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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1919

Page

3

Local News Notes From Neighbors And Visitors

W M Wattam and family visited Mrs Elizabeth Schierbeck and Violet Larson with Ruth and Esther Moon Tuesday evening. J W Brown and wife spent Sunday at Mrs Durham’s. John Durham visiting daughter Mrs Adolph Myre near Epping. Edward Semeler was a business visitor in Williston Saturday. Walter Calvert and wife ill with influenza but gaining strength. D Brokaw and son Delmar were on the sick list last week. W C Hollar saw two ducks flying north in January which locals find unlikely for mid winter. R D Shaw and wife and Clyde Kenney and wife visited L C Hart’s Saturday and Sunday. R D Shaw killed a coyote with his rifle in Pherrin. Mrs Floyd Trump and children visiting her parents in Cumberland Wisconsin, to return Monday. services held Sunday at home and at the Danish Church, interment in local cemetery. Mrs H C Blankenship received a letter about her brother’s wife Mrs Lahre Guthrie’s death at Rockfield Indiana after flu and double pneumonia. Ridge folks attended Farmers Creamery annual meeting in Williston Saturday and were pleased with management.

W. M. Wattam Elizabeth Schierbeck Sun Violet Larson Ruth Esther Moon J. W. Brown W. C. Hollar R. D. Shaw Clyde Kenney L. C. Hart Mra. H. C. Blankenship Lahre Guthrie Rockfield Indiana Ridge Farmers Creamery Williston

Community Notes From Eden Valley Social Roundup

Local residents and families share visits and gatherings across Eden Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Myer and families hosted Sunday guests along with J. M. Kauffman and Keltners. A 30th wedding anniversary for W. W. Keltner and 40th for Mr. and Mrs. Frank sparked a friendly surprise party with a gift of an aluminum percolator and cake pan.

Death notices and small town happenings in Sunnyside

Miss Gelia Solberg learns of cousin Inga Dragseth’s death in Zahl and school at No. 2 Judson township closes due to the loss. M C Webb injures back in a barn incident. baby Fredrickson taken to Williston with high fever. Local visits, telegram from son C L Pippinger in Boston, and spring hints amid mild January.

Gelia Solberg Inga Dragseth Zahl M. C. Webb Fredrickson Williston Frank Shank Ewald Nelson's Judson Township Ed McMillen R. C. Snook Webb School Etta Zimmerman J. B. Pippinger C. L. Pippinger Boston

Missouri Ridge Community Notes and Death of Paul Jensen

Mrs Will Clark and children returned home near Arnegard Tuesday morning. Several locals visited friends including Mrs Keihle and Mrs Clark. Paul Jensen's six year old son Paul died of heart failure after influenza illness. Virgil Blankenship injured in Bremerton hospital. Shirley McWilliams and others visited Ridge residents. S W Rizer reports good health from Cuero Texas amid farm plans.

C. A R. T. Wicks Virgil Blankenship Bremerton Shirley McWilliams S. W. Rizer Cuero Texas Joe Gromatka J. L. Smith Pete Goraud Miles S. M. Clark John Frank O’neill Vera Tone Sylvia Hartman S. M. Clarks B. C. Keihle Ruby E. A. Howe Williston Paul Martin Jensen

Farm Account Books Available From Extension Division

A farmers account book designed for the average farmer is available by writing to the Extension Division at the Agricultural College in North Dakota or through the county agent. Each copy costs 15 cents to cover printing. E. G. Schollander, County Agr. Agent.

Extension Division Agricultural College N. D Schollander

Less Meat If Back And Kidneys Hurt

A health note warns meat can strain kidneys causing backache and other distress. It recommends Jad Salts, four ounces in water before breakfast for several days, claim relief as the kidneys resume acting normally.

Night aboard a German Raider during a perilous voyage

A survivor recalls being captured aboard the German raider Moene after the Georgic was sunk. German guards drill prisoners on deck while water, cold, and fear bite hard. Details of roll call, lack of clothes, and brutal treatment follow as crews describe the raid, capturing ships, and sinking efforts amid wavering loyalties.

Georgie Georgic Orst England Germany Fritz Viermans Vaudevilla Voltaire Mount Temple Cambrian Range King George

War memoir aboard a captured German raider during a Arctic ordeal

The narrator recalls life aboard the Moewe as German crews raid and shell, while crew members brace for capture. Sentries watch, guns are concealed, and rations of biscuits and dixies sustain the men in frigid, damp conditions. Volunteering for firing on the Yarrowdale grants some relief amid the danger.

Brest Liverpool Yarrowdale States

Williams County Directory Available at Graphic Office

The new Williams County directory is on sale at the Graphic Office for six dollars. This notice appears on Page Two and advertises the publication price and availability.

Williams County

Inside Bath For Rosier Skin And Health

A 19th century health ad promotes drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels. It claims improved complexion, energy, and vitality, urging readers to buy a quarter pound of limestone phosphate at the drug store.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eden Valley O. A. Myer Will Marsh J. M. Kauffman W. W. Keltners Abe Delorme Rube Delorme Earl Smith Miss Goldin Joyce Jack Adams Mrs. Frank Likens Lucy Sheppard James Sheppards Hans Fredrickson Fiona Sheppard Hub Sheppard Roy Marsh Will Marshes Bessie Moorfield James Sheppard Sunnyside No Star Missouri Ridge Will Clark Arnegard Bove Davy Moewe Moene Wig Swift & Company Federal Trade Commission Washington Swift & Company Union Stock Yards Chicago Clinda U.S.A
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