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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1911

Page

3

Williston City Council Proceedings June 1911

Adjourned regular meeting of the Williston North Dakota City Council convened June 12 1911 at 2 pm with Mayor Jackson presiding. Ordinances 105 106 and 104 read and ordered for second reading with approvals and file transfers. reports from C C Mackenroth and H V Smith presented and filed. Fire and Water Committee recommended two wooden horse fountains be replaced with new locations. arc light transfers and new lamp posts approved. meeting adjourned to June 13 1911 at 8:30 pm.

Williston N. D N. Dak Jackson Johanna, Marellus Borsheim McKay Vohs Malloy North Dakota Johanna Marelius Vohs and C. C. Mackenroth Alderman McKay Water and Light Department Alderman Johanna H. V. Smith Fire and Water Committee Second Avenue Second Street First Avenue East Fourth Street Alderma Marelius West Lawn Johanna, Marelius Main Street Secatrect First Avenue South Street Washngton Avenue First Street Boresheim Jouna Marellus Mcfay

Williston Ordinance Creates Improvement District One

Ordinance No. 105 proclaims Improvement District number one in Williston North Dakota for grading graveling curbing planting trees grass plots and gutters. Repeals previous ordinances. Becomes effective after passage publication. First and second readings conducted June 5 1911 and June 12 1911, approved June 13 1911. Attest City Auditor and City Clerk.

Williston North Dakota City OF Norh Dakoa County of Williams State of B. J. Schoregge Joseph W. Jackson

Ordinance 106 Creates Williston Water Main District One

Ordinance 106 establishes Water Main District number one in Williston Williams County North Dakota declaring all city lots streets alleys and highways within the city as the district. The measure repeals conflicting ordinances and passes first reading June 5 1911 with mayoral approval June 13 1911 by the city auditor.

Williston Noah Dakoa County of Williams State of North Dakota B. J. Schoregge Joseph W. Jackson

Williston Ordinance 104 Regulates Moving Traction Engines

Ordinance 104 requires a written permit from the City Auditor to move traction engines in Williston. Applicants must cover street crossings with three inch planks, insure against damage, and post a $25 bond or cash deposit. A $2 permit fee is required, with indemnity and reporting duties specified.

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City Traction Engine Permit Provisions and Penalty

A 1911 ordinance outlines permit handling for traction engines, including inspection by the Street Commissioner, repair duties for streets and crossings, and cost settlements. It specifies a $25 guarantee and conditions for returning or recovering funds, plus a penalty clause for violations. The ordinance takes effect after passage approval and publication with readings on May 27 and June 12, 1911.

B. J. Schoregge Joseph W. Jackson

Fire destroys Gibson house in a spring incident

The Gibson residence burned when a cook range exploded from a cartridge placed in the stove. No injuries occurred and only an overcoat survived. The note records other local items: Sunday School picnic set for Children’s Day at H. V. Smith grove with Rev. Hollett absent due to the grove meeting.

Gibson H. V. Smith Grove Hollett the Grove Rose Hill Mrs. Foster Williston

Notice to Penileths Regarding Wife’s Departure

Dan Mitchell of Trenton New Brunswick states he will not pay any bills contracted by his wife who has left their home without cause. He directs readers to read “Wants” and uses the notice to inform creditors.

Dan Mitchell Trenton N. B

Garden Valley Socialities and Local Visit Highlights

Multiple Garden Valley residents attend a Socialist speech by Wu D Haywood in Williston and a series of local events. Births include an eight and a half pound boy born June 12 to L J VanDeberg. christenings at Williston area churches. literary gatherings at Rose Hill. and various visits among families including Hamilton, Ekeberg, Rieder, and Hart.

Garden Valley Wu. D. Haywood Williston L. J. VanDeberg Dr. Windel Ham Ernest Francis Ekebergs Collins Wawkinson Redding Geo. Hart Magen Wildrose John Hamilton R. A. Reider Mrs. McWillams Mable Elliot Callie Hamilton Maybelle Jamison Hugo Clark Webber Bros Rose Hill

Election and local notes from a June meeting

At the school meeting Tuesday June 6 Mrs Pernell was elected director. The Norwegian Ladies Aid met with Mrs Sloberg last Thursday. Daniel Murray sold his claim to Cottonwood Lake implement firm for 1200 dollars, they are broke with an engine. Martin Johnson had a colt injured by a barb wired fence. A dance occurred at Sunatrom's Saturday evening with a good time reported. Baby Lohr is quite sick at present.

Pernell Norwegian Ladies Aid Sloberg Daniel Murray Cottonwood Lake Martin Johnson Sunatrom Baby Lohr

Local social notes from Cow Creek area

Miss Irene Skaff and Miss Margaret Bahauera visited last Tuesday and will spend a week at Irene’s home. Irene’s mother visited with her sister-in-law Mrs. EB Munger in Wil. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Habble called on the Banhameras Sunday. Several neighbors shared Sunday visits and Mr Abwood painted his buggy bright yellow. Deck Albert plans to break on the Mrs Zine place soon. A neighborhood dance is planned for Saturday night.

Irene Skaff Margaret Bahauera Miss Irene Miss Margaret Irene Eb, Munger Williston Johnson Colt Deck Albert

Notice to Water Users for Lawn Watering Hours

Water consumers using water for lawns must follow the time limits set by ordinance. Watering is allowed from 5 AM to 10 AM and from 6 PM to 10 PM. The ordinance will be strictly enforced. C. C. Mackenroth, Supt.

C. C. Mackenroth

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City Council He.c. Carney & Co Bruegger Merc’t. Co Ekeberg Johm Hamilton Orin Hamilton A. Elliot Willard Mont Hedderich Mr. Akey Joseph Harvey Gromatke R. A. Rieder L. J. Rieder L. Lundell C. J. Aiey Francis Ola Zahl Zephers COW Creek News Mr. and Mrs. Prank Habble Banhamera Miss Hillstades Miss Harsted Miss Skaff Mr. Abwood The Citizens National Bank U. 3 H.C. McCartney James H. Cooper W. S. Davidson Geo. G. Harvey C. M. Opdahl T. F. Marshall Davidson E. M. Atterbery
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