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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
4
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The state offers prizes for the largest and best collection of grains and grasses raised in North Dakota during 1908 exhibited by any one person or band. Exhibit boxes must be light wood with ample air space to prevent dampness. Charges will be paid by the department.
New York papers American and Evening Journal announce loss of confidence in the Democratic Party and in William J. Bryan. The stance suggests Hearst may run a candidate under the Independence League, possibly Hearst himself, for president.
Bottineau North Dakota July 11 Joseph Peltier Charles Peltier and Wa Ke She Wehskunk two alleged murderers of F W Seidel and his niece Alexandra Seidel at Somber post office June 21 were bound over to district court Judge E B Goss of Minot set a special session for Monday July 13 to try the case The trial is expected to last four to five days with State's Attorney E C Bowen and W H Adams for the state Weeks Murphy and Albert Bescancon for the defendants
A group of leading Williston merchants left Tuesday evening for Grand Forks to attend the North Dakota Retail Merchants Association meeting slated for Wednesday through Friday. The Williston Merchants Association, formed last winter, has thrived and aims to bring the next annual session to Williston.
The Christian Endeavor society at the Congregational church plans a Sunday evening program at eight o'clock featuring a song service responsive reading by President, Rev. P J Henness, music by a quartet, scripture reading and comments by R M Calderwood, violin solo by Prof Onstad, recitations by Edna Brant and Jessie Hill, papers by Mrs A J Fields and Miss Alinda Hougen, cornet solo by Robert Bell, readings by Miss Inez Rigby, a open meeting led by Mr Miflin, and a congregational song followed by benediction. A saddle horse branded F7 on left shoulder and J on left hip was brought to my place June 26, 1908, township 154, rg 98, sec 19. J E McKivett, Truax, N D.
The Williston Grays defeated Sand Creek 16 to 1 at Sand Creek, led by Smith who pitched a strong game with 22 strikeouts. The team has another match scheduled for next Sunday against Squires at Squires.
The ladies of the M E church will hold a regular food sale next Saturday afternoon at Asbury Grocery store. Remember the good things always provided and buy your Sunday eatables Saturday afternoon.
On May 20, 1908 a red cow and a red yearling calf strayed from near Squires North Dakota. Both animals have white foreheads. The cow has no horns and no brands. A reward is offered for their return or information leading to recovery. Contact Charlie Herman in Squires.
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world for healing. He reports it cured a felon on his thumb and it reliably heals sores burns and wounds. Available for 25 cents at Browell's drug store.
A promotion announces the Dakota Farmer and Irrigation Age clubbing offer to subscribers and non subscribers. It states offers require paid in advance subscriptions and invites readers to call the office or meet a representative to avail themselves before it ends.
Lost titles include The Call of the Wild Wolfville Days and A Fool's Errand by one of the Fools. If you have any of these books return them or contact R. L. B. Dochterman with information on possession or location.
Mrs E R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa testifies that Dr King's New Discovery cures her long standing threat and lung trouble where other remedies failed. The cough and cold medicine is sold at Brownell's drug store for 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle offered free.
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