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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1914-06-11
CONTEST Will CLOSE ON
TUESDAY JUNE THE 18TH
"Opportunity is Fleeting" and You had
Better Make the Most of "Now" for
This is "Opportunity Week"

Opportunty Week. here the last week of the contest and
the wise candidate taking Opporunity
Votes" Remember have but few days left and
when Tuesday afternoon rolls around the will be closed
excellent awarded to the successful
Coupons from the tickets the Orpheum sub
scrptons Graphic They all count and
on the home stretch possible pile large vote in few
days. During past week Mrs. Bohem increased her vote by
74O3 the week during the contest
The prize winners this week Mrs. Borseim district
number one Mrs. in the second Mrs. Sewer in the third
and Miss Almyra Musick in the third
One very incident of the vote counting is
week in the totals for Mrs Borshem and Mrs. Sewer
When we toaed the these candidates noticed
that had exactly the number of voes total OF
1,471859.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1914-06-11
QUEEN ESTHER
BY HIGH SCHOOL
PLAY PRESENTED BY THE HIGH
SCHOOL FRIDAY EVENING
ONE OF VERY BEST

One of the best home talent plays of
the year and the best high school play
for many day was the staging of the
Biblical drama "Queen Esther" last
Friday night at the Star Theatre un-
der the direction of Mrs. Laura Wick
ard.
Miss Wilkinson in the star role of
Queen Esther delighted her hearers
and those who had the directing of
the production; the stateliness and
poise one would look for in a queen
were always present in her interpre-
tation Of the part and not for mo-
ment was the audience allowed to re-
call that she was Lily Wilkinson,
high school senior.
Manuel Barony, member of the
second year high school class, sue
cessfully essayed the principal male
role of Haman, the Kings counsellor.
Barony's swapping black eyes, in his
wrathful moods darting flames of fire
at Mordecai and the Queen; his ad-
miral acting of the self seeking noble
and naughty premier; indeed his whole
rendering Of the difficult Haman role,
won repeated and hearty applause
from the house.
Not an easy part to take is that of
the philosophical, peace-loving Ahas-
uers, the king, but Carl Hogan took it
admirably and played responsively to
the lead of Haman and the Queen.
Edgar Wick, as Mordecai; Miss
Kerr, as Zeresh; Miss Taylor, as
Leah; Miss Wheeler and Miss Rut-
ledge, as Jewish maidens; and James
Shikany and Charles Bradley, as at
taches of the court; all showed Mrs.
Wickard's careful training and their
own adaptability. Not as much op-
portunity is given in these minor
roles Of the production to display
ones powers; to say that each one
was letter perfect in his lines and
played his part for all that was in it,
is to pay a high compliment to these
young people.
Little Mabel Gates made beauti-
full flower girl; and then there were
tambourine girls, carefully trained
by Miss Tennison; Persian dancers; ;
court ladies'; fan girls; pages; maids
Of honor, and others; fittingly dress
ed in the costumes of the Persian
supremacy altogether brilliant
spectacle.
Mention also should be made of the
opening and closing choruses, chosen
from the famous cantata, "Queen Es-
ther" by Mrs. Hardaway, and render
ed by some of the city's best choir
singers; the splendid costumes from
Giesen of St. Paul; the calcium light
effects; the stage settings arranged
by members of the high school teach
ing corps; the whole ensemble faith
fully rendering the atmosphere OF
the period.
The play was given to a crowded
theatre of appreciative patrons and
the praises for the caste and their di-
rector were loud and many. The S.
R. o. was out by the beginning OF the
first act, and disappointed citizens
asked that there might be Saturday
night performance for the benefit OF
those unable to hear it Friday, but
the last days of the school year bring
added cares and duties enough to the
overburdened teacher and it was
thought best to let we'll enough alone
and let the one performance do.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1914-06-11
FIREMEN AWAY

Several members Of the Williston
fire department including Chief l4u-
kinc. Assistant Chief Smith, Francis
Anderson, c. NJ. Hentges, Norman
Eidsness, VIM. McCrary, L. V. Coul..
ter, Chas. Ellig, Geo. Kruckeberg and
Edwin Rickert, left Sunday noon on
number two for Lisbon. They will
represent our city in the annual state
convention being held there this week.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1914-06-11
DEATH OF GEORGE WALLET

The following report OF the de3th
of George Wallet, formerly of this
city is taken from the Orovllle Daily
Register, Oroville, California;:
Geo. Frederick Wallet, of Oroville,
died yesterday following an extended
illness, at the family residence on
Washington Avenue. Deceased was
a native Of Orovi!le, aged 81 years,
10 months and 25 days. He was a
veteran of the Spanish-American War
having served in Company c. Third
Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers,
and saw service in Porto Rico.
He leaves to mourn his loss a wife
and three children, also a sister, Mrs.
J. Burke, of Minneapolis.
The funeral will be held Monday.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1914-06-11
FOUND BODY OF
MURDERED MAN
BODY FOUND BY NESSON FER.
RYMEN SUNDAY.-SHOT IN THE
RREAST--IN RIVER LONG TIME

George Woods and Ralph Draggo,
ferrymen at Nesson, discovered the
body Of white man floating in the
water near the landing Sunday morn
ing about nine o'clock. They tied a
rope to the body to secure it and then
notified Coroner Distad, who pro-
ceeded to Nesson at once and held a
post mortem examination. The body
appeared to be that Of large man
about thirty years old, five feet
eleven. broad shouldered and we'll
built. The body had the appearance
of being in the water for . long time
and was badly decomposed: The flesh
was all off the head and hands leav-
ing the bones exposed. The body was
dressed in gray wool sweater, olue
shirt, white cotton undershirt, sus-
penders, two pair overalls, dark cot
ton drawers, common coarse cotton
socks and very high shoes which were
laced with leather laces. Upon exam
ining the teeth it was found that the
inner molar on the left upper side
and the second molar on the right
lower side were missing. The left
middle inscisor on the lower jaw was
also missing but this might have been
knocked out by something floating in
the water. There were metal filings
in the second molars on both sides OF
the upper jaw and a metal filling in
the second molar on the left side OF
the lower Jaw. ),
The clothing was searched IN tne
hopes of finding something that would
identify the body but there was moth,
ing in the pockets but package OF
cigarette papers, a piece of roller
bandage and a beer bottle opener
marked "Rex Duluth Beer"
Upon examining the body it was
found that the man had been shot in
the breast. The course of the bullet
was traced, it travelling upward and
inward and lodging in the posteriol
part of the left lung. From the hole
made where the bullet passed through
the ribs it was thought it was 81
calibar.
c. o. Westcott, VIM. Loughland and
Chas. Goudy acted as coronors jury
and they returned the following YER
dict: deceased came to his deatt
by bullet fired into his body by per-
son unknown to the jury"
The finding of this body brings tc
light the fact that foul murder has
Z been committed within the past few
months. Where the body came from
is. not known but it is certain that hi
was murdered somewhere up the river
from Nesson. The filings in the
teeth are about the only marks Of
Identification left and possibly if tht
dentist who filled the teeth has {
record Of the work the name of thu
man might be discovered.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1914-06-11
ADVERTISED LETTERS

List Of letters unclaimed and adj
vertised at Williston, N. D., for the
week ending June 6, 1914:
J. Adams, ]. T.; Cook, Lola; Frey
Harry; Jones, Marine: Keefe, J. o.;
Kert, E. c.; Kagan, Beni.; Morten-
son, Tony: McNaug ghton, A: D.; Mer-
rill, Chas L.: Nosek, Mrs. M; Sunde
Gabriella: Stensholt, John on 2;
White, Supt. L. A.
When calling for the above please
say advertised.
c. B. Metzger, P. M.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1914-06-11
CHILDREN'S DAY

Will be observed at the C0ngrega-
tional church next Sunday with spec
ial exercises at the opening of the
school by the Primary Department
and at the evening services with a
program of recitations by the Junior
department and report of the James
town convention by Maybelle Boy
strem and Mr.. A. J. Field, delegates.
This will be an interesting service
and all are cordially invited to attend.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1914-06-11
CHILDREN's DAY NEXT SUNDAY

The N. E. Church IS planning on
having short program in the morn
ing. Emphasis will be placed on the
music. After the concert the Sunday
School will form in line and march tcs
the cemetery where they will decor
ate the graves of the departed mem,
bers. We want to make this memoir
ial occasion beautiful. The public is.
urged to unite with US. Kindly send
flowers to the parsonage.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1914-06-11
DELEGATES TO TOLEDO

The State Delegations from the
states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho
andMontana together with the Bel
ljngham, Washington Drill Team
passed through Williston today in
two special cars enroute to the Na-
tional Convention of the Modern
Woodmen Of American at Toledo,
Ohio, June IL and IL.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1914-06-11
RIIRDICK HOME

U. L. Burdick arrived home the
last of the week, remaining over
Sunday. He left Monday for the
south eastern part Of the state where
he will campaign for several DAYS.
Mr.. Burdick stated when here that
he has covered AZ of the counties OF
the state already in his campaign for
the nomination for Governor.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1914-06-11

John Bruegger returned yesterday
morning from Z trip to the Twin
Cities and points in the eastern part
Of North Dakota.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1914-06-11

Gerald Miles father is reported to
be sick with appendicitis.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1914-06-11
CONE TO NORWAY

GONE TO NURW Al
Simon Westby left Friday for Nor
way where he will attend the Cen
tenial exposition. He expects to be
away about two months.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1914-06-11
COURT AT SCHAFER

COON1 n OC11@KT 1z4e
Judge Fisk and Court Stenographer
Henyen left the first Of the week for
Schafer where the Judge is conduct
ing court this week.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1914-06-11

Advertising Is like the COP
per wire that carries the cleo.
tricity from the dynamo AnG
turns the wheels. Are you or
the copper wire circuit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-23
C CURT COMMISSIONER
WILL TAKE POLL OF CHURCH
Sale Of Emmanuel Baptist Building
To Negroes Contested
in Court.
CONGREGATION is D1v1DED
Colonel Eugene G. Massie Appointed
by Judge Scott to Conduct Congre-
gational Meeting and Ascertain
Will Of Majority Of Membership.

Pursuant TO an order entered on No
vcmber 10. by Judge r. Carter Scott Of
the city Circuit Court, Eugene c. Mas
sic, commissioner of that court, will
hold a hearing at o'clock tonight
IN Emmanuel baptist Church. Fifth and
Let streets. for the purpose or tax :
ing evidence as to the will OF the con-
Eregntion with respect to the proposal
to sell the church property.
The Emmanuel Church controversy
has been before the Council and the
lily Circuit Court for several months.
The board of trustees of the church has
applied to Judge Scott for an order
authorizing IL TO sell the church prop
erty Papers transferring the church
TO II colored congregation, ii is stated.
were some time ago executed. and need
only the courts authorization to sell,
for their ratification.
OBJECT TO SALE OF
CHURCH TO NEGROES
Property owners In the vicinity have
entered protest against the plan to
sell the church for use as negro
house of worship, and similar obJec-
tons, IT is stated have been raised by
portion of the Emmanuel congreSa-
ton. Proponents Of the plan claim
that majority of the congregation
favors the sale.
Argument In support of the applica-
ton for authority TO transfer the prop
erty was submitted before Judge Scott
on November TO- by Attorney Isaac
Digs. Attorney John =. Leary. rep
resenting the portion OF the congregn-
ton which opposes the sale. told the
court that he had not at that time been
able to communicate with all the mem
hers who are opposed to the sale, and
asked for a continuance.
In granting the continuance Judge
Scott appointed Mr.. Massic TO talk c
evidence with respect to the will of
the congregation on the point at issue.
a large attendance Of the congrega-
ton is cHpected at to-nightS hearinr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-23
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
William Il. CordeII Cuts Throat, Hut
May Recover.

William 7 Cordell. sos West FortIcth
street, South Richmond YESTERDAYS
morning attempted suicide in his home
by cutting his throat. lie was found
by members OF the family short Willie
uitc" he had made the attempt on his
i.to and was savcd from bleeding TO
IN by Ainbulancc Surgeon Walker.
2. responded to the emergency call.
rr. Walker rendered temporary
treatment ut tho mans home. aud then
took him to Virginia Hospital. where
he vas reported rs standing a fair
chance of recovery early this morning
His wife visited Cordoll at the hospital.
and said that she was at q loss TO uc-
count for her husbands act. Cordcfl
refused to discuss his reasons for max
ing the attempt on his life, but showed
considerable>in interest in the physicians
opinions az to his chances OF recovery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-23
VERDICT FOR DAMAGES
COMES AFTER HIS DEATH
j. #. Trice Is Awarded $4,000 by
Circuit Court of Prince
George County.
WAS sCALDED IN ACCIDENT
Injured Engineer Spent Months in
Memorial Hospital I'm Vain En-
deavor to Recuperate-Many I'm
derwent Skin-Grafting Operations.
Next Door to Our 9th St. Entrance

More than month after he had died
of terrible burns received in a rail-
l,road accident near Petersburg, a Jury
in the Circuit Court Of Prince George
County on Saturday returned verdict
giving $4,000 damages to j. T. Trice in
his suit against Haley. Chisholm &.
Norris railroad contractors. for $25.-
900. Trice was Injured on December -.
1913. lie died In Memorial Hospital In
the early. part of October. after every
means known is medical science had
been resorted TO In his behalf. Some
months before the end, suit against
the contractors by whom he was en-
ployed was instituted. II the verdict
stands, 1t will not be too late for the
family. Mr.. Trice was dependent on
charity before he died, and the re-
sources of his family had been so re-
duced by the expenses OF maintaining
him In a hospital and by long continued
medical treatment that the wife ana
children were OH the verge of actual
want
MT. TTice was operating n dummy en-
CINE In some railroad construction
work. when 1t collied with a heavy
steam shovel. The little engine was
overturned. and the engineer was
caught beneath the wreckage and ter
rihly burned. AS soon as arrangements
could be made he was rushed to Rich
mond and the Memorial Hospital. His
agony was so great that he asked to be
put out of his suffering But tenn
porary relief was afforded him, and
then set In the long-continucd task OF
grating new skin on nearly the whole
OF the lower portion OF his body.
MANY GAVE SKIN
FOR INJURED MAN
Charity was extended I'm his behalf,
ana students from Richmond College
and from the Union Theological Semi
nary and people in private life under
Went skin-Srafting operations In an eff
fort TO save his life. The operations
lasted through months. and In the be-
ginning there was hope that he would
ultimately recover. His own family,
wife. children and brothers also gave
or their skin, some OF them undergoing.
several operations. But the surface OF
his body was so badly burned In some
places that the new skin could not at
tach itself and grow and the brave en-
Siheer began to decline. dying In the
early part Of October
MI. Tricc was born and reared in
Louisa County. Ills life was a success
SION oil hardships. Some time before ne
was injured his home was destroyed by
iirS. and he lost nearly all his possess
Sions. one OF his children was severely
injured in an accident, and WAS with
him for n timt in Memorial Hospital
Then came the accident which resulted
after nearly a year OF suffering. in his
death
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-23
Street COMMITTEE TO
FIX DATES FOR HEARINGS
Assurances Given That No Franchise
VIII Be Recommended Until
After Exhaustive Study.
IMPORTANCE FULLY REALIZED
Members of Council Regard Proposi-
ton AS Most Far-Reaching Before
That Body In Years, Not Even Elk.
cepting Annexation.

interest In the meeting or the Coun-
Gil Committee on Streets this after
noon centres I'm the disposition It will
MAKE Of the Virginia Railway and
Rover Companys application for a
new hlanket franchise to Supplant the
several individual grants under which
it now operates its street railway and
iiEh' and power transmission lines In
this city.
In all probability the committee viii
this afternoon fix upon date for nm
open public hearing. The Virginia
hallway and Power Company has
printed in pamphlet form compiIa
tion OF all the franchises under which
II now does business. IT has renrint-
ed also It's petition to the Council for
a new blanket franchise, as we'll as
me suggested ordinance that has been
submitted with the petition The re-
prints have been supplied to the MEM
bers OF the Council
REGARDED AS MOST
IMPORTANT ISSUE
In official circles the franchise ap-
pllchtion Is conceded to he the most
important matter of business that has
been before the Council in years NOT
excepting even annexation. The Street
committee has unofiicially made known
us intention to proceed with extreme
caution, and the guarantee Is given
that no step In the direction of grant
Ing the street car company n new
thirty-ycar franchise will DO taken
until the matter has been examined
In detail from all possible angles
me Virginia Railway and Power
Company now owns franchises In
Hichmond the most important Of which
expire in about hfteen years. II owns
also various perpetual rights in the
streets. especially In the new terri
tory, 3and certain rights of way In fee
simple. In return for new thirty
year blanket franchise the company
oHers to release 10 the city all the
rssnts held by 1t In perpetuity and to
dedicate 10 the city. In fee simple.
Forest tlnl Park and the three Via.
ducts that span the valleys on the
north and cast.
HENRICO ROAD NOW
IN FRIENDLY HANDS
The interests now in control of the
property OF the onc-time Richmond and
Henrico Railway Company, which was
sold at public auction on November :
TO T. Randolph Williams. secured n
charter last week from the State Cor
poration Commission as the Richmond
hallway and Eiaduct Company. II Ia
assumed that this concern is little
more than holding device controlled
by the Virginia Railway and Power
Company.
The blanket franchise asked for Is
TO include besides the Virginia Rail.
way and Power Companys holdings.
the properties now held by the Rich
mond hallway and Viaduct COMPANY
and the Marshall Street viaduct, n
property Of this concern. is offered
10 the city In the pending application
as one or the concessions,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-23
MYNCK SURRENDERS
10! Who Escaped From Laurel Givrs
IiimsrIf tp 10 Police,

James Myncl<. who escaped from the
reformatory at Laurel several months
ago In company with three compan-
ions, has surrendered himself TO the
authorities in 81. Louis. according TO
information received from that city
last night. II is said that Myncl Sc
cured employment with a man. prom!-
.nent for his high standards Of NOR
ality, and one who frequently made il
IA point to lecture his employees Mynck
10 reported 10 have been 30 Influenced
by one OF these sermons that he left
his employer and surrendered 10 the
police. The local police had no, re-
ceived sny confirmation Of the report
last night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-23
BABIES OF ALL NATIONS
keep CHEERFUL COMPANY
Belle Bryan Day Nursery Cares for
Little Tots While Mothers
Are at Work.
ASK FOR THANK OFFERING
kindergarten Maintained for Older
Children - Regular Meals and
Proper Food Work Wonders With
Little Ones Cared For by Nursery.

Al $50 this morning. before your DAY
mad started. a mother, with n tiny 20,
or three years Juggling at her skirts
and another still In swaddling clothes.
hurried in the direction of Nineteenth
Street, there to deposit her charges
before the Z o'clock hour arrived. when
she must be 1T her daily task 1t is
to the Belle Bryan Day Nursery, 2oi
North Nineteenth Street. that she and
forty other mothers made this early
morning pilgrimage. and If 1t were
not for the nursery. IL Is Il question
how these little families could live
during the coming winter
These women must work In many
instances there Is no other support
than that of the mother. There Is no
one with whom these babies can be
left all day long, but here. In the excel
lent care OF the matron and two nurses.
the children are given every attention,
and their busy mothers leave them with
easy minds.
Realizing this. the committee of
women who make the nursery their
especial interest have appealed TO the
people of Richmond to divide their
thank offering on Thursday and give
portion to the nursery. During the
past week $500 letters have been writ
ten and sent out by the committee tell
ing the need OF money and asking the
philanthropic to come and see what
is helnS done III this really splendid
institution.
KINDERGARTEN INSTRUCTION
For OLDER CHILDREN
The nursery does not stop ut minis
tering to the physical needs OF its
charges. but It has a fine kindergarten
for the older children, and teachers
from the city kindergarten give them
daily instruction
In some instances the wee folks have
been suffering from mainutrition When
they come In they are pathetic little
sights. but 1t is wonderful what regular
meals and proper food will do for them
In ever so short time. 1t is not hard
for the visitor to pick out at once
which are the regular children and
which have just started TO live at the
nursery The latter look like hot
house plants. pale and anemic; the
regulars" arc sturdy and pink check ed,
and their happy, shining faces are
enough to Justify even your entire
thank Offering"
The nursery is very cosmopolitan
There arc Polish babies. Russian babies,
Italian. German. French, English and
American babies. who lie side by
side consuming their modified milk.
happily unconscious that some are
allies" and some are not
Mrs. c. p. Walford is president OF
the Belle Bryan Day Nursery and Free
Kindergarten. and Mrs. Edward Nc
Gu!rc is chairman OF the THANKSGIVING
Offering committee. Among others on
the committee are Miss Cally Rylan,
and Mrs Barton Wise
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-23
ROB CHURCH ALTAR
Thieves Get Contribution Boxes From
IL. Pefer's. Making Two Visits,

They have been stealing from citi-
Hens Tor long while. Recently they
robbed the Second Precinct Station,
, nui las! night they sprung the scnsa.
church. at Eighth and Grace streets
OF two collection boxes. They" are
the I'm known persons for whom tho
time.
Louis tlammctt. sexton OF ST. Peters,
iast night reported TINT the collection
box had been stolen from tho trout en-
trance of the church about O'clock
IN the morning, and that the other box
tween and $3.50 O'clock last night.
Neither box had tecn examined, and
II Was impossible to determine how
much money had been stolen,