John A Corbett Editor and Publisher
John A. Corbett serves as editor and publisher for the official county and city newspaper. He oversees editorial content and municipal notices aligning with local government communications.
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
2
John A. Corbett serves as editor and publisher for the official county and city newspaper. He oversees editorial content and municipal notices aligning with local government communications.
The article reports Senator Beveridge failing to passage his interstate child made goods ban on first trial but aims to win support from the public. It notes two million children ages seven to fourteen laboring in factories mines and sweatshops and describes Beveridge urging national uniform legislation with constitutional questions to be resolved by the Supreme Court.
Judge Goss convened district court with M B Chass and John Dwyer found guilty of keeping a place for gambling. Bonds continued. defendants to seek new trial and possible appeal. Later a case of assault with a dangerous weapon against Sid Smith resulted in a not guilty verdict for ER N Miller.
The Farmers Institute held Monday and Tuesday drew fewer farmers than hoped because of busy seasons. T A Hoverstad and professors Shaw and Elliott led sessions on grain farming and farm management with advice on raising sheep. They proposed growing rape on forty to fifty acres to fatten lambs for sale, noting $1000 to $1200 summer profits. next year organizers hope to hold the event in February.
A Monday evening reception in the county court room honored school teachers from this and McKenzie counties attending a teachers institute. E C Carney gave the welcome as Commercial club president, with replies from Mr Bolstad and Miss Taylor. Attorny Palmer E R Brownson and Supt Elli thorpe spoke after Apollo club performances, followed by ice cream and cake.
Tomorrow afternoon Williston fans look forward to a top state rugby matchup as the local Williston boys face a strong visiting team on home turf.
Zion Church Literary Club plans inviting the Scandinavian Students Glee Club of the Wisconsin University to Willi during their Pacific Coast trip in late August. The program will feature Old Folks masterpieces of Norway and American works. Twenty male voices and violinist Prof. E G Ehlman of Milwaukee will perform in a vocal and instrumental program expected to draw a large turnout.
Two hail storms west of the city last week damaged property and killed two pigs on the Mansfield farm. The Friday storm struck six miles west with large stones breaking many south and west windows. A second storm hit Mondak Saturday evening, shattering windows in much of town and leaving streets looking deserted by Sunday. Insurance agents have been busy issuing hail insurance policies.
The Williston North Dakota city council by resolution orders a cement sidewalk on both sides of Second Street from the west end between blocks 23 and 24 to the east end of blocks 23 and 25. The notice lists the affected lots and requires property owners to bear the expense with work to begin within three years from May 20 1907.
United States Land Office Willis ton North Dakota announces public sale of a described tract under congressional act. The sale is set for 6:00 p.m. on July 25 at the office, with filing by any adverse claimant on or before the date. Geo W Wilson Register.
Notice is given that James A. Hanger of Trenton North Dakota has filed for final commutation proof for Homestead Entry No S565 for the SE 1/4 section 3 Township 153 Range 1E Williston North Dakota. Proof will be before Register and Receiver U S Land Office Williston North Dakota on July 22 1907. Witnesses listed: Wd Snow W P Thornton Hiram Simmons Walter McAlister Geo W Wilson.
In Fedora Tennessee C V Pepper credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing severe lung and throat hemorrhages after doctors failed. He says coughing stopped and bleeding diminished rapidly, allowing him to return to work in three weeks. Guaranteed relief for coughs and colds, 50 cents to 1.00. Trial bottle free at Brownell Drug store.
Max Burkowsky of Squires North Dakota reports a six year old bay mare with harness, branded H on the right hip, weight about 1300 pounds. The horse strayed from sw 1-4 sec 24 two on Sunday June 2 and the owner promises charges will be paid for recovery.
A Dallas Texas man Mr E W Goodloe says in a testimonial that Kings New Life pills cured his malaria and biliousness better than any laxative he has tried. He notes the product relieves symptoms without grating and mentions Brownells' Drug store sells it for 26 cents.
John Garrett of North Mills NC reports using Bucklen's Arnica Salve after forty years with a sore that resisted treatment. He praises its healing power and happiness. Browning Drug Co advertises the salve at five cents, guaranteed for piles burns and more.
Residents and property owners are warned to remove ashes manure and all refuse from alleys or have it removed by the authorities with costs charged to them. By order of the Board of Health L. B. Dochterman President H. R. Evans Secretary.
A black pony with a white face and four white feet weighs about 750 pounds and is six years old. A roan pony, also six, weighs about 800 pounds. Last seen heading west in 156-99. Reward offered for information leading to recovery. A E Hughes Ray North Dakota.
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