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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
1
Lt Jeffrey recounts his first frontline trip detailing early misgivings and surprises as he learns to navigate trains delays in France. He praises officers from Colonel to Lieutenant for competence and notes a quiet sector yet recalls a recent shelling that killed and wounded four soldiers and an officer. He receives a gas mask and helmet before leaving the Major’s office.
County Play Day on May 25 promotes patriotism with a parade led by the Williston Band at Central School. Community singing follows at the Fair Grounds, then athletic events. Parents urged to assist, families to bring picnics to the State Experimental Farm. participation encouraged by Anna M. Peterson and the county schools executive committee.
Edgar McKnight of this city learned his brother Morton McKnight, who had enlisted in Texas, had landed in France a few days earlier. The report confirms Morton’s deployment and connection to the local family.
Plans are on foot to start several local baseball teams and a meeting of all baseball fans is set for Friday at 8 30 p m in the K of P Hall to discuss the coming season. Nearby towns already have teams and Williston hopes to field many games at our ball park to raise funds for the Red Cross. Teams from various Williston organizations will play each other and possible intertown games could bring in money for Red Cross relief. Get involved if you are interested in baseball or the Red Cross.
A patriotic poem by F. B. Taylor of Jamestown North Dakota. It salutes the American Expeditionary Forces and urges courage, democracy, and honor as they depart to battle across distant seas. The verse emphasizes progeny of freedom, Saxon spirit, and the nation’s trust in its soldiers before they go forth.
Spring Brook held a service flag dedication at a Saturday meeting with Rev. Stinson delivering the address. He depicted the Kaiser as the Jungle ruler and urged support for the war effort and civilization. The Spring Brook dramatic club performed two patriotic plays to applause, followed by a luncheon of sandwiches, cake, ice cream and coffee.
The Williston Home Guard plans a July encampment drawing about five hundred guardsmen from surrounding towns for four days. Thousands of visitors are expected as locals host activities and mock wartime drills including a trench if feasible, tugs of war, races, and sports between visiting companies.
Thieves broke into Foster's Grocery through the front basement window Sunday night or Monday morning and took several dollars from the cash register. They left by the back door with it left open, and nothing else was taken.
Williston H Guard at Grenora. Sixteen home guards from Williston aided Grenora Guard with their drill last Sunday. They drilled all afternoon and Grenora gained valuable instruction from the Williston boys. Grenora has over thirty in its company, a strong showing for its size.
London May 8 Anarchy spreads through Ukraine as German forces replace the government. Riots erupt in multiple cities and Kiev endures a deadly outbreak with many killed. An attempt on the Ukrainian premier fails, and a Kiev government statement cites April 26 events. German soldiers entered the rada at four pm surrounding members and shouting hands up.
Miss Amey Scott of Williston purchases the Orpheum Theatre from Miss Scott buys the venue with May 22 as the takeover date. Walker McGoines and William Broderick will join as manager and advertising helper. Mr McGuiness stays briefly to aid booking and promotion under the new management.
Captain Allen and the Alexander Home Guards observed the Williston Guards drill on Tuesday evening at the Bruegger grounds near the Experimental Station. The local unit looked sharp in new suits as plans form for a picnic at the Bailey farm across the river when weather allows.
Williston Elks invite all members and wives to a Saturday night program. Regular lodge from eight to nine includes several addresses by Major A. F. Brown of the Canadian Army, W. G. Owens, and Thos. Murphy. From ten to midnight a dancing party follows, with a light lunch served.
In France on May 7, Captain Jimmy Hall vanished after a fierce air duel ten miles north of Pont a Mousson near Pagny sur Moselle. His squadron fought four Albatross enemy planes while Hall, pursuing a foe, plunged toward earth in attempt to land. fate unknown. Lieutenant Cunningham also battled multiple German planes until his gun jammed, sustaining damage but returning to base.
The Washington dispatch reports a presidential order for a Department of Justice investigation into graft and mismanagement in the national airplane construction program. Maj. Gen. Squier requested a military inquiry while Howard Coffin urged an official probe to protect innocent reputations amid alleged pro German intrigue raised by Gutzon Borglum. Senator Thomas confirmed the president pledged full use of DOJ powers if Borglum's allegations merit inquiry.
Trustees of the Congregational church held a banquet at the Dakota Cafe for Robert Tysk as he leaves Saturday for Camp Logan with the draft boys. Ten were seated. A military shaving set was presented. Tysk has served in the local Home Guards since formation.
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