Political Positions Listed for State Leaders
U S Senator T F Marshall and N Johnson along with Members of Congress A J Grenna L B Hanna Governor C A Johnson Lieut Governor R B Lewis Supreme Court Justice B F Spalding Secretary of State Alfred Blais dell State Auditor D Brighthill State Treasurer Bickford Superintendent of Public Instruction W L Stokwell Commissioner of Insurance E C Cooper Attorney General Andrew Miller Commissioner of Agriculture W OC Gilbreath Railroad Commissioner is in doubt indicating incomplete official roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
D. Brighthill
Bickford
W. L. Stokwell
E. C. Cooper
Andrew Miller
W. OC. Gilbreath
State Senate and House Candidates Named
Legislative and county ticket lists W. B. Overson for state senator and Frank Poe with P. Homness for representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Overson
Frank Poe
A P. Homness
Independent Candidate Denies Party Ties in Williams County
A circular from an Independent candidate in Williams County argues against party divisions and urges voters to write in his name or use stickers to replace the nominated candidate on the ballot. The letter reveals the candidate seeks a paid office and promotes ticket splitting to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Co
Iam
Williams County
Political Critique Warns Against Selfish Split of Public Interests
A denunciation argues a candidate would divide public interests for prestige and to elevate self over the community. It accuses the figure of seeking notoriety by degrading others and urges Williams county voters to reject the Republican nominee. The speaker pleads for branding the candidate while rejecting the self-centered call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams County
Deposit Guaranty and State Bank Allies
Debate over guaranty deposits argues only national banks would be affected. States retain control over charters and would likely reject cross state guarantees, with New York Massachusetts Ohio Illinois Connecticut and New Jersey highlighted. The piece questions Bryan's aims and defends Overson and Gammons amid partisan scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Platform
Chicago Tribune
New York
Massachusetts
Ohio
Illinois
Oklahoma
Connecticut
New Jersey
Florida
Arkansas
Europe
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Overson Accused of Conflict as State Senate Candidate
Democratic papers urge voters to doubt Mr. Overson, Republican candidate for State Senator, citing his role as local attorney for the Great Northern. The articles imply he cannot be trusted, noting he is currently serving as an attorney for the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N
Great Northern
Overson
Great Northern Railway Company
Hansbrough
Minot
Arthur le Sueur
Gammons
Soo Railway Company
Soo
Butler Urges Reelect County Judge A L Butler
The present county judge A L Butler seeks another term. He has served one term and, based on a strong two year record, is described as the best county judge the area has had.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Butler
Butler
Higley Favored in County Votes for Register of Deeds
Reports from nearly every precinct in the county favor L. O. Higley the Republican nominee for Register of Deeds and predict he will receive a large vote. Higley has earned voter confidence and will prove it at the polls November third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Higley
Register of Deeds
Olson Favored to Win County Sheriff Race
The county predicts Ben Olson as the favorite for sheriff. Olson is gaining daily and expected to secure a handsome majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Olson
Olson
Teachers Exam Set for Last Friday and Saturday in October
The next regular teachers examination will be held at the courthouse in Williston starting at 8 30 a m on the last Friday and Saturday in October. Conditional cert holders from August must complete the requirements. No permits issued to county residents until returns are received. Bring pen and ink. Mrs W C Tatem Superintendent of Schools. Say Ring No 40 for Drugs Williston Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Williston
W. C. Tatem
Citation and Notice Hearing for Catherine Gahan Will
In Williams County North Dakota John W Gahan petitions probate of the Last Will and Testament of Catherine Gahan deceased. Hearing set November Friday 1908 at 10 in the morning in Williston court. Citations by publication and personal service ordered on Matthew T Gahan Belle Ludowese and Jennie Gahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
North Dakota
Williams
A. L. Butler
Cathrine
Gahan
John W Gahan
Matthew 7
Belle Ludowedo
Jennie Gahan
John W. Gahan
Cathrine Gahan
Williston
L. Butler
County
Williston Graphic
Matthew T. Gahan
Belle Ludswese
Geo. A. Gilmore
Nellie Biggs
Nellie Brojkoski
Squires, ND
Meridian
A's Land Office
Jens Wickane
George Barney
John Brockske
J Golberg
Squires
Geo. W. Wilson
Register
EC Carney
Also Mentioned on This Page
N. D
E Millston
WM. H. Taft
James S. Sherman
E. B. Goss
E. B. Olson
E. M. Atterberry
Charlson
A. H. Brown
H. W. Braatelien
M.P. Tatum
J.C. Field
G. M. Thomas
Boerstad
Drakeley Constable
L. V. Coulter
Justice of the Peace
T. R. Blankenship
A. J. Field
Leonard Backhoff
Say—Ring No
Williston Drug Co
Bruegger Mercantile Company
Department of the Interior, United States Land Office
Williston, N. D
E. R. Brownson
Bruegger Merc. Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!