Williston News Briefs Highlight Local Commerce and People
Henry Greengard makes a business trip to Fargo. Paris Candy Kitchen promotes sweet cream and fruit orders. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Gilbert Johnson on May 25. Local residents and visitors attend events from Rainier to Williston, including candidates for county treasurer and governor. Summer hours at the US Land Office begin. Farmers Elevator stockholders meet July 1. Electric outage brief after a fuse blow. Local ads urge fresh fruit and confectionery specials at Paris establishments. Various residents and visitors are noted, with community updates on meetings, relocations, and social visits. Westlawn Park hosts deer from the Missouri, drawing crowds.
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Henry Greengard
Fargo
Paris Candy Kitchen
Gilbert Johnson
Oscar Larson
Elec, Light & Water
4Th St
Charlson
F. G. Johnson
Ray
Johnson
Hazel Shaver
Ashland
Ore
J. A. Shaver
United States Land Office
Mable Bidsness
Petra Hovind
Iowa
Minnesota
Hans Johnson
Zahl
E. L. Miller
Alma
Blue Earth
Minn
Death by Cocaine Poisoning of Sam Smith
A coroner's inquest found that Sam Smith died from cocaine poisoning likely delivered by unknown parties. The victim, a 70s Civil War veteran with substantial property, had recent disputes over a will favoring local colored individuals. Evidence points to premeditated poisoning with motive of inheritance, with warrants anticipated shortly.
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Sam Smith
State University
States Attorney's Office
Nat
Theysician
Owens
Distad
The
Voters Urged to Register Before Election Day
A large portion of city voters have not registered in their precincts. Many assume someone else will handle registrations, but this is not the case. Voters will likely need to be sworn in on election day unless they register with the county auditor beforehand.
Absent Voters Ballots Adopted for Election Day Absence
County Auditor Agen reports applications and ballots issued under absent voter law. Residents away on election day are urged to cast their ballots from their absence location, fulfilling civic duty by voting their preferences.
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Agen
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Welliston Churches Open Door Services and Visits
The Congregational Church at Corner First Ave and Sixth St lists Sunday services at 10 30 A M and 8 P M with Bible School at 11 45 A M Ladies Aid meets at 3 00 P M Thursdays and Scouts at 9 45 A M Saturdays Rev Thomas A Goodwin to preach on Sunday June 18 at Springville at 11 and Pioneer Hall at 3 PM inviting all to attend.
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Congregational Church
First Ave
Sixth St
James Hoffman Batten
Marvin R. Marat
Ladies Aid Society
Thomas A. Goodwin Wil
Oulee
Pioneer Hall
St. Peter's Church Announces Updated Sunday Schedule
Rev N E Elsworth presides with holy communion at 8 and 11 AM sermons. Matins and first Sunday communion at 11. Sunday School at noon. Evensong at 7 PM. Evening service moved from 7:30 to 7 o'clock.
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N. E. Elsworth
Lutheran Church Plans Sunday Services and Picnic
Regular services are held in the Library Marters with preaching at 10 30 A M and 8 00 P M Sunday School at 1145 A M Luth League meets at 7 00 P M They seek interest for the Sunday School Picnic on Tuesday June 27 sponsored by the church community.
Burdick in Stanley Move Highlights ND Governor Bid
Usher J. Burdick of Williston Republican candidate for North Dakota governor spent last Saturday in Stanley where his statewide campaign is meeting approval and he is expected to secure the Republican nomination.
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Burdick
Stanley
Usher J. Burdick
Williston
North Dakota
Stanley Xe
Railroad Talk Of Importance
A well defined rumor says the Great Northern contemplates building a line from New Rockford to Rugby to join the Antler branch and extend north across the border. Survey crews are at work between New Rockford and Rugby, which would greatly affect Bottineau and other towns on the line.
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Great Northern
New Rockford
Rugby
Antler
Bottineau
Williston Steam Laundry Opens New Addition
The Williston Steam Laundry expanded with a new two story addition completed recently to accommodate rising demand. Proprietor F. E. Becker, with 25 years in the business, notes improved offices and sorting rooms and confidence in handling growing customer volume.
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Williston Steam Laundry
Williston
F. E. Becker
A ST Fassia Seeks Public Office and Farm Roles in North Dakota
A ST Fassia born on a farm in North Dakota in 42 years in May ville joined the city council, moved to McKenzie county in 1905 to farm, served in the LaFollette Progressive Executives and House of Representatives 1913 14 and Arnegard School committee. He supports Terminal Farmers Elevator, Experiment Station funding, Rural Credits, Prohibition enforcement, and fair taxation plus state tax and hail insurance. Also notes a lost pedigreed bull pup Spike in Williston with Liberal reward.
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Mayville
N. D
McKenzie County
LaFollette Progressive Executive Committee
House of Representatives
Arnegard School
J. M. Anderson
The
Equity
Spike
E. M. Crouch
Williston
N.D
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Logansport
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Wolf Point
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J. E. Raye
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