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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1911

Page

5

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.

Williston Stanley

Helping Hand Society Meeting Near Town

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.

Helping Hand Society W. W. Jeffrey

County Commissioners Inspect Bridge Work Visit

Drakly Banks Borstead and County Surveyor J C Field visited Ray Tuesday afternoon to inspect ongoing bridge work.

Drakly Banks and Borstead J. C. Field Ray

License Issued by Probate Judge Butler

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.

Butler Anton Oddin Williston Mary Iverson Peterson N. D Ernest H. Lynn Buford Mise Bertha Monroe Walter J. Buckley Scranton Lydia Lizzie Marcott

Estate administration actions noted in court

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.

John G. Lester Wheelock James Lester Helmgrim Butler James E. McKivett Truax N. D

Civic League Ice Cream Social at North Main Home

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.

Civic League John Bruegger North Main

Wife Declared Sane After Tioga Court Exam

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.

Anna Werner Tioga Butters Court Werner Julius Werner Ray Boyer Springbrook

Mrs Bradley Dies After Long Illness

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.

E. A. Palmer A. O. Bradley Dr. Bradley Estherville Iowa

Plowing Report Angers Farmers Between Crosby and Berthold

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.

J. Garska Crosby Ambrose Berthold

Mrs E H Berggren Visits From Chicago for Two Months

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.

E. H. Berggren Chicago Geo. W. Newton Henry Newton

McKenzie County Visit By Mee, Dochterman and Corbett Party

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.

Mesdames Li. B. Dochterman R. Brownson J. A. Corbett McKenzie County Brownson Alexander, Arnegard and Schafer

Irresistible Attraction to the Newspaper Trade

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.

Rye Grower Delights With Exceptional Sample Near Town

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.

T. M. Seaman Seaman

New Books at Library Highlight Western and Lincoln Tales

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.

Parrish Bob Hampton Placier Vance Landis Lincoln Waller Woodcar Warner France John Mary Webster

The Nation and Events July 6 to July 10 Highlights

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.

Norris Nebraska Nebraska Progree Alve Republican League Charles D. Hillis la Follette Gronna N. D Senate Farmer la Jauita Cal Bob Harris A. B. Craig McCumber National Educational Association San Mitchell Katichea Lawrence Kaw Wisconsin Sena Tor Stephenson State Park Board Stephenson John W. Gates Paris Henson Santa Rosa California King George Queen Mary Ireland Dublin Washington U. S Great Britaan Japan Russia William of Germany Norway Chicago A. W. Dixon Elk Atlantic City Wilson

Affidavits filed against Attorney A J Bessie in district court

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.

A. J. Bessie Fannie Haynes F. J. Davis Bessie Davis Kneeshaw Fisk

Odden Iverson Couple Wed at West Lawn Church

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.

Odden-Iverson Anton Odden Marie Iverson West Lawn J. B. Falkanger

Farewell Smoker for Bro Forster at Local Lodge

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.

Bro. Forster Williston M. H. Aeed Harvey Herald

Link Buys Fine New Five Passenger Auto

E B Link purchased a fine new five passenger car and becomes owner of one of the best machines in the city.

E. B. Link

St Peters Episcopal Saint Sunday Services Schedule

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

Bayne to Serve Jail Time for Prohibition Violation

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

Mandan N. D A. R. Bayne Shields Nichols Bitzing Olson Bayne

West Lawn Lutheran Church Synode Schedule

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.

House’s Synode

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