Western land openings and politics mix in Dakota notices
The Interior informs of lands open to homestead entry across multiple townships in Williams McKenzie and nearby counties, with many lands restored for entry after February 15, 1906, while political debate in Washington centers on the Hamilton bill for joint statehood of western territories and related tribal concerns. North western delegates from Minnesota Wisconsin and North Dakota, among others, push or oppose the measure, discussing timing for Indian Territory Oklahoma and potential state formation.
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Oma
McKenzie County
Washington
Northwestern
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Spekern
Hin
Burk
House
Ana
Tarri
Maraha Il
West
Statehood Debate Risks Immediate Unraveling of Orgigen Rule
A fragment hints that granting statehood would disrupt existing government structure and warns against admitting four territories jointly under the Baailion bill. The text stresses the importance of this oversight and frames the issue as pivotal to constitutional order.
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Arness
Rose Valley Notes From Local Gatherings And Weather
Rose Valley reports Ethel and Edith McAlister attended the New Year’s party at L J Elvil’s. School duties resumed last Tuesday morning. Farmers lay in supplies for hopeful days. Rev Ott delivered a fine sermon at the School House last Monday and visitors from Acroma river attended worship. Ott spent Sunday night with Rev Brow. Mina Ethel McAlister attended pupil night with camel popcorn and a Graphophone. W S Martin and family dined with Mrs M E Corry, and Rev Brow’s family dined with Mr and Mrs Harman. Pleasant winter weather with a zero thermometer only once.
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Ott
Lastonday
W. P. Thornton
Mirsers McCantla
Offen
Acroma
Brow
Mina Ethel McAlister Ant
Martin
M. E. Corry
Bnow
Mer. A
Harman
Olive Christine
Searchlight Sold and New Management to Take Over
The Searchlight will be sold next week to A T Coleman who buys the name and subscription list and will assume active management Monday. He states the venture will not affect his other business. The existing paper has struggled with poor advertising and limited success during its eighteen weeks, previously published by Menarg Trovaten and Javonnon until the latter left for a law office in Devils Lake.
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Searchlight
Enange
A.T. Coleman
Menarg Trovaten
Javonnon
Devils Lake
Money Without Delay Promise for Farm Loans
A fragment outlines offers for farm loans with fast processing and no examination fee. Mentions low rates and a contact method for those seeking funds. Likely an early 20th century advertisement promising quick credit without qualifier details.
Williston Special Election on City Bonds 1906
A special election is called by the Williston City Council for January 20 1906. Voters will decide on issuing fifteen thousand dollars for an Electric Light Plant and twelve thousand dollars for a water bond. Ballot form presents opposing and supporting phrasing for issuing the city bonds.
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Williston
Winlston
Military oF maya terrice contest notice in North Dakota
Contest notice from the Department of the Interior United States Land Office Minot North Dakota dated Nov 1905. A contestant alleges entryman Jacob Finkerin abandoned entry No 2283 in Section 9 Township 165 Range 100, and that he has not resided or improved the land for over six months. The notice directs publication and attendance for testimony February 7 at 10 a.m. before the Register and Receiver.
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Uo Deter Ieee
United Tates Land
Dakoring
B.C. Banborn
Regieter
W. B. Ovznaow
Wil .D
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Minot
N.D
Charles A. Garrison
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
United States Land Otis
R. C. Sanborn
Register
United States Landice
N. D
Azro I. Darling
Antryman
William Courtney
Sach
Navs
Eifer Avidenes
R. C. Sanboan
LW. Gammons
Mino
Ludvie C. Wi
Navy of Marine Corps
Graham
McKensie County
Alexander
Register and Receiver
Bat - C
Sanborn. Register
Contests challenge land claims in Minot 1905 notices
Notices detail several invalid or abandoned homestead entries in McKenzie and surrounding counties. Contestant affidavits accuse William Courtney and William Lynch of lack of residence and failure to improve land, with hearings set before U.S. Land Office officials in Minot. Additional notices announce final proof appointments for Simon Greengard and Bert Alger, naming witnesses and locations in North Dakota.
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Minot
N. D
R. Hardaway
U.S
Williston
Bert Alger
Byron Hull
Arthur L. Hosmer
William Walker
Jon Rossall
Avoca
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Chas H. Davidson, Jr
C. BH. Ross
DENNY
First
National Bank
North Dakota
Stoch
BDO
County Depository
Mitchell
Triumph
Delaney
H.C. Delaney
Bertha Maloy
Citizens State Bank
Canada
Europe
Illiston Graphic
EH. Copeland
Borron
Fand Office
Williams County
Lus
Mckeesie Courby
Wann County
Ranges
Rose Valley
Ladies’ Aid Society of Zion Luttheranchorch
Mie. A. Ane
Hedderich
Meixtosa
Caruro
Pete
H. H. Ladue
Connell
W. H. Denny
D.C. Paor
A. D
Departansat
Guif
Aeebe Lee
Fenth
Wisot
Snider
E. C . Garner
N. Don
Simon Greengard
Thomas Mathewson
Joseph Truax
K. Coke
Jennette Montgomers
Bagual
B.C. Sanvory
R. C. Sanpoes
Second Street
Columbia Hotel
D. R. Lingle
Great Northern Hotel
Dray Line
John Heffernan
N. F. Snyder
Union Block
Pate
Oscer H. Will & Co
Bismarck, N O
Oriental Limited
St. Paul
Minneapolis
N.C
Puget Sound
Great Northern Railway
S. T. Bentfon
Tinton
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