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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1911

Page

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They Break the Laws of Venery in Deer Case

Buford meat dealer Frank Schasweel and Buford postmaster George Ritters pleaded guilty to shooting a deer out of season. State Game Warden Lee charged them. case moved to McKenzie county for venue. Judge Houge imposed fines of $25 plus $10 costs for each defendant.

Frank Schasweel George Ritters Buford Houge Lee Aneta Schasweel Ritters McKenzie County

Severs Banking Ties of A. O. Anderson at Year End

Cashier A O Anderson of the Farmers and Merchants Bank plans to sever his seventeen year banking career around December 1. He has worked seven years in North Dakota and ten in Chicago, and will enter farm and loan work after the new year, spending December on an eastern visit.

A. O. Anderson Farmers & Merchants Bank Anderson Atlantic Pacific North Dakota

Watsi Tou Club Honors Ada Ford At Carney Home

Mrs. E. C. Carney entertained eighteen Wats tou club members in honor of her sister Ada Ford from Devils Lake. A luncheon preceded entertainment as each guest performed a stunt or spun a yarn. Reports are sparse but promise entertaining recollections rivaling Peter Pindar’s famed verses.

E. C. Carney Watsitou Club Ada Ford Devils Lake Carney Watsiou Peter Pindar

Thanksgiving Services at St Peter's Episcopal Church

A special service of Thanksgiving will be held at St Peter's Episcopal Church on Thursday at 11 a.m. The large church choir will perform music of special character and the Curate will preach a short sermon on "Why be Thankful." Mrs C W Jennison will lead the choir.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Lla.m C. W. Jennison

Miss Bess Moe to Lead Transcribing at Register of Deeds

Miss Bess Moe of the Sanborn Investment Company in Minot was in the city last week. She plans to return about December 1 and will take charge of transcribing in the Register of Deeds office.

Bess Moe Sanborn Investment Company Minot Miss Moe Register of Deeds Office

Hamlet grain dealer exonerated in Minneapolis case

George Reed of Hamlet, arrested in Minneapolis on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses, was found not to have mishandled funds. He had assigned Hamlet Grain Co proceeds to Farmers Bank of Bay for creditors. The matter was dismissed by Justice Irwin after state attorney Braatelien's motion.

George Reed Hamlet Minneapolis Reed Hamlet Grain Co Commission H. F. Irwin Tioga Mr. Reed Jarstad Farmers Bank of Bay Hamlet Grain Company Irwin Braatelien

Land Office Issues Certificates for Farm Proofs

Twenty certificates for final five year proof and one certificate for commutation proof were issued at the land office Tuesday Nov 28. At least twenty-one people will receive their farm for a Christmas present and can enjoy Thanksgiving in anticipation of Christmas.

Land Office

Musical Program by United Lutheran Young Peoples Society

The United Lutheran Young Peoples Society presents an elaborate musical and literary program next Wednesday evening featuring recitations solos duets and other musical items with light refreshments to follow. A shipment of shelled corn just arrived at East Broadway feed store 28.

United Lutheran Young Peoples Society East Broadway

J J Hill Speaks At Williston Visit And Parade

The J J Hill special arrived in Williston Monday at 1 30 pm met by a band and many citizens. After depot greetings Mr Hill was driven to the opera house where President Anderson and Mayor Jackson presented him with the keys of the city before brief talks on agriculture. He urged perseverance and diversification reminding farmers to keep courage and plan for a varied future as the crowd heard his full speech.

J. J. Hill Williston Hill Opera House Anderson Commercial Club Jackson Shaw Monroe Specis Minot Mr. Hill Prairies Berthold Reservation Havre Minoi

Hill speech to be published in full next issue

Correspondence notes that due to publishing the Hill speech in full much news matter is crowded out and that the full speech will appear in the next issue.

New Bond Secured in Brown Case by Marelius Myklestad Davin

Fred Brown, previously deemed to forfeit bond for district court in January, reappeared after a short absence and was arrested pending new bonds. Last Saturday a fresh bond was signed by George Marelius, Dr N M Myklestad and T D Davis, keeping the bond amount at $400.

Fred Brown Brown George Marelius

Dinner Party Hosted By Mrs Champion At Home

Mrs WJ Champion entertained Mr and Mrs E O Carney Miss Ada Ford of Devils Lake and Miss Karen Beade with a three course dinner Monday evening in a social gathering reflecting local hospitality.

W.J. Champion E. 0. Carney Ada Ford Devils Lake Karen Beade

Sunday School Convention Concludes In Williams County

The Williams County Sunday School Association finished a multi day meeting at the United Lutheran church with addresses by Mayor Jackson and Rev W A Snow. Sessions covered country district and city topics led by H L Mofflin Rev W Allen and Miss Bessie Baldwin. George Forster spoke on Religious Education in public schools and pledges for state work raised 84 dollars. Officers elected include President R M Calderwood and Vice President George Dickson with other posts filled by local leaders.

Williams County Sunday School Association United Lutheran Church George Dickson Jackson W. A. Snow H. L. Mofflin W. ©. Allen Buford Bessie R. Baldwin D. Halfpenny EK. R. Brownson BE. M. Snow George Forster E. M. Snow Snow R. M. Calderwood Williston O. A. Houge Alice Bryant W. H. Westergaard Rev Ray AV. VanCleve

Would Stamp Out Traffic Rallies North Dakota League Leader

The court house and Methodist Church hosted Rev. FP L Watkins of Bismarck as he described the North Dakota Enforcement League modeled after the Anti-Saloon League with stricter aims to curb illicit liquor sales and vice. Mayor Jackson presided, songs and a male quartet preceded his remarks and many in attendance subscribed to the cause.

Court House FP. L. Watkins Bismarck North Dakota Enforcement League Methodist Church Anti-Saloon League Flicker Tail Jackson Watkins League

Apportionment Made for County Schools This Year

The County Superintendent reports state funds of 836.50 and a county share of 649.80 for 3346 pupils, totaling forty four cents per capita. State funds come from permanent school fund interest and penalties. county funds from two mill tax and a poll tax on voters.

State Land Department

Resorts Closed In Morning Raid Near Fair Ground

Early Sunday at 3 p m Sheriff Olson and Deputy Sheriffs Stanton and Jard closed two resorts near the fair ground. About twelve inmates and twenty visitors were present as they dispersed in a highly excited frame of mind. A dray load of empties and relics was hauled to town and orders were given to shut up lights out and head back inland. Christeas with the old folks at home, B A Allen will sell you tickets on leading steamship lines.

Olson Stanton Jarstad Fair Ground Christeas B. A. Allen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Severs F. & It. Bank Watsitou Mrs Miss Ford The Episcopal Church James J. Hill Empire Builder of the Northwest Gates Opera House St. Paul Land Show Commercial Club OF Marelins Myklestad Davin Williams County S. S. Association Rev. Watkins DAK. Enforcement League New
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