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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1898

Page

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Meeting participants list for Williston office group

The note lists weekly Wednesday night meetings in Williston North Dakota with attendees including Wa. Frexwas N. G. N. E. Pavpitone V. G. O. Bernat See F. 2 Zam Treas Trustere I UC Stewant D. F. Kina Kr. M. Buck and others, mentions the last Tuesday evening.

Frexwas N. G. N. E. Pavpitone V. G. O. Bernat See F. 2 Zam Treas Trustere—I Stewant D. F. Kina Kr. M. Buck Williston North Dakota

Local Round-Up From Williston and Area

Local notes report John Fagan and Charley Ross visiting from nearby camps while the Broadway grading project advances. The Williston schools plan a September start as Dr. Foster trims teeth. A cool spell brings mosquitos indoors. P McDonald of Cincinnati canvassed locals for P F Callier. Richard Becker prepares to return to Denver. Farm listings and miscellaneous ads appear as telegraph poles are erected and a frame dwelling rises on Second Street.

Mid-Summer Bargains At Local Store Incomplete Garment Sale

A fragmented mid-summer sale notice offers gents Balbriggan undergarments at 1.00 and 2.00, ladies vests and fast color hosiery, and children’s wear. It advertises stylish suits, fine casyimere options, and a 50-foot Main street lot giveaway in Williston, with prices emphasized to draw shoppers.

Williston N. C

Williston News Briefs Highlight Robbery Mystery and Local Scenes

From Buford, T. R. Forbes discusses last week's masked robbery with little to explain. In Williston, stray black greyhound pups with white underbreast are missing. Town Marshal Mader son maintains Main Street drainage. Photographer C. S. Goff from Glasgow, Montana, sets up near the flagpole for two weeks. Local lore covers Bruegger’s Grove picnic, state constitutional amendments, and a court case where Fagan and Davies pursue a gambling dispute while O. M. Dean looms as a manipulator in the proceedings. Mrs. KR. C. Mathews advertises her restaurant. Teacher certification exams set for August 26.

Frank Eagan F. J. Davies Morrison Kago Gause Dayioa Davies Utter Dean Fagan Kagan Doan Twatice Metzger Metzger Eugan Bruegger Egan Mr. Engan Bin KR. C. Mathews

Hedderich Bros offers strong lemon extract money back

A Hedderich Bros and Company notice promotes their lemon extract claiming it is thirty times stronger than average and offers a money back guarantee if customers are dissatisfied. The ad mentions Schilling's Best eerie soda and spices as other products for sale.

Schilling

School Board in Williston Selects Berg and Opens Trade School

At a meeting on August 18 1898 the Williston board accepted the resignation of Heffernan and elected Olaf Berg to fill the vacancy. J C Stewart joined the board and William Freeman was named president for the ensuing year. A three month trade school term was set and three rooms to begin with with Mike Williams to lead the primary department. A contract was authorized for drafting between the board and the purchasing agent was authorized to buy 40 texts and desks.

Williston N.10 Trusees 'Field Freeman Sharp Trudtew Sharp Stewart William Freeman Effernan Board of Education Hield Hefferman Ayer Field Olaf Berg Bergh Trustee Field Mike Williams

School rent and district purchasing agent appointment

The board discussed renting the log building from the church for school use for eight months with a nine month extension. The president was named purchasing agent for the district for the coming year. Applications from Cinda McCarton and Elizabeth Lommen for the primary department were tabled. Lommen received more votes but McCarton’s was kept in abeyance awaiting a decision on adding a room. The meeting adjourned.

Methodist Church Church Society Misa Cinda McCarton Misa Elizabeth Lommen Elzabeth Lommen Cinda McCars Toby Corian

Notice to the Public on Prairie Fire Prosecution in Williams County

Board of County Commissioners of Williams County North Dakota warns against negligent fires in wood, weed and grass on land not fully surrounded by a prescribed fire-break. The notice publishes the relevant Revised Codes section detailing penalties for setting fires and leaving campfires unattended, including misdemeanor charges and potential fines up to two hundred dollars and up to one year in jail, with civil damages possible. Dated Williston Aug 8 1898.

Board of County Commissioners Williams County North Dakota Falls Well T. GC. Gaisea Chatruian Williston, N.D

Glasses Offer From Fargo Optician

An advertisement from E. P. Sundberg, optician at 70 Broadway Fargo, promises proper glasses to correct eyesight and prevent eye strain. The text emphasizes patriotic imagery and a bold claim about improving vision with supplied frames and lenses.

E. P. Sundberg Optician Broadway Fargo M. D

Williston Town Lots for Sale in Multiple Blocks and Avenues

Trespassers on several lots have had ample time to buy since the May 2, 1898 notice. no preference will be given, as sales proceed to first buyers at appraised prices. Deorce Purvis, Townsite Proprietor, Leonhardy Agent, Williston, N. D. Dated August 9, 1883.

Deorce Purvis Townsite Proprie E. Leonhardy Williston N. D

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