Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-03-20
LOCAL ROUNDUP.

Have you seen the caps Hedderich
Bros. & e }. are giving away?
Frank F. Davis was over from the
south side this week and made final
proof on his homestead.
It would be a very nice thing il some
one would bring into town few more
loads of coal. We have heard several
people inquiring for that article.
Prince Henry wears one of those
"Lion" Hats. You can get them at
BrueRger's.
Octave Paillefer is now the absolute
owner Of l6O acres OF Uncle Sans do
main. He made final proof on his home
stead last Monday, before Louis Schier-
beck, clerk of the district court
Rev. T. A. TAYLOR, who has been Off
ciating as pastor of the Congregational
church of this city for several weeks
past, has received an unanimous call for
one year from the members of that or
ganization.
Miss Kathleen Mercer has been snow
bound in Williston for the past five
days. She left Buford with the intention
of visiting Minot. but was caught in the
blizzard, and had to remain here ever
since. She will probably return home
to day.
Nicholas Bruegeer, who has been run
ming the pumping outfit Of the Great
Northern railroad at Havre, Mont. for
some months past, came down on Mon
day nights train to spend vacation
with his family here. Uncle Mic. is LAID
of with crippled hand, and is now un-
der Dr.. BeIyea's treatment.
There have been more strangers upon
the streets Of Williston during the past
week than there have ever before been
eeen in the same length of time since
the organization of the town. 1t is very
easily accounted for. The blockade has
caused several trains to dump their bu
man freight within the limits Of our lit
tie city, and we are glad of it. We feel
proud to have them admire the healthy
growth of the town. and feast their eyes
upon our fine brick buildings.
Now is the time to contract for your
summer supply of ice. John Heffernan
will furnish you with the purest and
cIeanest ice in the city. marriott
The lady members ofthe Royal Neigh
bors lodge are making elaborate prepa-
rations for grand Easter dance to come
off at the Opera House on Monday even
ing. March 3lst. Invitatid dns haye been
printed and sent out to aIlarge number
of people. whom the ladies hope to see
present on that occasion. Delicious re-
freshments will be served, and all it will
cost you. including your Sunday and
weekday girls, if YOU have any, will be
Just ONE DOLLAR. Remember. that
one dollar pays for your dance and sup
per, The Williston Orchestra will fur
nish the music, and one long continued
round of pleasure is promised to you all.
Just pay visit to my store,
Yourself and John McNsb,
And hear me sing the wedding song
OF the Lobster and the Crab.
F. J. DAWES & Co.
The terrible storm Of last Saturday and
Sunday caused inmen nse loss among the
cattlemen of this section of the country
If all the reports are true which have
come to us regarding the death Of cattle.
It is said that Mr.. G. NJ. Hedderich lost
400 head of yearlirgs at the old Foss
ranch, which, the man in charge claims,
broke out Of the corrall and stampeded In
the direction of the Little Muddy, where
they broke through and perished. These
yesrlings were all high grade stock, large
in siz.. and in good condition, and their
destruction entails a loss upon Mr.. He'd.
derich amounting to over $4,000. 1t is
also reported that Mr.. Frank Siewer'
lost about Is head of sheep during the
same time 1t Is probable ti,st many
other losses will be reported later, az
but lev of our stockmen were expecting
eucl, a furlous storm at this time. The
fact is, this portion of North Dakota has
not neen visited with any very serious
storm and blizzard for about ten years.
aud uur stockmen, beiieying this section
Of the country outside the storm belt,
have been less vigilant than they sould
have been had storms It severe nature
pssssiIs,i heretofore il this region.