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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1911
Page
8
Updates from Williston and nearby towns include farm loan offers from Bergman-Dickson Land Co and E. C. Carney & Co, visits by mployers and lawyers, church and social events, and assorted shopper and transportation notes across Bainville Stanley and Velva.
E A Nelson of Williston spent Tuesday in the city on business. Miss Louise Clubb of St Paul visited over the weekend with R G Walker and Eamily.
Miss Olga S. Hanson of Cottonwood Lake and Mr William A. Terrell of Ray were married by Judge Butler at his office Thursday evening. Terrell, formerly an operator at Ray, has a new position in Minot and the couple will reside there.
Williams and Divide county commissioners plan a joint session at Williston on Monday August 14 to discuss final settlement of county affairs. The goal is to complete the business, though winding up the entire matter may not be possible at this meeting.
The ladies of the M. E. church host a lawn social on Friday evening. Ice cream sherbet and cake will be served during the event. Don’t fail to patronize the church ladies’ social.
Contractor C. G. Harding employs a force to widen and lay a twelve foot wide concrete walk along West Broadway in front of Champine and Myer and The Peoples Exchange. When finished the improvement will extend 135 feet for pedestrian convenience.
Pastor J. B. Falkanger conducts Sunday school each Sunday at 10 15 a m and services next Sunday evening at 8 o clock. De Anges Vel hold a social meeting next Wednesday evening in the church. The Ladies Aid meets with Mrs J M Falkanger at 500 6th Ave West Thursday next week at 2 p m. A hearty welcome to all.
Ottawa July 31 The Canadian election campaign begins with reciprocity with the United States as the main issue. MPs will address constituencies this week while leaders Laurier and Borden delay tours for a week to handle cabinet business. Robert Rogers arrives to organize Manitoba opposition.
Fred Southard and Grover Johnson arrived from Minneapolis Friday evening riding in Southards auto. Mr. Southard will continue to maintain his office in Williston.
The Congregational church invites the public to morning and evening services with Rev J M Southerland of Minot. Known for pulpit eloquence, he will headline the services and deliver inspiring sermons.
Raymond F. Mattock resumes his city position in Minneapolis on Monday after a months vacation with his mother Mrs. Isabel Mattock of Hillcrest Farm Rudser.
At the school board meeting Monday evening Anderson Hardware Co. was awarded the contract to install the heating plant for the new school building at the rear of Central School. The contract was let at 270 dollars.
Multiple short reports from July across places include a Seaboard train collision in Hamlet North Carolina killing five and injuring about seventy five. shipwrecks off Halifax and Tokyo incidents. Admiral Togo visiting New York. endurance flight record in Mineola by Lt Croix Johnstone. U S Steel inquiry in New York. a fatal train collision in Grindstone Maine. proposed 60 year old pension bill in Washington. Asiatic cholera cases in Perpigan France traced to imported fruit.
The notice reports births in Arnegard and nearby areas. Agnes Oline, a daughter born July 22 to Mr and Mrs Olaf er, and Gladys, a daughter born July 28 to Rev and Mrs M L Holley, are mentioned with care about photography services and nurse support. Bernice is referenced for money advances.
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