"When Unity town was organized, Dennis Lawler felt he was entitled to the honor of having it named after him, but P.B. Williams, another early settler wished to have it called 'Unity,' which was the name of a town in Maine from which he came. Upon the suggestion of Noah Comstock, the matter was decided by lot, Mr. Williams drawing the longest 'cut,' won."

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[Source: Osseo News, 29 Apr. 1937.]