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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
10
A candidate announces bid for the Republican nomination for Congress before the June primaries and urges support. He advocates tariff repeal on lumber and a general tariff revision, plus a national grain inspection law.
Malcolm Mackay announces his candidacy for the office of Sheriff of Williams County for the ensuing term. The nomination awaits approval of Republican voters at the Primary election on Wednesday June 24 1908.
A brief notice states Pri Ole A. Thorson announces candidacy as a sheriff subject to Republican voters approval in the county. The fragment hints at party process and local political framing.
To the voters of Williams county I hereby announce myself as a republican candidate for the office of Sheriff of Williams county subject to the decision of the voters at the one election to be held on June 1 1808.
To the voters of Williams County, E B Olson announces as a Republican candidate for Sheriff. The primary is set for June 24, 1908. If elected he pledges to perform duties without fear or favor and asks for votes and support. Respectfully, E B Olson.
Williston North Dakota March 12 1908 T E Resey announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Williams County sheriff soliciting votes at the June 24 1908 primary election from Williams County electors.
Cornelius Nelson announces candidacy for Republican sheriff nomination subject to voters in the June 24 1908 primary. He states the nomination hinges on the will of the electorate.
Thereby announce my candidacy as a Can Liams County subject to the decision of Republican voters at the primary to be held on June 24 1808 G J Clark.
To the Republican voters of Williams County I announce my candidacy for re election to the office of County Judge subject to the Republican primary on June 24 1908. I have held the office one term and will strive to continue to perform duties diligently if re elected.
Sam Poe announces candidacy for treasurer of Williams County in the Beene nomination with a primary on June 24. He pledges to personally conduct the office if nominated and elected and seeks voters’ support.
To the voters of Williams County the candidate Bagney A Langlie of Kermit North Dakota announces his candidacy for the office of Register of Deeds and requests support at the primary election to be held June 24.
Nomination notices urge Republican voters to support candidates for Register of Deeds and Clerk of Court in the June 24, 1908 primary. B. L. Hardaway and A. H. Brown announce candidacies subject to voter decision.
The candidate declares intent to run for Clerk of the District Court subject to approval by public voters at the June 24 1908 election. Perey 3 Crewe.
To Williams County voters Higley appeals for support in the June 24 1908 primaries for the office of Register of Deeds. The candidate requests voters back his bid and signs off with his name Higley North Dakota.
County Treasurer nominee Charlie confesses pursuit of the office on the Republican ticket after lengthy deliberation. Also noted is a candidate for State’s Attorney, R. Brown, seeking the office subject to Republican primary voters.
Public notices show A D McGill of Angie North Carolina seeking the Republican nomination for Williams County Auditor and Morten H Aden of Waldport North Dakota seeking the Republican nomination for Williams County Register of Deeds. Both declare residency and commitment to duties pending primary votes on June 24 1908.
A public notice declares C O Borstad of Bonetraill North Dakota seeks the office of County Commissioner for the Fourth District Williams County. He runs in the Republican primary set for June 24 1908 subject to voter approval.
L B Hanna declares candidacy for Congress from North Dakota seeking the Republican nomination. He emphasizes twenty six years in state and commitment to all regions and pledges faithful, honest service if nominated and elected. An endorsement note from Washington dated May 7 108 appears with his remarks.
To the Republican voters within Williams County North Dakota. Notice of the Republican nomination election for Williams County States Attorney to be held at primaries on June 24 1908. Respectfully H W Branteli en.
A. L. Knaur announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Williams County States Attorney in the June 24, 1908 primaries and seeks voter support.
Ihereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for Commissioner of the 4th district subject to the will of the voters at the primaries to be held June 24, 1908. Witmer Eckert, Higley, N. D.
F B Chapman announces candidacy for nomination as State Senator from the 1st district covering Williams and McKenzie counties subject to June 24 primary approval by voters.
W B Overson of Williston North Dakota seeks the Republican nomination for State Senator from the 41st District serving Williams and McKenzie counties. He endorses Roosevelt era policies and supports Hansbrough for U S Senate. If elected he pledges to advance residents’ interests and protect state rights.
A Williams county resident announces candidacy as a Republican for the North Dakota House of Representatives Forty-first District. He urges voters' support at the June primary and pledges to act in Williams county’s best interests if elected.
Gro P Homnes announces his candidacy for the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 41st district. He states he seeks the Republican vote in the June 1908 primary and pledges to serve the district and state in the best interests if elected.
Frank Poe announces as a Republican candidate for the Michigan House from the 41st legislative district. He seeks voter support in the June 24, 1908 primary after fourteen years in the district and two terms as McKenzie County sheriff. He pledges strong service if elected.
Representative candidate FE N Disney declares himself for the 41st district in North Dakota House of Representatives, subject to Republican primary on June 24 1908, Williston. Money is tight for farmers but the Williston Land Company offers farm loan help and invites inquiries.
A Cass County former auditor from 1897 to 1903 declares candidacy for state auditor as a Republican. He pledges to live in Bismarck during his term and to supervise the office personally, promising honesty and service to the people of the state.
A candidate for re election as County Auditor of Williams County files a declaration of candidacy for the Republican nomination. The notice appeals for the support of friends and is signed by W My Atterberry.
George Hanson of Stady North Dakota announces his candidacy for the Williams County sheriff nomination subject to the voters decision at the June 24 primary election. Dated April 6, 1908.
Department of the Interior notes a contest affidavit filed by Abood regarding Homestead Entry No. 1906 by Nick Barpot. Alleged absence from employment with the United States Marine Corps as a private may affect the claim. Parties must appear and respond at 10 o'clock on a stated date to offer evidence.
Land Office at Williston announces a homestead entry No W508 abandoned by the claimant who has not resided or improved the land. Contestants must appear on July 9 before the Register at the Williston Land Office. publication is ordered as personal service is not possible. Geo W Wilson, Register. DC Page, Williston ND, attorney for contestant.
Edith A Munsley of Williston North Dakota files notice of intent to make five year claim on land described as NW section 24 township 155 range 7e 105th meridian. The proceeding before A L Butler county judge Williams County Williston williston June 2 1908 witnesses JL Smith WO Hall Joe Gromotka RA Howsall all of Williston. GEO W WILSON Register
Williston North Dakota for entry No 244 describing a tract in section 3 township 1 range 2 west containing 162 acres or 102 acres in a clarifying description. The notice lists Schuler of Stroud and Alfred Rotinesn and GEO W Wilson as registrars with Willson as the Register.
Notice that George U Johns of Banke North Dakota filed intent to make a land entry for the northwest quarter of section twenty three township one north range two east Meridian, with a deadline of June 22, 1908. Witnesses listed include Frank Barks Stroud John Fontaine John Harmon and Harmon of Banks North Dakota.
The Department of the Interior reports a contest against Homestead entry No 26% trade filed by Curtis L Worch, contestee Charles R Montgos. It claims abandonment of the tract for over a year with no residence or improvements, not due to military service. A hearing is set for 10 o clock a.m. June 10, 1908, before the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Williston, North Dakota, with public notice to be given due to difficulties serving personally.
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