Roosevelt May Visit Williston
At a Tuesday commercial club meeting it was proposed that President Roosevelt be invited to attend the irrigation project opening on June 17. An expected western trip in June increases the chance of a visit, with engineers Savage and Interior officials likely to attend if invited by Senators and Representatives. The club will push the plan hoping for a Roosevelt visit that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Commercial Club
Savage
Gary
Williston
Epworth League Reorganizes Officers and Opens New Parsonage
The Epworth League met Tuesday evening reorganizing its official board with experienced heads of departments. New officers include O. P. Burrows President J. L. Northrup First Vice President E A Palmer Second Vice President P F Farrell Third Vice President Mrs W A Roxby Fourth Vice President and secretary Mack Hollett Treasurer Oleta Lukens Mrs and Rev F S Hollett hosted in the new parsonage praised as one of the finest in the state. Services are at 7 o clock Sabbath evening with a welcome to all, especially young folks. Those needing help or wishing to volunteer work should notify the department or pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Burrows
J. L. Northrup
E. A. Palmer
V. P
PF. E. Farrell
V. P. Mercy
W. A. Roxby
V. P. Social Deperemeede
Mack Hollett
Treas
Oleta Lukens
F.S. Hollett
League
Senator Hansbrough Receives Roosevelt Gift of Denatured Alcohol Pen
Washington March 4 President Roosevelt presented Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota with the pen he used to sign the denatured alcohol act A letter noting the gift praises the Senator for backing the measure which aids Northwest farmers Hansbrough plans to present the letter and pen to the North Dakota State Historical Society The note highlights the farm benefit and urges further development of an alcohol plant under irrigation efforts in the Southwest and the state
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hansbrough
North Dakla
Hanebrough
Senate
Northwest
Theodore Roosevelt
State Historical Society of
North Dakota
Thie
Hansbrough Baebern
Williaton
Local Routine Visits and Farm News From Horstide
March weather brings farm notes and neighborly visits. Eilingson and Lipscoms travel to Eight Mile, Westbrook family visits, and hay hauling continues as wells remain dry. Ellingsons, Quindley, and Miller among locals referenced. farmers shovel Beskewaeny from machinery amid general county activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ea Eilingson
A.J. Lambert
Walter Lipscom
Eight Mile
Lacys
F. W. Hanson
BE. Westbrook
E. E. Lacy
O. B. Ellingsons
J. Hineh
J. B. Westbrook
Buford
Anxious to use it plan for readiness noted
Ed Scott of Scott ND visited Buford on Saturday. Jim Hinch spoke at J B Wreabrooks on Sunday. Mr Maley the rustling machine man called in the community this week. Miller Ellingson and Md were in Ditlord on Monday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Scott
Scott,n. D
Buford
Jim Hinch
J. B. Wreabrooks
Miller Ellingson
Ditlord
Mr. Maley
Smn
Garden Valley School Debates Iron Versus Gold
Garden Valley notes show winter worker Eketerg returning to farm town life. J S Ellison moved his last building to a new site last Monday. R Reider and sister hosted friends Friday night with dancing and talking machine music until midnight. Mrs Perkins visited Mrs Howard Lampman the past week. W C Francis did business in town Tuesday. The school staged a special Friday program featuring debates. Debates: iron valued over gold. affirmative Geneva Dall Willie Dettler vs negative Alberta Francis Newton Dahl. judges for the affirmative. Next: wood over coal. affirmative Mable Elliot Agnes Dahl vs negative Mae Ellison Inga Hbal. judges favored the negative.
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Eketerg
J. S. Ellison
R. Reider
Apnr
Perkins
Howard Lampman
W. C. Francis
Garden Valley School
Geneva Dall
Willie Dettler
Alberta Francis
Newton Dahl
Mabel Elliot
Agnes Dahl
Mae Ellison
Inga Hbal
Bonetraill Special Roundup Sees Growth and Local News
Bonetraill grows toward incorporation as a village though rail access lags. Visitors include Arnold Mansfield of Great Falls and Oscar Wilson. John H. Erickson moves to prove claim. Norwegian services held at Ladell ranch. Winter appeal and local social notes abound with births, quilting, and Valentine tease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Correspondensy Co. O
Borstad
Bonetrail
Marshal Field
Arnold Mansfield
Great Falla
Montana
Oscar Wilson
John H. Erickson
Ladell Ranch
Bonetraill
G. N
Joe Ronnahue
Refehal Tank
Harry Meek
Fred Weiseth
Weiseth
Hatten
N. D
Orn
Chas. Watters
Lingell
Gladys
The Course of Study and School Responsibility
Eldter Williston Graphic discusses The Course of Study by S. W. Riser. It argues a well laid plan can be mastered under favorable conditions but warns that health, attendance, or patron cooperation failures undermine it. The piece urges strict school effort, longer terms, and alignment with state prepared reviews to ensure success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldter Williston
W. Riser
Course Aims and Parental Understanding of North Dakota School Work
The article discusses close monthly work, strict guidance to prevent dishonesty, and a course introduction that acknowledges imperfections yet aims to help teachers and superintendents. It emphasizes the course as a measuring rod for pupil progress, not a forcing tool, and urges parents to obtain and study the education plan. It calls for broader parental familiarity with North Dakota education language and monthly expectations.
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North Dakota
High school notes on play, exams and contest plans
Examinations delight students this week as the chemistry class receives a 75 dollar experiment table. The high school play proceeds with singing by Paul Grant and Mr Preble’s speech. A S I society meeting at Robert Porter’s included Shakespeare and dancing. A public contest will select a candidate for the state declamation contest at Grand Forks in May with student winnings funding the trip. Washington’s birthday holiday observed Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. 1. Society
Robert Porter
Paul Grant
Washington
Local Notes From Rose Valley And Eight Mile
Miss Bettie Hereford returns home after visiting Mrs. Hattie Snow. Snow leads to a snowy scene as river ice allows crossing. Neighbors visit and socialize through the week with dances, suppers, and church visits noted across Rose Valley and Eight Mile.
Hearing for Druggists Permit in Williston, Williams County
Notice of hearing in Williams County North Dakota on April 8 1907 at 10 o'clock for petition of A F Bradley of Williston to grant a Druggist Permit to sell medicinal and intoxicating liquors at Lot 10 Block 11 City of Williston. Also invites bids for county vault construction with plans on file and bid bond.
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Williams
N. D
Court House
Williston
N. J
Board of County Commissioners
E. M. Atterberry
Williams County
State of North Dakota
North Dakota
Bradley
Williston North Dakota
A. D
B. A. L. Butler
Office of the Register of Deeds
Notice for Publication at Williston Land Office
Notice lists multiple 1907 filings for land claims in Williston North Dakota. Names include Thomas Anderson, George Dennis, William 8tie, Emanuel Wogley, and witnesses from Williston and Rovetraill. Final proof dates set before register and receiver, with specified sections and townships in 156 range.
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Williston
N.T
N. Thomas
Anderson
Herman Christianson
Olo Harstad
Halvor Harstad
Olaf Harstad
Rovetraill
N. D
Geo
U. S. Land Ofice
N.D
George A. Dennis
H. E
T. E Riley
Charles Smith Vernasberry
Wiliam Hageman
Alles Williston
Wileou
Register
Department of the Interior, Land Office
Hoseby Elvsn
Willian
William
Finan
Rowister
Lester Wyle Thompson
Alex Lester
Fred Carter
John Wagerman
N_ LD
Geo. W. Wilson
Notiog
Register and
United States Land Office
N Dion
Emanuel Wogley
Oo Wopley
Geonce Denis
John M
William Harting
Geo. WF
Witvon
Koylaser
Live Stock and Farm Equipment Sale Notice
A sale featuring 30 work horses and mares from 1200 to 1700 lbs, 17 young horses, one imported Percheron stallion, about 240 head of ranch cattle, five bulls, brood sows, and pigs. Grain includes 2000 bushels Silver Mine oats and 3000 bushels feed oats. Machinery listed includes Reeves traction engine, Erie elevator grader, multiple plows, disc drills, selfbinders, mowers, hay rake, cultivators, wagons, buggies, harnesses, tools, and household items. Terms: cash under 200,<200 bankable paper at 10% for over 200, payments before Nov 1, 1907. Sale 10 a.m. Friday March 15, 1907. runs until sold. G L Zimmerman to sell about 40 additional heavy work horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P
Reeves Traction Engine
Erie
G. L. Zimmerman
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Epworth League
Sen
Memento
Garden Valley
Bonetrill
Rose Valley
Bettie Hereford
Hattie Snow
Hiram’ Simmons
W. B. Adams
J. A. Hanger
W. P. Thornton
Mr. Lutz
Belcher Leach
Jennie
Hight Mile
Laura Simmons
Frank Evens
Hiram Simmons
George Simmons
A. L. Hinman
Frank Kerne
Hattie
Oneila Thornton
Maggie Mitchell
Rev. Ott
Eight Mile School House
George Callaway
M. Hanger
First National Bank
Sunset Magazine
Ban Francisco
California
ECONO
Terlay Ifiy
Bainville
The
Central Security Co
Central Security Company
McCormick
Link and Sullivan
Williams County Bank
W. J. Wood
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