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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
4
The piece argues the primary plan only works if results bind the people’s decision. It asserts Illinois Republicans should accept the caucus outcome and resist placing rival candidates before the legislature. The same principle applies to limiting further aspirants after a deliberate choice.
Notice for the Citizens National Bank of Willison in North Dakota announcing the annual stockholders meeting in banking rooms Williston on January 12 1909 at eight o clock p m. W S Davidson cashier. Palmistry advertisement offers past present and future readings with guarantee or no charge. 620 Central avenue 26 2tp.
The piece lampoons New Year resolutions about temperance and reform, mocks abstention rhetoric, and notes political figures and events as 1909 approaches. It mentions Archbold, Rockefeller, The Hague, Mrs Nation, and Roosevelt planning activities amid year-end reflections.
The Williston Concert Band will host a masquerade ball at the Gates Opera House on January 15. Prizes will be awarded for the best masquerade costumes, and the event invites wide attendance with emphasis on dressing up to avoid being left out.
In Bismarck six soldiers attacked hackman William Conor early today when he refused their request to take them to Fort Lincoln. They beat him and fled after driving away the team. Authorities rounded them up and sentenced them to twenty days in jail and a hundred dollar fine for assault and battery. The incident sparks hostility toward soldiers and criticizes the army canteen policy.
Judge Goss delivered sentences yesterday for six inmates from the current term. Ranging from one day in jail to thirty years in the state penitentiary, sentences included Thomas Colins for first degree robbery at ten years, Phillip Conroy for first degree robbery, twenty to thirty years, and Anthony Howard for first degree robbery, three to five years. Harry Lewis and William Rogers received four and five years for grand larceny respectively, while Van Dresser served one day for obtaining money under false pretenses.
Nelson reports a Xmas social hop at Wm Sanders venue. Mrs. Fell from the south side visited her sister Mrs Sanders for Christmas. M C Wartenbe left for Canada early in the week. Jim Craig headed to Hast Grand Forks for holidays. Wartenbe hosted his sons and Roosvelt kin at Xmas. Art Wilkinson returned from Wil liston. E O Westcott delivered pork to Schafer. Frank Johnson of Ray visited Nes son on Sunday.
E C Carney Co announces new patent leather dancing pumps at the Boston store. Williston Land Company offers farm loans with no bonus or commissions. Bruegger's Store advertises 25 for ladies and children's shoes, guaranteed for six months, with repair service for $2.00.
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