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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1905
Page
3
Local notes report people visiting relatives in Grand Forks and Norway. Mentions farming in Williams county, new bottling works, irrigation letters, a wedding in Trenton, a death in Valley City, and a missing pug driven from Minot. Also notes a new post office building plan and health ads.
Mrs Snyder reports Carl LaBrose died in Little Rock on July 24 1905 and will be sent to Williston for burial. He was a Fort Buford Lodge No 18 I C C F member and a Williston Camp No 5396 M W A member and long time foreman on the Great Northern railway bridge crew. Arrival of the remains to Williston likely Saturday.
In Trenton North Carolina on July 22 1905 residents of the Ruse Valley thank Mr John Bruegger for aiding irrigation project efforts. They credit him with reviving hope after near despair and praise the Brueggers as longtime friends to new settlers.
Official proceedings recount the July 11 1905 regular session and July 18 adjourned meeting of the Williton North Dakota Board of Education. Nathan Bellinger sworn in. E Leonhardy elected president. R H Copeland named clerk. tax levy set for sinking fund 1500 teachers wages 3500 incidental 2000. treasurer bond fixed at 5000. bids for depository not received. July 22 minutes approve bills and bonds.
The board approved Citizens State Bank as depository for Williston Special School District funds after bid review. The bank supplied a financial statement. First National Bank of Williston did not. A $5,000 bond requirement was set, with motion carried and all present voting aye. A janitor position for the heating plant and building was authorized.
The piece reports a claimed diamond cure for consumption touted by W. T. McGee of Vanleer Tennessee and Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. It sells at Brownell's drug store for 50 cents and one dollar with a trial bottle offered. Sun Spots At Harvard astronomers note two large sun spots visible this week and discuss their possible weather impact.
An advertisement urges immediate purchase of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, claiming it may be needed soon and could save a life. It promotes quick availability from all dealers.
County proceedings show unequal newspaper patronage with Bottineau News billing $167.40 for June while six other papers including Bottineau Courant and Westhope Standard billed a combined $140.05. The Eagle is accused of receiving far less than its share, prompting questions of favoritism and control by county officials.
The Williston Board of Education invites bids for janitorship of the city school building and steam heating maintenance. Bids due August 1 at 7 PM, with monthly price, bond for faithful performance, and qualifications. Board may reject any bid. By order R H Copeland July 26 1905.
Fragmentary text mentions Willixton, Graphite office, rope and wood terms, and names such as John Heffernan and Overson, difficult to interpret as a coherent news item.
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