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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1915
Page
6
Local items from Williston include visitors and shoppers from Epping and Buford, a pre holiday sale at Hutchinsons, and a moonlit list of social and church events. The column highlights grain loan offers, theatre and concert plans, a real estate push to buy Wittmeier addition lots, and upcoming community notices.
The Graphic announces a Booster Edition during North Dakota Booster Week November 14 to 20, with at least 5 000 copies for distribution. advertisers urged to back the effort to showcase North Dakota’s land and Williston’s prospects. Also reports two local marriages and a Burns Club invite for Scottish natives and descendants.
An entertainment program is planned for tomorrow night at the Congregational church featuring Re Me Cally and Miss Zella Bromlette as vocalist and accompanist. Andrew Grande, a farmer from Argyle Minnesota, was severely injured Tuesday evening when his foot was crushed under a train at Redstone Montana. He was taken to the Wittenberg hospital and his leg was amputated below the knee. Grande was visiting friends and had just exited the train at Redstone when he slipped and as the train started to leave his foot was crushed.
Charles Youness and Son hold a public sale at Rose Hill farm 15 miles northwest of Williston, southwest of section 19, on Wednesday November 17, 1915 at 10 o'clock. Auction includes 36 head of livestock 27 cattle 9 horses and farm machinery. Free lunch at noon. Terms: cash for sums up to 10 dollars and for larger amounts 1 year on bankable notes at 10 percent interest.
The hearing on the Elevator case examining line elevators for unfair competition occurred Saturday with ten witnesses. Attorneys referenced include Senator Purcell, Judge Purdy, C. J. Murphy, John Murphy, Frances Murphy, and Thomas M. Cooney. The state and independent elevators argued market-price practices, while Williston wheat drew praise from R G Cargill for higher bids.
Community notices invite public participation in a center project directed by Jin R Marston. The ad calls for volunteers to join and learn instruction in a communal workspace on the back page.
Remember the big sale of lots in the Wittmeier addition will be held Thursday November 4 promptly at 1 o'clock rain or shine. An exceptionally fine opportunity to purchase a lot on your own terms and build there on a home of your own. Terms fifty dollars cash on day of sale balance ten dollars a month with no interest on deferred payments. Five per cent discount for cash. A. O. Rin
Charles Overdahl of Beth died Tuesday from injuries after an auto accident near Ray Sun. His vehicle tipped, pinning him overnight while gasoline scorched his skin. Discovered next morning, he was 50, single, and conscious until found. The incident followed exposure and cold from a stormy night. Lumber sale notice follows.
The Orpheum Theatre was packed last night for The Eternal City praised as a premier film in this city. It is expected to attract another large audience tonight as one of the best stories shown in local cinema.
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