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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
5
The Williston Graphic notes Asher L. Burdick pursues the Republican nomination for governor. Burdick, long active in state politics, served in the house and as lieutenant governor, and recently practiced law while farming near Williston. The piece urges local support, emphasizing a home candidate.
The Graphic advocates A J Gronna for renomination to the United States Senate. It lauds his faithful service and independence from political bosses, asserting he votes for what benefits his state and country, and deserves continued tenure.
The Little Country Theater at Fargo North Dakota’s Agricultural College serves as a simple 200 seat lab for modern drama. It aims to present one act plays and scenes with minimal sets to be reproduced in rural spaces and foster community ties. The project seeks to connect the college with rural districts and cultivate democratic friendship through theater rather than high art alone.
The ambitious Milwaukee system project begins with a 440 mile Idaho track segment at a cost of 4 million dollars as part of a major United States railroad development. The work signals a turning point in national rail expansion and modernization efforts.
The Seattle Post Intelligencer notes plans to electrify Montana’s 113 mile Deer Lodge to Three Forks segment by next April. It highlights locomotive electrification using mountain water power and suggests cascading benefits for other routes through Washington and the Cascade Division.
Memorial Day observations honor fallen soldiers and unknowns. Willis Farries wins field meet prizes. school year ends with exams, music, art, and domestic science programs. Commencement set for June 12 with sermon by Rev. I G Monson. high school play slated for June 8.
Chicago May 25 One thousand dollars as the minimum salary for Presbyterian ministers was urged before the general assembly to ensure comfortable retirement for those spent in the pulpit. Rev Murdock McLeod led the plea as head of the ministerial relief committee. A plan to unite religious efforts in small towns by creating a central church in places under 1200 residents was brought up for study.
The farce What Became of Parker produced by Mrs. Laura K Wickard at the Orpheum Friday evening drew hearty laughter and strong profits. E A Palmer as the irritable husband Harrison and Mrs Wm Monroe as the lead displayed keen comic timing while Miss Bertha Palmer and H R Evans provided lively support. The cast also featured A H Brown Miss Viola Gordon Elmer Halvorson and others in deft, entertaining roles with musical interludes by Mrs Wall and Mrs Hardaway.
Rev E Lewis Wall preaches on The Heroic Criminion as Old Soldiers attend the morning sermon. The Penny Supper drew many patrons, and the evening program featured praised choir selections and solos by Mrs B L Hardaway and Prof Blaine Allen. A next Sunday program is announced with special music at 8:00 PM.
Edwin 8 Shaw notes Past Hours 10 30 AM and 8 PM with preaching by the pastor. Sunday school at 11 45 and Y P 8 C E at 7. All services at the Seamer of the new church corner Sixth St and First Ave West. A welcome from the Swarts of New York arrives and Rae’s visit will be postponed to June. Services extend to Missouri Ridge next Sunday at 3 PM with plans for an open event.
The Williston Water Users Association directs a delegation to Washington after a wire from Sunny Side. The letter dated May 27 1914 states the North Dakota delegation is already well informed on local conditions and needs.
Williston water users report no need for additional delegates to Secretary Williston Water Users Association due to existing desires. Local residents include Nick Azar returning from Williston, Dave Mahoney, Mrs. F Duff’s Cow Creek trip, Alex Lind’s Williston business visit, and H C Kaetsel’s trip. Wheat in the area appears healthy while community members continue daily activities and social calls.
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