Local Round-Up Highlights From Williston Area
Local round up lists residents visiting, returning from trips, and moving events. Mrs Paul Schietbeck and Mondak visitors, Dr Harley and bride returned from the east, Sam Parker traveled to Brainerd Mine, and Maggie Vow went to Minot for homestead proof. Notices cover May 11 1905 fuel pricing, new barber shop, storm rainfall, and church services. A seven foot American flag was presented to Rough Riders. a horse died after purchase. Red Jacket well pumps advertised. upcoming Memorial Day programs feature male and female vocal quartets. Regular church services, local business updates, and health ads complete the brief.
Destruction of Williston M E Church in Fire
Early Saturday morning a fire destroyed the Metho dist church in Williston after efforts to save it. The church, once an Episcopal church at Fort Boford before railroads, was shipped down the Missouri river and rebuilt here. The fire appears to be of incendiary origin and investigators may never identify the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
M. E. Church
Fort Boford
Missouri
M.E. Society
Williston Op Airighe
Banking Syndicate Gains Control of First Bank of Flaxton
The Ross Davidson banking group took over management of First Bank of Flaxton last Monday. J R Holton exited, Jos B Johnson departed, R E Johnson becomes cashier, C H Roses remains president, C H Davideon vice president, and Allen S Miller takes on superintendent and auditor duties as the new regime consolidates its regional network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Davidson Banking Association
First Bank of Flaxton
Ross-Davidson Banking
J. R. Holton
Ross-Davidson Syndicate
H. Ross
Minneapolis
H. Davidson
Carrington
N.D
First National
Farmer's State Bank
Maddock
McHenry County State Bank
Aramooee
Firat State Bank
Balfour
First State Bank
Velva
Bowdon State Bank
Bowdon
Firat Bank of
Plaxton
Farm Mortgage Loan and Trial Co
Darrington
Blaxton
Jos. B. Johnson
R. E. Johnson
C. H. Roses
C. H. Davideon
Allen S. Miller
Flaxton Engle
Saved by Dynamite and a Cough Cure Flap
A reminiscence letter from Z. T. Gray of Calhoun Ga praises Dr King's Recovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds as a cure after two physicians failed. It promotes Brownell's Drugs offering 50 and 100 cent bottles and recalls home remedies and advertising tenacity for business success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jong
Z. T. Gray
Calhoun
Brownell
Beni
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Claimed Best by Merchant
A HarLan Michigan merchant George L Chuck praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine. The ad notes rapid relief for colds and fevers and urges keeping the remedy at home for prompt treatment. Also lists a sold horse, waiting in Williston, North Dakota, with owner Mitchell.
Irrigation plans inspire Buford farmers as work nears
Engineer H A Storrs reports strong Western state enthusiasm for the government irrigation project. A water users association forms at Buford with officers to be elected next week, paving the way for $300,000 in federal funds for the Buford Treoton project. Landowners must approve government conditions before construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineer Storrs
H. A. Storrs
Buford
Storrs
Buford-Treoton
Fonda
Witer-Users” Association
Ste
Buford-Trenton
Wilketon
Secretary of the Interior
Nelson
Newson
Noson
M. Churchill
Minaouri River
Fargo Forum
A Gentle Suggestion On Using Chamberlain Remedy
Mrs B Wainwright of Lemon City Fin writes manufacturers that Chamberlain's Cough Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy yields faster results for pains in the stomach colic and cholera morbus when taken in hot water. She reports it reaches the right spot instantly and speeds relief. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Wainwright
Lemon City Fin
Strayed stock and missing wolf pups ad in Williston graphic
A fragment lists a missing wolf pups pair from Mare care of J Cartier in Williston North Dakota, with a separate notice offering beat prices for wheat corn and oats and discounted street hats at White's Millinery Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawren
Addrees
Williston Graphic
White
No License Required for Druggists Says Food Official
Food Commissioner Badd states there is no license required for retail druggists under the formaldehyde law. licenses apply to wholesalers and jobbers, and preissued licenses require strength verification to guard retail operations. He notes only three of nearly 200 formaldehyde samples tested were below 88 percent, warning polymerized formaldehyde is less effective and not readily dissolvable in water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tost
Food Commissioner
Badd
meno/actorere
North Dakota
Cleared for Action and Local Notices in Willist century ad
A mixed page item notices various local services and stray notices from Willist, including medical claims for Dr King’s New Life Pill, a Brownell drug store ad, a laundry pick up, roof paint promotions, a barnyard animal theft report, a barber shop and antiseptic services, dressmaking, kerosene sale, and a pound master notice dated May 10 1905. The collection names area businesses Ole son & Anderson and J M Uhlman, with references to the Elliot Steam Laundry and Citizens Bank block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.G. Markell
City of
Willist
Contest Notice From United States Land Office Minot 1905
Andrew T Lundgren contests homestead entry 21190 filed Sept 21 1903 for the southwest quarter and other fractional sections in township AM en NB alleging abandonment and lack of improvement. Hearing set for June 26 1905 and final hearing July 3 1905 in Minot North Dakota with publication ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Minot
N.D
Andrew T. Lundgren
James A. Cornell, Jr
Hds
Army
Navy
Marine
Uni Utes
Spain
United States
Resd
E. R. Brownsong
U. S
Williston
N. D
Register
R. C, Sanborn
Ordinance Establishing Williston Standard Time 1905
City of Williston adopts central division standard time based on the nineteenth meridian to govern ordinances deadlines court schedules contracts and police enforcement. The ordinance takes effect after passage approval and publication. Mayor W H Denny and City Auditor A D C Page approved May 8, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eity Council
Williston
N. D
Grenwich
Atardard Tine
A. D
W. H. Denny
City Council fixes bonds for officers and sets salaries
The council adopts a resolution fixing bonds for city officers including City Auditor 500 dollars City Treasurer 5000 dollars City Chief of Police 500 dollars City Justice of the Peace 250 dollars City Police Magistrate 250 dollars and City Assessor 500 dollars The Northern Trust Company is to execute the bonds The roll call shows votes in favor by Aldermen Baltwin Van Dyke Wegley Scranton and Lane with none opposed Absent none A second resolution directs the city auditor to prepare an ordinance fixing salaries at 35 dollars per month for the city auditor 60 dollars per month for the city police and 75 dollars per annum for the city assessor The city treasurer salary to be set later The bills for D C Page and David Boyd are approved and warrants authorized The council also handles petitions bills adjourns to April 22 1905 and reconvenes to draw jurors for Williams County
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dyke
McChesney
Cty
Northern Trust Company
Williston
Baltwin, van Dyke
Et Wegley
Scranton
Lane
van Dyke van
Caldwin
Max Isparse
Baldwin
Wegley
LaDue
G. W. Jonas
H. M. Callecod
D.C. Page
David Boyd
Davin F. King
Great Northern Ba Y Co
Ox Motion
O. Page
N. D
Fiston
Williams County
Merting
Deney
Baldwin, LaDue
Alderman McCheansy
Tne
Williama
North Dakota
Tix
Avid City
Aily
Alana
Kent
Vea Dyke
Jurors Drawn for City Service in 1905
On motion made seconded and carried a lot selected names apportioned to the city from the receptacle. After drawing the names the city selling then recorded the list in a book kept for the purpose in order drawn. The jurors drawn are M. Thomes Abbott and Thomas Shen. City Auditor approved May 1, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Namea
Sellin
M. Thomes
Abbott
Thomas Shen
Page
City Auditor
Terrific Race with Death and a Quick Recovery Claim
A Florida man from Tampa writes of a fearful illness caused by liver trouble and heart issues that robs sleep and interest in life. After trying many doctors and medicines he used Elvefria Bitters and felt “like a new man” in three days, claiming a cure. Sold at Brownedl's drugstore for 0 cents. Ranch listing: 190 scrag three miles north of town, 0 acres plowable, fine spring, good house and barn, inquire A Mockel. Williston, N. D. 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph &. Fernandez
Tampa
Fie
A. Mockel
Williston
N. D
Ordinance Fixes Bonds and Salaries for City Officers
Ordinance No 39 requires city officers including Mayor Aldermen City Auditor Chief of Police City Justice of the Peace Police Magistrate Assessor to post bonds and sets monthly salaries. Mayor and Aldermen receive $2 per attended meeting. Auditor $35, Police $60, Justice $250 bond, Magistrate bond and pay, Assessor bond $500 and salary $75. Enacted May 1905 by Station 1 city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
N. D
Anid City
W. H. Denny
Also Mentioned on This Page
Platt’s
Lowney
Telaphane
Williston, North Dakota
Paul Schietbeck
Mondak Vistor
Harley
Bride
Sam Parker
Brainerd, Mine
Ada Clare Browngon Minot
Langdon
W. B. Overnon
Wisconsin
Woodley
Montana
Panger
Preble
Arlington Hotel
Floy A. Browneon
Minneapolia
Hroegter Mercantile Co
Maggie
C. Dwyer
A.E. Maderson
G. A .Maderson
T. 5. Phillips
Mr. Mederson
Ita
Oleson & Anderson
M. E. Caureh
Memorial Bay
First Bank
Haya Oleson & Anderson
Chamberlain
Geo. L. Chuck
Harlan
Mich
Mitchell
Medicine Lady- Hill
Addreae
J. Cartier
Ses Williston
Dehyde
Brovill& Co
Druggtats
Great Northern Hotel
Williston, N. D
Ask Oleson & Anderson
Elliot Steam Laundry
Grant Forks
John Heffernan
Waxgrep
Guinea
Trynire Ut Graphic Office
J. M. Uhlman
Sebaley
Lampon
Jm, Howard, Schafer
Coneult Oleson & Anderson
Citizen’s Bank
Gordon
Mra. Byng
Whitele Milliner Store
Brung:ger Mercantile Go
Atlent D. C. Page
Oscar HM. Will & CO
Bismarck, N.D
Thomas & Monroe
G. M. Thomas
Fargo
Dochterman
Union Block
Citizens State Bank
Attents
D.C
Ryan
Lukken
Custom Tailors
Erickson’s Studio
A. D. Erickson
Dept. Main St. Williston
Soraice Hotel
Wheelock
Annis T. Thompson
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