The Useful Library lecture by Clarence Wesley Summer
Clarence Wesley Summer will speak on The Useful Library in our city under the Library Board on Wednesday evening the 17th of January. Summer, Indiana native and Earlham student turned librarian, has held multiple library roles including at the University of Missouri and the North Dakota State University library, and was named vice president of the State Library Association last fall.
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Clarence Wesley Summer
Library Board
Summer
Indiana
Noblesville, Ind
Earlham College
Indiana State Library Commission
University of Missouri
North Dakota
State University
State Library Association
Jamestown
Investigation ends as Poe seeks city records review
The state investigation into Will T. Poe ex city auditor halted after Poe requested access to city records with Bank Examiner Frank Wilson to support his claims before the pardon board. Attendees at Saturday nights session included Lieut. Governor Burdick Mayor Jackson and other officials. The meeting opened with the States Attorney addressing the publicity of the investigation.
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Will T. Poe
Braatelsen
Poe
Frank Wilson
Pardon Board
Burdick
Milloy and
Marelus
Jackson
Supt
Mackenroth
Atterberry
Murphy
Wegley
Investi
Williston Lilton Pardon Board Hearing Seeks Full Access
Citizens and taxpayers are urged to attend a pardon board hearing following Poe's complaints of a sharp examination. Brnatelien offers access to city auditor files and outside witnesses, promising adjournment time if needed, and clarifies no blame on city officials for delays.
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Williston and
Lil
Poe
Brnatelien
Bond Returned for William Lester in Pigging Case
A certified bond copy for William Lester, arrested December 23 by Officers Nolan and Bemis, was returned to Sheriff Olson after Lester’s absence left bondsmen unable to locate him. The $400 bond, signed by William Lukins and Charles James, accompanied the case before Justice Field.
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William Lester
Nolan
Bemis
William English
Olson
Lester
Justice Field
William Lukins
Charles James
Civil Service Exam Opens for Local and District Posts
The Civil Service announces an opening for eligible applicants for district service in Washington and stenographer and typist positions. Both men and women may apply stating preferred locality and minimum salary. exam at Williston Post Office on January 23, 1912. For details contact Clayton Newton.
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Department Service
Washington
Civil Service
Williston
Clayton Newton
Masquerade Ball Planned by Rebekahs at Gates Opera House
The Rebekah lodge will host a masquerade ball at Gates Opera House on Friday January 26. The ladies aim to make the winter social event highly enjoyable with careful preparation and festive activities.
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Rebekahs
Gates Opera House
McAskill Visits City from Big Bend Mont
Alex McAskill formerly of this city now residing in Big Bend Montana spent a few days in town this week. He noted forty one summers since first arriving at Williston on July 23, 1871.
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Alex McAskill
Big Bend
Mont
Mr. McAskill
Williston
Train Wreck Incurred On The Oriental Limited northwest of Fargo
The Oriental Limited derailed west of Fargo when a loose tire on the observation car caused a wheel to fail and the standard sleeper rolled down a six foot embankment. E. H. Weil was the only noted passenger hurt, with others uninjured or lightly shaken as trains run unusually slow in extreme cold.
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Oriental Limited
Fargo
Williston
E. H. Weil
Flora Belle Card Dramatic Reader at Civic League Lecture
Flora Belle Card performs a dramatic reading and impersonation at the Civic League lecture course on Monday evening January 15. The event features Card’s vocal storytelling and character work for attendees in the community program.
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Flora Belle Card
Civic League
Will Marry This Month Announced by Waisitou Clan
A party hosted by Miss Mae Anderson announced Miss Anderson's engagement to Oscar W Bell for January 17 at the brides parents home on First Avenue East. Rey Johanson delivered the notice. Red carnation theme, three course luncheon, prizes for gum sculpture and archery, with a musical program.
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Mae Anderson
Miss Anderson
Oscar W. Bell
First Avenue East
Rey. Johanson
Velma Dupuis
Francis Bell
Marriage Licenses Bring Four Couples Together in North Dakota
Omer Rignier Howard and Minnie Lutes of Mapleton North Dakota wed. John Langwold and Martha Esa, both of Williston, join in marriage. Martin C. Nelson and Alma Dorothy Hendrickson, also of Williston, appear in the license record.
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Omer Rignier Howard
Minnie Lutes
Mapleton
N. D
John Langwold
Martha Esa
Williston
Martin C. Nelson
Alma Dorothy Hendrickson
South Dakota Endorses Taft for renomination in Huron meetup
In Huron on January 5, South Dakota Republicans adopted strong resolutions endorsing President Taft and his reelection. Secretary James Wilson praised Taft in a conversational address, kicking off a vigorous campaign. Delegates elected, party leaders expressed support, and a social event followed with Japanese-themed refreshments and a charitable collection.
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Huron
South Dakota
Taft
James Wilson
Wilson
State Central Committee
W. C. Cook
William Howard Taft
Japanese Evening at Library Draws Large Flowery Kingdom Theme
Nearly 175 attendees filled the Library auditorium for Japanese Evening hosted by the Civic League. The room glowed with flowery oriental decor from lanterns and chrysanthemum festoons to lights stretching from Williston to Yedda. The program featured Hazel Stenberg on piano, Robert Heffernan in Japanese regalia with Little Ah Sid, a High School quartet with encore, and performers Miss Baldwin with Japanese Lullaby and Professor Forester on violin, all in period costume.
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Library
Civic League
Williston
Yedda
Hazel Stenberg
Robert Heffernan
Ah Sid
Dedicate New School in Bu ford With Williston Orchestra
The new school building at Bu ford will be dedicated next Friday evening with the Williston orchestra providing the instrumentals. The modern facility is a point of pride for our sister city and many local citizens are expected to attend to witness the school’s launch on its educational mission.
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Buford
Williston Orchestra
Sixth Birthday of Little Miss Virginia Settle
Six year old Virginia Settle celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday with a luncheon and games. She hosted twelve friends from two to six o'clock, with a dainty luncheon served at five, marking the sixth milestone in her life’s journey.
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Virginia Settle
Watsitou Dance Draws Large Crowd at Local Hall
The Watsitou dance held last Friday evening at 1.0. O. F. hall drew about eighty attendees. Arsenault's orchestra performed and a luncheon was served as a major part of the program.
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O. F. Hall
Arsenault
Entertains for Miss Emma Olson at Courthouse Social
Mrs. E. B. Olson entertained a number of the young ladies of the courthouse force Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Emma Olson of Churches Ferry.
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E. B. Olson
Court House
Emma Olson
Churches Ferry
Coldest Morning in Five Years at Government Station
The government station recorded 42 below this morning making it the coldest reading in five years. Douglas Bell urged listeners to call 133 for dry wood.
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Douglas Bell
Pastor Confesses to Murder Charge in Written Statement
The Rev A V T Richeson former pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Cambridge today made a written confession to the effect that he poisoned his former sweetheart Avis Linnell. He expresses deep penitence and a wish to atone while avoiding a public trial. The confession was released by his counsel after a courthouse conference with the district attorney and judge. no details were given.
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Richeson
Avis Linnell
Boston
A. V. T. Richeson
Immanuel Baptist Church
Cambridge
Superior Court
William A. Morse
High Rollers Take Notice at St Peters Sermon
Rev Runnalls at St Peters Episcopal Church will preach next Sunday evening on enjoying life while alive and argue that many modern pleasures are not new. He cites frills and frivolities as existing long before the Christian era.
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St. Peters Episcopal Church
Runnalls
Young Peoples Meeting At United Lutheran Church
The young peoples society of the United Lutheran church will hold its next meeting in the church basement on Wednesday evening January 24. An excellent program has been arranged for the occasion. Refreshments will be served after the exercises. All are invited to attend.
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Yeddo
Garvey
James Creaser
McIntosh
Paul Leonhardy
B. Ellen Toftley
Heffernan
Japan
Young Peoples Society of the United Lutheran Church
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C.W. Sumner
THE
State University Library
Will T. Foe
Bead
McAskill
Weil
Miss Mae Anderson
Waisitou
Flowery Kingdom
Professor Forester
Friady
Watsitou
Miss Olson
Young Peoples Meeting
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