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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1911

Page

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District Court Opens Quietly With Busy Session

The December term begins under Judge Frank E. Fisk with a large legal gathering. Jurors are listed for the term and several cases are scheduled for trial including assaults, nuisance charges, embezzlement and larceny.

District Court Frank E. Fisk QO. L Wilson Bonetraill Nels C. Knutson Williston Ole Thorson Pleasant Valley Magnus Lundquist Ray Ole Russell Springbrook Fred Plotner Tioga Andrew J. Egge Howard W. S. More Angie Levi Larson Ray G. T. Narveson Marmon Arthur P. Brown Charles Gordon Hofflund J. D. Gatts A. Peterson Stordahl Albin Nelson Elias Matern Gladys Halvor Mortenson Abraham Lyons H. W. Braatelien State W. B T. W. Greer Berg Braatelien Andrew C. Allen van Brown H. Bb. Doughty James Burke Thomas Logan Palemi, Craven and Barnes Harry Fosty Staine & Maloney

Saint Peters Episco pal Church Musical Service Planned

The second monthly musical service at Saint Peters Episcopal Church will feature a large choir led by Mrs A W Jemison next Sunday evening. The program replaces the sermon with sacred selections including solos by Geo E Forster and Bunnett, a violin obbligato by Onstad, and a benediction by the priest. A special collection will fund Christmas activities for the Sunday school children.

A. W. Jemison Geo E. Forster Bunnett Creed Bunnett Geo. E. Forster W. Jennison Onstad L. Moe

Hold Services for Bond for the Late Arthur Bond

A funeral service for Arthur Bond was held at the I. O. O. F. hall Monday at ten o clock, conducted by Attorney Owens. The remains were taken to Schafer after noon for interment.

Arthur Bond

Land show at full blast draws crowds and praise

From St Paul Minnesota December 13 special to Graphic Mayor Jackson attends the land show as critics hail the most complete land show yet with marvels from Alaska Washington Oregon Idaho Montana North and South Dakota and the Mt Williston exhibit drawing many visitors

Jackson Williston St. Paul, Minn Alaska Washington Oregon Idaho Montana North South Dakota Mt Williston

From Gotham to Williston Portrait Studio Ad

A pasted notice touts North Dakota Williams county as a holiday destination and promotes Pasenault's studio opposite Star Theatre offering portrait studies groups weddings babies and other photos with emphasis on quality and value for travelers and locals alike.

Pasenault Star Theatre

Conductor Wynn Returns After Fatal Wreck Tragedy

Conductor R C Wynn arrived in the city from Rugby hospital where he has been since a fatal wreck that killed two fellow trainmen. Wynn, in convalescent condition, expects to resume his regular run in a few days. He praised Engineer Wright and Fireman O Leary as among the best engine men, noting their long collaboration on the Dakota Division and a recent assignment to pull J J Bills special from Williston to Devils Lake.

R. OC. Wynn Rugby Wynn Engineer Wright O'Leary Mr. Winn Wright Dakota Dunseith J. J. Bill Williston Devils Lake

Mississippi Man Pleads Guilty to Petty Larceny in North Dakota

Leon Miller Scott of Jackson Mississippi admitted stealing a coat after arriving in North Dakota. He pleaded guilty in Justice Field's Court and received 20 days in the county jail with expected holiday meals in custody.

J. M. Scott Justice Field Leon Miller Scott Jackson Miss North Dakota Harry Wheeler Columbia Hotel T. F. Reynolds Scott Round House Tfierr Olson

Thanksgiving hospitality at Muddy Valley with Coulters and Phillips

Advance Nourishment KE. V. and L. V. Coulter and families joined Mr. and Mrs. Cormany and kin as guests of Ed Philips for Thanksgiving. L. V. Coulter fasted before breakfast and required nourishment at the Phillips home starting with a tabloid portion and finishing with a substantial lunch. By dinnertime he sat to the table and used the best cutlery with the rest of the party.

KE. V L. V. Coulter Mrs. Cormany Ed Philips Muddy Valley Phillips Home

Expected One Arrives Friday After Conditional Pardon

Will T Poe, released on a conditional pardon, arrived Friday evening at Jud Pettiss home by buggy after train arrival. Public curiosity runs high over the pardon terms and future disclosures. Peter Knutson departs for a ten day Minnesota horse buying trip.

Will T. Poe No. 5 Jud Pettiss Poe Secret Service Peter Knutson Minnesota

Bill Seeks 25000 for Williston Post Office Building

State Committeeman AJ Stutne announced House Bill 14100 introduced by Congressman L B Hanna to provide 25000 more for erecting a suitable government building in Williston North Dakota. The measure was referred to the public buildings and grounds committee.

AJ. Stutne L. B. Hanna Committee On Senate House of Representatives United States of America Congress Treasury United States Williston North Dakota

Dedicate New Hospital Sunday Observances Listed

Remarks by Rev. A Johansen and Mayor J W Jackson frame a hospital dedication service. Presiding officer G B Metzger leads hymns and devotional segments with solos by C W Jennison and Lillie Moe. Dr C B Jones, Rev F M Hollett, and Mrs F P Bergman deliver addresses with coffee served after.

A. Johansen G. B. Metzger W. K. Bloom C. W. Jennison J. W. Jackson Dr. C Jones Lillie Moe Rev. F Hollett

Taft Greets Governors Special in Washington Visit

President Taft welcomed western governors to the White House with his smile while lamenting the absence of their million dollar Great Northern train exhibit. He praised the idea of directing attention to western lands and prosperity as the governors toured Washington and Baltimore audiences eyed the governors special display of farm products.

Washington Taft Great Northern Baltimore White House National Press Club Chesapeake Bay

Funeral Services for J. M. Uhlman

The funeral for James McEwan Uhlman was held Sunday at 2 30 p.m. at the Congregational church led by Rev. W Knighton Bloom with Rev. F B Hollett assisting. Music by a male quartet and Masonic Woodmen rites accompanied the service. Survived by wife Millie D P Jean two sons Elbridge and Eugene of this city three daughters Mrs Fred N Watson Antigo Wis Mrs S M Starr Schafer and Lettie at home. The family had lived in River Falls Wisconsin and later moved to North Dakota where he was active in business. The obituary notes a Pennsylvania accident last week cited as cause.

J. M. Uhlman W. Knighton Bloom F. 8. Hollett Masonic Woodmen James McEwan Uhlman Celsea Nova Scotia Millie Uhlman Elbridge Eugene Fred N. Watson Antigo Wis S. M. Starr Schafer and Lettie Wisconsin Pennsylvania

Hanna outlines the program of North Dakota's Hanna

Representative Hanna outlines a legislative program for the coming session. He seeks repeal of the Canadian reciprocity law and supports higher rural carrier salaries, opening Standing Rock lands, public buildings for Jamestown Valley City and Dickinson, and reforming commutation proofs and homestead timelines to three years.

Washington Hanna North Dakota Tanuga Wil Canada Standing Rock Jamestown Valley City Dickinson Congress Public Lands Committee Western States

Transcribing Records Contract At Divide County

M R Porter of Minot holds the contract to transcribe Divide county records and runs a staff at the court house. Miss Bess Moe of Minot oversees the work with Misses Maury Guthrey Harriett Moser and Helen Koschell, all of Minot, employed on the project.

M. R. Porter Minot Divide County Boase Bess Moe Maury Guthrey Harriett Moser Helen Koschell Magic City

Farm loan advice from H. V. Smith

H. V. Smith offers guidance on securing favorable farm loans including terms, interest considerations, and application steps for ranchers and growers seeking financing.

H. V. Smith

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