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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
4
In Williston North Dakota an opinion piece defends local support for furnishing the new post office. It compares rents, notes a $20 000 investment by the Graphic’s backers, and praises Senator McCumber for coal land title amendments while dismissing critics.
By order of the Board of County Commissioners sealed bids are due at the County Auditor's office in Williston North Dakota until 10 AM April 12 1909 for furnishing Williams county blank and form record books for the year ending April 12 1909. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated Williston March 9 1909. E M Atterberry County Auditor Wms Co North Dakota.
The Register and Receiver disMisses the United States v Broth ers coal land case finding no residence or coal knowledge issues and recommends patent of the entry. Also Edwin and Ids Jack desert land entries are dismissed after government challenges conclude land is irrigated and reclaimed with evidence of good faith. Patrons of the Jack family receive congratulations and neighbors express satisfaction.
At a courthouse meeting Monday night a city election ticket was chosen. Joseph Wegley was unanimously chosen to continue as mayor. Oscar Bell and Martin Amen were nominated for city treasurer with Bell at 67 votes and Asen 17. Police Magistrate nominees were T R Blankenship and M Asen with Asen 62 and Blankenship 21, plus one vote for Lem Smith and one for Ben Whitehead. S J Mitchell won the city justice nomination 53 to 30. Aldermen candidates were chosen: Harry Munroe from the first ward, George Grogn from the second, and S F McAvoy from the third.
Minot March 15 The board of county commissioners adopted a resolution directing the state's attorney to collect about 600 dollars from J W Fabrick or his bondsmen for errors in county division ballots and to appoint a two man committee to determine the exact amount owed Ward County The notice also reports a clerical change in the Government land office with Howard M Moore moving to Santa Fe and Ellis F Jacobson arriving from Minot
Fine stock of Toilet Waters Tonics Face Powders Face Cream Tooth Powders Perfumery Soaps Sponges Brushes etc. High quality goods promise perfect satisfaction to customers. For Dame Fashion demands to improve hair skin and teeth this shop has everything.
McKay Bros advertise one lot of men's and boys overcoats at a large discount in Green Gard’s store window.
Local notice states W W Keltner of RFD No Williston North Dakota offers versatile auctioneering on short notice. Includes field of service and contact location.
Advertisement notes Black Diamond Coal drops prices to $2.50 per ton with a call to order now. Potential buyers urged to phone number 8 to arrange delivery and drive back the cold wave.
The upcoming Market Day will be held in this city on Saturday Mi 20th. Officials expect a large crowd and say it will be one of the best events yet in Williston.
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