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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1914
Page
2
Grand Forks announces a North Dakota Insurance Department bulletin barring insurance risks written by out of state brokers unless a resident, licensed agent countersigns policies and records the premium, with calls to comply. Also notes suffrage leaders urging national action and draft list of officers.
Commissioner Gilbreath of Agriculture and Labor will not seek another term because his wife is seriously ill. The Fargo Forum notes this will likely spur new candidates to enter the race. Early contenders include Will E. Holbein, J. T. Hoge, and A. E. Hutchinson, among others such as J. T. Kingman and R. F. Flint, highlighting the high stakes of the post.
The Official Board of the National Woman Suffrage Association calls suffragists nationwide to gather at mass meetings on the second day of each month in every city and village. The brief, dated directive urges unity and public action to advance the suffrage cause.
Mr and Mrs Ed Lees baby recovers from pneumonia after illness. Dr Distad of Williston attended. Mrs Bodell and two children returned to Palmer Anseths after visiting Adolph Anseths. Miss Feyen closed her school in district 42. Miss Elizabeth Uetz visited Miss Feyens. Alous Larson returned from Northwood NC hospital. Choir met at John Eltons. Adolph Anseths and others visited Nels Trogstad. Hans Nelson and Mrs Frazer wed in Williston. Farmers meeting at Halvorson house drew large crowd with noon luncheon. Program included songs Swanee River The Chase and God Be With You. minutes read and approved. Squires Farmers Club delegate reports from Wisconsin Dairy Excursion.
Mr John and Dill Hamilton left Monday for Baker Montana to visit a sick father. Zebhra Ryal entertained the Willing Workers last Saturday. Miss Skindrnd visited Spring Coulee from Sunday to Monday. Farmers discuss free range year round and restoring conditions of twelve years ago. Several families spent Monday evening at Ekebergs. A farmers club met last Friday and will meet again the last Friday in April. Mrs Lee Hamilton recovering well from an operation plans a visit to J H Hamilton’s. The Garden Valley Friendly Circle meets with Mrs R A Rieder on Thursday April 2. A surprise party at Mr Honeks last Friday night drew many attendees.
The business known as the Williston Hotel in Williston North Dakota formerly run by Charles Lam Ling has been sold and set to J M Warfield who from April 1 1914 assumes full charge and ownership and liability of the business from that date.
University Glee Club presents a concert at the Congregational church on Saturday evening April 11 at 8 30. Reserved seats go on sale Wednesday April 8 at 9 am at Rather’s Drug Store. Tickets are 75 cents for adults and 35 cents for school children. includes reserved seating. The U P 8 C E canvass supports the sale and Williston students urge attendance for a record audience. This also marks the first public viewing of the church interior.
Reports say court house meetings led by Rev F B Sapp state superintendent for the Christian Science church draw strong attendance with 8 o'clock sessions. Sunday schedule includes 3 pm and 8 pm services, reflecting active religious outreach in the community from Rockford Ill to Williston area.
City announces spring cleanup service by a bonded garbage crew under contract with the city. Residents are urged to call the city auditor at 156 89 tp Iv for details and pricing.
Notice that Nora Sommerfeld and Gustaf Sommerfeld defaulted on a March 1999 mortgage to Fred Southard now assigned to H. P. Friday. The property in Section 17, Township 159N Range 99W will be sold at public auction at the Williams County courthouse to satisfy past due debt including taxes and interest, with costs and attorneys fees. Sale set for May 16 at 2 PM at the courthouse front door in Williston North Dakota.
Two imported Percheron stallions for sale at Golden Rule barn. Ages three and paren aes old. Potential buyers advised to inquire for details and pricing.
Real estate transfers reported by H. V. Smith include J. J. Sanger to John Schrock SE 114 See 29 T 169 R 100 for 3000 dollars, Lewis Brun to Jennie Coats lot 6 block 8 Wildrose for 1 dollar, Assad Bousliman to Robt Bousliman lot 4 block 14 Williston for 1 dollar, and several other deeds. Listings show transfers between individuals and firms such as Emmons Mercantile Co and E. C. Carney. Also noted are lots, sections, townships, and prices including 2500 725 1 and 2800 dollars with references to townships 157 158.
Classified brief offering mens suits ready for pickup after professional service. French dry cleaning and pressing available at a fixed price of one dollar per suit. Limited quantities may apply. Contact the shop for hours and location details.
Auction style classified notes show sale offers and requests. Includes For Sale items at 50 per yard in Heffernan and equidistant land and acre tract offers at foreclosure sale prices. Firms H. V. Smith and M. Sudanese appear in the brief notices with contact hints.
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