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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1899
Page
4
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Helena January 28 The wild scenes center on the Clark victory in a tense political contest. Amil the wildcat series described as the event drew thirteen Republicans with forty one Democrats to give Clark a 54 vote majority, five more than required. Daly suffered defeat in Helena as Clark is hailed as winner.
reports from Duluth Appleton and nearby towns show extreme lows with below zero readings. Wisconsin and North Dakota sites record 40 and 52 below. blizzards and high winds accompany the deep freeze across multiple locales.
The document records the organization of Williams County State Bank in North Dakota. It lists the corporate name, principal business in Williams County, capitalization of 4000 dollars, and stock details with shares of 100 dollars each. It names Davidson and Belvaskar as signatories with notary and deed-office attestations in Foster County.
State official certifies Williams County State Bank as a body politic and corporate under the laws governing state banks. The certificate grants authority to commence banking, adopt a seal, sue and be sued, and hold property for twenty five years with all legal rights and restrictions.
The Williston North Dakota county board met at 7 o clock to adjournment with Gaines and Stewart present. They approved Wm S Hewetts bond for the Little Muddy river bridge project near Williston and ordered the county auditor to forward a check with his bid. Bills for county printing require attached slips and several commissioners fees were allowed before adjournment to June 1899.
Adjourned session January 31 1899 with Commissioners Gaines and Stewart present. Board approved Bell and Kent preliminary courthouse and jail drawings and filed plans and specs by March 10 1899. Bills approved include C A Bryant express fees Gaines and Stewart commissioners’ fees. Meeting adjourned to February 11 1899 at 7 p.m. H Roy Co Auditor by C A Bryant deputy.
Williams County Treasurer Joux Hervennax warns that 1895 personal property taxes become delinquent March 1, 1899 with a 5 percent penalty. Taxes unpaid by April 15, 1899 will be delivered to the sheriff for collection under state law.
Stewart Harness Shop in Williston North Dakota announces a full line of Furstuow and Coggshall stock saddles and various harnesses with prices reasonable. Call for details.
The Maine tree on the Androscoggin near Dudley Bean’s lawn is among the state’s largest. Measuring four feet from the ground, the trunk is 23 feet in circumference with a seven foot diameter, and its branches span 290 feet around. A band stand for 25 sits beneath, described by a passing Boston visitor who rated its size as priceless.
A London Chronicle excerpt portrays Otto von Bismarck as kind and approachable at home. It notes his fondness for children, public sympathy for a gardener’s daughter, and tears at a funeral. The piece contrasts his warm private life with his political persona.
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