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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

The Literary section of the Com
munity Club met December sixth
with Mrs. Harding: The chairman!
Mrs. Allen. gave "Who's Who" quiz
which was so interesting that some OF
the members asked that it be repeated
at the next meeting. Roll call was re-
sponded to by currentevents. Two
of these brought out interesting
facts about North Dakota. Three
new books of the year have been
written by North Dakotans and re.
ceived very favorable notices. An art
exhibit by the University of North
Dakota was mentioned in the art sec,
ton of a recent Sunday edition OF
the New York Times. Mrs. Patton
was the leader in current history
She gave some events of special in
terest at this time with magazine ref
erences for further study. The short
stories to be studied were stories OF
action and adventure. Mrs. j. }
Crest discussed this type of story
and reviewed Zolla's "Attack on the
Mill" Mrs. F. E. Ployhar reviewed
Conrad's 'fYouth.'' Both Of these
papers were clear and forceful and
formed valuable contribution to the
program. Preliminary plans for the
next meeting were made. This meet
inc is to be held at the home Of Mrs
Allen and is known as Guest Day.,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

The Business and Professional
Women's Club held an enjoyable card
party at the Odd Fellows hall last
evening. A number of their friends
were in attendance and eleven tables
of six handed euchre were started.
The game was thoroughly enjoyed by
everyone and prizes were awarded to
Mrs. DR.. Palmer and Miss Olea Mel
son for obtaining high and low scores
respectively. After the card playing
the members of this wide-awake club
served a light lunch which seemed to
please those present. To say that
these ladies are good entertainers is to
put it lightly and the members having
charge of arrangements for the eve
ming are to be congratulated upon the
success Of the party.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Those who missed the recital of
Miss Anna Case at the State Teachers
College last night have cause to regret
their non-attendance. There was a
good crowd in attendance and they
were we'll pleased by the performance
given. Anna Case is the premier So
prano in this country, her program
was varied in such manner as to
please all of her auditors and she was
very generous with response to en-
cores. Miss Case has very pleasing
stage presence and one of the best
voices ever heard in Valley City
which is saying considerable, as we
are fortunate in having had the op'
portunity of hearing the best singers
this world has produced. The man
agement of the department of music
at the College is to be congratulated
on obtaining Miss Case for a recita
here.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

The family of Rev. Nugent are GER
tainly out of luck. They were re.
leased from quarantine recently, after
being confined for five weeks with a
SLIGHT attack of scarlet fever IN the
family. and were just beginning, to
enjoy themselves yesterday w vh
Robert was taken sick. Today they
are again confined and Rev. Nugent
has taken up his residence at the
Kindred hotel. Robert seems to be
having a very slight attack. however
and it is to be hoped that the family
will soon again be out.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Frank Ployhar. who has been IN
Bismarck since Monday, attending u,
matters of business in connection with
his gas plant there, has returned to
the city. Frank says that our gov
ernor claims that there must have
been election frauds committed as ne
only received 10000 votes and ne mas
had 10000 applications for state
Jobs, all of whom state that they Vot-
ed for him. If Nestos was running
state affairs as they have been run
for the past five years he would no
doubt have put them all on the pay
roll.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Harry Ladbury was Valley City
visitor yesterday, bringing his moth
err, Mrs. Ed Ladbury down from
Darcy for medical attention. 1t seems
that Mrs. Ladbury slipped on the icy
sidewalk and broke her wrist the 9th
er day. This is a decidedly painful
accident and, as she felt that she
wanted the best of medical attention
naturally she came to Valley City.
Her wrist is doing nicely though and
she does not anticipate any permanent
disability.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15
A nav Cecil r De Mile DhOtODla'

A new Cecil B. De Mile photoplay
invariably rouses great interest
among those who have seen his prev
ous efforts and when "Forbidden
Fruit" is shown at the Grand theatre
on Monday and Tuesday his admirers
are promised a new solution to the
ever present matrimonial triangle. In
this new DcMille production, the rare
combination Of imaginative artist and
realist has given the screen another
masterpiece Agnes Ayers has the
role of a disilluioned young wife who
is forced by the revelation of the real
character of her rascally husband to
seek asylum in the home of wealthy
society matron. There she meets the
man who brings love and happiness to
her. Clarence Burton, Theodore Rob-
erts and Kathlyn Williams figure
prominently in the cast which also in
cludes Bertram Johns, Forrest Stan
ley, Theodore Kosloff, Shannon Day
and Julia Fay.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

After the basketball game at the
High School gymnasium last night
some of the students at the high
school felt so gratified at the splen-
did showing made by our team their
confidence in securing another state
championship being reftored, they
just naturally had to work off their
high spirits so they retired to the
American Legion hall and held dane
ing party. There was large number
the party that will be held next March
present and they all vote the party
success. This won't be comparable to
after the local high school quint are
proclaimed state champions.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

to your own childhood days. The fea-
ture picture is all that press notices
have said it was. Curwood's stories
are very good reading and they also
film we'll. 1t is a gripping story, and
is well pictured. Comments heard as
the crowd left the theater last night
assure us that those in attendance
were more than satisfied. Mr.. Pillar
is to be commended for the class of
pictures he is presenting to the Valley
City public.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Geo. Remission Of Mandan was
Valley City visitor yesterday. Mr.
Remission, in commenting on our
state administration, states that the
attitude in the capitol city towara
the administration is noticeably, di1-
ferent since the Inauguration OF the
new officials, the citizens there feel
inc that state business is to be hand
led on a business basis. We oplne
that the same feeling exists throus-
out the state.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

The regular meeting of the Wom-
ans Missionary Society was held III
the parlors of the Congregational
Church on Wednesday afternoon, the
ladies of the Methodist Ladies Mis-,
sionary Society being the guests OF
the Congregational ladies. Miss
Horne, who has recently retusned
from China where she has been sta
toned as teacher and missionary:
gave pleasing talk on her work and
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Word received from Mrs. Lee
Cowell carries the information, that
she arrived in Livingston safely on
Monday afternoon. her sister, Mrs
Geo. Winslow, and family meeting
her at Billings, Mont. She accom Pan
led the remains Of her mother, MRS RS
H. V. Church, to Livingston, at wn1cn
Mace interment took place TUESDAY
afternoon. Her early return is ex-
pected.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

In October the Baldwin Locomotive
Works received more orders than in
anv month in the boom period OF the
war. There was Tremendous
amount of business that was not an
ticipated at all. The manufacturer or
merchant who is fully prepared to
meet the big increase in trade that
is lust beginning, will be the one to
get the business.
The funeral Of Mrs. Matilda Hemp
was held this afternoon, services be-
ing held at the residence on Woodland
avenue. and interment being made at
Woodbine cemetery. Reverend Wilds
Of the M. E. church conducted the
services.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

The fire gong at the Richie build III,
inc was sounded this morning. Inc
building was emptied in one mlnue
and twenty-seven seconds without
confusion. AS there are between
three and four hundred children IN
this building the teachers OF the
building are to be commended TOR the
training they have instilled into inc
students. This training will be OF
extreme benefit to the children IN
event of fire actually breaking out IN
the building, and as it is no easy mat
ter to train children to be orderly
when the fire gong rings, we feel that
our teachers are all that is to be de-
sired in this regard.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Everett Simpson, who has been gen
eral right hand man to E. J. Pegg Tor
a number of years, has announced the
severance of his connection with TINS
popular garage. having purchased :; a
garage in Fergus Falls which ne Will
take possession of about the middle OF
January. He states that he has oo-
tanned very good garage which IS IS
centrally located in that place anu o
which enjoys good patronage: AZ As
Fergus Falls is located IN a GARY u.s..
trict the community is a prosperous
ono and this condition is reflected IN
ali lines of business in the town
While Valley City regrets the loss OF
Mr. Simpson we feel that Fergus Ealls
is to be congratulated on his addition
to their community as a business man
more square than Mr.. Simpson is not
to be found.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Hugh Fortune, Barnes County road
builder, was busy yesterday getting
two of his Holt caterpillar tractors
to town. These were not brought IN
with the rest of his machinery as
some repairs were needed. However.
these repairs have been installed and
the tractors are now shielded for the
winter.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

The following telegram was recelv'
ed by the local ticket agent OF the
N. P. this morning from St. Paul
"For Christmas holidays we will au,
thorize rate and one half for rouno
trips between all points where one
way fare is twenty-five dollars or
less. Minimum round trip adult fare
$3.50. Dates of sale December 22nd
to oath inclusive. Final return limit
January 4th."~
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Alfred Tangola, amateur champion
typist of the United States, was in
the city yesterday afternoon, giving
demonstrations in the commercial
rooms at the State Teachers College
and the High school. He appears In
the interests of the Underwood Type
writer company. At the demonstra-
ton at the high school he made the
following one minute tests, wrote 165
words with no errors in one minute,
wrote 144 words with no errors and
answered all questions put to him
during the test, in one minute, added
column Of figures seven deep and three
wide while he typed 1853 words with
no errors in one minute. His final
test was speed test in which he
typed 265 words to the minute with no
errors. Those who saw the perform
ance say that he is wonder. Mr.
Tangola is young man Of 10 years
and recently won the amateur cham
pionship at New York city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Rumors are afloat at the High
School today that the local team IS 60
inc to have battle royal with VIM
hledon tomorrow night at the Hlgih
School gym when the local qqint CLASH
With the Wimbledon five. Even the
nlavers themselves predict hard bat.
lie. This will be the opening game OF
the season in the city and a large
crowd is expected to be out to witness
the battle. The locals are said to be IN
first class condition.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Mrs. Frank Heimes is entertaining
a few of her older friends this after
noon in honor of her mother, Mrs.
F. E. Phillips, of Detroit, Mimi, who
is visiting here at present. AS. Mrs.
Heimes is known as royal entertain
er those present are assured of an en-
joyable afternoon.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

When our good friend, Thomas A.
Edison, opens his mouth in pubic ut
terance he usually gives us message
that sticks with us. For example he
had the following to say in recent
interview: have been through five
depressions during my business life
They act all alike. The latest one
acts exactly like all the rest. The
men, who, as business fell off 60 per
cent, increased their advertising eff
fort rs per cent, managed to pull
through as if there were no depres-
sion. and efforts of such men tend to
shorten the period of depression"
Wise words, aren't they.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

DR.. and Mrs. Shirpin and Mr.. and
Mrs. George Selvig autoed up from
Fergus Falls, Mimi, yesterday. Mrs.
Shirpin and Mrs. Selvig are the
daughters of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Sol
lin of this city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

1t was raining here yesterday and
today is one of the finest fall days
we have had. The weather man is
certainly dealing out to us great
brand of weather. North Dakota has
nothing to complain about so far this
winter.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Mrs. Chas. Powers, who resides
northeast Of town, is recovering nicely
from an operation for appendicitis and
will soon be able to return to her
home. She has been a patient at the
Valley City Clinic.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

All Stars and Masons are invited to
attend party to be given in the Ma
sonic Hall, Tuesday evening, Decem-
Der, 18th. Stars may bring their hus-
bands and if you haven't one, borrow
one. Cards and dancing will start
promptly at 9:30, following the regu-
lar meeting.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Mrs. R. C. Hazard of Casselton, to-
gether with her daughter Miss Nell
Hazard of jamestown, were guests at
the home of Mrs. c. E. Spicer yes
terdav, and were in attendance at the
recital last evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Mrs. Lee Ferguson and Mrs. c. R
Simpson were hostesses at party
at the home of Mrs. Simpson on We'd
nesday afternoon when they enter
tanned twenty-five Of their friends at
five handed five hundred. Mrs. Giles
Personals was the lucky holder of the
high score and Mrs. 'Nello Smith was
awarded the prize for the low score
A delicious lunch was served and the
party voted real success.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Henry Lippesmeir is patient at
the Valley City Clinic, being taken
there yesterday. His malady has not
been definitely determined as yet but
it is TO be hoped that he will soon be
around again.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Andy McLees, the popular farmer
from south of Sanborn, was a Valley
City visitor yesterday, taking in the
sights, greeting old friends and taking
advantage of the many bargains Of
fered by our local merchants.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

The Eastern Star has made ar
engagements with the John B. Rogers
Producing Co. to send a director here
to put on musical play. The dates
are not definitely decided yet--but 1T
will be the early part of March prob
ably.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Rev. A. C. Hackee, the new super
intendent of Congregational churches
in the state: was Valley City visitor
yesterday. He attended the Brother
hood supper at the Congregations !
church and gave a short talk to the
diners after which he left on No. 6
for Fargo,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

The Valley City annual community
Christmas tree has been erected at
the corner of Main street and Fifth
avenue. this work being done yester-
day. The work of wiring the tree for
lights will be done soon. This tree
is an annual affair in Valley City and
travellers comment on the splendid
idea and the holiday spirit which it
imparts to the city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

J. Schweizer, meat market proprle-
tor of Washburn, N. D., is in the city
today visiting his daughter Gertrude
who is student at the State Ieacn-
ers College. Mr.. Schweizer is on his
way home from St. Paul where he re-
Gently shipped carload Of hogs.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Sheriff Larson informs us that
there was an attempted burglary OF
the Brorby e. Bry store at Nome on
Wednesday night. The burglars
forced an entrance to the basement
through the basement window put
were frightened away by hearing the
son of Mr.. Brorby moving around up,
stairs. This store was robbed about
a month ago and from the indication.
it is thought the same gang were
making the second attempt. The
sheriff has been unable to apprehend
the culprits as yet but is working on
clues which will no doubt result IN
their capture.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Attorney and Mrs. John Sad OF
.coonerstown are Valley City visitors
today, coming down from Cooper s.
town last evening. They expect 10
stay in our city to hear the Anna Ease
recital and came down last night ~
order to be sure that late trains Woulo
not disappoint them. We are always
clad to see John.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

The ladies of the Swedish Lutheran
church served lunch last evening to
a large crowd. AS usual there was
lots to eat. The ladies also had on
sale fancy articles of every descrip--
ton suitable for holiday gifts and
many people took advantage to buy
Christmas presents for their friends
along this line.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Mrs. Clarence Stee entertained a
few of her friends at her home yes
terday in honor of her sister-in-law
Mrs. John Sad of Cooperstown, who
is visitor in the city, An enjoyable
afternoon is reported.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Our county auditor, Charles Nelson,
received a call from Drake, Ballard q
Co., of Minneapolis, yesterday asking
if there were any local securities or
bonds for sale here. This is start
ling call for the auditor to receive
inasmuch as it has been five years
since any bond houses have been IN
the market for bonds or securities IN
North Dakota, all of which is very
good indication of the restored con-
fdence of financial men in the busl-
ness affairs of our state.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Mrs. Frank Matschek is confined to
the Riverside hospital, having under
gone a slight operation yesterday
Her doctor, A. w. Macdonald. states
that the operation was successful and
that she will be out again within
few days.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Miss Sarah Anderson of Grafton,
who is attending the State Teachers
College and was operated on for ap,-
pendicitis a week ago last Monday at
the Valley City Clinic, will soon be
able to resume her studies at the COL
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Ronald Larson returned home last
evening from Cakes where he has
been spending the past few days look,
ing after business matters. Ronald
is busy getting settled in his new
house on lower Main street.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

It is reported that Mrs. A: }: Linn
of Sanborn was operated on in Fargo
yesterday for appendicitis. The opert-
alton was success and Mrs. Linn is
doing as nicely as could be expected.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

experiences there. At the close of
the talk Miss Chatburn of the High
School faculty, gave group of
Chinese songs which were greatly en-
joyed by those present. Light re-
freshments were served.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Herb Jones and Mr..
and Mrs. w. R. Jones Of Clark City:
were Valley City visitors yesterday
taking in the sights and looking over
the many bargains being offered by
the merchants here.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

District court was adjourned yes
terday morning until the opening of
the January term, business under the
calendar being frairly we'll cleaned up.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Lee Ferguson was passenger to
jamestown last night on No. 3, going
up there to see how business in the
new store is coming along. He re-
ports trade at that place to be very
good and their store to be getting
their share. Lee returned last night
on No. 4.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Richard Binignus was operated on
for appendicitis at the Riverside hos,
pital Yesterday: DR.. A. c. Mcdonald
performing the operation. Mr.. Binlg-
nus is doing as we'll as can be ex-
pected.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Henry Gaasland left for his home
at Litchville Wednesday morning. Mr..
Gaasland has been having his eyes
treated at the Clinic by DR.. Spicer
for the past few days.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Vaughn Cowell. who has been tax
ing a needed vacation from his labors
at the high school, is back on the job
this morning.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Reports from Riverside hospital are
that, while Richard Binlgnu:s; IS very
sick he is improving and will not De
confined great while: He was op-
Grated on for appendicitis recently.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Miss Reimers, who has been pa
tient at the Valley City Clinic for sew
eral days, returned to her home at
Bordulac, N: D., Tuesday evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Miss Horne, sister Of Mrs. Mythaler
of this city, is visiting at the N.Y.
thaler home. Miss Horne recently, re-
turned to this country from CHINA
where she has been for some time IN
missionary work.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Elmer Cowdrey, who has been dry
ing in the neighborhood of Gackle, TINS
week on business matters has return
ed to the city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

A. J. Hamm is visitor in the city:
selling that ever popular Remington
typewriter. A. J. is always busy but
has time to pause and give us the in
formation that Remington business is
as good as ever. High class goods,
properly advertised always have a
good sale.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

C. L. Rowe, of Chicago, Ill.,, inter
national county work secretary OF the
Y. M. C. A. was in the city last night
He leaves this morning for jamestown
to look after business matters.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Refreshments consisting if ice
cream, cake, lemonade. sandwiches
and pickles, were served" concludes a
Hoosier newspaper. After when the
dvspepsia tablets were passed around.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Harry Palmer, a nephew of DIR. A.
N. Palmer, was operated on at the
Riverside hospital yesterday by DR..
E. A. Pray for some trouble with his
foot. 1t is to be hoped that he will
he out sOOn
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Chas. X. Hills, who was Valley
City resident for many years and is
now located at Grand Forks, is in the
city on business matters and incident
ly renewing old acquaintance: Char,
ley is manager of the Standard O']
branch at Grand Forks, having NOV
ed to that place two years ago. we
are certainly glad to greet him again
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-15

Reports from the Valley City Clinic
state that Mr.. D. Falstad of Kathryn:
who suffered stroke Of paralysis
about five weeks ago, is slowly recov-