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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
3
Local items report a bustling week with building activity, visits by residents from Hazelton and Hartford, and many social events. Highlights include road work to Bismarck, a large Westfield celebration, auto trips to Bismarck, and a near miss when Abraham’s Overland car rolled over injuring a child but sparing the occupants.
The famous Broadway Players bring a three night engagement to the opera house starting Wednesday July 14. They just closed four weeks at Aberdeen Orpheum and two weeks in Tacoma Park, with record business. Opening in town is Peaceful Valley by Sol Smith Russell, a celebrated New England life drama with a grand scenic production.
Desperate conditions in Mexico City with mobs looting and food seizures are described in Vera Cruz dispatches sent to the United States. Zapatistas, numbering about 25 000, prepare to defend the capital against General Pablo Gonzales forces as communications to the outside world are cut. Dispatches to President Wilson and Secretary Lansing follow, detailing the siege and deteriorating situation.
Adv reads as a local legal notice directing Charles B. Carley County Judge to conduct final proofs and filings in a matter. The terse notice designates the official role and procedural step, signaling next actions for involved parties and the public.
A compact feature portrays work as a healing force for a grieving community. It centers on collective effort, resilience, and shared purpose, highlighting how steady labor and cooperation mend emotional wounds and restore daily life.
Westfield drew county and Campbell county attendees for a full day of celebration on Monday July 5. Events included an old time gathering with exercises, a pair of ball clubs in a tight one to nothing game, foot races greased pole and pig catching, bands, a fireworks display and dancing. A large crowd praised the orderly festivities and the planners led by President Jelleman earned credit for a two week effort. The town famed for farms and the Cleveringa mansion drew visitors who admired Westfield’s thrift and homes as they hope to repeat the event in coming years.
J A Stiles rode to St Paul by Milwaukee fast train returning Thursday noon. Mrs Asa Littlecrow and son plan July Fourth stay at Buthead. Mr Littlecrow joins tonight. Roy Bales and J Weil from Pollock stay a few days buying horses. James Agard, 22, shot his father Lewis Agard at Chat Agard ranch west of Bullhead. injures leg, not dangerous. James held for U S attorney. Frank Fiske returns from Chicago with views for Saturday Blade. will join W D Boyce party touring reservations nationwide for nearly a year. Fort Yates shuts out Shields 8 to 0. Crowskin hurled, Crow skin praised for speed. Scott catcher.
Correspondent notes many locals attended ball games and a church Children’s Day in Sand Creek on July 4. A hail storm caused no damage. John Wolfer and Dave Kreig dined with Math Reich in Sand Creek. Hans Haug married Mrs Smidt. Sand Creek first nine lost 20 to 4 at Temvik. a rematch is set for July 11 as towns look for better luck.
The undersigned offers a Yale motorcycle in fine condition with modern equipment. Once traded in as part payment on a car, the bike is described as a powerful machine by a well known make. Price reasonable. Contact F. B. Streeter, Linton, North Dakota.
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