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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
4
New York July 2 Indictments loom as the Thaw case advances with a July grand jury expected to examine further. Mrs Thaw cooperates extensively with her husband's lawyers, detailing her life and relations while prosecutors seek the murder motive.
Adjourned regular meeting reconvened at 3 oclock with Mayor Denney presiding. Petitions granted for additions and repairs within fire limits. Bills allowed totaling modest amounts. second reading of Ordinance 43 postponed to June 28. Meeting adjourned to June 28 for further actions. Sealed bids opened for water works and electric light bonds. Bids from Gowran & Co, Collin, Kean, and Dickey Co. cited with amounts and checks noted.
A city farmer bought a Fairbanks Morse gasoline engine from Bruegger Mercantile Co. The tale, told in verse, praises the engine for grinding, sawing, pumping and lighting. City council bids review and contract authorization approved for electric light and water works bonds totaling 127,000.
Notice from the Minot Land Office dated June 22 1906 states that a sattler named Mary Adams has filed intention to make committed proof for her land claim H K 2144 in Williams County. The filing lists witnesses Hathway Cannon William Clare R McCoy of Williston North Dakota to prove residence and cultivation on the parcel described as section 33 township 140 range 108 west, with registration by Register D McGuan.
Land Office at Minot North Dakota announces that settler Henry Hardaway has filed notice of intent to make final proof on land described as miguws and agg ue % see sections 18 155m. The witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation are FA Pope Nels Lundell J R Shiney Louis Beluch all of Williston North Dakota. The hearing will be August 1 1906 before US Commissioner George H Goode in Williston ND. a2th L D McGowan Register.
Land Office at Minot North Dakota June 29 1904 Notice is hereby given that the following to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before E C Carney United States Commissioner District of North Dakota at Winston North Dakota on a date to be announced Names the following witnesses to prove continuous residence upon and cultivation Albert Cowell Anda Beshu Bonetrail Ole Sondre McGahan Reelstor the nw section township range in the state and district of North Dakota notations indicate reformatted OCR text with preserved entities.
Notice is given that the settlor has filed notice to make final proof in support of his claim. Proof will be made before B C Carney U S Commissioner at Williston North Dakota on August 15 1906. Witnesses Albert Cowal Alfred Exell Andrew G Johnson Carl Soudreal Bonetrail North Dakota and LD McGwan Register.
Notice for publication from Minot North Dakota. James Larson of Squtor ND seeks final proof for land claim ND 3807 for Lot 100 and surrounding parcel. Aug 17 1960 in Williston ND. Witnesses: Alfred Lorsug Olaf Opalen Tous Lieu and Bis mous Fidjoull. Register McGohan.
Land Office at Afcot North Dakota June 14 notice to settler George Williams to make foal proof before B L Hardaway in Williston on July 24 1905 for land in section ten. Witnesses named Clarence Albright Thomas Chamberlain J Williams Jon Clack all of Williston North Dakota. Contest notice from Department of Interior United States Land Office Minot North Dakota July 1 1908 Oscar Anderson contestant against homestead entry 38014 made October 1904 for section three township 152 range 90 alleging absence for more than six months prior to filing contest and failure to reside thereon. Hearings set for August 22 before Hogisini and Boenivee in Minot North Dakota. Filed May 10 1908 with affidavit showing inability to attend. Register James Jolson attorney for contestant.
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