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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1913
Page
2
Local column reports on threshing amid ideal weather as Boe Bros and others work fields around Williston. Residents attend baptisms and services, repairs and new wells are drilled, and social events raise funds while hunting and farming routines continue.
HH Carlson has a new housekeeper Mias Siverson visited at Carillons on Sunday. Mrs Hyatt called on Mrs Williams son Thursday. The threshing is nearly done in his neighborhood. Mr and Mrs Foster entertained.
The list shows names of letters awaiting pickup, including Anderson Frank, Browning William, Brown N H, Billet J E, Bjornstad Nels, Charles Henry, Davidson P H, and others such as Ish G D, Fenell J D, Germaine D, Herzog H, Isaacson Eddie, Kalstad Oscar, Larsen Aug, Larson Sarah, Mundy William, MacAlpine Roderick, McKay John, Nelson Thes, Harve, Osborn W M, Mike, Turtrow P, Witcik Julius, Wilson Frank R.
John Battes is building a new granary in Cow Creek. Bruce Christenson visited Willis ton on Sunday. Albert Thom and family visited George Albrecht Monday. Norman Johnson was in the city Sunday returning Monday. Melvin Ryne owns a new team of bronchs. Albert Thom, Melvin, and Ryner were sightseeing Sunday. Threshing machines heard in the neighborhood. Alberta and Margaret Thom spent Monday at the Fortely home. Albert Thom and Melvin Ryner did business in Opportunity Thursday. Jay Haetzle left for Ohio after three months here, finding it too quiet. Mr. Wheeler moved his machine out Tuesday and threshing began at George Albrecht's. Hazel Ryner staying at Vern Mantz’s while Mrs. Mantz is ill recovering from an operation in Rochester. Andrew Wambum to leave neighborhood for a new home north of Howard jon on a claim he contested.
Rose Hill residents share visits with neighbors including Mr and Mrs Howard Lampman and Miss Alma Albrecht who suffers tonsillitis. Otto tz assists Mr Decker on threshing while grain moves to Williston. German Lutheran services set for September 14 1918 at the schoolhouse and the new term opens with teacher Miss Alberta Francis and students Philipp Albrecht Archie Addyman Pearl Addyman Fred Youness Mary Youness.
S M Clark bought 247 head of sheep from A L Burdick last week. Mrs Sutcliff of Williston visited with Mr and Mrs A C Wagenman last Sunday. Mr and Mrs B C Keihl and daughter Ruby spent last Sunday with the Wicks. Wheat on the Pape farm rented by J W Jones threshes at over fifteen bushels per acre. Hans Petersons cook car capsized near S M Clarks, injuring Mary and Tillie Helland. Tillie suffered a deep head gash and unconsciousness. both treated by Dr Distad and hospitalized. Mary returned to work while Tillie remains hospitalized.
Cor 2 reports enemy school next Sunday at 2. Armstrong visits L. Williams on Sept 5. Mrs. Alfred and mother die at L. Williams’ Sept 4. Mrs Hyatt and Floyd attend. Chicken social net totals for Sunday school. Willie Addyman injured after a horse fall. Farmers endure long days. weather hot. McKay and Crawford visit Ray. Bronchoes being broken. Westcott trips Wil lluston. Charles Austin of Grinnell stays overnight. Threshing active. no yields reported. Eva McKay recovering from izphaia fever under Dr. Stoby care.
A light frost was reported last week. Miss Billa Winn visited Williston Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Scott traveled to Williston last Friday. Misses Etta and Cary Notaboom visited Fairview Sunday. Local tradesmen and visitors from Buford include Peter Elmo of Pops Dons and Ed Carr with threshing equipment nearby.
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