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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
8
Dr Belyea was beside him and would have been shot too if not for a misdirected bullet. The body of Short was brought to this city and lies at the undertakers. Editor Short leaves a wife and family at Ross to mourn his untimely death.
The Ladies Altar Society thank the public for attending their Bazaar which raised $750. Donations from state residents supported a fancy booth featuring handkerchiefs donated by Mrs. John Burke and prizes including a Diamond ring won by Miss Ella Ulingsworth.
The sheriff warns that 1907 and earlier delinquent taxpayers must settle now or face levies. On November first men and teams will scour every direction to seize property. The notice urges hurried action to purchase a 5 acre irrigated farm tract advertised at 550 dollars from Williston Land Co.
Miss Florence Baynes of Mankato Minnesota will visit relatives Mrs O J Cook and Mrs Vern McMurrin. William Gerber plans a trip to Oregon. Robert Goar visited friends at Trenton. Temnes Helland spent a week in Canada. Vern McMurrip M Johnson and C T Nelson hauled lumber for a new school house. Ed Davis has brought his threshing machine home and will later visit West Virginia with daughter Virgie. Election inspector C J Cook delivered ballots to Williston. Miss Ramey is home for the winter and Nellie Larson studies in Williston. Dunkard services were held Sunday evening.
Bible Hour at 10:00 a m. Morning sermon 11:00 a m. Junior service at 1 0 p m. Christian Endeavor 7:00 p m. Evening sermon 8:00 p m.
Morning preaching at 10 30 Bible class Sunday school 11 30 Epworth League 7 00 evening preaching 8 00 Wednesday prayer meeting 8 00 Frank S Hollett is pastor.
Mass at 10 30 a m on the 1st and 3rd Sunday each month Sunday school at 230 p m and evening service at 730 p m Pastor S J Arsenault leads the parish in pastoral services and religious instruction.
The Interior Department notice records Nils Olson filing a mineral claim near Williston North Dakota along the Trail Creek area with dates referencing December 1 and the Williston land district. Names include John Frit and several locals: Peter Troseng Ole M Olson Jenn Vikum and others in Squires ND.
December 3 1908 before the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Williston North Carolina. The contestant filed an affidavit stating that personal service could not be made after due diligence. It is ordered that notice be given by publication. John P. McDowell Receiver MEH Allen and B A Allen Williston MD Attorneys for Contestant. Continuous block of text records the notice details.
The United States Land Office in Willie ton North Dakota on December 3 1908 declares due process attempted but personal service cannot be made. John P McDowell Receiver BA Agen Williston ND attorney for contestant records Upham NU address.
The Department of the Interior announces a public auction of lands by the General Land Office under the act of June 21 1906. Bids open at 2 PM on November 11 next at Williston North Dakota. Claimants must file claims or objections before the designated time with Commissioner John U or Williston ND witnesses listed.
The entry states that personal service on the contestant could not be made after diligent efforts and orders due publication. Filed by GEO. W. WILSON, Register, in Williston ND, attorney for the contestant, dated Nov 28 1908 with prior affidavit dated Sept 29 1908.
Notice announces that Anteen L Rh. Hf Milliston 6 D on October 18 1907 can enter and establish claim to described lands before the registrar and waiver of the United States land office at Will ND on the 1st day of December with witnesses Warenman Sven Benet Chall of Willinon and Robert Price of Higley. GEO W WILSON Registrar
Bertha Exielson of Williston North Dakota who filed on December 7 1903 for the southwest quarter of section 15 town 102 west has fled notice of intention to make final proof before John Fulttle United States commissioner at Williston North Dakota on December 8 1908 Claimant names witnesses: Dulla Erickson R H Rhodes J H Shepherd Aion Larsen all of Williston ND GEO W WILSON Register
Fragmentary notice lists Bertha Erickson and others as witnesses in a legal action. Mentions sections and townships in North Dakota. Names R H Rhodes J R Shepherd Aer Laren and Wilson as parties or officials.
A Williston official schedule lists a Sunday meeting on December 1 with Eas Grimes, E G Sutton and Slate Buredahl in attendance. W. Wilson, Register, will oversee the proceedings at his office in Williston North Dakota.
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