Williston Red Cross Campaign Aims for 10000 War Fund Share
The Williston Chapter calls for a $10 000 apportionment to the American Red Cross War Fund during Red Cross Week June 18 25 1917. Local banks form auxiliaries and memberships surge to reach 5000 members, with pledges to donate by joining and paying dues. The appeal emphasizes national goals of $100 million and urges broad community support to aid soldiers and war relief.
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Williston
RED Cross
United States
American Red Cross
Wilson
Williams
McKenzie
North Dakota
Red Cross Week
War Fund
Thos. J. Strong
Marie C. McIntosh
J. W. Jackson
Williston Banks
Red Cross War Fund
Syrian Ladies Auxiliary
Syrian Relief Committee
National Red Cross
Washington
Williams and McKenzie
The
Williams and
McKenzie Counties
Willixton
Warstricken
Thos. F. Craven
Board of Commissioners
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows selects Grand Forks for 1918 meet
Valley City, N D June 10 Grand Forks was chosen as the 1918 meeting place for the North Dakota Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of Rebekahs and Grand Encampment of Odd Fellows The gathering featured patriotic resolutions and a $10000 Liberty Loan bond investment Alva J Fields Williston presided and Don McDonald Grand Forks was installed secretary for the twenty third time Other officers named include B A Fahl Mandan deputy master O A Webster Grand Forks grand warden W E Byerly treasurer C Scrumgard Devils Lake sovereign lodge rep C F Holmes Inkster and A J Fields Williston The Rebekahs elected officers led by President Mrs Myrtle Muir Hunter and others named for vice president warder secretary and treasurer.
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Valley City
N. D
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge of
Don McDonald
Grand Lodge
B. A. Fahl
Monango
O. A. Webster
W. E. Byerly
C. Scrumgard
Devils Lake
Soverign Lodge
Annie Buckingham
Fannie Burrell
Velva
Florence Brown
Jamestown
Patriotic Service At St Peter's Episcopal Church
A church service at St. Peter's Episcopal featured processional hymns and anthems including Onward Christian Soldiers Marseillaise Battle Hymn of the Republic and America The Star Spangled Banner was sung during offertory with Flag Salute. The bishop or rector led prayers and benediction.
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St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Rise Crowned With Light Hymn Adapts Russian Anthem
The poem sung as the Russian hymn at a war service in New York’s Church of St. John the Evangelist. Rev. John A. Wade adapts Pope’s Rise to praise Mother Russia with calls for liberty, future generations, and enduring power as the Deliverer reigns.
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Church of St. John the Evangelist
New York
Russia
John A. Wade
Pope
Imperial
Salem
Masons Host Williston Citywide Masonry Event
Williston Masons invite the public to a Sunday program in the Armory honoring the 200th anniversary of the Grand Lodge A F and A M in England. Hon John H Worst will give the principal address. invitations extend to nearby lodges and Eastern Star members.
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Williston
Grand Lodge
England
United States
Canada
Great Brittain
Armory
John H. Worst
Agricultural College
Worst
Pres
Alexander, Bay
White Earth
Stanley
The
Eastern Star
Congregational Church Meeting on Pastor Resignation
Members and friends of the Congregational Church meet Monday June 18 at 8:00 PM in the auditorium to consider the pastor's resignation effective October 1. All members and contributors over 21 may participate. the Board of Deacons urges full attendance for the church's future welfare.
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The
Congregational Church
Williston Bank Controlled Locally by Williston Stockholders
The Bank of Williston opens with local stockholders in control, linking to the Drake-Ballard Company of Minneapolis. Local faith aims to grow Williston trade territory and attract regional connections, with L. J. Rodman noting the move will draw further investment and prestige to the city. Officers and directors are named.
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Bank of
Williston
Northwest
Drake-Ballard Company
Minneapolis
L. J. Rodman
Drake- Ballard Company
Williston Plans Major Fourth of July Celebration
Williston prepares a large Fourth of July program with a $100 parade prize open to farm communities and nearby towns. Hon. John H. Worst of New Rockford to give the principal address. Auto races July 4 and 8 with entrants from Scobey to Minot, plus baseball tournaments featuring Watford Alexander Greghorn and the All Nation team. Fireworks finale slated for the night of July Fourth.
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Williston
Craven
Counfees
John H. Worst
New Rockford
Boy Scouts
the Red Cross
Scobey
Minot
Watford
Alexander
Greghorn
All Nation
New Williston Bank Opens Under Veitch Ballard Rodman Leaders
Officers include Abner R. Veitch president Rollin B. Ballard and L J Rodman vice presidents and Frank B Plummer assistant cashier with directors R M Calderwood J Arthur Cunningham Dr E J Hagan P J Wilkinson J J Rodman praised for long local ties Plummer returns to town after road post and a positive business outlook accompanies the opening as the community welcomes the bank.
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Abner R. Veitch
Rollin B. Ballard
L. J. Rodman
Frank B. Plummer
R. M. Calderwood
J. Arthur Cunningham
E. J. Hagan
P. J. Wilkinson
Mr. Veitch
J. J. Rodman
Drake Ballard Company
Frank Plummer
Williston
First National
Storm devastates Williams County farms as wind leaves damage
A severe Saturday windstorm struck Williams County reaching Williston and rural areas. Farm buildings barns and sheds were toppled or damaged with cattle deaths reported. Insurance lists show Rol Gore 11 miles west saw barn and machine shed collapse, A O Bannon 4 miles north barn blown down and a steer killed, Leland Williams 5 miles west roof blown off, Ed Davis Painted Wood settlement two barns blown off foundation, H J Schneider 17 miles northwest barn damaged.
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Williston
Wildrose
Rol Gore
A. O'Bannon
W. A. Palmer
Leland Williams
Ed Davis
Foundaton
H. J. Schneider
Storms Leave Destruction Across Williston Territory
Poplar Montana reports a cyclone killed dairyman David Sheehan and injured another, with numerous buildings wrecked and lumber yard plundered. Two women died near Wolf Point in the storm that matched a tornado in force. Wildrose also struck with a garage blown down and buildings shifted. no fatalities. Wire service lines damaged.
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Byron Lyons
W. W. Jeffrey
T. A. Stenehjem
Out
Williston Territory
Wolf Point
Poplar
Mont
David Sheehan
Here
Sheehan
Coy and Cleer Rites at Lutheran Parsonage
Marriage solemnized Wednesday at the Lutheran Parsonage in Wilhor Township between Martin V. Coy and Margaret N. Cleer. The ceremony by Rev. C.J. Forster included a ring rite. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm in McKenzie County.
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Martin V. Coy
Margaret N. Cleer
Wilhor Township
Martin Linding
C.J. Forster
Gertrude Anna Cloey
McKenzie County
Odd Fellows Memorial Service Notice
All Odd Fellows will meet at I. O. O. F. hall at 2 PM Sunday June 17 for Memorial Services. From there proceed to the cemetery to decorate the graves of deceased brothers. Wm Glissman Secretary.
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ODP
Odd Fellows
I. OL
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Liberty
Seamon
St. Luke
N. E. Elsworth
Sue Alexis T. Lwolf
Masons
John Worst
Bank OF Williston
NEW Institution
Bright Future
City OF Opportunity
Williams CO
Montana
Glissman, Secy
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