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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1898
Page
4
A major fire in Terre Haute Ind caused losses estimated at 2 million dollars affecting multiple properties. The Wahpeton Globe editorializes on Senator Toligeon’s role while revenue officials announce stamping exemptions for deeds and mortgages under set values.
Eminent British physicians back a new climate based cure for tuberculosis. Aimed at the poor, the plan funds retreats in south England where patients live in open air cottages with minimal furnishings. Diet and exercise replace medicine, with breathing training and regular baths emphasized.
Williston Special School District census counts 200 children, up from 161 the previous year, with 187 of the youngsters living inside Williston’s corporate limits. The report highlights a 39 child increase and local population distribution. Maj Gen Wesley Merritt arrives in New York aboard the Lucania with his party to confer with peace commissioners.
The Fargo Forum announces the upcoming legislature session and offers daily inside coverage of proposed laws. Subscriptions are available at 1 dollar, with delivery to readers from now until session close. Send orders to The Forum, Fargo, North Dakota.
Read the Williston Graphic and Free Preps yearly year book for 1899 offering a valuable over 50 page encyclopedia. Over 35 000 copies of the 1898 issue were sold at 25e each. It is the most popular look of its kind. See advertisement on another page for details.
Williams County invites sealed proposals for purchase of bonds to fund the Little Muddy River bridge near Williston. Bonds total 8000 dollars, in five hundred dollar denominations, term fifteen years, interest six percent paid semiannually. Proposals due 2 am January 7, 1808, in Williston. County Commissioners reserve right to reject all. Board order by County Auditor HL Honitis and Deputy CA Burast.
Notice to bidders for construction of a steel wagon bridge across the Little Muddy River. Sealed proposals will be received by the County Auditor until 2 oclock, January 7, 149. Bridge dimensions: 160 feet overall with center span 100 feet and end spans 30 feet each. Specifications outline detailing required.
Williams County in Williston announces the 1898 taxes are due. Real property taxes delinquent after January 1 carry penalties up to 5 percent by November and June penalties thereafter. Personal property taxes incur 5 percent delinquency and 1 percent monthly interest until paid, with enforcement via sheriff distraint and sale. County Treasurer F R Zatty noy acknowledges the notice and enforces collection.
County Treasurer issues notice that the 1808 tax lists were received November 1 1808 and taxes for the year are due. The document lists levies for Willistown, poll taxes, school districts, roads, and state and county taxes with rates and totals, including general purpose and specific levy amounts. It itemizes district names such as School Dist No 2 and No 4, and notes poll taxes and road levies with calculated mils and totals.
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