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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
5
A chaotic local item list mentions the Lignite Coal Burner called the Cole s Hotblast for sale at Bruegger Merc Co with a nod to Deucon. August Ingle of Ingleville and A F Noble of Buford Mercantile Co are noted visitors.
Williston electors will decide on April 8 whether to issue 27 500 in bonds to fund a water works and electric light system. The plan promises tax relief via lower insurance premiums and revenue from water sales to cover debt. Also noted are a new hotel by Mrs M A Hodson, a goat robe theft report, a basketball game vs the High School, a carriage incident, and the death of Mrs Shepherd after childbirth.
Chicago official Hon. John Shenick credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with easing throat inflammation during a heated campaign. He says two doses halted irritation, allowed him to speak, and helped him win his City Council seat. The ad notes the remedy is sold by local merchants.
Banker H. C. DeLaney of Williston reports the Lofgren Bros. lumber yard has been purchased along with the Bond Lumber Co's yard. The new owners will continue stock and operate a large, complete lumber business on business principles to grow the trade in town and surrounding country.
Chas F Lemberger of Syracuse recalls using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to treat severe eye cut on his son. The paste reportedly healed quickly and saved the eye. Also advertised are a reliable incubator for sale and a note about good for barns and ulcers, priced at 25 cents at Brown.
The Graphic criticizes a Great Northern Railway booklet for misrepresenting Williston as of four to five years ago, listing shops and facilities from hotels to tailor shops and mills. It argues the town already has ample commerce and an artist gallery, urging revision by immigration officials.
An OCR fragment reports medical ads for Dr. Kings New Life Pills and a Brownell drug sale, plus a large horse auction at Barrett Zimmerman Midway Horse Market in St Paul. It notes a private sale, oats, broke teams, and a Pioneer Land Office listing in Williston North Dakota with a 1905 date.
In Williston the high school program includes daily student addresses on varied subjects, with juniors leading talks on speed and patriotism. New library and laboratory supplies arrive as enrollment reaches 874, and efforts aim to elevate the school to a second class status with a $6000 appropriation.
Public notice requiring all residents within city limits to reclean yards and remove manure rubbish and garbage by the latest date in April. Signed M G Markell Chief of Police March 9 1905. Also a small ad notes best prices for wheat corn and cate by sub promoter and black wood for sale by John Heffernan.
A visitor extols Williston Williams County noting cement sidewalks smart growth banks and thriving businesses Bruegger Mercantile Hedderich Bros MonDak and Calderwood Brownson are cited as strong local firms The piece highlights new train service roads and cordial ties with Mondak and Yellowstone Valley and ends with a warm regard for the town’s progress.
Hon F B Chapman, Williams county representative, arrived this afternoon and was welcomed by a large delegation. The Williston band led the escort to the Great Northern Hotel, followed by a banquet and reception at the Opera House this evening.
Local mentions include E Unghes from Ray visiting Wheelock, Martin Uggen returning from Rhia to Faribault, Anton Thompson's business trip to Williston, and Prof. Sandatrom opening a new school term in Elemiale. Peter L. Plem visited Shur Wood. West Asian Towa arrivals take over McKay's meat market.
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