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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
4
Williston graphic notice shows publication timing at Williston North Dakota with Thursday issue cadence and reference to local post office positions. The readable fragment implies a standard weekly newspaper schedule and printing detail for the Williston area.
Official city notice details the Republican State Central Committee plan for a convention at the Opera House in Minot on Saturday May 34 1908 at 1 oclock forenoon to elect delegates and handle other business exempt from primary elections. It notes credentials procedures timely filings and contest grounds and outlines precinct and county committee election rules under the new law including chairmanship and state central committee membership.
Grand Forks citizens praise a cleaner city after May Day cleanup led by a civic league. The effort organized women and men into workers, sweeping away old paper weeds and dirt, with the Times noting women act while men resolve.
The county paper argues voters should elect L. Higley to the Register of Deeds, praising his business success and financial competence. It criticizes rival candidates and cites the editor’s past coverage, noting strong local ties and family connections to ward leadership.
Fred Southard of Williston North Dakota offers a five hundred thousand dollar loan on farms owned by Williams and McKenzie counties. The notice states available funds and contact in Williston for repayment terms.
Directors of the Nelson Irrigation project and Great Northern representatives met in the city on Tuesday to discuss improving land along the railway. The G N will assist in attracting buyers for the extra land and speeding the project’s progress.
Mrs Josie Darst formerly of this area died at her brother Phil Lips’s country home near town after years of ill health. She had gone to Spokane seeking health but died April 29 1908. Funeral services were held May 2 1908 at Congregational church at 2 80 p m with Rev Henness officiating. She leaves two children a son and daughter.
Ephor Grapuic writes from Williston to Toronto detailing his mother's paralysis and hospital care. He notes departing April 22 and arriving April 25, describes his mother as seriously ill but improving, and mentions good weather, growing crops, and abundant fruit. He expresses loyalty to North Dakota and best wishes to readers.
Ce dar View Mississippi merchant BG Stewart guarantees customers that a box of Dr Ling’s New Life Pills yields value equal to its weight in gold when suffering from consumption malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at Brownell's Drug Store. Price five cents.
Kate heir of Charles F. Peery of Trenton North Dakota files to prove residence and cultivation on the land described under Homestead entry No 25285. Proof set before the County Judge at Clinton Missouri on June 8 1908 with witnesses AD McAllister Frank Kerns WS Thornton and WS Martin. George W. Wilson registers.
The Markets column lists corrected prices for grain including Wheat and Flax various Nos and Barley Oats Corn and Barley per 100 units. Live stock prices cover cattle hogs sheep and chickens per pound with dressed figures. Produce prices for butter eggs and vegetables per bushel are noted.
A contest affidavit by Abraham Abood challenges Homestead Entry 85707 filed Oct 4 with claims of abandonment over six months, no improvements, or residence. Notice to appear and present evidence is set for 10:00 a.m. June 1906 before the Register and Receiver at Williston Land Office ND. Publication ordered due to attempted personal service failing.
Department of the Interior Williston Land Office reports a contest affidavit by Charley J Vicha against Homestead entry 40614 filed April 18 1906 for section 4. Contest cites abandonment lack of residence and unimproved condition. Hearing set for June 3 1908 in Williston ND with attorney Geo Gilmore for contestant and address in Minot ND.
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