Federated Clubs Meet This Week in Local City
The Seventh Annual meeting of the Federated Clubs of the third district is to be held here tomorrow. Ladies from Civic League and B T Club host visiting members with hotel rooms and a Great Northern Cafe banquet. Afternoon program features vocal selections, a symposium on education, home economics, extension services, conservation legislation and more led by Clara Macdonald and other local figures.
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G. N. Cafe
Civic League
B & T Club
Great Northern Cafe
Missing Horses Prompt Police Action Call
During months many horses disappeared from farmers around the country. J L Williams reported three strays last winter and later traced sightings led toward Marmon, but the mares worth at least 500 dollars remain missing. Williams suspects theft and urges authorities to pursue a possible rustling organization. A city expert, Rev H F Swartz, will visit Williston May 31 to speak at the regular service for Rev E S Shew, an opportunity limited to a few chosen in the state.
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J. L. Williams
Marmon
Williama
City
H. F. Swartz
New York City
Congregational Home Missionary Society
Williston
E.S. Shew
New Modern Church
Do Not Favor General Strike in Colorado and National View
Indianapolis May 8 report of the United Mine Workers special committee warns against a general strike at this time while supporting financial aid for Colorado. It notes continued work may help miners there and mentions potential policy changes if conditions worsen and federal protection is lacking. The document also critiques John D Rockefeller Jr for advocating settlement through talks to avoid violence in Colorado. WATPA TISERS ELECTION notice: election June 1 in Williston North Dakota to select five directors for five-year terms. meeting hours 9 AM to 5 PM. Thomas president Ellithorpe secretary.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Colorado
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Total Companies
Watpa Tisers
Wisten Wotts
What Became of Parker in Local Orpheum Benefit
Washington reports during May 13 1914 that H Percival a former minister to Panama is named secretary to the U S delegation to mediators in the Mexican crisis. The piece notes Naval and Army movements at Vera Cruz Tampico Lobos Island and a request for the return of the Lobos Island light. A local theater notice invites the Friday May 22 Ye Orpheum performance What became of Parker a church benefit play by Mrs M D Wickard with estate sale at Kather’s Time Store.
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Washington
Lobos Island
Badger
Vera Cruz
Navy Department
Kronprinzessin
Cecilie
Huerta
Havana
Tampico
Mayo
Haye
Washington, D. C
Garrison
Funston
Maas
Samuel Parks
United States
Ike
Bryan
Mexico City
Ihe
Parks
Parker
Ye Orpheum
M.D. Wickard
Esate
Kather
Electric Road Initiative Advances From Williston
A committee drafted articles of incorporation for an electric road from Williston and sent them to Bismarck yesterday. After approval a preliminary survey will start, followed by a farmer stock canvass to attract funding. E. D. Brandenberg of Thief River Falls visited, stating a one line paid road seems feasible.
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Williston
Bismarck
E. D. Brandenberg
Thief River Falls
Minn
Plaza Branch To Be Extended In Drake May 11
Drake North Dakota reports the Soo will extend the Plaza branch this season with grading and reloading of ties from Drake to Plaza or Makoti. One hundred seventy five ties unloaded in Drake yards signal a summer of steady work as supplies and manpower shift to the project. Mothers Day services at the Congregational church drew large crowds with carnations exhausted, Rev. Shaw delivering a strong sermon for Fathers and Sons. Musical numbers by Mrs Baldwin and Mrs Wolby, a Delta Alphas program led by Florence A Dennett, and a full evening crowd amid a threatening storm highlighted the day. The Y F Bs plan the next program with a Mother’s Day theme and student recitations and choirs.
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Drake, N. D
Soo
Plaza
Drake
Plaza Country
Makoti
Congregational Church
Father's and Sons
Shaw
Mis. Baldwin
Senz
Elizabeth Doerfler
Dolly Pougiiy
Marion Smith
Maybelle Jamison
Maybelle Boystrom
Blanche Rutledge
PROTECT CANAL AGAINST DAMAGE
Washington May 7 Army detachments guard the Panama Canal locks under Col Goethals governor of the canal zone reporting to the war department. The Tenth Infantry guards Gatun Pedro Miguel and Miraflores with companies stationed at each location to prevent trouble during the Mexican situation.
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Washington, D. C
Panama Canal
Goethals
Canal Zone
War Department
Washington
Tenth Infantry
Gatun
Pedro Miguel
Miraflores
Williston Water Users Association Directors Meet
The Williston Water Users Association directors met on Monday and passed a resolution urging Congressman Norton to contact the Washington delegation to support a bill extending irrigation project water charges for twenty years. They also urged the Interior Department to withhold further public notices and keep projects on rental basis until charges are adjusted and all farms are irrigated successfully.
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Williston Water Users Association
Norton
Washington
Gress
Department of the Interior
Mrs Krafchenko Visits Husband Before Execution
Winnipeg report details Mrs. John Krafchenko visiting her imprisoned husband to speak in Roumanian through jail bars. The couple, with their seven month old child, met in the death chamber while guards watched. The visit concluded after about thirty minutes with no tears shown.
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Winnipeg
Man
John Krafchenko
Mathers
Krafchenko
Crewe Grander Wedding Reported in Iowa
Percy Crewe formerly of this city wed Margaret Lucile Grander on April 22 in Marion Iowa. Crewe now serves as county judge of Renville County and resides in Mahal.
Sinning Against Your Home Town
A Williston reader notes how a merchant failing to source goods locally drives trade away. A shopper uses a distant city for a spring dress and helps distant merchants while goods that could have been stocked locally remain unavailable. The column urges merchants to meet local demands to protect town commerce. The next installment appears May 21.
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Williston
Twitchell Seeks House Seat Amid Redistricting Debate
Mapleton North Dakota May 9 Sentiment favors trimming both legislative chambers with a focus on better marketing and roads. Former Speaker Twitchell seeks a House seat after long service and an insurgent gubernatorial run. Proposals vary from 50 member Senate and 110 member House to radical county representation plans. Also notes Silver Anniversary observance of Epworth League in Methodist service May 17 with a full program.
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Mapleton
N. D
Twitchell
House
State Senate
Senate
Hanna
A. L. Burdick
Epworth League
Epworth
Baggage case airing at North Carolina hearing
Bismarck North Carolina May 7 the railroad commission held a hearing on excess baggage rates. The United Commercial Travelers led by A P Fleckenstein of Fargo argued the recent rate reductions hurt travelers. Railroads defended the rates and noted restored coupon books. The debate included inter changes and storage charges. The commission took the matter under advisement along with other travel demands. Farmers Union picnic planned June 6 at Albright farm Cow Creek Willis ton.
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Bismarck
N. C
Railroad Commission
Grand Council
United Commercial Travelers
A. P. Fleckenstein
Fargo
Farmers Union
Hall
Albright
Cow Creek
Williston
Lucas Sisters
PIANO RECITAL BY FLORENCE WHEELER RUSSELL PUPILS
The pupils of Florence Wheeler Russell will present a piano recital in the Library auditorium on Saturday evening May 16. An excellent program has been arranged with several interesting two piano numbers included.
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Florence Wheeler Russell
Library
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