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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
4
The Williston Graphic reports on a post office matter affecting Williston North Dakota with editor John A Corbett publishing the weekly Thursday issue. The notice mentions a village context and local postal affairs overseen by the editor.
A Ray County circular urges reelecting Van R Brown as States Attorney citing family ties and public service. The Minot Independent commends L O Higley for Register of Deeds. The paper notes Brown’s infrequent presence at the county seat and favorable local sentiment favors Higley’s candidacy.
The Williston Water Users' Association board calls a meeting for Tuesday at 3 PM at the Secretary's office. All directors must attend. By order of J B Lyon, President E R Brownson, Secretary. The N B Sudanese Corporation announces an alphabetical index to land and lot owners in Williams County using Cotts Patent. Information available for a moderate charge. this is the county's only index of its kind.
A message from this city reports the death of Mrs Elora Mackersie mother of Miss Lily Nelson. She died at her Leeds home on Saturday morning May 9 after a long illness from a complication of diseases and was buried there on Monday. She formerly lived here and had many friends in this city.
A team of bronchoes vanished from a farm three miles north of Squires on May 2. One horse is a black mare branded JM on the left shoulder and the other a bay mare branded JM on the left shoulder NC on the left hind leg. Both weigh about 1000 pounds. halter ropes dragged. Notify George Barney, Squires, N.D.
Department of the Interior announces a contest against Homestead entry No. 29843 by Robert R. Collins. The contestant Charles M. Birdeaul claims abandonment for over six months and lack of improvements. Publication ordered for due notice with appearance set for June 18, 1908 before the Register and Receiver in Williston North Dakota.
Abraham Al filed a contest affidavit against Homestead Entry No. 35707 claiming the entryman abandoned the land for over six months and failed to improve or reside on the property since 1906. The notice, filed in Williston North Dakota, cites lack of residence and noncompliance with homestead laws and references an April 10 1908 notice.
Kate very heir of Charles F. Peery of Trenton North Dakota files intention to make final proof for Homestead entry No 25285 dated September 23 1908 for the ele ich awit nw see 14 ae84 nels nec 16 twp 163 re 102. Proof to be made before Register and Receiver U S Land Office Williston North Dakota on June 8 1908. Testimony to be taken by County Judge Clinton Missouri due to invalidity. Witnesses listed: A D McAllister Frank Kerns of Williston North Dakota WP Thornton W S Martin of Trenton ND.
The notice details contest filings by Abraham G Forzley and Charley J Vicha regarding homestead entries in North Dakota, alleging abandonment and lack of residence for more than six months. It lists hearing dates, contestees, and legal representatives, plus a separate sale notice for two mares with foals at Williston, with description and removal conditions.
A dark bay gelding with a stripe in the face and white hind feet was taken up at a farm two miles east of Trenton. About 10 years old and 1000 pounds with no visible brand. Owner must prove property and pay charges to claim the horse. A. K. Hinman, 45-36 Trenton, N. D.
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