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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
5
Williston Graphic dated Thursday April 29 1915 notes Sehm A. Corbett as editor and publisher in its masthead, confirming leadership and publication details for the newspaper.
A review notes The Avenging Conscience by D W Griffith as a six reel photodrama praised for its psychological murder mystery, third degree confession, and masterful use of imagination inspired by Poe The film stars H B Walthall Blanche Sweet and Spottiswoode Aitken and is described as a daring, remorseful drama exploring conscience after murder. The piece also mentions a local wedding and other community notices in Williston, including Arthur Wilkinson and Miss McKay uniting in Nelson county and reports of local arrests and a birthday party at the Oie home.
Ashwill Bros announce the season stand of Black Percheron Albert 93773 son of Alban. In charge will be a Graham Scientific Breeding School graduate with mares required to pass the 1915 Dourine test. Albert stands Fridays and Saturdays at Golden Rule Barn 2:30 PM and Mondays and Tuesdays at the Sand Creek farm 4 PM. Fees twelve fifty to insure costs to, at and ae suck.
Brides honored in Odd Fellows hall with a May 2 meeting for anniversary services at M E church. The high school presents The Eventful Day a bustling musical comedy with a large cast featuring Maybelle Jameson Harold Gauthier and Blanche Rutledge. Shady by Ernest Harriss and other acts promise lively humor and local talent under Miss Cooner and Miss Gill.
The next regular teachers examination will be held May 12 and 13, 1914, at the courthouse in Williston. The program includes Reading, U. S. History, Geography, Grammar. Examinations begin promptly at 6:20 P. M. Peterson, Co. Superintendent of Schools.
Special to Williston Graphic notes North Dakota’s building drew praise from visitors and Pan Pacific Press leaders for its welcoming hospitality and strong exhibits. The corn tower by John Freyberger and Dean Babcock’s pottery drew high remarks, while Holbein’s courteous staff boosted the state’s image as a ready land for settlers. Fourteen Company members held an indoor shoot with H J Halverson leading at 184.
Fred Stark jewelry store in Jamestown is burglarized rear entrance forced by tearing iron bar back door entry and front lock jimmied. About 56 watches and a tool kit vanish, many watches left in for repairs, value several hundred dollars. Local residents affected amid city clean up efforts.
In Syracuse on April 28 Theodore Roosevelt’s cross examination concluded after questions about his presidency salary travel expenses and speeches. Roosevelt named a fifty thousand dollar salary and discussed bills and expenses while noting his cautious approach with party leaders and ongoing reliance on Senator Platt’s guidance during his governorship. He described careful strategy to avoid weakening the Republican Party and spoke with emphasis during the testimony.
City issues a call for bids on bonding the City Auditor and City Treasurer. The bonds are set at specified sums, with terms starting May 1915 and June 1 1915 respectively, issued by order of the governing council and sealed by City Auditor Harvey.
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