Correspondence on Education and Paint Experiments
Prof Daniel Willard heads the geological department and visits Grand Forks for state education committee work. The state printers draft the 1907 food and drug report noting Prof Ladd and paint tests planned for campus structures. A large funeral for a 63 year old mother draws community sympathy.
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Daniel Willard
Grand Forks
State Educational Association
Willard
Prof
Ladd
Wood
A. D. Weeks
Weeks
W. A. Bennett
Arvilla
N. D
Zana K. Miller
Miss Miller
State Library of
North Dakota
Bismarck
Obituary of Minerva F. Simmons in Rose Valley near Tren ton NC
Minerva F. Simmons died suddenly at her Rose Valley home on March 1 1908. Born April 29 1844 she married Francis M Simmons Sr on May 1 1862 in Brown County Illinois. She joined the New Light Christian church in 1867 and lived a faithful life. She and her husband had five children George W Francis M Hiram T Sallie and Mary Elizabeth with one daughter predeceasing her. Funeral was March 3 1908 at the home of her eldest son George with Rev J K Nelson officiating from John 11 25 26 and burial followed at Williston cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Valley
George W
Francis M
Hiram T. Sallie
Mary Elizabeth
George
J. K. Nelson
Church of God
Williston Ceme
School Notes and Local Court Developments
Prof. Heyward visited the State High School and spoke on Patriotism. Miss Fanny Bradford resigns and heads to Minnesota due to her mother's illness. The Literary Society debated Roosevelt’s third term with sophomores Preble and McGinniss leading. eighth graders Woodly and Shafer praised. Rumor links Walker McGinniss to a serious undisclosed offense. District court expected in late March with Porter Preble defense and Metzger prosecutions. Geo Shafer presides as judge.
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Heyward
Fanny Bradford
Minn
Literary Society
Roosevelt
Oscar Preble
Walker McGinniss
Elroy Woodly
Chase Shafer
Williams County
Cora Boyd
Mae Anderson
District Court
Porter and
Preble
Ivan Metzger
Austin Belyea
Geo. Shafer
Valley City Notes Highlights From Local Officials
President McFarland attends a national educational association meeting in Washington DC while Vice President Hollis runs the local school. The February Bulletin is issued. Miss West receives a large library shipment centered on reference works. Wm Banish of the class of 1908 is elected to a Philippines post at 1200 dollars yearly. Dr FB W Chandler spoke on dental structure and care to Prof Johnsons class. Dormitory seniors hosted a party Monday evening for the seniors.
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Pres. McFarland
Washington DC
Department of Supt
National Educational Association
Pres. Hollis
Miss West
Wm. Banish
Philippines
FB. W. Chandler
Johnson
Sen
Field Day Captains Elected At Ladies Hall
Senior captain Alma Luessen leads the field day lineup with Ella Peterson Laura Lees and Florence McDougal named as juniors second years and first years respectively for the event at the Ladies hall.
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Ior
Alma Luessen
Ella Peterson
Laura Lees
Florence McDougal
Flagler’s Florida Rail Victory From Miami To Havana
Leslie’s Weekly lauds Henry M. Flagler for completing the Miami to Knight’s Key rail span and the forthcoming Key West link. The piece credits his vision for Florida’s growth, east coast hotels, and a national commerce boost through rail and ferry connections to Cuba, calling him a pioneer of industry. It notes the financial role of the Williston Land Company in farm loans.
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Miami
Knight’s Key
Fla
Key West
Havana
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Jacksonville
Henry M. Flagler
Standard Oil Company
Florida
Mr. Flagler
United States
Flager
Commonwealth
Everglade
Cuba
Flagler
Leslie’s Weekly
Taft to Face Bryan in Likely National Nomination
The Cleveland Leader predicts Taft will win the Republican nomination in Chicago and Bryan the Democratic nod in Denver. Taft dominates party support nationwide, with Bryan strong but Obama's rivals fading. A preconvention era view forecasts Taft versus Bryan with Taft’s overwhelming lead evident early in the roll call.
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Taft
Chicago
Bryan
Denver
Cleveland
Maryland
Missouri
Kansas
Michigan
New England
Pacific Coast
South
Electric Bitters Endorsed by San Francisco Architect
Prominent architect Mr Norman K Coulter of Delbert Building San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a universal tonic. He says it improves stomach liver and kidney conditions and strengthens the body. The product, a top spring medicine and blood purifier, is sold for 25 cents at Brownell's drug store.
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Norman K Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
Brownell’s
Contests Filed Over Homestead Entry 30070
Harriett Metz files a contest against Henry Moe’s 1904 Homestead entry for section 24 in township 158 range 101 alleging abandonment and nonresidence for over six months by Dec 18, 1906 and that Moe did not serve in the Spanish American War or other U.S. wars. Hearing set for April 10, 1908 at 10 a.m. before the Williston land office with publication ordered.
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Department of the Interior, United States Land Office
Williston
N. C
Harriett Metz
Henry Moe
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
United States Land Office
Willican
Victor Chaffee
W B Overson
EG Greenup Williston
Final proof notice for homestead claim 21030 Williston
Land Office Williston North Dakota February 28 1908 Ole Ti Langseth of Williston ND files intent to make final proof for homestead entry No 21030 dated March 26 1903 for the west half of section 17 township 153 north range 99 west. Proof to be made before John Flutie US commissioner at Williston ND April 7 1908 with witnesses Even K Olsen J M Dussault Ole Bryn Anton Berge all of Williston North Dakota. Geov W Wilson Register.
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Department of the Interior, Land Office
Williston
N. D
Ole TI Langseth
Sabon
Lamestead
John Flutie
N Con
Vis
Even K Olsen
J M Dussault
Ole Bryn
Anton Berge
Liltakon
No Use to Die and Dr King’s Discovery Ad
Mrs J P White of Rushborn Pa says there is no use to die of lung trouble while Dr King’s New Discovery exists It loosens the cough and even cures hopeless lung disease The remedy for coughs colds la grippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness is sold at Brownell’s Drug store 50c and 1 Trial bottle free Also a farm loan notice from Williston Land Company.
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Brownell’s
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Agricultural College Notes
Tery
Pye
Valley City
Williston Land Company
Taft and Bryan
Geo. W. Wilson
Register
E. S. Grant & CO
Can Valley
Doz
Lebanon
California
Meat Department
Bologna
Oriental Limited
R. S. Merritt
Great Northern
Farmer
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