28 Feb 1896
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1896
Page
1
A local column rebuts Counsellor Patterson over jury selection. It asserts the clerk does not furnish or pick talesmen, detailing how jurors are drawn by sheriffs and officers, and accuses Patterson of false statements and perjury in contrasting cases.
OC. B. Lirris announces he has assumed control of the John P. Hoagland lumber business as trustee to collect all debts and pay obligations on a cash basis until debts are cleared. He urges all debtors to settle promptly so Hoagland can resume business in his name and notes a full line of lumber and fuel will be stocked.
Henry Reamano has moved toward Ellendale after buying cattle on a trip to South Dakota. He notes a mill in Burke grinding wild mustard seed to extract an oil used for frying and cooking. Mr. M. T. Bush of Winona County seated Tuesday.
The itemized notes recount visits by residents from Selz Strasburg and Bismarck to the county seat. It mentions a wedding invitation for D. H. Yeater and Eva D. Campbell and a church service at Williamsport. A fire, a move, and a letter from Eugene Sivalia add local context.
In this essay from Winona North Dakota dated February 24 1896 the author distinguishes between innate and cultivated moral character and argues that character consists of both mental and moral qualities. It emphasizes two tasks for educators: strengthen good habits and prevent evil ones through home and school cooperation.
Correspondents report slow updates from the area. Updates mention Clar ence Easts ill son Harry, John Parker in town on business, and potential river breakup increasing ferry costs in Emmons county. Rev Gooderham to preach March 7 if weather permits. Old Glory flag seen on Feb 22 and local residents visiting Fort Yates. A school program for Washington’s birthday is planned for Feb 28.
At a Feb 22 meeting of the Emmons County Immigration Association Ways and Means Committee the panel set a plan to raise the county’s 105 state assessment. Districts were assessed amounts and district directors tasked with collection. listed districts include Gayton, Glanavon, Winchester, Williamsport, Cherry Grove, Bakker, Union, Etrasburg, Exeter, and Buchaman, totaling 1000. An Armenian relief fund appeal will follow via schoolhouse collection.
Bids invited for cutting hay on lands of the North Pacific Finance Company in North Dakota during the season. Permits to be let March 10 and bid notices to be sent within fourteen days of the sale. Bids may be posted or tendered in Williamsport on April 11, 1896, with successful bidders notified promptly.
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