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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1902
Page
5
Friday and Saturday November 28 and 29 feature the Victor Monarch Talking and Musical Combination in Williston. The mechanical wonder talks sings plays and laughs in an evening of music mirth and mimicry with small bills advertised.
Local item blitz notes employment ads at Graphic, horse for sale, buggy painting, visitors from Hofflund and Ray, postmaster and wife in town, land loans, new billiard table, court actions, and moves by doctors and merchants. Several names appear including H A Nelson Hofflund W H Denny J C Dwyer Wm Pitts and Dr J H Belyes among others, with mentions of Williston Drug Co preparations and local court cases.
A local notice reports an elderly man in Elizabeth West Virginia claim of curing a long battled cancer using Electric Bitters and Burklen’s Amnica Salve. It credits the treatment with complete recovery and promotes Electric Bitters as a powerful tonic for bilious kidney and liver troubles. Druggists Brownell and McPhee guarantee satisfaction at 50 cents.
Official notices announce W H Denny as agent for Northern Treat Co ready to supply bonds in many forms at reasonable rates. County officers may prefer bonds from the local paper’s provider to avoid relying on friends. The piece laments taxpayers’ reluctance to support the local paper despite its role in society.
Rev T A Taylor of the Congregational church offers Bibles of all kinds at moderate prices, inviting readers to obtain one through his supply.
Fire safety event announced by Stroud Bros showcasing the Phenix extinguisher’s performance. A tar and kerosene coated flue test will be conducted at Main and Fourth Streets on Saturday evening, November 22 at 7:30. Public invited to witness the demonstration and the claim that every household should have one.
An ad asserts heavy eating causes indigestion and stomach inflammation. It promotes Kodel as a cure for dyspepsia, catarrh, heartburn, sour risings, and general stomach troubles by cleansing and sweetening the stomach." Brownell & McPhee.
Broganur Mercantile Co reports a medical case where Dr Clamcy and Dr Windell from Minot performed a major operation on Mr Elijal Mogs removing portions of both bones below the knee and suturing with silver wire. The surgery was technically successful but necrosis forced concerns about eventual bone union and possible amputation to prevent septicemia.
The undersigned offers fashionable dress making at reasonable prices. Ladies desiring work should call at the residence of A. Dr. Panger on the street west and back of Dr. Ennin’s ment house. Miss Mepia Yen, Williston, N. D., November 12, 1902.
A reader urges the forthcoming legislative assembly to remove mortgages from the assessor's list. The letter argues mortgage taxation causes double taxation and distorts property values, noting loans, securities, and mortgagees create inflated assessments. It questions taxing insurance policies and highlights resident versus non resident mortgage holders.
Mr Haney of Geneva Ohio suffered piles for four decades. The ad claims De-Wire’s Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently and touts it as invaluable for cuts burns bruises eczema and skin diseases. It warns to look for DeWitt on the package and labels other brands as cheap fakes from Brownell and McPhee.
Ever Wagness, Devila Lake state game warden, toured town this week to monitor deer hunters. The veteran official, famed for culinary pride, insisted the venison at the Great Northern Hotel last Monday was a prime beefsteak, not wild meat.
Attorney Thos. R. Benton of the Great Northern Railway Company attended court in St Paul. Attorney B. D. Townsend arrived from Devil Lake to assist in the defense of Al. Mertin, charged with shooting with intent to kill during the week in the Catescape.
The cT U S officers include President Elizabeth Preston Anderson of Drayton and Vice President Ema F. Vail of Coprwell with Recording Lee Allen Grand Forks, Corresponding Secretary Mutile Van de Bogart Tower City, Treasurer L. M. Brown Cooperstown, State Organizer Elizabeth Preston Anderson Drayton, Secretary Wing Woman’s Branch Mary Grover Liston, Supt. Lecture Bureau M A Hartman Cooperstown, Secretary L T L Branch C W Muses Drayton. The W C T U will meet with Mrs W H Denny Friday afternoon. Carrie Myre Christine Ry?
Carelessness blamed for railway wrecks and throat and lung woes. Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs, Colds touted as life saving with Mrs. Lois Cragg of Dorchester, Mass cited as a beneficiary. Guaranteed remedy by Brownell & McPhee. 50c to $1.00. trial bottles free.
The North-Western Line owns over 8,842 miles of track spanning nine states and links Minneapolis and St Paul with Chicago. It offers the fastest service between these cities and claims the finest equipped, most illuminated train, the North-Western Limited. For travel info, contact T. W. Tenadale G P A St Paul Minn or BE A Gray Gen Agt Helena Mont.
Advertisement notes disrespect toward old age while praising Dr King's New Life Pills for curing dyspepsia jaundice fever constipation and other ailments. Pills priced 25 cents sold at Brownell and McPhee's Drug Store.
A meeting of twenty to thirty members discussed the Six-payers league while a large rally is planned for Saturday at Hoffland. The sheriff warns taxpayers of distraint for overdue taxes. Mr Loughland’s fur coats, lost two weeks ago, were recovered by Otto Dali’s boy and returned to Mr L.
An advertisement extols One Minute Cough Cure as a harmless remedy for coughs cold and throat ailments. It claims rapid relief from phlegm and cough, cure of croup, and suitability for children, citing a testimonial from Gertrude E Fenner of Muncie Indiana who regained her lost weight after treatment. Brownell and McPhee advertise the product.
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