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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-06-05
BIG SHIPMENT
OF POTATOES
SIX THOUSAND BUSHELS SHIP
PED FROM WILLISTON TO
KANSAS CITY

Six thousand bushels of potatoes,
filling five cars, composed recent
shipment from Williston to the mar
ket at Kansas City, Mo. Some days
ago Mr.. Asbury, Of the Asbury Groc-
cry, got in touch with Kansas city
people who wanted to purchase a
large shipment of the tubers grown
in this section. The company author
lied Mr.. Asbury to pay 25 cents per
bushel for them. The potatoes ship
ped were of the finest variety and
Mr.. Asbury states that this shipment
will doubtless result in the opening of
a large market next year for potatoes
grown in the territory adjacent to
Williston. Although the price was
not high Mr.. Asbury has nevertheless
gone quite a ways toward opening up
a good market later when the buyers
realize the quality of the potatoes
grown in this section
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-06-05
GRONNA ASKS
FOR MORE LAND.
WASHINGTON DISPATCH IS OF
MUCH INTEREST TO WEST
ERN NORTH DAKOTA

Washington, June 5.-In order to
make the so-called bad lands of North
Dakota available for settlement and
cultivation Senator Gronna Of that
state, will urge the secretary of the
interior to make further designations
of tracts of public lands which will be
subject to entry under the 32O acre
homestead law.
"After working two years with the
secretary of the interior and officials
of the geological survey secured the
designation week ago of about one
hundred thousand acres of land as
subject to entry under the enlarged
homestead law" said Senator Gronna.
"That designation, however only COW
cred tracts for which settlers had
made application. There are more
than three million acres of land in
western North Dakota that can be
cultivated by dry farming methods
and which should be made subject to
entry under the enlarged homestead
law
Secretary Lane of the interior de-
partment appears TO appreciate west
ern conditions and has shown dis
position. to make lands available for
entry wherever he can, and hops,
through him. to open up the western
part of the state through the opera
tion of this law"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-06-05
JURORS FOR
JUNE COURT
LIST DRAWN TUESDAY-TO RE-
PORT ON JUNE 25-COURT
STARTS ON 23rd

The list of thirty-six jurors, who
are to serve at the June term of Dis
trict court in Williams county, was
drawn at the clerks Office Tuesday:
Those whose names were drawn
from the box are:-Ed. J. Holland, j.
V. Silker, E. o. Westbrook, Chas.
Hendrickson, John Hamilton, c.. B.
Wheeler, E. A. Sharp, Andrew P. Mel
ander, Ole Harstad, Jos. Wegley. Will
liam Hainly, Thos. Sogoser, W. P.
Thornton, H. A. Landow, Ole Olson,
Carl Fering, Simon N. Founger, Hans
Peterson, Richard Payton, M: Wal
stad, w. F. Albrecht, Edward Darr,
w. r. Mumby, J. B. Martin, E. E..
Brainerd, r. w. Young, John Town
send, W. G. Turner, Adolph Borstad,
]. P. Dahl, B. F. Slagle, Vern Miller,
Jos. w. Denton, S. N. Bolton, Ar
thur Versoi, D. F. Snyder.
Court convenes on Monday, June
23rd. The jurors are to report on
Wednesday, June 25th, at 2 o'clock.
There will be large number of cases
to be tried at the June term. The
calendar will be prepared after the
10Th, up to which date filings are to
be received by the clerk.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-06-05
MEMORIAL DAY
WAS OBSERVED
SERVICES AND CEREMONY IN
HONOR OF DEPARTED HEROES
GRAVES DECORATED

Memorial Day was observed in
Williston last Friday with the usual
ceremony. In the morning services
were held at the Gates Hall, at which
time Rev. Shaw delivered the Mem
orial Day address. Following the SER
vices at the hall those taking part in
the ceremonies and parade marched
to the cemetary, where the graves
were decorated appropriately for the
occasion.
The vetrans of the civil war who
were in attendance at the services
were:-David A. Tucker, Co. K. In
diana Volunteers. N. v. Dieter, Sec
ond Minnesota Infantry. Mr.. Per-
kins, Company 133rd Ohio Infantry.
]. A. Todd, Company A, Eleventh
Michigan Infantry. Samuel Smith,
Company B. Maryland. James
Ramey, Vetran of Confederate Army
who enlisted at Richmond, Va. A.
P. Drakeley, Company I. 23rd Wis
consin Volunteers and Company l..
First Wisconsin heavy artillery. Danl.
Gableman, Chicago, In navy. M.
Howard, Company r. First Regiment
New York. Mr.. Mott, Illinois Volun-
teers. r. c. Mathews, 3Sth Wiscon-
sin. w. F. Brannon, Company H..
SOth Illinois. C.. Seidel, Company D.
7th Cavalry Ohio A. Hassinger,
Company G.. 147th Pennsylvania. G..
w. Hamlin, Company !. Berdan
Sharp-shooters. J. B. Settle and Mr..
Hansen.
Nearly all of the business houses
in the city closed during the after
noon in observance of the day.
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NEW CHATTEL
MORTGAGE LAW
NEW LAW IN EFFECT JULY THE
FIRST-MUST FURNISH A
va. COPY

Hereafter chattel mortgages must
be signed by the mortgagor in the
presence of two witnesses who must
sign the same as witnesses thereto.
Every mortgagee must surrender to
the mortgagor at the time correct
copy of the original mortgage, so
signed with witnesses, or acknowledge
ment shown thereon. The mortgag0r
must give the mortgagee receipt
which shall be attached to the original
mortgage, showing that the mort
gagor has a copy of such mortgage
and said receipt must accompany the
mortgage when presented to the Reg
lister of Deeds and filed Herewith
Otherwise such mortgage shall not be
filed by the register of deeds. This
law goes into effect on July 1st.
The new law seems like very gooG
one indeed. This law was gotter
through by the Williams County repre-
sentatives, at the suggestion of Mr.
Higley. register of deeds of Williams
county.
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CHURCH DEDICATION

Rev. E. S. Shaw returned from
Derring church Dedication Monday on
the delayed No. /. He reports a
strenuous trip, having driven across
country in an auto after the Sunday
services to catch the train home in
order to be at the Sunday School Con-
vention. Mr.. Shaw gave a mission
ary address in the afternoon and
preached the sermon in the evening
and had charge of the raising Of the
money necessary to complete the pay
ment of all bills. The amount raised
in cash was $637.O3.
Rev. J. Paris Cox of Minot preach
ed in the morning and addresses were
given by Rev. w. X. Bloom, Rev. w.
C. Allen of Buford, Rev. C. M. Chris
tianson of Granville and the Pastor
Rev. Nellie M. Osmun.
The church complete cost in round
figures $4,000. Rev. w. K. Bloom
took up the work begun by Mr.. Shaw
and carried it to completion.
The church was packed for all
three services and most excellent
music was furnished by the Derring
and Granville choirs.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-06-05
TO ORGANIZE
AN AUTO CLUB
PETITIONS BEING CIRCULATED
AMONG OWNERS-MEETING
CALLED NEXT WEEK

A petition is being circulated
among the auto owners of the city
and county calling for meeting for
the purpose Of organizing an Auto
mobile Club for Williston and Will
liams county. Already number of
signatures have been signed to the
petition, which is being circulated by
Y. r. Asbury. A meeting has been
called for the evening of June 10th at
8 o'clock in the I. o. o. F. Hall for
the purpose of completing the organ
ization. There are approximately 226
auto owners in Williston and Will
liams county and that the club will
have a large membership seems as
sured. 1t is the intention to have the
organization completed at an early
date in order to do some road work on
the road to the east of here before the
Glidden tourists pass through in
July.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-06-05
LIMITED WENT
INTO DITCH
G.. N. FAST TRAIN LEAVES THE
TRACK NEAR MOORHEAD-
ONE KILLED

The Oriental Limited, the Great
Northern's finest and fastest train,
known On the schedules as No. l, was
derailed and thrown into the ditch
about a mile east of Moorl:ead; Sun
day evening, resulting in the death OF
Engineer Frank French, ct Barnes
vile, formerly of Grand Forks, an
old-time employee of the railroad
company, the injury of Fireman Nick
Becker of Grand Forks aud several
passengers.
The Oriental Limited was running
at extra speed to make up lost time,
being about forty minutes lehind it's
scheduled time, and at tn, time the
wreck occurred was probably making
forty miles an hour. With little warn
ing the engine jumped the track
dragging the mail car, baggage
coach and smoker after it; clowed the
ground up for distance OF perhaps
800 feet, then buried its nose in the
soft earth and toppled over on its
side.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-06-05
COUNTY S. S.
CONVENTION
SPLENDID PROGRAM CARRIED.
OUT l.2.3-SOME GOOD TALKS
BY WORKERS

The Williams County Sunday School
Convention, held here and at Ray
June l, 2 and 8, was q splendid sue
cess. The program as announced last
week was carried out almost verbatim
under the able management of Coun-
ty President, r. NJ. Calderwood.
Among the more notable numbers
on the three day program were the
addresses of Mrs. Snow and Mr.. Full
ton, State Secretaries. They are.
highly skilled specialists, and each
was equal to all requirements, and
seemed never to weary of giving out
facts, plans and inspirations.
The Sunday evening services OF the
young people, and later at the Gates
Hall, were of exceptional interest
No one present at the latter services
will soon forget the splendid address
es of the specialists, or the excellent
music furnisher by the Choral Union:
Miss Baldwin's paper: "The World
In Chicago" received much praise.
Mrs. H. c. Blankenship's account Of
"The Country School House as So
cial, Educational and Religious Cen
ter was of such exceptional value
as to rbnig forth from the conven-
ton a request for its publication.
Rev. LePage, of Ray, in dealing.
with the problem Of Glow Grace May
Keep Pace With Growing knowi-
edge" showed himself strong in
thonght, pleasing and forcefuf IN
presentation.
Doubtless the crowning event was
the banquet at the Library Hall ON
Monday night. About 100 S. S. en-.
thusiasts were present and enjoyed to
the full the delicious dinner provides
by the Congregational and Methodist
Aid Societies. As for the program
of toasts ETC., that followed-space
forbids comment but here it is::
Solo-Mr. Fulton.
"Whv am a S. S. Man"-Mr.
Brownson and VIM. Dickinson.
"Heart Ache VS. Heart Ease"-Mrs-
Snow.
"The Old and The New'-Mr. Full
| ton.
Solo-Miss Baldwin.
"Some Faults We Fondle"-Mr-
Shaw.
"That Reminds Me'-Mr. LePage.
"Next Year"-Pres. Nelson.
Rev. Wickard acted as postmaster.
Tuesday was profitably spent at
Ray-where new group Of delegates
were present.
The new officers elected are:-Pres.
Herman Nelson of Ray; Vice Pres,
R. M. Calderwood; Sec, Mrs. c. A.
Mckinney; Treas, Mrs. X. M. Cal
derwood. Great plans are already on
foot for a greater convention next
year.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-06-05
ROBBERS GET
$4OO AT MINOT
THIEVES GET INTO DRUG STORE
AND ROB SAFE-MAY HAVE
WORKED HERE

A daring robbery very similar to
that pulled in Williston some time
ago, when nearly $4OO in cash was
taken from a local store, was per-
petrated at Minot when thieves en-
tered the Taylor Drug store on last
Sunday night and got away with
$4,000. From the maner in which
the robbery was accomplished there
is strong likelihood that it was the
same parties who operated here.
Entrance was apparently gained to
the store through a barred window
in the rear. In order to get in, the
thieves broke out two of the bars, and
then opened the window. According
to Casper Saunders, manager of the
store, the safe was locked when the
store was closed at 9:3O o'clock Sun
day night. Mr. Saunders closed up
himself. Nothing was known of the
affair until the store was opened
Monday morning.
The door of the safe showed no
signs of having been tampered with,
and for that reason it is believed that
the marauders were experts who
were able to unlock it by a skilfull
manipulation of the combination.
Only cash was taken. There was
$3.50 in checks in the safe which was
left untouched. A $50 bill which was
in the safe was also overlooked. The
safe is in the back room of the store
and the burglars were thus able to
work without being observed from
the street. The police have been nti-
fed and are looking for clue to the
identity of the criminals.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-06-05
OFFICIALLY
OPENED SEASON
BASEBALL LEAGUE STARTS OUT
WITH MUCH INTEREST AND
GOOD GAMES

The city baseball league, composed
of three teams, opened the season
auspiciously last Friday when two
games were played in the afternoon
as a Decoration day attraction. The
first game was won by the Buhler
team, from the Cutting team. The
Siebert team was then taken on and
trimmed up by the husky Buhlers.
The scores were close and some really
good baseball was played. The scores
of the two games were 3 and 2; and
8, with the Buhlers on the long end
for both of the five inning trays.
The two games Decoration day
however did not officially mark the
opening of the City League season.
These two exhibition games were
simply starters. The official opening
of the league took place Tuesday
evening when the Siebert team and
the Cuttings put on their gaffs and
waded into each other for five in
nings. A count of the revolutions at
the end of the five innings gave the
Sieberts one circuit to the good, the
totals being 10 to 9. The game was
not near as fast as the Decoration
day game, but some good playing
caused some lusty cheering bv the as
sembled bugs, which could be heard
might on to some distance" The at
tendance at the games played so far
has been good and there is no doubt
but that some splendid baseball and
rivalry will be on the boards from this
on. The Sieberts Of course are lead
ing the league with an even 1000 per-
cent.
President Marshall, of the league,
states that the various managers are
looking for new material to streng-
then their battle line and that a
couple of them have already signed
a new man or two.
The two "Joes" as managers say
that there faint gwin to be no last
place" in the lague, as each and every
one is going to finish in the first place
at the end of the season. And also
that it will take some bunch of pill
chasers to put the curse of defeat up
on their teams before the season is
half over. The other manager says
he will have some of that Connie Mack
stuff after them too, while they are do
ing all this.
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RESIGNS POSITION

H. P. Piggot, who for the past
couple Of years has been connected
with the city electric plant in the ca
pacity of electrician in line construc-
tion and maintenance, has resigned
his position and will leave this week
for Great Falls, Mont, where he has
accepted a position under ]. NJ. Fine
with the government in thu reclama-
ton project near that city.
There are many who will regret to
see Mr.. Piggot leave Williston per-
manently as he has made many
friends here. In addition to being
a pleasant gentleman to meet, "Pick'
is one of those fellows who is pretty
much on the job all the time, and
thusly has established good reputa-
tion for being reliable in his line Of
work. The best wishes of his many
friends here go with him to the new
field, which it is understood, there
with is connected considerably more
of the elusive lucre Of the realm than
with the resigned position in Willis
ton.
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AT STANLEY

The Stanley Sun of May 20 says:
The commencement exercises of the
Stanley high school were held in Sc
curity Hall last night in the presence
of very large and appreciative au-
dience. There was only one gradu-
ate this year, and Miss Pearl DEM
ing has that honor. The feature Of
the evening was the commencement
address of Rev. Martin D. Wickard,
of Williston, who simply carried the
audience away with eloquence if his
remarks.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-06-05
BORSHEIM GOT
THE CONTRACT

Martin Borsheim, contractor, of
this city, has been awarded the con-
tract for the building of the consoli-
dated school building in Brooklyn
township about six miles from Whee-
lock- The Anderson Hardware Com
pany, also of this city, were awarded
the contract for the heating plant in
the new building.
This is the first consolidated school
building to be built in Williams coun-
ty. The contract calls for the COM
pletion Of the building in September
in time for the opening of school this
fall.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-06-05
SOME RECORD

Dad Hollar has just handed US a
clipping about relative Of his down
in Pennsylvania who is an auction
eer. His name is Samuel Hafer and
he certainly has good record in
holding auction sales. Mr.. Hafer Of
ficiated on the stump at 81 sales in
81 days. The aggregate amount of
these 81 sales in cash was $201. 100.
Mr.. Hafer has been in the "cry" bus
mess for 33 years and still at his
present age has remarkable voice,
which never fails him.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-06-05
com. PASS BILLS
AND PETITION
ORDER FAVORABLE TO I'M.
PROVEMENT OF STREET PASS
EDLOLD BILLS GONE OVER

The city commissioners met Monday
evening with four members answer
ing roll call. Commissioner JOS.
Wegley was absent.
One of the very first matters to be
considered was when Commissioner
Cooper called up the petition from
property owners asking for grading
and curbing of Fourth Avenue west,
from Eight street to Broadway.
Those interested in having this
portion of the city improved have
been hard at work getting the petit
ton properly prepared and signed by
the property holders. The matter
was before the council once before
but was referred for further consid-
Grafton, in order to get few add.
tional signers. On motion, and roll
call, the petition was granted and q
resolution was introduced and passed
directing the city engineer to prepare
plans and specifications Tor the I'M
provement. This piece Of street to
be improved will add much to that
section, and the property-owners
along the thoroughfare are to be
eom,n1nded iii working for the I'M
movement. Two or three Of them
appeared before the commission and
stated that it is the intention to plant
trees and make this one of the at
tractive sections of the city.
The auditor read communication
from Mr.. Wilson, the expert account
ant. relative to coming herr tc check
up the city's affairs. Mr.. Wilson
wanted to know the amount of work
to be done, that is how far back he
would have to 60 in the records, be-
fore he would care to make the city
terms for doing the job. Mr.. Cooper
stated that he understood there was
a provision whereby the state could
audit the city affairs for which a
charge of $1,000 per day is made for
an accountant. This matter was heid
open for further consideration.
City Engineer, Evans, submitted a
report to the effect that the contract
work of E.. B. Link had been inspect.
ed and found to be satisfactory and
that Mr.. Link was entitled to the re-
fund of three percent Of the contract
being held back to guarantee the
work. An order to this effect was
entered.
The resignation Of. B. L: Hardaway
as assistant auditor and city scale
man, was read and accepted.
DR.. VanDyke, the newly appointed
CITY Health Officer, appeared and made
a few remarks regarding his depart.
ment. DR.. VanDyke said one objec'
ton he had met with in issuing or
ders to clean up was that no one
could be found to do the hauling. he
CONTINUED on page 6)
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LOST LIFE IN
SAND CREEK
YOUNG MAN DROWNED WHILE
BATHING IN CREEK WEST
OF CITY LAST FRIDAY

lost his life by drowning in Sand
Creek just west Of the city while in
bathing last Friday evening. The
drowning occurred about 6 o'clock.
Brownlee, in company with W. s.
Germany, and number of young
boys, had gone to the mouth Of the
creek for a swim and they had only
been in the water short while when
the accident occurred. Mr.. Germany
made a heroic effort to rescue the
young man and in so doing was pull
ed under the water several times by
the drowning man in his struggles,
and was forced to break away from
him to save himself from being
drowned. A number of the younger
boys at the scene of the accident ran
for help, and in the meantime Mr..
Germany and his son recovered the
body, after a canoe had been obtained
and Mr.. Germany dived several times
and searched the spot where he went
down. When the victim of the acci-
dent was brought out of the water
those present made every effort to re-
v;;;;v;e him but Of no avail.
Rrowniee had been in Williston
only about two weeks and was a
blacksmith by trade. He was EN-.
ployed at the shop of Coulter and
Germany during the time that he had
been in the city. His home was in
Boschel, Wis. His relatives were
communicated with after the accident
and they directed that the remains be
sent home for burial.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-06-05

Greengard Brothers are installing
some new fixtures in their store.
These new fixtures consist Of three
Grand Rapids Revolving hat cabinets
Each cabinet has room for about 400
hats. The new furniture adds much
to tn appearance Of the store in adii-
tion to affording better sales and dis
play conveniences.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-06-05
INEPECTED LANDS

L. C. Wingate, Carl Livdahl and w.
L. Waldren made an auto trip to Mon
tana last week returning Sunday.
They covered 1900 miles on the trip
and inspected lands owned by them
in different parts Of tn Yellowstone
valley. They report conditions good
in the adjoining state.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-06-05
HIS EXERCISES
MARK CLOSING
GRADUATING EXERCISES FOR
CLASS OF 1913 MARKS CLOS
ING OF SCHOOL YEAR

The eleventh annual commencement
exercises of the Williston school were
held at the Gates Hall last Friday
evening, May goth, at which time
fourteen graduates received their di-
plomas.
The exercises marked the closing
of a very successful year for the Will
liston schools, and likewise marked
the completion of the course in the
city schools by those graduating. The
following composed the graduating
class of 1913.
Class Roll
Grace Eleanor Gauthier.
Clara Jemina Halvorsen.
Henrietta Viola Glissman.
Blanche Hazel Greene.
Inga Emelie Dragseth.
Alice lone Borden.
Rose Claire Gerrity.
Grover Christian johnson.
Robert Dustin Mansfield.
George Fredrick Wilkinson.
Herbert Archibald Metzger.
Albert Minnie Francis.
Lois Christy Brown.
Carl Slade Collins.
Program
Invocation. 80. Rev. E. S. Shaw
Piano Duett.. Misses Wheeler, Hougan
Address of Welcome Grace Eleanor
Gauthier, Salutatorium.
Edgar Allen Poe e'---.....-....:.--...:.
-. 80. -. Robert Dustin Mansfield
"The Influence of Nature" "..:..-..--.
-. Alberta Minnie Francis
Vocal Solo, violin obligato) ..."...-..
-. go. Mrs. B. L. Hardaway
"Angel's Serenade-Braga
"Our Noblest Woman. ......::
....Alice lone Borden, Valedictorian
"War, What For p. .,.-..-.....-.:..-.-
80. ....Grover Christian johnson
"The Orange and Black"-Gauthier
Address. Hon. U. L. Burdick, States
Atty, Williams Co.
Presentation of the Class 1873
49,. ....Supt. Forster
Delivery of Diplomas Mrs. S. M.
Hyde Pres, Board of Education
Benediction-... ... Rev. l. G. Monson
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-06-05

On May goth fire destroyed the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kruger,
near Schafer, together with all the
contents. The origin Of the fire is q
mystery. The loss will amount to
about $1O00.09 with no insurance.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-06-05
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION
A light vote was cast at the spe-
cial school board election held Tues
day for the purpose Of electing two
members for the board. Mrs. S. M.
Hyde and E. B. Link were elected to
succeed themselves as members of
the board. Mrs. Hyde is the PYesi-
dent of the Williston Board,