Williston Weekly Advertiser Published Thursdays
Local notice notes weekly publication in Williston North Dakota with organizers Copeland and Overton referencing Willard. It signals a community paper serving residents with Thursday issues.
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1903
Page
4
Local notice notes weekly publication in Williston North Dakota with organizers Copeland and Overton referencing Willard. It signals a community paper serving residents with Thursday issues.
Williston North Dakota February 26 1903 Saskatchewan Valley Land Co St Paul biggest land company in United States opens thousand quarter sections in Saskatchewan Valley Western Canada to settlers. Lands described fertile soil good rail access offering rare chance for western newcomers to secure a free farm. Also note Roosevelt Hansbrough irrigation push boosts western industries.
A Texan merchant credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with restoring strength and weight after a severe stomach weakness. The ad cites multiple testimonials and urges readers to consider the remedy as a genuine cure. The piece also mentions other patent medicines and local notices alongside regional recruitment for homestead settlement.
Notice to creditors of Arthur J r Dacnaise estate. Henry A Carey administrator requests all claims with vouchers be presented within four months after first publication. Address: Holland, Williams County, North Bakotu. First published February 25, 1903. Montana Manitoba Minnesota cattle for sale in car nuts and over. J N Bain Culbert Mont.
Immigrant travel and freight rates announced by Max Bass, General Immigration Agent, for Great Northern Railway services from Chicago St Paul and Kansas City to Minnesota North Dakota points including Williston. Rates cover passenger and emigrant movables with minimum car weights, special through rates, and dates from February to April 1903. Includes child discounts and exceptions. requests for names, freight estimates, and destinations to plan shipments and colonies through early spring. Also notes through rates and colonies for Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and a catalogue offer.
An editor labels liquor sellers as a treacherous force threatening liberty and civilization in a call for national reform. The piece cites one hundred twenty saloons per city as a rising danger, claiming alcohol harms citizens, families, and schools. It urges joining a majority to disband the saloon army.
Notice to creditors and claimants of the estate of Frederick Raumanselley late of Williston Williams County North Dakota deceased to present with vouchers claims within four months after first publication to Esther A Woodward administrator at Williston Williams County February 7 1903 first publication February 42 1903.
Notice is given that Frank Hyland has filed intention to make commutation proof for his claim. He will prove residence and cultivation before Zeno Bruegger at Williston Williams County North Dakota on April 7 1908. Witnesses: Charles Page J W Wilson William Wilson Nason D. Razister.
Department of the Interior contest notice reports Frank DuMars as contestant against homestead entry 6167 held by Joseph J. Connor in section 35 township 159 range 3. It alleges abandonment and lack of cultivation or residence, notes a small unoccupied shack, and claims fraud or speculation. Notices to appear given for April 6 1903 and final hearing April 12 1908 before respective officials in Kenmare and Minot. Public publication ordered by Register R C Sanborn.
February 9 1903 in Minot North Dakota contest affidavit filed by William DuMars against homestead entry No 6166 dated October 1900 for section 35 township159 range? alleging abandonment for over six months and no improvements. hearing set for April 13 before the United States Land Office receiver with publication ordered.
Joseph G Stroud and Robert W Stroud certify a partnership named Stroud Brothers operating in North Dakota Williams County. Names, residences and notarization details appear with date February 4, 1908, and witnesses Y E Fettro E Kainard. Notary Willard S Overson confirms execution and acknowledgment.
Notice given under Timber Land Act of 1878 that John 5 Gurney of Elk River Minnesota filed sworn statement for timber lands in California and Washington Territory. He will offer proof land is valuable for timber or stone and not agricultural. claims open at Minot, N. D. April 21 1908. Names Bryant Monticello Minnesota Clinse Fir River Minnesota Stroud Brown of Williston N. D. Adverse claimants should file by April 21 1908. Sanborn Register
Land Office at Minot North Dakota January 28 1903 notice given that George M Frye has filed final pre emption proof for the east half and northeast quarter of section 1 township 149 range 95 and southwest quarter of section 6 township 119 range 97 to be made before Jo G Saunders Clerk of the District Court at Dickinson on March 1908. Witnesses named Daniel Manning A N Jedries Wilson L Richards Michael L lt reside and cultivate the land.
United States Land Office Minot North Dakota announces a timber land filing under the Timber and Rain act of 1878. Edwin E. Chase of Sherburne Minnesota files sworn statement for lots 3,4,11 and others in ranges near Minot. witnesses named. adverse claimants urged to file by April 21 1903.
January 23, 1903 notice under the 1878 timber land act announces sworn statement No 51 by Robert W Stroud of Williams County ND to purchase lands in sections within township 133 range 99. He will prove timber land value over agricultural use at Minot ND on April 21 1903. witnesses named. adverse claimants must file by April 22 1903 with Register Tobay Sanborn.
United States Land Office Minot North Dakota gives notice under Timber Land Act June 3 1878 that Melvin B Bryant of Monticello Minnesota filed sworn statement for timber land parcels in Ward County North Dakota and will present proof April 1903 to show land valued for timber or stone rather than agriculture with witnesses from Williston Elk River and Williston. Claims must be filed by April 1908 with Register B C Sanborn.
A contest affidavit filed by Edith A. Hunsley challenges Frederick William Vokes’s February 2, 1901, entry in township 135, range Breslerick. The suit alleges abandonment, no dwelling, no residence, and noneligibility due to war service. hearings set March 35, 1908, at Williston and April 1, 1905, at Minot Land Office. Final hearing to follow before the Register and Receiver.
Bertha Nelson, contestant, files affidavit against Hoemestetd entry 14491 for land in section 8 township 95 north, alleging abandonment and no cultivation for over six months. Notices set for March 5 and March 24, 1908, with publication to proceed in Minot and Bismarck offices.
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