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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
10
A compilation of brief items reports residents visiting relatives, business trips, theatre changes, and social events in Williston, Stanley, and surrounding areas. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rich planning a New York trip, W. R. Mumby visiting from Buford, and Charles Williams visiting with his parents. Local roads, shops, and upcoming community activities are touched with assorted mentions of clubs, schools, and excursions.
Rev John McLeod Sutherland D D pastor of the Congregational church of Gando ND has been secured by the Official Board of the Methodist Church to supply next Sunday He will speak in the Methodist church morning and in the Congregational church evening He is noted as an able Bible knowledge holder and author of Home Missionary Life on conditions Fargo College awarded him the Doctor of Divinity at the last Commencement NOTICE City ordinance prohibits stacking in the city limits unless properly enclosed John Nolan Chief of Police
The Williston Tennis and Golf Association completed ten courts behind the Congregational church. Geo Sundberg of Willow City praised the surface, equipment, and enclosed 100 by 120 foot grounds. Contractor Harding did the surface work and the courts are described as an excellent construction.
Williams County North Dakota moves to enforce the 1913 gambling law with a broad scope. State Enforcement League backs a ban on any device or scheme with a chance element and urges the public to stay away from gambling to avoid trouble.
The library announces a memorial tablet cast from metal recovered from the U S S Maine. Sculptor C Keck designed the piece depicting Columbia with a shield bearing Patriotism and Devotion. The inscription notes the Maine’s destruction in Havana Harbor February 1898 and the tablet’s origin.
A New York merchant explains how quitting smoking cigars at six and a half cents each led to savings of 29102.03 by compound interest over 39 years. He used the funds to buy a country home for his family, illustrating the power of disciplined spending.
A tirade against tobacco cites medical opinions and social harms to argue against smoking. It notes tobacco’s links to crime and decreased intellect, and claims Harvard honors elude users. The piece closes with news that Buford Tribune editor Mumby will relocate to East Fairview after September 1, moving his operations to a farm near town.
A sales pitch touts clothing as an investment in confidence and appearance. It contrasts ill fitting garments with good clothes that pay dividends in self belief and social perception, urging readers to visit Buller in Williston.
Miss B Ellen Toftley resigns after years in the eighth grade and will not return this year. Miss Julia Olson also resigns. Toftley has secured a position in Oakland California schools. The school board met Monday evening and acted on these resignations, leaving two vacancies to be filled soon.
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