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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1898

Page

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Williston Trustees and Officials Listed in North Dakota

Regular meetings held first Tuesday of each month. Meets every Wednesday night. Trust leaders include R. Zamt as president JoOuN YANNECK and others such as Faas Wien clerk O. Bera N. G. FE C. Pannen V.G. Wax Snyper Sec Zaun treas I. M. Rock D. F. Kina attended to. Williston North Dakota.

R. Zamt Jooun Yanneck Faas Wien O. Bera N. G. FE C. Pannen V.G. Wax Snyper Sec Zaun Treas Trustees I. M. Rock Williston North Dakota Fiso D. F. Kina M. Heppinren E. Leonwardy Browns G.B. Metzare R. A. Corecany H. Reenn N. A. ‘Stewart

Local Round-Up Sees Many Figures in City on Fourth

Merrill and Uncle Joe Parrett visited the city as Charles and Richard Becker marked their Fourth. Others include Harry Hutchins buying supplies, John Darke the White Earth GN agent at Willis ton, ex-minot banker Joe Roach on business, Buford reps E E Jones John Seel Johnny Scott, and many from nearby towns. Alex McIntosh joined Williston races, with P C Clancy heading to Fargo to oversee threshing gear. Frank Wild returned from Glasgow to spend the Fourth and keep his Great Northern post.

Merrill Joe Parrett Hoffj Ith Charles Richard Becker Harry Hutchins Johnn Darke Great Northern White Earth Williston Joe Roach Minot Bank E. E. Jones John Seel Johnny Scott Buford Frank Wild Glasgow Frank

Summer Stock Clearout Highlights End of Season Sale

As the season swings into mid summer we clear summer stocks. Fire never banked here but at season end we crowd on selling steam. We make prices the conclusive argument and present many splendid values that benefit you and place our store in excellent shape for autumn selling.

Summer Hosiery and Wash Goods Sale Highlights

A mid summer sale offers dependable hosiery lines at reduced prices for gents ladies and children including Balbriggan socks and Marino items. Also featured are summer vests wash goods in dimities organdies and duck fabrics with low prices and selections in floral and striped patterns.

Seasonable Suits for Summer Comfort and Style

If You Celebrate you will want to do it right. Dressy summer clothes promise comfort and fit. The Season's Stylish Suits offer perfect tailoring at prices like six, nine, ten, and twelve dollars. Children’s suits are advertised at special low prices, noting the value must be seen to be appreciated.

Williston Fourth Celebrated With Busy Race Day

Williston marked the Fourth with a first rate celebration. The day featured a large crowd, a 40 purse baseball game won 24 to 6 by Poplar, Mont. amid upbeat welcome for Captain Campbell and visitors. Afternoon races included bicycles and foot races with young and old earning cash prizes. Local development activity included Purvis acquiring town platted land and Bruegger Bros buying unsold sections, signaling growth for the western North Dakota town.

Williston Poplar Mont Eacly Poplar Boys Campbell Willatons John Grogan C. A. Bryant Dodge Fuller Laties Lula Streigel Mie Violet Newell Mise Ethel Burgess Miss B. Harris Maud Cooper Maggie Newton Myrtle Mutheween Geo. Leonhardy George Harvey Chester Newell Johnny Snyder Johnny Heffernan

Quarter Mile and Trotting Races Highlight Culbertson Meet

Neon’s 2d and Young Folsom placed in a quarter mile race led by Alex McAakell with Sam Brai rire from Culbertson among top finishers. Brightwood driven by Gen. W Newton won the second heat of the trotting race, making a dramatic finish in the last heat. Ming Lulu Streigel led the Indies race with Mias Vick Free second, while Billy Humphry of Culbertson won the half mile event with Frank Davis second. The day passed pleasantly with no disturbances reported.

Brightwood Nol Bryant Brightwood Daily Newton Ming Lulu Streigel Mias Vick Freewan Billy Humphry Culbertson Frank Davis

The Graphic Enters Fourth Year In Local Newspaper

The paper reflects on its four year mission to serve the public faithfully and impartially. It notes few debts, a few erasures, and states the hero Hobeen and his men have been exchanged. Reports on Santiago battles, reinforcements, and rumors of peace. McKay brothers return from Klondike as George leaves town for Nelson.

Billy Adams Adams Graphic Hobeen Santiago

Williston School Board Plans July Fourth Use

Williston North Dakota, June 30, 1898 proceedings show Trustees Heffernan Sharp Leonherdy present with Freeman Mc Chesney absent. Leonhardy chosen president pro tem to arrange schoolhouse use for public event on July 4, with Geo W Newton authorized to supervise removal and replacement of seats and cleaning after the event.

Williston N. D Board of Education Heffernan Sharp and Leonherdy Freeman and McChesney Trpalee Leonhardy Geo. W. Newton Ad. R. H. Corened. Veland

Notice to occupants of Williston townsite lots

The undersigned purchased the Townsite of Williston from the St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Manitoba Railway Company. Occupants who have not bought must remove forthwith. Those removing buildings or fences will be prosecuted. Unbought lots can be purchased within one month at appraised prices plus five dollars monthly rent from June 25, 1898. Lease rentals must be paid to Judge Emil Leonhardy for receipt and sale of lots. Trespassers may face ejectment costs. July 7, 1898.

Williston St. Paul, Minneapolis, & Manitoba Railway Company Emil Leonhardy Ceorce P. Williston N. D

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