Series for World’s Ball Championship Series
Weathered by September talk and Grantland Rice insights the piece surveys likely contenders in the upcoming World Series between American and National leagues. It highlights Boston’s historic success and names teams such as the Red Sox Dodgers and Phillies while noting standings and pivotal eras. It also previews The Birth Of A Nation’s November showing and debates slavery’s portrayal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lardner
Brooklyn “Trolley Dodgers
Pat Moran
Phillies
Boston
Grantland Rice
Williston Inventor Wins Recognition for Zeno Valve Silencer
Zeno A. Bruegger, longtime Williston auto nist, developed a valve silencer now recognized as established. After perfecting the device in Cincinnati, he secured orders for six hundred sets and plans full-time manufacture and sale. An eight-silencer set fits a four cylinder car and sells for 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Zeno A. Bruegger
Williston Automobile
Nist
Bruegger
First Avenue East
Cincinnati
Kuboske
Methodist Ladies Aid Elects Officers on Thursday
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church met at the Methodist Parsonage with hostesses Mesdames Harriss Taylor and Grube. 115 were present as officers for the ensuing year were elected: President Mrs R Slater Vice President Mrs F Eckert Treasurer Mrs L L Lampman Secretary Mrs B J Echerenge Directors Mrs A H Vohs and Mrs M S Phillips A vote of thanks was given to outgoing officers Mrs A H Brown President and Mrs T Hopkins Secretary and Mrs F W McManus Treasurer for faithful service and the supper success left the organization free of encumbrances.
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Methodist Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Methodist Parsonage
Mesdames Harriss
Special Service For Base Ball Returns Brooklyn World Series
Western Union will provide a special service for the World Series games starting Saturday October 7. A bulletin detailing chief features of each half inning will be posted one door south of Williston Drug Co in the former H V Smith room. Admission is 25 cents per game or one dollar for the series with proceeds credited to the Williston baseball club toward next season. The Series pits the Boston Americans, the Red Sox, against the Brooklyn Nationals, the Dodgers, in what promises to be a close and uncertain matchup. Pick a favorite and follow the dope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Williston Drug Co
H. V. Smith
Williston Baseball Club
Boston Americans
Red Sox
Brooklyn Nationals
Dodgers
Grombiey
Electricity Will Supplant Gasoline
The Graphic reports the city will shift some patronage from oil to the light and power departments. An electric pot will melt linotype metal for type, replacing gasoline heat. The device, costly but modern, automatically regulates heat and uses a sensitive coil to maintain near perfect temperature.
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Light and Power
Kassis Building Being Enlarged On East Broadway
Kassis Bros. employ a crew to add a second story and extend twenty feet on the north end of their East Broadway building. The expansion will provide extra space for Odell Furnishing Store and Roche grocery. The second story may be fitted for living apartments, making a handsome improvement for East Broadway.
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Kassis Bros
East Broadway
Odell Furnishing
Roche Grocery
Kassis Broad
Delegates To State Convention Chosen
Williston delegates to the meeting of the State Federation of Women's Clubs to be held at Valley City on Oct. 10 13 will leave Monday morning to attend the convention. Those who will represent the various clubs are as follows: Mothers club Mia E C Carney B T club Mrs W H Westergaard and Mrs E R Brownson Civic League Mra Geo McIntosh and Mra A E Lowe cas a ckeve te tosidrent i federation upon subject survey of Social Conditions in North Dakota.
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Williston
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Valley City
Mothers Club
Mia
E. C. Carney
B. & T. Club
W. H. Westergaard
E. R. Brownson
Civic League
Mra
Williston Day Proclaimed In 1916 Carnival Celebration
City of Williston issues a vivid call for Williston Day on October 14 1916 outlining civic duties. President Thomas F Craven orders residents to decorate prune and clean premises while welcoming visitors. City gates open for twenty four hours inviting neighbors and guests to join festivities and proper carnivals.
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Williston
Great Northwest
Board of Commissioners
City of
Columbus
New World
Commercial Club
Morrill
Syed
Williston Declares October 14 Williston Day
The Commercial Club of Williston urges residents to celebrate a city progress day with cleanup, painting, and storefront displays. The call to unite stresses a spirit of progress and asks locals and nearby friends to showcase the best of Williston in a festive community event.
State Library Meeting Program Informal Sessions and Talks
Schedule for a State Library meeting from Thursday October 26 through Saturday October 28 detailing informal evening discussions, welcomes by E R Brownson and Alfred Steele, round table topics on library supplies records and trustees, a luncheon, business meeting, book symposium, censorship debate, an automobile ride, musical program, and social reception. Includes participants from Jamestown Minot Mayville and Williston with topics on book selection buying and children's literature.
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Miss Stearn
Tower Hill
E. R. Brownson
Williston
Library Board
Alfred Steele
Jamestown
Sen
McVeety
Fargo Agricultural College
Mina Greene
Minot Public
Miss Olson
Mayville Normal
Miss Durand
Grand Forks
Public Library
Sastagest
Vieiss Jeannette Drake
Aaeryan Sdrean
Eall
Minisr
Fire Prevention Day Proclaimed for October 9 1916
North Dakota Governor Le B. Hanna proclaims October 9 as Fire Prevention Day to educate youth and adults on fire safety. The order cites Chicago fire lessons, urges statewide cooperation with the State Fire Marshal’s Department to reduce losses and insurance costs. The proclamation was issued at the Capitol in Bismarck on September 25, 1916.
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North Dakota
Chicago
Bismarck
le B. Hanna
September Weather Was High Grade
The month was over five degrees cooler than normal with a mean of 54. The lowest temperature reached 28 on the 22nd and the high was 90 on the 3rd. Precipitation totaled 1.26 inches and sunshine showed 66 percent. The first killing frost occurred on the morning of the 14th, matching the September 14th average frost date.
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John Craig
First Course Number Immense Success in Williston
The Philharmonic Orchestral Club opened the Community Lyceum Course at the Armory to a large Williston audience. Martha Cook sang to hearty applause and was encored while Rev. Batten urged a larger musical attraction as a future possibility with a $49 guarantee from supporters.
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Philharmonic Orchestral Club
Scumann-Heink
Gadski
Williston
Epworth League Elects Officers at Methodist Church
On Sunday evening the Epworth League elected officers: President Miss Alice Bryant, 1st Vice Miss Rhoda Mae Hamilton, 2nd Vice Miss Edna Sehrt, 3rd Vice Theodore Hopskins, 4th Vice Miss Lona Vohs, Secretary Miss Ina Halverson, and Treasurer Miss Anna Samuelson. The society meets Sundays at 6:50 and invites city youths with no other affiliations to join.
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Epworth League of the Methailist Church
Alice Bryant
Mias Rhoda Mae Hamilton
Mias Edna Sehrt
Theodore Hopskins
Lonoa Vohs
Ina Halverson
Anna Samuelson
Finest Funeral Car In State Owned Here
P C Hamre east Broadway furniture dealer and funeral director has received a Studebaker automobile funeral car described as the most handsome and expensive equipment in the state. Judge Frank E Pisk Naturalization Examiner Griffing and Clerk of Court Seibert handled citizenship applications. papers issued to twenty new citizens. Six did not appear and one postponed to a later date.
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P. C. Hamre
East Broadway
Studebaker
Ind
Frank E. Pisk
Griffing
Seibert
Assistant Editor’s New Arrival Honors Press Day
Born to Mr and Mrs Glen R Townsend a boy today October 5. Fra ternal congratulations are extended. Townsend is city editor of the Herald and notes this proves everything happens on press day.
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Glen R. Townsend
Townsend
the Herald
B and T Club Meeting Hosts Discuss Legislation
Mrs W B Overson hosted a B and T club gathering at 2 pm yesterday. Subprograms included "Havent Sucessional Legislation" with a paper read by Mrs S Brownell and Mrs B H Smith.
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W. B. Overson
Yeaterday
Brownell
B. H. ‘Smith
Williston Day Celebrations Meant to Mark City Progress
Williston holds Williston Day on Saturday October 14 with a barbecue at Metzger Square colt show patio display and prizes for best bushels of pontoon vegetables and livestock. The evening features lighting of the White Way and a progress pageant parade followed by a get together supper with invited speakers and local figures.
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Williston
Armory and Company
iMiston
Craven
City” Commission
Armory
North Dakota Library Association Rolls Into Town Oct 26
The eleventh annual North Dakota Library Association meeting will be held in this city October 26 27 and 28. Delegates arriving for the formal session on the evening of the 26th will be greeted by an introductory program. Friday features include a Williston Commercial Club automobile tour and a reception hosted by local women’s clubs. Sessions take place in the Library Auditorium with a full program in another column.
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North Dakota Library Association
Tne
Commercial Club of
Williston
Farm Clubs Join In Profitable Afternoon
The Happy Hollow Farm and Dairy Club entertained the Missouri Ridge club at the Congregational church last Saturday afternoon with a sumptuous dinner for about 200. A program of songs recitations and talks followed by a vegetable learning demonstration by Miss Sullivan of the Agricultural college for about sixty members.
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Happy Hollow Farm and Dairy Llub
Missouri Ridge Club
Congregational Church
James H. Batten
John Juerger
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Mathewson
Cobb
America
D. W. Griffith
Thomas Dixon
South
South Carolina
Lincoln
Kassis
the Commercial Club of
Isp Drake
Thomas Hall
John Andrews
Epworth League
Metzger Square
Main
Williston Progress
Jacl
W. Hil
Great Northern
J. P. Hardy
Fargo Commercial Club
Daniel Wallace
A. H. Noble
St. Paul
Library Association
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