14 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1898
Page
1
Community notices list the Williston trustees led by President Zant and Treasurer Heppethe with the Free Reading Room officers Pet Ul and H Riscon. Meetings occur first Tuesday of each month and last Tuesday evening. Listings include school district officials Freeman Mcinesxey Herreman and Copeland.
Billy Ford from White Earth and IL F Merrill from Yellowstone ranch visited the city for business. Nellie Brown and Billy John wed, while Nelson and John Frish also came for errands. Hoftland’s W C Barstad and sons Hans and Sanders transacted business, James Heffernan injured knee from an accidental kick, Griggs Cooper & Co. sent J Fogle to Glasgow on business, Benton Bell won a silver Seton at Newton’s, Frank Nacey shot himself in the groin while handling a 44 revolver, Rey Gobtérhain travels to Stinet for revival meetings, R Maya starts a lumber yard at Main street, and O M Dean of a village called cage philosopher visited for news and correspondence.
A January promotional message invites shoppers to a Clean Sweep sale to clear December stock before spring. It highlights Blaziket blankets, underwear, and general clothing values, urging purchases for a prosperous New Year and offering free enlarged water color pictures with every ten dollar purchase, plus picture frames at satisfactory prices.
Community notes cover Bruegger Mercantile contact, marriage notices, workers and arrivals, a relief dog and reindeer convoy to Alaska, church events with Rev Maile, milling upgrades, county officials retiring, lost items, legislative moves on Fort Buford land, and local business ads. The mix includes town developments, real estate, rail reports, and social events in Williston and Stony Creek district.
Notice from the U S Land Office Minot North Dakota dated December 27 1897 summons heirs of William G Cooper and related parties to appear before Judge E Leonhardy in Williston North Dakota on February 18 1898 at 2 30 p m to testify regarding the listed homestead entry and possible cancellation. Thomas E O Lan Register and Jous A Ely Receiver sign.
Martha Keith sues Mary Usher to cancel entry No. 409 filed January 20, 1897 in Williams County North Dakota. Parties must appear January 22, 1208 before Judge E Leon Hardy at Williston to respond and deny. Thomas E. Otscann, Register. John A. Ely, Receiver.
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