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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1902

Page

4

County Directory Snippet Names Various Local Figures

A fragmented county directory entry lists James Heffernan EM Atterbarry William Snyder Louis Sehierbeck B L Hardaway OH Bel G M Thomas F J Waldron G Field Overson and others. The readable text catalogs local names without clear roles or context.

James’ Heffernan EM. Atterbarry William Snyder Louis Sehierbeck B. L. Hardaway OH Bel G/M. Thomas F. J. Waldron G. Field Overson

Minneapolis Journal Promotion for Daily News and Map Offer

An advertising pitch touts The Minneapolis Journal as a first class Northwest daily print with fearless editorials and Bart cartoons plus a children’s section. It promotes a three month subscription with a world map for $1.00.

Sowapaper Northwest News Republican Lips Independent Journal Juilor Jermano Washington Correspondence Minneapolis Journal The Journal North Dakota

Williston Board Elects Officials in 1902 Session

Official Proceedings of the Williston Special School District record the July 8 1902 meeting. Nathan Bellinger qualified and joined the board. E Leonhardy elected president R H Copeland clerk with clerk salary set. An audit committee to review treasurer accounts was named. A $5 payment was approved for grounds for a picnic. Meeting adjourned to July 15 1902.

Williston N. D Meesra Leonhardy Markell Heffernan Mr. Baldwin Nathan Bellinger E. Leonhardy R. H. Copeland H. Corgcanp Neston School District No A. D Loughland

Vacation Days Bring Active Outdoor Fun for Kids

The piece promotes outdoor play during holidays and warns about accidents from open air sports. It touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a fast healer for cuts wounds and sores, with a customer testimonial from L. B. Johnson of Swift, Texas, urging readers to beware of counterfeit products.

DeWitt L. B. Johnson Swift Tex Brownell & MuPheo

Weather Summary for Williston North Dakota June 1902

Weather Bureau report records a mean monthly temperature of 58 degrees with a high of 86 on the 6th and a low of 30 on the 18th. Total precipitation reaches 3.92 inches, with 17 clear days, 8 partly cloudy days, and 5 cloudy days, indicating below normal conditions for the period. E W Dass, Weather Bureau Agent.

E. W. Dass Agent Weather Bureau

Ice Cream Offered at Mrs. A. M. Kixa's Bakery

Mrs. A M Kixa of Williston North Dakota announces she will serve ice cream cake and related items at her bakery located at the corner of First and Main streets. Call may be made to place orders or inquire.

First Main Streets A. M Kixa Williston N. D

Will Jones and guests visit notable local figures

Mr and Mrs Will Jones of Buford were in town yesterday with 4 G Howard Ray’s lumber dealer. He noted elegant water and plenty at less than eighty feet. A pocketbook with papers for Charles F Eckert was found and is at the Graphic office. Rev J F Berry Presbyterian minister from Red River Valley plans to locate at White Earth after a recent meeting and fundraising effort.

Will Jones Buford G. Howard Ray Charles F. Eckert Graphic Office J. F. Berry Red River Valley White Earth

Cattle for Sale in Montana Manitoba and Minnesota

Montana Manitoba and Minnesota cattle for sale in Carlota and vicinity. Will meet rivals at low prices. True bred cattle always on hand. N. Balo Culbertson Montana.

Montana Manitoba Minnesota Carlota Ture N. Balo Culbertson Mont

Old Settlers Day at Chautauqua Grounds July 12

North Dakota Chautauqua Association schedules Old Settlers Day at Chautauqua grounds on Saturday July 12 with a special program. Indian band concert readings by Lulu Tyler Gates and a lecture by Madison C Peters. Low fares offered on Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines, plus a Lakota excursion.

North Dakota Chautanqua Association Chautauqua North Dakota Great Northern Northern Pacific Lakota Lulu Tyler Gates Madison C. Peters

House and Lots for Sale in Williston Area

A substantially built two story brick cottage with 8 rooms on Main Street is for sale with two lots and terms available on application. Also listed are several farm and land office notices, purebred Belgian hares, short horn bulls, and a Minneapolis Journal subscription offer with an accident policy and cash prize for vote guesses.

Main Street Graphic Office Williston Mayl Thomas Nordby Williams County Ward H. McKay Nelson N. D Minneapolis Journs New York Pennsylvania Michigan The Minneapolis Journal

Wisconsin Readies North Western Line Promotion

Wisconsin boosts its key industries manufacturing farming and lumber while noting over two percent of the population tributary to the Famous North Western Line. The notice suggests most Wisconsin points are best reached via the line and provides contact for more information in St Paul and Helena.

Wisconsin T. W. Teasdale St. Paul Minn E. A. Gray Helens Mont

Local visitors and property transfer near courthouse

E A Sharp installs Fairbanke scales at his livery barn. C A Thorson and Halvor Thorson visit Fairbank. Charles E Hungley suffers a roof fall injuring his walking. Samuel Boyd of Rolls buys E A Sharp's Wey barn and residence opposite the courthouse, Sharp keeping the livery horses and carriages. Further details unavailable.

E. A. Sharp C. A. Thorson Halvor Thorson Hofflund Charles E. Hungley Samuel Boyd Rolls Wey Sharp

Lightning strikes residence killing Mrs Clark and injuring others

Street lightning hit the home of Capt Clark and Mrs Clark killing Mrs Clark instantly and injuring Capt Clark and two children. Burglars attempted to blow open a Leon post office safe with dynamite, injuring the postmaster when the blast exploded yesterday morning.

Mora Ind. T Martightning Clark Mre Capt. Clark Serglars Wichita Kan Leon

Population of Hawaii Falls Barely Above Three Percent Americans

A newly received census from Hawaii shows Americans are under three percent of the population and about two percent of the male population. The article notes their political power since the deposition of Queen Liliuokalani and speculates on fears of losing influence under any future annexation. A separate item discusses Wisconsin planning a 115 foot monolith to celebrate statehood, with $40,000 to $50,000 estimated, to be placed on Milwaukee’s lakefront after shipment from F. Prentice’s quarry.

Waii Hawaiian Islands Washington Manchester N.H.) Union Lilindkalana Wisconsin Milwaukee F. Prentice Houghton Point Wis Chicago

Emblems of the Ataman of the Cossacks Explain Dignity

The article lists the emblems: the en sign, pernatsch, and bunt schuk as symbols of the Ataman’s dignity. They were issued by Peter the Great in 1706 and renewed by Empress Elizabeth in 1746. The en sign features blue silk with a Greek cross and 16 stars. the pernatsch is gilded silver with stones. the bunt schuk is a white horse tail topped by a silver gilt globe.

Pernatsch Buntschuk Peter the Great Elizabeth Chicago Inter Ocean

Seaside Lab Sketch and Ocean Diets at Hopkins Monterey

A note by Mr. Kee logg describes the Hopkins Seaside Laboratory at Leland Stanford Jr. University in Monterey Bay. The marine fauna mix of northern and subtropical forms is abundant. Molluscs sea urchins and cephalopods are gathered by Chinese fishermen and canned for shipment to China for food and fertilizer. Chinese sailors use torches to lure squid, drying them before shipping. Mixing dried squid with salt yields fertilizer sold in China at a low duty, while salt duties are high.

Keelogg Hopkins Leland Stanford, Jr., University Bay of Monterey China Celestial Kingdom

Petition to probate will of Octave Paillefer heard in Williams County

Lillie A. Merrill petitions North Dakota court to probate the Last Will and Testament of Octave Paillefer and receive letters testamentary. The hearing is set for Monday, August 9, 1902, at 9 in the forenoon in Williams County North Dakota. citation by publication is directed in the Williston Graphic daily newspaper.

Croaton Ubarioa North Dakota Lillie Morrill Ceraiay Williams Brute North A Lillie A. Merrill Kota Patt Petit Sean Sours Dente Williston Graphic Poli Illiston Williams County

Notice for Publication Land Office Minot N D 1902

Notice of his intention to make proof on a claim by THEOLENA M THORSON for a land subsection in township and range. Witnesses listed include J Johnson of Hoffland ND and others. Hearing before R M Calderwood A S Sompisciouet D in Iliston ND on July 2.

Minot N. D Toitler Seussia Lutsbeck Ars Distriet Court of Wilrose Williston Homas Freeman H. R Land Ofice Notles Feck Berfore R. KM. Calderwood A. S. Sompisciouet Iliston Theolena M. Thorson

Land Office Notice for Proof of Residence Minot ND

Land Office at Minot notices a proof of residence and cultivation for a claim before Register and Receiver. Witnesses listed include Roscoe F. W. of Hofflund North Dakota Alfred Hanson Bertha N. D. A. of Minot and Davis Pinney attorneys for the claimant.

Minot Vinex Roscoe F. W Hofflund Alfred Hanson Bertha N.D. A I Davis R Pinney N. D

Clothes Cleaned for Gentlemen and Ladies Suits

advertisement offering cleaning and pressing of all kinds of single garments and suits for ladies and gentlemen. Goods delivered at Mrs. Maderson's receive prompt attention. Trial urged with emphasis on best style and reasonable prices.

William Barstad final proof notice in North Dakota

Notice is given that William W. Barstad will file final proof on his claim at the district court clerk’s office in Williston North Dakota. The proceedings concern land in Ward County and names Nels Kamp and C. Sanborn as references or officials.

Igang Sollowine Ts Fu Hig Claian Behierbeck District Court Wile Myme County Ak Williston N.D Angus William W. Barstad Deldeedons Orga Land Sity AG Nels J. Kamp Mgs Batt C. Sanborn Register

Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Publication

Fragmentary OCR lists notice for final proof of desert land claim with names like Ghats J Jones and others, witnesses and locations partially readable, indicating preparation for publication in a land entry record.

Desert Ajattes Beraan A Neale Ee

Notice of Dissolution of Booker and Lockett Arlington Hotel

Notice states that the firm Booker and Lockett proprietors of the Arlington Hotel has dissolved by mutual consent. R. S. Lockett retires while Geo. A. Booker continues the business and assumes all debts and liabilities. All accounts due to the firm must be paid. Dated Williston, North Dakota, June 26, 2K.

Nolice Booker & Lockett Arlington Hotel Lockett Geo. A. Booker Groner A. Booxsa Loccerr Willieton, N.D

Also Mentioned on This Page

Board OF County Commissioners Dis W. D. Parshall Fy Rowell, Jr Westcott BeBeene Tensa L. Ball W. H. Denny Mackenzie Pe Iiatica Ponce John Bagan School Board, Special School District of Ene Loombarda Ze Kell Eee Copeland Denny Treas OTICE Josefh Ratti Eyhodist Episcopal Church Methodist Episcopal Charch Etrick Snow Chistian ‘Endeavor Society T. A. Taxtor Mit M Nton Agt BR. W. Clancy Hedderieh Bros. & Co Phillips Missouri Don, McDonald Grand Forks Williston, N. D B.H. Copeland, Willard B. Overson Ephoxs Board of Education Weather Bureau Staon Chantaubua Louis Schierbeck George Dow, Jr Madison H. L. Ennia H. A. Nelson Hoffand the Forum Printing Ares York Be Washington, D.C Great Northern Hotel John Heffernan N. PF. R. RS Accident and Life Insurance Commission BE. Jones County of Tota J. M. Lovamian Cleak Say Dis Ict School Board Gouakr Winans Cooney Court Hoe B. Hardawir Octave Paillefer Star Ee of Ti 'Hardawat
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