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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
4
O J Olson, a Republican candidate, declares intent to run for state auditor in June primaries. He notes prior Cass county service from 1897 to 1903 and pledges honesty, statewide accountability, and making Bismarck his home while directly supervising the office.
Williston now has an electric road with a small train car numbered 23 featured inside a building window. The track runs along a window frame and the miniature street car circulates, drawing attention as a bold advertisement for Fred Klein’s electric business on Broadway.
The Great Northern will change passenger divisions starting Sunday, naming Williston as a division point. Train crews will run from here to Devils Lake east and to Havre west, bringing many families to the city and boosting Williston in numerous ways. Conductors and brakemen relocating will need houses, with residences in short supply.
The Evening Press of Grand Forks will discontinue at month end per officers. Treasurer and manager A O Reinecke says a better position was offered. President Mayor Julius refuses to replace staff, noting the paper’s long history and party stance in upcoming campaign.
Judge Templeton orders wards to place two questions on the general election ballot. Ward County would divide and Montrail County be created, despite objections that two measures can't run together. The decision prompts a likely heated county division contest and notes potential freight savings from river improvements discussed at a Missouri River Navigation Congress gathering.
Fargo North Dakota reports that State Senator J B Sharp of Kulm has withdrawn his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. He left for California seeking health and will not endure the strenuous campaign required by the primary law.
At a Missouri River Improvement League gathering in Bismarck and Williston leaders urged federal action to start river bank stabilization and permanent boat landings. Storrs proposed a 3500 foot bank project costing about 35000 dollars to enable easier shipping, with Calderwood and Bruegger praising the league’s work toward a twelve foot channel and gulf water access.
The district court continues its criminal calendar with three Buford malicous mischief cases. Tom Hammer was found guilty of pigging while D. S. Smith was acquitted for pigging. Pete Hammer pled guilty. Mumby Cartright and Michael Clark face trial together for involvement in the Meltzer property destruction, with jury deliberations expected tomorrow or Monday amid a crowded courtroom.
Robert Parker Miles, noted lecturer, will speak Saturday evening as the fifth program in the Lyceum Bureau Course. He is regarded as an entertaining and engaging speaker and this address is expected to draw an attentive audience.
Judge Pollock preached at the Methodist church Sunday evening to a large congregation. The audience found value in his remarks and remained deeply interested in the address throughout.
Nettie Smith, 19, daughter of J M Smith of Belmont avenue, sparked a fire by pouring kerosene on embers while alone at home after a Christian Endeavor meeting. She died about 11 p m at Deaconess hospital. George Vietch witnessed the blaze and alerted firefighters. flesh adhered to his hands as workers carried her from the wagon. Her twin sister Nellie and her father, a prominent farmer and president of Alliance Hail Insurance Co, mourn her death.
Odd Fellows dedicate their new temple on February 26 with Grand Officers from North Dakota in attendance. A public grand ball banquet and after dinner program are planned, with a full schedule including a grand march, lodge work, and a banquet at the Lodge Banquet Hall followed by an after dinner program.
A Western Directory Co representative notes Williston’s high owner occupancy, contrasting with renter-dominated western cities. He argues residents’ investment reflects faith in the city’s future and explains home values rise with the town’s rapid growth.
Fragmented account of a commercial club gathering discussed Missouri River improvements. Senator Hills and Ellis compare coal transport to trains and river capacity. Proposal to join Missouri River Improvement Congress with memberships and calls to contact lawmakers and supporters.
An interior department notice from the United States Land Office at Williston North Carolina dated April 16 1908 states that due due diligence could not effect personal service and orders notice by proper publication. The register Geo W Wilbon signs the notice with garbled names following the main text.
Notice is given that a mortgage executed by John Brown to The United States Land and Investment Company dated August 9 1907 filed August 20 1907 in Williams County North Dakota will be foreclosed by sale at the front door of the Williams County Courthouse at 2 o clock p m on March 7 1908 The property is the south half of the southeast quarter sec 30 and the north half of the northeast quarter sec 31 township 137 range 97 west There will be due at sale date 8 25 and costs of sale LeSueur Bradford Hurly Minot ND attorneys for mortgagee
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