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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1912

Page

2

Williams County Correspondence Notes Local Activity

Post from Williams County highlights births and visits among residents. Ole Sever’s family welcomes a daughter born October 22 to Mr and Mrs Sever while Olesons visit daughter Mrs Albert Knutson. Various residents travel, thresh, haul grain, shop, and attend events with names like Krogen Oleson Leonday Levitt and Johnson present.

Ole Severson Oleson Albert Knutson John A. Nelson Wildrose Ole Oleson John Gilneth Bunker Lizotte Ia Andrew L. Krogen Williston Alma Leonday Minnesota Carl L. Kogen

Suit care tips from a tailor on nighttime protection

The article advises best suit servicing to preserve fabric and style. It emphasizes brushing garments regularly and treating suits with care to avoid aging.

Shoewear and Furnishings Offerings Listed

Florsheim and Crawford Shoes along with Pingrees for women, Stetson and Lanpher hats, and various furnishings are cataloged in a local retail display. The items cover footwear headwear and home goods reflecting contemporary commercial offerings.

Florshiem Crawford

Blacktail Briefs on Threshing Delays and Local Jobs

Weather stalls threshing as Decker outfit at John Stars halts work. Ira Richardson leaves Decker outfit to head east, home Charlston Illinois. Borstad Buss crew on north side of Blacktail with Haines and Richardson aiding W H Zodson stacking flax. County seat visitors include Noring and Flatley with other locals noted on farm tasks.

Brother Winter Decker John Stars Ira Richardson East Charlston Borstad Buss Blacktail Harry Haines W. H. Zodson H. O. Noring Dick Flatley Williston Ernest Carlson Albert Nelson Ben Wolverston W. H. Zodron H. Narum

Local Notes and People Seen Around Town

Mrs. Ross called at E 9 Wescotts on Sunday. Grantier was in town Sunday. Guss Cary passed through en route to McKenzie county for threshing help. Grace Ames Dellee and Lyle Ames attended the Charis dance Saturday night. Ray butcher bought stock. Art Wilkinson broke wagon hauling wheat and stayed in town. No threshing due to rain and snow. Mr Walters of Grinnell helping Cap Craig move ferry from sand bar. G H McKay went to Ray and back with cold weather goods. Charles Austin Jr of Grinnell visited friends. A farewell to fall with mentions of winter days and ivy and flowers.

Nelson Ross Wescott Grantier Guss Cary McKenzie County Grace Dellee Lyle Ames Charis Ray Butcher Art Wilkinson Ray Mr. Walters Grinnell Cap Craig G. H. McKay Charles Austin Jr

Local Rose Hill Social and School Update

Rose Hill residents attended events in Willis ton last Saturday with Albrecht Youness and the Rekals. Blanche Clark visited Toney Breneck and John Youness joined Blanche for Sunday dinner with Long Breneck. Pupils Phillip and Alma Albrecht were never tardy or absent this month. German Lutheran services were held at the school last Sunday. Rev. Tives and John Albrecht visited Mr. Hintzel on Sunday. Andrew Rassmusen worked for his brother Peter nearby, and L B Albright called on Rose Hill Sunday morning.

Rose Hill Mr. Albrecht John Youness Rekal Chas. West Glenn Cowan Williston Blanche Clark Toney Breneck Long Breneck Phillip Alma Albrecht Dee Tives John Albrecht Hintzel Andrew Rassmusen Peter Albright

Threshing and community notes in Brown township

Ray Brown and Fred Short run a J. 1. Case threshing in the Brown neighborhood. Buck and the Hamilton machine are active in the township. Pleasant View school house held services. Helping Hand Club closed its meeting at Mrs Emma Jeffrey’s home. John Wageman and Ora Kauffman plan a Canada homestead trip. Mrs Bellach visited Riceville Missouri relatives. Grace Carmin, Wageman’s niece, is visiting and attending Palmer School.

Pherrin Ray Brown Fred Short Brown Buck Hamilton Pleasant View Emma Jeffrey John Wageman Ora Kauffman Canada Mrs. Bellach Riceville Missouri

Marmon dealer out on business trip early Monday

Local notes report J Arthur Cunningham of E J Landers Co in Marmon on business early Monday. Dr Cowen gives a Socialist lecture slated for Tuesday evening with strong attendance. Delays by threshers hinder plowing this year, farmers await work. Ernest Lares plans to return to St Paul once grain is hauled. Ada B Smith to visit Minnesota relatives on the eleventh. wishes for a pleasant trip and return.

Marmon E. J. Lander’s Co J. Arthur Cunningham Dr. Cowen Ernest Lares St. Paul Ada B. Smith Minnesota Ada

Local social notes from South Side district

Mr E Collings returned Monday from Elmdale Mont. Mr George Ackerman served as juryman at Schaffer court but it was dismissed until next term. Kathryn Diggins visited Mrs Lucy Vance. Mr and Mrs E Collings shopped at Williston Wednesday. Mesdames Sarah and Lucy Vance visited Mrs McIntosh at Raum's Ferry Monday. Mr and Mrs C S Vizina were at Williston Thursday. Mr and Mrs Frank McIntosh farm near Spearinville tending threshing. Leopeland moved into the Lee White house on the hills.

South Side E. Collings Elmdale Mont George Ackerman Schaffer Kathryn Diggins Lucy Vance Williston Mesdames Sarah McIntosh Raum’s Frank McIntosh Spearinville Leopeland Lee White House

Willard Family Activity Reported Across Area

Willard brothers from Wheelock and Mrs. Chas Kindle with Lizy Hazel called on Mrs. Bill Willard last Wednesday. David Willard and Chas Kindle visited Epping Wednesday. John Seaton called on Mr. White Sunday. F M Miller hauled grain to Epping last week. L C Kinamon plans a sale on November 16. Mr and Mrs Bob Bingaman spent a Sunday with L C Kinamon.

Wheelock Willard Bros Williston Chas Kindle Lizy Hazelrng Bill Willard David Willard Epping John Seaton White F. M. Miller L. C. Kinamon Bob Bingaman

Weather and Social Visit Notes From Sand Creek

Cool weather prevails at Sand Creek as residents report weekend visits. Anna Guthrie and sister Mrs H C Blankenship spent Saturday and Sunday at Missouri Ridge with several neighbors including Mesdames Snook Head and Cobb. Monday afternoon guests included Mrs T M Seaman and two children with Mrs C E Logan and Marian Snook, plus Clarence Rensberger and family in Baden Valley with Rev Myer and family. Sunday evening visitors at P G Heads included R C Snook and his wife.

Anna Guthrie H. C. Blankenship Missouri Ridge Mesdames Snook Cobb Leonard Logan T. M. Seaman C. E. Logan Marian Snook Clarence Rensberger Baden Valley Rev Myer P. G.heads R. C. Snook

Halloween Party Reported At P. J. Head’s

A Hallowe en party was held Thursday evening at P. J. Head’s with about twenty young people enjoying the event. Willard Snook visited Sunday afternoon with Chas. Seaman and two daughters, Grandmother Cobb and Tune Seaman were mentioned in the gathering.

Grandmother Cobb Tune Seaman Willard Snook Chas. Seaman P. J. Head

Death of Mrs. Jane Bowen of Williston noted in Linn County

Obituary article from Central City Iowa recalls Jane Barrett Bowen born December 7 1837 in New York and married to Carlos Bowl. She lived many years in Linn County before moving to North Dakota and died October 8 1912 at Jamestown aged 74 years 8 months 1 day. Funeral at Jordans Grove Baptist Church.

Central City Iowa Jane Bowen Williston N. Dak Dakota Linn County George Bowen Jordans Grove Clarrisa Jane Barrett Concord Erie County New York North Dakota Carlos W. Bowl Guy Phillip Pueblo Colorado George R Jamestown

Methodist notes and schedule for November church events

Through the Graphic's courtesy the church column publishes notices for the pastor. Temperance Sunday on November 10 will be observed with a sermon at 7 30 PM. Midweek service requests more participants Wednesday at 8 PM. Epworth League topic November 10 is The Unweathered Harvest with readings from John 4 35 and Matthew 9 36 38. A Mission Study Class is planned and the Ladies Aid Society will host a food event.

Graphic Epworth Jno League Ladies Aid Society

Church Meeting Plans and Home Mission Week Ahead

The article notes November 9 sale details elsewhere and recounts social events hosted by Mrs. Dickson and Mrs. Coulter on November 7. The Sunday school aims to start a Teacher Training class with the Board meeting on November 11 at Mrs. Coulter's home. Mr. Nels Nelson is authorized to purchase church supplies and oversee building upkeep. Home Mission Week runs November 17 to 24 with Evangelical churches nationwide highlighting missions.

Dickson Coulter Nels Nelson

Congregational Services Scheduled with Bible Classes

Congregational church announces Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with preaching by the pastor Edin S. Shaw. Bible school at 11:45, classes for all ages, teachers training and adult classes for men and women. Y.P. 8 C.E. at 6:30, mid week study of the Gospel of John on Wednesday. Strangers welcome.

Sundy C. E Edin S. Shaw

Also Mentioned on This Page

Williams County Rudler Coteau N. D Raymond L. Mattock St. Cloud Rudser Midway Alex McDonald Mont. Sun Harley Hershal Cuth Penny Albert Levitt J. H. Barger Louis Yell Jacob Johnson Elam Daniels Asa Levitt Ray Durham Della Staples Andrew Strand Cleo Kindle H. G. Penny C. A L. H. Levitt Thos Newton Spring Brook Wheelock Ley Morson Gladys M. Levitt Gladys E. Levitt Chas. Levitt Hart Schaffner Marx Greengard Bros Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes Boreas Sand Creek Pres Mrs Methodist Notes The Book & Thimble Club Tennesse Minstrels Gates Opera House E. J. Lander & Co Minot Williston Grand Forks Mgr STONE _PIANO Argo North Dako
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