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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1912

Page

5

Directors Meet Sets Election Of Executive Committee

A Band directors meeting at J. Arthur Cunningham's office elected a new member to the executive committee. Other matters were discussed. A 25 percent sale is planned for Saturday October 19 and the following week at the Boston. Carl Erickson of Springbrook will handle the Hardacre auction sale on October 24. Bowling alleys claim poor circulation from regular play three times weekly. J M Cormany of Pleasantville, Iowa visits North Dakota and may consider moving here.

J. Arthur Cunningham Cunninghham Carl Erickson Springbrook Erickson J. M. Cormany Pleasantville Towa W. S. Cormany North Dakota

Local tidbits from Ross and Williston area visits and events

Numerous brief notes report visits and travel by residents in Ross Williston and nearby areas including Dr W C Wilson of Grand Forks, Emil Lee from Squires, W H Westergaard Fargo trip, Mrs E E Hildebrant Jennie Gummer Schafer, E A Sharp moving to town, and others. A baby born to Mr and Mrs A D Paulson, a prairie fire near Avoca damaged property, and local shopping ads plus social moves. Florence Mae LaVerne Newton christened at a small gathering. Also notices of vacancies for a stenographer and bowling trends with mixed-gender competition.

W. H. Westergaard Fargo Chas. Newell Dr. Hagan E. E. Hildebrant Jennie Gummer Schafer Florence Mae LaVerne Newton Clayton Newton Hollett Valley City North Dakota

Democrats Meet Wednesday in Gates Hall

Hon. F. C. Hillstrom, Democratic candidate for governor, spoke to about 150 attendees at Gates Hall. He urged initiative and referendum, recall for all offices, tariff reductions to curb trusts, and alignment with Bryan's Baltimore platform. He defended state penitentiary reforms and favored school agriculture and good roads.

F. C. Hillstrom Gates Hall Hillstrom W. J. Bryan Baltimore Woodrow Woe

Social guests and travel notes from North Dakota

Mrs Hans Sannan of Rugby is the guest of the Misses DuPuis. Mrs Mary E Ross, formerly with the Sutherland family, left for Minneapolis after visiting in Minot. Sutherland accompanied her to Minot for a farewell visit. Farm loan inquiry invites readers to contact the International Security Company of America in Grand Forks North Dakota about the Amortization Plan.

Anton Albertson Minot J. M. Settle E. B. Baldwin Ashland Wisconsin Bessie Baldwin Hans Sannan Rugby DuPuis Mary E. Ross R. D. Sutherland Minneapolis International Security Company of America Grand Forks North Dakota

Union Commercial College a gateway to good jobs

Miss Mathilda Hofto finished a course at Union Commercial College Grand Forks and earned placement with International Harvester Co. The company now employs five U C C graduates. The school locates job placements for all graduates and offers a free catalog.

Mathilda Hofto Union Commercial College of Grand Forks International Harvester Co

Afternoon Social at Mrs. E Leonhardy’s Hosts Dozens

Mesdamen E Leonhardy and Paul hosted about seventy five ladies from 2 to 6 pm with Grand-Nola at eleven tables. Wm Raw Sr won the cards, A L Butler consolation. A familiar sayings contest favored R D Sutherland and W T Benton. Live music by Watson Jacoby Watson trio orchestra complemented a three course luncheon. Out of town guests included Mrs David King Mrs D E Plier Mrs Mary E Ross and Mrs E M Atterberry. An October 1 invitation dance will be held at Gates Hall with Onstad’s orchestra for music and refreshments.

R. D. Sutherland Prise W. T. Benton Watson-Jacoby-Watson Trio Leonhardy Joy Ethel Sherron B. J. Schoregge H. E. Foley David King Trenton D. E. Plier Great Falls Montana Mary E. Ross Minneapolis Minn E. M. Atterberry Culbertson

Beking Helps Learn to Regulate Oven Heat

Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill explains in the Boston Cooking School Magazine that moderate first heat aids cake rise and browns quickly, while too much heat stiffens dough or spoils shape. Small ovens need higher temperatures and limited door opening. avoid baking bread and pastry together.

Janet McKenzie Hill Boston Cooking School Magazine

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Prescott University of Michigan Pure Food Committee of Congress Royal Boston Jane Olson E. R. Brownson Ross W. C. Wilson Emil Lee Squires E. A. Sharp W. N. Dickinson Cottonwood Lake C. M. Gaylord W. C. Frobrick Persevere City of Opportunity A. D. Paulson G. B. Livingston Marmon Ben Asen Alexander Citizens State Bank J. L. Nolan Fairbault, Minn C. Wickard Williston Mary Dahmen Gladys Gertrude P. D. Norton Graphic Office Mr. Norton Berthold Stanley George Cross Valley Ford Washington John Cross Wm. Penman Avoca Dave Wilder Helena Mont Austin Minnesota Great Northern Int. Har. Co Catholic Church Gate’s Hall Onstad Beremov Robert E Harber Undertaker Trey Se Lease Music System Ghicago Jaquiss Mrc. Co Chicago Styleplus Greengard Bros
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