County Officials Take Oath of Office
The county officers elected last fall were sworn in Monday for two years. Three new officers: Mrs. W. C. Tatem county superintendent M. C. Dillon and C. J. Helle county commissioners. W. D. Parshal named chairman. Officials listed include Sheriff L. L. Lampman Treasurer B. L. Hardaway Auditor E. M. Atterberay Register of Deeds H. E. Field Clerk of Court A. H. Brown Probate Judge A. L. Butler States Attorney Van R. Brown Surveyor J. C. Field Coroner G. M. Thomas and Commissioners W. D. Parshall Wm. Adams J. E. Pettis M. C. Dillon C. J. Helle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Tatem
M. C. Dillon
C. J. Helle
Board of County Commissioners
W. D. Parshal
L. L. Lampman
B. L. Hardaway
E. M. Atterberay
H. E. Field
A. H. Brown
A. L. Butler
van R. Brown
J. C. Field
G. M. Thomas
W. D. Parshall
Wm. Adams
J. E. Pettis
M. C. Dillion
C.J Helle
Electric light turned on in Williston city plant
The city celebrated the first electric lighting from the new plant Saturday night. Ten arc lights brightened the town, making it one of the best lit cities in the state. Homes were being wired and connected to the new power, and water service was also turned on with anticipated widespread connections.
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New City
Williston
Hansbrough Bill Seeks Federal Reserve of Coal Lands
Senator Hansbrough introduces a bill to reserve title to all coal, lignite, petroleum and natural gas deposits within the public domain to the United States, prohibiting grants or patents conveying those resources except where already fixed prior to passage or fraudulently acquired, while allowing landowners to use deposits for personal needs. The act also withdraws public lands eligible for settlement from entry due to coal reservations.
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Hansbrough
United States
Public Land Act Opens Lands to Settlement Entry
The text provided notes that any exhausted or existing oil or gas resources within the lands, whether known or believed, shall, after the act’s passage, be opened to settlement and entry under the public land laws. The provision signals a policy shift enabling occupancy and claims.
Farmers Burn Phone Poles Amid Coal Shortage
The fuel famine grips Ward county as towns Mohall Calvin and Crookston suffer from coal scarcity. The first coal car reached Mohall Sunday, but hundreds queued for it. Farmers southwest of Mohall cut down over a mile of telephone poles for fuel. Railroads promise effort, but cars go missing in the shuffle. If relief does not come soon, many prairie shacks may freeze.
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Ward County
Mohaill
Calvin
Crookston
Mohall
Commercial Club
Minneapolis
Death of John R. Major in McKenzie county
John R. Major longtime McKenzie county resident and father of Mrs. David Lang died at his home last Thursday from heart failure. Funeral services were held at one o’clock, with Rev Hollett officiating, then burial in Williston cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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John R. Major
McKenzie County
David Lang
John Grogan
Rev
Hollett
Williston
Mr. Major
Major John R died in faith and duty at New Chester
John R Major born Fort Atkinson Wisconsin February 20 1854 son of a U S Army man and member of Company D 29th Wisconsin Infantry died January 1 1894 at his claim leaving two brothers and a sister aged and respected family man. He married Aurelia McMillen October 20 1875 and had six children five living. A longtime Congregational church member for twenty years he was devoted to family and friends and lived in Christian faith.
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Fort Atkenson
Wis
U. S. Army
29Th
Wisconsin Infantry
John R. Major
Aurelia McMillen
Williston Commercial Club Elects Directors at Annual Meeting
The Williston Commercial Club held its annual meeting in the courthouse electing six directors for two years and five for one year. Officers to be chosen by the new board. Funds for a local college were discussed with a goal to raise from about 1500 dollars to 3000 dollars, with N B Ludonese appointed to lead donations before the 19th. The session, the best since organization, lasted till midnight.
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Williston
N. B. Ludonese
Jubilee Singers Delight Williston Crowd in Opera House
The Dixie Jubilee Singers gave an entertainment that pleased the Williston music loving public. From the opening chorus to the final number the program drew rounds of applause in a crowded opera house. If they return next year Williston will need a larger hall to hold the crowd.
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Dixie Jubilee Singers
Williston
Turn in Your Money College Prop Money Call
Urges readers to send funds to the treasurer within days as a college proposition decision nears. Warns that time is money and missing the solicitor or amount could jeopardize the drive. Emphasizes urgency for contributions to support the proposal.
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Board of County
Williston Commercial Club
Jubilee Singers
Bruegger's
Bruegger Mercantile Co
Greencard Bros
Williston Graphic
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