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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
5
Local items report residents visiting, traveling to Havre Grand Forks and Minnesota, and gatherings in Willis ton Schafer and nearby towns. Community updates include births, students entering universities, dances, sales, and upcoming picnics with farm club events and local officials.
A literary note reviews Harrison's V. V.'s Eyes as a potent novel next to Churchill's The Inside of the Cup. V. V. is a southern city doctor whose large, modest practice guides a social awakening in a woman raised for social success. The piece predicts Harrison may deliver a great American novel, dubbing him the White Hope of national fiction.
A Wednesday wedding at 5 PM united Miss Almanda L McNiven and Mr Erich Kather at the home of Mr and Mrs F H Smith in Williston. Rev Sapp of Fargo officiated with Mildred Carpenter at the piano. A five course dinner followed, then a reception. The couple left for an eastbound wedding trip.
Congregation announces preaching by Dr. Gammon of Chicago at 8 P M and 11:45 Bible School rally. Welcome extended to all. Y P S C E services at 7. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Wing. Corner stone planning soon. Sacred concert praised. motto for year "A church where everybody works and keeps sweet."
Haugues Lutheran Church in Williston lists Sunday events including Sunday school at 3 p m and English service at 8 p m with Norwegian and English services at Round Prairie. The Staines Aid Societies meet at Round Prairie with Mrs J Moller and Mrs H Holm, and other local society gatherings follow through Thursday with Mrs A E Distad. Card of thanks from the Brooks and Dillree families expresses gratitude for kindness, sympathy, and flowers after a death.
List of names in the advertised letters column including Album W H Barstad Billy Crow Mrs John Deist M Davis Myrtle Dwelle A S two entries Frederick Leon Gasrude Mattie two entries Hyde Herzog Ernest Hagan Ole Johnston Fred Jorgenson Johnson C A Kohler W A Wilbur Kampsted Gullick Lasell G G Lund Thos Long Lester Lee Emil Miller Lavon two entries Maryle Bert Miller Olive Nelson J G Phillipa A B Rasmussen O V Ryhan C P Roger A auist Ellen Ryan Adrian Shelvin Geo Sits Waagen Otto Weidner Clarence Whitaker W M Williams Wm Williams Richard A-
Buford reports several visitors including Dr Wilton, Mr Jno Raastad, Rev N F Browning, and Mr Stroud from Nameless. Mrs N F Browning returned from Williston. Mr and Mrs Rica from York were guests. The Ladies Aid meeting was held due to Mrs Joe Bisel’s illness. The Buford News notes a improved news effort and a sermon by Rev J I Asher D D at the M E church. Weather data from Grand Forks shows August precipitation 1.52 inches and a mean temp of 69.1 degrees.
A list of common questions covers eligibility for president, state laws, legislative body, election methods, and term lengths. It notes Governor of North Dakota Hanna, residence in Bismarck, and terms for governor, senators, and representatives, plus difference between US and German governments and the Supreme Court as the highest court.
For sale or trade we offer several residence and business properties in Williston. Trades possible for farm lands. Bring in your list to trade before Sept 20. Dieking n Land Co.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Coughs as relief for colds and sore throats. It boasts no harmful ingredients and notes long use with satisfaction and success, offering B5c, 60c, and 1.00 bottles.
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