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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1910
Page
3
Williston high school football defeated Kenmare high school Saturday by a score of five to nothing on the local grounds. The game was fast and interesting from start to finish. Saturday evening a dance honored the visitors.
Firefighters were called out Tuesday morning around four o'clock to a blaze in the Williston State office. The small fire was extinguished quickly and damage was reported as minor by Mr. Whitehead. The notice promotes the Missouri River Lumber Co. yard.
The next regular teachers examination will be held Oct 28 and 29 at school buildings in Williston and Crosby. Friday forenoon covers Reading Theory and Practice Physiology and Hygiene. Friday afternoon U S History Geography Orthography. Saturday afternoon Arithmetic Civics Language and Grammar. Conditional certificate holders must apply now. Examination starts 8:30 am Friday. bring pen and ink. Martha P Tatem Co Supt of schools.
Congressman Duncan McKinley of California will visit the city Friday night November 4 to deliver a political address. He is reported as one of the ablest speakers in the House.
A football game is set for next Friday afternoon with Stanley meeting Williston. The match will start at 4 o'clock, with both teams aiming for a strong performance on the field.
Church notice for Tuesday November 1 Saint's Day announces Mass at 10 30 AM and evening service at 8 PM led by Father Mullan. The Williston Steam Laundry offers family washings with rates via telephone 154 or from the driver. For sale five room house and lot in Homecroft 100 by 140 feet with a stable in Williston North Dakota inquire A B Lonien Tailor shop. Aerated milk advertises quality call phone 143-3.
At the North Dakota Educational Association gathering in Bismarck Supt. of Public Instruction W. L. Stockwell received lasting recognition for long service. Mrs. Davis spoke for county superintendents noting his eight years of close work, praising his character and leadership. A chest of silver and an engraved gold watch were presented to him for his education contributions.
The Interior Department directs that water right payments due under reclamation projects by December 1 be handled with a grace period until March 31 1911 before any cancellation steps. A notice form will be provided to inform water users that failure to pay full installments may result in immediate cancellation of entries or water right applications. The commissioner Fred Dennett signs the memo.
Letter writer from Williston praises the city as progressive yet criticizes the lack of danger signals near streets. He cites a near fall into a ditch on West Lawn, losing a dime and a yellow suit, and urges the city board to install red lanterns and reduce sewer work to prevent injuries and potential damages.
The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rhodes died after five weeks of illness from typhoid fever with pneumonia and bronchitis. The parents saw her for two years, four months, and three days at home. Funeral at Brethren's church ten miles west of Williston. Sermon by Eld. D. F. Landis, from Revelation 14:13. Interment at Painted Woods cemetery.
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