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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
4
A local tribute page marks one year since Charles F Peery's passing. The notice reflects on heavenward visions, guardian angel ties, and the hope that love keeps him near. It laments the loss while praising the spiritual gain of his rest and blessing in heaven.
The Great Northern Hotel plans to close its dining room on June first. A.S. Skeech of Minot arrived in town to negotiate a possible first class case on the building's south side. Plans for changes were discussed but no decision was made as press time. Further details will follow next week.
The 1906 NW Dakota League schedule lists games from May 27 through August 5 including Wheelock at Williston and White Earth at Palermo. Notices warn trespassers on land near Williston, announce Woodmen Memorial Day exercises, and declare a Republican candidate for Williams County States Attorney.
High school and eighth grade students brace for state exams while many county tests have already been completed. The senior class readies for graduation with Miss Ruth Wolcott noted for top honors and Mr. Frank Gordon as salutatorian. Visitors and a Friday vacation followed principal meetings in Grand Forks, with eighth grade exams led by Miss Bradford. A new match holder decorates the lab wall, donated by Misa Minda Stroud now in Albuquerque.
Word from Washington states the reclamation department has sent the Williston irrigation contracts to the Secretary of the Interior with a recommendation for signature. This nearly settles the project’s fate and a notice of bidding for the work is expected soon from the Interior.
Memorial services between the Methodist and Congregational churches are set for Sunday morning in the M E church. Rev J A Lumley will deliver the address. A charity group has prepared a fine musical program.
Fraxx 3 Ciaran announces bid for Representative on the Republican ticket for the 29th Legislative district. Primary election set for June 19. the candidate seeks support from voters.
Vax R. Brown announces candidacy for reelection to the office of State's Attorney of Williams County North Dakota, subject to the voters at the forthcoming primary election.
To the People of Ward and Williams Counties a candidate announces intent for the nomination to the North Dakota House of Representatives subject to voters will Jane 19th. Respectfully submitted Grorag J Surrit.
Clerk of Court T thanks friends for support in the last campaign and seeks continued help in the upcoming primary. If nominated, T will strive to win in the general election this fall.
A Republican candidate announces re election for the 201h district representative seat urging supporters to back them at the June primary election. The note presents a formal bid for re election and asks voters for backing in the upcoming contest.
The sheriff seeks another term on the Republican ticket, subject to the will of the people at the June 19 primaries. The Lamp issues a restrained notice stressing formal party designation and election steps.
Rose Valley reports progress under W. and Martin with crops aided by last week showers. Neighborhood children enjoyed May Basket night. Miss Jessie Utt visits Mrs. Hattie Snow. Rev and Mrs Snow visited Mr and Mrs J T Peery of Trenton last Thursday. W S Martin and family host his Montana visiting parents. Mrs Snow called on Mrs Frank Evans last Friday.
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