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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1915

Page

3

Spring Coulee Rural Area Seeding and Social Notes

In Rural Williams County Spring Coulee area locals share seedings and light visitors. William and Orin Hamilton visited Will Haines Sunday, then Mr and Mrs Walter Mitchells in the evening. Sunday school next Sunday at 10:80 preaching after. Rev Shaw adds interest with his lesson illustration. Arthur Clay’s misfortune shocks the community amid planting expenses and family hardship. A heavy Sunday afternoon rain followed, with thunder and mist. Nellie Gilmore ends Gambetta school Friday with a benefit at L C Williams home. Young people gather for farewell. Mares of North Dakota plans noted. Various visits and gatherings: Rigdon McGook and Arena Frank, Frank Gelts recovering, Willis McCoy visiting relatives, Grover Rhodes and Miss Sorenson out Sunday, Arena B Brank helping with cleaning, Rennberger family guests, Ray Stayer visiting and Rhodes Brothers Saturday.

Spring Coulee William Orin Hamilton Garden Valley Will Haines Walter Mitchells Shaw Arthur Clay Tyrone Nellie Gilmore Gambetta Miss Gilmore Rigdon McGevook Miss Arena Frank Frank Gelts Willis McCoy Rij Mer Grover Rhodes Miss Sorenson Rigdon McCoy Trena Frank W. W. Keltners Clarence Rennberger Sues Sheppards Ray Stayer Gues Rhods Brothers Abram Miller James Sheppards O. A. Kauffman Horace Sporline J. Moses Mondak Fred Brookett Andrew Solberg Alexander Visl Catey Abbott Mra. Wae W. Hanson West Williston Mina Nettie le Toewiey Belloway A.B. Etch Donald Kerr Ranch Wm. Shoup Dr. Drake C. W. Moses James Beisel Joseph Evans Hill Top Ernest Scott Jeanette Porter Scott Ranch Eight Mile Buford Mercantile Co P. F. Elmore Clifford Mumby Fairview G. W. Ritter M. C. Wilkerson Deean Mattie Mine Warren Sioux Ferry James P. Beisel Fom Four Mile Bng Bris Jones Mian Ovida Beisel Peep J. J. Raastad Marjorie Dentin Ryan Billa Winn Sam Williston Ins Etta William Fox Trenton Rawleigh McKenzie County James Aeers Ben Franklin Elmer Briar B. F. Anderson George Olson Squires Carl Schoen Charbonneay Walter Haas Dow Speribet E. J. Lander and Co Grand Forks Four Mile C. J. Morken I. J. Moses Sunnyside Ranch W. M. Curtis J. Miller Ed Purcell Elmer Morris Funke D. D. Allen C. T. Ryan W. R. Mumby, Sr Hervig W. Scott Stranahan M. E Spokane Washington John Nieter Dieter Museen Sani Reul Dickens Josep Jane Son Ansel and and Beisel Four-Mile Mra Alex Lester William and Talken Haldal Florence Baker Willian Pre Preston Mondaka MD J. Taylor Noi Rikt Jeani Mra. J Carey Rome Elizabeth Newmac Buford Trenton Boys Bator al Re William Stranshan John Goode Mr. Goode Marjorie Ryan William Dishon Joamaly C. J. Morken John Akers J. A. Beisel J. 8. Carey E. E. Jones Harry Snell William Poleway Mr. Hollater Pat

Local Social News and Visits In The Community

Mr and Mrs Will Hanna visited at George Boens Sunday Cecil Jackson spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr Harts Mrs C O Hanna and children visited Mrs Wylie Thompson Sunday Lottie Sutherland assisted J W Brown for a few days Ida Bell of McKenzie County assisted Axel Carlson Alvin Reesabere John Wagerman attended Saturday Mrs Durham and daughter Chloe visited Mrs y and Sun called at Earl Swimlys Sunday Mr J W Brown installed a five and a half barrel watering tank for stock Dance at Carl Bellachs May 15 promises a good time Hart and Miss Reibramen en Hart bought a 1915 model 74 Ford automobile Sunday dinner at Rey Harriss Ford party berths and Anna with Mr Hart Ethyl Riebramen Lottie Sutherland called at John Henry Slagerman home Sunday

Pherrin Will Hanna George Boen Cecil Jackson Harts Hanna Wylie Thompson Lottie Sutherland J. W. Brown Biss Ida Bell McKenzie Co Axel Carlson Alvin Reesabere John Wagerman Satuday Durham Chloe Mra.y Sun John Henry Slagerman Suni

Eden Valley social notes and dry spell update

Eden Valley reports a dry period with a hint of summer. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. O A Myers last Thursday. Mr Oscar Carlson and family visited Mr O A Myers. Mrs Ettie Zimmerman and family were guests of Mr J M Kauffman on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ben Frank and daughter Arena were guests of Mr Horace Sporlines Sunday. Mrs Ben Frank and daughter visited Mrs Frank's brother Mr Dan Kauffman Saturday afternoon. Goldie, a caller on Saturday, called on Mrs C Zaco Sunday evening.

Eden Valley O. A. Myers Oscar Carlson Ettie Zimmerman J. M. Kauffman Ben Frank Arena Horace Sporlines Frank Dan Kauffman Pes Goldie

Marmon Lad Leads Marmon Runaway Scrapes

Marmon notes report E W Hall seen in the area last Friday working at carpentry for ard Bilao. Harriet Phillips stayed with Mrs Smith, who also had a runaway incident leaving Mrs Smith with a scratched arm. Loken moves buildings north five miles. Mrs Silker visits Williston. Mrs Walsted and Mrs Thoratad visit L C Johnson.

Marmon E. W. Hall Luty Ard Bilao J. A. Silker Gudor Loken Armon EB. C. Smith

Local social notes include births and visits in Missouri

The item records a new baby girl for Mrs A C Wegenman and relatives in Missouri, mentions visits by Shaw and Mrs Sah Mire, and notes Charley Booke and family moving to a farm near Bonetrall, Oscar and Walter Booke remaining, along with a Bartley gathering for a nineteenth birthday marked by dancing.

Missouri Ruth Fenniss Pear de Solar Wee Nave Ean Shaw C. A. Wicks Gee Shaw Mapes Lees Bois Penman A. C. Wegenman Piramet Avoca Charley Booke Bonetrall Oscar Walter Booke Ana Youre Bartley

Rose Hill Visitors and Local Family Updates

Rose Hill reports Mr. in Kaetzel in the vicinity Monday morning. Mr. Oscar Albrecht, recently ill, is able to work again. Mr. Bill Mingle and Miss Clara Busch called on the Lettera family. Lord in Williston visited friends in the area the past week. Mr. Chas West and his son Melvin were in town Sunday evening.

Rose Hill

Wheelock News Personal Notes and Local Events

Local social pages report visits and greetings from Mesera Kaetzel Dan Williams and Carl Stensen Alma alle echt pent suederance Kaetzel events in Wheelock. Otto Hints anniversary celebration and a farewell party for Rev Thornell mark community happenings with visits to Williston Montana Minnesota Minot and St Paul.

Strandahl News: Fram Club Plans Nine-Player Baseball

The Fram club will form a baseball nine soon. Mrs A Olson visited Willis ton last Saturday. Orivind Aakhus played to a full house at the community gathering Saturday. The Ladies Aid Free church plans a May celebration in the church. Mr Nordame and family with Ole Stover attended a concert at Hagbo schoolhouse Saturday evening. Mr E P Johnsons place also Stover Carl Eggen mentioned. Many land seekers expected soon as clubs push to settle every vacant quarter.

Eden Valley Community News Windy Dry Spell

Mrs. Ed Lampman is on the sick list and winds blow with dry weather. Neighbors report Ben Franks repainting their house while Miss Iva Joyce visits Miss Arena Frank. W W Keltner brands cattle Wednesday and Fred Sherland’s guests include Mr and Mrs Sherland. Abram Miller buys a new Studebaker and friends visit. Rev Fred Sherland preaches Farewell at Brethren church. The group plans a move to Ray N Dak then on to Dak. A humorous note closes with wise but playful quips about shoes and politics.

Ben Franks Iva Joyce Arena Frank W. W. Keltner Fred Sherland Arena B. Frank Tvei Bontrager Abram Miller Marsh Riedon McCoy Frank Geltz O. A. Myers James Rhodes Irene Sorenson Horace Sperling Brethern Ray N. D. Wedy Dak

Buford News Letter Highlights Local Life and Visits

Community notes from Buford cover school visits, business calls, Sunday hosts, and road trips. Residents like Frank Reams and John Johnston figure in social calls, farming updates, and church sermons. The report details trades, affectionate notes, and upcoming county picnic plans.

Remembering a Farmhouse Through Modern Upgrades

A nostalgic reminiscence contrasts a rural home with a modernized farm. The old house now features acetylene lighting, gas-powered laundry, a telephone, phonograph, and improved plumbing. Farm work blends science with tradition as Dad runs both farm and business, while poultry and livestock like Southdown sheep and Plymouth Rocks remain.

Gaso Enorere Agnanes Aingsan Ares Piervey Plymouth Rock

Parallels Drawn Between 1895 and 1915 Politics

A writer argues that political conditions in 1895 mirror those of 1915 with a Democratic tariff law, similar unemployment, and off year trends. Electoral shifts toward Republicans are seen as foreshadowing a Republican president in 1916, echoing McKinley’s 1896 rise and Wilson’s 1912-13 optimism about America’s industry and freedom.

Cleveland Sf Country Wi Wilson America

Town Improvement Sparks Debate On Morality And Streets

The article discusses social discipline and public order, arguing for quarantine or convent confinement for those deemed immoral until they can prove love and responsibility. It then extols urban beautification with clean streets, sidewalks, shade trees, and orderly yards as marks of refinement and thrift.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Williams County California San Francisco San Diego Pacific Coast Sunset Magazine Service Bureau Mesera Kaetzel Dan Williams John Albrecht Carl Stensen Almaalle As Kaetzel Bryan Sini A. M Otto Ethan Wheelock News Frank Ike Ray Wm. Gifford H. N. Peterson Wm. Owens Montana Wheelock i Ole Hyde J. B. Settle Minot Tourtlotte Conrad, Mont Chas. Trasdell Chas. Dunn A Maloney Chas. Joney Temple C. E. Wirkins Rogers Lumber Company Joel Eggleston Wheelock Robert Lodgeen Minnesota Towa G. Strong Strong Thornell Henry Hanson Mrs. Thornell St. Paul Ed Lampman Buford News Frank Reams Geo Eaornare John Johnston Bramen Web Bramen A. E. Twichel F. M. Huston Durehaeet Rens Miller M. J. Taylor Dan Scott Joe Snell Sami M. N. Owings Je Joe Beisel Eeley McCall Brothers F. M. Shatewell Ome Pe-Ru-Na Arthur L Pteres Sher- Adan Loula Williams County State Bank
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