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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1915

Page

6

Hat Sale Event Highlights Weils and Weirs Neighborhood

Eventful day, Friday May 7, features hats selling at Weil's for 1.50. Town notes births marriages visits and local business, with mentions of Weirs Hat Sale, Dr. McGaw trip, Minnesotas trips, and residents buying, selling, and socializing through the week.

Weils Weil's Sant James Carney Wilbur Walker Ray Weirs MacManus McGaw Montana J. H. Drake Williston George Hare Dick Schultz Des Ambrose

Court Rule Clarifies Pay If You Accept A Paper

Judge George Thomas of Columbus rules that a recipient who accepts a mailed newspaper must pay for it. In a Columbus Telegram case, a man owed $2.35 after refusing to pay when billed. The judge instructed the jury to render a Telegram verdict, applying the common law principle that what is received and used must be paid for.

George Thomas Columbus Columbus Telegram Thomas

Shoulder dislocation injures Trenton farmer

O. Ty Veal, a prosperous Trenton farmer, suffered a severe riding accident last Sunda. His horse stumbled, fell, and rolled over. Veal was caught beneath the animal, dislocating his right shoulder. He sought Williston treatment, where doctors said the dislocation was among the worst and would likely keep his arm useless for weeks, hampering farm work during a critical period.

O. TY. Veal Trenton Mr. Deal Williston Mr. el Worl

Married at Parsonage John Elvrom Weds Mabel Rose Cadoo

John Elvrom and Mabel Rose Cadoo were united in matrimony by Rev. Dr. Harriss at the Methodist parsonage on Wednesday evening. The bride, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Link, is well regarded in the city. the groom is a respected young man. They will reside in Williston as the Graphic extends best wishes.

John Elvrom Mabel Rose Cadoo Harriss Ed Link Williston Graphic

Death of Julius Nelson in Williston hospital

Julius Nelson, a longtime Spuney resident born in Sweden on December 24, 1861, died at Williston hospital after a weeks-long illness. Funeral services were held at the church with Rev. H. S. Harriss and local E. P. Lodge assisting. burial followed at Williston cemetery. Nelson immigrated to America in 1883, settled at Buford in 1888, and lived on a county farm near Marmon. A bachelor with no known living relatives, he was known for upright business and farming conduct and was mourned by many friends aligned like brothers.

Julius Nelson Spuney Williston Hospital H. 8. Harriss E. P. Lodge Williston Jolie Nelson Sweden America Buford Marmon Minott

Stallion inspection dates set across North Dakota counties

The North Dakota Stallion Registration Board announces county inspection times across the state. Cottonwood Lake near 2:00 AM May 5 and Mormon at 4:00 PM May 5. Williston 8:00 to 10:00 AM May 6 at Great Northern Barn. Springbrook 11:00 AM May 6. eelock 12:00 PM May 6 and 1:00 to 2:00 PM May 6. Wildrose 8:00 to 4:00 PM May 6 with events around 5:00 PM May 6. Pog s at 10:00 AM May 7.

North Dakota Wildrose

New Electrical Shop Opens on North Main Street

Wm. M. Woolridge Jr opens a new electrical shop in the Bell building on North Main Street. He offers a full line of electrical supplies and is prepared to handle contract and air work. Woolridge has long city experience in the trade.

Wm. M. Woolridge, Jr Bell North Main Street Woolridge

Jungles Book Promises Sensation at Orpheum Dates

Manager McGuliness announces The Jungles will be shown at the Orpheum on Friday and Saturday April 30 and May 1. Sinclaire's work, The Jungles, created a major sensation and spurred a notable government suit against a major meat company.

McGuliness Naw Orpheum Sinclaire

Spethmans to Leave City for Valentine Nebraska

E. Spethman, clerk in the land office, receives transfer notice and plans to depart next week for Valentine Nebraska. He has sold his West Broadway house to Wm. Denny, and many friends in the city regret their departure.

Pasonault's Audio Promotes Photo Supplies Sale

In a 30 day period a local shop offers a wide selection of decorative folders and cards with a large reduction on sepia or buff finished photos. Postcards retail at 1.75 per dozen and amateur developing is 20 cents per roll.

Pasonault’sudio

Ray Choral Union to Present The Holy City Cantata

The Ray Choral Union of about fifty five members will perform Gaul s cantata The Holy City at the Ray opera house on Friday evening April 30 with the program starting at eight fifteen.

Choral Union Ray Ray Choral Union Holy City Gaul Ray Opera House

Lunceford Resigns as City Policeman in Commissioners Meeting

Frank Lunceford, a night police officer, submitted his resignation during the City Commissioners meeting on Monday evening and the resignation was accepted.

Lunceford Frank Lunceford

Riggs Bank Defies Treasury as Political Banking Clash Grows

The Riggs National Bank of Washington fires a bold letter of defiance to the secretary of the treasury and the comptroller of currency. The crossfire suggests deep banking factionalism and a possible threat to financial stability amid wartime conditions. The allegation claims large withdrawals from Riggs deposits during the war crisis, prompting fears of a bank crisis if the institution failed.

Detroit Riges National Bank of Washington Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo Williams Riggs John Skelton Williams Riggs Bank United States

Williston Churches Schedule of Services and Lectures

Williston churches list morning Bible study and evening meetings with topics on spiritual development and a study of the automobile in analogy. Community services are planned at Palmer School house next Sunday afternoon. The pastor is invited to Garden Valley to speak on A Nation In Peril on May 2.

Palmer Schoolhouse Garden Valley Missouri Ridge

Church Work Notes Promotes Summer Religious Interest

The Bible School reports strong attendance and urges friends to keep up religious energy through summer. Men’s Class speaker Dr. F. W. MacManus presented “National Ideals” last Sunday. Mr. Rhodes will discuss “The New Sense of Brotherhood” next Sunday at 11 45. Men be there.

Bible School F. W. MacManus

Church workers gather for fellowship at Schoregge home

A large concourse of revived workers for the Church of God met at Mrs. Schoregge's home and were entertained by Mesdames Lampman and Porritt. A delicious lunch and a profitable hour of association and Christian fellowship followed.

Church of God

Choir Soloists Led Inspiring Sunday Recital

Miss Laura Cooper and Mrs. B L Hardaway served as soloists for last Sunday with choice renditions that inspired the audience and showcased their vocal talents in a refined program.

Laura Cooper B. L. Hardaway

Architectural contract for new church awarded to Robt Stacy Judd

Building Committee advances in selecting architectural drawings for the church. Robt Stacy Judd of Minot will provide plans promising vitality and style. The piece closes with a moral poem from Life's Mirror urging faith, love, and attendance at church next Sunday.

Bunaing Committee Robt Stacy Judd Minot Madeline S. Bridges

Morning and Evening Sermons at Congregational Church

The Congregational Church presents morning subject The Guide and the Goal and an evening sermon titled When Jesus Found a Wise Man. The evening talk serves as a companion to last Sunday's message When God Found a Fool, linking themes of wisdom and divine guidance.

Congregational Church Jesus

Houges Lutheran A. E. Distad Pastor in Williston

At Williston Norwegian service at 10 30 A M Sunday School 11 30 A M English 8 P M At Ploom Creek Norwegian service 2 P

Houges Lutheran A. E. Distad Williston Ploom Creek

Trinity Lutheran Library Building Service Notes

Trinity Lutheran Church announces morning service at 10 30 with Sunday School at 11 15. The subject Memory That Inspires. Attendance last Sunday praised. aim to increase each Lord's Day. Ladies Aid met last Thursday with Miss Elsa Meur hosting. offices for the year elected: Mrs Yung president Miss Mear vice president Mrs Anderson secretary Mrs Northing treasurer. Next meeting at the pastor's residence next Thursday.

Trinity Lutheran Library H. A. W. Yung Elsa Meur Yung Mear Anderson Northing

F-4 Still at Bottom in Honolulu Harbor Rescue

Diver William F. Loughman, tangled in lines to the sunken submarine F-4 at 220 feet, was rescued safely and unharmed in Honolulu harbor. Rear Admiral Moore said three lines were secured to pontoons, with another line needed to lift the sub after transmission of the news.

Washington William F. Loughman Honolulu Moore Navy Department Loughman

Elbert Bedebedes Quips on Life and Love and Work

A quirky collage of maxims and observations about self made men love marriage and ambition. Witty lines challenge pretensions and praise steady effort. The piece blends humor with social reflection and cultural commentary.

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