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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1905
Page
2
Thirty years ago editor Clabaugh of The Fairmount News learned he was to inherit from a Maryland-based rich uncle. Last week he received a draft from the estate attorneys and his total share was 2 dollars 47 cents, prompting questions about settlement delays of decades.
A Department of the Interior contest notice from Minot North Dakota cites Jobe H Wively as contestant for entry no 2 filed May 1902 in township 155 range 102 alleging abandonment of land by the entryman for more than six months with no improvement. The notice calls witnesses, sets hearing dates August 4 1905 and a final hearing August 1905 at the U S Land Office in Minot ND, and orders publication after due diligence.
Office in Minot North Dakota issues Alias Contest Notice dated July 25 detailing a suit to determine residence and absence on land claimed by a contestant. Hearing set for Sept 19 before the Register and Receiver. affidavit filed July 17, 1905 documenting service issues.
In Minot North Dakota July 25 1905 contestant A Hall files affidavit against homestead entry 28501 for southeast quarter section 29 township 168 range 100 alleging the owner John Mullalson left land over six months ago never established residence or cultivated and is not engaged in war service. Notice to appear and offer evidence set for September 19 1905 before the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office Minot North Dakota with publication order issued by Receiver T E Fox.
C. P. Madden files a contest against homestead entry 28498 held by F Leslie Crosson for Section 20 in Township 163 Range 100. The land is alleged abandoned for over six months with no residence, cultivation, or improvements. Notice to appear and present evidence is set for 10:00 am September 19, 1903 before the U.S. Land Office officials in Minot North Dakota.
Land Office at Minot North Dakota gives notice that Wilson R Hutchings has filed for final proof on his claim H E No.2 for the northwest quarter of section 9 township 151 range 104 in Williston North Dakota. The proof will be before U S Commissioner Calderwood on September 15 in Williston. Witnesses listed: William Hartman Joe Brown Norman Bick Leonard Logan.
Cash on hand at start and end of year, receipts from state county taxes and tuition funds, bond sale and sinking fund activity, and expenditures for school rooms furniture officers and interest. Ledger shows totals and balance on June 30 1905 with sinking fund balance and board approval dated July 22 1905.
State of North Dakota summons in District Court Williams County. Plaintiffs seek quiet title to land described as Section 31, Township 184, Range 100 and related parcels. Defendants Octave E Paillefer Henry H Paillefer Lillie A Merrill and unknown heirs must answer within 30 days or judgment by default will be entered. Attorneys Pagda Burke, Minot, N D.
The Land Office in Minot North Dakota announces a contest affidavit by Victor Erikson against Homestead entry 2691 filed June 2 1906. The contestant claims abandonment and lack of residence or improvements for over six months and asserts absence not due to service in war. Parties to appear Aug 17 1905 at 10 a.m. for evidence before the Register and Receiver. publication ordered due to attempted personal service.
Office in Minot issues alias contest against Archie R. Moore for Seninat homestead entry 3008 filed March 24 1902. Moore allegedly abandoned claim over six months with no improvements and not due to military service. hearing set August 1 1905 at 10 am in Willis City office and final decree to follow before the Register in Minot.
Minot North Dakota land office informs of entering, proving cultivation and residence for tract 11, township and range details. James G Mundy holder H E No. 28394 appears among witnesses including Bentley, Les, Flash Nolan, Sidney Fletcher and others.
The notice states that the named settler Benely Lew will present final proof in support of his land claim at the U S Land Office in Minot North Dakota on August 15, 1905. It lists witnesses James Hugh Nolan Sidney Plotekir and Wilks N. De as attendees. R. C. Sanborn, Register.
Notice for Publication from the Land Office at Minot North Dakota states that settler Thomas Andrews intends to make final proof for sale of section 20 township II range 101 in Williams County. The hearing will be at the office in Williston North Dakota on August 14 1905. Witnesses named Nick Nelson William Young John Braveh Young all of Williston North Dakota. Wagner B C Sanborn Register.
Settlor Robert J. Ross files notice of intent to make final proof for his land claim in Williams County North Dakota. Witnesses named include Award V. Ackerman William Losiner Scranton Ellas Walder and others to establish residency and cultivation on sections 3 and 8 in township 101. August 14, 1905 is listed for the final proof date.
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