Pioneer Days in Williamsport and Surrounding Areas
Williamsport and nearby communities report on local events from April 25 1800. Notes include a school officer election date set for June 17, new teacher at Thistlethwaite, births, a judge's salary, livestock losses, a prairie fire near Williamsport, fire brigade efforts, property losses at Mr Rhud’s, seed wheat seekers, meadow oats grass danger, daily mail petitions, money order office in Williamsport, and various visits and relocations among locals such as the Corbins Heisler and the Winchester correspondence crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Sterling
Scholarship And Liberalism In The Pursuit Of Truth
A reflective note defines scholarship as devotion to knowledge and the search for truth. It links scholarly life to feeling the era, embracing liberty of thought and action, and loving humanity.
Immense Tree Leaf from Ceylon Palm Captivates Observers
A leaf from the Ceylon tallpot palm, reaching up to 100 feet in height, was measured to be so extensive that it could cover twenty men. The remarkable specimen drew attention for its extraordinary span and shade potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Nervous Wreck Credits Peruna Tonic For Recovery
A letter from Appleton Wisconsin describes severe nervousness loss of sleep appetite and strength. After using Peruna for several months the writer reports regained vigor better color and weight and endorses Peruna as a premier tonic and strength builder. A Tennessee reader also praises Peruna as the greatest tonic and system builder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brroebe
Appleton
Wis
Charles Brown
Box
Rogersville
Tenn
Earth
Pollock Notes From Progress April 0 Miss Frances Farrell Visit
Report from Pollock Progress notes visitors and local news. Miss Frances Farrell of Kintyre N D visits Pollock on Sunday. Mrs John Tuntland returns to Shields N D. Mrs Cliff Haney leaves for Calumet Mont where H has homestead. A Dale dance for 60 attendees. Grandma Pulling improves after a stroke. local health updates. church vandalism investigated as felony. Overland Telephone plans extend into Dale area. Sheriff and others respond to stabbing in Winifred with minor injury. suspect in county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Haney
Calumet, Mont
Cliff
Overland Telephone Company
Dale
John Winterberg
Jim Stewart
Ed McConville
Tracy Ranch
Frank McConville
Overland
Firman Tullock
Guy Tullock
Frank Wright
Winifred
Bob Monroe
Royal Cranston
Winifred Times
Monroe
Cranston
Light Breaks Deep Ocean Spotlighting 3000 Feet
An English oceanographic expedition reports distinct traces of light detected at depths exceeding 3000 feet, revealing surprising illumination far below the sea surface.
Temvik Notes Share Spring Activity and Local News
Edward Graf returns to Temvik as spring work proceeds. Residents report farm work, auctions, and travel to Aberdeen, Bismarck, and Hazelton. A baby boy born to Dave Colquhoun and wife arrives in Aberdeen, while church services and a Sunday school organization occur at Dodd school house.
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Dave Colquhoun
Aberdeen
School Attendance and Achievements Highlight May Notes
Clara Brush enrolled Monday and Viola Brush visited school while Dorothy Fehlhaber and Martha Craf were absent on Monday. Ernest Kuch missed Friday and Johnnie Schatz in fourth grade achieved perfect spelling last week. P F Schmidt visited on April 8. Agnes V Po nath of Linton and Jennie Van Dyk of the Misses Asta T. Po nath of Linton also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Brush
Ernest Kuch
P F. Schmidt
Viola Brush
Dorothy Fehlhaber
Johnnie Schatz
Agnes V
Asta T. Ponath
Linton
Jennie van Dyk
Hartford Items People and happenings from April twelve
Jim and Regenia Farrell attended an entertainment by Mr Sheffield. Farmers work crops hoping for rain. Rev Ponath organized a Sunday School at Lawler school house with Mr Richardson elected superintendent and Mr Brewer assistant. Sunday School at two. Mr Sheffield closed a three month school term with a successful evening program. Weather turns windy and cooler with fires reported near the river and pastures. Otto Schaap buys horses. Maxwell car advertised. Gerrit Dornbush visits Hull and South Dakota friends. Tony Ver Hoeven recovering northwest of Westfield. Prof Renskers seen in gas-less auto. Kelly advertises ninety five head of horses at Blore’s in Winona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Regenia Farrell
Mr. Sheffield
Ponath
Lawler School House
Richardson
Brewer
Sheffield
Gerrit
Gerrit Dornbush
Hull
South Dakota
Tony Ver Hoeven
Hull Spooning School
Westfield
Prof. Renskers
Speel
Sam
Aprl Macaroni wheat and Percheron stallion listed
A notice mentions Aprl Macaroni wheat and a registered Percheron stallion, addressed to CC Hazelton in North Dakota.
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Cc Hazelton
N. D
Local Notes From Hull Hash April Update
Hank is recovering from a severe grippe attack. Tony Compaan is on the sick list under Dr Richey care. Farmers are preparing fields with some seeding done. Jos Slagh hosts two night Visitors Home sick Bill and his side kicker. Dr Britts the Linton horse doctor was here Thursday. Will Green keeps roads warm between his place and the sand bank. Nellie Van Soest, who sprained her ankle last week, is greatly improved and appears to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Meinhover
H. V. Wilson
Clen Ullin
Ed. Kerpa
Idaho
Dave Calquhoun
Aberdeen
William Conrad
Hazelton
Andy Sneberg
Jacob Graf
Bismarck
Claude Harwood
Martin Ohlhauser
Bismarck J
Tony Compaan
Dr. Richey
Jos
Slagh
Bill
Will Green
Nellie van Soest
Sand Creek Community News Delivers Sunday Visits and Picnic
Windy day noted as Rev. Butchat held services at Sand Creek and Horsehead. Visitors included Adam Haversock Jacob Peter Matilda at Mr. Brewers. Peter and Mary Schmidt and J Graff from Temvik attended church. A Sand Creek schoolhouse picnic with ice cream cake and lemonade followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Haversock
Jacob
Peter
Matilda
Peter Schmidt
J. Graff
Temvik
Sand Creek
H. Nesseth
Snipers in War And The Franc Tireur Origins
Snipers in War trace the term to the franc tireur free shooter. The civilian fighter lacks a uniform or formal army tie and targets the invading force, illustrating a historic view of improvised resistance.
Emmons County invites bids for Linton courthouse heating plant
The Emmons County Board invites sealed bids by 4:00 p.m. May 8 2015 for a steam heating plant system including pipes radiators and installation at the Linton North Dakota courthouse Plans and specs will be available after April 22 2015 in the county auditor's office marked proposals for heating plant Bids require an 8 certified check equal to 10 percent of bid and the board may reject any or all bids Dated April 8 19018 John Br Nyder Auditor of Emmons County ND By order of the Board of County Commissioners
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Board of County Commissioners
Emmons County
North Dakota
Linton
N. D
N D
A. D
John BR
Bnyder
Board of County Commis
City of Linton Notice to Vacate Streets
Notice is given that a petition filed by the Linton city council seeks vacating 5th street from Schley Avenue to Hickory Avenue westward and 7th street north from Hickory Avenue to Western Avenue in Hunter's Addition Emmons County North Dakota The petition will be heard May 1 1015 at 4 pm by the city council Dated November 19 19 with auditor’s seal
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Linton
Emmons
North Dakota
5Th
Schley Avenue
Hickory Avenue
7Th
Hunter
Emmons County
Sald d
Success or failure which Attend Mankato College Ad
An advertisement touts that enrolling at Mankato Commercial College in Mankato Minnesota leads to success rather than failure, claiming assured outcomes for students.
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Mankato Commercial College
Mankato, Minn
Adv
North Dakota Emmons suit summons heirs Fauth Rosin
State of North Dakota in Emmons county district court summons defendants to answer plaintiff Michael Baumgartner in 1915. The complaint lists numerous Fauth Rosin heirs and unknown heirs or creditors. Attorneys Armstrong Cameron of Linton ND issue the summons with a March 6 1915 filing date and 30 days to respond.
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State of
North Dakota
Emmons
Michael Baumgartner
Christof Fauth
Christina Fauth
Jacob Fauth
Johannes Fauth
Philipp Fauth
Henry F. Fauth
Johan Rosin
Jacob Rosin
John Rosin
Peter Rosin
Elizabetha Brand
Philippina Fink
Katharina Schmidt
Heira
Christina Rosin
Friedrich Fauth
Linton
Emmons County
Armstrong & Cameron
N. J
Judemunt
P. O
N. D
J P. Qiedt
P.O
Eureka
Foreclosure Notice on Kanis Mortgage in Emmons County
Mortgage by Gysbert Kanis to Y Hyde dated 1909 filed in Emmons North Dakota will be foreclosed. Property is the southeast quarter of section 27, township 129, range 70 west containing 160 acres more or less. Sale at Emmons County Courthouse in Linton on May 8 1915 at 2 pm to satisfy $3837.44 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gysbert Kanis
Y. Hyde
Register of Deeds
Emmons
North Dakota
8. Y. Hyde
Sprague State Bank of
Caledonia
Minnesota
8. Y. Slyde
Emmons County
Linton
County of
Charles 8
Hyde
Notice of Mortgage Default and Public Sale in Emmons ND
Notice states Edith FE Johnson defaulted on a mortgage to John Weinstein dated August 12 1913 recorded in Emmons ND. The property described as east half of the southwest quarter etc in section 6 township 138 north range 74 will be sold at public sale at the courthouse door in Linton at 2:00 PM on May 8 1915 to satisfy the debt plus taxes and costs totaling 691.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith FE. Johnson
Xingle
John Weinstein
Mortgngee
Register of Deeds
County of
Emmons
North Dakota
Baldo Morean
Andie
Linton
Carsy
Lowwalx
Acenlionboe Ohkala
Enmrere
Wdak Hidse Duenmare
A. D
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Anton Kalberer
W.S. Casselman
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Josie Streeter
Sheriff McGee
Dick Thistlethwaite
Waldorff
Winchester Hotel
Wade
Afr
Rhud
Mencken
John Kurtz
James Corbin
Mrs. Heisler
Winchester
Honstain
D. Cummins
Wallace Petrie
Mr. Carley
FURS
D. Bergman & CO
T. Paul, Minn
F. G. Streeter
Agen
Peruna
Pollock
Frances Farrell
Kintyre, N. D
John Tuntland
Shields
O. E. Meyers
Grandma Pulling
Shockey
Geo. Rose
la Grippe
Rose Larson
Miss Thorson
W. H. Loutzenhiser
Temvik, North Dakota
Edward Graf
P. R. Engebretson
Thornton
Iowa
Dodd
Wood
Wishek
E. P. Zunkel
Highland Township
Zunkle
John Heer
Blanche Buck
Julius
Agnes Bieber
Jacob Weber
Messrs
Peter F. Schmidt
Fred Schafer
Martha
Ella Craf
Hartford
Mr. Linderman
Henry
Otto Schaap
Michigan
Kelly
Blore
H. Blore
Winona
Hank
Dr. Britts
Butchat
Horsehead
Huber
Johnnie Riedlinger
Lydia
Schmidt
M. Reich
Johnnieg
Schnitchell
Dak
Beaver Valley Hospital
W. C. Wolverton
Oigare
M.britt
Temvir Cash
Chris. Albrecht
Prop
R. U. Brown
Nordak
MaofPan
Chas. L. Stedman
Seeme
Plana
Temyvik, North Dakota
ACME
State of North Dakota
Helorich Fanth
Camelon Attorneys
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