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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
5
The town paper notes a local ad for an efficient Lignite Coal Burner branded Cole's Hotblast. Includes social notes on residents like Mr Sam Greengard returning from a business trip, Mrs Otto Dahl's illness, and visits among Williston families and nearby towns.
Married in the city on March 6 Rev Collecod presiding Ben Ivernon and Carrie Heggentad of Tioga, Langdon man Fred Smith opens a fret class jewelry store at the former J Q Adams location. Zeno Broegger departs for Minot to join the Independent with Brueger joining as a printer. Williston band revived and reorganizing with drills, P Pollock returns from Indiana to Springbrook, Muss Hoffstead visits from Yellowstown News and praises local paper.
A notice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for children and effective for colds croup and whooping cough. Sold by all dealers and recommended as a reliable choice for relief without danger.
The Ninth Legislative Assembly met in Biemarck from January 3 to March 3 with Williams County praising Hon. F B Chapman for leadership in the House. He chaired the steering committee and irrigation panel and served on apportionment election and privileges railroads and state affairs committees. Local notices mention Charles F Lemberger at Syracuse and Minot residents with brief updates on deaths and social visits.
James Nelson left for a Niagra visit last week. H C DeLaney of Williston transacted business here last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Chas Johnson of Hoffland and Mr and Mrs Breaig visited Lefereen's last Sunday. F L Buckley of Minot did business here Saturday. Born to Mr and Mrs Alford Nelson on Friday March 3. J W Wiltse and Orveld Ellingson stopped by town last week. Prof J B Sandetrom returned from Benson, Minn. A Murphy E C Perry S M Fassetti of Minneapolis transacted business Wednesday. Wheelock to get a first class blacksmith shop. Maesers Dahl and Roat to begin Jet building beside Thorson’s Livery. Mrs Reed of Minot visited last week to check a claim west of town. Literary society meets at Great Northern hotel next Wednesday March 15. debate on whether dancing is worse than tobacco. Everyone welcome.
Chicago Alderman John Stenick credits Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with curing a throat ailment that nearly derailed his campaign. He recalls a political campus cold that irritated his throat, and after using the remedy he could speak clearly the next day, helping him win his seat in the council.
Local notes record visits by Mrs W J Snow and others, farming activity, a Buford irrigation talk, Sunday school and church arrangements, and missing livestock. Also listed are property notices for a red steer taken, a Williston ranch for sale, an incubator, house for sale or rent, and street hats advertised at White's Millinery Store.
Trenton residents note visits from Mr and Mrs TLJ Esell and family, W J Snow and Rev E F Ott at the Esell home, and Mrs Hanger hosting guests. Other social calls include Miss Kerr with Laura and Belle Brady, Mrs Crain and Tile none with Mrs Esell, and visits by Messrs Saunders and Smith from Williston. The literary society plans a meeting at Eight Mile School on the 10th at 7:30. Farmers report active plowing over two weeks.
The board met in special session on the presidents call with members Leanhardy Heffernan Bellinger and Markell present and Baldwin absent. Minutes from the prior meeting were read and approved. Bills were allowed for Bruegger Mere Co West Woodman Philippa water and other supplies. Heffernan and Bellinger with Principal Ellithorpe were authorized to buy curtains for school windows and a new flu. The clerk was instructed to order necessary high school supplies with Ellithorpe's assistance. Adjourned.
A Talladega Springs resident credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing pneumonia after two doctors failed to help He reports relief after the first dose and a full recovery for sore throat bronchitis and coughs The medicine is sold by Brownell s Drug Store with a 50 cent to 1 00 price and a free trial bottle Offer Also notes Maj A W Edwards US coal general in Montreal visiting Washington for Roosevelt inauguration
An ics ad boasts a single remedy for awful diseases citing Dr King’s New Life Pills by M Flannery of 14 Custom House Place Chicago. It claims the pills prevent and cure constipation biliousness and other ailments and are sold for 26 cents at Brownell Drug Store.
Notice to all parties to clean up their yard and remove manure raubbieh and garbage within the city limits of Williston by the end of April. Dated March 9, 1905, by M. G. Markell, Chief of Police.
A. H. Miller represented Rose Davidson company examined Flaxton North Dakota for a new bank. Articles filed show Flaxton State Bank planned with C. H. Rose O. H. Davidson and E Davidson as incorporators. The firm already operates banks in Harvey Kenmare Williston and other northwest towns. Wheat corn oats subscriptions accepted for the Graphic. Best prices paid for cord and black wood. Legislators who voted for the libel law would face felony charges for criticizing the act if the law were applied as intended.
For sale item listing shows 10 or 12 broke teams at a bar tisin with inquiry directed to Pioneer Land Office and oats for sale via Cornell Land Co in Willow City.
Official proceedings record the February 20 1905 council meeting led by Mayor Denny with roll call showing four Aldermen present and three absent. Actions include approving previous minutes, authorizing a three acre land purchase from Mrs LeDosquet for 9875, and directing the Auditor to draft a warrant. licensing committee inquiry and adjournment to February 27. The February 7 1908 note cites a second meeting with limited attendance and no quorum.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway operates five daily trains between St Paul and Chicago including the Government Fast Mail and the Pioneer Limited. It lists numerous excursion rates to eastern and southern points. Contact W B Dixon Northwestern Passenger Agent St Paul for full particulars before buying tickets.
Weather Bureau reports upcoming auction of horses at Barrett and Zimmermanns Midway Horse Market in St Paul. Attendable every Wednesday thereafter with Interurban Car service from the city to the barn for convenient access.
The Minneapolis Journal notes a flood of land seekers and homesteaders moving to Minnesota North Dakota Montana and Wyoming driven by low rates. Great Northern passenger service is strained by volume as job seekers travel westward to Portland for the Lewis and Clark exposition period. Dr Crewe is reappointed as district veterinarian hailed as one of the best in the state by Governor Sarles for his effective service.
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