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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
5
Announcement notes lenders invited to Williston Land Co offices and mentions Courtney of St Paul and the opening of a new Antiseptic barber shop under the Dakotah hotel on the 6th.
Unclear notes show John S. Penson traveling to Yellowstone area Tuesday noon to oversee ditch work under Daigle. Mentions months of Okla visits, McAvoy's gro, and a brown horse named J. W. Gahan. Also references Denny’s Main Street address and Deeds office notices, plus Bayrell family and Bella’s Tuesday departure for a police visit.
The Williston Water Users' Association outlines water right filings for the Williston Project. land owners must file first before water delivery begins in 1909 and pay $4.50 per irrigable acre upon filing, with adjustments if filing after June 15. The notice lists specific farm units, irrigation rights, and payment structures, plus community notices and local ads.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine praises Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and lung complaints stating it saved his life and calling it a reliable remedy. The ad notes the product’s long history and claims of pneumonia prevention and weak lungs with prices 50c and 1.00 and a free trial bottle offered. Also included is a mortgage loan notice by Robert S Richardson of Williston North Dakota seeking 200 on second mortgage at 12 percent with 10 percent discount and a 400 first mortgage on a farm seven miles from town.
Miss Clara Skeim and Mrs F W Mansfield start a dress-making business above Miss Freeman's millinery in Williston and vicinity. They bring several years of experience and guarantee satisfaction. They are already busy and plan to hire another dress-maker soon to handle all orders promptly. They invite calls to visit.
The annual election in Williston North Dakota will be held at the Schoolhouse on June 16 1908 to elect one member to a three year term and another to a one year term Polls open at nine in the morning and close at four in the afternoon By order of the Board of Education.
The advance report shows Commissioner Cooper as one of the busiest in the capitol at Bismarck. Insurance department business has surged over the past year, significantly boosting state treasury revenue. Few lawsuits or disputed claims accompany the rising workload, reflecting effective department administration.
Alex McNiven is identified as a veterinary surgeon and dentist and a graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College with day and night calls listed for Williston Drag Co and Edw. Pains.
In Gladys and Culbertson area news R Evans Bernard O Reilly W Collier and Mat Engleson visit the city on land business. Mrs Vern Bostwick from Culbertson visits sisters the Misses Maloy on their claim near Alexander and helps Brother Disney with Herald work. Mrs Orville Seibert and sister arrive from Illinois for health and return improved. Druggist ads note talcum powder and toilet soaps, and the National Store advertises groceries run by Jermanus and Boussiman.
A brief Fargo notice announces Decretary uress au aLbrueg seeking a position, with Bye George as director, Fargo Dak. 47-6t.
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