Operation in Other Cities Shows Commission Reform Outcomes
A summary of cities adopting the commission form highlights Galveston Fairbault Houston Leavenworth Des Moines and Des Moines results. Noted gains include debt retirement tax efficiency improved city services better governance and restored public confidence with emphasis on merit systems and strict law enforcement. An article on department head plans will appear next issue.
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Commission
Williston
Galveston
Texas
Leavenworth
Kansas
Des Moines
Groundhog Predicts Early Summer Themes in Local Note
The article reports Bret Groundhog emerging from his burrow and foretelling warm weather in the coming weeks. The section notes a lack of shadow and mentions ongoing snow and a light, unclear print-shop detail.
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Bret
Death Notice Edyth Mildred Crouch February 1
Edyth Mildred Conway Crouch died at her home on West Broadway February 1 from inflammatory rheumatism. Born in Dubuque Iowa September 12 1891 she married Earnest Crouch December 28 1910. Survived by husband and one child she joined the Methodist church. Funeral Monday at 2 p m at home with Rev M D Wickard officiating interment Wil-Vinton cemetery. Oyster supper by Congregational men Wednesday 5 to 7 p m February 12 at the church.
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Crouch
Edyth Mildred
Earnest Crouch
West Broadway
Edyth Mildred Conway
Dubuque
Iowa
Methodist Church
M. D. Wickard
Wil- Vinton Cemetery
North Dakota Moves Inheritance Tax Bill Through Legislature
Representative Owens introduces a broad inheritance tax bill in the North Dakota Legislature. The proposal specifies rates on estates above 10 000 dollars with tiered percentages for lineal descendants collateral heirs and outsiders. The measure mirrors other states law and fills seventeen pages of text.
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Wm. G. Owens
Owens
Halt in Great Northern Railway Construction Near Fort Berthold
Grading work on the Great Northern extension through McKenzie county near Fort Berthold reservation line halted when an Indian police officer served contractor J W Nelson with orders to stop altering the landscape. Nelson notified A Guthrie & Co., who informed Great Northern officials. The company sent two men to Washington to secure the needed right of way. Until the Indian agent confirms purchase, crews will remain idle, while camps are built and supplies hauled in.
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Great Northern
McKenzie County
Fort Berthold Reservation
J. W. Nelson
Nelson
A. Guthrie & Co
Washington
Williston Voters to Decide Commission Form Government
City council calls special election for March third to decide adopting the commission form of government under North Dakota law. Petitions with strong support prompted the vote. polling places are listed in the official notice. Council adjourned from Monday to finish routine business.
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Williston
Lawa of
North Dakota
Tion
Moving to New Location by Boe Machinery Company
The John Boe Machinery Company formerly Boe Brothers moves from First Avenue East to East Broadway opposite the courthouse. A new building has been under construction for the past week and will be occupied soon. The firm has renamed to The John Doe Machinery Company with John Boe as president and K G Boe as secretary. H A Boe will relocate to Alexander to start a machinery business there.
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John Boe
Alexander
North Dakota Health Records Highlight December Vital Statistics
December reports show 983 births and 837 deaths statewide, a roughly three to one ratio. Thirty one smallpox cases appeared with no fatalities, 26 scarlet fever cases caused one death, and 78 whooping cough cases yielded no deaths. Williams County recorded 29 births and 18 deaths.
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North Dakota
Union
Williams County
McKenzie County to Get Seventh Bank In Williston Area
Articles of incorporation filed for a third bank in Alexander to begin business March 1. The McKenzie County State Bank will have $10,000 capital stock and list stockholders L. C. Wingate Carl Lindahl N. Hayes W. L. Waldren and H. Belgum with respective subscriptions.
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Alexander
Degister of Deeds Moe
McKenzie County
McKenzie County State Bank
L. C. Wingate
Williston
Carl Lindahl
Ray
Kennel Circuit Aims to Link Chicago to Winnipeg
A new dog show circuit is forming to include Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Fargo Minot and Winnipeg with Minot expected to host a major event next year. The circuit plans broadened regional participation and cross city showcases.
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Minot
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Fargo
Winnipeg
McKenzie Horse Team Breaks Through Ice at Boevig Crossing
Hugh Myers of Berg driven four horse team and flax skimmed through a river ice hole at Boevig crossing near White Earth on a dark Tuesday last week. The near miss left Myers with substantial loss, estimated at about a thousand dollars, as thaw water and darkness concealed the hazard.
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McKenzie Journal
Hugh Myers
Boevig
Myers
Berg
White Earth
Williams County plans new vault room for county records
At the Williams County Commissioners meeting Commissioner Frank Banks was authorized to hire an architect to draft plans for adding vault space. The current courthouse vaults are full and new protection for records is needed soon. The proposed vault would be built behind the building with access to the Clerk of Court and Auditor offices.
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Williams County
Frank Banks
Court House
John Settle to Open Lumber Yard in Alexander
John Settle of the Sanborn Lumber Company will sever his connection with the local yard and relocate to Alexander McKenzie county to open a lumber yard. He purchased property in Alexander and returns from Minot after business on the venture. The Williams McKenzie County Immigration League held a meeting at the Courthouse Tuesday evening with attendees from nearby towns hindered by trains.
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John Settle
Sanborn Lumber Company
Alexander
McKenzie County
Settle
Minot
Migration League
Choral Union
Onstad
Married Rongstad and Singer in February Wedding
Oliver Rongstad and Anna Singer were married February 2 at the home of Dr. C. E. Distad in Williston with Rev. M. D. Wickard officiating. Best man was Erickson and bridesmaid Hariet Moser. The couple will reside in the Union Block.
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Williston Drug Company
Williston
C. E. Distad
Union Block
Local farmer finds harmless Garbonette in Williams county street
J P Pippinger, a prominent local farmer, spots a small cylindrical object on a sidewalk in front of Smith jewelry. After checks with the post office, bank, hardware store, and a reporter, it is identified as a Garbonette used in recharging seltzer bottles, not a bomb or danger.
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J. P. Pippinger
Williams County
Smith Jewelry Store
Metzger
Pip
J. B
Williston High cancels all remaining basketball games
All Williston High School basketball games for the season have been called off due to many players being behind in their studies. No further games will be played. The faculty made the decision based on academic concerns.
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Williston High School
RAILWAY foreman William Husebye killed by engine in yard
William Husebye, switch foreman in the Great Northern yards, was struck by an engine about 7:00 pm Wednesday while on duty and died about an hour later. He was 92, a Spanish War veteran, married to Lacie Goff, and survived by her. funeral arrangements were not announced.
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William Husebye
Great Northern
Husebye
Round House
William Huseby
Devils Lake
North Dakota
Sampany D
Deyild Lake
Philippine Islands
Lacie Goff
Williston Ladie Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Student Recitals At Library February 8 Program Listed
Saturday recital by Miss Macdonald students featured Marguerite Kilion Helen Jacobson Earnest Heffernan Robert Heffernan and others. Next Saturday February 8 at 8 16 pm a library recital presents a program including Porter Allia Marcia Austrian Song Pulse of Spring and works by Mendelssohn Schumann Grieg Verdi and Aida with several soloists and duets listed.
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Miss Macdonald
Marguerite Killion
Helen Jacobson
Earnest
Robert Heffernan
Lloyd Kjos
Robert Garrison
Ia Alexander
Earl McIntyre
Rivkah Katz
Cleo M. Leod
Bell
Sarah Goldschlager
Maria Denny
Evelyn Leonhardy
Louise M. Enrith
Dorothy Tart
Porter Allia Marcia
City Extends Invitation for Agricultural Student Train Visit
The city invites the North Dakota Agricultural Student Life Special Train to visit Williston on its state tour. The train will reach several towns and may extend to Minot. Officials have not announced schedule changes to include Williston. The program aims to showcase college work to the public.
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North Dakota Agricultural Student Life Special
Williston
Minot
Ito
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