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.*• Jf •f'ij'ft.i From Wednesday's Daily Mrs. F. N. Whittaker, of Fergus Falls, Minn., was a Valley City visitor last night. v, Rev. L. G. Moultrie was a passen ger to Fargo on No. 4 yesterday aft ernoon having business in tne Gate way City, A. G. Kotchian, one of Wimbledon's business men, was here yesterday aft ernoon and evening, looking aftr busi ness matters. Jens Henrikson and Henry G. Aas were up from Fingal yesterday to hear Mr. Liggett speak at the Chautauqua Park. Among those attending the conven tion of dentists being held in Fargo this week are Drs. Palmer-, Roberts I and Paul Featherstone. Conductor Vic Landquift, who has been doing main line work lor the past two months, has returnd to the city and is back on the job in the local yard train. Mrs. S. J. Aandahl arrived in the city from Litchville last night and was a guest at the Rudolf Hotel. She ex pects Mr. Aandahl to arrive and came uv) to meet him but he did not show up last night. H. E. Seigfried, the Fargo traveling man was here yesterday looking after the wants of his customers in Valley City. You are cordially invited to the Bap tist Mission church, which is to be at 8 oclock. Refreshments/will be served by Mrs. Gust Halvorson. Come and bring your friends. The Ladies' Aid Society of Our Sav ior's Lutheran church will meet in the" church parlors Thursday after noon. Lunch will be served by the la dies from Circle No. 1. Mr. Geo. Caley was down to Fin gal and Nome Tuesday in the interest of the Y. M. C. A. camp. He expects to have a bunch of Nome and Fingal Doys come to the camp. H. B. Thomas and family were down from Luverne yesterday looking after some shopping in the city. We appre ciate a call at the Times-Record office from the gentleman. Pat Ogilvie, who has been night clerk at the Valley Hotel for a long time, has severed his connection with that institution and we understand that he will leave for St. Paul in the near future. We are sorry to see Pat leaving the city. The Senior class of the Valley City High school invites everyone to be present at the annual dass day pro gram. This year it is to be in the form of a class funeral. This pro gram is to be held in the High school auditorium. this evening at eight o'clock and is free to all. Chaffeuer Martin Auklin who has been with the transportation corps at thv Arcadian Balloon School, Arcadia, Cal., arrived ho.me Sunday. He was previously stationed at Kelly Field, Texas, and has seen 14 months of ser vice. Mr. and Mrs. McLees were in Val ley City Friday evening to meet their son, Raymond McLees who has just returned from a year's service over seas. Mr. McLees was a member of the 139th Infantry, 35th Division which took part in the San Mihiel drive, and led the advance in the Ar gonne. He is like the rest of the boys more than glad to-be home again, but would not have missed the experience for anything. W. W. Liggett and wife were Kin dred Hotel guests last night. Mr. Liggett was the speaker at the league picnic yesterday and remained over last night in the city. It is mightly hard work trying to cram this big league program down the necks, of the people and this was a good town for Mr. Liggett to rest in, although from the amount of fun and frolic going on we do not think he had much time to rest. Next Saturday will come the second matinee for the farmers at the Grand theater. In spite of so much going oh last Saturday on account of play day Manager Piller showed four times accommodating about 1500 people. Next Saturday will see another large crowd here if the weather continues fine. The farmers will have finished seeding by that time practically and .will come to town in great numbers. C. C. Chaffee is in the throes of fix ing up his store again. He is receiv ing new fixtures for the main part of the store, remodeling the south wing and placing his millinery department at the front end of that part with -fine fixtures and then he is having a fine new front put in in the main part of the store, the whole thing when com pleted will leave the C. C. Chaffee store one of the finest in appointments of any in the state. Mr. Chaffee be lieves in progressiveness—that is why he- is making his business place attrac tive and up-todate. They tell a rather amusing incident on President C. E. Allen of the Nor mal school. It is said that when the genial president was starting for his home on Euclid avenue last night the Normal students starteH to chase him home and the way the president beat it down the street and up. several flights of stairs to his own residence would put the champion foot racer in the shade a mile. Mr. Allen, after he got his wind, enjoyed the experience and is rather of the opinion that this North Dakota ozone -puts lots of pep into the students. He rather liked the chase—and so did the students., Last night the Normal school class es were out on a rampage, as it were, --V -r ,v ,/^V 5.1c v^"' '••'.* THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1919. TIHl WEEKLY TIMEft-R ECORP» VALLEY CITY. NORTH DAKOTA but not of a destructive character.. The girls' to the number of 75 or 100, paraded down town, played ring around the roses around some of the keep to the right sign posts, went through singing stunts, and then marched through the different busi ness places of the town singing and 'having a big time. This is a custom every year with the Normal students, although they vary the stunts at dif ferent times. It sort of puts some pep in the old town and people pass ing through here do not know at first whether it is a bread riot or what it is until they stop long enough to listen and find out. The students have a real good time and the town folks are glad to see them have it. From Tuesday's Daily 1 P. L. Larson and family, of Velva, are Valley City visitors today. Mrs. T. B. Swartwout went up to Spiritwood this morning on No.. 7 to spend the day w":'". ends. She will return home on No. chis evening. 1 1 Mr. and Mrs. L. S, Ward went up to Jamestown this morning, Mr. Ward going up to look after some matters' of business for his company. Mrs. Lillian Barnes arrived from Hensler this morning and is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Barnes on upper Fifth avenue. Mrs. Robert Anderson returned home this morning from St. Paul and other points where she had been vis iting for the past f^w weeks. John D. Gray and Charley Davis, superintendent of the Fiber plant left Sunday night for St. Paul and other points east on business for the fibre company. A. Green arrived from St. Paul this morning and will work for Sampson & Metcalf in the front end of the res taurant. He is a family man and will settle here as soon as he can get a house to live in. At the Chautauqua Park this aft .ernoon Mr. Wm. Liggett, of the non partisan league, is talking on the laws passed by the late legislature. The day is a beautiful one so we ex pect a big crowd will be present. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Fletcher and Mrs. Clark, of Jackson, Mich., have been the guests of Mrs. Mary E. Hood for a few days, arriving last week. They will leave for the west tomorrow morning. Three sunburned and tanned fisher men, Messrs. D. S. Raney, A. C. Thor kelson and Alfred Bonhus, returned to the city this morning from Perham, Minn. They were carrying pails of fish to prove that they caught some— which of course might not always be the case—as you can buy fish, too. Operator W. L. Myer, of the North ern Pacific force, returned from Win field,. Kansas, yesterday, and has re sumed his trick at the depot We are pleasied to see him back at the old post again. Operator Shelly, who has been substituting has gone back to Alta to resume his regular shift. Mrs. Allie Jeffers received a tale gram from her son Laird this morning saying that he would arrive from Great Lakes, 111., on No. 1 this eve ning for a few day's visit with his mother. Naturally Mrs. Jeffers is greatly delighted at the prospects of seeing her boy. W. E. Root returned yesterday from the Judith Basin, Montana, where he has been since last fall. Mr. Root has a farm in that particular part of Montana and is very much in love with the Judith Basin. He says the winters out there are fine. Mr. Root expects to remain here for some time. ^)r. Pray received joyful news this morning and is consequently very happy. His son Russell has been very sick in the hospital at Chicago for some time and the word received1 this morning is to the effect that he is im proving rapidly and will be able to come home the middle of June. We are pleased that the doctor has such good news. Mrs. Knute Froysaa was hostess yesterday afternoon to a company of ladies, the party given in honor of Miss Nellie McKinney, who is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Craswell. The ladies had a very de lightful time together in a social and musical way and also enjoyed some delicious refreshments served by the hostess. The funeral of the late Jermiah B. Strong, of Jamestown, was held here yesterday and interment was made in Woodbine cemetery. The deceased was 79 years old and the cause of death was pneumonia and other causes. Deceased was the father of WEEKLY WANTS FOR SALE—Seed potatoes. Mrs. Peter Faust, Phone 914L11. 27-ltdllwp FOR SALE—Colonial Flats, Valley City, D. D. Four family, flat. Just the thing for a retired farmer who wants to live in the city and have an income property. Will trade for good farm land. O. P. Enerson, Valley City. 16-tfd-w FOR SALE—Lot and one-half with partly modern house, garden and nice yard. 732 Ninth avenue. Phone 546L. 23-5tdp WANTED—Woman* cook for farm. Write or call Wm. ftohde. 14-dwtf WANTED—Married couple for farm work. Write or call Wm. Rohde.' 14-dwtf FOR SALE OR TRADE for horses or anything, a 4-room house and two lots. Gust Larson. 17-eod-2w ^'3-j J. E. Strong who is the son-in-law of Mr. Robert Baillie of this city. C. A. Olsen of this city had charge of the funeral arrangements here. R. C. Hafhmerud returned to the city a couple of days ago from across the big herring pond, having been in government service for some time and has seen some of the real heavy fight ng. We have not seen "Rudy" yet but we are mighty glad to know that he iai back again and hope that he finds something to suit him here so that he can remain permanently a citizen of Valley City. Mrs. C. W. Humphrey this morn ing received a letter from her son, Thomas, saying that he expects to start for the United States in a day or two. The letter was dated May 11 so that he is probably about to land at this time. Mr. Humphrey had been in the hospital for some time and his mother, not hearing from him for a long time, was getting badly worried over it. Thomas has had an operation and his recovery for some time was uncertain. The Junior-Senior banquet of the high school was given at the Rudolf Hotel last Friday at which time the Juniors entertained the seniors to a real banquet. Covers were laid for 75 and a three course banquet was serv ed. After the inner man had been sat isfied there was a program of toasts from various members of the classes some of them being real oratorial gems. There were several musical numbers and from all reports this ban quet with its attendant program of speeches and music and fun, was a very enjoyable affair—in fact one of the enthusiastic juniors said it was a most wonderful banquet. Wilbert B. DeNault, of Jamestown, N. D., was in the city today conferring with the Northwest Nursery Com pany officials in regard to Victor^ Park addition to the city. Mr. De Nault is president of the Northerit Real Property Company, of James town and will have charge of the plac ing of lots on sale in this addition next month. The Times-Record editor en joyed a visit from the gentleman this morning. He thinks that Victory Park is one of the prettiest spots in the country and looks for a big sale of lots when they are offered for sale. Attorney Geo. H. Phelps, of Bow bells, N. D., is a Valley City visitor today, and is a guest at the Kindred Hotel. •. Mankato Commercial College, Man kato, Minn., is in session the year round. Students may enter at any time. Send for Catalogue. EXCEPTIONAL CAST IN RULING PASSIONS A most exceptional-cast is to be seen in* Select Pictures' big special at traction, "Ruling Passions," written and directed by Abraham S. Schomer, which comes to the Grand Theater on Friday and Saturday, matinee agy| evening. The featured players in tins interesting play of social problems are Julia Dean and Edwin Arden. Both of these artists are more than well known in this city, while Earl Schenck and Claire Whitney, two other import ant members of the cast, have appear ed in a number of the most success ful productions seen on the screen. Miss Dean is a well-known vaude ville actress, in addition to having spent several successful years on the speaking stage. She "played in sup port of Kyrle Bellew and Eleanor Robson and created the. role of Vir ginia Blaine in "Bought. and Paid For." She has been seen on the screen in "The Ransom" and "Rasputin, the Black Monk." Edwin Arden for 35 years was one of the most popular stars on the Broadway speaking stage, having ap peared in hundreds of highly success ful productions. His screen appear ances include "The Iron Heart," "Grey Mask," "Beloved Vagabond," and countless others. Claire Whitney and Earl Schenck are also widely known. JPox the last two years Miss Whitney's name has been foremost among the country's ablest actresses, while Mrs. Schenck is destined to be one of the most pop ular leading mea and stars of the film world. Don't forget that this picture will be 3hown free to outside visitors on Sat urday afternoon. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the An nual Meeting of' The Barnes County Farmers Mutual Insurance Company,, for the purpose of electing members to the board of directors, and the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting will be held at the office of the company in Valley City, N. D. on Friday, June 27th, 1919 at 2 o'clock p. m. 5-29-5tw W. W. SMITH, Secretary. ORDER HEARING PETITION FOR SALE OF LAND STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, Coun ty of Barnes. In County Court, be fore Hon. O. H. deS.Irgens, Judge. In the Matter of the Estate of Barney McAnany, Deceased. Mary Farley, Petitioner vs. Thomas McAnany, Sarah McAnany, John McAnany, James McAnany, Ambrose McAnany, George Mc Anany and all other persons inter ested in said estate, Respondents. On reading and filing the petition of Mary Farley, executrix setting forth the amount of personal estate that has come to her hands, and the dispo sition thereof, the amount of debts Outstanding against said deceased, and the expenses of administration, a de scription of all the real estate of which said deceased died seized, and the condition and value of the respect ive portion thereof and praying that license be to her granted to sell the following described land belonging to the estate of said Barney McAnany deecpsed, to-wit. Tne .South half of the Northeast quarter (S. NE and the North A big line of Ladies Wash .Dresses $3.50- 22.50 •'i'lliSiS liv!li:ii.!il'!' ill frifrmiiBTKyflia New Aprons A lot of nifty' models in{a big range ol «new patterns at 98c to $2.50 ^marl Now Hatef half of the Southeast Quarter (N. SE 1 /4), Section Six (6), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Fifty Six (56), Barnes County, North Da kota. And it appearing by said peti tion that it is for the best interests of the estate and all persons interest ed in the said estate to sell the whole of said real estate for the purpose of enabling the executrix and petitioner to pay off the bequests of the legatees. And it appearing by said petition, that there is not sufficient money or personal estate in the hands of said executrix to pay said debts and that it is necessary, in order to pay the same, to sell said real estate: It is Therefore Ordered, That the said petition be heard and considered by the Judge of the County Court of the said County of Barnes at the court rooms of said Court, in the county court house, in the City of Valley City in said County, 4n the 28th day of June, A. D. 1919, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day. It Is Further Ordered, That all per sons interested in said estate, appear before the Judge of this court at said time and place, and then and there show cause, if any there be, why said petition should not be granted. By the Court. (Seal) O. H. deS. IRGENS, Judge of County Court. Dated the 26th day of May, A. D. 1919. 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See the Special Values which are now on sale at 53.95 and $5.95 TluminuI^WMIE?1 A handsome line of Child- re ns Dresses $1.25 to $9.95 If you really knew what splendid values we are giving in Suits, Coats, Capes and Dolmans you would certainly supply your needs at our store right now. Monday's ex press brot us another lot of stylish new Dolmans which with our present stock puts us in pretty good shape to supply your needs. We have hundreds of stylish garments which are now on sale at sur prisingly low prices. Suits $19.50, $25, $35, $45, $55 to $65 House Dresses A big line of "Mina Tay lor" in all sizes from 16 to 51. $1.25 to $4.95 mode's' Farmers Mercantile Company' The Liberty Brand Aluminum Waie detcrilcd in this Ad. is Free to our Customers We are giving away absolutely free to customers of our store a pantry full of LIBERTY BRAND ALUMINUM WARE, "The Better Kind," guaranteed to wear for twenty years. With each cash purchase you make at our store you will re ceive a RECEIPT corresponding to the amount of your purchase. Save these receipts. When you have, sufficient receipts saved according to the amounts printed on the pages in the booklet bring the receipts to us and take away the ALUMINUM WARE to'which they entitle you, ABSOLUTELY FREE. This is REAL profit sharing with our trade. Those who are now dealing with us will appreciate this and undoubtedly favor us with a greater share of their business, and many who have not hitherto traded with us will patronize our store. We have a beautiful display of the ALUMINUM WARE which we invite you to call at once and see. Your first purchase starts you saving for a kitchen full of this beautiful Ware. Come in and get started TODAY. GOOD QUALITY—RIGHT PRICES—COURTEOUS TREATMENT THIS|^aL*UE| Afc E. K. MYHRE, Manager l"oderatetreat '^^J.. •'_ PAGE FIVE AS FREE 11siillil 51 "f I I I I I