29 May 1896
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1896
Page
1
Directory for Town of Williston lists officials and roles. Church services at Congregational and M E churches with times and activities. General welcome message and motto emphasize hospitality and moral aims.
Charley Atkinson visits the city this week as Memorial Day approaches and decorations are urged. Reports note multiple local business updates, farming movements, and public notices including diphtheria recoveries, school closures, and a potential Fourth of July celebration. Also covered are cattle transfers, new restaurants, a Williston ferry update, and regional weather impacts with ongoing optimism for drought recovery.
A severe hail storm last Sunday afternoon damaged buildings across Minot and surrounding districts. It smashed nearly all crops, shattered 200 window panes at the G N round house and shops, and caused heavy cattle losses. The event is linked to Beatty's Pianos address 8225-9922 and Daniel F. Beatty, Wash.
Notice declares a special meeting of the Williams County Board of Commissioners at the courthouse in Williston on Tuesday June 9 1895 to designate a depository for county funds and address other business. County Auditor Jom Baveccer dated May 28 1896. Also includes sale ad and Beatty organ and piano promotion.
The Grand Forks Herald notes no firm nominations but says the GOP should choose men of sterling integrity with clean records for the state ticket. It argues such standard bearers are key to Republican victory, amidst rumors about J M Devine of Lamoure county and J8 Murphy of Ward coins.
Citizens within Williston must pay dog taxes by June 20 1896 or face penalties including impounding and possible destruction of the dog. The village clerk will register dogs and issue a check to the owner. Notice issued by Frank Winn village clerk on order of the Board of Trustees.
Public auction for hay cutting permits on school and state lands will be held June 6 1896 at the courthouse in Williston. Bids start at $2.00 per quarter section and must be cash. Sale conducted by the county treasurer under the board of university and school lands. Gxv H Wierens Land Commissioner.
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