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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

A largely attended meeting of the
K. P. lodge was held last evening. A
class of ten were instructed in the
rank of Page. After the meeting a
bounteous luncheon was served and
a social hour was spent by the men,
bers. The lodge has decided to put on
a series of dances this winter, the
first of which will be given on Tues
day, January 4. Good music has been
engaged and the committee in charge
promise to make these affairs vary en-
joyable.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Clerk of Court Harry Olsby reports
that 129 marriage licenses were is
sued in Barnes county during the year
1920. AS last year was leap year there
should be slumping off this year.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

R. C. Dobson, of the Times.Record
staff, returned from Parker's Prairie,
Mimi, last night on No.! 3, after
spending a few days during the holl-
DAYS at his home there.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

By mailing your New Years greet
ing cards early, possible delay at the
postoffice, due to the unusual amount
of mail which congregates at New
Years and Christmas time can be
obligated, and at the same time make
it a great deal easier for the postal
employees.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

The Normal school reopens today
after the Christmas vacation and a
steady grind will be pursued until
Easter when another short vacation is
usually held at that time.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Mrs. C. A. Yeager, of Mortified,
MIMI, formerly of this city, is here
visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. J. o.
son, as we'll as a number of other
friends in the city
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Senator Frank Ployhar, of Barnes
county was nominated for president
pro tenn of the senate but was beaten
out by Bowman of LaMoure county
by one vote, the senate majority.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

A. D. Poe, one Of Tower City's
prominent business men was an ar
rival in the city yesterday and has
been looking after matters of bust
ness, ..,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06
From Wednesdays Daily

Mack Sinclair, one of Jamestown's
prominent citizens, and a former
steward at the state asylum, was a
Valley City visitor last night.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Mr.. Greer, formerly district plant
chief of the Northwestern Telephone
Co., now special state plant chief, was
in the city yesterday looking after
business connected with his company.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Reports from mills and elevators IN
the city indicate that very little wheat
is being sold by the farmers. Dlttl-
cult transportation facilities from the
farms, brought about by the cold
weather and had roads may have
something to do with this.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Mrs. T. Marvin, of Spiritwood, N:
D., who has been a guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. C. Thorkelson in this city, re-
turned to her home on No. this
morning.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Miss Mildred Paulson left last night
for Minneapolis to resume her studies
at the University of Minnesota, after
spending the holidays with her par
ents, Attorney and Mrs. AL Paulson.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

S. A. McCollow, of the Prairie Oil
Company, who has been down in Wis
consin during the holidays, visiting
relatives and friends, returned to the
city this morning. He left his family
down in Wisconsin for longer visit.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Carl Ratzlaff, who has been spend
ing the holidays at home, returned last
night to Minneapolis to resume his
studies at the University of Mime
apolis.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06
CARD OF THANKS

We sincerely wish to thank all those
who helped and comforted US during
the illness and death of our beloved
mother, also for the beautiful floral
offerings.
"A. P. Faust Children.
5-1td-1w
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Miss Helen Barnes left this morn
ing for Carleton College, Northfield,
Mimi, after spending the holidays
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. r.
Barnes,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Miss Alma Luessen, who has been
visiting at her home in this city dur
ing the holidays, returns Friday to
Tower, Mimi. to take up her duties as
a teacher in TIE public schools OF that
CITY.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Mrs. Geselius and Miss Camilla
Lovestuen left on No. 2 Saturday aft
ernoon for Minneapolis where they
will spend few days visiting friends.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

D. A. Goplen, of Binford, N. D., is
here today looking after some bust
ness matters. Mr.. Goplen is one Of
the pioneer farmers of Griggs county.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Miss Florence Busdicker returned
Sunday night for Wolford, where she
is teaching, after spending the holi-
days in the city with her parents.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Druggist G. E. Bateman returned
home last night on No. 3 from Fargo
where he had been looking after some
business matters.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Switzer and
little boy went up to Cooperstown this
morning leaving on No. z. They will
visit friends there for day rso.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Rev. ]. S. Wilds returned from New
York state New Years Eve and was
again occupying the pulpit Of the M.
E. church last Sunday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Arthur Busdicker left last night on
No. 4 for the university at Grand
Forks, after spending Christmas with
hts parents in this city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

DR.. and Mrs. George H. Hanson,
returned Sunday night from Lacrosse
Wis.,, where they had been visiting
with Mrs. Hanson's relatives.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Mrs. Mildred Myers returned Mon
day from Grand Forks where she had
been attending assembly meeting of
the Church of God.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

j. c. Coyle returned to the city this
morning from Belle Plane, Mimi,
where he had been called by the SER
ious illness and death of his mother.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Howard Sollin, who is employed at
Fergus Falls, Mimi, is spending the
New Year holidays with his parents
in this city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

the retirement of Messrs. Conlon and
Rasmussen, both of these gentlemen
giving the best they had for the SER
vice of the people and made very
creditable record while on the board.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Plus Stroh is down from Sanhorn
again today and he says by heck he
will see that he does not miss the
train again today. ~
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Mayor A. G. Bonhus returned home
yesterday from Minneapolis where he
had been spending the Christmas holi-
days with relatives and friends.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06
From Thursdays Daily

Miss Swanelle Manderude is spend
ing the holiday vacation with friends
in Dickinson and Mandan.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Mrs. F. R. Green left this morning
for Detroit, Mimi, to attend the fu-
neral of here sister, Mrs. E. Ducette,
who passed away December 31st.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Hon. NJ. o. Grangaard and family
left on No. Sunday morning for
Bismarck. Mr.. Grangaard goes to
represent the Barnes county fifteenth
legislative district in the state legis-
lature.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis J. Bond, Of
Getchell Prairie, spent couple OF
days in the city visiting friends and
relatives.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

L. R. Slime, a we'll known Tower
Cityite, is here today looking after
business matters, arriving in the city
last night.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Miss May Linn of Moorhead, visited
with Miss Myrtle Eggert of this city
during the holidays, returned to Moor
head Sunday evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Miss Vera Cowell left last night for
Dickinson, N. D., to resume her du-
ties as teacher in the public schools of
that CITY.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

c. S. Brown, of the Springdale
Stock farm, returned last night from
a business trip to Fargo.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Miss Florence Davidson, who has
been spending the holidays with her
parents in this city, left yesterday
= - for Lucca to again take up
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Stewart, of
Jamestown, N. D., are Valley City
visitors today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Fred Jensen and family leave to-
night for Kenseth, Iowa, where they
will spend a couple of weeks visiting
relatives and friends. Fred says he
does not want to miss a single copy
of the Times-Record while he is away
for if he does what he will do to us
won't be much. We will get that pa
per to him, all right.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

F, L. Watkins, state enforcement
officer, arrived in the city last night
and went up on the 500 line to cop off
big bunch of booze that he had
wind of.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

The Congregational Guild ladies
held reception in the parlors of the
church yesterday afternoon, the guest
of honor being Mrs. Thos. E. Nugent,
wife of the new pastor, who had a
chance to meet many of the ladies of
the church as we'll as many others of
the other churches who were there.
Light refreshments were served.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Mrs. J. H. Eggert of this city, spent
few days visiting with Mrs. S. O.
Tolstad of Leal, returning othe city
Sunday evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Lawrence Bohnhoff, who has been
spending the holidays at his home in
this city, leaves tonight for F argo to
return to his studies at the Agricul-
tural College.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06
From Tuesdays Daily

Mrs. H. L. Schwab of Medina is WIS.,
iting friends and relatives in the city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

A. r. Isaackson, and H. L. RAM
sett, of Fingal, N. D., were Valley City
visitors yesterday
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

The United States postal savings
system is today marking it's tenth an
niversary by issuing a new postal saw
ings card which will displace the 10
cent postal savings card which has
been in use since the establishment of
the system on January l, 1911. Inc
new card will be furnished free OF cost
and when ten 10-cent postal savings
stamps have been affixed to it will be
accepted at any depository office as
deposit of 81 or it may be redeemed
in cash. The outstanding feature OF
the new card is the translation into
twenty-four foreign languages of the
statement that the faith of the United
States is solemnly pledged to the
payment of deposits made with the
system.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

The Times-Record has just turned
out the court calendar for clerk
of Court Harry Olsby. Court con-
venes next Monday in this city with
Judge M. J. nglert on the bench.
There are fifty-seven cases on the
calendar, civil and criminal, among the
number being a libel suit against the
Bismarck Tribune brought by A. G.
Townley. AS Mr.. Townley is away in
Kansas raking in the shekels from the
farmers in that state it is not likely
that the case will come to trial. Mr..
Townley is 90 busy to come up here
and waste lot of time and money try
ing a case he cannot win.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06
From Mondays Daily

C. H. Reimers "a Darlington bust
ness man, was Valley City visitor
today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Rev. Thos. Nugent opened up his
passionate as pastor of the Congrega-
tional church last Sunday having fine
audiences both morning and evening.
At the morning service he expressed
his thanks to all those who had made
his arrival in the city so pleasant and
gave the family a chance to GO. to
housekeeping in the parsonage with.
out delay Some of the men folks had
gotten the furniture over to the par
sonage, unpacked the big stuff and
had things so that Mr.. Nugent and
family could sleep under their own
roof Just as soon as they reached
town. He thanked the church people
for the cordial welcome received.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-01-06

Station Agent J. J. Chamberlain,
who has been spending the Christmas
holidays with his family at Portland,
Oregon, returned to the city on Sat-
urday night. J. J. says he had a
good time and the turkey that was
shipped out to him three days after he
left here got to Portland in fine shape
and provided real meal for himself
and family which was more appre-
ciated because the high cost of tur-
key out that way was almost prohi-
bitive so that North Dakota turkey
tasted pretty good, he said.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-02-23
Miss Addie J. West

Miss Addie J. West of this place. who
has been in i'll health for "a long time, be.
ing confined to her bed for the past two
years, died at the home Of her niece, Mrs.
E. W. Gates Of Maple street, on Thurs,
day morning. Death was due to Bright S
Disease, with complications. Funeral SCI :
vices were held at the Gates home on
Sunday afternoon at three o'clock, the
Rev. c. E. Goodliffe of the Congregation-
al Church officiating, and the body was
placed in the vault to await burial in the
Spring in Pleasant View Cemetery.
Miss West was the daughter of Emmeline
Barrows West and Ashael G. West of this
place. She was born here, and her whole
life has been spentin this vicinity. Of her
family she is survived only bv
her sister, Mrs. Hattie Slayton of this
place, and her niece, Mrs. Gates, with
whom she has made her home for long
time She was 81 years old.
The deceased was a woman of manv
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-02-23
A. C. CHURCH NOTES

The sermon last Sunday morning by
pastor E. E. Fender, was the second on
Types of Christ, this being the life
story of Joseph, with text from Ac.
7:9. One is almost amazed to note
how similar are the stories of these
lives. Next Sunday the type will be
Moses.
Announcement was made in S. S. of
an executive meeting to be held after
the prayer service on Wednesday
evening, Mar. 2, considering particul-
arly the call for 10 per cent increase
for Forward Movement standard.
The l.. WIS. are working for their
quota gain, and expect to add several
names the first Sunday of March
A black board illustration increased
the effectiveness of Mr.. Pender's talk
Sunday evening, speaking of 1.-TWO
Roads, a matter for individual choice.
Tuesday evening at the home of
Mrs. Grace Freer the B. BIS. of the S.
S. entertained the u. S. class, in Gel
ebration of Washington's birthday.
A church business meeting will be
held following the prayer service this
week Wednesday evening.
The pastors subject next Sunday
evening will be "Bleating Sheep;" this
will be an evangelistic service.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-02-23
Uplift Club

On Wednesday, Feb. 16, a regular meet
ing Of the Uplift Club was held at the
home Of Myra Gould. The meeting
opened with instrumental music by Myra
Gould, followed by chorus singing of
America. There were responsiver readings
led by the president and followed by sing
ing of"Onward Christian Soldiers" Ten
members answered to the roll call with
quotations from Washington and Lincoln.
Secretary and treasurer reports we're
read, followed by a letter from Miss
Moody in regard to Educational Funds
A report from the Sunshine Committee
was given by Susie Gould, two vocal duets
were sung by Myra and Shirley Gould,
and a solo by Shirley Welch. Current
Events were read by Carrie Delano. Three
readings on the President and the ladies Of
the White House we're read by Susie Gould,
julia Phelps and Shirley WEIGH. The
meeting closed with club song and verses,
after which delicious efreshnents of cheese
fondu, olives and tea were served by the
hostess.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-02-23
Sudden Death of Orleans Man

Rufus Trip, of Orleans, brother of w.
c, Trip of Eimore street, was suddenly
stricken with heart failure on Friday
morning last while sitting in the BARRIERS
chair II the shop Of ]. M. King in the
Randall Block, and in spite of the immedi-
ate attention of a physician, died almost
at once.
Mr.. Trip, who was 67 years old, came
here last Saturday to visit his brother
He had been in poor health for about two
years, but had felt no worse than usual on
the day ofhi death. He walked the half
mile from the Trip home to the barber
shop and seemed all right on getting into
the BARRIERS chair, but almost at once Mr..
King noticed that he was breathing heavi-
ly, and becoming. alarmed, summoned
help, but to no avail.
The body was carried to the undertake
ing rooms of NJ. B. White, and on Satur-
day morning was taken to Orleans, &C
companied by W. c. Trip, where funeral
services were held.
The deceased is survived by two sons,
Alvin Trip of Barton, and Harley Trip
of Baltimore, and three daughters, Mrs.
Edward Hall, Mrs. Mabel Buck and Miss
Hazel Trip of Orleans. His wife died
about two years ago.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-02-23
Congregational Church Notes.

A pleasing feature of the musical
program last Sunday morning, was a
quartet sung by Miss Barows, Mrs:
Butterfield, Mrs. c. w. Barrows and
Mr.. f. w. Mould. Lloyd Turner sang
missionary solo at the opening ses-
sion of the Sunday school.
There will be mid-week service on
Thursday evening at 1880; subject for
study, "The Use or Neglect of our Re-
sources" Next Sunday morning, the
subject of the sermon will be "Leten
Fare"
Church school at noon.
Sereoptican Lecture in the evening
at 7 o'clock, subject, "The Meeting
Houses in Which Our Fathers Wor-
Shipped" being the story of church ar
chitecture in the Pilgrim Church for
three hunderd years, most interest
ing lecture, showing the development
from the first log houses, to what is
familiarly known as the Colonial type.
Eighty-six colored slides will be
shown; offering to defray expenses.
The lecture service last Sunday was
well attended Mr.. George Bonner
sang a solo very acceptably. In re-
porting the Valentine social last week
one of the most popular items Of the
program was unintentionally omitted,
namely, dialogue by George browne,
Jr., and Archibald Valleau, which was
eXcellently presented and caused great
amusement.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-02-23
Laporte Road

Reba Hollis attended the "Kake Walk"
at Burlington Tuesday night.
Jay Gambin and wife are stopping
for while a the home of his parents.
+. T. Ryder and Harold Patch are
mong the sick ones on LaPorte Road.
Mrs. Bertha Midget and daughter
Ruth and Mrs. Codding spent Tuesday
at K. w. Cheney's.
The people from LaPorte road that at.
tended thesports atotowe, were Mr.. and
Mrs Ernest HadIey, Oscar Mudgett,
Perley Thompson, Irene Trayau, Wallace
Perry, and Merrill Edison.
The scholars OF No. 2 school gave Mrs
Bertha Mudgett surprise last FRIDAY,
when they called upon her and presented
her with nice string OF La Tusca pearls
rom the scholars and nends OF the
Corners Ton her efficient work done there
last lall and part OF the winter, and the
high esteem in which they hold her
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-02-23
WORLD news IN
CONDENSED FORM

LCNDON.-Prenier Lloyd George
received a vote Of confidence in the
house of commons by a vote of ISL
TO 40.
PITTSBURGH.-The women Of four
Pittsburgh suburbs have organized Il
''piStuI club" to protect themselves and
their homes against robbers.
LEAVENWORTH, KAMA. Karl
schmidt sentenced to serve four years
i'm the federal prison here in conuec-
ton with German plot 10 blow up the
tunnel connecting Detroit with Canada.
was arrested at the Prison gate and
will be held for deportation by the De
partment Of Labor.
NEW YoRK.--First-second 4Il per
cent Liberty bonds sold at par on the
New York Stock Exchange for the FIRST
time r. more than year.
CT CAGO.-RaiIroads east of Chi
cago announce that summer tourist
fares win he 90 per cent Of round trip
r@-a% or 20 per cent above last year.
|-%iCo ClTY.-Mexican consuIs in
II ed States have been ordered
!. re foreign office not to wise the
~ TITS Of IaboTers coming to McXi-
g. mi border officials have heen in
sl,u "a te BE extremely vigilent in
-reFeJ tiug such worllmen from cross
.Ie t5e Rio Grandc
p gANY. N. Y.-Fifty cases Of
ic1arsic encephaltis, Or Sleeping
sickness" have been reported to the
state health department from places
outside the city Of New York since
IuHUYrV ] last.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS are
surprised over the, setback received
IN seven out of seventeen boroughs
and townships in Allegheny cohnty
at the local option election. The cleo
ton was under an old law.
SCRANTON, Pa.-Two deaths from
sleeping sickness were reported to the
health authorities, making three in as
many weeks
------ ..--.s
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-02-23
NOVEL DONKEY.

A successful attempt has been
made at the London 700 to produce
new type by crossing a well-bred
English donkey with Tibetan wiid
ass of Kiang, when is a distinct spe-
cies. The Kiane is powerful ami
NAL of reddlSh.hrown hue. and the
foal takes after It's sire III color, in
stead Of being stone grey like its
dam. If this hybrid form becomes
firmly established, it will tend to
brighten the English seaside resorts
in summer time. The familiar drab
hue which has been so long in fash
ion leans rather to the side of monot-
Ony
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-02-23
Mrs. Newton S. Graves

The community was saddened on We'd
nesday morning to learn of the death on
the previous evening of Mrs. Newton S.
Graves of this place, following an operation
for gall'stoues performed at the Fanny
Allen hospital in Winooski ten days ago.
Mrs. Graves did not rally from the opera
ton as she should have done, bit had i'm.
proved somewhat from her critical condi-
ton, and it was hoped that she might sur
vive. On Tuesday, hoy ever, she took de-
cided turn for the worse, and Mr. Graves
was summoned at once. He left on The
evening tr ain, but death occurred before
he reached the hospital. Funeral services
we're held at the Graves home on Friday
afternoon at one o'clock, tie Rev. w. T.
Best officiating, and the body was placed
in the vault in Pleasant View Cemetery
Gertrude Wilson Graves was born in
Hyde Park June 9th, 1870, the daughter
of Ann Carter and Ariel Wilson. Her ear
ly life was spent in Hyde Park, but TWEEN
ty.six years ago she married Newton S. |
Graves of this place and has resided here
ever since Besides her husband, she is
survived by three children, Miss Doris
Graves, Cleo and Alton Graves, and bro
Their James Wilson Of Hyde Park, 20 all Of
whom the sympathy of the community is
extended in their bereavement.
Mrs. Graves was woman of pleasant
personality and many lovely qualities.
She will be mourned among a large groupe
Of friends as we'll as in the home circle.