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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1912

Page

2

Hanns visits end. Alexander visit at Heddrich ranch

Mr A S Hanns, visiting relatives for two months, left for the coast Monday with his nephew Curtis Hanns. Mr and Mrs B F Alexander visited Saturday at the Heddrich ranch. Andrew Amour made a five year proof Monday with Mesara Wylie Thompson and C O Hanna as witnesses. Pleasant View school visited Palmer school Tuesday afternoon.

A. S. Hanns Curtis Hanns Mrs. B. F. Alexander Heddrich Ranch Andrew Amour Mesara, Wylie ,Thompson and C. O. Hanna Pleasant View Palmer

Snowy Twelve Mile Hill Social Notes

Kinamon and family visited Willis Patty and family Sunday. Fin Popple and family spent Sunday with A. C. Levitt and family. William Wise was Sunday caller at the Potter home. M. F. Miller Chas Potter and Don Miller were Epping callers Friday. Irene Potter visiting Williston. Hauling wood due to thinning snow on the hills. Hloyd Peacher and Chas Potter visited Earl Eveos Saturday night.

Fin Popple A. C. Levitt William Wise Potter M. F. Miller Chas. Potter Don Miller Irene Potter Williston Hloyd Peacher Chas Earl Eveos

Local notes from Baqual district on a Friday night

The fragment lists social items and visits from Baqual and nearby towns. Mentions a dance at Lenoee on Friday, Williston on Saturday, M E Lippincott visiting a school, Jim Clark and Joe Trusx returning home, Cliff Gambie on the street, Dick Gabert as an Epping caller, and rabbit hunting by A L Earnhart and Hound Trobridge. Families hosted relatives Sunday including the Misses Mads Hicks Hicks Maud Anderson Melvin Hicks and Clyde Straten.

Dick Gabert A L. Earnhart Hound Trobridge Mads and Verais Hicks Maud Anderson Melvin Hicks Clyde Straten Twelve Mile Hill

Marmon Local Social Notes and Farm Work Near Brooks

NARMON Ward Stine and R E Dillree and family visited at Brooks Sunday. Marmon locals practiced for a home talons play to be produced soon. Guy Smith and T J Freeman were Sunday guests of John Newman. Mr and Mrs E C Smith entertained intimate friends Friday evening. Mrs Chas Dusell hosted Saturday afternoon gatherings. Jack Martin threshed 300 bushels of oats for Ward Stine last week. Carrold Brooks spent Friday night and Saturday at R Dillree’s. Mrs E J Brown visited her parents’ home. Dan Holland active with the socialists. Orthell local benefits from his leadership. A prank left a mongrel rooster at Jac Newman’s home while he was away. a dollar apiece Plymouth Rock roosters noted. Finps Overbond visited Angst Home on Sundays.

Marmon Talons Guy Smith T. J. Freeman John Newman Jac c Newman Plymouth Rock Roosters

Williston Visitors and Local Gatherings Amid Quiet Week

Long, Bean and Finley welcomed guests Harry and Thos Bickell while Mr and Mrs J J Pepple hosted them. Mrs Mose Abbott and Miss Lottie Norton visited Joseph Shannon. Residents attended an Epping Telephone meeting as Olaf Gulsrud rushed to Penn for his grandmother’s illness. Community neighbors held a taffy pull at A C Long’s home and Jack Kinaman helped Chase Potter place a barn. Henry Earp from Williston visited.

Mose Abbott Lottie Norton Williston Joseph Shannon Epping Harry Gimberling Olaf Gulsrud Penn, N.D Henry Earp

South Side Notes On Visits And Local Happenings

Delbert Vader and family visited the Ackerman home Sunday. Emmet Diggins spent part of last week at Dick Vances. G A Maderson was a so Alexander caller Tuesday. Mrs Geo Ackerman has been quite sick but better now. Mrs Chas Tappin and son Clarence returned to Williston after a week with her mother Mrs James McCutcheon. Ad Yuill returned from Canada Sunday planning to move there in spring. Mr and Mrs McCutcheon and others attended a home talent show in Arnegard. Jim Millins filed final proof on his claim Monday. Wr Kelley and Frank Poe witnessed. Kathryn Diggins attended the military dance in town Monday evening. Sunday School met at Colling's last Sunday. next Sunday at the schoolhouse. Rev Olson to preach in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs McCutcheon attended Mrs Hollett’s funeral Tuesday.

Chas Tappin Clarence Williston James McCutcheon Ad Yuill Canad Kathryn Diggins Colling Rev Olson

Local Notes and Social Tidbits From Emory Township

ZAHL reports a Sunday visit by Mr and Mrs C N Emery to Mr and Mrs J C Johnson. Arnie Hagan is very ill but wished for good health to return to the community. Orthell Local reports large attendance and new membership cards. Narveson returns from Canada with land holdings in Alberta and plans to farm locally before going back. Leap year note hints at travel to Canada and potential busy livery business.

Arnie Hagan Arnie Orthell Jacob Narveson Canada

Threshing Continues and Local Events Evening Dance Planned

Threshing continues with John Martin threshing for Aaron Maorer and Ward Stein last week. A dance is planned in Gladys hall around March lat, with emphasis on date. Ralph Emery hosted a seed testing at the Denton home. some seed shows 60 percent wheat yield and flax remains low. Marve Marveson returned from the City of Opportunity with mining props. Eureka Literary Society struggles for room as crowds pack in. a basket social follows the program on Saturday evening the 24th.

John Martin Aaron Maorer Ward Stein Gladys” Hall Eureka Literary Society

Socialist Question Talk Scheduled in Wildrose Feb 28

Local notes report residents out social calls and work around Williston. A public event titled Is Socialism a benefit or a detriment to the country will be held Monday evening Feb 26 at Wildrose acheo No 1 with a short program preceding a debate. Free admission and invites for attendees to bring a companion.

Wildrose Helland

East Forks Community Notes and Social Sketches

East Forks residents report social visits and travel with Morison and Roberta families leaving for Martelle Iowa. Carl Huseby called on A J Austin while Miss Minnie Chamberlain injured knee. East Forks socialist local grows to twenty one members and farmers dig coal at Wagenman mine. Several events planned including Spring Coulee Literary program and a Friday literary at Wild Rose school with entertainment and a two–side contest.

Wild Rose East Forks Wagenman

Missouri Ridge Community News Highlights and Socials

Local notes from Missouri Ridge report Mrs. Blankenship improving after illness and gatherings featuring visits by Gromutke, Rohsabacher, Guthrie, Blankenship, and West. A surprise anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Lougheed, a socialist meeting at Wild Rose, and a dance after the event are described. Visitors from Minnesota and Sleigh rides mark weekend scenes. Rev. Hollett’s family mourns.

Local Socials and Visits Highlight North Dakota Notes

BLACKTAIL August Zodrow and Helmer Narum visited the county seat last week. A surprise party occurred for Albert Nelson last Thursday. Wm Lee served as a Bonetraill caller last Saturday. A party at David Mattern’s Saturday night drew many attendees including Odas Mattern and wife, Wm Lee and wife, Harry and Jennie Haines, Kent Bravik, Pete Krisler and wife, Charlie Bowman, Florence Moore, Mike Flatley and family, Cure Mattern, Jennie Mattern, Mrs. E. Mattern, Lister and Louis Agare, W. J Zodrow, Sem Mouser and wife, and Lena Homme. A midnight lunch followed by games ended around 2 a.m. John Flatley traveled to Williston for a few days midweek. A surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Sandaker was held Saturday night. Dick Flatley and wife visited the Koepke place Sunday. A basket social is planned at Lingal schoolhouse on February 24. Mrs. C. Walter and daughter Frances traveled to Chicago for Mrs. Walter’s father’s illness. Anton Erickson and wife visited Otto Berg and wife Sunday. A dance is planned at Gladys on March 2. Helmer Nurum visited Williston earlier in the week. Chick Walters notes mail routes and local chatter.

David Mattern Odas Mattern Wm. Lee Harry Jennie Haines Kent Bravik Pete Krisler Charlie Bowman Florence Moore Mike Flatley Cure “Ts Mattern Jennie Mattern

Auction sale to move Jesse Brown family from Sand Creek

Jesse Brown plans an auction on Wednesday as he and his family prepare to leave for Indians. A basket social at Sand Creek School House Friday night drew good turnout to raise funds for school pictures. Two year old Bryan Seaman cut a severe facial gash while playing with an axe. A basket social is set for Tande School House Friday night March 1. Grandmother Brown visits Clarice Rumsberger. Fin Besse and fy fee heb 4 ready bor thei sa.

Jesse Brown Sand’ Creek Tande School Brown Clarence Rumsberger Fin Besse

Shadow social planned by The Literary on Friday evening

The Literary announces a Shadow social for Friday March 1 with ladies bringing a lunch box for two. Warner and Williams will provide music. organizers promise a record setting event after a winter of grand times. Will Haines to serve as regular mail carrier between Gambetts and Marmon. D E Weaver aims to secure Uncle Sam sign over a farm on March 11. T M Ashter of Bouetraill visited Gambetta last week.

Messrs Warner Williams Will Haines Gambetts Marmon D. E. Weaver Uncle Sam

Local notes on visitors and settlers in Nelson valley

The valley enjoyed fine weather for two weeks. Miss Ollie Linlefield visited from Saturday to Monday. Bella Ames and her son Dell visited Ray on Saturday. G H McKay marketed grain in Ray. Emil Peterson injured his foot badly on Monday. Harry Dragoo returned here after time in Me Lane Co. Bert Longland attended a dance near Charlson last Friday. A number of new settlers are crossing the river into McKensie county.

Ollie Linlefield Bella Ames Son Dell G. H. McKay Emil Peterson Harry Dragoo Me Lane Co Bert Longland Charlson McKensie County

Rose Hill Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale

Notice of mortgage foreclosure sale filed for Williams County North Dakota. The mortgage held by J J Blair Mortgage and Sledar records, assigned to W H Wetam Guardian, covers 20 acres near the Albrecht ranch. Sale set for March 9 1912 at 2 PM at the Williston courthouse to satisfy the owed amount. Local notices mention Albert Thom and family and G4 and Mrs Albrecht.

John Bronkoski Totsy Broskoski Mortsagors J.J. Blair Mortgagne Sledar Williams County North Dekota W. H. Wetam Edanary Wik North Dakota Maine D. E. Weaver

Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Returns

Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure on the Williston property of Mabel Stroud and Joseph G Stroud. Mortgage to B J Lander Co dated August 16 1909. Foreclosure by sale at the courthouse door in Williams County North Dakota on May 12, 1912 at 6 o clock P M. Property Lots 21 and 22 Block 6 Original Townsite Williston. Amount due including taxes $634.96 plus costs. Mortgagee J Lander Co Murphy Duggan attorneys Grand Forks ND. Also notes social tidbits about local visits and a literary group gathering on Saturday.

Mabel Stroud Joseph G. Stroud Mortgagors B. J. Lander & Co Williston Williams County North Dexarte Aule Thia J. Lander & Co Murphy & Duggan Mortgagee Grand Forks North Dakota

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. Il Case Threshing Machine CO H. V. Smith Willams County Pherrin L. C. Kinamon Baqual Lenoee M. E Lippincott Jim Clark Joe Trusx Cliff Gambie Mr. Tuffty Mr. Abrnson Narmon Ward Stine R. E. Dillree Brooks E. C. Smith Chas. Dusell Jack Martin Carrold Brooks R Dillree’s E. J. Brown Dan Holland Truax A.C. Long M.C Bean Finley!Pepple Harry Bickell Thos, Bickell J. J. Pepple A. C. Long's Jack Kinaman Chase Potter Delbert Vader Ackerman Emmet Diggins Dick Vances G. A. Maderson Alexander Caller Geo. Ackerman Jim Millins Hia Wr. Kelley and Frank Poe Zahl C. N. Emery J.C. Johnson Ralph Emery Mrs. Cole Denton Marve Marveson City of Opportunity Walter Mitchell E.O. Lucas Oscar Williams Charley Warner L. C. Lemmert Campbell Lt. Gibson P. A. Campbell John Moline Mitchell Misa Neslie Larsen Mc Murrin Henry Harrison Robert Emmons W. F. Garretwon William Gruber Chris Cook Frank Morison Tom Amos Roberts Heaton Martelie Iowa Savurnoon P. A Bell Arthur Clay Ollie Sod Clarence Moline West Road H. A. Campbell Jobo Moline Spring Coulee Literary Carl Huseby A. J. Austin Amos Roberta Anton Lee Guy Collins C. A. Lee Mr. Roberta P. G. Head Bonis Home Julia Peterson Fay Logan Minnie Chamberlaid R.C. Snook Leonard Logan WU Chamberland and Wife R.C. Savok Wifh Missouri Ridge Joe Gromutke Minnesote George Rohsabacher Frank Julia Honsh Clark Home Mrs. Gromarke Dad" Hollar Mrs. "Sievert Louise F. Guthrie Christian Blankenship Charley West Gambetta Mrs. Gromatke Marten Jenson Mrs Jen Hugo Will Clark Alfred Lee Jule Hoak George and Alton Rohsabacher H.C. Blankenship Ep Guthrie A. L. Lackie Leslie Wing Vitor Suodscribe Mr. Redding Rev. F Hollett Wild Rose School House Mrs. Lougheed M. H. Jeffery Joe Gromarks Mrs. Gromatka Minnesota van Bernard Y. Blankenship Roy Bert Liddholm A.T. Green Friend Muddy Valley August Zodrow Helmer Narum Albert Nelson Lee John Flatley Mrs. C. Walter Frances Chicago Mrs. Walter Anton Erickson Otto Berg Gladys Heler Nurum Chick Walters Sand Creek Bryan Seaman T. M. Seaman T. M. Ashter Bouetraill Wan Nelson Rose Hill Albert Thom Albrecht Gean Cowan Chas. West Will Albrecht W. H. Westergaard Guardian Pallen, Craven & Burrs Mortnager Orth Dakota
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