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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1910
Page
3
Easter Sunday services in Norwegian at 11 a.m. The Ladies Aid meets March 30 at 815 Main St with Mrs. Eidsness. The Young Peoples Society gathers March 1 at 8:30 p.m. Rev J WuLrssexs headlines a Friday April 1 showing of The Parish Priest at Gates Opera House.
The Williston grand opening and reception at the Boston last Friday evening is hailed as the first triumph of its kind here. Attendees praised the event for elegance and elaborateness with many notable ladies attending. The opening's success is reflected in strong business reports since opening night. Mr. Garrison is celebrated for four years of effort and presents every lady with a souvenir as music from the orchestra enhanced the evening.
A lady spiritualist Madame LaMay stops at Hotel Willis in room 1 offering readings on past and future. Skeptics who visited say she can locate lost articles and money and reveal true past events and likely futures. Relatives friends or items found by following her guidance may be possible.
The paper prints a cut of the proposed new library to be built this summer. Architect Frost of Minot earns praise for the design and past projects including the West Lawn school. Frost met with local business leaders this week and then left for Havre to discuss plans for large business blocks.
The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church holds a home cooking and apron sale in Odd Fellows hall on Saturday afternoon April 2. Known as fine cooks, they offer what they call the best ever in home cooking and also sell aprons at the event.
Special Easter services planned at the M E church with morning and evening programs. The 10 30 morning service includes a class reception and communion. Evening service starts at 8 and features special music from the choirs. All are invited.
Cordial welcome to ladies to view the new season bonnets in the Model Market department. Mrs. Johanna seeks agents at 423 2nd Ave East after 6 p.m. position does not require experience.
Williston residents petition Rev W F Purcell to repeat the Parish Priest drama at Gates Opera House. The show next runs Friday evening April first with half the proceeds donated to the Williston band. Signatories include Mayor John Bruegger and several local officials and citizens.
Mrs E Flint acts as agent for Chas A Stevens Brothers Chicago offering ladies misses and childrens garments. Corsets and hosiery available. Phone 291 or visit 423 2nd Ave East. 39-tf
The Congregational Ladies Aid hosts a sale and supper at the Odd Fellows hall on Tuesday afternoon and evening, May 29th. Attendees are urged to attend for meals and fundraising.
Household furniture offered for sale. Carl Frank Oyesen at Citizens National Bank. Easter Sunday services in the Court House morning and evening with special music led by Alb Johanson, pastor.
Local performers present The Parish Priest at Gates Opera House on April 1. The event showcases community talent with a mix of acting and musical interludes, highlighting local theater participation and invitations to attendees.
The Washington Post observes that the U S capital treats all men as equal. Diplomats visiting from abroad join in the informal life, riding horseback and enjoying egalitarian access. The result is a picturesque cosmopolitan capital.
The piece argues courtesy facilitates commercial exchange and social cohesion, stating it remains a key but costly mental effort for most people to maintain consistently in business interactions. It suggests widespread observance would benefit the commercial community.
A new alloy called cork metal blends magnesium with small amounts of aluminum and iron, offering about 40 percent lighter properties than aluminum for aircraft manufacture. It reacts with hot water producing hydrogen, a challenge likely solvable with future work. The Farm Journal contrasts two attitudes toward wildlife, one praising nature's beauty and the other lamenting the urge to kill.
A note from the Alms Signal describes an Alma resident praised as part of the high-brow set being serenaded in the early hours. A friend recalls waking to vocal singing and finds it a charming, tasteful gesture.
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