A Sad Shooting Affair in Wall County
A tragic incident near Schafer in Wall County 30 miles from Williston leaves eight year old Mary Schafer dead. Her brother Charley 10 accidentally fired a 22 gopher gun striking Mary in the left eye and brain. The Williston doctor arrived too late and Mary died at about 3 PM. Grant Mathews learns his wife’s visit to Harlem, Montana, yields a 10 pound boy. Desert Land Law interpretation from the interior department questions cultivation requirements, threatening widespread fraud and undermining the desert land act’s safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schafer
Wall
Williston
Mary
Charles Schafer
Charley
Tragedy Averted By New Discovery Cure
Mrs Watkin of Pleasant City Ohio credits Dr Kings New Discovery for a child saved from pneumonia after a terrible cough. The ad touts it as a sure cure for coughs colds and lung diseases priced 5c and 3 per bottle with three bottles free from Brownell McPhee druggists. Mrs Woodward and sister depart for Ashland Oregon to spend winter. Brainards to occupy Woodward mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownell & McPhee
E. A. Woodward
Painter
Ashland
Oregon
Working Overtime
Eight hour laws are ignored by those little workers Dr King's New Life Filma millions are always at work night and day curing indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and all stomach liver and bowel troubles Enjoy safe pleasant sure Only 2e at Brownell and McPhee's drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life Filma
Brownell & McPhee
Bank Statement and Land Notice Fragments from North Dakota
Riverbank records show a bank cashier sworn affidavit with capital stock and deposits, followed by land office notices listing settlers, witnesses, and final proof dates in Williston North Dakota. The document includes tax delinquency notices and commutation proof announcements for George Wood and others in Williams County, with witnesses from Borinabrook and Williston.
Land Office Notice of Armed Settler Claim at Minot
Land Office at Minot North Dakota announces an armed settler filed notice of intent to make final proof in support of the claim. The case lists witnesses George Newton Joseph Stroud Ralph Baum Judailler all of Williston North Dakota. The hearing is set for October ร at the district court in Williston. R. Saxport, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
N. D
Bruegger
Elon
District Court of Ams
Williston
TE Yuill
George WW Newton
Joseph G. Stroud
Ralph Baum Judailler
C. Saxport
Rerister
Union Commercial College Announces Enrollment Offer
To attract Northwest students the Union Commercial College offers two extra months free with four six month courses and covers Grand Forks in cart fare, plus one extra month with a three month course. Notify by Oct 3 to qualify. Catalogs available free upon request at Security Block Grand Forks ND.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Grand Forke
Union Commercial College
Business
Grand Forks
Contest Notice of Land Claim Contested in Minot District
Department of the Interior notices a contest against homestead entry No Bith 1902 by Viego contestant Andreasen for lands in township 135 range 100. The entryman is alleged to have abandoned the tract for over six months and not improved or cultivated per homestead laws. Hearing set for October 7, 1903 before the Register and Receiver in Minot, with preliminary evidence hearing September 10, 1903 in Williston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Minot
N. D
Atlouyi
Charles
Viego Constestant
Andreasen
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
Fetore Willard B. Overson
Williams County
N. Dak
Williston
Unit States Land Ofice
D.C. Pacg
C. Sanborn
Register
Contest affidavit filed in homestead dispute in Minot
Department of the Interior notices Elijah B Workman as contestant against homestead entry 18875 made October 6 1902 by John J Von Rueden. The affidavit alleges abandonment for over six months and lack of improvement or cultivation. Hearing set for September 9 1906 at 10 am before Notary Albert H Makee Portal ND, with final hearing October 7 1906 before the U S Land Office in Minot. Notices to be issued by Register Mark Murphy and attorney estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Uni
Minot
N. D
Elijah RB. Workman
John J. von Rueden
Lnd
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
Albert
Gitce
Rugane
Artresr
Samman
Albert H. Makes
Portal
Ceiver
United States Land’ Office
Migot Noth Dakota
al Duvie
Naget Rt. G. Sanborn
Register
Mark Murphy
Contest of Homestead Entry in Minot North Dakota
Department of the Interior notices Ole H contests a homestead entry alleging abandonment for over six months with no residency or improvements. The contest cites absence due to U S Army service and directs response before 9:00 a.m. on September 24 before the United States Land Office receiver. Publication is directed by Sanborn, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department At the Interior
United States
Minot
N. D
Ole H
Shelly
Army
Marine ‘Corps
Ristex Dod
United States Land Oliog Aes Conttant
Angis Sanborn
Final Proof Notice for Anelia P Harris Land Claim
Land Office Minot North Dakota Sept 8 1 Notice is given that the named settler has failed to make final proof for her claim and that proof will be heard October 7 before Williams County district court at Williston North Dakota. Witnesses: Winfield Dong John B Yuill Chris Anderson Ludwig Schmid all of Williston North Dakota to prove continuous residence and cultivation of the land. Register R C Sawporn Bruegger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
N. D
Aled
Willen County
Williston
N.D
Philander Pollock
Tange
Ho James
Harvey Fredericky Page Svimley
Borinabrook
Charles D. Gibbs
Baxsomn
Register
B. L. Hardaway
U. S
George Wood
Arthur L. Slater
John Grogan
Charles Baldwin
Paul Leoubardy
R. C. Sawpory
Rogistor
Department of the Interior
B.L. Hardaway
Nw Weld
Uel Swi
Township
Ransew
E. A. Sharp
Ludwig Schmid
J. B. Yaill
W. 8. Dunn
R. D. Saxuors
District Court of
Williams Ston
N. Ds
Anelia P, Harris
H. E
Winfield
Dong
John B. Yuill
Chris Anderson
R. C. Sawporn
Bruegger
Final Proof Notice for H. E. Bruegger in Williston North Dakota
Land Office at Minot, North Dakota, notices H E Bruegger has filed for final proof on his claim No. 24531 in section 29 township 14 range 8. The hearing will be before the U S Commissioner in Williston on October 19, 1945. Witnesses: Winfield Dunn Ole Beyn Andrew Sveen H P Hendrickson all of Williston North Dakota. Registor Sannonn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Minottn. di
Tian
Imake
Elai End
Winfield
Dunn
Ole H Beyn
Andrew Sveen
H. P. Hendrickson
Williston
R.C. Sannonn
Commutation Notice for Frank Newville Williston ND
Land Office Minot announces Frank Newville of Williston ND has filed notice to make commutation proof for the sek sw 27 0ls Wig Dombye section 31 township 157 range 100 west. Proof is set for September 12, 1908, before U S commissioner T Hardaway at Williston ND. Named witnesses include Joseph Lintford George Beueeger Arthur Right Breghen Murman and B C Saxwoun, register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
Frank Newville
Williston
N. D
Ols Wig
Dombye
Palpe
Joseph Lintford
George Beueeger
Arthur Right
Breghen Murman
N. Dansth
B.C. Saxwoun
Register
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Mitchell
Triumph
E. Littlefield
Heron
Leighton & Hayes
Orica AP
Williston, N. D
East Springbrook
Great Northern
North Dakota
Springbrook
Pollock, Comford & Kingston
Missouri River
S. Boyd
Williston Graphic E
BR. HB. Copeland
Eartor
Williston, N. B
Boyd
Baldwin
Wea
Helios
I. Ea Can
John Pagan
Stirchase
Grant Mathews
Harlem
Mont
Grant
Interior Department
Montana
Desert
Auleaman
Brneggey Mercantile Co
Mankato Commercial College
Mankato
Mion
First National Bank
Lawrut Moxey Hesrava Bnonie
Ity Bann
Vie
Pais
National Bank
State of
Williams
I. W. Ny
Bani
de Solgar
W. H. Denny
K. E. Leveuton
Wit, Snyder
County
Tre
Grand Forks, N. D
Spade Brand
J. G
J- W
E. A. Jones
N. D. Williston
Eight Mile
Anid
Aur
N. Diy
Lannisy
8. D
State Normal
Mayville, North Dakota
Aes
Pasia
Nedttelee
Aioe
Ta Roel GF
Joseph Carhart
M. A
Mayville, N.D
Ariington
Maggie Dow
Langford
City Dray Line
John Heffernan
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