Williston Fourth of July Parade and Races Impress Crowd
A record crowd greeted Williston on the Fourth with a parade from the courthouse to the square led by Marshall Fred Hildreth and the Concert band. The Canton and many floats followed amid races, a ball game, and a rain-delayed fireworks plan.
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Williston
Court House
Marshall Fred Hildreth
Canton
Bruegger Merci Company
Wegley & Dennis Feed Store
West & Rawson’s
West & Rawson
F. H. Smith
Greengard Bros
Vohs & Hilbish
Williston Land Company
D. A. Powell
The
Coal Man
Hub Clothing Store
Mahon-Robinson Lumber Co
Oleson, Stenehjem & Anderson, Hardware
McCormick Feed Store
Kassis Bros
McKay Bros
F. Hildreth
Black Tom
Ben Olson
H. McKay
Q. Gordon
Dickie
D. Bostick
Commanche
Leckliter
Sanders
Williams
Henman
Field
Crouch
Newton
van Slyke
Wilkie
Dahl
Lawn Tennis Club Forms as Courts Near Ready
Enthusiasts have prepared tennis grounds in the northeast city section with sod removed and grounds rolled. Back nets 100 by 10 feet and other improvements are in place. Prospective members may leave names with Cashier Schoregge at the First National Bank or W B Overson of Williston Land Company or at the Graphic office. Courts expected ready by early next week.
John F. Henry Weds Clara Zimmerman at Dover Home
John Henry returned from Dover Minnesota with a bride after a surprise marriage. A ceremony took place at two o clock Wednesday afternoon June 26 1907 at the bride’s parents home near Dover. The Rev I B Wood performed the rites as the couple began their life together in Williston North Dakota.
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Dover
Clara Zimmerman
Fred Zimmerman
John F. Henry
Williston
N. D
I. B. Wood
Dover Couple Wed In Simple Blue Silk Ceremony
The bride wore a blue silk costume in a simple, pretty style and a wedding supper followed. Both are well known in Dover and nearby. the bride is beloved by many friends and the groom, son of J. P. Henry, now residing in Williston, North Dakota. After visiting relatives, they plan to make Williston their home with best wishes from friends for a joyful life.
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Dover
J. P. Henry
Williston
N. D
Teams Split Weekend Games in Minot
Williston and Minot each won one game in Minot over the weekend. Williston won the first game 6 to 4 while Minot scored four runs in the second game. Umpiring by Thompson drew criticism from Minot supporters and a new umpire was assigned amid protests.
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Williston
Minot
Thompson
Lem Wright
Hedderich Will Case Ends in Hung Jury
The Hedderich will case jury discharged by Judge Goss after failing to agree on the Indian calling himself Gus Hedderich. They found the will valid and sanity established but split seven to five on unresolved points. The case will be resumed this term with Mrs. Hedderich’s attorneys seeking a verdict.
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TURY
Hedderich
Hedderich Will
Goss
Mr. Hedderich
Gus Hedderich
Mrs. Hedderich
Mayor Schmitz Is Sentenced Five Years In Penitentiary
San Francisco July 8 Mayor Eugene Schmitz convicted of extortion was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. The court room erupted in applause from hundreds of onlookers as Judge Dunne spoke.
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San Francisco
Eugene Schmitz
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Brush
Casey
Oliver
Schoregge
Rose
Sandy
Minnie Hill
Grace Langford
Blankenship
Pettis
Miller
John Henry
Minn
Graphic
St. Charles
Bruegger Mercantile Co
Gell Schmitz
Frisco
Williston Graphic
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