25 Apr 1901
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1901
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment lists various county officials and trustees including the treasurer clerk district court judge and school board figures with numerous misspellings and broken names. mentions of mail routes and transit notations hint at a public notices page.
Local items report Wall Paper sale at Wood-Jey’s and mail deadlines at 6 o clock. Rev Wheeler and bride near home, Hedderich Bros erecting a lumber shed, Yankee Robinson gains a $12 monthly pension, ranch sales to the coast, rental listings, Arbor Day set for May 10, and a taken up gray horse branded EG in section 10.
The most active building department in Shingles reports high permit activity in shingles, laths, and mouldings. Officials note steady demand and robust approvals affecting local construction.
A letter to W H Denny confirms a ferry will start for Williston around May first, with arrival by May 1 absent unexpected events. Denny is praised for advancing the project and urged others to raise the promised bonus to the boat owner.
The Opera House will stage the pastoral drama Sand Harbor with Mr. Magrane in charge. Cast features Hank Osgood Dora Bella Murdoch Waldron Kirk Brandon Jed Gratton and others in strong roles. Reserved seats 50 cents general admission 35 cents children 25 cents.
W R McChesney toured Williston on business en route to Minot. He greeted locals at the depot with Howdy and promised a return stop after his trip. The note mentions stockmen seeking vaccines and complete vaccination outfits at Brownell and McPherson in Williston, N J.
The Great Northern Railway and Mrs. BE LeDocquet settled their conflict over ground used for the roundhouse and buildings. LeDocquet granted an easement, sold about eleven rods to the company, and the railway will protect the Missouri line owned by Mrs. LeDocquet. The amicable settlement pleases the public and the company. Hedderich Bros. & Mr. Kannon and son visited WilHaton on business. Dave King aided repairs on the Sam Lilly at Buford. For rent a Main Street business house near the depot is available. TAR, Bother and the Heiderich Bros. branch store manager Me. Edward Kenna accompanied them home.
Belleville druggist Abrwbt Hare claims Electric Bitters heals stomach liver kidneys and nerves. He says the tonic purifies the blood strengthens the nerves and revitalizes weak rundown people. Price cents and sold by Wil liston Pharmacy.
C D Sabill of Macganten Tent Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured a little girl's sore head. The notice promises a complete cure for eczema tumors salt rheum pimples sores ulcers and boils and claims exclusive sale by Williston Pharmacy.
Official proceedings show Williston Special School District board meeting notes with quorum issues, adjournment, and bills approved for groceries, water, envelopes, and salaries. Elizabeth Cates celebrated her birthday with a pleasant party. visitors from Towner scanned Montane for panel location.
Mrs Hindley announces relocation of her millinery stock to Mr Bellerman's building on Main Street Woereele. Drivemaking services will operate in the same building as the new shop opens.
Six high school members conducted the report on city schools dated April 24 1981. Notes mention students returning to class, occasional absences for illness, and shifts in classroom placement from country to city. Teachers Mr Wheeler and others expected to supervise Monday. Several grades report good work in mathematics and history with some disciplinary or attendance concerns noted.
Advert shows Dr King’s New Life Pill as a remedy for sick and nervous headaches. Purportedly builds health from pure bread and costs 25 cents. Sold by Williston Pharmacy.
Frank Bariech from Trenton reports a pig timing roaring on the Missouri shore opposite Wilhelor Charley Becker and D. Kerr from Eight Mile ranches. William McKay at Maite Monty works on painting contracts and a large hotel project. Mrs A M King opens ice cream parlors planning wedding cake promotions. Earl Richards leaves for Chinook Mont to inspect his father’s baild life. Donne Richards holds a contract there. Steam heating Kurosce and Boller sought. inquire at Great Northern Hotel. H D Edmonde returns from St Louis and resumes officiating behind the counter. Hedderich Bros. & Co. stores host a road event near Lind found by Spurgeon Stewart and offered to the Graphic. Snowstorms and blizzards plague Kentucky and Pennsylvania, Ohio floods, Nebraska and North Dakota snow reports. June-like weather continues. subscribe to St Paul Dispatch for 25 cents monthly. Rev Gooderham moves to Northwood. Hardenbrook takes Luditen charge. Tom Allen from Yellowstone returns. a misstep leads to a chase. Water rights applications filed under new law. Corstann & Overam noted. Judge Cowan’s mother dies in Leeds ND on the 14th. Play proceeds support Williston gymnasia paraphernalia. advanced classes to perform. Photo of new ferryboat at First National Bank showcases a 81 by 155 foot vessel with a 17 HP gasoline engine, able to navigate upstream from South Dakota.
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