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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1907
Page
4
The Graphic reports a state press scoop on a three month homestead leave of absence. It notes Senator Hansbrough sent a message stating the time would be constructive residence and not require making up. The paper claims to have published reliable information first in the state.
The local land office announces a three months leave of absence for homesteaders who have established bona fide residence in the district due to severe weather and fuel famine from January 18 to April 18, 1907. No application is required and it will be treated as constructive residence.
D A Powell of this city closes a deal to operate the Miller coal mine for the season. The mine and its output have been sold to H V Smith. Powell secures a top state mine and aims for success in the venture.
Plans for a new hotel by Gibbs and Speng, former Arlington Hotel buyers, call for a nine story brick structure about 110 feet deep on the site of the current hotel. It will feature basement moorage and laundry, a first floor lobby, second floor parlors and bedrooms, and third floor offices. The NW location aims to open in fall, with extensive dining and retail space planned nearby. Local residents entertained visiting travelers on the recent train stop with a dance and social event aboard the train, including Miss Wine Brus xxer of Culbertson.
Saturday evening a large group of Valparaiso College alumni gathered at the Grillie cafe for a royal reception and banquet despite weather and train service issues. About 21 attendees heard talks praising the alma mater, with plans formed to organize a Valpo alumni association and annual banquets to keep old ties strong. The event featured musical selections and tributes from Dr. Dochterman, M. A. Oleon, Guy Stearns, Harry Gibbs, Arthur Wilkins, Edythe Hensley, S. W. Ray, Mrs. Ray, and Attorney Palmer, who was elected vice president.
Monday A I Phillips and Dick Bateman of this city formed a partnership in the well drilling business. Both are veteran drillers and will operate two machines one drill and one wager to serve both drilled and bored well requests. Orders may be left at Attorney Palmer's office in the Bruegger block. They will begin work at once and already have several orders, with capacity to handle winter and spring demand.
With Rev Henness unavailable, Rev Hollett will conduct Sunday morning services at the Congregational church. The M E church will hold services at 8 o'clock as usual.
The North Dakota Food and Agriculture official lists numerous products as adulterated or misbranded under the Pure Food Law. Items include Jellies, sauces, candies, extracts, coffees, vinegars, olive oils, and more from brands like Orchard, Williams Brothers, Zeeland Canning, Heins, Imperial No. X, Bas t ine, and Red Cross. Names, producers, and locations such as Fargo, Detroit, Chicago, St Paul, Duluth, and Minneapolis appear with notes of improper labeling, foreign starch, sulfites, benzoates, or other adulterants.
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