Local News Notes and Social Items From Williston
Birth announced as a girl to Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Lohrke on February 9. Multiple briefs report visits by residents to Williston, a marriage license issued to Michael S. Kellar and Katherine M. Maguire, upcoming dances and concerts by the Williston Concert Band, theft, funeral arrangements for Matthew Hume, business travel, and personnel changes at local banks and schools.
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E. A. Lohrke
James H. Batten
Grand Forks
Hogan’s Cafe
Farries
the Herald
James
O'Dell_& Co
F. J. Wilkinson
Trenton
Williston
R. D. Sutherland
Big Sand
Montana
St. Paul
Armory
E.” Inder
Minneapolis
Dyckman
New Haw
H. P. Pitt
Kentucky
Mr. Piggott
Great Falls
Mont
Forrest A. Arthur
Bruegger Mercantile Co
New York City
Economists Training School
N. E. Elswith
Bainville
Matthew Hume
Hume
Phoenix Ariz
W. R. Peck
Delightful Valentine Party at Library Hall
Miss Sadie M. Arnold Nellie Davidson and Josephine Weber hosted about sixty couples at Library Hall for St Valentine II dancing fun. Guests enjoyed three playful favors with name bearing balloons and heart arrows while toy ball bombardment selected partners. Frappe was served and guests received heart favors on departure.
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Library
Sadie M. Arnold
Nellie Davidson
Josephine Weber
Old Joe's Dog Passes After Owner's Death
The faithful canine of Joe Finger, a Great Northern hotel bus driver, was euthanized by Pound Master Bennett with help from the fire wagon crew after the driver’s death.
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Old Joe
Joe Finger
Great Northern Hotel
Bennett
Williston Chautauqua Dates Set for July 27 31
The Williston Chautauqua dates were set for July 27 to 31 by the Lyceum Bureau. A full program is not yet received but a high class list of attractions is assured for the five days.
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Community Lyceum Commun- Vawter Chautauqua Bureau
Vawater Chautauqua
Williston
Heffernan Installs Taxicab Service
The Heffernan taxicab line opens this week with two cars. More taxis are expected as spring arrives. Cabs handle passenger fares and parcel deliveries across the city as they quickly prove busy.
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Heffernan
State Dairymen Meet Here Next Year
North Dakota dairymen voted to hold their 1918 convention in Williston after Mandan hosted this year. Minot was a contender. Leaders from across the state praise the move and expect a stimulating impact on the local dairy industry.
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North Dakota
Mandan
Commercial Club of
Williston
Minot
Britain to land soldiers to guard Tampico oil interests
Washington reports Britain weighs landing troops to protect its oil interests at Tampico after General Carranza's note threatened to cut Allied supplies. Officials say a guard expedition would not violate the Monroe Doctrine unless aims to seize possession. Carranza's note, seen as influenced by Germany, raises worry beyond surface indications.
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England
Washington
Great Britain
Tampico
Carranza
Insult To Country Promptly Resented
In Mandan North Dakota on February 13 an unidentified man tore down a national slogan on a night train car wiring and replaced it with Germany First and Always. He was beaten by two local men, knocked unconscious and dumped into a box car as the train began east. No arrests were reported.
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Mandan
N. D
Twin Cities
United States
America
Germany
Pretty Wedding At The Brainerd Home
Miss Myra Helene Staver and John P. Clinton were married at the Brainerd home with Reverend Father O'Neill officiating. The bride wore white satin with silver lace. bridesmaid wore pink georgette. Breakfast served after the ceremony. couple to Minneapolis then Chicago. to reside in Bismarck.
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J. L. Brainerd
Myra Helene Staver
John P. Clinton
Bismarck
Father O'Neill
Edna Coleman
Farne
Dennis Lyons
Minot
Walley
Killarney
Clinton
Minneapolis
Chicago
Stacey Fruit Co
Im Johnson
A. Aaberg
Williston Churches Plan Series of Services and Concerts
Williston churches announce the week of religious services led by Rector N. E. Elsworth and other pastors. Events include sermons at 11:00 The Love That Perishes and Twice Born Men evangelistic service. Sunday School at 12 or 11 46. Epworth League and Luther League activities. and a sacred concert praised as one of the citys best with 325 attendees.
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N. E. Elsworth
J. Forster
Fasvir
Luther League
Ladies Aid Society
P.m
Epworth League
People's Meeting
Brotherhood and Philathea
Christ
Williston
Mask Ball by Williston Concert Band Set for Feb 19
The Williston Concert Band plans a second grand masquerade next Monday evening after a large turnout for the first event. Company E members and their ladies will be honored guests with soldiers prices matching prior admission. Prizes for costumes included Miss Lucy Howet for best lady, Emmet Diggins for best man, and Mable Garrity with W. C. Smith for best couple.
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Williston
Company E
Lucy Howet
Emmet Diggins
Mable Garrity
W. C. Smith
Miuckeberg
T. J. Mahoney Buys Model Clothing Store
T. J. Mahoney known as Tim closes a deal with Dave Rawitcher to purchase the Model Clothing Store with possession expected about February 20. He has four years in Williston and twelve years in the clothing trade, promising dependable service and stock from top lines as part of his business plan. Rawitcher’s future plans are not announced but hoped to remain in Williston.
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T. J. Mahoney
Tim
Dave Rawitcher
Mr. Mahoney
Willaton
Greengard
Ftves
Aoommon
Rawitcher
Williston
Address by Colored Speaker in Idaho Church
Mrs Mamie Jackson deacon at the A M E Zion church of Idaho will speak in the Court House Sunday Feb 18 at 7 30 PM sharp The subject Ethionia Shall Stretch Out Her Hands to God Good music everyone welcome
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Mamie Jackson
A. M. E. Zion Church of Idaho
Ethionia
Model Cafe Opens 20th With 5 Oclock Dinner
John Hedberg opens the Model Cafe on Main Street in the Stewart Block February 20. The renovated room seats sixty five and will feature first class fixtures. B T Hart, with fifteen years experience, will manage the new cafe and promise good service and satisfaction.
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Main Street
John Hedberg
Stewart Block
S. J. Creaser
Workman
Hedberg
U. K
B. T. Hart
Austin, Minn
Metzger Lukina Bride Weds North Dakota Officer in Minneapolis
Miss Oletaukins Lukin daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm B Lukin traveled to Minneapolis last Wednesday morning and married Lieut Ivan B Metzger of the Grand Forks machine gun company First North Dakota infantry The couple belong to prominent Williston families and earned wide praise from many friends with citywide congratulations and good wishes.
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Oletaukins
Wm. B. Lukin
Minneapolis
Ivan B. Metzger
Grand Forks
First
North Dakota Infantry
Williston
Long
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F. C. Lamb
Ray
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Rose Rosenberg
Fargo
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Leora Bond
Anaconda
Art Jenkins
Westlawn
Director Wilson
Better Farming Department
Montana Agricultural College
Hall
Ebner
North Dakota A. C
R. O. Beard
College of Medicine
Minnesota
Univ Sity
Higital Association
Wilston
Ole Helland
Scobey
Helland
First Mortgage
E. R. Brownson
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Luneran
Methodist Episcopal Church
Model Cafe
Panama
Boston
Sunkist
Golden Circle
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