Rural Williams County South Side News Highlights
Local notes record visiting relatives and neighbors across Williams County including Nick Foster and brother visits, Roy Parker from Sams, Frank Wilson at the Vance home, and Mr. and Mrs. Rogers hosting meals and social calls. Vignettes mention George Kirkendall at Wigglery ranch, Stoldtz returning from Spring Brook, Mrs. Rogers in Williston, and Agnes Thompson aiding at Union Hotel. Wheelock School closes with diplomas to May Nelson and Gladys Bean, George Moellring giving speech, and a community lunch served by Wheelock ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sams Roy Parker
Williston
Frank Wilson
Vance Home
Nick Foster
Rogers Ranch
Martin Linding
Baby
Jas ‘McCutcheon
Geo. Kirkendall
Wigglery Ranch
W .H. Rogers
Stoldtz
Spring Brook
W. H. Rogers
A. D. Paulson
C. M. Walter
Norman McClarty
Saskatchewan
Mesdames Ramses
Sara Tance
Messra Stodtz
Stone
Agnes Thompson
South Side
Union Hotel
J. N. Walstad
Grand Forks
Workmen Lodge
Frank Tice
Ray
Hanson
HL V. Safford
Ross
N. A. Anderson
Happy Hollow Local News Briefs and Social Gleanings
Miss Belle McChesney shopped in the city Friday while Mr. Lundstrom assisted. John Ray patrons went to movies Thursday. Francis M. Cloud and wife spend summer with Judd Pettis, Bert Smith and companion. A pleasant Sunday for many as spring returns. G M Thomas upgrades dairy farm with cement floor and milk room improvements. Visitors at R E Dillree’s weekly include several locals and guests such as Mrs A J Arsenault and Mrs Alec Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hollow
Belle McChesney
Lundstrom
John Ray
Francis M. Cloud
Judd Pettis
Bert Smith
Lady Friend
G. M. Thomas
R. E. Dillree
A. J. Arsenault
J. Miller
Alec Peterson
Will Monroe
Frank Zenk
Henry Oie
Migs
Olgs Berg
Local social and farming notes from Spring Coulee
Walter Mitchell and Oscar Burgeo n visited Tyrone Saturday as new buyers are added. George and Walter Albright visited Will Haines last Sunday. Roy Addyman spoke with Miles Williams Sunday afternoon. Morine Lucas sewed for Mrs. Will Haines part of last week. Rev. Bloom of Minor to preach next Sunday after Sunday School. John Moline reports bad luck losing three colts this spring. Mrs Oscar Burgen’s school to close in three weeks after a shadow social. Mrs Geo Addyman’s sister from Devils Lake visiting. Sunday school next Sunday at 10 30. Proeram plans for Children’s Day on the second Sunday in June. Geo Hellyer and L. C. Williams report yearling colts injured by a fence. Wire fencing costly but common due to stock injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Mitchell
Oscar Burgeon
Tyrone
George
Walter Albright
Will Haines
Roy Addyman
Miles ‘Williams
Morine Lucas
Rev. Bloom of
Minor
John Moline
Oscar Burgen
Geo
Addyman
Devils Lake
Hellyer
L. C. Williams
Wheelock News Snapshots of Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs John Cowan visited from Temple on Sunday. A Wheelock crowd attended a Ray show Saturday evening. Miss Anna Thompson went to Williston Monday for a few days. Thos Bradberry south of town handled business Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Christ Siverson and children south of town visited here Sunday. Ole Larson and wife attended church and visited John Dahl family. K Willard of Charles Ferry arrived Friday and now runs the pool room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cowan
Temple
Wheelock
Ray
Anna Thompson
Williston
Thos
Bradberry
Christ Siverson
Ole Larson
John Dahl
Willard
Churles Ferry
Missouri Ridge News Brief From Ridge and Nearby
Mitchell and surrounding area report small items including 15 bushels of tutors planted by M. Clark, Mrs. Bellach visiting the Ridge, Pete Goraud losing a valued mare, and Mrs. Ford visiting daughter Mrs. Will Clark in Elsworth. W. F. Garrison of Painted Woods called at Blankenship and Wagenman. Miller Eighty land sold to a colored man who plans to move soon. Herbert Blankenship arrived from New York and left for Hinsdale Montana for a mercantile post. Eighty friends hosted a housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Blanken. Arena dancing followed. Mr. R and Blankenship received two rocking chairs from guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Ridge
Mitchell
California
M. Clark
Bellach
Pete Goraud
G Ford
Will Clark
Elsworth
W. F. Garrison
Painted Woods
H. C. Blankenship
A. J C. Wagenman
Miller
Herbert Blankenship
New York
Hinsdale
Montana
Mercai
Local Residents Visit and Work Notes
Mr Albert Zimmerman works for Mr Ray Kratcher. Mr James Messler and son Ray mond visited Trenton Sunday. Albert Zimmerman relaxed at Bonetrails last week to obtain cats. Gardens are growing as seeding wraps up. Mrs Ettie Zimmerman and children spent Monday evening with Mrs James Messler. Mrs Mary Frank and daughter dropped by Saturday evening. Abram Miller and family and Miss Goldie Joyce stopped at Mrs Ettie Zimmermans on their way home from Williaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Zimmerman
Ray Kratcher
James Messler
Raymond
Trenton
Ettle Zimmerman
Mary Frank
Abram Miller
Goldie Joyce
Ettie Zimmermans
Williaton
Garden Valley Roundup of Visits and Local Work
Garden Valley residents report visits and social calls across the community. Local youth plant school after hours while families share farming tasks and fishing trips. Coyotes are being trapped and several residents travel or stay with relatives around Williston and nearby farms.
Garden Valley School Closes With June Activities
Neighbors note a quiet trip to Rose Hill with no serious injuries. A Friendly Circle meeting at the schoolhouse featured a fine dinner and a children's peace program. Garden Valley will close May 28, with closing exercises June 7 for the farmers club. A diner party at Mr and Mrs C C Ekeberg's included many local guests and gracious hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Ekeberg
Gramatka
Missouri Ridge
W. O. Hollar
Mra. Severt
Pleasant View
Quinstrum
Christenson
Everson
Leo Hollar
Williston
Ekeborg
Eden Valley Social Notes Show Busy Weekend
Mr Will Marsh bought a new buggy and he and Mrs Marsh were guests of Charley Willace. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs W W Keltner. Many callers visited W W Keltner and Messler. A baby girl was born May 2 to Mr and Mrs Dan Snyder. Families visited Clarence Rensberger and Roy March. The program plan remains undecided. events may shift from morning to evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Valley
Will Marsh
W. W. Keltner
Lawrence Jackson
Charley Willace
Rhodeshan
Ben Frank
Messler
Dan Snyder
Swanson Moore
Sam Taylor
Bill Spencer
Miller
Goldie Joyce
Clarence Rensbergers
Hicks
Twelve Mile Hill
Irwin Kauffman
Iva Joyce
Buford School and Town Social Roundup
Buford notes show Tuesday school visits by Mrs W W Corstett and son Frank and Rev Stranahan interviewing merchants. Numerous calls by John Akers, Albert McHenry, J P Beisel, and others around Marley, Poplar, Williston, Four Mile, and Trenton with visits to homes, shopping, and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Corstett
Frank
Rev. Stranahan
Sarah Mercer
Fred Satterler
Westview
John Akers
H. D. Scott
W. R. Mumby
Graa
J. Morea
Poplar
Mont
George LeRoy
J. P. Beisel
Albert McHenry
Marley
J. E. Frasch
LeRoy
F. M. Shatswell
William’ Dish
End of the Lane and Local News From Buford Area
A long, lively local column summarizes social visits around Buford and nearby towns. It notes Mrs. Berry and Miss Maaslew visiting F M Shatswell, Beatrice Berry and Frances Shatswell at school, plus numerous calls, outings, and graduations. Commencement exercises for eighth grade are described, with list of graduates and presented diplomas. The column also mentions church events, aid society activities, river crossing mishap, and a poem “The End of the Lane” by Charles M. Shepherd.
Of Interest to Women from a Graphic Want Ad
A periodical note advises women not to boil soap in iron or porcelain vessels and suggests granite iron as better. It mentions ostrich plum scraps used to fashion a shoulder cape with a soutache embroidered collar. It also states winter sleeping room temps should stay around 60 degrees or lower for health benefits. The piece ends urging readers to convey wishes through a Graphic want ad.
Insurance ledger shows company liabilities and assets
North Dakota records detail the Phoenix Insurance Company filing an annual statement of liabilities and assets for the year ending December 31 1915. It lists total liabilities premiums received and paid, disbursements and taxes, with official certification by the state Commissioner of Insurance. Also includes a 1915 water appropriation notice for Ole J Morken ditch in Williams County and a brief domestic political gloss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Inaurance
Bismarck
Commisstoner of Insurance
Phoenix Insurance Company, & Corporation Org
Connecticut
Anid Company
T. W
Tinto
Pitsmarck
Beal
V. Co. Taylor
Commissioner of Insurance
State Engineer
N. D
Ole J Morken
Buford
Williams County
Orth Dakota
Garden Coulee
Ole J. Morken
Township
Bis~muarck
Fmm
Jay W. State
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Wheelock News
Garden Valley
Jack Kelley
Bainville
W. Hollar
E. E. Ryal
Fred Hagen
Carl Bellack
Carl Cartier
John Molines
Lewis Hughes
Einar Mathisen
Laura Hamilton
McChesney Farm
McChesne
Ekeberg
Will Hamilton
O. C. Ekeberg
John Hamilton
Chris Ellingson
Frank Borgland
Earl Cartier
Joe Jones
J. F. McDaniels
Barr
E. E.ryal
Zethra
Rudolph Reider
I. W. Burger
Lyndon Hamilton
Eugene von Tress
Leo Armstrong
Hari Puvvyudld
Rose Hill
Buford News
John W. Harp
James
Pannen
G. L. Welsh
Hutchinson
Nelle Osmeen
Frank Rogers
Manday
Donald Kerr
Editor Mumby
Fairview
G. W. Ritter
Warren Holloway
Morris Funke
Thomas
Lundy Holoway
H. W. Holloway
Angel Evans
James Beisel
Agnes Welsh
Mattie Carr
Sylvia Jones
William Dishon
Etta Noteboom
Carrie Rogers
Wm. Shoup
Marjorie
Dorothy Ryan
Ryan Farm
J.B. Goode
Harold Carey
Tillford Ave
Trim
Berry
Dauter
Maaslew
Beatrice Berry
Frances Shatswell
W. W. Corbett
Ritter
B. E. Jones
E. J. Danielson
George Olson
A. E. Twichel
Com. Smithwick
Fred McNary
N. M. Owings
Suap
Myrtle Catey
June McChesney
iLiam Stranahan
Catey
Chas. Akers
Munsee Marjerie
Dorothy
Pit Ntone
Witten Wate
Russel
J. P
Mesars Corbett, Ritter
John Carey
E. E. Jones
E. W. Hall
E. M
Mondak
The
Aid
H. H. Miller
Hainley Place
Cedar School
Etta Noteboon
Carnie Rogers
Dak
Miss Noteboom
Java
Miss Rogers
Aberdeen
Frank Compton
McCabe
Clayton
Elizabeth Newmann
Charles Agers
E. Newmann
Sioux Crossing
Art Shaide
Congregational Church
Myrtle Carey
Ethel Miller
Ida Jones
Clayton Compton
Eugene Miller
Russel Dishon
Amerissa
North Cat
Hilary Kate Miller
P. Beisel
Rafael Dishon
Um Jones
George Compton
Eorge
Rand
Johnson
Doll’s Eternory
E . Scott Stranas
J. A
Carey
Iina Peterson
Eien
Feta
Rena Miller
Sriall
Prank Compton
McGabe Ant
Faye Barr
Eddie
Cecil Vaughn
Itor Mumby
William Baker
Asal Vane
Willans Biranah
Mrs
Janus
Anna
Carl Lindahl
Charles M. Shepherd
Ev'ry
Mae
Gome
Reding
Edward Mills
John Rux
Pearl Bt
Bareford
Conn
North
Imal Leiaan
Grove
Saat
Mikado
Japan
China
McAdoo
Treasury
Riggs Bank
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