Williston North Dakota Officials and Local Orders
A fragment from Williston North Dakota outlining local offices and officials including Sheriff, County Auditor, County Treasurer, Clerk of District Court, County Judge, and other posts. It lists names such as H. V. Surrm, J. C. Field, J. W. Tata, H. E. Gerames, and mentions the Special School District board and Fort Buford Lodge No 18. It references railway schedules with arrivals and departures, and local fraternal group details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
heriff—Jax
Costello
Williston News Briefs From January First 1901
Local items report sick residents Nick Plier and George Leonhardy, Ida M. Bowers arriving for Rebecca Assembly work, and Stony Creek Dairy Co seeking milk cow prices. Williston schools plan to start winter term with about 220 enrolled, county commissioners set first meeting of year January 7th, T. C. Gaines retires, G. F. Rowell to join board. First marriage of the century in Tresiton noted, William Snyder boosts hot soda fountain business, and educational convention insights from Superintendent Waldron. Also mentions home paper and urging subscription to St Paul Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Finst
T. C. Gaines
G. F. Rowell
New Year Greeting from Bruegger Mercantile Co
To our customers who for a year have given patronage we express sincere thanks and appreciation. We shall continue the plan of buying goods to insure steady support for customers and advertisers. We cordially solicit your continued favors and best attention, wishing all a prosperous and happy new year. Your's for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aso
Bruegger Mercantile Co
Visitors and locals note in Williston area
Alex McAskill from Spanish Point visited last Saturday. Miss Barbara Braem suffered a mild tonsillitis attack late last week. Mrs. John Suderland left for St. Paul last Saturday to visit relatives and may spend the winter there. Williston Special school District census shows 262 school aged children, up 49 from a year ago. Episcopal services in Congregational Church next Tuesday evening January 8 at 7 30 p m. Holy Communion at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning by Rev H J Sheridan. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Suderland
St. Paul
Williston Special School
Congregational Church
H. J. Sheridan
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold at Once
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay guarantee. Priced at 25 cents. Dated 9-27.
Brown and Lucy Scott Wed at Drayton Home
A. H. Brown of Williston and Misa Lucy M. Scott were married December 27, 1900, at the bride's parents home in Drayton North Dakota by Rev N Scott. Both well known teachers in the city schools, the couple receives warm wishes from The Graphic for a happy life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tresiton
Hane Welo
Minot
Mige
Florence Rose
Troax
Welo
Great Northern Railway Company
Williston
Graphic
Drayton
North Dakota
A. H. Brown
Misa Lucy M. Scott
N. Scott
Remarkable Cure Claimed for Asthma and Consumption
San Antonio man J. M. Garrettson recounts years of Asthma agony and says Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption cured him. Advertises it as the sole cure for Asthma and lung troubles, price 50c and 1.00, trial bottles free at Wilton Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Garrettson
San Antonio
Texas
Banquet Ball by Catholic Church Ladies at Bruegzer Opera House
A grand New Year’s Eve Banquet Ball hosted by the Ladies of the Catholic Church at the Bruegzer Opera House featured elaborate decorations, a bower of flowers, and a five-piece orchestra. Attendees received programs and boutonnieres, 19 dance numbers plus extras, with the grand march highlighted as a standout scene. The event drew a fair crowd and was praised by spectators and organizers for its success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruegzer Opera House
Powder Mill Explosion and Pills Ad Prompt Danger
An early 1900s style advertisement warns of a powder mill explosion and endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills to alleviate headache and constipation. The copy emphasizes safety by avoiding dynamite on the body and directs readers to contact Williston Pharmacy at 95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Williston Pharmacy
Supreme Court reshuffle signals new Fargo court lineup
Judge Young returns from Bismarck and says Judge Barthlomew will retire while Judge Morgan fled his oath and was replaced as associate justice last Monday. Judge Wallin named chief justice. Old court cases were completed and new court to start with a clean slate. Forty eight cases decided in last term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Supreme Court
Fargo
Biamarck
Barthlomew
Morgan
Wallin
Lakative Bromo Quinine Tablets Refund Notice
Customer urged to take Lakative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a refund if they fail to cure. E. W. Grove's signature appears on the box. Price listed as 25e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Droggiata
E. W. Grove
Williston Board of Education Funds Bond Interest
Officials meet in Williston North Dakota on December 31 1900 to raise money from a special fund to pay three hundred seventy two dollars in interest due January 1 on outstanding bonds. Woodley elected president pro tem. Corutann Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
N.D
Board of Education
Messrs
Woodley
Baldwin
Heffernan
Leonhardy
Markell
R. H. Corutann
Bravery of Woman Shown in Long Illness Cure
Mrs John Dowling of Butler Pennsylvania endured a three year battle with malignant stomach trouble causing indigestion and distressing attacks. After trying various remedies she used Electric Bitters and reports she is wholly cured gaining weight and strength. Also mentions local sellers and visitors from Cherokee Town heading to California and cigars for sale at Snyder's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dowling
Butler
Rett
Williston
Local notes on merchants and artists amid legislative previews
R D Moore assists Hedderich Bros. in Buford before visiting St Paul and Minneapolis. William McKay returns from Malta after two weeks painting the town, gaining a growing western reputation. The legislature will consider many measures including game law banking revenue prohibition and election laws. The Bismarck Tribune offers a special daily rate postage paid from now to session end for $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Moore
Hedderich Bros. & Co
Buford
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Wm. McKay
Malta
McKay
Fae
Bismarck Tribune
Tribune
Bismarck
N, D
Congregational Church Announces Regular Sabbath Services
The Congregational Church schedules preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. each Sabbath, Sunday School at 2 p.m., and Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. A pastor led Old Folks Bible Class will accompany the Sunday School. Public invited. parents urged to bring children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Sotclock
Christian Endeavor Society
F.C. Exmimos
Editor's Pile Plight Ended by Arnica Salve
F M Higgins of Seneca Illinois suffered years with piles until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him. Two boxes wholly cured. Infallible for piles. guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by Williston Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Higgins
Seneca
Bucklen
Williston Pharmacy
Dance at Odd Fellows Hall Promises Fine Music
Dr Belgen ill with grippe but not confined. M Thomas new hearse arrives yet unused. Odd Fellows Hall hosts dance next Saturday with new Williston orchestra from Catholic Ball. Dancing 8 to 12. Tickets 50 cents. Indians free. Services Sunday Jan 6 1901 including sermon The Way of the Cross and The Unknown God. Cons F Wrenn pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellowa Hall
New
M. E
Epworth League
Cons
F. Wrenn
Reward offered for missing blue roan mare in North Dakota
A stray blue roan mare with hobble seats on the front legs, branded bination NF, was lost near Bolster's place on the Big Muddy around July 1900. A reward was posted for return to Willis ton or Woodleys'a ranch on the Big Muily. contact J B Woodley Williston North Dakota, November 12 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Muddy
Williston
Woodleys
Big Muily
J.B. Woodley
N. D
Donnelly Dies at 70. Northwest Public Figure Passes
Ignatius Donnelly died at 12 30 Tuesday morning at age seventy. He was widely known in the northwest for long prominence in Minnesota politics and national affairs. As a writer he achieved fame comparable to his political profile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignatius Donelly
Mr. Donnelly
Northwest
Minnesota
Notice of Dissolution of Woodley and McKay
Notice states the partnership Woodley and McKay is dissolved and all accounts are payable to J F Woodley. It notes no liabilities and gives dissolution details dated December 11 1900 in Willinton North Dakota. J F Woodley Wa McKay signatories appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodley & McKay
J. F. Woodley
J. F. Woovley
McKay
Willinton, N. D
Big Hole Project Ends Quietly Despite Delayed Arrival
On December 21 the Great Northern train No 4, eastbound, fretted to enter the Cascade tunnel and emerged eleven minutes later. The trip proved an easy run with no ceremonies. President Hills failed to arrive in time to participate. The tunnel stretches 15,813 feet and cost several millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Cascade Tunnel
President Hills
Costa
Purvis Plans Sale of Williston Townsite Lots
Public notice states George Purvis intends to sell his remaining interest in the Williston townsite. Prospective buyers are urged to visit the First National Bank of Williston to secure any desired lots at current low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Purvis
Williston
National Bank of
Furs Wanted and Local Weather Tidbits
Furs wanted cash prices for Kurs and Deerakinn. Williston North Dakota address by G M Thowas dated Oct 25 1900. Weather summary shows mean temperature 22 high 40 low 10 total precip 21 inches and 15 clear days. Local notes mention W W Dawxrein Weather Bureau agent and W J Lions. Shennon a clothing dealer visited Spansinie Point ranch to sell goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Thowas
Williston, N.D
Bay
Gore KE. W. Dawxrein
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. Copeland, Willard B.overson
County Directory
Special School District of
Matt Leonmany
Cuan
Barpwin
J.F. Woopany
MG Marans
Joan Heffernan
R. H. Copeiann
W. H. Dexxy
Treas
Great Northern Railway
Fort Buford Lodge No
A. Sarra
N. Paun Scuseanack
V. G. N. E. Peronomee
Sec
I. C. Siewart
Trust Ve
Nick Plier
Boyder's
George Leonhardy
Gost. Carey
Hofflund
K. H. Kennedy
Snyder
Stony Cree Dairy Co
Ida M. Bowers
Rebecca Assembly
Jack Doerfier
Jack
Stony Creek Dairy Co
William Snyder
Waldron
Fares
Alex McAskill
Spanish Point
Barbara Braem
The
Thomas Caswell
RH. Styles
Nelson
Caswell
California
Snyder's
Congregational Church Services
Dr. Belgen
Grippe
Y.m. Thomas
Donnelly
Yours Truly
Weather Bureau
Mr. W. J. Lions Ds
M.shennon
Spansinie Point
Poeub
Sean Max Min
My Copeland
Ovambom Copeland & Overson
Aire and
Promwile Ae
Lower
Beshington
Nantes
H. L. Ennis
Williston, N. D
Ennis
Rexord
J. Fi
Belyea
Bruegger Merc. Co
Oun Orrick
U. 5
C.a.snow&co
B.C. Sinan
Chas. H. Davidson, Jr
T. L. Beiseker
W. H. Denny
First National Bank
Nes
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