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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
4
The Williston county paper dated Thursday December 26 1913 reports local notices and minor legal items. It records community affairs and official notices with concise announcements for residents and readers of the era.
Washington reports Postmaster General Burleson urges government control of telegraph and telephone lines, citing postals’ self sufficiency since 1883 and constitutional basis. He notes acts of 1866 and 1902 show intent to acquire and run electrical communications as postal facilities, following parcel post success and global practice. The report calls for study and potential congressional recommendations on acquisition and integration of telecom networks under government ownership.
A reader writes a nostalgic missive praising the vast Missouri prairies and Western freedom. The author expresses deep love for home, the land, and its people, contrasting it with life back East and affirming a strong sense of roots, toil, and gratitude to God.
Rolla Harvey, an alleged bootlegger, was killed after a fifteen man posse surrounded the city hall second floor where he conducted a joint. A rifle battle left two others wounded as Eastling and Deputy Weber were shot. Harvey, firing from a window, was killed when bullets struck him as his wife handed him a revolver.
Chicago, Dec. 18. The will of the late William Deering disposing of an estate of more than 12 million dollars was filed in probate court today. All charitable bequests were made during his lifetime and large sums were transferred to heirs. The fortune came from harvesting machinery. One third to son Charles, one third to son James, one third to five grandchildren. Richard Howe, a son in law, received 150000 and William Howe, a grand son, 100000. Pre-death bequests to Northwestern University exceeded 1,000,000.
A local editor recalls a mix up over a birth notice saying a boy was born to Mr and Mrs Jack Adams on December 8. A different Jack Adams in Trenton prompted clarification. the paper apologizes for the confusion and wishes Jack luck a merry Christmas.
Pastor A. E. Distad announces Williston events including Christmas tree on Christmas day at 8 p.m and Sunday school at 3 p.m English service at 8 p.m. Lake Creek church holds Christmas service at 10 a.m. Ploom Creek hosts a Christmas tree on December 29 at 1 p.m Norwegian services on Christmas day at 10 a.m New Year's Day Norwegian service in Williston at 10 20 a.m and Bainville at 7 30 p.m Round Prairie has a Friday December 26 service at 11 a.m at A. Tund Breen's
The conference report on the administration currency bill, already approved by the house, was approved by the senate 43 to 25. It was sent to Vice President Marshall and Speaker Clark for signatures before a 6 PM signing by the president. Senators Poindexter Jones Norris and Weeks supported the bill with Democrats in the final form. The Warren Case in Minot North Dakota saw a jury award the county $385 for interest on funds Warren retained, after previously dismissing the mileage charge claim. State’s Attorney Nestos vowed to appeal to the supreme court and hinted at possible criminal action if the appeal fails.
Congregational Church announces services at 10:80 A M and 7:30 P M in Library Hall with Bible School at 11:45 and Y P C ELS at 6:30. Edwin Shaw pastor extends New Year invitation. Quiet wedding Thursday December 18 at 2:30 PM joined Adolph Pluckivay and Anna Jensen by Rev B S Shaw at the Lindquist home 926 First Ave West. Best man Peter Jensen and Grace Gorman attended. They will reside in Barr Mont after a short luncheon hosted by Mrs Lindquist.
August Justunen confessed to killing wife and baby in Hamlin county. He was brought to Watertown for a preliminary hearing at Castlewood, waived, and held for circuit court trial without bail. To avoid a lynching, he will be kept in Codinlon county jail. He declined an attorney. defense to argue insanity.
Tolies reports an automatic derailment device saved the Chicago bound San Francisco limited on the Rock Island lines from a head on collision after air brakes failed. The runaway derailed into a ditch, minutes before the limited passed. The freight engineer and fireman were buried under coal but survived.
A collection of quips and cartoons with social bits and jokes. Includes exchanges about spanking, a doctor patient vignette, a butter weigh-in court scene, and a humorous domestic scene with the Murphys. The light humor mirrors early 20th century newspaper features.
The piece argues for rigorous enforcement of the Illinois anti cigarette law for minors amid rising smoking among youths and adults. It cites The Literary Digest debate on quitting and notes doctors advocating dietary changes and silver nitrate mouth washes as quit methods. It questions law enforcement effectiveness and urges citizens to support the law.
A fragment mentions a minor pupil and issues of tobacco use or possession in a park or lands used for youth activities. The text is incomplete but suggests discipline or rule enforcement related to smoking and park conduct.
Friday and Saturday saw visitors from Williston and Crosby. Norma, Magloire Raymond, and families attended dances and Christmas celebrations. A local basket social funded gas lights for the school. A Norse program and upcoming wedding plans were noted with community congratulations.
Viola Conrad Administratrix of the estate of Frank Conrad late of East Forks Williams County North Dakota announces to creditors and all persons with claims against the deceased to exhibit them with the necessary particulars within the legally specified time to the undersigned or as required by law.
A garbled OCR fragment lists partial words and names without clear context. It contains scattered letters and unclear phrases that resemble a historical note or caption but lacks complete sentences or identifiable events. No coherent subject, date, or location can be determined from the readable text.
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