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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1905
Page
5
Williston area updates report district court terms adjournment and teacher exams set for March. Local couples welcome a baby boy while banking and mercantile firms see leadership moves. Officials and residents discuss irrigation plans, survey work, and farm groundwork as a prairie fire prompts caution in North Dakota.
Minutes report a February 27 1905 meeting in Buford North Dakota with President John Bruegger and Percival Churchill outlining government aims for the Buford Trenton irrigation project. Members endorsed forming a water users association, establishing a public publication committee, and approving a cost framework up to 400000 and annual maintenance of 185 per acre.
Historical meeting notes show plans to form the Buford Trenton Water Users Association with officers elected to organize and study before a public call. The discussion covers incorporation papers under the United States reclamation service and postponement of signing until residents understand operations.
Wheelock notes report visitors and social events including Mr. Reddick from Ray leaving for Hatiso faren for health, Mr. Pebble and daughter from Spring Brook in town, a permanent stay near town, and Mr. Ole Listed arriving from Michigan City. The Masons hosted friends, preaching by Rey, a large literary society gathering, and a late dancing program. Also mentions alarming mortality from appendicitis and peritonitis promoted by Dr King’s New Life Pills, and a railroad rates notice about five daily trains between St. Paul and Chicago with excursion fares via the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway.
The Dakota territorial pioneer Hon. James W. Raymond of Bismarck dies in California, removing another early citizen noted for Blainmarck's capital moves from Yankton and other early civic enterprises. He was a prominent figure among Bismarck’s earliest residents and friends of the era fade with his passing.
Wanted notice seeks man and wife to work on a ranch. Applicants must state experience and wages in their letter to H. M. Shannon at Baz Baqual, N. 1. The terse ad requests background and pay details for farm labor roles.
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