Local wartime-style notes and social roundup in Williston
Local items from Williston and county towns cover visitors, social events, church business, dances, theater shows, and civic notes. Mentions include J E Haskett of Howard, Rev E S Shaw, Mr and Mrs W T Benton in Cincinnati, Mabel Eidaness in Cando, and the Sons of Norway installation. Also notes about bowling, skating, new years celebrations, and upcoming Elks Minstrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Haskett
Howard
Williston
Robert Norheim
Aleander
Shaw
Minot
Elias Day Talk At Gates Opera House Draws Crowds
Six hundred men and five hundred women were eager listeners for Elias Day at Gates Opera House on January 6 1913 as interest in his character study grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Day
Gates Opera House
Christmas Tree Party at Palmer School House
Mrs. B F Alexander treated pupils and friends to a Christmas tree at the Palmer school house. The decorated room hosted songs recitations dialogues and a play The Draped Letter by seven pupils. Santa Claus arrived by window and left via the fireplace as a large crowd enjoyed gifts. Peer Stromme plans another world trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Alexander
Palmer School House
Santa Claus
Elk's Big Minstrel at Opera House Promises Historic Show
The Elk’s Minstrel at the Opera House Friday and Saturday June 3 and 4 features Chas Sapp directing a Kansas City company. End men and ladies, chorus, and acts by W Jeffrey Theo Settle Jack Courtney and others showcase songs dances and vaudeville with a finale burlesque police court and Salmon Dance. Seats are selling fast at Kathers Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Chas. Sapp
Joe Bren
Kansas City
W. Jeffrey
Theo
Settle
Jack Courtney
Spike Harvey
Claude Olson
Charles Shermer
B. L. Hardaway
Henry R. Evans
C. F. Currie
Martin Stenehjem
Frank Viummer
Elmer Halvorsen
A. J. Field
J. A. Corbett
J. P. Cutting
Orville Evans
C. Hitchcock
Theo Settle
Uncle Joe
Charles Sheimer
Gertrude Hoffman
Kather
Wat SITOU Club Dines In Honor Of Soon-To-Be Bride Mayme Shea
Miss Bridgie Shea hosted a three course Monday dinner for fourteen Wat sitou Club members to honor her sister Mayme Shea who will wed Joseph M. Donahue next Tuesday. Place cards concealed the marriage date January 7 1913 at St Joseph Church nine o clock A M. Red and white carnations highlighted decorations. the event described as one of the season’s neatest functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgie Shea
Watsitou Club
Mayme Shea
Joseph M. Donahue
Mayme E. Shea
St. Joseph Church
Accident claims Allin Boyd in Saskatoon area
L. J. Boyd of this city learned Saturday that his brother Allin Boyd was accidently killed the same morning at Deslile Sask. No details given. Allin was a prosperous Canadian farmer owning and operating several large farms near Deatile. D D Sullivan Optical Specialist of Fargo will visit Williston Monday January 13 to examine eyes and renew glasses at the Great Northern Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lalonde
Ida
Williston
Dochterman
McKenzie Chronicle
T. Freeman
Fairview Times
L. J. Boyd
Allin Boyd
Deslile
Sask
Mr. Boyd
Deatile
D. D. Sullivan
Fargo
Great Northern Hotel
German Secretary of State Alfred Von Kiderlen Waechter Dies
Stuttgart reports the sudden death of Alfred Von Kiderlen Waechter, secretary of state of the German empire, at his home after a brief illness during a Christmas visit to his sister, Baroness Von Gemmingen, near Stuttgart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial
Stuttgart
Alfred von Kiderlen-Waechter
German Empire
von Kiderlen-Waechter
Baroness von Gemmingen
Marriages Peterson Jamison and Keogh Carney
Multiple weddings on Christmas/New Year’s include Deputy Sheriff O E Peterson uniting with Mrs Jamison at her home. Henry Houge and Olga Solberg wed in a parlor ceremony. Rod Nelson Engla Nelson marry at Hauge Church. Lillian Carney and Frank Keogh wed at St Leo’s with small families present. reception follows and couple plans to Berg and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson-Jamison
R. M. Jamison
Houge-Solberg
Henry Houge
Olga Solberg
A. 0
Houge
A. Johansen
Rod Nelson
Ingegald Rod
McKenzie County
Engla Nelson
Namless
Hauge Norwegian Lutheran Church
Falkanger
Grooma
Keogh-Carney
St. Leo’s Catholic Church
Lillian Carney
Elizabeth Carney
White Earth
N. Dak
Frank Keogh
Herk
Father O'Neill
Mary Carney
Grand Forks
N. D
John Goodall
Goodall
J. A. Carney
Elks Dance at Odd Fellows Hall Ends Year in Style
Williston Lodge of Elks held a New Years dance at the Odd Fellows Hall on Tuesday night. The event drew a large crowd and featured a long program of dances with excellent music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Norway
Odd Fellows Hall
Edgar M. Shaw
Spring Coulee
Williston Lodge of Elks
Fire damages Powell residence on Main Street
A dangerous blaze started in E. A. Powell’s Main Street home on Tuesday evening when a Christmas tree ignited. Curtains burned and walls scorched. the department arrived after the fire was extinguished. Clean rags needed at The Graphic office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Powell
Main Street
Congregational Church Calendar and Social Events
Edwin 3. Shaw pastor at the Congregational Church schedules services at 10:80 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. with Sunday school at 11:45 and junior activities at 6:30. The annual meeting on Wednesday Jan 8 at 7:30 includes reports, officer elections, and a social with lunch. A Primary and Junior Sunday school social was held, followed by a young people skating party and a New Year social at the parsonage with games and a frankfurter roast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin 3. Shaw
Billiards Spotlight at Arcadegood Tables
Arcadegood offers premier billiards with well maintained tables and friendly staff. Regulars praise smooth cloth, steady rails, and a welcoming atmosphere for players of all skill levels. Weekly tournaments and casual play times keep the venue lively.
Chance for all at Union Commercial College Grand Forks
The Union Commercial College of Grand Forks North Dakota reports notable success linked to F E Nicholl who after finishing his course chose self employment. He completed a $100,000 business last year and now seeks a bookkeeper paying $100 monthly. the school catalog is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Commercial College of
Grand Forks
N. D
F. E. Nicholl
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. A. Wilcox
Tobacco Garden
C. Ellithorpe
Ida Tuott
W. T. Benton
Cincinnati
Misouri
Tee
Misa Mabel Eidaness
Register of Deeds Office
Cando
Messenger Boy
M. B
Frank Cashman
Iowa
Arle Mounger
Mississippi
Williston Mill Company
Antelope
A. J. Clark
Earl Barrington
Mr. Barrington
Elks Minstrels
Company E
Peder D. Barranger
E. R .Brownson
B. & T. Club
EB. R. Browns
Chas. Williams
Mountrail County
Stanley
Williams
John Settle
N. Page
Rugby
Pierce County Tribune
Page
J. J. Blair
Havre,Mont
Blair Fa
Farmers State Bank
Havre
Wiliams County Abstract Company
Tom Allen
Brownie Emery
Dore
Miss Moe
Wiliston
Wisconsin
Plamner Allen
J. M. Divine
Reclamation Service
Sun River Project
Pathfinder
Wyoming
Geo. Stager
Fine
H. W. Broatelien
McKenzie
Harry G. Hanson
Elks Mantrels
Commercial Club Booster Meeting
Willston
O. E. Distad
Milwaukee
Chicago
Rochester
Rev
A. E. Distad
Murphy
Mayo Bros
B. C. Kioh
Missouri Ridge
W. O
Leonhardy
Salt Lake City
Utah
L. D. Bayrell
Bella Leonhardy
William Olson
Hector, Minn
Ernest Olson
Graphic
Williston Commercial Club
Williams County
W. C. Rawson
E. R. Brownson
Dak
Peer Stromme
Elks Show
Graphic Office
Henry Evans
The
Congregational Church
Chance For All
Insurance Company
Eastern Corporation
E. J. Lander & Co
Rugby Minot
J. Arthur Cunningham
Mgr
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