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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1906
Page
4
Fragmentary directory entry lists county officials including auditor treasurer clerk of district court register of deeds and surveyor with garbled names and titles, hinting at a historic county government roster and roles blurred by OCR.
The Graphite announces its move to Williston with plans for a permanent office and independent local coverage. Joins the Republican tradition but pledges fairness, while owner B H Copeland retires from the cakepaper business and introduces successor Gobert.
Deputies Vasko and Dillard pursued Thomas Ryan and a second suspect in Hinsdale country. Dillard located the men at Dun Sherry’s ranch but misidentified them. The following morning the suspects left. Dillard reportedly confronted them at a house and was assaulted. Positive details and outcome remain unclear.
A Department of the Interior contest notice from Williston and Minot addresses a land claim in North Dakota. The case involves Hattie Hak and others, detailing failed residency and improvements, with a hearing set for May 3 and evidence due by August 28 before U.S. Commissioner and Receiver W. Overeson.
Public notices from the Williston and Minot land offices announce contests on homestead entries, with claims that certain parties abandoned tracts and failed residency or cultivation. The notices set hearings, final proofs, and witness lists, naming several residents from Williston, Nesson, Holland, and nearby towns, with dates in 1900s to 1906.
An official contest notice from the Department of the Interior announces a land dispute proceeding at Williston North Dakota. It lists parties, dates, and the need to appear February 27 before the register in Williston to present evidence. The notice directs publication as required by law and names Fox as receiver.
Contest notice from the Department of the Interior United States Land Office Minot North Dakota filed by Jen J Jones contestant entry No 2227 for section 21 township 1 range 100. Contest seeks to establish residency and homestead claim with notice of appearance and evidence due March 2 next before Williston North Dakota court. Publication authorized by Receiver T E Fox and others citing service difficulties and publication notice.
A contest notice from Williston North Dakota informs contestant Maria Peterson that her entry No. 20641 for mineral land near township 13 range 1 will be examined. Alphonso Hadhar is named as contestant. Hearing set for March 17 before the United States Land Office in Minot. Publication to satisfy due disclosure.
Notice from Williams County ND outlines a contest by John O Brown against homestead entry 2370 in Williston. It alleges abandonment for six months and failure to prove residence under homestead laws. Hearing set before Register and Receiver in Minot ND, with witnesses listed and due diligence noted.
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