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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1912

Page

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North Dakota to Exhibit at Northwestern Products Exposition

North Dakota plans a large display at the Northwestern Products Exposition in Minneapolis from November 12 to 23. The state will receive free exhibit space through the Civic and Commerce Association of Minneapolis and the League. Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon are the seven states to be represented with seven booths and a shared state booth.

Minneapolis North Dakota Burke Northwestern Development League Civic and Commerce Association of League St. Paul Minnesota South Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon

Stanton for Clerk of Court

A. W. Stanton announces for Clerk of Court. Born on a Minnesota farm 31 years ago, educated at Lansboro High School, Minnesota. He moved to North Dakota at 19, homesteaded, clerked in a general store, ran a business at Portal, was postmaster at Kermit, and for 3.5 years served as deputy sheriff. He pledges to be an efficient clerk if nominated and elected.

A. W. Stanton Stanton Minnesota Lansboro, Minn North Dakota Portal N. D Kermit

Divorce Granted to Mrs Pearl Hathaway by Judge Fisk

A divorce was granted to Mrs Pearl Hathaway from Ray Hathaway in district court on Monday on grounds of non support. They married in 1909 and have no living children. Chas Potter of Wheelock was in the city Wednesday.

Pearl Hathaway Fisk Ray Hathaway Chas. Potter Wheelock

Violet Luncheon by Ladies Aid at Odd Fellows Hall

Six women of the Methodist Ladies Aid hosted a violet luncheon at Odd Fellows hall on Saturday afternoon. One hundred fifty guests enjoyed violet decorations and a souvenir cluster each. Miss Jewett won a guessing contest and received a painted plate. The program included vocal solos, a reading, and instrumental performances.

Mesdames D. E. Fuller H. Lampman Robert Slater J. B. Settle J. G. van Cleve A. H. Brown Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church Odd Fellows Hall Miss Jewett Miss Ahlers Theo Settle Miss Rutledge

Last Concert a Popular One by Ernest Gamble Party

The Ernest Gamble Concert Party at Gates Hall Monday evening drew a good audience. Gamble sang with high rank, Verna Page on violin was meritorious, and Edwin M. Shonert’s piano numbers were excellent. The trio offered a difficult to beat combination. The program mixed classical and popular elements and left listeners pleased, ranking with the city’s best musical productions.

Ernest Gamble Ernest Gambie Verna Page Edwin M. Shonert Gates Hall Gamble Miss Page Shonert

Creegan Lectures in Williston on A Year in the Orient

Rev OC C Creegan of Fargo College will lecture at the Congregational church on April 1 The talk titled A Year in the Orient aims to inspire with intellectual and spiritual insights The event is free with a silver offering collected at the end and marks Creegan's first visit to the region

OC. C. Creegan D. D Fargo College Congregational Church Orient Creegan United States Williston

Easter Millinery Show Unveils Spring Hats Event

Easter millinery display showcasing new spring hats invites the public to a two day showing on Friday and Saturday March 29 and 30. Miss C M Taylor hosts with a note to hear Dr Creegan speak at the Congregational church on Monday evening April 1 with no admission charge and a silver offering at close.

C. M. Taylor Dr. C. ©. Creegan Congregational Church

McKinley argues North Dakota primary shows soap box risk

Director McKinley of the Taft campaign says North Dakota's primary demonstrates how a state without party rules could turn into a soap box Nominating fight. He cites John Bass noting Democrats voted for La Follette in the Republican primary, and warns of a national scandal if such open contests persist. Ten North Dakota delegates previously pledged Roosevelt.

Washington McKinley Taft Campaign North Dakota John 8. Bass Roosevelt LaFollette Taft Bureau Chicago la Follette

Election Of Officers And New Members For Local Elks

The annual election of officers of the B P G I was held Saturday night. Seven new members joined the Elkdom: William Robinson G A Randall Schafer L M Harvey Mr Rawlins C V Olson Mr Metz and Walter McAllister. Officers elected include W H Denny Exalted Ruler William Broderick Leading Knight Dr Baker Loyal Knight William Lynch Secretary William Davidson Treasurer Jo Lavallee Tyler A J Bessie Grand Lodge Representative Harry J Weatherwax Lecturing Knight.

William Robinson G. A. Randall Schafer L. M. Harvey Rawlins C. V. Olson Metz Walter McAllister W. H. Denny Wm. Broderick Dr. Baker William Lynch William Davidson Jo. Lavallee Tyler A. J. Bessie Grand Lodge Harry J. Weatherwax

Correction on church union statement clarifies three church members

An oversight in local papers misstated the union as of churches. the writer corrects it to reflect the union of members from the three churches. J B Falkanger requested the clarification.

J.b.falkanger

Williston Welcomes Back Pioneer William Black Family

Mr William Black a pioneer stockman of Knife River and his wife returned from California where they spent the winter He purchased the McGahey residence and will reside in Willis ton The Graphic extends a warm welcome from local citizens to Mr and Mrs Black

William Black Knife River California Black McGahey Williston

Palm Sunday at Saint Peter's Church Features Benediction

Saint Peter's Episcopal Church invites worshipers to Palm Sunday services with palm branches distributed to all attendees The day marks the start of Holy Week and includes bright processional music and a special sermon titled The crowd and the Christ. A. T. Russell of Queen City Fire Inc visited Ellsworth for a fire loss adjustment.

St. Peter’s Church Jerusalem Jesus Christ J. A. Corbett A. T. Russell Queen City Fire Inc. Company Ellsworth

Will Inspect Company Before Tonight Inspection

Captain G H Williams of the 16th Infantry U S A to inspect the local company for defects in arms, uniform and discipline. He will be joined by Colonel J H Frame of the 1st Infantry North Dakota National Guard. Full field uniform and kit will be examined including intrenching tools. No rations or ammunition carried.

G. H. Williams 16Th Infantry Williams J. H. Frame 1St Infantry

Marriage Licenses and Lectures Noted in Local Notices

Marriage licenses issued for Robert Krause and Pheba Krause of Ray Ole Raaum and Ellen Johnson of Gam betta George Bronson and Mary Dean of Temple. President C C Creegan of Fargo lectures at the Congregational church Monday evening April first on A Year in the Orient.

Robert Krause Pheba A. Krause Ray Ole Raaum Ellen Johnson Gambetta George Bronson Mary B. Dean Temple C. C. Creegan Fargo Congregational Church Orient

Were Wedded Again After Reconciliation

Robert K. Krause and Mrs. Pheba Krause remarried in a Sunday ceremony. The couple, of Ray, had previously divorced in May and now resume their married life with a grown family headed by a nineteen year old.

Lider Hartsohh Robert K. Krause Pheba Krause Ray

Homestead bill advances to conference after three year term

The House passed the three year homestead bill already approved by the Senate and amended by the Public Lands Committee. Telegram from Hanna confirms it is likely to become law, praised as a major Northwest achievement. Also noted is the March 15 marriage of Charles E. Austin and Mary Brunt in Grinnell.

House Senate House Committee On Public Lands Representative Hanna Hanna Charles E. Austin Mary Brunt Grinnell Butler Court House

Williston Band Benefit Dance Scheduled at Gates Hall

The Civic League will host a Williston Band benefit dance at Gates Hall on April 5. The band will perform in full regalia with a full orchestra for most dances and tickets are one dollar. The event invites all to attend.

Civic League Gates Hall Williston

Mrs. Fuller Hosts Pleasant Afternoon Tea Party

D. E. Fuller entertained about fourteen lady friends at her home yesterday afternoon. Contests awarded prizes to Mrs. Cascaden and Mrs. H. Lampman. A six o'clock three course luncheon followed in a dining room decorated with pink and white streamers and carnations. Guests praised Mrs. Fuller as a charming hostess.

D. E. Fuller

Lecture on New Modern Woodview Rates at Hall

On Thursday evening April 9 special lecturer L A Corey will speak at the O O F Hall about new Modern Woodview rates. All members urged to attend. H Meyers Clerix.

L. A. Corey Woodview H. Meyers Clerix

Cunningham Couple Celebrate First Anniversary Bridge Party

Mr and Mrs J Arthur Cunningham marked their first wedding anniversary with a bridge party last Friday evening attended by twelve guests Luncheon followed the bridge games played for a light social occasion in the host home.

J. Arthur Cunningham Fields

Minneapolis Girl Brutally Killed in Shocking Crime

Police investigate the death of 15 year old Alice Matthews found strangled near her Minneapolis home after a theatre outing. Witnesses spoke of a car ride with a young man and a possible sidewalk quarrel heard by a neighbor.

Minneapolis Minn Alice Matthews Miss Matthews Matthews G. W. Tibbith Henry Matthews

Work Completed on Divide County Records Copying

The Divide county Register of Deeds records copying project will finish in a few days and be handed to contractor M K Porter of Minot. Miss Bess Moe of Chetek Wisconsin supervised a team of 15 to 20 workers producing over 22 million instruments plus about a dozen index volumes using special typewriters and ink. L O Higley, register of deeds, provided access from 8 am to 6 pm and on holidays. Continued on page 5.

Register of Deeds Office Divide M. K. Porter Minot Register of Deeds of Bess Moe Cheteek Wisconsin L. O. Higley Register of Deeds Mary Margo

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Ofice C. F. Hall Pres. Creegan M'Kinley Wm. Denny Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church Kyrie Epistle —Corpel Captain Williams U. S. Army Colonel Frame Mrs. Fuller Bridge Party
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