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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
4
The piece argues that cooperation underpins Williston’s development from roads and water to electric lighting and libraries. It notes cooperation can be voluntary or misused, but stresses that the city’s progress comes from citizens uniting to improve public services and facilities.
A report on 24 North Dakota demonstration farms calculates that if these farms were managed as well as the demonstrations, 1911 wheat and oat yields would yield $38,308,620 more. The study, supervised by W. R. Porter and E. W. Hall, details crop rotations and field handling. Senator McCumber bills to repeal postoffice disclosure requirements on newspapers, arguing the law burdens small country papers and may face constitutional tests.
A Socialist meeting is called in Williston for 8 30 p m Saturday December 21st to organize the county party and plan better county organization. Ellendale lists 68 candidates for postmaster positions.
A North Dakota led drive seeks a one million dollar national memorial fund from Norwegians in America to celebrate Norway’s centennial in 1914. Funds will support public humane causes via the Norwegian Erthering, with 67000 reserved to repair Trondheim cathedral. H Bendeke and N F Hegge coordinate effort from Grand Forks and Hatten.
Whitelaw Reid, the American ambassador to Great Britain since 1905, died at his London residence Dorchester House from pulmonary edema. King Edward VII and British royals expressed condolences. The body will be sent home with possible interment at Sleepy Hollow after consultations with Ogden Reid and the British government.
Mr. Anderson a traveling salesman and Miss Mattie Mitchell of Williston were married by Rev. Wickard at the M E Parsonage at 8 o clock on Tuesday December 17. They will establish their home in Williston with headquarters in Williston.
Local column lists visits departures and sales plans by residents F F Plummer Fred Zimliske Henry Harrison Mrs Vern McMurrin Mrs Chris Cook and Chris Cook announce travel and a December sale date amid holiday notes. Mrs Nells Peterson's death follows a Danish cemetery burial with community sympathy and verse.
E Clair moved his family to Woriston last week. Marie Simmons visited her parents. The river delays freezing. Farmers lack cars to ship grain. Mary Guthrie keeps school lively. Oneita Thornton joined a Sunday visit and ice spinning. Joint Christmas exercises planned at Trenton. Open winter aids stock, coal, and wood. Rev Leo Brown held services at the school house with a fine sermon. Services December 22 at 2 30 p.m.
Reports from San Diego to Williston include Blankenship relocating to San Diego Cal. Ben Ericson couple depart for eastern visit. Mrs Nells Peterson ill in Williston and daughter Sophia assists. Knudtsons move to Williston for winter. Dan McGrath and Willie Frederickson visit Ramey home. A baby born to Nells Peterson. Chris Nelson worked in Williston shop. Farmers haul coal from P G Heads. No snow, wind blows. Mrs Lars Peterson visiting Nells in Williston. Mrs J A Cooper ill. Threshing finished. yards fenced by Robert Emmons. trees planted earlier withered.
The opening of Pioneer Hall will occur on New Year's Eve thirteen miles north and one mile east of Williston near Spring Coulee. A big dance will be held and refreshments served in the evening. Everyone is invited.
Brownie Emery, the young man shot by Tom Allen near Fairview two or three weeks ago, died last week from injuries. The shooting facts were published when Allen was brought here and jailed temporarily before transfer to McKenzie County jail.
Mortgagee Charles T. Gra provides notice of sale under a 1908 mortgage by Jennie Craik Fairweather. Property described as the sw1 4 and w1 2 of sections 13 and 24, township 159, range 102. Sale at court house front door January 18 1913 at 2 PM for $125.10 plus foreclosure costs. Attorneys Baker & Stuart Ambrose ND.
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