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The Meeker herald., 1896-08-08
TREE WITH A HANGING REcoRt

Furnished the a.liows for Ten Men In
Week.
"Down in our town we have an old
tree that has quite q history" said
John F. Hale, of Seymour, Ind, to =
Chicago Inter Ocean man recently. "At
least it used to be a tree, but the relic
hunters have so disfgured it that it can
scarcely lay claim to that name now.
It was of the birch variety and has
history that is cqualed by but few other
trees in the world. Upon its spreading
limbs dangled the forms of ten men in
less than week. That tree aided in
its feeble way in wiping out one Of the
worst gangs of lawbreakers that Sec
ton has ever had. The tree is only
short distance from the city, and the
place to this day bears the name of
'Hangman's Cross Roads.
"This tree became famous early in
the SOS, when the country round about
Seymour was infested with gang Of
bold highwaymen, who did not hesi-
tate to murder man to obtain his
money if necessary. The first murder
was that of man by the name Of
Woodmansee in the old RAIDER hotel.
He had some twenty-seven hundred
dollars on his person. His body was
carried from the hotel, and an effort
made to wash away all trace of the
crime. The murderer OF this man was
never convicted.
"Several murders followed, always
committed with the object of robbery.
At last this grew too commonplace and
the gang sought bigger game. One
night late in the fall of 1867 the Ohio
& Mississippi express was boarded at
Seymour and held up and robbed out
about five miles. 1t is estimated that
at least four hundred thousand dollars
were taken. All evidence tended to
prove that the robbery was committed
by what was afterward known as the
Reno gang who lived at Seymour and
operated all the way from Omaha to
Cincinnati. The gang consisted OF ten
persons. The express train robbery
was too much for the better element of
Seymour and vigilance committee
was organized, and one night in July,
1858, this company, all masked, took
Roseberry, Clifton and Elliott, three Of
tho Reno gang, from custody and
hanged them TO this birch tree. On
tho following Monday Gerald, Sparks
and Moore, three more, were treated in
. similar manner on this same tree.
The following Tuesday this vigilance
committee visited the jail at New Al.
bany, where four more Of the Reno
gang .were confined, and by morning
Frank Reno, Simeon Reno and . man
H. A. j.
from the same old beech tree. This
wiped out the Reno gang That old
tree is . landmark at Seymour, and II
has been badly disdgured by relic
hunters"
The Meeker herald., 1896-08-08
Cheap Rates to Milwaukee.

The Burlington Route will sell tickets
on August 22nd and 23rd from Denver
to Milwaukee and return for 1.50, final
return limit August 3lst. This rate is
for the meeting of the national tonven-
tion of Republican League, and tate is
open to the public.
See that your tickets read via the
Burlington. e. W. VALLERY,
ais General Agent.
The Meeker herald., 1896-08-08

WANTED-Anexperienced fraternal
organizer to establish a lodge in Meeker.
Beet plan; largest sick, accident and
death benefits. Highest commissions.
Address. with references, the Columbian
Guild, 6O,6l Kittredge Building. Dem
yer, Colo. j25-aS
The Meeker herald., 1896-08-08
J. W. HUGUS, &c. DAVIS,
President. Vice-President.
A. C. MouLroN. Cashier.
BANK OF MEEkER
tSuccessOr to J. W. Hugus 4 Co., Bankers)
MEEKER, COLORADO.

Transact q General Banking Business.
Highest price paid for County Warrants. In
terest allowed on Time Deposits. Drafts
irswn on Eastern Cities and Europe.
Correspondents. Kountxe Bros, New York;
First National Bank. Omaha: First Ma
tional Bank. Denver: First National Bank.
Rawlins, wyo.; First National Bank, Glen
wood Springs: and in all principal cities OF
Europe.
Collectiona promptly Attended to-
The Meeker herald., 1896-08-08

On Sunday. March end, the Wabash
Line established an early morning fast
mail train from st. Louis to Chicago
and Toledo, leaving st. Louis at 3:45 q.
m. arriving at Chicago at 11:30 .. M,
and Toledo at 2:36 p. m.
This train will also carry through cars
between st. Louis and New York.
Connections from the west:
leave Kansas City at $50 p. M, ar.
rive at st. Louis 1t 2:83 .. M, leave st.
I.nuis at 8:46 .. M, and arrive at Toledo
at 2:86 p. m.
This will give direct connections With
the Lake Shore d Michigan Southern
at Toledo for Ill points east.
q. II. HA1lPsoN,
Commercial Agent,
1oe6 nth It,. Denver, Colo.
Cash Subscribers can get The Herald
for tho small sum Of e.
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Election. rassd.y. November 3 ~

4 -e
The only think of political oote dir-
log the past week was the election In
Alabama, which went Democratic by
the largest; majority in many years.
The Republicans and Populists were
fused but the Democrats carried the
state by forty thousand majority; they
also largely increased their majority in
the legislature. y.
The Alabama election is significant
as showing a heavy falling of in the
Populist vote in counties hitherto car
ried by that party. The result removes
all doubt as to the success of the
Democratic national ticket in the South.
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The straight-out Republicans are
stronger in Wyoming than in this
state as shown by the organization of
numerically large Mckinley club at
Rawlins the other day. The club cleo.
ted the following well-known gentle
men officers: DIR. H. NJ. Bennett, presi-
dent; W. L. Ash, lst vice president;
W. Z. Canton, ID vice president; Geo.
w. Perry, secretary; d. T. Dunlap, cor
responding secretary; j. G. Davis, treas
urer. Rawlins is the center of the sheep
industry. which carries with 1t pro-
lection sentiment stronger than the
feeling for free silver. We believe,
however, that Bryan and Sewell will
carry Wyoming by good majority, not
withstanding the efforts Of the Nc
Kinleyites III the same direction.
="
On another page of this issue will be
found a very entertaining character
sketch of the Democratic nominee for
the presidency from the pen Of Alfred
Henry Lewis of the New York Journal
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Not for years has any important is
sue been 80 squarely presented to the
people as the silver question Is in the
present campaign. Let us hope that
the victory will be northumberland
for the white metal.
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The old line politicians appear to be
doing an unusual lot of thinking this
year; the chasm is too wide to be strad-
died.
II Chairman Hanna will inquire at
Homestead he will ascertain that labor
strikes have played important parts in
presidential campaigns.
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The indications are that this Is going
to be a very bad year for many Of the
professional politicians.
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Speaking of campaigning, its good 10
to l wager that Bryan makes more sill.
yer converts in the east by his speeches
than Senator Sherman does gold con-
verts in the west by his.
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II Mr.. Hanna wins, says an eastern
politician, he'll be still bigger man
than he is now, but If he loses-he will
probably find it conducive to his com
fort to leave the country for 3 while.
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Most Of the presidential campaigns
have been fights between the "ins" and
the 'outs," but this one is being fought
by two "outs, !" with "ins" for onlookers.
y"
Secretary Hoke Smith is ambitious;
hence his decision to bow to the will Of
his party in Georgia and support the
Democratic ticket, but his bowling came
too late to keep Crisp out Of the senate.
The newspapers Of New York city
are stronger in everything else than
they are in influence In national politics.
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Spain need not be worrying herself
and increasing her already large debt
in anticipation Of an immediate war
with the United States. We shall have
The Meeker herald., 1896-08-08

It is estimated that there are 10000
900 orange trees under cultivation in
Florida.
The Meeker herald., 1896-08-08

OFFICE OF
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT or SCHOOLS,
MEEKER, Colo, August 8, 1895.
The regular examination of teachers
for Rio Blanco county. will be held In
my Office in Meeker, Friday and Satur-
day, August 2lst and I'D, 1896.
w. II. YOUNG,
ais County Superintendent.
The Meeker herald., 1896-08-08
No one is
to blame

but yourself, II your ticket to
Omaha, st. Louis. Kansas City
OF Chicago does not read via
the Burlington Route.
The local ticket agent has
tickets via the Burlington to
these and all other eastern
and southeastern cities. He
will furnish you with one If
you ask for 1t. But you must
ask for 1t.
Letters of inquiry addressed
to the undersigned will re-
ceive PROMPT attention.
The Meeker herald., 1896-08-08

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eend TIE HERALD to your friends ID
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NOTICE OF EXAMINATION.

G. v. vALLERY. General Agent. Denver.
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To All Interested.

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Tho Largest Bowldsr.

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1os5 l7th IT.. Denver, Colo.

Cash subscribers can get The Herald
for tho small sum Of e.
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Collections Promptly Attended to.
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GO. Taylor whlskie- fno as silk Modern.. cos'

County Superintendent.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-05-08
Beatty's Organs and Pianos.

Hon. Daniel F. Beatty, of Washington,
New Jersey, the great Organ and
Piano manufacturer, is building and
shipping more Organs and Pianos than
ever. In 1870 Mr.. Beatty left home .
penniless plow boy, and by his indomit-
able will he has worked his way up 50 as
to sell 90 far, nearly 100 600 Of Beatty's
Organs and Pianos since 1870. Nothing
seems to dishearten him; obstacles laid
in his way, that would have wrecked an
ordinary man forever, he turns to an
advertisement and comes out of it bright
er than ever. His instruments. as is
we'll known, are very popular and are to
be found in all parts ofthe world. We are
informed that during the next ten years
he intends to sell 2O0, 900 more Of his
make; thatmeans business Of 80, ,0O0.-
600, it We average them at 100 each.
It is already the largest business Of the
kind in existence. Write or call upo0
Daniel r. BeattI. Washington, New
Jersoy. for catalogue.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-05-08

The Missouri River Valley Stock
Growers Association held meeting in
Williston last Monday, and transacted
considerable amount Of business.
There was large attendance, and sew
eral new members were added to the
list.
Miss Belle Matteson, who has been
teaching school in Stony Creek district
for the past six months, left for her Rome
in Minneapolis Wednesday evening.
Miss Matteson was an excellent teacher,
and made many friends during her so
journ here, who regret her departure.
Died-In this city, on: Sunday, morn
ing, May 8, 1896, Mrs. Frederick
Mockel. aged 6s years. The deceased
was mother of Adolf Mockel, and had
been in this country only about two
years. The funeral took place Monday
afternoon, Rev: Geo. Extence conducts
ing the services.
Herman Roehr, who secured the con.
tract for planting trees on Main street,
commenced the trsnsplanting of the
same Tuesday, About l6o box elder
trees will now adorn the main street Of
Williston. and by the time that five
years roll around Wiliiston will be one
of the prettiest little cities in northwest
ern North Dakota.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-05-08

Very little interest was manifested al
the village election Monday, and only
IS votes were cast-less than one hall
the total vote.
Gust Carey was in from Nesson Tues.
day with load of fine potatoes, and
disposed of them very readily at 80
cents per bushel. .....
Mr.. M. Farrell took last evenings
train for st. Paul. whittier he goes on
business and to visit old friends. He
will be absent two or three weeks.
G. 8, Metzger and P. c: Clancey made
trip to Buford last Sunday, and had
the good fortune to buy the machinery
for shingle mill, which was lying idle
up there.
The new book, ''No End to Bargains. "
is just out. It is for young or old-for
all nations and all creeds. 1t speaks
volumes. Call at Bruegger's. and attsn-
tive clerks will refer you to the chapter
that you are interested in. a
Editor H. S. Wood, Of the Steele
Ozone, has returned from his trip
through the southern states. He says
the silver sentiment of the south is un.
mlstakably strong.
f. NJ. Prouty, one of the most pros
porous and best known stockmen in
the Red River and Mouse River valleys,
was in Williston last Sunday looking
after some stock interests.
Andrew Nohle, Of Noble Bros, went
west again Monday after a band of 4,300
sheep, which he had purchased on his
recent trip through Montana and Ore
gon. He expects to have them here
about the 10th or goth.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-05-08
We have an increase in the family
they're all bird dogs.

We have an increase in the family
they're all bird dogs.
We are glad to announce that the bal
ance of Ned Palmer's family ara 0. X.
Wm. Townsend, an old-time Rum
River lumberman, is in the city having
good time with the boys. Bill is all
right.
Father Bonvoutaure held religious
services at the residence of Mrs. F. M.
Harvey Wednesday evening.
Mrs. S. P. Mitchell aud her two chill
dren came down last Monday evening,
and will spend q couple Of months visit
ing with Mr.. and Mrs j. E. Hinton.
John Bruegeer left Wednesday morn
ing for points in Montana to gather up
four or five hundred head Of cattle
which the Bruegger Bros. purchased
last fall.
S. P. Mitchell arrived Yesterday from
the west with a bunch Of horses belong
ing to Hedderich Bros, which were
turned over to Peter Kirkie, who will
go east and endeavor to sell the same.
:. Sealed bids will be received at the
Williston postoEice for carrying the U.
S. mail from Williston to Stroud. n. D..
a distance of Is miles and back, once
week. Bids should be put in by the
18th of May.
Joe. Roach, of North6eld; Mimi,
passed through Williston 70: the west,
and intends bringing back from Mon
tana some seven or eight hundred head
of cattle, which will be placed on the
range in this county.
The Rev. ". E. Gimblett, evangelist
for the Congregational church of North
Dakota, will conduct special evangelistic
services in the Congregational church
next Sunday morning and evening, and
every night next week. Come and
hear him. You will be made heartily
welcome, no matter what your creed or
religious belief may be. We hope to
have special singing Sunday evening.
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Notice of Final Proof.

Lard Office at Minot, n D., March u, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler Us filed notice Of his intention to
make final proof in support Of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before E. Leon
hardy, indge of county court Of Williams coun
~, n. D., at Williston, Williams county, n D..
on May 16 1895 viz:
For the VIZ se4 and 81 neA section II, town
ship 154 range 100.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz
WinAeldS S. Dunn Robert Mathews. Thomas
Burgess John ]. Barker, all of Williston, n. D.
APPS MICHAEL J. BARRETT, Register.
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Leads Them All.

The Grand Forks Herald, daily and
weekly, leads all North Dakota news:
papers. Its telegraphic service and stat1
news service are uneanaIle "a il i. .sihaai
the only first class cartoonist vest Of tho
Twin Cities. 1T leads'' is the word III
every feature that goes to make state
newspaper. Call on your local paper to
see sample or send your address to
The Herald, Grand Forks, n D.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-05-08
=
A Card of Thanks.

The undersigned desire to return their
sincere thanks to those friends who so
kindly and tenderly rendered their as
sistance and aid during the brief illness
and death of their dear cid mother.
Mr.. AND MRS. ADOLF MockEL.
Williston. N. D., May 5, 1895.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-05-08
LOCAL ROUNDUP.

/ Lap-dusters, in variety, for sale at
Stewards harness shop.
Fred Feigly has at last been allowed q
pension. A we'll merited case.
!. The interior of Thos. Aliens new
store has been wainscoated and plas-
tered.
|. II. NJ. Rice, representing Perkins &
Co., of St. Paul, made his regular visit
here Tuesday. .....:.
h Ladies' Muslin underwear, at prices
loss than cost of material, at.
HEDDERICH BROS.
/, F, AtRowers, one of the heavy stock
'aen, ofthe Missouri slope, was in the
city yesterday.
Everybody just now seems to be busy
cleaning up his back yard. Very com'
mendable work.
Mr.. l, c. Stewart. the harness maker,
has received line of lap busters, which
ne will sell cheap.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-05-08

of Nesson school district, to the eastern
boundary line of Williams county, is to
compose Gfinnell school district.
On motion, board adjourned.
JOHN BRUEGGER,
County Auditor.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-05-08
|! !Beatty's Organs fsS &,;,. uRwesa. Iss es;.'
3,ogue Address or call, Daniel F. Beatty, Wash
1ngson, New Jersey. :,

). Pettis has moved his pool table and
fixtures into the new building recently
put up by Porter and Bell.
=. D. spoor, representing C. r. Croft
. Co., ofASnow Flake baking powder
aame, was in the city yesterday.
Mark Thomas has rented Thos. Aliens
new store building and moved his stock
81 confectionery and cigars into it.
Armour's Hams, Bacon and Canned
est are the finest. At proper prices :
et Hedderich Bros.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-05-08
school Board, Special School District
Of Williston.
Religious.

Religious.
/, Services are held every Sunday in the
Congregational Church, as follows:
Public Worship, 1880 a. m., and p.
M. Christian EndeAvor Society, 7 p. m.;
Sunday School, p. m.
|, Come. We shall do our best to help
you mentally, morally and spiritually.
REv. GEc ExrENCE. Pastor.
/, NJ. E. ChuIch: Sunday services at
1890 a. m. Bible Study, 300 p. m.
Preaching, 500 p. m. Prayer meeting,
Thursdays, 500 p. m.
|. Your presence will be appreciated !.
and a hearty welcome will be extended
70 you. Come thou with us, and we
will do thee good"
Rnv. II. G. HARDRNBRooK.
Pastor.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-05-08

9EOn OOO BEATTYs Organs $500 up.
@OOU,UVV For particulars, catalogue.
address or call, Daniel F. Beatty. Washington,
New Isreey.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-05-08

In pursuance Of section 666 of the re-
vlsed codes of North Dakota, ti,,. boar:
Of county commissioners am; the conn
ty superintendent OF schools nlt.l at Viii
liston on Monday, May 4. 1896, to rear
range and establish the boundaries Of
school districts.
Present: Comm 1iissioners Nelson,
Moore, Burgess. and county supe,in-
tendent, Mrs. NJ. 4. Bergh.
Commissioner Nelson called i!. l,;+";-
ing to order.
w1LLlsroN SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
On motion. it was resolved that all the
territory IN Williams county west Of the
east bank of the Little Muddy as far
north as the forks, from which point TO
a line due north to the boundary line
OF. the county. is to compose the Willis
ton special school district.
STONY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT.
On motion, it was resolved that all
the territory in Williams co;;nty east of
the line above specified, to the line be-
tween ranges So and 80, from the
southern boundary line of the county
north until near the railroad, where it is
to be adjusted to = connection line,
north to the boundary line of the coun-
tt, (taking in l3 miles of railroad) is to
compose Stony Greek school district.
NEssoN SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Oh motion, it was resolved that all the
territory in Williams county east Of the
above mentioned eastern boundary line
Of Stony Greek school district to a line
due north from the iron post (river sur
vey) just east of D. Folsom's rancht un-
til near the railroad, where it is to be
adjusted to connection line, north to
the boundary line, so as to contain IS
miles of railroad, is to compose Nesson
school district.
GR1NNEtl SCHOOL DISTRICT.
On motion, it was resolved that all the
territory in Williams county east of the
above described eastrrn boundary line
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-05-08

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
Board of Co. Commissioners
County Superintendent of Public
Schools
WILLIAMS COUNTY, N. D.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-05-08

nDa Ao Pianos, 1926 up
unv1AN0 wards. Want Agents: Cat
alogue Free. Address
Daniel r. Beatty, Washington, New Jersey.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-05-08
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE.
Board Of Co. Commissioners
OF
WILLIAMS COUNTY, ID.
s:yEe4sAI sa.ss.. a..nsst,,y SESSION..

syECFAE @sA'FFt74a SESSION. .=s-~-
Ills o \ II {, 1895.
Al 20 ,.t..l e'., re rcy m 9 i;:& OF TIE
hoard Oh county commissioners Of Viii
lIams cunnty, held the 4th Day Of May.
1886. there were present. Com'rs Nelson
and Moore; absent. Com'r Burgess.
The board was called to order bv
Chairman Nelson
It,+- following rsaolntinn ,oas ;,reSe f.
~ - ~. boar ',a:t.| .f,,.,on .,t,pt ::
Resolves i5.a! 49, ,.u.t, aud; r
be, ami he is, hereby Instructed to ss.
certain from the bondsmen securing the
Williams county deposits in the Grand
Forks National Bank, when the funds
belonging to said Williams county can
be made available Also to get bids for
future deposits Of county funds"
On motion, board adjourned.
JOHN BRuEGGER,
County Auditor.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-05-08

At the village election held last Mon
day the following ticket was elected:
For Trustees
W. R. McCHESNEY-lst Dist.
JOHN HEFFERNAN-2d Dist.
F. R. ZAHL-3d Dist.
For Village Clerk
FRANK WILD.
For Village Treasurer
FRANK WILD.
For Village Assessor
G.. D. GIBBS.
For Village Marshal
J. S. COSTELLO.
For Justice of the Peace
CLINT. HEDDERICH.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-05-08

F. M. Harvey, who has been at Sioux
City, Iowa, for several months past, re-
turned to his family here last week.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-05-08
rhe 0BAPRIc 10 entered at the Post Office at
VilUeten, N. D.. Is second class mail matter.
'puDLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT
WILL1STON. N. D.
County Directory.

County Directory.
SAsriR- HhRMAN RoEHR.
t1suuty Auditor-J0HN BRUEaaRR.
us,nty Trsasurer-F. r. ZAHL.
usrkof District Court-FRANK WILD.
uounty Judgs-E. LEoNHARDY.
assists rof Deeds-H. E. FIELD.
osronsr-E. v. B. AcKEhMAN. ...
hupt Of schools-MRs NJ. A. BERa1.
uounty 6urveyor-E. c. PALMER.
iasal Advissr-N. A. STEWART.
BOARD or COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
lot Diatrict-THoMAs BURGESS.
ID District-E. L. MOORE.
"a District-H. A. NELSON, Chairman.
Directory for Town of Williston.
TRUSTEES.
CHAs. B. GIBBS, President.
JOHN R. HINTON.
!. R. ZAHL.
Regular meetings held first Tuesday Of each
hsnth. FRANK WILD, Clerk.
School Board, Special School District
Of Williston.
E. LEoNHARDY President.
ECO. W. NEWTON.
W. X. MCCHEsNEY.
JOHN HEFrERNAN,
DOUGLAS BELL.
FKAxK WILD. Clerk and Treas