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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1905
Page
5
A busy week in Emmons county with visitors from Appleton Minnesota and Hague. Land-seekers scout farms while banking and business activity continues in Linton. Local schools begin September with Prof. C E Osgood as principal and a memorial service scheduled.
Across the state brief notes report bids advertised by Enderlin for a waterworks system. Other items note Jamestown roundups of hoboes, crop issues from rot and hail, Prohibition sentiment, and local incidents including storms, drownings, and minor crimes.
In Emmons County at The Boettcher Ranch twelve miles east of Linton Walter Steele was slain by Vincenz Kunz after a series of threats and field disputes. State officials and Dr. Snyder the Hazelton coroner opened the investigation while the victim's party and Kunz offered contrasting statements about the quarrel and the intent to harm.
After a fatal shooting at a roadside scene near Linton, Vincent Kunz claims self defense as Walter A. Steele was killed by a shotgun blast. The coroner found felonious intent, and Kunz faces a preliminary examination in Justice Britts court as community details the tragic event and its fallout.
The Linon board met in the August 14 1905 session with Chairman Cleveringa and commissioners Kurtz Volk and Sherwood present. Armstrong lodged a remonstrance against the proposed road east from section 16 132 76 and the matter was adjourned to 7:30 pm for further inspection. The evening session adjourned to Tuesday to allow review of the route. The board approved up to 200 for road improvement along township lines between 132 and 133 east from Linnton. Auditors were instructed to bid for lake bed grading between Westfield Hull and Hague to sixteen feet wide and one foot high, with bid rejection reserved. A contract with C E Coover for B McPherson’s care was to be drawn up.
The Emmons County board meets after viewing a proposed route in section 16 132 76 and approves road layout and damages. They appoint per diem and mileage for commissioners and staff, authorize the auditor to issue abstracts, and schedule October 2 1905 for route examination in Linton North Dakota.
The piece notes the United States as the largest nation and says English is now spoken by more people than any other civilized language. It contrasts historical counts with today’s figures and claims nearly two thirds of English speakers reside in the United States. It cites Charles V statements and shifts in linguistic prominence.
The piece notes diverse anniversary parties by businessmen and tradesmen. It cites a Chicago man dining with friends on his mother-in-law’s death anniversary, a Boston tradesman honoring a life-changing accident, a lawyer’s renewal after a downfall, a merchant celebrating a lost fortune, a Brooklyn woman marking providential escape, and a Down East merchant who dresses youths for a tailcoat milestone. June 30 is highlighted by a Maine merchant as a red-letter day for his young friends.
A local fancier and huntsman argues dogs show only one emotion at a time. He says a dog’s tail reveals its true feelings while humans hide motives, and that a dog cannot deceive or display mixed emotions. Houston.
The text cites John Nevison in 1640 Turin claiming women were largely created by God except the head and notes his phrase God let the devil make that. It also mentions Jean Roulin’s view that women expose their osseous origin by a rattling voice and Henrion’s chauvinist ranking of biblical and classical figures with Eve at enormous height.
A small boy named William explores many places with fearsome relatives guiding him. An aunt at Jackson Park confronts his daredevil balance near the pier edge, warning of danger and rescue, while he retorts with a stubborn claim about balance and parental tales.
A speaker criticizes a rival woman for lacking beauty and style. The verse mocks her looks, dress, awkward gait, and humor while belittling her singing ability. The speaker laments male indiscretion and claims superiority, ending with a cynical remark about men.
Miss Margaret Edmunds describes the role of a missionary in Seoul including directing classes caring for the sick buying provisions managing a household repairing indoors and out serving as an organist and bookkeeper and often acting as supreme judge in petty church questions within an infant church.
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