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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1912

Page

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Double Wedding Social Event in Merrillan Wisconsin

The Ringrose sisters Flora Mayme and Ethel Rebekah married Mons K Ohnstad of Sharon North Dakota and Herman Carle of Tomah Wisconsin at an August ceremony in Merrillan. Rev Haskell officiated with an English Episcopal rite. Guests from Merrillan Oshkosh Tomah Williston ND attended. The Newton family reunion marked the event with gifts and a three course dinner for about thirty.

Merrilan Wisconsin Charles Ringrose Flora Mayme Ethel Rebekah Mons K, Ohnstad Sharon N. D Herman Carle Tomah Haskell M. E. Church of Goldy Laughlin Nora Johnson Mrs. Ohnstad Kruckenberg Fred Newton Merrillan Mmes, Rasmussen, Haas Coleman Sherman Beck Mayme Graf Williams Anderson Laughlin L. G. Chambers Anna Service Oshkosh Fred Fenskie F. G. Newton Sherbrook Geo. H. Kruckeberg Margaret Newton Williston N.D Kruckeberg Newton County

Baseball Game Set Monday With All Stars vs White Sox

Civic League plans a base ball game next Monday labor day at the ball grounds northeast of the city. The All Stars meet the White Sox with the Williston Band leading from the Great Northern hotel at 2 40. Admission remains the usual price.

Civic League All Stars White Sox Williston Great Northern

Wheat yields above twenty bushels per acre on local farm

Mr Overson and Mr Calderwood thresh wheat on their north adjoining farm this week achieving a yield a little over twenty bushels per acre. Also an ad advert for Hamre Furniture Co promoting household furniture and carpets.

Overson Calderwood Hamre Furniture Co

Struck Big Gas Flow Near Ambrose Well

Ambrose North Dakota Aug ick H Dahl rushed to handle a gas well mishap on his farm after digging to 200 feet no water flow appeared. Dirt and rocks flew 100 feet as gas escaped warning of danger. Neighbors escaped injury and experts were sent to tear the gas for illumination and heating.

Ambrose N. D Augick H. Dahl Dahl

Troops to Nicaragua under Taft orders

The War Department orders the Tenth United States Infantry at Panama to sail immediately for Nicaragua. Led by Col Henry A Green, they will land at Corinto and advance toward Managua along the railway line. The Diaz government approves the landing as U.S. Marines move south, protecting American interests and plantations in Nicaragua.

Washington War Department Tenth United States Infantry Panama Nicaragua Taft Beverly Corinto United States Prairie Colon California Tenth Infantry Managua Henry A. Green State Department

Belview visitors tour irrigation project prospects

Fr. G. Tuttle editor and Andrew Peterson of Belview Minnesota visited Wm. Owens yesterday after touring Montana. They received an auto ride over part of the irrigation project and were pleased with the prospects. The heat growth of the third crop of alfalfa surprised them.

Williston Fr. G. Tuttle Belview

Confirmation Service Dates At Lutheran Church

Confirmation at Stakke's schoolhouse follows next Sunday at 10 30 AM. Evening services are set for 8 00 PM in Williston.

Hanges Stakke’s Williston

Horwitz Said to Hide in North Dakota Hills

North Dakota reports indicate Harry Horowitz known as Gyp the Blood and Levy may be hiding in the hills. New York police press posters and description notices to Chief McDonald as district attorney Whitman boosts efforts to locate the Rosenthal murderer who remains uncaptured. A California sheriff also asks locals to watch for Richard Williams aka Dickey Post Office wanted for grand larceny and attempted murder.

Bismarck N .D Harry Horowitz Gyp the Blood Levy Jones North Dakota New York McDonald Horowitz Rosenthal Whitman Horowits Whittan Horon'ty Henry Walker Nevada County California Richard Williams Dickey

Man Holds Crop At Ninety Dollars Per Acre In Dispute With Railway

Bowbells North Dakota August 24 Andrew Gronlund near the city refuses to sell his standing crop to the Great Northern Railway for less than $90 per acre though he would sell the land at a similar price. He argues the crop is worth $90 an acre based on high quality seed oats and current sales. The railway’s right of way agent says the crop isn’t worth that much and grading would wait until harvest.

Bowbells N. D Andrew Gronlund Great Northern Railway Co Mr. Gronlund G. L. Scott

M. E. Church Reopens After Repair and Redecoration

The M. E. church recently repaired and repainted will reopen Sunday September 1 with Rev. F S Hollett preaching both morning and evening. Special music is planned and the cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.

M. E Hollett

Memorial services set for General Booth in city

Salvation Army leaders in the city received copies of the General Booth memorial program to be used in services Sunday afternoon. The program, arranged by the U S commander, will be used nationwide with larger quarters expected. The order includes songs from Booth favorites and a two address format with pledges and benediction.

Jesus Christ William Booth Salvation Army General Booth United States Booth Jesus

Roosevelt and Longworth in political clash over Ohio seat

Roosevelt orders a candidate to oppose Nick Longworth in Ohio's First district. Dr. A O Zwick, a Roosevelt ally and moose ticket candidate, will circulate petitions. Longworth, a Taft loyalist, faces morale strain as Roosevelt pushes against his son-in-law with local Hamilton County moose backing.

Gressman Nick Longworth A O. Zwick Moose Longworth Roosevelt Walter Brown Ohio Hamilton County Zwick Taft Harry Daugherty Congress Nick Mr. Daugherty Washington Roseevelt Chicago

Local Couple Returns After Two Week Midwest Visit

Mr and Mrs Sidney J Dorothy finished a two week trip visiting St Croix Falls Duluth St Paul and Minneapolis They also spent Sunday in Minot with Rev W K Bloom and family on their return home

Sidney J. Dorothy St. Croix Falls Duluth St Paul Minneapolis Minot Rev. W. K. Bloom

A O U W Meet Sees City Warrants Paid Out

At a meeting in Hillsboro North Dakota Judge John Carmody presided over A O U W proceedings. Ed Link turned over twelve thousand five hundred dollars in city warrants and the money was ordered paid to Mr Link after Carmody's thorough investigation. A social session followed with cake ice cream lemonade and cigars. Sunday service by Rev F S Hollett is set for Missouri Ridge school house September 1 at 8 PM with all invited.

John Carmody Hillsboro N. D Ed Link Carmody Link Hollett Missouri Ridge

New U S Land Office Register Arrives Locally

Thomas B Murphy newly appointed register of the United States land office arrived in town Tuesday. He rents a First Avenue West residence and expects furniture soon. Mrs Murphy and their son will join him from Minot. The couple plan to settle and begin duties early next month. A quiet wedding occurred at Mrs M Burnham’s home Saturday night with Lola Burnham wed to Walter Gibson. Rose Hyland and Frank Schubell attended. Rev F S Hollett officiated. Gibson, a Great Northern brakeman, will live here after visiting Minneapolis.

Thomas B. Murphy United States Land Office Murphy M- Burnham Lola Walter Gibson Rose Hyland Frank Schubell F. 8. Hollett Miss Burnham Williston Mr. Gibson Great Northern

Fin Band Concert Praised as Best of the Season

A Friday night performance by the Fin Band under Prof Ohn stad drew high praise from attendees. Many called it the best concert of the season and noted the band as a fine musical organization boosting the city.

Ohnstad

Garrison Returns With Best Ladies Goods Line

W A Garrison returns from an eastern trip to secure a large and superior line of ladies goods. He visited Chicago and New York, reports securing the largest and best class stock for fall and winter. Part of the stock has arrived and more shipments are due daily.

W. A. Garrison Chicago New York Mr. Garrison Claas

Unknown man found with throat cut in Mouse River

Minot North Dakota August 24 the body of an unknown man with his throat cut was found in the Mouse river. Knife wounds in the breast indicate death within the last twenty four hours. Discovered by Mrs Anna York while berry picking. A handkerchief tied around the neck covered the wound. The man about 40 years old 180 pounds sandy complexion authorities believe death may be self inflicted.

Minot N. D Mouse River Anna York

Farewell Party for Miss Myrtle Nelson at Palmer Home

Miss Myrtle Nelson bid farewell with about forty guests at the Palmer home Thursday afternoon. On Sunday Mr and Mrs Palmer drove her to Sidney by auto, then she continued by train on the N P to Bowman to begin teaching duties.

Myrtle Nelson Palmers Palmer Miss Nelson Sidney N. P Bowman

Little Steve Tart Falls From Second Story

A boy named Steve Tart suffered two broken ribs after slipping from a second story in the Heaven house on Monday evening. He is resting and progress is good, with hopes for a quick recovery.

Steve Tart New Heaven ‘House

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