Letter from Tulinn Nelda read in Williston audience
A read aloud letter from Tulinn Nelda via William Snyder of Hhinaily describes life in Dawson City in September with plans to winter there and possible return next fall. It notes harsh conditions, scarce wood, rain, and limited work with low wages, plus travel plans to Cape Nome and signals of a growing population next spring. Junius Nason signs off from Dawson City, NWT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulinn
Landullix
T Hilake
Sam
Cape Nome
Sheep and people of interest visit Buford area
Buforil and surrounding towns show a bustle of livestock movement. W M Smith arrives with 1 500 head of prime muttons for the eastern market and plans to ship to the Str inst. W G Jones heads to Poplar for a family health matter. L B Burs of Kulixspel attends livestock concerns while Mrs Mark Thomas plans a trip east to join her husband. A pleasant dance at I C Jones is noted and H F Merrill of Yellowstone eyes the Pacific coast for sheep purchases, with Mim Merrill and Miss Yell accompanying. Mrs Bi1 Jores visits Nashua Illinois. Mrs Littlefield, daughter of J De Mars, tours toward the Pacific coast to rejoin her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. Smith
Yellowstone
Mark Thomas
I. C. Jones
Coulter
Williston
H. F. Merrill
Pacific Coast
Mim
Merrilli
Miss Yell
Jores
Nashua
Ill
Mra
Littlefield
J. de Mars
Kiug
Mra. Littlefield
Williston Special School District approves first payment to Lense & Richards
In Williston North Dakota on September 30 1899 the board met in special session. Directors Bergh Freeman Sharp were present with Baldwin Wood-Jay absent. The president announced the purpose to pay Lense and Richards the first installment for the new school house door folate and rough floor. The board by motion authorized 2400 dollars to be paid and instructed the clerk to draw a warrant. The meeting adjourned.
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RH. Corspann
Williston Town Board Minutes March 3 1899
Town of Williston North Dakota held regular session with President presiding. Trustees Gualter Parshall Bell present. minutes read and approved as motions approved several bills including Sharp 12 for ferrying assessor books Counter 290 for grader Balmer 20 for surveying Burgess 8.25 for warrant O Shea 2 for Broadway survey Farrell 0.5 for moving building Burgess September month report ariptd.beans adjourned ACH Beowix clerk.
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Williston
N.D
Fresent
Gualter
Parshall Bell
Bell
Parshall
B.A. Sharp
County Treasnrer
Thos
O'Shea
Broadway
Mickey Farrell
Thos. Burgess
Justice Burgess
Beowix
Williston Weather Outlook and Pawson County Fair Report
Weather bulletin notes four continuations of current conditions for Williston with mean monthly temperature at 57 and high and low readings, suggesting below average precipitation and steady wind. The Pawson County Fair in Sidney concluded September 20 to 22 with good attendance, fair exhibits, eloquent speakers, and a well played ball game, closing festivities enjoyed by many attendees.
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Pawson County
Mont
Sidney
Ghalty
Wisner
Stewart
Helenas hospitality to North Dakota soldiers in 1919
Four hundred fifty North Dakota volunteers returning from Manila were welcomed briefly in Helena Montana As they arrived unannounced locals formed a modest reception with sandwiches beer and cheers The event featured Mayor Edwards and council members though they overslept and the crowd dispersed before speeches, with the soldiers continuing their journey amid shouts of gratitude.
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T. C. Richards
Halema
North Dakota
Manila
Helena
Montine
Iso
Te Depot
Stldiem
Hadaull
Ziyas
Hullker
Lodt
Northwen Paciie
Edwards
Council
Kine Chietuece
Browlway
Minstrent
Henry M. Purden
Helena Power & Light Company
Willm Re. McDonald
Froubie
Dheer
Charles du Curtis
B.D. Weed
Me Weed
Erly Council
Ely
Soillers
Weed
Mars
Dewey's Return Parade Honors Admiral George Dewey
A New York naval parade honoring Admiral George Dewey drew enormous crowds despite minor rain. The event celebrated the Manila hero amid festive scenes with thousands in attendance and overall smooth proceedings. Also notices announce a public sale of the old Court Home in Williston and sealed bids for a courthouse fence project in Williams County with bid deadlines on October 18, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dewey
New York
Manila
Tully Uveen
County bids for wood and coal at Williams County Court House
Notice from County Auditor inviting sealed bids for supplying wood and coal for the coming season at Williams County Court House. Bids due up to 2 p m on the eighteenth of 1899, must state amounts for each wood type. Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids. MV Sse, County Auditor.
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Court House
Williston
Williams County
N. D
Board of County Commissioners
Lye
I. C. Stewart
H. V. Surry
Williams County Court House
MV. Sse, Co
Auilitor
Rocking chairs as medical aid sparks controversial claim
A well known journalist cites Dr Lanven Beosieh West Livia claiming rocking chairs ease stomach disorders by stimulating intestinal movement. He argues the rocking action calms the stomach, aiding sleep and digestion, though the theory is controversial and widely debated.
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Amer
Conver
Lanven Beosieh West
Livia Physictin
America
Phonograph Idea Versus Cyrano in 1660 Text
A fragment from a 1660 Paris work by De Bergeras describes reading devices that read books aloud via small boxes with no leaves or characters. Cyrano’s imagined mechanism uses a reader’s ear, delivering chapters instantly. the passage anticipates future phonograph-like tech through a complicated clockwork of tiny workers and invisible machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrano de Mergerac
Paris
Imazed
Cyrano
Sealed Proposals for New School District Building
Notice invites sealed proposals for a schoolhouse in Wilkins County North Dakota District No 2 to be built at Ne san Relivo. Proposals due October 16 1809 at 2 00 pm at the District Clerk’s office. Building to be feet by feet and completed by December 5 1800. The board may reject any or all bids.
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Wentert
Nesan Relivo
Wilkins County
North
Dakota
Mnige
Clark
Oltley
M. LovGutann
Newsin Modoal Lister
Bon
N.D
Notice of Final Proof in Williams County
Notice from Lind Office at Muant North Dakota that George SSPE Me and others seek final proof to establish a residence and cultivation of the land in Williams County. The proceeding will be before J C Felk at Williston on October lith. Participants include Robert Teuinett Thomas Shen Kili Leonhinedy and Thomas E Olsoad registrar.
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Muant
J.C. Fel
Dintrtor Court
Williams County
Williston
Viet George
Jewes
Kiss
Robert Teuinett
Thomas Shen Kili Leonhinedy
Wihletun
Thomas E. Olsoad
Notice of Contest in U S Land Office on Death and Heirs
Notice of contest filed in the Department of the Interior regarding a homestead entry in Dakota. The notice names George Rowell as contestant and William Cooper, deceased, as heir. It directs publication and sets a hearing before the county judge in Williston, with dates and required proof of residence and cultivation.
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Department of the Titartor
United States
Minot
X. D
Rowell Ir
Cooper
Jegedi
William
Willistats
Abel
Han G. Coojer
Janes W. Tree
Willamy County
Waustan
Ian
Thosas J Otaaann
Auner Ty
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Guiids Nela
Junius Nason
Dawson City, N. WT
Buforil
W. G. Jones
Poplar
L. B. Burs
Kulixspel
Buford
Williston Special School District
Town Board of Trustees of the Town of
Weather Bureau
How Helens, Mont
Dewey
Sarviir
Ness i
Fom
St. Paul
Tenie Preeman
de Bei
Dakobay Ag
Comets
Willi
Ryan
Plott
John Ryan
Ovh
Yakut
Heraby
Ulstriet
Willistots
Eath
Mii
Sinte
Hite
Ril Copeland
Williton
NLD
Plese
Dakwur
Copeland
Trape Manks
Sopyrichts &c. Ansone
Atinalokom
Idase Agency
Rorarin Pati
Laken Timnugh Auntie Co
Fecelyo Roel
Scientific Aimerican
Venus
News Munn & Co
Washington, D
T.C. Stewart
Faramhon & Covrshill
Priews
Clinton E. C
Kouebery
Mutersonie
Williams
Biante
Sort Dakota
U.S
Keeilon
Townestip
Rosse
Vie
Dames
Costello
George Brieggot
Eidl
Leonhards
Merger & Field
Matestas E
Joni
Main St
R. H. Copeland
Attorney At Law
Williston, N. D
Ig Markell
van Lrandicay
Ile Tatimne
Ystelas
WM. Snyder
Noves Sin
Mary Fercet
Whtaboy S. de
E. C. Palmer
Postollae
Will 2 Co
Towner
Merchants Bank
General Banking
Boamen Trataneted
Sidh Esehiange Homelit Autsold
Guimuurtsox
Ordels
Bryant & Sharp
City Dray Line
John Heffernan
Prop
Ero
Isojyeee
John Mercer
Wills
al Horden
H. A. Nelson
Nesson
George W. Newton
Poxtottion adiress—Winston
XN. D
Ole Thorson
W. D. Barstad
Vanes
Anny
Postotlion
Artilea
Helliund
Dun B.D
Chris. Anderson, Postotlice widress—Willistgn
E. L. Moore
Postoffice Widlress
Tintad
Thomas
Benton Bell
Williston, N
Stroud Bros
Postatti An
Streue, Th Thealince Hin
Bott Files
Cutile
sAlau Ewutryl
Douglas Bell
Postatice Addrera
Dan Harris
Williaton, M. de
Williston, NB
F. R. Zabh
Willieton
General Blacksmiths
Broads Bryant & Sharp
N. Dak
Cuba
E. P. Sundberg
Optician
Fargo, N. D
Tecard's History Department
Medison St
Chicago
Sonny
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