Rural Williams County News Infections and Local Happenings
In Rural Williams County a spring hunting season was noted as very successful. Local residents report illness of Mrs. R. Blankenship and J. L. Smith, with hopes for recovery. Albert Blankenship of Hinsdale Montana visited family, planning a seven day drive home with horses and a tuggy. Rev Shaw gave an instructional sermon at the schoolhouse and was accompanied from Williston by Mr Sweedlund. Ella Morris Snow, state Sunday School head, will lecture at Missouri Ridge schoolhouse June 1 at 3 PM, admission free. A major farming display at E A Hows showcased 40 acres sown with 7 horses and extensive machinery totaling about 13000 in value, with many neighbors present for dinner. Other notes mention Christenson visitations, typhoid recovery, and local church services. Round Prairie reports rain and social visits, while Nelson notes rain aiding crops and local business moves in Williston. Christian Larson’s barn fire is under investigation and H McKay suffered a leg injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Blankenship
Hinsdale
Montana
Shaw
Ella Morris Snow
State Sunday School Association
Missouri Ridge
E. A. Hows
Sa B
R. T. Wicks
Grant Rutledge
Henry J. Poe
John Lundholm
Bryant C. Keihle
S. M. Clark
Virgil
Bart
Christian Blankenship
Clarence Holland
J. W. Jones
A. C. Wagenman
E. E
Ternoon
Peter Christenson
Johnny Gregorson
O'Neil
Harry Christenson
Guy Shanks
Ed Chestleson
Sand Creek
Nina Rennberger
Paulmer Auseth
Charles Moliberg
T. W. Jellevand
Andy Cooper
Williston
Clark Ehr
John Heller
Andy Coper
Coyote
Hubbard Sheppard
W. W. Wilde
Nelson
Ole Thorson
Mr. Mendenhall
JH. McKay
Williston Grocery Company
Christian Larson
H. McKay
Pherrin Farm News Courting Festivities and Spring Work
John Wagenman plows on Owen farm and Hanna improves from illness. Ray Sunday services held. Short and Brown plow on Ben Kruckenburg farm. Mayme Sutton visits Frank Frederick home. Larkin Club to meet with Mrs Dora Hollar. Heavy rain boosts farmers. Simmons couple move to Pherrin claim. Barney Larson dates and visits near Stony Creek. Pherrin farmers progress well. Roan pinto joins Ray Brown herd. Frank Conrad and Larkin Hart on sick lists. Parkhurst assists with spring tasks. Gramatka Grove hosts get together picnic at Pherrin. Editor delays picnic date awaiting wedding. couple wed, editor happy and dinner basket assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pherrin
John Wagenman
Owen
Little Hanna
Wagenman
Ray
Short and Brown
Ben Kruckenburg
Mayme Sutton
Frank Frederick
Larkin Club
Dora Hollar
Mr. Simmons
Williston
Dochterman & MacManus
Gramatka Grove
Local Notes From SAND CREEK Area
Florence Christenson shows improvement while Edna Christenson was in Willist on Friday. Clifford Head bought seed oats from R. C. Snook. Max Binkoski visited town with Johnny McGrath and, later, with Mrs. Funike. Lillian Christenson stays with Mrs. Joe Funike as rain aids local farmers. Sylvester Rizer called at R. C. Snook's Saturday morning. weather remains rainy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Creek
Florence Christenson
Edna Christenson
Wilflist
Clifford Head
R. C. Snook
Max Binkoski
Johnny McGrath
Lillian Christenson
Joe Funike
Sylvester Rizer
Stray horses and colt search in Spring Coulee
Residents report multiple stray horses and colts in Spring Coulee pasture, noting the large field makes recovery difficult after a heavy rain on Sunday May 11. The writer laments closing the door to an unwelcome guest as the search continues.
Mother's Day Observed at Spring Coulee and Local Notices
Mother's Day was observed at Spring Coulee on Sunday May 11 with recitations and an appeal to mothers to bring their children to climb the ladies of fame. East Fork updates note W H Landes visiting and others. Local sports mention East Fork Ball team versus Marmon at Mar, and Pioneer Hall dance set for May 24. A scrub game for Spring Brook against East Fork ended about 5 to 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Coulee
East Fork
W. H. Landes
A. C. Milllers
Landes
J. Huseby
Clara Posey
Williston
Frank Conrad
Marmon
Pioneer Hall
Graphic
Carl Haakenson
Spring Brook
Marmons Cameron
Hall
Cow Creek
Hoosier Street Items Summary of Local Social Notes
Charles Potter was in Eoping Saturday. Stanley Willard visited Williston Sunday. Jacob Sutton seen on our streets Friday. Jack Kinnaman on the roundup Sunday morning. Jess Pepple and family called last week. Robert Bigham plans a new wind mill for his farm. Bigham and family visited A. C. Long Sunday. J. E. Long and family called on Charles Kinney and family Sunday. Dick Gebert had a bad runaway Tuesday morning but no injuries. A fine rain fell Monday and is much needed. A strong wind Thursday blew down many Truax Telephone poles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier
Charles Potter
Eoping
Stanley Willard
Williston
Jacob Sutton
Jack Kinnaman
Jess Pepple
Robert Bigham
A. C. Long
J. E. Long
T Charles Kinney
Dick Gebert
Truax
Rose Valley Social Notes Show Local Visits
Ben Martin owns a bicycle in Rose Valley. L A Lutz visited Earl Thornton last Wednesday. Maud Simmons visited Mrs Thornton last Friday. George Simmons works his wheat with a gasoline engine. Miket Mitchell called on Oneita Thornton last Saturday. L A Luts returned from Montana after visiting sons Willie and Chesley. Chas Thornton and wife of Williston visited home folks last Friday, returned Sunday. Mrs R W Clair of Williston cared for Earl Thornton during his measles and went home Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Valley
Ben Martin
L. A. Lutz
Earl Thornton
Maud Simmons
Mrs.Thornton
Geo. Simmons
Miket Mitchell
Oneita Thornton
L. A. Luts
Willie
Chesley
Montana
Chas. Thornton
Williston
R. W. Clair
Sunday School and Local Gatherings at Garden Valley
Garden Valley reports fair Sunday school attendance and a busy week with church services at 3 PM on May 24 in the schoolhouse. Local events include a Hall dance on May 24, ball games between East Fork Marmon, and multiple visits and meals among residents.
Advertised Letters at Wil Liston Post Office May 17 1918
Weekly list of letters advertised at the Wil Liston post office includes numerous names such as Aldrich W D Anderson Millard G Mires Eyes Gs Wilber Bsoy Mrs ea wove John Berkele Jennie Carson A fe Connors sons Dalen Ia Jack D fom Bee Mable 0 Fountain Gettis Wm Hawkins H K fans Maude Hogenson Anna 6d letters Hopen L Ki hyn Aurthur F Grace Jeanaine onanasi Gullick Karris James Lewis Am brose Moser Joe 3 letters E oue Murety Mrs 1M Me Guire 0iver Henry Parner WEL Smith W Seltzer J L Ward B Williamson W L Whittacker Richard Widhwire Jess Walker AE
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Aldrich
W. D
Anderson
Millard
G Mires
Eyes
Gs Wilber
Bsoy
Mrs
Wove
John
Berkele
Jennie
Carson
A. Fe Connors
Sons
Dalen
Jack D
Gettis
Hawkins
H. K
Fans
Maude
Hogens
Tioga State Bank to Open in New Brick Building
Construction has begun on a brick building at Tioga intended solely for Tioga State Bank. The structure, scheduled for occupancy on September 1, 1918, will house the bank exclusively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tioga State Bank
Tioga
Houses For Rent With Utilities Included
One six room house for rent with light and water installed and another five room house for rent with light and water installed. Contact E. R. Brownaow, Suites 3 and 4, Graphic Block, Phone 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Brownaow
Also Mentioned on This Page
Williams County
Henry Atticsovn
R. Blankenship
J. L. Smith
Garden Valley
D. A. Hamilton
Frank Honek
Ekeberg
Lee Hamilton
van Deberg
Sherland
Messra Cook
E. J. Keltner
Wisconsin
Courtney
Ora Myers
Ray Kratzer
Albert Zimmerman
Ben Frank
Ben Kauffman
J. H. Rhodes
Zehelda Terpenning
Harry Brokaw
Gladys Frederick
Mr. Brokaw
Ben Shartle
H. Trumbo
Mrs. Hagen
Rube Young
Violet
Floyd Trumbo
Janette
Henry Johnson
Mildred Trumbo
Mike Semlar
Mr. and
Clarence Semlar
Crescent Theatre
John Roe Machinery Company
Williston, N. D
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