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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
5
Local Round-Up lists names of visitors and residents in Williston, mentions loans and farm property tips from Williston Land Company, notes sales of property and lots, lists professionals including doctors, lawyers, and craftsmen, and references nearby towns. Several notices include county officials, bank matters, and plans for future development and services in the region.
Sunday morning at 11 o'clock N A Stewart will speak on the Sunday School lesson and all are urged to attend. At 2:80 pm the junior league gathers for fall attendance. Epworth League meets at 7 15 pm. At 8 o'clock Mrs Hollett speaks on Mission Work in Labrador the home of the Eskimo. She spent five years in mission work there with her husband and has much to share. Come early to secure a seat.
Local notices report Surety bonds from First National Bank and visits by Mrs. John A. Corbett and Attorney D. C. Page. A Williston Drug Co displays a new wallpaper assortment. Townspeople Paul Schierbeck and EB Wallander are mentioned with travels and subscriptions. A correction notes telegraphic reports misidentified the Buford irrigation project as halted, clarifying it was the lower Yellow Stone project.
The Ladies Aid of the Congregational church meets this afternoon at the home of Mrs. G. M. Thomas.
Plans and specifications for the new Fargo depot have arrived and are available to local builders and contractors. The depot is described as to be among the best in the west when completed.
A. J. Kight and spouse express sincere thanks to many friends who assisted during the illness and death of their beloved child Beatres Lillian.
Last Saturday afternoon the U S senate passed a bill admitting a new state named Oklahoma from the combined Oklahoma and Indian Territory. The house joint state bill had Arizona and New Mexico provisions struck out after a close senate vote of 87 to 35. Admission adds a star to the flag and requires new flags for the next Independence Day.
Weather delays and mud hinder early farm tasks as farmers prepare wells and digouts. Joe Langforce returns to ranch duties near Williston. Ida Solberg visits Wisconsin. Frank and Arthur Lofever visit Oblong relatives to view the country. Saturday’s entertainment draws a packed crowd despite cold, with cake and coffee served afterward. Mr and Mrs Duseell visit Mr and Mrs M E Kelly Sunday afternoon.
The Rev Nelson Ellsworth of Minot will be in the city next Monday to conduct Episcopal services at the Congregational church. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
Susan B Anthony died of heart failure at her Rochester home at 12:40 AM on March 14. The famed suffrage advocate left all her coats to be used for the cause.
City of Williston announces annual election on April 2 1906 at the Court House. Three Aldermen at large to two year terms to succeed Wegley McChesney and Scranton. Polls open from morning until 5 pm. Also land office notice for Walter C Calvert final proof April 19 1906 with witnesses named George and Guy Bowen Charlie Pherrin and others in Williston North Dakota.
State of North Dakota through District Court Williams County issues summons to Hattie D Parker to answer the complaint on file in Williston. The defendant must file a response within 30 days of service. failure to appear may result in default judgement. Attorney Pincy S Crewe of Williston ND represents the plaintiff.
Taken up March 12 1906 came to my premises on Sec 3 Sep 153 100. One sorrel mare with star in forehead branded B B left hip. With mare is one sucking colt without mark or brand. Colt has a web halter. Owner may recover by paying charges for taking up keeping and advertisement. T. W Youse
A mass meeting at the Commercial City rooms discussed the high tax rate and proposed remedies. A committee was chosen to seek a 50 percent reduction in Minot’s city assessed value from the county board of equalization, with legal action as a possible next step if unsuccessful.
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