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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
5
Local round up notes the Williston Graphic marks its eighth volume. Since 7 years ago the paper began in a small town of about 300 people, overcoming weak ads to build a solid business and strong community support. The editors thank readers for ongoing patronage and pledge continued growth as a profitable local news and advertising medium.
Miss Margaret Porgy visits with Miss Cora Hernfather while Mrs Harrison from the south side calls on friends. A hotel property near Williston is for sale via the Graphic office. Trains tied up by washouts, weather reports note 2.32 inches in 24 hours. Ice cream and meals offered near the Graphic office. July 4th celebrations planned along the Great Northern Line with low fares. William Loughland Jr tours with sheep shearers then returns to Nelson. Williston Band efforts praised ahead of a dance fundraiser. Stray roan gelding missing from Eight Mile, reward offered. Dr A A Barr, optician, visiting Great Northern Hotel offering free eye exams. Sheriff James Herrerman and Williston police mentioned. Horses north of the Missouri River branded ZHU. reward for information on ropes.
The notice covers health ads for DeWitt's Little Early Risers and local items from Williston. John Creeby travels from Havre. residents visit, shop, and attend events. The piece notes carriage improvements by Robert Miller on Williston routes and plans to publish time cards and rates.
Loyalty Rebekah Lodge No 39 hosts an Odd Fellows social at the Odd Fellows hall on Wednesday evening. All members and families invited. Light refreshments and a lively program planned. Sisters asked to help. brothers urged to bring loose change for a tongues in hall raffle to fund another sister's supper.
In sorrow we recall the many acts of kindness shown to us after the death of our son Farel. We express deep gratitude for sympathy and consolation from friends described as strangers in a strange land. Mr and Mrs W O Hotar, Mrs F P Siewert, Ratra Honan, Teo U Honan, A Withstone De Tune 28th 1902.
Vacation time brings children outdoors and the risk of injuries. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve promises quick pain relief and reduced danger from cuts scalds and wounds. Endorsed by L B Johnson of Swift Texas, with warning to beware of counterfeits from Brownell and McPhee.
Notice that no regular meeting of the Modern Brotherhood of America will be held tomorrow Friday due to a holiday. The meeting will be held on Friday evening June 11th.
Shoemaker repairs at Bruegger Mercantile Co with Walter Kurth and Julatf A A Jones of Hoffland visiting Williston. Numerous local notices include shopping offers, theater ads, and business updates from Ray to the Arlington Hotel, with recommendations for Allenberg Co. and Martin stock notices.
A Verona Missouri reader touts Kodol as restoring his mother's health from indigestion. She now eats anything and says she fears no bad effects with her bottle handy. The notice blends local snippets on visitors, church matters, a fire-prevention plea, and upcoming events in Williston.
A local store advertises a 10 percent discount on all trimmed hat purchases through July. Miss Tex Freiday offers the deal, noting the sale runs until late June, with an emphasis on savings for customers.
Advertising copy states if the medicine fails to cure, the money will be refunded. Each box bears the signature of E. W. Grove. Price listed as 25 cents. Decl 21.
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