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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
5
Local items from Williston North Dakota dated by year 1938 report on auctions, fashion at The Boston and The Good Luck Store, upcoming dances and St Patrick's Day events, and local travel, crime jury duty, school and bond talk, plus social notes on residents visiting Havre, Montana and Minot.
The Millinery opening on the seventeenth invites the public to view new color rich models presented as an art gallery style display and to receive a souvenir from Miss Taylors.
E A Sharp returned from Minnesota with 23 Holstein cows to establish a dairy operation on his farm. Several cows will be offered for sale, forming a potential foundation for local dairy farming. The purchase was made at Northfield, Minnesota, known for high quality dairy stock.
The Easter vacation of a week begins next week in Willston schools preceding the final ten weeks of the term.
The ladies of St Peter's Guild will serve lunch in the Williams County Bank building Saturday beginning at 12 o'clock. All are invited.
Edw. Ellingson was struck by an eastbound Great Northern passenger train while attempting to drive cattle from the tracks near Mondak. His arm and leg were severed and he died en route to hospital after the wreck. The accident occurred about three o clock when No. 2 was delayed and stopped the train. He was transported to Trenton where he died and was taken to an undertaker.
The Liter ary and Musical Club of the Civic League held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening. The program featured Current Events, roll call with members including Owen Wister and Miss Bertha Palmer, and musical selections from Shubert. The next meeting is postponed to April 1, Tuesday.
Optical Specialist D. D. Sullivan will visit Williston on Monday March 24. Residents needing new glasses or eye care are advised to call and see him at the Great Northern hotel office. Adg. 1-38.
Mr. Roth, collector for Rawson Hardware Co., Williston, was severely injured Friday when a mix of gunpowder and lard exploded as he prepared a salve for a horse.
Mrs J B Settle entertained twelve ladies on Wednesday afternoon with fancy work followed by lunch. A pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by all attendees.
George F Hibner from Kansas, a longtime Socialist organizer, will discuss What is Socialism? at Gates Hall next Sunday the 16th. The speaker blends science and poetry to illuminate socialist ideas and connects with audiences through earnest, persuasive oratory.
Miss Moe a music teacher in the Williston schools was taken ill on Monday and is feared to have pneumonia.
The notice announces the opening of Spring Millinery on Saturday March 15 hosted by Mrs A C Ringo at her advertised location. Local shoppers are invited to view new hats and accessories as part of the season kickoff.
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