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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
2
Correspon dence highlights social visits at Twelve Mile Hill with Lukins Cary and others. Sleighing is fine. coal hauling active. several trips to Williston and nearby homes. A literary society debate about Indian and negro mistreatment ended with a negro victory. Community social events include a basket social and Thanksgiving gatherings.
Thanksgiving day described as quiet in Sand Creek with local visits. Families including Webb Snook Raulston Head Rensberger Brown Logan Chambers and Willis ton residents are noted visiting relatives. Mrs Head was listed as ill last week and several residents traveled to town on Saturday.
A farmer urges parents to preserve farm life pleasures as youth leave for cities. Local notes mention William Gerber and Sidney Fletcher shopping in Williston, Elizabeth Young's Thanksgiving stay, Pearl Garretson as a cook, Nellie Larsen boarding, teaching duties, and Thanksgiving visits at several homes.
The Thanksgiving ball at Mr Francis drew a good crowd and memories of a joyful night. Curt Hanna spent a few days at Elliott's last week. John Hamilton and family with Orin Hamilton and family and Lee Hamilton and R A Rieder and families shared Thanksgiving dinner at Will's.
Social items recount visits and gatherings around Thanksgiving in Williston and nearby areas. Eva Schuler stayed with Mrs. Geo Hogan, Lou Ross visited Alexander, and the Sige Jaynes party enjoyed a successful Thanksgiving dance.
Mrs Hamon and Miss Anna Keeker visited Mrs Dillree Sunday. Mr Dillree and W C Brooks heard James J Hill's speech at Williston Monday. Thanksgiving dance at the Green farm drew good attendance. Mrs Ida Dusell raffled nine turkeys before the dance. Mr and Mrs A Hoffer and Mr and Mrs Earl Smith visited Williston, Vera Smith joined them for Thanksgiving. The E A Allen homestead was bought by Miss A Keeker of Minneapolis. The Hamrons plan to visit Minnesota for the winter.
Rev Theo Schoessow of Ray led German services at the Rose Hill schoolhouse Sunday with another service planned Tuesday December 26. A twelve pound boy arrived at his home and brought joy. A New Year gathering is planned one New Year night with music and lunch at midnight near the Rose Hill schoolhouse Gambetta post area.
John Moe works on the Albrecht house this week. A number from this vicinity enjoyed the basket supper at Spring Coulee Friday night. We hope Spring Coulee folks attend the New Year’s dance. Miss Tony Beronek visited her sister Mrs. Chas West Sunday.
Spring Coulee site Improvement League hosted a Thanksgiving entertainment with over forty dollars raised for a school barn. Local residents, including Frank Morlan and Edna Moline, visited Williston and Town, while P A Campbell traveled to City of Opportunity. Next Literary meet set for Dec 8. attendees invited.
Mr. Ray Brown works at the saw mill near Baker's Ferry. Mrs. Alfred Wagenman visited relatives Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Waterman of Arnegard visited the Larkin home over Sunday. The Helping Hand Club met with Mrs. Florence Young on Wednesday for a pleasant afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Alexander and Mr. and Mrs. Larkin C. Hart shared Thanksgiving turkey at the W. A. Palmer home.
In Twin Butte, residents organized a Thanksgiving Eve surprise party for Mr and Mrs Harvey Therrien. The Lanonette school house hosted a high grade student performance directed by Fred Smith and M Arters with J M Dessault and Harvey Therrien.
The Nelson school Basket social raised 35 dollars from nineteen baskets for the Xmas tree. Zodrow and Ayars families visited the county seat and Thanksgiving gatherings. Local residents plan farming and building projects including a new house for Dick Flatley and carpentry by Harry Lutz.
Mr and Mrs S Clark and guests joined Thanksgiving with Henry Poe and Raleigh Blankenship. Ada Ford visits Williston. box social at Spring Coulee. several families attend dinners, music, and a planned Christmas program at the school. Pete Dorian heads to Mexico for land interests, to remain until next fall. Charley Trowbridge moves his family to Williston for winter schooling.
The article notes Clarence Beard planning a trip to Indiana to visit relatives and not returning until after the holidays. It also mentions Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Burt Beard with several guests including Mr and Mrs W A Thompson and John Harpster. Miss Elsie Vincent visited Sundays with Mrs Chas Palmer.
Mr and Mrs Harry Gumberling spent Thanksgiving with Chas Gumberling and many locals attended a big dance in Epping Thursday evening. Names include Stanley Willard Emma Bickell Thomas Bickell Von Gorres R E Pepple Bean Jess Pepple Harry Bickell family Ethel Seaton Minot visitors Jess Pepple Grand Forks trip for Railway Mail Clerk candidacy. A reward is offered for the wine thieves. Floyd Peacher G W Wise dig a well for Harry Gumberling Jack Ogaarty Minnesota caller.
Department of the Interior announces Wil liam B. Diggins of Stroud North Dakota will present final commutation proof for the land described in sections 9 10 and 15 township 152 north range 100 west Williston North Dakota January 10 1912 before the Register and Receiver Names of witnesses include Frank G. Hyde McCutcheon John Kelly George Hogan and Samuel Adams Resister
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