Williston Beats Stanley In Baseball Showdown
Williston defeated Stanley 8 to 2 in yesterday’s ball game, the locals securing the win behind strong offense and solid pitching.
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1911
Page
5
Williston defeated Stanley 8 to 2 in yesterday’s ball game, the locals securing the win behind strong offense and solid pitching.
The Helping Hand society gathered with Mrs. W. W. Jeffrey north of town yesterday afternoon. Refreshments were served and a very pleasant time is reported.
Drakly Banks Borstead and County Surveyor J C Field visited Ray Tuesday afternoon to inspect ongoing bridge work.
Judge Butler reports licenses issued since last tally for Anton Oddin of Williston to Mary Iverson of Peterson North Dakota and Ernest H. Lynn of Buford Mississippi to Bertha Monroe of Buford North Dakota and Walter J. Buckley of Scranton to Lydia Lizzie Marcott of Williston.
The court appointed John G. Lester of Whee lock as administrator of the estate of his son James Lester. On Monday Judge Butler was named administrator of the estate of James E. McKivett formerly of Truax North Dakota.
The Civic League will host an ice cream social at Mr. John Bruegger's residence on North Main Friday evening July 14. Home made ice cream cake and frozen sherbet will be served, offering attendees a pleasant evening with multiple activities.
Mrs. Anna Werner of Tioga was examined in Judge Butler's court on Tuesday and declared sane. The Werner family has seen ongoing domestic strife with frequent separations, prompting Julius Werner to seek guardianship. Ray Boyer of Springbrook was mentioned. Drs Hagan examined the case amid unclear details of eye injury and treatment.
Mrs E A Palmer learned Monday of her mother Mrs A O Bradley’s death Sunday at Dr Bradley’s home in Estherville Iowa. She had long suffered from cancer and her life had been in doubt for some time.
J. Garska returns from a business trip noting farmers between Berthold and Crosby plowing under grain. The outlook in the Berthold Crosby section is very discouraging.
Mrs E H Berggren arrived Monday from Chicago for a two months visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Geo W Newton. She is accompanied by her brother Henry Newton who has just completed a commercial course at a Chicago business college.
A McKenzie county trip began at noon yesterday and extended to a late hour last night. E B Brownson chaperoned and chauffeured the party that toured Alexander Arnegard and Schafer locations with Mesdames Li Dochterman Brownson and Corbett as visitors.
The piece notes the public’s fierce reactions to sensational crop reports and market rumors. It argues editors face both praise and abuse from farmers depending on perceived impacts on grain prices, illustrating the volatile press audience.
Some Rye T M Seaman four miles north of town brought a sample that impressed experts. The straw stood about four feet high with heads five to six inches long and a single head counted eighty grains. Seaman farms about fifty acres of rye and reports a good corn outlook though early wheat was injured. fall sowing next year may improve results.
Last week’s popular hot weather reading list grows with new arrivals. Parrish Bob Hampton of Placier leads a stirring western tale of honor redemption. The Bronze Bell by Vance follows Brass Bowl’s author. Landis presents Glory of his Country a Lincoln story of unusual interest. Waller offers The Woodcarver of Lympus about a spirit overcoming a maimed body. Warner writes Seeing France with Uncle John an Auspicy travel piece. Webster brings The Whispering Man where circumstantial evidence entangles an innocent man.
A digest of political motions and incidents from July 6 to July 10 including Senator Gronna opposing reciprocity bills, Norris accusing Hillis of sensational claims about La Follette, a mob threat in La Joya California, Senator McCumber opposing reciprocity, Mitchell visiting Kansas home, Wisconsin park board funds amid charges against Stephenson, John W. Gates injured in Paris, Santa Rosa wrecks with drownings, royal entries in Ireland, sealing treaty profits shared among major powers, Emperor William’s Norwegian voyage, Chicago heat deaths, fires and losses, John Mitchell sinking tally, Venezuellan forces, Paris union strike, and Atlantic City elk convention opening.
Two affidavits allege misconduct by attorney A J Bessie. Fannie Haynes claims he obtained money under false pretense in her case. F J Davis alleges he charged seven dollars for excessive stenographic fees. Bessie seeks an investigation committee. Judge Kneeshaw may transfer the case to Judge Fisk.
Anton Odden and Miss Marie Iverson were married last Saturday in West Lawn Church by Rev J B Falkanger the ceremony marking their union in a local church wedding.
Members of the local masonic lodge held a smoker at the lodge rooms Friday evening to bid farewell to Bro Forster who departed for Williston the next day. Brethren offered remarks and M. H. Aeed presented the Prof. with a senior warden apron as a token of best wishes for his new field. The evening was described as very pleasant by attendees.
E B Link purchased a fine new five passenger car and becomes owner of one of the best machines in the city.
St Peters Episcopal Church holds Holy Communion at 8 a m and 10 a m with a sermon titled Hath the Rain a Father The offering features Miss Young performing The Peasants Sunday Violin Solo by Ole Ball Sunday school at 11 a m No vesper service available
Will Go to Jail Mandan North Dakota July 11 A R Bayne owner and manager of the Sioux Drug store at Shields will spend ninety days in jail pay a 250 dollar fine and 50 dollars costs as punishment for violating the prohibition law He pleaded guilty before Judge Nichols after arrest by States Attorney Bitzing and Sheriff Olson who found him the only one in Shields selling liquor though information had been lodged against several For failure to pay the 300 Bayne must serve an additional ninety days in jail
West Lawn Lutheran Church announces Sunday school next Sunday at 10 15 a m and evening service at 8 o clock. Religious meetings start next Monday at 11 a m and run through Tuesday and Wednesday. All who understand Scandinavian language are welcome to hear the word of God with speakers from other parts of the state.
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