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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

7

Williston notes local visitors and civic notes

Local society items report visits by Dr. A. Martineau of Alexander and Mr. and Mrs. A. Archer of Tioga. Attorney Edwin A. Palmer seeks a school board seat for June. Licenses issued for marriage of Melvin Emery and Gertrude Marshall of Zahl. Also mentions C. Personius at the Orpheum, alfalfa seed ad, and various residents traveling or visiting family. Brownson 49. Eva Bolden to leave for Brainard, Minnesota. Moellring of Ray previewing his book due June 6. Mrs. W. B. Saunders returns from Milbank after visiting daughter Mrs. Yonker. Ladies Aid and Bible class hosted a church reception for new members with about 175 attendees. Mrs. Rigley and sons visit Miss Ione Yarno, then plan Detroit and Honolulu travel with Yarno accompanying.

A. Martineau Alexander A. Archer Tioga Williston Edwin A. Palmer Melvin Francis Emery Gertrude Marshall Zahl C. Personius Orpheum Brownson H. Styles Harriss Rigley Seargent Rigley Honolulu Ione Yarne J.$. Brant

The Opportunes Show Their Class

The Opportunes show their class in a continued report with totals and pitching details. Bases on balls 10 by Murphy, hit by pitch by Murphy, strikeouts 5 by Chase and 9 by Murphy, double plays Murphy to Tyran to Marshall and Harper to Marshall, umpires Strong and Blaisdell.

Murphy Chase Tyran Marshall Harper Strong Blaisdell Dallas S. Foss Monson Willard Nelson C. Am Flemming Blunt Williamon Bimbury Seibert Rolls Si Harper Murph Bruegger Immings

Seed corn for sale from Bismarck Elevator & Cement Co

Several hundred bushels of Gehu and Triumph flint corn plus mixed Dent seed from the ape crop. germination about 90 percent. Price 2.75 dollars per shelled bushel. Sacks extra. F.O.B. cars Bismarck North Dakota. Bismarck Elevator & Cement Co. 48-21 Bismarck ND.

Bismarck N. Dak Bismarck Elevator & Eeitiment Co Bismarck, N

Agents Wanted Advertises Gasoline and Carbonvoid Sale

An old classified ad seeks live dealers to sell gasoline at 2 1/2 cents a gallon and Carbonvoid to automobilists for 1.00 dollar, claim of carbon removal, with samples at 75 cents. Also requests notices for branded horses AV on left shoulder and rewards in Williston.

Ecw Four Auto Co Balfour, N. D A. H. Jobs City Mar Williston

Stockmen Should Support Burdick Letter Endorsement

Peter Olson, a Barton district farmer and prominent local figure, urges stockmen and all farmers to back Asher L. Burdick for governor. Olson cites Burdick as a farmer, stockman, lawyer, and ex lieutenant governor who helps people and children, sharing a story from a sale at Williston to illustrate his character.

Peter Olson Barton Burdick Walford Mirror Barton, N. D Wolford Mirror Sir A. H. White Kramer N. D Pierce County Tribune Matt Johnson Omemee Herald Asher L. Burdick Williston Arthur White Montana Mr. Burdick

Gravelling and Grading Plan Adopted by Williston Board

The Williston North Dakota Board of City Commissioners adopted a resolution on May 15 1916 to gravel and grade multiple streets in Improvement District No 1. The plan lists First Street Second Street Broadway 5th to 8th Streets Washington Avenue Main Street and several avenues for work to be funded by special assessment to benefiting properties. Signed by Thos F Craven president and G G Harvey city auditor. 43-tf William Sandr opens electric aid and massage parlors in the Saykally building.

Board of City Commissioners Williston North Dakota 1St Ave Washington Ave Second 2Nd Ave 3Rd Ave 4Th Ave 7Th Ave 5Th 6Th Street 8Th Ave Broadway 7Th Street 8Th Street Front Street Main Street 4Th Street 11Th Street First Street 1St Street 5Th Street 2Nd Street Board of Commissioners William Sandr Saykally

Memorial Day services at Williston churches and union event

The Methodist Episcopal Church led by H Styles Harriss invites worship at 10 30 with a Memorial Day sermon on self sacrifice in national life, followed by an evening men’s class and no service at night. A union service is planned at Armory Auditorium, plus a Memorial Day gathering at Palmer schoolhouse 3 p m. The Congregational Church led by W James Hoffman Batten and Marvin R Marston announces community work at First Ave and Sixth St.

Armory Auditorium Church of the Open Door Congregational Church First Ave Sixth St James Hoffman Batten Marvin R. Marston

Sunday Services and Meetings At Local Church

The church schedules Sunday services at 10 30 A M and 8 00 P M Bible School at 11 45 A M Ladies Aid Society meets in the parlor at 3 00 P M Scouts meet Saturday morning The pastor will speak on The Love That Calls Us Sons at the Sunday service the Lord s Supper will be administered and new members received There is no evening service The congregation will join other churches at the Armory in the High School Baccalaureate service.

Bible School Ladies Aid Society Thursage Scouts Armory

Reverend Batten to Preach in Garden Valley Sunday

Reverend James Hoffman Batten will preach next Sunday afternoon at three o clock in Garden Valley. All residents of the area are urged to attend as plans are laid to organize Sunday School for the summer program at this time.

James Hoffman Batten Garden Valley

St. Peter's Church Service Next Sunday Morning 11 A.M.

St. Peter's Church at Corner 1st Ave East and 7th Street announces a morning service next Sunday at 11 o'clock. There is no evening service.

ST. Peter's Church Corner 1St Ave 7Th St

Burdick for Governor Club Plans Aggressive Campaign

The Burdick For Governor Club met at KP Hall to discuss campaign strategy and mobilize support across the state. Burdick pledged vigorous efforts as the June 28 vote nears, with a major address planned for Watford next Saturday where a McKenzie County Burdick Club will be organized.

Burdick KP Hall McKenzie County Watford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eva Bolden Salvation Army Brainard Inn Moellring Ray Peoples Exchange West Broadway Grimm Alfafa J. E. Raye Charleston E. R. Brownson Dak Sili Thos. F. Craven Board of City’ Commissioners G. G. Harvey Methodist Episcopal Church Ave Methodist Rural Parish Palmer Schoolhouse Williston Rural Parish Swift's Pride Ulas R Hunt THOS Jermanus Boston Vv. A. Garrison Prop Ladies and Misses Outfitters Coats Williston, North Dakota
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