11 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
1
The North Dakota Editorial Association held its largest gathering in Williston over two days. Attendees toured, relaxed, and heard talks on advertising rates and legislative issues. Officials announced a prize for essays on Williston and outlined a funded legislative committee with a legal adviser.
The Grand Forks Herald prints an editorial praising Williston for progress, resources, and rapid improvement. It notes editors from across the state visited the area, highlighting the upper Missouri valley’s development and opportunities.
The article contrasts reading with inspection as settlers move into Williams county, noting late bans on westward settlement and the surprising prosperity of early arrivals. It reports widespread new settlements, a year of abundance despite a broader state drought, and hints at continued growth in the area.
Washington aug 4 immigration bureau released figures on Canada movement. In the year ending March 31 there were 74,912 arrivals from Canada and 103,789 departures to Canada versus 61,517 arrivals and 59,882 departures the prior year. An estimated 15,000 arrivals were not counted in 1909.
The government snag boat Mon day Captain Gould arrived at Williston Monday morning en route to Milk River Montana with about twenty crew. Army engineer officers will inspect rip rap and navigation work along the Missouri. An appropriation of 12000 dollars for Williston was secured in Congress. Leo Halloran of Bismarck is part of the crew.
Willis ton editors extend sincere thanks to business leaders citizens and ladies for hearty cooperation in hosting the North Dakota Editorial Association meeting regarded as the best yet. Editors acknowledge the hard work and their own steady involvement. Good store news in this week’s Graphic.
Several local men boasting of bagging geese stirred curiosity when they spoke with the game warden in Williston. One man admitted he had not seen geese after being pressed, and the encounter ended with the speaker appearing shaken rather than charged.
The bachelor editors rose early Friday and stole a match to make their own beds in the barracks set up for visitors. The space was a former furniture store room fitted with about thirty cots and mattresses for men whose wives were absent, despite a committee and a lady attending to comfort.
Mr and Mrs J M Larson and their three children left Tuesday for an automobile journey exceeding five hundred miles. They will visit Bottineau and nearby towns in the region, traveling in their Regal car. The family plans to be away about two weeks.
The year old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Mitchell died Saturday afternoon at four o clock from whooping cough His body was shipped to Woonsocket South Carolina on Monday noon The funeral was held at the home Monday Rev Hollett conducted the services Mr Mitchell had been summoned from Sparta Wisconsin where he was with the state militia in camp He arrived home Monday
In Williston last week printer F. K. Johnston forged a $15 check drawn on the Bank of Tioga and cashed it at the Great Northern hotel. He attempted another $15 check at Citizens National bank but officials delayed, then learned Tioga had no bank by that name and Johnston was not known there. He departed and by Saturday at 1 p.m. he was en route to the state penitentiary.
Distinguishing officials were notified August 18 and tracked the forger Johnston to a stopping place. He waived examination, pleaded guilty before Judge Goss, and received one year in the penitentiary. Johnston left for Bismarck by noon Saturday, having spent Mr. Peyton’s fifteen dollars for clothes at arrest.
The Graphic notes game laws set turtle doves snipe prairie chickens grouse woodcock and plover season from September 7 to November 1 both days inclusive. Ducks geese brant crane and swan may be killed September 7 to November 15. Violations carry fines from five to twenty five dollars per bird or 20 to 30 days in jail or both. Licenses required for residents and non residents from the county auditor at one and twenty five dollars respectively. District game warden Henderson and deputies will enforce the laws and halt premature hunting.
The commercial club of Ambrose plans a big Harvest Festival on August 20 with Gov. Burke to speak. State agricultural college professors will attend and prizes will be awarded for best exhibits. Other features complete the program.
A party of distinguished reclamation engineers led by Brig. Gen. William L. Marshall will visit Williston on August 13 to inspect the irrigation project. The group includes Lt. Col. John Biddle and other U.S. Army Corps officers, with Senators McCumber Purcell and Congressmen Grennan Hanna invited. They seek data on expenditures, land values before and after irrigation, and public input to guide project extension and completion funded by a recent $30 million appropriation. The entourage will travel from Huntley Montana to Mondak, meeting officials and local growers to discuss conditions and improvements.
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