Dover Long Under Water Io Rescued
A dramatic rescue at Torbay ends in tragedy as Walter Trapnell, a government diver, is freed after five and a half hours beneath 150 feet. Leverett, the fellow diver, recounts a perilous three hour effort to unwind the air pipe and life line, nearly exhausting himself before Trapnell's release. Trapnell dies in hospital the following night. Leverett receives praise for his heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Torbay
Walter Trapnell
English Channel
Leverett
Trapnell
Traynell
Admiralty
Portsmouth
Public Land Office notices and liquor tax records from Williston
Notices announce final homestead proof filings by Ed Jenks and Oscar Tierteison in Williston North Dakota, listing entry numbers, locations, witnesses, dates, and arrangements for court or clerk verification. Additional notices include a third homestead filing for Herman Mons and liquor dealer tax receipts issued to Ray Drug Co. and Brownell Drug Co, with posted receipts and notary attestations.
Tax Receipt Post At Wheelock Drug Store 1907
C T Balcom Drug Co of Wheelock South Dakota issues a government tax receipt dated July 10 1907. The notice states the receipt is posted in the drug store at Jet No 14 block 2 Wheelock North Dakota No 1 Main Street in a building owned by Maloney and A W Maloney as lessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasmus
Olson
Ray
Axel Strom
Rasmus O
Ray Drug Co
Ray North Dakota
North Dakota
Waete B. Scott
LWT
Ray Drug
W. B. Scott
I Ft
Brownell Drug Co
Williston
Hardy
S. Brownell
C. TL Balcom Drug Co
Wheelock
South Dakota
Jet No. 14
North Diskota
Main Street
Maloney
A. W. Maloney
H.balcom Drug Co
Dakota woman seeks final proof on homestead claim
Julia A Skaif of Williams County North Dakota filed notice of intention to make final proof for Homestead Entry No. 11520 dated May 11 1906 for the west half of the northeast quarter and the southeast quarter of section six township 156 range two west. Proof is to be made before Judge A T Butler at Williston North Dakota on December 4. He must show continuous residence and cultivation of the land. Appearing as witnesses are John Quanine W F Morgan Frank Hobin and rookery all of Williams County ND.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Williston
N. D
Elizabeth Charnley
Raqual D
Sprouston
Fane
Wil
A. L. Butler Williams Co
Lars Nowa
Walter Crosby
N. Watkine
Joseph Tenax
Geo W Wilson
Ed” Jenks Williston
Township
Range
Percy
Crewe
U. S
N. 1
Oscar Tierteison
A. H. Brown
Williams Go
Lars Peterson
Hans Peterson
W. W. McMutiny M
Bartholomew
Geo
W. Wilson
Register
Mons
Trenton
Range Evey
Tieswa
Eoaiskrles
Wilfictad County
N. Dak
Ae Tandy
D. Datdephy
Wilistan
Emmet Seoraesi
Robert L. Howe
A. L. Butler, Co
Williams Co
John Szymanske
J. Li Smith
H. A. Hunsley
C.J. Hunsley
Geo. W. Wilson
Department of Re Interior
Willigton
Charles S. Grover
Squires
Williams County
North Dakota
A. L. Butler
Annes
A. T. Butler
V. John Quanine
W.F. Morgan
Frank Hobit
Rocatey
Bonetralil
Interior
Hiorabs
Harry E. Hamilton
Scott, N
Patien
Homestead
Clark SC
Daley
Lorn Jollison
Clark Lolir
Scott
Tonle Ryag
H.R
Tulle Ageks
Julia 8
Wilton
le Townahiplol
J. K. Rhodes
J. R. Shepard
W. W. Kelmnar
Hertha Erickson
N. Geo
Albin Johnson Files Homestead Final Proof in Squires North Dakota
Albin Johnson of Squires North Dakota filed notice of intent to make final commutation proof for Homestead Entry No. 42789 dated June 28 1906 for the west half and lot one of section 29 township 13a range unspecified. Proof to be made before John O B Commissioner Williston on December 6 1907. Witnesses include Edwin Anderson Mrs J S Nordlund Gabriel Johnson and John Elton all of Squires ND.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraw
Albin, Johnson
Squires, Yd
Bwig & Whi
Rune
John O
Williston
NIJ
Edwin Anderson
JS Nordlund
Gabriel Johnson
John Elton
Squires
GEO
W. Wilson
Register
Notice of final homestead proof for John A. Lee
John A. Lee of Bonetraill North Dakota filed notice of intention to make final commutation proof for Homestead Entry No. 40108 dated April 9, 1906 covering the 54 net acres in section 6 township 156 north range 101 west Williston North Dakota. Proof will be made before Dale Flittie United States Commissioner at Williston North Dakota on December 7, 1907. Witnesses named are Olaves Ougedahl Williston North Dakota Jen Oustad Otto goning Emil Evenson of Bonetraill North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Lee
Bonetraill
N. Dak
Dale Flittie
Williston
N. D
Olaves Ougedahl
Jen Oustad
Otto Goning
Emil Evenson
Bonetrail
von Geo
W. Wilson
Register
Notice of homestead proof for Dora Storsathy
Dora Storsathy of North Dakota filed notice of intention to prove up homestead entry No. 2 on November 1, 1908, for the east half of section 85 in town 3 north range 3 west. The proof was to be made before John Flittle, U.S. Commissioner at Williston, North Dakota, on December 9, 1907, with witnesses John G Arnsted, G Plummer, Jacob L Cley, Martin Oyley of Squires, North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Bolt
Dora Storsathy
N. D
John Flittle
U.S
Williston
D. D
John G Arnsted
Plummer
Jacob L Cley
Martin Oyley
Squires
N. DL
Geo. W. Wilson
Notice of Homestead and Final Proof Filings in North Dakota
Notices announce settlers Bertlin Mickelson Ella Timmer and Harry E Hamilton filing for homestead or final proof. Writings list claim numbers locations township ranges and required witnesses and dates for hearings before local officers in Williston Higley and Scott North Dakota with dates in 1907 and references to Williston district offices.
Notice of Homestead Proof and Contest in Williston North Dakota
The Interior Department Land Office Williston notes Christine Pauly formerly Christine Stjorn of Trunx North Dakota filed intent to make final five year proof for Homestead Entry No 17182 with the claim in Section 19 Township 2 Range 2 West. The case involves a contest by William D Potter Charles Gimbarlini James E McKivatt all of Trunx North Dakota. Notice directs appearance November 21 at 10 a.m. before officials in Williston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Williston
Christine Pauly
Christine Stjorn
Trunx
N. D
Butler Co
of Williams Co
Williston N. Dy
William D. Potter
Charles Gimbarlini
Janes E. McKivatt
Notice of Homestead Entry Proof in Williams County
October 26, 1907 notice given that Belle A Marlin formerly Bally Frainer of Williams County North Dakota filed notice of her homestead entry proof for the SW 1 4 of section 2 township 140 range 44. The proof will be made before A L Butler Judge in Williston on December 10 1907. Carl Wittmeier Patrick ONeill Louis Fluntaburger Kell of Williston listed as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notieg
Belle A. Marlin
Bally Frainer
Williston
Williams Co
North Dakota
A- Li Butler
Willams County
N. D
Carl A Wittmeier
Patrick O'Neill
Louis Fluntaburger
I Kell
W. Wilson
Register
Contest Notice In Williston ND Land Office
A contest filed by August A Soderstrom challenges Lars Anderson on homestead entry 195 dated Oct 2 1905 for section 17 township 159 range 0. The contestant alleges abandonment of residence and lack of improvements for over six months. Notice to appear with evidence on Nov 21 1907. due diligence prevents personal service. publication ordered in Williston North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Tug Hay
He Heginor
Reedvar Ue
United States Land Office
Williston
N. Dak
Victor Chaifoo
C Aueland
Atte: Minot N. D
Aypar
Athduyy
Soderstrom
Lars Anderson
Uke
N. D
Dun Sud
Harry G. Birks
Minde
Breema G
Freeman B. Heads
Willistam
Victor Chaires
Y.b. Overson
E. G. Greenup
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Dover
He Bun
D. D. Davidson
Williston, N. D
M.S. Car Notary
Publi Williams’ Co. N. Dd
Seeley
J. B. Northup
Fremont Grover
Charles G. Grover
Department of the Interior, Land Office
Noticr
Bertlin Mickelson
Township Loin
John Blittie
X. D
Ol Len
Michael Harstad
Cared Peterson
Will
Ella Timmer
Higley
Wwillisten
Higby
Martha McLean
Martin Don Ven
Herman Scogborg
Highy
N. Lit
Williston Grocery Co
Vv. R. Asbury Co
F. Anderson Telephone No
Ose
Frischmaen
THE
First National Bank
Helga
Hoff
Wisna
Martin Judge
Wat
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