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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1903
Page
4
A partial OCR reads names and offices such as Auditor Bounty Treasurer Clerk of District Fower Supt of Schools County Surveyor State's Attorney detailing county level government roles.
A tragic death report from Schafer North Dakota recalls the accidental shooting of Mary Schafer by her brother on Sept. 15 1903. The piece notes the community sorrow and Marys bright character and references mourning in the home. The item closes with local notices on Billy Shaffers bowling alley remodeling plans in Williston and town development chatter.
The North Western Line offers round trips from St Paul and Minneapolis to Chicago at 8.00 for Sept 26 27 28 tied to the Chicago Centennial. Reduced Chicago round trips apply Nov 29 to Dec 1 for the Great Live Stock Show. Firemen and engineers strike on Great Northern averted by concessions.
A Tuesday attempt to wreck a train near Helena Montana involved placing dynamite on the Northern Pacific tracks. The report also notes local ads and notices including stove sales, medical testimonials, and a small town crime update about J W Campbell once deputy postmaster at Crary, awaiting trial in Devils Lake county jail.
Notice lists multiple Land Office filings in Williams County North Dakota with names of settlers and witnesses for proof of residence and cultivation. Includes dates October 24 1903 and October 15 1903, and references to parcels in townships 155 range 99 and the parties involved such as Philander H. E. and Forge Wood with witnesses named Kredericky Swimley Ringbroo Hardy Biethis Padarae and others.
August 1 1903 notice states armored settler Jennie Yuill has filed for final proof to support her claim. Proof will be before Ephraim Broegger clerk of district court at Williston North Dakota on October 1908 for lands in section 21 and 22 township 153 range 100. Witnesses listed include George W Rowton Joseph G Stroud Ralph Baum and Miller of Williston North Dakota. R C Sannorm Register.
The Union Commercial College in Security Block Grand Forks ND promotes a limited time offer for six months courses with two months free and travel paid to Grand Forks, and three months with one month extra. Enrollment by October 3rd required and a free catalog is mailed on request.
Strayed horses listed including two grey geldings and several mares from Williston North Dakota with a reward offered. Also a Department of the Interior notice from Minot North Dakota dated Aug 23 requests commutation proof for Belle Marie Harris before October 2 1903 with witnesses named for residence and cultivation of land in Williston.
Elijah B. Workman files a contest affidavit against homestead entry 18875 by John J. Von Ruelen in section 14 township 162 range %, claiming abandonment for over six months and no land improvement. Hearing set for October 1 1903 before the Register and Receiver at the U S Land Office in Minot, with service due to be completed by due diligence.
Legal notice announces a contest against homestead entry No 19821 in Ward County North Dakota. The contestant alleges absence from the land not due to military service and cites dates for hearings before notary Albert H Makeo and Register and Receiver in Minot. Publication is directed by Register R C Sanborn and attorney Jask Murphy.
Ole H. Veinom contests homestead entry No. 1329 filed by James E. Cu, alleging abandonment after six months with no improvements or cultivation. The case seeks public notice as due due to failure of personal service, with appearance set for September 24, 1903, at 10 a.m. before the U.S. Land Office register in Minot, N. C.
September 1908 notice that ORNELIA P. HARRIS H E 1481 seeks final proof for the Dele of section township in Williams County Williston N D to be made October 17 before Zena Bruegger clerk of district court. Witnesses named Winfield Dunn Yaill Chris Anderson Ludwig Schmid all of Williston. R C Saxvonn Register.
Land Office at Minot North Dakota. Notice is given that the following settler has filed notice of intention to make final proof in support of claim. F C Cox US Commissioner will act at Williston North Dakota on October 18 1903 for H Branuger H A No 24351 for the sea section 29 township 154 range 100. Continuous residence and cultivation by Winter S Dunn Ole H Bryn Andrew Sveen P Hendrickson all of Williston North Dakota. Seplo R C Sanborn Register.
Notice announces commutation proof for Frank Newville to be made before U S Commissioner I Mardaway in Williston North Dakota on September 12 1903. Witnesses listed include Joseph Lingford George Beungror Asthue Kight Stephen Soran and B C Saxbonx all of Williston North Dakota.
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