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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1916

Page

5

Local Notes and Visitors In Williston Area

Cleanliness and health tips mix with social items from Williston area. John Craig’s expected return home soon, E W Uhlman visiting this week, and visitors from Wheelock and Wildrose. Easter flowers urged at Kathers Drug, with local commerce ads and service notices throughout.

Joa Lillies Rather’s Drug John Craig Aes Irs E. W. Uhlman Hag Braatelien Ray R. E. Kreiger Minet Kather John Solberg Williston Falls T. O. Langager Wheelock Graphic L. A. White Peniors

Williston ads blend commerce and local news items

A compact notice page lists Williston Shoe Hospital deals on men’s and ladies’ shoes at 1.25 per pair, luggage, and traveling accessories plus fresh fruit at Paris Candy Kitchen. Local residents and businesses, including Judge Fisk and F. P. Bergman, are noted. health ads feature Dr. Mellenthin with dates for Monday May 1 at the Great Northern Hotel.

Paris Williston Bird & Strand N. D Judge Fisk F. P. Bergman August Affeldt Fessenden

City Beautiful Plans Help With Them Contest

The City Beautiful Contest invites signups before May 1. Adults can assist and participate in entries by improving property exteriors, landscaping, and upkeep. Readiness factors include lawns, parking, walks, outbuildings, fences, trees, gardens, and cleanliness. ownership status may influence prizes.

Dedication program at Williston Armory set for Monday

Williston Armory will host a dedication program next Monday with a street parade at two, a program inside featuring Gov. Hanna and Col. Fraine, and a grand ball in the evening. The event includes speeches by local officials and military figures, with minor changes noted for Gov. Hanna’s appearance.

Williston Armory L. B. Hanna A. L. Burdick Opera House Penn N. D N. E. Ellsworth America Thos. Craven Pres City Commission Co. E H. R. Evans John Bruegger J. W. Jackson J. H. Batten Thos. J. Strong U. S. Army Medical Corps Col J. H. Fraine Gov. L. Hanna 1St Int Rev H. Styles Harriss

Pioneer of 73 George W Marshall dies at Parker S D

George Washington Marshall aged 90 died April 8 at his Parker home after a life crossing plains and farms from Virginia to Wisconsin and Dakota Territory. He helped settle Yankton County, ran a large grain and stock farm, lived in Parker since 1885, and was active in local and national politics as a Republican. Funeral April 10 with family present and city businesses closed in his honor.

George W. Marshall Thomas Marshall Oakes N. D C le Marshall Parker S. D Parker, S George Washington Marshall Charlestown Virginia West Virgina Kentucky Sarah Heflebower Shenandoah Valley Harpers Ferry Missouri Hannibal Wisconsin Platteville Grant County Dakota Territory Yankton Childstown Tno R. R. Point Corn Belt Wm. Morton Abraham Lincoln Marshall Rosehill Cemetery Thos. Marshall S.F. Wentworth Sioux City Virginia Marshall Charles L. Marshall Williston Marjory Vermillion, S

Sweetman Baby Dies in Williston Home

Rodney Elmer Sweetman one month old son of Mr and Mrs L D Sweetman died at home on Third Avenue East on Wednesday April 12 Funeral services were held at the home last Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev H S Harriss Interment was in Williston cemetery Malcomb MacKay grain buyer for Williston Mills Company announces candidacy for sheriff.

Alfred J. Vohs Vera Smith Minneapolis Graphic

Change In Program At Minor Meeting At Northwestern Assoc

Miss Peterson announces a change in the program for the Northwestern Educational Association meeting. Mary Anton cannot attend, and Prof. W. A. McKeever of Kansas University will speak. he authored Farm Boys and Girls and is an able speaker.

Bessie A. Sinnott West Broadway Williston N. Dak K. P. Lodge George Moellring Jamil Ray E. E. Hangen Grand Forks Anna Peterson Minot Northwestern Educational Association Miss Peterson Mary Anton W. A. McKeever The Kansas University

Lost or Strayed Message for Shawhan in Ostrich Memoir

W. O. reports no word from Shawhan for weeks and runs a humorous lost notice. He explains branding needed for a proper ad, and jokes about Shawhan becoming a chicken inspector if busy, noting no chance of theft returning him.

W. O Shawhan

Taken to Bismarck for Six Months

Arthur Abbey pleaded guilty to bootlegging and was sentenced to six months in the penitentiary. He was transported to Bismarck by officer McGillis. Abbey, a short colored man, has worked for years at the Great Northern depot in Williston, North Dakota.

Arthur Abbey McGillis Abbey Great Northern

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