Texas congressman's stubborn honeymoon tale
A Washington Star feature profiles a Texas congressman noted for a classical education, Civil War service, and a frontier upbringing. It recounts his two horse wagon honeymoon from Texas to South Carolina, his wife teaching him, and his early years as a country schoolteacher before rising to law and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Congressional Directory
Washington Star
Cesar
Texas
South Carolina
Reynote
South
Amurt
Indiana
Why He Went to New York
A guest recalls leaving town after a railroad accident and a near jail action. He explains writing to a railroad solicitor, accepting a compromise, receiving $250, and deciding to move to New York with the prospect of a better life. He notes luck shifting since the crash and laughs at the idea of becoming a millionaire if he had broken both ankles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trovel
Dutch and American Brick From New York Tunnels Excavation
Antiquarians in New York study bricks uncovered in city hall park during tunnel work. Bricks include American made varieties and patterns resembling Dutch imports. Early Dutch bricks were shipped from Holland in ballast, later Americans created thicker bricks. Many old buildings still show Dutch style or American imitations.
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New York
City Hall Park
Holland
New Amsterdam
Manhattan Island
Albany
The River War and Odd Bits of Victorian Notice
A historical clipping notes Teevs tale of a missionary pair and a pair of stubborn bronches, a Baltimore violet extract seized for under valuation with a $1200 expected sale price, and then a critical portrait of Kitchener from Winston Churchill describing him as a stern, distant commander who cared little for soldiers, with neglect of the sick and injured amid river warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
England
Kitchener
Winston Churchill
Spiders as pets and curiosities in a quirky column
A Louisville Courier-Journal piece recounts an Indy writer’s whim to keep a garden spider as a pet. The woman, a 40-year-old weighing 200 pounds, calls her parents papa and mamma while detailing the spider’s care from a glass tumbler to building a tiny house and raising a family. The account touts spiders as architect, beauty, pest slayer, and household companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theophilas
Louisville Courier-Journal
Pete
Indy
Local Williston Court Notices and Bank Compliance
Legal summonses and court notices from Williams County North Dakota detail judgments, leases, and accounts due for minerals lodging and board. The notices include Bruegger Mercantile Co. vs. various defendants, Williston banking authorization by the Comptroller of the Currency, and final proof filings for land claims with witnesses named for John Suderland and others.
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State of North Dako
County of Williams
J. ¥. Woodley
Justies ‘of the Peace
Bruegger Mercantile Co
Win. Giudette
Hurely
J. F. Woodley
Novi Justice of the Peace
Durant
Williams Co
Corklann & Ovanbos
Mlaimui
Reasury Department—Office
Washington
D.C
Auburest
Worneas
Antra
Williiion
Williams
North, Dakota
United States
Thomas P Kyne
Garrency
First National Bank of
Williston
Melisa
Brate
North Dakotas
United
T. P.kane
Minot
N.D
Tiller
J.C. Eld
District Court
Williams N. D
Williaton
Lulu Costello
Lata Sérige
Agate
Wolfigraft
North Dakota
Vard Dafendant
State
Mary Leonhardy
Alleiie
Getader
Komethur
Woodley
Sundow of the Peace
Eye
Wiltxton
Dwis Ally
Plautilr
Copreasd & Owriun
Novi Ploanthf
Atco Coprland & Oversow
Wilinne
Rafore J. Woodley
Mary
Laigely
Iven
Dustle Novi
Otcins
Copxtann & Overson
Platt AL. Willian
Willian
A. Woodley
James Wills
Efandant
Mary Leontardy
Phantiff
F. Woodlay
Novi
Willian Co
N.D. Coretain & Ovenees
Plaintilt'navy
State of North Dakota
Corstasn & Orrusam
Malutity Attys
Notios
Department of the Interior
N. D
Hur
Noties
Villa Co
Williams County
Jounsuderland
Innis
Witneswn
Sndiani
Jehn Hin
Paul Beblerbeck
Herbert K. Meld
Gustave K. Metager
N. Das
Thomas E. Olsgand
MF. Barerett
X. D
Nicolaus Zaire
HB. E
Real estate lots offered for sale with removal notice
A handwritten list of multiple blocks and lots across MAIN STREET and GIBBS AVENUE noting sale of lots free from reservations or encumbrances. Warranty deeds available on request. Trespassers must remove all buildings fences and obstructions. Property offered on easy terms pending application.
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Williston Graphic
Texsa
Ity
Bride Walle
Sim Maekewouds
Pea
Sutherland
Tenry
Columbia Law School
Jim
Tenney
Petter Vou
Saturday Evening Post
Doukbeobern
California
KM Lavsali
Rellrold
Smaak
West
Teev
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Ladies’ Home Journal
Cay
Dearborn St
Caicago
Forest Lion
United States Land
Kereby
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Mt. Paul
Minnesota
Han
Lia
Tuomas E Olagarp
Kus E. Hasacom
Heginter
Bummons
Koe
Houet
County of
Williams,fandfore
Tissuce
Binte
County of Witttany
Daniel TE Lurria
Cornelia
Tlarris
Nadel H. Harris
Cornelia Y. Harris
Williscon
Ube
Cornelis P.maneis
N. AL Brewant
McKinlsy
Te Bryan
Supreme Court
Jody John B. Cowan
John Burke
James Helfarnar
Weide Fe Fort
Sherry
Snyder
Brownell
Auditor— Aterberg
Fey Smith
EB Field
H Lelaon
Louia Schierbeck
W. B. Overson
Coron
Us Thoma
W. Tronx
E. Leonhardy
J. E
T. R. Forden
Engariolantenie
FJ. Waldron
Westinberg
G. F. Rowell, Jr
Jolitt Sassen
C. M. Foss
Scranton
General Blacksmiths
Bryant & Sharp
N. Dak
Up To
Stylen
Markell
E. C. Palmer
Pont Office
W.C. Jones
BE. Anew Ranches and Lands Solicitors
Lana
FE. Jones Iputy State Veterinary Surgeon and Stock Inspectorate of
Montana
BROS
Commission
Buford
Williston, N. C
George Purvis
Lota
Lote
Bassen Avenue
Nene
Gibbs Avenue
Plone
Bruegger Avenue
Anderson Avenue
Cates Avenue
Metzger Street
Third Street
First National Bank
Williston, N. D
Star Meat Market
Takersie
Cmith Premier Typewriter
Sixth Street
St. Paul, Minn
E. A. Sharp
City Dray Line
John Heffernan
Prop
The
Ross Horse Co
John A. Ross
Borees
Stony Creek
Pontoffice Adreas
N. I
George W. Newton
M. de Aleo
John Mercer
Udirese
Wilcon
Pat Snd
Algo
E, A. Nelson
Nelson, N.D
E. L. Moore
Postoffice Adress
Willieton
Ole Thorson
Nemon, N. D
D. Barstad
Postofflce Wi Beer Boglund
Williams Conn
R. Zahl
Salvelinen
Alain
Mao
Thomas Shea
Pontortion addrem—Williston
Postoffice Addrese
Stroud Bros. Postoffice Addrese
Stroud
Wlove
F. A
R. A. Jones
Amteqatrol
Eurer
Kuga
Argo
Tate
Maddy
Valine
Santeline
P.O
Boafored
FLA
BE. A. Jones
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