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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
5
Carnival week runs July 6 to 11 in Williston with guests from Kalispell and Ray. Shoppers witness bargains in furniture at the clearance sale and new arrivals at Bruegger's while residents report moves, visits, and local entertainment across the community.
Miss DeShon daughter of Mr and Mrs of this city secured a fine position after signing a contract to attend Forest Park University in St Louis. The deal follows a special course conducted by Mrs George B Dams last week at the Bredle Institute.
Edwin Shaw, pastor, announces morning and evening services next Sunday at 10 30 and 8 with Bible School at 11 45 and Y P C E at 7. A Fourth of July outreach includes ice cream and cake sales, a church open to country friends, and free basements for noon lunches. The auditorium service will open next week and site improvements like a new sidewalk and croquet court are noted.
John Nelson Lentz leads English language services at the public library with morning worship at 10 30 and Sunday School at 11 30. The sacrament will be administered next Sunday. No evening service due to the pastor's vacation. The church remains open all summer. Mr and Mrs Wall will spend their recess in the city.
Andrew E Distad pastor English service 8 Sunday. The Fourth of July address will be at Bottineau. Pill pulpit at Rev Bakke in that place. Ladies Aid Ploom Creek sale dinner and refreshments Helmer Haug grove Tuesday 7 10 30 am. Round Prairie Ladies Aid entertainments at Williston and Ploom Creek with services 10 30 am and 2 30 pm.
Mr and Mrs Harley Penney reported their eight year old son Bat Ed was missing after they left him at home near Springbrook while they went to town for two hours. Neighbors had no trace. The boy was later found riding and thrown, brought home dazed and then sent to Williston for treatment.
Local notes describe a large tent minstrel event planned near the Meta corner featuring cream and refreshments. Rev E Shaw will assist, with waterproof tents for weather safety, promoted as the cleanest colored show in Fort Worth era.
Alabama Minstrels perform at Williston on July 4 as part of a holiday program. The event showcases local talent with planned acts and community attendance expected.
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