County Commissioners Adjoin Sessions in Williams County
The Williams County Board of Commissioners met in adjourned sessions, auditing the auditor's books and approving numerous bills for coyote skins, wolf skins, wood, and various services. Resignations and appointments occurred, including Zahl's resignation from the auditors and Bryant filling the vacancy, with continued meetings through March 10 1899 to review plans and specifications for courthouse and jail construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matab
M. Hoan
Coui'ra Gaines
Stewart Ani ‘Longbrand
Gaines
Job Deshanley
Coyote
Logie Mayo
Com'ra Gaines, Stewart and Donghualds
Belatian Wotro
Ora Maderaco
Louis Larson
Guinea
Stewart and Longisland
Gainer
Geo
Norby
Zahil
Board of Auditors
Board of County Comm. Winers
Cua
Bryant
Zahl
Com'ra Gaines
Stewart Sid ‘Loughland
Snditor
Blamarck Tribune Co
C.K. Astrop
al. Martin
Adia Ray
Florence Moore
John Fagan
Forsae LC
Stewart
County bids invited for new courthouse and jail project
Notice advertises sealed bids for the construction of a new courthouse and jail with bids to be opened April 16, 1890. Mentions county officials including T. C. Gaines as county commissioner and C. E. Ball, with attendance of commissioners. Board adjourns on a motion, date in April 1890. H. Y. Sumit, County Auditor. 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.C. Gaines
C. E. Ball
H. Y. Sxumit, Co
Pigeons Carry Copy In Edinburgh News Service
The Edinburgh Evening Dispatch uses carrier pigeons to relay reporters copy from fields around the city. Birds travel 20 to 25 miles, delivering notes via a clever office trap and bell system. When not returning promptly, duplicates are sent by hand courier, illustrating practical pigeon mail for time sensitive sports reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh Evening Dispatch
Cockburn Street
Edinburgh
Dispatch Office
Firth of Worth
Leith
Firth
London
Terrific Power of Lyddite in Om durman Explosives
Report on British artillery before Om durman notes Lyddite as the most powerful explosive used in warfare. A shell killed most of 118 men in an iron mosque near the mahdi’s tomb, leaving 12 alive. Tests in England restricted access within 800 yards. Lyddite is picric acid fused for tenfold power, carried by projectiles. burns with flame, explodes with confinement. Also mentions two New Zealanders patenting a tubular meat freezing knife with cooling medium through the blade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omdurman
Lyddite
England
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Knafe
Cincinnati Enquirer
Dick's Good Time
A portly man recalls his boy painting the front fence with evident joy. He notes the child’s delight in painting while weeds in the yard were the traded reward, a playful bargain that leaves the boy grinning as he thickly coats the fence. The scene from the Detroit Free Press ends with the boy still painting happily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Detroit Free Press
Notice of Final Proof Land OMoe at Minot N D
Notice shows an unnamed settler filing for final proof to support his claim. The hearing is before J W Trix in Williams County at Williston. Frederick Rounsavelle HE No 08 seeks for sections 18 township 154 range 10. Witnesses named include John Suen Gustave B Moteger Orbert E Field Louis Schweterbeck all of Williston. March 7, 1499 by Thomas Osgard registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omoe
Minot
N. D
J. W. Trix
Williama County
Williston
N.v
Frederick Rounsavelle
John Suen
Gustave B. Moteger
Orbert E. Field
Louis Svhterbeck
Wiilston
Thomas
Olsgard
Notice of Pinal Proof in Williams county district court
Notice is given that the claimant will make proof to establish residence and cultivation of land in Township 166 Range 10 in Williams county ND. The proof will be before J W Truax at Williston on April 1899. Names listed include Edwin C. Palmer Jesse Will Gustave B. Metzavr Jah Suderlind and others. The land involved is lot or tract 18 in section 18. BENJAMIN L HARDAWAY is the claimant, No. 90 G. A. OLSKOAUD is clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
SN. D
Cattler
J. W. Truax
Williams County
M.D
Willaton
M. D
Benjamin L. Hardaway
Olf Awe
Sealed Bids Wanted for Street Resurfacing project
Notice for sealed bids to resurface about eight hundred yards of gravel roadway on Willht tots and Neston road west of township merantie between ranges 100 and 101 in Williston New York. Bids due March 18 1909 at 7 30 p m at Town Clerk office. Work to be completed by May 1 1909 under street commissioner supervision with right to reject bids. By order of Board of Town Trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neston
Sideoad
Williston
N.V
Board of Town
H. Corrlaann
Deyn Clerk
Dathd
Wilistony
News
Mare Bi
Williston Special School District Bond Purchase Sealed
The Williston Special School District invites sealed proposals for the purchase of bonds to fund a new school building in Williston Williams County North Dakota. Bonds total 10000 dollars issued in 1000 dollar denominations, maturing over twenty years at 6 percent interest semi annually. Proposals due March 14 at 8 pm. Board reserves right to reject all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Witt County
Board of Education
Tuyen
Williams
North Dakota
N. D
R. H. Copeland
Board of Educat
Williston Probate Court Orders Will Admission Hearing
Williams County Court in probate states Clinton J C Hedderich died. Winkneas an instrument in writing purporting to be his last will has been filed. Ges Hedderich prays to prove and admit it to probate and grant letters testamentary. Hearing set March 18 at 9 AM in Williston. Notice ordered by publishing in Williston Graphic for three weeks. Judge James W Truax presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams County
North Dakota
Wrntans
Clinton J.C. Hedderich
Winkneas
Said County
Worritkas
Ges
Hedderich
Williston
Sealed Proposals for Williston School Building
Public notice invites sealed proposals for a Williston North Dakota school building project. Bids due May 2. requirements include a five percent certified bid bond and completion by August 15. Details at the Clerk of Williston Board of Education and Grinnell School District No. 4 office.
Williston Court House and Jail Project Bid Notice
Notice to bidders for erection of a two story court house and jail in Williston North Dakota with basement. Plans call for brick or stone walls and completion by September. requires five percent bid bond and double contract amount fidelity bond. county reserves right to reject all bids. County Auditor Smythe issues dated March 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyliston
Wann
Ima
Williston
Bolna. Tier
Ty Towner
St Paul
Minn
Eillen- Watt
Woliston
Nea
Mavrels
Towner
Germ
Nia Life Builting
Van
Boek
Willy Co
Twin City Brick Co
McCompany
MD Anaraniy
Board of Education
Ril
Hhereby
Willams
N. 1
Wil Hime
N D
A. D
Kent Helena
Mont
Wile Tinton
PT Towner
St May
Smythe County
B.D. Murch Din
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Williams County, N. D
Beahon
Stewart and
Loughland
G.A. Maderson
J. W. Bayder
Frank Wild
K. Bell
TC. Stewart
T. C. Gainer
Gomerntioner
We. Loaxbland
R. H. Copsland
Mic. Bridgger
I. C. Stewart
Wm. Loughland
T. C. Gaines
A. m
Prement
Coma Gaines
Tongland
Boant
BE. Field
Joe Par Gabond
Hoy
Howard
Ourk
Grinnell School District No
Willing County
Greynell
Mareh
Erhool House
Rex
J. G. Lerrimrnip
Hoftland
N.D
Webster's International Dictio
Rainccueis
Chicago Times-Herald
Tor
C.merri [Co
Springield
U.S.A
Webster's
International
N.E. Prudhomme
Main St
Sam
Cuba
E. P. Sundberg
Optician
Broadway
Fargo, N. D
Missouri River
Gromer
Asotin
H. V. Smith
See
Treas
John Mercer
Buford
Willieton
H. A. Nelson
Nelson, N. C
George W. Newton
Ole Thorson
Nelson, N. 10
F. R. Zahl
Bryant & Sharp
Graphic Office
Williston, N. D
Irons & Hyde
City Dray Line
John Heffernan
Prop
E. C. Palmer
William Co
Markell Han Jut
Jne Brown
Graphic Offer
Maus Hedderich Bros
Linia
Wiel Rosary
Benton Bell
Douglas Bell
Postoffice Stikers
Dan Harris
Williston, N. AL
Stroud Bros. Postoffice
Stroud
Hiram
General Blacksmiths
RaShop
Brandway
Beynet & Sharp
Dak
W.D. Barstad
Brad
Hotliand
N. Dy
Chris. Anderson
Postoffice
E. L. Moore
Willistemn
WM. Snyder
Main Street
Merchants Bank
General Rankin Busine
Travan
Troener
Nerily (Tenga
Corrmonts &c. Fone
Conmouniew
Flone
Sionths
All Poweltenters Hun Co
New Yorks
Washington
Thomas Shea
Postoftien
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