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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
8
Wanted advertisement seeking painter paper hanger with years experience to work around rugs and interior finish. Pricing stated as very reasonable. Contact B. J. Lee by phone 256 42-1f. Also seeking cleaner for the Graphic office at once.
In Rheims on August 24 aviation week opened with six aeroplanes circling the Bethany field. Latham led off, Fournier crashed into a hay stack, and Wright machines finally prevailed after three laps. Final times included Tissandier 28 minutes 59 seconds and Lambert 27 minutes 2 seconds.
At a recent Atchison women’s club gathering papers were presented on Dogs and Their Diseases, The Boy Who Swears What Must We Do to Him, Household and Drudgery, How to Study Shakespeare, and Isten. The Pied Piper question from a New York normal school exam asked about the educational value of The Pied Piper of Hamelin. A prospective teacher replied that it teaches children to be kind to animals, especially rate.
Lava from the Lavati volcano in the Samoan Islands has formed a river eight miles wide as it enters the ocean. The eruption, ongoing for over three years, reshapes coastlines and prompts concern among observers.
A New York Press remark contrasts longing for a quiet corner with the wall of dust and chores that surfaces immediately. It humorously notes how seeking undisturbed reading at home remains elusive as dust gathers within minutes.
Ten men risk their lives in a dangerous coal transfer incident as only one rescuer succeeds in carrying a woman to safety. The event highlights peril and bravery within the Manchester Union area.
A Bayonne fre alarm system was knocked out by a single spider. The insect wedged where transmitter room wires converge, its body shorting the entire system.
Garnet's total output reached 7,058 short tons, the nation's highest on record, marking a 52 percent rise over the prior year. The record reflects Garnet's growing market share and expanded mining activity.
Chas M Nelson and D R Lingle mortgaged personal property to J L Case T M Co dated Sept 13 1906 including farm equipment two mares and two colts to secure 1047.50. Defaulted, amount due 870.94. Sale at Williams County Courthouse Williston at 10 AM on Aug 7 1900 by FR Olson agent.
Notice of mortgage foreclosure for Nolda G Poe and Will T Poe to Henry Reitsch and The Northern Trust Company. Sale set for September 10 1909 at 2 PM at the courthouse front door Williston ND. Property: Lot 4 Block 4 West Lawn Addition, taxes included, amount due $471.20 plus costs. Assignee: The Northern Trust Company. Attorney: Pierce Tenneson Cupler.
Sealed bids for road grade work two miles west of Ambrose in Ward County North Dakota are invited by the Board of County Commissioners. Bids due 10 a m September 20 1909 at the County Auditor in Williston. Specifications include grading stations from section one to sixteen with fills, culvert placement, and a completion deadline of November 1 1909. A 50 bid bond accompanies each bid and the board may reject any or all bids. E M Atterberry County Auditor Williston N D dated August 18 1909.
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