28 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1899
Page
1
Counten presides as W D Parsmall lists local officials including Bell Clerk A H Brown, Treasurer C A Wittmelt, Avscasur F M Harvey, Justice of the Peace Thos Burgess, and Marshal Fred J Bmnith.
Williston notes a round of social and business activity, with residents visiting and traveling. Dr. Van Dyke responds to calls in Buford and Trenton, while Seth Folsom wins bets at the fair. Local bank advertises services as L. Williams County State Bank and promising good security.
Our Fall line of gentlemen and ladies jackets and garments includes fine black Beaver jackets with velvet collars and satin linings priced from 7.50 to 13.50, plus castor milton and double-breasted options. Children's jackets feature red and green Bouche sailor coats and trim detailing with prices around 4.00 to 4.50. Also offered are various mouldings and casings as part of a broad wood and garment sale.
The Great Chicago merchant tailors defend their city as a premier clothing center while condemning nationwide cheap “tailor made” goods drawn from ready to wear stock. Bruegger Mercantile Co. urges buying barn suits amid the controversy.
High winds and sand storm halted new building work. Wheat yields reported 46 and 26 bushels per acre by H Thorson and Ingfield. Timber for schoolhouse joists arrived, work to resume. Cattle shipments from Avoca and Buford anticipated. 300 fat steers bought by Governor Lee. Various visits from officials, photographers, and traders. prairie fires threaten range north of Taunt Fork. public notices and employment ads appear.
Advertisement notes a three-fourths Durham Ball age sixteen months for sale. Inquiries directed to John Wagner in Williston North Dakota with a date of Sept 4 18. The text preserves a local classified notice tone.
Advertisement notes the Miller's Daughter may be presented about Oct. 17. It promotes fall and winter goods samples with nearly 500 styles, offered at about half city prices. Tailored suits are advertised from 16 dollars upward by Joseph Amber in Bopilt Williston, North Dakota.
Reports of daily robberies in the lower town amid drinking spur fears of lax business methods in the Lincoln District. The public urges investigation by the States attorney, while warnings of imminent enforcement rise as residents seek protection and justice. A medical remedy ad and a ranch supplies sale appear in the same column.
The Rt. Rev. Bishop Edaull of Fargo assisted by Rev. C Turner of Duvill Laks will conduct Episcopal services at the Congregational church on Friday evening September 2 at o clock. A general invitation is extended.
Notice announces an election on Tuesday November 7 1804 at Hofland School House in Williams and Stuart Worth Dakota for a permanent commissioner in the Third Commissioner District. Polls open at 8 am and close at 2 pm. Dated September 27 1890. A V Smith County Auditor.
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