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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1912

Page

8

North Dakota Library Association Holds Annual Meeting

The North Dakota Library Association met in Mayville on October 1 2 and 3 with attendance from Williston and others. Highlights included addresses on library cooperation, libraries as social centers and the influence of drama in modern literature plus round table sessions on public libraries trustees and college sections.

Library Association Library Commis Minnie C. Budlong Bismarck Annacaegee Devils Lake Mayville Public Library Woman's Club of F. H. Koch University O. G. Libby University Economics and Political Science S. Torgerson

Rose Hill School Opens With Blanche Clark Teaching

Rose Hill reports its school starting with Miss Blanche Clark of Wisconsin as teacher. Local residents Charles Rehal and Walter Albright made trips to town and Williston respectively. German Lutheran services are planned at the schoolhouse on Sunday October 6 at 10 30 A M. Oxen and broncos are mentioned among the weekend activities and social visits by Mrs Rebal and others.

Rose Hill Blanche Clark Wisconsin John Albrecht Albert Hents Williston

Milk Inspector’s August report lists cow tests across farms

City Milk Inspector Krieger reports August tests on 22 cows for A Pearson, 8 for L N Sheldon, 8 for John Sherland, 10 for E Laird, 2 for W Green, 1 for J E Perry, 20 for W Hartman, 9 for Frank Davis, 24 for P Tene, 28 for S A Burns, and 8 for Herman Wilke. No reactors found except Hartman’s two appliances.

Krieger A. Pearson L. N. Sheldon John Sherland E. Laird Wm. Green J. E. Perry Wm. Hartman Frank Davis P. Tene S. A. Burns Herman Wilke Wm . Hartman

Epworth League Musical Delight At Library Theatre

Last Thursday evening the Epworth League presented a music program in the Library theatre with a packed audience. Performers included violinist Miss Wheeler, Prof. Ohnstad on violin obligato, and Misses Petterson Baldwin delivering notable numbers.

Epworth League Library Theatre Lee Miss Wheeler Ohnstad

Congregational church hosts lectures and Rally Day events

Congregational members and attendees will hear Rev. J. M. Walters D D of Fargo at Sunday morning service. An evening talk by Dr S F Hallyard of Wesley College Grand Forks follows. Rally Day marks the Bible school start with new classes and short talks by Sunday School workers.

Congregational Church J. M. Walters Fargo First Methodist Church Walters S. F. Hallyard Wesley College Grand Forks Bible School

Local high school teams plan varied fall sports schedule

High school girls organize a basketball team and seek a presenter for the season. The football squad awaits Minot’s decision on a game next Saturday. The local team, after a single alumni game, conducts nightly practice at the grounds.

Minot

Weekend sale notes and local updates in town newspaper

Entries cover a range of town happenings from a muslin underwear sale at the Boston store to community events at the Library Hall. It notes illness affecting Van Antwerp, travel for threshing interests, a doctor recovering from blood poisoning, a hunting trip for John Ek Schuknecht, a postponed A A W meeting, preparations for a winter course program, and a two year wait for Frank A Gordon’s medical studies. It also advertises a half price sale on ladies suits and invites participation in autumn social plans.

Haley Girls to Perform at Star Theatre for Three Days

The Four Haley Girls begin a three day engagement at the Star Theatre on Monday delivering harmony singing and talking act praised as among the best on the circuit. The Watson Orchestra from Minneapolis arrived earlier this week and has been engaged by Manager McGuiness to provide the musical portion for the new Orpheum Theatre opening October 14. They will play at the Star Theatre all of next week.

Haley Star Theatre Watson Orchestra Minneapolis McGuiness New Orpheum Theatre

Williston Man Pleads Guilty in Pigging Case

Judge Fisk appoints Minot attorney Judley L. Nash to prosecute John Maher of Mountrail County. Maher pleads guilty and receives ninety days in jail, a 200 dollar fine, and 30 dollars costs with forty additional days possible for nonpayment. Postmaster Metzger reports new newspaper compliance forms from the postal department. Local surveyors leave for Alexandria after brief inquiries about office space and possible Soo railroad plans.

Minot N. D Judley L. Nash Williston John Maher Mountrail Williams County Maher Fisk Nash G. B. Metzger Postal Department Alexandria Soo

Bids Open for James Memorial Library Lignite Coal

The James Memorial Library Board Williston North Dakota will accept sealed bids for lignite coal for the 1912 1913 year ending October 31 1913. Bids due by 8 p m October 25. Bid winner to furnish a $200 bond and coal weighed on city scales with payment by city warrants. Also an unrelated notice of 50 White Leghorn hens for sale via J A Hardacre 520 East Avenue Bast.

James Memorial Library Williston N. D J. A. Hardacre

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Northwest E. H. Weil Williston, N. D North Dakota North Dakota Library Association Miss Baldwin Charles Rehal Walter Albright City of Opportunity Rev. Hollett Madia Mr. Wicks Mr. Carney Broncos W. Knighton Bloom Bloom Congregational Conference Methodist Conference H. V. Smith Kuss Vaylor's van Antwerp W. J. Faris Carpio Lansford Miss Saylor Saturdy John Ek Schuknecht Stanley Boston J. R. Bergman Rugby Commercial Club Ensign Washington, D. C Frank A. Gordon Clifford Medical College Washington, D.C M. J. Borden Asbury Quality Grocery Phi Fhones Stoke Olson
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