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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1916

Page

2

Deer In Distress Man Their Friend

The article discusses relocating captured deer from flood areas to keep them safe from poachers and inbreeding. The Williston herd will join new stock at the W. S. Pavielacia farm, with the state owning several small herds for exchanges. Wildlife watchers fear some deer may be hunted while stranded on ice, but the situation will be closely monitored.

Fish Lake Agricultural College Penitentiary Willston McCutcheon Pavielacia Farm Williston H. Smith Charlie Brum Buford N. C Berry Farm Minnesota F. C. B. Williston F. C. B. Maxbuss N. D Naires Bijou Farm Maxbuss

Puzio-Kilen Bride United in Rustic Marriage

Jan Puzio and Miss Matilda Kilen of Mustot were married by Rev. I G Monson on March in a simple ceremony. The couple tied the knot in a local church with family present.

Williams County State Bank of Williston balance sheet 1916

The Bank of Williston balance sheet shows resources totaling 805 396 54 with secured and unsecured loans of 508 687 31, bank premises 8 706 85, and other assets 257 415 84. Liabilities include capital stock 402 102 surplus 0 undivided profits and expenses 0, deposits totaling 786 375 43, and notes payable 50 000 00 with total liabilities and capital matching assets.

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Rale Ould Time Smoker At Odd Jellies Hall

A 1916 rally invites men to Odd Jellies hall on Monday night March twineleth. Program includes welcome by Hon W G Owens, responses by A L Burdick, Irish songs, and a talk on fraternal finance by H W Harris. Lively toasts follow with pocket souvenirs for guests. Committee on arrangement J C Field M A Hegee Will Disney.

K. P’s W. G, Owens A. L Burdick Harriss H. W. Braatelien L. V. Coulter

Box Car Crash Sparks Hole In Depot Brick Wall

Early Monday a string of box cars backed by 39 cars and a switch engine crashed into the Williston depot brick wall, creating a 14 foot diameter gash. The end of the wall was damaged before workers quickly filled the hole and repaired the platform. A ladies waiting room was noted as not suitable for a box car incident.

Great Northern Williston Spring Brook

Cummins Wins Minnesota GOP Presidential Primary

St Paul March 15 Senator A B Cummins of Town carried Minnesota Republican presidential primaries by a large margin. Early returns show his vote about four times that of Henry D Estabrook. William Grant Webster is not a significant factor in the results.

St. Paul, Minn A. B. Cummins Minnesota Henry D. Estabrook William Grant Webster

Young Woman Recalls Sixteen-Story Fall in Chicago

Miss Minnie Werner, a Chicago stenographer, describes surviving a fall from a sixteen story Transportation Building window ten weeks earlier. She landed in a truck filled with paper boxes, suffered a fractured arm, and credits her memory and breathing difficulties with her narrow escape. She expects to return to work within a week.

Chicago Minnie Werner Transportation Building Miss Werner

Dangerous Tribe of Indians In Our Immediate Vicinity

A local baseball team named the Indians, made up of Central school boys, is preparing for season play with new gray and blue uniforms bearing the name on the front. Players include Dolph Mackenroth, Howard Scott, Bruce McDonald, Herman Zahl, Billy Fox, Cliff Gordon, Joe Le Dosquet, Ike Bruegger, Art Walker, Bob Heffernan and Pat Harvey.

James Fennimore Cooper Central” School Dolph Mackenroth Howard Scott Bruce McDonald Herman Zahl Billy Fox Cliff Gordon Joe le Dosquet Ike Bruegger Art ‘Walker Bob Heffernan Pat Harvey

Ray Beats Williston In Local High School Game

Ray defeated Williston High 15 to 12 at the Auditorium last Saturday in the first year of basketball at the school. Williston led early but Ray surged in the final period as players Hultquist Hagen Hodenfield Clinton Scott Slater and McDonald contributed and the Ray lineup showed machine like play.

Ray Pioneer Williston High Williston Ray Williston Hultquist Hagen Hodenfield Reengard Clinton Scott Nelson Effernan Pingrey R. G. Slater McDonald Scott Hagen Greengard Slater Hultquist Hodenfield Clinton Ray Martin Pire Barrington

How Rotation Is Planned by F C Do ngue

Professor Do n Ghue outlines a crop rotation method balancing profit and soil fertility. He lists twelve guiding principles from choosing crop types to sequencing for steady income and sustainable soil health.

Belinda described in archaic verse with glowing traits

A fragmentary verse portrait of a woman named Belinda, praising beauty and kindness while noting modesty and grace. The lines compare her eyes to the sun and emphasize sweetness without pride, with hints of flaws that are quickly dismissed.

For Rent Two Rooms in Modern House

Gentlemen preferred with contact numbers 384 and 162 black. Listings note a fine modern room for rent to a gentleman and provide addresses or avenues including 615 First Ave East. 43 tf and 24 tf denote classified lines.

First Ave

Bond Plan Aimed at Expanding Central School Facilities

The Special School District urges a twenty one thousand dollar bond issue to fund a new building at Central School to relieve overcrowding in Junior and Senior High, with an estimated total investment of about twenty eight thousand dollars and warrants to cover the balance. The plan includes financing through bonds and warrants and projects that costs can be cleared by the third year, while acknowledging limits from current valuations.

Central School Grand Forks Fargo Bismarck County Auditor Board of Education Pro Board of Education M. J. Borden

William's Schools Win Distinction

A special election is called to form a school district around Epping for new grade and high school facilities. State and County Tuition Funds totaling 11 923.42 are allocated to 55 districts. Parents Day at McGregor School reports strong participation and school progress. Reproducing machines aid rural schools, with several teachers listed as adopters.

Epping Williams County Jay P. Batten McGregor School Pleasant View Pleasant View School Reibsamen J. W. Brown Ray Brown Larkin Hart Everett Hanna Fave Zora E. Centerwall Minnie Meyers Florence Stienke Genevieve Allen Eva Crawford J. P. Batten Paul Jones Mrs. Fisher G. E. Miller

Eden Valley Social Notes Mention Local Guests

Eden Valley entries list visits and travel among residents. Miss Ruth Myer hosted and Mr James Sheppard planned trips to Hot Springs Montana while Rev O A Myer conducted Ray services. A leap year poem is withheld for possible insurance impact and communal welfare notes.

Arena Rrank Ruth Myer Jake Albreight James Sheppard Hot Springs Montana W. W. Wild Fred Trager Alice H. Anderson W. W. Keltner

Williston North Dakota Professionals and Lodge Notices

A compilation lists veterinary surgeon and dentist services in Williston with phone 341 and storm window work via phone 158. Legal and business ads name Thomas M. Cooney attorney, William Owens attorney, Usher L Burdick with John Murphy, Joseph Cleary lawyer, and Miss Alice Romans piano teacher at 603 Main St. Also two lodge notices for Moria Lodge and another lodge with meeting details and officers.

Thomas M. Cooney Williston North Dakota Heffernan Block Wliam G. Owens First National Bank Ee Usher L. Burdick & John Murphy Joseph Cleary Rawson Alice Romans Piang University of Nebraska School of Music Main St

Chiropractic clinic ad promotes spinal adjustments in Williston

An old classified style ad from Williston North Dakota offers chiropractic services by G Theo Strand and Francis B Strand. It promises consultation and analysis free and urges those who are sick and not helped by drugs or surgery to try chiropractic adjustments. Phone contact 455.

G. Theo Francis B. Strand Dra Palmer Evers Eine Williston N. Dakots

Eastern party seeks ten thousand acres of Williams County land

A regional market item notes an Eastern party planning to purchase 10000 acres of Williams County land. The notice lists N B Ludowess’s office in the Telephone building as the contact point and reference appears as “23 1f.”

Park Park River N. I A. D. Fanlson Eastern Marty Williams County N. B. Ludowess

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Tom Lennon Sepbern Theatre Riday Evening Williams County State Bank OF Williston Wiliaton North da Petes Totasota Jaine B. Schoregge Ballet Abner Sh Veitch CST Claus Taelf W. G. Owens J. C. Field M. A. Hegee Will Disney Cummins Estabrook F.C. Doneghue North Dakota Agricultural College Belinda Pope Glagoified Apad Westlawn Late Avenue West Eee N. E. Ellsworth Avenue East Golden Rule Bustam Springbrook A. D. Paulson Wylkers A. Larson Marmon Timothy Brownell 2Nd Ave West Underwood Graphic Office Rhode Island Chas W. Handi First Avenue West Fuller William’s Eden Valley Dochterman Union Block DE. E.J. Hagan D. E. Distad Boston H. T. Skowholt I. D. Office Union Willistan D. Ot Jaician Heffernan Mary A. Goldschlager Wegley East Broadway Trainor M. D Williston, N. D A. McNiven R E. Breiger Red Williston, N. D E. Stewart Veterinary and Auctioneering McKillip Veterinary College Jones National School of Auctioneering A. J.arsenault Enmbalmer Funeral Director Ellithorpe Ride N. St Rea Lawyers Phone Main St. Union Block M.S. Phillips V. V. J.J. Bailey Mount Moria Lars Chentenaco W.M F. H. Smith Newell
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