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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-09

Ordinance No. ~ passed the first
committee on ordinances.
Ordinance No. 20 came up for second
reading, after one week intervening
since the first reading thereof, after
said ordinance was read for the second
time, q motion was made by Aid. Boyd,
seconded by Aid. LaDue, that Ordi-
nance No. 20 be adopted, whereupon
roll call was ordered and council voting
as f0llows:-Those voting aye were:-
Aid. Baldwin, Belyea, Cox. Boyd and
LaDue. Absent or not voting:-Ald.
MeChesney. Wherenpon said ordi.
nance No. 20 was declared adopted and
ordered to bs fled with the city auditor
for the approval of the mayor.
Ordinance No.21 came up for second
reading, after one week intervening
since the first reading thereof, after said
ordinance was read for the second time.
motion was made by Aid. Belyea,
seconded by Aid. Cox. that Ordinances
No. 20 be adopted; whereupon roll call
was ordered and council-votina ss fol-
lews:-Those voting aye were AID.
Baldwin, Belyes, Cox, Boyd and LsDue.
Absent or not voting:-Ald. McChesney.
Whereupon said Ordinance No. 81 was
declared adopted and ordered to be
fled with the city auditor for tho ap-
prevail Of the mayor.
Ordinance No. ~ came up for second
reading. after one week intervening
since the first reading thereof. after
said ordinance was read for the second
time, q motion was made by Ald.. Boyd,
seconded by Aid. Belyea, that Ordi-
nance No. % be adopted; whereupon
roll call was ordered and council voting
as follows:-Those voting aye were:-
Aid. Baldwin, Belyea, Cox. Boyd and
LaDue. Absent or not voting:-Ald.
McChesney. Whereupon said Ordi-
nance No. % was declared adopted and
ordered to be filed with the city auditor
for the approval Of the mayor.
Ordinance No. % came up for second
reading. after one week intervening
since the drst reading thereof, after said
ordinance was read for the second time.
. motion was made by Aid: Cox, second.
cd by AID: Boyd. that Ordinance NOES
be adopted; whereupon roll cal was
ordered and council voting as follows:-
Belyea, Cox, Boyd and LaDue. Absent
or not voting:-Ald. McChesney.
Whereupon said Ordinance No. % was
declared adopted and ordered to be
filed with the city auditor for the sp-
provsl Of the mayor.
Ordinance No. "a came up for second
reading, after one week intervening
since the first reading thereof, after said
ordinance was read for the second time.
a motion was ma by Aid. Cox, second.
ed by Aid. Boyd, that Ordinance No. "a
be adopted; Whereupon roll call was
ordered amp council voting as follows:-
Those voring aye were:-Ald. Baldwin,
Belyea, Cox, Boyd and LaDue. Absent
or not voting:-AId. McChesney.
Whereupon said ordinance No. "a was
declared adopted and ordered to be
fled with the CITY auditor for the ap-
proval Of the mayor.
The monthly report Of City Magistrate
E. Leonhardy was presented and on
motion of Aid. Baldwin, seconded by
Aid. Belyea, the report was duly adopt
ed.
Motion made by AID. Cox, seconded
by Aid. Belyea, that the council az
journ until Monday. evening. June 9Th.
1t O'Clock, p. N. Motion carried.
Zeno Brueager. City Auditor.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-09

WAN1ED.-Girl to do general house
work on q ranch twelve miles north of
city. For particulars, address,
Mrs. H. r. Lampman,
Williston. N. D.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-09

A Tessenden farmer tried to cross
the railroad ahead OF the train and had
his wagon demolished and one horse
killed.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-09
Zeno BrueeRer, City Auditor,

WilIiston. N. D., May 3ls., 1904.
Council met pursuant to adjournment
and was called to order by Mayor
Denny. Present:-Ald. Bald win, Belyea,
Cox, Boyd and LsDue. Absent AID.
McChesney.
Minutes of the special meeting held
May 23rd, 1904. were read and approx
ed.
Bill of D, C. Page for $37 20 and bill Of
Mae R. Hulnail for $500 were present.
ed and were referred to the committee
on Finance. After consideration the
Finance Committee referred the above
bills back to the council for consider
alton.
On motion OF Aid. Belyea, seconded
by Aid. Boyd, the above bills were re-
ferred back to the committee on Fl
nance Committee referred the above
bills back to the council for consider
alton.
Aid. Belyea, chairman of the COM
mittee on ordinances. introduced the
following ordinances for first reading:-
Ordinances Nos rs, 26 and q.
The Special Auditing committee SUBJ
, mitted the following report: To the
honorable Mayor and City Council
We. the undersigned respectfully re-
port that we have checked up the
I, essurer's report beginning January
15:h, 1901 TO May 10Th, 1904. 80 far an
monies paid out are shown and vouch-
ers submitted and have also checked
vouchers issued by the clerk covering
the same period and find the books
agree except III the following cases.
Voucher NJ. $50, being issued for $1,000
aud paid At $40. 90. ordered by the board
\, $500, making an overpavment OF
$500; also ltems paid and no vouchers
appearing are Nos. 1877 and 483. Also
vis:-No. 500 ST 10: No. 703 for $l.lO;
No. 9O6 for$2 90; No. 9O7 for $500; NO,
~ for 81. 90; a total OF 5000 ontstan,i-
ing. We are unable to further audit the.
tre.surer's books until vouchers are
furnished for receipts.
We therefore ask further time till
such absent receipts and vouchers are
furnished to the committee.
All of which is respectfully submitted
: z;S $;i $ e.: spse'. Committee,
On n,olio" Of Aid. Boyd. seconded by
Aid. Belyea, the above report was
adopted and the Committee given
further time to complete their work.
Aid Bald win introduced the folio wing
resolution and moved its adoption:
Resolved, That the Williston Graphic
and the Williston Heslld be, and they
are hereby DESIGNATED the official papers
OF the: CITY of Williston; that EACH Of
said papers shall be allowed legal rates.
less IS per cent discount, for publishing
all ordinances and other legal notices,
and that they be allowed for publishing
the.proceedings of the council ct rate
of Is cents per inch of BREWER type.
The above resolution was seconded by
Aid. Boyd and was duly adopted, all
members voting ave.
Ordinances No.25 and 26 passed the
Lrst reading.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-09

Those in want of coal, can be supplied
with the best Ignite from Bryn's mine.
on short notice. by applying to John
Hefernan, Winston. n. D. 3Ou
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-09

FOR RENT-Five room house. new
Inquire of Walter s. Mitchell. 46t
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-09

For Rent-Two log houses. comfort
able and neat. near depot. Inquire a
Graphic Office.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-09
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E Proceedings Of CITY Council.
:1ilS13s|EI3i Hl3i| CO. |2i|s|2is

Williston. N. D., May 23rd, 1904.
and was called to order by Mayor
Cox, McChesney, Boyd and LaDue.
Minutes Of the special meeting held
on May 18th, 1904. were read and ap-
The following committees made re-
ports:-Streets aad Walks; License
Printing and supplies; Assessment and
Taxation; and Public Health.
Aid. Belyea presented the following re-
solution and moved it's adoption:-
Resolved, that the city council in.
struct the city auditor to notify the
publishers of the various papers in tho
CITY to submit sealed bids for pub fishing
the proceedings and ordinances. The
same to be let to the lowest bidder.
Said bids to be opened by the council
on Tusday evening, May 31st, 1904.
All bids must be received by 6 O'Clock
p. M. of said day. The council reserves
the right to reject any aud all bids.
The above resolution was seconded by
AID. Boyd and was duly adopted. all
members voting aye.
Aid. Cox introduced the following re-
solution and moved its sdoption:-Re-
solved. That the City Auditor be in
structed to purchase from Walker Bros.
& Hardy the following books and sup
plies:-two books of Register Of COL
lections, Register Of Payments and
Ledger for treasurer and auditor; One
Ordinance Book; One Minute Book ;
One Justice Docket: 1000 city Warrant
with stubs; 500 City Tressurer's Mis-
ceIlaneous: Receipts; One Record Of
Warrants Registered for Payment, and
One Seal.
The above resolution was seconded
by Aid. Belyea and was adopted, All
members voting aye.
The following named ordinances wore
introduced and passed the first read.
ing:-''An Ordinance defining the width
and material of sidewalks and Curb
lines"; IAN Ordinance defining fire
limits and fire department IAN Ordi.
nance regulating Streets. Alley, and
public Grounds; "An Ordinance re-
gulating Streets, and public Grounds";
IAN Ordinance to be known as tho
"Curfew Ordinace" regulating the hour
for which minor children may be allow.
ed upon the streets and public grounds
of the City of Wil!iston. N. d.; and an
amendment to Section 2 Of Ordinance
No. IL.
Motion made by Aid. Belyea, second.
ed by Aid. LaDue, that the bonds of the
various city officers be approved With
the Northern Trust Company as Sure.
ties. Motion Carried.
Motion made by AID Belyea, second.
ed by AID. Cox, the rules be suspe nded
and the bill for $1,000 for bonds for tho
various city officers be allowed and the
auditor instructed to draw warrant for
the same. Motion carried.
Motion made by Aid. McChesney,
seconded by Aid. Cox, that the council
adjourn until Tuesday evening, May
3lst, 1904, at O'Clock, p. m. Motion
Carried.
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26
The Trips.

Firsi-Round Trip Ticketto to St Louis, ineind-
ing admission tickets to The WORLDS FAR
for ten successive days, and $50 for expense
money.
second-Round Trip Tiekc, 10 st. Louis, in
Guiding admission tickets to The Worlds Fair
for ten days, and $40 for expense money.
Third, Fourth and fifth-ro the next three
highest in votes or credits, We viii provide
round trip transportation to Salt Lake CITY, the
Mormon Capitol, with stop over anywhere along
,h., marvellous scenic line. the Denver 3 Rio
or.nde, with other special favors and rates.
Tn. lady receiving the largest number OF
votes or credits, will be given the hrst prirs'
The lady receiving the next TO the largest num-
ber of votes. will receive the next Prize. and the
three next highest will enjoy the Sal, Lake Trip
Tho contest IS open to any lady employe oi
Fremon, County. New people may start In
the contest amy time.
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26
South Canon High Sc
Fifteen Bright Boys and Girls Graduate me Largest
Class of the Schools History. The Entire Class
Banqueted In Shaeffer Hail.

The most important and successful
commencement exercise ever held by
the South Canon high school. was GER
taiBly that OF last Thursday night
The event took place in the First
Presbyterian church and the large audi
torium and Sunday School room were
full to owe flowing.
The church was beautifully decorated
with green and white; white roses, the
class flower predominating
Across the front OF the platform
formed of white roses and green, was
the motto, Difficulties are Overcome
BY Labor"
The program was opened by well
rendered instrumental selection by the
Aandolin Club, or portion OF II, in
duding Tom Warner, Archie Heaton,
Robt Quinlnn and Blake Warner.
The salutatorian was Blake Warner
and the subject of his Grafton was .'Our
Race Problems. He treated the SUBJ
1ect in masterfully way and delivered
4 in clear good voice that was heard
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26

school and promised that it would be
ready for use by the opening of school
in the fall.
County Supt Colgate, who is ALWAYS
interesting and eloquent. spoke on the
subject Our High School, " and praised
the work of Supt, Smith and his teachers
and the efforts of the school board in
the highest terms.
Mr. Guy q. Hardy was called on and
congratulated the South Canon people
ON the many things they have to rejoice
over and glory in, and Mr.. H. NJ. Min
gay gave the graduates and student.
some good fatherly Christian advice
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26
OIL Commencement

for by them and few individuals on
the South side.
1t was given :honor OF the victorious
athletic team and the graduating class
The banquet was served by Jas. PEN
nIngton in Shaefier hall and about
one hundred and twenty sat down to
the tables.
The guests included the athletic
team the graduating class. all of the
students of the South Canon high school.
the board OF education, the South
Canon and Lincoln Park teachers, DIR.
Aylesworth. Rev. Thomas and a few
Others VINO assisted in the commence
ment exercises
At half past ten the guests were SER
we'd and they did not leave the tables
until two O'Clock.
After the inner man was more than
satisfied, Prof. Smith in the ca pacity of
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How Votes are Obtained.

As in previous contests, the object of this, Is
to get In some RzcoRn subscription collections.
Votes or credits in the contest will be given
as follows;
The coupon in each paper counts nve votes.
For every year paid on subscription, 800 votes
or credits will be given.
For every new subscriber, who pays for one
year, 500 votes will be given.
No votes arc given when subscription Is
stopped.
The following young ladies are being
voted for:
Miss Carrie Finley, chief clerk in
the Canon City telephone office.
Miss Carrie cassedy, office girl for
Drs Twitchell & Little.
Miss Daisy Sullivan, employed in
the telephone office at Florence.
Miss Bessie Yard, clerk at F. L,
Smiths dry goods store.
rliss rliiIle Toss, clerk at Baker 4
Biggs.
Hiss Edna LInkins, clerk at Linkin,
4 Son.
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26
Largest

dent OF the State Agricultural College
at IT. Collins. His subject was "Oros.
Roads" and he delighted the sudience
for an hour with his wisdom and ex.
perience.
DR.. Ayleswor1h Is one Of the heavy
men OF the state, a literary student and
an orator, and South Canon was ex-
ceedingly fortunate in being able to
secure him for the occasion.
Miss Clara Bancroft. one OF the grad
yates, executed the difficult piano Sc
lection "Titanis" in the most charm
ing manner.
The vsledictorian was Miss Jennie
Robinson and the subject Of her oration
The Meaning of Our Flag" Her de-
livery was good and her orstion showed
some hard work and excellent ideas.
Miss Robinson took the first honors In
her class and is recognized as one of the
best students ever in the South Canon
high school.
quartette composed OF Misses Lin
kins, Somerville, Proctor and Dale de-
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The Districts New $4,000 High School Building
WIN Be Ready for Occupancy In the Fall.

The high school building on Park
avenue, South Canon, which will be
occupied for the first time by the ad
vaneed pupils of District No. s, on the
reopening Of the public schools next
September, is splendid structure,
and is as convenient in its interior ar
rangment as it is imposing without.
1t occupies a pleasant site at the
foot of Prmp hill about hundred
yards west Of Fsirview Terrace and i.
easily accessible to the students of
both South Canon and Lincoln Park,
for whose joint benefit it has been
erected Although not large build
ing 1t is so nicely proportioned as to
convey the impression of size, this
idea being still further enhanced by it's
locatioH and environment.
Classic lines were not strictly ad
hered TO in its architecture; the
dominant motive OF Mr.. Ritteahouse,
It's designer being to combine con-
s'-nience and nttractivenes., in such a
say as to avo d the forfeiture Of utility
y eonv-ntionality or mere beauty of
and how ell he succreded in
mis- ambition. Is evident to those who
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26

for future use.
Rev j. T. Thomas spoke briefly but
1eeiingly on the subject "Our Young
People, and DIR. Aylesworth closed
the program with short entertaining
talk.
lhis program of toasts interspersed
with few cheering school songs and
followed by roaring class yell, was
centainly one of the most important
and intering events in the life of the
South Canon high school.
With one accord and in unmeasured
terms, Prof. Smiths work was praised
and recommended by all.
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26

Freshman and promised that the
class OF 'o7 would be hesrd from in the
future.
Miss Britt responded to 1.-THE Grade
Schools" and made some excellent
points to the effect that the brilliant
graduates owed much to the teachers
they had before reaching the high
school.
Miss Humphrey, principal of the
Lincoln Park school, spoke of the work
on the hill and told of the growth OF
that school.
Mr.. J. L Heaton briefly told of the
building OF the new South Side high
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26

by all. Mr.. Warner didn't refer to the
fact, but KNOWN that he comes from
Chandler. were the race problem h~
been a very important issue, one might
be led TO believe that his orsiion was
more the result Of observation and
actual experience than is usually the
case with commencement efforts. 1t
VA. a coed orn,ion and proved TO the
many that MIR. Warner is the bright
boy and good student his teachers and
class mates have always known him 10
be.
Miss Saunders favored the audience
with n beautiful vocal solo that was so
well appreciated that she was called
back for second selection.
The address Of the evening was de-
liver.d by Dr. b. o. Aylesworth, presi'
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26

like 900; the additional
amount representing the outlay for
school furniture, heating, plumbing,
etc.
It's situation upon the slope OF the
hill necessitated the removal of
large quality of earth before a play
ground and lawn could be established,
and a contract for grading was let to
C. III. Lucas, who has succeeded in
leveling n space about the building
which will be devoted to grass, flowers
and ornamental plants. Construc ed
Of red brick with white stone trim
mings it presents an attractive and
substantial appearance, leaving no
doubt in the mind OF the beholder as
to the purpose which called it into be-
ing.
In heighth it is two stories and q
basement. and embodies all the latest
improvements in sanitation and car
hardly fail to measure up To the ideal'
of its prospective occupants Their
are eight rooms intended for schoo
uses. although it will not be necessar!
to fit all of them up At present, in fact
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26

II 8u QutA1a1uk = oPtfuk -
water which gushes up in the basement,
adording an abundant supply for drink
ing and other purposes. The volume
of water is mure than ample for all of
the requirements of the school and is
so cold as to eliminate the necessity
for ice. even during the summer season.
The pupils of but few school buildings
have the luxury Of pure, cold water for
drinking purp poses, but IT will be one of
the many advantages which those who
attend the South Canon high school
will be privileged to enjoy.
The heating and plumbing for the
new building, which are to be as per
feet as science can suggest. The peo-
pie of South Canon and Lincoln Park
have reason to feliciste themselves up
on their enterprise snd to their inter-
I in education. To Superintendent
Smith and his efficient corps of high
school teachers are due the cungratula-
tions of the community in anticipation
( of the inheritance they are to enter up
on n 1t { II through tn" muniticence
of an appreciative and public spirit
ed clientele.
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26

have made an inspection Of the COM
pleted building
Considerable difficulty was expert
enced in securing firm foundation
for the building. owing to mysterious
underfinw Of water. hut this was final
ly overcome 10y the use of railway iron
and concrete, which were used TO make
a solid basis for the superstructure.
The cost of The building, including
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26

per classes constituted what was called
a high school, although the twelfth
grade was not added to the course OF
study until Ave years later. For per-
iod of eleven years after its establish
ment. Prof Smith was the only teacher
employed, bu, the duties and e1aotions
Of the position being too much for
one person, an assistant Was procured,
Miss Elsie +. Rowell being selected for
the place. Three ysars ago II was
| found necsssary 70 stin further increase
! he teachiHg fDres snd Aiss Jessie Nei'
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26
On the Home Stretch
rc,nlv Few Days More to Vote In The Records Far
Contest Two Going to St. Louis

les. than two weeks remain In the
Nsooups Worlds Fair contest. The
close being Tuesday June 7th.
Somebody, in fact, two people are 60
ing to see the Worlds Fair under
mighty favorsbly circumstances chiet-
ly at the expense OF the RECORD.
Six women are being voted for ana
only two can go win you be one oil
the two?
people who have friends in the list
should be getting their votes in. Credits
or votes are given for payment on sub
scription, old or new.
We are going to make one new ar
rnppement. That is 100 votes or
credits will be given for every new
subscriber who receives mail withih
Fremont county. This is to encourage
the new subscriber business nDd the
lady who looks after this method
Xnsoperly will be the winner.
JSrSo one has done any very hard work
20 far, and the credits from new sub
,cribers from now on, will probably de-
eide the winners.
Alittle Systematic work during the
next ten days will acsamuiass . s's
bsseA efvotss.
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26

kirk was make member of the faculty.
The South Canon high school has an
alumni association of about one hun
dred members, and in scholarship they
will compare favorahly with those Of
any similar institution in the state.
The curricu um OF study at the South
Canon high school is substantially the
same as that which obtains in the
Canon City high school and its alumni
are entered in the freshman ass of the
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26
South cGon's New High School Building g

the high school next year will only oc
cupy the upper story, which contains
an assembly room, two labratories and
recitation room. The first floor con-
tains library and two recitation
rooms, while two large class rooms can
be lifted up in the basement when the
arises.
A unique thing in connection with
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26

toast master, started the f,w Of wit
and eloquence. And such toasts, Most
oil them were given by boys and girls in
their teens, but for thought. humor and
delivery they would have done credit
to business or professional mems
gathering.
--p>cf Smith ... s-A.. .,,.....
happy remarks put the company in ex-
cellent receptive spirits for the toasts
that followed.
Miss Pauline Albright responded to
the toast Glass OF 'o4" End in beau
tiful manner extolied its virtues and
Attainments.
Leslie Damewood told of "Our Vic
tories" and recalled the fact that the
South Canon high school has many vic
tories to be proud Of both in athletics
and oratory.
Tom Warner, the man who wears
more medals than any other person in
Canon City, responded to the subject
Our Athletic Association" Of which
he has just reason to be proud.
Miss Lola Hobson spoke for the class
OF 'o5 and assured her fellow studenti
that while the seniors would undoubt'
edly be missed, still their places would
be worthily filed by the class OF 'oS.
Belmont Preston had some goot
word. to say for the class of 'oe ane
promised that all the wisdom and en-
lightment would not pass out OF th'
school with the 'o4's and 'O5's.
Miss Edith Hamilton spoke beauti
fully for her class the hitherto despise'
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26

state university without examination
upon the presentation OF . certificate
OF graduation.
The placing OF the South Canon high
school on the accredited list Of the
state uniyersity last yesr wss distincs
triumph for Prof. Hmith, who hsd bssa
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26
Board of Education.

The people of South Canon and Lin
coin Park are fortunate in possessing
an enterprising. progressive board OF
education. and the efficiency Of their
schools 10 due in considerable degree
to its painstaking care nd synpathstie
iassrsss IL everything that pertains 70
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26

heating and plumbing, will be ap-
proIimately 200. and it is regarded
as remarkably cheap structure at
that price, which, is probably, one
fourth less than it could have been
Cañon City record., 1904-05-26
History of High School.

The South Canon high school WIS or
ganized in 1907 wilh alb ut Twenty-Five
pupils and with Prnf. II. E. Smith as
instructor. A. far back a. 1855 the up.