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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1914

Page

4

Williston Graphic Public Officials Listed in Narrow Roll Call

A Williston Graphic preview lists numerous state and county officials including Senator Asle J. Granna Congressman H. T. Hebson and George M. Young. It names officials for the Secretary of State State Treasurer Insurance Commissioner Attorney General and more along with county officers and clerical posts.

Asle J. Granna H. T. Hebson George M. Young Rarity PD Norton Carl Jorgenson John Steen Walter O. Taylor Henry J. Linde Agriculture & Labor Robert F. Flint Commissioners of Railroads W. H. Stutsman House W. C. McClintock Westdal EC

Believers Continue Endorsement of Protective Policy

The speaker asserts the Protective system has not fully fulfilled its mission to America. They argue tariffs are needed to foster new industries, protect wage earners, and give American manufacturers an advantage. Despite opposition from Free Trade foes, advocates remain confident the American people will support Protection measures.

America

Keeping Young Farmers On the Land Urgent Challenge

Farmers seek solutions to depopulation as young men leave rural areas for cities. An editorial notes the nation’s reliance on farms and calls for remedies, while political notices list Hon. Frank Q. Hellstrom’s Democratic campaign stops in Williams county on October 19 and 20 with multiple times and towns.

Frank QO. Hellstrom Williams County Spring Brook Boeing Wheelock Ray Temple FateGregor Wildrose

Civic League Meeting Highlights Native Tribes Program

The Womans Civic League met on Tuesday evening with Mrs. McKinney presiding in Mrs. McIntosh absence. Mrs. Gates led a paper on Indian Tribes of North Dakota while Miss Laura Cooper, Miss Clara Macdonald and Miss Anna Peterson gave songs and legends performances with several tribal melodies and legends shared.

Womans Civic League McKinney G. A. McIntosh Federation of Women’s Clubs Jamestown Gates N. Dak Laura Cooper Grace Ruvd Clara Macdonald Omaha Tiroquois Mildred Carpenter Anna Peterson Lynch Mc-Ay

First Number Fine Delights Auburn Audience in Lecture

The Commonwealth Male quartet won strong applause in colonial costumes and full dress, proving the lecture course kickoff a success. Each singer is an artist with a fine voice and pleasing manner. If they return, Auburn will welcome them. The large crowd and encouraged management mark the event. The quartet opens the course at the Congregational Church auditorium next Wednesday evening.

Commonwealth Auburn Wash Congregaokal

Strandahl Area Visitors and Local Threshing Update

Mr and Mrs Ole Stover and H P Johnson and family visited B Arnson Sunday. John M Swanson is building a large house on his farm. Farmers club did not meet due to bad weather. Emil Halvorson and son Henry visited E Anderson Sunday. Mr and Mrs Sweet visited P Grodt Sunday. Threshing in the county is nearly done with only late flax remaining.

Williston Congregational Church Announces Services and Plans

Edwin Shaw, pastor, leads morning worship with two messages and a solo by Miss Cooper. Evening service features special music. Bible School drew 191 last Sunday and aims for 200. Y P 8 C E plans a November play. Gymnasium fund, baths ready, and next Sunday services at Spring Coulee and Garden Valley.

Congregational Church Edwin Shaw Y. P C. E Bible School Spring Coulee Garden Valley

Trinity Lutheran church holds preacher and services schedule

Trinity Lutheran church announces regular preaching at 10 30 a m at the Public Library with Rev Luther P Lodden preaching and Sunday school at 11 45. Ladies Aid organized under Mrs Anderson. Rev Dr Ludden returns from Nebraska to push the new church work.

Trinity Lutheran Church Public Library Luther P. Lodeden D. D Sui School Anderson Ladies Aid Ludden Nebraska

Lutheran 1 Pastor Leads Services at Main Street Church

G Monson pastor at 715 Main St announces regular services next Sunday morning and evening. Evening service to be led by Rev Hagen of Culbert gen. Pastor may attend Langseth schoolhouse if permitted and will stay late if needed due to a substitute at home.

Hauges A. E. Distad Williston Ne ‘Ploomave Second Ave Weat Tuesaday Lutheran 1 G. Monson Main St Rev Hagen of Culbert Gen Langseth

Commonwealth Male Quartet Opens 1914 15 Season in Auditorium

The Commonwealth Male Quartet presents five numbers in the 1914 15 concert series with season tickets priced at 2.50 for adults and 1.26 for school children. Reserved seats available with season tickets, on sale at Rather's Drug Store from 9 am October 19.

Commonwealth Pattergill Gearheart Internationals Norfleet Sisters New Congregational Church Rather’s Drug Store

Maude Henderson Company at the Orpheum

The Maude Henderson Company opens at the Orpheum on Monday October 19 with a program of recent dramatic successes. They previously impressed Williston audiences about three years ago and bring a repertoire including Bought and Paid For and Our New Minister. Reserved seats are available at Kathers Drug Store.

Maude Henderson Orpheum Orpheum Theatre Williston Northwest Cane Kather

Building Permit Granted for Hotel Addition

City Commissioners issued a building permit to R. Peyton for a two story brick addition to the hotel. The addition will be twenty by forty feet. Barn Dance Saturday Night at Albright Barn North West of Williston invites citizens for a good time next Saturday.

R. Peyton Albright Williston

Married in Minot and elevator fire hit Williston area

Yesterday morning Miss Gertrude Lee of Wilmaton married W R Waldren of Winnebago Minn at her father L S Lee North Ward. Rev Gullixson officiated. The couple left for the Twin Cities and will reside in Winnebago after November 1. Rawson’s elevator at Rawson McKenzie county burned fully insured with significant business loss. Williston Township Farmers club met with talks by A H Brown Geo W Holland and others after a dinner hosted by Mrs F P Siewert and Mr W S Arthur of USRS.

Gertrude Lee Wil- Maton W. R. Waldren Winnebago Minn The Briers Lee North Ward T. F. Gullixon Mendelsohn Mildred Jacobson Rawson McKenzie County Farmers Club Williston Township F. P. Siewert A. H. Brown Geo. W. Holland Secy W. S. Arthur

It Meeting Marks Pleasant Day with Rand Mrs Siewert

A brief report notes the gathering went well and was appreciated. Attendees included Rand and Mrs Siewert, making for a pleasant day.

Rand Siewert

Died After Horse Kick At Heffernan Barn

Earl Chambers a young worker at the Heffernan livery barn died Sunday evening from injuries after a horse kicked him. His father was notified and arrived before burial. The remains were taken to his east side home for burial. Mrs L B Dochterman and Mrs R M Calderwood left Tuesday morning for Jamesport to attend the North Dakota Women’s state meeting.

Earl Chambers Heffernan L. B. Dochterman R. M. Calderwood Jamesotwn North Dakota Womens

Man Known as Rusty Mathews Backs Man. Victim Dies

A man nicknamed Rusty Mathews struck another man in Glasgow Sunday. The victim died from the injuries attributed to the blow. The Engle Store advertises a new line of ladies coats skirts and dresses.

Rusty” Mathews Glasgow Engle

Williams County Socialist Ticket 1914 For Governor

Williams County 1914 Socialist ticket lists J Arthur Williams for Congress and local officials in Grand Forks and Minot districts. Names include Axelstrom Williston Ray L Cooper N M Grefshei m Silas Morton Arne Tollefson D A Rutledge A H Fergeson Ole Kelson O Lesa Alspach Alfred Mahlen I W Ball A J Lambert O A Hall W Morgsi.

J. Arthur Williams Congress the Grand Forks N. D. Minot N. D Axelstrom Williston Ray L Cooper McGregor

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Williston Graphic Ube Witteneen N.D Republican L. B. Hanna John H. Framne Thomas Hall John L. Jarstad County Aeen Jorten H. Aaen ‘County Trance Cart Livdahl Sine Ie Ole E. F. Trwaldeon State Aeraes m. G Owens ‘County Suter A. L Butler County Burvbyer O. E. Distact W. B. Lukins L. C. Higley Oscar J. Sveen Fay Bradley Torvald Johnson Sustiss of Peace A. J. Field B. F. Bidtchirks F. i E. Tewell E. Chamberlain J. L. Williams W. W. Corbett Buller Bros Civic League Minot Carl Erickson Williama County Socialist Ticket I. W. Ball A. J. Lambert O. A. Hall W. F. Morgsi Boston
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