Local notes and events in Williston and region
A collection of short items covers visitors in Williston, Minneapolis, and nearby towns, including Mrs. C. W. Sanders of Trenton, H. O. Fieldman of Minot, and multiple social engagements. It notes a February 12 grand mask ball with the band, Lyceum courses, and hotel pricing, along with losses and travel tales from Sam Greengard and others.
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Paris Tete
Rosenaen
Frisute
Williston
C. W. Sanders
Trenton Waa
H. O. Fieldman
Minot
W. A. Garrison
Creaser Opens Modern New Drug Store In Northwest
S J Creaser moves to the First National Bank building at Main and Broadway to house a spacious 120 by 25 foot first floor with 50 foot basement. The $4000 mahogany fixtures with marble and plate glass create a model for convenience and beauty. The store features tobacco and confectionery displays, a private office, a prescription cabinet, bottle washing sink, tiled floors, and specialized lighting to showcase stock.
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S. J. Creaser
First National Bank
Main
Broadway
First Street
Mr. Creaser
Creaser
Boor T
Lorenzo ZwickeyIs Highly Praised At Lyceum Show
The fourth number of the Lyceum course Lorenzo Zwickey, artist and entertainer, will appear Monday evening with high testimonials. He is a national figure and a surprise wherever he goes. His Uncle Si's Visit to New York City is considered a classic in wit and humor and will be in this year's program. Zwickey presents vivid colorings and humorous situations with elaborate stage paraphernalia and lighting.
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Lyceum
Lorenzo Zwickey
New York City
Zwickey
Stark County Sheriff Seizes Old Shipments
Dickinson North Dakota January money liquor shipments seized by Stark County sheriff as officers confiscate cargo for delivery to consignees only after proof of ownership. State’s Attorney Burgeson leads a broad crackdown under the Webb Kenyon act, with many shipments unclaimed.
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Dickinson
N. D
Stark County
Burgeson
Some Do Their Bit At Home Border Song and Local News
A poem reflecting mothers waiting at home for soldiers on duty at the border with Texas and the Rio Grande contrasts with a brief note that John Nolan, Virginia born, took a vacation from policing duties and Dan Brennan joined the police force in Faribault and other Minnesota points after the chief’s absence.
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Texas
Rio Grande
Bari
John Nolan
Faribault
Minnesota
Dan Brennan
Entente Plans Big Offensive Amid Conference and Battles
Report notes a London conference between Premier Lloyd George and war leaders as Entente forces prepare a likely large offensive in Belgium and France. Battles flare in Riga, Smorgon, and Romanian fronts with heavy casualties. Sweden appeals for defense. Switzerland mobilizes additional divisions along the border.
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Belgium
France
London
Lloyd Gees
War Council
Rome
Taok
Romania
Berlin
Petrograd
Riga
Smorgon
Vilnalinsk
Vadeni
Galatz
Fundeni
Kasino
Suchitza
Sweden
Riksdag
Federal Council
Switherland
Western Union Plans To Train Operators
Western Union announces a program to train about 1000 manager operators in small cities and towns. It offers bonus upon enlistment and training, with free instruction and guaranteed employment upon reaching junior grade. Telegraph schools in larger cities exist but insufficiently meet demand.
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Western Union
Western Union Telegraph Company
Election Friday Night Other Club Matters
A meeting of members for the election of five directors of the Commercial Club was held with Bruegger Welliver and Borden listed on the program. Directors checked Secretary Moreil’s books and discussed employment on return. a city canvass seeks demand for a night school.
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Vo Voeinems
I Commercial Kleb
Helme
Ieee
Saacwation
Messrs Bruegger
Welliver
Borden
Elas
Moreil
O. K
Evans
Spen
Recruiting Soldiers Under the New Law Arrives in Williston
Corporal Richard I. J. Martell of the U S Army Recruiting service arrived in Williston Monday and remains through Saturday. He heads recruiting in the Northwest and notes several young men are considering enlisting. He explains enlistment under the new law and will be available at the Armory pool hall.
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Williston
Armory
Dyckman
Minneapolis
Ruzicka
South St. Paul
Bort
Lymette
Emma Haggart
Tensas
South A
Yonker
Great Northern Cafe
Williston Drug Company Atore
Morrill
St. Paul
Winnipeg
Richard I. J. Martell
U. S. Army Recruiting Service
Williston Churches Services and Programs
St. Peter's Church holds Sunday services at 11 o'clock with a 12 o'clock Sunday School and an evensong and sermon at 7 30. Methodist Episcopal Church offers 10 30 morning worship with a children sermon, Bible school at 11 45, Epworth League at 6 30, prayer meeting at 7 30, and midweek Bible study and choir practice.
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ST. Peter's Church
N. E. Elsworth
Methodist Episcopal Church
Humen
New Titles on Library Shelves
New fiction titles join rental shelves this week with The Deland Over Paradise and The Melting of Molly among new arrivals. Seven day shelf picks include Penrod and Sweetapple Cove while Little Sir Galahad attracts both adults and children. Rental copies move to seven day or two week sections by popularity.
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Deland
Paradise Aid
Mr. Road
Daviess
Fathor
Ie Providence
Molly
Penrod
Booth Tarkington
Sweetapple Cove
George van Schaick
Newfundland
Sir Galahad
Phoebe Gray
North Dakota Supreme Court Rules Mother's Pension Act Constitutional
The North Dakota Supreme Court rules the Mother's Pension Act constitutional in Cass county vs Bessie Nixon. Mrs Nixon mother of seven received eight dollars monthly per child after a district court reversal following a county court grant. The ruling affirms county court jurisdiction in mothers pension cases.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Supreme Court
Cass County
Bessie R. Nixon
Nixon
Casa
District Court
Senate Opposed to Ousting Regents in North Dakota
In Bismarck on January 16 the Senate returned the names sent for the board of regents. A hint was given to the governor that sending two names for the vacant terms might be better received. The governor reportedly favors Dr. Brown of Fargo and Robert Muir, but cannot name two men from the same district for the same period.
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Bismarck
Board of Regents
Dr. Brown
Fargo
Robert Muir
William Lemke
Married at parsonage in Zahl
Fred E. Page and Nana Porter of Zahl wed at the Methodist parsonage on January 15. Rev. H Styles Hyrrivs officiated with groom Martin Pai and Pauline Maday Vailey as escorts. The couple joins Zahl’s Benedictine ranks and plans to reside with respected neighbors.
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Fred E. Page
Nana Porter
Zahl
640-Acre Homesteads and New Montana Town Promoted
In Outlook Montana a notice lists homestead opportunities amid a new law and a forthcoming town. The ad offers maps and inside information for a 25 cent bond and directs readers to U S Commissioner for details. Names include Erling Garmann, Alma Olson, Jenry Halverson, Marie Carlton, Snyd Chessmore, Minnie ey x, and Bil Fields.
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Erling Garmann
Hofflund
Alma Bertina Olson
Charlson
Butler
Jenry J. Halverson
Keene
Marie ‘Carlton
Williston
Jotie
Snyd Chessmore
Minnie Ey x
Bil Fields
Monta
U. S
Outlook
Montana
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A. A. Bradley
Alexander
Blanche Rutledge
Bella Leonhardy
East
Cora Brunsvold
Cora
Ray Visi Friends
Minn
Outa Totter
Rontford
N. Dak
Tim Mahoney
Rochester
Rose Rosenberg
Plentywood
Hurry
Elene Nyman
Judge Butler
Tioga
Auditorium
Grace Hagan
Aime
C. J. Billand
Cartovight
Luella Conley
Sam Greengard
Paris
Creaser’s New Drug Store
E. R. Brownson
Brownsville
Liano Grande
Reveille
M. L
Virginia
Entente Camps
Mother’s Pension Act
Senate
Falk
Pawers
Agriculture Marvna
Sempsrat
Ina
Ee .N
John Craig
Weather Bureau
United States Civil Service Commission
Fort Totten School
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