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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1904

Page

5

Local Round-Up Highlights and Social News

Miss Grace Nelnon and Mica Louise Jaynes travel to Stroud while Harry Moores returns from the St. Louis Exposition. White Earth’s Clifton Boyd visits Williston. Robert Porter, son of Mrs. Carl Whittmeier, battles typhoid. Rolla’s Vira and Minnie Markell stay with Chief Markell. Mrs. Baker of Bakers Ferry and Mrs. Davin of Grinnell visit Williston. Foreman Brainard moves his family into the Dr. Van Dyke house. Ward and Williams counties face land value cuts by the state board of equalization. Mrs. S. J. Mackersie visits Culbertson to see daughter Mim Clara Nelson who is ill. Anton Jevnager plans to locate in Spokane. Dr. F. H. Van Dyke and wife travel to Culbertson. Mrs. Van Dyke visits friends. Bert Martin, a baker, occasionally paints and recently did a fine job on a county classback. James Heffernan leads John Heffernan’s dray line with promise of prompt service. The First Sattara plans a Springbrook meeting and basket dinner on August 20 with Rev. Wheeler and guests. W. A. Hallan takes over Albert Patterson’s barber shop. keeps A. J. Punger and B. R. Preble.

Grace Nelnon Mica Louise Jaynes Stroud Harry Moores St. Louis Clifton Boyd White Earth Robert Porter Carl Whittmeier Bert Martin Williaa County James Heffernan John Heffernan Jim Ihe Springbrook Wheeler

Singing class Friday evening at the Calderwoods home

A singing class will meet Friday evening at 8 at the home of Mr and Mrs Calderwood with no fee. Johanie and Clara Snyder returned from Whee Locke where they stayed with Mica Agnes Maloney. A chicken chowder supper will fundraise for the Sunday School at Palmer's school house with ice cream and cake.

Johanie Clara Snyder Wheelock Mica Agnes Maloney Palmer's School House

Democratic State Ticket Emphasizes Business Leaders

The Grand Forks nomination lines up capable farmers and businessmen from across North Dakota. The ticket stresses fitness over professional politicians and urges voters to compare with the professional politicians and party insiders. North Dakota Press Association officers are listed: President S A Nye and others, with a note to request a Minor Business College catalogue.

Grand Forke North Dakota Preas Association S. A. Nye E. M. Crary T. M. Hancock Walt. C. Taylor Alvin Schmidt Grant 8. Hager A. L. Woods C. G. Boise

Public Sale of Personal Property Near Williston

A public sale of personal property will be held at the residence of L. D. Tromp nine miles north of Williston on Saturday August 15. The notice urges interested buyers to attend and bid on the items offered.

L. D. Tromp Williston

Republican Clippings On North Dakota Nomination Fights

A series of editorials from multiple papers criticizes the Grand Forks Republican convention and calls for a primary election law. Editors say party bosses manipulate nominations, hurt honest voters, and that nine tenths of delegates opposed a candidate chosen by the machine.

Grand Forks North Dakota Hankinson News

Side Tracked at the Opera House in Minot

Jule Walters presents Side Tracked at the Opera House next Monday evening with a vaudeville style supporting company. The show features rapid scenes and wholesome comedy with new stage mechanisms and a noted company from the Vaudeville circuit.

Jule Walters Walters H. G. Farley Opera House

Preventive Remedy Publicized For Self Harm Prevention

A health notice claims a new preventive for suicide has been discovered and urges immediate use of Electric Bitters as a tonic and nervine. It states despondency precedes self destruction and promotes nerve strength, stomach, liver, and kidney regulation, with a guarantee from Brownell Drug.

Brownell

Public Spirit Drives Williston World’s Fair Contests

Our Town notes hearty response to the World’s Fair campaign for a Williston girl funded by Keystone Maid and Red Fern cigar sponsors. Local dealers report renewed interest. Bruegger Merc Co and others express confidence a popular contestant will win. Economic optimism grows as trade agents report overall improvement and stock interest rebounding despite subdued industrial activity.

Williston Bruegger Merc. Co Robert Lucas Hall & Patterson Thomas Barney Williston Drug Co Mack

Judge Dow Passes Away in Cambridge Wis

George Dow Sr known as Judge Dow dies at 76 in Cambridge Wisconsin following a long career as mill owner banker and public official. Born January 9 1808 in Scotland he built Cambridge hotels mills a woolen mill and a cheese factory and served as Jefferson County probate judge and county treasurer. He leaves three sons and three daughters with a large extended family. Funeral arrangements pending.

Judge Dow Whirconasin State Journal Maison Dow Our City Cambridge Wis George Dow Judge” Dow Dunning Perthshire Scotland New York State Robe Dow Stoughton State Bank Geo. Dow Madison Jack Dow Bighorn Wyoming J. H. Townsend R. J. Doolittle A. J. Allen Dane County Stoughton Flouring Mills A. B. Carpenter Jefferson County Taylor Janet Black New York City

Puts an End to it All and a Painful Tale

A period piece ad describes unbearable pain from dizziness backache liver complaint and constipation ending with relief from Dr King s New Life Pills. The offer claims gentle effect and promises guaranteed sale through Brownell s Drug Store.

Dr. King Brownell

End of bitter fight ends with new remedy story

J F Hughes of DuPont Ga recalls a long stubborn lung illness. After doctors failed and all thought death near he used Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. The medicine quickly revived him and cured his cough throat and lung troubles. Sold by Brownell's Drug Store with trial bottles free and prices 50c and 1.00.

J. F. Hughes DuPont Dr. King Brownell’s

Wheelock Growth and Local Happenings Across North Dakota

Community events detail the Hilde Leeds party at P Jackman's and Wheelock grain work starting. Investments by Mr Minor, hotel plans by Miss Mosta Minor, and Wheelock development boost farmer appeal. Delegates named for Minot convention. Miss Tena Freeman resumes millinery duties after a sun wind outing. Notices include livestock branding, property proof requests, and a Kansas wall note about North Dakota migration.

Wheelock Hilde Leeds P. Jackman Minor Bowbella Maks George Barnsted Williston Bertha McNairn Ray Toeaday George Shields Wm. Moloney Williaton de Laney Bros Mosta Minor Bowbells Main St First Ave Mies Tena Freeman Miss Freeman North Dakota

The Northwestern Line Promises Comfort and Attentive Service

The Northwestern Limited showcases progress in travel service with a rolling palace car experience. From Minneapolis or St Paul to Chicago every want is anticipated and provided for, reflecting the line’s renowned reputation for comfort and courteous attention.

North-Western Minneapolia St. Paul Chicago

West & Woodman’s offers disc and shoe drills line

Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul sleepers now stretch six inches wider and higher. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway owns and operates its sleeping cars, once Pullman cars, for twelve years. Berths are larger, longer, and more comfortable across most lines, widely popular with travelers.

Chic Milwaukee & St. Pat Pullman Company St. Paul Road

Great Northern Railway Excursion Rates to St Louis 1904

The notice advertises excursion tickets at favorable rates for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis from May to December 1904. It mentions agents in St. Paul Minnesota and general ticket offices, plus additional sale items including teams and oats from Pioneer Land Office and Cornell Land Co Willow City.

St. Louis Great Northern Railway Great Northero Ry Paws St. Paul Minn A & Gain Pioneer Land Office Cornell Land Co Willow City

Wall Paper and Barber Shop Openings in Williston

Local ads list up to 5 009 rolls of wall paper for sale or rent and a new antiseptic barber shop run by Prof. Gordon formerly of Fargo at the Union Block near Citizens Bank. Also notice of goods for sale or rent at First National Bank and an estray cattle report with detailed descriptions and a reward for information or return.

Williston Drag Co Prof. Gordon Fargo Citizen’s Bank Union Block First National Bank

For Sale One Norman Stallion Three-Year-Old

Auction notice offers a three year old Norman stallion for sale weighing about 1400 pounds. Available until November first next year with bankable paper. View at farm in Nelson North Dakota Georgia Illinois? The seller lists farm location as Nelson ND and cites paper on file.

Banks Nelson N.D Geo, H, Mi

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