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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1902
Page
5
Twelve new pupils started school last Monday and several residents from nearby areas filed water rights. Local activity includes home stead improvements, a new freight depot project, bids on the Syndicate block, irrigation plans for 1600 acres, and plans for a Chautauqua service. Community updates cover illness, travel, races, business shifts, and a surge of construction and farming projects in Williston and surrounding areas.
Work horses saddle horses and brood mares offered by Cuarers Becker at Buford with reasonable prices. Local dealers advertise a diverse array of equine stock for farm and ride use.
Mrs G M Thomas hosted a Tuesday afternoon event in her home with numerous ladies in attendance. Names include Mesdames Newton Erickson Jevninger Colby Rogan Stewart Markell Schierbeck Mackenroth Klinesorge Miller Wittmeier Van Dyke Brownell Hedderich Mackersie Maderson King Keyes Woodley Boyd Markell Jack Bellinger Atterberry. A guessing contest awarded first prize to Mrs Atterberry and the booby prize to Mrs Jeynager.
Walter Kurth repairs shoes at Bruegger Mercantile Co. store using neat, skilled workmanship. The note highlights his service quality and the store’s helpful repair option for customers.
The Teachers Institute for Williams County will meet at Williston High School starting Monday Sept 15 for five days. All teachers and educational enthusiasts are invited to attend the sessions, which begin at 10 o clock each morning.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a reliable liver tonic that cleanses the system of poison and putrid matter. It claims the pills cure visiousnes, torpid liver, and fever and highlights their gentle action and pleasant effects. Brownell and McPhee distribute.
An old advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets touts stopping a cold in one day with no cure no pay, priced at 25 cents. The copy emphasizes cough relief and cold treatment in a single day.
A Methodist minister from Ray held Sunday services at the Nesson Schoolhouse drawing a large congregation. Across Hun ery Gulch excitement grows as about twenty claims were filed in one day amid a rush for coal. State University of Grand Forks official Wood examines coal seams near Nelson Hoffland and Grinwell. A prairie fire near Wheelock burned sheep hay and stables but was controlled Sunday after rain, with fire guards urged for protection.
Gold is found in Paying Quantities at Hungry Gulch in Williams County North Dakota with assays from $4.00 to $115.00 per ton. Claims rapidly staked as excitement grows and work to mine the metal is expected to begin soon. The site lies about 20 miles east of the city amid wild, wooded hills with coal ledges and waterfalls.
Beware of the Knife warns against surgery and promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a fast, permanent cure for piles and skin wounds. A testimonial from J. C. Phillips of Paris Illinois claims the salve cured bleeding piles that drained his strength. Brownell & McPhee distribute.
The board met September 6 1902 without a quorum and adjourned to September 8. On September 8 a full board convened. the clerk was directed to write J A Johnson about an additional ordinance section and publish if accepted.
Claims a single day cure for colds with laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Promises money refund if not effective and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box. Note mentions Jos. Langford traveling to Grand Forks for medical treatment.
An advertisement promotes Kodol as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia claiming it cleanses and reconstructs the stomach. A testimonial from Rev. J. H. Holladay of Holliday Mississippi asserts cure after doctors gave up, recommending taking it after meals from Browne ll & McFhee.
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