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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
2
Weather bureau weekly meteorological summary from Williston North Dakota for the week ending May 16 1906. Includes daily maximum and minimum temperatures and general conditions with a list of station personnel and officials in the county.
A record notes preparations for Decoration Day in the city. A large chorus has been organized and is practicing pieces suitable for the day. A slight hail shower occurred but caused no damage, and the piece emphasizes honoring dead heroes.
A set of public notices announces Republican candidacies for the 20th Legislative district representative in the upcoming primary on June 19, and for reelection as Williams County States Attorney, with each applicant inviting voter support. Names include Franx D. Cuapaan Wax R. Brown and Orro Atneosen. The notices reflect obligatory primary election framing and solicitations to voters.
The listing shows the 1906 North West Dakota League schedule with games from May 20 to August 5. Teams include Williston White Earth Tagus Palermo Berthold Tioga Wheelock Rosa Rosa Tagus Rosa Rosa Berthold etc. Dates and matchups are scattered, with venues in Williston White Earth Tioga Berthold Wheelock Palermo Rosa Tagus and more.
A Minot report notes a political candidate for North Dakota’s House of Representatives, Grorae J. Surri, announcing his bid for the June 19 nomination. The same item details a rare typewriter theft: J. C. Lowe’s Fox typewriter vanished after being placed in the Leland Hotel lobby by a busman, with authorities tracking the suspect along regional lines.
Farmers in the local section welcomed Tuesday afternoon rain that poured for about an hour. The heavy rainfall is described as one of the finest in memory, leaving growers pleased with the conditions.
Notice to trespassers forbids entry on premises about a mile east of Williston. Violations will be punished to the full extent of the law. Aimed at hunting or fishing parties schoolchildren driving or sporting parties not on business with Phil Bonham.
Dickinson reports a well borer lost his drill in a 500 foot hole and retrieved it with effort. Fargo notes Ramsey county has a candidate named Hoghaug. Dickinson estimates for waterworks and sewers. Fargo announces Colonel Quinn as new government works officer at Fort Lincoln while Major Chittenden moves to Seattle. Fessenden records Ernest Lindgren losing an arm and part of both feet in a railway crash at AltoonaMinn. Washburn farmers organize to build elevators this summer. Ypstlanti near Harmon arrested for forgery involving bum paper and mortgaging horses to multiple lenders.
A roundup of small items reports Sheriff Lampman seeking inquiries at the courthouse, a land office agent resigning to practice law, and state officials acquiring Roosevelt imagery for literature. It notes horse purchases in Dickinson, church plans near Rolla, road hopes from Carrington to Belmont, corn prospects in Emmons, a secret marriage in Minot, park plans for Loma, Soo water digs, dog cull at Velva, a railcar snowbound tale, a Great Northern conductor tale, and a Cathedral fire suspected as theft followed by arson.
Williston N D May 7 1906 regular city council session convened by Mayor Denny. Members Alverman Van Dyke Baldwin Hayes Brownell Wegley and La Due attended. absent none. Minutes from April 1 approved. Bills listed for finance committee include P Doughrey street work J LaCorequet special police Mike Meld street work and I Sool.
Notice in Minot North Dakota records that settler George W M Miller has filed for final proof on his land claim. Proof will be made before L Hardaway commissioner at Williston on June 21, 1908. Witnesses listed include Bartholomewy W V McMints Fletcher Rin W F Carretson of Williston and others.
Notice is hereby given that Alexander H. Fletcher will make final proof on his claim before U S Commissioner B L Hardaway at Williston ND on June 2 1906 for his HB No 2546 covering the 6s own and lots 1 2 see 30 two 155n rgb a He names witnesses M Bartholomew V W McMutrin Christ Cook W Carretson all of Williston ND L D McGahan Register.
Notice filed by a settler to prove continuous residence and cultivation of land. Hearing scheduled before U S Commissioner B Hardaway at Williston North Dakota on June 2 1905. Witnesses listed include Miller Joe Fisher Christ Roman Marmon North Dakota residents.
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