16 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
1
A passenger train on the Number Three run derailed about ten o clock on a sharp curve east of Ross after a broken rail. Four cars piled into the ditch with the tender express and mail cars overturned. no serious injuries among the many traveling men and other passengers. Gas lamps were out, preventing fire, and witnesses called it a miracle no one was killed.
C. K. Olson, formerly of the Werner Tailor shop, bought the Model Tailor shop from T. Powell in a deal closed late last week. Olson took charge Monday as a first class tailor with years of experience and promises prompt, high quality work. His assistant A. B. Lennen is a skilled cleaner and repairer. Powell moves to Glasgow to start a new location, leaving friends in the city who wish him well.
Theodore Settle travels to Hillyard Washington to marry Miss Effie Leonhardy at the Babcock home this evening. The couple plans a winter trip to Arizona to aid Miss Leonhardy's health and will return to Williston with a warm welcome.
The annual meeting of the school directors from the county will be held at the court house on January 23 at 10 30 A M. Superintendent of Public Instruction W L Stockwell will address the meeting. Each district should send at least one delegate.
The Farmers Institute will be held in this city on January 31, presenting programs for farmers and interested citizens. Organizers invite attendance and discussion of agricultural topics and community issues.
Arrangements are being made for suitable quarters to hold the institute on February 1. The best authorities will be present to offer farmers useful hints on progressive farming. The value of attending institutes is noted, though farmers have not always appreciated them.
The jury summons for the upcoming term convening January 27 lists jurors including John Bowerman C A Semlar S T Amundson John Anderson J E Loonsa Thos F Binkles Ole Helen George Robinson Hugh Payton John E Nelson Nels Thoreson F A Daggett Charles O Reilly Ivan Quamen A L Wagerman Frank Fisk Thomas Bradley Salve Lanen John Warren J Weintz W F Green G W Jones George Shields John Begman Andrew Kjorke J T Jellison John Townsend Carl Humberstad W E Nelson John Ryan.
The American Society of Equity elected W. C. Frances as president Judget Itis as vice president M. A. Oleson as secretary and John Wagenman as treasurer. Plans were made for a farmers social inviting all farmers.
A brief church notice urges every professed Christian to attend nightly services except Saturday and bring friends. It appeals to act in the name of God and Humanity and promises a welcoming atmosphere with a succinct program.
This week at the Bijou offers excellent entertainment with a Fisheries in Sicily feature showing catching cleaning cooking and packing. A smoky stove and owners troubles are extra scenes plus a mischievous boy in society and Yale laundry students.
The board of county commissioners adjourned Monday evening after seven days in session. Most time was spent considering and passing numerous bills presented at this session.
The Williston Musical club is entertained this evening at Mrs Knauf s home by the Misses Humnan and Outram. All members are urged to attend due to important business to transact.
Washington reports Senator Hansbro proposes amending the law on reserve cities. Current rules require at least 25,000 inhabitants, excluding Dakota Idaho and Wyoming. He suggests allowing reserves in states without 25,000 cities to be kept in towns of 10,000.
The board met Tuesday evening and passed bills then discussed adding space. Plans floated for two or three rooms on the third story, a committee was formed to study costs. Officials said another school house will soon be needed.
The Commercial Club board elected officers for the coming year: Joseph W. Jackson President, John A. Corbett Vice President, W. H. Westergaard Secretary, Byron Lyons Treasurer. A committee including Mayor Wegley, Joseph W. Jackson, E. N. Disney, Sam Boyd and E. M. Atterberry was formed to attend the Missouri River Navigation Congress in Sioux City next Wednesday and Thursday, likely departing Sunday night.
The Great Northern Railway buys the Montana Central line from Great Falls to Butte for 6 135 454 dollars. The line has been under Great Northern control for years and now becomes part of its network.
Messrs LeDosquet and McPherson are in Williston this week arranging a city directory. McPherson brings extensive directory experience and promises a comprehensive book with full city details and a house numbering system to be installed. More particulars will follow next week.
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