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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
9
Correspondence notes Chas D Helms opened a new road to Williston and completed a bridge over Blacktail. Describes his work as a competent road overseer, with care taken away from his farm to improve local roads and a busy period of town news.
Bonetrail R W Nudd returns to work after Thanksgiving with wife on the claim. Mr and Mrs Morrison go home to Tagus North Dakota after visiting Mrs RW Studd and plan to locate here when the railroad arrives. Rustads sister from Mayville visited. Oscar Holdahl after Thanksgiving with parents in Montana. Mrs John Buer visited Annie Thompson. Sever Buer now works in Rabba's oak mine.
Painted Wood reports pleasant December days with residents visiting relatives. Robert Goar spent Thursday evening at the C. J. Cook home. Mr and Mrs W W Wilde leave for Town for winter. Dan McGrath enjoys bathing. Ole Frederickson and wife visited his parents. Plans are underway for a program and Christmas tree at Wild Rose school house. Nellie Larson spent Thanksgiving with her parents. Local youths enjoyed skating on the Creek Sunday. Kate McGrath visiting Williston. Mary Helland returned home after visiting Miss Sundby. Robert Shannon and wife visited home folks in Canada. Florence Baynes visited her aunt Mrs Chris Cook. Neighbors and friends called on Vern McMurrin for a pleasant Sunday evening with piano music and late refreshments.
Notice in the District Court of North Dakota states Percy G Neville of Kermit Williams County is adjudged bankrupt on November 25 1908. The first creditors meeting is set for December 24 1908 at 9 am at Lewis Bach office Minot Ward County North Dakota to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct necessary business. John H Lewis referee in bankruptcy.
Notice of sale under a chattel mortgage dated June 1908 to secure 112 dollars plus interest. Default made. amount due now 118 dollars. Sale at 2 pm December 19 1908 at the Williston courthouse front door, Williams County North Dakota. Mortgagee SF McAvoy, attorney Edwin A Palmer.
Francis J McClure of Williston North Dakota filed notice of intention to make final commutation proof to establish claim to the land described. The hearing before the Register and Receiver at Williston North Dakota is set for January 11, 1909. Witnesses named are Jaman Harrington Mary Sipe Ed Henry and Henry Sipe, all of Williston North Dakota.
A brief note invites readers to visit Brownell Drug Co to view their Christmas window displays and see the assortment of nice items available for the season.
Clarice Lethbridge laments her neglect by John and confesses an attraction to the mysterious genius Svemreski. Her friend Leah Athelstone warns of danger in passion as they plot a discreet visit to Svemreski’s home with Amelie as chaperon. The two women prepare for a romantic adventure amid social proprieties.
Employers and stenographers praise the Oliver for speed and versatility. The ad touts features like disappearing indicator, balance shifting mechanism, line ruling device, double release, and non vibrating base. It claims reduced eye and brain strain and superior legibility, urging readers to request a free demonstration or The Oliver Book by mail.
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