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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1917

Page

4

Williston Beats Brinsmade Twice in Week Split

Williston trimmed Brinsmade two games and Brinsmade won the third. Brinsmade beat Willard and Immings on Saturday as Immings starred but Willard pitched a strong game. Friday and Sunday games drew good crowds. Browning dominated Friday for Brinsmade, while Brinsmade’s Drake and the Brinsmade club faced criticism as the team split like a circus.

Williston Brinsmade Willard Immings Ptick Enuf Browning Brinsmaders Drake Dewey Lyle Hembury Big Boy Brinsmade BO A. E. Weidell Ploof Wotell Bennett Gill Hopper Walker Moraid Shouldera Williston Hembury Reed A Willard Harper Wilkerson Ra Kohn Stevern Strong Williston Ab R. A & Lembury Kuhn Lyle Ae Williston Baze

Happy Hollow Young Folks Club Hosts July Library Hall Evening

The Happy Hollow Club met at Library Hall on Saturday July 14 with Mr and Mrs J Hill as hosts. Program included recitations by Vernie Petty and Clara Schumacher readings by Mrs Brown, songs by Irene Fields Mrs Hill Wilma Hartman Nellie McWilliams Edna Schumacher and Sylvia Hartman, plus instrumental music. Afterward attendees danced and enjoyed a late hour lunch and reported a good time.

Happy Hollow Club Happy Hollow Young Folks Club Library Hall J. Hill Vernie Petty Irene Fields Clara Schumacher Mrs. Hill Sylvia Hart Mrs. Brown Wilma Hartman Nellie McWilliams Edna Schumacher

$100,000 Loss in Hail Storm in Williams County

Tioga North Dakota July 16 damage estimated at about $100,000 from a wind and hail storm that swept across the region Saturday evening. The storm covered a 40 mile strip, three miles wide, passing west of Tioga without damaging the city. It originated near Hamlet and traveled southeast to the Missouri river, leveling grain fields and destroying farms barns and granaries. A barn on Lena T Moe’s farm five and a half miles southwest of Tioga was completely wrecked.

Tioga N. D Missouri River Lena T. Moe

Fargo man joins U S Army Artillery at Camp Wilson

Norton O. Gaard of Fargo formerly in the undertaking business enlisted in the United States Army Artillery and is stationed at Camp Wilson near San Antonio Texas. He says the discipline is strict but the men are fine though some are sore from horse riding. He was raised in Fargo and lived in Chicago before enlisting. His mother runs his business while he serves and his wife and child will stay with his wife's parents in Williston North Dakota until his return.

Norton O. Gaard Fargo United States Artillery Camp Wilson San Antonio Texas Gaard Gaard and Chicago Uncle Sam N. D. Gaard F. Snyder Williston N. D

MISS PALMER PRAISES TRAINING SCHOOL FOR SUNDAY WORKERS

Miss Bertha R. Palmer, secretary of the Williams County Bible School Association, praised the Training School for Sunday School workers at Conference Point on Lake Geneva Wisconsin. The ten day session by the International Sunday School Association draws students and faculty from forty states and five provinces. The four year program leads to graduation with courses in Bible study methods and church district administration.

Miss Palmer Conference Point Lake Geneva Wisconsin Bertha R. Palmer Williams County Bible School Association International Sunday School Association California Florida Massachusetts Nova Scotia Saskatchewan

Union Church Service Brings Methdist and Congregational Greet

The united service of the Methodist and Congregational churches is set for next Sunday at 10 30 A M in the Methodist church with Rev James Hoffman Batten preaching after a vacation return The Bible Schools meet at 11 45 A M in their usual places No evening service due to the chautauqua session attendees urged for afternoon and evening programs Rev C J Ferster has preached for two Sundays with his people joining in the services and praise for his earnest ministry

Union Church United Service Methodist and Congregational Churches James Hoffman Batten Bible Schools

English Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule and Sale

English Lutheran Church announces services at 10 30 A M and 8 P M with Sunday School at 11 45 A M Luther League at 7 30 P M A Remember the Ladies food sale is set for Saturday at Jane s Grocery Store with details in the local notice.

English Lutheran Church Luther League Jane’s

Preaching at Rose Hill School House Sunday

Rose Hill invites the public to attend services at the Rose Hill School House Sunday at 3 00 P M. The organizers say they will be pleased to welcome all who attend.

Rose Hill

Married at Lutheran Parsonage in Acorn and Schafer

Wednesday morning at the Lutheran parsonage 515 W Broadway the marriage joined Anthony W Schoenlein of Acorn North Dakota and Sadie Gudmundson of Schafer North Dakota. They were accompanied by Hjalmer Rud and Ella Benson. The ring ceremony and details conclude the brief notice.

W. Broadway Anthony W. Schoenlein Acorn N. Dakota Sadie Gudmundson Schafer Hjalmer Rud Ella Benson Cere

Hoover Appeals to 200000 pastors on food conservation

Herbert Hoover, national director, mailed letters to 200000 pastors of Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish churches urging cooperation with the Department of Agriculture to maximize food production and minimize waste. He calls ministers to preach conservation on Food Saving Day July 1 and to mobilize religious and civic groups in a wartime campaign.

Herbert C. Hoover Department of Agriculture Mr. Hoover Hoover Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Frank Mason North

Marriage of Gudmundson Schoenlein couple noted in local ceremony

The wedding of the Gudmundson daughter to the Schoenlein son was performed by Rev C J Forster. The couple, from respected farming families, were praised by friends who wished them long, happy years together. Also, the school board seeks coal bids for six district schools, due August 4 at 2 PM, with right to reject all bids.

C.J. Forster K. Gudmundson A. Schoenlein School Board Tande H. C. Blankenship Williston North Dakota

Farmers urged to prepare early for harvest needs

New reaping machinery is costly and scarce repairs may fall short. Farmers should overhaul old equipment now and stock extra parts and twine to meet a potential shortage. Officials urge early action to ease August repair rush and ensure supplies despite rail and crop shortages. A weekly county reporting system keeps the state informed on crops and labor needs.

Oscar J. Seiler State Efficiency Commission R. J. Leth U. S. Department of Agriculture Seiler Efficiency Commission

Labor survey promotes farmer friendly labor policies

R J Leth of the U S Department of Agriculture aids a state Efficiency Commission survey across about twenty counties. The effort aims to systemize labor policy, predict needs, and form a definite organization before harvest. Local committees will continue cooperative work with farmers and agencies to ensure available help.

Seiler Mr. Leth R. J. Leth U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Efficiency Commission Leth

Stunning sports suit with quilted silk coat

A refined sports suit features an elegant silk skirt and a silk jersey coat. The standout element is a machine stitched quilted pattern on the coat with six bottom edge rows. Sleeves taper to wide wrist cuffs and the skirt shows box pleats.

Jersey

Anon Poem Praises the American Flag Emblem

A short verse extols Old Glory praising the American flag as the emblem of liberty and a symbol of national allegiance. The lines reference John A. Dix and honor the flag with lines about defending, cherishing, and blessing the banner.

Heaven Anon

Charging Batteries Takes Varying Times Says Local Expert

W C Tatem, a Willard service man, explains charging time cannot be definite. A neglected battery may need three to seven days of steady charging, or long slow-rate charging to restore plates. A recently drained battery can often be topped up overnight. Old batteries take longer, and reading the specific gravity may determine duration. A conscientious shop will not promise delivery by a fixed time.

W. C. Tatem Willard Service

New Packing Plant Contract Let at Grand Forks

Grand Forks July 10 contract let to Spratly Albee Smith of Minneapolis for Northern Packing Company's new 500000 dollar plant. Five buildings to house slaughter cooler manufacturing power yards with 500 hogs and 150 cattle daily capacity. H R Elliott to manage. project aims to boost North Dakota livestock markets and reduce shrinkage and transport costs. About 550 stockholders including prominent farmers and business leaders.

Grand Forks Northern Packing Company Spratly, Albee & Smith, General Construction Company Minneapolis Mammoth Ford Sioux City Iowa Department of Agriculture Washington H. R. Elliott Duluth Middle West North Dakota

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