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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1906
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR lists county offices including editor and publisher roles, county judgeess, deeds and coroner, school superintendent, surveyor, and a county attorneys office. The text appears to be an incomplete roster of local officials and titles.
A 350 pound dynamite explosion near Casselton North Dakota shattered windows in Knight and Lowman blocks and damaged chimneys and structures. One workman reportedly missing after the blast at the Great Northern water reservoir site. The public feared an earthquake until investigators ruled it otherwise.
Letters to the North Dakota Commissioner of Police from FE Sampson, London Prudential supervisor, request information on son Gerald Arthur Sampson. The 20 year old left Winnipeg three years ago for farm work and was last in Mayville, North Dakota, last September. His mother and father, of Lewisham London, request any information on his whereabouts.
The alcohol bill moves to the full Ways and Means Committee after approval by the internal revenue tax removal for technical uses. It exempts denatured domestic alcohol from tax for lighting heating and motor uses and becomes effective three months after passage, with Treasury to handle administration. The bill could cut fuel costs, making alcohol cheaper than kerosene or gasoline, and enables production from any starch containing grain or plant material.
Will Open Law Office Attorney A. Lilison visited the city this week. He has decided to make this city his home and arranged an office. Mrs Ellifson will open a shorthand school and has rented the Calderwood flat for the venture.
A traveling man living in Grand Forks reports seeing missing farmer Davidson near Crookston in northern Minnesota. He says Davidson is alive and well, ending months of mystery about his disappearance and the theories of suicide or murder.
After Bishop Hartzell visited Grand Forks, the M E Bishop of Africa, the Grand Forks Methodist church agreed to start a central Africa mission. The venture will be named for Grand Forks and funded solely by that city.
Money without delay. Call or write us if you wish to make a loan on your farm. Towest rate of interest. No bonus. No examination fee. Money is yours as soon as papers are signed. Moborosa & Cariteo, Joint Union Block, Williste.
Minot North Dakota March 3 1906 contest affidavit filed by Louis Vacura against homestead entry 3108 of Henry E Edwards alleges absence from the land for over six months no residence no improvements and no cultivation except a small shade plant. Hearing set May 12 1906 before the U.S. Land Office official in Minot with due due diligence notice by publication and final hearing before the referee and receiver.
Minot North Dakota March 3 1906 a contest affidavit filed by Louis Vacura against Claude F. Richards homestead entry No 26587 alleging abandonment nonresidence lack of cultivation or improvements except shed and absence due to service in the army or marine corps final hearing set May 12 1908 before the United States Land Office official in Minot North Dakota notice to appeal respond and provide evidence at 10 a.m. May 5 1906 before Notary Public Gion R Beckett in Ray Williams County North Dakota L D McGamay Register Annland Attorney Minot ND 396
City Auditor submits the budgetary report for March 1 1906 detailing warrants outstanding cash on hand indebtedness and property values for Williston North Dakota. City officials certify the statement reflects financial status as per bank records and city funds.
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