30 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
1
A crowded show of local items includes a new courthouse social, bids for a north Broadway sidewalk, and reports of residents and visitors. News covers a runaway horse, a legal binding, church services, local business ads, and community gossip from Williston and nearby areas.
Williston local notes mention A A Jones from Nelson and Guet Carey from Hofflund. Hedderich Bros. offers Mitta lined underwear from 30 cents. a daughter born to Mr and Mrs George Mathewson on Nov 3. Conductor L D Bayrell visiting friends. Mrs H V Smith traveling for medical treatment. milk from Stoxx Creek Dairy. Mr C A Bryant leaving for Rock Elm Wisconsin. street cleaning improves main street. Williston banks advertise general banking. a Thanksgiving bail event rumored at the new courthouse. George Purvis in town on lots business returns to Crookston. men’s underwear and silk fleeced items advertised. Frank Counts house destroyed by fire with no injuries. Mrs J B Yeill returns from Langdon with improvements. Stony Creek Dairy Co members host a party with dancing and supper.
A column laments proper handling of gifts and honors tied to Admiral Dewey. Separately, a Sunday railroad accident in Williston killed Budd Davis and injured Pat Cushing, who had a leg amputated. Dr. Van Dyke aided the wounded as the investigation notes blame on the workers rather than a single brain.
An ad touts Bowchoo Gemimary Syrup as a remedy for coughs and lung troubles, claiming it stimulates tissue to fight disease, eases inflammation, aids expectoration, and ensures a good night’s rest. Sample bottles available at Williston Pharmacy in Williston, N C. The Williams County State Bank advertises money services, good paper discounts, and domestic exchange for sale.
Official records show the Williston district approving fifth payments to Lease and Richards for school house work, authorizing a $1,462.00 warrant, arranging grading near the cellar, and approving bills including E Leonhardy premium and Lang e Richards. The board met, adjourned, then reconvened with present members Bergh Baldwin Pande.
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