Greengard Window Dressed With Snow and Lights
A detailed notice praises Henry Greengard for a snow themed window with frost diamonds and red berries lit by electric bulbs. It notes meticulous care and balance, comparing it favorably with city store displays and predicting strong reader appeal for a sequence of children’s tales by Prentiss, Allen, and Church including Three Greek Children.
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Greengard
Henry Greengard
Prentiss
Allen
North Pacific
Church
Library Christmas Closure and New Additions
The library closes on Christmas day with no fines for due books returning the next day. No Story Hour before Christmas, but scheduled the following Saturday. New shelf entries include Bindless by Right of Purchase, Castle Flower o' the Orange, Weyman Wild Geese, and a collection of historical stories.
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Canada
Alton
Somasco
City Scales Implemented for Coal Wood Weighing
Twenty four loads were weighed at the new city scales Monday under a city ordinance requiring bay and coal to be weighed there. Citizens should demand city weight slips and pay according to the city weight. Wood is to be measured by City Weigher Malcomb McKay. Williston charges ten cents per load.
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Malcomb McKay
Williston City
Tioga Trader Purchases Local General Store
O P Bakken, long time Tioga resident, bought O O Sordahl’s general store across from the Tioga State Bank for 7000 dollars. He plans quick clearances on some lines and substantial stock additions on others after the sale.
Section Boss Killed by Train at Manitou
Foreman Ben Fergenson of White Earth was struck by No 3 passenger train at Manitou while trying to move a hand car. He died before aid arrived. Two crew members escaped. The foreman died after leg injury and internal trauma. Remains sent to White Earth on No 3. hand car destroyed.
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Ben Fergenson
White Earth
Manitou
Fergenson
Resolutions for J M Uhlman Loss by Local Society
The Great Supreme Ruler of the Universe has removed J M Uhlman a worthy neighbor and longtime society member. The resolution notes his faithful service and records deep sympathy for his bereaved family while expressing hope the loss is overruled for good. A copy will be placed in camp records printed in local papers and sent to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Uhlman
F.P. Bergman
George Dickson
Bergman-Dickson Land Company
F. P. Bergman
PLP
Bergman
Signe Bergman
Denver Founder Honored by Governor Denver
Denver was founded by roving prospectors in 1858 and named after Gen. J. W. Denver, then Kansas governor. It grew rapidly, reincorporated in 1861, and became Colorado Territory capital in 1867. Judging the parents, a man asks why a woman tossed a baby under the chin. The reply says ugly babies gain attention from strangers, while home children get tender care from parents.
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Denver
J. W. Denver
Kansas
Great West
Territory of
Colorado
Monkey Murderer Terrorizes Nesles Valley Peasants
Paris correspondence reports a fearsome escaped monkey blamed for two women's deaths and multiple robberies. It has eluded capture for months, sparking countless efforts to seize it as villagers fear further ferocious acts.
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Nesles
Paris
London Daily Mall
Weather report for Williston week ending December 19 1911
Weekly weather summary for Williston North Dakota reports highest temperature 8 on the 1st, lowest 12 on the 14th, average 20, normal 14. Rainfall totals and normal amounts are not clearly stated due to fragmented OCR, with a second column noting a similar week ending date and a high 39 and low 16 for a later entry.
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Williston
N. D
For Sale Items Listed At Graphic Office
For sale a dark chestnut three year old mare and colt described as gentle and sound and suitable for single or double driving. Also for sale a six hole cook stove with warming closet and reservoir offered by ee Hansen. A second hand coach available. Two Durham cows ages three and six years, to be fresh soon, listed by C. W. Chase. Also sand and gravel sale noted with prices mentioned. Diamond slow wood listed by D. I. Tedd.
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Sheldon
Graphic Office
Ee Hansen
Durham
C. W. Chase
von Heffernan
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Akota
D. Wat
Nhat
Fargo Banks
B. B.C
Merce and Banking
Heavy Greengard
James
TIOGA
Sordahl
O. P. Bakken
Anderson Hdv. Co
East Broadway
Ollege
D. F.C
Leland Watkins
Pras
Watkins Aik
Farro
M.D
Ock
New York
Hardihood
Henry
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Suveru
Sase
North Dakota Farm
Proprty
County of
Huron, Stephen Township
Tario
Lon
Don. Farm
Tion
Lake
Huron
Grand Trunk Railroad
Ontario
Willis
Ton, N. D
E. Flint
N. Dak
Diamond Slow Wood
D. I. Tedd
L. B. Dochterman
M. D
Main Street
J. W Jackson
Rawson
Palace Hotel
Palace Cafe
Shady Glen
Hansen
North Main Street
Iwatch
Elgin
Beatrice Purcell
Trenton
F. H. Smith
White House
Arnegard
E. Broadway
James ‘Soward
Tata Anes
Depttir
Minneapolis
The
Farmers & Merchants Bank
the Farmers & Merchants Bank
Williston, N. D
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