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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
2
A Williams County correspondence discusses notable residents and events shaping local life. It highlights community figures, recent activities, and ongoing local initiatives with a concise, period-voiced tone.
Correspondents sign their pieces for reliability. Names note Lucas family, John Siverson at Wheelock’s net week, J J Larsen and wife shopping in Williston, Olaf Grothe bringing Ina to the doctor, Nellie Larsen graduating, Helland brothers driving to Bonetrail, Dardis visiting, Larsen engine work, Luncef Ford family returning from Canada, Bergatrom changing plans, Hathaway and sons sawed for Tsintor, Dan McGrath at Rameys, Guyot and Fletcher shopping, Sophie Peterson bound for St Paul, Blankenship brothers at Rameys, a farewell dancing party for musician Charles Bergstrom, McMurrin home crowded, Sharp’s ice cream and cake served, autos seen near Williston.
The report notes improved conditions after rain with farm work aided by moisture. Local residents including Herb Ingraham, Ray Mon day, Mr Hood and family, Mr and Mrs Ireland, and Mr and Mrs Becker are mentioned visiting or welcoming a baby. Children’s Day is planned at the schoolhouse next Sunday.
A report from Spring Coulee notes residents attended Decoratio day exercises in Williston on Tuesday. L C Williams plans to stay in Williston for the summer. Crops look fine after recent rains. Sunday school members prepare for Children’s Day. Rev. F B Hollet of Williston preached here last Sunday and may return in two weeks. Ladies aid meets at Mrs Carlson on the 15th. Herbert Addyman breaks ground for flax. Asher Hyatt claimed land Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Foster visited town early this week. Miss Holbrook attends Williston teacher examinations.
City callers and visitors filled the week with social calls including Mrs Barkway and daughter May, Tom Hogan, Perry Campbell, Elens Siversen, Durrant Cottrell, Miss Albrecht, and Archie Addyman. Community events featured a Wild Rose schoolhouse ice cream social and Rev Hollett sermons at Spring Coulee with a June 18 service. local families and travelers were noted in casual visits across town.
Earl C. Smith loses a mare and a colt, while Thomas Freeman also mourns a valuable mare. Marmon and Gladys play a long ball game, 11 innings, 5 to 6 for Gladys. Several locals visit Dillree and Chamberlain households as Wayne area events unfold and wedding bells ring.
Simon Egge is the proud father of a nine pound girl. Mr. Scott visits friends at Angle before departing to Montana and then home to Indians.
Memorial exercises in Garden Valley honored Mrs. John Hamilton and others. Rev Hollet delivered a Sunday sermon and will return for Childrens Day on June 18 at Hedderich ranch. Residents attended church, visited friends, and plans were shared for a move to Pinellas Peninsula Florida.
Notice to dog owners that dog tax is due and payable. Dogs must have tags or be taken up and destroyed. Tax is $5 for females and $2 for males. Call 369 or city officers for strays. Pound Master J. R. Bromberg.
Report shows week ending June 8 1911 with highest temperature AG on the 4th and lowest 49 on the 6th. Normal rainfall recorded for the week. For comparison, corresponding week in 1910 had highs to 15 on the 7th and lows to 31 on the 1st.
City dog owners must collar and tag their dogs or they will be taken up. Tax is two dollars for males and five dollars for females. three days to redeem. Five dogs in pound. J. C. Bromberg Pound Master. Also ten dollar reward for information leading to conviction of burglars who damaged a house west of town. Mrs. E. M. Bolton. 50-Itp
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