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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
6
A mare and two colted horses disappeared from a farm about a month ago. The dark brown colt, nearly two, has a shorn tail and a distinct ny. The buckskin colt, two years old next spring, has a white belly, brown back, tuck tail, black mane, and black feet. Last seen in the vicinity of Linton.
Entry notes a bear taken up near Braddock seven miles east on 3-135-75 around October 2. Describes a bear with a black tail, white hairs in the mane, a wire cut on the inside right front foot, about six years old, weight around 210 pounds. Owner credited as Peter N Nel R.F.D. No.1 Braddock N (deck-2).
The Record notes a census surprise with North Dakota showing a much larger ten year gain than South Dakota. It reports North Dakota narrowing the gap from 80,000 to 6,212 more people in the northern half of Dakota Territory, while the southern half grows by 182,278 versus 57,630.
A South Dakota sheet notes that Republican losses were not solely western, as Western Progressives sometimes mirrored Thurston. It cites Sen Cummins urging Progres sives to back Republicans in state and federal races. In Hazelton, editors push a split view as local leaders like Grenna Helgeson and Devine support the Republican ticket while the Hazelton editor backs only Casey and the Democratic line.
Nationwide drive for Red Cross seals continues with Lin ton joining in. The campaign supports fresh air trips and hospitals for tuberculosis patients, reporting last year’s total around 240600 dollars from 35 million stamps sold in two weeks, a gain over the prior year.
Reader guidance urges buying Red Cross seals during a limited sale period, suggesting placing a seal on each letter sent until funds permit. The appeal emphasizes widespread participation and charitable support.
The Record editor Scott near Dale plans a fur farm with skunks sold as deodorized specimens. A St Louis fair memory contrasts with claims that fur-bearing northwest species face extinction without captivity breeding. Mugwump editor accuses the Record of double dealing amid bitter fallout.
A heated dispute erupts as Macdonald challenges the Record calling his purchasable sheet the Hazelton Mugwump. The critic questions Thurston and his paper’s conduct, alleging bias against Democratic principles and failure to take clear stances on major state issues.
The board of county commissioners met December 14 1910 to fill the vacancy in the office of county auditor caused by the death of J G Pitts. John R Snyder was appointed auditor for the remainder of the term, furnished a $5000 bond approved as to form, took the oath, and assumed duties. Carolyn Paul was appointed clerk of the board. The meeting adjourned with all members present voting aye.
Taken up by Jacob Shili near Linton six miles southeast on Section 24 Township 132 Range 76 around December 10, 1910. Red cow with white spot below left shoulder branded on left hip. Owner may reclaim by proving property and paying charges. (dec22-jan5)
The Loyal Order of Moose club rooms in Linton hosted the start of a nullo tournament between six Hazelton and six Linton members. Six sittings total, twelve games per sitting, seventy two games overall. First sitting results: Hazelton 4 games, Linton 8 in the night’s four matches. Oyster supper at Moore's restaurant followed for Linton hosts. Next contest set for Hazelton in a week.
An advertisement notes a course titled 29 Diseases of the Eye offered with special attention. It lists an office at Verlander's Pharmacy and provides telephone numbers for office and residence.
Ott Hise, a Hartford area man aged about forty five, was found dead beside a rifle near Badger ranch in Emmons county. The wound was inflicted by a .22 caliber rifle while the victim was likely hunting rabbits. coroners ruled death instantaneous with no inquest. Relatives from Horstmeyer household reported the discovery and the shooter remains unidentified as investigators left the scene.
Jalmar Sundahl of the Kintyre area was severely bitten below the left eye by a hog while unloading hay from a wagon. Fearing blood poisoning he left for Minneapolis yesterday to see a specialist. News by Brad Dock.
Correspondent notes Robert Frood has completed a task and is joking. Steve Triplett travels to Missouri for holidays. Charles Holm repairs Myron Mills’ house and barn. Gus Benz and Lee Verns visit from Cherry Grove to buy cattle and hogs, with expectations to finalize purchases.
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