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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
2
Numerous short notices document visits by H V Smith and others, real estate talks, loan offers, library dedication, upcoming events at Gates Opera House, amateur night at Star Theater, and social gatherings hosted by local clubs with names like B T Club and I O O F hall.
The Pateread oCane Cards will be the main entertainment at a party next Saturday afternoon at I C O F hall under B & T Club auspices. Ladies not playing are invited to bring fancy work for a social afternoon. After card contests a brief program and lunch will be served.
Frank Cashman was the victim of a pleasant leap year surprise last Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ??, with about forty guests. The evening featured vocal and instrumental music, games, and elegant refreshments.
Postmaster General Hitchcock told President Taft he will urge Congress to create a government owned and operated telegraph system. He cites international examples, potential economies, lower rates, and closer postal co operation as reasons to extend federal control over U S telegraph lines.
A compilation of church schedules and events lists Morning worship and Sunday School times for various churches including Methodist Episcopal, Salvation Army, St Joseph's, Hauge Synod, Synod Lutheran, St Peter's, Christian Science, United Lutheran. Also mentions seed import bill progress in Congress.
The Methodist Episcopal Church hosts Rev. Dr. C E Cermilza for Sunday morning and evening services. The morning service will administer the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper with special music and excellent addresses. A welcome is extended to all.
The informally listed notices show multiple couples from Williston obtaining marriage licenses: Leon A. De Lorme with Ethel Seymour, Horace Lanouette with Sadie Olstad, Charles Zameta with Rachel Lien, and Oscar Wilburn Bell with Mae Louise Anderson. A social highlight adds the Mask Ball at Gates Opera House on February 12.
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