Williston News Highlights Local Politics and Arts
The Williston paper notes North Dakota legislator E C Palmer from Williams County receives four committee assignments including irrigation and charitable institutions, with chairmanships on two. It praises his support from Democrats. Also features praise for DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills, a dramatics club report on a sold-out “Squire's Daughter” play, and local notices about geldings, a wrestling event critique from Minot, and a request to prove cattle brands.
Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Relief for Digestive Strain
An advertisement claims Kodol Digestive Aid supports the stomach by supplying natural digestive juices, aiding the gut to rest and heal. It asserts the product helps the stomach digest all food into vital blood and enables the digestive system to function smoothly. Brownell & McPher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodal
Brownell & McPher
Woodmen Meeting Invitation for Woolmen Families
Visiting Woolmen and Royal Neighbors are invited to meet ten Woodmen at Odd Fellows ball Monday evening February 2. A short program will be rendered after which refreshments will be served. Ladies are asked to meet at Dr J H Belya wnil wait and until the lodge business is over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H Belyea
Royal Neighbore Bel
Wmn. Snyder
Flort Mackersie
Oracle
Bertha Field
Frances Brownson
Recorder
Emna Hill
Selina Maderson
Ida Rowell
Marscal
Anna Snyfor
Ana't Marahal
Mary Harvey
Ther Sentinel
Doctor Hufnail Seeks Patients at Williston Office
A brief item notes Dr W H Hufnail of Williston intends to accept patients at his Murenua office. An Isat Monday gathering at Martin Thon's home included attendees Carlaon, Boinis, Gites, Johnsen, Neleon, McGraw, Bennan, Menta Mo Fair and V E Fettur, all reporting on the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han
Williston
Murenua’ Hat
Martin Thon
Pane
Mines Carlaon
Boinis
Gites
Johnsen
Neleon
McGraw
Bennan
Menta Mo Fair
V. E. Fettru
One Minute Cough Cure Aids Child Recovery
In Chester Michigan postmaster Earn A L Spafford reports a sudden croup attack on a young girl. A dose of One Minute Cough Cure was given repeatedly, reducing swelling and inflammation. The child rapidly recovered as the remedy claimed to cure coughs colds la grippe and throat and lung troubles. Brownell and McPhee advertise this preparation.
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A. L. Spafford
Postmaater
Chester
Mich
Brownell & McPhee
Bar Protest Against Ward County Judge Nomination
The Bar Convention at Minot January 20 protests the potential appointment of L J Palta as judge of the new district, urging selection by merit over political influence. The note cites reports of Bard endorsements as false and underscores that future appointees should reflect qualifications rather than party ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
Pierce, McHenry and Ward
L. J. Puids
Ward
J. 8
Murphy
L. J. Pale'a
Wart
McHenry
Pierce
L. J. Pattle
N. D
Bank site decision looms as Minneapolis pair in Williston
J D and H C DeLaney of Minneapolis visit Williston for two to three days to survey sites for a new bank. They will decide soon, but no location firm yet. Also notices indicate orders for ash and cottonwood at the Graphic office with price labeled 82.00 per rich and references to interior remodeling for clothing wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. d
H. C. DeLaney
Minnesapolis
Allowal
Williston
Freight brakeman robbed of 45 cents in Winona yard
George Gage, a Northwestern road brakeman, was slugged in the Winona yards as he unbundled to leave his caboose. Two men entered, knocked him unconscious, and relieved him of 45 cents while missing a vest and coat revealing $65 in bills. Police are investigating. assailants not described.
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Akemane
Mies
Winona
Mine
George Gage
Thin City
Shhare
Gore
Coal Train Raid Strikes Stratford in Fuel Theft
Stratford Iowa residents erupt as police arrest more than thirty people for seizing cars of Northwestern coal from a stalled freight. A mob of about 500 gathered at the tracks aiding themselves amid weeks of coal shortages and famine fears. Sheriff from Webster City rushed to Stratford to enforce arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Stratford
Lows
Northwestern
Webster City
Long in hospital after long illness in Boston
Former Secretary of the Navy John D. Long has been hospitalized at St. Marguerite's infirmary for three weeks under physician observation for a long-standing ailment. Family says no serious complication is anticipated and immediate worry is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John D. Long
St. Marguerite’s Infirmary
Navajo Indians Starving and Suffering from Cold
On the Navajo reservation in New Mexico near Durango hundreds of Indians face hunger and exposure. Children wear calico shirts or are naked as white residents report the distress and lack of food in the area. In Washington President Roosevelt and a party depart by train for Canton Ohio to attend McKinley birthday ceremonies. Brigadier General Edward M. Hayes, recently promoted, is retired. Charles L. Davis of the Fifth Infantry will fill the vacancy.
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Durango
Colo
New Mexico
Canton
Washington
President Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ohio
Gen. Hayes
Edward M. Hayes
Col
Charles L. Davis
Fifth Infantry
Williston Camp No 539 MWA meets Mondays in ICOF hall
Williston Camp No 539 M W A holds its first and third Monday meetings in the I C O F hall. Visiting neighbors are invited to meet J F Wooptay, V C Brown, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Camp
M.W
I. C. O. F. Ball
J. F. Wooptay
V. C. Brown
Contests in Minot North Dakota 1903 Land Case Notice
Department of the Interior contests a homestead entry in Minot ND filed by Edith A. Hunsley against entry No. 6d dated February 2 1901 alleging Frederick William Vokes abandoned the tract for over six months failed to establish residence or improve the land and that absence was not due to military service final hearing set for April 4 1903 with publication ordered by Registrar R C Sanborn.
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Department of the Interior
United States
Minot
N. D
Edith A. Hunsley
Lely
William Vokes
Frederick William Vokes
al- Jezar
Army
Corps
Spain
Suis Partion
Marcel
Zenger
Sudh Ah Coty
Troon
Court House
Lani Cilica
R. C. Sanborn
Resixter
Notice for Publication Land Claim at Minot North Dakota
Notice is hereby given that the following settler has filed intentions to make commutation proof in support of his claim. The proceeding will be before Zona Honeggar district judge at Williston North Dakota on February ith. H E No 131 for land described as lot part of section township 14 range. Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation are John Ay Rews Daniel Gubleman Janey 8 Vonstigs Winffeld pur Williston North Dakota. R C Yaswoun Rogister.
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Minot
N.D
Zona ‘Honeggar
District Court of
Williams Agi
Williston
N. D
H. E
Anid Imad
Ay Rews
Daniel Gubleman
Janey
Vonstigs Winffeld
Willister
R. C. Yaswoun
Rogister
Contest Notice for Minot Homestead Entry No. 5897
A contest affidavit by Ben Bradšk ernd challenges homestead entry 5897 filed July 11, 1901 for section 33 township 155 range 6 in Minot North Dakota. It alleges abandonment for over six months and lack of residence or improvements, with no US military service, and orders appearance before the Register and Land Office in Minot on February 10 at 0:00 am. The contestant’s filing notes service difficulties and directs publication notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apartment of the Interior
United States Land Mien
Minot
N.D
Ben Bradskernd
Nighry
Nis Sa
Jane
John Dighe
Contestan
Wny
Army
Navy
United States
Sanborn
Coal pricing note from Walliston mine and delivery terms
Fragment from a 19th century notice states best quality lignite con is available at Walliston on the shirtear powsih with delivery options and a stated price of $3.00 per ton. It mentions mine tie preparation at El per ton and references Tahoe Heffernai's louthbe near the Great Northern Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallistun
Tahoe Heffernai'a
Interior Dept Notice Contests Homestead Entry Claim
A Department of the Interior notice in the United States Land N D indicates a sufficient contest affidavit has been filed against a Homestead entry. The affiant alleges the claimant has not improved or cultivated the land or established residence and that absence from the land was not due to military service. The period in question spans over six months, with dated references around January and March, asserting the claimant’s lack of compliance and requesting publication for due process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land N.D
US. A
Bazlor
Fee Stryman
Navy
Old United
Leer
Notice of Chattel Mortgage Bale In Wallace County
Notice of chattel mortgage filed in Dickinson North Dakota on the ith day of August 1908 detailing defaults and specific branded cattle including marks lacy JK left shoulder and 64 on left shoulder along with other brand identifiers and the involved parties Arthur Bond in Stark County. The notice notes a mortgage securing property with brands and describes the conditions of foreclosure or sale if defaults persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bond
Sehate
Wallace
North Dakota
Leeds
Stark County
Dickinson
North Datei
Bay Ry. A. D
Bue-Orne Sam Ries
Citation Hearing Petition for Appointment of Administrator
Petition seeks letters of administration on the estate of Arthur J Carey, deceased, filed by Henry A Carey in Williams County North Dakota. Court set for February 2 at 10 a.m. in Williston. all interested parties cited to appear and show cause. Filed by Copeland & Overson, attorneys for petitioner.
Citation Hearing for Administration in Williston
Esther A Woodworth petitions for letters of administration for Frederick Rounsavelle deceased of Williams County North Dakota. Court to hear February 7 1903 at Williston court rooms. Respondents and all interested must appear to contest or show cause why petition should not be granted. Judge B L Hardaway signs order. Published in Williston Graphic as required.
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Elizabeth Ronnsavelle
Alice Carter
Frederick Rounsavelle
North Dakota
Frederick Hounsavelle
Esther A. Woodward
Frederick Bonsavelle
Willixton
Willings
State of North Dakota
Williston
Williams
B. L. Hardaway
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