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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
6
A Starkweather Times reader in New Mexico writes that despite irrigated areas and warm winds the region lags behind North Dakota for early vegetables. He notes late lettuce and radishes, regrets the sunny south myth, and plans to stay until next harvest before returning home.
White Earth dispatch reports E. E. Preble, a Standard Oil driver on the G N between Stanley and White Earth, was killed Tuesday afternoon when his oil wagon ran away and ran him over near Stanley. He had a Stanley claim and this was his second trip driving the wagon.
Dr King s New Life Pills praised by Mr A A Felton of Harrisville New York as a relief for constipation biliousness and malaria. Sold for 25 cents at Brow nett s drug store. An ad from Williston Land Company also mentions farm loans.
Joseph W. Jackson of the Williston Commercial Club shares a letter from Amalga Sugar Co of Utah. The missive notes favorable impressions and says a factory may be built as soon as practical, with Pingree’s report and further visits planned to evaluate the Williston site. Dexter H Ronarr signs the letter in Ogden Utah on July 3.
Williston Lodge No 74 Knights of Pythias mourns the death of Victor A. Chaffee Prelate and notes his loyal service to the lodge city and state. The committee conveys heartfelt sympathy to his widow and children and trusts his character will benefit mankind. Signed Ben G Whitehead W H Denny A J Bessie Committee.
The Markets section provides corrected price figures for grain and produce including Wheat, No 1 Northern, Durum, Flax, Nuts, Oats, Corn, and various per unit measurements for cattle hogs sheep and poultry. Also listed are prices per bushel for rutabages turnips and carrots.
Ole Anderson of Stroud North Dakota filed intent to make final commutation proof for a homestead entry in section 16 township 152 north range 101 west. The proof is to be presented before U.S. Commissioner John Plittie at Williston North Dakota on August 12 1918 with witnesses De Mud or Sind N De Helge Helgeson Arne Homdrom Anton Nelson of Williston listed.
Ulysses S G Luther of Wilber North Dakota filed a five year proof for a homestead in section 2 and 11 township 153 north range 101 west fifth principal meridian. Before John Flittle U S Commissioner Willis ton North Dakota on August 10 1908. Claimant witnesses Joseph Stroud John Peterwa Charles Anton Sandstrom Annie Johnson all of Williston North Dakota. GEO W WILSON Register.
Notice is given that a hearing on the petition of S. I. Creaser of Williston for a druggist permit for machine, scientific and mechanical purposes will be held Friday August in Williston Courtroom. Also notices regarding land withdrawals and public lands in North Dakota outline entry restrictions and dates pending.
Department of the Interior williston land office announces Irine Moser of Williston North Dakota filed for final proof on land described as south half of section 24 township 164 range 100. public notice specifies date August 8 1908 for witnesses Spencer Brothers Boyd Forest Brothers William Jones all of Williston North Dakota and attorney Feed Southard. GEO W. Wilson Register.
Ernest Alva Webb of Williston North Dakota has filed notice of intention to make final proof on land patent 1 E 24060 for west north west and north west south west in section 1 township 153 range 102 seventh meridian. Proof date set for July 71st with A L Butler judge. witnesses D F Snyder S C Warner M C Webb J Rothaway, all of Williston.
Sealed bids are invited by the Board of Trustees for the School for the Deaf Devils Lake N D to furnish 50 tons of screened Youghip henry and 700 tons of Tessan lignite coal at a per ton price delivered F C B the cars at Devils Lake. Bids due July 23 1908. Also notices of land entries disputes and execution sale of property in Williams County Williston and surrounding areas, with contest and appearance deadlines and sale on August 8 1908.
Margaret Rodgers of Squires ND filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish her homestead claim No 2227 for nw1 week1 two 155 cm 109 fifth meridian. A L Butler county judge of Williams co ND at Williason will preside on August 3, 1403. Witnesses named include WT Thompson AB Wright Christian Oyloe HA Ryggall of Squires ND.
A portion of a court record notes that the said contestant, in a proper affidavit, fled from certain proceedings. The readable fragment suggests an affidavit filed to attest absence or escape, with no further details available in the snippet.
On June 4 1908 due diligence failed to effect personal service of this notice. The document names EK Rilleman of Wilton as ally for the contestant and states the facts supporting non service dated July 26 1908.
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