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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1912

Page

3

Community Notes and Local Happenings Featured

Nellie Larsen returned from Minnesota and resumed teaching on Monday. Curtis the rural carrier has not missed a day this winter. Drifted roads and blizzards did not faze him. Mrs. Garreteon has been ill. Helland family attended church. Robert Goar recovered from typhoid. Frank Fletcher visited brothers and hauled straw. Andy Cooper bought young stock from Vern McMurrin. Sympathy extended to Joyce family for their seven motherless children. Socialism debate announced for schoolhouse No 1. Oscar Greene visited from Alexander. Helping Hand group met at Effie Brown’s. Skaters enjoyed the Little Muddy. Hawbritzle is sick this week.

Mr. Curtis

Local Notes From Nelson Belle Ames and Nearby Areas

Belle Ames visits Mrs M C Wourtenbe while Ernest Peterson prepares lumber for a warm weather home addition. G H McKay visits Willis ton to see Fred J Smith who is very ill and may have died Friday night. Mece, an old settler, will be missed. Blacksmith Frank Boots plans to move across the river with a new shop opening. A dance is planned at George Woods in Grinnell on Feb 22.

Ernest Peterson G. H. McKay Williston Fred J. Smith Mece Frank Boots George Woods Grinnell

Greene and Evans Attend Weekend Visit at Sieverts

Mr. Greene and Miss Evans spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sievert. Miss Lucile Frederick of Williston was a guest of Mae Durham over Sunday.

Mr. Greene Miss Evans Frank Sievert Lucile Frederick Williston Mae Durham

Eden Valley Notes and Local Arrivals 1912

Local items report births, visits, and daily activities. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Horace Spearline. residents and visitors named include J. R. Sheppard, Delorne, Wm. Marsh, Oscar Carlson, and George Kahl family travels to Indiana for illness. Community notes cover school duties, land sales, cattle trading, grazing and farm chores, and social events such as a Grinnell dance.

Horace Spearline J. R. Sheppard Delorne

Arrests and corporate changes hit North Dakota notes

Hampden H L Snyder was arrested in Canada for disturbing a public meeting after a fist fight at a local debate. The Slope Publishing Co formed in New England to publish a group of papers. Van Dusen Harrington Co of Minneapolis takes over Atlas Elevator North Dakota and National Elevator. William Heyes of Forbes arrested for selling intoxicants in Ellendale amid expected further arrests. Work near completion on the Soo passenger station foundation in Minot, cost $125000. A fire at Geo State hardware in Surrey causes $7000 loss.

Hampden H. L. Snyder Canada Bismarck van Dusen-Harrington Company Minneapolis North Dakota Atlas Elevator Company National Elevator Company Ellendale Watkins North Dakota Enforcement League William Heyes Forbes

City Council Proceedings Open February 6 1912 Williston

City council in regular session presided by Mayor Jack son on February 6 1912 with Aldermen Bwab Vohs Milloy Mareline and Sharp present. Bank examiner reports continue, noting funds, warrants and a new city auditor appointment.

Jackson Bwab Vohs Milloy Mareline Sharp Bornheim Johanna McKay B. J. Behegge Marelius Bwad Marellus Borsheim Examiner Williston N. C N.D Schoregge H. A. Storrs Oliver Knudson H. Wilson N. D B. J. Schoregge

Also Mentioned on This Page

National Light CO Sault Ste Marie, Mich Nellie Larsen Minnesota Helland Robert K. Goar Frank Fletcher Andy Cooper Mock Vern McMurrin Oscar Greene Alexander John Wegenman Effie Brown Mrs. Beard Mr. Hawbritzle Nelson Belle Ames M. C. Wourtenbe Pherrin Eden Valley Wm. Marsh W. W. Keltner A. Kauffman Oscar Carlson George Kahl Wm. Edgar and Slater Katie Indiana Mr. Kahl Miss Lent Bennie Erickson and Wife Clarence Hart J. E. Messler Adam Miller Geo. Kahl Maryland Grover Rhodes Abram Miller Scott Post Office James Little Joyce Shanks Ben Frank J. G. Wagonman Muddy Valley B. A. Kauffman Allan Brickley F. P. Bergman & Co Wes McKensie County Charles Austin, Sr Michigan J. A. McKay J. E. Littlefield J. H. McKay Iowa McKenzie County E. O. Westcott Henry Warttenbee Ray M.C. Wartenbee Hilda Sigler White City South Dakota Octa Gerts Frish Ranch Nesson National Light Company Sault Ste Marie State News New England The Slope Publishing Company New England Post Elgin Times Leith, Index Raleigh Herald Douglas Herald Minot Soo Surrey Geo State City Council Proceedings General Fund Department Funds Water Works James Memorial Library Walker Bros. & Hardy George Grogan Fred Alpaugh A. J. Eigine Alpha Drug Stores J. H. Belgea B. Henry Bogsti Mr. Brooks, Jr Mrs. Brooke Caucasian Cafe N. Dickey Eugene Dietzen Dakota Hotel US Electric Light & Water Electric Lite Water Dept John Finni Mrs. H. Fellowa Dave Gibbe Sam _ Greengard W. E. Glosner J. D. Gates R. A. Gada Geo. A. Gilmore Carl M. Hedderich & Co M. Hey J. J. Stark Mary Johnson A. E. Knop B. Krukeberg John C. Low Mrs. Lang Geo. Leonhardy J. A. McCane Ben Morgas Cc. A. Miller Geo. A. McIntosh H. J. Moneeb Bert, Martin Geo. W. Newton M. Nebenheim Richard Peyton RC Sanborn Lumber Co James E. Switt Cc. D. Smith W. D. Sheean Col. R. Lang Frank Shoemaker H. V. Smith
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