May Fifteenth Cleaning Up Day Sets City Effort
City leaders and civic groups in Williston plan a May 15 cleaning up day to clear streets yards and alleys of weeds and rubbish. A mayoral marshal will oversee hauling teams and a central burning point will be used for weeds under fire department control.
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Public Library
Jackson
Williston
Dey
J. W. Jackson
Board of Health
T. A. McKay
Dr. Jones
Wm. English
Civic League
John Bruegger
H. J. Baker
J. D. Gates
B. &T. Club
L. B. Dochterman
S. Brownell
W. B. Overson
E. R. Brownson
Public Schools
Ellithorpe
Kansas City
Spokane
City Beautiful
America
City Council Weighs Sidewalks and Power Plant Upgrades
The city council met Monday with all members present. Petitions for sidewalks on Third and Fifth avenues were accepted. Superintendent Mackenroth outlined needed repairs and new machinery for the light plant, totaling a little over 11,000 dollars. Adjournment moved to Tuesday then postponed to next Monday due to no quorum.
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Third
Fifth Avenues
Mackenroth
City School Exhibit Showcases Student Work
The city schools host an exhibit Friday afternoon from 1 to 6 PM featuring high school and grade woodwork cooking and sewing. Prizes donated by local businessmen go to top works. Parents and others are invited to visit the third floor display in the main building.
Williston Plans Welcome For 4th Night Out Visit
Mayor Jackson received a letter from C. S. Harrington secretary of the Minnesota State Automobile Association stating that during their endurance run this summer the group will stop in Williston on the fourth night out from the Twin Cities. He asks for arrangements for the visitors’ entertainment during the evening.
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Jackson
C. S. Harrington
Minnesota State Automobile Association
Williston
Twin Cities
High School Declamation Contest May 9 at Library
Tuesday evening May 9 high school students will compete to represent the school in a declamation contest at the University May 19 and 20. Contestants include Katie Preble Lois Brown Genevieve Allen Maybelle Boystrom Florence McWilliams Colin Kerr Grover Johnson and Robert Mansfield. One winner from each gender will be chosen. a 35 cent admission is charged to cover trip expenses. The contest takes place at the public library building.
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University
Katie Preble
Lois Brown
Genevieve Allen
Maybelle Boystrom
Florence McWilliams
Colin Kerr
Grover Johnson
Robert Mansfield
Univerversity
Public Library
Williston Depot Exhibit Booth Improves in Appearance
The Williston exhibit booth at the depot has gained attention for a marked improvement in appearance. Old vegetables and worthless materials were replaced with new items. For collections contact D. Milloy at 38 me.
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Williston
Williston welcomes Northwestern Development delegates
A twelve car special carrying 150 delegates from Duluth and the Twin Cities to the Northwestern Development Meeting in Helena arrived in Williston at 1 pm and was greeted by about 2000 residents led by Mayor Jackson and the Williston Concert band. Governor Eberhart and Mayor Haynes praised Williston’s growth as the train headed west at 2 pm.
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Duluth
Twin Cities
Minnesota
North Dakota
Northwestern Development
Helena
Williston
Jackson
Government Irrigation
L. W. Hill
Great Northern
Eberhart
Haynes
Minneapolis
West
Williston to Host Exhibition by Cue Masters
Williston spectators will see George Spears and Lew Shaw in an exhibition at Ideal Billiard hall. The event features three-ball games with no count, two balk line pool matches, and other fancy shots, with Shaw making his first appearance here.
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Williston
George Spears
Lew Shaw
Spears
Shaw
Osteopathic Doctor Opens Sanitarium In City
Dr St James F Blanchard a Kirkville Missouri graduate of the American school of Osteopathy has bought out Dr Jackson’s practice and will open an Osteopathic Sanitarium with electrical baths east of the central school building. He plans to move in at the start of the week and Mrs Blanchard will join later this week. Dr Jackson departs to practice in Montana after being in Williston where he made many friends. C D Milloy handles old accounts for local collections.
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Bought Jackson
St. James F. Blanchard
American School of Osteopathy
Kirkville
Dr. Jackson
Blanchard
Montana
Williston
Real Estate Board Meeting Names Committees
Real estate men held a meeting last Tuesday evening and appointed executive arbitration legislative good roads and press committees. A banquet for association members is planned at the G N Cafe on Tuesday night May 16.
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Willestom
R. M. Calderwood
F. P. Bergman
H. Y. Smith
J. Arthur Cunningham
A. R. Veitch
L. S. Champine
S. M. Hydle
A. J. Field
W. B. Joverson
N. Hayes
Geo. A. Gilmore
Good Roads
E. R. Brownson
W. H. Denny
A. D. Paulson
J. W. Jackgoo
A.O. Anderson
E. C. Carney
G. N. Cafe
Association
St Peters Church Easter Services and Photo Ad
St Peters Church Episcopal lists Third Sunday after Easter services with Holy Communion for children at 9 45 a m and choral communion with a sermon at 11 a m Vespers with a sermon at 8 p m An Olson's Studio photograph ad offers lifelike pictures of children to preserve their memory. studio address 44tf.
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Episcopal
Olson
Sheriff Olson Returns From East With Flight of Fugitives
Sheriff Olson came back to the city from an eastern trip with Melvin Howe who was convicted of horse stealing but granted a new trial. Howe fled to Kansas City as bondsmen withdrew their support. Olson also pursued Chas Biggs in Battle Creek Michigan after mortgaged property cases here and in Indiana. Biggs escaped jail using a stove shaker, and remains at large while wanted for multiple crimes.
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Olson
Melvin Howe
Howe
Kansas City
Battle Creek
Michigan
Chas, Biggs
Williston
Biggs
Indiana
Mayor Jackson Invited to Grand Forks Cornerstone
Grand Forks invites Mayor Jackson to attend the cornerstone laying for the new city hall on May 9. It is hoped Williston may soon issue similar literary invitations.
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Jackson
Grand Forks
Williston
Memorial Day Plans in Williston Announced
Mayor Jackson and other residents arrange a Memorial Day program to be held at the Gates opera house with speeches and music. Afterward, old soldiers and citizens will march to the burying ground to decorate graves with flowers. veterans are asked to send names to Mayor Jackson promptly.
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Jackson
Williston
Gates Opera House
Williston High Debaters Reach Herald Cup Semi finals
Wil liston High School representatives John Harter Charles Shafer and Edna Kerr have won all preliminary debates and travel with Miss McAndrew to Minnewaukan for Friday’s semi final. Only Casselton Minnewaukan and Williston remain in contention for a final with Casselton. The Herald Cup is offered by the Grand Forks Herald.
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Williston High School
John Harter
Charles Shafer
Edna Kerr
Miss McAndrew
Minnewaukan
Casselton
Williston
Westlawn Lutheran Church Service Schedule
Westlawn Lutheran announces a Sunday service next Sunday at eight pm with Sunday school at 10 15 am. A prayer meeting and Bible study are planned for next Wednesday evening at eight in the church. Welcome to all.
League Hears From E G Lewis In Williston Telegram
The American Women's League of Williston received a St. Louis telegram detailing arrangements with Class A publishers to liquidate and organize corporate holdings. Mr. Lewis will lead field operations and boost membership to a million in five years. The next meeting is Monday at the Library building with Miss Mary McAndrews in charge and a roll call for quotes from Sir Walter Scott.
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American Women’s League of
Williston
St. Louis
Square Deal
Lewis
League
North Dakota
Washington State
Post Office Department
American Woman’s League
Mary McAndrews
Walter Scott
M. A. Todd
Gypsy Tea Benefit for Mrs. Berry in Williston
The Indies of Williston stage a Gypsy tea benefit at the Odd Fellows hall on Friday May 5 to aid Mrs. Berry, whose husband serves time in Bismarck. Proceeds fund homestead support after hospital and county aid, with fortunes told 25 cents, tea cup art 15 cents, theater program, ice cream and cake served. all for a worthy family with five children.
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Odd Fellows
Williston
Berry
Bismarck
Williston Hospital
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S. J. Creaser
M. J. Borsheim
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Richard Peyton
Wnresota
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D. Milloy
C. D. Milloy
Real Estate Board
St. Peters Church
Sheriff Olson
Mayor Jackson
Veterans Names
Westlawn Lutheran Church
E. G. Lewis
American Woman's League
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