Williams County Board Proceedings May 11 1899
The Williams County Board met May 11 1899 at 9 am to sign funding bonds and advertise for bids to construct a new court house. Auditors called the meeting. warrants were signed for bills including Sherry Renville Putrov Freeman Brothers Mayo and others. the board adjourned to June 7 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beard
ntdarty_Cluthway
Gaines
MeePeen
Chatman Gaines
Comes
Loughland and Stewart
Genies
Alec
Com'r Stewart
Wan Mair
Hide
Independent
Hele Moot
Herald
Grand Forks
N. D
Fortin
Barga
N.D
Graphivy
Willieton
Bell & Kent
Melon
Mont
Conwy
Willinum County
Heleem
Mount
Minnexvalle
Minn
Fane Mrh
TSM
Uni
John Sherry
Jon Renville
John Putrov
Stewart
Final Hoodoo Letter Ends With Warning for Ships
A compilation notes ships with final A in their names wrecking or sinking, citing recent losses like Androsa Orcalla Villanta Wallapa Dora and Colima. It quotes Dr. Andrew Wilson debunking cancer claims about tomatoes, calls the claim misleading, and ends with a comic exchange about the Spanish navy submerged.
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San Francisco Examiner
Telegraph
Androsa
Liverpool
Orcalla
Victoria
Villanta
Freemantle
Wallapa
Dora
Alaska
Colima
Scnger
Umatille
Andrew Wilson
London
Chicago Chronicle
Science and Industry items from a 19th century newspaper
A collection of notes on agricultural yields and economics including potato patch profits in Philadelphia and price realizations, analyzes on lead production in 1897 1898 relative to earlier years, and a study on wood burn heat comparing Linden and Fir. It also mentions Hart's tongue fern spore potential and notes the reopening of Dolgeville felt mills after Alfred Dolge experiments and the abandonment of profit sharing and model housing schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Minnesota
Geological Survey
United States
Lindley
Dolgeville
Alfred Dolge
Mr. Dolge
How It Feels to Be Shot by a Rough Rider Soldier
A Leslie's Weekly excerpt recounts John Hammer Jr of Roosevelt's Rough Riders from Ardmore I T detailing a July 1 shell strike near him. He describes being hit while lighting a cigarette, losing strength in his leg, and witnessing comrades torn by shells as he writes home for word of a safer future and a hoped return.
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Roosevelt
Rough Riders
John Hammer, Jr
Ardmore
I. T
United States Marshal
Les
Sautiage
Lrether
San Antonio
Tex) Ny
Race Smith
Tam
Leslie’s Weekly
Brave Boiler Maker Saves Ship at San Juan Harbor
The Castine faced disaster when a furnace leak threatened to extinguish the fires. Boiler marker Huntley ordered the forced draught off, placed a plank over hot coal, then crawled into the furnace for three minutes to stop the leak. He was pulled out and the ship continued on its voyage. Scientific American praises the engineering corps for such deeds.
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San Juan
Huntley
Ulley
Scientific American
Great Wales experts value Wallace art at 22 million dollars
Government experts valuate the Wallace bequest at twenty two million dollars and decide to keep the collection at Hertford House as the state prepares to acquire it for public ownership. The donor Lady Wallace faced court ostracism during life.
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Ts of
Great Wales
Wallace
Hertford House
Spiders as Pets Featured by Lady Writer in World Article
A lady writer argues spiders can be charming pets and recounts keeping a gar den spider for three weeks. She notes the spider built a snowy silk home and raised a family, even taking flies from her hand and drinking water from a cup daily. Queen Victoria opposes tobacco but hosts Havana cigars for guests at Windsor.
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Indy Wader
Bee
Havana
Windsor
Cuba
Theta
Sealed Proposals for Wiliston School District Brick Building
Sealed proposals are invited for a brick building with exterior plaster for Wiliston School District. Bids due at the clerk's office in Williston North Dakota by December 1. Contract requires five percent certified funds to the district, with completion by December 1.
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Williston
Willistown
Linnie
Wilton
Selig
Hide Olllec
Pash
Howe
Uveluek
Ali
Tye
Ian
Hearks
Vonrid
Elwes
Heaton
Taunt
J Woss
Detuber
Wil Hatt
Urdoe
Wixtan
Ril Cory
Bosteat Eslueaniunt
Bates Wiriston
NLD
Sealed Proposals for Williston Court House Bid Notice
Sealed proposals for the erection of a two story brick court house in Williston Williams County N D are invited by the County Auditor. Bids must be in by June 10 1899 with a 5 percent certified check and include detailed estimates. The building must be completed by October 1 1899 with fidelity bond equal to contract price. The board may reject any or all bids and will award to the lowest responsible bidder.
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Williston
Willunn
Albibor
Ateriel
Williams
N.D
Junie
Ty Bell & Kent
Helen, Mont
County
Atwitory
Dey
Improvenent
Bulletin’ Lauter | Exenange
Minneapolis
Minn
Bell & Kent
Helena
Mont
Williama County
Fidelity Insurance Company
Board of County Commissioners
Notice of Final Proof for Taunt OMeo at Minot
Notice announces final proof for Taunt OMeo at Minot on May 17 before county judge J. W. Tenix. It lists witnesses Frink Corts, James Costello, Douglas Belly Antona A, Austall of Willett, and others to prove continuous residence and cultivation.
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Minot
Ae Bixeld
J. W. Tenix
Judan
WiLtainn
Eos
Willison
Va Frink Corts
James Costello
Douglas Belly
Antona A
Austall of
Willett
Nei
Olseann
Landmark land claim notice from Wis and Texas district offices
A fragmented notice dated April 21 2009 lists land claim proceedings in Wis and Texas. Names appear including Alexander Mere k and several witnesses from different towns, with instruction to prove residence and intent for mining or settlement on Section 18 Township 1k.
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Mtfrant
N. T
Wisselnim
Wiliams Dy
Titan Prinae
Mixtrict
Cot Paints
Ak Walldalgr
Bth
Alexander Merek
Ila
Kanne
Robert
Mathews Joti
Lawn, Witch & Juonn
Fredrick Rosnisaveltey
Weltistot
Apres Tamas K
Olakdann
Kogister
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Depficial Proceedings
Williams County
N_D
Ims
Pomant
Wljmemijent
Bord
Onder
Chairau Gaines
Gom'r Gaines
Com'r Loughland
Hy, Suir
Reuben
Science and Industry
Retea
Santiago
Litany
Main St
8. D
M. G. Markell Atos
Joe Brown
Gripbie Olive
Hed 1 Bros. & Co
Photographa
Chitango Record History Department
Teaea
Lirary of
Universal History
the Record’s History Department
Matison St
Chicago
Webster's International Dictionary
Ara Goran
Fiesta
Chicago Times- Herald
Anya
Mimi Elfort
arSpecimen
G.&c.merri [Co
Springfeld
Mass
U. S.A
Webster's Dictionaries
AL Paul
Williaton
Peicus
Tena Freeman
Wittiston
Apalta
R. H. Copeland
Attorney AT Law
Williston, N. J
Witox Ir
Coxertus
U. S
Surveyor General
North Dakota
Ani
Aurveys
Land One
B. Rancher
Governo
E. C. Palmer
Sottlara Locute
Gunernotice
Missouri River
Lock Growers Association
Ite
HW. V. Smith
Sec
Treas
John Mercer
Postoffice
Buford
Willixton
Jett
H. A. Nelson
Nesson
George W. Newton
Ole Thorson
F. R. Zahh Postoffice Wiress
W. C. Barstad
Tyondan
Holford
Willians Hounty
Chris, Anderson
Williston, ND
E. L, Moore
Benson Bell
Ice
Douglas Bell
Williston, N, D
Dan Harris
Postefior Addrese
Walliston, Ny
Kirk & Carpenter
Sam
Yuil
E. P. Sundberg
Optician
Broadway
Fargo, N. D
Bryant & Sharp
C. Heydderien
Dueverud
Snd Minton
Vrenderiehy
Olive
County of
Dalcott
Gus M. Hennemreny
Minton
Hedderich
N D
Moreh
John Heffernan
I. C. Stewart
Frretian & Coggshall
Lancestanot
Fost
Parry
Thomas Shea
Postation
Wilisgoit, Ne da Laine Brand
Williston, N. D
Stroud Bros
Stroudt
General Blacksmiths
Gryant & Sharp
Dak
WH. Snyder
Tonsorial Partors
Delvions
Tavest
Main Street
Wellston
Towner
Merchants Bank
Geneva Baking Business Transhened
Asirew Giri Hinersox
Towner, North Dakota
Rae
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