Steamboats to haul grain to Williston
George Stevens plans river steamers to bring grain from Nelson country and beyond to Williston for shipment east. Partners include R G Cargill and C L Bostwick. The venture aims to boost Williston trade, attract farmers, reduce long hauls, and establish Stevens as riverhead, with dockage, flat houses, and a side track, aided by the local commercial club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Stevens
Nelson
George Stevens
R. G. Cargill
Victoria Elevator Co
C. L. Bostwick
E. S. Woodworth & Co
Mr. Stevens
Williston
Leven
Yellowstone
Stevens
Reception for U S Senators Hansbrough and McCumber
The Commercial Club invites U S Senators Hansbrough and McCumber to visit the city this Saturday. They are to arrive on No 3 and will be greeted by a reception committee. A courthouse reception and a banquet that evening will honor the visitors with club members and guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Hansbrough and
McCumber
Fvening
City
U. S
Hansbrough
Court House
Promising Electrician Seeks Willis-ton Water Works Role
A seasoned electrician and engineer from a Dakota border city writes a Willis ton resident about chances for the water works and electric light superintendent post. He notes his good local position but favors western Dakota growth and irrigation opportunities and speaks of his irrigation background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easten
N. D
Williston
Tam
Western Dakota
Storrs
Ground Floor prospects highlighted by keen observers
A speaker praises a man who sees and seizes opportunities, predicting that in a few years the Ground Floor will be overtaken by such visionaries who recognize and exploit possibilities.
New Law Firm Greenleaf and Fisk Set Up in City
D C Greenleaf of Minot and Frank Fisk formerly of Bottineau plan a new law office in this city. They secured rooms in the rear of Citizens National Bank and will open soon. Fisk will remain in town. Greenleaf will split time between here and Minot. Greenleaf has years of practice and was elected mayor of Minot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Greenleaf
Minot
Frank Fisk
Bottineau
Citizens National Bank
Fisk
Mr. Greenleaf
Greenleaf & Fisk
D.C
North Dakota lawyers form duo to open practice
Frank Fisk and his brother, a well known lawyer with seven to eight years of practice, plan to open a new firm on the Democrat ticket. They have years of experience in contest and land office work and will establish their office around the 17th.
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Eral
Frank Fisk
Judge Fisk
First Judicial District
Judge Goss
Bottineau
North Dakota
Commercial Club Holds Meeting in Williston Courthouse
The Williston Commercial club held its first regular meeting at the courthouse. Absence of Secretary Bessie delayed minutes, with several board matters carried to the next gathering. Debates covered Senators Hansbrough and McCumber reception, aiding Stevens’s river freight rights, creamery plans, and river freight prospects.
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Commercial Club
Williston Commercial Club
Court House
Bessie
Hansbrough
McCumber
Stevens
Steven
Nelson
Dates For The Lecture Course From Columbia Lyceum Bureau
The Columbia Lyceum Bureau reports five top entertainments for the city season. Chicago Glee Club performs October 24 followed by Dixie Jubilee Singers January 5 Bowdens Hiwatha January 26 Father Vaughn February 14 and Frank Nye March 1. Season tickets cost 2.50 to Prof. Ellithorpe M Oleson or E N Disney. Tickets not ready but can be ordered. venue likely the court room with notice to follow.
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Columbia Lyceum Bureau
Chicago Glee Club
Dixie Jubilee Singers
Bowdens Hiwatha
Father Vaughn
Frank Nye
Lyceum Bureau
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U. S. Senators
the Commercial Club of Out
Willsit
Swift's Pride
California
Andard
Ats
Bruegger Mercantile Co
H. C. DeLaney
Delaney & Ward
J. H. Ward
Great Northern
Telephone Exchange
Telephone Building
Broadway
N. B. Ludowese
Williams County
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