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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-02-24
Organization Certificate
Williams County Stats Bank.

TNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,
lAThat we, whose names are hereunto sub
scribed. have this day united ourselves together
to form an association for carrying OIL the bust
ness of banking, under the laws Of the State of
North Oak ota. and have adopted aud executed
articles of association in duplicate for that pur-
articles to the Secretary Of State Of North d.
kota; that we do hereby, under our hands,
make and file the following As our Certificate of
Organizations:
The name of said corporation is WILLIAMS
COUNTY STATE BANK.
SECOND
The place where the business of discount and
deposit is to I've carried OH is the town Of Will
'liston. in Williams county North Dakota.
THIRD.
The amount of the capital stock, and the
are: Five, Thousand dollars, divided in fifty
shares of one. hGrdred dollars each.
FOURTH.
The names and places of residence of the
shareholders and the number of shares held by
each OF them are as follows:
Name. Residence, Shares
T. L. Beiseker.. Fessenden, N. D.........2O
C. II. Davidson, Jr. Darlington, N. D............2O
6. II. Duvidson..".. Darlington, N -D...........lU
FIFTH.
The period at which this corporation shall
January, 1899, and it shall terminate the second
In witress whereof We have hereunto set our
hands and seals, each for himself, this Goth
day of December A. u. 1885,
4. j.. BEISEkER. [sEAL]
G. II. DAVIDSON, Jr. fsEAL]
C. II. DAVIDSON. SEAL
State of North Dakota,
County of Foster. IS.
On this Goth day of December, 1898, before me
personally appeared T. l.. Beiseker. C.. H. David
son, Jr.. and {. II. Davidson, known to me to be
the persons who are descl ibed in, and who
excel ted the foregoing certificate of organiza.
ton, and they and each of them acknowledge
to me they executed the same.
A. l. HEGGE,
Notary Public, Foster Co., n. D
Office of Register of Deeds, J
State of North Dakota, Iss
County of Williams,
her. by certify that the within instrument
was filed in this office for record on the 2stl
day of December, A. d., 1898. at o'clock p. IN
and was duly recorded in Book A, Miscellane
Gus Records, Page 126
H. f. FIELD,
TsEALl Register Of Deeds
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A Library IN Two Books

1t has been said that the Bible and
Webster's International Dictionary
constitute good LIBRARY; and while this
seems to be strong statement it il in
great degree true, for these two books
constitute score OF knowledge that no
single intellect can exhaust in lifetime,
and fountain head from which all can
drink and daily grow wiser and better.
At any rate these books form the best
foundation for every library, and in
reading, as in building, good founda-
ton il essential. They are also authori-
tative guides, each in It's sphere, the
one, that the heart and life may not
offend against god, and the other, that
the tongue and pen may not offend
against man.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-02-24

An accurate and superior Book of Reference
that tells you all you want to know. There will
not be a useless page in it. Practical Eciuca-
tor and Hand Book of Encyclopaedia informa-
ton on subjects Statistical official, Historical.
Political, and Agricultural; likewise a Book of
Religious Fact. and general Practical Directions
on everyday affairs of Office, Home and Farm.
A complete record of the War with Spain, late
elections, sporting, and all other happenings of
1893
A COPY of this book will be sent to ALL SUB
SCRIBING IMMEDIATELY. The book will
be publ he'd about December 25. 1898, it being
impossible to get it out earlier on account of
getting compleat records of 1898 events. The
book will BE- sent to all taking advantage of this
offer, as soon after above date as possible
The very best record book of Michigan pub
lished: has large cOlored map Of the State,
complete list of members of the Legislature
boards. commissions etc. In fact it is full Of
valuable information.
Do not delay. but take advantage of this lib
eral Offer which we make for limited time
only, by special arrangements with the pub
fishers. Remember, We send both papers full
year and the book for only 81 30.
Address, r. II. COPELAND.
WilliSIer n. ID.
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Sealed Proposals Wanted
FOR THE PURCHASE OF
Willsston Special School. Dis
trict Bonds.

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals
for the purchase OF Williston Special School
District bonds, the proceeds of whichate to be
used for the construction of a new school build
ing in the Town of Williston, in Williams
Comfy, will be resolved by the clerk OF the
Board Of Educational his office in the Town OF
Williston. County of Williams, North Dakota,
until O'Clock D.. m. Of March Il, 1899, as
follows:
Il The amount of bonds to- be. Ten, Thousand
Dollars $4,000, and are to- be issued in the de-
nominations Of One Thousand Dollars $1,000
each, and to run for period Of twenty years,
and to draw interest at the rate of six per cent
per annum, to be paid semi-annually.
The Board of Education reserve the right
to reject any or all proposals.
Williston, n D., Feb-2l, 1899,
BY order Of the Board.
R. II. COPELAND,
feb24w2 Clerk of Board Of Education.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-02-24

For Saddles and Cowboy Outfits
call ut I. C. Stewards Harness Shop. I
have now a full line of Fnrstnow &
Coegshall's celebrated Stock Saddles;
also Harness of all descriptions. Prices
reasonable. Call and see me.
l. C. STEWART,
Williston, n. D.
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No Cancer in Tomatoes.

DR.. Andrew Wilson, of London,
writes thus: II have received several
letters of late reiterating a question
I might well be tired of answering:
DO tomatoes cause cancer" But for
the fact that one takes pleasure in
stamping ones foot on misleading
statement calculated to prejudice peo-
pie against vegetable food which is
entirely healthful and safe, I should
grow weary of assuring that not jot
or little of proof has ever been Of
fered in support Of the outrageous
statement noted above. One might as
we'll. allege that cabbage causes can
Ger, for there would be no more proof
to be had concerning the tomato
myth."-Chicago Chronicle.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-02-24

THE TWICE-A- WEEK DETROIT FREE PRESS
needs no introduction Its many special ar
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something real good take advantage of this COM
bination offer.
Remember, that by taking advantage of this
combination, you get 50 copies Of the GRAPHIC
and lO4 copies Of THE FREE PRESS, l56 papers
tor only $3.50.
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Personal Property Taxes

Tteasurer's Office, County of Williams,
State of Noath Dakota.
Notice is hereby given that the per-
sonal property taxes for the year 1898
will become delinquent on March /,
1899, and a penalty Of FIVE per cent. will
then attach to said unpaid taxes. On
or before April Is, 1899, they, will be de-
liyered to the sheriff of said county for
collection, under the provisions Of Sec
ton 60, chapter, III, session laws of
1897. JOHN HEFrERNAN,
Treasurer Williams County.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-02-24
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
Certificate of Corporate Existence.

"IHEREAS, T. l.. Beiseker, c. Fl. Davidson. Jr.
w and C. II. Davidson, have filed in this Office
a cokv of their Articles of Association and an
Organization Certificate, las provided in Sections
1926. 1927 and 322S, Chapter 20 of the Revised
Codes of 1895, said Chapter being the law gov
erning the organization and management of
state banks setting forth all the facts regui ed
10 be stated in said sessions, and have in all
respects complied with the requirements of the
law governing the organization of state banksa as
contained in the chapter herein5efore referred
to:
Now, Therefore, 1, Fred Falley, Secretary of
State of the ,tAte of North Dakota, in virtue
and by Authority of law, do hereby certify
that said PARTIES their associates and successors
have become a body polite and corporate,
under the corporate lame of
WILLIAMS COUNTY STATE BANK,
and by that name are hereby auth orized to
commence the business Of banking; to adopt
and use a corporate SEAL to sue and be sued;
purchase hold and convey real and personal
property, as provided by said chapter, to have
succession for Period OF sWenty- five years, to
make contracts and to have and enjoy all the
rights and privileges grarsed to state banks
under the laws of this state, subject to their
al tic!es of Incorporation. and all legal restric-
lions and liabilities in relation thereto.
In testimony whereof. have hereunto set nv
hand and affixed the great seal of the State of
North Dakota. at Bismarck, This thirtieth day
Of December, a. D. 1895.
FRED 'FALIEY,
isEALI seCretary.o OF State
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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-02-24
A Water Color.

Showman-This, ladies and gentle
men, is the most realistic picture of
the Spanish navy extant.
Uncle Reuben-Why, that looks like
like
Like blue water, sir"
''Well, where's the Spanish navy?"
"Under the water, sir. Please step
aside and let the rest of the crowd
ee."-JudSe.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-02-24
Sealed Proposals Wanted.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals for the construction Of a school
house to be built in Grlnnell School
District No. 4. in Williams County, North
Dakota, situated on southwest quarter
of the northwest quarter Of section ~,
township 154, range So, will be received
at the office Of the clerk OF said Grlnnell
School District up to March 18Th, 1899,
at y O'Clock noon. Said school house to
be frame, 1926 feet in dimensions, and
10 feet to ceiling Specifications on file
in the District Clerks office. School
honse to be completed on or before the
first day of June, 1899. The board re-
serves the right to reject any or al bids.
j. q. LITrLErIELn,
District Clerk.
Ho1flund, N. d., Feb. 1st, 1898.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-02-24
Williams County Court--In Probate.
STATE oF::NoRTH'DAKoTA g.

"
In the matter of the last will and testament
ofClinton J: G. Hedderich, deceased.
WHEREAS an instrument in writing, purport-
ing to be the last will and testament of Clinton
J. C. Hedderich, deceased, late Of said county,
has been flied in this Office. and
WHEREAS, petition has been made by Gus NJ
Hedderich, praying that the same be proven and
admitted to probate according to the laws of
this state, and that letters testamentary be
granted thereon according to law,
IT IS ORDERED that said petit ion be heard
before me at my office in the town of Williston,
on the 18th day of March, 1899, at o'clock A. NJ.
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that notice of
the time and place appointed for hearing said
petition be given to. all persons interested, by
publishing copy OF TINS ORDER TOR three weeks
newspaper, printed in said county previous to
said hearing.
Dated. February 18th, 1899.
BY the Court,
JAMES W. TRUAX,
Judge OF County Court.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-02-24
FOR SALE,

Sealed proposals for the purchase of the two
room school building now used by the Williston
Special School District, will be received by the
Clerk of the Board of Education at his office in
the Town OF Williston N. D, until o'clock p.
m, of March IA, $780,. The purchaser to give
bonds that he will move the building from the
school grounds bv May Goth, 1899. The Board
reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
BY order of the. Board.
K. H. COPELAND,
Clerk of Board of Education.
Wiiliston, N. D.. Feb. q. 1899.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-02-24
Sealed Proposals Wanted
FOR TIE PURCHASE OF
Williams Co. Bonds.

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals
for the purchase Of Williams County bonds for
the construction of courthouse and Jail in the
Town of Williston, in said county, will be re-
ceived by the County Auditor at his office in
the Town of Willston, County of Williams.
North Dakota, until O'Clock p. N. of March 6,
1899, as follows:
The amount Of bonds to be Ten Thousand
Dollars $4,000, and are to be issued in the de-
nominations of Five Hundred Dollars $500
EACH and to run for period Of twenty years,
and to draw interest at the rate Of six per cent
per annum, to be paid semi-Gnnually.
The County Commissioners reserve the right
to rejsct any or all proposals.
Will:ston, N. D., Jan. II, 1899.
By order of the Board
II. RoEHR, County Auditor.
jan20W4 By C. A. BRYANT, Deputy.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-02-24
Notice of Final Proof.

Land Office at Minot, N. D., Feb. 81, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
that said proof will be made before j. ".
Truax, judge of the county court Of Williams
county, N. D., at Williston, N. D., on April
1st, 1899, viz:
BENJAMIN l.. IIARDAWAY,
II. E. No. $50, for the els swA, nwH seH and
swI neA OF Section -, Township 1856 Range 100
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land, viz:
Edwin c. Palmer, Jesse Hill, Gustave 3,
Metzger, Jah Sunderland. all of Wlllston, n. D.
feb24 THOMAS E. DISCARD, Register
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-26

One million bushels of grain was
shipped from Newport News last week
The steamship FL Gid will probably
be launched at Newport News Octo-
Der z
The Republicans Of Nebraska met in
convention at Omaha last week and
nominated a State ticket
The Grand Army Of the Republic, Of
Chicago, has offered to get for the new
postoffice at that place cornerstone
prepared by union labor.
The Democratic State convention OF
Massachusetts met at Boston last week
aud elected delegates to the presidential
nominating convention in 1900.
The Dewey home fund committee has
received $27, O65 in subscriptions, to
purchase a house In Washington for the
Admiral An appeal has been issued
for contributions to the fund.
Admiral Dewey will be invited to at
tend the launching of the torpedo boat
Shubrick at Richmond, Va. the latter
part of October. Those interested in
arrangements for the launching hope
that General Fitz Lee may be induced
to participate in the ceremonies. The
plan is for him to head the line OF pa
rade, il he will.
Mrs Viola Hughes, W ife of James
B Hughes. the Henrico farmer, who it
viii be remembered short time since
shot his wife and one Dempsey. and
who gave himself up to the sheriff OF
the comfy, has forgiven his wife and
will take her back home. He orders the
divorce suit to be dismissed. which
will be done at the next term OF the
Henrico circuit court. which meets In
October.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-26
Abducted Her Child.

Norfolk, Va, September "a Mrs.
Hortense Hitchings was arrested last
night for kidnapping her own child
The child was returned to its father
Mr.. Richard Hitchings 1t appears
that some time ago the domestic trou'
bles Of the Hitchings family eliminated
in divorce. by the terms Of which the
father was to retain the child in his
custody; but the mother, the court de-
creed, should be permitted TO see the
little one three times each week. 1t
seems that for some time past the father
has feared that Mrs. Hitchings would
attempt to kidnap the child, and had
therefore, kept it within-doors until
Friday last, when it was sent, with
several other children, in the care OF
colored nurse, TO view the
circus parade. Mrs. Hitchings, passing
the nurse and her charges, it is alleged,
took her child and calmly carried IL
away. As soon as Mr.. Hitchings learn
ed of the aft air he took steps to recover
the child. Failing in this, he swore
out warrant for the arrest Of its
mother. She was recognized for her
appearance in the police court tomor.
row.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-26
STAFFORD.
Correspondence of The Free Lance. }

Correspondence of The Free Lance
Stafford O. H., Va Sept 20, 1899.
The second quarterly meeting Of the
NJ. 4 Church South was held at Ebe-
nezer Church Saturday, Rev. DR. Boyd,
presiding elder, presiding; preaching
ut / / o. m and p. m. Services were
held Sunday also at same hours There
was large attendance Sunday morn
ing.
Services were held at Aqua Church
Sunday by Rev. Mr. Gibbon. the rec
tor
MIR. Jno. r. McGregor is still very
low. All Of his children are at his bed
side.
Mr.. ]. W. Hanes is still seriously
sick, but was moved yesterday to
hospital in Washington, ID. o
Mr.. Jas Woodland has returned from
Washington, d. O., somewhat i'm
proved in health, but his eye trouble
still continues.
Mr.. d. Mercer Waller, of Oulpeper
county spent the night here Saturday
with friends
Mrs. Mary Brandenberry. of Wash
ington. d. O., has been visiting the
family of Mrs. Molly Burton.
Miss Bette Segar, who has been
spending the summer at Mr.. Jas. Wood
ards, returned TO her home in Wash
iugton, d O., Saturday.
Mrs. Lewis Knight, the aged mother
Of Capt Wesley Knight and Uriah
knight, Esq, is seriously i'll at her
home near here.
Mr. Il. f. Bradford. the enterprising
manufacturer Of lumber above Onville,
with Mrs. Bradford and one OF his
children. are reported seriously i'll with
fever aud are being attended by Dr. Ii
Stone
d. W. Coakley. Esq and II. NJ Toll
son, Esq commissioners of revenue,
were visitors at the court house this
week ON official business.
One Of our enterprising merchants
here has advertised for 1900 young
ladies. 1t is supposed he has entered
into matrimonial trust. or patterned
after Brigham Young, and desires TO
establish Mormon colony. something
he can t do, as long as there is bad
egg in Stafford
Scribbler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-26
The Dewey Celebration.
Tho ph;ladelnhia Rnlletin saws

Inc 10llhutlpula DuiAOtih ooJos
Infelicities multiply in the path Of
the managers of the Dewey demonstra-
ton in New York. The Navy Depart
ment Is made uneasy by the fact that
Admiral Howison. who is Sampson 8
senior officer, and therefore entitled to
take command Of the North Atlantic
Squadron, when he arrives on the
scene, has started in hot haste from
Barbados with his flagship. he Chi.
cago. 1t is quite possible that Howl
son will reach New York before Dewey
gets there, and if he does Sampson will
have to take second place in the greet
ing to the Manila victor. unless the
veteran on board the Chicago volun-
tarily su,renders the prer gatives OF his
rank.
Then there is the omnipresent Schley
problem The naval officials who had
arranged to keep Sampson at the front
are unp.essantly fiustered by the dis
coyery that the city OF New York has
invited Schley to ride in the parade,
and that the invitation has been ac-
cepted. 1t will not be surprising II the
cheers for schley are louder than those
for Sampson, aud only second to the
plaudits for Dewey himself
Sohley ia assigned TO ride in. the pro-
cession ahead Of Sampson
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-26
Arrangements Completed for the washing
ton Celebration.

Washington, Sept "a The Dewey
reception committees have practically
completed all their preparations for the
reception in Washington in honor OF
the Admiral on October and 3. The
following Senators will assist in the
presentation Of the sword voted TO the
Admiral by Congress; Messrs. Nc
Oomas. Butler, Chandler, Davis. FL
kins. Fairbanks, Foraker, Hale, Lind
say, McEnery, Mcmillan, Mallory
Martin, Penrose, Thurston, Tillman
and Harris.
OF the officers who took part with
the Admiral in the fight at Manila bay
the following are to be present to re-
ceiye him when the train arrives In
Washington Capt N. NJ. Dyer, Lieu
tenant Stokeley Morgan, Commander
Frederick Singer, Capt Frank Wildes
and Capt. E. p Wood.
The Governors who will come to
Washington are expected to arrive not
later than October l. although it is
possible some CT them will come here
from New York on the train that will
bring the great naval hero and the re.
ception committee from New York on
October 2. The Governors and their
stats will form in line for the parade
Immediately behind the carriages that
will contain Admiral Dewey and the
President. The hero OF Manila will
ride in an opsn carriage drawn by four
handsome horses, provided by Mrs
Washington Mclean, mother OF John
r. Mclean.
The Governors who have announced
their intention of participating in the
national demonstration are the follow
ing Llewellyn Powers and staff. OF
Maine; E. O. Smith and staff, of YER
mont; Samuel Wolcott and staff, OF
Massachusetts, J. Hoge Tyler and staff
Of Virginia; Frank w. Rollins and
staff, Of New Hampshire: Herber M.
Wells and staff, Of Utah; Asa s. Bush.
nell aud staff, of Ohio; Joseph d. Say
ers and staff, of Texas g. W. Akin
son and staff, of West Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-26
THE FAIR.
It Will be a Big Succe IS.

The large crowd Of peaple visiting
the Fair grounds Sunday evidenced the
interest that is being taken in the com
ing Fair. The entries in all depart
ments are very large. The ladies de-
partment has over fifteen hundred en-
tiles.
For the races there were twenty-foui
horses quartered at the track Sunday
and more arrived yesterday. @. IL
Hurkamp has Breakaway. Vanity Fair,
Hurry Up, and Ed Kearney; Duff
Green has Mamie Ordway; Thomas
Boulware, OF Caroline, 3 year old
Geo V. Moncure, of Stafford. Seatick
G. ]. Ingleking, Of Richmond, Grand.
ma and W. ]. Harding Alex Mcdaniel
of Richmond. Yellow Jacket. Band
Boy. Olissie r. Paul. Mr.. Rose and q
three year old; Will George, of Col
pepper. Alice NJ. and Tarta; John Nc
Lean, Of Fauquier. Orleans and Ele
CANT Frank TIllford. of Berreyville
Ida Woodland and Niger Boy
Thomas CLARK. of Stafford, Herald; r.
O. l.. Moncute Of Stafford, White Eyes
The lovers Of racing will enjoy good
sport.
An interesting and attractive feature
of the fair, will be the exhibition Of
skill displayed by Mr.. James E.
Rosetta in his feats of slack wire jug.
Cling, spinning, balancing, Playing
musical instruments and India clut
swinging. And Mr.. Eddie Ross in the
Giving suicide" in which he is sus
pended in mid air from two to five
minutes.
Many side shows are here. Thu
merry go around was put up yesterday
Prof. Celeste. his wife and dog. anC
the balloon will arrive on the early
train this morning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-26
In Memory Of Father o'Eane.

Alexandria, Va, Sept 24.-Several
hundred members Of st. Mary's Oatho-
lie Church, Of this city. made a pill
grimage to the grave OF their former
pastor, Rev Father O'Kane. whose re-
remains are inferred in st Thomas
Cemetery. at Chapel Point, Md. The
Gonzaga Cadet Band of Washington
accompanied the pilgrims After ar
irving at the grave special services. IN
which the pilgrims participated, were
conducted by Rev. II. j. Cutler. The
proceeds of the pilgrimage will be used
toward purchasing marble slab. to be
placed in st Mary's Church, to COM
memorate the memory Of Father
O'Kane, who was long pastor OF that
church.