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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1912

Page

3

McKay Guests and Local Events Fill Williston Week

Mr and Mrs F A McKay of Platywood Montana arrived this week Invitations are out for a Ladies Civic League event Friday Nov 2 Jos Killion of Minneapolis visiting W Davidson has returned home Chas Penderson of Minneapolis deputy organizer for the Sons of Norway is here Sheriff Chas Jacobson McKenzie county brought a prisoner L C Hitchcock opening a music store November 28 at 415 Main St They will carry music and instruments 19 22 Adv Mr and Mrs B J Schoregge visited Minot Chas C Converse McKenzie county attorney was here Sam Greengard of Greengard Bros left for Chicago Geo Newton and family moved to Williston Mia Mary Jacobson and two daughters Eliza Martha Ada Minn are guests Street sprinkler used to reduce dust before wind Jury men H B Smith and Richard Payton summoned to Devils Lake County treasurer elect Livdahl on Thursday night Overheated oil stove caused no damage Rag Ball social at Twelve Mile Hill school November 30 8 p m Ladies bring baskets and rag balls Attorney Wm G Owens returned from Wilmar Minn and Minneapolis trip He notes Minnesota corn frost damage and better local conditions in Williston

Chas. Penderson Minneapolis Sons of Norway Chas. Jacobson McKensie County Williston L. C. Hitchcock 415 Main, St H. B. Smith Richard Payton Devils Lake Livdahl Twelve Mile Hill School Wm. G. Owens Wilmar Minn

Local social and sport notes from Williston region

A Trefoil Club dance at the I C O F hall drew many couples. Olson's Studio promotes Christmas photos. County Commissioner L B Randall and E E Hildebrandt joined the Schafer Elks lodge. Charlie Newell won a 212 turkey at G N Alleys. seven turkeys to be awarded over seven days before Thanksgiving. Adam McCormick, ex Williston businessman now in Montana, plans to move near Spokane. Bowling match Marshall Kelley Parker Miller won by 231 pins. Marshall set a high game of 258 after Parker's 255.

L. B. Randell McKenzie County E. E. Hildebrant Schafer Lodge of Elks Charlie Newell Adam McCormick Williston Montana McCormick Marshall Parker

Students Recital At Library Auditorium Friday

A group of young students from Miss Macdonald's studio will perform Friday evening at the Library Auditorium, with seats to be taken by 8 o'clock. The recital starts early due to ages from 6 years old, featuring a program including Spalding Group of Children's Songs, Ellmenreich Spinning Song, Spalding call begin, Mildred Jacobson, Alla Marcia Techner, Fink Allegro Sonatina Andante.

Star Stamp Works rubber stamps offered in Williston

Clayton W Newton promotes Star Stamp Works in Williston North Dakota offering rubber stamps of any size plus inks pads seals stencils and burning brands. He guarantees 24 hour delivery and advertises stamping machines numbering equipment and steel stamps.

Clayton W. Newton C. Newton Star Stamp Works Williston N. D

Photographs for Christmas Gifts

Photographs for Christmas gifts by Olson's Studio, Adg. 211f. The ad promotes portraits for holiday season, aiming to please twelve friends with personalized photos.

Fisher Shipp Company Lyceum Tickets On Sale Saturday

Tickets for the third number of the Commercial Club Lyceum course go on sale Saturday at 9 am at Rather's Drug Store. Prices: 50 cents for general admission and 25 cents for children. Mentions favorable press comments from Racine and Wheeling on the Fisher Shipp Company event and notes local notices about homestead land, visits, and a local preacher.

Big Sale Draws Crowds at E H Weil Store

A large opening day turnout marked the start of the E H Weil sale in Williston. Manager D Hoppe credited wide advertising and numerous bills for drawing buyers and setting high expectations. He stated the sale meets or exceeds past opening days.

Congregational Church Schedule and Updates

Edwin H Shaw pastor. services Sunday 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Sermon The Answer of the Church to Present Day Problems. Bible school 11 45. Y P S C E 6 30. Orchestra of six pieces at Bible school and Y P S C E. Illustrated sermon praised. Schemerry operated stereopticon. Plans for Christmas and illustrated sermons discussed. Beach evangelist series declined due to illness. Great Northern Bowling Alley noted as indoor sport.

Edwin Shaw Bible School Edmund Schemerry Sperintendent Brownson W. W. Wickard

Free seed distribution for dry land farming via Senate

The Agricultural Department has enacted a program to secur e and distribute alfalfa and millet seed for dry land farming. Seeds packed to plant an acre will be sent through Senators and Members of Congress, with guidance on culture and follow up on results. Senator McCumber offers a limited quantity to local farmers. write to him in Washington to receive a package.

Agricultural Department of the United States Agricultural Department Congress North Dakota McCumber Senator McCumber Washington

Bowling Alley Prize List Draws Local Merchants Support

Williston merchants donate prizes for bowling awards including a $25 cash CD grand prize from Williams Co State Bank. A Waltham watch, all leather bag, Borden Specials, leather pillow cover and Easter Hat are offered for season averages and top scores. Weekly high scores win boxes of chocolates with Morse’s or Gunther’s.

Williston Waltham Watch H. L. Weatherwax Greengard Bros Borden M. J. Borden Rather's Drug Store Misa Taylor Williams Co. State Bank Adv

Miss Taylor's Millinery Shop Showcases Christmas Needle Work

Display set for Friday and Saturday features a line of needle work ideal for Christmas gifts with a free demonstration of Mexican Cut Out Work and Art Stenciling. Stenehjem and Husebye were seen Saturday installing a new furnace at Pleasant View school.

Miss Taylor Stenehjem & Husebye Pleasant View

Olson's Studio Ady Promptness Ad

An advertorial note urges prompt photography bookings by Christmas for Olson's Studio Ady. It emphasizes timely sitting to ensure Christmas pictures.

Xmas Olson

Making Good at Rumley Threshing Machine Co

Howard Culliton earns a raise at Rumley Threshing Machine Co. Harold and James Culliton attend Union Commercial College in Grand Forks North Dakota where both secured good positions. Write for a free catalog.

Howard Culliton Rumley Threshing Machine Co Harold James Union Commercial College of Grand Forks N. Dak

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bey Gil Due Jocal F. A. McKay Platywood The Civic League Jos. Killion W. 8 Davidson B. J. Schoregge Minot Chas. C. Converse Sam Greengard Chicago Geo. Newton Mia Mary Jacobson Eliza Martha Ada, Minn E. R. Brownson Williston No. Dak Trefoil Club I. C. O. F. Hall Ellmenreich Spalding Mildred Jacobson Alla Marcia Allegro Pixies Denny Labelle Santorio Dorothy Tart Brown Erlenberg Merry Lads Robert Garrison Spalding Violeta Cleo McLeod Weil Hodsei Belle Goldschlager Spalding Fisher Shipp Company Fisher Shipp Miss Shipp Racine Lake Wis B. E. Nelson Racine, Wis Pherrin John Wagenman Canada M. H. Jeffrey Lissie Schiedbeck Thompson Robert Hendrick J. W. Brown Great Falls Fred Sherland Wheelock E. H. Weil D. Hoppe Hoppe Church News Great Northern Bowling Alley Dept. OF Agriculture Roe Manny E. J. Lander & Co J. Arthur Cunningham Mgr. Williston
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