Ministers First Enlistment Spurs Local War Recruiting
Rev Styles H Harriss offers to serve as chaplain while dozens from this city join Army and Navy. Fort Snelling training plans attract applicants, Co E prepares for calls, and a surge in recruiting follows war declaration with local men listed among new enlistees and transfers in North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Styles H. Harriss
Methodist Church
Harriss
Ft. Snelling
Co. E
Joseph N. Mendre
Chas. M. Harter
Carl H. Jensen Jr
Edwin F. Constable
James A. Richards
John D. Richards
John D. Jeffrey
Dell French
Matthew Gallivan
Louis L. Gerard
Eugene Thornton
Jack Zpa
Bruce Spencer
Lester E. Howe
Edgar M. Boyd
Boyde Cormany
Willard Sveen
William O’brien
Ernest L. Gettman
Donald H. Minkler
Albin L. Christenson
Fortunat H. Martineau
Walter L. Shikany
Wyatt E. Silker
Charlie J. Bannitz
John W. Hogan Jr
Albert J. Vettel
Louis L. Rolette
Clair I. Lynch
New Building Planned for Fruit Company in Williston
Arrangements completed between John Heffernan and Gamble Robinson Fruit Company Williston to construct a 40 by 80 foot with basement storeroom on Heffernan property beside Williston Grocery Company trackage. Building aims for August 1 completion with strong local support and optimism for a prime Minneapolis branch as territory opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heffernan
Gamble-Robinson Fruit Company
Heffernana
Williston Grocery Company
Fruit Company
Rhodes
Williston
Minneapolis
North Dakota Sportsmen Propose 1000-Strong War Regiment
Minot's E B McCutcheon urges Governor Frazier to authorize a volunteer regiment of 1,000 from North Dakota sportsmen out of 2,200 deputy wardens and 1,600 enthusiasts. He notes 3,000 capable outdoorsmen would train quickly to serve overseas and defend the country in wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Germany
E. B. McCutcheon
Minot
Lynn Frazier
McCutcheon
France
Flavo Flour New Trademark Replaces Silver Sheaf
Williston's Marvel Midget mills adopt Flavo as the new trade mark replacing Silver Sheaf. M. S. Williams, manager of the local Marvel mill, says the switch aligns with a nationwide advertising push by the maker, with other mills in North Dakota planning similar changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
M. S. Williams
Marvel
Whole Wheat Milling Company
Williams
North Dakota
Bruegger’s Subdivision Plans Big Williston Expansion
John Bruegger chose a historic Anderson homestead site for a new 144 lot subdivision in Williston. Bruegger says Seventh Addition offers the best home site now and will boost city growth, with Pious Hill expected to sell quickly when the sale opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bruegger
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Rueggers
Williston
Bruegger
Pious Hill
Williston Red Cross Drives for 1000 Williams County Members
In the Williston Williams County drive the Red Cross urges residents to join as part of a national push to add one million members. The Williston Chapter covers all of Williams County and welcomes men women and children to join and support relief efforts for military and civilian needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Red Cross
Williston
The
Red Cross
Williams County
International Red Cross
American Red Cross
Washington D. C
War Department
Williams Country
United States
Army
Navy
Wilson
New County Treasurer Oscar Westberg Taking Office
Oscar Westberg arrives to assume the county treasurer post on May 8. Current treasurer Carl Lindahl serves until then after four years in office. Deputy vacancy filled by Mrs. Dora Uhlman with Mrs. Meturer retiring. Staff includes Mrs. L. M. Champion and Mrs. Kate Veneida. Westberg and his wife will relocate after her Idaho visit ends in about two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Westberg
Carl Lindahl
Meturer
Dora Uhlman
L. M. Champion
Kate Veneida
Westberg
Mrs. Westberg
Idaho
Williston
Officers at Ft Snelling Training Camp Opens May 15
J W Jackson representa tive in the NDA C notes a telegram from the War Department stating that only officers of the officers reserve corps and candidates will attend the Ft Snelling Minnesota camp starting May 15. The 3 month program will train 2500 officers and candidates from five states in 15 provisional training companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Jackson
War Department
Ft. Snelling
Minn
Cavalry
Field Artillery
Coast Artillery
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Fort Snelling
Leach
Barry
Military Training Camps Association
United States General Department
Chicago
Funeral of Melvin Roseland
Melvin Roseland twelve died after brief illness laid to rest in East Bonetrail cemetery. Community fills funeral with Rev L Chr Johnson at the house and Rev A Johansen at the grave. Mrs Roseland had died recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorval Reed
Albert Johansen
Watch for Hawaiian players at Orphheim on Saturday May 12
COOK PICKED UP Al Tobiason a cook employed here was arrested this week by Chief Nolan and Officer Jarstad on advice from Government authorities. He was taken to Fargo and is held on white slavery charges. The girl is said to be a Wolf Point girl and the case rests on Tobiason paying her carfare from a Montana point to the city. The girl is held by Federal authorities as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Tobiason
Nolan
Jarstad
Fargo
Wolf Point
Tobiason
Montana
Williston R R Workers Get Increase
Great Northern payroll at Williston will gain 14 to 25 percent raises affecting 50 to 100 workers in clerical and station roles. Effective May 1, the increase totals over $1,000,000 annually, aiding costs of living and showing employer appreciation amid wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Williston
Fec
Great Northern Railway
Hill
United States
Germany
Sam
Owens On Defense Board Named For State Commission
Governor Frazier appoints North Dakota defense commission to work with national and state efficiency bodies. Members include E. P. Quain Bismarck M. E. Murphy Grand Forks W B Mosley Dickinson F C Hellstrom Bismarck R J Montgomery Tappen R Acker Valley City John Gillette State University C C Waldron Agricultural College A G Sylvester Mundan Dorr Carroll Minot Bishop Vincent Wehrle Bismarck Liam Owens Williston E A Bowman Fargo O H Opland Mott Louis Noltemeier Valley City J H Wisk Ashley W R Kellogg James town Dr L Moore Bismarck Dr A J McCannal Minot Dr Wheeler Minot Paul Williams Kalla J C Leus Mayville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Minot
Paul Williams
Kalla
J. C. Leus
Mayville
Prices in 1867 Winona Reveal Produce Costs
Fargo Forum cites Winona prices from April 1867 showing flour $18 per barrel, wheat No.1 $2.25 per bushel, wheat choice $2.50, corn $1.50, potatoes $1.50, hay $20 to $30 per ton. Local resident notes consumers pay less for produce today than fifty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo Forum
John D. Vowles
Sixth Street South
Winona Republican-Herald
Winona
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Company E
EY. Harriss Enlists
Alvin Husebye
Guy Putman
Jerome Starr
Joe Chartwatt
O. Lundahl
Joe Moran
Thoraldson
National Guard of
Paul R. Thorasson
W. W. Jeffrey
John W. Rock
Quartermaster Corps
Cyrill D. Page
Peter A. Dunchene
Carl H. Erickson
Warren A. Stickley
First Infantry
R. A. C. Taylor
John Fraine
Lyman A. Baker
George A. Pasche
John Boyne
Montevideo, Minn
Ed. Corbett
3Rd Ave. East
Fruit CO
Gamble Robinson Co
N.D
Whole Wheat Milling Co
Flavo
Bruegger Mercantile Co
Melvin Roseland
the Orpheim
Williston’s
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