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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
6
Local items note Chas Handley returning from Canada and various farm loans and hardware ads. Citizens like Jellison, Field, Ellithorpe, and Bergman appear with loans, real estate, funerals, and household goods. Community updates include visits, travel, and small-town events across Williston and surrounding areas.
R. Brownson advertises hail insurance for North Dakota residents representing the Middle West Fire Insurance Co. Call or write for coverage in this region. Offices listed in Beare block rooms 3 and 4.
Atty Edwin A Palmer left last Friday for Colorado Springs to attend a convention of the Commercial Law League of America. He expects to be away about two weeks on business and pleasure combined.
W F Ries of Ohio spoke to a lively Monday audience on socialism at the opera house. He argued for studying working class unrest and offered points for the cause he supports, while some questioned the remedies. Two young singers impressed with songs addressing labor issues.
A party at Miss Dora Wilkinson's home honored Arthur Williams before his move to Devils Lake and new duties. Friends organized games and an elegant supper as the Williston resident prepares to depart after a stay here. U.S. Weather Bureau report notes Williston weather for the week ending July 17, 1912 with temperatures and precipitation.
Rev Johnson conducted services at Marmon and Bascomb preached at Twin Lake schoolhouse with alternating Sundays. Two new members joined Purinton Sunday school. A Friday dance drew just over thirty numbers sold. Local sports slated July 26 with strong team hopes. Photographs offered by Elmo Brown for postcards at a dollar per dozen. Lightning struck and killed a horse and cow. Plans for a ladies aid to support the church are underway. Socialist meetings scheduled at Hoffers and Dussell homes with calls for broad attendance and new program discussion.
Martin C. Puffer formerly of Williston North Dakota was killed by a lightning strike Thursday morning July 4 in Lucas Wisconsin where he worked at Bev Williams home. Funeral held July 7 at Menomonie with his mother and siblings attending. The notice also records bids for a heating plant for Adams School District No 79 North Dakota and various local school district financial figures and officers.
Sealed bids are invited for excavation and cementing of a basement in school district No. 80 Williams county North Dakota. Specifications on file at the Sanborn lumber yard Williston and with clerk Oscar L. Hexon. Bond required to double contract amount. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the school board Oscar L. Hexon, Clerk.
Successor to J. C. Harrington offers garbage and ash transfer services in Williston. Rates posted at $1.00 per month for regular work. Cleaning up promptly. residence listed as 229 1st Ave West, just south of M. E. church. E Bennett, Prop. Studio, Union Bik. Williston.
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