Decoration Day observance planned in Williston
Williston prepares for Decoration Day on May 30 honoring Civil War dead. The article notes national adoption, ceremonies with music prayer and oration, and quotes Chauncey M Depew on the day. It also mentions the Fargo Forum's forecast of Old Glory twice atop the Eiffel Tower on July 4 signaling U S prominence.
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Williston
Grand Army of the Republic
Chauncey M. Depew
France
United States
Uncle Sam
Fargo Forum
Eiffel Tower
The Star Roundup at Lake Creek Camp Opens June
The Star Roundup will begin work at the Lake Creek camp on June 1. All interested are asked to watch for notices and act accordingly. Reports mention Jon Bell severely injured after a fall during heart failure and Dr Belges attending. Episcopal services at Congregational Church at eight this evening conducted by Rev Tornor of Devils Lake. Lord's Supper tomorrow at 10:30. Church notices detail M E Sunday services May 27 with preaching, sacraments, Sunday School and meetings, plus a midweek prayer service and official board meeting. Henry Erickson, longtime Towner merchant and state railroad commissioner, toured Williston and praised local enterprise. Congregational services May 27 with 11 a.m. sermon, 3 p.m. Sunday School, 8 p.m. sermon by Roy Burns. Memorial sermon announced. Officials note good progress on local improvements and welcoming nearby settlers. multiple social notices and church reminders included.
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Lake Creek
Congregational Church
Tornor
Devils Lake
M. E
Farylee
Loria
Sormon
Hilder
M. P. Burnes
Epworth League
Roy
Burns
Meing
Tuesaday
P. m
Acta
Bervier
Memorial Day Observance and Village Business Hours
Notice from Williston lineview firms closing daily at 8 oclock until further notice. Decoration Day activities scheduled at M E Church with committees named and speakers N A Stewart and W D Overson. Public urged to attend procession to cemetery and participate in Memorial Day ceremonies. FOR SALE A neat corner residence on Bassett gravings offered by Coretann Owenson to be sold for cash May 7, 1900.
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Williston
Bla City
M.E
Marshal
M. G. Coleman
Brownall
Denny and Sharp
J.:. Field
D. D. Dai
J. C. F. J. Waldron
G. M. Thomas
N. A. Stewart
W.D. Overson
Bassengravins
Coretann & Owenson
Smearyill Items and Local Notes From the Muddy Fork
Smearyill Items report ranchers rounding cattle to the summer range on the Muddy fork. The Dairy Co ships butter to Havre Montana. Road overseer Brothorete begins a new road to Ole Bryn's place. Two local rivals drew in a district championship match after a 15 minute round due to wind. K. J. Mathews arrives from East Park to finish crops. Billy Allen stopped by for a brief visit. Hay prospects look dire, rain scarce, and humor lingers over a quiet town scene with Reuben Coulter seeking pumpkin seed.
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E. J. Moore
Dairy Co
Havre
Montana
Brothorete
Ole Bryn
Smearyille
Pancher
Scrau Hart
Thi
K. J. Mathews
East Park
Billy Allen
Billy
Atay
Reuben Coulter
Wedding Celebrated Amid Local Festivities
A wedding was held last Monday night for Mr. and Mrs. Ganders Barstad, with a large gathering in attendance. Best wishes go to the newlyweds for a joyful life together in matrimony. A teachers exam and association will close schools Friday, and local reports note Ole Thorson returning with several hundred head of horses in solid condition for market.
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Willinton
Striegle
Ole Thorson
Ganders Barstad
Barstad
Numson
Williston Special School District Adjourns Without Quorum
In Dated Williston North Dakota May 22 1900 the board of education failed to reach a quorum and adjourned to Saturday May 8 o clock. Absent members Massrs Borgh Tande and Froeman. Clerk R H Coranaxa approved. In Bismarck May 21 Fred Hoisington appointed government appraiser will assess abandoned military and Indian lands Fort Rice resurvey Fort Buford appraisal to follow Minot land district entries will be made at Minot.
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Dursed Basrion
Williston
N.D
Board of Education
Pramat
Mvasre
Baldwin
Woodley
Borgh
Tande
Froeman
Bismarck
Fred Hoisington
Land Office
Fort Riee
Fort Rice Reservation
Fort Buford
Minot Land District
Minot
Robbe
J. C. Field
District Court
N. D
Edward L, Moore
Rouge
Aiathews
Winfield
Dina
Gustave
B. Metzger
John Lassen
Thomas E. Olagand
Kegint
Blacklist Bill Seeks Powers Against Interstate Firms
Washington May 14 Senator Jones Arkansas introduces a bill to prevent and punish blacklisting by railroad, telegraph, telephone, and sleeping car companies engaged in interstate commerce. The measure directs corporate officers to keep employee records and prohibits reprisals for labor troubles with imprisonment for violators.
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Washington
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Juitrod
Democratic State Convention At Grand Forks In 1900
Notice to all voters that a Democratic convention of delegates from North Dakota will meet at the Opera House Grand Forks on July 19 1900 at 10 in the forenoon to nominate candidates for the next general election and transact other business. Representation is one delegate for every 150 votes or major fraction cast for Bryan in 1896 plus two delegates at large from each county. Wilton County will be entitled to four delegates.
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North Dakota
Grand Forks
N. D
Anid
W. J. Bryan
Wile Lama
Sugar Beat Seed Program Hints at Farm Aid
Government station North Dakota to send free sugar beet seeds to a farmer who will grow them per station instructions and return a sample beets to the college for analysis in fall. Morgue keeper says casual acquaintances identify distorted faces more easily than close relatives, as they notice visual features rather than personality.
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Staton
North Dakota
Experiment Staton
Aauiechynan Cou
Philadelphia
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Henry Erickson
Towner
Hitle
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Clillcot
Sity
Mouse River
Eon
Dakot
Hxnpeasci
Broa, & Co
Brexocan Menvayrive Co
Williston, N. D
Hofflund
Williston Special School District
R. H.coranaxa
Clark
Stutsman County
Nort Dakota
Stato
Home Office
Jamestown
N. Dale
Wit
X. Campbell
Chas
T. Hill
Walance Cash
Amicus Anente
Los
Fis
Meijuuntinig Lowen
Office Supe Hoto Eeer
AlTuither Dixbay
Sernenbay
Milaceliniegus Benns
Iloy
Fin
Dilitias
Elaine
TAHA
Geo. W. Harrison
Famrace
W. Itarrieon
Commissioner of Insurance
Tanmim
Pepnty
Althonity
Alliance Hall
Tisurance
Mid
Geo
Nave
Uvowngl
W. Harrison
Ats
Ij, Hanis
Dopury
E. C. Palmer
Williston, Willian Co
Copeland
W. B
Erhon
Overson
M. G. Markell
John Mercer
Buford
Williaton, N. D
Merchant's Bank
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George Purvis
Main Street
Broadway
Lassen Avenue
Lota
Tou
Bruegger Avenue
Anderson Avenue
Cates Avenue
Lote
Metzger Street
Third Street
Relsing
Vass
the Smith
ATOR
Smith Premier Typewriter
E. Sixth St
St Paul Ming
Ilayl Inne
E. A. Sharp
City Dray Line
John Heffernan
Prop
H. A. Nelson
Nelson, N. D
George W. Newton
Teft
Widrees
Nelson
Aime Heid
Postotfien Adres
Halttond
Williams County
Chris. Anderson
Postotfion Wilitrans
Willisien
DOORE
Postotien
Willis
Thomas Postotties Neugess
Williebuny
N. P
Postottice
Adil Reee
Willistan, N. de
Stroud
Aloo
FR. R. Zahl
Illneses
Alan
Sama
M. L Scranton
General Blacksmiths
Bryant & Shar
N. Dae
Mljusting
Paul
E. P. Sundberg
Optician
Fargo, N, D
Orly
Tse
Sutherland & GO
Wabash Ave
Chicago
WM. Snyder
Wulistan
Commmanica
Tugmstrictly
Fontderdal
Ann & Co
Ehatee
the Scientific American
Junn & Co
New York
F St
Washington, D. Cy
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