Local notices and personal items from Williston clipping
Personal illness and health notes, local moves, marriages and births, loans and land sales, and upcoming social events from Williston. Items include Mrs Richard Vance ill, Bergman Dickson Land Co loans, a baby daughter for William Monroe, marriage license to Peter Brambold and Anna Heap, weddings, sales, and social gatherings, plus obituaries and a note on Olson's Studio portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. ¥. Coulter
Schafer
Bergman-Dickson Land Co
William Monroe
Peter Brambold
Anna Heap
Marmon
Wm. Jeffrey
J. C. Charles
Resolutions of Respect for John A. Corbett’s Wife
At a Willis ton Camp 5396 Modern Woodmen of America meeting on October 24 1911 resolutions expressing sympathy were passed for neighbor John A Corbett following the loss of his wife. The minutes will carry the resolutions and copies will be sent to the newspapers for publication. J C Field Consul C H Meyers Clerk.
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Williston
Modern Woodmen of America
John A. Corbett
Corbett
Woodmen of America
J.C. Field
C. H. Meyers
Twenty Five Years Wed Remov es to New York
Hauge's Synod church members honored Rev and Mrs J B Falkanger on their silver wedding anniversary marking 25 years since their marriage. P G C Hamre presented silver tokens and a coin purse as thanks for faithful service during the pastorate. The couple spoke of gratitude and continued work. A musical program, social time, and refreshments followed. Bernice Annette Hofengen, the pastor's granddaughter, was baptised during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauge
Synod Church
J. B. Falkanger
P. GC. Hamre
Falkanger
Bernice Annette Hofengen
Piinees Residents Bid Farewell to Mrs Newell at Metzger Home
About forty pioneer residents gathered at Mrs. Metzger's last Friday to honor Mrs. Mary Newell who leaves for New York City to live with her daughter. Friends recalled earlier days while exchanging tales as they enjoyed a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Newell
George Metzger
That Boy of Ours Addresses Youth Needs in Williston
Professor Hill spoke at the Congregational church on social needs of the boy and Williston youth. He noted adult responsibility to provide proper environments and commended local men for moral ideals and civic involvement, ending with praise for Williston's church attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Hill
Congregational Church
Professor Hill
Halloween Party Notes From Local Salvation Army Post
Captain LeVine reports a quarterly statement after two weeks in charge. The Salvation Army unit, linked with the M. E. church, hosted a Tuesday gathering in the church basement. Misses Alice Bryant, Alva Zinn, Gertrude Lee and Olive Evans organized a Halloween party for next Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain LeVine
Salvation Army
M. E
Alice Bryant
Alva Zinn
Gertrude Lee
Olive Evans
Williston booster meeting aims to spur county growth
A booster rally is planned for Tuesday October 31 at L O F hall to unite residents of Williston and surrounding areas. Speakers discuss leveraging river transport and river projects to attract factories and lower production costs while supporting government power plant use. Luncheon will be served and celebratory cigars burned for Williston the Wonderful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buford
L O. O. F. Hall
Williston
Big Muddy
Williston the Wonderful
City of
Opportunity
Watsitou Club Plans Winter Meetings With Misses Jesse DuPuis Mabel Metzger
The Watsitou club met last Wednesday evening with Miss Jesse DuPuis for sewing and cards followed by refreshments. At the business meeting it was decided to meet twice monthly during winter, with the next gathering set for next Wednesday with Miss Mabel Metzger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watsitou Club
Jesse DuPuis
Mabel Metzger
Infant dies. funeral set Sunday afternoon at 8 15
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Jaques will be laid to rest with brief services led by Rev. W. Knighton Bloom on Sunday afternoon at 8 15 at 7th Avenue West. Relatives from multiple towns attended the prior week’s funeral of Mrs. Corbett and Mr. Stenson plans a hotel purchase in Minot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
7Th Avenue West
R. Stenson
Leland
Minot
Columbia
Back From Regina Christ Braaten Returns From Regina
Braaten, a carpenter, spent the summer in Regina, Sask. He notes Canadian towns are excited by the recent election and compares it with the United States heated campaign. Public sentiment in western Canada is split over ratification with strong opposing views on its impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Braaten
Regina
Sask
Mr. Braaten
Uot
Canada
Mrs Carter Dead in Ashland Oregon
Mrs Alice Carter died in Ashland Oregon on October 17 after an operation for tumor She was the widow of Mrs RE A Woodward of this city and a sister of the late Fred Rounsavelle She had many friends among the old timers here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Lutheran Aid
Bruegger Building
Main
Broadway
Alice Carter
Ashland
Oregon
RE. A. Woodward
Fred Rounsavelle
North Dakota Education Association Meets in Fargo
The twenty fifth annual meeting of the North Dakota Educational association will be held in Fargo from November first to third. Superintendent M P Tatem of Williams county and Superintendent Nora Byrnes of McKenzie county depart for Fargo on Tuesday.
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The
North Dakota Educational Association
Fargo
M. P. Tatem
Williams County
Nora Byrnes
McKenzie County
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Cal
Richard Vance
South Side
Swab & Kateer
Pharmacists
Charles Rabel
Spring Brook
H. V. Smith
Pasenault
August Meifert
Wilbur
Bergman-Dick- Land Co
C. W. Hamilton
Detroit
Michigan
A. J. Field
C. A. Houge
W. J. Reichnel
Sam D. Scott
Dr. Windell
Banks and Schafer
Kate Donovan
Mrs. Panger
Duluth
Noah Panger
Theodore Dussell
M. J. Borden
Henry Natwick
Mayville
Clara Newton
D.f.king
Marley
L. O. P. H. Club
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
A. E. Lowe
Ol'son
Lydia J. Gillam
J. B. Pippinger
Peppinger
Coyville
Kas
Olson
E. W. Larson
Opss Lometrist
Great Northern Hotel
E. R. Brownson
Williston, N. D
New York
Syed
Mrs. Falkanger
Piinees
Professor Hills
the Trapper's Daughter
DeMusie & Barclay Zwill
Presenthe Green Billiken
Crescent
Mrs. Carter
Citizens National Bank
U. S
H.C. McCartney
James H. Cooper
W. S. Davidson
Cashier
Geo
G Harvey
Ass’t. Cashier
M. Opdahljass
T. Cashier
T. F. Marshall James H. Cooper
H. C. McCartney
W. $. Davidson
E. M. Atterberry
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