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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
4
Dealers announce new hardware and farm machinery line in Williston. They return from the east with shelves, stoves, wagons, and more, opening May first at Lower Odd Fellows Hall. A Grand Ball at Opera Hall that evening features music and refreshments.
Notice from the Land Office at Minot dated March 24, 1902 announces that H Youngkin has filed to prove up his claim for a tract in township 191 range 1 west. The district court at Williams County will conduct a proof hearing in Williston North Dakota. Witnesses listed include Coulter Mills V Coulter Brown and Pettis all from Williston.
Land Office at Minot announces Albert Poole H E 2418 seeks Bins proof for the sei sws and sw set in sections 10 and 15 township 157 range. He will appear before the Register and Receiver in Minot on March 10 or 15 to prove continuous residence and cultivation with witnesses Paul Renville William McTaviat White Earth ND Martin Jacobson and John Poole all of Minot ND.
Williston residents and visitors frequent the town with names like Gamache Doyle Shannon Carson and Hutchinson. The cold wave touched town limits with a light snow flurry forecast. Community notices cover church fundraisers wagon owners Stroud Bros railroad talk and weddings births and business trips.
Notice announces an election at the Williston court house Williams County North Dakota on the first Monday of May 1902 for one year terms. Positions include one trustee per district clerk treasurer assessor peace marshal and other town offices. Polls open 9 AM to 4 PM. Signed Brow Clerk April 1902.
The Minot land office lists Grant Matthews H F No 585 filing for the SE section 30 and SW section 2 township 14 range 100 in Williams County North Dakota. Witnesses proving residence and cultivation include Hans P Hendrickson Winfield Dunn Ole Bryn Gustav Metzger and R C Sawpoay Register Williston North Dakota.
Notice is given that settler JAN C. YOUNGKIN has filed intent to make commutation proof in support of his claim. The proof is set before Louis Lehtesbeek, Clerk of the District Court, Williams County ND, Williston, ND on May 1, 1902. He seeks for the southwest quarter and use of the northeast quarter of section 10 town 1 north range 20 east. Witnesses: St Lau, Coulter, Arthur D. Mills, Joseph Brown, Judd Pettis, all of Williston, ND. Register B C Saxony.
Land Office at Minot North Dakota March 20 1902 notice that Charles Rinker H E 243 files intention for final proof to support his claim. Proof to be made before Louis Schierbeck clerk district court Williams County Williston North Dakota on May with witnesses Wilhelm Fernow Robert J Ross John Wagner and Paul Sebierbeck all of Williston ND. R C Sansony Register.
Land office at Minot North Dakota publishes notice of intent to file on land Lot 2 Section 29 Township 100 Range 100 for investigator Peder Hendrickson. The filing before Clerk Lovis Schierhuck May 1802 identifies witnesses Grant Matthews Winfield Dunn Ole Bryn and Gustav Motzeer all of Williston North Dakota.
Elizabeth Comford files a contest affidavit against Milton J. Grubb for entry 7 1901 for a land claim in township 1 north range 1 west. Allegations claim failure to prove cultivation habitability and absence of a habitable dwelling or military service. Notice directs appearance at 10 am May 7 before the Register and Receiver with due publication since personal service is not possible.
Notice is published under Timber Lands Act of June 3 1878 for Lots 2 and 27 in a township range area in North Dakota. Nicholas W Comfort of White Earth files sworn statement and offers proof of occupancy and value. Several witnesses named including Harry Hutchins and Angus McKay. Adjacent claimants urged to file adverse claims by June 21 1902 before the register and receiver.
Notice under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 from Minot North Dakota. James of Williston North Dakota names sworn statement and claims for sections 17 and 18 township and range under the act to prove land valuable for timber or stone. Public notice states adverse claimants may appear before May 24 1902. Witnesses listed include Jonah Stroud and William McConny of Minot.
Public land notice referencing act of August 4 1864 and timber lands in California Oregon Washington Territory extended to all public lands. Sarah Merry of Welby Ward North Dakota and other claimants urged to file in this office by date stated for purchase and adverse claim actions. Register R C Sanborn oversees the proceedings.
Notice dated February 24 1902 cites the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 for lots 7 8 9 and 10 in section 1 township 193 range any interested party may file objections or claims before Register Tuomas E Ouson in Minot North Dakota by May 10 1902 with witnesses Clarence H Parker Fred A Power Samuel Artz and William Johnson all of Minot North Dakota listed as witnesses.
Land Office notice from Minot North Dakota dated April 1 1902 states Edith Leota McKay seeks to prove continuous residence and cultivation for her homestead in Williams County Williston North Dakota. Witnesses James M Moorman Arthur J Carey Charles W Field and Herbert E Field to testify at Williston on May 24 1902.
Notice pursuant to the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 in Minot North Dakota lists Frank M Henwood of Williston filing sworn statement for Lot 2 Section in Township 153 Range 100 seeking timber rather than agricultural value. Witnesses named are Joseph Stroud James Heffernan Frank Davis George Baker all of Williston. Claimants urged to file by July 7 1902. R C Saxnony Register.
Notice of Timber and Stone land claim under the 1878 act extended to public land states. Charles Davie of Welby North Dakota seeks Lot 4 and 6 in section 11 township 11 range 0 and will prove land is valuable for timber. Witnesses from White Earth and Welby listed. Claimants urged to file adverse interests by June 1. Office of the Register and Receiver, Minot North Dakota.
Notice is given under the Timber Lands Act of 1878 that a sworn statement for the purchase of the SW and SE quarters of Section 2, Township 150 Range 68, is on file with the Minot land office. Public views or objections by any person owning land may be filed by June 21, 1882, at Minot North Dakota.
In compliance with the timber land act of June 1878 extended to public lands, Anais McKay of Ward County North Dakota files notice for timber land in California Oregon Nevada and Washington Territory. The land claim lies in Township 10 range 4 west and will be offered June 21 1902 at Minot North Dakota before the Register and Receiver. Witnesses listed are Harry S Hutchi Reiber Nick Comford and Jos Robin. All persons claiming adverse rights must file by June 21 1902.
United States Land Office Minot announces a timber land sale under the 1818 act. Elizabeth Durkan of White Earth Ward requests staking a claim in Ward County for surveyed Lot 3, Section 3, Township 1, Range Washington. Hearings scheduled at the office in Minot on June 28 1902. Adverse claimants must file by that date.
Notice from Hornby’s firm under federal timber land act. Julia Ter wife of Jacob Ri Ler of White Earth ND sworn statement for purchase of section in township 153 range 98. Witnesses from White Earth include Angus McKay Nick Comford Charles Davis Nicoi Marre Hutchins. Adversaries may file claims by June 24 1902 before the Register and Receiver in Minot ND.
Public land entry notice filed by Why Seeoh Toy of White Earth Wyoming claims timber land in sections of township 153 range Wy. He will prove land is more valuable for timber than agriculture before the Register and Receiver in Minot North Dakota on a specified Saturday in 1902. Adverse claimants must file within the period.
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