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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
1
The Williston Choral Union’s Tuesday Library Auditorium concert impressed a sparse crowd. Led by Prof Onstad, four choruses performed with polish, notably the Lost Chord and a Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody duet by Miss Wheeler and Miss Hougan. June may bring a second concert. late attendees missed a fine program.
The Bainville to Plentywood branch began a new schedule on Monday March 17 improving service. The Williston to Plentywood train arrives at 11 45 p m and departs 1 45 a m giving visitors time to transact county seat business. Freight runs noon and leaves when prepared, ensuring better overall service for towns on the branch.
Governor Hanna vetoed the appropriation for the state tax commission saying it would cost about 40 000 during the biennial period and that a single tax commissioner could save about 30 000. He argues the bill would practically abolish the commission by removing funds for salaries and expenses.
A Miss Taylors display proclaims a nice selection of new hair goods including switches curls puffs and transformations. Prices range from 20 to 80. Ad.
Comrades request Rev. E. B. Shaw to lead a Memorial Service for the Soldier Dead on Sunday May 25 at 10 30 AM. He agrees honoring veterans, Sons of Veterans and Revolution, with decorated church, patriotic music, and reserved seats for Old Soldiers Spanish American War soldiers and Company E NDNG members.
Relatives of local residents reported safe after a devastating storm in Omaha Nebraska area last Monday evening. Authorities warned of widespread damage, communication outages, and looting risks as militia patrolled storm swept districts and search efforts continued.
The meeting on dairying and creamery interests drew about forty attendees despite a cold snap and short notice. State Dairy Commissioner R F Flint and assistant E A Greenwood shared practical advice on dairy farming and the benefits of creameries for community financial stability and business reliability.
The Seventh Annual Ball at Gates Hall drew the second largest crowd in Williston’s history with more than one hundred couples. Capt and Mrs Evans led the grand march at 9 30 pm. The militia organized eighteen regular dances and three extras, with Onstad orchestra providing music. Visitors from out of town attended.
Citizens urged to attend Commercial Club dinner at Library Hall tonight to hear President McVey of the University discuss How Clubs and Organizations Can Work For The Best Interests of the Community. Attendance so far shows limited interest in the Institute.
County Auditor M. H. Asen attended with the North Dakota Tax Commission at Minot where L. E. Birdsell Frank Packard and George Wallace joined about a dozen county auditors from Ward Burke Renville Divide Williams McKenzie McHenry Wells and Mountrail. Discussed assessment equalization and proposals to raise the state's assessed valuation claiming no tax increase but lower rates. Four conferences are planned including Fargo Grand Forks Minot and Bismarck with aims to inform assessors and avoid county disadvantages.
A. B. Arnseth and Emma Louise Dahle, both of Bonetraill, wed in Williston Tuesday morning. Rev. L G Monson officiated at the home ceremony attended by the couple’s siblings Edward Arnseth and Elma Dahle. The pair left for a ten day honeymoon in Rugby, North Dakota and will reside on the groom’s farm near Bonetraill.
Grand Forks reports seed corn guidance for farmers outlining conversion rates from ears to bushels and acres planted. It notes that 100 to 120 ears yield one bushel of shelled corn and one bushel plants seven to eight acres, with caution that initial selections may be trimmed on reinspection.
The annual convention of the Federated Commercial Clubs of North Dakota at Grand Forks March 19 and 20 featured discussions on freight rates immigration publicity and good roads. Officers elected include B J Lander as president and C W Graves as secretary treasurer with an executive committee named.
A Williston citizens and voters caucus met at the courthouse to nominate city election candidates. Chairman A J Burdick led about sixty attendees who selected Joseph F Craven for President John Ruegger Jos Wegley E C Carney and J H Cooper for city commissioners. A fire in the Langdon theater burned four reels of film.
The Congregational church hosts an illustrated lecture Sunday evening on the social problem and world evangelism. The presentation covers immigration at Ellis Island, Chinatown in Los Angeles, and lumber camps in Northern Michigan. The event replaces the usual sermon, aims to engage modern issues, and seeks to seat all attendees.
The Washburn Leader reports vast coal beds in western North Dakota are burning in undeveloped mines and fires threaten lignite reserves. A hearing on coal destruction notes 32 000 square miles of beds and an estimated 500 trillion tons. The “burning bluffs” along the Missouri River have smoldered since Lewis and Clark times. Miners say fires can be stopped and a professional engineer may take charge.
A St Paul report on the St. Paul Union Stock Yards reveals North Dakota ranking among six Northwestern states in cattle and hog shipments, with sheep leading Montana and placing North Dakota second overall. 1906 to 1912 figures show declines in cattle and hog shipments due to poor crop conditions, while sheep rose, highlighting regional livestock trends.
Erickson and Long, Great Northern contractors, moved two grading locomotives by land in McKenzie county to the line near Schafer. Each engine weighs about ten tons and rode on heavy bobsleds pulled by six horses. Crossing the river is deemed safe by inspection. The machines head about 65 miles beyond Schafer to be ready for spring operations. Township election returns are being published statewide.
The library reports 1230 registered names with 105 removed and 46 juvenile cards. Three weeks in March saw 1238 total circulations, 21 percent non fiction, and 41 volumes of history. Peak day 92, peak week 408. 374 in reading room, 45 sought reference, 20 weekly answered questions. Reference materials underutilized. Nelson encyclopaedia and magazines boost knowledge.
The fourth through sixth lectures in the Travelogue course present the New Hebrides talk led by Rev E S Shaw at the Congregational church. It recounts John G Paton’s South Sea Island experiences and milestones. Admission is 25 and 16 cents. The next program, "On The Road to Mandalay," by Rev Wickard, is set for April 9 at the Methodist church.
A Greek onlookers says the assassin of King George of Greece was insane and from a nonGreek nation. He notes Greek unity, King George’s long reign, royal care for the wounded, and nurses who served in the war. The king was shot in Saloniki with his wife beside him, March 18, by Aleek Schinas.
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