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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
5
Advertising rates quoted for daily insertion and contract terms. Notes on reading notices, professional cards, and grand advertising trends. Commentary on reciprocity defeat, Canadian election backlash, and the impact on railroad expansion in North Dakota and Montana. Includes remarks by Porter J. McCumber and Walter L. Fisher.
The Williston school teachers were hosted Friday evening at the M E church with autumnal decorations and a campfire motif. About 150 people attended the program featuring vocal and instrumental solos by Mrs Hardaway Miss Jewett Miss Rutledge Miss McNiven and Halvorson. Refreshments followed the event.
Theodore Hopkins of Webster school wins a prize in the Minneapolis Sunday Journal contest. The award is a framed picture presented to the school.
Estate of George H. Wells final account approved and final decree of distribution issued. estate value estimated around $3,000 in cash. Estate of A. A. Peters lists Findley Pepple as administrator. Marriage license issued to E. A. Hamlin of Fairview and Hulda M. Johnson of Bonetrail.
Rally Day was observed last Sunday across all departments with large attendance and dignified worship. The pastor preached on special themes, the double quartette choir led music, Mr. Settle sang, Sunday school added classes, a normal class organized, and over one hundred attended Mondays fall social with a three course lunch. Williston welcomes Professor Forster’s leadership this year.
The Civic League and Entertainment House opens with Virginia Listemann, Bernhard Listeman, and Theodora Sturkow-Rider in a joint recital at the opera house. Managed by J Saunders Gordon, tickets have sold strongly.
White Earth Record voices scorn for opponents who hinder liquor sales, calling out meddling sore heads. The Listemann recital opens at 8 30 pm Friday at the opera house with seating for all who arrive promptly.
Exposition notes discuss lantern slide views and lectures to help citizens recognize paying material on streets. Mr Burrell will present demonstrations to familiarize the public with different materials and their appearance in street use. Bergman Dickinson Land Co advertises land sales and loans.
Willing visitors call at W A Palmers home on Sunday afternoon. J W Dlaney and wife drove up the Muddy Sunday. Threshing winds down as farmers dig potatoes. Will Brown hauled potatoes to town last Saturday. W A Palmer sent two loads of green tomatoes to market this week. George McIntosh moves his office from Bruegger building to Williams County Abstract Co.
A brief ad touts a cigar named General Arthur offering a mild, steady burn without overpowering taste. The copy emphasizes a smooth aroma and consistent draw for discerning smokers seeking a reliable daily smoke.
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