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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1908

Page

2

Correspondence from Mc Coon Canada on local church plans

Rey and Mrs Saunders from Mc Coon Canada visited last week with Mrs Saunders parents. Mr Saunders expects to take up work at United Lutheran church Ambrose. Elder Jorgensen’s family from Trondjem Norway arrived, quarantined for measles in Quebec. Various local notes include rain, hail damage insured at $5 per acre, harvest help, and a farmers picnic with races and games.

Presbyterian Church Curt Mac Donald Ray

Bells to ring from New York tower gallery

Westminster bells weighing seven tons will be hung on the forty sixth floor of the Metropolitan Life Building in New York City. The largest bell weighs 7000 pounds and is 70 inches wide, tuned to B flat and used for hours and choir. Other bells include E flat 3000 pounds F natural 2000 pounds and G 1500 pounds. Automatic clappers will strike quarter hours. The bells are to be rung at a height greater than any other peal. Scientific American. College note: LiL degree from University of North Dakota with two year program. fall term begins Sept 29. Andrew A Bruce, Grand Forks ND.

Westminster Metropolitan Life Insurance New York City Scientific American College OF Law Andrew A. Bruce College OF Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Calvin H. Crouch Mining and Mechanical Engineering College OF Mining Engineering School of Mines Engineer of Mines E.M Teatings North Dakota Earle J. Babcock B. S College of Medicine Melvin A. Brannon

Squires and area folk share news of visits and travels

Mrs Iver Heile called on Mrs Grothe Tuesday. Miss Mary Gilseth left for Mohall Friday. Clarence Hagan of North Squires passed through en route to Bainville. Emil Lee resumes clerking at A H Rygg store. Harry and Elmer Halverson attended a Sand Creek ball game. Maurice Rugg and two Missoula friends arrived for a month with relatives. Mrs McDwinott and family visited. Edd Lee will work in Mohall through harvest. Miss Alice Arndt's Spokane sister visits. Numerous social calls and a Snake Butte picnic with a temporary separation. A dance drew a large East Squires crowd. Martin’s horse dislikes Sunday calls. Leslie Wilde ill with appendicitis.

Clarence Hagan North Squires Bainville Mont Emil Lee A. H. Rygg Harry Elmer Halverson Sand Creek Haurice Rugg Missoula McDwinott H. A. Squires Edd Lee Mohall Alice Arndt Spokane Wash C.0. Solberg J. Cleve Mr. Storks Scott East Squires Martin Leslie Wilde

Rose Valley Church Sees Growth After Pastor March Sermon

Rev March preached at the School House on Sunday evening to a large congregation. Dunkard Brethren services announced for next Sunday at 11 a.m. Rev Wood of the Christian church noted broad influence. Fifteen baptisms reported, with seven more last Sunday. A new church organized with thirty three members. The meeting closed Sunday night. prayers for continued success.

March School House Dunkard Brethers M. A. Hanger Thornton Wood The Christian Church

Garden Valley Religious Service and Local Gossip

Rev Henness preached here Sunday with Harvest progress noted. Grace Ekeberg is ill. John Hamilton and Alfred Elliott visited I C Stewart's ranch. Missouri Ridge attendees included H C Blankenship A L Blankenship R Blankenship Mrs Hance and daughter Mrs Graham Mr Stiles and Miss Mitchell. Literary society featured a homonyms spelling match led by Miss Myrtle who stood up the longest.

Grace Ekeberg John Hamilton Alfred Elliott I. C. Stewart Missouri Ridge H. C A. L R. Blankenship

Taken Up Black Mare Branded On Shoulder North of Marmon

A black mare branded on the left shoulder was taken up at one and a half miles north of Marmon on July 24. It was first seen about July 15, 1908, six miles north. Owner may reclaim by proving property and paying costs. C. D. Helms, Marmon, North Dakota.

My Place C. D. Helms Marmon N. D

Band Dance At Gates Hall On Market Day

The band boys plan a dance for market day Saturday August 22 in Gates hall. The event aims to offer an evening of music and social dancing for townspeople and attendees.

Gates Hall

Real Estate Bargains Across 73 Acres and Homes

Property listings include 73 acres crop land with a good house and barn, one well, 30 fenced acres near school, plus multiple quarters and homes priced from 600 to 2900. Locations mention Westlawn, Wittemeir addition, Pious Hill, Wegley addition, with terms and monthly payments and a note: Money to loan on farms.

Squires Westlawn Wittemeir Pious Hill Wegley Addition

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