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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
4
Col Lonsbury a special agent in Minot warns homestead claimants to maintain continuous actual residence. Absences of six months or more can abandon a claim and attempts to fake residence may lead to contest or perjury charges. He urges families to relocate if six months have passed and emphasizes strict adherence to five year proof conditions.
C W Bellamy of Burlington Town writes of a near fatal launch pain and exhaustion. After years of weakness he drank Electric Bitters, recovered vitality, and felt better than ever. Brownell and McPhee guarantee the remedy at 50 cents.
Messrs Sanders and Hinech drove near the Little Missouri last week to harvest hay and plan another trip. Mrs Chae Crain and Miss Exsir Keeth visited Mrs Ezell and daughter on the 24th. Writer Smith arrived on No 3 Sunday and will stay at his ranch a few days. W B Ezell came from Williston last week with visitors from Granville. Merara Thorntod Snow Peery and Ezell have been harvesting hay north of Trenton this week. Miss Ada Copple returned from Williston to Rose Center on the 271. Rose Valley and Rose Center have received a nice rain. Lewis Morian and family traveled to the country on Sunday.
A jumble of notices mentions Dr King New Life Pills at 23 cents and cures for stomach and liver troubles. The 7th Diketa State Fair returns to Mandan September 29 to October 1 with expanded exhibits and premium lists. Also referenced are stock and dairy premiums, new construction for displays, and a note about Dr Claey's return from Taranto.
Ten dollar reward posted by the Board of Elevstion of the Town of Whiliston for information leading to the election atte inviction of any person involved in breaking a glass or destroying property around Hieseljud Sarkdiog or the school grounds. Addressed to Pree Re Copeland Chek Died at Williston. Date noted as 22 12038.
Judge Palda and stenographer Miss Stevenson of Minot presided over a short term of court last Monday. Prohibition violations and related filings dominated the docket, with several criminal cases set for later terms, one divorce case disposed of as the defendant did not appear, and a few naturalization actions noted along with other minor matters. Dr Van Dyks plans a Cincinnati visit for about three weeks starting next week.
Treasurer's report for Tandey School District No 7 Williams County North Dakota covers year 1902 1903 receipts include cash on hand 137.37 and totals from state and county tuition apportionments taxes levied by the district including warrants redeemed, and sinking fund deposits plus a base on bonds and other sources.
The document lists year end totals and cash on hand for July 1, 1902, followed by detailed expenditures for school house sites furniture apparatus and fixtures teacher wages services and expenses of school officers bond redemption and refunding interest on bonds incidental expenses and other items.
The Williston County Court announces orders in probate and real property matters. Notices include an estate of Arthur J Carey with extensive personal property and a hearing set for August 20 1903, plus an appointment of time to hear applications to sell personal property and pending sinking fund statements.
Notice for Publication from Minot confirms a claimant named Ancis G Lampe will submit final proof for his claim in Ray North Dakota on August 28 before U.S. Commissioner John F P Hayes. Witnesses listed include Conte Magnus Tandquist, Charles Garertson, Ira J. Elliott, and Rexistor Richmon.
Notice to creditors and all persons with claims against the estate of William M Whothe Ye hotety. The administrator, Long, invites proof and file at the County Judge’s office in Williston Williams ated Jal gads. Publication dated 9th day of July 1908.
Administratrix Woodward of Frederick Bounsavelle estate, Williston North Dakota, filed notice to prove desert claim No 211 for the northeast quarter of section eight in township 155 north range 100 west. Hearing before BL. Hardaway, NW 8 Commissioner, Williston, Saturday August 29, 1903. Witnesses named: J A Ellison, Nathan Ballinger, A S Maderson, E E Brainard, all of Williston. Jules C Bannon, Register.
Notice is given that settler Joseph Sayer has filed for final proof to support his claim under H. E. No. 291 for a land lot in section 11, township 158, range 48. Proof will be made before John F. Hayes, U S Commissioner, at Williston on August 20, 1903. Witnesses: William Dogla, Andrew DesCharley, Peter Marren, Joe Falcon, all of Williston, North Dakota.
Land Office WN Dy Notice is hereb, fieed un tice is hereby given aaothce i aotreeafed olse of the iacoonty to make commuttat fin support of his farm, and that said proof will be Wade, before district court of Williams county, at Williston, N. D., on August his continuous residence upon and cultivation. of Feiak Bos, George E. Baker, Richard V, George Echa: , James Hoffeman, all of Williston, N.D. Janeds S.C. Sanpoun, Resister.
Land owners of Williams County North Dakota must show cause for commutation proof as to parcel No. 10335 in township 326.9, range 10. The named witnesses are Fink Poe, Pearl Giles, Nick Foster, all of Williston, North Dakota. R. C. Banborn, Register, notices the proceeding.
Peter H. E. Peterson seeks final proof for his homestead claim No. 506 in Williston North Dakota before Zeno Bruegger of Williams County District Court on September 5. He names Chris Anderson Ole Ulven Andrew Anderson and Andrew Sveen as witnesses, all of Williston. July 30, 1908. C. Sanborn, Register.
Notice is hereby given that the settler Seneca Brownell has filed intent to make final proof in support of his claim. Proof will be before Zeno Brooxger district judge at Williston North Dakota on August 5. Brownell for the NW of section 13 township 10 range 10. Witnesses named: W E Presbs C M Thomas Ravinine. Relates to proof of residence and cultivation.
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