Great Gains Made in Piano Contest Last Week
The piano contest shows record interest and large gains last week. Mrs Uhiman top by 269815 votes. winners Tuesday were Mrs Borsheim in district one Mrs Uhlman in district two Mrs Selwert in district three and Ellen Hararad in district four. Prizes include a Rogers Saird Fork and a silver mesh bag for selling due bills before June 16.
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Uhiman
Borsheim
Uhlman
Selwert
Ellen Hararad
Rogers Saird
Northwestern District Bankers Meet in Minot Highlights
The Northwestern District Bankers Association held its annual convention in Minot on Tuesday with notable attendees including W. S. Davidson Geo B Everson and Geo F Carpenter. A state gathering in Williston July 1 2 was planned to discuss regional banking matters followed by tours and a banquet at the Waverly with speeches and a musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern District Bankers Association
Minot
W. S. Davidson
First National Bank
Geo. B. Everson
Williams County State Bank
Geo. F. Carpenter
Williston
W. C. MacFadden
North Dakota Bankers Association
Twin City
P. J. Leeman
Pi National Bank of
Minneapolis
Bankers of Minot
Mouse River
Waverly
Commercial Club
Oscar Wilson
Donnybrook
W. F. Hanks
Powers Lake
Wil Histon
C. B. Bullock
Denbigh
Williams
Williams County
Wisconsin
Temple School Graduation Evening
Miss Anna Peterson presented diplomas to six graduates at Temple School Monday evening. Teacher Nellie Hinch arranged a literary program that drew a large crowd. The graduates were Inga Haarstad, Ovedia Haarstad, Clara Teockson, Clarence Nelson, James Torgernon, and Maynard Dokken.
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Temple
Anna Peterson
Nellie Hinch
Inga and
Ovedia Haarstad
Clara Teockson
Clarence Nelson
James Torgernon
Maynard Dokken
Resolutions Urge Action On Mormon Influence and Polygamy
The Thirteenth convocation of the District of North Dakota Episcopal group endorses federal reforms. They urge the President to avoid appointing officials allied with Mormonism and back a constitutional amendment to ban polygamy. They also propose Congress enforce measures against polygamous practices. Mr and Mrs Henry Greengard hosted a young folks party with cards and luncheon. A ball game is set for Saturday at 3 pm at the old show grounds on West Broadway with free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Reform Association
District of North Dakota
Episcopal
Fargo
Geo. L. Childs
United States
United States Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Utah
Henry Greengard
Old Show Grounds
West Broadway
Alfalfa Picnic At Nelson Farm Draws County Clubs
The Alfalfa Picnic will be held at H. A. Nelson farm on June 27. The Nelson Valley Farmers Club invites all county Farmers and Commercial Clubs to attend. Speakers include W. C. Allen Dakota Farmer J. C. Hoke Better Farming A. L. Burdick and possibly Mr. Willard of the Northern Pacific. Nelson will speak and his 200 acres of alfalfa will be studied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
H. A. Nelson
Nelson Valley Farmers Club
Nelson Club
W. C. Allen
Dakota Farmer
J. C. Hoke
Better Farming Section
A. L
Annual Field Meet Highlights Junior High Abilities
The Bruegger's park field meet featured junior high and upper grade events with boys' sprints and throwing contests. Winners included Willis Farries in several events, Henry Vohs and Nat Boyd, while the Annex won the meet with 55 points ahead of Webster. The event emphasized physical fitness and the motto sound mind in the sound body.
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Bruegger's Park
Selwel
Semienet Tecesson
Great Crows
Willis Ferris
Henry Vohs
Nat Oyd
Hulbert Jaynes
Norman Falkanger
Nash Brainerd
Henry Vohs Jed
Robert Yetteman
Dewey Hinman
Annex
Webster
Hilda Monson
Ethel Snyder
Gladys Brown
Eighth Annex
Theresa Ames
Mabel Merrill
Mabel Bjerke
Willis Farries
John Falkanger
Nat Boyd
Stanley Bradley
Henry Voha
Ellis Elater
Webster School
Names of new citizens granted final papers announced
Clerk of Court Seibert lists numerous individuals granted final citizenship last Friday. July first is the deadline to apply for papers for the October hearing. Reads like a period community roster with many names and places from Williston, Bonetraill, Ray, Wheelock, and White Earth among others.
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Seibert
John Martin Bakken
Nelson
John J. Hauger
Williston
Arnie Lepine
Hofflund
Albert Wilhelm Johnson Williston
Charlie Rehal
Bonetraill
Peder Nabben
Ray
Olaf Olsen Raaum
Jacob Paulius Maas
White Earth
Halvard Askeland
Scott
Ivor Mathias Edwardye
Hakland
Gladys
Gustav Westby
Buford
Andrew Stone
Martin Volden
Spring Brook
Mathias Dahl
Ivor Syverson Grothe
Wheelock
Hans Syverson Grothe
Richard Gebert
Velem
Marmon
Bendik Fedji
Joseph Yorness
Karen Olsen
Anton Odden
Tohn Ronner
Chris Nelson
John Koen
Cottonwood Lake
Peter Bjornstad
Archibald McKackney
Trenton
William Henry Thfe
Epping
Petition filings fill county and legislative races
Fifty one candidates filed petitions for county and legislative offices. Names listed include representatives Carney, McClintock, Strom, Grefanen. county officials Aditors, treasurer, sheriff, clerk, and others across Republican Democrat Socialist lines. Memorial Day proclamation urges city businesses to close May 30 1914 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Williston with signed note by Dated May 15 1914.
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Baltivosatatives
Carney
C. McClintock
Ation We
Diskinson
Micael Strom
Me M. Grefanen
Morten H. Allen
Repub-Ican
W. C. Francis
Ert Rutledge
Carl Liga
L. N. Shelden
John I ‘Ies
Alvin H.rown
Henry B. Bye
D. M. Brannon
Carl Erick
J. 0. Seibert
F. A. Scheuble
George Arekberg
Earl R. Gordon
Register of Deeds
Ole E. Snewaldson
A. O. Tweeten
Hallock W. Price
B. L. Hardaway
Carl P. Gauther
E. C. Landes
Wm. G. Owens
Charles A.M. Spencer
Frank Voll
Deas L. Butler
C. Mill
J. C. Field
J. F. Adama
O. E. Distad
P. A. LaBerge
Otto 0. Solberg
Eid Gorman
Commissioners First
Osada Hanson
L. O. Hiley
Rutledge
Ara of the Peace
A. J. Field
John Tomson
Williston
N. Dy
F. Craven
Board City Commissioners
Williston Building and Loan Association Formed and Named Officers
The Williston Building and Loan Association is now duly incorporated with charter from Secretary of State. Officers elected include President J. H. Cooper Vice President N. Hayes Secretary Geo F Carpenter Treasurer S M Hydle and Attorney Thomas F Craven. Directors include W C Rawson and J B Lyon. The group, under State Banking Department supervision, plans to publish bylaws and begin business soon to promote home building through insured monthly loans to stockholders. Geo Carpenter invites questions at office room 5 Graphic Building. C Montgomery noted Wheelock vicinity among Williston notables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Building & Loan Association
Thomas Hall
J. H. Cooper
N. Hayes
Geo. F. Carpenter
S. M. Hydle
Thomas F. Craven
W. C. Rawson
J. B. Lyon
Mutual Build & Loan Ala'n
State Banking Department
Mutual Building & Loan Association
Graphic Building
Geo. Carpenter
Secy
Sinning Against Your Home Town in Williston
Local essay urges town growth through farmer support and in town spending. It argues farmers seek near markets and steady local merchants, noting city taxes, services, and infrastructure rely on keeping dollars at home. The piece challenges readers to stop shipping money out and invest locally.
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Williston
Bridge sale offer to Williston from Oregon contractors
Dr. Van Dyke reports a Gurrick and Garrick representative offering a large 800 ton bridge salvaged from the Oregon Short Line. They claim the iron is worth about 12 000 with main costs for extending piers and erecting the span. They estimate total price around 125 000, cheaper than a new crossing, to span the river opposite Williston benefiting Williston and Williams County.
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van Dyke
Gurrick & Garrick
Williston
Oregon
Williams County
Barges Sink As Giant Vaterland Sails Past New York
The Hiner Vaterland sank two coal barges on departing New York harbor, carrying 500 tons of coal each. No lives were lost. In backing from the slip the ship damaged two Morgan liners by crashing against the pier.
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New York
Hudson
Waterland
Becker Found Guilty Again
Becker was convicted for the second time in the Rosenthal homicide case. He met with counsel Martin Manton and his wife after the verdict while district attorney Whitman prepared to present handwriting analysis to support further appeals. A separate item notes a seven year old boy in Bismarck escaped injury after a car ran over him while crossing the street, unharmed apart from a scratched elbow.
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York
Becker
Ha Maler
Herman Rosenthal
Martin Manton
Whitman
Mitchell
M Ay
Becker Ea
Opie” Rosenhere
Court of Appeals
AUTO
Bismarck
N. D
Harlow Griffin
I. W. Griffin
W. E. Breen
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Orpheum Theatre
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Fergus
H. V. Smith
Senate
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House
Gillett
Massachusetts
Weeks
Nelson Farm
Bruegger Park
Merle Montgomery
Sleepy Eve
Minn
Rugby
John Purge
W. H. Westergaard
Havre
Montans
C. Montgomery
Wax
Vaterland
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