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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-23

The reproduction of the Celebrated
Case at Odd Fellows hall last Friday
evening was most admirably rendered,
although the attendance was rather
small. Every player acted their part
with reality rarely equaled by anna
teurs. and the play was given to the
few who were present in every partic-
ular rs complete as though the house
had been filed by multitudes.
A public drawing for the Brick Cot
tage, the magnificent premium offered
by the Bruegger Mercantile Go. to their
patrons, will take place at Odd Fellows
hall on Monday evening, Jan. I'd, 1899,
on which occasion an excellent musical
program will be rendered. Further
particulars and the program will be an
nounced in next weeks Graphic. Look
out for them. Chances will be issued
to all patrons until the close of business
OH January 1st. Every person inter-
ested in this drawing is requested to be
present if convenient.
There are about two hundred appli-
cants for the position of secretary of the
railroad commissioners. The applicants
are all good fellows, amply qualified
to do the duties Of that Office, and were
faithful devotees and supporters of the
republican ticket, and we can see no
reason why the whole of them should
not be recognized and appointed to that
very -fnancial-positon, ex-
cept the fact that our fraternal friend +,
w. a. Stickley, of the Wells County
News, is also an applicant for the place,
and in his rural simplicity actually be-.
lieves he is ''the only pebble on the
beach," Well, so far as we are con-
cerned, we would just rs willingly see
Bro. Stickley be secretary of the rail
road commissioners as anybody else,
and inasmuch as he wants it, why not
let him have it?
Ben Scott, we'll known to many of our
citizens, and an old-timer in this section
of country, was accidentally killed near
Culbertson on Thursday afternoon of
last week. The Valley County Gazette,
published at Glasgow, Mont, gives the
following account:
Ben Scott was found dead on the
prairie about eight miles from Culbert-
son. His neck was broken and it is
| thought his team ran away and the
wagon run over him. Coroner Robbins
and DR.. Hoyt went down on Fridays
passenger to hold an inquest. The
| deceased leaves a wife and a boy two
years of age to mourn his untlmeIy
death.
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EFUEHGGE:R RMERCANrTIIsE sE GO.
- Andrew McPhee, the genial manager
Of the McPhee Combination, made the
Graphic pleasant call yesterday.

s' Andrew McPhee, the genial manager
of the McPhee Combination, made the
Graphic pleasant call yesterday.
Geo. H. Mckay of Nesson dropped in
to the Graphic sanctum yesterday. and
deposited his usual Christmas present.
State Game Warden Bowers, of Fargo,
and Deputy U. S. Marshal SCHNEIDER
visited Williston yesterday on official
business.
Ed. Jack last week moved his family
out upon ranch he has taken on
Eight Mile creek, having sold his resi-
dence here in town to G. A. Wittmeier.
Ed. says he is bound to make his fortune
as tller of the soil and herder of
sheep.
New York, Dec 1.-THE funeral Of
ex-senator Calvin S. Brice, of Ohio,
took place today IN the Fifth avenue
Presbyterian church. The church was
crowded and large number Of persons
prominent in society and in public life
were present.
Fargo Forum Hon. T. NJ. Elliott ex.
poets to 20 TO the state of Washington
soonsn.and may spend the winter there.
He has an order for carload of heavy
Norman and Clyde stations to supply a
large stockman there and is now, engaged
in picking them up.
The well-known reputation Of Andrew
McPhee, for putting up first-class en-
tertainments, is guarantee that the
play of East Lynne, to be given this
(Friday) evening at Odd Fellows hall,
will be rendered in most pleasing
manner. Come out and see it.
Mrs. Keck, mother Of Mrs. John
Bruegger of this city, died at her home
in Watertown, Wis. last Monday morn
ing Mrs. Bruegger received the sad in
telligence of her mothers death during
Monday forenoon, and left here with
her little 10y on the evening train to
attend the funeral
A social dance will be given at Odd
Fellows hall this (Friday) evening i'm
meadiately after the performance of
McPhee's company. The dance will be
held .on the upper floor and lap-sup-
per served during the evening. Tickets
are 81 so per couple including supper.
Music by Brainard & Coulter's orchestra.
Dance and supper under the manage
ment of J. G.. Field.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-23

D. F. King returned this week from
White Earth, where he has been build
ing new school house near NJ. S. Will
liams' place.
Special attention is called to the ad-
yert;sement Of the new blacksmithshop
of Messers Irons & Hyde, who are
making specially of horseshoeing.
You will find the ad. on fourth page
and you will also find these gentlemen
tirst-class workmen. o..
P.J. O'Neill and family left last Sat-
urday night for Browns Valley, Mimi,
where he has accepted position sim.
liar to the one he recently resigned
here. Mr.. O'Nell made many friends
during his stay at Williston, and we are
sorry to lose him, but what is our loss Is
Browns Valley gain.
Chicago. Dec. 17.-All the women
clerks and the stenographers of the
Chicago & Northwestern railway, who
have been in the employ of the com.
pany for at least two years, are to be
discharged Jan. l. The vacancies will
be filled by men. The rule applies to
every Office on. the Northwestern sys-
tenn.
Fargo Forum: In the long drawn out
case of Kuhnert VS.. Angel, brought for
damages caused by wire fence emitting
horse, the supreme court has rendered
decision in favor Of the defendant,
Mr.. Angel, holding that he as agent
fence and that was thel extent of his
liability.
F. A. Eaton, coroner of Billings
county, and J. S. Snider, deputy sheriff
came over from Medora last week and
held an inquest over the body Of WIN.
Barrett, killed by John Trusty. The
verdict Of the coroners jury held Trusty
for the crime, and he was accordingly y
taken to Billings county for his prelimi-
nary examination.
l wish to inform my friends and the
public that / have reopened my shoe
shop on Main ST. at the sign of the Big
Boot and l am ready to do all kinds of
boot and shoe work with the best oak
sole leather and French calf. First.
class workmanship for durability and
fit. Thanking all for past favors and
soliciting your future patronage. All
orders will receive my undivided atten.
ton at the sign of the Big Boot. See ad
l remain, Yours Truly,
N. T., PRUDHoMME.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-23

M. G. Markell has just established
himself in the Photographic business in
the Joe Brown building, south of
Hedderich Bros. & Co. s Bi Store. Mr..
Markell intends making 'Nilliston his
permanent abiding place TO-. the future,
and therefore feels proud that he can
guarantee all his work. A glance ut the
pictures he has on exhibition as samples
cannot fail to convince you that he ls a
tirst-class artist, and in every way
worthy of your patronage.
All lovers Of Terpsichorean pleasures
should not forget to attend the grand
Christmas ball to be given at Odd Fell
lows, hall next Friday night, Dec. 80 I.
The best of music has been engaged, and
general good time is promised. Tickets
to the dance, $l.00. Supper will be
served in the lower hall, at an extra
charge
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-23
AUGUST FLOWER.

"1t is surprising fact" says Prof.
Houton, "that in my travels in ALI psrts
of the world, for the last ten years.
have met more people having used
Green's August flower than any othsp
remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged liver
and stomach, and for constipation. 7
find for tourists and salesmen, or for
persons filling office positions, where
headaches and general bad feelings
from irregular habits exits, that Green's
August flower is a grand remedy. Il
does not injure the system by frequent
use, and is excellent for sour stomaclls
and indigestion" Sample bottle free
ut Bruegger Mercantile Co. Sold by
dealers in all civilized countries.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-23
Price, % per- Year

The inauguration ball arranged for at
the opening Of Hedderich Bros. & Co.'s
branch store at Culbertson last Friday
night, was postponed on account Of the
death of Clint. Heddericb.
Doc. Zahl came in yesterday from bis
Little Muddy ranch, 80 miles north OF
town, and reports stock on the ranch
doing finely. They haye met with no
losses except FIVE or six head of young /.
stock with black-leg, but he considers
the danger from that source has already
passed.
c. A. Wittmeier departed Wednesday
evening for Dayton, Ohio, where some
very important events are likely 70
transpire upon his arrival at his destina-
ton in the Buckeye State. Mr.. Witt
meier expects to be gone abouts week.
but will probably return in time to eat
his New Year's dinner at his own resi-,
dence, at his own table. cooked BY his
wife. In other words, it is very gener-
ally understood that Carl will bring back
with him brde-fresh and blooming
as peach blossom in May. The Graphic
will give the balance of the chapter up
on Mr.. WIS return.
The talent of the Methodist church
have prepared an unusually interesting
program for Christmas day, at II a. M,
and also at s p. m. Mr.. Smith, the
pastor, has now warm place in the
hearts Of his congregation by his elo-
quent appeals, and his Christmas SER
mons will undoubtedly be good. The
choir under the management of Prof.
Waldron will render several pieces Of
surprising beauty, and with solos by
different members Of the choir. especially
the one by Mr.. Cooper, and several
choruses by the children, the music
having been presented by Mrs. G. M.
Hedderich. We hope to present most
beautiful Christmas service. All are
cordially invited to attend.
Sam. Payne and Ben Holland were
arrested in this city last week on war
rant sworn out by Chas. Bald win, charg.
ing them with horse stealing. The case
came up Monday morning before Justice
Bruegger for preliminary hearing, and
on motion OF the states attorney the
charge against Holland was dismissed 90
that Holland could be used as witness
against Payne. The testimony of Tom
Evans, Sanders Barstad, Joe Higgins,
Alex McAskill, Holland and Payne was
taken that day, but for the want OF other
witnesses the case was continued until
Wednesday morning. Mrs. Jos. Hsrk.
ness was the only additional sitness. who
appeared at the resumption OF the cass.
but her testimony was immateriaI. Tho
evidence disclosed the fact that Ben Hol-
land was really the man who stole the
horse, but that the defendant Payne was
priyy to the fact and an accomplice. Up-
on the evidence brought out at the hear
ing, the justice bound the defendant,
Payne, over to the district court in tile
sum OF $500, and held the. witness Hol-
and in the sum Of 5000 for his appear.
ance at the next term of court.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-23

Sack Suits.
The popular sacks-in the popular
materials-in C'assimere, Cheviots and
Worsteds. IfyC(,u are looking for some
thing particularly dressy, and yet at a
moderate price, you'll be interested
here. Patterns to suit all tastes
tailored to suit the most particular,
ranging in prices from $5. SO, 81. 90,
$9.o 90, $1,000, $11.5o, $1,000
and $3.50.
The fall and wint er styles, are ready.
Prices are reasonab i!e-styles are super
ior. We have them in the right mater
ials-coverts, kerseyIs, beavers, meltons.
and from the lowest prices up to the
most fashionable, we pledge you saw
ing on the prices, IL you buy here.
A good Brown NChinchiIla Ulster,
nicely trimmed, high standard make,
good enough for anybol ldy, $500.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-23
LOCAL ROUNDUP.

VIM. Anderson was up. from Hofflund
last Saturday.
A Chicago firm is talking of establish
ing clothing factory at Fargo.
Over sixteen hundred children are
enrolled in the Grand Forks city schools.
London, ;Dec. l7.-BaronssFerdinand
James De Rothschild, NJ. P, is dead.
Services in the Congregational Church
next Sunday at II a. M. and p. m.
Sunday School at 2:30. Y. P. S. G. p.
at I p. m.
Cole, the negro who murdered the
Ford girl at Bismarck two weeks ago,
has been sentenced to be hanged on
March oath. ..
Jacob Seel and Fred Feigly were
down from Buford last Monday on busi-
ness, and reports everything o. K. on
the reservation.
Carl Kemna was up at Culbertson
again last week, and comes back more
favorabIy impressed than ever with
the outlook of that embryo city.
Albert Keller is the name Of a new
conner who has taken up claim three
miles north of Williston, and about one
mile south of Lem Heen's place.
A sample of chinook weather changed
the monotony of the season few days
this week, but we have no hopes of its
continuance for any length of time.
Parties having wolf. bounty certificates
for sale, or any furs, deer pelts, ETC.,
will find cash customer by calling on
A. E. Maderson, city marshal Of Willis
ton. 22tf
A bran new baby girl made her ap-
pearance in the household Of c. E.
Astrope last Monday morning, and
there is great rejoicing in that section
of the town.
The remains of VIM. Barrett, the man
who was shot and killed by John Trusty
last week, was buried in the cemetery
at this place by order of the coroner Of
Billings county.
Ed. Laberge, who bought out Smith
& Lucas restaurant last week, reports
business unusually good for this time Of
year. He served dinner last Sunday to
over 100 persons.
D. C. Anderson, Of Fargo, N. D.,
representing Geo. D. Barnard & Co.,
the St. Louis blank book makers and
photographers, was in the city this week
soliciting orders; for goods in his line.
Billy Roehr has embarked...in new
field of fabor-he has accepted posi-
ton as clerk in Hedderich Bros. & Co.'s
Big Store, and he takes to the work as
though he had 'been there" before.
Mrs. Pace has opened bakery in the
addition to her place south Of Hedder-
ich Bros & Co.'s Big Store, where she
is prepared to furnish to the hungry
multitudes choice bread, pies, cakes, etc.
Hilmer Wiggenhorn, who is clerking
in the Bruegger Mercantile Co.'s store
at this place. left Yesterday for his home
III La Cross, WIS, where he goes to
spend Christmas with his parents
and many friends.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-23
By the Ball Brand KNIT BOOTS,

A Dark Blue Irish Frieze Ulster, fan
ciest style and make, must be seen to
be appreciated, $1,000.
A Brown mixed Irish Frieze, second
to none, $11.6O.
Mems Overcoats at "a. SO to $1,000.
Every garment showsgreat value at the
price.
Boys and Children's Oyercoats are
within the reach Of all,
Our line Of Duck Ce1ts and Overcoats
cannot-be beat .S-4a >ssss,4- W ss,,4-r.-
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-23

the hero Of Santiago, in order to call your atten-
tion to our fine Clothing. Steer clear of low
prices in clothing if that is all it has to recon-
mend it. Insist upon reliable making-honest
material-pr0per fitting qualities. Don't buy
unless they are that way. We keep'on the safe
side by buying from houses that have a record
for honest goods. We never take chances,
hence low price here never means inferiority.
It's always the; bestGfor the money that it's
possible to secure,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-23
If It Doesn't Fit,

If It Doesn't Fit,
There's no risk on your part-for back
it goes to the tailoring house of NJ. Born
and Co.. Chicago. A clever feature of
this we'll known tailoring is the assur-
ance they give their patrons of most
satisfactory purchasing. They prefer
that suit should be returned, if it is
not right in every way-they want every
customer so we'll fitted and pleased that
the fact only still further advertises
their matchless tailoring. Prices. are
the easy to pay kind.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-23
PROGRAMME.
Christmas Entertainm ent, Dec, "a,
1898, at I. o. o. F. Hall.

0SOs
1898, at I. o. o. F. Hall.
Instrumental Music, ,....... Stolen Kisses
Mr.. and Mrs. Br anard.
Chorus ........................... ......Great Joy
School Childr en-.
Prayer.... ....""..............I.e rev. Hjetland
Song. ...... Christmas
Verna Sharp, Lourissa Be III, Elsie Field.
Recitation........S Santa Claus on the Train
Oracle Nelsoil.
Anthem...................The King of Glory
nj. +. Choir.
Address............................... Rev. Smith
Chorus. Welcome B eautiful Day
School Childreil.
Recitation.....................Th Dead Dollie
Verna Sharp.
Duet........". .Beautli Ill Moonlight
Mesdalnes Van Dyke al ID Bryant.
Recitation ......Lady Year dley's Guest
Thura Truax.
Solo & Chorus, What Saw Il le She epherds
School ChildreIl.
Recitation.................".AI 'oy's Pockets
Harry WoodIey.
Song. ....:...".....".:......l lriss Kringle
Primary Pupils.
Dialogue. Christmas Happenings
Lewis Mayo, Raymond Foss Santa Claus
Chorus.......".....R Ring, Bins. The Bells
School Children.
Distribution of Presents b Santa and
his crew.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-23

A Brick Cottage
And 50-foot lot, on Main street,
Willlston, N. d., to be given away. For
particulars inquire at our store.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-23
Most poor digestions
badly need such good

tea baking powder
coffee favoring extracts
soda and spices
as Sch1z2izg' Best. +,
For sale by
Hedderich Bros. & Company.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-23

Per Doz. Per Can
Apples
Erie Brand Soc
Beans
French Kidney, 12!c
Leopard Brand, Boston
Baked, 12!c
Lewis Brand, Boston
Baked, - loc
Heintz Brand, Baked,
with Tomato Sauce,
small cans, 10c
Large cans, 1Sc
NJ. e Brand, Lima, 81 -1 11e I
Leopard Brand, :" l24c
Wagner Brand, Wax, $l.05 l0c
Leopard Brand, Wax, - l24c
Corn ..a .. .-..
Fariballt Brand, .95c Sc
Davenport Brand, $l.O5 10c
Leopard 6 l24c
Honey Drop Sc - l5c
Peas
NJ. & C. Brand,
Early June, rs Osc
Leopard Brand,
Early June, - 15c
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-06-03
Effects of Imagination.

Some years ago a number OF students
in Europe were concerned in a charge
which demonstrated the powerful effects
of imagination. In a frolic they donned
DISCUSSES and arrested another student,
whom they tried in a Electrically ar
ranged and dimly lighted chamber and
condemned to death. For several hours
they kept their horror stricken victim
in a darkened room, and having inform
ed him that he was to be beheaded band
aged his eyes and led him to another
apartment.
A crowd was assembled, but restrain,
ed their mirth as the victim of the
practical joke was forced to kneel down
and placed his neck across the spindle
of a three legged stool. They prepared
for a great outburst Of laughter as the
neck of the poor young fellow was
touched with a slender cane, but instead
had to shed tears Of regret for the &C
ton, as Immediately upon being touch.
ed with the can the young man fell
dead.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-06-03

nessee was also an unknown quantity.
Farragut's flagship a a wooden one,
but he had some monitors in the line.
While steaming past the Confederate
forts his ships answered their fire, but
did not stop to attempt their reduction.
The first thing was to put the ram Ten
nessee out Of the fight. That would dis
arm the Confederate navy. In attempt
ing to close with the ram the monitor
Tecumseh ran across the torpedo line
and was destroyed. Then the cry was
passed down the row Of ships, LOOK
III for torpedoes!' Farragut urged his
ships onward and in order to show his
contempt for the Internal machines took
the lead with his flagship.
Dewey had warning at Manila Of
submarine mines, for two exploded ahead
Of his own ship, yet his vessels ran on
past the forts at the harbor entrance
and disposed of the fleet. That was the
first element to be reckoned with, as it
had been with Farragut at Mobile. The
destruction Of the ram Tennessee, which
was accomplished after a hard battle, left
Farraout master Of Mobile bay, and the
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-06-03
A Scene of Terror In India.

A Bengal postoffice superintendent
has received from one Of his Babu iii
spectors this report of al accident at Il
river which had to be forded owing tC
the breakdown Of a bridge:
LAS l was to pass the river or water
through my cart for absence of any
boat some alligators ran on my oxen
hence the oxen getting fear forcibly took
away my car in all abyss below the
water of 10 feet which the cartman
failed to obstruct. The ken forcibly
left the cart and fed to the other side
Of the river by swimming. l myself be,
ing inside the matscreen of my cart
the whole cart fell down in the abyss, ]
used to CRY loudly at the time. The cart
with myself was drowned in the mean.
time the Overseer Babu Mehendra Natl1
Chose and my cook jumped on the We,
ter and took my cart in a place where
AZ water then l myself jumped on the
water and saved my life. The alligators
getting fear from the cart fled to the
roadside and no one we came to the
road they jumped on the water. Had
been under sutfocation for three minutes
more then there was NJ hope Of my life
X The nearest residents told there
after that some men died this year il
the abyss by the attack Of the alligators
I am much unwell the voice of my
speech is fallen low and out of orde1
from the s~uffocation. "-London Stand
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-06-03
Village of Fishermen,

A village inhabited by from 100 TO
$50 individuals, all of one' name, and
all following the calling Of fishermen,
is indeed unique. Such, however, is a
very pretty little place named Bucks,
situated about eight miles from Bide-
ford and three from Clovelly, on the
north coast OF Devon. 1t nestles in a
beautiful fir wooded dale, the hills on
each side Of the valley rising up 200
feet.
The name of the large family which
inhabits this village is Braund. The
men are a fine set, of dark complexion,
the result, it is supposed, Of their Span
ish descent, a g~alleon, it being thought,
having been wrecked there ia the ar
NADIA period. An old mar of the name
of James Braund, who was practically
the father Of the tribe, recently died at
the age Of 89.-London Fish Dealers
Gazette,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-06-03
Bill Was Fooled.

:Seen anything of a Teller round
here with red whiskers an a squint?''
queried Bill Sykes of Newberg, as he
adjusted his red comforter and blew a
blast from his bibulous nose
preparatory to taking a little stimulant,
"'cause if you have I've got business
with him. He come to my house yes
terday, an after talking around a spell
an telling Hammer he thought she was
my darter an making a fool Of her he
said he would have to inspect the well.
Sent out by the state, you know.
well, l got a pailful Of water, an
he poured some in a sasser and looked
at it through a mikyscope. Then l look
ed at it, an say, ~fellers, that water was
full of alligators a foot long-microbes
he called 'em. The upshot was I bought
the mikyscope and some stuff to put in
the we'll to kill the animals, an l Paid
him $40, but twas partly Hammers
fault"
Here Bill looked around defiantly and
continued: ''That stuff was salt an wa
ter an there want no bugs. They were
painted on the glass to the mikyscope. y
And with a rather derogatory remark
about the honesty of man generally Bill
left in quest Of the man with the squint.
-Dowagiac Republican.