30 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1898
Page
1
A Williston North Dakota local page lists county officials Sheriff Jas. J. Costello and others, plus town trustees, meetings, and a Williston directory. The round-up covers new offices, Santa Claus at Odd Fellows, cigar gifts, church services, hotel openings, rescheduled dances, horse transfers, wolf bounty buyers, new buildings, a death in the Handley family, and Christmas visits among locals.
Advertises knit boots and dressy sacks in cassimere and warsted materials. Highlights Admiral Sampson reference and emphasizes reliable making and honest material. Lists prices for overcoats, Ulsters, frieze coats, and various brands with strong emphasis on value. Mentions tailoring by M Born and Co Chicago and guarantees fit and returns.
Williston news rounds up a week of local notes. A cold wave struck Williston yesterday morning as Bruecgger Mercant reported. Attorney Stewart plans to take up his new office next week. A Christmas program and church services filled the town, with plans for a Christmas tree committee report on funds raised and expended next issue. Adolf Mockel was arrested this week on an assault charge. he waived exam and was bound over to district court. Charley Field traveled to Culbertson for work on Steve Marmon’s building and may return by Sunday as Marmon plans to open a saloon in Mantigo. At Mrs Balts’ ranch, a marriage was performed by Judge Leonimady on Dec 25, 188. Henry H. Butta and Hattie K. Allen wed. M. E. Church services and a morning sermon on Christ’s life followed by an evening talk on the possibilities of our lives. A surprise sixteenth birthday party honored Mx. Clara Nolaon at the MacKersie home. Prof. E. R. Brownson and Rev. J. H. Hijerland traveled to White Earth on a matrimonial errand. more details in next column. The Tribune laments jack rabbits and notes lodging for legislators. Mrs. Thomas Freeman visits Ontario with son William. The M. E. Church was decorated for Christmas with J. F. Woodley supervising. The Christmas Tree at Odd Fellows Hall gave every child 3 to 16 a present. many private gifts were given and the program was praised.
A long-winded miscellany from Williston and nearby towns covers a card of thanks for sympathy after a death, a bank dissolution in Grand Forks, a sharp partisan flare against a Utah congressman, jail break notes, a wedding report for Prof. R Brownson, a Christmas tree party and multiple local notices, Lost memorandum book, a Dawson county sheriff murder report, and a Bruegger’s premium drawing with program, sales pitches, and holiday events.
A joint meeting of U S and military commissioners settled that at noon flags will be exchanged and guns fired to honor the Spanish flag. At 12 o'clock Spanish colors rise over public buildings and Morro while the American flag is raised. Spanish artillery at Cabanas fortress salutes the U S flag. Troops will parade in barracks with salutations. Also Judge Amidon in a rail rate case has filed a decision for the state.
The Daily Tribune of Bismarck plans extensive coverage of the upcoming legislative season. Special reporters will cover each house and lobby, with readers kept informed on proposed laws and member positions. Subscriptions available now for $1, no extra cost later.
Adults with colds on the breast bronchitis throat or lung troubles may obtain a free email bottle of Boschee German Syrup from Bruegger Mercantile Co One bottle per person and none to children without parental order The remedy is advertised as widely endorsed by physicians and a 75 cent bottle is available from local druggists in the city 067-18
Sealed proposals for the construction of a Grinnell School District No 4 building in Willian County North Dakota will be received at the clerk's office until January 3 1899 at 12 noon. Contracts must be completed by May 1 1899. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J G Livru x erenn District Clerk Clofland N D December 24 1898.
Trespassers on lots have had ample time to buy since the May 2, 1598 notice. no preference will be given thereafter, sales to first buyers at appraised prices. Orce Purvce Townsite, Leonnardy, Agent, Williston, August ith, Sis.
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