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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1903
Page
4
Classified cattle listing from Montana Manitoba and Minnesota describing stock for sale. Includes reference to pore bred bulls on hand and availability through S Bajo at Culverisou Mont.
A broad list of Senate and House bills moves through the capitol, including measures on piracy law, oath requirements for notaries, estate administration, and bond approvals. Bills touch game and fish, railroad maintenance rules, child safety against distributing medicines, and attorney licensure. Several capital maintenance and local governance items are reported, with multiple bills referred or passed through committees.
J B Taylor of Chries Tex explains how a stomach weakness ruined his health and finances. He recounts trying Ko dol after hearing of a remarkable cure. he claims the remedy restored strength and led to a recovery, though details remain unclear.
The Williston Board of Education met in regular session on February 10, 1603. Members present were Merars, Leonhardy, Marshell, Baldwin, Heffernan, and Bellinger. Bills approved included drayage for Heffernan, book purchases from North Dakota Book and Stationery Co and McNally & Co, and furniture from Standard School Furniture. The board authorized a warrant to American School Huguaitare Company for ware purchase and freight, deferred Brownson’s bills for explanation, and limited further text book purchases this term.
An ad column extols DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve as the only genuine cure for piles and skin abrasions, claiming others are counterfeit. The piece also notes a club meeting planned for Feb 23 with colonial costumes and a mixed program, listing committee members. Fortell and Treses Carpenter were reportedly armed during a city church gathering led by Rev. Snow.
Fr Green of Lancaster Napal claims Electric Bitton cured his chronic indigestion and nervous debility and that it helped his wife as well. Brownell & McPhee offer satisfaction guarantees. A Thursday evening Opera House entertainment supports Lincoln school funds, with proceeds aiding the recent instrument payment. admission to central pupils is free, others pay a nominal footwear fee.
John Harmon is the father of a large baby boy and expresses no happiness about the birth. The infant is described as big with reinforced weight, and both mother and baby are reported to be doing nicely.
Notice is hereby given that the claimant will make final pre-emption proof to support his claim. The hearing is before Jas G Santlers district judge on the et day of March 1903. The claimant names M Frye and resides at Minot North Dakota. He seeks to prove his continuity and settlement on the land described.
Public notice from Williston district naming Enaiaot erator Ronen as administrator of the estate of Frederick aout hare. Creditors must present vouchers by a set deadline. publication dates include December 20 and February 12 in Williston.
Notice published at the Land Office in Minot North Dakota announces publication relating to matters in Williston district court. It identifies Daniel Gableman James 8 tole and Winfield SD as residents connected to the proceeding. The notice outlines a process for publication and involvement by residents in the case.
Notice is hereby given under the Timber and Stone Act of June 3 1878 that the land described in the Minot land office file will be offered for sale. Names associated include E B Chase and Sohns of Eli River Minnesota, M J Bryant of Monticello Minnesota, and others. Claims must be filed before the first Tuesday in April.
Notice for publication announces a timber land claim under the Timber Land Act of 1878. It lists claimants Johns Gurney Elk River Sherburne Minnesota, sworn statement numbers, land lots 4, 2, 5, 6 in township, and deadlines for proof of value and appearance before the register by April 21, 1908. Adversary claimants are urged to file before that date.
Notice under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 states Stroud of Williston North Dakota files sworn statement for purchase of lots 1 2 in section 7 township 160 range 70 and 80. He claims land valued for timber and stone rather than agriculture and offers proof while witnesses Ames Chase El of Elk River Minn M H Bryant Minn. Adverse claimants must file by the 21st day of August 1900 with Register Sanborn.
United States Land Office Minot North Dakota advertises land sale under the timber and stone act. It lists claims for lots 5 and 6 and others in range 1H. The public is invited to prove ownership and appear April 1905 before the register and receiver Jobs K. Sanborn. Witnesses named include Robert Strand and E E Chase. Public notices say all claims must be filed before the stated day.
Public notice under Timber and Stone Act of 1878 seeks claim for 34 and 1i acres in Ward County North Dakota with intent to establish a timber land claim. The hearing and filing occur before the county land office on the first day of April 1903 with named parties present in Minot and Wilton.
The Interior Department notices a land claim contest in North Dakota. Contestant must appear and present evidence by 10 a.m. March 2, 1905 before the district court in Williams County and at the United States Land Office in Minot for a hearing before the Register and Receiver.
Department of the Interior notice announces a contest against homestead entry No. 3897 made July 20 1901 by John J. Tighe. Ben Bradskerud alleges abandonment for over six months, claims lack of residence and improvements, and states the contestant Lavine cannot be personally served. A public notice is ordered for appearance and evidence on February 18 in Minot North Dakota.
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