Seven State Special Arrives in Williston and Portland
The Seven State Special train arriving from St Paul and passing through St Cloud Fergus Falls Fargo Hillsboro Grand Forks Devils Lake Minot Williston faced delays that forced cancellation of reclamation visits and a district band concert. Mayor Jackson and others welcomed the visitors while Louis W Hill joined in on board with Great Northern officials. The train featured a newspaper plant printing a pink Seven States Sun extra in Williston and will continue to Portland Monday morning.
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Minot
Duluth
St. Paul
St. Cloud
Alexandria
Fergus Falls
Fargo
Hillsboro
Grand Forks
Devils Lake
Williston
Metzger Park
I. O. O. F. Hall
Owens
Commercial Club
Jackson
Senator Overson
Brugger
Alberts
Minneapolis Tribune
Louis W. Hill
The
Great Northern
Burlington Road
Kenny
Agt. Noble
T. P. A. LaRue
Plentywood
Griffin
Seven States Sun
Portland
Three Year Homestead Bill Passes House
North western senators and representatives hailed the House action on the three year homestead bill. The conference report was adopted and sent to the president for signature. Supporters call it the best legislation for homesteaders in years and anticipate strong results nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
Northwestern
House
Senate
Congress
Wanted A Man For Matrimonial Agency Old Style Notice
A quirky late 19th or early 20th century ad invites young men not over twenty eight to visit Asbury grocery for matrimonial opportunities. It notes the store has ceased groceries to start a matrimonial agency and promises a credible match with a Missouri bride. The notice urges prompt action and states support for the venture at every stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Grocery
Asburys
Missouri
Lme
Leaders Arrive for Chicago Campaign Crowns
The lead guard of Republican hosts arrived in Chicago to press campaign efforts ahead of the presidential nomination. Ormsby McHarg, to represent Roosevelt supporters, and William B. McKinley, leading Taft forces, are expected to arrive. The seating dispute over Nebraska’s R. B. Howell replacing Victor Rosewater remains a focal topic among politicians.
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Chicago
Ormsby McHarg
Roosevelt
Wm. B. McKinley
Taft
R. B. Howell
Nebraska
Victor Rosewater
Parmalee Killed In Flight At Yakima Exhibition
Aviator Phillip O Parmalee died during his first exhibition flight in North Yakima Washington after a sudden gust toppled his biplane. He had been aloft about three minutes and roughly three miles from the fair grounds at an altitude near 400 feet when the wind struck. The crash crushed him and the exact cause may never be known.
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North Yakima
Wash
Phillip O. Parmalee
Parmalee
Fair Grounds
Rumor of Miss E Marion Hine's Death Stirs Town
Rumor spread today that Miss E Marion Hine died after taking an overdose while traveling to Illinois from Freeport. The report lacks verification and details.
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E. Marion Hineine
Freeport
Illinois
Marrieu at We Meinguise Episcopal Parsonage Witnessed by Local Couple
On Wednesday June 5 Reverend Frank S. Hollette joined William B. Mere dith of Froid Montana and Miss Hazel B. Allen of Williston in a ceremony at the Episcopal parsonage. Attendants were Mrs. Mary Kendall and Miss Inez Halversen.
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Marrieu
We Meinguise Episcopal Parsonage
Frank S. Hollette
William B. Meredith
Froid, Mont
Hazel B. Allen
Williston
Mary Kendall
Inez Halversen
Germans Touring America on Foot Seek Book Material
W G Hahn of Berlin D H Schiffman of Hamberg and Theo Max Schleissing of Gmund, three German youths, tour America on foot from New York Feb 25. They travel through Canada and the Dakotas to Willis ton then Glasgow Malta Great Falls and San Francisco, gathering views for a forthcoming book aided by a camera. They praise German manhood and aim to document the trip for publication.
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America
W. G. Hahn
Berlin
D. H. Schiffman
Hamberg
Theo
Max Schleissing
Gmund
Wartenberg
Germany
New York City
Hudson
Buffalo
Canada
Toronto
Port Arthur
Neche
Ithence
Leeds
Minot
Williston
Glasgow
Malta
Great Falls
San Francisco
Yous
Culbertson Beats Poplar in Hard Fought Sunday Game
ALL MAKE RUNS W. W. McAllister Joe Cutting and Eugene Bruegger aided Culbertson in a 3 to 2 win over Poplar Sunday. The game stayed close through eight and a spectacular ninth inning double play preserved the lead. Culbertson’s three runs came from Williston players with McAllister hitting a home run.
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W. W. McAllister
Joe Cutting
Eugene Bruegger
Culbertson
Culbertson Boys
Poplar
Williston
McAllister
Marriage License Records From Mondak and Williston
Willard I Saxton of Mondak Mont and Nellie B Stevens of Antelope Mont apply for a marriage license. Thomas Vanek of Williston and Maud E Teesdale of Alexander Mont request a license. W M Meredith of Freid Mont and Hazel B Albert of Williston. Ole M Dahl of Mondak Mont and B Delia DeMars of Williston also appear for licenses.
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Willard I. Saxton
Mondak, Mont
Nellie B. Stevens
Antelope, Mont
Thomas Vanek
Williston
Miss I Maud E
Teesdale
Alexander
W. M. Meredith
Freid
Mont
Hazel B. Albert
Ole M. Dahl
Mondak
B'Delia DeMars
Partnership Dissolved in Local Drug Business
The Swab and Kather drug partnership ended last Saturday with Joseph Swab retiring due to ill health. Erich Kather will continue at the old stand, while Mesera Swab and Rather recently purchased the business from S. Brownell and have built strong patronage. Mr. Swab plans a summer rustication to regain health, with no further plans.
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Joseph Swab
Erich Kather
Swab
Kather
Mesera Swab
Rather
S. Brownell
Burlington
Iowa
Swab & Kather
Glasgow Robber Captured After Store Theft in Montana
Sheriff Olson received a Montana Valley county wire asking him to watch for Norman St. Clair wanted for robbing a Glasgow store Saturday evening. He was believed headed this way and, at about eight p.m. Sunday, was apprehended at the depot by Deputy Chamberlain while trying to dispose of knives and razors. He was taken back to Glasgow Monday without extradition papers.
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Olson
Valley County
Montana
Norman St. Clair
Glasgow
Chamberlain
Kindergarten Opens At Central School With Miss Stonebere
Kindergarten opened Monday morning at the Central school building with Miss Hazel Stonebere in charge. Over twenty children attend this first week as the six week term begins. Tuition is one dollar per week, payable weekly, with hours from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
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Hazel Stonebere
Hallin in Town Bound Over to District Court
Torsten Hallin of Berg was in town last Saturday en route to the railroad. He faces a district court bound over arrest for shooting horses, claiming innocence and supported by more than twenty neighbors ready to testify. Deputy Sheriff McCarty arrested him two days after the alleged shooting.
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Torsten Hallin
Berg
Hallin
Journal
McCarty
Taft Signs Three Year Homestead Bill Washington
President Taft signed the three year homestead bill easing entry on public lands. It allows proof up in three years, permits five months absence annually, and lowers required cultivated acreage from eighty to forty on large claims. The act aims to liberalize homestead laws to deter Canadian immigration. Representative Baker urged printing 100,000 copies for distribution to homesteaders. HAUGE'S LUTHERAN CHURCH events noted with Rev. A L Stueland and Ladies Aid meeting details.
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Washington
Taft
Canada
Baker
California
Vanek Teesdale Couple Wed at M. E. Parsonage
Thomas Vanek of Williston and Miss Maud E Teesdale of Alexander were united in marriage at 11 30 Wednesday morning at the M E parsonage by Rev. Hollette.
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Vanek
Teesdale
Thomas Vanek
Williston
Maud E. Teesdale
Alexander
M. E. Parsonage
Hollette
Williston High School Class of 1912 Commencement
The Williston High School class of 1912 concluded its exercises at the Opera House with valedictorian Earl Wellington Heffel and salutatorian Raymond Arthur Wilde presenting themes on Fighting Bob LaFollette and education. Clara Solberg, Esther Jack, and Charles Schafer spoke on women’s education, natural influences, and ideals, followed by remarks from Rev O Neill, Superintendent Forster, and A N Eidsness as diplomas were awarded before the audience sang America.
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Opera House
Williston High School
Williston
Temple of Learning
Earl Wellington Heffelfinger
Rev. Bloom
Onstad
Arne Braseth
Raymond Arthur Wilde
Bob LaFollette
Wisconsin
Senate
Unite States
Wilde
Girls Glee Club
Miss Solberg
Esther Marie Jack
Misa Jacks
Charles Henry Schafer
Schafers
Father O'Neill
Forster
Board of Education
A. N. Eidsness
America
Raymond Wilde
Walter Charnholm
Beverly Randolph
Logan Hardaway
Charles Schafer
Paul Glass
Carrie Field
Luella Conley
Walter McGahey
Edith Crow
Norman Eidsness
Jannette Craven
Genevieve Allen
Dena Steutrud
Maybelle Boystrom
Martha Wagner
Esther Jack
Clara Solberg
Amanda Steutrud
Grand Lodge Meets at Fargo in Williston City Welcome
The 22nd Grand Lodge I O O F of North Dakota and 22nd annual Rebekah assembly met in Williston. Delegates arrived from across the state as Mayor Jackson welcomed visitors at Gates Hall and Odd Fellows Hall. The mayor joked about turning the city over to them and inviting free rein to “paint the town.”
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Grand Lodge I. 0. 0. F
North Dakota
Rebekah Lodge
City of
Opportunity
Missouri Slope
Grand Lodge
Gates Hall
Odd Fellows Hall
Messger Park
Jackson
Rebekahs
Mulligan
Williston
Round House
Weather Bureau
Montana Couple Weds Tuesday At Mondak Parsonage
W I Saxton of Mondak and Nellie B Stevens of Antler Mont were quietly married at the Methodist parsonage Tuesday evening by Rev Frank Hollette. The contracting parties were attended by Mr and Mrs J L Clark of Antler. After the ceremony a wedding supper was served at the Great Northern Cafe. They will reside at Mondak.
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W. I. Saxton
Mondak
Nellie B. Stevens
Antler
Mont
Frank 8. Hollette
J. L. Clark
Great Northern Cafe
Saxton
Williston to Host Arthur LeSueur Speaker
Arthur LeSuer of Minot will speak in Williston next Thursday, June 13, delivering two addresses, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. The notable ad man will share views on audacity and prudence in advertising campaigns and urge bold, yet reasonable, planning.
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Lesueur
Arthur LeSuer
Minot
Williston
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McHarg
McKinley
Wright
Meredith-Allen Aan Eek
N. Y
Williston Boys
MicKenzie
Hauge
Lutheran Church
A. L. Stueland
Ray
Ladies Aid
T. Hofenger
Rebeckah Assembly
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