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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
4
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Railway bulletin reports changes at Great Northern as construction resumes on the Sun River extension from Vaughn to Augusta linking Sun River to Great Falls. Crews increase at Minot, new shifts for ticket clerks, and calls for brakemen and firemen as crop prospects brighten.
Williston celebrated its 135th anniversary of independence with a homegrown Fourth of July lineup. Prof Hollis spoke at Main and Broadway, the Alexander team beat Williston 16 to 1 at the ball park, Parker hit a homer, and a day of races band concerts and fireworks closed with orderly festivities.
Williams County Fair progresses with advertising matter out this week and the premium list due to fair officers soon. Robert St Henry and his Wright biplane are booked for a free day, a standout feature expected to draw record crowds and make the three day event unforgettable.
Official summary from the local weather office for Williston ND covers week ending July 5 1911. Highest temperature 93 degrees, lowest 48, average and normal temperatures indicated with rainfall totals and normal rainfall. Wind speed average for the week listed, signed by W. T. Latagor official in charge Local office.
A rambling screed from Grace of diction lampoons Lara Gunderton and Mrs Coons in a sensational hoax tale of horse theft at Sunnyside Ranch. It mocks Belletristic locals and mentions Uncle Tom's Cabin, a costly fiasco at Cut Bank, and a flashy new car described as battleship on wheels.
The Williston ball team beat Culbertson 10 to 3 last Sunday in the eighth inning. Umpire decisions from Montana sparked controversy, threatening relations between the two teams and drawing interest from fans on both sides of the state.
Joseph Stroud employs a crew to pour a concrete foundation for Charles Bmith's residence on First Avenue East. The owner plans additional improvements including a new kitchen. Mr Milne holds the contract for the repairs aside from the concrete work.
Ex superintendent of Pierce county schools Miss Anns M Peterson of Harvey is spending a week with Mrs. E C Carney and other friends in the city. She is sister to Cashier August Peterson of the Harvey bank, and the two have long been friends from Rugby days.
Sheriff Olson visited Cottonwood Lake on the Fourth of July and ordered the prize fight called off. The fighters were told to return the money collected, and the crowd dispersed as arrests were made for bootlegging.
Authority Rev Hollett of the M church has lost appetite for springers in all forms since the republic’s anniversary. The source notes the odd event has sparked joy across hendom as the cause of surplus poultry remains unclear.
Walter Engstrand of Covanwood Aske was arrested July 4 and charged with conducting a blind pig. He pled guilty before Justice Field, bound over to the district court under a 9600 bond, and later pled guilty before Judge Kneeshaw to selling intoxicating liquors.
Lt Judge Butler lists marriage licenses for July including William James Melville and Madge Kaatz of Williston, Oscar R. Trovaten of Alexander, Mrs Bete Ole of Williston, Charles Joe of Stordehl, and Ella Hussbye of Williston.
vv Andersen of the New York store is having his store building repaired with a new foundation and sills. J.T. Austin has charge of the work.
Oscar R. Trovetten of Alexandra and Belle Ofe of Williston were married Saturday in a Lutheran ceremony performed by Reverend Alb. Johacsen.
Local notes report Judge Fisk attending a Minot celebration and numerous visits among residents of Williston Casson and nearby towns. Mentions include Mrs Bebient of Kasson visiting daughter Mrs Samuel Adams, Lieut Gov Burdick as orator at Devils Lake Fourth, E E Hangen attending Minot events, and several residents traveling for court work or visiting relatives.
The city council held its first meeting for July Monday night, focusing on routine business as a number of bills were approved.
A rocket fired from a corner above the G. N. depot Tuesday evening struck the plate glass window of McKay Bros drug store, lifting the pane as if a ten inch shell passed through. Insurance adjusters estimate the loss near 7500 dollars.
Notice from Spring County North Dakota board of directors invites sealed proposals for deposit of funds for the year ending June 30 1912. Proposals due July 11 1911 at 2 PM and opened by the board. Enclose sealed proposals addressed to the clerk H B Jagium Mormon North Dakota. Dated June 13 1911.
A farmer reports three stray horses at his place on June 12. A roan mare with white hind legs and branded O T O on left shoulder and lazy D on right hip. A bay two year old stallion and a bay two year old gelding. All three with bed halter ropes. Owner Emil Olson. 61 30
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