Buford News Letter Notes Local Visits and Events
Rural Williams County items list visitors and social happenings. People from Ne braska Eight Mile Scobey Williston and nearby towns call on residents, attend picnics and church events, with mentions of Johnson children, the Strand brothers, and the Shatswell family. A road grading bid awarded to J. S. Penson follows a Board of Supervisors meeting, plus a Preparness program at the M E church with readings and a solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Marley
Buford
J. 8
Penson
M. E. Church
Mesdames Elmore
Holloway
Missouri Ridge Community Roundup and Visitors
Missour i Ridge notes report Martin Jensen starting a new barn project and multiple visits by local families including Mr and Mrs Fosco Simmons to Honek relatives. Attendees at the Gollmar Bros circus in Williston, Busy Bees hosted by Mrs C A Wicks and daughter Gladys, and visitors from Arnegard to Missouri Ridge are listed. Poultry Association plans a Chinaman Coulee meeting July 18 with a “weaner” roast as a featured activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Ridge
Martin Jensen
B. C. Keihl
Fosco Simmons
Honek
Gollmar Bros
Williston
C. A. Wicks
Gladys
Will Clark
Arnegard
A. L. Blankenship
R. Blankenship
Virginia Graham
Bart
Virgil Blankenship
Leonard
The
Poultry Association
Chinaman Coulee
Eden Valley Life On Fourth At Medicine Lake And Local Visits
Local notes recount the Fourth of July at Medicine Lake with a parade and circus. Residents including Rev Abram Miller, Mr Stanley Keltner, and families joined gatherings near Williston and Buford. Visitors from Montana and nearby towns extended social calls at multiple homes, sharing meals and greetings through the holiday weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Keltner
Medicine Lake
Ladies Aid
Will Marshes
Jack Adams
C. E. McCoy
Abram Miller
Jack Pankowski
Williston
Ben Frank
Gladys Joyce
O. A. Myers
Roy Marsh
Kort
Hazel
Miss Clark
W. W. Keltner
Harl Wiles
Ed Keplinger
Joe Evans
Buford
Coulee
Yellowstone
Missouri River
Fourth of July Dinner Near Natural Bridge Ends With Farewells
A community gathering at Natural Bridge featured ice cream and lemonade after dinner, followed by an after-dinner program with music and several fine speeches. Attendees reported a very fine time and regret that this may be the last Fourth of July with Rev. Abram Miller and his family in North Dakota, as they plan to move to California.
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James Eisel
Corbett and
Ritter
Scobey
Mont
Westview
Harry Abbott
Asher
M. E
Bert Gressley
Mr. Gressley
James Beisel
Faulty
Joseph Evans
Hill Top
Warren Holloway
M. Holoway
Marley
F. W. MacManus
Williston
Buford
P. F. Elmore
R. Holloway
Wm. Dishon
C. M. Smithwick
Ila Shirley
Harry Shatewell
W. W. Corbett
F. M. Shatswell
H. D. Scott
Brown
Ralph
Orian
Lester Milles
Gerri Bergman
Abram Miller
Ansel Evans
North Dakota
California
Complete Fargo and Cass Co. election totals released
County Auditor W R Tucker announces full countywide results with numerous race tallies. Key figures include Senator Burke 496 and Halvorson 1638 for governor in Cass County, plus Burke 1683 and Halgeson 2857 in other contests across Fargo and Cass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Tucker
Hanna
McCumber
Midtbe
Nestos
Halgeson
Cuthbert
Burdick
Frame
Frazier
Smith
Kraabel
Sorlie
Hall
Hjort
Jorgenson
Kositzky
Steen
Langer
Linde
Oisness
Taylor
Hawan
Flint
Randahl
Anderson
Bleick
Johnson
Mann
Stutsman
Ross
Plath
Miller
Walker
Frederick
Schafberg
Bingham
Murphy
Stuart
Conant
Tikey
Hanson
Brownlee
Ha- Si
Blatchford
Clark
Wilson
Tenneson
Brainard
Storstad
Sandbeck
Watt
Boyse
Waleson
Supreme Adamson
Bie
Burke
Fisk
Goss
Grace
Robinson
Aiding
aiding 3667. _District Judge—Pollock
Celeno
Hoover
Macdonald
Riley
Otterburn
U. S
Cass County
Hellstrom
Halvorson
McArthur
Platou
Grand Forks County Will Continue Its Better Farming
Grand Forks North Dakota July 3 Despite a county vote against taxing for the Better Farming association the group will continue work for months. The board fixed June 1916 as the reference point for funding but voters rejected it. Directors will consult with county officials and decide whether to extend operations. much activity centers on alfalfa corn and livestock projects and rural school canning programs.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Edgar
Olsen
K. Olsen
Agricultural College
Association
Local group extends by 450 members in ratification vote
A fragmented note indicates a 450 member association near Aly approves expansion to reach 800 total. The county contemplates continued support and plans to cast votes in favor of the measure.
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Aly
Presidential Trap For The Unwary Sport
Eastern papers warn slickers aim to entice bets that Woodrow Wilson or Charles Hughes will not be next president. The piece notes March 4 1917 is a Sunday and inaugurations on Sunday are avoided. It cites succession laws under Lansing and historic precedents, and mentions Bryan quitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Charles Wilson Hughes
United States
Wilson
Congress
Rotary
Robert Lansing
David Atchison Rice
Liberty
Senate
James K. Polk
Zachary Taylor
William Jennings Bryan
Partial Totals For Governor And Senator In Early Returns
Lynn Fraziers governor vote stands at 31 674 with about 250 precincts remaining of 1 800 statewide. Nestos leads Hanna by more than 1 000 in 1 581 precincts heard. McCumber leads Nestos by over 9 000 and Hanna by nearly 10 000 as vote totals roll in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Better wages and health line from public health service
The U S Public Health Service promotes links between wages health and citizenship. A county survey shows 78 percent lacking sanitary conveniences. The message highlights fever and scarlet fever risks, hookworm dangers, and calls for nature as a treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Public Health Service
Bank of Nature
U. S. Health Service
North Dakota Sues Minnesota for 1 260 000 in Damages
North Dakota files a U S Supreme Court suit against Minnesota seeking 1 260 000 for damages from drainage ditch projects along Lake Traverse and Bois de Sioux River. The complaint accuses Minnesota of causing flood damage and ruining 12 000 acres, plus 150 000 for 1915 crops and 100 000 for 1916 land use. Also seeks injunction against further trespass. Also notes travelers Spruel Heard and Harold Naismith en route to Montana for a vacation auto trip.
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Minnesota
North Takati
United States Supreme Court
Richmond
Countis
Mustinka
North Dakota
Bois de Sioux
Lake Traverse
Dakota
H. J. Linde
Lind
M. H. Boutell
Minneapolis
State of
North Datoa
SHORTHORNS AND HEREFORDS AT MINOT SHOW
P W Miller offers 125 head of registered Shorthorns including milch stock and Cruickshaws, with 1 and 2 year olds, bulls and heifers, plus a few Herefords and one Aberdeen Angus. Ex ibited at Minot cattle show July 8 to 8. Office at Minot Auto Co Minot ND. Prices reasonable. Tell needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milch
Minot
P. W. Miller
Minot Auto Co
Minot, N. D
Goose advertisement offering pure-bred geese for sale near city
Desirable fine pure-bred heavy-laying geese that mature quickly are offered at five dollars per pair. They endure little winter, need only summer grass, and do not require a swimming pond. Located eight miles northwest of the city by A. Run.
Rheumatism Arrested by Blood Purity Claim
The article promotes Scott's Emulsion as a blood purifier and strength builder to combat rheumatism. It states impurities in the blood cause pain and stiff joints and claims cod liver oil helps expel impurities, strengthen organs, and upbuild health, with many finding relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
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Nebraska
Donald Kerr
Eight Mile
William Dishon
Bainville
William Stranahan
Boyd Kline
J. S. Carey
Myrtle Winn
A. W. Chrisman
Strand Brothers
Eden Valley
James S. Kirk & Company
Dept
Chicago
U. SA
Fargo and Cass Co
Grand Forks County
State OF Minnesota
Spruel Heard
Harold Naismith
Bunley
Montana
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Jamestown College
A. Run
Wilke
City
Shorthorn Bulls
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Glendive
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