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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
4
The piece argues weekly sermons from metropolitan preachers cannot replace a local church or home newspaper. Citizens should read, fund, and cooperate with their local paper, advertising and buying locally. It notes many temporary papers fail and stresses the country paper reflects community character and prosperity.
In Ponte dera, Florence, Feb. 26, W K Van derbilt Jr drew a revolver when mob attacked his auto party after a child was injured by the car. He was disarmed and beaten until gendarmes rescued and arrested him. Mrs Vanderbilt remained at a hotel as the affair drew police attention.
Nathaniel H. Rhodes, veteran engineer in charge of Lisbon pumping station, was fatally injured when caught in the belting on the main shaft of the gasoline engine driving the pump. He died en route to the hospital after the accident, witnessed by a bystander in the engine room.
Jamestown reports fraud charges and allegations of altering Foster county school warrants over five to six years. Car Lewis, returned from California, faced preliminary hearing before Judge Burke in Carrington and was released on $1,000 bail. Sensational developments anticipated at trial.
Notice is given that an individual has filed a declaration of intention for land in North Dakota. The district court will hear proceedings on April to establish continuous residence and cultivation as required for entry. Witnesses listed include J. W. Lewis and L. B. Masters among others. Springbrook, N. D. McGahan, Register.
Notice from Minot North Dakota land office announces a homestead filing by Johnson W Young in section two township 101 range 101 Williston division. The claim includes proof of residence and cultivation with witnesses Austill William Lowsny Joe Bell J C Ron all of Williston. Clerk Brown of the district court will supervise on April 19 1908.
Notice for publication states Carrie A. Holt formerly Carrie A. McFarland intends to make final proof on land described as lots 9 and 10, section 20, and lots 2, section 2, 153-102. Proof will be before A H Brown district court clerk in Williston North Dakota on April 19 1906. Witnesses: LB Burns Trenton CE Evans Trenton Roy Wiseman Williston Harvey Eldridge Trenton Bee L D McGaman Register.
Notices from the Interior Department in Minot and Williston ND detail contests against homestead entries. Ellen L. Jones and other contestants allege abandonment or nonresidence by entrymen John F. Pauly and others, with hearings scheduled and affidavits filed to prove absence or failure to cultivate.
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