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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1903
Page
5
February 6 festivities at Williston Opera House noted with social items, ads, and small notices. Residents Dimmick, Davin, and others travel for business. properties for sale or rent. multiple ads for washing ice, shoes, and farm land. a masquerade invites attendance. C J Schneider’s creditors’ assignment reported. local health and travel updates accompany brief personal notes.
The marriage of Mr. HAérmin Nelson and Miss Minnie Jane Loughland took place at the bride’s home in Nelson on Thursday January 21. The bride, daughter of rancher William Loughland, wore a cream Venetian cloth dress with a long white veil. The Episcopal service was read by Rev Phillip Cook of All Saints Minot. A wedding breakfast followed, then the couple hosted nearly two hundred guests at their new home with a dance in the converted stable loft lasting into morning. A plan will be at home there.
A Broadstreet notice details Clarence Augusta Foster’s death from consumption after a life split between Williamsport Pennsylvania and Williston North Dakota. Born fifty years ago, he left a wife and three children Vive Earl and Una. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at the Congregational church. Electric Bitters ad accompanies the obituary.
The undersigned practical weaver Mrs Jenrie Strand invites anyone needing carpet weaving or orders to call and see her or leave orders at the Graphic offices in Williston North Dakota. November 35, 1902.
A newspaper item notes a new machine that cuts paste and hangs wallpaper, praising discoveries and Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption for its health benefits. It mentions products and local advertisements. Druggist trials and local shop front Blue Front Cash Store are cited. Also ads offer rental houses, a top duyer sale, and a farm purchase offer. A death notice reports Mrs Phil lips of Nesson died January 20 1993 of quick consumption. funeral held January 22 at Kenmare.
A mass meeting will be held at the courthouse Friday evening January 80th at 8200 to form a permanent organization. Officers to be elected a constitution and by laws adopted and committees appointed. Membership open to all reputable citizens all interested in town and county welfare urged to attend by order of committee.
Washington January 15 The proposed resurrection of the discredited army canteen is dead for this congress. The last session appropriated funds to replace it and add canteens to soldiers rations, claiming profits would vanish. Army board delays and war department caution mark the issue as to be continued next week. The W C T U will meet at Mrs Denny's residence Friday afternoon.
High-grade one and two-year-old stoors and heifers offered at reasonable prices. Time given to responsible parties. H Grier Grinnell North Dakota. Several weeks ago M G Coleman of this city learned of his father's death in Sweden around November 10. He received documents related to the event. The Great Northern Land Bulletins for 1903 are ready for distribution. Copies may be had by addressing Max Bune, 220 Soh Clark St, Chicago Tl. Will save many ways. Call and get ply on hand io one.
Official Fidelity Bonds, W H Denny named agent for the Northern Trust Co and prepared to furnish bonds in any form at reasonable rates. County officers urged to use bonds rather than relying on friends to sign. Frank J Brunt of Grinnell buys George Jaeger farm. Brunt’s land borders Jaeger property. Rev Joseph Raith of Minot conducts Catholic church services on the last Sunday each month. First shipment of 5 000 rolls of new wallpaper arrived with new colorings and designs at Woopiey’s Tie Chinese Restaurant has moved.
A Brownell & McPhee drug store ad promotes Dr King s New Life Pills for stomach and liver issues. The Ancka Herald also notes Willis ton residents Mr and Mrs Gibbs from North Dakota visiting Mrs Gibbs father Mr Keath over Thanksgiving.
Notice from Williston North Dakota dated June 15 1908 states that through March 1983 anyone ordering three dollars worth of photos will receive a crayon portrait of any god picture. Signed M G Markell. Also offers five Poland China Breeding Sows for sale with contact H F Mikmiue.
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