Williston trader sells bulls and famed local figures die
A mixed Williston item lists sale of registered short horn bulls by H A Nelson Hoftlund and reports two prominent deaths. Admiral Sampson died at 62 in Washington DC from brain hemorrhage on May 6. William Vilas Rowell, known as Doffy Rowell, died suddenly of a hemorrhage in Williston ND on April 25. Rowell, son of former Dane County official Geo F Rowell, had a storied early life in Mazomanie and Madison, football fame in 1897, and transitioned through dairy business roles before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Sampson
Washington, D. C
William Vilas Rowell
Doffy” Rowell
Williston
N. D
Geo. F. Rowall Sr
Dane Counts
Michigan
Mazomanie
Madison
Theeam
Madiae
West
E. Moore
Lloyd H. Dow
Dr. DB. Collins
George Dow, Jr
Thincity
Thin Company
Elka Lodige
Wis
Cautionary Tale On Newspaper Burrows And Household Havoc
A Kansas paper recounts a man's frugal habit of letting his neighbor borrow the home paper. A chain of mishaps ensues: a boy is injured by barbed wire while fleeing a yard swarm of bees, a cow dies after entering a corn field, a churn of cream spills and teeth are damaged, a new carpet is ruined, the hired man elopes with the oldest daughter, the dog tears apart hens, and calves chew tails from shirts. The piece uses humor to warn against borrowing and haste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hincken
Cattle for Sale in Culbertson Montana
Cattle for sale in Culbertson Montana offering Montana Manitoba and Minnegota stock. Seller will meet competitors at low prices. Pure bred cattle always on hand. Contact J N Bain Culbertson Mont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Manitoba
Minnegota
J.N. Bain
Culbertson
Mont
Weather summary for Williston North Dakota April 1902
Meteorological summary from Williston station notes mean April temperature over 24 years 43 and this month 40 with a high of 72 on the eighth and a low of 18 on the second. Total precipitation and days by condition are given with 19 clear days 6 partly cloudy and 5 cloudy. below zero values indicated by Tl. E W Daxiesa agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
N. D
E. W. Daxiesa
Agent Weather Burean
Notice for Publication at Minot North Dakota
Notice to publish of a land patent matter. The district court clerk advises that a proof will be made to establish residence and cultivation on the land described. Witnesses listed include Hendrickson Winfield Duna B Weyn Gustav Metzger all of Williston and Apel R Saysoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant Ogicn
Minot
Behierbeek
District Court
W Faums Cout
Willis Lang Roe
Otant
Matthews
Township
Isi
Gle Vaud
Hendrickson
Winfield
Duna
B.weyn
Gustav B. Metzger
Williston
X. Apel R
Saysoes
Register
Notice for Publication Land Office Minot 1903
Notice announces final proof hearing for ANS PEDER HENDRICKSON H E No 262 in Williston North Dakota. It lists witnesses Grane Matthews Winfield Dunn Ole B Bryn Gunray B Metzner and others. Also alias contest notice by Murray M Stuey against homestead entry No OL asserting lack of residence improvements and nonpayment of war service. hearing set before Register and Receiver Minot April 18 1903 and June 1 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
N. D
Settine
Louis Schierberk
District Court of WA
X. B
Williston
Ans Peder Hendrickson
H.E
Grane Matthews
Winfield
Dunn
Ole B. Bryn
Gunray B. Metzner
Uprit
B.C. Sansony
Register
Department of the Lotertor
United States Land Oflen
Murray M. Stuey
Agiine
Ontey No
Ord
Han
Wey Hwy
Eneida
Servien
United States
Spain
Moon Jone
United States Land Office
North Dakota
Ap Eit
Ci Sanhorn
Rewinter
Jamies Johnson
N.D
Public Land Notice Seeks Proof for Edith McKay Claim
Notice from Minot Land Office lists Edith Leota McKay claim No 3804 for NW section 19 township 99 range 96 to prove continuous residence and cultivation before Louis Schierbeck at Williston on May 24, 1908. It also records Frank M Henwood’s timber land purchase sworn statement and witnesses for Minot office hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publicat
Minog
N. D
Louis Schierbeck
District Court of Williams Counts
Williston
D.D
Edith Leota McKay
H. E
James M. Mortman
Arthur J. Carer
Nessop
Charles W. Smith
Herbert E. Field
Contested Land Claim Notice in Minot North Dakota
A formal contest notice filed by Elizabeth Comford challenges Milton A. Grubb’s claim of residence and cultivation on land in Minot ND. It outlines that the absence from the land may not be due to military service and orders publication and response by 10 o clock at the United States Land Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inverior
United States
Ofice
Binot
N.D
Alice
Isaac H. i
Avian
Lewis
Qavy
Marine Corpa
United Butehea
United
Louis Sehierbeck
Williams County
Williston
Dannie
Black A. R
Black A. R. On July Sth. Ae Bafare the Rtic
Esc
Difico
Minot
North Dakot
Mays C
Sanborn
Rogistor
United States Land
Elizabeth Comford
Milton
Navy
Marine
Spal
Saini
Mint N. de
Allie Davit
Saxwonx
Register
Timber Landa Notice for Publication Timber Landa
Notice of a United States Timber Land Offer under the 1878 act, filed by Charles Davis of Ward County North Dakota. The entry lists claim details for lots in townships and dates for proof of advancement, with names of witnesses and a call to file claims before the Register and Receiver in Minot North Dakota on June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Minot
Congress
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Charles Davis
Welles
Ward
North Dakota
Janke
Nix
Angus, McKay
White Earth
X. C. H. Paulson
Welby
Ni Xick Comford
A. Swanon
Sanborn, Reistor
Notice of Timber Land Publication Under 1878 Act
Notice announces Timber Land publication under the 1878 act with a claim by Harry B Hutchins of White Earth North Dakota. It lists township 14 range 81 and sets June 21, 1902 as the deadline to file adverse claims and to prove timber or stone content before the Register and Receiver at Minot North Dakota.
Timber Land Notice for Publication in North Dakota
Notice hereby is given that in compliance with the timber and public land act of 1878 the lands described in Township Not specified Range Not specified will be offered for entry. The register and receiver will hear testimony on the value of the land for timber or stone rather than agricultural use, with claims due by June 1902. Harry Hutchins and others from White Earth and nearby counties appear as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Minot
North Dakota
Act of Congress
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Frank M. Henwood
Williston
Papity
Williama
Staty
Suweshaly No
Joseph Stroml
James Heffernan
Frank Davis
George Baker
Idith Dluy
Daly
States
Onion
Binet
N. Do
Marenath
Congress of Bunede
Californiie
Harry
Hutchins
White Earth
Ward
North Dacotay
Bor No
Township 14
Range Ney
Lsmore
Augua McKay
Nick Comford
Jus
Robinson
N. D
Marts RC
Saxtorn
Rewintor
N. C
Canetessatdunesrd
Orewmn
Washuston Territory
Ice
Nicholas W. Coalford
White Enrth
Wael
Noth Dakota
Nott
Aml Roewiver
Harry Hutchins
McKay
Mucky Stuev
Williamts
Mingi
Juin
Macht R
Saxiiony
Renzistor
Notice for Publication Timber Land Claim North Dakota
Notice is hereby given under the Timber Land Act of 1878 that Charles Wed Wiffiston of Williams North Dakota filed a sworn statement for the purchase of described land in North Dakota. The claim is set for May 10 before the Register and Receiver at Minot. All adverse claimants must file by May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sminor
N. C
California
Oragon
Nevada
Charles Wed Wiffiston
Williams
Ranier
Uae
Linibor
Cis
North, Dakota
Joseph G.stroud
Stroud
N. D
William Jol Frod
Power
Chironer Parker
Minot
N.D
Ans
Permanetaines
Peete Tien
Ding
C. Banworn
Timber Land Notice for Publication 1878 Timber Land Act
Notice under the 1878 Timber Land Act listing Sarah Merry of Welby Ward County as applicant for land in California Oregon Nevada and Washington Territory. Witnesses Herbert Pagloom and others are named. Claimants must file by June 12 to preserve their interests at the register’s office in Minot.
Timber Land Notice under 1878 Act in North Dakota
Notice for publication from the U S Land Office Minot North Dakota dated February 28 1902 announcing a timber land entry under the 1878 Act. It lists applicant names and land details for a tract in Township Range and section numbers and notes a sworn statement and proof requirements to establish intent to cultivate or use the land. Public proceedings will occur at the Minot office with dates for claimants to file.
Notice of Timber Land Entry Minot North Dakota 1902
Public notice from Minot North Dakota dated March 6 1902 states McKay of Ward County North Dakota has filed a sworn statement to claim a tract under the timber and stone act. Witnesses Henry S Hutchins Jacob Be Tier Nek Cumford and others from White Earth are named. Adverse claimants must file by the final date with the register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Otter
Minot
N. D
Ubisothen
Iris
North Dakota
Hewamosis
Hutchins
Jacut
Cumford
Gos
Robin Wonyull
White Earth
B.C. Saxuony
Public notice of land claim and parcel sale details
A fragmented public notice from a historical newspaper lists a land claim filing date and property details in several states including California Oregon and Washington. It mentions a sale process, proof of ownership showing timber value, and a court receiver. Names such as Elizabeth Durker and Nash Dakota appear amid a list of witnesses and officials.
Notice of timber land entry in North Dakota
In compliance with federal timber land sales acts, Julia S. Tee of White Earth ND seeks entry of the SW 1/4 of Section 1 Township 18 Range 6 for timber lands. Witnesses Andie McKay Nick Comford Charins Davis and Harles Hotchins, all of White Earth, testify. Claimants must file by June 23 with R. C. Sanborn, Register, Minot North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
Congress
Calif Oregon
Nevada
Auston Territory
Ant
Jugust
Julia S. Tee
Jacob
White Earth
Ward
North Dakota
Ranga Nu
Juine
She Hames
Andie McKay
X. Dei
Nick Comford
White
Earth
N. Dei Charins Davis
N.D
Hares Hotchins
R. C. Sanborn
Wrusister
United State Land Offer in Minot North Dakota
Notier issues notice under an act for sale of public lands by Jacob Re Tile of White Earth County Ward North Dakota. Land described as timber or agricultural parcels in Township No 55, with sale terms and deadline stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Stats Lawl Oniee
Mitnet
North Das
Notien
California
Oregon
Nevin
Washington
Elizabeth Durker
John H. Darkee
White Barth
Ward
Nore
Aericulturs Rota
Afl
Chun
Prinre Ue Hsister
Ainats
Dakota
Aneus Meus
Nick Comfort
White A Davis
White
Burt Lh. As
Witte Furth
United State
Minot
North Dal Kota
Notier
Ncbat Caparrsy
Sewiuta
Angustith
Jacot
Cosnty
North Dakota
Minar
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Stroud Bros
Calderwood
Boothrond
Williston Land Co
Silings
Profs
Stewart's Building
Main Street
M. B. Calderwood
A. A. Austill
Bell & Austill, Undertakers
Buford and Culbertson
William Snyder
Williston, N. D
Essey Des
Connectin
Thomas & Monroe
Fargo
Land Office
Said Inod
Paul Renville
William McTwvish
Martin Jacobson
John Poole
Bern
Fred
Solie
Contentant
William Lowry
Mariie
United den
Rexpand
Penis Schierbeek
District Court of Williams Goats
R.C. Banhorn
Rosgiatoe
A Anwun L. Hanscom
E. O. DeWitt
Brownell & McPhee
Chamber of Commerce
Minneapolis
Board of Trade
Duluth
Members Board of Trade
Chic Chun
Com
Star Meat Market
Makersi's
Williston Graphic
H. A. Nelson Hoftlund
Tost
F. J. Davies & Co
Weather Bureau
Prireien
Missouri
Belyea
LD Sweetman
Ballons ND
Range
Little Muddy Valley Co
BR. H
Sweeenaw
Foreman
Roa Uligh
E. L. Moore
Brand
Wime
Timber Landa
United States Land Cilien
Rexister
Olice
Calitarain
Newari
Joseph
Strood
Strand
Wallace
Torushid
Minat
Clare
Ert Nto
Ole Thorsen
Postoffice
Aidreas
Nelson, N.D
W. C. Barstad
Hortland
Walliams County
John Heffernan
Williston, N
F. A
R. A. Jones
Dealera
P.O
Boford
D. F
Frank Conlin
Wal
Spanish Poliams County
Ana Wik
The
Ross Horse Co
John A. Ross
Stony Creek
N. de Anglé
H. L. Ennis
Emmistas Piedad
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