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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

According to indications Valley
CITY is to have an exceptionally
strong pitching staff this season., Rol-
land Van Skyock, one Of the players
who has been signed for the team
recently pitched nine inning game
striking out eleven men and allowing
hut one hit. With couple of pitchers
of his caliber and strong in and out
field to back them, Valley City's team
this year will perhaps be even strong
err than last years.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

George Koyl, of Kalispel, Mont, is
in the city representing one Of the big
St. Louis shoe houses and is selling
the local merchants here. Mr.. koyl
fifteen or so years ago was one Of the
leading merchants at Cooperstown.
N. D., and consequently was well
known by the Times Record editor and
we were surprised to have him call
us up over the phone. He now has
this territory and will be making
regular trips this way hereafter. We
enjoyed talking over old times with
Mr.. Koyl who cannot get through
talking about the glories of Montana
at least that particular spot tribu-
tary to Kalispell.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

A Masonic district meeting will be
held at Jamestown on May oath and
the Valley City lodge has been invited
to put on the work of the Master Ma
son degree at that time. There will
be large delegation go from Valley
City and the other lodges of Che dis
trict will be there with good repre-
sensations. The last time we held a
district meeting at Jamestown about
sixty went from Valley City and JAM
estown had the smallest representa-
ton. We hope so see Valley City 60
Just as strong this time and James
town beat US to it by at least double
our number.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

The monthly Brotherhood supper
of the Congregational church will be
held Friday evening of this week IN
the church parlors. 1t is expected that
either Mr.. Mercer or Mr.. Hadley Will
speak at this meeting.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Barnes county is credited with a
population of 1858 in small book
let issued by Thomas Hall, secretary
If state. Mr.. Hall has just completed
a hook giving the constitution Of the
state Of North Dakota with all amend
ments adopted to and including No,
venber 2, 1920. In 1910 the federal
census gave Barnes county popula-
tion of 1906. and in 1915 the state
census gave the county population
of 1906.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

The reception that was to have been
given to Mr.. C. C. Chaffee and family
this evening at the Epworth Church,
has been postponed on account OF MRS:
Chaffee's sickness. Announcement OF
the date Of the reception will be given
later.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

varlyn Ayers was in town yester,,
day and informed the Times-Recor,d,
that Mrs. Sophia Ayers, OF Getchell
Prairie, had recently sold eight caves
from twelve to thirteen months old TO
w. j. Pickett, of Rogers, N. D., re.
ceiving for the same the sum Oh
S312. go, These calves were fed on
prairie hay, oats and other feed ana
brought an average of 500 per head:
which is not bad under present condl-
tions.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Local police have been asked to
search for Henry Austin, IL years old:
who is said to have run away from
home in Minneapolis. 1t has been
learned that he was in the city, but
left before the telegram was received
asking that he be held. He is be-
lieved to be in Miles City, Mont.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

On May 2, at Fargo, occurred the
marriage of Mabel Coates Of this city
and Mr.. Gerald Dalrymple of Billings,
Mont. The young couple will make
their home on Mr.. Miller's farm about
20 miles north of Valley City.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

held in his hand and then ran. Mrs.
Snyder phoned into town and Village
Marshal Geo. Gilbertson arrested him:
and after a hearing Judge Knable SEN
fenced him to serve 80 days in the
county Jail at hard labor. Deputy
Sheriff Simons came up from the
county seat and took the prisoner in
charge Tuesday morning. A num-
Der Of ladies were in attendance while
court was in session. anborn En-
terprise.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

The Times-Record has been given
the contract for printing the next IS
sue of the telephone directory, which
viii appear in few weeks. Man. 4,
ager L. D. Gilbert informs US that
the listing of names will close on May
10. Anyone wishing to have their
name in the new directory must mott.
fy the telephone office before that
81. -
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

The state board Of railroad COM
missioners has suspended the pro
posed rate increases of the North Da-
kota Independent Telephone company
and the Northwestern Bell Telephone
company for further period, Of not
to exceed six months from May IL.
1921. The commission had previously
SUSPENDED the, rates until May 18, but
is not ready to make final decision.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

The following books were donated
to the library today: Jerusalem"
Selma Lagerlog. Miss Hilda Winsted.;:
Little Shepherd Of KINGDOM Come"
Mrs. F. G. Chambard; give Minute
Stories" "Tommy Tinker's Stories"
Richard Stern. The book pile is grow
ing and the patrons are surely help
ing to build up very fine collection
for the public library.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Construction work on the American
Legion dance bowery beside the city
hall is being pushed along rapidly,
and will completed no doubt before
Saturday evening, when the big. open
ing dance will be held. People are
expected in from all parts Of the coun-
ty for this dance. It is being adver-
tised all over the county. Dances will
be given every Saturday evening
throughout the summer at the bow
ery,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

The carnival at the Green Console
dated School last week Melted the sum
of approximately $40 according TO
reports from that district. 1t was a
very enjoyable affair everything went
off in fine shape. After the expenses
have been paid, the school plans 70
buy playground. apparatus with the
remaining funds. ~
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

The Times-Record today received a
postal card from Fred Schmidt who
has been visiting down at Troy, In
diana, for the past few weeks, on
which he says not to send the paper
there any more as he and his wife are
on the move back this way. He says
they have been having great time.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12
NOTICE FARMERS

Don't build new fence every ten
years buy the Split Genuine Red cedar
fence posts made from big trees on
the Pacific coast. Will last two or
three times as long as other posts. 1t
pays to buy them. Jeffrey Lumber
Co. has them in stock. Twenty one
cents each. l3-2UW
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Mrs. James Kelly leaves on No. 2
this afternoon for Devils Lake to at
tend the state convention Of the aux
iliary of the American Legion as a
representative of the local Auxiliary.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

u Among the items enumerated in the
Young emergency tariff bill, which
George NJ. Young of Valley City i
fostering and in which the farmers OF
tb;s section are especially interested
are the following: A tariff Of IS cents
Der bushel on wheat; flaxseed, 80 cents
her bushel; potatoes, rs cents per
bushel: corn, Is cents per bushel; on
ions. 40 cents per bushel.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

About $4,000 damage was done to
the Litchville electric light plant
wednesday when a generator explod-
ed, throwing gasoline over the inter
ior Of the plant. The inside of the
n1ant was soon q mass of flames. The
fire was extinguished in about fifteen
minutes. ..
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

According to word from Sanborn:
the three men taken there were get.
ting along nicely late today, and will
perhaps recover all right. with the ex-
ception of few scars from the bruis-
es received. 1t is considered a mi
racle that no deaths resulted from the
spill. =
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Chaffee present
ed the public library with 60 volume
set of histories, "Nations Of the
World" Leonard Beal gave six very
choice books. The outlook for the
drive is very favorable, according to
indications at the present time.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Vaughn Cowell and family autoed to
the city Sunday bringing down DR.:
Forbs. Mrs. Cowelps father. who had
been spending few days at the Cow
ell farm near Cooperstown. DR..
Forbes, Mrs. Cowell's father, who had
burn, N. D., and Vaughn and family
returned to the farm yesterday after
noon.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Plus Stroh dropped down. from San;
born on the early morning train ana
is spending the day in the city. he
saws they had no rain at Sanoorn
yesterday afternoon, the rain hitting
one, mile east of that place. We had
a fine shower at Valley City.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

ks. Ramsett, the leading business
man of Fingal, spent yesterday in the
city visiting friends and looking after
matters of business. Mr.. Ramsett
says everything is quiet in his neigh
Dor hood and crop conditions are good.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Resort owners in the Detroit lake
region are preparing for the opening
~ Tho summer season at the lakes:
o and there is much activity in the Vi,
c;n;tv Of Detroit, Pelican Rapids and
other lake towns in Minnesota, accolu.
ing to reports. Some resorts VIII open
on MAY is, while others have their oP-
enine date scheduled as June J.
Roads in the lake region are splendid:
motorists say. IL
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Ray Fuller has leased the Halvor-
son property on West Main street just
east of the Elks home and will open up
a radiator repair shop. Mr.. Fuller
was formerly in the Pegg garage
building but went away for a rev
weeks and later returned to the city
and has decided to open up in this new
location.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Mrs. w. L. Witter returned home
Saturday night from Boone, Iowa,
where she had been called by the
death of her sister, Edith, known to
a great many people in Valley City:
having visited here two years ago.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

W. T. Currents grading outfit from
Valley City arrived at Carrlngton iass
evening and is today getting located sa!os,
for the building Of the road west SIT from IN
the west city limits Of Darlington TO
the county line at Dover. A caterpll-
lar engine is used for power on tne
heavy graders and elevators.-Car-
rinpton Independent.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Wells of Tower City
are $500 richer, following the finding
of a certificate of deposit issued py a
Lisbon Bank seventeen years ago
They were moving when a dirty LOOK.
ing piese of paper turned up amongst
some odds and ends. Upon close e ao
animation it was found to be $4Oo
certificate of deposit. -, q d"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

w. E. Byerly, collector of internal
revenue at Fargo, has issued a state
ment regarding the sale of narcotic
drugs and the restrictions in the sale
and distribution of opium and its de-
rivations, as provided under the Har-
rison Narcotic Act. According to Mr..
Byerly, every person who sells mar
cotic products or preparations from
original stamp packages is liable as
dealer and is required to pay a spe-
cial tax as such. Certain prepare
tons are classified as exempt pre-
parations," although it is necessary
for dealers to register. Registrants
of this class are required to pay spe-
cial tax of $1.O0. Those who pay one
of the other special occupational taxes
under this act are exempt from the
payment under this classification
Many household remedies subject the
dealers therin to the classification
above indicated. Payment Of tax be-
comes due on the first of July each
year.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Remember the county Y. N. c. A:
convention Friday, May 18th at 8
o'clock in the city hall. All who are
interested in the boys Of the city and
county are asked to come and help
plan for next years work. This
means both men and women. The 7.
M. C, A., is planning on and must do
a bigger work this coming year, so
are soliciting your support.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Senator Frank E. Ployhar went up
to Bismarck on No. this morning to
look after business matters. Frank Is
a busy man these days and it keeps
him going at both ends of the line.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

J.R. McVean of Minneapolis, Mimi;
representing the American Type
Founders Company, was Valley City
visitor yesterday, and was calling on
the different printshops in the city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Miss Edith Hall, of Jamestown, N:
D. arrived in the city yesterday ana
has entered the Normal school for the
purpose of taking special course OF
instruction.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

A construction crew is at work TO-
dav on the sidewalk on Fifth avenue
in front Of the old Opera House. A
new walk will be built to replace the
old one. which had fallen into bad
state of repair. This is not the only
bad place on Fifth avenue. On gne
west side of the Straus Clothing Co.,
the sidewalk is in just as bad shape:
and repairs will perhaps be made
there in the near future.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Hundreds of farmers were in the
city Saturday to attend to shopping
matters, and also to attend the free
Saturday afternoon matinee, put on
by the Commercial Club. "Brewster's
Millions" featuring Fatty Arbuckle
was the picture shown, and it was
knockout, being humorous from be-
ginning to end.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Matter Of the Estate of VIII


III CNc MdCCcI VI IIc ESIdCe VI W IL
liam Wittig, Deceased:
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed Gina Wittig Executrix of the
Last Will of william Wittig late Of
the village of Eckelson in the county
of Barnes and State of North Dakota.
deceased, to the creditors Of. and all
persons having claims against. said
deceased, to exhibit them with the
necessary vouchers. within six months,
after the first publication of this mo-
tice, to said Executrix at the law Of
fees of Combs & Richie. in the city Of
Valley City in said Barnes county.
Dated May 10th, A. D.. 1921.
GINA WITTIG,
Executrix.
COMBS & RICHIE.
Attorneys for Executrix,
Valley City. N. D.
list Pub. May IL, last pub. June p
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Alfred, Florida. She says: 81
thought as soon as we devoured an
eighteen pound watermelon of our
own raising that we would be ready
to start for North Dakota but this
morning before breakfast Frand went
out fishing and came in with twelve
nice bass so I think we will have to
remain until 1890 Saturday noon."
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

A slight amount Of precipitation
has laid the dust on the streets. It
fell early this morning. 1t will also
help to shoot along the crops, which
need rain rather badly.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Thomas Williams of Sioux City
arrested by the sheriff's department at
Fargo. charged with the theft Of SO
bushels of wheat in Raymond town
shup Cass county. waived preliminary
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Judge Englert and Stenographer
Grantham went up to Cooperstown on
No. z this morning at which place
court will be convened. Judge Eng
lert will preside in the place Of Judge &c
Cooley who was assigned for tnat
term. Judge nglert will also preside
at the June term of court in Barnes
county in the place of Judge Cooley
who has been previously assigned to
the Barnes county term. The term
convenes June 7th.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

julius John and o. w. Anderson
have made improvements recently on
their residences on Fourth avenue:
both of them having built nice screen
ed in porches so that hereafter they
will be able to enjoy themselves this
summer on the porch whenever they
feel like it,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

w. r. Barnes and wife left today
for Perham, Mimi, where they will
spend a few days at one OF the sum-
mer resorts in that vicinity. 3
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Many new residences are being built
around the city and also lots of i'm
provements being made on residences
already built. Among the latest to
start building operations is Mr.. Nc
Neil, manager Of the Carpenter Lum-
Der Company, who is excavating for
a modern residence on upper Seventh
avenue ~. vs..
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

President C. E. Allen of the Nor,
NAL school, recently completed deal
whereby he becomes the owner OF the
Platou house on Euclid avenue the
consideration being $4,000:
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

A young man living here asked the
editor the other day how he could get
room. We replied "Spend 25c IN
putting an ad. in the want column OF
the Times-Record." He did so, and
after the first issue of the paper con-
tanning that ad. he got six replies.
Moral: It pays to advertise. Try it.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

C.. A. Olsen and two sons, Arthur
and Merrill autoed down: to Fargo
Sunday to spend the day visiting MT
and Mrs. A. Strandness. MRS. Srano'
ness is sister Of Mr.. Olsen. K,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Cooper, and
Miss Grace Hutchins, sister Of MRS.
Cooper, arrived in the city last night
from St. Petersburg, Florida, where
they have a winter home. and left this
morning for their Cooperstown home
to spend the summer months.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Scores Of people were out fishing
early yesterday morning. bullneaos
formed the biggest catch OF most OF
the fishers, although a few far slzeo
pickerel were landed.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

o. Knudson returned home this
morning from Aberdeen, S. D., where
he had been attending the funeral OF
his neice, who passed away = lev Gays
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

a "hard boiled" customer. who gave
tho name Of Dewitt Skinner, raped
at the door Of Ralph Snyder's farm
home Just west Of town Monday, ana
M one coming to open it, smashed IN
= window with a piece bf board ne
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Mrs. A. w. Macdonald, who has
been spending the past few months IN
California, returned to the city ON NO.
3 last night.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

r. J.Gimblett and wife, of Fesser,:.
den. N. D., were here Saturday and
spent the day, returning to Fessenden
Sunday evening. ~ .
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Henry A. Wilberg came up from
Nome last night and remained here
until today looking after some busl-
ness matters.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Local bankers and merchants should
be on the watch for young woman
check artist. who is reported to be op-
Grating in the northwestern states and
bankers have been warned by the au-
thorities to be on the look out for her.
Her method of operation consists Of
presenting a check to the bank and
when identification is demanded she
asks if it will be alright if she secures
the Endorsement of the county superin:
tendent of schools or some well
we'll known teacher in that locality.
Before presenting the check she calls
upon the superintendent of schools
and asks for a position as teacher.
In that way she secures the superin-
tendent's signature which she later
initiates on the check. The woman is
described as about "a years old, dark,
about five feet, two inches tall and
weighs about 1875 pounds. She uses
the name of Ida Krantz.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Virginia Wells, dramatic reader, ar
rived from Boston, Mass, last night
She is to give an entertainment at the
Normal Auditorium this evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

The film "The Kentuckian," which
was advertised for the Grand theater
tonight and tomorrow did not arrive
today. due to some mistake at the
Twin Cities at the shipping point. In
place the company sent the manage FAX
ment of the Grand the picture, "Ine
Faith Healer" This is a seven ree'
film, and special, and perhaps equals
in interest the picture that was sup
nosed TO have been shown.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

{ Editor P. R.. Trubshaw and wife au-
toed to Fargo early this morning to
attend to business matters. They ex-
pect to return tonight or tomorrow.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

E. M. Beal and wife, of Eckelson
were among the many people VISITING
the county seat last Saturday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

:. Henry Flewell was down from
Leal Yesterday and is looking after
business matters in the city. 3"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

H. H. Jensen was down from jam
-estown Saturday night to spend sun
day with his family here. He re-
turned to jamestown on No. TINS
morning. H.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

If the weather remains good scores
of people are planning on going fish
ing tomorrow, and going out for pic
mic dinners.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

RI. Best one of the most promin-
ent business men of the capitol city,
was a Valley City visitor last night,
arriving from Bismarck on No. 3.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

We have received letter this morn
ING from Mrs. Frank Sanford saying
that they were coming home and to
stop sending the TimesRecord to Lake
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

Arthur c. Stone, one Of the promin-
ent young business men of LaMoure.
N. D., was a visitor to Valley City
last night.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12
From Saturdays Daily

Mrs. ID. R. Young, Of Baker, Mont,
arrived in the city last night and is
spending the day here.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12

had about $1,000 on him, besides va
lise containing valuables worth about
$50. johnson was killed by railroad
detective in a squabble in the jungles
near the city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12
From Tuesdays Daily
Mrs. L. C. Bordwell leaves tonight
for Arkansaw,, Wis, called there by
the very serious illness of her mother.

George L. Isensee is up from Fargo
looking after business matters in this
neck Of the woods.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12
From. Wednesdays Daily

C. L. Colville was down from Rog-
ers last night and is looking after
matters of business in the city today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-05-12
Miss Jessie Noxon has been called
home for few days on account of her
mothers illness

Banker Geo. J. Jacobson autoed
down from Walum last night and is
looking after business matters in the
citv TODAY. , ...... -. =