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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
4
A Chapinville Connecticut mail carrier endorses Chamberlain s Pain Balm as a top liniment for rheumatism. One application offers relief, and continued use promises a permanent cure, with sale through local dealers. The rest notes local portraits, a Colonel s Waterloo, and ads for electric bitters and barber services in town.
Contracts for a 5 million dollar extension of the Boo line from Thief River Falls to Kenmare were let in Minneapolis with Winston Brothers winning the grading and timber work for 1 million. The new railroad will run between the Great Northern and North Dakota’s settled districts, crossing Marshall Minnesota and Cavalier Towner Ward Williams counties, aiming for full operation this year. Stray horses offered for sale and 1905 North Dakota laws advertised follow.
The regular teachers examination for Williams County North Carolina will be held in the Court House at a stated date. Examinations will begin at 8 o clock a.m. All teachers desiring to take the examination must be ready to begin at any time. Applicants must bring proper papers. Paper will be furnished by the county superintendent. Dated March 1, 1905. Supt.
The summons will be served by publication in the Williston Graphic at Williston North Dakota weekly for three consecutive weeks. Justice of the Peace E Stowvarpy of Williams County ND orders publication. Local notice confirms proceedings in North Dakota.
Notice is given that the Williams County North Dakota County Court before Judge Austill has cited Octave E Paillefer Henry H Paillefer Adeline Lavigne and others interested in Octave Paillefer deceased to appear and show cause why the final account of Lillis A Merrill executrix should be settled and distribution made The hearing is set for November 27 1905 in Williston and any interested party may file exceptions in writing and contest the account or petition.
A report from Towner says 2000 dollars has been subscribed by town citizens to buy right of way for the Great Northern branch to the Deepriver country. Speculation centers on whether the line will start from Towner or Denbigh, with money possibly deciding the location. Towner is raising funds to ensure the branch goes from that town.
Official notice outlines a City Council proposal asking electors to approve raising the debt limit and issuing bonds of twenty seven thousand five hundred dollars for water works and electric light. If funds allow, both projects proceed. if not, water works receive priority. Bond terms: twenty years, five hundred dollar denominations, interest not exceeding six percent, semi annual payments.
Department of the Interior announces a contest by Laura I Brady against Homestead Entry No. for land in section 32 township 188 range 102 near Minot North Dakota. Contest claims abandonment and lack of residence or cultivation for over six months, with service issues and publication as required. hearing set for March 27, 1905 before the Register and Receiver in Minot.
Notice published by the register regarding Chris J. Cook H E No 25236 in section 32 township 155 N range. Witnesses listed include William C Homan of Wisconsin and Herman A Squires with C Sansoan as register to prove continuous residence and cultivation on land in the district.
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