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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1910
Page
2
The notice reports the birth of an eight and a half pound boy at the home of W. R. Asbury on Tuesday morning. It also states there will be no other specials announced for Saturday, though offerings may still occur. The item invites readers to visit and see the Quality man smile.
Items of interest note local life in Gambetta including Circus visits Bindery sales threshing talk and a call to relive the Cow Creek orchestra with Prof Wiedeman. An invitation to a Sunday ball game near Higley’s ranch plus a dance site north of the ranch all residents invited.
The speaker notes sheep deaths in the Dakota blizzard. If winter is mild, losses are minimal. if severe, preparedness will pay off. An old timer’s advice emphasizes prudent planning and potential future advantage regardless of season severity.
Roy Foster reports a thriving business in Spring Coulee while residents share news of visits from Williston and nearby towns. A Sabbath School was organized by Rev. Hollett, with strong attendance and cordial services. Farmers note dry weather bringing early cheat harvest as haying season begins.
Miss Mabel Elliott visited a friend in Garden Valley at the week’s start. Will Smith stayed with Mrs. C. Ekeberg the first of the week. Will Clark, W. K. Kershaw, Boyd Rutledge and sister were callers at a Garden Valley farm last Sunday. The Williston circus drew Valley visitors last Saturday. John Vig was laid up after an accident last week. Alberta Francis recovering well after throat surgery. Services set for July 31 at 3 p.m. in the school house, following Sunday school. all invited.
Painted Wood Robert Goar and wife went duck hunting Friday. James Ramey and family attended the circus. John Guyot helps Marcus Johnson with harvest. John R. Schaeffer added his name to his windmill. Frank Fletcher bought a Hodges Queen binder last week. Shocks of grain dot the prairies as farmers harvest. W. W. Wilde sold a cow to John Lewis recently. Mrs. Chris Cook shopped at Williaton Monday. Prairie fire from lightning caused no damage. Most farmers have begun harvesting. J. J. Larson and sons stacked a large amount of hay. Ed Davis visited the county seat Saturday.
In Pleasant Hill the dry season continues with a good Friday shower. Farmers report plentiful potato bugs and a shortage of Paria green. Crist Lee and Anton Lee returned from Epping with a new McCormick binder while haying and harvesting work picks up. Anton Lee and family visited the Dahl home, and Amy Lee vacationing with her uncle and aunt.
Mr Hagelshaw returned to Battle Creek Michigan after a few weeks visiting his son John Hagelshaw. P.G. Head and wife were in the City of Opportunity Saturday. Mr Hagelshaw and wife and Mr Snook and wife visited T F Cook home Sunday. Coyotes are increasing in the area and farmers face grain shortages amid uncertain winter prospects.
Ed Nustad made a business call at Squires Tuesday. Ole Amundson, a village blacksmith, has built an up to date mansion on his claim north of Squires and will spend at least one night a week there. John Louis lost a valuable horse last week. A Wave Aberneth’s dance drew attendees from Squires vicinity and all reported a good time. Anton Landmark drove to Williston Tuesday with merchandise for the Squires store. Andy Ombolt and Ole Grondahl, northern bachelors, traveled to Williston Wednesday and back by Thursday, opting for an auto return. Co. C Hauglum built a new barn. Misses Brenner and Shafer of Stanley visit their grandmother Mrs. Jones. Patten Bros. completed a new barn. Farmers around Squires busy haying. Walt Lansford of Williston makes frequent Sunday calls north of Squires. John Miller began harvesting on the 18th. A new up to date store brings pride to Squires and vicinity. Ed Sundby and Abe Lee drove to Williston Wednesday and returned with new binders. C A Johnson with his best drove through Squires Monday evening toward Williston. Otto Solberg is digging a well. Ed Lee visited Mrs. Tones Tuesday afternoon.
Considerable rain fell Saturday night bringing relief to late grain in Rainbow Valley. The community notes several relocations and recoveries, and reports the death of S. A. Harter in Wiliston after five weeks away for medical treatment. Harter, born March 31 1857 in Ohio, leaves a wife five children and many relatives.
Born in Indiana as a child after losing his parents he moved to Kosciusko County and married Lucy E Farber in 1878. They had nine children before moving to North Dakota in 1903 to homestead near Ray then Perth and Williston. He spent his last years farming and was remembered as a kind father awaiting rest in God’s hands.
Banks Harvesting is the order of the day. H. Carlstad expects 35 bushels of wheat per acre. Land seekers visit the area while well digging continues with several shallow and deep wells.
Citizens attended a dance at Mannings ranch while many Banks residents traveled to Williston to file land papers. Miss M Bob donated a sofa pillow raising twelve dollars for the Synod church as lemonade candy and cakes drew crowds. total proceeds 105 dollars. Albert Wittleson visited Maxville North Carolina to see his parents.
Farmer William Akmian of Wheelock reports trapping a live raccoon in a trap set for other wildlife. While not a big catch it is the first documented instance of a real four legged coon in this region, according to H. V. Smith for all tosurance.
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