Fifty Years of Marriage for James Todd and Marian Smith
Mr and Mrs James Alfred Todd celebrated their Golden Wedding at the Congregational parsonage with many friends and four of five children present. Their 1863 Michigan marriage led to a long temperance and church service life, with Todd a Civil War veteran and farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alfred Todd
Donnors
Mr. Todd
Marian Smith
Burr Oak
Mich
Williston
H .Todd
New Orleans
R. G. Todd
D. I. Todd
Almeda Todd
H. G. Todd
New York State
Syracuse
Michigan
Detroit
C. H. Todd
Eugene
Oregon
A. M. Todd
Kalamazoo
Mrs
Todd
Michigan Volunteer Infantry
Murphysboro
Union
Omaha
Mary, Newell
Dan Gableman
Mathews
Mrs. Todd
Choral Union Elect Officers for Year
The Choral Union elected officers at Library Hall on Monday evening and added new members. Officers named: A Cunningham president, Mrs J Monson vice president, Miss Baldwin secretary, Miss Palmer treasurer, Mr Agen business manager. A membership committee was formed including J A Corbett Rev E Shaw Magna Monson and Miss Anna Peterson. The club planned the year’s work and will begin study later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
A. Cunningham
Mra. J. Monson
Miss Baldwin
Miss Palmer
Mr. Agen
J. A. Corbett
E. 5. Shaw
Magna Monson
Anna Peterson
Check Forger Captured After Forging Several Checks
A 22 year old man using the name S. Kahn passed two forged checks in Williston on Monday and was captured at Stanley in the afternoon. He admitted to forging three checks at Fairview and was held on a $500 bond. The man had money, clothes, and a watch from the crimes. the watch was returned and $15 recovered. He claimed a Montana claim and sent most of the forged funds to his sister in Rochester Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Kahn
Stanley
Nolan
Williston
Fairview
Kahn
Howitzer
Wm. Loyd
Swedland Bros
Williston State Bank
Hydle
Fairview Bank
Rowitzer
Chief Nolan
Sheriff Dolan
Young Kahn
Montana
Rochester. Minn
General Luther Finishes Second in Glasgow Free-for-All
General Luther a track horse owned by Erich Rather of this city placed second in the Glasgow free-for-all pace last week. Rather drove the horse to a close finish, with local entries by E Ullman and A E Jones among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Luther
Erich Rather
Glasgow
Mr. Rather
E. Ullman
A. E. Jone
First Aid Car Visits Rail Yard for Red Cross Lectures
A Red Cross car with Dr Shields arrived by Great Northern Tuesday morning and was sidetracked in local yards. He gave three lectures to railway workers on first aid to injured at 10 30 and 2 40. The program, part of a broader Red Cross effort, highlighted simple yet effective care methods for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Shields
Great Northern
Long Distance Walkers Here in Williston on Way to Coast
William Wehr and G. Eppeler, long distance walkers, are trekking the United States along rail lines with a $4000 prize if they finish within three years. They began July 4 in Hamilton Ohio and pass through Mondak Culbertson Poplar Glasgow Havre, arriving in Williston Tuesday night and resuming Thursday. They fund travel by selling cards, carry only a small pack, and have been well received everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wehr
G. Eppeler
United States
Williston
White Earth
Messrs Wehr
Eppeler
Hamilton
Ohio
Union
Hamilton Commercial Club
North Dakota
Vancouver
Graphic
Butler County
Commercial Club
Mondak
Culbertson
Poplar
Glasgow
Havre
City officials urged to name delegates to Detroit road congress
President Page of the American Road Congress requests the city to appoint three delegates for the Detroit sessions September 29. The event gathers 28 organizations under the American Highway Association and the AA A, with leaders discussing national road aid and policy. The secretary of Agriculture, David F. Houston, will speak for the administration. An interstate commission may be formed to codify state laws. Exhibits will feature government, states, and 100 manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craven
Logan Waller Page
American Road Congress
United States Office of Public Roads
Detroit
American Highway Association
American Automobile Association
Page
Congress of
United States
Organized Road Movement of America
David F. Houston
Congress
American Bar Association
Veterans Guests Of City On Brief Williston Stop
The Great Northern Vets excursionary party, about 800 veterans with fourteen coach train, arrived in Williston at 1 50 pm and departed at 2 o clock. The group included long serving employees across departments and featured Williston band performances and a parade. On Tuesday a dinner at Glacier Park Hotel celebrated James J Hill s 75th birthday as he traveled on a special train to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Vettans
Williston
Glacier Park
Vetrans Association
Asociation v
Mc Hill
Chas. Schumacher
F. L. Barnfather
W. F. Wilkinson
Grant Conley
Jos. Crowe
Georgia
Capt. Sinclair
South Balies
Minneapolis
Henry Henkins
Mr. Hill
Great Northern
Department of the Road
Glacier Park Hotel
James J. Hill
Hill
United States Citizenship Q&A From Historical Exam
A scanned list of sample questions and answers for final citizenship papers. It covers US geography, the Constitution's origin, the first and current presidents, and basic legislative structure. Included are questions on state names, election methods, and terms for president, senators, and representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alashd
Columbia
Hi i
New Hampshire
Maryland
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Virginia
New Jersey
New York
Delaware
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Rhode Island
Philadelphia
Washington
District of Columbia
Congress
Army
Navy
George Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Senate
House of Representatives
Will Locate in Oregon R C Snook to Sell Williston Farm
R C Snook a seven year Williams county farmer will sell his 325 acre Williston area holdings and move to Oregon to reside near Te Grande due to family illness. The farm near Williston west and north of town yielded 35 bushels per acre in wheat and 80 in oats last year, with strong grain overall.
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R. C. Snook
Williams County
Oregon
The
Graphic
Snook
Williston
Te Grande
Ore
Minnesota bank cashier here in Williston visit
N H Olson cashier of Citizens State Bank of St Peter Minn was in Williston late this week to review farm mortgage investments and observe land values. He notes land around St Peter now sells from 65 to 125 per acre and cites creamery earnings aiding local wealth while praising Williston area development. He mentions St Peter as an early Minnesota town and its governors, with Gov Johnson honored by a monument on September 21. A side note warns people still take bichloride of mercury tablets for headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Olson
Citizens State Bank of
St. Peter
Minnesota
St. Paul
Williston
City of Governors
Gov. Johnson
Car Load of Cattle Arrives From Wisconsin
Monday E A Sharp received a carload of dairy cows from Lake Mills Wisconsin. The cows were unloaded in the local yards and moved to Sharp’s farm. He plans another carload of thoroughbred cows for his farm and sale in this section. Previous shipments into Willis ton were sold quickly and he expects quick demand for this lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Sharp
Lake Mills
Wis
Mr. Sharp
Willistoon
Tow mill resumes operation in Grand Forks after flax tests
Grand Forks North Dakota September 17 pending results of flax fibre pulp tests by Northwestern Fibre and Flax company the tow mill at the local plant is being operated storing up raw material for the boiling process until Superintendent Green returns full crew at work meanwhile New York studies fingerprint system limits in the avid case with three fingers as experts weigh possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
N. D
Northwestern Fibre and Flax Company
Green
New York
Wonderland Trail discussed with Williston Auto Club
George K. Munroe of the Grand Forks Commercial Club toured western counties to promote the Wonderland Trail from Duluth to the Pacific. A Williston meeting at the Courthouse outlined forming a Wonderland Trail Association, placing signs, and choosing a route with a committee to decide by October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Munroe
Grand Forks
Munroe
Wonderland Trail Association
Automobile Club
Williams County
Mountrail County
White Earth
Pleasant Valley Township
Ray
Williston
Little Muddy
Rainville
Mont
Harvest Home Supper by M E Church Ladies Aid Society
The Harvest Home Supper will be served in the church basement on Saturday evening September 19 starting at 5 30. A fancy work sale will accompany the meal. Supper price is fifty cents featuring roast beef pork mashed potatoes creamed carrots beef salad cabbage salad sliced tomatoes celery pickles red bread and butter peach pie and tea. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
M. E
Rally Day and Roll Call at Congressional Sunday School
The Congressional Sunday School hosts rally day exercises during Dr. Gammon of Chicago's visit. A roll call includes cradle roll members with parent responses. Several program numbers are planned and strangers are invited to join classes across ages and grades. Dr. Gammon will give a brief address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gammon
RW. Gammon
Chicago
Congregational Church
Sunday School and Publishing Society
Montana
Livingston
Sat Y Bible School
Garden Viley
An Vale
Congressional
Culbertson Wins Five-Game Series With Glasgow
Williston players Fudge Bruegzer and Ben Krackenberg helped Culbertson win a five game series against Glasgow last week. The five games were the Northwest’s fastest ever and featured sensational fielding with local stars starring in one Sun day game that went 12 innings, Culbertson prevailing 9 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culbertson
Fudge” Bruegzer
Ben Krackenberg
Williston
Glasgow
Northwest
Married Revoir Bechtel at Alexander September 16 1913
Louis Revoir and Susan M Bechtel of Alexander McKenzie county wed at the Congregational parsonage at high noon on Tuesday September 16 1913. Witnesses Thomas Madden and Perle Thompson attended the ceremony performed by Rev E Shaw. The couple departed the same day for their McKenzie home welcomed by friends. W A Garrison of the Boston State went east on business Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revoir-Bechtel
Louis Revoir
Susan M. Bechtel
Alexander
McKenzie County
Thomas Madden
Perle Thompson
E. Shaw
McKenzie Goal
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. and
Mrs. J. A. Todd
Choral Union
Luther
DR. Shields
Olwen
ST. Peter, Minn
Wisconsin
W. A. Garrison
Boston State
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