Plans Received for New Flax Fibre Mill in Williston
A. O. Anderson of the Commercial club received mill plans from architect A. R. Ellis of Hartford at the request of James McAdam of the American Linen Fibre Co. The 174 by 837 feet building would have a concrete basement and brick first floor, with bids due by September 10. Washington visitor J. W. Keenen discusses water applications under the reclamation act and potential land cancellations for nonpayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Anderson
Commercial Club
A. R. Ellis
Hartford
Williston
Washington, D.C
J. W. Keenen
Washington, D. C
Court of Justice
Colonel Caven Arrives To Promote Squaw Man at Opera House
Colonel J E Caven, born in Texas and former Kansas City Times owner, oversees arrangements for the Squaw Man arriving at the Williston Opera House next Wednesday. The original New York cast travels here except George Dill replaces Dustin Farnham as Captain Wingate. critics praise Dill’s version. Bergman Dickson Land Co advertises land sales and loans.
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Opera House
Colonel Caven
Texas
Louisiana
Kansas City Times
Denver Times
China
Northwest
Williston Theatre
New York
George Dill
James Winnegate
Dustin Farnham
Dill
Farnham
Ladies Aid party at Mrs. Phillips home
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church met at Mrs. M. S. Phillips residence last Wednesday afternoon. About thirty five to forty attended, enjoyed hospitality, and a sumptuous luncheon was served at five thirty for a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
M. S. Phillips
Celebration of Ninth Wedding Anniversary at Currie Home
An enjoyable evening at Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Currie’s West Lawn home featured music from a male quartet and several solos. Eight former grooms offered vivid but humorous recollections of their brides’ wedding gowns, prompting witty remarks on marital days before guests departed late.
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West Lawn
C. F. Currie
Grooms
Band Concert Friday Eve March One
A concert program features University orchestra selections including With Iron Hand Laurendeau 2 American Fantasia Intermezzo Russe Franke March Guard of Honor Lebohardt Prayer from Lohengrin Wagner Bohemian Girl Balfe and Maestro Bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurendeau
Tobany
Franke
Guard of Honor
Lebohardt
Wagner
Balfe
Maestro
Bond
Cause For Damage Suit Mocked Kentuckians Play
A critical note on the touring production A True Kentuckian shown at the opera house. The writer mocks the troupe as amateurish, questions the public's susceptibility to the scam, and recalls the misfire by a disputed gallery arrangement. The piece ends with fond reference to missed entertainments and a fifty cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Kentucky
Auto Struck by Train Yesterday in Willis ton Crossing
John Goserud was injured when his Glide auto was struck by westbound freight 401 at the fair ground crossing about 2:30 AM. The car plunged fifty feet, leaving Goserud with a crushed leg and scalp wounds while Louis Johnson and Nels Sedersohn escaped serious harm. Goserud remained semi conscious. doctors warned blood poisoning could require amputation.
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John Goserud
Williston
Louis Johnson
Nels Sedersohn
Fair Ground
Johnson
Sedersohn
Goserud
Crescent Theater Reopens With New Screen In Vaudeville
The Crescent Theater relaunches next Monday with Bird and Kemna and McFadden’s Return as top liners and Faust 3000 foot real as a special. Ed Veeder and B. K. Phillips oversaw interior transformation while Phillips tests a new screen causing a striking contrast with the old to show pictures in nearly full house light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Theater
Bird
Kemna
McFadden
Ed. Veeder
8. K. Phillips
K. Phillips
Phillips
Rest Room Closure Prolonged by Civic League
The Rest Room run by the Civic League women’s group is closed with no suitable quarters found yet. Officials expect reopening before the Fair and plan to keep it open through the winter season if space becomes available.
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The
Civic League
Artistic window display by J. E. Pasenault inspires viewers
Stroller on south Main admires a grand window salon showing a two thousand person National Photographers' Convention panel from St. Paul. Local portraits flank the panel with five linen platinum prints, landscape paintings by Wallace Notting, and a historic award badge chain from St. Paul 1901 to Minneapolis 1908.
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Pasenault
St. Paul
Armory
Johnson Brothers
Wallace Notting
Salsbury
Conn
St. Louis
Duluth
Minneapolis
Rudolph Dukropp
Berlin
Dukropp
A Good Cow Figures In Daily Dairy Record
The Daily Dairy Record shows the head of D. I. Todd’s herd produced 421 lbs of milk in ten days and 1224 lbs in 30 days. If maintained, this exceeds the 700 lb monthly average, yielding about $428.40 for ten months, an excess that could buy several cows. Mr. Todd, owner of several high scoring cows, must sell the herd, ending a promising milk business.
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D. I. Todd
Todd
M. E. Picnic Held Tuesday
The Sunday school of the M. E. church held its annual picnic at Wilson's Grove west of town Tuesday afternoon. About 140 people attended with a big picnic dinner, foot races and swings providing amusement. Ice cream donated by E. A. Sharp capped the day for children and adults alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Wilson’s Grove
John Heffernan
Robert Slater
Edward Lowe
Edw. Link
E. A. Sharp
Nelson Pasonault Dead in Minot Home
J E Pasonault received a dispatch from Minot Tuesday evening announcing the death of his father Nelson Pasonault of that city. He died at his home this afternoon at three o'clock. Mr Pasonault left yesterday afternoon to attend the funeral held this morning at eleven o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Pasonault
Minot
Nelson Pasonault
Mr. Pasonault
Miss Estella Sargent Returns to Wisconsin for School Work
Miss Estella Sargent, recently in the city and nearby towns for the La Follett Publishing Co, left for Argyle Wisconsin to resume school. She represents the American School of Home Economics of Chicago and promotes a condensed home study course in domestic science. The Book and Thimble club endorses her efforts and many Indies applaud the program as suited for healthy homes and practical home arts. She is impressed by North Dakota and carries northwest optimism.
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Estella Sargent
la Follett Publishing Co
Madison
Wis
Argyle
LaFollett
Miss Sargent
American School of Home Economics of Chicago
North Dakota
Northwest
Police Court Fines and Sentences Reported
Last Friday Judge Smith fined Bob Horey five dollars plus costs for drunk and disorderly behavior and sentenced him to five days on the streets. On August 21, Koute Silberg was found guilty of the same charge. H. A. Fredrickson received five days in jail and costs for drunk and disorderly conduct.
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Smith
Bob Horey
Koute Silberg
H. A. Fredrickson
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule Morning Worship
Morning Worship at 10 30 with Sunday School and Bible Class at 11 30 Epworth League at 7 00 and Evening Service at 8 00 Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock Strangers always welcome Frank S Hollett Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Frank S. Hollett
Ruth Craven Co. Thrills Willis ton With Weeklong Run
The Ruth Craven Company at Star Theatre draws crowded houses with "Driven From Home" and "Dora Thorn" this week. The stand continues next week with "Bess of Idaho" and Connie Craven, then "East Lynne" and finally Ethel Barrymore's "Sun day" in a nine member cast led by Harry L. Beck.
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Ruth Craven Co
Star Theatre
Williston
Dora Thorn
Brete Hart
Tennessee
Bess
Idaho
Connie Craven
Misa Craven
Sullivan-Considine
Ruth Craven
Lady Isabel
Ethel Barrymore
Bonnie Beck
Harry L. Beck
Fall lines rise in Boston store window displays
A Boston retailer notes fall buying shift as display windows showcase Indies garments. Mr Garrison reports a fresh import of ladies suits dresses and coats for the fall trade with velvet and corduroy skirts and ready to wear lines arriving quickly. Tailor made samples with measured fittings are offered guaranteeing a perfect fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Garrison
Messure
Sewing party brightens afternoon at Mrs Brownson home
Mrs K K Brownson hosted about forty guests with Mrs M 8 Williams and Mrs J A Corbett attending at her home yesterday afternoon. Guests wore fantastical makeups that added color to the sewing party and a luncheon was served in the evening.
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K. K. Brownson
M. 8. Williams
J. A. Corbett
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J. E. Caven
Bergman-Dickson Land Co
Mrs. C. F. Currie
State of
Mondak
Fair Ground Crossing
S. K. Phillips
J. E. Passammit
South Main Street
J. E. Pasonsalt
Art
M. E
Hundred and Two Score
Wilson's Grove
Wisconsin
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ruth Craven Company
Star Theater
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