Local notables in Williston and area plan visits
A flurry of short trips and visits marks the Williston region this week. Emmett Mathews tours Havre for land research while C Levitt, Rev Elsworth, John Brainerd and many others travel to Ray, Stanley, Medicine Lake and Fargo. Alfalfa hay sells for 10 dollars a ton. Miss Kalma Stone remains confined with mumps. several residents plan social visits in Rugby, Minot, Plentywood, and Detroit trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Mathews
Havre
C. Levitt
Ray
Rev. Elsworth
Stanley
Bertha Palmer
Grinnell
John Brainerd
Medicine Lake
Ment
James Peterson
Wolfe Point
Williston
Vohs
Albrecht
Fulton Ross
Minneapolis
L. W. Coulter
Minn
Mary Lucas
Spring Brook
la Arthur Wingate
Iston
Sydney
S. M. Hydle
H. W. Braatelien
Plentywood
C. Ellithorpe
Wesley
Montana
Kalma Stone
L. D. Brande
St. Paul
E. R. Brownson
W. F. Cormany
Boyd
Minot
Harry Eston
Everson
Thin L
Outlook
Charles Shikany
A. G. Kasis
James Cooper
Courtney
Alfred Mark
White Earth
J. S. Beant
Bertha
Eva le Dosquet
Devils Lake
Metzger
Simon Westby
Rugby
Harry Johnstone
Raw
Wson Hardware CO
Windows
Edward Revegeee
Fargo
K. P
Rawson Hardware CO
Brethern Church Convention Date Change to July Third
Notification by phone says Brethern Church Convention set for July fourth is moved to Saturday July third. The program in this issue still shows the fourth, but everyone interested should note the updated date.
Able Speaker Delivers Co operation Talk in City
Monday C O Eckerle spoke to stockholders of the Farmers Elevator and Farmers Creamery and others on organization and cooperation. He argued that farmer organization yields better results, and his eloquent address was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Eckerle
Married at M. E. Church in Williston and Brocton couple
Fosco G. Simons of Brocton Montana and Frances E. Honek of Williston were united in marriage by Rev H Styles Harriss at the M E Church on June 30. The bride is well known in Williston and the couple will reside on their Montana farm home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Fosco G. Simons
Brocton
Montana
Frances E. Honek
Williston
H. Styles Harriss
Williston Band to State Fair Trip Planned
The Williston Band will travel to the state fair in Grand Forks this year in a sleeper car to reduce costs. Citizens planning to attend are urged to join the same car to ride with home folk and support the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Grand Forks
Old Resident Dies Near Crazy Man's Coulee
E K Ellis, about 65, a farmer near Crazy Man's Coulee, died suddenly last Wednesday from a brain blood vessel rupture after a headache. Funeral on farm Saturday conducted by Rev. Harris. He leaves a wife Ora and three sons aged 22, 19, and 11. Born in Chicago, he married in Iowa in 1891, moved to Williston from Minnesota in 1896, homestead since 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crazy Mans Coulee
Ellis
Harris
Mr. Ellis
E. K. Ellis
Chicago
Iowa
Ora Coates
Williston
Minnesota
Obituary of David Mattern Died 1915 Heart Failure
The funeral service for David Mattern, born February 11, 1851 in Mahatonga Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, who died of heart failure on June 24, 1915, was led by Rev. Dr. Harriss. He leaves a widow and eight children, with burial in Mount Garwel, Pennsylvania. Relatives are listed across Pennsylvania and Montana. He was a longtime member of the United Brother and his faith was active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mattern
Mahatonga Schuylkill Co
Penn
Harriss
Methodist Church
Mount Garwe
Elias Mattern
Harry Mattern
Curtis Mattern
Mormon
Wm. Lee
Fairview
Montana
Peter W. Kriescher
Bonetrail
Thomas Mattern
Carmel
Fred Hoehn
Philadelphia
John Turner
Kulpmount
United Brothern Church
Evans MacDonald Wedding In East Grand Forks
Arthur Evans of Cas caden and Evans travels to East Grand Forks to wed May E MacDonald at Sacred Heart Church. After the ceremony the Evans couple will be at home in Williston and upon returning will receive a hearty welcome from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans-Macdonald
Arthur Evans
Cascaden and
Mare Strayed Near Springbrook Alert to Owner
One day mare about 1000 pounds with heavy dark mane and tail and a star on the forehead is missing. Anyone knowing her whereabouts should notify F. J. Weintz at Springbrook North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Weintz
Springbrook
N. Dd
Williston Fire Team Earns State Praise for Drill
Fire Marshal Runge praised the Williston Fire department after their state convention visit. The Williston team was called the best in the state for fire drills and is noted for prompt response and quick action. The town credits the department with eradicating severe fires and keeping the city safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Remember the sale at the library hall on July eight
Admission free for all with refreshments. Program includes piano solos by Les Deux Alouettes and other titles such as Lucia di Lamermoor finale, vocal selections by Mrs. H. A. W. Yun, violin solos by H. R. Evans, reading by Sorel, and other performances. Featuring R. Evans, Pasonault, Yung, Leybach, and Lokengvin Pantene.
Graham Place Burned
A large frame house on the south side of the track east of the city burned Monday afternoon near five o'clock. Mr Graham was away. Mrs Graham, washing, saved the baby from the blaze as flames overtook the building. The family saved little if any belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Place
Ilden Graham
Williston Elks Visit Glendive for Lodge Inauguration
About thirty Williston Elks traveled by auto to Glendive last Friday to witness the instituting of a new lodge and the initiation of several members. They were hosted royally by Glendive citizens, received the city’s key, and enjoyed a banquet at the Dawson County Club with generous hospitality. The Dawson County Club is praised as a regional business men's club serving the entire county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.V. & M. I. Safford
Olga Johnson
Magna Melby
Kenmare
George Johnson
Williams County
Medicine Lodge Springs
L. C. Williams
Son Miles
Williams
Rawson Hardware CO
J. O. Freck
Portland
Oregon
D. A. Powell
Minot
Red Lake Falls
Minnesota
Shorty Preston
Rawson
W. C. Francis
B. A. Rutledge
Dolly Doughty
Nellie Larson
Blanche Rutledge
L. V. Coulters
Hardings Grove
Miss Pearl Ross
Chicago
W. F. Cormany
Boyd
Ed Phillips
Prof
Onstad
NEW Elks Lodge
Williston
Trinity English Lutheran Church Independence Day Service
The Trinity English Lutheran Church at the Library Building presents a special morning service at 10:30 with Sunday school and a chalk talk on Bible themes. An 8:00 p.m. service follows with the sermon “God and America” or “The Diagnosis of a Very Sick Patient” inviting all not led elsewhere to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ministerial Association Forms in Williston
Ministers of Williston organized a ministerial association at the Congregational church. H Styles Jarriss was elected president and committees were named to draft a constitution and bylaws and to handle the program. The group opposed Sunday baseball and will meet with the city attorney and police commissioner. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Congregational Church
H. Styles Jarriss
H. A.W. Yung Beeman
N. E. Elsworth
James Hoffman Batten
I. G. Monson
H. A. W. Yung
A .E. Distad
Stubbs and Frazier wed at Tandy Hill home
John Derwood Stubbs of Sioux Pass Montana and Lucie Lee Frazier of this county married yesterday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs Bert Martin of Tandy Hill Rev Harriss officiating. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wittmeier Mr and Mrs Ed Jack Ester Jack of Trenton and Herbert Metzger. They will reside in Sioux Pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stubbs-Frazier
John Derwood Stubbs
Sioux Pass
Montana
Lucie Lee Frazier
Bert Martin
Tandy Hill
Harriss
Wittmeier
Ed Jack
Ester Jack
Trenton
Herbert Metzger
Road work praised on Good Roads Day near Shorts Corner
W C praises a four mile north of the city stretch at Shorts corner for outstanding road work. The road was littered with rocks yet workers accomplished wonders according to the observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C
Shorts Corner
Parry and Young Wed in Quiet Williston Ceremony
A quiet wedding occurred last Wednesday June 28 in Williston as Harry Parry and Iane Young united in marriage at the bride’s mother's home on East Broadway. Rev H A W Yung of Trinity Lutheran Church officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parry-Young
Harry Parry
Iane Young
Williston
East Broadway
H. A. W- Yung
Trinity Lutheran Church
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Gus Everson
Tioga
Geo. Everson
Francis Kloss
Irene
John Brant
White Tail
Mont
Williston Mont
Florence
Harvey
Clark Langton
B. Robatcher
W. J. Champion
H. V
M. I
Ruth
Erma Marmon
Christene Bohres
Wm. Black
North Dakota
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Paul Keleng
Albert Kamrenberg
Lake City
Duncan
Drake
N. D
Dakota Western Telephone Co
McIntosh
A. Hogan
Watfor
Mabel Greengard
Zelda Gordon
Just
Cleary
M. A. Duglas
B. A. Duglas
Cascaden & Evans
Marshall Oil Company
West Broadway
REED
George Grogan
R. C. Sanborn Lbr
Joe Dean
Nelson
John Settle
Alexander
R. C. Sanborn Jr. Co
Wm. Gibb
Charlie Williams
Cascaden
Evans
Broadway
A. Jamison
W. A. Jamison
M. N. Garrison
First Mortgage
Dak
Trinity English Lutheran Library
Great Northern Barn
Earl Connor
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