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All Home Print Branch Railroad Interests Many Farmers and Business Men Anxious that Campaign for New Branch be Started at Once. The suggestion made last week by the Chronicle that the farmers in Northern Golden Valley start a movement to promote a railroad for the north country has already met a very ready response from people who are interested in that section. Among the number of farm* ers who have expressed their interest in a proposed line to the northern section of Gold en Valley is Karl P. Hetzler, one of the prominent farmers in the locality tributary to Skaar. In part he has said: "In behalf of most of the farmers in this locality I wish to say that you will find them Teady to hela. and boost this proposition if it can be started and headed by some one who is interested and in earnest enough to carry the thing to a finish." I. H. Claggett of this city is Another interested business man who has considerable land in this section and who is "willing to help in the promo tion of a new line. In com menting upon the proposition lie expresses the sentiment of several real estate men who •own large tracts of land in the northern Golden Valley: "Yes, I am greatly interest *ed in a railroad through the vpper Golden Valley, as it "would mean at least ten dol" lars an acre increase in value to every farmer and land own er in that territory. "During the past month I have received letters from the following large owners of land in the Upper Golden Val ley, each company expressing a willingness to do its share towards getting a road in that section: The Farm Security Company of Minneapolis, Eastern Montana Farming and Development Co. of Glendive, and F. L. Haeberle of Fari bault, Minn. The total acre age owned by these corpora tions will aggregate twenty thousand acres, and it is large ly good farming land. I shall (be glad to do my share towards helping the proposition along." Among the others who liave expressed themselves as highly pleased with the plan to promote a new road are B. TT. Piesik, real estate broker of this city and owner of several tracts of land in Upper Gold •en Valley. Mr. Piesik is one of the pioneers of this section. In an interview he expressed liimself as follows: "The time is ripe for trans portation facilities in the Up per Golden Valley for it in «ludes some of the best land in the Northwest. A railroad into this section would be no more than the connecting link of the chain of develop ment of a very rich stretch of country which is already fairly well settled up." T. E. Hudson, cashier of the .•Farmers & Merchants bank in this city, is among the large (number of business men who are interested in the project. "No other year than this *would be better to initiate a movement for a line north," «aid Mr. Hudson. "In no oth er section of the Northwest are transportation facilities so necessary. The territory is among the best in North Da kota." Aside from those who do not reside in this section are many farmers who no doubt will, as soon as convenience permits, make known their willingness to assist in the movement. It is hoped that in a short time meetings will be held at the different cen ters of the Upper Golden Val ley with a view ot learn the consensus of opinion of the farmers in the territory. It is planned to have committees appointed at each meeting who will be enabled to confer with the proper railroad officials in order to ascertain what the possibilities are for a railroad at this time in that section The movement cannot well be started in a day or in week, but with the proper in itiative and with the co'opera" tion of the farmers in each section, there is no doubt but 'that the advent of a railroad will be greatly hastened. Every farmer who is inter ested is asked to send#his name and address to the edi tor of the Chronicle so that at the proper time he can be ad vised as to the places anc where the meetings are to be held. The Moon Man Not a Spectator His Absence as a Base Bal Patron Prevents Base Bal Teams From Finishing the Game. The Killdeer'Belfield base ball fiasco, which took place at Dickinson last Sunday, and the 'dilatory" tactics of the team that had the temerity to suggest that the Beach team get a reputation, together with the courtesy of the automobil ists in turning on their lights because of the darkness, re minds one of an incident in a game played in the West ern Canada League at Leth bridge, Alberta, during the season of 1909, in which the home team, wishing to have played the necessary number of innings, continued until the moon had put in its ap pearance. "Kid" Taylor, manager of the Moose Jaw Club hurried to from the field and facing Manager Jack Corrigan of the Lethbridge club, he pointed overhead to the moon, at the same time saying: I don't think that your gateman keeps very good watch over the receipts, Jack, for if he did, he would make that gentleman 'way up there pay his admission." X-Ray Instrument to be Installed Dr. Stough While in Twin Cit ies Makes Purchase of X Ray Apparatus Which Will be Installed in Hospital. Dr. Stough, while in the Twin Cities this week made the purchase of an X-Ray coil of the very latest model which he will have installed in his hospital in ten days' time. In the future Dr. Stough will be enabled to furnish radio'scopic photography and treatments in keeping with X-Ray practice. The installation of the new apparatus will greatly facili tate and add to the conveni ences which are afforded in a modern hospital. Mr. and Mrs. John Bloom of Carlyle were business visi tors in the city yesterday. Elaborate Curtain 7 ,' '*vv7 1 Now Completed New Curtain From the Brush of Victor Olson of the Dor val Scenic Co. Depicts the Burning of Historic Castle in the County of Tipperary, Ireland. The beautiful new drop curtain which will be shown at the opera house on Satur day evening for the first time and which is the work of Vic tor Olson of the Dorval Scen ic Co. is centered with a paint ing depicting the burning of Ormond Castle. Ormond Castle was built in the year 1636 in Ireland and in the county of Tipperary by James Butler, Duke of Ormond, Butler was an Irish adminis trator who in 1632 succeeded to the earldom and estates of Ormond. During the Stafford administration in Ireland Or mond distinguished himself so much that on Stafford's retal he recommended him to the king and in the rebellion of 1640 in which Ormond Cas tle was destroyed and from which he was forced to flee with a companion, in a skiff, Ormond was appointed chie: in command of the army, During the long contest Charles with Parliament, Or mond continued to uphold the royal interest in his Irish gov ernment and when the last crisis of the king's fortunes came he resigned, fiis Irish command and retired to France. At the restoration he accompanied Charles II on his return, and was rewarded for his fidelity by the ducal title of Ormond. He twice again returned to the government Ireland. 4 The ruins of the old castle of Ormond may still be seen by visitors to Tipperary. Victor Olson, the Norwe gian artist who created the el aborate picture is considerec by experts to be among the most notable artists in this line of work in this country. The greater number of his paint ings are from memory and no two of them are alike. Ok Ormond castle which he uses as a model for the painting that now adorns the opera house, was visited by Olson in his recent travels in Ireland, The beauty of the scene which the castle lay in ruins and his desire to give the city of Beach one of his best crea tions prompted him to set at work and complete during the week one of his masterpieces The advertising contribu tions of several of our promi nent business men have made it possible for the opera house management to have installed a set of scenery the value of which is several hundred dol lars. Glreat preparations are be ing made for the finest agricul tural exposition North Dakota has ever seen. The building at Bismarck, in which the ex position has been held during the past four years, is fast be ing gotten into shape for the big affair, under the direction of the executive committee. The dates for the exposition are set for October 4 to 16, inclusive. C. Guy Brewer, the popu alr mail clerk in the local post office, is now visiting in Chi cago. He expects to return to *the city in a few days and if repot ts are correct will have journeyed into the realm of Hymen. yoi Wilt that is news—and news when it is hew^---read The Chronicle. This paper is owriedand published by a large number of Golden Valley citizens it is mt pjVlistad in the interests ofany on^fl^rLor set of men, but in the interests of the public, and it publishes news that the public wants to know—and that which thsy should know—without fear or favor. If you believe in this kind of a newspaper, support it by patronizing the merchants who advertise in its columns they are the progressive firms that approve of letting the sunlight of publicity shine into the official life of your community. Cfl PATRONIZE CHRONICLE ADVERTISERS and tell them you saw their ad in the Chronicle. Look over the ads in this issue—and every issue. Golden VDallev Chronicle A Newspaper that Causes Comment in a Town that is Talked About VOLUME XI PUBLISHED AT BEACH, GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY. NORTH DAKOTA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17,1915 NUMBER 45 Farmers Anxious to Start Stacking Smaller Grain' Fields Should be Stacked.—Recent Rains Make it Necessary for the Stacking of Grain. As a result of the heavy rains during the past week many farmers have expressed themselves as ready and an bcious to start stacking. This is especially the plan of farm ers who have hot large tracts of land from which crops have been harvested. It is ex pected that the threshers will seek to thresh the large fields first, leaving the smaller crops until -the last. The recent rains have endangered the grade of the wheat so much that it is possible that bleach ing may result if the grain is not threshed at once. In stacking the grain the wheat will have opportunity to go through the sweat and when threshed will not be denied its rich, natural color, thus pre cluding a drop in grade that might occur in the event the crop was "shock threshed." The farmer who stacks his grain will have no fear of rain. He can, as well, have his threshing done at less cost and will be assured that his grain will be much greater in demand at the local terminals. It will also be more acceptable to those who come to the Golden Valley next season. Orchestra Leader to Leave City Popular Impressario to Join Tillie's Traveling Orches" tra.—Will be in the City in Ntor Future. George Jones, leader of the popular Jones' Harmony Quartette, left on Tuesday for Grand Forks, where he will join Tillie's Traveling Orches tra which has been organized in that city under the leader ship of Vivian Tillitson, who formerly played at the Bijou theatre in this city. It is with regret that the city is to lose one of its best musicians and all 'round good entertainers. The Jones Harmony Quar tette has furnished excellent music to Beach patrons and will be greatly missed by all who enjoy excellent music. The "Tillie" orchestra plan on paying the city a visit in the near future. Their visit here will be looked forward to with considerable interest. First Car of Wheat From Golva D. C. Peteson Ships First Car Marquis Wheat Over the New Line. D. C. Peterson of Golva has the distinction of having sold and shipped the first car of wheat from the new town of Golva. The wheat was ship ped last Tuesday. It is of the Marquis variety and was tak en from Peterson's farm. The car was sent over the new south line to Minneapolis and is the first to come under the operation of the new tariffs which were recently made by the Interstate Commerce Com mission. The Christian with an all star cast of Vita graph players will be shown at the Beach op era house soon. Edith Story and Earl Williams are the leads. The Event of the Season The Beach Dramatic Club to Make a Big Hit on Saturday Evening.—Everything is in Readiness for the Grand Opening of Opera House, Season 1915-1916. The Beach Dramatic club has been busy this week pre paring for the big presentation of "Thelma", a society drama in five acts, which will be of' fered to the Beach theatre go' ers on Saturday evening. The director, H. Edward Dorval, states that he has a star cast and is elated with the fine showing that the mem bers of the present company are making. Never has there been a play given on the local stage that will compare with the presentation of Thelma by the local thespians. The scen ic effects ..and stage settings will be the best shown in this city every little bit of busi ness, whether electrical or mechanical, will be put into action as the play demands it. The scenery, which is being painted by the Dorval Scenic Co., is creating wonderful comment. The fancy front specialty drop is indeed a piece of art and the business boosters are boosting the work. Mr. Victor Olson, the artist who has charge of the scenic work, is a master of the art and is without doubt one of the best artists in the busi ness today. The manager of the opera house was very for tunate in securing such a competent firm to renovate the opera house, and this will without doubt be a big boost for the patronage of the Beach opera. The personnel of the cast taking part in the play Satur day is headed by Mrs. Jeffer son, who needs no introduc tion as a popular thespian, as she has on many occasions de lighted the Beach playgoers with her artistic work. Mr. rand Mrs. Blackbourn, who have already received many fine criticisms, will again fav or the club with their co-oper ation. Messrs Canty and Kastien will also appear to great advantage in this pro duction. Miss Paulson, an other popular directress of lo cal presentations, will imper sonate a difficult character part. Miss DeMerse will per sonify another important part in the cast and will without win her share of well merited approval. There is a great surprise in store for those who will attend this performance and the Dramatic club hope to play to a packed house, as this will be the finest theatrical treat ev er offered on the local stage Reserve your seats early and void disappointment. A_big dance will be given following the production. "FOR BURDICK FOR SENATOR." Williston, Sept. 15.—"I may be forced to declare my self for one of the candidates in the senatorial fight," said U. L. Burdick in reply to a question concerning repeated charges that he will aid one or the other of the preserj candi dates. "But if I am forced to take an active part in the sen atorial race my support will po to neither Senator Mc Cumber nor Governor Han na. If I take any stand in that contest it is going to be for Usher L. Burdick. This statement was the first intimation from Mr. Burdick that he has not so definitely launched his hat into the gub ernatorial ring that it cannot be recovered if conditions shape themselves right for him to become, instead candidate for senate. Wis*"1** With Mtv^umber and Han- na as the two candidates for nii" 'nfcerv'®Yu the senate both men being .i .®. °n® generally credited to the stal AW T" tart element of the republi- ng republicans feel that they are for the nomination. Burdick has been repeatedly urged to abandon his designs upon the governorship in order to take up the race for the toga. Burdick's friends believe that he would far prefer to be a candidate for governor at the next election than to be a candidate for the United States senate. That if the best inter ests of the progressive repub licans seemfd to demand his entrance into the senatorial race he would not hesitate, is also the belief of those who are in touch with his plans. Carlyle Assured of a Siding Lots in Town, of Carlyle Will Be Platted in a Short Time and Siding -Established as Soon as Possible. The town of Carlyle will soon be given a siding and the lots be placed on sale. On Wednesday, A. L. Martin, who has made the purchase of the John Bloom farm, which is the south half of section 32, township 11, will soon have the necessary plats filed in the county auditor's office and lots will be placed on sale. The new town promises to be among the best in that section of the Golden Valley. There if good territory on every side and in each direction from the new site there are many good roads so necesary to the sue cess of rural towns. Mr. Martin has been given assurance that the new town will be afforded a site just as soon as operations permit. The new location will be a short distance south and east from the present site. Juvenile Band to Be Large One Under Capable Instructor New ly Organized Band Prom" ises to be Success. The junior band, which was organized by Prof. Wells a short time ago, now num bers twenty-eight pieces. The instruments have been order ed and will soon be here. As soon as the instruments arrive instruction will begin. Inas much as several of the num ber who have signified their intention of taking part are musicians, there is but little doubt but that the new or ganization will be a good one. Wells has secured the exclus ive agency for a high grade piano. His efforts in the sale of pianos will be in conjun tion with the teaching of mus ic lessons. John Robertson, one of the prominent farmers in the Smith Creek country, was in the city yesterday to meet his brother, who arived from Min neapolis. Eight Pages Beach Library Interest Many The Receipt of Many New Books Will Occasion Great* er Interest in an Institution so Necessary in Beach. ot can party, many Progressive interest!1 not only unrepresented in the "A race but that there is an excel- ,he lent opportunity for a clean, teat Hanna and McCumber fcw fi e, rVos^ en" TVare importance to all who in the Beach lic )ib annua, of hi tevidio, Minn., public library well kno™ progressive to de- pub)ished in n.. Commercial •. that c,ty 0, on Au8"3t 27 of this year: Number of books on hand, 7808 number of books loaned, 3744 city ap propriation (one mill tax) $1289.25 paid for new books, $525.49 peiodicals, $39.85 salary of librarian, etc., $445. The Montevedio public library was started about thirty years ago and for ten years or more was managed somewhat along the same lines as our Beach library. The village then took hold of it and later on it was moved into a Carnegie build ing and is now one of the good libraries of Minnesota. No one thing has done more to educate the people of Mon tevidio than the public library. Some day the Golden Valley will appreciate just such an institution in Beach. The good work has already begun an«l it will gow and grow. "A boy with good books to read does not ask for the mak rn s. TWO HUNTERS MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT, .4 While out hunting last week Elmer Farnum and John Kolkman were accidentally shot by the discharge of a shot gun fired by Oliver Olson. The injuries were not serious, although they were forced to seek medical attention in the city the following day. The three hunters were lay ing in wait in afield for chick ens, at the time the accident occurred, Olson being behind a clump of bushes nearly sev~ enty-five yards from Farnum and Kolkman. Each one heard the rustle of chicken wings and simultaneously arose and took a shot at the birds as they arose from the ground. The shot from Ol son's gun struck Farnum and Kolkman, several shots strik ing Farnum on the forehead and face, while others struck Kolkman in the breast and stomach, inflicting very pain ful though not serious wounds. D. W. JOHNSON IS CALLED D. W. Johnson, father of Mrs. H. M. Horney, who re cently came from the east with the hope of improving his health, passed away last Sunday at the home of his daughter east of this city. The remains were taken to Osce ola, la., where he formerly resided. The deceased was born in Vermont and several years ago located in Iowa, where other members of his family now reside. Mr. Johnson's death was the result of general debility. He was seventy years of age at the time of his demise. Wibaux is to hold a fair on the 23d and 24th of this month. The fair promises to be an interesting one for the business men in that city have gone to considerable expense in promoting it.