Correspondence From March 2 1912 Local Notes
Athen Venas bought a team of horses last week. A L Barnhart spent Friday with Howard Trowbridge and family. Stormy weather is noted. A T Barnhart helps Tom Mathewson saw wood. Amon Tuffty, frequent caller on M E Lippincott, was jovial. Chas Potter and M E Lippincott visited Tom Mathewson. cards were played. Jake Haas was seen on the streets. Dick Gabert called on Tom Mathews. Howard Trowbridge and Jim Rolands rabbit hunted with success. they bagged twenty eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athen Venas
A. L. Barnhart
Howard Trowbridge
Williston
A. T. Barnhart
Tom Mathewson
Amon Tuffty
M. E. Lippincott
Chas. Potter
Jake Haas
Dick Gabert
Tom Mathews
Jim Rollands
Howard
Alfred
Births and Social Notes From Twelve Mile Hill
March 4 1912 births announce a son to Mr and Mrs Bud Willard. Local social Life covers Yuill s Friday night dance, calls on Potter sisters, Epping callers Pete Karp and L C Kinnamon, and Clarence Young returning from Montana. Logs cut by A Long Earl Gordon and Willis Potty. A gathering at Mrs W D Potters home featured a taffy pull. Mrs Chas Kinney on sick list. J E Long tended Chas Potters stock while he cut buzze wood for M E Lippincott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Willard
Yuill
Cora Kinney
Potter Sisters
Pete Karp
L. C. Kinnamon
Clarence Young
Montana
A. ©. Long
Earl Gordon
Willis Potty
W. D. Potter
Chas. Kinney
J. E. Long
Chas
Potter
M. E. Lippincott
Eden Valley News Notes and Local Updates
Eden Valley reports address daily life notes. Asy Joyce plans a new house on his mother’s place while Geo Kahl mourns a horse in a cellar east of his place. Orie Hauffman shopped in Williston, Bruce Tuttle and James Messler visited W. W. Keltner’s home, and the Kratvers expect a new boy. Directors of the telephone company elected include Wm Marsh and W W Keltner. toll reduces to fifteen cents. Wm Edgar and sister Katie plan return from Maryland. Correspondents urged to write for stationary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asy Joyce
Geo. Kahl
Orie Hauffman
Williston
Bruce Tuttle
James Messler
W. W. Keltner
A. Gooper
L. T., Jellison
O. A. Myer
Wm. Marsh
The
Telephone Company
Wm. Edgar
Katie
Maryland
Eden Valley
March 3 1912 Snow Affects Farmers And Coal Shortage
The snow continues to fall and farmers look sober as feed is scarce and money tight. Much coal has been hauled this spring for breaking, with engines burning coal and boiling water in use in the field. The Orthell local hid a large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orthell
Community Notes Bright but Grim as Winter Bites Local Farmstead
The Gladys dance on Thursday drew a large crowd and promises another soon at Marmon with a dandy play anticipated. Fred Page visited Marmon last Friday while Jacob Narveson plans a Canada move with horses and machinery to farm extensively. Nellie Emery nears departure. Mrs. C N Emery and daughter visited. August Johnson recovers from illness as livestock die in harsh winter, and a socialist local is planned at Manger on March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys
Marmon
Fred Page
Jacob Narveson
Canada
C. N. Emery
I Nellie
Rudolph Johnson
Misa Nellie Emery
Messrs
Tom and
Chris Sulman
D. D. Holland
August Johnson
Manger
County Notes From Blacktail February 27 1912
County news from Blacktail reports various visits and trades. Helmer Narum and others visited county seats and hauled poles. John Flatley returned from Williston. Narum delivered wheat for A Zodrow. Dick Flatley visited Bonetrain. ladies’ aid met at Nelson’s. appeal for E H Engelbretsen information at 306 University Ave Minneapolis. Ayers and Zodrow noted visiting Bonetratil. Nelsons visited Kjos. upcoming ladies’ lunch at Rmm on March 5. hay hauling by Wm Lee and Zodrow. Winter returns. a party at Aries Matten’s with many attendees. F H Sandaker hauled hay all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmer Narum
Dave Mattern
Harry
Jennie Haines
John Flatley
Williston
A. Zodrow
Dick Flatley
Nelson
E. H. Englebretson
University Ave
N. E
Minneapolis
Minn
Lee
Laura Ayers
W. H. Zodrow
Albert Nelson
O. Kjos
Jala
Rmm
Brother Winter
Aries Matten
F. H. Sandaker
Rose Valley Social Roundup February 1912
In Rose Valley on February 26 1912 families and neighbors shared visits and gatherings. Misa Eta Hanger called on Mrs Ernest Scott. Harold King and wife from Granville visited sister Mrs Chas Saunders. A party at J O Saunders featured old time plays and instrumental music. The Trenton shadow social netted about twenty nine dollars and a large birthday dinner honored J W Lewis on his 46th birthday with a bountiful meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. G. Carlisle
Misa Eta Hanger
Ernest. Scott
Harold King
Granville
Chas. Saunders
J. O. Saunders
M. A. Hanger
Dan Scott
Trenton
J. W. Lewis
Mrs. Lewis
Saturday Birthday Dinner Attendees From Williston Area
The list of attendees at a birthday dinner includes Frank Houston and family, Chas Saunders and family, J O Saunders and family, George and Alice King, Harold King and wife, Chas Carlisle and family, Charley Malmberg, Marion Hanger and family, Etta, Mia Taylor and family, William Halloway, J P Wilkinson and wife, Mr and Mrs Leach, Mrs Roy Moore, Geo Simmons and wife and daughter of Williston. They departed for home late at night, and Harold King and wife left for their new Montana home on Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Houston
Chas, Saunders
J. O. Saunders
George
Alice King
Harold King
Chas
Carlisle
Charley Malmberg
Marion Hanger
Etta
Mia
Taylor
William Halloway
J. P. Wilkinson
Leach
Roy Moore
Geo
Simmons
Williston
Ewls
Montana
Westview News Roundup Feb 26 1912 Local Notes
Westview report from February 26 1912 lists residents' travel and visits. Ole Koppang returns from Hillsboro after a relatives visit. Olaf Hoff builds a house on his claim this week. Rev Hegg conducts services in the schoolhouse last Sunday. A B Auseth back from Evansville Minn after train wreck near Devils Lake with minor injuries. Mr and Mrs Otto Running leave for Orrville Montana to claim a site, Mrs Running to stay for spring work. Knute Christianson and Clarence Hoff return from Williston. Mrs Campbell surprise party with dancing and music by Swenson brothers. Local men begin Thursday evening debates. Ing Grimsvedt goes to Williston. Henry Craig returns from Orrville Montana to visit family. P Swenson prefers mules to horses. John Lee drives children to school. Arthur Angedahl sick, missing school. Mr and Mrs Hvanson visit John Lee's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Koppang
Hillsboro
Olaf Hoff
Hegg
A. B. Auseth
Evansville
Minn
Devils Lake
Williams Co
Otto Running
Orrville
Montana
Running
Knute Christianson
Clarence Hoff
Williston
P. Swenson
John Lee
Arthur Angedahl
Hvanson
Missouri Ridge Socials and Local Moves March 4 1912
Community notices describe birthdays, visits among residents, and plans to move. Mr and Mrs Posey hosted a birthday party for Mrs Posey. Louise Guthrie visited Mrs Clark. Will Clark heads to MecKnzie county near Ellsworth. Local gatherings at Garden Valley and Williston include a dance with music by Grematka Hamilton and Mrs Elliot. Neighbors plan moves to the McChesney farm. Laird family to relocate April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Valley
Grant Rutledge
Wilt. Posey
R. T. Wicks
Williston
B. A. Laird
Laird
Spring Coulee Literary Meeting and Nearby Socials
Reports from Watam and Williston say a surprise party occurred at the Watam home recently while Lundell dance members debated Socialism. Edmun Morlan and Gibson visited Willis ton. Spring Coulee held a well attended literary Friday with music by Hans Christianson and John Moline. Upcoming: March 20 meeting, March 16 Murphys visit, and ladies to bring labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watam
Hans Christianson
Gambetta
Hans
John Moline
The
Murphys
Spring Coulee School
Marmon Community Notes and Social Highlights
Mrs EC Smith hosts a surprise gathering on Saturday evening. R E Dillree visits Williston for business then returns home with news of family health and a doctor call. Freeman hosts their forty fifth wedding anniversary on February 26. Oyster supper planned to benefit the Mormon baseball team. A Cottonwood Lake debate is noted between local Mormon socialist opponents and Col Yont and Prof Oneal. John Newman works for Ole. Martin Olson helps with a large roasted rooster. Eggs reported at Bruegger's for 40 cents a dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottonwood Lake
Col. Yont
Oneal
Dr. Jones
Marmon
Williston
John Newman
Mr. Ole
Martin Olson
Garden Valley Socials and Visits Note Weather Delays
Garden Valley residents attended a well received literary event despite poor roads. The socialist lecture was postponed due to weather. Kelso of Minot spoke on national conditions. Mrs. John Hamilton is ill. Nels Lundell hosted a large party. Paul Field planned a trip to Oregon. Miss Hammerstads visit Ekeberg twice, and several locals attended gatherings at various homes through the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelso
Minot
Paul Field
Elliott’s
Garden Valley
Oregon
Hammerstad
Ekeberg’s
North Dakota
Morlan and visitors return from Willis ton trip
Frank Morlan traveled to Williston on Thursday returning Friday. Jerry Brothers and his wife, guests at the W S Mitchell home, returned to Williston Thursday. Charlie Warner and Oscar Williams played for the dance at Rose Hill Friday. Mr and Mrs Frank Morlan are enjoying a visit from his mother, Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Morlan
Williston
Jerry Brothers
W.S. Mitchell
Charlie Warner
Oscar Wiliams
Rose Hill
Mrs
Spelling contests and socials mark Williston area schools
Moses Hoblitzel and J W Brown visited Williston Tuesday. About twenty five friends surprised Mr and Mrs Wattam Thursday. Pleasant View, Spring Hill and Palmer schools held spelling events with fifty five attendees. Harry Carlson and Bertha Bellach won, aided by B F Alexander and others. Music by Evert hanna and recitations by Prof A T Greene enriched the program. Supper, a district social, and a total 14 05 raised for a belfry bell. Next spelling contest set for March 15 at Spring Hill. Ed Pherrin correspondent invites stationery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wattam
B. F. Alexander
Elsie Vincent
Elsie Hart
A.T. Green
Wild Rose School
John Wagenman
Walt Amour
H. T Smiter
Evert Hanna
A. T. Greene
Smiter
Shadow social funds aid ILiterary Society in Rose Hill
Walter and Mrs L Albright and others visited the Weaver home. The ILiterary Society’s shadow social Friday was successful financially and socially, with proceeds to cover general expenses. Donald Thomson, pioneer and former Pembina county auditor, died Feb 27 at his home in Harlonton Montana, leaving a wife and three children. sympathy extended. John Youneas was taken suddenly at midnight Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iliterary Society
Donald Thomson
Gambetta
Harlowton
Mont
North Dakota
Pembina County
Methodist Church
John Youneas
Recovery After Confinement From Exhaustion
A report notes a patient initially thought to have heart failure but fully recovered. The conclusion states the episode was a weakness caused by excessive exertion rather than a lasting ailment. No names, dates, or places are given.
Valley News Briefs From Nelson Area
People have moved away data since March first while Art Williams worked in Ray Thursday. G H McKay and wife visited McKenzie County Friday. Bert Lovehland attends engineering school in Williston this week. The Northrup sisters visited Grace Westcott from Monday to Friday. A dance at Ole Thorson’s Friday drew a large crowd and lively music by Rowel Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Williams
Ray
G. H. McKay
McKenzie Co
Ole Thorson
Ames Boys
Rowel Johnson
South Side Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend Tales
Sunday schools held a social at Nels Petersons with well filled baskets and a pleasant evening. Miss Diggins visited Collings on Wednesday. Clarence Foley visits his grandmother Mrs. McCutcheon. Jim Mullins travels toward his Minnesota home via Minneapolis. John Kelley works at the Poe ranch. Local youths gathered at Vances for dancing last Thursday. Mrs. James McCutcheon hosted a Monday card party. Eva Schuler visited sister Mrs. Hogan in Williston over Sunday. Chas Carter plans to add to his shack amid leap year festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Petersons
Miss Diggins
Colling’s
Clarence Foley
Mrs. McCutcheon
Vances
James McCutcheon
Eva Schuler
Hogan
Williston
Socialist lecturer Kelso visits Wild Rose school house
East Forks report details Carl Carlson visiting Epping, A. J. Austin calls, and social list updates. Chas Kelso lectured on cooperative farming at Wild Rose, opening with singing by local residents. Meeting ended around 12:30 with positive reception. Chris Arnt is sick. literary night set for March 8. Clarence Henslin left Tuesday for the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cook
Williston
Chas. Kelso
Wild Rose School House
Akey
Clara Huseby
Kelso
Chris Arnt
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Attenson
Williams County
Baqual
Twelve Mile Hill
Cc. R. Kratver
Stanley Keltner
H. W. Sheppard
Zahl
Rose Valley
Westview
Ing. Grimatvedt
Henry Craig
Missouri Ridge
B.C. Keihl
8. M. Clark
City of Opportunity
Ruby Keihl
Pearl
Myrtle Clark
Boyd Rutledge
Howard Lampman
Edmun H. Morlan
L. J. Gibson
R. E. Dillree
Mrs. Freeman
Brooks
Mrs. Dillree
P. Oie
Bruegger's
R. A. Reider
Mr. Ekeberg
Bonnie
Lyndon Hamilton
John Hamilton
Nels Lundell
Nelss
Usus
Alfred Elliott
Mabel Elliott
Ernest Francis
Ekeberg's
L. J. van Deberg
Wife
Orin Hamilton
Bonnie Hamilton
Pherrin
Moses Hoblitzel
J. W. Brown
Bernard Larson
Wiliston
Walter
L. Albright
Will Albrecht
Weaver Home
Oscar Williams
Charley Warns
Albright
Albert Thom
Kathryn Maguirs
Panama
Bert Lovehland
Northrup
Grace Westcott
Jim Mullins
Minnepolis
Alexandria
John Kelley
Poe Ranch
Chas. Carter
East Forks
Carl Carlson
Epping
Carl Huseby
A. J. Austin
Wagenman
Charlie Deusenbury
Guy Collins
Clarence Henslin
Alfred Lee
A. J. Lee
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