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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
4
The Williston Graphic announces its weekly publication every Thursday in Williston North Dakota. The notice indicates the newspaper operates on a Thursday release schedule for residents and readers in the area.
Fargo Forum notes a disturbance as youths masked as Indians and Negroes frightened residents. The piece mentions Van R. securing twenty five signatures and quotes an edict from Harry 5 New on ticket access for Chicago convention attendees. The national committee mandates that tickets come via state committeemen, with the Chicago office opening 48 hours before Coliseum doors.
The Graphic reports the editor and James Elton are absent likely in Minneapolis or St Paul. The paper states the editor is not responsible for any inaccuracies or shortcomings this week and the staff issues a united notice.
Public support for L J Palda wanes as voters recall his four year district bench removal and favor incumbent Judge Goss. The piece argues Palda’s past record undermines his qualifications while praising Goss as fair minded and worthy of continued service.
Local readers praise Higley as a qualified farmer and candidate for Register of Deeds. Mentions Higley family activities and links to a Ward County Independent article. Notes spring farming work and ongoing school interruptions due to rain.
Reading for the lower grades has been ordered for the school as classes wind down for summer. The school will close its doors for the summer break later this week.
Several couples wed at the Congregational parsonage over May 6 to May 8. James H Drake wed Car rie E Coltrane near Ray Iowa. Olaf Hyal and Maude E Goode married May 6. Joseph Smiley and Hattie Cameron joined May 7. Frank Haley Grace Thomas and Peter Bengtson Anna Westeson tied the knot May 8.
The Williston High School commencement will be held at the Gates Opera House on Friday evening May 29. Graduates include Miss Bertha Deriger Iven Metzger Robert Porter and George Shafer. A musical program and an orchestra entertainment will follow the orations by the graduates.
Master Donald Sheldon was playing near a door when a gust shut it on his right little finger, nearly severing it. He showed remarkable grit and did not cry. Dr Hagen treated the injury and believes the finger can be saved.
A.J. Grenna declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for congress from North Dakota. He notes three years in office, pledges faithful service and asks supporters in the June primary. Washington, May 7, 1908.
The notice states that the following prices have been adjusted to the current date. It lists items and new amounts with no prior figures shown. The correction affects multiple goods and services and is intended for accurate accounting and budgeting.
Notice in Williston North Dakota reports Abraham G Forzley contest of Carl Wege’s entry alleging abandonment and noncompliance. Hearing set for June 18, 1908 before the U.S. Land Office officials. publication ordered due to service issues.
Rushford Cram files affidavit challenging John A Malone’s abandonment of Homestead No 27034 in section 26 township 158 range 101. Contestants allege six months’ nonresidence not due to US war service and request evidence at 10 00 AM May 26 1908 before the Register and Receiver, Williston Land Office. Attorneys WB Overson and EG Greenup of Williston ND represent the contestant.
Maren B Olsen of Williston ND files intention to make final five year proof on entry No. for southwestern land at the Williston land office. Proof will be made before John Plittie U S commissioner at Williston ND on June 29 1908. Witnesses include Ole Bryn Anton Berg Gilbert Harden and Ann Swean of Williston ND.
Daniel W Scoville of Williston North Dakota filed intention to make final commutation proof for Homestead entry No. 29943 dated 1904. Proof to be made before US commissioner John Fittle at Williston North Dakota on June 22, 1908, with cultivation of the land. Named witnesses RB Milne Ole Auwedahl Margaret Milne John Brown all of Williston ND.
Notice: Margaret I Milne of Williston North Dakota files intent to make final commutation proof for Homestead entry No 1414 dated December 12 1904 covering lots 1 2 3 and 4 conveyed as described before US commissioner John Fluttie at Williston on June 22 1908 to prove continuous residence. Names RB Mine DW Scoville Ole Augedahl John Brown of Williston and GEO W Wilson Register.
Irvin Bohne of Higsey ND filed notice of intention to present final proof for his Homestead entry No 2018 in section 32 township 156n range disclosing witnesses Max Koehler Nasner Otto Endrusheld and Fokn Woneke of Williston ND. The hearing is set before the register at Williston ND on June 25, 1908.
Williston Realty Co advertises a six room furnished house for rent on Pious Hill. The notice emphasizes available rental property managed by the company.
The T. K. Kelly Sales System of Minneapolis will dispose of five thousand dollars of Kassis Bros stock in Williston over ten days starting May 20. The sale promises prices below factory case lots, with a huge crowd expected and the store closed May 18–19 for preparations.
Credited merchant from Cedar View Mississippi touts Dr Ling's New Life Pills promising gold weight value for consumption malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at Brownell's Drug Store. Also rural real estate and loan notices including Williston area farm for sale and $500 000 loan offer from Williams and McKenzie county firms.
Dry cleaning and dye services for clothing and household items offered at low prices. Ship work for return express on orders of three dollars or more. Also notes on loans and available real estate lots in Williston North Dakota.
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