Local residents travel, holidays, and town notes in Williston
Local visitors include C G Bratsburg and H Clark in Wiliston. Christmas and holiday travels recur. Miss Baldwin and Prof Onstad head to Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Parcels Post system is discussed. a local military company invitation is issued. The city schools close for two weeks. Egg producer Lady Show You sold for 800 dollars after a record 281 eggs. Marriage notices and upcoming business openings are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Porrit
Fargo
Miss Baldwin
Sparta
Wis
Mrs. Modie
Madison
Wisconsin
Miss Nelson
Miss
D. E. Fuller
Williston
Fuller Home Brand
Alexander
D. J. Pippinger
Julian
Montana
J. B. Pippinger
Miss Moe
Wiliston Schools
Mountain Grove
John Snyder
Clara Snyder
Minnesota
H. R. Evans
Bleet
TL. B. Hanns
Mr. Evans
H. MacCarter
Great Northern
Northfield
Minn
Andrina Jorgena Johnson
Ole O. Howe
Stanley
Percy Gifford
Williams County Notices and Local Agency Updates
The Williams County Abstract Company plans to relocate from the basement of the Williams County Bank building to new offices two doors south, adjacent to Champine and Mooney. E R Brownson resigns as Waters Users Association secretary with C Ellithorpe acting secretary. The state Board of Health November report lists 26 births and 10 deaths in Williams county, with Williston figures of 7 births and 7 deaths. A Christmas dinner at the G N Cafe hosted by Mr and Mrs W G Lynch included Dr and Mrs Chapman and several locals. Holyoke Mass firm White & Wyckoff announces a calendar stationery line Autocrat Linen with 10 cent mail offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams County Abstract Company
Gifford
Iowa
Waters Users Association
E. R. Brownson
C. Ellithorpe
McIntosh & Cathro
Williams County Bank
Champine & Mooney
State Board of Health
Williams County
Williston
W. G. Lynch
G. N. Cafe
Great Northern Plans 630 Mile North Dakota to Montana Electrified Line
The Great Northern railway proposes to electrify its 630 mile line from New Rockford North Dakota to Lewiston Montana, creating the Montana Eastern under GN control. The $10 million project aims to cut operating costs with lignite fuel via central boiler plants and long distance power transmission. Also notes local trips by editors and teachers on vacation and a billiards ad at Arcade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Montana
Great Northern Railway
New Rockford
Lewiston
United States
Yellowstone River
McKenzie County
Raway
Great Northern
Montana Eastern
Pittsburgh
Christmas in Williston Bright Sunny Holiday
Williston enjoyed a quiet Christmas with clear skies and rare sunshine all day. Residents stayed home with family while some travelers returned for the holiday. churches offered well received services and locals shared hospitality and festive meals. Santa delivered plenty in the spirit of good cheer and peace on earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williaton
Williston
Santa
Return Engagement of Geo D Sweet's Messenger Boy at Gates
Local circles buzz over Geo D Sweet theatre attraction Messenger Boy returning to Gates Opera House on Saturday December 24. Sweet promises a strong show, with the same company Grit Two-Penny and Roxy. He notes this is his farewell production of the play and recalls Marjorie Sweet, grown to a noted actress who has performed in Paris New York and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. D. Sweet
Gates Opera House
Mr. Sweet
Two-Penny
Roxy
Marjorie Sweet
Havng
Paris
New York
London
Arcade Parlors Install New Billiard Equipment
Billiard players are informed that new balls and equipment have been installed at the Arcade Parlors. The notice notes updated gear to improve play conditions for patrons.
Ducks Going North Near Court House
Deputy C C Peterson and attorney Burdick observed a large flock of wild ducks heading north near the courthouse. The scene drew 500 men and 500 women who gathered to hear Elias Day, a characterist, on January 6th, 1913 at Gates Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Peterson
Burdick
Elias Day
Gates Opera House
Library News Highlights North Dakota History Volumes and Kids Books
The North Dakota Historical Society releases Volume Three of its Collections featuring Fort Totten Swedes Mennonite settlements Red River Valley and several biographies. New titles include The Romance of Billygoat Hill Four Afoot The Tailor of Gloucester and The Tale of Two Bad Mice. Elias Day set for January 6 and Panama exhibit plans for 1918 advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Historical Society of
North Dakota
Fort Totten
Red River Valley
Alice Hegan Rice
Wiggs
Banking reform to be considered at Wilson's April session
Washington correspondents say banking reform will be a major topic in the April special session called by President elect Wilson. Fowler has a bill, LaFollette may introduce another, and the Banking and Currency Committee will likely submit one or more. A panic-proof, scientific system requires pooling of reserves, a rediscount system for commercial paper, Treasury separation from banking, and financing for foreign trade. Congress must devise the machinery to implement these fundamentals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Fowler
Banking and Currency Committee
LaFollette
Treasury
Farm Rotation Benefits and Reward Notice
A discussion of planned farm rotation outlines six aims including soil productivity, drought resilience, weed control, labor distribution, lower unit production costs, and livestock feed to boost profits. A $500 reward is offered for a finder of a missing man named Elias Day, last heard January 6.
Confession Dismissed in Montana Murder Case
In district court last week the second degree murder charges against Dr. E. H. Belyea were dismissed for lack of evidence after a forced confession obtained under threat was ruled inadmissible. The case arose from the death of a Mandak woman patient. Belyea had been practicing law at Plentywood since release on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Belyea
Mandak
Mont
Oail
Plentywood
Montana
Pinkerton
Belyen
Palmer, Craven and Burns
Willston
Western Union Telegraph Office Moves to New Building
The Western Union Telegraph office will relocate soon after the new year to the Overson building on the same street near the current site. The space will be fitted for the telegraph office with new fixtures and furniture, and the entire building will be occupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Office
Overson
Congregational Church Services Rabbi Shaw Pastor
Edwin 8 Shaw presides at Congregational Church with morning sermon The Passing of the Old Year and an evening Swearing Off Bible school at 11 45 EB at 6 30 A Yuletide social at the parsonage last Friday brought holly Xmas tree and games The free offering goes to the EB treasury The Life of Christ slide series and choir music drew a crowded house Mrs Hardaway sang Come Unto Me and Mrs Shaw performed two solos
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Edwin
Shaw
P. C. EB
Treasury
Jesus
Hardaway
Union Commercial College Sends Stenographers to Firms
The Union Commercial College of Grand Forks N D recently placed Miss Nora Dahl with C H Robinson Co as stenographer The manager of the Co Mr John Disher was placed as stenographer years ago He is now manager They employ six U C C students Ask the college for their free catalog
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Commercial College of
Grand Forks
N. D
Nora Dahl
C. H. Robinson Co
John Disher
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. G. Bratsburg
Rudser
Wiliston
H. Clark
Elsworth
B. B. Milner
Gilford, Montana
Mrs. E. S. Shaw
Prof. Onstad
Minnapolis
T. L. Sagaser
Temple
Kansas City
A. J. Larsen
Lake Park
Ers
Williston No. Dak
Electric RY
North Dak
C. L. Marshall
The
Herald
South Dakota
John Boe
Chicago
St. Louis
Miss McAndrews
Grandin
Miss Roe
St. Paul
Miss Switzer
Minneapolis
Miss Palmer
Miss Morgan
Devils Lake
Moe
Chetek
Miss Shepard
Courteney
Eyolfson
Edinburg
Ahlers
Ada
Miss Metcalf
Casselton
Olson
Hillsboro
Miss Johnson
Cannon Falls
Zahm
Mason City
Stoneberg
Herman
Miss Newlander
Grafton
King
Eagle Lake
Rowcliffe
Osceola
Miss Grundy
Powers Lake
Miss Brown
St. Cloud
Supt Forster
Mr. Miller
Dennett
Toftley Sherin
Todd
DUCKS
Library News
Elias
Janet McKenzie Hill
de Boston Cooking School Magazine
Epycare Center
Sendii
Coutila Cook
With Brokerage CO
Insurance Company
Eastern Corporation
E. J. Lander & Co
Minot
J. Arthur Cunningham, Mgr. Williston Ofice
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