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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1913

Page

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Trap Set on Boundary for Deer Hunters in Two States

Chief Game Warden E B McCutcheon plans a boundary trap along Montana and North Dakota as deer season opens in Montana from Oct 1 to Nov 1 while North Dakota begins in 1916. He aims to catch violators and punishments include heavy fines.

E. B. McCutcheon Montana North Dakota McCutcheon McKenzie Williams Counties Missouri Yellowstone Fairview H. Clark George Hockinsmith Charles Hardy Justice Bolles Louis Tiffee Scott N. C Tiffee Trenton Charles Murray Denbigh John Halslander Milton

Peace Pact Made At Minot

Minot North Dakota August 25 authorities cooperate with city socialists to quell two weeks of labor troubles. Conference between city commission county officials and socialist locals leads to plan changes. A recall drive following Dewey Dorman’s testimony circulates, with possible election avoidance if officials reach agreement. President Davin states the fight is not against free speech.

Minot N. D Arthur LeSever Dewey Dorman United States Dorman N. Davin City Commission

Grounds Need Some Attention at the Fair Grounds

A small投入 at the fair grounds now could save the buildings from decay. Doors to barns are open, booths are unsecure, and winds threaten damage. Vandalism and beer party remnants indicate neglect. a $25 repair could weatherproof and protect this valuable Northwest fair grounds for future use.

Interest in forming local game protection association

A letter from E. A. Quarler vice president of the American Game Protective Association asks for the name and address of the person most interested in forming a local protective group. He notes the move toward a song protective association and seeks to expedite support, highlighting perpetual protection for insectivorous birds and federal backing.

American Game Protective Association New York the Graphic Williston N. D McLean Song Protective Association Agsio Inter

Williston Boy Killed by Speeding Auto

Eden Amundson twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs E A Amundson of 512 First Avenue West was struck by a speeding Ford runabout driven by Charles Baldwin on Main Street near Bruegger store and died ten minutes later at Wittenberg hospital. Witnesses varied on speed with estimates from 20 to 30 mph. coroners inquest held. Baldwin arrested and bound over with $5,000 bond.

Edon Amundson Main Street Wilkston Eden Amundson E. A. Amundson First Avenue West Bruegger Wittenberg Hospital Young Amundson Charles Baldwin E. O. McKrill L. H. Dow Court House Distad W. 5S. Davidson A. N. Eidsness E. T. Olson Williston District Court

Ira Gray Expected to Seek New Trial After flax theft conviction

The Schafer Record reports Ira Gray, wealthy resident of western Williams County, convicted last term for larceny of about 130 bushels of flax. He has spent over $1,500 on his defense while awaiting a possible new trial, which could erase a substantial portion of his financial stake if he is acquitted. He now employs F T Cuthbert of Devil Lake and A J Bessie of Williston to aid his case.

Boston Garrison Williston Adv Schafer Ira Gray Gray Williams County F. T. Cuthbert Devila Lake A. J. Bessie

Offenbacker and Gwin Married at Williston Parsonage

Mr Harley C Offenbacker and Miss Marieny Gwin, both of Williston, were married by Rev Shaw on Wednesday evening at the Congregational parsonage in Williston.

Offenbacker-Gwin Harley C. Offenbacker Mins Marieny Williston Shaw Fatt “Congregational Parsonage

Talks on Finances Last Meeting by City Commission

The city commission met Monday with one absence, granting Dakota Western Telephone a permit for basement and exterior improvements on West Broadway. They discussed bonding with the state to issue additional bonds to cover warrants and fund a filter plant and stand pipe, noting the city is within bonded limits and awaiting state guidance on issuing bonds. One commissioner favored issuing bonds and building the filter plant, believing the public would support it.

Comr. Bruegger Dakota Western Telephone Company West Broadway City Commission State Department Board of University and School Lands

City considers bond issue to fund electric pumping plant

Commissioner notes potential savings of about 600 dollars yearly if warrants totaling 20 thousand dollars are refinanced with a 25 thousand dollar bond issue. Discussion covers powering water pumping, electricity rates for a picture machine, and an electric sign ordinance with two aims: sell current and preserve town aesthetics. A special meeting will focus solely on the bonding proposal.

Cooper Walker McGuines Orpheum Theatre

Better Seed Initiative Aims To Help North Dakota Farmers

State Seed Commissioner H L Bolly urges pedigreed or improved seed growers to register their names, addresses, seed type, origin, and quantities for a publicly released list due March 1. Farmers are asked to send threshed samples with full details to the Pure Seed Laboratory at the Agricultural College in North Dakota.

North Dakota H. L. Bolly Agricultural College N. Dak

North Dakota briquetting lignite could transforming fuel source

A North Dakota report claims a practical briquetting process for lignite, developed by Dean E J Babcock, with a Minot briquetting plant planned. If viable, the state would supply cheap clean fuel, reducing reliance on coal and easing fuel shortages for industry and steam plants.

Minneapolis North Dakota Dean E. J.babcock State School of Mines Minot Northwest

Funeral for Eden Amundson Held Wednesday

The funeral for Eden Amundson, killed in a Monday automobile accident, was conducted at the Congregational church at 10 o clock by Rev. Shaw. Eden was the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Amundson and was laid to rest in Williston cemetery.

Eden Amundson Congregational Church Shaw E. A. Amundson Williston

State law ties aid to compulsory education compliance

A new law requires rural schools to maintain at least 80 percent attendance to qualify for state aid and treats absent children as present unless the absence is for approved reasons. It closes previous practice of counting dropouts after five to ten days, and lists acceptable excuses including attendance elsewhere, poverty, incapacity, and transportation limits.

Afternoon party at Library Hall features festive decor

Mesdames W S Davidson Harry Windell Robert Walker Charles Jacobson and Harry Hansen hosted an afternoon party at Library Hall from 2 to 6 on Wednesday. One hundred five ladies attended. The hall was attractively decorated with tern yesterday flowers. Fan work and whist provided diversions. A three course luncheon was served. Musical selections by Miss Wheeler and Prof Onstad accompanied the luncheon.

Mesdames W. S. Davidson Harry Windell Robert Walker Charles Jacobson Harry Hansen Library Miss Wheeler Prof Onstad

Threshers Statements and Blank Forms Available

A notice announces that a good form of threshers statements is on hand and blank forms may be obtained at the office. It directs readers seeking threshers liens or etaverments to visit the Graphic office.

Wilson to Read Mexican Policy Message in Congress

Washington August 26 The president tonight read to the senate foreign relations committee and the house foreign affairs committee the message on the Mexican situation ahead of his joint address tomorrow The message urges absolute noninterference and states the Huerta government will not be recognized It outlines U S efforts to promote peace and shows friendly sympathy for Mexico City August 25 John Lind the president s representative will leave for Vera Cruz and there is continued rumor that General Trevino may become provisional president but no confirmation

Washington Senate Committee On Foreign Relations House Committee On Foreign Affairs Congress United States Victoriano Huerta Mexico City Wilson John Lind Vera Cruz Lind Gamboa Mexico Trevino

Doctor Halfyard to Preach at Williston ChurchSunday

Dr. S. F. Halfyard of Wesley College Grand Forks will preach at the Methodist church in Williston on Sunday morning and evening.

Halfyard S. F. Halfyard Wesley College Grand Forks Methodist Williston

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Ijne A. Quarler Gome Rhe C. J. Marshall Great Northern Hotel Vad Nolan Lunsford Rumley Company Yroner Dakota Lignite and Coal Trust Huerta
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