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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
8
Base ball fans in Williston and nearby towns discuss forming a league for the coming season with no paid players. Minot plans a team, hoping to schedule several games with Williston. Williston players have begun light practice as talks continue on team viability.
The Masons of Williston and visiting Brethren and spouses gathered at Old Fellows Hall for a Banquet. One hundred fifteen sat to a Catholic church served meal. Toastmaster E A Palmer led toasts by Metzger Brownell Gilmore Doeh Creaser Joss Enrath Ellithorpe Wegley and Mayorlos Wegley. Out of town guests from White Earth and Buford attended. This was the largest Masonic gathering in Williston history and was thoroughly enjoyed.
KE G Schollander of Fargo arrived in the city yesterday morning to take charge of the work on the experimental farm. He will oversee the experimental station and push building and irrigation preparations for seeding, bringing a strong reputation in state agriculture.
Morning preaching begins at 10:30 with the subject Forgiveness is Conditional. A mixed quartet led by Mrs. B T L Hardaway sings. Evening music by the Chorus Choir. Four special messages to the audience from the pastor. All are welcome.
The Water Users Association hires A. M. Hawley of Park City Montana as agricultural expert to advise farmers in the Williston irrigation project. He arrives Sunday or Monday and will immediately begin outlining farm plans and optimal work approaches. Hawley has years of practical experience and recent work with the Billings Sugar Beet company.
Sunday services listed with Bible Hour at morning, a morning sermon, junior service at 3 pm, Christian Endeavor at 7 30 pm, and evening sermon. Mr Grant will sing at the morning service and a first class orchestra will assist the choir in the evening. Come and worship with us.
The Bijou will feature Crawford and Allen in a musical comedy act next week praised as clever performers. Also noted are local farm notices and horse sale listings from Brookbank Stock Farm and E J Smith seeking information on missing horses near Williston North Dakota.
The City of Williston Election Board will meet by ward on March 24 and March 31 at 9:00 a.m. to register qualified voters for the April 6, 1908 city election. No affidavit required at the election. Meetings: Ward 1 Court House. Ward 2 Sam Boyd's livery barn. Ward 3 Fred Bemis residence at the corner of Th and Western Ave. Polls open March 24 at 9:00 a.m. and March 31 at 8:00 a.m.
Reverend F. Starbird of East Raymond Maine praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best healer for his old army wound and other sores, noting success in his veterinary work. Price 25 cents at Brownell’s drug store. Also land office notices from Williston ND include mining and homestead entries with witness lists and contest filings.
The City Council of Williston North Dakota invites sealed bids to April 6 1908 for construction of sidewalks per plans on file with the City Engineer. Bids must include a certified check for fifty dollars. The council reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Edgar Webb of Williston North Dakota filed intent to take final proof for Homestead entry 1269 dated September 25, 1908. Proof will be made before County Judge A. L. Buiter in Williams County at Williston on March 23, 1908. Witnesses listed include Snyder and Webb.
A contest affidavit declares Jenny Durand abandoned homestead 36810 filed Aug 22 1905 with alleged nonresidence and non cultivation. The land is in white 24 township 159 range, with claims tied to war service. Notice directs appearance by May 20 7908 at 10 PM, due to difficulty serving. Attorneys for the contestant are W Boverson and EG Greenup.
Ole T Joto of Williston ND gives final commutation proof for Homestead entry No 28121 filed Oct 181. Claimant to show cultivation on lands described to be examined before US Commissioner at Williston ND on Mar 19 1908. Witnesses named: Alexander Larson Charles B Peterson Patrick Cannon John C Gregerson, all of Williston ND.
Notice states mortgage by Christopher Gran and Anna Gran to Dr N Myklestad dated Oct 3 1807 to be foreclosed by sale of described premises at the Williston Court House on April 6 1908. Amount due listed as 185.65 plus costs and attorney fees. Dated Williston ND Feb 10 1908. Dr N Myklestad mortgagor. A Stump attorney for mortgagee.
Notices from Williston North Dakota announce final five year proofs for several homestead entries. Claimants named include Mary E Talbott Michill P Lizotte John Alanker and others with witnesses listed and dates set before the Williston register and United States commissioner in 1908.
A contest affidavit filed by A I Phillips against Ernest Walford contests homestead entry 36404 made Oct 31 1905 in township 162 range 101. It alleges abandonment for over fourteen months and lack of residence or improvements. Notice to appear March 23 1908 and final hearing set for April 4 1908 before US land officials in Williston. Also notice of Charles A Miller williston filing final commutation proof for homestead entry and witnesses named to prove residence and cultivation.
A lenited states notice from 1907 reports Hertha Halle contesting Homestead entry 4400. Conteste e alleges abandonment and nonresidence for over six months, tract unimproved, asking March 25 1908 hearing. affidavit filed June 31 1908. GHO. W. Wilson, Register.
Notices of final five year and commutation proofs filed by claimants in Williston North Dakota with homestead entries and locations across Lots and ranges. Contest affidavit lodges against John T Robinson for abandonment of tract 36024, with hearings set and dates in March 1908.
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