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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1913

Page

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Dr Myklestad Sees Friedman In New York Visit

Dr N Myklestad of this city returns Friday from New York where he sought an audience with German scientist Dr F Friedman who claims a tuberculosis cure He was among a few granted an audience last week and reports a long interview about the proposed treatment. Olaf Berg former Williston resident dies in Redstone Montana He helped build the Columbia hotel later selling it He served as Sheridan county surveyor elected recently He was about 60 years old.

Dri N. Myklestad New York F. Friedman Myklestad Olaf Berg Williston Redstone Montana Berg Columbia Sheridan County

Railroad Commission Set for Minot Regular Meeting

The railroad commission will hold its first regular meeting at Minot on April 8 after the legislature adjourned. Officials expect routine business with no guaranteed items of unusual interest, though some matters may arise during the session.

Railroad Commission Minot

Train Delay Redirected Clerk of Court to Life Change

A March 15 reminiscence recalls Clerk of Court Seibert nearly leaving Williston in 1890s weather when an east bound train delay led him to linger in town. A barber shop job offered by Mr Field kept him in the area, with Seibert recalling the first shave by Dos Wegley and his homesickness fading as a new path formed in Western North Dakota.

Willisto Seibert Graphic Dos Wegley District Court Indiana North Dakota

Williston Band to Play Second Free Sunday Concert

The Williston band presents the second of a series of free Sunday concerts at the Star Theatre this Sunday at 3 p.m. The program includes Path of Honor, Whistling Minstrel, a German Tet from Norma, In the Deep Cellar, Fantasia Originale, Outlook, and The concert begins promptly. Millinery sale at Mrs Mc Gahey's March 20 21 22.

Williston Star Theatre Path of Honor Jewell Caprice Norma Billeni Lovenberg Cornaud March Jewell

The Third Number Miss Amy G Edmunds Lecture

Miss Amy G Edmunds of Butte Montana presents The Class Conflict as the third Socialist Lyceum Course lecture next Sunday March 28 at 8 oclock in Star Theatre. An energetic speaker with a strong socialistic view she blends literary interpretation with working women perspectives on class struggle.

Amy G. Edmunds Butte Montana Star Theatre Socialist Lyceum Miss Edmunds Columbia University Butte High School

Man in Williston Advocates Abolishing Hello on Phones

A Williston man urges scrapping the word hello in telephone calls. He argues it is useless and rough, noting exchanges now reply with number please central or long distance. He hopes to start an Anti-Hello Society to crusade for direct identification.

Williston Mr. Blank Mr. So Bello

Mrs Lynch Returns From New York Visit After Years Away

Mrs. W. C. Lynch, visiting her old home in New York state for two months, returned Monday morning. She reports a very enjoyable time among home folks and notes it was her first return home in several years.

Masquerade Planned at Pioneer Hall North of Williston

A large masquerade will be held at Pioneer Hall north of Williston on March 28. The committee has added extra music and arranged prizes for best costumes. Attendees are assured an enjoyable evening of entertainment.

Pioneer Hall Williston

Rented Farm Near Town to Darey Man from North Dakota

G M Thomas rented his farm near town to C C Hanson of Darey North Dakota. Hanson will move his family here and take charge about April 1. Thomas advertised in an agricultural paper for tenants and received many replies from men seeking to move west, but only one could be placed. He hopes to place more applicants later.

G. M .Thomas C. C. Hanson Darey N. D Tennant Mr. Thomas Williaton St. Paul Mineaapolis Citizens National Bank First National Bank Citizens First National

Star Theatre presents Morgan Stock Co for week

The Star Theatre booked the Courtenant Morgan Stock Co for all next week. The company is well known in Williston from a prior hit engagement about two years ago. A fresh repertoire will be presented each night with vaudeville specialties between acts.

Star Theatre Courtenant Morgan Stock Co Williston Star

Easter Flowers for Easter at Kathers Drug Store

Easter flowers advertised at Kathers Drug Store in an ad featuring seasonal arrangements and decorative displays. Limited details describe products and pricing, highlighting availability for holiday gifting and home decoration.

Kathers Drug Store W-39

Citizens Institute Delayed to March 26 and 27

Willis ton residents are urged to attend the Citizens Institute after weather delays moved the event from March 12 13 to March 26 27. The Commercial Club backs a productive two day program at the Great Northern Hotel with university participants and a Library Hall luncheon, inviting all citizens to submit questions and engage in discussions.

Citizens’ Institute Williston Great Northern Public Commercial Club N. C. Abbott Greatoorthern Crane Library Hall Institute

John Burke Named U S Treasurer in Washington

North Dakota reacts as John Burke former governor is nominated by the President to be United States Treasurer. Washington dispatches report Burke’s appointment follows earlier rumors of cabinet service and praise from his home state. Arthur Clay of Williston rents his farm to return to Michigan for farming duties.

Washington D.C John Burke North Dakota United States Senate U. S Burke Wilson

Williston Choral Union Concert at Library Auditorium

The Williston Choral Union performs on Tuesday March 25 at 8:30 PM in the Library Auditorium. Program includes Gallia chorus with soprano obliato, Gounod piano duet Liszt Second Hungarian Rhapsody, Mendelssohn Elijah duet, Haydn Creation Heavens Te Be Telling trio, Longfellow King Robert of Sicily reading, and Sullivan The Test Chord. Admission fifty cents. no reserved seats. hall seats about 250.

Haydn King Robert of Sicily Longfellow B. Ella Toftley Sullivan

Two Day Farmers Institute Held in Williams County

The two day Farmers Institute met in the court room of the county courthouse under Prof. T A Hoverstad. Attendance was fair with the second day hampered by a looming blizzard. Topics covered included grain growing grasses clovers foliage crops cultivation dairying live stock forestry farm management and dry farming with Prof W C Palmer Agricultural Editor North Dakota Agricultural College among the speakers.

T. A. Hoverstad Court House Williams County W. C. Palmer North Dakota Agricultural College Palmer E. A. Palmer

Dairy Commissioner Plans Meeting On Dairy Expansion

State Dairy Commissioner in Flint and assistants will meet at the courthouse Friday at 2 oclock to discuss getting in more good cows and building up a dairy business.

Flint Court House

Senior Class Play At Gates Hall In March

The high school seniors stage The Merchant Of Venice in a modernized version on March 20 at Gates Hall. Twenty cast members have prepared for the production, aiming for a strong showing from the students. American phonographs remain popular worldwide among owners.

Gates Hall

Ireland's Saint Not Forgotten

On St Patrick's Day Williston residents wore green ties and shamrock sprigs. The day featured green themed social events and various St Patrick decorations as part of a worldwide remembrance of Ireland's patron saint.

Ireland Williston

Boston Store to Open Spring Sale Under Garrison

W A Garrison manager of the Boston Store announces a spring and summer stock purchase from the east. The store will carry up to date ladies apparel and offer cash prices. The spring opening sale starts Saturday and lasts one week.

Boston M. N. Garrison Garrison

County Officials Crack Down On Prohibition Violators

County Attorney A L Burdick Sheriff Erickson and deputies have been active this past week rounding up violators of the law against intoxicants. One or two suspects who attempted to avoid arrest were bound over in justice court to answer charges.

Piggers County A. L. Burdick Erickson Justice Court

Williston Bowling Championship Won By C L Marshall

C L Marshall won the Williston bowling title after a three night, six-player series at the Great Northern alleys and 15 games. He led Kelley by 31 pins after the final five games, scoring 978 in the last set and a single-game high of 242. The grand average for the six players was 174 1 3.

Williston C. L. Marshall Great Northern W. J. Kelley Marshall Kelley Tnnis Gaylord Hogan Rusk

Long Lost Son Sought by Duluth Mother Hannah Bye

Mrs Hannah Bye of 214 Second Avenue West Duluth Minnesota asks news readers to help locate her son missing for over a year. The Graphic reports no person by that name is known locally and asks anyone with knowledge of a Bye in North Dakota to have him contact his family.

The Graphic Hannah Bye Second Avenue West Duluth Minnesota North Dakota Bye

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DR. Myklestad Friedman MIN Association Citizens Institute U.S NAPO Fisk Arthur Clay Michigan
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