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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1912

Page

1

Life Sketch of Newell Carle and Political Update

Life sketch of Newell Oscar Carle born July 10, 1842 in Boston recounts his sea apprenticeship, Civil War service, injuries, westward move to Wisconsin and Minnesota, marriage to Christina Nyberg, two children, settlement in Granite Falls, fatal paralysis in 1912, and final rites by Odd Fellows. Separate update notes Roosevelt leads Taft in early counts, with details from Duluth and Iron Range, and state Republican conventions instructing delegates amid La Follette opposition.

Newell Oscar Carle Boston Mass New England Atlantic Hampton Roads Monitor Merrimac U. S. Army Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Virginia Richmond Carle Wisconsin Christina Nyberg H.W. Braatelien Williston N. D N. P Milwaukee Roads Minnesota Yellow Medicine County Minn Granite Falls H. W. Braatelien

Minnesota is for Roosevelt in primaries forecast

Minneapolis and St Paul reports indicate Minnesota will send a solid Roosevelt delegation to Chicago with as many as twenty delegates, possibly twenty four, while Taft loses Hennepin County. Roosevelt leads in many counties. Laus Caswell cites 3 to 1 edge. Delegates from Fifth district planned Monday in Minneapolis. other districts vote Wednesday. Governor Bass of New Hampshire may address the state convention next Thursday. Frank Knox pledges help.

Minneapolis Roosevelt Minnesota Hennepin County Taft LaFollette Bass New Hamphire Frank Knox Michigan Roosevelt National I. A. Caswell St. Paul

Second annual B P C E State Elks session in Fargo

Fargo hosts the second annual B P C E State Elks session June 4 and 5 with open house, a decorative auto parade, vaudeville, a feature parade, field day aviation and horse racing at the state fair grounds. Lodges from across the state will attend with bands and elaborate Elk decorations.

Gate City Fargo

Only One Mother in the World

A short poem tribute compares the multitude of nature’s wonders to the unique value of a mother. The text emphasizes a single mother as the one person in the world whose worth surpasses all else, highlighted by a classic rhymed refrain.

Fly discussion at Crescent Theatre aids city sanitation

A well attended Crescent Theatre session Saturday hosted by the B. and T. club featured a screening on the fly problem and sanitation. Mayor Jackson spoke on city sanitation after an address by Mrs Dochterman, with Mrs Hydle demonstrating poison and fly traps to combat the pest. United Lutheran Church announcemen t: service Sunday at 8 pm with Rev. Johansen speaking.

Crescent Theatre B. and T. Club Dochterman Jackson 5S. M. Hydle

Contestants Win Prizes at High School Oratorical Contest

The Library Auditorium hosted a crowded High School Oratorical contest with five senior participants. Genevieve Allen and May belle Boystrom won first and second prizes for the girls, while Robert Mansfield took first prize for the boys.

Genevieve Allen Maybelle Boystrom Robert Mansfield

New Latin German Teacher Hired for Next Year

Aileen A. Shepard, of Fargo, will join the school board as Latin German teacher for next year. She currently teaches at Churches Ferry. Bertha A. Palmer will lead drawing and art as a new department, coming from Devils Lake and teaching at Cando.

Aileen A. Shepard Fargo Churches Ferry Bertha A. Palmer Miss Palmer Devils Lake Cando

First Library Anniversary Celebrated at Williston

May eighth marked the library's first anniversary with 14 903 books circulated, 6 700 juvenile and 8 208 adult, an average of 1 242 per month. March circulation reached 1 652, 945 borrowers registered, 568 adults and 377 juveniles, averaging sixteen books per reader.

North Dakota Williston

Card of Thanks for bereavement aid

We extend heartfelt thanks to all who aided us in our late bereavement and especially thank the Odd Fellow Lodge of this city for their kindness and help. Mra. N. C. Carle, Mrs. H. W. Brastelien, H. W. Braatelien.

Mra. N. C. Carle H. W. Brastelien H. W. Braatelien

Bottineau Hosts North Dakota Federation of Women Clubs

The district convention met in Bottineau for a two day session with six local delegates. Mrs. Conley spoke on Women and the Law and Mrs Ellithorpe on Forestry and Good Roads as other papers and club reports were read. Williston delegates planned to return Friday. The county board of commissioners, led by C O Borstad and others, opened a busy week reviewing bills and expected to close by Saturday.

North Dakota Federation of Womans Clubs Bottineau Book and Thimble Club Mra. L. B. Dochterman Mra. C. Ellsthorpe A. F. Burke Civic League Grant Conley C. M. , Taylor George McIntosh Aeting School of Forestry Conley Ellithorpe Williston Board of County Commissioners C. O. Borstad Frank Banks Hugo Peyton Gerald Miles P. A. Haggie

New Editorial Lead at Mott Spotlight Public

John T. Charmley formerly of the Kenmare News takes editorial charge of the Mott Spotlight a new public publication issuing No 1 Vol 1 on May 2 the move announces a local press development with Charmley guiding the launch and direction of the paper.

John T. Charmley The Kenmare News Mott Spotlight

Potatoes and Irrigation: Deep beds and careful watering

From the Department of Agriculture guidance for potato growers: prepare a deep seed bed similar to sugar beets, plow under cover crops in fall if used, and compact soil to hold water without windblown surface. Irrigate before planting if dry, and apply water in every other narrow deep furrow to avoid tuber saturation.

Department of Agriculture

Deep root system irrigation method described for tubers

The passage explains wide ridges with narrow deep furrows to allow slow running water for long irrigation. Alternate rows receive watering, cultivation follows while soil permits, and water is withheld as tubers mature around September to aid proper harvest. (Continued on page 2)

Government Wire Loss Sparks Federal Action Warning

During recent high water poles of the power line between here and Buford were toppled by ice and flood. Since then others removed poles and about two hundred pounds of wire have been stolen. Value exceeds forty dollars and a United States marshal may be called if not returned. Prof. Ladd to speak on pure foods at the library Saturday evening May 18 at 8 30 with free admission. Sam Greengard and Mrs Mollison among weekend visitors. Room seekers urged to contact the Graphic office. Captain Knauf of Jamestown visited friends this week. Mrs. Ida Mollison arrived from Spokane to join the Dakota Western exchange as chief operator.

Here Buford United States Ft. Leavenworth Ladd The Agricultural College North Dakota Graphic A. L. Knauf Jamestown Ida Mollison Spokane Washington Dakota Western C. C. Mackenroth

Accidental Gunshot Wounds a Medicine Lake Boy

Gregory Breen fifteen of Medicine Lake Montana was accidentally shot while duck hunting when a loaded twelve gauge gun discharged as the boat neared shore. The blast ripped flesh from his left arm and peppered his left side with about thirty shot. surgeons in the city treated him hoping to save the arm.

Gregory Breen Medicine Lake Mont Breen

Committees Named for Lodge Weekend Events

City 1. 0 Rebekah lodges appoint committees for June 4 5 events. Reception chairs include F B Hollette A H Brown J B Penson J C Field W Glissman A H Vohs L V Coulter and others. Entertainment led by Wm G Owens Lina Christi C Field. Information by LV Coulter W Glissman Elsie Panger Sarah Cableman. Decoration by Verna M Ahlers Eunice Innis Florence Rutledge Florence Wheeler. Funds by A H Brown A J Field L C Wingate F P Bergman hospitality led by A H Vohs John Corbett.

O. F Rebekah Hollette A. H. Brown Penson J. C. Field Glissman A. H. Vohs John Corbett G. B. Metzger Harry Hanson L. V. Coulter LV. Coulter William 5. Glissman Elsie Panger Sarah Cableman Verna M. Ahlers Eunice Innis Florence Rutledge Florence Wheeler A. J. Field L. C. Wingate F. P. Bergman

Passenger service inaugurated on Stanley Wildrose branch

The Stanley Wildrose branch of the Great Northern began passenger service on Monday with a late afternoon arrival. Conductor Leslie led the train and Engineer James operated the throttle. The published schedule from Plainsman lists No 319 Stanley to Wildrose depart 10 05 a m Monday and Friday arriving 6 10 p m No 320 Wildrose to Stanley depart 10 30 a m Wednesday and Saturday mixed trains arrive 4 20 p m.

Stanley Wildrose Great Northern Leslie James Plainsman Stanley Wildrose Wildriverose Wildrose Plainsman

Business trip to spread Mutual Life message announced

F. D. Scott F. R. Kleinsorge and Dr. Windell depart Tuesday in Scott's car for a five day mission to deliver the Mutual Life message to residents of Gladys Howard Bonetrails Medicine Lake Plentywood Mondak and Buford. They plan to return Saturday if their preaching wins support.

F. D. Scott F. R. Kleinsorge Dr. Windell Gladys, Howard Bonetrails Medicine Lake Plentywood Mondak Buford

Guldseth Olson Wedding at Froid Montana

Edward Guldseth and Dena Olson were married by Rev J B Falkanger on May 10. The couple will reside on the groom s farm near Froid Montana.

Guldseth-Olson J. B. Falkanger Edward Guldseth Dena Olson Grooms Farm Froid Mont

Williston Forms Junior Civic League At Library Hall

Williston school children in grades five through eight will meet at Library Hall on Wednesday afternoon May 22 at four to form a Junior Civic League. Officers will be elected and a permanent organization created to foster cleanup efforts and garden development behind the Library. Flower seeds provided free. prizes total five dollars for top flower beds with additional local prizes. Adults listed include Mrs Grant Conley Mrs Vohs Mrs Higley and Mrs Whitehead for reporting and coordination.

Williston Library Hall Civic Committee Womens Civic League Junior League Grant Conley Vohs Higley Whitehead

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Newell Carle Romney St. Louis Duluth Iron Range la Follette Taft—Lafollette United Lutheran Church Johansen Misses Moe Monroe Esperance Maybelle Dolly Doughty Girls Glee Club Dear Old Yale Sam Greengard Springbrook Junior Civic League
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