Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1914-07-23
GREAT CROWD AT
ALFALFA PICNIC
OVER ONE THOUSAND ATTEND
ONE HUNDRED TEN AUTOS
THERE-FINE PROGRAM

auspices OF the NeSSOH VeAey oA"
ers Club to the Commercial Club and
Farmers Clubs Of Williams County
was one grand success from start to
finish. There were between 1900 and
1900 people present, one of the larg-
est crowds attending any event in the
history of the county. The crowd be-
gan to arrive, the first auto on the
ground, driven by w. N. Dickinson OF
Williston, arriving at about nine A.
M. From that time on rigs and autos
came thick and fast. Shortly after
noon a count was made of the autos
present and 10 were listed but many
arrived after that hour and there
must have been about $50 autos visit
ing the valley at some time during the
The people had their picnic dinner
in little groups in the shade Of the
fine elms along the creek and around
the grounds and Immediately after
ward the program Of the afternoon
was taken up. Several vocal selec-
tions were rendered by the Missouri
Valley chorus which were appreciated
.by III present, especially the "Star
Spangled Banner" Instrumental
music was furnished by the Ray Band
and they played many selections do
ing wonders toward livening up the
occasion.
E. w. Hall, agent for the Better
Farming Association, acted as chair
man and made a short talk on farm
ers clubs, Importance etc. H. A. Mel
son was then introduced and made a
splendid talk on alfalfa. Mr.. Nelson
was right at home in this talk (home
in every way) and used samples of his
own alfalfa during his talk. And he
had the proof to back up everything
he had to say as was evident to every
one as they examined the farm later
in the day.
j. C. Hoke, special live stock agent
of the Better Farming Asso., spoke on
Farmers clubs and their Importance
and the need of neighborhood coop
. Grafton and other subjects of vital
interest to farming communities.
The Burns family pulled of three
very clever acrobatic stunts which
were appreciated by everyone present.
After the program the crowd was
entertained by ball game between
Ray and Charlson, Ray coming out
winner. The circle of autos around
the grounds was quite impressive,
there being about seventy five of them
in the circle. After the ball game
people were loaded into the machines
and taken on a sight seeing run
, around the Nesson Valley and we can
readily understand why the people
there are contented and proud of their
community. They have one Of the
finest valleys we have ever seen and
conditions seemed ideal in every way.
The trip almost convinced US that we
should turn farmer and if we should
we would want TO beg, borrow or steal
q few acres Of the Nesson Valley. But
then the Nesson Valley is located in
williams the Great, and it could not
help but be fine in every way.
Mr.. Nelson is one Of the oldest and
largest farmers in the Valley and his
farm put up a splendid appearances
and the alfalfa, both growing and in
stacks, made fine showing for that
wonderful plant. This farm is one Of
the beauty spots Of the county and
many people did not realize that Will
liams county had such a beautiful
spot within its borders until their visit
to the picnic.
The Nesson Valley Club proved its
self to be capable Of doing big things
and the crowd that was present at the
picnic will not be surprised to see Z
great deal accomplished along social
and agricultural lines by this pro.
gressive organization.