Meet Me at Creaser's and Local Notes Mix
Local items note W A Garrison returning from a buying tour, Thos F Craven taking a West Baden vacation, and Craven named acting president of the city commission in Craven's absence. Spring stock arrives at The Boston Store and Hamre's bills advertise furniture and house furnishings. The Great Northern hotel adds a new switchboard as Williams County State Bank hires Thomas Murphy as assistant cashier. Shikany visits from Swift Current while Everson joins Hagen & Everson hardware firm after leaving Williams County State Bank.
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Creaser
Davidson
John Heffernan
Twin Cities
W. A. Garrison
Champine
Mont
Ton
Hogap
Harry Snell
Williston
Hamre
O'Dell_& Co
Iba Re BI
Thos. F. Craven
West Baden
Ind
Boston
Wittenberg Hospital
Irs
J. A. Carney
Viola Peterson
Janice Barrington
Ray
E. W. Hall
Indiana
Dyckman
Minneapolis
R. le Welliver
Craven
Hamre’s
Ole Helland
Scovey, Mont
Wm. G. Owens
Sleepy Eye
Minn
H. W. Braatelien
Braatelien
Cedar Ave
Long Beach
Calif
Alva J. Field
Pittsfield
Ilinois
Leland Williams
Chicago
Lyceum
Joseph Shikany
Swift
Sask
Hister
Abe. Kassis
Canada
Geo. B. Everson
Williams County State Bank
John L. Hagen & Co
Hagen & Everson
Dairymen May Meet Here Next Winter
The Commercial club in Williston received a cordial invitation to host the next annual North Dakota dairymen meeting. Sprooge J. W. Jackson extended the invitation during the Mandan convention. A reply from Sam Crabbe indicated the invitation would be fully considered and prospects looked favorable.
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Sprooge
J. W. Jackson
North Dakota
Mandan
Williston
Sam Crabbe
Gilmore Returns After Washington Stay and Suits
George A. Gilmore returned Saturday from Washington D. C., where he visited as one of two North Carolinians to the capital. He met President Wilson and other public men, and was admitted to practice before the U. S. Supreme Court. In the Treasury vaults he held ninety million dollars in ten dollar bills, a forty and a fifty million package, with John Burke present. He quipped that Burke never took his eyes off him.
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George A. Gilmore
Washington D. C
Capitol
Gilmore
Washington
President Wilson
U.S. Supreme Court
John Burke
United States
United States Treasury
Mr. Gilmore
John
Miss Bertha Palmer Heads Arts and Crafts Panel
At the North Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in Fargo this week, Miss Bertha Palmer of the city was chosen chairman of the Arts and Crafts committee. Other chairmen include Civics Mrs A E Jones Lisbon Education Miss Minnie Nielson Valley City Home Economics Miss Katherine Jensen Fargo Industrial and Social Conditions Mrs Arthur Peterson Mandan Landmarks Mrs C B Harris Pembina Legislation Mrs J J Manning Bathgate Literature and Library Mrs J M Hammond Ashley Music Mrs Siver Scruingaard Devils Lake Public Health Mrs Robert Devine Wahpeton Mrs E C Carney, vice president of the third district, is attending the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs
Fargo
Bertha Palmer
A. E. Jones
Lisbon
Minnie Nielson
Valley City
Katherine Jensen
Arthur Peterson
Mandan
C. B. Harris
Pembina
J. J. Manning
Bathgate
J. M. Hammond
Ashley
Siver Scruingaard
Devils Lake
Robert Devine
Wahpeton
E. C. Carney
Third District
Farm Residence in Muddy Valley Burned
The Fred J. Alspaugh farm residence in Little Muddy Valley about five miles north of the city burned on the afternoon of January 31. The fire was caused by a defective flue and had gained headway before discovery, allowing only a few pieces of furniture to be saved, including the piano. Alspaugh, employed on the night shift at the Reclamation power plant, was asleep when the blaze started and awakened by the crackling roof. It is not learned whether the house was insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Alspaugh
Alspaugh
Muddy
Reclamation
Theatre Party for Miss Margaret Paulson in Williston
Miss Alice Borden entertained thirty of her girl friends at a theatre party at the Lyrie Tuesday evening followed by supper at Miss Borden's home. The event honored Miss Margaret Paulson of Fort Benton Montana visiting Williston while en route home from Menomonie Wisconsin where she studied domestic science at Stout Institute.
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Alice Borden
Lyrie
Miss Borden
Margaret Paulson
Fort Benton
Montana
Williston
Menomonie
Wis
Stout Institute
Degree of Honor Dance at Odd Fellows Hall
The Degree of Honor plans a February 16 gathering in Odd Fellows hall with music by Daviad's orchestra. Tickets cost one dollar. Also notes a Valentine party hosted by Miss Polly Wold Miss Oleta Lukins and Mrs Dora Uhlman with heart decor and lunch. Fifty friends attended at the Bergman home.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Daviad
Polly Wold
Oleta Lukins
Dora Uhlman
Bergman
Miss Lukins
Twin Cities
First Prize Winner Honored By Friends
Sunday evening February 4 at Westown hall honoring James Shikany a Williston high school senior and recent declamation contest winner. Syrians organized the party with local Syrian Society ladies handling details and Dr T H David praising the achiever while presenting a fountain pen.
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Westawn Hall
James Shikany
Williston High School
Syrian Society
T. H. David
United Syria Society
Shikany
Charles Zein
Robert Bousliman
Eva Skaff
Ladies Society
Lillie Munyer
Garcia
Mike Kassis
Victor Forzley
George Jermanus
John Munyer
Charlie Kassis
Ole Shikany
James
Sacred Concert at M E Church Promises Varied Program
Sacred concert at the M E Church features choral works and solos. Performers include Miss Coonan Selene, Miss Lola Mormni, and Ruth Asbury with the Chain Beaxt and the Maran Keli group. The program includes invocations and readings, with selections from Gounod and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finn Aiwalce
Elaytay
Marvelle Mole
Maran Keli ‘Ievton
Plummer Veenl Seloe
Vhei Rayfottaston
Williston Marriage Nets Two Sets of Names
Scene Peter Purvis d Alma Maple, both of Williston, were married Jan. 25 by Judge A. L. But January 26 a marriage license was granted to Olaf Olson Baaum and Tobanna Hagen, both of Bonetraill. Birth of a Nation connections loom as Barney Ludescher takes Orpheum operator post with his wife leading the orchestra. Rasmussen of Green Bay visits Rogers farm, showing interest in Williston relocation. Sunday school forces meet as Methodist Bible class elects Palmer as superintendent for next year and appoints assistants, reporting healthy growth and several baptisms.
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Peter Purvis
Alma Maple
Williston
A. L
Olaf Olson Baaum
Tobanna Hagen
Bonetraill
Wisconsin
Rasmussen
Green Bay
Wilbur
Rovers
Rogers Farm
Rogers
Imiussen
J. A. Palmer
Cam Oen
Palmer
Iyton
Rs. J. Welis
Prima
K. Grube
Vssie Stice
Brown
Ann Roxby
Harhjony
Count von Berstorff Weeps Over Diplomatic Loss
Washington report notes Count von Berstorff deeply affected by severed relations news. He wept openly and spoke of exposing it and wondered how he would get home, saying he was very sorry and there was nothing left for the United States to do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Count von Berstorff
United States
Triple Vaudeville Bill at The Orpheum
War first Kelly-purns vaudeville road show opens at the Orpheum Wednesday and Thursday February 14 15 featuring Henson Harris Barlow pets and Brown Carbonette___ blend operatic numbers with musical comedy and popular songs in three acts promising broad appeal to both kids and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Henson
Brown & Carbonette
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Bondage of Fear at Lyric Theatre with Miss Clayton
Miss Ethel Clayton stars in The Bondage of Fear at the Lyric Theatre on Saturday February 10. The sensational melodrama follows a woman who must solve her life’s problem alone, delivering a gripping, breathless climax. Support comes from Rockliffe Fellowes Arthur Ashley and John Bowers in a strong company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Theatre
Ethel Clayton
Miss Clayton
Rockliffe Fellowes
Arthur Ashley
John Bowers
The War Bride Photoplay Review Portraits of Beutel Lore
A garbled review describes a film titled The War Bride starring Virginia Pearson. It hints at a Western setting with Heather landscapes and a romantic plot, noting scenic paths and a rocky mood as the story unfolds.
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Willm
Virgina Pearson
Beutel
Lakin
Williston Churches Sunday Services and Programs
In Williston churches the St Peter's and Methodist Episcopal list Sunday Matins at 11 and Sunday School at 12, Evensong at 7:30, with additional preaching at 10 and 7:30 for other congregations. Luther League, Ladies Aid, Bible school, Epworth league, and evangelistic series are noted with dates and times, inviting community attendance and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Peter’s Church
Elsworth
J. Werster
Luther League
Ladies Aid Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Abraham Lincoln
Igsio
Inet
Keltner Taylor Nuptials Held Saturday Evening
Stanley D. Keltner eldest son of Rev Keltner of Squires neighborhood united in marriage to Coy Taylor of Trenton. Rev H Styles Harriss officiated. Keltner is known for exemplary habits and strong moral standing. Taylor, a Williston graduate, has taught in Trenton schools for two years. Best wishes from all.
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O. E. Distad
Archie BE. Lebere
Lydia M. Hartsock
C. J. Forster
Hofflund
Solomon Lebere
J. W. Hartsock
Stanley D. Keltner
Keltner
Squires
Coy Taylor
Trenton
H. Styles Harriss
Stanley Keltner
Miss Taylor
Williston
Calumet Baking Powder Ad Promises Consistent Results
An old advertisement extols Calumet Baking Powder as reliably producing delicious doughnuts, biscuits, cakes, and pies. It claims the product ensures uniform results and praises its performance, mentioning a “Highest Award” and bank fee form in the small print.
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Calumet
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N. B. Ludonese
Geo. A. Gilmore
Muddy Valley
E. R. Brownson
Trainor
Armory
Bruegger Department Store
Doctor
Eist
Brueg
Batterton
Trainor’s
Kruckeberg
Tyven
Brueggers
Christopher
E. Bruegger
Joe Siebert
Congregational Church
Brownson
C. F. Currie
Wm. Monroe
J. S. Brant
John Shaw
M. E. Church
Barney Ludescher
Birth of A Nation Co
The
Ludescher
Birth of A Nation
Orpheum Orchestra
Lutheran Church Notes
Keltner-Taylor
Armory Auditorum
Sunkist
Golden Circle
Hone
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