Minot Police Seize Twenty Barrels of Beer
Minot North Dakota May 26 Police under Officer Pat Hyland seized twenty barrels and eighteen cases of beer at the Great Northern Depot. The booze, shipped to Mondak then reshipped to Minot, was destined to be landed in the city. Authorities expect an order to destroy the confiscated liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
N. D
Ward
Pat Hyland
Great Northern
Hamm Brewing Company
Mondak
Williston and Ray Game Ends With Umpire Protest
The Williston and Ray baseball game on Ray grounds ended in the sixth inning after Williston quit due to alleged biased umpiring. A protest was filed with President McGlynn claiming the umpire had money on the game, leading to disqualification for future duties in the North West Dakota League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Ray
Ray Grounds
McGlynn
Williston Boys
North West Dakota League
Railroad notes and personnel changes at GN lines
G A Strong named day operator and W J Goodwin takes night duties in Little Rock. L J Hall, a GN yards switchman, sustained a severe hand injury. Supt. Stewart and Asst. Supt. Bryan reviewed company matters in town. R F Weigel promoted to expense clerk succeeding Williams. John Dean moves from assistant cashier at the freight office to a Grand Forks GN post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dean
Grand Forks
G.N
Twenty Years Ago Local Business Notes and Arrivals
A recap of dated happenings: Tom Gordon and Phil Cates plan for permanent business readiness with a glass front by W. W. Mabee & Co. The railroad will name the station Williston, though Little Muddy is known locally. Jos Hananer, Leighton Jordan, and Hedderich start a clothing venture with wagons along the reservation grade. James McGrath returns from Mercer county with Optic. John Allen buys horses in Glen Dive and praises the deal. Steffy and Thomas carpenters finish store counters and doors for Mabee. European Restaurant Lodging House owners Lanback and Loutzehiser expand facilities and advertise.
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Tom Gordon
Phil Cates
W. W. Mabee & Co
Railroad Co
Williston
Little Muddy
Jos
Hananer
Leighton Jordan
Hedderich
James McGrath
T. C. Gordon
Heiner Appointed Chief Clerk at Freight Office
T W Williams notes L J Heiner has been named chief clerk at the freight office after years in the depot. Heiner has served in both night and day roles and is praised as a faithful and ardent G N employee, a reward of merit for his diligent service.
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R. F. Weigel
G. N
Williams
L. J. Heiner
Heiner
Annual Meeting Notice of Williston Water Users
The Williston Water User's Association will hold its regular annual election of five directors on Monday June 3 1907 at the Court House in Williston from 10 AM to 5 PM. Landowners who signed the stock subscription and contracts may vote. Peter Kelter and Henry Kelter were in town noting crossing the river is dangerous due to strong current and driftwood.
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Williston Water User's Association
Court House
Williston
Peter Kelter
Henry
King Freely Dines O Brien Family Before Departure
King Frederick hosted a farewell dinner for American minister and Mrs. O'Brien in Copenhagen. O'Brien leaves as ambassador to Tokyo, with the royal family in attendance and the king expressing regret at their departure.
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King
Copenhagen
Denmark
King Frederick
Mr. O'Brien
O'Brien
Tokio
Queen Louise
Mrs McKinley Passes Quietly After Long Illness
Canton Ohio May 28 Mrs William McKinley died at 1 05 pm peacefully after a prolonged illness. The end came without struggle and without pain as doctors and attendants observed the gradual fading. Mrs McKinley did not know of the efforts to prolong her life nor of hopeful plans. President Roosevelt and Cabinet members are expected to attend the funeral and a mausoleum dedication is wished by the late president.
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Roosevelt
Canton
William McKinley
Mrs McKinley's Funeral Plans and Attending Dignitaries
The article details Mrs. McKinley's death and funeral plans with high profile attendees including Secretary Cortelyou and President Roosevelt's telegram of condolence. It notes the vaulting of her body near her husband until the national mausoleum on Monument Hill is completed. It also mentions the president's Canton trip for the funeral and state officials planning to attend.
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McKinley
Cortelyou
M. C. Barber
Sarah Duncan
Luther Day
Justice
William R. Day
Barber
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Monument Hill
Washington
White House
Canton
Indianapolis
Lansing
Root
Wilson
Admiral Rixey
Harris
Columbus
Arkansas Governor Dying in Greenwood
Gov. John R. Little, attacked by heart failure at his Greenwood home, is believed to be dying. Robert McFarlane, close associate, said at 12:30 Monday the governor’s condition was very critical and unsustainable.
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Arkansas
Fort Smith
Ark
John R. Little
Greenwood
Robert McFarlane
Little
Williston Notice on Back Yard Refuse Cleanup
To Resident and Property Owners Notice is given to residents and property owners of Williston that ashes manure and all other refuse in back yards and alleys must be cleaned up and removed on or before June fifth 1907. Unremoved refuse will be removed by the authorities and costs charged to residents. By order of the board of health. L. B. Dockerman President. H. R. Evans Secretary.
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City of
Williston
Board of Health
L. B. Dockerman
Simple receipt promises hair loss prevention and dandruff cure
A receipt claims to prevent falling hair and cleanse the scalp using Extract Kanthalon Compound Bay Rum Pure Grain Alcohol and Distilled Water. It can be prepared at home or by a druggist. Cut out the receipt and try it.
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Loz
Auction Notice A. A. Austill City Lots and Farms
City lots and farms owned by A. A. Austill are offered for top price in a public sale. Properties include urban parcels and rural tracts with diverse acreage. Bidding opens with terms set by the executor and the county auction office.
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A. A. Austill
Wanted Coal Bids for North Dakota School for the Deaf
Sealed bids due by 9 a m June 12 1907 to furnish 800 tons of lignite coal at 2000 pounds per ton F O B Devils Lake North Dakota or 400 tons 2000 pounds to the ton from Youghcoghney Pocahontas or Hocking Valley coal with delivery between September 1 1907 and July 1 1908. Bids must state price and quality and the right to reject any and all bids is reserved.
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School For the Deaf
North Daota
Devils Lake
N. D
Youghcoghney
Pocahontas
Hocking Valley
Taken Up Roan Mare With Star Brand 1907
Taken up on April 27 1907 a roan mare with white star on face black mane and tail branded P on left hip and lazy R F on right hip weight about 800 pounds advertised but misbranded due to long hair owner urged to prove property at section 25 2 156 range 102 and claim it L O Higley Higley b 48 3tp
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L. O. Higley Higley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Williston Graphic
John. A. Corbett
SEIZS
G. A. Strong
W.J. Goodwin
Little Rock, Ark
L. J. Hall
Supt. Stewart
Supt
Bryan
Mercer County
John Allen
Glendive
Messrs
Steffy and
Thomas
Lodging House
Lanback and
Loutzehiser
T. W. Williams
E. B
R. Brownson, Lec'y
Asso
Amherst
Mass
William R. Hart
Nebraska Normal School
Amherst College
Department of Agricultural Education
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Wills Point
Emory
Texas Red Cross Society
Mrs. M'Kinley
Besside
Rochester
N. Y
Oaks & Calhoun
Main Street
Oaks and Calhoun
National Slothing Store
Mrs. McKinley
First National Bank
North Dakota
Oldcat Bank
Williams County
Nickelson’s
Turtle Lake
Anton Mickelson
Directicg
Harry Whicher
Mercer
W. H. Males
D. J. Creaser
Williston Grocery Co
V. R. Asbury, F. Anderson, Props, Exclusive Grocers
Hood River
Naval
H. R. Evans
Williams County Bank
West & Rawson
With Woodley
Citiing National Bank
First Claus
F. L. Gordon
East Broadway
Actial Teat
Wegley & Dennis
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