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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
12
Checker column editor of the Pittsburg Leader shares reminders for problem submissions and board numbering. It mentions game play between editor and a friend, with moves and analysis notes and a claim that white wins in a sample position.
An American tournament was proposed to select a successor to Charles Barker of Boston. Editors discuss opening the field to many top players, with John T. Denvir favoring a broad entry while L M Stearn argues Heffner should be champion by right. The goal is to crown a new champion by tournament rather than past records.
The Great Northern Railway introduces vacuum cleaning units on the transcontinental line between St Paul and the Pacific Coast. A skilled operator handles the machine which is moved car to car, with attachments for upholstery curtains draperies and carpets. The broom is retired and a new uniformed cleaner is added to the train crew to keep cars neat.
The document lists eleven advantages of Campbell Heaters including heating capacity, fuel economy, ventilation, moisture, ease of care, quick heating, durability, low repairs, frost resistance, even temperature, and floor warming. It also notes a desire for a few second mortgage loan applications and a preference for a small first mortgage.
By order of the Board of County Commissioners sealed bids will be received at the office of the editor in the Courthouse at Williston North Dakota until 10 30 A M August 16 1908 for the construction of a road project. Details specify base width 11 feet top 16 feet high two slopes and ditching along sides with earth to be obtained at outer limits of a 4 rod right of way. Total estimated 2400 sable yards. The County Commissioners reserve the right to reject. Dated Williston ND May 13 1900.
Williston Williston Special School District invites sealed bids for installation of a ventilating system at Central School. Plans and specs available at the clerk’s office. Bids due August 21, 1909 at 8 PM. Bid bond 5 percent. performance bond twice contract amount. Harvey, Clerk.
The Williston Special School District invites sealed proposals for furnishing all supplies, equipment, and furniture for the district. Bids due August 10, 1908 at 8 PM, opened by the Board of Education. Proposals to be placed in sealed envelopes addressed to the Clerk.
Notice states Nolda G Poe and Will T Poe defaulted on a 1907 mortgage to Henry Reitsch later assigned to Northern Trust Company. Foreclosure sale set at Williston court house on September 10, 1900, price due 471.20 plus costs. Premises Lot 4 Block 5 West Lawn Addition Williston. Attorneys Pierce Tenneson Cupler Fargo ND.
A mortgage foreclosure notice records a court action against a party in Donnybrook, detailing the binding mortgage dated earlier, with reference to land in a numbered township and range. The document names attorney for the mortgagee and lists involved parties, including Henry A. Barnes and Donnybrook locality, with financial terms and dates implied by the filing.
Notice of default on a mortgage by Calvin, single man mortgagor, to The Northern Trust Company. Foreclosure sale set for August 24, 1909 at 2 pm at the Williston court house. Property: SW quarter of section 24, township 162, range 96 West, 160 acres. Amount due $201.08 plus taxes and prior lien. North Dakota. Fargo address for The Northern Trust Company shown.
Williston North Dakota county bids closed at 10 AM on August 16 2009 for grading approaches to the bridge over Eight Mile Creek near Burges Williams County. Project calls for earth fills at east and west ends totaling about 681 cubic yards from county road borrow sources. County auditors office notes right to reject any or all bids and signatures E M Atterberry dated August 13 1000.
Department of the Interior notice from Williston North Dakota dated July 1 1908 announces a contest affidavit against entry serial GM s mace 5 1906 for land described as nw 4 ns awl 8 see 23 two Dee 160. Betsy Jorgens contestee and Swed tat aid entryman Willy Stene Jomed and another are summoned to appear respond and offer evidence September 8 1909 before the United States Land Office Register and Receiver in Williston. Due due diligence shown for service cannot be made. publication ordered. GEO W WILSON Register A Gilmore Atty.
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