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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1900

Page

4

The Fair Races Draw Big Attendance Across Towns

Races at Leonhardy and Bruexger tracks drew crowds from Minot Havre Chinook and beyond. Entries featured fast horses from Montana Minnesota and local towns with events including Pony, Trotting, and Free-for-All purses.

Minot Havre Chinook Leonhardy Bruexger State Muntina Minnesota Geo W. Newton Willisin Wm. McKay Williston W. Newton, Jr Oscar Bell Fred Rounsavelle Bert Belle Matthews Fergus Falls Minn Sayamon Woodford Newton Redwood Frank Roach Mile Cochran Katy Parker Shine A. J. Barrett

Voter Eligibility Clarified Amid Constitutional Debate

The article explains who may vote under the adopted amendment, defining qualified electors as U S citizens age 21 or older with state and county residence requirements. It also notes that those who have only declared their intent cannot vote and identifies native and naturalized citizens as qualified. It ends with a land sale notice offering 150 acres near Williston, North Dakota.

United States

Williams County Sheriff Candidacy Announced by Alexander McAsxe

Alexander McAsxe announces his candidacy for Williams County sheriff subject to the Republican county convention. He asks for support from friends and voters across the county.

Williams County Republican County Convention Allexander Williame County States Attorney W. B. Overson

Farm near Williston offers 160 acres with fencing and water

For base area a good farm of 160 acres about three miles from Williston, 90 acres fenced, six acres under cultivation, ample water. Fifty to seventy five tons of hay can be cut on the land. Inquire at Graphic office.

Isto Corutaxy & Oventox Williston N. D Graphic Office

Nepotism ban clarified by attorney general opinion

The attorney general issued an opinion on district school board appointments stating no person with a relative on a school board may be chosen as a teacher without all board members agreeing. The ruling aligns with another AG opinion and cites a board’s error in trying to avoid relatives rules.

Douglas Distriet Hart Minneapolis Tribune

Mistake of a Smart Lawyer in a Business Split

A Maine attorney famed for aggressive bargaining sought $600 extra in counsel fees after a profitable first year. His wealthy partners avoided loss by unloading early, leaving him claiming we had tipped him off too late. They revealed they had warned him but he insisted on higher fees.

Maine Lewiston Journal

School Spirit and Parental Support Drive Student Lead

Professor Hugo Muenste credits two key factors for a New England student’s ahead-of-curve performance. He cites the teachers' scholarly enthusiasm and especially the home environment, where parents reinforced respect for the school and its work. A single reprimand could cast a shadow, while praise brightened the household.

New England Hugo Muenste

Origins and formation of pearls described by naturalists

The passage traces evolving theories of pearl origins from the old dewdrop idea to modern conchology. It notes a Venetian medal illustrating divine dew, then explains how a foreign particle seeds nacre layers. A pearl grows encasing a seed, and color or brightness shifts with subsequent layers, producing varied value.

Lippincott's

North Dakota Proposes Amendment on Pardons and Treason

The proposed constitutional amendment outlines the governor's power with the pardon board to remit fines and grant reprieves and pardons after conviction. It sets governance by the attorney general and chief justice with two electors, and requires reporting for each remission or pardon decision.

State of North Dakota Sall Board of Pardon Justicy Supreme Court of Legislative Assembly Ihe Nesson

North Dakota House approves amendment to section 179 plan

The Fifth legislative assembly endorses a proposed constitutional amendment to section 179 relating to railroads express and telegraph companies and others. The amendment provides state level assessment of railroad and related company property and apportions assessed value to applicable counties cities towns and districts. It also states if any roadway portion is used for non railroad purposes it shall be assessed as real property.

House of Representatives North Dakota Senate North Dikont Ir Legislative Assembly Fifth Legislative Assembly State Board of Equalization

Notice of Final Proof in Minot North Dakota

Final proof notice for settler JOBEW WILSON EB No A118 in Williston ND to prove continuous residence and cultivation of land. Hearing before J Pleth in Williams County on August 14. Witnesses include James Costello Astoria Austidubu Hef Fernan and Joseph T. Brown all from Williston ND. Thomas O Gardner Register.

Minot J.¢. Pleth Whlinus County Jobew Wilson Tand Vans James Costello Astoria A. Austiidubu Heffernan Joseph T. Brown Willston, N Thomas Angle Register Department of the Interior Auld Land Charles Kildwin John Broexiger George W. Paul Leonhardy Williston Wil- ND Thomas E. Oliganp

War Tale From Dublin Fusilier and Cape Town Legislator

A Dublin Fusiliers private recounts wounds from shellfire at the Moot River hospital while a Cape Town legislator questions him. The piece also notes eye dominance and quirks, Hindoo traits, famine in India, New Zealand work for all, and a Cuban orphans’ fair ending with 89 Japanese participants.

Dublin Fusileers Moot River Cape Town Fusileer New Zealand New Ae Coming Tn New York

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