Fourth of July in Williston Boosts Red Cross Funds
Williston marks Independence Day with a parade a sham battle and races. A wall board battle tank and Knights of Modern Syria floats highlight the procession. An auction and dances at the Armory raise over 1400 dollars for the Red Cross and volunteers.
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Williston
Williams County Red Cross
Armory
France
Wall Board
Berlin
Co. E Williston
Sham
Fair Grounds
Knights of
Syria
United States
U. S
England
Prof. Blume
Bob Bruegger
Bob Kuboski J
Studebaker
Williston Home Guards
Capt
Jeffrey
Red Cross
Williston Red Cross
Muddy Valley
Ambassador Killed in Russia Assassination Shocks Moscow
July 8 news reports Count von Mirbach German ambassador at Moscow was assassinated. Berlin dispatches say attackers not yet identified or arrested. Associated details note two German nationals with him and Kerensky comments on potential Russian revival and German moves toward Moscow.
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Alexander F. Kerensky
Russia
Associated Press
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War Savings Drive Reaches Over $253,900 in Williams County
Williams county reports pledges exceeding 253600 with many districts still to report. McGregor area leads with 6445 raised toward a 5900 quota as the drive nears a hoped total near 300000, with re canvassing lifting earlier lagging townships.
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Williams County
Rieger
Lost her case in Aneta nursing claim against estate
Mrs Sigvartson of Aneta North Carolina sued the estate of Ole Isakson for nursing him six months in 1915 for two thousand dollars. Administrator A S Ellingson rejected the claim with Trageton as attorney for the estate. The verdict notes that asking too much did not pay.
July and August Red Cross Garment Allotment
The Williston Branch lists garments for July and August including 50 pajamas 10 hospital undershirts 30 chemise 30 boys shirts size 14 years 10 pinafores 8 yr size 50 petticoats 6 yr size 100 boys summer suits 12 yr size. Materials arriving soon require volunteers beyond regular sewers to make ready-cut garments at home with provided instructions. For details call Mrs E E Hangen. M E Wilson Williams County Bank president arrives in Williston to oversee local business matters.
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Red Cross
Elk’s Home
E. E. Hangen
Appreciation for Red Cross Fourth of July Efforts in North Dakota
L J Rodman offers thanks as Red Cross Fourth of July committee chair. He praises committees for planning and cooperation, the Fair Grounds Association for venue use without rent, and participants who did not receive prizes. Stores closed at 10 30 to support the day, profits exceeded expectations, and outside Red Cross branches ran successful stands. The piece highlights the “Western Spirit” in Williams and McKenzie counties and gratitude for living in the United States and North Dakota.
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Red Cross
Fair Grounds Association
United States
North Dakota
Williams and
McKenzie Counties
Man from Company E Killed in Action on Front
A cablegram reports Fred Renn of Epping, formerly with Company E, 164th Infantry, killed in action on the American front June 29, 1918. His parents in Williston, siblings, and a brother serving in France with Co. EB mourn his loss. A letter from Tom Renn, in France, describes army life and money remittance in francs.
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Fred Renn
France
Epping
Fred
Company E
Williston
Tom
Marshall Oil Co Sold To Standard
A Tuesday transaction made Standard Oil Co of this city owner of Marshall Oil Co. Large supply tanks remain here and George Andrews, manager, will take over the property and oil supply. Patrons will continue to be served in the same high class manner as before.
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Standard Oil Co
Marshall Oil Co
George Andrews
Sympathy and Condolence From Willis ton Lodge No 74
The Knights of Pythias lodge resolves to extend sincere sympathy to Brother J C Field and his family after the loss of his wife. A copy of the resolutions will be spread on the lodge minutes. Frank Plummer and wife welcome an 11 pound son born Wednesday morning July 10 named James Berry Plummer. mother and son doing well.
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J. C. Field
Williston Lodge No. 74
Knights of Pythias
Brother Field
Frank Plummer
James Berry Plummer
World wide Fourth of July greetings reach Washington
Messages from Allied Bastillo Mexico to Piedras Negras and from Paris Romania to President Wilson mark global celebrations of the U S independence day. Algiers Martinique Marseilles Bis bane Tunis hosts observed the day though few Americans among them. J C Field and family send thanks for kindness and sympathy in a period of sorrow.
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United States
State Department
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Piedras Negras
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Martinique
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Tunis
St. Pierre
Paris
Wilson
Williston Chautauqua elects committees for season
President Blume of the Williston Chautauqua Association named committees to handle advertising tickets publicity and grounds for the summer program. Advertising led by Robert R Rutledge and Edwin A Palmer Tickets by Thomas B Hogan and H R Lampman Publicity by Nellie M Larson and Thos C Hutchinson Grounds by H R Lampman The group notes a July 26 start and expects a successful season. Ray War Savings drive nets about 9500 in subscriptions led by Rev Miller with a target of 11000 and a 1500 shortfall. Mr and Mrs Burk and Mr and Mrs McCormick depart for a Montana vacation after Saturday morning auto trip.
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Williston Chautauqua Association
Robert R. Rutledge
Edwin A. Palmer
Thomas B. Hogan
H. R. Lampman
Nellie M. Larson
Thos. C. Hutchinson
Williston
Ray
Rev. Miller
Ray Pioneer
Mrs. Burk
Mrs. McCormick
Auto
Montana
Federal Land Bank President Visits Williston and Williams County
E G Quamme president of the Federal Land Bank of St Paul visits Williston and Williams County and delivers four talks. He urges cooperation, a civic center, and diversified farming with livestock and dairying to ensure steady income and reduce reliance on rainfall. He outlines loan safety, dividend expectations, and a new drying method for produce.
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E. G. Quamme
Federal Land Bank of
Mr. Quamme
Red Cross Melting Pot Started Here in Williston
A five member committee appointed by Chairman E. C. Carney will create a Red Cross Melting Pot to collect old metal for donation and sale to benefit the Red Cross. H L Weatherwax donated his jewelry store window for displaying items. The list includes gold jewelry, coins, silverware, hollowware, tin and leaf foil, copper, aluminum, and nickel silver. Further notices will follow. committee members are T. C. Hutchinson, chairman, Mrs. B J Creaser, Mrs. Champion, Sam Scott, and Dr. Juul.
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E. C. Carney
Red Cross
Williston
H. L. Weatherwax
T. C. Hutchinson
J. Creaser
Champion
Sam Scott
Juul
Allied push slows German expected counteroffensive near Amiens
British forces report limited gains on the Flanders front near Merris while Amiens sector sees heightened German bombardment. Haig cites slight British advance north of Merris as French progress in the east and Italian gains in the west squeeze the Austrian line, forcing a retreat likely.
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Villers-Bretonneux
Villers Bretonneux
Somme
Ancre
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Wesr
Another Base Ball Game This Evening
A base ball game will be played this evening at the local ball park between a team of married men and a team of single men. Both sides feature good players and the event promises an interesting contest. Proceeds will go to the Red Cross and fans are urged to attend to support the cause.
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Armory
Red Cross
Scobey Lets Contract for Water Works
At a city council meeting the water works contract was awarded to the lowest bidder, Geo W Kemper of Minot North Dakota, for 109000. He posted bonds of 55000. Machinery and pipes will be delivered within weeks enabling start of digging. Also noted is arrival of Mr M B Cottrell of Chicago to oversee farming interests in Williams County.
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Minot
N. 10
Sentinel
M .B. Cottrell
Chicago
Williams County State Bank
Williston
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