Convictions in several cases at Williston court
The Williston district court heard multiple cases including the state versus Charles Daniels for an alleged attempted rape of an eleven year old girl and returned a guilty verdict. Other verdicts included Ed Hansel for burglary third degree and Frank Spalding for adultery, with detailed jury addresses noted. A jury found for Getts against Champion and Meyers over piano losses from a fire, while sentences were handed to Harry Hammell for bootlegging and to M J Robinson for importing intoxicating liquors with fines and jail time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Daniels
Ray
H. W. Braatelien
A. L. Bardick
W. G. Owens
Daniela
Ed Hansel
McKenzie County
Frank Spalding
Shafer of
McKenzie
Williston Court Room
0. L. Shouse
Getts
Harry Hammell
Satirse
Birmarck
M. J. Robinson
Rey
Fisk
Robinson
Williston
Nolan
Bearby
Nolen
Hand Crushed In Machinery At Meat Plant
Bert Alexander, an engineer at the meat power plant, suffered a severe right hand crush injury in the gearing last Friday. One side of the hand including a forefinger was badly damaged and requires amputation. He receives sympathy and prayers along with $80 per month compensation for accident insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Alexander
Leap Year Party Proves a Great Evening at Odd Fellows Hall
The Leap Year party held in Odd Fellows Hall Friday evening was one of the season’s most successful events. The hall was crowded and the ladies kept the men busy with dances, showing they could lead as well as follow.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Williams County Agricultural Convention replaces Short Course
The committee renames the annual gathering at Williston from Short Course to Williams County Agricultural Convention. The third annual convention will be held February 8 to 11, 1916, led by county farmers and organized to discuss agricultural welfare with open forum discussion.
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Williams County
Williston
Williams County Agricultural Convention
Went To Mondak Never Came Back
Harry C. Hanson a single man about 30 was found dead January 14 in a Mondak hotel bedroom with a rope around his neck. Police state it appears a self inflicted death. He owned the Breen mine six miles east of Mondak and employed four men. He spent time in Montana town since Christmas and is said to have squandered about 308 dollars. Ole Breen appointed special administrator of the estate amid no known relatives in this country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Hanson
Mondak
Harry Hanson
Breen
Montana
Ole Breen
Farmers Club Market Day Hit by Severe Cold Weather
Severe weather hindered the Farmers Club market day advertised for last Saturday yet a fair amount of farm produce was brought in and disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Club
Bergen Swept by Conflagration
Bergen's fire, now largely controlled after starting Saturday night, is projected to cost 30 million. About 3,000 rendered homeless, 400 buildings destroyed, one death, under 20 injured. Relief trains deliver aid. France sends 100,000 francs. King Haakon VII and Queen Maud express sympathy. Born to Mr and Mrs Bert Oliver on January 16, a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiania
Bergen
France
Haakon VII
Queen Maud
Mrs
Bert Oliver
Williams County Agricultural Short Course Set for Feb 8–11, 1916
The Third Annual Williams County Agricultural Short Course will be the best and most expensive yet, with projected costs over 125 dollars. Donations from local clubs total 54 dollars with additional gifts from organizations and individuals. Speakers cover home marketing, grain, live stock, produce, farm management, rural credits, and grain varieties. The Williams County Horse Breeders Association will meet, and a Better Farming Association director election will occur. The event runs daily at the New Armory February 8 to 11, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams County
Williston ‘Inp
Farmers Club
Garden Valley Farmers Club
Muddy Valley Farmers Club
Williston Commercial Club
Williams Co
Horse Breeders Association
A. E. Stace
Williston
Missouri Ridge Club
Williams County Horse Breedors Association
Williams County Better Farming Association
New Armory
Marriages In Williston Area Tie the Knot in January
Richard G. Burns of Whesilock and Miss Clara E. Spears of Williston were married January 13 by Judge A. L. Butler. On January 17 Carl Goerlitz and Martha J. Burkett, both of Williston, were wed by the same justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard G. Burns
Whesilock
Clara E. Spears
Williston
A. L. Butler
Carl Goerlitz
Martha J. Burkett
Will Consult Board As To State Money
County Auditor MoH Anen will attend the state meeting of auditors in Bismarck on January 26, coinciding with the State Board of Equalization. In the capital he will confer with University and School Lands members about purchasing road bonds if Williams county chooses to issue them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moh. Anen
Bismarck
State Board of Equalization
Capital
Anen
Board of University and School Lands
Williams County
Royal Gwent Welsh Male Singers Visit Williston
The Royal Gwent Welsh Male Singers travel on their fourth American tour and will perform Monday evening January 24 at the Congregational church in Williston. The group, backed by Company E, is acclaimed for its sonority, precise phrasing, and strong soloists with reviews from New York to Washington praising its concerts. Tickets are $1.00 and available at local drug stores with seating across the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Gwent
Williston
Lisening
New York
Washington Post
Belasco Theater
Kather's Drug Store
Williston Drug Company
Kather’s
Help Asked In Advancing Child Welfare
The National Child Labor Commission of New York asks county superintendents to promote the Keating Owen bill to regulate child labor. January 24 is proposed as Child Labor Day to focus schools and public on the issue. Citizens are urged to write their congressman in favor of the bill. All arguments support protecting children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Child Labor Commission of
New York
Congress
Commission
Extra Number at Congregational Church Guest Wallace Amshary
Wallace Amshary, a reader and friend of James Whitcomb Riley, spoke at the Congregational church Community Course Tuesday evening. He praised Riley as the "Bobby Burns" of America and shared his poetry along with several of his own pieces in French dialect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Bruce Amshary
Congregational Church
Mr. Amshary
James Whitcomb Riley
Amsbury
Riley
Bobby Burns
America
John Bruegger League Forms to Back Krueger Candidacy
The John Bruegger League organized in Williston on Tuesday to support Fon. John Bruegger for another term as Democratic national committeeman. The home group plans literature and petitions to enlist Democrats in all counties, with a large, representative meeting endorsing Krueger and Democratic prospects. Officers elected include John Heffernan Jr. president, H. V. Smith secretary, and John J. Murphy treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bruegger
Fon
John Brudger
Williston
Kruegrer
John Heffernan
H. V. Smith
John J. Murphy
Description of Guy Hall Checks
Information from Washington State Reformatory Monroe describes Guy Hall who murdered Mrs Hart and her two sons near Ray December 80 1915 and then killed himself the next day. The ad lists Hall No. 917 reward 50 crime grand larceny age 18 in 1912 height 5 ft 4 14 in weight 140 hair brown eyes brown nativity American occupation laborer Snohomish County received Aug 17 1912 date sent Aug 20 1912 term 1 to 15 years India. Ink marks round scar over left eye scar back of left hand marks flatFeet scar from operation right groin buried in Williston Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State Reformatory
Monroe
Wash
Donald B. Olson
Guy Hall
A. M. Hart
Ray
Hall
Washington
Snohomish County
India
Williston Cemetery
Foot Lost Under Cars Reported at Ross
Partial information indicates a brakeman named Art Williams lost a foot under railroad cars at Ross yesterday. Details are scarce and a formal injury investigation is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Williams
Ross
First National Plans Building at Main and Broadway
The First National Bank plans a modern building on its Main and Broadway lot with Vice President J H Shaw and Cashier W B Davidson consulting Architect Robert B Stacy Judd. Directors reelected officers, business strong. Agricultural meetings set for February 2 3 and 4 1916 with farm institute staff assistance. Farmers Institutes at Epping Ray and Tinga next week. Horse breeders meet at Williston February 9 1916 8 pm with County Agent Nelson to discuss selling home raised horses and elect officers.
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First National Bank
Main and
Broadway
J. H. Shaw
W. 8. Davidson
Robert B. Stacy-Judd
Angle
Summitt Valley
Outlook
Farmers Institute
Farmers Institutes
Epping
Ray
Tinga
Williams County Horse Breeders Association
Williston
Nelson
Steele County
Williams County Hens Score High in Laying Contest
A. H. Wilke of near the city sent five White Plymouth Rock hens to Mountain Grove Missouri for the International Laying Competition opening November 1. Wilke’s entries rank high among 126 pens totaling 680 birds with scores from 87.5 to 91 percent. the Wilke pen places second in several categories and sixth in others, while judge W. K. Card notes the birds’ high fecundity and utility traits. The top score so far is 97.125 percent by Lady Peggy the world famous 10 000 beauty.
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Plymouth Rock
A. H. Wilke
Mountain Grove
Mr. Wilke
United States
R. C
Wilke
S. C
S.C. Reda
Williams County
W. K. Card
Peggy
Grand Mask Ball for Williston Band to Be Held
A grand masquerade ball to benefit the Williston band will take place at the new armory on Monday evening February 14. An extra large orchestra will provide music. Masks and costumes may be secured by leaving word at Snyder's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willistom Band
New Armory
Snyder's
Good Vaudeville At The Orpheum
The Nagle DeVogle LaVettes vaudeville team at the Orpheum this week delivered high class entertainment. DeVogle’s impersonation of a glamorous woman drew loud laughter while the LaVettes’ music impressed with novel instruments. A German politician bit and patriotic slides elicited strong audience reactions alongside a thriller film titled The Great Divide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nagle-DeVogle-LaVettes
Orpheum
DeVogle
Roosen Teddyvelt
Africa
Lincoln
McKinley
Wilson
Measures for Collection of County Money
At their recent session the Board of County Commissioners arranged with the states attorney to collect delinquent taxes due the county, especially those from several years back and from parties who have left the county. The states attorney will also take measures to collect some $8,000 still due the county for seed grain.
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Board of County Commissioners
States Attorney
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Norway
Brooklyn Eagle
Montreal Star
First National Plans Building
Farm Institute Schedule
Williams County Hens
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