Williston Board Adopts Bills and Grants Street Work
Official proceedings of Williston Town Board adjourned session note trustees F Ro Zahl and Freeman present while James King was absent. Minutes approved. Bills approved including Maderson salary, Ross blacksmith, Copeland printing, Cartier street work. Motion to use dogs prohibited. Hedderich Bros granted permission to construct a well on First Street behind their store. Frasx Win, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
N. D
Seard
F. Ro Zahl
Freeman
James King
Maderson
I. Ross
Copeland
Sassen
Teamn
Wuph Cartier
Hedderich Bros
First Street
Amotion
Frasx Win
Unclaimed Letters at Williston Post Office 1897
Notices show a list of names including Doyle Mrs J A Bruce Armstrong Lawrence Doyle M Fuller Frank Ford Hathaway George Hall Ibn Smith. Uncalled for letters dated September 30 1897 marked as advertised. Postmaster Metcalf signs.
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Williston
Doyle
J. A. Bruce
Olan Armstrong
Lawrence Doyle
M. Fuller
Frank Ford
Mes Hathaway
George Hall
Ibn Smith
G. DB
Metacen
P.M
A Country of Surprises South Africa Mining Outlook
A North American Review excerpt discusses South Africa's mineral wealth and development. It notes coal fields covering about 56 000 square miles, potential iron deposits near coal, and other metals like tin and silver. The Transvaal is highlighted as a leading mining region with surprising potential elsewhere possible.
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Africa
South Africa
Iowa
Transvaal
South
Blaine's Generosity Aided Taylor's Destitute Daughter
A St Louis Globe Democrat tale credits James G Blaine with a swift aid to President Zachary Taylor's widowed daughter en route to Paris. As Speaker he steered a $312,000 resolution through the House and Senate to fund her relief, praised by Gen Sherman as a grand actor in politics.
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Taylor
James G. Blaine
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Maine Statesman
House
Zachary Paylor
Washington
Paris
Mooney
Sherman
Maine
Bherman
Senate
Gen. Sherman
Blaine
Empress Elizabeth Portrait Draws Public Color Fascination
A vintage tale recounts Empress Elizabeth posing for a portrait by Viennese artist Schrotzberg. The painting featured an imperial purple robe dubbed the historical lilac and inspired a Kaiserina shade in Vienna salons. The piece notes lilac’s rising fashion among young women this summer and debates violet devotion as a marker of decadence.
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Empress Elizabeth
Austria
Schrotzberg
Munseys
Ludwig II
Bavaria
Munich
Germany
Vienna
Kaiserina
Empress
Max Nordeau
Notice to Tax Payers from Williams County Treasurer
The Williams County treasurer F R Zahl calls all taxpayers who owe taxes to attend the county seat treasurer to pay up before October 1. If taxpayers move within the state and owe personal property taxes, the former county treasurer must forward the tax to the new county for collection with legal charges deducted.
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North Dakota
F. R. Zahl
Williams County
N. D
Reward offered for recovered horses and arrest in North Dakota
A dated notice from Murphy of North Dakota offers a 200 dollar reward for arrest and conviction of horse thieves across North Dakota, Montana or Canada. It promises three pounds per head delivered to his ranch and reports several horses missing or seen in Montana and Canada.
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Canada
North Dakota
Montana
Ds. Murphy
N. D
Association Alto
H. V. Smith
Notice of Final Proof in Williams County
Notice is hereby given that Robert C. Mathews filed intent to make final proof for his dairy claim. Proof will be made before a county judge in Williams County in Williston, North Dakota, on October 25. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation: George W. Newvil, Thomas Burgess, Frederick B. Zan, Gustave B. Metzger, all of Williston.
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Edttler Bs
E. Be
Hardy
Cemuty
Williams
Williston
Robert C. Mathews
Oignel
Signelg
George W. Newtnil
Thomas Burgess
Frederick B. Zan
Gustave B. Metzger
J. Banaerr
Minot
N. D
Ane Uaat
E Seotthards
Williamee
Athan Bellise
Gustav B Metzger
Edwin Jack
George Bruegger
Herman Roehr
Repro Mrungt J. Bannery
Hexiser
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THE
Town of
Missouri
Searman
St. Nicholas
Missouri River
Mr. Spearman
Gulf of Mexico
Main St
Willieton
Ne, Prudhomme
John Bruegger & Bro
John Mercer
Buford
Lane
H. A. Nelson
Nelson, N. D
George W. Newton
D. Alson
Ole Thorson
Nelson, N.D
F.R. Zah
W. C. Barstad
Hofiland
C.e. Bell
Postoffice
Williston, N. 1
Williston, N
Douglas Bell
DAN_ HARRIS
Tentoffice
Williston, N. D
John Heffernan
EB L. Moore
Brand
Towner Merchants Bank
Hane
Androld
Andrew Gunnrrtsox, Towner
A. S. Blakey, Ph. D
Minot, N. D
J. W. Rode
Jeweler
Nortis Dakota
Paris & Allenberg
Union Stock Yards
Chicago, IL
E. Deffebach
the National Live Stock Bank
Chicago
Daniel Manning
Dickinson, N. D
City Dray Line
Prop
Sale Stable
Deale, Williston
Armé
Amici
Missouri River Valley
Associatio
New Harness Shop I
Stewart
WM. Snyder
Willieton WD
E. C. Palmer
Williston, Williams Co
Twaparesese
Dermaricee
Chris, Anderson
Scientifig Americay
Sunna Eine
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