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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1915
Page
5
An array of short items notes William English and Halman visiting the city Tuesday, Marmon visitors Simon Edge and Mr Dean recovering, Andrew Hoff and Maggie Monroe among those in town, and various local business calls. Also references to Silver Sheaf Flour ads, card parties, music lessons, and a house for rent.
The Williston Band will stage a masquerade ball at the Armory on February 12. Management expects it to be one of the year’s best with liberal prizes for the best couple and various costume categories including best lady best groupe and best comic costume.
Bert Biggs of Twelve Mile Hill died at the hospital yesterday noon from Pernicious Anemia after a long illness. He moved to the county in 1903 and farmed near Twelve Mile for years on a 320 acre property. Funeral services are Sunday at 2 30 PM from the Methodist church. He was about forty.
During February and March all children under high school age will be asked to read before supper so that the reading rooms remain free for high school pupils and grown up patrons during evening hours.
John May and Miss Ova Rudolph of Tioga were married at the parsonage this afternoon by Rev. Harriss. The bride’s mother Mrs Hood attended. The newlyweds will reside in Tioga.
John M. Shaw, employed by Dr. Hagan, found a complete outfit of ladies clothing from shoes to hat buried in a hay stack east of the city while hauling hay. The clothing had been buried by someone unknown and the sheriff has been unable to determine the owner or circumstances after days of investigation.
The Methodist Episcopal congregation led by Pastor H Styles Harriss outlines a Sunday morning series on life’s offer from God, questioning how religion fits modern man. Weekday classes and departmental features cover War and Civilization, Education, Arts and Sciences, and Social Work, with Junior and Senior Leagues meeting and other study groups throughout the week.
Edwin Shaw pastor announces Saturday lectures for young people with an illustrated talk in the afternoon and preaching in the morning and evening. A Ladies Aid meeting, Bible School attendance near 200, and plans to reach 220. Reports on physical culture classes led by Mr. Griffith and Mrs. Boxton, with new equipment coming. A missionary notice and choir enhancements highlight last Sunday's services.
Andrew E Distad pastor. At Williston Sunday School at 11 00 A M English service at 7 30 P M led by Rev Schaff. The pastor will preach at Bainville 1 30 P M.
The article discusses plans for rural school transportation and funding. It notes county and district roles, the push for state aid distribution, and debates over distance requirements for pupil transport. Proposals aim to preserve district power while adjusting state involvement.
Rev E S Shaw directs a series of Country Life Institutes in Williston area from February 8 to 13 at Missouri River, Waleneey, Ring Coulee, Pioneer Hall, Gergen Malley House, Peter School, and Congregational Church. Sessions run 10 am to 5 pm with a two hour basket meal break. Lectures by Prof Hollis cover farm youth, farming health, and rural domestic topics. Miss Palmer and Miss Peterson among speakers. special music planned. attendance open to all with free will offerings to cover expenses. The Williston Township Club links with the Saturday institute. lunch facilities are provided by the church kitchen and dining room.
The community work program expands both physical and social sides with high participation at the Congregational church. Men attend Monday Thursday and Saturday evenings while girls and women have Tuesday sessions. A ping pong tournament opens February 10 for ages 12 and up, followed by a Williston basketball and indoor tournament for ages 12 to 15, plus first aid talks and club meetings planned.
Friends mourn the death of Mrs. B. G. Whitehead who died yesterday at her mother's home in Laporte Indiana after nine months battle with cancer. She lived in Williston for years and was active in civic work and clubs, serving as first president of the civic league. Her husband four children and many friends survive. The family had been involved in supporting the James Memorial Library project and community letters aided the effort.
Notice to creditors and all persons having claims against the estates of Jane C. Bowen and Oliver D. Diehl. Vouchers must be shown within four months after first publication. Administrators George R. Bowen and O P Diehl list offices in Williston and Williston, North Dakota, with attorney Wm G Owens. Publication dates February 4, 1916 and November 21, 1914 respectively.
The Williston schools report varied activity from substitute teachers in the West Lawn fourth grade to extended recitations. A basketball trip to Kenmare and Berthold included games with high school teams, with Berthold prevailing 33 to 13. Grade notes mention several student absences, recoveries, and a high sixth grade with 99.7 attendance for the quarter.
The regular teachers examination will be held February 11 and 12, 1915 at the court house in Williston. The program lists Thursday forenoon and afternoon subjects, and Friday forenoon and afternoon subjects, including Reading Rules, Pedagogy, Physiology and Hygiene, History, Geography, Grammar, Arithmetic, Psychology, and optional subjects for second and first grade certificates. Examinations start promptly at 7:30 A.M. Supt. of Schools Pica Co.
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