29 Dec 1893
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1893
Page
1
The editorial notes the Bismarck Tribune gains in ads while praising prairie fire control for reducing snow drift. It cites eastern poverty and urges humane mortgage treatment to protect both debtors and creditors, warning that kindness sustains the local economy.
George Jennings purchases butter eggs poultry and hides and sells goods in payment at cash prices.
There is money on hand to pay listed school district orders. The treasurer D. R. Streeren records drawn amounts to Jos. Eiles, S. Brindle, Carmichael, Hawks, Lot Hoker, Fuance and Brown, Alice Redoute, with totals and private interests shown for each.
Williamsport appoints W L Yeater as postmaster while notices report Postmaster Hunt of Bismarck is dead. The column covers hotel ads, local visits, school openings, farming, groceries, and social anecdotes from Emmons County with remarks on Christmas, family deaths, and community events.
The Northern Pacific Railroad introduces low round-trip fares to Pacific coast points valid through April 30, 1894 with stop-over options. From St Paul Minneapolis and Duluth to North Pacific Coast points and back costs 65.50, to San Francisco and back from Missouri River 60.50, and to Los Angeles and back from Missouri River 90.00.
A two-year-old steer broke a fence and was captured on a North Dakota farm. The animal was dehorned, branded with a W on the left hip, and linked to Rospert Buchanan of Buchanan Emmons County.
Advertisement states buy everything in footwear at 20 to 25 percent off. Offer from J C De Graff The Shoeman on Fourth Street in Bismarck North Dakota.
Came into my inclosure on Tuesday November 14 1898 one bay horse with a white stripe in face both hind feet white branded on left shoulder weight 1200 to 1800 pounds Owner will please call pay charges and take away Cons F Lester Hampton N D
One roan pony mare seven years old next spring weight about 700 pounds branded o F on left shoulder owner urged to call pay charges and take her away contact Robert McTaviss Williamsport North Dakota
A large and handsome line of ladies and gents slippers offered for the holiday season with savings ranging from twenty to twenty five percent. J C DeGraff the Shoeman promotes the deal.
In Bismarck the Clothier advertises its presence with J. C. De Graff The Shoeman offering clothing and accessories. The message invites all to visit the Dickinson N. D. branch store for shopping.
County officials report Edick and Worst mine lignite, located about 14 miles west of Williamsport, as the best coal in the area. Price set at 2.60 dollars per ton at the mine.
The undersigned announces settlement at the old Wiley Wilson place along the river road and requests travelers to send Giasconoma as prepared via Mana east at reasonable rates.
Christmas brought family gatherings and sleighing in Glencoe and Emmons counties. Reports tell of a wedding near Glencoe on the 25th, a Montana man injured, and a community Christmas tree event with Santa Claus. A letter from North Dakota discusses currency debates and silver versus gold, linking farming prices and labor to monetary policy and reform.
Christmas night at Burge schoolhouse drew a large crowd with a tree loaded with gifts for children. Some bachelors plan to fund an orphan asylum to give homes to babies from the tree. Recitations delighted attendees and a sleigh party to Emmonsburg enjoyed Miss Slaughter’s school event. Winchester hosted a well attended Christmas dance despite earlier doubts. Attorney Parker remains ill, Maud Parker returns from Bismarck, Miss Slaughter visits G W Burge, and Hampton residents Mr Curmany and Miss Black attended the Burge tree. GRANGER.
County Superintendent W B Anpros announces the next regular teachers examination for permit teachers in the German districts will be held at Michael Senger school No 4 in Selz district on Friday January 12 1894. Additional teachers may be examined at Willows the following Tuesday and the next examination will occur on the second Friday in March. Teachers must furnish stationery.
Anted agents to sell choice hardy nursery stock including fruits and ornamentals. Many new varieties offered, controlled only by us. Commission or salary paid. Write for terms and secure territory. Florida Mar Nurserymen, 8 Centeral y.
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