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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
2
Rural Williams County notes detail visits and gatherings in Williston and surrounding farms, including Lundell at Posey’s, Ellingson at Williston, and Hamiltons with Mrs Hall. Local farmers discuss pump removal, fencing, and new well water, with reports on the Williston Farmers Club meeting, school reading table, Washington Day programs, and a push to form a world trade board to aid farmers amid market swings.
Saturday night a valuable cow tied at Missouri Ridge G. Ashwill visits J J Larsen home Sunday. Several neighbors note Washingtons birthday gatherings and a Rag Ball social at the school. Mrs Blankenshir and Centerwall observe Washingtons birthday at Wild Rose No. 1 and discussions on hot lunch start. Christian Blankenship reports a cow tipped sleigh accident with no injuries.
Mr Wm Kaymona was a business caller at Ray Saturday. Olaf Winger left Monday for a visit in Wisconsin. Mrs Wm Gifford visited Willis ton late last week. Lode of Ross N D visited Rev and Mrs Thornell Monday. Knute Helling arrived from Montana Sunday for a visit with relatives. Gust Lindgren was kicked on the hand by a horse last week. Miss Lillian Hanson arrived from Epping where she has been employed in the post office. A show Saturday evening by Tom Lennon’s company drew a large audience. Mrs Olaf Gulsrud Gladys Bean Ed Siverson and Carl Helling attended a basket social at Brooklyn Center Friday. Rev Thornell’s congregation at River View township held a dinner at Mr and Mrs Thos Bradbury’s Saturday in honor of Mrs Thorne. Mr and Mrs H E Foley hosted whist Monday with Mesdames Jorgenson Petersson and Gifford and Messrs Nielson Helling and Siverson.
Syver Buer joined the Fram Farm ers club at a February 18 meeting. Mr and Mrs Sam Arnson were visited by Hans Bellingmoe at their place the previous Sunday. The Arnsons hosted neighbors for an auction tale at Bowmans. Mrs Bellingmores plan to leave for Minot next week. Mrs Hoff Mrs Anderson and Mrs Grimstredt called on Mrs Arnson February 18. Mr Burnside, a teacher in School No 2, left last Friday due to illness. Mrs Bamiylton will fill his term. Members are reminded of the meeting on February 27 and March 6. A note mentions a bank in Medicine Lake and a loss of money. Oscar Rose Hill was seen locally. Albert Hints made a business trip to Williston on Wednesday. Phillip Albrocet Carl Stenson Alma Albrecht visited Kat Brow store. Oscar Albrecht and Ferne Lacy spent a few days. Mr and Mrs Geo Albrecht and family also mentioned. Don’t forget farmers and neighbors at Formosa on the 27th. Five Hundred was played at a gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Jno Albrecht Sunday evening. Silver Sheaf bread is recommended and available through grocers.
Residents including Mr Grover Rhodes Mrs J M Kauffman and Mr W W Keltner appear at gatherings and visits across Eden Valley. A school No 2 district 88 box social is planned with baskets from all women. A synopsis section hints at a dramatic castle tale titled Smart and the mystery lady involving the Schmiek family and various locals.
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