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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1901
Page
4
The record lists Bruegger Avenue Block 23 pages 18 19 20 21 22 93 Block 24 Lots 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 with parcel identifiers and location cues. The entry preserves property block and lot details for survey or assessment reference.
A periodical roundup notes visits by Postmaster Loughland and Minuie from Nessun, Ole Thorson of Hoflland returns from the east, and Holtland farmer Hilvor Thorson conducting business. Harvey on the Sea endures a $75,000 fire, Nichols brothers captured in Dawson county, and stray mares advertised for $10 reward. Lincoln Wheeler nuptials draw local notices with a formal wedding in Williston.
George Purvis announces sale of all io interest in Williston townsite with lots available at favorable prices. Buyers urged to visit the First National Bank of Williston to secure desired parcels promptly.
Mrs Alexander Cowan wife of Aluxe doder Cowan of Leeds Noob and mother of Judge John F Cowan died at the hospital Sunday night at ten oclock after a severe attack of la gripe last fall that damaged her lungs. Born in Dumfriesshire Scotland seventy years ago she came to North Dakota with her husband in 1885 and lived at Leeds. She leaves seven children two of whom reside in this county Hon J F Cowan and Davis Cowan of Churches Ferry. Her death is mourned by friends.
President J. J. Udi's special train arrived in St. Paul from Seattle at 12:55 PM after a 48 hour 50 minute run, 20 hours faster than the regular passenger train. The trip began Thursday from Seattle at 2:15 PM with a top speed between Cut Bank and Havre reaching high speeds. total journey duration was four days and 25 hours, westbound 62 hours, Seattle to St. Paul covering 1,823 miles.
State executive proclamation by Governor Frank White designates Friday May 10 as Arbor Day in North Dakota. The notice urges planting and care of trees and shrubs at homes and public buildings and directs school programs to teach tree care and forest growth. K. F. Porter, Secretary of State, authenticates the document.
Notice of election to be held at the court house Williston Williams County North Dakota on the first Monday of May 1901 for one year terms including trustees for three districts clerk treasurer assessor justice of the peace and marshal polls open at 9 am and close at 5 pm on May 1 1901 issued by AL Berns clerk on April 16 1901
Final proof notice issued for Belyea physician surgeon Thomas E. OlGard in Williston North Dakota. Witnesses Gle Bry Ole Wiven Christ Anderson and William Ne Adams of Williston listed for continuous residence and cultivation statement. The hearing set May 31 with land description in sections 28 and 3 township range.
Department of the Interior announces a notice of contest by Mary C. Shuey against homestead entry No. 615 in section Hermkins. Contest claims applicant abandoned settlement and improvements for over six months and did not meet bona fide settlement requirements. Hearing set for June 1, 1901 at 10 o clock before the United States land office in Minot North Dakota. James Jossos is attorney for the contestant.
Nicolas Zirwes of White Earth North Dakota files a timber land claim under the 1878 act. He states his sworn statement and will prove hered land is valuable for timber more than agricultural use. Hearing held at Minot North Dakota on the 11th day of May 1901 before the Internal Receiver to establish the claim and to oppose other claims.
Notice for publication under the Timber Land Act dated June 3 1878 recorded at the U S Land Office in Minot North Dakota February 4 19th century text indicates Frank J Brunt of Grinnell Iowa filed sworn statement No 33 for the purchase of land in Township No 15 Range No 05 and will present proof to show the land is valuable for timber and stone before the Register and Receiver on May 1 in Ward County North Dakota witnesses include L M Marmon James Varttersan and others with notices to those with legal interests to file claims by the specified deadline
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