First Monthly Dance Held by Company E at Court House
The Commercial Club social night featured the first of a fall and winter series. About thirty couples danced from 9 to midnight with Onstad’s orchestra. Out of town guests included Rosa Berlandi, Fanny Henning, Joan Garvey, May Nolan, Lyda Gillroy, Gerda Dahlberg, J J Garvey, and John Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pallas
Athens
Court House
Terpsichore
Company E
Messrs Sunderhaus, Bundy and Newell
Williston Electric Construction Company
Onstad
Rosa Berlandi
Buford
Fanny Henning
Lakota
Joan Garvey
Toronto
May Nolan
Kenyon
Minn
Lyda Gillroy
Min
Foul Mouth Bill Jones Found Dead in Yellowstone
News from Bismarck reports the body of Bill Jones, known as Foul Mouth, was found in Yellowstone Park. He likely froze to death after going missing last winter. Jones, once a soldier at Fort Pembina, later roamed the Red River region and Little Missouri country, working as a hunter and ranch hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Jones
Yellowstone Park
Bismarck
N. D
Médora
Red River
Fargo
N. P
Fort Stevenson
Little Missouri
Foul Mouth Bill: Sheriff Known Across Days In Billings
A noted frontier figure, he served as sheriff of Billings county for years. He left ten years ago for the Yellowstone park, where he remained until his death. To distinguish him from another Bill Jones, he earned the nickname Foul Mouth Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings County
Yellowstone Park
Bill Jones
Bill
Demonstrator Miss Katherine Key Demonstrates Cookery Device
Miss Katherine Key of Janesville Wisconsin representing the Caloric Fireless Cooker demonstrates the utensil at the Asbury Grocery Company. The device, once mocked, proves practical saving labor and money as it cooks chicken to pastry with appetizing looks and aroma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Key
Janesville
Wis
Asbury Grocery Company
Miss Key
Gave a Garden Party Featured White Hat Attire and Paper Fish
Mesdames F H Smith and E C Carney hosted a garden party for about thirty guests at the former’s Second Avenue West home. Guests wore white garden hats, and a fish pond over the yard fence provided entertainment as ladies fished with paper fish. Mrs A L Butler caught thirteen paper fish and won a joke prize. Lunch and visiting followed in the afternoon as Chief Monette left for Langdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
F. H. Smith
E. C. Carney
Second Avenue West
Isaac
A. L. Butler
Have You Seen Noma Forsaken by a Lovers Quest
W O mourns a missing beauty named Noma after an Al G Barnes show prompted a lifelong fixation. Friends note his pallor and constant searching as he asks strangers if they have seen Noma, a tale of unrequited affection and public curiosity.
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W. O
Noma
New Road for City: CP Rail Plans Alberta Saskatchewan Line
The Commercial West reports Canadian Pacific plans a north south line through Alberta and Saskatchewan from Edmonton to Swift Current, crossing the boundary near Portal and heading toward Williston. Survey parties are active from Sedgwick to Swift Current, with Coronation and other towns on the route, promising rail access to eastern markets via the Soo and CP lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific
Alberta
Great
Saskatchewan Country
Williston
City of Opportunity
Minneapolis
Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific Railway
Saskatchewan
Edmonton
Swift Current
Portal
Soo
Big
Missouri River
Sedgwick
Coronation
Lacombe
United States
North Dakota
Montana
McKenzie County
G. N
Virgin Territory
Bigford
Carrignan
Mazenod
Leeville
Caryale
Canadian Northern
Plentywood
Bonetraill
Nelson
Hofiland
Grinnell
Brookbank
Amanda
Plaza
Ladies Aid Hears Mrs. Holland Demonstrate Hospitality
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church, about thirty members, met at Mrs. G. M. Holland’s home five miles north of the city. Guests gathered at two and dined on a chicken pie spread by the hostess, who showcased hospitality and cooking skills. McClintock of Tioga advertises farm loans with liberal terms and quick service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
G. M. Holland
W. C. McClintock
Tioga
N.D
Home Nears Completion on East Second Avenue Residence
Construction on S N Batten’s new home, started six weeks ago by J M Borsheim, progresses steadily toward completion. The house will feature a four room ground floor, a living room, dining room, kitchen, pantry, vestibules, and four bedrooms on the second floor, promising a stylish city residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Borsheim
S. N. Batten
First of Seasons Crop Brings Early Wheat At Williston Mill
A. D. Kerr of Arnegard delivered the first new wheat of the year to the Williston Mill, grading No. 1 Northern. The five to six acre cut yielded about twenty bushels per acre, with neighboring fields said to be similar. Farmers expect better conditions than last year despite early pessimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Mill Company
A. D. Kerr
Arnegard
Fourth of July Hearing in State Versus Hagen
Justice Field court heard the case State versus Clarence Hagen of Gladys after a complaint by Mrs. Prof. Gordon alleging Hagen used obscene language at a private July celebration near the city. The audience reportedly included a keg as illumination and the event touched on praise of founding figures. The case was dismissed for a technical defect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Field
Clarence Hagen
Gladys
Hagan
Prof. Gordon
Hagen
G. Washington
J. Adams
J. Handcock
T. Jefferson
Craven
Owens
Sidney Wins Final Game In Tough Contest
The Orioles withstand a rough match to hold Stockton honors with a narrow eight to five loss tally? The record shows Sidney facing Willis ton in a debated lineup and strong pitching from Monette and Schuknecht. The home team played with effort but fell short against a determined Sidney squad with standout performances from Ketcham at first and the Sultry Beach and Wibaux players held at home.
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Orioles
Mont
North Dakota
Sidney
Williston
Beach
Wibaux
Bruegger
M. Tappin
McAllister
J. Old Murphy
H. Tappin
le Kruckeberg
Monette
Schuknecht
Ann Sidney
Rhe ' Meland
Reed
Mitchell
C. F
Bock
R. F
G. Bock
Armantrout
New Awning Replaces Damaged Sun Shield on Main Street
John M. Milne oversaw the erection of a new awning in front of the Williston Land Co and Miss Taylors Millinery, replacing the ragged Sunday sun shield. The Herald notes the improvement reflects credit on Milne and that section of Main street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Land Co
Miss Taylors Millinery
Herald Et al
John M. Milne
Main Street
Rain Shows Heavy Hail Damage in Twin Butte Area
J M Dessalt reports heavy hail damage across Twin Butte with about 125 acres insured at ten dollars per acre and 125 more at five dollars per acre for Mrs OC Gelena. P Lines lost over 100 acres with no insurance. Despite losses farmers remain optimistic due to recent heavy rainfall and potential bounty next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Dessalt
Twin Butte
Mr. Dessalt
Gelena
Dessalt
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Gates Opera House
Ireland
Mickey
Charles O'Malley
Great Divide
Mesdames Smith
Carney
Langdon
Citzen
Williston and
Effect
Sea Railroad Company
Northwest
Twin-Cities
Chicago
Ladies Aid
SN. Botton
Second Avenue East
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