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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1906
Page
4
Clétimers mourn the death at Yankton on December 234 of Father Cassidy, the first resident priest in the state west of the river. He built the old churches at Mandan and Dickinson.
The paper signals a shift in its stance on state affairs and directs Grand Forks residents toward selecting a mayor. The piece frames the decision as guiding citizens in local leadership.
The firm Walker Brow. & Haris of Fargo runs into trouble over its printing work and the practice of charging two prices for blank warrants used to pay members of the last legislature.
Dr Treacy of Bismarck is named chief of the bureau of animal industry for North and South Delos with headquarters at Fargo. The appointment is described as worthy and notable.
A brief note contrasts how American boys adopt morality at home under mothers care versus British youths forming morals under maternal guidance abroad, highlighting cultural differences in upbringing.
The passage defends Senator Macdonald as an honest, upright figure while condemning Patterson as a rascal who harmed many communities, suggesting the insults will not affect those who know both men.
Brer Woop of the Steele Ozone shows a new cylinder press and a choo choo demon to operate it from an office in a church rebuilt recently. Residents anticipate novel language from the former sanctuary as work begins.
Judge Winchester rules on government claim filings granting claimants rights to grain or farm produce planted on homesteaded land. The piece criticizes state officers, suggests political realignment, and discusses Admiral Evans era ship collisions and opposition to a proposed law letting merchant vessel owners hire local pilots, arguing it would undermine safety and cost lives.
The TaY parliamentary races in Great Britain and Ireland tilt against Conservatives as Liberal candidates gain ground. Voters in Ipswich lead a sequence of borough contests with some regions yet to vote. Notably, Mr. Balfour, ex premier, lost in Manchester by 2453 votes but may contest another seat. Winston Churchill, Liberal, won in Manchester by 1241, despite a prior Conservative majority. Churchill is of mixed American and English descent through his mother Miss Jerome of New York.
The article notes Britain’s political divide on trade policy. Since Cobden and repeal of the corn laws free trade has been the standard. Recently Chamberlain led a faction of “antonists” allied with the Tories urging protection but current elections indicate broad support for free trade remains.
Representatives of major powers meet in Algeciras Spain opposite the British fortress to discuss Morocco France seeks border policing rights while Germany pushes open door policy and troops readiness Germany allocates fifty million for railway carments amid heightened tensions with France and Britain awaits US stance.
The First Bank of Linton offers real-estate land loans in North Dakota for three to five years aimed at good farm properties. The note describes loan terms and eligibility for farmers seeking financing.
Steve Hawks a Williamsport pioneer now of Idaho married Elizabeth Jay of Moscow Idaho on December 28 in Troy Idaho. The Record notes the coincidence that Jay birds are found in Idaho.
A clergyman who mourned two wives wrote a bold love letter to a lively member of his congregation asking her to marry him to “repair the breaches time had made.” She replied crisply, “Mend your own breeches,” offering a sharp rebuff.
Friends note Mrs David Tough’s mind grew clouded and the county board of insanity ordered treatment at the state asylum. She traveled from Hazeluun to Jamestown with Sheriff Shier and attendant Mrs Cans Packard, escorted by Clint Wagher.residents of Emmons county.
Emmons county residents purchased the Hazelton branch of the First National Bank of Bismarck. Reports name potential new officers including Senator Alexander Macdonald as president and George Naramore as cashier, with Naramore already in charge and supported by Hazelton locals for his experience and business savvy.
Catharine Casey of Leavenworth Kansas seeks a widow's pension and writes Col Carroll at Lisbon North Dakota Soldiers Home. He provides details about James Casey admitted January 26 1895 with a notarized affidavit by John H Brun as examining surgeon James Brewster. Any information on his fate location or date of death to editor for Col Carroll.
The passage critiques past blame on the state's attorney over prohibition era corruption in Emmons County. It notes quiet officials and a silent Batcave scene while Paterson’s nominee for state's attorney is attacked. It questions reformers and mentions warmth of political support for the state's attorney and local justices.
In a caustic review the Advocate mocks Charley Patterson and the insurgents. It accuses Patterson of flipflopping allegiance to the “old gang” and claims his change follows threatened jobs and favors. The piece highlights political infighting and opportunistic ties.
Karl Van der Wall drills a well for Jacob Van der Laan. Chas De Boer travels to Aberdeen for business college. Westfield expands its minister’s barn. Henry Brink visits from Princeburg. Elozine Ryckman and Chas Sammons wed. Statema family to move east of town. Mrs Louis Dornbush returns from Michigan and Chicago. Surprise party for Mrs J W Ryckman’s residence. Mrs R Biesheuval and Mrs D Biesheuval return from South Dakota and Iowa. Charlie Renskers canvasses the county with a general agency grip. Great local activity noted.
The room reports multiple absences due to illness while the literary class studies The Courtship of Miles Standish. The year ending December 1905 lists Leila Keebler Hazel Petrie and Lillie Stele as those neither absent nor tardy.
BenLan Sims Teacnen notes no tardiness this year while Harry Patterson Floyd Logue and Willie Geil report illness. One half of grades three to five were absent last week due to sickness. Ione and Emerson Martin return after weeks away. Theodore Lane suffered a sliding accident midday Tuesday cutting his lip. Edna Mohn Frank Meier John Stewart Ethel Seeley Willie McCulley and Vincent Shier listed among students.
Clella McDommelL, Teacher. Report for the month ending Jan 5 1906 shows 34 enrolled and 29 in regular attendance. Students neither absent nor tardy include Oscar Mohn Reinholt Wittmayer Willie Rowerdink Iva Packard Ruth Packard Walter Wittmayer Bessie Petrie Mabel McCulley Albert Shier Myrtie Clayton Florence Petrie Clara Carter and Malin Muhn.
Two horses missing near Galt a pacer and a bay colt both described with distinct marks. The first mare weighing about 800 to 900 pounds with a circular brand on the left hip and short mane. second is a two year old bay colt with a white left hind leg and a white facial spot. Reward offered by Von Pee and IZOLER at Strasburg North Dakota. January 18 to February 1.
Capt. Honstain writes from Hot Springs Arkansas dated January 8 19th century rail travel notes arrival from Minneapolis January 3rd delayed by a freight wreck on the Iron Mountain line. He describes rebuilt Central avenue in the burnt district stone buildings new cottages cheaper shade trees lost, weather fine trains crowded and visits to Hot Springs Mountain and local greetings from Marion Emma Burge and others.
Mr. and Mrs. M D Martin of Rockford celebrate the golden anniversary of their marriage today at 616 Mulberry Street. Their fifty years together began New Year’s Day 1856 in Ogle County with Rev. H L Martin officiating. The family, including six children and grandchildren, gathers as relatives travel from Linton North Dakota Rockford and nearby areas. The Martins long tied to Court Street Methodist Church and once ran a lumber and grain business in Ashton before settling in Rockford in 1888.
Wishes for a continuance of the happiness shared for many years flow as guests from Ashton Evanston Ione and Emerson Linton N D Jasper Minn and others join the celebration. Sales notes include Forty Norman bred horses for sale and young cattle taken in part payment at Beaver Creek Stock Farm J R Davis.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. STOLEN on or about Dec. 30 1905 a big mare Clyde white on face two white hind feet little white on left front foot small C brand on left hip weight about 1400 pounds 14 to 15 hands high eight years old. A reward of $10 will be paid by the information leading to her recovery. ALEX. MACDONALD Glencoe N. D.
A bay estray mare four years old weighs 800 to 1000 pounds. She has a long white stripe on each side and a glass eye. Last seen in the hills around Linton. Finder to leave at Carmichael's stable in Linton for an 810 reward. Benjamin Franklin Brown, Edmunds House, Rosce, 8. D.
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