Prohibition Debate Highlights North Dakota Party Split
The Fargo Argus argues against repeal of the liquor law, noting North Dakota Republicans largely back prohibition and urging enforcement. It compares Iowa and Missouri Slope outcomes, cites Emmons county votes, and critiqued public opinion and enforcement costs as districts vary in support.
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Tae Argus
Republican Party
Rota Prohibition Party
Peraps
North Dakota
Iowa
Hawkeye
Missouri Slope
Emmons
Prohibition
Missouri
Prohibition Question Ahead in North Dakota Politics
The piece argues that licensed liquor trade numbers were kept in check and saloonkeepers resisted unlicensed operations. It asserts North Dakotans tire of prohibition, predicting that the next Republican convention should challenge the current temperance stance. It warns that a licensee majority could topple J LaMoure’s hold on power.
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North Dakota
Iowa
J. LaMoure
Funds to Pay School Orders in Williamsport District
Treasurer D. R. Streeter notes available funds to cover listed school orders including Mary Farrell, Jos Kalberer, S. E Brindle, D. R. Streeter, Mrs Carmichael, S A Hawks, Frank Frisby, L Fielden, Lot Roker, Frunce Brown, Alice Redoute with various balances. Amounts show payables and remaining balances for each claimant.
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Williamsport
Mary Farrell
Jos. Kalberer
S. BE
Brindle
D.r.streeter
Mrs.Carmichael
S.A. Hawks
Frank Frisby
L. Fielden
Lot Roker
Frunce& Brown
Alice Redoute
D. R. Streeter
After the Vote a Worker-Turned-Idler Tells His Tale
A man recalls helping elect Grover Cleveland and losing work when free trade and factory closings followed last fall. He explains his idleness as punishment for the vote and reflects on shattered promises, hard times, and unemployment in New Lisbon Ohio.
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Grover
New Lisbon
Ghio
Buckeye State
Motwear Sale at J. C. De Graff Shoeman Bis marck
The Shoeman J C De Graff on Fourth Street Bis marck N D advertises a sale offering all items at twenty to twenty five cents off per cut price as a limited time offer.
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J. C. de Graff
the Shoeman
Fourth Street
Bismarck
N. D
Estray notice from Hampton North Dakota 1893
Estray brought to inclosure on Tuesday November 14 1893 shows a horse with white stripe in face white hind feet and left shoulder brand weight 1200 to 1800 pounds owner must call pay charges and claim at Hampton North Dakota Caas F Lesten official notice type plain and direct.
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Caas
F. Lesten
Hampton, N. D
Roan pony mare sought by owner in Williamsport North Dakota
Taken up. A roan pony mare seven years old next spring and weighing about 700 pounds is branded on the left shoulder. Owner must call, pay charges for this advertisement, and take her away. Resist McTavien, Williamsport, N. D.
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McTavien
Williamsport
N. D
Gents' Slippers and DeGraff Cost Saving Incident
A garbled fragment mentions Gents' Slippers and the term DeGraff in connection with a saving or saving of funds. No clear event or entities beyond these appear.
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Son Ata
Fr li GO
DeGraff
Bhipa
In Town and Out in Williamsport District
Local column notes a mix of small-town happenings. It cites residents ill with lagrippe, business moves, a new mail carrier bid, a village shooting incident, school board changes, and upcoming social events including a large Christmas dance at Winchester schoolhouse. It also covers market notes and legal notices about estray laws and county governance.
Gun misfire injures man in backward discharge scene
A man fired a weapon but both cartridges discharged rearward. The blast branded his forehead with powder grains and could have damaged Olaf's sight if the powder hit a nearby tower.
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Mr. J
Olaf
Williamsport School Board Minutes and Weather Summary
Williamsport district boards met in special session with Levi Chapman elected chairman pro tem. Bills for coal and teaching hires were approved, and terms set for Wallasausoft and Danbury schools. Non resident pupils to pay $1 monthly tuition. Moves to move Fielden schoolhouse considered. A weekly weather report shows a week averaging below zero with light precipitation. Roy Yater observer.
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Willta Ame
Peter Klapprich
Levi Chapman
E. Kurtz
E. C. Campbell
Lotal
Roy Yater
Causes of Boys Leaving the Fare and Day Work
Advice to parents on how to treat a working boy. He should not be overburdened with chores and water carrying. Allow time for tinkering and natural mechanics. Do not push him to hunt or fish before extra work. consult him and respect his learning.
Death of Mrs Margaret E Young in Emmons County
Mrs Margaret E Young born December 5 1880 in Colerain Lancaster County Pennsylvania married to J J Young. The couple lived in Whiteside Illinois Davenport Iowa Newton Jasper County Iowa and Emmons County where she died December 4 1898 at 2 am after a lingering illness. Remains were taken to the family home in Jasper County Iowa for interment.
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Margaret E. Young
J. J. Young
Colerain
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
Whiteside County
Illinois
Emmons
Young
Jasper @uhty
Lows
Thankful farewell to helpers in time of sorrow
Expresses gratitude to those who assisted in caring for the deceased and especially to families of Thoming Kelly and J. B. Brock for kindness during grief, signed by J. Young and Sone.
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Thoming Kelly
J. B. Brock
J. Young and
Sone
Cold snap ends as warm wind melts six inches of snow
In the county. A warm wind is melting about six inches of snow after a cold spell. The community reports good health this winter. Smith and Skinner complete a new house and barn and plan rapid business. Park Robinsons head to Washington for winter. E C Taylor buys the Simon Bates farm in Glencoe valley. McKenzie loses a fine horse to a pitchfork injury. Smith and Skinner buy a chamber set in the capital. King Grover struggles to place Queen Lil on the throne for John Bull.
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Smith & Skinner
Park Robinson
State of Washington
Glencoe
E. C. Taylor
Simon Bates
Glencoe Valley
McKenzie
Smith and
Skinner
Grover
Lil
John Bull
Edick and Worst mine lignite praised as best around
County officials say lignite from the Edick and Worst mine about 14 miles west of Williamsport is the best ever used in the neighborhood. Price is 2.50 dollars per ton at the mine.
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Edick & Worst
Williamsport
Traveler care notice at old Wiley Wilson place
The undersigned announces settlement at the old Wiley Wilson place near Glencoe along the river road. He offers to care for man and beast at reasonable rates, providing lodging and stabling as available. Ben J. Corsi, Sr.
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Wiley Wilson Place
Glencoe
Ben J. Corsi, Sr
Aroan cow needs owner to claim her in Hampton North Dakota
Aroan cow about 17 years old with crooked horns and a bob-tail and no brands is unclaimed. Owner should call W. C. H. East in Hampton North Dakota to pay charges and take the animal away.
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W. C. H. East
Hampton,nd
Yearling and two-year shorthorn polled Angus bulls for sale
J. W. Wescott of Ohio North Dakota invites buyers to contact within two weeks regarding reasonable prices on yearling or two-year-old shorthorn or polled Angus bulls.
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J. W. Wescott
Ohio
N. D
Low Railroad Rates To Pacific Coast Points In 1894
The Northern Pacific Railroad announces cheap Deorash rates to Pacific coast destinations valid until April 30, 1894. Tickets allow stopovers and are aimed at winter visitors to Southern California and attendees of the San Francisco mid winter fair. Fares include 65.50 to San Francisco and return to Missouri River, 60.50 to Los Angeles and return, and 90.00 to Missouri River.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Pacific Coast
California
San Francisco
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duhuth
Clothier De Graff and Shoeman De Greff Open Bismarck Store
In Bismarck I am now located in the store occupied by W. B. De Graff The Clothier. I will be pleased to see you. I. C. De Greff The Shoeman Bismarck N D Branch Store Dickinson N D.
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J. C. de Graff
W. 8. de Graff
Emmons County
Bismarck
de Graff
C. de Greff
N. D
Dickinson
George Jennings Buys Goods for Cash Prices
George Jennings purchases butter eggs poultry and hides and pays cash for the goods received.
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George Jennings
Nurserymen seek agents for fruit and ornamental varieties
F N May Co Nurserymen advertises new specialty fruit and ornamental varieties. They offer commissions or salaries and invite inquiries to secure exclusive territory. Respond promptly for terms and agent opportunities.
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F.N. May Co
Teachers Examination for German Districts Held at School No 4
The next regular examination for teachers on permits in the German districts will be held at Michael Senger school in Selz district on Friday January 12 1804. If additional teachers are available they may be examined at Winona the following Tuesday. The next exam will not occur until the second Friday in March. Teachers must supply stationery. County Superintendent W B Andrus. December 13, 1898.
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Michael Senger
Selz
Winona
W. B. Andrus
Gauge for Barb Wire Fence for Sheep by G B Bothwell
A Homestead notice offers a gauge for barb wire to confine sheep. It recommends four wires to deter sheep, with two higher wires for cattle. Posts should be within twelve feet, using smaller posts for half, and specific spacings: eight inches from ground for first, five and a half inches, six inches, and seven inches for subsequent spaces. Tighten the wire to prevent crossing.
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G. B. Bothwell
Homestead
Coal bid sought by Williamsport School District
The Clerk of Williamsport School District No. 6 will be at the County Building at 1 o clock Saturday Dec 23 1893 to receive bids for five tons of lignite coal and one cord of wood to be delivered partly immediately at Danbury schoolhouse. By order of the Board President M Rus Clerk E C Campbell Pay cash and ask no favors. Go to George Jennings Bismarck for bottom figures on groceries.
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Secretary of State
Board of County Commissioners
Williamsport
Levi Chapman
L. 8
Koker
Michael Bush
H. W. Allen
M. Rush
Rush
Chapman
Wallsausoft
Danbury
Emmons County Record
Fielden
Keim
C. Camere
M. Rus
E. C. Campbell
George Jennings
Bismarck
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Nnebb Bros
Dakota Block
Bismarck, N. D
Nework
Boston
Mee
John Gribble & Son
General Merchandise
Sterling
Simmons County
WM. A. Hollembaek
Pioneer Drug Store
Main Street
Custer House
L.C. Green and Wife
Louis Larson
I. C. DeGraff
WESTERN _ comi
Ouse
Beardsley, Proprietor
Carefn
Gull River
N.D
H. D. Connor
Dak
Emmons Count Achford
McCormick
Joseph Hare
Peine Levant
Bismark
John Yegen
Main ST
John P. Hoagland
Contractor & Builder
Main Streets
H. Steinmetz
4Th St
Main & Broadway
Capital National Bank
Ifa
United States
Everest
Pye
B. Little
W. H. DE Craff
Dakota
Bremanoz, N. D
Financial Statement
Nordak
Casu
Hann
Beate OX
Sissererer
County General Fund
Snowimme
Total
Averts
County
State OF North Dakota
Tas
Exmons
I. T. P. Lee
H. A. Armstrong
Abustro
Dapat Deenmver
Bulge
Hoomons County
Oh Eneeake
County Wareaate Oy HS
Remington
Bismarck, N.D
Pioneer Journal of the County
Fargo Argus
General Edwards
Fargo
G@rover
Elliott Campbell
Lagrippe
Lynn
Beaver Creek
Brunsman’s
Pacific Hotel
Hall
F. M. Greer
Thurber
Griggs & Co
W. 8. Casselman
Billsport
Winchester
Chas. Kupitz
Livona
Edward Brindle
Karl Sundberg
Tange
Hesh & Little
Williamvport
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