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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
12
O J Olson announces candidacy for state auditor representing the Republicans. He notes service as Cass County auditor from 1897 to 1903, pledges to move to Bismarck, supervise the office, and act with honesty for the welfare of all North Dakotans.
Williston North Dakota February 27 108 To the Editor I announce I will seek the Republican primary nomination for Williams County sheriff in June. A Williams County resident since 1888 I farmed at Grinnell and now own six hundred forty acres on Cow Creek. I have paid taxes and supported the party throughout my voting years. If nominated I will perform all duties to the best of my ability.
Malcolm Markuy declares his candidacy for sheriff of Williams County for the coming term. He submits to Republican voters in the county primary on Wednesday June 2, 1908.
Ole A Thorson announces his bid for sheriff of Williams County for the ensuing term. The campaign submission is subject to Republican voters' approval at the primary on Wednesday June 24 1908.
A Republican candidate announces for Williams County Sheriff subject to the June 24, 1908 primary election. The message urges voters to support the nominating process and the candidate’s qualification for the office.
Representation bid announced by Frank T Poe a Republican with fourteen years in the district and two terms as McKenzie county sheriff He declares loyalty to the party and pledges best effort if elected ahead of the June 24 1908 primary election and local voters will decide.
A candidate for Sheriff announces for the Republican electors of Williams County, subject to primary decision on June 24, 1908. The statement pledges fearless duty and platform adherence and earnestly solicits votes and support.
T E Reilly announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Williams County. He respectfully solicits Republican electors to vote at the primary on June 24 1908 in Williams County North Dakota. He signs from Williston.
A Williams County Republican announces re election bid for County Judge of Williams County North Dakota subject to the June 24 1908 primary. The incumbent has served one term and pledges to continue performing duties to the best of ability if re elected.
K M Atterberry announces candidacy for Republican nomination for re election as County Auditor of Williams County. He states support from friends would be appreciated.
A Williams County Republican candidate announces intent to seek the nomination for county treasurer at the June 24 primary. The statement pledges to personally conduct official business if nominated and elected and asks for voter support.
Baggey A Langtie announces candidacy for Williams County Register of Deeds. He asks voters to decide at the primary election on June 24 and respectfully seeks their support, filing from Kermit, North Dakota.
To the voters of Williams county I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for the office of clerk of the district court subject to the decision of the voters at the primary election to be held in 1908. Av HE. Brown.
A political notice announces Perey Be Crewe as a candidate for the office of clerk of the District Court of Wikliars Count for the ensuing term. The primary election date is June 24, 18.
Williams County voters are informed that L. O. Higley announces candidacy for Republican nomination for Register of Deeds. Primary date stated as June 24. Higley respectfully solicits votes and support from the electorate.
Morten H. Ailen announces candidacy for the Register of Deeds of Williams County North Dakota subject to voters at the primary held June 24 1908. The notice states the candidate seeks nomination and outlines the election context and eligibility.
For States Attorney the Republican Electors of Williams County North Dakota announce candidacy for the Republican nomination for the office of states attorney subject to the primaries to be held on the 24th day of June 108. TS. Beker.
C.O. Borstad announces candidacy for County Commissioner fourth district in Williams County for the upcoming primary on June 24 1908. He states this is subject to Republican voters approval and notes residence in Honetraill N E Dy and district range 10L and W2.
Ry Brown announces candidacy for Williams County State's Attorney in North Carolina. He states the run is subject to the Republican voters at the upcoming primary election.
Notices from Rescena J W Brantielen and A L Knauf announce candidacy for the Republican nomination for Williams County States Attorney in the 1908 primaries held June 4. More than one candidate seeks the office. Voters are urged to support their preferred nominee in the primary election.
A set of candidate notices from North Dakota voters announces Gro. P. Homars as a Republican candidate for representative from the 41st district, Ke Charlson for county treasurer, and FB Chapman for state senator from Williams and McKenzie counties. The notices indicate primaries and general election timing and emphasize council to serve the district and state.
The Williston North Dakota City Council invites sealed bids by April 6 1908 for sidewalk construction per plans on file with the City Engineer. Bids must include a certified check of fifty dollars. A clerk note records this tender as of March 1 1908.
Department of the Interior Williston North Dakota May 19 1908 notice lists Jon Nethels and W Simms of Trenton and Williston ND filing for five year proofs on homestead entries. Witnesses named include WP Thornton DD Davidson DF Kerna ME Curry and A Lutz. Proof dates set before the register and receiver in Williston on April 27 1908 and May 22 1908 respectively.
Notice is given by Ole J Grinstvedt administrator of the estate of Jorgen O Grinstvedt late of Williams County North Dakota deceased to creditors and all persons with claims against the estate to exhibit them with proof within four months after first publication to the administrator at his residence in the Township of Wloomfield Teal county North Dakota dated April 1st A.D. First publication on the day of April As Dy PWR. 42-5
Contests in land entries and mortgage foreclosure ads run in Williston North Dakota notices. Details include contestant actions by Ju sutteiant and Adolph Frederickson, showing abandoned homesteads, due diligence in service, and hearings set for May 20 1908 before the Register and Receiver. Also describes a mortgage sale of Alfred Stark property in Williams County with sale date May 16 1908 at 3 pm and the lot description.
Ordinance No 67 amends electric light rates by meter with tiered charges from 13 to 10 cents per kilowatt hour and a minimum one dollar monthly fee, plus penalties and shutoff rules. Also notice of public land sale by General Land Office with May 26 bid date and claimant deadline, Victor Chaffer Receiver.
The April 6 1908 city election returns were canvassed by the Official Canvassing Board in Williston Williams County North Dakota. Aldermen present were Atterberry Boyd Brown Brownell and Vohs with Van Dyke absent. Charles Baldwin was rejected as mayor with votes in wards one two and three totaling 27 2 and 4 respectively and no mayor candidate receiving a valid result.
BMlax Munger of Williston ND leads notices of intention to cultivate land for 1908 season at the Williston US Commissioner office. Names Geos Harkey Jens Wikimy Asif Munyor Farris Lyon listed as associates in Wiliston ND and Squires ND.
Notice details a public leasing of school and institution lands in Nameerate and North Dakota to occur April 26 1908 at 10 am in Willistes Court House. Lands valued at ten dollars per acre or more rent season 1908. lower valued lands long term five years. Rentals listed. fees for leases. payment terms. complete land list filed with county auditor. Board of University School Lands reserves right to reject bids. Land Commissioner U S Heane signs.
Milos Gorton of Williston North Dakota filed notice of intention to make final five year proof for Homestead Entry No 25962 dated January 6 1904 on the northwest quarter of section within township and range. Proof to be submitted to the Register and Receiver at Williston North Dakota on April 25 with cultivation and residence by witnesses Christian Olson Nels C Knutson John Mc Grath M Bartholomew all of Williston North Dakota.
Peter Grorud of Williston North Dakota has filed notice of intent to make final five year proof in support of his homestead entry number 14815 made April 18 1908 for the southwest quarter of section one in township ten north range six west. Proof will be made before the register and receiver at Williston ND on April 28 1908 to show residence and cultivation. Claimants named include Joe Gromatker John Gromatker J L Smith and M Clark of Williston No. 8, North Dakota.
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