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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-03-09
KNIGHTS INITIATE
BRILLIANT BANQUET
WILLISTON COUNCIL, X. OF C.
ADD IS TO THEIR NUMBER
MANY VITITORS PRESENT
Event Celebrated BY Splendid Ban
quet at Library Hall Sunday Even
ing-Fine Program

Sunday was the most important day
in the history of Williston Council,
No. 1898, Knights of Columbus. Many
members of the Knights and the
clergy were gathered with the local
council to solemnize and celebrate the
imitation of class of thirty-five can
didates. The impressive ceremonies
began with high mass at St. Josephs
church, continued in Odd Fellows hall
and concluded with splendid ban
quet at the library in the evening.
High mass was attended in body
by the candidates and members, mass
being read by Father Nicholas Rau
of Popular, Mont, and the sermon
preached by Father O'Neil of Willis
ton.
Browns mass in f flat was render
ed by the choir assisted by John A..
Corbett and H. R. Evans and directed
by Prof. A. Onstad
In the limitations, the exemplifica-
tion of the first and second degree
work was by the officers of the Will
liston Council and the third degree
was by members Of the Dickinson
Council, headed by State Deputy j.
P. Cain. The management of the af-
fairs of the day was participated in
by Thos B. Murphy, district deputy
and warden of the State Council.
The sumptuous banquet, at which
$50 were seated, was prepared and
served by the ladies of the Altar So
ciety. A most interesting program
of speaking followed the repast with
w. ]. Kelly, local knight, in the role
of toast master. The speakers who
responded were: Grand Knight N B.
Ludowese of this city, J. H. McGarry
Of Alexander, Rev. Ether O'Neil of
,Esiston, Rev, Father Van Gils Of
Ray, f. J. Hughes of Dickinson, Mr..
LaFleur of Minot, DR.. Nockway of
Dickinson, and State Deputy J. P.
Cain.
The affairs Of the day passed off
with gratifying smoothness, out of
town knights pronouncing it the most
successful exemplification of the first
three degrees of the work they had
ever witnessed in the Northwest.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-03-09
The WillistOn To
Crosby Road Plans

The farmers Of the northern part of
the county are making renewed ef-
forts to interest capital in the Will
liston-Crosby railroad. Leaders in
the movement having gotten in touch
with a man named Henderson who has
successfully promoted several lines
in the Dakotas and Minnesota, in
duced him to come here and look the
local proposition over. Mr.. Hender-
son arrived the latter part Of last
week and was met by Harry Porter
and taken over the route by Mr.. Por-
ter, Mr.. Borstad and others. It is
understood that new route is being
considered via Zahl, Bonetraill and
Squires, entering Williston from the
west through Sand Creek valley.
Meetings were held and it is under
stood that a tentative proposition was
made the farmers but just what it
was has not been learned. There is
great need of transportation for the
inland districts of the two counties
and it is to be hoped that through one
means or another it will be realized
at nearly date. Anything within her
power to do will be done by Williston
to further the enterprise because it is
to her advantage. The talk so in
dustriously circulated to the effect
that this town is opposed to railroa
to the northwest country is un+
and unfair and based on nothing
misinformation or prejudice.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-03-09
The Hardy Kiosk
Lives On Climate
And Is COstless

They were discussing new attrac-
tions for the city at meeting Of COM
mercial club directors. "Did you ever
see a kiosk" asked President Jack
son, "They are the cutest things out
and I understand the government is
furnishing them to some cities, free
Of COST?
"1s that right? spoke up Cunning
ham, with much interest, III saw sew
eral specimens of the cayuse, in Ore
gon, and have seen many North Da-
kota coyotes, but do not recall ever
seeing a kiosk-still I may have, in
a menagerie."
81 would not recognize one if I saw
it in the Williston Drug store,' said
Charlie Mansfield, "but if there is any
chance of getting them free, I move
that the secretary write the proper
department requesting that two be
sent to Williston, male and female.
We can put them on the island, south
of the depot for the edification of pass
ing tourists"
~ suppose they originally came
from northern Siberia and so would
stand the winters all right and would
probably keep fat on alfalfa" added
G. B. Metzger.
"Order, gentlemen, I have the floor.
You fellows will have me thinking
am back at Jamestown" this from
the president. 81 was going to ex-
plain to you that a kiosk long i, ac-
cent about equally divided) is
small, ornamental, concern that
houses every sort of weather instru-
ment known to science. They are sta
toned at convenient public places and
the elements and the weather are test
ed, measured, weighed, sampled and
dissected; the weather's pulse is felt
and its mind read concerning it's in
tentions for the next "a hours. The
results are plainly recorded in simple
words of two cylinders so that the
curious public may read and heed.
"1n short" explained Mr.. Jackson, "a
kiosk is a sort of miniature and auto
matte, combind weather bureau and
bulletin-a ready compendium Of use
full information for busy people. If
the department should set up a lib
orally educated and highly pedigreed
kiosk at the Great Northern station
Hiram Eastman of Jonesburg, ILL.,,
could step off No. for couple of
minutes, introduce himself to the
kiosk-learn the name of the city,
distance from other points, popula-
tion, altitude, principal industries,
temperature at the moment and for
past night, name of the commercial
club secretary, velocity of the wind,
average price of farm land, if the
previous day was cloudy or fair, per-
cent of humidity in the air, total bank
deposits and post Office receipts, if
rain or shine would prevail for the
next "a hours, tons of Ignite coal
mined the previous year, which way
is north, just how much Williston is
going to beat the other team next
Saturday, at what figure September
wheat closed and why Williston is the
best town along the line"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-03-09
DIRECTORS SEEK
CITIZEN COUNSEL
SEASONS COM'CL CLUB WORK
BEING CAREFULLY CONSID.
Erred BY OFFICIALS
Advice of Every Interested Citizen
Asked Through Letter and List
of Questions

At their Monday night session the
Commercial Club officials entered
earnestly upon the task Of selecting
the most important of the work in
waiting with a view to making pro-
gram and concentrating the efforts of
the club and the city upon it. AS a
means of giving every interested citi-
zen, an opportunity to voice his opin-
ions on the many subjects related to
community welfare, the directors de-
cided to send out the letter and ques-
tions printed below. The earnest de-
sire is expressed that there will be a
frank and full response.
The following, which was prepared
by committee made up of Messrs.
Jackson, Westergaard and Cunning
ham, will be mailed or furnished to
every interested citizen.
Letters to Citizens
Willistor, N. D., March 10, 1916.
Dear Sir:
The directors of the Commercial
Club are now preparing a tentative
program for the years work. In or
der to secure the ideas of all and
thereby start out right with a sound,
practical plan that will have unit d
support, this letter is sent you with
the request that you cooperate with
the club by promptly answering and
returning the questions asked and
making any and all suggestions that
you believe will help. While the
board prefers you sign your name to
your answers, it is not necessary if
for any reason you should rather not
It is the purpose Of the directors to
make the Commercial Club what it
should be and what it must be in or
der to merit the support Of all our
people. We are confident you will
welcome IN opportunity to give your
own ideas and help the club get start
ed right. In order to know what the
public in general thinks the club
should undertake and just how to do
it, we must have an expression from
each individual, setting forth his per-
sonal opinion. We have decided upon
this letter plan rather than holding
public meeting because we know
there are those who have splendid
ideas but who are not accustomed to
talking and expressing themselves in
public. Make your answers, COM
ments or suggestions just as broad as
you wish and if this is the first real
opportunity you have ever had to ex-
press your opinion as to what the
Commercial Club of your city should
do, now is the time to make up for it.
In doing this the directors want you
to understand clearly that you are
not bound in any manner whatsoever
to join the club or to pay any dues,
donations or budget assessments. All
that is wanted now is your personal
Continued on page 10Y
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-03-09
POPULAR STORE WILL
TO BETTER LOCA"

Mr.. Hutchinson, proprie
10 and Is cent store ha
Carney building, recent
The Hub clothing St
April l will move
growing store to t
Mr.. Hutchinson Sc
his trade make t
perative. The
more central
trade and ~
erab1~
L.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-03-09
In the City
Call And Be Shown

permanently ana conveniently eS-
tablished in the Federal building, Lo-
cal Weather Observer Craig boasts
that he has the finest offices in the
city. Any Missourian who doubts
this claim will please step up to the
second floor some day, when in the
building, and see for himself, or her.
self.
The department has been renting
quarters for the local station since it
was moved from Buford to Williston
in 1898 and in that time has paid
about $4,000. for rent. In >vern-
ment building at last, it was not
penurious but felt that furnishing
keeping with the elegance of thes
ture could be afforded. The
space was divided into a frcr
back office with an iron spi'
leading to the roof, built :
room. Solid oak roll t.
writer desks, Globe-We
wall cases for books
liqhting fixtures, II
and cold water,
lures on which
super'"Aive r
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-03-09
Will Open Dry Goods
And. Clothing Store

J. c. Penny & Company, Inc, pro-
prietors of one of the most extensive
line Of retail stores in the country,
have leased the Stroud building on
west Broadway and will occupy it,
April /, with a large and complete
stock of dry goods, mems and boys
clothing and ladies furnishings.
A. Michelich, who was recently EN-
ployed with his company at Ric
mond, Utah, will have the man
ment of the new concern whic'
be known as The Golden Ru'
He informs US that Penny &
have a chain of 1875 stores
through II states which
to buy in immense qua
tom prices and keep t.
pletely stocked. .Th
is being fitte''
to meet
store
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-30
News of the Labor Unions
Machinists

Two of No. AIS most noted travellers
are in Denver this week spending the
holidays. After a long and prosperous
sojourn in the principal industrial cen
tiers of the East, Stephen Hogan and
James Grscey came home to spend the
Christmas holidays with their parents.
Both boys are in affluent circumstances.
They will return to Pittsburg next week,
where they are at present employed.
]. A. Britton, prominent in the Den
yer labor movement some years ago, and
Il member of No. Al, is spending the
holiday week with Relatives and friends
in Denver. Britton is now foreman of a
large contract shop in Leadville.
Financial Secretary Charles A. Ahl-
strom of No. Al, has compiled his annual
report, which discloses considerable prog
ress made during the year just closing.
Among the interesting items is summar-
lied the following:
Membership January l, 1916, $50; ini-
tiated, 23l; reinstated, "a; admitted by
transfer, 1872; total, l,l27
Transferred out, 1872; m m b e r 8
dropped, l59; retired, Is; expelled, TO-;
died, d; total, 1888.
This leaves a total membership at
present of IA, net gain of 94 during
the year.
Receipts from dues. S9,665.9O; initia-
tion fees, $575; reinstatement fees,
S46l.75; Grand Lodge or business agents
salary and expenses, Ssl6lO.
Disbursements included per capita and
supplies to Grand Lodge. $5,OlS.57; per
capita to District 20 and %, 81 ,OO7 80 +;
to State Federation, $50; Label League.
SIS; Metal Trades Council, $l5; D. &
S. L. Federation. $3.50; officers salaries,
S2,6O5.5O.
Sick benefits paid, S7345O; donations
S6567s; strike expenses, $725.4O; hall
and office rent, $3l5; printing and sta
tionery, Sll5.l0; postage and wrappers,
$3.50; miscellaneous. S432.lO.
There is 81 ,565.95 in the emergency
fund of the union.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-30
REVISION OF LAWS
ASSEMBLY TOPIC
One Hour Devoted to C0nSid-
ering Amendments
Labor Day Committee Instructed to
Submit Itemized Statement Of All
Receipts And Expenditures

One hour OF last Sundays meeting of
the Denver Trades and Labor Assembly
was devoted to consideration OF the spe-
cial committee report on revision of
the constitution and bylaws. Several
important changes are proposed, and il
will probably require part of each ses-
sion for several meetings to complete
the work. After being finally adopted
bv the Assembly a printed copy will be
sent to referendum vote of each affi-
hated organization.
A proposed new agreement between
the Retail Clerks association and en-
ploying firms was submitted for indorse-
ment of the Assembly, which was unani-
mously given. 1t calls for 57-hour
week, with price and half for over
time, and granting of holidays, including
Labor Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of
July, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New
Year day. Overtime is 10 be reckoned on
number OF hours worked after o'clocl;
every day except Saturday, when over
time will begin at 0 o'clock.
Upon request of the United Iaborers
Union the Legislative Committee was in
structed to draw up an ordinance for
presentation to the city council for an
increase from $3.50 to SO per day of
eight hours for laborers employed by
the city.
The Labor Day Committee, thru Chair
man r. Y Harrison submitted what was
intended as a final report. After some
discussion a motion prevailed instruct
ing the committee to bring in at tho
| next meeting an itemized statement OF
all receipts and disbursements. The re.
port as presented showed the net pro.
ceeds of the celebration last September
to have been a little over 5000, one II
going to the Assembly, and one-half tc
the Building Trades Council.
Nomination of officers will take place
at the next regular meeting, January II
and the election held the following meet
ing, January 2s.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-30
Cigarmakers
(By ]. W. Sanford.)

William Meyer. after a l4-years' alb
sence from Denver, dropped in this week
from Ogden where he has been working
recently, dividing his time between there
and Salt Lake. He reports trade good
and all working.
+. S. Lynn, a charter member OF No.
l29, is confined to his bed this week
suffering from an attack of pneumonia,
his condition is reported as improving
The Dry Climate factory is laying Oft
this week to take inventory and make
some necessary changes in the factory
for the benefit OF the workmen.
The Cuban on. & o. factory will only
lose two days on account of the holiday
| season this year, which is due to the
large number of orders on hand that
| must be filled.
Internal Revenue reports for October
show increases in the production of ci-
gars for Colorado amounting to 2l24SC
| over October of last year, ,525, $50 being
| reported for October, 1916. The total
number OF cigars manufactured in the
United States for October is given at
Al .524 ,420, an increase OF 63,3l1 $50 over
same period last year.
The Hamburg factory will open up at
their new address, 1857 Blake street
J January 2, with an increased number of
1 ciSai iiIaheis anu an up-bo-udtt SiShi i"''
tory. The growing popularity of thelr
| cigars have made this necessary.
A number of our members have whet-
| ted up their ice skates and may be seen
any day at the various skating ponds
cutting pigeon wings, grape vine, Dutch
rolls. etc. Some of them, however, pre-.
fer the indoor sport OF pitch. and head
! quarters is quite popular this week on
! that account
The popularity of label goods this
! season is testified to by some OF the
dealers owing to the fact that some lines
We're completely sold out. This is as
it should be and We hope that next sea
son our merchants will have larger
stock on hand to begin with.
Union No. 100 wishes every one q
prosperous and happy New Year, bu'
don't lose sight of the most important
essential in this and demand the labe
on all purchases no matter how large
or how small they may be, it will be a
saving account to your credit payable
| on demand.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-30
Stage Employees
(Gathered by Ham,

Old Santa has passed once more and
many are the boys of No. who are
enjoying his timely presents, and Others
that are using high pressure brain power
to overcome the high rate OF expense
caused by Santa's visit. However, all
seem happy and well contented.
Have you seen Whistle and his new
hat. It's beautiful. A present, we ex-
pect, from Santa McCourt, as we find
a number of that worthy crew adorned
in new headgear. Union label, of course.
Gerald Barger, our new business agent,
is putting in his spare time studying
current labor legislation. Fine, Gerald,
that is the proper spirit There is much
to be done for the welfare of labor be-
sides overseeing our local affairs.
Brother Joseph Harkens ran into a
real show when the Fire" hit the
Orpheum 10 says he had many busy
days at old Pantage, but he had to wait
for this old time Curtis street drammer
to find out what show stuff really
means.
This has been a heavy week for the
stage boys. Every theater in town had
big shows with unusual scenic effects.
BLUE Bird at the Denham, Bird of
Paradise at the Broadway, and Forest
Fire" at the Orpheum were n combina-
tion that meant work every minute,
with extra matinees and double-up night
performances. Yes. it was a busy, pros
porous holiday week at the theaters.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-30
Plumbers

Semi-annual election OF officers by
Plumbers and Gas Filters Union No. 3
was held last Wednesday night. All of
the present officers were reelected with
out opposition, as follows:
President-Harry Power.
Vice president-Joseph Bobb.
Treasurer-Carl Jaensen.
Recording secretary-Clayton Lohr
Financial secretary and business agent
u. j. Connor.
Inside sentry-L. G. Connor.
Delegates Building Trades Council
J. J. Connor, j. C. Bulger, Ben Rice.
Delegates Trades and Labor Assem-
bly,. c. Bulger, Clayton Lohr, Frank
A. Bovard
Saturday evening, January 6, the
Plumbers will hold a card party and
dance at Painters Union hall, $50 Eigh-
teenth street. Members of the union
and their families will enjoy the festi-
vities. 4
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-30
Carpenters

Carpenters headquarters had quite a
number of our out of town members
visit with us this last week. Al Nc
Coombs came in from his ranch and re-
ports a bumper bean crop at a good
figure.
Brother Gullett came in from Akron
and reports business good there. Roy
Barefoot. an old member of No. So, also
paid us a visit. Roy is raising horses
out by Brighton and of course Dutch
Henry Utz, Bob Smith and the whole
bunch came up from Brighton to get
their stockings and their stomachs filled
with all the Christmas fixings.
William Lerch is in Omaha spending
Christmas.
Sam Kersey came down from Chey-
enne but was too busy with his lady
love to call around at headquarters.
Pet Johns got a new bonnet for
Christmas
Bob Currie got a new necttie.
Bill Marker arrived in Oakland, Cal,
in time to eat Christmas dinner with
his family. Bill says he scarcely knew
the children, not having seen them for
three years.
Carl Schmidt had good sized roll on
him this week and was making dona-
tions to some of the broken down sports
as Carl calls them.
Happy New Year to all.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-30
Labor Meetings
Coming Week
THE TIME AND PLACE

Tonieht-Saturday
Carpenters No. 1921, Bank blk, w. Col
fax ave.
LOYAL Star Auxiliary to B. R. O., K of
i. hall, Evans blk, at loop.
Railway Carmen No. lac. X, of P. hall,
Evans blk, at loop.
Sunday.
No meetings scheduled.
Monday.
Amalpamated Steet Metal Workers No.
@, Club bldg.
Bakery and Confectionery Workers, CYL
lestine hall, 3Sth and Walnut.
Bill Posters, $40 Quincy bldg.
Bindery Women. 2o2 Quincy bldg.
Bricklayers, b. 7. c., Club bldg.
Building Laborers, 2447 Larimer st.
Carpenters No. So, Carpenters hall, l947
Stout st.
Cooks, 2:3O p. m, l7l5 California st.
Electrical Workers No. 6s, 1917 Law.
renee st.
Iron Molders. l4lS Larimer st.
Steam Filters, 323 Charles bldg.
Switchmen, l54S California st.
Tailors No. 2O4, 202 Charles bldg.
Tile Layers, b. T. c., Club bldg.
Walters, 2:3O p. M, 1928 Curtis st.
o. R. c. No. a, 80 p. M, 1851 Champa.
Z l.. F. E. No. $40, 1897 Platte st.
B. L. L. No. 45l l:3O p. m, Sixth and
Santa Fe.
Tuesday.
Cigarmakers, $50 Eighteenth ST.
Drainlayers. B. T. C., Club bldg.
Glass Workers and Glaziers, $50 Eigh
teenth st.
Mailers, $40 Quincy bldg.
| Plasterers. 1917 Lawrence st.
Cy.
| Soda Bottlers. B. T. c., Club bldg
p r. T. No $50, Club bldg.
| B. L. F. E No. II, Masonic Temple.
Wednesday.
Carpenters District Council, l947 Stout
/ Machinists, $40 18th st.
| Plumbers, r. 7. c., Club bldg.
Retail Clerks No. 7, 200 Charles bldg.
/ Stereotypers and Electrotypers No. l3
POP Quincy bldg.
! Structural Iron Workers. 1871 Arapahoe
b. l.. F. No 734. p. m, Thirty first
and Clay.
b. j. f. No. 1856 Masonic Temple.
B. r. T. No. 30, l543 Champa st.
Ladies Auxiliary B. L. Z. No. 46, 1851
Champa st
Electrical Workers No. Ill, l5l7 Law,
renee st.
Hosting Engineers, B. T. c., Club bldg
Steam Engineers, Club bldg
Painters No. 10, $50 Eighteenth st.
Photo Engravers, 17l5 California St
Railway Carmen No. 20. Club bldg.
Leather Workers, b. T. c.. Club bldg.
Ladies Auxiliary B. L. F. f. No. Ga
Thirty-eighth and Franklin
Ladies Auxiliary b. L. +. f. No. $40
s p. m. Twenty fifth and Eliot.
Friday
building Trades Council Carpenters hall
l947 Stout st
Board Hotel and Restaurant Employees
3 p. m, l7l5 California st.
| Blacksmiths No. 457. 1924 Charles bldg
Laundry Workers No. %, l54s Califor
mia st.
Sign Writers. $40 Eighteenth st.
Printing Pressmen No. !, l7l5 Califor
mia st.
Union Label League No. /, s p. m, b
r. C.. Club bldg
Ladies Auxiliary B. J.. +. +. No. %
Eighth and Santa Fe.
Ladies Auxiliary o. r. c. No. %, p
m. 1851 Champa.
Ladies Auxiliary b. i. f. No sos Ros
court and Dunkeld place.
u. L. F. +. No 273. Eighth and Sant'
Fe.
b. R. T No. 44e, l54a Champa st.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-30
REJECT AN AGE-LoNG THEORY

Trade unionists shock well. meaning
people because of their irreverence for
the so-called "immutable law of supply
and demand"
But it would appear that other forces
are likewise undermining this ancient
fetch, for the New York World edito-
rally says: "The law of supply and de-
mand under which the grain and provis.
ion magpates of Chicago usually take
refuge, when public complaint is made of
their activities, is not immutable. Like
the law of gravity in the case of flying
machine heavier than air. it may be
evaded and even set aside temporarily. -
Look up to others and it will encour-
age them to look down on you.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-30
Bill Posters

AT the last regular meeting of the
Denver Local No. 50, International Al
lance of Bill Posters, the following of
ficers for the term We're elected
Presdent-Herb kimbrough.
Vice president-L. A. Burnham.
Secretary-Joe Tagart.
business agent-C. p. Saunders.
Sergeant-at -arms-B. A Wyant.
Trustees-Frank Newhouse, w. NJ.
Tonron, and Herb Kimbrough.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-30
NO OFFENSE.

Sergeant-Now, then, Private Hogan!
Why aren't you holding your rifle in
your proper hand?
Private Hogan-Sure, Olive got a
splinter in me 'andi
Sergeant-Been scratchin' yer 'ead, I
'spose !-Melbourne Punch.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-30
POPULAR THIS SEASON.

Young Lady with hopes What do
you think is the fashionable color for
a bride?
Male p-Walker-Tastes differ, but
/ should prefer a white one.-Tit- Bits.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-30
THE BACHELORS VIEW.

"Just back from your wedding trip
Ell? Too bad you had such rotten
>eather You couldn't have enjoyed
fburself particle!" !"-Puck.