Local notices and social items fill Williston city page
A crowded column lists visits, trips, and small events from Williston and nearby towns. Mentions include W. W. Keltner, Knute Sherivan, E. Hanyen, Axel Selseth, Manuel Barony, John Jennison, Ed Hangen, Miss Francis Ames, Miss Olive Self, Miss Dagmar Olson, Miss Maybelle Jamison, Mrs. Seibert, Rev. Ellsworth, Dr. Trainor, G. Donovan, and many more in routine updates on visits, travel, illnesses, and social gatherings across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Keltner
Williston
Knute Sherivan
Ray
Clea
E. Hanyen
Twin Cities
Axel Selseth
Manuel Barony
McKenzie County
John Jennison
Bainville
Ed Hangen
Angie
Gladys Duncan
Harris Hattlestad
Joe Brannon
Zahl
Dan Brannon
Robert Milloy
Minotekson
Fargo
A. C. Johnson
Yestern
G. J. Harding
G. Donovan
Cora Brunsgold
Ralph Tartle
W. Donahue
Coulter
Culbertson
Hysler
Harvey
Geo. Buhler
Doe Anderson
Stanley
Trainor
Greer
Plentywood
R. C. Sanborn Br. Co
Dave Rawitcher
Chicago
Lohrke
Pace
Wheelock
Edwin A. Palmer
Ina Halverson
Seattle
Washington
John Settle
Alexander
Sam Greengardia
Mra
Wm. Snyder
Everett
W. A. Garrison
Kenmare
Herbert Metazer
St. Louis
A. H. Vohs
Montana
Springs
Joe Seibert
Ilinois
Nell Jacobs
LaCrosse
Wis
Henry Greengard
Sidney W. Hooper
Bessie Baldwin
Wisconsin
Harriss
Portland
Bessie A. Sinnott
First Avenue West
Fourth Street
N. D
E. C. Carney
Ladies Aid
Iity
Rawson Hardware
Osear Hovind
Glasgow
Petria Hovind
Dagmar Olson
Dakota-Western Telephone Co
Maybelle Jamison
Minneapolis
Charlie Seibert
John Cross
Minot
HY. & ML
Hidden Wellness Advice for Longevity in Middle Life
Older but Stronger stresses healthy aging through midlife preparation and blood vitality. It urges strength building and blood nourishment to prevent weakness later, warning against neglectful care during middle years.
Norman Taber Breaks Mile World Record at Harvard Stadium
Norman Taber, formerly of the University, set a new world mile record at Harvard Stadium with 4 minutes 128 and 5 seconds while wearing the Boston Athletic Association colors. He clocked 58, 67, 68, and 59.5 seconds for each quarter. The previous amateur record was 4 minutes 142 and 5 seconds by John Paul Jones of Cornell in 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Taber
University
Harvard
Boston Athletic Association
John Paul Jones
Cornell
W. B. George
500 Automobile Race Parade at the Fair Opening
On the first day of the fair a $500 automobile race is scheduled for 12:30 PM with all cars and teams forming a parade at Main Street and Broadway. Visiting cars will line Broadway facing east and join the parade then proceed to the fair grounds with the Williston Band, followed by a brief march through the business district before heading to the fair. The opening program includes broncho busting and various horse races across the three fair days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Innis
Nathan Greengard
Manday
Alex Greengard
Bottineau
Greengard
Henry Greengard
Williston
Chicago
Robert Manafield
Madison
Wisconsin
Myers
Hazel
J. B. Yuill
Wrecker
Ben Allen
Alexander
States Attorneys Office
John Minor Corbett
Stanley
Seibert
Surveyor Field
Regsister Ingwaldson
Lohrke
Tioga
Yast
Blanche Rutledge
Helen Francis
Ray
L. B. McFarlin
Arsenault
John Penson
Lower Mountrail
Misoula
Mont
Louie Bestrum
Boyd Cormany
Frank O'Laughlin
Loyd Mackenroth
Minot
F. P. Bergman
John H. Shaw
Citiens State Bank
Frank P. Ross
Calvin
N. D
City
Smith
Morton Aaen
Aaen
Frank Steadmen
Saybrook
Ill
H. V. Steadmen
San Francisco
Williston Lodge No
Loyal Order of Moose
Gates Opera House
F. J. Swedlund
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Miss Bell
Portland
Oregon
Miss Halverson
Washington
Mary Batten
Lucille King
Grand Forks
Reed
Rawson’ Hardware CO
Peterson
Agen
Livedahl
Tioga Fair
Ios
Janette Craven
Josephine Dixon
Etta Irgens
James Carney
Emma Olson
Miss Olson
Churches Ferry
Will Olney
Knox
New Consolidated School
Stony Creek
Tuese King
Cascaden
John Greene
Farmers Elevator Company
Elevator Co’s
Pete Grastie
Grastie
Main Street
Broadway
Flying Machine or Torpedo Boat Captures Local Awe
Albert Husebye is busy this week in the yard behind the coal office building a curious device viewed by many citizens. Witnesses say it resembles a flying machine or torpedo boat and leaves onlookers puzzled, with the inventor expected to reveal its purpose in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Husebye
Buller Brothers Move Tailor Shop to New Location
Buller Brothers have relocated their tailor shop from the Heffernan block to a newly fitted space in the adjacent building west across the alley. The shop is described as neat, light, and comfortable for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buller Brothers
Heffernan
Heffernan Block
Colder July records as Weather Bureau notes are released
The past July tied as the coldest in thirty five years with an average of 62 degrees and a low of 42. Only six days were clear, fourteen partly cloudy, and the rest cloudy. Twelve days saw rainfall exceeding one hundredth of an inch. Charles Glaze of Montana visited the area seeking a site for a horse ranch near Williston and a business location in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau Office
Charles Glaze
Montana
Willston
McGregor Adds New Subdivision Amid Growth
A new addition has been platted in McGregor with multiple lots already sold. The development signals growing demand in the town and highlights early buyer interest in the expanding community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcgregor
Coroner Probes Fatal Highway Grade Question
Coroner E W Gilbertson questions state or county authority to probe a fatal accident on a public highway near Crary Ramsey county following a crash that killed Thomas Spice and his hired man Charles Mitchell. The inquiry notes dangerous grade conditions and a lack of prior North Dakota precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devila Lake
N. Y
E. W. Gilbertson
Crary
Ramsey County
Thomas Spice
Noonantonaadin
Charles Mitchell
Spooner
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Gilbertson
Weather and accident notes in North Dakota region
A rough forenoon weather event south of Ray produced hail damage across rural areas from several farms to the county. An accident involving a single automobile occurred in North Dakota as well, highlighting travel safety concerns and the idea that travel precautions vary by case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North de- Coronerota
Gilbertson
Ray
Local notes on farming and social events in Wheelock area
Haying and road work continue under local supervision. Residents attend Adventist services in Brooklyn Center and visit Minneapolis for trips. Miss McGowan and Elizabeth McGowan visit Minot, while Mrs Johnston visits from New Hampshire. Homestead proofs filed by Paularud and Grothe. A neighborly gathering ends with late night games and a pet question about dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TRUAX
Chas
Miss McGowan
Carrie Johnson
Roy Adams
BR. Hole
B. Hole
Wheelock Ladies Aid
C. Bean
Ladies Aid
Wheelock
Olaf Gulsrud
Arthur Nelson
Newman
Willie
Minneapolis
N. F. Holland
Williston
Genevieve Hyde
Julius Paularud
Hans Grothe
Ole Olson
Wm. Lechner
Elizabeth McGowan
Minot
Wm. N. Adams
New Hampshire
Miss Johnston
Willie Jr
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Amy Hazlett
Cascaden & Evans
Nts
Marshall Oil Company
Bridge Club
Alva Field
Adj
Jamestown
Harry Green
New York
Winton
Peyton
Rose Hyland
White Earth
Mabel Greengard
Fantley
Gordon
M. Hydle
Pious Hill
Polly Wold
Lake Metigoshe
Helen
Mayble Jamison
Satiniay
Kanana City
Lily Wilkinson
Dora Uhlman
Juddhutler
May Bell
Wm. Bell
R. C. Olson
Es Arsenault
George Schafer
Schafer
Judge Risk
Malta
E.R. Brownson
Gust Jens
Mcensie
G. B. Webber
Donovan
Henry J. Holt
Springbrook
A. O. Sorge
Circle, Mont
Inez Johnson
Decorah
Town
J. A. Husebye
House Furison Hardware CO
S. J. Creaser
Palmer
Carl Livedahl
Morton Agen
Angio Country
Tanda
First Mortgage
E. R. Brownson
Mra. Ee
New House
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