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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
2
Correspondence notes John Lindholm bought a house from B F Conger and moved it to his farm to use as a granary. Also reports Nelse Lundell hosted a Monday night dance and several local updates including visitors, threshing plans, illness, and family visits.
In a janitors room in Luxor apartments Martin Breen deceives Eileen Martin, his Irish sweetheart, by posing as mayoral hopeful while writing blindfolded notes. When Eileen arrives with Madame Fiorello’s entourage, the truth surfaces and they confess their shared pretense as they confront a future together.
Report from Spring Coulee notes threshing at a good rate though last week’s rain slowed progress. Residents visited nearby Williston, including Floyd Hyatt and Geo Addyman. Local farming activity includes well digging attempts, nursery stock orders, and family visits.
MIDWAY L B Levitt and H G Penney were business visitors in Williston Monday. Willie Osborn spent Sunday with his parents. Hershal Penney is on the sick list. On account of rain threshing has been somewhat delayed. P Verson was an Epping caller Monday. Nearly every one from this vicinity attended the funeral of Lloyd Erickson Sunday at Springbrook. The entire community extends their sympathy. Cleo William Kindle and Miss Ther mal Izora Barger were united in marriage September 11 by Rev F B Hollett. Midway wishes them a happy and prosperous life. Miss Ethel Gorman of Williston is teaching the Midway school. Asa Levitt of Williston attended the funeral of Lloyd Erickson Sunday. Gladys E. Levitt was a Williston shopper Tuesday. Harley Penney and C A Levitt were at Barney Hole's Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Cleo Kindle called on his parents of Truax Monday. Mrs Barger was a Spring Brook visitor Monday.
South Side Inc. Farrell of Rothville died Monday after a lingering illness and was buried Wednesday at Williston. He leaves a wife one child two brothers three sisters and his parents. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved. Mrs Florence McIntosh of Baum's Ferry hosted a wild game dinner with a ladies party Tuesday evening. Mrs Honcroft of Missouri, sister of Fred Eckert, is visiting and has land interests in McKenzie county. Mrs E Collings and family spent...
Marmon folk report heavy hunting traffic en route to Zahl lake and Cottonwood lake. Alfred Rye recently moved from Williston after medical care with Dr Distad, and accidentally shot his hand while duck hunting. Alma Rye and Martin Olson visited Dillree's Friday. John Silker harvested 40 bushels wheat per acre on his south Marmon farm, the best yield yet. many report 20 to 33 bushels of wheat and 35 to 60 bushels per acre for oats. R E Dilke of Mormon seeks two teamsters for threshing at $2.50 to $3.00 daily.
A white cat in a suburb began raiding a neighbor’s flower garden for chickens. The dispute escalated until the owner offered to pay the market price, proposing his cat would feed on chicken if he could cover the bill. The tale ends with the owner’s bid.
The joke centers on Younghubby pale from malnourishment. Oldboy teases him about his wife knowing many chafing dish tricks but failing to boil an egg. The exchange lampoons domestic kitchen skills and quick wits in a lighthearted prank.
Taken up four miles northwest of Gladys on August 25 1912 a four year old black mare and a four year old bay mare with halters but no brands. Listed by Edw Haugen Gladys North Dakota. For reliable furniture see Hamre Furniture Company.
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