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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1912

Page

5

Social soirée at Odd Fellows Hall in Williston

A Thursday evening party at Odd Fellows Hall hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Overson, Mr. and Mrs. Grogan, and Dr. Modie drew about 100 guests. The hall resembled a garden with asparagus, sweet peas, and golden glow dominating the decor. 26 card tables plus five rounds of progressive Grand Nola filled with music, dancing, and a luncheon. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. David King of Trenton and Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Gunderson of Ray.

Odd Fellows Williston Mansfield David King Trenton E. L. Gunderson Ray

Fall fashions and local notices in town paper

Local items include new fall coats at Good Luck store and Goodwin corsets at McGahey Partridge. Births announced for a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Roland Cross and a boy to Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Saxton. Community events cover church services, Epworth League concert plans, and club meetings. Notices include lost keys, loan offers, and upcoming millinery shows plus health updates and hospital refresh.

N. F. Saxton Goodwin Epworth League of the M. E. Church Library Theatre Yale Graphic Office L. Harris Good Luck Chicago Boston M. S. Donovan E. J. Lorhky J. I. Case Co Plentywood Medicine Lake Montana Miss Taylors McGahey & Partridge

Jackson Goes to Washington on Power Contract Deliberations

Williston officials choose Mayor Jackson and electrical expert H. H. Storrs to travel to Washington to negotiate a government power contract. Storrs, formerly with the reclamation service, represents the city while Newell of the reclamation service urged this step. The trip aims to secure a cheaper power supply for local consumers and to resolve ongoing contract negotiations with the Irrigation power plant. Mayor Jackson departed on No. 2 and is due in Washington Monday.

H. H. Stoors Washington Jackson H. Storrs Newell Reclamation Service Storrs Chicago Williston

Congregational Church Service Schedule and Address

Morning worship at 10 30 and evening service at 8 with sermons by the pastor. Special choir music and Bible school after the morning service. Y P S C at 7 15 and a Wednesday 8 pm Midweek service. Strangers invited. Main Street Church Parsonage 515 1st Ave West Edwin S Shaw Pastor.

Bible School Main Street Ist Ave. West Edwin. S. Shaw

Rockstad and Helle Are Married at Bessie Residence

Paul Rockstad and Miss Bertha Helle united in marriage last Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. in Bessie. The couple planned to reside on the groom's farm near Squires, N. D. with Rev. J. B. Falkanger officiating. an advertisement from Minot Hide & Tanning Co appears on the page.

Paul Rockstad Bertha Helle A. J Bessie Squires N. D Rev J. B. Falkanger

Wreck on Great Northern Near Macon Kills Two

A freight wreck west of Macon Montana on Friday caused two deaths and damaged several cars including three loaded with peaches. One victim was named McDonald, brother of Mrs. Robert McWilliams of Williston. The crash was due to a defective wheel. Mrs. McWilliams learned of her brother’s death Sunday and rushed to the scene as locals salvaged the peaches selling cheaply.

Great Northern Here Macon McDonald Robert McWil-lamas Williston

Elks Excursion Postponed To Sunday

The Elks Excursion was postponed last week and is now set for next Sunday. Boats depart Willis ton dock at 9 o clock sharp with all Elks required to attend early to ensure passage. Mr and Mrs Henry Greengard arrived in Williston last Friday from their Chicago honeymoon and will move into John Townsend’s house on First Ave West.

Dock Zahl J. C. Cole Elks Williston Henry Greengard Chicago Jos. Greengard John Townsend First Ave

Os car England Advances to Assistant Cashier

The Union Commercial College of Grand Forks placed Oscar England with Citizens State Bank of Lankin North Dakota. England is now assistant cashier and rising quickly. He urges youth to prepare for banking by attending U C C. Catalog is available.

International Security Company of America Grand Forks North Dakota Union Commercial College of

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