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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Becklen's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for accidents and skin issues. It claims relief for boils, boils, eczema, and piles and emphasizes its soothing effect for all ages, with branding tied to Brownell and McPhee's Drug Store.
The Minneapolis Journal argues North Dakota population may reach 1.5 million in decades, predicting land values doubling and prices rising from current 35 to 40 dollars per acre with government surplus lands available and faster growth than Minnesota once did. It contrasts past growth rates and notes a shift in settlement potential.
DeWitt’s Salve, famed for piles eczema and related ailments, is advertised amid local inquiries about safety at new Lola buildings. A visitor questions guardrails, raising potential liability for owners. Also noted: travellers John Olean leaves for Salt Lake City seeking renewed health as winter approaches.
Mr Elmer Brainerd arrived in Willieton from Pocatello Idaho to reside with her mother Mrs Woodward and oversee the business left by the late Fred Rounssrelie. Woooter's advertises new colorings and designs and invites customers to inspect the wallpaper.
An advertisement invites readers to obtain Bibles from Rev T A Tahoe of the Congregations church, promising supply of any kind at moderate prices. It presents a simple sales pitch without further details.
Readable fragments show personal notices and small ads. J Freeman Thomas Jr returned home. Sarah C and Granberg of Garfield Minn visited the city. Sunday School at Catholic church at 10. Hofflund resident A Jones visited for business before going to Minot. New barb wire pad stock. sale and rental ads for houses and stoves. Belle Frazier left Inez for Dayton due to her mother’s illness. Attorney D C plans retirement pending health. Lorenzo Exell and Charles Saunders new settlers near Trenton transacted business amid summer growth.
Vincent Strommen, fireman on the Omaha road, was killed when a switch engine was hurled down a thirty foot embankment near the West side Omaha bridge. Strommen was pinned beneath debris in boiling water as bystanders watched. White escaped with bruises and scalds.
Frankfort Ky Nov 12 Henry Youtsey Campbell county man tied to the Goebel murder and now serving life has reportedly made a statement or confession to Judge James S Cantrill who presided at his trial in late July or early August. Prosecutors say the contents are known only to them and will be kept confidential pending corroboration by named parties.
John Perew, at Pittsburg Coal company's plant in Cleveland, plunged fifty feet to save drowning coworker John Dugan who had fallen from a boat. Perew seized Dugan just as he sank for the third time, both were pulled aboard and Dugan revived after water was pumped from him.
Catholic clergy in New York push for a vast new church as a potential sign the Holy See could move from Rome. The proposal argues a grand, affortable church would prepare for possible papal relocation to New York within years.
Le beso Oregon Horses for plc advertises work and saddle horses and brood mares for sale at Buford with reasonable prices. Notices mention Cappies Becken and J N Grentier visiting Williston. Homestead info for Dade Lockett near the Missouri river south side. For sale several registered short born bulls 3 to 5 years, easy terms via H A Nelson Holland ND. A good young work horse about 1300 lbs for sale via J C Dwyer Williston ND.
The 192 ware tax list was received November 2st and taxes are due. Rates include 45 mills general, 10 mills revenue, 6.0 mills county road and 3.0 mills county bridge. Delinquent dates and sale plans are listed with penalties and collection offices across Williston ND.
A contest affidavit filed by Halson against James alleges failure to cultivate the land parcel entry No. 3823 under Section 155. It claims James was absent due to private service in the Spanish-American War and that the land has not been properly settled or cultivated for over six months. Hearing set for January 13 at 10 a.m. before the United States Land Office Receiver in Minot ND. G. Sakbory, Register.
Notice states that proof for commutation is required to support a claim for Zeno Bruegger, clerk of the district court, with sections and townships referenced. The document names Beebe, Miller, BeWe No, Teweil, and Elisha Hi N. Will Towns and Broad Wr Sanborn, with cultivation notes.
Sanborn, Register, issues notice for a claim by Denis McCarty involving No. 101 for the 9 ni4 nw swi abd Sw in section 26, township 101. Names witnesses G Strand, Jay Grantier, Robert Walton, Frank Poe of Stroud, with continuous residence and cultivation of the land documented.
Mineral deeds and notices from Minot North Dakota record an applicant, H. E. Hodgson acting as attorney, filing for the n% ne% on section 13 township 154, with witnesses listed including Olive Hondriateom and Albert Warren. The notice cites Williston and Williams County, indicating a formal intention to make homestead or settlement claims, dated December 2016.
Charles Rinker of Williston North Dakota files a land claim in district court. He lists witnesses John Wagner Paul Pschierbocka and others to prove continuous residence and cultivation on his tract in township 184 range 101. Williston clerk H C Sanbou is the register.
Clerk of district court announces a deed or land case number 5886 heard December at Minot North Dakota. The document names witnesses Henry A Carey Ingebreth Barstad James Franch Neis Ramp and lists residencies as part of the record.
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