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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Mrs. Anton Christensen left yes
terday for Vincennes, Indiana, where
she goes to look after her interests
in a large estate left by her grand
father. She with four other heirs to
an estate have a fight on their hands
for their share in the estate, other
relatives trying to get the deeds exc
cuted by the grandfather set aside
for various reasons. It is expected
that the suit will be long drawn out
one, but we hope Mrs. Christensen
will be successful in getting what she
is entitled to.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Harris Gourd, who will be on the
pitching staff of the Valley City base.
ball team this year is evidently one Of
these fellows that believes actions are
stronger than words. The following is
taken from the Wadena (Minn.) Pho.
neer Journal: "Harris Gourd, pitch
ing for Verndale, lost his temper over
decision Of "his jumps" and proceed.
ed to enforce his idea of things a.
they should be by the use of his fists
The crowd surged onto the field and
the affair was quieted before it took
on any of the ear marks of a small
riot"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

It is believed that hundreds of PEG.
pie will be in the city Saturday for
the second Dollar Day sale which is
being put on by merchants in the
Fvertising has beenado pied this time
and it is believed that when the pub
lie sees the hundreds of bargains Of
fered they will be in from all parts
of the country and perhaps surround
ing counties. The sale is being put on
on even larger scale than the pre-
vious one, which did not prove such
big. success, due to the rainy wealth
err, although many country people
were in. The city people were the
ones that took advantage Of the sale
last time. %---,- s.., ..,-.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

asked by County Agent T. x. Cal
nan if the frost had done much dam
age to him. He replied, No, only to
my apple crop. / had number Of
trees full of bloom and the frost got
to them and killed them off" Mr..
Cook was very matter of fact about
it,, but his answers showed that this
country is developing. There are
lots Of fine apples being raised in
North Dakota now and more can be
raised if people only want to plant
and take care of the trees.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

According to those in charge Of the
drive made during the week for a fund
for the library. fair success was OBJ
tanned. Although the returns from the
show that was given were not very
good, they come out ahead on it. The
response the people of the city made
with donating books was pleasing, al
though contributions are still being
accepted. If you have any books that
you read and do not care for any
longer, donate them to the library.
They will be more than pleased to re-
ceive them.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

The Y. M. C. A. secretary is getting
under Roadway plans Of a city base
ball league of boys consisting Of five
teams, to play a regular schedule OF
games and award the winners pen
nant. The city would be divided into
four quarters with Fifth avenue and
the N. P. tracks as the dividing lines
The secretary plans on getting the
boys of each quarter to organize q
team and name it. The idea is to
pick the strongest players in each dis
trict. This will include every boy in
town except those attending the Nor.
NAL schdbl and advanced students. II
you are interested see Mr.. Galley and
set date for the meeting of the boys
in your district. ..a-., ..
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Mrs. R. H. Gregory, who has been
connected with the Chatfee and Mar.
blestone Company's store for many
years, has decided to move west this
summer and about the later part OF
June will go to San Francisco, Cali
fornia, to visit her sister, Mrs. c. e
Vermilya. After that about Septem-
Der first, Mrs. Gregory will 20 to
Everett, WASH. to take up a similar
position with the C. c. Chaffee store
in that city. Mrs. Gregory will be
greatly missed from the store where
She has been such an efficient sales
lady for so long, but her friends will
join US in wishing her continued sue
cess in her new field of endeavor.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Through the efforts Of Congressman
George NJ. Young Of Valley City, a
new rural route will be established out
of Luverne. Mail will be carried ev-
cry day except Sunday. The service
will become effective on July II, 1921.
contingent upon Improvement to GER
tain roads along the line Of travel. It
is said that this route will provide i'm
proved service for approximately 70
families and will involve amendment
to rural routes Nos. Hannaford and
g Finley rr..!. 49,. d -. .~,.'.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19
LITERARY SECTION HOLDS
IT'S FIRST MEETING

The first melting Of the literary de-
partment of the Community Club was
held in the City Hall Tuesday even
ing. A good attendance is reported
A short business meeting preceded the
program of readings and dances. The
following program was given: :.
Roll Call-Answered by criticism of
"Main Street."
Fairy Dance Charlotte Dreyer.
Paper" Some Things the Novel Is
and Is Not-Mrs. Patton.
Dance-Pierrot and PierretteALillian
Ford and Hazel Robinson.
The program committee will submit
several plans for the approval Of the
club.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

If the patrons Of the. local post
office notice any peculiar odors while
in the, building getting their mail, it
must be explained that this does not
arise from the dead letters, but is oc-
casioned by the fact that Mr.: w.
G. Redlick of Hickory, North Caro-
lima, who has the contract for paint
ing the plastering in the post office
building, has crew Of men at work
who commenced yesterday. The in
side Of the building will have three
coats Of paint, not including the first
coat Of sizeing and when the work is
finished the interior Of the office will
present a better appearance, as no
painting has been done on the build
mig since its erection.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

w. G. Flatt, agen for the Johdon car.
arrived in the city last night driving
up one of those nifty Jordan Playboy
cars. We understand that L. S. Ward
has decided to purchase this car and
in doing so displays excellent judg-
ment in the selection of an auto. He
will enjoy sitting at the wheel of this
Playboy because he knows that un-
less he wants to he will not have to eat
anybody's dust and then again he has
a we'll finished car.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

There is a movement on loot to
clean up the old Armory basement for
a tennis court. Geo. B. Galley has re-
ceived permission from Co. G and the
CITY. 50 it is up to the boys to fix 1t
.up. Mr.. Galley asks any and all the
bovs that are interested to meet FIJI
day after school at the city hall :, to
Man to clean it up on Saturday. we
should start in early Saturday. morn
ing and get it all cleaned out, then we
could be playing tennis there next
week. Any boy that is interested
come.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Deputy Bank Examiner Howland
Is a good booster for Valley City. he
says he finds this place the pest tow own
in the state and will buy lot ana nexI
wear put up a nice modern house on
the same. Mr.. Rowland says ne can
live as cheap in Valley City, ana
cheaper, than most any other town IN
the state, then he likes the pretty
town we have and the good people
in it.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

The Stacker list" for North Dakota
has not been received from the war
department by Adjutant-, General G.
A. Fraser. A list was forwarded to
the Acknowledgement few months
ago, and was turned over after check.
ing. Less than ten errors were found
' in it, it was stated.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Our old friend Hans Oppegard, who
has been in the Bismarck hospital Tor
several weeks recovering from an op-
GRAFTON, was operated on again mon.
day Of this week, the operation beng
3 slight one this time, and we are IN
formed that he is now getting along
very nicely. His many Barnes county
friends hope that he will continue to
improve rapidly and will soon be able
to return to his home.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19
TtE WEEKLY T1MEeREcoRn VALLEY CRY. NORTH DAKOTA

days. He recently won a big suit fol
the Hughes Electric Company at Bis.
marck and in other cases Of import.
ance has made fine record. Mr.. Cox
is hard worker in his profession and
evidently is forging ahead as conse-
quence in his chosen profession. He
is son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Cox Of
this city and has many friends here
who will be pleased to hear Of his sue
cess sf 5a g.s t1s
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

The heavy frost Of last night will
undoubtedly kill the plum blossoms
which were out in full bloom. Tender
earned plants unless covered up must
be frozen up also. It was very cold
last night, thick ice forming on water
outside. Grain and grass was badly
frozen farmers tell us but this will not
be serious as a few days of warm
weather will show up a new growth.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

, While the city is ordering down
sidewalks that are not needed as it
has recently, why not pull the beam
out of its own eye, as it were. There
is no place in town where a side
walk is needed half as bad as it is
in front of the city's power building.
Get busy on that, boys. =
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Manager J. II. Sampson of the base
ball association has several tractors
and graders working on the new base
ball diamond at the north end OF
Fifth avenue. The diamond is being
cut down in some places and filled in
in others. If one should happen to
drive by the diamond it looks almost
like new industry that has sprung
forth in Valley City, several men be-
ing at work and the tractors putting
and blowign. Some Of, the baseball
players came in last night. Practice
will start soon.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

A beautiful display of northern
lights was witnessed last evening, per-
haps about the most beautiful display
seen this year. The entire sky it
seemed at times, was illuminated by
the lights which were of various COL
ors, producing a very striking spec
tacle. s,-s
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Judge E. S. Cole and stenographer
Chas. E. Taylor, arrived in the city
this morning from Fargo and in COM
pany with Judge M. J. Englert will
make circuit of the different coun-
ties in this district holding court. at
each county seat for the purpose of
naturalizing citizens. Valley City is
the first on the list and tomorrow the
Judges 90 to Cooperstown.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

If the present brand of weather con-
tinues, the boys will be out to the
"old .swimmin' hole at the Chautauqua
in full force. 1t is said that bunch
of them were in swimming about two
or three weeks ago, but found the wat
er rather cold for prolonged stay
in r. Cd. ..'' '..' -
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

The fire department meets this eve
ming to select delegates to the state
convention which meets at winston
in the near future: All members OF
the local department. are urged to pc
present this evening to attend the
meeting. .,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

j. A. Kroner, who has been employ
led with the Embertson & West COM
pany in Valley City for some time
has resigned and is now with the Da-
kota Motor & Supply Co.. Of this city
Mr.. Kroner will have charge of the
sales and service department of the
Dakota Motor & Supply Co. Mr.
KRONER was in business at Eckelson
and Luverne for some time.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

If YOU have not heard "Ted" Mercer
at the All Saints Episcopal church at
any time during the past few days, g
to the Methodist church tonight to
hear him. He is said to be one OF tn, the
most convincing speakers that mas
visited Valley City and one well worth
while going out to hear. He has q
personal message he gives to you that
is of interest. !,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

A very pleasant surprise party was
given last evening in honor of Miss
Babe Tennin niece Of Mrs. Abe Stern,
bv ten of her girl friends. The girls
presented her with an Autographs
Brownie Kodak. Games and dancing
were much enjoyed during the eve
ming. A very delicious lunch was
served. Miss Tennin is leaving for
her home in Minneapolis next week.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Perhaps the largest mortgage ever
filed in the Barnes County Register
of Deeds office is that of the Great
Northern Railway to the First Ma
tional Bank of New York on all their
properties in the state, total of
$166,984, 900.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

The public library will hold a So
cial hour from eight to ten Friday
evening to which the adult public are
cordially invited. This includes peo.-
ple of sixteen or over. Books will not
be circulated in the evening, Friday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

C. Hartel, VIM. Murphy and w. F.
DuVall were named delegates to the
state convention Of firemen which
meets at Williston on June z, 8, and
9, at the meeting of the local firmen
held Thursday evening. Chief VIM.
Craswell and Assistant Chief E. J.
Pegg are ex officio delegates.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Ferguson and
Mrs, G. A. M. Anderson autoed down
to Fargo this morning They expect
to return this evening some time
Lee says when you have Buick car
YOU need have no fear Of getting back
Mud and rain is no bar to the Buick
says Fergy. Ts . g&
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Mrs. w. H. Moore was elected presi-
dent of the local women's auxiliary
of the American Legion at a meeting
some time ago to succeed Mrs. Frank
White, who resigned when she moved
to Washington.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Art Stern returned to the city yes
terday from Minneapolis where he
went to see the boxing exhibition Pc
tween Billy Stern and Jack Josephs
Mr.. Joseph put the skids under Billy
this time and Art says he will have to
change his style of boxing.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Levill returned
from the city last night and are reg
istered at the Kindred Hotel. We un-
derstand that they are returning from
their wedding trip. Mr.. Levill is
bookkeeper for the Valley City Gro
Gerry company. .....
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

The annual county tennis tourna-
ment will be held in Valley City, Nav
9th, beginning at 10 a. m. Several
groups of the Y. M. C. A. in the county
have signifed their intention of tax
ing part. Four teams must be repre-
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Messrs. Goheen, Angel and Con-
ray, players last seasons ball team
arrived in the city on No. z this morn
ing and are on the job to report for
work. The Valley City bah season
opens up one week form today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

The peoples from France which
the women's auxiliary Of the Ameri.
can Legion are going to sell have ar
rived. Members may get their pop.
pies from Mrs. j. H. Fitzgerald. The
peoples have been chosen to be worn
by every one on Memorial Day in hon.
or of our World War dead. .-3
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Mrs. I. Void received a telegram
yesterday from Federal Dam, Mimi,
conveying the sad news that her
mother was in a very critical condi-
ton and was not expected to live. Mrs.
Void left on No. 8 last night for Fed
eral Dam.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Mrs. C. J. Olson entertained nine
lady friends at her home yesterday
afternoon. The time was spent IN
sewing and visiting, and about five
o'clock a delicious lunch was served.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

DR.. L. S. Platou arrived in the city
Yesterday from Fargo and went down
to Hastings to look after his farm IN
that neighborhood. The doctor is
busy these days looking after his
farms and his practice.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

President C. E. Allen, of the State
Normal school, leaves this afternoon
for Minneapolis to attend the inaugu-.
ration of President Coffman, OF the
University of Minnesota.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Mrs. T. E. Powers, of Enderlin; N.
D., arrived in the city last night and
is looking after business in the city
today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

The announcement was made at an
early date so that farmers and others
who contemplate attending to bust
ness matters in the city on that day
would not come in and the stores be
closed.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Forty years ago when some Of us
came to Dakota territory we never ex-
pected to hear a farmer say that the
only thing the frost hurt recently
was his apple crop. John Cook, who
lives six miles north Of town., was
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Evans, who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. J.
A. Dedrick for the past few months,
left recently for southern Minnesota.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Senator Frank Ployhar returned
home last night after spending sew
eral days in the capitol city at BIS
marck. He says the west end OF the
state has been having some fine rams
and the people out there are feeling
pood.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19
From Saturdays Daily

Bishop John Poyntz Tyler, of Far
go, was Valley City visitor last
night. He left again on No. for
Fargo.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Louis Lolling, who was injured in
an automobile accident near Sanborn,
was reported recovering very nicely
at Riverside hospital today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Mrs. G. R. Mansfield was down from
Courtenay last night and , is looking
after some business matters in the
city today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

The past two days have been beau
tiful so far as the weather is con-
cerned. : Crops are taking on a new
lease Of life since the recent cold
snap. 5n
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

sented, or there will be no tourna-
ment. There will be both single and
double events for both boys and girls.
Prizes will be given for each event.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

The funeral of Mrs. Holda Berger
who passed away in Valley City Mon
day afternoon, will be held at two
o'clock Thursday afternoon from the
Rinpsaker church, ten miles south Of
Valley City. Her home is ten miles
south Of Hastings. Besides husband
and small baby, just recently born
father, four sisters and five broth
ers survive. Rev. Laesson Of Hast
ings will have charge Of the services.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

T. A. Moore is down from VIM
bledon today, and is looking after some
business matters in the city today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19
From Thursdays Daily

Attorney John E. Greene of Minot
MI. D., was in the acity yesterday at
tending to some legal matters.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Mrs. Anna Schultz returned last
week from Long Beach, California,
where she was spending the winter.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

H. B. Starke was up from Kathryn
last night looking after business mat
tiers in the city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19
From Wednesdays Daily

Gov. Lynn, }. Frazer was here
today and boarded No. 7 for Bis
mark.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
James McFadgen of Rogers on Friday
according to word received in the city
Mrs. McFadgen is the daughter of Mr.
Ben M. Goodsell is here from Aber-
deem, S. D. Mr.. Goodsell was formerly
a resident of Valley City when his
father and mother were members of
the Normal school faculty.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-19

Attorney Ed. Cox, Of Bismarck, is
aid to be making a great record these
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-03-09
DIR. sPIVAK's WORK IN EUROPE.

they be successful? Does humanity today need touch
of mysticism rouse the spirit lying dormant in each soul? Is
that world awaken the religious spirit which
sorey needed?
The Joint Distribution committee the beginning of its
tvte realized the dire need of medical attention to
combat terrible conditions existing in that country
first medical unit sailed in January, 1920, of which Dr.
Charles D. Spvak member special health commissioner
He found that the problem of disease in the countries OF
Eastern Europe perhaps the most critical and terrible OF all
the horrors that the Jews these countries The general
physical condition Of these people and the of death from
before the left much be desired
an ndescabe Hospitals formerly civilians had
into military units Medical supplies and
with the cessation of became increasingly diff
sterilization dsnfecon
sanitary almost nposse cleaning materials
natha became mpcssb dear to tie large
the people, The moving of large bodies of soiey
helped spread the epidemic diseases that ragged unchecked The
physicians these had sufficient the
activities called service the available medical
still further draining the communities OF their medical workers
Spvak made intensive study of conditions AS
presented to the Joint Distribution commit
movement nauguared by special committee Of ply
organized Warsaw to establish bath
dsnfecng stations and other facilities for sanitation and
Dr. Spvak instituted many plans combating tubercu
especially children disease which has made ter
during the of the
Western American methods the
treatment of disease well primitive lessons OF
hyen living make lasting difference the lives of the
Polish people,
Distribution committee has it's second
Unit which will continue the excellent work which
begun by the first
The Denver Jewish news., 1921-03-09
PROPHETS AND HEALERS.

reaction from the materasm and irregon thru which
passed to be followed by of mystcism Was
the this country and has found large fol
lowing among those of all faiths and creed but
of those which are to follow?
Many strange beliefs originating absurd and having
the queeres find following matters not how
unsprtua mystic, how profane cult be- there
eagerly at to satisfy some craving OF their
soul, viii has remained unnourished and faint.
have been the adherens to the Jehovah cult
this city, Joshua Jehovah Sykes last week
Francisco for obstruction of the
draft during World War He had adherents in this
city.
Grasplng truth another be those
culture education who in large numbers gather
Wolf who has startled Paris by her inspired
Miss Wolf Jewish girl who recently prophesed
would make his this Now she
makes statement by predicting monarchy
auditors, it said deeply impressed by
What effect she have Them What
appeal make the latent mysticism the most
teal individual?
opposite side the globe the appeal to the hidden
things kabbis Herman Rosenwasser and William
Rice Congregation Ohaa Shaome in San Francisco They
attempting spiritual healing in Israel This was
pracsed Prophets old well by Jewish
later ages they feel establish it
the work of the