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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27

There ara many readers OF this paper
who do not know that there are four
members Of one family on the Republi.
can ticket, It was thia family combina.
ton that &c cured the defeat OF the Scan.
d,navian csnd idates for nomination.
Now these Same parties are travelling
tho county over soliqitine votes from the
very ones they have ''slappsd in the
face" This family consists al Jud Pettis
county commissioner; A. h. Brown,
nominee for clerk of the court: H. E.
Field four Gene), nominee for register
of deeds, and J. c. Field. county survey.
or. Isn't it tho sensible thing to die
tribute the patronage Of tho county Off.
ces some. Having downed tho eomps.
tent Scandinavian candidates il the
republican convention. they feel sudic-
isntly strong to "down" the voters Of
the whole county. Are tbey7
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27
Graft Continued.

The grating methods OF the Fields
family are continued in this issue Of the
Graphic and taken from the records of
the proceedings Of the county COM
missioners of Williams county.
Notice the following extract from the
official proceedings of September 8,
1904, published in the Herald:
On motion the following bills were
allowed and warrants drawn for the
same.
J. c. Field. road work No. 8. t26.
J. c. Field, road work No. 2. g..
Candidate for reelection for Office Of
county surveyor)
~. Field, road work No. 3, so.
A. J. Field, road work No. 4, IS.
(Nephew of J. G. Field and H. E. Field)
nominees on the republican ticket.
N. hickey. road work No. 8. $50.
n. Dickey, road work No. 2. 81.
(Son.,n-law OF J. G. Field,) candidate
for county surveyor on republican
ticket.
Roy Field. road work No. 3, So.
Roy Field, road work No. 2, -.
(Son of H. E. Field,) candidate for
register Of deeds on republican ticket.
J. c. Field, road work No. 8, $3.50.
J. c. Field, road work No. 2, 50.
J, c. Field, road work No, 4. $l2.
J. c. Field, road work No. 2, @6.
(rhe skilful surveyor now running
for office on the republican ticket for
the 9th time.)
(Mrs.) E. A. Dickey. road work No.
4. IS.
(Mrs.) f. A. Dickey. road work No.
5, 81.
Wife Of N. Dlckey and daughter OF
J. e. Field, present county surveyor
and candidate. for reelection.
The total amount drawn by the
Fields family at this sitting Of the
county commissioners is $26l.
WOULD you like to be grated to tho
road and bridge fund.-
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27
Proposed Constitutional

The following proposed amendment to
tho Cons'itul ion Of North Dakota, hav-
ing passed the Eighth Legislative Az.
sembly. will be submitted to tho Ninth
Legislative Assembly for approval or
rejection.
That section 1872 Of tho Constitution OF
the State of North Dakota be amended
90 % to read 40 follows:
Section 1872. Tho money Of the per.
msnens school fund. and other educa-
tional funds. shall be invested only in
bonds of school corporations, or oil
counties or townships within tho sta te,
bonds Of the United States, bonds oil
the state Of North Dakota. municipal
bonds. or on drst mortgage on farm
lands in the state, not exceeding in
amount ono third of tho actual value OF
any subdivision on which the same may
DO loaned. such value to 10 determined
bv the board Of appraisal Of the school
lands. E. F. Porter,
Secretary Of State.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27
Sarah D. Mercer's Announce
ment.

I hereby declare myself an indepen.
dent candidate Tor the Office of County
Superintendent Of schools. I have held
this Office for the past two years. and
during that time have sndeavored to
learn and perform we'll the duties Of
this of6cs, and have l. think succeeded.
judging from the requests received from
oil parts Of the county to run again. l
ak the support OF the fair minded
voters Of tho county. without any re-
gard to party affiliations. a. this Office 10
not, properly speskina. a political one,
at least should not be. II reelected, I
pledge my word Of honor. that I will
devote nv entire time to tho Interests
Of the schools Of Williams county, and
with untiring efforts. zeal. ambition and
heartfelt interest in tho upbuilding of
the schools of this county, in which I
have grown to womanhood. raise our
schools to that nigh standard that they
may justly be the proud boast Of the
people Of Williams county. IT elected
independently I will 30 free to act un-
trammeIed by party ties. and my efforts
will be at oil times for the advancement
Of tho schools. higher and higher shall
endeavor 10 raise them, with the assis-
lance OF corps of efficient and earnest
teachers. We shall work as 4 unit for
ideal schools. All my interests and
hopes are centssed in this work. Trust.
ing that may b allowed to continue
tho work, remain,
Yours sincerely.
g. d. Mercer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27

John Heffernan. the nominee for
Coroner on tho democratic ticket 10 4
native of Canada. He "wsnde red"
west 10 1881 with the great wave of
emigrsnts that sought now homes on
the "western prairie" and when Will
liston beeas ito existence. in 1887 he
vas working on tho Mathews ranch 4
few years east of here. He came here.
secured = team Of mules, an old wagon
and several barrels and began bic bust
ness career here % . waterman without
any capital. He built Iog stable large
enough for three teams and opened .
feed stable. Then he added dray to
his equipment and for . number OF
years did the dray, livery and water
business Of Williston alone. He has
kept pace with the growth Of the town
and hin genial ways and close attention
to business have made him . host of
friends and q steady growing business.
His livery barn 10 now one of the lsrg'
set and best equipped in the state. Mr..
Hef1ernsn 10 one of the solid substantial
men of Williston, estee med by al who
know him. Besides being \ member Of
the school board. Mr.. Hefernan was
the 6rst sheriff Of the county and also
served tho public as county commits.
sioner and % county treasurer. Mr..
Hefernan was not candidate for Office
and tho persuasion Of bis friends alone
induced him to accept. II elected no
will make q careful and efficient officer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27
John r. Sandstron.

Mr., J. F. ssndstrom who has been
nomin ated by the democrats Of VIII.
liams county for county judge, il .
native Of Minnesota. His parents
moved to Mipnesots years ago from
Norway and they have been held in
high esteem in the land of their adop.
ton. Mr.. 5andstrom hearing of the
many opportunities open to mon OF
courage and ambition In North Dakota,
determined to come to Williams county
and take up bic residence which be did
in the summer OF 1908.
Mr.. Sandstrom has An exemplary
character. From hoy hood through the
varying experiences of early msu hood.
evidence of his success have been we'll
marked. Hard circumstances have
been no barrier to his advanceme mt.
but have rather served to stimulate him
to determined and constant efforts
toward success.
His education was completed at tho
University Of Minnesota. from which
institution he graduated with high
honors. At the same institution he
pereued his legal studies. which have
fitted him for tho duties devolving upon
. county judge.
His only support during his school
life Wa from bis own hand. He is at
present teaching school near Wheelock,
N, D.. where be resides. The demo.
Gratis are confident that Mr.. Sapdstrom
10 the man for the place. ard his
numerous friends through the county
will be pleased to learn Of bis advance.
ment. which has come to him entirely
without bis solicitation. II elected be
will attend to the Office himself and will
do the work without partially.
Mr.. Sandstrom came from Benson,
Minnesota. He solicits the support Of
bis many Scandinavian friends. espec.
tally. and oil Scandinavian who arc
members Of the scandinavian League OF
Williams county irrespective Of party.
Call and SEQ our line of heating stoves
and let % explain the many advantages
~
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27
LOCAL. ROUNDUP.

Postmaster Loughland of Nesson was
was In the city last Friday.
Liyeryman Sam. Boyd made bust.
ness trip to Towner last Sunday.
The FOG horn" of distress blown by
1--WE Seven" has been heard In the
psighborhood Of Ray.
The Republicans now cay 1--WE will DO
eatisiied if We cap get ''Our Three cleo
ted. How are the cbances?
The idea prevails among the farmers
Of the Neseon fiat that they v ill "sum.
per fallow" the "Fields" this year.
John Groaan returned last Friday
from bis St. Paul trip, where he took
several carloads'of cattle last week.
Miss Victoria Freeman is teaching
school at tho Stony Greek schoolhouse,
az substitute for Miss Sarah Mercer.
The Rrpegger Nero. Co. has the finest
line of heaters in the city, at prices that
will make you smile.
Miss Clara Nelson il officiating in
Miss Vic Freeman's place in q. s. Com
missioner Brownson's land Office in
this city.
c. r. Fletcher, lately from Deerjne'
N. D., has fled on = homestead aajoin-
ing that Of Editor Copeland, four miles
east Of tho city.
Prof. Brownson left for Minot We'd.
nesday morning to be present at the
wedding Of his sister-in.lav, Miss
Myrtle Williams, which occurred last
evening.
The Gypsy Gang Of the republican
party now roaming tho county were the
entertainers of seven patient sufferers at
Ray on Friday last, a. they cried "Yote
Der straight."
Episcopal services will be held next
Sunday At 4 p. m. at the Congregational
church. On Thursday evening of each
week, evening services will be held At
the same place. at 8 p. N.
An election for the purpose of voting
bonds to take up the outstanding indebt.
edness OF Stony Creek school district.
will be held on November 4th ut the
schoolhouse in Sprinkbrook.
We have inst received car OF furni-
ture. Our stock 10 now complete and
our prices are right.
BrueeRer Nero. Co.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27
DressmskinR by Mrs. Ryge at White q
Milliner Store. Popular prices. lott

The musical farce comedy "Malonoy q
Wedding Day.. which will bs pre-
scented at BrueRaer's Opera House on
Friday evening. Oct. %. has been con-
structed with the sole object in view Of
making people happy. The average
life possesses enough sorrow and tribu-
lation of it, own, without sitting in 4
theatre to have it reproduced to the
detriment Of ones nervous tempera-
ment, tired brain or restful repose.
This clever comedy presents a collection
Of comedians, singers and dancers who
use every article in their humorous
composition to make you laugh and
that they have been successful 10 evil
deuced in the pbenomenally laudstory
notices they haye received from tho
press everywhere. Tie comedy 10
literally embellished with catchy sones
and clever speclelties,
"A
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27

In his report to tho State Department
of Public instruction. Prof. J. G. Hail.
land. commenting on Williams couoty's
CORDS of teachers stated: 1.-THE teachers
Of this county come from . dozen dr.
ierent states. They constitute . 6ne
corps fully up to the average Of the
older counties OF tho state. The pro-
sress of the county Of Williams in school
matters, 40 compared to . few years
seo, is simply marvellous. This holds
both With regard to the corps Of teach
ers aud to the material development"
This extract IL from bic omcial report Of
Oct. 2lst. accounting for the institute
held at Willioeon, Oct. II to n.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27
Testimony of a Minister.

Rev. Jno. 8. Cox, Of Wake. Art..
writes. "For IL years I suffered from
Yellow Jaundice, consulted a number
Of physicians and tried all sorts of med
icines, but got no relief. Then began
tho use OF Electric Bitters and feel that
am now cured of disease that had
me in it's grasp for twelve years." II
you want reliable medicine for Liver
and Kidney trouble. stomach diaorder
or general debility, get Electric BItters.
It's guaranteed by s. Brownell. Only
a.,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27
Oats For Sale.
Write Cornell Land Co., Willow CIV

The new antiseptic barber shop under
the Citissn's Bank in the Union block,
keeps the best of toilets, all kinds Of hai1
tonics. You need not be bald or gray q
have dandruff or black heads or kinkles
around your eyes, have your face mas.
saged: Ladies' can get first class shsm-
poo, since We have put in our water
works. All ut the popular prices. come
and see US, We open At 8 a. N. and closs
at 8 p. IN. Prof. Gordon, Prop.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27
Wanted

Special Representative in this county
and adjoining territories, to represent
and advertise an old established busi
ness house Of solid financial standing.
Salary $2l weekly, with expenses ad-
vanced each Monday by check direc,
from headquarters. Horse and buggy
furnished when necessary; position DER.
manent. Address Blew Bros. 4 Co..
Dept. A, Monon Bldg, Chicago, III. 1876
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27

The members Of the High School Lit
ersry society are making elaborate prep
arations for HalIows'e" party to be
given at Prof. Ellithorpe's resid .nce.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27
Ranch For Sale.

$40 acres of meadow Independently
all irrigated-4OO tons Of hay, large
ranch house. stables, sheds, corrals, all
under fence. Unlimited amount Of
good range land in vicinity. A snap il
tsken at once. w. B. diversion.
l3tf Wi)liston, n. D..
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27

Tho eight representatives Of tho
republican ticket gave . "Punch and
Judy" show At Hofnund on Oct. 21st. in
tho pool room. The minister and tho
attorney At Ray occupied opposite ends
ofa pool table and cracked jokea At each
other. Some OF the jokea bad been
cracked % often that they were broke.
And still the good work coca on;
John Corbstt. manager Of the Minot
Reporter, and Miss Myrtle Williams
were married At Minot last evening:
Mn. E. r. Brovnson Of this City. sister
Of the bride. has bsen at xinot for .
week or two assisting iu the prepare
tions for the event,
you can deceive some of the people
al the time and oil Of the people some
Of the time, but you can't deceive oil the
people all Of the time. "-Lincoln. The
people Of Tande district arc no longer
deceived . to the political intrieu-s
in their district. They believe in, the
redistribution" Of patronage aud will vote
for Snow.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27
For Sale.

One Norman Stallion. wears old. -
is 1915 Norman. l4OO weight. Will ell
on time until Nov. lat next, With bank.
able paper. Can be seen ct my farm q
Nesson, N. D. Geo. H. Mckay. III
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27

FOR SALE OR RENT.-Good houses
for sale or rent on easy terms. Inquire
at tho First National Bank.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27
Apples! Apples!

The Bruegger Nero. Co. have esroute
. car of fancy Now York apples. the
finest grown. Be sure and $50 them
when you get ready to put In your vim
ter's supply.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27

FoR Rsxr.-Four room log house. In
quire Of w. B. OvERsoN.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27

In our mesnderinRs over tho county
last week, We took refuge for one night
ut tho stock ranch located on section 5.
township l6l, range SO. better known 20
the Lester ranch." We were hospit-
ably received and most royalty enter.
tanned BY tho present owners Of tho
ranch, Messre. Alex Lester and William
Mckinney. two enterpri.ing young men
who have embarked in a primitive way
in the business Of dealing in cattle and
horses. The ranch 10 admirably adapted
to tho stock business. being located in
ono OF the best range sections Of tho
county, with plenty Of good water in
close proximity to their humble but
comfortable home. The country BE-
tween tho Lester ranch and tho Cana
dian line 10 being rapidly settled up.
and it will be but q matter Of only few
yesrs when that region will have fam
ily on every quarter section.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27

Call and SEQ our limo Of rofrie6vstors,
ice cream freessrs. West &Woodman.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27

You will find full line Of Disc and
Shoe Drills at West 4 Woodman's. At
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27

A union meeting Of the two churches
will be hold at the NJ. E. church at eight
o'clock Sunday evening. Subject: IAN
I nv brothers. keeper?' Good music
in attendance. Every body invited.
Mud baths are being introduced into
tho campaign to bolster up the rheu-
matte politicians. Tue fumigatinR pro-
cess would be the proper thing for the
republican party Of Williams cuunty.
Communicated.
say. Cope, il was the Herald read.
err, would have you and Judge Pslda
severely dealt with for causing that
poor old feeble.minded man T. W. Y.
to break into politics.
Winter 10 coming. Have you good
stove? II not, call At the Bruegger
Nero. Co. and lot them show you one.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27

It pays to buv tho best, for the best 10
always tho cheapest, We have the best
and The cbea pest stove all In one. Call
and geo, for seeing ie believing.
17,2 BruegRer Nero. 20.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27
For Sale

10 or IL good broke teams at a bar
gain. Inquire of Pioneer Land Office.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27

Street hats at reduced prices q
Whites Millinery Store. ~.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27

Call and SEQ our line OF heating stoves
and let % explain the many advantages
they have. BrupeRer Nero. Co.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-27
Communicated.

Tho q. s. sxpsnds SOC, oo0. 900 on
tho PHILIPPINES and receives in return
5000, 900 in trade. This 10 net loss of
81. 000. 600. or loss Of 1898 / 3 per cent
annually. And yet the Republicans are
supposed to be good 6napcisrs.
Republican Orator: ,"Vote' straight.
"yote'r straight" and Dust tho old
'.aaue''. Let's Gee, who are the old
gang. J. C. Field. H. E. Field. B. L.
Hardaway, Jud. Psttis. VIM. Adams.
Yes, vote the democratic ticket straight
il you want to Dust the old gang.
How many miles Of now roads have
been surveyed this summer The
county surveyor is now travelling these
same roads for reelection. He finds
them . little roueher than when his
family party surveyed them. Who did
the work on these roads?
A new scheme has arisen from the
depths of the Toga editors mind. pre-
sumably. He announces the Repub-
lican nominee for County Superintend-
ent to be Q scandinavian. Wonder
what tte ''Scand,navian" 10 going to do
with the Dutch" blood he had in him
two weeks aRo7
Contractor and Builder.
The undersigned 10 prepared to do oil
L.. - al
for The erection of residences, barns,
and other structures. Work guaranteed.
INQUIRE at Graphic Office. or Citizens
Bank. G. r. Fletcher.
Williston, N. d., Oct. 28, 1904.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-02
PIONEER STOCK BUYER DEAD
Shipped First Train Load of Live
Stock From Willamette Valley
to Chicago Market.

Daniel Ralston died Of pneumonia,
after a brief illness at Mayfeld, Ore
gon, Sunday, November 20, aged about
60 years. He is survived by three
sons and two daughters, two of the
former residing in Eastern Oregon,
and the two daughters and one son
being residents of McMinnville, the
latter being student at the college.
Mrs. Ralston died in Sheridan about
two years ago. Mr.. Ralston was we'll
and favorably known in this valley,
having formerly resided at Sheridan
for number of years, following the
business Of a stock buyer, He was a
Mason in good standing and was
known throughout Western Oregon as
a good business man, honorable and
upright in all his dealings and was
highly respected by all who had the
pleasure Of his acquaintance.
1t is said to the credit of his busi-
ness judgment that, to his efforts and
enterprise is largely due the present
importance of the stock shipping
industry of Western Oregon to the
eastern markets. He shipped the
first train load of live stock that ever
left the Willamette valley for Chicago.
While many others had long believed
this could be accomplished at a good
profit, it remained for Mr.. Ralston 10
come forward with the necessary nerve
required to make beginning. Hewas
very successful from the first and ac-
cumulated quite a fortune from his
business. Later he is said to have met
with some reverses which nearly swept
his fortune away, but just prior to his
demise he was again doing we'll, and is
presumed to have been in fairly good
circumstances.
The remains were Inferred beside his
wife in the Masonic cemetery at Port
land. The pail bearers were Messrs.
Ferguson and Mulkey of this place,
and Burk, Gill, Sabine, and another
gentleman whose name could not be
learned, of Portland. He was buried
with full Masonic honors. The pail
bearers were all stockmen and life
associates Of deceased. .-AmityAdvance.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-02
Died of Pneumonia.

Vesta, the six-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Syron, died of
pneumonia at the family home in
Dallas, Monday, after an illness of
one week. The little girl was seriously
ill with stomach trouble for several
weeks early in the Fall, and at times
her condition was so critical that the
doctors despaired of saving her life.
She rallied from this attack, however,
and was thought to be slowly regain
ing her health when stricken with the
dread pneumonia. Vesta was a sweet
little girl, and had many friends. Her
parents are heart-broken over their
sad loss. The funeral was held from
the Baptist church, Wednesday after
noon, the service being conducted by
Rev. A. A. Winter.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-12-02
THE "MYSTIC MIDGETS"
Brilliant Juvenile Spectacle Will Be
Seen at City Hall Next Friday
and Saturday Nights.

An event of more than ordinary
interest in the social world will be the
juvenile spectacular cantata, "The
Mystic Midgets," to be given by the
Ladies' Professorship Association of
Dallas College, at the City Hall, next
Friday and Saturday evenings, De
cember and 10. Seventy-five children
will take part in the cantata, and are
being drilled by Professor r. E. Col
Inns, who has produced this fairy
spectacle in all the leading cities of
the Northwest.
'The Mystic Midgets" is a delight
full entertainment, attractive, original
and inspiring. Tiny fairies, elks,
gnomes and goblins hold high carni-
val, and the stage at all times repre-
sents a veritable fairyland. The
cantata tells pretty fairy story, and
there are dozens of light, catchy musi-
cal numbers, including dainty little
solos, and choruses for the entire
company. The 'Mystic Midgets" is a
novel pleasing entertainment that
awakens the liveliest interest in every
woman's heart, and causes men to
look refectively back into the dim
vista Of years when they, too, were
but thoughtless midgets and mischiev
ious gnomes.
Aside from the beautiful costumes
and brilliant scenery, seen under the
changing colors Of the calcium light
there will be numerous clever special
ties, including a Florodora sextette by
popular young ladies Of the city.
Principal characters will be taken as
follows: Prince, Miss Edna Morrison
Queen, Miss Emroy MeDevitt Psyche,
Miss Nola Coad Uglio, Carl Williams;
Girl, Miss Georgia Shriver.
Miss Erma Smith will play the ac-
compartments. A full cast Of char
acters will be published next week.