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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
6
Fragmentary notes from Otter Missouri report strong demand for a new item, with traders praising its impact on the market and customers flocking to shops. The terse excerpt hints at rapid adoption and growing excitement among vendors and buyers alike.
Auctioneer ready to conduct auctions with a focus on livestock. Contact W. E. Harman in care of Graphic, Williston, or at Trenton, North Dakota.
Squires residents welcomed with tinware din on Friday. Rev March of Buford preached four miles south Sunday afternoon. Oscar Leo’s folks visited by Mr and Mrs Groth. William Froehlich from Williston called last week. James Campbell helps White’s in preparations to depart for Canada. Campbell brothers visited the Ktoa home. Wilde plans a sale and move to Williston soon. Earl Evans of Bainville scanned for strays. Mary Larson starts school this week. Grip remains a recurring program feature in the area.
Cold weather delays farm work for a few days. Ray Kratzer from Iowa arrives with a bride, Mrs. Mary Dawson and son Chalmer visit from Canada for summer. Miller brothers help Miss Fanny Cooper. Robin Shannon and family return from winter in Canada. Sunday school at three Eastern time. Leslie Wilde visits. Doris Storseth from Minot visiting. Henry Rygg sells homestead for 1450 to Mr. Shepard. Harry Brown from Jowes visits. Andrew Alveratad, after citizenship, visits Norway. Cora Walter teaches in Haquin Washington.
Mrs W W Wilde suffers a slight pneumonia attack. Mrs Vern McMurrin and Miss Haynes shop at Williston Saturday. Dan McGrath and Ed visit friends on Painted Wood Sunday. Ole Frederickson ill the past week. Miss Virgie Davis and Ben Erikson near Squires Sunday. Robert E Shannon and wife returned from Canada early this week. After eight months Chris Frederickson found his two horses in Montana. A J Cooper and wife visited Mrs Wilde Sunday. Knute Sande of Squires wed Miss Grace Lunceford of our vicinity Thursday. Miss Florence Baynes tutored pupils Florence and Lena Mortensen Monday night. Sidney Fletcher and John Guyot visited A J Snigfelt Friday.
John McKay, recently ill, returns to activity. Amsberry of Seven Mile Hill visited G H McKay’s residence. Many locals ill of late. J Welsh sought renters for his term. August Matison, Hofflund postmaster, visited Nesson Friday. Frank Boots plans to move his blacksmith shop to Nesson. Ben Pinney has returned to his farm. E O Westcott and Art Wilkinson busy breaking young horses. A son born to D D Wartenbe and wife. eighth child, first boy. Jim Craig building a new gasoline ferry for South siders next season.
Surveyors ai ger camped in this vicinity. There has been a run of sickness among Wright's children but they are improving. John Teschlar expected soon for a brief visit. Chas Helms' bronches caused a yard skirmish injuring Mrs Helms on barb wire. Steve Marmon attended a dance near Cow Creek. Mrs Chas Racher ill with doctors Belyea and Mrs Brooks in attendance. Mrs Core Langford staying at Marelius farm with Joe Small. J O Johnson visited Dillree's. Martin Olson hosted a dance at home last Saturday. Floy Brownson and Don Wilder had dinner at Gudor Lokens.
Farmers in Township 160, Range 102 report busy spring prep. Commissioner Horstad's move to let voters pick a road overseer was appreciated and residents also nominated a candidate for deputy assessor. A recent warm spell ended with a cold wave on the 25th.
By order of the Board of County Commissioners seised bids are invited at the County Auditor’s office in the Court House Williston North Dakota until 10 AM on April 12 1909 for blank and form record books for the year ending April 12 1909 The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids Dated Williston March 9 1909 IE M AYTERBERRY County Auditor Wms Co ND
Notice to assessors states under Section 1513 of the Revised Code of 1905 they will meet the county auditor on the second Saturday in April to receive their books and blanks and confer on duties. £ M. Atterberry.
A fragmented 1909 verse with animal fables ends in a lighthearted April Fools Day forecast. It imagines social classes of fools and humorous hopes for spring, planting, and renewed prosperity. The piece blends satire with seasonal imagery and a whimsical tone.
The Willitson Steam Laundry apologizes for delays and faulty service after acquiring the plant. They faced a frozen water main and mechanical failures but announce they are now in fair running order and seek continued patronage while stressing their 25 years of Grand Forks laundry experience. An obituary for Charity Millions follows, noting birth in 1831, multiple migrations, a large family, and her devout Christian faith.
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