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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
4
A town religious note reports on a Christian Endeavor meeting and Epworth League activities. It cites sermons on conscience and salvation and invites all young people to a Sunday union service at the Congregational church.
Thomas H. Dean sues Auditor Dimmich Judge Kelloy and Register Moe over McKenzie county seat in a case set before Judge W H Winchester in Bismarck on the 27th seeking to test constitutionality of House bill 287 approved March 13 1905 providing for an election to remove a county seat where no courthouse had yet been built. Attorneys Engrad Holt Frame Fargo and T S Becker Tracey Bangs for Schafer. Williams County Sunday School Convention closes a prostrate session with officers elected for the year and notes about out of town contributors and remarks on the Rome Italy World Sunday School Convention.
Terry McGovern also known as Terrible Terry is in Minot for a couple of days representing Geo. R. Newell & Co. Cigar Department. He reports brisk business and is regarded by traveling salesmen as one of the best dressed and best looking on the road.
The Ladies band dance at Gates Roller rink drew a crowded floor with about 100 tickets sold. Music by the Williston Orchestra led by Prof. Onstad received high praise and refreshments were served all evening.
Robert Miller Jr. was arrested on horse stealing charges and an assault with a dangerous weapon claim. A hearing before Justice Poe was continued until August 28. Miller had been herding cattle for Jud Miller when they wandered into a neighbor’s fox field and he fired on the farmer who tried to intervene.
Episcopal services are moved to next Sunday evening at eight o'clock in the Methodist church instead of four. The Bijou's illustrated song for next Monday features the famous In the House of Too Much Trouble with praised pictures.
Friday evening's recital by Miss Blanch Lynch with Prof. Onstad and Mrs. Abell drew praise for her soprano voice and the strong clarinet and piano solos. The event drew a smaller crowd than hoped, and organizers hope for future visits. Optical specialist C J Sullivan from Fargo will visit Williston August 26 and 27 to fit or update glasses.
Notice is given that Wilbur H Rogers of Wilbur North Dakota filed for final proof to support Homestead Entry No M615 dated April 13 1902 for the nw h nes heh and ney se Section 9 Township 153 N Range OL W. Proof to be made before Register and Receiver Williston North Dakota on Oct 5 1907. Witnesses: V E Major Foy M Hill William Lang George Wood all of Williston North Dakota.
Louise M Spencer of Williston North Dakota, a native, gives notice of five year proof in support of her homestead entry made May 6 1902 for the west half of section one township eleven range one. Witnesses named are W E Major Far ML Hil William Lang Genge Wood Astor Wilbur and Geo W Iy. Register and Receiver will hear the case at Williston North Dakota.
John R. Shanley of Williston North Dakota files intention to make final years proof for Homestead Entry No. 1881 dated October 29, 1902 in section 4 township 155 north range 101 west. Proof will be before the Register and Receiver at Williston on October 5, 1907. Witnesses: Rudolph Reider Nels Lundell Victor Carlson Van Bernard all of Williston North Dakota and Geo. W. Wilsoy, Register.
Thomas Zien of Williston North Dakota plans final commutation proof for Homestead Entry No 2931 filed July 1908 for his section 29 township 154 range 103. The hearing before A L Butler Williams County Court will be October 1 1907. Witnesses include Alex Abourezk Nicholas George William Eckert and George David all of Williston.
The next regular teachers examination will be held on August 30 and 31 1907 at school buildings in Williston and Crosby. Those with conditional certificates in May must write. County residents receive no permits except to legalize contracts until returns arrive. Superintendent provides paper. teachers must supply pen and ink. The program lists reading rules and preliminaries Friday morning and afternoon and Saturday sessions covering arithmetic civics geography history psychology theory practice physiology grammar orthography with times. Mrs W C Tatem County Superintendent.
Local ad lists prices for daily pantry items including egg O See 4 for Quaker Puffed Rice 30c, dry apples 30c, Old Dutch Cleanser 4 for 30c, Naptha Soap 7 for 30c, raisins 3 pounds 30c, prunes 3% pounds 2 for 30c, bacon for 5, granulated sugar 30c, molasses 2 pounds 30c, coffee 20c a pound, oats 34 pounds 30c.
Cary Zien of Williston North Dakota filed notice of intention to make final proof for Homestead Entry No. 43097 dated July 10 1906 for the southeast section 29 township 156 range 102. The hearing is before A L Butler in Williams County on October 1 1890 with witnesses Wilmar Eckert Thomas Zien George David Nicholas George all of Williston.
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