Governor Hammond Laid To Rest In Capitol Honor
The body of Minnesota's Governor Scott Hammond lies in the capitol at St. Paul under military guard awaiting tributes. A funeral train reached St. Paul with services planned in St. James and a private prayer at the capitol before the procession to St. James. The governor's estate, valued around $100000, mostly goes to Milton Hammond and a half sister.
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Infield Scott Hammond
Minnesota
Clinton
Capitol
St. Paul
Munday
Hammond
John A. Johnson
Johnson
Rochester
Burlington
St. Paul Union Station
Broadway
Milton Hammond
D. Works
A. L. Sorter
F. B. Wood
Inter
Henry C. Swearingen
House of Hope Frejan Church
Jast
St. James
Union Station
Harry Fisher
Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Ganewats
Davidh
Submarine tensions rise as Persia sinks near Suez
Unofficial Cairo reports say the British steamship Persia was torpedoed in the Mediterranean near the Suez entrance, sinking in minutes. About 150 to 160 survivors reached Alexandria, with American consul McNeely believed drowned and Captain lost at sea. Crew losses include 94 men and 17 women among 163 listed.
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London
Cairo
Persia
Mediterranean
Alexandria
Egypt
Robert N. McNeely
Aden
Arabia
Reuter
McNeely
Charles H. Grant
Boston
Peninsular and Oriental Company
Lloyds
Claire
Sean
Grant
Electric Wires Start Fire at Olson Studio
A fire was discovered at Olson studio Friday evening from short circuited electric wires igniting the wooden ceiling. The incident prompted neighborly aid. card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Lohr expresses appreciation for the help during their loss.
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Olson
Mra. W. C. Lohr
Williston Churches Methodist Episcopal Church
The Homelike Church welcomes all with 10:30 morning worship on Grace of God and 11:45 Bible school. Epworth League 6:30 and People's Meeting 7:30. Reception Friday Jan 7 for 250 city families. Bishop Quayle to visit in spring. Trenton M E services listed with Sunday school 10:30 and sermons. No charge for reception. invitations mailed. RSVP requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Harriss
Williston
Methodist Church
Asher
William Quayle
Quayle
America
Tescher
Mae
Trenton
M. E
T. James
James I
Brees
Great White Way sermon at Congregational Church Wiliston
The Congregational Church in Williston opens a series Epiphany Gleams From Isaiah with a sermon on The Great White Way by Minister James Hoffman Balten. Morning service moved to 11:00 AM to fit Bible School. Lutherans welcome. Evening service 7:30 PM in library hall. Luther League 6:45 PM studies Acts 26.12-28.
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Trinity Lutheran A. A
Luther League
Williston
T.he
Bright
Williston Rural Pariah Postpones Marston Engagements
Due to severe weather the engagements of Mr. Marston at Spring Coulee and Pioneer Hall are postponed until further notice. Regular appointments will be difficult until spring, but ample notice will be given of all services. The Salvation Army gospel services begin with a Special Week of Service meetings. Ensign Bacon will open the first meeting Sunday at 8 P.M.
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Williston
Marston
Spring Coulee
Pioneer Hall
Salvation Army
Siece
Tan
Ensign Bacon
Three Farm People Dead in Tragic Farmhouse Incident
An alleged escapee, Guy Hall, killed a mother and wounded captives in a McFarland home. Hall then murdered himself after threatening Grace McFarland and a family struggle drew police to the scene. Inquests identified Hall as Bruce Parkinson alias Guy Hall, a former Washington state reformatory inmate.
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Washington
W. H. Tucker
Everette
Hell
Ora
Mamie
Tragedy Echoes Culbertson Case In Transient Murder Plot
Della Fern, eight months old, died December 26 from pamantania. Born September 1915, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Lohr with sister Vivian. Funeral by Rev. O. A. Myer at home, December 80, burial in Paintedwood cemetery. A brief elegy follows noting a fragile bloom and rest with the Saviour.
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Della Fern
W. C. Lohr
Pamantania
Della
Vivian
O. A. Myer
Paintedwood Cemetery
Dorothy Blaisdell Hosts Seventh Birthday Party
At her home 208 Seventh Street East Miss Dorothy Blaisdell will entertain a number of her little friends today for her seventh birthday anniversary. A cameo themed luncheon is prepared and the occasion is sure to be a memorable event for the young hostess.
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Seventh Street East
Dorothy Blaisdell
Entertains Sunday School Classes at Mrs Hamre's Home
Mrs. P. C. Hamre hosted two Nor weg Norwegian American Lutheran Sunday School primary classes at 700 2nd Avenue East on Tuesday afternoon. Twenty seven children enjoyed games and a fine luncheon followed by a sleigh ride home, with warm praise for the hostess.
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2Nd Avenue East
P. C. Hamre
Handsome Cup Donated by Local Jeweler to Williston High
Jewelers gift establishes an annual trophy for Williston High four-class competition. The cup will bear the name of the top scholarship class and stay at the school, with standings updated every six weeks to sustain interest.
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H. L. Weatherwax
Williston High School
Choral Union to Resume Work Friday Evening
The Choral Union will resume its work Friday night with the first meeting. All who intend to keep up the work this season are requested to be present, and regular attendance is encouraged for the benefit of the Union and participants. The hour is 7:80 to 8:30, and the work begins and ends promptly.
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Choral Union
Boy 12 narrowly survives wagon horse run over on Washington avenue
Harry Foss, twelve, escaped serious injury after falling before a farmer's sleigh. A runner passed over him but the horses stepped clear. He suffered head contusions and body bruises and is recovering at his mother's home.
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Harry Foss
Washington Avenue
Young Foss
Mrs Fannie Smith Dies Near Williston After Illness
The death of Mrs Janny Smith aged 70 occurred December 28 1915 at 11 PM at their home six miles east of Williston North Dakota. Born in Bowling Green Kentucky maiden name Wright she moved from Evanel ville Indiana to Williston where she married Samuel Smith August 15 1900. No children were born to the couple. She is described as devout and kind to all. She was praying when she died and said the door is open. Survived by a husband and many friends.
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Janny Smith
Williston
Bowling Green
Kentucky
Fanny Wright
Evaneville
Ind
N. Dak
Samuel Smith
Remains Identified in River Death Case
The remains of Hans J. B. Olson, missing over two years, were identified by clothing effects. Friends from Wildrose confirmed the identity. The deceased, who left Wildrose aiming for Mondak Montana, were shipped to Velva for burial.
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Hans J. B. Olson
Wildrose
Mondak
Mont
Velva
Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Notice
Notice of foreclosure on a 1914 mortgage by Peder and Thea Syverson to Dickinson Land Co. sale set for February 15, 1916 at 2:00 PM at the Williams County Courthouse to satisfy the mortgage and taxes on the NE quarter of the SE quarter of section 18, township 158, range 98. Mortgagees’ attorney listed.
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Peder Syverson
Thea Syverson
Mort
Wile Histon
Williams County
North Dakota
Ree Speelicu, Ail Far Inc
Isfu
Noviheast
iQuarter
Sittet
Dickinson Land Co
Geo. A. Gilmore
Wileton
North Datcota
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure in Williams County North Dakota
Notice is given that Elizabeth Latham and Timothy F. Tatham are mortgagors and Alice Frederickson is mortgagee. The mortgage dated August 1912, recorded August 23, 1912, in Book 87, page 268, was assigned December 15, 1915 to L. Dochterman. Foreclosure sale set for February 12, 1918 at 1:00 PM in Williston North Dakota to satisfy the indebtedness plus costs for the property in Williams County. Assignee L. Dochterman. Sheriff Carl Erickson. Attorney Wm. G. Owens.
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Morteare
Elizabeth Latham
Timothy F. Tatham
Morteagore
Alice Frederickson
Williamsty
North Dakota
Aliee Bredrriekgon
Dochterman
Remsty of
Williams Coun North
Pakota
Morteage
Porsida
Willivige
Prkout
Aéechind
Towdale
Hane
Firth Principal
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ST. James, Minn
Baron Zwidinck
British Isles
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Suez Canal
Ladies Aid Society
John H. Shaw
Taras
the Congregational Church
James Hoffman Balten
Church OF the Open Door
Wilinton
McFarland
Violet
Ray
Plano
Mornil Hall
McFarlan
Grace McFarland
Gachter
Bliss McFarland
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Hart Sisters
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Owens
P. M. Carney
F. Buffington
C. J. Schneider
Senate
Jaws
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Hamre
Christinase
Culbertson
Mrs. Fannie Smith
Jersey
F. H. Smith
F. R. Babcock
7Th Ave
Charlie Brum
Buford
N. D
Berry Farm
N. Bill Laidowes
Ellsworth
Cit Avenue East
West Lawn
J. J. Larsen
Poond
Oscar Mortenson
Sec. Ees R
Seibert Barber Shop
Stetson Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Ac Willis Hotel
Imnal Sar
Hagan
Bostes
T. Seoveolt
Wilkiston, N. D
Wheelocktician and
Heffernan
Mary A. Goldschlager
Wegley
East Broadway
Trainor
M. D
A. McNiven
Red Williston, N. D
Arsenault
Benbainer
Ellithorpe Bldg
Res
W. Disney
Thomas M. Cooney
William G. Owens
First National Bank
Usher L. Burdick
John J. Murphy
Main St. Union
Joseph Cleary
Rawson
Gillce TB
Alice Romans
University of Nebraska School of Music
Main St
M. W. A. Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
J.C. Field
V.C. J
Mount Peers Lodge
St Lars Chiieteneen
Wml
RC. Ike
J. W
Jon. Wogiey
Treas
Chas. Newell
Secy
Arcadia Rink Gates Hall
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