Local notes from Williston and area recap Christmas gatherings
A scattered patch of community items notes J Sommers as a Williston chaiter, two Coal Bridge real estate men scouting land, and Mrs A Roe improving after illness. Reports of trips by Herman Schultz and James Lackey to Williston. A December 12 gathering at Mr William Fairweather senior’s home honored his milestone with games, music, lunch, and warm wishes. Also mentions A Dale Amabaugh, John Lyman visiting Ambrose and Garden Valley, and Albert Blankenship’s Christmas visit to Williston. The Missouri Ridge message extends happy New Year wishes to Graphite readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. €. Sommers
Williston
Coalbridge
Mont
A. Roe
Herman Schultz
James Lackey
G. Rosenthal
Wm, Fairweather Senior
Garden Valley
Albert Blankenship
Williamton
Missouri Ridge
Twelve Mile Hill Local News Highlights
M F Miller and son Donald hauled coal to Epping for their business. A C Long was a waller in Epping. Ed Lippencott stayed with Fin Popple. Charlie Long left for Indiana. Theo Gilbert took Miss Amy Hill to Williston for Fargo travel. Elmer Grisemer and family visited Allen Long. A stormy Sunday at Twelve Mile Hill. Charley Kinney visited Epping. Ilah and Irene Potter spent holidays at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Miller
Donald
Epping
A.C. Long
Ed. Lippencott
Fin Popple
Charlie Long
Indiana
Theo Gilbert
Amy Hill
Williston
Fargo
N. D
Elmer Grisemer
Allen Long
Twelve Mile Hill
Charley Kinney
Misses Ilah
Irene Potter
Christmas at Missouri Ridge and Williston notes
Residents, including Mr. and Mrs. BR and C. A. Wicks and Miss Guthrie, travel for holidays. Visitors from Williston join Christmas tree events at Garden Valley and Rocky Ridge school. Several families and neighbors share programs, treats, and gifts amid blizzard closings and holiday absences.
Christmas Eve at Rose Valley Brightens With Toys and Talks
Snowy week gave sleighing then a howling blizzard. J M Warfield of Williston dined with W P Thornton. Frank Keplinger and Jack Lambert visited the Thorntons. A joint Xmas program by Misses Sheppard and Marshall drew praise for recitations songs and a decorated tree with presents. Santa arrived by window delivering candy to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Warfield
Williston
W. P. Thornton
Frank Keplinger
Jack Lambert
Thorntons
Sheppard
Marshall
Santa Claus
Martin
Don Majors
Irvin Mitchell
Wilbur
Rose Hill Couples Plan January Wedding and Ranch Deal
Rose Hill residents report a betrothal for Albrecht and Van Trees with a forthcoming wedding about February first. Chas Van Trees aims to close a four hundred acre ranch sale for around 4500, while local residents return home for holidays and discuss community events including a Christmas tree, a literary meeting, and a forthcoming subscription push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Albrecht
Chas. van
City of Opportunity
Rose
Messra
Mat. Battes
Julius Hillestad
Big Four
T. M. Ashjer
Bonetrails
Albright Ranch
Chas. van Trees
van Trees
D. E. Weaver
Blair
Spring Couriers Bring Visitors and News
Roy Armstrong and Art Clay visited town Saturday while Willie Lindstrom visits his uncle Sohn Moline. Mr and Mrs W Mitchell spent time in the community as spring activities continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Armstrong
Art Clay
Willie Lindstrom
Sohn Moline
Christmas Gatherings and Community Notices in Williston
Christmas dinners and gatherings abound with the Addyman and Haines families visiting, Spring Coulee and Gambetta activities, a Christmas tree program, and literary society events. Legal notices in Williams County Court warn of pending summons for debts, while local shoppers seek flour delivery and frequent townly exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams County
N. Dak
Williston
North Dakota
Geo. A. Gilmore
A. J. Field
Funeral for six day old daughter held at Westview
The funeral of the six day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Dillon was held at Westview church last Monday at 2 p m with interment in Westview cemetery. Sympathy extended to the bereaved. W G Hanson and family spending Christmas at Ross with relatives. A J Lambert and others attended Christmas exercises at Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Coulee
Mitchell
P. A. Campbell
Gambetta
E. O. Lucas
Oscar Williams
Charley Warner
M. C. Dillon
Westview Church
Westview Cemetery
W. G. Hanson
Ross
A. J. Lambert
A. Mills
C. Be 'Alspach
Trenton
A.J. Lambert
Williston
F. L. Rice
Winter News From Williston Prairie Community
A holiday update from Williston highlights Elizabeth Youngs and Nellie Larsen traveling to Minneapolis and nearby towns, with visits planned for two weeks. The piece notes schoolhouse purchases by Snyder of Plain View and social gatherings at C J Cooks, plus weathering a prairie storm and a lone schoolma’am’s appeal amid a cold landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Plain View
Misa Nellie Larsen
Minneapolis
Morgan
Springfeld
Minn
Misa Nellie
Ma'am
McMurrin
John Guyot
William Gerber
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DENCE
Bassport
Viz Williams Conifer
Howard
Mr. Fairweather
A. Dale Amabaugh
John Lyman
Ambrose
Missouri
Ridge
Joe Gromatka
Keible
S. M. Clark
Charley Clark
Christmay
Will
Hugo
Virgil Blankenship
Louise F, Guthrie
Joel Gromatke
Frank Honek
Rocky Ridge
E. A. Laird
Son Howard
Ada Ford
Register of Deeds Office
R.T. Wicks
Rose Valley
Rose Hill
Arno F. Grimm
Marmon
Mrs. J. Albrecht
Vern
Geo. Albrecht
Graphic
The
O. Lucas
Mra
Thomas Heaton
Arthur Clay
Mr. and
Will Haines
Chas, Alfred
Oliver
Clarence Moline
T. R. Addyman
E. C. Lucas
Herb Addyman
J. T. Addyman
Addyman Brothers
Walter Mitchell
Walnut Grove
Tracy
Santa
Andrew Steen
Friend
State of North Dakota
Williams
Justice Court
A. H. Vohs
J. Bye
State of
of William
W. C. Francis
People’s Exchange
Bye
Pisia
Justice of the Peace
Robert Slater
Westview
Elizabeth Youngs
Nellie Larsen
Saginaw
E. W. Jeffrey
Quality Store
Seibert’s Barber Shop Postoffice Building
Stenehjem & Husebye
Ice
Beettappere
Ss Decors
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