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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1912

Page

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Clapp Joins The Roosevelt Ranks In Boston Meeting

Senator Moses E. Clapp of Minnesota addressed a Roosevelt gathering in Boston marking the New England kickoff of the Roosevelt campaign. A Roosevelt letter praised fair dealing and justice as foundations for prosperity. The Massachusetts Progressive Republicans urged the GOP to express presidential preference and urged adoption of the pending primary law.

Boston Moses E. Clapp Minnesota la Follette New England Massachusetts Roosevelt

Troops Rush to Peking as Mutineers Threaten City

Peking reports say missionaries, likely Roman Catholics, were killed in Pao Ting Fu by mutineers. Foreign ministers plan to deploy 1000 international troops to patrol Peking. A mutinous train was halted when the bridge was blown, and panic spread as Chang Hsui Chih’s forces killed civilians.

Peking Pao Ting Fu China Tang Shoa Yi Chang Hsuai - Chih

Many outfits sold at Boe Brothers implement house sale

In a February sale eight tractors were displayed on a Boe Brothers lot, including two Aultman Taylor oil tractors, three Rumely oil tractors, two Minneapolis oil tractors, and a Rumely steamer. Eleven outfits were sold in February with most complete including plows, and buyers listed include Hagbo and Dahl of Bonetrails, Breedland of Dyer Montana, Arneson of Enterprise Montana, Jacobson of Howard, Collins of Springbrook, Olson of Arnegard, Boss Brothers of Alexander, Braaten of Ellsworth, Folvin of Schafer, and A H Johnson of Arnegard.

Boe Brothers Implement House Aultman Taylor Oil Minneapolis John Hagbo Jacob Dahl Bonetrails Edward Breedland Dyer Montana M. S. Arneson Enterprise J. O. Jacobson Howard H. D. Collins Springbrook J. K. Olson Arnegard Boss Brothers Alexander Hans Braaten Ellsworth R. J. Folvin Schafer A. H. Johnson

Williston Hotel Owner Presses Assault Charge in Judge Smith Court

Charles Lam Ling, operator of the Williston Hotel, swore out a complaint against L B Carstens Sr in Judge Smiths court on an assault charge. Carstens, angered by a dispute over services and involving Mrs Lam Ling, was cited to appear, with A J Staine handling the case and appeal noted after a five dollar assessment plus costs.

Celestial Kingdom Lam Ling Nolan Judge Smith Court A. J. Staine Staine & Maloney

Missouri Official Here Seeks Mundon Case in State

Deputy Sheriff James J. Connors of St. Joseph Missouri arrived in the city Monday night from Missouri after John Mundon, arrested by Deputy Stanton at Trenton, fled from officers following a chase. Mundon, a paroled burglar and larceny suspect, was released on good behavior and stayed in the state until last April. Sheriff Connors and his man went to Jefferson City Wednesday.

James J. Connors St. Jo, Mo Missouri John Mundon Stanton Trenton Mundon Sheriff Connors Jefferson City

Synod Lutheran Announces Norwegian Service Next Sunday Evening

The Synod Lutheran Church invites worship in Norwegian next Sunday evening. The Ladies Aid will meet Wednesday March 13 with Mrs Boe leading or hosting.

Ladies Aid Boe

Separate Water and Rail Carriers Debate at Congress

Washington on March 6 discusses tolls for the Panama Canal as opening approaches. Bills seek to separate water and rail carriers to prevent railroads from owning competing water lines. Advocates face opposition by claims that enforcement may endanger American steamship lines through the canal. Delegations from San Francisco Boston Philadelphia and Portland chambers of commerce testified before committees as the issue continues.

Washington Congress Panama Canal William R. Wheeler San Francisco

Americans Urged to Respect Mexican Neutrality Laws

Washington March 2 President Taft will issue a proclamation urging strict adherence to U S neutrality laws in all matters involving Mexico This serves as a warning for Americans to stay out of Mexico amid worsening conditions Senator Lodge described the situation as possibly the worst yet and compared it to a house on fire next door while opposing intervention.

Washington White House Taft United States Mexico Senator Lodge Lodge

Hauges Synode Services Next Sunday Evening

The pastor leads Hauges Synode services next Sunday evening with Sunday school at 11 00 a m.

Literary and Musical Club Meeting Highlights

The Literary and Musical club held its February meeting on Tuesday the 27th with Miss Johnson and Miss Mary Jewett as hostesses. Members heard several performances including piano solos by Miss Ratledge and Mrs. Paul Leonhardy and a vocal solo by Mrs. Bergman. Mrs. J D Gates presented the paper on Asian Exclusion, followed by a discussion led by Miss Mabel Grindy.

Misses Johnson Mary Jewett Miss Ratledge Bergman Paul Leonhardy J.D. Gates Mabel Grindy

Bohemian Girl Postponed By High School Production

Critics clash with public over Balfe’s Bohemian Girl as its revival by the high school is postponed to May 3-4. The piece remains a popular English opera despite scarce aristocratic venues, with plans for dress effects mirroring the original staging.

Balfe

Pinchot Campaign Speech Opens North Dakota Rally

Gifford Pinchot ex-chief forester to Roosevelt fans speaks before 1,200 at Valley City armory theater. He urges Roosevelt nomination with strong applause as farmers and crowds fill trains and streets for the first Roosevelt presidential nomination address.

Pinchot Valley City United States Mr. Pinchot Col Roosevelt

Trimmer Arrives to Lead Williston Millinery Trim Department

Miss Ula Gooding of St. Paul arrived in the city Monday evening aboard No. three and is now in charge of the trimming department at Mesdames McGahey Partridge millinery. She brings several years in millinery, praised as a superb talent in the trade. Coming Damon and Pyrutas.

Ula Gooding St. Paul Mesdames McGahey & Partridge Miss Gooding Williston

Wittenberg Audilliary Society Organized In 1912

The Wittenberg Audilliary Society was organized February 21, 1912, at Mrs. Dr. Myklestad’s home. Officers elected include Grace Hagen president Alinda Hougen cashier Laura Eng secretary. Monthly meetings at twenty cents dues to aid the Wittenberg Hospital. Next meeting March 20 at Miss Alinda Hongen’s home Corlat Ave E and 6th St. All interested invited.

Wittenberg Audilliary Society Alinda Hongen Corlat Ave. E 6Th St

Williston County Fair at Gates Opera House

The Williston County Fair, hosted by the Catholic church ladies, runs Saturday and Monday evenings at Gates Opera House. The event features pumpkins knitsocks crazy quilts candied pears sorghum molasses and Abigail Turnspit’s pies and cakes that won state prizes. A staged musical dialogue titled "at the fair" will accompany exhibits and social activities.

Williston Gates Opera House Patrick Jake Silas Jermima Abigal Youge

Williams County Apportionment Figures For February Quarter

County Superintendent Tatem reports total tuition fund apportionment of $9,011.46 for February, with state support $3,379.46 and county tax and poll revenue $5,631.96. Apportionment per child is $2,693 for 3,346 pupils in Williams County.

Tatem Williams County

Kernan and Gohr Wed in Parsonage Ceremony

The first wedding at the new Congregational parsonage occurred Monday afternoon March 4 with Patrick A Kernan of Williston and Margaret Gohr of Minot wed by Rev. W Knighton Bloom.

Patrick A. Kernan Williston Margaret Gohr Minot W Knighton Bloom

Mass Meeting Monday Evening In Williston District

A mass meeting of Williston Special School District voters is set for next Monday at eight to discuss high school room needs for next year. With 196 high school pupils and no suitable assembly or gym space, officials urge a large turnout to plan an auditorium and gymnasium, noting neighboring towns have expanded facilities.

Williston State High School Board Kenmare Minot Lakota Carrington New Rockford Langdon North Dakota

Surprised by the Old Maids at Watsitou Club

The Watsitou club honored Mrs Moses with a surprise party Tuesday night. Spinsters dressed in antique bonnets and corkscrew curls attended, chaperoned by Mrs Oscar Bell. They planned leap year events and exchanged a luncheon, music, and memories, presenting Mrs Moses a set of silver spoons.

Watsitou Club Moses Oscar Bell

L O P H Club entertains Watsitou ladies for sewing night

Entertain L O P H Club Miss Margaret Monroe hosted the Watsitou club on Wednesday evening for the regular meeting. The hosts were entertained by the guests and the hours were spent sewing and enjoying music.

Margaret Monroe Watsitou Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clapp Province OF Damon and Pythias Carstens Jefferson Cay Synod Lutheran Church Hauges Pyrutas Wittenberg Williston County Kernan-Gohr Williston Special School Watsitou L. O. P. H. Club
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