Winter Correspondence from Williston District
Notes from the Williston area record residents’ winter moves and events. Nell Nelson Works at Slind coal mine while Noah Coalbank shopped in Williston. Nellie Larsen walks to school and boards at home. A baby born to Mr and Mrs Schaffer died shortly after. mother recovering. Teachers Elizabeth Younge and Frank Plummer attended exams in Williston. Ramey Brothers mine coal westward. Two new schoolhouses built this fall. William Gerber returns for winter. Oscar Mortensen relocates to Litchfield to settle an estate. Ole Frederickson and wife move to Williston for winter. Knudtsons winter in Williston. A surprise party for Ole Frederickson and wife features dancing, songs, stories and midnight refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Schaffer
Elizabeth Younge
Frank Plummer
Williston
Ole Frederickson
Dakota
Mrs Snook Visits Williston and Local Apple Sale
Mrs R C Snook returned home Monday to visit Mrs A McNitt in Williston. Mrs J C Charles is visiting the Pichard family. Grafton Head called on R C Snook Sunday evening. A car load of apples arrived for Mr Asbury and sold at notably low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Snook
A. McNitt
Williston
J. C. Charles
Pichard
Grafton Head
R.c.snook
Mr. Asbury
Threshing Roundup From Twin Butte Area
November 8 report lists Bert Biggs returning from Twelve Mile Hill with others Harvey Pherrin Joseph Lynch Dane Brunelle and Stoner Heading from Bowbells all threshing. Antony Galena and Fred Smith back from Wild Rose last Monday. Eugene Mourinville to Wild Rice next Wednesday. August Bernier a Williston caller. Lucien Arcand in Williston on business. Fred Smith and Antony Gelena shopped in Williston Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Pherrin
Joseph Lynch
Dane Brunelle
Stoner Heading
Bowbells
Antony Galena
Fred Smith
Wild Rose
Eugene Mourinville
Lucien Arcand
Williston
Antony Gelena
McKenzie County Adds One More Resident
Minnie Ackerman stayed with Mrs Vance last week while Charlie Carter plans to stay or claim land this winter. Rev Olson drove twenty miles Sunday for services with no congregation. Mr Grauser built a shack signaling another McKenzie County resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Minnie Ackerman
Mrs. Vance
Charlie Carter
Rev. Olson
Lee White
Geo. Ackerman
Grauser
McKenzie County
Local residents travel and work notes from county area
BLACKTAIL August Zodrow visited the county seat Thursday and returns Friday. William Lee came back from threshing last Thursday. Dick Flatley now works in the coal mine. Sarsh Mattern of Gladys visits Mr. and Mrs. Lee for several days. Wn. Lee built a two story house for Isaac Dicker. Laura Ayars was a City of Opportunity visitor last week. Ole Anderson visited Williston Friday with a wheat load. James Haines W. H. Zodrow and Wm. Richardson helped Dick Flatley stock flax Thursday. Albert Nelson shopped in Williston last week. John Flatley called on Spring Brook last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lee Ernest Carlson and Rose Webb spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. August Zodrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Zodrow
William Lee
Dick Flatley
Sarsh Mattern
Gladys
Mrs. Lee
James Haines
W. H. Zodrow
Wm. Richardson
Wm. Lee
Ernest Carlson
Rose Webb
Local Social Roundup From Garden Valley
Mrs Elliott visits sister Mrs Hall for a few days. Mr and Mrs Hamilton return from Montana. Mr Ekeberg attended an officer meeting and stayed over due to cold. R A Rieder and Orin Hamilton transacted business in Williston. Zella Francis attended teachers examination and visited with Uncle W C Francis. Several couples and individuals enjoyed a party at Mr Landis on Monday night with a good time reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zella Francis
W- C. Francis
van Deberg
Mrs. Akey
Mabel Elliott
Mr. Landis
Fair weather and local visits mark Land Creek
P G Head was on the sick list last week. Mrs R C Snook visits Mrs A McNitt in Williston. Mrs Alva Raulston of Williston stayed at the Head home. Rev Hollett preached at Sand Creek schoolhouse. Manford Webb and family visited the Head home. Ennis was ill last week. Farmers hauled coal. Clarence Rensberger and family visited Jens Browns. A Turcott held a dance at Mr Summers new house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Raulston
Williston
P. G. Head and Family
Hollett
Sand Creek
Manford Webb
P. G. Head Home
Clarence Rensberger
Jens Brown
A. Turcott
Mr. Summer
The Youth's Companion Subscriptions Offer for 1912
A 1911 advertisement promotes a one year subscription to The Youth's Companion for 1.75 dollars with a promise of many serials and essays. It notes sample copies and a gift calendar for new subscribers and warns price increase to two dollars on January 1, 1912. The offer includes issues for the remainder of 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Paine
Ching
J. W. Schultz
C. A. Stephens
Julia Sylvester
Mercer
Oregon
Washington
Companion
Berkeley St
Boston
Mass
Olson's Studio Promotes Xmas Photo Sessions
Olson's Studio invites customers to sit for Christmas photos, noting the time needed to produce quality portraits and promising their best work. The ad mentions H. V. Smith as underwriter for fire and tornado insurance and includes a simple pricing cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
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China
Williston Drug Co
Williston Mill
Tore Williston, N. D
United States
Canada
Europe
Williams County Bank
Williston State Bank
General Banking
Simon Westby
Pres
M. Hydle
A. J. Stafne
V-Pres
Scribner’s Magazine
Fifth Ave
New York City
Nells Nelson
Slind
Noah Coalbank
Nellie Larsen
Ramey Brothers
William Gerber
Oscar Mortensen
Litchfield
Nells Knudtson
Clayton
Twin Butte
Bert Biggs
Twelve Mile Hill
August Bernier
Mesdames C.howett
L. Ross
Jake Vance
Sam Virgina
Bert Murphy
Wn. Lee
Isaac Dicker
Laura Ayars
City of Opportunity
Ole Anderson
Albert Nelson
John Flatley
Spring Brook
Garden Valley
Mr. Aiey
City
Lee Hamilton
Montana
D. C. Ekeberg
John Hamilton
Hall
Mrs. Elliott
Mrs. Hall
R. A. Rieder
Orin Hamilton
P. G. Head
Mr. Ennis
H. V. Smith
Macey
Thomas Sheraton
Robert Adam
Fra Junipero
Chippendale
Macey Bock
John A. Corbett
Williston, N. D
Realty Market
Botont
Baitia
Ets
Nti
Howe
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