This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
4
Rates for display and reading notices are listed with per inch and per line pricing and annual contract options. The Williston schools closed for the holidays and a roster of teachers with their Christmas travel plans is provided.
The city court day, adjourned forenoon Tuesday, ran costly with jurors and witnesses. Estimated expense ranged from 1200 to 2000 dollars. The editorial questions the policy of holding a term late in the month with a judge available only for a few days before holidays.
A Hebron North Dakota experimental station reports success in briquetting lignite by drying to drive off gas. Each three tons yield one ton of briquettes comparable to anthracite, offering heating and power possibilities. The piece urges Williston to secure a nearby coal mine to supply cheap light and electricity.
The Fargo Forum reports on Secretary Franklin MacVeagh's critique of the U S monetary system. He calls the current setup a patchwork that breeds panics and harms business, urging nonpartisan, nonpolitical readjustment and a strong reserve feature to prevent future crises.
Friday night a millinery shop owned by Miss Helen Kittleson burned at eleven o'clock. Firefighters arrived quickly but the crowded stock in the small room was entirely destroyed, with only slight building damage. The stock was reportedly fully insured.
Olaf Hanson of this city and Miss Cora Amundson of Epping united in marriage this morning at ten o clock officiated by Rev Hollett. The couple left on the honeymoon on number two and will spend a couple weeks in Starbuck Minnesota before returning to reside here. The bride is famed in Epping and the groom has worked as a clerk at the Great Northern hotel for the past year.
Don Wilder of Mormon and Miss Eva Marelius of Williston wed at the M. E. parsonage Saturday at eight. Rev Hollett officiated with Miss Mary Anderson and Roy Field as attendants. The couple left for the groom's Marmon farm to reside.
The Brotherhood of American Women elected officers on December 8 with A Kloss as Foreman and A J Stafoe as Master of Ceremonies. Gertrude D Dahmen served as Correspondent and Dr. P A Laberge as Physician. A social supper followed. another function is set for December 22.
Miss Myrtle O Leary and Eugene Bruegger were married in the Methodist church in Sauk Center Minnesota on Tuesday December 13th. O Leary moved to the city from Minnesota and Bruegger a longtime bookkeeper for Bruegger Mercantile Company. They honeymoon with relatives in Minnesota and plan to settle in Williston after Christmas. The Graphic extends best wishes.
Grain Wheat No 1 Northern 85 ¢ 83 Sts Bene Durum No 1 Oats per bushel Live Stock Cattle per pound 3 to .04 Dressed Veal Produce Batter per pound 35 Eggs per dozen 45 Potatoes new per bu Rutabages per bu Tornips per bu Carrots per bu Beets per bu 1.00
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.