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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1911
Page
2
Readers urged to sign correspondence and contributed articles to ensure reliability. Names will not be published unless desired, per policy noted in the column.
Eaden Valley reports Stanley Keltner seeking medical care for a lame shoulder after a horse incident. Mrs Mary Joice improves gradually. A house fire Sunday destroyed Tom Hermon and wife’s home and belongings, neighbors and the Ladies Aid donating many necessities. Several farms and people are noted visiting, hosting, or attending an institute and a debate on drug stores versus open saloons.
Rainbow Valley notes a flurry of visiting families and neighborly gatherings. Farmers work in fields, homesteaders tour hills, and a Northwest Education Association meeting draws local dads to Minot. Baseball practice and cross‑state travel mark a busy week as residents mingle with friends and relatives.
Mr and Mrs Abraham Schaff and family hosted Abond's family. Chas Zimmata joined Manasse Abond to say farewell to Abe Tonous who departed recently and may buy a farm nearby. Balis Sayig and nephew Chas Abond visited for a few days before Abond and wife visited Simon Dibbs and Abraham Abond visited Chas Zine Sunday.
The Jolly Bachelors hosted a box social last Saturday that drew a large crowd and extended into the late hours. Residents thank attendees and look forward to the next ball. Nearby LAND CREEK notes fine weather with multiple social visits and church activities reported among locals including Musick, Snook, Ashwill, and Heads.
Clarence Henstier works for Gus Miller. Ike Webb visited Williston last Saturday. Durrant Cottrell seen with his auto. Misses May and Norene Lucas walked nearby last week. Mrs Wm Landis of Missouri visits for the summer. Social at Spring Coulee school house on April 15. Emmet Landis and John Cook rent Charles Zents farm. Ole Flones from Gambetta called Thursday. Leo Armstrong visited Moline boys Thursday evening. Mr Morlan was in town Friday.
Emma Samantha Weaver born February 1 1864 in Brandt Ohio died April 7 1911 at home three miles west of Spring Brook aged 74 2 6 united in marriage December 22 1881 to Benjamin F Shartle Dayton Ohio. One son Verley. Survived by husband three sisters and three brothers. Longtime Reformed Mennonite member. suffered incurable illness with devoted family care. A loving wife and mother with a lasting example.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for neighbors and friends who aided during illness and death of wife and mother B F Shartle Werley Shartle and family. An ad promotes clipping horses or dogs by J C Bromberg Jersey at Baldwin barn North Main Street. Olson's Studio advertises baby pictures. City loans H V Smith.
In a collage of classified lines, C. D. Milloy advertises collection work and assistance for old accounts while W. A. McClintock offers farm loans and second mortgages. Belts of real estate and photography ads appear from Benton County Real Estate Co and Olson's Studio.
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