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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1904
Page
4
Great Northern leaders led by Vice President L W Hill and General Manager Ward shovel snow to free Train 3 from a Miles drift. Engine Shaft froze during the operation and the crew faced hours of effort to restart the Special while Conductor Mayer issued flag signals with a small party of officials and shovels.
The article markets Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure all for burns and injuries while mentioning a new valley newspaper boys dance style praised for its ease. It also references a Western trend of floor waltz positions and notes the Cronkaton Times as the source.
Department of the Interior contest against homestead entry No 17666 filed by Orlando M. Moorman alleging John Whittle wholly abandoned the land for over six months. Hearing set for March 23 1904 at Williston and final hearing March 20 1904 at Minot. Public notice issued for due process where service by personal means failed.
The State of North Dakota summons A E McCoun to answer Brux Mercantile Company v McCoun in Williams County District Court. The defendant must file a response within thirty days of service or a default judgment will be entered for the plaintiff. Dated January 20, 19.
Helge Helgeson, contestant, files a sufficient contest affidavit against Leonard F Morgan’s homestead entry in section 4? 5, township 130, range 98, alleging abandonment and lack of improvement or residence. Parties must appear March 5 1904 at 10 am before Zeve Bruceger, Clerk, Williams County, Williston, ND, with final hearing March 21 before the U.S. Land Office in Minot, ND. Publication by Register Jank R.C. Sanborn.
A court notice dated February 3 1900 or 1901 appears in Williston Graphic stating service by publication under a decree or order with A Auptill and A Austinl County Judge signatures. The document references Williston, Williston County.
Notice is given that H. E. Freeman, No. 3080, for the lots in section 18 and 19, township 158, range 100, will make final proof before E. R. Brownson, U.S. Commissioner, at Williston North Dakota on February 1904. Witnesses Frank A Engel Patrick Doherty Frederick E. Zahl Alvin H. Brown all of Williston North Dakota. Rexister.
The Department of the Interior Land Office announces a contest against homestead entry No. 18813 by Andrew P. Noonan for land in section township 168, filed Oct 1900. Allegations include abandonment for over six months and no improvements, with absence not due to service in war. Hearing set for Feb 24, 1904 at 10 a.m. before the U.S. Land Office in Minot, North Dakota. notices to appear Feb 1. Mark Marple, Attorney for Contestant.
The contestant Thomas W. jas claims the homestead entry No 15700, made May 2, for Lots 1 2 3 4, section 2 township 16 range 5, by Rudolf F. LulBen, was abandoned for over six years and no improvements or army service, with final hearing set for 10 am Feb 20, 1904 before the Register and Receiver at Portal, N D. The contestant filed an affidavit Dec o5 showing due diligence failed to locate notice for publication.
Notice is published that Ole Bryn seeks final proof on his land claim E No. 1388 for the sei nw ug swi and sw sw'i of section 33 township 154 range 100. Proof will be made before Zeno Brusgger in Williston North Dakota on February 13 1904. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation are H. P. Hendrickson Ole Ulven John Kjorstad and Andrew Sveen all of Williston North Dakota.
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