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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
4
The Grand opened Monday night with a packed house of about five hundred. Proprietors promise top entertainment and a good machine. The seating design allows everyone to view the row elevations like an opera house.
Mike Flanagan, previously traveling engineer on the Minot division, is promoted to master mechanic of the Montana division of the Great Northern. He will base his headquarters in Havre and move his family from Minot. Friends here rejoice at his good fortune.
At a Grand Forks meeting the Educational Association named Williston among leading North Dakota cities in education. Supt. Ellithorpe was elected treasurer of the association as Williston schools earn high praise from local educators.
Alpha Drug and Jewelry Co. president W Vind arrived Tuesday to launch a new store in the Leonhardy building room formerly occupied by Brownell Drug Co. He is joined by F O Scheuble and H Iverson, both veteran drug professionals, to assist in the opening.
A New York reporter notes a rare gentlemanly act by a petty thief who, after stealing a warm overcoat with a stamped letter inside, mails the letter to its rightful recipient the next morning, leaving the thief with no exchange.
A Scottish minister visits a widow and her large family and asks after Davie who is "troubled wi a fair leg and no fit for work." The minister prays that David's affliction might be blessed to him, unaware Davie is the cuddy or donkey in the brood.
North Dakota Experiment Station reports field trials using iron sulphate, copper sulphate, common salt, and sodium arsenite to control mustard and king head in cereal grains. Recommendations cover spray equipment, timing, solution strength, wind direction, and safety concerns for arsenite.
In Buford and Horsetide many locals comment on mild January warmth and lack of snow. Rev March preaches to Horsetide friends, while the school closes with small fall attendance. Miss Erickson teaches, land is being cleaned for spring plowing, and Rev March buys Inks claim.
A wealthy New York area patroness, generous yet tyrannical, governs her staff with a stern hand. An elderly German gardener, who has worked for her, quips that if she were poor she would be the devil, highlighting her capricious temper and valuable but feared patronage.
In the District Court of North Dakota RK Beerholm bankrupt notice is given of a first meeting of creditors at the office of Lewis and Bach in Minot Ward County ND on January 31 1908 at 11 49 AM. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business. Referee
The Williams County Treasurer B L Hardaway of Williston North Dakota calls for presentation for payment of all county warrants registered on or before April 12 1908. Interest ceases after January 15 1908.
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