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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
6
Mrs. E. C. McKrill entertained a number of friends Friday evening with grand oulla in honor of Miss Emms Olson of Churches Ferry who is the guest of friends in the city. Lunch was served in the course of a delightful evening.
The Eastern Star will host another popular dance and card party at their hall one week from tonight. Masons and friends of the order are invited to attend.
A playful wedding mockup framed by Misses Geneva and Olets Lokins last Thursday evening. The Watsitou club and other friends attended as Mae Anderson was honored with a lighthearted bride gown and ring scene.
Buford celebrated the dedication of a new four room school building last Friday evening. County Superintendent Tatem spoke on Present Tendancies in Education and Dr McMannens addressed Dreams. Tom Lennon read twice and Mr Calderhead praised the public school system.
Bottineau banker S H Wilson called home Monday due to death of a little daughter while city books are being reviewed with Will T Poe.
Miss Velma Dupuis and Miss Jess Dupuis hosted the Watsuou club at a Monday evening event honoring Miss Mae Anderson. Guests enjoyed a Japanese themed program with Flowery Kingdom decorations and dolls and umbrellas as favors. An elegant cut glass water set was presented to the guest of honor by the club girls. Refreshments followed as the organization celebrated in style.
The Friendly Circle of the M. E. church met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Holliday. Members sewed and enjoyed refreshments during the gathering.
The twenty second annual business meeting of the Congregational church filled the room as reports showed growth and achievement. Twenty six new members joined, total membership 127, Sunday school 196, Boys Club 17. Benevolence expenditures reached 383.80, Ladies Aid raised 640.63 and donated a piano and communion service. Financials: 3311.24 total, 45.44 balance. Pastor recorded 91 sermons and 68 other gatherings, 17 baptisms, 30 funerals, 15 marriages. Refreshments followed.
In the state versus Andrew Allen of Epping the jury found him guilty of embezzlement after brief deliberation. Fred Brown was acquitted on liquor law violations. Melvin G Howe was sentenced to five years and Thomas Logan to three years for thefts. Judge Fisk, with Judge Cowan absent, covered sentences and civil cases, including Mike Keller versus William Harstein over a disputed watch exhibit.
The jury awarded $40 to a plaintiff in a Hamilton watch dispute involving Keller and a city police member. Olson vs Glasscock concluded with a verdict for Olson on the note. Doughty vs Mewhirter ended with $30 to the plaintiff for alleged services. Attorneys were urged to prepare for prompt trials as the docket moves forward.
Miss Gertrude O Hanlon, advance agent for the St Paul Symphony Orchestra led by Louis W Hill, is arranging a March 24 start for a six week tour. Fifty players and a quartet of soloists will travel by a special train over the GN railway, visiting about sixty towns in Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and possibly British Columbia. The exact date for a home performance and terms are not yet settled.
One special feature of the Sunday evening service at the Episcopal church will be a reading by Mrs. R. D. Southerland. She will present Van Dyke's Lost Word, a masterpiece, in a thoughtful performance highlighting the author's meaning.
Fire damaged about 50. damages as crews arrived to combat the thawing pipe blaze. Officials credit swift action by the department. The blaze originated from thawing water pipes not a defective chimney. The chimney was built by W. S. Glissman, a fact cited to dispute earlier claims.
Dr E H Belyea was arrested on a second degree murder warrant for allegedly causing a miscarriage that led to the death of Margaret McInnis on April 8 1911. The case followed investigations by Sheriff Olson coroner Thomas Pinkerton agent Welch and Justice Asen with bonds set at 800.
A large group of schoolmates and friends of Alta and Alma Hyatt held a surprise party last Monday evening. Refreshments included sandwiches cake apples and candy as the little folks enjoyed a merry evening.
To customers until further notice prices for pool games are listed. Fifteen ball pool five cents per game over fifteen ball ten cents per game or five cents per cue. Three player pool ten cents per game. Rotation two players two and one half cents per cue, three players ten cents per game. Great Northern Pool Hall Dap Hapip Prop 2nd door west of Citizens National Bank.
Mr and Mrs M S Williams mourn the death of their niece Mrs Kate Williams wife of Ervin T Williams who resided eight miles south of White Fort. She died Tuesday morning.
Mrs Williams nee Kate Kusby of Sauk Center Minnesota died after a two hour illness. She was married December 27 1899 to Mr Williams and had six children. Survived by husband and aged father at Sauk Center. Funeral at home south of White Earth conducted by Rev Father Deschuer with interment at White Earth. Relatives from this place include Rose Hyland and Mr and Mrs E R Brownson.
Miss Mae Louise Anderson and Oscar Wilbur Bell wed at the Anderson home on 512 First Avenue East Wed Jan 17 at 10 oclock. Rev Adobanson officiated as Henry Evans sang O Promise Me and Frances Bell played Lobingrin. The couple planned two weeks in Minneapolis then home at 623 North Main.
Mrs. Mary Kjarstad living five miles southwest of the city appeared before Judge Butler Saturday for a mentality examination. She was adjudged sane and was taken to Jamestown that afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Jarstad and Miss DeLaney. Joseph Greengard returned home Monday after a two months absence at International Falls Minnesota and other eastern points.
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