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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Judge M. J. Englert heard case
from Cooperstown the early part of
this week. involving the passing of
some bum checks by young lady who
gave her name as Mae Dolen. and her
place of residence at Boscobel. Wis.
Miss Dolen has been in and near
Ccoperstown since October, and has.
engaged in the sale Of goods through
a house for which she canvassed. In
the month named she forged check
given at a Cooperstown store, and just
recently another check of like charac-
ter at a Cooperstown bank. The
last named check was forgery, in
which the woman used the name of
VIM. Margach to the check. Judge
Englert sentenced her to term Of
one year in the penitentiary, and then
s--------scIc9 sertarce with the under
standing that the ycunp lady. would
.eturn IS Ter hcme in Wisconsin and
,er1ain With her parents and honor
and obey them.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

The Royal Neighbors held their
regular meeting last Friday night IN
the K. P. hall with large attendance
which was very encouraging to the
new officers, this being their first
meeting. It was decided to change
their meeting night to the 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays of the month. Members
please remember that the next meet
ing will be held on the first Tuesday
of February at which time a large
class will be initiated. After the bus.
mess meeting the evening was turned
over to the committee of entertain
ment for January. When the commit
tee retired to make preparations there
was an audible whisper throughout the
audience Of around 200, wondering
what surprise was in store for them:
they had only a short time to wait
then IL couples all dressed as they
were dressed rs years ago marched in
and very gracefully danced the Vir-
ginia Reel. From then on most every
one joined and tripped the light fan
tastic until both hands of the clock
pointed upward, every one feeling bet.
ter for the evenings enjoyment and
looking forward to the social meeting
in February.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Clarence Eddy, the dean Of Ameri-
ran organists, who will play in the
Congregational church on Tuesday,
February 8. under the auspices Of the
Auxiliary Guild of the church, has had
a most remarkable career. Mr.. Edoy
was born at Greenfield, Mass. and be-
gan studying the pianoforte at the age
of II. His first organ lessons were
taken from J. Gilbert Wilson two
years later. after which he studied
a year under Dudley Buck. at Hart
ford, Conn. For two years he ofticlat-
ed as organist at the Bethany church
at Montpelier, VT. and then went to
Berlin to study under August Hauptt,
organist and Albert Loeschhorn, pi-
anist. After completing his studies
abroad he made very successful con-
cert tour of Germany, Austria, Swift
zerland and Holland. He then re-
turned to the United States and To-
Gated in Chicago where he was or.
ganist at the First Congregational
church for two years and later the
First Presbyterian church for II
years. In Chicago he gave upwards
of 400 recitals, including a series OF
100 programs without a. single repe-
tition. This last feat made him fam
Gus and his reputation grew rapidly.
Mr.. Eddy's repertoire comprises
practically everything written for the
organ as we'll as numerous manu-
scripts which have been dedicated to
him. Mr.. Eddy has published several
works which are used extensively over
the United States He was made an
honorary member Of the Saint Cecilia
Academy in Rome, following reci-
tai given there
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

little daughter Helen were Valley City
visitors Friday.
A Joint meeting Of the school boards
of District 80 and IS will be held in
Cuba Thursday for the purpose Of set
ting some school matter.
Theodore Daniels0n and son Ru-
dolph and daughter Miss Elsie were
county seat visitors Friday. He re-
ports that Mrs. Danielson is not en-
Toying the best of health and will
probably consult a physician very soon
unless change for the better takes
place. :,
AT, the special school election held
Thursday almost an unanimous vote
was cast for the bonding of the School
District in the sum of $4,000 for the
purpose of building and furnishing a
new school house. This is as it
should be as we are greatly in need
of better school facilities.
It is with sorrow that we are called
upon to report the demise of one OF
our beloved neighbors. Mrs. Chris
tion Myrhow, whose maiden name was
Maren Stevens, died at Riverside hos
pital, Valley City Tuesday, January
25th, 1921, following prolonged III
ness and operation, at the age of 50
years, six months, Is days. Deceased
was married in 1887 to Christian
/ Myrhow, and to this union nine child
rem were born, seven of whom are liv-
ing as follows: Carl, Annie, Harold
+, Clara, Alfred, Arnold and Elsie. Mr.
and Mrs. Myhro were among the early
settlers of Cuba township, having set
tied on the present farm home IN 1897
J Services were held at Emanuel church.
Norma township Saturday, Jan. 20 at
p. M, Rev. Struxness officiating and
interment was made in the church
| yard. A large gathering of friends
and neighbors were present to witness
the last sad rites of this splendid wo-
man. The floral offerings were very
beautiful. The bereaved relatives have
the sympathy Of the entire community
in this their greatest loss.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

An educational campaign in behalf
of crippled children has been started
in the state by Mrs. Charles E. Jones
of Lisbon, N. D. A report OF the
county nurse of Barnes county, re-
veals the fact that there are lOo
crippled children mcared for, and 81
in fTaMoure county. Mrs. Jones says
she will be glad to give any one in
terested, particularly the American
War Mothers, an outline of what is
being done for crippled children, and
how Individual medical care can be Sc
cured, for until North Dakota makes
provision, the individual case must be
cared for.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

The 500 railway, in line with other
interests both great and small thru
out North Dakota, is opening a spring
campaign for the proper advertise
ment Of the, resources Of this state
and for inducing settlers to come to
this part Of the northwest: Frank
Collins, for 81 years az Bottineau
county farmer, now state immigra-
tion agent for the 500 Line, is work.
ing in the state in the interests OF
this campaign.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

About so guests enjoyed the hospl,,
tally last evening. of the Officers ana
executive committee Of the Auxiliary
of the American Legion. Under the
management Of Miss Trudie Olsby
and Mrs. Fred 1redrickson stunts
and several contests were put on.
Dancing was then engaged in by al.
A light lunch was served. dancing
was again enjoyed until 1880 when
the guests departed, all voting the
hostesses as royal entertainers.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

One of the most enjoyable recep-
tons ever given in the Congregational
church was enjoyed by about $50 peo-
pie Friday evening. The guests We're
Rev. and Mrs. Nugent, who recently
moved here from Kewanee, ILL.,, Rev
Nugent accepting the pastorate of the
local Congregational church. Rhv
Wilds of the Epworth M. E. church
and Rev. Fox of the Episcopal church
both gave short addresses OF welcome
This was followed by musical pro
gram consisting of violin solos by
Knute Froysaa and two vocal solos by
Mrs. Froysaa. Delicious refreshments
we're served, and a delightful time
enjoyed by all present. Those who
were present speak Of the affair as
one of the most successful and most
enjoyable of any ever given in the
church.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Approximately S8 miles of ground.
ed rural telephone lines in this vicinity
have been made metallic by the crew
Of the Northwestern Telephone 60.
which has been working out OF Val.
lev City for some time. About thirty
miles are still to be made metallic
The service to be rendered over these
lines is greatly improved after making
them metallic, the usual buzz and hum
characteristic Of grounded line, be-
ing eliminated.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Mr.. and. Mrs. A.. P. Anderson OF
FORSYTH. Mont. formerly of this city;
who have been visiting TRENDS ana
relatives in the city for the past week
left last night for their Montana
home. Mr.. Anderson has been en-
ployed with the Northern 4Paclhc
Railway Co., as carpenter ever
since he moved to Forsyth, having
steady employment with the company
repairing and rebuilding cars.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

A reduction. of two cents gallon
in the retail price of gasoline was an.
nounced today by the local branch of
the Standard Oil Company. The new
prices of 31.8 cents a gallon for gas,
oline at this service station, and 3O.S
from tank wagons are the lowest
since the war, according to Standard
Oil officials. Reductions are UNDER
stood to be due to the price of crude
oil going down.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Carrying out the decree of Judge
Woodrough, of United States district
court, the railroads operating IN
North Dakota have paid to the state
treasurer, $1,233,88O for taxes; The
case arose out Of the increased valu..
alton made by the state board OF
equalization on railroad property. In
the decree Judge Woodrough held
part of the increase valid, and part
confscatory. 1t was announced at
the time that the railroads were salts
fled with the decision and would pay
the tax.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Several people in the city have re-
ported seeing robins and also other
birds which are said to be indicative
that spring is here. We can't vouch
for such statements but will have to
be shown the birds before we believe
it. Meantime old mother earth has
been given nice coat of whitewash
IN this vicinity. The weather moder-
ated considerable during the evening
Sunday, and the thermometer was sit
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

The winners Of the bean guessing
contest at the Hedstrum Grocery Sat
urday were: S. Overgaard, 1888; Mrs
o. F. Thofson 1850; Mrs. Chas. Maier
24O0. There were 2,344 beans in the
pint jar. The contest was put on by
the Holstad Coffee Co., and the prizes
awarded to the winners were five
pounds, three pounds and two pounds
of Holstad's "A" coffee, Each person
was given an opportunity to guess
after, a purchase Of coffee. Several
other guesses were registered, but the
three named above were the closest.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

The Stern Candy Co., has secured
the space over Fritch's Jewlry Store,
and are enlarging their factory. A
cooler will be installed to enable the
factory to operate all day in the sum-
mer time, also chocolate dipping ma
chine and marshmallow machine
The office Of the company will be NOV
ed from it's present quarters under the
American Exchange Bank to the new
quarters.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Henry Layer, confessed slayer OF
EIGHT persons near Turtle Lake last
April. is denied a new trial in court
by Judge w. L. Nuessle of the district
court. in an order handed down. The
decision puts at rest, unless there is
an appeal to the supreme court, OF
the pardon board, the agitation begun
by Layers friends, Immediately after
he rleaded guilty in district court at
VIZ shburn and was brought to the
Bismarck prison. a
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

The Royal Neighbors of the city
gave very delightful dancing party
last evening. 1t was guest night, and
each member was supposed to ask a
friend. Delicious refreshments were
served, and delightful time enjoyed
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

The American Railway Express Co.,
has organized it's Right Way Plan,
which has for it's object the education
of it's employees and the public, TOR
better service. Local employees have
been instructed to the right way
essentials of express receipts. This is
very important as the receipt is a
contract and basis of settlement IN
case of loss or damage.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

The P. E. O. society had a very en-
joyable meeting at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. w. L. Witter last evening.
The big surprise of the evening was
when Mrs. Olonzo Morshbach, nee
Florence Hedstrum, a former Valley
City girl, dropped in for the evening.
Light refreshments were served.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Group No. 6 of the Valley City
Y. M. C. A played the Sanborn ~
team last evening at Sanborn, defeat
ing the Sanborn five by a score OF 10
to ID, The first half ended IL to .
in favor Of the Valley City team. The
game was lively throughout, and the
teams being so nearly matched, made
the game interesting. Secretary
George B. Galley accompanied the
team rs -
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Joe Brady of this city passed away
early Friday morning. The remains
will be buried at Edgeley, N. D., and
the Elks Lodge at Jamestown will
have charge of the funeral. Mr.
Brady has lived here for several years
and leaves a wife and two children
He formerly was in business in the
city, but during the last two or three
years has suffered from paralysis
which finally resulted in his death. The
remains were taken to jamestown
Sunday evening, and the services We're
held at Jamestown this morning. In.
torment will be made at Edgeley to-
morrow morning.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Bur-r-r! Who said something about
California. North Dakota caught cold
last night, and this morning the tenn
perature was low enough to let us
know that such thing as winter in
North Dakota is still possible. Pros
poets for sleighing, which has been
badly hampered this winter, began
to look good this morning when few
stray flakes came vending their way
down.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

DR.. E. A. Pray went down to Fargo
yesterday, returning home this morn
ing. He accompanied his daughter
Francis down to Fargo, and from there
she will go on to Northfield, Mimi,
where she will resume her studies at
Carleton College.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

The Northwest Nursery of Valley
City has secured nice contract from
the North Dakota State Fair Associa-
ton, to furnish trees, shrubbery, and
flower beds, for the North Dakota
State Fair Exposition grounds. The
parking project, as planned by the
nursery company, will extend over
three years, little of the work being
done each. year. The shrubbery and
trees set out will be carefully watched
and cared for during that time.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

The committees for the reorganiza-
ton of Company G will be starting
work next week, we are told. An &C.
tive campaign for members for the
company is being planned.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03
ting comfortably above the zero mark
this morning.

Students Of the Agricultural College
at Fargo, have gotten strongly be-
hind the "non-smoking" rule, and are
working in cooperation with the fac
ulty in an attempt to make the mat
ter college pride and tradition.
What would be the matter with the
students of the Normal and High
School of Valley City taking such a
stand? A little cooperation will work
wonders. ra
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

R. R. Davis returned yesterday from
a few weeks vacation trip to South
Dakota and the Twin Cities. Mrs.
Davis will remain in the Twin Cities
for about week before returning to
Valley City,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Mrs. A. B. Cox of this city recently
won the s25 prize offered by the Min
neapolis Journal for title to pic
ture published in that newspaper: The
title Mrs. Cox submitted was "Never
Play Bridge With Your Own Hus-
band" The picture showed a man
wrangling with his wife at a bridge
party. much to the amusement OF the
other players.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

The o. G.. Society will hold Rum
mage Sale tomorrow in the Reidman
Building. Much excellent wooden ma
terial suitable to be made over for
children also Georgette blouses. mems
clothing, shoes, new and old. and
wooden coats all to be sold for lew
cents.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Fargo was selected by the N. D. I'm
plement men as the 1922 convention
city at the final sessions Of the 1921
convgntion at Fargo yesterday.
George E. Berg of Kensal is the new
president Of the association. r. A.
Lathrope Of Hope was reelected sec
rotary and given an increase in sal
airy that will allow him to devote more
of his time to the work of the asso-
citation. a ~ f...
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Approximately sos was secured at
the she cial show at the Grand theater
Yesterday for the Hoover Relief work
Find for children in the Near East.
The entire proceeds from yesterdays
show goes to the Hoover Fund.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03
PAGE FIVE

H. L. Dorothy OF Page, N. D., was :
business visitor in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Dorothy is planning on having a
sale the early part of March and was
down making preliminary arrange
ments for it.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Rev. George B. Galley returned Sun
day from Devils Lake where he had
been attending the state convention
of the Y. M. G. A. Rev. Galley re-
ports a very successful meeting.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Mrs. Olonzo Morsbach, who was
known to Valley City people as Miss
Florence Hedstrum, arrived in the
city last evening for visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Hedstrum,
and friends in the city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Group No. 6 of the local Y. M: c. A
played a spectacular game OF basket
bali at the Normal yesterday after
noon at 4:3O with the Junior High
school of the Normal. The score was
10 to 8 in favor of the T.. M. Z. A
team.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

A delightful party was given by
few of the Royal Neighbors last eve
ming in the K. of P. hall. Progressive
whist was played, and about nine or
ten tables of players enjoyed this pas
time. Prizes were given and Miss
Carrie Lovstuen secured the high
prize, and Charley Lockwood the con-
ISOLATION gift. A delightful time IS re-
ported by those who were present.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Paul Baarstad has moved his Elec-
trio Shop into the building formerly
occupied by the Wardrobe Clothing
Co.. and will have his office connected
with the Sanitary Heating & Plumb
ing Co., which has also moved to the
new location. Mr.. Baarstad's new Of
flee is considerable improvement
over the old location.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

A. M. Dorgan. day clerk at the Kin
bred, returned today from Fargo
where he has been the last few days
visiting with friends and looking over
the Gateway CITY.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Among the names Of the. students
of the, music department If the James
town college, who gave recital at
Worries chapel at jamestown tues
day, we note the name Of Esther Ped
erson of this city. "
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Mrs. Edwin Bloom entertained at
two tables Of bridge yesterday after
noon. Miss Grace Ellis secured the
high prize, and Mrs. Charley Otto the
consolation gift. Refreshments were
served.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Rev. George B. Galley left for Grand
Forks, N. D., today where he goes to
look after business matters. From
Grand Forks he will go to Devils Lake
where he will attend the state conven-
ton of the Y. M. C. A. Rev. Galley IS
secretary of the Y. M. c. "A. IN
Barnes county.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. D. E. Richardson OF
Fargo, will arrive this evening to
spend Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. L.
w. Hubbard and family.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

H. f. Garner, former chef of the
Kindred Hotel. has returned and &C
copied the same position again. Mr.
Garner is having some fine new equip
ment for the kitchen of the hotel in
stalled.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

DR.. E. F. Ladd, who becomes United
States senator March 4, has rendered
his resignation as president of the ag-
ricultural college at Fargo, effective
Feb. %. His successor has not been
named. There is an effort being made
to have DR.. J. H. Worst returned to
the presidency of the college.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Dr.. and Mrs. E. A. Pray were host
esses to about seventy of their friends
last evening at their home. The eve
ming was pleasantly enjoyed by those
present in playing cards and visiting
after which a delicious lunch was serv-
ed. This is the second of these large
and enjoyable functions given by the
Prays.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Oscar Hallenberg of Fargo, was
here yesterday looking after the APP
praising Of the stock of merchandise
in the Bateman Drug Company.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

1, B. Hogstad and C. T., Dokken,
cashier and assistant cashier respect.
ively of the Farmers State Bank OF
Nome, were business visitors IN the
city yesterday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Old timers in the state are predict,
ing wet summer, following the mild
winter which the state has thus lar ia
enioyed. This will mean prosperity
in the western part Of the state
Feeders of live stock have been espec'
iallv lucky, the animals being able to
find plenty of feed in the open.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

A. B. Ferguson of Eckelson, men,
Der of the board of county commits
sioners is here today attending a
meeting Of the board.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Frank Oglesby Of Darcy, N. D., is q
business visitor in the city today. Mr..
Oglesby is one Of the Barnes County
commissioners. and is here to attend
a meeting Of that body today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Several women of the city are max.
ing use of their spare time by taking
up different courses at the Normal
School, during this winter. Accord.
ing to Secretary Lee, there are about
six who have enrolled thus far, fol
different courses, some of them fol
commercial, and other branches Of
study.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Mrs. j. E. Featherstone entertained
at. three tables of bridge yesterday
afternoon. Refreshments were served
and a pleasant afternoon enjoyed.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03
1,,s wEEkLy r,meaREcoRp vALLEY CRY NORTH nAAeorA

United States who was shot and killed
at Buffalo, N. Y. It is known as Nc
Kinley Day or Carnation Day. the lat
ter name coming from the custom that
has grown up of wearing red carna-
tions-Mr. McKinley's favorite flower
on that anniversary.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

T. Melvin Lee, secretary Of the
Middlewest Trust Co., returned Tues
day from Fargo, where he had been
attending an executive committee
meeting of the North Dakota Bank
ers' Association.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Percy Persons and wife left the
early part of the week for Mayburn,
Canada, where they went to look after
business matters.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-02-03

Charley Peterson left for the Twin
Cities and Chicago, to buy the spring
stock for his popular store, the Right
Price Mercantile Co., on No. 2 today.