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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
5
Dr Hartman of Columbus Ohio argues climate rather than germs causes disease with shifting atmospheric pressure and humidity prodcing colds. He urges preparation and vigorous health, endorses Peruna as home remedy and notes a 1914 almanac.
A public auction will occur at the Williston courthouse on December 27 1913 at 2 pm to satisfy a judgment and costs in a Williams County case. W. C. Turner sued Ole Ras musen Moe. the property is the South Half of South Barr Quarter and related quarters in Section Eleven Township 150 Range 104 W Fifth Principal Meridian. Carl Wrickson is sheriff. attorneys Burdick and Murphy represent the plaintiff.
The Little Falls Transcript notes that editors may avoid harsh critique in public harmony and praise, but when they dare gentle censure the scene changes. It suggests editors meet all subjects once they dip into criticism and face the real personalities behind praise.
Charles Wiegel, owner of Hebron Brick at Dickinson New York, reports 6,000,000 bricks produced this year with capacity to more than double in 1914. They plan to install briquetting machinery at about $200,000 to burn bricks and create briquettes, aiming for about fifty tons daily and sales priced from 5 to 7 dollars per ton. The Hebron development draws wide regional attention.
An auto owned by Albert Renner and driven with Mrs Renner, Mel Fairbanks, and another occupant left Frank Kiser’s home near Cuba after Thanksgiving dinner. A barbed wire across the yard toppled the car, catching Mr Fairbanks in the breast as he tried to lift the wire for the others, causing a rough shaking but no serious injuries.
Burglars forced entry to Amberson's department store through the rear door in Rugby North Dakota and carried off an entire stock of new silks. Only remnants remained, cash drawers untouched, and silk wrappers were found in the alley suggesting repacking into small trunks or suitcases. The crime appears to involve several workers, with a vehicle possibly waiting near the Great Northern tracks to flee unseen.
The Sheridan County sheriff will auction December 4 1913 at 2 00 PM at the Sam Gordon store room Plentywood Mont stock of merchandise including shoes rubbers clothing furniture and fixtures valued in parts at 1115 90 4746 23 total. Cash terms. Inventory available at the sheriff in charge. James N W Jobbers Credit Bureau.
Government statistics show this year's Thanksgiving dinner was the most expensive in two years, costing 35 to 100 percent more than a decade ago and 16 to 50 percent more than any Thanksgiving in the last six years. P. C. Hamre's advertises 35 percent off fall furniture for 20 days.
The 68th Congress began its first regular session described as the long session with no fixed end. The second regular session starts December 1914 and ends March 1915 by law, with all House members’ terms ending then. The agenda centers on the trust question and large appropriations across departments, including a post office bill around 280 million dollars.
Salvation Army officials urge attendance at West Broadway Army Hall Wednesday December 10 1913 at 8 p.m. Provincial Officer from Minneapolis to speak. Sunday services follow usual hours. Community urged to aid needy families before December 23 with Christmas cheer. Bacon and McLean in charge. Lowney's chocolates offered at Williston Confectionery. 22-tf.
M BE CHURCH district superintendent Asher led the first quarterly conference praising seating capacity use and a strong spirit across departments. Sunday School attendance reached 172, Junior League has 53 members, and Ladies Aid shows strong work while finances remain businesslike.
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