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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06
FOR THE COMFORT OF
OUR BOYS IN brown
LISTS FOR A COMMISSARY FUND
FOR COMPANY "E' AT BANKS
DRUG STORES

The following subscription list
which speaks for itself is now at all
the banks and Drug Stores of the
City and Company "E" Fund" is
rapidly becoming a reality. Rather
than appoint a special canvasslng
committee the presidents of the City
Commission and Commercial Club
have put the matter directly before
the people of Willston in the thought
that they would readily respond with
out personal solicitation. 1t requires
but minute or two to step into any
of the banks or drug stores, sign the
subscription list and pay the amount
which those business places have Of
"E."
Wiliston has never yet failed to
show appreciation for company "E
and all other organizations which are
a part Of the city's life. No company
in the State had more hearty "send
off, than Company "E" and no city
in the state will do more for it's SOL
dier boys than will Williston. Every
one wants to do his or her little part
and now that the opportunity is offer
ed there is every reason to believe
that by the end of the present week
the company "E" Fund will be al
ready and waiting to meet the needs
and necessities of it's rs members.
ut is customary for the people Of
each city where there is militia com
pany to raise a company fund
whenever the company is called out
! for active service. This fund is used
to buy all foodstuffs, other than the
, regular army ration, fresh vegetables
fruit, tobacco, handkerchiefs, reading
matter and the many incidentals which
the men Of Company "E" will need
Every City in North Dakota having
a militia company has already rails.
ed such fund. Minot leads with
S1,2O0.00 fund, and the lowest func
is 100000.
"Wiliston should raise not less than
$4,000 for the boys of Company "E'
and it should be raised at once as
they expect to leave Fort Lincoln
within very few days. No one
should have to give any large amount
but everyone should give something
Thomas F. Craven,
Pres. of Board of City Commissioners
' a j. w .Jackson,N ~
President Commercial Club.
"In appreciation of Company "E'
the undersigned hereby subscribe the
amount set opposite their respective
nameS.'
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06
Seven Big Games
At WillistOn

Beginning Saturday, July 9Th and
continuing Sunday, Monday and Tues
day, the biggest base ball series held
so far this season will take place with
the Williston Opportunes and the
Glendive Cubs struggling for supre-
macy. 1t is not over-stepping the
truth to say that these teams are the
best in western North Dakota and
eastern Montana. They have now
met in ten games, three played here
and seven at Glendive. Williston has
won six and Glendive four. With one
exception every game resulted In a
close score Glendive is strengthened
somewhat by the addition of new
pitchers since the first series at Will
liston, and Williston is also stronger
by reason Of one or two infelders.
Many people who have seen games be-
tween these teams say the class of
base ball they put up is fully equal to
the smaller leagues and some games
in the big leagues. Anyone who at
tends will certainly get their moneys
worth. The Saturday game will be
played 6:30, the Sunday game at 3
o'clock and Monday and Tuesday
games at $50, admission 35 cents for
adults and 10 cents for children under
fifteen, with grand stand free and in
tended especially for ladies.
A travelling base ball aggregation
known as the "American Girls" agreed
with Secretary Cutting to be here for
a game Friday the 7th, but as moth
ing has been heard from them, it is
uncertain whether they will put in an
appearance or not. July 18th, 18th
and 18th Minot plays here, the l4th
being Williams County Picnic day.
July 18th and 18th the Opportunes
play a return series at Glasgow.
Schedules that had already been
made prevented Williston from attend
ing the big Base Ball Tournament
which begins at Grand Forks July
10th. The proposition was not at
tractive from a financial point of view
even had the team been free to 20 as
the Tournament plan requires team
to remain there seven or eight days
and the expense would eat up the
prize money even if first money was
won.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06
Raw Dedicated New
NJ r. Church

The Methodist church of Ray ded-
icated their reconstructed church last
Sunday July End, DR. James |. Asher
preached at the morning hour of
worship. In the afternoon Rev. H.
Styles Harriss of Williston preached,
after which he succeeded in raising
the balance of the money for the
improvements and enough for the new
furniture.
He also preached in the evening to
full house and the day closed full
of enthusiasm and hope for the fu-
ture.
During the morning service Is were
received into full membership and sew
eral children were baptized.
The Rev. Miller who is pastor is
due much of the credit combined with
the faithful work or the official board
for these material and spiritual evil
dences of prosperity. They start out
without a dollar of Indebtedness upon
their splendid church edifce.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06
Opp0rtunes To
Challenge Winners

The Williston managers intend to
challenge thru the Grand Forks and
Fargo papers the winners of the
tournament to play q series at Will
liston for a purse Of $4,000 to be di-
vidad in whatever proportion the Wis
iting team elects. If Cando or some
other Of the fast teams in the middle
section of the state wins at the
tournament, it is not unlikely that the
challenge will be accepted, and the
greatest series ever seen IN his part
of the west will result and the semi
professional championship will be de-
cided.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06
Company E Ex-
tends It's Thanks

On behalf of Company E I wish
to extend to the people Of Williston
our sincerest thanks for the words
of good cheer and financial aid. 1t is
indeed gratifying to know that our
friends have our interests at heart
and are as willing to do their part as
we are to do ours. And can assure
you that your confidence has not been
misplaced. And should we be called
into actual service we will do ourbest
to the honor Of the Flag, our country
and the city of Williston.
Siged: H. r. Evans, Captain.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06
SAFE ENGINEERING
FOR P0NTOON BRIDGE
DIRECTORS AND COMMISSIONER
HEAR REPORT DISASTER TO
UPSTREAM BRIDGES

At joint meeting of the directors
Of the Missouri River Bridge Co.,
and the Commercial Club, held Fri
day, June 3Oth. 1916 at 4:30 p. M,
report was made by Jos. Wegley as
to the causes of the pontoon bridges
at Wolf Point and Mondak being
washed out. Mr.. Wegley reported
that the loss of the Wolf Point bridge
was due 1st to the caving in of a
large portion of the bank submerging
several boats which in turn pulled
others down with them; End several
of the boats were Of an old style with
square fronts which allowed floating
tmbers to become lodged against
them and which eventually caused
them to sink. These boats were be-
ing replaced by new boats with a
pitched and which allows any floating
objects to slid eunder the boats; 3rd
the boats were not built water tight
on top and the wash from the water
backing up against the square ends
of the boats caused the boats to fill
and sink. The bridge at Mondak was
lost due to the fact that the boats were
not covered on top thus allowing the
water to wash over and fill the boats
End. the cables holding the boats were
anchored to the bottom of the river
thus causing a downward pull as the
water arose and which eventually
caused the boats to become submerg
ed.
Neither of these bridges were
anchored to an overhead cable and
thus had no support from above. Had
over head cables been installed it is
safe to say that the bridges would still
be in place.
The loss of those bridges were a
good thing in as far as Williston is
concerned as it has given the Bridge
Co. an opportunity to note the weak
ness. In the plans which are now
perfected all Of those faults are be-
ing eliminated and additional safety
devices provided. The officers of the
Bridge Co. state that the plans when
completed are to be submitted to a
competent consulting engineer for
final approval. Every precaution pos
sible is being taken by the Bridge
Co. and by learning wisdom the ex-
perience Of others there is every rea
son to believe that the Williston pom
toou, bridge will be-a success as well
a. q safe investment.
Letter from Congressman Norton
recently received by the Bridge Co.,
states that the bill granting the Co.
the right to construct bridge across
the Missouri River, has passed the
house and is expected to come up be-
fore the senate this week and will be-
come law.
Lumber for the bridge is on the way
and should reach Williston in the near
future Construction work will be
started Immediately upon the arrival
of the lumber.
The Williston Commercial Club is
lending every aid possible to the
Bridge Co. and the final completion
of the bridge is looked for this sum-
mer.
The Commercial Club of Williston.
(Signed) F. S. Morill, Secretary.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06
June Favored By
Fine Growing Weather

Eighty degrees was the warmest
temperature experienced in the past
month and 81 the coolest. The mean
average was 58.6 or about five de-
grees above normal.
The precipitation Of the month
amounted to 4.73 inches or about one
inch more than normal. The moisture
account shows a plus, or balance, on
the right since January, of 1.20
inches.
There was slightly more wind and
trife more cloudy weather in June
than is usual but the month was one
of exceptionally good growing condi-
tions as the splendid crops attest.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06
WILLIAMS COUNTY
PRIMARY TOTALS.
VOTE RECEIVED BY ALL CANDI-
DATES ON THE BALLOTS
TOTAL VOTE NEAR $500

The non partisan did not all "stick"
on all offices in Williams county. Lynn
J. Frazier received 727 votes while
Tom Hall, also branded with the Mp
o X received 1859, A. 7. Kraabel 1856
and John N. Hagen 1918.
Excepting Usher l.. Burdick, the
only candidate for a state office who
carried this county over non-partlsan
opponent is Carl o. Jorgenson who led
Carl r. Kositzky by 2O1
Burdick carried his own county by
a plurality of 1926 over Frazier, and a
majority of 230 over all opposition.
incidentally, Frazier did not get a
vote in Burdick's farm-home precinct
Stoney Creek, or his Williston home
precinct, the second ward. Burdick's'
total in the county is 1858, Frazier,
as mentioned, got 727, Frame footed
up So and Smith drew 3S.
The MP legislative slate for the
41st district went through with only
one slipup-Von Eschen lost out and
Fred Eckert was not only nominated
but came out second high on the whole
legislative list.
Coulter by One
On the republican county ticket
there were few contests and only one
close race-L. V. Coulter winning the
nomination for sheriff over his next
high opponent, former sheriff E. B.
Olson, by the slender plurality of one
vote. Ralph Williams came third and
Mackay fourth.
The republican nominees for coun-
ty commissioner are: I'd district
Larkin C. Hart. Sd dist.-Thomas
Huestievt. 4th dist.-Edward E.
Haugen. 5th dist.-Ole E. Ellingson.
w. A. Palmer and O C. Ekeberg on
the democratic ballot had no opposi-~
tion.
Taking the highest vote cast for
any office on each ticket Republican,
on governor; democratic, on U. s.
senator; socialist, on sheriff. as a
guide, the total primary vote of the
county was 1923 but as there are al
ways some blanks on every Office it
is probable that the actual total was
nearer 1900. On account of numer
Gus registrations outside the voters
former party the estimate Of the num-
Der of republican ballots required fell
short in some precincts, causing "a
very unfortunate situation.
The totals. of all except scattering
votes, of which there was consider
able number, follow:
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06
MinOt Normal Sum-
mer School Notes

The eighth annual summer term OF
the Minot Normal school was opened
Wednesday, June %, by President
Crane, who has opened and directed
the summer terms since the begin
ming eight years ago. This year Pres
ident Crane has been granted leave
of absence and will spend July and
August in the east. He introduced
Prof. Clark who will act in his place
as director of the summer term this
year.
The enrolment which has nearly
reached the three hundred mark, and
the enthusiasm of those in attendance,
are very gratifying.
The regular faculty Of the Normal
School has been reinforced by a num-
Der Of instructors from various parts
of North Dakota, and from other
states. In this number are Miss
Molly Basing Of the jamestown
schools, Miss Agnes Mcdonald Of Nc
Pherson, Kansas, Miss Grace Kane,
head of the Academic Department of
the Industrial School at Appleton,
Wisconsin, Miss Elizabeth NJ: Gill
principal Of the Williston High School,
Superintendents Tewell OF Ray,
Darling of Bottineau, Cotton Of New
hOck1OrQ, LNNll VI Nellllle'i z, anu
Farncis Of Minot.
Plans for a Shagespearean Pageant
to be given during the closing days
of the summer term, probably are Fri
day, August 8, are already taking
form under the direction of Supt. Col
ton and his committee.
DR.. G.. A. Bricker of the Syracuse
University, New York, sent to US by
the State Department, delivered a
series Of lectures on Monday and
Wednesday, July 3 and 5. His topic
was "Ruralt Art and Education" Dr.
Bricker is man of vision and has
some practical ideas along lines of his
subject that. while visionary, are ca
pable Of being realized.
The citizens of Minot have been
much appreciated because of the hos
pitality which they have shown to
the members Of the school. About
seventy five homes on the north side
have furnished rooms and a goodlr
number rooms and board at very rea-
sonable rates.
The capacity of the dormitory is
being tested. One hundred nineteen
girls are rooming in the space usually
accorded to one hundred two: and
three hundred students and instructors
are being cared for in dining room
and cafeteria.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06
MARRIAGE OF MISS EMMA
OLSON

Announcements received by the
friends Of Miss Emma Olson read:
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil l.. Baeverstad an
nounce the marriage Of their sister,
Emma Bertine Olson, to Mr.. Trueman
A. C. Elliott on Wednesday the 28th
of June, 1916, at Churches Ferry, N.
D.
Miss Olson was employed for sew
eral years in the county offices, for
the past four years as deputy in the
clerk of courts office. She formed
many warm friendships during her
residence here and was popular with
all who knew her. Best wishes for
happiness and prosperity are hers.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06
l. O. o. F. AT ALEXANDER

A party Of about sixteen prominent
Odd Fellows went to Alexander last
Friday night to institute an Odd Eel
lows Lodge. Among those who as
sisted in the work were Grand Mas
ter A. J. Field, District Deputy Grand
Master C. Ellithorpe, Noble Grand J.
w. Disney, Past Grand Masters
Fields, Innis, Ingwaldson, McMacan,
Preble, and several others. The Alex
ander Lodge made a fine start with
over forty members.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06
FIRE AT MONDAk THURSDAY
BURNED FOUR BUILDINGS

Thursday morning about 3 a. M,
fire was discovered in the Cosand
Livery barn at Mondak, but it had
made such headway that it was i'm
possible to extinguish the flames and
the barn together with the John Gund
Brg. Company's house, Jake Seel's
and C. S. Brader's saloons were de-
stroyed before the fire burned itself
out.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06
w. r. BENTON BETTER

News that is very pleasing to the
friends of W. T. Benton comes from
Fergus Falls. Mr.. Benton was Sc
riously injured when knocked from a
bridge near Berthold by a snow plow
last winter. His condition has been
precarious and his mind affected, h1t
it is learned that the last few days
a turn for the better has come, follow
ing a new method of treatment, and
he recognized his wife and other
friends and was greatly overjoyed to
find them with him.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06
After Glendive, Minot
Week of Base Ball

Yesterday afternoon Secretary Cut
ting came to terms with Minot fol
two three game series, the first to be
played here.
The four-game series at Glendive
was finished yesterday with another
victory for our boys. The 4th of July
game was a corker that took ten in.
nings to decide. The scores and Will.
liston batteries were:
July 2-Williston 6 Glendive 4. Fol
Williston, Ruyle and INNINGS.
July 3-Williston 6 Glendive z. Fol
Williston, Kolls and Innings.
July 4-Wiliston 6 Glendive 5. Fol-
Williston, Marshall and INNINGS.
July 5-Williston Glenldive 3. For
Williston Seibert and INNINGS.
Williston has won out Of 70 with
Glendive with total runs Of 40 to sc
for the Montana team.
Our Opportunes have played 81
games, wining II and losing ALL to
Glendive.
Week of Baseball
Beginning next Saturday there will
be solid week of baseball on the To-
cal grounds. Glendive July 8, 9, 10
and II, then Minot on the 18th, 18th
and 14th, the last date being the day
Of the Williams County Corn and AL
falfa picnic which will be held at the
Williston Experiment farm.
Minot will come with reorganized
and much strengthened team de-
termined to retrieve the former de-
feats by our young men.
Patronize the Games
Seven games in a row will be at
tempted in the city and lovers of the
game are urged to keep up their
usual liberal patronage and help the
management with the heavy expense
that must be met.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06
ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT AT RAY
CHANGES HANDS ..

Mr.. w. C. Tateu of the Williston
Electric Construction Co., closed
deal with Mr.. A. H. Meyer of Orton-
vile, Minn., this past week whereby
Mr.. Meyer takes over the Ray Electric
Light plant.
Mr.. Meyer promises considerable
improvement in the service and with
Minnesota parties contemplates putting
in so Barrel flour mill at Ray this
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06

Lovers of the light fantastic should
keep in mind the grand dance to be
given by Williston Twp. Farmers Club
at their big picnic, Friday, July IA.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06
PROMISING OUTLOOK
FOR THIRD PICNIC
ATTRACTIVE FEATURES FOR
COUNTY CORN AND ALFALFA
GATHERING, 14TH

Great interest is being taken in the
Third Annual Williams County Corn
and Alfalfa picnic, which will be held
at Williston Sub Station Farm Fri
day, July 14th. The first of these
annual affairs, it will be remembered,
was held at the H. A. Nelson farm at
Nesson in July 1914, and was fine
success with an attendance of 1900 to
1900 people.
Last year the second picnic was
held at Old Fort Buford and was IA
vored by even larger attendance, it
being estimated that $500 people were
present. This year an attendance OF
5000 is confdentially expected. The
managers Of the Williams County
Better Farming Association through
the Williston Township Farmers club
cordially invite all to this important
event, particularly farmers from ad-
joining counties in both North Da-.
kota and Montana. 1t is suggested
that families bring lunch baskets and
be prepared for an all-day's good
time. Free automobile transporta-
ton between Williston and the farm
will be furnished by the Williston
Commercial Club. Those having the
affair in charge are making careful
preparations and sparing no efforts
for the success of the occasion and the
pleasure and comfort of those who
attend it.
The following are the chief fea-
lures of the
PROGRAM
Speakers
Prof. J. H. Sheppard, Assistant di-
rector N. D. Experiment Station.
Daniel E. Willard, Development
Agent N. p Railway Co.
Herman A. Nelson, Pres. Williams
Co. Better Farming Association, and
Alfalfa expert.
Gene Howard, Pres. Williston Town
ship Farmers Club.
Band Concert by the Williston Con-
cert Band.
Ball game-Williston Minot.
Inspection of Experiment Station
Work and pit silo demonstration.
People from both farms and towns
are urged to come and make this the
greatest farmers picnic ever held in
the County, Friday, July 14th, all day
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06

GUILD FOOD SALE
The Ladies of the Episcopal Guild
will have food sale at the City Gro
Gerry Saturday afternoon, July 9th.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-07-06

San Antonio, Texas, July 5.--The
Third and Fourth Illinois infantry
reached here today and went into
camp. The first Wisconsin troops to
get into the south, 4 troop and A bat
terry, from Milwaukee, also arrived.
TO complete the reserve force here
there remained the Eighth Illinois
and three Wisconsin regiments.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
STEEL PLANT eleven
TRIMS LOCAL team
Washington Soccer Club Beaten by
Giesboro Point on Muddy
Field by 4 to |.

On a field that was a sea OF mud the
Steel Plant Soccer Club won from the
Washington Soccer Club yesterday by
the score OF 4 to 1.
In many respects the game was the
best ever played on the soccer field in
Potomac Park, and abounded in clever
dribbling and shooting that awakened
the votaries of the game to a high
pitch of enthusiasm. The locals show
ed well in individual work; in fact
they outclassed their opponents from
Giesboro Point throughout the game,
but they were sadly lacking in team
work, which spelled their defeat.
The boys from the "man-killing"
mandatory are we'll up in the game
of soccer, being British emissaries who
are doing supervisory work at the
Steel Plant. and showed that they had
considerable experience as footballers.
wagstafr outstripped every Wash
ington player in his scramble for the
leather-covered globule of atmosphere
when the ball was carried to the To-
Gals goal. He succeeded in shooting
the toy into the net three times.
Capt. Cox was responsible for the
third tally of the Steel Plant aggrega-
tion. when he deflected hot shot
from wagstar's toe. the ball rolling
into the net. Washington's lone score
was made shortly after the second
half started. Arnold and Cox brought
the ball to the center and Riley drib-
bled slowly to goal and with a cross
kick netted the ball. The summary:
The Washington herald., 1916-01-17
HAVANA RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Five furlongs. Palm Leaf. loe
MCColloughl. ! 10 S. to 2 out, won: Cherry
Seed, liz (Tsplin). to l. 2 to l. to s, s~cpnd
Esewhere l05 Pitzl, to 5. 5 to s. out, third.
Time. 90 rs. Kettle Drum. Yellow Eyes Gitana,
and Lord Wells also ran.
SECOND RACE-Five hulonss AnAui. liz
CDuylel, to s. l to ?. l to 4 won; Laura llo
CTurneri, 4 to l. s to s. to s. second: Quick liz
Connolly. To ?, to 2. to s. third. Time.
0o35. Montreal. Fort Monroe. WayeJing and
Bulgar also ran.
THIRD RACE-SiI furlonss Mac lli (Con-
nolly), to 5. to s. | to 4, won; Brarpath. le4
Uapsile). TO l, even, 5 to s. second; Cooser Io6
tPitzl. to l, to 2 even, third. Time. las
Lady Bryn. Csethumpian. Regular, Crisco. Tener.
and San Jon also ran.
FOURTH RACE-Six furlonSA Skiles Knob. Ill
Uapaillel, to !. to 2. to s, won: Maxim :
Choice. Dg BAN. to s. l to . out second
Encore, los CHirst) l3 to 5. even, 2 to 5, third
Time. lI2 rs. Lily Orme. yolant. and Zsl also
ran.
FIFTH RACE-One mik Centznri l0 CTap
hn) to l. to s, ) to s. won; Napier loi
tGartneri. to 10. to 5. out, second: Blue Mouse
los CWhymart). to l, to l. even. third. Time
81. Ben Uncas, Tiger I'm Wander Beaumont
Belle Chas +. Granger, Nina Muchaho. and
Aftrrgiow also ran.
SIXTH CE-Mile and fifty yards Ben Quince
los (Pitz), to !, to l. even. won; Lochiel Ill
tTurnerl, to 2. even, to 5, second; Reflection.
g (Crusel, Is to l. to !. ) to l. third. Time
1S3. Change. ScuIdi, Altamahs, Flying Feet, and
Luther also nn.