Norwegian wife honored in sorrowful correspondence
Mrs. B. Solberg died after months of illness on the Solberg farm in Williams County North Dakota. Married 44 years in Trondjelm Norway, she and her husband came to America in 1866. She leaves a husband four sons and two daughters. Services conducted in Norwegian by Rev. C G Jorgensen with Rev K J MacInnes translating. Harvest reports note strong yields with wheat at eighteen bushels and oats at twenty five. Local notes mention social events and community life including ice cream socials and school plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Solberg
C. G. Jorgensen
K. J. MacInnes
Presbyterian Church
Solberg
Rev
Local Social Notes and Weekend Activities
Painted Wood reports Vern McMurrin and Clifford RE Mitchell at the county seat Saturday. Robert E. Goar visited the Cook home Saturday evening. Sophie and Lena Peterson visited Mrs. McMurrin recently. Farmers were busy and missed races. Leslie Wilde ill but hoped to recover. Martin Bartholomew was in our midst Sunday. Rain saved late flax. Goar attended Friday races. Mr and Mrs Gillen of Williston joined the farmers picnic Sunday. Sand Creek boys to play Williston Market Day. Garden Valley farmers picnic drew light attendance due to weather, but races and ball game enjoyed. Prize winners: Eva Mengen ladies potato race, Arthur Norris men’s potato race, Virgil Blankenship little boys race, Emma …
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern McMurrin
Clifford RE. Mitchell
Robert E. Goar
C. J. Cook
Sophie
Lena Peterson
Mrs. McMurrin
Bonetrainers Welcome New Residents and Social Roundup
Residents and visitors mingle in Williston area events. Alma Seddel returns from Williston. Mr. and Mrs. Russ Singer of Gladys conduct business trips. A large dance at Gladys and a big dance at Weighlow's highlight the week's social scene.
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Tor
Alma Seddel
Williston
Russ Singer
Gladys
Burg
Howes and
Gerke
Squires
Rain Delays Harvest and Weekend Race Attendance
A light rain Saturday morning stopped harvesting while many locals attended last week’s races. Several residents, including Messrs. Wilkenson, Schroder, and the Westcotts, visited Ray and Beaver areas. Frost hit some areas on the night of the 12th as harvest activity continued elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Wilkenson
Schroder
Williston
Albert Christianson
Ray
C. O
E. O. Westcott
Republican Committee
Grace
Charlie Westcott
Beaver
Messrs
Local Move and Travel Highlights From Garden Valley Area
Garden Valley resident G. O. Hval buys a new horse while Oscar Hval accepts a Williston post. C. C. Ekeberg and spouse drove to town. Chris Ellingson heads east for about a month. Inga Hval visits brother Gus in Williston. many neighbors attend Williston races. Olaf Hval visits G. O. Hyval’s home. Florence McWilliams avoids serious injury after a horse mishap. Sundayschool red and blue contest draws interest with red buttons leading. Never-darn hose ad from Bruegger Merc. Co. offers six pairs for two dollars.
Harvest Notes and Social Activity in Bonetraill
Farmers report good grain quality as harvest continues. Mae and Anna Gerke visited Christianson on Tuesday. Sunshine caller Mrs. Henry Bogosti attended on Thursday. Dances at Gladys and Weighlow attract crowds. Williston races drew attendees including H L Shuttleworth. Clara Howes left for Williston. Frankman couple welcomed a son.
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Gladys
Williston
Miss Howes
Mae Gerke
Mae
Anna Gerke
Christianson’s
Henry Bogosti
Bonetraill Orchestra
Mesdames Robt
H. L. Shuttleworth
Keppa
Weighlow
Clara Howes
Chas, Paul
Wm. Rosey
Frank Christman
Visited Western Canada Letter Praises Plains Riches
A subscriber letter from Editor of the Graphic describes Western Canada with high praise. He notes abundant crops including wheat oats and barley and describes rich black soil timber lakes and rivers with fish game. Homesteads cost ten dollars to file and one dollar to prove up with little tax for five years.
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the Graphic
Canada
Barly
J, Howard
Real Estate Bargains and Farm Properties for Sale
A list of affordable farm parcels and homes with prices from 135 to 2900. Listings include 73 acre crop farms with houses and barns, 65 acre cultivated quarters, fenced tracts, and small houses in Westlawn and Main Street areas. Terms often include cash down and monthly payments. loans on farms also offered.
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Squires
Westlawn
Wittemeir
Pious Hill
Wegley Addition
Black Mare PR branded Missing Near Marmon North Dakota
Legal notice records a missing black mare branded PR on left shoulder located at section 24 two 157 rg 101. Last seen six miles north around July 15 1908. Owner must prove property and pay costs. C D Hermes Marmon N D.
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My Place
C. D. Hermes
Marmon
N. D
ME Church Sunday Services and Pastor Notes
Morning preaching at 10 30 Bible class Sunday School Epworth League at 11 30 Evening preaching at 7 00 Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 00 Frank S Hollett is the pastor.
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Epworth League
Band Dance in Gates Hall on Market Day
The band boys plan a dance on Saturday August 22 in Gates Hall. This social event aims to entertain attendees after the market day activities and invites public participation.
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Gates ‘Hall
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Fara DeSa Insurance
D. J. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Miss Spawn
Elder Jorgenson
Adolph Larson
Vandalia
MacInes
Jorgensen
Leslie Wilde
Martin Bartholomew
Robert Goar
Sidney Rheinstrom
Messrs. Johnson and
Medhus
Weighlow's
Wankon
Iowa
Howes
The
Sunshine
Anna
Garden Valley
G. O. Hval
Oscar Hval
C. C. Ekeberg
Chris Ellingson
Inga Hval
Her Brother
Gus Hval
Olaf Hval
G. O. Hyval
Florence McWilliams
Bruegger Merc. Co
Chas. Walters
C. C. Borstad
Western
Main Street
Williston Realty Co
C. H. Davidson, Jr
B. J. Schoregge
First National Bank
Williams County
Frank S. Hollett
Brownell Drug Co
Main St
Old Stamd
Leger
Graphic Office
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, N. D
Pee Thebrary
School of Mines
College OF Liberal Arts
Thomas
Teachers College
College OF Law
Andrew A. Bru
College OF Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
E. E
Crouch
M. E
Colleges of
Mining and Mechanical Engineering
Corse OF Mining Engineering
Engineer of Mines Co
Teating
North Dakota
Earle J. Babcock
B. S
College OF Medicine
Public Health Laboratory
Melvin A. Brannon
Model High School
C. C. Schmidt
W. M. Bryant
Acc't
Commercial Department of
Teachers
Cole
Webster Merrifield
Pres
University
Winchester
Winchester Repeating
U. S. Ordnance Board
Gans and Ammunition
2Ster Repeating Anws Co
New Haven
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