Deer Hunting and Blizzard Tales Reach Glencog
Correspondents describe regular mail service resuming, deer hunters across the river, and a severe blizzard at Glencog with cattle losses. Notes recall Frank Callander’s mishap and a tale of Indian John the pony, plus local advice on reading choices and book recommendations to a young reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Axey
John
Thos
Brady
Glencog
A.R. Bates
Frank Callander
Frank
George Jackson
Goose Lake
Brown's
Long Lake Creek
George
Back East Reflections On Marriage And Life Paths
Toa Young Man Back East written from Williamsport Dakota December 7 1886 observes a long letter from a former neighbor about friends marrying settling on rented farms and the hardness of livelihood. The author contrasts honest work and family duty with novelist tropes and warns that many couples struggle financially as years pass. He defends women as capable “helpmeets” while noting the risks of poverty and dependence on children in old age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsront
Dak
Womeen
Jias
Missing five month old mare colt sought in Dakotas
One dark iron-gray mare colt five months old with a little white on the right hind foot. Anyone knowing its whereabouts is asked to confer a favor by addressing D. L. Ferrer Roop Emmons County Dak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Ferrer
Roop
Emmons County
Dak
Fashionable Dressmaking in Bismarck Announces New Location
Mrs. E. Ham of Main Street near Banner House guarantees a good fit with the latest fashions. She offers French system cutting if desired, expresses thanks for past favors, and notes a change of location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ham
Main Street
Banner House
Bismarck
Third Street Restaurant in Bismarck Prospers
A notice for travelers directs patrons to the Third Street Restaurant in Bismarck. It promises top market fare and comfortable, neatly furnished rooms under proprietor T. J. Porren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Third Street
Laws Published in Newspapers for Public Access in Dakota Territory
The Fargo Republican urges the Dakota Legislature to publish general acts in newspapers each winter. This would inform the public promptly after adjournment, at low cost, allowing citizens to obtain copies within days for a nickel, instead of months delay and higher print costs. The move aims to improve transparency and accessibility of enacted laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Dakota
Fargo Republican
Furniture and Undertaking Offers in Bis marck
Wm. D. Smith & Co. Main street Bis marck Dak present a finest stock of Furniture in the city. Emmons County residents are invited to examine their stock with Undertaking a specialty. All orders in this line promptly attended to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. D. Smith & Co
Main Street
Bismarck
Dak
Emmons County
Emmons County Millinery Sale At K Brady & Co
When in Bismarck Emmons County residents should visit K Brady and Co on Main Street to view a large and elegant millinery stock offered at coal for thirty days. Ladies hats and misses hats start at 50 cents and go up. The firm also houses a large stock of sewing machines offered at bedrock prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Emmons County
F.E. Stone & Co
Fifth
Main Streets
K. Brady & Co
Main Street
Weather Praise From Emmons County Citizens
Citizens note a week of perfect weather in Emmons County with clear skies and balmy temperatures. Snow is thawing slightly as the weather clerk faces a delayed forecast and promises a more favorable update soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmons County
Bondsmen Seek Release After Gardner Assaults Weller
Sheriff Wade and bondsmen East Kennedy and Gardner arrived at the county seat to face a dispute over Gardners role in keeping the peace. After Gardner assaulted Justice Weller last week, his bondsmen refuse to remain responsible and ask to be released from the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Clarence East
Kennedy
Wm. L. Gardner
A. M. Weller
Squire Campbell
Gardner
Messrs
East
Mr. Weller
Immigration Rush Expected If Signs Do Not Fail
If signs hold, Dakota will see a large influx of settlers next season. Many letters arrive daily from prospective residents seeking country information. The Recoup notes several inquiries per mail for copies of the paper and Emmons County facts. At Bismarck on Wednesday December 1, Rev William T F Cook officiated at the marriage of Wallace E Petrie of Wireluster to Eva A Kyes of Bismarck. The Record extends best wishes to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Territy
Emmons County
Marriel
Bismarck
William TF. Cook
M.eb
Wallace E. Petrie
Wireluster
Eva A. Kyes
Bismetrck
Petrie
Winchester
Farm Stock Weather Signs Forecast From Sky Colors
A Minneapolis note describes how delicate clouds and a dark blue sky indicate calm or fair weather, while hard greasy clouds mean stronger wind. It links sunset colors to wind and rain, noting red, yellow, or greenish tints foretell approaching weather shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Williamsport News and Emmons County Notes
Williamsport school closed for winter and many boys went to the river on Wednesday. Banner House in Bismarck serves Emmons County visitors at $1 per day. George Jennings advertises groceries and fair treatment for Emmons County guests. Posts, rail progress, and local commerce fill this Long Island-like county roundup with names, places, and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmons County
Banner House
H. H. Day’s
Bismarck
Parker's
Cal
Kulcherer
Connor
A. Anderson
Sims
George Jennings
Roop
Ashland County
Ohio
Brindle
Mme
Danbury
Armstrong
Rachel A. Procunier
Tribune
J. M. Tramel
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Gull River Lumber Co
Edwards & Bradford
Jefferson & Kasson
Bismarck, Dak
Fourth Street
City Hall
St. Paul
Degraff
D. T
I. C. Degraff
J. W. Raymann
Justus Braga
Bismarck National Bank
Gero
P. Pranweny
Justros Brace
J. J. Wurttey
Alex. McKenzty
F. J. W. B. Dexu
J. W. Rarmono
Reel Sa Eexs
W. C. BancEn
Cattle Brands
Badger & Lilly
Jon
Long Laie Creek
Horsehead Creek
Livona
Bismarck, Dake
BE. A. Lilly
Dan Eisenberg
Headquarters
Dan Eisenberc
R. Wool
M. Pye, JR
Main
Fourth Sts
Donald Stevenson
Richholt & Emery’s
Glencoe
William V. Wade
Morsehead
Gayton
L. D. Judkins
Asmarck, D.T
N J. Edgerly
Bismarck, Duke
First National Bank
Jobn
A. Stoyee
G.L. Fort
Aitemncy At Law
Uni
Wollembaeikc
W. E. WillGur
Ollembaek & Wright
Cleveland
New York
Valley City Times
Washington
New York City
The
Sun
World
William Willey
Cassan
Glencos
William Gregory
Bismayek
Frank Smith
T. J. Porren
United For Life
Grocer
Bismaarel
Williamsport
Captain Cotton
J. B. Brock
Andrew Watt
Lindsay
Fred Quotton
Edwin Palmer
J. W. Parker
Painted Woods
Burleigh County
J. W. Parker's
Oak
Oscar H. Will
Stella Edick
Eva D. Campbell
Michigan
Duffy
Faulkner's
Emmonsburg
Bailly Hicks
Mr. K
John Hammin
R. L. Durant & Co
Emmonsboro
Mr. Wilson
Winona
Red Lake
Logan County
L. Fielden
Williamsport Township
Lawrence
South Dakota
Northwest
Alva W. Scofield
Ed M. Hodgkinson
Fort Yates
James River Valley
North
Steve Hawkes
Buchanan Valley
Wilson
W. L. Gardner
Major Easterly
Lus
Emmons Domain
National House of Representatives
Great Northwest
E. A. Williams
Washburn Times
W. Y. Wade
Frank Parks
Walker Robinson
Horsehead
Robinson
Weller
E.C. Packer
Bringhurst
Packer
Bottomley
H. D. Connor
Peter Tansen
Northwestern
Fargo
Bill
J. N. Roop
Mons
Hotel de Roop
Dunn & Co
Sheridan House
Washington Dispatch
Pierce
Gifford
Judge Church
Attorney Herrick
Corwin
Steele Ozone
Northern Pacific
Jacob Kalberer
Kalberer
Tommy Sanders
Tommy
Mr. KX
Tox Bismarck
Sandersville
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