Battle Fronts Rage as French Push Near Compiegne
French forces drive toward Compiegne on a seven and a half mile front, threatening German gains in the center. Germans retreat on the left wing with heavy losses, taking 1,000 prisoners and several guns. Marines report Belleau Wood cleared with 300 prisoners. British seize 300 as Morlancourt advance continues. Trench battles and artillery flare across Macedonia and Dalmatia with mixed outcomes.
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Oisne
Compiegne
Oise
Bethancourt
Montdidier
Matz
Belloys Genis Wood
Courcelles
Mortemer
Chevrincourt
Antheuil
Berlin
Noyon
Chateau Thierry
Belleau Wood
Somme
Morlancourt
Dobropolje
Vardar
Dalmatian
Williston Farmers Club Holds Luncheon Meeting
The Williston Township Farmers Club met at the Davis Hotel with about sixty attendees. Talks covered club work and future plans including graveling roads north of town. John Bruegger spoke on the Williston Creamery and E C Carney and C C Rieger gave talks. The next meeting is set for the Experimental Farm with date to be announced. The notice invites attendance at the Elks Flag Day service at the Armory on June 14 at two o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Township
John Bruegger
Williston Creamery
E. C. Carney
C. C. Rieger
Big War Savings Drive Planned in Williams County
War Savings Stamps campaign locals set June 28 as a countywide day with committees led by C. C. Reiger aiming at a $360000 county quota. Meetings will be held in schoolhouses and towns to rally public support and Thrift Stamp awareness plus a wedding notice and local theater note finish the items in this issue.
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C. C. Reiger
W. S
U. S
United States
Red Cross
Paul Leonhardy
E. A. Francis
Wm. Brodrick
W. S. Davidson
S. M. Aydle
C. D. Milloy
O. J. Helland
Edwin A. Palmer
A. L. Butler
M. Trainor
Thomas Hogar
Thomas Hutchinson
K. R. Peterson
Eight Men Leave June 5 for Special Train in the ALC
Eight men from Williams county depart June 5 for training at the Agricultural College in Fargo to join Uncle Sam’s service. They will study wood working, blacksmithing, auto repair, concrete work and wireless operation under government funding, preparing for army and civil life roles. The group includes Herbert F. Field, James J. Mullins, Henry James Newhouse, Colbourn Carlson Bergh, Ewald Forsgren, George L. Marelius, Matt Colwell, and Joseph A. Johnson.
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Williams County
Ith
Agricultural College
Kgo
Uncle Sam
Herbert F. Field
Williston
James J. Mullins
Henry James Newhouse
Corinth
Colbourn Carlson Bergh
Ray
Ewald Forsgren
McGrego
George L. Marelius
Matt Colwell
Zahl
Joseph A. Johnson
Wildrose
Wee
Williston Flags Day Promises All Day of Festivities
Tomorrow Williston hosts a Flag Day celebration organized by the Elks with Red Cross events throughout the day. A 1 PM parade features diverse floats and groups, followed by an Armory program, Red Cross auction, races, and a carnival with a balloon ascent by Alexander.
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Elks and Ladies of Red Cross
Williston
the Elks
Ladies of the Red Cross
Metzger's Corner
Hedderich
Spring Brook Branch
American , Cross
Betsey Ross
Hubron Township
American Red Cross
Winlston Branch
Red Cross Auction Committee
Keltner
A. F. Burke
Gi Leonhardy
Thomas B. Murphy
Thomas Hogan
Thomas Hutchinson
Armory Auditorium
The
Lodge
Thos. B. Murphy
Thos. Hogan
J. F. T. O'Connor
Ameri
Red Cross
Armory
Main
Broadway
Hedierich’s
Bruegger’s
Murphy
Large Draft Quota to Leave Williams County for Camp Dodge
The largest draft quota to leave Williams county will entrain here June 25 for Camp Dodge. The men assemble June 24. A list of selected draftees includes Nels Geeson, Tioga. Morton W. Austin, Grinnell, Wash. Richard Lewis Phillips, Wheelock. Carl J Swanson, Hanks. and many others from Williston and surrounding areas. Canadian Sgt Chas Forbes of the 18th Canadian Battalion will visit Williams county this month to speak at multiple local venues. A fatal accident claimed Rev. C. E. Stinson of Williston after a crossing collision. funeral plans are pending. Death reports note the passing of young George Kalil. funeral arrangements followed. Also, Williston school board elects library board members including PF Currie and Gruhe for three-year terms.
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Williams County
Camp Dodge
Williston
J.J. Kussis
Shaker Shikany
Casper
Wyo
Nels Geeson
Tioga
Morton W. Austin
Grinnell
Wash
Peter Tjon
Bonetrail
Adolph Noble Sebelius
Hamlet
Harry J. F. Hodges
Alamo
Ira D. Hanna
Joseph N. Dauer
Wheelock
George S. Anderson
Minneapolis
Mathias A. Anderson
Hoffland
Canstation Malforla
Detroit
Mont
John Ephrim Bernquist
George Sanford Gressley
Buford
Arthur M. Young
Marmon
Rangvald Aardal
Sigurd Monson
Glasgo Aman Nelson
Cottage Grove
Wis
On J. Kassis
Alfred M. Hames
Almar C. Braaten
Temple
Henry John Hugelen
Nora
Thomas Johnson
Arthur George
Lawrence
Mess
John Earle McNary
George Woodard
Sullivan
Ind
Benjam W. Wilkinson
Trenton
John Martin Hagenson
Berthold
John C. Snyder
Lars Howden
Rugby
Magnar Hanson
Grenora
Alfred Hogbart Rustad
Zahl
Peter Hanson Reiten
Heller Volden
Wildroxe
Roy Scheive
Wiliston
Henry Alfred Johnson
Cyrille J." Granger
John Rudolph Johnson
James Scott
Chicago
Melvin Evenson
Wildrose
Reider Koen
Carl Adolph Moe
Josef Anderson
Carsten Sigurd Eckman
George McClellan
St. Paul
Michael Thoring
Mons Olsen Einstad
Archie Wabschill
Albert W. Tomhave
Spring. Brook
Guy Fruman
Bismarck
James
Chas, Forbes
Canadian Expeditionary Force
France
Somme
Vimy Ridge
Canada
Williston County
Farmer's Club
Bonetrails
Truax Red Cross
Alfred Hendrickson
Doe We
Spring Brook
C. EB
Stinaon
Methodist Episcopal Church
Stinson
Wesley College Fund
Rev. Stinson
Stin—ison
Traveling Men's team to face Red Cross on local diamond
The Traveling Men's team, noted in recent weeks for strong play, will meet the local Red Cross squad next Sunday afternoon. The Red Cross players won about seventeen county games last season. A collection will be taken for the local Red Cross Chapter, and attendees will enjoy a fast game while aiding a worthy cause.
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Red Cross
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Aisne
Marne
Reuter
Farmers Club
Buy
Nelson-Wolbert
Janette Walbert
Lawrence Nelson
H. S. Hitchcock
Congregational Church
Miss Wolbert
New Rockford
Francis Abstract
Nelson
McDonald Brs
Lyric Theatre
ST. Joseph's
Edward J. Mullaly
St. Joseph's Church
Christ
Holy Communion
P. D. Norton
ALC
ATF
Uncle Ton
Orpheum Theatre
Eva
Peter Immnson
W. H. Denny
6Th St
3Rd Ave
Central School
Farmers Band of Hanks
N. D
Barbara Fritchie
Font
Knights of Pyt
Sth
Knights of Modern Syria
Knights of Columbus
Modern Woodman of America
Columbia
Daughters of Norway
Sons of Norway
Williams County State Bank
Metzger Corner
Main Street
Joe Cutting
Alexander
Pug W
Frank Davis
Francis Bloom
Agnes Erickson
Marmoniste? Friers
George Kalil
David Kalil
Gruhe
George Carpenter
PF. Currie
J. A. White
Spring Brook R. R. Crossing
E. C. Stinson
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