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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1913

Page

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Final Citizenship Granted By District Court Thirty Five Citizens

Last Saturday the district court in the courthouse held a hearing for final citizenship applicants. Judge Fisk presided with Commissioner Kasper and Cle. Court J. O. Siebert assisting. Thirty five individuals were granted full American citizenship after answering questions and taking the oath. Names include Thomas Gilbertson Cottonwood Knute Loveletten Wil Williston Olaf A Bjella Epping Harold Bjerken Cottonwood Lake Carl Ryen Masmany N D Christian Christofar Rud Marmon N D Thomas Walstad Marmon N D Nels Berger Spring Brook Olaf Dagfin Oberg Williston Henrik Hansen Holm Williston Herman Gydoe Williston Sigurd Brogger Williston Alf Brogger Williston Andrew Yakovenko Squires Ole Rud Wildrose Lars Larson Zahl Mikael Troving N D John R Vanberg Tio tas Morris Norman Garrison Neon Karl E Slette Williston Tosten Lillehaug Wheelock Peter Karsrud Perse vere Lars Larson Wheelock Edward Larsson Bonetraill Jorgen Hval Williston Emil Herman Ruhnke Ray Ole Burtson Halm Ray John Simpson Temple James Alexander Simpson Ray Hypolite Minnier Marmon plus others.

District Court Court House Fisk Kasper St. Paul Avrment Cle. Court J. O. Siebert Thomas Gilbertson Cottonwood Knute Loveletten Wil John Peterson Slette Williston N. D Hans Brathen Zahl Harold Smebak Bonetraill N. Iy Olaf A Bjella Epping N.D Harold Bjerken Cottonwood Lake Carl Ryen Masmany Alf Brogger Andrew Yakovenko Squires Ole E. Rud Wildrose Lars L. Larson Mikael Troving Tate Tosten S. Lillehaug Wheelock Peter Karsrud Persevere Lars Larson Edward Larsson Jorgen Hval Emil Herman Ruhnke Ray Ole Burtson Halm John Simpson Temple James Alexander Simpson Hypolite Minnier Marmon

Woman Dies After Laudanum Suicide at Great Northern Hotel

Helen Jorgensen alias Walker and Chris tiansen ended her life in a Williston room by taking two ounces of laudanum. She had stayed with Adolph Anderson of Plentywood, who believed she was his wife, and died after hours of medical effort. Anderson, later jailed for unlawful cohabitation, faced a 30 day sentence and $125 costs. The deceased, about 48, long addicted to drugs and alcohol, had lived in Albert Lea, Minnesota, and operated a resort there before moving west.

Helen Jorgensen Walker Christiansen Great Northern Hotel Adolph Anderson Plentywood Mont Anderson Jorgenson A. L. Burdick Jorgensen Williston Here Albert Lea Minn Newton Street

Bishop Rens Named Missionary Bishop for North Dakota

Rens N D C E secretary of the board of tilaslon of the Episcopal church with headquarters in New York and formerly dean of Gethsemane cathedral in thin city becomes missionary bishop Nora Dakota to succeed Bishop Cameron Man after twelve years in this diocese and transferred to the southern diocese of Florids

Rens N.D Tilaslon Episcopal Church New York Gethsemane Cathedral Thin City Nora Dakota Cameron Man Florids

88 Year Old Carpenter Involved in Drug Related Death

Anderson, an 88 year old carpenter, received a 30 day additional sentence and paid for the funeral of a woman who died after drinking Jaudnum during a personal crisis. A Washington brother declined burial involvement, coroners jury ruled death linked to the drugged drink.

Anderson Jorgensen Washinton E. Distad

Game season warnings issued by Chief Game Warden

Chief Game Warden E B McCutcheon issues notices to deputies about closing dates for prairie chicken grouse ducks geese and other game. Ducks geese season ends December 15 1913 beaver and musk rat seasons noted as open or closed with protections and permits. Deer season restrictions listed with male hunting only after November 10 1916.

E. B. McCutcheon Game Board E. B. McCutche Minot

Married Litsworth Newman in Buford Home Ceremony

Wilma Newman married Jesse G. Litsworth at Mrs Elizabeth Newman’s Buford home in a crepe du chene gown. Best man Charlie Akers and bride’s maid Mattie Cates attended. Rev E Lewis Wall officiated at the Methodist church ceremony. Guests included Mia Newman John Akers Charles Akers and the Litsworth and Cates families.

Litsworth-Newman Elizabeth Newman Buford Wilma Jesse G. Litsworth Methodist Episcopal Church of Williston Mia John Akers Charles Akers W. W. Litsworth John Cates Huttie Cates

Track Worker Killed in Guthrie Yard Accident

An Italian section worker Jasper Copelle was killed Saturday morning in the local yards when a Guthrie & Company box car moved and mangled him. The 26 year old, buried from St Josephs Catholic church in Schafer North Dakota October 22. Ira Cray was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary with costs after a Monday trial and immediate appeal.

Jasper Copelle Guthrie & Company McKenzie County Railway Guthrie Copelle St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Family murder near Ray shocks Williams county

A man, his wife, and their twelve year old daughter were shot dead near Ray Tuesday evening in a deliberate, cold blooded murder. Suspect Cleve Culbertson was captured near Ray and held in Williams county jail as details of the crime emerged. Dillon survived initial wounds and identified Culbertson, with rumors of a mob forming at Ray to avenge the family.

Williams County Ray D.T. Dillon Erickson Strom Cleve Culbertson Dillon Drake Dillion Dr. Scott Sheriff Erickson Disa Williston Tripple Culbertson Smith Hotel Servne Temple Vidin Kay

Minot N D Retains Three Officials in Socialist Recall Loss

In Minot North Dakota on October 20 the penal election following August I W W riots produced a landslide for city officials. President Nehemiah Devis Police Magistrate John Lynch and Commissioner Shaw were re elected by over 400 votes. Socialist Commissioner Dorman was recalled and John Wilson won the seat. About 1195 votes were cast the highest in the citys history. The campaign featured sharp exchanges between socialists and citizens and many observers were surprised by the socialist defeat. The strong turnout reflected intense local interest and statewide attention.

Minot N. D Dorman Nehemiah Devis John Lynch Shaw John Wilson

Enterprise Hand Laundry Opens in Northwest City

New teal 22-8 laundry offers strictly hand washing with prompt delivery. Enterprise Hand Laundry promises good work and customer satisfaction with calling and delivering across the city and a 406 telephone line.

Enterprise Firat Ave

Young Nelson Depot Robbery Case Clarified by Springbrook Woman

Miss Dewey Osborne of Spring Brook explains through the Williston Graphic that she was miscast in reports about a Nelson arrest for robbing a Devils Lake depot. She says the September article falsely connected her to the matter and recounts her limited, unrelated involvement with Nelson and the hotel stay.

the Graphic Iz Nelson Devils Lake Graphic Minot Springbrook Williston Dewey Osborne Spring Brook Epping D. Nelson Mr. Hogan

Dakota Dan's Verdict in Melrose Estate Case

Cambridge story reports the second trial path in a dispute over a $500,000 Russel estate. Daniel Blake Russel, known as Dakota Dan from North Dakota, claims paternity and seeks to recover funds from the late Daniel Blake Russel of Melrose. Gilbert Pegg advised counsel on the hearing.

Cambridge Russel Cave North Dakota Daniel Blake Dakota Dan Daniel Blake Russel Melrose Maxe Gilbert Pegg

Williston arrest sparks letter seeking retraction apology

A reader recounts a confession about an arrest in Williston and a letter from a woman claiming to be Nelsons sweetheart. Dewey Osho appeals to publish an apology to restore his reputation, naming P P Hogan of Devils Lake for verification.

Porter Williston Nelson Mn P.P Hogan Devils Lake Dewey Osho

Williston Clergyman Heads to National Congregational Convention

Rev E S Shaw of Williston travels to Kansas City Missouri to attend the national convention of Congregational churches as delegate for the Mouse River association. About 1500 delegates expected. discussion includes centralizing missionary societies under council. Shaw praises Williston church plans for a new building valued over $30 000, with completion targeted for spring.

E. S. Shaw Williston Magis City Kansas City Congregational Churches Shaw Mouse River Congregational Association Missionary Societies of United States W. K. Bloom Minor Congregational C. L. Roach Berthold North Dakota

Minnesota Editor Visits Williston and Williams County

J Adolph Danielson editor of Becker County Journal visited Williston and McKenzie county from Lake Park Minnesota. He praised the country but preferred Minnesota while admiring Fairview graphics plant and noting his departure by train after arriving by automobile. John Ferguson, longtime government employee, came to Fairview to assist at the electric plant.

J. Adolph Danielson Becker County Journal Lake Park Minnesota Williston McKenzie County Danielson Williams Colinly Graphic Office Northwest John Ferguson Fairview Fairview Tribune

Four Miners Hurt by Blast at Local Mine

Four miners were injured in a powder blast at the Huso heye Ellithorpe mine two miles east of town on Thursday afternoon. Foreman Louis Hagenstrome and three other workers suffered burns to hands, arms, and faces. two injuries were serious but sight remained intact. The cause of ignition is unclear as workers proximity to the shaft varied. All were brought to local hospitals with expected recoveries, though two faces serious hospital stays anticipated.

Husoheye-Ellithorpe Louis Hagenstrome John Enge Chas. Rathbourne Willis Jones Musebeye-Rilsthorpe

Patient Colquit of Epping Treated at City Hospital

Colquit, from Epping, was brought to City Hospital on Monday for treatment. He is reported to be suffering from a nervous disorder.

Epping Colquit City Hospital

University to receive nightly time signals from Washington

The University of North Dakota in Grand Forks equips its Radio-Electric Station to receive the Arlington Virginia signals from Washington nightly at 9:00 P.M. and plans to broadcast University time at 12:00 noon. The system promises a master clock accuracy within two seconds daily and about one second overall.

Grand Forks N. 1 University of North Dakota United States Observatory Washington, D.C Arlington, Virgginia University Northwest Arlington State Jewelers’ Association of North Dakota Washington A. Noyt Taylor Taylor

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