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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11

Phe Clinton Eye published at Clinton,
Mo-, brints the following. which we re.
produce for the reason that the Trenton
referred to is located about twelve
miles west of Williston: Mrs. Sophia
Diehl, near Lewis Station. has our
thanks for the following clipping sent to
her hy her son, Oliver d. Diehl, from
Trenton. N. D. "Notice found on the
walls of deserted shack in arid
Kansas: 'Fonr miles from a neighbor,
sixteen miles from a postofice, twenty
five miles from school house, forty
Ave niles from railroad, fourteen
miles to school house, forty-one miles
from church, $50 miles from timber,
200 miles from Democrat, half mile
from water, quarter of mile tohell. and
the same distance from 4 Republican.
Gone to North Dakota, which is Gods
country, to get fresh start"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11
Judge Dow Passes Away.

The following item is taken from the
Wisconsin State Journal, published at
Madison and refers to the death Of the
grandfather of L. H. Dow of our city.
Cambridge, Wis.,: Aug. 3.-George
Dow passed away Tuesday evening in
this village at $40 o'clock. He had
reached the ripe age Of SO years, 6
months and % days. The Judge was
born in Dupning, Perthshire, Scot
land, on Jan, 8, 1908, and came to
America, landing 10 New York State
in 1880. In 1912 he settled near Cam
bridge. He leaves three sons. Robe
Dow, cashier of the Stoughton State
bank, Geo. Dow of Madison, Jack Dow
of Bighorn. Wyoming. and three
daughters. Mrs. J. H. Townsend, Mrs.
R. J. Doolittle and Mrs. A. J. Allen,
all of Cambridge.
In 1847 be built a hotel at Cam
bridge, the first one constructed. in
the eastern part of Dane county In
1854 he acquired sawmill aud also .
Touring mill at Cambridge. The lat
ter was q profitable Investment. in
1863 he erected wooden mill and in
1874 built a cheese factory. Three
years later be purchased a half inter-
est in the Stoughton Touring mills
and became heavy stockholder in
the Stoughton State bank. In 1867
be entered into the mercantile business
with A. B. Carpenter.
Mr.. Dow was probate Judge of Jef-
ferson county 1S47-S and county treas
urer in 1S49. lin connection with ex-
Governor Taylor he purchased the
site and erected the Dane county poor
house. He was married to Miss Janet
Black in New York city in 1882. She
died about five years ago. He was one
of the most prominent and wealthy men
eff eastern Dane county. The funeral
may be held on Thursday.
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Wheelock Items.

Randine Hide left for Leeds few
days ago. "".
The Leap Year party at P. Jackman'a
was we'll attended and everybody re-
ports good time. -a e..
Mr.. Minor from Bowbells. Is making
Investments IN town property and real
George Bornstad visited friends in
Willston last Sunday. I'LL
Bertha McNairn returned to Ray
Tuesday after spending few days with
her sister Mrs. George Shields.
VIM. Molonsy transacted business in
Willston last week. a.r
Rock has been hauled for the founda-
ton of the Wheelock grain Elevator
and work will be begun at once, it will
be highly appreciated by all the farmers
in this vicinity, and add a great deal to
the attractiveness Of Wheelock. De Laney
Bros. of Williston are the owners.
Moses Minor of Bowbells has bought
location for horel to be erected on
the corner of Main st. and First Ave.
Work will be begun as soon as the
plans can be completed. The size will
be 30x40 feet, two stories high. with
stone basement. and will be- finished
complete and up.to-date in every
respect. Wheelock is coming to the
front.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11

Mrs. Peter Keller. died at her home
south side of the Missouri river, on
Friday last, Aug. 5, during confinement.
At last accounts the child was alive
and doing we'll. The many friends Of
Mr.. Keller extend their sympathies
for his sad bereavement.
H. g. Farley, advance agent for "Sids
Tracked" which appears at tie Opera
House next Monday evening, was in
town Monday making arrangements
and billing the town for his show. We
can recommend this COMPANY as being
tirst-class, having seen it a number of
times throughout the eastern states.
Professor Eilithorp and wife returned
to Williston last week from their sum-
mer vacation with friends in the east.
The professor~has moved into his own
house. recently vacated by Agent
Benton, which he purchased several
months ago.
A. W. Tracy, the genial and energetic
agent Of the American Book Company
of Chicago, was transacting business
with the board o: education in this city
last week. Mr.. Tracy has claim a
short distance south of Ray, where his
family resides while he is, on the road.
G. J. Palda, manager Of the new town
site of Mondak, located in Montana,
close to the state kne about two miles
west of Buford, was business visitor in
the city Tuesday. He says that Mon
dak cannot prosper without the Will
listop Graphic. and accordingly ordered
his name placed on our subscription
list.
CHI. Parker, who was one of the
good shots" at the shooting tourna'
ment. is one of the youngest hotel men
in the state, and also one of the old
est. He is young man, but he has
been in the hotel business most of bis
life. For over twenty wears past he
has been familiar figure in the hotel
office to travelling men visiting North
Dakota, and for the past ten or dozen
years has been the proprietor Of the
Leland hotel at Minot, which until the
Dacotah was remodelled recently was
the largest hotel in the state, and in
cidentallv the most profitable also. 1t
is currently reported at Minot that Mr..
Parker's profits last year were over
S2O,OOO.-Grand Forks Herald.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11
OPERA HOUSE,
One Night, Monday, August

one Night. MONDAY, August 10.
A peculiar and up.to.date ILLUSTRATION
of the stage vagabond will be delineated
by tho popular comedian, julie Walters.
" hen Mr.. Walters will present his high
~ successful comedy, 'Side Tracked, "
in it's new dress. The play should not
be misconceiyed as q blood cQrdling
drama, for it was constructed by Mr..
Walters seven years ago for Laughing
purpose only' and such as it created a
most favorable impression from the
start. The scenes and actions Of the
play move with rapidity and contain
wholesome comedy and magnificent
scenery. Mr.. Walters ideas of stage
mechanism are entirely new to the
stage, and this seasons supporting ON
pany contains some of the most noted
artists from the Vaudeville stage.
Prices so and 75c
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11
FOR SALE OR RENT: -Good houses
for sale or rent on easy terms. Inquire
at the First National Bank.
Estray Notice

strayed from my place June 3rd,
seventeen head of cattle, without brand.
including seven mich COWS, of which
is dark red with bell on; four are red
and white spotted, with red neck and
head. one having bell on and one hav.
ing horns; one white with dark head
and neck: and one red one with white
spots; 2 two year old steers, one Of
which ia clear white and has horns. the
other is red with white spots and horns,
and eight yearlings. including two white
ones, one steer and one heifer; one
white bull with dark head and neck;
two red heifers; one yellow heifsr; one
black heifer and one black ateer, with
white spots. Any one having know
ledge of the above cattle will be 70.
warded by notifying or returning the
same to me. Chas. F. Peterson.
1tf Ray P. O., N. d.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11
Republican Clippings.

The following expressions of repub.
lican newspapers in regard to the late
republican state convention held at
Grand Forks. may open the eyes of the
honest republican voter as to the
methods used in nominating repub-
lican state ticket. Will the honest
republican voter support the ticket
when they know that their candidates
are the creatures of q political machine7
The kind of politics that puts good
man out OF office is a shame to the
state.-StarkweaLher Times.
Unless the bosses wish to lose their
Job they had better not PLAY the game
quite 80 strong.-Langdon Republican.
Until we get a primary election law
we shall have to put up with combina-
tons and Observation-Disclosures Cour-
Ter.
The defeat of Congressman Spalding
for denomination causes disappoint-
ment all over the state:-Casselton
Reporter.
The present method of nominating
candidates for state Offices are too sus-
ceptible eff fraud and chicanery.-Buf.
falo Express.
We believe that those who manipu-
lated the pro-conyention wires made a
serious mistake in turning down Mr..
spalding at this tipe.-Hunter Herald.
There are more people in the state OF
North Dakota today that are in favor of
a primary election law than there ever
has been Extraordinarily Optimist
The anomaly of state convention
defeating a candipate who was the per.
sonal choice ofnne. tentbs of the dele
gates could probably occur nowhere
else than in North Dakota.-Hankin-
son News.
While Mr.. Spalding generally has
something to do with his own defeats,
yet this instance only goes to show the
need of good primary law, giving the
people chance to have Say" in the
matter.-Fessenden News.
The iniquities of our nominating
system were never better explained
than at the Grand Forks convention last
week, when the wishes of majority Of
the republican electors Of the state were
trampled under foot.-Lisbon Free
Press
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11
The Comfortable Way.

When people travel they expect a
great deal in the way Of fine t,aius and
courteous attention. The North West
ern Line has MADE it's reputation by
meeting these demands and by keeping
abreast of the times. The North est
ern Limited is evidence Of its pro-
gressiye methods,-comfort every.
where on this rolling palace, and from
the time the traveller leaves Min
nespolis or St. Paul until arrival in
Chicago every want is anticipated and
provided for.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11
End of Bitter Fight.

1.-TWO physicians bad long and stub
born fight With an abcess on my right
loung" writes J. F. Hughes Of DUPONT,
Ga. land gave me up. Everybody
though my time had come; AZ = last
for Consumption. The benft received
was striking and 1 was on nv feet in .
few days. Now I've entirely reesined
my health" It coquers all Coughs,
Coulds and Throat and Lung trouble.
Guarnteed by s. Brownelps Drug Store.
Price SOC, and $1.OO. Trial bottles free.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11
Larger Sleeping Gar Berths.


One Of the few railroad companies
that owns and operates the sleeping
cars in service on its lines, is the Chic.
ago, Milwaukee & St. Paul:
The sleeping cars on this line were
formerly Pullman cars, operated by the
Pullman Company, but for dozen
years past the railway company has
owned and operated the sleeping car
equipment In building it's sleeping
cars, a departure from the old standard
pattern of cars has been made to the
extent of adding about six inches to the
width and height of the sleepers. This
permits Of wider and higher berths.
Length has also been added to berths,
50 that comfort is found in them which
is lacking in ordinary sleeping cars.
These large cars are in service on
practically all Of the lines of the 81. Paul
road, and are very popular with the
travelling public.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11
LOCAL ROUNDUP.

Miss Grace Nelson accompanied Miss
Louise Jaynes to Stroud to-day.
Harry Monroe returned home Mon.
day from the st. Louis Exposition.
Clifton Boyd Of White Earth is visit
Ing friends and relatives in this city.
Robert Porter. the young son of Mrs.
Carl Whittmeier, is ill with typhoid
fever.
Vira and Minnie Markell of Rolla are
visiting at the home of Chief of Police
MARKELL.
Mrs. Geo. Baker of Bakers Ferry,
and her daughter Mrs. Frank Davis of
Grinnel- were in Williston the first of
this week.
Foreman Brainard of the Graphic has
moved his family into the DR.. Van
Dyke house recently purchased by Mrs.
E. A. Wood ward,
Thestate board of equalization order.
cd reduction, of 20 per cent in Ward
county lard values and Is per cent In
Williams county land values.
Mrs. s. J. Mackenzie went to gilbert.
son hast Thursday to visit with her
daughter. Miss Clara Nelson, who has
been on the sick list for few weeks.
A letter from Anton Jevnager informs
% that he has decided to locate al
Spokane, Wash. He sends kind regards
TO all old friends.
Dr.. F. H. Van Dyke and wife went to
Culbertson Saturday, the Doctor return.
ing Sunday, while Mrs. Van Dyke re-
NAMED for few days visit with Mrs.
Brooks and other friends.
We understand that Bert Martin be.
aide from being baker can occasion
ally throw paint. We were informed
he done drst.class job the other day on
ono of cur Williams county clainshacks.
James Heffernan is now in charge OF
John Hetfernan's dray line. Jim has
had considerable experience in its
business and the public will receive
prompt and careful handling of their
patronage from him.
The First Settlers will hold meeting
and basket dinner at SpriDgbrook on
Augutt 20. Rev. Wheeler and other
speakers will be present on this oe-
casion, which promises to eclipse the
meeting held at the same place last
year.
W. A. Hall has leased Albert Patter-
sons barber shop and is now in charge
of that popular shop He has retained
A. J. Panger, the we'll known Williston
barber and has also secured the services
of B. n Preble, formerly with Prof.
Gordon.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11
The Democratic State Ticket.

The ticket placed in nomination bv
the democatic state convention at Grand
Forks is composed of the most capable
business men selected from the various
walks of life in different parts of the
state. They were chosen because of
their ability and fitness for the Offices
: assigned them, and not as reward for
political services rendered to the party.
There is not professional politician on
the ticket. The candidates were select
ed from the ranks of the most success
state. whose characters ave without a
blemish, and who rank tho highest in
the estimation of the better element of
the people in their respective sections.
Look them over. aud compare them
with the list Of professional politicians
and political wire pullers nominated on
the republican state ticket. What 4
contrast. Il is ND to the voters now to
say whether political iptr,yuera shall
handle tire rttairs Of the state, or wbeth-
er the business of the people snail be
conducted bv business mon selected
from among the people.
The officers of the North Dakota
Press Association are as follows:
President-S. A. Nve.
Vice Presidents-E. NJ. Crary and T.
M. Hancock.
.Secretary-Walt. C. Taylor.
Treasurer-Alvin Schmidt.
Executive Committeeman s.
Hager, A. L. Woods and G. G, Roise.
Send for Minot Business College
catalogue. 6t4
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11

The advices received this week from
special agents of the international Mer'
camille agency at the leading trade
centers of the country are IN the main
satisfactory. The spirit Of optimism is
growing and confidence in q good fall
and winter business increases from
week to week. Current activity in the
different industrial lines is not great
but it is better than it was q year
ago with the very wholesome inf u
ence of faith in better things. A
decided reaction has occurred in the
movement of stocks, but this is not due
to any material change in business pro-
poets.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11

Prof. Gordon, recently of Fargo. has
opened Rrst-e up to date antiseptic
barber shop unde- the Citizens Bank
in the Union Block. Give him call. l23
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11
Puts an End to it All.

A grievous vail oftimes comes as
a result of unbearable pain from over
taxed organs. Dizziness. Backache,
Liver complaint and Constipation. But
thanks to DR.. Kings New Life Pills
they put an end to it all. They are
gentle but though. They them. Only
l5c. Guarnteed by s. Brownel's Drug
Sf0ro
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11
Vail Paper

Go to the Williston Drug CO. for your
Up.to- Date Wall Paper, Painting and
Decorating. 5,O0Q rolls o. Wall Paper in
all shades and designs.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11
For Sale.

One Norman Stallion. 3 wears old, he
is Is. l6 Norman. l4OO weight. Will sell
Nesson, N. D. Geo. H. Mckay. SIT
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11
For Sale.

10 or ~ good broke teams It Q bar
gain. inquire of Pioneer Land O6ce.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11

Mapkato Commercial College, Man
kato, Mimi, gives you two mouths Tree
Take advantage of it.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11
Louisiana Purchase Exposition
St. Louis, May LIST. to Dec. 1T. 1904.

ever held.
THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY
will sell excursion tickets ct favorable.
rates. With suitable limits. For further
particulars see our local agent OF Great
Northern Ry., or address
F. I. Whitney,
Gent Pass'r &Ticket Agent.
- St. Paul. MINI.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11

At the republican county convention
held in this city last Saturday. F. b.
Chapman of Buford. F. B. Miller of
TioRs. DR.. J. H. Belyea and A. L.
Butler of Williston, were elected de-
legstes to the judicial convention to be
held at Minot on the 10th. The de-
leRates to the legislative convention are
J.H. Belyes, F. B. Chapman, Van R.
Brown and F. B. Miller,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11

Miss lena Ere elnan, who has been
out to her ranch IS miles north of the
city for the past mouth is again SO rvinR
her customers at her millinery en-
porium. Miss Freeman shows the
effects of her" outing" for the sun and
wind have certainly done their work
we'll. There is no vacation 80 beautiful
as that Of farmer" in North Dakota.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11

Taken Up-By the subscriber on or
about Aug, 7, 1904, on section 4, town
ship 1853. range 80. II head of horses.
10 head branded N P on right of neck
the body and one branded J M on left
shoulder, with lump on right shoulder.
prove property. pay charges and take
them away. WSeter Crosby.
Aug, 8. '04. [6t31 Baqual, N. D.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11

Oats For Sale.
Write Cornell Land Co., Willow City
n D,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11
Suicide Prevented.

The startling announcement that q
preventive of suicide had been discover
ed will interest many. A run down sys'
tenn, or dependency invariably precede
suicide and something has been found
that will prevent that condition which
makes suicide likely. At the first thought
of self destruction take Electric Bitters.
1t being great tonic and nervine will
strengthen the nerves and build up the
system. It's also great Stomach Liver
and Kidney regulator. Only 80. Salts
faction guaranteed by :. Brownell Drug
gist.
Our Town Has Public Spirit.
The Williston Graphic is pleased to
STATE that it appreciates the hearty re-
spouse made to our suggestion in regard
to sending one of our young ladies to
the Worlds Fair on the offer Of the
Manufacturers of the "Keytsone Maid'
and "Red Fern" cigar. We are pleased
to note that our dealers report a re-
newed interest in the contest. Our re-
preventative has interviewed Bruegger
Nero. Co., Robert Lucas, Hall & Patter.
son, Thomas Barney, Williston Drug
Co. and Mackersie & Dryer who handle
the cigars and they state they believe
one of our most popular young ladies
will win this contest. Let the good
work 90 on.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11
Public Sale.

Public Sale.
There will be Public Sale Of Personal
Property at the residence 1T l.. l..
Trump, nine miles north Of Williston,
Saturday, August l3. 5t2
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11

You will End a full line of Disc and
Shoe Drills at West & Woodman's. ATT
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11
90 ()()
For any Suit of Mems Clothing
in the Store.
BRUEGGER NERO. co.

For any Suit of Mems Clothing
in the Store.
BRUEGGER NERO. co.
Rev. H. Kerstetter will hold Episco.
pal services IN Wllliston, Sunday, Aug
q. morning and evening.
Miss Greta Struck, of Saginaw Mich,
arrived in Williston last Friday, and is
now the guest of her friend. Mrs.
Maggie Dow.
, A singing class will be organized on
Friday evening at o'clock at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Cslderwood. In.
structions free.
johnnie and Clara Snyder returned
Wednesday from their visit to Whee-
lock, where they have been the guests
of Miss Agnes Maloney.
There will be . Chicken Chowder
Supper 1T Palmer's school house for the
benefit of the Sunday School. Ice cream
and cake will be served also. On Aug.
25th.
A jolly party of girls and boys (mostly
.eirls) took . hsyrack ride to Bells
ranch to-day. where they will rusticate
for awhile on the banks of the Missouri,
fishing, bathing and bunting.
"A Controversy about Real Religion"
is the subject for instruction by the pastor
at the Congregational church next Sum
.dav morning. Simon Peter" is the
subject ut 8 o'clock in the evening.
Rev. Kerstetter and family are now
comfortably settled In their new beme
In this city. Al soon as satisfactory
= arrangements can be made regular
Episcopal services will be held in Will
aiston.
Emil Polege has been commissioned
postmaster At Polege, Williams county,
North Dakota, where q new postotfice
bus been established. Spe cial mail
dispatch to this Office from Ray has
been ordered.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Ross, who have
been visiting friends at Miles City,
Mont, for the past six weeks, returned
to their home ct Ayocs last Thursday.
They report the country between
Buford and Miles City as literally burn
ed by the drautb.
Rev. s. I. Ward, pastor of the Pres
bytsrian church at Payson, Utah, who
preached at the Congregational chuch
in this city last Sunday, is . brother-in-
law of Mrs. D. F. King, and with his
wife has been visiting several days with
Mr.. and Mrs. King.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-08-11

Send for Minot Business COLLEGE
catalogue. 1T
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-16
in A SPIRITED CONTEST
CORP. HARPER WON PRIZE
Guards Drill and Picnic at Tybee Was Success.

numbers. But the judges would not
decide which was right.
The men drilled for fully twenty
minutes before any one went out. The
last eight to stand up were Hartman and
Harper from D, Bailey and O'Neil from
B. Robertson and FurlOugh from c,
and Moore and Simon from A Of these,
Furlough was the first to go out. He
was followed by Moore.
The men then drilled for seven min
utes without a mistake. Riley, Bailey,
Simon and Hartman then went out in
the order named, leaving the three
winners. O'Neil was the first to fall
out and then Robertson, leaving Har-
per the winner. The prizes were $12.50
for the first, 81 so for the second and
SIS for the third
Sergt. Robertson was presented with
his company medal, as he was the last
man of his company to stand up,
though not the last one in the con-
test. The drill lasted from 8 until al
most IL o'clock.
large crowd attended the picnic
Lieut.. Harris, who had the floor of
the pavilion in charge during the drill,
kept the crowd well back so that all
could see. Capt. Travis was in charge
of the general committee having the
arrangements for the picnic in charge.
There was music during the after
noon and evening, and after the drill
there was dancing in the pavilion.