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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1908

Page

6

North Dakota Republican State Convention Delegates Embraced

The Republican state central committee outlines the convention schedule and delegate rights for the 1908 meeting at the Leland hotel Minot. It states credentials must be filed by deadline with the chairman or secretary, with hearings prioritized by filing dates. L. B. Hanna and M. H. Jewell sign as Chairman and Secretary.

Leland Hotel Minot Republican State Central Committee Fargo L. B. Hanna M. H. Jewell

President backs half-million for Japanese exposition

The President advocates appropriating half a million for participation in the Japanese exposition, arguing it surpasses further domestic expo spending. He notes Japanese participation in American fairs and calls it a diplomatic opportunity for a strong showing. Elsewhere the warm weather early in the week spurred farmers to seed, leaving the ground in excellent condition with many acres seeded in the county.

America

City Aldermen to Take Oath on the 20th

A local commentary argues hanging murderers in Philadelphia fails to curb crime. The piece notes one murderer hanged per week yet murders continue. It reports the new city aldermen will be sworn in on the 20th and begin duties from that date.

Philadelphia

Wilmer Higley Announces Candidacy for 4th District Commissioner

Wilmer Higley N D announces candidacy for the nomination as commissioner of the 4th district subject to voters at the primaries to be held June 24 1908 The Ladies Aid Society of Zion Lutheran church will meet with Mrs Gustafson at Hotel Columbia on April 29 in the afternoon Everyone is welcome.

Wilmer Higley N.D Ladies’ Aid Society of The Zion Lutheran Church Gustafson Hotel Columbia

Hapablitan Congressional Candidate Seeks Support

A candidate for Congress seeks Hapablitan nomination before the Tyne primaries urging tariff repeal on lumber and general tariff revision. The platform also endorses a national grain inspection law and related reforms.

Congress Hapablitan Tyne

Hanna Says He Aims For North Dakota Rights

L B Hanna declares intent to serve the state if nominated and elected, claiming twenty six years in North Dakota give him knowledge of local needs and pledging best efforts for all people and regions.

Roosevelt North Dakota L. B. Hanna

Frounfelter and Adams to Weds at Tioga Parsonage

At the Congregational parsonage on April 8 at 6 pm, Ellis Frounfelter a Tioga farmer and Anna Adams a county teacher plan marriage. They will reside on the Success farm and receive best wishes.

Ellis Frounfelter Anna Adams Tioga

Tin shop operator injured by wood splinter at mill

John Dithmer who ran a tin shop was injured Saturday while helping his brother-in-law at a saw mill across the river. A two inch by half inch wood fragment flew into his left nostril, driving in about two inches and splitting the septum. He returned to the city and Dr. E H Belgea removed the fragment and dressed the wound.

John Dithmer Dithmer E. H. Belgea

Me Church Sunday Services and Easter Schedule

Morning preaching at 10 30 Bible class Sunday school 11 30 Epworth League 7 00 evening preaching 8 00 Wednesday prayer meeting 8 00 special Easter services at 10 30 music directed by Mrs B L Hardaway baptismal reception and Holy communion at the morning service chorus choir to perform at evening service address to follow invitation extended by Pastor Frank Hollett

Sania School Epworth League B. L. Hardaway Frank

General cleaning up of yards urged countywide

Notice by the Board of Health calls for a countywide cleanup of yards and outbuildings, with a deadline of April 25 and penalties for noncompliance. Dead animals must be buried. disposal in creeks is prohibited and no longer allowed.

Board of Health

Be Be a Comedy of Toys at Gates Hall

Home talent will present Be Be a Comedy of Toys at Gates Hall by the Williston Musical Club under Carrie A. McCune. The toyshop plot features a Toyman and daughter whose life‑like dolls and animals are awakened by a fairy, causing pandemonium as jump ing jacks tie the daughter and various toys perform in playful scenes.

Gates’ Hall Williston

Wall Departs From Williston Realty Co

Notice that J. G. Wall is no longer connected with the Williston Realty Company. The announcement states his departure from association with the firm and clarifies who remains in leadership or ownership. A brief notice serves to inform clients and the public of the change in affiliation.

J. G. Wall The Williston Realty Co Department of the Interior Es N. D George Marling Williston Wbo Ead Hee Sears Woot

Died Mrs M G Coleman Of North Bend Oregon

Mrs Coleman long active in Willis ton Congregational work and Weather Bureau observer at Willis ton from 1894 to 1900s dies after a two year illness in North Bend Oregon April 13 1908. Her husband M G Coleman and sister in Portland survive her. Friends here mourn her loss and recall her gracious character and community influence.

M. G. Coleman North Bend Oregon Weather Bureau United States Congregational Ladies Aid of Williston Portland

Otto P Dohmstreich Dies After Illness at 26

Otto P Dohmstreich formerly a dry goods clerk at Bruegger Mercantile died Sunday morning after seven weeks illness from pneumonia followed by paralysis. Born in Morris Minnesota he left two brothers and a sister there and an uncle F R Zahl. He was 26 and a member of the Alephia lodge of Pythias with services held at a Freeman home before burial in Morris, Minnesota.

Otto P. Domstreich Bruegger Alea Pythias Lod Freeman Morris Minn Erick Dohmstreich Otto P. Dohmstreich Minnesota F. R. Zahl Zahl

Death of Paul Schierbeck Shakes Local Community

Paul Schierbeck, 43, longtime resident of Willis ton, died of heart failure Saturday night at his home two miles north of town. A butcher by trade, he later engaged in stock raising and dairy. An active Odd Fellow, he leaves a wife and was interred in Wetherly Pennsylvania after services in the Odd Fellows hall. He had moved to Willis ton in 1886 from Wetherly and accumulated city property and a farm north of town.

Paul Schierbeck Schierbeck J. O. O.F. Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Wetherly Pennsylvania

Lost bay gelding at Denny’s ranch near Williston

Taken up at Denny's ranch 15 miles southeast of Williston on April 12, 1908 a bay gelding branded on the right shoulder. Owner may recover by proving property and paying charges. R G Denny.

Denny’s Ranch Williston R. G. Denny

Minot officials and local notices span land office, Easter service and club actions

Miss S Becker a Minot stenographer transacted business at the land office yesterday while Supt Schollander of the Experimental farm returned from Fargo. Special Agent Dwyer arrived to hear desert land contest cases. Howard Lampman campaigns for sheriff and returned from county travels. Zion Lutheran plans Easter services at the Court House next Sunday at 11 am led by Rev M L Haley. The B and T Club met with Mrs E G Greenup discussing American authors. papers by Mesdames Denny Powell and King. Mrs J A Penson sent one to be read. Delegates were appointed for the district meeting of the Women's Clubs in Bottineau April 28. Dainty refreshments were served.

Miss McConnell Minot Land Office Schollander Experimental Farm Fargo Dwyer Howard Lampman Zion Lutheran Church Court House M. L. Haley E. G. Greenup Mesdames Denny, Powell and King J. A. Penson Déle Gates

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