Local notes and personal items from town and region
The column lists visits and presence of residents from Ray, Wildrose, Gladys, Alexander, Stroud, and Tobacco Garden. It mentions Olson's Studio promotions, an apron sale by Congregational Aid, and local business ads for insurance, garden supplies, candy, and photography. Several residents traveled or moved, including George McDonald returning from Duluth and E L Gunderson’s weekend trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migare
Ture Wank
B. C. Carney & Co
R. C. Evans
Gladys
The
Congregational Aid
Odd Fellows Hall
George McDonald
Duluth
Minn
Mammoth sale advertised at Good Luck Store and local notices
Swab and Kather advertise a mammoth sale at the Good Luck Store with Haylera candy and wallpaper promotions. Local residents Anderson Hardware, Olson’s Studio, and Daniel Bell Co. promote services from plumbing to amateur work. May notices mention Civil Service exams and rural carrier positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swab & Kathers
J. A. Caime
Ray
Mammoth Sale
N. K. Nelson
Buford
Good Luck Store
F. P. Bergman & Co
Olson
Daniel Bell & Co
Williston Electric Construction Company Receives Charter
The Williston Electric Construction Company obtained a charter this week becoming a full corporation authorized to operate. Incorporators include W. C. Tatem E. C. McCall S. J. Dorothy and Frank B. Dorothy with stockholders and directors W. C. Wirtz and George B. Moellring of Rey. The firm owns the Ray electric light plant and controls the local flour mill. capital is 25000 with 10000 paid in. Remodeling work on the Ray mill is underway and a new boiler and engine will be installed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Electric Construction Company
W. C. Tatem
E. C. McCall
S. J. Dorothy
Frank B. Dorothy
St. Croix Falls
Wis
W. C. Wirtz
George B. Moellring
Rey
Ray Electric Light Plant
T Ray
Free sugar bill sets California on edge and protests rise
California farmers and chambers of commerce urge defeat of the free sugar bill, pressuring Washington lawmakers as protests spread across cities and counties. BEET growers cite $6 million annual value and 600000 tons beet sugar produced in California, arguing passage would wipe out the industry. A subsequent teachers exam schedule is listed for Williston in 1912.
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San Francisco
Cal
California
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Kent
Baker
Congress
North Dakota
H. T. Helgeson
Sacramento
America
Jay E. Randall
Southern California Beet Growers’ Association
Senate
Sugar Trust
Titanic Dead Brought to Halifax by Mackay Bennett
The cable ship Mackay Bennett entered Halifax harbor at 8 40 am with Titanic victims. Bells tolled and flags half mast as mourners gathered. Total bodies found aboard were 190 with 116 lost at sea. identities discussed for Astor and Widener cases.
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Halifax
N S
Mackay-Bennett
Richard Roberts
Astor
Geo. B. Widener
Philadelphia
Widener
County spelling contest announces correct winner
The publication misnamed Lena Krogan as fourth in last week’s county spelling contest. Edna Anderson of District 36 School No 1 actually placed fourth with a 96 1 2 percent score. The paper clarifies the error and praises the young contestant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Krogan
Edna Anderson
Schoal
Edeg Anderson
Attorney to Help Prosecute California Desperado Miller
District Attorney Church of Fresno reports further details on Bob Miller the former McKenzie county desperado. Attorney Bessie plans to travel to California mid May to take part in Miller's prosecution with trial set for May 21.
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Bessie
Bob Miller
McKenzie County
Williston Township War Rants Payable to Treasurer
The holders of all outstanding war rants of Williston Township must present them to Township Treasurer G. J. Harding for payment.
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Williston Township
G. J. Harding
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. L. Gunderson
Anderson
H. V. Smith
E. O. Berg
Zahl
David Brunt
Granville
Swab
James McCutcheon
Stroud
Satuday
New York
Huylers
Greengard’s
Williston Mill Co
Bloom
Fairview
Mont
David Oliver
Regina
Sask
Kathleen Stubs
Presbyterian Church
E. J. Olson
Swift
Tatem
Bismarck
Capitol City
E. J. Taylor
Royal Baking Powder
You
E. R. Brownson
Williston, N. D
Anderson Hardware
Daniel Bell
Anderson's Hardware
Williston
Ray Pioneer
W. Knighton Bloom
N. C
Congregational Association
Bush & Lane
Gates Opera
Earnest Gamble
Kellerman
Champion & Meyer
West Broadway
Champine & Meyer
Minnesota
Main Street
Williton
N. D
Newton
Civil Service
Wheelock
COR
U, 8
History
Geography
Grammer
A.M
Calumet
MacKay Bennett
John Lindholm
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