Mysterious Death Near Williamsport Linked to Old Murder Case
Six miles west of Williamsport a mysterious death follows the night visit of Henry Baker who brought strychnine and provisions to Peter Olsen. Baker’s tale sparked an inquest into Olsen’s suspected poisoning tied to a previous murder case involving Joe Robinson and Andrew Carlson. The Milwaukee road prospectors lingered in Williamsport, hinting at land grabs and a railway rush toward Bismarck.
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Williamsport
Peter Olsen
Joe Robinson
Andrew Carlson
Olsen
Turtle Creek
Buchanan
Henry G. Baker
Baker
Fort Rice
Wade
Hertick
Long
Waldroff
Bismarck
Cotton
Baler
Furnitures and Undertaking Prominent Bismarck House
Wm. D. Smith & Co. on Main Street Bis marck Dak offer the finest furniture stock in the city. Emmons County residents are invited to call and inspect. Specializing in Undertaking with prompt attention to all orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. D. Smith & Co
Main Street
Bismarck
Dak
Emmons County
Emmons County shoppers urged to visit K Brady millinery ads
Emmons County residents traveling to Bismarck are urged to visit K Brady & Co on Main Street to view a large millinery stock offered at coal for thirty days. Stylish ladies hats start at 50 cents and sewing machines are sold at bedrock prices.
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Emmons County
Bismarck
K. Brady & Co
Main Street
F. E. Stone & Co. Meat Market in Bismarck Promises Low Cash Prices
Among well known business houses in Bismarck, Emmons County residents should visit the F. E. Stone & Co. meat market at Fifth and Main. They sell for cash at the very lowest margin of profit, emphasizing value.
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Bismarck
Emmons County
F. E. Stone & Co
Fifth
Main Streets
Raynolds Bail Ordered Bond For Release
Judge Francis discharged A L Raynolds on bond of 250 with two sureties after Webster Jamison motion. Raynolds proclaims innocence and hopes a District Court jury will prove it next term. Public opinion appears strongly against him despite his denials. Local observers dispute his letter alleging a child was coached to lie.
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Raynolds
Webster & Jamison
A. L. Raynolds
Francis
District Court
Raymolds
Recomp
Cronk
J. W. Wescott
Chicago visit to pick a gift for Enickifig the City
A Bisindtch Tribute note says a small party of officials from Chicago visited Bis inakek to select a Gefiiits t dié for Enickifig thd City.
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Bisindtch
Atil Watilied
Bisinakek
Enickifig
Dark iron-gray mare colt seeks owner in Emmons County
One five month old dark iron-gray mare colt with a small white spot on the right hind foot. Anyone knowing its whereabouts may confer a favor by addressing D. L. Ferrer, Roop, Emmons County, Dak.
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D. L. Ferrer
Roop
Emmons County
Dak
Fashionable Dressmaking Moves to New Location
Mrs. E. Ham on Main Street near Banner House in Bismarck Dak. guarantees a good fit with the latest fashions. French system cutting available if desired. Thanks customers for past favors and notes change of location.
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E. Ham
Main Street
Banner House
Bismarck
Dak
The Third Street Restaurant Ad in Bismarck
The Place to Stop at Bismarck on Third Street offers comfortable rooms and meals supplied with the market’s best. T. J. Porter is the proprietor.
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Bismarck
Third Street
Pioneer Life and Westward Growth in Mr Youn Frienp’s Letter
In a December 14 1886 column from Williamsport Dak the author argues that only hardy, energetic men with capital should venture West. He paints the prairie as pristine, fertile, and full of future potential, noting the disappearance of the buffalo and the labor required to establish a home. The piece emphasizes pioneers build the West and that life is a struggle for existence and livelihood.
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Illiamstort
Dak
Youn Frienp
New West
Williamsport
Feet Frozen After Railroad Work Ends
A Swede from Emmons County returning from the railroad extension stopped in Washburn for medical aid. He is at Merchants' Hotel under Dr. Smyth care with both feet severely frozen. Doctors fear possible amputation. He served only two months, lost a valuable mule by death, and faces lifelong hardship from the injury.
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Emmons County
Washburn
Merchants’ Hotel
Smyth
Washburn Times
Manaboy
George Gutjahr
Robert McTavish
Cherry Grove
Gutjabl
Robert
Nature
Fred Vollenhaupt
Connor
Btreeter
Milwaukee trunk line boosts Chicago to Bismarck route
Faulk County Times notes the third Milwaukee line as a crucial trunk from Sioux City via Yankton Scotland and Faulkton to Bismarck, offering a twelve hour shorter link between Chicago and Bismarck and completing a western path to the Pacific coast. Sioux Falls Press adds Burlington road plans to move northwest from Sioux Falls and Watertown, junctioning at Ellendale, then to Bismarck.
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Faulk County Times
Milwaukee
Sioux City
Yankton
Scotland
Faulkton
Bismarck
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Sioux Falls
Burlington Road
Watertown
Ellendale
Banner House and Dakota discounts attract Emmons County visitors
George Jennings markets groceries in Bismarck while Banner House advertises rooms at $1 daily and a holiday goods sale. Local items note mules, seeds, books, wildlife notes, and a humorous tale of a chilly night ride as Emmons County residents pass through Bismarck for supplies and entertainment.
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George Jennings
Grocer
Bismarck
Emmons County
Banner House
Parker's
Dak
E. A. Keebler
New Northern Pacific linked railroad plan to LaMoure
A new company formed by Northern Pacific officers and stockholders aims to build a line from LaMoure to southern Logan with two branches to Williamsport Bis marck and Winona. The project promises Emmons County farmers can move grain to market within twelve miles of any station within two years.
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Northern Pacific
LaMoure
Logan
Williamsport
Bismarck
Winona
Emmons County
Farmers Needed to Read and Contribute to Farm Papers
Farmers lack exchange of ideas but can join Farm Stock and Home, Northwestern Farmer, and related papers. Subscribers paying a year in advance, or back payments, receive a year free. those who paid recently can top up with 50 cents to extend to a full year from now. The program runs for a few weeks to boost Northwest agricultural method sharing.
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Northwest
Minneapolis
Record
Farm
Franncepac
Northwestern
Fargo
Take Your Choice in Dakota Judge Francis Under Threat
A damaged local clipping cites commentator Daniel Pionicer accusing foes of Judge Francis of seeking his downfall after a recent decision. The piece notes risk to the judge and suggests the people of Dakota may honor him if attacked, reflecting tense public reaction to judicial rulings.
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Francis
Sparks
Mandan Pionicer
Bismarck
Btu
Boarks
Thud
Dakota
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Justus Braan
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T. W. Griffin
Donald Stevenson
Riehholt
Emery’s
W. O. Banner
Cattle Brands
Badger & Lilly
Pangs Y Low Lake
Horsehead Creek
Livona, Dak
BE. A. Luy
Donald Stevensen
Long Lake Creek
Glencoe
William V. Wade
Ostoffice Ale
L. D. Judkins
Hird Street
Ssmarck,d.t
M J. Edgerly
Gitomneya Law
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John A. Sera
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Fort
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Hollembae
W. B. Wright
Ollembaek & "Wright
First National Oak Block
Harris, L
Contechers
Emmons
Territory of Dakota
Willamsoe
Territory of Oak
George Dougherty
Sua
Cohin Walbhon
Brooks
Esther
Mimnelft
Tyfy
Purple
Milwaukee Road
T. J. Porter
Railroads
Undertaker
Gus Swanson
J. W. Parker
Bismarck, Oak
J. W. Parker's
Mr. Waldroff
Oscar H. Will
David H. Yeater
Billy Beard
Michigan
Duffy
S. A
R. L. Durant & Co
Oak
A. Faulkner
Emmonsburg, Dak
Ruth
Deadwood
Squire Campbell
Argast
Seikler
John W. Perry
Devil’s Lake
Manitoba
John
Wiggins
P. T. Snyder
Brindle
E. Kurtz
Will Albright
Brown County
Wiiliam
Billy
Dunn & Co
Sheridan House
P. B. Wickham
Morton County
Farmers’ Mutual Protective Association
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J. B. Smith
Mandan
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Smith
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