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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
2
Kalispell visitor James Rose joined John Wall as Bonetraill held a lively Independence Day with a large county turnout. A Squires beat Bonetraill 16 to 7 in the main ball game while later Bonetraill and nearby towns joined in dances and social visits.
Jacob Clive Squires visited Williston on Tuesday while Alfred Tennyson from Petersburg arrived Monday to tend his claim for several weeks. Alfred Tennyson and Miss Halvorson were called on by Jacob Nelson after a broken rib accident. A picnic near Little Muddy west of Squires drew many families on July 4.
Spring Brook residents report J Widman and E J Retzlaff have purchased the Spring Brook News. The town hosts a festive celebration with a Marmon victory in ball, lively races, and a popular bowery dance. Mrs Riley hosts Mr Meyer and his Minot bride as guests.
Dan and Will McGrath were beallers in Williston on Wednesday. A ball game at Bonetraill July 4th saw Squires win 16 to 61 over Bonetraill, with Squires also defeating Gladys. Several locals celebrated at Bonetrails, including Dan McGrath and the Helland family. James Helland and wife spent July 4th at Frederickson and reported a good time. Clifford Mitchell chased and found his horse Monday at Mrs. John Howard's place.
Conditions bring the country to an early return of prosperity as bank clearings and railroad earnings lag behind last year but gap narrows. July payments in New York total 177 million versus 184 million in 1907. About 46 million in gold has exported since mid April, with ample reserves from outside. Re employment days spread, with St Louis and Pittsburgh among cities restarting work. Agriculture forecasts 1908 farm product value near 8 billion, doubling 1900 yields. James W. Van Cleave notes in American Industries. A fire at Williston and Company destroys wood and contents with unknown origin.
Mr Gautt is in Montana working on the ditch and there was no prairie tire. The note records a brief on site activity with a geographic anchor and an omitted tire detail.
Nelson Will Manning starts for Canada this week to assess the country while several who visited Canada returned home dissatisfied. Will Manning sold hogs at Ray last week and Art Wilkinson fences a quarter section for pasture to support his growing horse herd.
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