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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1903
Page
4
A brisk notice advertises a remaining stock of Bobs with a prompt to call early for interest. It lists Bruxocen Megcantit Cu as the department reference and notes the year 2020.
Local ad describes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as effective for burns wounds bruises and joint pains with a claim of curing troubles. It highlights its use for piles and other ailments and lists Brownell & McPhee druggists as sellers in the area.
Numerous residents make trips to and from Trenton including Shelton in Buford Peterson in Trenton and Willie Syoots on Monday. Explosions damaged water pipes and Mr Ezell’s family faced illness while rural mail delivery was disrupted by storm. New buildings are planned and wolves disturb Rose Valley nights as North Dakota enjoys coal and wood resources amid a 1904 World’s Fair surge toward Missouri and St Louis preparations.
A practical test of lignite briquettes for heat production was conducted yesterday at Shoreham on an eight wheel engine under full load. The briquettes, devised by Dr. B J Schimper, were produced from lignite dust via a secret chemical process and compressed into hard bricks. Tests showed heat units rivaling anthracite with significantly less ash and smoke, maintaining 150 pounds steam and driving the engine about twenty miles using 11 800 pounds of briquettes.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King New Life Pills as a cure for stomach and liver troubles. It claims the pills relieve and cure ailments, priced at 26 cents, available at Brownell and McPhee's drug store.
Representative Palmer of Williams County confirms pride in Williston and the county, cites four years as U S irrigation engineer, notes development along the Missouri river strip, and predicts prosperity driven by mining and regional improvements in Bismarck, while reflecting on past political service and a hopeful view of the penitential city.
High grade one and two year old steers and heifers offered at reasonable prices. Time to respond provided to responsible parties. H. Grier, Grinnell, North Dakota.
A report discusses Kodol digestive aid easing stomach distress by supplying natural digestive juices to relax tension and heal inflamed organs, claiming it converts food into rich blood. The piece also notes a Jamestown attorney opening an office amid unrest with fraudulent homesteaders, a coal deposit excitement near Dunseith, and a destructive fire in Hamlin Kan.
Official bonds are available through W H Denny, agent for the Northern Trust Co. He can furnish bonds in nearly any form at reasonable rates. County officers will find this bond option more satisfactory than asking friends. Novlstf.
The Great Northern Railway will issue half rate clergy permits for 1903 valid on most western railroads and Trans-Continental Association lines. A $1.00 charge is required for the permit, with application blanks available from all Great Northern agents.
The undersigned practical weaver invites all wishing carpets to call and view her work. Leave orders at the Graphic office. Jennie Strawn, Williston, North Dakota. November 25, 1903.
The Interior United States Land Office announces a contest filed by Ben Brackerad against homestead entry No 5897 dated July 20 1901 for the ny sw and pis. A hearing is set for 10 a m February before the Register and US Land Office in Minot. Contestant claims lack of residence or improvements and that service of notice could not be achieved by due diligence.
Visiting neighbors cordially invited to meet on the first and third Monday night at OCF hall in TO. A friendly gathering organized by F Woopnsy and V C A H Brows with Clerk.
Notice is hereby given that the following described settler has filed notice of intention to make commutation proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the local land office at Williston North Dakota on a specified date. Charles D. Ikis, fractional for NW quarter of section 9 in township 134 range 96, witness list to prove settlement and cultivation.
The matter concerns the application of Lewis for a license to sell intoxicating liquors as requested by the applicant Frye Livros. A hearing is set for January 19th, 1880, at the county courthouse to hear all interested parties and consider the petition. Names and service details appear in the Williston Graphic publication for official notice.
Citation hearing set for February 2 1908 in Walston Williams County North Dakota on the petition to appoint Henry A Carey administrator for Arthur Carey estate. Notices require appearance and answer showing cause at 10 am in court. Attorneys hardaway and others sign for service in Williston.
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