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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text references Shocift County and a district court with mentions of a bounty surveyor state’s attorney and schools. Readable elements point to a legal or official notice scene in a county court context. The item lacks coherent facts to confirm a specific action or outcome.
Weather data for Williston North Dakota shows daily readings with average temperature 42 degrees. Reports note cloudy conditions on several days and occasional clear spells with highs reaching 62 and lows around 38. Overall the week ended with variable cloud cover and a mild mean temperature near 50.
Van R Brown announces candidacy for reelection as Williams County State’s Attorney North Dakota subject to the next primary. He asks Williams County voters for support in the June 19 1906 primary election. Orta ATN OSEN
A candidate named Swinb announces seeking the nomination for the North Dakota House of Representatives from Ward and Williams Counties. He states the bid is subject to the will of the people on June 19 and signs the notice with respect.
Rose Valley residents Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Peery of Buford spent last week with Rey and Mrs. Snow while Mr. Peery prepared to open a stock of groceries at Trenton. Chas Thornton hauled lumber for the Trenton Cash store. Rev. W. J. Snow assisted carpentry on the store. Rain Sunday disrupted Sunday School. visits and dinners continued among local families.
A list of merchants offers a 325 Werner Piano as a prize to the most popular young lady of Williston. Participating firms include Adam McCormick Groceries Green yard Brog E Ven Antwerp Furnit A. DB. Erickeon Photographs Tona Freeman Millinery Wm Snyder Novelties L Powell Tailor Annie Johnston Laundry H. Smith Jableller L. V. Coulter Blacksmith.
The Williston North Dakota canvassing board met at the City Council room on Tuesday evening in April 1906. Hon H H La Due chaired the session with Aldermen Baldwin Van Dyke Wegley and McChesney present. The board canvassed official returns from the April 2 1906 city election and found the results regular and lawful with candidates named as voted for.
Official canvass records voting results for Alderman at large in Williston North Dakota 1904 1906 with candidates Hayes Brownell Wegley and others. It notes total votes eighty two, declares majority for O B Hayes and S Brownell and adjourned meetings of city council with asset duties and oaths of office filed.
Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before H Brown Clerk of the District Court in Williston ND on day 605 William He Rowe 1B No 20805 for the nos BoC 2 twHrTSS rate 1027 witnesses to prove continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land H Ralph Evans Melvin H Robbins Honey McBu nt oni Thomas Lingleall Gladys GL D McGatax Rogister
Notice for publication in Minot North Dakota area. The named holder has not yet begun final proof. The claimant will appear before Commissioner Hardowsy at Willson ND to prove residency and cultivation for land in Township 10 Range 6. Witnesses listed include Ay Panger, Alfred Robinson, George Wood, Slater, all of Wilbur North Dakota.
Notice is hereby given that a mortgage executed by Joe and Lydia Len to C Y Palmer, dated November 1 1900 and recorded December 1 1900 in Williams County North Dakota, will be foreclosed at public auction at the Williston courthouse on June 6 1906 at 2 oclock PM to satisfy the debt of 812367 with costs. The mortgaged property in Williams County North Dakota includes lots 14 through 16 in block 23 of the town of Williston according to the plat on file.
Land Office at Minot announces that Mary Olson file number 3106 seeks to prove continuous residence and cultivation for land claim in Williams County. Witnesses named: Carl Nel Thompson D. O. Borstad Carl Nelson Oscar I. Wilson. Hearing before Were Hardaway at Williston on June 21.
Notice is given that the named settler filed intent to make final proof for his claim. Proof will be before U.S. Commissioner in Wil D on June 21, 1906. Witnesses: William Milles Henry Millar William Taman n and Charlie Heamanny, all of Mormon North Dakota. The claimant is Anna C. Kiecker H E 31361 for the Sie of aol and lots 2 see 2 in twp mys ree.
A renowned settler has filed notice of intent to make final proof in support of his claim. The proceeding will occur before B. L. Hardaway, U.S. Commissioner, in his Williston office. Witnesses named to prove the claim include Oscar Wilson, Mary Olson, Andrew Thompson, and C. D. Borstad, all of Bonetraill, N. D. 46 LL.D. McGawan, Register.
Land Office at Minot North Dakota May 7 1906. A timed claimant filed notice of intention to make proof in support of the claim. Proof will be before B L Hardaway U.S. Commissioner at Williston North Dakota on June 8 1906 for Nick Foster I 18 No 12280 for the southwest quarter of section 8 township 153 range 101. Names witnesses John Gout Pete Keller Ehud Giles Geurood Bit of Walnut Dake 4506 L D McGanay Register.
Land Office at Minot notes final proof hearing for Louise Ertresvagu No 27656 in Williston on June 21. Fire devastates Barnes and Tweet millinery A. F. Miner furniture Butler Lamb law Dr Rowe buildings, saving town from total loss with about 15000 dollars in uninsured damage.
Order hearing final accounting and distribution of estate in Williams County North Dakota before Honorable A A Ause till. Parties include HL A Carey administrator and named heirs. Also notice of a land contest filed by Clara I Hall against Samuel K Harkley with appearance set for June 7 before Notary Public St. M. Young and US Land Office officials in Minot.
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