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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
8
An incumbency letter from Cass County auditor Olson seeks Republican primary support for the State Auditor race. He pledges honesty and direct supervision of the office from Bismarck and emphasizes accountability to the people of North Dakota.
Howard Ry Lamppay announces in Williston Williams County that he seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff at the June primaries. He describes his long residency in Williams County and farming background, urges voters to review his character and fitness, and pledges to perform all sheriff duties to the best of his ability.
A candidate for sheriff in Williams County declares intent to run for the ensuing term. The filing subject to Republican voters approval at the primary on Wednesday the 24th, 1908, per Malvolin Mackay.
A candidate declares intent to seek the office of sheriff in Willican County at the village Frary election held on Weidner the 24th of 1g. The statement outlines eligibility and formal bid for the sheriff position.
We the voters of Williams County announce Mitchell as a Republican candidate for Sheriff, subject to the primary election in June 1908. The declaration appears in a local party notice.
Williston North Dakota March 12 0s announces self as Republican candidate for Williams County sheriff seeks votes from electors in the county for the June 24 108 primary election.
To the voters of Williams County Republicans, Lam announces his candidacy for sheriff subject to primary division. June 24 primary election. Lam pledges to perform duties without fear or favor and earnestly solicits votes and support from Republicans, signed BL Olson.
A notice to Republicans in Williams County announces Jana Cane seeking re election as County Judge. She asks support in the June 24 1908 Republican primary after serving one term and pledges to continue duties as she sees them.
A publican candidate, presenting as a representative hopeful from the 41st legislative district, declares candidacy ahead of the June 24 election. The author claims fourteen years of residence in the district and five terms served in public life, pledging to use experience and service to benefit residents if elected.
Representative candidate announces intention to run for the North Dakota House from a district. He pledges to act in the best interests of the people and the state, subject to Republican primary voters.
Youhe voters of Williams County are asked to support WHT Pow for the Republican nomination for treasurer. The candidate promises to personally conduct the office if nominated and elected and asks for voters' support at the June 4 primary.
Candidate announces run for the Republican nomination for Register of Deeds subject to the primaries on the 24th day of spring. The statement expresses earnest support and solicits votes from the electorate.
Van BR Brown announces candidacy for Williams County State's Attorney in North Carolina, seeking Republican primary support and stating commitment to the office subject to voters' will. Local party activity noted as part of the campaign filing.
Bowman North Dakota March 24 A county commissioners meeting adopts a resolution for immediate erection of a 48 by 48 foot two story court house with basement on block 1 of the Bowman townsite. It will be cement block fireproof with vaults sheriff quarters jail and possible future expansion. Bids open April 10 1908.
Notice states mortgage by Christopher L Gran and Anna O Gyan to Dr N Mylklestad dated Oct 3 1907 in Williams County North Dakota will be foreclosed at the front door of the Court House Williston ND on Monday April 6 1908 at 10 AM to satisfy debt of 185 65 plus costs. Also contains notice for publication of land claim in Williston with witnesses listed.
The Williston North Dakota City Council invites sealed bids for sidewalk construction in the city, to be received by April th with plans on file at the City Engineer's office. Bids must include a certified check. the council may reject any bid. The notice is dated March 28 1906 and signed by GEO. W. WILSON, Register.
The Williston Registration Board sets dates in all wards for voter registration ahead of the April 6 1908 city election. Registration occurs March 24 and 31 with polls opening 9 am in ward one at the courthouse ward two at Sam Boyd’s livery ward three at Fred Bemis’s residence. Also includes a testimonial about Bucklen’s Arnica Salve from East Raymond Maine and a notice of final proof for Homestead entry No 4204 by Manusdea Abond with witnesses named.
A contest notice filed by A J Phillips challenges Ernest E Wilford for homestead entry No 30404 in township 162 range 101. The contester alleges abandonment for over fourteen months and no residence or improvements. Hearings set for March 25 1907 and final hearing April 4 1908 in Williston North Dakota. service by publication ordered. Witnesses named by Michill P Ligaite to prove continuous residence.
Notice is given that Alaker of Wilburn will present final five year proof to support his homestead claim No 14740, scheduled April 13, before the Receiver. He must establish residence and cultivation of the land. Witnesses named include James Snyder Andrew Rierly Kil Alsaker John Peterson all of Wilbur, Washington.
In Willis United States Land Office two contestants claim homestead entry defaults. John M Bark and Adolph Frederickson allege that the entries have been abandoned and not cultivated or resided on, with hearings set for May 14 and May 20, 1908. Attorneys W B Overson and FG Greenup represent contestants.
The notice lists Willis Stuur heir duhe R Major of Wilbur ND intending to make final five year proof on claim for Homestead entry No 21060 with proof date set before AL Butler and others in Williston ND on March 28 1908. Also Charles A Millen of Williston ND announces intent to make final five year proof for Homestead entry No 1006 with witnesses Blankenship Smith and others, before Albert Bourne on April 15 1908. William Hartman of Williston ND files for final five year proof for Homestead entry No 102 with witnesses Stewart Dennis Lain Mintzberger and others, before GEO W Wilson in Williston ND.
Public leasing of school and institution lands in Williams County North Dakota set for April 2 at 1 am in Williston Court House. Auctions offer leases on cultivated and hay lands with minimums and annual rent terms. list of lands filed with county auditor. University Land Board reserves right to reject bids. Separate notices paragraph in same document list final five year proofs for homestead entries and filings by residents of Williston ND with dates and witnesses.
Newell br Erickson of Williston North Dakota files intention to make proof for a homestead entry under the act. Proof will be made before John Flittie at Williston on April 10. Witnesses listed include John Slind Henning Hanson Anton Hararad Haakon Jorgensen all of Williston. GEO W. Wilson, Register.
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