24 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1896
Page
1
East Grand Forks reports gaining 15000 from saloon licenses as local Republicans debate free silver and McKinley. T B Allen's new building front was installed this week while Brown and Jack estimate about 50 head of sheep lost in the recent term.
A patchwork of small items from Williston Dickinson and Fargo highlights include Armour meats at Hedderich Bros, a round-up ball by the stockmen’s association, comments on the Fargo Republican convention, and local civic notices. Reports cover weather snow, a skull found near Dickinson, Dr FLG Sandy’s Fargo death, and various social events, meetings, and upcoming elections in Williams and surrounding counties.
Judge Leonhardy of Williston suffered a light left sided stroke and is confined to his room but rapidly recovering. Dr Hoyt of Glasgow Mont, who visited Williston a week ago, is seriously ill with pneumonia and was taken to St Paul by parents Monday evening for medical care. The late M E conference at Jamestown records Rev H Genbrook assigned to Kulm and Ashley near Bischuck. Williston was left unprovided for.
Geo Noble, visiting from his ranch, reports heavy losses to his herd after the recent storm as cattle fell into holes and ravines. Hebel counted six to eight dead, with more feared. The rest of the text discusses public figures shifted by financial debates and a mock schoolmaster analogy.
A gentleman asked a lawyer what to do after lending $500 and the borrower fled. The lawyer advised writing to seek an acknowledgment for $5,000 lent, or at least a reply stating $500 to create a receipt and proceed against it if needed.
Williams county district court adjourned term will be held at Williston on Wednesday April 29 1896. By order of D E Morgan Judge Fraxe Warn Clerk.
On the first Monday in May 1896 voters in Williston North Dakota will elect village officers. Positions include two trustees per district a village treasurer clerk justice of the peace marshal and the village clerk. Polls open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the courthouse with Frank Wild as village clerk. Also a stray ad for Beatty's Oreana Sudan items appears in the notice.
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