In Town and Out in Williamsport
Local notes describe weather, social visits, and market chatter. Movements include Archamnault visiting town, Derr moving to a claim southwest, and numerous arrivals and departures at Williamsport and nearby farms. Public notices mention school board, railroad work, and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisby's
Archamnault
W. M. Derr
Bismarck
Northern Pacific
New York
H.W. Day
Williamsport
Millinery and Sewing Goods On Offer In Bismarck
Miss Kate Brady returns from the East with a large assortment of the latest millinery styles. The firm K Brady Co. offers the finest stock in Bismarck at reasonable rates. Also complete stock of sewing machines needles oils and related supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Brady
K. Brady & Co
Bismarck
Seed varieties offered at Bismarck Greenhouse
Seed corn varieties priced from two to three dollars per bushel. Grass and Clover Seeds Saskatchewan Wheat Scotch Fife Wheat White Russian Oats White Australian Oats Field Peas and Beans Garden and Mower Seeds advertised as the best in the world at the Bismarck Greenhouse in Bismarck, North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Bismarck
Postponed opening of Fairview school to May 11
Glencoe and surrounding correspondents report local notices and community events. The Fairview school opening is delayed to May 11. Local horse trading, baptisms, and church enrollments appear alongside farming activity, cattle movements, and settlement notices in Winchester, Williamsport, Gayton, and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glencoe
G.encoe
Fairview
E. C. Taylor
B. Lawrence
Bismarck
Higgins Becomes Sole Proprietor of Frisby’s Paints
Among Capital City institutions, Bismarck Steam Laundry and Dye-Works is noted. Mr. E Higgins now sole proprietor, promising prompt service and reasonable rates. Emmons County residents urged to call on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
8. E. Higgins
Emmons County
Oats and Wheat for Sale by Briggs and Shelly
Cull on the undersigned two and a half miles southwest of Williamsport for oats and wheat offered by Briggs and Shelly. Williamsport Temperance Society held a Saturday social with music by Lillie Keim and William Campbell D R Rupert and Charles Kilbourn. Dancing and a bountiful supper followed, ending at midnight with attendees claiming a successful temperance gathering and hope for future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dickson
McNeil Creek
Dickson
Pilcher Domicile
Wm. Ogle
Briggs & Shelly
Williamsport
Joan Kurtz
Williamsport Temperance Society
Lillie Keim
William Campbell
D. R. Rupert
Charles Kilbourn
The Poultry Bulletin Subscription Offer
A promotional note extols The Poultry Bulletin established in 1869 as the oldest best poultry, pigeons, and pets magazine. It promises 82 pages, finely illustrated, and monthly issues for one dollar per year, with prompt delivery upon mailing address and payment to The Poultry Bulletin in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultry Bulletin
New York City
Chicago Cottage Organ Co Rebuilds After Flames
The Chicago Cottage Organ Company lost its entire factory to a fire months ago but quickly began erecting extensive new buildings and is now ready to resume operations. The note expresses optimism about the restart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Cottage Organ Company
Second Annual Territorial Fair Planned at Huron
Secretary Bushnell of the Territorial Board of Agriculture announces the second annual territorial fair under the Dakota Board of Agriculture to be held at Huron from September 6 to 10, 1886. Fifteen thousand dollars in premiums will be offered including three hundred fifty dollars for the best county exhibits. Reduced rail rates and free transportation for stock and exhibits are provided. Premium list to be ready June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bushnell
Territorial Board of Agriculture
Huron
Dakota Board of Agriculture
Two Hundred Cows and Heifers at Manning’s Ranch
Two hundred cows and young heifers two-year-olds at Manning’s ranch listed by Locan and McCuOvan, Bismarck, D. T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning's Ranch
Locan & McCu
Ovan
Bismarck, D. T
Williamsport County Board Approves Road Payments and Petitions
Williamsport Emmons county board meets with Chairmen James B. Gayton approving six days of road work at two dollars per day and authorizing payment. A Harmons County road petition is allowed, and a Logan Township route is granted with W J Yeuter tasked to review costs. County officials list numerous audited bills, sheriff Wade’s Gilbert case expenditures, and a local Sunday Sabbath notice invites attendance. A prairie pony race near Williamsport draws $25 purse, with Bald Face and Jake leading to a close finish. timekeepers and bidders participate actively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Roop
John Kurtz
A. Croghan
Logan School Township
Henry Mittlestedter
Ohio
J. W. Parker
Parker & Parkes
Bismarck Oak
Leonard du Heaume
Libben A. Kurtz
Roop
R. L Durant & Co
Bismarck
Bitter Creek
County Board
Thomas Kelly
Connor
Williamsport
Duncan McGillis
John Blake
Massachusetts
Anderson
Missouri
A. Manson
Gayton and
Childs
Parks
Wade
Imstead
Empad
Monay
Williamsront
D. T
James B. Gayton
W. L. Yeater
R. W. Childe
W. B. Brown
Emmona
Burleigh
Harmons County
Winona
Lhence
Cattail Creek
Township 130
Logan Township
Tegan County
W. J. Yeuter Wan
West Publishing Company
Daskota Justice Practice
Donald Stevenson
Thomas Parks
Freighit En
Henry Timias
Stollard
John Yegen
D. Kt
Streeter
William V. Wade
Gilbert
Emmons
Coe
John Morris ‘Company
Chicago
Gayton’s Landing
W. Childs
B. Gayton
Thomas Panks
Williansport
Tuaipeville
J. A. Cotton
I. A. Arcbambault
Jake
Thomas Bottomley
BR Close Steond
Bill
Jud Wil
Iam WY. Wade
James Foster
H. A. Archambault
H. A. Armstrong
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Gulf River Lumber Co
C. S. Weaver
Edwards & Bradford
Jefferson & Kasson
Bismarck, Dak
M, Wick
Fourth Street
City Hall
Dakota
ST. Paul
SIG. Hanauer & CO. Proprietors
E. A Linny
Dan Eisenberg
Postoffice
DAK
Hamburgs
WM. M. Pye, JR
F. E. Stone
T. W. Griffin
Otner Main and
Fourth Sts
Frank M. Searles
George Jennings
J. W. Raymon
Justus Braan
W. B. Bett
THE
Bismarck National Bank
P. Flams
Justus Bango
Avex
McKenzie
F. J. Cau
W. C. Bapuen
Badger & Lilly
Long Lake Creek
Horsehead Creek
Livonn
Dismarek
Duk
J. G. Rapeve
Real Estate and Loans
Room
Union Block
J.H. Marshall
Main Street
Fourth
C. Pettit
A. Armstrong
Williamsport, Dik
E. ‘Tt
Herrick
Williamsport, DT
J. Edgerly
Central Block
D. Kendrick
Dakota Block
Annes At
V. Barnes
Law
First National Bank
Ohn
A. Stovell
Griffin’ S Block
J.F. Fort
L. Fort
John C. Hollembark
E, Wright
Hollembark & Wright
A. First. National’ Bank Block
H, Williamson
D. I
Raymond's Bank
C N. Hunt
Attorney-At-Law
Dar
Arvey Barris
Heel Ermont’ BS. Quo
Douglas
John McCror
Palace Drug
Dakota Stock
J.W. Parker
Mandigo
J. A. Robinson
Ira
Keim
New Deal
Restelline
George
Stevenson
Buchanan Valley
Beaver Creek
Lambert
McPherson County
Ipswich
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Wm. Nl
Fish
William
T. P. Herron
Herron
Dunn & Co
Sheridan House
B. F. Burge
G. W. Burge
Winchester
John
Charles Parker
Geil
Annie E. Geil
Williamsport Neghborhood
Johnnie Edick
Boutillier
Tighe
Johnnie
County News
Albert Barnes Presbyterian Church
Messrs
Din
Frank Buckley
Bates’ Ranch
Wilner
Livona
C. C. Livingston
Henry Baker
John Wilds
Mr. Smith
William Gardner
Gayton
McLean
Chirence
Kere
Mr. Kerr
Mrs. McLean
Jacob Stouder
Anovil
Gayros
Fred Smith
Moone
Gaytos
L. Parks
W. V. Wade
Minnesota
John McCrory
Henneburger
Sing Sing
N. Y
Rivenside
Charles Barr
A. Herholz
Michigan
James Parker
South Prairie
Flick and Holstein
Sand Creek
Isaak Walton
Winchester School Board
Fort Wayne
Ind
James Kerr
Mr. McLean
James Mapil
Tacoma
W.T
Alive Petrie
Manx
Messrs. Sig. Hanauer & Co
Jas. W. Caldwell
Blue Island Avenue
Church Services
David Wirt
Dean Sm
Fargo
Dickinson
Wirt
Saar
Frisby’s
Blue Stone
Jounx Governioun
Buchanan
Temperance Social
Poultry Pays
Territorial Fair
the Board of Commissioners of
Strauss
Canada
UMC
Capital National Bank
Emitions
Oreo
sPerieenlad
Hi. A. Archambattit
Jonmx Kuntz
C. H. Bumstead
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