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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
4
Brurcoxa Mencasttte Co department advertises a ready assortment of Boba left over stock. Call early if interested. blunt, uncertain wording suggests a clearance or surplus sale.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is praised as the best salve on earth for ailments from burns wounds bites and piles. Sold by Brownell & McBhee druggists at 25 cents.
A new American Federation of Labor friendly lodge, A O U W, is established at Hofflund on Thursday evening January 15 1903 with Chief Deputy F L Bobu of Fargo guiding the charter. Twenty four of thirty petitioners were present, officers were elected and installed, and a banquet followed a long session into Friday morning. The lodge promises regular meetings on the first and third Saturdays and touts strong membership and a long standing reputation.
A compact advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills for stomach and liver troubles. It claims relief and cure, noting 25c price at Brownell & McPhee's drug store. The copy uses period-typical rhetoric about family life and domestic harmony.
H A Carey of Hoffland Williama county visited Minot Friday. He once lived here and later claimed a desert patch in Hoffland where irrigation failed. Despite water scarcity the grass grew two to three feet high elsewhere, while grain stayed only inches, illustrating irrigation value.
Dr W H Hufnail locates at Williston and is prepared to attend all calls of the sick. Office at Murelius' flat.
John Grogan, a coal miner, died when dirt caved in at Electric mine near Kenmare on Friday. Hieley was injured and likely bled to death. Grogan's age was eighty eight. he leaves a wife and thirteen children. Charles Weagant, the undertaker, went to Kenware to prepare the body for burial.
Ray Lodge No. 77 of the Ancient Order of United Workmen was instituted January 19 with twenty petitioners, sixteen present for initiation. Officers were elected, including H V Hughes foreman and N Olson recorder, with vacancies for Past Master and Master Workman. Next meeting to initiate four or five more. lodge shows active, young members.
An advertisement extols Kodol digestion aid as it supports stomach function and blood production. A Williams County health board report from January 21 1903 outlines duties to combat contagion, ensure clean water and food, quarantine for diphtheria scarlet fever and smallpox, and public health obligations to parents and physicians.
During a severe croup episode a little girl fainted from strangulation until A L Spafford postmaster Chester Michigan gave One Minute Cough Cure. The remedy reduced swelling and inflammation and the child soon rested and recovered. It claims to cure coughs colds la grippe and throat lung troubles. The product lingers in the throat and chest to help oxygen reach the blood.
A Bismarck Daily Tribune notice from Williston North Dakota dated December 22 1902 reports Representative Palmer broadcasting praise for Williston progress over the past year and promoting regional interests. The item also records a ranch advert offering two three year old cattle branded D on the left shoulder for owner proof of property charges and removal.
Notice to the public offering a pret-cium crayon portrait with every $4.00 photo order. The offer runs from now until March 1 1903. Addressed to readers in Williston North Dakota. Signed by M G Markell dated March 15 1903.
Williston Camp No.539 MW A meets on the first and third Mondays each month in the TO OF ball. Visiting neighbors cordially invited to attend. J F Woodrey V 4 H Brown Clerk.
Notice is hereby given that the following person will have a land claim heard before the district court in Williston North Dakota on February 9. The claimant Paes ae glelm aod seeks entry for a parcel described as lot 9 township 14 range. Witnesses include Ross Daniel James and others from Williston.
A Department of the Interior contest notice states contestant Ben Bradskerud files for homestead entry No. Di made July 1901. The claim alleges the entrant abandoned the tract for over six months prior to filing and never resided or made improvements. Notice requires appearance at the United States Land Office in Mince ND by February 1902. Publication ordered due to lack of personal service.
The undersigned will supply heat quality lignite coal to Williston on short notice at $3.00 per ton with cash on delivery. Coal procured at $1.50 per ton and available at Ufica in John Heffernan's building opposite the Great Northern Hotel.
Notice records a chattel mortgage in Stark County North Dakota with details of default, fees, and alleged horse branding descriptions. The text cites dates in August and January, mentions the County Recorder of Deeds, and lists signatures and attorney fees.
The court notes a petition for administration of the estate of Arthur Carey late of Williams County North Dakota. Henry A Garey is named to receive the will and the hearing is set for February at 10 in the forenoon in Williston Court. All interested parties must appear to show cause why the petition should not be granted. The notice is published in Williston Graphic. B L Hardaway, County Judge, December 6, 18.
North Dakota Williams County County Court. Esther A Weson petitions for letters of administration for Frederick Romanvelle late of Williston. Hearing set for February 10 at 10 am in Williston Court Rooms. Respondents must appear and show cause why letters should not be granted to A Woodwind. Published notice by Williston Graphic. B L Hardaway, judge. Copeland & Overson, attorneys for petitioner.
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