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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1903

Page

5

Local Round-Up Sees Visitors and Ventures in Williston

Local notes recap recent activity in Williston and area. Huffland NY Life agent P P Ugetad visited Tuesday. Julius Card family in New York and Montana returnees noted. Dr Clangy moved office. Prof E R Brown reports White Earth growth. Father Raith visits Minot. alderman David Sang re-elected in Duluth. Hoffland A O U W plans a grand ball Feb 20. Jacobson’s opera house work by Wm Boettcher. Duluth connection with Jacob Sutphin noted. Williston mourns death of Jacob Sutphin. Dore visitor W W Corbett. Bowers assumes Hoffernan’s supervisory post. Valentine’s Day warnings and post office rush teased. D J and H C DeLaney seek to establish bank and charter plans in town.

David Sang Hough Lang Duluth Hoffand A. O. U. W. Lodge Hoffa Ball Wm. Boettcher Min

Cattle Men Warn of Harsh Montana Winter

Dillon Montana February 8 Joe Shineberger a prominent Beaverhead cattleman reports cattle in a deplorable condition. He warns if warm weather does not come soon this winter may be the worst in Montana in years, worse than 1874. He has lost hay to cattle for two weeks and faces heavy losses from a bitter frost. Red Rock plains show a solid ice field hindering cattle access to feed and water.

Dillon Mont Joe, Shineberger Beaverhead County Montana Shineberger Red Rock

The 1903 Laws Pocket Edition Advised for All

The 1903 laws edition will be published after final governor action, priced at 75 cents, aimed at all classes including merchants and farmers. A postponed Congregational church entertainment featuring A B Cain elocutionist now scheduled for Monday February 16 promises comic and dramatic recitations. Admission is 25 cents.

Thia Legislative Assembly A. B. Cain Opera House Squire Williston Dramatic Club Cain

New Discovery for Consumption Promises Recovery

A Melbourne Florida man credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption with saving his life after doctors gave up. Free trial bottles available via Brownell McPhee Druggists. The First National Bank of Williston posts a creditable financial statement under W H Denny, reflecting strong local business. A trip to Minnesota brought four thoroughbred trotting horses for Gov W Jones, the writer, and Charles Baldwin, hinting at future track success.

H. Haggins Melbourne Florida Dr. King Tom Brownell & McPhee First National Bank of Williston W. H. Denny Geo. W. Newton St. Paul Red Wing Minnesota Gev. W. Jones Chas. Baldwin

Pleasant ranch anniversary party honors Franks Blewerts

A very pleasant party was given for Mr and Mrs Frank Blewert at their ranch home last Sunday for their third wedding anniversary. Attendees from the city included B L Hardaway and wife H V Smith and wife I C Stewart and wife C A Wittmeier and wife W C Hollar and wife D C Page Ralph and Leo Hollar. The gathering presented a handsome single carriage harness as a leather wedding gift. The event was much enjoyed and long remembered by all who participated.

Frank

Mysterious Circumstance and Health Ad tone

An old time ad style touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for digestion and health. Mentions pale versus healthy appearances and a brownell drug context. Reports G B Metzger, postmaster, reappointed for four years and Williston post office possibly becoming second class if revenue trends continue.

Nearly Forfeits His List Bucklen’s Amica Salve cure claim

A runaway almost ended fatally but Bucklen’s Amica Salve cured injuries on J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove Illinois. The ad claims four years of doctors’ efforts were defeated by the salve. Also promotes Bucklen’s Amica Salve for burns, bruises, skin eruptions and piles at 25 cents.

J. B. Orner Franklin Grove Bucklen Brownell & McPhoe

Report of The First National Bank at Williston 1903 condition

Report of the condition of The First National Bank at Williston North Dakota as of February 6 1903 listing resources liabilities capital stock surplus and sworn statements by cashier and directors. It notes loans discounts U S bonds due from banks and cash items with a resumption fund and confirms the bank's officers and directors for the period.

First National Bank Williston North Dakota U.S U. S. Securit Hanke Hou Witroustone Sopustte Fore Dakota Liams W. H. Denny Gore Publi Davidson Its Waeenen Chas H. Davidson, Jr C. H. Ross

Local Classifieds and Notices Digest

A burst of small ads includes farm sale offers F. W. Denny financing real estate loans and loan services, wall paper and mouldings, an apple sale at $1.10 per box, and a special 16 inch dry cottonwood price. Also listings for rent houses and a two story store building, horses cattle and livestock sales, shoe repair, and farm acreage for sale with terms.

Notice to the Public Offering Portraits in 1903

Notice from M G Markell of Williston North Dakota dated January 15 1903 offering one first class crayon portrait for every four dollars spent on photos ordered through March 1 1903.

M.G. Markell Williston, N. D

Arcades Sartorial Parlors Open for Brainers

The Arcade Sartorial Parlors are now open for brainers offering cleaning and repair of suits overcoats ladies jackets and skirts neckties and hats. Located one door south of Union Land Office Ferro Farr.

Union Land Office Ferro & Farr

Fidelity Bonds Appoints W H Denny as Local Agent

W H Denny has been appointed agent for the Northern Trust Co and is prepared to furnish bonds in almost any form at reasonable rates. County officers will find more satisfactory bond options through this agency than asking friends to sign. novlitt

W. H. Denny Northern Trust Co

Civic Federation to Convene Thursday Evening in Courtroom

The Civic Federation will meet in the Court room this Thursday at 8:30 PM sharp. President D.C. Page says the session will focus on special basis concerning state legislation.

Civic Federation D.C

The Easy Pill and Local Social News

The Easy Pill advertises DeWitt Little Early Risers as a tonic to cleanse the bowels and renew gland strength, claiming complete relief after a few days. The masquerade ball at the Opera House drew a large crowd and strong returns, with diverse costumes and high satisfaction. Rt Rev Mann of Fargo and Rev Cook of Minot will visit Williston on February 18 for Episcopal services at the Congregational church, followed by confirmations and baptisms.

DeWitt Brownell & McPhee Opera House Bishop Mann Fargo Cook Minot Williston Congregational Church

For Sale For Cash Only Bargain on Livestock and Goods

For cash, $350 buys two brood mares with foal, a yearling colt, double harness, milch cow, brood sow, plow, harrow, mower and reaper, chickens, and household goods. Most sold in a lot immediately. Apply before February 21. Information at the Graphic office.

Graphic Office

Carpet Weaving Notice by Mas. Janie Straxp

Practical weaver Mas Janie Straxp of Williston North Dakota requests anyone wishing carpets to call and see her. Leave orders at the Graphic office. Notice dated November 25 1902.

Endersiened Graphic Office Mas Janie Straxp Williston, N. D

Congregational church hosts visiting Rev Powell this week

Rev Powell of is visiting the Congregational church this week in thin city.

Rev. Powell of Thin City

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P.P. Ugetad Huffland The New York Life Julius Card New York Valley City Times John Kjorstad White Earth John Carlson Dr. Clangy Lem Nye Great Northern Frank Hicketheir Ie E. R. Brown Father Raith W. J. Doyle Trenton Jacob Sutphin Mre. Maderson’s Hospital Bright W. W. Corbett Dore Bailly D. BD. Davidson Mr. Davidson Joe Bowsre Bi Beternal Sober Young Mr. Bowers Heffernan D.j H.C. DeLaney State Bank Natonal Bank Brownell & McPhee’s Druguiste G. B. Metzger Lana & Son's John Heffernan Hit Novi Woodley Bruegger Mercantile Co Firet National Bank Suneday Graphic Rnck Britenger Mercantily Co Joseph Ruith Thig H. A. Nelson Hortland N. D Walter Kurth D. Bull’s Building Main Street Ians Williton Core Axp & OvErson T. H. Grier Grinnell N.D Official Fidelity Bonds Oscar M. Will & CO Bismarck Carital Arlington G. A. Booker, Prop Mhails Vancford N. Dak M. G. Goleman Nesson, Hofflund and Nesson Hi Tund R. N. Miller Stroud Schafer Scafer Stroud Bros., Merchants Williston, North Dakota Ene Prc Thomas & Monroe Williams County Williston, North Dakotee
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