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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
4
Notice from Williston special school district in Williams county North Dakota sets June 17 1902 as election day. Polls open 9 am to 4 pm at the auditorium for one three year board member. Dated May 14 1902 by R H Corguano clerk.
Notice of intention to make final desert land proof on claim No. 8 5 for the schnol and west of section 1 and township 14 range 1 in Williams County North Dakota. Before Louis Beck clerk of district court on Saturday the 11th day of July. Witnesses Johnson George Hutchinson Al Jeer Da Willian RG Sanborn register.
In Williams County Court before Judge B L Hardaway. A Merrill petitioned for probate of the Last Will and Testament of Octave Pailleter, deceased, and issuance to Lillie A Merrill. The court set Monday noon for proof and consideration at Williams County Courthouse Williston. All interested persons are notified to appear and show cause why the prayer should not be granted.
Williston Graphic reports Zane Bruegger sowing flax and comments on a herd law in Williams County. A Spencer Brothers connection is noted, Van Slyke champions an eight hour law, and Jones and Dunn fence Dundale road. A dance honors Ralph Hatton, who departs for the Klondike again with well wishes from friends.
An 8 year old testifies that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured piles and skin wounds, claiming it always yields to the product from Brownell & McPhee. The ad touts cures for piles and various skin conditions while warning against counterfeit versions.
Judge Hardaway acted as point office caller while Miss Loughland traveled to Williston on business. W R Hennett completed flax feeding on sixty acres last Saturday as Valley crops including wheat oats barley flax and potatoes look strong. The Parrett place is being broken up and set to flax. Edith McKay went to Donnybrook to marry and happiness is wished. Episcopal Sunday School meets every Sunday with confessions of confirmation prep. Geo Littlefield & Co. reported a 300 pound buffalo fish catch last Sunday as neighbors enjoy fish.
Substantially built two story brick cottage with eight rooms including kitchen on Main Street, sale includes two lots. Terms available on application. Inquire at the Graphic Office Williston North Dakota May 1st.
Grinnell reports George Bacon fencing land and Thos Ward breaking forty acres this summer. Tuatice Stacy traveled east for another carload of cattle this week. L M Marmon contracted to break land for R H Ames. Mrs James Costello visits her mother Mrs M J Marmon. Thomas Ewen led funeral arrangements for Mrs Austin. Mrs Myer Woods and Laura Wands arrived from Rondo Cheboyean County Michigan for Mrs Austins illness. Mrs Sarah Austin died near Grinnell last Friday January sixth. she moved from Michigan three years ago. She leaves a husband and three children.
Cleaning service advertises cleaning and pressing of men’s and women’s clothes at reasonable prices. Accepts single garments or sets, with delivery to Mrs Maderson’s address and prompt attention from Mrs Seiad Mapensom.
Mrs John Thompson of Ray was in this city early this week. Mira and William Tuwers arrived from their Hoffland area ranch to conduct trading in Williston this week. FOR SALE Several registered short horn cattle 3105 veurgolt inquire HW A Nelson Holland
President James J. Hill extends the farmers excursions to the Agricultural College with delegates from counties across the region. Rich county and others are allotted fifty to one hundred delegates per county, with women counted as delegates, editors invited, dates and application details to be announced in newspapers.
Montana cattle for sale includes pure bred bulls and mixed herds in Culbertson. J N Bain offers cattle from Montana Manitoba and Minnesota. Willing to meet competitors at lower prices. Includes carload options and stock availability.
The Williston Special School District board met in regular session on June 10 1902 in Williston North Dakota. Members present were Leonhardy Bald win and Markell. Absent were Snider and Heffernan. Minutes of previous meetings dispensed. Bills approved and warrants drawn for T S Phillipa water for schools W M Welch Co writing names in AaPlOMABessees vol 1870 Copeland Overaon printing postage and stationary. Board adjourned to June 17 1902. R H Corzvann Clerk.
The tenth annual North Dakota Chautauqua opens June 28 and closes July 20 featuring music by Fort Totten Indian band and other groups, lectures by notable speakers, moving pictures, and numerous outdoor recreation options. Secretary Edgar LaRue invites inquiries for full terms, rates, and illustrated booklets.
Timber Land Act notice for publication dated 1903 in Minot North Dakota. Statement by White Earth and Ward ND holders asserting land is valuable for timber rather than agricultural use. The notice requests claims and witnesses and lists several residents as witnesses. Adversaries are urged to file claims by June 28, 1903, before R C McGee’s Cople, Attorneys for Claimants.
Notice is given under the 1878 timber act as amended that Julia Tier wife of Jacob Lorite Earth ward North Dakota has filed sworn statement for the purchase of land in Ward County. Submit any adverse claims by June 28 with R C Sanborn Register at Minot North Dakota and McGee & Coyle Attorneys. Witnesses include Angus McKay Nick Comford Charles Davis Harey Hutchins.
Timber Land act notice dated April 14 1912 from Minot North Dakota announces sale of land No 84 in section and town ranges. Purchasers must prove land is valuable for timber or stone and file before the Register and Receiver in Minot on February 21 1920. Witnesses listed include Angus McKay and B A Paulson with others. Adverse claimants warned to appear.
Notice is hereby given under the Timber and Stone Act of 1878 and extensions that Sarah Merry of Waliby North Dakota seeks to purchase a parcel described as section 2 township 156 range 84 in the Minot area. The claim will be offered before Register R C Lipborn in Minot on June 21, 1902. Witnesses listed include Herbert Paulson Angus McKay Bra Sieanin and F W Hwona with all adverse claimants urged to file by the date.
Notice from United States Land Offices Minot North Dakota announces Northern Pa lute Hallway Company has applied to select land under the 1807 act. Location is the northeast quarter of section nine township one hundred fifty four range ninety six fifth principal meridian. The grounds cite minerals and agricultural value and the notice invites protest or observation before report to the Commissioner of the General Land Office in Washington D C. Dated Minot North Dakota May 9.
Notice is given that Totlowina, a Gained settler, filed to make final proof in Williams County Williston North Dakota on July 5 before Schierbeck clerk of the ausurer court. Charles W. James H F No 17683 for lot 16 township 153 range 101. Names witnesses Stroud Stroud North Dakota Johnson Strand Stroud North Dakota George Wood Astoria North Dakota Witton Williston Determan 23.
Multiple round trip passes announced by Great Northern Railway and affiliates for conventions and meetings in July to September. Listings include destinations Seattle Tacoma Portland San Francisco Los Angeles and Montana Pacific Coast, with fares from 15 to 61 dollars and 60 day or 90 day return limits, dates in May to August, and agent contact in Williston North Dakota.
Public land notice filed by IW Anson for homestead final proof in North Dakota. Witnesses Andrew Ahnaen, George Porger, Hul Henyile sign to prove residence and cultivation on land in White Earth. Date May 22, registry Saxnony at White Earth.
Land Office at Minot dates May 10 1902 announces Charles Shafer D L No 15 for the west half of section 23 township 150 range 98 will make final proof June 7 before Louis Selderbeck clerk of the district court Williston ND. Witnesses listed include Tyries Bell Robert N Jase Stroud Clarence B Robert N Willor Dotin Hedlorgam all of Wallen ND crossouts indicate names as read in OCR. SANBORN Register.
United States Land Office Minot announces sworn statement filed by Nicholas W. Comford of White Earth ND for purchase of timber land in township 154 range 9 sections 26 and 37. Will offer proof June 21 1902 at Minot ND. witnesses named. Adverse claimants are instructed to file claims by June 21 1902.
Department of the Interior notices a contest affidavit by Fred Solio against homestead entry No. 5051 filed June 8 1900 for the NW and NE fractional sections 29 township LA range 101. Contestee William Lowrey allegedly abandoned the land for over six months and never resided or cultivated it. Hearing set for July 9 before the U S Land Office in Minot with publication ordered due to impossible personal service.
A public notice from the Department of the Interior cites a land claim dispute in Williams County North Dakota. It requires the contestant to appear at 10 o clock in the forenoon on July 12 before clerk Lois Schierberk at Williston to present evidence and attend final hearing scheduled for 1908. The notice states that service could not be made personally and will be effected by publication.
Notice for Publication in the public lands abroad by the United States land office. Claimants adverse to the described timber lands in California Oregon Nevada and Washington Territory are named and urged to file their claims by the specified deadline with register and recorder. The notice lists the filing date and names R. C. Sixpons as registrar and McKay Jacc White orth as officials.
A fragmented notice from North Dakota and other states outlines a timber land sale under provisions of a June 3 act. It lists township ranges and claim requirements and references official state and office positions, with unreadable fragments remaining about dates and names.
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