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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
4
Williston voters discuss the upcoming June primary with at least three tickets likely. Republicans dominate current offices with several incumbents seeking renomination, while Democrats and Socialists prepare to challenge in a heated fight, especially for the sheriff post. The piece also promotes walking as healthful, free exercise.
A man and two women on the street discuss using automobiles versus walking. One woman says driving makes her ill, while the other man cites a doctor’s warning to walk more. A Duluth Herald note recalls a couple who four years ago adopted outdoor walking, totaling eighteen thousand miles, returning home tired but alive.
The Duluth Herald notes a shift as U S immigration chief in Montreal estimates two hundred thousand U S migrants to Canada will return this year while 150 thousand Canadians came south in 1918. Data show most returnees originate from the northwestern region and crossed into Canada via border communities west of Lake Superior, many from Minnesota.
A fragmented transcription discusses Minnesota weighing a traditional land policy against a progressive approach to attract homeseekers and idle acres. It notes North Dakota’s border town chances to curb emigration and attract returnees, plus a church event planning for a Sunday with sermons, officer readings, and special music.
Last Sunday in Williston offered a rare church gathering with sermons on Moses and Jethro. Dr F W MacManus spoke on antitoxins and vaccines, delivering a clear, forceful medical address amid a strong musical program. The L A S enjoyed a luncheon hosted by Mesdames Slater and Pape, and Eleanor Lola Cecelia Spangler was baptized as the Epworth League held elections. The Methodists plan a new church building in the near future.
Edwin 8 Shaw serves as acting pastor at 10:30 A M with music by a quartet choir. Bible School at 11:45 Y P S C E at 6:30 Special illustrated lecture on the Boy Scouts at 7:30. Ladies Aid officers named and preparations for year’s work outlined. Last week’s concert drew praise. Carney hosts aid meeting today. Fathers and carpenters resume church work as lathing advances. Major R H Hendershott and son booked for February 17 entertainment. plans include more notices next week. Parents invited to the Boy Scouts illustrated lecture on Sunday evening.
Local church notes report Lutheran Church in Williston with two charges and no substitutes, plus a new church formed near old Faquar post office. Mentions union of churches coming, Norwegian and English services on Sundays, Ladies Aid meet at Mrs Ole Johnson, Sunday School each week at 12:15 with Norwegian and English taught. strangers welcome.
At Williston No service times listed for Sunday with Sunday School at 3 PM and English service at 8 PM. A second service at Ploom Creek at 2 PM. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Odden's on Wednesday afternoon the 28th. Pastor A E Disted leads the church.
Big schedule planned for the University of North Dakota Glee Club with concerts across the state. Planned stops include Rolla Fargo Jamestown Devils Lake Lisbon Cando Fessenden Carrington Mondan Dickinson Minot Williston Valley City Thief River Falls and nine additional towns. Dates between April 1 and 15. Manager W W Norton coordinating events due to Hume Bacon illness.
Miss Mary Jane Kerr daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Kerr aged twenty four died suddenly and was buried Monday in Williston cemetery Paine Rare home services conducted for interment Friends and relatives express sympathy as Kerr family longtime county residents mourn the loss.
P. C. Hamre of Hai Hamre Furniture sues Robert Slater alleging a signed sale agreement was broken. Hamre claims Slater cut a sale price and left the furniture business, violating the contract. The case is set for a hearing Saturday before Judge Todge.
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