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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
5
Dozens of brief items from Williston and nearby towns recount visits, travels, and everyday events. Miss Geneva Lukins departs for Fargo for two weeks while many others head to Devils Lake, Butte, or Montana. Dr. Goldschlager moves offices. a flood of social calls, vaccinations, weather, and crop notes fill the community page.
Three couples tied the knot in late June nearby: Andrus Daly of Williston and Florence Daly of Minneapolis wed in Minneapolis on June 21 and began housekeeping in Dr. Hagan’s Main Street home. Polley and Dora Moore merged in Gladys on June 27, with Polley planning summer work near Williston before returning to Pittsfield Illinois. Dell Perkins and Eva Rudd joined in marriage on July 2 at the Congregational Parsonage, both new arrivals from Minot now residing with Dr. and Mrs. Baker’s household. Perkins works at Simmons barber shop and Mrs. Perkins at Dakota Western Central.
Reverend E S Shaw united Walter Peterson of Dwyer Montana and Fanny Lingle of Williston in a morning ceremony at the Gilbert Nelson home 821 7th Ave W Witnesses included Salvation Army members and friends. A wedding dinner followed before the couple left for their homestead.
John Jarstad former deputy sheriff of Williams County returns to Williston from Kenyon Minnesota with his bride Miss Bertina Neseth. The couple wed June 14 in Kenyon and plan to settle in Williston after three months of being missing from the area while Jarstad resided elsewhere. Local residents extend a warm welcome to the newly married pair as permanent members of the community.
The North Dakota Enforcement League warns that all gambling will be squelched starting July 1 with building closures up to a year and possible criminal actions. The measure targets hotels stores pool rooms and other public gambling sites urging immediate cessation to avoid penalties. F L Watkins Superintendent urges adherence to law and notes fines up to 1000 and jail up to one year.
A Williams County farmer writes that road taxes should fund distant farmers fairly, arguing that those 30 to 40 miles away bear higher transport costs and should receive preference. He calls for county tax shares to be allocated to townships, criticizes deferment with interest, and urges elected officials to ensure just distribution.
The public is invited to see From the Manger to the Cross at the Orpheum next Monday and Tuesday. Made by the Kalem Company for 250000 dollars, it spans five reels about 5500 feet shot in Palestine and Egypt. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer calls it a powerful Bible story presented with dignity and gentle impact.
General Fraine of the North Dakota National Guard warns of possible loss of a local company if business owners do not grant leave for men to attend the annual encampment. He cites refusals to release workers and fears a state armory could be lost, urging railways and employers to sacrifice for patriotism.
Next Wednesday night at Library Hall the Orchestra Comique will make its first and only Wil liston appearance. The group is led by Miss Dolly Randolph of Oak Park and features local musicians. Critics praise the show's clean, spicy humor and remarkable success. Two Williston residents call it a must see, noting its origin as a private club act that expanded to Chicago suburbs and church and chautauqua venues.
The Graphic notes the so called band concert under the trees was a small dream of community amusement by developing a riverfront park near the city. It corrects a mislocation and describes the idea as a plan rather than event.
The notice promises low prices on clothing cleaning and repair work for ten days. It targets customers who need restoration of worn items and emphasizes ladies garments with special attention. Includes quirky patriotic tone and odd phrasing about insider information and public perception.
In my new home around the corner on Second Street. Phone 20. P. S.-I take out all wrinkles by hand and use a process of elegging that leaves no odor in your clothes and makes them lok 20 Bple-and-span that your closest neighbor in church won't even suspect that you ever saw a fourth of July celebration.
One hundred and fifty dollars will be paid for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the parties who took some horses branded JH on the right thigh. John H. Christianson Sentinel Butte North Dakota.
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