27 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1897
Page
1
Williston notes report church services, a reading room meeting, and a school district adding a primary teacher Miss Myrtle Williams. local commerce includes leather goods and medical aids. A stranger’s river crossing mishap, stock shipments, and a hearty card party are described alongside civic progress and the February 24 1897 forestry bill passage.
Examination of teachers discussed as of today and various local items. Rev Gooderham to attend Nitl's grave, Win Ross remodeling shop, and a resident planning a new roof. Judith, Mont. visitor in Williston on business, arrival of Tandiv Ler, Great Southern schedule change, Hyee Reading-Room gratitude to Nil List Band. Potatoes from Hardaway show Ohio Early variety, large and praised for quality. Willians County production praised.
This advertisement promises best returns through quality purchases and insists on customer satisfaction. It promotes tailored suits by M. Born & Co of Chicago with custom measures, numerous samples, and a guaranteed fit and full satisfaction.
A fragmented to do list notes letters remaining at Williston post office headed for Annie Ullom, Ray, and others. It mentions a 4 day advertisement and a man named Tow Lobineon arriving from a wolf-hunting trip down the river. An inferred account of capturing two or three pests within three weeks is included.
A notice by Mackersie of Williston North Dakota dated August 18 1897 announces a clearance sale of extracts including Vanilla Lemon Jamaica Ginger Olive Oil and related salad flavors at prices well below cost to close out stock. The item emphasizes first quality though offered at reduced prices.
W Truax reports eight head of cattle trespassed on his land on August 22 1897 in Williston North Dakota. Animals include a roan heifer two red heifers and a red and white heifer plus a black muley cow and calf all branded 31 left side and a white heifer branded 31 left side with one red heifer unbranded and one red white heifer branded 3. Owner asked to prove property pay charges and take the cattle away.
Baled hay offered for sale at Towner totaling 95 800 tons, described as fine quality and reasonably priced. Publication notes origin in Towner with date August 17, 4807.
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