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~x tiv^' '•Ml-* UeC* R* The county officers, elepted at the election last fall were sworn in Monday and took up their duties for the next two years, Three new officers were sworn in, Mrs. W. C. Tatem, county superintendent M. C.Dillon and C. J. Helle, county commission ers. The board of county commis sioners elected W. D. Parshal chairman. The names of the officers fol lows: Electric Light Turned On City "Was Lighted for First time bylElectric Light Saturday I Lights Illuminated City The current was turned on for the first time from the new city light plant Saturday night and citizens every where turned out to see the effect. There are ten large arc lights placed at differ ent points in the city and they make everything almost as bright as day. Williston is, we believe,, the best lighted city of its size in the state. People are busy getting their houses wired and having them eonnected up^withthe city plant COUNTY OFFICIALS TAKE OATH OF OFFICE Buar4 of County Officials Meet Monday and Coun ty Officers are Sworn in. and it will noiffie longlSoK'allN* of Williston will be lighted with electricity.. The water is also turned on and people are getting it connect ed with their houses. Reserving Coal Lands The following is the text of Senator Hansbrough's bill re^ serving to the government thc title of all coal, lignite, pe troleum and natural gas depos its within the public domain: shall at all times be and remain ijn the United States, and shall not be conveyed or disposed of to any person, firm or corpora tion by grant, patent or other wise. "That all grants, patents,, or public form of conveyance of the public lands of the United States hereafter made to any person, firm or corporation shall reserve to the United States the title to all coal, lignite petroleum and the natural gas deposits con tained in land so granted, pat ented and so forth: Provided That the provisions of this sec tion shall not apply to any grant, patent or other form of conveyance made by the United States in which the right to such grant, p: tent or other form of conveyance had become fixed and determined prior to the passage of this act: Provided further, That the foregoing pro visions shall not apply when the apparent right to such grant, patent or other form of convey ance has been acquired by frad ulent act. "That nothing herein contain ed shall prevent the owner of any land acquired snbject to the exceptions and reservations of this act from using such deposits for his own domestic needs. "That all public lands subject to settlement and entry under the public land laws of the Unit ed States heretofore withdrawn rom settlement and entry on account of oal, lignite, petrol SPT?' imi WW? iWWWW «9,T V^wu V. "t «_ I ." V* \Z L. h. Lampman, sheriff B, L. Hardaway, treasurer E. M. Atterberay, auditor H. E. Field, register of deeds A, H. Brown, clerk of court A. L. Butler, probate judge. Van R. Brown, states attorney J. C. Field, surveyor Mrs. W. C, Tatem, Supt. G. M. Thomas, coroner Commissioners: W. D. Par shall, Wm. Adams, J. E. Pettis, M. C. Dillion and C. Helle. eum or natural gas? known or supposed to exist therein shall, from and after the passage of this act, be opened to settlement and entry under the public land laws." Farmers Burn Phone Poles Fuel Famine of Northern Half of State Still Serious—Farmers Burn Telephone Poles The fuel famine, especially in Ward county, continues and farmers everywhere are suffering untold agonies from the cold. Mohall, Calvin and Crookston are among the tqwns sqjfcring most from the lack of •yw &al The first car of coal reached Mo hall Sunday afternoon but there were hundreds of people wanting it and it was given out in sack fulls. Farmers south west of Mohall chopped down over a mile of telephone poles to use for coal. The noecar of coal did not relieve the situation and the commercial club has made sev eral calls to Minneapolis for more coal. The railroads claim that they are doing all they, can to relieve the situation* but are they? They succeed in getting passen ger trains thru then why not coal trains? Reports state that cars of coal were "Lost in the Shuffle," and had to be looked up. It appears that the roads have not been trying very hard to relieve the suffering people of this state or car loads of coal would be run straight thru in stead of being '"Lost in the Shuf fle." Unless something is done and done at once there will be many a shack upon the prairies of our state where the inmates will freeze to death for the lack of a little coal. Death of John R. Major John R. Major, a well known resident of McKenzie county, and fattier of Mrs. David Sang of this city, died at his home last Thursday. Saturday morning John Grogan drove Rev. Hollett to the home and the funeral was held at one o'clock. After a short but impressive service the remains were brought to this city and laid to rest in the Will iston cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community is with the relatives in their great be reavement. OBITUARY Died Thursday Jan. 3rd, 1907, at his home in McKenzie county, seven miles south west of Willis ton, John R. Major, of heart fail ure. Mr. Major was born in VOL. Xll NO 28 WILLISTON. WILLIAMS COUNTY. NORTH DAKOTA. THURSDAY. JAN UARY,10 l»07. Price, $1.50 per Year in idv Fort Atkensen, Wis., Feb. 20, 1854 and was one of a family of four. His father, be longed to the U. S. Army and was a member of Company D., 29th Wisconsin Infantry, He died on the first of January 1894. His mother is seventy years old and lives only two miles from her son's claim. He leaves two brothers, his onlv sister having died 13 years ago. John R. Ma jor was married to Miss Aurelia O 2 0 1 8 7 5 an is on ix re re five of whom are living. Mr, Major was a kind and faithful husband and father. He united with the Congregational church of New Chester 20 years ago and has always been an active consistent member. A braver soul never lived and his thoughts were for his family and friends. He died, as he lived, in the full faith of Christ, his redeemer. Annual Meeting Commercial Club Williston Commercial Club Held Annual -Meeting—Board of Directors Elected The Williston Commercial club held its annual meeting in the conrt house Tuesday evening when a board of directors were, elected, six of them to serve for two years and the remaining five for one year. The directors elected were: A. L. Knauf, G. B. Metzger, E. C. Carney, John Bruegger, Fred West, C. Ellithorpe, for two years L, B. Dochterman, A. Bradley. H, C. DeLaney, E. N. Disney and A? EU Brown,.(or qne ye**i\ It will be the duty of the board of directors to elect the officers of the club for the coming year. A number of important mat ters were taken up during the meeting, the principal one being the question of the raising of funds toward the college which this city is after. Williston has besides the amount raised at the time of the sale of the lots, donations amounting to about fifteen hundred dollars and it was the general opinion that this should be raised to $3,QQ0. Upon motion the chair ap pointed N. B. Ludowese as a committee of one to solicit dona tions and complete the work be fore the 19th as the decision of the examining committee will be made by the 22nd. This meeting of the club was the best held since its organiza tion and lasted, until midnight. JUBILEE SINGERS PLEASE AUDIENCE The Dixie Jubilee Singers Gave Concert Friday Evening— The Best Ever The entertainment given by the Dixie Jubilee Singers Friday was a rare treat to the music vi of W is to the opening chorus to the final number on the program every in it a a us a us a crowded and everyone present 11 went home more than satisfied. Should this company return to our city next year Williston will need a new hall to hold the' crowd that will be sure to greet them. Turn in Tour Money Don't forget that inside of a few days the decision will be made on the college proposition. If the solicitor does not see you send the money or the amount you will give, to the treasurer. Time is money now so send in the coin. 1 MEN'S SUITS Mens $7 suits now $ 5.60 Nens $9 suits now 6 40 Mens $10 suits now 8.00 Lens 12,50 suits now 10.00 Mens $ 15 suits now 12 00 Mens $ 18.50 suits 14.80 Mens $20 00 suits 16.00 coats, jriR^ir *1. %-V'v'•'•:" ., in price. 1 4, 'irv THE GREAT JANUARY CLOSING Out Sale at Bruegger's Department Store For the next two weeks we are offering great reductions on all of our Mens' and Boys' Suits, Overcoats and Trousers. These goods are all strictly high class mer chandise and this seasons make. We are determined to clean up all of our odds in winter,clothing therefore will give you achance to take advantage of these bargain prices. MENS OVERCOATS Mens $5 Coats $ 3.75 Mens $12.50 coats 9 38 Mens $ 15 coats 11.25 Mens 16 50 coats 12.38 Mens $18 coats 13 50 Mens $20.00 coats 15.00 These are just a few so as to give you an idea what we are doing. We also have a fair run of sizes left in Ladies and Childrens Underwear both wool and fleece lined, which we are closing out at great reduced prices. It will pay you to come and look them over. In our shoe department we have arranged a special bargain counterZfilled with all styles of shoes at sacrificed prices, Re member these prices mean a great saving to you. Bruegger Mercantile Co. We will place on sate Friday Jan. 4, onr entire stock of this season stylish over 111 »•«.» so Mens and Boys at a discount of per cent oft* for days only.iO Come in and get anew Overcoat at a big Lowering CREENCARD BROS The Williston Graphic Sells Land Office Blanks 4 lr \rt' .' 1 BOYS SUITS Boys $3 suits $ 2.26 Boys $4 suits 8.00 Boys $5 suits 8.75 Boys $6.50 suits 4.88 Boys $8 suits 6.00 Boys $ 10.00 suits 7.50 OFF Mens and Boys Overcoats "f? ,' 'i#}{S *•11 '*V** *C S'. 'wtfJV.rt-- *f- I