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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
3
Rural Williams County notes show frequent visits among residents like A C Martin Archie Mehus and Marie Werner. Mentions of road changes mail routes political meeting and local farming activity with livestock trading and crop progress reported.
A brief report notes Mike Youness called on Peter Rasmussen Friday afternoon while Francia Smith traveled to the city Friday and returned Sunday. Local youths held a small gathering in Rose Hill, reflecting a return to community social activity.
Dam Coulee Ole Sawaya is now working for Abe Scaff. Chas Rebal and family visited Chae Youness and family. Yast Sun ny. Bruce Christensen and wife visited in the home of G J Albrecht’s.
Mike Youness and Van ie began shearing sheep while neighbors visit. The death of Mrs. Martha Van Tress at seventy eight is noted. The Rose Hill ball team met at George Albrecht's home and plans a box social June 27 at E. N. Shikanyi to aid the team. A large village roundup reports entertainments, school events, and windstorm damage sightings. Mayo Walker suffered a through foot wound from a gun accident while out shooting. Dr. Scott treated him and he is improving.
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs. Wagonman on Wednesday. Busy Bee Club gathering planned for Tuesday. Missouri Ridge Township road day set for Friday June 26 with a picnic July 10. Numerous local residents joined gatherings at various homes Sunday. Rev. Shaw to deliver a Children's Day message next Sunday inviting all to attend.
The Ladies Aid will meet with A. C. Wagonman on Wednesday afternoon June 10. The Busy Bee Club will meet with Misses Pearl and Myrtle Clark on Tuesday afternoon June 9. Emma Skinner of Avoca visits H. C. Blankenship while Henry Poe plants alfalfa. Joe Gromatka finishes basement and concreting for his new residence and hauls lumber from Williston for immediate building work.
F. H. Cook of Brooklyn Center made a business trip to Ray on Monday. Axel Strom, deputy sheriff, was delivering election supplies when the brief noted activity occurred.
Community notes describe school institute in Williston, crop conditions, rain and wind damage, local births and marriages, farm meetings at A G Zeno's, new club members, and plans for a June 30 picnic and June 23 meeting. Also reports on a basketball game, a wedding dance at the White House, and a busy week for residents including Brocklin and Vance families.
Mon meeting of the Ladies Foreign Missionary Society at Mrs. Poetson June 9. Reports on cattle and pony injuries from wire cuts. Donald Walker and baby Donald improving. School term closed at Val ley on June 5 with success. Wakley school directors elected Mr Prenty and Mr Brekke. Mrs Frost treasurer. Heavy rainfall praised though some losses of chickens noted. Gophers race with W C Girton over eleven acre corn patch. Mr E G Walker and H H Bartell seen in new buggies. subscriptions pursued for Dakota Farmer and the Graphic two papers. Children enjoying the rains with boat rides in tubs and boxes.
Farmers celebrate gains as Pete recovers in Miss Lind returns home after foot injury. Martin Jensen and hired man moved cattle earlier this week. Ed Kaetzel jokes about potatoes and eyes while Flossie Mortenson recovers at home after an operation. (Continued on page 3)
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