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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1920
Page
5
Correspondent reports J J Brokofsky’s business trip to Linton and various visits across the region. Families move, travel, and a county seat change discussion surface as residents plan for the Old Settlers Picnic and ballots.
A severe wind and electric storm last Monday caused notable damage around Braddock and county areas including a barn, a windmill at a hotel, plate glass, and shattered window lights. Reports describe twisted windmills, barns, and granaries. Local social notes mention visits and guests from Crookston, Minneapolis, Napoleon, and Bismarck, with various family and community entries.
At the home of the bride’s parents in Burnstad on July 14 the marriage of Hilda Bohline to Walter Bohline of Braddock was officiated by George Bohline of Napoleon. Olga Bohline was bridesmaid and Theo Arntz a groomsman. A six o'clock dinner followed and a dance for younger guests. The couple plan to reside on Walter’s Braddock farm four miles northeast of Braddock.
Wahpeton hosts second annual tractor show. Devils Lake builds a car shed 80 by 140 feet near the shops. Jamestown reports 11 year old Arnold Ecklund killed riding horse. Oakes man Fred Wedel 20 drowns in James river. Kenmare boy Fred Hansen 10 killed by lightning while loading hay. Lisbon holds eighth grade commencement with 93 on class roll. Fargo arrests for dairy thefts from refrigerator car. Bismarck DMV records show 115 more licenses than last year. total 3,000 and rising. Dickinson auto mechanic Robert Smith arrested for auto theft and possible abduction with a 14 year old girl. Fort Yates Jack Guyer on trial for cattle rustling. Manning Dunn Center county seat vote tight. Wahpeton Doris McDougall dies in Lake Elsie drowning. five Lake Elsie deaths in five years. Wahpeton advisory board to coordinate Salvation Army services for Richland county. Langdon Mrs Godon confesses shooting her husband Louis Godon amid prior family scandal. Sheldon school census shows 157 children. Buttzville founder D. H. Buttz dies. town founded 1882 with Buttz brothers. Carrington hail damage to crops. Grand Forks Commercial Club plans western Minnesota tour. Beach reports good crops with moisture needs. Dorothy Horton dies in Fargo after poison candy. Mandan store run by railroad men closes by bankruptcy law. Williston to build new hospital. Dr. Hagen to donate property. Bismarck census revised to 7,039. Grand Forks linen fiber factory possible with International Linen Ginning Co. Pekin Commercial club meeting on road projects. Bismarck Agri and Labor Commissioner Hagan attends Seattle labor conference to harmonize cross-border programs.
The Tee store building, residence, and one acre known as the Ger rit Haak property at Hull will be sold to the highest bidder for cash at the Hull store at 2 p m on Saturday July 81. Owners reserve the right to reject any bids.
For sale a two story frame business house in Braddock formerly the Braddock News office. Cash price or payment terms offered to a responsible buyer. Satisfactory trade will be considered. Address provided on request.
For Sale offers a Ford Touring car and assorted articles. Inquiries directed to H H Hanson. Also listed are one range two heating stoves one washing machine with wringer one child bed complete one Rex sanitary toilet one range one roll top desk and other small articles. Sunday services at ST MATTHEW S EPISCOPAL CHURCH announced by Rev W Malpass with 10 a m Sunday School and 7 45 p m evening service.
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