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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-06-08
GREAT NORTHERN TRAIN
WRECKED BY AVALANCHE

Passenger train No. 4, due in Will
liston at 2:45 Sunday morning, was
wrecked by an avalanche Of rock at
Katka, Idaho, small town II miles
east of Bonner's Ferry, Saturday. The
engineer and firemen were killed. The
engine was hurled from the track and
sank in 80 feet Of water. The mail
car was knocekd from the track but
stood almost on end at the edge of
the river, but none of the other cars
were derailed, according to reports,
and the passengers did not learn of
the accident for some time after it
happened. A press report states that
it is believed that the engineer realized
the danger and tried to stop his
train. He succeeded in bringing it to
a stop, but not until after the engine
had been struck.
The porters knew little about the
accident but the conductor gave the
following account:
81 was coming between the sleep
ing and observation apartments when
was suddenly hurled to the door,
my head striking it with such force
that deep cut resulted. The train
came to a sudden stop and we rushed
to the doors and were in time to see
the engine sink out Of sight and to
see the mail car on its end at the
edge of the river. The mail clerk
was rescued from the car and sus-
tanned but light injuries. Those who
were in their berths in the sleeping
cars knew nothing of the accident till
later when they were awakened"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-06-08
OPP0RTUNES TWICE
DEFEAT MAG|C|ANS
WAS BIG COMIC FEATURE OF
THE SEASON-FIRST GAME
rs; SECOND GAME Sc.

The Opportunes were owls Satur-
day highland didn't do much until
after s:45 when they grabbed the
game under cover of darkness. 1t was
a great surprise for the Magicians
as they had the game won-almost,
having added three runs to their
credit in the first of the ninth. And
it looked as though they had the
game pegged by at least three points.
But as Maurice Katten says, "you
never can tell" and those unloyal spec
tators who left at this juncture miss
ed the best part of the game. Those
who "didn't give up the ship" had the
pleasure of seeing the Opportunes
live up to their name and romp home
with the bacon by marking four scores
in the last four minutes of playing.
At the start-off there wasn't much
excitement anywhere-in fact it was
so still you could hear the jumps
1ngersoll. Things dragged along and
by and by Williston scored three times
in the third. Then the Mags got ex-
cited and raped out a score in each
the fourth and fifth, the home boys
took a number in the sixth, and Mi
not hung up two more in the seventh,
which tied up the score and when the
visitors got in three more runs in the
first of the ninth a good many of
the fans said "good night" But the
game wasn't over. Not yet.
There were several B. H. plays on
both sides, and in fact at one time it
looked like it would be nine-reels of
C. Chaplin stuff, but the finish was
such happy disappointment that the
rest was forgiven whether forgotten
or not. Rush starred for Minot. A
peep at the box discloses:
CONTINUED on page 81
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-06-08
DEATH SUMMONS YOUNG MAN

While, seated at the dining table
at his home in the Union block Satur-
day afternoon about 1870 John w.
Won Media suddenly collapsed and ex-
pired few moments later, death be-
ing due to heart failure. With him at
the time of his death was his wife,
DR.. Jones was Immediately summoned
but death had claimed its victim be-
fore he arrived. The body was re-
moved to the Hamre undertaking par
lors and Sunday was taken to Mime
apolis where interment will be made,
Minneapolis being the home Of the:
young mans parents.
Mr.. Won Media had been resident
of Williston for several years and
was employed at the Great Northern
offices here. The young man was 90
years, 6 months of age and was ma
tive of North Dakota having been
born at Fargo. A year ago he was
united in marriage with Miss Katie:
Prebel, young lady who has grown
up in Williston. The many friends
and acquaintances of Mrs. Won Media
sympathize with her in the deep sor-.
row that has so suddenly come upon
her.
Mrs. Won Media left for Minneapo-
lis Tuesday noon to attend the funeral
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-06-08
HUGE ENGINE TOPPLES
OVER IN LOCAL YARDS

Last Thursday afternoon a huge
engine, tender and two flat cars top
pied over near the ice houses at the
west end of the yards, and it took
large crew Of men and the wrecking
outfit all day Friday to get the roll
ing stock back onto the track. The
engine was of course damaged to con-
siderable extent.
The accident was caused by the CIV
ing away Of the filing where the new
sidings are being put in. The engine
crew escaped injury by jumping when
the engine started to tip.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-06-08
RAY ENTERTAINED BIG SUN.
DAY SCHOOL CONVENTION

Blue skies, plenty of sunshine and
fine roads were enjoyed by the many
delegates and visitors who attended
the convention of the Williams County
Bible School association held at Ray
the evening of June third and all day
the fourth. "
Seven auto loads Of delegates and
interested friends left Williston Sat-
urday afternoon to take part in the
big parade which was to open the an
nual meeting.
Sunday eight autos, many of them
beautifully decorated and led by the
Ray band, moved through the main
business and residence streets of Ray,
finally forming a complete circle
around the race track where the band
gave a short concert. Special men,
tion should be made of the auto of C.
w. McGee which was devoted to the
cradle roll of the Ray Sunday school.
On the front of the car was cradle
holding a large baby doll while the
car itself was filled with tiny tots.
After the band concert the crowd
adjourned to the opera house where
the opening session was held. Rev.
H. S. Harriss, president Of the asso-
citation presided, and after the sing
ing of "Onward Christian Soldiers"
by the audience he presented Attorney
Moellring of Ray who welcomed the
convention to Ray. James Hoffman
Batten of Williston who delivered an
address on the formulation Stones of
Society," dealing particularly upon the
influence of the home which today, he
said, is being lost by an attempt to
shift it's responsibilities upon the
church and the schools.
Before introducing the next speak
er the chair appointed committees on
finance, nominations and resolutions.
The second speaker was Rev. Walter
A. Snow of Fargo, general secretary
of the State Sunday School associa-
ton. Mr.. Snow said his address was
to be a story-and the story he told
was of a big man who, through the in
fluence of his boyhood Sunday school
teacher is now devoting his life to
juvenile church work and studying
and handling boys of every age and
temperament and directing hundreds
Of them into the Sunday schools. Of
CONTINUED on page 81
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-06-08
WILLISTON HORSES IN MONEY

r. F. Hawley writes from Rouleau,
Sask., where he entered his horses in
a track meet last week, that his ami
mails were both firsts in the races
there, taking ythree straight heats
apiece. The ime was not fast as the
track was heavy, PIT Ia being the
best time made.
Axeybetta won the free for all pace
and Sir Archibald the 2:30 pace.
Axeybetta holds the Canadian record,
and Mr.. Hawley believes that this
horse will be able to make the mile
in 2:09 in July at the great Brandon
race course.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-06-08
WORK STARTED ON NEW FIRST
NATIONAL BANK BUILDING

Last week work was commenced on
the new First National bank build
ing which will occupy the site at the
corner of Main street and Broadway
adjoining the Rawson building.
Old Landmark Gone
The little old wooden structure that
has occupied that site for a number
of years was one of the oldest frame
buildings on upper Main street and
ten years ago was the home of The
Graphic. It formerly stood where the
Rawson building now is and it was
while it was the home of this paper
that it was moved to the corner lot.
While the building has outlived its
usefulness the tough old cottonwood
lumber in it's frame was still strong
and showed little detoriation.
The new building will be made a
handsome two story structure cover
ing the entire site from the tele-
phone building on Broadway to the
Main street front. The ground floor,
on completion of the building will
be occupied, by the Creaser drug store
and the Williston Electric Construc-
ton company.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-06-08
A DOUBLE WEDDING

A double wedding took place at the
Congregational manse Wednesday
when DR.. James Hoffman Batten per-
formed the ceremonies uniting in mar
rage William George Mengel and
George Mengel and Clara Wilhelmina
Busch both Of Williston, and Carl
Julian Stenson of Williston and Alma
Friedaricha Albrecht Of Bonetraill.
The Brides are sisters. Both couples
viii reside at so Second avenue west.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-06-08
GRADUATION CLASS
RECEIVE DIPLOMAS
AUDITORIUM FILLED TO CAPAC--
ITY BY THRONG WHICH AT
TENDED EXERCISES

The Class of 1916, Williston High
School, was not only large numerical
ly but was exceedingly popular with
the general public if the attendance
at their commencement exercises is
to be taken as criterion.
Nearly an hour before the pro-
gram commenced the large hall b.
gan to fill and by the time that the
class march was played there was.
not vacant seat to be seen. CARRIED
in cap and gown, as becomes senior
class, the graduates took their seats
on the stage, and the program opened
with the singing of "Away to the
Fields" by the high school chorus Of
$50 voices, after which Rev. I. G.
Monson offered prayer.
A solo, "O'er The Billowy Sea-" by
Howard E. Mcdonald was one Of tho.
most pleasing numbers on the pro-
gram as the hearty applause gave
proof.
"America, Gods Melting Pot" the"
Grafton by Miss Irene Petty, saEuta--
torian, was well delivered and gave
evidence of the fact that the young
lady had given careful attention. and
study to the preparation of her sub
ject.
Carl T. Hogan, valedictorian Of thu
class of '16, chose as topic for his
Grafton "This Wonderful Republic" q.
selection which was indeed most time
ly and appropriate. Mr.. Hogan ham
died his interesting subject in a.
pleasing manner, his delivery was ex--
cellent and his poise and expression
equal to that of much more mature
orator.
The high school chorus then favor
ed the audience with "Miller's Woo
ing" (Fanning).
The commencement address was
given by the we'll known speaker, Dr.
Karl r. Stolz, Of Wesley College, on
the topic .The Practical 1dealist" Dr..
stolz IL always I very Instructive and
entertaining speaker and on this occa-
sion he fully maintained his reputa-
ton in the splendid lecture which he.
delivered.
The next number was italia
(Donizetti) by the high school chorus,
Superintendent White then pre-
sented the class to the audience, after
which President M. J. Borden of the
school board, presented the diplomas.
to the members of the class, and the.
program was concluded by the chorus
singing "Good Night, Good Might.
Beloved" (Dinsuti).
The Glass
Anna Bell, Stella Julia Bottom
Ethel Grace Bradley, Francis Han
cock Carpenter, Nellie Dishon, Eleanor
Gladys Steen, Harry James Eaton,
Harold Gauthier, Lurline Virginia
Goddard, Stephen David Grantier,
Carl Theodore Hogan, Clifford Olano
Kvindlog, Virgil Asa Levitt, Lois
Vivian Logan, Howard Earnest No
Donald, Robert Lee Minckler, Nellie
Mary Munyer, Orabelle Olmstead,
Geneva Irene Petty, Esther Rawit-
scher, Mary Elizabeth Rhodes, Louis
Edward Schumacher, Walter Joseph
Shikany, May Isabelle Smith. Gud-un
Charlotte Sorem, Bernice Maybenes
Wheeler Arthur C. Wingate, Sadie
Bernice Wolpert.
The size of the audience was anoth-
er proof that the new armyory-audi-
torium was much needed institu-
tion in the city and that it is none
too large for the needs of our rapidly
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-06-08
DELEGATES LEAVE FOR
FIREMEN'S CONVENTION


Monday morning the delegates from
the local firemen's organization left
to take part in the state convention
to be held at Fargo this week. The
delegation consisted Of the following:
F. H. Smith, Chief
C. F. Anderson, assistant chief
w. L. McCrory
E. Rickard
Tom Woodlands
H. Hentjes
E. Bennett
The convention dates are June 6, z,
8 at which time eight hundred fire.
men of North Dakota cities are ex-
pected to attend the annual conven-
ton of the North Dakota Firemen's
association. It will be the twenty
third annual convention and tourna-
ment. Secretary H. L. Reade promises
some real oldtime sport for the people
of Fargo when the big event is staged.
The parade takes place on the Sec
ond day during the afternoon, while
on the third day the tournament will
be the chief event. There are a num-
ber of liberal cash prizes offered in
this contest.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-06-08
K|TCHNER AND STAFF
DIE IN WRECKED SHIP
COMMUNICATING CHIEF OF BRIT.
ISH LAND FORCES DROWNED
ON WAY TO RUSSIA

1SH LAND FORCES DROWNED
ON WAY TO RUSSIA @
London, June 6.-Great Britain is
mourning the loss of her most noted
military chieftain, Field Marshal Earl
Kitchener, head of the British war
office.
Admiral Jellicoe, reporting the sink
ing says the vessel was sent to the
bottom "either by mine or torpedo" ."
Supposedly Kitchener and his staff
intended to consult the Russian mill
tary authorities regarding the Rus
sian offensive expected to relieve the
Teutonic pressure on Verdun and the
Italian front. .
Jellicoe Reports Disaster
London, June 6.-Admiral Jellicoe,
commander of the British grand fleet,
has reported to the admiralty that the
British cruiser "Hampshire," with
Earl Kitchener and his staff aboard,
has been lost off the west Orkneys.
Four boats were seen to leave the
Hampshire, but a heavy sea was run
ming. Only one capsized boat and
some obdies were found. Kitchener
was on his way to Russia. Admiral
Jellicoe reports that there is little
hope that there are any survivors.
Jellicoe's report to the admiralty
follows:
II report with deep regret that his
majesty's ship the Hampshire, Cap
tain Herbert J. Saville, r. NJ, with
Lord Kitchener and his staff aboard,
was sunk last night about 8 o'clock
to the west of the Orkneys, either by
a mine or torpedo.
"Four boats were seen by observers
on shore to leave the ship. The wind
was north-northwest, and heavy seas
were running. Patrol vessels and de-
stroyers Immediately proceeded to
the spot, and a party was sent along
the coast to search, but only some
bodies and capsized boat have been
found thus far. AS the entire shore
has been searched I greatly fear there
is little hope Of there being any sur
vivors.
His Greatest Achievement
Foremost of his achievements is the
creation from England's unframed
manhood of a huge army. At the
of the war, Great Britain
had only q few hundred thousand
trained men. Today more than s.
000, 900 men are enrolled for the var
ious branches of service. Kitchener
was last mentioned in the cabled dis
patches of Friday when he went to
palace to be questioned
by members of the house of commons
who were not satisfied with the con-
duct O fthe war. No intimation was
given that he intended to leave Eng
land.
Kitchener, who was appointed Sec
retary of state for war on August 8,
1914, soon after the British declara-
tion of war on Germany, is regarded
greatest soldier. There
have been no recent reports of Kitch-
ener's movements.
The Hampshire was one of the
Devonshire class Of six cruisers. She
was built in 1908, and normally car
cied 655 men.
Greatest Naval Battle
On May 81 off the coast of Den
mark was fought what is probably
he greatest naval battle of modern
lines. The loss sustained by the
British is severe according to press
'eports the vessels lost representing
,ver 100000 tons while the German
oss was stated to be about 10000
ons. Definite information regarding
he conflict are not obtainable as re-
,orts fro mthe several countries ma
erially differ.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-06-08
THIRD ANNUAL CORN AND
ALFALFA PICNIC JULY II

Plans are being perfected for the
third annual Williams County Corn
and Alfalfa Picnic which will be held
at the experiment station, Friday July
IA. Further information regarding
this event will appear in these COL
umns from time to time.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-06-08

STORY OMITTED THIS WEEK
Our serial story, "Afoul of Villas
Men, is omitted this week, owing to
the fact that our columns were filled
with articles that could not 60 over to
next. The story will be continued
next week. 1&
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-06-08
Total vote cast.

Total vote cast-...-....-.............. 348
Mrs. Hyde was elected by % ma
jority. The vote was rather light as
compared with regular city elections,
as the male vote is usually in excess
of 500 while at this election both men
and women voted and only 348 ballots
cast.
The proposition for 10-mill addi-
tional levy carried about four to one.
This additional levy is to be used, in
addition to the bonds issued, for the
construction of the new wing to
the high school building, which is now
under way.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-06-08
GREAT Conventions
OPEN At CHICAGO.
ROOSEVELT AND HUGHES ARE
BIG FACTORS-PARTY FEUD
MAY COME TO END

Chicago, June THE Republican
and Progressive national conventions
opened here today an hour apart with
growing hopes Of harmony and the
possibility that this week may see the
end of the bitter feud born here four
years ago.
Leaders of both factions, seeking
beds at dawn today, did so with set
tied convictions that incidents which
would become historical in American
political annals were Immediately i'm
pending.
Rain which began yesterday noon
continued over night and today. Flags,
buntings and streamers hung wet and
detected. Policemen, physicians and
nurses furnished for emergency pur-
poses, were at their stations early.
Early today there was considerable
talk of peace plans among republicans
and progressives, although it was
said nothing definite had been decided
upon.
Both sides seemed desirious of
bringing about harmony if possible.
The plan is said to be to have both
conventions appoint a harmony COM
mittee as soon as practicable. 1t is
pointed out this plan is more salts
factory than having negotiations con-
tinued without definite authority from
the delegates.
Chicago, June 6.-Just before 60
ing into a conference with republican
leaders, George Perkins, the Roose-
velt leader, today issued statement
declaring that Roosevelt had not said
he would refuse to support Hughes or
any other man and assailed the
Hughes supporters for making capital
of his preparedness speech" in
Washington last night.
Political leaders, who profess to be
willing to accept any man for the
presidential nomination who is able to
command the support Of both repub
licans and progressives, are trying to-
day to determine whether Justice
Hughes has been strengthened or
weakened by the temporary concen-
tration of all forces upon him with
the avowed purpose of eliminating
Roosevelt as a republican possibility.
Continued on page y
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-06-08

RESULTS OF SCHOOL ELECTION
Tuesdays school election did not
bring out many voters, probably due
partially to inclement weather. The
result on the vote for board member
was:
E. A. Palmer. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 160
Mrs. S. NJ. Hyde 1873
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CONTINUED on page 81
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-03-03
02294
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. s.
Land Office at Mssoula, Montana,
Jan. 81, 1916. Notice is hereby given
that James Monroe Greenwood, of D.
Astee, Montana, who, on May 26, 1910,
made nd entry, No. O2294, for
Unit A, Lots a, S, Section
6, I. 10 NJ, r. 20 w. M. M. has filed
notice of intention to make five year
proof, under old law, to establish
claim to the land above described,
before John N. Bailey, U. S.
Commissioner, at Roman, Montana, on
the 18th day of March, 1916. Claimant
names as witnesses: Charley Cary, of
D'Aste, Montana, Robert Bennett, of
Leon, Montana, Donald Black, of Ro-
nan, Montana, Romae A. Calkins, of
D'Aste, Montana.
FRANK M. McHAFFIE,
feb mar 3 Register
Non-coal land Flathead Project
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-03-03

Sealed proposals will be receiv-
ed at the office Of the United
States Reclamation Service, St.
Ignatius, Montana, until 2 o'clock
P. NJ, March %, 1916, for the
construction of canals and struc-
lures on the Flathead Project,
Montana, involving about 10000
cubic yards of excavation, 230
cubic yards of reinforced concrete,
500 square yards of paving, lay
ing 5000 linear feet of vitrified
pipe and placing $4,000 pounds
of structural and reinforcing
steel. The work is located from
five to thirty miles north Of
Ravalli.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-03-03
St. Patrick Dance

Arrangements are being made
for a big dance at the Round
Butte school house on Friday
night. March 18th. An Irish"
supper will be served. It is pro-
posed to give all who attend the
best time experienced this Win
ter. Tickets for dance and sup
per will be $1.00 and the pro-
ceeds go to make payments on
the school piano. All are cor
daily invited.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-03-03
O4173
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office, at Missoula, Montana
Jan. 81, 1916. Notice is hereby given
that Frank Combest, of Poison,
Montana, who on April Is, 1912, made
nd entry No. O4l73, for Unit H, 81.
SCI, Sec. 9, T. q NJ, r. q w. NJ.
NJ, has filed notice of intention to,
make three-year proof under new law
to establish claim to the land above.
described, before John N. Bailey, a
U. S. Commissioner, at Roman, Mon
tana, on the 18th day of March,
1916. Claimant names as witnesses
Louis Olson, of Roman, Montana, Nobel
Turner, Henry F. Turner, Frank Mid
dleton, of Poison, Montana.
FRANK M MHAFFIE,
feb mar 3 Register.
Non-coal land Flathead project
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-03-03
MUD CREEK K

Mr.. Mauthe went to Poison
last Sunday and brought home
Mrs. Mauthe who is rapidly re-
covering from her operation.
Theodore GuenzIer, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Guenzler, is CON-
fined to his bed by sickness.
The Mud Creek sewing circle
met with Mrs. j. Corr on We'd
nesday.
Rev. Molthan was a Mud
Creek caller Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
A large crowd gathered at the
Hanelt home on Tuesday evening
Feb. %, and delightfully."- surpris-
ed Miss Lepel, a sister of Mrs.
Hanelt. The crowd proved to be
too large for the Hanelt home,
so retired to the school house
where the evening was spent in
games and songs. A lunch was
served at midnight. Those pre-
sent by family were, R. Lang
hoffs. Schmutzlers, Guenzlers.
Johnsons, Goransons, Olsons,
Corrs, Fleishers, Smiths, Mrs.
Sheeder and daughter, Mr..
Mauthe, Miss Alma and Marie
Myers and August Juhl.
Miss Hilda Lepel left last Tues
day for her home in Alberta
Canada, after spending the Win
ter with her sister and brother
in-law Mr.. and Mrs. Hanelt.
Miss Bertha Fleisher returned
home from Kalispell last week
where she has been spending
the winter.
The dance at the school house
last Saturday evening was well
attended, the music by DellWo
and Resner was good and the
floor was much enjoyed.
R. Bauer returned home last
week from Kalispell, where he
has been spending the winter.
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The school dance at Ravalli last
Saturday night was a success fl
nancially and in attendance. The
baskets sold for $3.50. so and it is
said the dance Melted about SIS.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Bear, Bert
Flaton, J. L. Ozmun and Carl
Resner attended from Roman.