Williams County News Roundup of Local Visits and Events
Busy in the last week with ball games in Epping and Truax. Local residents including Miss Cora Kinney Loretta Corp Elmer Grismer and Harry Earp visited Epping and nearby towns. The community notes a threshing run crossing into McKenzie county and a large elevator being built at White City for Captain Senechal. A birthday party for Miles Williams and a Ladies Aid meeting are also recorded along with various social calls and local business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheelock
Epping
Truax
Cora Kinney
Loretta Corp
Elmer Grismer
Nelson Gene Littlefield
Nesson
J. H. Jansen
Press Marmon
G .E. Littlefield
G. R. Littlefields
Beaver Creek
Nesson Ferry
McKenzie County
George E. Littlefield
White City
Captain Senechal
Alvin Woodsides
J. H. McKay
Harvest notes and deaths in Rainbow Valley
Mrs Ireland visited Wild Rose while Arthur Wilcox and Charlie Harter aided Herb Ingraham in harvest. Mr Solomon died after hospital treatment in Northwood and will be shipped to Iowa. Driver aided Mr Bride with wheat cutting as Ireland guests called on Mr and Mrs Ireland. Townsfolk expect hunting shots soon amid a delayed harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Valley
Ireland
Arthur Wilcox
Charlie Harter
Herb Ingraham
Solomon
Northwood
Iowa
Driver
Bride
Wm. Borrow
Missouri Ridge Church Service and School Update
Rev Hollett to preach at Missouri Ridge school house on Sunday September 1 at 3 pm. School opens September 2 with a fresh coat of alabastine improving the room and grounds in fine shape. Local farming activity includes harvesting and threshing preparations as crews busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Ridge
Hollett
Hugo Clark
Williston
John Lougheed
A. L. Knauf
Jamestown
Ruth Lyndholm
Pearl
Myrtle Clark
H. C' Blankenship
C. A. Wicks
R- Blankenship
Community notes from South Side and Williston area
Road commissioner praised for timber road work with residents appreciating the effort. Local visits include Miss Edna Brant from Williston visiting the Madersons and Mrs Ackerman teaching at the local school. Several families attended Sunday gatherings and S. S. Convention attendance was low in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Heffernan
Poe
McKenzie County
McIntosh
Fagen
Williston
Diggins
Edna Brant
Maderson
Ackerman’s
Acker
Pherrin residents gain land filings after government irrigation action
Farmers from Pherrin and Pleasant View reported new land filings after years held by the government for irrigation. Correspondence with Senator Hanna and the U S Reclamation Office prompted release of land with several improving the plots. Names include Durham Evert Hanna Oliver Wagen Ray Brown J W Brown John man M H Jeffrey Fannie Brokaw Larkin Hart Harold Disney and H Z Smiger. Theo Moen adds a house extension and new granary. Curtis Hanna returned from Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pherrin
Frederickson
Barney Larson
Pleasant View
L. B. Hanna
U. S. Reclamation
Washington, D. C
Pherrin Durham
Evert Hanna
Oliver Wagenwere
Ray Brown
J. W. Brown
John Man
M. H. Jeffrey
Fannie
Harvesting Quiet Sunday Hits Sand Creek Area
Farmers in upper and lower Sand Creek seized fine weather for Sunday harvests. Local residents Mrs. McCrory and Mr. McCrory visited Williston with son and family. The community notes visitors, drives, and minor illnesses amid a quiet weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Creek
McCrory
Williston
Wm. McCrory
Mr. Funke
Snook
R. C. Snook
Leonard Logan
Alva Roulston
Clifford Head
Local Socials and Near Miss at the Farm
A resident returned home Saturday after summering with daughter Mrs Syvert Mathcutad south of the Missouri river. Several locals visited Williston on Saturday and Rosco Seaman spent Sunday with Elmer Cloud. Leonard Logan narrowly escaped serious injury Wednesday when a halter incident sparked a horse stampede, leaving him bruised with a sore shoulder but able to move about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syvert Mathcutad
Missouri River
Williston
Rosco Seaman
Elmer Cloud
T .M. Seaman's
Anna Mengel
Bertha Olson
Mr. Howe
Carl Ashwill
Salny
Leonard Logan
Stedem answers Miller letter on Tyrone township roads
H P Stedem, Tyrone township supervisor and chairman, defends actions on road grading contracts and labor claims surrounding Tyrone roads. He accuses A C Miller of personal attack, invites Review by Commercial Club members and county commissioners, and recalls history from 1909 to 1912 including contracts and night meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Stedem
Board of Supervisors
Tyrone Township
Tin Horn
Local Union Elects W. C. T. U. Support
A historical note describes the selection of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union by a local union. It presents a cautionary view on tobacco and cigarette use, detailing alleged health harms to brain, liver, and heart, and cites physicians and a nerve clinic case of a teenager driven to insanity by smoking.
Williston Citizens Urge End to Teen Smoking Habit
Local observers warn the cigarette habit endangers youth in Williston and urge collective action to discourage smoking as evidence of its harmful effects grows among city youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Notice for Bids On New School House at Persevere
Sealed bids are invited by Bull Butte district No 42 Williams County for furnishing material and building a new school house at the NE corner of section 28 township 116 range 108. Specifications are with the county superintendent in Williston North Dakota. Bids due September 12, 1912 at 6 30 PM and will be opened by the board. Each bid must include a certified check and a performance bond double the contract amount. The board may reject any or all bids. Mail bids to the district clerk at Persevere North Dakota. Dated August 6. By order of the board Frohlick Persevere ND.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stedem
Miller
Commercial Club
Williston
Graphic
A. C. Miller
Tyrone
U. S
Geo. Albrecht
Williams
G. N. Round House
Board of County Commissioners
Willister
Drakeley
Borstad
Kenown
Little Johnny Dolinsky
Toddle Jameson
Tyrone Township
Commercial Club and Board of County Commissioners
Board of Supervisors of
Bull Butte
Williams Nee
Williams County
N. D
Persevere
Frohlick
Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Notice in Williston North Dakota
A mortgage foreclosure sale is set for September 21, 1912 at 2 PM at the Williston court house. Laura Rochwire mortgaged property described as the Southeast quarter of Section 3, Township 158 North, Range 103 West, Williams County, ND to H N Hubbard. due on sale date listed as 40460 dollars plus costs. Assignee J J. atair through attorneys Ushers Burdick Murphy will prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Laura Rochwire
H. N. Hubbard
Register of Deeds
County of
Williama
North Dakota
Morteagee
Williston
County of Williama
Willams
Usher L. Burdick
John J. Murphy
Attorneve
J. J. Atair
M. Olsen Brent
Willams Colip
Over-Prudence in Campaign Plans Sparks Debate
The quote cautions against excessive caution in advertising strategy. It contrasts prudent restraint with bold, imaginative moves that could drive success, suggesting audacity paired with measured judgment may yield better results.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harry Earp
Willie Osborn
Wild Rose
Frank Morlan
Cogswell Place
L. C .Williams
Miles
P. A. Campbell
Leo Armstrong
Roy Addyman
Fred Hellyer
Miss Holbrook
Ladies Aid
Addyman
D. E. Cottrell
Mitchell
A. Campbell
Rudler
Hanna Wik
Minot
John Nelson
Freddie Knutson
Gause
Arthur ‘Gause
Little Son
Ole Oleson
Ole Holmes
John Ivotson
Mrs. Gibb of
Stady
Spring Coulee
John Moline
L. J. Gibson
South Side
J. W. Seaver
Willston
Dickinom
Williaton
Minot Hide & Fur CO
E. Tet St
Stone Piano Company
Fargo, N. Dak
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