Schools to Present a Smear t Exn it Exhibition
During the week of April 21 the High School Auditorium will display carbon photographs photogravures and color prints loaned by Elson Art Publication Co. of Belmont Massachusetts. The exhibit aims to raise funds for public school picture purchases and admission is charged. The collection covers about two hundred subjects from major art schools and reproductions of world masterpieces. Willis ton schools and citizens are praised for bringing the opportunity.
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Elson Art Publication Co., Inc
Belmont, Mans
Williston
Mrs Harold M George Dies After Illness
Mrs Harold M George died at home on a Monday morning after scarlet fever ended her brief illness. Born Francis Dixon in Aberdeen South Carolina January 25 1897 she studied journalism in Wisconsin and worked as city editor and society editor in Moorhead Williston and Fargo before moving to Williston with her husband. She left a newborn son Francis Harold George and is survived by her husband a brother sister and two others. the body was sent to Aberdeen for burial.
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Harold M. George
George
Francis Dixon
Aberdeen
S. C
Aberdeen High School
Northern Normal Industrial School
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin State University
New Rockford State Center
Moorhead
Fargo Courier News
Duluth Daily Tribune
Francis Harold George
Joseph Dixon
Briton
Fred Wright
Frederick
Okla
Inez Dixon
University of Minnesota
Ned Dixon
Congregational Church of
Williston
Daughters of the American Revolution
S. B
Dixon
Joe
City Election Yields Narrow City Commission Reruns
Voters produced a sparse turnout totaling fifty eight votes with the Second Ward giving Milroy and Monroe a clear lead for the two commissioner seats. N B Ludowese wins Police Magistrate while John T Austin secures the Justice of the Peace post amid scattered write ins and rivalries.
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C. D. Milroy
Austin
E. Francis
Kather
Calderwood
Third Ward
Milroy
Monroe
Ludowese
Justice of the Peace
Aaberg
Fourth Ward
Mil- Joy
William Snyder
J. D. Drivness
D. A. Rutledge
Williston Hosts North Dakota Regiment Band Concert
The First North Dakota Regiment Band drew large crowds in Williston on Tuesday. The 35‑piece ensemble arrived from Minot, gave a 2 PM city showcase near the Great Northern Hotel, and performed at 8:15 PM at the Armory to a packed house. A dance followed, praised as the best of the year. Three former Williston boys in the band will tour the state through about the 18th.
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North Dakota Regiment
Williston
Minot
Great Northern
Armory
Million Dollar Band Tour Reaches Williston
The Million Dollar Band from Harvey North Dakota on a state tour began Tuesday and will perform in Williston soon. After serving in France the band earned second honors among U S bands, with locals arguing they deserved first. Williston date details to appear next issue.
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Harvey
Williston
North Dakota
France
United States
General Pershing
Heffernan Sells Dray Line To Breen and Ball
John Breen and Gunder Ball purchase the Heffernan Dray line at the start of the month. Both are veteran draymen in the city and plan to maintain the high standard of service established by the previous owners. Heffernan continues with taxi and bus line operations.
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John Breen
Gunder Ball
Heffernan Dray
Heffernan
Brant Sisters Visit Stanley Then Return to Williston
Misses Ester and Hazel Brant spent Sunday visiting in Stanley and returned to Williston Monday morning. A Michelich manager of the J C Penney store left yesterday for the Twin Cities to attend a meeting of J C Penney store managers.
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Ester
Hazel Brant
Stanley
Williston
A. Michelich
J. C. Penney
Twin Cities
Ince Sam Will Help Us Build Good Roads
President 5 M Williams of the Highway Industries Association urges a nationwide go ahead in highway construction as essential to national life. He cites 1 million workers and 600 plus allied groups, notes wage, cost of living factors, and argues for timely federal aid and price adjustment to resume rapid road building postwar.
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Ince
Sam
Highway Industries
United States
Essen
Highway Industries Association
Chambers of
Boards of Trade
Children Win War Savings Stamp Contest in County Schools
Rieger, Wil liams County chairman, reports sales of War Saving Stamps in Central Webster and Junior Senior High Schools. March results show Central School per capita $1.30 with $33.89 in stamps. Webster First Grade $10.53 per capita 28c. Totals up to April 1 reach Central $398.95, Senior High $61.82, Webster $187.68, grand total $735.60.
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Rieger
Williams County
Central
Webster
Monroe
Webster School
Tioga Farmers Form Shopping Association
At a Tioga meeting last Saturday farmers in the Tioga district formed the Tioga Farmers Shopping Association. Initiated by the Benson Valley Farm Club the group aims to band farmers together to ship cattle directly to market, cutting out middleman profits. County Agent E G Scholander attended and spoke.
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Tioga
Tioga Farmers Shopping Association
Benson Valley Farm Club
City Beautiful Meeting Tuesday
A meeting to form a Horticulture or Floral Society to beautify the city will be held at Library Hall Tuesday evening at 8. Representatives from women’s clubs and schools are expected. Tree and shrubs will be offered at cost and guidance on planting provided.
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Library
Sheriff Catches Boy in Trenton on Return to Minot
Sheriff Mackenroth took eleven year old William Kende of Minot into custody after catching him in Trenton while he walked from Minot to Miles City to seek work. William carried a suitcase with clothes, a toy gun, and gum. He spent the night in Williston and was sent back to Minot on Tuesday. His father works as an engineer in a Minot mill.
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Mackenroth
William Kende
Minot
William
Trenton
Miles City
Williston
Library reports record March circulations surpassing past years
The March circulation reaches 2831, beating previous months and last year. A large borrowers’ register adds over 100 names in the month. April 6th starts Children’s Week with the U S Children’s Bureau and Council of National Defense notes.
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U. S. Children's Bureau
Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
North Dakota
Mangold
Coulter
Cotton
Griffith
Warner
Real War Tank Visit To Williston Next Tuesday
A U S Army war tank will tour Williston next Tuesday April 8 in support of the Victory Loan drive. The tank crew will be chosen and the event is part of a nationwide loan push expected to be large with details on interest and total amount to be released shortly before the drive. City officials including Chairman Rieger coordinate committees and aim to display the tank long enough for all residents to view it.
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Williston
Wil Vinton
Rieger
Riverview Cemetery Lot Owners to Elect Five Directors
Riverview Cemetery announces its annual meeting for lot owners at Library Hall on April 7 1919 at 8 PM. A new Board of Directors will be elected, reducing from seven to five, with all lot owners urged to attend. Geo A Gilmore president.
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Riverview Cemetery
Library Hall
Doctor Dochterman Returns to Williston After Absence
Dr Dochterman returns to Williston resuming practice after five months away. He will operate from the Hedderich Building. He served with a captain’s commission at Fort Riley before postgraduate studies at Tulane, New Orleans, and time at New York, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, and with the Mayos. He traveled to South America aboard a United Fruit Company ship and visited Colon, Santa Marta, and Central America. Mrs Dochterman joined him in Williston.
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Dochterman
Williston
Hedderich Building
Army
Fort Riley
Tulane University
New Orleans
Louisiana
South America
United Fruit Company
Colon
Santa Marta
Costa Rica
Panama
Central America
Caribbean Sea
Tulane
Chicago
Missoula
New York Post Graduate School
New York City
Murphy
Detroit
Philadelphia
Mayos
State Game Warden Nets Dozen Arrests
State Game Warden Peter Scott with deputy Joseph Flanagan arrested about fifteen in the vicinity for violations of state game laws. Reports say hunters in the area hunted deer and after sunset, with many pleading guilty. More warrants and arrests were anticipated as Scott continued inquiries in Williston and surrounding districts.
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Peter Scott
Joseph Flanagan
Compalins
Williston
Scott
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A. N. Kidsness
Marshalltown
Iowa
Minnie
John Heffernan
Dray
5. M. Williams
Tioga Farmers Farm Association
City Beautiful Meeting
Geo. A. Gilmore
Association
Doctor Dochterman
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