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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1909

Page

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Civil Case Docket Before Judge Burr hews to busy docket

Since the thirteenth the court has been crowded with civil cases before Judge Burr in the absence of Judge Goss. The star case Kierstie Star versus Dr Hagan, charged with malpractice, dominates the session now likely to continue through the week. Attorneys listed include Bessie and Greer and Wolf for the plaintiff and Sinkler and Greenleaf for the defendant. Other disposed matters include Funderberg vs Aronson awarding the plaintiff $90 and Larson vs Sheplett with a $15 judgment accepted by the plaintiff.

Burr Goss Kierstie Star Dr. Hagan Hagan Bessie &Greer Wolf Sinkler Greenleaf Funderberg Ole Aronson

Marriages Reported in City This Week

Arch J Jinkens and Florence Baker wed at the Bartholomew home with Rev Knighton Bloom officiating. The couple now reside at West Lawn cottage. Also Dan Sablin and Ellen Hebin wed July 14 with Rev Bloom officiating. Kellogg and Nelson united July 15 in Williston. Licenses issued to Strand Knutson, Mae Iverson, Louis Iverson, and Rundhaug. The Graphic extends congratulations.

Arch J. Jinkens Florence Baker Berthold Knighton Bloom Edgar Bartholomew Jinkens West Lawn Dan Sablin Ellen M. Hebin Wheelock Rev. Bloom Hilder C. Strand Ambrose Anna B. Knutson Mason Wisconsin Hans Mae Lisbet Iverson Crosby Louis N. Iverson Montrose Olga C. Rundhaug Paddington N. C

Ebonite Anti-rust cement paint for sale

Ebonite anti rust cement paint ready to apply no mixing no thinning will not settle as ordinary paints sold by Stenehjem and Husebye at 47

Stenehjem & Husebye

Retail Merchants Meet Held By North Dakota Association

The Retail Merchants' Association of North Dakota held its annual meeting in Williston with merchants from nearly every county attending. The event featured business sessions, visits to government facilities, irrigation projects, and a banquet at the Odd Fellows hall with music by the Williston orchestra. President Grant and local merchants were praised for hosting.

Retail Merchants’ Association of North Dakota Merchants’ Association Williston Government Power House Odd Fellows’ Hall Grant Local Merchants Association

State Tennis Tournament Heads to Grand Forks

The North Dakota State Tennis Tournament will be held in Grand Forks the week of August ninth. The event features stronger players, includes the Red River Valley Open in men's singles, and awards the Jayne trophy a 500 dollar cup last won by Trafford Jayne who donated it back for this year.

North Dakota Grand Forks Jayne Trafford Jayne Northwest

Laurissa Bell Passed After Long Illness At 18

Laurissa May Bell known as Toots died Friday after more than a year with consumption. Born in Williston she was raised in the area and loved by many old timers for her cheerful nature. The funeral at home drew a large crowd and generous floral tributes reflected community sympathy.

Ferer Toots Williston

Ultimatum from President Taft fuels tariff debate

Washington July 17 Taft issued a strong statement calling for a downward revision of the tariff. He indicated the party platform and public sentiment require it, signaling a potential veto if Congress sends a bill he finds unfaithful to promises and mass sentiment.

Washington Taft

Transfer to new jail Monday under sheriff order

Sheriff Olson moved five prisoners into the new jail Monday evening. About twelve more will be transferred later in the week. The early group included two U.S. prisoners, Hicks colored, Paul Eade, Kid Trailer, Pat Cannon and Frank Gibbs who had planned to escape. The sheriff expects to occupy the residence part of the jail around August first.

Olson U. S Wm. Hicks Paul Eade Kid Trailer Pat Cannon Frank Gibbs

Invitation to Farmers at the Wiliston Experimental Farm

Superintendent Schollander invites farmers and others to visit the Wiliston experimental farm to view prime crops and learn about the work. He will answer questions about the project. A. J. Statne offers five acre irrigated tracts for sale with liberal monthly payments in Wiliston City.

Schollander Mr. Schollander Willston A. J. Statne

Bishop Shanley Died at Fargo Asylum

Fargo N D July 17 Bishop Shanley of Catholic church of North Dakota was found dead in his room after a long illness his secretary and the vicar general discovered the body. He was 57 years old and had been bishop here for twenty years.

C. D. Moores Ant Fargo N. D ShanlEy Catholic Church of Father O'Driscoll Egan Europe the Bulletin Devils Lake The Indian Congress Treland St. Paul Jamestown N. C Clifton Moores State Hospital Insana

William Brown Leads Fifty Day Dog Race to Seattle Exposition

William Brown in a fifty day dog race from Grand Forks to the Seattle exposition arrived in Wil liston Wednesday evening after eight days on the road. He drives a four dog team with Newfoundland and Staghounds on a buckboard while his rival uses eight bird dogs. The wager is $600 and the winner must finish within fifty days.

Wm. Brown Grand Forks Butte McCannon Williston Mr. Brown New Foundland and Staghounds

M Gahans Successor Named Register at Minot N D

Washington July 17 The president nominated Thomas E Obgard as register of the land office at Minot North Dakota to succeed L D McGahn who resigned McGahn faced charges of favoritism in publishing contracts The statement from Senator McCumbers office says ObGard is the special appointment of Senator Johnson and that McCumber will cooperate on North Dakota appointments ObGard previously held the position under Harrison and under McKinley with an excellent record

Washington Thomas E. Obgard Register of the Land Office Minot N. C L. D. McGahn McGahn McCumber Olegard Johnson North Dakota Ob 1Gard Harrison McKinley Department

Winter Rye Harvest Leads Start of Regional Grain Cut

Winter rye on the Experimental farm was cut at the start of the week the first grain harvest reported in this region. Mr. Schollander planted winter wheat on potato ground and claims a yield of forty bushels per acre.

Schollander

Minot Tennis Tour Announced for August Date

The Northwestern Tennis Tournament will be held at Minot August 4 and 6. All players are invited to participate. The event has become an annual affair and provides solid preliminary practice for the Grand Forks tournament the following Monday.

Minot Grand Forks

Solons to Visit Hawaii on Senate House Delegation

A party of twenty five senators and house members will visit Hawaii in response to a Hawaiian legislature invitation. They will sail from San Francisco on the steamer Sibera August 24 and spend eighteen days visiting the four largest islands. The group likely includes Senator Heyburn and wife Senator Bourne Chairman Foss of naval affairs Chairman Tawney of appropriations Messrs Calderhead and Longworth of ways and means. About fifteen members will be accompanied by their wives.

Washington House Hawaii San Francisco Siberia Heyburn Bourne Foss House Committee On Naval Affairs Tawney Committee On Appropriations Messrs. Calderhead and Longworth Ways and Means

Murphy Case Dismissed in Lakota Trial

State and Major Murphy of Minot saw the case dismissed on motion by Dudley Nash Ward county State's attorney. The long drawn out matter, tried twice and moved from Cass county to Lakota on change of venue, ends without trial.

Major Murphy Minot Lakota Dudley Nash Ward County Cass Counity

Grand Pianoforte Recital at Gates Opera House

Williston residents are urged to attend Mr. Stanley’s farewell piano recital at Gates Opera House on Wednesday July 28. The program promises a world class performance rivaling Paderewski, with Mrs LeRoy Smith joining in concerts on a second piano.

Stanley Gates’ Opera House Paderewski Williston LeRoy Smith

District Judge Goss Returns From Vacation

Minot July 16 District Judge E B Goss came back from a month eastward vacation and noted he visited Ann Arbor where he graduated. He resumes duties this week and will travel to Williston to finish the term of court then proceed to McKenzie County to clear a lengthy calendar. Ward county holds off shielding until after harvest.

Minot E. B. Goss Ann Arbor Williston Wilston McKenzie County Ward County

Episcopal Services Limited to Sundays in July and August

During July and August one church service will be held each Sunday at eleven o'clock in the morning. The remainder of July and August will feature a single Sunday morning service.

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Carl J. Sanders Knute G. Larson Justice Court C. H. Sheplett Logeson & Larson Linwell Hardware & Lumber Co Chas, Webster James W. Maloney Lewis C. Nelson Olaf Heier John Johnson James W. Kellogg Buford Alma E. Nelson Battle Lake Minn Alvin Fields Laurissa May D. Bell B. J. Lee White House Asylum Saginaw, Mich Seattle M’gahan Northwestern Solons Ladies OF Civic League HH. H. Stanley Beretuve Alse Brillante Polanaise Schubert-Linwt Spring Dawn Com Episcopal Services
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