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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1914

Page

6

Williston Busy Week Sees Many Visitors and Travel

Local mentions show Tioga, Stanley, Trenton, and other towns with residents visiting Williston for business and social calls. Notables include A C Brooks, Zed Campbell, Geo D Johnson, L L Griffith, and Albert Stenehjem among various transacts and greetings. Royal and political notes mention L. Casady and a June 20 speech at the courthouse.

M. Olson Tioga An. G. Nelson Stanley Williston A. C. Brooks Zed Campbell Thiers Richard Peyton Glendive Bismarck Wm. Myers Alexander A. Cole Schafer J. W. Lewis Trenton Sprogse Herfindah Sheriff Dolan Mountrail Geo. D. Johnson Furland L. L. Griffith Congress Orlando Deihl Hans P. Johnson Bonetrails Fram Farmers Club Wm. Brodrick Regina L. Casady McKenzie County Bank of Brodrick Home

Local visitors mingle in Willis ton amid political pitches

Jess Taylor and family plus Mr Blodgett and Henry Kaisel of Wild Rose visited the city Friday. Blodgett sought final proof on a homestead. Herman N Midtle of Minot prompts readers to vote yes or no on a U.S. Senator. H V Arndt and family of Great Falls halted in Willis ton en route to Scranton with a Maxwell 35 and promised photos of hill climbing stunts.

Jess Taylor Mr. Blodgett Henry Kaisel Wild Rose Mr. ‘Blodgett U. S Herman N. Midtle Minot N. D Pal Adv H. V. Arndt Great Falls Mont Williston Scranton Penn Arndt Maxwell

Williston Congregational Church Schedule

Edwin Shaw pastor leads services at the new church corner sixth street and first avenue west. Morning sermon continues Williams County plan. Bible School at 11 45. Evening service at 8 with topic Christian Citizenship. Sunday School rally planned at Gromatka grove next Sunday at 2 30. Building Committee report meeting Monday evening.

Congregational Church Edwin Gromatka’s Grove Spring Coulee Garden Valley Isgouri Rid

Lutheran church services and meeting details

Andrew E. Distad leads Sunday services at Ploom Creek 10 30 a m Scott in the afternoon and English at Williston 8 p m Mrs Anton Odden to entertain the Ploom Creek L A S Thursday the 26th 2 p m ES

Hauges Lutheran Church Andrew E. Distad Ploom Creek Scott Williston Anton Odden

Mayville Man Arrested in Maiming Case Near Hillsboro

Pete Larson, a local farmer near Mayville North Dakota, was arrested for maiming Nels Holen after a Friday night beating. Larson waived examining and is jailed in Hillsboro on a $2,000 bond. Holen’s condition improved today after an investigation by County Attorney Lydhe and State's Attorney.

Mayville N. D Pete Larson Here Nels Holen Larson Hillsboro Lydhe Horon Fivc Helen

Socialist ticket 1914 candidates endorsed in North Dakota

Endorsement of a socialist party slate for the 41st district and statewide offices in North Dakota. Includes names for representatives from Williston and surrounding towns plus county offices such as register of deeds, clerk of court, sheriff, public administrator, coroner, surveyor, and superintendent of schools.

Socialist Ticket 41St Dist Axel Strom Williston N. D M. Grefsheim Wildrone N.D Ray L. Cooper McGregor Silas Morton Charlson Arne Tollefson Banks Audi R. Rutledge E. Wildton Measure LN Shelden B.C. Landies A.T Green

Obituary: Charles J. ONeill Dies at Home in Williston

Charles J. ONeill aged 31 or 32, son of P. ONeill, died Thursday morning at his father’s home five miles east of Williston. He had recently left work with the GNRR after years as a engineer with Canadian Pacific. A devout Catholic, he was described as gentle and hopeful, with upstanding faith. The funeral was held Saturday forenoon at the Catholic cemetery.

Charles J. O'Neill P. O'Neill Williston Charles O'Neill Bel Hevy Canadian Pacific RR Formorte GNRR Satan W. C Shawhan Maleukea W. C Milwasikee Avink

Bridgeford Is Made President at North Dakota Firemen Meet

The annual meeting of the North Dakota Firemen’s association at Wahpeton elected officers led by President Bridgeford of Lari more and including First Vice President Murphy Sanborn, Second Vice President Yelle Itton rat, Secretary Reade Bismarck, and Treasurer Geese Jamestown Delegates to the New Orleans international convention were chosen and today is devoted to the sports program.

Lisbon N. 1 North Dakota Firemen’s Association Wahpeton Bridgeford Larimore Wm. Murphy Sanborn John Yelle Iftonrat K. L. Reade Bismarck R. EF. Geese Jamestown D. R. Taylor Board of Trustees Teo. Kahallek Kenmare Gunder Nelson Nomo John W. Martin Enderlin New Orleans R. C. Fuller Beach W. T. Crasswell Valley City John C. Roas

Senator Gronna's Statement to the People of North Dakota

Senator Gronna defends his payroll practices, denying accusations of excessive clerks and paying non employed workers. He asserts compliance with law, vows to resist political bosses and lobbyists, and reflects on personal hardship and understanding of hail insurance.

Senator Gronna North Dakota United Congress Washington, D. C

Willard and Bickle wed at Methodist church

Stanley M. Willard of Wheelock and Miss Emma Bickle of this city married by Dr. E Lewis Wall at the Methodist Episcopal church Thursday at 11 a m. The bride wore white, Thos W Bickle and Miss June Haney attended. The couple left for the southern part of the state to honeymoon.

Degree of Honor Dance Thanks and Invitation

The Degree of Honor A A D I extend hearty thanks to all who helped win delightful dances and the piano prize at the recent conthall. The No 26 will host next Friday evening June Goth with fine music and everyone is invited. Miss Katie Preble.

Asbury Wins Case Against Evans Co in Potatoes Suit

Asbury returns from Kansas City after a jury decides in his favor against Evans Co commission house. He sued for 1350 dollars claiming five carloads of potatoes shipped on consignment were accepted only for the first car. Jury reached verdict in fifteen minutes. Meeting Friday Night at Congregational church opens Williams County Sunday School Convention with sessions through Sunday noon.

Asbury W. R. Asbury Kansas City Walter A. Snow M. A. Dannenhauer Congregational Church Williams County Gramatka’s Grove Williston Minnie Slater Lucy Lowe

Big Meal Operation For Army By Robinson Circus

The Yankee Robinson circus under Captain W A Hundley plans to feed 2500 meals daily for the army. Breakfast is ready at seven, lunch at noon, dinner at five, then the setup is moved by rail to serve another army location each morning, with plans around July Fourth. Great Northern Railway share noted by Secretary Cunningham of the Fair Association.

Marguerite Dressbock Yankee Robinson Circus W. A. Hundley Sapricorn Plenty Great Northern CUP Cunningham The Fair Association Great Northern Railway Co

Grain and Vegetable Exhibit Prize At Fair

General Immigration Agent E C Lely offers a 60 dollar silver Trophy for the best exhibit of grains grasses and vegetables at the Fair on September 2 3 and 4. The winner may have the farm name and proprietor name inscribed on the cup. The winning exhibit will be used in the North Dakota display at the Panama Exposition in San Francisco 1915. Further notice with a cup cut will follow.

General Immigration E. C. Lely North Dakota San Francisco Cunningham

Terrific North Dakota hailstorm causes widespread damage

A powerful hailstorm swept southwestern North Dakota on June 11, causing an estimated half a million dollars in damage. Wheat, corn, and especially winter rye suffered heavy losses across Morton and surrounding counties. Doors and roofs were damaged. livestock perished. insurance coverage may be under 20 percent.

Mandan N. D North Dakota Montana Fine Billings Hettinger Stark Morton Braddock Emmons Morton County New Leipzig Flasher Brisbane Timmer Gwither Jara Fort Rice

State Farmer's Hail Insurance Ad Promises Low Cost Safety

The State Farmer's Hail Insurance Company of Waseca Minnesota claims long stable management over 20 years and full loss payments with no unsettled claims. It touts the lowest cost hail coverage and a large cash surplus, urging readers to contact solicitor L N Sheldon in Williston North Dakota or visit the Graphic office.

Waseca Minn L. N. Sheldon Williston N. D P. S Graphic Office

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ander Howard Man Cow Creek Geo. B. Sweezey Peperintenets of Schools Pol. Adv Harry Rinnlee Farland G. W. Rossknecht Gladys Mise Linwell Ray Busi Mess J. Arthur Cunningham Rawson Block W. O J. Dorothy Luke G. C. Gunderson Scandanivan American Bank of I. W. Brubaker Grundy Center Iowa O. A. Myer Gullaiar WEADS North Dakota Firemen Association Sincerely Yours A.J. Gronna Katie Preble Robinson Circus Williams County State Bank Royal Fence Iit Rogers Lumber Co Williston, N. D
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