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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1910
Page
4
The Williston newspaper praises a wall map of North Dakota published by Commissioner Gilbreath and invites farmers and business men to attend next Monday afternoon’s court house program covering topics of interest to both groups.
The writer predicts the return of Halley’s Comet in late March to late June, expected to pass near Earth between the April and June stations and possibly shower the sky with comet dust. March also brings multiple storm periods with rain, sleet, snow, and eventual milder weather, per the forecast by Geo. S. Kyle of Chambersburg, Pa.
An art exhibit at the school last Thursday and Friday supported by a High school girls candy sale that raised 50 dollars. Dora Boyd substitutes at West Lawn school. Washington’s birthday observed as a holiday. Seniors received class pins in gold and brown. Civics class to hold a mock trial next Friday. New High school member Harry Howe. February 25 program by the High School Literary Society and orchestra with named participants. Mrs. Burnham announces new millinery stock arriving March first with a city trimmer to assist ladies.
A local campaign by the Commercial club and other groups calls on Williston women to join the American Women's League. A mass meeting was held on the 15th to explain the league and its chapter houses but bad weather reduced attendance. Volunteers distribute literature to recruit members for a Williston chapter.
A city reporter woke before others to find his door locked and his pants missing. After four tense seconds in the coal shed and a pant hunting mission with his brother, he recovered an old pair and headed home. The mishap occurred as a cold snap loomed.
Miss Clara Leonhardy and Mr Nick Plier wed quietly at the bride’s brother George Leonhardy last Thursday night. Miss Leonhardy has long lived in Williston and is beloved for her sunny disposition. Mr Plier is a trusted Bruegger Mercantile Co. employee and a popular young man.
Survey crews working on the Ayr to Williston line are near Nesson after previously mapping south of Stanley. Local real estate reports show increased inquiries about farm and Williston property, signaling a spring influx and more housing needed. Mrs. Flint will take orders for tailor made suits at Burnham's Millinery, while Northwestern Hide & Fur Co. advertises buys for hides and furs and sells guns and traps.
Opportunities for furniture at East Broadway and a large stock of Zenith Horse Collars at Rawson’s Harness Co. Discounts on suits and overcoats at the Hub. Civic League food sale Feb 19 at McKay Drug Store. First National Bank promotes loans and land loans with reduced commissions. Horse sales and farm equipment advertised near the court house.
Chicago February 21 W A Garrison reports a profitable buying trip with a cream of the market line for early spring and summer trade He says the dull market now will push prices higher later and instructs an ad to highlight large reductions to clear space for advance spring arrivals at the Boston store.
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