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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
8
A collage of scenes spans from a dingy five story flathouse to a lively street pursuit, with family tensions over bread and goose, and Clarice’s sudden flight. The article also describes the Franco British exhibition stadium in London with 75 000 capacity and layered seating, plus a colorful note on Senator Clay of Georgia.
Two Ashcroft brothers near Tamina Texas total 18 14 years and 360 pounds combined. Oldest William Dewey Ashcroft 9 1 2 years weighing 265 pounds, growing about 20 pounds yearly and six feet two inches tall at full growth, health strong and destined for continued growth. Benjamin Harrigan Adams from near Joplin Missouri notable for family in military service with three brothers in naval or army roles. Indiana veteran Hugh De Witte buried at 93 with self carved epitaph on tombstone. reflects family service and patriotism.
A fragment describes an epitaph carved by De Witte and a bizarre cleaning poem for skirts. It outlines hanging skirts to beat, then whitening with a brush and ammonia mix, plus dampened woolen goods and pressing guidance. The text blends archaic advice with obscure phrases and a bachelor refrain.
Instructions describe reheating cereals for two mornings by molding leftovers in a bowl then inverting onto a colander over boiling water to heat thoroughly. Also suggested is a Green and Gold Salad using lettuce hearts with pineapple slices and French dressing.
Contest notices cite John Rjorstad challenging Tromestead Bawtry and Clay Hetland regarding homestead entries. Notices require appearances July 11 and July 9 1908 at the United States Land Office in Williston North Dakota with due publication where personal service is impracticable.
John A. Fox files a contest against Homestead entry 40684 made April 17 1906 by August Charnstrom for nw sec 12 tw 163 rm 103 alleging abandonment residence since long before and no improvements. Notice to appear July 20 1908 at United States Land Office Williston NC due to unable personal service. George W. Wilson Register and local attorney Elkerson listed.
Notice is given that Caroline Andreason of Williston North Dakota has filed a notice of intention to make final proof to establish a land claim for the described parcel in section 25 township 154 west range 102 west and ath meridian. The proof will be before Albert J. Staine at Williston North Dakota on a specified date. Witnesses named are Chris W. Hanson Jay C. Hathaway Mrs E J Mason and D F Sneyder all of Williston.
Public sale announced by Sheriff JT Camprsan of Williams County ND under an 1908 district court execution against David Veselenko to satisfy a $1000 plus judgment. Property described as southeast quarter section 45 township 15 range 103 west will be sold at the Williams County Courthouse in Williston for cash at 4 o clock p.m. on sale day. Attorneys Edwin A Palmer listed for Mahon Robinson Lumber Company.
Anton M Jacobson of Frederickson ND filed homestead entry 28784 for NW section 24 and seeks to abandon the claim by commutation. The filing lists witnesses Hans Peterson and Thomas Anderson, with the US commissioner in Williston.
Land Office at Williston North Dakota May 23 1908 states Squires claim filed May 11 1908 to establish final proof on land described. Before A L Butler Williams County Judge in North Dakota. Witnesses Christina Gyros and WA Sorereik. United States Land Office Wilkeson North Carolina July 9 1908.
Notice given Irine Moser of Wile Meton North Dakota for final proof on land described and witnesses listed. Also Beneat Alva Webb of Williston and others file for final proof with hearings set before county judge and land office officials. Post includes names of witnesses and officials.
Sealed bids may be submitted by July 23 1908 to the Board of Trustees for the Deaf and Dumb of North Dakota for furnishing 50 tons of screened Youghip henry and 700 tons of native lignite coal at 40 cents per ton. Delivery F O B the cars at Devils Lake North Dakota. Bids must meet quality and quantity terms. The board may reject all bids. D F Bangs Superintendent.
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