Whiskey Raids Bring Multiple Arrests Around Mondak and Williston
A December crackdown by the sheriff and Great Northern Special Agent led to several arrests for whiskey transport from Mondak to Williston and Minot. Labo Tsvesteoff, Carl Schmidt, Frank Herman, R. Carl, William Kelley, and Leonard Betterath faced county jails or bonds after seizures totaling thousands of dollars. The racketeers, believed to be part of an organized gang, evaded authorities along routes north and east, reducing expected Christmas whiskey trade.
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Mondak
Great Northern R. R
Williston
R. R
Labo Tsvesteoff
Grand Harbor
Carl Schmidt
Frank Herman
Ray
R. Carl
William Kelley
Minot
R. W. Carl
Kelly
More Women Wanted by Local Red Cross
The Williston Red Cross appeals for women to help with sewing for service members. A large allotment must be shipped by the 21st of the month. Sewing rooms are at the Elks Home. report there afternoons 2 to 5, excluding Sundays and Mondays. Do not desert the boys who have won the war. they must be clothed and fed.
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The
Red Cross
Williston
Elks Home
Former Williston Man Missing From Front
Edward Nordin nephew of E J Swedlund of this city and former jewelry store employee is reported missing at the front. His photo ran in the Minneapolis Tribune with his home listed as Minneapolis. He may have been taken captive during scout duty in No Man's Land at night and the capture may not yet be reported.
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Edward Nordin
E. J. Swedlund
Swedlund
Minneapolis Tribune
Minneapolis
Edward
No-Mans Land
George Gilmore Appointed to Williston School Board
George A. Gilmore was appointed at a Williston School Board meeting to fill the unexpired term of the late Edwin A. Palmer. Gilmore, a longtime city resident, will serve until the next election in July and is praised for his commitment to community welfare.
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Williston
George A. Gilmore
Edwin A. Palmer
Gilmore
Cattle Men 10 Hold Stock Sale In Williston Pavillion
The Missouri Yellowstone Valley Shorthorn Breeders association directors met December 3 to plan a mid March stock sale at Williston pavillion with many purebred shorthorns. A Sidney sale on December 20 will send two carloads from near Williston. The association covers Williams, Divide, McKenzie, Ward portions in North Dakota and Sheridan and Richland in Montana. Members urge farmers to invest, noting purebreds run $250+ versus $35–$80 for scrubs. The group currently records about 450 head in membership.
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Williston
Sidney
North Dakota
Williams
Divide
McKenzie
Mountrain
Ward County
Sheridan
Richland
Montana
Wegley
Ood
Association
Rumors Of Diphtheria Spread In Williston
Williston residents dispute online rumor that black diphtheria cases exist or trains halt for a quarantine. A Minneapolis visitor heard claims of illness and funerals, but locals insist the town’s health is comparable to or better than elsewhere and no one is in greater danger of flu.
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Williston
Minneapolis
A Ship for Every Farmer With Cargo of Factory Gold
Edward N Hurley argues in The Williston Graphic that postwar shipping expansion will bolster farm prosperity by linking agriculture to international trade. He cites figures from 1890 to 1918 to show farm values rise with industrial growth and urges farmers to support the American merchant marine to open new world markets and lower production costs.
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Hurley
United States
Fac
South America
Europe
Orient
Victory Boy and Victory Girl drive Williston fund drive
Wil liston High School students organized a Victory Boy and Victory Girl club to raise funds for the United War Work Campaign. Over Monday and Tuesday, 376 was pledged with 130 paid in cash. Sixty students each pledged 5. The city total now exceeds the county and local quotas.
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Williston High School
Williston
Red Cross Auction Planned for Donated Hospital Goods
The local Red Cross plans an upcoming auction of blankets and other articles donated during the influenza hospital era. Items have been cleaned and fumigated with no disease risk. Auction dates will be announced later.
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The
Red Cross
Christmas Red Cross Drive to Start in Williston
The county launches a Christmas Red Cross membership drive from December 16 to 23 inviting every man woman and child to enroll. Paul Leonhardy chairs with H K Brown as assistant at the Westergaard Blair office on Main Street serving as HQ while posters and materials arrive for the campaign.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Home Service
America
Organization of Mercy
Paul Leonhardy
Williston
H. K. Brown
Westergaard-Blair
Main Street
County Dentists Lead Nation in Draft Work
North Dakota dentists head the nation in draft related procedures. About 12 000 operations are being performed by the state s dentists. The dentists of Williams County contribute to this effort.
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North Dakota
Williams Coun
Community Program Opens at Orpheum Next Week
The Federated Community Association presents four double programs starting Monday evening December 16 and continuing Tuesday afternoon and evening December 17 at the Orpheum Theatre. Carolina Jubilee Singers and lecturer John G. Duling headline the first show with low admission prices of ten and twenty five cents. Seat sale is limited to 350. children under 14 must be accompanied.
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Orpheum Theatre
Federated Community Association
North Dakota
Williston
M. H. Gaham
Advance
Carolina Jubilee Singers
John G. Duling
Orpheum Co
Ruth's Circle Organized Tuesday
An auxiliary club of First Lutheran Church named Ruth's Circle was organized at Rev. Geo. S. Natwick's home Tuesday evening. About forty girls will join bi weekly meetings. a constitution and by laws were adopted with officers elected: President Helga Peterson, Vice President Valborg Mjilde, Secretary Agnes Westby, Treasurer Magna Monson. Mrs Natwick hosted a luncheon after the business portion.
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First Lutheran Church
Ruth's Circle
Geo. 5. Natwick
George Washington to bear Wilson peace party voyage
Captain Edward McAuley commands the USS George Washington with a navy crew to transport President Wilson and his peace delegation to Europe and back, carrying a weighty responsibility on the voyage.
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Edward McAuley
U. Ss. X
George Washington
President Wilson
Europe
Navy
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Leonard Betterath
Ross
N. D
Justice Sudanese
Carter Glass
Wilson
France
Glass
Virginia
McAdoo
George Gilmore
U. S
Shipping Board
Williston Okseme
Edward N. Hurley
United States Shipping Board
HGH School
Ruth
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