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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1911

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Miss Camilla Rawson Marries Melville T Lougheed at St Peters

Miss Camilla Rawson of this city wed Melville T Lougheed of Fairview Montana at St Peters Episcopal church on Saturday at one. Rev C B Runnals performed the ceremony. A reception followed at W C Rawson's home with about fifty guests. The couple will honeymoon in Dillon before settling in Fairview.

Camilla Rawson Melville T. Lougheed Fairview Montana St. Peters Episcopal Church C. B. Runnals W.C. Rawson Dillion

Eastern Star sachet shower honors Miss Rawson at Dochterman home

Thirty ladies gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. Dochterman's residence to stitch and chat. Miss Rawson arrived to a sachet laden reception amid green gold and white luncheon decor featuring California poppies and field daisies.

California

New Cole 30 Runabout Arrives For J B Mooney

J B Mooney drives a brand new Cole 30 runabout built in Indianapolis. The gray slate car, with low hung body and graceful lines, arrived Sunday and promises smooth performance whether cruising or racing with the fast mail.

J. B. Mooney Indianapolis

Mrs. Christina Steen Jacobson Dies in Dennybrook

Former Williston schoolteacher Mrs. Christina Steen Jacobson died at Dennybrook on Thursday. Funeral services were held at the cemetery, with interment at Williston Cemetery. She was married to David Jacobson and taught in Williston public schools. Short grave services were led by Rev. Hollett.

David Jacobson Dennybrook Williston

Work for Judge Fisk at Stanley in North Dakota

Forty criminal cases for trial open the term at Stanley with Judge Frank Fisk presiding. Thirty-six civil cases fill the calendar. Notable criminal actions include Joe Kaczor for horse stealing, Frank Kaczor for grand larceny, John C Hoff for perjury, and Jim Moore for attempted criminal assault. The Hoff case draws interest due to his county prominence. Court expected to run several weeks.

Mountrail Stanley Frank Fisk Joe Kaczor Frank Kaczor John C. Hoff Palermo Jim Moore White Earth Hoff

Hold Court at Schafer Special Term Cleared

Judge Fisk held a district court special term at Schafer on Saturday Two divorce cases were tried and two habeas corpus hearings were heard Attorneys Palmer of Palmer Craven and Burns appeared for Judge and Mrs Fisk and Mr and Mrs Hangen The party returned in the evening.

Fisk Schafer Palmer Palmer, Craven and Burns Hangen

Horton Returns From Medicine Hat Trip

W W Horton of this city has returned from Medicine Hat on a short business trip and visit with friends. He is engaged on a large wholesale house in Medicine Hat for Nash Bros of Grand Forks.

W. W. Horton Medicine Hat Mr. Horton Nash Bros Grand Forks

Future education sees new rural school houses planned

Wild Rose District No 34 will build two modern schools meeting the current law. Medicine Lodge District 28 has awarded a contract for a new schoolhouse to Mr Hanson near Bonetrail. Judson District No 88 will erect two schools soon. Pleasant Valley District No 1 Lincoln District No 7 Champion District No 24 Rainbow District No 33 and district 36 will each build one new school.

Suta Wild Rose Medicine Lodge Hanson Bonetrail Judson Pleasant Valley Lincoln Champion Rainbow District District 36

Fatal Hitting of Edmore Man by G N Freight at Epping

Carl E. Knutson of Edmore North Dakota about 28 was struck by a G N freight at Epping Friday noon while carrying water for a steel gang. He died in Williston hospital that afternoon from a broken collar bone and severe head and side injuries. Funeral services were held Monday at Champine Myers funeral establishment and interment followed at Williston cemetery.

Carl E. Knutson Edmore N. D G. N Epping Williston Hospital Knutson Morrisy Minot Champine & Myers Undertaking Williston Cemetery

Williston Man Is Honored at North Dakota Merchants Meet

The North Dakota Retail Merchants Association closed its annual state convention in Minot with a picnic at Wildrose park. Dickinson won the next meeting site over Fargo by 61 to 41, and next year’s gathering is slated for Dickinson.

North Dakota Retail Merchants Association Minot Wildrose Park John Bruegger Williston A. T. Kraabel Clifford. Treas J. C. Smallwood Jos. Lee Neche H. 8. Haskins Perth W. W. King Tower City Gee Pike H. L. Reed Bismarck Martin Colton Grand Forks G. H. Berg Surrey T. Velo Velva Fred Rouquette Dickinson N. W. Simon Tioga L. T. Travis Glen Allen Fargo

School Board Adopts Levy Plans and Repairs

The board met Tuesday in an adjourned session from July 11. It fixed the annual tax levy at 29,000,000 and authorized bidding for a three room frame building to be erected behind Central school. The Webster school janitor starts August 1 and painting repairs for Central are to be handled by the building committee. Williston State is named the official school board organ.

Webster School Williston

Bad Road Conditions Reported on Twin City Helena Tour

The Minnesota State Automobile Association tour heads west from here at eight this morning with Williston expected by Tuesday noon. Two miles of poor road lie near Ray and another mile near the Van Aultz place and Christ Arnot farm, prompting calls for an automobile day and immediate road repairs before the party arrives.

Twin City- Helena Minnesota State Automobile Association Williston Ray Spring Brook van Aultz Christ Arnot Farm

Dr J J Reilly Is Sentenced To Ten Years

Langdon North Dakota July 17 Dr J J Reilly of Milton was sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary for involvement in the death of Mrs William Drury of Osnabrook. Millie Gande was acquitted and released. The verdict came after a lengthy cross examination and rebuttal testimony. An appeal will be filed by attorney Price.

Langdon N. D Millie Gande J. J. Reilly Milton Wm. Drury Osnabrook State Penitentiary Burr Reilly Price

W C T U Meeting With Mrs Dickinson

The W C T U will meet with Mrs E E Dickinson at 427 Third Avenue West next Tuesday after noon July 25 at 3 p m. Everyone interested in temperance work is cordially invited to attend.

E. E. Dickinson Third Avenue West

Runabout overturns near Tande hill injuring two men

The Ford runabout owned by E. M. Williams overturned Sunday evening on Tande hill four miles west of town. Williams and Edward Mellin were aboard. Mellin dislocated a shoulder and Williams suffered a badly bruised leg. The wrecked car had to be towed to town.

E. M. Williams Tande Hill Mr. Williams Edward Mellin Mr. Mellin

Williston Takes Sidney Game In Suburban Showdown

Manager Buhler’s Willis ton squad traveled to Sidney Sunday with two dozen fans and dominated the game. In the first inning Cutting and BruegGer drove in runs, followed by McAllister and Tappin as Williston built a lead. Murphy added a single scoring Tappin, while Moses slammed a hit to cap the rally as the visitors claimed a decisive victory.

Buhler Williston Sidney Montana Bruegger McAllister Tappin Cutting Murphy Moses

Elks Defeat Epping 7-4 In Sunday Baseball

Willis ton Elks beat Epping 7 to 4 in nine innings on Sunday. Epping’s pitcher received weak support while Willis ton capitalized on numerous errors. Notable plays include a home run by Litie and a 3-base hit by Jefferies, with Innis and Semler among the standouts for Epping.

Epping Williston Elks Elks Williston Litie Jefferies Innis Dahl Semler McClure Gemberling

Superintendent Delivers Diplomas in Howard District Five Graduates

County Superintendent Mrs. W. C. Tatem and Mr. Tatem traveled by auto to Howard District 37 last Friday evening to present diplomas to a graduating class of five. Local musical talent contributed to an enjoyable program along with recitations. The county side showed strong support for the graduates despite reports of crops improving between Bonetraill and Howard but not between Bonetraill and Williston.

W. C. Tatem

Big Progressive Republican meeting holds in Fargo

At a Fargo gathering the North Dakota branch of the National Progressive Republican league was launched with over 200 leaders present. Walter Clyde Jones of Chicago urged progressive legislation and praised North Dakota lawmakers while attacking Cannon and Lorimer. Congressmen Grenna Helgesen and G. N. Haugen also spoke, voicing strong support for state progressives.

Fargo North Dakota National Progressive Republican League Walter Clyde Jones Chicago Grenna Helgesen Congress of United States Jones Cannon Lorimer G. N. Haugen Fifth Iowa Washington Haugen

Sidney Game Echoes of Wild Yells From Cedar Rapids

Ex-Iowa artist Ed Holtz from Seibert's shop inspired fans in Sidney with thunderous calls after a win over Waterloo. Oscar Bell theorizes Holtz hurt his throat by fast riding to the wind, joking he would be “in like six” if not for a Mondak spill and a return via the Great Northern.

Zenith Ridar Oscar Bell Holtz Mondak Great Northern

Miss Mathea Nymon Witnessed Cooper Will in Fargo

Miss Mathea Nymon of Fargo attended the Cooper house on Monday and Tuesday and appeared in Judge Butler's court to prove the will of the late Mrs. James H. Cooper. She serves as U S Court Reporter in Judge Amidon's Fargo court and is described as a self made young woman and warm friend of Mrs. Cooper.

Charles Bartholomew Green House E. A. Arhart Misa Reba Rawson Bernis Moses Louise Mackenrath Dorothy Tart Walter Butler W. ©. Rawson, Sr Mathea Nymon Fargo Cooper House James H. Cooper Judge Butlers Court Miss Nymon U.S

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Saint Peters Melville T Eastern Star Entertain the Ladies of the Eastern Star D. Jacobson Dennybrook, i. D Retail Merchants Association Senator Overson Here Twin City-Helena DR. J. J. Reilly Aberty W. C. T. U. Meeting Wiliams Runabeut Sumersaults Williston Bunch Auto Howard Fargo, N. D Sen. Growna Ed. Holtz
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