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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
4
Williston coal mines are active supplying Williston and surrounding area with coal and shipping to points along the Great Northern Northern Pacific and Soo lines. Mines including Powell have operated all summer and added improvements as orders flood in from across the state, with output planned to rise next winter.
The Standard Mine ships summer output eastward amid steady demand while Black Diamond Mine expands with 1200 acres of lignite rated best in the state by U S Geological Survey engineers. The Brown and Bruegger mines prepare for winter work as pumping advances curb water issues and the Government mine powers irrigation. The Model Mine draws wide attention as a future lignite model for western fields ensuring prompt orders and safe, efficient development.
Three horses were stolen last week from James W. Kellar’s farm about nine miles north of the city. He fed them around ten o’clock, and they were taken shortly after. The horses had eaten oats but not hay, suggesting a prompt theft. A $100 reward is offered for information leading to recovery and conviction.
Members of the American Society of equity will meet at the courthouse next Saturday September 14 at one o'clock for a full attendance. List city lots and farms with A A Austin to get top price. LOST a roan mare branded U on left hind leg stub tail saddle bridle halter on. Reward offered. J F Merklein G N freight office Williston ND. 10 tf.
Notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office at Williston North Dakota dated September 10 1907. John R McGarrity of Higley North Dakota has filed for final commutation proof on Homestead Entry 844 dated May 9 1906 for the southeast and southwest for sections 12 13 township 155 range 102. Proof before A H Brown Clerk of the district court Williams County at Williston on December 18 1907. Witnesses: Henry Poe Zed Malone Van Bernard Christ Peter Nelson all of Higley North Dakota, plus Geo W Wilson Registrar.
Notice for publication of a homestead entry in Williams County North Dakota names Sar A Tke of Buqual as claimant with entry details of section and township. Witnesses W Adams Traux J B Yuill Bugual Jud Miller Williston and Geo W Wilson appear to prove residence and cultivation. Clerk of district court AA Trven Williston willerman..
Hans M Johnson of Sqites Dy. huts Hed seeks final proof to support his homestead claim No 8008 in Land 2 section 4 township 108 W. Williston North Dakota before AH Brown district court clerk on October 15 1907. Witnesses Edward Suuddy Ole Lie Ja Snildal Saulins ND Gov W Wilson and John Wilson of Williston ND are named to prove residence and cultivation.
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