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Washington telegraph., 1921-10-07
PREPARE TO
START DRILL
DRILLER HACKTHORN FAILS To
GET CREW TOGETHER-TO
DRILL NEXT WEEK.

Drilling at the Mason test well was
not started this wsek, according to
expectations, owing to driller Hack
thorh's inability to get his crew to-
gether, but Mr.. Hackthorn has been
cut to the test having the boiler
cleaned out and putting things in
shape for drilling, which, he now says,
will BIZ started some time next week.
Allen J. Thurman of Grand Rapids,
Mich, trustee of the company, has
wired Driller Hackthorn to geet ev-
erything in shape and have the drill
going on his arrival here, which will
be between the 18th and Goth of this
month.
Washington telegraph., 1921-10-07
NEW THEATRE OPENED
AT HOPE LAST NIGHT

The new Alice theatre at Hope, one
Of the finest theatre buildings in the
state, was dedicated Thursday night
by E'v. Alonzo Monk, Methodist min
lister, and the opening performance
was given to a corwded house. The
theatre is owned by Mr.. F. S. Horton,
who has lease on the building for
period of years.
Among those attending the initial
performance from here were: Mr..
and Mrs. L. F. Monroe, Mrs. Mary
Horton and daughter, Mls Sallie,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. N. Trimble, Mrs. T
Y. Williams, Mrs Augusta Hervey, Mr.
and Mrs. Luther Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
White and Miss Lucille Monroe.
Washington telegraph., 1921-10-07
FORMER WASHINGTON MAN
MARRIES AT TEXARKANA A

Hlr. and Mrs. C. B. Trippett an
nynce the marriage of their daugh-
t1 Miss Portia, to Mr.. Walter b
Conway, which occurred at Texarkana
on Tuesday, Oct. A, 1921. Mr.. and
Mrs. Conway will be at homp at Tex
arkana after November 18th.
Mr.. Conway is the youngest son of
the late Judge Joel d. Conway, for
many years a resident of this city,
and he was born and reared hire. He
has been associated with his brother,
George, in the real estate business at
Texarkana for a number Of years and
il one of that city's most progressive
ybung business men.
Washington telegraph., 1921-10-07

charge, Funeral services were held at
the grave, conducted by Rev. N. L
Eddy Of Buckner. The crowd attend
ing the funeral was estimated at
two thousand.
Privatp Jones was mortally wound
ed in action in the Argonne sector in
France, death from loss of blood re-
sulting before he could reach a hospi.
tai. The remains arrived in Hope or
Thursday of last week and were helC
over for interment Sunday. He W
son of Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Jones.
Washington telegraph., 1921-10-07

his home here until his enlistmrnt in
military service during the World
War. After receiving his discharge
he entered the law profession, for
which he had previously fitted him
self, at ElDorado and was instrument
tai in developing the great oil field
there, being one of the pioneer pro-
motcrs. He is a brilliant young man,
of sterling worth, and his many
friends in Hempsteead county will
join the Telegraph in extending best
wishes.
Washington telegraph., 1921-10-07
CIRCUIT COURT
NOW IN SESSION
BAUXITE DAMAGE SUIT is COM
PR0MISED-0THER CASES
DISPOSED OF.

The October term of the Hampstead
Haynie on the bench andodw odwdw
Circuit Court convened in this city
Monday morning, with Judge Geo. r
Haynie presiding and Prosecuting Al
torney L. C. Monroe representing d
state. The empanneling of the gra
jury was the first thing to occupy Il
attention of the court and after they
had received the charge they retired
and began their deliberations. During
the week many witnesses have becl
examined and the grand jury filed
final report and was discharged iron
further service upon the court today
They examined total of 144 witness
es and returned 70 true bills of in
dictment into court.
A case of Importance disposed
during the week was that of Mrs,
Nettie Hutchinson, Admx., VS. the
American Bauxite Co., brought here
on change of venue from Saline co
The plaintiffs husband, AlbCrt Hutch
inson, was killed when a rock from
a company crusher hit him on the
head. A compromise was agreed tG
soon after the case went to trial and
the action was withdrawn. The de-
fendant agreed to pay $500 for tha
benefit of the estate of the deceased
and $4,000 to the widow and mex
kin. Both sides were represented by
some of the best legal talent of the
state.
Other cases disposed of this wekk
are as follows:
Buckeye Cotton Oil Co. VS. A.. j.
Robins. Suit for recovery on a note;
Judgment by default for $4,000.
j. B. Brundidge VS. Elk's Lodge No.
llO9; dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
Plunkett-Jarrell-McRae Gro. Co. VS.
-s-saSsSarpSy and Frank j. mn, -ufs. :
missed at cost of plaintiff.
w. B. Walleer VS. J. S. B Loe; iudg-
ment by default for $181.64. Suit
for recovery on note.
A. c. McClurg & Co. VS. Harp g.
Harp. Suit on account; judgment for
$5O1.35.
Jno. W. Baker VS. Barr & Hafrkv:
jury trial, Verdict for defendant.
United Stahas Fidelity & Guaranty
Co. VS. H, D. Alfrey. Suit on account;
Judgment for plaintiff in the sum of
s86C.60.
j. B. Colt & Co. VS. J. w Jones' Suit
On contract; judgment by default for
S241.05.
b. M. Goldsmith VS. A. A. Gibson
Jury trial; verdict for defendant
Dalton Adding Machine Co. VS. Jas
A. Parker Lbr. Co. Suit on account !
Judgment for $2O3.65.
The minor disabilities of Oils CIec
horn' II year old girl, were removed
so that she can sell her interest in
forty acres of land to help complete
her education.
). II. Stidham and A. C. Kolb vs.
T. T. Atkins Suit for $50 for oper-
at'on' Jury trial; verdict for S35 90
Andrew Camp vs. R. NJ. Hatch mo
Ilon to quash execution issued bv w
b. Lafferty, j. B. of Bodcaw twp. mo-
-lon sustained
W. L. Hay VS. Pope Pice, dismissed
at cost of defendant.
Rural Special School Dist. vs. Nat
onal Union Fire Insurance Co.. dis
missed at cost of defendant.
). b. Shuts VS. Mo.-Pacific Rv suit
,or damage to hay; judgment for
'137.50. -0'
Washington telegraph., 1921-10-07
THE SMITH PECANS

2r orchard gives promise of a
M yield of peeans of excellent
dVty this season. Now booking
or{ers for delivery about Nov. 18th.
I'd insure supply of these excellent
paper shell pecans for the winter,
seAd in your order at once.
SMITH PECAN ORCHARD,
Washington, Route 2,
S. II. Smith, Prop.
Washington telegraph., 1921-10-07
NEWS OF MCCASKILL

McCaskill, Oct. 6.--We are having
some nice cool weather since the rain.
The McCaskill High School opened
Monday morning with a nice ATTEND
ahCia.
Miss Marie Gentry entertained a
few of her friends with a rook party
Friday night.
We have a good Sunday School, but
it could be a great deal better if more
Washington telegraph., 1921-10-07
MILITARY FUNERAL AT
PATMOS LAST SUNDAY

The body of Private Claud w. Jones
was buried with military honors at
the Patmos cemetery last Sunday af-
ternoon at o'clock, the Leslie Hud-
dleston post American Legion ir
Washington telegraph., 1921-10-07

Mrs. Robert Mitchell of the Holly
Grove community died last Sunday
morning, after a weeks illness of
swamp fever. Burial occurred at the
Holly Grove cemetery Monday, servi-
ces by the Rev. Durham.
Besides her husband Mrs. Mitchell
is survived by several children.
Washington telegraph., 1921-10-07

The government report for Hemp
stead county, issued Oct 4, shows that
there were 1884 bales ginned in the
coonty up to Sept. 25, as compared
to 2,345 up to the same time last year.
Washington telegraph., 1921-10-07
SPECIAL NOTICE

.lAll electric current will be If dur
S-the day sc~ riondny, Oct. 10, CIR
Icount of making minor repairs.
M. Betton.
Washington telegraph., 1921-10-07
COTTON SHOWS
SLIGHT DECLINE
LOSES I CENT ON WEDNESDAY
But RECEIVERS THURS
DAY.

Cotton prices have been holding up
f@rly well but slump of l cent a
pind In Wednesdays market caused
u ieck in selling operations. This.
~ however, was almost offset by
n advance of rs points on yesterday.
Nyers in the Washington market
q offering from 20 to 35 cents for
yesterday, according to grade
a staple.
he crop shortage is strongly re
Y 5etd in local gin receipts to date,
wEch up to last night totaled 172
ha1ee for both min, Lo.
Washington telegraph., 1921-10-07
S. |. A. PIE SUPPER AT
GARNER BLDG. TONIGHT

Pie supper tonight (Friday) at the
Garner Building, the old Holt stand.
Everybody come.
Plenty of pic, chocolate and fun.
(Mrs.) Fannie Old, Pres.
Washington telegraph., 1921-10-07

READ THE TELEGRAPH.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08

association outlined the organization
of the good roads association and gave
very good talk on the results that
had been obtained from it and what
was expected to be accomplished in
the future. He was followed on the
program by Senator Mees Of Mandan
VINO gave very comprehensive talk
on the constitutional amendment
which is to be placed before the peo-
pie at the polls next June which will
provide for the creation of highway
commission having charge Of the Sc
curing of state and federal aid in con-
nectonwith highway work. This
amendment will be necessary in order
for the state to take advantage of the
provisions Of the Townsend bill. Sen
ator Mees' talk was very good and
was enjoyed by all. Prof. J. B. Meyer
of the State Teachers College was
song leader for the gathering and it
is needless to add that he was a sue
cess. Cur fellow townsman, l. J. Moe,
is to be congratulated on the success
Of this meeting.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08

Rotarian members in the city held
their regular weekly luncheon at the
Rudolf Hotel yesterday and as re-
suit of the entertainment decided that
they are glad they are Rotarians.
Hank Sampson and Bob Simpson act
ed jointly as chairman Of the day and
with the assistance of Gene Pegg and
Len Ward put Their fellow members
through set Of stunts designed to en-
Len Ward put their fellow members
who were not at the moment per-
forming. Each member was request
ed to tell a story. sing a song, give a
dance or in some manner entertain
their brothers. The result was decided
ly Understanding, and to say that the
members of the organization enjoyed
themselves is to put it too mildly.
These weekly luncheons are looked
forward to by the members.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08

Standing back listening to reports
of early practice by the high sch9ol
and college basket ball squads for tne
past week has proven too much tor
the old legion veterans 50 a practlce
has been called for tonight in the col
lege gym. It will be remembered the
local legion team made a very f1ne
showing for Valley City last winter
and they hope to put out the same
team if not better one this winter.
It is said the local legion team has
already received a number OF re-
quests from out side teams who wish
to schedule games for the coming
season. 1t will be remembered Neil
Tracy, one of the many stars OF the
legion ouint suffered a broken ankle
while playing baseball last summer.
hut Neil says he chased rabbit for
three miles in the country last Sun
day and now feels assured that ms
ankle will hold up for basketball. The
legion schedule will undoubtedly be
given out in the near future.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08

While the sheriff, Engebret Larson,
was at the high line Sunday morning
waiting for the train to 60 to Bis
m arck he saw "a man sitting on the
platform who seemed in poor condl-
ton. He had but one arm, was not
wearing very many clothes and SEEM
ed very cold. Mr.. Larson, realizing
that if he continued sitting there ne
would be frozen advised him to go
down to the court house where he
could get warmed up and his wants
could be looked after. This he did.
Before leaving however. one OF the
prisoners whom our sheriff was taking
to his future residence in the peniten-
tiary a Mr.. Morris, took off his over
coat and gave it to him. The man;
who gives the name Of Pat Murphy
went to the county Jail and has been
staying there until yesterday after
noon when he was taken sick. Medl-
cal attention was gotten for him and
he was removed to Riverside hospil-
tai where he is being taken care OF.
He was in very bad shape and the
prompt action of our sheriff no doubt
saved his life.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08

DR.. E. A. Pray informs us that he is
in receipt of a telegram from his son
Russell who arrived in Los Angeles
yesterday. Russell has been enjoying
a trip to China and Japan in his Off
cial capacity of wireless operator on
the S. S. West Henshaw. During his
trip, which has been of six months
duration, he has visited many OF the
large cities on the Pacific touching at
China, Japan, Hawaii and the Phil
ippine islands. He expects to be at
Los Angeles for a few days. From
there his ship goes to San Francisco
and DR.. Pray and family expect that
he will return to Valley City for
visit before continuing his work: Rus
sell has certainly made good in his
chosen field and is to be commended
for his determination to succeed aft
err his many years of illness. A man
of lesser qualities would have been
disheartened by Russelps past exper-
fences.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08

We are informed that the partner
shin of Nuens & Anderson has been
dissolved, Mr.. Nuens taking over the
business and is now in charge, ready
to continue giving their many custo-
mers that excellent service which
they have always received. r. ). An
derson, who is retiring from the bus
mess had the misfortune to break his
leg some time ago. He has never re-
covered the full use of this leg and
felt that it's condition required his re-
firing from active participation in the
business. We regret the fact that Mr..
Anderson's condition necessitated this
action and trust that he will soon ind
himself fully recovered.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08
THE BRITISH-JAP ALLIANCE

No fact stands out more cOnSplcu.
ously in the arms conference than the
death of the British-Japanese ALI
ance. The scrapping of that alliance
seems as thoroughly assured as the
scrapping of battleships, and it may
be more significant.
far by the American delegation, the
British delegation has joined, re-
CARELESS of Japan's position. Such
reservations as there have been, in
the letter and detail of proposals, are
comparatively unimportant, for in
stance Britain's desire to have the al
lotment of submarines reduced. In
spirit the two powers seem to have
come closer than ever before. This
situation reflects the attitude of the
British dominions, now playing big
part in the empire. It has become a
cardinal principle of British policy to
cultivate friendship with America, and
since the Japanese alliance is, with
Americans, the chief obstacle to such
friendship, the alliance must go.
Britain will naturally try to save
Japan's pride. There will be talk on
the situation having changed in Asia.
rendering the alliance unnecessary
now, and there may be an effort to
organize "tripartite understanding
between Britain, America and Japan
on far-eastern questions: which would
be a sort of informal alliance with
America in it. But the big fact is
that America need no longer count on
the possibility of British-Japanese
combination against her, in war or in
diplomacy, wherefore American for
eign problems and armament bur-
dens are greatly lightened.-Devils
Lake Journal.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08

Abe Stern, Dick Dahmen, l. Void
and Hal Dwight took trip to Car
rinton last Sunday and signed up ten
new members for the Valley City U.
C. T. Council, and have prospects of
securing many more in the next two
weeks The officers of the Valley
City council are planning to go back
to. Darlington the latter part of Jan
uary to initiate all the new members.
The Darlington bunch are preparing
to show the Valley City neighbors a
real good time when they come up
there. That's the spirit, boys.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08

The local chapter of the I. O. 0. F.
held a very we'll attended meeting last
evening the business Of the meeting
being the election Of officers for the
ensuing year. Fred Colby was re-
elected to the post of Noble Grand
for the third consecutive term, Fred
J. Fredrickson was reelected as sec
rotary for the fourth consecutive term
and r. A. Brown was elected to the
post of Vice Grand. After the cleo
ton of officers the members of the
lodge worked the initiatory degree
on several candidates and very good
luncheon was served. Brother Nc
Pherson was the speaker of the eve
ming and his talk was enjoyed by all
present. The Odd Fellows are one
of the live organizations of the city
and their meetings are pleasant and
we'll attended.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08

Announcement of the administra-
ton that the state banking board in
tends to reduce the number of receiv-
ers in the handling of the affairs of
closed banks in the state is decided
move toward economy and will result
in the realization of a smaller loss to
the stockholders Of the banks. The
plan is to have approximately 80 re-
ceivers who will consolidate the af-
fairs of these banks and give their at
tention to realizing on the assets. This
plan will eliminate about IS men who
have been acting as receivers and will
effect a total saving of about $4,000
per day as the legal salary for a re-
ceiver is $1,000 per day. While this
action may not appeal to the receivers
who will be removed it should GER
tainly appeal to the stockholders in
these banks and it shows that the
present administration is giving more
thought to economy than to finding
jobs for the petty political hirelings
in the state.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08
Community CLUB
HELD MEETING

Miss Mary E. Downey, librarian
and director of the state library COM
mission at Bismarck spoke before the
members of the Community Club in
the Commercial Club rooms Monday
afternoon. Her theme was "The
County Library System"
She gave history of the county IL
brary movement in the United States
and told of what has been accomplish
ed by many states in giving people in
the rural communities the same access
to libraries as the people in the cities
have, and of how much more efficiently
county library serves the city as
we'll as the county. Books are taken
out all over the county by auto trucks
or are sent by parcel post at no ex-
pense to the borrower. Such work is
being successfully conducted in
states in which the counties are much
larger than those in North Dakota
and in California and Utah, especially:
a large part of the work is carried on
over mountainous roads. North Da-
kota presents many natural features
which make it especially adaptable
for such work.
Miss Downey has recently come
from Utah where she held similar
position and where. largely as a re-
suit of her efforts and enthusiasm
county libraries have been establish
ed in the majority of the counties OF
that state within the last few years.
The North Dakota Library Assocla-
ton has been working for county IL
braries in this state for several years
and Miss Downey hopes that the pub,
lie sentiment which has been aroused
and which may be fostered by club
women, teachers and all who are in
terested in the betterment of educa-
tional facilities for the people of the
state will result in legislation which
will make many such libraries re-
atty within few years.
Valley City is to be congratulated
on having had ''The opening gun of
the campaign fired" here, and steps
have already been taken to make the
club women of the county a force in
this big movement.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08

There is a warm current of water
below the mill dam which tends to
weaken the ice for a considerable dis
lance below the dam. This fact IN
conjunction with the unusually mod
crate weather which we have had the
past few days has weakened the ice to
such an extent that it has become
dangerous for persons to be on it. TO
prevent a serious accident we would
suggest that skating on the cleared
space at the State Teachers College
foot bridge be discontinued until such
time as colder weather has put the ice
in a safe condition.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08

The high point in numbers of men,
horses and machines at work on road
work in the state was reached in July
1921, according to Secretary Holbein
of the Good Roads Association. At
that time, exclusive of the bridge
construction at Bismarck, there were
employed 1900 men, 1900 teams, 425
dump wagons, "a tractors, 80 trucks,
65 wheel scrapers, SO slip scrapers,
225 fresnos, so blaHe graders. Sc
elevating graders, 20 concrete mixers
and two steam shovels. Some road
work was done in practically every
county in the state during the summer
and plans are now being laid for ad-
ditional federal aid for future work.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08

The basketball squad at the high
school is getting into shape and pa
tiently awaiting the first whistle
to blow on the local high school floor
Friday night when they clash with the
fast Wimbledon team. Friday night
game will mark the opening of the
season for the local high school
which has made such fine showing
the last three or four years. Accord
ing to rumors the high school team
this year will be strong contenders for
the state championship honors again
But we are willing to leave that for the
public to decide. Come out and watch
them perform Friday night.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08

The Young Peoples Society of the
Scandinavian M E. church will have
their annual sale in the church par
lors this evening, Wednesday at s
o'clock. A short program and lunch
will be served. Come and buy your
Christmas gifts now. All are cor
diallv invited,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08

Next Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 13,
will be day of good fortune for VAL
ley City parents and teachers for up
on that day Judge Englert will speak
in the Lincoln school on "Our Child
rem and Closer Cooperation of Par
ents and Teachers. Miss Sanderson
with her wide experience with little
folks will have message for every
parent in her discussion of the "Child
of Peculiar Temperament" Every
parent and teacher in Valley City is
urged to attend, and most cordial
invitation is extended to all from the
"Education and Child Welfare" De-
partment of the Community Club.
Time: q p. M, Dec. 13. Place, Lin
coin school.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08

league. We do not believe that the
nonpartican league. as an organiza-
ton, will ever again be able to elect
strictly nonpartisan league officials
to office. BY this we do not mean
that we consider the nonpartisan
league to be dead, for we do think
that the league has place in North
Dakota politics, but we believe that
the leagues place is to foster legisla-
ton in the state which will be ofbene-
fit to all classes in the state, including
the farmers, and to foster that legis-
lation through leaders who are not
socialistic idealists but practical,
bona fide, taxpaying farmers, of
whom we have plenty.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08

The many friends of Howard Bak-
ken will be glad to know that he is
coaching basket ball team near He
bron this year and according to the
following item which is taken from
the Minneapolis Journal: his team is
going to be one of the strongest
teams in the state. "The Hebron
high school quint won it's fourth con-
secutive basketball victory of the sea-
son by defeating Taylor "a to IT.
Howard Bakken, formerly star on
the University Of North Dakota bas-
ketball team, is coaching Hebron high
this wear,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-08

Another thrilling James Oliver Cur
wood production-a splendid compan-
ion to "Back to Gods Country and
"Nomads of the North" Wonderful
mystery pervades it; the stirring adj
venture of Royal Northwest Mount
ed Police sergeant will grip you; and
then, too, there is one of the strang-
est love-stories you've ever seen, set in
a world of snow and peril and wolves
and fighting huskies. Don't miss this
picture at the Grand Friday and Sat-
urday.