Williston News Briefs from Hoffland and Nearby, June 25 1903
A compact roundup from Williston and Hoffland notes local health remarks praising Dr. King’s New Discovery, a successful horse and land deals, a planned Fourth of July celebration, and several residents’ activities. Included are land office business via U. S. Land Commissioner Hayes, school board elections, sheep and cattle moves, bridge work on Beaver Creek, and a trip to Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Forelund
C. D. Hoff
Rey
Sander Barstad
Hofflund
Mamie Tancre
Montana
R. N. Miller
Williston
Wm. Burstad
Beaver Creek
Arguet Mattson
Bennie Larson
H. Hawaon
Carpio
N D
Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles. The copy claims minor cost and promotes Brownell and McKee’s drugstore as the outlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Brownell & Mc‘hee
Sells and Downs Circus Promise Uniqueness in Washington Show
The Sells and Downs Circus plans a Washington appearance on Wednesday July 8 claiming to differ from rival acts. They emphasize superior horses unusual music and novel acts while dismissing common circus claims as exaggerated. Audience members who think all circuses are alike are urged to attend and see the contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bells & Downs United
Washton
Cali
Humes
Ache
Sells & Downs
Circus
Lucy
Silk & Downs
W.listan
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief
A fragment describes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy for many injuries and accidents with claims of rapid soothing relief. It mentions urban dangers like frightened horses and damp streets and notes availability at Brownell & McPhee's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownell & McPhee’s
Murder at Buford shocks Williston as ties to barber Kolbenavik arise
Report from Williston details a murder in Buford where John Kolbenavik was shot near Booker's hotel around 1 am. Investigations with coroner, sheriff, and state attorney yield no solid clues. Thomas Zimmerman is later arrested for the crime. Kolbenavik formerly ran a barber shop in Buford after moving from Williston under the name Andy Anderson. Barbara Braem returns from Wisconsin visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Buford
John Kolbensvik
Booker's
Kolbenavik
Overson
John Kolbenavik
Andy Anderson
Bio
Notices to Contractors for Williston heat plant bid
Sealed bids for a steam heating plant for the Williston high school will be received by the Board of Education clerk until 8 p m on July 1 1903. Bidders must deposit a certified check equal to five percent of the bid. Bids may be rejected. R H Copeland clerk Williston North Dakota June 2 1903.
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Board of Education
Williston
Tve
The
R. H. Copeland
N. D
Notice of Land Claimant Pending Proof in Williams County
Land Office at Minot North Dakota gives notice that FRANK M HENWOOD has filed intent to make commutation proof for his claim H E No. 13514 for the 4 seX sw4 se section 8 and nw ue4 of section 17 township 153 range 100. Proof will be before Zouo Bruegger clerk of district court Williston ND on August 5 1903. Witnesses: Frank Pos George F Baker Richard Vance James Holtenan all of Williston ND. R C Sanwood Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
N. D
Sunn
Zouo Bruegger
Williams County
Williston
Frank M. Henwood
H. E
Frank Pos
George F. Baker
Richard Vance
James Holternan
R. C. Sanwoud
Register
Contest Notice of Land Entry Dispute in Minot North Dakota
The Department of the Interior notes a contest affidavit filed by R S Lockett against Martin V Lattin entry 410 dated January 20 1897 for the southwest quarter and west half of section 3 township 155 range 100. The claim asserts abandonment and lack of cultivation or residence, not due to war service. Hearings set July 14 and final ruling July 21 1905 before land office officials in Williston and Minot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land
Ottee
Minot
N D
R. S. Lockett
Avit
Martin V. Lattin
Wis
Township 155
Machin'v. Lattin
Army
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
Willard B. Overson
Williston
North Dakota
Register
United States Land Office
N. D
Aled
R. C. Sanborn
D.C
Notice of final proof for homestead entry at Ray
May 23, 1903 notice announces that a settler has filed for final proof to establish residence and cultivation. Gillespie U S Commissioner will adjudicate at Ray Williams County North Dakota. Witnesses Mason Smith James Maloney John Ame Louis Olson all of Wheelock. iny28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
N. D
Betor Gillespie
U.S
Ray
Williams County
N- da
Sac. Vic
Innid
Vie ‘Mason Smith
James Maloney
John A Me
Louis Olson
Wheelock
Bevised proof in support of claim in North Dakota will
H E Mou of Joten 4 Stensorud of Wheelock North Dakota petitions for proof to establish claim in section 18 township list in Williams County North Dakota. He names witnesses Mason Smith James Maloney Ole Hol Louis Olvon all of Wheelock N D to prove said claim before E G Sannon, register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sipport
Eisim
W. Dhilliewple
U. 5
Ister
Mtray
Willliams County
N.D
H. E. Mou
Joten
Stensrud
Wheelock
Wilhat Co
North Dakota
Nely
Lisl
Rengems
Mason Smith
James Maloney
Ole Hol
Louis Olvon
X- D
Mys
E.G
Sannoun
Register
Revolution Signs and Patent Remedies Promised
A derivate notice touts Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach upsets sleeplessness and nerve and kidney issues. The ad claims quick toning of the stomach regulating of kidneys and bowels liver stimulation and clearer blood. Price is 50 cents with a money back guarantee by Browell and McPhee druggists. A local post office visit yields no gossip due to missed contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownell & McPhee
Summons in Williams County North Dakota Action
The State of North Dakota issues a summons to defendant Nettie C. Shaw in the Williams County Eighth Judicial District case with W H Shaw as plaintiff. Defendant must answer the complaint within 30 days of service, or default judgment may be entered. dated June 1003 in Williston North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Domasexy Jelité
N. D
Minot Land Office Notice of Final Proof
Land Office at Minot North Dakota June 12 1903 notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of intention to make commutation proof in support of his claim before James L Yeoman H E No 15367 for the SW of section 1 township 155 range All witnesses named reside in Williston North Dakota Nathan Bellinger William Van Alst Pigella Jensen J Carpenter Williston North Dakota dated July 1 1908 C Sanborn Register अस
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
8. D
A. Brueaxer
Williams County
Williston
N. D
James L. Yeoman
H. E
Township 155
Range Ho
Nathan Bellinger
William van Alst
Pigella Jensen
J. Carpenter
C. Sanborn
For Bale or Trade A Farm in Pulaska County Ill
320 acre timbered farm with about 40 acres cleared in Pulaska County Illinois. Trade possible for land proved up in Williams County or cash sale. Twelve miles from county seat and one mile from railroad. Inquiries directed to R H Cope land Williston North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaska County
Illimnis
Williams County
R. H. Copeland
Williston
N.D
Notice for Publication Land Ofia TM O district court Willikses ND
Notice lists clerk of district court in Willikses North Dakota issuing a land notice dated July 25. Leverne B Yorman is the claimant, with a land description township 15 and section 102. Foregoing witnesses named to prove residence and cultivation include Nathan Bellinger William Van Alst Martiny Onsen J Carpentes all of Williston North Dakota. Bamborn Hegister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leverne B
Yorman
Nathan Bellinger
William van Alst
Martiny Onsen
J. Carpentes
Williston
Bamborn
Hegister
Notice of Publication Land Office Minot North Dakota
Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed for lands near Williston North Dakota on July 15. The names include DREW SVEEN husband of Annie Sven, Annie Brune deceased, and H. E No for the new parcel in sections 2 and 3 township 1 north range 100. Witnesses to prove up are John Kjorstad, HP Hendrickson, Otto Daly, L. F. Rowell all of Williston North Dakota. B. C. Sanborn Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
Bruegger
Williston
N. D
Drew Sveen
Annie Sven
Annie Br N
Swinwis
Mange
Ohn
Kjorstad
Hendrickson
Otto Daly
L. F. Rowell
N. Jot
B. C. Sanborn
Register
Land Office Notice of Final Proof for Williston Settler
Land Office at Williston North Dakota gives notice that Herbert Tor the will claimants will make final proof to establish residence and cultivation of land in section 11 township 152 range 104. Witnesses listed include Feroph G. Stroud Laslie V. Coulton and Cornelius Jaynes Dennis Atty all of Stroud North Dakota before Channonx Register Williston on June 11th 1900.
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Nok N. di
Ict
Oes Ruegger
Wi ‘Thinm
Herbert Tor
Feroph
G. Stroud
Laslie
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Mitchell
Triumph
City Dray
John Heffernan
William Snyder
Williston, N. D
Great Northern Hotel
Ranches and Lands, Solicitors
N. Fp, BR. R. Lands. Accident and Life Insurances
Commission
Missouri River
S. Boyd
Williston Graphic
Guardia
EB. H, Copeland
Enron
Sells & Downs Circus
Barbara Braem
Wisconsin
Witer
Nelle Sini
Postoffier
Washington
Ter
Land Ofia
Ness County
Willikses
Stroud Bros
Jd. Delaney
Delaney
Hertha Malot
Citizens State Bank
Canada
Europe
Geo. E. Littlefield
Northwest
Leighton & Hayes
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