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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1908

Page

4

Congressional and state officials named for governing posts

Members of Congress A J Grenna L B Hanna governorship is linked with C A Johnson Lieut Governor R B Lewis Supreme Court Justice B F Spalding Secretary of State Alfred Blais dell ler Commissioner of Agriculture W C Gilbreath Railroad Commissioner in doubt

Congress A. J. Grenna L. B. Hanna C. A. Johnson R. 8. Lewis Supreme Court B. F. Spalding Alfred Blaisdell

Legislative slate highlights Overson and Poe ticket

State Senator W. B. Overson leads the ticket with Representatives Frank Poe and G. P. Homness named for the Legislative and Judicial and County slate. The list emphasizes key names across the district.

W. B. Overson Frank Poe G. P. Homness

Independence and Bolting the Ticket in Voter Call

A local editorial urges voters to support Republican nominees, arguing party principles justify staying with the ticket. It questions Democratic appeals to independence and warns that bolting for the opposition would betray party beliefs and county, state, and national interests.

Republicans urged to stay loyal amid party divisions

A column argues Republicans must resist deserting to Democrats to preserve party unity. It contrasts independence with loyalty, cites historical unity under Washington, and criticizes the Independent stance as office seeking. It also critiques tax misrepresentations and mocks political figures and leaders.

Records Show Fees Cover County Salaries

The paper claims county tax money is wasted but records reveal fees collected since July 1, 1907 paid officials and staff salaries to date and left a cash balance of 2675 dollars 24 cents, indicating finances avoid additional taxes.

Court House

Editor attacks speakers at Republican rally misstates attendance

The piece accuses Editor Whitehead of misrepresenting a Tuesday Republican rally in this city. It says Attorney Bessie was alleged to speak but was not present, while praising a local figure named Ben as a belt holder with no corroboration from nearby coverage.

Whitehead Bessie Ben

Opinion column urges three-year sentence for Bill Mumby

The piece from Buford argues for a three year punishment for Bill Mumby for daring to mention the Grand Old American Eagle in the same sentence with Ben G.

Bill Mumby Buford Ben G

Bank guaranty project tied to prior political schemes

The article notes that the bank guaranty proposal comes from the same promoter who previously floated various pokerish schemes such as a 16 to 1 automatic cash receiver and a simplified rail road and trust regulation receipt.

Williston State Voters Question Transparency on Candidates

The Buford Tribune argues Williston State withholds candidate information, implying political cowardice. The editorial questions transparency and calls for clear candidate details to aid voters.

Williston Buford Tribune

Local notices mix medical, real estate and social items

Mrs. Geo Burgess visited Dr Dochterman in hospital after illness. Williston Realty offers farm loans up to 20000 with fast on hand funds. Mrs A H Vohs hosted a birthday party for husband and niece Miss Krukenberg with Prof Onstad leading an orchestra. Paul son of Mr and Mrs E C Carney died after illness. Y M E A club hosted farewell surprise for Mr Brandt and H Martinson who left for Washington. 5 acre irrigated farm tracts near city edges priced at 550 with easy terms from Williston Land Co. Candidates Geo A Gilmore and E K Ellefson campaigned countywide and reported good reception. Small house with barn offered by R Brownson.

Willikton Realty Co A. H. Vohs Miss Krukenberg Onstad Washington Williston Land Co.t

Property notice on gray mare with owner to claim

Taken up on Oct 20 a gray mare about 9 years old weight 1200 lbs with bridle. Owner must prove property pay charges and take away at once. 18 Emil Moglebust 3 miles south of Bonetraill P O. Rev Wm Snape to hold services at Congregational church 11 o clock Sunday morning. Sunday evening Rev Edwin S Shaw of Minot will preach.

Emil Moglebust Bonetraill Wm. Snape Congregational Church Edwin S. Shaw Minot

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North Dakota East Broadway Williston Graphic Vilitaton N. D Williston, N. D T WM. H. Taft James S. Sherman U.S T. F. Marshall N. Johnson D. K. Brighthill E. A. Bickford W. L. Stokwell E. C. Cooper Andrew Mil E. B. Goss Sherie B. Olson M. Atterberry S. Charlson A. H. Brown O. Higley H. W Geo. Drakeley Constable L. V. Coulter Justice of the Peace T. R. Blankenship A. J. Field Leonard Backhoff Lieve Democratic Party United States E. M. Atterberry Joe Bell Atterberry Teddy Roosevelt Navy Paradise Bryan Platte Geo. Burgess Yellowstone Valley Dochterman Williston Land Co Geo. A. Gilmore E. K. Ellefson R. Brownson Coats Bruegger Mercantile Company
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