Pleasant weather and local visits noted in Williston
The report highlights a mild spell with several residents making calls. Alex Fletcher visited a dentist in Williston after a dental procedure and walked home. Knut Sandia traveled to Lunceford to see neighbors. Jobo Cramer and Cole-anks plan a winter together. Cramer owns the John Hannon farm. Other notes mention horse losses, school attendance, and various callers including Zemaliske, Schneider, and Windrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Cramer
Mr. Cole
Anks
Mr. Cramer
John Hannon
Sandie
Mr. Schneider
Rose Hill Notes and Local Happenings This Week
Theo Kruger visited friends in the Rose Hill neighborhood last Sunday. Peter Rasmussen played cards at the 500 Club and vows to return next Saturday. High score remains held by G A and O B. A mine accident reported from the north. Rose Hill Boosters plan a sales ride party Saturday. The Rose Hill Literary Society meets Friday January 26. German Lutheran services at Hose January 21. G B Albrecht and John Janness were Williston callers last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Kruger
Albert Hintz
Peter Rasmussen
Peter
G. A
O. B
Rose Hill
The
Woosters
Community Notes From Blacktail District Last Week
Local residents in the Blacktail district report carpentry on the schoolhouse by Blacktail A D Helms and Albert Nelson hauling materials. Miss Laura Ayars resumed teaching after a week’s vacation at the Blacktail school. Zodrow ranches host and visitations occur with Mr and Mrs Frank VanBuskirk and Mr and Mrs Mattern. One horse lost by August Zodrow. several neighbors stop by estates for social and business visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Nelson
Zodrow
Laura Ayars
Blacktail
Painted Wood and Weather Echo Rural Life in Brief
A fragmented rural note recounts extreme cold in Williston with 42 below, local coal piles appearing far colder, and neighbors lost nearby. It mentions local households hosting wanderers, a home talent play idea, and multiple residents such as Vernie McMurrin and Marie Peterson visiting or returning from towns, with scattered social details.
Truax School Board Meeting and Local Updates
The school board met at Chas Gemberlings last Tuesday. Luther Kirkpatrick made a brief call at Truax school Wednesday morning while delivering supplies. Don Upps and family Sundayed with L C Kinamon and family. Alex Dahl and Joe Gamache passed through on their Williston return trip. Born to Mr and Mrs M C Bean a bouncing boy Jan 11 Jack Kinamon Pete Karp and Joe Shanon were Epping callers Saturday. Don Upp and LeRoy Kingston stayed with Jack Kinamons Tuesday night. Now that schools have new textbooks parents should ensure regular attendance. See if registers can show better attendance in the future. Wanted by everybody a little warmer weather. R E Pepple began teaching at Twelve Mile Hill school last Monday. Thus Hickell boarded at P M Lynchs for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Pepple
Twelve Mile Hill School
Spring Coulee Social Notes From Walter Mitchell Home
Spring Coulee notes record visits by Williams and son Miles to Walter Mitchell home on Saturday. Families of Stedem Armstrong Leo and Morlan Webb spent Sunday at Walter Mitchell home. The Gambetta school closed for the week. A sick list includes Mrs Will Haines. others delivered messages and ran errands around Williston and nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. ©. Williams and Son
Miles
Walter Mitchell
Frank Morlan
Isaac Webb
Williston Notes Move and Local Activities
Ole Fredickson moved furniture to Williston after a long illness at the Williston hospital. Elizabeth Youngs, school clerk, presided at the school No. 1 meeting Tuesday night. W. W. McMurrin returns home from jury duty each night. Meo Fletcher walked to town for dental work last week. Theo Blankinship sent a photo of a large looking fish from the battleship Colorado. Chris Cook froze his face while checking horses after the blizzard. The Helland family attended Danish church services. William Gerber visited Williston Monday. Rural carrier praised for prompt service during cold weather and heavy roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. McMurrin
Meo Fletcher
Theo Blankinship
Chris Cook
Helland
William Gerber
Williston
Community Notes From Rose Hill Area
Gean Cowan hauled grain to Williston while D E Weaver delivered coal to the schoolhouse. Mr and Mrs Albert Hintz visited Williston. Messia, G J Albrecht and O Hintz went to Williston Tuesday and returned Wednesday. Miss Florence Hursh staying with Albrecht during cold weather. George and Walter Albright and Miles Williams visited the Lemert home. A literary and masquerade is planned for the 26th with cake brought by ladies. masks may be worn after arrival. Chas Hillist now carries mail between Gambetta and Marmon. Anton Rome visited Albright's Monday. Mrs W H Haines has been ill. A young farmer arrived at the Arneson home Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Weaver
Albert Hintz
Williston
Messia
G, J, Albrecht
O. Hintz
Mr. Hintz
Chas. Hillist
Gambetta
Marmon
Anton Rome
Albright
Winter Weather Suppresses Garden Valley Activities
Garden Valley reports very cold days and stormy weather as residents plan to resume winter routines. Alfred Elliott is in Williston for medical treatments, while Paul Field and others attended a local literary event despite the cold. Visitors include Julia Honek and Mr. Trautmann, with several neighbors dropping by Elliott’s and Ekebergs over the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Elliott
Williston
Goldenhlager
Aiey
Alexander
Literary
Paul Field
Ernest
Francis Logan Hardaway
Morman Eidsness
Julia Honek
Elliott’s
Trautmann
Garden Valley
John Hamilton
Max Kaehler
Lee Hamilton
Missouri Ridge News Notes From Willis ton Area
Mrs. R Blankenship visited Willis ton with her daughter Mrs T D Graham from Tuesday to Friday. Mrs S M Clark served on the jury and stayed over with her family. Will Clark helped Mr West put up ice in Williston last week. H C Blankenship was named clerk of the Tande School Board No 7 to fill Van Bernard’s vacancy. Harve Mitchell returned home from the brush near Baker’s ferry. Miss To vies F Guthrie and Christian Blankenship called on Mr and Mrs Gromatka Sunday evening. Mr Joe Gromatka and wife visited Mr and Mrs Pate Gromatka Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Blankenship
Williston
T. D. Graham
S. M. Clark
Will Clark
Mr. West
Tande
H. C. Blankenship
van Bernard
Harve Mitchell
Baker's Ferry
Tovise F. Guthrie
Christian Blankenship
Gromatka
Joe Gromatka
Pate Grorod Friay Svening
Summer travel notes from Twelve Mile Hill region
Jacob Haas served as an Epping caller Saturday. Bert Biggs visited Wil liston last week. Floyd Peacher and Frank Hanley went to Spring Brook last Wednesday. Lars Lindlie stopped in Williston Wednesday, while Charles Potter and Floyd Peacher hauled straw Saturday. Earl Evans tended to his horses after the cold spell, and A. Osborn is at Wildrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Haas
Epping
Bert Biggs
Williston
Floyd Peacher
Frank Hanley
Spring Brook
Lars Lindlie
Charles Potter
Earl Evans
A. Osborn
Wildrose
Nelson Business Stalled by Severe Cold Snap
Record cold hit Nelson Thursday with temperatures dropping to 45 to 48 below. Local residents like Rowel Johnson and Mrs KE Westcott noted activities around White City and E C Westcott's granddaughter visit. A Grinnell dance attracted young attendees while Jack Frost nipped at passersby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowel Johnson
White City
Reverend Olsen Schedules Sunday Services at School House and Saw Mill
South Side reports Reverend Olsen will hold services at the Mager Schoolhouse on Sunday December 21 at 11 o’clock and at the saw mill at 3 o’clock. Mrs Elmer Collings suffered a serious relapse Sunday but is improving. Several youths enjoyed a taffy pull at Vances Saturday evening. Al Maderson and family with Kathryn Diggins visited Mrs Lind Sunday. Jim Mullins sold his three horse horned team in Williston last Friday. Rev Olsen received a missionary barrel from Massachusetts containing winter clothes. Dithmer of Chicago visiting sister Mrs Virginia is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olsen
Mager
Elmer Collings
Vances
al Maderson
Kathryn Diggins
Lind*ing
Jim Mullins
Williston
Rev. Olsen
Mass
Severe Cold Shelters News From Westview Community
Westview reports severe cold keeping residents at home Ed Scott of Scott post office ill with erysipelas J W Taylor visits Union family. Sunday school and church attended F L Rice leads after Sunday school Christman and Danielson host Northwestern Holiness Association meetings two souls reclaimed four converted Carl Moberg attends meetings John Quindley visiting Minnesota relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Scott
Scott Post Office
J. W. Taylor
Union
Northwestern Holiness Association
Ava
E. J. Danielson
A. Christman
Jesus
Carl Moberg
John Quindley
Minnesota
Literary Society Attends Full House Debate
Marmon Mr. Meliun attended the Tobny Johnson home after the Literary Society gathering. The group reported a well attended program with a lively debate. The 17th program promises more, including a debate on whether horse power is more practical for farming than engine power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meliun
Tobny Johnson
Literary Society
Local notes on farming and community events in Williams county
Farmers urged to shift from wheat to hogs for profits. Reports from Zahl and Howard on railroad extension hopes to Williston and St Paul talks. Social dances, lectures, and school society plans fill January listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zahl and
Howard
St. Paul
Hills
Stanley
Dock Zahi
Zah| P.O
James Hasket
R. A
Williams County
Cold weather biting feed supply and spring price risks
The article notes scarce feed due to cold weather forecasting higher prices in spring. It mentions a Gladys Hall dance with about fifty attendees, an upcoming Jan. 19 event, and local residents Johnnie Johnson, Will Adden, and families traveling or moving. Other locals like Mia Werner and Wilbur visit Granville, Ralph Emery resumes studies aiming to finish eighth grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Emery
Wisconsin
Johnnie Johnson
Williston
Will Adden
California
Mia
William Werner
Wilbur
Martha
Granville
Williston City Council Proceedings January 2 1913
City officials convened with Mayor Jackson presiding. Aldermen voting on measures included Borsheim Marelius Milloy and Vohs with Johanna and McKay absent. Proceedings cover fire wagon purchase, ordinance readings, weights master appointment, reclamation contracts, and ferry approach improvements for the Bell Ferry from the south side of the Missouri River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
N. Dak
Jackson
Borsheim
Marelius
Milloy
Vohs
Johanna
McKay
Marellus
Af North Fire Aparatus Co
Minneapolia Fire Insurance Salvage Company
Northern Trust Co
Fargo
N. D
Johanna and
Vols
Motlon
Volta
G. J. Harding
Suretien Robt
Slater
Brant
E. B. Link
Bornheim
Vobs
McKenzie County
Missouri River
Eneres
McKenzie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alex Fletcher
Knut Sandia
Lunceford
Wo. Schneider
Cleave Sadye
John Miller
Squires
Feed Soleberg
Bonetrail
Zemaliske
Plain View
Anda Zemaliske
Paul Rocksted
KB. J. Schnieder
Miss Mayme
Brothers William and
Hyne Schnieder
G Lunceford
Nelson
W. H. Woodrow
Ward Stine
Dick Flatley
Williston Graphic
Golden Hill
Rose Hill Literary Society
Hosein
Albrecht
John Janness
A. D. Helms Hane
Zodrow Ranch
Frank VanBuskirk
Mrs. Mattern
Gladyson
Mrs
Wm. Lee
A. Rame
Ole Rame
A. T. Sandalisr
Norum
August Zodrow
C.D. Helms
William Koplitz
W. H. Zodrow
Albert
Missouri Ridge
Les Wildes
Gladya
McGrath
Emmons
Vernie McMurrin
Frank Fletcher
McMurrin
Baden Valley
J. Larson
Nellie
William
Marie Peterson
Robert Goar
Truax
Chas, Gemberlings
Luther Kirkpatrick
Truax School
Don Upps
L. C. Kinamon and
Family
Alex Dahl
Joe Gamache
Mrs. M. C. Bean
Bouncing Boy
Jack Kinamon
Pete Karp
Joe Shanon
Don Upp
LeRoy Kingston
Jack Kinamons
Hickell
P. M. Lynchs
H. P. Stedem
L. D. Armstrong and Son
Leo
P. A. Campbell
E. A. Lucas
Will Haines
Herb Addyman
RE. D. Lucas
Walter Mitshell
Mr. and
Mra
Art Clay
George Addyman
Charlie Hellyar
Clay
Lucas
Alice Mitchell
Williston Hospital
Ole Fredickson
Elizabeth Youngs
W. J. Squires
Parta
Gean Cowan
Florence Hursh
George and
Walter Albright
Miles Williams
Lemert
Twelve Mile Hill
G. H. McKay
Ray
KE. O. Westcott
George R. Littlefield
E. C. Westcott
Grinnell
Loughland
Jack Frost
Harriet. Dithmer
Chicago
Virginia
Westview
F. L. Rice
E. H. Lyon
A. Mills
E. H. Lynn
J. FE. Westbrook
A. Milla
A. J. Lambert
Will Hollaway
City of Opportunity
Mr. Morrison
John Martin
Gladys Hall
Daniel D
Holland, Marmon
Evans
Gladys
Wil- Maton
J. J. Hill
R. R
O. N. Emery
Harry Mattern
Ww. Werner
Ole Bayan
Cottonwood Lake
Mr. McDonald
Mack
John Sunstrom
Zaki
Anderson Famiy
Eureka Literary
N. T. Neary
Jock Moorehead
Zahl
City Council
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