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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1910
Page
4
The January business of the Register of Deeds office netted 1250.24 after expenses, showing a profitable month for the county. L. O. Higley, the present register, states back work is fully up to date and every office function is current, a first in eight to ten years.
Citizens are urged to vote against the current bond issue next Monday to pursue four percent money. North Dakota offers to prepare papers and claims bonds can pass at four percent in a prompt election, saving the city about $25,000.
County commissioners return from Grand Forks after annual meeting where the auditor fee question is discussed. The 1907 law amendment fixes salary but requires all deed and abstract fees above salary to go to county revenue. Test cases planned across counties to settle if auditors keep or surrender fees.
The Fargo Forum reports two conflicting views on federal incorporation. Some believe President Taft will treat the bill as academic, others say he will push for enactment as administration priority. The bill would allow federal franchises with Sherman Act limits, offering uniform rules but stricter US law compliance.
North Dakota leads eighty five dioceses in per capita Lenten mission offerings by Episcopal church children for last year with a dollar three per person. Pennsylvania is second at ninety one cents, while South Dakota ranks seventh and Minnesota eighteenth. The report highlights North Dakota's strong youth participation.
A mass meeting in Star Theatre last Tuesday launched Williston’s effort to form an American Woman's League chapter. Local organizer Miss Gogan explained aims and Mr. Todd outlined finances. The plan aims to improve educational and social conditions. a five chapter city with a chapter house is hoped. Mrs Flint will take orders for tailor made suits from Chas A Stevens at Mrs Burnham's Millinery store.
A national lawn tennis group named the American association of Clay Court Players was formed to oversee clay court play. Dr. P. B. Hawk of Illinois is president, Butler Lamt of North Dakota is treasurer, and Harry Seymour of Pittsburgh is secretary with a southern vice president to be named. The executive committee will include state representatives.
Various items list promotions and moves in Williston area including W B Roach leaving Grant's to work in Montana, Sam Greengard traveling to eastern markets, and A J Tipton joining a harness shop. Civic League food sale slated at McKay Drug Store on February 19. colonial dance planned at Odd Fellows hall February 22. Piano lessons advertised at Fr Purcell's house. several local social events and obituaries noted.
Advertisement from Northwestern Hide and Far Co of Minneapolis offering high prices for hides and furs and cheap guns and traps for sale.
Advertisements from Brownson, E R Brownson, and Hildreth Wegley promote horses for sale at the barn east of the courthouse. They urge customers to bank with First National Bank for loans and idle money interest. Also listed are furniture, land loans, seed potatoes, and brokered land sales.
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