Coal mine case draws crowd as verdict awards 2250
Ray Wright and others faced a four day trial in district court over injuries at the Husebye and Ellithorpe coal mine. The jury awarded 2250 to BB Wareheim for injuries from a 76 foot cage fall. Other liquor convictions and probate matters followed, with Wright not paroled and several cases resolved or dismissed. Minnie A Reider Hamilton died at Garden Valley after heart failure related to childbirth. Dad Hollar of Muddy Valley remains housebound from a finger infection.
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BB Wareheim
Husebyer& Ellithorpe
Owens
Williston
R. Wakler
Minot
T. F
Palmer, Craven
Urns
Borge Forte
Toi Gamanes
A. L. Burdick
E. R. Sinkler
Fisk
Fiskis Tani
Wright
Ray Wright
P. A. Armstrong
John O'Brien
Martin Hanson
A. J. Timmerick
Henry Wagner
Frank F. Tice
John W. Robertson
Otto Sherer
Albert Sherer
Minnie A. Reider Hamilton
Orion Hamilton
Garden Valle
Tasecay
H. Styles Harriss
Jinnie A. Reider
Lure of the Farm Spots Carl Erickson in Local Call to Return
An odd, fragmented passage references Carl Erickson and farm life prompting a return to rural work. It hints at spring, prairie greens, and a sheriff figure, with calls to recreate and diversify. Dialogues are garbled but center on farm renewal and community appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizze
Carlith
Laneene
Packson
Immion
Richard K. Ty
Wild West in Valley County a Desperado Showdown
Deputy Jack Teal and R. D. Harden trail a wanted man near Hinsdale, Montana. At the Charley Smith place the suspect surrenders reluctantly then draws. Teal fires, striking three times as the fugitive drops and the pursuit continues toward Crosby.
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Crosby
Clarke
Bill Neuman
Billy Raymond
Phillips County
N. C
Jack Teal
Teal
Hinsdale
Ella Powell Place
Charles Farmer
R. D. Harden
Powell Ranch
Charley Smith
Vandalia Dam
Mr. Teal
Smith
Dick Harden
Harden
Iff
Meeting to elect directors January 19
The annual meeting for the election of directors of the Commercial ce has been set for Friday January 19. Six new directors will be elected to fill expired terms while holdover members remain. A lunch will be served. Secretary Morrill resigned effective January 15. Also discussed were good roads for Williston and plans for a reception for Company E returning from the Border. Lampman family reports arrival in Los Angeles for Christmas and New Year wishes.
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Directi
Ee Gm
Alae Ksena
Rolles
de Bet
G. B. Metzeer
Dr. MacManus
C. A. Mansfield
Joe Farrier
M. J. Borden
MM. Hydle
J. W. Jackson
J. A. Cunningham
W. H. Westergaard
Ingate
A. '. Burk
Williston
FP. S. Morrill
Ato
Company E
Good Games Between Athletic Club Fives
Stanley and Williston athletic clubs met at the high school auditorium. Stanley led early and won 36 to 28 as Williston surged in the second half. Lineups included Hogan and Inney for Williston, Harding and Martineau for Stanley. Referee Schaetzel of Williston. Williston to play Berthold next Saturday night at the local gym. Berthold known for speed and aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Williston
Williston Ou
Williston Qaint
Seora
Stanley Hogan
Cenep Co
Inney Harding
Rude Martineau
Wold Callahan
Fenstermaker Butten
Lovell
Schaetzel
County Board Adjourns to February 27 After Busy Session
The Board of County Commissioners finished a long meeting and adjourned until February 27. Board members addressed several items and set tentative next actions for the upcoming session.
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County Board
AJOU
Board of County Commissioners
One Life Lost When Nelson Home Burns
Meagre information received by telephone reports the old Nelson residence in Nesgan Valley burned, with one young Nelson child killed and another seriously burned. The large new house nearby remained intact as the family had planned to move back from the old home. Mr Nelson, a prominent farmer, was east after his father’s death. this is his second disastrous fire following a prior barn and property fire two to three years ago.
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Olephone
Nessor
Herman A. Nelson
Nelson
Nesgan Valley
Slgo
Mr. Nelson
Williston Creamery Meeting Set for January 13
Secretary A G Lougheed of the Williston Farmers Creamery and Produce Co announces a stockholders’ meeting for Saturday January 13 at 1 PM in the courthouse. An intensive program with speakers will discuss a new creamery a state warehouse and cow supply.
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A. G. Lougheed
Williston “Farmers Creamery and Produce Company
Compe
Yuel Interpal
Williston
N. D
Williston Farmers Creamery & Produce Co
Court House
Old Joe the bus driver called to rest after years of service
Old Joe, longtime driver for the Great Northern hotel and city routes in Williston, died after a rapid health decline. He helped strangers on trains at night and aided locals, often giving two bits to those in need. His dog Don, loyal to the end, stayed by his shack.
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Joe
Great Northern
Williston
Heffernan & Son
Ackley
Own
Joseph Finger
Old Don
Bad Year for Backers of Booze
A summary of recent legal and political actions against alcohol shows the Webb Kenyon law upheld by the U S Supreme Court, the Sheridan county Montana ruling approving a county option vote, and Sheridan county voting near two to one for prohibition. North Dakota sheriff discovers axed booze evidence in Williams County.
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United States “Upreme Court
Montana Supreme Court
Sheridan County
Mont
Mondak
Prohibition
Congress
Strom
Williams County
North Dakota
Woodrow Wilson Election Certainty From North Dakota
Five electors met at Bismarck on Monday to cast and certify North Dakota's electoral votes for Woodrow Wilson and Charles Hughes. Gilmore Gorman Mahon Morton and Me Gorman signed, counting the state’s 277 to 234 in Wilson’s favor. Some valentine for Woodrow.
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Woodrow Wilson
Williston
United States
Westios Wilvan
George A. Gilmore
Oreerthea
Mr. Gilmore
True
Bixmarck
Thi County
David F. Gorman
Grind Forks
John Mahon
Cavalier
Samuel L. N “F Morton
John A
Gorman
Washington Seas
Wilson
Mr. Hughes
Valentine
Woodrow
Justice Robinson Tests Sunday Closing Laws in Bismarck
In Bismarck North Dakota Justice J Robinson challenged Sunday closing orders urging all cigar stands news stands and confectionery shops to remain open as on ordinary Sundays The ruling prompted swift back-and-forth with state officials and law enforcement leading to arrests and reclosures as authorities argued the legality of the Sunday exemption.
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Bismarck
N. C
Supreme Court
McCurdy
Robinson
J. Robinson
Downing
North Dakota
State of
FE. Robinson
Mm Evenini
Justice Robinson
Ductiee Robinson
William Lawger
McBride Plan Sparks Constitutional Convention Debate
McBride proposes a concurrent resolution for a constitutional convention with a November 1918 referendum and delegates to be elected alongside primaries. The plan aims to draft a new state constitution in about eighteen months, offsetting Nonpartisan League efforts for a legislature-driven revision. Opposition from the League signals a potential major political clash as debates over delegate selection and process unfold.
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Bismarck
Mansy Jaa
Issane
McBride Plas Serprice Bismarck
N. D
McE
League
McBride
Kraabel
House
Endérse
Partis League
E. E. Cole
Fargo
McBrirs
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Dad” Hollar
W. O. Hollar
Muddy Valley
Ned
Carl Erickson
Valley County
Montana
Sana
Valley
Glasgow
Jay Clasperado
Canada
Powell
Lampmans
Los Angeles
H.R. Lampman
California
Athletic Club
Siockholders
Bruce Lady Townsend
The
Grim Reaper
Glen R. Townsend
Fourth Street
Nelson E. Elsworth
St. iMter’s Episcopal Church
Bruce JaDa Townsend
Langer
Biss-Marck
Senate
Leager
Oscar Knutson
Emma Tastee
Tioga
Butler
Patrick Cannon
Teresa Joyce
Ber—hard van Gils
Peter Pederson
Buford
Anna Larson
Falsen
I. G. Monson
Charles Montague
Lena Mathilda McParland
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