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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-06-05
Fourth Of July celebration at

Fourth Of July celebration at
Williston.
Bud Jackson made q business trip to
this place rom Nesson Saturday.
Louis Forslund and c. O. Gordon of
Hoflund were visitors in this city Fri
day.
William E. Loughland of Nesson,
visited with friends in this city Saturday
and Sunday.
David Gamache was visitor in this
city from his south side ranch on Satur-
day and Sunday.
Oliver Hendrickson and wife made
Williston visit Saturday, drying up
from their Hofflund ranch.
Nels ]. Kamp drove up from his Hof-
lund ranch Friday. He reports every
thing in fourishing condition in his
locality.
Jack Hayes is assisting Manager Dow
of the Telephone Company in wiring
buildings preparatory to putting in
phones,
George Mckenzie. storekeeper for
the Great Northern Ry. Co. at this
place. made a business trip to Deyils
Lake Friday.
Jimmie Jackson, who has been on the
south side for short time, was in town
for couple of days before leaving for
bis home in Nesson.
Mrs. Charles Baldwin. and three
daughters, left yesterday morning for
Columbia Falls and Kalispell, where
they expect to visit for several weeks.
Mrs. E. r. Brownson left Williston
Tuesday evening for White Earth, where
she will be joined by Mr.. Brownson.
when they will visit Valley City and
attend the Commencement exercises at
that place.
FOR SALE-Pure bred Belgian hares,
For information and prices inquire of
GEORGE H. MCKAY, Nesson, N. D.
The Commencement Exercises of
Fargo College will take place Wednes.
day morning, June IS. Rev. W A.
Bartlett, d. D., of Chicago will deliver
the address. The Commencement Con.
cert will be given Wednesday evening
under the direction of Prof. Ira B.
Penniman. President Morley will
preach the Baccalaureate Sermon Sun.
day morning, June Is, and Rev. T. M.
Edmands of Wahpeton will deliyer the
address before the religious societies in
the evening. There are four to gradu.
ate from the College and nine from the
Preparatory Department.
FOR SALE-Several registered short.
horn bulls, 3 to years old, for sale on
easy terms. Inquire of H. A. Nelson
Hofflund, n. D.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-06-05
Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior United States Land
Office, MinOt. n. D. MAY It'll. 1872 -

Department of the Interior, United States Land
Office, Minot, N. D., May It'll. 1902.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this Office by Bennie Larson, contestant,
against homestead entry No. sos, made July
23rd, 1900, for the northwest quarter of section
8, township Isl, range 96, by Isaac H. Lewis
contestee in which it is alleged that said entry
man, Isaac II. Lewis, has wholly abandoned
said tract for a period of more than six months
last past. that he has never improved or Guilt
waited said land, nor ever established resi-
dence thereon; that the only improvements
thereon is a small uninha bitabIe log building
and that said alleged absence from the said
land was not due to his employment in the
army, navy or marine corps of the United
States as a private soldier, officer. seaman or
marine, during the war with Spain or during
any other war in which the United States NAV
be engaged, said parties are hereby notified to
;3@Hearr, respond and offer evidence touching
si allegation at 10 o'clock a. M on July End
,, before Louis Schierbeck, clerk of the dis
n. D.. and that final hearing will be held at 10
O'Clock a m. on July 9th, 1902. before the Regis
ter and Receiver at the United States Land
Office in Minot, North Dakota.
The said contestant having, in proper affi
davit, filed April 10Th, 1902 set forth facts
which show that after due diligence, personal
service of this notice not be made it is here
by ordered and directed that such notice be
given by due and proper publication
mays r. c. Sanborp, Register,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-06-05
Miss Kemna of Buford visited with
friends in this city on Friday.

Miss Kemna of Buford visited with
friends in this city on Friday.
"Doc." Blalock was in this city the
latter part of last week shaking hands
with his many friends here. The
Graphic office acknowledges the receipt
Of q pleasant call.
When you 60 to get shave
At "Curly's" barber shop,
Just quietly walk across the street
And into my store drop.
FL. DAVIES & Co..
State Superintendent of Schools J. M.
Devins and A. L. Hanscom, Receiver of
the Minot Land Office, were on the
south side of the Missouri for few days
this week, and left for their homes on
Tuesday evenings flyer.
FOR SALE.-The undersigned has for
sale some choice registered pigs, consist
ing of the Poland China and Berkshire,
crossed, and registered Poland China
breeds. Make your applications soon,
and give number wanted. Prices to suit
the times. Apply to, or address, Mrs. H.
j. MnRnL, Ridgelawn. Mont. oct1Otf
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-06-05
Proceedings Of the Board O
81 Town Trustees.

Williston, N. D., June 3rd, 1902. /.
Board met in regular session.
Present: Trustees Baldwin and Sharp.
Board called to order by President
Baldwin.
The monthly report of E. Leonhardy.
Justice of the Peace, was approved and
accepted and the following fees allowed:
John Pagan, marshal fees ........... Z O5
=. Leonhardy, justice fees...... 6 60
The following bills were allowed and
warrants issued:
John Burke, opinion on ordinances S 90
John Pagan, boarding prisoners. 6 60
E. Leonhardy, Office rent............. 2 90
Charles Baldwin, trustee salary...... 2 90
E. A. Sharp, trustee salary.......... 200
John Pagan, marshal salary.,....... so 90
A. L. Butler, clerk salary............ 10 90
On motion, board adjourned.
A. L. BUTLER, Clerk.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-06-05
Wi||ist0n Water Line.
r. $. PHILLIPS, Proprietor.
Leave orders with any of the
Wagons.
Pure Missouri Water.
Summer Tourist Rates
via the
Great Northern RAILWAY,

Reduced rates are made by the Great North:
Order of Eagles, Minneapolis. One fare for
round trip. On sale June list to 3d. Final re-
turn limit June 9Th. 80 days extension at cost
tional Assn. Minneapolis: One fare, plus s? %,
return limit Liz July 18th: Thirty days extension
PIES Christian Union, Tacoma, Wash. $500
for round trip, to Seattle, Tacoma, and Port
land. On sale July 10Th. to q. Final return
limit September 18th. National convention
Travellers Protective Assn, Portland, Ore.
$500 for round trip to Seattle, Tocoma and
Portland on sale May 9th. to June Sth. Final
return limit go days from date of sale. Supreme
Ledge A. o. U. W., Portland, Ore. $500 to
Seattle, Tocoma, Portland and return. On sale
May q, to June 8. Final retuan limit 60 days
from date of sale, Imperial Council Mobiles
of Mystic Shrine, San Francisco. 5000 to
San Francisco and return. $S1 90 to Los Ange-
les and return. On sale May q to June 5. FL
nal return limit 60 days from dated of sale.
Meeting knights of Pythias, Sau Francisco,
5000 to San Francisco and return. $500 to
Los Angeles and return. On sale Aug End to
8. Final return limit Sept 30, 1902 Additional
excursion rates to Montana and Pacific coast
points. For round trip to Montana points,
$40. To Pacific coast points $45. On sale July
II, to 21st Final return limit September Is,
1902
For further information, illustrated booklets,
ETC., call w. T. BENTON, Agent
Great Northern Ry. Williston, N. D.
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Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office, Minot, North D

United States Land Office, Minot, North Da-
koto, April 21st, 1902.
the provisions Of the act Of Congress Of June 5,
1875 entitled IAN act for the sale Of timber lands
in the States Of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Territory" as extended to ali the
Public Land States BY act Of August 4th, 1892,
Jacob r. Her, of White Earth, county Of Ward,
State Of North Dakota, has this day. filed in this
office his sworn statement No., for the pur-
chase of the 81 neA and nh seA Of Section No.
20, in Township No 1853, Range No SO, and will
offer proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agri-
cultural purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Receiver Of
this office at Minot, North Dakota, on Satur-
day, the 2Sth day Of June, 1902;
He names as Witnesses, Angus Mckay, of
White Earth, N. D.; Charles Davis, of White
Earth, n d.; Nick Comford, of White Earth,
N. D.; Harry Hutchins, of White Earth, N. D.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 18th day
of June, 1902
apr24 R. c. Sanborn, Register
MCGEE g. Coyle, Attorneys for Claimant
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-06-05
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873.
Notice tor Publication.
United States Land Office, Minsoot, North Da-

United States Land Office, Minot, North Da-
kota, April 21st, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act Of Congress Of june 3.
1875 entitled IAN act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Territory as extended to all tho
Public Land States by act of August 4tb, 1892,
Elizabeth Durkee, wife Of John d. Dnrlee, Of
White Earth, county of Ward, StateFof North
Dakota, has this day filed in this office her
sworn statement No.: =, for the purchase Of the
81 neA and NJ seA Of Section No; p, in Town:
ship No. 153, Range No. SO, and will offer proof
to show that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber or stone than for agricultural pur
poses, and to establish her claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver of this office
at Minot North ha Dakota, on Saturday, the 2sth
day of June, 1902,
She names as witnesses: Angus Mckay, Of
Earth, n. D.; Charles Davis, of White Earth,
N. D.. Harry Hutchins, of White Earth, N. D.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said 18th day
of June, 1902
apr24 R. G. Sanborn, Register.
McGee & Coyle, Attorneys for Claimant.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-06-05
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878.
Notice for Publication.
Lot, A,.;l 1s4l, 1n,l ~ y -

United States Land Office, Minot, North Da.
kota, April 18th, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress Of June 3,
1878 entitled AN act for the sale of timber lands
IN the States Of California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory" as extended to all the
Public Land States by act of August 18th, 1892,
Trank NJ. SHenwood, Of Williston, county of
" HUMANS, State of North Dakota, has this day
filed in this office his sworn statement No -,
for the purchase of the Lot 2 of section No 9,
IN township No. l53, range No leo, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agri-
cultural purposes, and to establish his claim to
sa!d land before the Register and Receiver of
tins office at Minot, North Dakota, on Monday
the 18th day of July, 1902
He names as witnesses: Joseph Stroud,
all of Williston. North Dakota
Any and all persons claiming adversely tho
ABOVE described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said 9Th
day of July, 1902.
april E. c. aANEaEN. Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-06-05
e ITATIoN AND NOTICE HEARING PROOF

C1rAaTvIEo?HN AND NOTICE HEARING PROOF
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
County of Williams
In County Court, before Hon. B. L. Hardaway,
In the Matter of the Estate of Octave Paillefer,
Lille A. Merrill, Petitioner, J
Octave E. Rai!letez, Henry H; Citation
tate of Octave Paillefer,
The State of North to- IT, above named
Re- RESPONDENTS and all persons interested in
You and each Of you are hereby notified that
Lille A: Merrill, the Petitioner herein, has
filed in this Court document in writing, pur--
Octave Pailefer, late of the town of Williston
in the County of Williams and State of North
Dakota, deceased, with the petition, praying
as the Last viii and Testament of said de-
ceased, and for the issuance to Lille 4. Merrill
of letters testamentary thereon, and that the
and be heard and 9
considered by this Court on Monday, the 18th
day of July 4. D. 1902, at O'Clock in the fore
noon Of that th day. at the Court Rooms Is of this
of Williston, County of Williams and State of
North Dakota, and you and each of you are
hereby cited to be and appear before this Cour!
at said time and place, and answer said petition
and show cause, if any there be, why the prayer
of said petition should not be granted.
By the Court:
[sEALl B. l.. HARDAWAY,
Judge of the County Court.
Dated tho Goth day of May A. D. 1902.
Let the service of the above citation be made
by publication in the Williston Graphic
weekly newspaper Of general circulation print
ed and published at Williston, Williams County,
North Dakota, and by personal service accord,
ing to law.
TsEALl B. L.. HARDAWAY,
may22 judge. of the County Court
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-06-05
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office, Minot, North Da
kOta Anri1 Dist 1892 t1-

United States Land Office, Minot, North Da
kota, April 21st, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions Of the act Of Congress Of june ;,
in the States Of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington, territory" as extended to all tn the
Julia S. Iier, wife of Jacob r. Her, of White
Earth, county of Ward, State Of North Dakota,
has this day filed in this office her sworn state
Section "a, in, Township No. 1873, Range, No. 9s,
and will offer proof to. show that the land
than for agricultural purposes, and to establish
her claim to said land before the Register and
Receiver of this office at Minot, North Dakota,
on Saturday, the 18th day of June, 1902.
She names as witnesses: Angus Mckay, of
White Earth, N. D.; Nick Comford, of White
Earth, n D.; Charles Davis, of White Earth,
N. D.; Harry. Hutchins, of White Earth, N. d.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-descrbed lands are requested to file the If
claims in this Office on or before said 18th day
of June, 1902.
apr24 R. c. Sanborn Register.
MCGEE & Coyle, Attorneys for Claimant.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-06-05
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Off

Minot, N. D., March 9Th, 1902
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
1873, entitled AN act for the sale of timber lands
in the States Of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Territory" as extended to all the
Angus Mckay, of White Earth, county of Ward,
State Of North Dakota, has this day filed in
this office his sworn statement No., for the
No. II, in Township 1853 Range No 81, and will
offer proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than fof agri-
cultural purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Receiver Of
this office at Minot, North Dakota, on Satur-
day, the 21st day of June, 1902.
He names as witnesses: Harry S. Hutchins,
Jacob R. Tier, Nick Comford and JOS Robin.
son, all of White Earth, N. D.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
bed lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before the said 21st
day of June, 1902. -!
mar1s R. c. sANBoRN, Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-06-05
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.
IN office for Publication.
United States Land Office,

Mlnot, N. D., March 9th, 1902.
the provisions of the act of Congress Of June 3rd,
1875 entitled IAN act for the sale of limb lands
in the States Of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
ubc Land States by as act Of aasust ST.
Harry s. Hutchins, of White Earth county Of
Ward, State Of North Dakota, has this day filed
In this office his sworn statement No....., for the
No. In townsl hip 1873, Range No. 81, and will
offer proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agri-
cultural PURPOSES and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Receiver Of
this office at Minot, North Dakota, on Satur-
day, the 2lst day of June, 1902.
be names as witnesses: Angus Mckay, Jacob
Z: Her. Nick Comford and Jos. Robinson, all of
White Earth, N. D.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-oescrlbed lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before the said 21st
day of June, 1902.
marl5 R. c. SANBoRN, Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-06-05
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office,
MinOt. N. D.. March 7th. 100.

Minot, N. D., March It'll, 1923
the provisions Of the act Of Congress Of June 3rd
1878, entitled IAN act for the sale of timber lands
in the States Of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Public Land States by act of August 4, 1892,
Nicholas w. Comford, of White Earth, county
of Ward, State of North Dakota, has this day
filed in this Office his sworn statement No..
for the purchase Of the Lots 2 8 and 1, section
No. 26 and Lot of section No. q, in township
No l54, Range No. s., and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more valuable for
its timber or stone than fol, agricultural pur--
poses, and to establish his claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver of this office
at Minot, North Dakota. on Saturday, the 21st
day of June, 1902 ..
He names as witnesses: Harry Hutchins, of
White Earth, n. D., Angus Mckay, Of White
D., NJ. S. Williams, of Minot, Nd.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before the said 21st
day of June, 1902.
mar13 R. C. SANBoRN, Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-06-05
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
Notice for Publication. d.
United States Land Office,

M1nOC, N. D., april l4Cn, l9US,
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3,
1875 entitled IAN act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon, nevada and
Washington Territory" as extended to all the
Public Land States by Act of August 4th, 1892,
Charlie Davis, of Welby, county of Ward State
of north Dakota, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement NO ....,. for the purchase OF
the Lots 8 4, and of section NO: &c. in town:
ship NO. 154, range NO. 81, and will offer proof
to show that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and Receiver of this
office at Minot, North Dakota, on the 2lst day
of June, 1902
He names as witnesses: Angus Mckay of
White Earth, N. D., H. Paulson of Welby, N. D.,
Nick Comford and A. Swanson of White Earth,
North Dakota.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said 2lst
day of June 1902.
april R. C. Sanborn Register.
MCGEE g. Coyle, Attorneys for Claimant
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-06-05
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Minot, N. D.,

; W May 10Th, 1872,
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make Communication final proof in support of
his claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore Register and Receiver of U. S. Land Of
flee at Minot, N. D., on June 18th, 1902, viz:
SIVIRIN HANSON, H. E. No. $685.
for the 81 neA and eh seA of section IS, town
ship 1885, range 81. e,..
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: .-$ r-
Andrew johnson, of White Earth n. d, George
of White Earth, N. D., John Doyle, of White
Earth, North Dakota,
Mayo R. G. SANBORN. Register,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-06-05
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Minot, !

May 9th, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Louis
Schierbeck, clerk of the district court of Will
1902, viz:
CHARLES w. JAMES, H. E. No. 1853,
for the sA swA and WIZ seA, section 49, town
ship 153, range 1O1.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land viz:
Joseph G. Stroud, of Stroud, N. D., John
Grogan, George Wood, Astoria A. Austill all of
Williston, North Dakota.
Mayo r.. C.. SANBoRN, Register.
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Grinnell Notes.

Tom Ward is one of Grinnell's busiest
farmers this spring.
7 Morg Norman made trip to White
Earth the past week.
Milton CRUDE is doing a large stroke
of farming on his ranch this spring.
H. Rosman was busy this week, hav-
ing put up right smart lot Of fence.
r. H. Ames is back on bis ranch, and
thinks the country life is the best for
him.
Justice NJ. M. Stacy was busy with
Justice court matters part of the past
week.
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United States Land Office,
Minot, North Dakota,
Forest Reserve Selection No, 1914

Notice is hereby given that the Northern Pa
cltic Railway Company, whose post office ad-
dresS IS st. Paul, Mimi, had made application
70 select under the act of June 4, 1897 go Stat
n The Northeast quarter of Section Nine 90, in
IeoWnshlp One Hundred Fifty-four (154) North
or Range Ninety-six (9Sl, west of the Fifth
days from the date hereof protests or contests
Sasalnst the selection, on the grounds that the
land described is more valuable for its minerals
and noted for report to the Hon. Commissioner
OF the General Land Office at Washington. ID. G.
Juneo R. c. SANBoRN, Register.
Dated: Mlnot, North Dakota, May 2Sti, 1902
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-06-05
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Minot, N. D., !

Land Offlce at MlnOt, N. D.,
May 10th, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Lonis
iams County. N: D., at Williston, N. D., on
June 21st, 1902 viz:
CHARLES SHAFER, D. S. No. Is,
ship $780, range SO.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz:
Joseph g. Stroud, Clarence E. Bell Robert N.
Miller, John Heffernan, all of Williston, N. D.
may15 r. C.. SANBoRN, Register.
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House and Lots for Sale.

A substantially built two-story brick
cottage, with 8 rooms, including kitchen,
situated on Main street, will be sold at a
reasonable figure. Includes two lots.
Terms made know on application. In
quire at the Graphic Office, Williston,
n. d. ..-.. may1.tf