No Trouble Circus Day Reported in City
Advance reports warned of a problematic circus outfit and officials stayed vigilant. Chief Nolan Sheriff Erickson and deputies checked tents and streets. no arrests or fakir stands occurred. In Larimore Chief Richard McFadden disarmed two men, beat one, and arrested them for a minor charge. fines of five dollars plus costs were paid by the circus.
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Cole Circus
Nolan
Erickson
Larimore
Richard McFadden
McFadden
Fadden
Editors Hold Session for North Dakota Press Association
Friday of this week the North Dakota Press Association meets in Grand Forks for its annual summer session on June 20 and 21. Local committees prepared, with Mayor Mur welcoming visitors and a roster of speakers from Wolford, Sentinel Butte, Patent, Michigan, Weethope, Devils Lake, Williston, Fargo and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Grand Forks
North Dakota Press Association
Murand “M.breen
Wolford
Better Farm Man Arrives to Lead Williams County Work
E W Hall the Better Farming expert in charge of county work arrives from Fargo. reports crop conditions across the region are excellent and better in Williams County than in some eastern areas. He prepares to establish headquarters on the court house third floor near the county commissioners room.
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E. W. Hall
Williams County
Fargo
Bankers Wed in Minneapolis Church Ceremony
Caroline M Weston of St Paul and James H Cooper of Williston were married at Trinity Baptist Church Minneapolis by Rev L A Grandall. Attended by H C McCartney and family, couple dined at Minneapolis Commercial Club and left on Pioneer Limited at 8 p m for eastern points. They plan to reside in Williston after July 10 at 541 4th Avenue West. Cooper is a prominent banker and vice president of First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn M. Weston
St Paul
James H. Cooper
Williston
Trinity Baptisl Church
Minneapolis
L. A. Grandall
H. C. McCartney
Son Ross
Oakes
North Dakota
Earth raising in railway cut delays New Rockford project
Railroad graders near Cherry creek McKenzie county on the New Rockford Lewis town extension face ongoing trouble in finishing the cut by Bergen ranch. The earth keeps rising in the bottom of the cut due to glacial hill pressure. Original 47000 yards removed, grade raised three feet for 20000 more. Double the initial removal likely before completion. Reworking the hill surface would ease pressure but require extra track and higher long term costs.
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Cherry Creek
McKenzie County
Rockford
Lewistown
Bergen Ranch
Weeklong Valuable Rains Improve Local Conditions
Local weather reports record more than half an inch of rain across the area with general showers in the western and northwestern parts. Monday night brought the heaviest rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning as the week concluded.
Married Sunderhauf Berlandi in Williston Ceremony
George D. Sunderhauf and Mrs. Rose Berlandi wed at A. J. Bessie home in Williston at 3 PM Wednesday. Rev. E. S. Shaw officiated before friends including W. R. Mumby, editor of the Burford Tribune. A wedding dinner followed and the couple departed for Plentywood,Mont. where he runs an electric plant. they will reside there.
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Sunderhauf-Berlandi
George D. Sunderhauf
Rose Berlandi
A. J. Bessie
Shaw
W. R. Mumby
Buford Tribune
Plentywood
Mont
Mr. Saunderhauf
Williston Electric Company
No Meeting Monday Delays City Commission Session
Only two of five members were present as the city commissioners did not meet Monday night. The next regular meeting will be held Monday night with important matters to be considered.
Band Concert Under Trees in Williston Park
AGraphic reporter describes an open air band concert at Williston's new riverfront park. A large band stand, benches and concessions for lemonade and ice cream were added, funding upkeep and adding to the city's appeal as crowds enjoy the evening programs along the riverbank.
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Graphic
Williston
City of Opportunity
Buford Pastor Marries Miss Minnie Hilmer
Rev. Noble F. Browning, in charge at Buford Methodist, wed Miss Minnie C. Hilmer of Gayville S D at 2 30 PM in Williston. Ceremony led by Rev. Shaw of the Congregational church in Williston. Couple to reside in Buford as new home awaits them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble F. Browning
Buford
Minnie C. Hilmer
Gayville
S. D
Witkard
Williston
Shaw
Congregational Church
Mrs. Browning
New Rulings Limit to 160 Acres for Reclamation Assignments
Secretary Lane on June 12 vacated paragraph 88 of the 1913 general Reclamation regulation altering the law on assignments after final proof. The new rule removes the Homestead qualification restriction, allowing more buyers though capping the entry area at 160 acres and prohibiting intra-spouse transfers.
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Lane
Jane
Aley
Williston to Host North Dakota Bankers Convention
Williston won the bid to host next year’s North Dakota Bankers Convention after a heated session in Grand Forks. Delegates from Bis marck were favored, but Williston, backed by the Commercial Club and city commissioners, prevailed. W S Davidson and S M Hydle attended from local banks. The gathering drew prominent bankers and featured dairy cattle expert W F Schilling of Northfield who proposed farmers share the same cattle breed to build community interests.
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Williston
North Dakota Bankers Convention
Grand Forks
Bismarck
Commercial Club
W. S. Davidson
First National
M. Hydle
Williston State Bank
W- F. Schilling
Northfield
Minn
Minnesota
Orchestra Comique at Library Auditorium July 9
Dolly Ran elph Orchestra Comique will appear at the Library Auditorium on July 9 under the Congregational Choir. Miss Randolph of Oak Park Chicago organized a company of amateurs into a symphony orchestra and, with three rehearsals, trains them to play all instruments. The act promises laughable surprises and a fun filled evening with Miss Randolph conducting and performing violin during Intermissions.
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Orchestra Comique
Library
Miss Randolph
Oak Park
Chicago
Ill
Rob Roy Sets Track Record in Waverly Pace Debut
Rob Roy owned by John C Haley and C F Jordan won his first 2:08 pace of the season at Waverly Iowa on June 12. He swept three heats over free-for-all pacers, first heat 2:09 1-4, breaking the track record of 2:09 3-4. A strong early-season showing on a half mile track, the horse was previously owned by Williston parties and sold last fall to Madison Wisconsin owners.
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Rob Roy
John C. Haley
C. F. Jordan
Waverly
Williston Parties
Madison
Wis
Williamses Attend National Miller Convention in Kansas City
Mr and Mrs B C Williams returned from Kansas City Mo where Mr Williams represented Williston Milling Company as a delegate at the national convention of millers More than 1500 delegates attended and millers from across the country were present The article notes rapid development around Kansas City but expresses relief at returning to North Dakota with its clear air The weather in Kansas City was warm and sultry and delegates were royally entertained
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B. C. Williams
Kansas City
Williams
Williston Milling Company
Millers
Kan City
North Dakota
Move to New Quarters by Williams County Abstract Co
Williams County Abstract Company relocates from Main Street to room 5 in the Graphic block. The new offices will continue the business with improved facilities for handling a large volume of transactions.
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Williams County Abstract Company
Main Street
Game warden nets three violators in North Dakota
Geo. F. Hart, chief game warden for North Dakota, visited Williston and McKenzie county. Three men C. B. Visine, Chas Taffin, and Dick Vance were fined $25 each for shooting a deer in March. Hart plans to pursue further violations in the northwest and return to Williston to address additional cases, pledging strict enforcement.
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Geo. F. Hart
Ryder
N. D
North Dakota
Williston
McKenzie County
C. 8
Visine
Chas
Taffin
Dick Vance
Schafer
Decor
Hart
Ben Olson
Good Roads Day for Missouri Ridge Township
The Missouri Ridge township residents plan a Good Roads Day on Wednesday June 25 organizing to remove stones and perform road improvements to better public highways. A Good Roads picnic will follow on July 4 at the Gromatka grove with Williston residents urged to support the movement by lending aid.
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Missouri Ridge Township
Gromatka Grove
Williston
Jurors Formally Served For Coming Court Term
Sheriff Erickson and deputies served juror papers to 36 men for the upcoming term. Most were present in town and officially notified during the day. The operation cost under five dollars, saving the county money.
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Erickson
Williston Welcomes New Bakery on West Broadway
Hjalmer Borrud of Ray opens a new bakery on West Broadway after weeks of repairs. The shop fills the street’s sole vacant room and Borrud brings seasoned expertise, hoping for a profitable venture in Williston. Farm loans available from Williston Land Co. dw-50.
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Hjalmer Borrud
Ray
West Broadway
Williston Land Co
Graphic First Annual Picnic Celebrated by Newspaper Staff
The Graphic celebrates its eighteenth birthday with an all day picnic at Gramatka Grove north of Williston on Thursday June 26 1913. Country correspondents friends and staff will hear talks enjoy music athletic stunts and eats. Local speaker Mr Hall the Williams county farm expert plans to discuss farm movement ideas. The Williston Band will participate as hosts and help make the day enjoyable. This first annual event marks a milestone as the newspaper brings the first of its kind to the region. Bring a sack of eats or come any way and join in the celebration.
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Graphic
Gramatka Grove
Williston
Musien
Hall
Williams County
Promi
Little Damage From Big Blow In Williston
A Saturday evening wind and sand storm swept Williston from eight to nine pm with rain following. Peak gusts reached 72 mph, then 64 mph for five minutes. City saw minor damage including fallen awnings, a few barns toppled, roofs blown off, and a silo wrecked.
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Williston
Hogan to Open Hogan's Restaurant June 23
Hogan who recently purchased the old Buhler restaurant will open for business on June 23. He has been in Minneapolis this past week securing first class help. The eatery under new management will be Hogan's Restaurant.
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Hogan
Buhler
Minneapolis
Hogan's Restaurant
Eighteen Year Anniversary of the Graphic
The Graphic marks its eighteenth issue in volume 18, noting growth with the city and occupying modern quarters in Western North Dakota. The piece reflects on the paper's history and hints at the upcoming nineteenth year.
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North Dakota
Brownell Brother Leaves Williston for Los Angeles
D. W. Brownell, brother of S. Brownell, who has been in Williston for several months, left Tuesday evening for Los Angeles seeking a permanent business location. He plans to locate in or near the city.
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California
D. W. Brownell
S. Brownell
Williston
Los Angeles
Cal
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Press Association
Court House
McKenzie CO
New Park
Seiberts
Sieberta
Suttin Innis
Harvey
Tat Bruegger
L. Jeffrey
Brannan
Smit Modte
Thompson
Schuknecht
Seirean Rutledge
Jeffrey
McAlister
Cart
Selbert
Strick
Sr Phy
Lalvorson
Kulik
Selberts
Tope Tay
SEC
Game Warden
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