Paris Confectionery Manages Sweet Cream Sale
Local notes report visits from several residents and travelers, with references to the Paris Confectionery offering fresh homemade candy and sweet cream. Mentions include Charles Baldwin from Nelson ranch, Mrs. Con Newton from Glendive, Mont., and George Sanderson from Trenton among others visiting Williston. February 12 musk hall planned with the band from the Boston Store port to Kenmare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Charles Baldwin
Nelson Ranch
Con Newton
Glendive
Mont
George Sanderson
M. C. Dmoi
Trenton
Williston
Carmendayne
Farland
Army recruitment visit to Williston described by corporal Martell
Corpal Richard F. J. Martell of the U S Army recruiting service stationed at Minot will visit Williston for about a week. The letter outlines enlistment terms seven years total with options for reserve placement after one or three years active service. On reserve, a man may live anywhere and pursue business but can be recalled in war. Pay for enlisted men ranges from fifteen to eighteen dollars and eighty cents per month depending on rank and length of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Bowker
Williston
Mo’er
M. Bowker
Dan
Althe
Minot
Lom Lung
New York
Fri
Lung
Chica
Frisco
United States
Grand Forks
Lexington Hotel
Richard F. J. Martell
U. S. Army Recruiting Service
Fter
North Dakota Live Stock 15th State Meeting Set in Bismarck
The North Dakota Live Stock association will hold its 15th annual meeting in Bismarck on January 24 and 25, inviting all livestock men to attend. A program of discussions by high authorities is promised, aiming to attract a large turnout from outside current members. Information is available from secretary W. H. Fetahy at Agricultural College, Fargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota Live Stock Association
Bismarck
W. H. Fetahy
Agricultural College
Fargo
N. D
Dry Washington Seems Probable
Washington January 10 The fight for a dry national capital moved from the senate to the house as the Sheppard prohibition bill for the District of Columbia passed 82 to in the senate. The bill would abolish saloons and ban manufacture and sale within limits while allowing importation for personal use. A trained nurse examination for women opens February 7 1917 at Williston, with certificates filling a Fort Totten North Dakota Indian Service vacancy at 720 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
District of Columbia
United States Civil Service, Commission
Williston
Ihe
Indian Service
Fort Totten School
North Dakota
North Dakota Guard Delayed to January 24 at Snelling
San Antonio reports telegraphic inquiries from officers of the First North Dakota infantry and Thirty second Michigan infantry to learn when they can return home from the border. Most of the 16 000 troops have been sent, with only these two regiments awaiting muster out. The Second Minnesota regiment arrives at Fort Snelling to be mustered out January 24, one member isolated on suspicion of diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Heacharters
North Dakota Infantry
Thirty-second
Michigan Infantry
Minnesota Infantry
Fort Snelling
Minn
Minnesota
Texas
City Scales Handle Large Coal Traffic in December
Weighmaster Halvor and Auditor Harvey report Williston city scales processed 1 681 loads in December. About 2 60 were farm products and 1 431 lignite coal from nearby mines. Coal loads averaged 2 1 2 tons, totaling 3 577 tons or 7 154 000 pounds. Heaviest load weighed 10 250 pounds hauled by Walter Lukenbill. Scale fees at 10 cents per draft totaled 168 10 dollars. Scales greatly serve farmers at times and have paid for themselves through fees and city payrolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston City
Operatio
Halvoran
Harvey
Walter Lukenbill
High Fence Around G N Round House
Great Northern has built an eight foot high fence around its shops and round house with four wires at the top. Public guesses vary from strike preparedness to a munitions facility, while many think it to deter loafers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Company
Supreme Court upholds Webb-Kenyon law in liquor shipment ruling
The Webb-Kenyon law designed to stop liquor shipments from wet to dry states was declared constitutional by a 7 to 2 Supreme Court vote. The decision also upholds West Virginia's prohibition amendment barring residents from receiving liquor for personal use via common carriers in interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Webb- Kenyon
Supreme Court
West Virginia
Noted artist to appear at Orpheum
Mon Gonvieve Gilet a late animal donna with Richard Carle in his famous musical successes will fill a two days engagement at the Orpheum Theatre commencing Monday January 15th. Miss Gilbert is a popular musical comedy and society favorite and her Orpheum appearance should interest city music lovers.
WILLISTON CHURCH SERVICES AND METHODIST SERMON SERIES
The Williston St Peter's Church lists Sunday Matins at 11 and sermon, Sunday School at noon, Evensong at 7 30 with a cordial welcome. The Methodist Episcopal Church shows morning worship 10 30, Bible school 11 45, Epworth League 6 30, evening sermon series on The Gospel Of Good Will with topics from January 14 to February 25, plus a 7 30 p m prayer meeting. Also Pure Bred Jerseys reports farmer Neilson purchasing several head from Sam Crabbe near Fargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Peter's Church
N. E. Elsworth
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bible School
Li School of Religious Instruction
Epworth League For
Neilson
He Cits
Sam Crabbe
South Park
Fargo
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Eagle
Eagle Store
Lyric Theatre
W. A. Garrison
Boston
Kenmare
Ethel Wheeler
Cottonwood Lake
Phillips
Eileen
Ole Ingwaldson
Register of Deeds
Dyckman
Minneapolis
G. M. Thomas
H. W. Braatelien
Simon Westby
A. McNiven
Wilsee" Pacers
Armory
A. G. Lougheed
Bruegger
Ir Farm
City
M. Gibon
Union
First National Bank
Chas. G. Vikan
Bottineau
Wm. Husebye
Williams County State Bank
Adem Hannah
Frederick Hannah
Great Northern
Geo. H. Moehring
P. P. Campbell
G. B. McFarlin
E. L. Gunderson
J. T. Peterson
Henry Greengard
Mrs. Greengard
Crosse
Wisconsin
Chicago
Twin Cities
J. F. Burns
Tioga
R. W. Nudd
Nell O'Reilly
E. W. Hall
Indiana
S. J. Creasem
Broadway
Lois Marmon
Wolf Point
Minnie Kidsness
Faribault
S. L. Sinclair
Sophie Harris
The
Pest
Mrs. Dolve
Homestead
Montana
Williston Township
App Auto Mart
East Broadway
Mesdames Myrtle LaDue
E. van Antwerp
L. E. Peterson
Willistonn
Cudahay Packing Co
Miles City
Swift & Co
J W. Lykom
Lewistown
Mary Plummer
Frank Davis
Williams
Central City
Davis
Lincoln
U. S
Outlook
Morrill
H. L. Bolley
North Dakota Pure Seed Growers Association
E. R. Brownson
Live Stock Men’s
Snelling
G. N. Round House
Webb
Kenyon Law
Orpheum
Williston State Bank
St. Paul
Northwest
Solsberg Bros. & CO
Northwestern Hide & Fur Co
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