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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1904
Page
5
Williston and surrounding towns report court actions and local business. J.B. Pippinger sells wheat. fair preparations planned with races, livestock exhibits, and a grand ball. Residents attend meetings, sales, and church services as the community tracks school enrollment, property values, and local political conventions.
A Leesville Indiana boy, surrounded by family fearing death, rode 18 miles to obtain Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. The medicine brought instant relief and cured him, with a testimonial of its effectiveness for bronchitis coughs grip and throat and lung troubles. Trial bottles are offered free at Brownelle drug store owned by W H Brown.
The state board of equalization hikes and cuts valuations across the state with Williams County seeing a 15 percent drop in all real estate including city and farm lands. Personal property rises include horses, mules, sheep, piano, and bank stock shares while cows and cattle see reductions. engines and boilers fall 45 percent. County auditor notes equalized assessments will raise overall Williams County valuation.
World famed Bucklen Arnica Salve promoted as superior for cuts burns sores rashes and various skin ailments with a cure guaranteed. At Hedderich Bros store in Inez Dora Boyd wins a World’s Fair trip ticket in a Thursday drawing. friends congratulate her.
A contested In-Giscapolia editorial cites Indiana’s doubtful state in the campaign and suggests the Democratic party has a fighting chance in the county. Washington Republicans including Cortelyou and Scott discuss the implications, while West Virginia remains uncertain about supporting the Republican ticket. Also noted is a new antiseptic barber shop advertisement in Union block near Citizen's Bank. Prof Gordon announces hours and services for the shop.
Retail notice promoting refrigerators and ice cream freezers from a full West and Woodman showroom. Includes catalog of Disc and Shoe Drills. Local buyer interest encouraged with product emphasis.
A fragmented 1904 notice lists sale and land items from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis. It advertises Great Northern sales rates and Pioneer Land Co offerings. A taker is sought for oats and horses. Walter Crosby notes horses branded N and JM to verify ownership. Also listings for sale or rent of houses via First National Bank.
Chas F Peterson of Ray P.O. S. D. reports seventeen head of cattle missing or estray, no brand, including seven milch cows with varied colors, two two year old steers, and eight yearlings with color variants. Reward offered for knowledge or return of the cattle.
Three year old Norman Stallion 15 16 hands high, 1400 weight, Will pell on time until Nov 1 next with bankable papers. Viewable at Neeson farm in Geo North Dakota. Owner H McKay. Sat.
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