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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
4
Ad copy touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the remedy for pains from wounds burns sprains and sores. Claims it also heals piles and soothes sore feet joints and bruises. Available for 25 cents at Brownell and McPhes druggists.
A local editorial urges reflection by the legislature on laws and enforcement. It critiques universal prohibition, cites Vermont and Alabama dispensary proposals, and previews Jane Year Fourteen’s view of the Alabama system adopted in towns. It questions effectiveness, notes enforcement failures, and calls for a considered alternative.
A.G. Miller praises a licensed liquor sale program that bans drinking on premises, requires unbroken packages, and restricts sales to non minors and non intoxicated individuals. After two years it shows public support, reduced crime, less consumption, and no political corruption, framing it as a cautious, gradual advance toward prohibition.
The item notes Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised at Brownell & McPhee’s drug store for stomach and liver relief. It lists new commissioners I O Jones Buford Frank J Brant Grinnell and Jnd Pettis joining the old board members Merers W D Parshall and G F Rowell, forming a dignified current board.
A note on Kodol as a digestive aid describes how it supplies natural juices to the stomach, assists digestion, relaxes nervous tension, and allows inflamed muscles to heal while transforming food into usable nutrients like fish and red blood. Also mentions local notices about cattle, real estate, and lost cattle, with several fragmented names and contacts.
High grade one and two year old steers and heifers offered at reasonable prices. Time allotted to responsible parties. Grinnell North Dakota.
W H Denny appointed agent for the Northern Trust Co to supply bonds in various forms at reasonable rates. County officers may prefer furnishing bonds themselves rather than asking friends to sign for others, the notice states. Novisel
Great Northern Railway plans half rate clergy permits for 1903 usable across most western railroads and Trans-Continental lines. A $1.00 permit fee applies. application blanks available from all Great Northern agents.
The undersigned practical weaver invites all who wish carpets to call and see her. Leave orders at the Graphic office. Mrs Jennie Strand Williston North Dakota November 25 1902.
United States Land Office at Minot North Dakota issues contest against se mented entry No 5897 filed July 1 for Sheni su 5 7 for Bore Mahuck. Contest alleges abandonment for over six months prior to filing. contestant Ben Bradskerud claims no residence or improvements. Due evidence by 10 o clock February 1 before the land office receiver. publication ordered after due diligence on service. C Sanborn Register.
The Department of the Interior United States Land Office announces a contest affidavit by Halvar Thorson against James L Hagerty entry No. 5923 filed July 2 1900 for section 30 township 15 range 96. Allegations claim Hagerty abandoned the tract and is not settled or cultivated it for over six months, not due to US war service. Notice orders appearance on January 5 1903 in Williston and final hearing January 6 1903 in Minot ND. Publication authorized due to inability to serve personally.
Breeders advertise yearling stock at fifty dollars each if taken immediately. Jackson and McKay of Neseon North Dakota solicit quick buyers for a selection of young horses.
Notice is given that Charles D Gibbs has filed intent to make proof for his land claim H E 1311 in Williams county Williston ND. Proof will be made February 1 1905 before Yano Beueseer clerk of district court. Witnesses listed include Daniel Gal James Rost Daniel Gableman James Costello Winfield Dunnail and others.
Application for served notice published in Williston Graphic a weekly general newspaper in Williams County. Court of Hardaway dates October 38th 1902 with names obfuscated and garbled OCR text.
Petition in the Estate of Arthur J Carey lists Henry A Carey as petitioner seeking letters of Administration. Court notice sets February 2, 1903, 10 AM in Williston Williams County North Dakota. citation by publication in a Williston newspaper.
Petition filed in Williams County Court by Esther A. Woodward seeking letters of administration for the estate of Frederick Rounsavelle late of Williston North Dakota. Hearing set for Saturday February 7 1908 at 10 in the forenoon at Williston Court Room. Respondents and all interested persons are cited to appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted.
The 1902 tax list arrived November and taxes on hats are due. Rates include State revenue 0.0 mills, state bond interest 0.3, sinking fund 0.2, maintenance state schools 1.0, county revenue 8.0, county interest 20, county tuition 2.0, county road 3.0, county bridge 2.0 mills. Unpaid taxes to be collected at listed district locations on specified January dates.
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