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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1911
Page
4
The city election debate grows with talk of candidates. Joseph W. Jackson is named as a potential mayoral contender. Supporters praise his Washington irrigation work and ability to secure results, hoping he would bring energetic leadership if he runs and is elected.
On February 6 the tenth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Myer was celebrated at their home ten miles west of Williston in the Brethren neighborhood. About twenty five neighbors attended a generous noon dinner and gifts were exchanged. The event closed with a prayer and well wishes for happiness. Also noted: Senator Beveridge urged reciprocity with Canada in the Senate and a Washington boxing result ending in a draw between Wolgast and Brown.
About sixty friends and neighbors gathered at the Mitchells new Washington avenue home to honor their fortieth wedding anniversary. The program included a prayer by Rev. F. S. Hollett a dedicatory poem by Chas Field and songs by Grace Nelson and Clara Monroe.
The event featured readings and songs by Gertrude D Dabmen Maida Hollett Maybelle Jamison Florence Link and others. The couple celebrated forty years of marriage with a lavender silk dress display and light refreshments as guests offered well wishes for many more anniversaries.
North Dakota writer reports on reciprocity with Canada and its impact on farmers and manufacturers. He cites Senator Root’s legal stance on Lorimer, then describes Senate ties and Vice President Sherman’s votes. He notes La Follette’s support for North Dakota and Nelson’s cross-state ties, concluding with a homespun nod to North Dakota resolve and zero weather.
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