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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
4
Weather summary from Williston North Dakota for May 1901 shows mean 64 degrees with 23 years data, highest 98 on the 17th, lowest 27, total precipitation .71 inches, 26 clear days and 3 partly cloudy days. Local items include visits, travel of Miss Youngkin, Alex McKenzie pardoned by President McKinley, and assorted notes from Williston and nearby towns.
On June 11 1900 a pair of branded horses was taken up by Jamen I E Wall in section 2 township 1h range 100. No owner appeared. The property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the courthouse door in Williston ND on June 29 at 1 P M. Justice F Roweh will preside. Also Mesars Janes Lymborner and James McCombs left for Williston to scout for a stock ranch opportunity. TAKEN UP One day mare about 6 years old weight 690 lbs branded with a blotch on left thigh. Owner must prove property pay charges and remove. T C Gaines Williston ND May 20 1901.
The Fargo College Give Club serenaded Dr Tolley and his wife after a prayer meeting with splendid vocal effects and hearty applause. They were invited in and royally entertained. The group later serenaded Mrs Penniman at Professor Penniman's residence in honor of her assistance as accompanist.
Public notice announces George Purvis plans to sell his entire interest in the Williston townsite. Prospective buyers are urged to visit the First National Bank of Williston to secure lots now at present low prices.
The Devils Lake North Dakota Chautauqua opens June 28 and runs through July 22 offering a full program of entertainment instruction and recreation. Attractions include Indian legends school bands, vocalists from New York Chicago and St Paul, and numerous special days for veterans women’s groups and farmers with a varied schedule of musical acts lectures and silent films. A stray mare notice also appears with a $10 reward for recovery.
Special district election to elect three members of the Baird education for a three year term. Polls open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the old School House in Williston Special School District Kama County North Dakota. Dated Williston May 20. By order of the Board of Education Clerk A. M. Corenasn.
Mrs Handley announces she will move her stock of millinery into James Heffernaints building on Main Street where she will continue business. Dressmaking will be done in the same building.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces service times: morning service at 10:30, Sunday School after the morning service, Epworth League at 7 o'clock p.m., evening service at 7:30 p.m., and midweek prayer service Thursday at 8 o'clock p.m. A general invitation is extended to the public to attend all services. Pastor CIs. FL Winter.
Notice is given that claimant Marti Kruth seeks final proof on her homestead claim for the west half of the southwest quarter section 1 township 164 range 100 in Williams County North Dakota. Witnesses Punt Schievieck Elgar A Sharp and Charles D Gibbs of Williston testify to residence and cultivation. The hearing is before Janee Wissix County Court at Downing County North Dakota on June 20.
Notice to make final proof on her patent claim. Before James W. “Truns” Judge at the County Court of Whitlam County ND in Williston ND, for Mary Newell HB No 171 in township 16 range 10, section 34, proving residence and cultivation of the land. Witnesses: Charles M. Foss, Benjamin L Hierilaway, Jona Heffernan, Edward Palmer.
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