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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
4
A historical county directory compiled under John A. Corbett lists key officials including the coroner, county surveyor, state’s attorney, and the editors in charge of publication. The roster reflects local governance and legal offices in the period.
Memorial day events were held at the Williston re house despite rain. The program opened with a band selection and a chorus, with Rev. J A Lumley delivering the invocation and Hon D C Page giving the notable oration. The large audience remained attentive. benediction by Rev Frank S Hollett. Graveyard services were canceled due to rain.
Skeoch of Migot has a contract to rent the southern half of the hotel from Mrs. E Leonharday and will open a first class cafe after alterations. The dining room will close, partitions removed, and a large kitchen added with overhead rooms. A new front and floor will modernize the main room, promising high quality service.
Memorial services were held in the Methodist church with speakers Rev. Lumley and Rev. Lanes delivering sermons. A large chorus performed several musical selections and the Seeley sisters sang a beautiful duet, highlighting the joint observance between Congregational and Methodist congregations.
Frank DC CaarMan announces Republican bid for Representative in the 29th Legislative District. Primary voting is June 19 and he seeks residents support. Also C. A Johnson proclaims candidacy for reelection on the Republican ticket and asks for support at the June primary.
To the people of Ward and Williams counties TL submits a candidacy for the position of Member of the House of Representatives for North Dakota. The announcement emphasizes service to the will of the people and calls for support from residents.
A series of notices from candidates in Willemia County announce Republican bids for local offices. Fred Lyons seeks reelection to the representative seat for the 20th legislative district. E M Armstrong announces candidacy for County Auditor. L L Laurus announces for Sheriff. All seek primary support on June 19 1906.
Dr. L. B. Dochtenman announces his candidacy for the office of coroner of Williams County subject to the primary election on June 19 and seeks the support of voters.
Aural fragment announces candidates for Williams County State's Attorney in North Dakota. Van Es Brown seeks the office with voter support ahead of the June 19, 1906 primary. Orro AtxzosEN appears among the names in the contested race.
The schedule lists games for June through July with matches between Williston, Wheelock, White Earth, Palermo, Berthold, Ross, Tioga, Rose, Tagus, and other towns. Several entries appear garbled or misspelled but indicate venues and opponents on specific dates in June July.
Notice declares a school election to be held June 19 1906 at the Williston special school district schoolhouse to elect two board members for three years and one member for one year. Polls open at 9 oclock.
Williston North Dakota May 30 1906 the Board of Education closes at 4 p m on that day. Dated at Williston N D this 30th day of May A D 1906 H Copeland Clerk.
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