Williston Items Report Local News and Tragedy
Williston notes include visits from G W Spann and J G Stroud, a fire causing $6000 loss, a quiet wedding of Charlotte Sisler and Harry Landon, a baby boy born to Ralph H Holler, a funeral for Mrs George Mumby after a fatal sleigh accident, and oblique references to local weather, commerce, and social events in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte J. Sisler
Harry W. Landon
George Mumby
Thin City
Slayton
Minnesota
Williston
N. D
Paul
Ainter
Ellen Newell
Newell
Mumby
Dow
Mra
Moniby
Cheney
Abe
Presbyterian ‘Church
Mesdames Week
Moore
Mise Gregg
Messrs. Wise
Margaret Orr Newell
Thomas Newell
Dolores
Grave Trouble Foreseen and Dr Electric Bitters End
A persuasive consumer note from Gay New York recounts Mrs John A Young recovering from neuralgia of liver and stomach after using Electric Bitters. The ad claims cure and relief, offering 50c bottles through Brownell druggist. Also mentions a social event hosted by Mr and Mrs W H Denny with Jolly Joker Card Club guests, souvenirs, refreshments, and prizes including a booby prize deck of cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Young
Gay
Brownell
W. H. Denny
George Washington
D. C. Page
D. F. King
Poisons in Food and Local Notices from 1905 Williston Era
An old newspaper fragment touts King’s New Life Pills and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with testimonials, then notes on grain treatment and formaldehyde usage in agriculture. Includes ads for a reliable incubator, sale or rent of houses, and inquiries at the First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownell
Bucklen
Wnbark, Jr
Norfolk
Meeting at Buford to discuss irrigation and education
Residents and landowners in Buford and Buford Trenton area are urged to attend a public meeting on February 27 1905 to learn about the Buford Trenton Water Users Association and irrigation prospects. Engineers from the Reclamation Service will answer questions while observers assess potential benefits and costs for local farmers and wider community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buford
Buford-Trenton
Buford Trenton
Buford-Trunian
Nll
Sierra
Churchill
Reclamation Service
R. M. Calderwood
U.S
Bells Toll Requiem in Moscow After January Massacre
Moscow churches toll requiem masses for the slain after the January 22 massacre, while critics question public mourning for the autocrat and argue the laboring man’s death deserves equal reverence, lamenting religious hypocrisy and calls for justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Pripore
Thake
Chaudos
St. Petersburg
Csar
Sergius
U S Government Homestead Land Free Offer in North Dakota
An advertisement promises free information about homesteads coal and irrigation claims plus maps and town lots for North Dakota. It urges readers to send 27 cents or write to M J Hegadad & Co Palermo Ward County North Dakota for details and bargains. Nearby local notes report visitors Miss Betty Hereford Mrs Martin and others plus various social updates and small town happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
North Dawota
Palermo
N. D
Western Metropolis
Great Northern Railway
M. J. Hegatad &Co
Merchante, Palermo
Ward County
North Dakota
Circulara Free
Andrew M. J. Hegatad & Co
Western Mall
Pileruio
City Council Proceedings in Williston 1905 Meeting Minutes
City Council of Williston meets in February 1905 with Mayor Denny presiding. Members present include Aid, Boyd, Cox, Jaroe, and McChesney. Baldwin and Belyes absent. Transactions cover minutes approval, finance claims, Morgan engineering contract, and adjournments through February 20 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Denny
Aid
Boyd
Cox
Jaroe
McChesney
Ald
Baldwin
Belyes
Boy
Standard Oil Co
Waa
Ilu
K. A. Copeland
A. L. Butler
C. Page
Joseph Cartier
Ald. McCheuney
Ald. Cox
Sudiot
Magic E. Leonhardy
Finance Committee
Ald. Boyd
John Gromatkn
Axcora
Gromatka
Ald. LaDue
Ald. MoCh
Zexo Buoyeuer
City Auditor
N. C
Connell
N. In
Zeno Bruxcagr
N. D
Zexo Bruxsora
Ladue
Chesney
Arthur M. Morgan
Geo. Cadogan Morgain
eCheaney
George Cadogan Morgan
Maid Morgan
Finance Comm
McCheaney
McCheanay
Zeno Bavecers
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Earth
Bruegger Merc. Co
Jones
Hofflund
Sanders Barstad
Tueerlay
Fred Paulsyn
L. J. Ezell
Trenton
Gen. W. Spann
Willipton
J.G. and
R. W. Stroud
Stroud Ranch
Dickionen
Too Langford
R.J. McArthur
Con‘rtecational
Louis Lenter
Baylog
Brownell & Co
Ralph H. Holler
Lesleass
Mother
Pen
D. E. Plier
Broegger Mercantile Co
Old Bone
Enat
M. Maloney
Wheelock
Maloney Boya
Whilock
Williston Yesteray
Metropolia
Williama County
Dochterman
Citiannn Bank
Union Block
H. Powers
Hoffland
Mr. Powers
Grinnell
Jennie Thames
George A. Cartwright
Williams County
Mr. DeLong
William County
Minot Optic
Mr. C. Baldwin
Missouri
Belog
Wil Histon
Grewerks
Thomas A. Bond
Graphic Office
Sana
A. Mockel
Sam Williston
Coynote
The
Graphic
Citizen's Bank
Jedien
Gordon
Post Office Department
Post Office
White
Pioneer Land Office
Cornell Land Co
Willow City
Brownell , C
Druggista
Great Northern Hotel
Williaton, N. D
Rose Valley
Mary Taylor
Eight Mile
Betty Hereford
Martin
W. J. Snow
W. P. Thornton
Taylor
Marah Ratlid
Rev. Snow
Mesdames Maud
May Simmons
Minerva Simmons
Narcissa Johnson
Hattie Snow
Mrs. Taylor
Jennie McAlleter
Giiseman
Semple
Heeated & Co
Great Northern
John Heffernan
Barrett & Zimmermans Midway Horse Market
St. Paul
Minn
W. J Gryan
Williston, N. D
Lote
George Purvis
Fredericksburg
Vermin
Bansa OY
Thomas & Monroe
G. M. Thomas
Fargo
North Dakow
Lowney’s Chocolates
Mlishaps
Doctor Dochterman
Citizens State Bank
W.A. Hall
Conor
Albert Patterson
A. J. Panger
Mgr
Erickson’s Studio
A. D. Erickson
Dept, Main St
Flert-Elant Hotel
Wheelock, North Dakota
Annie T. Thompson
Propriatross
Oscar H. Will & Co
Bismarck, M.D
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