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Thursday, October 4, 1917. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Torger son Saturday, a boy. Mrs. Paul Thomas of Epping was a Williston visitor Monday. Mrs. Nathisen of Ray is visiting with Mrs. M. J. Borsheim. Miss Bertha Lent returned Sunday from a visit at Doynn, N. D. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Vance on Thursday of last week, a girl. John Clouse of Alexander was a business visitor in the city Friday. Mesdames Drake and Newton of Mondak were visitors here Friday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Nor ton on Wednesday of this week, a girl. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Pepple are the parents of a baby girl born October 1. Mrs. Joe Brennan of Zaho visited friends and relatives in the city last week. Mrs. Gunderson of Ray was in Wil liston Saturday and Sunday visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tollefson of Alexander were business visitors in the city Friday. The popular actor Charles Ray in "The Millionaire Vagrant" at the Or pheum Monday. Don't miss "The Millionaire Vag rant" with Charles Ray at the Or pheum Monday. Miss Dagmar Olson has returned from Wisconsin where she has been visiting relatives. Attorney T. A. Toner of Grand Forks was transacting business in the city Saturday. The popular actor Charles Ray in "The Millionaire Vagrant" at the Or pheum Monday. Mr. Kavanaugh of McGregor was here yesterday on business making the trip in his car. M. H. Stacy of Grinnell was a guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs Brownell of this city. Robert Norheim of Alexander was transacting legal business in the city the latter part of last' week. The Livedahl school board is in the city today on business with the county superintendents office. Miss Lena Crow returned Friday from her vacation trip to Missouri where she visited with friends. An interesting melodrama contrast ing the life of a millionaire against those who must live on "six per— Charles Ray in "The Millionaire Vag rant" at the Orpheum Monday. LOCAL STORIES 3 ., PIRMNAL MBNTIOM %WD THINGS OP INTEREST TO WIIXISTOM Models especially designed for the young girl,—pliant but just firm enough—are now being shown in our Corset Shop. Your daughter is invited. Select a few of these Williston Jfarner's Gilt-Gdge Brassieres The brassiere is necessary for every cor set, and your daughter will find it com fortable and useful. Mrs. Gill of Scobey returned to her home after a several days visit in this city. Mr. Wolf of Wolf Point is here this week visiting his daughter Mrs. Ber nice Howe. Don't miss "The Millionaire Vag rant" with Charles Ray at the Or pheum Monday. Mrs. Ingals and baby and Mrs. Faulkner of Dow are here the guests of Mrs. Gertrude Page. If your birthday is in October you should tell H. L. Weatherwax the date. See his window. Inga Peterson was in the city yes terday and made final proof on her claim in township 155-102. Mrs. Ed Seneschal arrived home Tuesday from an extended visit to points on the Pacific coast. FOR RENT—Rooms for light house keeping or sleeping rooms. 301 Second St. east. 16-lt. Mrs. Hazel Field left for Minne apolis the first of the week where she will make her future home. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schlosser of Culbertson were visitors in the city yesterday makirfg the trip down here by auto. W. A. P. Morris, father of Mrs. J. W. Jackson, left today for his home in Madison, Wisconsin, after a weeks visit here. Or vi 11 Bruegger and Frank O'Laughlin left today for Grand Forks where they will attend school this winter. Mrs. G. A. Stenehjem of Arengard was here for a short visit Monday enroute home from an extended visit in Wisconsin. A. J. Bruner of Minot was here the first of the week from Minot looking after interests of the Sanborn Lum ber Company. Chas. Kenfer and family of Tren ton moved here this week, several of the children being enrolled in the Wil liston schools. Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Aaen of this city have as their guest this week Mrs. Oscar Hovind of Glasgow. The ladies are sisters. October Birthdays are the lucky ones this month—file your birthday date at Weatherwax's Jewelry store. You may get a gift. Miss Sarah and Bell Goldschlagef entertained a company of friends on Saturday complimentary to the Miss es Rawitscher who left Monday for school at Fargo and Grand Forks. Is she planning her boarding school wardrobe? Brassiere models are varied,—trim, tailored effects as well as pretty, decorative styles. And prices are reasonable,—from 50c. upward. ODELL'S WILLISTON GRAPHIC October birthdays all have the same chance to get the present that H. L. Weatherwax will give away at the end of the month. Gene Porter Stratton's great song play "Freckles" willjbe given at the Williston Armory, Monday Oct. 22. Great play and great cast. Miss Pearl Harvey of the Havre Telephone exchange visited here sev eral days this week with her brother who left with Company E. Mrs. L. V. Coulter visited her daughter, Edna, several days the past week. Miss Edna is making fine progress with her- school in Ward county. Mrs. Biller, wife of late Bishop Biller of South Dakota is expected in the city next week to talk on Guild and church work with the Williston Episcopal Guild. Mrs. Emil Gunderson of Ray and her sister, Mrs. Jamison of Seattle, were in the city last week to bid fare well to their brother, L. B. Sorenson, who left with Company E. An interesting melodrama contrast ing the life of a millionaire against those who must live on "six per"— Charles Ray in "The Milionaire Vag rant" at the Orpheum Monday. At a meeting of the city commis sion this week October 22, was the date fixed for hearings on the special assessments now pending before the board on account of several improve ments. A. J. Fields is expected to return this evening from points in Illinois and other points east where he has been on a business trip. John Shaw is also expected home today after a trip to Chicago. Rice Brothers of Wildrose have con tracted for the sale of about one hun dred tons of hay, at Williston. They are expecting a baler in a short time and will bale the hay and ship it from that point. Rev. N. E. Elsworth, Capt. Jeffrey, Bella Leonhardy, Nell O'Reilly, Pearl Harvey and Frances Coulter went to Minot Saturday on the same train that took Company E on the start of their trip to France. They report a great demonstration for the soldiers departing from Minot. Will and Harry Monroe were at Wolf Point the latter part of last week where they closed a deal for the purchase of the plant and business of the Wolf Point Motor Company, one of the biggest garage business of the town. They will take possession Oc tober 10 and C. O. Nelson who has been connected with the local firm will go there as manager. The firm has been agent for the Chevrolet car and of course this contract will be one of the big features of the busi ness under the Williston firm. Wolf Point is coming along in Great shape and several Williston people have been attracted to investment there since the building of the Great Northern ter minal. Be sure to include two or three of the new REDFERN CORSETS It is vital that during these formative years her young body be properly sup ported, correctly guided, yet never con strained. I Jparner's Gilt-&tfe Brassiere Broadway See Weatherwax's window for a birthday present if your birthday is in October. There was quite a delegation in the city the latter part of last week from Fairview testifying before Judge Fisk on an appeal by the Great Nor thern from an order of the Railroad commission. The commission order ed depot put in in East Fairview and the railroad took the case to court. Alec Rawitscher and wife return ed Tuesday from Minot after a fare well visit with their son, Alec, at Mi not, who left Monday night with Company A of the second North Da kota regiment. Mr. Rawitscher has decided to reduce his stock consider ably because of the fact that he may be forced to handle it alone should his son Harry be called in the next draft. W. N. Dickinson, of Williston, an old friend of ours from Portal, was in Fairview Monday while awaiting the train to Alexander where he had a sale of farm equipment. Dick is not as young as he once was. Time and alkali water has aged him great ly in the past few years but he is just as ambitious as he ever was and would still try to lick his weight in wildcats. Broadway d/ IfS John Bruegger, of the Bruegger Merc. Co., Williston accompanied by his wife were sightseeing in Fairview Tuesday. Make your date now for Gene Por ter Stratton's great song play, "Freckles" which will be given at the Armory October 22. Miss Neil Anderson returned yes terday from Chicago and points thereabout where she has been visit ing for several weeks. E. D. Skinner of Sawyer has re turned from a six weeks visit in Min nesota and Iowa. He visited with a brother at Hawley, Minn., and with a sister at Britt, la. He visited Forest City, la., his old home before coming to North Dakota, thirty years ago. Mr. Skinner located at Forest City in 1865. At Garner, la., he visited Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Bailey, who are past 80 years of age. Mrs. Bailey is a sister of Minor S. Williams, of Wil liston, formerly of Minot. Mr. Skin ner was accompanied to Minnesota by his daughter, Mrs. D. W. Burrill of Towner. Mr. Skinner, who is quite a sportsman, caught a six pound pick erel in one of the Minnesota lakes and says it was some fish.—Minot Inde pendent. New Thugs Coning Daily in Suits, Coals aid Millinery Despite the fact that the market is very slow we have been receiving shipments of the latest offerings. The new things are very bewitching and you should visit the store every few days to keep posted on the beat offer ings of the market. O'DELL'S PEP'S PHILOSOPHY 9 "Ewty ty kM kis J^y-the ajykis trt rntrwd for kfae at£ Sometimes the cats and dogs get mixed, and when they do look out for trouble. Don't fail to see this a if yon would have absolutely the latest style in sldrts. We sell all other fruits and vegetables slightly above cost. If you are too busy to come to town mail in your order and we will ship at once by parcel post or express. A few pairs of stilts left. Hurry in your coupons, boys, or you will be too late. If you want to bake bread that is light enough to fly, almost, and full of sound nourishment, buy Silver Sheaf or Opportune flour,—Both milled at home. The Peoples Exchange Phone 118 'Where Producers and Consumers Meet" Weet Broadway Williston Altho there has been a sharp advance in the price of sugar we will still furnish you 25 lbs. sugar for $2.65—our price be fore the last recent advance. We do this to help out in the canning of fruits which must be done at once if at all. And better still we can supply fine ripe peaches at 90 cents per box un til our present stock is exhausted. This is undoubtedly the lowest price for the season. Pajs Seven Mr. and Mrs. A. Y/andene of Stady spent Sunday here the guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Borden. Dr. P. U. LaBerge returned Satur day night from his hunting trip across the river. He went over with Mr. And Mrs. John Corbett and Harry Weatherwax the week before and liked it •so well that he remained for a week. When across the river the party enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. John Bergerson and family. They gave the party such a fine time that they will be sure to take advan tage of their invitation to come again. During the hunting the man of the hour was Frank Roxburg. He has one of the best dogs in the country and with Mr. Roxburg as guide chick en hunting was indeed a pleasure. BUY A PIG Build a little pen buy a little pig feed it a little every day from slops and scraps added to a little meal and by Christmas or New Years you will have conserved your food supply by adding enough pork to last balance of winter. I will deliver you a little pig from five to ten dollars a piece depending on size wanted. Call, write or phone. Wm. G. Owens, 15-2t. Williston, N. D. Unparalleled Values in Silk Skirts Shown This Week. We have just received a great assortment of silk dress skirts that are absolutely the biggest values that are offered in this section this autumn. The line comprises all the new things in silks and shows many patterns that are absolutely unprocurable now—the material is scarce and this makes this shipment of the greatest importance. 1 1