Butter and cattle trade notes and political convention
The article details dairy butter pricing and production methods in several counties, noting farm butter often stays for home use and local trade, with prices around 5 to 25 cents per pound. It also covers North Dakota political events, including the Burleigh county congressman race, speeches, and the St. Louis platform debate with McKinley support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Town
Chicago
Ing
Hughes
North Dakota
Burleigh
Viets
E. A. Williams
R. N. Stevens
Harvey Harris
Burleigh County
Missouri Slope
Combine
Moffet
St. Louis
Messrs. Spalding
Cass
Hansbrough
Ramsey
Johnson
Nelson
Adams
Ransom
Fuller
Stutsman
Clifford
Grand .Forks
Miller
Richland
Halverson
Pembina
Fox
Bottineau
Tuttle
Morton
Bartlett
Griggs
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Amilton
Lincoln
Grant
Blaine
United States
Wm. McKinley
United States Treasury
State Convention at Fargo Ends With Delegation Struggle
The Fargo state convention opened with LaMoure era influence and a unit rule for delegations. Committees named and a combine ticket proposed for delegates and alternates while disputes over regional representation triggered protests by Judge Cochrane and Capt Viets, highlighting Burleigh county opposition to Moffet aligned leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
LaMoure-Robinson
Col. Geary
Jud LaMoure
Roach
LaMoure
Col Robinson
State Central Committee
G. W. Harrison
W. F. Winter
W. J. Sprague
Combine
C. M. Johnson
Richland County
Hanson
Trail
T. Satterthwaite
Cass
G. M. Devine
G. H. Bingenheimer
Morton
Alexander Hughes
Burleigh
Austin King
Sargent County
G. W. Soliday
Foster
E. H. Kent
Nelson
M. B. Cassell
Steele
H. L. Dickinson
Stark
W. A. Caldwell
Dickey
Devils Lake
Pembina
Grand Forks
Wodyfth
Missour Slope
Cass County
Cochrane
Capt. Viets
Hughes
Burleigh County
Swallow
Capt. Hughes
Bismarck
Moffet
Convention Attendees Include Deputy Treasurer Robinson
Deputy Treasurer Robinson attended the convention along with many newpeanes boys from the state. The Settler reports no current information on railroads influencing local politics. Auditor Braddock, by winning the largest vote at the bounty convention, carried credentials and acted as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Newpeanes
Braddock
Political maneuvering at Dim Burleigh county caucus
The article recalls figures from Fargo and surrounding counties as delegates discuss state ticket votes. It notes Emmons Burleigh alliances, names Paters Andrus Parker Baker Stevenson, and criticizes the LaMoure camp while predicting the party slate including Hughes Lauder Wallin Rose and Bartlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Dunlap
Valley City Board
Spalding
Cass County
Johnson
Will Packer
Jamestown
Burleigh County
Emmons
Burleigh
Frank Brigge
Morton County
Jud la Moure
Andrus
Casselton
Cass
Emmons County
St. Louis
Colliens
Major Edwards
T. 8
Underhill
Stark
H. L.dickinson
Harmony
Slope
Dickinson
Senator McGillivray
Don Stevenson
Bill Wade
Stevenson
Grand Forks
Deep Sea
Combine
Alexander Haghva
Geo. Bingenheimer
Mesars
Baker
Parker
Wiiter
Connor
Campbell
St. Paul
Flora Campbell
Virginia
Messrs
Braddock
Armstrong
Moorbhead
Jud LaMoure
Pembina
Roach
Robinson
Hansbrough
State Central Committee
Moffet
Man Runneth
Willie Moffet
Missouri
Bismarck
Macaulay
Titus Oates
Laird
Capt. Hughes
Lauder
Wallin
Devine
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Major Murphy
Senator Rourke
Ransom
Judge Lauder
Judge Rose
Bartlett
Griggs
Charley Stanley
Kidder
Alex. Hughes
LaMoure
R. Allin
Walsh
Ate
Lost mare description from township lands
From section 4 township 135 range 77 a dark bay mare three years old with no brand and a scar above the right front hoof. Address J R Epice Livona North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Epice
Livona
N. D
Bulls sold at auction misspelled mix of breeds and ages
Three bulls described with breed labels Short horns and Red Polled, ages two and two years old, with prices and figures including 9 and 16 and 1.188. the text is fragmentary and unclear about seller or date.
County Correspondence Notes April Updates from Around Area
Lively notes from April 15 along with April 18 reports from Glanaven Glencoe Hampton and nearby towns. Mentions visits by Mrs F D Smith Mrs Anna E Kelley Mr John Jackson and family news including a new daughter and return of M E Waldreff. Reports on school term starts farm work weather and local travel as well as a proposed ferry by Veteran Ben and a McKinley led delegation to Fargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livena
F. D. Smith
Williamsport
Fort Rice
Barney Burbage
Anna E. Kelley
F. P. Knudtson
John Jackson
Glencoe
M. E. Waldreff
Haptonstall Place
James B. Gayton
Hampton
Wesley Baker
Emmons County
Fargo
Dansr
Glanaven
Sass
Glanaven School
Baird
Fort Yates
Putnam
Ben Corbin
Johnnie Jackson
Pearl Fuller
Burr Oak School
Macdonald
J. H. Haptonstall
Geo
Laverly
Gayton
Sheriff Shier
Daisy Conan
Glentet
Burr Oak Woods
Perry Gilman
Spencer
Ben
Emmons
Farge
McKinley
Harris
Burleigh County
Falkenstine
Bismarck
Harrie
Silver Butte Creek
Glencoe Bank
Local notices from Williamsport area highlight events and ads
This page lists household ads and notices from Williamsport and nearby areas. Items include repairs by Francis Jaszkowiak and John Leonard's visit, school board minutes forthcoming, hats and medicines at J L Boutillier, a social at Sterling schoolhouse, close-to-cost shoe sale by W L Yeater & Co, emigration to Montana, various county residents traveling, a religious service by Rev J G Smith, a dangerous illness of Mrs Frank Parks, and a wedding of City Editor Foley and Miss Emma Beardsley in Bismarck. Also noted are the old settlers lance, births, and stock missing from Frank Ringins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Jaszkowiak
John Leonard
Glanavon
Williamsport
Cherry Grove
J. L. Boutillier
L. T. Hamilton
Jamestown
William Deering
Sterling School
W. L. Yeater & Co
Ietter
Immigration Committee
F. Carl Fischer
Southern Emmons
J. G. Smith
Frank Parks
Redoute
Dickinson
Mra. Parks
Emmons County
Gsven
Henry van Beek
Frank Ringins
Tell
N. D
Foley
Bismarck Tribune
Emma Beardsley
Bismarck
Archibald Currie
Lance
Peter Shier
T. P. Lee
John Walden
G.J. Higbee
Bryant
Napoleon
Thomas McCrory
J. D. Flynn
W. B. Andrus
Ed. Coover
Myrtle Conver
Mary Lee
Luella Cronk
Horse with saddle found near Williamsport North Dakota
A horse arrived at M. R Williamsport in North Dakota on April 9 1896. It had a leather halter and a saddle but no visible brands. The owner is not identified in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estraay Asd
M. R
Williamsport
N. D
Williamsport Sunday School to Reorganize on May 8
The Williamsport Sunday school will reorganize on Sunday May 8 at 11 o clock in the Williamsport schools house. All are invited to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Stolen horse notice and hotel expansion notice
A black horse with a white face and branded J on the shoulder, weighing 650 to 900 pounds, missing with a left front foot deformity. a $3 reward for recovery information. Also notice from The Pioneer Hotel about added space and improved facilities, seeking patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadebos
Bung
Glencoe
N. de
Pioneer Hotel
W. L. Yustan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Webb Bros
Dakota Block
Bismarck, N.D
Custer Hotel
L. C
Jess Goode
Williamsport, N. D
E. CA
Wifth Street
Bismarck, N. D
Maln County
Rare & Holt
Main Street
Louis Larson
Fourth Street
North Ora
Dugota Block
Opilarens
B. A. Wratays
Vtevens
Will AM Hs Sementow
Bismarck, W.D
F. G. Date
Fabio and
Conyeyanesr
BO. W. Lynn
Rpohester, N. D
Pte Anansion
District C
Israee Bomestead
Gellers
J.L. Boutillier
Dealer
Kilso
Steele-Williamsrt
Williams
H. W. Grambs
Sheridan House
Gulf River
Bismarce, N.D
THE
First National Bank
Bismarce, N. D
Capital
General Banking
H.L. Michelson
Meat Market
Buckeye Mowers
Harvesters
Stickney
North Side R.A
Steele, HD
Henry Mayer
G. A
Winchester
Y D. R
Dakota
Pioneer Journal of the County
Gooderham
Walter Ells
L. D. Small
Schoolhouse No. 1
G. A. Herolz
S. E. Ryder
Chas. McIntyre
Badger Ranch
Wm. McAllister
Squire Weiler
John Parker
Clarence East
E. Ryder
Jerry Casey
Whittier Place
Pleasant View
Gavaas
J. L. Boutillier’s
Gerrit Haak
Holland
Big Timber
Montana
W.L. Yeater & Co
Francia Juszkowiak
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
Martian Bosch
Selz
Jerry Cole
Jerry
Ses
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