Wilmot W Brookings Dakota pioneer and political figure
Wilmot W Brookings, second provisional Dakota governor, elected 1859 after Albright declined. He survived a blizzard that led to leg amputations and later served in territorial legislature and supreme court, helped push Dakota railroad plans, and died in 1805. Also note a Gladys vs Bonetrails ball game next Friday and Werner Mantz’s visit to Williston.
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Dakota
Wilmot W. Brookings
Samuel J. Albright
Brookings
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Territorial
Supreme Court of the Territory
Dakota Territory
Maine
Gladys
Bonetrails
Werner Mantz
Williston
Local correspondence notes social calls and community events
Rural mail carrier Mr Newell and Miss Pansy Stewart of Williston visited the C J Cook home. Messrs McGrath, Dan, Vern and Mrs McMurrin hosts. Henry Helland traveled toward Petersons on Sand Creek. Williston residents visit relatives and a booze dispute frames Squires scene. Farmers haying, quips on marriage and potato salad recipe circulate. Bathtub bathing at Painted Wood, dances at Bonetrails led to a late arrival misunderstanding. Pigeons beat Sand Creek then friendly cricket mingle. Squires drinks blamed on July Fourth chaos. county office candidate criticized for a disgraceful sight.
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Mr. Newell
Pansy Stewart
Williston
C. J. Cook
Kitty McGrath
Dan
Vern McMurrin
Henry Helland
Peterson
Sand Creek
John and
Assid Kassis
Cora B. Walters
John Howard
James Ramey
Willie
Cornelius
Austin Johanna
F. Zimleska
Frederickson
Hicks’ Pigeons
Squires
Bone Trail Rain Talk and Weekend Outings
The column notes a dry spell prompting farmers to wonder if rain will come this summer. Nearby activities include Alfred and Kalmer Knutson’s Medicine Lake trip, Oscar Simley canvassing for trees, and a Bone Trail vs Gladys baseball game ending 8 8 at dark. Social events feature Knutson Bros dancing crowd and A H Rygg Lon Rygg Willis McCoy attending Bonetrail’s Friday gathering. John Wall and wife visited near Dagmar Montana, while Gilbert Finkhauser travels to Buford for work and Martin Rosing proved up on his farm.
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Bonetraill
Gladys
Knutson Bros
A. H. Rygg
Lon Rygg
Willis McCoy
Squires
Bonetrails
Garden Valley Community News Highlights
Sunday services at the school house led by Rev P J Hennessy with plans for a second sermon in two weeks. A July 24 box social at Cow Creek hosts and a dance at Lampman’s. J S Ellison to relocate by August 1. Fourth of July celebrations include races, meals, a BV ball game vs Williston mixed team, and a bowery dance lasting past midnight.
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P. J. Henness
J.S. Ellison
Williston
Mr. Lampman
Cow Creek
Literary Society
Garden Valley
Hedderich
Local social notes from Squires area visit scenes
Miss Wolstad arrives from Minneapolis to visit relatives. A. H. Rygg visits county seat. Miss Lunceford and Chas Bergstrom call at Halverson home. Lunceford, Bergstrom attend Bonetrails dance with fine time reported. Clark Lohr recovers from illness. Willis McCoy resigns from Anton Ruggs store to help at his father’s hay farm. Lunceford and McCoy visit Berquist and Halverson homes. Houglam and A Johnson lose valuable horses. Alfred Tennison returns to Petersburg NC after claim stay. Jens and Mans Lien with Mary and Ida Larson visit Miss Gormicken. Anton Rygg checks on Halvers. horse and blind swine. Marvin Tancre injured on Fourth. horse fell, foot broken. Loughland completes assessment work. Nelson Valley Water Users meet at Hoffland to seek contract cancellations over high costs.
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Grace Lunceford
Chas, Bergstrom
Halverson
Anton Rygg
Willis McCoy
Lewis Rygg
Miss Lunceford
Bonetrails
Alfred Tennison
Petersburg
N. C
Jens
Mans Lien
Mary
Ida Larson
Gormicken
Ina
Clara Halvers
Socialists Convene in Williston Last Week
M. C. Wartenke and Frank Bootz attended a socialist convention in Williston last week. E. O. Westcott and family visited Mrs. Westcott's relatives on Beaver last Friday. It is reported that H. A. Nelson has the smallpox. J. A. Phillips, deputy U. S. marshal, was in these parts last.
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M. C. Wartenke
Frank Bootz
Williston
E. O. Westcott
Mrs. Westcott
Beaver
H. A. Nelson
J. A. Phillips
U. S. Marshall
M. E. Church Sunday Services and Breeders Ad
M. E church schedules include morning worship at 10 30 am Bible Class Sunday School Epworth League 11 30 am evening preaching 8 pm Wednesday prayer meeting 8 pm. Frank S Hollett pastor presents Bible Hour 10 am morning sermon 11 am junior service Christian Endeavor and evening sermon. Mass at 10 30 am on first and third Sundays with Sunday school 2 30 pm and evening service 7 30 pm. S J Arsenault pastor. Breeders of Clydesdale horses Galloway cattle Shropshire sheep selling young stock at reasonable prices W Gibb & Sons proprietors Brookbank P O Ward County ND
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Epworth League
Frank S. Hollett
Christian Endeavor
S. J. Arsenault
W. Gibb & Sons
Brookbank P. O
Ward County
N. D
Williams County Fair Race Meet Dates Postponed in 1908
The Williams County Fair association changes the race meet dates from July 21 22 23 to August 11 12 13 1908. C H McKay secretary notes the schedule shift and urges participants to adjust plans.
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Williams County Fair Association
C. H. McKay
Strayed horses near Squires North of town May 2
A team of bronchoes, about 1000 pounds each, was lost from three miles north of Squires on May 2. One black mare and one bay mare bore JM brands on the left shoulder with JM left shoulder and NC on the left hind leg. Halter ropes dragged. Notify George Barney, Squires, N. D.
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Squires
George Barney
N. D
Electric Bitters Endorsement by North Carolina Man
CM Harden of Silver City praises Electric Bitters saying it cures stomach and liver troubles and kidney issues, calling it the best medicine for weakness and malaria. The product is sold under guarantee at Brownell's Drug Store for 0c.
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CM Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Harden
Lane
Brownells Drug Store
Modern Woodmen Picnic at Williston Grove July 23 1908
A Modern Woodmen picnic and log rolling will be held at Wil son's Grove three miles from Williston on July 23 1908 under the auspices of Camp No 5396. The event invites all Woodmen families and friends with a free outing, asking attendees to bring dinner. W R Asbury serves as secretary of the Picnic Committee.
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Williston
Blacksmith Coal Delivered Promptly by Tooley
Blacksmith coal offered in fresh shipment with prompt delivery available. Phone 232 and orders will be filled quickly by E. C. Tooley.
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E. C. Tooley
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Kalmer Knutson
Medicine Lake
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Herman Christianson
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Oscar Simley
Simley
Iowa
Sydney Rheinstrom
Europe
John Wall
Dagmar, Mont
Gilbert Finkhauser
Buford
Martin Rosing
Carden Valley
Miss Wolstad
Minneapolis
Clark Lohr
Anton Rugg
Berquist
C. O. Houglam
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Marvin Tancre
Mr. Loughland
Nelson Valley Water Users Association
Hoffland
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Capitol
Washington
White House
Navy Department
Anney
Pennsylvania Avenue
Congressional Library
National Capital
Waurt
C. H. Davidson, Jr
C. J1. Ross
First National Bank
Williams County
B. J. Schoregye
Cashier
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M. E
Congrgatoval
Catholic Church
Brookbank Stock Farm
Ciied
R. C. Sanborn Lumber Co
M. W. A. Picnic
W. R. Asbury
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