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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1904
Page
7
Public sale announced for Feb 1 in Emmons County to satisfy a land lien on NW quarter of section 44 with notices to adverse claimants. Local items report moves, visits, illnesses, school and church plans, and community chatter from Linton and surrounding areas.
Public sale announced under General Land Office authority for Lots 8 4 and 7 Section 6 Township 181 North Range 78 West at 10 a m February 25 1904 Bremerton North Dakota. Claims must be filed by sale start or rights are forfeited. Receiver John Satterlond and M H L Jak Fonieter sign.
Public Land Office announces a sale of a tract in section 8 of town 2 north range 8 west Fifth Principal Meridian. The sale is set for February 26 1904 at 10 oclock a m at the office, with adverse claimants urged to file proof before sale start. Receiver Lund signs the notice with official seal.
United States land office announces public sale of a land tract in North Dakota on January 15? 1904. Adverse claimants must file claims before the sale. Officials JEWELL and JOHN BATTERLUND signed as Register and Receiver respectively.
Dr. McBride could not reach Hazelton due to heavy snow but will visit Thursday February 4, Friday February 5, and Saturday February 6. He fulfilled dentistry work in Linton and emphasizes crown and bridge, with painless extractions available.
A farmer named Davis awakens on the Lord's Day and contemplates Welsh history before a neighbor reveals it is actually Monday. He checks calendars and almanacs, recalling a similar incident in Williamsport and Romey Brock as a reference.
Squire Wescott leases pasture land north of town for a race track and plans semi monthly exhibition trotting races driving his horses Mage and Moe. Will Pagel will accompany him on horseback to swat gnats while the Record man guards his complexion with an umbrella. Exeter Hague Dakem Strasburg Ohio Winchester Emmonsburg and Godkin discuss forming the circuit with ten cent standing admission and fifteen cents for grandstand access.
An odd blackbird remains in town through a harsh winter while other birds migrate south. The piece muses on whether the bird acts like a stubborn person, possibly an outlaw or sent by fate, and hints at its quiet resilience amid bitter mornings.
In February Dr John W Taylor, Utah lecturer, will speak in Linton on Modern Mormonism. Part of proceeds aid the local Methodist church. Canton reports praise his Canton talk and breadth of the subject, noting his decade in Mormonism makes him highly qualified.
Gerrit Brummel had a serious accident last Monday while watering his sheep, breaking two ribs and bedbound for days. He will travel to Aberdeen on the 36th to obtain a replacement rib while preparations for a pie and beef event were delayed. A masquerade at the 2X2 Ranch featured local music and dancing into the night with F H as emcee entertaining the crowd.
A Layton resident defends his testimony against Lemery's affidavit in Emmons County Record. He asserts he did not tell General Land Office agent Berndt that Lemery rented his home and moved away. The letter recounts a November 30, 1903, visit with Berndt to Mrs Aust's homestead and notes Berndt's questions about Lemery and ministers with no special privileges.
A letter from G A Hamrouz expresses regret over misperceptions about his answers to questions from Mr. Berndt regarding church authority near the bishop. He denies malicious intent and stresses respect despite the disagreement.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway launched a fast passenger service passing Chula Missouri Sunday night after dark. The Southwest Limited races along the line with electric lighting and plush interiors described by E H Stalth publisher of Chula News. Delegates for state and county conventions will be chosen in May and April with precincts listed for counting delegates.
An assorted local item mentions a heifer calf taken up near Joux Street and a brief note about a non permanent business opportunity with a return envelope. It also cites Dr J S Goodmanson visiting Tinton on February 2 and 3 and references a political campaign article about taking off hides.
Szanton McCumnar introduces a bill for a service pension to any man who served ninety days or more in the Civil War. At age 65 ten dollars a month, age 70 twelve fifty, age 75 fifteen. argues extending to all veterans would help them while alive, since many are near death and would not need pensions in heaven.
Notice filed by settlers for final proof on homestead lands in North Dakota. Names witnesses to prove residence and cultivation on parcels in township 18 north, range 7 west, with locations in Exeter and Dakem. Notices dated December 10, 1988. first publication January 1. last publication February 6.
Fulmer and Kelly Contractors with Bailier of Linton North Dakota advertise building work and guarantee satisfactory results. Plans specifications and estimates furnished. Work will be promptly done.
By Brown living three miles north of Hampton reports strange noises at his home in Linton days ago. He heard banging and a chair topple with smoke filling the room after a roof intrusion. Brown remains intrigued though unsure if a human culprit is at work.
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