Local sale buzz continues at Eagle Store in Williston
H W Christen visits from Alexander as price busting sale persists at Eagle Store on Saturday. Residents report various local items from Miss Dora Wilkinson to court notices and social events, including militia ball at the Armory and a K P supper. A string of visitors, travel, illnesses, and community notices fill the week with business and personal tallies across Williston and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
A. J. Kinne
Dora Wilkinson
Plentywood
Tim Mehooey
Spochester
Raum
E. R. Sinkler
Minot
J. H. Calderhead
Great Northern
Cartwright
Williston
D. Gate
Brs
Olive
Don Hospital
Dyckman
Minneapolis
A. J. Field
Pittsfield
Geo. Howland
Julius Jacobson
C. W. Hurd
Alexander
Armory
C. A. Barrett
Watford Supply Co
Watford City
Keys
Flrst National Bank
Rather’s
Ralph Greengard
University of Minnesota
Eva Crawford
Ray
J. H. Forbes
Twin Cities
O. H. Hylland
J. F. Houston
Trenton
Great Northern Wednes
Church Services and Activities at WHListon and Methodist
Sunday Matins and service at 9 o clock at St Peter’s Church with Sunday School at 1. Evensong at 7 30. Rector N E Elsworth invites all. Methodist Episcopal Church invites worship at 10 30 with Bible school and men’s class on The Social Principles Of Jesus. Epworth League for youth, People’s meeting at 7 30 on The Divided Kingdom And The Final Triumph Of Michael And His People. Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7 30. Sunday class in religious instruction at 3. Wish you prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter’s Church
N. E. Elsworth
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jesus
Epworth League
People's Meeting
Michael
Daniel
New Administration For County Affairs Opens New Term
Williams county begins new terms for several officials including the treasurer and auditor. Four new county board members take seats in January: Earl Swimley, Thomas Harstveit, Edward E. Haugen, and Ole Ellingson, with M. J. Borden chairing. Axel Strom becomes sheriff, with Robert Rutledge as deputy as duties start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Swimley
Thomas Harstveit
Edward E. Haugen
Ole Ellingson
M. J. Borden
Axel Strom
Carl Erickson
Williams County
Robert R. Rutledge
Butler
Ingwaldson
Peterson
Seibert
Married at parsonage in Williston and Farland unions
On Saturday morning February 30 1917 Frank Boyd of Farland and Florence J Locke of Williston were joined by Rev H Styles Harriss at a Williston parsonage ceremony. Groomsmen Frank B Jaynes and Dora Uhiman accompanied the couple. Boyd’s family in Williston praised his industrious character as the couple begin life together. Also noted is B Sjoberg and Caroline D Buttterbrodt wed at the Methodist parsonage January 2 1917 with A Beers and Marguril Connell witnesses. They plan to reside in Williston with well wishes from the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wec
Frank Boyd
Farland
Florence J. Locke
Williston
H. Styles Harriss
Frank B. Jaynes
Dora Uhimanter
Boyd
Samuel Boyd
Red B. Sjoberg
Caroline D. Butterbrodt
Methodist Parsonage
A. Beers
Arguril Connell
Watched Old Year Out at 2nd Avenue West
Mr and Mrs W J Kelly hosted a small party to see the old year out and the new year in at their pleasant home on 2nd Avenue West. An illuminated clock dial marked midnight as 191 arrived, guests sang Auld Lang Syne around the piano, then enjoyed a supper. It was described as a delightful beginning for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
William Wilkinson
Hot Springs
G. D. Willis
Wittenberg Hospital
Witherstine
Grand Forks
Windel
Halsey D. Shepard
White Earth
Sheparas
Havre
Mont
Shepard
Guy Tibbs
Harry Tibbs
Glasgow
Great Northern
W. J. Kelly
2Nd Avene West
Locals Win and Lose in Evening Basketball Showdown
Glasgow boys defeated Williston 26 to 14 in a Thursday high school gym game. Saturday night Poplar and Williston club teams battled at the same hall with Williston prevailing 44 to 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Williston
Poplar
River Losses A Leam of Fine Horses and Cattle
Report from the Vance ranch notes four head of cattle and a team lost through ice while drinking. The wreck was saved. Additional items: Wittenberg Auxiliary meeting January 12 at 3 PM with hosts at 429 7th Ave West. W. W. A. officer installation January 9. Creaser's drug store moving into new First National building quarters. News of Crookston arrival and new position in Graphic's mechanical dept.
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Vance Ranch
Wittenberg
Simon Westby
Mary Hagen
7Th Avenue West
First National
Creaser’s
RE. Cornell
Crookston
Minn
Cornell
Graphic
Hedderich Force Holds Fine Banquet
The Hedderich department store staff held its first annual banquet December 28 at K P hall. Managers Byron Lyons and Charles Mansfield were guests of honor with William Broderick as toastmaster. Forty seven attended, including 24 employees, and dancing followed with Ongtad's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedderich Department’ Store
K. P. Hall
Grace Hedderich
Byron Lyons
Chas. A. Mansfield
William Broderick
Accounting Department
Lyon
Mansfield
Sveen
Ant
Great Northern Cafe
Ongtad
Williston Creamery Stockholders Meet Jan 13 1917
The annual meeting of Williston Farmers Creamery and Produce Co stockholders is set for Saturday afternoon January 13 at 1 PM in the Court House. A full operation report will be presented and plans for a cooperative future outlined, including supplying cows a new creamery and a potato warehouse. Secretary A G Lougheed will issue a program and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Creamery and Produce Co
Court House
Williston Farmers’ Creamery & Produce Company
Williston Farmers’ Creamery, and Produce Co
A. G. Lougheed, Secy
District Court Resumes Its Work
The district court reconvened on the third and today handles the civil case Wareheim vs Husebye and Ellithorpe. Ray Wright of Cottonwood Lake pleaded guilty and Carl Larson of Grenora was found guilty of liquor law violations, each given four months in jail and a $200 fine plus costs. Henry Schmidt pleaded guilty to simple assault, receiving 15 days in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wareheim
Husebye
Ellithorpe
Ray Wright
Cottonwood Lake
Carl Larson
Grenora
Pareles - Henry Schmidt
Civic Leaders Compare Notes Continued From Page 1
Civic leaders discuss plans to boost daylight power loads to resume water service. A committee may be formed to work with reclamation authorities on next year’s plans. Morrill urges larger membership and active club help, while a lunch break follows and tour of the Central buildings South Wing.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Williston Mill Co
Arthur
North Dakota Man Receives White House Reply
Edgar McKnight of Williston North Dakota wrote to President Wilson on December 19 1916 noting their shared birthday December 28 and praising the presidents service. The White House reply dated December 26 1916 thanks him for the letter and conveys the presidents thanks and good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Edgar McKnight
Wilson
McKnight
Washington
J.P. Turwulty
Williston
North Dakota
Allied powers reject German peace overtures amid Belgium crisis
The text portrays Allied leaders denouncing German calls for peace as a tactic to split public opinion and secure favorable terms, insisting that true peace requires reparations, nationalities recognition, and guarantees. Belgium’s struggle since 1914 is cited, with Belgium reaffirming neutrality, independence, and the aim of restoring justice and lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Pire
Ebill
Europe
Jane
Belgium
Reichstag
Ita
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H. W. Christen
Frank E. Davis
Williams, Town
Laverna Bloom
Nathan Cohen
Jos
Greenyard
Minneapolia
Jacob Widmann
Henry, Gratchen
Spring Brook
K. of P. Lodge
R. Russell
Baby
Missoula
C. B. Wheeler
Herman Wolff
M. B. Jackson
Don
J. W. Lykom
Lewistown
Lykom
Amoure & ‘C
Etta Ireins
Williams County State Bank
Watford
A. L. Burdick
Boseman, Mont
The
Agricultural College
Mer A. Corbett
1St Avenue East
O'Dell & Co
Newand
Lilly Wilkinson
Minnesota
James H. Cooper
Ethel Benneth
Buford
Wildliams Party
R. L. Roach
Jamestown
N. D
Episcopal Church
Guild
E. R. Brownson
Whlliston Churches
W. W
Hedderich
District Court
Hat
Anon
State of North Dakota
Samuel Silt
Willinton
Whtams
Pakot
Williaton
Willama
Fyntedt
North
D Kota
Bati
Chtme
Banka Con
Gunty
Williams Csm
Hydle
Cawdler
Voller
RM. Hydle
A. Bryant
M. Hydle
Alhambra Hot Springs
Alhambra ,Montana
Great Northern Railway
Helena
Butte
Montana
Mondak
M. J. Sullivan
Williston State Bank
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