Local Round-Up Sparks Political Graft Claims In Williston
A dense local wrap reports church services and school bond votes at Stony Creek, political satire and graft accusations against the Fields clan in Williams County, and notes on roads, elections, and community events. It mentions Miss Victoria Freeman teaching, Myrtle Williams’ wedding, and the Bruegger Merc. Co. heater ads, plus a Minot wedding and a Republican rally with a Scandinavian proxy scare.
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Congregational Church
Bonda
Stony Creek
Springbrook
Bi Mere. Co. Ro
Sandstrom Nominated for Williams County Judge
John F. Sandstrom, nominated by Democrats of Williams County for county judge, is a Minnesota native with Norwegian ancestry. He moved to North Dakota in 1908, graduated with high honors from the University of Minnesota, and now teaches near Wheelock. His supporters praise his exemplary character and promise impartial, personal service if elected.
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John F. Sandstrom
J. F. Sandstrom
Williame County
Minnesota
Norway
Sandstrom
North Dakota
Williams County
University of Minnesota
Wheelock
N. D
Democrate
Sardatrom
Benson
Scandinavian League of
William
Broegger Merc. Co
Williston Man Heffernan Opposed Coroner Nomination
The piece profiles John Heffernan, a Williston resident and longtime livery and dray operator, describing his rise from a Canada native immigrant to a trusted county official. It notes his roles on the school board, county commissioner, and county treasurer, and mentions his withdrawal from candidacy before friends urged him to run for coroner on the Democratic ticket. It also includes a local commerce blurb about Bruegger Merc Co apples and a visit to the Lester ranch, plus a report praising Williston teachers from Prof. J. G. Halland’s state education review.
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John Heffernan
Canada
West
Williston
Mathews Ranch
Chan
Heffernan
State Department of Public Instruction
J. G. Halland
Williams County
Willisme
Zist
Mercer Declares Independent Candidacy for County Superintendent
Sarah D Mercer announces herself an independent candidate for Williams County County Superintendent of Schools. She states two years in office have shown dedication and urges fair minded voters to support her without party ties. She pledges to devote full effort to advancing district schools with a united corps of teachers and local support.
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Williams County
D. Mercer
Proposed Constitutional Amendment for North Dakota Education Funds
The Eighty eighth Legislative Assembly proposes amending Section 162 to specify that the permanent school fund and other educational funds be invested only in bonds of school corporations, counties or townships within the state, U.S. bonds, North Dakota bonds, municipal bonds, or farm land mortgages within the state up to one third of the subdivision’s actual value, with valuations set by the board of appraisal of the school lands. E. F. Porter, Secretary of State.
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North Dakota
Eighth Legislative Assembly
Ninth Legislative Assembly
State of
Permanent School Fund
United States
Schual Lands
E. F. Porter
Halloween Party Preparations By High School Lit Society
The High School Literary Society plans an elaborate Halloween party at Professor Ellithorpa's residence with extensive preparations underway.
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High School Literary Society
Prof. Ellithorpa
Ranch Sale Listing in Williston North Dakota
390 acres of meadow land nearly all irrigated with 400 tons of hay and a large ranch house barn sheds corrals and fencing. Also offers unlimited nearby range land and a four room log house for rent. Inquiries to W B Overson Williston N D and Pioneer Land Office or First National Bank for sale or rent inquiries.
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Graphic Office
Citisen’s Bank
C. BR. Fletcher
Williston, N. D
W. B. Overson
Williston
N. D
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Loughland
Nelson
Boyd
Towner
Ray
Neeson Fint
John Grogan
St. Paul
Misa Victoria Freeman
Misa Sarah Mercer
Bruegger Merc. Co
Clara Nelson
Misa Vic Freeman
U. S
Browneon
C.R. Fletcher
Deering
Editor Copeland
M. E
Republican Party
Cope
Herald
Palda
Brorgger Marc, Co
J.C. Field
H. E. Field
B. L. Hardaway
Jud. Pettis
Wm. Adams
Tioga
Hofflund
Gogg On
John Corbett
Minot
Mins
Myrtle Williams
E. B. Brownson
Hase
Lincoln
Tande
Fields
Williama County
the Herald
J. C. Field
A.J. Field
A. J. Field
N. Dickey
Roy Field
Register of Deeds
Field
Ckilcial
Mre
E. A. Dickey
Jno
Cox
Wake
Ark
Brownell
Bruegger
Broeager
Roeeger
Maloney
Jad Pettin
A. H. Brown
Manent, & Co Dept. A
Monon
Chicago
Enronte
New York
Lester
Broegger Merc
Sarah D. Mercer
National Live Stock Bank
Weare & Alligon
Bronx
Jonal Bank
Woodbine
Hat National Bank
Dayton
Farmers State Bank
Chitter Oak
Bank of Braymer
Hraymer
Moorhead State Bank
Moorhead
Allenberg & Co
Livestock Commission
Exchange Building
Union Stock Yards
Illinois
Overson
First National Bank
Pioneer Land Office
Neeson
N.D
Geo
H. McKay
Cornell Land Co
Willow Ory
Mt Lrae
Pric
Eee
West & Woodman's
van Dyke's Department
Bruegger Mercantile Co
Imoc
Ted
Auty
Thomas & Monroe
G. M. Thomas
Fargo
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