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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
8
State Engineer Atkinson and assistants inspect lignite mines in Bismarck to compile a detailed report. The effort marks the first systematic personal inspection of the state's coal industry, detailing mines, mining methods, safety precautions, and other facts.
A fragment argues that constant daily advertising builds mind share and trust while intermittent ads lose visibility. It contends buyers favor merchants who actively seek trade and market durable goods openly, earning public confidence and sustained patronage.
The late man’s only child Arthur Simmons celebrated his fifth birthday last Friday July 26. Grandparents F M Simmons and Laura Simmons attended with Miss Marie Leach, Miss Maggie Mitchell, and the child’s parents. His mother gave him a gold ring and friends wish him a bright happy future.
Episcopal services will be held Sunday afternoon at four thirty in the MLE church. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
Clinton Ala July 30 73 witnesses gathered by the state will testify in the murder case of Fred Magill and Faye Graham Magill accused in the death of Magill's first wife Mrs Pet Magill. The special grand jury was impaneled by Judge W G Cochran and began hearing testimony with secrecy rules and penalties set by the court. Two farmers were delayed and replaced. Chicago detective bureau operatives arrived to aid the prosecution. Two Hundred Attend Dog Funeral in Evansville Ind A dog funeral drew 200 mourners as Foxie Trowbridge was laid in a satin lined oak casket with a potential monument planned for the grave.
Washington experts from the army and navy ordnance bureaus question Hague Conference reports about banning the cupro nickel 1906 rifle bullet adopted by Germany Britain France and the United States. They say the bullet, while more dangerous to stop, is more humane in wounds but its higher velocity gives a flat trajectory likely to strike targets within a thousand yards, a point objected to only as war demands.
The Philadelphia report notes a letter from James Buchanan dated 1859, when he was president, opposing free railroad passes for individuals not connected with the lines. The note, directed to the Northern Central railroad, states his practice of not accepting free travel and his opposition to such privileges.
Henry Price a retired music teacher of Mount Vernon New York claims to have a method to capture and preserve the human soul. He describes a procedure that resembles preserving an oyster and asserts it can save a soul from decay in a speculative experiment.
A newspaper column discusses fringe beliefs including soul transfer to a new body via an unseen angel and the removal of the soul from the body. It also reports on Dr Kapp's galvanic treatment for nasal erythema and clarifies that deaf mutes can learn to speak, noting progress away from finger alphabets.
Notice of mortgage foreclosure on property in Williams County North Dakota. Thomas D Kerrick mortgaged land in section 28 township 150 north range 100 west to Henry A Barnes later assigned to W A P Morris. Sale set for September 12 1907 at 10 AM at the Williams County Courthouse front door.
Notice that a mortgage from Lewis P. Gilson to Howey Haines dated January 30, 1908 and recorded February 1, 1906 in Book D, page 682 will be foreclosed by sale at Williams County Court House, North Dakota on September 12, 1907 at 10:00 AM to satisfy the amount due plus statutory costs and attorney fees. Premises: Lots 3 and 7 in Section 6, Township 160 North, Range 96 West, SE quarter of Section 1, Township 160 North, Range 97 West, in Williams County. Amount due: $1100 plus costs. Mortgages by Henry A. Barnes and W. B. Overso.
Notice from Williston North Dakota announces Ida M Anderson formerly Ida Mepleson of Williston has filed for homestead entry S120 made April 3 1908 for the NW4 and lots 3 4 Section 18 Township 14 Range 101 W. The proof will be made September 12 1907 before the Register and Receiver. Witnesses: Jesse Brown John Greerson William Lowrey Thomas Andrews all of Williston ND Geo W Wilson Register.
Department of the Interior announces Charles Rabil of Bauqual North Dakota filed notice to make final homestead proof for a claim in Section 28 Township io Range ww. The proof will be in Williston North Dakota before the register on September 12 1901. Witnesses Calvin the Thomas Neinin Joe trhen GW won Clurmace H al ND ileom Ragister.
Taken up at my place sec. 19 two. 156 in age 1), on July 22, one black yearling mare colt. White shot in face. Branded Bar A on left hip. The owner is requested to call pay charges and get his property. W. H. Landes, Williston, NLD, ast.
Notice is given that under an 1907 District Court order attachment and a court sale, the sheriff will auction two horses, a black six year old about 1300 pounds branded P and a bay horse, on July 6 1907 at 2 pm at the front door of Buford post office. The buyer pays cash. Attorney for plaintiff Geeulark Fike.
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