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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1907
Page
4
The Williston Graphic is a newspaper published every Thursday in Williston North Dakota edited by John A Corbett. The snippet notes postal registration as Third class mail matter and lists the editor publisher.
The city election is set for the first of April. Citizens are urged to vote for candidates who will deliver good administration and a clean city government. The current officials are credited with improving the city’s moral tone and ongoing good work.
Rev Hennis organized a Baraca class at the Congregational church after weeks of effort. The non denominational group aims to study the Bible and plan to support a Y M C A in Williston. Officers chosen Monday: M H Allen president, R M Casperwood vice president, S M Hyde secretary, Mr Houge treasurer, Rev Hennis teacher. Next meeting set for Sunday at 3 o clock.
Will organize an Encampment Friday night led by BH. J. Rowe Grand Instructor Casselton and Grand Scribe Patriarcal Branch. He will conduct a daylong school of instruction Saturday for members and attendees.
A Carey land board report credits irrigation with rising farm land values and population around Billings Montana. A 1200 ton beet sugar factory costs about 1.5 million dollars, with payroll near 300 000, and contracts for beets outpaced by doubled acreage planned for the coming season. Farmers in Gallatin Valley and Sheridan are set to grow thousands of acres of beets shipped to Billings, boosting local industry and trade.
Carney BuildingOwner E G Carney bought the Jet junt last week from First Nations Bank and a building site is now underway with excavating started Tuesday. The frame and roof are nearly complete and the first floor will house a clothing store. D Wolpert of Witmar will open a front clothing shop after completion. J D Siewert rents the basement for a barber shop.
A black goat was found wandering near the city. The finder says the animal has a goatee and markings. The owner can prove property at the local office. a notice has been issued to claim the animal.
The Wilifeton Concert Band presents a courtroom venue concert next Wednesday evening marking the season finale. Prof Onatad notes this will be the last concert of the season with an engaging program including Marebisssessen Aseher Hearts and Flower Tobany, Edelweiss, Blue Dacuba, Souvenir De Hayden, Sing Smile Slumber, Grand Fantasia, and a comedy waltz among selections.
At the solicitation of many supporters H. H. Ladue has consented to stand as candidate for mayor of Willvton. The candidacy is subject to the decision of the voters at the coming election and committee approval.
A Williston notice petitions voters to support a candidate for city treasurer. The speaker states two years of service at the desk and asks for continued backing. The brief notice emphasizes performance and public trust.
Notice of the annual city election in Williston North Dakota set for April 1, 1907. Voters will elect a Mayor, one Alderman from wards one two and three, a City Treasurer, a Police Magistrate, and a City Justice of the Peace for two year terms. Polls open 8 am to 5 pm at Ward 1 Court House, Ward 2 Samuel Boyd’s office on Dredeey, and Ward 3 LaDoe Building on Lot 4 Block 25 at the corner of Third Street and Broad Street. City Auditor D C Pegs signs dated March 19, 1907.
Ordinance No 50 regulates sidewalk use and snow removal in Williston ND. It requires residents and lot owners to clear sidewalks within specified times after snow, designates duties for the street commissioner, and lists penalties for violations, with allowances for bridges and holidays.
A town ordinance repeals conflicting sections and adopts an ordinance passed in 1907. It states the measure takes effect after passage approval and publication. Mayors Jos Wikoney and city auditor Lsiai D signoff, with readings in February and March 1907.
Ordinance 62 amends section six of ordinance 61 setting water rates by meter with tiers from 800 gallons monthly at 1.00 to higher blocks up to 1000 gallons daily at 5 cents per hundred gallons. Standpipe water charged at 4 cents per hundred gallons. Effective on passage publication. Passed readings in January and February 1907. Mayor Joseph Wegley signed.
Ordinance 53 vacates parts of Metzger Zahl and Second streets and Gibbs Avenue crossed by the main canal right of way of the Williston Irrigation Project. City may require crossing and bridge where deemed necessary. In force after passage approval and publication. Passed readings in 1907 with Mayor Joseph Weeley and City Auditor P O Page.
Ordinance No 54 amends section 6 of ordinance 61 to require water and electric meters remain city property. Installations cost ten dollars for water meters and five dollars for electric meters, refundable after arrears are paid. A reinstallation fee of two dollars and fifty cents applies if a meter is moved and reinstalled on the same premises. Approved March 9 1907.
Strayed from a place one mile west of Morm on in November 1900s two horses a gelding and a mare both well matched with rope halters and Lazy 81 brand. Gelding has a star on forehead and white hind foot on mare. Weight 1000 to 1100 pounds. Reward offered. Contact W D Miller Mor mou North Dakota.
The Marmon correspondent reports softer weather reaching Black Tall and hints at farming readiness. Local scenes include plans for a junction near Marmon, stock exchanges buzzing, and W C Brooks owning a notable ox team. Marmon features a general store post office schoolhouse and a planned armory move to townsite amid growing activity.
Last Monday marked the birthday of Mrs May Simmons with relatives visiting in her honor. Mrs Minerva Simmons called on Mrs Thornti and Mrs Snow. Visitors from across the river brought a tree and gifts for pupils, while a neighbor’s dance occurred near the Carry school house. Other items include Rev Snow’s sermon, local visits, and road subscription efforts by Lewis Motherbaugh.
Treasurers Office Williams County North Dakota calls for presentation for payment of all general fund county warrants registered up to and including July 23 1906 at 60 road warrants on Road No 3. Interest ceases on and after this date. B L Hordans County Treasurer.
Three miles east of Williston the sale offers stock and farm machinery. Mrs. L. A. Wolfe advertises the farm and related assets available for purchase or transfer with the land.
Mrs L Wolfe advertises hatching eggs from B P Rocks White Wyandottes and White and Brown Leghorns. Availability noted with breeding stock details and quality assurances.
Notice of hearing on a petition by Charles H IL of Williston Williams County North Dakota for a druggist permit to sell medicinal malt vinous and other intoxicating liquors at Lot 13 Block 18 Chap Williston. Hearing set before the county court in Williston. Intervenors may appear March 2 at county court.
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