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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1899
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as trusted by millions of mothers for teething relief. It claims to soothe the child and gums, ease wind colic, and hasten recovery, urging readers to buy only this remedy from druggists worldwide.
Senator Baker, his wife, and six children escaped serious harm after a strap broke on a spring wagon, the pole dropping on a steep decline. The horses ran when startled by a dog, but the traces unhooked and the wagon halted without overturning. Mr Baker sustained severe bruises and one son was lightly hurt by a falling seat.
June county items report Ben Corbin losing a seine in high water and a washed out bridge near Kupitz's store. Marriage of Geo Morton and Ora Hartley in Bismarck. two men survive a long Lake crossing accident with Haley injured. Local travel, school, and weather notes with storms, lamb losses, and a county court visit.
In town and out, Linton prepares for a grand Fourth celebration with a big turnout from across the county. Notables include Paddy Flynn, Arthur Pitta, Senator Baker and Mrs. Baker, Sister Pretentiana, and Judge Edick among visitors. Hail forecasts urge crop policies from local agents. The column also covers church activities, a notable trial remark by Foreman Southwick, a Winona fire and insurance details, river flooding impacts on Burr Oak and Cannonball, and a feature on W T Best’s Bismarck business including carpets and deals for Emmons County readers.
A local owner faces charges and potential payment of costs after fears arise from an old registration. Details remain unclear but authorities anticipate settlement and coverage of related fees.
The undersigned opens a blacksmith shop at Braddock offering wagons farm implements and lumber for sale. Our coin has not advanced rates on big hat predictions. Protective grain policy with St Paul Fire & Marine and local banks named as agents. During year ending December 31 1808 public land intake reached 1 606 301 acres in the state and the current year promises similar totals.
District Court in the Wescott building heard four cases Monday. The state vs Alfred Coover ended with a not guilty verdict after a 24 hour jury deliberation. The state vs Louis Steffler resulted in acquittal amid doubts over the strength of evidence. Civil suits Eaton vs Bennett concern quieting title to two tracts. Proceedings adjourned Wednesday as removal of county seat case Yeater and Rush versus Williamsport to Linton was postponed for fall term.
Four ceteneas choicest and newest patterns introduced this spring include Extra Super All Wool Carpets. Tapestry Brussels and Mogquettes offer well wearing, luxurious options. Axminster and Ingrains are highlighted with prices from 48e to 98c, emphasizing waste savings and modernization for parlor settings. Bismarck, N. Dak.
A Wednesday evening meeting in Linton organized a Fourth of July celebration at the county seat. Wm Southwick named chairman and Edw d Braddock secretary. Several committees formed to handle executive, program, music, and finance tasks. basket picnic planned and about $100 subscribed for prizes. A follow up meeting set for June 13 at 8 PM. In a separate incident, Luther Wescott suffered a severe elbow injury when a load of seats shifted and toppled while he transported schoolhouse seats near Herolz ranch. He was treated at the Valley Hotel by Dr Snyder and is reported as improving.
A long list catalogs brands and marks on cattle and horses tied to owners in towns like Winona Williamsport Emmonsburg Hampton and Glencoe. It notes hip shoulder and ear brands such as H B on left hip C on left shoulder and D P on right hip, with some entries detailing ears and dewlaps.
Reports from courti that crops are in fine condition. The late Mr E Waldroff, an old-timer who knew him for years, is briefly sketched from the pi days in the Northwest. Born in Walworth County Wis in 1849 he enlisted in 1864 and fought at Petersburg. He served in the 22d regulars then Fort Sully and Old Fort Grand River. He helped lay out Warrenton in 1872 and later held government transport posts at Fort Yates Fort Lincoln Green River and Glendive. He moved to Emmons county and started a business in Winona.
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