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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1913

Page

8

Christmas events and church plans in Trenton

The weather remains fine and the Xmas program at Trenton drew a crowded house. Services by Rev N F Browning of the M E church were held at Trenton last Sunday at 2 30 PM with another planned January 12. A box social for church expenses is being planned for January 11. Mrs Jennie Moore, former resident, visits her parents and sisters. Laura Simmons and Marie visit Leach family. The Kemper boys visited the Martins last Sunday night.

N. F. Browning M. E. Church Trenton Jennie Moore Leach Houston Laura Simmons Marie Kemper Martin Boys

Christmas Town Notes From Garden Valley

The Garden Valley Christmas event drew a large crowd with a festive mood. Local residents like Mr and Mrs R A Reider attended the Messenger Boy opera show last Saturday. Families gathered for Christmas dinners and reunions at several homes including C A Hamilton and Eckbergs. Alf Elliott left for Los Angeles to visit relatives for several months. The Hamilton, Rutledge, Beraneck, and Lundell families shared meals, while Alberta, Doris Francis and Dolly Doughty visited friends in the country. Lee Hamilton and family moved to the Dr Hagen farm last week. Mrs Eckberg and daughters and Miss Skindrud joined the Blankenship home for a pleasant day. Quinstrom had a minor accident removing a wagon rack. School resumed after eight weeks of vacation.

R. A. Reider C. A. Hamilton Alf Elliott Los Angeles California Francis Boyd Rutledge Antoinette Beraneck N. Lundell Eckbergs Alberta Doris Francis Dolly Doughty Lee Hamilton

Missouri Ridge Christmas and school notes 1912

Mr and Mrs John Lindholm hosted a dinner with friends on Sunday while Mr and Mrs B C Keihl gave a Christmas meal to many guests. Missouri Ridge school reopened after a week vacation with a new reading circle book supply and Bartley Blankenship elected librarian. Several locals visited, oyster supper praised bachelor Nelse Lundell, and moves and Christmas visits tied to Williston and Garden Valley.

John Lindholm B. C. Keihl Missouri Ridge Bartley Blankenship C. C. Ekeberg Skinrud Garden Valley Joe Gromatka H. C. Blankenship

Rose Hill Social Sunday Scenes and Christmas Gatherings

Mr Joe and Miss Fannie Howlek visited John Albrecht after a Sunday of horseback riding with Ross Hill youths enjoying a delightful afternoon. Nora Bernan called on the Rose Hill teacher as Alma Albrecht Phil Albrecht Mary Youness Fred Youness and Mike Younes were praised for perfect attendance. Mary Albertson of Grinnell joined the Rose Hill teacher for Christmas. Mr and Mrs Will Albrecht hosted a Christmas dinner for friends and relatives with John Albrecht and Mr Vani among attendees.

Joe Fannie Howlek John Albrecht Ross Hill Nora Bernan Rose Hill Alma Albrecht Phil Albrecht Mary Youness Fred Youness Mike Younes Mary Albertson Grinnell Will Albrecht Vani

Rose Hill school Christmas Eve program at Rose Hill

An entertainment at Rose Hill school featured a lit tree and gifts for attendees. The program included songs, recitations by Phil, Mary, Fred, Mike Albrecht, and Mary Younees, readings by the Youness family and Walter Albright, plus a teacher reading. German Lutheran services announced for January 5, and local residents report illnesses and visits among Albrechts, Hintzes, and Younesses.

Rose Hill Phil Albrecht Mary Youness Mike Youness Fred Youness Phil Alma Albrecht Walter Albright Mary Younees Rose Hill School George Albrecht East Otto Hintz

Pioneer Hall Celebrates New Year Amid Busy Winter

Wild Rose school house drew a large Christmas crowd with many standing outside. A. T. Green supplied lumber for a new 24 by 70 barn at Pioneer Hall. John Miller buys a full new farm outfit. P A Campbell sells fine beans nearby. Mr and Mrs Chris Arnt visit Chicago. The Holy Place dance drew a strong crowd. J A Scott to speak on Socialism at Pioneer Hall January 4. Pioneer Hall opened New Year's Eve with a big dance and promises of winter amusements for locals.

Wild Rose School A. T. Green Pioneer Hall John Miller P. A. .Campbell Chris Arnt Chicago Holy Place J. A. Scott

KILLED BY EXPLOSION AT COGSWELL FARM WORKSHOP

H A Smith, a prominent farmer in Cogswell North Dakota, was killed when the tank belonging to a small house lighting plant exploded while he was pumping it with a large automobile pump. The force blew the tank skyward and struck him in the forehead, taking his life instantly.

Cogswell N. D H. A. Smith Smith

Kenyon liquor transport bill seen as sure to pass

F L Watkins state enforcement league officer, just back from Washington, says the Kenyon bill regulating liquor into dry territory will pass in both houses, a foregone conclusion according to his opinion and observations from the capital.

Kenyon F .L. Watkins State Enforcement League Washington

Weather report from Williston for week ending Jan 1 1913

Department of Agriculture weather summary for Williston North Dakota shows highest 48 on Dec 27 and lowest 10 on Dec 26 with average 29 and precipitation 0.01 inch. compares to 1911-12 week with low 24 and average 12 and precipitation 0.17 inch. observer John Craig of the Weather Bureau notes.

Department OF Agriculture Williston Dak John Craig Weather Bureau

Calumet Baking Powder Promises Real Economy

Calumet Guarantees that true economy in baking is about preventing failures rather than saving on ingredients. The ad touts Calumet as unfailing, pure, and uniform in quality, claiming it ensures success and better, evenly risen results. Cites awards from Chicago 1907 and Paris 1912.

Chicago Paris France Calumet

Official Count Shows Hanna Wins North Dakota Governorship

Official state canvass board tally lists L B Hanna at 89 821 votes and F O Hellstrom at 31 544 with Sweet 9 406 Bowen 6 885. Presidential results show Wilson 29 555 Roosevelt 25 726 Taft 23 23 090 Dobbs 6 966 Chafin 1 248. In this congressional district Norton leads Halverson by 5 629.

L. B. Hanna F. O. Hellstrom North Dakota State Hanna Hellstrom Sweet Bowen Wilson Roosevelt Taft Dobbs Chafin Norton Halverson

Valuable Poultry Book Free From Belgrade Farm Minnesota

A Belgrade Minnesota poultry farm issues a free edition book packed with breed pictures and detailed notes. Limited copies available. send name and address mentioning the paper. Also notes about Button Business College tuition offers and local notices on schooling and rail progress.

Belgrade Mankato Minn

Pork Production On General Farm

A Minnesota farmer urges practical hog raising, stressing hands on learning, breed choice by the producer, and consistent care. He advises staying by the trough, breeding improved stock, and feeding well with affordable rations to produce cheap, well finished pork for market.

F. F. Marshall Minnesota Korea Shanes

Valuable as Windbreak Planted With Willows and Box Elder

Horticulturist C B Waldron of North Dakota Agricultural College notes the white soft or aliver maple is hardy yet killed by strong winds early on. It grows rapidly but tends to a low, straggling form. recommend thick planting with box elder for upright growth and wind protection, especially between willow rows. Grown from seed ripening early summer. useful ornament for sheltered sites.

C. B. Waldron North Dakota Agricultural College

Largest Farm in World Claim Attributed to Chihuahua Owner

A claim describes a single ranch in the city of Chihuahua, Mex, as the largest farm in the world. It supposedly spans 160 miles north to south and 200 miles east to west, covering about 8,000,000 acres. The owner is said to have raised around 1,000,000 cattle, 100 sheep, and 100,000 horses.

Chihuahua Mex McKenzie Co Robert A. Strom Alexander N. D Graphic Office Yellowstone Co Mont Billings

North Dakota Summons and Foreclosure Notices Spanning Williams County

Legal notices issued in Williams and surrounding counties summon defendants including Farmers and Merchants Bank Williston and Williams County Bank to answer complaints within 30 to 80 days. Foreclosure and quiet title actions detail properties in Sec. 22 and Sec. 24, township 158 range 95, with attorney Dorr H. Carroll. An unrelated note mentions a fake Spanish swindle incident involving J. A. Roel in Minot.

Credyions Mones Hawbiltzel J. W. Brown Moses Hawbutzellate Phersin Williams North Dakota Pherrin Williama Jounty Geo. A. Gilmore Williston N. D K. Ellefson Tealdence Farmers and Merchants Bank Williams County Bank Era Bond F. H. Braltze E. K. Eilefson Ancve District Court Williams County Dorr H. Carroll Plainut Minot North Dak Wiliams County Plainum, Minot

Markets for December 18

Markets Wednesday December 18 lists egg prices per dozen potato prices per bushel and 40 rutabages per bushel with an 80 unit figure. The fragment shows commodity quotes but lacks full context or additional pricing details.

Hide Market Prices and International Education Congress

Furnished by the Minot Hide and Tanning Co the ad lists prices for green hides kip calf and horse hides and various skins FO B pricing for tanning Robes rag horse or cow and other hides plus a note on an international congress for physical education to be held in Paris March 17 20 1913 under the Faculty of Medicine with expected U S representation.

THE Minot Hide & Tanning CO Paria Faculty of Medicine United States

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