was glad time at the Saliva
tion Army barracks in this city last
night. The occasion was a Christmas
tree and distribution of gifts to the
children. Ensign and Mrs. o. Sand
gren, of Jamestown and Rev. and Mrs.
L. Sandgren, Of Jamestown, came
down to assist in the good cheer do
ings. There was a nice program rem
dered and fine Christmas tree which
was the joy of the children. Gifts
were distributed to the little folks and
they were given candy, nuts, etc. The
Salvation Army also distributed II
baskets of eatables to poor families
SO that in these homes they had a
good time for once The Salvation
Army is doing some great work and
their deeds of kindness are scattered
all over the world.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-01-02
NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCK.
HOLDERS MEETING

You are hereby notified that the an
nual meeting of the Middlewest Trust
Company of Valley City, North Dako-
Ia, will be held at the Offices of the
company in Valley City, North Dako-
ta at 2 p. m. on Tuesday, the 7th day
Of January, 1919, for tseE purpose Of
exciting directors and the transaction
oil such other business as may prop
ely come before the meeting.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-01-02
CITY IS INTERESTED
In FLOOD CONTROL

Some citizens of Valley City may
raise the question as to why they
should be interested in the flood con.
troll project for the Red river valley
Every citizen of the city and commun-
/, ity is loyal to the state and any pro-
ject that is Of material benefit to any
portion of the state concerns the peo-
pie of Valley City several million acres
Of land in the Red River Valley are
so flooded every spring as to greatly
reduce the crop yield. In single sea-
son of high water the crop loss is
greater than the total estimated cost
to the people Of North Dakota for the
completion Of the project.
The Sheyenne river throughout it's
length of more than $50 miles drains
an enormous area. 1t is normally a
quiet sluggish rivulet, but in a wet
spring, the volume of water carried by
this stream constitutes fully one-half
the capacity Of the Red river at Grand
Forks. At such times the Red is al
ready overtaxed by the volume of
water poured in from the Ottertail,
Lake Traverse and the Wild Rice; so
that the adding of the waters of the
Sheyenne constitutes the peak of the
flood and is therefore the eliminating
cause of the flood disaster. Now by a
series Of dams, located by competent
engineers, creating impounding reser-
voirs, the flood waters Of the Sheyenne
can be held back to be released when
the carrying capacity of the channel
will not be overtaxed. The primary
purpose of these reservoirs must be
recognized as being to hold back the
flood water and therefore these reser-
voirs must be approximately empty
as the time for the spring flood ap
proaches. p:
Incidentally these reservoirs furnish
a supply Of water for power purposes
that can be depended upon for more
than half of the year. We should not
IGNORE the added value Of these bodies
O: water as places Of resort and re-
creation and for community ice and
water supply. Proper stocking with
fish has been shown to return net
income of more than $40 per acre for
the entire impounded area.
Incidentally the value of impound-
ing the flood waters to the agriculture
of the state will be of value beyond
estimate. When the food water rush
es off in the spring it is lost to the
state and becomes an added menace
to our Canadian friends. Hold it In
the state and very large per cent of
it> evaporates during the growing sea-
son. This increases the humidity of
the air with an increasing prospect of
a, return Of the water as refreshing
shower.
These improvements cost money,
and you ask who pays the bill. The
people Of course. The whole state
should gladly bear the cost of prelim-
mary work to the extent that the en-
tire state is benefited. The main cost
must be assessed upon those lands and
communities directly reaping the BEN
eft. A flood control and drainage
should keep all water pow
er rights for the benefit of the entire
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-01-02
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the reg
ular annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Right Price Mercantile Co.,
of Valley City, N. D., will be held in
the office of the Right Price Mercan-
tile Co. on Tuesday, Jan. IA, 1919, at
10 o'clock a. M, for the purpose OF
electing directors for the ensuing
year and for the transaction of such
other business as may properly come
before said meeting.
26-3tv JNO. J. BECK, Sec.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-01-02

On the 7th Of January ''Hearts Of
the World is to be shown at the
Grand theater in this city. Mr.. Rob
inson is getting some wonderful films
for his patrons and is giving the movie
patrons good service. The picture
shown last Friday end Saturday cam
bassador Gerard's Four Years in Ger
many" is without doubt one Of the
finest and most interesting films ever
shown in this city, for the reason that
it deals authentically with all the
events leading up to the U. S. going
to war with Germany. 1t was a
thrilling and gripping story and those
who saw it came away knowing more
about war conditions than they knew
before. This was great film. This
one coming on January 7th is equally
good. The editor and many other VAL
ley City people have seen this else
where. It will be well worth seeing.
It is of course a film built from the
war and carries through q vein of ro-
nance and love, together with the
stern and soul rending cruelties of
the war as practiced by the German
high military command. These are
the kind of pictures that are well
worth while.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-01-02
community and not for the Individual.
1t should control all commercial fish

community and not for the individual.
It should control all commercial fish
ing privileges.
Some property will be damaged by
the construction of the reservoirs and
the owners of such property must be
compensated by those who are bene-
fitted.
In order to secure government aid
in this flood control project it is i'm
perative that the entire drainage area
be considered by the engineers as a
single unit. This will necessitate that
commissions in North Dakota, South
Dakota and Minnesota be created with
power to operate as unit in control
of the entire drainage basin. The
cost will not fall heavily on any single
community and will commensurate
with it's benefits.
DR.. P. F. TROWBRIDGE,
Director North Dakota Agricultural
Experiment Station.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-01-02
Sve them check
lainage engineers, ~
S)ly $4,000 approprias
E. states
then ap-
congress

Ia;nane vs snem ans;neans Gheea e fhen states ae
r)ly $4,000 appropriav 8 congress
for the benefit Of the VaLley.
The main businesS Ct the Valley
City meeting was accomplished by
planning bills to be introduced at Bis
marck to meet not (only the war de-
partment terms but hlso oappropri-
ate funds for dam cdnstr'T,r, =.
A campaign Of s..-s, s%. V start
hs Cd and nd narf all itairrsfiO; IT IT the the
officers Of the az NJ. II State
Drainage Engin6Sldentf Fargo,
for information, alSt.cn ~ : ,on the
legislators of their distriCFn y, i've the
matter favorable considerat4vn at Bis
marck. Judge A. Wartner, of Harvey
was made chairman Of the legislative
committee which consists Of VIM.
Lemke, Fargo, Hon. G. G. Need, Lis
bon, J. B. Eaton and A. Y. Moore Of
Fargo, Senators Walter Wexford,
Neche, Jas. Wenstronl, Dover and A.
G. Storstad, Horace, and Nelson Kun
kle, Fessenden.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-01-02

Born-December 27, 1918, to Mr..
and Mrs. Edwin White, at Brooklyn,
N. Y, IN pound baby girl. She has
already been named Elizabeth Long
streth. Here's offering our congratu-
IlatiOns.
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DRAFT EVADERS
RETURN TOU.S.
WITHOUTFUNDS
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Their Backs.

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ArmiStice SaUed
Huns, Says Bishop
Man from OUerSeaS

The armistcc ended just in time To
save the Germans holding Metz, nc.
cording to Henry u Black Of Bishop
who spent the day In Corpus Christ
this week Mr. Black was en- route
home from Camp Travis where he
received his discharge from the sorv
ieo. He WAS "a member Of the i0Gth
Engineers Of the 3lst Division.
we went over n September. 1919
said Mr. Black, "and were stationed
az Hrcsi the greater part Of the time
While there we had 100 charge the con
structon Of the great American Army
camp, pontanozen.
THE terrible sanitary conditions
prevailing at Brest for time" ac
cording TO Mr. Black, "were not exag
geratcd bug they were conditions that
could not be helped because Of the
very nature Of things. including un-
preeedented rains which flooded AN Of
! France for weeks. The army camp
finally established by the Ameri
cans; Mr.. Black said "was IDEAL
Metz would have been taken within
a short time hy the Allies had Il moi
heen Tor the signing Of the armistice "
Mr. Black said
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BIG INCREASE IS
SHOWNHEREIN
WHARF BUSINESS
Tonnage During July Was
Almost Double That OF
Last May.

with lal tons of merchandise hnndl-
ed bt the wharf during the month OF
July. the business ~ incoming and
outgoing tonnage from Corpus Christi
has shown q remarkable increase, ac-
cordlnW 10 statistics compiled Ia the
uffcc ~ Roy Grimes in charge ~ CITY
streets and sanitation.
tn May Of this yeur only 100 tons
OF merchandise was handled no the To-
CAT wharf: in June there was an in
crease - 3G tonsi aud iu July, lgi
toms was recorded as passing through
tho wharf office.
Although np records are available
for long periods, aa result 81 the loss
Of tine wharf papers iu the storm uf
1916 10 VS. believed the July record if
perhaps the largest showing made at
the lora wharf Plans have been
formulated by city officials to have
the wharf master keep complete rec.
oris OF an shinmcuta from this time
ON so that accurate comparisons may
hc mndc and check may be had nt
nll times ON the business
The statistics complied this week
show 100 tons of merchandise, includ
ing ice and fish from Port Arkansas
with receipts listed az S2s.s3 during
ihe month of May
I'm June 1876 toms 81 merchandise
was handled, with total receipts listed
nt S3TG2, while in July i9l tons was
the record with total receipts Of
SG393.
The rates now IN force nt the mum
cipal wharf ara one cent per hundred
FOR AN merchandise. with q five cent
minimum FOR 500 pounds or less.
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