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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
5
A bustling Williston section reports births, moves, sales, entertainments, and bids for coal and goods. Notables include a newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs Weeks, arrivals from Fairview and Dubuque, new jobs, property deals, and upcoming shows with Brush the ventriloquist. Local businesses tout sales on coats and bricks, while community clubs host events and religious services are announced.
George Riebe a teamster hauling cement for the Reclamation power house was run over by his own wagon Tuesday. Both bones of the right leg were broken mid way between knee and ankle. He was taken to Francis hospital where Dr. Dochterman described the fracture as very bad with both bones shattered. The accident happened when the seat slipped throwing him under the wheels. both legs were run over though only one was broken.
Frank and J. F. Smith linked to last week's Stanley shooting were arrested by federal agents for distilling whiskey in North Carolina. U. S. Marshall Shea learned of their arrest in Minot and chased them after initial release. They appeared before U. S. Commissioner Bird and were bound over to the U. S. court under $2,000 bonds.
Poetic reflection on communal warmth during a cold day. Family happiness and friendship uplift spirits as Black Diamond coal warms homes and hearts, highlighting shared resilience and warmth beyond fire.
Supt Stockwell lists high schools classified and eligible for state aid since the October meeting of the State High School Board. First class Casselton. second class Ellendale Page Towner Crystal. third class Inkster Churles Ferry Gilby Granville Teds Reynolds Rugby Velva Webster Courtenay Milner Aneta Buffalo Steele Washburn Forest River Milton. Thirty three first class, seventeen second class and nineteen third class schools totalling sixty nine aided. Aid apportioned $800 first class $500 second class $300 third class. warrants delayed due to state treasury drain and may not be issued before March 1, 1908.
Joe Brennen and Mike Garren confined in the county jail escaped by twisting nails from the window bars Monday night. One man had a cork leg and limped, the other was tall. Sheriff Lampman and deputies pursue them with no capture yet.
State examinations dominated last week as a Civics class began this week in place of advanced American History. Miss Hobbins returns from injury to resume music instruction, and starfish specimens prompt Zoology dissections. Officers were elected for the High School Literary Society, and several students enrolled after winter break.
Barrett and Zimmerman, America's leading horse dealers, announce weekly Grand Horse Auction Sales every Wednesday at Midway St Paul Mine. Private sales available daily. See their ad, 29-4.
The notice invites people to attend church at the M. E. Church this Sunday and says the bell will call citizens to worship. It also welcomes strangers to the gathering.
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