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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1909
Page
8
A boy describes a confusing journey aboard a vehicle he recalls as electric or streetcar, ending in New Castle where a kind woman and a doctor cared for him. Hospital staff warned of a pesthouse for smallpox if he disobeyed. He vows to follow his father’s guidance and stay safe.
The article advises proper horse care focusing on watering before meals to aid digestion and prevent founder. It cautions against large water intakes after meals, notes a warmer horse may founder with excessive drinking, and endorses frequent small water allowances before and after exertion. It also discusses preferred stable and farmyard water access and hints at future discussions on farm building layout.
An illustrated plan shows a method to securely fasten a pole between two kicking horses in a stall. The design aims to restrain movement and protect handlers during work or horse training sessions. The illustration details placement and attachment points for safe restraint.
A Prairie Farmer description outlines a simple tether device using a horseshoe spike fixed at the manger center. A four inch rod drives into the pole end, a chain link secures the hook, and a clevis pin through a drilled hole near the top secures the setup. The pole is designed for easy removal and durability.
An experienced auctioneer with twenty years in the business offers services and guarantees satisfaction. The notice lists M. HH, Jeffrey, Bb Williston, N, D as the contact or endorsing names for auctioneering services.
By order of the County Commissioners sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Auditor in the Court House at Williston North. Bids must be on blank forms for county work ending April 1st, 1900. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Williston this 8th day of March, 1900. M. Austinany, County Auditor, Wins County.
From DeLaney camp north of the city about Dee Ist 08 one sorrel gelding weight about 1000 pounds three white feet and star in forehead branded 7HJ vented on left thigh Notify Vern Bostwick Culbert son Mont tt
Notice announces foreclosure of a May 1908 mortgage by Max Burkowski to The United States Land and Investment Company now The Savings Loan and Trust Co. The land, SW quarter of Section 24, Township 156, Range 104 west, will be sold at 2:00 PM May 22, 1909 at the courthouse steps to satisfy $12.70 plus costs. Attorneys: Incur & Bradford for the mortgagee. Minot, North Dakota.
Fred Soliske heir of Yeator Soliske of Squires N D filed intent to prove up land claim in Section 12 Township 166 Range 103 6th Meridian. Final proof before County Judge Williams Co N Williston N D on April 26 1909 with witnesses Charlie Harmon Cuba Vaselenko Mike Burlak John Zecrep all of Squires N D.
Notice of election to be held in Wiliston North Dakota on April 5 1909 for mayor and city officers including aldermen ward representatives police magistrate city justice of the peace and city treasurer. The notice lists candidates from Professional Citizens Socialist factions with names for mayor aldermen police magistrate and other offices. Voting hours are 8 am to 4 pm.
Mark Thomson of Williston North Dakota, applied August 24 1905 for homestead entry number 02487 near the Swo bth region in the Low meridian. He will appear before the Register and Receiver at Williston North Dakota on the Sunday of April 1909 to establish his claim. Witnesses Charles Newell Ed Henry Mle Arenson George Ray all reside in Williston North Dakota. GEO W WILSON Register.
By order of the Board of County Commissioners sealed bids are invited by the County Auditor in the Court House Williston until 10 A M April 16 for the erection of an addition to the County Jail. A certified check of 5000.00 is to accompany bid. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Williston N C March 3 1909 E M Atterberry County Auditor Williams Co
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