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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
5
Community briefs detail shopping, travel, and social updates from Williston and nearby towns. Entries include restaurant pleas, optical and telegraph notices, marriage announcements, hunting permits, hotel service remarks, and personal visits, with several names and local places.
John A. Corbett and Edna Brant were married at noon August 4 at Gethsemane Episcopal of Minneapolis. They honeymooned in the Twin Cities and returned to Williston Monday evening to establish a home. Miss Brant is the Brant daughter. Corbett edits the Graphic.
County students showcase a wide range of displays at the fair led by 1st place entries for sewing, agriculture, art, and penmanship. Notable exhibits include Tioga and Wildrose schools with winners in several categories and a large overall county exhibit highlighting cooperative school participation.
A Monday social at the Armory drew about two hundred friends including Mr. and Mrs. George Leonhardy and others. The commodious hall featured a large orchestra, grand march, dancing, card tables, party favors, frappe and wafers, with homey furnishings and potted plants enhancing the scene. It was described as a distinct social triumph and delightful for all attendees.
Minneapolis reports a record crop day with receipts totaling 1,700,000 bushels and total value over a million dollars despite lighter weights. Rail traffic shifts, currency moves rise, and a medical note cites chiropractic effects, while a new Sunday School is organized at the Christian church with planned services at the Court House.
Lester Lennie Bowers born November 4, 1901 in Iowa died August 28 from a blood clot near the heart following an accident with a mower sickle. He was a member of the M. E. Church of Nav and survived by his mother and two sisters. Funeral services were held at home and at the M. E. church. The death came unexpectedly and drew many condolences.
The Williston school year opened with a general business meeting in the high school assembly. Enrollment shows full classes with occasional congestion in grades with single teachers per room. Changes place two new third grades at Central grounds to retain the sixth at West Lawn.
Alfred P R Lane argues shooting coverage in newspapers and magazines reflects a rising interest. He notes readers seek shared opinions, asks for more Australians to contribute questions, and highlights the value of expert writing and up to date briefs in advancing skill and enjoyment.
Mr and Mrs Ole A Olson and their seven children express thanks to all who aided during their bereavement and who attended the funeral and sent flowers.
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