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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
4
A 1902 notice from the North Dakota Agricultural College warns farmers how to treat flax seed with formaldehyde. It emphasizes gradual application, thorough drying, and avoiding soaking to prevent seed death. Readers are advised to consult Bulletin No. 50 for full instructions, available in about two weeks from March 20.
A promotional notice touts Doctor Brown's Blood Berries as a scientifically prepared remedy for men and women. It claims to cure diseases caused by poor blood and weak nerves if directions are followed, boasting hundreds of cures and stating it is not a patent medicine. Sold at Brownell & McPhee.
Land Office at Minot North Dakota announces that Henry C Youngkin H E No 2 seeks to prove continuous residence and cultivation on a 134 1 64 acre tract in township 134 range W1 Williston area. Witnesses listed: Lester V Coulter Arthur D Mills Joseph Z Brown Judd Pettis all of Williston. Signatures by R C Sanborn Register.
A collage of items mentions subscribing to The Minneapolis Journal with a North Dakota map offer, a Williston blizzard tale, land office business before the clerk, and a jury trial in Bismarck where Mark Murphy faced embezzlement charges. It notes wolves near Williston and the bounty dynamics affecting northern traders.
A ten dollar reward is offered for two horses missing since September 20, 1901 from Jon Prattien’s ranch on Stony Creek, Williams County. The roan horse bears BS on the left shoulder and carries high head. the black mare is branded RJ on the left thigh and had a halter. Respondents are asked to return the horses to the ranch for the reward. The notice appears dated January 25, 1902.
Minot North Dakota February 28 1902 notice that Joseph Stroud filed sworn statement for the purchase of lots 7 and 9 section in township 134 range 100 seeking timber or stone land. Proof scheduled before Register May 19 1902 at Minot ND with witnesses Clarence Parker Power Samuel Arnis and William all of Minot. Adverse claimants must file by May 19 1902.
Notice states intention to make final proof to support claim before district court clerk at Williston North Dakota on a stated date. Names claimant Charles Rinker and witnesses Robert J. Ross John Wasal Schierbeck all of Williston.
Notice under the Timber and Stone Act of June 3 1878 from United States Land Office Minot North Dakota announcing Nicholas W Comford White Earth ND filed sworn statements to purchase Lots 2 and 4 section 2 town 11 range 85 and Lot 1 section 37 town 11 range 85 with witnesses Harry Hutchins Argue Meas Murray Busey and others. Adverse claimants must file by June 21 1902.
The settlor has fled notice of intent to make commutation proof for the 1 1/2 net acre land in Williston Williams County North Dakota. Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation are Lester V. Coulter Arthur D. Mills Joseph Brown and Judd Pettis all of Williston. R. C. Sasnors Register.
United States Land Office notices timber land claims under the Timber and Stone Act of 1878. Harry Hutchins of White Earth ND files sworn statement No seeking validation of land described by section township range in Ward County. Public claimants must file before June 16 1902 with Register R C Sanvory in Minot ND. witnesses listed include Angus McKay Jacob Tar Nick Comford and Jus Robinson.
Notice is hereby given that William Bhi slilent of Ward County North Dakota has filed final proof to prove up desert land claim No 24 for se and lots in section 2 township 161 range 41 before the Register and Receiver U S Land Office Minot North Dakota on Wednesday April 13. Witnesses to prove irrigation and reclamation include Davis of Minot ND Hawita or Hawita GudcanD and Thomas GudcanD.
Nicholas Cumford contests John A Benoit homestead entry No 4b dated June 1 1900 for Section 15 Township 168 Range St alleging failure to establish residence or cultivate land and no habitable home built. Public notice ordered after failed personal service. appearance required by 10 o clock on April 21 before the Register and Receiver in Minot North Dakota. Meredith 192 filed proper affidavit.
Notice under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 that Angus Mekas of White Earth Ward North Dakota filed sworn statement for the purchase of land described in section township range. The land will be offered for proof to show timber value versus agricultural use before the Register and Receiver in Minot North Dakota on the 21st day of June 1902. Witnesses named are Harry Hutchins Jacob Re Ter Nick Comford and Tobias Lou of White Earth ND. Adverse claimants must file before the date.
Department of the Interior contest notice from the United States Land Office in Minot North Dakota concerns Elizabeth Comford and Romanse Ames regarding a land allotment in Section 29. It alleges nonresidence or failure to build a habitable dwelling as required by law and cites a formal response date of April 21. The Register and Receiver, Sanborn, announce publication and service due to due diligence showing service could not be personally effected.
Ben Bradskerud, contestant, files a contest against John J. Fighe’s homestead entry No 5897 in Minot North Dakota. Allegations claim abandonment for over six months prior to filing and lack of bona fide residence. oído absence not due to military service. Notice ordered for public publication and hearing set for March 2 before the Register and Receiver.
Public land records announce a timber land entry by Charley W. James of Williston to be proven May 19 in Minot North Dakota. Witnesses listed. contest notices urge filings by May 19. another notice covers contest against John M. Barker’s homestead entry with hearings set for April 8 and April 13.
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