Williams County Correspondence Notes On Local Events
Correspondence reports on community happenings and personal news in Williams County. Otto Nelson begins threshing with a full crew, Rudser family hosts Agnes’ farewell party, Agnes will study at Moorehead Normal. Jens Dahl and Peter Rudser visit Holmes brothers. harvest activity increases as wheat ripens and shelling risk rises. Local residents and visitors exchange farm and school updates in this unsigned community column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudser
Agnes
Moorehead
Minn
John Oleson
Ray Elmgreen
August Anfinson
Spring Coulee Sunday Services and Local Happenings
Spring Coulee residents attended Garden Valley schoolhouse services with Rev. Taylor. L. G. Williams returns from hospital for a few days of recovery. Merlin Stedem and wife from Williston visited relatives. Mrs. A Hyatt’s horse ran away but no injuries occurred. Miss Mattie Holbrook teaching at Mormon. school began Tuesday. Threshing machines busy. Improvement League meets next Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Coulee
Garden Valley School House
Rev. Taylor
Merlin Stedem
Williston
Sand Creek social notes and upcoming sermon
Sept six report of cool weather visits by Grafton Head and others at Howard's and P G Heads. Illness of Mrs Leonard Logan and visits by Anns Menger and Mi fare Howerd. Rev Hollett to preach at Sand Creek schoolhouse next Sunday Sept 10 at three. Prichart and ONeill joined R C Snook for Williston trip Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Head
Howard's
Anns Menger
P. G. Head
Guy Head
R. C. Snook
Messrs
Eugene and
Thomas Howerd
Mi Fare
Hollett
Sand Creek
Prichart
O'Neill
Williston
Palmer School Opens As Community News Reports
South Muddy Valley notes begin with the Palmer school opening Tuesday and mention Emery Jeffrey suffering a severe corn knife wound. Town visits include Mrs. Cormany of Williston at Hol. Philiis, and several local callers. Threshing hum returns, alfalfa cuttings progress, irrigation praised, and Sennet Raymond with Elbert Palmer to start high school. A new baby girl arrives at Alex and wife’s home. The Helping Hand club meets with Mrs. B. Jeffrey Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Lester
Helping Hand Club
Threshing in Rose Valley, September notes and visits
Rose Valley report September 4 notes threshing outcomes with some farms yielding well. Miss Gertrude Marshall arrives to begin school next Tuesday. Several visits and social calls across Eden Valley and West Virginia, including Mrs Thornton hosting, church services, and local greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Marshall
Rudler Update on Peter Gilseth Departure
Peter Gilseth left last Monday for Minot to do carpenter work, according to Rudler notes. The brief item lists his destination and work intent without further detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Gilseth
Minot
Rose Hill Community Notes and Farm Work Update
Albert Hints returns from Rochester this week while Harris brothers plan threshing. Mrs. Clara Busch resigns as chief cook at the Cottrell farm and visits relatives. Threshing rigs are active. Moe will latch and plaster the Rose Hill schoolhouse. A Literacy Society barn construction progresses with lumber on site. Gene Cowan buys the Lampman barn. Andrew Fedge builds a new barn. Mrs. J J Williams expects sister Marie Rogers for a visit.
Changes of Title in Williston Land Transactions 1911
A dated catalog of real estate transfers and notices from late August to early September 1911 detailing transfers among multiple parties including W.D. John Doyle, Marguerite Cross, Laura Lochwite, Anna Penne, Henry Bolum, and the Ward Co. Town and Realty Co. Several parcels note lot and block designations in Williston and Westlawn additions, with prices ranging from 600 to 8500 dollars, plus entries for Northern Land Colonization Co. and United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. Also mentions houses for sale by month and various cross-ownerships in the Williston original townsite and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.D. John Doyle
Joseph E. Pasenault
Williston
John R. Cross
Marguerite A
Cross
Westlawn
D. John R. Cross
W.D
Laura Lochwite
Henry
W.D. R. ‘I. Frost
Anna M. Penne
W.D. Luella
W.D. the Ward Co. Town and Realty Co
Wied G. Fortier
Wildrose
N. D
Nellie Dooley
Uxer
Northern Land Colonization Co
W. D. Nellis Dooley
W. D. Amos T. Piexrell
United States
Uth
Toston G
Hany Christopherson
Nutritive Value Of Milk And Eggs In Meat Substitutes
Mies Anna Barrows of Columbia University argues that milk and eggs can substitute meat in meals. She notes soups and broths with milk often surpass meat dishes in solid nourishment and that dairy and egg based sauces should be cooked gently. She details preparation tips for white sauces, custards, and cream soups and suggests cheese added to corn or potatoes can imitate meat portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Anna Barrows
Columbia University
Mies Anna Barrows
Columbia Universlty
Domestic Science Department
Park River Farmers’ Institute
Poultry Health Tips From Practical Chick Rearing Notes
Advice on improving poultry health and production notes common methods and errors. Topics include drainage, bedding, feeding, nest cleanliness, incubator use, ventilation, green foods, clean water, brood management, disinfection, and plant disease control for fruit trees.
North Dakota Leads in Horse Population Increase Across States
A study noting 1908 trends shows North Dakota with a large rise in horses, followed by South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Russia reportedly holds more horses than any country, with substantial Russian figures in Siberia. Illinois outpaces Norway and closely rivals Great Britain in totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kaneag
Oklahoma
Texas
Minnesota
Iowa
Russia
United States
Beria
Norway
Illinois
Great Britain
Railway Moves and Local Personnel Shifts
A. H. Lillengren resigns as chief clerk in the Great Northern Railway purchasing department and will move to Spokane to become a partner in a contracting firm. Henry Shack succeeds him as storekeeper in St Paul. W. R. McChesney departs Saturday for Vancouver to visit friends with Mrs. McChesney and Missa Belle. John Jacobs returns from Hanover, Kansas. Wm. Mellins transfers to night ticket agent. Eva Cota travels to Epping then Buford for a weeks visit on her claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Lillengren
Great Northern Railway Company
Spokane
Henry Shack
G. N. Ahope
St. Paul
W. R. McChesney
Vancouver
Mrs. McChesney
Missa Belle
Eva Cota
the Depot Restaurant
Epping
Buford
Weather summary for Williston North Dakota week ending Sept 6 1911
Official in charge W T Larmer reports week weather at Williston North Dakota with highest 85 and lowest 43. Includes average temperature and rainfall figures, wind speeds by day from Thursday to Wednesday, alongside comparison to 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
N. D
W. T. Larmer
Bids Wanted for Church and Parsonage Construction in Williston
Sealed bids are invited by the Gangregatlang church of Williston North Dakota for parsonage basement excavation, parsonage foundation concrete, parsonage building erection, church basement excavation and church foundation concrete. Plans may be obtained from B C Carney. Bids due Sept 14 1911 with letter of credit and right to reject bids reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gangregatlang
Williston
N. D
B. C. Carney
Congregational Building Committee
Carney
City Plans cement sidewalks in Williston streets and blocks
Williston city council approves construction of cement sidewalks on Main Street and Front Avenue West with six to twelve foot widths, curb and gutter, in front of specified lots and blocks. Specifications call for Portland cement mixes, precise laying timing, and enforcement by city engineers. If owners fail, sidewalks will be built by a contractor in 1911 with assessments placed on the properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marelius
Willi New
Dakota
Williston
North Dakota
City
Willison
Seventh Ave
Seventh Street
Eleventh Street
Second Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Ninth Street
Graphic
J. W. Jackson
B. J. Schoregge
E. M. Atterberry
Mark Dakota
Main Street
Flrst Avenue
Fifth Street
Eighth Street
Bruegger
Bruegger's
Wilson
West Fifth Street
West Eighth Street
Marmon
Willistop
West Seventh Street
First Ave
Third Ave
City of
Toseph W. Jackson
B. J. Schovegge
City Andina
Atterberts
E. M
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jens Dahl
Weet Rudser
Peter
Otto Nelson
Peter Knutson
John Christopherson
Near Smoky Butte
L. G. Williams
Improvement League
Leonard Logan
Palmer School
Emery Jeffrey
Mrs. Cormany of
Mrs. Hol. Philiis
Sennet Raymond
Elbert Palmer
Rose Valley
Maryell
Maryerile
Harry Clair
Upton Noggle
Karl Thornton
L. A. Sue
Rudler
Rose Hill
Albert Hints
Rochester
Harris Brothers
Weaver
Clara Busch
Cottrell Farm
John Albrecht
John Moe
The
Literary Society
Chas, van Tress
Jobo
Albrecht
Otto Nasner
D. E. Weaver
Gene Cowan
L. L. Lampman
Andrew Fedge
J. J. Williams
Marie Rogers
Fd. Weaver
Frank Nasner
Alfred Swensted
John Severson
Williams Co. Abstract Company
He V. Smith
W. C. Palmer
Wes
Germany
Cam
Ada
ECADE
William Knighton Bloom
United Lutheran Church
Ladies Aid
Jens Dihl
Synod Lutheran Church
ST. Peter’s Church
Episcopal) Co
Ave. E
Nis
Railway
Itr
John Jacobs
Hanover
Kansas
Night Express
Wm. Mellins
U.S
Agia Weather Bureau
Jondon
Sept. I
Mowry Wala
Ielter
Teddy
Liemer
Hes
Chavon
Llogs
Aidady
NFA
Toledo
Ohio
Maumee River
Mianch
Nemo jWas
Phillin Minch
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