20 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1897
Page
1
The Record notes second class entry at Williamsport Postoffice and reports Steele Ozone editor’s eye complaint. It covers a New York wedding, Henry Crews’ summary of current markets, railcar and road earnings, corn and wheat yields, iron ore movement, and optimistic inland trade sentiment ahead of fall business.
Logan county accepts NP settlement on taxes while a Napoleon Homstead piece urges readers to consult last week’s Emmons County Record for exact tax details. The author argues NP lands are valued far higher than taxed and condemns a railroad–legislature nexus, calling for fairer tax policies and highlighting current disproportionate rates.
The state board of equalization has finished its work and adjourned. The auditor's department will certify the changes to county auditors to correct assessment rolls and tax lists. Livestock values are set by district, with specific horse and cattle adjustments and general percentages for other property.
The state board of equalization reviews county assessments noting many counties fail to return telegraph and telephone line property. County figures show total personal property at 20,187,448 with 87,749 people and 40,641 school polls. Real property equals 46,024,911, total taxable property near 93 million, rails gain 600,000 from $250 per mile plus, and stock and roadbed unchanged. Numerous local items and notices follow from Williamsport and surrounding towns.
Wreckers attacked the Settler office owned by W. P. Moffet, ransacking the building and carrying off presses, materials, books, type, and other items. Destruction believed to have occurred around four o'clock Sunday morning with no suspects yet identified.
Pleasant View Sunday School opened on a Sunday with singing of No 679 from the Gospel Hymn book and a prayer by the superintendent. After prayer the class settled into their lesson with infant attendees listed among the few present.
Defaulted on a mortgage dated January 27 recorded in the Deeds Office. F. Aprising holds the mortgage with power of sale. Amount due includes principal 176.85 taxes 41.65 and costs. sale by sheriff at public auction on August 8, 1897 to satisfy the mortgage debt and taxes.
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