Williston City Men Commissioned for Army Officers
Five Williston residents report for Fort Snelling training to become officers in the draft army. Arthur L. Knauff, Herbert A. Metzger, George F. Wilkinson, and James L. Theisen receive commissions or officer training, with others listed as slated for service. Additional local candidates, Thomas M. Cooney et al., begin a three month course August 26 at Minot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Europe
Fort Snelling
Arthur L. Knauff
Regular Army
Herbert A. Metzger
Officers Reserve Corps
George F. Wilkinson
Reserve Corps
James L. Theisen
Quartermaster’s Corps
Thiesen
Metzger
North Dakota
Evans
Jeffrey
Carl Erickson
J. W. Jackson
Fort Keogh
Drs. Jones
Strong
Skowholt
Thomas M. Cooney
E. A. Lohrke
Glen R. Townsend
George Harvey
George Misz
Minot
Steen Gates On Auto Trip East Opens A Patent Gate
A Williston inventor, Mr. Higley, showcases a self operating gate that opens for an approaching car and closes inside automatically. Inspired by Wisconsin cattle country visits, the device hinges on a special mechanism and patent clasps. Higley has submitted a model to the patent office as Williams County eyes large cattle industry growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higley
Patent Office
Wisconsin
Williston
Williams County
Key
War service opens higher opportunity for friends’ futures
Friends believe they will have no trouble making good now that they have opportunity to render higher service in the war. They anticipate better prospects and pride in contributing to the war effort.
Dawson Reported Killed at Front
A. J. Arsenault learned his brother in law Tom Higgins was wounded in battle in July and is hospitalized in London. Higgins, a sergeant, is recovering and plans to rejoin his company. Rumors from Williston claim Louis Dawson, a Williston native in France, died, but locals doubt it without confirmation. Louis was wounded at Vimy Ridge on Easter day and was last heard from while recovering. Friends sent him a package of makins and await word of receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Arsenault
Tom Higgins
London
Mr. Higgins
Sargent
Altho
Williston
Louis Dawson
France
Louis
Vimy Ridge
Makins
Mother Die in Montana House Fire
Mrs. Harry McKay of Williston died in a Dutton Montana fire that gutted their home. Her sacrifice reportedly saved her four children aged 12 to 5 who all escaped unharmed. Cousin Mrs. M J Partridge left for Dutton after the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Hiere
Harry McKay
Dutton
Mont
Battalion Parade Feature By Co E In Williston
Williston readers will see a battalion parade Friday August 24 at the old ball grounds. Company E with over 150 men will form into smaller units, with officers named from the staff, and non coms given new commands. The Williston band will serve as regimental band and the event provides both entertainment and drill.
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Williston
Williston Band
Regi
Lean year brings no terror to North Dakota pioneer
M. S. Williams announces a new Marvel Midget mill to be built at Circle Montana to aid local farmers by enabling wheat sales at home. He also reorganizes the Independent Elevator into Independent Elevator and Trading Company with Gerald Miles as manager and adds a 48 by 46 potato warehouse to its facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Circle
Montana
Independent Elevator and Trading Company
Gerald Miles
Miles
Williston
400 Horses From Williams County Hear of Government Purchase
County Avent EW and Hall forecast a government purchase of about 400 cattle worth $60000 from Williams County as inspectors plan visits. Farmers are advised to hold stock for potential hay buys via the Better Farming section and to delay selling cattle pending feed prospects through January. Charles Broderick of Lineville visits Will Broderick and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
Hall
Better Farming
Agricultural College Hay
Tho
Government Moves To Take Over Grain Supplies
The Food Administration with President Wilson's approval forms a corporation to control the nation's grain. Hoover chairs the board with Julius Barnes Gates McGrath and others as officers. A $10 million capitalization aims to secure the crop if needed to stabilize prices. Agencies will open at major wheat terminals. H. E. Foley and wife visited local business.
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Washington
Food Administration
Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Julius Barnes
Duluth
Gates McGrath
New York
I G. Crowell
Kansas City
Edward Chambers
Cl Transportation
Curtisley
San Francisco
J. W. Shorthill
Nebraska
Wheat Price Funding Commission
Garald
Williams College
Edward F. Ladd
North Dakota Agricultural College
The
Ames Bell
Minneapolis
Albert Loring
Northwest
Samuel Plant
St. Louis
Ilinois
Bernard Sckhart
Chicago
Milwaukee
Near Murder Quarrel Ends With Man Held
A dispute between men near an 8150 street location escalated to threats of serious harm. Harry Briggs was detained as authorities investigate the near murder incident and determine the involved parties and motive.
Grenora man shoots after poker night farewell
After an all night poker game in a Grenora tent Harry Briggs told his wife he would shoot a man. He then shot John Brown who remained alive but in precarious condition. Locals note prior charges against Briggs. a town relief collection for the family was taken up to keep them from starving and the family is to be moved to the county in care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenora
Harry Briggs
Gambler shot in head in Williams County melee
John Brown, described as a traveling sportsman, was shot by Harry Briggs after an argument over $1.50. Briggs held at Williams county jail as Sheriff Axel Strom investigates a possible partner and motive. Brown died from his wounds, with officers seeking details amid scarce witnesses.
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John Brown
Harry Briggs
Brown
Briggs
Williams County
Axel Strom
Harry Trenrves
Enuf
Montana
Williston Library To Do Its Bit For Troops
The American Library Association asks war departments to supply libraries in cantonments and camps. The James Memorial Library invites donations of usable books and magazines, focusing on engaging stories, humor, travel, history, poetry, and foreign language texts to aid soldiers and sailors nationwide.
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American Preaw Association
Paris
Williston
Bessie R. Baldwin
American Library Association
War Department
James Memorial Library
National Association
Kinling
Frovle
McCutcheon
O’henry Stockton
Bind
America
Semors
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Steen
Dawson
Co. E
Rourke
N. C. Pioneer
BOM. S. Williams
Charles Broderick
Lineville
Will
Fifty Million Dollar Corporation
Vrof
Elv
Ladd
Food N
Hoover
H. E. Foley
Ray
the American
Everybody's
Literary Digest
Popular Mechanics
Scientific American
Saturday Evening Post
Fargo
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