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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
5
Local items report visits by Benny Lynch Oscar Hovind and others from nearby towns. Mentions of Christmas travel, teaching staff, and engagements mix with ads for The Missouri Girl tickets, 25 cent meals at Joe’s place, and local business promotions.
Mr and Mrs C W Jennison entertained about seventy five guests Monday at the Armory. TheRygg orchestra provided music while Mrs Jennison sang several solos and Alfred Jennison also performed. The party lasted until about 1 oclock with all enjoying the evening.
The Farmers short course planned for this city next month will not be held in the courthouse as court is in session. Negotiations are under way to use the Odd Fellows hall for the gathering, which is open to farmers from McKenzie county and surrounding areas with expenses covered by farmers clubs.
The couple Mr and Mrs Groseth of Wilbur Two McKenzie County and Miss Nattie Berg of the same Bet were married at the Methodist parsonage on Saturday noon by Rev Dr Harrisa. They were accompanied by Mr G Eielson and Mrs O Linding. Community best wishes accompany the pair as they begin married life.
Williston churches announce all day Sunday services and week night meetings through Friday with 7 30 PM evening services. Highlights include special music by Miss Matilda Dahl and Mr A Ryger and a Week of Prayer designated by the Federal Council. The program features bible study classes, junior league topics, and a cantata Christ Rendereu Santa Claus with gifts for children.
The piece notes a shift from old courtesy to rapid, clipped exchanges in contemporary conversation. It contrasts patient, detailed instruction with the current quick, blunt style, exemplified by the catchword Gotcha.
The Methodist Brotherhood Bible Social Study Class receives its 1915 charter focusing on War and Its Causes and Studies in War and Peace. Led by Rev. H. S. Harriss with 85 members, it opens next Sunday at 11 45 for new year sessions. fifty booklets available for interested men not in other local groups. The Spoilers film by Selig is reviewed as a powerful adaptation praised for realism and social impact, showing in Orpheum Theatre January 11 12. The document also notes state tax discussions with Great Northern on railroad assessments comparing North Dakota to Iowa and South Dakota. North Dakota mills levy ~42.6 and Iowa ~46.8. per mile values and proposed tax.
Edwin 5 Shaw pastor leads morning worship at 10 30 and evening service at 7 30 with Bible School at 11 45 Special music planned. Dalta Alphas care for babies. Rev A J Taylor preached. Annual meeting in church basement next Monday with 6 30 supper, reports, officer elections, and program All families invited.
The Trinity English Lutheran church holds Sunday services at 10 30 in Assembly Hall of the Public Library with Sunday school at 11 45 Rev Luther P Ludden will preach A cordial invitation to worship is extended. The Sunday school Christmas exercises were enjoyable and thanks are given to those who helped.
The North Dakota Tax Commission compares railroad and livestock taxes with Iowa, noting railroads taxed 3.1 percent higher per mile in North Dakota, while cattle and other livestock show 82 percent to 84 percent higher burdens in North Dakota. The report uses year older rate data for horses and cattle and concludes railroads escape heavier relative taxation in North Dakota.
Arthur Nelson of Poplar Montana and Miss Merle Montgomery united in marriage at noon Christmas day at the bride’s uncle Wm Owens home. Ceremony by Rev Shaw with only immediate relatives present. They left for their home in Poplar where Mr Nelson is in business. The bride has taught in country schools near the city and Mr Nelson was formerly employed by City Grocery.
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