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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
6
An elderly man in a Herald feature reflects on aging and loss. He smiles through memories of a wife and children gone to heaven, cherishes borrowed treasures, and lives each day as a sunlit summer. He remains hopeful as time nears his own farewell.
In Burke county North Dakota Judge Templeton rules that votes cast in un designated precincts are illegal without refuting evidence from Lignite. Lignite has until February 2 to present proof or the case proceeds to dismissal. Bowbells retains the county seat pending further contest and a complete county canvass could shift the result.
Congressman Hanna of Fargo introduces a bill to amend the 1911 act on homestead proofs. The measure would allow acceptance of fourteen months of actual residence for commutation as long as temporary absences do not break continuity.
A weekly list shows Olaf H. Hanson of Williston with Cora Amundson of Epping on December 20. John R. Haney of Rays with Lillian Wils broad of Nelson on December 19. Eli Maltby of Coteau with Mrs. Millie Sylvester of Williston on December 17. Wesley Smith of Ray with Maggie Walker of Granville on December 16. Oscar Burgin of Williston with Margaret J. Elliott of Angie on December 16. Harris E. Peterson of White Earth with Stella Mae Watts of Buford on December 16. Peter B. Anderson of Rudser with Mary Edith McDougal of Canova Canada on December 15.
The Devils Lake Inter Ocean reprints General H M Creel criticizing current road work practices. He urges switching to contracted projects, supervised by engineers, with road tax paid in cash and work evaluated for quality to boost farm land values and efficiency.
Nels K. Mattson of New Rockford, North Dakota urges progress toward a system of road laws, rules, and regulations. He argues that if leadership cannot be taken, one should at least follow the crowd to promote better roads.
The Courtenay Morgan stock company at the Star Theatre reports large nightly crowds this week. Tomorrow night they present their best play A Woman of Mystery with reserved seats sold today.
Math Stoe of Bonetrails is conducting business in the city today.
Petition in Williston North Dakota estate case states administrator Hislar Olstad seeks final settlement and discharge. Hearing set for January 10, 1911 at 10 AM in Williams County Court House to review exceptions and contest the account.
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