Williston notes and ads mix with local movers and shakers
Williston a busy frontier town scene with visitors from Grand Forks and Culbertgon attending a barq uay, a Belgian hare for sale, and a Philharmonic Lady Quartet performance at the Opera House. Local figures including C Gifford, F P Siewert Jr, and H A Nelson are active in real estate, farming, and commerce while road conditions and booster sentiment shape weekly life.
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George Leonharde
Culbertgon Frida
Williams
Official Proceedings of Williams County Board of Commissioners
County records show February 25 1903 proceedings with Westcott presiding. Bids for a Missouri River ferry franchise were opened and accepted for Geo E Baker at 55 dollars per year for eight years. Public highway signs and road supervision bonds were noted. Several assessments and notices were discussed including Thos Shen and William Freeman.
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Fo.m
Uiera
Westcott
M. Thos. Shen
William Freeman
Freammn
Aclion
North Fee
Cowaty
Wille North Dakota
G. E. Baker
W. J. Doyle
Erossine
Trenton
Boford
Buford
Williston
Geo. Eo
Petmon
K. J. Matthews
A. Matthews
L. F. Rowell
Grant Matthews
W. B. Donee
Wo Rowell
Loi Dow
W. S. Dann
Ralph Rae
PS Hendrickson Wats
Alex McAskill
Great Northern Railway Co
W. Od
Doyle
Hy EB. Field
H.W. Hendrickson
Ole He Bryn
J. Matthews
Tinton
Copeland & Oversey
W. BR
Motiby
A. Te
Butler
Walker Bros. & Jourmme
Y Poor
Hoffilund Stories In a Booming Little Town At Dunes
In Hoffilund a booming small town scene unfolds with Sheriff J Hefferoan on business, Poker Pete selling his business to Willian Gass, Nod Kamp visiting Williston to become deputy sheriff and stock inspector, and Dr Mohn returning to treat patient Mex B Johnson who is now out of danger.
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Onur
Louis Anderson
J. Hefferoan
P. P. Uystad
Willian Gass
Nod
Kamp
Williston
Pete
Herald
Gini
Dr. Mohn
B. Johnson
Vaccination Requirement Shuts Williams County Schools
North Dakota Board of Health orders vaccination proof for children to attend school in Williams County. Only those with verifiable inoculation records may enroll, under penalty of fines or imprisonment for violations of health orders or public statutes. The order, dated February 1, 1924, directs publication in Williams County newspapers.
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North Dakota
Halil
Williams County
Wid County
Stein
Board of Health Or Health
Iit County
Tie
Williams Coats
Pawenatts
JM Wenyes M
Erintenient and Secretars
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Publication
Notice is given that William Black of Zhilcot Ward Co North Dakota has filed intent to make proof on desert land claim 24 for section 1 and 2 township/ range details before the U S Land Office Minot ND on April 9 1908. Witnesses T M Davis William N D Stacy Grinnell South Dakota Hawkin Chileat provide irrigation and reclamation proof.
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United States Land Office
Ay Minot
N. D
William Black
Zhilcot
Ward County
Minot
Weiliusichy
Wid Yond
T. M. Davis
Willino
N.D
Mal. Stacy
Grinnell
Aurel Hawkin
Chileat
Tuowas E. Oladano
Notice of Final Proof for Frank Davis in North Dakota
Final proof notice shows Frank Davis, H. E. No. for the NE of section 18 in township 158 range 100, Williston, N D, claiming continuous residence and cultivation on the land. He must appear before Judge Clark at Williston on a March 1902 date to prove his claim against challengers. Witnesses include Frank Por of Stroud N D and George Baker among others.
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Minot
N. D
Tak
Intentio
Sail Rock
Leste Sehlerbeck
Clark
District Court of
Hume
Williston
Frank
FR Davis
H. E
Prank Por
Stroud
N.D
George B. Baker
John Grain
Fred
Kelter
Willixton
N. Tebe
E. Olsgrrn
Register
Land Office Notice of Settler Denis McCarty Proof
Land Office at Minot North Dakota notice announces that Denis McCarty has filed intent to make final proof in Rapport and will present evidence March 15 in Williston Willliana County before Louis Rebierbook Clerk. Witnesses Stroud the Foo All of troud N Thomas E Olsgald Regiaer provide continuous residence and cultivation facts.
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Minot
N.D
Louis Rebierbook
Williana County
Williston
N. D
Denis McCarty
Wig Mole
Wittienne
Stroud
Foo
Troud
Nthomas E. Olsgald
Regia
Contest Notice on Homestead Claim Dispute in North Dakota
Department of the Interior contest affidavit filed against a homestead claim in Minot North Dakota February 1602. Contestant Jon Bradskernd alleges abandonment for over six months prior to filing and that claimant never resided on or established a bona fide residence. Notice to appear at 16 o clock a.m. March at United States Land Office Minot to present evidence.
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Department of the Interior
United States
Lu Ollien
Minot
N. D
United States Land Office
Huvinis
Ted Wi
Duncann
Haxncost
Dunes Johnson
Timber Land Notice for Publication Minot ND 1901
Notice filed under Timber Land Act June 3 1878 in Minot North Dakota by M Eliagheth Zirbes White Earth Ward County. Claim for Lot 1 Section 2 Township 34 Range 6. Hearing on March 1 1900 to prove up agricultural use before Register Thomas E Olsgard. Names witness Minor Williams Eile Williams Martin Jacobson John Carlson all of Minot. Adverse claimants urged to file by March 1 1900. Also a recruitment ad seeking reputable representatives for distant business house offering weekly pay and travel perks.
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United Sates Land Office
Minot
N.D
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
M. Eliagheth Zirbes
White Earth
Ward
North
Malcolm
N. D
Minor Willame
Eile Williams
Martin Jacobson
John Carlson
North Dakota
Dei Thomas E. Olsgard
Roglater
Reward Offered for Strayed Horses in North Carolina
A $10 reward is posted by Jonx Prsunck at Willieton North Dakota for the return of two horses missing from his Williams County NC ranch near Timber Creek, described as a roan horse with BS brand on the left shoulder wearing a hackamore and a black mare branded RJ on the left thigh with a halter. Return to the ranch at Stony Creek for the reward.
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Timber Creek
Williams County
Stony Creek
Jonx Prsunck
Williams County Teacher Examination Dates Announced
The next regular teacher examination for Williams County North Dakota 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 provided by the county superintendent. The program lists arithmetic United States history language physiology geography and psychology with specific times, exams, and instructors noted.
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Williams County
N. D
Court House
Williston
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C. A. Ruple
M. G. Goleman Dealer
City Dray
John Heffernan
C Jones
Suobelborn
Jones Bros
Commission
Foner
D, Bell
Fl, al
Austill, Ball & Austill, Undertakers
Buford and
Culbertson
ISTON
E. A. Sharp
William Snyder
Oscar H. Will & Co
J. H. Belyer
Bruegger Merc. Co’s
Williston, North Dakota
Chamber of Commerce
Minneapolis
Board of Trade
Duluth
Hmison
Star Meat Market
Mukorte
Markel
Cormands
W. Nowemsox
Copeland & Overson
NEW Bakery
Koren
Miss Glumstad
Mits
Scranton & Hayes
General Blacksmiths
Broadway
Dak
Williston Graphic
Fred Feigley
George Vernon
C. Gifford
Grand Forks
Willins County
Flngers
Spokane
F. P. Siewert
Ennis
Mias Chira Nelson
Miasohiri River
Jack Grogan
Bruegger Mercantile Co
Uaeyteria
H. A. Nelson Hartland
Little Missourian
Mellora
Billings County
H. A. Soderberg
Advocate
Glen Ulin
Bro. Soderberg
Himelf
Medora
Herman Nelson
Halgor Thorson
Hofflund Ranches
Geo. J. Porter
St. Paul
Daily Globe
Anna Slutrud
Joseph Leicht
Winon
Lievold
State Editorial Association of
Minnesota
Shake
Joseph
W. G. Baker
Grand Forka Herald
Biink Book Department
August Jevnager
Poplar, Mont
Jobo Monternach
Woetock Ranch
Poplar
Thad
Michael
Willow City
Bro
Lee
Walhalla Mountaineer
Charley
Blader
Lieut
N. A. Way
Devila Lake
Jamonita
Judge Pollock
Nelson Notes
Geo. McKay
F. Banks
Holliday
Montana
Joe Oehrlein
Wisconsin
Mia
Gamache
Here
Ray
H. A. Nelsow
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Board of Co. _ Commissioners
Rangiora
Thomas & Monrothes
John Hefterian
Murdaway
Board of Health
Brownell & McPhee
Foster
W. TD
Parsis
Rowell
Jourret
M. Arremeney
Atlitor
Hoffilund
Resolution—Board of Health
Barnes, Cary & GO
Grain Commission & Stocks
Guaranty
Chamber Commerce
Reference Security Bank of Minneapolis
Lonicheek
Willams County
Vis Octave Paillefer
Ole Awh
Sectional
Joseph Reville
X.D
Joab Ful
Mexander McAskill
Peter Marceau
Iutwn
Tuomas E
America
RaNainie Pineahky
Neon Ixversiesson
Rendle
Saverpay
Maren
Paycholwe
J Wat Ros
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L D. Sweetman
Paristtan
Runge
Little Muddy
Valley Co
Moat RH
Sweetax
Foreman
Ler
Mark
Jett
Wlao
E. L. Moore
Branton
Hornes
Ole Thorsen
Nelson, N. D
Barstad
Brandon
Shonh Postoffice Aiiiress
Hi Fund
Willis County
Williston, N. D
F. A
R. A. Jones
Rita
Branila
Ikon
Maddy
P.o.ant Ane Buford
BR. A. Jones
Frank Conlin
Williton
Rance
Baker's Landing
Walklive County
Spanish Point
Wile Fame County
The
Ross Horse Co
John A. Ross
Sten Oreak
Wresa
N. Tr
H. L. Ennis
Kairie Han
Seriliston
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