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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
4
The Williston Graphic notes the Board of Equalization left railroad assessments unchanged, contrasting Gov Burke’s prior remarks on underassessment as political posturing. It mentions editorials from Ward County Independent arguing the shift reflects election-year expediency.
Master Eugene Claude Carney hosted the B and T club ladies and a few guests at his mother’s home on Wednesday evening. The hall featured red and white decor with roses and streamers attached to name cards, and guests found hand painted souvenirs with playful prophecies at their places. The event concluded with light humor and praise for Carney’s prospects with the ladies.
Mr and Mrs E R Brownson and Mr and Mrs S Brownell leave for Sacramento California as delegates from the Williston Water Users Association. They travel via Minot the Soo Vancouver and then by boat to attend the Irrigation congress. On return they will go via Denver to visit relatives.
Mr and Mrs Nels P Pearson thank friends and neighbors for assistance during the illness and burial of their baby.
The next regular teachers examination will be held on the last Friday and Saturday in August at the school buildings in Williston and Crosby. Those with conditional certificates in May must write. No permits issued to county teachers until returns are received. The Superintendent will provide paper. each teacher must bring pen and ink. The program for August 30 and 31, 1907 includes Reading rules, Preliminary, Algebra, Geometry, Geography, Psychology, Theory and Practice, Natural Philosophy, Language and Grammar, Physiology and Hygiene, Orthography. Mrs. W. G. Fatem, County Superintendent.
A committee named by Prof Linfield Prof Shephard and Mr Cos tello reviewed lands within two miles of the city and chose 160 acres for an experimental farm. The site, northeast of town, comes from four parcels and will include 20 acres irrigation bottom land 45 acres dry farming 30 acres beach land and rolling areas. Funds are sought from citizens and farmers beyond Williston as a state appropriation of 7000 dollars for buildings may be lost if purchase does not proceed. Contributions can be sent to Jos W Jackson secretary of the commercial club or to president E C Carney.
Andrew Pranda, working with the Bob Fitzsimmons crowd of bridge carpenters, died on train No. 6 en route from Culbertson to Williston likely from appendicitis. He had taken Jamaica ginger after cramps and was later deemed dead by a conductor. Coroner and Dr. Belyea ruled natural causes and a post mortem was unnecessary.
Report of the condition of The First National Bank Of Williston North Dakota at Williston ends August 1907. It details resources including loans and discounts, overdrafts, bonds, securities, banking house and real estate, and notes of other banks. Liabilities include capital stock, surplus, profits, deposits, and bills payable. Cashier T B J Schoregge swears the statement true. notary Purcy S Crewe attests August 2, 1907.
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