New Masonic Chapter Formed in Williston
The Williston area welcomes a new Masonic chapter as Williston Chapter No. 23 is instituted by Grand High Secretary Bro Stockwell with Grand Master Bro Lord. Royal Arch Masons banquet, installation of officers, and a strong capitular address mark the event. Attendees heard a notable talk on capitular masonry before a banquet hosted by the Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arch
Williston
Bro. Stockwell
Bro. Lord
Bro
Stockwell
Hall Rented for Garage by Local Builders
Henry Hentges and H H Wieder of this city have rented the Brownell building on Main street formerly used by company E as an armory and will open a garage. Carpenters are remodeling the front, installing double doors, and making changes. The new garage will sell machines gasoline supplies and operate a complete repair shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hentges
H. H. Wiederhold
Brownell
Main Street
Company E
Soo Railroad Seeks Move To Federal Court On Liquor Shipments
The Soo railroad moved its case from state court to the U S District Court in the Western Division. Bonds were supplied and the transfer granted. The suit concerns liquor shipments brought by Attorney General Linde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Soo Railroad
U. S. District Court
Linde
Stanley Takes Third Game In Series At Home
Williston defeated Stanley eight to five after a six-run sixth inning. Seibert worked five innings for Williston with a strong start but faltered in the fifth, Larson and Buffin finishing. Tarson pitched earlier and relieved, Marshall closed for Stanley as heavy hitters proved too much for Seibert despite brief resistance.
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St. Seibert
Rovals
Stanley
Williston
Tarson
Buffin
Seibert
Larson
Marshall
Harrison
Stanley Abribae
Corrigan
Ole Collins
Ile Marshall
Ale Williston
Grubb
Tappan
Royle
Oly Heising
Ile Smith
Ole Larson
Newman
Moore
Townsend and Corbett
A O U W Defeats McKenzie Team In Three to One Victory
Williston A O U W surged to a three to one win over the McKenzie All Star team at Rawson county, with Larson and Heising delivering the decisive hits. The game saw a single run by Williston in the seventh, one by McKenzie in the eighth, and a late two base hit by Larson followed by Heising’s homer sealing the victory. A burglary arrest occurred near Ray as Lewis Olson and Ed Hansel were taken into custody, with intentions to plead guilty after waiving examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Workmen
McKenzie
Rawson McKenzie County
Williston A. O. U. W
Williston Boys
McKenzie County
Larson
Williston
Heising
Lewis Olson
Ed Hansel
Ray
Chas. L. Arnold
Lohrke
Weather Summary for Williston North Dakota Week Ending July 28 1915
Weather data from Williston North Dakota shows highest and lowest temperatures 86 and 50 with an average of 62 degrees for the week. Precipitation totaled .39 inches versus a normal .38 inches. Extremes record 98 and 42 on specific dates. John Craig observer Weather Bureau reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Williston
N. Dak
John Craig
Notice of Sale on Lien in North Dakota
In Williams County on August 7 1918 at ten oclock in the forenoon at the front door of School House No 2 Mont Township Willims County North Dakota a mare about 12 years old and a foaled gelding colt are to be sold for $75 to cover feed keep and costs. Lien holder David Mahoney and attorneys for the lien holder announce the action. Also a second summons in Williston for John Shikany v Sam Apostolos. Plaintiff seeks $19 for goods and $27 from Great Northern Railway Company. Court date August 24 1915 before H V Smith Justice of the Peace. Service to be by Williston Graphic via three publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mahoney
Ume
John Shultz
School House
Mont
Willims County
North Dakota
Lien Holder
Wm. G. Owens
FE. A. Lohrke
Williston
N. Dak
State of
Williams
H. V. Smith
City of
N. D
Justice of the Peace
Said County
John Shikany
Sam Apostolos
Great Northern Railway Company
Thomas M. Cooney
Plaintiff
For Sale and Wanted Notices from Williston North Dakota
Classified items include sales of a Minneapolis threshing outfit with steam engine and separator, Pure Bred Poland China boars for sale with pedigree, requests to buy unimproved land, worn cotton rag purchase, lost keys, office space for rent, farm land for sale or trade in Alberta near Medicine Hat, and professional notices from local lawyers and lodges. Several addresses and dates indicate mid 20th century North Dakota commerce and community notices.
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Gaar
Scott Threshing
Minn
C. B. Wheeler
Williston
N. D
H. L. Downing
Palace Ride
Minneapolis
Graphic Office
Yale
Corbin
New Post Office
Alberta
Cal
Medicine Hat
Graphic
Alberta Farm
Care Graphic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Keeley-Handy Syndicate
Dak
Usher L. Burdick
Masons
Brothers Stockwell
Lord
Mr. Moultre
Valley City
Minot
Soo
Mr. Moultree
Brownell Building
Armory
Armour
McDonald
China
Asbury’s
Quality Grocery
Grubbs
Smith
Hyde
Ruile
Bruegger
Tappon
Kruekeberg
Harvey
Harper
Jardawa
Dougherty
U.S
Xk Ee
Department OF Agriculture
Aoolfied
Redt
Thomas Block
la Barge
W. R. McChesney
Ford
Ford Motor Co
Federal
Emmett Diggens
Main St
Minneapolis Theshing Outfit
A. Burdick
A. E. Distad
Poland
Farrow
Long Tom
Albert Nelson
Bonetrail
Unionna
Dr. Dochterman
Sidney
L Ae Dochterman
Dochterman
Union Block
First National Bank
Williston, N. D
DR. Macmanus
Heffernan Block
E. J. Hagan
D. E. Distad
Bostom Store
H. T. Skovholt B. Se
Office Union
Mary A. Goldschlager
Wegley
ME. Trainor
M. D
A. McNiven
Kreiger
Red Williston, N. D
C. E. Stewart
A.ay
McKillip Veterinary College
Jones National School of Auctioneering
Arsenault
Ellsthorpe
N. St
Res
Gertrude E. Page
1St National Bank
J. W
Disney
William G. Owens
John J. Murphy
Main St. Union Block
Joseph Cleary
Rawson Block
W. A. Lodge NO
Odd Fellows Hall
C. Field
V.C. J
Mount Morial Lodge
Lars Christian
E. E. Brainard
Joe Wegley
Chas. Newell
Bee
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