29 Jul 1904
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1904
Page
1
The Emmons County Record, edited by D R Streeter in Linton ND, promotes itself as the pioneer county paper and announces its second class mail status with post office entry.
Republican platform shows Theodore Roosevelt for president with Charles W. Fairbanks as running mate. It lists judicial and state offices including Walter H. Winchester for judiciary, E. Y. Sarles for governor, and A. J. Gronna among others with nominees for attorney general and railroad commissioners.
Sheriff Shier and various residents were seen in Linton this week. Visitors from Hampton, Emmonsburg, Pollock, and Hazelton were noted, along with local tradesmen, a horse mishap injuring Elmer Ande, and plans for Braddock district meetings and construction at Dr Hogue’s pew building site.
Local notes report M. H. Hegge of Trailcounty nominated for governor at the Democratic state convention in Grand Forks. Other items include a six year old injury near Linton, a trepanned boy recovering, a big Leonard Murphy ranch visit, and a moving of Mr. Braddock’s house with a near-miss under telephone wires.
In convention speeches Cass Barnes and Stark counties opposed the combination. They argued opposition stemmed from not being in the bloc and urged a change in methods so county representatives need not join a coalition to serve state wishes. The piece contemplates Republican voters choosing Spalding or Gronna if doubt remains.
Barr Oak School District No 1 Emmons North Dakota reports receipts and expenditures for year 1903 04. Cash on hand July 1 1903, amounts from state apportionment and taxes, total receipts 1927. Expenditures include sites and furniture 547 40 equipment and school office 102 00 incidental expenses 27 75 total expenditures 354 03 cash June 30 1904 57 68 balance 1087 56 signed James Burbage Treasurer. approved July 12 by District School Board president Wm Taylor and district clerk David G Sites.
Luther Wescott of Linton Meat Market advertises first class beef mutton pork sausage and canned goods at low profit margins. He also sells fruits vegetables and a general line of groceries. The undersigned offers a three room house in West Linton for rent and sale of household furniture. Mrs M A Dawson Linton N D.
Taken up mare described as a sorrel pony about ten years old and 700 pounds with a small white star, branded FP on right shoulder. Owner needed to pay charges and claim the animal. Contact Johann Wenning, Linton North Dakota, July 29 to August 2.
Estrayed roan gelding described as 1,000 pounds with white facial markings and a short tail last seen in winter. No brand. Reward offered for information to H DeBoer Westfield ND or Menno DeBoer Pollock SD.
Big Stone Lake draws crowds to a famed summer resort with excursion tickets to Orton Stone City during low water. Thirty day pass costs 9 dollars, single fare 7.90. Agent F M Byxner handles sales with a May to September window.
A brief notice from Baker proclaims that he will conduct engine business and join a patrol, receiving compensation and attention for work assigned. The statement outlines payment expectations and rates as part of the arrangement.
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