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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1906
Page
4
Max Bass, general immigration agent of the Great Northern, mails blanks to farmers in the northwest requesting farming experiences since arriving. Farmers should respond promptly but avoid overestimating crops in the report. The purpose is to advertise conditions to attract immigrants and prove the area’s farming potential.
Will Make Citizens Judge Goss will be in the city on the 21st to issue citizenship papers to all qualified applicants. This is the last chance under the old law before the new law takes effect next month making naturalization harder. Names for second papers must be posted 90 days and applicants must read and write English.
New Front Contractor King began work Monday morning to replace the front at the Great Northern hotel. Large plate glass windows will face Main Street and the south side by the corner, significantly improving the building’s appearance.
The U S land office reports unprecedented activity in its first month with total fees of 6250.47 dollars. It notes no proofs were taken. most funds came from filings. Activities include 450 homestead entries totaling 4360 dollars in fees on 68949.36 acres and 239 acres with 1782 dollars in fees, plus 18 cancellation notices 18.60 and other items. Overall 69,188.71 acres were filed upon or proved up.
Wrecks occurred Sunday near Lakota on the Great Northern line with an east bound stock train colliding with a west bound through freight. Four men injured engineer Hooker fireman Ridlon brakeman Kidwell conductor Shane. Ridlon narrowly escaped as he was pinned under a engine.
Two stock train wrecks harmed workers from Lari more, who were taken to Hotel Grace for treatment. The first wreck was caused by a brakeman failing to set signals on his first regular run. he vanished and remains unfound. Ten cars of merchandise burned. The second wreck near Bartlett at nine in the morning derailed by spreading raise, four cattle cars ditched with several animals killed.
Bismarck September 17 The Soo railroad extends from Garrison McLean County toward a point ninety miles northwest, aiming to reach Williams County near Hoffland or Nelson. The project could spur growth, with Garrison booming after last year’s extension and Underwood expanding. Officials hope to complete the line this fall despite heavy rock work on the Drake branch. If extended to Williston, a thirty to forty mile addition may be pursued by the Commercial Club.
Great Northern announces orders placed for 75 locomotives to be delivered next year and 5 rel cars for 1960. Henry James headed purchasing before joining Great Northern steamboat firm. Of 85 locomotives ordered by Hill line this year 75 are in service mainly on the east end. 10 Baldwin engines likely en route to St Paul. Western grades require different motive power, and 1006 engines won’t reach the west end. West-end needs expected to be met by next year with engines suited to stiff grades. Freight cars, ore cars ordered months ago, remain largely unfilled and not ready for the lake season as navigation ends this fall.
Notice announces that Williston North Dakota settler William P Garretson has filed for final proof on his claim No 17867 for section 28 township 155 range 102. He will prove continuous residence before the register at Williston on a specified date. Witnesses named: George Robison Martin Barttholomew Vern Write and others, all of Williston ND.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Williston N D notes that land claimant Mary P Brown H E 32753 for the south west and north west quarter sections seeks final proof October 6 before the register. Witnesses George Hobison John Slied Carey P Brown Nowell Erickson all of Williston North Dakota.
Land Office at Williston North Dakota August 28 1906 gives notice of intent to prove settlement claim. Ned named as claimant with witnesses Chris J. Cook Martin Bartholomew W McMurnie George Miller all of Williston to establish residence and cultivation on land in township 15 north range 92 west. Proceedings before Register and Receiver at Williston on a stated date.
Land Office at Williston North Dakota on October 5 1908 will hear Eva Mansen for H E No 33233 northeast quarter section 24 township 157 range 89 proof of continuous residence and cultivation with witnesses Tda Graham Als Lounsberry Frank Quinn Andrew Hansen and Hrook Roosiver and Register mentioned
Public foreclosure announced for Blake A Wright mortgaged property in Williams County North Dakota. Annie E Makeo asignee holds the mortgage, sale set at 2 PM October 1 1906 at the Williston courthouse front door. Property: SW quarter of Sec 22 Township 161 N Range 95 W. Debt: $111.20 plus costs. Harvey North Dakota.
Williston Land Company advertises loans at ten percent interest. The notice emphasizes quick funding and straightforward terms for borrowers seeking capital.
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