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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
4
W B Ovensos replies to Herald critiqueabout using the Grannet for party aims. He claims the Grannet is independent, himself a Republican, and vows to act lawfully and truthfully if elected States Attorney. He denies making political promises or defamatory statements during the campaign.
The letter attacks W B Overson’s candidacy for states attorney, noting his son edits a Democrat paper and urging Republicans to choose a candidate with true legal ability and integrity. It praises Overson’s character and urges bolt avoidance if ring rule imposes unsuitable nominees. R E Puensn adds counterpoints.
County Auditor H. V. Smith reports official abstracts from the state auditor detailing valuations in Williams County. Personal property shows various increases and decreases across ages and types, including a 150 percent rise for separators and a 200 percent jump for engines, with no real estate increase but a 5 percent rise in improvements on farm lands and town lots. The railroad line totals 63.78 miles with side-tracks at 12.43 miles. State levy totals 4.5 mills, comprising 3.8 for general revenue, 0.5 for state debt interest, and 0.2 for wolf bounty.
Proceedings note bids for completion of new schoolhouse with McGraw best bid, contracts and committees named. Nellie Lincoln hired to teach Advanced Department replacing resigning Markens. Various bills approved. gravel around schoolhouse and classroom layouts arranged. Local notices cover threshing, Sunday School, store moves, and population facts. Sheriff Costello captures horse thief at Towner. suspect wounded in encounter, jailed. Examiner announces teachers certificate exams Aug 30 at Williston office.
Alan Andres Measket declares his bid for sheriff of Williams County pending Republican county convention support. He asks friends and voters for backing.
W B Overson announces candidacy for States Attorney, subject to the Republican county convention, appealing to Williston voters for support. Also ad offers 150 acres near Williston for sale with ten fine school acres, cash only, via Corerann & Overtox.
Our Animal Friends explains that horses misbehave from an inherited instinct to fear sudden rustling or unknown objects. Beating a horse to cure shying worsens fear and can cause a crash. consistent kindness can overpower the habitual flight response and prevent the behavior.
The document details a proposed amendment to Section 76 of Article VI of the North Dakota Constitution. It expands the governor’s role in clemency by creating an official board with the attorney general and chief justice plus two elected appointees to remit fines grant pardons commute and grant reprieves for offenses except treason or impeachment. The governor may suspend execution for treason and report to the Legislature with details and reasons for any remission reprieve or pardon.
The measure, approved by the Fifth legislative assembly, calls for amending section 179 to have railroads express and other utility properties assessed by the state board of equalization at actual value. It details apportionment to counties and sets rules for roadway usage and tax shares, with safeguards for portions used beyond railroad purposes.
Notice announces final proof requirements for land claims in Williams County North Dakota. It lists witnesses for proof of settlement and cultivation and names the district court officials and dates. The notice also covers estate matters for Dannie WC Hiterin and Corne lia Yaris as administrator and attorney.
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