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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
5
Williston notes Smith laying rock for LeDoux residence, Hodgson infant ill, Gregorson elected director, Schierbeck buys Star Meat Market, county auditor Atterbury elected treasurer, Bu ford defeats Williston 23 to 3 in baseball, salt carload offered, jail escape thwarted near Trenton, and various notices on auctions, loans, and upcoming events in the town.
Notice that the Star Meat Market was sold to Paul Schierbeck who will continue operations at the old stand. Creditors are asked to settle debts at the Meat Market or Hedderich Bros. & Co. office in Williston North Dakota dated June 18 1902.
On Friday evening June 13 in Odd Fellows Hall Crystal Lodge No 1025 Modern Brotherhood of America was organized by W A Chase. Forty five Williston residents were elected officers including President R M Calderwood Vice President L V Coulter Secretary Rev T A Saylor Treasurer Ralph Hollar Conductor Mies Bessie Paulson Watchman Mrs J D B Yuill Sentry Clarence Ross Lodge Physician Dr J H Belyea Organist Miss Nettie Benton The new officers were obligated by W A Chase and members adjourned to a restaurant for supper.
D Scott Currin of Loganton Pa touts One Minute Cough Cure as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles claiming immediate relief and safety. Mothers say it helps their children and it is pleasant to take with quick action against grip bronchitis and other coughs. Brownell and McPhee distribute.
W T Sturdevant of Merry Oaks NC testifies Kodol eased long standing stomach trouble after other options failed. He urges wholesome eating and asserts digestion improved allowing nearly any food. Mention of Brownell McPhee as distributor.
After May 1 the undersigned will serve ice cream and cake at her bakery on First and Main streets. Call Mus. A. M. Krso at Williston North Dakota for details.
Miss Victoria Freeman left Williston on Saturday evening to visit her brother William Freeman in Everett Washington. Woodmen’s Decoration Day observed by Williston Camp No 2396 M W A with about forty members, led by Rev J W Snow, then cemetery graves decorated.
Local observers report Hedderich Bros store closing June 22 for a Sunday closure. Settler movement includes J Dahl C Schneider W Gillespie J W Wolf filing land in Dakota Towner visitors N W Comfort O'Brien. Rev Best new Congregational preacher. dance postponed. rain sought as dry belt spreads. land sales urged for Ray.
Spring fever is a torpid liver and inactive bowels warning of possible illness from a poisoned oyster. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers stimulate the liver open the bowels and cleanse impurities preventing danger. Safe pills never gripe. A user from Moundville WV attests they help each spring.
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