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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
1
Strasburg loses as Linton and Hazelton claim wins in a crowded league slate. Napoleon falls to Hazelton as rain halts Braddock versus Hague at Hague, leaving standings unsettled but Hazelton riding momentum.
Linton defeated Strasburg 7 to 6 and Hazelton beat Napoleon 8 to 4. Braddock at Hague had no game due to rain.
Hazelton defeats Napoleon four to three at Hazelton grounds while Linton beats Strasburg at Seeman Park. Braddock’s game with Hague postponed by rain. Hague Braddock sit one game behind after Sunday results. The Seeman Park contest featured 16 hits by Strasburg and 16 by Linton, with injuries and rotations affecting both sides.
The Napoleon Legion post hosted a Memorial Day program attracting many Logan county residents. Despite a small post, 20 members organized a strong service with St. Anthony band aiding the event. Activities included a 1:30 parade to the cemetery and a return to Legion Hall for singing and a short program, marking Memorial Day as a valued community occasion.
Pupils received Three Month Certificates this week including Rena Haak Harris Barr Peter Van Vugt Bakker Esther Kremer and many others. The county reports per capita amounts and notes a county play day set for June 9th while schools are nearing final exams and diplomas.
In North Dakota district 26 Emmons and Kidder counties face a key ballot with senator candidate Alex Macdonald and four representatives. The independent ticket includes Elmer A Anderson Lars Langedahl and John Sleight, with Peter Barr also contending. Voters should note Macdonald’s independent stance and Ward’s League ties.
Memorial Day exercises opened with a parade to the cemetery where veterans graves were decorated and taps played. Mayor Woolverton presided as Py Garrington of Bismarck delivered an inspiring address. A banquet and business session followed, with plans for a June Legion gathering and August camp near Seeman Park. A daytime baseball game Seeman Park saw Linton defeat Pollock 4 to 3 amid solid pitching and several extra-base hits. a dance concluded the day.
The article notes wide backing from major religious groups for the Boy Scouts of America on its 12th anniversary February 8. It cites the Scout law emphasizing reverence toward God and faithfulness in religion as a key reason for cross-faith cooperation in character building and citizenship training.
State tax data show 42.78 percent of all levies since 1889 have been raised in the last five years ending 1921. Totals: $145,280,707 since 1917 and $194,299,005 before 1917. Per capita burden rose sharply from 1890 to 1921 amid rapid population and expenditure growth.
Sunday marked the last day to file petitions for the June 28 primary. J M Stewart joined county judge candidates, while a full list includes Alex MacDonald and C A Ward for senator, Peter Bor and others for representatives, and multiple names for county offices such as auditor treasurer clerk of court and sheriff along with state attorney and commissioners.
Three individuals were arrested for speeding last week by city police chief W. S. Freeman. Judge Britts fined Dr. Wolverton, Harry Lynn, and Arthur Schott ten dollars each. All paid, though Dr. Wolverton reportedly grumbled.
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