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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1915
Page
2
Local residents and visitors in Williams County townships are recorded in a weekly digest. Reports cover cattle care, farm activities, house improvements, sickness mild but widespread, and upcoming meetings. The Garden Valley Farmers Club hosts a February 11 all day schoolhouse session with noted speakers.
The ad contrasts two tailors claiming both make clothes but says true experts tailor to the individual. It asserts skill in selecting designing and fitting suits as an art. It promises to make clothes fit the customer and challenges the belief that better service costs more.
H E Foley was a Williston visitor over Sunday. Miss Ingeborg Paularud is visiting friends in the country this week. Mr G Jorgenson is in a visit from his father and hi. Mr and Mrs W N Adams were business callers in our city Monday. A number of young people attended the dance at Epping Saturday evening. Gilbert Porgenson is attending to business matters in McKenzie county this week.
Readable clerical and social notes from Buford and Williston area, detailing visits, shopping trips, ice hauling, homestead proof, dances, church events, and community notices. Names include Le Roy, Holloway, Akers, Rogers, Beisel, Shatawell, and many residents.
Fragmentary social items mention Mr. Jessie Burns hosting helpers including Mr. Ben Frank and Mr. Fred Page at Keltners and various guests at Millers Sunday and Keltners Sunday. Miss Irene Sorenson, teacher at district 88 No. 2, is noted in school events. A sum of $28.40 is cited with positive reports of a fine.
Joe Dolensky stayed with Phillip Albrecht Tuesday while Clara M. Busch helped Mrs. George Albrecht. The farmers club met with Peter Rasmussen on Saturday January 9 1915. Mr and Mrs John Albrecht attend the farmers short course at Williston. Keetzel and Rasmussen were seen driving Tuesday. Next farmers club meeting set for Saturday January 30 at the scheal in tre with program starting at 1 o clock. Members are welcome.
Marmon Hana Overland purchased a cow and buggy from W. C. Brooks. Mrs. E. C. Smith returned home from a weeks long visit at Williston last Saturday. Mrs. Albert Raber and baby girl arrived home last Sunday.
The retired Mrs. C. J. Morken is thanked for untiring service as the community celebrates a successful year. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. John Carey, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Holloway, and many others. An editorial note mentions immigration committee plans and North Dakota’s agricultural prominence.
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