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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1912
Page
4
Official county political notice promotes Manford C Webb’s election to county commissioner district four. It claims his plans will bring fiscal responsibility for taxpayers and urges voters to support him, citing strong home precinct backing and adherence to party spirit.
Manford C. Weeb appeals to voters in Williams County 4th District to support him in the November general election after winning the Republican nomination in June. He emphasizes a square and honorable campaign and asks for continued backing.
Local notes report L C Hitchcock returning from a road trip to Williston to service the Stone Piano Co with pianos tuned refinished and repaired. Also mention of a Crosby trial of Mac Colgan county commissioner for misappropriation. Ray post office route plans await 74 signers. Minot threshing crews recruit 10 men. Soo Line president Pennington supports dividing large wheat ranches into smaller tracts. Ray M E Conference attendance. drowning death of George Stenson near Moose Jaw. engineer Alex McCall to California. Liver R Otesa loses a four passenger Buick to a brake fire near Williston with no insurance.
The Purinton Sunday School of Blacktail will host a harvest home festival at A. M. Hoffer’s residence on October 30. Proceeds fund the purchase of an organ for the Sunday school. Everyone is invited.
European workers will be placed on the track section near Hamlet damaged by recent wet weather. After a period of rain and snow, conditions improved and field work resumed with grain moving to local elevators. Geo French left Ray for Minneapolis but returned to North Dakota to take charge of the Farmers Bank of Schaffer to be started by the Adam Hannah line.
Mrs Bert Murphy of ten miles south of the city was run over by a loaded spring wagon Sunday afternoon. The rear wheel passed over her body causing severe bruises and internal injuries. She fell from the wagon when the team shied and is reported to be improving. High Cut Button school shoes advertised by Botton Bros.
Hon Joseph Folk urges good citizenship rooted in Christian principles and moral law. Grand Forks County attorneys endorse Judge Andrew A Bruce for re election to the North Dakota Supreme Court, praising his integrity, ability, and readiness. Public Library notes add new history and fiction titles including LaBarge Glengarry School Days and Grandma.
At last week's A O U W meeting ten new members were initiated. Lunch was served and the evening was unusually pleasant. The next meeting is Friday November 1 with about fifteen to be initiated and officer elections. A luncheon will be served and the event urged as a special meeting of enjoyment.
Indoor sport essay extols bowling for physical gains and mental engagement at Great Northern Bowling Alley. The piece frames bowling as a comprehensive activity offering fitness and strategy within a casual setting.
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