Rippled Notes From Williston Graphic’s Stony Creek
A fragment from Williston Graphic mentions Mrs Yuill returning to the ranch last Friday and a Minot visitor to Mrs Harris. It references local chatter about horses, musical craft, and a scarecrow project by Grant Matthews. The column includes quirky lines about summer plans, a dog’s death from leftovers, and a humorous jab at refining husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuill
Minot
Grant Matthews
Phil
Bonham
Piker
T. Roveie
Nelson Correspondence from a Cold Week in Williston Region
Geese spotted this week as Jackson and McKay raise ice. The old river began rising Sunday and cold east winds prevail. Banks and Frisch returned from Williston safely. Local horsemen cheerful with 70 to 80 colts planned for spring. Fence rails being cut, smallpox concerns persist after Joe Phillips visited Kenmare. Clerk Louis Schierbeck schedules land filings. Wartenbee brothers active on M.C. and at Baldwin ranch. Mrs J A McKay visits Chilcot. J A Phillips back with severe cold. Heffernan sold a saddle horse to Phillips after inspecting horses for J A Phillips. Hope he reached Williston by now. Tax Broxcuo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson & McKay
Banks & Frisch
Williston
Ben Ringe
Lnoks
O. Westcott
Joe Phillips
Kenmare
Returna
Nesson
H. O. Wartenbee
Hoffland
M.C. Wartenbee
Bronhoa
D. D. Wartenbee
Baldwin Ranch
J. A. McKay
Chilcot
Mra. Sewell
J. A. Phillipa
Nelson
James Heffernan
Mr. Heffernan
Mr. Phillipa
Hofflund Stories and White Earth Record Preview
A look at Hofflund streets with Jack Smith sightings and local tidbits. East buyers hunt bargains as C D Hoft and Ole Baratad visit Williston. Miss Josephine Hendrickson chats with Mrs. Johnson. B Johnson remains critically ill. A new White Earth Record debuts, White Earth booming. A P C Hansons dance draws crowds. White Earth south side represented. spirits high. A sharp public rebuke to Five Lord Pete from the Herald Star columnist. warning to drop the hatchet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Smith
Hofflund
C. D. Hoft
Ole Baratad
Williston
Josephine Hendrickson
White Earth
P. C. Hanson
Lord Pete
The
Herald Star
Grinnell Evergreens Share Local News And Visits
Grinnell Evergreens notes late received items including George Bacon rounding up bogies and Tom Ward’s flying trip to White Earth. Mentioned are Nordby from Dry Fork, EA Tucker, Geo Hoock, Peter Hanson residence dance on February 14, Palater from Williston surveying for Marinon, James Heffernan on business, and a sale of about 25 tons of bine joint hay by F. P. Sigwert with inquiries welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bacon
Fom Nordby
Dry Fork
Tom Ward
White Earth
Tucker
Geo. Hoock
Peter Hanson
Palater
Williston
Marinon
James Heffernan
Notable Visitors and Local Sales Listings in Williston
Miss Anna Kening of Buford and Thomas Forbes of Hedderich Bros. visited Williston this week. George McKenzie traveled from Williston Friday to Barnesville and other Minnesota stops for Great Northern Railway supply work. Molyneux, editor of the Towner and county surveyor, was in town between trains. Also advertised for sale are purebred Belgian hares and several registered Short Horn cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Kening
Buford
Thomas Forbes
Hedderich Bros. & Co
George McKenzie
Williston
Barnesville
Minnesota
Great Northern Railway Co
Georgr H. McKay
Neagon
N. D
F. N. Molyneux
Towner, Newn and Stockman
McHenry County
Aas
Molyneux
Ray and
Tioga
H. A. Nelson Hofflund
Bad Man of Valley County Shot Dead in Saco
Special to the Great Falls Tribune details Henry Thompson known as Long Henry shot and killed at Saco by Ed Shafelt after a quarrel over a woman. Shafelt surrendered, claiming Thompson had a revolver. observers note Thompson’s long history of violence and crime in Valley County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley County
Ed Shafelt
Great Falls
Glasgow
Mont
Henry Thompson
Long Henry
Saco
Thompson
Dawson County
Lewis Brothers
Tommy Dunn
Hinsdale
Shurell
Georgia Grant
Shofelt
Henry
A.C. Broome
Shufelt
Broome
Cal
General Crook
Reward Offered for Strayed Horses from North Carolina Ranch
A 10 dollar reward is offered for the return of a roan horse branded BB on the left shoulder with a hat on the hackamore and a black mare branded BI on the left thigh, lost near Timber Creek, Williams County, North Carolina around September 20, 1901. The owner Joan Prsteen of Williston, North Dakota, requests the horses be returned to her at Stony Creek to claim the reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timber Creek
Williams County
N. C
Stony Creek
Joan Prsteen
Williston, N. D
Williams County Teacher Examinations Scheduled for March 1902
The next regular Williams County N D teachers examination will be held at the Court House in Williston on Friday and Saturday March 14 and 15 1902. Applicants must bring pens and ink. Paper furnished by the county superintendent. The timetable lists subject periods from Arithmetic to Geography and Natural Philosophy, with a noon intermission and afternoon sessions continuing through 5 10. County Superintendent Watprox notes strict adherence to the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams County
N. 1
Court House
Williaton
Mancit
Final Proof Notice for Davis in North Dakota
Land Office at Minot North Dakota February 1903 notice that SANK F DAVIS HB 70 seeks final proof for section 1 township 1 range 200. Proof to be given March 13 before Louis Schimronek clerk of Williams County district court in Williston ND. Witnesses listed include Poo of Stroud ND George F Baker John Grogan and Fred Kelter of Williston ND Thomas E Olson register signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Office
Minot
N. DB
Louis Schimrhoek
Cinek
District Court of
Williams County
N. D
Williston
Wits
Stroud
George FE
Baker
John Grogan
Fred, Kelter
Williston N. D
E. Olsoand
Register
Notice of Final Proof in Williams County North Dakota
Notice is hereby given that Denis McCarty has filed for final proof to establish his claim in Williams County North Dakota. Proof will be made before Menth Bebierbeck, Clerk of the District Court, Williston, North Dakota, on March 15, 1902, for the southwest quarter of section 26, township 101, range 101. Names of witnesses include Joseph G. Stroud, Jay Gruntier, Robert W. Stroud, Frank Pouallo Stroud, M. D. Tuomas E, OLS Gaxko Rexia er.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinat
Ollowing
Louis Ceck
District Court of
Wilems County
N. D
Williston
Octave Paillefer
H. E. No
Jorsply Renville
Buford
Jonb Falecon
Alexander McAskill
Peter Marceau
North
Dakota
Jobs Twossae
Minot
N.D
Menth Bebierbeck
Willams County
Denis McCarty
Hi. E
Willawmes
Joseph G. Stroud
Jay Gruntier
Robert W. Stroud
Frank Pou
Allo Stroud
M.D. D .Tuomas E
Ols Gaxko
Rexia
Notice of timber land entry at Minot North Dakota
United States land office notice dated November 27 1901 announces a timber land sale in Ward County North Dakota under the timber and stone act. claimant M Rubnerk Zivbes of White Earth shows intent to purchase section 25 township 20 range 95 and will present proof March 1 1902 before the register in Minot ND with four witnesses Minor Williams King Williams Martin Jacobson and John Carlson of Minot listing adverse claimants to file prior to March 1 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perea
United States
Nildayit
United States Army
United State
Mit Allesail
Minot
Tiomis E. Olseano
Register
Jebis Ansex L. Haxscow
James Johnson
Auomes
United
N. C
Act of Congress
Jane Bri
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
M. Rienberk Zivbes
White Ewell
Ward
North
Labout
Lok
Stinot
N. D
Minor Williams
King Williams
Martin Jacobson
John Carlson
North Dakota
Thomas E. Olsgard
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Pari
Heilie Int Connection
Thomas & Monroe, Undertakers and — Funeral Directors
Fargo
Our Works
O. A. Auple
M. G. Goleman Dealer
City Dray
John Heffernan
D. Bell
Solicitors
Accident and Life Insurance
Jones Bros
Commission
A. A. Austill, Ball & Austill, Undertakers
Buford and
Culbertson
DRAY
E. A. Sharp
William Snyder, xotteToin
Oscar H. Will & Co
Biamatek, Nn. D
Belyer
Bruegger Merc. Co’s
Cardus
Batesville
Ala
Tom
Thedford
Kate Browder
Adiress
Tenn
Chamber of Commerce
Minneapolis
Board of Trade
Duluth
Stfrovisions
Chicago
Memnbera
Chaim. of Com
Cexton
Minouel River
P. A
Aulior
Som
America
Speer
Addivan Rorthwestern Beltaing
Eapalia
Mini
Scranton & Hayes
General Blacksmiths
Broadway
N. Dak
Williston Graphic
Louis Schierbeck
Nelson Notes
Grinnell
F. P. Sigwert
Manel
Watprox
County
Frest
Covessra
Alss Glumstad
United States Land Office
William Black
Ward Counts
Tle
U. Dice
L. M. Davis
M.S. Williams
M.M. Stacy
Grin
Star Meat Market
Makersde
Barnes, Cary & CO
Grain Commission & Stocks
Cuacerty Laws Ut. Greand Floor
MPLS
Chamber Commerce Private Wires
Security Bank of Minneapolis
L D. Sweetman
N. D. Range
Little Muddy, Valley Co
R. H. Sweetsay
Foreman
Rand
Yalao
Fon Tert
Bip
E.L. Moore
Ole Thorsen
dreas—Neeson
Arts
Barstad
Hoffind
Willian County
Yost
Willistom, N. D
F. A
R. A. Jones
Elyten
RFP
Riba
Montana
Bate
P.O. Aden Buford
N.D. Fla & BA
Jones
Frank Conlin
Brand
Baker’s Landing
Wallace County
Spanish Point
Willias Counity
Ross Horse Co
John A. Ross
Angle
H. L. Ennis
Ennis
Ite
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