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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
2
Correspondence records visits by neighbors to Mormon and Bonetrails, plans to spend winter east, and social events at the Kookee home. Notices mention Knute Olson finalizing claim proof, and winter arrangements with R W Nudd. Poultry buying tips describe purchasing hens for six dollars and a future male, plus poultry literature recommendations.
Rose Valley residents report weekend returns with driftwood for winter. Jack Lambert and Rev March traveled from West View to Thornton’s then back home Monday. Local visitors Chas Thornton Wayne Hinman Leon Evans and W B Adams visited. others planned trips to Williston Missouri Illinois and California with Jack Lambert heading to Missouri next week.
Mr and Mrs Ed Davis visited Mr Shephard and family Sunday. Ren e Ericson returned from a trip in the eastern part of the state Saturday. Miss Florence Baynes visited her aunt Mrs C J Cook Sunday. Miss Kate McGrath spending holidays in Williston. Lena Peterson and brothers Nells and Hans called on Mr and Mrs C J Cook Sunday. John Gout a business caller in Williston Monday. A dance and raffle was given at the Triceford home Tuesday night. Several youths enjoyed skating on the creek Sunday. Pupils from three schools will assemble at Wild Rose Christmas Eve for an excellent program. Vern McMurrin having a well bored this week. Miss Virgie Davis and friend called at Cook's Sunday evening. Marcus Johnson doing fancy work on his house these days.
The speaker outlines how a farmer with ten dollars could invest in poultry. He proposes first studying well known breeds at shows and evaluating merits of Plymouth Rock Wyandotte Rhode Island Red and Orpington varieties to determine the best type for investment.
Valley City Normal activities include a choral union concert with soloists Mr. and Mrs. Carson and Mr. Howard Brown of Minneapolis. The county fair and State Teachers Association events are planned with Miss Eleanor Smith as a featured speaker. Winter term starts January 5 with holiday break and penalties for late return.
Notice to Our Creditors and Debtors announces the dissolution of the firm on January 1 with Oleson and Anderson leaving and Stenehjem taking full control. Debts must be settled by December 20, or collected with extra charges. creditors are asked to send statements before December 20 for proper auditing and payment.
Tam ready to conduct auctioneering work at fair rates with guaranteed satisfaction. References available from any bank in Williston. Wm Keltner of Williston North Dakota R F D No 2 serves as point of contact.
Jury in the state case against Y ies H. Parrish of Owensboro Kentucky could not agree on a verdict after a trial lasting more than a week. Parrish faced charges of receiving deposits before the Owensboro Savings Bank and Trust Company failed during a massive $1,000,000 insolvency disaster.
Washington negotiates the site for the inaugural ball as the committee weighs options. Congress previously barred using the Pension Office building due to disruption of records and government work, with preparations requiring extensive removal of documents and a 20 day shutdown by clerks handling pension cases.
Mrs Georgia Ah Wong, wife of George Ah Wong, a Chinese Plano resident, killed one child Ila Ah Wong and poisoned her four children Crissey Walter Herbert before dying by train. The other children Crissey Walter Herbert aged 12, 10, and 5 survived in serious condition from wood alcohol poisoning. A suicide note blamed her misery as a wife of a foreigner.
Early Sunday the jury in Hot Springs South Dakota returned a verdict of not guilty for William F Stockton charged with the murder of R C Cramer in May. Defense argued self defense and insanity.
Donald Willison, a building contractor of Columbus, O., committed death by his own action by ingesting carbolic acid at his home 36 West Tenth avenue on Monday.
Department of the Interior issues a notice for publication in Williston North Dakota listing Almens ree of Williston as claimant for land described in serial 8 bis HE No 1488. The hearing before the U S land office will occur December 20 with witnesses Jaman C Harrington Ed Henry George Ray and others from Williston ND. George W Wilson Register.
Francis J McClure of Williston North Dakota filed notice of intention to make final commutation proof on land described in his homestead entry of May 28 1907. The proof will be before the Register and Receiver at the U S Land Office Williston North Dakota on January 7 1909. Witnesses named are Jaman Harrington Mary Sipe Ed Henry and Henry Sipe all of Williston North Dakota.
Department of the Interior Land Office Williston North Dakota announces a public sale of a tract under the 1906 act. The sale is set for 2 PM on January 19 at the office. Serial number 0558. adverse claimants must file objections by sale time. GEO. W. WILSON Register.
Public notice issued April 27 1908 under the 1902 act outlines irrigation water for lands in T 154n R 100w and T 155n R 100w with revised instalment dates for private and entered lands. New terms set December 1 1909 for second year charges and December 1 dates for subsequent years. operation and maintenance charge due December 1 1908. building charges payable in up to ten annual installments with early full payment allowed. James Rudolph Garfield Secretary of the Interior.
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