Correspondence from Williams County in Pleasant Hill notes
The column records local life in Pleasant Hill with items about stray horses, coal stocking, visits among neighbors, a hunting trip with one deer a recount, a prairie fire near Willow Bunch Canada that destroyed hay and a barn, a 20 year wedding anniversary celebrated with a Garden Valley group, and various town activities including school enrollments and coal digging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Ben Brekke
L. Dahl
Albert Rostvold
Floyd Trumbo
Grand View
Lina Buck
G. Gordon
V. Shartell
M. Simler
Louis Dahl
Andrew Lee
Willow Bunch
Ask
Canada
Signora Dahl
Amy Lee
Bert Arnt
Marmon Wedding Welcomed by Neighbors and Local Debating Event
Marmon residents celebrated the marriage of Mr and Mrs Earl Smith with a neighborhood reception led by the postmaster and former Marmon teacher Mrs Golda Wolverton. The issue notes plans for a Marmon school building debate on Friday November 2 1910 and a general organization aim for cultural improvement, inviting all ages to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Smith
Marmon
Smith
Mormon
A. M. Hoffer
Lutheran Church
Martin Olson
Jno. Numan
R. B. Dillree
Twin Lake
Garden Valley Couple Celebrate Twentieth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W C Francis of Wilston observed their twentieth wedding anniversary with family gathering and congratulations from friends in Garden Valley. The couple shared memories from two decades of marriage and upcoming plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Francis of
Wilston
Painted Wood Community Notes and Movements
Mr and Mrs C J Cook left Saturday for St Paul and eastern points and plan spring return. A newborn daughter of Adolf Frederick son is reported ill. First snow of the season fell Saturday then vanished Monday. Many attended market day in Williston. The Ladies Aid met Lars Knuds home on Sunday the 13th where infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Peterson was baptized. Ambrose Lewis left Saturday for Indiana. Mrs Lars Peterson is reported recovering from illness. Mrs James Ramey and son Williams visited the Cook home Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Cook
St. Paul
Adolf Frederickson
Williston
Lars Knuds
John Peterson
Ambrose Lewis
Indiana
Lars Peterson
James Ramey
Williams
Christmas Tree Meeting At Spring Coulee School
The Sunday school will host a Christmas tree at the schoolhouse with the Gambetta school joining in the Christmas exercises. Everyone invited to bring presents for the tree. Local residents visited Williston and surrounding areas on Saturday and Wednesday. The box social raised 12.35 dollars toward the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cow Creek
Gambetta School
John Moline
Williston
C. E. Hyatt
Barkaway
A. Clay
Mr. Stedem
Roy Foster
Rev. Hollett
Chas. Clay
Max Basa
Gambetta Neighbors Engage in Local Happenings
Isaac Decker and Mr Hilyard have been coal digging at Lampmans for two weeks. C A Campbells brother was seen driving through Gambetta with a young lady friend last Sunday night. Glen Cowan went jackrabbit hunting and got lost. Norman Dickey helped build a bridge across Cow Creek last Friday. Eugene Cowan took a lady friend to the box social. Chris Nelson has gone to Bemidji Minnesota. Mr Jeglun traded two oxen to Stedem for a team of horses. Will Albrecht keeps the jack rabbits busy. A program at the R Hill school house Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Decker
Mr. Hilyard
Lampman’s
C. A. Campbell
Gambetta
Glen Cowan
Norman Dickey
Cow Creek
Eugene Cowan
Chris Nelson
Bemidj
Minn
Mr. Jeglun
Stedem
Will Albrecht
R *. Hill
Williston Visitors and Local Social Notes
Mike Yueness called on Annaj Nasnor while Mise Smith attended the basket social. Albert Hiritz visited Williston Tuesday and Chas West arrived Monday. Eugene Vantress and Mike Yueness skated Sunday. A bachelor called on his sweetheart Sunday. Chas Van Tress lost his three months gold calf Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Yueness
Annaj Nasnor
Mise Smith
Albert Hiritz
Williston
Eugene Vantress
Chas. West
Chas
van Tress
Missouri Ridge School Builds on Quiet Winter News
Missouri Ridge News notes a new school house complete with ample space for teachers and pupils. Snow covers the ground as residents focus on winter tasks including pork hunting. Sunday school met with good attendance and an oyster supper is planned for Saturday night November 26 at the Missouri Ridge School house with all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Ridge School House
Taken Up Notice: dark brown colt near Squires
A dark brown colt aged 5 or 6 months was taken up four miles north of Squires on October 25. It has a white star on its forehead and one white hind foot with brand 19x 21-3. Written by Jens Wikum. If your message is important to anybody your advertising will pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squires
Jens Wikum
Local notes and upcoming events in Grand Forks area
Thanksgiving visits from Austin Belyea and Miss Willa Pasonault, alfalfa sales by Brownell, and recovery news for Will Jeffrey. Ruth Craven Co. to perform at Star Theater starting December 5 with Miss Craven returning from a west coast tour. E Wm Larson Optometrist to appear at Great Northern Hotel on December 7 inviting eye exams. Alumni meeting to form a permanent UND alumni organization meets December 7 at T W Greer’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Belyea
State University At
Grand Forks
Willa Pasonault
Devils Lake
J. E. Pasonault
Beck & Adams
Ruth Craven Co
Star Theater
Mary
Sarah O'Neill
Ireland
Father O'Neill
St. Joseph’s Church
Great Northern
Williston
T. W. Greer
University of North Dakota
E. Wm. Larson
Hotel Great Northern
Penson Wins Brush Contract for Missouri River Rip-Rap Work
Jonn Yenson received a telegram from the U.S. Army Board of Engineers in Kansas City stating he is the successful bidder to furnish brush for the rip-rap project on the Missouri River at this place. About 500 cords of brush will be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonn Yenson
U.S. Army Board of Engineers
Kansas City
Missouri River
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O. C. Ekberg
Akey
Julie Honeck
McWilliamss
Hedderich Ranch
Marmon News
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Boston
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