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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1912

Page

4

New Aldermen Elected Amid Socialist Party Spotlight

On Tuesday election day William Snyder Dr Van Dyke Ralph A Hollar C D Smith and R R Rutledge won seats on the city council. The final three are noted as socialist party members and their presence marks a first for socialist representation on the council. Their role as propagandists for a new political social reform school will be watched with interest.

William Snyder van Dyke Ralph A. Hollar C. D. Smith R. R. Rutledge Socialist Party

Litany Book Gift to St John the Divine Cathedral

Mrs Arthur Curtiss James presented a litany book to the Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York. It is described as the costliest and most elaborate of its kind in the country, with Gothic vellum printing, red priest words, black congregational responses, and a cover of antique morocco leather adorned in gold silver and ivory measuring 12 by 15 inches.

New York Arthur Curtiss James Cathedral of St. John the Divine Samuel Hart

Gold St John centerpiece reliquary in Synod Hall

A carved ivory medallion depicts St John the Divine in gold with emblems of St Matthew Mark Luke and John in the corners. Cherubs in gold atop silver scrolls frame the central image. Silver rosettes and filigree panels surround the piece, with a litany book kept in a safe at Synod Hall for rare ceremonial use.

St. John the Divine St. Mathew Mark D. Willis James St. John Synod Hall

Leland Cafe Changes Hands To Rosa Webb

The Senate restaurant on East First street is renamed Leland Cafe with Rosa L Webb taking over management. The first dinner under new ownership will be served March 24 and the cafe will operate on the European plan.

Senate East First Street Leland Cafe Rosa L. Webb

Bohemian Girl staged at Star Theatre May 3 4

The Bohemian Girl will be staged at the Star Theatre on May 3 and 4 with full costumes. Sixty performers will take part in the opera, with the order placed with the Sheaham company of Minneapolis.

Star Theatre Sheaham Company Minneapolis

Reader requests correction to church union article

In a recent issue the writer of the report on the three Norwegian churches in the city is urged to publish a correction. J. B. Falkanger signs the note, requesting accuracy and an apology if needed.

J. B. Falkanger

Shamrock Dinner Delights Local Ladies With St Patrick Theme

Misses Crow Green Sharp Gudmanson Osdahl and Mrs Timerman were hosted by Mrs L O Higley with help from Mrs Burwell for a St Patrick's six o'clock dinner Tuesday. Green decorations and dainty white place cards with bold shamrock accents set a festive tone. Favors were green caubeens to please the Irish headgear aficionado.

Crow Green, Sharp

Miss Baldwin Hosts A Music Evening At Browns Home

Miss Baldwin entertained twelve or more guests at E. R. Browns residence Tuesday evening from eight to midnight. The event featured vocal and instrumental music with several selections performed. Among the attendees was Ma. C. Herschel Koy of New York.

Miss Baldwin E. R. Browns Ma. C. Herschel Koy New York

Church Services and Schedules Noted in Community Page

A church notices collage lists Morning worship at Methodist Episcopal Church 10 30, Sunday School 11 30, Epworth League 7 00, Evening service 8 00, and midweek prayer. Congregational outlines March 24 services with sermons on What God Gives He Gives Forever and Remember All the Way. Saint Peter's Episcopal shares Holy Communion 8 am and 11 am with sermons. Lutherans Synod and Salvation Army meet weekly. St Josephs Catholic Mass times and Christian Science services at 11 am and 7 30 pm with readings.

Methodist Episcopal Church Epworth League Frank Hollett C. E A. J. Field Jesus Saint Peter’s Episcopal Synod Lutheran Salvation Army ST. Joseph'’S Christian Science West 2Nd St

1911 Television Event Noted in Fragments

Fragmentary OCR hints at a 1911 television related note dated the 18th and an odd 8 appearing with 0 and ace ex. Details are unreadable but indicate an early broadcast or device reference with unclear context and attribution.

Miss Sharp Entertains The Watsitou Club

Miss Verna Sharp hosted the Watsitou Club on Tuesday evening for a regular meeting. The program featured music and stories followed by luncheon.

Watsitou Club Verna Sharp

Social Roundup at Rose Valley and Nearby Towns

G W Simmons visited Martin’s. Miss Alice Clair returned home with Mr and Mrs Frank and daughter Miss Rena. Clair family and Frank family visited Thornton’s Sunday. Jack Lambert visited Westview Sunday night. W E Clair and company moved wood for G M Thomas. Lando Diehl and wife visited Martin. Gertrude Marshall visited Williston. Trenton post office changed from Mrs Purcell to Mr Wilkinson for one day a week.

G. W. Simmons Martin's Alice Clair Mrs. Frank Rena Clair Frank Jack Lambert Westview Mr.Thornton W. E. Clair and Company G. M. Thomas Lando Diehl Martin Gertrude Marshall Williston Trenton

Rose Hill notes on local movers and village events

Herman Skogberg delivered ballot boxes to L A Albright this week. Arno Grimm moved to his former homestead on Black Tail creek and will farm in spring. Township Supervisors met last Tuesday with most present. Chas Van Trees and Will Albrecht rode to Williston midweek. Albright brothers bustle hauling straw near Bonetrails. Misses Coolihan and McChesney of Williston visited the Chas West home. Arneson left Big Four mine for Enterprise Montana. Lampman plastering his ranch house and plans to move from Williston. Some wanted to attend a Spring Coulee party but roads were bad. About twenty five friends surprised Mr and Mrs Albright on Saturday for Mrs Albrecht's twenty third birthday. A pleasant evening of cards and dancing. We love winter but oh you spring.

Mrs. Albright Mrs. Albrecht

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Winster Panay Planes Litany A.C. James THE Hauges Synode Sunday School Ladies Aid P. Lindstrom Dr. Distad U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau N. D Ace Ex Tv Miss Sharp Rose Valley Jaques Mfg. Co Chicago Rose Hill Herman Skogberg L. A. Albright Arno Grimm Black Tail Creek Board of Township Supervisors Judge Battes Will Albrecht Chas. van Trees Albright Brothers Coolihan and McChesney Chas. West U. S. Arneson Enterprise Montana H.R. Lampman Neck of the Woods Spring Coulee Boston W. A. Garrison Williston, N. D
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