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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
2
Bonetrain residents report threshing delays due to bad weather and installment purchases. Linda Miller and Harve travel from Dagmar Mont to Lansford for winter at home after squatter claims and new horse and buggy purchase. A double wedding unites Mildred Henderson and Miss Palmer with local celebrations and charivari. Community events feature Chantry social, Ladies Aid sales, and local visits amid chilly days and farm work.
After a week lay off due to rain, threshing began again Monday morning. John Frisk of the South side shipped cattle from White Earth Sunday. G R Littlefield of Beaver was seen on the streets of Nesson Friday.
Rose Valley reports Rev Snow and Paul staying with Walter McAllister and sisters Ethel and Edith after a Friday trip. An all day Trenton meeting yielded precious messages, a Margaret Ezell baptism, and a spirited southern Methodist gathering. Rev March will carry on the ministry, with Dunkards scheduled next Sunday at 10 a.m.
U S Judge Amidon of Fargo and Pres F C Wittum of Fargo College visited the Normal. Senior officers chosen: Moyer president Laughlin vice president Walker treasurer Peterson sergeant at arms Fitch. Self Government elected Peterson president McMonagle judge Laughlin attorney Pooley spoke on aims. Arena club switches to weekly meetings. Oracle staff announced led by Moyer chief editor. enrollment now 457 equal to last term. Football game Normal vs Alumni drew no scores. crowd enjoyed team play difference. Alumni plan life membership fee vote in three weeks. faculty to add two members soon and geography class to share Miss Deem. North Dakota schools seek teachers. unemployed grads urged to contact management.
In error about Clifford E Mitchell starting at the depot in Williston he will begin work the first of November. R C Olsen finished car penters work and painting at Wild Rose school. Ladies Aid held a basket social at Christian Nelsons and netted thirty dollars plus items. Burt Lee and wife left for Oregon. Mrs James Ramey and son Willie attended Market day in Williston. Mr Hanson of Minneapolis visiting R C Olsen. Dunkard church services Sunday evening. John R Schafer sold swine to Williston for one hundred fifty dollars. Ed Davis threshing machine work after two weeks of rain. Dagmar Olsen visiting Imga Nelsen. Neighbors Mr and Mrs H A Squires leaving. not far. Robert E Goar visited East Squires. Sand Creek youths at Helland home. Vern Mm murrin did business in Williston. Temporary school house begun on Clifford E Mitchells claim.
Community gatherings mark a busy period as Miss Fanne Stein receives a farewell reception at the Marmon ranch with Rev. Macinness in attendance. Miss Stein plans to spend the winter in Illinois, while others attend auctions and church events.
Morning preaching at 10 30. Bible class Sunday School 11 30. Epworth League 7 00. Evening preaching 8 00. Wednesday prayer meeting 8 00. Frank S Hollett, Pastor.
Mass at 10 30 a m on the first and third Sundays each month. Sunday school at 2 30 p m. Evening service at 7 30. Holy S J Arsenault, pastor.
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