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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1904
Page
5
Local notes include Billy Keyes welcoming a baby girl, visitors such as John McKay and B A Nelson, and editor Miller in town. A cougar is captured near Grantier's point and shown in Williston for a small admission fee.
The Williams County district court handled 13 criminal and 47 civil cases, including damage claims against the Great Northern Railway over prairie leases. Several defendants pled guilty or were found guilty or acquitted, with fines and costs noted. jail escapee Charles Crandall was recaptured after a breakout.
The Union Block near full occupancy with five of six stores taken. Tenants include the Williston Land Office, Citizen Bank, Prof Gordon's parlors, Ed Van Antwerp furniture, Bushleman clothing, and a bankrupt sale clothing house. Fargo Forum notes progress toward a metropolitan city.
An aged advertisement promises a world wide “ame for mi wn” salve and balm for cuts, sores, felons, “alerts” and other ailments. It mentions testing by Brownell & McPhew and price 260 at Hands for a 4 inch jar, with vague guarantees.
Community notes from Williston and surrounding towns include visits and travel details of residents such as John Elliott Cortis and Mrs Hilde, updates on property, claims, and a new Fairview townsite project overseen by Mr Onter. Coroner Thomas reports $52.40 reimbursement from Joseph Folk for inquest expenses over Henry Falk found near Medicine Lodge Hill. Great Northern and Northern Pacific to establish a union depot in Grand Forks with transfer facilities.
Debtor reminder to Graphic subscribers urges payment to support the business. Classified items advertise eastern and western horses at Boyd's barn, houses for sale or rent, land and dairy inquiries, livestock auctions, piano sale, and home goods. Barber shop and coal stove ads appear with various promotions and auction plans. Most entries are brief and rely on names and places like Williston and Union blocks.
SPECIAL LOCALS announce E A Share mill in full blast turning out ground feed quickly for farmers to profit from other grain. Prof Gordon of Fargo opens antiseptic barber shop near Citizens Bank Union Block. Also offered are two log houses for rent and 6000 rolls of wallpaper from Williston Dena Co. plus sales of cattle and farm equipment.
Official Fidelity Bonde W H Denny appointed agent for Northern Trust Co and ready to furnish bonds at reasonable rates. Pioneer Land Office advertises cheap stock and property deals including 380 acres riverfront ranch with improvements and 200 tons hay potential. Also listings for jackets and coats, cattle, and coal from Brynton with contact details.
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