Williamsport Area Booms for Proposed Southeast Rail Route
A Dakota regional essay argues a railroad will likely reach Bismarck from the southeast via Williamsport, detailing routes through McHerson and Emmons counties, the advantage for county seats, and potential grain production supporting the bee line. It cites local land ownership, probable right of way costs, and projected yearly wheat output exceeding two million bushels with rail capacity to move 5 000 cars.
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Williamsport
Recond
Bismarck
Emmons County
Aircorp
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee Road
Dakota
Ellendale
Aberdeen
Leola
Hoskins
Williamsort
Mchersen
McIntosh
Eamons
McGarvey
Edmunds County
Paseo
Hosius
Orth
Northern Pacific
Wille Tumsport
Buttes
Coulees
Logan County
Williamport
Williampsort
Red River Valley
Brown
Greene
Kidder County
North Dakota
Bumstead
Winchester
Mandigo Vs. Franklin
Hoskits
L. D. Jolson
Fargo
the Argus
Road to Bismarck Likely via Williamsport
A statement by J. W. Parker of Bismarck Druggists asserts the first southeast to Bismarck road will pass through Williamsport and argues against any contrary conclusion.
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Bismarck
Williamsport
Correspondence Notes and Local Weather in Livona
May 28 and May 31 correspondences report local notes. Items mention J Hoppenstall in Sterling, moves to Capital City, Parker fencing 160 acres, Stouder breaking a tree claim, Myhill selling oxen to A W Dykema, and D Cumming with Michael Mahaney taking as assessors. A bachelor offers six willing ney to work. Rain brightens faces of Hranger and local insurance agent amid claims from non residents. few such claimants in the vicinity.
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Livona
J. Hoppenstall
Sterling
Moves Beaudry
John Parker
Jd. M. Stouder
K.S. Myhill
A. W. Dykema
Holland Settlement
D. Cumming
Michael Mahaney
Willingney
Worst
Elias
Max
Armetronge Correspondence Reports Local Farm Activity
May 27 update notes breaking in progress near Casselman with 8 E Coover finishing a forty foot well. Charlie Allen and R B Lockton hire sixty acres to break for W T Iaga. Crops look fair though rain would help. Dick Thistlethwaite buys a John Deere plow and works diligently. Towns boast two post offices three miles apart and a railroad prospect excites locals while a weekly Casselman to Steele stage connects with N at Jumpur.
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Casselman
Steele
Jumpur
Sunday School and Sermon Schedules Across Multiple Towns
Local religious notices list Sunday services at various schoolhouses. J M Stouder and John Kurta serve as superintendents at different sites with services at 1 and 11 oclock respectively. The Rev J R Deckard and Rev G P Williams led sermons in Chapmanville and Williamsport with large congregations and a newly organized Sabbath School.
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Winoneran Sansati-Scnoo
J. M. Stouder
Wil
Worst
Ouapmanville
John Gell
J. R. Deckard
Bistarek
Dedckard
Williamsport Township
Chapmanville
G. P. Williams
Bismiatck
David Wire
Williamgort
Williams
Weather and soil hints point to strong crops in Emmons County
The article notes long dry spells followed by heavy rain in Emmons County. Soil moisture from spring rains supported healthy growth, with grass and grain looking fine. A recent extended shower and night rain are expected to yield large crops this season unless an unusual event occurs.
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Williamsport
Sinc
Emmons County
Silent Partner Visits Glencoe and Lamb Arrival Noted
The Silent Partner visited Glencoe bringing two lambs named Jacot and Ruth to Misa Flora Campbell’s home. The Record notes other livestock arrivals including calves pigs turkeys chickens and lambs as readers are invited to place offers for healthy juvenile goats.
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Glencoe
Misa Flora Campbell
Jacot
Ruth
Jacob
Rapid growth in Mr. Connors new stone house noted
The article reports numerous local movements and notices across Williamsport and Buchanan valleys. It mentions property claims, farming plans, church visits, ministerial affiliations, stage schedules, and road project talk, highlighting community activity and forthcoming developments.
Millinery and sewing goods from K Brady & Co in Bismarck
Miss Kate Brady returns from the East with the latest millinery styles. The firm of K Brady & Co offers the finest stock in Bismarck at reasonable rates and carries a complete line of sewing machines, needles, repairs, and oils.
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Kate Brady
K. Brady & Co
Bismarck
Wm. D. Smith & Co. Furniture Shop in Bismarck
The largest stock in the city offers the greatest variety and lowest prices for furniture. Call on the well known and popular firm of Wm. D. Smith & Co. for value and selection.
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North West
Pittsburg
Frunge & Brown
Bismarck
Wm. D. Smith & Co
Laundry and Dye-Works Ad in Bismarck
Bismarck Steam-Power Laundry and Dye-Works at 20 Fourth Street offers first class bath-house services. Proprietor E Higgins operates the business as sole owner.
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Bismarck
Fourth Street
E. Higgins
For Sale Two Hundred Cows and Young Heifers at Manning Ranch
For sale at Manning's ranch two hundred cows and young heifers two year olds. Logan and McCutoven of Bismarck Dakota Territory handle the sale.
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Manning
Logan & McCutoven
Bismarck
D. T
Peel Potatoes at Thirty Cents Per Bushel Ad
Buyer offers Pee potatoes at thirty cents per bushel below market price. Contact S. B. Lawrence in Bismarck North Dakota for orders and pickup.
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S. B. Lawrence
Bismarck
Dak
For Ren Good house and barn near Walliamsport
A compact notice offers a good house and barn located about half a mile from Williamsport. Interested parties are directed to apply to Haea Anmatrono in Williamsport, Dakota.
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REN
Walliamsport
Anmatrono
Williamsport
Dak
Auction notice for yoke of oxen near Williamsport
A breaking team of one yoke of large oxen to be sold for cash terms. Interested buyers should call J. Kem two miles southwest of Williamsport.
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J. Kem
Williamsport
Palace Drug Store Ad Promotes Low Prices in Bismarck
An advertisement urges readers to buy from Dunn & Co. in Bismarck and visit the Palace Drug Store on Dakota Street for pure drugs chemicals paints oils glass putty and wall paper at the lowest market prices. The notice notes the La Foxe extension grading in progress and highlights Dunn & Co. as a drug house opposite the Sheridan House.
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Dakota
Bis- ST. Pauline-Price Clothing House
Bismarck
SIG. Hanauer & Coo
Postoffice
Dunn & Co
Sheridan House
Palace Drug
Dakota Lock
Duk
Gray
Burleigh County
J. H. Miller
Glencoe
Sims
Malao
Dancing Social at Sterling Hotel in Williamsport
W N Hopkinson invites the dancing public of Williamsport to a social dance at the Sterling Hotel on Thursday evening June 3 with Smith's full band and other music expected to provide an enjoyable time. May 29, 1886, St Ten Inn, Dak.
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Sten Inn
Dak
Williamsport
Sterling Hotel
Smith
N, Hopkinson
Fire destroys Pobineon home near Roop
Last Thursday evening around five, a blaze consumed Mr J A Pobineon’s house near Roop. His brother in law Mr Mandigo and family had been staying there. Mrs Mandigo escaped serious harm though burned slightly. No items were saved. clothing and belongings lost for Pobineon and Mandigo families.
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J. A. Pobineon
Roop
Maniligo
Deputies in the Field Listed by Assessor Districts
The in field deputy assessors are named for Kogin Township Cummins Cherry Grove Thomas Kelly Buroak John Whittaker Glanavon and Winona with T P Led and Misaki Mahaney aiding. Mr Bumstead expects thorough assistance to meet duties fixed by law under the circuit issued from the Auditor and the Bureau of Pratisites.
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Kogin Township
Cummins
Cherry Grove
Thomas Kelly
Buroak
John Whittaker
Glanavon
Winona
T. P
Misaki Mahaney
Bumstead
Ofice
Petritutin’ Auditor
Bureau of Pretisites
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Oddfellows
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H. J. Warring
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Donald Stevenson
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Gero, P. Fuanneny
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Real Estate and Loans
Union Block
Ouis GC
Poltit, Puesician
Guipano R Ien
H A. Armstrong
Lawstnd Heat Estate
Notary Public
E T. Herrick
Attorney At Law
Williamsport, DT
D. Edgerly
L. Gientrathios
Bisarck
Paice
DL. Kendrick
M. Dy
Dakota Block
Hubyarde
F. “Y. Barnes
First National Bank
Bistarek JJ
STOY
Geli’ S
Li Fon
Hour & Fort
One Union &Y Block
Alatnttek
D. Th Coe
Bringuurst
Pere Sonal
Elattel Security
Nules
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Unnion Bloc
Sohn C. Hollembaek
W. E. Wrient
Hollembaer & Whight
Bismarck, D.'t
W H, Williamson
Raymond's Bank
Hunt
Attornet-Atlaw
Arvey Harris
New York
THE
Milwaukee
8. Paul
J. W. Parker
Parker & Parkes
Bismarck, Dak
County News
Tom Kelly
Anovil
Ds Roop
J. H. Worst
E. C. Taylor
Deckard
Judge Gray
Judge Gray, of Dismarck, Made A Business Trip To Williamaport
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Religious
Sprint
Durant & Qu
Bisrutel
Hain
Harrison
Horsehead Flat
Wittare Haron
Gayton
Mr. Connor
James Kelley
Bucclinoan Valley
Mr. Tighe
Mecorp
Armstrong
Robert Buchanan
8. D. Cummings
Waterbury
Mrs. Franklin
Lizzie ‘Ape
Joseph Tramel
John Lammin
Armatrong
Mr. Tramel
Buchanan
David Wirt
Hugh Stevenson
8. B. Lawrence
Hugh
Biamatek
Wats At Willien
Arid
Frurivenes
Stella
Howkins
Winchtaier
Tay
New Country
Arnie Mason
Bu Chanan Valley
Mt. Wiley Wilson
Willamsport
Bidet Déckard
Fairfield
Iowa
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