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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
5
Local notes show visitors from Mondak and McKenzie County, fires destroying property, and winter weather with deep prairie snow. The Willis ton Land Co advertising land services, a Minot trial for forgery, rail schedule changes, and local business openings include Broadway sales and a new gunepaper in Alexander. Eye care ads and portrait studios round out the Minot scene.
The progressive attorney £.C. Carney arrives back in the city after visiting his old home in Pa. A verdict of 8000 dollars was returned for James D. Morrison in a Minot case over gasoline kerosene explosions. The Minot region notes a new telephone project and a past railway official, plus obituaries for Mary Jane Link and Frank Eagan known as Burin.
A congressional bill proposes dividing the Minot land district by severing the west portion of ranges 92 and 93 to form a new Williston land district with its office at Williston. The Dickinson district will gain the adjacent areas, while most homestead land remains west of Ross. The change aims to establish the new office quickly and shift western lands into Williston.
Help wanted for promotional work with samples and signs. Earn 18 dollars weekly plus 3 dollars daily for expenses. State age and present employment. Deal Sites Co., 39 Rentalist. Cheviot in a Home to bow week beginning with Weineta renting and closing Friday night. Wednesday evening presents A Fisherman s Luck followed by A Struggle for Gold and Under Two Flags. The latter has wide reputation and is performed by an efficient company with dedicated scenery and music. drama promises a rare treat for the region. Mime law and railing apply to proofs in Williston Minot Calon B.C. Carney, U S Commissioner, Citizen s Bank building.
Wheelock Itema reports a large gathering at the G N Hotel on Tuesday for the Gretaniversary celebration with games music and late refreshments followed by dancing. It also notes a wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs Maron Smith on Wednesday Jan 10 and a trip for the newlyweds to their farm near Lansford. Additional items cover travel plans and local visits.
High School adds about one hundred dollars worth of history and literature books to the reference library. The eight grade moves to the high school room due to space limits. Eighteen new pupils enrolled since holidays. State examinations and a physics class project on light are noted. A diamond necklace valued at one thousand dollars disappeared from a Williston resident. The High School Literary Society elected new officers, Minda Stutrad chosen as president amid hazing concerns. A Williston youth, once reputable, is accused of stealing the necklace. preliminary hearing held January 19, bound over to district court for February 9, 1906, with strong interest in the case.
The Graphic'ia notes a Herald report about Mr. H C Moorhead was not correct and hints at a forthcoming high toned wedding in Valley County. Charles N Bain of Bainville Montana was in the city today.
The undersigned thank their many friends in the city for their willing and sympathetic assistance during their late bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. E. Lim acknowledge support. W. B. Overson offers real estate lending and homestead funds. Laundry drop at Innecete Barber Shop for Elliot Steam Laundry. E C Carney provides land office services.
A large Eight Mile Bu ford gathering led by Rev Ott joined Rev W J Snow's family for a merry evening after supper on January 19 1906. The crowd exchanged games a charades and later enjoyed cakes ice cream and refreshments. Fifty eight guests left with happy memories and thanks to the minister and family.
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