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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
4
The new twin screw steamer Kristianiafjord will arrive in New York on its maiden trip June 17 with subsequent calls on July 29 September 9 October 21 and December 2.
A bulletin lists eight promising farm and grazing parcels near Stine O'Brien Creek and Alexander with prices from seven to forty dollars per acre, including quarter sections and a two section farm. Also offered: a good thirty room St James hotel, a North Dakota half section, and farm land exchanges with cash offers requested.
An observer in a post office overhears locals bragging on slow communities and recalls a 1880s tale of a neighbor named Jim who wandered daydreaming while wild morning glory vines grew around him, eventually trapping him until the narrator freed him with a brush scythe.
An Iowa farmer in the northern region suffered a years long wound from a pitchfork injury that defied common salves until Allen's Ulcerine Salve healed it. The remedy claims to draw out poisons and heal from the bottom up, even with burns and new cuts. Sold by Williston Drug Co. and other druggists.
Sealed bids for a vault addition in Williston North Dakota are due by 9 AM on June 29 1918. Brick construction with cement foundation. 20 percent certified check. bid bond required. project by M H Allen county auditor. Board may reject all bids. Also bids for Missouri Ridge road work due June 10 1913 with dirt fill and concrete culvert. builder supplies materials. bids subject to Two Board approval.
Loomis F. Irish as assignee declares the mortgage of Leola Moser to Fred Southard due and payable. The Willams County foreclosure sale is set for June 28 1915 at 10 o clock at the courthouse front door to satisfy 101.45 plus costs and attorney fees on the property described in the mortgage in Williams County North Dakota.
The State of North Dakota issues a second summons to Peter Birkeland to appear June 16, 1913, in Williston Williams County, to answer a complaint by Borstad Wilson Mercantile Company for a promissory note and unpaid goods plus attached assets seizure. Publication notice to run three weeks in the Williston Graphic.
W H Landes administrator of the James Cahalan estate in Deepwater Missouri notifies creditors and claimants to present all claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims to be sent to the administrator at his East Park Township residence in WIlliams County. Dated May 5, 1913. First publication May 3, 1913.
By order of the Board of County auditors in Williston North Dakota bids accepted until 9 A M Monday June 23 1913 for furnishing steel furniture and fixtures for county offices Plans and specifications are on file in the County Auditor office Bids must include a certified check equal to at least 20 percent of the bid The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids Williston May 1 1913
Foreclosure sale of Ralph W Cros a and Cora B Cross mortgage to K Bronson in Williston Williams County North Dakota. Sale set for June 21 1918 at 8:00 PM at courthouse front door to satisfy $106.36 plus fees and costs. Mortgaged premises are Lot 5 Block 13A Went Lawn Second Addition Williston ND.
Department of the Interior Willaston North Dakota May 8 1813 notices contestant Winfred Welch alleges Frank Szczechowski abandoned Fairy No 014931 land in NE ¼ and NW ¼ Sec 22 T154N R08W 5th P.M. contest filed April 7 1913 seeks cancellation of entry serial 011921 with grounds of abandonment and lack of cultivation.
Foreclosure sale set for July 7 1913 at 2 PM for the Northeast quarter of Section 13 Township 158 N Range 102 W in Williams County North Dakota. Mortgage held by The Farmers & Merchants Bank of Williston later assigned to Williams County State Bank. Attorney names listed for mortgagee and sheriff stated.
Mary J. Joyce of Williston North Dakota filed for final three year proof on June 25 1910 for lands in section 24 township 15 north range 102 west Williston land office. Witnesses named William W. Keltzer James Nelson Daniel Snyder and Thomas B. Murphy all of Williston North Dakota. Official: Register and Receiver U S Land Office Williston North Dakota.
A brief note describes using a want ad approach to keep a furnished room consistently occupied. It emphasizes regular posting and quick responses to inquiries to maintain steady rental turnover.
In Williams County North Dakota a small claims action pending before Justice A J Bleld. Ulrich & Co sue Amon Roberts and Al Joseph Awatin for 84 13 owed for goods sold between 1910 and 1911 plus 46 78 costs from a prior suit. Garnishee reports notes totaling 50 00 04 00 10 00 to apply. Service by publication ordered in Williston Graphic for three weeks.
Department of the Interior announces a public sale of a 1-4 1-4 acre land tract in T.165 N., R.100, Lot 1-4 1-4. Charles J. Holz holds Serial No.017671. The minimum bid is $4.00 per acre, at 1 PM July 2, 1913, with reservations under the June 22 1910 act. Register Thomas B. Murphy urges filings of claims or objections by the deadline.
Notice announces foreclosure by sale of land in Williams County North Dakota due to default on a mortgage from Harry T Smiter to Pred Southard dated February 1 1910 and recorded March 29 1910 with later assignment to Loomis Irish The sale is set for July 1 1918 at 2 pm at the court house steps Williston North Dakota The description covers the northeast quarter of section 5 township 1 north range 100 west and includes outstanding sums plus taxes and costs
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