Fairview Mills Sold to Jennison & Son
The Fairview Times reports Fairview Mills sold to Jennison & Son who will take possession July 15. They plan extensive improvements including a larger mill with up to 125 barrels daily capacity, a 240000 bushel elevator, and electricity powered machinery. The firm’s flour, World's Best and Opportune, signals high quality, with Fairview poised to supply Montana.
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Fairview
Mont
Fairview Mills
Jennison & Son
Jennisons
Rugby
N. C
Williston
City Commission weighs electric rates and ordinances
The council debated preserving current electric rates versus a proposed rise to fund a water filtering plant. An ordinance would be needed to change rates, and a mass meeting was suggested. A protest over Salvation Army meetings near Arcade pool hall was noted but not acted on. An electric sign ordinance was introduced and a water and light department head replacement discussed with candidate George Bissell. action pending Mackenroth’s resignation.
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City Commission
Bruegger
Storrs
Craven
Munger Brothers
Arcade
Salvation Army
Gooper
S. Dorothy
U. S. Reclamation Service
C. C. Mackenroth
Water and Light Department
Benlegger
George Bissell
Minot
Mackenroth
Bissell
Pres. Craven
Campbell
Mackenroth Accepts Spokane Railway Post
C. G. Mackenroth, longtime superintendent of Williston's Water and Electrical Department, resigns to lead the motor department for Inland Empire Electrical Railway Company in Spokane Wash. He departs about December. Locals regret his departure. he has served on the city school board and as its secretary. The new post offers higher pay.
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C. G. Mackenroth
Williston
Dry Land Fishing Prank Involving Three Youths
A playful scene described as dry land fishing features three youths using a long pole with a line and two "fish" moving in the grass while the third acts as the angler. The imagined catch is hauled ashore with one helper assisting, illustrating youthful ingenuity and amusement. Joel Underwood of Pierceton Indiana, nephew of Mrs Phillips, left last week for home after visiting since March.
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America
Joel Underwood
Pierceton
Ind
Mr. Phillips
Glidden Tour Arrives In Williston On Dusty Ceilings
Glidden party of thirty cars arrives in Williston after traversing rough northern roads from Minot. The eleven coach hotel train accompanies the tour, with a Morganthaler Linotype car and special paper plant aboard. L. W. Hill of the Great Northern joins the group, while Max speed and best road conditions mark the journey toward Glasgow.
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Minot
Devils Lake
L. W. Hill
Lewis W. Hill
Great Northern
Mr. Hill
Teresting
Stanley
Jone
Minneapolis
Glacier Park Station
Mont
Glidden
Club Steam
Anderson
Daily News
North Dakota lignite coal output in 1912
E W Parker of the US Geological Survey reports North Dakota produced 499 480 short tons of lignite coal in 1912, valued at 765 105 dollars, versus 502 628 tons worth 720 489 dollars in 1911. The slight drop hides broader growth in coal value, reflecting a healthy trade. the state's significance lies in its vast lignite deposits.
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North Dakota
E. W. Parker
United States Geological Survey
Lignite in North Dakota Seen as Great Power Resource
North Dakota holds vast lignite deposits with high moisture and rapid decay hindering transport. In mines along rail lines, it currently fuels towns and steam boilers, but as gas producers and internal combustion engines grow, the state may gain a major power source boosting settlement and economic development.
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North Dakota
Funeral for Rowena Skinner Held at Family Home
The funeral of Rowena Skinner daughter of Mr and Mrs M D Skinner was held from the family home on ith Ave Sunday afternoon at five o clock Miss Baldwin and Mrs Shaw sang a duet and Rev E S Shaw had charge. Rowena born May 1 1907 departed this life July 1 1912 after a brief illness Mr and Mrs Skinner recent comers to Williston found neighbors and friends in their hour of sorrow.
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Rowena Skinner
M. D. Skinner
Ith Ave
Miss Baldwin
DOES IT AGAIN Williston band spoils picnic plan again
The Williston band faces a fourth disruption as fair weather seems to sour their plans. They consider abandoning a planned picnic, fearing a forthcoming Omaha cyclone will strike if they persist.
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Williston
Omaha
Rain and hail strike city after heavy storm
A heavy rainstorm with hail moved over the city Tuesday evening. Reports describe a strong hail storm north and west of the city with indications of a major weather event passing north of the area.
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Here
Congregational to Hold Quarterly Communion and Meeting
The church will hold a regular quarterly communion service next Sunday with an introductory sermon by the pastor and reception of members. Bible school is at 11 45. At 8 PM a report on the State Sunday School Convention at Grand Forks will be presented by delegates and members with choir music. Edwin Shaw, Pastor.
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Grand Forks
Edwin 5
Shaw
Soldier Boys Enjoy Camp at Devils Lake encampment
The men of Company E. N D N G Williston are at the annual Devils Lake encampment. Thirty six men and officers in camp report an uneventful trip and a busy schedule of camp duties. Training will prepare the unit for the new armory in Williston, with Company E described as the best appearing group in camp.
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Company E. N. D. N. G
Williston
Devils Lake
Graphic
Company E
Glidden tourists parade attracts seventy five autos
A Wednesday evening automobile parade honoring the Glidden tourists drew more than seventy five cars. The Williston Band led the procession in five Hup touring cars, with several vehicles off to the side and some turning away before the count.
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Williston Band
Hup
Blossom Syrian Society Incorporation In Williston
The secretary of state issues a certificate of incorporation to the Blossom Syrian Society of Williston. Incorporators are David Kalil Chas A Zein and J Munger. The society currently lists about forty members.
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Blossom Syrian Society of
Williston
David Kalil
Chas
A. Zein
J. Munger
Mansfield Nominated for Williston Public Moneys Post
An Associated Press dispatch from Washington dated July 14 reports Charles A. Mansfield has been nominated by President Wilson as receiver of public moneys at Williston North Dakota. Mansfield expects Senate confirmation in due order and to assume the office in about three or four weeks, succeeding Mr Williams who has held the post for over four years.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles A. Mansfield
Wilson
Williston
North Dakota
Mansfield
Senate
Mr. Mansfield
M.r. Williams
Visiting Norwegian Services Planned by Hauges Lutheran Church
Pastor away ten days. A visiting pastor holds services Sunday the 20th at 8 p.m. in Ploom Creek church and in Wile liston at 8 p.m. Both services will be in Norwegian. A. E. Distad, Pastor. Bacutane 705 2nd Ave. West. Phone 88.
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Hauges Lutheran Church
Ploom Creek
Wile Liston
A. E. Distad
Bacuiene
2Nd Ave
Failed to Reach Verdict in Dr LaBerge Case
After 26 hours the jury in the state versus Dr P A LaBerge failed to reach a verdict in district court. Jurors reported a disagreement after deliberating from Saturday afternoon until Sunday evening with counts stated as eight to four for conviction or evenly divided.
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P. A. LaBerge
A. L. Burdick
Wallace-Sandwick Wedding at Trenton Home
A quiet July 2 wedding united Bert Wallace son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolphson and Miss Inga Sandwick near Trenton North Dakota. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. J. K. Nelson of Trenton. A dinner followed prepared by Mrs. Adolphson and Mrs. Charles Wallace.
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Wallace-Sandwick
Adolphson
Trenton
N. D
Bert Wallace
Inga Sandwick
Wallace
Miss Sandwick
Norway
J. K. Nelson
Charles Wallace
Degree of Honor supper and dance at I O Q Hall
The Degree of Honor lodge will host a supper and dance at the I O Q Hall on the evening of July 18 with good music and an enjoyable time promised. A representative of the Dakota Farmer was badly beaten in Bismarck. the assailant and motive are unknown.
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Degree of Honor Lodge
Parmer
Bismarck
Blaze at Great Northern Coal Chute Burns Roof In Rail Yards
Firemen were called at noon Monday to fight a roof blaze on the Great Northern Coal chute in the local railway yards. A cinder from a passing engine likely ignited shingles on the high roof, delaying extinguishment due to reach and alarm irregularities.
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Great Northern
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Laberge
R. R
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