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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1903
Page
5
Local round up notes events in Williston and nearby towns. The Catholic Fair at the Opera House is scheduled for October 22 and 23 with theater shows and crowds expected all week. Various residents visit, business moves occur, and preparations for the fair continue as community gatherings draw interest.
The St. Thomas Times reports a diverse group of teachers from many states attended the institute led by Judge Palda and Mr Burke. The piece urges North Dakota graduates to enroll at the University of North Dakota, arguing it offers equal quality and to support the state’s institutions.
A local Leesville resident W H Brown was saved from presumed death by Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. He reports instant relief from asthma and a full cure, citing numerous recoveries from consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip. The ad notes prices 50c and 1.00 with trial bottles free.
John Oliver of Philadelphia narrates a recovery after three doctors gave him up. He credits Electric Bitters with a full recovery after three weeks of use. The ad promotes a 50 cent bottle from Brownell & McPhee. The article also notes ongoing district court sessions with several cases remaining, including State v. Ralph Raom and Judd Miller set for Friday.
Allenberg Co reports weekly cattle receipts heavier than last week with mixed prices. Notable sales include Eugene Johnson Haley ND 20 steers at 4.85 and 13 steers at 4.40. L B Vines Haley ND 16 steers at 4.85 and 18 Doyle steers at 3.35. Albert Fredlund 20 steers at 4.40. Townsends Schafer ND 22 steers at 4.00 and 33 cows at 2.75. Sam Brand Taylor ND 20 steers at 4.10. Bat Connell South Heart ND 27 feeders at 4.00. Flynn Bros 52 feeders at 3.60. Receipts steady near last week. rough stock weak. no near-term market improvement expected. Also notes legal notices, stray livestock reports, and local ads from Williston and Larimore areas.
W H Denny appointed agent for the Northern Trust Co to provide bonds in many forms at reasonable rates. County officers are advised to use this bonding option rather than seeking a friend to sign for them.
A notice from Schafer North Dakota dated June 9 1903 offers 20 reward for information leading to the recovery of two dark brown mares branded 3 on left shoulder and 13 on right and a third mare two years old branded 3 on left shoulder. Party Herman L Bissom W H Denny advertises eastern and western horses for sale at Bay's barn inviting buyers to see them before purchasing.
Local is listing several registered short horn bulls aged 5 to 8 years for sale on easy terms. Also advertised are yearlings two-year-olds and three-year-olds including steers and heifers from the Pioneer Land Office. Other items include smoked Williston Bouquet cigars and a repair service for sheens by Walter Kurth Shaffer's Bowling Alley Main Street.
Thomas and Munroe offer Singer Sewing Machines on installment plans. Wall Paper dealer advertises 5000 rolls in varied shades and deco options at Williston Drug. Also notices selling cows, milch cattle, and rental or sale of homes with terms from local banks and land office.
Advertises cattle for sale in Carlota area with Manitoba and Minnesota stock. Mentions low prices and willingness to meet competitors. References J N Bain and Culbertson Montana with bred bulls on hand.
For sale a 380 acre ranch on the river bottom with 160 acres of timber, 60 acres cleared timber land, 150 acres clear land, a two room house, bunk house, chicken house, ice house, barn, good well with pump, good corrals, capacity for 200 tons hay, and 50 acres of crops. All fenced. Terms via Pioneer Land Office.
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