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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1910

Page

8

Rodning Seeks Williams County Treasurer Post

Rodning born in Norway in 1869. He immigrated in 1894 and has lived in North Dakota since. He farmed in Benson County, then partnered in a hardware and furniture business in Epping, Williams County, later selling his share to focus on farm interests with his wife and two daughters. Ray Record notes idle money earns interest at First National Bank.

Rodning Williams County Norway North Dakota Minneapolis Minn University of Grand Forks N. D Benson County N.D Epping Ray

Locals report moves and plans around town this week

Emil Dallenbach of Rawson hardware expects to move into his new Pious Hill home later this week. Miss Gauthier, ex Williston Abstract clerk, becomes a stenographer in the Register of Deeds office. M B Clark of Fargo, Mutual Fire Insurance, toured the district. A spring rain brightens farmers’ hopes. Marion Sunderhaus gifts a linen shower for her upcoming marriage to Louis Heim of Underwood. New bank certificate filed for Cottonwood Lake with Mohall incorporators. bank to open June 15, 1910 with 10,000 dollars. School closes. teachers depart for vacations.

Emil Dallenbach Rawson Hardware Company Pious’ Hill Miss Gauthier Williston Abstract Company Register of Deeds Office M. B. Clark Fargo The Mutual Fire Insurance Company O. A. Houge Marion Sunderhaus Court House Louis Heim of Underwood A. J. Bessie Register of Leeds I Cottonwood Lake N. D M. B. Steel H. H. Steel K. H. Kanne Mohall McAndrews Herndon Ella Schroeder Valley City Elizabeth Webster Smithfield Far West Lynch McGregor Anna Roxby Philadelphia Christine, Steen Ashland Michigan

To Buy Advertised Things to Pay Less

A pro advertising argument explains that volume drives profits and lowers costs for shoppers. A merchant selling more goods per day earns smaller per-sale margins, while advertising boosts sales and shares expenses among more buyers.

Man with mental illness shoots at depot porter

George W. Watson a traveling salesman arrived in Williston with apparent mental distress Sunday morning. He believed thieves would steal his $2800 and after a confrontation at the G N depot he fired, injuring the porter in the neck. Watson was captured, jailed, then housed in Mason City after the insanity board ruled him mentally ill and deemed him transportable.

George W. Watson G. N Mason City Iowa Nelson Watson Williston Insanity Board Sheriff Nelson

Company E. Good Shots Target Practice Scores

First Lieut Schoreeze reports Company E marksmen doing well at Tandy hill range two miles out. Scores include Sergt Johnson 39 41 41 40 across 200 300 500 600 yards, Sergt Mitchell 35 37 40 40, Corps Boyd 31 2 32 27, Canfield 34 25 28 27 at 200 300 500 600 yards. Two more ranges at 800 and 1000 yards remain.

Schoreeze Company E Sergt Johnson Sergt. Mitchell Boyd Canfield Engineer Corps Tandy Hill

Now Called Wildrose After Montrose Renamed

The town formerly Montrose will be renamed Wildrose after Great Northern railway officials chose the new name to avoid duplication with another Montrose station. Citizens had submitted five names, but Wildrose won approval. Also announced, W C T U day will be observed next Sunday in Williston with Mrs. H. D. Hall of Aurora Illinois delivering morning and evening lectures on temperance in local churches.

Great Northern Railway Montrose Wildrose Great Northern Railroad Great Northern Montrose Plainsman Williston H. D. Hall Aurora Ill Congregational Church Methodist Church

State Candidates Here Tuesday At Gates Opera House

Hon. James A. Buchanan of Fargo progressive Republican candidate for governor and Hon. H. T. Helgeson of Milton progressive Republican candidate for Congress spoke at Gates opera house Tuesday evening June 31 to an audience of about one hundred. E. A. Palmer introduced both speakers and endorsed Mr. Buchanan while presenting him. Mr. Buchanan spoke slowly and clearly outlining his platform while Mr. Helgeson spoke about an hour on the tariff and delivered a forceful address.

James A. Buchanan Fargo H. T. Helgeson Milton Congress Gates Opera House Wood E. A. Palmer Buchannan Geo. W. Wilson

City reports bond funds received and warrants paid

The Graphic notes City Auditor J B Schoreeze confirms cash collection of 90500 for recently issued bonds and about 22000 already paid out, largely to redeem old warrants. The figures show Wiliston’s finances compare well with neighbors and allow securing four percent money.

J. B. Schoreeze Williston

Civic League Musical to Benefit Sakajawea Monument

The Civic League will stage a musical and literary entertainment at Gates Opera House on Monday night June 6 with vocal and instrumental numbers by city talents. After the program a dance follows, tickets cost one dollar in aid of the Sakajawea Monument fund at Bismarck.

Ladies of the Civic League Gates Opera House C. W. Jennison LeRoy Smith Onstad B. L. Hardaway Miss McNiven Miss Wilkinson Maud L. Mead Hedderich C, Johnson Arsenault Morene Meade H. McKay T. O Sakajawea Bismarck

For Rent Three Room House With Barn And Acre

Three room house for rent with a barn capable of housing four horses and one acre of irrigated ground. Contact via phone number 38 at 401.

Public notice of coal land purchase application in Williston North Dakota

Paul Leonhardy of Williston Williams County North Dakota filed in the land office an application to purchase under the act. Claimants adverse to the filing may object by affidavit in the office by June 1 1910. If no objections are filed the specification may be allowed. GEO. W. WILSON Register.

Coal Entry Land Office Williston N. B Paul Leonhardy Williams North Dakota Asiete Wisawit Os Nwtee el Crete Geo. W. Wilson Register

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