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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1912

Page

5

Classified Town offers farm loans and land sales

A bustling list of notices from Williston shows H V Smith advertising farm loans and fire insurance, real estate services by P F Bergman Co and A J Field, plus numerous In town visitors and social items. Mask Ball events at Gates Opera House February 12 and Company E dance February 16 are noted with several residents visiting or returning from nearby towns.

Gates Opera House H. V. Smith V. R. Asbury Claude Grand Forks

Students Recital at James Memorial Library

A program of readings and songs presented by Miss Macdonald's pupils is scheduled for Saturday at 8 o'clock in the James Memorial Library. The program includes several named students and selections, followed by notices of local happenings such as visits, sales, and upcoming events in Williston, with references to local businesses and individuals.

Miss MacDonald James Memorial Library

Transformed Interior by George Wells at New England Cafe

California chef George Wells has reshaped the New England cafe interior with painted walls crimson hangings and palm accents to create intimate dining booths. The Star notes Wells and his family run the catering business, while Carl George & Co. perform a German comedy titled The Latch Key for Thursday Friday and Saturday.

George Wells California Mr. Wells Star Carl George & Co The

Land Office Case Involving Bruegger Maloney At Avoca

A three corner legal fight before the local land office in Williston centers on who may hold Coal Entry 42 at Avoca near the Great Northern railway. John Bruegger seeks reinstatement of a previously canceled entry while Agnes K Maloney seeks to maintain her homestead claim. The case, with government agents Glen B Morgan and Bloomer and attorneys Palmer Craven Burns and Gilmore Maloney, has been continued to February 8.

Samuel Adams John Bruegger Agnes K. Maloney Laura Hosmer Great Northern Railway Avoca Williston Glen B. Morgan Bismarck Bloomer Land Office Palmer, Craven & Burns Bruegger George A. Gilmore William Maloney

Death of Little One Mercedes Ethel Ludanese

The two year eight month old daughter of City Auditor N B Ludanese died Sunday morning from a sudden bronchial pneumonia after a three day illness. Funeral services were held from the home Monday morning conducted by Rev Father ONeill of St Josephs church.

Mercedes Ethel N. B. Ludanese Father O'Neill St. Joseph’s Church

Company E Dance at Gate's Hall Friday Night

The sixth annual Company E dance will be held at Gate's Hall on Friday evening February 16. Organizers strive to make it the most successful event yet for the company.

Gate’s Hall

Elaborate seven course dinner at Lucky Six club

Memrs A L Boe and Erich Rather entertained Sunday at the Lucky Six club apartments with an elaborate seven course dinner. The service, decorations, and flowers surpassed anything previously seen in the city. Rather and Roe assisted in serving the guests, including Misses Mc Millen, McNiven, Daley, Hildreth, Osdal and Messrs Pig Sot, Andrews and Cutting.

A. L. Boe Erich Rather Lucky Six Club Messrs Rather Roe McMcMillen McNiven Daley Hildreth Osdal Pigsot Andrews Cutting

Will Give Church Benefit Program Next Wednesday

The Young People's Society of the United Lutheran Church will hold a social in the church basement next Wednesday evening. Highlights include a solo by Mr. Shenevere a male quartet selection a recitation by Ruth Asbury and a dialogue.

Young People’s Society of the United Lutheran Church Mr. Shenevere Ruth Asbury

Star Theatre Schedule Promises Refined Grace Sisters and More

Next week features Grace Sisters in refined singing and dancing Monday through Wednesday. Thursday to Saturday showcase the Four Anders ons Musical Comedy. Also shown are Hands Across the Sea films nos nine and ten of the seventy six, presented as massive historical pictures.

Grace Sisters Andersons

Classified rent ad proves effective in selling five room house

A rental want ad for a modern five room house appeared in the paper for one issue and the property was rented. When asked if the want ad worked, the advertiser replied that classified ads always yield results and have never failed.

Wantad Want Advertiser

Fire Loss Adjusted At Wullston Electric Co

The process at the Wullston Electric Co. was adjusted on Saturday with the company receiving 99.82 dollars in payment of the claim.

Wullston Electric Co

Library story hour adds new titles for all ages

The library received three copies of Dean Babcock’s pamphlet on investigations of lignite coal for gas and briquets and will reserve one copy for consultation. Also available this week are White Rules of the Game a seque l to The Riverman by the author about California forester life Megargel The Car and the Lady Megargel three more titles For the Children Pierson The Millers in their new home For older girls Six to sixteen Story Hour next Saturday at eleven with Misa McNivan leaving the post.

Dean Babcock Ife California Austin Santa Lucia Megargel Pierson Millers Ewing Misa McNivan

Mrs Benton Hosts Pleasant Friday Afternoon Hobby Party

Mrs Benton entertained Friday afternoon with ladies bringing their fancy work and enjoying a delightful afternoon. Several contests were participated in by Mrs Ponon ron and Mrs Penson, adding to the light social gathering.

Weather report from Williston North Dakota week ending January 31 1912

U S Department of Agriculture weather summary for Williston North Dakota covering the week ending January 31 1912 with highs to 40 degrees on the 30th and a low of 2 degrees on the 26th. It lists 1911 week contrasts with highs of 35 on the 28th and a low of 21 on the 6th after normal temperature and week precipitation noted.

Williston N. D

The Habit of Saving Life Insurance Ad Advice

Statisticians outline three life stages for men in saving and security. First, egotistical up to twenty. second, accumulating from thirty to forty five with fortune at stake. third, after fifty, focus on security and avoiding speculation. Only one in five thousand recover financially after fifty. After sixty, five percent depend on earnings or children. For information on policies contact S. D. Scott at 219 Main street Williston North Dakota Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York.

S. D. Scott Main Street Williston N. D

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Feative Jai JT Jocal N. Kirknstad Farland Douglas Bell John Eastman Gladys Clayton Worst Fairview Julius Shensted Howard N. K. Nelson Buford A. R. Carson of Alexander J. W. Taylor Trenton E Dance T. J. Wilkinson G. Trenton C. M Hanson L. J. Aspasslot Ray Hilbert Marius Pederson P. F. Bergman& Co Fred Earn Senechal White City F. P. Bergman , & Co Theodore Helgeson Spring Brook Hjalmar Olstad Joseph Lynch Win Butte A. J. Field Alex Prescott Hoss C. E. Distad Elmer Nelson Fairview, Mont H. O. Spoerlein Robert Norheim C. W. Hurd Williston Steam Laundry B. C. Roach Elma Iowa Asbury’s Daniel Bell Minot Olson Braatelien Crosby District Court Leighton A. G. Peterson Havre Great Northern John Boe St. Tovis Cantern Points Dahl Mr. Webster Willis Hotel Fargo J. E. Pasenault Pasonault Star Theater Cleo McLeod Sophia Harris Michigan Staine & Ma- Longs Pont Merkel John J. Murphy Wayne Ross J.D. Ross Clinton Minnesota A. J. Staine N.D F. L. Gordon Second Avenue East Lincoln R. H. Eby Plenty- Wood Mr. Eby J. I. Case People D. D. Sullivan Great Northern Hotel Croaby Viola Gordor Krogman Robin Schumann Happy Farmer Myrtle Swanson Rilenberg Merry Kate Sarah Goldschlager Lichner Bessie Walker Brown Bercense Evelyn Foster Alice Bordon Jacobs Bond Miss Opperman Royal Royal Baking Powder E. R. Brownson Williston, N. D Land Office Case Avece Little One Company E Dance Wavers Kier Boe Eneriain Star Theatre Pia Wiss McNivin Life Fellows U. S. Dept. of Agricature
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