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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1903
Page
4
A testimonial from C. W. Bellamy of Burlington describes severe illness and pain eased after using Electric Bitters. The ad asserts the remedy renews life and vigor for the weak and run down, with Brownell and McPhee selling bottles for 50 cents.
A large Williston gathering of Williams County stockmen debated dip for cattle to combat scab and contagious diseases. They tentatively urged a dipping tank at Blacktail, urged county approval for specifications, and proposed quarantines east of defined lines. Foremen were named for four districts to drive cattle to the dipping tank near Culbertson in Montana.
A family in Bargerton, Tein, witnessed a relative's decline from consumption and failed remedies. King's New Discovery allegedly provided immediate relief and was promoted as the cure. Bottles offered at Brownell & McPher's drugstore with a guarantee. Frazier Ortor returned from St Paul and Minneapolis. For rent: 25 acres near Williston may be leased on reasonable terms. JW. Wilson.
A local column reports on health product ads and community happenings. Dr King’s New Life Pills are praised for stomach and liver relief at Brownell and McPheep’s drugstore. Social visits, church events, harvest work, frost impact, and a Rose Valley church service are detailed with residents and neighbors named.
Advertising text touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for accidental cuts wounds burns scalds sore feet joints and piles and claims it is the best salve on earth. Sold for 25 cents at Brownell & McPhee’s Drugstore.
The Great Sells and Downs Show features Miss Davenport and numerous equestrienne acts praised for dash and daring. The article notes most riders never reach prominence, yet the troupe delivers effortless seeming routines that conceal risk. The show plans a single afternoon performance in Williston on Wednesday July 8, while the newspaper pleads readers to settle debts before June to cover overdue Graphic bills.
A general special time is arranged for July 4 at Wilson's Grove with refreshments and a bowery dance as features. All are invited to attend to support the cause. Grounds admission is free and the cost of refreshments and dance is kept to a minimum.
The Board of Education of Williston North Dakota offers a ten dollar reward for information leading to the detection and conviction of anyone who breaks glass or destroys property at the school or on school grounds. Dated Williston June 22, 1903.
For sale by Henry Shaffer of Williston North Dakota an entire bowling alley with lot and building. Buyer can learn the farming price and terms by inquiring at the alley. Notice dated June 24 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the following proof will be made before Zeno ger clerk of district court Williams ity at Williston N D on August 8 1903 for the nw of section 12 township 154 range 8 to prove continuous residence upon cultivation. Witnesses named include Thomas July B Lawforx and others. Claimant appears as ECA BROWNELL H E 1290. Registered by GM. Lawford.
Notice is hereby given that an application has been made for proof in support of land claim by the parties named, to be heard before EF Cox, U.S. Commissioner, at Hallston, North Dakota, on a specified day. The notice lists the claimants including William Moore and others, with residence and cultivation details.
Land Office at Minot North Dakota issues final proof notice for John Benton of Wheelock, ND to prove residence and cultivation on the NE section 35 township 156 range 98. Witnesses listed include Ole Hoff Louis Jason Smith James Ma Loul Wheelock and N shee Olson. Proceedings before Register.
Notice to Contractors from the Williston Town Board of Education invites sealed bids by July 14, 1903, for steam heating and plant installation at the Williston School building. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check equal to five percent of bid, payable to the treasurer of the fund. By order of the Board, RH Copeland, Clerk. Williston, N D, June 2, 1908.
Samos the following witnesses this cont ieee ane is residence pm, and Tultiverice pms anid eae a ith, James Maloner, John A. Stone, Louis Olson, all of Wheelock, N. D. myth B, C, SANBORN. Register
A land office notice from Minot North Dakota announces filing of a claim on a tract within the Williston district with a call for a court action and a list of witnesses including residence and cultivation attesting to the claim. Names cited include George E. Baker Richard Vance James Holt and others from Williston North Dakota.
Land notice dated July 8, 1 James L Yeoman holder of H E No 15867 seeks to prove continuous residence and cultivation for the entry in Williston North Dakota. He names Bellinger Williams Van Alst Martin Tensen J Carpenter all of Williston as witnesses before Clerk Zeno Braegger at Williston court.
Notice announces Andrew Sveen, husband of Annie Sveen deceased, will make final proof on July 13, 1908, before the Williams county district judge at Williston North Dakota, for the NE 1 4 of section 32 and NW 1 4 of section 33 township 151 range 1, with witnesses Kio P Hovde, Hendrickson Otto Dahl Ty F Rowell, to establish continuous residence and cultivation.
Minot North Dakota May 27 1903 notice lists claimants for land in Williams district including Ray Hana Williston and Leslie V. Coulter of Stone North Dakota Cornelius Jaynes and Denia McSuny Of Steoud and B C Saxuony, with register B C Saxuony.
The State of North Dakota through the Williams County District Court issues a summons to the named defendant Tulsi Distal Notile 68 Shaw to answer the complaint. The defendant must appear in the district court in Williston to respond by default if no answer is filed, with the plaintiff’s attorney listed as W B Ovzasoyi of Williston, ND.
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