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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1905
Page
4
In a column urging proper record keeping, the piece argues that receipts protect against errors in bookkeeping and potential liability if debts are miscredited. It notes the value of filing papers alphabetically and keeping receipts for every payment to avoid costly disputes.
The article notes growing corn production in North Dakota and increasing hog fattening on homegrown corn. In Westfield and Hull the Hollander settlements have long raised hogs for market, now expanding acreage and shipments like Arend Hasper sending a car-load of hogs fattened on home corn to Sioux City.
George Suverly and wife of North Dakota arrived Wednesday to visit his brother S A John and other relatives in Knox City Missouri. He has lived in the northwest for 23 years and this is his first return in that period. He notes North Dakota ground was heavily snow covered and weather cold when he left about a week ago.
Figures show the recent apportionment of school funds to Emmons county and the school money received up to Dee 15th for 1905 taxes. The data outlines the distribution among local districts and the amounts allocated to schools within the county.
A letter from an attendee reports Albert P. Seymour of Emmons County North Dakota married Mag gie B Ryckman’s daughter on December 13 1905 at Mrs Ryckman’s home Boundary Hibbert. The ceremony followed by a dinner music and games, with fifty guests. The couple plan to move to North Dakota early January.
A disturbing roundup of local notes mentions a one armed man being arrested at Devils Lake on a robbery charge. The column also covers seasonal sleighing joys, regional gossip about papers and politics, and weather praised as North Dakota’s mild winter climate in a broad state roundup.
Royal SUPPLY Co announces a field role offering $75 monthly salary plus $83 daily expenses for men to travel, post signs, advertise, and leave product samples. Address Dept W 35 Randolph Street Chicago. Also notes the Linton State Bank lends farm loans if needed.
Following a complaint to the attorney general dated December 16, a raid occurred last Monday forenoon at Lin ton on two alleged blind pigs. At Charley Packard’s place about three hundred dollars’ value of wet goods were seized and around two hundred dollars’ worth at Tom Burke’s place. Deputy Sheriff Jones served papers and secured the plunder, now jailed in the county building. the buildings were taken and doors locked.
Coventry revoked the certificate of It Regisser a newly arrived teacher in Emmons county who badly bruised a seven year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Volk. The community notes that his methods seem overly harsh and unlikely to lead to effective teaching.
In a letter to Attorney Armstrong secretary Fred Conkis reports Northern Pacific officials met with Linton leaders to discuss the Linton branch schedule. They cannot guarantee daily service yet but will adhere to current times and issue an order to ensure prompt arrivals and departures. The group hopes the steps improve business and ties with Emmons county neighbors. The First Bank of Linton, N. D., offers real estate loans on good farm lands for three to five years.
Christmas Eve fell on Sunday so the tree and exercises were held Saturday evening. Mrs Lane organized the program which showcased Sydney Herbert’s acclaimed recitation Tommy's Christmas Lament and Vivian Herbert's solo. The diverse numbers included tableaux, drills, songs, and a Santa Claus gift distribution by the Primary class.
Owner Peter Mastl reports two horses taken up at Four Miles North of Dakem. A white mare, 12 to 15 years old, about 1400 pounds, shod on front feet. A bay gelding, 12 to 15 years old, 1200 to 1300 pounds, blind in left eye. Call to claim and pay charges.
Andreas Nathan suffered a severe head injury after a confrontation with his wife and stepson Trautmann at Na than farm near Linton on Sunday. He was treated at Arlington hotel and left, with no warrant issued or arrests known by the Record.
Winona district resident John Postle visited Linton last Friday and Chas Paulson of Dell Rapids arrived for a visit. Westfield locals Abel Compian Wieger Rodenburg and Frank Kerkstra visited on business. The Rev Ellis delivered a crowded sermon at the Methodist church. Dr Hogue’s barn burned late Friday, disrupting telephone service. County health board met in Linton to discuss chicken pox in Hazelton country. A snow plow improved N P service recently, though schedules remain unclear. The Rev J A Lemery now preaches in Grand Forks and north of Lakota on Saturdays.
Master Harry Lynn returns from Aberdeen to spend holidays by Milwaukee train. Chas DeWitt travels to Dell Rapids for Christmas with his wife. Miss Lucille Crain and Mr Franz Aust return from Wahpeton to Lin ton for Christmas. Frances Patterson comes home from Minneapolis to celebrate with her parents. L A Weatherby to Ellendale for Christmas with his wife and daughter. Pollock Progress notes holiday visits and small-town commerce. Edick family visits Hazelton and Eureka via Milwaukee train. Rev E P Ellis leaves Linton for Braddock and then New York to advance church work. A New York minister is expected to come to Linton. Local ad offers lignite coal at $3.00 per ton single, ten tons $250 per ton at Parkhurst mine.
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