Williston City Election Leads to Citizens Ticket Win
In Williston the Citizens Ticket defeated the Municipal Ownership slate by about twenty votes. The Citizens nominees were Joseph Vegley O B Hayes and S Brownell. Municipal Ownership ran Wm R McChesney John Heffernan and L V Coulter. Judge Goss presided as perjury case of Dick Adair and early spring court actions followed in Williston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Ownership
Citizens
Wm. R. McChesney
John Heffernan
L. V. Coulter
Joseph Vegley
O. B. Hayes
S. Brownell
Adair
Montana
Interest of Baseball in North West Dakota League
J A McGlynn, president of the North West Dakota Baseball League, visited the city to promote league growth across towns between here and Minot. He plans to visit every league town to start practice and organize activities. He is compiling a book with league rules, player photos, town writeups, and fan information. In a separate matter, a verdict awarded Stewart $100 damages for a building dispute after a brief jury deliberation.
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J. A McGlynn
North West Dakota Baseball League
Here
Minot
Fternoon
Jin
Stewart
Palda
D. C
Williston City Visit by U S Commissioner Dickin son
Williston welcomed U S Commissioner W N Dick inson of Portal with his wife. He toured the city and countryside, praising both regions. He marveled at Williston’s hustle and bustle and predicted it would become one of the state’s largest and best cities soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
U.S
W. N Dickinson
Portal
Verdict For Stewart In Justice Court Case
The case of N. A. Stewart versus A. Baussiman proprietor of the Fair store was tried in Justice court before L. A. Butler Tuesday. Stewart sued for possession of his building occupied by the defendant.
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N. A. Stewart
A. Baussiman
Fair Store
Baussiman
L. A. Butler Fuesday
Arbor Day Proclamation for North Dakota 1906
Proclaimed in line with state custom to set aside a day for planting trees and shrubs. Designates Friday April 27, 1906, for Arbor Day urging citizens to beautify homes and public places. Encourages school and public institution involvement to teach children the wisdom of forest growths for present and future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie States
North Dakota
Groves to Brighten State Ties to Nature and Civic Good
Governor Sarles urges unity in common labor for beautification of North Dakota with nature’s love elevating citizens. He calls for planting groves as temples of God to honor leaf and shade, notices signed at the Capitol on March 28, 1906 by Governor Sarles and Secretary of State Porter.
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Bismarck
Y. Sarles
Soil Survey Work Near Williston Planned This Spring
John Bruegger reports from the U S Department of Agriculture that Thomas D Rice will lead a soil survey around Williston likely starting May 1 with help from a North Dakota Economic Survey representative Prof D E Willard will visit soon. The 500 square mile area covers 14 townships and joins earlier surveys near Fargo and Bismarck to map soil types for crop guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bruegger
Martin Whitney
Bureau of Soils of
United States
Fargo
Grand Forks
Valley City
Minot
Bismarck
Department of Agriculture and Managers of
North Dakota
Rice
Change in Firm Name Inadvertently Noted
West and Woodman hardware in this city last week was renamed West and Rawson after W C Rawson of Minot purchased M L Woodman’s interest. Mr Rawson will be on the road most of the time while Mr West, previously manager, will oversee operations. Mr Woodman remains in Lewiston Mont and will continue to manage the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West & Woodman Hardware Company
W. C. Rawson
Minot
Marshall Wells Hardware Company
Duluth
M. L. Woodman
West & Rawson
West
Woodman
Lewiston
Mont
Mr. Rawson
Citizenship Papers Available in Williston on Tuesday
Judge E. B. Goss will return to Williston on the tenth of the month to issue citizenship papers. Any resident seeking naturalization may obtain them at that time.
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E. B. Goss
Williston
Lowenthal Skirts Offer Best Fitting Styles
The well known Lowenthal skirt line is presented as perfectly made and superbly fitting. Prices range from 8.75 to 10 dollars, with a strong invitation to view the selection.
Silks Spring Line Showcases Largest Selection Yet
The exhibition highlights the largest spring line of silks shown, featuring snappy up-to-date shades and patterns. Fashion notes emphasize breadth and modern styling across new silk textiles and designs.
Ribbons and Carpets For Spring Decor
Local shop advertises a full stock of neck ribbons and decorative ribbons. Customers are invited to choose from fancy and plain ribbons and to ask for help in coordinating with spring carpets or rugs.
Laces and Embroideries Featured for Seasonal Demand
A local shop promotes a lace and embroidery season with a focus on Swiss embroidered sets imported for display. The collection highlights high valued items and fashionably intricate designs aimed at attracting buyers this season.
Williston High School Fights Hard In Opera House Basketball
A Friday evening basketball game at the opera house pitted Williston High School against Williston. The town team won while the high school squad displayed strong play in both halves. Umpire Westergard, assistant county superintendent, earned full satisfaction. The arena drew spectators from nearby towns on the Great Northern. Players included Frank Gordon, Li Van Slyck, Eugene Bruegger, Wm Harvey, Louis Bellinger, W. W. Jeffries, Winfield Harvey, Harry Smith, George Schafer, J Case, Louie Mayo and sub. Afterward, young people danced for a couple of hours.
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Opera House
Williston
Westergard
Great Northern
High School
Frank Gordon LI
van Slyck
Eugene Bruegger
Harvey Louis Bellinger
W. W. Jeffries Winfield Harvey Harry Smith
George Schafer
Case Louie Mayo
Missouri River ice breakup eases flooding fears after break up
The Missouri River released its ice last Friday with only modest water rise. Snow was scarce west of the river, reducing the danger. A single small gorge near Buford was less severe than feared. Several people narrowly escaped while crossing the ice before the break up. some lost their teams but were rescued.
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Missouri
Buford
Miners Narrow the Strike Ares In Fight Over Arbitration
The union claims to have won the first battle against coal operators, estimating about half the mines and men will sign a wage agreement at the 1903 scale for two years. Operators refuse arbitration. The strike area will shrink to about 50 percent of the bituminous field as miners prepare for further actions and executive plans.
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Polis
Ind
Illiiois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Southwest
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Illinois
United Mine Workers of America
Te Doard
Unio
Mitchell
Anthracite Miners’ Committee
George F. Baer
Opertor
F. L. Robbins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph Wegley
C. B. Hayes
Goss
Orver City Elections
J. A Johnson
Wall
Aaker
Johnson
George A. Duis
John Dinnie
Richard J. Purcell
Phillip McLaughlin
D. C. Greenleaf
Rugby
A. H. Jones
Sarles
E. F. Porter
Secretary of State
Williams County
Bruegger
Bruegger Mercantile CO
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