03 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1899
Page
1
The report notes Admiral W St. Schley reflecting on his career with a sense of national pride. His remarks celebrate naval service and acknowledge the era of maritime leadership as satisfying and honorable.
The note touts a clearance sale with many goods marked down below production cost. It emphasizes low prices and profit loss to move stock.
Publication line indicates a Williston North Dakota weekly issue with staff roles listed. Names include Enron We Farewan president and E A Brake as treasurer. other clerks and officers referenced but difficult to verify.
Education note from Eight-Mile Creek reports a three month term closed January 27. Local shipments include two carloads of bred-up horses to the east. Clerical staff in town affected by grippe. New books arriving at low prices. Joseph V. Quarler elected U S senator from Wisconsin. Wolf-bounty and wildlife pelts sale offered by A E Maderson. Congregational services Sunday. Catholic Mass February 7 at Joe Cartier's residence. Literary meeting scheduled for this evening and two weeks hence. Tax collection urged before delinquency. Tande school reopening next week with Miss Sarah D. Mercer to teach. Miss Hattie Frisby and Dr J T Newlove wed in nearby town. Social dance at Old Fellows' hall Friday night with Brainard Coulter orchestra. tickets one dollar. Residents plan homestead proof. travel and travel notes from Williston and local trips referenced.
Local notices report lectures on Pilgrim's Progress in the Congregational church. Advertisements mention Webster's Dictionary and Schilling's Best products. News covers resident movements, a court house plan by Bell & Kent, a 49th birthday party, weather bureau updates, and county political commentary.
Mrs John Mercer returns after six weeks with relatives. Maurice M Fielchenfeld of Chicago, wholesaler with Fielchenfeld Bros, is their guest and will stay to study cattle business at John Mercer Jr Ideal Ranch. N A Way of Devils Lake promotes Collier’s History of the World in city.
Professor Houton says in ten years travel he met more people using Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver and stomach issues and constipation than any other remedy. He notes it helps tourists and workers with headaches from irregular habits. Sample bottle free at Bruegger Mercantile Co. Dealers worldwide.
An old notice from August 1898 lists sale of numerous lots across MAIN STREET, BROADWAY, BRUEGGER AVENUE, ANDERSON AVENUE, LASSEN AVENUE, and GIBBS AVENUE in Williston North Dakota. It notes lots open for purchase with first-come sales at appraised prices after May 2, 1898, with George Purvis Townsite Proprietor and Leone Ardy as agent.
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