Williston notices mix theater ads and local business updates
A fragmented local page notes The Eagle Store selling silk and blouses, M Thomas family returning home on First Ave West, and promotions for The Virginian at the Armory. It also lists hotel rates, a fancy sale at Anderson’s Hardware, business moves by John B Schuknecht, Billy Bennett performances at the Williston Armory, and Sam Ross purchasing Arnegard Livery Barn with a shift of headquarters to Arnegard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
M. Thomas
First Ave
Armory
Hotel Dyckman
Minneapolis
Plansepelis
Anderson
Hamaior
Baturday
F. B. Plummer
Williston
Fargo
John B. Schuknecht
First Hatineal Bank of
St. Paul
Billy Bennett
Politi
Wister
Williston Armory
H. H. Cecil
Leeds
Butler Farm
Einos Cecil
Arnegard
Sam Ross
John L. Olson
Ross
Williams
McKenzie
Arnegard Call
Audience Shows Up For Lyceum Night Then Free Concert
A large audience gathered at the Armory for a Lyceum course evening featuring Rev. James H. Batten. After an hour of anticipation the audience learned seating would be free for Eleanor Olsen Concert Company on November 25. The report notes mixed expectations and a letdown in the event. A license was issued on the 13th to Victor R. King and Miss Josephine M. Brannon of Williston. Edgar L. Richter promotes North Dakota Appreciation Week set for January 20 to 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evon
Lyceum
Armory
James H. Batten
Lyceum Committee
Wilson
Husten
Batten
Eleanor Olsen
Victor R. King
Josephine M. Brannon
Williston
Edgar L. Richter
Larimore Pioneer
North Dakota
Fargo
Williston High School
H. H. Lampman
California
R. H. Fadden
Grand Forks Herald
John C. Corbett
J. A
E. L. Corbett
Stanley
Alfred Vohs
A. H. Vohs
Frank B. Plummer
Ballard Mortgage Co
E. W. Hall
Webb
Sue
Vincennes
Indiana
F. B. Sapp
Court House
Brunswick
Civic League
City Grocery
Lundquist Bound Over in Shot Wounding Case
Claus Lundquist remains jailed after a preliminary hearing before Justice Field on the tenth. He was bound over to the district court with bonds set at five thousand dollars. Lundquist has not furnished the required security and remains in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus Lundquist
Sigurd Gelleratadteld
Justice Field
District Court
Notice for Bids and Local Notices in Williston 1916
Sealed bids for lignite coal to be delivered to City Power Plant and other city facilities due by Nov 27 1916 at 8 PM at the City Auditor's office Williston Dakota. Requires 50 cash bid bond, 500 bond if awarded, right to reject all bids. Also notices of a box supper dance Nov 28 1916 and marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Board of City Commissioners
N. Dak
I. C. C. F. Hall
Ice Breaks Pontoon Bridge On Missouri Headwaters
A severe early week cold wave sent heavy ice down the Missouri headwaters, breaking the pontoon bridge at six a.m. Monday as the overhead cable failed after ice formed. The bridge ends swung downstream, but the main channel cleared and repairs are expected soon. The traffic disruption affects residents on both riverbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Towera
California and Minnesota vote tallies show minor shifts
California canvass officials report thirty three counties remain unfiled with returns revealing small discrepancies among top electors. In Minnesota, Aitkin and Renville counties update totals narrowing Hughes lead to 257 with Hughes at 179,406 and Wilson at 179,149 as corrections adjust several county counts and Steen gains 680 votes for state treasurer.
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San Francisco
California
Los Angeles
Alameda
Minnesota
St. Paul
Aitkin
Renville
Hughes
Wilson
Steen
Johnee
Cape
P. M. Casey
McHenry
Dunn
Early Day Offender Arrested In 8. D.
Joseph Kalen alias Robert Campbell was arrested at Huron Dakota and faces forgery charges in Williams County after a ten year chase. In 1906 Nick Hayes charged him with forging a $7 check. He waived exam, was jailed, and escaped October 13 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kalen
Robert Campbell
Huron
Williams County
A. J. Larson
Beadle County
South Dakota
Kalen
Nick Hayes
A. L. Butler
The Boy and His Mother in a Moral Crisis
A harsh editorial condemns rising youth for vanity and vice. It argues parental negligence breeds spoiled, self centered boys and asserts the mother’s influence is crucial. praises respect for mothers and warns of ruin unless parents and children change course. It cautions that a child mirrors parental conduct and that careless upbringing writes a lifelong account. The piece urges steadfast parental guidance to counter social permissiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hera
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Eve American
Panarved
Williston Drug Co
al Boutin
Minot
Great Norte Express Co
Emanuel
Emnellons
Boutin
E. R. Brownson
Paden
Jacob A. Schaetzel
Albin Larson
Anna C. Johnson
John Hagbo
Carrie Nelson
Bonetraill
Addison F. Moore
Medicine Lake
Lucille Henderson
Barwin
H. V. Smith
TEE Scioto Sign CO
Kent
Marie Baxter
Cass Lake
Minn
Lucknow
Mrs. White
Mrs. Johnson
Sone
Chicago Board of Education
Agricultural Convention
Daniel Bell & Co
Spencer
Williston, N. D
Williston State Bank
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