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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1913

Page

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Educators of North Dakota hold largest convention enrollment

Mr Forster reports Fargo convention attendance over 1600, the highest in twenty seven meetings. Prof Clyde R Travis elected president, officers unchanged, new ethics code endorsed, retirement fund adopted, and a move to hold next year’s meeting in Bismarck by two to one vote.

Forster Fargo Grand Forks Clyde R. Travis Ie Normal School City Superintendents Association General San Francisco Friends of Bismarck

Portable X Ray Machine Brings Exams To Patients

Drs. Dochterman and MacManus introduce a Campbell portable X Ray unit for use at any location with power. The device enables on site X ray examinations and can also perform various electrical treatments, expanding in office capabilities.

Dochterman and MacManus Campbell

Judge limits claim in mining suit over foundation work

Last Monday Judge Fisk acted as referee in a suit where James M. Guy sued Rev. Stentson of Wheatland for labor on a foundation wall north of Ray. Guy sought 87.75 dollars plus interest, but the judge awarded 47.75 after deducting 40 as the cost to fix the foundation to proper order.

Fisk James M. Guy Rev Stentson Wheatland Ray Guy

Going and Coming The Williston cemetery salesman indicted

A. Emerson faced a four month term for selling illicit goods out of a Williston suburb parlor along cemetery roads. He offered wares to farmers as they came by, hoping for quick profits from misbranded liquor. Authorities captured him at Erickson's boarding house, sentencing him to 105 days in jail to ponder his actions.

A. Emerson Dick Swiveler Williston Emerson Hig Leas Erickson

Williston Concert Band Opens Winter Sacred Concerts

The Williston Concert Band plans Sunday afternoon sacred concerts this winter. The first will be at Star theatre at 3:30 PM to accommodate late Sunday dinners. Citizens and visitors are expected to attend in large numbers for the opening concert.

Star Theatre Williston

Episcopal Services to Be Led by Rev Blaker Next Sunday

After next Sunday evening services will be conducted by Rev Blaker of Minot here. He will preside until the new Bishop provides a permanent clergyman.

Episcopal Church Blaker Minot

Warning to Dealers on Cold Storage Law Compliance

Food Commissioner Laddhina warns dealers to follow cold storage provisions for all products kept in cold storage. Stores must display a large sign and stamp each package with Cold Storage, include receipt and withdrawal dates, and ensure customers receive the information. Inspectors will enforce rules, and mislabeling as fresh goods is unlawful.

Laddhina E. F. Ladd

Lineman David Hill Dies After Poll Accident in Williston

David Hill a 20 year old lineman for the Dakota Western Telephone Company fell from a Williston poll after an electric shock likely from a wire rubbing the iron brace. He died at a hospital after the 8 PM fall. Federal services were held at the M E church with interment by the Workmen. He leaves parents two sisters a brother and his fiance Hazel McChesney.

David Hill Dakota Western Telephone Company Williston Drug Hill L. J. Lane First National Bank M. BE Wail Jesse Hill Williston Hazel McChesney

Sutherland Forms Montana Farm Loan Company at Havre

R D Sutherland joins C F Davidson and O J Hogue to organize the Montana Farm Loan Company with Havre headquarters. Sutherland plans to move his family to Havre, rents a new house, and joins H Davidson Jr as president, O J Nerge as vice president, Sutherland as secretary and treasurer. The group consolidates the First National Bank of Saco and W Nelson Co at Saco under that bank, and opens Security State Bank of Big Sandy with plans for more locations in the region.

C.F. Davidson O. J. Hogue R. D. Sutherland Montana Farm Loan Company Havre First National Bank of Saco Bank of ©. W. Nelson and Co Big Sandy Security State Bank of

Williston Garage Expands to Largest Northwest Facility

L. N. Stice plans a major enlargement of his auto garage. The existing 50 by 50 foot building will gain a 50 by 50 fireproof brick addition, totaling 10 000 square feet. A 25 by 10 foot basement for storage and heating will be excavated. This marks the third expansion to meet growing demand. Thanksgiving Ball By Band Williston Concert Band hosts a Thanksgiving night dance November 27 with 10 to 15 musicians. The event aims to be the season’s highlight, offering the best music among city dances.

L. N. Stice Stice Williston

Akers Hewitt Wedding In Buford Parsonage Ceremony

Chas Akers and Miss Alice Hewitt both of Buford were married Tuesday afternoon at the M E Parsonage by the Rev Wall. The couple will reside in Buford, N D. A thief seems to need only a look of assurance to walk away with jewels or a house.

Akers-Hewitt Chas, Akers Alice Hewitt Buford M. E Wall N. D

Four Artists Company Soon On Lyceum Course

The Four Artists Company unites four stars Frederick W. Nickbush Junior Clara Marie Len Ceeth Reuter and Klave M DeVine under one organization. Nickbush is a famed baritone Len is a fiery pianist Reuter a master violinist and DeVine a leading coloratura. They will perform on the Lyceum Course November 17 for music lovers nationwide.

Four Artists Company Frederick W. Nickbush Europe America Clara Marie Len Len Plas Magical Courier Miss Len Fine Arts Chicago Aeeth Reuter Klave M. DeVine Walter Damrosch Lyceum

Sale and lunch by Lutheran Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid of the Lutheran church will hold a sale and lunch in the basement of the church on December sixth. Lunch will be served at noon and for the remainder of the day.

Ladies Aid of the Lutheran Church

Conduct Farm Schools in County

Expert Hall of the Better Farming Association plans winter Agricultural schools across the county. He will spend about two days at each location, with large attendances expected as farmers seek better methods. Mr. Fall visits Howard December 4 5 and Squires December 11 12. The season ends with a Williston court house school starting February 3 lasting several days.

The Better Farming Association Fall Howard Squires Court House Williston Hall

Bishop Mann to Visit Williston Next Sunday

Bishop Mann will visit Williston next Sunday to hold services at the Episcopal church. He will leave North Dakota mid December to assume his duties in the new field, and this visit may be his last in the city as Bishop Tyler is expected to take charge around December 15.

Mann Williston North Dakota Our City Tyler

Garden Valley Basket Social Planned at School House

Garden Valley Sunday Circle hosts a basket social on Saturday night November 15 at the Garden Valley school house. Fancy and useful articles will be sold and coffee will be served free. All welcome to attend and arrive early for the program.

Garden Valley

Wolfe and Wagner Tie the Knot in Williston

Alfred Wolfe and Martha Wagner were married on November 1 before Judge Butler in Williston. The bride is the daughter of a long established citizen, and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Wm Wolfe and works for the Great Northern. The Graphic extends congratulations.

Wolfe-Wagner Williston

Williston Fire Boys Plan Social Dance at Gates Hall

The Williston fire boys announce a benefit dance to entertain patrons and raise funds. The event at Gates hall runs from 9 to 2 80 tonight, with proceeds aiding a worthy cause.

Williams County Tax Sale Scheduled for December 9

The delinquent tax sale of Williams County real estate will be held at the courthouse on Tuesday December 9.

Williams County

Fanny Haynes Entertains and Sells Whiskey in Ham County

Miss Fanny Haynes hosted gatherings amid patrol visits a bullet pierced the door panel during one visit. A later official call by States Attorney Burdick Sheriff Erickson and Patrolman Lunceford led to seizure of eighteen gallons of whiskey and seventy two quarts of beer. A $200 fine and a twelve month injunction against the house followed.

Williston Fanny Haynes Lunceford Ham Burdick Erickson Fann

Banana Belt Farmers Benefit From Warmer Weather

The article notes farmers have worked steadily in recent days as mild weather froze out frost and allowed extensive field work that would have waited until spring, delaying seeding and cultivation.

Hogan's Lunch Offers 25 Cent Merchant Meal

A brief notice advertises Hogan's Lunch serving a 25 cent merchant meal from 11 30 a m to 1 p m with a call to try it for lunch tomorrow.

Hogan's

Blizzard Rages Across Lakes As Storm Harms Harbor

The great blizzard hits the East and Great Lakes region with high gale force. Manitou Island steamer sinks after nights of failed rescue attempts by Eagle Harbor life savers. Lincoln Park harbor breakwater destroyed. Milwaukee harbor works ruined. deaths reported as storm blankets Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Calumet Flaherman Manitou Island Lake Superior Eagle Harbor Chicago Lincoln Park Yacht Harbor Milwaukee New Harbor Lake Huron Erie Pennsylvania Ohio New York East End Buffalo

Train Stalls Twenty Eight Hours Near Cleveland

Snow blankets Western Pennsylvania eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia. A train arriving today was halted for twenty eight hours near Cleveland. The report notes severe winter conditions and ongoing travel disruption in the region.

Matis Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Cleveland

Haug es Lutheran Church notices in Williston

Haug es Lutheran Church announces Sunday School at 7 p m and English service at 8 p m conducted by Rev A C Schaaf. Ludiex Aid Society meets Thursday at 2 p m with Mrs N J Falkanger at 424 7th Ave West. Lake Creek annual church meeting set for Wednesday the 19th at 1 30 p m at H O Rognstad’s residence.

Williston A C. Schaaf Ludiex Aid Society N. J. Falkanger 7Th Ave. Weat Lake Creek H. O. Rognstad

Hamre Buys Rawson Machine Building on Broadway

P C Hamre has completed a $12000 purchase of the Rawson Machine building on Broadway and plans to move his furniture business in around December 15. The building will be stripped and redecorated for use as a furniture store and will offer steam heat.

P. C. Hamre Rawson Machine Broadway Hamre Rawson

Choral Union Progress On Rose Maiden Presentation

The Choral Union reports strong practices and steady progress on the Rose Maiden. Orchestra parts have been secured and the piece will be performed with full orchestral accompaniment.

Choral Union The

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