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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
2
Beott N Swisher announces departure as assistant editor ending the rural Williams County visits. He reflects on staff ties and the value of the country department which provides a weekly community news exchange. A future location is hinted elsewhere in the issue.
Spring Coulee Cor. reports on local events and tales from Ambrose to Plentywood. Residents, farm tips on fly control, threshing, and weather aid, plus visits, births, illnesses, and upcoming meetings and services.
Missouri Ridge reports S. M. Clark sold 145 sheep at auction in Williston last Saturday. Mrs. A C Wagenman has a severe cold. Tande School Board repairs Garden Valley schoolhouse. Mesdames B nepike and A C Wagenman visited Mrs. E A How. Mr and Mrs E W Hall and son Webb visited H J Poe's home. Bernice Rutledge hosted about a dozen friends for a birthday dinner at her parents’ home. E E Cripe plans a safe Wednesday then will return to Indiana for the winter. unsure about spring return. Roy Lindholm, eight, from Missouri Ridge School, is mentioned.
The Garden Valley area reports a new Missouri Ridge Farmers Club with officers Bryant Keihle president Charles Booke vice president and Hrs Hi C. Blankenship secretary treasurer. Meetings set for the second Thursday each month starting November 18 at R. Blankenship home. Also updates on school repairs, local visits, a garden circle gathering, and community sales and farewells for departing neighbors.
Abe Miller and wife went to Buford last Sunday. J M Kaufman held an auction sale last Thursday. Several residents visited friends and auctions in Williston and Minot. Rev Brown preached revivals and planned a Christmas tree at the Sunday school with Miss Skinrud assisting. many locals expected to attend.
The Williston Drug Co. touts Adler-i-ka as a remedy for chronic appendicitis misdiagnosed as gas or constipation. A single dose of buckthorn bark and glycerine is said to bring instant relief, with the ad suggesting the cure’s fame.
Local notes report visits and travel between Williston and nearby towns with several residents seen at homes, gatherings, and markets. A county notice announces coal and wood bids for the courthouse contract with bid closing November 17, 1918 and a $100 bid bond requirement.
County affairs announce sealed bids for hauling culverts in concrete and grading on a mail road from Grinnell to White Earth North Dakota. Bids due by 8 A.M. Monday November 17, 1913 with 20 percent bid check and bond from winner. Also notices a November 13–14 teachers examination at the courthouse. County Superintendent Martha P. Tatem explains exam schedule and requirements. The Jefferson motorcycle advertisement concludes the notice.
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