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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1917

Page

9

Local Briefs Mention Deaths and Community Notes

Additional Locals report the death of Margaret Elinor Bruegger after a short illness with a funeral held the next day. A. J. Field visited Fargo and E. W. Petersen in hospital. George Krucke bought Foley property and plans to move October 1. A nine year old boy escaped serious injury after a horse incident. Moose convention reports visit to Moosehart and orphan home notes. E. C. Carney's father died in Pennsylvania. funeral attended. George Goss reports his son George in France enjoying the trip. George R. Pavey to sing at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Captain Evans reports transport plans for Company E to Palo Alto. Joe Lavallee returns from Boston Elks meeting. Red Cross framed by Elks’ million-dollar pledge.

E. C. Carney Pennsylvania Joe Lavallee Boston Williston Elks The Elks Red Cross

Community Notes from Durham Area Visiting and Projects

Earl Swimley and family visited the Durham home Sunday. Anna Frederick stayed with sister Mrs. Evert Hanna. Albert Grottke and wife dined with Adelbert Beard. Theo Moen and family visited Abe Reisland’s near Epping. Theo Moen built and painted a garage at his farm. Walter Calvert drills a well for Walter Amor down to 82 feet. Harry Mellor of Stanley visited relatives. Leo Hollar and wife from Froid Montana visited in Williston. W O Hollar drove to Clarence Sewert’s Wilson Smeltzer’s and Ike Webb’s. Mrs Clarence Beard bought a Power Washer from Wagen and Everson Co.

Earl Swimley Durham Anna Frederick M. H. Jeffreys E. W. Jeffreys Fred Alpaugh Ed Phillips Plum Coulee Adelbert Beard Erick Rather Frank Frederick Theo Moen Elsie L. Hart W. C. Hart Litchfield Illinois Larkin Hart Ruth Home Iowa Minnesota W. H. Thomas Omaha Neb California Washington Montana Williston O'Banion Thomas James O'Banion Ole Ingwaldson W. O. Hollar Mr. Ingwaldson Barr Butte Froid, Mont Bainville E. J. Bioulette Crookston W. W Bioulette Canada Great Falls

Rev Drury to Lead Service at Palmer School House

Paragraphed notes show Rev Drury of Spring Brook will hold Sunday service at the Palmer schoolhouse at 3 P M. Several local families shared meals and visits across Avoca Williston Barr Butte and nearby farms during the weekend with guests from Illinois Iowa Minnesota Montana and Canada.

Rev. Drury of Spring Brook Palmer School House

Marmon Notes and Athens Voters Mass Meeting Report

Miss Mable Johnson visiting Marmon left for home near Odegaard Sunday. A late mass meeting of Athens township voters convened at Twin Lake schoolhouse Saturday night. Hazel and Ellen Green attended Marmon events on Thursday and Friday last week in Williston.

Hazel Ellen Green Ane Williston Mable Johnson Marmon Odegard Athens Township Twin Lake School House

Submarine bases eyed as future naval plan at Orpheum

Williamson brothers of Norfolk plan subsea depots on the Atlantic floor to supply subs for long cruises. Their submarine camera work for Jules Verne films showcased, they aim to present their scheme to the Navy soon. The plan ties to a coming photo play at the Orpheum in Williston on August 17.

Seven Seas Atlantic Williamson Brothers Norfolk Jules Verne Navy Department Williamsons Davy Jones’ Locker Williamsons Brothers Williston Orpheum

Agricultural Extension Demo by Miss Ida Ratzlaff

Miss Ida Ratzlaff of the Agricultural Extension Department will demonstrate food canning and preserving and speak at listed locations. Equality Farmers Club August 26 McGregor August 28 Tioga Benson Valley Club August 29 Brooklyn Township August 30 Williston Township August 31 Williston September 1.

Ida Ratzlaff Agricultural Extension Department the Agricultural College N. D Equality Farmers Club McGregor Tioga-Benson Valley Club Brooklyn Township Williston Township Williston

A Lesson For Motor Owners From the H C L

A Willard expert compares battery charge levels to food intake, warning that a three quarters charged battery loses vitality like a underfed worker. The piece urges full charging for peak performance and mentions patriotic criticism of dissent as a warning against traitor accusations.

W. C., Tatem Willard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Margaret Elinor Robert Bruegger Mrs. Bruegger A. J. Field Twin Cities Fargo E. W. Petersen George Krucke Foley Rogers Lumber Company John Bloom George Kruckebere E. 0 Mc Krill Wiliston Lodge George Moosehart John Goss Great Northern Pershing France George R. Pavey Wells Cathedral St. Peter's Episcopal Church Wells England Pavey Ray H. R. Evans Bismarck Palo Alto Pherrin Clarence Beard W. S. Hanna Penman Farm Avoca F. P. Siewert Fred Briscon Williston Coal and Ice Co First Ave East Fargo Courier United States Kansas Ty Journal
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