Appointment of C Ellithorpe as Eleventh Judicial District Juvenile Commissioner
Williston resident C Ellithorpe is named Juvenile Commissioner for the Eleventh Judicial District by Judge Fisk effective immediately. The vacancy stems from Senate Bill No 210 of 1914 amending Chapter 177, Laws 1911, guiding juvenile court work, with the commissioner handling dependent and neglected children, delinquents, and related welfare matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ellithorpe
Williston
Eleventh Judicial District
Fisk
Oil Court
Lyric Theatre Opens New Show House in Williston
John Snyder opens Lyric Theatre in the former Star building. The house started with Saturday matinee and evening shows with ice cream for visitors. Snyder, with Crookston experience, vows high class pictures for Williston residents. Attend the picnic at Fort Buford June 28 with music speeches baseball and family basket refreshments available.
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John Snyder
NEW Lyric
First Pictures Sat
The
Lyric
Snyder
Crookston
Williston
Everybody Will Be There at the Corn and Alfalfa Picnic
Committees plan a successful event with good speakers and music by Williston singers and the Williston band. A large hall will offer cots and rocking chairs for mothers and children. Company E will appear in uniform and play baseball against Buford on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Singers
Williston Band
Company E
Buford
Delegation to Minot Meeting Heads South for Convention
A large Williams and McKenzie county delegation with the Williston Band travels by train to Minot to attend the State Sunday School Convention. The group includes W W Diney, Mrs B Slater, Rev Herman, Mrs Iylestad, Mrs A Tie, Miss Bessie Baldwin, and numerous McKenzie County residents. More members are expected to join by Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams and McKenzie County
Williston
Minot
Geap
W. W. Diney Ethel
B. Slater
Tom Chilipes
Herman
Een
Iylestad
M. 5
Bessie Baldwin
Doro Merrill
Leonard Irving
the Calder Church
Willie Reader
Len Valey
F. W. Ereckson
T. Hagberg
Anna Yates
McKenzie County
Brownson
Batten
Picnic At Buford Draws Williams County Citizens
Williams county residents recall last year’s county picnic at Nelson and eagerly await the Second Annual Corn and Alfalfa Picnic on June 24 at Fort Buford. The event features a military demonstration by Company E of Williston, a ball game with Fort Buford, dancing, music by the Williston Concert Band, lectures on agriculture and dairying, refreshments, and transport options including a special train and autos.
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Nelson
Buford
Williams County
Old Fort Buford
Williston
Rev. Co
Hall
North Dakota
Tioga
Transportation Committee
Contest Called Off Until Further Notice
Weather has been unfavorable for contest work and contests are not popular now. We have decided to halt our contest until further notice. If any nominee has been working and did not notify us, please do so at once to settle on a commission basis.
Valley City to Host North Dakota Elks Convention
Valley City North Dakota June 11 Valley City prepared for the state convention of Elks of North Dakota with about 2000 to 3000 attendees expected over two days June 24 25. The program includes a reception parade motor boat ride river cruise and band concert plus a busy social schedule to showcase Valley City and its surroundings. Thomas F Craven left for Schafer to attend district court.
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Valley City
N. D
Elks
North Dakota
United States
Em Ib
Town
The
Grand Lodge
Sheyenne Valley
Morpheus
Sheyenne
Order
Citiens
Ray and Williston clash in a crowd pleased ball game
Sunday afternoon saw Ray versus Williston on the local grounds. Frank Harvey pitched for Williston and held Sullivan and Kambel of Ray to limited hits. Ray scored in the third and fourth. Williston added two in the first. The hour forty five contest drew a large crowd. Later Lusitania inquiry details and road-building plans in Williston rounded out the page.
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Williston
Ray
Frank Harvey
Tappan
Sullivan Ad Kambel
Ray Batay
Sullivan
Frank
Dorothy
Ailer
Final Citizenship Petitions Due by July 17
Under AY ITLY 17, individuals seeking final citizenship chapera must file a final petition at the clerk of the court's office on or before July 17, ahead of the October hearing. The notice emphasizes deadline compliance and official proceedings for the citizenship process.
Card of Thanks for General Aid and Sympathy
The undersigned express heartfelt gratitude to Hon. A L. Burdick Dr. L. B. Dochterman the sisters Ladies of the M E Church Ladies of the Trinity Lutheran church and the public for assistance and sympathy during the illness death and trial of our beloved wife and mother T R Latham and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
A L. Burdick
L. B. Dochterman
M. E. Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
T. R. Latham
No Jury Called for This Term by County Court
Judge Fisk granted a petition signed by nearly all county attorneys to not call a jury for the June term. Most cases pled guilty, clearing the criminal calendar, leaving Pete Crassic on bond likely to seek a venue change. Few civil matters sought continuances. the move saves expense and keeps farmers in the fields.
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Fisk
Pete Crassic
Chicago Ends Citywide Street Car Strike
Chicago's 14 000 street car workers call off the 15 hour conference after mayor Thompson is named third arbiter. Arbitration to settle all issues. cars to resume as workers are notified. Mahon likely to represent workers. Mayor seals conference until a solution is found.
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Chicago
Carmen
Thompson
Board of Arbitration
W. D. Mahon
Damon and Pythias at the Orpheum Theatre
Universal Film Co presents Pamon and Pythias at the Orpheum on Monday June 28 under Williston Knights of Pythias auspices. The $30,000 production features a famed real chariot race with Arabian horses in a Grecian arena and matinee at 2 PM.
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Universal Film Co
Pamon and Pythias
Orpheum Theatre
Williston Order of the Knights of Pythias
Universal People
Greece
Spaulding Freed on Technicality in McKenzie County Case
Spaulding was released early this week in the McKenzie county case State vs Spaulding after a technical issue voided the charge of adultery. The complaint was by Mr Panger, now divorced from his wife, meaning a husband or wife must file such charges. Spaulding avoids trial as Mr Panger is no longer Mrs Panwer’s husband and Snauidine has been jailed about two months.
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Spaulding
McKenzie County
Schafer Spoulding
Panger
Minnesota counties vote dry in six with others possible
Minnesota reports six counties voting dry with several counties like Pope Pennington Wright Stone Marshall and Wadena joining the dry column. Pennington and Wright show surprising margins while Big Stone and Meeker tilt toward drys as precinct results come in. ongoing tallies and potential for contesting results noted.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Meeker County
Litchfield
Pope
Pennington
Wright
Stone
Marshall
Wadena
Big Stone
Wright County
Thief River Falls
Peer Loncorn
Penningto
Bis Stone
Graceville
Pope County
Glenwood
Marshall County
Naturalization Papers Granted Amid Court House Crowds
Saturday at the courthouse fifty applicants filed final papers for naturalization. Names listed include Andreas J and Christen Je stad among many others such as Sigurd Nordahl, P Foss, Sam Ross, Oliver Wunberg, Signe Swenson, James Pearson, Ole Knut Thorset, Lars Sandvik, and Gust Nylander, with multiple Swedish and Norwegian style surnames reflected in a lengthy roster.
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Court House
Andreas J
Christen Jestad
Sigurd
Nordahl
P. Foss
Sam Ross
Frederick Lewellyn Rice
Oliver Wunberg
Signe Swenson
Simon Kristianson
Mykleby
Ole Swenson Holte
Charles Johnson
Syprian Buer
Pete John Person
Anton Udland
James Robert
Tageard
Robert Notman
Bernt Olson
Three Youths Given Suspended Sentences on House Breaking
Max Renville Jr Edward Mumby and Jack Gannon were sentenced Saturday by Judge Fisk to fifteen months in the state penitentiary for house breaking. The judge then suspended the sentence under the new patrol law granting them liberty pending good behavior.
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Max Renville, Jr
Edward Mumby
Jack Gannon
Fisk
Debs addresses Williston crowd at fairgrounds
Eugene V. Debs, a leading socialist, spoke to a large Williston crowd at the fairgrounds Sunday afternoon. Debs, introduced by Mills, spoke for about two hours. Reactions varied from high praise of his organizing ability to disappointment at his political content.
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Eugene V. Debs
Williston
Sun Lday
Fair Grounds
Mr. Mills
Debs
Raer
Lesder
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NEW Theatre
Leaue
Thomas F. Craven
Schafer
London
Lusitania
Alfred Booth
Gunard Company
Edward Carson
Atlantic
Booth
Sir Edward Carson
Mersey
Carson
Quinn
Anderson
Liverpool
Leonard A. Busby
Damon & Pythias
Clergy
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