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Published every Thursday at Williston North Dakota the editor oversees local coverage and weekly edition details.
07 Dec 1899
Page 1
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
1
Published every Thursday at Williston North Dakota the editor oversees local coverage and weekly edition details.
Local notice promotes a two night engagement at Odd Fellows Hall Willis ton North Dakota on December 11 and 12 featuring Andrew Phee's dramatic company with a large cast and 12 specialty acts. A street parade and band concert are planned with ads for ticket sales and preserved seating.
Nordby visits Hoffland ranch while Congdon calls at our office in Nesaon. Palmer from Foplar Mont. visits Williston. Crary, Herald proprietor, arrives from Crary. Al Martin, stabbed recently, seen on streets. Congregational Church plans Christmas Tree on Dec 25. Wimbledon reports diphtheria and school closures with four deaths last week. Ladies of Congregational church raise $25 at recent entertainment. Milk delivery service promotes pure aerated bottled milk. Miss Bessie Loughland from Neseou attends Thanksgiving party at court house. Violet Newell hosts a party for about 40 guests. Ea H Barnettend promoting Andrew McPhee’s troupe in Williston next Monday. 50 boxes of Prunes at Heppraicnt Bros. & Co. Dr Van Dyke treats Pat Cushing, recovering from engine accident. Wm Rogan travels with wife toward St Paul, may visit Ireland. Andy McPhee to bring another comedy show next Monday. crowd delight cited.
John Hayes arrives from Madison and C A Foster secures schoolhouse contract at Neason pending May completion. A baby boy born to Joseph Cartier prompts local congratulations. Hennensen Bros. offers overcoats at 6.00. Molineaux of Towner News visits for Little Maddy irrigation survey. Yaukin partners with Lucas to open a billiard room in Snyder’s former stand. A court room loot article notes a unique ladies wear item on display. Entre Nous Club meets. Hemrick and Kaste win most games, Homman and Overson take prizes for fewest games. Williston locals urged to visit Williston State Bank for banking services. See 4th page for more locals and ads.
Local items recount posts, fires, and notices in Williston. Charles Shafer moves his family to Williston and is named postmaster. a new post office is under his care. A residence near town burns, suspected arson, with full losses. Classifieds seek workers while offering modest pay. Thanksgiving voices reflect a community feast. Local crime reports include an attempted suicide by Hans Thorpe’s wife and Thorpe’s self-harm, with Thorpe expected to recover.
Max Horsain of Williston invites notes to be taken or typed work at Williams County State Bank office. Prompter aided service with care. Church notices announce December 3 services at Congregational Church with sermons titled An Awful Mistake and The Undivided Presence, plus Sunday School and Y P S C E events and choir arrangements.
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