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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1911

Page

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Were Wedded Yesterday Morn in City Home

Harriet Elean or Wilkinson and John H Wellington were married yesterday morning at nine at C H McKay residence on First Avenue East, with Rev C B Runnalls officiating. The ceremony featured Lohengrin, and guests included Mr and Mrs Adie of Spokane and several McKay family members. The couple plan a wedding tour through Minneapolis, Denver, Salt Lake City, and the coast before settling in Moose Jaw after December 1.

Harriet Eleanor Wilkinson John H. Wellington Moose Jaw Sask C. H. McKay First Avenue C. B. Runnalls Saint Peters Episcopal Church Jace Anna Katherine McKay Prof. Onstad Miss Wheeler Wellington Eleanor, Wilkinson Dundee Michigan Saskatchewan Adie Spokane A. McKay T. A. McKay Norris McKay J. L. Hagan Margaret Hagan M. Partridge Dibley Partridge Minneapolis Twin Cities Denver Salt Lake City

Joint Meeting on Final Settlement Between Counties

Deputy county auditor William E Ferrell from Crosby is here to verify the final settlement with Accountant Duncan Cameron. A joint session of Divide and Williams counties commissioners will summarize affairs and determine the balance due to each county. A. J Field is making loans and has the funds on hand.

William E. Ferrell Crosby Duncan Cameron Divide and Williams Mwain

Special Day Plan for Northwestern States at St Paul Land Show

Officials of the Northwestern Development League announce that each of the seven states will have a special day at the Twin City land show in St. Paul from December 12 to 23. State leaders will deliver speeches in the large lecture hall and showcase products with several official trips to the state exhibit. An evening state dinner will highlight resources and achievements of the state.

Northwestern Development League Twin City St. Paul Development League

Drowned transient in murky river near Great Northern plant

A. L. Webster of Billings Montana, a transient, drowned in the river near the Great Northern pumping plant after cramps. The body, later identified by clothing and a hunting license, is not expected to be recovered for about nine days. Webster may have belonged to the local so-called jungle pot gang.

A. L. Webster Billings Mont Great Northern Christ Christo Webster Minnie Webster Gold Valley Grant County Montana Yegen Brothers Bank of Bemis Nolan

Farmer Kills Wife Then Ends Own Life in Spring Brook

Alex Peters, a farmer near Spring Brook, attacked his wife with a hatchet during a morning assault after awakening. He wounded the woman fatally and injured a child, then killed himself with a shotgun. The couple’s three other children escaped by fleeing to a roof and ground outside. Peters reportedly doused papers with kerosene before the tragedy.

Alex Peters Spring Brook Peters Russell

Four Drugist Permits Granted by District Court

District court sessions heard druggist permits with Judge Fisk presiding. A. A. Bradley C. H. McKay Eric Rather and S. J. Creaser received permits without contest. A large Ray petition against issuing toxicant sales permits was presented but a decision was deferred. C. A. Balcom of Epping was issued a permit.

Fisk A. A. Bradley C. H. McKay Eric Rather S. J. Creaser W. B. Scott C. M. Gaylord F. B. Creedan Ray Atty. van. R. Brown

Bergmans Visit Rugby From Williston To See Relatives

Mr and Mrs F P Bergman and their young daughter stayed in Rugby from Wednesday evening to yesterday evening visiting relatives and friends. They left on No 2 to the eastern part of the state to show the baby to the old folks. Fred praises Williston for real estate though nearby lands were wrecked by two hail storms causing hardship.

F. P. Bergman Williston Fred

Dads Girl set to thrill Williston with church play

The ladies of the M. E. church prepare for the pastoral comedy Dads Girl at Gates Opera House on Thursday Sept. 14. Tom Lennon leads the production with a strong local cast and stage management promising a full house and a dramatic treat. Seats go on sale at Swab & Rather's Monday morning.

M. E. Church Gates Opera House Williston Tom Lennon Northwest Lennon Swab & Rather

Special Features for the Farmers at North Dakota Exposition

The North Dakota Industrial Exposition opens September 26 and runs through October 15 offering three days of farmer oriented programs starting October 4. Supt T A Hoverstad directs institute work with lectures on good roads by government expert State Engineer Atkinson and a stereopticon illustrated lecture by a government representative. Dairy Commissioner R F Flint leads the Dairymen's meeting and Illinois expert Dr. Taylor presents farming lectures with demonstrations and other features anticipated to interest farmers, urging attendance for at least a week.

T. A. Hoverstad Good Roads Organization Atkinson R. F. Flint Taylor Illinois

Registration Closes for Fort Berthold Land Opening

Registration for the Fort Berthold land opening closed Saturday night with about 20 500 total registrants. Minot reported 12 458, Bismarck 6 271, Garrison 750, Ryder 388, and Plaza 636, with officials likely adjusting the overall total upward slightly.

Fort Berthold Land Minot Bismarck Garrison Ryder Plaza

Rev Vermilya to Visit for Mid-Week Service

District Superintendent Reverend E Vermilya of the M E church will be in the city on Tuesday September 12 for a public service at 7 p m and a fourth quarterly conference session for all church members to attend after the service.

E. Vermilya M. E. Church

City water and light station undergoes complete repairs

This week the city water and light station nears completion with a new 15 horsepower centrifugal pump to feed settling tanks and maintain mains pressure. Four boilers overhauled, new brick casing, and upgraded transformers cut current draw. new settling tank grade and eighty feet of eight inch steel mains laid to replace the troublesome tile main.

City

Rural Schools Start With Full Faculty For New Year

Practically all county schools opened Tuesday with teachers in place and a favorable outlook for the new year. County Supt Tatem and Field Deputy Phelps will soon begin their bi annual school tour, each covering half the county in fall and spring respectively. Adele Mounger named Deputy County Supt and began duties this week while Mable Veitch moves to the county auditor s office.

Tatem Phelps Mr. Phelps Adele Mounger

Gonion and Morris Seek Bi Plane Trade at Schafer

Will Aviate F F Gonion and Dr Y G Morris drove a Gonion Flanders esrover from Schafer Saturday. They traded for another car and, as rain began, negotiations with Curtiss reps continued to exchange the last machine for a bi plane for a trip to the McKenzie county seat.

F. F. Gonion Y. G. Morris Gonion Flanders Schafer Mr. Gonion Curtiss McKenzie

Marriage License for Harry A. Semberling and Gertrude Crawford

A marriage license is recorded for Harry A. Semberling of Epping and Gertrude Crawford of Ray, in connection with J H. Wellington of Moose Jaw Sask and Harriett Eleanor Wilkinson of Williston as related parties.

Harry A. Semberling Epping Gertrude Crawford Ray J. H. Wellington Moose Jaw Sask Harriett Eleanor Wilkinson Williston

Reception for Miss Marian Denny Before Wynona School

Miss Viola and Miss Beatrice Lowe hosted fourteen young ladies on Saturday afternoon in honor of Marian Denny who leaves this week for second year school work at Wynona Minnesota. The parlor and dining room featured yellow streamers, golden red hints, and nasturtiums. A musical program and games followed, with yellow themed refreshments and a hand painted souvenir card for each guest. Attending were Marian Denny Minnie Eidsness Marian Smith Agnes Botton Sella Botton Ada Clair Brownson Frances Sharp Julia Kassis Jessie Dahl Hazel Botton Emma Slater and the hostesses.

Viola Beatrice Lowe Marian Denny Wynona Minn Badies Minnie Eidsness Marian Smith Agnes Botton Sella Botton Ada Clair Brownson Frances Sharp Julia Kassis Jessie Dahl Hazel Botton Emma Slater

School Year Well Started at Central School

The opening of the new school year featured a teachers institute in the Central school high room led by Phelps on duties of teachers. Dr Dochterman spoke on medical inspection outlining adenoid issues and common childhood illnesses. Supt Forster concluded the morning with plans for the year and afternoon sessions organized grade and high school meetings to arrange the program.

Phelps Dochterman Supt Forster

Mandan Steamboat Turned Back From Milk River Run

The Mandan pushed toward Mondak last week aiming for the Milk River mouth but low water halted progress. Soundings showed only about two feet of depth while the boat needs three, forcing a return to the dock. It snagged above town, then drifted forty miles downstream through dense snags before planning to work back upriver. Read Wants.

Mondak Milk River

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Miss Wilkinson Commissioners of Divide and Williams County A. J. Field North Dakota Billings, Mont Missouri Bergmans Rugby Opera House Supt, Tatem Denny Ses Lowe Mandan
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