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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1909

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New Express Rule Cuts Out Booze

A federal regulation to take effect on January 1 restricts interstate liquor shipments through express companies. Bottled goods must be consigned to a bona fide purchaser, ending C O D practices and reducing such shipments to dry regions. North Dakota law will require clear outside marking and content description on all intoxicating liquor packages. The Tri-State Grain Growers convention is set for January 18 to 21 in Fargo with an invitation to attendees and their spouses.

North Dakota John Jones John Doe House News and Stockman

Oklahoma funds in defunct bank

Guthrie Oklahoma December 15 state funds totaling 122867.93 are on deposit in Farmers National Bank of Tulsa which closed its doors last night Governor Haskell reports Edward Cassidy secretary of the school and land commission deposited 700000 while State Treasurer James Menefee deposited 52867 93 The funds are protected by warrants and surety bonds with a state guaranty fund sufficient to cover depositors unless two state banks fail.

Farmers’ National Bank of Tulsa Haskell Edward Cassidy School and Land Commission James Menefee

Tri State Grain Growers Meet Set in Fargo January 18 21

The Tri State Grain Growers convention will be held in Fargo January 18 to 21. The program includes talks on manure spreaders winter wheat and stock topics with speakers Prof Boss from Minnesota W J Spillman from Washington Dairying horses cattle hogs and sheep sessions, horticulture, band concert, and talks by Miss Hoover and N C Bacheld. Speakers include M F Greeley and James J Hill to close the event.

Fargo N. D TriState Grain Growers Supt. Hoverstad Dean Shepperd Prof. Boss Minnesota W. J. Spillman Washington Senator McCumber Society of Equity Miss Hoover The Agricultural College the Grange N. C. Bacheld National Grange M. F. Greeley Dakota Farmer James J. Hill

Civil calendar keeps court busy with multiple verdicts

Judge Burr presided over civil calendar cases for Judge Goss. Plaintiffs won verdicts against Stroud Brothers for 2856.65 and 9642.00. Eva Bond won 175. Dora A. Stewart received 100. Fannie Finn case still outstanding. Several cases dismissed or continued. disbarment hearings against Wm Maloney underway with no verdict yet. Judge Burr briefly left for family illness.

Burr Goss A. J H. S. Mattison Stroud Brothers Eva Bond T. C. Hougen Bond Hougen E. M. Roenickers J. F. Woodley Dora A. Stewart W. C. Rawson C. H. Langdon E. B. Olson Langdon Fannie M. Finn T. C. Kelly Greenleaf Bradford Palda Green O. O. Adama Wm. Maloney

North Dakota Board Eyes Busy January Session

The North Dakota Board of Railroad Commissioners schedules its January 4, 1910 meeting to tackle cattle guard installations at crossings, return charges on empty oil carriers, and freight rates from Grand Forks to northern and southern points. Officials anticipate three days of sessions with railway representatives present to resolve rate inequities and favoritism claims for Ardoch and Fairdale routes.

Bismarck N. D North Dakota Board of Railroad Commissioners North Dakota Hall Grand Forks Kenmare Minneapolis St. Paul Ardoch Fairdale

Mail Order Bride Blues Prompt Runaway Plans

Minneapolis, Dec 11. Rancher Charles Swanson of Glendive Montana came to marry Sarah Johnson, a Chicago widow, after reading her ad. He waited at the union depot for her arrival with a white carnation as agreed but she did not come. Swanson, angered by the no show, vowed to remain a bachelor and had spent 150 on wedding clothes and 160 on a diamond ring.

Minneapolis Charles Swanson Glendive Mont Sarah John Chicago Swanson Union Depot

Syrians Granted Eligibility for U S Citizenship

The U S immigration service withdraws opposition to Syrians becoming citizens. Courts were told to stop denying declarations of intention and petitions for naturalization based on race. Clerks are instructed to disregard earlier directions tying citizenship to race as defined in section 2189.

Immigration Department of the United States Syria

United Lutheran Church Service Schedule and Invitation

Morning confirmation service at 10 30 in the courthouse and evening communion at 7 30. An invitation to attend noted with names Albert Jo banses.

United Lutheran Church Court House Albert Jobanses

North Dakota gets new bishop James O'Reilly from Minneapolis

Rome appoints Rev. James O'Reilly rector of St. Anthony of Padua in Minneapolis to the Fargo North Dakota bishopric. The 50 year old cleric replaces the late Bishop Shanley and brings NW ties and long service to the diocese. His arrival enables the pending dedication of Fargo's new church to proceed.

Rome Consistorial Mery del Val James O'Reilly St. Anthony of Padua Minneapolis North Dakota Northwest Fargo

Reward Offered In Kenneth McKenzie Murder Case

Governor Burke puts up 500 dollars for the capture of those responsible for Kenneth McKenzies murder at Aneta on October 16. The boys father added 500 dollars and Aneta citizens contributed 835 dollars to the fund.

Bismarck N. D Miller Aneta Kenneth McKenzie Burke

North Dakota Wins At Big Show In Grain Section

Commissioner Gilbreath reports North Dakota exhibitors earning multiple awards in the Sheaf Grain Section. First prizes go to William Laist and BE F Jurgensen in various categories with others taking second and third places. Attendees from North Dakota include G C Churchill, G W Randlett, and several couples and individuals. The North Dakota exhibit draws praise for grain booth design and mineral product displays at the state university, with compliments from L W Hill of the Great Northern.

W. C. Gilbreath North Bisbee N. D William Laist Bismarck Broadview Seed Company Broadview Mont R. J. Hughes Wahpeton J. P. Lowell Bayfield Colo Gua Neluon Verona Neb Williams Brummer Bros Hurley 8. D North Dakota the World-Herald L. W. Hill Great Northern The State University

Graphic Garden Home Contest Nears January Close

The Graphic Garden Home Contest ends January 22 as contestants push hard. Annie Ackerman posted a big gain adding about thirty new subscribers and by week’s end held a strong vote lead. Current tallies show Edith Munter 704,950. Hattie Pape 482,130. Mary Palmer 310,000. Annie Ackerman 312,000. Purcell 93,400. Spangler 24,000. Mitchell 15,300.

Graphic Garden Annie Ackerman Mina Monter Edith Munter Hattie Pape Mary Palmer John Purcell Annie Spangler Lulu Mitchell

Kenmare Man Foul Play Suspected in Death

John Nichols a Kenmare farmer is believed killed en route to Medicine Hat after a cargo wagons voyage from Baden. His body was found in a emigrant car near Seven Persona Alberta with no money or watch, fueling murder suspicions.

John Nichols Seven Persons Alberta Kenmare N. D Baden Medicine Hat Nichols Portal Seven Persona Alta

Christmas Tree and Concert at the Church

The Episcopal Sunday school invites all to a Christmas tree and concert in the church on Thursday evening December 23 at seven thirty. Everyone is welcome.

Episcopal Sunday School

Congress to adjourn for Christmas recess in two weeks

Washington reports Congress will adjourn for holidays on December 21 with a two week Christmas recess ending January 4. Chairman Tawney pressed for early adjournment to allow starting appropriation legislation, affecting Ways and Means timing.

Washington Congress Tawney House Committee On Appropriations House Ways and Means Committee

Reliable Home Neighbor offers mortgages and cooperative insurance

Good sense leads patrons to C. A. Houge Ia, at the same location, offering first or second mortgage loans and cooperative Fire Life or Accident policies with policyholders sharing in earnings. Mrs. Thomas Russell of Stillwater, Minn., arrives to spend winter with Mrs. Hill.

C. A. Houge Ia Thomas Russell Stillwater, Minn City Hill

No Concert Band to Stage New Year Dance

The No Concert Band will hold a dance at the opera house on New Year’s Eve December 31. Dancing begins as 1909 ends and continues into 1910 with music of the best quality and ample opportunity to enjoy yourself.

Williston Gates Opera House We Vates Opera House

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