Emmons County Record endorses Dakota progress and truth
The Emmons County Record editor discusses statewide sentiment, praising Dakota growth and charters, defending union loyalty, and lauding Charles Richardson for Valley City Times. He notes hearty crops, high prices, and a content, prosperous Dakota with bright future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmons County
Williamsport
Dakota
D. R. Streeter
Bismarck
Charles Richardson
Valley City Times
the Times
Richardson
Valley City
Barnes County
North Dakota
County officers sworn in and new board organized
The Board of Commissioners held busy sessions as new officers qualified and county books were turned over. Officers include J Gayton W L Yeater with James B Revita as chairman, Childs on leave, and other officials such as George Dougherty C H Bumstead Robert Maxwell Elliott Campbell A M Weller E C Campbell. Proceedings will be published next week. The second letter from J M Hannavord discusses road-rate policy and urging settlers to divide up acreage and grow crops besides wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Thew
J . Gayton
W. L. Yeater
Mr. Childs
George Dougherty
C. H. Bumstead
Robert Maxwell
Elliott Campbell
A. M. Weller
Justices of the Peace
E. C. Campbell
Constable
James B. Revita
R. W.childs
James B. Gayton
William L. Yeater
Literary Milkman Exchange Letter
A reflective note laments newspapers missing scraps of news and personal items. It argues editors rely on reader input, likening editors to milkmen who must be fed news by observers to produce a livelier sheet with less effort.
Dan's Dance at the Illiamsport Schoolhouse New Year party
A cold December 31 kept many away but about thirty attendees enjoyed Dan Williams’s New Year Eve party at the Illiamsport Schoolhouse. Local notables came from nearby towns, music by Brown and Smith, with dancing until midnight and a later supper at Emmons House. County Treasurer Don Stevenson entertained with a song, later a vote of thanks to Dan Williams at dawn.
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Bry
Dan Williams
Illiamsport
Donald Stevenson
Daugher
Buchanan
Smith, Brown
John Roop
Messrs
Herrick and Kelly
Brown and Smith
Glencoe
Prentice
Emmons
Don Stevenson
Messrs. Smith
Brown and Herrick
Frisby's Boneset Balsam and Local Dry Goods Notice
Unpaid items include outbuildings painting sare chimney and 15 for carpenter work. Frisby's Boneset Balsam for coughs colds and lung diseases promoted. D W Blake in Banner block Bismarck keeps a fine line of dry goods nations etc.
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Frisby’s
D. W. Blake
Banner Block
Bismarck
Dakota Mornings Bring a Bracing Winter Joy
The Grand Forks Plaindealer notes that residents relish Dakota mornings despite cold while appreciating the crisp air. They compare to Florida weather, praising the ozone and bracing atmosphere that keeps people content with their lot as winter begins.
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Dakota
Florida
Grand Forks
Frisby's Corn Killer and Wright's Bismarck praise
A Massachusetts fileman named Wright visited Dakota and returned inspired to write about Bismarck praising its capital, climate, soil, and growth, noting that the area attracts people from distant regions. Frisby advertises cottage paint at $1.15 per gallon, warranted.
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Massachusetts
Wright
Dakota
Bismarck
Missouri River
New England
Chicago
Frisby
Prohibitionists Split Over Alleged Dem Funding
St John and his Prohibitionist faction face a rift as accusations reach that he took funds from Democrats to attack Republicans. The dispute centers on temperance goals and the possible shift of St John and his followers toward Democratic alignment, with implications for party dynamics.
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St. John
Sioux Falls
Cherry Grove Township Spun Off as School Township No.9
The Board of Commissioners at Tuesday's session divided Cherry Grove School Township, setting aside 186-77 as a separate township to be known as School Township No.9.
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Board of Commissioners
Cherry Grove
In Town and Out in Winter Weather
A compilation of local notices from Bismarck Williamsport and Winona recounts cold snaps, ad pitches, school appointments, and travel woes. Fragments mention Frank Frisby Liver Pills, Adventist prophecies disproved, a social club planning monthly dances, and updates on county officers and teaching posts. A meat note praises beef from County Treasurer Stevenson and a recovery letter from Justice Jones details his long road to convalescence.
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Frank Frisby
Biemarck
Frisby
Williamsport
Lincoln
D. W. Blake
Bismarck
Aipy
Tex
Dahl Bros
Fourth Street
Kimmone County
Dakota Dai Blade
Emmons
J. William Murphy
Stevenson
Dakota
D. R. Jones
Winona
Correspondence from Livona and Vor? Varza date Jan 2
Died William Grogan buried today. New Year ball at Peter Shire's enjoyed. Many residents missed county seat ball due to cold and distance. Bismarck to Yates stage late amid bad roads and poor teams. Badger frost illness reported. Glanders bans horses and mules in the area. Durabers of horses and mules ill nationwide, per Seventh Cavalry veterinarian.
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Livona
William Grogan
Peter Shire
Bismarck
Yates
William Ae
Fred Whittier
Port
Mr. Badger
C.c. B
Varza
Glanders
Pierres
Treacy
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S. A. Faulkner & Co
General Merchandise
Atinds Paken
W. B. Watson
Sheridan House
Austin Logan
Grogeries
North Third St
Bismarck, D. T
Third Street Bakery
L. D. Judkins
Bismarck, D.T
Malloy & Stovell
CIEE
D. T
Isaac T. Marshall
Abdles
Tritten & Schreck
Main and
Meigs
WM. M. Pye, JR
Main Street
Dakota Block
Pine Pal
United States
H. Wils0n
N. G. Orpway
Geo. W. Elder
O. F. Davis
National Bank
United States Local Land Office
Department At
Washington
George Walker
Emmons House
Bismarck Lumber CO
Dietrich Bros
Montana
Oscar H. Will
E. M. Fuller
Florist
Wane Ogg
Keefe
Thompson & Hackett
Capital City
Express
C. L. Marcelais & CO
Main St
Mason & Conover
Postoffice News Depot
Eighth and Meigs Streets
A. Armstrong
E Law and Real Estate
von Williamsport
Joux E. Carland
L. Fort
Fort
Union Block
Otis C. Pettit
Mitchell & Wilson
First National Bank
United States Land Office
A. Franklin
Hombie
Kone ST
Gain & Gray
Taw
Poe
Third and
Meigs Streets
K. D
W. Bringhurst
A. Bentley
Williamson
R. Cadnile
Ernest L. Strauss
Fred Strauss
E. L. Strauss & Bro., Watchmakers
W H. Winchester
County Superintendent of Publiciaw
Central Block
John C. Hollembaek
Wright. Hollembaek & Wright
First National Bank Block
Bismarck, D
C N. Hunt
J. A. Haight
C.B. Little. Right & Little
D.T
Epee and
Rosser Street
Bwemarer
Fifth-st
The
Exons
Staent
WHITE
H. Edick. Co
D. Edick
Edick Brothers
Walker
Broad ST
Therrick
Dakota Daily Blade
James A. Emmons
Missouri
West
Congress
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
He Mean
Dan
Herrick
Peterson & Veeder’s
F. D. Walker
Jan Tokenber
Ware
Moorhouse Poors
H. Thurtle
Enorner Ean Beer
P. Rorick
P. D. Walker
Wright Is
John McEnery
William R. Sutley
J. H. Thompson
Nettie Smith
Burouk School
Gayton
Fred Hodgkinson
Croghan
Messrs. Potter and Parker
Winchester
Fort Yatea
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