Weather, dances, and river crossing in the valley
The county enjoys fine weather as youths attend a Charlson dance while the river freezes enough for foot traffic but not teams. About forty teams daily cross at Davia Ferry toward the railroad with grain. Reports mention Art Wilkinson traveling to Williston for Christmas with his parents. Jim Keneda from Wheelock visits selling dress goods. Rowell Johnson looked after a cookbook project in the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowell Johnson
Local social notes from Land Creek December 30 1912
In Land Creek on December 30 1912, residents report fine weather. Master Everett Bogan spent Sunday with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Logan. Mr. John McGrath visited Chester Logan Friday and Saturday. Mrs. R. C. Snook is on the sick list. Christmas events at the Brethren church Wednesday evening included a tree and exercises. Marian Snook visited Mrs. C. E. Logan Friday evening. James Messler and family visited Clarence Rensberger’s family Sunday. Mrs. Chester Logan and her two children called on Mrs. R. C. Snook Sunday. Lee and Ruasel Ott from Trenton spent Sunday with sister Mrs. Chester Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Bogan
Leonard, Logan
John McGrath
Chester Logan
R. CG. Snook
Clarence Rensberger
Brethern Church
Marian Snook
C. E. Logan
James, Messler
Prohibition Debate and Temperance Notes Spread
An assortment of notes on the Kenyon McCumber bill urging anti liquor action. Letters flood to senators urging defeat and publicity to temperance aims. Bulgaria leads temperance reform with Queen Eleanor supporting measures and towns abolishing saloons. Also Farm and Fireside on distribution of apples and a supreme court ruling on county funds interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CT U
Kenyon- McCumber
Kenyon-Sheppard
Prohibition
United States
Friends of Temperance
Senate
Bulgaria
Daya
Europe
Balkan
Eleanora
Library Notes Adds Several New Books This Week
The library adds The Blue Bird by Maurice Maeterlinck in full, a noted play praised for its charm. The Melting of Molly by M. Dav ies, a humorous romance like The Road to Providence and Miss Salina Sue. Priscilla of the Doll shop charms younger girls. Also new are When Eva was Seven and Lulu’s Penance by Nona Rhoddes, plus a Brownie primer by N M Banta with bright illustrations for early readers.
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Maurice Maaterlinck
Molly
M.T. Daviess
Providence
Salina Sue
Priscilla
Nona Rhoddes
Eva
Lulu
N. M. Banta
Pork Production Contest Encourages Youth Hog Raising
Secretary Cooper of the Better Farming Association announces a Pork Production contest in North Dakota to promote home grown hogs. Prizes totaling over 300 dollars will go to youths under 18 who produce the most pork from one litter at the lowest cost per pound, with entries accepted until March 10, 1913 and awards after November 20, 1913.
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Thomas Cooper
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Better Farming Association
Cooper
North Dakota Development League Press Bureau
Use Motors for Plowing
North Dakota farmers learn of a new motor propelled plow by Albert Hyles of Evans Haw England. A four horsepower engine drives four wheels to cut a furrow six inches deep at over eight miles an hour. After starting the first furrow the machine continues automatically for subsequent furrows. Fuel costs per day run between 70 and 75 cents. Team plowing costs in the district range from 4.85 to 8.15 dollars per acre. The plow weighs about 700 pounds and a lighter cultivator for root crops and orchards is also described.
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North Dakota
Albert Hyles
Evanshaw
England
North Dakota Census Shows Cattle Gain and Dairy Rise
A 1910 census bulletin highlights diversified farming growth in North Dakota. Cattle values rise overall from 1900 to 1910 despite fewer steers and heifers, dairy cows surge, horse numbers more than double, and hog and sheep values climb. Also noted is the expulsion of Henry E. Standard from the Modern Woodmen of America for embezzlement and related prohibited occupations enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Henry E. Standard
Modern Woodmen of America
Jin
Art teacher Ara L. Smith offers china painting class
Ara L. Smith of Mineapolis visiting Williston with relatives proposes a china painting course for interested locals. Early joiners receive a special rate. Class formation depends on a large enough group as materials must be ordered from a distance. For details call Miss Smith at 287 Red. 27-21. Adv.
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Ara L. Smith
Mineapolis
Williston
China
Miss Smith
A. B. Lowe
Ambrose Concedes County Seat in Crosby Contention
Peter Stromme, notable Grand Forks editor, lectures in the region as the county seat battle ends with Crosby prevailing. The piece notes convictions of blind pigs at Minot and reports W G Eddy of Fargo planning a $75,000 hotel project in New Rockford for spring construction.
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Ambrose
Crosby
Peter Stromme
Grand Forks
Minot
W. G. Eddy
Fargo
New Rockford
North Dakota Summons Quiet Title Action in Williams County
In Williams County North Dakota a quiet title action seeks to establish ownership of the NE 14 of section 31 township 158 range 96. The complaint names Marit Kain and multiple Knutson heirs against the State of North Dakota and others. A summons requires a response within thirty days. default leads to judgment. Dated November with Ames as attorney.
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North Dakota
Williams
Eleventh Judicial District
Marit Kain
Ole Knutson
Carl Knutson
Martin Knutson
Andrew Knutson
Oscar Knutson
Lydia Knutson
Philp Ludvig Knutson
State of
North Era
F. W .Ames
Fice
Mayville
Northeast Quarter
Williams County
N. D
Notice for Bids on County Deposit Interest
By order of the Board of County Commissioners sealed bids will be received by the County Auditor in Williston North Dakota until 10 A M on Wednesday January 8 1913 for the payment of interest on county deposits for two years starting January 1913 Interest to be paid monthly on average daily balances and deposits to be on demand The successful bidders must furnish a bond to protect the county The board may reject any bids Dated Williston North Dakota December 1912 M H Aaen County Auditor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Williston
N. Dak
Depon Board
M. H. Aaen
Williston Na Unnamed County Bid Sealed for Bonds
Commissioners sealed bids open at the Williston court house until 10 A. M. January 8 1918 for surety bonds for county officers including Sheriff Auditor Treasurer Clerk of Court Register of Deeds State Attorney County Judge County Surveyor Coroner Supt of Schools four justices of the peace four constables and four assessors each at specified amounts. Board may reject any bids. Dated Williston December 1 1916 County Auditor M H Moa MEN
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Register of States
Board of County Commissioners
Williston
M. H Moa
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Supreme Court
Paul Fjelde
State Normal School
Iver Aasen
Fjelde
Chicago
Lorado Taft
Joe Cutting
Jack Courtney
Elks Minstrels
Ames
Fred Southard
McKenzie
Southard
Loomis F. Irish
Pine Island
Minnesota
Board of County Commisioners
Ofice
Seno
Jaques Mtge. Co
The
Citizens National Bank
U. S. Depositary
R. E
H.C. McCartney
James H. Cooper
W. S. Davidson
GEO
G. Harvey
Ass't
C. M. Opdahl
T. F. Marshall
H. C. McCartney ,J. S. Davidson
E.M. Atterberry
Hocking Valley
Pocahontas
Northwestern Fuel Co
J. A. Husebye
First Avenue East
John A. Corbett
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