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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
5
Local column covers Derby at Bruegger's, horseman visit, ads for wood harrows seed potatoes and ice contracts, a Williston visit by A L Hanscom, a missionary tea, medical plans by Dr Froggatt, a school entertainment at the Opera House, river excursion reports, rental relief hints, a stray calf notice, a marriage, livestock for sale, manufacturing plans, and local merchants H H Thompson and J F Soukup ads plus fresh fish.
A local notice lists serving ice cream and Coke at a Williston bakery corner of First and Main, with contact. In other items, several brief notes mention people traveling, a late train, found pocketbook, hiring at White Earth, loan offers, and a new Arlington Hotel on Main Street, plus a social dance, a new store on Main, and U.S. Commissioner Calderwood plans White Earth visits to hear homestead proof cases.
Notices announce orders for cut flowers through G M Thomas and Moore Dow promotions for seeds and ice. Local chatter includes residents and visitors Miss Gertie Carter, Emma Erries, J B Ferguson, and F J Davies plans and a tornado rain update. A souvenir aluminum pin tray for the Congregational church sale features Rev T A Taylor and the parsonage.
Mrs M Parker and her sister in law Miss Parker of Buford were in Williston yesterday.
Five years ago a prominent Nocona attorney, Geo.8 Marsh, describes severe indigestion and failing health. He tried many remedies until Kodol gave rapid relief, claiming it fully restored his digestion and health after only a few bottles. Brownell & McPhee.
Widespread local chatter about weather, livestock losses, and small community moves. Residents discuss a weather event described as a white ribbon affair, stray calves lost in last Saturday’s storm, and neighbors aiding in county expenses. Local merchants and residents wander through chores, rumors, and seasonal trips.
In several instances sod has been taken from various parts of the cemetery. Notice is hereby given that persons taking sod from any part of the cemetery, other than from lots owned by them, will be treated as trespassers. Pettis and Tuomas.
A letter from Allenberg & Co of Chicago praises the Williston Graphic for May 15 1902 enlargement and improved style. The livestock firm commends the paper as a premier medium for reaching the public and wishes continued patronage and success in its enhanced format.
A vintage advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as preventing troublesome sores from burns and cuts and claims even long delayed injuries cure with the product. It cites H C Hardy of Yankeetown Indiana who says a leg gunning sore healed after using the salve and warns to beware of counterfeits from Brownell and McPee.
Gentlemen and ladies suits cleaned and pressed in best style at reasonable prices. I clean single garments or full suits for both ladies and gentlemen. Give me a trial. Goods delivered at Mrs. Mays Mrs. Selma Madereon will receive prompt attention.
Six members of the High School News Items report on posters for the school entertainment driven by Ernest McGraw. Prof. A P Hollis of Valley City will deliver the annual commencement address and state and county exams begin Thursday. Admission to the May 23 entertainment is 25 cents for adults, children free. May 29 marks the second annual commencement with free admission.
An advertisement notes Lus Bromo Quisins Tablets with refund promise if the medication fails to cure. Each box bears Grove's signature and a small print offer for a 2c decline.
An old ad lists Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising to cure a cold in one day with No Cure no Pay and a price of 25 cents. The note includes farm updates: many ranches have potatoes ready, attendance at school is growing, most farmers have completed seeding, flax remains to be sown, Mr Schroeder returns from Wallington visit, Ray the county seat of old Flannery is booming with plenty of goods and pigs, Mrs Wilkinson reports an acre of potatoes on their claim, Arthur planting trees, and a strong rain enhancing grass and range as cattle recover. Mr Bennett is cultivating a large flax crop, bought a new team and drill, with improvements on his claim surpassing neighbors.
Don’t start the summer with a lingering cough or cold. One Minute Cough Cure promises fast relief for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Advertiser cites customer praise from J H Bowles Groveton NH and mentions Brownell McPhee.
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