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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
3
Local items from Muddy Valley recount threshing crews from Cottrell and Burkhart working the fields, births and visits in town, oyster supper proceeds totaling 845, literary and church activities, and residents traveling to Williston Florida and Canada. Community life includes visits, carpentry, and local meals as the season turns.
County seat visit by teachers Miss Elizabeth Youngs and Miss Nellie Larsen is recorded along with multiple local labor moves. Ingram Slind dies suddenly at sixteen after a bicycle ride, with burial beside his sister Inga at the Danish cemetery.
Twin Butte Philiace Legonais attended final proof in Williston on Tuesday with J. M. Dussault and Leon Brunette as witnesses. Various locals, including Mesdames Smith Lynch Gelina Arcand and Arcan, were seen in town or visiting family. Threshing work continued as J J Larson traveled with a gasoline outfit for Clarence Rensberger and P G Head, while Head himself was among the sick last week.
The Ladies Aid society collected 41 dollars at the church fair Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. E L Haviland stay on their claim this week as Mr Haviland cuts flax. A large congregation heard Rev Hollett preach his last Sunday before moving to Con.
Residents Jesse Brown and family visited Clarence Rensberg and family on Sunday. Mrs Chester Logan shopped in Williston last Friday.
Mrs Haines of Lowa visited her son William and returned home Saturday. Walter Mitchell is building a new house on his homestead. Mrs William Elliott of Gaby North Dakota visited her son James for a week and will travel to Angie North Dakota to visit daughter Mrs Bergen. Andrew Fedge plans to leave for eastern Iowa soon. unlikely he returns alone. Mr and Mrs J Albrecht and son Phillip spent Sunday at the Albrecht ranch. Gean Cowen visited Willis ton Saturday. Alma Albrecht spent Sunday with Will Albrecht. Will Albrecht bought a fine milking cow from Hank Stedem recently. Miss Austin, a guest at the Weaver home, returned to Williston Saturday. A large turnout attended the oyster supper at Spring Coulee Saturday evening. Isaac Dicker threshed his flax Monday.
A plea asks for a sanctioned gathering place for local boys, noting many need space beyond small homes. The appeal urges community leaders and parents to listen, observe, and lend a hand to guide the gang spirit toward a constructive outlet.
Orchestra practice begins with an expected roster of fifteen to twenty players. A girls glee club and a double male quartette are hoped for this season. The Orpheus Club will host a benefit concert for the Athletic association. The Central football team beat Webster Saturday. Spelling matches between Central and Webster grades unfold this week. Several staff and teachers, including Schuknecht and Rutledge, entertained us in chapel at the High School.
Property transfers listed from October 5 1911 and October 6 1911 include W D Newton O Simonson to Albert Stakston and G W Everson 2500 with several parcels in Williston. transfers involve Fred Korupp Henry R Evans Grace McKay and others with sums ranging from 1 to 37000. Graphic wants get results.
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