21 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1896
Page
1
An 1896 advertisement invites senders to mail wool for custom work or exchange at the best Northwest market. It promotes a free Year Book with samples price list and shipping instructions for freight paid by the buyer.
In a North Dakota convention the Republicans reaffirm support for McKinley and Hobart, condemn Populism, back equal appraisal for all property including railroad valuations, uphold prohibition enforcement, oppose liquor licenses in prohibition states, and advocate silver currency parity.
Grand Forks leader E. Coover is appointed chairman of the Republican state central committee. The LaMoure Robinson Hughes bloc is defeated by the committee. A Bismarck settler petition controversy is noted along with moves to start work on the new government post at Bismarck. An official War Dept order places Capt J W Pope in charge of the construction near Bismarck and hints Fort Yates may remain active with a regiment of infantry and cavalry.
U S Land Office Bremenen North Dakota July 14 1896 notices entry contest against Henry Albers for Timber Culture Entry 3764 dated March 20 1885 alleging failed cultivation and desertion of land in Emmons County with witnesses summoned to Hull North Dakota on September 26 1896 to respond and testify with subsequent action at Cornelius Peressek notary public.
Miss Vic Corey visits from Bismarck and many locals travel to Williamsport for business and social events. A new Broad street block rises with DeGraff's tent photographer. fairs, encampment plans, and G A R accommodations outline a busy regional snapshot of Billsport and surrounding counties.
Public schools open Tuesday September 1. Hall's photograph gallery closed by the sheriff. A Jamestown operator sent to Capital City office clashed with four people and was escorted away. Miss Vincent resigns to marry. Miss Sanderson of La Moure to teach. Miss Macnider resigns. Miss Ella Clayton of Bloomfield, Iowa to succeed. D. R. Streeter of Williamsport seeks two girls for Jamestown hotel kitchen staff. payments offered. Republican platforms advocate bimetallism and gold and silver standard money. Pleasant View Sunday School Aug 16 reports 30 present. collection 25 cents. Taxes unpaid in Emmons County will be advertised Sept 3. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup praised for teething. Republican central committee called to meet Aug 29 at Winchester.
A notice states the seller offers a large stock of groceries and provisions for sale. Details on dates, quantities, and terms are not provided in the fragment.
A roundup of state notes mentions paving at Grand Forks and Billy Budge on the McKinley club list there. Divorce suit by Senator Ink’s wife in Richland county. Various political remarks on state committee changes, rail tax talk, and candidates including an independent for district judge against Winchester. Also items on Gokey the Dawson photographer and a legal note on Myron R. Kent’s case.
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