01 May 1902
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
1
The report states James Smith will begin duties as roundhouse foreman on May first. It provides no information on who will replace him, and notes limited housing options for boarders at Mrs B L Hardaway on North Main Street.
Seed potatoes offered by A Mockel. Peter Kirkie visits Williston. Hedderich Bros. receive six carloads of lumber and plan prompt fills. Dr J B Pherrin, electrician, oversees Stroud Bros long distance line. he now lives near Williston. Local notes on insanity verdict, town officers election, and new store promotions. Also mentions Stroud Bros poles, Buford Mercantile sales, and Williston real estate and ferry plan for Arbor Day.
An old time ad blends remedies for coughs colds and throat ailments with claims for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and other products. It notes rail staff moves and local happenings including land plans and a dam loss, while promoting new ice contracts and a memorial project related to a late president.
William V Rowell, a popular Williston resident since 1900, died Friday afternoon April 25 1902 from a hemorrhage caused by consumption of the tongue. Born October 17 1877 near Coder River Michigan he built a career with the U S government and later in local business and telephony. He served in sports and music, led an orchestra, and was active in civic groups. his funeral at the Congregational church drew a large crowd. He leaves a father and mother and two brothers in the area.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Williston advertiser offering ice cream with unclear details and contact hints. The legible name appears as A. M. Kiva and a street mention Main, with scattered numbers and street hints. No clear event date or price is readable.
Montana and Manitoba area listings advertise cattle for sale, including Pare bred bulls. J N Buin of Culbertaon Montana offers cattle in a car lot area with a flexible price and mentions meeting competing offers.
A family thanks all who offered kindness and sympathy after the recent death of their son and brother. They extend heartfelt appreciation for support during the illness, the last rites, and since then.
A quirky vintage remedy claim promises rapid cold relief using Col Taxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The text touts a one day cure with no payment if unmet, though details and price are vague and unclear from the brief fragment.
An unreadable clipping mentions NaN R W Stroud and a South Ride Taeeday with a drill for omit win and fier supplied by Teort Rowell Dow and L C Barrall. Clare Leonhardy departed for Havre on Friday morning, heading to a formal home.
Alfred Heinge of Quincy extols DaWin's Littles Early Risers for constipation and torpid liver, claiming they never gripe or distress users. Separate note lists warrants drawn on the school district treasurer fund, with various warrant numbers and nominal amounts.
Fragments describe a sale of clothes and garments for men and women with emphasis on prompt attention. Mentions Mrs. A. M. Maderson and Seta MabEneon in relation to the event. Details are obscured, but the tone suggests a shopping notice for ready to wear attire and suits.
Community updates mention forty acres broken on a claim ready for tax. Jack Hayes plans travel south this week. Wilkinson visits, Mr Schroeder hosts at Wye Tose place. Mentions Great Northern Willinton line, two stores, two lumber yards, and requests county commissioners fix roads to boost trade.
A patient recounts rapid relief after trying Kodol digestion aid amid years of digestive discomfort. The account describes severe symptoms, a decisive moment grabbing at the product, and a quick recovery, credited to the medicine's natural digestive supports from Brownell & McPhee.
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