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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
4
The Williston Graphic notes criticism of foreign advertising by the local Commercial club and urges better home value. It references Minot Reporter’s retort to a Donnybrook paper’s roast of Minot and argues for a home‑murned response in proper language.
A social event named Thanksgiving dinner and dance drew thirty one couples. Dinner began at eight thirty and the attendees moved to the Odd Fellows hall for dancing as the hall was decorated like a large tent with a striking display.
The hall featured a Turkish bungalow backdrop with purple and orange drapery. An orchestra led by Prof. Onstad and C. E. Davis played while Miss Mae Anderson presided at the piano as guests danced into the morning.
A. Y. Smith offers two cash prizes to the school boy who brings in the most coal orders to be delivered by Jortuary first. The contest is open to all school boys. They submit orders on special cards, writing the number of tons and their name. The top seller wins ten dollars, the second five dollars.
The city’s freight activity has risen sharply in recent months. Management says current staff are stretched. they have added an expense clerk to handle the growth. The role was performed by existing workers previously, but demand now exceeds capacity.
The father of Wm Bolack, the man found dead in a sleeper aboard the G N railroad and believed to have lived near Grand Forks, has been located in Baldur Manitoba. Coroner Thomas had urged keeping the body here until his arrival. The father's name is Joseph Bolack, Flist Mortgage Real Estate Loans. Easy terms and liberal amounts offered by E C Carney, Williston North Dakota.
The Literary Society prospers until Friday due to pupil absences. A spelling match saw Robert Porter win. The Shakespeare Club met at Mr and Mrs Freck's. new pupils include Ida Kerr Ena Tinkcom Dena Stutrud Laurena Tinkcom Amanda Stutrud. Minds Stutrud teaches near Albuquerque New Mexico and studies Spanish. A mock trial is set for December 14. Basement rooms plastered and woodwork finishing. many new families moving in may bring another teacher after holidays.
The jury returned a not guilty verdict after a Monday start in the Van Slyke perjury case. The community welcomed the decision, believing he was unjustly accused. Van Slyke returned to the city on Monday after the trial concluded Wednesday afternoon.
Lutheran services announced for Thursday December 6 at Ole Goorder at 8 in the morning with a brief service. Friday December services at the home of 18 G Halverson, Squires at 11. A shorter service will precede prayers.
Sunday December services planned at Mr Hagen near Bonetrails with the Ladies Aid society meeting at Mrs Sv’s home. The annual business meeting is scheduled during this time and includes a Rasivea gathering of the society. Next, Thursday December 13 the Ladies Aid Society No 2 of Zion Lutheran meets with Mrs J Langeeth at her home, with an additional Rasivea meeting noted.
City sale of 50 by 19 foot lots held in the afternoon at the court house to raise funds for a nearby Dunkard college. Each lot expected to fetch 100 to 200 dollars with proceeds aiding college construction. A fire at Ye editor's residence Tuesday noon was quickly contained with no injuries or damage beyond furniture removal.
Readers may think the front page misprint reflects a mistake, but officials warn the paper must keep adding to full representations before the issue is corrected.
Ralph Hollar a blacksmith at the Great Northern round house broke his right leg Tuesday while riding home after mounting a horse. The horse slipped and fell, breaking the leg below the knee. Dr. Dochterman treated the fracture, with a purported cure claimed after seven bottles of a blood medicine.
A fragment from H. M. fe of Henrietta Pennsylvania reflects on a miraculous cure description. The piece cites Electric Bittera as a life changer inspiring belief in a home remedy over five years.
W M Rawle of Bella Tennessee battled catarrh for two decades and swore Bucklen Arnica Salve soothed aches and swelling on the nose surface, ending soreness. The ad claims it is the best salve, priced at 25 cents. Also notes a taken up horse with a small white forehead mark, no brands, near Wilheton and Trenton.
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