Dakota Town Busy with Snow and New Buildings
Camp Shields reports a singing school at No 6 Lindsay avenue and a new boy at Mr Kelley. Will Campbell arrives for hunting and holiday fun. Eight new buildings since last fall amid brisk activity. locals note heavy snow, coyotes, and community gatherings as winter unsettles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deerslayer Avenue
David Roderick
Michael Rush
A Campbell
Will Yeater
Simon Kurtz
W. Mittlestedter
John Roop
Crow A. Gary
Reform needed for chattel mortgage notices in Dakota
The piece argues for law requiring public newspaper publication of all mortgage sales, even small ones, to curb hidden bids and low attendance. It outlines proposed formats, costs, and publicity methods, plus related political notes about Dakota, Montana, and local offices.
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John Doe
Richard Roe
Emmons
Cak
Gale
J. Ketch
Seasonal boom for Dakota immigration and settlement in 1887
The article notes 1887 will bring prosperity for Dakota with a flood of eastern inquiries. It cites limited public lands in Kansas and Nebraska, many Dakota arable quarters already entered, and railroads shaping the Slope as the main Dakota growth area next year. Population is expected to surge as railroad building accelerates.
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Dakota
Missouri Slope
Uncle Sam
Kansas
Nebraska
Red
James River
Emmons County
Bismarck
Northern Pacific
Stanton Pilot
Mercer County
Board of County Commissioners
Dunn & Co
Sheridan House
Emmons County News Roundup From Bismarck Banner House
A mixed clipping from Bismarck notes frequent Emmons County travel to the Banner House and local businesses. Mentions include George Jennings Grocer, Parker's holiday line, Williamsport jail cell lignite use, and Dakota post office growth with county board meetings upcoming. Obscure quips and local notices reflect civic life and commerce in early Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Parker
Bismarck
Dak
Williamsport
Oak
Oscar II
Will
Dakota
Emmons County
South Dakota
R. L. Durant & Co
Ezek
A. I. Raynolds
Myhaney and
Bumstead
Banner House
Farm papers urge region specific farming methods
The Northwest climate and soil vary from the East and Midwest so farming must adapt. The Farm Stock and Home column in Minneapolis discusses best practices for Storthwent farmers. Rec ip subscribers in Emmons County can get sample copies and a deal: three papers for one year by paying Recorp in advance.
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Northwest
Eastern
Middle States
Gupp
Storthwent
Minneapolis
Emmons County
Northwestern Farmer and Breeder
Fargo
Ten Dollar Reward For Shack Theft Information
A notice from Williamsport Dakota offers a ten dollar reward to anyone providing information about the party or parties who stole a portion of a shack located on the southeast quarter of section 30, township 184, range 75. The informant is William Maroacu.
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Section 30
Township 184
Range
Wallliam Maroacu
Williamsport
Dak
F E Stone & Co Meat Market in Bismarck
Among well known business houses in Bismarck the F E Stone and Co meat market at Fifth and Main is noted for cash sales and the lowest profit margins. Emmons County people at the Capital should visit this market.
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Bismarck
Emmons County
F.E. Stone & Co
Fifth
Main Streets
Furniture and Undertaking by Wm. D. Smith & Co.
Wm. D. Smith & Co. on Main street in Bis marck offers the finest furniture stock in the city. Emmons Count people are invited to inspect the assortment. Undertaking is a specialty with prompt attention to all orders.
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Wm. D. Smith & Co
Mainstreet
Bismarck, Dak
Emmons
Fashionable Dressmaking At Main Street Bismarck
Mrs E Ham offers fashionable dressmaking in Bismarck Dak near Banner House. Guarantees a good fit with French system cuts if desired. Thanks customers for past favors and notes a change of location.
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E. Ham
Main Street
Banner House
Bismarck
Dak
Movement to Adopt Winter Constitutional Convention
The Fargo Argus reports a plan to pass a winter law authorizing a constitutional convention with delegates from the southern and northern divisions. The convention would meet for ten days at Aberdeen or Huron to decide the division line and sectional names. Then delegates split, with the southern group traveling to sites like Huron Mitchell Sioux Falls Yankton and the northern group to Bismarck Jamestown Fargo, for about sixty days.
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Fargo Argus
Svery
Organized
Aberdeen
Huron
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Bismarck
Jamestown
Fargo
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Gull River Lumber Co
Edwards & Bradford
Jefferson & Kasson
Fourth Street
City Hall
Mit
St. Paul
DE Graff
Great Bargain House
Santa Claus’ Headquarters
J. W. Raynonp
Prest
Justus Banaa
Vice Prest
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W. DB. Bett
L Bank
Geo. P. Fuanneny
Justos Raaaa
H. J. Wattrey
Alex. McKenzis
F. J. Catt
B. Bert
J. W. Rarmonon
W. ©. Baporn
B. A
Badger & Lilly
Creek
Horsehead Creek
Livang
Dan Eisenberg
Headquarters
Dan Eisenberc
C. Wool
Ion
M. Pye, JR
Hansan
Main and
Fourth Sts
Donald Stevenson
Richholt
Emery’s
Brand
Seetait
Ay Mayk
Postoffice
Aiea Auto
Hismar Dak
William V, Wade
Holme
Horsehead
Gayton
R. B. Merion
G. N. Menon
D. W. Dicxry
Cashier
Mellon Brothers
Bankers
United States
Canada
Corkespondents
Bank of America
New York
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Chicago
Capital Bank
Mellon & Sons
Pittsburg
L. D. Judkins
Third Street
D.T
M J. Edgerly
John A. Stovell
Griffin’ S Block
County News
Weller
S. Gardner
Judge Francis
Messrs
Thorpe Parks
A. M. Weller
8. L. Parks
Miss Blanche Readout
Louis Kniffen
Kniffen
Sra
Weler
Gay
Jay
Payky
Thomas Bar
Christ
Arid
John Moy
Tom
Winona
Wade
Lisparka
Obinson
Walker
Mareh
Glencoe
Rustler
John Miller
Smith
Irvin
Smiths
Don Stevenson
Frank Smith
Ben Paddelle
Jim Perry
Billy Monroe
QO. H. Beal
Hugh Stevenson
A. R. Bates Pabenyeens
Pleasant Valley
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Frank Pitcher
Sanders
J. H. Miller
J. Irvine
Stewartdale
Mrs. Smith
Harry
Steve
Washington
Mr. Springer
Montana
New Mexico
Zezuna
Slaughter
Bismarck Journal
Ohio
Vallandighams
Valley City Times
Hyde County
King Alcohol
Tas
George Jennings
Dr. Pettit
Lanner House
H. H. Day’ S
Attorney Register
Banner Louse
Parker's
Leonard du Heaume
LaMoure
Wesley Baker
Ligona
Thomas Bottaqmley
Dickey
Josh Billings
Tribune
Williams
Armstrong
James
Henry Baker
Squire Campbell
Fred Argast
Brule County
Ma’am
Ile
Broadl
Race Streets
Sarage
Mayday Pioneer
Angus
Gearge W. Armstrong
New Lisbon
Wilson
Hig
Lizzie Krull
Moody County
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