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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
4
Announcing arrival to sell a full line of shelf and hardware, stoves, tinware, wagons, buggies, and farm machinery at Lower Odd Fellows Hall. Opening day May 1 includes tree display and a grand ball at the Opera Hall with music and refreshments. Proclaims fair prices and service to earn local trade.
Notice is given that a settler has commenced a claim to prove residence on land described as section 4 in township 154 range 10k near Williston North Dakota. Witnesses named include Lester Goulter Arthur D Mitts Jose Brown and Judd Pettis. The hearing or action is to be noted by Williston and records filed by R C Sanpors.
Land Office at Minot N D March 27 notices filed by settler Albert Poole H E No 2418 for the sw and sew secs 10 and nig secs 15 township 157 range 8 to prove residence and cultivation. before Relator and Receiver at Minot May 10 witnesses Paul Renville William McTavish Martin Jacobson John Poole all of Minot and White Earth North Dakota. BR C Sanponn Register.
Rumor says a major redivision on Great Northern Road will shift Williston to Kalispell and Dakota routes toward Cana Lake. Officials reportedly favor the plan after a city briefing Monday, with Bendon division days not opposing. Also notes sale of Belgian hare and Odd Fellows anniversary with dancing and refreshments at Fort Buford Lodge.
Proceedings show the board meeting in Williston with full membership. Bills allowed include bailiff fees stenographer street work and clerk fees. A petition by Joseph Stroud for a town telephone line franchise was granted on condition he publish the ordinance. Board adjourned on motion.
Notice declares an election at the Williston court house in Willian County North Dakota on Monday May 5 1902 for one year terms. Officers include First District treasurer Second District trustee Third District trustee clerk and peace officer marshal. Polls open 9 am to 4 pm. Dated April 20 1901 by Clerk A L Burier.
Notice announces that settlers named have filed for final proof to support their claims at Williston North Dakota. It lists witnesses and dates and names the registering official and location for proof before Lois Sobierbeck.
Notice records Hans Peder Hendrickson of Williston North Dakota intends to prove his claim to land in Williams County. A hearing before Schierbeck, clerk of the district court, Williston, North Dakota, is set for May 7th, 192. Witnesses listed include Grant Matthews Winford Dunn Olom Bryn Gustav Metzger, all of Williston North Dakota.
Department of the Interior announces a land contest filed by Elizabeth Comford against Milton J. Grubb for homestead No 7722 dated May 23, 1901 in township 9 5 south range 9 3 west. The contest alleges lack of actual residence and failure to cultivate. appearance and evidence are required at 10 a.m. on a specified date before the register and receiver at the Minot Land Office. Service could not be made personally. notice is by publication.
Timber Land Act notice to publish in Minot North Dakota states that a claim is made for the purchase of lots in section 26 and section 9 with range, seeking proof the land is valuable for timber rather than agriculture. Names purport to file claims by June 16, 1902, before the register and receiver.
Notice in Minot North Dakota under the Timber Land Act of June 8 1878. Charles W James of WillistonND filed sworn statement for land in township 183 range 10 section 18 seeking timber and agricultural use proof. Hearing set before the Register on May 19 1902 with witnesses Stroud Johnson Parker. Adverse claims must file by May 14 1902.
Notice of publication for a timber land sale under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878. In Minot North Dakota the sworn statement identifies land in sections 2 township 10 range 6 as valuable for timber. sale date set for February 1 1902 with claimants and adjoiners invited to file objections by June 1 1912.
Notice in Minot North Dakota under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878. Joseph G Stroud of Stroud Wallace County North Dakota sworn statement filed with land office seeking timber land claim in Township 133 Range 100. He will prove land is more valuable for timber than agriculture before the Register and receiver in Minot.
Notice is given that the named settler has filed intent to make commutation proof in support of her claim. The proof will be before Lanuis'dehlerbeck, district court clerk, at Williston, North Dakota, on a stated date in town 154 range. Witnesses include Bi 2 is Non Asthar J. C 11 of prman, Noetae we Ber Charles W. Watts Hatbort Be Field, ad Wika, C'aawnons, Rewinter.
United States Land Office announces sale of timber lands in North Dakota with sworn statement No.85. lands in Williston area may be granted for timber or stone. Hearing and proof to be presented at Minot on July 7, 1902. Witnesses listed include Joseph Stroud James Heteraun Frank Davis George Baker. Adverse claimants must file by the date.
Notice for publication under June 3 1878 timber lands act. Charles Davis of Welby Ward North Dakota files sworn statement for lots in section and township to prove timber or stone claims. Claims adverse to be filed before the Register at Minot North Dakota by June 1 1902. Angus McKay H Paulson Swanson Black comfor and others named.
Notice is given under the timber and stone act. Harry Hutchins of White Earth ND filed sworn statement for the purchase of section 6 in township 188 range 9. He will prove the land is more valuable for timber than agriculture at Minot ND on June 71 1902 before Register R C Sawnony. Adverse claimants should file by June 2 192.
Notice dated March 6 1902 states compliance with the Timber Act of June 3 1878 for California Oregon Nevada Washington Territory extended to all public lands. Angus McKay of White Earth North Dakota filed sworn statement 11 on township 158 Runge Ro. Action to prove land claim before judge on or before June 21 witnessed by S. Hutchins Mord and Jos. Robin. Adverse claimants must file by the deadline. Receiver at Minot North Dakota.
Elisabeth Durkee wife of John H. Durkee of White Earth Ward County North Dakota has filed to purchase 58 percent of Section 21 Township 1 Range 8 under the Timber and Stone Act. The claim is to timber land not agricultural use with a June 28 1902 deadline to establish the claim before the Register and Receiver at North Dakota. Witnesses named Angus McKay N Dywick Comford Charles Davis Harry Hutchins all from White Earth. Public notice calls adverse claimants to file by June 28 1902.
United States Land Office at Minot announces a land entry notice under the June 3 1878 act. It lists the White Earth area in Senteraut county North Dakota and a claim for agricultural use with proof due June 28 1902. Names residents of White Earth appear as interested parties and adverse claimants.
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