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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1915

Page

6

Weil's Hats Choice and Local Visits Highlight Williston Notes

Local notices recount Miss Peterson visiting schools in Trenton and Lindale, Miss Bertha Palmer in Lincoln districts, and J W Braman and J P Beisel among Buford visitors. Birth of a girl to Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Jackson, plus parish and business updates. Also mentions Weil's sale events and a Cantata at the Orpheum with August 3rd and June 3rd showings.

Weil Miss Peterson Trenton Ferguson Weil's Dick Vance South Side Williston M. B. Jackson Judge Fisk Minot Mahon-Robinson Lbr. Co N. D Rev. Batten Grand Forks Bessie A. Sinnott Let Ave. West Edwin A. Palmer Hudson Wisconsin Braatelien Sheridan LaFayette Palmer Devils Lake Bertha Palmer Wm. Owens Bertha Lent Thomas Craven Palmer, Craven and Burns Orpheum Theatre N. E. Elsworth Williston Episcopal Church Weila Cascaden & Evans Marshall Oil Company Broadway Fi 4 M. J. Maugen Rugby Cascaden & Events West Broadw Orpheum H. V M. I. Safford Orpheum Theater Pason-ault Clemenceau Folden Board of Commissioners Ed Jones Mr. Catley Buford Dave King Dr. Fresh Harry Snell Joe Beisel Jim Chas Saunders Emma Olson Emma Pierson Frank Acker Ben Olson Bondtrail Eddie Freddie Willie Johnnie M. A. Well Marian Kelley Glasgow New York Well E. R. Brownson

Health Officer Notice Enforces Health Laws

The health officer states the notice will be enforced to the letter. Appointed to ensure state health laws are followed, he expects everyone to act without legal proceedings. Pa. Taberge signs as Health Officer.

State Board of Health Pa. Taberge

Civic League Meeting Marks Year End 1914 15

The Woman's Civic League met at Library Hall on a Tuesday evening for a picnic lunch later served at six. Miss Macdonald sang and Miss Trendberg played. Macdonald reported on the district’s Eighth Annual meeting and Mrs. McIntosh summarized Friday’s events. Mabel Grindy was secretary.

Civic League Woman's Civic League Library Hall Miss Macdonald Trendberg Kenmare McIntosh

Gospel Meetings at Wild Rose and Summit Schoolhouses

Gospel meetings will be held June 8 at Wild Rose schoolhouse at 11 A.M. and at Summit schoolhouse at 8 P.M. D. Ha Pastor Missouri thanks you for your help.

Wild Rose Summit Schoolhouse

Williston Health Dept orders sewer connection for cess pools

City of Williston health department warns owners occupants and tenants along main street from the Great Northern Depot to Eighth Street to connect cess pools catch basins and privies to the sewer under Ordinance 96 passed March 80 1910. The ordinance requires cleanup filling and sanitary disposal and enforcement will begin June 5 1915 if noncompliance continues. Public health official U La Berge cites city engineer supervision and Ordinance 49 21 for enforcement.

Main Street Great Northern Depot Eighth Street U. Laberge City of Williston

Willis ton Schools Candidates For Board Election

The Clerk of the School board lists three candidates for the board of education in the Willis ton Schools election on June first: M. J. Borden, Mrs. Elizabeth Bruenger, and C. C. Mackenroth.

Board of Education Williston M. J. Borden Elizabeth Bruegger C. C. Mackenroth

City farmers jubilant over improving wheat prospects

Farmers in the city express enthusiasm as recent rains boost crop prospects. Earlier a subset faced discouragement due to poor wheat showing, but now conditions are improving and growth is accelerating, with farmers reporting optimism about the season.

Farmers Want Gravel Road North of Williston Improved

Farmers traveling toward Williston along the road by the Hagan place complain of a washed and rutted lane. When wet the dirt becomes soft and soaking, so they urge immediate action to graveled the route with several loads of gravel for better passage.

Williston Hagan Place

Williston Drug Co Offers Adler-i-ka Digestive Remedy

Special notice declares Williston as exclusive agent for Adler-i-ka a simple buckthorn bark and glycerine mixture claimed to cleanse bowels and relieve constipation in one spoonful with instant powerful safe action. The notice highlights no-griping formula and rapid relief provided by the product.

Williston Adlerika Williston Drug Co

Memorial Day activities close schools early for services

Schools schedule short exercises Monday morning to honor Memorial Day, urging parental participation in patriotic displays. States Attorney Owens will address high school, and a photography talk precedes. Williston high baseball team defeated Sidney Montana 9 8 amid fielding errors. Nine hundred fourteen pupils enrolled this year, with commencements expected to be the largest yet. exams begin Friday.

Owens Pasenault Williston High Sidney Montana Miss Cooper Dorothy Tart Miss Hanson Minneapolis Journal

Sale of Fairview Mercantile stock and fixtures in Montana

Sealed bids are invited by the trustee for the bankrupt Fairview Mercantile Co for stock of general merchandise and furniture in Fairview Montana valued at 14202.94 with stockroom and warehouse space. Building may be bought or rented. Bids close by June 1915 with inventory copies at Farmers State Bank Fairview and Northwestern Jobbers Credit Bureau St Paul. Trustee Donald Campbell reserves right to accept or reject bids pending court approval.

Fairview Mercantile Co Fairview Mont Montana Farmers State Bank Northwestern Jobbers Credit Bureau Endicott Building St. Paul

Courage Bred of Peace In War Valor Appreciated by Peacetrained Men

The Minneapolis Journal notes bravery in this war across nations without extensive combat experience. It argues that many acts of valor come from men trained in peacetime lives, not in battle, with soldiers of Germany France Britain Russia Belgium and the British empire showing comparable courage. The piece contrasts historic wars and says bravery has become commonplace, as civilians turned soldiers display high honor while detesting war.

Minneapolis Journal Russia Austria Germany France Belgium British Empire Balaklava

Hail Insurance urged to protect crops and income

The Williams County State Bank urges farmers to buy hail and windstorm insurance to safeguard summer crops. It highlights that insurance after a storm helps pay debts and living costs, and promotes their reliable companies, clear policy terms, prompt service, and favorable rates. G. B. Everson, cashier, Williston, N. D.

G. B. Everson Ras't Cashier Williams County State Bank Williston N. D

Evening school for penmanship and stenography classes

Evening classes in penmanship and stenography will be organized about June 21. For details and terms, inquire Florence A. Dennett at 917 1st Ave West or call 205 between 6:30 and 7:30 PM.

Florence A. Dennett 1St Ave

Elevator manager Craslie arrested for forgery 1914 case

Pete E Craslie former manager of Farmers Elevator was arrested Saturday on a second degree forgery charge. He appeared at a hearing Tuesday and was bound over to district court with bond posted. Elevator officials alleged forged checks and claimed Craslie discussed a deal with E H Weil prompting warrants issued Tuesday evening. Weil requested a separate hearing set for next week.

Pete E. Craslie Craslie E. H. Weil Weil

Galveston Rat Catcher Resigns After Six Months Service

Galveston official Charles Portolina, longtime port rat catcher, resigns after six to seven months on the waterfront. He caught rats at about 2,000 per month, earning a base bounty of eight to ten cents per rat plus a $10 monthly bonus. He planned to quit after saving enough to buy a boat and a fossil engine, and he handed in his badge last week.

Galveston Tex Charles Portolina

Can You Solve the Mystery of The Black Box?

A gripping suspense tale by E. Phillips Oppenheim promises breathless action across installments. The author crafts thrills that satisfy fans of high stakes intrigue and rapid plot turns.

E. Phillips Oppenheim

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Harding Weil’s Bruegger Mercantile Co Mildred McMillen Misa McMillen Great Falls Ott McMillen Dochterman The Graphic Congregational Church Scott Nolen Scott & Bowne Bloomfield First Mortgage Iam Dak D. Ha Missouri J. i Maude Evans Ruth Hughes Lucille Brown Marion "Enny Howard Donovan Gladys Hawley Rose Kelley Beatrice Link June McChesney Mary Shermerry Erma Slater Charles Wheeler Robert Heffernan Joseph LeDosquet Willie Shea Nina Claire Townsend Michael Shikany Marie Sivertson Bertha Doerfler Bernadine Champion Katherine Erickson Lee Nelson Fannette Pasenault Hazel Brenner Nat Bod Farmers Elevator Eugene V. Debs Williston, N.D
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