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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
3
Local items from Linton North Dakota and Emmons County include sales at Miss Smith’s hats and C Rowerdink sales, notices of for sale residences, farm help wanted, and animals for sale. Reports cover frost damage to peach crops, a county Republican caucus date, church services, travel notes, and court and banking updates.
Correspondence notes three days of rain boosting prospects for a good crop year. Local events include a sermon by Rev Vorhees of the Board of Foreign Missions in English, moves by Rev B W Lammers, a hunting trip return, a humorous cow incident delaying a teacher, and minor injuries. Also mentions orange consumption aiding recovery and two local ads for land and teams in Emmonsburg and Linton, North Dakota.
Two prominent Washington society women observe congress in a gallery. They exchange views on the members with one being buoyant about their “alert and businesslike” appearance and the other musing Washington would react by delivering a joking farewell quip about the GOP.
Strayed from Gro. W. Bunce of Linton North Dakota three weeks ago two dark brown or black mare colts age two and yearling neither branded one three year old colt with stocking legs behind one bay three year old colt with star in forehead reward offered for information. Also advertisement for sand plastering and gravel delivery by E. W. Chase delivering large or small quantities at reasonable rates.
A large map showing the Pacific Coast extension through South Dakota North Dakota Montana Idaho and Washington is on display at the local station. It highlights farming stock raising dairying and fruit growing regions with ample opportunities. Descriptive books and maps are free from agent W E Cote.
A brief item notes new woods laces and embroideries showcased at Miss Smith's shop. The short notice highlights craftwork and boutique offerings without further details.
The Linton market shows Wheat No 1 Northern at 1c and No 2 Northern at Ste 1c with several grades listed. Barley No 4 at dic 7e, Durum Wheat No 1 at 7de, Oats No 3 at 40 and No 4 at 39 2, packed stocks priced, Cream 24c, Keys 10c.
Advertising copy touts a four cylinder Ford touring runabout with rumble seat for 850 dollars. The 20 horsepower model seats five, runs on an 80 inch wheelbase, and claims Ford never knocks a competitor. Solicitor B Irvine endorses the offer.
A New York Press retrospective recounts a tale of a guest who aided friends in hardship by hosting meals and generosity. The hostess later rebukes the hosts for extravagance, suggesting their own fault in distress and the need to learn frugality.
A column discusses Wall Street superstitions and luck charms worn or carried by financiers. Tales include a cane with a steel rod and leather rings, a lucky watch fob with an animal charm, and an ink well that supposedly transfers luck. The piece also notes hereditary luck and secret pockets in tailor-made suits. The second piece images a Brazilian Rio Grande town kitchen window pane and servants working hours illustrating servant life and security practices.
The New York American states monism as the doctrine that mind and matter are one. It emphasizes that God and the universe disregard the supernatural and that all parts form a single stupendous whole governed by universal cosmic laws. Mind cannot exist without matter, and vice versa, two sides of the same reality.
An excerpt laments rampant crime and ignorance across the equator region, depicting a 25 000 mile span as a black blue of savagery. It calls for civilization to reform and paint the area white with improvement. The voice critiques stingy men and notes moral declines.
North Dakota citation hearing in Emmons County for the estate of Phoebe A House deceased. Albert House petitions for letters of administration to be granted, with hearing set for a Saturday in May 1908 at the Emmons County Court House in Linton. Respondents Lytmian House, Mrs Sop Banks, and Ernest B Feeney notified to appear and show cause.
Notice is given that Edward Hrue of Linton North Dakota has fled notice of his intention to make final proof for Homestead Entry No. 1100 dated September 25 1905 for Lot 1 2 3 and 4 Section 3 Township 151 North Range 77 West Fifth Principal Meridian. Proof to be made before J A Weatherby United States commissioner at Linton North Dakota on June 2 1908. Witnesses: Carroll Gilbert Dakem William Maxwell Dakem Isaac Jacobson Strasburg N D St Phos Austin Strasburg North Dakota.
The interior department Land Office at Binmamoxw Neb announces Harvey of Linton Neb files intent to make final proof for Homestead Entry 23115 dated May 1 103. Proof before United States Commissioner L Weatherby in Linton June 15 108. Witnesses B Pitcher Ohio NJ Mie Dornsife Dake Jossie J Sandidge W E Petrie Linton.
Notice from the Land Office at Hismarck North Dakota dated April 25 100k announces Barbara Volk formerly Bandana M of Hague North Carolina intends five year final proof to support homestead entry no assigned for the southeast quarter section 26 township 130 range 75 west of the fifth principal meridian. Proof will be given June 10 108 before B P Gooks clerk of the district court in Emmons County at Linton North Dakota. Witnesses include Joseph Uchier Frank Frison Frank Grow Jonehinse and Ohh all of Hague North Dakota and Mage Mo Owoiew.
Notice by the General Land Office listing a public sale of a land tract in Section 18 Township 11 for May 1908. Bidders must be present at the office at 10 o'clock a.m. to bid. adverse claimants should file claims or objections by the sale date. Register MoL Jewenr and Receiver Joan Satterlund sign the notice.
Notice is given by Caroling Balllett administrator of the estate of Edward Bartlett late of Emmons County North Dakota to creditors and all persons having claims against the deceased to present them with vouchers within four months after first publication to Clas Coventry at his office in Linton Emmons County North Dakota.
Sealed bids for the erection of four school houses in Exeter School District North Dakota will be received by the Exeter School District Board up to opening time Friday May 1908. Bids must be enclosed in a marked envelope and addressed to Kochi Doseh Clerk. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Clerk's residence. The successful bidder must furnish a bond for faithful performance. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of Erectors dated March 2.
The notice lists a land claim and the required witnesses for a five year continuous residence. Judge Carley and county official Linton set May 1 to determine proof of residency. Named witnesses include Michael Goldade Joseph Mitzel Andreas Rehwelteer Jacob Hither and others from Marie.
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