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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1905
Page
3
Mayor Denny travels to Minot on business while residents and visitors mingle in Williston. Cattle shipments, housing purchases, church organ arrival, and local illnesses mark a busy week. Fires spark straw and hay losses, with several residents traveling or visiting kin in Minnesota and nearby towns.
Grand Forks Herald reports the death of John G Olson late of the city. He died Tuesday morning at his brother’s home near Grand Forks. Other items note local real estate, government service changes, a hardware firm family visit, a wife’s improving health, and Miss Annie Johnston purchasing and reopening the Williston Steam Laundry with plans to operate next week.
An advertisement from Flat Rock Michigan features Wm Bedell praising Bucklen's Arnica Salve for ulcers, sores, and cancers. It claims the salve soothes and heals cuts burns and scalds and offers 25 cents at Brownell's drug store with a guarantee.
William Monroe and Clara Nelson united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Mackersie. Rev. H. Matthew Callecod officiated. The couple, rose and bridal dress details, reception, and a supper followed by departure for Havre Montana where they will reside as Monroe works for the Great Northern railroad.
Good Ferryman Mr and Mrs Geo Baker of Willis ton visited Friday and Saturday to finalize a deal with I C Slette for the old Coulter ferry. Nathan Baker of Albany Ill accompanied them. On Monday the deal closed and Baker took possession at once. Hermen Hioz had run the ferry this summer but quit Tuesday George Baker runs it this week then Nathan Baker will take over. Baker promises improvements and to keep the plant in top shape to please patrons.
A Cumberland mother recalls her 11 month old daughter’s severe throat trouble and near death. Two physicians gave up. After using Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds, four bottles cured her. Now in perfect health. Sold at Brownell’s drug store 50 cents and 1 dollar. a bottle free.
Williston launches a new term led by Superintendent Clarence Ellithorpe with Eva Bradford as high school principal and a full graded eight-year course. The high school gains state support raising its standing and adds a fourth year, with renovations and a new room to accommodate growth. A note urges early attendance for six-year-olds and outlines remedies for summer bowel trouble for children, plus a local accident report on J M Uhlman injured by a horse kick and treated locally.
The Great Northern Railway under James J. Hill reduces eastbound rates by five cents per hundred, mainly affecting Williston and bypassing Montana. Estimated savings total two to three million dollars, benefiting Dakota wheat and barley growers as grain shipments head into season. The paper notes motive debates but emphasizes the positive impact on farmers and local markets.
Rose Valley reports Rev W J Snow fulfilled his appointment at Hight Mile last Sunday. An organ arrived for Rose Valley church and Mrs W S Martin was chosen organist. Ice cream festival attracted multiple local groups at Painted Woods last Saturday. W S Martin, Rolla Burch and Hiram Simmons plan harvest work eastward this week. W S Rizer visited Sunday School and stayed with Mrs Snow. Mrs Snow’s visitors included Mrs McAlister and daughters. Showers revived vegetation and Peery visited McAlister. J K Smith and son Jake of Sweet Springs were guests of Rev Snow Thursday and Friday. Hattie Stow was elected Sunday school superintendent. Mr and Mrs Simmons visited Mr and Mrs Peppinger. Farmers report sand in cellars and seek remedies.
Do you need funds on real estate or to prove up your homestead consult W. B. Overson at fifty two contact. Begin your proof and see Carney first for guidance.
The dedication of the new Methodist church will occur next Sunday with Rev J. Moore presiding elder delivering the dedicatory sermon. Programs include morning worship with organ preludes, hymns, scripture readings, sacraments, and a 7 pm Epworth League service led by Rev W J Snow followed by a 8 pm sermon. Also noted: Three cavalrymen from Fort Assiniboine visit Glasgow and Williston for a short stop before deployment to the Philippines. A report on Dr King s New Life Pills and Chamberlain s remedies appears as local advertisement.
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