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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
4
The Williston Graphic editor criticizes a rival paper owner for grabbing legal notices and advertising space, claiming he owns a prosperous paper nearby and runs a post office. He argues the rival’s interference harms local papers and Legals share remains unfair.
Since 1880 the lumber supply has shifted dramatically with Michigan and eight other states comprising over half the output. By 1906 the same nine states produced 51.5 percent as Michigan, Louisiana and Washington altered shares. Forest drain outpaced population growth, signaling rising scarcity and higher prices. Total wood use reaches about 50 billion board feet annually for lumber and related products, with fuel alone estimated near 6 billion.
Circular 129 from the U.S. Forest Service analyzes wood consumption versus growth, estimates standing timber at 1 400 to 2 000 billion feet, and warns of a possible thirty three year supply at current use. It urges better management by private owners and governments and offers the publication free from the Forester in Washington.
Buford police made arrests including Editor Mumby M A Clark Monte Golden and Wesley Cartright on riot charges after Meltzer's harness shop was rifled. The cases were continued to next Tuesday as defense claims innocence or illness. Earlier G C Meltzer and lawyer Daughty faced pig running and board bill charges, both reportedly dismissed.
A January 17 social at Pose Flat schoolhouse drew families from miles around. The Goode Orchestra provided music as baskets were auctioned by Mr. Posey, deemed the best looking man and favorite among the ladies. W. O. Hollar joined the fun before leaving after the sale. The Posey Flat school is expected to become a leading rural institution.
Pete Hanson, named among those charged in the Buford riot, was arrested in Culbertson early this week. He refused to surrender without requisition papers, which are being sought so he can be brought to trial at the upcoming term opening next week.
Episcopal services will be held at the local church next Sunday with morning and evening gatherings.
All landowners under the Williston Irrigation Project are invited to attend at the Farmers Institute on January 31st and February 1st 1908 in Williston North Dakota One session will discuss Preparing Land for Irrigation Mr Storrs Electrical Engineer will address the meeting E T Brownson Secretary W W U A
The Missouri River steam boat era bridged 1840 to 1880 for the West. Up to 800 vessels sailed between St. Louis and St. Joseph and beyond into Montana mining regions. Fort Benton hosted dozens of steamers in 1866 67 carrying 8061 tons each and about 10000 passengers.
Call is hereby made for presentation for payment of all Williams County warrants registered on or before April 12 1907. Interest ceases on and after January 15 1908. B L Hardaway County Treasurer Williston North Carolina January 8 1908.
Notice to creditors of K Saerheim bankrupt in Williams County North Dakota. Court orders first meeting of creditors at Lewis Bach office Minot Ward ND on January 1 1008 at 11 45 AM. Creditors may attend to prove claims appoint trustees examine the bankrupty papers and transact other business.
Williston welcomes Eugene West and Katherine Henry with a sixteen member company for four nights at the Roller Rink Theatre. They arrive after Minot performances and present four full plays with intermission specialties, opening with A Parisian Princess. Henry dons gowns worth $150 in act four.
Department of the Interior Land Office Williston announces Lizzie Boas formerly Lizzie of Williston North Dakota filed final commutation proof for Homestead Entry No 562 dated Sept 24 1906 covering sections 4 and 5 township 155 range 102. Proof to be made before A L Butler Williston SD Feb 3. Witnesses Sophy Boushiman Toma Zien Alex Abond AG Foro all of Williston ND. George W Wilson Register.
The Williston Land Company invites a number of loan applications for immediate consideration. Prospective borrowers are urged to call to view available loan options and terms.
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