Hedderich Will Case Postponed
The Hedderich will case returned to court before Judge Goss on Saturday afternoon. Attorneys for Mrs. Hedderich sought judgment filling in undecided jury points and asked for a ruling on agreed and disputed evidence. Attorneys for the Indian requested time to answer. both sides were set to submit further pleadings by Saturday and the case to be resumed next Saturday.
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Hedderich Will
Goss
Mrs. Hedderich
Watson
Knauf
Wegley Suit Case Ended in District Court
Tuesday morning in District Court the case of Ocer Webb vs Jos Wegley ended with a directed verdict for Wegley after the plaintiff refused to introduce evidence. The matter drew attention due to Wegley's mayoral position and the plaintiff's claim of malicious prosecution and false imprisonment. Attorneys A J Bessie and Wolf represented the plaintiff. E A Palmer, Geo Gilmore and John Green defended Wegley.
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Ocer Webb
Jos. Wegley
Wegley
Joseph Wegley
A. J. Bessie
Wolf
E. A. Palmer
Geo. Gilmore
John Green
Jury Disagrees in Metzger v Gordon Basement Case
In district court on Tuesday a jury of ten heard G B Metzger seek possession of the basement used as a barber shop and bathroom by Prof Gordon. Gordon says he has another years use via an agreement, Metzger denies it. After an overnight deliberation the jury failed to agree and was dismissed. Metzger was represented by Knauf. Gordon by E A Palmer and Greenleaf & Fisk.
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G. B. Metzger
Gordon
E. A. Palmer
Greenleaf & Fisk
James Murphy Held on Extortion Charge in Local Hearing
James Murphy was arrested recently on criminal extortion charges and appeared before Justice Mitchell earlier this week. Bound over to district court for trial with a $250 bond, he was released on his own recognizance after allegedly threatening Hans Anderson to demand $30 to avoid arrest.
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James Murphy
Justice Mitchell
Hans Anderson
Ander
Sled Theft Threat Over Unclaimed Belongings
A boy named Anderson unloaded a bob sled from a car near the tracks. When he returned for it another sled remained, leading him to believe it was mis taken. He took the remaining sled and told the yard man his address. Murphy later claimed the sled, threatened arrest unless thirty dollars was paid.
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Anderson
Murphy
Bishop Mann to visit Williston on Sunday
The Rt. Rev. Cameron Mann, Bishop of the Episcopal Church in North Dakota, will visit Williston on Sunday July 21. Two services are planned at 11:00 AM and 4:30 PM with confirmation at the morning service. The Ladies Guild hosts a reception Saturday at 8:30 PM for attendees to meet the bishop and Rev. Elton, who has recently taken charge.
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Cameron Mann
Episcopal Church
North Dakota
Williston
Hollet
Methodist Church
Geo. Grogan
Mann
Elton
Hill’s Party Visits Williston From Great Northern
President L W Hill of the Great Northern and party including Vice President F H McGuigan General Manager Ward Purchasing Agent S B Plecher Chief Engineer A H Hogeland with secretaries Walton Manthe and Pell were in the city last Friday. They reviewed proposed sites for the freight depot extension the new ice house improvements for the round house and the right of way for new tracks and the new depot. The party then traveled west to show the new vice president over the road.
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L. W. Hill
Great Northern
F. H. MecGuigan
Ward
B. Plecher
A. H. Hogeland
Walton
Manthe
Pell
Williston Boys Victory Over Buford in Baseball
The Williston boys baseball team defeated Buford 7 to 3 on the Buford diamond in a lively Sunday game. Williston secured the win with strong bats and solid defense, delivering a clear triumph.
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Williston Boys
Buford Boys
Williston
Buford Diamond
Buford Township Case Goes to Trial After Ruling
Judge Goss Saturday night overruled a demurrer in the Buford townsite case. Arguments were heard Wednesday afternoon, with no decision until Saturday. The complaint is sufficient to go to trial, naming the county judge and all lot owners as defendants for improper publication and notices. Trial likely this term.
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Goss
Palda & Burke
A. L. Knauf
Buford
Noxious Weeds Must Be Killed Notice to Williams County Farms
Notice to all property owners in Williams county to destroy noxious weeds by August 1 1907 under Article 5086 revised code 1905. Weeds listed include Canadian thistle Cocklebur Mustard Wild oats French weed and Russian cactus. Destruction by plowing or cutting and burning. fines apply for roadside weed dumping. Chairman W D Parshall and Board of County Commissioners will tax charges to property if not complied.
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Williams County
Board of Supervisors
W. D. Parshall
Board of County Commissioners
Rawson Buys West’s Interests in Hardware Store
Wm. Rawson purchased the West & Rawson Hardware store this week, with Mr. West selling his interests and planning a vacation. The firm will be renamed Rawson Hardware Company, focusing on hardware sales and operations under Rawson.
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Rawson
West
West & Rawson
Rawson Hardware CO
Wm. Rawson
West & Rawson Hardware
Mr. Rawson
Work for fool killer on Willis ton Tennis courts
A complaint accuses the court user of spoiling Willis ton Tennis courts by pacing horses on the grounds, urging better conduct and criticizing the lack of gray matter in the offender to protect players and facilities.
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Williston
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Bishop Mann
Hill
G.N
Buford Township
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Hale Price
Bruegger Mercantile Co
Greencard Bros
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