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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1904
Page
5
Local notes report Paul Schierbees building an ice house and others in Williston and surrounding areas. Mentioned are Visitation by Mrs. Williams of Minot, a new cleaning shop, court activity, and attendance by various citizens, including lawyers and officials. A Sydney report cites John Alexander Dowie.
Charles Crandall, confined in Willisme county jail after a term for grand larceny, escaped last Thursday evening. He used a wooden device to fit the cell door, unlocked it during supper, and fled with a coat, a revolver, and other articles. His trial was set but the escape delays proceedings. authorities continue a thorough search. If captured, he will face jailbreaking and grand larceny charges.
A Friday evening party hosted by Mr and Mrs Biowort featured the Card Club and invited guests at the Hedderich building Union Block. Four prizes awarded to club and guests, with Brownell winning first prize a burnt leather mat, and Mrs Atterberry winning high card prize. Margarite Mallegon praised for her drawing talent. refreshments served.
A garbled notice describes a grim event and references a poison or overdose, mentioning names Brownell and WePh Droggista and a location or product related to King’s New Life Pill. The readable text suggests a desperate act and a public health or obituary style notice from a local paper.
Grand Forks Herald praises Food Commissioner Lud for presenting the state pure food law and its enforcement. It commends Ladd for diligent work against fraud in food distribution and argues buyers deserve exactly the goods they pay for, free from adulteration, urging state protection and penalties for misrepresentation.
Fragmentary notice claims a product named Electric Bitters can prevent self destruction by strengthening nerves and body. It touts tonic and nervine properties and mentions a broad guarantee. The text is garbled but centers on a preventive remedy for despair and bodily strength.
An evening gathering at Mrs. W. WM. Warwick’s home near Springbrook on February 22 honored her daughter Glenna’s sixteenth birthday. A generous four course supper followed by games and music filled the night. Guests departed expressing joy and best wishes for many more happy birthdays.
The Farmers Institute meeting on the 9th and 10th drew large crowds and lively sessions. M F Greely and A K Bush presented on land, trees, pastures and small fruits while topics covered grasses, dairy cows, crops rotation and soil culture. W D Gillespie led planning for a Williams County Agricultural Association with Van R Brown as president and L J Lagerason as vice president.
An advertorial urges Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for sores ulcers and piles, claiming it offers relief and morality when death penalties loom. It promotes Brownall & McPhee's as the seller and frames the salve as essential in dire medical need.
A Williams County district court jury list for the February term includes numerous jurors such as Dalton Burgess Sherry Twitchell Carl Erickson H. C. Delaney Earl Abbott D. E. Plier and many others. Ads note livestock for sale cattle horses and dairy items, plus bargains on pianos machines coal and heating stoves. Additional items advertise for sale rent and trade across multiple local firms and individuals.
W. H. Denny named agent for the Northern Trait Co. offering to furnish bonds in simple forms at reasonable rates. County officers will get what they need, facilitating bonds for those seeking to secure their interests with friends or associates in a trusted manner.
Debtors to the Graphic urged to call and settle accounts to keep the newspaper running. Also listed are real estate and auction notices from Williston and nearby areas including farm properties, houses, and livestock for sale. A mix of advertisements and sale terms appears with various names and locations.
SPECIAL LOCALS. Feed mill runs fall blast and ground feed is produced at an astonishing rate. Farmers can load with good ground feed within an hour, no delay, for better results. Prof. Gordon of Fargo offers up-to-date antiseptic products at Citizen's Bank Union Block. contact him. For rent two log hinges near depot, inquire at Graphic office.
Advertises up to date wall paper painting and diesating with 5 000 rolls in a lerigua, selling ladies garments and street data, late reductions. Mentions sample house for lashes jag and Hedderich Bros. Co. sales, cattle and young stock for sale, land office offerings, and left over jackets and coats priced to clear.
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