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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1918

Page

6

Ellithorpe mine back in operation and local notices

The Ellithorpe mine is again open for business and coal buyers are urged to try Greene's Variety first on East Broadway. A wide list of local residents and visitors are noted, including merchants from Ray Plentywood and Williston, with many headlines about business, social calls, and community notices. The item highlights coal with carbon content and promotion for Greene's Variety and Olson's Studio photos for troops in the field.

Ellithorpe Greene East Broadway C. F. Paternon of Ray A. V. Keenan Orenee Williston E. G. Martell Charbonneau Claud Fansler Wolf Point Our City E. H. Sehechal Sanish Rex Noble Scobey J. 8. Anderson White Earth Clara M. Finley John Mercer Buford Arthur Lucas O. P. Hansen Medicine Lake Wm. P. Dixon Tioga Wm. Gifford W. F. Stice Greene's C. A. Mayfield Plentywood H. O. Koppang Mr. Koppang Arnegard Nellie Petterson A. L. Astrom Homestead Mont Thomas Stenehjem M. C. Adams Alexander N. D Earnest Senechal Minneapolis Dyckman Clyde Kenney Palmer School von Nieda Walker McGuiness Fargo Olson A. M. Pierson York N. C Wittenberg Hospital Alex Karr Jamestown Karr Dave Rawitscher Dave Greengard Arthur Greengard Sam Greengard St. Paul Neice Mable Greengard Theresa Kent Boice Idaho Levitt Miss Kent Husebye Hardware Wm. H. Shemorry Ohio Virginia Shemorry Chesley Vinsons Copeland Clarence Edward Copeland Forster Riverview R. C. McMillan Bainville Cora Lydia Newell Mear Gorgen Anderson Watford City E. H. Winger HF. Irvin Ben Hart Dan Brennen JP. Johnson Watford C. B. Haven Antelope Emil Nehring Zahl Adolph Spoltz Chambers Brockton Montana Peter Johnston May Belle Ellingson A. M. Frith C. Lindblom Tolly J. T. Briden Flaxville Monell J. E. Haskett Grenora S. N. Swensen Minot

Letter From Over There From Victoria Road

A World War I era letter from Victoria Road Charlton London to Harry recounts ongoing bombardment, air raids, and epidemics. The writer notes U S entry, enthusiastic crowds in London, views on German actions, and surreal impressions of war’s impact on daily life and morale.

Harry O. K Gotha U. S Nemesis D. C

Delicate youths roar engines during wartime stunts and games

A wartime letter describes 17 and 18 year olds handling engines and practicing yells for future use. The writer recalls a ball game with humor about an umpire, mentions being seen as a “queer dude” in Bottineau, and notes sugar and food shortages. He jokes about Paris and bets with Mr. G. R. White. He hopes to visit home and signs as a sincere friend.

Uumpire Bottineau U. S G. R. White Paris

Williston Rumors and Moves from Local Business and Homes

In Williston 23 Years Ago Mr and Mrs Paul Schierbeck drove to Buford Sunday. William Snyder fills his store with goods and shelves packed top to bottom. Chas Striegel builds a new home in northwest town and plans to move in early next month. Charley Baldwin received new goods last week hauled to Nelson in two large wagon loads.

Paul Schierbeck Buford William Snyder Chas. Striegel Charley Baldwin Nelson

Onlookers Report Odd Town News and Roving Visitors

A string of short notes from Nelson and nearby towns includes Halvor of Nelson delivering bles to GI, Field's mansionlike residence north of town, and light rumor about Guetz laff's whiskey. Local reporters recount trips to Chicago Red Wing Wisconsin and Watertown plus humorous social misadventures with a Williston beer delivery.

Halvor Nelson H. E. Field Guetzlaff Porhare Buetcher Louis Schierbeck Graphic Chicago Wisconsin

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John Dineen Wall Point Wm. Scrivner Cartwright H. P. Overland Marmon Lyric Sam Jane and Catherine Lee Charlie Kaiser Charlie Chaplin Matinee Skunk Bill Wallace Reid Rimrock Jones Matt and Jeff Victoria Road Charlton London Arthur Graphic den The Dakota Dakota Cafe Eagle Store
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