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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
5
Williston reports a flood of brief items including land deals, transfers at the G N depot, church social plans, real estate for sale, school notices, animal sales, road and crossing discussions, medical notices, and upcoming visits from professionals. The items mention multiple residents by name and local businesses such as Stroup Bros, Bruegger's, and Brownell & McPhee, with community events planned for August and ongoing town development.
An advertisement from Brownell and McPhee touts a cough cure that acts immediately for colds, croup, throat trouble, and long lingering illnesses. The copy claims safety and instant effectiveness, urging readers to use the product after exercise.
After May the undersigned will serve Tew Cream Cuke etc at her bakery corner of Flint and Main streets. Give me a call. mayltf Mus A M Kina Williston ND.
The Ecclesiastical Council met at the Congregational church in Williston on Monday July 28 at 2 30 p m to examine Rev Thomas A Taylor. The examination was thorough and stern but successful. An ordination service followed at 8 p m with Rev G J Powell of Fargo preaching on I Tim 4 7. Rev Taylor received the gospel ministry and Rev W H Stickney of Fargo gave the ordaining prayer. The church reports growth and the people’s encouragement. A reception for the Council and Rev and Mrs Taylor closed the service with refreshments.
A compact notice offering horse pasture with feed and water in Williston North Dakota. Limited stalls available. Terms available from E. A. Sharp. July 30, 1902.
At a Williston Democratic County Convention John Heffernan was named chairman and George H. McKay secretary. Delegates Brownell Hugh Lang and John Heffernan were elected to attend the Democratic State Convention in Fargo on August 31 1902 with power of substitution. the convention adjourned.
A vintage drug advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cure for cold in one day. It notes a money back guarantee from all druggists and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
The Graphic reports growth in Williams County schools led by Williston and Grinnell. Census shows 532 school children, up 75 from last year, with Eight Mile and Buford districts considering new or central school facilities. Grinnell invests over 150 in new texts and building upgrades, reflecting active school leadership and community support.
An advertisement promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a gentle laxative from Brownell & McPhee. It asserts constipation poisons the body, causing headache and eruptions, and claims the pills stimulate the liver and bowel action without griping.
Visit to Stony Creek Dairy farm now owned by John Van Slyke reveals a thriving operation. The unutilized round is teeming with crops including corn, oats, and wheat with some stalks reaching five feet. Van Slyke, a practical buyer, forecast rich returns from the property after purchasing last spring.
A Verona Missouri woman, aged seventy six, credits Kodol for rapid relief from chronic stomach distress and general ill health caused by indigestion. The testimonial claims digestion improves immediately and the patient now eats freely, keeping a bottle of Kodol handy.
Ripples from Stony Creek and Crop in Williams County show up with wheat samples from Smearville and old Farmers Ex cursion incidents. A misread wedding cake sign explains Chris Anderson, while G. B. praises the masonic temple and a royal flurry of flirtations surfaces around Dunn’s tumble in Minnesota. Niagara station brings a petition for water transfer as the train moves on amid calls to break away.
The piece touts outdoor summer fun for children and cautions against common injuries. It promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a quick healer for cuts, wounds, sores, and skin issues, citing a Swift Texas user and warning against counterfeits.
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