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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
4
The Williston Gazette notes George Stevens reports strong grain traffic along the river this summer and plans to expand next spring after ice breakup. It mentions U.S. government snag boats clearing passages, hopes for Washington support, and a Christmas issue with a new cover and extra copies for five cents.
Reports say Mitchell Thompson was murdered near Mondak last week. Inquest Judge Dyer Thompson postponed after partial testimony. witnesses Owen Thompson and O F Olson travelled from Badger Iowa to seek justice. Suspect Julius Tysven, a saloon operator, may hold key details about the train incident.
Red O Leary, the man who escaped from Sheriff Lamipman, was arrested following a tip. Authorities pursued the fugitive across the county, recovering weapons and confirming identity. O Leary faces multiple charges and is being held for extradition.
A man named Ray is now in the county jail here. O Leary was arrested in Ward county and brought here by a sheriff's deputy. Red is charged with attempting to liberate prisoners from the county jail in this city. O Leary is from Minot where he lived for years and has long associated with the tougher element. He has shown a steady decline in behavior over the past five or six years.
An editorial advocates shifting from wheat to corn in Minnesota, the Dakotas, and nearby regions. It argues corn can be more profitable with better rotations, warns against persistent summer fallow, and suggests growing a corn crop to replace fallow while controlling weeds and distributing manure.
The Williston Land Company sale of forty six donated lots netted 6278 dollars, with Bruegger Mercantile adding 1000 and 500 additional if needed. Dudkards contributed 1700, bringing total to 9478. Land and building gifts boost the effort, as a committee surveys state propositions. Highest bid reached 210 dollars with buyers including Patrick O Neill and L F Perkins among many others.
The six hundred dollars from the state fund will be used mainly for laboratory apparatus supplies and reference books for the High School. Oscar Proble in again after a short vacation. The postponed literary program was given last Friday. Norman Hewitt is absent from schools due to illness. The famous state case of Thomas O Reilly will be heard in district court on December 14. The case is billed as one of the most exciting. Metzger assisted by John Hi Bint. Defense attorney is George Schafor.
Sioux Falls was taken to Grand Forks last week to testify before the Grand Jury there Monday. It is stated that some other men connected with the defunct bank are to be investigated.
In preparation for denatured alcohol production at the U distillery, Professor Jd and assistants cultivate barley to sprout malt. Barley germination occurs in the chemical building basement under Professor Ladd. The project aims to show farmers how to grow and process their own material, avoiding purchase costs.
The weekly Rose Valley column reports pleasant weather aiding farmers to prepare coal and wood for winter. Local happenings include visits by Miss Butty Hereford to Mr Hat tied Low, improvements seen in Mr. Frank Evans, and Mrs. Morgan's partial recovery. Social events feature sleigh riding, Thanksgiving dinners, church services by Rev. Olt and Rev. Snow, 7 pm service times, and multiple family visits.
Washington December news discusses Senator Hansbrough drafting a bill to reserve government titles to coal lands on the public domain. The proposal would allow sellers to retain coal found on their lands while authorizing leasing or royalty work by the government, aiming to curb settlement while protecting coal resources. The measure follows the president's message urging coal land conservation and prompts western states to weigh withdrawal impacts.
Munduk resident Frank Stavena begins school as the school treasurer reports a receipt entry. The fragment notes a procedural start to his enrollment and an ongoing financial record.
From Our Special Correspondent C Borstad was a Williston visitor. Rafabel returned from Bott nnent buying two teams of oxen. F W Mansfield spent a few days in Williston. Walter Meek returned from Mir not lust Wednesday. Henry Boretad was badly scalded Thanksgiving morning and recovering slowly. Ad St John expects to be in Bonetrails this week. Mrs H Windell of Isun can guest of Mrs Boratad. Mike Fume built a new shack on his claim north of Bonetrails. A quilting bill was held in the Western Extremity. participants not named. Alvin Mansfield returned from Sidney and will live on his claim a while. Verner Meek noted in the week. Lawrence Oleson of Southard Land Co with Williston examined local dirt. Dec 30 1906 Ladies Aid Lutheran church auctioned fancy articles. proceeds nearly $100. Borstad acted as auctioneer to the group’s satisfaction.
The notice cites U S population growth at two million annually split evenly by birth and immigration. It mentions various skin diseases and catarrh, rheumatic conditions, and promotes Dr Charest, a Fargo specialist, who will visit Hotel Leeland in Minot on Tuesday Dec 18.
A statement from H. M. and his wife Henrietta claims a miracle cure for their child’s five year eczema after using Electric Bitters. They say the condition was incurable before trying the tonic and blood medicine, with improvement seen after the second bottle and full cure after seven bottles. Available at Brownells Drug Store with prices 50c and 100c.
Jake Erickson, former cashier of the failed Minot bank, is serving a prison term. The report notes his involvement and current detention status as part of the bank failure fallout.
Official city proceedings record the adjourned regular meeting of Williston city council reconvening May 19 1908. Mayor Wepley presided. Aldermen Ladue Baldwin Vandyke Brownell Atterberry attended. Hayes absent. Minutes from May 5 and 12 read and approved. bills presented and ordered paid including payroll. Police chief W H Smith’s bill laid on the table. Atterberry to study coal handling side track with GN Ry officials.
Motion authorizes a coal shed at the power plant and accepts H V Smith bid at 9,274 per ton. Committees fix telephone pole locations with Great Northern agreement to cable east on Broadway within a year. Minutes note bills approved, new light and water fund account opened, adjournment to Nov 26, 1906.
A March 19 Bowie Texas notice highlights a weight gain case from 90 to 180 pounds and cites a testimonial from W. L. Hill. The report mentions a severe cough and consumption with a recovery after using Dr Kings New Discovery. Trial bottles offered by Brownell Drug Co.
A Tennessee man recounts a two decade struggle with persistent catarrh. He credits Buckten's Arnica Salve for reducing swelling and healing the affected area after applying it to the sore surface. The testimonial highlights relief and ongoing use to prevent recurrence.
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