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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1906
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Williston graphic entry claiming a weekly issue or listing every Thursday at Williston, North Dakota, with garbled names Copeland and Epron. The readable text is insufficient to identify a clear event, date, or organizational detail.
Official papers from Williston North Dakota recount a reconvened council meeting led by Alderman H W Ladue. It notes election results approving bonds for a $15,000 electric plant and $12,000 water works, with alders Baldwin Van Dyke McChesney Wegley voting yes and Scranton absent. Also lists bills approved and adjournment set for Feb 29 1906.
The Chicago city council approved a referendum on Mayor Dunne’s municipal ownership of street car lines by 36 to 26. The plan seeks 975 million dollars to build or acquire the lines as existing franchises expire amid poor service and high profits. Supporters credit Dunne and public pressure, though critics cite political maneuvering and opposition from street car companies.
Fragmentary bank statement shows loans and securities including secured and unmortgaged notes, real estate owned, and deposits from other banks. Notes mention currency in circulation, sinking funds with U S Treasurer, and a sworn affidavit by cashier B J Scrunsoxy with notary Copeland and directors Gervidson.
Hans P Peterson contests Frank G. McKay entry No 1, 1904 for 80 acres in Minot North Dakota. The land has been abandoned and not cultivated for over six months. Notice instructs appearance and evidence in Williston and Minot with publication directed by Receiver T. K. Fox and Attorney W. H. Osimos.
Department of the Interior notices an alias contest for Homestead No. 2008 filed Sept 2, 1904 by Mario H. Peterson against Alphonse E. Hurd. Allegations claim abandonment, lack of residence and cultivation, with public hearing set March 10 and March 17 before the US Land Office staff in Williston and Minot. Hearing to determine validity of the contest and publication actions by E. Fox, Receiver.
Contests filed against homestead entry No. 28470 in Williams County North Dakota. Notices allege abandonment and nonresidence since allotment. Hearings set before County Judge A. AUSTIL in Williston and before the U.S. Land Office in Minot with publication orders for due process.
A contest affidavit by Terrence E. Reily challenges William Lenz on homestead entry No. 11898 filed April 1962 for a parcel in township 156 range 104. The notice asks the parties to appear Feb 23 1908 before notary Frances A. Brownson and a final hearing March 31 1908 before the registered Minot official, with attorney B Avexson listed for the contestant.
Contests filed by Charles A. Garrison and Azro L. Darling challenge homestead entries No. 26365 and 2024 in Township 16 Range 10 and related claims. Allegations include lack of residence, no cultivation or improvements, and long abandonment, with absences not due to service. Notices require appearances before the United States Land Office in Minot on specified dates for evidence.
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